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CONTENTS

November 2019 | Volume 34 | Number 3

FEATURES 12 Over the Fence with K-State Research and Extension Beef System Specialists

18 7 Candidates Vie for 5 Seats on the AGA Board of Directors

Explore management considerations to produce and promote a sustainable replacement heifer program.

By Jake Renner

Study the bios of the candidates looking to become members of the AGA Board of Directors.

18 7 Things To Do in Billings in December

14 Convention Sessions Highlight

It may be winter, but there will be plenty of things for conventiongoers to experience in Billings. By Malerie Strahm

We’ve prepared a session lineup you won’t want to miss. Meet us in Billings for the 49th Annual AGA National Convention!

26 Reaching New Heights in Billings, Montana Read up on the details of the 49th Annual AGA National Convention.

28 AGA Hall of Fame Inductee for 2020 30 Praising Maternal Might View the list of Gelbvieh and Balancer operations around the country that breed and own Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction.

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CONTENTS INSIDE THE EDITORIAL 6

The Makings of a Good Cow

View from the Board by John Carrel

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Progressing Forward One Convention at a Time

From the Corner Office by Megan Slater

38 Transferring Animals in the Name of Customer Service

Tips ‘N Tricks by Taylor Buckley

40 Maternal Traits AND Heavyweight Calves

Junior Connection by Alexx Starr

42 Knowing Hay Quality Affects Supplementation Strategy

Commercial Corner Post by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist

44 Ode to a Cow

Out in the Field by Tom Strahm

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

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

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

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

DIRECTORS Dustin Aherin (2017) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 dgaherin@vet.k-state.edu

FIELD DAY 48 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Field Day

Todd Bickett, DVM (2018) Chickamauga, GA • 423-667-3799 todd@bickettgenetics.com

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

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

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

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The Makings of a Good Cow

do their job well every year without a lot of fanfare.

The good ones don’t require much fanfare.

The good ones just do the good work quietly.

By John Carrel

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hen I remembered that November’s Gelbvieh World focused on the Gelbvieh cow, I breathed a sigh of relief. Writing articles is not my strong suit, but I can talk about the positive attributes of the Gelbvieh cow all day long—they may have to rein me in on this one.

In our country where we “run in the rocks” as my brother says, this is essential to longevity. If our bulls or cows can’t stay sound in our terrain they probably won’t hold up in our customers’ environment.

Gelbvieh and Balancers excel in the soundness traits.

This adds to their longevity and ultimately to our bottom line. I am a big believer in balanced trait selection, but must admit I am a stickler on structure, feet and legs included. If they can’t get around it is hard to worry about anything else.

I’m also a stickler on udder quality. We simply don’t have time for poor udders! There are a lot of other more productive things I can be doing in subzero weather than suckling a calf. Our crew is quick to point out a cow that has a poor udder when she calves so we can get rid of her. It is important to write them down at calving because you can’t always tell who they

One of the biggest drivers of individual cow profitability on our outfit is longevity. At today’s prices we figure if a cow does not stay in our herd until at least four, and has raised a calf as both elbvieh and Balancers excel in the a two and three year old, we are losing money on her. Yes, there is the oddball heifer that soundness traits. This adds to their raises a front-end bull for our spring sale and longevity and ultimately to our bottom line. can shorten up the payback, but on average it is the above scenario. One must remember the replacements that drop out of the program are at weaning. Most of our Gelbvieh and Balancer before they reach their payback year. It is no different cows produce an ample amount of milk and it’s than that load of feeders that have some 575-pound satisfying to see how their udders hold up. Once again, steers in with the 600 pounders. It all averages out, hurray for the breed’s longevity. It sure is nice to have and dollars per head are what makes the payments, cattle that work for you instead of you having to cover but... what if they did all weigh 600? Spread over a their faults and work for them. truckload, that extra 25 pounds makes a tremendous I know I’m not the only one that gives the Dam difference. Yes, the heifers that drop out do have to be of Merit and Dam of Distinction listings a good long averaged with the high performers, but you don’t ever look when it is published every year. As the program get back near what you put into developing them. is laid out, it highlights fertility and longevity of Longevity is an area in which Gelbvieh and the breed; it’s real-world information. There is no ® Balancer females can raise your average. They have quicker exit strategy in our herd than being open. built in longevity, so use it to your advantage and There is no “but she raised a really nice heifer calf last up you’re herd’s longevity. Not only is this a selling year” business— open is open. One chance at AI and point on the cow front, it is a selling point on the two cycles with the bull are enough. Our Gelbvieh financial front and is also a bonus on the labor front. and Balancer cattle really help us in the fertility If a cow is a continual problem they are the ones you department. We all like cattle built for the long haul, remember, the ones nobody wants to deal with, and but if that long haul involves the sale barn we are not usually one of the first to get culled for some reason afraid to do it. Cheers to needing to take that sale barn or another. Many of the good cows are the ones that trip less often. D you don’t remember their numbers because they just

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Progressing Forward One Convention at a Time

By Megan Slater

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he upcoming 49th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Billings, Montana, marks the fifth AGA convention (in recent history) that is a standalone event. With this being a small milestone number, let’s take a look back at some of the recent AGA National Conventions.

January 2015 was the last year the AGA held its annual meeting in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. That December, the first standalone convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri, and was themed “Moving at the Speed of Change.” This theme really encompassed AGA at the time, as 2015 was a big year for the AGA and it was capped off with an event resulting in over a 100% increase in attendance at the annual meeting. Committee meetings were brought back to face-to-face meetings, and it was also where the first Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup took place, which is now an annual event and a favorite amongst many convention attendees.

The next year, in 2016, the AGA hosted its 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. That year’s theme was “Meeting Modern Industry Demands” and is also the theme for the current AGA strategic plan, which was introduced to the membership during that event. This theme has now become a slogan for the association and captures AGA goals into one sentence. Modern is defined as relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Although it is always good to remember where you came from, you cannot move forward if you are always looking back. As we continue progressing and moving forward it is always important that both the association and the breed are meeting the demands of today’s beef industry and remaining relevant.

In 2017, the AGA went to Wichita, Kansas, for the 47 Annual AGA National Convention which was themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Setting th

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the Standard”. This convention was a big one for the AGA, not only from an attendance standpoint, but also the business that was accomplished during this meeting. At this convention, the membership voted to release BOLTpowered expected progeny differences (EPDs) as soon as they were available. This was a big step for the membership and truly showed their desire to keep AGA relevant by adopting the latest and best technology available to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup that year featured speakers such as Donnell Brown, RA Brown Ranch, and Kevin Unger, Lincoln County Feeders and Leachman Cattle of Colorado, who offered outside perspectives on what today’s beef industry demands from seedstock producers and their commercial customers. AGA members came away from this convention united and ready to set the new standard for AGA and the Gelbvieh breed.

2018 was another big year for the AGA and it culminated with the AGA National Convention traveling east to Nashville, Tennessee. This convention saw good attendance from members all across the country. During this convention, which was themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Raising the Bar,” attendees heard from staff as they gave updates on the happenings throughout the year, including the AGA’s transition to single-step BOLT-powered EPDs, the launch of the new Balancer® Edge age and source verification program, and the AGA office move to Lincoln, Nebraska. The event left attendees motivated to raise the bar on the standards for improving and promoting the Gelbvieh breed.

This year we are headed to Billings, Montana, December 4-6, where the theme is “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Reaching New Heights.” This year’s convention will feature a great lineup of speakers who are sure to provide insight on today’s cattle business for not only members, but also for commercial customers as well.

The AGA staff knows that it’s not easy to leave a cattle operation this time of the year, but we strive to make the AGA convention worthwhile for attendees to ensure you get the most out of your time at the event. More information, including the convention schedule, general event information, convention sessions highlight, and a feature on things to do in Billings can be found on pages 14-15 and 26-27 of this edition of Gelbvieh World.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the AGA National Convention this year as we prepare to work together to reach new heights. D

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Over the Fence with K-State Research and Extension Beef System Specialists

By Jake Renner

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andy Johnson, Ph.D., and Jaymelynn Farney, Ph.D., serve as beef system specialists for K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) in both the northwest region and southeast region, respectively. As statewide network of educators, KSRE provides unbiased researched-based information at the local, regional, and state level in multiple areas including the food and fiber system, youth development and community vitality.

Join us as we explore management considerations that should be made to both produce and promote a viable and sustainable replacement heifer program.

What management tools would you recommend producers implement to focus on developing a strong replacement heifer program?

“We know that keeping the correct heifers to become replacements is crucial to your future herd genetics,” Farney said.

Both Johnson and Farney agree producers should select a sire with a strong maternal calving ease expected progeny difference (EPD) when selecting sires for the production of future replacement heifers. In doing so it’s also important to pay attention to other EPDs that may be relevant to the performance goals of your herd.

Additionally, certain management practices should be considered when breeding replacement females.

“Breed replacement heifers to high accuracy calving ease sires available via AI to minimize calving difficulty and still obtain other performance goals.

Estrus synchronization makes AI easier to use in most operations. In most cases, start replacement breeding season two weeks ahead of mature cows and use a short breeding season, 45 days or less, on yearling heifers. Or only retain those that conceive in the first 45 days, which

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requires timely pregnancy detection if the bull(s) remains in place,” Johnson said.

How important is record keeping in a replacement program?

Record keeping is vital to any successful breeding program. Keep records and benchmarks to identify weaknesses in the heifer program and reproductive performance.

“Replacement females that are born early and subsequently conceive early the first breeding season stay in the herd longer (year or more) and wean nearly an additional calf in total weaning weight in a lifetime.

Information to identify and retain those females is economically significant. For some important traits such as udder score, temperament, feet and legs, the only information available to use for selection pressure is from within the herd,” Johnson said.

Furthermore, always recognize the resources that you have available at your disposal as well. Leverage expertise of Extension personnel, herd veterinarians, seedstock providers, and others to critique or suggest improvements along the way.

What would you say are the top three things to consider when planning for the future of your cowherd?

1. Develop a strategic plan that supports your operational goals. Have goals that are clear, measurable, and fit your market.

2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the existing herd as it pertains to those goals? Do your genetics fit your environment? Have clear and measurable goals that fit your market.

3. Ask yourself, “What will it take to capture additional value in my target market?” Evaluate different marketing strategies and develop your cattle to fit these so they are better able to capture the greatest economic value.

How should you decide which females to retain?

It’s not always easy to decide which heifers to retain year to year. Johnson and Farney believe in a few key concepts to keep in mind when making those decisions.

OVER THE FENCE GW Retain heifer calves that are born early (first 2 cycles or less) and will be most likely to conceive in first 45 days of the breeding season. Also, avoid the temptation to only select the biggest heifers, which may result in an unintended increase in mature cow size. If this is not a concern of yours, be sure to concentrate on the end goal of these females and how they play into your overall herd goal.

Don’t be afraid to cull heifers with poor feet, legs and structure and those with bad temperaments. In the long run, these females will cause more financial burden and risk than they will a return on investment.

Remember the importance of sire selection for replacement heifers because it can have a large impact on the herd, not just individual heifers. Sire selection is a key part in developing heifers for the progression of your breeding program. Avoid single trait selection and using the same bull for the entire herd at breeding. This can cause limited options down the road when deciding which females will remain in the herd as replacements.

Johnson also emphasizes the importance of selecting sires of replacement females making sure mature size and milk production fit the environment. It’s important to make sure that producers are developing a herd that won’t simply survive in their environment, but thrive well into the future.

What considerations should be made when marketing replacement females to customers?

1. Know what your customer wants.

2. Cull what needs to be culled, i.e. bad temperament, feet/leg problems.

3. Incorporate an appropriate vaccination program for your region.

4. Deliver what you promise. Be transparent.

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Reflect on the success of your mature cows and utilize the records you’ve kept over the years, especially calving interval dates and longevity. Focus on potential replacement heifers from older cows that have consistently calved early that should also fit in your production system and environment.

Developing heifers that are appropriate size and condition for their breed and age and breeding heifers to calve close to 2 years of age,” Farney said.

How does one build value in a replacement heifer program?

Johnson explains, “Reproduction is the single most important economic trait for cow/calf producers. What I perceive as good “value” would be to have heifers that have a calf every year and calve early in the calving period (older calves weigh more at weaning). Selecting replacements from the oldest heifers and using a short breeding season will set heifers up to do just that.

Crossbred females produce 23% more weaning weight per cow exposed. Commercial producers need crossbred cows. Develop a herd health plan in conjunction with your veterinarian and provide adequate nutrition so they build good immunity.”

“Use high accuracy, high calving ease bulls (top 15%-20% of breed) for your heifers (not a bull with an actual low birth weight); utilize tools such as pelvic measurement, accurate estimated calving dates (use things like early ultrasound to fetal age) and then group by short calving windows; typically two weeks.

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GW INFORMATION EXCHANGE AGA Office Closures The AGA office will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, to celebrate Thanksgiving. The AGA will also be closed Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6, for staff attendance at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana.

