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Cal Poly Bull Sale
 October 4, 2009; San Luis Obispo, CA
87 Bulls Avg. $2,647  •  71 Angus Avg. $2,646
31 Growth Avg. $2,610  •  23 Low BEPD Avg. $2,902
17 Multi Trail Avg. $2,518
Auctioneers: John Rodgers & Rick Machado
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • VOML Retail Product 404U, 9-14-08 by GAR Retail Product; Valley of the Moon Livestock, Sonoma, CA; $5,500 to Bob O’dell, El Centro, CA.

  • Yolo Retail Product 8169, 8-26-08 by GAR Retail Product; Yolo Land & Cattle, Woodland, CA; $5,400 to 43 Ranch, Templeton, CA.

  • J/V Erica 15/825, 8-18-08 by Bear Mtn Owyhee 5012; J/V Angus, Winters, CA; $4,400 to Las Varas Ranch, Goleta, CA.

  • Poly in Focus 8013, 8-21-08 by Mytty in Focus; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA; $4,100 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

  • Diablo Danny Boy 1923, 8-30-08 by Connealy Danny Boy; Diablo Valley Angus, Byron, CA; $4,000 to Pata Bros, Lompoc, CA.

  • Diablo 5050 1941, 9-18-08 by GAR New Design 5050; Diablo Valley Angus, Byron, CA; $4,000 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

A very wind cool day greeted a super crowd to the 54th Cal Poly Bull Test Sale. Active demand for all breeds from the beginning to the end. Super demand for the low Birth EPD and growth bulls. Yolo Land & Cattle, Woodland, CA were honored with the superior consignment of the year award. Mike Hall and the entire Cal Poly crew must be commended on a job well done.

Bear Mountain Angus
October 4, 2009; Palisades, NE
50 Lots Avg. $2,974
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl
Sale Managed By: Parnell – Dickinson

Tops:

  • Bear Mtn Barbara 9019, 1-20-09 by DHD Traveler 6807, $11,000 to J-6, Inc., Gibbon, NE.

  • VAR Primrose 1075, 1-9-01 by N Bar Emulation EXT; $10,000 to Anthony Drake, Kearney, NE.

  • Bear Mtn Dolly 9061, 2-19-09 by N Bar Emulation EXT; $8,000 to Keyes Angus, Springfield, NE.

  • Erica of Holiday 1005, 1-13-01 by Connealy Dateline; $5,800 to Dallas Waltemath, Kearney, NE. and Kraenow Cattle Co., Hemmingford, NE.

  • Bear Mtn CF Irene 9005, 1-6-09 by B C Lookout 7024; $4,900 to Breinig Ranch, Anapahoe, NE.

  • Bear Mtn Erica 9143, 5-3-09 by Bear Mtn Owyhee 5012; $4,500 to Samantha Yonkers, McCook, NE.

CAB / CCB Bull Sale
 October 10, 2009; Turlock, CA
57 Angus Avg. $2,777
19 Low BEPD Avg. $2,432  •  14 Carcass Avg. $3,385
24 Growth Avg. $2,700  •  10 Charolais Avg. $1,660
Auctioneer: Max Olvera
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas
Sale Sanctioned by the California Angus
Association & California Charolias Association

Tops:

  • Supreme Champion & Growth Grand Champion
    Tara Justin 004, 2-14-08 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Tara Farms, Orland, CA; $7,200 to Billy Grissom, Hilmar, CA.

  • Reserve Growth Champion
    PT Ever Ready 508, 3-10-08 by BC Marathon 7022; Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA; $5,700 to Billy Grissom, Hilmar, CA.

  • Carcass Grand Champion
    Furtados OT26 Objective 8100, 3-18-08 by SS Objective T510 OT26; Furtado Angus, Turlock, CA; $5,100 to Mapes Ranch, Modesto, CA.

  • Reserve Carcass Champion
    HAVE Midland 5076 H048, 1-18-08 by PF 3164 Midland; HAVE Angus, Wilton, CA; $5,100 to Frank Ainley, Elderwood, CA.

  • Low BEPD Champion
    Furtados 6027 Legend 8074, 3-8-09 by Furtados Legend 6027; Furtado Angus, Turlock, CA; $3,700 to Bill Haze, Chowchilla, CA.

