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27th Annual Judd Ranch

Gelbvieh, Balancer® & Red Angus

Cow Power Female Sale

Saturday, October 14 • 12:00 noon • Pomona, Kansas One hour SW of Kansas City • Free Trucking in U.S. on Purchases of $20,000+

There are cows; then there are females like this beautiful Judd Ranch first calf heifer with her powerhouse bull calf. The difference: fertility, maternal ability, performance, eye appeal, teat and udder structure. The list goes on and on, including Judd Ranch being honored 18 of the past 19 years (1998-2016) as the breeds #1 Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction breeder and owner. Plus cows that produced 278 bulls that sold in our March bull sale, with an 82 lb. average birth weight/883 lb. average weaning weight.

Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Ranch when 100–plus Judd Ranch (spring & fall/bred & open) females will be sold at auction. A vast majority of the offering will be homozygous polled and every female is Judd Ranch bred and raised.

Put a Judd Ranch Female to work in your herd and see the difference Call Cattlemen’s Connection Toll-Free 1-800-743-0026 for your sale catalog.

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12 AGJA Elects Board of Directors

IN EVERY ISSUE

16 Growing Up Gelbvieh: Jim Dobson

Contact Us

By Angela Vesco

18 American Gelbvieh Junior Association Strategic Plan 2017-2021

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Information Exchange

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Events of Interest

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22 AGJA Members Compete at the 2017 Big Red Classic

View photos and results from the 236 head show.

30 Scholarships Announced at Big Red Classic 32 Big Red Classic Educational Contest Results 42 Over the Fence with Brad Bennett

By Megan Slater

44 The Benefits of Genomic Technology Outlined in Creative Writing Contest

By Karly Alexander

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

On the cover: This PeeWee exhibitor is hard at work at the Big Red Classic..

Photo taken by Drew Carlson

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

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It’s Not Just Another Cattle Show

View from the Board by Andrea Murray

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Thank you to the AGA and AGJA

By Mary Bea Martin

10 Recapping a Week in Grand Island

Junior Connection by Callahan Grund

350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 • Broomfield, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association ASSOCIATION STAFF

Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480)

Angela Vesco Director of Breed Growth angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484) Kari White Genetic Programs Coordinator kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kim Rounds Data Services Specialist kim@gelbvieh.org (ex. 482)

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator/Graphic Design lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486) Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485) Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org (ex. 472)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott Starr, President (2016) Stapleton, NE • 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Andy LeDoux, V. President (2015) Ree Hights, SD • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com

Duane Strider, Secretary (2015) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com Walter Teeter, Treasurer (2017) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

DIRECTORS John Carrel (2017) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com Leland Clark (2017) Barnard, KS • 785-792-6244 prcc@twinvalley.net

Lowell Rogers (2015) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com

Dennis Gustin (2016) Mandan, ND • 701-663-7266 gustindd@wildblue.net

Klint Sickler (2017) Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com

Doug Hughes (2017) Max Meadows, VA • 276-620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

Randy Sienknecht (2016) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 rmsink1209@msn.com

Andrea Murray (2016) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Neal Pearson (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-470-0448 njpearson@venturecomm.net

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Dustin Rippe (2015) Belleville, KS • 316-323-4874 dustin.rippe@yahoo.com

Jeff Swanson (2016) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com

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ADVERTISERS NEEDED: Individual dates still remain for the 2018 AGJA Calendar.

These listings are $40 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-pay basis.

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It’s Not Just Another Cattle Show

By Andrea Murray

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hope that this issue of the Gelbvieh World finds our members caught back up on rest and back to the normal routines of their daily lives. I am sure many of you are busy putting up hay and preparing to wean calves; the fruits of your last year’s labor.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a great thanks to the Junior Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska and the Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska for the time and hard work they devoted towards hosting an amazing and successful 2017 AGJA Big Red Junior Classic. I also want to thank our junior board for the commitment and devotion they put into not only Junior Classic, but also the junior program and its members. I would be remiss if I did not send my gratitude to the parents of our juniors that help make this program possible and devote countless hours at home and take time out of their own careers to further the skills and knowledge of their young Gelbvieh members. Congratulations to all our juniors for your rewards and successes, but more importantly for your hard work and dedication!

Junior Classic is a fun-filled six days that draws our junior members and their best cattle together.

Classic is not just another cattle show; youth also compete in various contests to prepare them for their future both in our breed and the beef industry.

Video, poster, graphic design, and sales talk contests encourage members to establish priceless promotional and marketing skills that they will use in their own operations and for the breed. Undoubtedly, the most dreaded contest is impromptu speaking.

The abilities acquired in this contest will continue to reap benefits for our members no matter what career path they choose. Quiz bowl and skill-a-thon push junior members to be well versed in beef cattle, the beef industry, and specifically Gelbvieh and Balancer® facts and trivia, and rewards them for their wisdom. In team fitting they must work together and communicate to obtain a common goal. They must

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also be able to see their animal’s flaws or weakness and disguise them with craft and steady hands.

Programs like mentor/protégé enable more experienced juniors to lead and form bonds by helping first or second time junior classic attendees negotiate the action-packed week. Through these contests our members learn hard work, dedication, and perseverance; all of which are traits to be admired of our upcoming leaders of tomorrow’s beef industry.

Classic for many juniors is centered around time spent with friends. Underneath these friendships they are forming their very own network of peers that will help them blaze new trails for themselves and Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. They establish firm relationships with these peers and established breeders through social time. They also leave lasting impressions on contest and cattle show judges, as well as sponsors. As a parent, I have encouraged my boys to seek out someone new to participate in contests with and make new friends! The bonds they form at Classic are invaluable and will last them a lifetime.

I believe one of the true advantages we hold as a breed is our junior program and the individuals that comprise it. I would encourage and challenge all of us to reach out to our own young members and to those that are not yet members and find ways to inspire, help, lead, and guide them. It is imperative that we continue to keep our junior program and junior classic high on our priority list. Our juniors are a jewel and they are the precious future of our Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. Through their annual meeting, contests, and running their own programs as committee and board members, we are ultimately preparing them to be adult members. As I consider the successes that some of our past junior members have achieved, I cannot help but think we will be truly amazed by the accomplishments of our current and future junior members. D

Program Genetics

WITH JUNIOR NATIONAL SUCCESS

POST ROCK WILMA 294Z8 Her most notable win in the show

ring was Reserve Champion Female in Denver, at the junior show in 2013. Pictured are three of her daughters by three different sires that have enjoyed success in the show ring for Meredith.

POST ROCK WILMA 334D8 Champion Bred and Owned Female and Supreme Champion Bred and Owned Female at the 2017 Big Red Classic Junior National Show. Meredith’s last trip around the ring in a blue polo proved to be a fun one. She’s a 294Z8 X Post Rock Power Built.

POST ROCK WILMA 340Z8 Champion Bred and Owned Female and Supreme Champion Bred and Owned Female in 2016 at the Dirt Road Classic in Stillwater, OK. Her first son sired by Astronaut will be a sale feature in 2018. She’s a 294Z8 X JRI Top Producer. Her flush brother was selected by Iver’s Family Gelbvieh as a herd sire.

POST ROCK WILMA 103D8 Winner of the spring heifer calf division at the junior show in Denver in 2017 and the Grand Champion Balancer Female at the always competitive Kansas/Nebraska Midwest State Show in 2017. She’s a 294Z8 X Gravity.

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH... Stay away from

negative people. They have a problem for every solution.

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 “Where calving ease, performance and eye-appeal come together.”

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Thank You to the AGA and AGJA

By Mary Bea Martin

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n December of 2015, a door opened for me when I eagerly accepted the position of junior programs coordinator and member services specialist with the American Gelbvieh Association. A few months ago, another door in my life opened with the opportunity to work with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as the associate director of member and affiliated services. As some of you may know, the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Big Red Classic in June was my last week with the AGA. What a wonderful event it was, thanks to the support from so many of you.

like to thank you for allowing me to be part of something I truly love, which is the agricuture industry.

From helping new members learn more about what the association offers, to helping AGA members with the database and assisting the AGJA with leadership events and regional and national shows, I appreciate all that I have learned along the way. For the last year and a half I have been doing something that I am passionate about and I am truly grateful for the opportunity I was given to serve all of you.

Thank you again to everyone that supported me along the way. If there is anything I can ever help you with at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Know that this is not goodbye; this is “I’ll see you later.” D

As I think about my time with the AGA, I would

CONTRATULATIONS Brooke Nowack for being named the 2017 Big Red Classic All Around Champion And to all the juniors on their achievements at the Big Red Classic

Brooke will be receiving the donation heifer calf at the 2018 NWSS.

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A.J. Munger • 605-521-4468 Andy LeDoux • 785-527-3188

Website: www.eaglepassranch.com 1-855-303-BULL 34261 200th St. • Highmore, SD 57345

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Recapping a Week in Grand Island

By Callahan Grund

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know while reading this it feels like it’s been an eternity since we’ve all been at The Big Red Classic, and for those of you who were not in attendance, it was a fantastic week. June 25, 2017, junior members from across the nation gathered in Grand Island, Nebraska, for The AGJA Big Red Classic. The weather was fantastic and the facilities were above and beyond everyone’s high expectations. The Junior Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska and the Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska put in a lot of long hours and hard work to prepare for this event and on behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank you once again! It was a great week of fantastic competition between members and time was spent fostering friendships and relationships once again that will last a lifetime. One of the things I spoke about throughout the week was the unique experience that our classic brings to our members each year. The competitions help hone the skills that are molding the future leaders of our cattle industry. As a younger member it’s easy to get overly concentrated on the prizes and coming in first, but it’s when you become an older member that you realize it’s so much bigger than that. Whether it be sales talk, where you utilize the skills it takes to market livestock in a real life scenario, or the judging contest where you have to make quick decisions and be able to defend them, these

are valuable skills you’ll use for the rest of your life. Going into my last year in the association I’ve been able to see members older than myself take these skills and become leaders and innovators within the livestock industry and beyond.

Another reoccurring theme that was described throughout the week was the family atmosphere that is special to the Gelbvieh family and particularly junior nationals. Of the seven members that ran for spots on the junior board, we went a perfect seven out of seven running on the platform of unity and the goal of keeping the family atmosphere. This year the junior board released a strategic plan with four main points, which can be found on pages 18-20 of this edition of Gelbvieh World. Two of these points relate directly to junior nationals: increase educational opportunities for members and maintain the family atmosphere. It was fantastic to watch both of these goals be accomplished throughout the week in Grand Island and we hope to continue that into the future.

The other highlights of the week were, of course, the cattle shows. The judges on Thursday for the Balancer show and showmanship were Alan Miller and Will Coor.

Friday, Jason Elmore sorted the steers and Gelbvieh bulls and females. As always, the champion females and bulls were fantastic representations of good-looking cattle that will hopefully go out and be functional cornerstone pieces of breeding operations.

In all, it was a fantastic week and we look forward to the start of a new year as a junior association! D

Callahan Grund, President (2017) Wallace, KS • callhan.gurnd@outook.com 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 Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644 mikeshrews@aol.com

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Kyle Vehige, Vice President (2016) Bonnots Mill, MO • kyle_vehige@hotmail.com Jesse Henson, V.P. of Leadership (2016) Canton, NC • hensonjlee@gmail.com Grace Vehige, Secretary (2017) Bonnots Mille, MO • g_vehige@hotmail.com Caitlin Griffin, Treasurer (2016) Westminster, SC • caitlingriffin22@yahoo.com

Wyatt Forbes (2017) DeSmet, SD • wyatt.forbes@lakeareatech.edu Grady Hammer (2017) Wallace, KS • gradyhammer@yahoo.com Kallie Mattison (2017) Lamberton, MN • kallieamattison@gmail.com Anna Ring (2017) Oregon, IL • amring121@gmail.com Aubree Beenken, Ex-Officio (2017) Buckingham, IA • abeenken@iastate.edu

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AGJA Elects Board of Directors

Anna Ring, Oregon, Illinois, niece of Skyler and Annette Martin; and Grace Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Missouri, daughter of Tom and Stacy Vehige.

Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kansas, son of Jerry and Chrysanne Grund, was re-elected to serve a one-year term.

Photo Caption: The American Gelbvieh Junior Association elected directors and officers for 2017-2018 during the annual meeting in Grand Island, Nebraska. Front row (left to right): Ex-officio Aubree Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa; Treasurer Caitlin Griffin, Westminster, S.C.; Kallie Mattison, Lamberton, Minn.; Secretary Grace Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Back row (left to right): Wyatt Forbes, DeSmet, S.D.; Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan.; President Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan.; Vice President Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo.; Vice President of Leadership and Development Jesse Henson, Canton, N.C.; Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill.

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embers of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) elected five candidates to serve two-year terms and one candidate to serve a one-year term on the AGJA Board of Directors. The election was held at the 2017 Big Red Classic in Grand Island, Nebraska, on June 28, 2017.

The AGJA Board of Directors consists 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 many not have reached his or her 20th birthday as of January 1.

Newly elected board members are Wyatt Forbes, DeSmet, South Dakota, son of Troy and Pam Forbes; Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kansas, son of Lyle and Christy Hammer; Kallie Mattison, Lamberton, Minnesota, daughter of Scott and Sonia Mattison;

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The Board of Directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the 20172018 AGJA Executive Committee.

Callahan Grund was elected president. Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Missouri, son of Tom and Stacy Vehige, was elected vice president. Vice president of leadership and development is Jesse Henson, Canton, North Carolina, son of Donnie and Kelly Henson. Grace Vehige will serve as secretary. Caitlin Griffin, Westminster, South Carolina, granddaughter of Ricky and Judy Griffin, will serve as treasurer.

Aubree Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa, daughter of Marc and Angie Beenken will serve the board as ex-officio.

Retiring members of the 20162017 Board of Directors were Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kansas, son of Dennis and Joyce Aherin; Sydney Bigger, Media, Illinois, daughter of Barry and Jody Bigger; Tiana Garcia, Las Animas, Colorado, daughter of Keith and Teresa Garcia; Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Missouri, son of Kevin and Debbie Mitchell and Colton Spencer, Aurora, Missouri, son of Jim and Janella Spencer. D

information exchange GW Hall of Fame and Breeder of the Year Applications Nomination applications for both Hall of Fame and Breeder of the Year are now available. The applications can be found on the Convention page on www.gelbvieh. org. Applications are due August 25, 2017. Awards will be presented to the recipients during the awards banquet on Saturday, December 9, at the 47th Annual AGA National Convention in Wichita, Kansas.

Convention Registration Open We want to see you in Wichita, Kansas December 7-9, 2017 for the 47th AGA National Convention. This year’s event, themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Setting the Standard” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. Early registration is now open and can be accessed on the Convention page of www.gelbvieh.org.

AGJA Members in their Last Year The following AGJA members will be aging out of the association this year. The AGA wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors. While their time in the AGJA is over, we hope to gain new and active members of the AGA. Tanner Aherin, Kan.

Courtney Lyon, Neb.

Karly Alexander, Okla.

Amanda Morrow, Ky.

Caitlin Chaffin, Mo.

Kendrah Schafer, Minn.

Meredith Clark, Kan.

Chase Tabor, Okla.

Katie Frankenfield, Mo.

Jordan Thull, S.D.

Tiana Garcia, Colo.

Justin Vehige, Mo.

Taylor Harless, Colo.

Summer Vogl, Minn.

Keith Edward Jones Jr., Ind.

Kevin Welke, Wis.

the Hazelton Cemetery.

Kelly was born Aug. 3, 1967, in Bismarck, the son of Roger and Laurel (Baker) Dahl. Kelly grew up and attended school at Hazelton. Following graduation from high school in 1985, he went on to attend Detroit Lakes Vo-Tech School. While in Detroit Lakes, he met his best friend and future wife, Michelle Simon. The couple was married on Oct. 8, 1988. Kelly worked for area farms and ranches before taking over the family ranch. The fourth generation at the ranch, Kelly and Michelle raised purebred Gelbvieh and commercial cattle. Kelly’s love of trucking began as a kid when he would ride along with his dad. He later took over his father’s trucking business.

Kelly’s greatest joys of his life were his children, Tara, Maddie and James. His faith was an important part of his life. He made many friends, not only in the local community, but also through the many boards he served on. He was always there to lend an ear and quick to try to make you laugh. He has left a lasting impression on many people throughout the state and beyond. His family always came first. He would never turn a friend in need away. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of the community that will never be replaced.

Kelly is survived by his wife, Michelle; his children, Tara, Maddie and James, all of Hazelton; his mother, Laurel, Lincoln; two sisters, Kristy Dahl, Bismarck, and Lynelle (Cory) Smith, Belfield; many brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger; and his grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice. Go to www.parkwayfuneral.com to share memories of Kelly and sign the online guest book.

New Members

Thank You to Classic Host State

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

AGA Members

The AGA would like to thank the Gelbvieh Junior Association in Nebraska and the Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska for hosting the 2017 Big Red Classic. We know it takes a lot of hard work to put together a great event.

AGJA Members

Elizabeth Krajewski, Neb.

Gelbvieh Departure Kelly Dahl, 49, Hazelton, North Dakota, went to meet his Creator on July 2, 2017. Kelly spent his final days surrounded by his wife and close family. Services were held on Friday, July 7, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hazelton. Burial followed at

Messick Farm, Marshfield, Mo. Kurt Strope, Westphalia, Mo.

Zoey Campbell, Pope, Miss.

Conner Bregar, Milo, Iowa Josephine Jenson, Welch, Minn.

Austin Handel, Menno, S.D. Hailey Handel, Menno, S.D. Caitlyn Becker, Flasher, N.D.

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2017 Dixieland Classic AGJA Eastern Regional Show Batesville, Mississippi

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he American Gelbvieh Junior Association held the Dixieland Classic Eastern Regional Show on June 2-4, 2017 in Batesville, Mississippi. A total of 60 Gelbvieh and Balancer females, bulls, and steers were evaluated by Jason Andrews. Below are the show results along with the educational contest results.

Results by Drew Carlson Photos by Mary Bea Martin

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female JNCC Miss Stardust 639D Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female & Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Female LLLJ Londan Crush 44D1 Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Sire: HIGH Stands Alone 9B73 ET

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Female GLRF 49D Emily Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky. Sire: SBSF Bee Lick Black Tortuga Y50 ET

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Bull BAXL Shot of Jack 33D3 Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Sire: HCCG Captain Jack 16Y37

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Bull BRON Diablo 107D Bronwyne Bain, Batesville, Miss.

Sire: DETR Pathway 13Z

Grand Champion Balancer Female & Grand Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Female BROK Maleficent 401B Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: Connealy Final Product 7212

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female DMC Martin’s Miss Lass 50B7 Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, Ark. Sire: DMC Top of the Class 15W1

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Female JNCC Grand Finale 672D Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: Connealy Final Product 7212

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Bull JNCC BROK Final Dimension 301D Brooke Nowack, Bland Mo. Sire: EXAR Denver 2002B

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Grand Champion Gelbvieh Steer VLK Rudy D685 Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Junior Photo Joseph Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., Champion; Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Reserve; Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Third Intermediate Photo Contest Isabella Kent, Robertsdale, Ala., Champion; Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Reserve; Anna Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., Third Senior Photo Contest Connor Durham, Belton, S.C., Champion; Will Adcock, Morton, Miss., Reserve; Connor Durham, Belton, S.C.

Junior Poster Joseph Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., Champion; Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Reserve; Logan Cushman, Morton, Miss., Third Intermediate Poster Isabella Kent, Robertsdale, Ala., Champion; Anna Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., Reserve Senior Poster Connor Durham, Belton, S.C., Champion; Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., Reserve; Will Adcock, Morton, Miss., Third

Overall Senior: Connor Durham, Belton, S.C. Intermediate: Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Junior: Joseph Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Team Fitting Champion Team: Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.; Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo.; Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo. Reserve Champion Team: Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo.; Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.; Jacie Carroll, Raymore, Mo.; Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo.

Showmanship Champion Senior Showman: Connor Durham, Belton, S.C. Reserve Champion Senior Showman: Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Champion Intermediate Showman: Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman: Anna Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Champion Junior Showman: Joseph Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Reserve Champion Junior Showman: Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

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GW gelbvieh feature

Growing Up Gelbvieh: Jim Dobson

By Angela Vesco

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t’s easy for Jim Dobson to say he’s been involved in the Gelbvieh breed his entire life. The Dobson Ranch near Kaw City, Oklahoma, was one of the pioneers in utilizing Gelbvieh genetics when semen was imported to the United States from Germany in 1971. When the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) was first established in 1971, Jim was the first child to be born of the founding group and therefore became the first junior member. Dobson Ranch also holds member number one of the American Gelbvieh Association.

Since then, the Dobson Ranch has been raising Gelbvieh genetics.

Today on the Dobson Ranch, fourth generation Jim Dobson and his brother John Dobson, are operating the place. They come from a long line of cattle ranchers going back to 1893 when their great-grandfather went to the Oklahoma Territory to claim land during the Cherokee Strip Land Run. Jim’s grandparents survived the Great Depression and bought the place they now call the headquarters of the ranch. Jim’s father, Mitch, who was one of the founding members of the AGA, became a cattleman when he was four years old and rode with his father to the Kansas Flint Hills on a trail ride.

Growing up, Jim focused his attention toward the production side of Gelbvieh. Jim’s roots have always been in the Gelbvieh breed and when he came back to the family operation in the spring of 2009, he built the seedstock herd back up and started raising Balancers in 2010. Jim says that he really likes the Balancers because of the heterosis. He likes that he can take advantage of a bigger genepool through the Angus and Red Angus population to “breed down and come back up” with different genetics. Like most ranch kids do, Jim made a management decision that his father wasn’t quite in favor of: raising Balancers. Jim said that his father didn’t exactly agree with him mixing Gelbvieh blood with Angus blood.

