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The National Junior Heifer Show was hosted in Springfield, Mo., June 21-27. Photo taken at this year’s opening ceremonies. American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) junior board member helps Minnesota exhibitor, Anna Belle Altman hold old glory!
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M. BLAKE NELSON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Greetings,
This summer is moving by fast! The National Junior Heifer Show was a tremendous event due to the hard work of Lindsey, Rylee and all the team. The show provided an excellent experience for the many junior members and their families who attended. The 600 juniors representing 32 states exhibited over 800 head of cattle the third week in June in Springfield, Mo. This event is one of the major highlights for the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) each year. It supplies educational opportunities for our future leaders and showcases some of the best cattle that Maine-Anjou has to offer. After leaving this event, I feel both motivated and very blessed by the members who have and are investing in our breed; thank you!
Maine-Anjou cattle have had a great run across the country at state fairs, with many making the Top Five and a Supreme spot or two. The cattle trends look to be moving towards more naturally muscular cattle in both the show and commercial industries, so it is our time to shine. Maine-Anjou can deliver what is sought after and make its presence felt in one generation. The commitment of the breeders to building better cattle with each generation is coming to fruition, and the industry is recognizing this and giving our cattle the respect that
they deserve. Speaking of long-lasting commitment, I recently was able to witness Larry James and his family being chosen as the Missouri State Fair beef family of the year. Larry and his family have been continuously exhibiting cattle there for 51 years with some of his great grandkids showing this year as well. We are very proud to see one of our Heritage Road Hall of Fame members recognized within the industry for his dedication.
There are also many other opportunities to be involved in AMAA activities. This fall, our shows at the American Royal, Kansas City, Mo., and the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky., will be great events, and we look forward to seeing you there. Some other activities that it is time to start planning for are the Bright Lights Sale in Oklahoma City, Okla., and the Power in the Pens sale in Denver, Colo. These sales have historically featured some of the very best herdsire prospects and females that our breeders have to offer. The sales are held in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show in the Yards. This is an excellent opportunity to market your program to a large national audience or to find that next impactful bull or female.
The new EPDs, formulated by AGI, are
available on digital beef. Please recognize that there may be some changes to your animal’s EPDs. The percentile ranking should be very close to before, even if the numerical change is substantial. Take a look, and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at your convenience. I want to wrap up by thanking all the sponsors, volunteers, families, and our staff who played a part in the Maine-Anjou National Junior Show. Great Job!! I wish you and your families the best of luck at the remaining state fairs and fall shows.
Best Regards, Blake MAINE-ANJOU - Power without Sacrifice!
MAINE-ANJOU
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DIRECTOR OF PROMOTION & BREED ADVANCEMENT
This issue of the Voice covers a variety of functions taking place towards the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall. As I write this, we’re halfway through the State Fair season. Open shows have had strong participation and the cattle have been excellent - which speaks volumes for breeders’ commitment to quality and breed focus. It’s undoubtedly one of the best times of the year as we head into Fall female sales and some of the annual sales that have been called on for their consistency of quality Maine-Anjou genetics.
Aside from the sales that are headed in our direction, we’re nearing the initial phase of the upcoming research project. It will make a significant impact on the Maine-Anjou herdbook. We have a created an initiative to collect data on close to 2,000 cows and their calves that are set to be weaned in the coming weeks. Of the data collected, we are sure to see data points that will provide Maine-Anjou breeders with a true understanding of the current cowherd and what its future looks like.
As we progress through the project, we will provide you with regular updates on progress and preliminary findings. The purpose of the project is to create an image of the Modern Maine-Anjou Female. Over the last two decades, there has yet to be much discussion surrounding the efficiency of the current cowherd. In the past, as always, cow/calf efficiency was decided based on the pregnancy rate at the end of the breeding season. And while live calves are the difference in profit or not, managing our inputs is the key to maximizing the value of the cattle that stay in the herd and moving the needle. Cow efficiency traits - such as weaned calf weight relative to mature weight, udder scores, and foot scores – and how they relate to longevity are all key assessments that will be looked at. We hope these values will guide breeding decisions and the overall advancement of Maine-Anjou. Getting a chance to look at performance on the hoof and relate that to genetic lines will also hold the advantage in key cow efficiency factors and aid in adding long-term value to the herdbook.
As we move toward the Fall, hopefully cooler weather, and the heart of selling season; please know that you can call on us, at any time, with questions or concerns you may have. The research initiative is an exciting addition to the fold, and we look forward to collaborating with both Texas Tech University and South Dakota State University on it. Be sure to stay tuned to social media with insights and updates as the Fall progresses. Look to this issue of The Voice for ads on upcoming sales and dates regarding submissions for the Bright Lights Sale and Power in the Pens Sale, too!
Fallon blazes her own trail. From humble beginnings to her family’s cattle herd now being a one-stop-shop for cattlemen seeking top commercial bulls and high performing show heifers. She has exhibited national champions herself.
Mikayla has had the title of President in numerous livestock associations. She has exhibited state and national champion cattle. A Sure-Champ ambassador and livestock photographer round out her resume. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Jason Weaver.
Grace has been on two national winning FFA teams, the national dairy evaluation and the national ag sales team where she had nearly a perfect individual score. These wins took her and her team to Europe to represent the US at the World contest. She excels in helping her family in breeding decisions.
To say she is well-rounded is an understatement. Jami excels in academics, athletics, livestock judging and showing. Top of her class, Spirit Scholar, member of state champion track team and state champion FFA livestock judging team. National champion cattle and pigs in the showring.
One of his favorite memories is getting the infamous high five from Jim Bloomberg at age 8. Chase has raised and exhibited national champions in volume. Chase has a long list of prestigious accomplishments. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Justin Shoufler.
She hopes to one day be an agriculture lawyer and advocate after seeing the need for strong legal representation for farmers and ag operations. Her success in the show ring includes a long list of national champions. She was named high individual at the American Royal Livestock Judging Contest.
Exhibiting the supreme champion female at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress only added to her prestigious show career. Samantha has created sought after genetics in her own herd. Her goal is to become a lobbyist to give farmers without a voice a chance to be heard.
A go-getter and forward thinker. Multiple national sheep judging honors including All-American Junior College Livestock Judging Award. While not growing up on a farm, she took it upon herself to begin showing sheep at a young age.
Olivia is years ahead of most of her peers. She is geared up to hold her first online heifer sale this Spring with animals from her own herd. Olivia knows cattle. Her college livestock judging coach calls her “One of the most dominating contestants”. Her team was crowned Champion Jr. College Team.
A true leader in the swine industry. Delaney served as the Events and Education Intern for the National Jr Swine Assn. She has high rankings in the show ring and in national livestock judging. She’s held offices in FFA, student council, and is a member of the National Honor Society and is on the dean’s list at college.
A true livestock enthusiast, Payton has a long resume of national champions from different breeds and different species as well as being a national champion showman, fitter and in judging As a young kid, Payton idolized the older kids showing. Now she revels in helping the young kids that look up to her.
Avery can include multiple state fair and national champions in three species to add to her list of accomplishments. Avery enjoys working with young kids teaching them about the importance of farming and livestock. Her FFA accomplishments and high academic honors have her set up for a bright future.
Brecken is a true leader and role-model. He currently holds numerous offices in his school including honor society, FFA, 4-H and is a Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador. He is extremely active in his family’s day to day farming and livestock operation. His true grit and determination would make Carlos Fox proud to have Brecken as the recipient of the award in his name.
Her passion lies with agriculture and athletics which correlates with her choice of majors, animal science and exercise science. Kenidey is a standout in basketball and volleyball at the state level. She is President of her FFA and is a star in the show ring, having shown numerous national champion cattle.
A role model and mentor to young cattle enthusiasts, Abby shows cattle nationally and excels at numerous national livestock contests. Besides exceling herself, Abby continuously encourages young people to get involved and compete. She’s exhibited numerous national champions.
Turner knows no stranger. Academically strong, philanthropically strong and an avid volunteer. His list of national champion cattle is long. He has goals of becoming a large animal vet and getting a Masters in reproductive physiology. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Charles Hill.
Family of Sullivan Supply dealer scholarship winner. A former WI Hereford Queen and has multiple titles in the show ring on the state and national level. Her passion is to involve her peers in showing cattle.
National champion showman in two breeds, a feat very few can say. Trusted by many top cattle firms to prepare their animals for national shows. Has nationally winning cattle out of her own herd.
A true leader in FFA, AL Jr. Cattlemen, 4-H, the American Jr. Brahman breed and showmanship. One of four individuals in history of the AL Jr Beef Expo to win showmanship in all three age divisions. Sponsored with Sullivan Supply Representative, Jason Weaver.
Her own Angus herd has produced the Grand Champion female at the National Western. She has been a multiple year state finalist in FFA Beef Production Proficiency. Her future endeavor is to continue working with kids and cattle.
A six time member of the National Champion Maine Anjou/Chi fitting team. A power house on meat and livestock judging teams. Greyson holds the title of Most Supreme Heifer wins in Iowa as well as Top Overall Heifer points for IJBBA.
Dax Noteboom pictured with his bounty of socks.
Sock It To Me
BY LINDSEY BROEK
For the past three years, the National Junior Heifer Show has hosted a service project with the help of the Georgia Junior Maine-Anjou & Chianina Association and advisor Ashli Stalvey. Participants are encouraged to gather items for that year’s charity of choice each year. This year’s service project was a sock drive to benefit the Grand Oak Baptist Mission in Springfield, Mo.
No stranger to the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA), Dax Noteboom, son of Jason and Amanda, is a sixth grader from Sheldon, Iowa, and has been attending the junior national as long
as he can remember. He first attended with his siblings, Sami and Cael, and now attends as an exhibitor. If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Dax, you will instantly have a smile, and there is a good chance there will also be a chuckle or two.
When this year’s project was announced, Dax admittedly said he was a little nervous: “With pop tabs, we were able to go out in ditches to find cans; you can’t do that for socks.” But despite his nerves, the next step was formulating his plan for success. You may also recall that Dax turned in over 129 pounds of pop tabs last year to benefit the Ronald McDonald House at the junior
national in Grand Island.
