Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Kristian Rennert with Rennert Ranch. In this episode, Dustin and Kristian will dive into the Rennert Ranch's Maternal Legacies Vol. 4 sale held on Sunday, December 7, 2025. 

Kristian recounts his journey from Colorado to Nebraska, sharing how his initial role with the American International Charolais Association positioned him at the center of the beef industry and laid the foundation for his own ranch. After years on the road, Christian concentrated on growing his own cattle operation, eventually being joined by his wife Becky, whose shared ambitions helped elevate their efforts. Together, they undertook the challenges of building a quality cow herd and hosting successful production sales. Collaboration with partners such as neighbor Frank Meyer and the Hart J Charolais operation played a pivotal role in their ability to scale and launch key bull sales.

The conversation then turns to the genetics and management philosophy of the ranch. Kristian emphasizes their rigorous approach, detailing how selection for traits like birth weight, calving vigor, weaning weights, yearling performance, and carcass quality are all core to their breeding program. Modern tools like ultrasounding and genomic data contribute to the accuracy and reliability of their offerings. With their upcoming Maternal Legacies Sale, the ranch will present donor and recipient females, open and bred heifers, and valuable embryos, all representing many years of careful improvement and investment.

The episode also explores the logistics and unique experience planned for bidders: the sale will be held at Cunningham’s on the Lake in Kearney, providing guests with hospitality, video presentations, and easy access, while facilitating remote participation through online bidding. Kristian expresses genuine excitement regarding both the quality and diversity of the offerings, affirming that this event will highlight Rennert Ranch’s consistent commitment to excellence and its enduring imprint within the cattle industry.

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