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Contents Contents

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Features Features 30 14 40 19 44 42 49 44

2012-2013 All American Board Meeting Minutes Nebraska Cattlemen’s NJHS Show Results Classic Sale & Show Show of the Year ACASires Foundation Sale Report From Pasture to PlateMerchandising by Rachel Cutrer Modern Livestock

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Sustainable Sale SeasonChianina is Upon Genetics Us

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Summer the Board Beef Business A Wordtime FrominOur

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AAWord Wordfrom fromthe theeditor AJCA

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A Board Member’s Perspective

Columns Columns

Stan Comer Tyler Humphrey Tyler Humphrey Ed Miller

Jacyln Upperman Payton Stoppel John Higgins

On the cover: On the cover: Ralph & Myron Danner,atGrand Champion FedHeifer Beef Contest inGrand 1996 &Isand, 2013 NE Showmanship Judge Jeff Aegerter the Junior National Show in

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Sale Season Is Upon Us Tyler Humphrey-Director of Marketing and Performance Programs

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t is hard to believe that I am sitting here writing my third “August Issue Article”. Time flies when you’re having fun! The August issue is a sure sign that the fall sale season is upon us and it is time to get going with preparations to market your cattle. Every year I field a variety of questions regarding which method is best to sell cattle.

The answer is there is no right answer. Times have changed and there are now multiple ways to effectively sell your cattle. I will run down several of the popular methods and briefly outline how to prepare.

Production Sale This is a great option if you have 40+ head to sell. A production sale involves print advertising in several publications to notify the buying public that you will be having a sale as well as a catalog that must be printed and mailed. With most of the buyers today being “tech savvy” I would also suggest an e-blast to tie this all together. The task of hosting a production sale is a large one, so if you’re not comfortable with all of the marketing it may be in your best interest to hire a sale management firm.

Consignment Sale This type of sale is nice for the smaller producer that just has a couple of head to market. All of

the same marketing strategies of production sales apply, but it is handled by the hosting parties and all of the responsibility does not fall on your shoulders. A great example of a consignment sale would be the Chianina National Sale in Louisville or the Hybrid Advantage Sale in Denver. Both of these events are hosted by the ACA and are a great outlet to get your product in front of large crowds.

Online Sale This method of selling cattle has probably grown the most rapidly in the last five years. If you are looking to sell 10-30 head this is a nice option. Commission rates are somewhat lower than a live auction and the deadlines for pictures and info are a lot more flexible. A proper marketing strategy for an online sale would include print advertising and e-blasts. Just because the sale is listed online doesn’t mean advertising isn’t important. There are many great online sale companies out there, so if you’re in the market to have an online sale do your homework and see which one best fits you.

Private Treaty/Pasture Bid Off This is one of the simpler ways to market your cattle. As always, we recommend running an ad or two to let everyone know when you will be bidding off your cattle. Have the

calves available for viewing a couple of weeks before the bid off date and make sure there are plenty of data sheets available for potential buyers that include pedigree, birthdate and other important info. This is a little more time consuming than an online sale but can be just as effective.

It was great to see everyone in Grand Island at such a well ran event. I would like to personally thank all of the folks that were in charge of the show as it was a first class event. I hope to see all of you at the various state fairs I will be attending across the Midwest.

Remember the upcoming deadline to enter cattle for the NAILE is Sept.

20. Anyone interested in selling high quality heifer calves in the National Sale, held in conjunction with the NAILE in Louisville, can contact me at the office or by e-mail at acamarketing@gmail.com. This is a great event that grows every year and we would love to have more of you involved! ©ACA

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Column

A Word From Our Board Ed Miller – ACA Board of Directors, Chairman

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ongratulations to all involved in hosting the 2013 National Junior Heifer Show in Nebraska.

All I can say is WOW, what an event hosted in by far and away the very best facility in the country.

Furthermore, congratulations to all of the exhibitors. It may not seem like much now, but the memories you made and new friends are what makes these events so satisfying. Although you compete for awards in a competitive manner, the friends you make will provide years of memories that will outlast the ribbons and trophies.

Thank you to all of the American Junior Chianina Association (AJCA) board members for your hard work and professionalism during this event. I know it was a long hard week and your efforts were greatly appreciated. The American Chianina Association (ACA) board of directors has nothing but praise and respect for you to pull off such a great event.

A big congrats to Malina Lindstrom, Nebraska, on your all-around win. It takes a lot of work and dedication to achieve such an award. It will be a lasting memory that you should cherish.

Since its inception, the ACA has had the opportunity to work with the most unique breed of cattle in the world. Even better, the ACA has allowed its breeders to match their genetics to their environment and marketing plan by allowing for different levels of Chianina blood in their cattle. In turn, this has allowed breeders to create some of the very best performance,

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carcass and show cattle in the beef industry. It doesn’t matter if it’s on the rail or in the showring, the Chianina influenced genetics are unbeatable.

From the numerous wins in carcass contests by the Danner family to the Willow Oak Chiangus cattle being some of the most profitable feeding cattle in the country and countless wins in junior steer competitions nationwide, these genetics work in all facets of the industry. The old sayings that they are the black gold of the industry or the best kept secret and now hybrid before hybrid was cool all hit home. What hits home the most is that we have failed to take the best genetics in the world to the forefront of the industry. It is kind of like having the fastest car in the race but running mid pack because of not having your alignment correct.

Although many routes of marketing have been taken, maybe it’s time for a new alignment at the ACA. Maybe it is time for a sound business approach to lead the ACA into the future.

Maybe it’s time for every member to look at their program and start to think of new ways to market theses genetics. Although there have been changes at the ACA, the ACA board is committed to its members and their programs. I urge every one of you to step forward and share new ideas that can be incorporated into the success of these genetics. Expect many changes and a new look to the ACA in the near future. The beef industry has a bright future, as does the ACA. ©ACA

AJCA updAtes

AJCA Board of Directors Executive Committee

Megan Hunt - President/At Large 2505 Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 937.459.9270 • meganhunt92@yahoo.com Term expires 2014

A letter from the board...

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t never seems to fail, after Junior Nationals you better not blink because you just might miss the rest of summer. With that being said I hope you all are enjoying what little is left of your summer!

I hope everyone was able to enjoy themselves at the Junior National Heifer Show in Grand Island.

Personally getting to see all those familiar faces and spending a week with people from across the country who all share a common interest in cattle is the highlight of my summer and is an experience that I think goes unmatched. But putting on such a great show isn’t possible without the help from many people behind the scenes. So on behalf of the Junior Board of Directors I would like send out a sincere and heartfelt “thankyou” to each and every one of you.

Also to anyone involved from the state of Nebraska we cannot thank you enough for allowing us to use your phenomenal facilities and going above and beyond to make such a demanding event run successfully and smoothly. Your efforts were not overlooked and will certainly be remembered.

Unfortunately with the closing of the week we gained some unpleasant news, our junior advisor Jaclyn Upperman would be moving on without us. If you didn’t get the pleasure of meeting Jaclyn during her time with the Chi Association it is truly a shame. Without her

Taylor Grahmam - Vice President/At Large 2355 Peavine Firetower Rd. • Crossville, TN 38571 931.787.2939 • tbgraha@okstate.edu Term expires 2014 SyAnn Foster - Secretary/At Large 1231 CR 57 • Lockney, TX 79241 806.445.2495 • syann.foster@ttu.edu Term expires 2013 Ty Sexton - Treasurer/At Large 1752 Willow Ave. • Ainsworth, IA 52201 319.461.0519 • ty.l.sexton@gmail.com Term expires 2014 Laurel Culp - Public Relations/At Large 1065 Durham Ln. • Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.967.4162 laurel.culp@stu.jessamine.kyschools.us Term expires 2014

guidance over the past year many of the accomplishments we have made would not have been possible.

We cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for us and would like to wish her the best of on her future job.

For all the juniors even if you didn’t come home with that banner or award you were aiming for, I hope you don’t feel that you went home empty handed. Whether it was a little knowledge gained, friendships made, or memories to look back on hopefully it was enough to inspire you to keep working towards future projects and making certain to join us again at the 2014 Junior Nationals in Louisville Kentucky.

Good luck to everyone at their upcoming state fairs; and may the countdown till the NAILE begin!

Payton Stoppel AJCA At-Large Director

Amelia Higgins - Public Relations/Southeast 9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 615.636.3942 • ahiggins0807@mscc.edu Term expires 2014

AJCA Directors: Sydney Gehl - At Large 82552 495th Ave. • Ericson, NE 68637 308.201.0398 • syd.gehl@gmail.com Term expires 2014 Jessica Harsh - Northeast Region 5075 State Route 203 • Radnor, OH 43066 740.225.2394 • jharsh1021@gmail.com Term expires 2013 Payton Stoppel - At Large 18425 Shoreline Rd. • Russell, KS 67665 785.324.9274 • paystoppel@gmail.com Term Expires 2013 Curtis Harsh - At Large 5075 ST RT 203 • Radnor, OH 43066 Term Expires 2013 Madison Leinweber - At Large 1792 900th St • Mt. Pulaski, IL 62548 Term Expires 2013 Halley Becking - Northwest Region 15669 448th Ave • Florence, SD 57235 Term Expires 2013

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ACA lADIES AUXIlIARY

Board of Directors

Jessica Cheesman - President of the ACA Ladies Auxiliary

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echnology…how far has it come? I wasn’t able to be in Grand Island, but with the help of technology, I felt like I was there every day.

Facebook was a big factor in being able to see pictures from day to day, with friends and the ACA posting pictures throughout the week. Focus Marketing Group and Legacy Livestock Imaging helped capture the moments from opening ceremonies to show day. Come show day, I was able to watch both shows on liveauctions.tv. Even though I wasn’t physically there, I was able to capture all of the moments through the help of technology.

I hope everyone had a safe trip home from Grand Island. The Nebraska crew did a tremendous job!

Another successful Junior National can be marked down in the books.

Juniors, please remember to thank everyone who helped you get to Grand Island. It is great friends and family who make it all possible.

Congratulations to our new queen, Jessica Harsh from Ohio. I am sure she will represent our breed well.

Congratulations to our scholarship winners Morgan Tomson from Indiana and Allison McGlothlin from Oklahoma. I wish you all the best of luck.

Now that Junior Nationals are over, local county fairs and state fairs begin. Before we know it, Louisville will be here. I hope all of the Ladies are planning on attending the “Come As You Are” luncheon which

will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. This will be our annual meeting and membership drive, along with elections. We need new and fresh ideas, so if you know of anyone, please invite them to our luncheon.

You won’t want to miss out on the OH SO FAMOUS “Kentucky Silk Pie” We won’t be long, so please plan to attend for a fun time had by all!!!

Please remember to bring a small gift for our gift exchange.

