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Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors Meeting 2/21/13 The February meeting of the Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors meeting was held at the Northfield Inn & Suites in Springfield, Ill. The meeting was called to order by President Cassady at 7:05 p.m. Members present were Chad Daugherty, Cheryl Day, Dale Rhoade, Doug Turner, Ernie Bingman, Jerry Cassady, John Derycke, John Kirchner, Kevin Cassady, Kevin Eathington, Kevin Rose, Aaron Schafer, Lee Stremsterfer, Luke Lemenager, Mike Prescott, Richard Hurst, Robb Fanning, Ryan Schlipf, Scott Anderson, Stan Prox, Steve Kiesewetter, T.J. Curtin, Trevor Kuipers, and Joel York. Members absent Ann Ruyle, Cimeron Frost, Nancy Harsy, Rick Dickinson, and Wayne Conrady. The minutes were handed out and a motion was made by Dale Rhoade and seconded by Steve Kieswetter. The Business Managers report was given by Doug Turner. A motion to accept the report was made by Dale Rhoade and Seconded by T.J. Curtin. The Promotion Committee report was made by Luke Lemenager. He announced that the “Seeds to
the Future� sale would once again be a part of the annual banquet. The juniors would also be offering other donated items for auction. The Show report was given by the committee chair Kevin Rose. He informed the board that there were 56 open heifers, 23 production females, & 35 bulls checked in for a total of 114 head for the annual Illinois Angus Futurity Show. The Sale report was given by Lee Stremsterfer. He informed the group that he was looking into an issue with getting the futurity catalogs mailed to all current members of the Illinois Association. The Banquet committee was represented by Linda Prox. Dale Rhoade gave the Nominating committee report. He informed us that the following terms were up: Joel York, John Kirchner, Rick Dickinson, & Aaron Schafer. The Illinois Angus News Report was given by Ernie Bingman. Jerry Cassady gave the Regional Managers Report.
He informed the board of the Illinois Performance Tested Bull sale results. 35 Angus Bulls averaged $3,037 to regain the right to sell first at next years sale. The overall average for the sale was 66 head at $2,871. Marvin Kramer set the new record price for a bull sold in the sale at $10,000. 4 bulls were sold online through DV Auctions. Jerry also gave the American Angus Association report. He informed us that there are changes being made to the Angus Source Program. In old business. The board discussed the need to include DV Auctions being listed in the futurity catalog in the future. In new business. Members discussed what to do with our large fund balance. A motion was made by Joel York and seconded by Chad Daugherty to use the funds to pay the DV Auctions bill of $900, an expense for the futurity sale. All were in favor. A motion was made for adjournment at 7:50 p.m. by Robb Fanning and Seconded by Kevin Rose.
2013 Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors Seated: President - Luke Lemenager, Hudson; Vice Pres - Kevin Rose, Salem; Secretary - Aaron Schafer, Owaneco; Business Mgr Doug Turner, Mahomet; Business Mgr - Stan Prox, Macomb; Past President - Kevin Cassady, Ancona Standing: John Kirtchner, Oregon; Trevor Kuipers, Chatsworth ; Lee Stremsterfer, Pleasant Plains; Cheryl Day, Cerro Gordo; Steve Kiesewetter, Farmington; Chad Daugherty, Cerro Gordo; Ryan Schlipf, El Paso; Kevin Eathington, Avon; Richard Hurst, Dorsey; Wayne Conrady, Lincoln; Dale Rhode, Kingston; Annie Ruyle, Roodhouse; Michael Prescott, Springfield; Joel York, Palestine; Tyler Schleich, Monmouth.
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2013 IJAA Board of Directors
2013 IJAA Royalty
Left to right: Holly Marsh - Princess, Lindsey Decker - Princess, Olivia Wilson - Ebonette, Keegan Cassady Ebonette, Sierra Day - Ebonette, Kayla Wilderman - Queen.
The annual meeting of the Illinois Junior Angus Association was held February 23 at the Illinois Beef Expo. IJAA members elected Lauren Adcock as President. Members also selected Gabrielle Lemenager-1st Vice President, Brooke Haas-2nd Vice President, Taylor Adcock-Treasurer, Ashley McEwen-Secretary, Sierra DayShow Secretary, Scrapbook-Keegan Cassady, and Laramie ChaffinReporter. Chase Anderson, Kagney Collins, Nick Decker, Robert Hosto, Morgan Kramer, Dalton Lemenager, Benjamin Marsh, John McEwen, Troy Rawlings, Treavor Taylor, Kayla Widerman, and Olivia Wilson were selected to serve as IJAA Directors. Kayla Widerman was selected as the 2013 Illinois Angus Queen. Joining her as Illinois Angus Royalty is Ebonettes – Keegan Cassady, Sierra Day, and Olivia Wilson and Princesses – Lindsay Decker and Holly Marsh. The IJAA invites all members to join them for the Illinois Junior Angus Field Day Show, June 6-8 at the McLean County Fairgrounds. The IJAA leadership team will be busy planning Junior’s activities for the event. An IJAA meeting will be held Thursday evening, June 6.