When asked about what advice he would give to the next generation of Gelbvieh breeders, Jim says to

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“dream big and lofty goals” and to “breed with their eye.” Jim puts a lot of emphasis on the phenotypic capabilities of the cattle he produces. Dobson Ranch markets about 80 to 90 bulls each year and some of those bulls go to commercial producers in Oklahoma, where the pastures are big and full of rocks. Jim says that the cattle must be sound, good footed, and good boned. Jim also tells the next generation to not stray too far from the Gelbvieh breed because ranchers like the maternal strengths of the breed and want to keep the heifers as replacements. Dobson Ranch puts emphasis on selecting females that have good udders and can have a long and productive life in the herd.

Jim also recommends that future breeders utilize an artificial insemination program in their operation. Jim says that it gives you the power to individually select matings to get the best possible result. Jim evaluates the phenotype of the potential sire and dam and also utilizes the progeny calculator in the AGA Online Registry Service to determine matings.

The cattle industry is a family business. Many juniors today will go back to the family operation and will have family members as coworkers and that isn’t always an easy path to navigate. When asked how Jim and his brother handle the family/coworker relationship, Jim laughs and says that everyone needs to find their role and what they are good at and stick with it. Jim handles the side of the ranch that involves traveling and making the breeding decisions where John handles the day-today operations of the ranch. It seems that works pretty well for the Dobson Ranch. They run approximately 425 head of cattle at the foot of the Flint Hills in north central Oklahoma. D

junior news GW Ambassadors Chosen to Represent AGJA

By Rebecca Mettler

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wo junior members were selected at the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) 2017 Big Red Classic to represent the AGJA as ambassadors. Baxter Lowe of Adrian, Missouri, was selected to be the 20172018 AGJA Intermediate Ambassador. Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, was chosen to be the 2017-2018 AGJA Junior Ambassador.

Baxter is the son of Raymond and Melissa Lowe.

In addition to this new role, he is very active in several other junior associations including the Heart of America Gelbvieh Junior Association. Baxter raises Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle along with his sisters, Isabel and Jessie.

Braxton is the son of Matt and Andrea Murray. Braxton

is also an active member of the Oklahoma Gelbvieh Junior Association. Braxton enjoys working on his family’s Gelbvieh and Balancer operation with his parents and younger brother, Breckon.

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 Gelbvieh and Balancer shows held at the American Royal, the North American International Livestock Exposition and the National Western Stock Show, along with many state fairs and other events.D

Left: Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Right: Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Don’t miss the great opportunity to participate in the 2017 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Heifer Futurity!

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 For more information contact John Shearer at 620.654.6507.

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AMERICAN GELBVIEH JUNIOR ASSOCIATION

Strategic Plan 2017-2021

Primary Focus The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) is the junior division of the American Gelbvieh Association. The AGJA provides members up to 21 years of age the opportunity to participate in youth activities.

OUR VISION: UNIFY, EDUCATE AND DEVELOP LEADERS OF THE BEEF INDUSTRY OUR MISSION: By instilling a sense of responsibility, dedication, pride, and professionalism, we develop and enhance the leadership and education of our members, stressing the importance of ethical practices in marketing a sound philosophy for the future of the beef industry.

This long-range strategic outlines several goals members This long-range strategic planplan outlines several goals that that both both members and the and Board the AGJA Board ofhave Directors have for our association.

AGJA of Directors for our association.

1. Member Opportunity - Continue to provide our membership with opportunities to participate in numerous leadership and activities throughout 1. Member Opportunity - Continue to provide oureducational membership with opportunities to the year, including but leadership not limitedand to, regional shows, Jr. Classic, and leadership participate in numerous educational activities throughout the year, conferences. including but not limited to, regional shows, Jr. Classic, and leadership conferences. and run contests Classic a manner that efficient, while a. a. Organize Organize and run contests at at Jr. Jr. Classic inin a manner that is is efficient, while stillstill focusing on education. focusing on education. members with educational resources Jr. Classic to b. b. Provide Provide members with educational resources bothboth at Jr.at Classic and and priorprior to the the event that allows them to prepare for contests and learn life skills (i.e. event that allows toclinics, prepare for contests and learn life skills (i.e. judging judging clinics,them fitting how-to videos). clinics, fitting clinics, how-to videos). c. Manage the budget in a way that allows us to continue to provide c. Manage budgetwith in a way that allows us to continue to provide membership with membership educational opportunities educational opportunities i. Obtain one new corporate sponsorship annually, and retain the corporate sponsors already inannually, place. and retain the corporate i. Obtain one new corporate sponsorship d. Have at least two AGJA members (excluding the board of directors) actively sponsors already in place. serve on each AGJA committee. d. Have at least two AGJA members (excluding the board of directors) actively serve on each AGJA committee.

2. Grow our Membership 2. Grow our Membership a. Reach out to youth involved in the commercial beef industry who purchase a. Reach out to youth involved in the commercial industrythem who purchase registered Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle andbeef encourage to join the AGJA and participate in eventscattle (IGS Leadership Summit, Jr. registered Gelbvieh and Balancer and encourage them Regional to join theShows, AGJA and Classic) throughout the year. participate in events (IGS Leadership Summit, Regional Shows, Jr. Classic) throughout the ayear. i. Include question in AGA’s commercial bull buyer survey asking if they havea children target them when reaching out. asking if they have i. Include questionand in AGA's commercial bull buyer survey children and target them when out. to provide opportunities for ii. Begin a commercial show reaching at regionals commercial youth toat beregionals involved.to provide opportunities for commercial ii. Begin commercial show youth current to be involved. b. Retain membership and achieve 3 percent growth annually

b. Retain current membership and achieve 3 percent growth annually i. Maintain good relationships with current members by sending i. Maintain good relationship with current members by to sending newsletters, newsletters, birthday cards, and reaching out make sure they are satisfied with association. birthday cards, andthe reaching out to make sure they are satisfied with the association.

3. Keep the Tradition – continue to provide our membership with a sense of the Gelbvieh family – continue to provide our membership with a sense of the 3. Keep the Tradition Gelbvieh family a. Keep our Gelbvieh values, strive to improve and grow, but don’t get caught up in what othervalues, breedsstrive are doing a. Keep our Gelbvieh to improve and grow, but don’t get caught up in what other breeds are doing b. Help Jr. members make the transition into adult membership b. Help Jr. members make transition into adult membership i. Host an alumni dinner at convention i. Host an alumni dinner at convention ii. Provide scholarships that pay for registration of two junior members to ii. Provide scholarship that pays for registration of two junior members to attend convention attend convention c. Reach out to past junior members about their experiences within the AGJA c. Reach out to past junior members about their experiences within the AGJA 4. Develop a strong relationship with the American Gelbvieh Foundation Board of 4. Develop a strong relationship with the American Gelbvieh Foundation Board of Directors by 2018 Directors by 2018

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AGJA Members Compete at the 2017 Big Red Classic

Supreme Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer BCFG-SKYS Kali 282C Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill. Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Supreme Grand Champion Balancer Female and Grand Champion Balancer Cow-Calf Pair EGL Vivian C1083 J W LeDoux, Ree Heights, S.D. Sire: Eagle Pass Final Answer 1047

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer VLK Harper D649 ET Jaycie Forbes, DeSmet, S.D. Sire: VLK A301 Highmore

Grand Champion Balancer Heifer VLK D609 Ellie Kyla Struck, Hartford, S.D. Sire: VLK A301 Highmore

Results by Megan Slater and Drew Carlson

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he 37th Annual American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) junior classic show brought out the best of the Gelbvieh and BalancerŽ breed along with an outstanding group of AGJA members. This year’s junior classic event was held in Grand Island, Nebraska, on June 25-30, 2017.

The Big Red Classic was the gathering place for 150 AGJA members from 17 states across the nation with 236 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle present.

The AGJA Big Red Classic, hosted by the Gelbvieh Junior Association in Nebraska and the Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska, boasted a week full of leadership and skills contests that concluded with two days of cattle shows.

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The national junior Balancer female show and the bred and owned Balancer bull show was held on June 29, 2017, and judged by Alan Miller and associate judge, Will Coor, both of Gridley, Illinois. The two judges evaluated 16 Balancer bulls, and 119 Balancer females.

The national junior Gelbvieh show was held on Friday, June 30, 2017. Jason Elmore, Waukomis, Oklahoma, judged the Gelbvieh female show, bred and owned Gelbvieh bull show and the Gelbvieh-influenced steer show totaling 76 Gelbvieh females, five Gelbvieh bulls and 20 steers.

The following pages feature all the champion and reserve champion results as well as a list of the top three placings for all classes at the 2017 AGJA Big Red Classic. D

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull GDV T Bar S Ace’s High 209D Grace Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: DMF Mississippi Red 1918J

Grand Champion Balancer Bull LGNZ Alpha 111D ET Logan Zemlicka, Wolsey, S.D. Sire: PVF Insight 0129

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull OHMV Double Time D411 Hunter Sheeley, Hillsboro, Ohio Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull LGNZ Bravo 734D ET Logan Zemlicka, Wolsey, S.D. Sire: PVF Insight 0129

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Steer VLK Rudy D685 Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Steer AHL Bubby 017D J W LeDoux, Ree Heights, S.D.

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Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Heifer POST Post Rock Twila 334D8 ET Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan. Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Heifer HTFK Ms Dolly D6 Kyler Camerer, Asbury, Mo. Sire: BABR Influencial 4241B ET

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Pair BNC Miss Hojer C524 Emily Cameron, Danville, Iowa Sire: JDPD Astro 407S

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Pair MDR Clara Allen 520C Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72

STEER SHOW

Class 1

1. VLK Rudy D685, Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo.; 2. Bubba, Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb.; 3. Dougee, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Class 2

1. Gunner 7009D, Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.; 2.

JCGR Bar GT 176D, Yancy Welsh, Franklin, Neb.; 3.3S, Elizabeth Krajewski, Venango, Neb.

