Illinois Hereford Bulletin - September/October 2023

The ILLINOIS BULLETIN

PRESIDENT

Kent Burns

618-521-3199

TREASURER

Buddy Edenburn

217-649-0108

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Emily Bernard

815-992-8233

illinoishereford@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

Kim Carney-Rhodes, 217-899-4104

Jimmy Bernard

Craig Crutcher

Andrew Spinazola

CONTACT

M E M B E R S H I P F O R M

Annual Dues are $40

Mail to:

Buddy Edenburn, IHA Treasurer

1764 E. US Hwy 136 Penfield, IL 61862

Membership Year Applicable:

Farm Name:

Email:

Your Name:

Street Address:

City: State:

Phone: Website:

Phone: 217-820-0964

Email: illinoishereford@gmail.com

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I hereby make an application for membership in the Illinois Hereford Association Upon becoming a member of this organization I agree to be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Illinois Hereford Association and to abide by the rules of the American Hereford Association Attached hereto is remittance of payment covering mem bership dues for the fiscal year of January 1 to December 31

Letter from AHA Field Staff: Noah Benedict

What is the next goal in your operation? Take a second and think about that question. Maybe you have a clear answer and maybe it is a little harder to define. Recently, our AHA field staff was able to hold our annual field staff meeting in Kansas City. While there, we were challenged by our AHA leaders to define successful operations in our territory and give a reason why we thought so. Each of us brought up the term “Customer Service” when looking at those successful operations. So, I am here to challenge all Hereford breeders out there to incorporate customer service into their next set of goals for their operation.

Hereford cattle are so versatile and vital to the beef cattle industry. These cattle provide value in the commercial cow-calf operations, feedlots, any Hereford seedstock operation, and even in the show ring. However, one thing we need to do as breeders and producers continue to promote this breed. We have to be able to keep the demand for Hereford cattle as high as we can so that our CUSTOMERS can see more profit. Here are a few examples.

The Hereford breed has proven value in adding bulls into commercial operations. These F1 calves are some of the most impressive calves out there, but commercial producers may still need help marketing them. Offer to buy the females back for your own commercial herd. Help make the connection with them to send them to the Greater Midwest Hereford Sale on 1/4/24. Do what you can to help get these calves sold. After all, promoting these cattle only helps promote your program since they are out of your bull.

Hereford cattle and Hereford-based crosses are excelling in the feedlot. Grades are going up and therefore, so is the demand. Our Certified Hereford Beef program needs our breeders help. Strike up a conversation with the local restaurant or grocery store. Tell them about CHB and what makes it desirable. You may not think that one conversation matters, but I promise, if a store manager hears a question or two about CHB, they are going to be looking into it to see if they can make money selling it.

For those of you selling show cattle, take the time to help your customers. Not everyone buying a show project is going to win every show, however, they are buying so their kids can grow as individuals. Help them to do that. Help teach when applicable, go to their farm, and watch them compete. These kids are doing a lot of work promoting an animal you raised, go and help them do it. These ideas are a start to the idea of customer service, but obviously, there are many more. A little extra work may be added, but the benefit of keeping a customer coming back (with more money in their pocket) will work wonders for your operation. Good luck to everyone who is competing at shows and having sales this fall, and as always, never hesitate to reach out.

Noah Benedict

AHA

Territory 5 Field Staff

217-372-8009

noahb@hereford.org

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Illinois Hereford Association Record of Award Recipients

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I H A A w a r d R e c i p i e n t

Phil & Joyce Ellis

Ray Harbison

Sherwood Burns

Arlyn Rabideau

Don Morgan

& Martha Behrends

Dean & Cheryl Harfst

Jack & Sherry Lowderman

Steve Lorenzen

Larry Benedict

Ron Behrends

Charlie & Arlene Bickelhaupt

Alan Crutcher

Ron Peterson

Floyd Crane

Gene Miller

Ron Severson

Larry Moffett

John Fauth

Manlee Knoblock

Ed and Judy McMillan

Jay Bohnsak

Jane Adolph

Kyle McMillan

Mandy Hawk/Rowdy J’s

Buddy Edenburn

Floyd Crane

Andrew Garnhart

Tom Laffey

Buddy and Lisa Edenburn

John Meents

Kim Carney-Rhodes

Tamar Crum

Illinois Junior Hereford Association

Hereford Bowl

Junior

2nd Place - ILLINOISElla Bane, Towanda; Cora Chapman, Seneca; Addison Duis, Petersburg; Brogan Keltner, Pearl City

Senior

1st Place - ILLINOISMolly Biggs, Dixon; Kendall Boatman, Rockford; Morgan Richardson, Capron; Kira Sayre, Arenzville

Photography contest

Senior Hereford Cattle

3rd PlaceMolly Biggs, Dixon, Ill. “Thunderbird”

3rd PlaceMolly Biggs, Dixon, Ill.

“Just a Girl and Her Heifer”

1st PlaceNolan Lee, Wellington, Ill.

“Boo”

1st PlaceBrenna Bartlow, Monticello, Ill.

“Love of an uncle”

Photography Contest Intermediate Hereford People

3rd PlaceNolan Lee, Wellington, Ill.

