Premier Cowtown Elite Sale

January 13, 2018 | Fort Worth, TX

 

SALE AVERAGES:
59 Lots - $3,315
4 Bulls - $3,437.50
19 Bred Cows - $3,563
6 Cows with Heifers - $5,258
3 Cows with Bulls - $2,750
20 Open Heifers - $3,257.50
5 STAR 5 Heifers - $1,360

The Premier Cowtown Elite Sale was held in conjunction with the National Santa Gertrudis Open Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The high-selling female was consigned by Double TT Ranch, Rosser, Texas, and sold to Myers Cattle and Land, Navasota, Texas, for $8,300. The high-selling bull was consigned by Pitchford Cattle Co., Athens, Texas, and was sold to Steven Digesualdo, Crowley, Texas. The Premier Santa Gertrudis Association would like to thank all of the consigners and buyers for making this sale so great.

 

 

South Texas Heritage Sale

November 18, 2017 | Robstown, TX

 

SALE AVERAGES:
Bred Heifers - $3,434
Pairs and 3N1 - $3,767
Open Heifers - $2,546
STAR 5 Bred Heifers - $2,000
STAR 5 Open Heifers - $1,869

The 2017 South Texas Heritage Sale was the biggest and best to date! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Robstown. A total of 151 head of Santa Gertrudis and STAR 5 females were sold.

The high-selling lot was consigned by the King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas, and was sold to Cherokee Ranch, Sedalia, Colo. Tom Martin of La Campana Ranch, George West, Texas, was awarded the 2017 Heritage Breeder award by the South Texas Santa Gertrudis Association.

La Campana Ranch, Hefte Ranch, Hondo and Agua Dulce, Texas, and Strait Ranches, Carrizo Springs, Texas, all donated Legacy Lot heifers. Two Legacy heifers were purchased by Wunderlich Farms, Brenham, Texas, and one was purchased by Kenley Kincannon, West Columbia, Texas. The donated Legacy Lots averaged $4,250 per head.

 

 

40 th Annual Tri-Star Santa Gertrudis Sale

November 11, 2017 | Bloomington, TX

 

SALE AVERAGES:
76 Lots - $4,911

The high-selling lot, Lot 158, sold to Wiley Ranch, Deville, La., for $12,000. The high-selling lot, Lot 165, was sold to Guidry Cattle Co., Gueydan, La., for $10,500.

 

 

14 th Annual Briggs Ranches Bull and Commercial Female Sale

November 10, 2017 | Bloomington, TX

 

SALE AVERAGES:
114 Bulls - $3,828
217 Commercial Heifers - $1,933

The high-selling lot, Lot 1, was sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala., and Grandview Farms, Hamilton, Ala., for $12,500. The high-selling lot, Lot 16, was sold to Red Doc Farm, Belen, N.M., for $10,000. The high-selling lot, Lot 7, was sold to Lively Farms, Franklin, Texas, for $8,750. The high-selling lot, Lot 13, was sold to Wiley Ranch, Deville, La., for $8,750. The volume buyer was Vesper Ranch, Cotulla, Texas.

 

 

Mountain Laurel Classic Sale

November 4, 2017 | Calhoun, GA

 

SALE AVERAGES:

32 Registered Lots - $1,850
9 Crossbred Lots - $1,385

 

The Mountain Laurel Classic Sale was sponsored by the Georgia Santa Gertrudis Association. The auctioneer was Carroll Cannon and the sale manager was Darren Richmond. The high-selling female pair was consigned by 5 Bar E Farm, Altha, Fla., and was sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala., for $3,000. The high-selling bull was consigned by 5 Bar E Farm, Altha, Fla., and was sold to JJ Farms, Pell City, Ala., for $4,500. The high-selling bred heifer was consigned by Circle A Farm, Williamsport, Tenn., and was sold to Mike Hill, Ellijay, Ga., for $2,900.The high-selling open heifer was consigned by Parker Farms, Cave City, Ky., and was sold to Shampain Ranch, Pleasant Hill, Ill., for $2,600.The high-selling, crossbred pen-of- two head was consigned by Scott Jolly, Byrdstown, Tenn., and was sold to Robert Darnell, Adairsville, Ga., for $1,900 per head.