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Class 3

1. AHL Bubby 017D, J W LeDoux, Ree Heights, S.D.; 2. Little Bit, Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Mo.; 3. CCRK B-A 6314D, Drew Stock, Waukon, Iowa

GELBVIEH BULL SHOW Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf

Class 1

October 22 to December 22, 2016 1. GDV T Bar S Ace’s High 209D, Grace Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: DMF Mississippi Red 1918J;

2. BAXL Shot of Jack 33D3, Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: HCCG Captain Jack 16Y37

Gelbvieh Spring Yearling Bull

Class 2

March 9 to April 2, 2016 1. OHMV Double Time D411, Hunter Sheeley, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET; 2. CRMG On Tap 1D, Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Mo., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Gelbvieh Winter Yearling

Class 3

February 28, 2016 1. SYDB D03, Sydney Bigger, Media, Ill., Sire: SYDB Garbanzo Bean Z711

GELBVIEH FEMALE SHOW Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf

Class 1

March 3, 2017 1. MASH Blackberry Jam E03, Macy Shoulders, Sperry, Okla., Sire: TLRR Night Watchman C265

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Heifer EGL Tessa C1510 Jady LeDoux, Ree Heights, S.D. Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Heifer KDV T Bar S Jasmine 125E Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: LONK Friar 544R

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Heifer BRAX Delilah D26 Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

Sire: BAG Mr Quick Sand 135A

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Cow-Calf Pair RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C. Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077

Class 2

February 8 to February 17, 2017 1. IFG Ivers Inertia E-58, Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn., Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 2. JRI 213E38, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Secret Instinct 254U83; 3. XDV Northern Collateral 10E, Summer Vogl, Walnut Grove, Minn., Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

Class 4

November 1 to December 16, 2016 1. GAMB Dixie D168,

Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451; 2. BDCG DC Wilma 10D4, Lucas Beying, Easton, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z; 3. POST Post Rock Twila 365D1, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Astronaut 157A

Class 5

September 1 to October 7, 2016 1. POST Post Rock Twila 334D8 ET, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 2. HTFK Ms Dolly D6, Kyler

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Cow-Calf Pair BROK Maleficent 401B Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: Connealy Final Product 7212

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Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer Calf IFG Ivers Inertia E-58 Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf JRI 213E38 Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: JRI Secret Instinct 254U83

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf GAMB Dixie D168 Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

Sire: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer BDCG DC Darci 401D5 Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan. Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

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Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer JNCC Miss Stardust 639D Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer BCFG Butlers Ms Dixie 283D Clint Main, Seymour, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Camerer, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BABR Influencial 4241B ET; 3. TJB Anissa 649D ET, William Welsh, Franklin, Neb., Sire: TJB Rusty Vail 340A-ET

Las Animas, Colo., Sire: BDCG DC 401 A4 ET

Gelbvieh Intermediate Yearling Heifer

April 11 to April 17, 2016 1. RROG Deal Her In 396D, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z; 2. CCN Willa 244D, Brittany Anderson, Ash Grove, Mo., Sire: TNTF Dark Impact 2934Z

Class 7

June 1 to Augsut 31, 2016 1. BDCG DC Darci 401D5, Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 2. JNCC Miss Stardust 639D, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451; 3.

KKKG 116D, Nick Doering, Basehor, Kan., Sire: VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021

Class 8

May 2 to May 15, 2016 1. CIRS 115D, Brittany Anderson, Ash Grove, Mo., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 2. PHS Prohart Empress 628D, Mitch Garcia,

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Gelbvieh Spring Yearling Heifer

Class 10

Class 11

March 11 to March 21, 2016 1. VLK D649 Harper ET, Jaycie Forbes, DeSmet, S.D., Sire: VLK A301 Highmore; 2.

GDX Dolly 648D ET, Logan Zemlicka, Wolsey, S.D., Sire: BEA 301A; 3. TBKN Dorothy 1D6, Aubree Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa, Sire: JCB Lazy TV Beech Jet R052 ET

Class 12

March 1to March 9, 2016 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Dixie

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Yearling Heifer MDR Dynasty 620D Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: JRI Top Dog 68T14

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Heifer RUPP Roxi 623 Joseph Rupp, Perry, Okla.

Sire: JRI Crusader 285Y99

283D, Clint Main, Seymour, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W; 2. GAMB Dottie D63, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: BAG Mr Quick Sand 135A; 3.

SEGA Dreamie 2946D, Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: JCGR Bar GT Pancho 8Z

1. TAU Ms Deep Impact 126A 6023D, Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, Neb., Sire: TAU Deep Impact 126A ET; 2. DLW TPG Ms War Belle 614D ET, Alexx Starr, Stapleton, Neb., Sire: CTR Highlight 066K; 3. HTFB Ms Dooin’ Lots D618, Katie Frankenfield, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BNC Mr Hojer Y062

Gelbvieh Winter Yearling Heifer

Class 14

February 15 to February 24, 2016 1. MDR Dynasty 620D, Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Top Dog 68T14; 2.

RUPP Roxi 623D, Joseph Rupp, Perry, Okla., Sire: JRI Crusader 285Y99; 3. SKSK Tootie 2D, Madalynn Welsh, Franklin, Neb., Sire: SKS Highland Trust 87H

Class 15

February 3 to February 12, 2016

Class 16

January 6 to January 28, 2016 1. BDCG DC 39D4, Katie Frankenfield, Asbury, Mo., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 2.

HRNK Ms Cyclone 7B 604D, Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa, Sire: TAU Cyclone 7B ET; 3. CCRK Izzy 6243D, Drew Stock, Waukon, Iowa, Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P Gelbvieh Senior Female

Class 18

November 22, 2015 1. RLCG DGMC Angel 506C, Ryan Legge, Sardis, Miss., Sire: TON Ponderosa 183Z

No Photo Available

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Female TJB Velvet 339Z 504C ET Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio Sire: TAU Gunslinger 19U

Gelbvieh Champion Aged Cow-Calf Pair SVVG Tanqueray Z202 Reece Riebel, Utica, Minn.

Sire: KCF Bennett Ideal G182

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Aged Cow-Calf Pair JRI Ms On Cue 214B5 Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn.

Sire: Outback 142X

Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf TAU Ms Gunnison 716E ET Seth Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: GMCC Rupple Gunnison N31

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf KDV T Bar S Dutchess 121D Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla.

Sire: Stevenson Weigh Up 41163

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf JAGT Sweet Caroline 31D Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C. Sire: SCC First-n-Goal GAF 114

Balancer Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer JNCC Miss Generation 642D Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: V A R Generation 2100

Balancer Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer WYAT 637D Wyatt Forbes, Arlington, S.D. Sire: VLK A301 Highmore

Class 19

October 5 to 17, 2015 1. DCSF Post Rock Madam 329C1, Quentin Clark, Barnard Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Astronaut 157A; 2. JRI Ms Glitter and Glam 9C54, Levi Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Gun 254X822

Class 20

September 1 to 28, 2015 1. BCFG-SKYS Kali 282C, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W; 2. TJB Velvet 339Z 504C ET, Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: TAU Gunslinger 19U; 3. HLEE Autumn Rose 407C, Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET

Class 21

August 16, 2015 1. JRI Ms Peek A Boo 53C42, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Gelbvieh Young Cow-Calf Pair

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BALANCER BULL SHOW Balancer Junior Bull Calf

Balancer Spring Yearling Bull

Gelbvieh Aged Cow-Calf Pair

January 25 to March 25, 2017 1. BARG Hot Lotto 3E, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BSF Hot Lotto 1401; 2. SDSC Star’s Hercules 01E, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 3.

BLTG Top Gun 7520E, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: Lazy MC Top Gun 224B

March 5 to April 13, 2016 1. LGNZ Alpha 111D ET, Logan Zemlicka, Wolsey, S.D, Sire: PVF Insight 0129; 2.

LGNZ Bravo 734D ET, Logan Zemlicka, Wolsey, S.D., Sire: PVF Insight 0129; 3. NSBG Disco 1D, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: HYBD Scharpe Hybrid Vigor 1713Z

January 2 to -March 15, 2015 1. BNC Miss Hojer C524, Emily Cameron, Danville, Iowa, Sire: JDPD Astro 407S; 2. MDR Clara Allen 520C, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 3.

JRI Ms Sure Shot 23C4, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Gun 254X822

Class 25

February 25, 2014 1. JRI Ms On Cue 214B5, Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn., Sire: Outback 142X

Class 26

January 28, 2012 to February 12, 2013 1. SVVG Tanqueray Z202, Reece Riebel, Utica, Minn., Sire: KCF Bennett Ideal G182; 2. KLJA Northern Lady 301A, Summer Vogl, Walnut Grove, Minn., Sire: JRI Trump 270W13B

Class 1

Class 4

Balancer Intermediate Yearling Bull

Balancer Winter Yearling Bull

May 10 to August 19, 2016 1. SGMF 25D, Sutton Murphy, Arlington, S.D., Sire: Basin Payweight 1682; 2. BARG Mr. Factor 101D, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: LAMJ X-Factor 673X ET; 3. JNCC Generation Next 646D, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: V A R Generation 2100

January 2 to February 4, 2016 1. JNCC BROK Final Dimension 601D, Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: EXAR Denver 2002B; 2.

LAMJ 2013D, Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb., Sire: High Prime 4037

Class 3

Class 5

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Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer GHGF Deanna 77D Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Heifer MDR Dallas 616D ET Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla.

Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Female BCFG Butlers 133C Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Balancer Reserve Aged Cow-Calf Pair TAU Miss Gridiron 131Y Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: TC Gridiron 782

Balancer Champion Junior Bull Calf BARG Hot Lotto 3E Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: BSF Hot Lotto 1401

Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf SDSC Star’s Hercules 01E Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Balancer Champion Intermediate Yearling Bull SGMF 25D Sutton Murphy, Arlington, S.D. Sire: Basin Payweight 1682

Balancer Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Bull BARG Mr. Factor 101D Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: LAMJ X-Factor 673X ET

BALANCER FEMALE SHOW Balancer Junior Heifer Calf

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

Balancer Intermediate Yearling Heifer

November 2 to December 7, 2016 1. KDV T Bar S Dutchess 121D, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: Stevenson Weigh Up 41163; 2. SDSC Miss Delilah 01D, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: MDAV The Red Rock ET; 3. RAAB Ms. Darla 112D, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: W L E Legit B30

Class 7

Class 1

March 1 to March 17, 2017 1. BARG Liberty 723E, Jessica Nash, Republican City, Neb., Sire: LAMJ X-Factor 673X ET; 2. SVVG Chantel E7045, Reece Riebel, Utica, Minn., Sire: Coleman Charlo 0256

Class 2

January 6 to February 15, 2017 1. KDV T Bar S Jasmine 125E, Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: LONK Friar 544R; 2. TAU Ms Gunnison 716E ET, Seth Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: GMCC Rupple Gunnison N31; 3.

TAU Ms Money 710E ET, Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z

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Class 4

Class 5

September 2 to October 16, 2016 1. JAGT Sweet Caroline 31D, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: SCC First-n-Goal GAF 114; 2. TJB Veronica Z269 657D, Yancy Welsh, Franklin, Neb., Sire: BC Balance 516-7; 3.

HIGH Ms Diedra 9D93 ET, Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71

August 12 to August 13, 2016 1. JNCC Miss Generation 642D, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: VAR Generation 2100; 2. NSBG Donna 9D, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: HYBD Scharpe Hybrid Vigor 1713Z

Class 8

May 3, 2016 1. WYAT 637D, Wyatt Forbes, Arlington, S.D., Sire: VLK A301 Highmore

Balancer Spring Yearling Heifer

Class 10

April 1 to April 26, 2016 1. SEPT D3204, Paige Lehrkamp, Hermosa, S.D., Sire: RL Rockey 201; 2. DLLL Chloe 625D, Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan., Sire: S A V Recharge 3436; 3. SBMG

602D, Kallie Mattison, Lamberton, Minn., Sire: RL Makn Waves ET

Class 11

March 12 to March 31, 2016 1. CCMF Mrs Jacked Up 9D, Sutton Murphy, Arlington, S.D., Sire: SGRI Jacked Up Z704; 2. BEA 5102D, Alexis Ceroll, Sisseton, S.D., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET; 3. SEPT Sheza Ladybug D273, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Ez Money 209Z

Class 12

March 2 to March 11, 2016 1. VLK D609 Ellie, Kyla Struck, Hartford, S.D., Sire: VLK A301 Highmore; 2.

