March/April 2020 Hereford Bulletin

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Illinois Hereford Bulletin

CONTENTS March/April 2020

1 Vice President’s Note 2 A Minute With the Meents 2 Hereford Feeder Sale Grosses More Than $1.5 Million 3 Show Results 6 SPRING 2020™ GOLD TPR BREEDERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Lisa Babbs (618) 367-6488 VICE-PRESIDENT Dave Roome 309-945-8400 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES/SECRETARY Cody and Tamar Crum (217) 248-7282 illinoishereford@gmail.com TREASURER Buddy Edenburn (217) 649-0108 jimedenburn@clarkdietz.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Kline: (309) 824-9937 Matt Johnson: (309) 883-9466 Gene Stumpf: (618) 407-8374 Robert Knott: (309) 224-2628 Ron Severson: (815) 325-6901 Phil Tjardes: (815) 383-0003 Brent Lowderman: (309) 221-9621 Adam Harms: (217) 369-3609 Luke Goldstein: (217) 663-3390

ADVERTISERS INDEX Baker Farms Ellis Farms Lorenzen Farms Lowderman Cattle Company Milligan Herefords Torrance Herefords

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PHOTO CREDIT Hereford Bulletin cover and photo below taken by Codee Schmidgall with Cindy’s Livestock Photos

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VICE PRESIDENT’S NOTE

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he last several months have been busy for the Illinois Hereford association and its members! The excitement in our breed and our Illinois association members is at an all-time high. I’ll look back at a few of the fantastic accomplishments.

This fall, Harry and George TJardes were inducted into the American Hereford association Hall of Fame.

They were recognized for their endless contributions to the breed and selflessness to mentoring so many other active breeders in Illinois and across the nation. A tremendous honor so well deserved and shared by the entire TJardes family. Congratulations!!!!

The Hereford influence sale was again hosted by Brent Lowderman at the Carthage sale barn in early January. The numbers continue to explode and the overall commitment by breeders and the Lowderman family resulted in tremendous financial reward to those that participate. It also demonstrates to our commercial bull buyers that there is a demand for our bulls and the heterosis that they provide when crossbreeding a tremendous commercial herd in this state. The opportunities are endless for growth and for providing a tremendous finished product to the consumers. Thank you, Brent and Family, and so many others that support this sale.

We continued with the fall show season that had many Illinois breeders experience success. Ultimately, it continued to the biggest stage of the year, The Denver Stock show. The list is endless with all the winners Illinois had in Denver. I would encourage you all to look through the AHA website for all the details….

What a showing by Illinois breeders!!!! Whether it was in the yards, or on the hill, the deep and powerful Illinois breeding continues to demonstrate to the entire Hereford breed, that the fostering of great Illinois Hereford cattle continues to lead the nation in functional and well sought-after genetics. For me, the greatest influence of this success, is to go around the state and see what so many other breeders are producing and the energy it brings to our junior members.

The Denver Stock Show is recognized as probably the greatest show in North America. This year, we were all honored to have Cody and Brent Lowderman sort the Hereford Breed on the Hill! A lifelong dream for the two of them started in Macomb, Illinois and was rewarded by them sharing their views of the cattle with the world of Hereford breeders. They are respected for their knowledge and forward thinking for our breed and did a tremendous job sorting a great group of cattle. They represented their family, this breed, and the Illinois breeders with class and character. Thank you for doing such a great job!

Lastly, let’s not forget the contributions by Lisa Babbs as our President. She has, and will always be, dedicated to this breed and to the success of the Illinois Hereford Association. She is a special person that brought fantastic insight and direction to the board and we will always be grateful for the time commitment she has made to the IHA! Thank you, Lisa!

Have a safe spring with lots of healthy calves!

- David

David Roome, IHA Vice President

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A MINUTE WITH THE MEENTS John Meents, AHA Field Staff It is exciting to move into the year 2020. Last year seemed to be a challenge for all in agriculture. The hopes and dreams for a new decade, a new year and new begin is upon us.