 

Mid-Coast Cattleman’s Opportunity Sale

Oct. 28, 2017 | Industry, TX

 

SALE AVERAGES:

34 lots - $2,070

 

The high-selling lot, a bred heifer, SR 102/5, was consigned by Strait Ranches, Carrizo Springs, Texas, and was sold to Blackjack Oaks Ranch, Washington, Texas, for $5,000. The Legacy Lot No. 1, an open heifer, BJO Tiny Dancer, was consigned by Blackjack Oaks Ranch, Allen and Karen Ginnard, Washington, Texas, and was sold to Strait Ranches, Carrizo Springs, Texas, for $2,500.

 

29th Annual Alabama Connection Sale

Oct. 7, 2017 | Cullman, AL

 

SALE AVERAGES:

48 Lots - $4,646
13 Pairs - $5,477
13 Open Heifers - $4,646
21 Bred Females - $3,909
1   Semen Lot - $3,800

 

The Alabama Connection Sale was sponsored by Grandview Farms, Gray Oaks Farm and Tinney Farms. Hoover Case auctioneered, and sale consultants were Bill Lundberg and Darren Richmond. The high-selling pair was consigned by Tinney Farms and was sold to Lou Al Tuck Farm, Great Falls, S.C., and 777 Farms, Magnolia, Ark., for $14,450. The high-selling open heifer was consigned by Grandview Farms and was sold to Wiley Ranch, Deville, La., for $9,000. The high-selling bred female was consigned by Tinney Farms, and was sold to White Rock Farm, Talking Rock, Ga., and Triple H Ranch, East Ellijay, Ga., for $9,000.

 

Arkoma Santa Gertrudis Association Sale

Sept. 30, 2017 | Tulsa, OK

 

SALE AVERAGES:

55 Lots - $2,086
3 Bulls - $3,435
25 Open Heifers - $1,932
10 Bred Heifers - $1,710
5 Bred Cows - $1,820
11 Pairs - $2,500
1 Legacy Lot - $2,400

 

The top-selling bull, Lot 19, was consigned by Gary Harding, and was sold to Five Oaks Ranch, Bill and Katie Barrett, Valley Mill, Texas, for $6,300. The top-selling open heifer, Lot 56, was consigned by Robert Silva, and was sold to Ace Cattle Co., Darrell Pitchford, Athens, Texas, for $4,000. The top-selling pair, Lot 50, was consigned by Flying C Ranch, Lester and Ouida Cossey,Searcy, Ark., and was sold as a split with the cow going to Larry Morris, Okmulgee, Okla., and the bull calf going to 777 Farms, Chad and Jamie Daniel, Magnolia, Ark., for $5,500. The volume buyer was K Bar Ranch, Ron and Jan King, Bixby, Okla. The Legacy Lot was consigned by Reynolds Prairie View Farms, Rance and Kathy Reynolds, Warner, Okla., and was sold to Strait Ranches, Yancey Strait, Carrizo Springs, Texas, for $2,400.

 

39th Kentucky National Sale

July 14-15, 2017 | Bowling Green, KY

 

SALE AVERAGES:

46 Registered Lots - $1,850
12 Bred Females - $1,960
15 Open Heifers - $1,845
7 Pairs - $1,770
4 Bulls - $2,700
8 STAR 5 Females - $1,525

 

The 39th Kentucky National Sale was held in Bowling Green, Ky. and was sponsored by the Kentucky Santa Gertrudis Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The auctioneer was Greg Reynolds and the sales manager was Darren Richmond. The high-selling female was consigned by Shampain Ranch, Pleasant Ill., and was sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala., for $3,500. The high-selling open heifer was consigned by Heath Farm, Hodgenville, Ky., and was sold to Lester Smith, Elkmont, Ala., for $2,750. The high-selling bull was consigned by Heath Farm, Hodgenville, Ky., and was sold to Lester Smith, Elkmont, Ala., for $4,000. The high-selling STAR 5 female was consigned by Circle A Farm, Williamsport, Tenn., and was sold to Myers Cattle & Land Co., Navasota, Texas, for $3,000. The high-selling pair was consigned by Stricko Ranch, Verona, Ky., and was sold to Robert Rans, Culver, Ind., for $2,500. The volume buyer was Wiley Ranch, Deville, La.

