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CARLEE CLARK ~

Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female, ’19 NJMAS Bred by Moore and sold by Us!

CHANCEE CLARK ~ Reserve Grand Champion MaineAngus

Female, ’19 NJMAS. Bred by Moore and sold by Us!

WHITNEY WALKER ~ Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female, ’19 NJMAS. Sired by BOE Epic. Bred by Dupree and sold by Us!

SARA SULLIVAN ~

Third Overall Maine-Anjou Female, ’19 NJMAS. Sired by BOE Epic.

Bred by Webster & Holtcamp and sold

by Us!

PAYTON FARMER ~

Maine-Anjou Division Champion Female, ’19 NJMAS. Sired by BOE Epic Bred by Morton and sold by Us!

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Champion Female, ’19 NJMAS. Sired by BOE Epic.

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VOICE

2019 AMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGION 1 Troy Jones P.O. Box 35, Harrod, OH 45850 M: (419) 230-8675 jonesshowcattle@hotmail.com

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Landon Nagel - President 41008 312th St., Springfield, SD 57062 M: (605) 464-1197 nagelclubcalf@hotmail.com

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Commercial Connection

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Junior National Results

Hardy O’Hara - Director At-Large P.O. Box 991, Fort Benton, MT 59442 H: (406) 734-5252 M: (406) 899-6900 hardy@oharalandandcattle.com REGION 3 Jirl Buck - 2nd Vice President 18478 Cattle Dr., Madill, OK 73446 M: (580) 795-4865 jirl@buckcattle.com Danny Dupree - Secretary/Treasurer P.O. Box 1192, Clinton, OK 73601 M: (580) 445-7595 ddupree@bar-s.com Brian Fox - 1st Vice President 3574 County Road 22, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 M: (970) 313-7224 Brian.m.fox@hotmail.com Leon Matlock 25118 C.R. 1380, Anadarko, OK 73005 M: (405) 222-7979 lmatlock@wichitaonline.net AT-LARGE Mark Beauprez 11780 Mimosa Rd., Byers, CO 80103 M: (303) 822-9260 markb@netecin.net Wyatt DeJong 16600 W. Burmood Rd., Wood River, NE 68883 M: (605) 842-5683 Dejongranch.wyatt@gmail.com Jim Opperman 10493 290th St.. Manning, IA 51455-8604 M: (712) 210-6013 Opperman@mmctsu.com

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2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa Double Down on Fun. Photo taken by Focus Marketing Group Headquarters, Blake Nelson Commercial Connection, Josh Cribbs Leadership & the Loudon’s by Stephanie Sindel 2019 Junior National Coverage Announcements 2019 Board of Director Nominee Profiles 2019 Maine-Helper, Merle & Merna Schrage by Stephanie Sindel

Maine-Anjou Voice

LINDSEY BROEK, EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 204 Marshall Rd., Platte City, MO 64079 - Lindsey@amaapc.com, (816) 858-9954

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H.W. McElroy Ranch the

Real

sired by Angus or Charolais bulls

All calves were born at the beginning of 2019 from brangus-cross cows and raised on the same ranch.

On June 1st, calves were weighed: Fullblood Maine-Anjou Calves: 483lbs Angus/Charolais Calves: 364lbs 96% of Fullblood Maine-Anjou calves were either black or red in color.

Maine’s

Fullblood Maine-Anjou genetics are hard to beat.

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3RD OVERALL HIGH MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SARA SULLIVAN, IOWA

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HIGH MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE WHITNEY WALKER, ARKANSAS

DIVISION CHAMPION

PAYTON FARMER, INDIANA

DIVISION CHAMPION

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MAINE-ANJOU Headquarters

M. BLAKE NELSON AMAA Executive Vice President

Greetings, As I key this article I can’t believe we’re half-way through the summer. The National Junior Heifer Show (NJHS) was a tremendous event due to the hard work of the Iowa Maine-Anjou Association, Lindsey Broek and her team. The show provided a great experience for the many junior members and their families that attended. The 505 juniors representing 28 states exhibited over 440 head of Maine-Anjou cattle the end of June in Des Moines, Iowa. This event is one of the major highlights for the American MaineAnjou Association (AMAA) each year by supplying an educational opportunity for our future leaders and showcasing some of the best cattle that Maine-Anjou has to offer.

After leaving this event I feel both motivated and very blessed by the members that have and are investing in our breed, thank you!

There are also many other opportunities to be involved in AMAA activities. This fall our National show will be held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE), Louisville, Ky., and we will be celebrating our 50 year anniversary. We will host the AMAA National Membership Meeting and cattle show.

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The AMAA Board of Directors will have two retiring directors. There are many directors’ seats up for election, so please cast your ballot this fall. If you have interest or questions please contact me or any of the current AMAA Board of Directors and we will be glad to help you.

Some other activities that it is time to start planning for are the Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale in Denver, Colo. The Bright Lights Sale has historically featured some of the very best herdsire prospects and females that our breeders have to offer. This sale is held in conjunction with The National Western Stock Show in the Yards. This is an excellent opportunity to market your program at the Super Bowl of livestock shows. The nomination forms will be available in the coming months and if you have any questions please contact us.

Our new genetic evaluation will be finished very soon and uploaded into Digital Beef. We are very excited about this EPD run, which will include genetically enhanced data and updated carcass projections. Please recognize there may be some changes on your animals EPDs, the percentile ranking should be very close

to before even if the numerical change is substantial. Take a look and if you have any questions or concerns please contact us at your convenience. The implementation of this technology will improve the accuracy of your animal’s genetic value and will be a great leap forward for our breed.

I would like to wrap up by thanking all the sponsors, volunteers, families and our staff that played a part in the Maine-Anjou NJHS, great job!! A special thank you to Karen Loudon and the Iowa crew, they were a tremendous host in Des Moines. We truly have some of the most dedicated, selfless people in the cattle business that support Maine-Anjou and its members. I wish the best of luck to you and your families at your respective county and state fair shows.

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MAINE-ANJOU Commercial Connection

JOSHUA CRIBBS AMAA Director of Commercial Development

As we look toward the fall, we are energized as we begin to focus efforts towards research and assessment of MaineAnjou cattle in a true third party study. This fall we will secure between 250 to 280 head of Maine-sired cattle for a feeding trial that will be performed by Dr. Zachary Smith at South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. Although the details of the study itself have yet to be released, we know that we will receive invaluable data that will help us to begin putting together some serious facts behind our breed and the cattle’s ability to perform in a feedlot scenario.

Academic and peer reviewed research is one of the most accurate and fairest assessments of livestock’s ability to perform.

Although research trials in this setting can be extremely structured as to elicit a specific or desired response, the data that comes from these types of research is extremely reliable and accurate. When it comes to breed influence and its impact on research, the numbers are staggering of how many research trails have been performed with AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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a specific breed of cattle procured for an intended research project. In total, just over 19,000 articles within the Journal of Animal Science cite a specific breed of cattle within the research study. Those numbers come from research directed towards a specific breed, as well as research that the breed influence is another piece of variable within the larger study. As always, data compiled from a peer reviewed journal article is analyzed through a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and is able to identify true differences within the data. By running the results through SAS, it allows predictions to be made of the impact those differences would have long term.

With this being the first, of many, research studies we are performing – we look forward to the years ahead where this information plays a vital role in our breed, as well as continuation of a great partnership with South Dakota State University and Dr. Zachary Smith. With this study, the hope is to not only supply cattle to Dr. Smith that he can effectively run his different studies

on, but also that we as an Association can begin to put a face on the Maine-Anjou breed from a commercial feeding study. We strive to help solidify and start to build a commercial clientele that will not only want to use our genetics but put faith and trust in them from a long term breeding agenda.

We look forward to being able to promote Feed to Gain, Average Daily Gain, Dry Matter Intake, as well as actual carcass data. As we look toward a more documented breed and lending more validity to the EPDs, it’s our hope as an Association that we make the cattle not only more reliable but also more predictable for those wanting to incorporate them into their operation – both on the seedstock level and in the commercial sector.

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MAINE WHAT IS MAINE ANGUS?

The Maine-Angus program is a initiative created by the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) to showcase the complementation of Maine-Anjou genetics when crossed with Angus or Red Angus cattle. This program will reveal Maine-Anjou cattle’s ability to enhance feed efficiency and red meat yield when placed on British based genetics. This program should provide seedstock that will increase production and carcass yield through heterosis.

The name Maine Angus is both strong and informative by stating exactly what breeds are present in said animal.

The standard is both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA) or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will provide validated lineage and genetic information along with valuable EPDs. Through a partnership with the AAA our EPDs will be updated with the latest genetic evaluation by the AAA which will provide the breeders and customers the best genetic prediction available. This program is focused on producing quality registered offspring that will aid in the incorporation of Maine-Anjou genetics into the mainstream of the USA beef sector.

PROGRAM STANDARDS

• Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics: • The animal will have between 3/8 Maine-Anjou to 5/8 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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Maine- Anjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood.

• The standard is both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA) or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will provide validated lineage.

• Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds.

• A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test.

• A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test.

MAINE ANGUS COLOR STANDARDS

• All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail.

• Starting Jan. 1, 2019 all animals that have qualified and registered as Maine Angus prior to Jan. 1, 2019 will retain their Maine Angus papers but will not be able to exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division, however, these animals are eligible to show as MaineTainers.

ANGUS

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LEADERSHIP

& THE LOUDON’S

by Stephanie Sindel

As you scroll through social media, there is meme after meme touting leadership and what it means to be a good leader. If you want the real-life version, take a look at the Loudon family. Always exemplifying that actions speak louder than words, Tim, Karen and Tyler (T-Bone) Loudon from Creston, Iowa are prime examples of leadership done right.

Tim and Karen aren’t new to the scene when it comes to youth livestock events.

Growing up, Tim was a ‘sheep kid’ from Creston. He competitively showed breeding sheep and market lambs all across the country. His family annually lambed out over 300 ewes, mostly comprised of Suffolk and Hampshire genetics. Karen, a Nebraska native, grew up with two older brothers and all three showed horses and cattle. Karen’s family encouraged participation in all types AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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of events and competitions. Their motto was ‘try it once’ and if you were good at it or liked it, stick with it, if not, find something new to try. One of Tim’s life goals was to be on the livestock judging team at Iowa State.

In 1988, he marked cards as a part of the National Champion Livestock Judging Team under the direction of Dr. Dave Duello. Karen attended the University of Nebraska for her undergraduate studies. Tim’s judging career has taken him all over the United States and Canada to countless local, state and national shows.

The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is where it all began for Tim and Karen. They both had cattle in Denver and their paths crossed during the show. Over 20 years later, they have Tyler and are still exhibiting at shows across the country. If you see the Loudon family at a show, you’re sure to meet

Jake, their 4-year-old, Miniature Australian Shepherd. The family of three and Jake has their work cut out for them running 75 head of momma cows encompassing the entire Maine-Anjou breed, including Fullbloods, Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer and Maine Angus cattle. They enjoy raising heifers and steers for other families to purchase and start their cattle operations. In the next two years the Loudons would like to grow their herd to 100 head. “I enjoy Maine cattle because I’m able to diversify and capitalize

on mating decisions,” Tim stated. “Utilizing larger breed’s EPDs and data for the MaineAnjou breed with the introduction of the Maine Angus program is a ‘no-brainer’. The concept of red hided Maine Angus cattle is something that is very intriguing to me.”

