5L Red Angus sale bulls start move to GrowSafe bunks

By MORGAN GARRISON
Jan 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026

Mehlhoff — 5L Red Angus sale bulls eating from the GrowSafe bunks.

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By MORGAN GARRISON

The month of December was a busy one for the Mehlhoff crew of 5L Red Angus. There were bull deliveries to wrap up and holiday meat boxes to ship out. With the monthly to-do officially deemed somewhat conquered, the Mehlhoffs allowed themselves a few days off over Christmas to enjoy family and celebrate the reason for the season.

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