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Illinois Angus News PO Box 397 • Carmi, IL 62821
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SR Pleasant Hill Farms
2012 Scholarship Winners
Excede® Sterile Suspension Now Available in 250 ML Bottle
2013 Illinois Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Program
Herbster Angus Farms Purchases 2013 Angus Foundation . Heifer Package
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Troy Rawlings, Eric Schafer Earn Awards
2013 Miss American Angus, Esther McCabe, Speech SR Double Diamond Angus SR Rock River Ranch
Cattle Enthusiasts ‘Tweet Up’ in Tampa
40 Application Deadline Extended for Young Cattlemen’s ..... Conference Participant Sponsorship 42 Unrealized Appreciation Farmland Value and the Hobby . Loss Rule
SR Lamoine Valley Angus Association
Meet NJAA Intern, Bryanne Duckett
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SR Da-Es-Ro Angus Farm SR Dameron Angus
Outstanding Angus Leader, Roll of Victory Winners Names
SR Weaver Angus Fam
46 Cattle For Christ International Inc. Keeping Me Awake At Night
Angus Heifer Foundation Welcomes New Inductees Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors Meeting
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Illinois Junior Angus News Phil Trowbridge to Lead the American Angus Association Auxiliary Awards Distinguished Women of the Year
Illinois Angus Spotlight Jr. Incentive Program Calendar of Events Index To Advertisers
Corner of Quality-Reduce Cow Costs, Increase Revenue
Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors Local Association Representatives
Directors At Large
Bureau County - John DeRycke
Scott Anderson
Central Illinois - Ryan Schlipf
Rob Fanning
Illinois Valley - Annie Ruyle
Rick Dickinson
Lamoine Valley - Steve Kiesewetter
Aaron Schafer
Logan County - Wayne Conrady Northern Illinois - Dale Rhode South Central - Richard Hurst Wabash Valley - Nancy Harsy
Kevin Eathington Luke Lemenager
Kevin Cassady Michael Prescott Trevor Kulpers
John Kirchner Joel York Chad Daugherty Kevin Rose
Additional Board Members Kevin Cassady - President Luke Lemenager - Vice President Aaron Schafer - Secretary Doug Turner & Stan Prox - Business Managers T.J. Curtin - Past President Cheryl Day - Junior Advisor Rachel Frost - Junior Advisor Jerry Cassady - Regional Manager Cimeron Frost - Illinois Beef Representative FEBRUARY 2013 ~ illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com 5
Troy Rawlings Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
Troy Rawlings, New Holland, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Robin Ruff, junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. The 16-year-old son of Dave and Tracey Rawlings attends Lincoln Community High School and is a member of the NJAA, Logan County Angus Association, Lamoine Valley Angus Association, and Illinois Junior Angus Association where he has served as director. He has participated in local, regional and state shows and showmanship competitions. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Rawlings participated in the photography contest. He has consigned cattle to the Lamoine Valley Angus Association sale. Rawlings is a member of the Lincoln Community High School FFA where he is a member of the horse, land, food science, dairy, meats and livestock judging teams. Rawlings has also received his country 4-H Beef Award and the 4-H Kiwanis Award.
Eric Schafer Earns Junior Bronze Award
Eric Schafer, Owaneco, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award, according to Robin Ruff, junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. The 11-year-old son of Aaron and Sue Schafer attends Lincoln Elementary School and is a member of the NJAA and Illinois Junior Angus Association. He has participated in local, regional, state and national shows and showmanship competitions. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Schafer participated in the prepared public speaking, team sales, quiz bowl, creative writing, team fitting and livestock judging contests. He has consigned cattle to the Kramer Angus Production Sale and Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale.
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Pleasant Hill Farms ‘December to Remember’ Sale December 1, 2012 • Rockfield, Kentucky Lot 3-Voyager Georgina 653, a Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C daughter, owned by Voyager Angus, sold for $15,000. Lot 45-Miss CCF Sassy X200, a TWCCTrendsetter T71 daughter, owned by Pleasant Hill Farms, sold for $9,500, for one-half genetic interest. Lot 54-M2CPHFC Above & Beyond 187Y, a SVF Stonehenge R95 daughter, owned by Pleasant Hill Farms and Metzger Cattle Company, sold for $7,500, for one-half interest. Lot 38-PHF Rita 1010 of 2218 PAX, a OCC Paxton 730P daughter, bred to Connealy Final Product, owned by Pleasant Hill Farms, sold for $6,500. Lot 44-Flush for 6 embryos out of SVF Above & Beyond T87 to the bull of the buyers choice, offered by Pleasant Hill Farms, sold for $6,000. Lot 1-Flush for 6 embryos out of Champion Hill Cheyenne 7796 to the bull of the buyers choice, offered by Pleasant Hill Farms and Voyager Angus, sold for $5,500. Lot 71-M2C King Jewell 151Y, a RC Club King 040R son, owned by Metzger Cattle Company, sold for $5,500. Lot 62-M2C Sadie 161Y, an LF Dream Doctor daughter, bred to M2C Alkaline 37W, owned by Metzger Cattle Company, sold to Hammerhead Cattle Company, Campbellsville, Ky., for $5,000. Auctioneer–Eddie Burks
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2012 Scholarship Winners
Illinois Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Program
The Illinois Angus Auxiliary is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 scholarships. Miss Kayla Widerman of Good Hope, daughter of Jeff and Carrie Keeney and Bill Widerman is the winner of the girls division. Kayla is attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Kayla competed in the American Angus Auxiliary scholarship contest and further represented Illinois as a contestant for Miss American Angus. The boys’ division winner was Ben Kiner of Mendota. His parents are Vaughn and Sally Kiner. Ben is continuing his education at Oklahoma State University. The runner-up boy winner is Robert Hosto of Alhambra. Robert’s parents are Mark and Brenda Hosto. Robert is attending South Western Illinois College and is studying Crop and Soil Science.
Each year the IAA offers up to $1,500 in scholarships to Illinois Junior Angus Members. To be eligible applicants must meet the following requirements: · Graduating high school senior · Current Illinois Junior Angus member · Complete the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship application. Available for download at: www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships. Please include three letters of recommendation and a current high school transcript. · Entry Deadline is: Postmarked by April 10, 2013 · Please mail completed applications to: Alicia Miller, 27612 E 1200 North Rd, Forrest, IL 61741. · Please contact Alicia with questions at amille4@1stfarmcredit.com or 815-263-6057. If the first place boy or girl winner meets the following qualifications their application will be forwarded for competition in the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship contest:
Ben Kiner
Kayla Widerman
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· The above Illinois requirements, plus: · National Junior Angus member · Received Bronze and Silver Awards · State Winner
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Herbster Angus Farms Purchases the 2013 Angus Foundation Heifer Package
Proceeds from the sale at the National Western Stock Show benefit the Angus Foundation’s education, youth and research endeavors.
Herbster Angus Farms, Falls City, Neb., bid $110,000 on Jan. 16 to purchase the 2013 Angus Foundation Heifer Package. This year’s elite and unique heifer offering is “pick” of the 2012 spring heifer crop, donated by Connealy Angus, Whitman, Neb. More than $1.6 million has been raised from this Angus Foundation fundraising activity since its inception in 1980. Representing Herbster Angus Farms at the auction was Charles W. Herbster, owner, and Brittany E. Barker, vice president of marketing. The heifer package was auctioned during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., with all proceeds benefiting the Angus Foundation, the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Angus Association® that funds and supports programs involving education, youth and research for the Angus breed and agricultural industry. Herbster Angus Farms will be the first to choose from more than 200 heifers, as no heifers from this spring 2012 group will be sold until they have chosen a heifer. “Scholarships and leadership development for Angus youth, new educational opportunities for adult members and cutting-edge research for the benefit of the Angus breed and beef industry will result from the generosity of our Angus Foundation Heifer Package donors in the Connealy family and buyer Charles Herbster of Herbster Angus Farms,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “Our ability to make these types of investments, starts with a gift from generous Angus breeders, allied industry interests and friends wanting to make a difference and give something back to the Angus breed!”