Volunteer work is a passion of the Loudons. Tim and Karen’s endless volunteering efforts are near and dear to their hearts. Tim’s early professional career led him to be the Junior Activities Director for a breed association and Karen has always had a soft spot for kids. “We only get one shot to lay the groundwork with kids to contribute to them being great humans who will make the world a better place,” said Tim. You’ll find them helping nearly every direction you turn at a show or event. In the words of Karen, “It makes me happy.” Karen’s challenge is to always get more people to donate their talents to causes that they believe in. “Everyone is busy,” she stated, “but investing our time and resources into other’s kids will hopefully inspire them to get more involved along the way.”

Both Tim and Karen echoed how incredible the people in the Maine-Anjou breed truly are and they see the value of youth programs. They’re mentors and have the best interest of the kids at heart.

They’re proud of the fact that they’re a part of the ‘Most Fun’ junior national breed show. Perception is a reality, and people want to go to where the fun is and be a part of something successful. Tim and Karen remarked how the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) embrace their juniors through leadership and their programming.

Pictured from Left: Hayden Fox, Tyler Loudon & Sara Sullivan

Karen Loudon being presented with a special gift from her Iowa Junior Maine-Anjou Association at this year’s banquet for all of her work over the years.

“Their sights are set on what will be good week. Cleaning, working, card playing, for the longevity of the breed - and those laughter... you name it and it’s probably are the kids who will give back tenfold in the taking place in the Iowa aisle. And we can’t future.” forget how many people Iowa always brings Never meeting a stranger, 15-year-old to the shows. Tim commented on how T-Bone, is starting to round out his show Karen’s genuine interest in getting to know career. He has taken a page out of his each and every kid’s name and details about parents’ book and spends his time helping them make her excel. “She’s a do-er” always other local “We’re all here to win. Not every kid that goes to the junior leading by junior national will go home with a banner. As their advisor, it’s my example and exhibitors job to seek out the unique talents of each kid and help them scooping up throughout additional succeed in their own light.” - Karen Loudon the industry. volunteers He is an officer for his FFA chapter and is a along the way. When Karen talks, everyone part of several youth leadership programs. listens. She sums it up to the fact that people The Loudon family’s community service want to be a part of a successful group, efforts don’t just start and stop at livestock never taking the credit. Karen praises the functions... they’ve trained Jake to be a state of Iowa, it’s juniors and their parents certified therapy dog and in their free time, for their talent and willingness to volunteer. they travel to hospitals and nursing homes If you’ve ever been to the American Junior with Jake. They truly have the God-given Maine-Anjou Association’s (AJMAA) National ability to make anyone’s day a little bit Junior Heifer Show (NJHS), you’ve witnessed brighter. the state of Iowa hustle when their advisor Karen takes a lot of pride in the Iowa asks for volunteers, help to complete a task juniors taking home the coveted State and contest participants. They’re excited to Sweepstakes title from the junior national. be involved with a successful organization.

Their aisle is hustle and bustle the entire AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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OWNED

CHAMPION

CMCC EVEN BETTER 7003 Champion Division 7 Sept. 26, 2017 ~ 488819 Sire: NMR Maternal Made Exhibited by Carlee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

GRAND

DUP FEATURE 801 ET

Champion Division 6 Feb. 19, 2018 ~ 492827 Sire: BOE Epic Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

MAINE-ANJOU Females JUDGE: Jarold Callahan, Oklahoma

MISS HIDDEN GEM 899F ET

Third Overall - Champion Division 3 May 15, 2018 ~ 500159 Sire: BOE Epic Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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BBR FAME 894F ET

Fourth Overall - Champion Division 4 March 15, 2018 ~ 492929 Sire: Daddy’s Money Exhibited by Chance Austin, Milton, Wis.

JBT DADDYS GIRL 10F

Fifth Overall - Res. Champion Division 6 Feb. 10, 2018 ~ 491980 Sire: Daddy’s Money Exhibited by Clint Main, Seymour, Ind.

CHAMPIONS Division & Reserve ECC KELSEY 900G

Champion Division 1 - Jan. 23, 2019 Sire: EBAD ECC Funny Money 681D • 500081 Exhibited by Adelyda Ebersole, Kellerton, Iowa

No Photo Available BKMT FAST MONEY 8008F ET

Champion Division 2 - Sept. 25, 2018 Sire: Daddy’s Money • 499390 Exhibited by Chloee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.

KKF GIA

Res. Champion Division 1 - March 20, 2019 Sire: BNWZ Data Bank 1311C ET • 500184 Exhibited by Masen Jolliff, Kenton, Ohio

No Photo Available DUP FEATURED STAR 8004F ET

Res. Champion Division 2 - Sept. 9, 2018 Sire: BOE Epic • 499858 Exhibited by Hunter Morton, Stratford, Okla.

DRIT FAITH

Res. Champion Division 3 - May 8, 2018 Sire: Daddy’s Money • 494405 Exhibited by Taylor Dorsey, Eaton, Colo.

No Photo Available BKMT FAIR & SQUARE 807F ET

Champion Division 4 - April 6, 2018 Sire: BOE Epic • 492770 Exhibited by Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Ind.

BSCT DADDY’S FAVORITE

Res. Champion Division 4 - April 10, 2018 Sire: Daddy’s Money • 494815 Exhibited by Rylee Rodgers, Searsboro, Iowa

NFLL MATERNAL 226F

Res. Champion Division 5 - March 20, 2018 Sire: NMR Maternal Made • 495106 Exhibited by Brenna Wilkins, Bennett, Iowa

No Photo Available DRCC MISS EMERALD GEM ET

Res. Champion Division 7 - June 29, 2017 Sire: Cowan’s Ali 4M • 484205 Exhibited by Larahmy Blakley, Oologah, Okla.

RDRC MISS 608D ET

Champion Division 8 - Feb. 8, 2016 Sire: Hall’s Legacy Plus 738G • 472396 Exhibited by Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, Okla.

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OWNED

CHAMPION

JACW MS BRANDY

Champion Division 5 March 15, 2018 ~ 494791 Sire: LLIN Exit Ramp Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

GRAND

HEIN MISS DAISY E820

Res. Champion Division 5 March 23, 2018 ~ 494377 Sire: GOET Driving 80 Exhibited by Rylee Short, Masonville, Iowa

MAINETAINER Females JUDGE: Dave Allen, Texas

CULL S/T SPICE GIRL 8204F ET

Third Overall - Champion Division 4 April 9, 2018 ~ 492415 Sire: EXAR Classen 1422B Exhibited by Bailey James Tomson, Westport, Ind. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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CMAC EMILY’S EMMIO ET

Fourth Overall - Res. Champion Division 4 April 23, 2018 ~ 495547 Sire: Colburn Primo Exhibited by Tyler Miller, Armington, Ill.

HAUGE FLO 002F

Fifth Overall - Champion Division 6 Jan. 20, 2018 ~ 494390 Sire: Daddy’s Money Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

CHAMPIONS Division & Reserve RBLT MISS SCARLETT JO 903G

Champion Division 1 - Feb. 22, 2019 Sire: NMR Maternal Made • 499926

MCCF GISELE ET

Exhibited by Braydon Reiboldt, W. College Corner, Ind.

Res. Champion Division 1 - March 10, 2019 Sire: Silveiras Style 9303 • 500177 Exhibited by Sophia Shobe, Branch, Mich.

JSUL AB’S CERVEZA 8371F

RJC MISS PICANTE 99F

PCC ANISTON 215F

LESLIE ET

CRLL MISS FIONA 8F ET

MACY ET

Champion Division 2 - Sept. 17, 2018 Sire: Colburn Primo • 499762 Exhibited by Abigail Burkhart, Dunlap, Iowa

Res. Champion Division 2 - Nov. 6, 2018 Sire: Classen Son • 499731 Exhibited by Berren Strope, O’Neill, Neb.

Champion Division 3 - May 10, 2018 Sire: JAYM MINN Hybrid 101D ET • 497906 Exhibited by Bret Pembrook, Fairview, Okla.

Res. Champion Division 3 - May 10, 2018 Sire: Plum Creek Paradox 161B • 498252 Exhibited by Abby Tlach, Prole, Iowa

GCC BLACKBIRD E417

Res. Champion Division 7 - Oct. 17, 2017 Sire: NMR Maternal Made • 490286 Exhibited by Turner Longacre, Kellyville, Okla.

Res. Champion Division 6 - Feb. 13, 2018 Sire: Irish Whiskey • 489741

Exhibited by Franchesca Devore, Promise City, Iowa

Champion Division 7 - Oct. 7, 2017 Sire: Plum Creek Paradox • 490034 Exhibited by Brenna Wilkins, Bennett, Iowa

MOF TORI

BEF MISS WHISKEY 30D ET

Champion Division 8 - May 5, 2017 Sire: ICS Dr. Oz 34W • 488795 Exhibited by Justin Mente, Adrian, Minn.

Res. Champion Division 8 - April 6, 2018 Sire: MINN Hard Whiskey 591Y • 476049 Exhibited by Lyle Tucker Jackson, Waukon, Iowa AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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OWNED

CHAMPION

MINN STYLES GREATEST 246E ET Champion Division 8 April 18, 2017 ~ 489774 Sire: Silveiras Style Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

GRAND

CMCC EVERYBODY’S DATE 7030 ET Champion Division 7 Oct. 20, 2017 ~ 488816 Sire: Colburn Primo Exhibited by Chancee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.

MAINE ANGUS Females JUDGE: Jarold Callahan, Oklahoma

K&A FRANKIE 873F ET

Third Overall - Champion Division 6 Feb. 22, 2018 ~ 491386 Sire: Silveiras Style Exhibited by Whitney Reever, Glidden, Iowa AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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FAMOUS FEFE

Fourth Overall - Champion Division 4 April 20, 2018 ~ 494693 Sire: JSUL SULL Slam Dunk Exhibited by Carlee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.

WSCC PRINCESS 67F ET

Fifth Overall - Champion Division 3 May 5, 2018 ~ 497579 Sire: BOE Garth Exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan.

CHAMPIONS Division & Reserve ACLM LUCKY LADY 26G

KKKG KLEMENTINE 905G - BRED & OWNED

SWEET PEA 18F

FABULOUS FAY ET

Champion Division 1 - March 4, 2019 Sire: Colburn Primo • 500085 Exhibited by Mardee Sadwosky, Eagleville, Mo.

BK FORMAL ATTIRE 8021F

Champion Division 2 - Sept. 20, 2018 Sire: BOE Epic • 499165 Exhibited by Devin Morton, Stratford, Okla.