  • Reserve Low BEPD Champion
    Schafer 1Q9111 of MG561 841U, 3-27-08 by ISU Imaging Q9111, Schafer Angus Cattle, Orland, CA; $2,800 to Bidart Bros, Bakersfield, CA.

  • Charolais Grand Champion
    BR Mr Cloud 812, 5-15-08 by DR BR Smoke Cloud 1181ET; Bianchi Charolais, Gilroy, CA; $2,200 to Price Ranch, Jamestown, CA.

  • Reserve Grand Champion
    OC Western Wind A168, 1-26-08 by FSU Hoodoo Wind 413P; CSUF Ag Foundation, Fresno, CA; $2,200 to Sloan Cattle Co, Los Banos, CA.

Other Tops:

  • PT Emboss 208, 3-1-08 by N Bar Emulation EXT; Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA; $5,800 to Billy Grissom, Hilmar, CA.

  • Schafer Element of 405 846, 3-14-08 by Schafer Element R63; Schafer Angus Cattle, Orland, CA; $5,200 to Mapes Ranch, Modesto, CA.

  • Tara Beau Jo Destiny, 4-23-08 by SAV 004 Destiny 4336; Tara Farms, Orland, CA; $5,000 to Mapes Ranch, Modesto, CA.

A huge crowd gathered on a beautiful fall day to witness a truly strong event. Quality Angus bulls were in strong demand. Seven bulls sold for $5,000 or more. Charolais offering was very strong but saw limited interest. Each bull received a 331/3 lb Diamond Protein and Energy block compliments of Cargill Animal Nutrition. Volume buying honors went to Mike Urrutea, Friant, CA. The sale was up $440 per bull over the 2008 event. Another top event for the breeders involved.

Vintage Angus
 September 18, 2009; La Grange, CA
108 Bulls Avg. $3,570
Auctioneers: Rick Machado and John Rodgers
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • VAR Objective 8119, 2-5-08 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $6,000 to Highland Oak Farm, Scio, OR.

  • VAR Objective 7048, 3-21-08 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $5,800 to San Benito Cattle Co., Hollister, CA.

  • VAR Retail Product 8050, 1-12-08 by GAR Retail Product, $5,500 to Lee O’Reilly, San Luis Obispo, CA.

  • VAR Shear Force 8143, 2-16-08 by GT Shear Force; $5,500 to Green Mountain Angus Ranch, Ryegate, MT.

  • VAR Objective 8159, 2-19-08 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $5,500 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

  • VAR Objective 8186, 2-26-08 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $5,400 to Lee O’Reilly, San Luis Obispo, CA.

  • VAR Objective 8045, 1-12-08 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $5,400 to Bengard Ranch, Salinas, CA.

  • VAR Rito 1I2 8072, 1-25-08 by Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6; $5,400 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

  • VAR Retail Product 8199, 3-7-08 by GAR Retail Product; $5,300 to Costa Land & Cattle, Los Banos, CA.

  • VAR Total 8175, 2-23-08 by TC Total 410; $5,000 to Sudden & Hollister Cattle Co., Lompoc, CA.

  • VAR Objective 8039, 1-19-08 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $5,000 to USP Farms, Lompoc, CA.

When I left the sale my car thermometer read 100º, the sale barn had to be 10 - 15º hotter and the sale itself was another 100º hotter yet. Truly a super event for Vintage. Big, big crowd of the who’s who in the commercial business. Bulls very well presented and sold as fast as you could open the gates. Jim & Sue Coleman were again superior hosts and Doug Worthington, Brad Worthington, & Jason Judge had everything in order for a very professional smooth running event. Indeed a super event for a super breeding program. The only thing you would change, would be to add a couple fans to move that hot, hot air around.

WEAVER ANGUS FARM
 October 24, 2009; Peoria, IL
23 Open Heifers Avg. $4,646
2 Bull Calves Avg. $4,375  •  4 Bred Heifers Avg. $2,737
5 Bred Cows Avg. $1,550  •  4 Steer Calves Avg. $1,187
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. & Sherry Danekas

Tops:

  • WAF Barbara 928, 2-4-09 by SAV Net Worth 4200; $26,000 to Top Line Farms, Tremont, IL.