My new year started out with a bang. The 13th Annual Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Influenced Feeder Calf Sale set all kinds of records. A total of 1865 head were weighed, graded and sorted in two days for this year’s sale which is a 20% increase in head count. The sale grossed over $1.5 million with 93 consignors from 10 states participating.

There were exactly 1000 head of Hereford steers that made the top grade, and they averaged $945 per head. The 95 black baldies averaged $887. The 536 Hereford heifers averaged $767 with the 70 black baldie heifers at $724. A negative to this year sale is that there were 164 head of odd lot cattle. Those are cattle below 350# or over 950# that looked old. Other reasons for odd lot cattle were bad eyes, not castrated, horned, very thin, bad feet, unsound, or sick looking. Fees to sell odd lot cattle will be much high in another year.

My next trip was attending the 2020 Denver National Western Stock Show. What a great event it was! So many fantastic Hereford cattle both in the yards and on the hill. I believe the bull show was the BEST EVER. The cattle were the soundest that I have seen in a decade. Congratulations to all the winners! Congratulations to all exhibitors on making Herefords better!

There were 93 Hereford bulls and 189 Hereford females that showed. In the yards, there were 26 pen of three heifers, 2 bull carloads, and 33 pen of three bulls that walked into the arena. All show results can be found on the AHA website: www.hereford.org The Mile-High Sale and the Mile-High Eve sale were both strong again in 2020 with very large crowds in attendance.

Those sale results can also be found on the NEW Sale Results page on AHA website with more information than ever before.

I am looking forward to attending the many state meetings, state consignment sales/expos, and breeder’s production sales this spring. I also look forward in meeting new members and visiting with long time members. REMEMBER… MAKE YOUR CATTLE BETTER TODAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MARKET THEM TOMORROW!

HEREFORD FEEDER SALE GROSSES MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION Hereford and Hereford-influenced calves racked in more than $1.5 million at the annual Greater-Midwest Hereford Sale in Carthage, Ill., on Jan. 6. Up 20% from last year, 1,865 head were consigned from 93 producers representing 10 states at this year’s sale.

“This sale adds a lot of value to Hereford producers and, in turn, adds value to their calf crop,” says Brent Lowderman, who owns and operates Carthage Livestock, Inc. with his wife, Kris.

In the 2020 sale, the first 1,000 straight Hereford steers brought an average of $944 per head, and there was much stronger demand for the heifer loads compared to last year.

“The success of this year’s sale is a testament to the quality of the Hereford breed,” says John Meents, AHA field staff representative for the Upper Midwest region. “I would like to thank the entire crew at Carthage Livestock for their hard work, as well as the 93 consignors for their participation.”

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Show Results 2020 Illinois Beef Expo Junior Show

Grand Champion Hereford Steer

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer

Grand Champion Horned Hereford Heifer

Res. Champion Horned Hereford Heifer

Grand Champion Polled Hereford Heifer

Res. Champion Polled Hereford Heifer

Shown by Aidyn Barber

Division 2 Champion, 3rd Overall Heifer Shown by Melinda Braun

Division 4 Champion Shown by Rhett Lowderman

Shown by Peyton Richie

Division 3 Champion Shown by Alexis Black

Division 3 Champion Shown by Alexis Black

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Show Results 2020 Illinois Beef Expo Junior Show

Division 1 Horned Reserve Champion

Division 4 Horned Champion

Division 1 Polled Champion

Division 3 Polled Reserve Champion

Shown by Stetson Storey

Shown by Mason Jones

Shown by Jorja Plummer

Shown by Brian Clapp

No Photo Available: Division 1 Horned Champion, Morgan Lowderman Division 2 Horned Champion, Melinda Braun Division 2 Horned Reserve Champion, Kaylyn Bauer Division 3 Horned Champion, Alexis Black Division 3 Horned Reserve Champion, Eliana Walsh Division 2 Polled Champion, Morgan Lowderman Division 2 Polled Reserve Champion, Nolan Hoge Division 3 Polled Champion, Alexis Black Division 4 Polled Champion, Rhett Lowderman

Division 4 Polled Reserve Champion Shown by Melinda Braun

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2020 National Western Stock Show

Denver, Colo. | January 15-18 Judge: Cody Lowderman, Ill. | Associate Judge: Brent Lowderman, Ill. Photos by American Hereford Association

Grand Champion Horned Female Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill.

