MR Angus Sale Bulls

Welcome to the 35th annual Reyes-Russell Angus Bull Sale,

Hard to believe 2026 will be our 35th year having a sale. There have been lots of changes made since we had the first sale in Douglas. It is great to see the advancements our program has made over the years; however, the real reward is seeing our customers herds continue to improve and dominate in these western markets. With these absolutely high prices we have seen in the last few years it has been fun to watch friends, and fellow producers reap big benefits for their cattle they have worked generations to build.

2025 reminded us that Mother Nature is in control but merciful. Spring started grass on the summer places and due to small but timely rains we managed to keep cattle at the ranches longer than we anticipated. We are very fortunate to have this hard working set of cows that continues to produce for us and pull though with heavy, healthy calves and good conception rates. We have always held true to the key components that have helped us stay successful. One, hard work and diversity. Two, a very productive and functional cow herd. Three, not following fads and trends. Four, holding true to our standards and beliefs, and finally, a very strong and supportive customer base. If it wasn’t for the commercial cattleman, we wouldn’t be here doing what we do.

I’d like to highlight a few facts about the MR Angus cow herd. In 2009 we started to transition from calving in January to June with a 45 day breeding season. In 2025 we had approximately 80% of the calves born in the first cycle, same as the year previous. That was ALL NATURAL SERVICE BREEDING, NO AI, NO SYNC. We kick out 4-10 bulls per group depending on size, which means every calf is DNA tested for parentage. Cows go to ranches typically in May depending on weather. Once they are at the summer ranch they calve on their own. The crew tags and weighs calves but as for management that cow is in charge. She better pick that calf up and get him sucking and protected because if she comes home dry she’s down the road. Our bulls are raised and developed in a realistic range environment. They summer at Tie Siding, WY and are PAP tested around September by Dr. Tim Holt at 8,000’. MR Angus has been PAP testing cattle for over 47 years. In this years offering 73% of the bulls tested scored a 45 or below PAP score. When the Reyes bulls return to Wheatland, they are on a 40 Mcal ration that is 78% roughage, they are not pushed like a feedlot bull. They run in their working clothes and receive no special treatment.

Both families strive to have a herd full of cattle that have eye appeal paired with a combination of soundness, good bone, lots of capacity, with longevity. These characteristics make for a herd that can produce calves that work well in a feedyard as well as females that can perform in the pasture, without falling out of the herd within the first few years. Again, this year we will be donating 10% of the Lot 10 bull to the Wyoming FFA Foundation, as well as 10% of Lot 20 bull to the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. We strongly support both organizations that work hard to promote and protect agriculture in our great state.

As always, we invite you to stop by and go through the bulls anytime. We hope you will look at the sale offering, compare, and see all that our program is accomplishing. Thanks to all our friends and customers who have supported us over the years. We look forward to seeing you Monday, February 23, 2026. If you have any questions, feel free to call. Thank You,

Juan Reyes and Keith Russell Families

Juan Reyes and Keith Russell Families