 

Breeders of the Carolina Sale

May 13, 2017 | Chester, SC

 

SALE AVERAGES:

33 Registered Lots - $2,242

20 STAR 5 Lots - $1,617

3 Pairs - $4,000

9 Open Heifers - $2,083

8 Bred Heifers - $1,700

4 Bred Cows - $1,700

4 Bulls - $2,987

 

The Breeders of the Carolina Sale was sponsored by the Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Association, and the sale consultant was Bill Lundberg. The high-selling lot was consigned by Double C Farm, Raeford, N.C. and was sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala. for $4,250. The high-selling open heifer was consigned by Creech Farms, Zebulon, N.C. and was sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala. for $4,000. The high selling bull was consigned by KC Farm, Shady Valley, Tenn. and was sold to Double C Farm, Raeford, N.C. for $3,350. The volume buyer was Kevin Crutchfield, Midland, N.C.

 

Crimson Classic Sale

April 29, 2017 | Cullman, AL

 

SALE AVERAGES:

48 Registered Females - $4,028

10 Bulls - $2,710

37 Crossbred Females - $1,600

14 Pairs - $4,238

19 Bred Heifers - $3,058

15 Open Heifers - $5,146

1 Embryo Lot - $2,400

 

The Alabama Connection sponsored the Crimson Classic Sale, with auctioneer Hoover Case. Consultants for the sale included Darren Richmond, Bill Lundberg and Gene McCarter. The high-selling female was consigned by Triple 777 Farms and 3S2E Cattle Co., Magnolia, Ark., and sold to Brian Wood, Oneonta, Ala. for $12,250. The high-selling pair was consigned by Flying C Ranch, Searcy, Ark., and sold to Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala., and Brent Taylor, St. Joe, Ark. for $9,750. The high- selling open heifer was consigned by Running M Ranch, Union Springs, Ala., and sold to Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala. for $5,250. The high-selling bull was consigned by Grandview Farms, Hamilton, Ala., and was sold to Briggs Ranches, Victoria, Texas for $4,000. The high-selling STAR 5 female was consigned by Circle A Farm, Williamsport, Tenn., and was sold to Wiley Ranch, DeVille, La.

 

 

Red Doc Farm’s Red Hot Bull Sale

April 8, 2017 | Bosque, NM

 

SALE AVERAGES:

Bulls - $4,230

 

Red Doc Farm’s 13th annual bull sale had a strong showing, with several new buyers and established seedstock producers in the Santa Gertrudis breed. The auctioneer for the sale was Leo Casas III. The high-selling bull was the high-performance Red Doc Never Surrender 6013, who was sold to Cherokee Ranch in Sedalia, Colo. for $20,000. The bull market was strong in the midst of a softening cattle market. On average, Red Doc Farm bulls sold for more than $4,000 to commercial and registered cattlemen. Red Doc's high-marbling, high-performance and curve-bender bulls were bought from producers throughout the United States and Northern Mexico. The volume buyer was Alamo Ranch, John and Linda Keck, Deming, N.M. The Red Doc Farm team would like to thank all those who attended and supported the sale.

