Herd Report

Herd Report

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  • Kester Herefords Annual Sale | March 2 in Atkinson, Nebraska
    Kester Herefords of Clearwater, Nebraska is gearing up for their annual production sale on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the livestock market in Atkinson, Nebraska.
    This year’s offering includes:
    Yearling bulls
    Fall bulls
    Commercial Hereford heifers
    F1 black baldy heifers
    Red white face heifers
    New for 2026, Kester Herefords is hosting a special Sale Preview Event on Saturday, February 21 in Clearwater. Join them from 1–5 p.m. for cattle viewing at their facility east of town, followed by a prime rib supper from 5–9 p.m. at the Clearwater Legion Hall. Business partners and fellow cattle producers are invited for a great night of networking and fellowship.
    Sale day begins at 1 p.m. on March 2, with lunch provided at the sale barn café. Online bidding will be available through DVAuction.
    If you’re looking for quality Hereford genetics and productive commercial females, this is a sale you won’t want to miss.
    55 min
  • B-Gee Angus: 41 Years of Private Treaty Excellence | Herd Report Spotlight
    We’re back in Linwood, Nebraska at B-Gee Angus for a special Herd Report Spotlight episode featuring their 41st Annual Private Treaty Sale.
    Brian and Cliff Goff walk us through a deep, consistent set of 47 yearling bulls — from powerful Gable, Architect, and Fair-N-Square sons to impressive home-raised cleanup sires that flat get it done. We also dive into standout females, proven cow families, and the philosophy behind private treaty marketing that has kept repeat customers coming back for generations.
    46 min
  • Sitz 36 Angus Moves to the Sandhills | Maternal-Driven Performance in Action
    In this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to the Nebraska Sandhills to visit Sitz 36 Angus, owned and operated by Cody and Melissa Sitz.
    With a fourth-generation Angus legacy dating back to 1923, the Sitz family continues to build cattle centered on maternal-driven performance — balancing calving ease, growth, carcass merit, and long-term profitability.
    55 min
  • Ostrand Angus 25th Annual Production Sale Preview | Ansley, Nebraska | Feb. 18, 2026
    Ostrand Angus Ranch, owned by Kory and Danielle Ostrand, will host its 25th Annual Production Sale on February 18th at the ranch south of Ansley, Nebraska.
    This family-run program focuses on balanced genetics — fertility, maternal strength, performance, and carcass value — all developed in real-world Nebraska conditions. Bulls are raised with space, athleticism, and structural soundness in mind.
    Highlights include:
    Powerful sons of Merit, Man in Black, Gunner, and Resolution
    Home-raised herd sires shaping the future of the program
    A deep, high-quality set of registered females
    Celebrating the 25th sale
    If you’re looking for cattle that combine longevity, performance, and phenotype — this is one you won’t want to miss.
    Sale starts at 1 PM CST. Bid in person or online via DV Auction.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Bullerman Angus & K&J Angus Preview | 14th Annual Production Sale – Feb. 20, 2026
    On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to southwest Minnesota to preview the 14th Annual Production Sale hosted by Bullerman Angus and K&J Angus.
    Tyler Bowman and Keith Mosier walk through a powerful, consistent offering built on proven cow families, disciplined mating decisions, and a strong focus on maternal quality and performance. This year’s sale features 50 Angus bulls and 25 females, including ET flush brothers, calving-ease options, performance bulls, and elite replacement females.
    The conversation highlights standout sire groups, uniformity across the offering, disposition, foot quality, and how stacking proven cow families continues to drive results for both commercial and seedstock operations.
    Sale Details:
    51 min
  • Feet, Structure, and Longevity | Hawk Angus Farms Spotlight
    Hawk Angus Farms is preparing for its 3rd Annual Bull and Female Sale on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and we traveled to Goodson, Missouri, to take a deep dive into the program.
    In this Herd Report Spotlight Series, we visit with Sam Hawk and Logan Hawk as they walk us through a powerful set of Angus bulls and females developed with longevity, soundness, and real-world functionality in mind.
    From bulls raised in large, rugged pastures to emphasize feet and structure, to a cow herd built around maternal strength and fertility, Hawk Angus focuses on cattle that work — not just look good on paper.
    The sale offering includes:
    Athletic, gentle bulls developed without corn
    Deep, productive females backed by proven cow families
    Select lots with retained interest and spring possession opportunities
    1 hr 9 min
  • Lemke Cattle Spotlight: Inside the February 13 Bull Sale in Lawrence, Nebraska
    In this special Herd Report Spotlight Series episode, we’re on location with the Lemke family at Lemke Cattle ahead of their February 13, 2026 bull sale at the Lemke Sale Facility in Lawrence.
    We walk through the cow herd, donor females, and the genetics behind this year’s offering—covering Red Angus, Angus hybrids, and age-advantaged bulls built for soundness, fertility, and longevity. Randy and Tanner share their breeding philosophy, why feet and udders come first, and how they balance phenotype with performance to produce cattle that work for commercial operations.
    We also dive into sale details, volume discounts, online bidding options, and how Lemke Cattle continues to support programs like Beef in Schools through their Golden Boy fundraiser.
    1 hr
  • Spotlight Series: Nagorske Brothers Angus and the Feb. 19 Bull Sale
    On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Curt Nagorske of Nagorske Brothers Angus to preview the February 19, 2026 bull sale at the Kimball Livestock Exchange in South Dakota.
    The conversation takes a detailed walk through the catalog, touching on fall bulls, spring yearlings, flush brothers, heifer bulls, and power bulls — along with honest insight into how Curt and his brother Mike evaluate cattle beyond just numbers.
    In this episode:
    How Nagorske Brothers builds cattle for longevity
    Evaluating fall vs. spring-born bulls
    Where EPDs help — and where they don’t
    Why phenotype, feet, and structure still matter
    Elite donor cows and flush opportunities
    Sale-day logistics and bidding options
    47 min
  • Spotlight Series: Sonderup Angus and the Feb. 24 Bull & Female Sale
    On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Lori and Ashley Wagner of Sonderup Angus, a family-operated Angus program based near Genoa, Nebraska, ahead of their Feb. 24, 2026 bull and female sale.
    The conversation traces the history of the herd, from 4-H beginnings to a rebuilt cow base centered on depth, thickness, maternal strength, and disposition. Lori and Ashley explain why phenotype still matters, how they use AI and ET responsibly, and what buyers can expect in this year’s offering.
    In this episode:
    The Sonderup Angus family story
    Why maternal cows drive long-term success
    Balancing show-ring appeal with real-world function
    Bulls and females built for longevity and usability
    Sale-day details and buyer expectations
    43 min

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Herd Report takes you inside the cattle industry for honest conversations with breeders, producers and industry leaders from across the country. Hosted by Scott Beck, guests discuss cattle genetics, breeding programs, herd management, marketing and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Angus, Simmental, Charolais, Hereford, Gelbvieh, Limousin, registered or crossbred—we simply enjoy talking about good cattle with the great people who make up this industry.

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