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New this year - during the Illionis Jr. Preview Show we will have practice for all juniors participating in the contests at the National Junior Angus Show. There is still time. If you are planning to attend NJAS contact Cheryl Day, Sherri Adcock, or Rachel Frost for contest information. The IJAA is excited to defend their Sweepstakes Title at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 5-11 2013 held at the American Royal Complex Kansas City, MO. The IJAA needs participation from all its members to win the title again in 2013. Any NJAA members with birthdates from January 1992 through December 31, 2003 can participate in the NJAS shows and contests. It is possible to participate in certain contests without even being present at the show. Complete information can be found on the National Junior Angus Association’s Website, www.njaa. info. Please note an early deadline of May 15 for entries and ownership for NJAS. May 15 is also the deadline for the Graphic Design, Creative Writing, Photography, and Video Contests. May 25 is the deadline for Prepared Speech and Career Development Contests.
In the first row left to right: Sierra Day, Lauren Adcock, Taylor Adcock, Brooke Haas. Next row: Laramie Chaffin, Ashley McEwen, Keegan Cassady. Third Row: Olivia Wilson, Ben Marsh, Kayla Widerman, Kagney Collins. Fourth row: Chase Anderson, Robert Hosto, Nick Decker, John McEwen, Troy Rawlings. Not pictured directors: Treavor Taylor, Morgan Kramer, and Dalton Lemenager.
At the Illinois Angus Banquet, the IJAA, with the assistance of the Illinois Angus Association, sponsors, and buyers, was able to raise funds to support many upcoming events including the Illinois Angus Field Day Show. The IJAA wants to express a sincere thank you to these generous sponsors and buyers: Thank you to the following companies that donated items for the auctions: Seeds for the Future: Kruger Seed–Luke Lemenager, Pioneer–Lee Stremsterfer, Cropland–Brett Barnard, and AgriGold–Joel York. Live Auction: Harvest Café–Libby Mathers, Bob Lemenager Family, Certified Angus Beef, Adcock Land and Livestock, Carrie Keenney, American Angus Association–Jerry Cassady, Illinois Angus News, and C.J. Brown Studio.
Thank you to the Buyers of Auction items:
C-5 Angus, Headley Angus, Doug Schroeder, Joel York, Top Line Farms, Lowderman Cattle Company, Tom Burke–Hall of Fame, Frost Family, and Blue Ridge Cattle LLC.
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email: illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com Production Staff: Linda Bingman, Connie Bingman, Nancy Robinson
In This Issue
3 Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors February Meeting
15 American Angus Association Relocates 2014 Annual Meeting
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2013 Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors
2013 Illinois Junior Angus Association Royalty
2013 Illinois Junior Angus Association Board of Directors
SR Illinois Angus Breeders’ Futurity
SR D-N-D Enterprises
Gabrielle Lemenager Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
Angus Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament Scheduled for July 7
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SR Curtin Land and Cattle
18 Indianapolis to Host the 2014 National Junior Angus Show
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SS 2013 Illinois Beef Expo Junior Angus Show
2013 Illinois Angus Association Auxiliary
SR Musgrave Angus 2013 BIF Symposium is June 12-15 in Oklahoma City Calendar of Events SR Hobbs Angus Bull & Female Sale SR Wabash Valley
18 WIU Performance Tested Bull Sale Enters Fifth Decade Posts Record Individual Animal Sales
SR Prairie View Farms
Angus Seeks Applicants for the Next Junior Breed Ambassador
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Index To Advertisers Eastern States Get Ready for a Showdown
Make Note of 2013 NJAS Deadlines
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 Luke Lemenager - President Kevin Rose - Vice President Aaron Schafer - Secretary Doug Turner & Stan Prox - Business Managers Kevin Cassady - Past President Cheryl Day - Junior Advisor Rachel Frost - Junior Advisor Sherry Adcock - Junior Advisor Jerry Cassady - Regional Manager Cimeron Frost - Illinois Beef Representative FEBRUARY 2013 ~ illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com 5
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Gabrielle Lemenager Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
March 2, 2013 Salem, IL
50 Lots Averaged $2,473; Grossed $123,650 Bulls: 24 Bulls Averaged $2,485; Grossed $59,650 Females: 26 Females Averaged $2,460; Grossed $63,950 Lot 45-Diamond Black Lady 1656, a Hoover Dam daughter, sold to Gajewski Farms, Ashley, Ill., for $4,000. Lot 27-RF Young Miss Lucy 012, a RF 309-802 daughter, bred to DND 7301 Pioneer 9919, sold to Fred Gajewski, Nashville, Ill., for $3,700. Lot 14-DND 7229 Consensus 26Y, a Connealy Consensus 7229 son, sold to Dryden Farms, Jewett, Ill., for $3,600. Lot 6-DND 4132 Matrix 15Y, a BC Matrix 4132 son, sold to Ken Lewis, Moro, Ill., for $3,300. Lot 24-C Robbins Mollenkopt Mike, a RF Final Answer 001 son, sold to Wayne Bunnage, Ellery, Ill., for $3,050. Lot 1-DND 4132 Matrix 21X, a BC Matrix 4132 son, sold to Ken Lewis, for $3,000. Lot 50-RF Erica Prosperity 203, a SAV Prosperity 9131 daughter, sold to Wayne Bunnage, for $3,000.
Lot 28A-DND 904 Regis 276, a Coleman Regis 904 daughter, sold to Chad Flannigan, McCleansboro, Ill., for $2,500. Lot 30A-DND 7729 Blackbird 5Z, a Connealy Consensus 7229 daughter, sold to Wayne Bunnage, for $1,950. Lot 28-BHF Bushwacker 243, a BCC Bushwacker 41-93 daughter, bred to Sitz Upward 307R, sold to Andrew Weaver, Fairfield, Ill., for $1,800. Lot 30-Monarch Blackbird 0012, a Garden Prime Star daughter, sold to Guest Livestock, Nashville, Ill., for $1,800.
