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Ohio Angus Newsletter April 2017

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Ohio Beef Expo Super Star Sale Report PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE

High Selling Bull- Lot 12, a son of Silveiras Style 9303 that was consigned by Kingsway Angus, Tiffin, OH and purchased

by Spohn Family Farm, Jackson, OH for $5,400

High Selling Female- Lot 34, a daughter of DDA Dameron Northern Light that was consigned by HFS Angus, Radnor, OH and purchased by Flat Rock Farm, Barnesville, OH for $8,000

Sale Date: March 18, 2017 Sale Location: Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus, OH Auctioneer: Ron Kreis Sale Manager: Ohio Angus Association.

High Selling Bulls Lot: Price: DOB: Seller: Buyer: 12 $5,400 1/3/16 Kingsway Angus, Tiffin, OH Spohn Family Farm, Jackson, OH 17 $5,000 1/17/16 Ellie Kidwell, Walhounding, OH Pamer Farms, Belleville, OH 18 $4,900 1/20/16 Egners Farms Angus, Shelby, OH Black Destiny Angus, Cambridge, OH 8 $4,300 12/17/15 Way View Cattle Co., Hebron, OH Piney Brick Farm, Bridgeport, OH 3 $4,250 3/12/15 Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Auburn Ridge Farm, Crestline, OH High Selling Open Heifers 49 $6,000 4/8/16 Knapper Cattle Co., Kingman, IN Crystal Creek Farms, Greenville, OH 40 $5,000 2/12/16 Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Christina Winter, Ashville, OH 41 $5,000 2/22/16 Stertzbach Cattle Com., Louisville, OH Southwind Farm, Leesburg, GA 57 $4,750 9/2/16 HFS Angus, Radnor, OH Peyton Hogg, Fredericktown, OH 50 $4,300 4/11/16 Stertzbach Cattle Com., Louisville, OH Jeremy Lowes, Greenfield, IN High Selling Bred Heifers 34 $8,000 7/20/15 HFS Angus, Radnor, OH Flat Rock Farms, Barnesville, OH 31 $7,500 12/20/14 Way View Cattle Com., Hebron, OH Flat Rock Farms, Barnesville, OH Lots: 25 Bulls 5 Bred Heifers 23 Open Heifers 1 Pregnancy 4 Embryos 54 Total Lots

Gross:

$85,350 $23,000 $70,000 $5,000 $2,400 $185,750

Average:

$3,454 $4,600 $3,043 $5,000 $600 $3,439

Volume Buyer: Flat Rock Farms, Barnesville, OH Cattle Sold Into: Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois Maryland, Georgia & Tennessee

Thank You to the Ohio Angus Super Star Sale Buyers & Consignors, for making this years sale a huge success!

Secretary’s Corner

In This Issue...

2017 Ohio Angus Super Star Sale Report Secretary’s Corner Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show Result Industry News & Notes Western National Angus Futurity Results Industry New & Notes Ohio Jr. Angus Assoc. News Report COBA/Select Sires Ad Industry News & Notes Ohio Beef Expo Breed Sale Results Partners in Performance Bull Sale Report Industry News & Notes Champion Hill Angus Dispersal Sale Report Ohio Angus History Form Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show Showmanship Ohio Angus Preview Show Info Calendar of Events Eastern Ohio Angus District Show

Ohio Angus Breeders,

April is here, our warmer then normal tempatures have been well recieved, but the abundance of rain has kept things rather muddy. Hopefully you are very close to turning cows out to grass and hanging up your mud boots for another year!

The the purebred cattle market has remained solid this spring considering the slight dip in the commercial markets. Many of the sales in this area has seen averages of $3,000+ Which is off from last year but very comparable or slightly higher then the 2012 & 2013 levels. If you are looking to sell please give me a call to see of the Ohio Angus Association can assist you.

At the Ohio Beef Expo, the Ohio Angus Super Star was a huge success with average price of $3,439 on 52 Lots. 25 Angus bulls averaged $3,454, 5 Angus Bred heifers averaged $4,600 and 23 Open Angus females averaged $3,043. I would like to thank all the buyers and sellers for making this year’s sale such a huge success.

