March / April 2018

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Visitors welcome!

Come check us out at the Ranch!

Jerry, June, Jay & Judd Gibson Decatur, Texas - Roxton, Texas 214-801-3000 4Jfamilypartnership.com

Family Cattle

FULLBLOOD SEMEN AVAILABLE JUSTIN

Sire: FRT Fire Cracker Dam: Cornerstone Kambray Two-time Grand Champion Fullblood Bull Fort Worth Stock Show

His first calves are hitting the ground and are outstanding!

eds r b d n a s r e if n he Fullblood ope t the Ranch! available a

Selling Private Treaty 10 outstanding purebred Maine heifers, 7-8 months bred.

AI’d to easy calving, purebred Maine bulls!

Cunia bred heifer AI’ed to Trendsetter

JSAR Half Section Sold to Brandon Bird Ranch Texas Full Sib To Titan

Dam has at least 6 generations of proven JSAR calving ease.

JSAR Mr. Titan D7 Reg 18756592 Sold to Nohavista Ranch, Texas Titan x Hotrod

Dam was a Kansas State Fair Grand Champion Angus

JSAR Cat D11 Reg 18756569 Sold to Mitch Hall, Texas Scotland x Opportunity

One of the best genomic profiles of all non parent Angus bulls

JSAR Back Forty Reg 18065130 Sold to Dunk Cattle, Nebraska Full sib to Titan

JSAR Kansas Reg 18766951 Sold to Mitch Hall, Texas Scotland x Doc 765

JSAR Mr. Titan D10 Reg 18756565 Sold to Rod Geppert Family, South Dakota

Titan x Final Answer

JSAR Red EYE Reg 18756597 Sold to Howard Ranch, Oklahoma Titan x Morgans Direction

Direct result of the Fink Vixon 765 Cow family

Full sib to JSAR SCOTLAND and JSAR Red Factor . All three used heavily here!

Red Eye and Red Factor are red gene carriers.

JSAR Mr Kodiak D103 Reg 18756567 Sold to Black Hawk Farms, Tennessee Kodiak X59 x Design Doctor

JSAR Mr Titan D131 Reg 18756574 Sold to Wes Hudson, Arkansas Titan x Maverick

One of the best epd profiles of the breed.

Backed by two Pathfinders . Maternal Granddam is in the Donor pen.

The best heifer bull prospect to emerge this year.

Granddam is a maternal sib to a Grand Steer in Denver and paternal sib to a res. grand steer Missouri State Fair

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Headquarters by Blake Nelson Commercial Connection by Josh Cribbs National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.

Announcements National Maine-Anjou Show, Fort Worth, Texas 2018 Board of Director’s Meeting Index/Dateline

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Grass to

ETR

707

Griswold Cattle

(Full sister to 707)

Grid

Act BW: 85 Act WW: 730

Profit x Trademark PB SM

GCC

596

APRIL 14, 2018

Follet, texas

bone, mass POWER

DEMAND THE RUGGEDNESS YOU NEED

the consistency you

Act BW: 82 Act WW: 695

Irish Whiskey x New Edition 3/8 Maine

GCC

RIM ROCK

BW WW YW MM 2.2 51 85 20

First Class x 835

Act BW: 79 Act WW: 845 Act Weight: 1360

First Class x 835

First Class x 835

GCC

466E

250 Bulls - Angus, simAngus, & irish Whiskey Angus 50 PAirs & Bred heifers Act BW: 76 Act WW: 610

Maternal Made x Total Recall. Mainetainer

John Griswold: 405-780-3300 Greg Griswold: 405-780-0100

Josh Taylor: 918-605-5139 Craig Sand: 405-564-4319

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LOT 6 Maine-Anjou

by BK Cherokee Kid

LOT 38 HORNED HEREFORD

by Catapult

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018

1:00 PM

AT THE RANCH, MADILL, OKLAHOMA

LOT 20 - MAINETAINER/ CHI by a Monopoly son LOT 34 - HORNED HEREFORD

by Valor

LOT 5 - 75% MAINE-ANJOU by Maternal Made

LOT 2 - MAINE-ANJOU by Maternal Made

SELLING 65 HEAD

of Show Heifer and Elite Donor Prospects born June - November.

• 33 Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Females • 32 Horned & Polled Hereford Females All Buck cattle are fed MFM Feeds & Sure Champ. Talk to us about their advantages.

LOT 37 POLLED HEREFORD

by Twenty Twelve

JIRL, BRENDA & BAILEY BUCK

Madill, OK 73446 • 580.795.4865 mobile www.buckcattle.com • jirl@buckcattle.com Matt Scasta, 580.220.7288

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HEADQUARTERS

Building the Relationship

by Blake Nelson, Executive Vice President

Greetings!

With a quick start to 2018 it looks like it will be a good year for Maine-Anjou! We started the year off with increased interest and a stronger sale and show than we have had in recent years at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., This year brought increased traffic in the yards as many cattlemen were checking out different program’s genetics and also many more show entries on both the hill and in the pen shows. We followed up with our National Show and board meetings at the Southwestern Livestock Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas, where we had increased show entries and a nice crowd for the annual meeting. In Fort Worth we recognized retiring board members Marty Van Vliet, Jim Hett and Dennis Moore; we would

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like to thank all of them for their outstanding service in representing the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) membership.

We welcomed new board members Andy Jones, Brian Fox and DJ Folkerts. A major highlight was the presentation of the Heritage Road Hall of Fame portrait to the Ferris Family from Oklahoma.

We appreciate Mrs. Jane Ferris and all her family for their great contributions to the Maine-Anjou breed.

Along with these shows we have traveled to many sales, expos and meetings and I am reminded of something John Boddicker told me when I was hired. John said “Blake, what you will find most rewarding is the relationships and the people of the Maine-Anjou breed.” At first, I thought well there are great folks involved with

a lot of different breeds that I have had the pleasure to work with, but John is absolutely correct, we have some of the best people in the business that are involved in our breed.

I believe that relationships are ultimately what this business is all about; the cattle are simply the median which is used in forming the link between people in the beef business. Building relationships can make or break you in most businesses and I think it is crucial for longevity in our world. So, what are some keys to creating and sustaining a loyal customer base? Below I will list some food for thought in how you handle your customers. On building a professional relationship you must treat it as you would any personal connection that you make. Before I get into some talking points,

HEADQUARTERS

honesty and integrity are the bedrock of any relationship!

Both a good reputation and a bad reputation travel fast in our business, especially with today’s social media use. So, to start with “Do what’s right!” and it will pay off in these partnerships. Below I will cover some thoughts to see if they can benefit your operation.

How do you like to be treated?

Think about the last time you had a bad experience in a business transaction, was it a terrible experience? Is that what you had come to expect from this person or operation? Did you accept that they just can’t do better? Now, think of the last time you had an exceptional experience. What made this experience different?

Whatever it was, was it someone who invested their time with you to make it memorable? Was it more than just a business deal, was it a relationship that even for an instance started with a feeling of trust and although short, you remember it and want more of it?

Think about how you are treated by these successful partnerships.

Build your relationships the same way.

Listen carefully, what do you hear?

Listening to what your customer’s needs and goals are

vital in a successful relationship/ partnership. They will tell you what they are looking for and then you can steer them in the right direction to what cattle can help them meet their operation’s goals.

