Illinois Hereford Bulletin September/October 2020

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ILLINOIS HEREFORD BULLETIN

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

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President’s Note

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A Minute With the Meents

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All Roads Lead to Kansas City for the 2020 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo

10 Neogen, AHA Announce Educational Partnership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADVERTISERS INDEX

PRESIDENT Dave Roome 309-945-8400

Baker Farms Bernard Show Cattle Ellis Farms Lorenzen Farms Lowderman Cattle Company Milligan Herefords Perks Ranch Stephens and Loehr Herefords Torrance Herefords

VICE-PRESIDENT Gene Stumpf 618-407-8374 TREASURER Buddy Edenburn (217) 649-0108 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Dr. Tamar Crum 217-820-0964 illinoishereford@gmail.com TREASURER Buddy Edenburn (217) 649-0108 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Kline, 309-824-9937 Matt Johnson, 309-883-9466 Phil Tjardes, 815-383-0003 Brent Lowderman, 309-221-9621 Luke Goldstein, 217-663-3390 Cody Crum, 217-248-7282 Jodi McMillan, 815-751-2293 Chad Benedict, 217-246-5099 Kent Burns, 618-521-3199

PHOTOS

On the Cover Taken by Cee Lee Photography JNHE Photos Provided by American Hereford Associaiton

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To place advertisements or your latest Hereford news contact: Betty Haynes Driector of Communications Illinois Beef Association 2060 West Iles Ave., Suite B Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-4280 betty@illinoisbeef.com www.illinoisbeef.com

PRESIDENT’S NOTE

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ear Hereford Enthusiasts,

As we turn the corner from summer to fall, we all get excited about the calves we raised this year and start preparing for next year. Now is the time to evaluate your mating choices and engaging the tremendous knowledge base and exceptional Hereford breeders within this state. I would encourage you to attend the fall tour as well as attending the many top-quality sales that occur in our state. In addition, we have a highly engaged field representative, John Meents, with the American Hereford Association. Reach out to John or one of the other many members of the association to answer your questions or direct you toward your herd improvement. They are there to serve and help your herd and the Hereford breed to improve and flourish within the cattle industry.

I would also like to point out that the IHA board has postponed the new fall sale format until fall of 2021. There were many factors that were considered when making that difficult decision, but in the end, it is about making sure the members of the IHA have access to a quality sale. We will move forward with this tremendous idea for 2021. Look for more information to be delivered in the coming months.

Have a safe harvest and weaning season!

- David

David Roome, IHA President

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A MINUTE WITH THE MEENTS John Meents, AHA Field Staff The 14th Annual Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale will be held Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Carthage Livestock, LLC, Carthage, Ill. This sale has been a very successful event for producers the past decade, and I encourage you to take advantage of placing your feeders in a sale with proven success.

There are NEW PRECONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR 2021 which include VETERINARY CERTIFIED. *All calves must be weaned a minimum of 45 days prior to sale day. *All calves must have a Carthage Livestock tag (CHB Tag) *Calves should have dewormer at Pre-weaning or Weaning time (two doses = one pour-on + one white oral) Approved products include:

a. Ivermectin (Branded or Generic, injectable or pour-on)

b. Ivomec Plus (For cattle coming from Liver Fluke infected states)

c. Dectomax, Cydectin, Safegard, Valbazen, or Syanthic *Two rounds of vaccinations:

a. Modified Live Vaccine (BVD Type 1a & 2), IBR, PI3, BRSV

Products: Vista, Bovishield, Pyramid, Titanium, Express, Respivax

b. Pasteurella (Both Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida)

Products: Pulmo-Guard MHM-1, Once PMH SQ, Presponse HM or SQ, One Shot, Nuplura PH

c. Two rounds of Clostridial Vaccine

Products: UltraBac Line, Ultra Choice Line, Vision 7 Line, BarVac Line

d. Haemophilus Somnus * Adjusted to feed bunks and water tank *Castrated (healed NOT Clamped) and dehorned (healed) Heifers MUST be OPEN Other information for producers: • Selling both steer and heifer calves that are Hereford or Hereford Influenced.