Res. Champion Division 2 - Sept. 5, 2018 Sire: Silveiras El Captain 6510 • 499939 Exhibited by Rylee Short, Masonville, Iowa

Champion Division 1 - Jan. 9, 2019 Sire: PVF Insight 0129 • 499627 Exhibited by Kourtney Grimm, Audubon, Iowa

Res. Champion Division 3 - May 3, 2018 Sire: GOET I-80 • 495149 Exhibited by Hunter Perrier, Bartlesville, Okla.

No Photo Available UDE FRANCIS 68F

Res. Champion Division 4 - April 1, 2018 Sire: Silveiras Style 9303 • 492047 Exhibited by Jenna Tlach, Prole, Iowa

BSC FAYE 89F ET

Champion Division 5 - March 11, 2018 Sire: EXAR Blue Chip 1877B • 498291 Exhibited by Blake Wilkins, Bennett, Iowa

STRE MILLIE’S JEWEL 14F

Res. Champion Division 5 - March 26, 2018 Sire: Plum Creek Paradox 161B • 498286 Exhibited by McKenna Striegel, Moravia, Iowa

No Photo Available RKK MISS POISON 18FX

Res. Champion Division 6 - Feb. 24, 2018 Sire: Silveiras Style • 495133 Exhibited by McKlay Gensini, Hennepin, Ill.

OPPERMANS MS STYLE 802E - BRED & OWNED Res. Champion Division 7 - Nov. 7, 2017 Sire: Silveiras Style 9303 • 499684 Exhibited by Jodi Opperman, Manning, Iowa

ASTN RADIANT BEAUTY ET

Res. Champion Division 8 - Jan. 7, 2017 Sire: Silveiras Style • 485997 Exhibited by Abby Tlach, Prole, Iowa AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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BRED & OWNED

CHAMPION JOJO

Champion Division 6 Feb. 5, 2018 ~ 492639 Sire: KBSC Simplify 22C Exhibited by Ashtyn Danker, Avoca, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

GRAND

DRIT FAITH

Champion Division 3 May 8, 2018 ~ 494405 Sire: Daddy’s Money Exhibited by Taylor Dorsey, Eaton, Colo.

MAINE-ANJOU Females JUDGE: Dave Allen, Texas

HDLY MALAH 846F ET

Third Overall - Champion Division 2 Sept. 27, 2018 ~ 500008 Sire: GOET I-80 Exhibited by Hadley Dunklau, Wayne, Neb. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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LADD FAMILY OF BLUE 8010F ET

Fourth Overall - Res. Champion Division 2 Oct. 8, 2018 ~ 500449 Sire: BOE Garth Exhibited by Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.

KABG HEIDI

Fifth Overall - Res. Champion Division 3 May 14, 2018 ~ 492562 Sire: KBSC Family Money 35D Exhibited by Greyson Belcher, Blakesburg, Iowa

CHAMPIONS Division & Reserve ECC KELSEY 900G

CWTC LACEY

LADD FAMILY OF BLUE 8010F ET

DJ FASHION ET

PRV MS FALLING STAR 8095F

MISS MAINE AIM CLASSY LADY ET

MISS MAINE AIM SUGAR

MISS MAINE AIM ECHO ET

Champion Division 1 - Jan. 23, 2019 Sire: EBAD ECC Funny Money 681D • 500081 Exhibited by Adelyda Ebersole, Kellerton, Iowa

Res. Champion Division 2 - Oct. 8, 2018 Sire: BOE Garth • 500449 Exhibited by Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.

Champion Division 4 - April 17, 2018 Sire: GOET I Believe • 495266 Exhibited by Bailey DeJong, Kennebec, S.D.

Res. Champion Division 1 - Jan. 5, 2019 Sire: CSCK Double Shot 180B • 499781 Exhibited by Chris Tooms, New Concord, Ohio

Res. Champion Division 4 - April 3, 2018 Sire: All That Matters • 491445 Exhibited by Haley Ringkob, Lake City, S.D.

Champion Division 5 - March 2, 2018 Sire: BPF Classic 914U • 491437 Exhibited by Madison McCullough, Allerton, Iowa

Res. Champion Division 5 - March 19, 2018 Sire: TKP Mr Rusylvia Bennilli 6B • 491433 Exhibited by Drew McCullough, Allerton, Iowa

Champion Division 7 - Nov. 3, 2017 Sire: TKP Mr Rusylvia Bennilli 6B • 488573 Exhibited by Drew McCullough, Allerton, Iowa

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BRED & OWNED

CHAMPION

PDM BARBIE 801F

Champion Division 4 April 12, 2018 ~ 494193 Sire: MCDK LDSC Unleashed ET Exhibited by Paige Miller, Torrington, Wyo.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

GRAND

CURTINS MADISON 638F ET Res. Champion Division 4 April 1, 2018 ~ 499883 Sire: DUAL Threat 305A Exhibited by Brooklyn Curtin, Oxford, Iowa

MAINETAINER Females JUDGE: Jarold Callahan, Oklahoma

ELF ACMD HARPERS THREAT

Third Overall - Champion Division 7 Oct. 12, 2017 ~ 489689 Sire: DUAL Threat 305A Exhibited by Elizabeth Fleming, Coleman, Mich.

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KEJ SHELBY 861F

Fourth Overall - Champion Division 3 July 21, 2018 ~ 500107 Sire: Bailey’s I67 948Y Exhibited by Kassidy Bremer, Elmwood, Ill.

BSC FELICIA 92F

Fifth Overall - Champion Division 6 Feb. 12, 2018 ~ 491436 Sire: Plum Creek Paradox Exhibited by Kennedy Eskildsen, Northwood, Iowa

CHAMPIONS Division & Reserve RBLT MISS SCARLETT JO 903G

Champion Division 1 - Feb. 22, 2019 Sire: NMR Maternal Made • 499926

WYTT LUCY 845F

Champion Division 2 - Sept. 23, 2018 Sire: Dual Threat 305A • 500007 Exhibited by Wyatt Dunklau, Wayne, Neb.

DRCC MISS GYPSY

Exhibited by Braydon Reiboldt, W. College Corner, Ind.

Res. Champion Division 1 - April 15, 2019 Sire: DRCC Big Kat • 500168 Exhibited by Larahmy Blakley, Oologah, Okla.

KLD IZZY

K&A EVE 075F

TLAC MISS DORIS ANN 308F

ELF DSS LUCKYS LITTLE WORRY

Res. Champion Division 2 - Oct. 10, 2018 Sire: Yellow Jacket • 500118 Exhibited by Kutter Dorsey, Shallowater, Texas

Res. Champion Division 3 - May 20, 2018 Sire: Sandeen Upper Class 2386 • 499623 Exhibited by Avery McInvale, Lockney, Texas

No Photo Available GOET MISS JASMINE 2F ET

Champion Division 5 - March 20, 2018 Sire: GOET Getcha Some ET • 492646

Exhibited by Spencer Goettemoeller, Wincherster, Ind.

Res. Champion Division 5 - March 8, 2018 Sire: Silveiras Style • 497678 Exhibited by Jenna Tlach, Prole, Iowa

Res. Champion Division 6 - Feb. 16, 2018 Sire: HETN No Worries • 489427 Exhibited by Elizabeth Fleming, Coleman, Mich.

LFW BUBBLY EMERALD 034B

Champion Division 8 - March 17, 2014 Sire: Hennessy 20Z • 456971 Exhibited by Mary Irons, Northwood, Iowa AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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STEERS

CHAMPION

WSCC KLAINE ET

Class 6 Winner 885 Lbs. ~ 499773 Sire: BPF Mercedes Benz 131U Exhibited by Klane Sisco, Western Grove, Ark.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MDCC 1F

Class 6 Second Place 873 Lbs. ~ 500127 Sire: Exit 174 Exhibited by Cameron Luedtke, Midlothian, Texas

GRAND

CHAMPION KLY BOBBY 1G

Bred & Owned

Class 4 Winner 446 Lbs. ~ 500020 Sire: More Bourbon Street Exhibited by Morgan Kelly, Algona, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STAUDTS SHREK

Bred & Owned

Class 4 Second Place 386 Lbs. ~ 499786 Sire: BPF Middle Man 511A Exhibited by Olivia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa

PROSPECT STEERS JUDGE: Dave Allen, Texas AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

GRAND

GRAND

CHAMPION JAKE

Class 12 Winner 1,245 Lbs. ~ 495515 Sire: Pick of the Litter Exhibited by Houston Holdgraffer, Bryant, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SLICK RICKY 5F

Class 13 Winner 1,289 ~ 494730 Sire: Daddy’s Money 55Z Exhibited by Gracie Karst, Russell, Kan.

GRAND

CHAMPION DJ FESTUS

Bred & Owned

Class 11 Winner 1,190 ~ 495264 Sire: KOP Hi Ho Silver 15B Exhibited by Bailey DeJong, Kennebec, S.D.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

HLN LIGHTENING Bred & Owned

Class 10 Winner 1,075 Lbs. ~ 495773 Sire: Winchester Exhibited by Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, Okla.

PROGRESS STEERS JUDGE: Dave Allen, Texas

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BRED & OWNED BULLS

CHAMPION

KJF FRONTMAN 206F

Class 8B Winner May 2, 2018 ~ 499789 Sire: BPF Middle Man 511A Exhibited by Kendra Folkerts, Jasper, Minn.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

GRAND

KKKG Flatliner 904G

Class 7B Winner Jan 6, 2019 ~ 499626 Sire: BBBN X 483X Exhibited by Renee Grimm, Audubon, Iowa

MAINE-ANJOU Bulls JUDGE: Jarold Callahan, Oklahoma

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MAINETAINER Bulls JUDGE: Jarold Callahan, Oklahoma

GRAND

CHAMPION

MKL STETSON 89F ET

Class 18 Winner March 7, 2018 ~ 491094 Sire: Mr. HOC Broker Exhibited by Madison Kay Loschke, Ford, Kan.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Barker’s Mr. Highwayman

Class 16 Winner Jan. 6, 2019 ~ 499709 Sire: BBR Cain 530C Exhibited by Cassidy Barker, Kearney, Neb.

