Ohio Angus Newsletter June/July 2017
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Ohio Angus Preview Show
Grand Champion Female: Maplecrest Shadoe 5215 won grand champion female at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Sydney Sanders, Leesburg, Ohio, owns the November 2015 daughter of SCC First-N-Goal GAF 114. She first won senior champion. Todd Herman, Harrod, Ohio, evaluated the 57 entries.
Grand Champion Bull: B A F Total Design Goal won grand champion bull at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Baird Angus Farm, Washington Court House, Ohio, owns the January 2015 son of SCC First-N-Goal GAF 114. He first won senior champion. Todd Herman, Harrod, Ohio, evaluated the 57 entries.
Reserve Champion Female: SCC SH Girl Power 630 won reserve grand champion female at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Kristina Scheurman, Warsaw, Ohio, owns the March 2016 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. She first won junior champion.
Reserve Champion Bull: Hinds Conversation 62 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Kevin & Gladys Hinds, Newcomerstown, Ohio, own the September 2016 son of SAC Conversation. He first won senior calf champion.
A Huge Thanks to the Ohio Angus Preview Show Sponsors:
Miami Valley Angus Assoc. Granville Milling Creekside Farms Way View Cattle Co. Justice Land & Cattle Wells Livestock Service LeBrun Cattle Co. Egner Farms Angus Gahler Farms HFS Angus Claylick Run Genetics Chris & Diane Craft Kevin Justice Trucking Co. Maplecrest Farms Chimera Mobile Vet LePage Cattle Com. Newark Auto LLC Mike & Chris Smith Chad & Shana Shumaker McGlennon Metal Products Scott & Suzanne Millikan Kidwell Farms Rural King
JK Design White Show Supply Paradise Cattle Com. Hanby Farms Ron Kreis, Auctioneer Dan & Sagrid Uhey Ke-Car Farms
Special thanks...To West Central Ohio Angus and Black Swamp Angus Associations for sponsoring the meal on Saturday evening!
Secretary’s Corner
In This Issue...
Ohio Angus Breeders,
2017 Ohio Angus Preview Show Results Secretary’s Corner Ohio Angus Field Day Industry News & Notes 2017 Angus Natl. Convention Eastern Ohio Jr. District Show Results Ohio Farm Science Review Ohio Jr. Preview Show Results Ohio Junior Angus Assoc. Report Industry News & Notes Atlantic National Show Results ERJAS/ Angus Futurity Show Results Calendar of Events Ohio State Fair Angus Shows
Summer is officially in full swing. I hope that everyone has been able to stand the excess rain. However compared to this time a few years ago I don’t think anyone is complaining about extra moisture. It definitely has the crops and pastures looking really good. The Ohio Angus Preview was held on June 17 & 18th in Marysville, OH. The show was a huge success with app. 70 head participating in the 2 day show. I want to Thank the West Central Angus Association, for hosting the show and co-sponsoring the Saturday night dinner with the Black Swamp Angus Association. The National Junior Angus Show started July 9 and runs through July 15 in Des Moines, IA. Results on how the Ohio Angus Juniors fared will be included in next months issue. Before you know it the Ohio State Fair will be here as well. The Angus shows are Scheduled for July 26 & 27. I encourage everyone to take a day, attend the many attractions the state fair has to offer and take in a great Angus show. More details and complete schedule for the State Fair Angus show can be found on page 16. The Ohio Angus Board has a great Field Day planned on Sunday, August 20th at Raines Farms in Seaman, OH. More details are on page 3. I encourage everyone that can to attend this great event! The cattle market held strong through the spring. With most all of the spring Angus sales in Ohio and surrounding states seeing strong averages and grosses compared to recent years. I anticipate the demand for Angus based cows to hold through the fall. If you are interested in marketing females privately or through a fall consignment sale, give me a call to see how Ohio Angus can help you.
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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
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2017 Ohio Angus Field Day Hosted by Raines Farms & Greenhouses, Seaman, OH Highlights include: - American Angus Assoc. Guest Speaker
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Industry News & Notes Wean Early and Save 25 Percent of Pasture Forage – Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service *Reprinted with permission from OSU Beef Team Newsletter* Did you know you can save more than 25 percent of available forage by weaning calves early? The current dryness affecting the land has caused all livestock producers to review options. For some in a drought situation, the only real solution is rain. But producers need to take charge, whether the season is dry or wet.