Discussing their objectives and honestly evaluating what you have to sell them are important initial steps to success. Following up with your customers is extremely important in building the loyalty for a return buyer. Knowing what is working or not working and then giving advice can prove to be very beneficial for both parties.

Operations that have continued success all have some traits in common: trustworthiness, open communication and a quality product that they stand behind.

If you listen to your customers these are some things they will be looking for.

Maintaining the relationship and trust must never be taken for granted. Maintaining it means you are dedicated to deliver and keep your word, this is what a good partnership should strive for each and every day.

As I am traveling I have some time to reflect and analyze things in our business that make the difference. My previous points are already used by many and I may be preaching to the choir, but if you are new or struggling in the business you might consider these

things. I challenge myself every day to grow as a person and to work towards goals that I have set for our breed, I know that many of you do this as well for your operation and I just want to say Thank You!!

I would also like to remind everyone to check out the AMAA Maine Max Bull Test Sale that will be online with DV Auctions on March 27th, 2018. This is a great set of bulls from some of the top Maine- Anjou programs in the United States. The bulls will be backed by gain and performance records as well as ultrasound data.

If you have any questions or we can assist you or your customers in any way, please, let us know!

Best regards, Blake

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COMMERCIAL CONNECTION

Predictable Outcomes for Forward Thinking Producers

by Josh Cribbs, Commercial Development Director

We are well into bull selling season and according to the numbers averages are up relative to last year. This could certainly be due to the feeder calf market holding strong this fall and also because of the energy that surrounds the breed for multiple reasons.

What does this mean as breed?

As always a truly good bull sells well, and a bull that’s centered around the averages struggles.

Buyers want to know that their new herd sire will make a difference in their cow herd, not that it might make a difference.

More times than not we find ourselves centered around the

cattle we want to make and less around what cattle producers need us to make. It’s a fact, we get more fired up at calving season if we believe that we have done our due diligence on the mating strategy side to make the next great one.

We all complain about night checks – especially if you live in the north – but the truth is we really don’t mind them when we get a look at the reward of the time spent deciding how to line cows up during breeding season.

Unfortunately, during sale time, that doesn’t always translate to increased traffic, interest or sale averages. We hope that others will find the same value in the cattle

that we generate, but it’s not always the case. It’s important to remember that we have to make a product that others prefer.

We, like every other breed in our classification as a “terminal” breed have an obligation to the fed cattle industry. The facts are that we can add muscle and lean growth and we can maintain carcass weight and quality grade. To do this we have to supply a product that can be bought, used and benefits reaped from the reward. Making mating decisions that please us or chasing just phenotype or genotype alone doesn’t always equate to earned money or added bull sale premiums. Bull sales happen for

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every breed and each try to define themselves for a specific purpose.

The Maine-Anjou breed is no different than any other, we have to continue to define ourselves. A product with no buyers is really not a product at all. Making sure to supply what others want is the important part to being successful at moving forward.

Blending phenotype and genotype plays a big part in having the ability to sell bulls. When people are used to being around the showring, they more times than not think of phenotype as an attractive front end or a perfect hip and hind leg design.

When it comes to breeding bulls, it’s all about stout, rugged, big bodied bulls that are balanced and have the appropriate look for customers. Blending that with genetically progressive cattle on paper, that are backed by performance based cows, is the answer to having a product that is sellable. We have reached a point in the cattle industry that cattle producers and people that evaluate cattle for commercial breeding or for hybrid seed stock purposes want more than finished results.

They want the answer to the end product before they ever make their selection.

Their bull buying investment is more than just a light decision.

Ninety-one percent of beef cattle operations in the US are family owned, and the livelihood of that family depends on the right decisions being made in the selection of breeding stock. It

drives the premium that they will receive at weaning time of the extra money commanded from the bred heifers.

So, how much is a bull worth or how do we build value for our potential sellable bulls? Some are hesitant to buy into creating cattle that excel in genotypic value. Do the numbers really predict added value? Will I lose that extra look I have in my cattle? The bigger question is why would they not predict value and further more if the buyer wants genetic merit to match phenotypic value than it’s our place as a breed and as an association to supply that product.

Furthermore, having cattle with all the genetic merit a breeder can ask for married to a phenotype that has no visual quality is just as unsellable. Buying cattle and finding an animal that fits your program regardless of the size of operation or the money available to be spent is as much of an emotional decision to livestock breeders as anything else. They want the opportunity to find their next herd sire.

Looking forward to the rest of the bull sale season, I encourage our breeders and cattlemen to be a student of sales around the country for multiple breeds, not just Maine-Anjou. Pay attention to what’s selling and specifically what’s selling high. We are obligated to making cattle better and making cattle that fit the demand of both seed stock and commercial breeders. It’s where we will see an increase in our cattle’s

value and where we can start to gain traction in the bull market again.

Marketing plans are centered on having a product that someone wants. We are very close to having a significant footing in the commercial industry. It comes down to having data behind us and contemporary groups built upon the quality of data our good bulls possess. This will allow us to be seated perfectly to offer the correct “terminal’ outcross for a currently maternal driven cattle industry. Breeders want results and they want them at the time they make their next breeding choice.

Predictable outcomes from bulls backed by predictable genetics, that’s modern Maine-Anjou.

CONNECTION

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AMAA MAINE MAX PERFORMANCE TESTED BULL SALE March 27 on DV Auctions DVAUCTION.COM

SELLING

19 High-Percent & Purebred Maine-Anjou, 14 MaineTainers and a Fullblood The bulls have been developed at the Kansas Bull Development center in Wamego, Kan. Bulls will have complete: - EPDs - Test data - Ultrasound measurements - Breeding soundness information

2018 BULL SALE CONSIGNORS MICHAEL & JENNIFER RIGBY TRULINE MAINES CLAY KNOLL FARMS STEPHENS MAINE ANJOU TEBBENKAMP SHOW CATTLE MEYER MAINE ANJOU FARMS FRANKE SHOW CALVES DEJONG RANCH O'HARA LAND & CATTLE BLIND BADGER RANCH RACHAEL ANN CARLSON 10 MARCH/APRIL 2018

Questions?

Josh Cribbs (813) 967-6949 maine-anjou.org

TESTED - TRUSTED - PROVEN

Performance cattle based off of Performance Pedigrees and Performance EPDs.

TLM BAXTER 421B

TLM EMPIRE 535C

SIRE: TLM Synergy 825U DAM: TLM Miss M 263Z DOB: Feb. 15, 2014 Reg. # 449338 • Purebred Maine-Anjou • Polled Black • TH/PHA Free BW: 68 lbs. Adj. WW 660 lbs.

EPDS: CED 11 BW -0.3 WW 56 YW 77 M 20 M&G 48 MCE 6 CED BW Top 10% Top 20%

WW YW M M&G MCI Top 10% Top 10% Top 25% Top 10% Top 10%

SIRE: LATH Imax 203Z DAM: TLM SS 264Z DOB: April 12, 2015 Reg. # 460471 • 5/8 Maine-Anjou • Polled Homozygous Black • TH/PHA Free • Scrotal 45 c.m.

BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW 748 lbs.

CED 8 BW 1.1 WW 64 YW 93 M 25 M&G 57 MCE 3 CED

BW

WW YW M M&G MCI Top 1% Top 2% Top 2% Top 1% Top 20%

s! r e y u b r e v n e D u o Thank Y

Pictured our 2018 Denver Pen-of-Three bulls. Thank you to all who stopped by our pen, purchased bulls and took an interest in our program!

