annual-conventionPlease help us to thank the businesses that support U.S. independent cattle producers!
These businesses want your business and they support R-CALF USA!

thank-you

Platinum Plus Sponsors

AFWestFeeds

Ag-West Feeds
Vince Hulinsky
470 S. Hwy 91/PO Box 458 Burwell, NE 68823
308-346-5850 or
vinceagwest@kans.com

WHAT IS AG-WEST-FEEDS INC? In 1970, Vince Hulinsky started Ag-West Feeds. Vince grew up in a ranching area where he developed a good ranching background. After losing 30% of his calves to scours one spring, he decided to find out why. Vince started his herd out of his Dad’s. His Dad didn’t have a scour problem. The only difference in their cows and feeding program was Vince’s Dad was feeding a high quality mineral program. Vince started to study nutrition, and went to doing his own nutritional work, using his own formulations. He did and still does this, using the cows to tell him their needs, not some book value or N.R.C. requirements “that should” work.

Vince used these values, not being tied to the Multi-National companies and their ways. Working with you ranchers and your cows, he was able to develop top quality mineral programs to fit the cows nutritional needs. Solving sickness problems, not using drugs, but developing the cows own nutritionally healthy immune system. At the same time increasing gains, savings of 20 percent of the roughage, and or 20 percent more beef producer off of the same ranch.

As a result of these efforts, Ag-West-Feeds was born and REMAINS an independent company owned and operated by Vince Hulinsky. Vince asks you to please stop at our booth at the South Dakota Stockgrowers Convention. Come say Hi, Pick up a literature book, “WHICH IS OUR SALES FORCE.” We do not have salesmen to call on you, we hope you can understand our program by reading our literature books.

Ag-West-feeds is a proud supporter of the South Dakota Stockgrowers, R-Calf, Independent Cattlemen of Ne. and others.

 

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Tri-State Livestock News
Belle Fourche, SD
Carrie Statdheim, Editor or
Dianna Palmer,
Sales 1-877-347-9100
or www.tsln.com

For five decades, Tri-State Livestock News has established a strong reputation as a leading publication within the livestock industry. Much of Tri-State Livestock News’ growth and success is due to the long-term support from livestock producers and ag businesses in South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Colorado and Kansas. Published every Saturday, Tri-State Livestock News is the commercial cattlemen’s publication, located in the heart of one of the greatest beef producing regions in the world. 

We look forward to serving the needs of livestock producers with timely editorials and advertisers who serve the livestock industry.

The Farmer & Rancher Exchange’s first issue was published in the spring of 1981, making 2016 our 35th Anniversary. Originally a publication that was mailed to 12,000 rural route households, Farmer & Rancher Exchange now has a circulation of 15,000 with the bulk of our distribution centering in South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota and Montana. Many of the businesses that began advertising in 1981 continue to advertise with us today. We are proud to maintain such strong relationships with businesses within the agricultural community. The Farmer & Rancher Exchange is the largest weekly advertising publication distributed free in the upper Midwest region. It is the only weekly agricultural publication that is 100 percent advertising. It is truly the “buy and sell bible” for a seven-state area.

Hundreds of businesses advertise in Farmer & Rancher Exchange including livestock markets, vehicle dealers, farm machinery and equipment dealers, antique dealers, realtors, auctioneers, seed, feed retail, grocery and building material businesses. In the spring of each year, hundreds of registered livestock producers promote their livestock production and/or private treaty sales. These businesses advertise in Farmer & Rancher Exchange because it offers a vast potential customer based with the largest geographical coverage of any South Dakota based agricultural publication.

 

Platinum Sponsor

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The Cattle Business Weekly
Donnie Leddy
PO Box 700/185 South Center
Philip, SD 605-859-2022 or
dleddy@cattlebusinessweekly.com
www.cattlebusinessweekly.com

The Cattle Business Weekly, based in Philip, S.D., provides beef cattle industry news, market reports, and event coverage for South Dakota and the surrounding region. Founded 12 years ago, “By Cattlemen, For Cattlemen,” the weekly newspaper and annual Cattle Business Herd Reference Guide quickly became a trusted source of information in many farm/ranch homes and agribusinesses. In addition to the weekly paper,  we publish South Dakota Angus News, Charolais Country, & Range & Pasture Journal. We also provide ring service and produce sale catalogs and other promotional materials for customers.