• Sale cost will be $25/head. This includes sale barn’s commission, and insurance, and sale administration •

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NEW IN 2021: An additional $50 per head fee will be assessed to all cattle that are deemed ODDS by sale management. ODDS are cattle that are not Hereford appearing, have hanging bags, horned or not properly dehorned, bad feet, bad eyes, sick, extremely thin or absolute terrible quality. Cattle under 300 pounds may also be considered and ODD! Check off will be charged at state of origin rate. Example Illinois is $1.50/head Yardage charge at barn for hay, water $1.25/head/day Postage to mail tags will be deducted from sale check All cattle will be required to have a CHB tag. Contact Carthage Livestock for tags!

Transportation to the sale is seller’s expense. Sale committee can assist in pooling loads Send in registration/tag order by December 11, 2020 Contact Brent Brent Lowderman for early arrivals or questions regarding vet work Ph:309-221-9621

Go to WWW.Carthagelivestock.com website, to view the Hereford sale information, print off vet form, tag registration form, and to see vaccine options.

MAKE YOUR CATTLE BETTER TODAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO SELL THEM TOMORROW!

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Online Sales

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On LowdermanAuctionOptions.com

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Jan . Belle Air x Leader . 44157100

Jan . DeBerad x Hutton . 44164961

Jan . 7167 x 028X . 44136730

Available Sept. 1st

Private Treaty 20 Registered Hereford Heifers bred to black Angus bulls.

20 Registered Hereford Heifers bred to registered Hereford bulls, some AI’d Select group of cows bred AI for Feb/March calving date.

Mark Stephens 704 Virginia Ave. Taylorville, IL 62568 217-825-7913

Farm is located at: 1777 N. 1000 East Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Visit our website for updates throughout the year www.stephensandloehrherefords.com

Pete Loehr 113 Northgate Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 309-692-6026

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO KANSAS CITY FOR THE 2020 VITAFERM JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO Facing a venue cancellation and new healthy initiatives, Team Hereford pushed through COVID-19 trials which led the 2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) to “Come Home to Hereford” in Kansas City, Mo. The JNHE changed to a five-day event held July 10-15 and was hosted by the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA).

“The road leading to Kansas City did take some twists and turns, but the smiles and fist bumps after an awesome week made coming home to Hereford worth all of the extra efforts it took to get there,” says Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation.

This year’s JNHE showcased the talents of NJHA members in the showring and through online virtual contests. The event also debuted the future professionals contest, where juniors connected with collegiate and industry professionals by applying and interviewing for a career in agriculture. The livestock show included bred-and-owned females, cow-calf pairs, steers, bred-and-owned bulls and owned females. A total of 1,082 entries from juniors across the U.S. and Canada were exhibited at this year’s exposition.

“I think Judge Shike said it best — seeing our Hereford youth and families back home in Kansas City allowed all of us to return to some type of our normal,” says Bailey Clanton, national shows coordinator and youth activities assistant. “The late-night Zoom meetings and sleepless nights were worth every moment spent in Kansas City doing what we love. This show brought hope to the current uncertainties and proved the Hereford family is stronger than ever.” In accordance with social distancing guidelines established with the Kansas City Health Department and American Royal Complex, the opening and awards ceremonies were broadcasted virtually to limit major gatherings. Graduating seniors were also given a special recognition to celebrate their milestone achievement.

“I couldn’t be more excited with how it all came together amidst a lot of unknowns and scary times facing our nation,” Cowan says. “What these kids and their families needed was some normalcy and I am so glad we could provide that for them through the Junior National Hereford Expo.”

Cowan expresses her appreciation for everyone’s willingness to participate despite changing venues, wearing masks and social distancing.

“Even with nationwide mandates in place, we have never felt more like a Hereford family than we did this year,” she says.

“Congratulations, Team Hereford, I am proud of everyone that played a part in coming home to Kansas City.”

BARBER, EFFLING WIN JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO STEER SHOW Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, showed the grand champion steer and Chesney Effling, Highmore, S.D., exhibited the reserve grand champion steer, July 14, at the 2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Kansas City, Mo. The steer show was sponsored by Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb. Judge Drew Perez, Canyon, Texas, sorted 62 steers to find the champion.

Barber’s grand champion steer, RGR ML Mar2 40G, weighed in at 1,226 pounds for a WDA of 2.7. He was sired

by SULL TCC Mr Roy Who 5973C ET and bred by Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill.