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2017 Ohio Angus Association Officers President: Joe Sanders (419) 648-3233 sanders_skylight_farm@hotmail.com Vice President: Todd Raines (937) 217-0499

tmraines@agristar.net Chairman: Tim Harsh (740) 595-3543 hfsangus@hotmail.com Treasurer: Allen Gahler (419) 360-2091 gahler2@yahoo.com Secretary/Fieldman: Dan Wells (740) 505- 3843 danwells@ohioangus.org

Before we know it, the Ohio Angus Preview Show will be here. This years show will be held at the Union Co. Fairgrounds in Marysville, OH. Hotel information, more detailed information and the entry forms will be posted on the Ohio Angus website in later April. The entry deadline will be May 19th.

Thanks,

Dan Wells, Secretary / Fieldman

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2017 Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show Results

Champion Angus Heifer Beef Expo Jr. Show & Champion Angus Heifer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Justin Siefker, Allen County

Reserve Angus Heifer Beef Expo Jr. ShowExhibited by Delaney Jones, Allen County

Champion Angus Steer Beef Expo Jr. Show & Champion Angus Steer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Carly Sanders, Highland County

Reserve Angus Steer Beef Expo Jr. ShowExhibited by Maggie Pollard, Defiance County

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Sydney Sanders, Highland County

Third Overall Angus Heifer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Alyson Simpson, Adams County

PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE

Reserve Champion Angus Steer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Kinsey Crowe, Montgomery County

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Third Overall Angus Steer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Josie Kidwell, Knox County

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Eastern Ohio Angus Spring Sale Report

Sale Date: April 8, 2017 Auctioneer: Ryan LePage

High Selling Cows Lot: Price: DOB: 19 $3,500 2/20/11 22 $3,000 4/30/12 25 $2,700 1/30/14 23 $2,500 12/25/13 High Selling Open Heifers 4/4/16 30 $2,500 High Selling Bulls 2 $4,500 2/1/15 17 $4,000 3/24/16 11 $3,900 2/24/16 8 $3,900 1/1/16

Lots: 14 Bulls 1 Open Heifers 12 Registered Cows 4 Commerical lots 31 Lots

Sale Location: Muskingum Livestock Company Sale Manager: Ohio Angus Association

Seller: Davis Show Calves, Zanesville, OH Davis Show Calves, Zanesville, OH Paradise Cattle Com., Ashville, OH Davis Show Calves, Zanesville, OH

Buyer: Rich Theaker, Bridgeport,OH Dave Stottsberry, Caldwell, OH Jay Writsel, Orient, OH Jay Writsel, Orient, OH

Rains Angus, Mercer, PA

Richard Gorrell, Friendly, WV

Paradise Cattle Com., Ashville, OH Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Green Valley Angus, New Concord, OH Paradise Cattle Com., Ashville, OH

Mel Earich, Williamsport, OH Leatherwood Valley Farms, Salesville, OH Eldon Martin, Cumberland, OH Chi Enos, Cambridge, OH

Gross:

$39,700 $2,500 $26,800 $11,500 $80,500

Average:

$2,835 $2,500 $2,233 $2,875 $2,596

Lazy Dae Angus Dispersal Sale Report Sale Date: April 8, 2017 Auctioneer: Ryan LePage

High Selling Cows Lot: Price: DOB: 48 $2,750 4/19/15 52 $2,400 3/2/14 54 $2,400 3/7/14 57 $2,300 3/10/14 49 $2,200 2/28/14 High Selling Open Heifers 3/4/16 46 $2,150 43 $1,800 2/24/16 High Selling Bulls 35 $5,000 2/16/15

Lots: 8 Bulls 4 Open Heifers 17 Bred Cows / C/C Pairs 11 Open Cows 40 Lots

Sale Location: Muskingum Livestock Company Sale Manager: Ohio Angus Association

Sire: Maplecrest Total J2012 2 Bar Deaf Smith EXAR Upshot 5682B EXAR Ypshot 5682B VAR Reserve 1111

Buyer: Jason Feldner, Caldwell, OH Jay Writsel, Orient, OH Jimmie Ramsay, Jacobsburg, OH Jay Writsel, Orient, OH Jay Writsel, Orient, OH

WR Journey-1X74 WR Journey-1X74

Cedar Hill Land & Cattle, Amanda, OH Kristine Campbell, Beallsville, OH

EXAR Upshot 5682B

Robert Sherby, Senecaville, OH

Gross:

$15,400 $7,550 $37,350 $22,600 $82,900

Average:

$1.925 $1,885 $2,197 $2,045 $2,073

Industry News & Notes More Beef Exports and Less Imports Supports Beef – Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension -Reprinted with permission from OSU Beef Team Newsletter

U.S. beef exports continue the 2016 trend with additional improvement so far in 2017. February total beef exports were up 19.3 percent and combine with the January total for a year to date increase of 20.1 percent year over year for the first two months of the year. This extends the annual 12.6 percent year over year increase in 2016.

