For the 44th year in a row cattlemen from across the west joined together in Fallon to participate in the Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale. This year’s bulls ranged from yearlings to two-year old bulls. The overall sale average was $1933 on 88 bulls. Cattlemen from CA, NV, and ID attended the sale looking to buy their range-ready bulls for the upcoming season.
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) will present an embroidered jacket to this year’s volume buyers Stix Cattle Company from Fernley, and Jackson Ranch from Gerlach. This year’s buyer award was sponsored by Pinenut Livestock Supply. We appreciate the support of our loyal buyers and the allied industry members such as Pinenut that help make this sale a success. Without the dedication of our members, events such as the Fallon Bull Sale would not be possible.
The highest selling bull was an Angus from Setter Cattle Company. Dink Morton purchased Lot #43 from Setter Cattle Company for $3,300. We appreciate the dedication of both Dink Morton and Setter Cattle Company for being dedicated buyers and consignors for years. The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and the Fallon Bull Sale committee thank you for your support.
Along with the dedicated group of buyers and consignors that participate in the sale each year, there are several sponsors who help make the sale possible year after year and they include: Pinenut Livestock, (awards for Best of Breeds, and Top Overall Range Bull); Walco (ear tags for the sale); and the Fallon Convention Center (grant for advertising). Along with these dedicated sponsors we would also like to thank our new sponsors, Hoof Beat Gates and Corrals for donating the panels for our raffle; Bonanza Inn and Casino Super 8 Motel who donated rooms for the Fallon Bull Sale committee as well as the staff of NCA. We would also like to thank Demar Dahl who contributed the raffle calf. Without the support of these great sponsors the Fallon Bull Sale would not be possible.
The Best of Breed Awards, Top Range Bull were all sponsored by Pinenut Livestock Supply, owned by John and Renee Keithley. The Best of Breed Awards were presented to the following breeds: Red Angus, Balancer, Angus, and Hereford.
The Top Range Bull Award was presented to Gillemott Sunset Ranch, of Washoe Valley for lot #96. This award winning bull was 23 months old and sold for $2,500 to Stix Cattle Company of Fernley, Nevada.
The Angus Best of Breed award was presented to Setter Cattle Company of Jackson, CA for lot #43. This bull sold for $3,300 to Dink Morton from Big Pine, CA. This bull was also the Highest Selling Angus. The Angus average on 50 bulls was $2,133.
Phil Allen and Sons of Antimony, UT was awarded the Hereford Best of Breed with lot #80 selling for $2,300 to Flying T Ranch, from Crescent Valley, NV. The Hereford average on 15 bulls was $1693. The highest selling Hereford was Lot #81 of Phil Allen and Son and sold for $2,600 to Louis Scatena from Yerington, NV.
The Balancer Best of Breed Award went to Steve Smith, of Lehi, UT with lot #3 sold for $2,000, to Steve Mussi of Fallon, NV. The high selling Balancer was lot #2 from Steven Smith, and was purchased by Steve Mussi for $2,200. The Balancer average on 3 bulls was $2,000.
Gillemott Sunset Ranch, of Washoe Valley was awarded the Red Angus Best of Breed Award with lot #96 selling at $2,500 to Stix Cattle Company. This was also the high selling Red Angus bull. The Red Angus average on 12 bulls was $1,404.
The high selling Gelbvieh bull Lot #118 owned by Rose Ranch was purchased by G Lazy B Ranch for $2,100. The Gelbvieh average on 2 bulls was $1,095.
The high selling Brangus bulls Lot #113/114 owned by Leonardini and was purchased by Wes Washburn for $2,200. The Gelbvieh average on 5 bulls was $1,960.
The Beefmaster bull sold for $1,550 from Silver State Beefmasters and was purchased by Dean Mann from Washoe Valley.
Also during the Awards Dinner two other awards were handed out. Traditionally the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association donates $350 to the Churchill County FFA for their help with the sale. This money is used as a scholarship by the FFA and given to and outstanding senior. This year Colt Capurro was selected as the scholarship recipient. Colt was present to receive his check during the Churchill County Cowbelles Dinner Dance. The members of the Fallon Bull Sale committee appreciate the time and effort that the FFA students put in each year. Without their help the sale could not run as efficiently.
A special presentation was made to Barbara Byington wife of the late Dallas Byington. Dallas served for over 30 years on the Fallon Bull Sale committee. His efforts and dedication to the sale were critical in the first years of the bull sale, and his continued service help make the bull sale what it is today. A plaque was presented to Barbara in appreciation for her husband’s dedication to the Fallon Bull Sale and the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association.
This year’s raffle heifer donated by Demar Dahl was won by Ed Amador and the second place prize donated by Hoof Beat Gates and Corrals, in Fallon was won by Anne Fagundes. The proceeds from this joint raffle benefit the Churchill County FFA and NCA.
Lastly, thank you to the crew at Fallon Livestock Exchange, the Churchill FFA, and the bull sale committee members, who all helped make the Fallon Bull Sale a huge success! Without the committed members of these groups our sale would not be possible.