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The Connealy family issued this statement about the donation: “We are privileged to have the opportunity to contribute to the endeavors of the Angus Foundation. For more than 30 years, the Foundation has been exemplary in its commitment to funding scholarships and programs for youth, continuing education and research. We are grateful for the wonderful work the Foundation has done that has benefited so many individuals and enhanced our industry so greatly.” In addition to the heifer, Herbster Angus Farms will receive 30 days of free insurance from American Live Stock Insurance Co., Geneva, Ill.; free transportation to the buyer’s ranch provided by Lathrop Livestock Transportation, Dundee, Ill.; and an Advanced Reproductive Technology Package from Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa. “American Live Stock Insurance, Lathrop Livestock Transportation and Trans Ova Genetics’ respective generous contributions add more value to the Package, and we’re very appreciative of their help in this fundraising activity each year,” Jenkins says. For more information about the Angus Foundation or the sale of the annual heifer package, contact Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org. The Angus Foundation was established in 1980 as a not-forprofit 501(c)(3) organization to support Angus education, youth and research. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports, call the American Angus Association® at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angusfoundation.org.
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Will the Circle be Unbroken by Esther McCabe 2013 Miss American Angus
Lets take a step back in time to 1951. Lucille Ball and Arthur Godfry were the television celebrities of the day. The average home cost $9,000 and the average income was $3,500. However, maybe more important to all of us here today is the fact that the American Angus Association issued the very first junior membership in 1951. Of course at that time, there was not a Junior Activities Department and certainly not a National Junior Angus Show or LEAD conference for these new members to attend; but for a $5 membership these juniors were allowed to own and transfer cattle into their name just like members of the regular American Angus Association. Since that first membership, nearly 80,000 have been issued. To put that into perspective, that is enough people to fill two average sized football stadiums! Even without the advantages and opportunities that come with belonging to the National Junior Angus Association that we often take for granted today, these juniors would have the hands-on experience and education to be ambassadors for the beef industry regardless of the profession or vocation that they chose. As we bring this same principle into modern times, the possibilities and opportunities are much more exciting. Thankfully, the American Angus Association viewed “their collective responsibility” to the Junior Angus program and more opportunities were added. In addition to the show ring, today we learn Angus history, animal science and agricultural facts to compete in quiz bowls. We stand up in front of adults who are the leaders of our breed and are very successful in their own lives to give speeches and sales talks. We have experience with real life events from interviews and resumes to how to prepare different cuts of meat to their full potential. We see the results of carcass evaluations and how they are relevant to the industry. We also make friends with people from all over the country and have the opportunity to know some of the most successful people in the Angus breed. From the age of nine throughout our teenage years, we stay in high gear looking forward to the next event and how we can be
more involved. Then the sun comes up one morning, just like any other day but a major change takes place. Because of our twentyfirst birthday, we can no longer participate in the junior program. But because of the junior program, we are armed to go forward into whatever our chosen field may be. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” This means that the values, morals, core beliefs, and knowledge that we gain when we are young will carry us forward. Through out the Junior Angus experience, we are preparing for our future and the challenges that it will bring to utilize “our collective responsibility” in everyday life. Just think of the doctor in New York City or the lawyer in Los Angeles who went through the Junior Angus program experience and how different their circle of acquaintances would be from most of us in telling about their beef story or defending the industry from inaccurate accusations from media or welfare groups. Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who is considered to be one of the most influential statesmen of all time is quoted as saying, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” How about the incredible influence a schoolteacher could have on a classroom after going through the junior program; what a ripple effect might that teacher have in the span his or her career. We are blessed to have the largest, most progressive beef breed association in the world coupled with the strength of Angus Productions Incorporated, Angus Genetics Inc., and Certified Angus Beef. In addition, we have the American Angus Auxiliary and the Angus Foundation who have made available incredible scholarships to help many of us prepare for our future. One gets the feeling that when you are involved with “Team Angus” you are only limited by your dreams. Each one of these entities plays a critical part on the ultimate success of the breed. Albert Einstein once said, “One should never expect to take more from life than they are willing to give.” I believe
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it is “our collective responsibility” to make sure this incredible experience can continue for generations to come and that they are prepared for the challenges they will face. Each one of us in this have benefited in some way from the junior program. I seriously doubt when the first American Angus Association junior membership was issued in 1951, anyone could have predicted the influence that decision would eventually have across our nation and even around the world. Many of our lives here today would be very different without the National Junior Angus Association and the programs that support it. I am proud to be from a very small town in southeast Kansas that is full of salt of the earth kind of people that would do anything they could for someone. I will have lifelong friends from my hometown. However, because of the National Junior Angus Association, I have a much larger circle. I have had the privilege to travel from California to Pennsylvania and from Wisconsin to Georgia. I have had the opportunity to stand in front of an audience and speak about our industry. I have also received significant financial support to further my education. All of this and much more have been provided by my involvement National Junior Angus Association. One of my favorite quotes is by Abraham Lincoln but it is so simple, is almost seems childish is. “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Whatever that maybe in my case, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the National Junior Angus Association to do my part in “our collective responsibility.”
McCabe is the daughter of Randel and Varee McCabe, and is the youngest of four children, Flinton, Ethan and Hannah, who are all involved in the day-to-day operations of McCabe Genetics.
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Double Diamond Angus Online Sale October 29, 2012 • Chrisman, IL 14 Lots averaged $7,046; grossed $98,650 Lot 2-DDA Proven Queen 1205, a B C Lookout 7024 daughter, sold to Kieth Pezanowski, Peru, Ill., for $23,500, for one-half interest. Lot 8-DDA Barbara 1218, a Dameron First Class daughter, sold to R & W Angus, Heyworth, Ill., for $20,000, for one-half interest. Lot 15-Embryo by SAV Brilliance 8077, out of Dameron Northern Miss 0109, sold to Jeff Mitchell, Reinholds, Pa., for $5,500. Sale Manager–Angus Live
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Lamoine Valley Angus Association November 23, 2012 • Macomb, IL 44 Lots averaged $2,818; grossed $124,025 Lot 27-K-sha-K Forever Lady 239, a Connealy Stimulus 8419 daughter, owned by K Sha K Farm, sold to Chase Monte, Mexico, Mo., for $7,000. Lot 14-K A Evergreen Erica 216, a Plainview Lutton E102 daughter, owned by Kiesewetter Angus, Farmington, Ill., sold to Katelyn Eathington, Avon, Ill., for $6,000. Lot 15-LBF Barbara 293, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, owned by Bock Farms, Hanna City, Ill., sold to Troy Rawlings, New Holland, Ill., for $5,000.
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Lot 20-B&J Betty 2832, an SAV Net Worth 4200 daughter, owned by Bob Jon Farm, sold to McMahon Angus, Kewanee, Ill., for $5,000. Lot 29-Eathingon Rocky 714Z, a VAR Rocky 80029 daughter, owned by Eathington Angus Farms, sold to Troy Rawlings for $5,000. Lot 43-K-sha-K Swinger 235, a Connealy Stimulus 8419 son, owned by K Sha K Farm, sold to Friederichs Angus, Iowa, for $4,800. Lot 31-Bewleys Ms Burgess 1111 4031, a B/R New Day 454 daughter, bred to BC Classic 385-7, owned by Thurman Cattle Enterprises, Abingdon, Ill., for $4,500. Auctioneer–Jerry Lehmann
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Rock River Ranch 4th Annual Production Sale October 21, 2012 • Mt. Morris, IL 65 Lots averaged $4,537; grossed $294,950 Lot 1-RRR Blackbird 252, a Summitcrest Complete 1P55 daughter, sold to FC Ranches, Ill., for $15,500. Lot 12C-RRR Forever Lady 274, a Styles Upgrade J59 daughter, sold to Schroeder Angus and Burns Angus, Clarence, Iowa, for $11,000. Lot 6A-RRR Donna 235, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold to McMahon Angus Farm, Kewanee, Ill., for $9,750. Lot 17-G A R 6I6 Rito 1282, a Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 daughter, bred to EXAR Upshot 0562B, sold to FC Ranches for $7,000. Lot 66-V A R Promise 9371, an SS Objective T510 0T26 daughter, bred to Connealy
Consensus 7229, sold to FC Ranches for $7,000. Lot 17A-RRR Blackcap 224, a Summitcrest 1P55 daughter, sold to FC Ranches for $6,000. Sale Manager–Cotton & Associates Auctioneer–Steve Dorran
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Weaver Angus Farm Open House & On-Line Auction October 20, 2012 • Peoria, IL 20 Lots averaged $6,320; grossed $126,400 Lot 211-Waf Barbara 211, a EXAR Spartan 6225 daughter, sold to Mason Holvoet, Wever, Iowa, for $34,500, for one-half interest. Lot 251-WAF Honey Bear 251, a WAF Grid Topper 7110 daughter, sold to Vision Angus, Amherst, Colo., for $11,000, for one-half interest. Lot 202-Waf Barbara 202, a Gdar Russ 8346 daughter, sold to Sonsbauch Angus, Minot, N.D., for $8,750, for one-half interest. Lot 245-Waf Barbara 245, a Plainview Lutton E102 daughter, sold to Rocklin Farms, Rockbridge, Ill., for $8,250, for one-half interest. Lot 225-WAF Pure Pride 225, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold to Kristen Bishop, Campbellsburg, Ind., for $8,000, for one-half interest. Sale Manager–Caldwell-Willoughby Sales
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Angus Heritage Foundation Welcomes New Inductees
Five breed leaders honored during the
Annual Awards Banquet in Louisville, Ky.
