Episodes

T-Bone Angus is celebrating 70 years of raising registered Angus cattle — and their 30th Annual Brookhouser T-Bone Angus Bull Sale is set for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Atkinson Livestock Market in Atkinson, Nebraska In this Spotlight Series episode of Herd Report, we visit the ranch just west of Brunswick, Nebraska, with Alex Brookhouser to walk through a powerful set of bulls built for longevity, maternal strength, structural integrity and real-world performance.

What happens when two longtime A.I. and seedstock professionals decide the industry needs a better way? On this episode of Herd Report, we sit down with Breeder Link founders Lex Carter and Robert Whitacre to talk about their breeder-driven, owner-operated semen marketing company focused on real-world, maternally built cattle. With decades of experience at major A.I. studs, Lex and Robert saw a gap in the industry. Too many good bulls were being overlooked. Too much emphasis was being placed on ...

This week on Herd Report, we travel to Amherst, Colorado to spotlight Vision Angus and their powerful, maternal-focused Angus program. Brent and Austin Veesenmeyer are building cattle with a clear vision: functional, fault-free, profit-driven genetics that work for commercial cattlemen. Their focus is simple — strong cows first. The bulls are the byproduct. From standout Judgment sons and elite Deep Water progeny to a jaw-dropping set of Craftsman calves and a special Armstrong flush, this offer...

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Linwood, Nebraska, for a visit with Macholan Angus ahead of their 6th Annual Production Sale.

The Heart of the Herd Sale is set for March 4th at 1 PM at the Rawlins County Fairgrounds in Atwood, Kansas — and Klein Ranch is bringing a powerful set of Simmental and SimAngus genetics. In this Spotlight Series episode of Herd Report, we sit down with Heath Klein of Klein Ranch to break down the program, the philosophy, and the bulls that are built to work in real-world commercial environments. From all-purpose and terminal sires to maternal standouts and calving-ease options, this offering i...

Kester Herefords of Clearwater, Nebraska is gearing up for their annual production sale on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the livestock market in Atkinson, Nebraska. This year’s offering includes: Yearling bulls Fall bulls Commercial Hereford heifers F1 black baldy heifers Red white face heifers New for 2026, Kester Herefords is hosting a special Sale Preview Event on Saturday, February 21 in Clearwater. Join them from 1–5 p.m. for cattle viewing at their facility east of town, followed by a prime ri...

We’re back in Linwood, Nebraska at B-Gee Angus for a special Herd Report Spotlight episode featuring their 41st Annual Private Treaty Sale. Brian and Cliff Goff walk us through a deep, consistent set of 47 yearling bulls — from powerful Gable, Architect, and Fair-N-Square sons to impressive home-raised cleanup sires that flat get it done. We also dive into standout females, proven cow families, and the philosophy behind private treaty marketing that has kept repeat customers coming back for gene...

Brent Voss joins us from Dexter, Iowa, to preview the 2026 Voss Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale on February 28. We break down the powerful Throttle, Harvester and Hollywood sire groups, the influence of 92-75 and 31-74, and a deep set of donor-quality females.

In this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to the Nebraska Sandhills to visit Sitz 36 Angus, owned and operated by Cody and Melissa Sitz. With a fourth-generation Angus legacy dating back to 1923, the Sitz family continues to build cattle centered on maternal-driven performance — balancing calving ease, growth, carcass merit, and long-term profitability.

Ostrand Angus Ranch, owned by Kory and Danielle Ostrand, will host its 25th Annual Production Sale on February 18th at the ranch south of Ansley, Nebraska. This family-run program focuses on balanced genetics — fertility, maternal strength, performance, and carcass value — all developed in real-world Nebraska conditions. Bulls are raised with space, athleticism, and structural soundness in mind. Highlights include: Powerful sons of Merit, Man in Black, Gunner, and Resolution Home-raised herd sir...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to southwest Minnesota to preview the 14th Annual Production Sale hosted by Bullerman Angus and K&J Angus. Tyler Bowman and Keith Mosier walk through a powerful, consistent offering built on proven cow families, disciplined mating decisions, and a strong focus on maternal quality and performance. This year’s sale features 50 Angus bulls and 25 females, including ET flush brothers, calving-ease options, performance bulls, and elite re...

Hawk Angus Farms is preparing for its 3rd Annual Bull and Female Sale on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and we traveled to Goodson, Missouri, to take a deep dive into the program. In this Herd Report Spotlight Series, we visit with Sam Hawk and Logan Hawk as they walk us through a powerful set of Angus bulls and females developed with longevity, soundness, and real-world functionality in mind. From bulls raised in large, rugged pastures to emphasize feet and structure, to a cow herd built around m...