Gabrielle Lemenager, Clifton, 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 18-year-old daughter of Robert Lemenager attends Clifton Central High School. Lemenager is a member of the NJAA and Illinois Junior Angus Association, where she has served as vice president, secretary and director. She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship competitions. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), she has participated in the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off, extemporaneous public speaking, livestock judging, team sales and quiz bowl contests. In 2012, she served as a voting delegate Gabrielle has consigned cattle to the Illinois Angus Futurity and Lemenager Cattle Labor Day Sale.
Lots sold from: $1,500 to $3,600. Auctioneer: Duane Stephens Sale Manager: DeWayne Catron
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Angus Seeks Applicants for the Next Junior Breed Ambassador Submit an application by June 15 to be considered for this distinct position. Angus cattle play a role in every aspect of Lauren Adcock’s life. From the farm to the showring, and the classroom and into the working world, the Moweaqua, Ill., native is a prime example of how National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members are using their talents to promote the breed. And, this year more than ever, the Angus business is the center of her attention. Adcock is the first-ever Angus Ambassador and has travelled across the country in the past year representing the Angus breed at major beef industry conferences. “It is a year of unforgettable experiences,” Adcock says. “I gained a wealth of knowledge from an industry and personal standpoint; information I could not have learned in a classroom.” Her year of travel allowed her to step out of her comfort zone, especially when mingling with Angus members twice her age. Read more about Adcock’s
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experience as the Angus Ambassador in this article published in the Angus Journal. “The Ambassador program is designed to allow our young Angus leaders a chance to get involved early in higher levels of the cattle business,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association®’s director of junior activities. “This is a great opportunity for youth to get their foot in the door and create a network in the industry they are passionate about.” Selecting the next Angus Ambassador On July 25, the Association will select a new Angus Ambassador to serve for a one-year term. During that time, the Ambassador will travel to the Association headquaters for an orientation in Saint Joseph, Mo.; the National Angus Conference and Tour in New York; a Certified Angus Beef® Building Blocks Seminar in Wooster, Ohio; the
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn.; the Beef Improvement Federation Annual Research Symposium and Convention; and the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders Conference in Canada. Additonal travel options vary on the selected ambassador’s location, schedule and availability. Ambassador applicants must be American Angus Association members, ages 17-20 as of Jan. 1, of good standing and who own purebred cattle. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and two essay responses. More information on the application process can be found online. All applications must be postmarked by June 15 and sent to the Association’s Junior Activities Department, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.
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2013 Illinois Beef Expo Junior Angus Show
Supreme champion overall breeds and grand champion female was awarded to Dameron Northern Miss 2122. Keegan Cassady, Normal, Ill., owns the April 2012 daughter of EXG RS First Rate S903 R3. She first won division 2 champion.
Division 1 champion heifer was awarded to Dameron Northern Miss 2141. Keegan Cassady, Normal, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
Division 3 reserve champion heifer was awarded to PVF Proven Queen 2105. Caitlin McClure, Saint Francisville, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
Reserve grand champion female was awarded to Lemenager Double DJ Lady Z6. Gabrielle Lemenager, Clifton, Ill., owns the January 2012 daughter of S A V Brilliance 8077. She first claimed division 5 champion.
Division 1 reserve champion heifer was awarded to Card Camilla 94Z. Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
Division 4 champion heifer was awarded to Nelsons Blackbird 2118. Lydia Draper, Amboy, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
Grand champion steer was awarded to JBS Steer 7168 at 2013 Illinois Beef Expo Junior Show, Feb. 24, 2013 in Springfield, Ill. Maddison Caldwell, Elmwood, Ill., owns the April 2012 son of J B S N13. Ernie Wallace, Stotts City, Mo., evaluated the heifers; and Tyler Melroe, Britton, S.D., evaluated the steers. A total of 130 entries were shown.
Division 2 reserve champion heifer was awarded to Dameron Blackbird 2119. Madeline Cender, Mahomet, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
Division 4 reserve champion heifer was awarded to Austin Tyra 101. Derek Humphrey, Dixon, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
Reserve grand champion steer was awarded to JBS Steer 845. Jacob Thompson, Jacksonville, Ill., owns the March 2012 son of J B S N13.
Division 3 champion heifer was awarded to DDA Barbara 1218. Hailey Boyd, Mc Lean, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
Division 5 reserve champion was awarded to Top Line Lady 0712. Morgan Kramer, Farina, Ill., owns the winning heifer.
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Make Note of 2013 NJAS Deadlines National Junior Angus Show entry and ownership deadline is May 15
The National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) is the highlight of the year for many involved in the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). This year, the event is being held in Kansas City, Mo. “Aberdeen in Twenty-Thirteen” will take place July 5 – 11 at the American Royal Complex. That’s about a week earlier than last year’s NJAS. Pay special attention to deadlines, which have been moved forward on the calendar, to make sure documents are completed in a timely manner. Wednesday, May 15 · Ownership and entry deadline for the 2013 NJAS. Requirements and rules can be found online. Information on the NJAS showmanship contest is posted, as well. · NJAA writing, photography, creative writing and graphic design entries due. · Entry and recipe deadline for the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. Saturday, May 25 · Deadline to submit NJAA career development contest resumes and public speaking contest speech outlines. Complete contest information is also available online. Saturday, June 1 · NJAA Board applications due. Visit the NJAA website for more information and deadlines. Please note there are no exceptions to any of the ownership and entry deadlines. The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for nearly 7,000 active members nationwide. For more information about the National Junior Angus Show or the NJAA, look online or call the Association at 816-383-5100.