IJHA member, Aidyn Barber, named Grand Champion Steer.

Steer was bred by the Rhodes family, Carlinville, IL.

Effling’s reserve grand champion steer and champion bred-and-owned steer, CHEZ Russel 9668G ET, weighed in at 1,349 pounds for a WDA of 2.7 and was sired by K Rustic 711 ET. Reserve champion bred-and-owned steer went to Cally Miller with MG Hank 5115 13G. Her steer weighed in at 1,175 pounds for a WDA of 2.3 and was sired by PLCC 3001 Domino 5115C. 4

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NEW NJHA BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED IN THE MAROON JACKET Illinois Juniors Elected to National Junior Hereford Association Leadership Roles Four National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members were elected to the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors at the 2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) July 1015 in Kansas City, Mo. JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky.; Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa, Ill.; Ralston Ripp, Kearney, Neb.; and Libby Ruston, Waverly, Tenn., were all welcomed into their maroon jackets as new NJHA directors during the JNHE awards The NJHA Board of Directors for 2020-2021. ceremony on July 14. Two delegates from each state junior Hereford association voted for the individuals they wanted to represent the membership. The NJHA board is comprised of 12 individuals who serve three-year terms and govern the 3,500-member organization.

The 2020-21 officer team includes chairman Montana Lawrence, Princeton, Minn.; vice-chairman Abby Spindle, Moriarty, N.M.; communications chair Bailey Morrell, Willows, Calif.; leadership chair Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas; fundraising chair Noah Benedict, Dewey, Ill.; and membership chair Wyatt Lawrence, Princeton, Minn. Also serving as directors are Brooklyn Adam, Lathrop, Mo. and Samuel Lawrence, Avilla, Ind. Four NJHA board members handed over their maroon jacks after giving their retiring addresses. Retiring board members include 2019-20 chairman Taylor Belle Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky, 2019-20 vice chairman Rylee Barber, Channing, Texas, 2019-20 communications chair, Hannah Williams, Kearney, Neb., and 2019-20 director Brandt Downing, Culver, Ore. JW Cox is the 18-year-old son of John and Shane Moran from Flemingsburg, Ky., and is attending Western Kentucky University with plans to transfer to Oklahoma State University to finish up an animal science degree and apply to vet school.

He hopes to then attend Colorado State University to receive his doctor of veterinary medicine degree. JW has enjoyed the connections and friendship he has made while being a member of the NJHA. He was active in his FFA chapter and is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.

Lauren McMillan is the 18-year-old daughter of Kyle and Jodi McMillan from Tiskilwa, Ill., and is currently attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and majoring in organization and community leadership. Lauren has been an active member of the Illinois Junior Hereford Association and has served as vice president, secretary, awards chairman and director.

She has been involved in student council, 4-H and FFA and has held several leadership roles in each program. Lauren has also been attending the NJHA Faces of Leadership conference for the last five years.

Ralston Ripp is the 19-year-old daughter of Cody and Ronette Heinrich from Kearney, Neb., and is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska — Lincoln majoring in animal science and agribusiness. Ralston is currently the vice president of the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association. In the past she has held the office of secretary, reporter, historian and director.

Ralston was also the 2018 Nebraska State Hereford Queen and National Hereford Queen candidate. In high school, she was very active in FFA and 4-H.

Congratulations to Lauren McMillan (far left) for being elected to the NJHA Board of Directors. She will serve a 3 year term in this position.

Libby Ruston is the 18-year-old daughter of Lee and Andrea Rushton from Waverly, Tenn., and is a freshman at the University of Tennessee – Martin and majoring in agricultural business and political science. In the future, she hopes to represent an agriculture based company or organization in the public relations or political field. She has held a variety of offices and leadership roles through her involvement in the Middle Tennessee Hereford Association, 4-H and FFA. The fourth generation Hereford breeder hopes to always maintain a presence in her family’s operation.

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PURPLE REIGN CATTLE COMPANY NAMED PREMIER ADULT BREEDER AT THE 2020 JNHE In addition to exhibitions, Hereford youth competed in numerous special contests during the 2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo in Kansas City.

