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Monday, October 31, 2011

LET THE FALL SALES BEGIN

The next six weeks will bring the fall sale season loaded with top quality bulls and volumes of commercial bred heifers. There's lots of anticipation regarding bred heifer prices this year. Interest is high and the quality as usual is great. If you or anyone you know is in the market and I can help in any way don't be afraid to give me a call. I'd be happy to lend a hand or take a look and let you know what I think.

Winter will be setting in soon...Denver and New York know all about it. It won't be long before feeding season. Thankfully everyone in our part of the country seems to have ample hay supplies and some even had hay to sell. Hay prices are the topic of conversation no matter where you go. Drought area demand put a lot of pressure on local supplies.

Properly supplemented fall feed is critical to good brood cow nutrition. Now is the time to get cows ready for next years production cycle. Remember you can do for one dollar now what it would take two dollars after she calves when it comes to building body condition and making her ready for re breeding in the spring.

Hope to see you at one or more of the fall production sales.

Monday, October 24, 2011

NILE Merit Heifer Show Results

Beau Bromenshenk Named Top Herdsman in 2011 NILE Merit Heifer Program

BILLINGS, MONT.- The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Stock Show is proud to announce Beau Bromenshenk, of Billings, MT, as the 2011 Top Herdsman in the NILE Merit Heifer Program. Bromenshenk also took top honors in Merit Heifer Showmanship. Twenty-five individuals were awarded donated heifers to compete in this year’s program. The Top Herdsman award was determined on three categories: monthly reports, an interview during the NILE, and a jackpot show held October 21.

Results are as follows:

Showmanship:
1. Beau Bromenshenk – Billings, MT
Donor – Oedekoven Angus – Sheridan, WY
2. Dan Johnson – Dillon, MT
Donor – KG Ranch – Three Forks, MT
3. Crystal Schuhmacher – Chadron, NE
Donor – Mydland Angus – Joliet, MT
4. Riley McKenny – Big Timber, MT
Donor – Sidwell Land & Livestock – Columbus, MT

Phenotype:
1. Cierra Lamey - Dillon, MT
Donor – Green Mountain Angus Ranch, Ryegate, MT
2. Seth Kraft – Billings, MT
Donor – Pingetzer’s Six Iron Ranch, Shoshoni, WY
3. Beau Bromenshenk – Billings, MT
Donor – Oedekoven Angus, Sheridan, MT
4. Ashley Werner – Carson, North Dakota
Donor – Redland Red Angus, Hysham, MT
The purpose of the NILE Merit Heifer Program is to help youth get a start in the beef cattle business by awarding heifer calves to participants chosen on the basis of merit, need, future goals and ability to care for the animal. Any youth ages 13-17, who is a 4-H or FFA member may apply. During the program duration, participants are responsible for raising the heifer, arranging for her to be bred, completing the record keeping procedure and bringing the animal back one year later as a bred replacement heifer for exhibit at the Nile Stock Show.
In addition, all heifers were donated by generous ranches from around Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska. This year’s donors were Berry Land & Livestock, Angelo Cattle Co., Klompien Red Angus, Werner Ranch Shorthorns, Laubauch Red Angus, Sidwell Land & Livestock, Walborn Cattle Co., Ehlke Herefords, Y Lazy Y Shorthorns, Currant Creek Angus Ranch, Pingetzer’s Six Iron Ranch, Padlock Ranch, Gardner Angus Ranch, Redland Angus Ranch, Paint Rock Angus Ranch, K2 Red Angus Ranch, Christensen Red Angus, Catherine Callantine of Timberline Ranch, Green Mountain Angus, Hilltop Angus, Bull Mountain Ranch, KG Ranch, Beef Unlimited, Oedekoven Angus, and Veltkamp Angus.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

It's NILE Week in Montana

Many ranch folks will be taking time away from busy fall schedules to take part in the many NILE activities. Go to the NILE web site for a full scheduel of events. Fall is definately in the air and it looks as though the weather will cooperate eventhough the forcast is somewhat cooler than the past weeks.

Shipping is in full swing. Some reports are that calves are coming in a few pounds lighter than predicted but not enough to cause concern. Recent moisture in our area has helped cut the dust for those shipping and weaning the 2011 calf crop. One thing for sure, the fall and winter feed supply is sure to be more palatable and lets hope it doesn't snow under.

I'm hearing plenty of talk about what bred heifers will bring this fall. Well, we'll know in the next few weeks. Several thousand head will cross the block in and around Montana and the Intermountain region by the time you've had your Thanksgiving feast. Believe me, there will be lots of quality with calving dates to fit all programs. Click on the Calander and Classified buttons on my web site to see just some of the offerings.

Hope to see you somewhere along the trail.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

THE WEEKS IN REVIEW

Fall is always my favorite time of year. I look forward to the cool down but certainly not to the snow and cold. My wish is for two seasons, May/June followed by September/October. I could do with out hot summers and cold winters and have always dreamed of haveing a condo in the North and a condo in the South. Maybe it's time I call a realtor in the South!

We've seen a few female dispersion sales the past couple of weeks and interest has been good. The offering at Ox Bow's sale earlier this week were an awsome set of females. Ken and crew had them in excellent condition and the quality was tops. Unofficially, a few over 150 lots averaged over $4,000 and demand stayed strong all through the sale.

NILE will be here soon. Numbers are strong and interest is good in all areas. Everything from club calves to horses will cross the block and enter the show ring. I hope you'll take time to attend the NILE Merit Heifer show and benefit auction on Friday morning at 8am. It's a great event and a very worthwhile program for the youth of our industry.

If I can be of service or help you with your genetic purchases in any way, feel free to give me a call at 406-671-5100 or drop me an email at bill@billpelton.com Be assured your order will be handled professionally and with the strictest of confidence.

Hope to see you down the road at one or more of the fall livestock events.