Stone Gate Farms 56th Annual Production 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 Caleb Cannon, Owner of Stone Gate Farms. In this episode, Caleb and Gale will dive into the Stone Gate Farms 56th Annual Production Sale, held on February 23rd, 2026, at the farm in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. 
For five generations, the family has been rooted in agriculture, with Angus cattle at the heart of their operation. In 1952, the Cannon Brother’s purchased three registered Angus heifers and joined the American Angus Association, begging the breeding philosophy that still guides Stone Gate arms today: a commitment to producing efficient, predictable seedstock for the commercial cattle industry.
Caleb explains that Stone Gate develops breeding bulls to work in real-world environments. Cows are managed with the same limited, realistic inputs a typical commercial producer would use. There are no creep feeders; weaning weights and production records reflect what the cows themselves produce. Bulls are weaned off the cow, placed on a 12% protein ration through their yearling data collection, ultrasound scanned for carcass traits such as IMF and ribeye, then “slowed down” and hand-fed daily. This close daily interaction allows the family to monitor feet, health, and especially docility, culling anything that does not meet their standards. Disposition and structural soundness are emphasized in both sire selection and herd management.
The sale offering includes 53 eighteen‑month‑old bulls described as a highly consistent, stout, long‑topped, good‑footed group with strong performance ratios and pedigrees stacked for fertility, longevity, and maternal strength. Caleb highlights specific lots, such as Lot 1, an Aztec son from a high‑ratio, highly productive cow family, and other lots that balance calving ease, growth, and carcass merit. He notes a thoughtful mix of genetics that gives repeat buyers fresh options and new buyers a strong foundation.
In addition, the sale features 12 registered fall pairs, all cows with heifer calves at side and bred back, many to cornerstone sires in the Stone Gate program. Caleb emphasizes these three‑in‑one packages as rare opportunities, suitable both for established herds and for people wanting to start with high‑quality Angus females backed by proven production.
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