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Call or stop by anytime to view and discuss our tremendous offering out of All Star, Bonus, Baxter and the rest of the TLM sire lineup!

**In the 2017 National Maine-Anjou Bull Test 6 out of the top 11 gaining bulls were sired by Truline Maine herd sires!**

Everett - Steve - Mike Forkner

9282 E. Indian Line Rd. • Richards, MO 64778 • (417) 484-3306 • (877) 489-0570 • (417) 549-0666 www.trulinemaines.com • eforktlg@gmail.com

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Calving ease outcross to I80/Ali lines!

BNWZ Jose

HAA Target − Purebred

All That Matters

MINN Hard Whiskey − PB Maine-Anjou

I Deliver

GOET I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

Simplify

BSC Simplicity − PB Maine-Anjou

Daddy’s Money

Maternal Made

BPF Mercedes Benz − 50% Maine-Anjou

No Worries

GOET I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

McKinley

Summit − 3/8 Maine-Anjou

WAC Loco

MCF Chaos − MaineTainer

TLM Edge

BBBN X

RRRC SPORTY MONEY 402B

MINN Hybrid

BPF Comfort Zone

GVC Statesman 4R ET − Purebred

Silveiras Style − 3/8 Maine-Anjou

MINN Hard Whiskey

DCC Hard Drive 138R − Purebred

Family Money

Daddy’s Money − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

NAGE Ante Up

RBT Sport Illustrated 33 − Purebred

Mercedes Benz − Purebred

Testify

Daddy’s Money − PB

BPF Beast

Irish Whiskey − MaineTainer

Rum Chatta

BOE Garth

MINN Hard Whiskey 591Y − Purebred

Bourbon Street No Worries − Purebred

I-67

I-80 − 50% Maine-Anjou

Poker Face

Triple D Brooks − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

BFJV Margin

I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

TLM Passion − Purebred

GVC Suh − Purebred

Irishman − MaineTainer

Irish Whiskey X Broker MaineTainer & 1/2 Simmental

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Musgrave Sky High

Colburn Primo

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: GES JUD

Females

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MAINETAINER

GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE SLHT CLEOPATRA 602D CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING

SIRE: PLUM Creek Paradox 161B DAM: SLHT Lady 112Z March 16, 2016 Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE BPF JEANNE 61D ET CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING FEMALE SIRE: Silveiras Style 9303 DAM: BK Yissy 189 May 5, 2016 Exhibited by Cade Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa

NATIONAL

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MAINE-ANJOU

Females

GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE TJSC LUCKY LADY 85D ET CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING FEMALE

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE BWES WILMA 404D RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING FEMALE

SIRE: Daddy’s Money 55Z DAM: FSJC Campbell Lucky Lady March 19, 2016 Exhibited by Caitlin Schaub, Wapakoneta, Ohio

SIRE: BWES Rockstar 29Y DAM: BWES Alexis 400Y April 21, 2016 Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

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MAINETAINER

Bulls

GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER BULL BBR EQUALIZER 1E ET CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL CALF

SIRE: NMR Maternal Made DAM: CGMC Sedgwicks Erica ET March 7, 2017 Exhibited by Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER BULL STECK DUNK FIRE AWAY 740E ET SIRE: NMR Maternal Made DAM: BMW Miley March 10, 2017 Steck Cattle, Woodstock, Minn.

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

NATIONAL 2018 PREMIER BREEDER

Bushy Park Farm, Dallas, Texas

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2018 PREMIER BREEDER Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

MAINE-ANJOU

Bulls

GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL BOE EPIC CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING SIRE: BOE Garth DAM: Miss BOE 502R March 2, 2016 Exhibited by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL BKMT EQUITY 002E ET

SIRE: All That Matters DAM: BK Xceptional 001 March 5, 2017 Exhibited by Buck Cattle Co., Morton Farms, Stratford, Okla., & Dupree Cattle Co., Clinton, Okla.

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MAINETAINER

DiDivisions

WSCC SYDNEY’S DREAM 196E ET

Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 1 Silveiras Style 9303 X GCC NFLL New Dreams 725T April 2, 2017 Exhibited by Sydney Standridge, Dennard, Ark.

TJSC LUCKY LADY 81E ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 1 Silveiras Style 9303 X JSC Lucky Lady 105A March 11, 2017 Exhibited by Caitlin Schaub, Wapakoneta, Ohio

BMWC LUCY 224E

Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 2 NMR Maternal Made X Hannahs Lucy Feb. 24, 2017 Exhibited by Julia Frye, Johnstown, Colo.

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

KMEM PORSCHE ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 2 NMR Maternal Made X KDJ Heaven 04 Feb. 26, 2017 Exhibited by Chloe Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa

BIG GUNS RHONDA

Champion Senior Heifer Calf 2799 LF X FKF Miss Rhonda 012A Sept. 3, 2016 Exhibited by Mia Encinias, Moriarty, N.M.

SUNFLOWER

PJWC LISA MARIE 706D

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling DOES Elvis X HCCL Patty 82T July 9, 2016 Exhibited by Berkley McKay, Orlando, Okla.

NATIONAL Reserve Champion Junior Yearling DUAL Threat 305A X MLTT LWSF Monopoly 6Y March 16, 2016 Exhibited by David Smith, Boulder, Colo.

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MAINE-ANJOU

Divisions

DRIT ECLAIR

Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 1 GOET I-80 X BLSC Arabella A312 April 27, 2017 Exhibited by Taylor Dorsey, Eaton, Colo.

WSCC WINNIE 182E ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 1 BPF Mercedes Benz 131U X DMCC Winnie 43W April 11, 2017 Exhibited by Willow Springs Cattle Co., Prairie Grove, Ark.

NAGE MS GARTH 54E

Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 2 BOE Garth X NAGE Ms Special D 80X Feb. 12, 2017 Exhibited by Berkley McKay, Orlando, Okla.

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

BKMT EVER AFTER 726 ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 2 GCC Goose 3110 X CMCC What’s Up 906 Feb. 4, 2017 Exhibited by Becca Moore, Madill, Okla.

BBBC DARLIN GO WEST

Champion Senior Heifer Calf GOET I-80 X BBBC Button 109B Nov. 18, 2016 Exhibited by Christina Talley, Phoneix, Arz.

MTF DARLING 680

Champion Summer Yearling BK Xikes X59 X CMCC Yanne 1028 May 1, 2016 Exhibited by Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.

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MAINETAINER & MAINE-ANJOU

Bull Divisions

MAINETAINER

BPF MITCHELL 32D

Champion Junior Yearling RGCC 120Z X BPFC Venom Drive 532A March 23, 2016 Exhibited by Diamond S Show Cattle, Dublin, Texas

MAINE-ANJOU

WSCC CODE BLACK 156E ET

Champion Senior Bull Calf BPF Beast 513Z X BPF Lucky Lady 82W Dec. 2, 2016 Exhibited by Willow Springs Cattle Company, Prairie Grove, Ark.