The Dickinson Research Extension Center has and will continue to manage during dry times. The center is in a semiarid climate and dryness is not a stranger. Managing grazing time and stocking rate is critical. As a result, the center has measured available biomass on the range when cows have their calves removed in mid-August versus early November. The thought is that removing calves would lessen the impact on the production unit during times when rain is scarce. First, no drought plan works if there is no grazing plan to start with. To begin, a properly designed grazing system that does not put undue pressure on grass is a priority. While those wetter-than-average years tempt producers to increase stocking numbers, years like this remind us overstocking is never a good idea.
Stick to the properly planned grazing system and appropriate adjustments. This discussion is not about what grazing system is best, though. The main point is to have a grazing system. The next step is to plan on orderly herd reductions that fit the operation. Today, I want to focus on early weaning as an option to manage dry pastures later this summer. Center research has shown weaning calves in August lowers the nutritional requirements of the cow herd because dry cows eat less than lactating cows. Center animal scientist Doug Landblom notes “… weaning calves early has a positive impact on growth and efficiency during the backgrounding phase, improves cow body condition score, reduces range forage utilization, and shortens the lifetime feeding period of steers held for retained ownership.” Data collected by Landblom showed significant benefits of early weaning. At the center, the body weight of cows whose calves were weaned in mid-August was 1,296 pounds in August and the cows still weighed 1,311 pounds in November. Cows with calves not weaned early weighed 1,333 pounds in August but lost significant weight nursing calves on dry pasture and weighed 1,197 pounds in November. In other words, the cows with calves that were weaned early gained 15 pounds and utilized 28 percent less forage biomass than the cows whose calves were not weaned early. The cows with calves that were not weaned early lost 136 pounds of body weight. Wow! Cows with August-weaned calves gained weight and saved a significant amount of valuable feed. Cows with traditionally weaned calves lost weight while consuming more feed. The data also reflected a significant decrease in body condition score for the cows: 6.1 for the cows with calves that were weaned early and 4.7 for the cows with calves that were not weaned until November. This is a difference of almost a 1.5 body score less for the cows with calves that were weaned traditionally. The focus today is the cow. In a dry year, the logic would be to do some culling, getting poorer cows off the pastures. But before culling too deeply, consider pulling the calves off the cows and simply leaving the cows on pasture. If the year continues to be dry, the cows may not perform as well as the cows in Landblom’s study at the center, but we have no reason to believe they would not be better off than the cows with calves at
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Industry News & Notes
2017 Angus Convention November 4-6 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas For more info go to: www.angusconvention.com
Angus Convention Registration Opened July 1
The American Angus Association hosts its annual convention Nov. 4-6, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. Registration opens Saturday, July 1, for the 2017 Angus Convention, which will take place Nov. 4-6 in Fort Worth, Texas. Visit the convention website, www.angusconvention.com, to register and make hotel reservations for the three-day event. During the Angus Convention, Angus breeders and commercial cattlemen are invited to learn from world-class speakers and educational seminars, network at the trade show and enjoy social events and entertainment with fellow cattle producers from across the country. Highlights of the week’s events include the International Angus Genomics Symposium, sponsored by Neogen GeneSeek® Operations, where keynote speaker and futurist Lowell Catlett will discuss technology and its implication on how we live and work; Innovation Workshops, sponsored by Zoetis, discussing genomic selection tools and genomic data interpretation; and Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, featuring guest speakers Edd Hendee and Randy Blach and workshops on EPDs, bull selection, breeding systems and more. Country group Asleep at the Wheel will
entertain the crowd on Sunday, Nov. 5. “We are very excited to bring the 2017 Angus Convention to Texas,” says Clint Mefford, executive marketing associate and lead contact for the event. “Now that registration is live, we encourage Angus breeders and beef industry professionals to plan early to book their convention arrangements and hotel accommodations. AngusConvention.com is a comprehensive resource for all event information.” On Sunday, Nov. 5, two lucky attendees will win one of two grand prizes. Priefert and Tru-Test have donated a complete cattle-handling system, designed to accommodate 35 head. The corral features a solid sweep with a straight, adjustable working alley and leads to a Priefert Model S04 squeeze chute. Tru-Test has donated the XR5000 Indicator, HD1010 load bars, scale mounting brackets and XRS2 EID stick reader. Tru-Test has also donated the new WaterWell automatic waterer, which can accommodate up to 100 head. Caterpillar has donated a custom-made Cat 289D compact track loader tailored with black paint and Angus finishing touches. The track loader provides the versatility to help multitask with ease. Priefert, Tru-Test and Caterpillar are just three of more than 150 trade show exhibitors that will be attending. Animal health companies, publications, feed and nutrition, and equipment manufacturers are just a few of the services to be represented in the trade show. The Texas Angus Association is also hosting the National Angus Tour on Friday, Nov. 3. The tour will make two stops: Hoofstock Genetics, Ranger, Texas; and Wilks Ranch, Eastland, Texas. An additional $75 registration fee applies for the tour, and attendees can reserve their spot when registering for the Angus Convention. Go online to www.angusconvention.com to access a convention schedule, trade show map and more information on travel arrangements to Fort
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Eastern Ohio Jr. Angus District Show
Champion Owned Female, Rains Barbara Style CSTG Shown by Christina Winter.
