2016 Events
Alabama Angus Association Fall Sale Champions
Champion Female
Lot 38-MCCO Blackcap Bessie 109 with a heifer calf at side by Connealy Impression consigned by McGuire Cattle Company, Waverly, AL; and purchased by Whitlock Angus, Luka, MS.
Reserve Champion Female
Lot 1-AAF Blackcap 957 with a heifer calf at side by Plattemere Weigh Up K360 consigned by Adams Angus Farm, Union Springs, AL; and purchased by Upchurch Brothers, Lineville, AL.
L to R - Layton Adams, Joseph Adams, Rob Adams, Daniel Adams, Jessie Allen, Connie Adams and Aspen Adams of Adams Angus Farm.
Photo by Marks Sims, Regional Manager
Champion Bred Heifer
Lot 36-MB Burgess 504 bred to WR Journey consigned by MB Farms LLC, Bremen, AL; and purchased by Sandy Ridge Farm, Athens, AL.
Reserve Champion Bred Heifer
Lot 7-AU Blacklass 501 bred to Connealy Irish consigned by Auburn University Beef Teaching, Auburn, AL; and purchased by Sandy Ridge Farm, Athens, AL.
L to R - Tim West, Alabama Angus Association President, and George Richburg, Manager Auburn University Beef Teaching.
Photo by Marks Sims, Regional Manager
Champion Bull
Lot 70-Falls Creek CC-7 3974 sired by SydGen CC&7 consigned by Moore Angus Stock Farm, Eva, AL; and purchased by Charles Schuman, Cullman, AL.
Reserve Champion Bull
Lot 68-LA Dominator 2C sired by Connealy Final Product consigned by Don Lyles, Harvest, AL; and purchased by Michael Sanders, Hanceville, AL.
L to R - Tim West, Alabama Angus Association President, and Don Lyles.
Photo by Marks Sims, Regional Manager
Top Sales on the Auction Block:
High selling fall pair: Lot 38-MCCO Blackcap Bessie 109 with a heifer calf at side sired by Connealy Impression consigned by McGuire Cattle Co., Waverly, AL; and purchased by Whitlock Angus, Luka, MS.
Second high fall pair: Lot 37-McGuire Princess 415 with a heifer calf at side sired by Coleman Charlo consigned by McGuire Cattle Co., Waverly, AL; and purchased by Rocky Creek Farm, Cusseta, AL.
High selling spring pair: Lot 25-DA Ms Blackbird 616 253 with a bull calf at side by DA 878 New Day consigned by Dyar Angus, Crossville, AL; and purchased by Rocky Creek Farm, Cusseta, and bull calf purchased by Leah Perry, Leighton, AL.
High selling bred heifer: Lot 28-Hillside Queen Dolly 1214 bred to FAF Consensus F453 consigned by Hillside Angus Farm, Albertville, AL; and purchased by Starling Mill Farms, Lyerly, GA.
Second high bred heifer: Lot 36-MB Burgess 504 bred to WR Journey consigned by MB Farms LLC, Bremen, AL; and purchased by Sandy Ridge Farm, Athens, AL.
High selling bull: Lot 70-Falls Creek CC-7 3974 sired by SydGen CC&7 consigned by Moore Angus Stock Farm, Eva, AL; and purchased by Charles Schuman, Cullman, AL.
Second high selling bull: Lot 68-LA Dominator 2C sired by Connealy Final Product consigned by Don Lyles, Harvest, AL; and purchased by Michael Sanders, Hanceville, AL.
The American Angus Association
ANNOUNCED THE TOP TEN BREEDERS FOR REGISTERATIONS
The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Alabama recorded a total of 2024 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2016, which ended September 30.
