Welcome to the Sale. Conventional wisdom tells us to never ask, or reveal, a woman’s age. Therefore, we will just say that dad turned 86 in November, and mom is not as old as dad. They continue to work every day and frankly, we don’t really notice or think about large differences in their lives. Last year mom and dad sold a bull for over $30,000 for the first time, raised 300 bushel an acre corn for the first time (pretty impressive on the hills of southern Iowa) and raised 76 bushel per acre beans for the first time. Their activity, mental acuity and accomplishments in the past year are all a testament to the idea that clean living (relatively speaking!) and remaining active are the best deterrent to doctors and waiting rooms. It is also a reminder that tenacity and grit are the best paths to remarkable achievement. What’s that saying? “You can’t beat a person that won’t stop.” That kind of thinking came to mind as I reflected on the fact that 2025 represents our family’s 125th year on the home farm and 171 years in southern Iowa. We are honored to welcome folks from around the country to our farm, in person or electronically, to celebrate this special 125th anniversary. We know that you have more choices than ever for your genetic provider, and we pledge to continue to use every available tool, and outstanding customer service, to earn and keep your business. We appreciate your interest in our program more than we can express. We also understand that in order to keep your business, we have to continue to provide cutting edge genetics in an efficient, sound and profitable package. And we understand it is fair for you to ask: “What have you done for us lately?” . We have continued to develop and acquire breed leading genetics in both the Simmental and Angus breeds. This sale presents our customers the opportunity to acquire sons of Deadwood, Five Star Jackson, Eagle, Essential, Genesis, Connealy Clarity and DB Iconic. You will note that these bulls all have one thing in common-broad based genetic excellence. Focusing on one trait is the fast track to oblivion and we continue to search widely for bulls and females that do it all-calve easily, grow quickly and efficiently WITHOUT CREEP FEED, on moderate but adequate frame, high marbling, large rib eye cattle with strong maternal traits-all in a sound structure with excellent docility. It can be done, but it takes dedication and tenacity. That is our job for you-to take the time and resources required to produce outstanding broad based excellence – on both the sire and dam side- to produce predictable excellence. And we won’t stop.
Please join us to celebrate 125 years on the home farm and pick your next herd bull from the 73 prospects available, and grow your herd by picking from 28 outstanding bred heifers, all bred to calve early to breed leading sires. We look forward to talking with you about any of the lots offered or our philosophy- please contact us at the contact information below. We look forward to seeing you on January 31, 2025!
The Drake Simmental Crew
“I know of no pursuit in which more zeal and important service can be rendered to any Country than by improving its agriculture-its breed of useful animals-and other branches of a husbandman’s cares…” - George Washington
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