Illinois Hereford Bulletin - January/February 2023

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ILLINOIS HEREFORD BULLETIN

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CONTENTS January/February 2023

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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO PAIGE LEMENAGER, KIRA SAYRE AND LAUREN MCMILLAN

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2022 HEREFORD NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SHOW AWARDS PRESENTED

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AMERICAN ROYAL RESULTS

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CONTESTANTS OF THE YEAR IN THE 2022 NJHA FED STEER SHOOTOUT ANNOUNCED; OTHER WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN KANSAS CITY

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WINTER WARM-UP RESULTS

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ILLINOIS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADVERTISERS INDEX

PRESIDENT Gene Stumpf 618-407-8374

Baker Farms Ellis Farms Lorenzen Farms Lowderman Cattle Company Milligan Herefords Perks Ranch Torrance Herefords

VICE-PRESIDENT Kent Burns 618-521-3199

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ON THE COVER Photo taken by Devin Bollman at IJHA Preview Show.

TREASURER Buddy Edenburn 217-649-0108 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Emily Bernard 815-992-8233 illinoishereford@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Kline, 309-824-9937 Matt Johnson, 309-883-9466 Cody Crum, 217-248-7282 Jodi McMillan, 815-751-2293 Chad Benedict, 217-246-5099 Matt Anderson, 309-267-1410 David Biggs, 815-441-4354 Kent Babbs, 618-322-5880 Kim Carney-Rhodes, 217-899-4104 74

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CONTACT To place advertisements or your latest Hereford news contact: Olivia Hoots Illinois Beef Association 2501 N 8th Street Springfield, IL 62702 217-787-4280 olivia@illinoisbeef.com www.illinoisbeef.com

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Scholarships Awarded to Paige Lemenager, Kira Sayre and Lauren McMillan High achieving Hereford youth were awarded numerous scholarships during the 2022 American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 21. In a special awards ceremony, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America and its donors proudly awarded $165,000 in scholarships to 28 National Junior Hereford Association members to help support their higher-education goals.

The 2022 Blin Family Scholarship sponsored by HYFA is a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of the first Lot 1 foundation female ever sold at the Mile High Night Sale in Denver, Colorado. Star Lake Cattle Company and the Blin Family of Iowa consigned the female that sold for $100,000 and founded a fund that has grown to nearly $1 million. This year, Paige Lemenager was awarded the scholarship.

Lemenager, Hudson, Illinois, is the daughter of Luke and Stacy Lemenager and a freshman at Lake Land College. Her goals are to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and a juris doctor degree in agricultural law with the ultimate goal of advocating for beef producers and managing her family’s farming operation.

“The NJHA is undoubtedly preparing its junior membership with the skills and qualities of a good citizen through contests, leadership conferences and other membership oriented programs which is a privilege I wish everyone could experience to truly make our world a better place,” Lemenager said.

The 2022 Perks Ranch Scholarship is in the value of $5,000 given by HYFA. It honors the Perks Ranch of Illinois and highlights Doug Perks’ legacy and leadership during his time on the HYFA board of directors. This year, Kira Sayre was awarded the scholarship.

Kira Sayre, Arenzville, Illinois, is the daughter of Tim and Tracie Sayre. She is a senior at Colorado State University studying both animal and equine science. Throughout college she has remained involved, working for a local Hereford breeder and at a horse boarding and training facility. Her goal is to use the skills gained through her degree and her work experience to find a career in the agriculture industry.

Ten scholarships of $10,000 are given by the Vanier family for a total of $100,000 in HYFA scholarships annually. Jack and the late Donna Vanier and family of CK Ranch in Kansas have paved the way for Hereford Youth to further their education, and this year marks a $600,000 commitment to education from the Vanier family. The Vanier family is proud of the NJHA members and believes the work ethic young people learn growing up in the Hereford breed sets them apart in today’s workforce. This year, Lauren McMillan was awarded one of the scholarships.