No Photo Available: Horned Premier Breeder Honors; Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill. Polled Premier Breeder Honors; DeLHawk Cattle Co., Earlville, Ill.

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SPRING 2020™ GOLD TPR BREEDERS Ninety-three Hereford breeders achieved Gold TPR (Total Performance Records) status for spring 2020.

Established in 2005, the program pays tribute to breeders who go the extra mile to collect data at all levels of production and report the data in a timely manner. The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits and collected and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production.

The Gold TPR Breeder awards are designated two times a year and are awarded each calving season. The selection of Gold TPR breeders takes place during the process of loading each new run of expected progeny differences in January (spring) and July (fall). The criteria for Gold TPR breeders will be evaluated two years prior to the award year. Warfel Family Farm in Casey, Ill. received the 2020 TPR award to reflect the spring 2018 calving season evaluation.

How to Become a Gold TPR Breeder Breeders must fulfill the following specification in order to qualify for Gold TPR status: •

Submit herd inventory before the date inventory surcharge goes into effect.

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Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory.

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Complete reporting of birth weights for all live calves recorded in the calf crop.

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Complete reporting of weaning weights for all live calves recorded in the calf crop.

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Complete reporting of yearling weights for all live calves recorded in the calf crop.

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Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf with a recorded yearling weight.

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Ultrasound data reported on 25 percent or more of the calf crop.

Note: For weaning and yearling weights, disposal codes are accepted if the animal has been removed from the herd.

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ILLINOIS

BEEF INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT Farmers and beef producers contribute to rural economies, care for our natural resources, and produce high-quality beef to feed families in Illinois, the United States and around the world.

QUICK FACTS: BEEF IN ILLINOIS

U.S. BEEF BY THE NUMBERS

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Total cattle inventory in Illinois on January 1, 2018 was 1.15 million head of cattle, including 397,000 head of beef cows. 4

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Illinois cattle production and processing supports 11,507 jobs.5

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The top 10 cattle producing counties by output are Jo Daviess, De Kalb, Stephenson, Carroll, Effingham, Whiteside, Clinton, Adams, Henry, and Iroquois.5

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882,000 Cattle & calf operations1

25.2 billion lbs Total production in 20162

Total output or sales in Illinois generated from cattle production, processing and related industries total an estimated $2.6 billion.5

25.6 billion lbs Domestic consumption in 20162

There is an estimated $443.4 million in household income supported by cattle production, processing and related industries in the state.5

THE BEEF INDUSTRY AND RURAL ECONOMIES 

Cattle production is one of the most important industries in the United States, accounting for $63.9 billion in cash receipts2 during 2016, or about 18 percent of total cash receipts from agricultural commodities last year.

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Modern U.S. beef production is a highly specialized system that includes cow-calf operations and cattle feedlots.

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With the world's largest fed-cattle industry, the United States is the world's largest producer of high-quality beef.

$7.2 billion Value of total US Exports in 20173

Japan, South Korea, Mexico Top three export markets in 20173

WHO IS IBA? Initiated in 1985, the Illinois Beef Association is a service based, non-profit organization that strives to be the foundation of a profitable and sustainable beef industry. The Illinois cattle industry thrives on multigenerational family farms that serve as stewards of the livestock, land, and environment entrusted to them. The IBA is a network of passionate people working together to produce high quality beef.

Visit our website for more information on Illinois’ beef farmers and Illinois beef industry information.

Sources: 1U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2017 Census of Agriculture; 2U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service; 2016; 3U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 2017, 4U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2018 Census; 5Decision Innovation Solutions, 2019 Illinois Agriculture Economic Contribution Study

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

Kings, IL 61068 James home 815-562-4946 James cell 815-761-7523 Malcolm 815-761-8462

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