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FULLBLOOD

CHAMPION

FCF SEQUEL 7201E

Class 3 Winner Nov. 24, 2017 ~ 488946 Sire: FCF Red Hawk 141B Exhibited by Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

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GRAND

ECC CARMEN 895F

Class 1 Winner Nov. 13, 2018 ~ 500083 Sire: Stevens Mr Zeth 123Z Exhibited by Wyatt Ebersole, Kellerton, Iowa

FULLBLOOD Females JUDGE: Dave Allen

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MAINE ANGUS JUDGE: Jarold Callahan, Oklahoma

Bred & Owned GRAND

CHAMPION GOET SANDY

April 4, 2018 ~ 493661 Sire: GOET Driving 80 Exhibited by Spencer Goettemoeller, Winchester, Ind.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

MJC MISS CARDI B 1F

March 5, 2018 ~ 495033 Sire: EXAR Blue Chip 1877B Exhibited by Morgan Strief, Bernard, Iowa

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FULLBLOOD FEMALES Class 1 - Wyatt Ebersole, Iowa Class 2 - Ace McHatton, Oklahoma Class 3 - Tyler Loudon, Iowa BRED & OWNED PROSPECT STEERS Class 4 - Morgan Kelly, Iowa PROSPECT STEERS Class 4 - Morgan Kelly, Iowa Class 5 - Jace James, Oklahoma Class 6 - Klane Sisco, Arkansas BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU BULLS Class 7A - Emily Thorson, Minnesota Class 7B - Renee Grimm, Iowa Class 8A - Gloria Hansen, Minnesota Class 8B - Kendra Folkerts, Minnesota BRED & OWNED PROGRESS STEERS Class 9 - Hayden Fox, Iowa Class 10 - Justin Herlan, Oklahoma Class 11 - Bailey DeJong, South Dakota Class 12 - Cheyenne Brunker, Kansas Class 13 - Kaisson Jones, Illinois Class 14 - Wyatt Kelly, Iowa PROGRESS STEERS Class 9 - Cameron Luedtke, Texas Class 10 - Justin Herlan, Oklahoma Class 11 - Bailey DeJong, South Dakota Class 12 - Houston Holdgraffer, Iowa Class 13 - Gracie Karst, Kansas Class 14 - Wyatt Kelly, Iowa BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER BULLS Class 15 - Justin Mente, Minnesota Class 16 - Cassidy Barker, Missouri Class 17 - Justin Herlan, Oklahoma Class 18 - Madison Loshke, Kansas

BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES Class 19 - Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa Class 20 - Ladd Landgraf, Oklahoma Class 21 - Hadley Dunklau, Nebraska Class 22 - Taylor Dorsey, Colorado Class 23 - Bailey DeJong, South Dakota Class 24 - Madison McCullough, Iowa Class 25 - Ashtyn Danker, Iowa Class 26 - Drew McCullough, Iowa BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES Class 27 - Larahmy Blakley, Oklahoma Class 28 - Braydon Reiboldt, Indiana Class 29 - Abby Tlach, Iowa Class 30 - Wyatt Dunklau, Nebraska Class 31 - Kassidy Bremer, Illinois Class 32 - Avery McInvale, Texas Class 33 - Paige Miller, Wyoming Class 34 - Spencer Goettemoeller, Ind. Class 35 - Kennedy Eskildsen, Iowa Class 36 - Hadley Dunklau, Nebraska Class 37 - Elizabeth Fleming, Michigan Class 38 - Mary Irons, Iowa OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES Class 39 - Mardee Sadwosky, Missouri Class 40 - Kourtney Grimm, Iowa Class 41 - Devin Morton, Oklahoma Class 42 - Taylor Goering, Kansas Class 43 - Carlee Clark, Oklahoma Class 44 - Blake Wilkins, Iowa Class 45 - Whitney Reever, Iowa Class 46 - Chancee Clark, Oklahoma Class 47 - Sara Sullivan, Iowa OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES Class 48 - Sophia Shobe, Michigan Class 49 - Braydon Reiboldt, Indiana Class 50 - Berren Strope, Nebraska Class 51 - Kutter Dorsey, Texas Class 52 - Abigail Burkhart, Iowa Class 53 - Bret Pembrook, Oklahoma Class 54 - Bret Pembrook, Oklahoma

Class 55 - Kutter Prinz, Nebraska Class 56 - Landry Vargo, Texas Class 57 - Tyler Miller, Illinois Class 58 - Ryan Dolieslager, Iowa Class 59 - Paige Miller, Wyoming Class 60 - Bailey Tomson, Indiana Class 61 - Kylie Pickard, Michigan Class 62 - Rylee Short, Iowa Class 63 - Sara Sullivan, Iowa Class 64 - Hadley Dunklau, Nebraska Class 65 - Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma Class 66 - Elizabeth Fleming, Michigan Class 67 - Franchesca Bianka Devore, Iowa Class 68 - Sara Sullivan, Iowa Class 69 - Kelby Dee Ann Linn, Oklahoma Class 70 - Hailee Ashbrook, California Class 71 - Brenna Wilkins, Iowa Class 72 - Sheridan Fox, Iowa Class 73 - Justin Mente, Minnesota OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES Class 74 - Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa Class 75 - Samantha Schrag, South Dakota Class 76 - Lilly Stedem, Missouri Class 77 - Chloee Clark, Oklahoma Class 78 - Kutter Dorsey, Texas Class 79 - Sara Sullivan, Iowa Class 80 - Taylor Dorsey, Colorado Class 81 - Rhylee Rodgers, Iowa Class 82 - Payton Farmer, Indiana Class 83 - Chance Austin, Wisconsin Class 84 - Madison McCullough, Iowa Class 86 - Whitney Walker, Arkansas Class 87 - Drew McCullough, Iowa Class 88 - Carlee Clark, Oklahoma Class 89 - Larahmy Blakley, Oklahoma Class 90 - Justin Herlan, Oklahoma

CLASS WINNERS 2019 National Junior Heifer Show, Des Moines, Iowa

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IOWA - 2019 STATE SWEEPSTAKES WINNER

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ARKANSAS

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GEORGIA

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KANSAS

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MARYLAND

MICHIGAN

MINNESOTA

MISSOURI

MONTANA

NEBRASKA

OHIO

NEW MEXICO

OKLAHOMA

NORTH CAROLINA

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SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE HERDSMANSHIP WINNER

WEST VIRGINIA

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WISCONSIN

TEXAS

CONTEST Sweepstakes JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES 1st Place - Madison McCullough, Iowa 2nd Place - Drew McCullough, Iowa 3rd Place - Jaxon Carlson, Colorado 4th Place - Jaycie Perrier, Oklahoma 5th Place - Hollynn Rieck, Iowa

INTERMEDIATE SWEEPSTAKES 1st Place - Dexter Small, Kansas 2nd Place - Kendon McAlister, Arkansas 3rd Place - Tyler Loudon, Iowa 4th Place - Dalton Dicks, Kansas 5th Place - Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma

SENIOR SWEEPSTAKES 1st Place - Kylie Pickard, Nebraska 2nd Place - Malina Lindstrom, Nebraska 3rd Place - Madison Loschke, Kansas 4th Place - Justin Siefker, Ohio 5th Place - Renee Grimm, Iowa

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Schlarships 2019 AJMAA SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations to Kaleb Miller, Lacona, Iowa & Malina Lindstrom, Elm Creek, Neb.

2019 JOHN BODDICKER SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations to Cade Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa

2019 HERDSMAN SCHOLARSHIP 2019 ALL AROUND SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations to Ace McHatton, Oklahoma, Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa, Adison Niese, Ohio, Haley Ringkob, South Dakota & Kaleb Miller, Iowa

Congratulations to Madison Loschke, Kansas & Paige Miller, Wyoming (Not pictured)

Thank You

A sincere thank you to the Herdsman Group, John Boddicker & Alicia Rigdon for their continued support of our Youth. Their dedication is unmatched when it comes to providing opportunities for the dedicated members of the AJMAA.

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19-20

JUNIOR BOARD

From Left: Tejlor Strope, Nebraska, Madison Loschke, Kansas, Whitney Walker, Arkansas, Kaleb Miller, Iowa, Dalton Line, Illinois, Cade Austin, Wisconsin, Cade Van Vliet, Iowa, Blakelee Hayes, Oklahoma, Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa, Cameron Luedtke, Texas & Cassidy Barker, Missouri.

Royalty

2019 Royalty Queen Mattison Beattie, Nebraska Princesses Emma Yochum, Ohio & Jacie Wolfinger, Nebraska AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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CONTEST Junior PHOTO

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

SHOWMANSHIP AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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SPEECH

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

TEAM FITTING - 1ST

TEAM FITTING - 2ND

TEAM FITTING - 3RD

TEAM FITTING - 4TH

TEAM FITTING - 5TH

TEAM FITTING - 6TH

TEAM FITTING - 7TH

TEAM FITTING - 8TH

TEAM FITTING - 9TH

TEAM FITTING - 10TH AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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CONTEST Intermediate PHOTO

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

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SPEECH

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

TEAM FITTING - 1ST

TEAM FITTING - 2ND

TEAM FITTING - 3RD

TEAM FITTING - 4TH

TEAM FITTING - 5TH

TEAM FITTING - 6TH

TEAM FITTING - 7TH

TEAM FITTING - 8TH

TEAM FITTING - 9TH

TEAM FITTING - 10TH AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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CONTEST Senior PHOTO

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

SHOWMANSHIP AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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SPEECH

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

TEAM FITTING - 1ST

TEAM FITTING - 2ND

TEAM FITTING - 3RD

TEAM FITTING - 4TH

TEAM FITTING - 5TH

TEAM FITTING - 6TH

TEAM FITTING - 7TH

TEAM FITTING - 8TH

TEAM FITTING - 9TH

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CONTEST Junior PHOTO

JUDGING

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

1st Place - Jaycie Perrier, OK 2nd Place - Abby Wilkins, AR 3rd Place - Brayton Striegel, IA 4th Place - Hollynn Rieck, IA 5th Place - Emma Hall, NE 6th Place - Jaelin Wolfinger, NE 7th Place - John Haven Stalvey, GA 8th Place - Olivia Noonan, IA 9th Place - Rylee Short, IA 10th Place - Jaxon Carlson, CO

1st Place - Jaxon Carlson, CO 2nd Place - John Haven Stalvey, GA 3rd Place - Madison McCullough, NE 4th Place - Houston Holdgrafer, IA 5th Place - Parker Schwarz, KS 6th Place - Josie Wilkins, AR 7th Place - Henley Holdgrafer, IA 8th Place - Gus Ashley, AL 9th Place - Abby Wilkins, AR 10th Place - Addison Sopcheck, TX

SPEECH

1st Place - Josie Wilkins, AR 2nd Place - Jaelin Wolfinger, NE 3rd Place - Parker Schwarz, KS 4th Place - Madison McCullough, IA 5th Place - Emma Yochum, OH 6th Place - Parker Dicks, KS 7th Place - John Haven Stalvey, GA 8th Place - Autrey Stalvey, GA 9th Place - Sara Beth Dechious, IA 10th Place - Connor Yochum, OH AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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1st Place - Devyn Frazier, OK 2nd Place - Chloee Clark, OK 3rd Place - Delanie Irwin, IA 4th Place - Gus Ashley, AL 5th Place - Jaycie Perrier, OK 6th Place - Madison McCullough, IA 7th Place - Lane Rigdon, IA 8th Place - Simon Thoreson, IA 9th Place - Kylee Barker, IN 10th Place - Kaitlyn Lowes, IN

1st Place - Madison McCullough, Drew McCullough, Morgan Kelly & Wyatt Kelly, Iowa 2nd Place - Dakota Allen, Cheyenne Brunker, Parker Dicks & Jailyn Sonntag, Kansas

SHOWMANSHIP

1st Place - Parker Schwarz, KS 2nd Place - Abby Wilkins, AR 3rd Place - Kylee Barker, IN 4th Place - Chloee Clark, OK 5th Place - Rylee Short, IA 6th Place - Abree Belcher, IA 7th Place - Josie Wilkins, AR 8th Place - Kaitlyn Lowes, IN 9th Place - Jaxon Carlson, CO 10th Place - Kennedy Lockhart, OK