 
Loving Liberty & National
Federal Lands Conference

Kathy Smith
Ogden, UT
801-698-8298 or

mrskathrynsmith@gmail.com

Loving LibertyLoving Liberty & The National Federal Lands Conference have been established to support the bedrock principles of private property rights, free markets, individual liberty, limited government, federalism, and religious freedom upon which the United States of America was founded. These principles can best be promoted by (1) supporting all enterprises or undertakings organized for the purpose of fostering these ideals, (2) teaching and promoting the ideals established by our founding fathers in the Constitution of the United States, and (3) providing a rallying point for all organizations and individuals who are dedicated to the preservation of freedom.

While not exclusive, the primary focus of the National Federal Lands Conference is to provide funding and support for the publication and dissemination of materials that support the principles described above. Special focus should be given to educating our youth, the future guardians of the liberties of our country, in the science of proper government in the tradition of our founding fathers.

The history of Lucas Oil is the story of the American Dream. Born into a small farming community in rural Indiana, Forrest Lucas and his three sisters experienced great hardship trying to make ends meet. At age 13, Forrest began showing registered cattle for a breeder and eventually left home at age 15, to work on cattle ranches to help support his family. His early experiences working on cattle ranches cultivated in him the work ethic and ambition that fueled him in his rise to success in business in his later years.

In 1964, Lucas purchased his first semi-truck at the age of 21. He acquired more trucks and grew his trucking business throughout the 1970’s. Needing to keep his trucks maintained and operational, he began experimenting with his own additives and lubricants. When he discovered the secret ingredient to his Heavy-Duty Oil Stabilizer, which would become the first of his stable of problem solving products and additives, sales to fellow truckers took off.

Today, Lucas Oil sells nearly 300 products worldwide. Since its inception, in 1989, Lucas Oil has remained true to its objective of producing quality American made products for a large variety of uses, including agricultural and industrial.


Protect the Harvest
480 Southpoint Circle
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Keli Gunn
951-270-0154
www.ProtectTheHarvest.com
kgunn@lucasoil.com

Protect the Harvest Protect The Harvest is a non-profit organization that was founded by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas owners of Lucas Oil Products. Having worked closely with farmers and ranchers throughout his life, and as a Cattleman, Lucas understands firsthand the practices used to ensure productivity and quality. These practices have led to the general prosperity and choices enjoyed by today’s consumers, making food accessible and affordable for families. Unfortunately, in the last number of years, animal rights and environmental extremist groups have influenced our government and legal system. These groups are threatening agriculture, animal ownership, and land and water use – our very way of life. The Lucas’ could not ignore the alarming need for intervention and in 2011, he founded Protect The Harvest.

Protect The Harvest works to educate and inform about threats to farming and ranching, land use, and animal ownership.

Lucas Cattle Co
Lucas Cattle Company
www.Lucas Cattle Company.com

With the success of Lucas Oil, Lucas decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of breeding and raising his own cattle. In 2002, Forrest and his wife Charlotte purchased land in Cross Timbers, Missouri.

Together they founded Lucas Cattle Company and began breeding Simmental and Simangus cattle. Lucas Cattle Company strives to breed cattle that offers structural soundness and other necessary assets such as udder quality, fertility, calving ease, longevity, growth, docility, and carcass traits. With a strict culling strategy, they have been able to breed some of the finest, high performing Simmental genetics America has to offer.

We are proud to be a part of the R-Calf convention and are honored that Dave Duquette, Strategic Planner for Protect The Harvest, will be the Keynote Speaker. Please support Protect The Harvest in our efforts to protect our way of life, heritage and traditions. Together, we have a strong voice.

Keynote Sponsor

Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction

PO Box 400, Ft. Pierre, SD
Bryan Hanson – 605-223-2576 or bry2069@yahoo.com
www.ftpierrelivestock.com

ftpierre-livestock-auctionFt. Pierre Livestock Auction Inc. Cattle sale every Friday. Special Cow Sales in Fall and Winter on Saturday. Other special sales as advertised.
Thank you for your business throughout the year. We sincerely appreciate it. We are always glad to come out and look at your cattle and give you an estimate. Don’t hesitate to call collect. Checkout our website at www.ftpierrelivestock.com.
 