Japan remains the top destination for U.S. beef exports, up 44.4 percent year over year for January and February. Beef exports to Japan represented 29.9 percent of beef exports so far this year. Japan accounted for 25.7 percent of total beef exports in 2016. South Korea is the second largest beef export market for the U.S., up 26.5 percent in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2016. South Korea has had a rising share of U.S. beef exports in the last four years and represented 17.8 of total beef exports in 2016.

Mexico is third largest beef export market, up 25.8 percent year over year for the year to date. Beef exports to Mexico have generally decreased in recent years but did show a year over year increase of 8.6 percent in 2016.

Mexico’s share of U.S. beef exports has dropped sharply in the last few years to a 2016 level of 15.4 percent of total beef exports. Canada is the number four beef export market and is up 17.0 percent so far this year compared to the first two months of 2016. Canada’s share of beef exports has also declined some in the last five years with a 2016 share of 12.1 percent of total exports. Hong Kong has had a larger share of U.S. beef exports in the last four years but dropped from the previous year to 11.5 percent of total exports in 2016. Beef exports to Hong Kong so far in 2017 are down 23.6 percent year over year.

The top five beef export markets (Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada and Hong Kong) represented 83.7 percent of total beef exports in the first two months of 2017, similar to the 82.6 percent share in 2016. 2017 beef exports are up year over year to all of these markets except Hong Kong.

Beef imports are down 17.4 percent year over year in the first two months of 2017. This follows a 10.5 percent year over year decrease in 2016. Australia, historically the largest source of U.S. beef imports, is down 45.5 percent so far this year following a 39.0 percent year over year decrease in 2016. In fact, Australia is currently the fourth largest beef import source so far in 2017. Australia is in roughly the same relative position as the U.S. beef industry was in 2014/2015, with drought-reduced animal inventories restricting production and herd rebuilding further restricting beef production at the current time.

New Zealand is the largest beef import source so far in 2017 but is down 21.1 percent year over year, following a 7.3 percent year over year decrease in 2016.

Mexico is the second largest beef import source thus far in 2017 and is up 37.2 percent year over year in the first two months of the year. Imports of Mexican beef have grown sharply in recent years, jumping 25.9 percent in 2016 and accounting for 16.4 percent of total beef imports. Canada is the third largest beef imports source, with year to date imports down 12.7 percent. After an annual year over year increase of 14.3 percent, Canada represented 23.8 percent of total beef imports in 2016. The top four import markets represented 85.9 percent of 2016 beef imports.

Significantly smaller import shares include Brazil, which accounted for 5.1 percent of total imports along with 4.1 percent from Uruguay in 2016. Beef imports are largely driven by the demand for lean trimmings used in the ground beef market. On average, an estimated 72 percent of U.S. beef imports are lean trimmings.

2017 Western National Angus Futurity Super Point Roll of Victory Show

Reserve Grand Champion Bull SCC Tradition of 24 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2017 Western National Angus Futurity (WNAF) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, April 2 in Reno, Nev. Cade Stertzbach, Louisville, Ohio, owns the May 2015 son of Wright SCC Bootlegger 0522. He first claimed reserve intermediate champion. Dean Janssen, Peoria, Ill., evaluated the 156 entries.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull SCC Tradition of 24 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2017 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 1 in Reno, Nev. Cade Stertzbach, Louisville, Ohio, owns the May 2015 son of Wright SCC Bootlegger 0522. Jon Davis, Gallipolis, Ohio, evaluated the 114 entries.

Industry News & Notes Managing Spring Grass: Going from 0 to 60!

– Dr. Chris D. Teutsch, Associate Extension Professor, Forage Specialist, University of Kentucky

-Reprinted with permission from OSU Beef Team Newsletter

Spring can often be one of the most challenging times of the year for graziers. Grass growth goes from nonexistent to excessive in a matter of weeks and in many cases grazing livestock have a hard time keeping up with it.

This can result in lower quality forage that is less palatable.