Champion Bred & Owned Heifer, Claylick Run Queen D3 shown by Ashton McArtor.
Champion Bull, Paradise Cash 621, shown by Christina Winter.
Reserve Champion Owned Female, SCC SCH Classy Nellie 5120 shown by Kyle Piscione.
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer, Wogan Farm First Lady 300 shown by Emily Wogan.
Reserve Champion Bull, Wogan Farm Chip 440, shown by Emily Wogan.
Champion Cow/Calf Pair, Wogan Farm Lady 292/ Wogan Farm Chip 440 shown by Emily Wogan
Champion Steer, Paradise 3 Musketeers 640 shown by Christina Winter.
Reserve Champion Steer, Paradise Tootsie Roll 667 shown by Caroline Winter.
Showmanship Winners: (L-R) Emily Wogan, Senior Division; Kyle Piscione, Intermediate Division & Garrett Miley, Junior Division.
Ohio Farm Science Review September 19-21, 2017
Angus Building Farm & Business Signs
** In 2014, Ohio Angus will be updated the farm and business signs on display in the Ohio Angus Building at the Ohio Farm Science Review**
DEADLINE: September 4, 2017 • 2’ x 3’ Farm or Business Banners will replace the current signs. • Banners will cover the back wall of the Angus Building at FSR. • Banners will cost $30 printing fee + $50 yearly display fee. Annual display fee will be charged each summer, and must be paid before FSR for banner to be displayed. • Deadline to purchase banner is September 4, 2017. Must be submited as high resolution pdf or jpeg and fit 2’ x 3’ dimensions. • Banners will be taken down after show and stored for following year. Farms wanting to change or update their banners will be charged additional printing fee.
Angus Building Display Cattle
**Display cattle needed for the Angus Building at the Ohio Farm Science Review** • Ohio Angus members interested in displaying cattle, should contact Dan Wells at 740-505-3843. • Cattle can displayed for one or all three days. • Haltered cattle preferred but not required.
Ohio Jr. Angus Preview Show
Grand Champion Owned Female: Maplecrest Shadoe 5215 won grand champion owned female at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Sydney Sanders, Leesburg, Ohio, owns the November 2015 daughter of SCC First-N-Goal GAF 114. She first won senior champion. Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., evaluated the 57 entries.
Reserve Grand Owned Female: SCC SH Girl Power 630 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Kristina Scheurman, Warsaw, Ohio, owns the March 2016 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. She first won junior champion. Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., evaluated the 57 entries.
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female: Claylick Run Bardot D016 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Kacey Felumlee, Newark, Ohio, owns the March 2016 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. She first claimed junior champion. Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., evaluated the 57 entries.
Reserve Grand Bred & Owned Female: DBA Blue Ivy 1647 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Michelle Bockelman, Napoleon, Ohio, owns the January 2016 daughter of Kiata Boomer 2964. She first won reserve junior champion. Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., evaluated the 57 entries.
Grand Champion Bull: Paradise Cash 621 won grand champion bredand-owned bull at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Christina Winter, Ashville, Ohio, owns the January 2016 son of Styles Cash R400. He first won intermediate champion. Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., evaluated the 57 entries.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Miller Confidence 1678 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Alana Miller, Lynchburg, Ohio, owns the December 2016 son of Miller Confidence 1450. He first won calf champion. Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., evaluated the 57 entries.
Ohio Jr. Angus Preview Show
Grand Angus Steer: Windswept Chico M64 won grand champion steer at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Marissa Hall, Cardington, Ohio, owns the June 2016 son of PVF Insight 0129.
Reserve Angus Steer: Paradise 3 Musketeers 640 won reserve grand champion steer at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Christina Winter, Ashville, Ohio, owns the February 2016 son of S A V Angus Valley 1867.
