Illinois Hereford Bulletin - March/April 2024

The ILLINOIS BULLETIN

CONTENTS

Kent Burns

Buddy

MEMBERSHIP

Emily Bernard 815-992-8233

illinoishereford@gmail.com

Cody

Jodi McMillan, 815-751-2293

Chad Benedict, 217-246-5099

Matt Anderson, 309-267-1410

David Biggs, 815-441-4354

Kim Carney-Rhodes, 217-899-4104

Jimmy Bernard

Craig

Andrew Spinazola

2024 Cattlemen’s Congress

Junior Show

Class Winners

Class 3- LCC 0183 ALL GIRL 323L ET – Bred by- Lowderman Cattle Company

Class 6 - RGR KATNISS REBA 11Z 2296 3LET – Bred by- Riley Rhodes, Owned by Olivia and Hadley Eubank

Division Winners

Champion Horned Junior Heifer CalfPURPLE HB DAENERYS 21L

Bred by - Purple Reign Cattle Company

Owned by - Cara & Crew Cummins

Reserve Grand Champion Polled Female HAWK MONA 2208 ET

Bred by - Hawk Livestock

Owned by - Ella Brooks

Bull Show

Class Winners

Class 15- AR VCR41H HARLEY 39K – Bred and Owned by Apple Ridge Farms

Division Winners

Reserve ChampionHorned Spring Bull Calf

PURPLE GUNNER 41L

Bred and Owned by Purple Reign Cattle Co

Champion Polled Intermediate Yearling Bull

CEP 8G RICO 7B 034K ET

Bred and Owned by Caden & Corbin Perry

2024 Cattlemen’s Congress

Open Show

Class Winners

Class 14- HAWK MARKLE 9L ET – Bred and Owned by Hawk Livestock

Division Winners

Reserve Champion Horned Junior Heifer CalfPURPLE HB DAENERYS 21L ET

Bred by- Purple Reign Cattle Co

Owned By- Cara & Crew Cummins

Champion Horned Intermediate Yearling Female

PURPLE HB FINLEY 96K ET

Bred by- Purple Reign Cattle Co

Owned By - Makenna, Austin & Tessa Smith

Reserve Champion Horned Senior Heifer Calf

KJ TWJ 907E MARTINI 936K ET

Bred by- Ben Jensen

Owned by- Paige Lemenager

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Champion Horned Senior Yearling Female

PURPLE ELEANOR 125J

Bred By Purple Reign Cattle Company

2024 National Western Stock Show

Junior Show

Division Winners

Horned Champion Senior Heifer Calf

KJ TWJ 907E MARTINI 936K ET

Bred by Ben Jensen Owned By – Paige Lemenager

Pen Show

Carload Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calves Perks Ranch

Reserve Champion Horned Junior Yearling Female PURPLE L MAY TRUDY 200K ET

Bred By- Purple Reign Cattle Co

Owned By Stetson, and Blakely Storey

Bull Show

Division Winners

Reserve Champion Polled Spring Bull Calf

LF 87N RESOURCE 3097 ET

Bred and Owned by Lorenzen Farms

Champion Polled Intermediate Yearling Bull

PPH 173D DURANT 204

Bred and Owned by Paul Polled Herefords

Open Show

Class Winners

Division Winners Champion Polled Spring Heifer Calf PERKS C&L LEADING LADY 3039 ET

Bred by- Perks Ranch

Tymber, Chyloh, Cache Billman

2023 AHA Hall of Fame

Phil and Joyce Ellis

Phil and Joyce Ellis, Chrisman, Ill., are the owners of Ellis Farms (EFBeef Cattle Genetics). Phil was raised on a registered polled Hereford farm, started by his father. It was there that his love for Hereford cattle began, as he raised cattle and traveled to national shows. Joyce is a fifth-generation Hereford breeder, growing up on the Lanthus Stock Farm near Lowell, Ind.

During a trip to the Lake County Fair in Indiana, their paths crossed. After Phil gave Joyce a tour of Huber Ranch to see their national champion bull, the couple began dating and married two years later. During their 62 years of marriage, they have seen cattle change, associations merge, technology advance and markets fluctuate, but their steadfast commitment to the Hereford breed has never wavered.

