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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thanks to everyone who attended Rising Stars V !!

A great day of weather and a great crowd and a super sale. Thanks again! I will have more details to come this upcoming week. Me and Skyler made it to Lima, Ohio and I am extremely exited to be judging at The Heart of it All this weekend.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Rising Stars sale order.

Rising Stars V
Sale Order

63                                                      61a
62                                                      61b
1                                                        54a
5                                                        54b
7                                                        54c
19                                                      55
24                                                      57a
23                                                      57b
37                                                      56a
38                                                      56b
21                                                      59a
20                                                      59b
14                                                      58
10                                                      60
2                                                        46
35                                                      41
26                                                      47
28                                                      45
25                                                      50
27                                                      42
18                                                      51
15                                                      43
6                                                        48
22                                                      52
8                                                        44
34                                                      49
33                                                      53
39                                                      3-OUT
40                                                      29-OUT
9                                                        31-OUT        
16
11
36
30
32
17
12
4

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Steer for Sale from Habeger.

Ryan Habeger has this Monopoly Steer for sale. Call him at 515.341.3083.
                       He was down the other day looking at sale cattle and reminding me that his Iowa State Cyclones beat my Oklahoma State Cowboys in football.

Monday, November 21, 2011

And the results are in!!!!


Both EXIT PLAN and FULLY AUTOMATIC have their TH and PHA results in and they are both FREE!!!!

The greatest gate guy ever!

We had an appearance by who I proclaim to be the greatest gate guy ever Sean Isaacson. If your coming here to look at cattle we will have fun looking and you might get a title as well.
Check this afternoon for a video update.

Friday, November 18, 2011

More videos are up!

The start of the bred heifers are going up now. Be sure to check out the you tube channel or click http://www.youtube.com/holtkampcattleco  See what you think but I love baldies and I think this one took a good video. Lot 34

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Video's starting to go up!!!

Click here http://www.youtube.com/holtkampcattleco
Check out Exit Plan and others

Rising Stars live broadcast on EDJECast.


We want you to attend the Rising Stars sale in person but if that's not possible be sure to get signed up on EDJECast live. Its a simple process and go ahead a get signed up.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Checking off the list of things to do!

The display pens are built for Rising Stars V. The days are closing in and the list is getting shorter. Be sure to check out the cattle in the pens on November 25th at the ranch outside of West Point Ia.

Walks on Water bull selling!


Dan Coles has this really good bull prospect out of Walks on Water selling in his Grateful Harvest sale. Also, he has some other steer calves selling out of WOW too. Call Dan at 612.916.6429

Monday, November 14, 2011

Star, Grandstaff and Lockhead donor sells Embryos!

We love having customers in our Rising Stars sale. Star was a highlight in Rising Stars last year and now she returns offering embryos by Believe In Me and Irish Whiskey. What an opportunity!
If your looking for help in your marketing program we are here to help.

B3 Better Bovine Business consultanting Rising Stars.

We are excited to be working with Chad Morrissey of B3 Better Bovine Business. He is a young guy with the passion for the cattle business and has a great eye for cattle. He should be a good option for buyers unable to attend. Be sure to contact Chad at 608.778.7066 or  click the link and visit his website at http://www.betterbovinebusiness.com/

Friday, November 11, 2011

Bred heifers in Rising Stars.


Lots 24 and 28. Check these out on our online catalog.

Webster Cattle Co videos online.


 
Be sure to check out Ty Webster heifer's selling on his online sale at Breeders World. I pictured
the red heifer out of the Ringer and a Predator heifer I thought looked really good.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Show heifers in Rising Stars by Holtkamp Sires.

Lot 43 Foundation Simmental, she is out of Hank a PB Simmental bull we raised out of 3C Macho. She is a May and she has really been coming on and is changing every day.

Lot 48 is a Mainetainer out of UCB the full sib to Predator. This heifer calf was a strong favorite with a major senior college judging team coach for her potential and look.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

CLIPPING GOES ON!

Getting ready for the Rising Star sale is like being a mailman...sunshine or SNOW we get ready! It's a beautiful day in SE Iowa!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Updated show picture.

This is the picture of Dacota's show heifer that was Reserve Grand both days this past weekend in Missouri. She is a Dejavu (Full Flush) and we are excited about her future in our cow herd which she has started today and so far she's ok with it.

Steers at Hueber Show Cattle.

Predator steer

                                                                      Immortal steer

If your looking for steers be sure to check out Hueber Show Cattle. A great place to do business. Check Matt out at http://www.huebershowcattle.com/ or call him at 815.761.7423 . These sell online November 10th at cwcattlesales.com .

Predator's from Fraker.


These two Predator heifers sell on cwcattlesales.com in the Fraker online sale November 18 & 19th.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Rising Stars timeline update.


We're at 18 days and counting the catalogs should be going in the mail tomorrow November 8th. The videos should be online a week from now. Everything on our end is coming together really well and the cows and Exit Plan say make your plans now to come see us on November 25th.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Holtkamp genetics have great weekend!

Predator sired heifer wins both days at the Missouri Black and Gold. Good job Heaton Family!
Dacota Holtkamp was reserve both days with our Dejavu (Full Flush) heifer
This Immortal sired heifer was 4th overall on the first day at Missouri Black and Gold. She was on our blog earlier and Blake Bennett had her looking amazing.

Friday, November 4, 2011

It's all about Family in Rising Stars!

Lot 41 3C Macho x Big E Full sib to sweetness and Center of Attention
                                                  Sweetness high selling bred heifer full sib to lot 41


Big E Reg Angus by Gridmaker dam to all these Macho's and also selling Irish Whiskey embryos in Rising Stars sale. Proven and predictable.
Center of Attention 3C Macho x Big E he sold in Rising Stars III

Thursday, November 3, 2011

SNOW IN SOUTHERN MISSOURI

Cody Grandstaff from Southern Missouri texted me this photo this morning and just wanted to thank me for moving the Rising Star Sale to November...with our past history...snow on Thanksgiving????? We sure hope not!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Embryo's selling at Rising Stars


Choo Choo on top and Yo Momma the mother to Exit Plan on the bottom. Both cows have Monopoly eggs selling. Other embryo sires are Irish Whiskey, Walks on Water, Believe in Me, Heat Seeker, and Northern Improvement.

Predator embryo's selling at Donors on Ice.

Looks like Predator is represented well at Donors On Ice. Check it out here http://donorsonice.com/Donors2011Web.pdf