Following a trip to the Archer Coop and a visit with their secretary about the great sock drive of 2024, she asked Dax if he had a box that he could bring, and she would put that in their lobby to help him on his quest to collect the socks. That idea sparked the conversation with his family to ask other local and nearby businesses if they would also be interested in letting Dax put out boxes for collection. Dax went around to these places, most of whom he already had a relationship with, told them about his project and asked permission to set out his boxes. He included a single
sheet of paper on the boxes with the following description: I am collecting socks for the Grand Oak Baptist Mission. These socks help families and children in need. If you would like to donate, socks need to be new and still in their original packaging. I will need these by June 20 before I leave for the MaineAnjou/Chianina Junior Nationals. Thank you for your support, Dax Noteboom. He had around 14 boxes in 8 different towns and a goal of collecting around 1,000 pairs of socks to benefit those in need. In addition to his donation boxes, Dax had a few other options he wanted to try to add more socks to his pile. He applied for gift cards through the Thrivent Association, to which he received a $250 gift card and could purchase socks for about $1 a pair. He watched the local swap shop and buy-sell-trade pages on Facebook to gather tubs to transport his loot. Like any good salesman, he took to the internet and researched businesses that may be interested in helping his cause and made contact with them through letters and e-mails. From coast to coast, Dax was able to touch base with representatives from the following national businesses, all of who donated a pair or two to his cause – Bogs, Bomgaars, Brooks, Darn Tough Socks, DeFeet, Famous Footwear, Finish Line, Justin Boots, Made In American Sock Company, Paul Smith, Pro Image, Stance and last but not least the National Football League, you read that right the NFL!
Reaching out to the NFL was challenging at first. He had sent an e-mail but got no reply. Not willing to give up, he penned a letter explaining what he was doing and how they could help him achieve his goal. The letter provided the answer he was looking for! A reply! Not just any reply but a phone call, donation, and letter that included how moved Roger Goodell was in
Dax included this letter on every box that he put out.
Dax pictured with business staff members when he dropped off his donation boxes.
Receiving a package of socks from Bogs.
Ready for junior national, socks and all!
Dax claiming bragging rights for the second year in a row after turning in the most socks - 2,853 pairs!
receiving it. Goodell was so moved that he also shared it with his entire team! After a phone call, to which his mom, Amanda, thought was spam and hung up. Don’t worry. They called back and made sure to mention to her that she had, in fact, hung up on the NFL, but they still would be happy to support Dax! Don’t worry Amanda, most of us would’ve too!
As the socks started coming in, Dax noticed they took up much more room than his pop tabs from the previous year. Putting a slight cramp in his carpet farming plans leading up to the junior national, but it didn’t slow him down. As Dax reached his first goal of 1,000 pairs, he decided it would be okay to up the ante and go for 1,500, surpassing that he thought maybe 2,000 was attainable… and then 2,500. When the final tally was in, with the help of family, local, and national support, Dax was able to boast a staggering 2,853 PAIRS to be donated to the Grand Oak Baptist Mission. “It took up the entire nose of the trailer. It ended up being around eight totes of socks in the nose of the trailer and two bags of feed,” said Dax when asked about how much room it took to haul them to Springfield. It was no surprise that again this year, Dax would reign supreme in the junior national philanthropy project, and
for his efforts, he was awarded a large speaker to take home.
Not only were his efforts awarded at the junior national, but Dax was also able to use this for his local county fair. This project garnered him a purple ribbon at the county level and a trip to the Iowa State Fair, where he was fortunate enough to receive a purple ribbon in the Above and Beyond category. This category was meant to give recognition to those members who exemplified greatness and attentiveness to their project. I think it’s safe to say Dax wins this category in a landslide.
Dax submitted his Sock It To Me project to the county fair and qualified for the state fair. Great job, Dax!
was your favorite part of this project?
As his project ended, being the true gentleman that he is, Dax also made sure to send every person who helped him or donated to his project a thank you… no small feat in itself. As our interview ended, I asked Dax one final question - What
The answer was simple: that he just likes helping people. Good job, Dax! We can all learn something from your servant’s heart, and we look forward to seeing what your future holds!
Dax’s letter from the NFL.
Dax pictured with Georgia Maine-Anjou/Chianina Junior Advisor, Ashli Stalvey, as they get ready to head to Grand Oak Baptist Mission with the socks.
MAINE-ANJOUMAINE-ANJOUMAINE-ANJOU
Grand Champion
TJSC MISS HARMONY 9L ET
CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING FEMALE
JAN. 12, 2023 ~ 543329
SIRE: BNWZ DATA BANK 1311C • DAM: TJSC MISS HARMONY 58C EXHIBITED BY MCKLAY GENSINI, HENNEPIN, ILL.
Reserve Grand Champion
PENELOPE ET
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING FEMALE
FEB. 12, 2023 ~ 544610
SIRE: BNWZ DATA BANK 1311C • DAM: PENNY LANE ET EXHIBITED BY AVERY SEYS, COAL VALLEY, ILL.
DILLON PRETTY PENNY 328L
CHAMPION EARLY SPRING YEARLING FEMALE
MARCH 28, 2023 ~ 546659
SIRE: TJSC END GAME 61G ET
DAM: JAP PENNY D17
EXHIBITED BY RACHAEL ROGERS, KENDALVILLE, IND.
RIM LUCKY LADY 826 ET
CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING FEMALE
MAY 17, 2023 ~ 543275
SIRE: BOE GARTH
DAM: JMG MISS SCARLETT 826F
EXHIBITED BY SARA RIMPEL, ATHENS, TEXAS
RIM MONEY MADE 132L ET
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF
NOV. 20, 2023 ~ 550909
SIRE: DADDYS MONEY 55Z
DAM: CGCC HEAVENLY MADE 132H ET
EXHIBITED BY CHLOEE CLARK, MULDROW, OKLA.
DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS
DUST MISS ROCKETT 3M ET
Champion Junior Heifer Calf
Jan. 3, 2024 - 551493
Sire: WEIS All Me 10F Dam: NMR O-04X
Exhibited by Zachary Buchanan, Waxahachie, Texas
KMEM LENNIE SUE 8110L ET
Reserve Summer Yearling Female
June 2, 2023 - 551225
Sire: BKMT Game On 227T ET
Dam: KMEM Stellas Hope ET
Exhibited by Elle Moonen, Glencoe, Okla.
NAGE LARHONDA 93L
Reserve Early Spring Yearling Female
March 4, 2023 - 544804
Sire: NAGE Sturgis 73H
Dam: NAGE Ms Maternal Made 37E
Exhibited by Kimber Woodworth, Chillicothe, Mo.
TLLC SASSY SOPHIA ET
Champion Cow/Calf Pair - Sept. 5, 2021 - 524930
Sire: Justin
Dam: FCF Sequel 7201E
Exhibited by Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa
MCCF
MAEVE
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
March 4, 2024 - 551331
Sire: MCCF Jagermeister Dam: JSC Katie 52Z
Exhibited by Abby Dietrich, Willshire, Ohio
SEYS CHARLIE 43L ET
Champion Late Spring Yearling Female
April 25, 2023 - 549191
Sire: TJSC End Game 61G ET
Dam: SEYS Ms Rosa Maria 87F
Exhibited by Rylee Short, Masonville, Iowa
HPCC REEGS JUDY 115K ET
Champion Senior Yearling Female
Nov. 5, 2022 - 540844
Sire: Sweet Willie 890F ET
Dam: TJSC Lucky Lady 102E ET
Exhibited by Chancee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.
TTTS KAYLEE 28K ET
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair
March 1, 2022 - 533926
Sire: GCC Masterpiece 421G ET
Dam: TTTS Cici 22B
Exhibited by Trevor Hoaglin, Wayland, Mich.
CRFT ALYCE 335L
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf
Oct. 26, 2023 - 550940
Sire: WEIS All Me 10F Dam: CGCC Dottie 013H ET
Exhibited by Shaylee Hartman, Tecumseh, Neb.
BKMT LIVE IT UP 326L
Reserve Champion Late Spring Yearling Female
April 5, 2023 - 543458
Sire: BKMT Game On 227G ET Dam: MTF Miss 870F
Exhibited by Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.
BKMT KOLD CHILLS 2008K ET
Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Female
Oct. 6, 2022 - 539714
Sire: BKMT Genuine 906G ET
Dam: BK JRF Zanella 227
Exhibited by Teddi Craft, Anadarko, Okla.
MAINE ANGUS MAINE ANGUS MAINE ANGUS
Grand Champion
BANKER’S DAUGHTER
CHAMPION LATE SPRING YEARLING FEMALE
APRIL 22, 2023 ~ 544295
SIRE: BNWZ DATA BANK 1311C • DAM: GNG 221E ROXANNE 53H ET EXHIBITED BY REID UTTERBACK, ELWOOD, IND.
Reserve Grand Champion
BKMT KLASS ACT 2016K ET
CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING FEMALE
NOV. 5, 2022 ~ 539734
SIRE: SILVEIRAS FORBES 8088 • DAM: BKMT DANCE LESSONS ET EXHIBITED BY TRIPP LEWIS, WYNNEWOOD, OKLA.
SIRE: FCF RED STONE 06H • DAM: JJN MISS 132A EXHIBITED BY AVERY HANKINS, SHERMAN, ILL.
Each year at the National Junior Heifer Show the Fullblood Traditionalist Group gathers funds to support the Fullblood female show and its participants. This year was no different, breeders from across the country came together to award each fullblood exhibitor with addtional prize money. The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) would like to say a special thank you to this group and its members for their continued support of this legacy program.
Bar R Cattle Company, Pathway Genetics, Ebersole Cattle Company, Beauprez Land & Cattle, Fryar Cattle Company, Chuck & Ace McHatton, Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Manitou Maine-Anjou, Griswold Cattle Company, 4J Family Partnership, Team T-Bone, H.W. McElroy and Don Meyer.
