Illinois Angus News - November/December 2022

November/December 2022

President: David Jenkins

Vice President: Carla Jurgenson

Secretary: Aaron Schafer

Business Manager: Doug Turner

Past President: Joel York

Bureau County: John DeRycke

Central Illinois: Luke Lemenager

Illinois Valley: Open

Lamoine Valley: Tracy Rawlings

Logan County : Carla Jurgenson

Northern Illinois: Jarad Carroll

South Central: Richard Hurst

Wabash Valley: Shaye Harre

Directors at Large:

Grant Bedel

TJ Curtin

Jim Marsh

Bradley Wolter

Kyle Buetke

Jeff Dameron

Chris Cassady

Clay Sellmeyer

Dan Naughton

Greg McClure

David Mool

Lee Stremsterfer

Ascent Angus 15 Bill Farm Angus 51

Callan Farms 51 Evers Livestock Farm 51 Kiesewetter Angus 51 Kramer Angus 51 Lemenager Cattle 51 Lorenzen Farms 51 Panther Creek Ranch 51 Rhodes Angus 51 Sunnyhill Angus Farm 51 Walnut Grove Angus 51 WP Angus

ON THE COVER

Cheyenne Handsaker earns Junior Bronze and Silver Award

Cheyenne Handsaker, Pearl City, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Handsaker is the 18-year-old daughter of Paul and Dianne Handsaker and attends Butler Community college, where she studies ag business/animal science. She is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association, where she has served as director, royalty and currently serves as secretary.

She has participated in local, state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Handsaker participated in the quiz bowl contest.

She has consigned cattle to the Cattlemen’s Choice Spring and Fall Sales, Iowa Cattlemen’s Sale and WBIA Performance Bull Sale.

The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and selfdevelopment opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide.

Claire Kuipers earns Junior Bronze Award

Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Kuipers is the 13-year-old daughter of Trever Kuipers and attends Le Roy CUSD #2. She is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association.

She has participated in state and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Kuipers participated in the extemporaneous speaking, photography and poster contests. She also participated in the mentoring program in 2018.

She has also consigned cattle to the Illinois Angus Futurity.

The Bronze award is the first level of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the award, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honor. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide.

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Claire Kuipers (center) and other Illinois Angus royalty at the Illinois State Fair.

Holly Marsh takes home Reserve Champion Angus Cow-calf Pair

TLF Northern Miss won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2022 World Beef Expo Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 23 in Milwaukee, Wis. Holly Marsh, Earlville, Ill., owns the May 2020 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. A May 2022 son of Deer Valley Growth Fund is at side. Ryan Rathmann, Lubbock, Texas, evaluated the 68 entries. Photo (left) by Next Level Images.

American Angus Association Announces the Ten Illinois Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus

The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Illinois recorded a total of 1,746 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2022, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer.

The 10 top recorders in Illinois are: Musgrave Angus, Griggsville; Linz Heritage Angus, Calumet City; Panther Creek Ranch, Bowen; Prairie View Farm, Gridley; Windy Hill Meadows, Aviston; Horsley Bros, Galva; Bremer Bros, Metropolis; Bob Jon Angus, New Windsor; R Kent Schleich, Fairview; Rudow Family Cattle Co, Pana.

Angus breeders across the nation in 2022 registered 304,822 head of Angus cattle. “Our Association members lead the industry in adopting new technology and breeding the most problem-free cattle for their customers,” McCully said. “Cattlemen across the country continue to find registered Angus seedstock are the most profitable option for their herd.”

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. The Association provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers. For more information about Angus cattle and the Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.

Casey Jentz, Regional Manager Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Angus Foundation to sell Certified Angus Beef barn painting at Angus Convention

Sale of barn painting in Salt Lake City will benefit the Angus Foundation.

The Angus Foundation is offering the chance at a highly desired Certified Angus Beef (CAB) barn painting at the 2022 Angus Convention in Salt Lake City. The painting will be auctioned off at the annual American Angus Association® awards dinner and reception Sunday, Nov. 6. Funds raised will help further the Foundation’s mission of supporting Angus education, youth and research.

In 2018, CAB celebrated 40 years in business with the “Brand the Barn” campaign, painting 40 barns belonging to Angus breeders in 25 states across the country with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand logo. In response to the campaign, many Angus enthusiasts have joined the waiting list to have their own barn painted. The Foundation will offer breeders the chance to skip the line and proudly represent the brand on their operation.

“This is a unique opportunity to show your pride for CAB while also supporting the future of the Angus breed,” said Jaclyn Upperman, Angus Foundation executive director. “The winning bidder will gain a beautiful barn painting and can feel fulfilled knowing they’ve helped continue the Angus legacy.”

CAB will commission artist Troy Freeman to brand the winning bidder’s barn and will also provide $1,000 for the barn owner to host a celebration event in conjunction with the barn painting. Bidders need not be present to purchase the offering. For more information about this opportunity, contact Upperman at JUpperman@Angus.org. To learn more about the 2022 Angus Convention, visit www.angusconvention.com.

— Written by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications