2008 Midwest Longhorn Sale Results - 30th Anniversary Red McCombs Fiesta Sale Results - Ferris FFA Honors Members at Annual Awards Banquet - Best at West May 17! Don’t Miss the Friday Night Party! Trails Cover of the A.I. Sire Edition Up For Auction! - Advertise in the 2008 A.I. Sire Edition! - East Texas Longhorn Association Field Day Announced - Hotel Information for 2008 TLBAA World Show - Cowtown Classic Catalog Correction - TLBAA Announces Registration Amnesty Program Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture
2008 Midwest Longhorn Sale Results
Submitted by the Midwest Longhorn Sale
April 26, 2008
Winfield Livestock Auction
Winfield, KS
Sale Host: Mike Bowman
Auctioneer: Bruce McCarty
Highlights:
Top 10 lots averaged $5,800
104 lots averaged $2,171.39
Total gross: $225,825
Over 100 buyers with 51 successful buyers who purchased registered cattle.
Volume Buyer: Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX.
Additional Volume Buyers:
Panther Creek Ranch, Marlin, TX; Buckhorn Cattle Company, Guthrie, OK; A Splash of Color Longhorns, Schulenburg, TX; Nobel Oaks Longhorns, Texarkana, TX; End of Trail Ranch, Benton, KS; Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, TX; Steve Day, Seabrook, TX; C&W Longhorns, Lampasas, TX; Troy and Brenda Kingsbury, Smith Center, KS.
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Mike Bowman, Benton, KS; Gregg Sherwood, Aurora, NE. |
High Selling Heifer:
$7,500 – JP Grand Ladonda (a 2006 daughter of JR Grand Slam and JP Ladonda). Consignors: Johnnie & Pat Robinson, Celina, TX. Buyer: Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, TX.
Other High Selling Heifers:
$4,400 – Shilohs Dew Drop 570 (a 2006 daughter of JR J Man and Shamrock Dixie Choctaw). Consignors: Floyd and Norma Wise, California, MO. Buyer: Buckhorn Cattle Company, Guthrie, OK.
$4,200 – LLL Annie Oakley (a 2005 daughter of Gunsmoke and TY 6-Gun Squall). Consignor: Panther Creek Ranch, Marlin, TX. Buyer: Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX.
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Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS; Norma Wise, California, MO. |
High Selling Cow:
$7,500 – Black Forest (a 2002 daughter of Saratoga and Black Weed). Consignor:: Cliffhanger Genetics, Sheridan, WY. Buyer: Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX.
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Troy and Brenda Kingsbury, Smith Center, KS. |
Other High Selling Cows:
$7,000 – Maxs Red Rose (a 2005 daughter of Maximus ST and Wyoming Rose ST). Consignor: Johnson Cattle Company, Waterloo, IL. Buyer: Steve Day, Seabrook, TX.
$5,750 – PC Hot Time (a 1998 daughter of Impact’s Rear Admiral and Time for Cheers). Consignor: End of Trail Ranch, Benton, KS. Buyer: Marc Sacre, Purcell, OK.
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Marc Sacre, Purcell, OK; Rebecca Rhodes, Russellville, MO. |
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30th Anniversary Red McCombs Fiesta Sale Results
Submitted by Red McCombs Ranches of Texas
May 2-3, 2008
Red McCombs Ranch, Johnson City, TX
Auctioneer: Bruce McCarty
Commentary: Red McCombs and Alan Sparger
Sale Hosts: Red and Charline McCombs
Highlights:
Friday Night Babydoll Heifer Sale Average: $7,025 - Gross: $140,500
Saturday 30 th Anniversary Fiesta Sale Average: $6,458 - Gross: $594,150
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Volume Buyer Matt Vizza, Alamo Heights, TX; Red McCombs’ Assistant Suzy Thomas, Johnson City, TX; High Selling Animal and Heifer Buyer Mike Bowman, Benton, KS. |
High Selling Heifer From Friday Night’s Babydoll Heifer Sale:
$25,000 – LLL Gunsmoke's Weezy (a 2006 daughter of Gun Smoke and EOT Cherrypicker’s Leweze). Consignor: Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, TX. Buyer: Red McCombs, Johnson City, TX.