 

 

Rocky Mountain Santa Gertrudis Association’s Spring Runoff Female Sale

April 8, 2017 | Bosque, NM

 

SALE AVERAGES:

Females - $4,740

 

The Rocky Mountain Santa Gertrudis Association’s (RMSGA) Spring Runoff Female Sale had buyers at the edge of their seats with excitement as functional Santa Gertrudis females, both bred and open heifers, commanded strong prices. The auctioneer for the sale was Leo Casas III. The high-selling heifer, Lot 91, Red Doc La Reina 6281, was sold to Schuster Farms and Townsend Cattle Company for $18,250. A close second to the high-selling heifer was Lot 92, Red Doc Duchess 5210, a deep- bodied bred heifer, who was sold to Cherokee Ranch, Sedalia, Colo. for $15,000. Several high-marbling, easy-fleshing females sold for premiums. The Red Doc Farm team and all of the consignors of the RMSGA Spring Runoff Sale would like to thank all those who attended and supported the sale.

 

 

Corazon Pitchford Cattle Co. Elite Herd Sire Sale

April 2, 2017 | Athens, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

24 bulls - $3,870

 

The volume buyer was Lackey Ranch, Yorktown, Texas. The high-selling lot was Lot 8, C-P Roberto 915C8, which was sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala. and Grandview Farms, Hamilton, Ala. for $9,000. The bull was sired by Roberto 072/13 and the dam was the great Silva 915. The second-high- selling lot was Lot 2, C-P Roberto 673C7, which sold for $6,100 to Lackey Ranch, Yorktown, Texas. The bull was sired by Roberto 072/13 and the dam was the great Silva 673.

 

 

Corazon Pitchford Cattle Co. “The Rose Ceremony” Online Heifer Sale

March 30-April 1, 2017 | Online

 

SALE AVERAGES:

6 lots - $4,750

 

The high-selling lot was Lot 6, C-P Miss Vegas 295 D6, which sold for $9,100 to Harrison Kimble. The heifer was sired by 777 411 Vegas and the dam was Crimson Rose 295. The second-high- selling female was C-P MS 2022 017 D10, which sold to Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala. for $6,100. The heifer was sired by MR CVF 2022 and the dam was Harris Farms 017/9.

 

Santa Gertrudis Bluebonnet Classic

March 25, 2017 | Hallettsville, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

77 Registered Lots - $3,266.23

7 3N1 - $4,092.86

9 Pairs - $3,466.67

6 Bred Cows - $3,716.67

22 Bred Heifers - $3,184.09

4 Open Heifers - $3,017.24

4 Bulls - $2,950

 

Mid-Coast Santa Gertrudis Association International Super Sale

March 10, 2017 | Houston, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

29 Registered Lots - $12,587

 

The sale was sponsored by the Mid-Coast Santa Gertrudis Association and sale management was provided by American Marketing Services. The high-selling lot was a pair consigned by Harris Riverbend Farm and was sold to Grandview Farm, Hamilton, Ala., for $30,000. The pick of two donor cows was consigned by Tinney Farms and was sold to Townsend Cattle Co., Louise, Texas, for $17,000. The high-

selling bred heifer was consigned by Circle A Farm and was sold to Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala., for $15,500. The pick of Wendt Ranch's calf crop was consigned by Wendt Ranch and was sold to Quail Valley Farm for $15,000. The bred heifer consigned by 777 Farms was sold for $15,000 to Myers Cattle and Land, Navasota, Texas. The bred heifer consigned by Strait Ranches was sold to Quail Valley Farm for $15,000.

 

Banners and Buckles Prospect Sale

February 10, 2017 | Jackson, Mississippi

 

SALE AVERAGES:

25 Lots - $4,910

18 Open Heifers - $5,255

4 Bulls - $5,225

3 STAR 5 Open Heifers - $2,400

 

The Banners and Buckles Prospect Sale took place at the Dixie National Livestock Show. The auctioneer was Jarvene Shackelford and the sales committee included Darren Richmond, David Alderson, Chad Daniel and Jason Heath. The high-selling open heifer was consigned by Corazon Pitchford Cattle Co., Athens, Texas and was sold to Grandview Farm/Tinney Farm Hanceville, Ala. for $9,750. The high-selling bull was consigned by Rolling Oaks Farm, Carson Priddle, Doniphan, Mo., and was sold for $9,000 to Missouri Meadows Farm, Hughesville, Mo. The high-selling STAR 5 open heifer was consigned by Crosswinds Ranch, Keller, Texas, and was sold to Kyliegh Edwards, New Boston, Texas for $ 2,600. Other high-selling lots included an open heifer consigned by 777 Farms Magnolia, Ark. that was sold to Myers Cattle and Land and M Rock Farm Texarkana, Texas for $9,500. An open heifer was consigned by Corazon Pitchford Cattle Co., Athens, Texas and was sold to Townsend Cattle Co., Louise, Texas for $9,100.