GHGF Deanna 77D, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 3.

KARR Long Haul-Ms. Payton D26 ET, Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo., Sire: Dameron First Impression

Class 16 No Photo Available

Balancer Champion Winter Yearling Bull JNCC BROK Final Dimension 601D Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: EXAR Denver 2002B

No Photo Available

Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Bull LAMJ 2013D Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb. Sire: High Prime 4037

Balancer Winter Yearling Heifer

Class 14

February 17 to February 27, 2016 1. EGL Emilena D060 ET, Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: EGL Roundhouse B019; 2. DLW Ms Industry 655D, Berkley Warner, Arapahoe, Neb., Sire: DLW Industry 301X; 3. TTTT Misty Rose 1601D, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: TTTT Who’s Hott ET

Class 15

February 10 to February 16, 2016 1. BRAX Delilah D26, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: BAG Mr Quick Sand 135A; 2. DCSF Post Rock Darci 123D8 ET, Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: Sandpoint Butkus X797; 3. DMC Martin’s Emma 105D, Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, Ark., Sire: PA Full Power 1208

February 1 to February 9, 2016 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Dolly 1315D, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z; 2. GRU Ms Darlin 637D, Chisum Grund, Wallace, Kan., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 3. HTFM Ms Dime a Dozen D606, Kyler Camerer, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BABR Branded Man 3400A

Balancer Young Cow-Calf Pair

Class 24

January 3 to March 25, 2015 1. EGL Vivian C1083, J W LeDoux, Ree Heights, S.D., Sire: Eagle Pass Final Answer 1047; 2. RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 3.

JRI Ms Felicia 213C28, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: Mytty In Focus

Class 17

Balancer Aged Cow-Calf Pair

Balancer Senior Female

January 1 to October 7, 2014 1. BROK Maleficent 401B, Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: Connealy Final Product 7212; 2. DMC Martin’s Miss Lass 50B7, Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, Ark., Sire: DMC Top of the Class 15W1; 3.

BAG Hope 111B, Danielle Stock, Waukon, Iowa, Sire: SKYM Foreman 2002Z

January 2 to January 30, 2016 1. MDR Dallas 616D ET, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2. GHGF Whit 25D, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Shear Force 81A; 3. FHG Flying H Ms 795S/EFFT 48D ET, Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan., Sire: Schiefelbein Effective 61

Class 19

November 2, 2015 1. BCFG Butlers 133C, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Class 25

Class 26

February 15, 2011 1. TAU Miss Gridiron 131Y, Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: TC Gridiron 782

Class 20

September 1 to September 7, 2015 1. TJB Velvet 912U 521C ET, Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 2. HTFB Ms Claire C551, Katie Frankenfield, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BABR Branded Man 3400A; 3. AMT Ava 327C, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Class 21

August 10, 2016 1. EGL Tessa C1510, Jady LeDoux, Ree Heights, S.D., Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415 GELBVIEH WORLD |

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GW junior news

Scholarship Winners Announced at Big Red Classic

By Rebecca Mettler

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cholarships are awarded to worthy American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members each year during the AGJA Junior Classic. The attitude of giving back to youth of Gelbvieh and Balancer® has always been strong within the breed.

Providing opportunities for young adults to further their education is essential to the future success of the American Gelbvieh Association and beyond.

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of which is youth development along with the other two pillars: member education and research and development.

Providing AGJA members with scholarships is one way for the AGF to accomplish this goal.

This year, five AGJA members received a total of $4,250 in scholarships from the AGF. The winners were announced at the 2017 AGJA Big Red Classic awards banquet. The following recipients include: Aubree Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa, $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship; Grace Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Missouri, $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship; Colton Spencer, Aurora, Missouri, AGJA $750 Scholarship; Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, AGJA $500 Scholarship; Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Nebraska, $500 Rea Memorial Scholarship and the Mary Zillinger Cates Scholarship.

Aubree Beenken, daughter of Marc and Angie Beenken, was selected to receive the $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship. Aubree is currently a junior at Iowa State University (ISU) majoring in animal science and agriculture and society. She is currently the ex-officio officer of the AGJA Board of Directors.

Aubree is also the peer advisor for the ISU Freshman Council and has been an ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassador since 2016. She plans to attend vet school after receiving her bachelor’s degree.

The $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Grace Vehige, daughter of Tom and Stacy Vehige. Grace will begin her freshman year of college at the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2017. She plans to major in agricultural communications and journalism. Grace has been a member of the AGJA since 2010 and is currently serving on the AGJA Board of Directors as secretary. She has also served as the intermediate ambassador in 2015-2016 and was a former junior ambassador. Grace has held offices in her community’s 4-H club, the Frankenstein Catholic Youth Group, the Random Acts of Kindness Club and National Honor Society.

Colton Spencer, son of Jim and Janella Spencer, received the AGJA $750 scholarship. He will be beginning his sophomore year at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) majoring in agriculture education with the goal of receiving his teaching certificate. Colton has been a member of the AGJA for nine years and is a past board member. He is also the past president of the Missouri FFA Association and is the president of the MU College of Agriculture,

junior news GW Food and Natural Resources True Tiger organization, regional representative for the Mizzou Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association, a MU CAFNR Freshman Ambassador, and a member of Mizzou Collegiate Farm Bureau and Mizzou Block and Bridle.

Christy Hammer and currently attends Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas. Grady was also elected to the AGJA Board of Directors at The Big Red Classic. D

Halee Allen, daughter of Trent and Kim Allen, received the AGJA $500 Scholarship. Halee will be entering her junior year at The Ohio State University (OSU) majoring in agricultural communications. Along with her AGJA involvement, Halee has worked with photography professional Linde Sutherly of Linde’s Livestock Photography and is a past intern of the Highland County OSU Extension Office.

Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship Tessa Ivers of Austin, Minnesota, was the recipient of the second annual Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship.

Tessa, daughter of Steven and Rosalie Ivers, is a student at South (left to right)Tessa Ivers, Austin, Minn., Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sydney Dakota State University Taubenhiem, Amherst, Neb., Grace Vehige, Bonnots Mills, Mo., Aubree Beenken, and plans to graduate Buckingham, Iowa, Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Colton Spencer, Aurora, Mo. with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She has been a member of the AGJA for seven years and attributes the AGJA as an instrumental factor in her continued growth as an individual.

The Gelbvieh Junior Ambassador Scholarship The 2016-2017 Junior Ambassador Lilly Weber, kept the tradition of the Gelbvieh Junior Ambassador Scholarship by presenting a $250 scholarship to a deserving member of the AGJA. Grady Hammer, of Wallace, Kansas, was this year’s recipient. He is the son of Lyle and GELBVIEH WORLD |

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Big Red Classic Educational Contest Results

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ach year at the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Junior Classic, members compete in educational contest designed to test and strengthen AGJA members’ skills in various facets of the beef industry.

Senior Creative Writing Contest

Karly Alexander, Okla., Champion; Wyatt Doolittle, S.C., Reserve; Seth Beying, Kan.; Third

Junior Graphic Design Contest

Cooper Beying, Kan., Champion; Braxton Murray, Okla., Reserve

Junior Creative Writing Contest

Justine Pope, Neb., Champion; Braxton Murray, Okla., Reserve; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Third; Sutton Murphy, S.D., Fourth; Cooper Beying, Kan., Fifth; Luke Beying, Kan., Sixth; William Welsh, Neb., Seventh

Senior Graphic Design Contest

Halee Allen, Ohio, Champion; Seth Beying, Kan., Reserve

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Isabel Lowe, Mo., Champion; Braxton Murray, Okla., Reserve; Cooper Beying, Kan., Third; Kale Taubenheim, Neb., Fourth; Madalyn Johnson, Ark., Fifth; Sutton Murphy, S.D., Sixth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Seventh; Justine Pope, Neb., Eighth; Maya Carroll, Mo., Ninth; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Tenth

Junior Video Contest

Braxton Murray, Okla., Champion; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Reserve

Intermediate Graphic Design Contest

Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Champion; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Reserve

Junior Poster Contest

Intermediate Poster Contest

Intermediate Creative Writing Contest

Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Champion; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Reserve; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Third; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Fourth

Intermediate Video Contest Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Champion; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Reserve

Baxter Lowe, Mo., Champion; Addyson Primm, Mo., Reserve; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Third; Lilly Weber, Mo., Fourth; Jessie Lowe, Mo., Fifth; Brooke Cooper, Kan., Sixth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Seventh; Jonathan Kohley, Mo., Eighth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Ninth; Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Tenth

Senior Poster Contest

Chisum Grund, Kan., Champion; Seth Beying, Kan., Reserve; Karly Alexander, Okla., Third; Tiana Garcia, Colo., Fourth; Sydney Taubenheim, Neb., Fifth; Halee Allen, Ohio, Sixth; Grady Hammer, Kan., Seventh; Joe Rupp, Okla., Eighth; Cadrien Livingston, Neb., Ninth

Intermediate Photography Contest

Jonathan Kohley, Mo., Champion; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Reserve: Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Third; Ally Campbell, Miss., Fourth; Brooke Welke, Wis., Fifth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Sixth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Seventh; Brooke Welke, Wis., Eighth; Brooke Cooper, Kan., Ninth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Tenth

Junior Photography Contest

Cooper Beying, Kan., Champion; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Reserve; Sutton Murphy, S.D., Third; Madalyn Johnson, Ark., Fourth; Madalyn Johnson, Ark., Fifth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Sixth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Seventh; Kale Taubenheim, Neb., Eighth; Zoey Campbell, Miss., Ninth; Sutton Murphy, S.D., Tenth

Senior Photography Contest Cade Cameron, Iowa, Champion; Halee Allen, Ohio, Reserve; Halee Allen, Ohio, Third; Nicole Welke, Wis., Fourth; Macy Shoulders, Okla., Fifth; Karly Alexander, Okla., Sixth; Cade Cameron, Iowa, Seventh; Colton Ivers, Minn., Eighth; Nicole Welke, Wis., Ninth; Karly Alexander, Okla., Tenth

Junior Quiz Bowl

Senior Quiz Bowl

Intermediate Quiz Bowl

Junior/Intermediate Team Fitting

Champion Team: Luke Beying, Kan.; Cole Youngblood, Kan.; Cooper Beying, Kan.; Braxton Murray, Okla.; Reserve Champion Team: Levi Judd, Kan.; Ian Dunn, Kan.; Nick Doering, Kan.; Joseph Tollett, Kan.

Champion Team: Rachelle Anderson, Kan.; Logan Beying, Kan.; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan.; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan.; Reserve Champion Team: Preston Dunn, Kan.; Lily Judd, Kan.; Brooke Cooper, Kan.; Bo Brice, Kan.