These contests awarded young people both individually and as groups for their dedication to Hereford cattle and to honor their successes throughout the JNHE. Bryden and Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, were named the junior premier exhibitor. Jarrett Shane Worrell, Mason, Texas, was named the junior premier breeder. Adult premier breeder honors went to Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill. Winning the GKB Super States contest were the states of Colorado and Texas.

Split into small states (less than 25 head of cattle shown at the JNHE) and large The 2020 JNHE adult premier breeder honors were awarded to IHA members, states (more than 25 head), members earn points for their state from placings in Purple Reign Cattle Co. of Toulon, IL. the showring and in other contests throughout the JNHE. Colorado won the small states division and Texas won the large states category. The GKB Super States contest is sponsored by GKB Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas.

Receiving the Golden Pitchfork award for stall maintenance and cleanliness were the youth exhibitors from the state of Oregon. The champion produce-of-dam group was exhibited by Jacob Sims, Edmond, Okla., with Kynsleigh Krebs, Gordon, Neb., exhibiting the reserve grand champion. The champion pair was sired by MCKY Destiny 6458 ET and the reserve pair was sired by SULL TCC Harley 4069B ET.

BOATMAN AWARDED TOP PLACING AT JNHE BULL SHOW 2020 JNHE Grand Champion Bull Title Comes to Illinois Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill., exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned bull and Sage Krebs, Gordon, Neb., showed the reserve grand champion, July 13, at the 21st annual VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo in Kansas City, Mo. The bred-and-owned bull show was sponsored by Grand Meadow Farm, Ada, Mich.

Drew Perez, Canyon, Texas, sorted 69 bulls to name the champions.

Boatman’s bull, 2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET, won grand and Division V champion. The Oct. 8, 2018, son of C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET is owned in partnership with Walter McGuffee, Mendenhall, Miss.; Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.; and Stephens Hereford Farms, Taylorville, Ill. The reserve champion bull, K Gatsby 922 ET, was first named Division IV champion. He is a Feb. 24, 2019, son of B&C Stock Option 6026D ET.

Division I

Division V

Champion: 2TK Perks 5101 The Cure 0015ET; sired by UPS Sensation 2296 ET; bred by Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill; owned by Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill., and Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.

2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET bred and exhibited by Kendall Boatman named Grand Champion Bull. Chuma is owned by Walter McGuffee, Mendenhall, Miss., Perks Ranch, Rockford, Stephens Hereford Farms, Taylorville, Ill., and Kendall Boatman

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THE HARFST AND BEHRENDS FAMILIES OBTAIN TOP HONORS IN COW/CALF SHOW Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., won the grand champion cow-calf pair in the cow-calf show at the 21st annual VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo in Kansas City, Mo., on July 14. The show was sponsored by Innisfail Farm, Madison, Ga. Judge Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla., picked Gohr’s pair out of the 26 pairs shown with associate judge, Jeremy Haag, Smithville, Mo. The Gohr family won grand champion cow-calf pair with KJ B002 Misty Cat F2 ET, a January 2018 cow sired by CRR 719 Catapult 109 with a calf at side, and bred by Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan. The reserve grand champion cow-calf pair was exhibited by Sara Harfst, Jacksonville, Ore. Her cow, WRB Last Dance 418, is a January 2018 daughter of MH 122L T- Bone 1363 ET with a calf at side, and bred by Mariah Behrends, San Jose, Ill.

Reserve Champion Cow Calf Pair awarded to long time IHA members, the Harfst family. Cow was also bred by IHA member, Behrends Farms.

IL JUNIORS COMPETITIVE IN BRED AND OWNED HEIFER SHOW Rylee, Bryden and Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, and their heifer, BR Halsey 9099, rose to the top of the bred-andowned female show during the 2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Kansas City, Mo., July 13.

Carly Kolterman, Garland, Neb., with Kolt Rustic Wine 5546 ET, claimed the reserve grand champion title.

The bred-and-owned heifer show was sponsored by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Moore Cattle Co., Madill; and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla. Judge Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla., sorted the 245-head show with associate judge Jeremy Haag, Smithville, Mo. Barber claimed grand champion honors and topped Division IV with an April 1, 2019, daughter of BR Belle Air 6011.

Kolterman won reserve grand champion and reserve champion of Division IV with an April 28, 2019, daughter of K Rustic 711 ET.

Division V

Division VI

Champion: 2TK MKS 2296 24B Bella 4G ET; sired by UPS Sensation 2296 ET; bred and owned by Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill.