Don’t forget about our Silent Auction!! This is our only fundraiser during the year, so dig deep for those unique items. Last year was outstanding with generous items donated. The proceeds go towards funding our queen and other activities throughout the year.

Also, in this issue are the guidelines for Chi Lady of the Year.

We wanted to give more women the opportunity to be nominated even if they cannot make it to Louisville.

The Chi Lady of the Year is a lady who has been active in Chi Cattle, works with the youth and is involved in her community. Please remember whoever is nominated does not have to be present at Louisville.

Good luck to everyone at State Fair and I will see you all in a few months in Louisville.

Jessica Cheesman - President 4199 S 900 W • Farmland, IN 47340 765.468.7405 At Large - Term expires 2014 Misty Lehnert - Vice President 330 S Hood. • Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 931.766.0504 Southeast Region - Term expires 2013 Deb Geuns - Secretary/Treasurer 4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 488088 517.641.7152 • At Large Sue Comer Box 383 • Lynn, IN 47355 765.874.2228 Northeast Region- Term expires 2014 Shawnda Foster Rt 2, Box 36 • Lockney, TX 79241 806.652.2383 Southwest Region - Term expires 2014 Marna Higgins 9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 • 615.273.2656 Southeast Region - Term expires 2015 Bridget Schaefer P.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733 701.725.4902 Northwest Region - Term expires 2014 Donna Roach 408 Higgins Rd. Waxahachie, TX 75167 972.937.8021 Southwest Region - Term expires 2015 Barb Garrett 4496 N. Round Barn Rd. Richmond, IN 47374 806.652.2383 Northeast Region - Term expires 2015

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New MeMbers

New Junior Members Alabama

CJ McMinn 799 CR 39 Clanton, AL 35046 Sarah Parker 5320 16th St. SW Lenett, AL 36863

Arizona

Will Clark 2010 W Sumac Street Rogers, AR 72758 Autumn Frachiseur 1348 Little River 77 Winthrop, AR 71866 Ashlynn Hart 2193 Nevada 18 Prescott, AR 71857

Delaware

Shelby Warren 323 Brookfield Drive Dover, DE 19901

Georgia

Yuri J Dunlap 6472 Newton Hwy Colquitt, GA 39837 Cal Pope 2280 Coweta-Heard Road Hogansville, GA 30230 Brock Wolf 703-465 Johnstonville Rd Susanville, CA 96130

Illinois

Dakota Bregar 230 Pavilion Street Grand Ridge, IL 61325 Brock Fitzgerald 10193 Wolf Hill Road Bloomington, IL 61705 Frankie Kestel 23352 S Eastern Road Manhattan, IL 60442 Lane Kocher 1281 CR 1225 E Henry, IL 61537

Emily Ulmer 965 US RT 40 Greenville, IL 62246

Indiana

Avery Anderson 10574 Tunnelton Road Beford, IN 47421 Ashley Crowder 769 E Aylesworth Road Attica, IN 47918 Ethan Elrod 4558 S Carlisle Road Williamsport, IN 47993 Elizabeth Gasper 1050 W CR 500 N North Vernon, IN 47265 Charley Truax 112 W Fall Creek Road Spencer, IN 47460

Iowa

Kendra Jo Berg 3425 Jersey Ave. Osage, IA 50461 Emma Beitelspacher 30682 100th Street Lemars, IA 51031 Kori McLaughlin 11042 Mediapolis Road Mediapolis, IA 52637 Jacob Stalzer 2916 Newby Ave Haverhill, IA 50120 Jenna Tlach 5856 Hwy 92 Prole, IA 50229 Lauren Thompson 3012 Green Castle Road Gilman, IA 50106 Tanner Woodson 5220 North Alburnett Road Central City, IA 52214

Kansas

Cooper Henson 7005 Joss Road Holcomb, KS 67851

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Kentucky

Paige Geer 7065 Rineyville Road Rineyville, KY 40162

Missouri

Lanie Hill 20546 Hwy M Brookfield, MO 64628

Nebraska

Carissa Hackbart 3114 Holdrege Road Seward, NE 68434 Cody Harms 1724 Bridle Lane Grand Island, NE 68803 Brendon Hauxwell 38900 Road 719 McCook, NE 69001 Kathlyn Hauxwell 38900 Road 719 McCook, NE 69001 Trace Helser 32353 Road 734 Champion, NE 69023 Cooper Linstrom 11328 742 Road Elm Creek, NE 68836 Justin Peterson 5859 H Road Nebraska City, NE 68410 Dylan Russman 915 W Rd Pender, NE 68047 Colton Schaardt PO BOX E Table Rock, NE 68447 Isabelle Schultz 11775 W 1R Rd Cairo, NE 68824 Jace Stagemeyer 50549 866 Road Page, NE 68766

New Mexico

Colton J Law 15 Electric Ave. Estanola, NM 87532

Ohio

Trent Broermann 5569 SR 725 Camden, OH 45311 Lauren Burner 5976 St Rt 12 Findlay, OH 45840 Allie Clagg 694 Orchard Hill Road Callipolis, OH 45631 Joey Crawford 512 Bethlehem Road Prospect, OH 43342 Madison Paden 63401 Frankfort Road Salesville, OH 43778 Steele Paden 63401 Frankfort Road Salesville, OH 43778 Bain A. West 18767 West Road Pleasant City, OH 43772 Taylor D. West 18767 West Road Pleasant City, OH 43772

Oklahoma

Ashton Brown 1701 Royal Oaks Pauls Valley, OK 73075 Matthew Christian RT 3 Box 49 Comanche, OK 73529 Tate Crouch 1501 Debbie Elk City, OK 73644 Kenlee Crouch 1501 Debbie Elk City, OK 73644 Olivia Kathleen Hamilton 16965 CR 3534 Ada, OK 74820 Baylee Wiginton 34498 S 4220 Road Inola, OK 74036

New MeMbers

Jr. Members Cont.

Brent Sanders, Jr. 33960 Leisure Lane Mannford, OK 74044

South Dakota

Hannah Webb PO Box 692 Groton, SD 57445

Tennessee

Calee Pineda Bryant 7421 Jow Rowlin Road Christiana, TN 37037 Weston Coop 281 Farrar Road Shelbyville, TN 37160

Texas

Tatum Bauer 2590 Heinen Road Floresville, TX 78114 W. Kade Clapper 2585 CR 156 Georgetown, TX 78626 Gunner Clapper 2585 CR 156 Georgetown, TX 78626 Caeley Cody 1314 E Baja Court Granbury, TX 76048 Marcus Deleon 728 Lake Road Lake Jackson, TX 77566 Payton Herzog 2431 S Old Robinson Road Robinson, TX 76706 Cole Carter Kelch PO Box 528 Italy, TX 76651 Paige Kelley 8317 Old Hickory Lane McKinney, TX 75070 Matthew Kiker PO Box 38 Allison, TX 79003

Kelton Poe 14444 Hwy 36 Needville, TX 77461 Mary McHale 3907 Egret Court Spring, TX 77386 Dalton McKee PO Box 863 Tatum, TX 75691 Dalton McKee PO Box 863 Tatum, TX 75691 Landen Schertz 12171 CR 509 Anna, TX 75409 Braden Strickland 200 S 3rd Street Princeton, TX 75407 Brendon Strickland 200 S 3rd Street Princeton, TX 75407 Emma Strickland 200 S 3rd Street Princeton, TX 75407 Reed Thorn PO Box 142 Arp, TX 75750 Edgar Villasano, Jr. PO Box 366 Linn, TX 78563

Wisconsin

Crystal Schuster 1462 Hwy 19 Marshall, WI 53559 Lindsey Kiel 7929 Island Drive Allenton, WI 53002

New Adult Members

Tennessee

Bryant Farms Justin & Christin Bryant 7421 Joe Rowlin Road Christiana, TN 37037

Alabama

Baker Family Show Cattle 430 CR 212 Ariton, AL 36311

Walnut Hill Chianina Larry Alan Shockley 850 Central Church Road Morristown, TN 37814

Georgia

Texas

Illinois

Ferrill Family Cattle Company Donald Ferrill 201 Main St, Suite 801 Fort Worth, TX 76102

Indiana

Justin Jenschke 1354 CR 215 McCoy, TX 78113

Brelan Brookshire 6179 State Hwy 60 Suches, GA 30572 Patrick Doyle 6376 Crook Road Waterloo, IL 62298 Casey Dickerson 990 Baker Road Martinsville, IN 46151

Iowa

Matt Olson 2577 190th Ave. Calamus, IA 52729

David Bohuslav 5729 FM 532 Moulton, TX 77975

Scales Cattle Company John Scales 7830 Ave M Santa Fe, TX 77510

Mark Seffinga 2524 330th Street Laurel, IA 50141

Slomchinski Farms Bill Slomchinski PO Box 197 Leming, TX 78050

Kansas

Wyoming

Garrett Parsons 10855 W 199th Street Bucyrus, KS 66013

Jaimie Martin 236 RD 2BC Cody, WY 82414

Montana

Annala Cattle Company Katelyn Kohlbeck & Brandan Annala 6226 Mt Hwy 551 Geyser, MT 59447

South Dakota

Calli Pritchard 47569 218th Street Aurora, SD 57002

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Board of Directors Ed Miller, Chairman, At Large 2015 8805 FM 818, Big Spring, TX 79740 432.816.8676 • ecmiller26@hotmail.com John Higgins, Vice Chairman, At Large 2015 9845 Statesville Rd., Watertown, TN 37184 615.207.4555 • higginjo@realtracs.com Ken Culp III, Secretary, At Large 2014 1065 Durham Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.227.7506 • ken.culp@uky.edu Don Esch, Treasurer, At Large 2015 717 N 22nd Rd., Unadilla, NE 68454 402.269.5845 • don@eschcattle.com Jordan Holt, Northwest Region 2014 13319 378th Ave, Aberdeen SD 57401 605.380.1209 • jordan@midwestag.biz Matt Michel, Northeast Region 2015 4161 E. 750 S., Fort Branch, IN 47648 812-632-0379 • snakeruncattle@sit-co.net Rob Sheets, At Large 2013 8250 U.S. Hwy 52 W, Lafayette, IN 47906 765.583.4565 • rsheets462@aol.com Mark Johnson, At Large 2013 4620 Goldfinch Ave., Maurice, IA 51036 712.567.3986 • mark.johnson@transova.com Art Pittman, At Large 2013 PO Box 336, Micro, NC 27555 919.284.5580 • art@bandsent.com Bryan Schaefer, At Large 2014 Box 28, Des Lacs, ND 58733 701.725.4902 • bschaefer@srt.com Val Shields, Southeast Region 2104 837 Dahms Rd, Falmouth, KY 41040 859.654.4440 • vbsfarms@aol.com Brad Stoppel, Southwest Region 2013 18361 Reservior Rd., Russell, KS 67665 785.483.2753 • jstoppel34@hotmail.com

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ACA updAtes

Board Meeting Minutes: June 2013 ACA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes The ACA board of directors met on Friday, April 13, 2013, at the ACA Headquarters, Platte City, MO. The meeting was called to order by President Miller at 9:27 a.m. CDT. ACA board members present included, Culp, Esch, Higgins.