The 10 top recorders in Alabama are:
Vista Farms, Fayette
Frank V Turner, Hayneville
C K Cattle, Hope Hull
Timberland Cattle, Vernon
Prairie Eden Angus Farm, Greensboro
Drummond Mine Ranch LLC, Hanceville
Double T Farms, Centre
Bannister Farm, Oxford
Tennessee River Music, Fort Payne
Triple S Cattle Co, Southside
American Angus Association Directors
The American Angus Association held its 133rd Annual Meeting Nov. 7, in conjunction with the 2016 Angus Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Delegates elected as new members to the organization's Board of Directors, from left, are: Alan Miller, Gridley, IL; Dave Hinman, Malta, MT; Richard Dyar, Crossville, AL; Jonathan Perry, Fayetteville, TN; and Barry Pollard, Waukomis, OK.
Photo by Leann Schleicher, Angus Media.
2016 Field Day and Junior Preview Show
Tony Ritter and family were the host for the 2016 Field Day and Junior Preview Show June 4 at the Thornton Quarter Horse Arena located at 975 County Road 76, Rogersville, AL.
Tony was named Alabama Cattlewomen's Association "Father of the Year" at the event.
Pictured presenting the award is Emily Dent.
All photos for Field Day courtesy of Richard Dyar
Donation Heifer
A huge thank you to Frank and Penny Turner and family, owners of Frank Turner and Sons Farm, for providing this year's donation heifer!
Congratulations to Rusty Graydon for purchasing the winning ticket.
Family of the Year
Jason Smith and Family, Cullman, were recognized as Family of the Year at the 2016 Alabama Angus Association Field Day and Junior Preview Show, June 4 in Rogersville, AL. Pictured from left are Tim West, Alabama Angus Association president; and Jake Smith and Katie Smith, children of Jason Smith, accepting the award on Jason's behalf.
Breeder of the Year
Judy and Dale Parris, Hillside Angus Farm, Albertville, received the Breeder of the Year award. Pictured from left are Tim West, Alabama Angus Association president; and Judy and Dale Parris.
Auxiliary Scholarship
Daniel Adams, Union Spring, left, and Chandler Langley, Camp Hill, right, received the Alabama Angus Association Auxiliary Scholarship. Pictured presenting the award is June Wood, Alabama Angus Auxiliary secretary, center
Richard Dyar Scholarship
These Junior Angus members received the Richard Dyar Scholarship. Pictured from left are Daniel Adams, Union Springs; Richard Dyar, presenting; Chandler Langley, Camp Hill.
Junior Officers and Board
These young men and women were elected as the Junior Associations Officers and Board of Directors at the 2016 Alabama Angus Association Field Day and Junior Preview Show. Directors front row from left are Reid McGuire, Waverly; Aspen Adams, Union Springs; Sidney Ritter, Lexington; Heather Gladney, Buhl; and Chandler Langley, Camp Hill. Officers standing from left are Cheyenne Ritter, Lexington, president; Katie Smith, Cullman, vice president; Elizabeth Griffith, Hokes Bluff, secretary-treasurer; and Layton Adams, Union Springs, reporter.
Pictures of Champions on Junior Page!
Alabama Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet
April 15, 2016 * 7 PM
To be held this year at Stone Bridge Farms,
281 Co Rd 717 * Cullman 35055
Merial will provide the meal and product presentation along with our regular program.
Champion Awards
Champion Bred Heifer Lot 12-Bannister Mrs. Bruiser 421 a September 2014 daughter of S A V Bruiser 9164 consigned by Bannister Farms.
(L to R): Buyers Corbin, Brian, Joey & Jaci Cash of Cash Cattle Company. Consigners Jay Howard and Frank Bannister of Bannister Farms.
Photo by Richard Dyar, Alabama Angus Association.
Reserve Bred Heifer Lot 19-T Miss Rita Pierre W356 118 a September 2014 daughter of Coleman Regis 904.consigned by Double T Farms.
(L to R): Consigner Tim West, Sale Manager Mike McGuire, and Consigner Tandy West.
Photo by Richard Dyar, Alabama Angus Association.