 

Premier Cowtown Elite Sale

January 14, 2017 | Fort Worth, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

25 Lots - $3,318

14 Open Heifers - $3,380

4 Bred Heifers - $3,400

2 Pairs - $4,100

3 Bulls - $3,100

2 STAR 5 females - $1,450

 

The Premier Cowtown Elite Sale was held in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 14, 2017, and was sponsored by the Premier Santa Gertrudis Association. The auctioneer was Chris Taliaferro and the sale committee consisted of Matt Nichols, Darrell Pitchford and Brian Cummins. The high-selling female was an open heifer consigned by Stricko Ranch, Verona, Ky., and was sold for $6,500 to Karli Buggs, Carthage, Mo. The high-selling bred heifer was consigned by Double TT Ranch, Rosser, Texas, and was sold for $5,250 to Myers Land & Cattle, Navasota, Texas. The high-selling pair was consigned by Triple 777 Farm, Magnolia, Ark., and was sold for $4,250 to Myers Land & Cattle.

 

Corazon-Pitchford Cattle Co.

Santas for the Holiday Sale

December 21, 2016 | Online via cattleinmotion.com

 

SALE AVERAGES:

10 Bulls - $3,270

 

The high selling bull was Lot 10, C-P Copperhead 915C1, which sold to El Coyote Ranch for $3,600.

 

 

South Texas Heritage Sale

November 19, 2016
Robstown, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

Bred Purebred Heifers - $4,117.74

Purebred Pairs - $3,063.64

Purebred Open Heifers - $2,148.33

STAR 5 Bred Heifers - $2,285.71

STAR 5 Pairs - $3,200.00

STAR 5 Opens - $1,775.00

 

The South Texas Heritage Sale was held in Robstown, Texas Nov. 19. There were many interested buyers, old members and new members who came out to view the 96 head of cattle. Despite a weak cattle market, prices held up well for quality purebred and STAR 5 females. There was a lot of excitement generated by the King Ranch consignment, KR 36/15, a moderate-framed, polled bred heifer with excellent carcass numbers. The high-selling female, King Ranch 36/15, was consigned by King Ranch and sold to Wiley Ranch. John Martin of John Martin Ranches received the first annual Heritage Breeder Award for his contributions to the Santa Gertrudis breed and many years of membership in the South Texas Santa Gertrudis affiliate.

 

39th Annual Tri-Star Santa Gertrudis Sale

November 12, 2016
Bloomington, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

393 Lots - $3,107

220 Commercial Females - $2,087

4 Spring Bred Heifers - $7,775

4 Bred Cows - $5,212

10 Open Heifers - $3,610

28 Fall Pairs - $3,879

23 3-in- 1 Pairs - $7,326

104 Bulls - $3,815

 

Mountain Laurel Classic Sale

November 5, 2016
Calhoun, Ga.

 

SALE AVERAGES:

30 Registered Lots - $1,955

20 Crossbred Lots - $1,115

5 Bred Heifers - $2,375

6 Pairs - $1,950

4 Bred Cows - $1,475

11 Open Heifers - $1,670

4 Bulls - $2,310

 