FULLBLOOD FEMALES
Class 250 - Tyler Loudon, Iowa
Class 251 - Avery Hankins, Illinois
Class 252 - Lane Rigdon, Iowa
Class 253 - Maddix Small, Kansas
Class 254 - Tyler Loudon, Iowa
OWNED PROSPECT STEERS
Class 255 - Leo Enlow, Oklahoma
Class 256 - Hudson Stipe, Oklahoma
Class 257 - Randon Schwab, Texas
Class 258 - Berkley McKay, Oklahoma
Class 259 - Kastyn Dorsey, Texas
BRED & OWNED PROSPECT STEERS
Class 255 - Justin Herlan, Oklahoma
Class 256 - Blayne Dunklau, Nebraska
Class 257 - Randon Schwab, Texas
Class 258 - Berkley McKay, Oklahoma
Class 259 - Kastyn Dorsey, Texas
BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU BULLS
Class 260 - Kade Banter, Indiana
Class 261 - Blake Peterson, Indiana
PROGRESS STEERS
Class 262 - Cheyanne Dawson, Arkansas
Class 263 - Payton Rodgers, Missouri
Class 264 - Tatum Bales, Texas
Class 265 - Greyson Belcher, Iowa
Class 266 - Robert Rogers, Indiana
Class 267 - Cole Lehnert, Tennessee
Class 268 - Kade Banter, Indiana
BRED & OWNED PROGRESS STEERS
Class 263 - Berren Strope, Nebraska
Class 264 - Reid Barker, Indiana
Class 265 - Leo Enlow, Oklahoma
Class 266 - Brady Evans, Ohio
Class 267 - Cole Lehnert, Tennessee
BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER BULLS
Class 269 - Luke Jennings, Ohio
Class 270 - Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma
Class 271 - Ashlyn Mool, Illinois
Class 272 - Elizabeth Covey, Arkansas
Class 273 - Tyler Loudon, Iowa
BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
Class 274 - Carter Steck, Minnesota
Class 275 - Kennadi Brogdon, Texas
Class 276 - Waylon Paulek, Illinois
Class 277 - Brigham Rathmann, Texas
Class 278 - Kasandra Tajchman, Arkansas
Class 279 - Elle Moonen, Oklahoma
Class 280 - Kamryn Jones, Illinois
Class 281 - Kelton Arthur, Oklahoma
Class 282 - Kaisson Jones, Illinois
Class 283 - Riley Supple, Iowa
Class 284 - Kya Rhodes, Oklahoma
Class 285 - Tyler Loudon, Iowa
BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES
Class 285A - Justin Calhoun, Arkansas
Class 286 - Emma Yochum, Ohio
Class 287 - Chase Harker, Indiana
Class 288 - Elle Moonen, Oklahoma
Class 289 - Andrew Meier, Tennessee
Class 290 - Larahmy Blakley, Oklahoma
Class 291 - Maggie Holt, South Dakota
Class 292 - Wyatt Dunklau, Nebraska
Class 293 - Spencer Goettemoeller, Indiana
Class 294 - Chancee Clark, Oklahoma
Class 295 - Emma Preston, Illinois
Class 296 - Garrett Scholz, Nebraska
Class 297 - Greyson Belcher, Iowa
BRED & OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES
Class 299 - Gauge Gillespie, Texas
Class 300 - Nora Werk, Kansas
Class 301 - Weston Lampe, Kansas
Class 302 - Abby Tlach, Iowa
Class 303 - Maddix Small, Kansas
Class 304 - Linden Teague, Florida
Class 305 - Elle Moonen, Oklahoma
OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES
Class 306 - Gauge Gillespie, Texas
Class 307 - Nora Werk, Kansas
Class 308 - Macie Self, Texas
Class 309 - Denton Cook, Oklahoma
Class 310 - Kate Sherrill, Oklahoma
Class 311 - Abby Tlach, Iowa
Class 312 - Tyson Fox, Colorado
Class 313 - Reid Utterback, Indiana
Class 314 - Carson Rieck, Iowa
Class 315 - Abby Tlach, Iowa
Class 316 - Landon Dean Calvelage, Ohio
Class 317 - Sache Dowling, Missouri
Class 318 - Tripp Lewis, Oklahoma
Class 319 - Elle Moonen, Oklahoma
OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
Class 320 - Abby Dietrich, Ohio
Class 321 - Zachary Buchanan, Texas
Class 322 - Chloee Clark, Oklahoma
Class 323 - Shaylee Hartman, Nebraska
Class 324 - Garrett Scholz, Nebraska
Class 326 - Elle Moonen, Oklahoma
Class 327 - Sara Rimpel, Texas
Class 328 - Adam Miller, Illinois
Class 329 - Kylee Pettigrew, Indiana
Class 330 - Rylee Short, Iowa
Class 331 - Ella Weldon, Oklahoma
Class 332 - Rachael Rogers, Indiana
Class 333 - Kimber Woodworth, Missouri
Class 334 - Sloane Curtin, Iowa
Class 335 - Avery Seys, Illinois
Class 336 - McKlay Gensini, Illinois
Class 337 - Chancee Clark, Oklahoma
Class 338 - Sloane Curtin, Iowa
Class 339 - Cash Miller, Texas
Class 340 - Tyler Loudon, Iowa
OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES
Class 342 - Emma Yochum, Ohio
Class 343 - Cecilia Mursinna, Ohio
Class 344 - Katherine Cross, Oklahoma
Class 345 - Elle Moonen, Oklahoma
Class 346 - Adalynn Blankenship, New York
Class 347 - Pate Parsons, Kansas
Class 348 - Larahmy Blakley, Oklahoma
Class 349 - Skylar Coffey, Iowa
Class 350 - Blake Herdman, Ohio
Class 351 - Kaegan O’Leary, Texas
Class 352 - Elizabeth Norwood, Texas
Class 353 - Kylee Barker, Indiana
Class 354 - Harper Horn, Oklahoma
Class 355 - Weston Grauer, Ohio
Class 356 - Austin Hunker, Ohio
Class 357 - Wyatt Dunklau, Nebraska
Class 358 - Dylan Miller, Indiana
Class 359 - Grady Carter, Oklahoma
Class 360 - Raelynn Unwin, Oklahoma
Class 361 - Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma
Class 362 - Ava Long, Iowa
Class 363 - Cinch Dowling, Missouri
Class 364 - Chancee Clark, Oklahoma
Class 365 - Emma Preston, Illinois
Class 366 - Maggie Griswold, Oklahoma
Class 367 - Grady Carter, Oklahoma
Class 368 - Justin Calhoun, Arkansas
Class 369 - Greyson Belcher, Iowa
CLASS WINNERS
OPENING CEREMONY
ARKANSAS
COLORADO / WYOMING
ARIZONA GEORGIA
INDIANA
IOWA
UTAH
PARADE OF STATES
MICHIGAN
OKLAHOMA
TEXAS/NEW YORK
MISSOURI
ROYALTY, SCHOLARSHIP & SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS
NEW MEXICO
WISCONSIN
2023-2024 AMAA Retiring Royalty (front left):
Rylee Codner, Princess, Nebraska, Emma Yochum, Queen, Ohio & Emma Hall, Princess, Nebraska 2024-2025 AMAA Royalty (back left):
Lilly Christian, Princess, Oklahoma, Jaelin Wolfinger, Queen, Nebraska, Anna Belle Altman, Princess, Minnesota
SOCK DONATION WINNER
Again this year the Georgia Junior Maine-Anjou & Chianina Association hosted a philanthropy project for junior national participants. This year’s donation item was socks. The winner, for the second year in a row, with the most socks (Maybe ever!) turned in was Iowa native, Dax Noteboom. Dax turned in over 2,800 PAIRS OF SOCKS and traveled high and low to get them. For his efforts, Dax was awarded a speaker and bragging rights. Check out the his feature story in this issue of the Voice, great job Dax!
States
NEW EXHIBITOR T-SHIRT
Started by Blake Nelson, each year new exhibitor are invited to come to the new exhibitor meeting and given a white t-shirt, they are then tasked see how many signatures they can gather up by the night of the awards ceremony. Vada Weisinger, Iowa was crowned the winner! We hope you made lots of new friends Vada!
ROOKIE
1st Place - Nora Werk, Kansas
2nd Place - McCoy Klingaman, Ohio
3rd Place - Hendrix Wilson, Iowa
1st Place - Kelton Arthur, Oklahoma
2nd Place - Jaelin Wolfinger, Nebraska
3rd Place - Lily Harwell, Florida
JUNIOR
1st Place - Tyson Fox, Colorado
2nd Place - Halle Mullen, Kansas
3rd Place - Avery Mullen, Kansas
1st Place - Luke Jennings, Ohio
2nd Place - Emma Preston, Illinois
3rd Place - John Haven Stalvey, Georgia
SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS
The sweepstakes award is presented to exhibitors who accumulate the most contest points throughout the week of junior national. Contests include team fitting, salesmanship, public speaking, photography, showmanship, quiz bowl, livestock judging and videography. Congratulations to this year’s sweepstakes winners on a job well done!
AMAA SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Jacie Wolfinger, Nebraska, & Carlee Clark, Oklahoma for receiving the 2024 American Maine-Anjou Association Scholarship. Jacie and Carlee were each awarded a check for $1,000 to further their education.
ALL AROUND & VINCENT BLAKLEY
Congratulations to this year’s All Around scholarship winners: Grand Champion, Tyler Loudon, Iowa, Reserve Grand Champion, Emma Preston, Illinois. Congratulations to this year’s Vincent Blakley scholarship winner, Madison McCullough, Iowa.
Sponosred by Alicia & Lane Rigdon, Bar R Cattle Company.
SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD WINNERS
JOHN BODDICKER SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Tyler Loudon, Iowa, for receiving the 2024 John Boddicker Scholarship. Tyler was awarded $1,000 to further his education.
CODY MCCULLOUGH CLIP, FIT & SHOW LIKE A PRO
This award is in memory of AJMAA member, Cody McCullough, Allerton, Iowa. Cody loved the junior national, spending time with family, friends and Maine-Anjou cattle, but more importantly he loved working with his animals and getting them prepared to the highest level. A true talent, Cody worked hard at home and reaped those rewards at the show. In his young show career, he enjoyed competing in team fitting and showmanship and mentoring younger junior members and took great pride in exhibiting bred-and-owned cattle in national shows across the country. This memorial is given to deserving youth who embody the same characteristics that Cody had. A love for fitting and clipping, but also exhibiting and showing. Congratulations to this year’s award winners: Junior - Bret Pembrook, Oklahoma Senior - Justin Herlan, Oklahoma
Thank you to Chuck, Karen, Madison & Drew McCullough for sponsoring this prestigous award in Cody’s memory.