The AGA office will resume regular business hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST on Monday, December 9, 2019.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Participate in the 2020 AGF Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Contest The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) is currently accepting entries for the upcoming Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Contest. Steers should be delivered from December 9-13, 2019, to Darr Feedlot, located near Cozad, Nebraska. For more information, please visit the AGF Projects page on Gelbvieh.org, call the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh.org.

The AGF continues to help advance the Gelbvieh breed through its support of research and development.

For this reason the AGF continues its Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest. These two projects together will provide the information and funds necessary to generate data sets to advance Gelbvieh carcass merit.

Room Reservations Now Open for NWSS Headquarters Hotel The Gelbvieh headquarters hotel during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) will once again be the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver-Stapleton North located at 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80216.

To reserve your hotel room(s), please fill out the online form available via the link located on the 2020 NWSS page under the News & Media tab on Gelbvieh.org. Hotel rooms within the American Gelbvieh Association room block are only available by filling out the online form or by contacting the AGA office; do not contact the hotel directly for reservations under this block. Reservations must be made by December 7, 2019, to receive group pricing. Rooms fill up very quickly so be sure to reserve yours as soon as possible.

2020 NWSS Important Dates: November 1: Submission deadline for DNA samples for the Gelbvieh and Balancer National Sale entries and the Gelbvieh and Balancer futurities.

November 20: NWSS entries close. It is also the deadline for junior breeding heifers to be in the name and possession of a junior exhibitor.

Blood Card Charge The AGA began charging $0.50 for blood cards starting October 1. As technology advances in the world of DNA, so does the process of collecting a DNA sample. The AGA encourages members to use TSUs (tissue sampling units) as their primary way to collect a DNA sample. According to Allflex, TSUs are the highest performing sample collection. TSU samples can be taken in seconds with a single-squeeze motion that collects a sample with minimum distress to the animal. With the proper collection handling, the TSU vials keep the sample uncontaminated and sealed to minimize test failure and the need for resampling.

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

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

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

INFORMATION EXCHANGE GW Need AGA Promotional Material?

Contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 to request AGA promotional materials for an upcoming sale or industry event, or ads and/or articles for sale catalogs.

Also, please check out the Media Resources page on Gelbvieh.org to download AGA’s most recent advertisements and logos to utilize in spreading the Gelbvieh and Balancer® message.

AGJA Heifer Raffle Don’t wait! Purchase American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) heifer raffle tickets today. Tickets for the chance to win a heifer may be purchased from any active AGJA member between now and the drawing, which will take place at the National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the National Western Stock Show. The winner does not have to be present to win. All proceeds go to help fund junior activities throughout the year, including the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic, which will take place July 5-10, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri.

New Members The AGA would like to recognize these new members to the AGA and AGJA in September 2019. Welcome to the Gelbvieh associations!

AGA CEC Coleman, Freeman, Mo. Stone Cattle Company, Ashflat, Ark. Goetschius Farms, Plattsburg, Mo. Roger Brown, Westmoreland, Tenn.

Bell Farm & Cattle Co., Frisco City, Ala. Wolf Creek Farm, Star, N.C. AGJA Nathan Pulliam, Perkinston, Miss.

Tayler Martins, Monona, Iowa Hannah Wooten, Starr, S.C. Rylan Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio

Production Schedule Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture January Gelbvieh World Annual Convention/Breeding Reference Guide Ad deadline: December 2 February Profit Picture Commercial Issue Ad deadline: December 27 March Gelbvieh World National Western Stock Show Ad deadline: February 4 April Gelbvieh World Herd Management/AI Sires Ad deadline: March 4 May Gelbvieh World Herd Health/Nutrition & Feeding Ad deadline: April 3 June-July Gelbvieh World Herd Reference Edition Ad deadline: May 29 August Gelbvieh World Junior Programs Ad deadline: July 14 September Profit Picture Commercial Issue Ad deadline: August 3 October Gelbvieh World Convention Preview Ad deadline: September 4 November Gelbvieh World The Gelbvieh Cow Ad deadline: October 2 December Gelbvieh World Seedstock Marketing Ad deadline: November 4

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Convention Session Highlights

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he lineup of sessions at the 49th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention has something for each Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholder to enjoy. This year’s event is filled with important association business, information from some of the industry’s top professionals, and plenty of opportunities for networking and catching up with old friends from within the breed.

Opening General Session and Kick-Off Reception The convention will officially kick-off at the opening general session taking place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4. This session will get you geared up for the two and half days that lie ahead. Hear AGA leadership, President John Carrel and Executive Director Megan Slater, speak about the association’s happenings through the past year, how Gelbvieh and Balancer are meeting modern industry demands, and prepare the attendees for the coming days of convention.

After an afternoon of committee meetings, it will be time for the kick-off reception where attendees can enjoy a cold beverage while mingling with fellow members.

Top-Notch Industry Tour On Thursday, December 5, the AGA has the opportunity to tour three of the most well recognized beef cattle-related companies in the Billings area. This year’s industry tour is one of the convention events the AGA staff is most excited to provide attendees and is one of the reasons why Billings was chosen as the convention location.

First, the AGA will tour ORIgen, near Huntley, Montana.

ORIgen provides a unique system for bull owners to collect, market, and sell some of the best bovine genetics in the beef industry. ORIgen founders have built and designed a service system model that gives bull owners the ability to collect and market their genetics through a system that is designed for their best interests and returns, according to ORIgen.

Next, convention attendees will travel to Joliet, Montana, to World West Sire Services. For over two decades, Scott Spickard, founder, has worked to collect thousands of beef bulls. Several of the bulls that the team at World West Sire Services has had the privilege of working with have piqued the interest of cattle breeders from around the world. The Billings area is highly saturated with outstanding beef genetics.

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The last stop on the industry tour is Midland Bull Test, Columbus, Montana. Each year, Midland Bull Test performance tests approximately 1,100 purebred bulls from over 200 consignors representing more than 32 states. The top 80% of the bulls are sold in the “Final Sort” Sale in April.

While at the last stop, the group will hear from a Leo McDonnell, owner of Midland Bull Test and eat lunch, compliments of Midland Bull Test.

Bull Pen Session Get a taste of Billings as this year’s Bull Pen Session goes to downtown Billings. This year’s event will take place the evening of Thursday, December 5, after the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup educational symposium. Come experience the food and drink Montana has to offer while networking with other convention attendees and the industry-leading speakers of the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup.

Annual Membership Meeting Members are encouraged to attend and exercise their right to vote as an AGA member at the AGA Annual Meeting taking place at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention. The Annual Membership meeting will be held on Friday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings. During the AGA Annual Meeting, the election of five members to the AGA Board of Directors will take place. Read each candidates bio, starting on page 18 of this edition of Gelbvieh World. Members must be in good standing with the association in order to cast a vote.

Awards Banquet The culminating event of convention will take place on Friday evening as AGA stakeholders celebrate a successful year at the awards banquet, which will start at 6 p.m. A pre-banquet reception is taking place from 5-6 p.m. The awards banquet, sponsored by the American Gelbvieh Foundation, celebrates the accomplishments of the membership. The Commercial Producer of the Year, Breeder of the Year, and Hall of Fame recipients will be presented with their awards. Banquet attendees will also have a chance to win money by guessing the winning steer in the AGF’s Steer Challenge. The winners of the 2019 Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge will also be announced.

49TH ANNUAL AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL CONVENTION DECEMBER 4-6, 2019 | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BILLINGS | BILLINGS, MONTANA

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 10:00-11:30 a.m.

AGA Board of Directors Meeting 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Opening General Session 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Breed Promotion Committee Meeting 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Member Education Committee Meeting 3:45-4:00 p.m.

Break 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Break Out Sessions: National Sale Committee Meeting Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Break-Out Sessions: National Show Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Kick-Off Reception

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:30 a.m.

Buses depart for tour: ORIgen

World West Sire Services 12:15 p.m.

Lunch and tour of Midland Bull Test 3:30-6:00 p.m.

Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Bull Pen Session

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00-9:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon 12:00-1:30 p.m.

1:30-3:30 p.m.

5:00-6:00 p.m.

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting Succession Planning sponsored by the AGF Break-Out Sessions Lunch, provided Annual Meeting Reception Awards Banquet

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Join Us

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

Free to Attend

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BILLINGS

BILLINGS, MONTANA Symposium 3:30 p.m.

All cattlemen and women are invited to attend this FREE educational symposium. Listen to industry-leading speakers discuss marketing in the cow-calf sector, including a market outlook, an in-depth look at livestock marketing, and what to expect from a seedstock supplier.

Producers interested in joining the AGA for a morning of touring bull stud companies and a bull test station, plus provided lunch, should contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 for more information and to RSVP by November 15.

Industry-Leading Speakers

Lane Nordlund, Moderator

Lane Nordlund is an award-winning multimedia farm broadcaster. Lane, born and raised in central Montana, has been involved in production agriculture his entire life. While attending Montana State University-Bozeman he earned a degree in agricultural education-relations. From there he began his career in agricultural media.

Each day, TV viewers can tune in to find Lane reporting on the Montana Ag Network, which airs on the Montana Television Network. On radio, Lane hosts “Montana Talks Ag” which airs within the statewide “Montana Talks” radio show produced by Townsquare Media. Nordlund is also the host of two national podcasts: The Cattlemen’s Call Podcast for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Eye on Potatoes Podcast for the National Potato Council. He also is a contributor to national TV programs Cattlemen to Cattlemen, Market Day Report and Rural Evening News, which air on RFD-TV. Lane also produces a podcast called the LaneCast, focusing on rural and agriculture issues in the Western United States. In 2016 Lane received the Horizon Award from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting.

Tanner Aherin, CattleFax “Cattle Market Update” Tanner Aherin is from northwest Kansas where he was involved in the commercial cow-calf sector and remains active in the seedstock cattle business. Tanner attended Highland Community College in northeast Kansas on a football scholarship where he received his associates degree before transferring to Kansas State University (KSU). While at Kansas State, he was a member of the Reserve National Champion Livestock Judging team. Tanner received his bachelor’s degree in spring 2017 and master’s degree in the summer of 2018, both at KSU in agricultural economics. His research focused on risk management in the cattle markets with an emphasis on cash settlement in the futures complex. He was also a fellow of the KSU Center for Risk Management Education and Research.

Tanner joined the CattleFax team in August 2018 as an analyst. His primary responsibilities include research and analysis for all sectors of the cattle industry and the poultry markets. Tanner also covers cow-calf and stocker members in the Southeast.

Ryan Ludvigson, Ludvigson Stock Farms “What to Expect from Your Seedstock Supplier” Ryan Ludvigson, along with his family, owns and operates Ludvigson Stock Farms producing and merchandising Red Angus and Red Hybred Seedstock. Ludvigson Stock Farms markets over 900 registered bulls and over 500 registered females each year. Ludvigson was born and raised on a conventional farming operation in Cushing, Iowa. Ludvigson graduated from Iowa State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business and in 1997 with a Masters of Business Administration. He worked for Leachman Cattle Company of Billings, Montana as head of sales in the late 1990s. He was also a member of the team that transitioned the National CUP Lab from Iowa State University to a private business. In 2004, he had the opportunity to build a branded beef program from conception to consumption in Chile forming the business Chile Beef. Ludvigson returned to the U.S. in 2006 to help his family grow their seedstock business. Currently Ludvigson Stock Farms ranks in the Top 10 of beef seedstock operations in the U.S., as ranked by BEEF magazine.

Bob Cook, Public Auction Yards “Livestock Marketing in Today’s Competitive Industry” Bob Cook was raised on a registered Angus ranch in North Dakota and is a graduate of North Dakota State University, with a degree in animal science. He started his career at North Dakota Stockmen’s Association as the editor, and then spent five years as a regional manager of the American Angus Association in North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming.

Bob has spent the last 42 years at the Public Auction Yards working all phases of the business and also has been in charge of sales and records at the Vermilion Ranch, a registered Angus operation.

In recent years, he has been heavily involved with Northern Livestock Video Auction, a video company that markets over 250,000 calves, yearlings, and replacements across the North Country.

Bob and his wife, Coreen, have four grown children and 11 grandchildren.

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7 Candidates Vie for 5 Seats on the AGA Board of Directors

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) nominating committee recommends the following seven candidates to fill the five open positions on the AGA Board of Directors. Additional nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting.

John Carrel, Montana (seeking re-election) Leland Clark, Kansas (seeking re-election) Mark Covington, Colorado Doug Hughes, Virginia (seeking re-election) Klint Sickler, North Dakota (seeking re-election) John Shearer, Kansas Tom Vehige, Missouri

The election for the AGA Board of Directors will take place during the AGA annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. MST on Friday, December 6, during the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana. Any member who is unable to attend the AGA annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email, or fax for election of directors. To obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her application for an absentee ballot, to the American Gelbvieh Association office (1001 S. 70th Street, Suite 215 Lincoln, NE 68510) not more than 60 days (October 8, 2019) nor less than 10 business days (November 22, 2019) prior to the annual meeting. Any member that requests an absentee ballot must be in good standing with the Association at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. Ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, to be counted at the annual meeting during AGA Board of Directors election to be held Friday, December 6, 2019.

John Carrel, Montana I would like to extend my gratitude to the nominating committee for presenting my name as a candidate for reelection to the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors.

