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 sits down with Theresa Miller, Co-Owner of Prairie View Farms. In this episode, Theresa and Gale will dive into the Prairie View Farms 16th Annual Spring Production Sale, held on April 10th, 2026, in Gridley, Illinois.

Prairie View Farm is a third generation purebred Angus Ranch owned by Alan and Theresa Miller in Gridley, Illinois, in close partnership with Alan's sister and her husband, Brandon and Cathy Jones. The farm raises donor-quality purebred Angus Females and Herd Sire Prospects to both Angus breeders and commercial cow producers.

Theresa outlines PVF’s breeding philosophy: to produce Angus cattle that excel both in the show ring and in practical, real-world production environments. The operation is known for influential cow families such as Proven Queen, Missy, and Blackbird, as well as herd sires whose impact extends beyond show cattle. Alan has been deeply involved in breed improvement through service on the American Angus Association board and leadership within its genetics arm, emphasizing EPDs and forward progress in Angus genetics.

The discussion then centers on PVF’s 16th Annual Spring Production Sale on April 10, 2026, at the farm. Theresa describes a diverse offering that includes elite summer- and fall-born heifer calves, later-calving bred heifers, herd sire candidates, and multiple embryo lots. PVF calves nearly year-round and uses in vitro fertilization extensively, supported by several cooperator herds, allowing them to market cattle across age groups and showcase consistency within key cow families. Embryos are produced and managed in partnership with a major reproductive technology provider, enabling buyers to access PVF genetics and replicate successful matings. Theresa emphasizes the value of viewing cattle in person before the evening sale and notes that interested buyers can also participate remotely through online bidding and phone support.

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