From the desk of Executive Director Meghan Brown:
March 2011
The 45th Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale Exceeds Expectations
For the 45th 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 $3586 on 78 bulls. Cattlemen from CA, ID, NV and OR 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 buyer Erquiaga Ranch from California. We appreciate the continued support from our buyers. This year was an exceptional year and without the dedicated buyers and quality bulls this sale could not be as successful.
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 buyer of the highest selling bull was Erquiaga Ranch from California. Erquiaga Ranch purchased Lot S-206 from Phil Allen and Son for $5800. We appreciate the dedication of both Erquiaga Ranch and Phil Allen 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, and the Progressive Rancher for advertising. We would also like to thank John Falen who contributed to 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: Gelbvieh, Balancer, Angus, and Hereford.
The Top Range Bull Award was presented to Ed Amador, of Amador Angus for lot #47. This award winning bull was 18 months and sold for $5100 to Dave Stix.
The Angus Best of Breed award was presented to Ed Amador, of Amador Angus for lot #47. This award winning bull was 18 months and sold for $5100 to Dave Stix. Lot #47 was also the high selling Angus for the sale. The Angus average on 48 bulls was $3704.
Phil Allen and Son of Utah was awarded the Hereford Best of Breed with lot #64 selling for $4600 to Mickey Anderson. The Hereford average on 24 bulls was $3446. The highest selling Hereford was Lot #S-206 of Phil Allen and Son and sold for $5800 to Erquiaga Ranch.
The Balancer Best of Breed Award went to Steve Smith, of UT with lot #S-204 sold for $3000, to Goicoechea Ranches. The high selling Balancer was lot #2 from Steve Smith, and was purchased by G Lazy B Partnership for $3700. The Balancer average on 4 bulls was $3250.
Lot #S-202 from Rose Ranch of UT received the Gelbvieh Best of Breed Award. The high selling Gelbvieh bull owned by Steve Smith and was purchased by Damonte Ranch for $3200. The Gelbvieh average on 2 bulls was $3100.
This year’s raffle heifer donated by John Falen was won by Diane Blevins and the second place prize of four panels donated by Hoof Beat Gates and Corrals, in Fallon was won by John Hatch. 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!