As owner of HC Cattle and a partner in Pine Coulee Bulls LLC and Rafter T Livestock LLP, I am concerned about Gelbvieh’s position in the overall cattle industry. I feel we must continue our aggressive approach to solidify Gelbvieh’s position in the current cattle complex. This, in turn, will greatly help our position as providers of both purebred and Balancer® seedstock.

I am not as concerned as I was three years ago, as there has been a definite resurgence in the acceptability of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle in the commercial sector.

However, this is not a time to rest on our laurels. I feel the energetic, highly capable staff at the Association has put us in a position to propel the breed to the next level.

As the new manager of Beartooth Ranch in the early 1990s I had limited exposure to the Gelbvieh breed. It did not take long to recognize the breed’s positive attributes and I have been sold on Gelbvieh ever since. We need to duplicate this same experience with more commercial and seedstock producers. I work with commercial producers daily and understand the pivotal role they play in our seedstock business.

I will work with a “can do” attitude to restore Gelbvieh’s rightful place in the industry. At HC Cattle we are growing our Balancer herd and have taken on management of a purebred herd. Gelbvieh have helped keep us in the cattle business. I want to help keep Gelbvieh in the cattle business.

I have served on numerous boards and with your support will continue to do my best to promote the Gelbvieh breed.

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Leland Clark, Kansas It’s truly been an honor to have served the membership on the AGA board the past three years, and I would greatly appreciate your consideration for a second term to the board.

I represent the fifth generation of my family to make their living exclusively from the land and livestock in north central Kansas. I was a member of livestock judging teams at both Colby Community College (where I was first introduced to Gelbvieh cattle) and Kansas State University where I graduated with a degree in animal science. For the past 38 years it has been the pleasure of my life to enjoy a partnership with my dad, Bill, at our operation, Post Rock Cattle Company. We purchased our first Gelbvieh cattle in 1981 and became AGA members in 1983. Today, we maintain over 400 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer cows and sell approximately 130 registered bulls annually.

I have great passion and pride in what Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle offer the beef industry. I have served three terms on the Kansas Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors, twice as president. I have also served on many AGA committees, most recently as the chairman of the rules and bylaws committee. I have played an active part in keeping the Gelbvieh breed at the forefront of the Kansas seedstock industry. I served on the Kansas Beef Expo Board several years, twice as chairman. I believe that if the membership elects you, you must serve the membership by attending state functions, production sales, and generally being available to the membership for input as well as promptly returning calls. I assure you that I will continue to dedicate the time required.

If re-elected, my focus would remain to do what is best for the Gelbvieh breed while increasing the breed’s position in the beef industry. I know firsthand the importance of a strong junior program from which my children have greatly benefitted. As a breed, we must also recognize that the average member has around 25 cows.

They are the backbone of the Gelbvieh breed. We must have a strong and united membership moving forward.

If you are fully invested and involved in production

agriculture, you are keenly aware of the economic climate we are in. Dollars will have to be spent wisely, all costs will have to be analyzed fully, and progress will be slower than what we hoped for. But I am steadfast in my belief that given the Gelbvieh and Balancers’ genetic strengths and with the continued commercial industry focus and positioning that has been put in place, together we can emerge stronger and with more market share when prosperity returns to agriculture.

Thank you for your consideration and for the privilege of having served on the AGA board.

Mark Covington, Colorado I appreciate the honor of being asked to run for a position on the AGA Board of Directors. If elected, I will make every effort to make decisions that are best for the Gelbvieh breed. I do not have any agenda I am looking to push, other than to help continue the effort to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.

I started raising Gelbvieh cattle when I was hired to manage the Broken Fork Ranch in La Jara, Colorado, in 1980. After nine years there, we had grown the herd to 250 head of registered Gelbvieh. With my wife, Nancy, we took many trips with local kids and Colorado kids to the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Classic shows. At that time of my Gelbvieh life I was very active in the AGA on various committees. We moved to Montrose in 1990 with our three kids, Justin, Ann, and Nicole. All of our kids showed in many of the AGJA Classic shows.

Our kids and their families are still active members of the ranch. We have continued to raise purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, both for the show ring and the commercial cattleman. We have been managing partners in the Pot of Gold Bull Sale for 29 years. We currently sell around 130 bulls each year. The commercial cattleman has been our primary focus, but the sale members, our operation GELBVIEH WORLD |

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included, have raised many outstanding purebred and Balancer sires and females.

I live in Max Meadows, Virginia, with my wonderful wife, Sue. We have two daughters, three grandsons, and a greatgrandson. I am retired from 35 years in the truck repair and large wrecker business. The company I owned and operated, Complete Truck Service Inc., employed around 18 employees. Now, I’m living the dream of farming and raising cattle 24/7.

Our country is a little different from some of the other areas of the U.S. because we have to raise cattle to survive and perform at elevations of up to 10,000 ft. Data is now being gathered by our association to help find the sires within our breed that have the genetic make up to be able to live and function at higher elevations. With the knowledge I have gained from the last 40 years of selecting cattle that work at higher elevations, I look forward to being able to help with that effort whether or not I am elected to the board.

If elected to the board I will use my past and present experience to do my best to help make decisions that will move the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed in a positive direction.

We own and operate Little Windy Hill Farms and have been raising Gelbvieh cattle for 25 years in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. I was raised with Hereford cattle and showed Hereford steers in 4-H. Sue and I had a herd of Charolais and dispersed them in the late ‘80s after

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our daughter was done showing. Then we had a herd of black commercial cows and used Charolais bulls to make smokey calves. A friend of mine asked me to keep a big, dark red Gelbvieh bull for him one year. His calves, which were black or red, weaned just as heavy as the smokeys and brought more per pound. We switched to Gelbvieh bulls and as the story goes, we soon became a purebred Gelbvieh herd. We now run around 100 Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Angus cows along with 30 to 40 ET calves. We are having our 14th annual bull sale this November.

I helped organize the Virginia Gelbvieh Association and held numerous offices there. I am a past president of the Breeders Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, past

president of our local VA BCIA Bull Test Board of Directors at Virginia Tech, on our local Wythe County Apex Center Board of Directors, member of the CarrollGrayson Cattlemen’s Association, and past treasurer of the Max Meadows Ruritan Club. Currently, I’m co-chair of the AGA national sale committee, where we have been selling cattle there since 1999.

I believe very strongly that Gelbvieh will be one of the breeds that will survive because they bring to the table traits that are lacking in a lot of other breeds and can produce what we can use in the future.

It is an honor to be asked to run for a second term.

I have learned a lot in the past three years on the board

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If re-elected, I will do my best to help move the Gelbvieh breed in a forward direction. We have a lot of changes taking place in the cattle business. To stay on top we have to stay one step ahead of our competition by being forward thinking. We presently have a great group of positive thinking cattlemen and women on the Board that are very passionate about the Gelbvieh breed and its ability to move forward into the future.

Klint Sickler, North Dakota For the past three years I have had the privilege to serve the membership of the AGA on our board of directors. I have greatly enjoyed this opportunity, and am grateful to have been asked to run for a second term.

My wife, Maralee, and I operate Prairie Hills Gelbvieh in southwest North Dakota.

Our ranch is truly a family endeavor, with my parents – Galen & Marcia Sickler – being active partners in all parts of the ranch. We have been blessed with four wonderful children – Kylee (8), Emerson (6), Trey (3), and Sage (3 months). Kylee attended her first Junior Classic in Iowa last summer, and she has definitely caught the bug!

Our family has been involved in the Gelbvieh breed since 1985. Today we run 150 head of Gelbvieh cattle, and implant 30 embryos into a separate recip herd. What sets our program apart is that nearly every animal is a registered purebred Gelbvieh animal. We market our cattle through consignment sales throughout the U.S. and Canada, and sell 50 purebred bulls and select females through our annual sale in February.

Over the past two years I have served on the AGA executive committee as secretary. This experience has really given perspective to the inner workings of the association, and to the potential that lies before this breed.

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We are truly on the verge of great things. In the past year we have implemented BOLT-powered EPDs, relocated our office to Lincoln, rolled out the Balancer Edge program, and have hired a talented, energetic executive director.

While I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of these projects, I feel our best days are still in front of us. Now that we have our house in order, it is time to focus on things outside of our walls. There is still much work to be done in developing greater market demand for Gelbvieh-based seedstock, and Gelbvieh-influenced commercial cattle. As the AGA prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the board members elected over the next five years will be tasked with making decisions that will determine our destiny for the next 50 years. This is a responsibility that I do not take lightly, and I look forward to meeting these challenges head on.

I would greatly appreciate your support and consideration, whether voting in person or through absentee ballot. Please feel free to reach out to me through phone or email if there’s anything you’d like to discuss. I look forward to helping our breed take the next step!

John Shearer, Kansas I am humbled and honored to be a candidate for the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors. Since 1989, my family and I have been building on a foundation herd from 12 crossbred, Gelbviehinfluenced cows, to our present herd of about 300 cows at Circle S Ranch.

Our annual production sale includes purebred Gelbvieh, Gelford bulls and heifers, and Gelbvieh-influenced cows and pairs.

My wife, Carla, and I have two children, Kaycie and John, who were very active in the AGJA. Both have animal science degrees from Kansas State University.

Kaycie and her husband, Clay Schilling, live near

Goodland, Kansas, and are primarily involved with his family’s cattle and farming operation. John has assumed most of the daily operations responsibilities of Circle S. We are also blessed with three healthy grandsons: Cogan, Whitten and, Wripley.

My passion for most of my adult life has been to promote the Gelbvieh breed. I have traveled to many states to participate in state fairs and junior shows to promote not only Circle S genetics, but the Gelbvieh breed as well. If elected to the Board, I will strive to implement programs that will increase revenue and sound business practices for the Association. I think it is important to continue to promote Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Gelbvieh-influenced hybrid cattle, separately and simultaneously. I also want to reinvigorate the membership and positively engage with members. We have so much to add to the cattle industry.

I would love to visit with anyone regarding my vision for the Gelbvieh Association and breed. The best way to contact me is by phone, 620-654-6507. I look forward to the opportunity of representing my fellow cattle producers on the AGA Board of Directors and would appreciate your vote.

Tom Vehige, Missouri I was fortunate enough to grow up in the beef industry.

My family operated a pasture to plate program. My grandpa owned a meat locker, and we raised commercial cattle from calf to harvest.

As I grew older, my work ethic and passion for the beef industry continued. When I thought about establishing my own herd, I knew I could never have as many cattle as I wanted, but I could have the best.

Because my wife did not grow up around cattle,

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION I knew I needed a docile breed. Growth and maternal strengths were traits that I wanted for my seedstock business. Gelbvieh was a natural fit for what I wanted to achieve in my operation.

Our program, T Bar S Cattle Company, is a true family business. Alongside my wife, Stacy, we have raised three children in the Gelbvieh breed: Justin, Kyle and Grace. All my children have served the AGJA as ambassadors and junior board members.

Their time and service to our breed has continuously made my wife and I proud. I hope to leave a positive impact that recognizes even half of the blessings that I have received from being in this breed. As I run for a position on the AGA Board, I plan to keep the values of my family and breed in mind.

As my kids are exiting college, they have expressed their love and interest in our family operation. There is growth and expansion on the horizon for us. It is our mission to genomically enhance and DNA verify our entire cowherd. We feel strongly about identifying where we have been in order to better determine where we are going.

We will continue to do this within our herd to better serve our commercial customers through added value by utilizing tools to help mitigate risk.

My family is prideful of our customer service and loyal customer base. As a small breeder, I have been blessed with many fortunes; yet, my family continuously works to stay grounded to better serve the needs of our customers.

I am running for the American Gelbvieh Association’s Board of Directors so I can better serve our industry. My industry experience will offer a new perspective and inspire conversation and vision for the Board. I wish to serve so that I can give back to the breed and association that has given my family so much. Lastly, I would like to thank you for your time and consideration for my election.

I would greatly appreciate your vote. It would be an honor to serve on the AGA Board of Directors.

I ensure you that I will serve with the best of my ability. Thank you.

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CED 7 BW 3.1 WW 67 YW 94

RBS G10 is a very flashy dark red heifer that is free moving with a strong topline. Her full sister sold to Schott Farms in Wisconsin through our sale last spring, and they are very happy with her. Her maternal family has been in our herd for six generations.

RBS G20 • AMGV 1459199 1/4 GV 3/4 AA

Sire: Future Force Dam: RBS B94 MGS: Wardon

CED 18 BW -2.0 WW 63 YW 99

Here is a super attractive, very well balanced heifer with super calving ease EPDs, great carcass traits, and an awesome FPI. Her mother has a 3 calf BW ratio of 94, WW ratio of 107, and YW ratio of 108. She is thick topped, deep bodied, and gets out and moves well.

She will win some shows and then make a great cow for years to come. Her granddam, T21, is still producing at 12 years old and her great granddam, R19, settled AI again this year at 14.

In summary, a beautiful heifer that will produce well and stay around for a long time.

