Scott’s philosophy has always been trying to improve their program. Over the years they have expanded their herds of blacks and reds by purchasing show heifers, donor quality females and herd bulls to improve their operation. Scott says, “You have to be willing to be critical of your own cattle. Realize that there is constant room for improvement. EPD’s, and genetics are important factors, but at the end of the day you need to like what you are looking at. There is nothing better than sitting in the pasture on a summer’s evening looking at a set of great looking cows and calves. Success looks different to everyone, be sure to be true to yourself and to your family and success will come.” Proud is an understatement when it comes to how Scott and Mia feel about their kids. Not only are Ty, Calli and Tucker the TC in TC Reds, but they are the heart and soul of it. Over the years the Bayer family has shown and bred many champions. Ty and Calli were competitive at many levels before Tucker was even around. Exhibiting champions in Denver, Louisville, Red Angus Jr Nationals and many state and regional shows. Ty and Calli were always each other’s biggest critics, but each other’s biggest supporter as well. Setting goals together and being happy for each other no matter who was on the end of the halter was what was important. When it
came Tucker’s turn to enter the ring it was clear that his siblings were going to continue the tradition of being his biggest critic and supporter. With his family behind him Tucker has gone on to succeed in the showring with banners being won at many shows across the country, Angus Show, Red Angus Jr Nationals and Wisconsin State Fair. T is for Ty and Ty is including Cattlemen’s Congress, National Jr currently managing TC Reds. After Ty graduated from Colorado State University, he came back to the family farm. Much like his dad, he had big dreams ahead of him. Ty has been the driving force and vision behind the growth and success of TC Reds. Expanding the herd of registered Angus and Red Angus as well as adding in a few Simmentals and club calf momma’s to the mix. TC Reds hold several sales throughout the year. Visions in Red in early December offers elite Red Angus show heifers, a joint bull sale with our friends the Weis family in February is the main bull marketing tool, selling show steers and heifers in the early Fall with Spengler cattle in Iowa as well as offering other Angus, Red Angus and Simmental show heifers, bred females and genetic offerings throughout the year on various other online sales. When Ty isn’t busy prepping sale cattle you might find him on the road judging a show. Ty
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