High Selling Cow From Saturday Fiesta Sale:
$40,000 – CK Dixie Nicole (2000 daughter of CK Rivers Flush and CK Flaming River). Consignor: Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, Johnson City, TX. Buyers: Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS.
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John and Helen Stockton, Cleveland, TX; Susan and Bill Burton, Cleveland, TX; Barbara and Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX. |
Volume Buyers:
Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, Johnson City, TX; Matthew Vizza, Alamo Heights, TX; Richard and Jeanne Filip, Fayetteville, TX; Roger and Connie Greer, Iredale, TX; Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS.
Many Longhorn breeders from across the country enjoyed old-fashioned Texas Hill Country hospitality and Longhorn fun during the 30 th Anniversary Red McCombs Fiesta Sale held on May 3, 2008, on the Red McCombs Ranch in Johnson City, TX.
Before the sale, Red McCombs introduced representatives from the Navajo Nation. McCombs had arranged for several Texas Longhorns to be donated to the Navajo Nation from many prominent breeding programs. He also presented the Navajo representatives with an exact replica of the gavel used in the Texas legislature and two plaques commemorating the event. Lawrence Morgan, speaker for the Navajo Council, thanked McCombs and each of the contributors for their generous donations.
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Red McCombs presented a plaque commemorating the donation of Texas Longhorns to the Navajo Nation to council members in attendance. |
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Gary Huddleston, Rochelle, TX; Felix and Fela Serna, Kingsville, TX. |
During the Saturday sale, Mike Bowman, Benton, KS, bought the High Selling Lot, CK Dixie Nicole, for $40,000 from consignor Red McCombs, Johnson City, TX. During the Friday night sale, Red McCombs bought the High Selling Heifer Lot, LLL Gunsmoke’s Weezy, from consignor Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, TX.
See more photos in the Web Gallery.
Ferris FFA Honors Members at Annual Awards Banquet
On May 8, 2008, the Ferris FFA chapter honored their Texas Longhorn Show Team as well as supporters of the chapter with an awards banquet celebrating the past year’s achievements.
The speaker for the banquet was Rev. Paul Coffer, who spoke to the Ferris FFA members about achieving success by overcoming their struggles and holding fast to their dreams.
“Success has to do with commitment and sacrifice,” Rev. Coffer said. “Keep your dream, find your way over the obstacles. Have a dream and people will profit from your dream.”
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Rev. Paul Coffer was the guest speaker at the 2008 Ferris FFA Awards Banquet held on May 8, 2008. |
After Rev. Coffer’s speech, the Ferris FFA Officer Team gave him a plaque in appreciation of his motivating speech.
"Success has to do with commitment and sacrifice,” Rev. Coffer said.
Ferris FFA Ag Teacher Tracey Krueger gave a special award to FFA member David Caperton for his outstanding dedication to the Longhorn Show Program. Caperton has always been a leader for the FFA chapter and a great help to Krueger.
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Ferris FFA Ag Teacher Tracey Krueger recognized FFA member David Caperton for his outstanding dedication to the Texas Longhorn Show Team. |
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Also honored at the banquet, the outgoing 2007-2008 Ferris FFA Officer team. (From Left to Right) Secretary – Zach White; Treasurer: Jayme Templin; Reporter: Cody Lineberry; Sentinel – John Beam; Vice President: Hannah Murphy; President: Jenae Lampier. |
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Best at West May 17! Don’t Miss the Friday Night Party! Trails Cover of the A.I. Sire Edition Up For Auction!
Get your Longhorns ready for the next TLBAA Membership Sale, the May Best at West on May 17 in West, TX! Don’t miss out on the Friday night party food sponsored by Tim Cross and the LSP Longhorn Ranch and the adult beverages sponsored by Cactus Ridge Ranch. After consignors unload their Longhorns, everyone is invited to a barn party at the West Auction Arena after 5 pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun and TLBAA fellowship.
Also at the May Best at West, the July 2008 Trails cover of the biannual TLBAA A.I. Sire Edition will be on the auction block. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your Herd Sire on one of the most collectable editions of the Trails. Phone bids will be accepted on sale day.Contact Allison Chipman at (713) 444-6117 or Brenda Cantrell (817) 996-0280 to place your bid on sale day.