The American Angus Association® is built on generations of farm and ranch families devoted to raising Angus cattle and positioning the Association as a leader in the beef business. It is due to their unrivaled passion and perseverance that the breed is successful in today’s marketplace. To honor leaders involved in shaping the Angus legacy, each year the Association inducts members into the Angus Heritage Foundation. Five new additions were recognized Nov. 12 during the Association’s Annual Awards Banquet in Louisville, Ky. The 2012 inductees are: Howard Hillman, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Joe Bill Meng, Bowling Green, Ky.; and Stan Prox, Macomb, Ill.; Marvin Walter, formerly of Ames, Iowa, posthumously; and Marvin and Katheryn Robertson, formerly of Aldie, Va., posthumously. Each inductee or a family representative received a framed Angus Heritage Foundation certificate and their names will be engraved on the Heritage Foundation plaque displayed in the library of the Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Photos and biographies will be included in the next edition of the Angus Heritage Foundation booklet. Read more about the 2012 inductees in the paragraphs that follow. Stan Prox Known as Mr. Illinois Angus, Stan Prox has been involved in the beef business for more than 60 years. It all started when he showed his first calf at 10 years old. Stan’s family had an Angus operation near Carthage, Ill., and growing up he was active in 4-H and FFA. Leaving the farm after high school, Stan attended Western Kentucky University and worked on an Angus ranch for five years. He returned to Illinois in 1963 and became manager and co-owner of Vega Farms. In 1966 he, his father-in-law Wayne Sperry, and brother-in-law George Sperry formed the partnership for Shilo Farms. Stan served as President of the Illinois Angus Association and has been business manager for 16 years. He’s been chairman of the Illinois delegation to the American Angus Association’s Annual Meeting for 20 years, served on the selection committee for the Angus Heritage Foundation, and was the first recipient of the Illinois Angus Association’s President’s Award for his commitment and dedication to Illinois Angus cattle, youth and activities. In 2011, Stan was honored as the Land of Lincoln Purebred Breeder’s Association Man of the Year. The Prox family is active in promoting beef products, as well. For 25 years, Stan has sold ribeye sandwiches from his Chuckwagon Food Stand at local and state fairs, and festivals. Stan still maintains a small herd at Shilo Farms, and he and his wife, Linda, have two married daughters – Carrie and Jeff Keeney, and Colette and Matt Culbertson – and three granddaughters, Kayla Widerman and Emma and Anna Culbertson.
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Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors Meeting 12/10/12 The December meeting of the Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors was held at the Northfield Inn & Suites in Springfield, IL. The meeting was called to order by President Cassady at 10:40 a.m. The following members were present Ann Ruyle, Cheryl Day, Cimmeron Frost, Dale Rhode, Doug Turner, Ernie Bingman, John Kirchner, Kevin Cassidy, Kevin Eathington, Kevin Rose, Luke Lemenager, Nancy Harsy, Richard Hurst, Rick Dickinson, Robb Fanning, Stan Prox, Steve Kiesewetter, T.J. Curtin, Aaron Schafer, Wayne Conrady, Joel York. Members absent were Chad Daugherty, Jerry Cassidy, John Derycke, Lee Stremsterfer, Mike Prescott, Ryan Schlipf, Scott Anderson, Trevor Kuipers. Minutes were handed out and a motion was made by Rick Dickinson to approve the minutes which was seconded by Rob Fanning. The Business Manager Report was given by Doug Turner and motion was made by to approve by Dale Rhode and seconded by Kevin Eathington. The Sale Committee Report was given by Rob Fanning. Discussion was made to
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have DV Auction added to the Futurity Sale. After discussion Luke Lemenager made a motion to give the sale committee a budget in order to negotiate for an auction internet service. T.J. Curtin seconded this motion which passed by the group. The Show Committee Report was made by Kevin Rose. He announced that Scott Bayer will be the judge for the Illinois Beef Expo Futurity. Kevin also presented the new Spotlight program point system. A motion was made by Joel York and seconded by Anne Ruyle to approve this new points system. The motion passed. The Promotion Committee Report was made by Linda Prox and the Finance committee Report was made by Wayne Conrady and the Nominating Committee Report was made by Dale Rhode. All reports were approved. Ernie Bingman from the Illinois Angus News discussed that the deadline for and Ad in the magazine is January 10 for the February Beef Expo Issue. Cheryl Day presented the Illinois Jr. Angus Report. She discussed that the next
Jr meeting will be at the Illinois Beef Expo and that anyone wanting to run for office or in the queen program needs to contact her. Kevin Cassidy made the American Angus Report. Jill Johnson made the Illinois Beef Expo Report. The deadline to advertise in the Illinois Beef Magazine is January 7. She also discussed the new Angus Information page in the Illinois Beef Magazine and the new website. Three new business items were discussed. The Illinois Beef Expo raised sale fees $10 per head and Jr. entries $5 per head. A motion was made to have the Illinois Angus Association have sponsorship for the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale at $1,500. This motion was made by Steve Kiesewetter, seconded by Kevin Eathington, and passed by the group. The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Wayne Conrady and seconded by Kevin Rose.
Illinois Junior Angus News The Annual Meeting of the Illinois Junior Angus Association will be held Saturday, February 23, 2:30 p.m. at the Illinois Beef Expo. All IJAA members are encouraged to attend and assist in planning the upcoming year’s events. Election of Officers and Directors will take place during the meeting. Twelve director spots are up for election. In order to be eligible for director, IJAA members must be 12 years of age. Any current IJAA Director must have met the attendance requirements to re-run for the position. The following officer positions will also be selected at the annual meeting: President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary, Show Secretary, Scrapbook, and Reporter. You must have served 2 years as Director and met the attendance policy to be eligible to run for an office. Any IJAA member interested in running for an Officer or Director spot is asked to contact Cheryl Day, daycattlefarm@gmail.com or 217-763-9907 by February 1st.
Calendar of Events: February 23
2:30pm IJAA Annual Meeting Illinois State Fairgrounds
June 6-8
Illinois State Junior Show
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Phil Trowbridge to Lead the American Angus Association The Ghent, N.Y., cattleman shares goals for his year as Association president. Just 130 miles north of the New York City hustle and bustle is where Phil Trowbridge, and Trowbridge Angus, calls home. Past the city skyline, the pace slows and rural life begins. In the small town of Ghent, N.Y., the Trowbridge family is now in its fifth generation of Angus breeders. Recently elected as the American Angus Association® Board of Directors President and Chairman, Phil Trowbridge has been involved with Angus cattle since 1955. That year his dad, Paul Trowbridge Sr., purchased the family’s first Angus cow. It was initially a 4-H project for Phil’s older brother, Paul Jr., but enthusiasm for the breed soon spread to all nine of the Trowbridge children. “Angus is one of the breeds of cattle that has become such a dominant figure in the beef industry, because of its predictability and efficiency,” Phil says. “If you talk to anyone who feeds cattle, they want to feed Angus because they are predictable, and that comes from the extensive database we’ve established in Saint Joseph, Mo.” Prior to his position as president and chairman, Phil served as vice president and vice chairman of the board. He was elected, along with five new members and officers, to lead the Association during its 129th Annual Meeting of Delegates in Louisville, Ky. “The Angus breed brings a certain versatility to our farm,” Phil says. “With the maternal and carcass genetic traits, it’s no wonder Angus is now a household name.” Today, Trowbridge Angus runs about 250 head of cattle and hosts several sales throughout the year. Phil describes himself as an average size breeder and hopes that insight will help him guide the organization in the upcoming year. “Coming from small-scale farm in rural New York, I believe I bring a different perspective to the Association board,” Phil says. “I have always been extremely focused on customer service, and our Association does a terrific job with that, but there are always ways to improve by working together.”