EFBeef is the continuation of 141 years of purebred Hereford genetics. The farm held its 75th annual production sale in 2023, on their seven-generation, 1820 homestead surrounded by 1,500 acres of corn, soybeans and hay, along with pastures of Hereford cattle. The couple has three children, Cathy (Joe), Matt (Lisa) and Joe (Lauri), and six grandchildren. Phil and Joyce exhibited high-quality Hereford cattle nationally in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, garnering awards and making connections at national shows across the U.S.

Today, EFBeef is one of the largest contributors to the AHA database for carcass phenotypes and feed efficiency phenotypes; countless cattle have been named AHA Sires of Distinction, Certified Hereford Beef® Sires of Distinction and Dams of Distinction. The operation is heavily involved in research by utilizing the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP), with 16 of their sires completing the program. Phil and Joyce have maintained a conception-to-harvest feedout program for more than 40 years, providing access to constant feedback to track and improve carcass traits.

Phil and Joyce are leaders. Phil served on the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) Board of Directors. Phil was a founding member of the Illinois Junior Hereford Association. Joyce was a founding member of the National Organization of Poll-ettes, a member of the APHA Vision 2000 Committee and was an APHA signatory Board member of the merger for the APHA and AHA Associations.

EFBeef is a two-time nominee of the Beef Improvement Federation’s Seedstock Producer of the Year Award, a multi-winner of the Illinois Hereford Association Breeder of the Year and the Hall of Fame winner for the Illinois Polled Hereford Association. Phil and Joyce are both involved in their community, from school boards and 4-H clubs to state beef associations and the Hopewell Friends Quaker Church.

“I feel because of their leadership, vision of the future for Hereford cattle and their true American beliefs, they deserve to be inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame,” writes Randy McCaskill, former APHA field representative, in his letter to the selection committee. “While this would be an honor for the family, the Hereford breed would also be honored to have a family like the Ellis family.”

* Main photo of the Ellis family in previous issue was a misprint. Our apologies to the Ellis family.

Korbin Swigart exhibiting his Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer at the 2024 Illinois Beef Expo. Photo by Devin Bollman.

Illinois Beef Expo Junior Show

Springfield, IL | Feb. 23-25 | Chad Holtkamp & Nick Fitzsimmons

Photos by Cindy’s Livestock Photos

Shown

Champion Horned Hereford Heifer Ring A

Shown by Emily Brooks

Champion Horned Hereford Heifer Ring B

Shown by Kyler Roeder

Champion Hereford Steer Rings A & B

Shown by Kylie Gillespie

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer Ring A

Shown by Korbin Swigart

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer Ring A, Reserve Champion Ring B

Shown by Morgan Richardson

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer Ring B

Shown by Nolan Lee

Reserve Champion Horned Hereford Heifer Rings A & B

by Riley Rhodes

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer Ring A

Shown by Kinlynn Dryer

2023

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer Ring B

Shown by Mackenzie Huls

Illinois Hereford Queen Elaina Walsh, Godfrey

UPDATES UPDATES

ILLINOIS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

IJHA UPDATES:

The Illinois Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors and Advisors held a conference call on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 to further discuss and plan the upcoming year and 2024 Preview Show in Georgetown, IL. The IJHA would like to thank Buddy and Lisa Edenburn for volunteering to host, and we cannot wait to see everyone June 14, 2024 – June 16, 2024, in Georgetown! Listed below are important information and updates regarding the 2024 Preview Show.

GENERAL INFO:

WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2023 - Sunday, June 16, 2024

WHERE: Georgetown Fairgrounds

413 N Seminary Road, Georgetown, IL, 61846

ENTRIES:

• Entires will be available May 1, 2024

• DUE JUNE 1, 2024

• NO late entires will be accepted

• Entries are $25/head.

HOTELS:

There is a block of rooms reserved at:

Baymont Inn by Wyndham

360 Eastgate Drive, Danville, IL 61834 217-446-2111 OR 217-318-2887

$85/night with king and queen rooms

Block is under ILJHA with code 240613

Best Western Riverside Inn

57 S Gilbert St, Danville, IL 61832 800-568-8530

$85/night – with king and queen rooms

Hotel block is under IJHA

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

SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY:

• Grounds open at 6 p.m. for set up. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 6 p.m.

