Logterman Angus & Hereford Production Sale Draws Crowd

Annual event sees strong demand for rugged, well-developed bulls from Nebraska ranching family

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Logterman family's annual Angus and Hereford production sale at the Valentine Livestock Auction in Nebraska saw a large crowd gather to bid on a selection of age-advantaged bulls. The Logtermans pride themselves on raising their registered cattle like a commercial program, resulting in rugged, long-lasting bulls that were well-received by attendees. Top-selling Angus bulls fetched up to $19,000, while Hereford bulls reached $22,000.

Why it matters

The Logterman Angus and Hereford production sale is a significant event for the regional cattle industry, drawing buyers from across the Midwest to acquire high-quality breeding stock. The family's commitment to developing functional, durable bulls that can thrive in commercial operations is seen as a model for other purebred breeders.

The details

The sale featured 39 older Angus bulls that averaged $9,487, along with 10 yearling Angus bulls that averaged $7,150. On the Hereford side, 42 older bulls averaged $8,940. Top-selling Angus lots included a $19,000 bull sired by S Summit 4604, a $15,000 son of S Wrangler 830, and a $15,000 Summit 4604 son. The high-selling Hereford was a $22,000 bull by KC L1 Domino 21076, with other Hereford bulls reaching $16,000 and $14,500.

  • The Logterman family's annual Angus and Hereford production sale took place on February 9, 2026.
  • The sale was held at the Valentine Livestock Auction in Valentine, Nebraska.

The players

Logterman Family

A Nebraska ranching family that hosts an annual Angus and Hereford production sale, known for raising registered cattle like a commercial program to produce rugged, long-lasting bulls.

Randy Stoner

A buyer from Kilgore, Nebraska who purchased the top-selling Angus bull for $19,000.

LB Haase & Sons

Buyers from Valentine, Nebraska who purchased a $15,000 Angus bull.

Lynn Ziegler

A buyer from Highmore, South Dakota who purchased a $15,000 Angus bull.

Byron Burdick

A buyer from Wood Lake, Nebraska who purchased a $15,000 Angus bull.

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What they’re saying

“Rob Logterman thanks everyone for their interest in the 2026 sale offering.”

— Rob Logterman (Sale Report)

The takeaway

The Logterman family's commitment to raising functional, durable breeding stock has made their annual production sale a must-attend event for cattle producers in the region. Their focus on developing registered cattle with commercial-level performance continues to draw strong demand and underscores the value of blending purebred genetics with practical ranching principles.