American Angus Association Relocates 2014 Annual Meeting Plans move forward to host the annual event in Kansas City, Mo.
The American Angus Association® is pleased to announce that its 2014 Annual Meeting will be a stand-alone event in Kansas City. The number of cattlemen who rely on Angus genetics continues to grow, year after year. And with that, so does interest in Association programs and services. “We believe hosting the 2014 Annual Meeting in Kansas City will give us a chance to reach out to new areas of our membership and provide them with the education they need to be profitable in the cattle business,” says Bryce Schumann, Association chief executive officer. The Association Board of Directors voted during its February 2013 meeting to begin planning for the Angus event in Kansas City. Tentative dates are set for Nov. 5, 2014, to Nov. 7, 2014, at the KCI Exposition Center – just 30 minutes from the Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. “Our main focus is to offer educational, business and social opportunities to our members and other users of Angus genetics,” Schumann says. “We are developing an event that will truly stand out in the industry and serve all attendees well.”
Preliminary event planning includes educational seminars and workshops, keynote speakers, and sessions to conduct Association business. Also being discussed is an extensive trade show featuring allied industry partners. The Angus breed has held its Annual Meeting of Delegates in Louisville, Ky., since 1975. While the event has benefitted by being held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), the Association deems a change is appropriate for 2014. Angus will continue many current traditions, such as the awards banquet and receptions. “By conducting the Annual Meeting in a more central location, we hope more Angus breeders will be able to make the trip and celebrate the business breed with us,” says Shelia Stannard, Association director of activities and events. Angus events remain unchanged for 2013 and are scheduled for Nov. 16 – 19, along with NAILE livestock competitions. More information regarding the 2014 Angus Annual Meeting will be posted on the Association website as it is available.
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2013 BIF Symposium is June 12-15 in Oklahoma City Register by April 15 to receive early registration rate. Oklahoma State University (OSU), in collaboration with the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), will host the 45th Annual BIF Research Symposium and Meeting June 12-15 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Themed “Where Profit and Progress Intersect,” this year’s program will bring together industry professionals, producers and researchers to discuss current issues facing the beef industry. Among those issues, speakers will tackle the crossbreeding vs. straightbreeding debate, as well as using genetic tools to address environmental challenges and cow herd efficiency. The schedule boasts an array of speakers, socials and tours that promise to be exciting and informative. Special features include an Oklahoma Welcome Reception Wednesday evening, June 12, and a night out at the National Western Heritage Museum and
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Cowboy Hall of Fame Thursday, June 13. Participants can choose to tour northern or southern Oklahoma Saturday, June 15. The northern tour will feature the Oklahoma State Food & Agriculture Products Center and Oklahoma State Willard Sparks Beef Research Center, both at Stillwater; M&M Charolais, Perry; Pollard Angus, Enid; and Chain Ranch, Canton. The southern tour will visit the historic Oklahoma City Stockyards; Raber’s Saddlery, Colgate; the Noble Foundation, Ardmore; and Stuart Ranch, Waurika. A complete schedule and links to online registration are available at www.BIFconference.com, the Angus Journal’s online coverage site for the event. “We are anticipating a large turnout and hope that all of you will be there to promote the rich history and spirit of Oklahoma beef production,” says Megan Rolf, assistant professor of animal science at OSU and one
of the symposium organizers. Early registration is $250 and ends April 15, after which time registrations will still be accepted at a higher price. Hotel rooms at the headquarters can be reserved in the BIF block at a reduced rate by contacting the hotel directly at 405-228-8000. Additional rooms at the same rate are available at the Courtyard Marriott by calling 405-232-2290, again asking for the BIF room rate. For more information about the event, contact Rolf at 201h Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078; 405-744-9292; mrolf@okstate. edu; or Joe Cassady, BIF executive director at North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7621, Raleigh, NC 27695; or jpcassad@gmail.com.
