Welcome to Genetics & The Gavel, Powered by American Cattlemen. Where we bring you the people, programs, and genetics behind the sale. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Tyler and Amanda Radke, Owners of Radke Land & Cattle. In this episode, they will dive into the Radke Land & Cattle Second Annual Presidents Day Sale held on February 16th, 2026, 1:00 PM CST, at the Radke Ranch, 24459 412th Ave, Mitchell, South Dakota.
Tyler and Amanda describe starting their herd from scratch in their early twenties and growing it “brick by brick.” They now run a seedstock program focused on cattle that are both attractive in phenotype and elite in genetic predictions. Maternal strength, docility, fertility, easy fleshing, and good milking ability are central priorities, with the goal of producing rugged, heavy‑muscled bulls and high‑performing feeder cattle.
Their bulls are not pampered; they are developed in real‑world conditions and are ready to work. The sale offering includes 14 age‑advantaged Angus bulls—many full brothers out of the donor cow Hart Whitney 2528—along with a strong set of yearling Angus bulls backed by prominent sire lines such as Mason Landmark, Pine View War Bucks, and others. The program also features limousine and lim‑flex bulls, a nod to Amanda’s family history in the seedstock business and their long association with continental genetics. These cattle emphasize muscle, hybrid vigor, and strong EPD profiles, with many homozygous black and homozygous polled options and even a rare red purebred heifer bull.
Tyler and Amanda also spotlight their role in Bid on Beef, an auction platform for premium steaks, and describe how this effort, along with children’s books about agriculture authored by their daughter, helps connect consumers to beef production and educate the public about the industry’s values and quality focus.
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