TEAM FITTING

1st Place - Abree Belcher, Macy Schroeder, Hollynn Rieck, Iowa 2nd Place - Madison McCullough, Drew McCullough, Sloan Curtin, Iowa 3rd Place - Jaxon Carlson, Ryen Carlson, Landre Grieman, Colorado 4th Place - Kennedy Lockhart, Brynna Herndon, Jaycie Perrier, Oklahoma 5th Place - Kiera Bremer, Illinois, Perry Lehman & Rylee Short, Iowa 6th Place - Parker Shwarz, Cheyenne Brunker & Dakota Allen, Kansas 7th Place - Barrett Howe, Texas, Parker Dicks, Kansas & Cooper Nosbush, Iowa 8th Place - Rylee Folkerts, Minnesota, Paisley Nelson, MO & Bret Pembrook, OK 9th Place - Masen Joliff, Ohio, Sophia Shobe, Michigan & Megan Brunke, Indiana 10th Place - Landree Warnock, Reid Barker, Kylee Barker, Indiana

RESULTS

PHOTO

1st Place - Thomas Welch, IA 2nd Place - Hayden Spochak, TX 3rd Place - McKenna Striegel, IA 4th Place - Dexter Small, KS 5th Place - Klayton Bremer, IA 6th Place - Chris Tooms, OH 7th Place - Blake Peterson, IN 8th Place - Bailey Tomson, IN 9th Place - Tayler Loudon, IA 10th Place - Kendon McAlister, AR

SALESMANSHIP

1st Place - Taylor Pinkerton, IN 2nd Place - Bailey Tomson, IN 3rd Place - Kendon McAlister, AR 4th Place - Abby Emberson, OK 5th Place - Jenna Tlach, IA 6th Place - T.R. Putz, IA 7th Place - Raymond Beneker, OH 8th Place - Abby Wood, KS 9th Place - Abby Scholz, NE 10th Place - Larahmy Blakley, OK

SPEECH

1st Place - Berren Strope, NE 2nd Place - Dalton Dicks, KS 3rd Place - Mattison Beattie, NE 4th Place - Tyler Loudon, IA 5th Place - Abby Tlach, IA 6th Place - Morayah Cupp, NE 7th Place - McKenna Striegel, IA 8th Place - Kaylee McInvale, TX 9th Place - Jacie Wolfinger, NE 10th Place - Spencer Walahoski, NE

Intermediate JUDGING

1st Place - Reece Thoreson, IA 2nd Place - Dexter Small, KS 3rd Place - Abby Stallbaumer, NE 4th Place - Cody Kline, IA 5th Place - Sheridan Fox, IA 6th Place - Abby Emberson, OK 7th Place - Brooke Hayden, IN 8th Place - Bailey Tomson, IN 9th Place - Raymond Beneker, OH 10th Place - Taylor Pinkerton, IN

QUIZ BOWL

1st Place - Kendon McAlister, Justin Calhoun, Arkansas, Dexter Small & Maddix Small, Kansas 2nd Place - Shea Whaley, Quinn Whaley, Iowa, Gloria Hansen & Kendra Folkerts, Minnesota

SHOWMANSHIP

1st Place - Brenna Wilkins, IA 2nd Place - Carlee Clark, OK 3rd Place - Sara Sullivan, IA 4th Place - Jenna Tlach, IA 5th Place - Sheridan Fox, IA 6th Place - Tyler Loudon, IA 7th Place - Chancee Clark, OK 8th Place - Jackie Sleichter, KS 9th Place - Greyson Belcher, IA 10th Place - Clint Main, IN

TEAM FITTING

1st Place - Chancee Clark, Carlee Clark & Chloee Clark, Oklahoma 2nd Place - Parker Lockhart, Hunter Perrier & Hunter Morton, Oklahoma 3rd Place - Sara Sullivan, Hayden Fox & Tyler Loudon, Iowa 4th Place - Jenna Tlach, Iowa, Jackie Sleichter, Kansas & Cade Austin, Wis. 5th Place - Carter Preston, Max Eaton & Logan Soddaris, Illinois 6th Place - Greyson Belcher, Brady Belcher & Carson Riek, Iowa.

7th Place - McKenna Striegel, Brayton Striegel, Addyson Lehman, Iowa 8th Place - Bode Drunkenmiller, T.R. Putz, Logan Schroeder, Iowa 9th Place - Kendon McAlister, Arkansas, Abby Wood & Dexter Small, Kansas 10th Place - Klayton Bremer, Regan McClure & Reece Thoreson, Iowa

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CONTEST

Senior

RESULTS CONTINUED...

PHOTO

JUDGING

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

1st Place - Anna Junck, IA 2nd Place - Ladd Landgraf, OK 3rd Place - Madison Loschke, KS 4th Place - Renee Grimm, IA 5th Place - Courtney Bockman, NE 6th Place - Justin Siefker, OH 7th Place - Taylor Dorsey, CO 8th Place - Ty Goss, OK 9th Place - Mikayla Denney, IA 10th Place - Kylie Pickard, MI

1st Place - Kylie Pickard, MI 2nd Place - Malina Lindstrom, NE 3rd Place - Courtney Bockman, NE 4th Place - Stephanie Shimer, FL 5th Place - Madison Loschke, KS 6th Place - Ashley Miller, IL 7th Place - Justin Siefker, OH 8th Place - Renee Grimm, IA

SPEECH

1st Place - Madison Loschke, KS 2nd Place - Malina Lindstorm, NE 3rd Place - Kylie Pickard, MI 4th Place - Justin Siefker, OH 5th Place - Stephanie Shimer, FL

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1st Place - Ashlyn Ruf, AL 2nd Place - Allison Davis, OH 3rd Place - Taylor Buffington, PA 4th Place - Sammi Schrag, SD 5th Place - Malina Lindstrom, NE 6th Place - Justin Ringkob, SD 7th Place - Brayden Freeman, IL 8th Place - Macy Collins, CO 9th Place - Paige Miller, WY 10th Place - Chas Rowlett, TN

1st Place -Kylie Pickard, Lacie Ullom, Michigan, Tatum Miller, Texas, Trace Hesler, Nebraska 2nd Place - Gavin Puckett, Logan Heffner, Zoey Shriner & Hannah Topmiller, Ohio

SHOWMANSHIP

1st Place - Kassidy Bremer, IL 2nd Place - Brooklyn Curtin, IA 3rd Place - Ladd Landgraf, OK 4th Place - Austin Breeding, TX 5th Place - Taylor Goering, KS 6th Place - Whitney Walker, AR 7th Place - Derek Humphrey, IL 8th Place - Ryan Dolieslager, IA 9th Place - Chas Rowlett, TN 10th Place - Taylor Buffington, PA

TEAM FITTING

1st Place - Cam Deckling & Addie Shafer, Ohio, Thomas Willis, West Virginia 2nd Place - Keaton Otto, Iowa, Kassidy Bremer, Illinois & Madison Ratliff, Kansas 3rd Place - Brooklyn Curtin & Blake Wilkins, Iowa & Jaxon Schrag, South Dakota 4th Place - Paige Miller, Wyoming, Derek Humphrey, Illinois & Austin Breeding, Texas 5th Place - Lucie Ullom, Elizabeth Fleming & Kylie Pickard, Ohio 6th Place - Dalton Kennedy, Ohio, Ladd Landgraf & Payton Sweeten, Oklahoma 7th Place - Trevor Mente, Justin Mente & Tucker DeGroot, Minnesota 8th Place - Brett Leer, Iowa, Nick Rhodes & Dalton Hoover, Missouri 9th Place - Berren Strope, Tejlor Strope & Malina Lindstrom, Nebraska 10th Place - Mallory Johnson, Indiana, Cole Whisman, Illinois & Justin Siefker, Ohio

Aces LITTLE Since it’s inception in 2017, the “Lindsey’s Little’s” or novice program has gained both popularity and recognition. Started as a program for the ‘younger generation’ this program was designed to get the littlest of littles involved. The junior national is a family affair and a highlight for many each summer. With that comes familes who travel with one young showmen and a brother or sister in tow. While there are many activities for exibitors to participate in, we wanted activities from those who are along for the ride. What started off as a simple coloring contest has morphed into an hour a day, four times a week activity along with a few specific contests being offered for our littles. Fearlessly lead by past AJMAA junior board member, Kaylee Miller, and her mom, Sheila, the Little’s program is the real deal. This year’s program was graciously sponsored by Sure Champ. With over 50+ youth in attendance each day, we as an association want to thank Sure Champ, Kaylee & Sheila Miller and of course our Littles. It is through legacy programs like these that the AJMAA will thrive in the year’s to come!

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1st Place - Brigham Nelson, Marley Massey, Kaelyn Counts, Missouri & Hannah Fox, Colorado 2nd Place - Keagan Steck, Minnesota, Wyatt Dunklau & Hadley Dunklau, Nebraska

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thank you "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller

TO THE families To all of the families that attend our show: we wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for you. THANK YOU for coming and spending your week with us!

We hope you had as much fun as we did!

TO THE HOST STATE We couldn’t and wouldn’t want to do it without you! The AJMAA is incredibly fortunate to have the involvement of state association like Iowa. We’re truely blessed and thankful for the continued support the state of Iowa has shown us for so many years. Each year I am so blown away by the generosity of the great state of Iowa, we’re thankful for you!

TO THE junior board To the junior board: what a group. The AJMAA is so fortunate to call these blue coats our future leaders. They work tirelessly all week with smiles on their face, paving the way for the next generation.

TO THE staff, interns and friends Teamwork makes the dream work!

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Thank you to the exhibitors, volunteers & families for making 2019 the best one yet!

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MAINE-ANJOU Announcements, News & Events

REGISTRATIONS: Please dispose of any old registration and self-billing worksheets. The AMAA will no longer offer a 10% online discount for registration work that is completed through Digital Beef.

The AMAA will assess a $5 fee for any registration work received by fax, e-mail or by mail. To avoid this fee, please log into your online Digital Beef account to complete all registration work. New forms are included in this issue and can also be downloaded from our main webpage under Digital Beef/ Registrations – Printable Forms. If you need assistance logging into your online account please contact us at maine@amaapc.com.

If work is faxed or e-mailed it is the responsibility of the breeder to give us a follow up phone call to make sure that the work is legible and to cover all fees.

BLOCK REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS: Want to save on registration costs?

Consider pre-paying for a block of registrations. The cost savings are as follows: • 15 head - 12% • 25 head - 15% • 50 head - 20% • 75 head - 25% • 100 head - 30% Blocks may only be used on animals under 13 months of age and may not be used on steers or foundation animals. Blocks will only be valid from January 1 - December 31 of each year. Any unused block registration numbers will expire. If you AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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are interested in learning more about block purchases, please contact us at 816-431-9950.

RUSH ORDERS: If you are selling an animal, we ask that you register and transfer the animal in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person.

Rushes will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $50 (covers eight head). No work will be released until payment is complete.

Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work that is received in our office and mailed by regular mail within one to two business days. We will do our best to complete rush work that is received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday – Friday). There is no same-day turnaround. If requiring a registration number only, it will still be considered a rush as we still have to process the work to obtain the number.

HELPFUL TIPS WHEN REGISTERING: To avoid delays in your registration work during our busy season follow the tips below.

Double check that all blanks and information are correct and complete before mailing or submitting online.

Things most commonly missed are: o Missing herd prefix and herd ID o Birthdates o Date of sale o Name of animal o Payment Make sure the person that is registering the animal owns the dam

with the exception of ET calves. If an ET calf, make sure the donor dam has been DNA, PHA & TH tested and that we have the results on file.

If you are checking on work please e-mail us at paige@amaapc.com.

When calling or e-mailing please have the name and breeder number of the person submitting the work.

When registering annual active dams for performance only animals please submit them online if you have the capabilities. This will help the registrar processing tremendously.

We appreciate you and your business and want to make sure that the registration process runs as smooth as possible. Thank you in advance for your extra time in making sure all work is correct, complete and received in a timely manner.

BULL CALF REGISTRATION: If registering a bull calf born after Jan. 1, 2014, it must be TH/PHA free by parentage or have testing completed prior to registering and on file with the AMAA. Carriers will no longer be registered, but may be entered as a foundation animal.

All progeny out of a Foundation carrier bull needs to be tested free of that defect prior to registration. If registrations are submitted before testing has been completed, the animal will not be registered.

Instead the animal will be given a performance number at a nonrefundable penalty charge of $10.

Once the animal has been tested the registration may be completed at the regular rate. Please plan accordingly

as testing can take up to three or four weeks.

FOUNDATION ANIMALS: Non-registered bulls and females must be entered as a foundation animal prior to MaineTainer progeny being registered. All current “P” (performance only) cattle will be grand-fathered into the program. If the sire is an AI sire and registered at another breed association, the pedigree and testing must be on file with the AMAA. The charge to add a sire pedigree will be a onetime charge of $40. If the AMAA finds that the pedigree has already been paid for by another breeder, the $40 charge will not be applied.

Dams registered at another breed association may also be added for a one-time charge of $25. See the new self-billing sheet for foundation fees.

ONLINE TRANSFERS: When transferring an animal on line make sure there is not a member number already created for the buyer. Creating more than one number for an individual creates registration problems later. If you find the buyer in the system at a different address please notify the buyer first to confirm the address and then notify the Maine office to update the account. It is always a good idea to always search for the buyer using the search tools before doing the work that way if they have a different address it is caught before entering the registration and transfer.

When creating a new profile for a buyer please make sure to never give

a junior a farm name. Please enter the junior’s name on the farm line and also as the contact.

DNA, TH AND PHA REQUIREMENTS: Prior to registering any ET calves, all donor dams (including commercial or non-registered dams) must have DNA, TH and PHA on file in our office. Also, all AI sires are required to have the same on file. Therefore, our office will hold any ET registrations submitted out of dams without testing on file as well as all registrations out of AI sires that do not have complete testing on file.

If the donor dam is deceased and not tested, we do require that the ET(s) have the tests done, in the absence of the donor’s records.

The DNA, TH and PHA testing can be done at GeneSeek. A submission form is found on our Web site, maine-anjou.org.

Maine-Anjou samples are put into testing at GeneSeek on Wednesdays, please plan accordingly when submitting. DNA results will be back in the AMAA office late the next week after the testing begins; TH and PHA results will be in our office two weeks later, usually on a Thursday.

We would like to start sending the test results by e-mail only, please make sure we have an up-to-date e-mail address for you, if applicable.

MAINE/ANGUS PAPERS: If you wish to obtain a Maine/ Angus registration select the MA/ Angus box when registering on line.

You will receive an error that AMAA staff must check the testing and percentage requirements so please make sure to validate your entry to save it so that that AMAA can check the entry. If you submit a registration on paper, please put Maine/Angus in the comment section of the application. If the animal does not qualify as a Maine/Angus it will be recoded as a regular Mainetainer.

A Maine/Angus paper will be blue in color, have Maine/Angus under the Maine Logo, and will have MaineTainer across the center of the paper. The animal can be shown as a MaineTainer or Maine Angus.

Requirements: *Off spring must be 3/8 - 5/8 to qualify. *Bulls and Heifers must be TH/ PHA free by parents or by test *Bulls must be NH, CA and AM free by parents or free by test. Angus pedigrees will not be assumed free of these defects.

Bulls must be clean of DS if out of a Red Angus. *Angus percentages will only be counted from actual registered Angus. Commercial Angus percentages will not be used in the Maine/Angus equation.

NEW MEMBERS: All new members must choose a program when submitting a new membership. The two programs that are offered are MAPP and Breeders Choice. More information on these two programs is available by visiting maine-anjou.org and

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clicking on “Member Services” “MAPP Agreement.” If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program.

OTHER AMAA UPDATES: Please make sure to update any change in address, phone numbers or e-mails with the AMAA by e-mailing us at maine@amaapc. com, or by logging into your online account. If you have a credit card on file and have received a new card, please make sure to call us to replace the new card on file. Credit cards are not automically saved when paying online.

MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE FOR SALE: Looking for cattle to purchase or consign? Do not forget to check out our consignment sale list located at the top of the Digital Beef Cattle search screen called “Maine-Anjou Cattle for Sale”. Active Breeders may use this tool at any time to consign animals as long as you have a login for Digital Beef.

REMINDERS: Anyone that is not authorized on an account will not be provided passwords or invoice information no matter the age or relation to the account holder. The account holder is the only one that can call or e-mail the AMAA directly to remove or add any person(s) to/from their account.

Any authorized person on the account can register, transfer, obtain or change passwords once they are on the account.

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years she worked at Esmond’s Shoes and the Preble County recorder’s office, and volunteered with many local organizations, including the National Trail FFA. She was actively involved with the American MaineAnjou Association and founded the Ohio Mid-Eastern Maine-Anjou Association. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Omicron Sigma sorority, and the Preble County Republican Women’s Club.

She loved horse racing, nature, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years Jim, daughter Jennifer, son-inOBITUARY law Jason Landreth, grandchildren JOYCE (RICKER) MCKEE AUGUST 26, 1940 - MAY 13, 2019 Samantha and Alex Landreth, sister Jane White, father-in-law Don McKee, numerous nieces, nephews, Joyce (Ricker) McKee, 78, of New and friends.

Paris, passed away May 13, 2019, after bravely battling cancer. Born in She was preceded in death by her Richmond, IN on August 26, 1940 parents Robert and Ruth Ricker, and to Robert and Ruth (Aydelotte) mother-in-law Margie (Uhl) McKee. Ricker, Joyce was a lifelong resident of Preble County. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1958 and attended Miami University. Over the

Michael Cramer Ada, Ohio 45810 979-251-1560 www.CramerCattle.com

email: mikesaclassic@yahoo.com

MAINE-ANJOU Junior Update

2019 AJMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - Dalton Line, Illinois Vice President - Kaleb Miller, Iowa Secretary/Treasurer Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa REGION 1 Whitney Walker, Arkansas Dalton Line, Illinois

DALTON LINE 2019 AJMAA PRESIDENT

What an exciting year it has been so far and now just finishing the 2019 National Junior Heifer Show (NJHS) in Des Moines, Iowa. People near and far came together to Double Down at the most exciting Junior National Heifer Show all summer. In Des Moines the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) and American MaineAnjou Association (AMAA) came together to host another successful show where we were able to provide an outstanding opportunity for the youth of this industry to expand their knowledge within the Maine-Anjou breed. Exhibitors were able to compete and learn in different events like photography, team fitting, livestock judging, quiz bowl, salesmanship, public speaking and showmanship. With these events we hope to expand the knowledge and wisdom of our youth to better the Maine-Anjou breed.

Coming up in September, the AJMAA board of directors will come together to have their annual fall leadership retreat. Here we will conduct our annual fall meeting where we will recap the junior national, discuss positive changes for the AJMAA and also enjoy team building activities to make our team even stronger.

There is more to come since the year is not even close to being over. Right around the corner we have the American Royal, Kansas City, Mo., and the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), Louisville, Ky., to look forward to. The America Royal is October 13th through the 27th. The Maine-Anjou junior and open shows will be held on Friday October 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Also our National Show this year is held in conjunction with the NAILE, November 14-21.

All exhibitors showing in the junior show may arrive between Thursday, November 14 at 12 p.m. - Friday, November 15, at 11 a.m.

The Maine-Anjou/MaineTainer junior show is Saturday, November 16 and the open show is Monday, November 18.

From the AJMAA and AMAA, we hope everyone is continuing to have an exciting year so far. We know traveling long distances from show to show is exhausting, but in the end the experiences and memories that the youth make are all worth it. We wish all to continue to have a nice and relaxing rest of their summer and cannot wait to see everyone at the first fall major in Kansas City.

REGION 2 Kaleb Miller, Iowa Tejlor Strope, Nebraska REGION 3 Cameron Luedtke, Texas Blakelee Hayes, Oklahoma AT-LARGE Madison Loschke, Kansas Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa Cade Van Vliet, Iowa Cade Austin, Wisonsin Cassidy Barker, Missouri

2019 ROYALTY QUEEN Mattison Beattie, Nebraska PRINCESS Emma Yochum, Ohio Jacie Wolfinger, Nebraska AMAA YOUTH COMMITTEE Jirl Buck, Oklahoma Brian Fox, Colorado Cliff Randall, Louisiana Andy Jones, Illinois

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MAINE-ANJOU Board of Director Profiles purebred Maine-Anjou cow/calf operation and raise primarily purebred Maine-Anjou calves for show and commercial breeding stock. They focus on raising replacement females, herd bulls, and a few steers. Bar R continues to grow the Fullblood portion of their operation and works to incorporate more of these genetics in their operation including the 2018 Junior National winning female.

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Alicia Rigdon, Georgia History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

Alicia was born on to a family farm in Iowa and moved to Missouri when she was young where they continued farming. She showed her first calf when she was 5 and has been hooked since. She purchased her first Maine-Anjou steer in 1990 and shortly after her family converted their whole herd to a purebred Maine-Anjou operation. Many of you will know Alicia from shows where she participated with her father, Larry Nielsen.

Alicia and her sisters were very active in state and national junior associations growing up and she is continuing that tradition with her own children today. Alicia has attended Junior National shows since 1996. Even while attending undergraduate classes at Missouri Southern State University and attending the University of Arkansas, School of Law Alicia continued to assist her father’s farm and began acquiring cattle for her own use. Alicia is an attorney and works as Corporate Counsel for a multinational communications company. Bar R Cattle Company has locations in both Iowa and Georgia. Bar R Cattle currently has a AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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What do you see as the strengths of the MaineAnjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

Milk, maternal instinct, docility, and longevity make Maine-Anjou cattle desirable within today’s beef industry. The fact that Maine-Anjou are a feed efficient breed that provides high cutability and marbling qualities make this breed ideal for today’s beef industry.