Reserve champion: BR Kate F082 ET; sired by BR Copper 124Y; bred and owned by Aidyn Barber.

Other Class Winners: Class 16 - Morgan Lowderman, Class 21 - Rhett Lowderman, Class 35 - Lauren McMillan

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IL IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN OWNED HEIFER SHOWS AT JNHE Lauren May, Mineral Point, Wis., won the horned owned female show with Purple Iris 145G ET and Vada and Hans Vickland, Longmont, Colo., and their heifer, H KFL Pixie 9372 ET, won the polled owned female show at the 2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo, July 15, in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Dan Shike of Sadorus, Ill., and associate judge Kyle Colyer of Bruneau, Idaho, judged the owned show with 208 horned heifers and 472 polled heifers exhibited.

The reserve grand champion polled owned heifer banner went to Jillian Emerson, Prairie Grove, Ark., with BK Golden Hour 9057G. Vada and Hans Vickland, Longmont, Colo., with H BL Miss Spice 923 ET, took home reserve grand champion honors in the horned owned heifer show.

Vickland’s grand champion polled heifer, H KFL Pixie 9372 ET, was first named Division VIII champion. She was a Jan. 23, 2019, daughter of H Montgomery 7437 ET. Emerson’s reserve grand champion polled owned female, a Sept. 3, 2019, daughter of H FHF Authority 6026 ET, was also Division II champion.

Topping the horned owned heifer show was May’s Division II champion, a May 7, 2019, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Vickland’s reserve grand champion horned owned female, H BL Miss Spice 923 ET, was first named Division IV champion. She was a Feb. 24, 2019, daughter of H Deberard 7454 ET. The polled owned female show was sponsored by Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb. The horned owned female show was sponsored by HME Herefords, Winterville, Ga., and Hopper Herefords, Maysville, Ky.

Horned Division IV

Polled Division VIII

Reserve champion: Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill., with 2TK MKS 2296 24B Bella 4G ET, sired by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Reserve champion: Rhett Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., with JDSC MS Spice Lilly G17 ET, sired by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, and bred by JD Show Cattle, Twin Brooks, S.D.

Polled Division IX All IL Class Winners:

Class 56 - Emily Bernard Class 61 - Rhett Lowderman Class 73 - Peyton & Ryan Garnhart Class 74 - Ashley Miller Class 91 - Paige Lemenager Class 96 - Korbin Collins Class 101 - Kendall Boatman Class 106 - Logan & Cory Stumpf Class 108 - Rhett Lowderman Class 112 - Houston Stapleton Illinois Juniors had many 2nd placings as well.

Reserve champion: Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, with BR Kate F082 ET, sired by BR Copper 124Y.

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HEREFORD JUNIORS COMPETE IN VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONTESTS More than 750 youth and their families from 37 states and Canada gathered at the 21st annual VitaFermÂŽ Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Kansas City, July 10-15, to compete in educational and leadership events in and out of the show ring.

Juniors competed in virtual skill-based contests including illustrated speaking, sales, interviewing and photography.

These contests allow the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) to carry out their joint mission of leadership and education.

IL Contest winners are as follows:

Speech Contest

Pee-Wee Participants Cora Chapman, Ella Crane, Corbin Perry Junior Participant Caden Perry Intermediate Participant Dellana Muck Senior 3rd Place - Emily Bernard

Photography - Record 255 Entries

Pee Wee 1st Place - Caroline Lee 2nd Place - Ella Crane (Not Pictured) 3rd Place - Cora Chapman (Not Pictured) Junior 1st Place - Nolan Lee 1st Place - Kade Boatman Intermediate 1st Place - Waylon Lee 2nd Place - Waylon Lee

Outstanding Junior Member Lauren McMillan

National Junior Hereford Association Junior Herdsman of the Year Nominee – Logan Stumpf (Not pictured)

Emily Bernard takes 3rd place in the Senior Division Speech Contest at the 2020 JNHE.

Nolan Lee achieves 1st place in the Junior Division Photography contest.

Kade Boatman takes highest title in the Junior Division Photography contest.

Caroline Lee snags top honor in the PeeWee Photography contest.

Waylon Lee achieves a 1st and 2nd place honor the Intermediate Division Photography contest.

