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Welcome back to Genetics & the Gavel, powered by American Cattlemen Media. Just ahead, we have Aaron McKinney, he’s the field editor for American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Mike McClelland, Owner of Panther Creek Ranch. In this episode, Mike and Aaron will dive into the Panther Creek Ranch 32nd Annual Production Sale, held on April 4th, 2026, at 1PM CDT, in Bowen, Illinois.

Panther Creek Ranch’s humble beginning originated when Larry McClelland purchased his first two purebred Angus heifers in 1953 at the age of 15. Throughout the years, their goal has never wavered – the selection of quality cattle that will thrive in the fescue-based environment that they call home. They look for and retain cattle that are pleasing to the eye coupled with exceptional numbers and real-world performance.

The sale offering includes 64 yearling Angus bulls from a diverse set of sire groups, including Kingston, Craftsman, Iconic, Stinson Intuition, Rise Above, Deadwood, Saratoga, Pendleton, Milestone, Ultra, and Armstrong. Mike notes that this diversity provides outcross options for many programs. Several bulls are described as combining calving ease with performance, strong EPD packages, and attractive phenotype. He also emphasizes the presence of bulls with a bit more frame, arguing that the industry still needs size to match current finishing weights.

In addition to the yearlings, the sale features older fall-born bulls noted for their uniformity, docility, and stoutness. There is also a small but elite group of open heifers drawn from the top of the replacement pen, including a flush mate to one of the standout bulls. A highlight of the offering is a proven four-year-old donor cow with a strong EPD profile and a high-value track record in frozen genetics, selling with a Baldridge Grindstone heifer calf at side.

Rounding out the sale are powerful spring pairs, including many first-calf heifers with strong udders and attractive calves, and a large group of young fall-bred purebred cows, mainly three- to six-year-olds, bred and adapted to fescue conditions. A handful of commercial pairs and bred cows are also included, many of them former recipients and proven calf raisers. The overall emphasis is on sound, functional, docile cattle that will work in demanding environments and offer value to commercial and registered buyers alike.

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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 chats with Kerr Taylor, the owner, and Emily Searle, Genetics & Sales Manager of Old Three Wagyu. In this episode, they will dive into the Irreplaceable Showcase Full Blood Wagyu Production Sale, held on April 11th, 2026, at 1PM CST, in Brenham, Texas.

Old Three Wagyu, a key component of Rowland Taylor’s Agricultural investments, is more than just a cattle operation; it’s a tribute to the rich heritage of Texas and the enduring values that drive the company. Located in Brenham, Texas, the birthplace of Texas, The Name “Old Three” is inspired by the Old Three Hundred, the original settlers of the Republic of Texas. This name reflects the farm’s deep commitment to heritage, tradition, and excellence. Just as those early settlers laid the foundation for a new republic, Old Three Wagyu aims to preserve and enhance the Wagyu breed, ensuring that the cattle they raise embody the best qualities of this irreplaceable lineage.

The sale offering is broad and carefully curated. They highlight spring calving females and fall pairs that provide “two-for-one” and “three-for-one” opportunities through heavy-bred cows, calves at side, and pregnancies, all tied to proven sires such as Ida Guni, Yasutani lines, and influential herd bulls like 87118. Emily emphasizes rare and valuable maternal lines and traits such as double A10 tenderness markers and longevity, with foundation cows still producing at advanced ages.

The program’s open females represent the next generation of elite genetics, intentionally bred to be better each year and left open so buyers can align matings with their own goals. Select embryo packages from cornerstone cows and a tightly chosen group of bulls are designed primarily for commercial producers who want to elevate marbling, tenderness, and carcass quality through crossbreeding, especially given Wagyu’s exceptional calving ease and low birth weights.

The event itself is structured as a two-day experience with cattle viewing, meals, and a wagyu-and-wine evening, underscoring Old Three Wagyu’s focus on long-term relationships and community-building with fellow breeders and customers.

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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 David Tysdal, Co-Owner of Triple T Land & Livestock. In this episode, David and Gale will dive into the Triple T land & Livestock 2026 Annual Production Sale, held on April 8th, 2026, at 1PM MDT, at the Buffalo Livestock Market, Buffalo, Wyoming.

Triple T Land & Livestock began as several family homesteads in Weston County, Wyoming, in 1891. Today, Triple T Land & Livestock, Inc. is a working ranch located in Northeastern Wyoming. They raise moderate-framed Angus Cattle that can survive in a harsh environment with little supplemental feeding. Triple T Focuses on genetics that will deliver the most profit and value from the ranch to the consumer.

At Triple T Land & Livestock, cattle must thrive in a harsh range environment with minimal supplemental feeding, while still performing well in the feedlot and ultimately satisfying consumer demands. They emphasize moderate-framed Angus cattle with strong maternal traits, docility, and the ability to gain efficiently and produce high-quality carcasses. Rather than single-trait selection, Triple T aims to “check every box,” balancing growth, carcass quality, maternal ability, and phenotype. Phenotype remains especially important in their region, where buyers expect cattle with thickness, shape, and visual appeal.

The 2026 annual production sale offers 58 yearling Angus bulls and 30 commercial replacement heifers from their program. David walks through the main sire groups, highlighting bulls sired by Ellingson Prolific, Jamison, Rapport, Congress, Craftsman, Kenealy Commerce, and Top Gun lines. He describes Prolific sons as powerful, high-growth cattle with good feet, and notes that they used Rapport and Congress on first-calf heifers, producing bulls with style, shape, growth, and carcass merit. Craftsman progeny are praised for both popularity and the quality of females they produce, while the Commerce and Top Gun cattle are characterized as rancher-friendly, growthy, and strong in carcass traits. David singles out the first two sale lots—both Prolific sons—as especially exciting individuals that combine calving ease, power, and carcass quality.

The replacement heifers come from the heart of their own program, and some years they rival the bulls in popularity.

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