3rd PlaceCaroline Lee, Wellington, Ill.

“America and Herefords”

1st PlaceCrayton Chapman, Seneca, Ill.

Poster Contest Junior

CHB Cooking Challenge Illustrated Speech Junior

Sales Academy Intermediate

Herdsman of the year Nominee

Cassie Allscheid

Allscheid graduated from Missouri State University in May 2023 and will begin her professional career this fall with ShowMe Genetic Services, Strafford, Mo. “It is a great honor to conclude my junior career by being nominated for the Herdsman of the Year award,” Allscheid says. “After years invested in the breed, the beef industry and Association, I am humbled to be recognized amongst a great set of candidates.”

3rd PlaceElla Crane, LaSalle, Ill.

2nd PlaceBrogan Keltner, Pearl City, Ill.

1st PlaceFaith Benedict, Dewey, Ill.

2nd PlaceKendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill.

Judging Contest

Peewee Teams

Junior individual

Intermediate Teams

Senior Individual

Senior Teams

3rd Place - ILLINOISOwen Crutcher, Korbin Swigart, charlie kent, Elyse Garnhart

2nd PlaceDaniel Richardson, Capron, Ill.

3rd Place - ILLINOISKendall Boatman, Kade Boatman, Houston Stapleton, Randall Peterson

1st PlacePaige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.

1st Place - ILLINOISPaige Lemenager, Simon Shepard, Dellana Muck, Morgan Richardson

3rd

Scholarships and Awards

BUD SNIDOW AWARD RECIPIENT

CHARLES E. BOYD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Prospect Award

Junior GOLDEN BULL AWARD

3rd GradeBlakely Storey, Stockton, Ill.

10th GradeKendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill.

Congratulations to our Mad Dash 5K Participants!

Trevor crutcher - 2nd overall

Cora Chapman - 3rd Place 13 & Under

Dellana Muck

Tyler Cole

Ryan, Payton, Elyse Garnhart

Chelsea and Addison duis

Crayton Chapman

Tenley Stollard

Molly Biggs, Dixon, Ill.

Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa, Ill.

cattle results

Class winners

Bred and owned bulls

Class 028 — Bred-and-Owned Bulls

PERKS 2TK 5101 JABARI 1122 ET

DOB: 9/25/2021 sire: C 5280 DIVERSIFIED 6121 dam: PERKS 2029 COPPER LADY 5101

BRED BY: TAYLOR KENDALL BOATMAN- ROCKFORD, IL

OWNED BY: GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX and TAYLOR KENDALL BOATMAN, ROCKFORD, IL