The growth of new forage is also delayed by not removing the growing point of our cool-season grasses. The presence of the growing point suppresses tiller formation at the base of the grass plant. The following suggestions can help you to control spring growth and get the most out of your spring pastures.

-Implement rotational grazing. In order to fully utilize the spring flush of pasture growth YOU must be in control of grazing. In a continuous grazing system, the cows are in charge.

-Start grazing before you think the pastures are ready. One of the most common mistakes that graziers make is waiting too long to start grazing in the spring. If you wait until the first paddock is ready to graze, by the time you reach the last paddock it will be out of control.

Starting early allows you to establish a “grazing wedge” (Figure 1).

-Increase stocking density in the spring. If it is possible, a good option for utilizing spring growth is to increase your stocking density. This will allow you to harvest more of the available forage and convert it into a saleable product.

This can be done by adding some stockers or thin cull cows to your rotation and then selling them when pasture growth slows.

-Even out seasonal distribution of forage by adding a warm-season grass. Adding a well-adapted warm-season grass that produces the majority of its growth in July and August would allow you to increase your season long stocking density to better utilize the spring flush of pasture growth.

-Bush-hog out of control pastures. The benefits of clipping include maintaining pastures in a vegetative state, encouraging regrowth, and controlling weeds. Clipping pastures costs money, so make sure that the primary reason for bush-hogging is pasture management, not aesthetics.

There is not a one-size fits all when it comes to grazing. One of the most important features to build into your grazing system is flexibility. This will allow you to adapt as situation changes. Grazing systems are not static entities, but rather dynamic works of art that evolve as your skill level increases!

-Rotate animals rapidly. The general rule is that if grass is growing rapidly then your rotation should be rapid. This will allow you stay ahead of the grass by topping it off and keeping it in a vegetative state.

-Do not apply spring nitrogen. Applying nitrogen in the spring will actually make the problem of too much grass at once even worse.

In many cases you are better off to save your nitrogen for stockpiling in the fall.

-Remove most productive paddocks from rotation and harvest for hay. Graze all paddocks until the pasture growth is just about to get away from you and then remove those productive paddocks from your rotation and allow them to accumulate growth for hay harvest.

Figure 1. The “grazing wedge” simply refers to having pasture subdivisions or paddocks at varying stages of regrowth from just grazed to ready to graze.

For more information on grazing management contact your local extension agent or visit http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Forage/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/KYForages.

Ohio Junior Angus Association News & Notes

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April OJAA Article

The recent meeting of the OJAA was on April 9th at 4:00 at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Office in Marysville, Ohio. At the meeting, members will discussed some important topics, plan further details of the show season and have some fun time together as a group after Beef Expo. Some of the agenda items were the upcoming NJAS, ERJAS 2017 and 2018, and the OJAA Preview Show. The 2017 NJAS will be in Des Moines, Iowa and the 2017 ERJAS will be in Louisville, Kentucky. We look forward to finalizing some plans for these shows and discussing how to make it an exciting week for everyone!

The Ohio Beef Expo was held March 18-20 in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio Expo Center. Many of the OJAA members were present with cattle to show, sell, or a willing spirit to pitch in and help with the Angus Super Star Sale. Many with all three! The Angus Super Star sale went very well as we had a lot of kids and adults helping run it smoothly, excited buyers and some very nice cattle.

Cooper Arena hosted very many Angus heifers and steers Sunday morning bright and early to kick off the Junior Show the day after the sale. Along with the sale and show, some members of the 2018 ERJAS committee were able to walk around the trade show to fundraise and find sponsors to help us with the show that will be in Lima, Ohio. The members did a great job and looked great in their matching jackets while fundraising for the show.

The members of the OJAA are very excited for the summer show season and we all look forward to including new members into our association. If you are eligible to join, please feel free to contact any of the members for more information. Now is a fantastic time to join our wonderful organization!

Respectfully Submitted, Sarah Millikan OJAA Reporter

June 13-16, 2018 Allen County Fairgrounds Lima, OH

2017 Ohio Jr. Angus Association Officers President: Mikayla Raines Vice President: Keri Felumlee Secretary: Kinsey Crowe Treasurer: Jacob LeBrun Reporter: Sarah Millikan Advisors: Jamie King 614-202-7998 jamieking_826@hotmail.com Lindsay Grimes 937-763-8115 Kelly Kidwell 740-504-0834

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Industry News & Notes Angus Juniors ‘Raise the Bar’ in Louisiana

Leadership event in Baton Rouge, La., brings together 21 junior Angus leaders

Angus juniors have the opportunity to travel the country with the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and learn from knowledgeable experts in the beef cattle business. Most recently, NJAA members met March 2-5 in Baton Rouge, La., to participate in a Raising the Bar conference.

