Welcome back to Genetics & the Gavel, powered by American Cattlemen Media. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of American Cattlemen Media, and he chats with Nate Heim, Owner of Heim Cattle Company. In this episode, Nate and Gale will dive into the Heim Cattle Co. 12th Annual Production Sale, held on March 14th, 2026, at 1PM CT, at Heim Cattle Co. St Charles, Minnesota. 

Over the years, Heim Cattle Co. has remained focused on identifying and developing genetics that work for their customers across the country. Every animal in their sale has been carefully selected for genetic merit, structural integrity, and real-world performance.

Nate's grandparents ran a dairy until the early 1990s, while his father focused on crop farming and seed sales. When Nate returned from college, he was encouraged to bring his own enterprise to the table, which led him to registered Black Angus cattle. Inspired by an early experience at a Pine View Angus sale and guided by industry mentors like Chris Earl and partner Mike Brummel, Nate built a seedstock operation emphasizing functional, carcass‑driven genetics.

Heim Cattle Company’s philosophy centers on cattle that grade prime while remaining structurally sound and practical for commercial producers. Nate stresses the importance of good feet, bone, and adaptability across environments, along with fertility, unassisted calving, vigorous calf growth, and end‑product value. The 2026 sale offering includes a large group of Angus bulls, both yearlings and older, plus registered heifers, genetic opportunities, and a significant set of commercial spring‑bred heifers.

Nate walks through key sire groups such as Red State, Dutton, Clarities, Rock Creek Whitewater descendants, and Pappies, explaining how each contributes frame, performance, marbling, and structural quality. He highlights particularly influential donor cows like H2 42 from Green Valley and C113 from Pine View, whose progeny have shown exceptional consistency and strong EPD profiles. Open and bred heifers were selected from the top of the herd, with some carrying embryos from elite matings to give buyers added genetic upside.

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