Lauren McMillan, from Tiskilwa, Illinois, is a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At UIUC, she is studying agricultural leadership, education and communication. She recently worked as a communications marketing intern with Caterpillar Inc. to continue developing her skills. The current NJHA membership chair, she is passionate about the membership and helping each junior develop through every opportunity possible.

The scholarship fund is the bedrock of HYFA and countless youth are the benefactors of its mission. This last fiscal year, the foundation celebrated net assets reaching nearly $5 million and in total $185,000 was given back to Hereford youth to assist with their college educations.

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2022 Hereford National and Regional Show Awards Presented Hereford exhibitors were recognized for showcasing their outstanding breeding programs at national and regional shows this past year prior to the Ladies of the Royal sale hosted at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, October 22. Awards for champion national and regional Hereford show bull, show female and premier exhibitor were presented.

To qualify for these prestigious bronzes, exhibitors must have accumulated points and shown at a national or regional event.

Points were calculated throughout the 2021-22 show season, which ran from May 2021 through April 2022.

Polled Show Female of the Year went to Frost Holly 709H ET, owned by Stetson Storey, Stockton, Illinois.

American Royal

Kansas City, Mo. | October 22 Open Hereford Show Results

Class Winners Class 4- 8379 Perks SJ FG Teeter 2033, Bred and Owned by: Perks Ranch Class 5- 8394 HB Harlow 26K, Bred by: Purple Reign Cattle Co, Owned by: Riley Rhodes Class 13- 8505 Hawk Myla 39J, Bred by: Hawk Livestock, Owned by: Paige Lemenager Class 14- 8527 Purple Lavish 80J, Bred by Purple reign Cattle Co, Owned by: Lauryn & Ashlyn Mool Class 19- 8587 Perks 1502 Mary Jo 1002, Bred by: Perks Ranch, Owned by Kendall & Kade Boatman Division Winners Champion Spring Heifer Calf 8379 Perks SJ FG Teeter 2033 Bred and Owned by: Perks Ranch Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Female HL Boy Jawanda 092J Bred by: Nolan Hoge, Owned by: Blakely & Stetson Storey Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Female 8587 Perks 1502 Mary Jo 1002 Bred by: Perks Ranch, Owned by: Kendall & Kade Boatman

Grand Champion Open & Junior Hereford Shows Champion Intermediate Yearling HAWK Myla 39J ET Bred by: Hawk Livestock Owner: Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill. Photo: Next Level Images

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Contestants of the Year in the 2022 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Announced; Other Winners Recognized in Kansas City Now in its sixth year, the National Junior Hereford Association’s Fed Steer Shootout contest teaches juniors about the opportunities and challenges of the cattle feeding industry. After completing their performance portfolios and a rigorous interview and presentation process, Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Illinois, earned the contestant of the year title in the senior division. Kade Boatman, Rockford, Illinois, and Dellana Muck, Caledonia, Illinois, were also among Kendall as finalists.

A special recognition award was given to Molly Biggs, Dixon, Illinois, for highest average daily gain in the commercial division.

North American International Livestock Expo Louisville, Ky. | November 3-17 Junior Hereford Show Results

Class Winners Class 5- Purple L May Trudy 200K- Bred By: Purple Reign Cattle Co, Owned by: Stetson & Blakely Storey Class 8- RF 8036 Rich Girl 16J- Bred by Daniel Richardson, Owned by: Daniel, Emma, & Morgan Richardson Class 12- SCG Diana 164ET- Bred by L J Suttles, Owned by Adeline Sorgen Class 13- HL Boy Jawanda 092J- Bred by Nolan Hoge, Owned by Stetson & Blakely Storey Class 16 HAWK Murphy 14J- Bred by: Hawk Livestock, Owned by: Kinnick Paulsen Class 17- Purple Geraldene 34J 0 Bred by Purple Reign Cattle Company, Owned by Suter Clark Class 18- SCG Platinum Lady 119- Bred by L J Suttles, Owned by Adeline Sorgen Class 20- BP SP 88X Henrietta 45H- Bred by: Kellstad Farm, Owned by: Bailey & Shelby Pearl Division Winners Champion Junior Heifer Calf Purple L May Trudy 200k - Bred by: Purple Reign Cattle Co, Owned by: Stetson & Blakely Storey Champion Intermediate Yearling Female HL Boy Jawanda 092J- Bred by Nolan Hoge, Owned by Stetson & Blakely Storey Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Female SCG Diana 164ET- Bred by L J Suttles, Owned by Adeline Sorgen Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Female SCG Platinum Lady 119- Bred by L J Suttles, Owned by Adeline Sorgen Champion Senior Yearling Female BP SP 88X Henrietta 45H- Bred by: Kellstad Farm, Owned by: Bailey & Shelby Pearl (NAILE results continued on next page)

