Sale Results
Breeders of the Carolinas Sale
May 12, 2018 | Chester, S.C.
SALE AVERAGES:
3 Bulls - $2,200
3 Bred Heifers - $2,400
6 Exposed Heifers - $1,717
22 Open Heifers - $1,483
5 Pairs - $2,290
4 3N1 - $4,700
43 Purebred Females - $2,023
34 STAR 5 Females - $1,246
1 STAR 5 Bull - $1,250
The Breeders of the Carolinas Sale was sponsored by Breeders of Carolinas Santa Gertrudis Association, and the sales consultant was Bill Lundberg. The high-selling lot, a cow-calf pair, was consigned by Creech Farms, Zebulon, N.C., and was sold to Townsend Cattle Co., Louise, Texas, for $8,000. Also, a pair was consigned by MC Ranch, Alpharetta, Ga., and was sold to Jim Bo Shaver for $4,500.
Crimson Classic Sale
April 28, 2018 | Cullman, Ala.
SALE AVERAGES:
47 Registered Lots - $3,795
6 Pairs - $5,583
20 Bred Females - $4,315
21 Open Heifers - $2,790
20 Embryos - $525
76 Crossbred Females - $1,350
The Crimson Classic Sale took place April 28, 2018, and was sponsored by the Alabama Connection. The sales manager was Darren Richmond and the auctioneer was Hoover Case. The high-seling lot was a cow-calf pair consigned by 777 Farms, Magnolia, Ark., and was sold to Lou Al Tuck Farm, Great Falls, S.C., and Madisyn Douglas, Bonham, Texas, for $12,250. Another pair was consigned by Flying C Ranch, Searcy, Ark., and was sold to Cotton Branch Plantation, Smithdale, Miss., for $8,000. The high-selling bred heifer was consigned by Creech Farms, Zebulon, N.C., and was sold to Grandview Farm, Hamilton, Ala., and Harris Farms, Cleburne, Texas, for $7,750. The high-selling open heifer was consigned by Ray and Robin Ward, Hartselle, Ala., and was sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala., for $4,750. The volume buyers were Tim and Kim Graham, Coffeeville, Ala., and Graves Creek Ranch, Barry Powell, Columbia, Miss.
Rocky Mountain Santa Gertrudis Association’s Spring Runoff Sale
April 7, 2018 | Bosque, N.M.
SALE AVERAGES:
Purebred Females - $4,384
STAR 5 Females - $1,979
The 4th Annual Rocky Mountain Santa Gertrudis Association’s Spring Runoff Sale was strong, and Santa Gertrudis purebred and commercial females sold for a premium. The sale’s stand-out lot was Lot 86, Red Doc 5372 and heifer calf 7437, as this unique pair offered marbling and some of the most modern genetics in the breed. This high-selling lot was sold to Wiley Ranch, Deville, La., for $28,000. Several other females sold well, and the cattle were a good representation of modern, industry-based Santa Gertrudis cattle.
Red Doc Farm’s Red Hot Bull Sale
April 7, 2018 | Bosque, N.M.
SALE AVERAGES:
Bulls - $4,738
The 2018 Red Hot Bull Sale had a packed house and was the first-ever offering of all “Grow Safe” tested Santa Gertrudis bulls in the country. Leo Casas III was the auctioneer. The high- selling Lot 1, Red Doc Trump Train 7013, was sold to Len Custer, Kennedy, Texas, for $17,500. The high-selling Lot 2, Dinero 6341, was sold to Cross Timbers Cattle, Burleson, Texas, for $20,000. The high-selling Lot 3, Red Doc Diablo 6306, was sold to partnership Wiley Ranch, Deville, La., and Gyranda Ranches, Queensland, Australia, for $20,000. The high-selling Lot 34, Red Doc Riot 7069, was sold to partnership Flying C Ranch, Searcy, Ark., and Cotton Branch Plantation, Smithdale, Miss. The Red Hot Bull Sale kept its strength throughout due to strong support from commercial cattlemen. Bulls sold from Florida to Utah and internationally to Mexico and Australia.
