Welcome 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 Ty Dieters, with Turtle Creek Angus. In this episode, they will dive into the Turtle Creek Angus 2026 Annual Bull Sale, held on April 8th, 2026, at 1PM MDT, at the Faith Livestock Commission Company, Faith, South Dakota. 

At Turtle Creek Angus, they are first generation, black angus seedstock producers. Located in the Western plains near Faith, South Dakota. They strive to keep the angus cow at the forefront, by producing complete, balanced-trait cattle that will perform for their ranch as well as their customers.

At Turtle Creek Angus, their philosophy is raising cattle with the commercial producer in mind. In the Faith area, cattle are the primary enterprise, and Ty wants his herd to function in the same kind of no‑frills environment that commercial ranchers face. Their cows are expected to perform under practical, real‑world conditions, not pampered scenarios. A major emphasis is placed on disposition and stockmanship. Ty is adamant that they do not make excuses for bad attitudes in cattle. From branding onward, the cattle are handled quietly and consistently, which he believes trains them to be calmer, easier to manage, and more enjoyable to be around.

The offering this year includes 55 yearling Angus bulls and six age-advantaged Angus bulls. Ty highlights the LT Clarion sire group as central to their program, describing this sire as one of the safest cow builders available and noting how well his daughters are turning out. He also emphasizes the Baldridge Badger group, praising the bulls for their substance and performance, and noting that they have been used heavily again after a strong first impression. Additional bulls come from other sires, including home‑raised herd bulls, contributing to a very consistent, uniform offering.

Ty explains that the age‑advantaged bulls are fall‑borns from a small fall‑calving effort that has found solid demand. Many producers, he notes, are increasingly interested in older bulls, especially after strong cull bull prices and concerns about relying solely on yearlings. He encourages potential buyers to view the bulls ahead of sale day or visit the ranch to see the cow herd and evaluate the program in person.

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