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As president, Phil is responsible for leading the Association’s nearly 30,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. He will also advise the world’s most popular beef brand, Certified Angus Beef®. The Association Board of Directors examines topics ranging from genetic evaluation to consumer marketing, and youth programs to advertising efforts. To set the Angus breed up for long-term success, Phil says the Association needs to continue to stay ahead of the technology curve and develop a more worldwide business plan. He predicts that genomic testing will become increasingly important in the years ahead, and that data will help the breed develop more efficient, profitable cattle. But at the end of the day, it’s all about the people: “It’s the passion people have for their cattle I see every day that makes me proud to be a part of the American Angus Association,” Phil says. “I hope we can continue to grow in our services, and have the best customer experience in the beef business.” Trowbridge earned an animal science degree from Alfred Sate College, Alfred, N.Y. The day after his graduation in 1976, he became a herdsman for Gallagher’s Angus Farm in Ghent, N.Y. Since that time, Trowbridge has remained in the community and built a solid reputation for quality Angus genetics. He and his wife, Annie, have two grown children with families, who are all involved in the farm in some way. Their son, P.J., and his wife, Miranda, have one daughter, Daisy. And their daughter, Amy, and her husband, Michael, have a daughter, Taylor, and son, Tucker. With a special smile on his face, Phil describes what it means to work alongside his family. “The best thing about being involved in agriculture is watching the next generation,” Phil says. “They are so smart, and are always finding ways to improve technology. There’s nothing better than being outside with our family working with Angus cattle.”
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Auxiliary Awards Distinguished Woman of the Year American Angus Auxiliary charter member Bette Votaw recognized in Louisville, Ky. In 2012, the American Angus Auxiliary celebrated 60 years of preparing young women for the future, educating consumers about the beef industry, and supporting junior activities. It’s a legacy built by countless volunteers dedicated to the Angus breed. And it was only appropriate for Auxiliary charter member Bette Votaw, Welfleet, Neb., to be recognized as the 2012 Distinguished Woman of the Year. Votaw was honored Sunday, Nov. 11 during the 60th Annual American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast in Louisville, Ky. As Auxiliary advisor Barbara Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas, began her speech describing the award recipient, all eyes turned to Bette. While Ettredge transported the audience back in time, sharing Bette’s devotion to the Auxiliary, tears began to flow down Bette and her daughters, Kathy and Kerri Ann’s faces. One can only imagine the memories Bette recalled as she was reminded of the moment that changed her life forever. It was 1952. Bette and her husband, Eli, were stepping through the doors of the Chicago International Livestock Show; strolling past the rich black, beautiful Angus cattle, Bette transformed from city girl to ranch wife. It was then that Bette realized she wanted the Angus way of life for her family. The Chicago International was also where Bette met a small group of energetic women who asked her to join the American Angus Auxiliary. Without hesitation, Bette agreed and became a guiding light with her quiet, steady demeanor and wisdom, which kept the Auxiliary on the right path for decades. Bette served as an Auxiliary officer for three years before resigning due to her mother’s health. Ten years later, in 1993, Bette returned to lead the organization. During her presidency, she, along with Angus enthusiasts from across the country, entertained international visitors
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during the World Angus Forum in Rapid City, S.D. Since that time, Bette has served as chairman and member of several Auxiliary committees. Together in their 62 years of marriage, Bette and Eli built the historic E Bar V Angus Ranch. The couple was inducted into the American Angus Association®’s Angus Heritage Foundation in 1999 and received the Nebraska Angus Association Pioneer Producer Award in 2006. Eli was devoted leader in the beef industry. He was a lifetime member of the American Angus Association and served on its Board of Directors. During his two terms, he was instrumental in establishing the Certified Angus Beef® program. Eli also helped organize the Southwest Nebraska Angus Association and served as Secretary-Treasurer for several years. Bette’s constant drive and passion for the Angus business is instilled in her children, as well. Her daughters, Kathy Marie (Louis) Dubs, Billings, Mont.; Kerri Ann (Steven) Kliewer, Henderson, Neb.; and the late Christine Sue Votaw Vinton received Auxiliary Scholarships in 1970, 1973 and 1977. And, Bette was “The Queen Mother” of both the 1973 and 1977 Miss American Angus. Her daughters also served as Nebraska Angus Queens, and Block and Bridle Queens at the University of Nebraska. Without Bette knowing, Eli and Auxiliary members were sketching out a plan for her to receive the 2012 Distinguished Woman of the Year Award. Although Eli passed away before Bette could accept the honor, she knew Eli was with her in spirit. While Bette stood on the Auxiliary Breakfast stage sharing her gratitude for the Distinguished Woman of the Year Award, she began to describe her marriage to not only her husband, but also to the beef industry: “Thank you for this award, it was my family’s privilege to be in the Angus business. We never had anything else in mind besides promoting Angus beef.”
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Reduce cow costs, increase revenue
What makes a big difference, and what doesn’t? by Miranda Reiman Property taxes don’t mind if your cows are black or white or red. Ranches must have fences, pickups and equipment, regardless of what the calves weigh at weaning. “Fixed cost doesn’t care whether you’ve got 400 cows, 200 cows, 60 cows or 2 cows. It’s going to be the same,” says Stan Bevers, Texas A & M University beef economist. “The only way to drive down the impact is to get more cows.” As the industry anxiously awaits a drought reversal and herd rebuilding, many experts say now is the time to analyze overall carrying expenses. “One of the problems that we run into is that guys don’t calculate their cow costs, so things get out of perspective,” says Jim McGrann, emeritus ranch management economist at Texas A & M. “They will try to save in areas where it’s not going to make that big of a difference.” McGrann implemented the management program know as Standardized Performance Analysis (SPA) in the 1990s, to help producers benchmark their herd against others. Bevers now manages that program, which shows an average annual cost of $590.85 for a cow in 2012. “I started in 1989. Then, the average cost was about a dollar per day, so we haven’t quite doubled, but it’s getting close,” he says. Each year, he adds, the largest components are labor, management, depreciation and feed. It’s important to keep vehicle and equipment cots in check, McGrann says. “But everything else is more of a question of execution of a good plan and watching how they spend their money.” A key is keeping a focus on reproduction. “Cost control is more closely related to making sure they don’t hurt reproduction,” he says. “For example, if they don’t feed right, they are going to hurt reproduction. If they don’t get high calf crops relative to their exposed females, they can never have a low cost operation.” Scott Brown, University of Missouri ag economist, points
to a tool developed by colleague Brent Carpenter that is designed to help determine what one could pay for a female. “Losing a calf in one of her first three or four years reduces what you should pay for her by more than $600,” he says, noting that predictable calving-ease genetics may provide some risk protection. “If you’re not a cost-effective producer, you’re not going to be in business regardless,” Brown says. “But many of those costs you don’t have much control over because of your cow choice. I think there is a lot more gain to be had on the revenue side than the expense side.” When rain comes, the decisions made in the rebuilding process could have a huge impact on future production. “Really the market is telling you that you have to have cattle that will grade and yield and be taken to a pretty heavy weight,” McGrann says. That all starts with genetics, and better bulls come with a higher price tag. But McGrann says that shouldn’t scare a producer. “When I’m purchasing a bull, it will have an economic life of anywhere from three to five years,” he says. “When you put it in the proper perspective—what does it means in terms of depreciation per female serviced—it’s really a low cost number.” A $3,100 bull servicing 25 cows per year for 5 years averages out to a $45.49 annual service cost per cow exposed. That’ just 7.6% of total cow costs. Spend another $400 on a bull and that number increases less than $4, at 8.2% of total cow costs. Increasing by $1,000 to buy the bull for $4,100 would figure out to a $55.29 service charge, or 9.2% of cow costs. That’s holding everything else equal. What if those genetics are more expensive because they’re more reliable, more efficient or help cut costs in other ways? Looking at the revenue side helps prove the value. “What’s it really mean if I get another 10 or 20 pounds of
weaning weight on those calves?” Brown asks. In terms of cow costs, the Missouri calculator says you could pay $175 more for a cow if she weans 20-lb. heavier calves. “The chance to improve genetics in your herd should be something that everyone is looking at,” Brown says. In his definition, that would fall into several categories: mothering ability and calving ease, growth and carcass quality. “Bulls that are going to have maternal traits would be a big piece of that,” says James Henderson, of Bradley 3 Ranch in the lower Texas panhandle. The seedstock Angus breeder has been focused on a cow that works in the mesquite brush environmental they call home. Structural soundness is a bare minimum, but after that he suggests commercial Angus producers look at benchmarking tools like the SPA program they’ve participated in since its inception, as well as recent advancements like the GeneMax DNA test from Certified Angus Beef. “We’ve found that our high marbling cattle are our easiest keeping cattle,” Henderson says. “I think marbling may be a more valuable reproductive trait than it is a carcass trait.” When he hears people assigning a negative correlation to the two, he wonders if they’re confusing marbling and milk. “In the Angus breed, there are a lot of high-marbling cattle that are also high milk—it’s pretty easy to misread which one of those traits is costing you money,” he says. “High-milk cows are going to be much more expensive to maintain and rebreed, but high-marbling cows, in my experience, are the ones that survive in tough times.” McGrann says the records don’t dispute that: “I’ve probably done as much individual producer analysis as anybody in the country, from a business perspective, and I’ve found no relationship between quality of the calf and cost of production.” FEBRUARY 2013 ~ illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com 35
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Meet NJAA Intern, Bryanne Duckett
