Kenny Angus originated in 1990 in northwest Iowa near Schaller, by Brian and Sue Kenny and their sons, who are fourth and fifth generation beef producers. With the sincere love of beef cattle and an abundance of wasted crop residue readily available, we set out to build a herd of high quality functional cows. Since finding enough grass in our area to sustain a large cow herd would be difficult, we wanted a smaller herd of "front pasture quality cows". We selected Angus because of their unlimited potential and their ability to improve the quality of beef in the marketplace today.

It doesn’t seem possible that nearly 20 years have passed since we purchased our first cows. Our goals haven’t wavered from our original intentions. Breeding cattle that excel in the economically important traits that keep our customers and us in a profitable position. Breeding for performance, moderate birth weights, good maternal traits and a highly desirable carcass has been the mainstay of our program. When the majority of our customers sell their cattle by the pound, we must have breed leading performance, without sacrificing maternal capabilities. Through the extensive use of artificial insemination, embryo transfer and rigid culling standards we get closer to these goals with each calving season. Our cow herd is AI mated to proven superior sires to take as much of the guess work out as possible. We aren't a proving ground for some new unproven bull. We are continually striving for genetic superiority!

Dru showing Precious at 08 Iowa State Fair	Tyler with another pin!

We calve in early winter to be able to provide yearling bulls with the age and size needed by our customers to cover their cows. Breeding stock is marketed through The National Western Foundation Female Sale in Denver, Iowa Beef Expo, Sioux Empire Farm Show, Sioux Falls, Elite Angus Genetic Alliance (EAGA) and Iowa Angus Bull Test. Cattle are also sold privately off the farm.

Our lives stay busy with three active sons, Dustin (24), Tyler (16) and Dru (14). They are all very good help around the farm and with the cattle, but the problem is finding time on their schedules to include chores! They enjoy all sports, school, 4-H, farming and Angus! The boys seem to have been born with a love for black cattle just like their mom. We don’t have any off the farm full time jobs to keep the farm afloat so the crops, cattle and family have to do the job with no outside help.

Dustin graduated last winter from South Dakota State University in Brookings SD, with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. He is a fieldman for Livestock Plus Magazine and auctioneers purebred livestock sales whenever possible. His mentor, Col. Craig Conover, has really taken Dustin under his wing and taught him a great deal about the business. We are very grateful for everything Craig has done to help Dustin get a foothold in a very competitive arena. Dustin has been listening to Craig auctioneer since he was 9 while tagging along with me to Angus Sales, so is a real natural on the block. If you need some new fire at your next sale, give Dustin a call.

If you are ever in northwest Iowa, please give us a call or stop by. We’d love to visit with you about our Angus cattle. You’re always welcome!