Welcome back to Genetics & The Gavel, powered by American Cattlemen. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Bailey Johnson, Oner of Johnson Angus Ranch. In this episode, Bailey and Gale will dive into the Johnson Angus Ranch 54th Annual Genetic Advantage Bull Sale, held on February 28th, 2026, at 1PM CST at Mobridge, South Dakota. 

The Johnson Angus Ranch breeding philosophy centers on producing cattle that work in real-world conditions - moderate, efficient, structurally sound, and capable of adding pounds while maintaining cow herd longevity. Many of their bulls come from cow families that have stood the test of time, with multiple generations still in production today. Disposition, soundness, and usability remain priorities in every mating decision they make.

The upcoming sale will showcase a deep offering headlined by 81 yearling Angus bulls, eight aged bulls, and 27 bred heifers. Bailey describes the yearling bulls as a very consistent yet individually unique group, with many sired by home-raised sires for the first time. She highlights several key sire groups, including Rainmaker 4404, known for strong maternal daughters; BNB Holy Water; BJJ Legacy, a Baldrige Bronc son whose progeny combine performance with the kind of females commercial producers need; and the Jose sire line, bringing in OCC Juno blood and producing calm, structurally sound daughters with good udders and feet. Another major sire group is the Quarrel 3/3 bulls, which Bailey describes as powerful, high-quality cattle and notes that lots 32 and 33 stand out as particularly multi-dimensional.

Bailey and Gale then discuss the aged bulls, including Patron, cataloged as Lot 88, an experienced herd sire and full brother to Jose, representing a rare opportunity to purchase genetics from the heart of the program. Bailey explains their development philosophy: bulls are grown on a high-fiber ration without silage or distillers grains, aiming to express genetic potential while ensuring they are sound and ready to work without being over-conditioned.

The 27 bred heifers are a first-time sale feature for Johnson Angus. Many come directly from the keeper pen and will be sold in two groups sorted by calving dates, with gate cut available under defined minimums.

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