The Exchange
 
 

Nine Peaks Angus
 November 1, 2007; Terrebonne, OR
69 Bulls Avg. $3,442  •  38 2006 Spring Yearlings Avg. $3,468
31 2006 Fall Yearlings Avg. $3,410
Auctioneers: Trent Stewart & Eric Duarte

Tops:

  • 9 Peaks Rimrock 6328, 2-26-06 by GAR US Premium Beef; $6,700 to Fessler Angus, Madras, OR and Brian Nodolf, Livingston, WI.

  • 9 Peaks Premium 6314, 2-23-06 by GAR US Premium Beef; $6,200 to Holzafel Ranch, Willows, CA and Arlington, OR.

  • 9 Peaks Blackjack 6521, 8-20-06 by Tehama 876 Band 234; $5,500 to Brian Nodolf, Livingston, WI.

  • 9 Peaks Predistined 6542, 8-27-06 by GAR Predistined; $5,000 to Lassen Land & Cattle, Salem and Canyon City, OR.

  • Volume buyers: Black Butte Ranch, Orland, CA and Charles Bacchi, Lotus, CA.

Rathbun Angus
November 1, 2007; Moses Lake, WA
90 Fall Yearling Bulls Avg. $2,605  •  41 Calving Ease Avg. $2,591
49 Growth Avg. $2,615  •  15 Bred Females Avg: $1,550
Auctioneer: Butch Booker

Tops:

  • Rathbun New Design 2007 6930, $8,000 to Four Cross Ranch, Soap Lake, WA.

  • Rathbun Freightliner S634, $6,000 to Sunny Okanogan Angus, Omak, WA.

  • Rathbun Alliance S625, $5,700 to L&L Cattle Co., Drewsey, OR.

  • Rathbun Nebraska S600, $4,250 to Gebbers Cattle Co., Brewster, WA.

  • Rathbun Dateline S624, $4,000 to R2 Ranch, Madras, OR.

The females were topped on Rathbun Effie P585, 8-23-04 by Boyd New Day; $2,000 to Cass Gebbers, Brewster, WA. Volume buyers included Bob Haase, Edwall, WA; Dirk Jacobsen, Davenport, WA; Dick Woodward, Royal City, WA and DM Ranches, Othello, WA. The handmade Monty Rathbun saddle was won by Dick Woodward, Royal City, WA. Another super event for the Rathbun family.

Nelson Angus Ranch
November 3, 2007; Salmon, ID  •  95 Bulls Avg. $2,261
68 2007 Bull Calves Avg. $2,235  •  27 Coming Twos Avg. $2,326
33 2007 Heifer Calves Avg. $1,833  •  21 Bred Heifers Avg. $1,576
3 Fall Calves Avg. $1,833  •  10 Bred Commercial Heifers Avg. $1,350
Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs
Sale Managed by: James A. Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Nelson Poundmaker 7069, 1-27-07 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; $5,400 to Nelson’s Sand Mountain Angus, Lynndyl, UT.

  • Nelson Poundmaker 6166, 2-6-06 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; $4,750 to Aslett Ranch, Twin Falls, ID.

  • Nelson Vee-R-Dee 6300, 3-18-06 by VA VRD 3007; $4,600 to Nelson’s Sand Mountain Angus, Lynndyl, UT.

  • Nelson Image Maker 7042, 1-23-07 by HA Image Maker 0415; $4,600 to Misty Dean Farms, Yakima, WA.

  • Nelson Vee-R-Dee 6316, 4-5-06 by VA VRD 3007; $4,400 to Slagowski Ranch, Carlin, NV.
    Nelson Poundmaker 7078, 1-27-07 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; $4,250 to Beyeler Ranches, Leadore, ID.

  • Nelson Miss Blackbird 7146, 2-4-07 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; $4,100 to Kent Heideman, Washington, UT.

  • Nelson Charge On 7070, 1-27-07 by Woodhill Charge On; $4,000 to Lemhi Livestock, Lemhi, ID.

  • Nelson Charge On 7054, 1-25-07 by Woodhill Charge On; $4,000 to Dobbs Cattle Co., Panguitch, UT.

  • Nelson Lady 7075, 1-27-07 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; $4,000 to RV Bar Angus, Jensen, UT.

  • Nelson Miss Blackbird 7073, 1-27-07 by HA Image Maker 0415; $4,000 to RV Bar Angus, Jensen, UT.

