In 1932, Green Garden Angus was founded with the
purchase of two registered cows from Henry Schroeder of Lorraine, Kansas,
with additional purchases from the Parker Parish herd in Raymond, KS. At
that time the farm consisted of a wheat, milo, alfalfa and silage farming
program along with the care of approximately 30 registered cows. In 1954,
the farm grew in acreage as well as in cow numbers with purchases from many
local Angus breeders. Now 84 years later, we run 350 mother cows along with
our farming program.
Our commitment to the cattle industry has changed
little in the 84 years we have been in the Angus industry. Our goal is to
provide you with problem-free seedstock that will make you the most profit.
All bulls selling are free of all known genetic defects and conditions.
The use of EPDs has allowed us, as seedstock producers, to make selections
that will provide you with a more predictable product. Since 1983, we have
been concentrating on stacking pedigrees (breeding “like to like”) to
produce a superior calving ease product. In 1989, along with using actual
kill data, we had the privilege of being a test herd for John Brethour at
the KSU Fort Hays Beef Research center, to help develop ultrasound as a
selection tool. Since then we have consistently led the industry with our
carcass genetics. We have several long time customers, who retain ownership
of their cattle through the feed lot stage.
In 2003, we were introduced to a new program
called Gene Star to test DNA for genetic traits. We started out sampling
our herd sires and some of our foundation cows for the first three DNA
markers for marbling. Since then, DNA testing has expanded to Zoetis
HD50K and AngusGS. This DNA testing goes into the American Angus
Association’s Genomic enhanced EPDs which helps increase the accuracy of
the EPDs we provide to our customers.
From 2010 to 2023, we used feed efficiency testing on all of our young bulls and heifers allowing us to measure their RFI, DMI, Feed to Gain, and Average Daily Gain. First sending our bulls to Craig Hays in Iowa, then in 2013 putting in our own GrowSafe System at Green Garden.
New to our formula of "breeding like to like" is the added use of IgenityBeef profiles and BCHF rankings. We have now IgenityBeef profiles and BCHF rankings on our entire herd.
From 2010 to 2023, we used feed efficiency testing on all of our young bulls and heifers allowing us to measure their RFI, DMI, Feed to Gain, and Average Daily Gain. First sending our bulls to Craig Hays in Iowa, then in 2013 putting in our own GrowSafe System at Green Garden./span>
We feel very confident that the products we have to offer in our production sale will have the ability to produce a superior carcass value that will add to your bottom line. We endorse the guarantee adopted by the American Angus Association. We wish to add that we are interested in our cattle and desire to help you with any unforeseen problems related to your purchases.
If you have any questions please give us a call at
785-472-8763.
The Janssen Family
2335 10th Rd
Lorraine, KS 67459