Champion Team: Aubree Beenken, Iowa; Danielle Stock, Iowa; Alyssa Beenken, Iowa; Cade Cameron, Iowa; Reserve Champion Team: Seth Beying, Kan.; Grady Hammer, Kan.; Chisum Grund, Kan.; George Weber, Mo.

Champion Team: Gabrielle Hammer, Kan; Luke Beying, Kan.; Logan Beying, Kan.; Cooper Beying, Kan.; Reserve Champion Team: Karsyn Youngblood, Kan.; Cole Youngblood, Kan.; Rachelle Anderson, Kan.

Senior Team Fitting

Champion Team: Kyle Vehige, Mo.; Tanner Aherin, Kan.; Reserve Champion Team: Trey Struck, S.D.; Logan Zemlicka, S.D. GELBVIEH WORLD |

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Junior Sales Talk

Braxton Murray, Okla., Champion; Carlee Livingston, Neb., Reserve; Jady LeDoux, S.D., Third; Justine Pope, Neb., Fourth; Maddie Lehrkamp, S.D., Fifth; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Sixth; Sutton Murphy, S.D., Seventh; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Eighth; Sarah Carroll, Mo., Ninth; Lucas and Cooper Beying, Kan., Tenth

Intermediate Sales Talk

Jaylea Pope, Neb., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Third; Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Fourth; Grace Steenbergen, Wyo., Fifth; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Sixth; Lily Judd, Kan., Seventh; Preston Dunn, Kan., Eighth; Jaycie Forbes, S.D., Ninth; Alison Mickelson, Wyo., Tenth.

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Senior Sales Talk

Cadrien Livingston, Neb., Champion; Kyle Cavalli, Kan., Reserve; Colton Spencer, Mo., Third; Chisum Grund, Kan., Fourth; Grace Vehige, Mo., Fifth; Colton Ivers, Minn., Sixth; Aubree Beenken, Iowa, Seventh; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Eighth; Sam Vogl, Minn., Ninth; Jacob Barwick, Neb., Tenth

Intermediate Impromptu Speaking

Jaylea Pope, Neb., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Grace Steenbergen, Wyo., Third; Josephine Jenson, Minn., Fourth; Preston Dunn, Kan., Fifth; Ayla Wicklow, Minn., Sixth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Seventh; Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Eighth; Kaitlyn Wolters, Kan., Ninth; Kenny Schafer, Minn., Tenth

Junior Impromptu Speaking

Justine Pope, Neb., Champion; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Reserve; Carlee Livingston, Neb., Third; Braxton Murray, Okla., Fourth; Lucas Beying, Kan., Fifth; Jazzmin Binning, Kan., Sixth; Cassie Livingston, Neb., Seventh; Sarah Carroll, Mo., Eighth; Danyelle Kuker, Neb., Ninth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Tenth

Junior Skill-a-thon

Taydem Mitzner, Kan., Champion; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Reserve; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Third; Sarah Carroll, Mo., Fourth; Ashlyn Schultze, Kan., Fifth; Jacie Carroll, Mo., Sixth; Lucas Beying, Kan., Seventh; Grayson Turnmire, Mo., Eighth; Kyson Thiel, Okla., Ninth; Justine Pope, Neb., Tenth

Intermediate Skill-a-thon Senior Impromptu Speaking

Meredith Clark, Kan., Champion; Cadrien Livingston, Neb., Reserve; Summer Shoer, Minn., Third; Quentin Clark, Kan., Fourth; Chisum Grund, Kan., Fifth; Kendrah Schafer, Minn., Sixth; Kyle Cavalli, Kan., Seventh; Karly Alexander, Okla., Eighth; Grace Vehige, Mo., Ninth; Wyatt Doolittle, S.C., Tenth

Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Champion; Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Reserve; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Third; Lily Judd, Kan., Fourth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Fifth; Alex Barwick, Neb., Sixth; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Seventh; Lilly Weber, Neb., Eighth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Ninth; Alison Mickelson, Wyo., Tenth

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(281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

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

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Cell: 870-84405664 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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Senior Skill-a-thon

Grady Hammer, Kan., Champion; Seth Beying, Kan., Reserve; Chisum Grund, Kan., Third; Danielle Stock, Iowa, Fourth; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Fifth; Sam Vogl, Minn., Sixth; Joe Rupp, Okla., Seventh; Kyle Cavalli, Kan., Eighth; Tessa Ivers, Minn., Ninth; Luke Rash, Mo., Tenth

Intermediate Individual Judging Contest

Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Champion; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Reserve; Lily Judd, Kan., Third; Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Fourth; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Fifth; Preston Dunn, Kan., Sixth; Addison Starr, Neb., Seventh; Kenny Schafer, Minn., Eighth; Alex Barwick, Neb., Ninth; Jayden Carrier, S.D., Tenth

Junior Judging Team

Champion Team: KansasCole Youngblood, Cooper Beying, Luke Beying, Cody Brown Reserve Team: MissouriCameron Nowack, Jacie Carroll, Maya Carroll, Sarah Carroll

Junior Showmanship

Intermediate Judging Team Junior Individual Judging Contest

Kale Taubenheim, Neb., Champion; Kyson Thiel, Kan., Reserve; Justine Pope, Neb., Third; Levi Judd, Kan., Fourth; Isabel Lowe, Mo., Fifth; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Sixth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Seventh; Sutton Murphy, S.D., Eighth; Cooper Beying, Kan., Ninth; Berkley Warner, Neb., Tenth

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Senior Individual Judging Contest

Chisum Grund, Kan., Champion; Kyle Cavalli, Kan., Reserve; Grady Hammer, Kan., Third; Callahan Grund, Kan., Fourth; Colton Ivers, Minn., Fifth; Karly Alexander, Okla., Sixth; Trey Struck, S.D., Seventh; Elizabeth Krajewski, Neb., Eighth; Meredith Clark, Kan., Ninth; Wyatt Forbes, S.D., Tenth

PeeWee Showmanship

Champion Team: KansasKarsyn Youngblood, Gabrielle Hammer, Logan Beying, Kyle Sasse Reserve Team: NebraskaMadalynn Welsh, Alex Barwick, Addison Starr, Gentry Warner

Braxton Murray, Okla., Champion; Kale Taubenheim, Neb., Reserve; Isabel Lowe, Mo., Third; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Fourth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Fifth; Kyson Thiel, Okla., Sixth; Allie Raab, Ind., Seventh; Jady LeDoux, S.D., Eighth; Cooper Beying, Kan., Ninth; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Tenth

Intermediate Showmanship Senior Judging Team

Champion Team: KansasKyle Cavalli, Callahan Grund, Chisum Grund, Grady Hammer Reserve Team: South Dakota-Wyatt Forbes, Cody Forbes, Logan Zemlicka, Trey Struck

Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Champion; Brooke Nowack, Mo., Reserve; Jessie Lowe, Mo., Third; Kyla Struck, S.D., Fourth; Jaycie Forbes, S.D., Fifth; Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Sixth; Clint Main, Ind., Seventh; Gentry Warner, Neb., Eighth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Ninth; Addison Starr, Neb., Tenth

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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

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

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1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281 910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-1142 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance

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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 • Dec. 01, 2017

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Senior Showmanship

Kendrah Schafer, Minn., Champion; Casey Martin, Ill., Reserve; Sydney Taubenheim, Neb., Third; Karen Eby, S.C., Fourth; Grady Hammer, Kan., Fifth; Kyler Camerer, Mo., Sixth; Alexx Starr, Neb., Seventh; Halee Allen, Ohio, Eighth; Grace Vehige, Mo., Ninth; Meredith Clark, Kan., Tenth

State Herdsmanship Less than 10 Head

Champion: Ohio Reserve Champion: Arkansas

State Herdsmanship More than 10 Head

Champion: South Dakota Reserve Champion: Missouri

State Challenge Cup Less Than 10 Head

Champion: Mississippi Reserve Champion: Ohio

State Challenge Cup More than 10 head

Champion: Kansas Reserve Champion: Missouri

Beef Cook-Off

Champion Team “Big Missouri”: Brooke Nowack, Karley Rumfelt, Addyson Primm, Jonathan Kohley; Reserve Champion Team “Team Show Me Beef ”: Sarah Carroll, Jacie Carroll, Cameron Nowack

Premier Breeder

Braxton Murray, Okla.

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Pop Can Tabs Contest Most Collected

First: Missouri, Second: Kansas, Third: South Dakota

Rookie of the Year

Justine Pope, Neb.

All-Around

Brooke Nowack, Mo., Champion; Rachelle Anderson, Kan., Second; Braxton Murray, Okla., Third; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Justine Pope, Neb., Fifth; Chisum Grund, Kan., Sixth; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Seventh; Yancy Welsh, Neb., Eighth; Jaylea Pope, Neb., Ninth; Grady Hammer, Kan., Tenth.

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS INDIANA

ILLINOIS

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J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC.

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale

Jerry & Karen Wilson 335 Gelbvieh Land, Ava, IL 62907 618-521-8620 • jkgf88@frontier.com

OHIO

Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

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Congratulations Austin Teeter and Karen Eby on your success with Green Hills Genetics!

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf JAGT Sweet Caroline 31D

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Green Hills Gelbvieh and Butler Creek Bull Sale

in December. Tentatively set for December 17, 2017 Lebanon, Tennessee

Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer GHGF Deanna 77D

Walter & Lee Teeter

1380 French Belk Rd. Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784 Lee’s Cell (704) 267-4638 Walter’s Cell (704) 236-7980

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Over the Fence with Brad Bennett

By Megan Slater

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rad Bennett is the extension educator for livestock evaluation and youth programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Brad serves as the UNL livestock judging team coach as well as the meat animal evaluation team coach in addition to teaching several courses. The primary focus of Brad’s extension program is youth education using animals as the vehicle to create knowledge, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) was grateful to have Brad join the AGJA at the 2017 Big Red Classic in Grand Island, Nebraska. He served as the announcer during both show days and helped coordinate and officiate the livestock judging contest.

What programs or opportunities does UNL offer students looking to seek a career in the agriculture industry?

In the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, we have 30 degree programs preparing students for careers in everything from animals to plants, soil to climate, golf to business, mechanization to leadership, and food to forensic science. We provide individualized academic advising to all our students so they can tailor their education and experiences to their interests and career goals. In addition to a wide range of majors, we have a program called Ensuring Your Future that guarantees participating students will have a job offer in their interest area within six months of graduating or we will pay to retrain them. To make this possible, we have our own career expert to help students with their resumé and interviewing skills as well as introducing them to numerous employers who attend our twice yearly career fairs. We are committed to student success at every level, which includes providing students with fabulous facilities, internationally recognized faculty, and significant scholarship dollars. We also offer the opportunity for students to create their own businesses through our Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship, get involved in an incredible line-up of clubs and organizations, conduct cutting-edge research with faculty mentors, or experience the world in far-flung locations through Education Abroad.

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What does UNL look for in prospective students?

In a single word, we look for passion.

That doesn’t mean you must know exactly what you want to do in life.

More importantly, have an outlook that allows you to find something you love, dedicate yourself to excellence, and always work to make yourself and those around you better.

We have a set of world class academic programs, student involvement, and campus engagement programs that can give you all the knowledge you’ll ever need. But we can’t replace dedication, drive, and passion. They say “there’s no place like Nebraska” and that’s all because our students come in with that passion and they transform it into something great. We’d be happy to host you on a visit and to have you as a part of the Husker family.

How do junior programs, such as the AGJA, 4-H, and FFA, help to prepare youth for future success?

In my opinion, nothing can replace the value of involvement in junior programs. Speaking from personal experience, it was involvement in 4-H, FFA, and junior breed associations that have opened up every opportunity I have ever had, both in college and my professional life. Often, we think of these associations as a way to show livestock and hopefully come home with some ribbons and banners, and that may be true. But what you will realize as your show career is coming to an end is that the livestock weren’t just there to be shown – they were there as vehicles to mold you into the person you are. Late nights in the barn, countless hours of work, and competing on the biggest stages build accountability, work ethic, and a competitive spirit. But they also instill communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills that are key components to anyone’s success in the future, whether you know that at the time or not. Beyond that, the network of people from all over the country that you have the chance to interact with will become your peers and mentors in the agriculture industry moving forward. I’ll paraphrase Jason Elmore’s comments at the conclusion of junior national that I thought best summarized how important these organizations and events are. “There is a lot of negativity in the world today. I wish everyone would witness what happens at a junior nationals and embrace the positivity we are building here.”

Why do you think it is important for youth to be involved in their junior breed association?

You’re never supposed to answer a question with a question, but hopefully we can make an exception this time.

Would you grow up wanting to play professional baseball without first playing youth baseball? I think the answer would be no 100 percent of the time, and I’m a firm believer that it’s the same for those who want to be involved in the agriculture industry. Even if running a 500-head Gelbvieh seedstock operation isn’t in your long-term plans, chances are you’ll want to be involved in agriculture in some form and it’s organizations like the AGJA that will show you all the opportunities that exist in agriculture.

Congratulations to all the Juniors on their success over the year and at the AGJA 2017 Big Red Classic

How does livestock judging prepare youth for a future career in the agriculture industry?

We hear from employers all the time that experiences outside of the classroom are huge factors in deciding who to hire. Livestock judging both at the youth and college level is a way to give you those experiences. Judging has grown into much more than learning how to place four head, even though that’s still a major component. It’s also communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills that can be near perfected by devoting your time to judging programs. There aren’t many other activities that can teach you to evaluate a situation, arrive at a conclusion, and then confidently explain why in a matter of minutes. When you enter your career that same process becomes a staple of your everyday life.

In our program, the focus is on building better people.

When thinking about the list of pioneers that have brought the livestock industry to where it is today, many will trace the reason for their success back to livestock judging.

What do you see is the biggest challenge facing youth in agriculture? What can they do now to prepare?

Challenges are simply opportunities for the next generation. The agriculture landscape is changing rapidly and it’s up to youth to understand where we’re at today and where we need to be in 10, 25, or 50 years. Often, we can get bogged down by what’s happening right now. I would challenge youth to always be forward-thinking. We need you to be innovative, willing to adapt, and knowledgeable enough to lead this industry well into the future. There’s not a silver bullet that can prepare you for everything you’ll encounter in life, but no matter what, ask questions, reflect on what does and doesn’t work, and always be willing to step outside of your comfort zone for the sake of progress. D

And to the AGA staff for a well run Classic!

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Benefits of Genomic Technology Outlined in Creative Writing Contest

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he American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) has some pretty talented members in its midst.

Each year, as a part of the AJGA Junior Classic event, AGJA members are given the opportunity to show off their talents in the field of writing through the creative writing contest. The first place entries in the senior, intermediate and junior divisions are rewarded for their accomplishments by having their winning entries published in the Gelbvieh World. The intermediate and junior division winners will be featured in upcoming months. For this magazine, the winner in the senior division is tasked with describing the benefits related to the adoption of genomic technology in both the seedstock and commercial beef industry.

By Karly Alexander

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hink about your life before you had access to mobile internet technology at your fingertips such as Google, Yelp, Facebook, Expedia, and any other site or application you use to get information about a product or service you plan to spend your hard-earned dollars on. Just like most other responsible consumers, you use technology available to you to look at customer reviews, product details, and other data to procure as much information about a product as you can before you make a purchase or investment. Some people may argue that things were “simpler” before this technology, but there is no denying that technology has improved the knowledge and ability of any type of consumer to choose and obtain the product that best fits their needs. Now, translate this into life as a beef cattle producer. The use of new technology has paved the way for beef cattle producers in the seedstock and commercial sectors to gain access to more information and subsequently improve their herds’ genetic value.

The adoption of expected progeny differences, or EPDs, was the first tangible integration of data and technology into genetic selection of cattle. EPDs can trace their origins to the “the first National Sire Summary” which was established “in 1972, comparing EPDs of 13 sires” (Hammack). Since

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then, EPDs have grown into a widely used and accurate means for beef producers to evaluate genetic potential of cattle and the impact that genetic potential will have on their herds. Taking that a step further, several breed associations, including the American Gelbvieh Association, have come together with International Genetic Solutions to create a “unique collaboration of 12 breed associations in the U.S. and Canada to conduct a common, multi-breed NCE [National Cattle Evaluation] with a combined database representing almost 17 million animals” (Ishmael). EPDs have been and will continue to be an excellent tool, with accuracy improving daily by the use of genomic technology.

This combination of tools continually add value to a producer’s beef cattle herd.

In tune with the pioneering spirit that beef producers have been known to possess, the development and adaptation of genomic technology by breed associations and other industry leaders has innovated improvements in the accuracy and marketability of EPDs in beef cattle. Genomic technology involves testing cattle for genetic markers of certain merit traits that offer added value in production.

Genomic technology can assess a wide array of production traits. For example, “an animal genotyped with a 50K assay means its genomic snapshot includes DNA markers at 50,000 locations across all of an animal’s chromosomes” (Bickel). This technology continues to grow and improve the ability of beef producers to gain knowledge of not only the value of certain genetic traits in their herd, but also what can be improved in their herd by adding genetic variation of animals with quality in certain traits. After all, the end goal is more total pounds of high quality beef and beef products to the end consumer and this can best be obtained by the most well-rounded, genetically-efficient beef cattle.

With a simple blood, hair, or tissue sample sent off to one of the many labs that offer genomic testing, seedstock producers can arm their customers with the most accurate data available to give them a clear picture of how even a relatively unproven animal can contribute positive genetic traits to their commercial or purebred herds. Seedstock producers tend to reap the most rewards from genomic technology by utilizing these practices to improve the genetic quality of the herds and subsequently use those stellar genetic markers to market the genetic abilities of their animals to their customers. Information provided by the accuracy of genomic-enhanced EPDs is the ultimate marketing tool to add to a producer’s arsenal.

However, the benefits of genomic testing does not end solely with the seedstock producer. Commercial producers

junior news GW can utilize the value-added data of genomic testing to prioritize certain traits that will improve their feedlot potential and other genetic attributes that benefit their operation. Low-density testing is a viable option that can be of greater benefit to commercial producers at a more feasible price point. Low-density tests offer fewer markers and the “use of a low-density panel can still provide 96 to 97 percent of the genetic information of a full 50K genotype, but at a reduced cost” (Bickel). It’s important for knowledgeable seedstock producers to educate and inform their commercial based producers on the benefits Genomic Technology has to offer.

“Knowledge is power” is a well-known and very accurate saying, which equates well with the choices we can make where genomic technology is concerned. The more knowledge we, as beef cattle producers, can obtain and pass on to our customers, the more power we have within the marketplace. Although there is still innate value in phenotypic quality of any animal, genomic technology arms us with the knowledge of accurate genetic value to add our marketing package. All in all, genomic technology is an excellent tool, which can

and should be used with other factors to empower beef producers to create and maintain the ultimate beef cattle for their operation. D Works Cited Bickel, Amy. “Genomics technology gains ground among cattle producers.” Kansas AgLand. 14 March 2016. www.kansasagland.com/news/stateagnews/ genomics-technology-gains­ground-among-cattle-producers/ article _ 4b8d931 b-25 l 9-5fb8-99d6-21fb27d2 lf05.html. 25 May 2017.

Hammack, Stephen P. and Joe C. Paschal. “Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) in Beef Cattle.” n.d. Texas Cooperative Extension. Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies. www.counties.agrilife.org/fannin/files/2011/09/epdsbefcat.pdf.

25 May 2017.

Ishmael, Wes. “BOLT software brings more reliability to EPDs.” Beef Magazine. l August 2016. www.beefmagazine.com/cattle-genetics/bolt-software-bringsmore-reliability-epds. 25 May 2017.

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The AGJA Recognizes Top Supporters with Honorary Friends of the AGJA Awards

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or the second consecutive year, the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Board of Directors has selected AGJA supporters to receive the Honorary Friends of the AGJA award based on their positive impact on the association. Below are the 2017 honorees:

Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Nebraska Scott and Bobbi Starr

The Starr family has been longtime supporters of the AGJA and the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA).

Through their kind hearts and impactful spirits, they constantly support the Gelbvieh breed and the youth that raise and show Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. Eldon and Kathy Starr, Scott’s parents, are members of the AGA Hall of Fame and Scott is the current AGA president.

Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kansas - John, Carla and Johnny Shearer and Kacie and Clay Schilling The Shearer family is very active in the Kansas Gelbvieh

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Association and has played an integral role in the success of many junior classics. Circle S Ranch has donated their time and money year after year to the junior classic event to ensure that it runs as smoothly as possible and that the youth are rewarded for their successes in the show ring and at the educational contests.

Haglund Ranch, Brockway, Montana - Phil and Dolores Haglund Phil and Dolores Haglund have helped raise funds for junior classic for many years. The Haglunds were instrumental in bringing about the heifer donation raffle that, to this day, headlines the fundraising efforts for the AGJA Junior Classic. The couple donated some of the first heifers for the raffle. The “fun day” held at classic each year was first made possible through the funds gathered from the raffle heifer. Their generous donations over the years to the AGJA has allowed hundreds of Gelbvieh junior members from all across the nation have an enjoyable time at junior classic and has inspired others to keep the tradition of the donation heifer going.

Triple K Gelbvieh, Basehor, Kansas - Al and Mary Knapp Al and Mary Knapp have had a tremendous impact in the lives of many AGJA members over the years that they have been involved in the AGJA, AGA and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF). The Knapps were AGJA adult advisors for several years. Their positive influence and passion for the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed also extends to their service to the AGF and AGA; Al is the current president of the AGF and an AGA past president while Mary currently serves on the AGF Board of Directors. D

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Correction to the Top Gelbvieh Sires and Dams for Marbling

for Gelbvieh sires and dams. We apologize for this oversight. Below is the list of top marbling Gelbvieh and Balancer® sires and dams for the calendar year 2016. D

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n the July Gelbvieh World on page 59, there was a chart that listed 2016’s top Gelbvieh and Balancer® sires and dams for marbling EPD. This list was incorrect

Gelbvieh Sires

Gelbvieh Dams

MB

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

MB

0.64 OGSG Army Man 514A

Overmiller Gelbvieh

0.57 TMGC Stubro Outback Gal 69S Stuecken Brothers

0.47 SJCC Big Time 1B

Steffensen J5 Cattle Co.