Lauren McMillan named IL Outstanding Junior Member. Congrats Lauren!

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HEREFORD JUNIORS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Outstanding Hereford youth were awarded numerous scholarships during the 2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Kansas City, Mo. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and the National Hereford Women (NHW) awarded $25,000 alone at this year’s JNHE, and will award a total of $200,000 in 2020 to deserving junior members to aid in their academic endeavors.

Prospect Awards

4th Grade - Faith Benedict 7th Grade - Kendall Boatman

Junior Golden Bull

12th Grade - Molly Biggs

NOP Scholarship Noah Benedict

Congratulations to Kendall Boatman and Faith Benedict on their Prospect Awards.

Golden Bull Achievement Scholarship Lauren McMillan

National Junior Merit Scholarship Noah Benedict

Congratulations to Lauren McMillan on the Golden Bull Achievement Scholarship.

Congrats to Molly Biggs, a recipient of the Junior Golden Bull award!

Congrats to Noah Bendict the recipient of the NOP Scholarship and National Junior Merit Scholarship!

NEOGEN, AHA ANNOUNCE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP Neogen Genomics and the American Hereford Association (AHA) are announcing the launch of an educational partnership to help association members make the best use of the rapidly evolving genomic tools available to them.

Through the partnership, AHA members will have expanded access to Neogen’s genomics expertise at in-person AHAsanctioned conferences and other meetings, as well as via on-line events and resources.

“We are very pleased to announce our expanded partnership with the American Hereford Association,” said Neogen’s Director of Marketing and Sales, Tom Schultz. “Just as beef producers seek constant improvement as they move from one generation of animals to the next, we constantly seek to improve the products that we offer the beef industry from one generation to the next. It can be difficult for producers to keep up with the latest genomic technology. This effort is intended to make it easier for Hereford producers to learn about the latest innovations — and what it means to them.”

There will also be educational opportunities for junior members to learn about the concept of genomic testing for genetic improvement.

“The AHA looks forward to the opportunity and potential growth associated with the partnership,” said Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “As DNA technology evolves, this partnership will allow our members to stay current on proper DNA extraction along with its value for genetic improvement.”

Neogen’s GeneSeek Genomic Profiler™ portfolio provides seedstock producers, breed associations, and genetics suppliers with the best tools on the market for DNA testing in cattle. Highly accurate genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) improve sale results, genomically assist seedstock selection, and accelerate breed improvement — which ultimately impacts a producer’s bottom line.

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ILLINOIS LOCAL BEEF DIRECTORY

The Illinois Beef Association is working diligently to help Illinois beef producers in the midst of COVID-19. IBA has developed the Illinois Local Beef Directory as a resources to help members promote their businesses.

To be included on the Illinois Local Beef Directory: 1. Must be an IBA member 2. Must be an Illinois resident 3. Must fill out the form on the front page of www.illinoisbeef.com.

For specific questions about the Illinois Local Beef Directory, please contact betty@illinoisbeef.com.

For questions regarding IBA membership, please contact mareah@illinoisbeef.com.

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IL JUNIORS MAKE TOP 10 IN SHOWMANSHIP AT JNHE One of the largest showmanship contests in the country. The all-day event runs two rings simultaneously. This year’s contest was evaluated by Todd and Kasey Herman (Intermediate and Senior Divisions) and Mark and Kirbie Sims (PeeWee and Junior Divisions). IL had a great showing including several call backs, semi-finalists, and finalists!

Congratulations to all exhibitors for participating in this prestigious contest.

Pee Wee Top 10

7th Place - Cora Chapman

Junior Top 10

Senior Top 10

Reserve Champion - Kendall Boatman 4th Place - Kade Boatman

5th Place - Lauren McMillan 8th Place - Logan Stumpf

Top 10 PeeWee Showman. Congratulations Cora Chapman.

Top 10 Junior Showman. Congratulations to Kendall and Kade Boatman.

Top 10 Senior Showman. Congratulations to Lauren McMillan and Logan Stumpf.

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Summer would not be summer without grilling.

Grilling would not be grilling without beef.

And beef would not be beef without cattle farmers.

Here’s to all those who make grilling season possible.

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

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 OďŹƒce: 309-833-5543

www.lowderman.com

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