Champion Cow Lot 1-AAF Emily 004 sired by SS Objective T510 0T26 with her heifer calf AAF Emily 5040 sired by SAV Bruiser 9164 consigned by Adams Angus Farm.
(L to R): President Tim West, Buyer Mike McGuire and Consigner Rob Adams of Adams Angus.
Photo by Richard Dyar, Alabama Angus Association.
Reserve Champion Cow Lot 22-TT Queen Bandoliera W211 sired by LT Bandwagon 3105 with her bull calf TT EXT Wagon W211 W249 178 sired by TT Ext W249 consigned by Double T Farms.
(L to R): Buyer Brent Truitt of Saddle Creek Farm and Consigner Tim West of Double T Farms.
Photo by Richard Dyar, Alabama Angus Association.
Champion Bull Consigner Lot 87-Wood Birthstone 249 sired by SAV Birthstone 8258 consigned by Pounds Brothers Angus.
(L to R): Auctioneer Jarvene Shackelford, President Tim West and Consigner George Pounds of Pounds Brothers Angus.
Photo by Richard Dyar, Alabama Angus Association.
Champion Bull Buyer Lot 87: (L to R): President Tim West and Buyer Bryan Hood.
Photo by Richard Dyar, Alabama Angus Association.
Reserve Champion Bull Lot 95-WW Leachman Right Time 503C sired by Leachman Right Time consigned by W/W Cattle Company.
(L to R): Buyer Max Hadley, Consigner Robert Williams and grandson Austin.
Photo by Richard Dyar, Alabama Angus Association.
Top On The Block
TOP BRED HEIFER:
Lot 12 Bannister Mrs. Bruiser 421 consigned by Bannister Farms and purchased by Cash Cattle Company, Steele, AL.
Lot 44 McGuire Blackbird Anne 427 consigned by McGuire Cattle Company and purchased by Scott Haynes, Blountsville, AL.
Lot 43 McGuire Esteem 408 consigned by McGuire Cattle Company and purchased by Scott Haynes, Blountsville, AL.
TOP FALL PAIR:
Lot 11/11A Bannister Lass 246 with her heifer calf by Tanner Pioneer A925 consigned by Bannister Farms and purchased by Jeff Smith, Robertsdale, AL and T J Green, Altoona, AL.
Lot 57/57A Saddle Creek Burgess 813 with her bull calf by Ponca Creek Pepper consigned by Saddle Creek and purchased by Keith Cooley, Arab, AL and Kitty Currington, Ft. Payne, AL.
Lot 1/1A AAF Emily 004 with her heifer calf by SAV Bruiser 9164 consigned by Adams Angus Farm and purchased by Reid McGuire, Waverly, AL and T J Green, Altoona, AL.
TOP SPRING PAIR:
Lot 9/9A PCT Black Sally 9333 and her bull calf sired by BoBo Upshot consigned by Bannister Farms and purchased by Tommy Cameron, Fayette, TN.
Lot 51/51 A Plantation Lady 131 with her calf sired by Plantation Mustang 1219 consigned by Plantation Farms and purchased by Scott Haynes, Blountsville, AL.
Lot 38/38A TT Miss Everelda Pride W304 with her bull calf sired by PA Full Power 1208 consigned by M&J Farms and purchased by Scott Haynes, Blountsville, AL.
TOP OPEN HEIFERS NOT AT SIDE OF DAM:
Lot 72A Turner Rita C4 of Rita 7m78 consigned by Turner Farm.
Lot 72B Turner Rita C9 of Rita 7M78 consigned by Turner Farm.
TOP BULL:
Lot 88x SAV Idea Rito consigned by Gary Powel and purchased by Joshua Butts, Altoona, AL.
Lot 84 MC Forward 1490 consigned by Mann Cattle and purchased by Willis Simpson, New Hope, AL.
Lot 87 Wood Birthstone 249 consigned by Pounds Brothers Angus and purchased by Bryan Hood, Moulton, AL.