Duckett, New Liberty, Iowa, joins the Angus team for an eight-month internship. The American Angus Association® welcomes Bryanne Duckett, New Liberty, Iowa, as an intern in the junior activities department. Based in the Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo., Duckett will play a significant role in coordinating events for members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). “Bryanne is going to be a great asset to the junior activities department this spring and summer,” says Robin Ruff, Association director of junior activities. “She has a strong background in the beef industry and a true passion for the Angus breed.” Duckett attends Northwest Missouri State University where she is pursuing a degree in animal science with a minor in commercial agriculture. The daughter of Todd and Bonnie Duckett, she is a member of the Laudmere Angus Farm where she assists with selecting sires for artificial insemination (AI), supervises cattle during calving season and provides daily care. “I am excited to meet new people and learn what goes on behind the scenes at the Association,” says Duckett, who is a member of the Iowa Junior Angus Association and the Eastern Iowa Angus Association, where she has served several leadership roles including president and Angus royalty. In her internship, Duckett will assist with daily in-office tasks, preparation for NJAA sponsored shows and conferences including Raising the Bar, organizing the Green Coats: Coast to Coast program, and much more. She will also assist with the NJAA website, Directions newsletter, National Junior Recognition Program, and other programs available to the NJAA membership. “The eight-month time period I am at the Association will allow me to carry out all my projects and bring a fresh perspective to the NJAA program and my education,” Duckett says. Through the NJAA, Duckett has earned her Gold Award, and has participated in the showring and contests at the National Junior Angus Shows (NJAS). She is also active in her local 4-H, FFA and church. In the future, Duckett hopes to continue her career in the agriculture industry, through the Association, NJAA or the Iowa Angus Association. In addition to Duckett’s internship, the Association offers four summer internships that run from May to August. Positions are available in the activities and events, junior activities, and communications and public relations departments, as well as with Angus Productions Inc. (API). The application deadline is Feb. 5. Learn more about these opportunities online.
Cattle Enthusiasts ‘Tweet Up’ in Tampa
Twitter users and friends are encouraged to attend the Angus event Feb. 6. Each day Twitter is flooded with #agchat, #ranchlife and #beef topics – and that’s just the beginning. Get to know the people behind the tweets during a “tweet-up” at the 2013 Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Tampa, Fla. Hosted by the American Angus Association®, Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) and Angus Productions Inc. (API), the third-annual “tweet up” is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Angus booth, #323, during the NCBA Trade Show Welcome Reception. “Whether you’re an avid Twitter user or just getting started, we encourage you to come by the booth and meet fellow ‘tweeps’ in the cattle business,” says Jena Thompson, Association assistant director of public relations. “It’s an open event for anyone who would like to learn more about online communications.” Attendees will have a chance to meet and share more than Twitter’s 140 characters, while in a social setting at the trade show. For more details or questions, follow the Association, CAB and API using the following Twitter handles, respectively: @AngusAssoc, @BlackInkBasics, @ABBeditor and @ AJeditor. “Tweeps” following coverage of the 2013 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show can use the hashtag #CIC13. More information on the 2013 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show can be found online.
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EXCEDE® (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) Sterile Suspension now available in a 250 mL bottle
Application Deadline Extended for Young Cattlemen’s Conference Participant Sponsorship
EXCEDE® (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) Sterile Suspension is now available in a 250 mL vial. The larger bottle offers the same extended therapy and unquestionable assurance producers have come to count on to treat and control bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and foot rot in cattle. “Producers across the country already know they can count on EXCEDE for extended therapy,” says Lee Bob Harper, DVM, associate director, Pfizer Animal Health, Cattle and Equine Technical Services. “Now, the larger bottle makes EXCEDE an even more convenient part of a BRD management solution for producers.” EXCEDE is a top choice for beef producers, providing seven days of antimicrobial therapy for BRD and foot rot in a single dose. In addition to reducing the total number of treatments needed and helping to minimize labor and treatment costs, it is also effective against three of the major bacterial pathogens commonly associated with BRD — Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni — and two of the primary foot rotcausing bacteria, Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii. “The small dose volume of EXCEDE, at just 1.5 milliliters per hundredweight, means the product already offers more doses per bottle than most other leading antimicrobials,” Dr. Harper says. “With the EXCEDE 250 mL option, producers will be able to treat more cattle per bottle, meaning they can more efficiently treat cattle, save space on their medicine shelf and produce less waste.”
Every year, the Angus Foundation sponsors one individual to attend the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). The application deadline for this sponsorship has been extended to Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, and the application can be found at www.angusfoundation.org. The Foundation’s sponsorship covers flight costs and registration fees. The applicant must be between the ages of 25 to 50 and must also be a member of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. YCC allows young leaders the chance to see first-hand and further understand all aspects of the beef industry. Attendees participate in a nationwide tour of the beef production chain from ranch to feedlot to packing plant, through marketing and regulatory affairs and finally ending at consumer foodservice. “YCC is an incredible opportunity for a young Angus breeder to broaden their scope of the beef cattle industry,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “From their increased level of knowledge gained through participating in this comprehensive educational program, participants become more adept and effective communicators in promoting the benefits of beef consumption to an ever-increasingly health conscious consumer public.” Recent tours have typically began at the NCBA headquarters in Denver, Colo., then traveled to Swift & Company headquarters, visited a feedyard in Kansas, a packing plant in South Dakota, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and seedstock operations in Virginia, before the trip ends in Washington D.C., which includes stops at USDA, the Capitol, the White House and the Department of the Interior. “With this investment by the Angus Foundation in the education of our young producers and members through invaluable experiences such as YCC, our Angus breed and beef industry’s future will continue to be bright for many years to come in the future,” says Jenkins. For more information on YCC, the Angus Foundation, or a list of previous Angus YCC representatives, visit www.angusfoundation.org.
Important Safety Information: The use of EXCEDE is contraindicated in animals with known allergy to ceftiofur or to the ß-lactam group (penicillins and cephalosporins) of antimicrobials. Though safe in cattle when properly administered, inadvertent intra-arterial injection is possible and fatal. EXCEDE has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 13 days in cattle. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
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Unrealized Appreciation Farmland Value and the Hobby Loss Rule By John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law
Appreciation in value of a taxpayer’s farm or ranch property is often a significant issue in the context of the hobby loss rule. Although a “reasonable” expectation of profit is not required, the profit objective must be bona fide. It is the expectation of gain, and not the gain itself, which matters. While the maintenance of complete and accurate books and records is important, it is equally important to consider the effect that repairs to and development of farmland has on the growth and success of an operation. In Fields v. Commissioner, 42 T.C.M. 1220, involving a cow-calf activity, the Tax Court said that the taxpayers’ losses were explainable in part because of costs incurred in developing the property. This case is important for both horse and cattle activities. The taxpayer had a 74-acre farm with residence. Various improvements were made to the land, including pastures, ponds, fences and land clearing. The Tax Court held that the future resale of the developed farmland for a profit must be considered in evaluating the taxpayer’s overall profit motive. The Tax Court also noted the poor market conditions for the sale of livestock, and said that the taxpayer’s losses were “unsurprising” given the poor economic climate. Moreover, the taxpayer’s pastureland was burdened by a drought that curtailed the planned expansion of the cattle herd, and reduced the availability of cattle for sale. This principle applies to any horse or livestock venture under the hobby-loss rule: If the taxpayer’s primary intent is to breed, sell and/or race horses, or to operate a cattle ranch, then unrealized appreciation of the land may be considered as part of an overall intent to profit from activity, irrespective of the actual profits. This principle is set forth in IRS Regulations section 1.183-1(d(1): “The term `profit’ encompasses appreciation in the value of assets, such as land, used in the activity. Thus, the taxpayer may intend to derive a profit from the operation of the activity, and may also intend that, even if no profits from current operations is derived, an overall profit will result when appreciation in the value of the land used in the activity is realized since income from the activity together with appreciation of land will exceed expenses of operation.” In most instances, where the land is integral to overall operations, the holding of the land and the horse or livestock-related activities are considered a single activity. In such cases the argument is that the taxpayers hope to reap an eventual profit from the resale of the farmland, even though there might be a history of losses on the horse or livestock activity itself. The IRS will attempt to refute this by contesting the taxpayer’s valuation of the property. It is therefore important to have an expert appraisal to support the valuation. Also, the IRS will argue that the holding of the land and the horse or livestock operations are two separate activities--in other words, the land was purchased primarily for the purpose of deriving a profit from its appreciation, and that the farming activity was collateral to that purpose. This argument will usually fail, because in most instances the land is integral to the horse or livestock venture. John Alan Cohan is a lawyer who has served the horse, livestock and farming industries since l98l. He can be reached at: (3l0) 278-0203, by e-mail at johnalancohan@aol.com, or you can see more at his website: www. johnalancohan.com.