BBR DENVER 1D ET

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling BBBN X 483X X BPF Eva 517Y April 23, 2016 Exhibited by Mathew Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa

NATIONAL

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JUNIOR SHOW

GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE HEALY 832D SIRE: Dakota Gold DAM: NPCC Cowpower 12S17 May 2, 2016 Exhibited by Chloee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE SLHT CLEOPATRA 602D SIRE: Plum Creek Paradox 161B DAM: SLHT Lady 112Z March 16, 2016 Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE BWES WILMA 404D

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE TJSC LUCKY LADY 85D ET

WESTERN SIRE: BWES Rockstar 29Y DAM: BWES Alexis 400Y April 21, 2016 Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

SIRE: Daddy’s Money 55Z DAM: FSJC Campbell Lucky Lady March 19, 2016 Exhibited by Caitlin Schaub, Wapakoneta, Ohio

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MAINETAINER PEN-OF-THREE

Bulls

GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER PEN-OF-THREE BULLS WAYNE & BARB OHLRICHS, NORFOLK, NEB.

The three bulls include: OHL Extra Points 417-2E, OHL Extra Ordinary 4192E and OHL Extra Miles 491E, sired by NMR Maternal Made.

Averages include: age, 305 days; weight, 1,159 lb.; WDA, 3.5 lb.; REA, 14.7; SC, 34.5.

CE: 5.7 BW: 2.7 WW: 48.7 YW: 66.7 M: 16 M&G: 40.3 MCE: 1.0

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER PEN-OF-THREE BULLS NAGEL CATTLE CO., SPRINGFIELD, S.D.

The three bulls include: NAGE Garth 71E, sired by BOE Garth, NAGE Maternal Made 57E, sired by NMR Maternal Made and NAGE Lasting Impression 58E, sired by GVC Lasting Impression.

Averages include: age, 339 days; weight, 1,184 lb.; WDA, 3.5 lb.; REA, 15; SC, 34.7.

CE: 8.3 BW: 1.4 WW: 51 YW: 70.7 M: 17 M&G: 42.3 MCE: 4

NATIONAL

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MAINE-ANJOU PEN-OF-THREE

Bulls

GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU PEN-OF-THREE BULLS WILLOW SPRINGS CATTLE COMPANY, PRAIRIE GROVE, ARK.

The three bulls include: WSCC Black Magic 300E, sired by BPF Middle Man 511A, WSCC Black Pearl 151E and WSCC Code Black 156E ET, sired by BPF Beast 513Z. Averages include: age, 370 days; weight, 1,341 lb.; WDA, 3.6 lb.; REA, 15.8; SC, 36.2.

CE: 4.7 BW: 2.1 WW: 46.3 YW: 61.3 M: 14.7 M&G: 38 MCE: 0.7

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU PEN-OF-THREE BULLS NAGEL CATTLE CO., SPRINGFIELD, SD

The three bulls include: NAGE Maternal Made 77E and NAGE Maternal Made 40E, sired by NMR Maternal Made and NAGE Garth 70E, sired by BOE Garth.

Averages include: age, 339 days; weight, 1,119 lb.; WDA, 3.3 lb.; REA, 14.9; SC, 34.3 CE: 6.3 BW: 2.6 WW: 49.7 YW: 67 M: 15.3 M&G: 40 MCE: 1.0

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2018 BRIGHTSale LIGHTS

Sale Gross Break down

Bulls (43 lots) $216,350 Females (9 lots) $46,299 Embryos (1) $3,000

$265,650 $5,031 avg. $5,144 avg. $1,500 avg.

High Selling Lots

Bulls Lot 35 - BKMT Equity 002E ET, sold for $30,000 to Dupree Cattle Co., Oklahoma, and is sired by All That Matters.

Lot 40 - BBR Elvis 3E ET, sold for $25,000 to Cory Schrag/605 Sires, South Dakota and is sired by GOET I-80.

Lot 23 - WSCC Code Black 156E, sold for $13,000 to Shuckburgh Cattle, Canada, and is sired BPF Beast 513Z. Lot 60 - BBR Easy Keeper 11E, sold for $8,200 to 7/S Land & Cattle, California and is sired by Colburn Primo 5153.

Heifers Lot 1 - WSCC Chloe 84E, sold for $17,000 to the Foundation Group, and is sired by OHL Cornerstone 0182C. Lot 7 - Rigby Ann 62D, sold for $4,700 to Wagner Livestock, and is sired

by TLM Power Up 231Z. Lot 2 - TLM Miss 609D, sold for $4,600 to Wagner Livestock, and is sired

by TLM Progress 341A.

Thank You!

The American Maine-Anjou Association would like to extend a very sincere thank you to all of the consignors, bidders and buyers at the 2018 Bright Lights sale. Thank You!

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The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) is very fortunate to have some of the best supporters in the country, and this year is no different. The AJMAA would like to extend a very heartfelt and sincere ‘Thank You’ to this year’s donor, the Eric and Linsay Walker Family, with their donation of WSCC Chloee.

A champion of the breed, the Walker’s continue to support the AJMAA and our Youth.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS online registering In order to register online you must have a member number and password. If you have forgotten your login information or need access to Digital Beef, please contact AMAA staff via e-mail or by phone.

Registrations are completed and mailed in the order they are received. If you wish to place a rush on your registration work you must contact the AMAA to request a rush or Fed Ex.

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). If rush work is faxed, it will be considered a rush unless otherwise specified. It is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow-up phone call to make sure the work is legible and to cover all fees. It is not our office staff ’s responsibility to call breeders that fax in registration work. 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.

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AMAA NEWS & EVENTS 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 robin@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.

Registrations for upcoming shows It is now time to register show animals for winter shows. Please keep in mind during the winter show season you will need to allow at least two to three weeks for turn-around on registrations and

transfers sent in to our office. If a paper is needed within that time, a rush fee ($50 per eight head) will be required before the work will be completed.

block registration discounts It is the time to buy block of registrations for the 2018 year.

Blocks can only be used on heifers and bulls under 13 months of age from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Blocks can save you as much as 30% in registration fees. All block fee must be paid before registering. Any unused registrations will expire at the end of the year.

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-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)

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 one-time 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.

2018 MAPP enrollment The 2018 MAPP (Maine-Anjou Performance Program) were due no later than December 15, 2017.

Anyone that did not return their MAPP inventories by December 15, 2017 should have received an invoice for their 2018 dues and

AMAA NEWS & EVENTS MAPP. Please make sure to pay those invoices within 60 days of the invoice date to avoid finance charges and removal from the MAPP program.

If you no longer wish to be in the MAPP, please e-mail or call Donna Grame to be moved to the Breeder’s Choice program.

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-todate 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 or higher 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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. You may read about these two programs by visiting maine-anjou.org and clicking on “Member Information” and then choose the “MAPP or Breeders Choice” option. If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program.

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AMAA NEWS & EVENTS other amaa updates

Please make sure that all account information such as mailing addresses, email, phone numbers are updated for the New Year. If you have a credit card on file or will be received a new card for 2018 make sure to call us to place a new card on file. If you pay online it does not save your credit card information. You must contact us to place a new card on file.

AMAA ONLINE DISCOUNT ENDED At the recent AMAA Board of Director’s meeting the decision was made to discontinue the online registration discount as of Jan. 1, 2018. Please refer to the AMAA board minutes on page 40 for meeting minutes.

