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Progressive Breeders Bull Sale
 September 6, 2008; Galt, CA
47 Bulls Avg $ 1,949  •  7 Unregistered Pairs Avg $ 1,238
1 Open Unregistered Heifer Avg $ 800
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • CPK Special Design L309 7021; 2-24-07 by WCC Special Design L309; Cal Poly Pomona; $3,600 to Slagowski Ranches, Carlin, NV.

  • Chase Right Track 720 PD; 4-16-07 by Baldridge Fasttrack 82F; Chase Classic Charolais; $3,500 to Kris Souza Cattle, Madera, CA.

  • Chase In Focus 7102 of P2B1; 1-25-07 by Mytty in Focus; Chase Classic Angus; $3,400 to the Foard Trust, Oakdale, CA.

  • Chase 01 In Focus 7105; 1-25-07 by Mytty In Focus; Chase Classic Angus; $3,300 to Gansberg Ranch, Markleville, CA.

  • Chase 2500 In Focus 7103; 1-27-07 by Mytty In Focus; Chase Classic Angus; $3,200 to Gansberg Ranch, Markleville, CA.

  • CPK Nebraska Precision 7023; 3-1-07 by Baldridge Nebraska 901; Cal Poly Pomona; $2,800 to Kiely Ranch, Escalon, CA.

A light crowd gathered on an extremely hot day to get a big bang for the buck at the 2008 Progressive Breeders Sale. Active demand for the low birth EPD bulls and the top quality individuals. Cattle sold to 3 states. The hospitality put forth by Circle AK Ranch, Galt; L & N Angus, Lodi; Chase Classic Angus and Charolais, Torrance; Cal Poly, Pomona and Matheson Ranch, Lockeford was at its usual all time best. Those who wanted value for the dollar, this would have been your day.

Performance Plus Bull Sale
September 8, 2008; Madera, CA
61 Bulls Avg $ 2,924
Auctioneer: John Rodgers
Angus, The Magazine represented by
James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • O’Neals New Day 6117, 12-29-06 by Boyd New Day 8005; $8,000 for 1/2 interest to Reina Livestock, Clovis, CA.

  • O’Neals Lead On 7011, 1-3-07 by Connealy Lead On; $4,700 to Beechinor Ranch, Madera, CA.

  • O’Neals New Design 7041, 1-19-07 by VAR New Design 8085; $4,100 to Lasgoity Ranch, Madera, CA.

  • O’Neals Traveler 004 6118, 12-29-06 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $4,000 to Schrock Ranch, Three Rivers, CA.

  • O’Neals Genetics by Design 7005, 1-3-07 by Genetics By Design 049; $4,000 to Booth Ranch, Orange Cove, CA.

A very active event from the beginning to the end. Many repeat customers. Presentation was excellent. Hospitality superb. Certainly one of the top events of the fall sale season. Our hats are off to the Cardoza’s and Jamison’s of O’Neals Ranch and the Perez family of Mission Angus for a job well done.

Silveira Bros.
 September 10, 2008; Firebaugh, CA
212 Bulls Avg. $2,580
Auctioneers: John Rodgers and Rick Machado
Sale Managed by: M3 Marketing, Sheridan, CA
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Silveiras 5076 Total 7456, 8-27-07 by Silveiras Total 5076; $7,000 for 1/2 interest to John Jordan, Los Banos, CA.

  • Silveiras 4521 Design 7279, 3-5-07 by Silveiras Western Design 4521; $7,000 for 1/2 interest to Larry Homen, King City, CA.

  • Silveiras 3527 Design 7281, 3-1-07 by Silveiras Way Out West 3527; $7,000 for 1/2 interest to Larry Homen, King City, CA.

  • Silveiras 109 Focus 7024, 1-9-07 by Mytty In Focus; $7,000 to Red Fern Ranches, Dos Palos, CA.

  • Silveiras 402 Design 7068, 1-18-07 by OC 208 Design 402; $6,400 to La Laguna Ranches, Los Alamos, CA.

  • Silveiras Way Out West 7003, 1-1-07 by Silveiras Way Out West 3527; $6,300 for 1/2 interest to Triangle T Ranch, Chowchilla, CA.

  • Silveiras 208 Design 7001, 1-1-07 by Bon View New Design 878; $6,000 to USP, Lompoc, CA.