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Grand Champion Hereford Female Champion Spring Yearling HAWK Murphy 14J Bred by: Hawk Livestock Owner: Kinnick Paulsen Photo: Next Level Images

Open Hereford Show Results

Class Winners Class 3 - Purple HB Finely 96K Bred & Owned by: Purple Reign Cattle Co Class 5- Purple HB Myrtle 69K, Bred & Owned by: Purple Reign Cattle Co Class 11- LCC 561C Merry’s Classic 3K, Bred by: Lowderman Cattle Co, Owned by Lane & Logan Cady Class 12- BOFAT Hill Lucky Seven, Bred by Rhett Lowderman, Owned by Harrison Roberts Class 13- RGR Janet 150J- Bred by Riley Rhodes, Owned by: Ella Bane Class 16: SCG Diana 164, Bred by: L J Suttles, Owned by: Adeline Sorgen Class 17- Purple Levita 100J, Bred by: Purple Reign Cattle Co, Owned by Sara Sullivan Class 19- Purple Geraldene 34J, Bred by: Purple reign Cattle Co, Owned by: Suter Clark Class 20- WR 2296, Bred by: Teagan Wunschel, Owned by: Nicholas Torrance Division Champions Champion Spring Heifer Calves Purple HB Finely 96K Bred & Owned by: Purple Reign Cattle Co Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calves Purple L May Trudy 200K, Bred by Purple Reign Cattle Co, Owned by Stetson & Blakely Storey Champion Senior Heifer Calf RGR Janet 150J- Bred by: Riley Rhodes, Owned by: Ella Bane Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Female HL Boy Jawanda 092J- Bred by: Nolan Hoge, Owned By Blakley & Stetson Storey Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Female Purple Geraldene 34J, Bred by: Purple reign Cattle Co, Owned by: Suter Clark Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Female WR 2296, Bred by: Teagan Wunschel, Owned by: Nicholas Torrance Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Female BP SP EF 88X Henrietta 45H, Bred by Kellstadt Farm, Owned by: Bailey & Shelby Pearl Bull Show Class 30- SSF KKH 15U Standard 132, Bred by: B J Hermand and Sons, Owned by: TODD, KIM & KASEY HERMAN, B J HERMAN & SONS, STUMPF LAND AND CATTLE

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Springfield, Ill. | December 10-11 | Judges: Parker Henley, Dustin Frank Photos by: Cindy’s Livestock Photography

Champion Horned Hereford Rings A & B Houston Stapleton

Reserve Champion Horned Hereford Rings A & B Nash Lowderman

Champion Polled Hereford Rings A & B Paige Lemenager

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Rings A & B Morgan Richardson

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U P D AT E S U P D AT E S

I L L I N O I S J U N I O R H E R E F O R D A S S O C I AT I O N

I J H A U P D AT E S: The Illinois Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors and Advisors met on Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Bloomington, IL, at the Compeer Financial headquarters to discuss and plan the upcoming year and 2023 Preview Show in Sandwich, IL. The IJHA would like to thank Crane Herefords and Chapman Herefords for volunteering to host, and we cannot wait to see everyone June 16, 2023 – June 18, 2023, in Sandwich! Listed below are important information and updates regarding the 2023 Preview Show.