All TLBAA members are welcome to consign at every TLBAA Best at West Sale. Registered and commercial Longhorns are accepted on Friday, May 16, 2008, until 5 pm. For more information, contact Sales Assistant Kim Barfield at (817) 625-6241 or Kim@tlbaa.org. See the pre-cataloged lots already consigned in the April Trails on pages 56-59. Don’t miss all the fun at the Best at West TLBAA Membership Sale on May 17!
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Advertise in the 2008 A.I. Sire Edition!
As the Trails staff prepares this handy reference for all breeders, owners of the current A.I. Sires are encouraged to submit updated photos of their bulls for the July edition. If you have an updated photo you would like included, please email or mail the photo to Trails Art Director Laura Standley at Laura@tlbaa.org.
Be sure to advertise in the 2008 A.I. Sire Edition! Don’t miss out on this chance to get your Herd Sire in front of the TLBAA membership! The Trails has numerous advertising options to fit the budget of all TLBAA members. Call Rick Fritsche or Laura Standley at (817) 625-6241 or Carolyn Hunter at (817) 808-6895 to reserve your space in the 2008 TLBAA AI Sire Edition!
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East Texas Longhorn Association Field Day Announced
Submitted by the East Texas Longhorn Association
Spring has sprung – the grass has risen - wonder where the ETLA members are?
What: Old-Fashioned Picnic by the Pond Ranch Tour and Short Membership Meeting
Where: Marquess Arrow Ranch
3593 FM 279
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
When: Saturday, May 24, 2008
3pm till dark & beyond
Bring: Favorite Covered Dish, Beverage of choice – water, tea provided
Bring a fishing pole – the fish are jumping!
Please RSVP to the Hightowers at (903) 963-7442 or glcattleco@aol.com
“You can’t have a bad time with good people! We have the BEST!” said Lana Hightower.
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Hotel Information for 2008 TLBAA World ShowIn an effort to make this year’s World Show the best one yet, we are committed to making sure that your stay in Fort Worth is an enjoyable experience. We have reserved a block of rooms for $109 a night at: Hyatt Place 132 East Exchange Avenue
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Cowtown Classic Catalog Correction
Lots 30 and 79 were printed with the incorrect photos in the published catalog for the upcoming 2008 Cowtown Classic. Lot 30 should have the photo for Lot 79 and vice versa.
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CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE PDF OF THE CORRECTION. |
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TLBAA Announces Registration Amnesty Program
The TLBAA Board of Directors is offering an amnesty period to encourage breeders and owners to register their unregistered Texas Longhorn cattle. The amnesty program will be in effect between July 1 and August 14, 2008.
The amnesty fees for all registrations can be found below:
Registrations: |
Normal Fee: |
Amnesty Fee: |
BULLS: |
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1-8 Months of Age |
$15 each |
$15 each |
9-16 Months of Age |
$20 each |
$15 each |
17-24 Months of Age |
$30 each |
$25 each |
25-36 Months of Age |
$50 each |
$25 each |
37 Months and Older |
$100 each |
$25 each |
COWS: |
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1-8 Months of Age |
$15 each |
$15 each |
9-16 Months of Age |
$20 each |
$15 each |
17-24 Months of Age |
$30 each |
$25 each |
25-36 Months of Age |
$50 each |
$25 each |
37 Months and Older |
$100 each |
$25 each |
STEERS: |
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Any Age |
$15 each |
$15 each |
Steer a Bull |
$15 each |
$15 each |
Registration forms can be obtained by calling Deandra Berger or Melanie Thompson at the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241 or by visiting the TLBAA Web site at www.tlbaa.org.
Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Compared to last week: Hay prices remain steady on old crop. Demand and movement are moderate. Many new crop prices are still not established, with prices competing with the rising costs of fuel and fertilizer. For those who are still a couple weeks away from cutting, they are not sure where fuel prices are going to be at, therefore they're not wanting to price their hay too soon. Areas in Central and South Texas have been experiencing colder nights, which has delayed growth and first cutting will have to be pushed back. Some areas have received rain, which has helped alleviate the drought situations for the time being. Other areas remain dry and windy, and have experienced wildfires or have burn bans in effect. Some supplemental feeding continues.
The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hotline set up for buyers and sellers. The number is 1-877-429-1998. The Web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. For a hay report from a state other than Texas, click here.