“Louisiana was a fantastic backdrop for Angus juniors to experience something new, build their leadership skills and meet new friends from across the country,” says Jaclyn Clark, American Angus Association director of events and education. “Raising the Bar conferences offer NJAA members the chance to travel, learn more about agriculture and become more involved in the Angus breed.”

The conference hosted 21 Angus junior leaders from 12 state junior Angus associations. Participants toured the Louisiana State University (LSU) campus, heard from industry experts, took part in leadershiptraining workshops and spent an evening watching a movie.

The group also made stops at these three Angus operations: Continental Genetics, 12 Star Ranch and K Bar Ranch. Raising the Bar participants were able to experience Cajun culture and what it’s like raising Angus cattle in the southern state.

While at LSU, juniors were able to tour the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Agriculture and a campus tour. Henry Hebert, manager of recruitment, helped to organize the tours and share a little glimpse into LSU academics. The juniors ended the campus trip with a tasty ice-cream treat at the LSU Dairy Store.

“Our special thanks to those who made this event possible and helped offer a top-notch educational experience for our juniors,” Clark says.

Now in its tenth year, Raising the Bar conferences continue to foster the development of Angus youth by hosting events in two regions across the country. The NJAA, with sponsorship from the Angus Foundation, has conducted Raising the Bar conferences in cities such as Champaign-Urbana, Ill.;

Athens, Ga.; Fayetteville, Ark.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. To learn more about how to participate in an upcoming Raising the Bar conference, visit njaa.info.

Lydia Dance, Hillsboro represented Ohio at the “Raise the Bar” leadership event.

Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications

May 1 deadline for Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary applications.

The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for scholarships through the Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary. Applications must be postmarked by May 1. Angus youth should act now to ensure their materials arrive in a timely manner.

The Angus Foundation offers general scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in higher education. Angus youth meeting the eligibility requirements for the Angus Foundation’s 2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Programs will be considered by the Angus Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee.

As in past years, other specific and special criteria scholarships administered by the Angus Foundation will also be available. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2017 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Des Moines, Iowa.

A long-standing scholarship awarded through the Angus Foundation is the $1,000 Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB)/National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Scholarship. Applicants must have at one time been an NJAA member and must currently be a junior, regular or life member of the American

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2017 For More Information: Lauren Corry, Director of Communications 614-873-6736 or lcorry@ohiobeef.org

Ohio Beef Expo Hosts Successful Sales (MARYSVILLE, Ohio) The Ohio Beef Expo held March 17-19 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio hosted five breed sales, selling 289 live lots at an average price of $3,385 with a gross of $978,350. More than 30,000 cattle industry enthusiasts attended the 30th annual Expo, an event of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA). Individual breed sales results were as follows: Live Lots 52