Maine bulls add dollars to commercial herds by providing vigorous calves that rapidly gain weight thereby providing profit for the producer. The breed has achieved top recognition in the showring, but has yet to gain the same acceptance with the commercial cattleman. My desire would be that the breed achieves the same acceptance with the commercial cattlemen as we have within the show world. This wide spread commercial acceptance has not quite come to the level I would like to see it. The 50K genotype project has been a necessary step towards this, but it cannot be the only action taken to increase available data.

We as a breed need to fully embrace the steps that could increase our market share of the commercial herd if we want to remain viable outside of the showring.

More participation in feed trials, providing individual breeder data when they maintain ownership of cattle through the feedlot and other available data will also assist in the compilation of information that can

be available to all breeders and used to break the barrier and obtain wide spread acceptance of this breed within commercial operations. Additionally, I believe we need to maintain a strong focus on our youth program. I am a product of that program.

It helped me to want to stay a part of this breed to have my own kids grow up and take part in these activities. Maintaining a strong focus on the youth will also ensure a strong future for the breed.

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national?

Currently we sponsor all the high and low percentage Maine-Anjou classes at our county fair. We have consistently supported the State and National association’s junior program monetarily as well as volunteering help as needed. Bar R Cattle has been a sponsor of the last five Junior shows and I personally sponsor the All Around Maine Scholarships. We have exhibited MaineAnjou cattle at IA, MO, NE, IL, IN, OH, OK and AR State Fairs. We also go to the World Beef Expo, American Royal, NAILE and National Western. While we rely on interaction with potential customers through showing at major shows we are becoming active in electronic media through our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts and the use of various social media sites.

We strive to keep a positive image of both our operation and Maine-Anjou in-general on these sites. The use of electronic media is the future of cattle promotion. Regardless if it is publishing statistics, informing about upcoming events or telling the public the results of shows, electronic publishing is becoming the number one method of information to most prospective cattle buyers.

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national?

Cramer is involved with International cattle at the Houston Livestock Show as well as hosts a website and Facebook page for interested buyers.

“I have been involved in raising MaineAnjou cattle since 1975. We started as a Family Farm in Ohio, Oakridge Farm, and have seen lots of changes in the breed and association, some good and some not. I would be honored to serve and help in any way that I can to keep the Maine-Anjou breed at the forefront of the beef Industry.”

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Michael Cramer, Ohio History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

Michael Cramer currently owns and operates Cramer Cattle. Cramer has exhibited Maine-Anjou cattle at the Fort Worth and Houston Livestock Shows. Cramer is a past owner of KT Ranch and has owned some of the Maine-Anjou breeds icons like Polleroid and ZTA Blake Ruby 224X along with others.

Cramer’s father, Jerry, served as a past American Maine-Anjou Association member.

What do you see as the strengths of the MaineAnjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

“By far the best steak you could ask for,” says Cramer. Additionally they Maine-Anjou breed offers strengths as far as soundness, depth, bone, milk and cattle that you like to look at. Most importantly they grade top cuts of meat as well as more pounds at weaning and fast growth.

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Brent Tolle, Kentucky History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

Brent Tolle was raised in Maysville, Ky., on mostly a registered Angus operation until his return from college when he started to incorporate Maine-Anjou genetics into the cowherd to raise club calves and sale cattle.

By acquiring key donors from the Bushy Park program and Nowatzke programs he was able to utilize coop herds and IVF to produce

the calves he sells now in to several sales across the country. Tolle also sells 25-30 select bred heifers each year in his sale in Ohio (The Holiday Classic). Tolle has been blessed greatly in the Maine-Anjou bull area with herd sires that have included Daddy’s Money, Data Bank and part owner of MVP, the most recent triple crown winner.

What do you see as the strengths of the MaineAnjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

Maine-Anjou cattle have several strengths, not only from a commercial producer standpoint, but in terms of added pounds of calf at weaning in a crossbreeding program by not increasing birthweight but also through superior beef quality with extra muscle not to mention maternal milking ability when crossed with Angus is superior for a commercial operation.

Maine-Anjou cattle have the unique ability to add muscle and conformation without adding birthweight as most believe. I truly believe with the addition of Main Angus to the registry this breed with explode due to how good the cattle are for the commercial sector of our business and the bull and replacement heifer markets.

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national?

Currently Tolle Show Cattle consigns cattle to several sales and beef expos around the country as well as have a bred heifer sale in Ohio during December. I try to attend as many breeder sales as possible acting as a consultant to anybody that would like information on the cattle.

I look forward to helping this breed move forward and take market share having a superior animal and product to sale.

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Eric Walker, Arkansas History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

Eric Walker and his wife, Linsay, and their children, Mason, Whitney, and Catelyn, reside in Prairie Grove, Ark., where they own and operate Willows Springs Cattle Company.

Walker uses IVF, embryo transfer and AI to produce elite Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer and Maine Angus progeny. Eric got his start in the Maine-Anjou breed with a show steer project in 1983. Eric showed market steers as a young man and found that if that steer did not have Maine-Anjou bloodlines running through him, he did not stand a chance. After seeing the impacts of the Maine-Anjou cattle in his show steers, Walker decided there was a need to introduce the Maine-Anjou cattle into their commercial operation. The Walker’s made a trip to Pella, Iowa to the Flying Dutchman to purchase some Midas sons.

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the situations, they noticed that their cow herd was Maine-influenced was aging and slowly being replaced with straight Angus cows. Walker recognized the value of the Maine-Anjou bloodlines being infused into their commercial herd. It was then that Walker a trip to Mitchell, S.D., to purchase four bulls from Fred DeRouchey, to begin the introduction of the Maine-Anjou breed back into their herd. From that point they make sure to keep a close eye on their matings to make sure they’re utilizing the value of the Maine-Anjou cattle. We have seen the growth and vigor return to our commercial herds.

Most people in the Maine-Anjou world probably know me better as Mason or Whitney’s dad. I have had a blast traveling the country showing cattle with my children just as my parents did over 30 years ago with me. We have been building our donor herd based off of some of the elite show heifers my children have been showing and continue to market their offspring in our sale in early October.

What do you see as the strengths of the Maine-Anjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

As I spoke of above, we are living proof of the need of the Maine-Anjou breed being utilized in all commercial herds across America. We have seen increased weaning and yearling weights with great feed conversions. In the past we did have some birthweight issues, but now we would put our Maine cattle up against any breed! How many breeds this size can have such a broad influence from the showring to the slaughter house. I feel through more education of the commercial man, we can be one of the most sought after breeds to add the needed vigor and carcass improvement of the commercial man.

I do feel the men that have came before us have done a fine job, however my personal

desire is to continue to fight for more market share in the commercial world. Even though I am trying to raise elite show heifers and bulls, not all offspring will make it to the ring.

We need to be paid for the quality of cattle we are all raising and I feel without utilizing more of the commercial market we are selling ourselves short.

We have finally been making some break through in our local market with our Maine-Anjou bulls. We have always set the scale at market when our cattle go and finally some of the other cattlemen around have been inquiring and purchasing bulls or replacement heifers and reaping the benefits. Now more and more people from our area are asking about this Maine-Anjou breed. We also have a goal to get the junior association back to a strong and vibrant group.

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Cory Thomsen, South Dakota History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

Cory Thomsen was born in raised in Wayne County Nebraska. Thomsen grew up exhibiting livestock, livestock judging

and was an active member in 4-H. Thomsen attended Northeast Community College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he earned a degree in Animal Science. Over the last several years Thomsen has had the opportunity to work for some of the top Maine-Anjou programs across the United States. In 1997 at the National Western Stock Show is when Thomsen became fascinated with the Maine-Anjou breed. During that time Thomsen helped Fred DeRouchey in the “Yards” and it was then that he saw the endless possibility that Maine-Anjou had to offer. Thomsen points out that really MaineAnjou are the best of both worlds, showring dominance and commercial acceptability.

What do you see as the strengths of the MaineAnjou breed, and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

Thomsen feels Maine-Anjou genetics can offer the commercial producer an increase in lean gains, ribeye area and a decrease in yield grade discounts. Maine-Anjou cattle can inject muscle in one generation and that is a true testament to how much power Maine genetics have. This combined with their look and presence make them valuable to the showring as well! Thomsen points out that data collection is the future of the breed.

With the help of Josh Cribbs, the MaineAnjou breed has put together the ground work for great things to come. He believes that it will be crucial to breed success to participate in more feed trials, bull tests and other data gathering avenues, so we can prove how profit generating the Maine-Anjou breed is and can be. Thomsen looks forward to a bright future in the Maine-Anjou breed and working with the great people within it.

opportunity. “ What do you see as the strengths of the MaineAnjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

The genetic difference within the MaineAnjou breed is a major strength. There is a very diverse set of genetics within the breed.

This diverse set of genetics offers the Maine breed the ability to create cattle that work for any type of cattleman. We are a breed that is agile in our ability to prove ourselves in the showring as well as stand out in the sale ring.

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Cali O’Hara, Montana History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

Cali became involved in the Maine-Anjou breed 16 years ago. Her in-laws have been raising Maine-Anjou cattle since the 1970's.

Since joining the farm, she has cultivated a passion for raising and showing MaineAnjou cattle.

The O’Hara family has focused on creating high quality MaineTainer cattle using the vast Montana registered Angus genetics as their base. They currently run a herd of roughly 25% registered black Angus cows, 60% MaineTainer cows and 15% Maine-Anjou cows. They breed all of their cowherd with the commercial bull customer in mind. Most of their calves are 3/8 to 5/8 MaineTainer and that they believe is what the commercial bull customers are looking for.

Cali believes that the future is bright in the Maine-Anjou breed. “I feel that the commercial bull market is where the MaineAnjou breed has the biggest opportunity for growth and feel that with the use of genomics, performance testing and kill data that the breed can take advantage of this

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national?

We currently participate in a annual multibreed bull sale in North Central Montana in early April. We started participating in this sale to get our cattle out in front of potential buyers that would have not otherwise seen Maine-Anjou as an option for their commercial herd. We have seen an increased interest in our cattle since starting this joint venture.

My husband and I have three kids that are currently involved in showing Maines at the local, state, and national level. I have truly enjoyed watching my kids in the junior program, this has provided them with some amazing opportunities and we have made some life long friendships.

I feel it is vital to support the youth programs as they are the future of MaineAnjou.

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MAINE-ANJOU Board of Director Profiles cattle. We need to continue to promote and make the commercial producers aware of the value Maine-Anjou genetics can add to their programs.”

“I feel it is important we continue to support and educate our juniors and other members to continue to move forward. “We as breeders are all on the same team, we need to all work together and support one another to expand growth and get more people involved.”

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Jirl Buck, Oklahoma History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

Jirl, Brenda and Bailey Buck own and operate Buck Cattle Co., in Madill, Okla. The Buck family has been in the Maine-Anjou business for 25+ years, the cattle business is how they make their living. Jirl was raised on a ranch and exhibited cattle while in 4-H and FFA. Jirl is a graduate of Murray State College and Oklahoma State University.

