Herd Report Spotlight Series: Inside Harris Angus Ranch | Elite Angus Bulls Selling March 28

Herd Report Spotlight Series: Panther Creek Ranch Bull & Female Sale

Scott Beck takes the Herd Report Spotlight Series to Bowen, Illinois, for a visit with Mike McClelland and Steve Peterson at Panther Creek Ranch ahead of their upcoming April 4 sale. This conversation centers on the real-world approach behind Panther Creek—raising cattle that work for commercial producers. Mike and Steve talk through how decades of steady progress, customer relationships, and honest selection have shaped their herd. They also walk through what sets this year’s offering apart, including a deep set of bulls developed for durability and a female lineup that reflects the strength and consistency of their cow base.

Herd Report Spotlight Series: Kraye Angus - April 4 | Built to Last

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Mullen, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with David Kraye of Kraye Angus ahead of their annual bull sale, April 4th, in the heart of the Sandhills. Scott gets an inside look at a program built around practical, functional cattle designed to thrive in tough range conditions. From soundness and longevity to maternal strength and real-world performance, Kraye Angus focuses on cattle that can go out and work. The conversation highlights the ranch’s multi-generational history, their no-nonsense approach to genetics, and how their environment shapes the kind of cattle they raise.

Young Red Angus Breeder Building a Powerful Program | Kirwan Red Angus Bull Sale

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Stuart, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Kirwan Red Angus ahead of their March 25 bull sale in Bassett, Nebraska. Scott sits down with JD Kirwan and Steve Meyer to talk about the genetics behind their program, the cow families driving their success, and the Red Angus and black-red carrier bulls featured in this year’s offering.

Herd Report Spotlight Series: Inside Harris Angus Ranch | Elite Angus Bulls Selling March 28

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Ottawa, Kansas, where Scott Beck visits Harris Angus Ranch ahead of their upcoming bull sale on March 28, 2026. Scott sits down with Rodney and Billy Harris along with Justin Hobbs to talk about the program’s evolution from commercial cattle roots to a growing Angus seedstock operation. They also discuss the breeding approach behind Harris Angus, the importance of fertility and longevity, and the genetics featured in this year’s sale offering.

Bartels Angus Bull Sale Preview | Herd Report Spotlight Series

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Riverton, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Bartels Angus Ranch ahead of their annual production sale on March 17, 2026. Scott sits down with the Bartels family to talk about the history of their program, their commercial cattle roots, and the philosophy behind producing balanced, practical Angus genetics. They also discuss the cattle featured in this year’s sale offering and the traits that continue to drive the Bartels breeding program.