2013 National Junior Angus Show Tentative Schedule Visit www.angus.org/njaa for more information FRIDAY, July 5 All day Cattle may begin arriving, set up stalls and move-in 7p.m. Exhibitors Meeting -Hale Arena Grandstand SATURDAY, July 6 9-noon Cattle Check-In DEADLINE: 12p.m. -Governors Hall 9-noon Contest sign up: Team Sales, Team Fitting, Extemporaneous Speaking, Judging Contest, Quiz Bowl -Grand Hall Turn in: Posters, Scrapbooks, Silent Auction Items -Grand Hall 1-4p.m. Hospitality Open -Hale Arena 11a.m. Queens Luncheon 12 noon Advisors Meeting -Wagstaff Theater 12 noon Cattle Check-In & Contest Sign-up Deadline 1p.m. Cook-off Information Meeting -Blue Ribbon Cafe 2p.m. Candidate/Delegate Meeting -Upper Expo Hall 2:15p.m. Coloring Session (Youth 9 & under) -Blue Ribbon Cafe 2:15p.m. Mentoring Mixer -Upper Exhibition Hall 3:15p.m. State Line-up & Picture -Hale Arena 4p.m. Opening Ceremonies -Hale Arena 7:30p.m. Ice Cream Social -Outside Hale Arena SUNDAY, July 7 7a.m. Angus Foundation Golf Tournament -Shiloh Springs Golf Course 7:30a.m. Prepared Public Speaking Contest -Governors, Wagstaff, and Ambassador 7:30a.m. Career Development Contest -Board Room and Bit & Spur Room 8a.m. Judge Scrapbooks & Posters -Grand Hall 10-4p.m. Hospitality Open -Hale Arena 10-6p.m. Trade Show Open -Grand Hall 10:30a.m. Cattle Judging Contest -Hale Arena 1p.m. Cook-Off Contest -Governors, Wagstaff & Ambassador 6p.m. Annual Meeting of the NJAA -Sheraton Hotel 7:30p.m. Check-in and Weigh Carcass Steers 9p.m. Load carcass steers to transfer to harvesting plant MONDAY, July 8 6:30-8a.m. Breakfast -Upper Expo Hall 8-6p.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction Open -Grand Hall 8a.m. Begin Show -Hale Arena Bred & Owned Heifers 10-4 p.m. Hospitality Open -Hale Arena 11:30-1p.m. Lunch -Upper Expo Hall 12noon Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest - Begin Prep Time -Blue Ribbon Cafe 12:30p.m. Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest - Begin Speeches -Governors, Wagstaff and Ambassador 2:30p.m. Team Sales Competition -Hale Arena 4:30p.m. American Angus Auxiliary Social -Wagstaff Room 5p.m. American Angus Auxiliary Meeting -Wagstaff Room 6p.m. Quiz Bowl Written Test -Upper Exposition Hall 6:30-10p.m. Dinner and Entertainment -Angus Hall of Fame
TUESDAY, July 9 6:30-8a.m. Breakfast -Upper Expo Hall 8-6p.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction opens -Grand Hall 8a.m. Resume Show -Hale Arena Steers; Bred-and- Owned Cow-Calf Pairs; Owned Cow- Calf Pairs; Bred-and-Owned Bulls; Bred & Owned Best Five Head 9a.m. Post Quiz Bowl Final Round Qualifiers -Outside Show Office 9-10a.m. Showmanship Check-in -Show Office 10- 4p.m. Hospitality Open -Hale Arena 11:30-1p.m. Lunch -Upper Expo Hall 1:30p.m. Showmanship Orientation and Photo Session -Hale Arena (Showmanship Preliminaries immediately following photos) 4p.m. Team Fitting Contest -Hale Arena 5p.m. Quiz Bowl Finals -Governors, Wagstaff, and Ambassador 9p.m.–midnight Junior & adult social/dance -Sheraton Hotel WEDNESDAY, July 10 6:30-8a.m. Breakfast -Upper Expo Hall 8a.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction opens –Grand Hall 8a.m. Resume Show -Hale Arena Owned Heifers 10-2p.m. Hospitality Open -Hale Arena 11a.m. Presentation of Advisor of the Year Award & Honorary Angus Foundation Awards -Hale Arena 12noon Present NJAS Mentoring Program Books for awards -Show Office 12noon Jr Herdsman of the Year ballots due -Show Office 4:30p.m. NJAA Elections -Hale Arena 4-6p.m. Dinner -Upper Expo Hall 6:30-8p.m. NJAA Awards Program -Hale Arena Presentation of the Following Awards: All NJAA Contests; Gold Awards; Crystal Award; Auxiliary, CAB/NJAA, Angus Foundation Scholarships; Introduction of New NJAA Officers and Directors THURSDAY, July 11 6:30-8a.m. Breakfast -Upper Expo Hall 7a.m. NJAA Board Meeting -Show Office 8a.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction opens -Grand Hall 8a.m. Showmanship Finals and Awards Presentation -Hale Arena 9-noon Hospitality Open -Hale Arena 9:30a.m. Resume Show -Hale Arena Remainder of Owned Heifers (Jr. Yearling Div. 3, 4, 5 & 6 Champions, Sr. Champion, Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion) Owned Best 5 Head, Announce Premier Breeders, Sweepstakes Winners and Auxiliary Silver Pitcher Presentations 10a.m. Close Silent Auction -Grand Hall 12noon Close Trade Show -Grand Hall
Calendar of Events April 2013
28 Quintin Smith Family Angus/Destiny Angus/Craigmore Farm & Guests, Lebanon, TN
May 2013
23-27 Atlantic National ROV & Junior Preview Angus Show, Timonium, MD
June 2013
7 Central Illinois Angus Association Preview Show, Bloomington, IL 8 Illinois Junior Angus Field Day, Bloomington, IL 13-16 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Louisville, KY 21-23 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show, Harrisonburg, VA
July 2013
5-11 National Junior Angus Show, Kansas City, MO
August 2013
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LEAD Conference, New Orleans, LA Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL DuQuoin State Fair, DuQoin, IL
September 2013 2 8 21
Lemenager Cattle Open House, Hudson, IL Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, IN Seagraves Angus & Friends, Mulberry Grove, IL
October 2013 18 19 19 20 26 28
Rocklin Farms, Rockbridge, IL Top Line Farm, Tremont, IL Weaver Angus Farm, Peoria, IL Rock River Ranch, Mount Morris, IL Pasture View Angus Inaugural Sale, Dunlap, IL Double Diamond Angus, Chrisman, IL
November 2013
2 Kramer Angus, Farina, IL 9 Sundberg Farms, Mendota, IL 18-19 North American International Livestock Expo, Louisville, KY 23 Tree Lane Farm, El Paso, IL 27 Bureau County Angus Association Sale, Princeton, IL 29 Lamoine Valley Angus Association Sale, Macomb, IL 30 Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, IL 30 Rutledge Angus Farms, Farmer City, IL
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Hobbs Angus Bull & Female Sale March 2, 2013 • Fairview, IL
73 Lots Averaged $4,052; Grossed $295,800 40 Bulls Averaged $5,001; Grossed $200,500 10 2-yr-olds Averaged $3,080; Grossed $30,800 10 Cows Averaged $3,125; Grossed $31,250 13 Yearling Hfrs Averaged $2,592; Grossed $33,700 Lot 30-Eathington SR Capitalist, sired by Connealy Capitalist 028 and dam by KP Miss Proven Queen 21, sold to Genex and Prairie View Angus, Colfax, Ill., for $37,000. Lot 17-Hobbs Right Answer 34W-34Z, sired by Connealy Right Answer 4517, sold to Brad Hart, Cuba, Ill., for $7,250. Lot 46-Hobbs Blackbird, sired by Werner War Party 2417, sold to Richard Strader, Marietta, Ill., for $4,600. Lot 68-Hobbs Lady, sired by Connealy Impression 6163, sold to Richard Strader for $4,100. Lot 79-Hobbs Duchess, sired by TC Total 634, sold to Steve Ulrich, Eureka, Ill., for $4,300. Auctioneer: Brian Curless
Wabash Valley
March 16, 2013 • Harrisburg, IL
41 Lots Averaged $2,044; Grossed $83,800 7 Bulls Averaged $1,668; Grossed $1,1675 4 Open Heifers Averaged $1,713; Grossed $6,850 2 Bred Heifers Averaged $1,900; Grossed $3800 25 C/C Pairs Averaged $2,287; Grossed $57,175 3 Dry Cows Averaged $1,433; Grossed $4,300 Lot 9-CA Mister C, by a Limestone Jupiter U449 son, from Hilmes Angus, sold to Wayne Calhoon, Goreville, Ill., for $2,900. Lot 6-GGG Kodiak G94, by a Soo Line Kodiak 9194 son, from Triple G Farms, sold to J & E Farms, Mulkeytown, Ill., for $1,750. Lot 3-KF Bismarck 123, by a Birks Bismarck 309 son, from Kramer Farms, sold to Jake Zwilling, Olney, Ill., for $1,700. Lot 10-Little Miss 123, a PVF Windfall SCC 9005 daughter, from Duzan Cattle, sold to Sharye Harre, Nashville, Ill., for $2,050. Lot 12-Oakridge Ellen 503, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, from Smith Farms, sold to Sharye Harre, for $1,950. Lot 15-Wolf Creek Lady, a BIG C Shawnee Total Focus 321S daughter, from Wolf Creek Farm, sold to J & E Farms, Mulkeytown, Ill., for $2,000. Lot 16-GGG Blackbird G95, a Soo Line Kodiak 9194 daughter, from Triple G Farms, sold to J & E Farms, for $1,800. Lot 38-DF Queen R383, a Summitcrest High Prime 0H29 daughter, from York Farms, sold to Chris Evans, Harrisburg, Ill., for $3,650. Lot 14-PAF Miss Barbara 13, a EXAR Titelist T011 daughter, from Robbins Farm, sold to Caleb Bunnage, Ellery, Ill., for $3,500. Lot 33-Songbird Barbara, a YF New Design 521 daughter, from Songbird Angus, sold to Alex Truelove, Martinsville, Ill., for $3,400. Lot 28-Sedgwicks Lass 498U, a BC 7022 Raven 7965 daughter, from Robbins Farm, sold to Kaitylin Flannigan, McLeansboro, Ill., for $3,400. Lot 35-Glover Candy Design 817, a Bushs Grand Design daughter, from Glover Angus, with a October heifer calf, sold to Victoria Woods, Albion, Ill., for $3,250. Auctioneer-Duane Stephens Sale Manager-DeWayne Catron 18 illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com ~ APRIL 2013
Angus Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament Scheduled for July 7 The 13th Annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament, which will be hosted at the Shiloh Springs Golf Club in Platte City, Mo., just a short drive north of Kansas City, will be held July 7, 2013. The golf tournament will take place in conjunction with the 2013 National Junior Angus Show. “We welcome Angus breeders, youth, as well as our industry friends, to join us by participating in this always fun fundraising activity as a player or as a sponsor,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “This outright cash support as a player or as a sponsor will help advance funding levels for education, youth and research programs, which we all benefit from as members and friends of the American Angus Association®.” The 2013 event sponsor is Turner Meadow Ranch, Wills Point, Texas. Mark and Cindy Ahearn of Turner Meadow Ranch purchased the event sponsorship at the Angus Foundation fundraising event, “Angus Night on the Mountain II,” hosted at Spruce Mountain Ranch, Larkspur, Colo., in January. There are eight additional sponsorship levels for individuals, farms and ranches to consider. Each level contains various promotional opportunities, which include but are not limited to recognition in the tournament program, post-event news release, Angus Journal® and the Angus Foundation’s website, annual report and newsletter. These sponsor levels include: luncheon, beverage/player cart, club house, hole-inone, gift, tee box, hole and flag. Sponsorship deadline is May 31. If you are interested in joining as a player in the tournament, registration is open until June 24. Adult golfer registration is $100 per player, and National Junior Angus Association member registration is $75 per player. After June 24, a $10 late fee per player applies. More information about the annual golf tournament, as well as the event schedule, can be found at www.angusfoundation.org.
Indianapolis to Host the 2014 National Junior Angus Show
The Indiana Junior Angus Association begins planning for the annual event. Indianapolis, Ind., will be welcoming junior Angus members and families from across the nation in 2014 as it hosts the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). The week-long event is set for July 6 – 12, 2014. Besides cattle shows, the week encompasses a variety of other junior activities. “We are proud to be hosting the 2014 National Junior Angus Show in Indy,” says Kathy Wilson, NJAS co-chair. “Indiana has a rich heritage in the Angus business, and we look forward to planning an outstanding NJAS for our Angus juniors.” Sponsored by the Indiana Junior Angus Association, the NJAS is themed “Angus in the Heartland – You gotta love it!” Indiana has hosted the show as recently as 2006 and is excited to make this event a fun-filled and educational week for junior Angus enthusiasts and their families. More than 1,000 head of cattle are expected to compete in Indianapolis. The classes offered will provide opportunities for juniors to exhibit their owned heifers, bred-and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, steers, and bred-and-owned bulls. Additional events will include the National Showmanship Contest, NJAS Carcass Steer Contest, Cook-off Contests, and educational contests that include: prepared and extemporaneous public speaking, career development, graphic design, writing, photography, livestock judging, and video and poster competitions. More details on the 2014 NJAS will be released as they become available. This July, the NJAS is being held in Kansas City, Mo. Read more about the upcoming event online. More information regarding the NJAS program can be accessed at www.angus. org/njaa.
WIU Performance Tested Bull Sale Enters Fifth Decade Posts Record Individual Animal Sales
The 41st annual Western Illinois University Performance Bull Sale posted new records for individual animal sale price. Lot 53 a purebred Gelbvieh, consigned by Fecht Gelbvieh of Carthage, sold for $7,000 and Lot 2, the top-indexing and top-selling composite Simmental-Angus, from Bill Washburn of Olney, brought $6,000. Both were new records for individual animals. Forty-four buyers from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa took home 60 high-quality, high-performance bulls for an average price of $2,781. The top 20 bulls averaged $4,153. Repeat buyers again accounted for a high percentage of the buyers, gross dollars, and bulls selling; attesting to the success cow men and women are achieving with bulls out of this sale. The tenth Merial SureHealth bull sale was held at the Western Illinois University Livestock Center in Macomb on March 15. Monte Lowderman of the Lowderman Auction Service, kept the crowd engaged with a lively, fast paced sale. The top indexing bull over all breeds and top indexing Angus, consigned by Bill Wyffels of Geneseo, sold for $4,000. This bull set a record for the all time top marbling ratio bull in any WIU Performance test with an IMF ratio of 211. Top selling Angus was Lot 308, consigned by Tony Griffin of Monroe City, Mo., bringing $4,700. Topping the Simmental consignments at $4,200 was the top indexing Simmental, a son of SVF/NJC Built Right N48, from Rincker Simmentals of Shelbyville. The top-indexing and top-selling Red Angus bringing $3,500 was consigned by Claussen’s Red Angus, Bettendorf, Iowa. Breeders are encouraged to enter their top bull prospects next year as we hope to continue building upon the reputation of the WIU tested bull sale as a source of top quality performance-tested genetics. For more information on entering a bull in the 2013-2014 test, contact the School of Agriculture, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455 at 309-298-1080. Information on next year’s test will also be available in June on the test station’s web site at www.wiu.edu/ag. Breed average gross 29 Angus $2,869 $83,200 13 Composite $2,504 $32,550 10 Simmental $2,690 $26,900 5 Red Angus $2,670 $13,800 2 P Hereford $1,700 $3,400 1 Gelbvieh $7,000 $7,000 60 Total $2,781 $166,850
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Eastern States Get Ready for a Showdown
The annual Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show takes place June 21 – 23. Make plans to attend the 2013 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show (ERJAS) June 21 -23 in Harrionsburg, Va., at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Themed “Shenandoah Showdown,” the event will give exhibitors the opportunity to mingle with new and old friends while exhibiting Angus cattle. ERJAS Cattle Shows The weekend event kicks off Friday, June 21, with check-in starting at 9 a.m. and opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. Following opening ceremonies is the showmanship contest, which is sure to be a highlight of opening day with senior, intermediate, junior and pee-wee competitions. The cattle show begins 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22 with the steers. The show continues Saturday with the cow-calf pairs, bred-and-owned bulls and bredand-owned heifers. The show resumes Sunday, June 23 with the owned heifer show. ERJAS Contests and Activities The CornHole Tournament and Tailgate competitions allow exhibitors to enjoy friendly competition outside the showring. The CornHole tournament, or bean-bag toss, will begin 5:30 p.m. Friday with two divisions, adult and junior. A championship round will take place Saturday to conclude the show. The tailgate contest also takes place on Friday and challenges each state to showcase their favorite team or state theme with awards for a best recipe and theme. Saturday events also include the Beef Skillathon and junior social. The skillathon begins at 11 a.m.
