reds on the prairie sale 2025
Rooted in tradition. Focused on the future.
The story of Circle E Ranch began long before the name ever existed. Melissa’s dad, Jim Hagemann, started raising Red Angus cattle with guidance from Melvin Leland. In 2006, Melissa purchased her first females from Buffalo Creek Red Angus, laying the foundation for what would eventually become our program. In 2016, we celebrated Jim’s 25th annual production sale—a true testament to his lifelong dedication. After his passing, Melissa moved her cows to Minnesota to continue the legacy. Josh grew up showing Hereford cattle, exhibiting horses in 4-H and competing at WSCA shows. When we got married in 2017, we officially founded Circle E Ranch near Le Sueur, Minnesota. Today, we’re raising cattle and our three kids— Weston (6), Laramie (4), and Maddie (2)—all with the same values and work ethic we grew up with. At Circle E Ranch, we are intentional about everything we do. Each fall we sell heifer calves, and each spring we sell yearling bulls through private treaty. We’re extremely hard on our cow herd—culling aggressively if a cow doesn’t measure up in performance, udder quality, structure, or disposition. To us, the cow herd is the foundation of everything, and we expect a lot from them. Every breeding season, we spend time studying pedigrees and selecting AI sires that complement our females both phenotypically and genetically. Our goal is simple: to raise functional, fertile, and quiet cattle that thrive in real-world conditions. Looking ahead, one of our long-term goals is to eventually host an annual production sale. We’re committed to building a program rooted in quality, integrity, and the legacy that started it all. We’re also proud to support the next generation of cattlemen and women through the Junior Futurity. If you’re ever in south central Minnesota, we’d love to talk cattle,
share our program, and show you what we’re working toward.
The Edmondson’s Circle E Ranch Le Sueur, MN Melissa 605-480-0303 Josh 320-226-4301
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