What an unprecedented year it has been for everyone in the cattle business! It is nice to see people in our industry being rewarded for all the hard work and dedication that has often spanned generations. 2026 marks 20 years in the cattle business for our family, and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence for our Country. To quote America250, the Congressional group in charge of the celebration: “ This is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.” How blessed we are to live in the United States of America! I think this quote also applies very well to most families in agriculture. What a rich heritage to remember and an exciting future to pursue looking toward the next generation. We have so much to be thankful for! Welcome!
This year’s sale will include 44 yearling angus bulls and 11 of our top end registered replacement heifers. Three of the heifers are sired by the now deceased Shiefelbein Gable 311. Opportunities to take advantage of his genetic contribution are extremely limited nationwide. He has done an outstanding job for us and as you look through his progeny in the offering, we hope you will agree. Last Summer, we were given the opportunity to purchase Russell and Sheri Stinson’s registered cows. They have been incorporated into our herd and breeding philosophy and you will see them in the pedigree on some of the bulls. They are beautiful, productive cows and we look for them to continue to add a tremendous amount of phenotype and value to our program. That being said, you will notice a small handful that were AI bred to bulls prior to making the decision to purchase the cows. These bulls are big hipped, long-bodied and will not only sire calves that will pound the scale, but sire those with the potential needed to compete in the show ring as well.
MILLS FAMILY
The bulls have been developed on a high protein and fiber pellet, with free access to grass hay, salt and mineral. From weaning until now they have had an average daily gain of 3.3#/day. The heifers have also been on a similar feed regimen, but developed at a slower, more restrained rate gaining 1.2#/day since weaning. We welcome you to Hulett anytime to evaluate the bulls and heifers we have for sale or for a tour of the cow herd. They will also be available to view in the St. Onge Livestock pens the day before the sale. Videos of the bulls and heifers will be on our website at www.millscattle.com and through DV Auction at www.DVAuction.com. A complementary lunch will be served starting at 11:00 until the start of the sale at 1:00 p.m. We would love to see you in person, or you can bid online at DVAuction.com or CattleUSA.com. Please make sure you are registered well in advance of the sale in order to secure a bidder number. If you need assistance with bidding over the phone, we are happy to help you. Whether you are a long-time customer or are a first-time attendee, we genuinely appreciate your interest in our cattle and are humbled by the trust you place in our program, especially considering the many available choices in selecting seedstock. Thank you again for taking the time to attend our sale. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead and wish you all the best!
PALS FAMILY
God Bless, Doug & Dena Mills and family Mark, Cait, & Anastasia Pals
ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE • MARCH 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM MST
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