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Ginger Hill Angus | Dr. Brooke Miller | 2026 Bull & Female Sale | Herd ReportWhat does it take to build an Angus cow herd that stands the test of time?This week on Herd Report, Scott Beck travels to beautiful Virginia to sit down with Dr. Brooke “Doc” Miller of Ginger Hill Angus for an in-depth look at a breeding program built on more than six decades of disciplined selection.Since 1959, Ginger Hill Angus has focused on one goal: producing superior Angus seedstock that works for commercial cattlemen.From outstanding feet and udders to fertility, longevity, structural correctness, and the ability to thrive on challenging fescue pastures, Doc explains the philosophy behind his cattle and why functional genetics matter more than ever.We also dive into the November 14, 2026 Ginger Hill Angus Annual Production Sale, featuring:🐂 40 performance-tested fall yearling Angus bulls🐄 30 fall-calving cows and heifers, many with calves at side or heavy in calfScott and Doc go through the offering, discussing influential cow families, standout females, herd bull prospects, and the genetics behind the program.In this episode:The breeding philosophy that has guided Ginger Hill Angus since 1959Selecting cattle for longevity, fertility, feet, udders, and structural soundnessWhy fescue tolerance is so importantThe cow families that have shaped the Ginger Hill programHow Ginger Hill develops its yearling bullsStandout sale prospects, including Ginger Hill AtlasA detailed look at the 2026 bull and female offeringSALE INFORMATION📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026📍 Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises — Culpeper, Virginia🕛 12:00 PM Eastern💻 Online bidding available through DVAuction🌐 Learn more: https://gingerhillangus.comWhether you're looking for your next herd bull, a foundation female, or simply want to learn more about building functional Angus genetics, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Subscribe to Herd Report for more conversations with cattle breeders and seedstock producers from across the country.Let's Get To It!#HerdReport #GingerHillAngus #AngusCattle #AngusGenetics #BullSale #Seedstock #CattleBreeding #BeefCattle

Star Creek Angus | 2026 Bull & Female Sale Preview | Herd ReportWe're back in Durant, Oklahoma, at Star Creek Angus, and once again, they have put together an outstanding set of Angus cattle!On this episode of Herd Report, Scott Beck sits down with Star Creek Angus owner Dennis Bowen and Chad Milius to take an inside look at their upcoming 11th Annual Bull & Female Sale on November 7, 2026.After spending the day touring the ranch and looking through the sale offering, we break down some of the standout bulls, discuss the cow families behind them, and take a close look at an exceptional group of bred females.Chad shares his philosophy on building a cowherd around maternal strength, fertility, sound feet, fleshing ability, and longevity. We also dive into the genetics and breeding decisions that have helped Star Creek Angus continue to improve its cattle year after year.In this episode:The breeding philosophy behind Star Creek AngusStandout bulls and our favorite lots in the 2026 saleThe influence of Net Worth, Crush, Badger, and other important geneticsCalving-ease bulls, maternal traits, and performanceSix registered bred heifers, including some of the best females Star Creek has offered50 commercial black and black-white-faced bred heifersWhat makes the Star Creek Angus program and its people so specialAnd of course, there's plenty of laughs, a little friendly ribbing, and even some talk about a 40-yard dash!STAR CREEK ANGUS – 11TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026🕛 Noon📍 Star Creek Angus – Durant, OklahomaJoin the crew Friday evening, November 6, for dinner and fellowship ahead of the sale.Sale catalog and more information:https://www.starcreekangus.comOnline bidding and sale videos:https://www.liveauctions.tvWhether you're a registered Angus breeder, commercial cattleman, or just someone who appreciates great cattle and good people, this is an episode you won't want to miss!Thanks for watching Herd Report! Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with cattle breeders and producers from across the country.Let's Get To It!#HerdReport #StarCreekAngus #AngusCattle #AngusGenetics #BullSale #CattleBreeding #Seedstock #BeefCattle

Birch Creek Angus | October 30 Bull & Female Sale Preview | Herd ReportGreat cattle, proven genetics, and a FOUR-YEAR bull guarantee!In this special Herd Report Spotlight Series episode, Scott Beck travels to beautiful Ruby Valley, Nevada, to sit down with Aaron Tenney and Logan Sampson of Birch Creek Angus ahead of their October 30th Bull & Female Sale.We take a deep dive into one of the most exciting offerings Birch Creek Angus has put together, including an outstanding set of aged Angus bulls and, for the first time, a select offering of registered Angus females!Aaron and Logan explain what makes their program different, including their remarkable four-year bull guarantee, their commitment to customer satisfaction, and why they believe in breeding cattle that can thrive in some of the toughest country in America.We also break down some of our favorite bulls in the offering, discuss the cow families behind them, and take a closer look at genetics from Checkered Flag, Bravo, Prolific, Troubadour, Respect, and more.In this episode:Why Birch Creek Angus stands behind its bulls for FOUR yearsA look at the standout bulls selling October 30thThe impressive flush brothers from the 8001 cow familyWhy phenotype, maternal strength, and real-world performance matterThe first-ever offering of registered Angus femalesFinding genetics that work for commercial cattlemenPlenty of laughs, great stories, and honest cattle talk!Whether you're looking for your next herd sire, wanting to strengthen your cow herd, or simply enjoy talking about great Angus cattle, this is an episode you won't want to miss.BIRCH CREEK ANGUS SALE📅 October 30📍 Ruby Valley, Nevada — At the Ranch💻 Online bidding available through DVAuctionBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Herd Report for more conversations with the breeders and cattlemen shaping the future of the beef industry.#HerdReport #BirchCreekAngus #AngusCattle #BullSale #AngusGenetics #Seedstock #CattleRanching #BeefCattle