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"The Foundation of every state is the education of its youth"

2018 American Junior Maine-Anjou Scholarship Opportunities The AJMAA and its supporters have expanded the scholarship opportunities for the year 2018. Take a look at these awesome opportunities available to high school seniors and college age members.

A sincere thank you to all of the donors in helping us grow and build our strong foundation... the AJMAA and its youth!!

AJMAA Scholarship

Two (2) $1,000 Available Applications due May 1 Available to all AJMAA members.

Applications must be submitted online.

All Around Senior Scholarship One (1) $500 One (1) $250 Available to all NJHS exhibitors in the Senior division who attend junior national.

Exact guidelines listed in the NJHS rulebook.

John Boddicker Scholarship One (1) $1,000 Available to any AJMAA member.

Essays to be submitted by May 1.

Applications must be submitted online.

For more information visit our website: maine-anjou.org/junior/scholarship.php

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Questions?

Contact Lindsey at (816) 858-9954 or Lindsey@amaapc.com

Monday, June 18 6 a.m.

4 - 7 p.m.

2018 Tentative Schedule

Cattle move in and tattoo verification starts.

Cattle check-in.

(All cattle must be in place by the start of check-in at 4 p.m. - Steers must be weighed)

Tuesday, June 19 8 a.m.

8:30 - 12 p.m.

8:30 - 12 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

4 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Maine-Anjou & Chianina Queen & Princess interviews.

Public Speaking Salemanship Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Demo Quiz Bowl Maine-Anjou advisor/delegate meeting.

Chianina advisor/delegate meeting.

State lineup and photos.

Opening Ceremonies.

Evening meal provided for all in attendance followed by fun night activity.

Wednesday, June 20 8:30 - 12 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Team Fitting (Senior, Intermediate, Junior) ChiAngus Futurity Livestock Judging Contest Herdsman Gathering - Meal provided.

Thursday, June 21

8 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

3:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

Friday, June 22

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Maine-Anjou Showmanship (Start with seniors, intermediate, junior, novice) Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Chianina Showmanship (Start with intermediate, junior, seniors, novice) Maine-Anjou delegate meeting Chianina delegate meeting Maine-Anjou Senior Showmanship Finals Chianina Fundraiser Auction

All Chi & Chiangus shows.

Prospect Steers, Maine-Anjou Bulls, Progress Steers, MaineTainer Bulls, Fullblood Females, Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou Females, Bred & Owned MaineTainer Females and Maine Angus Females Awards Banquet meal served.

Awards Banquet

Saturday, June 23

8:30 a.m.

Maine-Anjou females followed by MaineTainer females.

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NationalFortMaine-Anjou S how Worth, Texas

JUDGE: Dr. Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma

GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD FEMALE FCF INDIAN PRINCESS 149B CLASS 6 WINNER

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD FEMALE FCF 149B LADY IN RED 799E CLASS 1 WINNER

SIRE: JJN Quincy 49X DAM: FCF Indian Princess 1114X Oct. 4, 2014 Exhibited by Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Springfield, Ill.

SIRE: FCF Red Hawk 141B DAM: FCF Indian Princess 149B Oct. 6, 2017 Exhibited by Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Springfield, Ill.

GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD BULL FCF FORREST 656D CLASS 11 WINNER

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD BULL SPANKY CLASS 11 WINNER

SIRE: FCF Red Hawk 141B DAM: FCF Indian Princess 142B May 4, 2016 Exhibited by Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Springfield, Ill. 32 MARCH/APRIL 2018

SIRE: JDS ZIAGRA DAM: SDE W-2 July 1, 2016 Exhibited by Smoky Maines, Galesburg, N.D.

NationalFortMaine-Anjou S how Worth, Texas

GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER BULL BBR EQUALIZER 1E ET CHAMPION DIVISION 1

SIRE: NMR Maternal Made DAM: CGMC Sedgwicks Erica 5T March 7, 2017 Exhibited by Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo.

GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL BOE EPIC CHAMPION DIVISION 2 SIRE: BOE Garth DAM: Miss BOE 502R Feb. 22, 2016 Exhibited by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER BULL RRRC OLD BLACK MAGIC B17E RES. CHAMPION DIVISION 1 SIRE: Colburn Primo 5153 DAM: RRRC June 403Y March 14, 2017 Exhibited by Rachael Ann Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL BKMT EQUITY 002E ET CHAMPION DIVISION 1 SIRE: All That Matters DAM: BK Xceptional 001 March 5, 2017 Exhibited by Buck Cattle & Morton Farms, Stratford, Okla & Dupree Cattle Co., Clinton, Okla.

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NationalFortMaine-Anjou S how Worth, Texas

GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE JPF MISS BEYONCE 1E ET CHAMPION DIVISION 2 SIRE: GOET I-80 DAM: S&S Beyonce W95 Feb. 25, 2017 Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE BWES WILMA 404D CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING SIRE: BWES Rockstar 29Y DAM: BWES Alexis 400Y April 21, 2016 Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

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RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE GCC WHISKEY BAE 6235D ET CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING SIRE: MR HOC Broker DAM: GCC Miss Whiskey 5066 March 3, 2016 Exhibited by Colten Sand, Perkins, Okla.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE BK JSC EXCESSIVE LOVE 702 CHAMPION DIVISION 1 SIRE: BK Xikes X59 DAM: BK Xcessive 005 March 2, 2017 Exhibited by Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.

NationalFortMaine-Anjou S how Worth, Texas MAINETAINERDivisions No Photo No Photo SULL LADY ICE 7179E ET

Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 1 GOET I-80 X SULL Lady Crystal 434P1 March 7, 2017 Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

BBR EXACTLY 761E ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 1 Mr HOC Broker X BBR Zena 298Z March 3, 2017 Exhibited by Griswold Cattle Co., Stillwater, Okla.

WSCC YISSY 43E ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 2 Silveiras Style 9303 X BK Yissy 189 Feb. 20, 2017 Exhibited by Willow Springs Cattle Co., Prairie Grove, Ark.

No Photo BCC DELTA DAWN

Champion Senior Heifer Calf Daddy’s Money 55Z X BERL Brittney 412B Oct. 27, 2016 Exhibited by Braelyn Berlowitz, Cushing, Okla.

CMCC DANG GIRL 6029

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf BK Xikes X59 X CMCC Miss 305 Sept. 10, 2016 Exhibited by Ace McHatton, Madill, Okla.

CCLT MISS LILY 14D

Champion Summer Yearling CCLT Slammin 94Z X CCC She’s My Daisy May 10, 2016 Exhibited by Leo Rieke, Mc Louth, Kan.

No Photo No Photo MISS RLK DAISY 619

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling GOET I-80 X Miss Zuri June 19, 2016 Exhibited by Brown Family Cattle Co., Panhandle, Texas

RRRC BRANDY 9D

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling DDA Ignition 1417 X RRRC Brandy 91W March 3, 2016 Exhibited by Rachael Ann Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.

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NationalFortMaine-Anjou S how Worth, Texas MAINE-ANJOUDi Divisions BBR EDNA 782E ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 1 BBBN X 483X X Miss Green Valley 535R May 7, 2017 Exhibited by Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo.

BKMT DOMENICO 6005 ET

Champion Senior Heifer Calf BK Xikes X59 X CMCC Uvanna 8025 Oct. 11, 2016 Exhibited by Andrea Maddux, Cheynne, Okla.