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7 THINGS TO DO IN BILLINGS IN DECEMBER

By Malerie Strahm

1 ZooMontana

5 Reef Indoor Waterpark

This Billings attraction is home to almost 100 animals, mostly native species that live in the Rockies or similar environments from around the world. The park is divided into five different regions including the Asia region, North America region, Discovery Center and the Barn. Stroll through winding forest trails inhabited by various native plants and animals.

Traveling with your family to Billings? Look no further than the largest indoor waterpark in Montana for entertainment for everyone from grandparents to toddlers. The park is larger than a football field and contains a 250-gallon water dumping bucket, three-story tall tube slide, Tropical Twister body slide and a 55,000 gallon wave pool. You can also undwind in a 20- person hot tub or play water basketball in the activity pool.

2 Moss Mansion Museum Take a step back in time and tour the Moss Mansion built in 1903 by Preston B. Moss. The three-story, 28room house boasts a beautiful attached solarium, handpainted ceilings and walls, artwork and Moss family belongings. The house is open to tourists who want to experience the way of life of a prominent 20th century Billings family.

3 Yellowstone Cellars and Winery Recognized as the “Best Winery in Montana,” according to TripAdvisor, Yellowstone Cellars and Winery has everything you need to indulge your wine cravings. The premium red and white grapes are grown in the Yakima Valley of Washington and transported directly to the winery during harvest. Stop by the tasting room and deli, relax around granite tables and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

4 Western Heritage Center This Montana regional museum is located in the Billings historic district and features more than 16,000 artifacts documenting architecture, historical events and the history of theYellowstone River Valley. “The mission of WHC is to collect, preserve and tell the stories of the people and places of the Yellowstone River Valley and the northern High Plains region.”

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6 The Burger Dive Award-winning burger joint, the Burger Dive is known for it’s delicious burger selections. One of such burgers, known as “Your Huckleberry,” is topped with huckleberry hatch chili barbecue sauce and goat cheese.

Another famous burger “Date with Jim Beam and Coke,” is filled with smoked gouda, bourbon, and coke barbecue sauce. Owner and head chef, Brad Halsten, was recently crowned “Burger Champion” at the World Food Championships. The Burger Dive was featured also on Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel.

7 Canyon Creek Brewing This built-from-the-ground-up establishment began as one man’s garage experiment and with great success grew into a brewing company. 15 years later, Ron Kalvig is selling top- notch beers to happy customers in a 6,000 square foot facility with two bars, two patios and a beautiful outdoor fireplace. Canyon Creek’s environment is perfect for an after-work beer or party on the weekend.

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Reaching New Heights in Billings, Montana

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Hotel Information

Registration and Registration Packets

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings is located at 27 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101 and is just 2.2 miles from Billings Logan International Airport and in the heart of downtown Billings.

he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is looking forward to the 49th Annual AGA National Convention taking place December 4-6, 2019, in Billings, Montana. AGA members and other Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders will gather for the convention themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Reaching New Heights.” For the second year in a row the title sponsors are GeneSeek®, a Neogen company, and SweetPro® Premium Feed Supplements.

Registration for the 49th Annual AGA National Convention is still open. Registration is $120/adult and $65/junior (ages 8-21). Pricing is per person and includes all three days of convention with access to each event.

Registration is available online or by calling the AGA office at 303-465-2333. Registration will also be open at convention.

Please pick up name badges and registration packets upon arrival at convention at the registration desk. Name badges will be required to enter any convention event. If you plan to only attend the AGA Annual Meeting, which begins at 1:30 p.m. MST on Friday, December 6, please be sure to check in at the registration desk to receive a name badge with a delegate designation in order to be considered an eligible voter at the meeting.

A block of rooms is available at the headquarters hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings, at the rate of $109.00/night plus tax. Room can be reserved online by visiting the convention page on Gelbvieh.org or by calling the hotel at 406-252-7400 by Monday, November 4, 2019, to receive group pricing.

Airport Shuttle Service, Parking, and Transportation DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings provides complimentary shuttle service to the Billings Logan International Airport every 30 minutes.

Complimentary parking is offered in the Park II City Parking Garage, located adjacent to the hotel and accessible through the second floor sky bridge entrance (validated by the front desk).

For guests flying into Billings, Uber or Lyft, are both convenient transportation options. Make sure to download the Uber or Lyft app to your smartphone to travel around the city.

Registration Hours at Convention: Wednesday, December 4 Thursday, December 5

Friday, December 6

8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

6:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

AGA Hall Of Fame Inductee For 2020

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) will again recognize a dedicated member that has been a pioneer in the Gelbvieh breed and has had an influence in the direction of the association. The 2020 AGA Hall of Fame inductee is Jim Thomas of O Lazy Y Ranch in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Jim will be presented with the award at the awards banquet on Friday, December 6, 2019, during the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana.

Jim was one of the first Gelbvieh breeders to display and exhibit Gelbvieh cattle at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in the ‘70s. Later he went on to show his cattle at nearly every state fair in the central U.S. Black Feature, purchased from Valhalla Ranch, won Jim champion ribbons at nearly every fair he was exhibited.

Today, many quality cattle in the breed can be traced back to Black Feature and O Lazy Y breeding.

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Not only did Jim raise quality cattle, but he also became a great promoter of the breed. He assisted many breeders in the early ‘80s by managing their production sales as co-owner of Golden Cattle Sales with Dr. Bill Able of Kansas State University. During a challenging era of breeds trying to find their place in a new U.S. cattle industry, Jim and Bill were instrumental in the education, recruitment, and trade of Gelbvieh genetics both commercially and in the seedstock sector. With their guidance, newcomers to the breed claimed many years of satisfaction being involved with a progressive breed of cattle.

Jim has been very active within the association and remains so today, attending a Gelbvieh event whenever he can. He has held many committee leadership positions and has attended AGA conventions, American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) events, and the NWSS. He has even taken a leading role as a historian on the American Gelbvieh Foundation’s Gelbvieh History Documentary Book.

His undying commitment to the Gelbvieh breed makes Jim Thomas a notable figure in the breed’s history. A lifetime of preserving, improving, and promoting the breed, all while encouraging fellow breeders to do the same, speaks to Jim’s infallible dedication and integrity. The endeavors and contributions of Jim Thomas have not only impacted the breed, but also the AGA and the AGJA. D

DAMS OF DOMINANCE TOP TEN STATES Combined Total of Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction

PRAISING MATERNAL MIGHT AGA Releases the Annual Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction Roll Call

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or nearly three decades the American Gelbvieh Association has recognized females in the AGA herdbook that exemplify the maternal traits that Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ cows are known for across the country. The Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program places a well-deserved spotlight on the AGA members who breed and own impressive females that showcase enhanced longevity and weaned progeny performance.

The Dam of Merit honor recognizes cows that meet strict selection criteria including early puberty and conception, regular calving intervals and above average weaning weights on at least three calves. Of the 34,218 cows currently assessed so far in 2019, only 6.2% qualify for the Dam of Merit award.

MT MN 95 113

KS 517

IA 127 CO 151

MO 264

NE 223 ND 256

Farm/Ranch Name

City

SD 259

DOD DOM Total

ALABAMA Kittle Farms, LLC. McMahan Cove Gelbvieh Segars Gelbvieh Farm Providence Farms

The Dam of Distinction award recognizes cows that meet the same high standards, in addition to exhibiting superior, long-term productivity with at least eight calves. Just over 1% of all of the active Gelbvieh and Balancer cows qualify for this elite group.

ARIZONA

To celebrate the accomplishments of our members, we’ve gathered the top 10 states ranked by the combined total of Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction awards, as well as the top 20 owners, top 20 breeders and a detailed list sorted by state of those members who own Dams of Merit and/or Dams of Distinction honorees. D

Hodges Ranch JCH Ranch OK Ranch Miller Gelbvieh Farm E5 Gelbvieh

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AZ 89

Bar T Bar Ranch Inc. KT Cattle Inc.

Geraldine Stevenson Hartselle Scottsboro

0 0 0 0

6 1 1 1

6 1 1 1

Winslow Amado

26 0

60 3

86 3

Omaha Alpena Nashville Strawberry Lockesburg

3 0 0 0 0

10 3 3 1 1

13 3 3 1 1

0

4

4

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA Smith Brothers Cattle Company Sutter

TOP 20 OWNERS Name

City, State

Lazy TV Ranch Judd Ranch Inc. Bar T Bar Ranch Inc. Sandy Knoll Farm Diamond D Gelbvieh Rippe Gelbvieh B/F Cattle Company Holle Gelbvieh Chimney Butte Ranch Schafer Farms Inc. MLM Gelbvieh Flying H Genetics Brandywine Farm Norwood Gelbvieh Farm Cleland Cattle Company Post Rock Cattle Co. C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC. Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Moe Gelbvieh Bow K Ranch SEGA Gelbvieh

Selby, SD Pomona, KS Winslow, AZ Saint John, KS Mandan, ND Hubbell, NE Butler, MO Oberlin, KS Mandan, ND Goodhue, MN Superior, NE Arapahoe, NE Rushford, MN Carthage, MO Arma, KS Barnard, KS Appomattox, VA Medina, ND Walcott, ND Olathe, CO Pierce, CO

Farm/Ranch Name

City

TOP 20 BREEDERS

DOD DOM

11 15 26 9 15 3 5 4 7 9 11 7 2 9 2 1 13 8 1 6 4

98 81 60 60 41 47 38 38 31 27 24 28 33 25 31 32 15 19 26 18 20

Total 109 96 86 69 56 50 43 42 38 36 35 35 35 34 33 33 28 27 27 24 24

DOD DOM Total

COLORADO Bow K Ranch SEGA Gelbvieh Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch Faris Gelbvieh Plateau Gelbvieh McCarty Cattle Company Bar Seventy Gelbvieh Covington Gelbvieh Brandon McEndaffer Jimmy D or Sharilyn Richardson Grand Valley Gelbvieh/Balancer Ken W Greenhill Pro-Hart Seedstock Linda Shafer Justin Covington Diamond F Ranch Shawcroft Simmental & Gelbvieh John R & Debbie Hawks Lakeview Farms, LLC.

Olathe Pierce Model Pueblo Peetz Rifle Del Norte Montrose Sterling Dove Creek Parachute Olathe Pueblo Strasburg Montrose Olathe La Jara Olathe Fort Collins

6 4 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

18 20 12 12 12 12 6 4 6 0 4 2 3 3 3 3 2 1 1

24 24 13 13 12 12 9 7 7 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 1

Name

City, State

Judd Ranch Inc Bar T Bar Ranch Inc. Sandy Knoll Farm Lazy TV Ranch Diamond D Gelbvieh Chimney Butte Ranch Rippe Gelbvieh B/F Cattle Company Post Rock Cattle Co. Flying H Genetics Holle Gelbvieh Brandywine Farm MLM Gelbvieh Schafer Farms Inc. Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Taubenheim Gelbvieh Norwood Gelbvieh Farm C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC. Moe Gelbvieh Kicking Horse Ranch

Pomona, KS Winslow, AZ Saint John, KS Selby, SD Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Hubbell, NE Butler, MO Barnard, KS Arapahoe, NE Oberlin, KS Rushford, MN Superior, NE Goodhue, MN Medina, ND Amherst, NE Carthage, MO Appomattox, VA Walcott, ND Oilmont, MT

Farm/Ranch Name

DOD DOM

15 26 7 2 14 7 2 4 4 7 3 2 11 8 10 4 8 13 1 10

City

Redland Gelbvieh/SEGA Gelbvieh Pierce Keith Alexander Mancos R & H Gelbvieh Grand Junction

89 62 62 62 44 38 41 38 35 30 34 35 24 27 23 29 24 15 26 16

DOD

Total 104 88 69 64 58 45 43 42 39 37 37 37 35 35 33 33 32 28 27 26

DOM Total

0 0 0

1 1 1

1 1 1

Chickamauga Calhoun

0 0

5 3

5 3

Blackfoot Tendoy

0 0

5 3

5 3

Shannon Ava Pleasant Plains Shannon Walshville Media

2 0 2 1 1 0

8 6 2 1 1 2

10 6 4 2 2 2

GEORGIA TJB Gelbvieh 4H Farms

IDAHO Rock Solid Gelbvieh XC Cattle Ranch

ILLINOIS J-K Cattle Co J & K Gelbvieh Farm Inc. Bomke Farms Jared Ruter Motycka Farms Bigger/Pogue Farm

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Farm/Ranch Name

City

DOD DOM Total

INDIANA Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants Emily Griffiths Burgess Cattle Mike & Lanna Kloer Family Alexandria Raab

West Lafayette Kendallville Menan Huntington Markle

1 1 0 1 0

6 4 5 0 1

7 5 5 1 1

Mechanicsville Waukon Clutier Fairfax Clarinda Clutier Winthrop Indianola Decorah Bloomfield Walnut Audubon Collins Colo Churdan Woodburn Janesville Waukon Toledo Akron Cedar Rapids Waukon Waukon Bloomfield

3 20 23 3 10 13 1 12 13 2 10 12 1 11 12 2 9 11 2 5 7 1 5 6 2 2 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1

Pomona Saint John Oberlin Arma Barnard Saint Francis Mayetta Sharon Springs Mc Cune Smith Center Phillipsburg Jewell Cunningham Mc Cune Harper Bird City Salina Osborne