YOU! A sincere thank you to platinum sponsor, Sullivan Supply, for their continued support of the National Junior Heifer Show and the team fitting contest. We appreciate the support!
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A sincere thank you to platinum sponsor, Sullivan Supply, for their continued support of the National Junior Heifer Show and the team fitting contest. We appreciate the support!
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Rookie
5. Emery Fox, CO
6. Brindle Boyert, IA
7. Harper Johnson, SD
8. Hendrix Wilson, IA
9. Kenzie Dean, TX
10. Harlyn Klingaman, OH
VIDEOGRAPHY
1. Brindle Boyert, IA
2. Hendrix Wilson, IA
3. Caroline Sankey, IN
4. Brigham Rathmann, TX
5. Adalynn Blankenship, NY
6. Sloan Boyert, IA
7. Aksel Blankenship, NY
8. Cyrus Sankey, IN
9. Mattie Hurlbut, SD
10. Harper Horn, OK
TEAM FITTING
4. Easton Nuss, NE
5. Hadley Brown, IA
6. Adalynn Blankenship, IA
7. Caroline Sankey, IN
8. Stetson Beckman, IL
9. McCoy Klingaman, OH
10. Margo Dean, GA
SALESMANSHIP
1. Caroline Sankey, IN
2. Addison Poe, TX
3. McCoy Klingaman, OH
4. Stetson Beckman, IL
5. Hazel Hall, NE
6. Kolt Carter, SD
7. Adalynn Blankenship, NY
8. Hendrix Wilson, IA
9. Hadley Brown, IA
10. Harper Johnson, SD
1. Brooks Pettigrew, IN, Lawson Grauer, OH, Weston Grauer, OH
2. Nora Werk, KS, McCoy Klingaman, OH, Wade Warnock, IN
3. Blayne Dunklau, NE, Emery Fox, CO, Hadley Brown, IA
4. Klaira Bremer, IA, Teddi Craft, OK, Hendrix Wilson, IA
5. Harper Horn, OK, Asher Short, IA, Koal McMahan, AR
6. Kaisson Jones, IL, Kamryn Jones, IL, Harper Jones, IL
7. Sloan Boyert, IA, Lana Weisinger, IA, Addie Johnson, IA
8. Knoxx Sells, NE, Carter Steck, MN, Kane Lindgren, IA
9. Cyrus Sankey, IN, Colyer Schaeffer, IN, Caroline Sankey, IN
10. Hazel Hall, NE, Kolt Carter, SD, Margo Dean, GA
QUIZ BOWL
4. Weston Lampe, IL
5. Asher Short, IA
6. Kolt Harper, SD
7. Hendrix Wilson, IA
8. Stetson Beckman, IL
9. Buckley Middleton, MO
10. Cole Shaver, KS
SHOWMANSHIP
1. Teddi Kraft, OK
2. Brant Altman, MN
3. Adalynn Blankenship, NY
4. Caroline Sankey, IN
5. Addison Poe, TX
6. Blayne Dunklau, NE
7. Kaisson Jones, IL
8. McCoy Klingaman, OH
9. Knoxx Sells-Jamie, NE
10. Nora Werk, NE
1st Place - Nora Werk, KS, Harlyn Klingaman, OH, Wade Warnock, IN & McCoy Klingaman, OH
2nd Place - Addison Poe, TX, Hendrix Wilson, IA, Teddi Craft, OK & Brigham Rathmann, TX
Junior
PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Ty Johnson, IA
2. Macie Ledford, GA
3. Macie Self, TX
4. Vada Weisinger, IA
5. Denton Cook, OK
6. Brock Tracy, IN
7. Hannah Fox, CO
8. Owen Weisinger, IA
9. Brynleigh Sherman, IN
10. Bayler Hurlbut, SD
VIDEOGRAPHY
1. Metts Stalvey, GA
2. Carlie Stalvey, GA
3. Kennedy Arthur, OK
4. Maci Beckman, IL
5. Tyson Fox, CO
6. Bayler Hurlbut, SD
7. Paisley Carter, SD
8. Daylyn Fesmire, KS
9. Elle Moonen, OK
10. Bailey Middleton, MO
TEAM FITTING
PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Carson Beckman, IL
2. Hannah Fox, OH
3. Hallie Mullen, KS
4. Avery Mullen, KS
5. Tyson Fox, CO
6. Kennedy Arthur, OK
7. Lilly Christian, OK
8. Violet Nuss, NE
9. Daylyn Fesmire, KS
10. Altman Stalvey, GA
SALESMANSHIP
1. Tyson Fox, CO
2. Isaac Johnson, WI
3. Josie Wilson, AR
4. Maddax McCollum, TX
5. Kennedy Arthur, OK
6. Keagan Steck, MN
7. Maggie Griswold, OK
8. Charlotte Johnson, IA
9. Macie Ledford, NC
10. Laramie Barker, IN
1. Wyatt Dunklau, NE, Keagan Steck, MN, Tyson Fox, CO
2. LJ Wells, NE, Preston Hartman, NE, Jase Ritter, NE
3. Lilly Christian, OK, Eden Christian, OK, Kylee Pettigrew, IN
4. Landree Warnock, IN, Hadley Dunklau, NE, Hannah Fox, CO
5. Caddo Craft, OK, Raelynn Unwin, OK, Ella Weldon, OK
6. Josie Wilson, NE, Vienna Sells, NE, Taetum Dorcey, NE
7. Koy Moonen, OK, Finnley Mosteller, OK, Gage Pickens, OK
8. Dylan Huff, MI, Steele Lindgren, IA, Hattan Dykstra, MI
9. Annisten Warnock, IN, Beckett Winegardner, OH, Ryker Winegardner, OH
To each exhibitor, their family, mom, dad, grandpa and grandma, friend, and volunteer - we are so thankful for you and spending a week with us at the National Junior Heifer Show! We look forward to seeing everyone in Louisville, Ky., June 20-26, 2025.
1st Place - Teagan Neal, MO, Mason Bergthold, MO, Bailey Middleton, MO Maylee Bird , MO
2nd Place - Jaelin Wolfinger, NE, AJ Pospichal, NE, Cooper Lindstorm, NE, Bailey Hall, NE
Senior
PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Samantha VanVorhis, OH
2. Abby Stallbaumer, NE
3. Carley Kintzle, IA
4. Emma Preston, IL
5. Maddix Small, KS
6. Jacie Wolfinger, NE
7. Mikayla McDonald, GA
8. Maelee Dean, GA
9. Regan Ringkob, SD
10. Mika Malone, KY
VIDEOGRAPHY
1. Emma Preston, IA
2. John Haven Stalvey, GA
3. Luke Jennings, OH
4. Tyler Loudon, IA
5. Regan Ringkob, SD
6. Madisen McCullough, IA
7. Parker Dicks, KS
8. Maelee Dean, GA
9. Justin Herlan, OK
10. Maddix Small, KS
TEAM FITTING
PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Charlie Hazelrigg, MO
2. John Haven Stalvey, GA
3. Maelee Dean, GA
4. Luke Jennings, OH
5. Parker Dicks, KS
6. Dustin Denton, KS
7. Tyler Loudon, IA
8. Madison McCullough, IA
9. Dawson Osborn, OH
10. Larahmy Blakley, OK
SALESMANSHIP
1. Tyler Loudon, IA
2. Maelee Dean, GA
3. Luke Jennings, OH
4. Laina Teague, FL
5. Tyler Miller, IL
6. Larahmy Blakley, OK
7. Madison McCullough, IA
8. Parker Dicks, KS
9. John Haven Stalvey, GA
10. Mason Wurzbach, TX
1. Reagen Rodgers, MO, Payton Rodgers, MO, Wyatt Collard, MO
2. Carlee Clark, OK, Chloee Clark, OK, Chancee Clark, OK
3. Bret Pembrook, OK, Kord Butler, OK, Jace Pipkin, MO
4. Trace Falkenstien, KS, Kennedy Lockhart, OK, Parker Lockhart, OK
5. Adam Miller, IL, Hunter Perrier, OK, Andrew Meier, TN
6. Greyson Belcher, IA, Bode Druckenmiller, IA, Carson Rieck, IA
7. Madison McCullough, IA, Quinn Whaley, IA, Drew McCullough, IA
8. Rylee Short, IA, Abby Tlach, IA, Katy Pryor, IA
9. Lydia Recker, IA, Rylee German, IA, Tanner Curtin, IA
10. Tyler Miller, IL Jacob Bressner, IL, Waylon Paulek, IA
QUIZ BOWL
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
1. Samantha VanVorhis, OH
2. Dawson Osborn, OH
3. Justin Calhoon, AR
4. Luke Lukowski, OH
5. Payton Rodgers, MO
6. Blake Herdman, OH
7. Larahmy Blakley, OK
8. Kaylee Jennings, OH
9. Addyson Lehman, IA
10. Waylon Paulek, IL
SHOWMANSHIP
1. Andrew Meier, TN
2. Brooke Hayden, TN
3. Dakota Eisenbath, MO
4. Luke Jennings, OH
5. Chancee Clark, OK
6. Adam Miller, IL
7. Hunter Perrier, OK
8. Carlee Clark, OK
9. Whitney Ann Meier, TN
10. Payton Rodgers, MO
1st Place - Dexter Small, KS, Larahmy Blakley, OK, Maddix Small, KS, Thomas Owings, MO
2nd Place - Abby Stallbaumer, NE, Kendra Folkerts, MN, Emma Preston, IL, Adrienne Bryant, MO
Thank You Sponsors
FULLBLOOD TRADITIONALIST GROUP
Thank You Sponsors MAINE-ANJOU
Bred & Owned Division Sponsors MAINE-ANJOU
BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
Division 1 MAD Cattle Co. - Small Family
Division 2
G.O. Promo, LLC
Division 3 Dustin Clark Cattle Co.
Division 4 Mente Cattle Co.
Division 5 Grauer Show Cattle
Division 6 Blueprint Cattle Co.