0.51 SJCC Shelby 17B

Steffensen J5 Cattle Co.

0.45 GLAG Adkins Dakota Jackpot 431B Adkins Gelbvieh

0.45 BWF 1225Y

Brandywine Farm

0.45 CTR Highlight 066K

Cedar Top Ranch

0.45 DLW TPG Ms Matron 4631B ET Warner Beef Genetics

0.41 DLW Gunner 0488B ET

Warner Beef Genetics

0.42 BLD Dunns Miss Fortune W975 Brian L Dunn

0.38 GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W

Adkins Gelbvieh

0.4

0.37 JJNR Mr Exclusive 101W

Nelson Ranch

0.36 GGRR Gilly’s Valma B420

Gilly’s Gelbvieh

0.37 DLW U271 869A ET/#7

Warner Beef Genetics

0.34 JHCC Huston Shelby

John Huston Cattle Co

0.35 GKT Boo Boo 155E

Circle N Ranch

0.33 BWF Brandywine Betsy 4125B Brandywine Farm

0.33 FHG Flying H Mr Gun 36A

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0.31 FHG Flying H 120P/Bi 212U ET Flying H Genetics

Balancer® Sires

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

FHG Flying H Ms Direct 281Z Flying H Genetics

Balancer® Dams

MB

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

MB

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

1.31 BHSF Mr BHSF Prophet B006

Harriman Santa Fe

1.19 BHSF Ms Prophet B008

Harriman Santa Fe

1.15 VRT Lazy TV Predestined B601 Lazy TV Ranch

1.17 SKF Dunns Ms Prime Time 9W01 Brian L Dunn

1.12 AMO 809B

Lonnie Amundson

1.14 GSRT Lucy 109Y

GS Ridge Top Ranch

1.09 KCF Bennett Y6

Knoll Crest Farms

1.11 JEB BCC Miss Objective 41W

Burbank Cattle Co.

1.08 AHL Shooter 411B

LeDoux Ranch

1.03 DBGR Ms Prime Star 088X

Rippe Gelbvieh

1.02 EGL Northern Dancer U659

Eagle Pass Ranch

1.03 JGPG Emma 275Z

JGP Gelbvieh

1.02 KCF Bennett Apollo A340

Knoll Crest Farms

1.03 RRFG B907

1.00 GRU Mr Predestined 135Y

Grund Gelbvieh Ranch

1.02 VRT Lazy TV Ms Ten X A550

0.98 MNHN Hooligan

Minnehan Family Farms

1.02 DBRG Ms D806 004X

0.97 FHG Flying H Mr Tender 25Y

Flying H Genetics

1.02 BFGB FY4581

0.97 MLG 431B

Meadowlark Gelbvieh Farm

1.02 GRU Ms Safeguard 423B

Rabbit Ridge Gelbvieh Farm Vaughn Thorstenson Rippe Gelbvieh B/F Cattle Company Grund Gelbvieh Ranch

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WESTERN BREEDERS

UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

ARIZONA

Quality Cattle Black Gelbvieh and Balancer

Barry & Dena Bolton

breeders corner GW IOWA

406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C 515 Knapp Lane PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451 doublebranchmt@gmail.com

The Prosser Family

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

GS

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

COLORADO Ricky Linquist Dave & Dawn Bowman

th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

NEVADA

Fonda, IA 50540

arms (712) 288-5349 arms

55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

Gelbvieh & Red Angus

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

Dick & Jean Williams

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

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

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

LONE OAK C AT T L E

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

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

WASHINGTON

hornsandthorns@netins.net

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

LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH 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

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

MONTANA

WYOMING

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

Quarter Horses Athletic Want to Please Strong Bone

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

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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!

HH H

Triple H Farms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632

712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

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GW breeders corner MINNESOTA Brandywine Farm

Tom Scarponcini

UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@gmail.com Family www.gustinsdiamondd.com Al and Peggy Gustin

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

SOUTH DAKOTA

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

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

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

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

NORTH DAKOTA

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-6262

www.Balancerbulls.com

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

Chimney Butte RanCh

Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics from a Trusted Source ®

Doug & Carol Hille

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

3320 51st Street, Mandan, ND 58554 701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083

kvolek@venturecomm.net

Email: chimneybutteranch@westriv.com Website: chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

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®

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34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 AJ Munger Commercial Sales

605-521-4468

Andy LeDoux 785-527-3188 Registered Sales 1-855-303-BULL www.eaglepassranch.com

Get ready for upcoming sales!

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events of interest GW August 2017 Aug. 3-6 “The Summit” IGS Youth Leadership

Conference, Lincoln, NE Aug. 30 Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association Heifer

Futurity, Salem, OR Aug. 30 Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association Annual

Meeting, Salem, OR Aug. 31 Oregon State Fair Gelbvieh Show, Salem, OR

September 2017 Sept. 16

Sept. 27

Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale XII & 9th Annual Customer Appreciation Sale, including herd reduction of Kenyon Cattle Company, Kingsville, MO Eagle Pass Ranch Fall Bull Sale, Dol Palos, CA

October 2017 Oct. 14

Oct. 21 Oct. 28

Oct. 28

Judd Ranch 27th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready Fall Bull Sale, Butler, MO Warner Beef Genetics, Genetic Opportunities Female Production Sale, Arapahoe, NE

November 2017 Nov. 4 Harriman Santa Fe Top of the Breed Bull &

Female Sale, Windsor, MO Nov. 11 Eagle Pass Ranch Fall Female Sale,

Highmore, SD Nov. 11 C-Cross Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale,

Biscoe, NC Nov. 15 NAILE 2017 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Heifer

Futurity, Louisville, KY Nov. 18 Seedstock Plus Influence Commercial Female

Sale, Kingsville, MO Nov. 18-19 Triple K Gelbvieh Open House, Basehor, KS Nov. 24 Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting,

Salina, KS Nov. 25 Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual Pick of

the Herds Sale, Salina, KS

Dec. 7-9 47th Annual AGA National Convention,

Wichita, KS

February 2018 Feb. 5

Feb. 20

Feb. 22 Feb. 24

Feb. 24

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 28th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Cedar Top Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO Swanson Cattle Company 31st Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE Post Rock Cattle Company Cowman’s Kind Annual Bull Sale, Barnard, KS

March 2018 Mar. 3

Mar. 3 Mar. 4

Mar. 6

Mar. 8

Mar. 10 Mar. 13

Mar. 15

Mar. 24

Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus 37th Annual Production Sale, Selby, SD SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Judd Ranch 40th Annual Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Warner Beef Genetics Annual Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull Sale, Burlington, CO Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Bar Arrow Cattle Company 28th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Harriman Santa Fe Top of the Breed Bull & Female Sale, Windsor, MO

Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh. org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event.

Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to megans@gelbvieh.org.

This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.

December 2017 Dec. 2

SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Fall Female Sale, Pierce, CO

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GW ad index 3 G Ranch.........................................39 ABCS Gelbvieh................................51 Adkins Gelbvieh..............................52 AGJA...................................................5 B/F Cattle Company........................48 Bar Arrow Cattle Company...........48 Bar IV Livestock..............................37 Bar JR Gelbvieh..........................31, 51 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc.......................51 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch..............52 Boehler Gelbvieh.............................49 Bolton Cattle Ranch........................51 Bow K Ranch...................................51 Brandywine Farm............................52 Bull Barn Genetics.....................30, 55 Canadian GV Assn..........................55 Cattlemen’s Connection..................55 C-Cross Cattle Company...............37 Cedar Top Ranch.................... IFC, 49 Chimney Butte Ranch.................... 52 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC...............37 Circle S Ranch..................................48 CJ&L Livestock................................52 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh.............37 Coles Bend Cattle Company..........37 Cranview Gelbvieh..........................52 Cunningham, Ronn........................55 Danell Diamond Six Ranch............51 Diamond L Farms...........................35 Diamond V Gelbvieh......................48 Dobson Ranch.................................39 Dromgoole’s Heaven.......................35 Eagle Pass Ranch.........................8, 52 EBY....................................................47 Flying H Genetics.................... 49, BC Gelbviehauction.com......................56 Green Hills Gelbvieh.................37, 39 GS Ridge Top Ranch.......................51

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Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh.......52 Hampton Cattle Company.............37 Harriman Santa Fe..........................48 Hart Farm Gelbvieh........................48 Hartland Farm.................................48 Hilltop Farms...................................48 Hodges Ranch..................................35 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.....................52 Holle Gelbvieh.................................27 J&K Farm..........................................39 J Bar M Gelbvieh.............................48 Judd Ranch, Inc...........................1, 48 Kicking Horse Ranch......................51 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.....................35 Knoll Crest Farm.............................37 Koehn Cattle Co..............................35 Land of Oz/ John C Oswald...........48 Lambert, Doak.................................55 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.....................51 Lemke Cattle....................................49 Leonhardt Cattle Company............52 Linquist Farms.................................51 Little Windy Hill Farms..................37 Lone Oak Cattle...............................51 Longleaf Station...............................37 LubriSyn...........................................45 M&P Gelbvieh.................................49 Maple Hill Farm...............................30 Markes Family Farms......................35 Martens Gelbvieh............................51 Martin Cattle Company..................35 Miller Gelbvieh................................35 Mitchell Marketing Service............55 MLM Gelbvieh.................................49 Mulroy Farms...................................48 Murray Farms..................................45 NAILE Heifer Futurity....................17 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh..................51

Nowack Cattle Company................49 Plateau Gelbvieh..............................51 Pope Farms Gelbvieh......................51 Post Rock Cattle Company........7, 48 Purina................................................11 Rafter R Gelbvieh............................58 Register Farms.................................37 Rippe Gelbvieh.................................43 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.....................49 Rocky Top Gelbvieh........................37 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh.........49 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...51 Schafer Farms, Inc...........................52 Seedstock Plus Genetics.................55 Seedstock Plus..............................3, 55 Spring Flood Ranch........................49 Swanson Cattle Company..............49 Swenson Gelbvieh...........................52 Sullivan Supply...................................9 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.....................49 The 88 Ranch....................................49 Thorstenson Gelbvieh.....................52 Thull Gelbvieh Farm.......................52 Triple H Farms.................................51 Triple K Gelbvieh.............................48 University of Nebraska-Lincoln....21 Volek Ranch.....................................52 Warner Beef Genetics .................IBC White Oak Farms............................49 Wildwood Acres..............................39 Wilkinson Gelbvieh........................51 Willoughby Sales.............................21 Wolf Gelbvieh..................................49 WW Livestock.................................47 Wyatt Farms.....................................37 Wyndemere Farm LLC...................37 Yoder’s Prairie Acres.......................39

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