Fifty three buyers from seven states took home the 55th Nelson Angus Ranch offering on a beautiful warm fall day in the Salmon River Valley. Active demand for the quality individuals and tabulations. The 10 bred commercial heifers sold at $1,350 each to Kyle Stewart, St. George, UT. Taking 6 or more head were Alleman Land & Livestock, Montpelier, ID; Beyeler Ranches, Leadore, ID; Tom Blotter, Logan, UT; Phillips Bros., Meridian, ID; Kyle Stewart, St. George, UT; Roger Clark, Menan, ID; Holbrook Ranch, Mackay, ID; TN Cattle Co., Gazelle, CA and RV Bar Angus, Jensen, UT. The Nelson and Herbst families again extended superb hospitality. A truly superb job done by all.

Rocky Mountain Angus
 November 10, 2007; Ogden, UT

Bulls
8 Coming Two Year Olds Avg: $2,038  •  6 Fall Yearlings Avg: $1,833

Females
3 Bred Cows Avg: $2,333  •  12 Bred Heifers Avg: $1,763
41 Open Heifers Avg: $1,495

Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by Judy McCalmant
Judge: Darwin Schweitzer, Adrian, OR
Sale sponsored by the Rocky Mtn. Angus Association

Tops:

  • BTR Buxon Maid 513, 02-03-05 by BTR Special Rate 358; Lazy A Angus, Cedar City, UT; $3,250 to Shawn Summer, Paradise, UT.

  • Dans Ideal Flow 654, 12-06-06 by Gambles Hot Rod; Lazy A Angus, Cedar City, UT; $3,250 to Dalton Sorenson, Spanish Fork, UT.

  • LCC Barbara 616, 09-09-06 by Gambles Hot Rod; LAX Cattle Co., Adrian, OR; $2,750 to Justin Terry, Azalea, OR.

  • RNAR Prosperity Pay, 12-23-06 by G 13 Structure; IL Angus, Layton, UT; $2,500 to Ethan Porter, Morgan, UT.

  • BTR Petunia Merrick 708, 01-26-07 by Connealy Danny Boy; Birdtail Ranch, Simms, MT; $2,500 to Tristan Nate, Cokeville, WY.

  • ICC 63 Twister 63R, 02-12-06 by Da Es Ro Twister 0627; Ipsen Cattle Co., Dingle, ID; $2,500 to Jack Hickey, Lone Tree, WY.

A modest crowd gathered at the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden, UT to witness cattle consigned from seven states. Volume buyer was Daryl Sparks, Montpelier, ID. Rocky Mtn. Jr. Futurity was won by Jenny Aiken Callison, Blackfoot, ID and reserve honors were awarded to Dalton Sorenson, Spanish Fork, UT.

RV Bar Angus
November 17, 2007; Vernal, UT
41 Bulls Avg: $2,168  •  34 2007 Bull Calves Avg: $2,013
7 Coming Two Year Olds Avg: $2,913
15 Bred Commercial Heifers Avg: $1,575
51 Bred Commercial Cows Avg: $1,286
20 Open Commercial Heifers Avg: $ 755
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • RV Redirect 7506-715, 01-02-07 by LD Redirect 11; $4,750 to Kelly Crozier, Neola, UT.

  • RV Pride 2V1, 02-28-06 by Rito 2V1 of 2536 1407; $3,250 to Deon Young, Fruitland, UT.
    RV Exceptional Design 6442, 03-05-06 by RV BVND Traveler 4220; $3,200 to Glen Ruppe, Vernal, UT.

  • RV BVND 208 Handy 6321, 03-19-06 by V Bon View ND 42550; $3,000 to Thunder Ranch, Jensen, UT.

  • RV Hyline Right Time 629, 02-19-06 by Hyline Right Time 338; $3,000 to R.C. Hacking, Vernal, UT.

  • RV Except Cim 6441, 01-24-06 by GAR Cimarron; $3,000 to Thunder Ranch, Jensen, UT.

A good crowd from five states gathered on an unseasonably warm day at the Western Park facilities in Vernal, UT to witness the first purebred production sale in decades for the county. Cattle sold at a rapid fire pace to buyers from four states. Activity demand on the bull calves who were as young as March 28, 2007. The commercial bred heifers sold at $1,575, all going to Bryce Olson, Neola, UT. The Lou, Randy and Randan Vincent families extended the highest of hospitality having a dinner and presentation on Friday evening by Pfizer. Lunch was provided on sale day. Indeed a grand tribute to an up and coming program for the Beehive state. Every animal that entered the ring got a new home. Truly a job well done by all.