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Da-Es-Ro Angus Farms December 8, 2012 • Columbus Junction, Iowa 77 Lots averaged $2,794; grossed $215,150 Lot 126-DaEsRo Perfection 1206 9163, a SydGen CC&7 daughter, sold to Dennis Koch, Springfield, Ill., for 7,000. Lot 3-Da Es Ro Eline 1204 7147, a Justamere406S Panamajack336U daughter, sold to Joyce Kadel, Illinois City, Ill., for 6,250. Lot 1-DaEsRo Perfection 1201 9135, a SydGen CC&7 daughter, sold to Werner Angus, Cordova, Ill., for $4,500. Lot 18-Da Es Ro Queenie 1294 547, a WMR Timeless 458 daughter, sold to Dennis Koch for $4,250. Lot 9-DaEsRo Perfection 1225 3606, a Sitz Upward 307R daughter, sold to Werner Angus for $4,000. Lot 25-Summitcrest Elba 0Y05, a Summitcrest Right Time 332W daughter, bred to Connealy Consensus 7229, sold to Schroeder Angus, Clarence, Iowa, for $5,000. Lot 51-DA ES RO Barbie 8064 3061, a BT Crossover 758N duaghter, bred to WAF Upward 7W, sold to Jensen Angus, North English, Iowa, for $4,000. Auctioneer–Roger Jacobs Sale Manager–Cotton & Associates
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Dameron Angus November 24, 2012 • Lexington, Illinois 54 Lots averaged $15,532; grossed $838,750 Lot 1-Dameron Northern Miss 2122, an EXG RS First Rate S903 R3 daughter, sold to C5 Angus, Ancona, Ill., for $100,000, for one-half interest. Lot 1B-Dameron Northern Miss 2136, an EXG RS First Rate S903 R3 daughter, sold to Will Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, for $85,000, for one-half interest. Lot 2-DDA Dameron Northern Light, an SAV Brilliance 8077 son, sold to Silveiras Bros., Firebaugh, Calif., Norman Bros., Sidel, Ill., Widerman Farms, Macomb, Ill., Coverdale Angus, Elwood, Ind., C5 Angus, and R & W Angus, Heyworth, Ill., for $60,000, for one-third interest. Lot 1A-Dameron Northern Miss 249, an EXG RS First Rate S903 R3 daughter, sold to Darren Maronde York, Neb, for $50,000, for one-half interest. Lot 1C-Dameron Northern Miss 2141, an EXG RS First Rate S903 R3 daughter, sold to R & W Angus and C5 Angus for $50,000, for one-half interest. Lot 25-Dameron Rachel 262, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold to Cecily Jester, New Castle, Ind., for $46,000. Lot 8-Dameron Empress 235, a Dameron First Class daughter, sold to Mathew Mitchell, Reinholds, Pa., for $41,000, for one-half interest. Lot 10-Dameron Donna 2041, a Dameron First Class daughter, sold to Eric Shafer, Owaneco, Ill., for $40,000, for one-half interest. Lot 6-Dameron Lucy 221, a Dameron First Class daughter, sold to James Full, Mt. Airy, M.D., for $35,000, for one-half interest. Lot 28-Dameron Queen Mother 246, an EXG RS First Rate S903 R3 daughter, sold to Emily Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill., for $34,000, for onehalf interest. Lot 37-Dameron Cherry Blossom 2126, a Styles Upgrade J59 daughter, sold to Daniel McFarland, Keithville, La., for $25,000. Lot 38-Dameron Blackcap 1136, an SAV 8180 Traveler 004 daughter, bred to Dameron First Impression, sold to 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., for $11,750. Auctioneer–Mike Jones Sale Manager–American Angus Hall of Fame
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Outstanding Angus Leader, Roll of Victory (ROV) Winners Named Annual Awards Banquet held during the North American International Livestock Exposition. Missouri Youth Receives Leadership Award An active member of the Angus community, Paige Wallace, Stotts City, Mo., received the 2012 Barbara Smalstig Outstanding Leadership Award, which recognizes an outstanding National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) member each year based upon leadership exhibited through Angus and various other activities. Wallace is a deserving award recipient with leadership roles that include officer positions within the Missouri Junior Angus Association and serving as the 2011 Miss American Angus. She is currently serving as the junior co-chair of the 2013 NJAS committee, and has shown dedication and creativity in that role. Cattlemen and women also watch Wallace on The Angus Report each week on RFD-TV. She helps deliver top cattle industry news to households nationwide. Outside of the Angus world, Wallace is active at school and in her hometown. She recently completed her associate’s degree at Butler Community College, and while there was a member of the livestock judging team, and the Butler Ag Ambassadors Association. Wallace has also coordinated community blood drives and is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Wallace currently attends Oklahoma State University pursuing a degree in agricultural communications.
The Fred Smalstig family established the NJAA Outstanding Leadership Award in 1994 in memory of Barbara Smalstig and her support of the NJAA. Wallace received a cash award and a bronze sculpture in honor of her service to the NJAA. ROV Winners Honored The 2011-2012 ROV Show Bull of the Year and Senior Champion Bull went to EXAR Wanted 9732B, owned by Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Ward Ranch, McAlester, Okla.; and Willow Springs Ranch, Prairie Grove, Ark. They were awarded an engraved bull statue. The 2011-2012 Show Heifer of the Year and Reserve Senior Heifer Calf were awarded to Silveiras Elba 0521, owned by Clayton Stevenson, Brenham, Texas, who was honored with a crystal award. Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., was named 20112012 ROV Breeder of the Year. The following are other ROV award winners for 2011-2012: SIRE OF THE YEAR - B C Lookout 7024: William Conley, Clarksdale, Mo.; McCurry Bros., Sedgwick, Kan.; Limestone LLC, Perkins, Okla. DAM OF THE YEAR - Sankeys Erica 525: Chris and Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, Kan.
DAM OF THE YEAR (EMBRYO TRANSPLANT) Dameron Northern Miss 3114: Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill.; Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill. COW-CALF PAIR OF THE YEAR - J K S Miss Cheyenne 4209: Jamie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn. GET-OF-SIRE and JUNIOR GET-OF-SIRE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR - G 13 Encore: Greg Smith, Elida, N.M.; Bickle Investment Co., Las Vegas, Nev.; West Pecan Farm, Telephone, Texas JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Sankeys Justified 101: Chris and Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, Kan.; Foster Campbell II, Bossier City, La. SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Silveiras Watchout 0514; Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, Calif. JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL OF THE YEAR - Gambles Safe Bet: Holly Gamble, Clinton, Tenn. JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR EXAR Frontier Gal 1405: Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill. AND EXAR Blackcap 1703: Roye Stephens, Breckenridge, Texas SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION OF THE YEAR EXAR Queen 3710: Kassandra Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE OF THE YEAR Sankeys Gal 028: Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif. SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE OF THE YEAR McCurry Miss Wix 9081: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, Kan.
