Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Aaron McKinney, he's the field editor for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Sam Twedt, Owner of Twedt Red Angus. In this episode, Sam and Aaron dive into the Twedt Red Angus 16th Annual Production Sale, held on February 3rd, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, right there at the ranch in McHenry, North Dakota. 

Sam Twedt, the fourth generation in his family's ranching tradition, manages Twedt Red Angus with his father, running 450 commercial and 200 registered Red Angus Cows. Established in 2009 with the acquisition of the Bar R Red Angus herd, they've rapidly improved their genetics. They aggressively utilize embryo transfer, flushing 5-8 top cows and implanting about 100 embryos annually to advance herd quality.

Located north of McHenry, ND, their cattle thrive on native pastures and rolling hills. customer satisfaction is paramount, and the Twedts stand behind their investment. Sam offers expert guidance, knowing his cow herd "inside and out," which helps the customers select the bull that best fits their specific program goals.

The sale is set to feature a deep selection of Red Angus yearling bulls, with particular excitement surrounding standout lots, especially those sired by STRA Ranch Hand and STRA Relentless. These bulls are recognized for their desirable traits, such as excellent feet, easy fleshing, impressive athleticism, calving ease, and overall contribution to herd quality.

In addition to yearling bulls, the event will showcase a select group of two-year-old virgin bulls, developed with particular attention to provide buyers with animals that offer an age advantage and reliable breeding performance. Registered bred heifers and a unique opportunity to acquire the entire replacement pen of commercial bred Red Angus heifers were significant highlights, offering proven genetics from a well-established, predominantly closed herd. The program's genetics have garnered positive feedback from prior buyers and are expected to deliver strong maternal traits and robust calves, meeting the needs of both seedstock and commercial buyers.

Attention was also given to sale logistics and buyer experience. Video footage of the sale lots will be made available for online viewing, with cattle tours arranged despite challenging winter weather. Delivery logistics were emphasized, with free transport provided within 500 miles and flexible arrangements for further distances. The program is committed to customer satisfaction, offering guarantees on their cattle and a willingness to address any issues post-sale. Volume discounts and a reputation for excellent hospitality, including a popular lunch, further enhance the buyer experience. The podcast closed with encouragement for prospective buyers to join the sale in person or via online platforms.

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