Johnson, Michel, Miller, Pittman, Sheets, Shields and Stoppel. Each board member gave an update on calving, weather, field and pasture conditions and cattle sale results in his location. Schaefer and Holt were absent.

Officer Reports:Secretary’s Report: Culp presented printed copies of the minutes from the Fall Board meeting held in Platte City on October 27 & 28, 2012, the Board of Directors meeting held at the NAILE on November 13, 2012, and the Annual Membership meeting, held at the NAILE on November 13, 2012. Shields moved to accept all three sets of minutes as printed, seconded by Stoppel. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Esch presented the financial statement. The 201213 fiscal year is showing a year-todate net profit of $4,780. Culp moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Pittman.

Motion carried.

ACA Foundation Report: The Foundation Board has met twice; at the 2012 NJHS and at the 2012 NAILE. Comer presented the ACF Financial Report, which was prepared by Karlin & Long, LLC, CPA. Current assets in the Platte Valley Bank total $45,091.29 excluding the Italian Fullblood semen that was sold in the recent fundraiser. A question regarding the amount of financial support that the Foundation was going to contribute in support of the National Junior Heifer Show. The pertinent section of the Foundation meeting minutes from November 13, 2012 read as follows: “The board decided to give an allotted amount for the facilities at the NJHS. Steve Melroe moved that the Foundation allows up to $10,000 with documentation of facility expenses for the 2013 NJHS, seconded by Ken Culp, III. Motion carried unanimously.”

Culp made the point that the ACA has traditionally earmarked the first $12,500 or half of the total amount of the national fundraiser, whichever is greater, in support of the following year’s Junior National. Culp asked the question: “Since the Foundation is contributing $10,000 for the 2013 Junior National, where is the

ACA updAtes

additional $2,500 going to come from?”

After considerable discussion, Miller suggested that this topic be tabled until new businesss. Johnson moved to accept the financial report of the Foundation, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.

The meeting was recessed at 10:10 a.m. for the Performance and Genetic Abnormality Committee to convene a conference call with Dr. Weaber. The meeting reconvened at 10:58 a.m.

Committee Reports: Performance & Genetic Abnormality: Miller recapped the meeting with Dr. Weaber. Dr. Weaber reported that the weaning window had been modified to a span of 120 to 255 days; however, the range for each contemporary group is a 60-day window. Concern was expressed that data is being submitted directly to the ASA. The CEO and Performance Committee and Dr. Weaber will follow up.

Budget Committee: The yearto-date budget was distributed. The fiscal year, which ends April 30, 2013, is projected to be closed “in the black.” The staff was directed to create a non-interest bearing custodial sales account to be used for managing sales. A second sale operating account (to be used for sale expenses) must also be created.

A third non-interest bearing custodial sales account must be created for genetic lots. Sale income cannot be co-mingled with funds in the general fund. Michel moved that the ACA immediately create three necessary sale accounts with two staff

members having signatory authority.

Seconded by Culp. Motion carried unanimously.

Building & Grounds: Esch reported that the building is in good shape. There is still a little bit of movement (settling) which is normal. Two new furnaces and one air conditioning unit have been replaced. The windows will need to be resealed in the next two or three years. The new office suite must be rented.

Youth Programs: Pittman will be the new chairman. The big concern of the Nebraska committee hosting the 2013 Junior National committee is the funding level from the ACA. Alan Miller, Scott Greiner, and Barry Nowatsky were submitted by the AHA as junior show judges for the NAILE. Jaclyn Upperman joined the meeting and gave an update for the 2013 Junior National Heifer Show.

The show will be held June 15 – 21 in Grand Island, NE. The cost for the facility is $8,000. Entry forms have been mailed and are also posted on the AJCA and the ACA websites.

The entry deadline is May 1 for $45; entries made May 2 – 15 are $55.

Ten meals, plus the banquet, will be provided. Eight meal sponsors are still be solicited. The all-around winner will receive a one year lease on a 20’ stock trailer from Cimarron Trailers, a $1000 scholarship and a Mini i-Pad. Sullivans and Weavers are each giving $5000.

SureChamp and Showmaster are also major sponsors. Dr. Clint Rusk is judging. The showmanship judge is confirmed.

The meeting recessed at 12:00 noon for lunch. The meeting reconvened at 1:16 p.m.

Promotion, Benefits & Marketing: Culp presented the proposal for the “ACA Cooperative Advertising Guidelines” as well as the proposal for the “Chiangus Select Trait Leader Designation;” both of which had been previously presented. The Cooperative Advertising Guidelines proposal had been referred to the ACA Foundation Board of Directors and the Chiangus Select Trait Leader Designation to the Performance and Genetic Abnormality Committee.

General discussion followed on the Trait Leader Designation regarding the minimum percentage, how many generations to include and whether or not to include all composites. Miller will run a search of the database and report back on Saturday in order to provide additional information prior to making a decision.

Higgins moved that the ACA Cooperative Advertising Guidelines Proposal be addressed at a joint meeting of the ACA and ACF Boards at the 2013 Junior National.

Seconded by Michel. Motion carried.

Recognition Committee: All recommendations for breeder of the year as well as nominations for nominees for awards should be made by the June meeting. Jennifer ran a membership list and determined that there are nine current members who joined during 1972. These 40th Anniversary members include: Ned Ellis, Circle E

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ACA updAtes

Jamie Brown Glen Klippenstein Jerry Adamson, Rockin’ J Bart Glass, Walco Farms Walter G. Mize Ranch John Coble Charles Hare Charles Trampler Show and Sale: Matt Michel has been appointed as committee chairman. Ft. Worth has requested judges for 2014.

A discussion was held regarding the All-American designation. What should designate an All-American Point Show? The consensus was to leave the guidelines alone.

The meeting recessed at 2:02 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 2:19 p.m.

Old Business: New AJCA Logo and Website: Upperman shared the new AJCA logo and website by passing around Higgins’ i-Pad. Comer distributed a variety of logo prototypes that EDJE developed for our use. The decision was made to create an ACA logo contest. Culp moved that Upperman and Humphrey develop and distribute an ACA logo contest, with entries due by June 14, 2013, with results presented at the June Board meeting. Seconded by Stoppel. Motion carried.

MARC Data Update: Comer reported that MARC had requested a list of Top 50 bulls (according to registration numbers) along with their EPDs. MARC will select 20 to 25 for use on the next round of matings. 2014 is MARC’s anniversary and the Center has invited all breed associations to

hold a meeting there and tour the Center. The Board is very interested in accepting this invitation. Comer will follow up with MARC and determine whether the spring or fall board meeting would be the most conducive to a visit.

Enhanced Chiangus Program: The “blueprint” for the program is still being developed by Comer and Dr. Weaber.

New Business: NJHS 2013 and 2014: Upperman rejoined the meeting to discuss junior national locations.

We have an invitation to participate in a joint Junior National from the Shorthorns and Maine Anjou Association in Kentucky. The dates are June 21 – 27, 2014. Estimated facility cost is $11,000 ($15/head) which includes bulk bedding in the barn.

Higgins moved that the 2014 Junior National be held in Louisville on June 21 – 27, 2014. Seconded

by Michel. Motion carried unanimously.

Comer offered an internship to Jessica Beard, from Indiana, a student at Redlands College, from May 15 through June 30.

NWSS Junior Heifer Show: Miller reported that Erin Dorsey from the NWSS had contacted him regarding hosting a junior heifer show. ACA will have to provide the premiums for three years, the show would be held on Monday following the Sunday Chi Sale in the Yards, dual registered cattle could show in multiple shows, arrival would be on Friday, dismissal Monday following the show. This could be a two

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division show. Entry fee would be $30 to the NWSS; most associations charge an additional $30 per head to cover premiums. Fifty (50) entries are required but they would be willing to be flexible the first year.

The Show & Sale Committee supports the creation of this show.

Michel moved that an ACAsponsored Junior Chianina Heifer Show be held, and directs the staff to establish the entry fee structure and show parameters. Seconded

by Pittman. Motion carried unanimously.

Michel reported that the Show and Sale Committee requests that Jaclyn attend a variety of junior shows such as the Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia Beef Expos, and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. The Board appreciates her energy and enthusiasm and hopes to capitalize upon her experience and grow the junior program.

Miller shared that Upperman had suggested that each production sale might be asked to offer one lot or item that would be sold to benefit the upcoming junior national.

The board is supportive of this suggestion.

Chianina Connection: The fall issue targets commercial producers in the southeast region; the spring issue targets the western region. Humphrey suggested that rather than printing two Chianina Connections, we add a “Commercial Section” to a spring and fall issue of the ACJ and mail those issues to the commercial mailing list.

Multiple options were suggested, including:

ACA updAtes Board Meeting Minutes continued.

• Printing one Chianina Connection per year • Combining the information in the Chianina Connection with two issues of the ACJ. • Offering an electronic journal Pittman moved that the staff explore options for delivering the information currently printed in the Chianina Connection and report back at the June meeting.

Seconded by Culp. Motion carried unanimously.

Fullblood Promotion: Miller reported that an Iowa has five fullbloods to enter in the National Show and one will be consigned to the national sale. He wants to know if a fullblood division could be offered. Pittman moved that due to North American guidelines, fullbloods continue to show with the Chianina division at the NAILE. Seconded by Stoppel. Motion carried 8 to 1.

Produce of Dam/Get of Sire Class: A respected and highly regarded breeder wrote a letter to the Board of Directors inquiring as to why foundation animals were ineligible for the Produce of Dam and Get of Sire classes. The Board acknowledges that the rules for these classes were not printed in the NAILE Premium Book. The rules will be written as follows: Cattle shown in the Produce of Dam class is open to progeny of Chianina dams; cattle shown in the Get of Sire class is open to progeny of Chianina sires. Seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.

The Cow-Calf class was clarified regarding the 6.25% rule. Cows born prior to January 1, 2012 are exempt from the 6.25% rule. The consensus of the board is that the bull and heifer calves must meet the 6.25% Chi blood requirement.

Pittman moved that Cow-Calf Pairs become a separate division and not be eligible for the Grand Champion Female Division.

Motion died for lack of a second.

The meeting recessed at 4:25 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 4:36 p.m.

ACA Judge’s List: No names were removed.

Additions included: Shane Bedwell, CSU Cody Lauderman, Macomb, IL Jared Boyert, Blackhawk East Alan Miller, Gridley, IL Scott Bush, Britton, SD Stoppel moved that these five names be added to the ACA approved judge’s list. Seconded by Higgins. Motion carried.