bred and owned females

Class 33 - bred and owned females

SWIGART 756 OLIVE 300 ET

DOB: 12/22/2022 sire: CH HIGH ROLLER 756 ET DAM: AKB OLIVIA 69J ET

BRED BY : korbin swigart - farmer city, IL

OWNED BY: KORBIN and KADE SWIGART, FARMER CITY, IL

Class 36 - bred and owned females

2TK 852 HADLEY JO 211K

DOB: 10/20/2022 sire: 2TK PERKS 5101 CADILLAC 8039 dam: BACC 612 HADLEY 852

BRED BY: TAYLOR KENDALL BOATMAN- ROCKFORD, IL

OWNED BY: KADE and KENDALL BOATMAN, ROCKFORD, IL

Class 37 - bred and owned females

RF 217 CALAIS 15K ET

DOB: 10/4/2022 Srie: 2TK PERKS 5101 CADILLAC 8039 Dam: WILDCAT QUILT BABYDOLL

BRED BY: MORGAN RICHARDSON- CAPRON, IL

OWNED BY: MORGAN, EMMA and DANIEL RICHARDSON, CAPRON, IL

Class 38 - bred and owned females

STOREY MISS MAGGIE 23K

DOB: 9/20/2022 sire: MYO 559 ON TIME 927 ET DAM: DELHAWK DARBY 48F

BRED BY: STETSON STOREY- STOCKTON, IL

OWNED BY: STETSON STOREY, STOCKTON, IL

Class 51 - bred and owned females

ROF 6121 JUSTICE 305K

DOB: 3/5/2022 sire: C 5280 DIVERSIFIED 6121 ET DAM: PERKS 1A DUNCAN’S JILL

BRED BY: LAUREN T MCMILLAN- TISKILWA, IL

OWNED BY : LAUREN T MCMILLAN, TISKILWA, IL

Class 53 - bred and owned females

MCF 561C MAYE 2211

DOB: 2/28/2022 Sire: T/R BPF AMERICANCLASSIC 561C dam: MCF 2296 TWILIGHT 1827

BRED BY: PEYTON GARNHART- GERMAN VALLEY, IL

OWNED BY: RYAN, ELYSE and PEYTON GARNHART, GERMAN VALLEY, IL

Class 58 - bred and owned females

RF 8036 RICH GIRL 16J

DOB: 11/24/2021 Sire: UPS SENSATION 2296 DAM: PERKS 1502 MARY SUE

BRED BY: MORGAN RICHARDSON, CAPRON, IL

OWNED BY: MORGAN, DANIEL and EMMA RICHARDSON, CAPRON, IL

Owned Females

Class 67 - Owned polled females

HAWK MONA 2208 ET

DOB: 11/26/2022 sire: KLD RW MARKSMAN D87 dam: DELHAWK SAPPHIRE 102A ET

BRED BY: HAWK LIVESTOCK- EARLVILLE, IL

OWNED BY: ELLA BROOKS, PROPHETSTOWN, IL

Class 71 - owned polled females

RF 217 CALAIS 15K ET

DOB: 10/4/2022 Srie: 2TK PERKS 5101 CADILLAC 8039 Dam: WILDCAT QUILT BABYDOLL

BRED BY: MORGAN RICHARDSON- CAPRON, IL

OWNED BY: MORGAN, EMMA and DANIEL RICHARDSON, CAPRON, IL

Class 113 - Owned horned females

PURPLE L MAY TRUDY 200K ET

DOB: 2/28/2022 SIRE: SENSATION 2296 ET dam: PURPLE STORMY 180E

BRED BY: PURPLE REIGN CATTLE COMPANY- TOULON, IL

OWNED BY: STETSON and BLAKELY STOREY, STOCKTON, IL

Class 119 - Owned Polled Females

HAWK DANA 201 ET

DOB: 2/25/2022 Sire: SR DOMINATE 308F ET Dam: HAPP MIRAGE 1327

BRED BY: hawk livestock - earlville, IL

OWNED BY: NOLAN F LEE, WELLINGTON, IL

Class 127 - Owned Polled females

HDDN MISS KANDACE 5K

DOB: 1/18/2022 SIRE: CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 DAM: PURPLE STARLET 89A

BRED BY: CODY HADDEN- JACKSONVILLE, IL

OWNED BY: STETSON STOREy and BLAKELY STOREY, STOCKTON, IL

Class 134 - Owned Polled Females

RF 8036 RICH GIRL 16J

DOB: 11/24/2021 Sire: UPS SENSATION 2296 DAM: PERKS 1502 MARY SUE

BRED BY: MORGAN RICHARDSON, CAPRON, IL

OWNED BY: MORGAN, DANIEL and EMMA RICHARDSON, CAPRON, IL

Bred and Owned Bulls

Reserve division 3 Bred and owned bulls

CEP 8G RICO 7B 034K ET

CADEN and CORBIN PERRY, TOWER HILL, IL

Champion Division 5 Bred-and-Owned Bull

PERKS 2TK 5101 JABARI 1122

GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX and TAYLOR

KENDALL BOATMAN, ROCKFORD, IL

NHW Provides Support for Faces of Leadership Scholarship

National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members received Faces of Leadership travel scholarships during the 2023 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo Hereford Youth Foundation of America Scholarship, Award and Maroon Jacket Ceremony on July 13 in Madison, Wisconsin.

For the first time this year, National Hereford Women awarded $400 travel scholarships at random to 11 young people attending the 2023 Faces of Leadership Conference. The NHW has worked hard to support Hereford juniors and ensure their future success. Through leadership development programs, such as the Faces of Leadership Conference, NHW encourages young people to further develop invaluable skills for their futures. Travel scholarship winners were randomly selected through a drawing process; winners from Illinois include Rhett Lehman, Sullivan; Caden Perry, Tower Hill; and Kendall Boatman, Rockford.

Other Awards

Premier Adult Breeder Hawk Livestock, Earlville

2023 Illinois State Fair Junior Show

Springfield, Ill. | August 10-12

Photos by Cindy’s Livestock Photography

5th Overall Land of Lincoln Female Champion Horned Hereford Female Blakely Storey

5th Overall Heifer Reserve Champion Land of Lincoln Champion Polled Hereford Female

Ella Brooks

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Female

Kade Swigart

Land of Lincoln Res. Grand Champion Steer Maci Brooks

Reserve Champion Horned Hereford Female

Paige Lemenager

Champion Hereford Steer Koby Kearns

RF 8036 Rich Girl 16J

Springfield, Ill. | August 12-16

Morgan Richardson

Perks 2tk 5101 Jabari 1122 ET Kendall

200K ET

KJ TWJ 907E Martini 936K ET

YCC ME Forrest 2296 2207

Young Cattle Co.

AR VCR41H Harley 39k Apple

Reserve Champion Polled Bull LF 8121 Homewrecker 2150

Lorenzen Farms

Champion Hereford Steer Koby Kearns

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer

Eli Faber

Champ. Polled Hereford Heifer

RGR Janet 50J

Ella Bane

Res. Champ. Polled Hereford

Morgan Richardson

Champion Horned Hereford Heifer

Purple L May Trudy

Blakely Storey

Reserve Champion Horned Hereford Heifer

Paige Lemenager

Polled Hereford Premiere Herdsman

Champion Polled Bull

Boatman

2023 Illinois State Fair Open Show

Photos by Cindy’s Livestock Photography

Horned Hereford Premiere Herdsman Fancy Creek

Champ. Horned Hereford Bull

Reserve Champion Horned Hereford Bull

Ridge Cattle