The Georgia Santa Gertrudis Association sponsored the Mountain Laurel Classic Sale Nov. 5, 2016. The sales manager for the sale was Darren Richmond and the auctioneer was Carroll Cannon. The high-selling female open heifer was consigned by Stricko Ranch, Verona, Ky., and was sold to Circle A Farm, Williamsport, Tenn., for $3,600. The high-selling bred heifers were consigned by 5 Bar E Farm, Altha, Fla., and were sold to Brett Broussard, Kaplan, La., and Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala., for $3,500 each. The high-selling pair was consigned by C Bar C Ranch, De Soto, Mo., and was sold to Brett Broussard, Kaplan, La., for $3,000. The high-selling bull was consigned by Stricko Ranch, Verona, Ky., and was sold to Brett Broussard, Kaplan, La., for $2,700. The high- selling STAR 5 female was consigned by MC Ranch, Alpharetta, Ga., and was sold to Creech Farms, Zebulon, N.C., for $2,000.

 

Corazon Pitchford Power Progeny Fall Production Sale

October 15, 2016
Athens, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

29 Registered Lots - $5,009

21 Power Progeny Heifers - $5,738

 

The high-selling heifer lot sold to Ira Barrow and Micah Morgan for $15,250. The volume buyers were Larry Morris and Mackenzie Hicks of Okmulgee, Okla.

 

28th Alabama Connection Sale

October 8, 2016
Cullman, Ala.

 

SALE AVERAGES:

43 lots - $4,045

14 Pairs - $5,190

14 Bred Heifers - $4,005

11 Open Heifers - $2,810

3 Bulls - $2,550

1 Embryo Lot - $1,800

 

The 28 th Alabama Connection Sale was sponsored by Grandview Farms, Gray Oak Farm and Tinney Farms. Sale consultants were Bill Lundberg and Darren Richmond, and Hoover Case served as Auctioneer. The high-selling lot was a pair consigned by Grandview Farm and sold for $10,500 to Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala. The high- selling bred heifer, consigned by Gray Oak Farm, sold for $6,500 to Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala. The high-selling open heifer, consigned by Grandview Farm, sold for $4,500 to Townsend Cattle Co., Louise, Texas. The high-selling bull, consigned by Grandview Farm, sold for $3,250 to Larry Morris, Okmulgee, Okla.

 

Arkoma Santa Gertudis Sale

October 1, 2016
Tulsa, OK

 

SALE AVERAGES:

41 Registered Lots - $2,065

3 Bulls - $4,350

3 Bred Cows - $1,950

13 Pairs - $2,215

 

The high-selling bull sold for $5,100 to Connors State College of Warner, Okla., consigned by Flying C Ranch, Lester, Ark. and Ouida Cossey, of Searcy, Ark. The high-selling pair, consigned by Gary and Karen Harding of Harding Ranch in Checotah, Okla., sold for $4,200, which was split between the cow that went to Jon Piercy of Vinita, Okla., for $1,700 and a 6-month- old bull calf that sold for $2,500 to Aaron Schroder of Missouri Meadows in Hughesville, Mo. The two high-selling females, both from Flying C ranch, Searcy, Ark., and Robert Silva, Krebs, Okla., sold for $2,800 each; one female sold to Ron and Jan King of K-Bar Ranch, Bixby Okla. The volume buyer was Ron and Jan King of K-Bar Ranch.

 

Mid-Coast Santa Gertudis Association Sale

Sept. 24, 2016
Brenham, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

60 Registered Lots - $1,983

29 Open Heifers - $1,859

15 Bred Heifers - $1,867

7 Pairs - $2,400

6 Bulls - $1,800

3 Bred Cows - $2,500

 

District 6 Jr. Show and Sale

Sept. 21-22, 2016
Richmond, Ind.

 

SALE AVERAGES:

17 Lots - $2,275

 

The high-selling lot was a pair consigned by Mosby Creek Ranch, Sparta, Ky., and sold to Bob Rans, Culver, Ind., for $2,650.