  • Toledo In Focus 512 7007, 1-13-07 by Mytty In Focus; $6,000 to USP, Lompoc, CA.
    Silveiras M811 Total 7120, 2-12-07 by Tehama Total M811; $5,800 to Hultgren Livestock, Winton, CA.

Repeat and volume buyers highlighted this 2008 Silveira Bros. event. Cattle were well presented and the steak lunch was the usual big hit. Cattle sold at a rapid pace. Strong demand for the top individuals that combined both phenotype with numbers. Volume buyer honors went to Phillip Martin, Madera, CA taking 26 bulls and Romero and Ferrara, San Jose, CA taking 21 bulls. A tribute to a top program.

Tehama Angus Ranch
September 12, 2008; Gerber, CA
101 Bulls Avg. $3,722  •  47 Fall Yearlings Avg. $3,621
54 Spring Yearlings Avg. $3,904
Auctioneers: Rick Machado and John Rodgers
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Tehama N013 Justice T790, 2-14-07 by ER Justine N013; $6,400 to Mitchell Cattle Co., Willits, CA.

  • Tehama M811 Total T795, 2-15-07 by Tehama Total M811; $6,200 to Mitchell Cattle Co., Willits, CA.

  • Tehama EE2 Matrix T769, 2-12-07 by Gardens Matrix EE2S1; $5,800 to Bengard Ranches, Salinas, CA.

  • Tehama Coalition T118, 8-18-07 by KCF Bennett Coalition SCC; $5,700 to Darrell and Ramsey Wood, Susanville, CA.

  • Tehama K958 Precision T825, 2-21-07 by Tehama Precision K958; $5,600 to Antelope Creek Cattle Co., Red Bluff, OR.

  • Tehama L234 Gridmaker T855, 3-7-07 by Tehama Gridmaker L234; $5,500 to Bengard Ranches, Salinas CA and Favero Ranch, Sacramento, CA.

  • Tehama N013 Justice T712, 2-4-07 by ER Justice N013; $5,500 to Boekenoogen Ranch, Carmel Valley, CA.

  • Tehama N013 Justice T736, 2-8-07 by ER Justice N013; $5,500 to Hamilton Bros., Rio Vista, CA.

  • Tehama N013 Justice T816, 2-19-07 by ER Justice N013; $5,400 to Pedrazzi Cattle Co., Salinas, CA.

  • Tehama L234 Gridmaker T766, 2-11-07 by GAR Grid Maker; $5,400 to Antelope Creek Cattle Co., Red Bluff, CA.

  • Tehama Contact T006, 8-6-07 by Sydgen Contact; $5,400 to Iron House Cattle Co., Oakley, CA.

Cattle presented in superb fashion. Many repeat customers. Volume buyers included Tom Schene, Dixon, CA; Camatta Ranch, Santa Margarita, CA; Bengard Ranch, Salinas, CA; Boston Ranch, Exeter, CA; Marshall Hendren, Bodega Bay, CA; MJ livestock, Dixon, CA and Ken Morrison, La Grand, CA taking five head or more. The Borror Family were again gracious hosts. A grand tribute to a grand program.

Oak Ridge Angus
September 14, 2008; Calistoga, CA
60 Bulls Avg $ 2,972
Auctioneer: John Rodgers
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Oak Ridge Total 2756, 11-16-06 by TC Total 410; $5,300 to Lindley Cattle Co., Healdsburg, CA.

  • Oak Ridge Future 627, 6-29-07 by Lau Decade; $4,500 to San Benito Ranch, Hollister, CA.

  • Oak Ridge Forman 057, 1-15-07 by TC Foreman 016; $4,300 to Bartelson Ranch, Bear River, CA.

  • Oak Ridge Mytty 1097, 7-25-07 by Mytty In Focus; $4,300 to Coleman Creek Ranch, Hopland, CA.

  • Oak Ridge New Design 337, 4-4-07 by Sydgen 1407 New Design 2488; $4,200 to to Bradford Ranch, Booneville, CA.

A super set of bulls were well received by a solid crowd in the beautiful Napa Valley for Oak Ridges’ 29th event. Cattle sold at a rapid pace to many repeat customers. The LaFranchi family had a super pre-sale lunch and tremendous hospitality. A great tribute to a super program.