In this special Herd Report Spotlight Series episode, we’re on location with the Lemke family at Lemke Cattle ahead of their February 13, 2026 bull sale at the Lemke Sale Facility in Lawrence. We walk through the cow herd, donor females, and the genetics behind this year’s offering—covering Red Angus, Angus hybrids, and age-advantaged bulls built for soundness, fertility, and longevity. Randy and Tanner share their breeding philosophy, why feet and udders come first, and how they balance phenoty...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Curt Nagorske of Nagorske Brothers Angus to preview the February 19, 2026 bull sale at the Kimball Livestock Exchange in South Dakota. The conversation takes a detailed walk through the catalog, touching on fall bulls, spring yearlings, flush brothers, heifer bulls, and power bulls — along with honest insight into how Curt and his brother Mike evaluate cattle beyond just numbers. In this episode: How Nagorske Brothers builds c...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Lori and Ashley Wagner of Sonderup Angus, a family-operated Angus program based near Genoa, Nebraska, ahead of their Feb. 24, 2026 bull and female sale. The conversation traces the history of the herd, from 4-H beginnings to a rebuilt cow base centered on depth, thickness, maternal strength, and disposition. Lori and Ashley explain why phenotype still matters, how they use AI and ET responsibly, and what buyers can expect in t...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to Caddo, Oklahoma, to preview the 15th Annual President’s Day Angus Bull & Female Sale hosted by Penz Angus Ranch and Albrecht Ranch Angus. Kelly Albrecht and Jeff Penz reflect on 15 years of selling together and explain how a disciplined, female-focused breeding philosophy has shaped one of the most respected sales in the region. The discussion highlights aged fall bulls, uniform sire groups, volume buying opportunities, and the pr...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Jon Janssen of Janssen Angus to preview the February 7, 2026 bull sale, held at the ranch in Earlham, Iowa. Janssen Angus is built on five generations of seedstock lineage and a cow herd sourced entirely from Schaff Angus Valley families. The discussion dives deep into pedigrees, cow longevity, sire selection, and why disciplined breeding decisions are paying off in one of the strongest bull offerings the program has produced....

In this Herd Report Spotlight Series episode, we visit Kuck Ranch, a family-operated Angus operation based near Bertrand, Nebraska, known for producing quality Angus cattle built for real-world performance. The Kuck family walks through their program philosophy, cow families, and what buyers can expect at their upcoming Annual Production Sale, highlighting cattle selected for fertility, structure, and long-term productivity. In this episode, we cover: The history and philosophy behind Kuck Ranch...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we visit Pilichowski Angus, a family-operated Angus seedstock program in Arthur County, Nebraska, ahead of their annual bull sale on Monday, February 9, 2026. Mike Pilichowski and his son share what’s behind one of the deepest bull offerings they’ve ever produced. The conversation spans cow management, fertility, calving ease, flush brothers, and why running cattle tough in the Sandhills leads to long-term success. In this episode: Why cow lon...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Kyle and Bill Babcock of Babcock Angus Ranch near Long Pine, Nebraska, ahead of their Feb. 3, 2026 bull and female sale, held at the ranch. The conversation delivers a detailed, honest look at the cattle behind the catalog — from two-year-old bulls and fall sires to heifer-safe yearlings and elite donor females. The episode also highlights the impact of using home-raised sires like Goliath back in the herd and the philosophy g...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with RJ Cline, owner of Cline Angus, along with Carson Cooksley, a key member of the operation, ahead of the Feb. 4, 2026 bull sale. The conversation spans the foundation of the program, the importance of proven cow families, and why fertility, structure, and longevity come before everything else. The episode also highlights how young producers are being brought into the operation and prepared to carry the program forward. In this ...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Matt Lowery, Ross Beeson, and Bud Koupal to talk about the rise of Koupal’s B&B Diverse and why the bull is gaining traction across the Angus breed. The conversation covers why the partners invested in Diverse, how he’s performing in heifer and cow herds, and what they’re seeing from his calves in both registered and commercial settings. In this episode: The story behind buying and partnering on Diverse What makes him a true o...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we visit Mohnen Angus in White Lake, South Dakota, ahead of their annual bull sale on January 29, 2026, held at the ranch at 1. The conversation focuses on the cow families, breeding decisions, and management practices that shape the Mohnen Angus program, along with what buyers can expect in this year’s bull offering. In this episode: The Mohnen Angus approach to seedstock production Why cows drive fertility and longevity Developing Angus bull...

On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with the Scott family of Scott Angus Cattle in Belgrade, Nebraska, ahead of their Jan. 27, 2026 bull and female sale. The conversation opens with prayer and moves into a detailed, honest look at the cattle, cows, and people behind the program. From flush brothers and donor females to calving-ease bulls and maternal strength, this episode walks through what makes Scott Angus Cattle unique. In this episode: - The Scott family’s journ...