15 9 4 2 1 5 2 2 0 3 1 4 5 3 0 0 3 1

IOWA Lone Oak Gelbvieh Crooked Creek Cattle Co Herink Gelbvieh Narrow Gate Cattle/Wheeler & Son Holste’s Triple H Farms Cib’s Gelbvieh ABCS Gelbvieh Rocker B Ranch Allambee Linda Reiste-Shumate Martens Gelbvieh MJBC Gelbvieh Charles & Kay Struthers CKJ Gelbvieh Minnehan Family Farms White Cattle Company DTK Cattle Company Danielle Stock FMH Gelbviehs Nate Solberg Kirkwood Community College Duel Stock Drew Stock Kyle Hill

KANSAS Judd Ranch Inc. Sandy Knoll Farm Holle Gelbvieh Cleland Cattle Company Post Rock Cattle Co. Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer Mulroy Farms LLC. Grund Gelbvieh Ranch Davidson Brothers Gelbvieh Overmiller Gelbvieh Bar Arrow Cattle Co Gilly’s Gelbvieh Albers Gelbvieh Windy Hill Gelbvieh Daniel Zimmerman Black Cow Farm Stucky Beef Genetics Dry Creek Farm

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81 60 38 31 32 16 19 15 16 12 13 9 7 9 8 7 2 4

96 69 42 33 33 21 21 17 16 15 14 13 12 12 8 7 5 5

Farm/Ranch Name

Jim & Terri Degeer KZ Cattle Company Circle S Ranch Scott Gelbvieh R & N Overmiller Gelbvieh John C Oswald & Sons Diamond V Gelbvieh Golden Image Cattle Meng Farms Cattle Company Loire Creek Cattle Crippled W Cattle Co T Arrow Gelbvieh John and Debbie Griesel Rachelle Anderson Horizen Farms Preston Dunn Flint Hills Gelbvieh Grace Hammer Jojo Genetics Bianca Binning Meadowlark Gelbvieh Farm Hammer Gelbvieh Jerry Grund Becky & Christy Grund Cooper Gelbvieh Marshall Cattle Co. Coyote Ridge Ranch Callahan Grund Meredith Clark Greg Axman Buff Tuff Cattle Co. Quentin Clark Lily Grace Judd Circle E Ranch Sanders Farm Lincoln Dean Martin 4 W Farms Road Runner Ranch Gabrielle Hammer RC Pettit Cattle Steven Petersheim PRCC Sale Cooperators Josh Ekholm Porsha Binning

City

DOD

DOM Total

Erie Columbus Canton El Dorado Smith Center Hutchinson Stockton Ford Troy Wamego Clayton Phillipsburg Howard Jamestown Cheney Saint John Alma Sharon Springs Colby Mc Donald Salina Wallace Wallace Wallace Burdett Medicine Lodge Oberlin Wallace Barnard Olmitz Jetmore Barnard Pomona Oswego Wellsville Bucklin Troy Cimarron Wallace Olathe Haven Barnard McPherson Mc Donald

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

5 5 3 3 4 4 4 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Salem Lancaster Ewing Crab Orchard Brodhead Annville Fredonia

0 2 0 0 0 1 0

9 3 5 5 5 3 3

9 5 5 5 5 4 3

KENTUCKY Padon Farms Hasty Rocky Hill Farms Full Circle Farm Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh C&D Farms Mike Moore Gentle G Farm Arthur Slaughter

Farm/Ranch Name

J M Holder Cattle Ronald & Randy Gelbvieh Farm Kilbourne Gelbvieh Wesley Page Skaggs Creek Farms David Slaughter Triple J Farm Luke Arthur Joe Bratcher L&L Gelbvieh French Farms Grayson Springs Cattle Company

City

DOD DOM Total

Scottsville Eubank East Bernstadt Tompkinsville Tompkinsville Fredonia Flemingsburg Cynthiana Crab Orchard Smithland Big Clifty Leitchfield

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Goodhue Rushford Clearbrook Hibbing Austin Staples Brainerd Little Falls Worthington Pine City Austin

9 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

27 33 21 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1

36 35 21 6 4 3 2 2 2 1 1

Seminary

0

1

1

Butler Carthage Freeburg Gainesville Greentop Washington Brookfield Poplar Bluff Vandalia Goodman Barnett Mendon Rutledge Brookfield Sparta Willard Lathrop Mansfield Buffalo Farmington Asbury Edgar Springs

5 9 1 7 1 3 1 2 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0

38 25 18 9 12 5 7 5 7 2 5 4 5 4 4 1 2 2 3 3 3 3

43 34 19 16 13 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

MINNESOTA Schafer Farms Inc. Brandywine Farm Lost River Livestock Roger Sabin Ivers Family RR Ranch Jerald A Tautges Dean G Swenson Five Pine Cattle Co. Williamson Gelbvieh Colton Ivers

MISSISSIPPI Lowell & Karen Rogers

MISSOURI B/F Cattle Company Norwood Gelbvieh Farm Stuecken Brothers Steffensen J5 Cattle Company Ginger J Ertel John A Busch & Sons Burbank Cattle Company Buff Beef Gatson Gelbvieh Spring Flood Ranch LLC. Diamond J-D Gelbvieh Ronald Rogers Neese Farms Matthew Burbank Rogers Gelbvieh Cattle Farm Gary & Janice Mitchell JGP Gelbvieh Ted Probert Red Bud Ranch Wolf Creek Cattle Company Hilltop Farms KR Cattle Company

Farm/Ranch Name

City

Reinert Family Farm Crossfire Ranch Red Ridge Gelbvieh Richard Lincoln Rockin’-U-Ranch Dale Lloyd Riley Jr. Chapuis Cattle Farm Yellow Dog Gelbvieh Austin D Rash Twin Peaks Gelbvieh Tomy & Cathy Blake Jeff Stofer Witt Cattle Company Cable Ridge Farms Branganmere Cattle Company White Oak Farms Da-Moon Gelbviehs Jared/Caisie/Gilbert/Debra Nowack Robert Paul Bradley L Waltz Justamere Ranch Dale (Trey) Riley III Hilltop Farms Benny McWilliams Brad McWilliams/Hilltop Farms Wax Gelbvieh Farm Sunset Ridge Farm Arp/Blackhawk Brandt Beef Farm Bryce Family Farms LLC. Jonathan D Kohley Pleasantview Cattle Co. Shouse Gelbvieh

DOD DOM Total

Billings 0 Warsaw 0 Trenton 0 Linneus 1 Richmond 1 Saint James 0 Louisiana 0 Lohman 0 Mendon 0 Gainesville 0 Edgar Springs 0 Mountain Grove 0 El Dorado Springs 0 Cross Timbers 0 Marshfield 0 Aurora 1 Billings 1 Owensville 0 Washburn 0 Jasper 0 Urbana 0 Saint James 0 Asbury 0 Asbury 0 Boonville 0 Patton 0 Brookfield 0 Hermann 0 Columbia 0 Jasper 0 Weston 0 Dadeville 0

3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Farm/Ranch Name

Shoe String Ranch Charles Hufft George W Rotert Family Farms Gary Hogan McCurry Farms 7 R Cattle Company J & K Cattle-N-Quarter Horses Roger Pruden

City

Sarcoxie Springfield Urich Conway Bolivar Sparta Cole Camp Adrian

DOD DOM Total

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Lewistown Oilmont Raynesford Oilmont Reserve Avon Florence Highwood Hilger Lewistown

0 8 0 3 2 2 0 1 0 0

22 9 16 10 10 5 5 0 1 1

22 17 16 13 12 7 5 1 1 1

Hubbell Superior Arapahoe Amherst Orchard Scribner Bruning Brady Ravenna Omaha Guide Rock Shubert Arapahoe Beatrice Lawrence Valentine Grafton Oxford Amherst Fairfield Orleans Odell David City Arapahoe Lincoln Nelson

3 11 7 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

47 24 28 20 12 9 7 3 3 3 5 5 2 1 3 3 1 2 2 0 1 1 1 1 1 1

50 35 35 22 12 11 7 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Orovada

0

5

5

NEBRASKA Rippe Gelbvieh MLM Gelbvieh Flying H Genetics Taubenheim Gelbvieh The 88 Ranch CK Cattle Co. Voss Farms Standing Milliron Ranch Pope Farms Gelbvieh GS Ridge Top Ranch Triple D Cattle Squeakin By LK Farms Warner Beef Genetics Southeast Community College Lemke Cattle Diamond Lazy J Ranch LLC. Kleinschmidt Gelbvieh Jeff Swanson JT2 Cattle Company V&G Gelbvieh Boehler Gelbviehs M and P Gelbvieh Schawang Cattle Co. Trans Pacific Genetics Micah Scholl Lazy VC Livestock

NEVADA Richard J or Jean M Williams

City

DOD

DOM Total

NORTH CAROLINA R Jar Farm Green Hills Gelbvieh Ken W Chambers Fence Row Farms Gelbviehs Longleaf Station Rabbit Ridge Gelbvieh Farm

Robbins Mount Ulla Stoneville Marshville Jackson Springs Morganton

1 0 0 0 0 0

4 2 2 2 1 1

5 2 2 2 1 1

Mandan Mandan Medina Walcott Hebron Gladstone Minot Baldwin Dawson Antler Tioga Noonan Turtle Lake Mandan Carrington Stanton Edgeley Powers Lake Medina Medina

15 7 8 1 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

41 31 19 26 11 16 13 10 11 7 7 4 2 4 1 3 2 1 1 1

56 38 27 27 18 16 13 11 11 7 7 6 4 4 3 3 2 1 1 1

Bradford Continental Minerva Shelby Shelby

0 0 0 1 0

9 7 2 0 1

9 7 2 1 1

Arnett Nowata Bokoshe Kaw City Vinita Goltry Cheyenne Mulhall Hooker Perry Kingfisher Kaw City Alva

2 4 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

8 4 3 4 2 3 0 2 1 1 1 1 1

10 8 7 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

NORTH DAKOTA

MONTANA Danell Diamond Six Ranch Kicking Horse Ranch Bar JR Gelbvieh Kicking Horse Ranch Praise The Lord Gelbvieh SR Graveley Gelbvieh Johnsons Bitteroot Gelbvieh Ayers Ranch Double B Ranch Terry Miller Ranch

Farm/Ranch Name

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Diamond D Gelbvieh Chimney Butte Ranch Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Moe Gelbvieh Wehri Gelbvieh Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Cranview Gelbvieh Wohl Farms Zimmerman Ranch LeDoux Gelbvieh Mill Iron C Ranch Conrad Larson Kraft Gelbvieh Allan or Peggy Gustin Austin & Bailey March Bohrer Gelbvieh Ranch David Bedker Jensen Ranch Cierra Dockter Dalton Dockter

OHIO Charlie/Jordan/Scott Diehl Lawman Farms Wildwood Acres C-Spade Cattle Company Champer Farms LLC.

OKLAHOMA Bill New Gelbvieh Tolsma Land & Cattle Barking Dog Cattle Co. Dobson Ranch Reed Ranch Koehn Cattle Co. Lowcatelli Ranch Gallaway Gelbvieh Sydney Wilkinson Rupp Ranch Murray Farms Brylee Thiel M&K Cattle

Farm/Ranch Name

City

Jody Miller Three D Cattle Company

Warner Perry

DOD DOM Total

0 0

1 1

1 1

OREGON Louie’s Cattle Service Delano Farms LLC. McCadden Farms Sonlight Ranch Brooke Hopfer H4 Ranch

Burns Oregon City Enterprise La Grande Days Creek Days Creek

0 3 1 1 1 0

14 5 5 2 0 1

14 8 6 3 1 1

Ninety Six

0

1

1

Selby Wilmot Lake Preston Ludlow Carpenter Sisseton Wessington Flandreau Oldham Nisland Hermosa Highmore Sisseton Fort Pierre Sisseton Mound City Oldham Selby Wessington Pierre Selby Hermosa Hermosa Oldham Arlington Hermosa Astoria

11 1 4 3 2 4 3 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

98 17 13 12 12 9 8 10 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

109 18 17 15 14 13 11 11 8 7 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Celina Crossville Luttrell Sparta Milton Quebeck Hilham Speedwell

3 2 2 0 0 0 1 0

5 4 3 3 2 2 0 1

8 6 5 3 2 2 1 1

SOUTH DAKOTA Lazy TV Ranch North Fork Gelbvieh Hojer Gelbvieh Feist Gelbvieh Adkins Gelbvieh Ceroll Gelbvieh Dean Duxbury Christensen Gelbvieh Duane & Rhonda Thull RLV Gelbvieh CJ & L Livestock Volek Gelbvieh Ceroll Gelbvieh Shad and Brandy Ludemann Ceroll Ranch King B Ranch Duane Hojer Jana Thorstenson Goldux Gelbvieh Wes & Brittney Spencer Gina Marie Thorstenson Ace Cattle Company Bar TV Gelbvieh Brooke Ann Thull Kelly & Greg Josephsen Paige Lehrkamp Bauman Cattle