Bulls Eye Breeders
September 17, 2008; Oakdale, CA
43 Bulls Avg. $2,498
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • DMND Oak Nobility 174-07, 2-20-07 by ALC Nobleman N01N; Diamond Oak Cattle Co.; $4,100 to Erickson Ranch, LaGrange, CA.

  • DMND Oak New Design 233-07, 3-6-07 by Bon View New Design 1407; Diamond Oak Cattle Co.; $3,600 to Billy Whitley, Greenfield, CA.

  • DMND Oak New Bando 233-07, 2-2-07 by HSAF Bando 1961; Diamond Oak Cattle Co.; $3,400 to Fiahlo Ranch, Los Banos, CA.

  • Gonsalves Traveler 004 721B, 2-1-07 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Gonsalves Ranch; $3,300 to Fiahlo Ranch, Los Banos, CA.

  • DMND Oak 3B18 Noble 537-07, 1-30-07 by ALC Nobleman N01N; Diamond Oak Cattle Co.; $3,300 to Sun Up Ranch, Turlock, CA.

A superbly presented set of bulls was offered on a very beautiful, mild fall day. Active demand for the top end. The hospitality put fourth by Gonsalves Ranch, Diamond Oak Cattle Co.; Medeiros Angus; Double M Ranch and Flood Bros. was second to none. The Fresno State ice cream was truly a hit, especially among the sale crew. Indeed a job well done by all.

Vintage Angus Ranch
September 19, 2008; LaGrange, CA
160 Bulls Avg. $3,005
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Angus, The Magazine represented by Geoff Gates

Tops:

  • VAR Predestined 7134, 2-21-07 by GAR Predestined; $12,000 to Camp Cooley, Franklin, TX.

  • VAR Predestined 7154, 2-26-07 by GAR Predestined; $6,100 to Faith Ranch, Modesto, CA.

  • VAR Predestined 7043, 1-13-07 by GAR Predestined; $6,100 to Faith Ranch, Modesto, CA.

  • VAR Predestined 7152, 2-25-07 by GAR Predestined; $6,000 to Carl Hammond, Etna, CA.

  • VAR Objective 7273, 9-12-07 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $5,800 to C-I Ranch, Los Olivos, CA.

  • VAR Predestined 7136, 2-22-07 by GAR Predestined; $5,700 to Faith Ranch, Modesto, CA.

  • VAR Midland 7011, 1-5-07 by BR Midland; $5,700 to San Benito Cattle, Co., Hollister, CA.

  • VAR Onward 7527, 1-11-07 by Connealy Onward; $5,400 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

  • VAR Predestined 7047, 1-14-07 by GAR Predestined; $5,200 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

  • VAR Midland 7027, 1-9-07 by BR Midland; $5,200 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

A super crowd, a super set of bulls, super hospitality on a beautiful fall day. Rapid fire event with activity all around the arena. Many repeat customers. Volume buyers in strong attendance. Jim Coleman, Doug Worthington and Jason Judge must be commended on a top notch event. The stamp of approval from the commercial sector ranking this one of the events of the entire fall season. Our hats are off to this super day.

Chase Classic Angus
September 21, 2008; Madras, OR
Females Avg. $1,708
Auctioneer: Trent Stewart
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Flush on GAR Expectation 2843 by GAR Expectation 4915; $2,400 to Finch Angus, Warden, WA.

  • Erica 111 of Bar IV, 3-6-07 by Woodhill Foresight; $2,250 to Stefani Ranch, Ryde, CA.
    Classic Trend Lady Bando, 3-4-99 by SAF Neutron, $1,750 to Clymore Angus, Madras, OR.

  • Chase Classic Rita 2156-06, 9-27-00 by B/R New Design 036; $1,650 to Stafford Ranch, Prineville, OR.

  • Chase 6101 of 6M49 x Rito 1I2, 1-29-06 by Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6; $1,650 to C & C Cattle, Macdoel, CA.

  • Chase 5321 of 1243-5103, 3-05 by Chase New Design 878-310; $1,650 to Mitch Cain, Dairy, OR.

A light crowd gathered at the Central Oregon Livestock Market to latch on to a solid set of top genetics. Many, many good buys were made. The cattle were presented in working condition with many top calves along side. The embryos topped at $400 per egg on B/R New Design 036 out of GAR Sleep Easy 1074 selling to Ankony, Terrebonne, OR. Beautiful fall day ending in a light rain in the late afternoon.