keeping me awake at night
Possums, hawks and owls are after my hens, coyotes are terrorizing my newborn calves, my barn construction is dragging out longer than I ever expected, and my “things to do list” is so long I cannot keep all the pages together. How in the world can I ever expect to get a good night’s sleep with all this going on? That is a question that I have been asking myself a lot lately—most often when I awake between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. because all these things are on my mind and keeping me from going back to sleep. Perhaps if I go ahead and get up now during the wee hours of the morning and drive across the road where the new calves are I can catch the coyotes in the spotlight and get a shot off before they kill another calf. Or, if I get up and walk out to the chicken yard right now I might catch that possum or ‘tag’ that owl that is killing my hens at night. Did the plumber working on the barn put that pipe in the right place so that it will be in wall? I had better go ahead and get up, get dressed, grab my measuring tape and a flashlight and go check for myself just to make sure so that I can clear my mind and possibly go back to sleep before I have to get up at daylight. I am tired, I need the sleep, but these things are so important to me that they are keeping me awake at night! My brother Steve and I were discussing these things this week when we acknowledged that the things we most often lose sleep over are actually not very important when we put them in proper perspective. On the flip side, the things that are so important that they should be keeping us awake at night are far from our minds. How quickly and easily our perspectives and priorities can get out of order! I have a dear friend that has been given the news that he has at most only a few months to live. I have another dear friend who is on life support after an automobile accident that killed his friend riding with him. I have a sister that is facing major surgery in just a few days. I visited my mother who is in the nursing home Sunday morning and met a lady who had Alzheimer’s and wanted me to push her wheelchair down to the next hallway so that she could go see her daughter who lives just up the road on the next corner. I have a lot of friends that have recently lost someone that they love more than life itself. So many people that I know are lost spiritually and on their way to an eternity in hell if they do not repent and turn to faith in Jesus. Billions more that I do not know are in the same boat. There are so many abused, impoverished and oppressed children that are hurting and have no hope for a better life—I have seen them and I can still see many of their faces in my mind. I have missionary friends and indigenous Christians in other countries that are imprisoned for their faith or are facing other forms of severe persecution and suffering because of their relentless faith as they serve our Savior in places where Christianity is unlawful—but is also the only hope for the people they are trying to minister to. Yes indeed, there are so many things that are so critically important and that have such great eternal significance and consequences that if anything should keep me awake at night, it should be those things. However, I find myself having been so consumed by the ‘small’ and ‘insignificant’ worries of life that I have temporarily lost sight of the people and the issues that are most important. 46 illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com ~ FEBRUARY 2013
I am a fulltime minister and missionary! How could this have happened, especially to someone in my capacity? The truth is, it happens to everyone and it is something that we always have to guard against. Life has issues, we have responsibilities and there are always things that we either want to do or that we have to do to be responsible people, but that can also cause us to get our priorities out of order. I realize that from time to time, my relationship with the One who is most important and who puts everything else in proper perspective is not what it needs to be. I am reminded that I need to be more intentionally intimate with the One who died for me, who has given me eternal life, and with whom I must maintain a relationship that is more intimate and personal than any other if I am to have peace and avoid wasting my life. Jesus Christ is the Good News that you, I, and others so desperately need and are longing for—even though we may not even know it. He is the One who has saved my soul and whom I have the privilege, opportunity and responsibility to share with others. The One to whom I and everyone else must one day give an account to for all He has entrusted unto us (time, energy, resources, talents, opportunities, education, knowledge, relationships, etc.). No matter what else we accomplish or obtain in life, if we miss Jesus, if we miss the opportunity to live out His will for our lives— everything else will be in vain! “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of the eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires will pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” (1Jn2:15-17). So, what’s keeping you up at night? Jesus came to give us peace. When we find ourselves outside His peace, we need to confess our sin to Him, accept His forgiveness, do what we have to do to stay “Fresh in Jesus”, and go back to sleep!
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ILLINOIS ANGUS SPOTLIGHT
Calendar of events
JUNIOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM -- NO SPOTLIGHT SHOW WILL BE HELD IN 2013 -- Cattle sold through state sponsored sales, including Lamoine Valley, Bureau County, Wabash Valley, and the Illinois Angus Futurity, are eligible for up to $5,000 in prize money --
SHOWS ELiGIBLE FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2013 – OCTOBER 1, 2013 County Fair 4-H, FFA, or Junior Beef Show [MAX 5 Shows] Class Winner- 5 points Breed Champion- 15 points Res. Breed Champion- 10 points Overall Champion- 20 points Res. Overall Champion- 15 points Beef Expo-Jackpot Jr. Shows-State Fair Jr. Show (ie., Illinois Beef Expo, Illinois State Fair Jr., U of I, WIU AGR, etc.) [MAX 5 Shows] Class Winner- 10 points Div. Winner-20 points Res. Division Winner- 15 points Breed Champion- 25 points Res. Breed Champion- 20 points Overall Champion- 125 points Res. Overall Champion- 100 points 3rd Overall- 75 points 4th Overall- 50 points 5th Overall- 25 points STATE FIELD DAY JR. SHOWS – REGIONAL PREVIEW SHOWS (ie. ,Eastern Regional, All-American Futurity, Atlantic Ntl. Jr. Show, Lamoine Valley, Southern Illinois Jr., Northern Illinois Jr., Bureau Co., etc.) [MAX 3 Shows] Class Winner- 20 points Division Winner- 30 points Res. Division- 25 points Overall Champion- 200 points Res. Overall Champion- 150 points NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW [MAX 1 Show] Class Winner- 50 points Division Winner- 500 points Res. Division Winner- 250 points Overall Champion- 1000 points Res. Overall Champion- 750 points PLEASE PROVIDE A PHOTOGRAPH FOR ALL CHAMPIONS ALONG WITH SHOW DATE AND NUMBER OF HEAD EXHIBITED WITHIN THE BREED and/or SHOW FOR OVERALL CHAMPIONS. SHOW WINNINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2013 IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THE TOP 5 SPOTLIGHT HEIFERS AND TOP 3 STEERS. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND BE AWARDED AT THE 2014 ILLINOIS ANGUS FUTURITY BANQUET. EXHIBITOR NAME_______________________ ANIMAL REGISTRATION #________________ SALE PURCHASED_______________________ SHOW________________________________ PLACING______________________________ SHOW________________________________ PLACING______________________________ SHOW________________________________ PLACING______________________________
February 2013 5 9 9 10 21 22-23 23 23-24 26
Hoover Angus Farm, Creston, IA Werner Angus Annual Bull Sale, Cordova, IL Schaff Angus Valley, Saint Anthony, ND Prairie Creek Angus, Pleasant Plains, IL Illinois PT Bull Sale, Springfield, IL 58th Annual Illinois Angus Breeders’ Futurity, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL Bush Angus, Britton, SD 56th Anniversary Missouri Angus Breeders’ Futurity Show & Sale, University of Missouri Livestock Center, Columbia, MO Woodall Angus, Quality, KY
March 2013 1 2 2 2 2 2 5 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 15 16 16 16 20 23 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 26 26 29 30
Express Ranches Bull Sale, Yukon, OK Hobbs Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, Good Hope, IL D-N-D Enterprises 6th Annual Angus Sale, Salem, IL Double R Bar Ranch Bull Sale, Plymouth, IN Laflin Angus Ranch, Olsburg, KS Wood Angus, Willow Spring, NC Fruhling Farms Online Angus Sale, Homer, IL Cowles’ Pleasant Hill Farms, Rockfield, KY, held at United Producers Livestock Center, Bowling Green, KY Generic Genetics, Ida Grove, IA Curtin Land & Cattle 77th Anniversary Production Sale, Blue Mound, IL Southern Illinois University Performance Tested Bull Sale, Carbondale, IL Callan Farms Bull Sale, held at the Greenville Livestock Auction Center, Greenville, IL (Stonington, IL) Sunnyhill Angus Farm, Fairview, IL Boyd Beef Cattle Bull Sale, Mays Lick, KY 41st Annual WIU Performance-Tested Bull Sale, Western Illinois University Livestock Center, Macomb, IL Musgrave Angus 18th Annual “Pick ‘Em In Pike” Sale, Griggsville, IL Wabash Valley Angus Association Sale, Harrisburg, IL Triple B Angus, Elizabeth, IL Wagonhammer Angus Ranches, Albion, NE Kramer Angus 15th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Farina, IL Sauk Valley Angus, Rock Falls, IL Belle Point Ranch, Lavaca, AR Gaffney Family Cattle Bull Sale, Barneveld, WI Herbster Angus Farms, Falls City, NE Whitestone Farm Pasture PT Bull Sale, Aldie, VA Womack Angus Heifer Calf Sale, Pembroke, KY Express Ranches Honor Roll Sale, Yukon, OK Dameron Angus Online Female Sale, Lexington, IL Pasture View Angus First Production Sale, Dunlap, IL Prairie View Farms, Gridley, IL Brady Angus, La Salle, IL
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Prairie View Farms 3rd Annual Production Sale, Gridley, IL Panther Creek Ranch 19th Annual “Workin’ Kind” Bull & Female Sale, Bowen, IL Top Line Farm, Tremont, IL Angus Opportunity Sale, held at Buckner & Jeffries Angus Farm, Canmer, KY Southern Indiana Angus Association Sale, Little York, IN Rudow Family Cattle, Pana, IL Hamilton Angus Farms, Ava, IL 2K Cattle Enterprises, held at Bloomington Livestock Exchange, Bloomington, WI Branch View Angus, Hustonville, KY Champion Hill, Bidwell, OH Quintin Smith Family Angus/Destiny Angus/Craigmore Farm & Guests, Lebanon, TN
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Illinois Angus Breeders
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Illinois Angus Breeders
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Index To Advertisers