Dunnavant Farms LGI Farms

City

DOD

DOM Total

Ardmore Moss

0 0

1 1

1 1

Amarillo Cranfills Gap Warren Sulphur Springs

3 1 0 0

15 3 1 1

18 4 1 1

Spanish Fork Jensen Tremonton Freemont Torrey Huntington Redmond Salem

1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

7 7 5 4 5 2 1 1

8 7 6 5 5 2 1 1

Appomattox Red House Sedley Pulaski Max Meadows

13 1 0 1 0

15 5 2 0 1

28 6 2 1 1

1 3

15 9

16 12

Duck

2

1

3

Robertson Robertson

0 0

2 1

2 1

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TEXAS

SOUTH CAROLINA Brendy Hill Farm

Farm/Ranch Name

Montgomery Gelbvieh Miller Gelbvieh KG Gelbvieh Kevin & Shari Mohl

UTAH Loveless Gelbvieh Dudley Ranch Johnson’s Bear River Gelbvieh Fremont Gelbvieh Ranch Pace Ranches Guymon Livestock YJ Mountain Ranch Gelbviehs Lyman Livestock

VIRGINIA C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC. Knoll Crest Farms Triple D Castle Rock Farm Little Windy Hill Farms

WASHINGTON NN Bar Ranch Ledgerwood Gelbvieh

Creston Clarkston

WEST VIRGINIA Hill Top Haven Farm

WYOMING Vercimak Ranch Bar C V Cattle

TENNESSEE Hampton Cattle Company Rocky Top Gelbvieh Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh Farm Triple J Farms Butler Creek Farms Do Little Farms Eastons New Hope Farm Asbury Farms

GW BREEDERS CORNER

WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

ARIZONA

IOWA

The Prosser Family

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

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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

NEVADA Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

Fonda, IA 50540

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

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

arms (712) 288-5349 arms

Dick & Jean Williams P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442

Gelbvieh & Red Angus

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

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

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

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

WASHINGTON LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH

LONE OAK C AT T L E

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

hornsandthorns@netins.net

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

Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere

FL

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

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

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

Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

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

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WYOMING

9/9

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Wesley Brown

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

Martens Gelbvieh

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

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

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

BREEDERS CORNER GW

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

MINNESOTA

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

lori.maude@gmail.com

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448 Hermosa, SD

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

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

Brandywine Farm

Tom Scarponcini 30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

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

If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

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

SOUTH DAKOTA

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-6262

www.Balancerbulls.com

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

NORTH DAKOTA

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

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

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

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

kvolek@venturecomm. net

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GW REGISTRY TIPS ‘N TRICKS

Transferring Animals in the Name of Customer Service

By Taylor Buckley

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s we approach the fall sale season we all know how much work goes into putting on a sale on the front half. However, just as much time and energy should be spent on the back half making sure all loose ends get cleaned up. Taking care of customers is an important factor that can really set a program apart from the rest.

A customer has spent the time and money to invest in your operation’s genetics, so give them the tools to make the most of their purchase.

Next, buyer information will be added (Figure 2). The buyer will need an AGA account number. If the buyer is an existing buyer and/or AGA member they should already have a number.

First, check to if they have an existing number by clicking the “Search for Buyer” button to search a person by zip code. If you find the member and the address is incorrect please contact the AGA staff. If you cannot find the member at the bottom of that search screen there will be the button “Click to Create a New Profile”. This will allow you to create a profile for that person and give you a member number to use.

Transferring ownership of a registered animal into your customers’ names is an essential piece of customer service after the sale. To get papers mailed out to a customer, the seller will need to transfer the animal to a new owner through the American Figure 2 Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) Online Registry Service. This can be done by logging into your AGA account and viewing all the animals the account has Once the buyer number is entered, select the date of listed. Once you find the animal needing transferred, off transfer and add in breeding information if applicable. to the right of that animal’s registration number is a gray There is a section in this queue where the program will ask box with the word “Transfer.” This is under the Options where you want to send the certificate paper; this is where section, between “Edit” and “Dispose.” you will most likely want to select “Buyer” for the new Once the “Transfer” button is selected the word “Queued” owner to receive the registration papers. Once information will appear (Figure 1). From here, drop down into the is entered, validate the request to complete the process and work queues that are off to the left and select the “Transfer transfer the animal.

Animals” queue. You will see the animal queued up is selected All females transferred will need current herd in that page and ready to go. assessments, so make sure those are taken care of before animals are transferred or the Online Registry Service will not let you continue. Once the AGA Online Registry Service processes the request, the paper gets printed at the AGA office and sent out the next business day.

Please allow up to five business days for the buyer to receive the registration paper. As always, feel free to call the AGA office at Figure 1 303-465-2333 if you have any questions. D

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INDUSTRY EVENTS GW

Range Beef Cow Symposium XXVI

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heck out the exciting line up for this year’s Range Beef Cow Symposium in Mitchell, Nebraska, November 18-20. The program will kick off with beef quality assurance training and certification and a Ron Gill Stockmanship Clinic. Tuesday morning will begin the traditional program with Drs. John Hall and Benton Glaze from University of Idaho talking about when it pays to artificially inseminate and breed complementarity. Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam from UC-Davis will talk about alternative meats.

Other traditional talks will include a market update by the legendary Jim Robb, as well as talks on leasing cows, hedging the markets for the cow/calf producer, grazing dynamics, calf health, and generational transfer, including a presentation by the R.A. Brown Ranch of Throckmorton, Texas. Vern Terrell from Hay Springs, Nebraska, titled his talk, “Ways to Dare to be Different.”

A producer panel addressing added value will include

Amanda and Britton Blair of South Dakota and Gary Darnall of Harrisburg, Nebraska.

Both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon sessions will include demonstrations on how to take, preserve and ship biological samples for pregnancy, DNA, and disease testing, how to correct a mal-presentation in calving difficulty, and how embryo transfer works and what makes a good recipient cow.

Tuesday and Wednesday night bullpen sessions will be held at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska.The vendors make this event possible at a reduced price to the participant. Vendors will be there to discuss nutritional supplements, reproduction options, breed selections, equipment, financing, technology, animal health and more!

To view the agenda, hotels, and registration visit beef.unl. edu/range-beef-cow-symposium. D Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sega Gelbvieh

invites you to attend our seGa Gelbvieh & Friends Fall Female sale

DECEMBER 7, 2019 V iewinG: 10:30 a.m. auction: 1:00 p.m. at the ranch

VIDEOS AVAILABLE AROUND MID NOVEMBER Steve & Gail Fiolkoski 16509 WCR 86 • Pierce, CO 80650 Gail’s Cell: 970/590-4862 • Steve’s Cell: 970/381-0600 Email: gafiolk@aol.com • www.segagelbvieh.com • Like us on Facebook @segagelbvieh

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Maternal Traits AND Heavyweight Calves

fertile in comparison to all other breeds. My dad always says, “Fertility is the most economically important trait for economic stability in any operation.” A cow that raises a healthy calf every year and does so early in the calving season pays the bills. Another maternal strength is calving ease. I cannot stress how much we as Gelbvieh

By Alexx Starr breeders appreciate the greater calving ease when we are calving out large groups of females. On those days the mothering ability of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® females is also clearly evident. The Gelbvieh and Balancer females all love and take care of their calves while sometimes the attle producers are in a race to get higher weaning straightbred Angus females may just walk away. Dad says weights for a bigger check at the end of the day. the young Angus females don’t have the heart to stay in The misconception is that the game like the Gelbvieh a breeder has to sacrafice and Balancer females, so terminal traits while breeding walking away seems easier. elbvieh-influenced cattle put maternally. This is where the “Pounds Pay” used to be a more pounds of product onto Gelbvieh breed can skyrocket catchphrase used by Gelbvieh into more commercial their offspring compared to the breeders in advertising and herds because there are it’s still very true today.

British bred cattle. many benefits of having a Gelbvieh-influenced cattle Gelbvieh-based cowherd. put more pounds of product Much of which I know onto their offspring compared to the British bred cattle. from personal experience by recognizing the maternal Plus, if you add crossbreeding into the mix, heterosis excellence in this breed. pays big dividends in many aspects of the industry for Gelbvieh cows are a moderate, efficient, and terminal demands. maternal breed. For starters, Gelbvieh are outstanding The focus of the beef industry in tough times will in stayability. On average in our operation, females stay be more on profitability and sustainability. Gelbvieh/ in the herd for 11 years, which is not an easy task out Balancer is clearly “The Breed of CHOICE” because in the Nebraska Sandhills. This is way more profitable of superior stayability and ability to add pounds of than having to continuously replace females. Along with weaning weight! D excellent stayability, the Gelbvieh breed is also more

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

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

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

Support the AGJA members by purchasing 2020 AGJA Donation Heifer Raffle Tickets Buy a chance to win a heifer!

All proceeds benefit AGJA Programs Drawing takes place during the AGA National Sale, Sunday, January 12, 2020 Tickets are $10 each or $50 for 6 tickets Contact an American Gelbvieh Junior Association member for tickets or clip this ticket and return with payment to the AGA office by January 7, 2020 at: 1001 S. 70th Street, Suite 215, Lincoln, NE 68510

Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _________ Zip: __________ Phone: ____________________________________________ Number of tickets: _____

Clip and return to the AGA office by January 7, 2020

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Knowing Hay Quality Affects Supplementation Strategy Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist

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attle producers in many areas of Oklahoma have been fortunate this summer to receive timely rains.

Many big round bales of hay have been stored for winter feeding. Meeting the supplemental protein needs for the cows and replacement heifers consuming that forage must be done properly and economically. Protein is a vital nutrient for the ruminant because protein is necessary for the multiplication of, and the feed digestion by the microbes in the rumen. The microbial population in the rumen of cows is largely responsible for digesting cellulose in standing or harvested forages.

Higher quality forages are more readily digested in the rumen and have higher rate of passage through the digestive tract of the cow than do lower quality roughages. Therefore the cow can consume more of the high quality forage on a daily basis and receives more total digestible nutrients (TDN) from each pound of feed consumed. If adequate protein is available to cows consuming lower quality roughages, then the rate of passage and the digestibility is improved compared to cows that are inadequately supplemented while consuming the same low quality forage.

Producers may be surprised to know the large differences in protein supplement needed to meet the cow’s requirement depending on the quality of forage that makes up the majority of the diet. Below is a table of the pounds of 40% protein supplement needed daily for moderate-sized (1100 pound) beef cows in different stages of production and consuming differing quality of grass hays. (Table is adapted from Richards, Lalman, and McKinney; Cattleman’s Management Record Book.)

Needed 40% protein supplement (lb/hd/day) to meet protein requirement of 1100 pound mature beef cow

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Hay Protein Concentration (%) Stage of production

4%

6%

8%

Mid Gestation, Dry

2.2

1.1

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Late-Gestation, Dry

3.1

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Early Lactation

4.7

3.3

1.5

Late Lactation

3.5

2.1

0.4

Larger cows and cows that produce above average milk production will consume more forage and need even more supplement to match their requirements.

The table above describes the protein-only needs of the beef cow. Energy deficiency may occur and result in some weight and body condition loss. Energy needs will be increased if cows are already in thin body condition and must be improved before calving next spring. Also, winter weather conditions can greatly increase energy needs. In many instances, the energy requirements can be met with lower protein supplements (for example 20% protein range supplements) fed at about twice the rate as noted in the table above.

Forage quality differences are important, whether the supplement choice is high protein (40%) or lower protein (20% protein). Learn about testing hay for protein content by visiting with your OSU County Extension Office or downloading Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet PSS- 2589 Collecting Forage Samples for Analysis. D Source: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

“The Northern Maternal Focus” Premier Offering of All Chimney Butte Ranch AI Bred Heifers Kist Livestock Auction Mandan, North Dakota December 7, 2019 1:00 p.m. (cst)

48 Bred Heifer Lots Sell Selling all AI Bred, Bred Heifers All heifers ultrasounded with fetal sex Selling ET and Natural Born Bred Heifers All Bred Heifers Spring Calving AI Service Sires of Bred Heifers

Sires of Premier Bred Heifers Selling DCH Hille Stock Options D410 GHGF Trump Train C521 FMH 2020 Mr At Ease 510C RTRT Great Divide 503C DCH Hille Collegian C134 DCH HILLE Y109 PA Full Power 1208 Ellingson Identity 9104 MCCA Cornhusker Red524C LRL Artemus D112 PHG Dominion D30 PHG Caesar C25

sale management by

PHG Eminence E02 JOB Danell Choco 53B PHG Ceasar C25 DCH Hille Stock Options D410 DCH Collegian C134 DCH Hille Y109 FAST Capitalist 414

Join us in North Dakota December 7, Following the National Convention in Billings, Montana

For Online Sale Book and Online Videos

www.chimneybutteranch.com www.mms.bz

Chimney Butte Ranch Doug and Carol Hille 3320 51st Street Mandan, ND 58554

Home: 701-445-7383 Cell: 701-220-2083 www.chimneybutteranch.com

GW OUT IN THE FIELD

ODE TO A COW

By Unknown Author The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1936 When life seems one too many for you, Go and look at a cow.

When the future’s black and the outlook blue, Go and look at a cow.