and exhibitors can come-and-go as they please. The quiz will ask juniors to identify farm equipment, feed, cuts of meat and beef breeds. Juniors will also get the chance to judge a class of Angus cattle. The barn dance and social begins 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. ERJAS Community Service Project This year ERJAS participants will help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities through a community service project. Prior to the show, each junior and their family are asked to collect pop tabs to support the Richmond Ronald McDonald House. Adult Chairperson for the ERJAS, Linda Alexander, says that since the Virginia Junior Angus Association took over this service project, the group has donated several feed sacks of tabs each year. “We ask that juniors start collecting pop tabs now, so when June rolls around we can give the best donation yet,” Alexander says. Entry Details Cattle entries must be postmarked by May 15 to the National Junior Angus Association. No late entries are accepted. Junior members who have purchased a heifer that they want to show, should contact the Association at least two weeks prior to the show ownership deadline. Every effort will be made to get the transfer processed in time. Late transfers are never accepted, regardless of the reason. Exhibitors may want to make reservations at nearby hotels, where the Association has room blocks reserved: Country Inn & Suites, 540-433-2400; Holiday Inn Express, 540-433-9999; and the Microtel Inn & Suites, 540-437-3777. Visit www.angus.org/
njaa or www.2013erjas.com for more information. A tentative schedule of events follows. Thursday, June 20 Facilities Set-Up 8 a.m. Begin Receiving Cattle Friday, June 21 9-11 a.m. Check-In Entries 10:30 a.m. Royalty Brunch CHECK- IN DEADLINE: 11:00 a.m. 11:30-1 p.m. Lunch 1 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 2:30 p.m. Showmanship (Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Pee-Wee) 5:30 p.m. CornHole Tournament Begins 6-7:30 p.m. Tailgate competitions / Dinner Saturday, June 22 8 a.m. Begin Show Steers; Cow/Calf Pairs; Bred & Owned Bulls; Bred & Owned Heifers CornHole Championship 11-4 p.m. Youth Stockman’s Contest- Beef skillathon 11:30-1 p.m. Lunch 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner – Fairgrounds 8 p.m. Barn Dance - Fairgrounds Sunday, June 23 8:15 a.m. Devotional 9 a.m. Resume Show Owned Heifers; State Groups 11:30-1 p.m. Lunch
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1(N) Brockmere Farms 19th Annual Angus Bull & Female Sale, Brookfield, MO, sale at New Cambria, MO 1 Dameron Angus Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Lexington, IL) 2 Branbrook Farms Online Angus Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Kidder, MO) 2(N) Joe Hammell’s Freeburg Ridge Angus Performance-Tested Bull Sale, Caledonia, MN 5 Southeastern Angus Showcase Sale, at the Georgia Beef Expo, Perry, GA 5(N) Miller’s Prairie View Angus Production Sale, Gridley, IL 6 Angus Opportunity 24th Anniversary Sale, at Buckner & Jeffries Angus Farm, Canmer, KY 6 Grassy Valley Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Greeneville, TN 6 SpringLake Angus & Select Breeders Sale, Creighton, NE 7 Rudow Family Cattle, Pana, IL 8 Gamble Angus Online Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Clinton, TN) 9 Top Line Farms Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Tremont, IL) 10 Moxley Show Heifer & Embryo Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (West Friendship, MD) 11 MGM Angus Bull & Female Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Auburn, NE) 12 Wilson Cattle Company Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Cloverdale, IN) 13 Buford Ranches 5th Annual Spring Angus Female and Bull Sale, Welch, OK 13 Terry Little’s TL Ranch Dispersal Sale, Monticello, MO 13(N) Wisconsin Angus Breeders Futurity Sale, at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI 14 Champion Hill Angus Production Sale, Bidwell, OH 14 Northern Indiana Angus Breeders Sale, Logansport, IN 15(N) Seven Islands Farm Performance-Tested Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Knoxville, TN, sale at Knoxville Livestock Auction, Knoxville, TN 16 Diamond J Angus Sale, Mandan, ND 18 Leonard Newman 29th Embryo Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Carmel, IN) 20 National Angus Sale, Reno, NV 20 Woodruff Angus Annual Production Sale, Milton, IA, sale at Bloomfield, IA
26 McKean Brothers Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Mercer, PA 27 Tanner Farms Angus Production Sale, Shuqualak, MS 28 Quintin Smith Family/Craigmore/Lanning/Destiny & Guests Angus Sale, plus, the Complete Dispersion of the Copper Creek Angus Herd, Lebanon, TN
MAY
4 North Carolina 30th Annual Spring Fever Sale & Heifer Futurity, Chinqua-Penn Plantation, Upper Piedmont Research Station, Reidsville, NC 5 Work Land & Cattle Co. & Guests Annual Angus Production Sale, Uniontown, PA 11 78th Annual New York State Angus Association Sale, at Angus Hill, Randolph, NY 11 Five Peppers Farm First Angus Production Sale, Murfreesboro, TN 12 Arkansas State Sale, at Ozark Auction Market, Ozark, AR 13(N) Wendel Livestock 8th Annual Angus Production Sale, LaMoure, ND 16 Leonard Newman 30th Embryo Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Carmel, IN) 18 Country Lane Farms / S & R Angus Joint Production Sale, Schofield, WI 19 Heuchert Willow Creek Angus Production Sale, Hensel, ND, sale at Devils Lake, ND 25 Greenane Angus Production Sale, Delhi, NY 29(N) Maryville/St. Joseph Last Chance Bull Sale, at United Producers Livestock Market, Maryville, MO
JUNE
1 MCM Farms Complete & Total Dispersal of Equipment and Cattle, Whitestown, IN 1 Pennsylvania’s Finest Female Sale Volume XX, at Livestock Evaluation Center, Furnace, PA 2 Conley Angus Annual Production Sale, Clarksdale, MO 15-16 66th All-American Angus Breeders Futurity, Louisville, KY
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