Higgins moved to add Chris Sankey, Bob May, Wayne Ohlrichs and Barb Ohlrichs. Seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.

The board has selected judges for the upcoming major shows and are awaiting their responses.

Sheets moved that the board go into executive session, seconded by Culp, motion carried.

Executive session was convened at 5:14 p.m. Executive session adjourned at 6:52 p.m. The board meeting resumed at 8:43 a.m. on Saturday, April 13.

New Business: Select Trait Leader Designation: Culp presented the revised Select Trait Leader Designation.

Proposal: Select Trait Leader Designation for each Composite Criteria: 2CA/CM,CH, CF or PCA, PCM, PCH or PCF designation • Minimum of 5 progeny with recorded weights (Minimum Accuracy = .70) • Top 20% of Active Sires for any specific trait o BW o CED o WW o YW o Milk o REA o % RP • Top 33% of Active Sires for WW and YW = Growth • Top 33% of Active Sires for BW and Milk = Maternal • Top 33% of Active Sires for REA and % RP = Carcass Chiangus/Chianina/Chimaine/ Chiford Select Trait Leader for the following traits; Birth Weight, Calving Ease, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Milk, Rib Eye Area, Percent Retail Products, Growth, Maternal and Carcass.

Additional traits may be added as they become available.

Motion by Shields to accept the proposal, seconded by Higgins.

Motion carried unanimously. These designations will be run twice each year; after the spring and fall data.

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ACA updAtes

Funding for 2013 Jr. National: $12,500 will be given to the Nebraska group in support of the NJHS. The Chianina Foundation has already committed $10,000.

The ACA Board will meet jointly with the ACF at the June meeting and request that the Foundation contribute an additional $2,500. If the Foundation is unwilling to do so, then the ACA Board will contribute the shortfall from its general fund.

National Junior Heifer Show Fundraiser: The proceeds from the fundraiser held in conjunction with the Jr. National will be ear-marked entirely for the 2014 Jr. National Heifer Show in Louisville and will be designated as the “Junior National Fundraiser.”

Stan is directed to create a second account within the Foundation, specifically for Jr. National funding.

Jaclyn’s energy, enthusiasm, expertise and rapport with youth should be utilized more widely by

the ACA. The board requests that Jaclyn represent the ACA at major beef expos with a youth show.

Stoppel moved that the board go into executive session at 9:37 a.m.

Seconded by Esch.

Shields moved that executive session conclude at 9:57 a.m.

Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.

Sheets moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 a.m. Seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.

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Copy Changes: Changes to the advertisements after the deadline will only be made if time permits and will incur additional charges for time and materials involved in the change. Minimum charge is $50.

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The ACJ assumes no responsibilities for the accuracy of the advertising content as submitted. Advertisers assume all responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of submitted advertising containing pedigrees or statements regarding performance. Advertisers shall indemnify and hold harmless the ACJ for any claims concering advertising content as submitted.

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The youth of the Chianina breed could not have asked for a better place to gather for the 2013 National Junior Heifer Show...

The facilities at Fonner Park are second to none in the country and the Nebraska Chi association and all of their counterparts put on an event that was enjoyed by all. The American Chianina Assoc. would also like to extend a sincere thank you and a job well done to our show judge Dr. Clint Rusk of Oklahoma as well as Jeff & Darla Aegerter of Nebraska who sorted our showmanship contest. A special thank you to all who were a part of this amazing event! ŠACA

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Show ReSultS

Grand champion chianina female

Grand champion B&o chianina female

AWSC Miss I-80 • DOB: March 26, 2012 Exhibited by Brooke Hayden - Lowell, IN Sire: GOET I-80 • Dam: Ms Rockin Duce 158R

CMAC Best Friend 209Z • DOB: May 2, 2012 Exhibited by Bailey Core - Pleasantville, IA Sire: OHL DBL or Nothing 704-2X • Dam: OHL Lover Girl 209M

reserve Grand champion chianina female

reserve Grand champion B&o chianina female

RSRS/WDF Sweetness 42Z • DOB: November 14, 2012 Exhibited by Emily Sennett - Waynestown, IN Sire: Monopoly • Dam: WDF Miss Sweet Ali

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MS Callie • DOB: February 2, 2012 Exhibited by Chancee Clark - Romance, AR Sire: JS Jacks Boss 606S • Dam: MS 5038R

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Chianina Female Division Champions

Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion

Reserve Early Jr. Heifer Calf Champion CFBC Miss Trixie Exhibited by Brittany Conkey - Hicksville, OH Sired by GOET I-80

RSRS/WDF Sweetness 41Z Exhibited by Emily Sennett, Waynestown, IN Sired by Monopoly

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion

CFBC Miss Buttercup Exhibited by Brittany Conkey - Hicksville, OH Sired by Eye Candy

Senior Heifer Calf Champion

Miss Mila Exhibited by Janel Gilbert - Greenville, OH Sired by GOET I-80

Summer Yearling Champion

JDH Miss Monopoly Exhibited by Taylor Goering - McPherson, KS Sired by Monopoly

Reserve Summer Yearling Champion

Late Junior Yearling Champion

Reserve Late Jr. Yearling Champion

Early Junior Yearling Champion

KWR Miss Patience Exhibited by Chancee Clark - Romance, AR Sired by Monopoly

TFR Chloe Exhibited by Shelby Manning - Union City, OH Sired by Eye Candy

CMAC Best Friend 209Z Exhibited by Bailey Core - Pleasantville, IA Sired by OHL DBL or Nothing 704-2X

AWSC Miss I-80 250Z Exhibited by Brooke Hayden - Lowell, IN Sired by GOET I-80

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Show ReSultS

Chianina Female Division Champions

Reserve Early Jr. Yearling Champion

Senior Yearling Champion

ROMN Candle 311Z Exhibited by Mason Walker - Prairie Grove, AR Sired by Monopoly

NCD Champion Yeonna 1042 Exhibited by Mason Walker - Prairie Grove, AR Sired by Monopoly

Cow/Calf Champion

Reserve Cow/Calf Champion

HANE Maizy Exhibited by Lane Manning - Union City, OH Sired by Smilin Bob

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JDNC Ms Miley Exhibited by Abby Nelson - Valparaiso, NE Sired by Doctor Who

Reserve Senior Yearling Champion BPF Miss Me 910Y Exhibited by Austin McCain - Bokchito, OK Sired by Monopoly

Grand champion chianGus female

HIGG You Can’t Fool Me 168Y 1CA • DOB: November 11, 2011 Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski - Wyoming, IL Sire: HIGG Remedy 732T • Dam: HXC Heather 868R

reserve Grand champion chianGus female HIGG Zilla 233Z • DOB: March 27, 2012 Exhibited by Karlie Becking - Florence, SD Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 • Dam: HIGG Told Ya So

Grand champion B&o chianGus female HIGG Zeta 289Z • DOB: October 14, 2012 Exhibited by Allison Higgins - Watertown, TN Sire: BUSHS Unbelievable 423 • Dam: BMS Xcellance

reserve Grand champion B&o chianGus female HIGG Zola 232Z • DOB: April 2, 2012 Exhibited by Amelia Higgins - Watertown, TN Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 • Dam: HIGG Told Ya So

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Show ReSultS

Chiangus Female Division Champions

Senior Heifer Calf Champion

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion HIGG Zora 28Z Exhibited by Syann Foster - Lockney, TX Sired by HIGG Remedy 732T

HBSC Ms Stud DUck 6159 Exhibited by Jake Krohmer - Wessington Springs, SD Sired by Rockn Stud Duck 8124U

Reserve Summer Yearling Champion

Junior Yearling Champion

Reserve Junior Yearling Champion

HIGG Zeta 289Z Exhibited by Allison Higgins - Watertown, TN Sired by BUSHS Unbelievable 423

HIGG Zammie 207Z Exhibited by Allison Higgins - Watertown, TN Sired by Plainview Lutton E102

HIGG Zilla 233Z Exhibited by Karlie Becking - Florence, SD Sired by Plainview Lutton E102

Senior Yearling Champion

Reserve Senior Yearling Champion

HIGG You Can’t Fool Me 168Y Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski - Wyoming, IL Sired by HIGG Remedy 723T

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BMS Yoyo Exhibited by SyAnn Foster - Lockney, TX Sired by BMS Tiger

Summer Yearling Champion

HIGG Zola 232Z Exhibited by Amelia Higgins - Watertown, TN Sired by Plainview Lutton E102

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feature

Jessica HarsH, 19 of oHio Parents: David and Michele Harsh future Plans?: Right now, I am currently a Sophomore at Purdue University with a double major in Agriculture Economics Sales & Marketing and Agriculture Communications. After graduation, I plan on attending grad school and eventually starting my own livestock promotions business.

What made you want to run for aJca Queen? I wanted to run for AJCA Queen because, as I round out serving on the junior board for my first term, I really enjoyed being able to interact with the youth.

Now being the AJCA Queen, it gives me the opportunity to interact with them and their families from a different perspective.

Which national show is your favorite? Louisville is by far my favorite!

What aspect of being queen are you looking forward to most? By having the title “AJCA Queen” most would think wearing the tiara would be at the top of my list. But for me it’s not quite number one. While it gives a new aspect to my wardrobe (and I won’t mind wearing it), the number one item at the top of my list is being able to work with the youth from a different leadership role both in and out of the ring.

My goal as the 2013 queen, is to be a positive role model for all the showman within the breed and someone they feel they can talk to on a regular basis. Also, I want to be an advocate for our breed and promote it to others to add the “Hybrid-Advantage” to their herds at home.

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What advice would you give to younger junior members just getting started in the aJca? Not getting involved at the national level until I was 15 made my path through the AJCA a little different than most. With that said, the best advice I can to ANY junior member is get started early!! Since my first junior nationals in 2010 at Springfield, IL, I have enjoyed every single experience with the Chianina Association. Along with getting involved early and being active, the next thing I want to stress to all the junior members is meet all the people you can, even if it is just a “hi!” to stranger, because these people you meet in the barns or waiting to give a speech or participate in showmanship are the ones that will help you so much in the future. Who knows your best friends may end up living 8 hours away like mine do!

Show ReSultS

2013 All-Around Winner: Malina Lindstrom Age: 13 State: Nebraska Parents: Nathan & Jeanette Lindstrom Future Plans: I plan to keep working hard to finish school and then pursue an ag degree in college.

