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International Brangus Breeders The Midwest Cattleman · April 1, 2021 · P22
Association Commercial dra and I got married in
1985, we began our own
Producer of the Year: farming operation. In
the early years, we ran
a lot of stockers, during
that time we tried to
save as many heifers
as we could for replace-
ments. And over time,
we’ve transitioned
away from running
stockers and now we
by Cody Gariss and Emily Lochner solely run mama cows.”
“Years ago, I remember a The IBBA Commercial Produc- Today, the Gundys
Brangus staffer talking about er of the Year award was estab- run approximately 700
the need to gear our product lished to annually recognize a cows on several thou-
towards the ‘professional cat- commercial producer who effec- sand acres in Missouri,
tleman,’” says Cody Gariss of tively utilizes Brangus genetics premium for beef over compet- around 90 miles due
GENEPLUS Brangus. “Engi- to make their operation more ing protein sources because of south of Kansas City. Their pri-
neers get a professional stamp, profitable and successful. taste. This concept is not lost on mary income revolves around
attorneys receive a professional “Our awards journey took association work. Providing ge- the sale of source-verified, back-
license, and athletes get a pro- us long and far into opera- netics for the commercial cattle grounded steers to the Joplin
fessionally-sized contract. But a tions across the Unites States,” industry and its consumers is Regional Stockyards. They also
true cowman does not thrive on mentions Shiloh Hall, IBBA the IBBA’s core purpose, after have begun to find a niche in
professional accolades, rather Awards Committee chairman. all,” says Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D., selling developed replacement
the ability to make a fair living “The awards committee was IBBA executive vice president. heifers and first-calf pairs by
for an honest day’s work. They comprised of seasoned breeders As for the Gundys, a life of private treaty on the farm.
understand how to use the as- and fellow committee chairmen, ranch work was always the “We have really tried to build
sets that God has entrusted to to offer a fair and unbiased as- plan. up our reputation with our
them, turning grass and grain sessment of the applications. “For me, I grew up on a farm, feeder cattle,” prides Gundy.
into red meat that helps to feed We learned so much about the and I’ve always known that I “We want buyers to know that
the world. They’re the kind who history of many operations and wanted to be involved in rais- the cattle we bring to the sale
supports their family, the kind the commitment to the better- ing livestock my whole life,” barn are healthy, honest, and
who work with blood, sweat, ing of the Brangus breed. Our says Brent Gundy. “When San- will perform well in their feedy-
and tears; a true cowman knows 2020 award winners, the Gun-
the hard work ethic it takes to dys, could not be more deserv-
last in the ranching business. ing.”
Brent and Sandra Gundy are Whether a breeder of com-
true cattlemen.” mercial or purebred seedstock,
The International Brangus the end product should never be
Breeders Association (IBBA) far from mind for any who raise
2020 Commercial Producer of livestock. At the end of the day
the Year was awarded to Bar – the beef industry exists on
G Ranch, Brent and Sandra the principle of providing safe,
Gundy of Walker, Missouri at nutritious, and delicious beef.
the IBBA Annual Convention “Consumers gladly pay a COMPRESSION
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