Junior Showmanship: These junior Angus Intermediate Showmanship: These junior Senior Showmanship: These junior Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship Angus members won top honors in intermediate members won top honors in senior showmanship at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior showmanship at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Ohio. Junior Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Preview Show, June 17-18 in Marysville, Pictured from left are Sydney Sanders, first Ohio. Pictured from left are Ellie Kidwell, Ohio. Pictured from left are Christina Winters, place, and Carly Sanders, second place, both Walhonding, first place; Sarah Millikan, Napoleon, Ashville, second place; and Michelle Bockelman, of Leesburg; Josie Kidwell, Walhonding, third second place; Samantha Wallace, Kansas, third Napoleon, first place. place; Kacey Felumlee, Newark, fourth place; and place; Kyle Piscione, Burbank, fourth place; and Hanna Millikan, Napoleon, fifth place. Caroline Winter, Ashville, fifth place.
Ohio Preview Division Winners Division Winners
Open Class
Jr. Owned
Jr. Bred & Owned
Females Champion Reserve Champion Reserve Champion Reserve Heifer Calf Carly Sanders Millie Sexton Carly Sanders Millie Sexton Keri Felumlee Ellie Kidwell Intermediate Rylee Closser Kasey Felumlee Rylee Closser Hannah Millikan Ashton McArtur Smanatha Wallace Junior Kristina Schuerman Keri Felumlee Kristina Schuerman Keri Felumlee Michelle Bockelman Senior Sydney Sanders Kyle Piscione Sydney Sanders Antionette Grimes Alana Miller ------------------ Cow/Calf Lauren Grimes Christina Winter ---------------- -----------------Bulls Champion Reserve Champion Reserve Calf Kevin Hinds Alana Miller Alana Miller Rylee Closser Intermediate ---------------- ------------------ Christina Winter -----------------Junior ---------------- ------------------ ---------------- -----------------Senior Baird Angus ------------------ ---------------- ------------------
Thank You to our Jr. Show Judge: Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, IN & Open Show Judge: Todd Herman, Harrod, OH for taking time from their schedules to evaluate this year’s shows!
Ohio Junior Angus Association News & Notes
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Members of the Ohio Junior Angus Association are very excited to be coming so close to the Preview Show date! There are a couple things you should know if you plan on attending. The show will be held in Marysville, OH at the Union County Fairgrounds on June 16-18. Entry deadline was the 19th of May. Check-in will be on Friday with an additional check-in on Saturday, in the morning. The Junior Show will be on Saturday, starting at noon with showmanship first. Sunday will be the open show. There will be a meeting for the OJAA members and anyone else interested in joining the association, on Friday at 3:00 and we hope to see new faces there! The association ordered T-shirts as promotional items for the 2018 Eastern Regionals in Lima, OH. They are a light denim blue color with the logo on the front of the shirt and a saying on the back. We are excited to see how the shirts turn out and to have the opportunity to spread the word in a cool way! A reminder to the Junior members about collecting four $20 donations for the preview show. The donations are due at our meeting on the 16th. Contacting local businesses, feed suppliers, and grain elevators are a great place to start! Another thing Junior members can be doing is collecting pop tabs. You guys have until Jr. Nationals to collect as many as you can! The summer show season is almost underway and we are excited to get out there and learn all that we can about the Angus Cattle Industry! 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 Give to Ronald McDonald House
Junior members asked to bring pop tabs to generate support for families in need. Each year at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), junior members have the opportunity to give back to the community through a charity project. This year’s chosen organization, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), provides a home environment and resources to support families who have children in the hospital. Juniors are asked to donate pop tabs during check-in at the NJAS. The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) has launched a competition between state associations to see which state can donate the most items for this deserving organization. The state that donates the most pop tabs will win a “cool” treat. The NJAA has a history of engaging in community service for each of their events as a way to inspire the next generation of agricultural producers and impress on them the importance of giving. “The National Junior Angus Association is building the next generation of leaders,” Caitlyn Brandt American Angus Association events coordinator said. “Part of being a leader is giving back, whether that includes the local Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines, last year’s LEAD project with the Crayon Initiative or partnering with Team DeEtta for the 2017 LEAD service project.” RMHC provides children and their families the vital care and resources they need while being treated by leading hospitals. Families across the globe can gain access to houses, family rooms, mobile care, grants and scholarships through the charity. “Part of the reason the Ronald McDonald House Charities was chosen is because they have such a large presence in Iowa,” said Mary Greiman, NJAS co-chair. “They are also very supportive of the ag community and have been fantastic partners for many youth livestock events in Iowa.” RMHC is a public charity funded through donations from individuals, business donors, fundraisers and churches. The most common donation is pop tabs. “The other thing we do to support Ronald McDonald is collect pop tabs and that is what we are encouraging juniors to do at this year’s national junior show,” Greiman said. “The charity will utilize the money to make their homes where families with