4E Angus Farm.................................................................................................................52 Adcock Land & Livestock...........................................................................................18 American Angus Breeders’ Futurity.....................................................................34 American Angus Hall of Fame................................................................................BC Ascent Angus Farms........................................................................................... IFC, 50 Betzold Farms........................................................................................................... 19, 52 Bill Farm Angus...........................................................................................................6, 54 Bingman Clover Leaf Farm.......................................................................................53 Bob Jon Farms.................................................................................................................53 BZ Angus.............................................................................................................................20 Can Am Cattle Company...........................................................................................29 Callan Farms......................................................................................................................24 Conover, Al.........................................................................................................................54 Country Road Angus....................................................................................................52 Cresting Creek Farms....................................................................................................41 Curtin Land & Cattle..............................................................................................21, 56 Deal Farms...........................................................................................................................11 DeKap Angus Farm...............................................................................................26, 54 D-N-D Enterprises..........................................................................................................15 Eathington Angus...........................................................................................................39 Gladewater Farms.............................................................................................................1 Haas Angus........................................................................................................................44 Hamilton Angus......................................................................................................22, 54 Hiel Trailer Sales..............................................................................................................54 Hobbs Angus............................................................................................................25, 52 Hoffman Angus...............................................................................................................27 Illinois Angus Association...............................................................................2-3, 10 Interglobe Genetics.......................................................................................................52 James F Bessler Inc........................................................................................................54 Kiesewetter Angus.........................................................................................................35 Kramer Angus..............................................................................................................9, 52 Kramer Farms............................................................................................................43, 53 Lantz & Dickinson Angus.........................................................................................53 Lawn Knoll Farm.............................................................................................................53 Lockhart Angus...............................................................................................................52 Long Angus........................................................................................................................42 Lorenzen Farms...............................................................................................................28 Madigan, Nancy..............................................................................................................54 Miller Angus Farms.......................................................................................................52 Missouri Angus Breeders..........................................................................................36 Musgrave Angus................................................................................................................7 Neil Parr Family Angus................................................................................................38 Panther Creek Ranch............................................................................................37, 53 Pasture View Angus......................................................................................................49 Prairie Creek Angus..........................................................................................................8 Prairie State/Select Sires...............................................................................................31 Prairie View Farms.................................................................................................. 13, 47 Prescott Angus Farm....................................................................................................54 Quarter B Farm.................................................................................................................52 Rauch Angus......................................................................................................................16 Rawlings Trailer Sales...................................................................................................53 Riverode................................................................................................................................55 Rosewood Cattle Company....................................................................................IBC Sauk Valley Angus..........................................................................................................48 Schafer Stock Farm........................................................................................................33 Strawson Angus Farm.................................................................................................53 Sunnyhill Angus Farm..........................................................................................30, 52 Tree Lane Farms...............................................................................................................17 Turners Angus..................................................................................................................54 Vita Ferm..............................................................................................................................53 Wabash Valley Angus Association.........................................................................4 Walnut Grove Angus....................................................................................................23 Werner Angus...................................................................................................................53 Western Illinois University........................................................................................32 York Farms.................................................................................................................. 12, 40
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FEBRUARY
1 Spring Valley Ranch Production Sale, Bassett, NE 2 Knop Angus Online Production Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Ida Grove, IA) 2 Leroy Boeckel Performance-Tested Bull & Female Sale, Hazen, ND, sale at Mandan, ND 3 Smith Angus Farm Complete & Total Dispersal, Badger, MN. Sale at Bagley Livestock Auction, Bagley, MN 4 Wendel Livestock First Angus Genetics Commercial Female Sale, Edgeley, ND 8 Mohnen Angus Performance-Tested Bull Sale, White Lake, SD 9 Schaff Angus Valley Sale, St. Anthony, ND 11 Carter Family Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Julesburg, CO 12 Carlson Angus Production Sale, Regent, ND, sale at Dickinson, ND 12 Lindstrom’s Sweetheart Show Heifer & Embryo Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live(Huntsville, AL) 13 SandPoint Cattle Company Angus Bull Sale, Lodgepole, NE 16 East Tennessee Angus Association 95th Annual Sale, at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN 16 Schiefelbein Angus Sale, Kimball, MN 17 Byergo Angus Sale, Savannah, MO 17 Nathan Palm Angus Bull & Female Sale, Estelline, SD, sale at Watertown, SD 18 Albrecht/Penz President’s Day Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale, at Clay Freeny Ranch, Caddo, OK 18 Koupal Angus Ranch Spring Bull & Female Sale, Dante, SD 19 Acres Away Angus Farm Embryo Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live, (Hampton, GA) 21 Leonard Newman 27th Embryo Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Carmel, IN) 22-23 58th Annual Illinois Angus Breeder’s Futurity, at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 23 Penner Ranch Angus Bull Sale, Sulphur, OK 24 Rock’n R Angus Ranch Production Sale, Plainville, KS 27 Conley Angus Online Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Clarksdale, MO)
MARCH
2 Day Cattle Company Angus Bull and Female Sale, Springfield Livestock Center, Springfield, MO 2 Double R Bar Ranch Angus Bull Sale, Plymouth, IN 2 Wood Angus Farm Production Sale, Willow Spring, NC 3 Spring Valley Angus Sale, LaMoure, ND 4 Justin Morrison’s Brooking Cattle Co. Online Angus Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Brooking, Saskatchewan, Canada) 4 Branbrook Farms Online Angus Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live, (Kidder, MO) 5 Jindra Angus 13th Annual Production Sale, Clarkson, NE, sale at Creighton, NE 5 Fruhling Farms Online Angus Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Homer, IL) 7 Gamble Angus Online Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Clinton, TN) 8 Curtin Land & Cattle Company Angus Production Sale, Blue Mound, IL
9 Sarratt Farms Production Sale, Gaffney, SC 9 Sunnyhill Angus 23rd Annual Production Sale, Fairview, IL 9 Tennessee Agribition Angus Sale, Lebanon, TN 12 Advantage Angus Ranch Online Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Washington, KS) 14 McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Burrton, KS 16 42nd Annual Carolina Angus Breeders Futurity, at Garrison Livestock Sale Arena, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 16 Molitor Angus Farm 34th Anniversary Sale, Zenda, KS 16 Ward Angus Ranch Blue Ribbon Genetics & Guests Production Sale, Liberty, UT, sale at Anderson Livestock Auctions, Willard, UT 17 April Valley Farm Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Leavenworth, KS, sale at St. Joseph, MO 17 Clearwater Farm 80th Anniversary Angus Bull Sale, Springfield, MO 18 Lindell Angus Production Sale, Leonardville, KS 19 Quirk Land and Cattle Sale, Hastings, NE 20 Minnesota Angus Breeders Sale, at Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester, MN 21 Leonard Newman 28th Embryo Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Carmel, IN) 22(N) SF Farms 12th Annual Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Garnett, KS 23 Hopewell Farms/Crazy K Inaugural Online Angus Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Paris, MO) 23 Kramer Farms Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Farina, IL 23 Sauk Valley Angus Bull & Female Sale, Rock Falls, IL 23 Whitestone Pasture Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Aldie, VA 24 Leary Brothers Angus Sale, Caledonia, MN 24 Womack’s Angus National Junior Heifer Calf Sale, Pembroke, KY 25 MM Cattle Company Online Angus Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Bowdon, GA) 25 Iron Mountain Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Belle Fourche, SD 26 Dameron Angus Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Lexington, IL) 28 Glasoe Angus Production Sale, Wildrose, ND, sale at Sitting Bull Livestock Auction, Williston, ND 28 Hardy Angus Ranch “Cattleman’s Kind” Annual Bull and Female Sale, Woodward, OK 28 LC Cattle Company Online Angus Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Noble, OK) 30 Southeast All Black Classic Sale, Greenwood, FL 30 Maifeld Angus Bull Sale, Centerville, IA 30 RV Bar Annual Performance-Tested Angus Bull and Female Sale, Jensen, UT
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