Pitchford Baby Doll Blowout Sale
March 31, 2018 | Athens, Texas
SALE AVERAGES:
30 Open Heifers - $4,355
The Pitchford Baby Doll Blowout Sale was held March 31, 2018, in Athens, Texas, and was managed by Cattle in Motion. The high-selling lot was sold to Vesper Ranch, Cotulla, Texas, for $15,000.
Bluebonnet Classic Sale
March 24, 2018 | Hallettsville, Texas
SALE AVERAGES:
30 Bred Heifers - $2,311
41 Open Heifers - $2,246
17 Pairs - $3,038
2 Bulls - $2,950
The high-selling lot, a bred heifer, was consigned by Strait Ranches, Carrizo Springs, Texas, and was sold to Wunderlich Farm, Brenham, Texas, for $5,750..
Super American Bull Sale
March 22, 2018 | Victoria, Texas
SALE AVERAGES:
50 Santa Gertrudis Bulls - $3,840
14 Santa Gertrudis STAR 5 Bulls - $3,267
The Super American Bull Sale was held March 22, 2018, in Victoria, Texas, and was sponsored by Briggs Ranches, Harris Riverbend Farm and Salacoa Valley Farm. The sale was managed by American Marketing Services. The high-selling bull, a Pistol son, was consigned by Harris Riverbend Farm, Cleburne, Texas, and was sold to Quail Valley Farms, Oneonta, Ala., for $20,500. The high-selling Lot 12, C-P Pistol 314D5(ET) was consigned by Harris Riverbend Farm, Cleburne, Texas, and was sold to Lackey Ranch, Yorktown, Texas, for $7,000.
Mid-Coast Santa Gertrudis International Super Sale
March 2, 2018 | Houston, Texas
SALE AVERAGES:
41 Lots - $9,151
The International Super Sale was sponsored by the Mid-Coast Santa Gertrudis Association. The auctioneer was Doak Lambert and the sales manager was American Marketing Services’ Richard Hood. The high-selling lot, a pair with 50 percent interest and full possession, was consigned by Red Doc Farm, Belen, N.M., and was sold to Quail Valley Farms, Oneonta, Ala., and Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Ala., for $35,000. The high-selling pick of bred heifers was consigned by King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas, and was sold to Miller Alexander, McAllen, Texas, for $22,000. The high-selling pick of donor cows was consigned by Quail Valley Farms and was sold to Salacoa Valley Farms, Fairmount, Ga., for $20,500. The high-selling bred heifer was consigned by Strait Ranches, Carrizo Springs, Texas, and was sold to Harris Riverbend Farms, Cleburne, Texas, for $ 15,500.
Banners & Buckles Sale Report
Feb. 10, 2018 | Jackson, MS
SALE AVERAGES:
14 Open Heifers - $4,140
4 Bulls - $3,350
3 STAR 5 Open Heifers - $2,180
16 Embryos - $525
The Banner & Buckles Sale took place in Jackson, Miss. on February 10, 2018. The auctioneer was Jarvene Shakelford and the sales manager was Darren Richmond. The high-selling open heifer, Masterpiece Daughter, was consigned by Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Ala., and was sold to Tinney Farms for $8,600. The high-selling bull, 3T Syrus son, was consigned by Rockin 3T Ranch, Ennis, Texas and was sold to Ace Cattle Co., Athens, Texas, for $5,500. The open heifer, Miss 777 750 a Pistol daughter, was consigned by Triple 777 Farms, Magnolia, Ark., and was sold to Micah Flemens, Waco, Texas for $7,200. The open heifer, CB 719 a CB Bear daughter, was consigned by Cotton Branch Plantation, Smithdale, Miss., and was sold to Ace Cattle Co., for $6,600. The high-selling STAR 5 open heifer was consigned by 777 Farm and was sold to Misty Edwards, Magnolia, Ark. for $2,350. The volume buyer was David and Jason Herring, Laurel, Miss.
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.