Sale Gross $186,750

Live Gross $179,350

Live Average $3,449

Genetic Gross $7,400

Bull Average $3,454

Female Average $3,444

Hereford

37

$104,850

$102,600

$2,773

$2,250

$3,313

$2,624

Maine-Anjou

64

$252,000

$245,800

$3,841

$6,200

$4,098

$3,613

Shorthorn

63

$151,560

$143,950

$2,285

$7,610

$2,325

$2,272

Simmental

73

$329,200

$306,650

$4,200

$22,550

$4,909

$3,797

289

$1,024,360

$978,350

$3,385

Angus

TOTAL

Partners in Performance Bull Sale Report

Angus Managed by: Dan Wells Auctioneer: Ron Sale Kreis Date: April 1, 2017 Sale Location: Muskingum Livestock, Zanesville, OH Sale Gross: Auctioneer: $186,750 Ron Kreis Sale Manager: Ohio Angus Association LiveHigh Lots:Selling 52 Angus Bulls Lot: Price: Buyer: Live Average: $3,449 DOB: Sire: 3 $4,800 1/27/15 Connealy Game Changer Larry Lapp, Adamsville, OH High Selling Bull: Lot 12 - Kingsway Style 354 sold to Scott Spohn - Jackson, OH for $5,400 31 $4,200 8/24/15 Coleman Regis 904 Thomas Justus, Grove City, OH Consigned by Kingsway Angus - Tiffin, OH 11 $4,100 12/24/15 Deer Valley All In Deal Farms, Chandlersville, OH High Selling Female: 34 – HFS Dameron Bardot 572, sold to Flatrock Farms – Barnesville, 23 $4,100 Lot 12/30/15 SAT Revival 210 Carolyn Baker, Zanesville, OHOH for $8,000 Angus – Radnor, 2 Consigned $3,700 by HFS 8/22/15 Deer Valley AllOH In Fracker Land & Livestock Co., Newark, OH 8 16 18 26

$3,700 $3,700 $3,600 $3,500

Lots: 59 Angus Bulls 59 Total Bulls 15 Open Heifers 16 Bred Cows 31 Total Female Lots 68 Total Lots

5/8/15 1/21/16 1/4/16 1/27/16

Connealy Observer 372 Connealy Observer 372 Connealy Uptown 098E WayView Confidence 133-2276

Gross:

$163,900 $163,900 $20,675 $31,300 $51,975 $215,875

- More Average:

John Potts, Salesville, OH Maple Springs Family Farm LLC, Scio, OH Don White, Stockport, OH Jim Sollars, Foster, KY

$2,778 $2,778 $1,378 $1,956 $1,676 $2,398

Volume Buyer: Jay Writsel, Orient, OH Cattle sold into: Ohio, Pennsylvania & West Virginia

Industry News & Notes Angus Association, along with being an incoming sophomore, junior or senior in college majoring in animal science, meat science, food science, agricultural communications or a related field of academic study. A recipient will be honored at NJAS in July.

The Allied Angus Breeders Scholarship, also through the Angus Foundation, will provide $1,000 to three students who use Angus genetics in their seedstock or commercial operation. Applicants must be enrolled in a junior college, four-year college/ university or other accredited institution for fall 2017.

They can be an entering freshman or a continuing student in any undergraduate program. Applicant or the applicant’s parents/guardians must have transferred or been transferred a registration paper in the last 36 months (on or after May 1, 2014).

Applications for all Angus Foundation scholarships are available online at www. angusfoundation.org and must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

The American Angus Auxiliary awards scholarships to the top five male and top five female applicants selected from finalists chosen in the applicant’s home state. Each state auxiliary is eligible to submit one male and one female application to the national contest. The winners will be announced during the 2017 NJAS closing ceremonies.

In addition, the five finalists for the Miss American Angus contest are selected from the top national female applicants who have indicated an interest in competing for the title.

The application for American Angus Auxiliary Scholarships is also available online. Interested junior Angus members who are high school seniors may download the application, access directions and general information through the scholarship section of the Auxiliary website.

Applications from the state contact must be postmarked by May 1. For specific state and local Auxiliary scholarship deadlines and information, visit the Auxiliary website, or contact your state or regional Angus Auxiliary.

Additional questions about the American Angus Auxiliary scholarships can be directed to Leslie Mindemann, scholarship chairperson, at 262-593-8836 or lesmindy@gmail.com.

Outstanding NJAA Leadership Award

Applications for the Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership award due May 1.

To recognize Angus youth who exemplify what it means to be a true leader, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) presents the Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership Award each year at the Angus Convention.

The prestigious award is based on leadership roles within the Angus business and other activities, and ways the nominee has committed to helping others develop those skills, as well. The Outstanding Leadership Award recipient will receive an award, presented by the NJAA, and a scholarship for $2,500.

“The future of the American Angus Association is in the hands of its junior members in the National Junior Angus Association,” says Caitlyn Brandt, American Angus Association events and education. “The Outstanding Leadership Award is one way to recognize the business breed’s future leaders.”

Applications for the Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership Award are available online and must be completed by May 1.

Only current NJAA members who are at least 17 years old as of Jan. 1 will be considered for the award, and a selection committee formed by the NJAA Advisory Board determines winners. Applications consist of a résumé, two letters of recommendation and a written report of leadership examples.

The award was established in 1998 and rededicated to Jim Baldridge in 2014, in memory of his devotion to the NJAA and leadership of the Angus breed.

For more information on the award and how to apply, visit www.angus.org/njaa.