children facing cancer treatment stay seem more like home, and provide a better experience for the families while they’re there. We’re excited to be collecting pop tabs because it’s an easy way for the juniors to support the Ronald McDonald houses. We’re expecting to have a nice, big pile of pop tabs during opening ceremony.” Juniors, state associations and individuals looking to donate to RMHC should bring their pop tabs to the show office at the NJAS in Des Moines, Iowa. For additional information contact Caitlyn Brandt at cbrandt@angus.org. Additional donations can be made online at www.rmhc.org. – Written by Morgan Marley, communications intern
continued from page 4 their side. The logic is that calves can be hauled to the feed easier than the cows, so keep the good cows on pasture and move the calves to a more plentiful and reasonable feed source. One point of caution: Although the early weaned calves perform very well postweaning, lightweight calves still do not bring enough dollars to offset the production costs associated with the cow. The center calves weighed just shy of 400 pounds in August. A 400-pound calf has tremendous potential to grow once feed is located and appropriate arrangements made. The question of selling the calf or retaining ownership needs to be asked. Retaining ownership is an established concept, but for many, a new concept. In fact, many producers are very uneasy with the additional risk of owning calves once the calves have left the control of the home operation. But still, fast-gaining calves with good genetics designed for premiums on the rail make exploring the concept worthwhile. More on that later. Let’s return to where we started. By weaning calves early, a producer can save more than 25 percent of available forage in a dry year. That is a great tool to have in the management plan and may very well need to be implemented this year. As with any drought management tool, do not wait until forage availability is critical for the herd. Implement drought plans sooner than later. More next time.
Industry News & Notes Angus Media Hires General Manager
Sara Reardon joins the American Angus Association’s multi-faceted media company.
Angus Media, the communications arm of the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Mo., welcomes a new general manager to its team of professionals. Missouri native Sara Reardon brings more than a decade of experience in livestock marketing, strategy and project management to her role on the industry-leading media firm. Her start date was May 15. The Angus Media general manager oversees production activity and work flow for the company’s vast suite of communications properties, including the Angus Journal®, Angus Beef Bulletin, as well as Special Services and Web Services projects. Reardon isn’t a new face to Angus Media. Early in her career, she spent six years as a coordinator on the team, assisting Angus breeders with marketing solutions and creative communications. In her position, she managed hundreds of Angus clients in a fast-paced environment and her work was recognized by the Livestock Publications Council Awards program. “We’re delighted to have Sara return to the American Angus Association,” says Allen Moczygemba, Association CEO. “Her organizational skills are outstanding, while she’s also an experienced marketer who will help elevate Angus Media to new levels of success. We’re fortunate to have Sara fulfill the role of general manager.” Most recently, she served as a senior digital marketing specialist for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., in Saint Joseph, Mo. For four years, she played a key role leading the U.S. cattle business and later the cross-species strategies with contributions to the overarching global digital strategy. These strategies helped establish a dynamic presence to boost brand loyalty and enhance audience experience. “As the quality leader in the beef business, Angus breeders stand apart from the rest,” Reardon says. “I’m honored to be part of the Angus Media team to help continue to provide unrivaled service and opportunity for the nation’s Angus breeders.” Reardon’s multimedia experience will serve her well in her new position. Angus Media is a comprehensive marketing communications firm that specializes in content targeted toward America’s quality beef producers.
Home to the trusted Angus Journal magazine and commercial cattlemen’s Angus Beef Bulletin, Angus Media provides award-winning editorial within the pages of its print publications. When The Angus Report launched on RFD-TV in 2011, the American Angus Association became the nation’s first beef breed organization to produce a weekly television program, and provide television advertising capabilities for its membership. Angus Media’s customer service team has more combined experience in livestock marketing than anyone else in the beef business. They understand goals and objectives for cattle producers, and believe in providing the best results possible. “Serving Angus breeders and preserving the tradition of agriculture and ranching is a top priority for our team,” Reardon says. “I look forward to contributing to the success of our Angus breeders and their commercial customers. Let us know how we can be of service.” For more information on how Angus Media can benefit your cattle marketing and promotion, visit www.angus.media.
