News from the Ranch
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The Newest WK Genetics to be on Display "In the Yards" at 2010 National Western Stock Show
Whitestone Krebs will showcasing our newest and best genetics at the upcoming National Western Stock Show in Denver. Included in our display will be the very best yearling bulls from our 2009 calf crop, which will compete in the carload and pen show. These bulls will sell in our 30th Annual Bull Sale on March 12, 2010. New for 2010, we will also feature several top sellers from last years sale on display. In addition, we will have a very special new addition to our herd sire roster....you will want to see him! We look forward to seeing you in Denver!
A Historic Summer for Angus Breeders in America and Russia
Angus Genetics of Russia made history this summer with thier record-setting import of Angus cattle from Whitestone Krebs. Since May, three livestock ships have carried 3000 head of Angus heifers and bulls from Willmington, Delaware, across the Atlantic ocean to St. Petersburg, Russia. Eldon Krebs stated: "These cattle will serve as the foundation genetics for a exciting new operation that will provide Angus genetics to Russia's rapidly growing beef industry." Everyone at Whitestone Krebs expresses our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our freinds at Angus Genetics of Russia for thier support of WK genetics!
Congratulations Ty and Kaleigh Krebs! 
On August 1, 2009, Ty Krebs and Kaleigh Johnson were joined in marriage at the United Methodist church in Gordon, NE. The couple celebrated thier marriage with a dinner and dance held at Whitestone Krebs. Kaleigh is a native of Gordon, and is working torwards a degree in nursing, while working part-time at the WK. .Everyone at the ranch congratulates Ty and Kaleigh and wishes the new couple a long and happy life together!
Australian Visitors inspect WK Genetics 
Whitestone Krebs thanks Stephen Handbury for stopping by Whitestone Krebs during his summer tour of American Angus operations. Steve owns and operates Anvil Angus, a registered cattle operation in Queensland, Australia. Steve is also a partner in WK Replay, the high selling bull of the 2009 WK Bull and Horse Sale. Steve especially liked the new WK herdsire, Hammer, who he commented "Was the nicest son of 338 he has seen." Steve, thanks for your support of WK Genetics and for your visit to the ranch!
Wonderful Summer Weather in the Sandhills!
Sandhill ranchers have been blessed with a great summer. Since the spring, rain has been pletiful and temperatrues have remained mild. It has all added up to lush green pastures and hay meadows. In fact, some hay meadows have been too wet to harvest 100% of the avaliable forage.
Along with surplus grass, cows and calves have benefited as well. Many operations report that this years calf crop will be the heavier at weaning that they've been in some time. The cows have maintained a healthy body condition score as well. No doubt, this has been a summer we will remember fondly for some time to come!
Thank you Kiamichi Link on purchase of HAMMER! 
Thanks to L. Tucker Link of Kiamichi Link Ranch in Oklahoma for making the new and exciting outcross bull, HAMMER, the highest valued bull of the 2009 Denver Stock Show, at $300,000.00! HAMMER is sired by Right Time 338 and out of a Strategy x Explorer dam, Belmont Lady 9015 3313. Click on our herd sire page for more information. Contact Whitestone Krebs at 308-282-2021 for semen.
WK Carload Bulls Claim 3rd Straight Championship at Denver Stock Show
Whitestone Krebs exhibited the Reserve Grand Carload at the 2009 Denver Stock Show, on January 17. This marks the third consecutive year the WK carload has been named Champion or Reserve. WK Reveal, who is a son of Net Worth, headlined the carload. Sons of Vegas, One Way, Moneymaker, and Shear Force made up the balance of the load. The load of February yearlings had an average weight of 1335 lbs. February The WK has exhibited Carload and pen bulls every year since 1980.
WK Genetics Go To Work In Russia
Whitestone Krebs would like to thank Angus Genetics of Russia for their purchase of the first American Angus cattle to ever set foot on Russian soil. On September xx, 2008, two jumbo jets left Chicago loaded with over 250 head of WK genetics bound for Moscow, Russia. Eldon, Louisa, Ty, and Dr. Jeff Erquiaga left soon thereafter to meet the cattle upon arrival. The trip took about 18 hours, which is about the same amount of time it would take to shipping cattle from Gordon to Nevada by truck. It is exciting to see the popularity of Angus cattle begin to stretch beyond the borders of the United States!
Progeny Of WK Herd Sire, Midland, Sweep 2009 Denver Female and Bull Show
Congratulations to Calli Bayer and Gamble Angus on their daughter of BR Midland who claimed Grand Champion Female honors in both the Junior and Open show at the 2009 Denver Stock Show. BR Midland’s influence was equally strong in the bull show as EXAR Titlelist, a Midland son, was named the Grand Champion of the bull show. Congratulations to Express Ranches and the Titlelist partners! This win marked Titlelist’s third consecutive victory of 2009, following wins at both Kansas City and Louisville.
New For 2009…Lower Semen Price on BR Midland! Now Only $30.00 per unit!
The semen price on BR Midland has been lowered from $50.00, to only $30.00 per unit! BR Midland sired every Grand Champion in the heifer and bull show at this year’s Denver Stock Show. BR Midland continues to sire carcass leading off spring that excel in eye-appeal and performance. BR Midland is AM free. Click on our herd sire page for more informantion on this proven WK herd sire. To order your BR Midland semen, contact Whitestone Krebs at 308-282-2021.
2008 Whitestone-Krebs Bull and Horse Sale Results 
March 14, 2008 was a snowy day in Gordon, NE, but the wintry weather didn’t keep folks away from our Annual Bull and Horse sale. This year’s sale featured over 650 head of WK genetics including: 200 Angus yearling bulls, 22 two year old Angus bulls, 12 yearling Simmental bulls, and 430 commercial Angus open heifers. Also selling were 15 ranch geldings and 3 mares. The averages are as follows:
- 22 two year old Angus bulls - $4455.00
- 201 yearling Angus bulls- $4044.00
- 12 Simmental Yearling bulls - $3048.00
- 430 commercial Angus open heifers - $ 922.00
- 15 ranch geldings - $7303.00
- 3 mares - $2783.00
Thank you for making the 2008 WK Bull and Horse Sale a successful event.