I also want to continue to show cattle, grow my own herd, and help on our family farming/ranching operation. what does it mean to you to be named the 2013 All-Around Champion? Winning the AllAround is the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me! It’s a huge honor, especially when I think of all the great kids I got to compete with during the week. I am really thankful to the sponsors for the incredible prizes.

which national show is your favorite? I love Denver, but the NJHS is probably my favorite because of all the contests and activities. how many years have you attended the AJCA National Junior heifer Shows? 3 years what are your favorite aspects of being a part of the AJCA and attending various NJhS? I’ve met so many great people and look forward to spending the week with our “show family.” It’s also a chance for me to learn more about the cattle industry and our breed and practice my skills in and out of the ring.

what is the key to excelling at Junior Nationals and be able to compete for the All-Around Champion title? Of course it’s important to do your homework in getting your calves ready; but then, once you’re there, get involved in everything. Try all the contests and just do your best and have fun. It seems to get a little bit easier each time, and I learn something new every year.

2013 Herdsman Award: Segayle Foster Future Plans: I am the Competitions Coordinator with Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo in Austin, TX which national show is your favorite? The National Junior Heifer Show is my favorite week of the year. I love coming together with my Chi family, seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Age: 22 State: Texas Parents: Jody & Shaawnda Foster

what aspect of being named herdsman means the most to you?

Being named the 2013 Herdsman meant the world to me. I take so much pride in being a leader, hard

worker and role model within the association that I love. I was very honored to win this prestigious award because it’s something that I’ve worked towards my whole life. what advice would you give to younger junior members just getting started in the AJCA? I would encourage younger junior members to get involved in contests.

That’s where you meet so many people from all over the nation and build relationshiops with them. Plus you develop skills that will help you out later in life.

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Show ReSultS

Chianina Open Show Class Results Class 16 1) SBCC Bling Bling, exhibitedy by Isabelle Schultz, Cairo, NE. 2) MRH Pistol Annie, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 3) RTMC Ashton, exhibited by Abby Garver, Lima, OH. 4) WAG Miss Nikki 420Z, exhibited by Stephanie Kersten, Gretna, NE. Class 17 1) AWSC Miss I-80 250Z, exhibited by Brooke Hayden, Lowell, IN. 2) ROMN Candle 311Z, exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, AR. 3) Henney’s Miss Believe It, exhibited by Eric Rea, Bernard, IA. 4) BEF Fashion 72Z, exhibited by Sutton Bellar, Wesner, NE. 5) DSUL Whos Meyer 77Z, exhibited by Kendra Elder, Blum, TX. 6) Ms Rocking Debbie 11Z, exhibited by Malina Linstrom, Elm Creek, NE. 7) Kodi Wilma 2059, exhibited by Kodi Gehl, Ericson, NE. 8) CKCM Miss Pepper, exhibited by Carson Goff, Hopedale, IL. Class 18 1) GARW Carmen, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 2) SSUL Beth 600Z, exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, IA. 3) Miss Lights Out 72Z, exhibited by Janel Gilbert, Greenville, OH. 4) JPV Girlfriend, exhibited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, CO. 5) SKOG Ms Zina 713Z, exhibited by Hannah Webb, Groton, SD. 6) GARW Miss Shaquila, exhibited by Kathy Lehman, Shelby, OH. 7) KQM Divas, exhibited by Quin Rutt, Minden, NE. 8) Lutrick’s Magic Lady, exhibited by Austin Wooster, Charter Oak, IA. Class 19 1) MSC Roxie 008Z, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 2) WLCF Kasie, exhibited by Weston Coop, Shelbyville, TN. 3) MSHC Miss Rumor, exhibited by Cassidy Barker, Kearney, MO. 4) PVCF Ms Riley, exhibited by Zach Ferris, Ionia, MI. Class 20 1) AWSC Aristocrat Who 312Z, exhibited by Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, IN. 2) WC Sophie 230Z, exhibited by Taylor Pinkerton, Liberty, IN. 3) JF Goldie, exhibited by Dylan Russman, Pender, NE. Class 21 1) BCJ Peanut 1Z, exhibited by Brett Jones, Ardmore, OK. 2) SRR Miss Heinz 257Z, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN. 3) GSL Ms Fancy Lulu 211, exhibited by Neleigh Gehl, Ericson, NE. 4) GOP Zelda Pearl 203Z, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 5) SB Prism 225Z, exhibited by Bailey Hinrichs, Ayr, NE. 6) Bristol 763Z, exhibited by Jessica Harsh, Radnor, OH.

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Class 22 1) Ms Callie, exhibited by Chancee Clark, Romance, AR. 2) SKL Hot Jewel 2Z, exhibited by Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, IN. 3) BPF Miss Me 525Z, exhibited by Skyler Weber, Albion, NE. 4) JSUL Making Dreams 2990Z, exhibited by Jenna Tlach, Prole, IA. 5) FBF Zahara 017Z, exhibited by Kirby Nixon, Floydada, TX. 6) Ms. Z 926, exhibited by Carissa Hackbart, Seward, NE. Class 24 1) SBC Yoursofine, exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, AR. 2) BMS Y On Earth, exhibited by Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, KS. Class 25 1) NCD Champion Yeonna 1042, exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, AR. 2) KNSL Cinnamon 737Y, exhibited by Shelby Seymour, China, TX. 3) VBS Paula Dean 515Y, exhibited by Hailie Simpson, Falmouth, KY. 4) SF Greed Goddess 711, exhibited by Garret Bukowski, Adkins, TX. Class 26 1) BPF Miss Me 910Y, exhibited byAustin McCann, Bokchito, OK. 2) FBF Your Smilin Stocked, exhibited by Ellie Sennett, Waynetown, IN. Class 28 1) Hane Maizy, exhibited by Lane Manning, Union City, OH. 2) JDNC Ms Miley, exhibited by Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, NE. 3) KVO Destiny, exhibited by Kendra Vanorder, Hamilton, MI. ChianguS Female ShOw Class 1 1) Pays Zet To Win, exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, KS. Class 2 1) HIGG Zena 235Z, exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, TN. Class 3 1) HIGG Zeta 289Z, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN. 2) HIGG Zora 28Z, exhibited by Syann Foster, Lockney, TX. 3) BMS Zoann, exhibited by Malina Lindstrom, Elm Creek, NE. Class 5 1) HBSC Ms Stud Duck 6159, exhibited by Jake Krohmer, Wessington Springs, SD. 2) WLCF Blackberry, exhibited by Cole Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, TN.

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Class 6 1) HIGG Zammie 207Z, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN. 2) Classic Mercedes 509Z, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, NE. Class 7 1) LLW Card Erroline 36Z, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL. 2) HIGG Zylie 288Z, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN. 3) HBSC Ms Tommy Z201, exhibited by Jake Krohmer, Wessington Springs, SD. Class 8 1) HIGG Zola 232Z, exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, TN. 2) APS GK Forever Lady Margartie, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 3) HBSC Ms Wiggles Rito 20Z, exhibited by Evan Dutenhoffer, Watertown, SD. 4) MEFC Ms Marcia 214Z, exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, SD. 5) R&R Erica 3366 2170, exhibited by Sutton Bellar, Wisner, NE. 6) DCL Ms Black Lady 233Z, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, IA. Class 9 1) HIGG Zilla 233Z, exhibited by Karlie Becking Forence, SD. 2) SLD Seductive Wiggle 2S25Z, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, IA. 3) BMS ZSA ZSA, exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, TX. 4) SLD Sinful Wiggle 2S21Z, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, IA. Class 10 1) WLCF Skies A Fallen, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, TN. Class 12 1) R&R Erica 3366 2062, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, NE. 2) BMS Zeebra, exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, KS. Class 13 1) HIGG You Can’t Fool Me 168Y, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL. 2) ZMZ Zena, exhibited by Ashley Peter, Hicksville, OH.

Chianina Bull Show Class 1 / Champion Early Junior Bull Calf 1) SC Powerhouse 28A, exhibited by Emily Sennett, Waynestown, IN. Class 2 / Champion Senior Bull Calf 1) GOP High Wild Flier 238Z, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY. StEEr ProSPECt Show Class 1 1) KABONGO, exhibited by Margaret Wicks, Kanawha, IA. Class 2 1) MLCO Sir Charles, exhibited by Payden Smith, Holly Pond, AL. 2) Hot Tamale 101Z, exhibited by Jefferson KEller, St. Paul, NE. StEEr ProgrESS Show Class 1 1) KEJ Gus 27Z, exhibited by Kassidy Bremer, Fullerton, NE. 2) Triatan, exhibited by Trenton Elliott, Tekamah, NE. 3) SJP LKP 26 Trotter 730, exhibited by Luke Prill, Wichita, KS. Class 2 1) JD’s Battle Buddie, exhibited by Haley Ehrke, Orleans, NE. 2) PJWC Tator, exhibited by Jake Gall, Clarkson, NE. 3) J/D Slim Shady 5Z, exhibited by Joshua Peterson, Nebraska City, NE. Class 3 1) JDNC Crown Royal, exhibited by Tejlor Strope, Oneil, NE. 2) Chromer, exhibited by Ashley Wicks, Kanawha, KS. 3) CTLK 21Z, exhibited by Brendon Hauxwell, McCook, NE. Class 4 1) TBSC Uncle Joe 2Z, exhibited by Morayah Cupp, Champion, NE.

Class 14 1) BMS Yoyo, exhibited by Syann Foster, Lockney, TX.

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Show ReSultS

Chianina Female Class Results Chianina Female Show Class 1 1) CFBC Miss Buttercup, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, OH. 2) CFBC Miss Trixie, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, OH. 3) Fionachubbs, exhibited by Margaret Wicks, Kanawha, IA Class 3 1) ZMZ Zoey, exhibited by Mallory Peter, Hicksville, OH Class 4 1) RSR/WDF Sweetness 42Z, exhibited by Emily Sennett, Waynestown, IN. 2) WENT Zennedy 2040, exhibited by Madison Pleasant, Mathaville, LA. 3) BCJ Miss 2Z, exhibited by Brett Jones, Ardmore, OK. Class 5 1) MMMC Lady Calypso, exhibited by Payden Smith, Holly Pond, AL. 2) SSCZ Mono 867Z, exhibited by Bailey Oakes, Ardmore, OK. 3) PCCC Purple Matters 031Z, exhibited by Austin McCain, Bokchito, OK. 4) ADVM Ziva 32Z, exhibited by Preston Adams, Hartselle, AL. Class 6 1) Miss Mila, exhibited by Janel Gilbert, Greenville, OH. 2) DAJS Totally Cool 900, exhibited by Richard DeMoss, Bowie, TX. 3) EUC Zynn 2049, exhibited by Abbey Chrz, Perry, OK. 4)BPF Princess 650Z, exhibited by Anna Loftin, Elm Grove, LA. 5) DAJS Duchess 518 228Z, exhibited by Kendra Elder, Blum, TX. 6) BPF Princess 100Z, exhibited by Tayler Gall, Clarkson, NE. 7) VBS CTAC I CANDY 315, exhibited by Hailie Simpson, Falmouth, KY. 8) JLJL Zoolander 102Z, exhibited by Kirby Nixon, Floydada, TX. Class 7 1) Hot Miss Mercedes 101Z, exhibited by Katlyn Ahrens, West Point, NE. Class 8 1) Bearhill’s Ms Onyx, exhibited by Curtis Harsh, Radnor, OH. Class 9 1) PVCF Ms Macy Ann, exhibited by Gabrielle Hutchison, Onondaga, MI.

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Class 10 1) BHCC Rihanna, exhibited by Tejlor Strope, Oneill, NE. 2) Wave On, exhibited by Gatlin Goodson, Shattuck, OK. 3) SRR Miss Check Mate 36Z, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN. 4) Addie 508Z, exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL. 5) TFR Harley, exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, NE. 6) HBSC Ms Velvet 211R, exhibited by Brandon OVerman, Liberal, MO. 7) WMBX 9Z, exhibited by Karen Hiltbrand, Seven Mile, OH. Class 11 1) JDH Miss Monopoly 3Z ET, exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, KS. 2) CMAC Best Friend 209Z, exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, IA. 3) TBSC Cruella 102Z, exhibited by Taylor Hett, Fort Morgan, CO. 4) GF Red Velvet Z720, exhibited by Kash Long, Wheeler, TX. 5) BEF Mademoiselle, exhibited by Jade Hill, Falls City, NE. 6) DSUL Mayday 123Z ET, exhibited by Konner Kirkpatrick, Avilla, IN. Class 12 1) Lady Bird, exhibited by Cody Vance, Cardington, OH. 2) Candy Apply 426Z, exhibited by Sarah Simpson, Russellville, OH. 3) JAJ Miss Peaches, exhibited by Bailey Brawner, Burrton, KS. 4) BEF Sugar, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, NE. 5) Miss Toshiba, exhibited by Tyler Lay, Glenvil, NE. 6) TBSC Blaze 417Z, exhibited

by Cody Harms, Grand Island, NE. 7) Guy Taylor, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, TN. 8) Maggie 257Z, exhibited by Kaylee Miller, Lacona, IA. Class 13 1) KWR Miss Patience, exhibited by Chancee Clark, Romance, AR. 2) THATA Girl, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN. 3) Ms Bayonna, exhibited by Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, NE. 4) JAJ Miss Smoken Jacelyn, exhibited by Sydney Gehl, Ericson, NE. 5) TMAF Terri, exhibited by Luke Thelen, Portland, MI. Class 14 1) TFR Chloe, exhibited by Shelby Manning, Union City, OH. 2) Kalley, exhibited by Alex Meduna, Colon, NE. Class 15 1) WIJ Ms Impulse 145Z, exhibited by Skyler Weber, Albion, NE. 2) FBF Zee Jackie 052Z, exhibited by R. Keenan Nixon, Floydada, TX. 3) BAPC Bailens Dream, exhibited by Wyatt Oneal, Muskogee, OK. 4) PVCF Ms Nellie, exhibited by Gabrielle Hutchison, Onondaga, MI. 5) TMAF Miss Showtime, exhibited by Logan Thelen, Portland, MI.

GRand Champion Chi Bull

GOP High Wild Flier 238Z DOB: September 9, 2012 Exhibited by Laurel Culp - Nicholasville, KY Sire: M-C Doc Holiday 112D PCF Dam: Elm-Lodge Wildest Dream 45W

ReseRve GRand Champion Chi Bull

SC Powerhouse 28A DOB: March 10, 2013 Exhibited by Emily Sennett, Waynestown, IN Sire: BK Unlimited Power 472 Dam: JSUL Nena 0877 AUGUST 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 31

Show ReSultS

Grand champion prospect steer

MLCO Sir Charles 42Z • DOB: September 16, 2012 Exhibited by Payden Smith - Holly Pond, AL Sire: Monopoly • Dam: MLCO Ms Business 3P

reserve Grand champion prospect steer Hot Tamale 101Z • DOB: March 10, 2012 Exhibited by Jefferson Keller - St. Paul, NE Sire: MCCO Tycoon 1155 • Dam: KELR Miss Sophie

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Grand champion proGress steer JDNC Crown Royal • DOB: March 15, 2012 Exhibited by Tejlor Strope - Oneill, NE Sire: Monopoly • Dam: OHL Love Bug 233M

reserve Grand champion proGress steer KEJ Gus 27Z • DOB: April 19, 2012 Exhibited by Kassidy Bremer, Fullerton, NE Sire: Monopoly • Dam: KJ Macey

Show reSultS

In all contest photos: 1st place is front left and 10th place is back right.

All Around Winners 1.

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Malina Lindstrom Laurel Culp Ty Sexton Neleigh Gehl Kassidy Bremer Lucas Wisnefski Kelsey Culp Allyson Ottensmeier Sydney Williams Kendra VanOrder

Salesmanship

Junior Division 1. Malina Lindstrom 2. Karly Kirkpatrick 3. Kassidy Bremer 4. Neleigh Gehl 5. Abby Garver 6. Madison Pleasant 7. Konner Kirkpatrick 8. Jacob Gall 9. Taylor Pinkerton 10. Cole Lehnert

NE KY IA NE NE IL KY KS NE MI

NE IN

Intermediate Division 1. Miles Stagemeyer 2. Kendra Elder 3. Laurel Culp 4. Shelby Seymour 5. Sydney Wisnefski 6. Lucas Wisnefski 7. Kodi Gehl 8. Taylor Gall 9. Shelby Manning 10. Tyler Pinkerton

OH IN

Senior Division 1. Kendra VanOrder 2. Allyson Ottensmeier 3. Ty Sexton 4. Sydney Gehl 5. Brittany Conkey 6. Taylot Graham 7. Elizabeth Heaton 8. Blythe Graham 9. Halley Becking 10. Kelsey Culp

MI KS IA NE OH TN IL TN SD KY

ND LKJ KY TX IL IL NE

Public Speaking Junior Division 1. Neleigh Gehl 2. Taylor Pinkerton 3. Becca Chamberlin 4. Kassidy Bremer 5. Jace Stagemeyer 6. Karly Kirkpatrick 7. Maci Chamberlin 8. Malina Lindstrom 9. Madison Pleasant 10. Jacob Gall

NE IN IN NE NE IN IN NE LA NE

Intermediate Division 1. Jade Hill 2. Miles Stagemeyer 3. Keiffer Sexton 4. Laurel Culp 5. Kodi Gehl 6. Tayler Gall 7. Luke Prill 8. Stephanie Kersten 9. Shelby Manning 10. Sydney Wisnefski

NE NE IA KY NE NE KS NE OH IL

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Show ReSultS

Senior Division 1. Allyson Ottensmeier 2. Blythe Graham 3. Kelsey Culp 4. Ty Sexton 5. Sydney Gehl 6. Kaylee Miller 7. Taylor Graham 8. Kendra VanOrder

KS TN KY IA NE IA TN MI

Stockmans Contest Junior Division 1. Cassidy Barker 2. Neleigh Gehl 3. Malina Lindstrom 4. Taylor Pinkerton 5. Paige Miller 6. Madison Pleasant 7. Konner Kirkpatrick 8. Kathlyn Hauxwell 9. Kassidy Bremer 10. Emily Sennett

MO NE NE IN WY LA IN NE NE IN

Intermediate Division 1. Ty Sexton 2. Kelsey Culp 3. Jefferson Keller 4. Sydney Gehl 5. Taylor Graham 6. Brittany Conkey 7. Allison Higgins 8. SyAnn Foster 9. Amelia Higgins 10. Kendra VanOrder

IA KY NE NE TN OH TN TX TN MI

Senior Division 1. Ty Sexton 2. Kelsey Culp 3.

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Jefferson Keller Sydney Gehl Taylor Graham Brittany Conkey Allison Higgins SyAnn Foster Amelia Higgins Kendra VanOrder

IA KY NE NE TN OH TN TX TN MI

Showmanship Junior Division 1. Becca Chamberlin 2. Chancee Clark 3. Malina Lindstrom 4. Kassidy Bremer 5. Jacob Gall 6. Sutton Bellar 7. Emily Sennett 8. Brooke Hayden 9. Kathy Lehman 10. Mallory Peter Intermediate Division 1. Taylor Goering 2. Kendra Elder 3. Shelby Seymour 4. Laurel Culp 5. Lucas Wisnefski 6. Tejlor Strope 7. Mason Walker 8. Ellie Sennett 9. Abby Nelson 10. Sydney Williams

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Senior Division 1. Bailey Core 2. SyAnn Foster

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Megan Hunt Nick Sullivan Taylor Hett Emma Vickland Jessica Harsh Kelsey Rutt Quinn Rutt Leslie Rogers

Judging Contest IN AR NE NE NE NE IN IN OH OH

Junior Division 1. Malina Lindstrom 2. Paige Miller 3. Sutton Bellar 4. Jace Stagemeyer 5. Mallory Peter 6. Emily Sennett 7. Jacob Gall 8. Konner Kirkpatrick 9. Becca Chamberlin 10. Kash Long

NE WY NE NE OH IN NE IN IN TX

KS TX TX KY IL NE AR IN NE NE

Intermediate Division 1. Sydney Wisnefski 2. Lucas Wisnefski 3. Bailey Hinrichs 4. Tyler Pinkerton 5. Luke Prill 6. P.D. Miller 7. Bailey Oakes 8. Taylor Dorsey 9. Skyler Miller 10. Carson Goff

IL IL NE IN KS WY OK CO WY IL

Show ReSultS Senior Division 1. Segayle Foster 2. Taylor Graham 3. Emma Vickland 4. Kendra VanOrder 5. Janel Gilbert 6. Brittany Conkey 7. SyAnn Foster 8. Elizabeth Heaton 9. Allyson Ottensmeier 10. Jefferson Keller

TX TN CO MI OH OH TX IL KS NE

Photography

Junior Division 1. Becca Chamberlin 2. Kassidy Bremer 3. Madison Pleasant 4. Malina Lindstrom 5. Konner Kirkpatrick 6. Dylan Russman 7. Karly Kirkpatrick 8. Hailie Simpson 9. Abby Garver 10. Colby Manning Intermediate Division 1. Keiffer Sexton 2. Kennedy Core 3. Luke Prill 4. Stephanie Kersten 5. Taylor Dorsey 6. Lucas Wisnefski 7. Lane Manning 8. Curtis Harsh 9. Maddy Udell 10. Sydney Wisnefski

Senior Division 1. Brittany Conkey 2. Kaylee Miller 3. Katlyn Ahrens 4. Chris Bastian 5. Madison Leinweber 6. Brittany Gross 7. Megan Hunt 8. Bailey Core 9. Ty Sexton 10. Anna Loftin