Jim, Sharon, Christina, & Caroline Winter 5839 Ashville-Fairfield Road Ashville, Ohio 43103 (740) 983-2755 jswinter1@frontier.com Herd Certified and Accredited Johne’s Testing

Cows & Heifers FOR SALE

Champion Hill Dispersal Sale Report Sale Date: Feb. 4, 2017 Auctioneer: S.Dorran, M. Jones & R. Kreis High Selling Open Heifers Lot: Price: DOB: Sire: 85C $55,000 7/8/16 SAV Universal 4038 118A $18,000 7/3/16 SAV Universal 4038 105A $16,000 4/6/16 SAV Bismarck 5682 High Selling Open Cow 125 $25,000 11/28/09 SAV Pioneer 7301 170 $18,000 4/1/13 SAV Perfection 1891 46 $15,000 7/8/11 Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C High Selling Bred Cow 10 $40,000 11/8/08 Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C 83 $20,000 3/3/09 SAV Bismarck 5682 120 $18,000 1/5/08 SAV Bismarck 5682 High Selling Fall Pair 12 $100,000 2/5/12 SAV First Class 0207 1 $60,000 11/8/13 SAV Angus Valley 1867 84 $45,000 3/18/13 SAV Brave 8320 High Selling Spring Pair 155 $17,000 1/9/08 SAV Mandan 5664 Lots: 210 Total Sale Lots

Gross:

$3,238,425

Average:

Sale Location: UPI-Gallipolis Sale Manager: Angus Hall of Fame Buyer: Tyler McGinnis, Shelbyville, KY Gladewater Farms, Sidell, IL Madeline Bauer, Willard, OH Golden Age Farm, Lexington, KY Lucky Doo Farms, Gallipolis, OH Henning Farms, Janesville, WI Woodruff Angus, IA & Pleasant Hills, KY Golden Age Farm, Lexington, KY Wells Farm LLC, Flemingsburg, KY Woodruff Angus, IA & Pleasant Hills, KY Wells Farms LLC, KY & GMC Genetics, OH Cardinal Cattle Com., Wyoming, IL Wells Farms LLC, Flemingsburg, KY $15,421

OHIO ANGUS HISTORY REPORT FORM

In 2018 the Ohio Angus Association will celebtrate 100 years with special edition book commemorating a remarkable history established by current and past generations of Ohio angus breeders.

This perfect bound 8 ½ x 11 book will be 136 pages or more and the text pages will be in black and white print. This book will offer an option to purchase a hard bound edition. Cost will be available later.

Also, ads are available at $500 per page in this keepsake publication. Ad space is 71/2 x 10 no bleeds.

If you have any information, stories or pictures that involve Ohio angus contact - Jim Rentz at 419-6782779 or email - rentzjames@yahoo.com. Mailing address is-1005 W. Vine St. Coldwater, OH 45828.

FORM FOR OHIO HERDS WITH 25 YEARS OR MORE Farm name _____________________________ Founded by _____________________________ Current owner ___________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Year herd started __________ Size of Herd _________ Please complete this form and return before June 1, 2017 This history is being compiled by Jim Rentz for the Ohio Angus Association Make sure you get into this section if you have more than 25 years in the registered Angus business.

For More Information: Lauren Corry, Director of Communications 614-873-6736 or lcorry@ohiobeef.org

Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Showmanship Results

Ohio Beef Expo Showmanship Results (MARYSVILLE, Ohio) Junior showmen 2017 competed in the showmanship contest at the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo, held Saturday, March 18, in Columbus, Ohio. The competition, sponsored by Show Bloom and (MARYSVILLE, Ohio) Junior showmen competed in the showmanship contest at the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo, held Satur Cattle Visions, featured five age divisions, with awards totaling more than $5,000. Judging showmanship March 18, in Columbus, Ohio. The competition, sponsored by Show Bloom and Cattle Visions, featured five age divisio were Jim and Mary Bloomberg of Illinois. Winners were as follows: awards totaling more than $5,000. Judging showmanship were Jim and Mary Bloomberg of Illinois. Winners were as fol Novice Showmanship 1. Shayla Sancic, Stark County 2. Skyler Ward, Preble County 3. Tanner Shipley, Adams County 4. Kristina Scheurman, Coshocton County 5. Taylor Stephen, Morrow County

6. Brooklyn Conrad, Butler County 7. Gabriella Sherman, Holmes County 8. Karly Goetz, Ottawa County 9. Ryan Waddell, Scioto County 10. Kate Hornyak, Geauga County