For she does nothing but eat her food, And sleep in the meadows entirely nood, Refusing to fret or worry or brood Because she doesn’t know how.

Whenever you’re feeling bothered and sore, Go and look at a cow.

When everything else is a fearful bore, Go and look at a cow.

Observe her gentle and placid air, Her nonchalance and savoir faire, Her absolute freedom from every care, Her imperturbable brow.

So when you’re at the end of your wits, Go and look at a cow.

Or when your nerves are frayed to bits, And wrinkles furrow your brow; She’ll merely moo in her gentle way, Switching her rudder as if to say: “Bother tomorrow! Let’s live today!”

Take the advice of a cow.

By Tom Strahm

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lthough I don’t believe that “the future’s black, and the outlook blue”, the “Ode To A Cow” reminds me that while very rewarding, production agriculture also can be very challenging.

Extreme weather conditions, increased price volatility, and compressed profit margins are just a few of the obstacles that producers are faced with today. Many of these circumstances are beyond any of our control, and to say the least, it can be frustrating at times. Focusing on management areas where good decision making can have meaningful impact is crucial to improving the profit potential.

In his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Stephen R. Covey writes “Our unique human endowments lift us above the animal world.

The extent to which we exercise and develop these endowments empowers us to fulfill our uniquely human potential. Between stimulus and response is our greatest power - the freedom to choose.”

Unlike the cow in the poem, who is just living for today, we can make meaningful, proactive choices today that improve our operations for tomorrow and for years to come.

Some time ago, a cattle producer told me something that went like this, “I don’t want to work for my cows. I want my cows to work for me!”

This mindset is influencing his decisions for genetic and phenotypic selection with the intent of improving his efficiency and ultimately improving his bottom line, which is something all cattle producers should strive to accomplish.

GOLDEN IMAGE CATTLE introduces our

ELITE HEIFER SALE

Offering 12 of our best females.

Tues. Nov. 26

SC Online Sales Derek Martin: 620-397-6752 Eric Martin: 620-338-3362 Nick Wells: 785-443-0233

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Many of the commercial cowcalf producers that I’ve had the opportunity to visit over the past couple of years are choosing Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics because those cows “work for them.” The maternal strength of these hard-working females help to increase the overall productivity, and are positively impacting financial returns to the farm or ranch.

BREEDERS CORNER GW Maternal superiority summarizes many attributes of the Gelbvieh and Balancer cows that contribute to those cows working for these commercial cattlemen. Fertility, maternal ability, efficiency, and stayability are all very important traits in a mother cow. Many producers want these traits to come in a moderate sized, structurally sound and docile package that is consistent with the visual created in the ode above. While the cow appears placid and nonchalant, she just as well be working hard for her owner!

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nlike the cow in the poem, who is just living for today, we can make meaningful, proactive choices today that improve our operations for tomorrow and for years to come.

Genetics that work for you should reduce your inputs, hopefully reduce your stress, and increase your profit potential. As seedstock suppliers, the product that you’re selling needs to work for your customers. Keep striving to produce genetics that will work better for your commercial customers, help them return a profit to their operation. Ultimately, you and your customers have a common goal of producing a safe, nutritional and wholesome product that culminates in the best eating experience for consumers around the world! D

NORTHEAST BREEDERS

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

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER®

INDIANA

3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

OHIO

Get ready for upcoming sales!

Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture

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Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177

MIDWEST BREEDERS Holle Gelbvieh

Orrin & Kevin Holle Oberlin, KS 785.626.0081

WWW.HOLLEGELBVIEH.COM

Judd Ranch Inc.

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

B/F Cattle Company

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“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle” John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net

MISSOURI

Specializing in Forage Raised

Balancer® Bulls on K-31

LIZ OSWALD 620.662.0862 (h) ANDY OSWALD 620.662.5489 (o) 620.664.4692 (c)

HUTCHINSON, KS

CORY HOFFMAN Herdsman 620.960.1189 (c) oswald.j@sbcglobal.net

Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE! For information, contact:

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

660 • 492 • 2808

620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

Harriman Santa fe

Top of the breed sales (every day)

diamond v gelbvieh Randy odle

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

Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS • tim@blackgoldinc.biz

#1 Active Balancer Sire “B006” Marb & Feeder Profit Index (feedlot performance, carcass merit)

Balancer & SimAngus Bulls & Females

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

Bob Harriman (660) 492-2504

Private Treaty Listing www.bhsf.us

bharriman39@hotmail.com

Promote for Success!

If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?

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Upcoming Advertising Deadlines: Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

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

December issue of Gelbvieh World Ad deadline: November 4

Call 303-465-2333 today!

BREEDERS CORNER GW

MIDWEST BREEDERS NEBRASKA

Mark & Patty Goes 39414 SW 75th Rd. Odell, NE 68415 (402) 766-3627

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

GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, NE Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms Gelbvieh Bulls Black

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE

Balancer Females Red

402-883-7246

402-883-2366 402-245-7512 sqblkfarms.com Facebook.com/sqblkfarms sqblkfarms@gmail.com

J. J. Boehler

NOWACK

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

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

Gilbert & Debra

573.280.4633

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

573.646.3477

Bulls and Females for Sale by private treaty year round.

Cedar Top Ranch Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

(H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502

F LY I N G H G E N E T I C S

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

Nebraska & Missouri Kyle Helms – NE Cody Helms – NE/MO 308-962-6940 303-842-9071 Missouri Office 417-309-0062

Visit us at– www.flyinghgenetics.com Flying H Genetics

Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, NE • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com www.facebook/wolfgelbvieh.com

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

www.rogersvfg.com Bulls For The BeeF Business

P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660-375-7266 (C) Ronald RogeRs email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm 21640 Lawrence 2192 Aurora, MO 65605 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

Gelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus F Angus Hybrids Randy & Leslie Lemke 1757 Road 2500, (H) 402-756-7090 Lawrence, NE 68957 (C) 402-469-2284 rllemke@gtmc.net www.lemkecattle.com

Looking for a sale or event?

Check out Upcoming Events on the website: www.GELBVIEH.org GELBVIEH WORLD |

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GW FIELD DAY NEWS

North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Field Day Report by Al Gustin

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warm and beautiful fall day draws a crowd for the annual North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Field Day. Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh of Mandan, North Dakota, hosted the event on September 14.

Roughly 50 ranchers from North Dakota, Minnesota, and Canada attended pasture tours and meetings.

including Balancer® Edge source and age verification program, Feeder Finder, new features of Gelbvieh.org’s Exchange page, and an update on American Gelbvieh Junior Association activities, etc.

There were also roughly 20 kids present for the tours and the North Dakota Junior Gelbvieh Association-sponsored games and fun! D

Pasture tours featured roughly 250 cow-calf pairs and more than 100 registered bred heifers.

The day concluded with a general membership meeting, discussing the 2020 Golden Rule Sale and AGA Hall of Fame nominations.

AGA Breed Growth Specialist Will Fiske shared details about the new office location and details on the different programs available through the association

T S E W SIC TH

S A U L O C S TLEMEN’S CAT

n• o i t c e l PM le, VA e S 0 0 : d 2 e 9 • 1on Run • Wythevil Bre 1 i 0 t 2 l , u 6 M r 1 acility • 195 Kent e b m e ov mberger Sale F N , y a d er U

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Doug Hughes, Little Windy Hill Farms 276-620-4271 • lwhf@wiredog.com

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Smith Reasor, Reasor Simmentals

276-620-3123 • smithreasor62@gmail.com

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS ARKANSAS

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OKLAHOMA Neal

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

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

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

LeGRAND Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Martin Cattle Company

Koehn Cattle Co.

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

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

David & Rita Martin

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

Patrick Koehn

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

Dustin Kittle

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

Duane Miller

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

EXCEPTIONAL BULLS

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20th Annual Kansas Gelbvieh Association’s

“Pick of the Herds” Sale

Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Market Salina, Kansas 1:00 p.m. (cst) Saturday, November 30, 2019 The Premier Gelbvieh and Balancer Open Heifer Event of the Fall Selling Gelbvieh and Balancer Open Heifers, Bred Heifers and Cow/Calf Pairs consigned by many of the Gelbvieh Breed’s Premier Breeders.

Register and bid live online at www.cattleusa.com

Kansas Gelbvieh Associatioin President: Dustin Aherin 785-302-1252 Sec/Treas: Risa Overmiller 785-389-3522 www.kansasgelbvieh.org

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 29 12:00 p.m. Cattle available for viewing 7:00 p.m. KGA Social 8:00 p.m. KGA Aannual Meeting Saturday, November 30 8:00 a.m. Cattle Available for Viewing 1:00 p.m. Pick of the Herd Sale

Sale Management by

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210 Starr Dr • Stapleton, NE 69163 bullbarn@bullbarn.com 800-535-6173 www.bullbarn.com

Dan McCarty • Auctioneer • • Professional Ring Service • 970-481-5217

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Specializing in

• Gelbvieh Semen Sales • Consulting • Order Buying (all purchases guaranteed) Roger & Peg Gatz (785) 742-3163 Call Toll-Free:1-800-743-0026

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GIVE YOUR GENETICS THE EXPOSURE THEY DESERVE List your Gelbvieh and Balancer®-influenced cattle for sale on the AGA’s free exchange page on gelbvieh.org

List all classes of cattle

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BREEDERS CORNER GW

SOUTHEAST BREEDERS TENNESSEE Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

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

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

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

KENTUCKY “Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000.

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

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com Office (434) 376-3567 Fax (434) 376-7008 James D. Bennett 434/376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434/941-8245 Jim G. Bennett 434/664-7935 Brian R. Bennett 434/664-8309 Dalton G. Bennett 434/664-7946 PO Box 117 • Red House, VA • 23963 Total Performance Bull Sale • Dec. 6, 2019

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Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILL

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

Tucker Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

NORTH CAROLINA

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

Milton Tucker 731-608-5274

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

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

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

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VIRGINIA CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

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

ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE 2ND SATURDAY IN NOV. Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round.

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

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

Gale Rippey Farms SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784

Galax, Virginia

276.233.0999 • grippey@embarqmail.com

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State Association news

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January 12, 2020 BEEF PALACE AUCTION ARENA On The Hill • National Western Stock Show 6 p.m. MST • Denver, Colorado

ENTRY FORM Entry Deadline: November 15, 2019

Consignor Name: _________________________________________

Entry Deadline:

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Address: ______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: ______ Zip:________ Phone: _________________ email: _________________________ _______ Opens

Please include all registration papers, breeding and calving information and quality photos with entry form. Photos may also be e-mailed (preferable).

_______ Breds

NOTE: AGA requires all consignments to be DNA-tested for parentage, genomic EPDs and all known genetic defects. DNA test samples MUST be submitted no later than November 1.

_______ Pairs

Direct inquiries and entries to:

_______ Bulls

MCS Auction, Matt Sims (405) 641-6081 • matt@mcsauction.com PO Box 1219, Edmond, OK 73083 • www.mcsauction.com

Auctioneer: Matt Sims Sale Management: Matt Sims (405) 641-6081 PO Box 1219 • Edmond, OK 73083 matt@mcsauction.com www.mcsauction.com

3rd Annual • Selling 60 Bulls

Boys from the South Bull Sale Gelbvieh • Balancer® • Angus Bulls Saturday, November 30, 2019 • 1:00 Pm ct JameS e. Ward ag ceNter, LebaNoN, tN

Green Hills Gelbvieh • Butler Creek Farm Offering Includes: coming 2-year olds • 13-16 month olds 30 Gelbvieh Influenced Females GHGF F03

GHGF MAN O’ WAR F825

AMGV 1442637 • BA75 Red • Homo Polled

Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536 Dam: GHGF Whit 25D MGS: GHGF Shear Force 81A 2019 Music City Showdown Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull 2019 Keystone Grand Champion AOB and Reserve Supreme Gelbvieh Bull

GHGF F28

AMGV 1442640 • PB88 Homo Black • Homo Polled

AMGV 1442657 • BA50 Red • Homo Polled

Sire: SBSF Bee Lick Granite Yale Dam: GMTG Adrienne 03A MGS: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Sire: AHL Flashback 446B Dam: JMTG 28Z MGS: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET

BCFG Butlers 20F

BCFG Butlers 207F1

RAAB Butlers Style 23F

RAAB Hillbilly 228 ET

AMGV 1448402 • PC75 Black • Homo Polled

AMGV 1448400 • PC75 Red • Homo Polled

AMGV 1449424 • PC25 Black • Homo Polled

AMGV 1454708 • BA63 Red • Homo Polled

Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U Dam: BCFG Butlers Belinda 20B

Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71 Dam: BCFG Butlers Ms Crimson

Sire: Silveiras Style 9303 Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71 Dam: RAAB BCFG Ms Destiny 37D ET Dam: BCFG Butlers Carefree 534U ET

Catalogs by Request. Contact:

Butler Creek Farm milton, tn

Michael, Barbi & Ethan 615.286.2799 (H) 615.351.1071 (C)

Zach, Autumn & Henley 615.286.1017 (H) 615.308.8628 (C)

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 Justin’s Cell (704) 267-4074