This  episode features host Scott Beck interviewing Zach Beutler, founder of Beutler Cattle Company, recorded live at Pender Livestock in Pender, Nebraska — Zach's family's sale barn his grandfather bought in 1969.Zach's Background:Zach grew up in the sale barn business but left home at 18, eventually moving to Tallahassee, Florida to run a supplement/nutrition franchise. He grew it to 6-7 locations, hit an $8M revenue goal, then lost everything — going bankrupt after Amazon and digital advertising disrupted his e-commerce model. He rebuilt, eventually running a portfolio company with 9 home service franchise brands and ~1,500 locations nationwide. Despite corporate success, he wanted to get back to cattle.Getting Into Cattle:Around 2018-2019, Zach moved back to Nebraska, bought an abandoned 20-acre property, and purchased his first 10 registered Simmental cows at the Badger Creek dispersal in Kansas (where he sat next to Dallas Woltemath and fed him jerky so he wouldn't bid against him). He shifted toward Angus for the technology and data advantages, and his uncle Chris Beutler (a well-known Simmental breeder) pointed him toward the famous Patsy cow — a Resource daughter that flushed 20+ embryos per cycle and became the launchpad for Beutler Cattle Company's embryo sales business.Business Model & Buying Philosophy:Zach runs a lean operation without inherited land or deep capital. His strategy: buy interest in proven donor cows, flush them heavily, sell embryos to offset costs, and reinvest. His criteria for buying a cow, in order: Marketability — proven progeny, a story you can build around Phenotype — bigger framed, deep-bodied, wedge-shaped, with power Genomic competitiveness — doesn't chase extreme numbers but needs solid performance Pedigree — strong cow family behind her, clean sire side Structural soundness — good feet and udder are non-negotiable Affordability — creative deals, partnerships, persistenceThe October 19th Frozen Genetics Sale on CCI.Live:The second half of the episode walks through the sale catalog lot by lot. Key donors featured include:LT Nora 0247 — Zach's personal favorite, a Sunny Boy daughter found at Lindskoog's, first-ever embryos offered (by Inevitable)Lawson's Chloe C815 — a 10-year-old matriarch with 70+ daughters in 22 herds, top 1% $M and $WBlair's West Erica 44F — a Renown daughter out of the legendary 74A cowColeman Donna 7100 — a Resource daughter out of the famous 714 Donna, chased for 18 monthsSAV Black Cap May 4136D clone — a clone of arguably the most famous cow in Angus historyMohnen Abigail 7319 — a newer donor partnered on with Scott KatasColeman Donna 439 — dam of Glacier, top income-producing Donna 714 daughterPlus deceased donors: 3525 (dam of Quarterback), 6644 (dam of Panther), and the original Patsy cowThe sale includes heifer pregnancies, grade one embryos, unique semen lots, and partnership embryos from donors Zach doesn't fully own but markets for partners. Notable matings include Chloe x Inevitable, 7100 x High Country, 7100 x Man In Black, and 4136 clone x Inevitable.

Host Scott Beck visits Vision Angus in Holyoke, Colorado, for a spotlight episode previewing their upcoming Female Sale on October 24th at the Beef Barn. Scott sits down with Brent Vielesmeyer and his son Austin to walk through the sale offering top to bottom — and as Scott says, "there is no bottom."The episode covers the elite donor cows anchoring the sale, led by Lot 1: the Evergreen 245 cow (sired by Square B Atlantis), offered with her Rygate heifer calf and a Prosper pregnancy or embryos. Brent and Austin also break down the Mill Brae 8305 cow and her standout Sits Eternity flush heifer, Rita 492 (bred to the hard-to-find HF High Country 7L), and daughters of the Erika Evelina 243 cow — plus embryos and pregnancies from each donor.Austin then walks through eight registered Angus show heifers and a steer, including lead-off PVF Capone and PVF Kingpin heifers from the Phyllis cow family. The discussion highlights disposition, youth development, and the goal of raising show heifers that become productive herd cows.The sale will also feature Montana Judgment daughters, bred heifers to sires like Flint, Venerate, and Prairie Rain, and a semen package at the end. Bidding available online at salering.live. For more info, visit the Vision Angus Facebook page or call Brent at 970-520-9006.