Beginner Showmanship 1. Karli Kennedy, Adams County 2. Emma Yochum, Highland County 3. Carly Sanders Highland County 4. Lance Brinksneader, Darke County 5. Alexis Perry, Ottawa County

6. Owen Fennig, Mercer County 7. Lauren Schulte, Putnam County 8. Gracie Strim, Crawford County 9. Brooklyn Hamilton, Clinton County 10. Haleigh Stephens, Ashland County

Junior Showmanship 1. Hudson Drake, Ross County 2. Kylee Bloomfield, Crawford County 3. Madison Paden, Guernsey County 4. Avery McGuire, Champaign County 5. Sydney Sanders, Highland County

6. Mason Love, Fairfield County 7. Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County 8. Kennedi Smith, Wood County 9. Brice Phelps, Union County 10. Hayden Belleville, Wood County

Intermediate Showmanship 1. Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford County 2. Allison Davis, Carroll County 3. Colleen Minges, Butler County 4. Layne Lassnick, Lake County 5. Taylor Michael, Montgomery County

6. Levi Delong, Ross County 7. Addie Shaffer, Lake County 8. Abigail Thornton, Fairfield County 9. Dalton Kennedy, Adams County 10. Kayla Marker, Darke County

Senior Showmanship 1. Carter Smith, Holmes County 2. Brooke Hayhurst, Wayne County 3. Taylor Morbitzer, Franklin County 4. Erica Snook, Noble County 5. Kassidy Thompson, Miami County

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2017 Ohio Angus Preview Show The 2017 Ohio Angus Preview Show will be hosted by the West Central Angus Association and held June 16-18 at the Union County Fairgrounds in Marysvile, OH. The Preview will once again take place on a Saturday/Sunday format, with Jr. show to be held on Saturday, and Open show on Sunday. The Junior Show start time on Saturday will be pushed by till Noon to allow for an extended check-in time deadline on Saturday morning. Detailed schedule and entry information will be available in later April via www.ohioangus.org and in the May Ohio Angus Newsletter.

Entry Deadline: May 19th, 2017 Entry Form: Will be available at www.ohioangus.org Hotel/Camping Info: Headquarters: Comfort Inn 16420 Allenby Drive Marysville, Ohio 43040 937-644-0400 Group Rate: $84.99 + tax, Non-smoking King or 2 Queens.

Cut-off date is May 27, 2016

Other Area Hotels: Holiday Inn Express, 937-738-7710 Hampton Inn, 937-642-3777 Super 8, 937-644-8821 Fairgrounds Camping:

Secretary/Treasurer: Emily Zuver Phone: 937-644-8736

INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH THE 2018 EASTERN REGIONAL? Hosting an Eastern Regional is a big undertaking both financially and volunteer hours.

The biggest way you can help right now is donating or purchasing in our upcoming auctions. The Eastern Regional Planning Committee will be holding a Semen Sale during the Ohio Beef Expo on March 18. If you are interested in donating items please contact McKayla Raines, Fundraising Chairman or either of the Adult Co-Chairmen David Felumlee or Jamie King.

McKayla Raines • 937-217-6444 mckayla.raines18@gmail.com David Felumlee • 740-404-3594 dfelumlee@windstream.net Jamie King • 614-202-7998 jamieking_826@hotmail.com

2017 Angus Convention November 4-6 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas Registration for the Angus Convention opens July 1.

For more info go to: www.angusconvention.com

May 19 June 3 June 9-11 June 16-18 July 25-27

Ohio Angus Calender of Events

Ohio Angus Preview Entry Deadline Eastern Ohio Angus District Show, Zanesville, OH Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show, Louisville, KY Ohio Angus Preview Show, Marysville, OH Ohio State Fair Angus Shows, Columbus, OH

Ohio Angus Association Dan Wells, Secretary/Fieldman 12620 Westfall Rd. Frankfort, OH 45628

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Eastern Ohio Angus Jr. & Open District Angus Show Saturday • June 3rd Muskingum County Fairgrounds Zanesville, OH 10:00 a.m.

Contact Gail Deitrick for entry forms: 740-674-4610 ghdeitrick@yahoo.com

ANGUS SHOWS: July 25 - 27 (1st Rotation) Entry Form Online: www.ohiostatefair.com Entry Deadline: June 20th