WILDBERRY FARMS Annual Production Sale March 28, 2026 1:00 pm • Hanover, IL 65 FORAGE-DEVELOPED BULLS 25 BRED HEIFERS AND PAIRS FROM THE HEART OF THE HERD 5 OPEN HEIFERS AND “THE CHOICE” OF 100 HEAD YEARLING HEIFERS
SALE DAY PHONES Ben’s Cell
SEMEN/FLUSH INTEREST Bulls selling for under $20,000 Wildberry will retain 1/3 semen interest. Bulls selling for $20,000 and higher Wildberry will retain ¼ semen interest. We are flexible with these terms as long as all parties find it fair. “The Choice” heifer selected we will retain one flush on to happen at our expense and buyer’s convenience. BREEDING GUARANTEE All bulls have passed a complete BSE and semen check. They are fully and unconditionally guaranteed to be as represented by us in terms of fertility and function. If, for any reason , the bull is unsatisfactory to the new owner please reach out to us first and right away. We try to be easy to work with and will do what it takes to make it right. PAYMENT We ask for a fully refundable deposit of 1/3 the price of the bull the day you select the bull. Final payment is due when the bull is delivered or picked up. We expect full payment for females and they should be picked up sale day or shortly after. SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASES Can’t visit the farm? Call Ben or Dean to help you with selecting the right animals. We will help select the best fits for your program. Your satisfaction is guaranteed when the animal is delivered, or we will take them home. ACCOMMODATIONS There are many accommodations all within a half hour drive and closer. We’re happy to host you for multiple days. Call Ben to help set up arrangements.
563-920-0315 712-269-1261 608-482-0133 319-480-3726 701-541-5035 406-581-7835 815-990-2312 563-506-8075
Dean’s Cell Randy Gill
Col. Justin Steward Dr. Bert Moore, ASA
Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources Bryce Lehman (former WBF cattle manager) Barney Gehl (former WBF cattle manager)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 27 12:00 noon - Dark
Viewing Bulls & Heifers
Saturday, March 28 8:00 am
Coffee & Donuts || Cattle on Display
11:30 am 1:00 pm
Complimentary Lunch
Wildberry Farms Annual Production Sale
PRICING AND SALE FORMAT All bulls are base priced at $4,500, open females base priced at $3,000 and bred females/pairs floored at $4000. We go through extra work before the printing of the catalog so we can sell the animals in catalog order making it easier for everyone to follow along. However, we have moved one or two animals up on sale day if need be. Each lot will begin at the base price. Please feel free to call with any questions about the format. HERD HEALTH PROGRAM All bulls & heifers are on a complete health program and will be accompanied by health papers for shipment anywhere in the United States. All cattle have been vaccinated for PI3, BVD, 7-Way, Blackleg, BRVS and Haemophilus and have been poured and treated with Dectomax. EPDS All EPDs are the most current BOLT at the time of printing conducted by IGS and the American Simmental Association. Please note that EPDs may change from the time the sale catalog is printed until registration papers are transferred.
Green Illinois designates bulls safe to use on heifers.
GGP logo designates cattle that have Genomic Enhanced EPDs.
SALE LOCATION The sale will be held at the farm between Elizabeth and Hanover, Illinois. Three miles south of US 20-Highway 84 intersection or one mile north of Hanover on Highway 84 on the west side of the road.
BEN LEHMAN, CATTLE MANAGER: 563-920-0315 DEAN ELDER, HERDSMAN: 712-269-1261 6502 IL RT 84 South, Hanover, IL 61041 Broadcasting Real-Time Auctions BID LIVE ONLINE For more information, see page 44.
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