BKMT EVER AFTER 726 ET

Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 2 GCC Goose 3110 X CMCC What’s Up 906 Feb. 4, 2017 Exhibited by Becca Moore, Madill, Okla.

BKMT DANICA 6019 ET

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf HETN Royal Blend X BK KAS Uncut 815 Oct. 20, 2016 Exhibited by Michael Cramer, Brenham, Texas

No Photo RJC DADDY’S GIRL 692D

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Daddy’s Money 55Z X RJC Miss Ali 23A June 5, 2016 Exhibited by Michael Cramer, Brenham, Texas

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RRRC VICTORIA 403D

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling RRRC Classen 403B X JKSS Victoria 403W March 17, 2016 Exhibited by Rachael Ann Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.

BGR PARKERS JAX

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf - Div. 2 JHN Parker X JHN Zelda 4Z Feb. 13, 2017 Exhibited by Abby Reed, Wolfe City, Texas

RRRC ERICA 283D

Champion Summer Yearling RRRC Classen 403B X RRRC Erica 28B May 8, 2016 Exhibited by Austin Dunn, Terrell, Texas

NationalFortMaine-Anjou S how Worth, Texas MAINETAINERBull Divisions No Photo BFJV MARGIN D9040 ET

BPF MITCHELL 32D

Champion Junior Yearling Irish Whiskey X Moore Fantasia 16B Jan. 25, 2016 Exhibited by Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling RGCC 120X X BPFC Venom Drive 532A March 23, 2016 Exhibited by Diamons S Show Cattle, Dublin, Texas

MAINE-ANJOU

BBulull Divisions No Photo No Photo BBBC EMPOWER ET

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf GOET I-80 X 3B Zola 2612Z Jan. 20, 2017 Exhibited by Blayze Bierschwale, Copperas Cove, Texas

BBR DENVER 1D ET

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling BBBN X 483X X BPF EVA 517Y April 23, 2016 Exhibited by Mathew Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa

MC CULLOCH SHOW COMPANY Champion Breeder’s Group Champion Get of Sire Best Four Head

No Photo SMOKY MAINES

Champion Produce of Dam

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2018 Board of Directors Meeting

2018-2019 AMAA Board of Directors Pictured Front Row L to R: Hardy O’Hara, Brian Fox, Blake Nelson, Alicia Rigdon and Andy Jones.

Back Row L to R: Landon Nagel, Brett Carter, Cliff Randall, Eric Walker, Cody Tebbenkamp and Jim Opperman.

Not pictured: Leon Matlock, Troy Jones, DJ Folkerts, Jirl Buck & Steve Robinson.

PRESIDENT

Brett Carter - Region 3 11690 N. C.R. 3340 Stratford, OK 74872 M: 580-759-9694 cartercattle03@gmail.com

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Landon Nagel - Region 2 41008 312th St. Springfield, SD 57062 M: (605) 464-1197 nagelclubcalf@hotmail.com

SECRETARY/TREASURER Alicia Rigdon - Region 1 19591 187th Ave. New London, IA 52645 M: (417) 540-3986 Alicia_Rigdon@yahoo.com

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2ND VICE PRESIDENT Leon Matlock - Region 3 25118 C.R. 1380 Anadarko, OK 73005 M: (405) 222-7979 lmatlock@wichitaonline.net

DIRECTOR AT-LARGE Jim Opperman - At-Large 10493 290th St. Manning, IA 51455-8604 M: (712) 210-6013 Opperman@mmctsu.com

REGION 1

REGION 2

Troy Jones P.O. Box 35 Harrod, OH 45850 M: (419) 230-8675 jonesshowcattle@hotmail.com

Hardy O’Hara P.O. Box 991 Fort Benton, MT 59442 M: (406) 899-6900 hardy@oharalandandcattle.com

Andy Jones 1729 Van Gundy Rd. Chapin, IL 62628 (815) 228-7820 ajones@mix30.com

DJ Folkerts 463 30th Ave. Jasper, MN 56144 (507) 348-4919 evfm@frontiernet.net

Cliff Randall 2043 Robert Gray St. Vidalia, LA 71373 M: (318) 719-0560 Maines10@aol.com

REGION 3

Eric Walker 14844 Walker Rd. Prairie Grove, AR 72753 M: (479) 601-3567 Eric@Walkermasonaryinc.com

Jirl Buck 18478 Cattle Dr. Madill, OK 73446 M: (580) 795-4865 jirl@buckcattle.com

AT-LARGE

Cody Tebbenkamp W Apt. 205 23 N. Cedar Lake Dr. Columbia, MO 65203 M: (660) 641-2671 C_Tebbenkamp@hotmail.com Jim Opperman 10493 290th St. Manning, IA 51455-8604 H: (712) 653-3032 M: (712) 210-6013 Opperman@mmctsu.com Steve Robinson 2651 N. Harwood St. Ste. 200 Dallas, TX 75201 M: (301) 854-0547

Brian Fox 3574 C.R. 22 Fort Morgan, CO 80701 M: (970) 313-7224 Brian.m.fox@hotmail.com

RETIRING DIRECTORS AMAA Retiring Board of Directors The AMAA would like to say Thank You to this year’s retiring board members.

Retiring members were Jim Hett, Marty Van Vliet and Dennis Moore.

Pictured Jim Hett, Blake Nelson and Marty Van Vliet.

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MEETING MINUTES The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Board of Director’s meeting was called to order by Brett Carter, president, at 9 a.m. on January 26 and held through the January 27, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Members in attendance were Brett Carter, Jim Opperman, Jirl Buck, Alicia Rigdon, Cody Tebbenkamp, Marty Van Vliet, Eric Walker, Landon Nagel, Jim Hett, Cliff Randall and executive vice president, Blake Nelson.

Absent were Leon Matlock, Dennis Moore, Steve Robinson and Troy Jones. Guests were Lindsey Broek and Josh Cribbs.

New board members in attendance were Brian Fox and Andy Jones.

Members that attended via phone were Troy Jones, Leon Matlock and DJ Folkerts.

Minutes from the last board meeting were read and approved.

Blake Nelson presented an update on memberships and registrations. Overall registrations are behind from 2015 and 2016 and memberships have remained constant with those of 2016.

Committee Reports

Show A motion was made to add a Maine Angus show at the 2018 National Junior Heifer Show.

Motion made and seconded.

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Youth Discussion was held regarding junior show judges and show organization.

No motions.

Sale Committee Updates on both the Bright Lights and Maine Max sales was discussed.

No motions.

Breed Improvement An update was given on our current status with Angus Genetics Inc., (AGI) as well as updates on the Maine Max Bull Test and the sale status. The Maine Max feeding trial will be restarted next year.

No motions.

Foundation The status on donations for the year was presented.

No motions.

Long Range Dr. Jerry Taylor gave an update on the genetic evaluation project with the University of Missouri.

No motions.

Building and Grounds An update was given on the maintenance projects for the office.

No motions.

Finance The treasurer’s report was presented. A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes.

Discussion was held regarding current performance in regards to the budget. A motion was made and seconded and passed to eliminate the online registration discount as of Jan. 1, 2018.

Motion made and seconded to pass the 2018 budget as presented.

Promo/Marketing An update regarding the RFD TV program was given.

No motions.

Magazine Discussion was held on performance to budget and advertising.

Motion made and seconded to approve the budget for 2018.