Division 7 Rieck Show Cattle
Division 8 Wilkins Farms
Grand - Dunn-Rite Show Cattle
BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER
Division 1 VanSickle/Leonhard Cattle
Division 2 Hayden Family
Division 3 Weis Show Cattle
Division 4 The Maine Exchange
Division 5 Yochum Family Cattle
Division 6 Megan Hunt
Division 7 Stutsman Cattle
Division 8 Rozeboom Cattle
Grand - Preston Cattle Co., Mark, Jaime & Emma
BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
Division 1 Reserve Turket Feather Ranch
Division 2 Reserve B&C Cattle, Hayes Family
Division 3 Reserve ZinPro
Division 4 Reserve Cribbs Cattle Co.
Division 5 Reserve Aaron Young
Division 6 Reserve John Hert
Division 7 Reserve Texas Junior Maine-Anjou
Division 8 Reserve Dunk Cattle Co.
Reserve - Jared Werning Cattle Schrage Rice Cattle
BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER
Division 1 Reserve Hayden Family
Division 2 Reserve 4+ Feeders
Division 3 Reserve Fitz Genetics
Division 4 Reserve Goettemoeller Show Cattle
Division 5 Reserve Indiana Maine-Anjou
Division 6 Reserve Allan Louthan
Division 7 Reserve Garry Hawes
Division 8 Reserve Burl Solie
Reserve - Insureyourcattle.com
BRED & OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES
Division 1 Michael Leonard
Division 2 MAD Cattle Co. - Small Family
Division 3
G.O. Promo, LLC
Division 4 Dustin Clark Cattle Co.
Division 5 4+ Feeders
Division 6 Jason Minnaert Show Cattle
Division 7 Weis Cattle
Division 8 Next Level Images
Grand - Loder Cattle Company
BRED & OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES
Division 1 Reserve Goettemoeller Show Cattle
Division 2 Reserve Schrag 605
Division 3 Reserve Bradley Christensen
Division 4 Reserve Adam Bierstedt
Division 5 Reserve Ben Christie
Division 6 Reserve Matt & Maddy Gainer
Division 7 Reserve Koos Kattle Kompany
Division 8 Reserve Tim Avrit
Reserve Rockin K Productions
Division Sponsors MAINE-ANJOU
OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
Division 1 Simmons Cattle Company
Division 2 Crall Show Cattle
Division 3 Tolle Show Cattle
Division 4 Jon Pettigrew Family
Division 5 Schaeffer/Tice Show Cattle
Division 6 Matt Shirley
Division 7 Grauer Show Cattle
Division 8 Circle F Cattle Co.
Grand - Timbercrest Land & Cattle
OWNED MAINETAINER
Division 1 Kersten Cattle
Division 2 Kersten Cattle
Division 3 CampbellCo
Division 4 Pospichal Livestock
Division 5 Simon Cattle
Division 6 Wilkins Farms
Division 7 M Lazy Heart Ranch
Division 8 Thomason Ranch
Grand PKL Show Cattle
OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES
Division 1 CampbellCo
Division 2 Twin Creeks Cattle Co.
Division 3 Silveira Bros.
Division 4 Prairie View Farm
Division 5 Sam Burtsfield
Division 6 Jolliff Fabrications
Division 7 Brower/Craft Show Cattle
Division 8 Prospect Hill Farms, Lindstrom Family
Grand Rimpel Show Cattle
OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
Division 1 Reserve Abertees - Strope Family
Division 2 Reserve Jones Cattle Company
Division 3 Reserve Crall Show Cattle
Division 4 Reserve MPJ Cattle
Division 5 Reserve C4 Barker Show Cattle
Division 6 Reserve Tom Munson
Division 7 Reserve Goettemoeller Show Cattle
Division 8 Reserve Schrag 605
Reserve Sleichter Cattle
OWNED MAINETAINER
Division 1 Reserve Todd Morris
Division 2 Reserve Monti West Black Cattle
Division 3 Reserve Abertees - Strope Family
Division 4 Reserve Stallbaumer Farms
Division 5 Reserve Lehman Show Cattle
Division 6 Reserve Bockman Show Cattle
Division 7 Reserve Clark Show Cattle
Division 8 Reserve Fitz Genetics
Reserve Copeland Show Cattle
OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES
Division 1 Reserve Monti West Black Cattle
Division 2 Reserve Brower/Craft Show Cattle
Division 3 Reserve C4 Barker Show Cattle
Division 4 Reserve Indiana Maine-Anjou
Division 5 Reserve Rocky Mountain Maine-Anjou
Division 6 Reserve Brock Welshans
Division 7 Reserve McCollum Show Cattle
Division 8 Reserve Beckman Family Livestock
Reserve Drew Miller Cattle
Bull Show Sponsors MAINE-ANJOU
BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU BULLS
Grand Champion - Bormann/Liss Cattle Co.
BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER BULLS
Grand Champion - Thorson Cattle Co.
OWNED PROSPECT STEERS
Grand Champion - Rodgers Livestock
BRED & OWNED PROSPECT STEERS
Grand Champion - Rodgers Livestock
OWNED PROGRESS STEERS
Grand Champion - Brad Smith
BRED & OWNED PROGRESS STEERS
Grand Champion - Dunk Cattle Co.
BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU BULLS
Reserve Grand - Eastview Maines
BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER BULLS
Reserve Grand - Rimpel Show Cattle
OWNED PROSPECT STEERS
Reserve Grand - Rodgers Livestock
BRED & OWNED PROSPECT STEERS
Reserve Grand - Rodgers Livestock
OWNED PROGRESS STEERS
Reserve Grand - Richard & Renee
Rogers Family
BRED & OWNED PROGRESS STEERS
Reserve Grand - Curl Farms
Thank You!
The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) is incredibly fortunate to have so many outstanding sponsors that help to make the junior national a tremendous success. Each sponsorship, large or small, means so much, and with your continued support, the junior national is the event everyone loves and enjoys. We appreciate and value your friendship & partnership!
Friend of the Show Sponsors MAINE-ANJOU
4+ Feeders, Wolfinger Family
605 Sire & Donors
Aaron Suhr
Aaron Young
Abertees - The Strope Family
Adam Bierstedt
ADM
Allan Louthan
AP Show Cattle
Austin Heck
B&C Cattle Company
Bella Parker
Ben Christie
Blueprint Cattle Co.
Bockman Show Cattle
Bormann/Liss
Brad Smith
Bradley Christensen
Brock Welshans Show Cattle
Brower Craft Show Cattle
Burke Show Cattle
Burl Solie
C4 Barker Show Cattle
Campbellco
Carlson Cattle
Chance Friedly
Circle F Cattle Co.
Cribbs Cattle Company
Copeland Show Cattle
Cory Davis
Crall Show Cattle
Cummings Carousel
Curl Farms
Dorsey Cattle Co.
Doug & Tamie Mccollum
Drew Miller Cattle Company
Dunk Cattle Company
Dunn Rite Cattle
Dustin Clark, Clark Cattle Co, Llc
Eastview Maines
Evans Cattle Company
Fitz Genetics
G.o. Promo
Garry Hawes
Goettemoeller Show Cattle
Grauer Show Cattle
Hayden Farms
HerdDogg
Higgins Farms
Indiana Maine-Anjou Assoc.
Jay Wade Johnson
Jeremy & Andrea Clark
John Hert
Jolliff Fabrications
Jon Pettigrew Family
Jones Cattle Company
Jones Show Cattle
Kelly Hanlon
Kersten Cattle Co.
Koo’s Kattle Kompany
Kyle Christiansen
Larson Cattle Co
Lehman Show Cattle
Linde’s Livestock Photos
Loder Cattle Company
Longacre Livestock
M Lazy Heart Ranch
MAD Cattle Company
Maine Aim Ranch, Chuck, Karen,
Madi & Drew Mccullough
Maine Exchange
Matheny Herefords
Matt Gainer
Megan Hunt
Mente Cattle Co.
Michael Leonhard
Minnaert Show Cattle
MPJ Cattle
Muir Cattle/Graze On
Nagel Cattle Company
Next Level Images
Parson’s Livestock
Pathway Genetics
Pospichal Family
Prairie View Farms
Preston Cattle Co.
Primetime Agrimarketing
Prospect Hill Farms
PVF Angus, Inc.
Recip Solutions
Richard & Renee Rogers Family
Rieck Show Cattle
RJ Cattle Company
Rocky Mountain Maine-Anjou Association
Rodgers Cattle Company
Rodgers Livestock
Rozenboom Show Cattle
Sam Burtsfield
Schrag/Nikkel Cattle Company
Schrage/Rice & Jared Werning Cattle Co.
Shirley Show Cattle
Short Family
Showstring USA
Signature Signs & Awards
Silveira Brothers
Simon Cattle
Sleichter Cattle
Stallbaumer Farms
Steveson Family
Stu Byman
Stutsman Cattle
Texas Junior Maine-Anjou Assoc.
Thomason Ranch
Thorson Cattle Company
Tim Avrit
Todd Fair
Todd Morris
Tolle Show Cattle
Tom Monson
Trae Simmons
Turkey Feather Ranch
Twin Creeks Cattle Company
Umbarger Show Cattle
Vansickle/Leonard Cattle
Company
Vanvorhis Family
Ward Bros
Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs
Weis Cattle
Whaley Cattle
Wilkins Farms
Wilson Show Cattle
Y-Not Cattle, Topmiller Family
Yochum Family Cattle
Zinpro
Herdsmen Continue to Benefit AJMAA Youth
by Lindsey Broek, Editor
The Herdsmen Gathering continues to be a hightlight each summer during the junior national. Each year, the group sells raffle tickets and hosts a social gathering complete with fun and prizes; and most importantly, they recognize deserving young individuals within our organization with scholarships and add a member to their esteemed Herdsman Group. It is safe to say that this year was no different and we kept up with the theme of “Keepin’ It REEL FUN!
Last year the Man-to-Man at the Grand was a huge hit, so this year we offered up round 2! This year’s sporting event was sumo wrestling. If you were fortuante enough to be there, your stomach hurt from laughing. I think one of the best parts of the the gathering is how everyone is willing to do anything that will raise money for our youth, even if it is Sumo Wrestling! Thankfully none of the contestants were injured, but what a way to entertain a crowd and have a little fun while hosting a fundraiser!
This year marked 12 years that the Herdsmen group has been clawing, scratching and absolutely succeeding in building a scholarship program that many organizations only dream about. This year was no different, as they awarded $41,000 in scholarships. GREAT JOB, HERDSMEN! To everyone that has bought tickets, donated items for the drawing, took a bucket of water to the head and supported, THANK YOU! The Maine-Anjou breed is extremely fortunate to have you!
2024 Herdsman of the Year Tyler Atwood, Lucky Strike Cattle Company
MAINE-ANJOU
Announcements, News & Events
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
Memberships/Dues run from January to December of each year.
2024 Adult dues are $150 (includes magazine).
2024 Junior dues are $50 (Magazine can be ordered for an additional $40)
Note: Dues must be paid to register, transfer, sell or show cattle.
MAPP ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
MAPP enrollment for 2025 opens Sept. 1, 2024 and will close on Dec. 15, 2024. Reminders will be mailed in October. All MAPP members must have their dues paid by Jan. 1, 2025 to remain in the program. If you have questions or will need a paper copy of your inventory report e-mailed or mailed to you, please contact MaKayla Hern at makayla@amaapc.com or call the AMAA office at 816-431-9950 Ext. 4.
INVOICE AND STATMENT HISTORY:
Log into your Digital Beef Account. Under the profile information are tabs that run right to left across the screen, click on “Account”. You may view your current and past invoices by selecting “Show Invoice History”. The information listed under invoice history are notes when work is held for payment, held for testing and when work was mailed. If you click “Download Work Detail” in red on the right side of the screen, it will provide your current fees charged.
DETAILED STATEMENT:
A Detailed Statement can be created with a date range. This is a good tool to use for tax purposes.
DONOR INVENTORY:
When cows are flushed from your herd, you may log the dates and count of inventory for each Donor.
• From the left side tool bar select “Breeding”
and then click on “Embryo Inventory”.
• Add new Embryo
• Enter the registration numbers of the dam and sire of the donor flushed.
• Enter Flush Date
• Click on “Find these”
• Enter quantity, Tank and Canister and then click “Save Inventory”.
• When selling your inventory click on “Breeding”.
• Select “Embryo Transfer”.
• Click on Embryo Inventory in red.
• Click on the Blue Link that says “Record Sale”.
• Enter in how many embryos sold.
• Enter the buyer member number and date sold.
• Transfer embryos to buyer.
INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION AND PERFORMANCE DATA:
If work is submitted for weaning and yearling, but not completed, AMAA will delete the entry within three business days and it will need to be added once the data can be provided. AMAA will also delete registrations that have incomplete fields such as blank dams, sires, birthdates, names, tattoos or not owners of the dam that is entered within two weeks. The exception would be entries for registration that are pending due to testing. Please be aware that once a registration has been entered and the “Validate” button is selected, it goes to the registrar to be completed, invoiced and closed. AMAA will make an attempt to contact you prior to deleting the entry via email.
NEW MEMBERS:
All new members must choose a program when submitting a new membership. The two programs that are offered are MAPP and Breeders Choice. More information on these two
programs is available by visiting maine-anjou. org and clicking on “Member Services” “MAPP Agreement.” If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program.
MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNTS
It is the AMAA policy to only share account information with those authorized on an active account, no matter the age of the account holder. The account holder must provide written permission to add a person(s) to their account to transfer and register on their behalf. Anyone that is not authorized on an account will not be provided passwords or invoice information no matter the age or relation to the account holder. The account holder is the only one that can call or e-mail the AMAA directly to remove or add any person(s) to/from their account. Any authorized person on the account can register, transfer, obtain or change passwords once they are on the account.
HELPFUL TIPS WHEN REGISTERING:
To avoid delays in your registration work during our busy season follow the tips below. Double check that all blanks and information are correct and complete before mailing or submitting online. Things most commonly missed are:
o Missing herd prefix and herd ID
o Birthdates
o Date of sale
o Name of animal
o Payment
Make sure the person that is registering the animal owns the dam with the exception of ET calves. If an ET calf, make sure the donor dam has DNA verified and has been PHA & TH tested with the results on file. If you are checking on testing work please e-mail Rylee at rylee@ amaapc.com. When calling or e-mailing please have the name and breeder number of the person submitting the work.
When registering annual active dams for
MAINE-ANJOU
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performance only animals please submit them online if you have the capabilities. This will help the registrar processing tremendously.
We appreciate you and your business and want to make sure that the registration process runs as smooth as possible. Thank you in advance for your extra time in making sure all work is correct, complete and received in a timely manner.
REGISTRATIONS:
The AMAA will assess a $5 fee for any registration work received by fax, e-mail or by mail. To avoid this fee, please log into your online Digital Beef account to complete all registration work. New forms can be downloaded from our main webpage under Digital Beef/Registrations – Printable Forms. If you need assistance logging into your online account please contact us at maine@amaapc.com.
If work is faxed or e-mailed it is the responsibility of the breeder to give us a follow up phone call to make sure that the work is legible and to cover all fees.
BLOCK REGISTRATION
DISCOUNTS:
Want to save on registration costs? Consider pre-paying for a block of registrations. The cost savings are as follows:
• 15 head - 12%
• 25 head - 15%
• 50 head - 20%
• 75 head - 25%
• 100 head - 30%
Blocks may only be used on animals under 13 months of age and may not be used on steers or foundation animals. Blocks will only be valid from January 1 - December 31 of each year. Any unused block registration numbers will expire. Block purchases must be pre-paid for prior to registering. If you are interested in purchasing a block, please contact us at 816-431-9950 Ext. 2.
FOUNDATION ANIMALS:
Non-registered bulls and females must be entered as a foundation animal prior to progeny being registered. All current “P” (performance only) cattle will be grand-fathered into the program. If the sire is an AI sire and registered at another breed association, the pedigree and testing must be on file with the AMAA. The charge to add a sire pedigree will be a onetime charge of $40. If the AMAA finds that the pedigree has already been paid for by another breeder, the $40 charge will not be applied. Dams registered at another breed association may also be added for a one-time charge of $25. See the new self-billing sheet for foundation fees.
ONLINE TRANSFERS:
When transferring an animal online make sure there is not a member number already created for the buyer. Creating more than one number for an individual creates registration problems later. If you find the buyer in the system at a different address please notify the buyer first to confirm the address and then notify the AMAA office to update the account. It is always a good idea to search for the buyer using the search tool before doing the work, that way if they have a different address it is caught before entering the registration and transfer.
When creating a new profile for a buyer please make sure to never give a junior a farm name. Please enter the junior’s name on the farm line and also as the contact.
RUSH ORDERS:
If you are selling an animal, we ask that you register and transfer the animal in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person.
Rushes will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $50 (covers eight head). No work will be released until payment is complete. Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work that is received in our office and mailed by regular mail within one to two business days. We will do our best to complete rush work that is received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday – Friday). There is no same-day turnaround. If requiring a registration number only, it will still be considered a rush as we still have to process the work to obtain the number.
BULL CALF REGISTRATION:
If registering a bull calf born after Jan. 1, 2014, it must be TH/PHA free by parentage or have testing completed prior to registering and on file with the AMAA. Carriers will no longer be registered, but may be entered as a foundation animal. All progeny out of a Foundation carrier bull needs to be tested free of that defect prior to registration. If registrations are submitted before testing has been completed, the animal will not be registered. Instead the animal will be given a performance number. Once the animal has been tested the registration will be completed at the regular rate based on the animals age at the time the test is completed. Once the animal has been tested the registration may be completed at the regular rate. Please plan accordingly as testing can take up to three or four weeks.
MAINE ANGUS PAPERS:
Digital Beef will automatically convert cow/ heifer registrations to Maine-Angus if they qualify. All Maine-Angus bulls applied for will be reviewed by the registrar prior to converting to MaineAngus. A Maine Angus paper will be blue in color, have Maine Angus under the Maine logo, and will have MaineTainer across the center of the paper. The animal can be shown as a MaineTainer if there is not a Maine Angus division at the show.
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MAINE ANGUS REQUIREMENTS
• Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics:
• The animal will have between 3/8 Maine-Anjou to 5/8 Maine-Anjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood.
• The standard is both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA) or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will provide validated lineage.
• Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds.
• A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test.
• A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test.
MAINE ANGUS COLOR REQUIREMENTS:
• All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail.
• Starting Jan. 1, 2019 all animals that have qualified and registered as Maine Angus prior to Jan. 1, 2019 will retain their Maine Angus papers but will not be able to exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division, however, these animals are eligible to show as MaineTainers.
OTHER AMAA UPDATES:
Please make sure to update any change in address, phone numbers or e-mails with the AMAA by e-mailing us at maine@amaapc.com, or by logging into your online account. If you have a credit card on file and have received a new card, please make sure to call us to replace the new card on file. Credit cards are not automatically saved when paying online.
MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE FOR SALE:
Looking for cattle to purchase or consign? Do not forget to check out our consignment sale list located at the top of the Digital Beef Cattle search screen called “Maine-Anjou Cattle for Sale”. Active breeders may use this tool at any time to consign animals as long as you have a login for Digital Beef.
NATIONAL SHOWS
Anyone showing in a junior or open class at the national level must be an active member with the AMAA or American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA). Junior members exhibiting at these shows must be the sole owner of the animal they are showing.
DNA, TH AND PHA REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to registering any ET calves, all donor dams (including commercial or nonregistered dams) must have DNA, TH and PHA on file in our office. Also, all AI sires are required to have the same on file. Therefore, our office will hold any ET registrations submitted out of dams without testing on file as well as all registrations out of AI sires that do not have complete testing on file. If the donor dam is deceased and not tested, we do require that the ET(s) have the tests done, in the absence of the donor’s records.
To submit a sample through the association, please follow the DNA request
instructions on our website, maine-anjou. org, under the Genetics/Testing tab. Samples must be on a hair card, blood card or TSU in order to be submitted.
Sampling supplies can be ordered on our website under the Genetics/Testing tab. Animals must be in the AMAA herd book before testing can be requested.
Please note that testing takes approximately 3-4 weeks from the time the sample arrives at the lab.
We would like to start sending the test results by e-mail only, please make sure we have an up-to-date e-mail address for you, if applicable.