GW EVENTS OF INTEREST November 2019 Nov. 2 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull

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

Chickamauga, GA Nov. 2 B/F Cattle Company Fall Maternal

Integrity Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale,

Butler, MO Nov. 2 Harriman Santa Fe “Top of the Breed” Bull

Sale, Windsor, MO Nov. 9 Dobson Ranch Foundation Sale, Perkins, OK Nov. 9 C-Cross Cattle Company Annual Bull &

Female Production Sale, Biscoe, NC Nov. 9 23rd Annual HAGA Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh &

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

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

Arapahoe, NE Nov. 16 Southwest Cattlemen’s Classic, Wytheville, VA Nov. 17 North American International Livestock Expo

Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show,

Louisville, KY Nov. 18-20 Range Beef Cow Symposium, Mitchell, NE Nov. 20 North American International Livestock Expo

Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show,

Louisville, KY Nov. 23 The Best of Brandywine Farms & Seedstock

Plus Showcase Sale XIV, Kingsville, MO Nov. 23 Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood IV

Online Elite Female & Embryo Sale Nov. 26 Golden Image Cattle Online Elite Heifer Sale Nov. 26 Green Hills Gelbvieh Online Show Heifer

Sale II Nov. 28 – 29 AGA Office closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 30 3rd Annual Boys from the South Bull Sale,

Lebanon, TN Nov. 30 Kansas Gelbvieh Association’s “Pick of the

Herds” Sale, Salina, KS

December 2019 Dec. 2-6 Dec. 4-6 Dec. 6

AGA Office closed for AGA Convention 49th AGA National Convention, Billings, MT Knoll Crest Farm, Inc. Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, VA

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Dec. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Fall Female Sale,

Pierce, CO Dec. 7 Chimney Butte Ranch Female Sale,

Mandan, ND Dec. 8 The Gathering Sale, Olds, AB Canada Dec. 21 CJ&L Livestock 6th Annual Bull Sale,

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

January 2020 Jan. 1 Jan. 9

Jan. 11

Jan. 11

Jan. 12

Jan. 12

Jan. 13

Jan. 25

AGA Office closed for New Year’s Day NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Hill & Yard cattle check-in, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Junior Show, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull Futurities, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull & Heifer Pen Shows, Denver, CO Gelbvieh & Balancer® National Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Open Show, Denver, CO Zimmerman Ranch/Wohl Farms Production Sale, Steele, ND

February 2020 Feb. 3

Feb. 8

Feb. 14

Feb. 18

Feb. 19

Feb. 20

Feb. 20

Feb. 21

Feb. 22

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 31st Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, ND Lemke Cattle 14th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, NE Cedar Top Ranch 42nd Annual Maternal Empire Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh Show, Kearny, NE Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Kearny, NE Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Mandan, ND Nebraska Cattlemen’s Gelbvieh Female Sale, Kearney, NE Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE

EVENTS OF INTEREST GW Feb. 22

Feb. 27 Feb. 28

Feb. 29

Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO 29th Annual “Pot of Gold” Bull Sale, Montrose, CO Post Rock Cattle Company’s Cowman’s Kind 2020, Barnard, KS

March 2020 Mar. 2 Hojer Ranch 28th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer

Production Sale, Lake Preston, SD Mar. 3 Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Investment”

Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 6 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 31st Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, SK Canada Mar. 7 Judd Ranch 42nd Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red

Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Mar. 7 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale,

Hope, AR Mar. 7 Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch 39th Annual

Production Sale, Selby, SD Mar. 14 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale,

Osceola, MO Mar. 14 Genetic Power Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale,

Springfield, MO

Mar. 19

Mar. 20

Mar. 28

Mar. 28

Mar. 28

Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT 11th Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Creston, IA Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Harriman Santa Fe “Top of the Breed” Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Windsor, MO Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association Sooner Select Sale, Tulsa, OK

April 2020 Apr. 2 & 3 Midland Bull Test – The Final Sort Bull

Sale, Columbus, MT Apr. 4 B/F Cattle Company Spring Maternal Integrity

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO Apr. 11 Bar T Bar Ranches Inc. Annual Bull Sale,

Winslow, AZ Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh. org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event.

Editor’s Note: If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to rebeccam@ gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

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GW AD INDEX 3 G Ranch......................................... 45

Gale Rippey Farms.......................... 53

MLM Gelbvieh................................. 47

ABCS Gelbvieh................................ 36

Gelbviehauction.com...................... 59

Mulroy Farms................................... 46

Adkins Gelbvieh.............................. 37

Golden Image Cattle....................... 44

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh.................. 36

AGA.........................IFC, 5, 16, 17, 52

Green Hills Gelbvieh...........20, 53, 55

Nowack Cattle Company................ 47

AGA National Sale.......................... 54

GS Ridge Top Ranch....................... 36

Plateau Gelbvieh.............................. 36

AGJA................................................. 41

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh....... 37

Post Rock Cattle Company............ 46

Allflex................................................ 23

Hampton Cattle Company............. 53

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh...................... 37

B/F Cattle Company........................ 46

Harriman Santa Fe.......................... 46

Rocking GV Gelbvieh..................... 47

Bar Arrow Cattle Company........... 46

Hart Farm Gelbvieh........................ 46

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh......... 47

Bar JR Gelbvieh................................ 36

Hilltop Farms................................... 47

Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay.... 36

Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc....................... 36

Hodges Ranch.................................. 49

Schafer Farms, Inc........................... 37

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch.............. 37

Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch..................... 37

Schawang Cattle Co......................... 25

Boehler Gelbvieh............................. 47

Holle Gelbvieh................................. 46

Seedstock Plus Genetics................. 51

Bow K Ranch................................... 36

Insure My Forage............................. 21

Seedstock Plus.................................. 51

Boys from the South Bull Sale....... 55

J&K Gelbvieh Farm......................... 45

SEGA Gelbvieh................................ 39

Brandywine Farm............................ 37

J Bar M Gelbvieh............................. 47

Southwest Cattlemen’s Classic....... 48

Bull Barn Genetics.....................28, 51

Judd Ranch, Inc........................... 1, 46

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms.................. 47

Butler Creek Farm.....................55, 60

KGA Pick of the Herds Sale........... 50

Swanson Cattle Company.............. 47

Canadian GV Assn.......................... 51

Kicking Horse Ranch...................... 36

SweetPro............................................. 9

Cattlemen’s Connection.................. 51

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms..................... 49

Swenson Gelbvieh........................... 37

C-Cross Cattle Company............... 53

Knoll Crest Farm......................... 3, 53

Taubenheim Gelbvieh..................... 47

Cedar Top Ranch......................47, BC

Koehn Cattle Co.............................. 49

The 88 Ranch.................................... 47

Chimney Butte Ranch...............37, 43

Land of Oz/ John C Oswald........... 46

The Gathering Sale............................ 7

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC............... 53

Lambert, Doak................................. 51

Thorstenson Gelbvieh..................... 37

Circle S Ranch.................................. 46

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh..................... 36

Thull Gelbvieh Farm....................... 37

CJ&L Livestock................................ 37

Lemke Cattle.................................... 47

Triple H Farms................................. 36

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh............. 53

Linquist Farms................................. 36

Triple K Gelbvieh............................. 46

Coles Bend Cattle Company.......... 53

Little Windy Hill Farms............48, 53

Tucker Farms................................... 53

Cranview Gelbvieh.......................... 37

Lone Oak Cattle............................... 36

Volek Ranch..................................... 37

Cunningham, Ronn........................ 51

Lonesome Dove Ranch................... 11

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

Danell Diamond Six Ranch............ 36

M&P Gelbvieh................................. 47

White Oak Farms............................ 47

Davidson Gelbvieh.......................... 11

Markes Family Farms...................... 49

Wildwood Acres.............................. 45

Diamond L Farms........................... 49

Martens Gelbvieh............................ 36

Wilkinson Gelbvieh........................ 36

Diamond V Gelbvieh...................... 46

Martin Cattle Company.................. 49

Wolf Gelbvieh.................................. 47

Eagle Pass Ranch............................. 37

McCarty, Dan................................... 51

Flying H Genetics............................ 47

Miller Gelbvieh................................ 49

GAIN Female Sale........................... 29

Mitchell Marketing Service............ 51

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DIG YOUR WELL BEFORE YOU’RE THIRSTY One of the mass appeal business authors from the 1980’s era was a writer called Harvey McKay. McKay had an envelope company and wrote a series of books, one of which was called “Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty”.

The premise of the book was building relationships.

In concentrating on the building relationships, one can take the time to build the three building blocks in the relationship process. Your prospects need to “Know, Like and then Trust” you.

Relating these concepts to the Gelbvieh and Balancer

business here’s your big question. Have you done the work to ‘Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty”?

If you’re in the business of selling cattle, semen or genetics it’s a serious question. Have you spent time helping your prospects in your market get to know who you are? Take the time to shoot the uncomfortable videos (none of us really enjoy making much less watching) to post on Social Media introducing who you are, who your family is, what your operation is about.

your prospects have an opportunity to trust you.

Once trust is in place the sale of your livestock is fairly straight-forward and simple. It takes time and it’s not always easy but it is worth it? If you want to have more customers, sell more cattle and have more money. Absolutely!!

If you have cattle or genetics to sell we’d love to have a conversation with you at GelbviehAuction.com. Email us at bidontheblockcom@ gmail.com or call us at 615.412.9543.

Once you’ve introduced what you’re about, have you repeated the process to give your prospects and opportunity to like you. We all like doing business with people like. From a dentist to the car salesman. We are more apt to buy goods and services when we like who we are buying from.

Rance Long • 918-510-3464

Finally, once the likeability factor has been established

Jeff Stansberry • 615-479-1852

IV D O O L B E H T IN R E POW

BCFG Butlers Ms. Gia 90G

BCFG Butlers Ms. Greta 730G

1-25-19 • PB 94% Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U Dam: BCFG Butlers Rose 908T ET

1-3-19 • BA 50% Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z Dam: BCFG Butlers Julie 730Z

BCFG Butlers Ms. Faye 908F ET

BCFG Butlers Ms. Fern 503F

11-10-18 • PB 94% Sire: FMGF Blues Impact 001X Dam: BCFG Butlers Rose 908T ET

12-6-18 • BA 63% Sire: Butlers Bismarck 512Z Dam: BCFG Butlers Red Wine 503T ET

Online Elite Female & Embryo Sale Nov. 23, 2019 A flush sells!

BCFG Butlers Ms. Esmeralda 134E 9-2-17 • PB 88% Sire: Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71 Dam: Clinch Mt. Ms. Impact 1341A

A flush sells!

CMGF 1341A

Dam of BCFG Butlers Ms. Esmeralda 134E Paternal sister to BCFG Butlers Ms Gia 90G

2019 NWSS Reserve Gelbvieh Female 2019 Music City Showdown Reserve Gelbvieh Female

Boys from the South Bull Sale Saturday, November 30, 2019 • 1:00 Pm ct

BUTLER CREEK FARM MILTON, TN Michael, Barbi & Ethan

615.286.2799 (H) • 615.351.1071 (C)

Zach, Autumn & Henley 615.308.8628 (Zach) 260.227.0323 (Autumn)

GeneticOPPORTUNITIES WARNER BEEF GENETICS

Production Sale

Friday, November 15, 2019 • 5:00 PM ( CST ) At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE

2602 Powerful Angus donor at Warner Beef.

CRAN C554 Sandhills 0065X x Zulu donor selling with a bull calf at side by Jackpot 7551B.

DLW 7620E Astronaut x 1316Y Fall calving Purebred female selling with a heifer calf at side by Durant 6296D.

DLW 7619E Baldridge Waylon x 4316B. Fall calving Balancer female selling with a bull calf at side by Durant 6296D.

3519A Prominent Balancer® Donor - Selling

K0131 High carcass Angus donor with spring calving daughters selling sired by Destination 82Y.

DLW 921G Show heifer/ donor prospect sired by Copperfield selling on Saturday in the GAIN Sale.

3021A Featured red Balancer® female selling.

DLW 915G Show heifer/ donor prospect sired by Copperfield selling on Saturday in the GAIN Sale.

Daughters and sons sell by Jackpot 7551B.

spring calving daughters.

Donor prospect.

130+ Gelbvieh and Balancer® Lots Sell

SPRING & FALL CALVING COWS • SPRING BRED HEIFERS • SHOW HEIFER PROSPECTS • SELECT BULLS

Stay for an exciting weekend -

NEBRASKA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922 Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950 www.warnerbeef.com

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42ND ANNUAL

MATERNAL EMPIRE

BULL SALE

FEBRUARY 18, 2020 • 12:30 PM • BURWELL, NE

SELLING 200 COMING 2-YEAR OLD BALANCER, ANGUS & RED ANGUS BULLS

Mark your calendar for the

“Genetic Opportunities” Female Sale

Friday, November 15, 2019 • 5:00 PM • Arapahoe, NE

Nebraska State Sale will follow Saturday, November 16, 2019 1:00 PM • Arapahoe, NE

CEDAR TOP RANCH

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 308-587-2293 • 308-530-3900 (C) email: cedartopranch@yahoo.com

Do One Thing... Do It Well...We Raise Beef Cattle