G E N E R A L I N F O: WHEN: Friday, June 16, 2023 - Sunday, June 18, 2023 WHERE: DeKalb County Fairgrounds

S C H E D U L E: THURSDAY: •

(aka - Sandwich Fair) 1401 Suydam Rd, Sandwich IL, 60548 ENTRIES: • Entires will be available May 1, 2023 •

DUE JUNE 1, 2023

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NO late entires will be accepted

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Entries are $25/head.

HOTELS:

There is a block of rooms reserved at: Montcler Hotel, Trademark Collection

by Wyndham 3300 Drew Ave

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CHANGE: Check-in – 2-4:00 p.m.

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CHANGE: Speech Contest, Sales Academy, Future Professionals Contest Interviews and Hereford Bowl Test - 4-6:00 p.m.

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Hereford Homeroom - a leadership training seminar - will begin at 6:00. All juniors are invited to attend (6:00-7:30 p.m.). Pizza will be provided

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Opening Ceremonies - 8:00 a.m.

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Fitting Contest – 8:15 a.m.

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Showmanship - 9:00 a.m.

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Bred and Owned Show begins at the conclusion of showmanship

Sandwich, IL 60548 1-630-273-6000 Hotel has a 30-day cancellation policy Neighboring town, Yorkville, is about 20 minutes away for other hotels.

Camping will be available on the grounds for $30/night and can be purchased on your entry forms.

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Grounds open at 6 p.m. for set up.

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 6 p.m.

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Cow/Calf, Bulls, B&O Heifers, Steers

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Scholarship Interviews – Approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the show.

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Junior Meeting – 5:30 p.m.

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Banquet – 7:00 p.m.

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Owned Heifer Show – 8:00 a.m.

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N J H A U P D AT E S: •

BOLD-Desdemona, TX-March 23-26, 2023 •

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Fed Steer Shootout Field Day •

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April 15, 2023 - Scott City, KS

JNHE 2023 - MAD DASH TO THE HEREFORD BASH •

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Online Application due January 15, 2023

July 8 - July 14, 2023 - Madison, WI

Faces of Leadership-Columbus, OH

THANK YOU TO COMPEER FINANCIAL FOR HOSTING THE PREVIEW SHOW PLANNING MEETING! IJHA Directors pictured Left to right: Shawn Crutcher, Morgan Richardson, Molly Biggs, Kendall Boatman, Paige Lemenager, Kade Boatman and Houston Stapelton.

I J H A O F F I C E R C O N TA C T S : Morgan Richardson, President (815) 871-2868 m.richardson5254@gmail.com

Scott and Monica Torrance, Advisors Scott: (309) 221-6274 Monica: (309) 333-1551 torracne@mtcnow.net

Kade Boatman, Vice President (779) 774- 5140 kadeboatman@gmail.com

Tom and Tammy Boatman, Advisors Tom: (404) 372-6754 Tammy: (770) 354-4195 tomtammy@perksranch.com

Molly Biggs, Secretary (779) 861-0725 ijha.secretary@gmail.com

Jacob and Brittany Chapman Jacob: (815) 587-4061 Brittany: (815) 712-6578 jbchapman2009@gmail.com

Paige Lemenager, Treasurer (309) 445-3942 plemenager@gmail.com

Directors: Lauren McMillian, Houston Stapleton, Cory Stumpf, Shawn Crutcher, Kendall Boatman, Haley Bickelhaupt, Abby Muck

Emma Richardson, Director of PR (815) 871-1613 crichardson1010@gmail.com

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Lorenzen Farms Chrisman, IL

Malcom 815-761-8462

Adam Harms, Herdsman 217-369-3609 adamdharms@hotmail.com Steve Lorenzen: 217-822-2803

James cell 815-761-1523

Jack and Sherry Lowderman Monte, Carrie and Rhett Brent, Kris, Blake and Morgan Cody, Abby, Nash and Tuck P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455 Office: 309-833-5543

www.lowderman.com

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