It was really our highest averaging sale that we've had in the history of the 87 years of having this event.” — Jeff Mafi

The sale was Jan. 9, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Okla., hosted during Cattlemen’s Congress. A total of 28 bulls were sold, grossing $623,750 and averaging $22,276. Those numbers don’t just mark a historic national sale; they signal an exciting season for cattlemen.

“This is historically one of the first sales of the sale season as we kick off the spring 2026 bull sail season,” Mafi added. “And of course it's exciting times for everybody, but this sale kind of sets the standards. That's the mark and what a great way to start 2026.”

The top selling bull was Lot 16, Hopson Bold Ruler 5028, a January 2025 son of BA7 Oaks Bold Ruler. Grimmius Cattle Company from Hanford, Calif., purchased him for $100,000.

Circle F Farms, Baxley, Ga., purchased Lot 1, HNM Kevlar 265 for $75,000. Sired by Beal Breakthrough, he was born January 2024.

The third highest-selling bull was DBA Dagger 5304, Lot 28. The March 2025 son of DBA Authority 3122 was purchased by Gary Wilmore of Rigby, Idaho for $60,000.

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