DNA REMINDERS
Fall Sale Season is approaching and extended test times are expected. Please be aware that the Geneseek lab turnaround time is approximately 3-4 weeks on defect testing. Turnaround times are longer for multiple tests on one sample. Please be prepared when preparing for fall sales and shows that testing will take longer than normal. We would encourage you to start ordering the testing you need as soon as possible. For assistance with ordering please email Rylee at rylee@amaapc.com.
• NEW All samples turned in on a hair card will be charged an additional $5 per sample starting January 1, 2022.
• NEW The Panel #3 has dropped to $95 and this is the most inclusive test offered through AMAA. With this test you will receive 100 thousand DNA markers which includes parentage as well as genomics. The panel also includes several defect tests including TH and PHA. This is the recommended choice for those wishing to improve their herd.
• AMAA will accept blood cards, tissue sampling units (TSU), semen straws or hair cards.
• All bulls born after January 1, 2014 must be TH and PHA free by test or pedigree in order to register. If a bull is found to be a carrier, he
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can register as a foundation or performance bull only, but all progeny will have to test free of that defect in order to register. Foundation bulls will carry their Maine-Anjou percentage to their offspring.
• All A.I. sires regardless of breed and/or commercial, must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering any progeny.
• All donor dams must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering their ET calves. If a donor is dead before a sample was procured, you must DNA, TH and PHA test all ET calves in order to register them.
NEOGEN UPDATED PROCEDURES
The Neogen DNA lab has implemented new procedures regarding on hold orders. Samples must now be submitted to the lab within 30 days from the time of the order. Orders that are not received within 30 days will be deleted from their system. Samples that are received after the 30 days will experience delays in testing due to order recreation. It is recommended not to order the DNA testing until you have a sample procured and ready to submit. For DNA questions please contact Rylee Barber at Rylee@amaapc.com.
PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
Any unpaid accounts 30 days past due will receive a finance charge. Please make sure to pay for your registration work at the time of entry to avoid possible finance charges. Any unpaid work will be deleted if not paid within 90 days. Please log in to your online account to check your balance. Work is considered past due if not paid within 30 days. Registration work will be deleted if not paid within 90 days.
SELLERS
All sellers must have dues paid in order to transfer animals. The seller must sign in to authorize the sale of the animal(s). The buyer’s name, address and date of sale must be filled
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out. Please make sure that the date of sale is true and correct to avoid registration errors for the buyer in the future. To avoid higher transfer fees it is recommended that the seller send the transfer with payment as soon as possible. If you are not sure if your dues have been paid, please contact us prior to sending in transfers.
OBITUARY
PATTI LYNN CHRISTIAN
Patti Christian, age 65 of Purcell, entered Heaven’s Gates on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Patti Lynn Tucker was born November 15, 1958 in Purcell, the 3rd of 4 children born to Cecil C. Tucker and Sally Beth (Pace) Tucker. She was raised in Purcell and attended school there, graduating with the Dragon’s Class of 1977. By chance, she met a young man named Tony Christian just out about town, and the rest as they say is history. They were married on January 22, 1982 and the city girl moved to the farm. Together they raised two children, daughter Taylor and son Colby. Patti worked for Hi-Test, for the University of Oklahoma and at Harold’s Clothing in 50 Penn Place. In 1992, she began working for the McClain County Conservation District, and was currently the District Secretary. In 2023 she was Oklahoma Conservation District Employee of the year. Away from work, she stayed active in her kids and grandkids activities, supporting them at ag contests and at ballgames. She loved all things Oklahoma State, was an avid softball fan, and especially cheered hard for North Central Texas. She was a woman of great faith and longtime member of Union Hill Baptist Church. She loved singing in the choir and worship, and taught
Sunday School for many years. The last several years, she has served at First Baptist Church in Lexington and greatly enjoyed singing with the choir there. Patti’s smile could light up any room, and she genuinely loved people. She was strong and courageous, and remained positive in her battle with cancer, and was a great inspiration to many. A wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, sister, aunt and a true friend. She will be dearly missed!
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Cecil and Sally Beth Tucker and her brother, Rick Tucker. Patti is survived by: her loving husband Tony; daughter Taylor Christian of Gainesville, TX; son Colby Christian and wife Jala of Purcell; Sister Pam Greenwood and husband Joe of San Angelo, TX; brother Dan Tucker of Austin, TX; her pride and joy, grandchildren, Lilly, Eden and Wyatt; several cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
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2025 MAPP ENROLLMENT
MAPP enrollment for 2025 opens Sept. 1, 2024 and will close on Dec. 15, 2024. Reminders will be mailed in October. All MAPP members must have their dues paid by Jan. 1, 2025 to remain in the program. If you have questions or will need a paper copy of your inventory report e-mailed or mailed to you, please contact MaKayla Hern at makayla@amaapc.com or call the AMAA office at 816-431-9950 Ext. 4.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS
Board of Director’s candidate profiles for the 2025 election will be DUE OCTOBER 1ST. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE AMAA BOARD OF
A CANDIDATE PROFILE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE MAINE-ANJOU WEBSITE FOR SUBMISSION. ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.
A complete listing of the profiles will be available in the November/December issue of the Voice and on the Maine-Anjou website. A printable ballot will be available online at Maine-Anjou.org.
RULES FOR VOTING
Members will vote ONLY in your region for regional directors and ALL members may cast an At-Large vote. ONLY current ADULT AMAA members are allowed to run for the board or vote.
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2023 BOARD OF DIRECTOR LISTING
REGION 1
Trae Simmons 5236 W. 900 N. Carthage, IN 46115
M: (765) 438-2312 simmonstrae@hotmail.com
Chad Barker 16610 Elm Grove Rd. M: (620) 255-5822
Chad.barker@nationalbeef.com
Brent Tolle 791 Brashears Points Rd., Taylorsville, KY 40071
M: (502) 905-7831
Brent.tolle@merial.com
Eric Walker 14845 Walker Rd., Prairie Grove, AR 72753
M: (479) 601-3567
eric@willowspringscattle.com
REGION 2
Beau Ebersole 1935 280th Ave., Kellerton, IA 50133
M: (515) 971-8461 ebersolecattleco@yahoo.com
Tara Thorson 78564 State Line Rd. Glenville, MN 56036
M: (507) 402-2503
Tbthorson1995@gmail.com
Marty Van Vliet 372 190th Ave. Otley, IA 50214
M: (641) 780-0631 blueprintcattle@yahoo.com
Cali O’Hara P.O. Box 991, Fort Benton, MT 59442
M: (406) 734-5252 Ohara@3rivers.net
REGION 3
Ethan Moore P.O. Box 26
Madill, OK 73446
M: (580) 795-6707 emoore@oklahomasteel.com
Danny Dupree P.O. Box 1192, Clinton, OK 73601
M: (580) 445-7595 ddupree@bar-s.com
Dustin Dorsey 35291 County Road 41 Eaton, CO 80615
M: (970) 217-0522 drcattle@gmail.com
Brett Carter 11690 N. C.R. 3340 Stratford, OK 74872
M: (580) 759-9694 cartercattle03@gmail.com
AT-LARGE
Mark Beauprez 11780 Mimosa Rd., Byers, CO 80103
M: (303) 822-9260 markb@netecin.net
Wyatt DeJong 16600 W. Burmood Rd., Wood River, NE 68883
M: (605) 842-5683 Dejongranch.wyatt@gmail.com
Kendall Bremer 23384 Ridge Rd. Blakesburg, IA 52536
M: (641) 799-4911 klbremer81@gmail.com
Heritage Road
AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Heritage Road honors those influential individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Maine-Anjou breed. Breeding programs recognized for this distinguished honor were operations that have been pioneers and have always strived to make the next generation better for Maine-Anjou. Chosen by the AMAA Board of Directors, each operation receiving this honor has a commemorative portrait that lines the halls of AMAA so we may always honor those breeding programs who came before us and paved the way for Maine-Anjou.
2012
Sonderegger Cattle Company, Victor Carter, David & Mary Marold
Packard Cattle Company, Guthrie & Peter Packard
G&F Cattle Company, David Gilger & Calvin Fryar
2014
JB Ranch, Jerry Bogaards
2015
4J Family Partnership, Jerry & June Gibson
Nortex Farms, Dr. R.C. Norman
Flying Dutchmen Ranch, Sid & Norma DeHaan
2016
John Boddicker, AMAA Executive Vice President
2018
Ferris Ranch, Tom, Jane & Glen Ferris
Heritage Road
AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
2019
DeJong Ranch, Miles & Kim DeJong
2020
K&A Farm, Kenny & Audrey Bremer
2021
James Farms, Larry & Helen James
2022
Blueprint Cattle Company, Tom & Marty Van Vliet, Sumner Mapes
2023
O’Hara Land & Cattle, Mike & Diana O’Hara
2024
Beauprez Land & Cattle, Mark & Lisa Beauprez
by Lindsey Broek
Dallas, Texas – As July came to a close, the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) had one more outing that they were looking forward to, the MAINE Event! Again this summer, youth from all corners of the country, aged 14-21, gathered together in Texas for a MaineAnjou summer highlight. The MAINE conference was created to allow youth to build their leadership, teamwork, and personal development skills in a unique and engaging atmosphere. This year’s
conference featured many highlights and returning attendees, and everyone had fun!
July 23 - Arrival
An early morning was on the schedule for many attendees as they traveled to Dallas for this year’s conference. Like in years past, each attendee was welcomed by the smiling face of one of the AJMAA Board of Directors. As attendees were picked up, they headed back to home base at the hotel to prepare for the day’s
Attendee’s enjoyed visiting with Mike, Seth & Susan Rimpel at our stop in Athens, Texas
first outing – PepsiCo and Frito Lay for a look into how your snacks are made. The afternoon’s tour was hosted by a good friend of Maine-Anjou, Katie Marston. Katie is a Senior Sensory Food Scientist who has been involved in the livestock industry her whole life. Katie resonated with the group because, like most of them, she grew up exhibiting cattle, livestock judging and headed to K-State for her degree. While at Frito Lay, we learned that there are many pieces and parts to perfecting the perfect snack. Frito Lay/PepsiCo employs over 3,500 people worldwide, including people with degrees in engineering, to graphic design, food science and everything in between. Following our tour, we did a taste panel and followed up with questions. Did we mention we saw the world’s largest Cheeto? Because we sure did! These unique learning experiences helped better our understanding of the food industry and the different jobs available with it.