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
Atlantic National Angus Show
Wogan Farm Chip 440 won bred-and-owned reserve bull calf champion at the 2017 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 26-27 in Timonium, Md. Emily Wogan, Hebron, Ohio, owns the winning bull. Photo by Megan Blankenship, on behalf of the American Angus Association.
Wogan Farm Lady 292 won bred-and-owned junior champion heifer at the 2017 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 26-27 in Timonium, Md. Emily Wogan, Hebron, Ohio, owns the winning heifer.
SSF Ellen BC 1236 won owned reserve early spring heifer calf champion at the 2017 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 26-27 in Timonium, Md. Marcus VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio, owns the winning heifer.
These Angus juniors were awarded Atlantic National Merit Scholarships at the 2017 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 2627 in Timonium, Md. Pictured from left are Deanna Hofing and daughter Zayda Hofing, presenting; Alysha Sweitzer, Wellsville, Pa.; Claudia Hissong, Greencastle, Pa.; Connor Orrock, Woodford, Va.; Daniel McFarland, Keithville, La.; Cheyenne Jones, Campbellsville, Ky.; Catie Hope, Berryville, Va.; Keegan Cassady, Normal, Ill.; Brody Fitzgerald, West Grove, Pa.; Morgan Silacci, Amity, Ore.; Hunter Wimmer, Bedford, Va.; Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio, who also won the Greg Krueger Scholarship; Alan Miller, presenting; and Paul Hill, presenting.
Jim, Sharon, Christina, & Caroline Winter 5839 Ashville-Fairfield Road Ashville, Ohio 43103 (740) 983-2755 jswinter1@frontier.com Paul and Lynn Hill, Bidwell, Ohio, received an appreciation award for their show contribution at the 2017 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, May 28 in Timonium, Md. Pictured from left are Paul and Lynn Hill, and Harry Bachman, show manager.
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Ellie Kidwell, Walhonding, Ohio, right, received her Bronze Award at the 2017 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show & American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 9-10 in Louisville, Ky. The Bronze Award is the first level of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the award and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the award. Alex Tolbert, American Angus Association regional manager is presenting the
SCC Tradition of 24 won supreme champion and grand champion bull at the 2017 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, June 11 in Louisville, Ky. Cade Stertzbach, Louisville, Ohio; Massie Creek Cattle, Cedarville, Ohio; and David Smith, Boulder, Colo., own the May 2015 son of Wright SCC Bootlegger 0522. He first claimed senior champion. Paul Hill, Bidwell, Ohio, evaluated the 266 entries. Photo by Megan Blankenship, on behalf of the American Angus Association.
Wogan Farm Chip 440 won reserve junior bull calf champion at the 2017 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, June 11 in Louisville, Ky. Emily Wogan, Hebron, Ohio, owns the winning bull.
Paul and Lynn Hill, Bidwell, Ohio, won Pioneer Breeder at the 2017 AllAmerican Angus Breeders’ Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, June 11 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Keegan Cassady, Miss American Angus; Lynn and Paul Hill, recipients; and Ernest Bingman, show manager.
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Ohio Angus Calender of Events
National Junior Angus Show, Des Moines, IA Black Swamp Angus District Show, Tiffin, OH Ohio State Fair Angus Shows, Columbus, OH LEAD Conference, Raleigh, N.C. Ohio Angus Field Day, Seaman, OH West Central Angus District Show, Lima, OH
Ohio Angus Association Dan Wells, Secretary/Fieldman 12620 Westfall Rd. Frankfort, OH 45628
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Entry Deadline Best of Both Worlds Sale Ohio Farm Science Review, London, OH Maplecrest Farms Production Sale, Hillsboro, OH Cattleman’s Choice Angus Sale, Newark, OH
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July 26 - Aug. 6 2017 Ohio State Fair Angus Show Schedules:
Tuesday, July 26, 2017 By 10:00 a.m. Arrival & Stalling Wednesday, July 27, 2017 8:30 a.m. Open Show Thursday, July 28, 2017 8:00 a.m. Showmanship (all breeds) 11;00 a.m. Junior Show TBA Release Time For More Information go to: www.ohiostatefair.com
Junior Show General Info & Rules: http://www.ohiostatefair.com/osf/downloadbooks/livestock/2017/jr_beef.pdf Open Show General Info & Rules: http://www.ohiostatefair.com/osf/downloadbooks/livestock/2017/open_beef.pdf