Elections were held for the 2018 AMAA Executive Committee board members and the results are as follows: President – Brett Carter, Oklahoma.

1st Vice President – Landon Nagel, South Dakota.

2nd Vice President- Leon Matlock, Oklahoma.

Secretary/Treasurer Alicia Rigdon, Iowa.

At-Large – Jim Opperman, Iowa No new business was brought before the board. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting was adjourned.

Ferris Ranch The

Each year at the National MaineAnjou Show, the American MaineAnjou Association (AMAA) inducts a Maine-Anjou breeding program into its Hall of Fame. Each program inducted has had a lasting impact on the breed and this year’s inductee was The Ferris Ranch, Tom, Jane & Glen Ferris.

The Ferris Ranch was a family operation located in Oklahoma.

The Ferris’s were very proud of their program and the genetics

Tom, Jane and Glen

they had placed throughout the industry stretched far and wide.

Probably the most notable was the bull, Ferris Ranch Strutt.

When the AMAA was beginning its venture with the Voice magazine, the Ferris Ranch stepped up to the plate in support of the AMAA’s new promotional vehicle. Glen served as a member of the AMAA Board of Directors and was an avid, energetic voice for the junior program! The present

day success of the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) is a direct result of the early guidance that Glen provided.

The Maine-Anjou breed is a better breed because of Ferris Ranch's integrity, dedication and genetic contribution. Jane Ferris was presented a portrait that will forever hang in a place of honor at the AMAA headquarters.

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NEBRASKA

CLAY KNOLL FARMS Purebred | MaineTainer | Maine Angus Black Bulls & Females For Sale Doug and Katie Roxburgh Ph: 403.350.2568 E: info@dunritestockandstables.com

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LAND & CATTLE Mark, Lisa, Nick & Megan Beauprez

NORTH DAKOTA

Mark (303) 378-0718 Nick (303) 880-7827

MISSOURI

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Denison Acres Breeders of Quality Registered Maine-Anjou & MaineTainers

Black, Polled, Purebred & Percentage Maine-Anjou

RBT Sport Illustrated 33 A building block to the future!

Proven Performance, Production & Power!

TH/PHA Free

Gene & Danette Loder 13408 90th St. S.W. • Scranton, ND 58653 (701) 275-6227 — home • (701) 206-0721 — cell lodercc@ndsupernet.com

Denny and Donna Denison P.O. Box 86 Keatchie, LA 71046 o: (318) 747-1400 c: (318) 453-6093 Breeding, Show Cattle & sEMEN AVAILABLE

Lakeside Farms The Randalls

Cliff Randall 318-386-5358

Garlen, Jamie & Hunter 318-386-2919

c: 318-719-0560 Private Treaty Sales

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Foundational • Commercial • Show Quality Cattle Everett - Mike - Steve Forkner 9282 E. Indian Line Rd. • Richards, MO 64778 www.trulinemaines.com • (877) 489-0570 • eforktlg@gmail.com

Kahl Cattle Co.

Quality Maines in Southwest Missouri

NEW HERD SIRE! BPF Common Ground 504B Hard Drive X Lucky Lady - Purebred Maine-Anjou Semen available thru SEK and owners!

Bulls & Females for sale!

Ron & Amy Kahl - 2651 Lincold Rd. • Reeds, MO 64859 h (417) 246-5329 • c (417) 850-0705 OR e-mail: kahl4hay@yahoo.com

OKLAHOMA

Al Conover Auctioneer

P.O. Box 9 Baxter, IA 50028 (641) 227-3537 Office (641) 227-3686 Home (641) 227-3792 Fax (515) 491-8078 Cell

conover@conoverauction.com www.conoverauction.com

Ron Kreis Auctioneer

SOUTH DAKOTA

(740) 683-3235 • RTKREIS93@GMAIL.COM 2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Specializing in purebred and general livestock auctions

Miles & Kim DeJong 31842 DeJong Rd. Kennebec, SD 57544 (605) 869-2329 (605) 222-1292 - Miles cell www.dejongranch.com Visitors welcome!

Please no Sunday business

Fred & Joan DeRouchey

1001 Hurst Ave. • Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: (605) 990-6488 Fax: (605) 990-6489 Mobile: (605) 530-6488 or (605) 530-6489 derouchey@mitchelltelecom.net www.deroucheycattle.com

Bill Sheridan Auctioneer (517) 676-9800 740 S. Cedar St. Mason, MI 48854

www.sheridanauctionservice..com

Worthy of Your Confidence Blane & Cindy Landon, Shayna, Chesney, Cheylee & Shalayne 31164 E. R.S. Rd. - Springfield, SD 57062 Blane 605.464.1187 (c) 605.369.2628 (h) nagelcattle@excite.com - www.nagelcattle.com

AUCTIONEERS/SERVICES

STEVE BONHAM AUCTIONEER

Cell | 405.823.2972 Res. | 405.387.3236 Fax | 405.387.2965 1748 South Portland Newcastle, OK 73065 “Your sale is my main concern”

518 Brownstone Dr. MARCH/APRIL 2018 43

Did you know that the AJMAA does not have a minimum age limit to exhibit at shows? Join us this summer, June 17-23, for the Grand Fiesta in Grand Island, Neb.

A PERSON’S A PERSON

NO MATTER HOW SMALL. Dr. Suess

For more details on this summer’s junior national visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages. Updates posted weekly!

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MAA # 4741 H CLASS X13 - A

: DLDJ HIG

ER 1W DAM SIRE: AFR BANK

u - Polled

/4 Maine-Anjo : 2/22/2016 - 3

BW: 80 LBS. WW: 880 LBS. CED 8

OWNERS:

Barney Cattle Co. - Kyle, Meridith & Clint Watonga, Okla.

Kyle (580) 603-0571 Clint (580) 603-0139

BW -0.4

WW 63

YW 82

M 9

M&G 41

CEM 3

SEMEN AVAILABLE THROUGH OWNERS Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Bull 2017 American Royal

Doyle & Lorie DeJong Box Elder, SD - (605) 923-5398 MARCH/APRIL 2018 45

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ClayKNOLL DKF s m r Fa Simpkins Family Gladwin, Michigan

We had a great 2017 calf crop and the 2018 calves are looking even better!

NEW BULL BARN Home to our herd bulls Jackhammer, Grid Iron and I-Bull!

We currently have 3 bulls on test for the AMAA Maine Max Performance Tested Bull Sale in Wamego, Kan. Watch for these bulls to sell on March 27 on DV Auctions!

- Increase your yield grade in your calves while maintaining Quality Grade in a problem free package.

- Clay Knoll Farms had the Champion Pen & Individual in the 2005 National Maine-Anjou feeding trial.

- Bulls & Bred Heifers for sale out of these performance increasing genetics.

- Purchase your seedstock from Breeders who care!

Duane & Lisa Simpkins & Sons Cell: 989-329-6141 clayknollfarms@yahoo.com

Gary & Janette Simpkins Home: 989-426-8185 Cell: 989-329-4668 clayknollfarms@yahoo.com

Clay Knoll Farms will have cattle on display the first week in April at the Michigan Beef Expo.

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BREEDING YOUR SUCCESS.

