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Panther Creek Ranch 32nd Annual Production Sale
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- American Cattlemen Podcast
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- Apr 1, 2026
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Summary
Welcome back to Genetics & the Gavel, powered by American Cattlemen Media. Just ahead, we have Aaron McKinney, he's the field editor for American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Mike McClelland, Owner of Panther Creek Ranch. In this episode, Mike and Aaron will dive into the Panther Creek Ranch 32nd Annual Production Sale, held on April 4th, 2026, at 1PM CDT, in Bowen, Illinois. Panther Creek Ranch's humble beginning originated when Larry McClelland purchased his first two purebred Angus heifers in 1953 at the age of 15. Throughout the years, their goal has never wavered - the selection of quality cattle that will thrive in the fescue-based environment that they call home. They look for and retain cattle that are pleasing to the eye coupled with exceptional numbers and real-world performance. The sale offering includes 64 yearling Angus bulls from a diverse set of sire groups, including Kingston, Craftsman, Iconic, Stinson Intuition, Rise Above, Deadwood, Saratoga, Pendleton, Milestone, Ultra, and Armstrong. Mike notes that this diversity provides outcross options for many programs. Several bulls are described as combining calving ease with performance, strong EPD packages, and attractive phenotype. He also emphasizes the presence of bulls with a bit more frame, arguing that the industry still needs size to match current finishing weights. In addition to the yearlings, the sale features older fall-born bulls noted for their uniformity, docility, and stoutness. There is also a small but elite group of open heifers drawn from the top of the replacement pen, including a flush mate to one of the standout bulls. A highlight of the offering is a proven four-year-old donor cow with a strong EPD profile and a high-value track record in frozen genetics, selling with…