Lounge Sponsor

CattlActive
Matt Zancanella – 800-254-0179
1921 E. Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
mattz@proearthanimalhealth.com
www.proearthanimalhealth.com

cattleactive Scours and acidosis are two of the biggest problems that modern cattlemen face – CattlActive works naturally to help reverse the ravages of these conditions.

CattlActive focuses on restoring and maintaining ruminal health. Backed by science, clinical field trials and studies, it is proven to balance the pH of the rumen and help improve gains.

CattlActive improves digestion, neutralizes acid, and encourages feed and water consumption for stronger, more robust cattle. Call us at 1-800-254-0179 or Visit us at www.proearthanimalhealth.com/r-calf/ to save 10% and learn more.

 

Gold Sponsors

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Callicrate Banders
Callicrate Cattle Co.
Ranch Foods Direct

Mike Callicrate St. Francis, KS
785-332-3344 or
mike@nobull.net
www.mikecallicrate.com

The Callicrate Bander has earned a reputation as the most humane and effective bloodless castration method on the market, recommended by veterinarians, animal handling specialists and cattle producers. Learn more at www.CallicrateBanders.com.

Ranch Foods Direct was started by rancher Mike Callicrate in 2000 to connect customers more directly to the source of their food with a pasture-to-plate marketing model. The beautiful retail store at 1228 E. Fillmore in Colorado Springs now carries an extensive selection of meats, dairy products and fresh produce as well as prepared items like locally roasted coffee, artisan bread, soup and condiments.

Callicrate Cattle Company raises cattle, pigs and laying hens using a multi-species regenerative agricultural model. Callicrate Beef comes from Wagyu-Angus cattle, which are known to produce the most heavily marbled and flavorful beef in the world. From rotationally grazed pastures to feeding high-protein barley to pioneering the use of on-farm slaughter, Mike has adopted every innovative practice possible to improve the quality of beef, the husbandry of livestock, and the health of the environment. For more information, visit
www.RanchFoodsDirect.com.

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Range Magazine
PO Box 639, Carson City, NV
CJ Hadley – 1-800-RANGE-4-U
www.rangemagazine.com

RANGE magazine is an award-winning publication devoted to the issues that threaten the West, its people, lifestyles, lands and wildlife. Known for its powerful photos and straight talk, RANGE exposes a land and lifestyle in crisis and shows how daily challenges are being met with grit, determination and humor. No stranger to controversy, RANGE is the leading forum for divergent viewpoints in the search for solutions that will halt the depletion of a national resource, the American cowboy.

Because there are people who care. RANGE has a simple and honest purpose: to chronicle the real, working people of the American West, and to provide an open forum to discuss the threats and assaults on the most unique of American lifestyles.

 

sd-stockgrowers
South Dakota Stockgrowers Association
426 Saint Joseph St,
Rapid City, SD
605-342-0429
www.southdakotastockgrowers.org

For over 125 years, our mission has remained unchanged, “to promote and protect the South Dakota livestock industry”. SD Stockgrowers Association works to promote the independent livestock producers of South Dakota.  Everything we do relates to the ability to preserve the viability of our ranches and rural communities whether it be through proper legislation, property tax reform, school funding, or stewardship and land management. 

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is proud to be R-CALF’s largest state affiliate.  We urge our members to support the great work of R-CALF USA and we invite R-CALF members to join our association. 

For more information, call us at 605-342-0429, find us on Facebook, on the web at www.southdakotastockgrowers.org or stop by our office in downtown Rapid City.

 

Valentine Livestock
126 N Government St,
Valentine, NE
Greg Arendt – 402-376-4701

www.valentinelivestock.net

valentine-livestock-auctionValentine Livestock Auction is your source for feeder cattle & replacement stock from ranches in the Sandhills of Nebraska.
We are open the year around, regular feeder cattle sales are held every Thursday in season, with special weigh-up cow sales on Mondays, as needed.
Valentine Livestock is an approved NHTC market (Non Hormone Treated Cattle)
Listen to KVSH “940” Thurs at 3:00 P.M. for live broadcast. Watch live video broadcast of special sales on www.cattleusa.com.


