Donated by Jake Reed Cattle and Bar J Ranch, Jake and Dawnte’ Reed and family; Tori, Matt, Jamison, Ellie, and Hudson of Brooten, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Angus Association
Jake and Dawnte’ Reed and family; Tori, Matt, Jamison, Ellie, and Hudson. Jake Reed Cattle and Bar J Ranch host an annual Angus Bull and female sale in February. They focus on high maternal Angus genetics that have the growth and carcass characteristics to preform in the feed yard and on the rail. In addition, they focus on growing bulls for longevity and selection for structural integrity and docility to produce a high level of customer satisfaction. Their combined annual bull sale started in 2013; Bar J Ranch has been selling Angus bulls for 50 years. Along with their Angus herd, Jake works as an area sales manager for Purina Animal Nutrition across Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas.