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2019 Music City Showdown Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Industry

Results, Awards, and Reflections of the AGJA Junior Classic

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16 AGJA Board of Directors Elected at Music City Showdown 22 2019 Music City Showdown Brings Out the Best

View photos and results from the 159 head show.

32 Malerie Strahm Joins American Gelbvieh Association Staff 34 Scholarship Winners Announced

The American Gelbvieh Foundation presents scholarships to deserving AGJA members during the 2019 Music City Showdown.

40 Music City Showdown Educational Contest Results

EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

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Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Industry

View from the Board by Andrea Murray

10 Looking Back and Leaning Forward

By Jake Renner

20 The AGJA Family Reunion

Junior Connection by Danielle Stock

38 Evaluating Sustainability in the Beef Industry

By Grace Vehige, Billings, Missouri

46 Beef Advocacy and Today’s Beef Industry

By Laura Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio

49 We’re Pumped About the Future of Gelbvieh…

are You?

1001 S. 70th St., Ste. 215 • Lincoln, NE 68510 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.gelbvieh.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association Instagram: americangelbvieh ASSOCIATION STAFF Megan Slater Interim Executive Director megans@gelbvieh.org Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org 785-547-7999 Taylor Buckley Data Services Coordinator taylorb@gelbvieh.org Will Fiske Breed Growth Specialist will@gelbvieh.org

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator/Graphic Design lynnv@gelbvieh.org Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org Jake Renner Member and Youth Activities Coordinator jake@gelbvieh.org Malerie Strahm Multimedia Coordinator malerie@gelbvieh.org

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Carrel, President (2016) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com Dan McCarty, Vice President (2017) Rifle, CO • 970-481-5217 mccartycattle@hotmail.com

Klint Sickler, Secretary (2016) Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com Walter Teeter, Treasurer (2016) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

DIRECTORS Dustin Aherin (2017) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 dgaherin@vet.k-state.edu Todd Bickett, DVM (2018) Chickamauga, GA • 423-667-3799 todd@bickettgenetics.com

Andrea Murray (2018) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

Leland Clark (2016) Barnard, KS • 785-792-6244 prcc@twinvalley.net

Lowell Rogers DVM (2017) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com

Doug Hughes (2016) Max Meadows, VA • 276-620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

Randy Sienknecht (2018) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 rmsink1209@msn.com

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Jeff Swanson (2018) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com

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Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Industry

By Andrea Murray

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hope that this issue of the Gelbvieh World arrives finding all those who traveled to Lebanon, Tennessee made it home safe from an uneventful trip back.

Hosting a junior classic is no simple feat! I want to take a moment to extend my gratitude to the generous, hard-working, Gelbvieh enthusiasts of the Tennessee Gelbvieh Association. I would be remiss if I did not also thank all the faithful, gracious donors and sponsors that gave towards awards and meals, and helped facilitate the Music City Showdown. Thanks also to the AGJA Board of Directors and AGA staff for their time spent facilitating the show and contests!

I read something last week written by an amazing young woman mature beyond her years. It said, “You cannot raise your children the way your parents raised you because your parents raised you for a world that no longer exists.” Stop for a moment and think about that. Now take a minute to admit the truth of that short statement. The author is correct. In my mind, the world that my parents raised me for has come and gone. It is no fault of their own; who could have imagined the world would have made the advance that it did.

Our world has changed, and to stay relevant, the Gelbvieh breed has continued to evolve to meet industry demands. The breed has moderated birth weights and improved marbling while maintaining fertility, docility, and a more moderate mature cow. Our organization has grown and adjusted since those early years also. There is one thing for certain: no matter where the future leads us, without today’s youth, the Gelbvieh breed will not exist in the next world. It is our duty as passionate and knowledge adult members of the Gelbvieh breed to prepare today’s youth as best we can for tomorrow’s industry.

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A great deal of this preparation takes place yearly at the AGJA Junior Classic. This year was no different.

Over one hundred junior members traveled to Tennessee to meet with old friends and make new ones.

They spent the week competing in friendly but spirited contests. All of which are designed to help them prevail in today and tomorrow’s beef industry. Some would say that we devoted a week of our summer to showing cattle, but like Dale Steenbergen stated at the awards banquet, “I believe we spent seven days developing young people!”

We teach them the importance of knowledge regarding not only the Gelbvieh breed but also general beef understanding through the skill-a-thon and quiz bowl contests. The photo competition teaches them how to find ways to let the cattle shine through the lens.

The video contest gives individuals the opportunity to educate their viewers or promote Gelbvieh. This contest is becoming more and more relevant in today’s world and to be honest, I don’t think it even existed in my junior days. The ability to use technology to share our daily practices with consumers is becoming more and more crucial as consumers become more disconnected from animal agriculture. Through the prepared speaking and sales talk contests, youth learn to be confident, fluent speakers while being poised and personable.

They also learn to negotiate a sale that is reasonable and economical. The team-fitting contest generally causes more stress for the spectators than for the contestants!

Most do not believe paint can be applied until at least the five-minute warning. I’m certain there is an unspoken rule that parents are not privy to about using an entire can of tail adhesive on one leg. In reality, in just 30 minutes, youth learn the value and importance of teamwork, leadership, willingness, hard work, perseverance, and time management.

The dedication and abilities these youth display at junior nationals is awe-inspiring. Even more impressive is knowing that the skills learned during weeks of preparation and in the seven days of junior classic will stay with these youth for a lifetime, no matter what path they take in life. They, like other youth raised in the agriculture industry, are beyond valuable not only to the Gelbvieh breed and to the beef industry but more importantly, as leaders of the next generation! D

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Over the Fence with Wilson County Extension

By Jake Renner

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onths before the Gelbvieh breed landed in Lebanon, Tennessee, for the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown I was in touch with the local Wilson County University of Tennessee Extension office seeking advice, volunteers, and local resources. The Wilson County Extension staff was quick to step in and join the Gelbvieh family, if only for the short time. I’m always excited to introduce our members to industry leaders like the Wilson County Extension staff who are just as excited about being a part of their agricultural story as we are.

Why do you feel youth should engage themselves in extra-curricular opportunities at the local, regional, state, and national level?

When youth engage in activities outside of their schools and communities it gives them the unique opportunity to step outside of their comfort zones, meet new people, and build lasting relationships and friendships with youth and adults from other places.

They also have the opportunity to learn more about their state and their country, and how others work and live, which strengthens their perspective and allows them to take home new ideas.

When it comes to involvement in the agricultural industry, what characteristics do you feel youth today possess that will serve them well into the future?

Today’s youth are passionate and eager to learn new things, which will serve them well and the agriculture industry well, too!

What skills do you feel youth gain by involving themselves in the agricultural industry early on that they might not get elsewhere?

The dedicated Wilson County Extension staff.

Cooperative Extension, regardless your location, is the epicenter and foundation of agricultural education.

Corn Clubs for boys and Tomato Clubs for girls in the early 1900’s served as what would now be recognized as community 4-H clubs. These organizations were the very beginning of teaching the next generation of farmers and ranchers how to provide not only for themselves but their families, communities, and ultimately the world. Sharing information along the way through data collection, recording keeping, and many others forms of education sparked what is now known as modern day agriculture.

The men and women who call the land grant system their career every day are ones to be recognized for their commitment to the progression of the food and fiber system through research and informal education.

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Youth organizations in the agriculture industry are unique because they give not only the opportunity to strengthen basic life skills, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and decision-making, but also knowledge-based and hands-on skills as well. Youth who are involved with the agriculture industry early on are learning about raising animals, food production, livestock management, etc. These are skills you simply cannot learn from a textbook.

What advice do you have for the next generation of industry leaders as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives?

Take advantage of every opportunity you can! Build relationships and network with people who will help connect you to new opportunities later on. Take the time to explore and build your skill set. D

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Looking Back and Leaning Forward

By Jake Renner

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can truly say it has been an honor to work with the members and directors of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) over the past six months as we organized, prepared, planned, and executed what I can only describe as the highlight of my summer. As a former Extension agent, events like livestock shows, poster contests, and banquets are not new concepts for me. However, the Gelbvieh traditions that have paved a way for the future of the industry via our junior members are ones to recognize and appreciate their merit.

Before arriving in Lebanon, I knew each exhibitor’s name and could practically tell you his or her calves’ names by heart. What I couldn’t tell you at the start of the week was just how much I would learn about their individual personalities and how much fun we would have learning about each other over the next six days.

I can’t tell you how many times I was asked, “Are you the new guy?” with a cheeky smile and enthusiastic handshake. It was an honor to meet so many incredible families from across the U.S. that share my obsession for cattle, learning, laughter, and putting

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every ounce of heart into your passions—whatever those passions may be.

Whether the week ended the way you had hoped or not, my wish is that you recognize that your efforts over the past year in preparation for the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown did not go unnoticed. Whether you took home a title, a buckle, or simply left with the memories that last a lifetime, I saw your joy, your effort, and your gracious smile as you represented the Gelbvieh breed throughout the week. I can’t sit back and tell you I don’t care about winning, because that isn’t the case. But what I care about more than “the slap” is the blood, sweat and tears I witnessed each one of these junior members and their parents leave in Lebanon. Showing cattle is a family sport that takes grit, tenacity, and a humble heart. I am proud to say I work for such diligent families and a breed that always gives it their all in everything they do.

To the retiring AGJA directors, thank you for everything you’ve taught me over the past six months as your new junior coordinator, and all that you did before my arrival. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors and hope to see you across the ring someday. To the newly appointed AGJA directors, I stand beside you along with the rest of your team as we lean in full force for another amazing year working toward the progression of not only the Gelbvieh breed, but the development of ourselves as cattlemen and cattlewomen.

I will continue to work for you, for the members, and for the breed to ensure we uphold the mission and traditions of the Gelbvieh breed and the AGJA. D

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ominations are now open for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors.

AGA members that are elected to the AGA Board of Directors serve a three-year term on the 15 member Board and are required to attend three board meetings, AGA National Convention, and conference calls throughout the year.

The AGA Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association and has the distinct honor and responsibility of making decisions designed for the betterment of the entire Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed and stakeholder success in each sector of the beef industry. Having committed members on the board is a critical component of a strong association.

regarding board member responsibilities should contact Scott Starr, AGA immediate past president and this year’s nomination committee chair. Call or text Scott at 308530-3900 or email him at cedartopranch@yahoo.com.

This year’s board election will take place during the AGA Annual Meeting to be held at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana. While nominations will be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting, it is recommended that interested members contact the nomination committee prior to convention. D

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GW information exchange A Huge Thank You Goes Out to the Classic Host State!

The AGA would like to thank the Tennessee Gelbvieh Association for hosting the 2019 Music City Showdown.

The AGA understands it takes a colossal amount of time and effort to put together such an event—well done!

Nominate an AGA Member Today for the Hall of Fame and Breeder of the Year Awards Nomination applications for both Hall of Fame and Breeder of the Year are now available. Applications are found on the Convention page on Gelbvieh.org.

Applications are due September 13, 2019. Awards will be presented to the selected recipients during the awards banquet at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana happening December 4-6, 2019.

Convention Registration Open Registration for the 49th Annual AGA National Convention is now open on Gelbvieh.org. This year’s convention will be held December 4-6, 2019, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings, in Billings, Montana. Plan to register before October 31 for early registration pricing.

feeder cattle. Producers with load lots of feeder cattle are encouraged to fill out the form found on the Feeder Finder page under the marketing tab on Gelbvieh.org.

These cattle are then listed for free on the AGA website and presented to feedyards across the country via email.

To learn more information, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh.org.

Watch “The American Rancher” Mark your calendar for Monday, October 7, at 8:00 p.m. CDT to watch the premiere of the AGA’s new episode of “The American Rancher” on RFD-TV (Dish channel 231 and DirecTV channel 345).

Gelbvieh Arrival Brad and Katie McWilliams of Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Missouri, welcomed the birth of Kinsley Grace McWilliams on May 24, 2019. Kinsley joined the Hilltop crew weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce and 20 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Elmer and Brenda McWilliams of Asbury, Missouri, along with Todd Frankenfield of Adrian, Missouri, and Nicole Hensley of Collins, Missouri.

Marketing Assistance with the Feeder Finder Have customers that are selling load lots of Gelbvieh and Balancer®-influenced feeder cattle? If so, tell them about AGA’s Feeder Finder service.

The Feeder Finder service assists producers in marketing load lots of Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced

For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer® or Southern Balancer® bulls, females, and feeder cattle, contact:

Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org (785) 547-7999 (C)

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Will Fiske Breed Growth Specialist will@gelbvieh.org (303) 465-2333 (ex. 484)

information exchange GW Gelbvieh Departure

New Members

Homer Knost Jr., AGA’s charter member number 3 passed away June 11, 2019, at the age of 94 years in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Homer was not only a founding member of the AGA, but he and Gallagher Rule were also one of the first individuals to import Gelbvieh semen into the United States. Homer also imported some of the first Gelbvieh cattle into the U.S., along with Limousin and Charolais through his Oslo, Norway, export station.

Homer and his wife Dottie ran Road Runner Farms in Clinton, Louisiana. The two of them have bred Gelbvieh cattle since 1971 and they also started the National Gelbray Association and sold the first Gelbray heifer in the national sale in Denver in January 1981.

The AGA would like to recognize these new members of the AGA and AGJA in June. Welcome to the Gelbvieh associations!

AGA Jarrod Erickson, Marshall, Mo. Cerney Farms, El Dorado, Kan. Viles Farms, Bolivar, Mo. Hood Ranch, Marion, Ind. AGJA Colton Cox, Spruce Pine, N.C. Jarrett Viles, Bolivar, Mo. Keaton Gilman, Miami, Okla.

Homer is survived by his wife Dotti and his six children. Dotti served as the AGA president from 1983-1985.

AGJA Members Finishing Final Year The following AGJA members will be aging out of the association at the end of 2019. The AGA and the AGJA wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

While their time in the AGJA draws to a close, we hope to gain new and active members of the AGA. Wyatt Forbes, De Smet, S.D. Taylor Ray, Glasgow, Ky. Samuel Vogl, Walnut Grove, Minn.

Sam Riebel, Utica, Minn.

Ryan Menius, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Rae Kirkwood, Houston, Mo. Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan. Noah Arnold, Esmond, N.D. Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Kyle Cavalli, Lincoln, Kan. James McCreary, Mount Ayr, Iowa Duel Stock, Waukon, Iowa Dylan Enyart, Afton, Okla.

Clayton Ruter, Shannon, Ill. Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Aaron (Kolt) Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky. Alyssa Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa Annika Arnold, Minot, N.D. Justin Ringkob, Lake City, S.D.

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2019 AGJA Buckeye Bonanza Eastern Regional Show

he American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) held the Buckeye Bonanza Eastern Regional Show on May 31 to June 2, 2019, in Springfield, Ohio. Bruce and Aime Stertzbach from Louisville, Ohio, judged the show.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female HIGH MS Emma 9E100 ET Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female JNCC Miss Direct Drive 873F Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: JNCC Direct Drive 590C

Grand Champion Balancer Female and Grand Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Female JNCC BROK Miss Ariana 850F Victoria Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: Musgrave Sky High 1535

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female and Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Female TJB LARA Velvet 521C 757E Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull LARA Ranger N001F Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio Sire: JRI Prowler 125B3

Showmanship Senior Champion: Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve: Lan Harbage, South Charleston, Ohio Intermediate Champion: Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve: Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo. Junior Champion: Lexi Rittenhouse Reserve: Maya Carroll, Raymore, Mo.

Results by Sarah Dannehl Backdrop photos by Linde’s Livestock Photography

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Poster Contest Senior: Champion: Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve: Laramie Reed, Springfield, Ohio Intermediate: Champion: Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve: Codee Reed, Springfield, Ohio Junior: Champion: Hailey Cornett, Hillsboro, Ohio Reserve: Jacie Carroll, Raymore, Mo.

Team Fitting Senior Champion: Lane Harbage, South Charleston, Ohio, and Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve: Abby Simons and Laramie Reed, Springfield, Ohio

Photo Contest Senior: Champion: Lane Harbage, South Charleston, Ohio Reserve: Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Intermediate: Champion: Aidan Harbage, South Charleston, Ohio Reserve: Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio Junior: Champion: Hailey Cornett, Hillsboro, Ohio Reserve: Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio

Sales Talk Contest Senior: Champion: Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve: Abby Simons, Springfield, Ohio Intermediate: Champion: Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio Reserve: Aidan Harbage, South Charleston, Ohio Junior: Champion: Jacie Carroll, Raymore, Mo. Reserve: Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio

Int/Junior: Champion: Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.; Jacie Carroll, Raymore, Mo.; Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo. Reserve: Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio; Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio; Taylor Blanton, Springfield, Ohio

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AGJA Board of Directors Elected at Music City Showdown

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he election of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Board of Directors was held at the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown in Lebanon, Tennessee, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. AGJA members elected four candidates to serve two-year terms.

The AGJA Board of Directors is comprised of nine AGJA members and one ex-officio member. Directors serve two-year terms and must be 16 years of age as of January 1, and may not have reached his or her 20th birthday as of January 1.

Newly elected board members are Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa, son of Greg and Dawn Cameron; Cody Forbes, De Smet, South Dakota, son of Troy and Pam Forbes; Brooke Nowack, Bland, Missouri, daughter of Jared and Caisie Nowack; and Madalynn Welsh, Franklin, Nebraska, daughter of Brian and Gina Welsh.

The board also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the 2019-2020 executive committee. Grace Vehige, Billings, Missouri, daughter of Tom and Stacy Vehige, was re-elected president.

Colton Ivers, Austin, Minnesota, son of Steve and Rosalie Ivers was elected vice president. Danielle Stock, Waukon, Iowa, daughter of Mark and Stacy Stock, was elected vice president of leadership development. Madalynn Welsh was elected secretary and Alexx Starr, Stapleton, Nebraska, daughter of Scott and Raberta Starr, was elected treasurer. Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kansas, son of Lyle and Christy Hammer, was elected ex-officio.

Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Nebraska, son of Rodney and Joanne Barwick, will complete the second year of his term on the board.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association Board of Directors. Front row (left to right): Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan;, Alexx Starr, Stapleton, Neb.; Danielle Stock, Waukon, Iowa; Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn.; Grace Vehige, Billings, Mo. Back row (left to right): Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo.; Madalynn Welsh, Franklin, Neb.; Cody Forbes, De Smet, S.D.; Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb.; Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa

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Retiring members of the 2018-2019 AGJA Board of Directors were Wyatt Forbes, De Smet, South Dakota, son of Troy and Pam Forbes; Jesse Henson, Canton, North Carolina, son of Donnie and Kelly Henson; and Kallie Mattison Lamberton, Minnesota, daughter of Scott and Sonia Mattison. D

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he American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) held the “Showing, it’s not for Everyone!”

Western Regional Show on June 7-8, 2019, in Beatrice, Nebraska. Gregg Alsup, Fair Grove, Missouri, evaluated the Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female GRU MS Felicity 804F Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan. Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female HIGH MS She’s a Pistol 9F15 Avarielle Hightower, La Cygne, Kan. Sire: JRI Piston Pete 214A44

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Female LLLJ Layla 14F2 Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Sire: LWHF Reflection 116C ET

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Female BARG Marley 878F Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y

Grand Champion Balancer Female and Grand Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Female BARG Lily 877F Alex Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female XXB Miss Lifeline 816F Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan. Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

Grand Champion Balancer Cow-Calf Pair FHG Flying H MS 79S/EFFT 48D ET Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan. Sire: Schiefelbein Effective 61

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Cow-Calf Pair POPE 718E Alex Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Female GRU MS Faye 818F Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan. Sire: EGL Day Money D047 ET

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Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull KKKG Triple K Ferdinand D16F Nick Doering, Basehor, Kan. Sire: RHRT Independence L19

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull BAXL Milo of Croton 33F4 Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Sire: LWHF Reflection 116C ET

Grand Champion Balancer Bull REA Mr Red Maple 823F Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan. Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull NSBG Frat Boy 04F Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo. OGSG Overtime 185D

Grand Champion Steer TAU MR Whitlock 145F ET Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: S Whitlock 179

Reserve Grand Champion Steer XXB 609F Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: AHL Tenderloin 175Y

Poster Contest Senior: Champion: Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan. Junior: Champion: Sutton Murphy, Arlington, S.D. Reserve: Gentry Murphy, Arlington, S.D.

Showmanship Senior: Champion: Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan. Reserve: Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Intermediate: Champion: Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Reserve: Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Junior: Champion: Gentry Murphy, Arlington, S.D. Reserve: Tobby Voss, Bruning, Neb.

Photo Contest Intermediate: Champion: Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan. Reserve: Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan.

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Junior: Champion: Gentry Murphy, Arlington, S.D. Reserve: Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.

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GW junior connection

The AGJA Family Reunion

By Danielle Stock

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he 2019 Music City Showdown, or as I like to say the AGJA Family Reunion, was a huge success.

At check-in, even though most of the juniors were excited to show off their cattle and the knowledge that they had gained through this past year, they were more excited to see their old friends. Juniors were also very excited for the new relationships that they could make this year since the Classic had made it back to the Southeast for the first time in years.

Like always, the first family activity was the mentor/protégé icebreakers. Colton Ivers, who was AGJA vice president of leadership development at the time, started with a bingo card full of unique things about juniors to fill out. He then ended the icebreaker with an aggressive game of chain tag.

Before we knew it every junior member old and young was in the arena getting to share the first relationship building activity of the year!

The next two days were full of growth and development for our young cattlemen and women.

Juniors were given the opportunity to show their skills and knowledge in various contests such as livestock judging, prepared speaking, skill-athon, quiz bowl, sales talk, and the fitting contest sponsored by Sullivan Supply. Even though these days were jam-packed full of events, it did not stop our kids from doing their favorite past time activity, playing cards. It did not matter where you were at in the barns, if you saw juniors they were most likely playing goldfish, Euchre, or Uno. Wednesday had a different schedule of events this year. Showmanship was on the agenda. While showmanship at the Junior Classic is always very competitive, I was proud as a board member to look around the out gates of the ring to see how most of the youth had come down to support each age division of the show. That was something to me that might have gone unnoticed by the parents who were busy supporting their own children. It showed me that our junior association has helped make connections and

Grace Vehige, President (2017) Billings, MO • g_vehige@hotmail.com Jake Renner Member & Youth Activities Coordinator 303-465-2333 • jake@gelbvieh.org Emily Schilling, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

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Colton Ivers, Vice President (2018) Austin, MN • coltoniverscattleco@gmail.com Danielle (Dani) Stock, V.P. of Leadership (2018) Waukon, IA • danielle.m.stock@gmail.com Madalynn Welsh, Secretary (2019) Franklin, NE • madalynn.welsh@outlook.com Alexx (Lexi) Starr, Treasurer (2018) Stapleton, NE • lexi.starr@icloud.com

Jacob Barwick (2018) Orleans, NE • jacob.barwick99@gmail.com Cody Forbes (2019) De Smet, SD • forbesbros.livestock@hotmail.com Cade Cameron (2019) Danville, IA • cameroncade15@hotmail.com Brooke Nowack (2019) Bland, MO • vbnowack@gmail.com Grady Hammer, Ex-Officio (2017) Wallace, KS • gradyhammer@yahoo.com

junior connection GW all of the individuals whose hard work had finally come together. Once the banquet ended, we all ran to my personal favorite part of the week. The AGJA DANCE! Not only do I love to line dance with my friends, but I also love watching the friendships unfold. When 8 year olds ask a senior to slow dance with them, it’s not only adorable, but it also shows how close of a family we all are. As usual, the night ended with everyone huddled in a circle screaming at the top of our lungs to one last song. Once the song ended, we all realized that our weeklong family reunion had come to an end.

relationships that are not only fun now, but also can help further our careers in the future.

After showmanship, the “Fun Day” activity was on the agenda. First up was the dunk tank. I do not remember how many juniors got in the dunk tank, but there was definitely a lineup to get wet. Following the dunk tank was a magician. Then came what sounded like everyone’s favorite activity yet, slip ‘n slide kickball, which included pools of water for bases. Everyone had a great time.

For those of you who were unable to attend, you missed out on a fun week. The Wilson County Fairgrounds was an amazing facility for this year’s event. Thank you to the families of Tennessee who graciously put on our family reunion this year. You definitely didn’t disappoint. Also, thank you to all the sponsors and donors of the 2019 Music City Showdown. It would not have been possible without you. I cannot wait to see everyone in 2020 at the Route 66 Classic in Springfield, Missouri, July 5-10, 2020. D

Then came two days of showing and the banquet.

It was here that our supportive juniors shined through once again by clapping and cheering on

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2019 AGJA Music City Showdown

Supreme Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female Grand Champion Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Pair JRI Ms Queen of Hearts 148E4 Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer Gelbvieh Champion Senior Female KDV T Bar S Hope 11E Colton Spencer, Aurora, Mo. Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Heifer Gelbvieh Champion Bred and Owned Senior Female AMT Bobbi 98E Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF Shear Force 81A

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull Gelbvieh Champion Senior Yearling GHGF Man O’ War F825 Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

2019 Music City Showdown Brings Out the Best Results by Sarah Dannehl and Rebecca Mettler Backdrop Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photography

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he 2019 Music City Showdown marked the 39th anniversary of the biggest American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) event of the year. This year’s event brought out the best representation of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed and an exceptional group of AGJA members. The AGJA Music City Showdown was held

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in Lebanon, Tennessee, July 7-12, 2019. A total of 112 AGJA members from 17 states across the nation exhibited 159 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.

The AGJA Music City Showdown, hosted by Tennessee Gelbvieh Association, consisted of a full week of leadership and skills contests and concluded with two days of cattle shows.

The National Junior Balancer Show was held on

Supreme Champion Balancer Female Grand Champion Balancer Cow-Calf Pair GHGF Delilah 655D Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620

Grand Champion Balancer Heifer Balancer Champion Senior Female HIGH Ms Emily 9E91 ET Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z

Grand Champion Balancer Bred and Owned Heifer Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Female GDV T Bar S Rachel 20E Grace Vehige, Billings, Mo. Sire: R4RA Conquest 254

Grand Champion Balancer Bull Balancer Champion Senior Bull Calf GDV T Bar S Allegiance 129F ET Grace Vehige, Billings, Mo. Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

Thursday, July 11, 2019, and judged by Blake Nelson, Platte City, Missouri, who evaluated 92 Balancer females and seven bred and owned Balancer bulls.

The National Junior Gelbvieh Show and Steer Show was held on Friday, July 12, 2019. Jeff Jackson, Walnut Springs, Texas, judged the Gelbvieh female show, bred and owned Gelbvieh bull show and the Gelbviehinfluenced steer show totaling 47 Gelbvieh females, five Gelbvieh bulls and eight steers.

Browse through the following pages to view all the supreme, grand champion, division winners and pictures, along with a list of the top three placings for each class at the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown.

Grand Champion Steer PGGC Final Faze 23F Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa

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Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Female BCFG Butlers Ms Esmeralda 134E Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo. Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z

Reserve Champion Balancer Heifer Balancer Champion Winter Yearling Heifer RAAB BCFG Ms. Farah 24F ET Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo. S A V Brillance 8077

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Heifer Gelbvieh Champion Bred and Owned Winter Yearling BARG Marley 878F Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y

Reserve Champion Balancer Bred and Owned Heifer Balancer Champion Bred and Owned Senior Heifer Calf MDR Friday F72 ET Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: PVF Surveillance 4129

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Pair GCGF Niki 701E Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Cow-Calf Pair JRI Ms My Payday 68E2 Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: Basin Payweight 1682

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Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Yearling LARA Ranger N001F Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio Sire: JRI Prowler 125B3

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull Balancer Champion Senior Yearling Bull CCRK Jackpot 8227F Duel Stock, Waukon, Iowa Sire: SGRI Jacked Up Z704

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Balancer Junior Yearling

Class 5

May 1 to August 31, 2018 1. NSBG Frat Boy 04F, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: OGSG Overtime 175D Balancer Senior Yearling

Class 7 Reserve Grand Champion Steer TAU Mr Whitlock 145F ET Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.

BALANCER BULL SHOW

Balancer Senior Bull Calf

Balancer Junior Bull Calf

September 1 to December 31, 2018 1. GDV T Bar S Allegiance 129F ET, Grace Vehige, Billings, Mo., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 2. BARG United 10F, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET; 3. KRYB Front Line 7F, Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: TTT Might Hot ET

Class 1

January 1 to April 30, 2019 1. GHGF Dodge City G655, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C, Sire: GHGF Cowtown D536

Class 3

January 1 to April 30, 2018 1. CCRK Jackpot 8227F, Duel Stock, Waukon, Iowa, Sire: SGRI Jacked Up Z704; 2. GWTB Mr. Time Bomb 003F, Grayson Turnmire, Excello, Mo., Sire: CLKG Mr Dynomite Red 927W 627D BALANCER FEMALE SHOW Balancer Cow-Calf Pairs

Class 1

Cows born January 1 to May 31, 2017 1. JRI Ms My Payday 68E2, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: Basin Payweight 1682; 2. DCWG Reba 3E, Bailee Worley, Black Mountain, N.C., Sire: CTDB C-T Grand Statement 1025

Cows born in 2016 1. GHGF Delilah 655D, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620; 2. FHG Flying H Ms 79S/EFT 48D ET, Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan., Sire: Schiefelbein Effective 61; 3. CTFB Pattons Savannah 7D; Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan.; Sire: VLK B455 ET Balancer Junior Heifer Calf

Class 4

March 1 to April 30, 2019 1. MADM Scarlet G91, Madelyn Moser, Waukon, Iowa, Sire: CCRK 6204D ET

Class 5

January 1 to February 28, 2019 1. CBRO Ms 56D Mercy 1909G, Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan., Sire: XXB Lifeline 56D; 2. VOST Ms. Glitter Sparkles 191G, Tobby Voss, Bruning, Neb., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 3. GCRK 902G ET, Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C., Sire: S A V Raindance 6848

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Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

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Balancer Champion Junior Bull Calf GHGF Dodge City G655 Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

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Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf BARG United 10F Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET

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Balancer Champion Junior Yearling Bull NSBG Frat Boy 04F Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo. Sire: OGSG Overtime 175D

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Bull GWTB Mr. Time Bomb 003F Grayson Turmmire, Excello, Mo. Sire: CLKG Mr Dynomite Red 927W 627D

December 1 to December 30, 2018 1. TGV T Bar S Miss Tootsie 115F, Brittany Anderson, Ash Grove, Mo., Sire: AHL Long Haul 5035C

Class 8

November 1 to November 30, 2018 1. RAAB BCFG Ms. Fran 118F ET, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 2. TJB Anissa 149X 894F ET, Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: TJB 914U Sandhills 4120C ET; 3. MDR February F71 ET, Spencer Martin, Perkinston, Miss., Sire: PVF Surveillance 4129

Class 9

Balancer Champion Junior Heifer Calf CBRO Ms 56D Mercy 1909G Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan. Sire: XXB Lifeline 56D

Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf VOST Ms. Glitter Sparkles 191G Tobby Voss, Bruning, Neb. Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

October 1 to October 30, 2018 1. TGV T Bar S Claire 138F, Brittany Anderson, Ash Grove, Mo., Sire: Stevenson Weigh Up 41163; 2. TGV T Bar S Baby Doll 103F ET, Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 3. TJB Anissa 921U 890F ET, Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: EGL Roundhouse B019

Class 10

September 12 to September 30, 2018 1. MDR Friday F72 ET, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: PVF Surveillance 4129; 2. TJB Lady Granite 867F ET; Berkley Warner, Beaver City, Neb., Sire: TJB 914U Sandhills 4120C ET;

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3. SEPT Violet Martini F39 ET, Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan., Sire: BC Certified 413-1

Class 11

September 1 to September 11, 2018 1. RAAB BCFG Butlers 28F, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 2.

JNCC BROK Miss Ariana 850F, Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: Musgrave Sky High 1535; 3. PMCJ PMFG Foxy Lady 853F, Clayton Jones, Glasgow, Ky., Sire: PVF Insight 0129 Balancer Intermediate Yearling

Class 13

July 1 to August 31, 2018 1. JRI Ms Gina 270F55, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: MCCA Capitol Hill 516C; 2. MDR Flicka F70 ET, Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: PVF Surveillance 4129; 3. NSBG Faye 19F, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: OGSG Overtime 175D

Class 14

May 30 to June 30, 2018 1. BWCF Ms Elvira 48ZF, Owen Morris, Batesville, Miss., Sire: CLI Jack Daniel 84B; 2. BWCF Black Diamond 60ZF, Sadie Morris, Batesville, Miss., Sire: CLI Jack Daniel 84B

Class 15

May 1 to May 25, 2018 1. BCFG Butlers Fredia 133F, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z; 2. GHGF Zelda 20F, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla,

N.C., Sire: SCC First-NGoal GAF 114; 3. GGGE 3G Fortune Cookie 888F, Kaitlyn Wolters, Atwood, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Ez Money 209Z Balancer Spring Yearling

Class 17

April 1 to April 30, 2018 1. FGRG 809F, Wyatt Forbes, De Smet, S.D., Sire : Connealy Irish 0204; 2. RAAB BCFG Ms. Flicka 52F ET, Brooke Cooper, Burdett, Kan., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z; 3. BARG Lily 877F, Alex Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Class 18

March 14 to March 31, 2018 1. BREK Francis F171, Breckon Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: GAMB Darringer D15; 2. MOHL Miss Capitol Hill F856, Charley Fanning, Lamar, Mo., Sire: MCCA Capitol Hill 516C; 3. MANE BCFG MANE Finley 283F, Bailee Worley, Black Mountain, N.C., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Class 19

March 1 to March 13, 2018 1. TTTT Tara Style 1804F ET, Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: Silveiras Style 9303; 2. BRAX Fergie F143, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 3. EGL Magpie F398, Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn., Sire: EGL Doc Holliday D098 ET

Balancer Winter Yearling

Class 21

February 18 to February 28, 2018 1. DTKF Destiny’s Cash 211F, Teaghan Bird, Hamption, Iowa, Sire: Barstow Cash Y18; 2. GRU Ms Flo 800F, Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: GRU John 316C; 3. KARR F26A ET, Jonathan Kohley, Jasper, Mo., Sire: Dameron First Impression

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf TGV T Bar S Miss Tootsie 115F Brittany Anderson, Ash Grove, Mo. Sire: AHL Long Haul 5035C

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Class 22

February 1 to February 17, 2018 1. RAAB BCFG Ms. Farah 24F ET, Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo., S A V Brillance 8077; 2. OGSG OVER Fantasia 8F, Lane Enyart, Vinita, Okla., Sire: OGSG OVER Drawing 910D ET; 3. GRU Ms Faye 818F, Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire : EGL Day Money D047 ET

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf RAAB BCFG Butlers 28F Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Balancer Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer BCFG Butlers Fredia 133F Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo. Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Balancer Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer GHGF Zelda 20F Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: SCC First-N-Goal GAF 114

Balancer Champion Spring Yearling Heifer TTTT Tara Style 1804F ET Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan. Sire: Silveiras Style 9303

Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer BRAX Fergie F143 Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

Class 23

January 16 to January 31, 2018 1. TAU Ms Infinity 858F ET, Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire : TAU Infinity 47C; 2. CCRK Faith 8278F, Danielle Stock, Waukon, Iowa, Sire: HXC Conquest 4405P; 3. DLW Ms Payload 828F OF161, Berkley Warner, Beaver City, Neb., Sire: BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152

Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Heifer OGSG OVER Fantasia 8F Lane Enyart, Vinita, Okla.

Sire: OGSG OVER Drawing 910D ET

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Gelbvieh Champion Junior Bull Calf JRI Alan 68G3 Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull Calf KKKG Triple K Ferdinand D16F Nick Doering, Basehor, Kan. Sire: RHRT Independence L19

January 1 to January 15, 2018 1. MDR Faith 803F, Elizabeth Ellis, Enid, Miss., Sire: JKGF Ditka C85; 2.

GHGF Ashley 831F, Bailee Worley, Black Mountain, N.C., Sire: GHGF Pay Stub 4A52 ET; 3. ALS PMFG Fredonia 205F, Charles Branstetter, Edmonton, Ky., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101 Balancer Senior Female

Class 26

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Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf BAXL Milo of Croton 33F4 Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Sire: LWHF Reflection 116C ET

Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer Calf TAU Ms Hadley 9082G Seth Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: TAU Infinity 47C

December 1 to December 31, 2017 1. JAGT Mystic 317E, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHCC Long Range 092C; 2. XXB Miss Lifeline 802E, Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 3. BARG Sophia 781E, Alex Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BDCG DC Crossbow 401C3 ET

Class 27 Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf DCWG Luna 3G Bailee Worley, Black Mountain, N.C. Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers 134F Clint Main, Seymour, Ind. Sire: JKGF Reflex X4 ET

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October 1 to November 30, 2017 1. GDV T Bar S Rachel 20E, Grace Vehige, Billings, Mo., Sire: R4RA Conquest 254; 2. GHGF Evonka 301E, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF C303; 3. KKKG Triple K Esther A375E, Nick Doering, Basehor, Kan., Sire: AHL Long Haul 5035C

Class 28 Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf TTTT Miss Poppy 1862F Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan. Sire: TTTT Who’s Hott B1416 ET

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Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Yearling GHGF Lass 261F Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

August 1 to September 30, 2017 1. HIGH Ms Emily 9E91 ET, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z; 2. TJB LARA Velvet 521C

757E, Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 3.

JNCC Miss Sky High 748E, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: Musgrave Sky High 1535 STATE GROUP OF 3: 1. Kansas; 2. Oklahoma; 3.

Missouri STEER SHOW

Class 1

1. WAAB Willowe Luckster 804F, Tucker Wilson, Ceresco, Mich.

Class 2

1. PGGC Final Faze 23F, Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa; 2. NSBG Freakanomics 03F, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne Wyo.; 3. SKF Parker 050F, Ian Dunn, St. John Kan.

Class 3

1. TAU Mr Whitlock 145F ET, Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.; 2. XXB Whopper 609F, Jacob Barwick, Orleans Neb.; 3.

SKF 060F, Preston Dunn, St. John, Kan. GELBVIEH BULLS Gelbvieh Junior Bull Calf

Class 1

Gelbvieh Junior Bull Calf January 1 to April 30, 2019 1. JRI Alan 68G3, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf

Class 3

September 1 to December 31, 2018 1. KKKG Triple K Ferdinand D16F, Nick

Doering, Basehor, Kan., Sire: RHRT Independence L19; 2. BAXL Milo of Croton, Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: LWHF Reflection 116C ET

Okla., Sire: TTTT Who’s Hott B1416 ET; 2. LLLJ Layla, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: LWHF Reflection 116C ET

Gelbvieh Senior Yearling

September 1 to October 19, 2018 1. BCFG Butlers 134F, Clint Main, Seymour, Ind., Sire: JKGF Reflex X4 ET; 2.

TTTT Poppy 1862F, Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: TTTT Who’s Hott B1416 ET; 3. WAAB Helena’s Hanna, Hunter Wilson, Ceresco, Mich., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly C512

Class 5

January 1 to April 30, 2018 1. GHGF Man O’ War F825, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536; 2.

LARA Ranger N001F, Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: JRI Prowler 125B3 GELBVIEH FEMALES Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Pairs

Class 1

January 1 to May 31, 2017 1. JRI Ms Queen of Hearts 148E4, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83; 2. GCGF Niki 701E, Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C., Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf

Class 3

January 1 to April 30, 2019 1. TAU Ms Hadley, Seth Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: TAU Infinity 47C; 2. DCWG Luna 3G, Bailee Worley, Black Mountain, N.C., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z; 3. TON Fancy 80G, Elizabeth Ellis, Enid, Miss., Sire: TON Billy Jack 65E

Class 6

Gelbvieh Intermediate Yearling

Class 8

July 1 to August 31, 2018 1. JNCC Miss Strike Force 848F, Jacie Carroll, Raymore, Mo., Sire: JNCC Strike Force 5231C ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling GHGF Blue Etta 274F Clark Worley, Black Mountain, N.C. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Gelbvieh Champion Spring Yearling CRAN Fiona F812 ET Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill. Sire: CIRS Overdrive 2207Z

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Spring Yearling MGA Di Leading Lady 822F Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, Kan. Sire: OGSG Overtime 175D

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Yearling GRU Ms Felicity 804F Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

Class 9

May 1 to June 30, 2018 1. GHGF Lass 261F, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: FMGF Blues Impact 001X; 2. GHGF Blue Etta 274F, Clark Worley, Black Mountain, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 3. MDGG Josie Jo 214F, Mitch Garcia, Las Animas, Colo., Sire: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Winter Yearling HIGH Ms She’s A Pistol 9F15 Avarielle Hightower, La Cygne, Kan. Sire: JRI Pistol Pete 214A44

Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

Class 5

November 1 to December 31, 2018 1. TTTT Miss Liberty 1860F, Hayden Tabor, Agra,

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Class 11

March 11 to March 31, 2018 1. CRAN Fiona F812 ET, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: CIRS Overdrive 2207Z; 2. MGA DI Leading Lady 822F, Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, Kan., Sire: OGSG Overtime 175D; 3. GHGF Zelda 20F1 ET, Colton Cox, Spruce Pine, N.C., Sire: JRI Secret Link 214D98

Class 12

March 1 to March 11, 2018 1. ROC Barbie 830F, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: ROC Chisel 733D; 2. VLK Peaches N Cream F836,

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Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: BEA 301A; 3. BTCC F801, Logan Buffo, Lansing, Kan., Sire: BNC Mr. Hojer B510 Gelbvieh Winter Yearling

Class 14

February 1 to February 28, 2018 1. GRU Ms. Felicity 804F, Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 2. HIGH Ms She’s a Pistol 9F15, Avarielle Hightower, La Cygne, Kan., Sire: JRI Pistol Pete 214A44; 3.

BARG Marley 878F, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y

Class 15

January 1 to January 31, 2018 1. MDR Fancy Free 813F, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 2. LRSH Lucy D31EF, Luke Rash, Macon, Mo., Sire: JRI Profit Producer 254X72; 3. TAU Ms Gunnison 8006F, Seth Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: GMCC Rupple Gunnison N31 Gelbvieh Senior Females

Class 17

September 1 to October 28, 20171. KDV T Bar S Hope 11E, Colton Spencer, Aurora, Mo., Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71

ET; 2. BCFG Butlers Ms Esmeralda 134E, Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z; 3. AMT Bobbi 98E, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Shear Force 81A

Class 18

May 25 to August 31, 2017 1. MGA Pocahontas 749E, Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, Kan., Sire: LINC Abraham 442B; 2. JRI Ms Striking Image 254E325, Lacy Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 3. JRI Ms Patton 35E13, Levi Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

junior news GW The People. The Cattle. The Vision.

By Emily Schilling

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he Tony Hayek Memorial Award was established by the American Gelbvieh Junior Association Board of Directors in 2002 after Tony’s untimely passing as a result of a farming accident. As an active member of the American Gelbvieh Association and Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa, the loss was felt by Gelbvieh members across the country. Tony Hayek always believed the future of the breed lies with its junior members. He passionately encouraged young cattlemen to take a more active role in the production of their own animals and building their own herds. These guiding principles were most clearly displayed in his own children, Tina, Stan, Shellina and Janelle, who not only exhibited bred and owned cattle at junior classics across the country but continue to remain involved in the breed still today.

The first inaugural Tony Hayek Memorial Award was presented at the 2002 AGJA Dixie Classic in Perry, Georgia, to the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female

exhibitor. It commemorated all that Tony Hayek believed as it was inscribed on that first award: The dedication to what makes the breed great - The People. The Cattle. The Vision.

At that 2002 AGJA Classic Banquet AGJA Board Member, John Hadden, agreed to shave his little longer than cowboy accepted hair length in return for donations to fund the award. What was initially thought to be an initiative that might raise a few hundred dollars was an outpouring generosity and show of support that raised $5,500 from over 60 breeders from more than 15 states to establish the award in perpetuity.

This year’s Tony Hayek Memorial Award winner was Austin Teeter or Mount Ulla, North Carolina, who exhibited the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Female, AMT Bobbi 98E, at the 2019 Music City Showdown, in Lebanon, Tennessee.

History is easily forgotten if not shared. Past, present, and future generations all have the responsibility for understanding the past as it provides the direction for the future. I had the distinct privilege to be presented that inaugural Tony Hayek Memorial Award. We should all understand that reward comes with responsibility and that includes a lifetime of dedication to what makes our breed great - The People. The Cattle. The Vision. D

Congratulations to the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown exhibitors from the Kansas Junior Gelbvieh Association!

KGJA MEMBER CONTEST RESULTS SHOWMANSHIP: Senior Division- Grady Hammer, Champion; Gabrielle Hammer, 6th Place. Junior Division- Levi Judd, 4th Place; Avarie Hightower, 6th Place; Kaycee Brown, 7th Place.

JUDGING: Champion Intermediate Judging Team- Ian Dunn (6th Place), Preston Dunn (3rd Place), Lily Judd (5th Place), and Nick Doering. Reserve Champion Junior Judging Team- Garrett Dunn, Avarie Hightower, and Corbin Lowe (MO).

SKILL-A-THON: Junior Division- Garrett Dunn, Champion. Senior Division: Kaitlyn Wolters, Reserve Champion.

PREPARED SPEAKING: Intermediate Division- Preston Dunn, Reserve Champion.

SALES TALK: Senior Division- Gabrielle Hammer, Champion. Intermediate Division- Preston Dunn, Champion, Lily Judd, Reserve Champion.

TEAM FITTING: Reserve Champion Senior Fitting Team- Grady Hammer and Johnathan Kohley (MO).

QUIZ BOWL: Reserve Champion Senior Quiz Bowl Team- Gabrielle Hammer, Karsyn Youngblood, Kaitlyn Wolters, and Brooke Nowack (MO). Champion Intermediate Quiz Bowl Team-Preston Dunn, Ian Dunn, Lily Judd, and Nick Doering.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Senior Division- Karsyn Youngblood, Champion.

VIDEO: Senior Division- Kaitlyn Wolters, Champion. Gabrielle Hammer, Reserve Champion.

CREATIVE WRITING: Senior Divsion- Gabrielle Hammer, Reserve Champion.

GRAPHIC DESIGN: Senior Division- Gabrielle Hammer, Champion.

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Malerie Strahm Joins American Gelbvieh Association Staff

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) would like to welcome Malerie Strahm to its staff where she began her role as multimedia coordinator on July 5, 2019.

Strahm grew up and currently resides in Sabetha, Kansas. During her youth, she was actively involved in 4-H, which developed an interest in animal agriculture and the beef industry. Strahm graduated from Kansas State University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and journalism, as well as a minor in agribusiness. She then began her professional career at KSi Conveyors, Inc., a leading manufacturer of conveyors and seed handling equipment, as the marketing coordinator.

“While I gained invaluable knowledge about the crop industry through my communications role with

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In her role as multimedia coordinator, Strahm will manage and develop AGA social media strategies and contribute to AGA publications and the marketing team. Her skills in photography, film production, and design will be valuable assets brought to the AGA marketing team for the promotion of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics throughout the beef industry.

“Malerie’s talents and skill set are a well-suited addition to the AGA team to help us further the reach of the Gelbvieh and Balancer message and to provide additional member service,” says Megan Slater, AGA Interim Executive Director. “We are excited to have her on board.”

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By Jake Renner

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he AGJA Board of Directors made the bold choice during their March board meeting in Kansas City to host an online sale to help serve as an additional fundraiser for the AGJA Junior Classic. Fully understanding that it was a lot to take on with just a few short months before we headed to Lebanon, the 2018-2019 Board of Directors put their nose to the grindstone and put together an online sale twice the size they had originally hoped for. With over 40 lots, including an embryo transfer opportunity, semen, and a certificate for service from Trans Ova, the first annual AGJA Online Fundraiser was a huge success thanks in large part to our generous members and industry partners. Based on the pure interest from our members both in donating lots, as well as participating in the auction, it’s safe to say that the AGJA

Online Auction will continue well into the future. Be sure to look for notification from the AGJA after the first of the year to begin accepting contributions for the 2020 auction.

In addition to the Online Fundraiser, the AGJA hosted their annual silent auction throughout the week of the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown that took place in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Word around the barn was this year’s silent auction not only had more lots than the seasoned members could remember, the quality was through the roof. On behalf of the AGJA, a huge thank you goes out to the members of the Tennessee Gelbvieh Association for helping to coordinate the event and spread the word to local sponsors. The Junior Classic is the highlight of the summer for many junior members and their families along with AGA staff. Without the humble donations and generosity of many, the Junior Classic would cease to serve a hub for friendship, memories, and growth for our junior members for years to come. The AGJA wishes to thank all those who contributed to the fundraising efforts through the years. Be it donating a lot, serving a meal, helping organize, or buying tickets, we are grateful for all that you have done and continue to do for our junior members. D

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Scholarship Winners Announced

By Rebecca Mettler

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n integral piece of the American Gelbvieh Foundation’s (AGF) mission is directed toward youth development. Each year the AGF plays a huge role in providing deserving American Gelbvieh Junior Association members with scholarships to further their education.

This year, a total of five AGF scholarships totaling $4,000 were announced at the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown awards banquet, held in Lebanon, Tennessee. The 2019 scholarship recipients include: Grace Vehige, Billings, Mo., $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship; Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., $1,000 Lennes Hall Memorial Scholarship; Danielle Stock, Waukon, Iowa, AGJA $750 Scholarship; Kallie Mattison, Lamberton, Minnesota, AGJA $750 Scholarship; and Colton Ivers, Austin, Minnesota, AGJA $500 Scholarship.

Grace Vehige, daughter of Tom and Stacy Vehige, was selected to receive the $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship.

Grace will begin her senior year at the University of Arkansas (U of A) this fall, majoring in agricultural communications with a minor in agriculture leadership. Grace currently serves as a publicity specialist for the National Agricultural Law Center and is a student worker at the Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology Office at the U of A, both in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Along with her role as AGJA president, she is active in Sigma Alpha-Iota Chapter agricultural sorority, Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow and the Agriculture Future of America organization.

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The $1,000 Lennes Hall Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Grady Hammer, son of Lyle and Christy Hammer. Grady recently transferred from Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas, and will be a junior a Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, in the fall pursuing a dual major in agronomy and animal sciences. Grady will serve as AGJA ex-officio for 2019-2020. He was a part of a successful livestock judging team at Hutchinson Community College, including reserve champion team at the American Royal, Kansas City, Mo., and a third place team finish at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky.

Danielle Stock, daughter of Mark and Stacy Stock, was selected to receive an AGJA $750 scholarship.

Danielle is a sophomore majoring in animal science and genetics at Iowa State University (ISU).

In addition to being the AGJA vice president of leadership development for 2019-2020, she serves as a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ambassador at ISU and is active in the Collegiate Cattlewomen organization on campus.

Kallie Mattison, daughter of Scott and Sonja Mattison also received an AGJA $750 scholarship. Kallie is a sophomore at South Dakota State University (SDSU) majoring in animal science.

She has been a member of the AGJA for 12 years and served on the AGJA Board of Directors in 20172019. At SDSU, Kallie is a

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Colton Ivers, son of Steven and Rosalie Ivers, was awarded the AGJA $500 scholarship. Colton will enter his freshman year of college at Kansas State University this fall where he will major in animal science and industry. Colton is entering his second year on the AGJA Board of Directors where he will serve as the vice president for 2019-2020. In high school, Colton was an active leader within his FFA chapter where he served on the officer team for three years. He was also active in 4-H and was a member of the Reserve

Champion National 4-H Quiz Bowl Team in 2017 and placed third high individual in the same contest.

Colton Ivers also received the Patti Kendrick Memorial scholarship, which was presented by the Vehige family, Billings, Missouri, on the behalf of the Kendrick family, Palmyra, Missouri. In addition, Grady Hammer was awarded the Mary Zillinger Cates scholarship, presented by the Murray family, Kingfisher, Oklahoma.

Congratulations to all award recipients. We wish you well in your future endeavors! D

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Evaluating Sustainability in the Beef Industry

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or the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown creative writing contest, the senior division contestants were asked to evaluate sustainability in the beef industry.

The first place entries in the senior, intermediate, and junior divisions are rewarded each year for their accomplishments by having their winning entries published in the August Gelbvieh World.

By Grace Vehige, Billings, Missouri

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amily heirlooms. These are objects that are deemed significant and are passed down from generation to generation. Family heirlooms are treasured and well cared for; they are handled with caution and are respected. In this instance, the world’s population is one family; beef consumers are family. As beef producers, our gift to our family is a quality beef product. With each generation, the skills of farming and ranching are passed down. We are responsible for raising and supplying beef across the world. Our mission is to efficiently supply a food product that is positive environmentally, socially and economically.

While the idea of sustainability may sound simple, what does it truly mean to be a sustainable beef farmer? If you ask me, there is no one set definition for sustainable beef. Sustainability can mean anything from social responsibility to environmental responsibility. I’ve heard beef sustainability described as addressing the needs of the Three E’s: environment, ethics, economics. Sustainability in the environment relates to our surroundings and the sources of life.

Examples of environmental sustainability for beef producers include the following: managing natural resources responsibly, working to help decrease beef ’s carbon footprint, and managing water sources. On the other hand, sustainability relates to ethics because it addresses the morals and values that play into the decisions we make as producers; our decisions affect the people and animals that we feed. We are able to be ethically sustainable by caring for the health and well­being of our animals, ensuring food safety and

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operating our businesses with safety. The final practice for sustainability encompasses economical standards.

Economical sustainability addresses the way that product values are exchanged. Beef producers practice economical sustainability by ensuring efficiency within the supply chain, supporting local businesses and being attentive to global food security.

Over time, the influence of sustainability has added pressure to the agricultural industry due to challenges with the world’s climate, its resources and the dynamics of our human population. The beef industry has been a leader in sustainability. There are many factors that are constantly being battled in the agricultural industry, specifically in the beef industry. As beef producers, we are faced with consumer challenges and wavering demands. In the market, sustainable products have been trending and growing in popularity. Restaurant chains, such as McDonald’s, have become aware of these market trends and are currently working with their supply companies to address the consumer demands. These companies have pledged to move toward providing sustainable products, especially sustainable beef products. When businesses like McDonald’s pledge to move toward sustainable beef products, it means that beef producers must move toward those practices as well.

Producers with operations that vary from cow/calf to feeding or packing all work based off the demands of consumers as they face economic viability. If you talk with cattle producers, you will hear a common theme in their operational management. All cattlemen work to continually improve; improvement equates to sustainability. Because the United States beef chain is a top supplier in worldwide food security, it is vital that producers are aware of the social responsibilities, environmental precautions and economic impacts of the business. According to data from a beef marketing executive director, there are 123 ways to identify sustainable beef. To narrow the 123 indicators down, this same industry professional lists 6 indicators of sustainable beef products: animal care, efficiency of yield, water resources, land resources, greenhouse emissions and employee safety and well-being.

All of the indicators of sustainable beef are geared toward providing a quality product at a feasible rate.

In our industry, the most important facet to take into account is the fact that it is our duty to feed and fuel the world. Beef is sustainable because its producers are cultivators of the land and compassionate livestock

junior editorial GW handlers. The practice farming and ranching is a testament to those who came before us and those who raised us. We are beef producers because we choose to be. We may not get to decide what trends influence the market, but we do get to choose to continue to improve our practices and our production. As beef producers we choose to wake up each day with the intention of making a difference, and we do it without any request of gratitude or recognition. I think there’s something peaceful and humbling about cattlemen and women.

We are people of strong integrity, and we are people with kind hearts.

technologies, we are sure to continue our advancement as the world’s best protein source. I believe that as Gelbvieh producers, we encompass strong and genuine intentions to help deliver quality products. More so, we treasure time spent with family and truly understand the value of investing in our young people so that we can continue to advance environmentally, socially and economically. By working toward more sustainable beef practices, we are providing the future generations of beef producers with the heirlooms of our trade. No matter where the industry may lead, beef is al ways what’s for dinner. D

Due to already increased market trends, sustainability is something that will continue to be a player in the agricultural and food industries in the future. In the beef industry, we can assure sustainable products by continuing to learn and improve with generational development. Just like family heirlooms, the safe, efficient and sustainable practices of the beef industry can be passed down from generation to generation, and with the constant innovation of new

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2019 AGJA Music City Showdown

Junior Skill-A-Thon

Garrett Dunn, Kan., Champion; Justine Pope, Neb., Reserve; Tobby Voss, Neb., Third; Joseph Tollett, Kan., Fourth; William Welsh, Neb., Fifth; Corbin Lowe, Kan., Sixth; Jacie Carroll, Mo., Seventh; Grayson Turnmire, Mo., Eighth; Brittany Anderson, Mo., Ninth; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Tenth.

Intermediate Skill-A-Thon

Jaylea Pope, Neb., Champion; Taylor Blanton, Ohio, Reserve; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Third; Preston Dunn, Kan., Fourth; Drew Stock, Iowa, Fifth; Lincoln Martin, Kan., Sixth; Ian Dunn, Kan., Seventh; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Eighth; Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Ninth; Lily Judd, Kan., Tenth.

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Senior Skill-A-Thon

Casey Martin, Ill., Champion; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Reserve; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Third; Grady Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Madalynn Welsh; Neb., Fifth; Addison Starr, Neb., Sixth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Seventh; Alex Barwick, Neb., Eighth; Danielle Stock, Iowa, Ninth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Tenth.

Junior Poster Contest

Hayden Tabor, Okla., Champion; Callie Derossett, Ky., Reserve; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Third; Breckon Murray, Okla., Fourth; Keegan Turnmire, Mo., Fifth; Justine Pope, Neb., Sixth; Jacie Carroll, Mo., Seventh; Maya Carroll, Mo., Eighth; Joseph Tollett, Kan., Ninth; Hailey Gilliam, Ky., Tenth.

Intermediate Poster Contest

Cameron Nowack, Mo., Champion; Charley Fanning, Mo., Reserve; Addyson Primm, Mo., Third; Bailee Worley, N.C., Fourth; Lincoln Martin, Kan., Fifth; Sarah Caroll, Mo., Sixth; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Seventh; Braxton Murray, Okla., Eighth; Charles Branstetter, Ky., Ninth; Brooke Cooper, Kan. Tenth.

Senior Poster Contest

Johnathan Kohley, Mo., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Clark Worley, N.C., Third; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Cade Cameron, Iowa, Fifth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Sixth; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Seventh.

Junior Sales Talk Justine Pope, Neb., Champion; Breckon Murray, Okla., Reserve; Keegan Turnmire, Mo., Third; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Fourth; Garrett Dunn, Kan., Fifth; Kailin Riessland, Neb., Sixth; William Welsh, Neb., Seventh; Jacie Carroll, Mo., Eighth; Grayson Turnmire, Mo., Ninth; Corbin Lowe, Kan., Tenth.

Intermediate Sales Talk

Preston Dunn, Kan., Champion; Lily Judd, Kan., Reserve; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Third; Braxton Murray, Okla., Fourth; Kyson Thiel, Okla., Fifth; Grace Steenbergen, Wyo., Sixth; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Seventh; Lincoln Martin, Ky., Eighth; Charles Branstetter, Ken., Ninth; Annalee Starr, Neb., Tenth.

Senior Sales Talk

Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Third; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Fourth; Addison Starr, Neb., Fifth; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Sixth; Alex Barwick, Neb., Seventh; Brian Gill, Ky., Eighth; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Ninth; Colton Cox, N.C., Tenth.

Intermediate Graphic Design

Jaylea Pope, Neb., Champion; Braxton Murray, Okla., Reserve; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Third; Lily Judd, Kan., Fourth; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Fifth; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Sixth; Taylor Blanton, Ohio, Seventh.

Senior Graphic Design Junior Graphic Design

Hayden Tabor, Okla., Champion; Breckon Murray, Okla., Reserve; Justine Pope, Neb., Third; William Welsh, Neb., Fourth; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio., Fifth

Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Third; Addison Starr, Neb., Fourth

Junior Creative Writing

Breckon Murray, Okla., Champion; Hayden Tabor, Okla., Reserve; Justine Pope, Okla., Third; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Fourth; William Welsh, Neb., Fifth; Lacy Judd, Kan., Sixth

Senior Creative Writing Grace Vehige, Mo., Champion; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Reserve; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Third; Clark Worley, N.C., Fourth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Fifth

Intermediate Junior Video Murray, Okla., Creative Writing Breckon Champion; Bailee Worley, Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Champion; Braxton Murray, Okla., Reserve; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Third; Taylor Blanton, Ohio, Fourth; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Fifth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Sixth

N.C., Reserve; Hayden Tabor, Okla., Third; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Fourth; Maya Carroll, Mo., Fifth; Jacie Carroll, Mo., Sixth

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Intermediate Video

Braxton Murray, Okla., Champion; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Third; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Fourth; Justine Pope, Neb., Fifth; Sarah Carroll, Mo., Sixth; Taylor Blanton, Ohio, Sixth

Junior Photo

Hayden Tabor, Okla., Champion; Breckon Murray, Okla., Reserve; Lacy Judd, Kan., Third; Lincoln Martin, Kan., Fourth; Clayton Jones, Ky., Fifth; Hailey Gilliam, Ky., Sixth; Lincoln Martin, Kan., Seventh; Hailey Gilliam, Ky., Eighth; Breckon Murray, Okla., Ninth; William Welsh, Neb., Tenth

Senior Photo

Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Champion; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Reserve; Cade Cameron, Iowa, Third; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Fourth; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Fifth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Sixth; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Seventh; Johnathan Kohley, Mo., Eighth; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Ninth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Tenth

Senior Video

Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Champion; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Reserve

Intermediate Photo

Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Champion; Sadie Morris, Miss., Reserve; Addyson Primm, Mo., Third; Sadie Morris, Miss., Fourth; Charles Branstetter, Ky., Fifth; Lily Judd, Kan., Sixth; Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Seventh; Molly Anderson, N.C., Eighth; Addyson Primm, Mo., Ninth; Bailee Worley, N.C., Tenth

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Junior Quiz Bowl

Champion Team: Kailin Riessland, Neb.; Justine Pope, Neb.; William Welsh, Neb.; Breckon Murray, Okla.

Reserve Champion Team: Owen Morris, Miss.; Spencer Martin, Miss.; Tobby Voss, Neb.; Hayden Tabor, Okla.

Intermediate Quiz Bowl

Champion Team: Ian Dunn, Kan.; Preston Dunn, Kan.; Lily Judd, Kan.; Nick Doering, Kan. Reserve Champion Team: Sarah Carroll, Mo.; Cameron Nowack, Mo.; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio; Taylor Blanton, Ohio

Senior Quiz Bowl

Champion Team: Addison Starr, Neb.; Madalynn Welsh, Neb.; Casey Martin, Ill.; Johnathan Kohley, Mo. Reserve Champion Team: Karsyn Youngblood, Kan.; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan.; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan.; Brooke Nowack, Mo.

Junior/ Intermediate Team Fitting

Reserve Champion Team; Grady Hammer, Kan.; Johnathan Kohley, Mo.

Champion Team: Jessie Lowe, Mo.; Isabel Lowe, Mo.; Brittany Anderson, Mo.

Junior Prepared Speaking Reserve Champion Team: Cameron Nowack, Mo., Sarah Carroll, Mo., Jacie Carroll, Mo., Maya Carroll, Mo

Senior Team Fitting

Champion Team: Casey Martin, Ill.; Brooke Nowack, Mo.

Justine Pope, Neb., Champion; Breckon Murray, Okla., Reserve; Keegan Turnmire, Mo., Third; Corbin Lowe, Kan., Fourth; Garrett Dunn, Kan., Fifth; William Welsh, Neb., Sixth; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Seventh; Tucker Wilson, Mich., Eighth; Kailin Riessland, Neb., Hayden Tabor, Okla., Tenth

Intermediate Prepared Speaking

Junior Individual Judging

Grace Steenbergen, Wyo., Champion; Preston Dunn, Kan., Reserve; Abigail Fleming, Okla., Third; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Fourth; Lincoln Martin, Kan., Fifth; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Sixth; Braxton Murray, Okla., Seventh; Ian Dunn, Kan., Eighth; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Ninth; Bailee Worley, N.C., Tenth

Justine Pope, Neb., Champion; Tobby Voss, Neb., Reserve; Corbin Lowe, Kan., Third; Kailin Riessland, Neb., Fourth; Levi Judd, Kan., Fifth; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Sixth; Lacy Judd, Kan., Seventh; Maya Carroll, Mo., Eighth; Breckon Murray, Okla., Ninth; Cooper Bird, Iowa, Tenth

Junior Senior Prepared Judging Team Speaking Champion Team: Breckon Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Third; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Fifth; Addison Starr, Neb., Sixth.

Murray, Okla., William Welsh, Neb., Justine Pope, Neb., Kailin Riessland, Neb. Reserve Champion Team: Garrett Dunn, Kan., Avarielle Hightower, Kan., Corbin Lowe, Kan., Cooper Bird, Iowa

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Intermediate Individual Judging

Jaycie Forbes, S.D., Champion; Sadie Morris, Miss., Reserve; Preston Dunn, Kan., Third; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Fourth; Lily Judd, Kan., Fifth; Ian Dunn, Kan., Sixth; Brooke Cooper, Kan., Seventh; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Eighth; Cody Brown, Kan., Ninth; Charles Branstetter, Ky., Tenth.

Intermediate Judging Team

Champion Team: Ian Dunn, Kan.; Preston Dunn, Kan.; Lily Judd, Kan.; Nick Doering, Kan. Reserve Champion Team: Kyson Thiel, Okla;, Jaycie Forbes, S.D.; Clint Main, Indiana; Teaghan Bird, Iowa

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Senior Individual Judging

Colton Cox, N.C., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Lane Enyart, Okla., Third; Alex Barwick, Neb., Fourth; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Fifth; Johnathan Kohley, Mo., Sixth; Kaden Cook, Okla., Seventh; Cody Forbes, S.D., Eighth; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Ninth; Logan Buffo, Kan., Tenth

Senior Judging Team

Champion Team: Lane Enyart, Okla., Kyle Chapman, Okla., Kaden Cook, Okla., Cody Forbes, S.D. Reserve Champion Team: Brooke Nowack, Mo., Johnathan Kohley, Mo., Karley Rumfelt, Mo., Luke Rash, Mo.