 

Silver Sponsors

Big Frig
Brock Hutchinson

558 River Drive
North Sioux City, SD 57049
605-540-0911 or 605-261-5064
www.bigfrig.com
info@bigfrig.com

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Big Frig, an outdoor company based in South Dakota, was founded after Brock Hutchinson recognized a need in the marketplace for a first-rate, affordable vacuum-sealed tumbler and rotomolded coolers. Although competitors offered lower cost coolers, their products unfortunately lacked in quality and features that appealed to loyal cooler consumers. Therefore, Hutchinson set out to design products that would perform as well as (if not better than) big names in the market—without the price tag.

At Big Frig, we believe in treating our customers like family and that family comes first. We believe in answering the phone and going the extra mile. We believe that our customers deserve a quality product for their money and a company that will stand behind it. Our products are designed and tested to withstand the toughest conditions of the Midwest and provide high performance in every environment imaginable. Hutchinson says that he and his team believe that their clients deserve nothing less. Big Frig’s products are not just tumblers or coolers, but instead a reflection of a way of life.

Big Frig will donate 20% of ALL purchases made through this link:
https://bigfrig.com/pages/r-calf-products.
 


 

Insure My Forage

PO Box 31;
1502 N 13th Ste 300
Norfolk, NE
402-316-3229

www.insuremyforage.com
morgan@insuremyforage.com

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Insure My Forage are the specialist with the Federal Crop Insurance program for pasture and forage.  The PRF Program (Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage) has paid out over 1.2 BILLION dollars to American Farmers and Ranchers.  Swing by our booth, and we can give you the last 10 year payout history for your county and help with the enrollment process.

The PRF program is a federally subsidized crop insurance program authorized by the USDA.  The PRF Program pays you indemnity when the rainfall is less then 90% of normal in any selected 2 month period.  Visit www.insuremyforage.com for an educational video or to request more information. The enrollment period is Sept 1 to Nov 15th.

 


Clark and Associates
Land Brokers

WY
Colter DeVries – 406-425-1027
colter@clarklandbrokers.com
www.clarklandbrokers.com

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Clark Land Brokers. Buying and selling farm & ranch properties requires special knowledge and skill including: livestock and farm production, land values, leases, real estate laws, water rights, management, and most importantly, an intimate knowledge of the area. Our marketing approach addresses all these details. And, after the sale, we’re there to help manage the property if you so desire.

Each partner in our firm started out from hard working ranch roots, “living the life” of ranchers, which has allowed each of them to develop a true insider’s point of view and knowledge of the land. It is the ability to combine their “insider” knowledge, business experience, and ability to converse with both the business executive and the local rancher that is the focal point of their business.

 

Kent

James Grothe/Keith Paitz
2905 Hwy 61 N.
Muscatine, IA 52761
320-333-8161

www.kentnutritiongroup.com
james.grothe@kentww.com

kentWho We Are
Kent is a leading source of nutrition products and services for commercial livestock, lifestyle animals, and pets. It’s all we do. And more than simply recognizing the unique relationship our customers have with their animals – we share it.
What We Do
Our products are driven by research, innovation, and quality while our company is guided by dedication, honesty, and integrity.
How We Do It
Meeting the nutritional needs of each animal – exceeding the expectations of every owner – is why we work. It is the challenge that excites us, the passion that inspires us, and a promise we live up to.

 

KYDT 103.1 FM

Christine Bestgen
605-892-2571

www.kbfs.com
countrytwinssales@gmail.com

kydtKYDT-FM / KBFS-AM “The Country Twins”. KBFS 1450 AM has been broadcasting out of Belle Fourche since 1959 as a 1,000 Watt AM station with a loyal farm, ranch, and sports following!

KYDT 103.1 FM went on the air in 1997, and the tower is located on top of Warren Peak in Sundance, Wyoming. KYDT simulcasts it’s programming with KBFS. By doing so, KBFS/KYDT keeps all listeners abreast with the latest news, conservative talk radio, agricultural markets, and much more! 
 