 

Corazon Pitchford Inaugural Power Progeny Sale

August 27, 2016
Athens, Texas

 

SALE AVERAGES:

49 Lots - $3,516

13 Power Progeny ET Heifers - $5,454

1 Power Progeny ET Bull - $2,500 (half interest)

5 Recipient Cows with Power Progeny Heifer Pregnancies - $3,710

14 Purebred Open Heifers - $3,332

2 Purebred Bred Cows - $2,900

2 Purebred Pairs with Heifer Calves - $3,250

Commercial Bred Heifers - $1,530

 

The Corazon Pitchford Inaugural Power Progeny Sale was held in Athens, Texas on Aug. 27, 2016. The high-selling lot was a Copperhead x 915/3 heifer, purchased by Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala., for $10,500.

 

Kentucky national Sale

July 16, 2016
Bowling Green, KY

SALE AVERAGES:
32 registered lots - $2,615

5 STAR 5 - $1,620

5 Pairs - $3,625

10 Bred Females - $2,935

14 Open Heifers - $1,900

3 Bulls - $1,925

 

The Kentucky National Sale was held July 16, 2016 and was sponsored by the Kentucky Santa Gertrudis Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Sales management was provided by Richmond Marketing Service (Darren Richmond) and the auctioneer was Greg Reynolds. High-selling lots were a pair of consigned by C Bar C that sold for $5,250 to Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala., and a pair consigned by Lovett Farm that sold for $5,250 to Rodney Smith, LaGrange, Ky. The high-selling bred heifer was consigned by Lovett Farm and sold to Luquette Cattle Co., Abbeville, La. For $4,000. The high selling open heifer consigned by Circle A Farm was sold to Luquette Cattle Co., Abbeville, La. for $3,750. The high-selling bull consigned by Mosby Creek Ranch sold to Tim Napier, Austin, Ky. For $2,500. The high-selling STAR 5 female consigned by Rolling Oaks Farm was sold to Kelly Copas, Franklin, Ky. For $2,750.

 

Breeders of the Carolinas Sale

May 7, 2016
Chester, S.C.

Sponsored by Breeders of the Carolinas

Auctioneer: E.B. Harris

Sale Consultants: Bill Lundberg

SALE AVERAGES:
30 Purebred Lots - $2,345

13 Pairs - $3,035

15 Open Heifers - $1,750

5 Bulls - $2,845

5 Bred Cows - $2,140

36 Crossbred Lots - $1,690

 

The high-selling pair 3N1 consigned by Creech Farm sold to Lou Al Tuck Farm and Scott Sherrill for $5,200. The high-selling bull consigned by Creech Farm sold to Bobby Satterfield of 4S Farm Geraldine, Ala. for $5,500. The high-selling bred heifer consigned by Double C Farm sold to Scott Sherrill for $2.400. The high-selling open heifer(s) consigned by Creech Farm sold to Flying S Farm for $2,400 and consigned by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch sold to Tim Smith for $2,400. Volume buyers were Graham Farms, Rhodesville, Va. and Tim Bratton, Hickory Grove, S.C.

 

Crimson Classic Sale

April 30, 2016
Cullman, Alabama

Sponsored by the Alabama Connection

Auctioneer: Hoover Case

Sales Management: Richmond Marketing Service Inc.

Consultants: Darren Richmond, Bill Lundberg and Gene McCarter

SALE AVERAGES:
47 Registered lots - $4,015

11 Pairs - $4,930

15 Bred Heifers - $3,800

13 Open Heifers - $3,690

7 Bred Cows - $3,215

1 Semen Lot - $7,000

60 Crossbred Females - $1,530

20 Bulls - $2,800

 

The high-selling pair was consigned by Running M Ranch, Union Springs, Ala. and sold to Quail Valley Farm (Ricky Cleveland), Oneonta, Ala. for $9,000. The high-selling bull was consigned by Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala. and sold to Corazon/Pitchford and Stroman Cattle Co. for $7,000. The high-selling bred heifer was consigned by Gray Oaks Farm, Russellville, Ala. and sold to Lou Al Tuck Farm, Great Falls, S.C. for $6,750. The high-selling 3-N1 was consigned by Flying C Ranch, Searcy, Ark. and sold to Grandview Farm and Circle A Farm for $7,500.The high-selling open heifer was consigned by Tideland Farm, Kiln, Miss. and sold to Wiley Ranch, DeVille, La. The volume buyer was Quail Valley Farm (Ricky Cleveland), Oneonta, Ala.