FRIDAY:

Check-in/Hereford Bowl Test – 2-4:00

CHANGE: Fitting Contest - 4:30 p.m.

• 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

SATURDAY:

• CHANGE: Opening Ceremonies - 9:00

• Showmanship - 9:15 a.m.

• Bred and Owned Show begins at the conclusion of showmanship

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

• Scholarship Interviews and Speech Contest – Approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the show.

• Junior Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Banquet – 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY: Owned Heifer Show – 8:00 a.m.

NJHA UPDATES:

• Sale of Champions Benefiting the 2024 JNHE

• March 20, 2024 - Sale Day

• Spring HYFA Scholarship Deadline

• April 1, 2024

• B.O.L.D. Leadership Conference

• April 4-7, 2024 - Desdemona, TX

• NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Field Day

• April 13, 2024 - Scott City, KS

• JNHE Earlybird Entry Deadline

• May 15, 2024

• JNHE Entry Deadline

• June 1, 2024

• Junior National Hereford Expo

• July 6-12, 2024 - Grand Island, NE

• Faces of Leadership

• July 28-31, 2024 - Fort Worth, TX

NOTICE: RULE CHANGE

Following the NJHA and JNHE rule change the IJHA will be following this rule change.

All steers will be required to be parent verified to both the sire and dam; therefore, a DNA profile of the steer, the sire and the dam must be completed through the official AHA lab by the entry deadline. To request a DNA kit for your animal, access your MyHerd or contact AHA customer service.

IJHA OFFICER

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

Houston Stapleton, Vice President (309) 258-7157

hooeyjohn99@gmail.com

Kendall Boatman, Secretary (779) 774-5141

kendallboatman@gmail.com

Shawn Crutcher, Treasurer (217) 500-0782

scrutcher144@gmail.com

Molly Biggs, Director of PR (779) 861-0725

ijha.secretary@gmail.com

CONTACTS:

Tom and Tammy Boatman, Advisors

Tom: (404) 372-6754

Tammy: (770) 354-4195 tomtammy@perksranch.com

Jacob and Brittany Chapman

Jacob: (815) 587-4061

Brittany: (815) 712-6578 jbchapman2009@gmail.com

Craig and Brenda Crutcher

Craig: (815) 289-2855

Brenda: (815) 289-6325 crutcherlivestock@gmail.com

Directors: Morgan Richardson, Emma Richardson, Paige Lemenager, Rhett Lehman, Aidan Knobloch, Logan Rhodes, Nolan Lee.

All steers will be required to be parent verified to both the sire and dam; therefore, a DNA profile of the steer, the sire and the dam must be completed through the official AHA lab by the entry deadline. To request a DNA kit for your animal, access your MyHerd or contact AHA customer service

The IJHA follows all rules and guidelines put forth by the American Hereford Association unless otherwise stated

Baymont Inn by Wyndham 360 Eastgate Drive, Danville, IL 61834 (217) 466-2111

$85/night with king and queen rooms Block is under ILHA with code 240613

Best Western Riverside Inn 57 S Gilbert St, Danville, IL 61832 800-568-8530

$85/night – with king and queen rooms Hotel block is under IJHA

During the Annual Meeting on March 2, 2024, hosted by the Illinois Hereford Association, the IJHA will be auctioning off THREE t-shirt sponsorship spots These shirts are worn by IJHA members at the IJHA Preview Show and Junior Nationals. This is a great advertising opportunity for your operation!

EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413

(P43558667)

An ultimate beef bull that will soon be in most every purebred Hereford pedigree in the USA. Demand rose along with his highly desirable, fertile, feminine, pretty uddered and productive daughters. The most unique bull of the breed on carcass with still unmatched marbling and improvement for yield grade, those are rare combinations.

AN EFBeef MATRON

We make momma cows that get pregnant as yearlings, calve WITHOUT human supervision, raise a valuable feeder calf and will eat less feed than the industry average for the year. We have been producing this model of momma cow for multiple generations.

Phil & Joyce Ellis

26455 North 2300th

Chrisman, IL 61924 (765) 665-3207

Joe (765) 366-5390

Chris (765) 505-9691

Matt (217) 712-0635