Following the tour at Frito Lay, we loaded back up and headed to the hotel for our keynote speaker, Dr. Laymon Hicks. “Dr. Laymon Hicks’ story is moving, his words are empowering, and his message is practical.” It was a great evening spent with Dr. Hicks, and a few of the takeaways were:
- Like knocks you down, GET BACK UP!
- The world is blessed by YOU!
- Whatever You Want – Go out and get it!
- Great things come to those who get up, get out and go get it!
Following Dr. Hicks was a bite to eat and ice breakers until bedtime. Karaoke was involved, and while entertaining, I wonder if we have our next American Idol in this group. The evening was filled with fun and laughter, and the karaoke session was a great way to unwind and bond with the group. It was a reminder that learning and networking can also be fun and entertaining.
July 24 - Priefert Manufacturing & Rimpel Show Cattle
An early bus ride and donuts were first up on the agenda for DAY 2 of this year’s conference. We loaded up and headed to nearby Mount Pleasant for a tour of Priefert Manufacturing. If you have never researched Priefert, I encourage you to do so. What an interesting history and mission, with most of the family still employed today. “Motivated by the pride of ownership and the challenge of finding a better way, the Priefert family has built a business focused on meeting the needs of the American farmer and rancher. Building ranch equipment is not just a job; it’s their lifestyle and an integral part of who they are. Hard work, good people, a willingness to step “outside the box,” and abundant blessings from God have allowed the
company not only to grow and prosper but also to earn a strong reputation in the industry for integrity, quality, and reliability.” Upon arrival, we suited up with the appropriate safety wear and headed back for an in-depth tour of their manufacturing plant. I could go on and on about the different things we saw, but I encourage you to reach out to one of the attendees and get their take on it. It was certainly cool to see large rolls of steel turn into your everyday cattle panel, chute, and much more. Following our tour, we heard from Sara Radar & Courtney Duncan of their marketing team and a look into their path to Priefert and the day-to-day. Marketing covers such a broad scope, and it was fun to hear about how they were a part of the NFR, Jurassic Park (the MOVIE!), and much more. We rounded out our time in Mount Pleasant with group round tables and learning what attendees thought about the AJMAA, junior national, and MAINE Events and what they would like to see in the future.
It was then time to load up and head out for our last tour of the day, Rimpel Show Cattle, Athens, Texas. While there we learned about their program as well as their construction business. We had the opportunity to see their operation in action, from cattle management to construction projects. We rounded out the evening at Top Golf. Again, maybe no Tiger in our midst, but the kids did enjoy their time!
The last day of the conference is always bittersweet. At this point, everyone is just a little tired but excited for the day. This year was no different as we loaded the bus and headed to Madill, Okla., for a big day of tours. Our first stop was at Oklahoma Steel & Wire and Mid-America Steel. What. A. Tour! Attendees were fortunate to see the inner workings of a steel and wire mill. There are no accurate words to describe how cool it is to watch scraps of metal turn into molten hot lava and later a roll of wire or panel you use in your everyday life. There is no doubt that we felt like Craig and Ethan Moore rolled out the red carpet for us on that tour, and it will not be something
that we soon forget. Additionally, it tied in well with the day before’s touring at Priefert. Following lunch, we headed to Buck Cattle Co., where we learned more about the Buck Cattle Co., operation. Jirl gave us a history of the ranch and allowed attendees to ask questions. This group has always been a group of learners, eager to pick Jirl’s brain about everything. Our next stop, and a highlight on the tour, we headed to D&H Cattle Bucking Bulls. Partners with Jirl, D&H has some of the best bulls on today’s PBR Circuit. We heard from HD Page about all things Bucking Bulls when we arrived. We even got the opportunity to watch them buck a few of the yearlings. It was a super cool experience that will not soon be forgotten. Par for this summer, it got a little warm by the afternoon, so we returned to the Bucks for a pool party and pizza feed. After a busy day of touring, the kids loved their time in the pool! We said our thank yous and goodbyes to Jirl and Brenda and loaded the bus with one more trick up our sleeve: a stop at the everfamous BUCCEES on the way home. You have never seen more laughter and smiles
MAINE attendees after a great day at Priefert!
Learning all things bucking bulls from D&H Cattle.
than a group of kids headed into a Buccees. Who are we kidding? Rylee and I were excited, too.
We want to thank each one of our tour stops for taking the time to educate and visit with our group. Each stop was exciting and engaging, and we appreciated the different perspectives, paths, and information they shared with us. Another year, another successful conference. If you have young people ages 14-21 who have not attended, we encourage them to visit with an AJMAA junior board member or attendee about why they look forward to it each summer. Nothing is better than getting a group of young people together and watching them grow, learn, and succeed. We hope you join us in sunny Florida next year, July 22-25!
got us started on the right foot for this year’s conference.
Thank you to Ethan & Craig Moore for leading our tour at Oklahoma Steel & Wire.
The pool party was a big hit at Jirl & Brenda Buck’s.
Dr. Laymon Hick’s
MAINE-ANJOU Junior Update
ABBY STALLBAUMER
PRESIDENT - REGION 2 DIRECTOR
2024-2025 AJMAA BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
President - Abby Stallbaumer, Nebraska
Vice President - Tyler Loudon, Iowa
Secretary - Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma
REGION 1
MaeLee Dean, Georgia
Emma Yochum, Ohio
REGION 2
Abby Stallbaumer, Nebraska
Regan Ringkob, South Dakota
REGION 3
Joanie Vance, New Mexico
Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma
AT-LARGE
Jacie Wolfinger, Nebraska
Kendall Leonhard, Indiana
Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma
Tyler Loudon, Iowa
John Haven Stalvey, Georiga
2024 ROYALTY QUEEN
Jaelin Wolfinger, Nebraska
PRINCESS
Lilly Christian, Oklahoma & Anna Belle Altman, Minnesota
This summer was a blast, and I am excited about the coming year! I’m Abby Stallbaumer, a Region Two Director and newly elected president of the AJMAA Board of Directors. Though I am originally from small-town Oconto, Neb., I am embracing the Okie life while studying Agribusiness and Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University. I fell in love with the AJMAA at my very first junior national show in Hutchinson, Kan., where I showed a cute, little black-and-white steer, ran around all week with brand new friends, competed in contests, and set my eye on becoming an AJMAA princess. That next year in Grand Island, I was chosen to don the tiara and sash. I spent the whole term looking up to the board members because of their positivity, kindness, and leadership abilities. I ran and was elected as a Region Two director in 2021 and was re-elected in 2023. I have loved every minute of representing great cattle, excellent breeders, and junior members who continue to inspire me.
Now that the summer has O-fish-ally passed, it is safe to say that our junior national show blew it out of the water! Though you may be tired of fishing puns after a week of Keepin’ it Reel in Springfield, I hope we’ve hooked you on the AJMAA and the family we created. I enjoyed seeing our juniors try their hands at new contests, exhibit incredibly highquality cattle, and spend the week connecting
with old and new friends. My week was full of laughter, making connections, and taking many steps in the show ring.
The junior national wasn’t the only fun we had this summer, as we rounded out July at the MAINE Event in Dallas, Texas. This industry-based leadership conference focuses on allowing our older association members to connect with industry professionals, explore various agricultural sectors, and strengthen their leadership abilities. Tour stops included Frito-Lay, Priefert, Rimpel Show Cattle, Oklahoma Steel & Wire, and more. When I asked participants, some of whom had never been to an AJMAA MAINE conference, what their favorite part of the week was, I got various answers. From the Buck Cattle Co., pool party to the bus ride on the way back from Bucee’s, I think it is safe to say we all had a fantastic week in Texas.
As I look into the year ahead, I am nothing but excited. We have a great group of board members ready to make our events a success. As we head into the fall show season, I look forward to seeing our breeders and juniors at the major shows. Watch for show-stopping announcements regarding the 2025 National Junior Heifer Show in Louisville, Ky. Stay tuned!
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August 24, Grand Island, Neb.
August 28-Sept. 2, Huron, S. D.
August 29, Grand Island, Neb.
September 10, Prole, Iowa
September 16, Pleasantville, Iowa
September 19, Miles, Iowa
September 19, Blakesburg, Iowa
September 20, West Allis, Wis.
October 3, Allerton, Iowa
October 5, Pleasantville, Iowa
October 12, Nara Visa, N.M.
October 13, Nara Visa, N.M.
October 21, Lake City, S.D.
October 23, Kansas City, Mo.
October 24, Kansas City, Mo.
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WE’VE HAD SOME PRETTY BIG WINS THIS YEAR, BUT...
BEYOND THE RING, BEYOND THE APPLAUSE, AND BEYOND THE BACKDROP LIES THE TRUE ESSENCE OF YOUR JOURNEY IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN A SINGULAR MOMENT.
IT ENCOMPASSES THE SWEAT, THE GRIT, AND THE INVALUABLE LESSONS LEARNED THROUGH BOTH VICTORY AND DEFEAT IT'S ABOUT FORGING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, NURTURING PERSONAL GROWTH, AND INVESTING IN GENETICS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT SHAPE YOUR FUTURE YOUR DEDICATION TO EVERY SINGLE MOMENT IN YOUR JOURNEY LEADS TO SOMETHING GREATER MORE
OUR COMMITMENT IS TO PARTNER WITH YOU ON THIS JOURNEY. IT GOES WAY BEHIND SHOWING. IT IS A COMMITMENT TO KEY MOMENTS THAT FOSTER A COMMUNITY BUILT ON RESILIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND RELENTLESS PURSUIT FOR MORE
SEPTEMBER 16
PASTURE SALE
STEERS AND HEIFERS ON THE COW NEW LOCATION: 896 75TH AVE, PLEASANTVILLE, IA
OCTOBER 5
HEIFERS: 10+ BREEDS REPRESENTED 859 92ND AVENUE, PLEASANTVILLE, IOWA NEW: SALE ON SATURDAY, EXTENDED BIDDING STARTING AT 1 PM