  • WAF Georgina 8141, 12-4-09 by Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C; $12,000 to Pasture View Angus & Brad Shumaker, Princeville, IL.

  • WAF Queen 996, 5-15-09 by SAV Net Worth 4200, $8,500 to Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA.

  • WAF Blueblood 8137, 10-4-08 by WAF Future Direction 5100; $8,000 to Michael Harr, Blontville, TN.

  • WAF Missie 909, 1-13-09 by BC Marathon 7022; $6,250 to Kimberlie Geiseher, Holliday, MO.

  • WAF Royal Georgina 907, 1-6-09 by SAV Net Worth 4200; $6,000 to Glenn Hawkins, Magnolia, KY.

  • WAF Lone Wolf 904, 1-14-09 by QLC Foundation, $6,000 to Prairie Pride Angus, Nome, ND.

After two days of extremely wet weather, the sun broke out sale morning to greet a large, large crowd with breeders on the seats from 13 states. Cattle sold at a rapid fire pace to buyers from 11 states. The top end of the 2009 heifers saw strong interest. The Weaver hospitality was at its usual high level of quality. The presale get together at Weaver Ridge was well attended and enjoyed. The Weaver family, Bob, Virginia, Jerry & Nancy and children along with Manager Dean Janssen and Herdsman Bret Parr had everything in super order. Our hats are off to the Weavers in celebrating their 74th Anniversary in the Angus business.

Red Carpet Event
 November 1, 2009; Wilton, CA
20 Lots Avg. $5,955  •  1 Pair Avg. $19,500
1 Bred Heifer Avg. $5,800  •  5 Bull Calves Avg. $5,770
13 Open Heifers Avg. $4,996  •  16 Embryos Avg. $341
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by: James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. & Sherry Danekas

Tops:

  • Benz Pracilla 400, 4-11-00 by Bon View New Design 878; Pheasant Trek , Wilton, CA; ½ interest for $15,000 to Rosebrook Angus, Dexter, OR.

  • PT Missie Afternoon Delight, 12-10-08 by Duff New Edition 6108; Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA; $14,000 to Hubman Cattle Co, Medford, OR.

  • HAVE Polly 5118 ET H149, 2-22-09 by EXAR Rito 5118 of Rito 1I2; HAVE Angus, Wilton, CA; $9,000 to Shannon Tower, Copperopolis, CA.

  • PT Revolution 1009, 4-3-09 by PT Roth Famous Addiction 101; Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA; $8,750 to Hubman Cattle Co, Medford, OR.

  • PT Debut 1608, 9-7-08 by EXAR Lutton 1831; Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA; $8,000 to Billy Grissom, Hilmar, CA.

  • Megs PT Atta, 1-29-08 by EXAR Lutton 1831; Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA; $5,800 to Madsen Angus, Livermore, CA.

  • PT Cruise Control, 2-21-09 by BC Marathon 7022; Pheasant Trek; Wilton, CA; $5,600 to Billy Grissom, Hilmar, CA.

  • HAVE Bandeva 057 H139, 2-20-08 by HAVE EV Black Ice 382 H057; HAVE Angus, Wilton, CA; $5,500 to Robert Kimura, Copperopolis, CA.

  • PT Missie Sharona 309, 2-21-09 by TC Freedom 104, Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA; $5,500 to Madsen Angus, Livermore, CA.

A crowd of over 200 Angus enthusiasts from seven states were on hand to witness the 1st Red Carpet event hosted by Pheasant Trek, the Danekas family, Wilton, CA, along with HAVE Angus, the Vietheers and the Hansens, Wilton, CA. The facilities were well dressed for the occasion and the cattle sold at a rapid pace. The quality was superb, presentation excellent, and everyone enjoyed a home cooked lunch along with the fine wine from Valhalla Cellars. Excellent demand for the young show prospects and herd bulls prospects. It was a fun atmosphere and enjoyed by all in attendance. The 4-H & FFA judging contest coordinated by Mike Albiani and Hugh Mooney was won by the Atascadero FFA consisting of Alex Barba, Hunter Scroggins and Ryan De Busk. Top individual judging honors went to Aaron Kerlee. A job extremely well done by all involved.