Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Sale Report

Reported by Tom Murphy and Kerry Spence

The Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed was the highest selling at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic – The Classic. The sale was held on February 22, 2024, in Kearney, Nebraska. The Gelbvieh and Balancer sale had the highest selling heifers among all other breeds and there was only one other bull who sold for more. The Champion Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull went on to supreme row and was selected as Reserve Supreme Champion Bull. Bulls averaged $6,934, and heifers averaged $7,231.

The Grand Champion Bull, SEPT KKKG Lincoln Lawyer L304, from September Farms, Franklin, Nebraska, and Triple K Gelbvieh, Basehor, Kansas, sold for $8,000, to Jared Walahoski, Overton, Nebraska.

The Reserve Champion Bull, XXB Shooter 706L, from Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Nebraska, sold for $8,000, to Brad Mills, Stratton, Colorado.

The Grand Champion Heifer, SEPT Gingersnap Martin K290, from September Farms, Franklin, Nebraska, sold two-thirds interest for $12,500, to Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, Nebraska.

The Reserve Grand Champion Heifer, XXB Tessa 417/358L, from Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Nebraska, sold for $13,500, to Paige Walahoski, Overton, Nebraska.