Currently Buck Cattle runs 200 head of Maine-Anjou cows and raises 120 head of embryo calves annually. He sells 120 bulls and 150 females annually. Cattle are marketed in their annual spring and fall sales, monthly online auctions and available through private treaty.

What do you see as the strengths of the MaineAnjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

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What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national?

We support and are directly involved with our state and national association. He and wife, Brenda, have served as state youth advisors. “It has been our pleasure to work with youth and guide them to be successful with their Maine-Anjou cattle,” says Buck.

“Our association must continue to stay on the cutting edge of technology,” say Buck.

He feels it is important that we as breeders continue to collect and record data to improve the value and accuracy of our EPDs. “This breed combines great cattle and great people. It’s simple, we need to continue to get more folks involved to become stronger and achieve our goals,” says Buck.

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Wyatt DeJong, Nebraska History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed.

DeJong Ranch first used Maine-Anjou sires back in 1971 and quickly saw both the value and challenges of the breed as full bloods. In the spring of 1972, my grandfather, his brother, and my dad saw that with the added power, it also brought major concerns of birth weights and calving ease. Yet, even in that first and only set of Berlin calves, came the 1973 International Champion Pen of 3 steers in Chicago and the Reserve Champion Steer, which we believe is the first ever Maine-Anjou sired steer to win at a major show in the US. In 1972, DeJong Ranch made the decision to continue finding the value of the Maine-Anjou breed while selecting genetics that proved to be balanced and remains committed to the breed to this day.

My older sisters and I all grew up raising and showing Maine-Anjou cattle. All of us kids were active in the breed in shows and especially in the Jr. National shows across the country. There, we met some of the greatest families and friends in the cattle industry. This summer show was always

a major event that we looked forward to as a family. Still to this day, I proudly claim the Maine Jr. Nationals as one of the best experiences for youth and their families.

Both my older sister Tina and I served on the Jr. board at different times.

As an Ag teacher, I have had the pleasure of working with many young people to help them understand the complexities of the beef cattle industry. Part of this has been done through summer classes that I have taught and livestock projects that kids work on to understand how to care for livestock. It has been so much fun getting kids and their families exposed to the Maine-Anjou breed through these projects. My wife and I, along with the rest of the family continue to use Maine-Anjou genetics as the baseline of our operation.

What do you see as the strengths of the MaineAnjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry?

The three top reasons that my family used Maine-Anjou genetics back in 1971 are still true today: (1) add skeletal width with increased muscle mass, (2) increase docility, and (3) compliment the quality of Angus carcass traits while enhancing cutability and trimness. Our family continues to use Maines for their balance in the cattle industry and I believe they continue to prove to us that the breed’s influence rises to meet the standards of the beef industry. I feel these cattle do this while holding firm to the quality of maternal traits, feed efficiency, docility, and eye appeal to make them successful in any realm of beef production. I love the eye appeal and power that has traditionally made them desirable for the show ring, yet when done right, they make some of the most functional and productive mothers that have longevity and long-term value.

As a breed, we need to embrace the

two major segments of the beef industry that we excel at: youth programs within the show ring context AND producing a superior beef animal capable of helping the cattle industry in all stages be successful as well as producing exceptional beef for the consumer. We must work to develop the value of both of these areas. There seems to be a natural conflict between these to elements of the beef world which can make it very challenging to push Maine-Anjou cattle toward great success. We must first come to fully accept that Maines are great show cattle and Maines are great production cattle.

even bigger role of learning for my students as they are able to work with a Maine-Anjou influenced calf each year and they can see first hand the value in these cattle. The DeJong Ranch has worked closely with local and state level 4-H, FFA, and youth breed associations to promote opportunities for students to become educated young people that can excel in the beef cattle industry.

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national?

The DeJong Ranch just held our 51st annual production sale this past February.

With the focus of raising bulls over the years, our family has made the decision to participate in all of the feed trials and studies available to Maine-Anjou producers to try to get more data to promote our breed.

We have been fortunate to work with all personnel at the Maine-Anjou Association over the years to help promote the value of Maine genetics to our customers. In addition, our family exhibits our livestock whenever we can at local, state, and national shows.

Still one of the biggest methods that I have personally used to promote Maine-Anjou genetics comes from my work with students.

I have been an Ag teacher for four years in South Dakota and now am transitioning to teaching in Nebraska. During my times working with students, I am able to help students see the value in all breeds of cattle.

I believe that it is so important for students to understand the facts about each breed to understand the differences that they can bring to the table. Maine-Anjou cattle an

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MAINE-ANJOU Board of Director Ballot

2019 AMAA BOARD BALLOT BALLOTS DUE OCTOBER 1, 2019 AMAA Board of Director ballots are due OCTOBER 1st, 2019.

Any ballot that is postmarked on or before Oct. 1, 2019, but not received on or before October 12th will be void.

RULES FOR VOTING Members will vote ONLY in your region for regional directors and ALL members may cast an At-Large vote.

ONLY current AMAA members are allowed to vote.

Mail-in, faxes, hand delivered or ballots sent via federal air courier are accepted.

Facsimile votes must be dated on or before Oct. 1, 2019. Fax ballots to (913) 432-3447.

The individual member must sign ballots.

Forged Entries will be subject to legal action.

If you plan to mail your ballot please mail to the following address: WALSH & STVERAK SUITE 107 - 7301 MISSION RD. PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66208-3014 All ballots must include NAME, BREEDER # and SIGNATURE.

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Pictured Center: Merle & Merna Schrage with the 2019-2020 AJMAA Junior Board & Iowa Maine-Anjou Juniors after receiving the 2019 Maine Helper Award.

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The Schrage's

he things you see along the way in the cattle industry are often a once in a lifetime experience. The miles traveled, cattle and people all add to the experience of the cattleman’s lifestyle. For nearly six decades Merle and Merna Schrage have been raising cattle in Parkersburg, Iowa – and they have the experiences and stories to go along with their time spent raising Maine-Anjou cattle.

In 1960 Merle purchased his first heifer.

Each year he added to his herd – growing and improving with each addition. In the

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late 1960’s, Merle was searching for a bull to use for the spring breeding season. On a trip to Canada, he saw some of the earliest imported Maine-Anjou bulls, one of which was Cunia. “He wasn’t very old when I saw him,” recalled Merle, “but I knew I liked him.”

Needless to say, Merle was impressed with the red and white cattle. So much in fact, that upon his arrival back home in Iowa, he purchased his first Maine-Anjou heifer from a local veterinarian dispersing his cowherd. Merle recalls taking a pickup

truck with a hauler on the bed to the sale.

When they got the Denver Nugget daughter loaded up she touched the top of the box on the truck. On the way home he figured that he would see what she weighed, so he swung through the elevator in town and got a weight on her. At 10 months old she tipped the scales at 1,000 pounds. Merle was extremely pleased with his first Maine-Anjou purchase and also commented on how prolific she was. Raising a single calf her first year and every year after that she raised a

set of twins – always two bulls or two heifers hitting the ground around 100 pounds each.

“She never had any trouble calving and always milked well,” Merle stated.

After being married for a couple of years, Merle and Merna decided to put down roots in Parkersburg, Iowa. The Schrages purchased 80 acres and started their own farm. After all, they needed a place to put their cattle. Merle recalls the ground costing $400 per acre and the next morning when he went to town for coffee, several were telling him how he would ‘go broke’ buying ground at that price. “I’ve been around long enough to see the going rate for that ground double several times over,” laughs Merle.

After the purchase of the farm came two daughters, more cattle and all the responsibilities that come along with raising both. Merle had a full-time, off the farm career that required an abundant amount of travel. After high school, Merle started his professional venture with Clay Equipment.

He worked his way through the ranks for the equipment company where he retired as their Chief Executive Officer. Merna worked as a bookkeeper at the local grain elevator in town until the kids and cattle came along and then she worked at home.

While Merle was away, Merna was left in charge of the kids and cattle. Both Merle and Merna liked the Maine-Anjou cattle for different reasons. Merle because of their growability and Merna has always been a fan of their docility. When Merle left town for work, it was Merna’s job to calve cows. To this day, if they’re not broke to tie, they don’t get to stick around the Schrage farm. Merle remarked that Merna has always worked with the best of them – and still does!

Merle and Merna currently run 40 head of Maine-Anjou cattle. Their daughter Mary, her husband Kyle, daughter Kassi and son Kolbi, live a mile and a half from the home farm and are there every day. They take care of the show cattle and help with the other duties that are involved with the farm. They market their calves privately in the fall first come, first serve. Merle expressed that the heifers have become easier to merchandise in the past few years as opposed to bulls and steers.

Merle and Merna enjoy traveling to

shows to watch their cattle. Some of their proudest moments have been watching their granddaughter, Kassi, exhibit bred and owned cattle successfully at the American Junior MaineAnjou Association’s (AJMAA) National Junior Heifer Show (NJHS).

Additionally, Kassi has become a product of her environment, giving back to the association and serving on the AJMAA board of directors.

When Merle and Merna found out that the Pictured from Left: Merna, AJMAA Intern and granddaughter, NJHS was coming back Kassi Rice, and Merle Schrage at the 2019 National Junior Heifer Show to Iowa, they wanted to cows out there.” do something to help. It didn’t take them As a seasoned veteran, Merle shared long to decide that they wanted to donate some advice for anybody just getting started a heifer to be raffled off with the proceeds in the cattle business. “Purchase cattle going to fund the show. Knowing that the from a reputable breeder,” Merle remarked. show would be the epicenter for Maine“If you do this, you’ll get honest livestock Anjou families across the country traveling to their home state of Iowa, the juniors went accompanied with the knowledge and guidance that you’ll need to make your first to work selling a limited number of raffle purchase successful.” tickets…200 to be exact. The fundraiser was Reminiscing on the junior programs extremely successful and ironically the lucky offered throughout the cattle industry, the Schrages are proud of the AJMAA and their Iowa junior program. Merle commented on the integrity and honesty of the junior members and how he enjoys seeing new families get involved and watching them grow up in the cattle industry. winner of the heifer ended up going back to Merle is a believer in constantly learning and the Schrage’s home county! The individual knows that raising cattle is a good way to purchased the ticket to support the juniors and is now going to be a new member of the learn something new every single day.

The Schrages are as enthusiastic about American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA).

Maine-Anjou cattle as they were with their Through the years, Merle has tried to stick first purchase back in the 1960s. Merle noted to his type and kind of cattle. Watching the cattle business for several decades, you start that Iowa hosting the NJHS in Des Moines to see the shift in where trends are heading. this summer, it was obvious that the breed is on the upswing and gaining momentum.

The Schrage’s have stayed diligent in their “If you do what you can with what you quest for cattle that have some size, muscle and are built right at the ground. “Sometimes have and never let anybody outwork you, I question whether the cattle have gotten too you’ll be successful.” – Merle Schrage

“If you do what you can with what you have, and never let anybody outwork you, you“ll be successful.“ “ Merle Schrage

moderate,” said Merle, “But seeing cattle sell at the sale barn at 1,400 pounds makes me know that there are still some decent sized

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