Eblen Simmentals 2026 February Bull Sale
Welcome back 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 Scott Eblen and Kadee Calhoun, with Eblen Simmentals. In this episode, they will dive into the Eblen Simmentals 2026 February Bull Sale, held on February 28th, at 1PM CST, located at the farm in Bridgewater, Iowa. 
The Eblen Simmental breeding program was originally established by Doug Eblen in the late 1970’s and early 1980s. It is currently operated by Scott Eblen and his daughter, Kadee Calhoun, who have continued to develop and expand the herd. The operation runs both a cattle program and a row crop farm. Their bulls are known for high performance, with some gaining nearly 4.5 pounds per day.
Scott and Kadee describe a family-centered operation where multiple grandchildren are present and involved. They hope these youngsters will become the next generation of help and carry forward the cattle legacy. That family atmosphere shapes their approach to cattle: practical, hands-on, and focused on producing bulls that will go out and work for commercial cattlemen.
Scott explains the Eblen Simmental breeding philosophy as starting with structural correctness and function. He prioritizes sound feet, good structure, and strong maternal traits. While EPDs and performance data are tracked, he insists cattle cannot be selected on numbers alone; the bull’s physical structure, growth, and overall presence must match what is on paper. The bulls are developed on a sensible ration that keeps them in good working condition rather than pushed to excessive fat, so they transition well to real-world ranch environments.
The 2026 February bull sale offering includes just over thirty-five purebred Simmental and SimAngus yearling bulls, spanning late 2024 to early 2025 birth dates. Scott highlights influential sire groups, including a Lover Boy son that combines calving ease, growth, and maternal strength; a powerful bull from a respected South Dakota outfit; and a Wheatland Man of War son whose impact is evident in a large share of the sale bulls. He also notes a Guardian son used on heifers, whose calves exhibit both power and strong dispositions.
Docility is a consistent theme. Scott and Kadee emphasize that quiet, easy-handling bulls still go out and work hard, and that temperament is carefully culled on their operation. Visitors and repeat customers have commented that this is among the most powerful, consistent sets of bulls Eblen Simmentals has ever assembled, making the 2026 February sale an especially important opportunity for commercial producers seeking structurally sound, growthy, and user-friendly bulls.
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