Natures Formula

Natalie Walker – 903-571-1787
PO Box 200, Brownsboro, TX 75756

www.naturesformulainc.com
billesllc@aol.com

natures-formulaNatures Formula Livestock Probiotic Products, Organic Fertilizer, Hair, Skin ,Wound Care. We offer good quality products and good customer service! WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATING COMPANY.
 

Silveus Insurance Group

1520 Rail Way
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Rylan Zwanziger – 319-464-2198
www.rangeland.silveuscropins.com
rylan.zwanziger@cropins.net

silveus Natures Formula Livestock Probiotic Products, Organic Fertilizer, Hair, Skin, Wound Care. We offer good quality products and good customer service! WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATING COMPANY.
 

 

Speaker Sponsors

Adams County Livestock Buyers
Jaime Oberling – 217-430-6666
PO Box 277
Payson, IL
cowupboy56@gmail.com
Producers Livestock
Rick Keith – 402-597-9189
4809 S 114th St
Omaha, NE
www.ProducersLivestock.net
r@plmcoop.com

Rick and Theresa Fox – SD
Kenny and Roxie Fox – SD
John Hanson – WY

 

Bronze Sponsors

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Moly Mfg., Inc. / Silencer
2435 10th Road, Lorraine, KS
Brandy Thornton – 785-472-3388 or support@molymfg.comwww.molymfg.com
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CAT Livestock Equipment
5052 RD 197, Lewellen, NE
Bruce A. Burdick – 308-778-5543
www.calfalleytub.com
merck
Merck Animal Health – 16931
Twilight Road, Newell, SD
David Gaer – 605-222-0098 or
david.gaer@merck.com
www.merck-animal-health.com

huron-continental-marketingHuron Continental Marketing
39763 US HWY 14, Huron, SD
Kim Ulmer – 605-352-9374 or www.livestockrus.com

 

south-dakota-school-public-landsSD School and Public Lands
500 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD
Ryan Brunner – 605-773-3303 or ryan.brunner@state.sd.us
www.sdpubliclands.com

 

south-dakota-farmers-unionSD Farmers Union
PO Box 1388, Huron, SD
Karla Hofhenke – 605-352-6761 or
karla@sdfu.org
www.sdfu.org

cayak
Cattle Auction Yard Advertising Co-op
173 Baker Ranch Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-529-2587
info@cayac.net
www.cayac.net
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Golden Harvest
John Klein
jklein_eps@live.com
 

 

Break Sponsors

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Farm Credit Services of America
2510 N Plaza Drive, Rapid City, SD or PO Box 10 Pierre, SD 57501
Bob Schmidt – 605-342-0678 or rapidcity@fcsamerica.com or pierre@fcsamerica.com

kent
Kent
James Grothe/Keith Paitz
2905 Hwy 61 N.
Muscatine, IA 52761
320-333-8161
www.kentnutritiongroup.com
james.grothe@kentww.com


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Keyhole Ranch
Skip and Vanna Waters
Moorcroft, WY
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Philip Livestock Auction LLC
PO Box 875, Philip, SD 57567
Thor Roseth – 605-859-2577
pla@gwtc.net
www.philiplivestock.com

 

Karaoke Sponsors

John C. Whitfield of Whitfield
Bryson & Mason, LLP
J.Dudley Butler of Butler Farm

& Ranch Law
www.farmandranchlaw.com
jbd@farmandranchlaw.com

Banner Sponsors

AgroLiquid – St. John, MI 785-672-0169
Dakotaland Feeds – Pierre, SD 605-494-0150
Eichler Livestock – Aberdeen, SD – 605-225-7433
Jenner Equipment – Rapid City, SD – 605-343-6682
Platte Livestock Market – Platte, SD – 605-680-1900
Sturdevants Auto Parts – Rapid, SD – 605-342-1268

Retail Sponsors

Cross Five Cattle Coolers – Valentine, SD 605-490-3253
Gayle’s Show Box & Boots – Newell, SD 605-456-3933
Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming – 307-756-3249
Meet America, Inc. – Kiowa, CO 307-757-6872
The Ranch Boutique – Killdeer, ND 605-216-0269
White Owl Creek Boutique – White Owl, SD
605-515-0749