Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast and our Producer Profile. Coming up, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of American Cattlemen, Scott Eblen and Kadee Calhoun from Eblen Simmental. Scott's father, Doug Eblen, originally started the cattle breeding program in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which Scott and his daughter Katie have continued to develop and expand. The family runs both a cattle operation and row crop farm, experiencing an above-average corn crop that year despite some dry conditions. The Eblen Simmental bull sale on February 22nd will feature 34 purebred Simmental and Sim-Angus bulls with a focus on growth, frame, and functionality. Scott emphasizes breeding cattle with substantial growth potential, preferring larger-framed bulls that maintain practical working characteristics. He feeds his bulls a low-corn ration designed to help them transition smoothly to pasture without losing condition. The bulls demonstrate impressive performance metrics, with some gaining nearly 4.5 pounds per day and showing strong genetic potential. Several notable bulls were highlighted during the discussion, including a March-born calf weighing 1,340 pounds with a 39.5-inch scrotal measurement, and bulls from Canadian and Nebraska bloodlines that show exceptional growth and structural soundness. Scott and Katie pride themselves on producing cattle with good feet, strong bone structure, and eye appeal. The sale will be a live auction held in their heated garage, with Cam Hart as the auctioneer. They offer free delivery and will keep purchased bulls for 30 days at no additional cost. Their breeding philosophy centers on producing functional, high-performing cattle that can add value to commercial producers' herds by putting pounds on calves - which ultimately translates to increased profitability. The podcast showcased a family committed to continuous improvement in their cattle breeding program, blending traditional farming values with modern genetic selection techniques.  

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