IN THIS ISSUE:
November/December
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: David Mool
Vice President: Brad Evans
Secretary: Clay Sellmeyer
Business Manager: Doug Turner
Past President: Carla Jurgenson
Auxiliary Pres.: Cindy Anderson
Junior Advisor: Stacy Lemenager
Bureau County: Vaughn Kiner
Central Illinois: Luke Lemenager
Logan County : Carla Jurgenson
Northern Illinois: Jarad Carroll
Wabash Valley: Open
Directors at Large:
Eric McClure
Aaron Schafer
Travis Fruhling
T J Curtin
Chris Cassady
Bodee Schlipf
Brad Evans
Tracey Rawlings
Chad Horsley
Sam Brumleve
Scott Anderson
Dan Naughton
CONTACT
To place advertisements or your latest Angus news contact: Olivia Hoots Illinois Beef Editor Illinois Beef Association 217-787-4280 olivia@illinoisbeef.com www.illinoisbeef.com
ON THE COVER
Horsley Brother's registered Angus calves during the family's IBA Seedstock Breeder of the Year video shoot. Photo by Devin Bollman.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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for a list of
and Angus sales this season.
American
Angus
Assn. Announces the Ten Illinois Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus
The ten producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Illinois recorded a total of 1601 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2025, which ended September 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer.
The 10 top recorders in Illinois are: Musgrave Angus, Griggsville; Panther Creek Ranch, Bowen; TWG Farm & Ranch Management, Mount Carroll; Windy Hill Meadows, Aviston; Beasley Brothers Angus, Creal Springs; Prairie View Farm, Gridley; Horsley Bros, Galva; Latherow Angus, Carthage; Rock Creek Farms, Plano; Rudow Family Cattle Co, Pana.
Association members across the nation in 2025 registered 309,926 head of Angus cattle. “Angus breeders lead the way in innovation and genetic progress, giving their commercial cattlemen customers an advantage in the marketplace,” McCully said. “The diversity of the breed means that cattlemen across the country can find the right genetics – no matter their breeding objective.”
In the News Show Results
2025 World Beef Expo ROV Angus Show
West Allis, Wis. | September 19 | Judge:
Tyler Bush, S.D.
Photos by Next Level Images
Reserve Grand Champion Bull Rhode High Roller 34
Owned by Preston Rhode
Reg. # 19811197
2026 MEMBERSHIP
Being a member has its perks. IBA partners with several companies to offer its members cost savings and this year, we’ve added more!
• Yearly subscribtion to IBA’s bi-monthly magazine, Illinois Beef
• Producer members receive preferred pricing on magazine advertsing
• Discounted Air Evac membership fee for affinty pricing
• Partial funding of consultation services with Funktioneering ($100 value)
• Assistance with applying for EQIP dollars, building permits, and siting new or expanded projects
• Access to Performance Livestock Analytics Cattle Krush program
• $150 off Frank & West Environmental Engineering Services
• Preferred rates to subscribe to a smart phone app based cattle market information service
• Option to be listed in the IBA member-only Local Beef Directory
• Discounts on Equipment at Bush Hog ($250) and Buchheit IL (10%)
• Extended rates at the Ramanda Springfield North and Northfield Inn & Suites
• Special discounts and promotions with feed companies
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS OFFERED
Junior Member Benefits
• Two seasonal issues of Illinois Beef
• Opportunity to participate in educational and leadership events
• Participation in IJBA Points Show program
• Scholarship eligibity given by Illinois Beef Foundation
• Opportunity to vote for or serve on the IJBA Board of Directors
Collegiate Student Member Benefits
• Dual IBA/NCBA Membership
• Full access to IBA Producer member benefits
• Internship opportunities with IBA and NCBA
• Scholarship opportunities from IBA and NCBA
• IJBA eligibility (students 21 or under)
EARLY RENEWAL BENEFITS
Drivin 80 x Crossover’s sister Due to May We All
Revelation x Relentless Due to True North
New Decade x Broker Due to Against the Odds
Good Times x Mahogany Prime Due to Kelce
One For All x Unlimited Power Due to Capone
No Limit x Style Due to Vision
Good Times x Primo Due to Vision
Relentless x America Due to True North
Berwick x Mari Due to True North
Made Man x Sky High Due to Construct
Luke, Stacy & Paige 703 Hinshaw Rd. Hudson, IL 61748
Luke Cell 309-261-0752
Chuck, Tori, Curt & Grace 10098 N. 2200E Fairbury IL 61739
Chuck Cell 815-867-7011 www.lemenagercattle.com
217-473-5868 cell 217-854-5200 o ce rhodesangus@royell.org
9350 Rte 108, Carlinville, IL 62626 www.RhodesAngus.com
February 20 • Illinois State Fairgrounds
We are excited to host the third annual banquet for the Illinois Angus Association on February 20, 2026, at the Illinois Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois.
Schedule:
12:30 - Board Meeting
2:00 - Annual Meeting
5:30 - Happy Hour
6:00 - Supper catered by Poe’s on the Hill.