Junior Showmanship

Senior Showmanship

Intermediate Showmanship

PeeWee Showmanship

Justine Pope, Neb., Champion; Tucker Wilson, Mich., Reserve; Brittany Anderson, Mo., Third; Levi Judd, Kan., Fourth; Corbin Lowe, Kan., Fifth; Avarie Hightower, Kan., Sixth; Kaycee Brown, Kan., Seventh; Callie Derossett, Ky., Eighth; William Welsh, Neb., Ninth; Tobby Voss, Neb., Tenth

Kyson Thiel, Okla., Champion; Allie Raab, Ind., Reserve; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Third; Jaycie Forbes, S.D., Fourth; Jessie Lowe, Mo., Fifth; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Sixth; Braxton Murray, Okla., Seventh; Sarah Carroll, Mo., Eighth; Addyson Primm, Mo., Ninth; Molly Anderson, N.C., Tenth

Grady Hammer, Kan., Champion; Colton Spencer, Mo., Reserve; Grace Vehige, Mo., Third; Kyle Chapman, Okla., Fourth; Lane Enyart, Okla., Fifth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Sixth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Seventh; Colton Ivers, Minn., Eighth; Johnathan Kohley, Mo., Ninth; Austin Teeter, N.C., Tenth

Premier Breeder Award Preston Dunn, Kan.

State Herdsmanship More than 10 Head Missouri

State Herdsmanship Less than 10 Head Michigan

Pop Can Tabs Contest Most Collected

Oklahoma, First; Kansas, Second; Nebraska, Third

State Challenge Cup Less than 10 Head

Rookie of the Year

Taylor Blanton, Ohio

Champion: Kentucky Reserve: Ohio

State Champion Cup More than 10 Head Champion: Kansas Reserve: Missouri

All-Around

Justine Pope, Neb., Champion; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Reserve; Preston Dunn, Kan., Third; Breckon Murray, Okla., Fourth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Fifth; Corbin Lowe, Kan., Sixth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Seventh; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Eighth; Lexi Rittenhouse, Ohio, Ninth; Braxton Murray, Okla., Tenth

Thank you to Linde’s Livestock Photography and Walton Webcasting for coverage of the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown, Lebanon, Tennessee.

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Beef Advocacy and Today’s Beef Industry

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or the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown creative writing contest, the intermediate division contestants were asked why beef advocacy is an important aspect of the beef industry. The first place entries in the senior, intermediate, and junior divisions are rewarded each year for their accomplishments by having their winning entries published in the August Gelbvieh World.

By Laura Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio

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eef is an important component to a healthy balanced diet. Beef is the segment of U.S. agriculture with the largest economic impact. Beef also plays an important role in the sustainability of American agriculture. Most importantly, the beef industry is very near and dear to my heart, and probably your heart too. Without a strong beef industry, trade would suffer, livelihoods would wither and dramatically change, and a lot of beef by products would be missed.

As beef producers it is our job to be the best advocates we can be for our industry to keep our industry strong and successful. With less than two percent of the U.S. population being directly involved in production agriculture, that leaves 98 percent of Americans to know little to nothing about where their food comes from or how it is produced. Many of them even think it comes from a grocery store. With social media being most peoples source of news and information, accurate and inaccurate information can spread very quickly and often unfairly damage the beef industry’s reputation.

Advocates for the beef industry have several different faces. Beef advocacy is important at the local, state, and federal level with our lawmakers to ensure they have the interest of beef producers in mind while shaping our laws. Legislation and taxation can be extremely damaging to our industry. Property rights, environmental regulations, and trade are some of the issues we have seen affect the beef industry.

As beef producers, it’s important to be leaders and role models in our communities and raise beef in a

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way to shed positive light on the beef industry. Not everything about raising beef is glamorous. And there are a lot of how’s and why’s that we must answer for our neighbors and our communities, so they understand why we do what we do, even when sometimes it isn’t pretty. Things like dehorning, castration and even weaning are easily misunderstood by people who are not involved in production agriculture.

Being an advocate for the beef industry on social media is another important way to keep out industry in a positive light. One post on a social media platform can be spread quickly and damage can be done rapidly.

Its critical to share positive, true, and consumer friendly information on social media. People crave knowledge, but we must feed them accurate, timely information to keep the truth of our industry at the forefront.

Education is another way of being an advocate.

Taking time to expose youth to our industry is a great way to build a solid foundation for their beef industry knowledge base. Exposing kids to our industry at a young age can leave them with a positive impression of beef and the beef industry.

Another reason we must be good advocates for the beef industry is because of animal rights activist groups. We must tell our own story before they tell it for us. They might get a hold of a photo of a cow in a pasture and Photoshop it into something it is not, then post it on social media. That Photoshopped photo will instantly get hundreds of views that then will get hundreds of comments that criticize farmers, and a picture that is not what it seems. There are 2.77 billion people worldwide who have social media accounts.

That number is expected to grow to 2.9 billion by 2020. Any of these people could be looking at that Photoshopped photo, and that is hurting farmers and agriculturists greatly.

I enjoy being involved in the beef industry and I hope one day to raise my kids in the beef industry as well. It is critical to me that the beef industry remains strong and viable for our future generations. This is quite possibly the most important reason we must be the best advocates we can be for the beef industry. D

junior news GW Honorary Friends of the AGJA

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or the fourth consecutive year, special awards were presented to supporters of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) for their impact on the association and its members. Honorary Friends of the AGJA awards were presented to two long-time supporters of the AGJA at the 2019, AGJA Music City Showdown awards banquet, which was held on Friday, July 12, 2019 in Lebanon, Tennessee.

children and four grandchildren have all been active in the association. In fact, the Gallaways have attended 22 consecutive AGJA junior classics! Their service to the breed is not limited to the AGJA: Randy has also served on the AGA Board of Directors for two terms. D

Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tennessee Butler Creek Farms as been a long-time supporter of the AGJA for many years and had an integral role in the planning of the Music City Showdown this year.

The Butler family has been a part of both the AGJA and American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) for many years.

In addition, Butler Creek Farm’s Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics have made their way to grand champion drives in both junior and open shows countless times and provided a solid foundation for many AGJA member’s herds.

Gallaway Gelbvieh, Mulhall, Oklahoma Randy and Pam Gallaway’s support of the AGJA has spanned over two decades. The family got started in the Gelbvieh breed in 1992 and since then the couple’s three

Friends of the AGJA Award Recipients (left to right) Butler Creek Farms: Autumn, Henley (infant), Zack, Michael, and Barbi Butler; Gallaway Gelbvieh: Pam and Randy Gallaway

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS ILLINOIS

OHIO

INDIANA

J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC. Jerry & Karen Wilson 335 Gelbvieh Lane, Ava, IL 62907 618-521-8620 • jkgf88@frontier.com

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Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER

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Your call or visit is Always Welcome

Promote Your Operation

Advertise with a State Round-up ad in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World

For information about advertising, call Lynn at the AGA office • 303.465.2333

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AGJA Ambassadors Announced for 2019-2020

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ongratulations to William Welsh, Franklin, Nebraska, and Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for being selected as the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) ambassadors for 2019-2020.

Grace Steenbergen, daughter of Dale Steenbergen and Sharon Fain, was chosen as the AGJA Intermediate Ambassador. In addition to her new role, she is actively involved in FFA, 4-H, crosscountry running, track, FBLA and FCA. Grace is a sophomore at Burns Junior/Senior High School in Burns, Wyoming.

Grace’s enthusiasm for the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed and the AGJA will serve her well during her year representing the association as Ambassador. Grace

has been attending AGJA Junior Classics since 2014, but her trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in 2014 has made a lasting impression.

“I decided to participate in all the events I could and I was beyond excited to be around others who shared the passion for agriculture and the Gelbvieh breed like me.”

Advocating for the breed that Grace is so fond of comes second nature as well. She has incorporated the Gelbvieh and Balancer message into local speech competitions and FFA activities.

William Welsh, son of Brian and Gina Welsh, was chosen as the AGJA Junior Ambassador. Along with being actively involved with AGJA for three years, William is a fifth grader involved in 4-H, basketball, wrestling and baseball.

William, like many involved with the Gelbvieh breed, credits the people as being a spotlight of inspiration.

“The thing I love most about the Gelbvieh breed is the friends that I have made in my three years of being in the association. I believe that I will have these friends for the rest of my life!

Some of these friends, I am sure will be business contacts in the future.”

The AGJA created the ambassador program to encourage and support youth involvement in the breed’s activities. The ambassadors represent the AGJA at Gelbvieh functions throughout the year, including the North American International Livestock Exposition and the National Western Stock Show, along with many state fairs and other events. D

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junior editorial GW We’re Pumped About the Future of Gelbvieh… are You?

these females more economical. This coupled with their hardiness and ease to adapt to surroundings makes them a prime choice for herds across the United States.

Additionally, they offer more longevity because of their superior structure with an optimal foot size and shape, lessening chances of foot rot.

By Breckon Murray, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

If the Gelbvieh’s maternal excellence isn’t exciting enough, then the breeds added post­weaning growth should be appreciated. Feedlots across the country are looking to acquire Gelbvieh influenced cattle because of their impressive gains. This paired with the breed’s ability to maintain favorable yield grades at harvest gives them a better opportunity to receive premiums.

his is an exciting period in the beef industry and an even more thrilling time to be in the Gelbvieh business. The future undoubtedly holds many opportunities for Gelbvieh cattle and their breeders. The part I love most about being in the Gelbvieh business is the maternal superiority and docility of the cattle, with an advantage in growth and adaptability. Gelbvieh cattle are the optimal breed choice for my environment and operation.

The most thrilling thing about being in the Gelbvieh business is the temperament of the cattle. Gelbvieh cattle tend to be easier to handle. This means when we are sorting or processing cattle on our operation, I have the chance to safely help. Because the breed is more docile, they cost cattlemen and women less in fence repairs and added time catching and sorting. Not to mention they are less stressful to be around. In today’s markets, it is vital to cut cost wherever possible.

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or the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown creative writing contest, the junior division contestants were asked to discuss why they were pumped for the future of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed.

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In a world where expenses are high, and cattle prices are struggling every pound counts. This means the added fertility and milking ability of Gelbvieh females results in a higher percent of calves weaned at a heavier weight.

More pounds of calf out of fewer mother cows makes

I’m excited about being in the beef industry and the position of the Gelbvieh breed. The cattle have numerous favorable traits, making them the smart, reliable, and profitable choice for commercial cattle producer now and in the future. D

The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association would like to

Congratulate

All the AGJA members for their success throughout the year and at the 2019 AGJA Music City Showdown.

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS

KENTUCKY Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000.

Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

NORTH CAROLINA

TENNESSEE Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

John & Liz Loy (865) 687-1968 (865) 235-8869 (C)

7611 Dyer Rd. Luttrell, TN 37779 j.b.loy@att.net

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hamptoncattlecompany@gmail.com

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com Office (434) 376-3567 Fax (434) 376-7008 James D. Bennett 434/376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434/941-8245 Jim G. Bennett 434/664-7935 Brian R. Bennett 434/664-8309 Dalton G. Bennett 434/664-7946 PO Box 117 • Red House, VA • 23963 Total Performance Bull Sale • Nov. 29, 2019

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Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILL

Farms Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 C 276/620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

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Tucker Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

THE HERD THAT CONSISTENTLY PRODUCES CATTLE WITH PERFORMANCE, CARCASS AND EYE APPEAL.

ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE 2ND SATURDAY IN NOV.

BULLS FOR SALE 640 McAdams Loop Jacks Creek, TN 38347 TuckerFarmsTN@gmail.com

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round.

Milton Tucker 731-608-5274

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World and on our website:

VIRGINIA Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784

Promote Your Operation

REGISTERED POLLED GELBVIEH C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC

Roger Morris • C.W. Moss 928 Morris Road Appomattox, VA 24522 434.574.6592 Roger Morris C.W. Moss 434.315.4294 434.391.4458

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SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES

Call Lynn at the AGA office • 303.465.2333

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Items for Events of Interest News for Information Exchange Dates for upcoming shows and field days.

State Association news

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Send all items to: Gelbvieh World 1001 S. 70th Street, Ste. 215 Lincoln, NE 68510 lynnv@gelbvieh.org

It's time to book your fall Sale Dates!

Visit GelbviehAuction.com, BalancerAuction.com, or call Rance Long 918.510.3464 or Jeff Stansberry 615.479.1852 for details.

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WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

ARIZONA

IOWA

The Prosser Family

928/289-2619•928/380-5149cell Winslow, AZ

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www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at the Ranch

Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292

NEVADA

COLORADO

Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

Dick & Jean Williams

Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

(C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

Fonda, IA 50540

P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442

“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty

WASHINGTON LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH

arms (712) 288-5349 arms Gelbvieh & Red Angus

Email: rickylin@ncn.net www.linquistfarms.com

LONE O AK C AT T L E

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

hornsandthorns@netins.net

(319) 489-2275 (319) 480-1564

Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere

FL

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

509-566-8805 • LedgerwoodGelbvieh@gmail.com “Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman

MONTANA Quality livestock that Work for you Gelbvieh Carcass Quality Calving Ease Tenderness Docility

Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

1496 Goose Creek Rd. • Raynesford, MT 59469 Ranch Phone: 406.738.4220 • BarJRGelbvieh@3rivers.net BarJRGelbvieh.com

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WYOMING

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Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Wesley Brown

3794 Rd. 215 • Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-351-6453 • ninebar9@hotmail.com Purebred Bulls, Heifers & Select Embryos Performance BRED in, Not FED in!

Martens Gelbvieh

Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577 712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

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Triple H Farms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632 712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947 tripleh1@unitedwb.coop

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS MINNESOTA

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266

Tom Scarponcini

Richie & Sarah Heinrich 701/320-6484 (cell) email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

NORTH DAKOTA

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March

SOUTH DAKOTA

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-6262

www.Balancerbulls.com

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty (605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com Gerald & Sarah Adkins www.adkinsgelbvieh.com 41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen

Chimney Butte RanCh

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

Ph: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell) jimbeastrom@mncomm.com • www.beastromranch.com

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney 605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm. net

Doug & Carol Hille

3320 51st Street, Mandan, ND 58554 701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083 Email: chimneybutteranch@westriv.com Website: chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

lori.maude@gmail.com

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448 Hermosa, SD

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

Get ready for upcoming sales!

6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 AJ Munger 605-521-4468 Commercial Sales Andy LeDoux 785-527-3188 Registered Sales 1-855-303-BULL • www.eaglepassranch.com

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MIDWEST BREEDERS Judd Ranch Inc.

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Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd 423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371

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26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

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620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

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1210 G Rd. Stockton, ks 67669 785.737.3319 diamondv@live.com Building Gelbvieh Genetics since 1989

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Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-842-3225 • 417-529-0081(cell)

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

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Bob Harriman (660) 492-2504

Private Treaty Listing www.bhsf.us

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Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, KS 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

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Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron 573.280.4633

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MIDWEST BREEDERS NEBRASKA

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

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Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502 GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

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J. J. Boehler

70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966 308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207 Ronald RogeRs

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

Jeff Swanson • 308/991-0727 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967 www.swansoncattleco.com

Cedar Top Ranch

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm 21640 Lawrence 2192 Aurora, MO 65605

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163

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Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, NE • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com www.facebook/wolfgelbvieh.com Bulls For The BeeF Business Gelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus F Angus Hybrids Randy & Leslie Lemke 1757 Road 2500, (H) 402-756-7090 Lawrence, NE 68957 (C) 402-469-2284 rllemke@gtmc.net www.lemkecattle.com

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GW ad index 3 G Ranch..........................................47

Hart Farm Gelbvieh.........................54

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh.......................53

ABCS Gelbvieh.................................52

Hilltop Farms....................................54

Rocking GV Gelbvieh......................55

Adkins Gelbvieh...............................53

Hodges Ranch...................................57

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh..........55

AGF................................................. IFC

Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch......................53

Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay....52

AGJA..................................................17

Holle Gelbvieh..................................54

Schafer Farms, Inc............................53

B/F Cattle Company.........................54

J&K Gelbvieh Farm..........................47

Seedstock Plus Genetics..................59

Bar Arrow Cattle Company............54

J Bar M Gelbvieh..............................54

Seedstock Plus...................................59

Bar JR Gelbvieh.................................52

Judd Ranch, Inc........................... 1, 54

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms...................55

Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc........................52

Kansas Junior Gelbvieh Assn..........31

Sullivan Supply....................................9

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch...............53

Kentucky Gelbvieh Assn....................5

Swanson Cattle Company...............55

Boehler Gelbvieh..............................55

Kicking Horse Ranch.......................52

Swenson Gelbvieh............................53

Bow K Ranch....................................52

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms......................57

Taubenheim Gelbvieh......................55

Brandywine Farm.............................53

Knoll Crest Farm..............................50

Tennessee Cattle Business...............49

Bull Barn Genetics..................... 32, 59

Koehn Cattle Co...............................57

The 88 Ranch.....................................55

Canadian Gelbvieh Assn.................59

Land of Oz/ John C Oswald............54

Thorstenson Gelbvieh......................53

Cattlemen’s Connection...................59

Lambert, Doak..................................59

Thull Gelbvieh Farm........................53

C-Cross Cattle Company................50

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh......................52

TransOva Genetics...........................11

Cedar Top Ranch......................55, BC

Lemke Cattle.....................................55

Triple H Farms..................................52

Chimney Butte Ranch......................53

Linde’s Livestock Photography.......35

Triple K Gelbvieh..............................54

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC................50

Linquist Farms..................................52

Tucker Farms....................................50

Circle S Ranch...................................54

Little Windy Hill Farms...................50

UAW...................................................60

CJ&L Livestock.................................53

Lone Oak Cattle................................52

Volek Ranch......................................53

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh..............50

Lost River Livestock.........................53

Warner Beef Genetics ..................IBC

Coles Bend Cattle Company...........50

LubriSyn............................................33

White Oak Farms.............................55

Cranview Gelbvieh...........................53

M&P Gelbvieh..................................55

Wildwood Acres...............................47

Cunningham, Ronn.........................59

Markes Family Farms.......................57

Wilkinson Gelbvieh.........................52

Danell Diamond Six Ranch.............52

Martens Gelbvieh.............................52

Wolf Gelbvieh...................................55

Diamond L Farms............................57

Martin Cattle Company...................57

Diamond V Gelbvieh.......................54

McCarty, Dan....................................59

Dromgoole’s Heaven........................57

Miller Gelbvieh.................................57

Eagle Pass Ranch....................... 39, 53

Mitchell Marketing Service.............59

Flying H Genetics.............................55

MLM Gelbvieh..................................55

Gale Rippey Farms...........................50

Mulroy Farms....................................54

Gelbviehauction.com.......................51

MultiMin USA..................................30

Green Hills Gelbvieh................... 3, 50

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh...................52

GS Ridge Top Ranch........................52

Nowack Cattle Company.................54

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh........53

Oklahoma Gelbvieh Assn..................7

Hampton Cattle Company..............50

Plateau Gelbvieh...............................52

Harriman Santa Fe...........................54

Post Rock Cattle Company.............54

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS Koehn Cattle Co.

ALABAMA

Patrick Koehn

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms Q u a l i t y B l a ck & R e d G e l b v i e h C a t t l e

TEXAS

73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, OK 580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

Dustin Kittle

Jim & Pat Dromgoole

816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-5822 www.kittlefarms.com

4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469 Home

(281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

www.dromgoolesheaven.com Show Cattle Managers: James & Shannon Worrell • (325) 258-4656

EXCEPTIONAL BULLS

ARKANSAS

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

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(870) 426-4469 or (870) 704-9450

15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, AR 72662 Hodgesranch@live.com

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

Martin Cattle Company David & Rita Martin

256 Boyce Road Judsonia, Ar 72081 C: 501.278.7614 www.martincattleco.com

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

Duane Miller

Cell: 870-844-5664 duane83@centurytel.net www.millergelbvieh.com

OKLAHOMA LeGRAND Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

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GW events of interest September 2019

January 2020

Sep. 2 AGA Office closed for Labor Day Sep. 14 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Field Day,

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh, Mandan, ND

Jan. 10-13 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Events,

Denver, CO

October 2019

Feb. 3

Feb. 8

Feb. 18

Feb. 22

Feb. 22

Feb. 27

Oct. 12

Oct. 19 Oct. 25

Oct. 26

Oct. 30

Judd Ranch 29th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Carthage, MO T Bar S Cattle Company Focused on the Future Bull and Female Sale, Billings, MO Flying H Genetics 23rd Grown on Grass Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Butler, MO Nov. 2 National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, IN

November 2019 Nov. 2 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull

and Female Sale, Osceola, MO Nov. 2 TJB Gelbvieh 8th Annual Bull Sale,

Chickamauga, GA Nov. 9 Dobson Ranch Foundation Sale, Perkins, OK Nov. 9 23rd Annual Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh &

Balancer® Sale, Springfield, MO Nov. 15 Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Opportunities”

Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Nov. 16 Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska State Sale,

Arapahoe, NE Nov. 23 Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale XIV in

conjunction with Complete Dispersal of

Brandywine Farms Herd, Kingsville, MO Nov. 28 – 29 AGA Office closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 30 3rd Annual Boys from the South Bull Sale,

Lebanon, TN

December 2019 Dec. 4-6 49th AGA National Convention, Billings, MT Dec. 6 Knoll Crest Farm, Inc. Total Performance Bull

Sale, Red House, VA Dec. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Fall Female Sale,

Pierce, CO Dec. 21 CJ&L Livestock 6th Annual Bull Sale,

Hermosa, SD Dec. 24-27 AGA Office closed for Christmas

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February 2020 Taubenheim Gelbvieh 31st Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, ND Cedar Top Ranch 42nd Annual Maternal Empire Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO

March 2020 Mar. 3

Mar. 7

Mar. 7 Mar. 7

Mar. 14

Mar. 19

Mar. 28

Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Investment” Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Judd Ranch 42nd Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale, Hope, AR Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO

April 2020 Apr. 11 Bar T Bar Ranches Inc. Annual Bull Sale,

Winslow, AZ Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event Editor’s Note: If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to rebeccam@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

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