Team Fitting IN NE LA NE IN NE IN KY OH OH IA IA KS NE CO IL OH OH IA IL

Junior Division 1st Place Team Jacob Gall Sutton Bellar Dylan Russman

2nd Place Team Malina Lindstrom Neleigh Gehl Jace Stagemeyer 3rd Place Team Brooke Hayden Taylor Pinkerton Cassidy Barker

OH IA NE MO IL MO OH IA IA LA

Intermediate Division 1st Place Team Taylor Dorsey Skyler Miller P.D. Miller 2nd Place Team Abby Nelson Sydney Williams Tejlor Strope 3rd Place Team Kodi Gehl Miles Stagemeyer Trenton Elliott Senior Division 1st Place Team Jesse Bastian Chris Bastian Kodi McCullugh 2nd Place Team Ty Sexton Eric Rea Kelsey Culp 3rd Place Team Leighton Robbins Garret Bukowski Laney Syphrett

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Show ReSultS

Beef Quiz Bowl Junior Division 1st Place Team Taylor Pinkerton Cassidy Barker Brooke Hayden Becca Chamberlin

2nd Place Team Carissa Hackbart Jacob Gall Brandon Overman Madison Pleasant Intermediate Division 1st Place Team Skyler Miller P.D. Miller Paige Miller Taylor Dorsey

Salesmanship Contest

Salesmanship Contest

Salesmanship Contest

Public Speaking Contest

Public Speaking Contest

Public Speaking Contest

Stockmans Contest

Stockmans Contest

Junior Division

Senior Division

Intermediate Division

Junior Division

2nd Place Team Jade Hill Taylor Gall Isabelle Shultz Shelby Manning Senior Division 1st Place Team Taylor Graham Blythe Graham Allison Higgins Amelia Higgins 2nd Place Team Laney Syphrett Leighton Robbins Garret Bukowski Ashley Fertex

Intermediate Division

Junior Division

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Senior Division

Intermediate Division

Show ReSultS

Showmanship Contest Junior Division

Judging Contest

Showmanship Contest

Showmanship Contest

Intermediate Division

Senior Division

Junior Division

Intermediate Division

Judging Contest

Judging Contest

Photography Contest

Photography Contest

Photography Contest

Team Fitting Contest

Team Fitting Contest

Junior Division

Team Fitting Contest Junior Division

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Intermediate Division

Intermediate Division

Senior Division

Senior Division

Senior Division

Show ReSultS

Beef Quiz Bowl Contest Junior Division 1st Place

Beef Quiz Bowl Contest Junior Division 2nd Place

Beef Quiz Bowl Contest

Beef Quiz Bowl Contest

Beef Quiz Bowl Contest

Beef Quiz Bowl Contest

Intermediate Division 1st Place

Intermediate Division 2nd Place

Senior Division 1st Place

Senior Division 2nd Place

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BuLLETIN NAILE Jr. Show Ownership Deadline Sept. 15: The ownership deadline for all junior cattle is September 15, 2013. This means all cattle must be purchased and papered in the juniors name by September 15, 2013. Please call the ACA with any questions (816) 431-2808.

Bulletin Information Needed: The ACJ is always looking for information to print concerning our members. If you have any news or activities that you have been involved in or know of someone that was involved in them, please send the news to Tyler Humphrey at (816) 431-2808 or acamarketing@earthlink.net.

National Sale Entry Deadline October 1: If you are interested in consigning an elite female to the national Sale in Louisville please contact Tyler Humphrey at (816) 431-2808 or acamarketing@ earthlink.net.

Banner Ads on ACA Website: Take advantage of the banner ad space available on the ACA website. Members can utilize this space to advertise a sale, an operation or anything pertaining to your operation that you want to get out in front of the public, 24/7. Contact Tyler Humphrey at acamarketing@earthlink.net or (816) 431-2808 for more information.

Get All The Latest News: For up to date news, sale reports and show results please visit www.hybridadvantage.blogspot.com This is a great place to find all of the most current news in the Chianina Breed.

ACA National Show Entry Deadline October 1: All entries for the ACA National Show in Louisville must be received by October 1, 2013.

ACA National Show & Sale Hotel Headquarters: The Courtyard by Marriott will serve as the headquarters for the 2013 National Show & Sale. You

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can make reservations by calling (502) 368-5678.

Please ask for the American Chianina Assoc. room block rate.

NWSS Junior Heifer Show: The American Chianina Assoc. is proud to announce that there will be a junior heifer Chianina show at the 2014 National Western Stock Show held in Denver, Co. The show will take place on Monday, January 20, 2014 and will be held on the “Hill�. All cattle must meet the 6.25% Chianina blood rule. Chianina and Chiangus cattle will have their own shows unless numbers do not warrant it. A complete schedule will be printed in the National Western premium book. More information will be posted as it becomes available on the ACA website at www.chicattle.org.

NWSS Market Steer Show: The American Chianina Assoc. is proud to announce that there will be a Chianina division for the market steer show at the 2014 National Western Stock Show held in Denver, Co. The show is on January 23, 2014 Per ACA rules, market steers must be papered Chianina but does not need to meet the minimum % rule. A complete schedule will be printed in the National Western premium book. More information will be posted as it becomes available on the ACA website at www.chicattle.org.

COrrECTIONS From May-June Issue

These names & addresses were wrong in the membership listing: James and Jean Johnson James and Connie Johnson 10461 NW Polk City Dr. 5J-2GTHR Chianina 10398 NW 44th St. Polk City, IA 50226 Polk City, IA 50226 Top Sires of the year. Please see corrected numbers.

Total Progeny Registered Last Year: TR Trail Blazer 2CA 65 calves registered M-C Doc Holiday 112D PCF 99 calves registered Monopoly 2,051 calves registered

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News

Protect Your Brand: Trademarks for Beef Cattle Operations Cari Rincker, Esq.

B

rand recognition can be a valuable asset for beef cattle operations. Obtaining a registered trademark gives the owner enforcement rights against others who use confusingly similar marks in a particular class of goods or services. Cattlemen and women should consider taking this step towards protecting its intellectual property, which can oftentimes be an invaluable asset to a livestock operation.

Overview Put simply, a trademark is the identifying mark of a beef cattle operation for consumers or other members of the agriculture community in connection with particular goods (e.g., beef, show cattle supplies) or services (e.g., consulting services, cattle photography). A trademark can take place in many forms including words (i.e., a standard character or stylized wordmark) (“Rincker Beef ”) or a symbol/logo (i.e., a design mark).

A trademark can only be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) if the goods or services are used in interstate commerce (i.e., across state lines).

If the livestock good or service is only used with intrastate commerce (i.e., within a state boundary) then a trademark may be sought for at the

state level. For example, if you an Illinois cattle producer and out-ofstate buyers have purchased calves at your annual production sale, then your beef operation has entered interstate commerce. Alternatively, if you are a beef blogger in Nebraska and sell advertisements on your blog to vendors throughout the country, then you are doing business in interstate commerce. If a beef cattle operation is not currently using the mark in interstate commerce but plans to use it in the future, then an “intent to use” trademark application can be filed.

Distinctiveness Additionally, a trademark must be distinctive in order to be registered. The best trademarks are arbitrary or fanciful – such as Kraft® cheese, Aunt Jemima® or Nike® -- and don’t have a separate meaning other than the brand of goods it represents. Suggestive marks include language regarding the goods or services provides, such as Agvance®, eSaleBarn®, or Breed Lautner®. Marks that are considered “merely descriptive” are not typically registered unless distinctiveness can be gained over time (e.g., AgChat because it is used as a popular hashtag on Twitter among the agriculture community).

Last names (surnames) are also considered descriptive. Descriptive

brands (“Rincker Cattle Co.”) can be put on the USPTO’s secondary registery until the necessary distinctiveness is achieved; then, the mark will be put on the USPTO’s principal registry so long as the mark has been used exclusively, and continuously for 5 years. In such cases, the applicant can still use the ® mark and have certain trademark enforcement rights. Generic marks can never be trademarked (“Farm” or “agriculture”). However, if a brand name or logo contains a generic term then a disclaimer can be used stating that no exclusive claim is 3 made to that term (e.g., Software Solutions Integrated, LLC® with no exclusive claim to “Software Solutions” or “LLC”).

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News Enforcement Rights Importantly, a trademark or servicemark offers protection against “confusingly similar” marks within a certain class of goods or services.

For example, if a cattle farm or ranch obtained a servicemark for “the breeding and sale of seedstock cattle” it would not have trademark protection if someone decided to use the mark for an agricultural magazine or a t-shirt. That said, each trademark class of goods and services has a separate filing fee. Beef cattle operations should choose the number of classes that properly cover the goods and services offered to the public.

Symbols Although registration is not essential to trademark protection in the United States, if eligible, trademark registration with the USPTO greatly enhances legal protections to the trademark owner within a class of services or goods.

Before registering a mark with the USPTO, a beef cattle operation can usually use the small (servicemark) or ™ (trademark) symbol to help protect the brand. Before doing so, the livestock farm should consult with an attorney. Once a farm has a For more information: Cari B. Rincker Rincker Law, PLLC Licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the District of Columbia 535 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212) 427-2049 cari@rinckerlaw.com www.rinckerlaw.com

registered trademark, it can use the ® symbol by the mark.

What Next Once trademark registration is obtained, the work is not over.

The farmer or rancher must renew the mark at 6 years, 10 years, and every decade thereafter showing the USPTO that the owner is still actively using the mark in interstate commerce. If these deadlines are not timely met, the applicant will need to reapply for the trademark. A good trademark lawyer will help calendar these deadlines to ensure that the client does not miss these important renewals; however, cattlemen and women should also pay attention to these deadlines. To help manage deadlines for multiple trademarks, livestock operations are encouraged to work with their lawyer and maintain a trademark spreadsheet to help organize important information relating to the trademarks, including renewal deadlines.

Once a farm has obtained a trademark on the principal registry, it may license use of the trademark to other persons for a monthly or annual fee. For example, Farmer Jane may come up with a great slogan or logo for agri-tourism and wish to license it out to those farms who

wish to use that mark. The owner of the trademark may also sell or assign its trademark rights to another owner. A trademark assignment is an important (and sometimes forgotten step) with the sale of an agribusiness.

Beware of Trademark Infrigement Finally, before starting a business, it is prudent to run a search on the USPTO’s website to ensure that another person or entity has not already registered a confusingly similar mark. In certain cases, it is wise to hire a professional searcher to give a thorough report of similar trademarks filed at the state and federal level and other public records. Even if someone has not filed a trademark does not mean that they do not have trademark rights to protect their brand. Trademark registration 4 gives the owner a rebuttable presumption in court that they were “first in time, first in right” to the use of the mark.

Before filing a trademark with the USPTO, beef cattle operations are advised to consult an agriculture attorney licensed in any U.S. jurisdiction. To file a trademark at the state level, a farm or ranch should work with an attorney licensed in that state. ©ACA

About the Author: Cari Rincker is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington D.C. She is a general practitioner in New York City with concentrations in food, agriculture law and family law. She is also mediator, prolific writer, and articulate speaker.