WWW.SCHRAG605.COM

CORY, MELISSA, SAMANTHA & JAXON SCHRAG

27664 444th Ave Marion, South Dakota 57043 - Cory 605.941.524 - Melissa 605.941.3546 schrag@goldenwest.net - schrag605.com - breeding your success

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Semen Services

- Semen Volume Discounts (starting at $300 - some bulls may not apply) - No Minimum Straw Orders - No Packing & Handling Fees

Testing Services

- BioPRYN Blood Pregnancy Testing (**now available for bovine, buffalo, sheep and goats**) - BVD Testing for P.I.’s - Neospora - BLV - Johne’s - CAE (sheep & goats)

Repro Services

- Complete Embryo Facility - Embryos Available - A.I. Services & Consulting

AI Schools & Supplies SPRING 2018 AI School Dates - April 7 & 8

Find us on Facebook!

“The Service You Deserve. The Success You Can Count On.” 9525 70th Rd. • Galesburg, Kan. p: (800) 443-6389 • f: (620) 763-2231 • sekgenetics.com

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INDEX of advertisers 4J Family Partnership Bakenhus, Ward Barney, Kyle & Meredith Beauprez Land & Cattle Bessler, James Blind Badger Ranch Bonham, Steve Buck Cattle Co., Cattle Visions Clay Knoll Farm Conover Auction Services DeJong, Doyle & Lorie DeJong Ranch Denison Acres DeRouchey, Fred Dun-Rite Stock & Stables Eastview Maines EDJE Technologies Griswold, John Kahl, Ron & Amy Kreis, Ron Loder Cattle Co. Maine Max Bull Sale McElroy, H.W. Mid-Continent Farms O’Hara Land & Cattle Ohio Maine-Anjou Sale Persyn, Ken Randall, Cliff Redgate Cattle Co. Schrag, Cory & Melissa Secondino, Jami SEK Sheridan, Bill Truline Maines Wendt, Kevin Willow Springs Cattle Co.

SALES of advertisers IFC 42 45 42 42 IBC 43 5, 52 12, 13 42, 46 43 45 42 42 42 42 42 29 3 42 43 42 10 4 1 42 50, 51 28 42 42 47 43 48 43 11, 42 37 BC

AJMAA Online Sale Ohio Beef Expo Buck Cattle Co., Spring Edition XXII Sale AMAA Maine Max Performance Plus Sale O'Hara Land & Cattle Bull Sale MCF Top Cut Angus Sale Griswold Cattle Co., Grass to Grid Bull Sale KNP Spring Fever Online Sale NJHS Online Entry & Ownership Deadline NJHS Late Entry Deadline National Junior Heifer Show

March 15, Platte City, Mo. March 17, Columbus, Ohio March 24, Madill, Okla.

March 27, Wamego, Kan. March 31, Shelby, Mont.

April 2018 April 14, Follet, Texas April 17-19, Castroville, Texas May 1, 2018 May 10, 2018 June 17-23, Grand Island, Neb.

May/June/July Herd Reference Want to be a part of one of the largest Voice issues of the year?

The 2018 May/June/July Voice deadline is quickly approaching. Call or e-mail Lindsey to place your ad today! This issue will be available at Junior National and State Fair Across the country!

Deadline is April 1

Phone: 816-858-9954 E-mail: Lindsey@amaapc.com

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O H I O M A I N E - A N J O U A S S O C I AT I O N Friday and Saturday, March 16 & 17

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Expo Center in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo Sale Preview: Friday @ 2 pm -- Auction: Saturday @ 2 pm

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March Purebred: We Go 8Z x Packer 24X

January 50%: Irish Whiskey x Heat Wave

February 25%: Primo x I-80

January 37.50%: Loaded Up x Miley 80T

November Purebred: I-80 x We Go 8Z

March 37.50%: Team Blake x Total Recall

February 50%: I-80 x Who Made Who

February 50%: First Class Act x Swoosh

March 50%: Garth x By-Product

PLAN TO ATTEND A GREAT EVENT - THIS AUCTION PRODUCES BREED LEADERS EACH YEAR

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Request a complete catalog now at primetime.marketing or contact the event managers at 1.877.800.9230

April 25%: Style x Daddy's Money

January 50% Style x I-80

March 25%: Primo x Monopoly

February 25%: Unstoppable x Golden Encore

April 37.50%/Chi: Team Blake x Q-Dog

March 50%: Maternal Made x Carney Man

April 37.50%: Turning Point x Bodacious

February 75%: No Worries x Irish Whiskey

April 62.50%: Maternal Made x Wisdom

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BOE Epic BOE Epic is one of the most unique Maine-Anjou sires to surface in years. He was impressive as a yearling in Denver 2017 at 10 months-of-age weighing 1,221 pounds and scanning a 17.8 REA. His build was equally impressive with bold center rib, massive hipped, and impeccable structure. Epic made his return to Denver in 2018 where he was admired by cattlemen of many breeds and was selected the Grand Champion MaineAnjou Bull. He was also selected as Grand Champion at the 2018 Fort Worth Stock Show. Epic is truly one of a kind, and now his calves are hitting the ground and they are outstanding. Without a doubt, he is going to add bone, power, body, and performance.

JIRL, BRENDA & BAILEY BUCK

580.795.4865 mobile • jirl@buckcattle.com Matt Scasta, 580.220.7288

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AMAA Reg #474260 DOB 03.02.2016 | 75% Maine-Anjou Polled | Birth Weight: 90 lbs.

SIRE | BOE Garth (MINN Hard Whiskey x GVC Suh 01W daughter)

DAM | Miss BOE 502R

(FJH All American 501L X Krebs Angus)

SEMEN $100/ unit; 10 unit minimum order.

Owned by Buck Cattle Co.

Madill, OK 73446 www.buckcattle.com WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE A TRADITION

RES. GRAND CHAMPION CHIANGUS HEIFER, 2017 NAILE MANY TIME CHAMPION TOP 5 2017 & 2018 congratulations to the Morrey Family CHAMPION HORNED HEREFORD HEIFER, 2017 OKLA AGR congratulations to the Merritt Family GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE, 2017 FT WORTH congratulations to the McAllister Family GRAND CHAMPION COMPOSITE CHAROLAIS FEMALE, 2018 NWSS congratulations to Mason Walker

GRAND CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS HEIFER, 2017 NAILE congratulations to Sanders, Steck & WSCC

5TH OVERALL PROSPECT HEIFER, 2018 NWSS congratulations to the Dorsey Family

RES. GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER HEIFER, 2018 NWSS congratulations to the Van Vilet Family

DIVISION CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE, 2017 NWSS congratulations to Whitney Walker

GRAND CHAMPION AOB HEIFER, 2017 NAILE congratulations to Whitney Walker

RES. CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE, 2017 OKLA AGR congratulations to the Standridge Family

RES. GRAND CHAMPION CHIANINA FEMALE, 2018 FT WORTH congratulations to the Standridge Family

RES. GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE, 2018 SAN ANGELO congratulations to the Myricle Family

WILLOW SPRINGS CATTLE COMPANY ERIC, LINSAY, MASON, WHITNEY & CATELYN WALKER 14844 WALKER ROAD - PRAIRIE GROVE, ARKANSAS 72753 ERIC WALKER - 479-601-3567 - CORY THOMSEN 605-730-2397 CODY GREEN 479-979-5223 - GARRETT LOCHNER 520-870-5226 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.WILLOWSPRINGSCATTLE.COM