 

Red Doc Farm- Red Hot Bull Sale

Held in conjunction with RMSGA "Spring Run Off Sale"

April 9, 2016
Bosque, NM

Auctioneer: Leo Casas III

 

Red Doc Farm's 12th Annual Red Hot Bull Sale was a packed house in the new Red Doc sale facility.  Red Doc bulls sold strong as commercial cattlemen and registered buyers contended for industry

eading performance and carcass genetics.  

 

High selling lots included Red Doc Never Sank 5012, who sold for $20,000 to Kubecka/Wendt Ranches and Hefte Ranches. Red Doc Trump 5127, sold to McCollaum Santa Gertrudis Ranch of Utah for $19,500.  Other highlights include, Red Doc Revolt 4105, who sold to Gray Oaks Farm for $21,000. Red Doc Sabe Esta 5209, sold for $18,500 to Heather and Kevin Blewett and was one of many fine lots offered in the sale.  Bulls sold to several states and 5 states in Mexico. Red Doc Farm would like to extend a special thank you to all the consigners and buyers who participated in the event.

 

ANNUAL SANTA GERTRUDIS BLUEBONNET CLASSIC SALE

March 19, 2016
Hallettsville, Texas

SALE AVERAGES:
77 Total Lots - $3,799

5 3N1s - $5,168

14 Pairs - $5,168

23 Bred Females - $3,444

31 Open Females - $3,029

4 Bulls - $5,315

Gross Sales - $292,500

 

The Bluebonnet Classic focuses on offering some of the best replacement females in the breed. This was the 15th consecutive year for the sale. This year’s volume buyers were Blue Valley Ranch, Paul and Linda Reed from Comanche, Texas and Mackey Cattle Company, Brenda Mackey from Timpson, Texas.

 

The high-selling lot was a cow/bull calf pair sold by Harris Farms, Cleburne, Texas and purchased by Wendt Ranches, Gene and Daniel Kubecka, Bay City, Texas. High-selling bull was consigned by Rancho Salida Del Sol, Gonzales, Texas and purchased by Jean Lagow, Anahuac, Texas. This purchase was made on DVAuction. Myers Land and Cattle, Navosata, Texas purchased the high-selling 3N1 from Four J Cattle, Hallettsville, Texas. Borchers Southern Y Ranches L.P. sold the high-selling bred heifer to Connor Creek Ranch, Schulenburg, Texas. The high-selling open heifer was sold by Woman Hollerin Ranch, Sealy, Texas to Strait Ranches, Carrizo Springs, Texas.

 

Debbie Townsend, sale chairman, and the consigners were delighted at this year’s crowd. It was good to see so many return buyers and welcome visitors from Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and even Oregon. We were extremely pleased that 42 percent of the sales were to new buyers. Sponsors for this sale were Borchers Southern Y Ranch L.P., LBR Ranches, Corporron Acres, Dos Bros Ranches, DuBois Cattle Co., Four J Cattle, Hargis Farms, Harris Farms, Hefley BHR Ranch, Rancho Salida del Sol, Strait Ranches, Townsend Cattle Co., Twin Creek Ranch, Wendt Ranches and Woman Hollerin Ranch.

 

Mid-Coast International Super Sale

March 4, 2016
Houston, Texas

Sale Manager: American Marketing Services

SALE AVERAGES:
36 lots - $8,616

 

The MidCoast Affiliate's International Super Sale continued to offer buyers the breed's top genetic packages and set records. The 2016 sale, held March 4, 2016 during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, was another record breaking event. Half interest in Lot 14, Hemingway 123-4, consigned by Casey Pitchford, sold for $70,000 to multiple buyers. This 12/03/14 son of TF 110 Red Solo Cup has been a show ring favorite during the show season. 36 lots sold for $310,150, averaging $8,615.52.