Cari continues to have her boots planted firmly in agriculture and enjoys judging livestock shows and taking pictures of the livestock industry and rural life. She is the co-owner of Rincker Cattle Company, a SimAngus operation in Shelbyville, Illinois, and is on the leadership board for National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Young Producers’ Council.

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Advertiser’s index A.B.’s Ranch......................................54 Ard Ridge Cattle Company................50 Circle E Cattle Company...................54 Circle E Farms...................................49 Champagne Farms.............................50 Chianina Association..............IFC, IBC Clarahan Farms.................................50 CK Cattle Company..........................49 Coward, Danny..................................51 Dicks Chiangus..................................37 Edje Technologies..............................10 Edwards Cattle Company..................54 Esch Cattle Company........................51 Foster Brothers Farms........................54 Four Roses Cattle...............................43 Garrett’s Show Cattle.........................49 Gehrke Farms....................................49 Gettinger Chi Angus...................47, 50

Graham Chiangus..............................53 Grassland Farms.................................53 Higgins Farms....................................25 Hunt Farms........................................52 Johnson Chiangus..............................49 Kevin Wendt Auctioneer....................52 McHale Farms...................................54 Melroe Farms.....................................52 Miller, Jeff..........................................49 MPJ Cattle Company...........................3 National Western Stockshow..............48 Nigro’s Western Store.........................50 Ramsey Chiangus........................38, 51 Riverbend Farm.................................53 Riverview Farm.................................52 Ron Kreis, Auctioneer........................52 RSE Farms, Inc..................................49

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Schaefer Chiangus..............................52 Schrick Land & Cattle.......................54 Sears Marketing Services....................49 Sexton ChiAngus...............................50 Sheets ChiAngus................................37 Sky Meadows.....................................53 Talmo Ranch......................................49 VBS Farms.........................................50 VKR Cattle Company........................51 Ventura Farms....................................51 Walco Farms.......................................51 Walter G. Mizes Ranches...................54 Whitten Chiangus..............................54 Willow Oak Cattle Ranch..................53 Wilson Cattle Company.......................7 Wilstem Guest Ranch........................50 Woodhaven Farms......................53, BC Woodlawn Farms..............................BC

Chi GenetiCs DireCtory

AlAbAmA

illinois

Johnson

C h i a ng us

Chuck Madaris

Ned Ellis

Cell: (334) 657-5833

Home (334) 227-4446

232 Cruise Rd. • Hope Hull, AL 36043

Terry Johnson, Owner 309.337.8440

GF “Professional Sale Management & Marketing Services” Alan Sears 61 Westward Way • Eaton, CO 80615 Home/Office: (970) 454-3986 • Mobile: (970) 396-7521 aksears8@msn.com • www.searsmarketingservices.com

Gehrke Farms

Gehrke Farms Beef ( 877) LEANBEEF • gehrke.farms@yahoo.com Freezer Beef & Beef Snack Sticks Troy Gehrke, Manager Delavan, Illinois (309) 244-7819 • Barn (309) 846-1614 • Cell

Garland & Kathie Gehrke Hartsburg, Illinois (217) 642-5862

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Jeff Miller

Farms, Inc.

P.O. Box 330 Stephens, GA 30667

Roddy Sturdivant

Rob Postin

mobile (770) 372–0400 office (770) 921–3207

Drew Johnson 309.337.5700

home (706) 759–2220 barn (706) 759–2209

Grand Champion Steer 2012 Indiana State Fair

6863 S. 200 E. Cutler, IN 46920 (765) 268-2409 (765) 414-4547 – cell

Talmo Ranch Chiangus & Chiford Cattle Wayne & Jill Miller, Owners P.O. Box 68 • Talmo, GA 30575 Phone: (706) 693-4133 or Fax: (706) 693-4359 Email: talmoranch@aol.com

Web site: www.talmoranch.com

Cell: 765-969-0154 Email: lgarrett@globalsite.net

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chI GenetIcs DIRectoRy

Gettinger Chi Angus

Kansas

Selling Bulls, Heifers & Steers Barb Gettinger 3464 S. 325 E. Rushville, IN 46173

Jeff & Lisa Gettinger 4858 E 200 S Rushville, IN 46713 (765) 561-4434 jlgett@yahoo.com

Sam Gettinger (765) 561-3130 s.gettinger@yahoo. com

WWW.gEttINgERCHIANguS.Com

Guest Ranch

Bulls & Females for sale at all times.

P.O. Box 189 French Lick, IN 47432 (812) 630-4850

Home of WRL Tracken

Iowa

Clarahan Farms Dennis • Ryan • Neil

Breeders of Chiangus Cattle 19425 280th Avenue • Harper, IA 52231 (641) 635-2454 – office Dennis: (319) 330-6377 • Ryan: (641) 660-2713 Neil: (641) 660-2257

3320 merriam Lane • Kansas City, KS 66106 1-800-521-3330 NiGRoSweSteRNStoRe.Com

KentucKy

814 Ard Ridge Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Office & Fax: (606) 871-9454 Owners: Leonard & June Branscum: (606) 871-7859 Neal & Rebekah Branscum: (606) 872-5395

Home of Quality Chiangus Cattle Val B. & Vicky B. Shields

837 Dahms Rd. Falmouth, KY 41040 (859) 654-4440 or (859) 391-0758 Web site: www.VBSFarms.com

Champagne Farms

Fullblood Chianina Bulls & Females Available

Chris & Brandhi Howard 5365 West Highway 36 Sharpsburg, KY 40374 606.247.2154 chris.howard@bath.kyschools.us www.champagnefarm.com

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chi gEnEtics DiREctORy

Mississippi

Danny Coward

Home of WOCR Ozzie 67M, sire of the winning Beef Derby Calves

For Sale: Semen on RDD Mr VRD 105N Utilizing genetics from Willow Oak Ranch & circle E Farms 501 Russell Rd.• Noxapater, MS 39346 (662) 724-2685 (home) • (662) 325-2675 (work) • coward@ cvm.msstate.edu

Michigan

nEbRaska

V VK KR Home of FBF Nevada Nights 2CA

The Vander Kolks Carl, Gail, Craig, Kim & Susan Dorr, Michigan

(616) 896-9190 (office) • (616) 896-9433 (Carl & Gail) (616) 896-1637 (Brady & Susan Ostrom)

Ventura Farm

Chiangus, Chimaine & Angus Bulls Available by Private Treaty

Ken, Deb & Christina Geuns 4995 Sleight Rd. Bath, MI 48808 (517) 641-7152

Harlan & Leah Ritchie 4537 Comanche Dr. Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 333-0649

VF New Edition 201 1CM 2003 ACA National Champion Chi Bull

Ramsey Chiangus Lincoln, Nebraska

Customer Focused on Value Traits And Services Producers of Chiangus and Chimaine Breeding Cattle Breeding Heifers, Breeding Bulls and Club Calves Now Available For Viewing and Sale Private Treaty • Call for Directions Bill & Linda Ramsey 5125 South 75th Street • Lincoln, NE 68516 Cell: (308) 380-1549 www.ramseychiangus.com

Card ad SpaCe

Contact Tyler Humphrey to reserve your next card ad.

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Chi GeNetiCs DireCtory

New Jersey

RIVERVIEW FARM FULL BLOOD CHIANINA NOW AVAILABLE: Bulls & Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Open & Bred Heifers Bull Calves

Adam F. Ambielli 412 Trimmer Road Califon, New Jersey 07830 (908) 832-2526 ambielli@earthlink.net

North Dakota

ohio

Hunt Farms

Tom, Deanna and Megan 2505 Weavers Station – Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346

Home Phone (937) 548-3050

Ron KReis, AuctioneeR

2013 NWSS Champion Chianina Female Pen

Bryan, John & Jerry Schaefer P.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733 Bryan: (701) 721-8091 bschaefer@srt.com John: (701) 720-7220 Jerry: (701) 720-2061 schaeferchiangus@srt.com

Visit us at www.schaeferchiangus.com

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2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Specializing in Purebred & General Livestock Auctions Ron Kreis Adamsville, OH (740) 796-5242 (740) 683-3235 rtkreis93@gmail.com

Steve, Barb, Tyler & Bethany 8005 Hwy. 32 Gwinner, ND 58040 (701) 678-2225 Tyler (Cell) (605) 695-3295

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CHi geneTiCs DireCTory

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Tennessee

Jan, Jeff & Brandon Johnson P.O. Box 475 Dunlap, TN 37327 Cell (423) 240-4411 Home (423) 949-3559 email: janbjohnson@yahoo.com www.riverbendcattle.com

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“Come visit us in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley” John Coble, Consultant • (406) 254-2548 scott Coble, Herd Manager • (423) 921-4221 Business office: old Mills square 215W. Broadway st., ste. D, • rogersville, Tn 37857 (423) 272- 0225 richard Alan Arnold, President & Manager

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John & Debbie Woodroof 1264 Young Rd. Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-3519

Tennessee Chianina Steer & Heifer Futurity

Tom Gunn & Family R.R. 3, Box 120 Decherd, TN 37324 (615) 467-3254

Graham ChianGus Breeders of Quality Chi Cattle

Pete, Debra, Taylor & Blythe Graham

2355 Peavine Firetower Rd. • Crossville, TN 38571 (931) 484-4666 August 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 53

Chi genetiCs DireCtory

texas

FBF Jody & Shawnda Foster David & Darlee Foster Josh Lesky: 806-292-8842 Casey Hilmes:405-443-9131

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Circle E Cattle Company Mineral Wells, Texas

Raising Quality Chi Cattle Shawn Ethridge (940) 328-4723

BW Ethridge (940) 452-1100

www.fosterbrosfarms.com Walter G. Mizes Ranches

Fullblood Chianina bulls and females always available.

Charles McDonald Ranch Manager/Herdsman Hwy. 281 North Hico, TX 76457 (254) 796-4070 • Fax (254) 796-2330

Keith & Dana Schrick Business: (817) 613-0724 Cell: (817) 366-6435

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Jason Schrick Business: (817) 596-0799 Cell: (817) 366-8511

Certified Brucellosis & TB Free Herd ID #20020090310

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Anthony “tony” EdwArds 714 Burwells ave. • staunton, va 24401 101 neal Ct. • wright City, Mo 63390 202-460-0384 tonyedwards@comcast.net

Fullblood Chianina & ChiFords

west virginia

McHale Farms Lewisburg & Union, West Virginia Land & Cattle Club Calf & Chiangus Steve McHale P.O. Box 302 • Union, WV 24983 (304) 772-3389 • (304) 667-1962 whomadewho1@frontier.com Page 54 | Chianina Journal | August 2013

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