Limousin 365 July 2020 Issue

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION • JULY 2020

BREEDER DIRECTORY EDITION

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For more than three decades, Wulf Cattle has been one of the Limousin breed’s most dependable sources for tomorrow’s genetics—today. Proven AI sires with inherent fertility and growth combined with feed efficiency and end product merit are the result of generations of genetic selection for balanced traits of economic importance.

Industry diversity is an important component toward sustainability and program longevity. If you’re considering moving your current beef operation from conventional to current, we encourage you to contact Wulf Cattle today.

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AND STILL COUNTING

As we tagged calves this spring we realized we are a couple years into going through the registration year letter codes for the third time. That represents 46 years of breeding and registering black, polled, purebred Limousin cattle.

We wouldn’t trade our many years and friendships gained in this business for the world. We value and appreciate our loyal customers and we look forward to many more decades of supplying reputable Limousin seedsock.

Ranch Raised bulls and females for sale year around.

Hiram and Darenda • 806/375-2346 Bret, Hayley, McKinley & Boone • 806/375-2345 Box 110, Allison, Texas 79003 begertranch@wildblue.net www.begertlimousinranch.com

All Black, Polled & Purebred.

Many Homozygous.

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BIG-TIME LINHART-BRED A.I. SIRES

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Let us know if we can be of any assistance.

Call or visit today.

CHARLES & HEATHER LINHART Aaron, Kyle & Kevin 27195 175TH STREET • LEON, IOWA 50144 Charles 641-340-1306 • Aaron 641-414-5060

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Visit our website for videos and additional sale details.

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION • JULY 2020 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3

COLEMAN LIMOUSIN RANCH................................................................................... 28 LIMVISION.................................................................................................................... 36 LIVE OAK LIMOUSIN................................................................................................... 38

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LIMS WHOLE HERD REPORTING............................................................................. 46 FRONTIER BREEDS INC.............................................................................................. 50 NALF COMMITTEE STRUCTURE............................................................................... 58 TODD RANCH.............................................................................................................. 62 BOUNDLESS UNCERTAINTY...................................................................................... 66 SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF SUPERIOR GENETICS.................................................. 76 NALF STATISTICS......................................................................................................... 82

38 DEPARTMENTS Around The Industry......................................................................................................................6 President’s Message........................................................................................................................10 Executive Summary.......................................................................................................................12 NALF Member and Industry Briefs...............................................................................................18

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Riding Shotgun.............................................................................................................................22 Invested In You.............................................................................................................................26 Performance Line..........................................................................................................................88 Junior Scene..................................................................................................................................90 Sales & Events...............................................................................................................................92 Advertisers Index...........................................................................................................................95

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AROUND THE INDUSTY

by Kiley McKinna

Positivity. Perseverance. Professionalism. Pride.

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elcome to the Limousin365 Breeder Directory Edition. As you page through this issue, you’ll find many of the breed’s most relevant and progressive programs showcased in accompaniment with multiple feature stories and industry news. As I write this column, pondering which direction to head, a few words come to mind—positivity, perseverance, professionalism and pride. The fullest application of these words, whether it’s in your daily lives, your respective breeding programs or the general promotion of the breed, can have a lasting and powerful impact. That said, allow me to reflect upon current breed happenings that highlight these very words.

Positivity.

In light of current world circumstances, sometimes drawing out the positive can be challenging in many ways but, I think it’s important we try. For the purpose of this column, the thing that comes to my mind is the recent spring sale season—what a run folks! Despite all the adversity we faced, we were able to adapt and adjust and were blessed to have tools at our disposal that allowed us, by and large, to host many extremely successful sales. Congratulations to all of our breeders on your ability to not only survive, but thrive in the face of adversity.

Perseverance.

A breed’s greatest strengths often can be found in acts of perseverance. That said, a deserving tip of the hat goes to the many contributing parties, the entire NALF & NALJA crew, and especially to the Troy Gulotta family of Independence, Louisiana. Thank you for staying the course, working tirelessly (researching health and safety guidelines, organizing and fundraising) to host our 2020 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress. There’s little question, “The Party Of The Century” will be a well run, class event that promises to leave lasting memories in the eyes of future generations of cattlemen.

I look forward to seeing everyone in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Professionalism.

The person I’m about to recognize embodies professionalism.

Naturally, it’s with mixed emotions I pen the acknowledgment of Mary Quigley’s departure from the Limousin365 team. It’s with a

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great debt of gratitude we owe Mary more than we can repay for her years of service that spans the better part of three decades. Whether it was towing the line with scores of hard-headed Limousin fieldmen; handling all advertisers with the utmost professionalism; or the countless additional hours Mary spent working with us and for us, she was always there to lend a hand and complete the job.

From my vantage point, it wasn’t a just a ‘job’ for Mary, it was her way of life. Her passion for the breed, the prideful and creative approach to her work, and her shear determination to complete a task is what truly separated Mary from the crowd. In the hearts and minds of many, including myself, it’s these attributes that propelled her forward as one of the, ‘great ones’. Your exceptional service to the magazine and Limousin breed has been very much appreciated. You will be missed greatly and always have a home with your Limousin family. We sincerely wish you nothing but the best in your exciting new endeavor.

Pride.

I was reminded again why our breed is truly special and why it’s important to carry our breed flag high by a moving submission (found on page 50) from Shawn Cogley of Colfax, Iowa. The excerpt I elected pull out and reflect upon is a reminder to us all—be proud of what you have and don’t be afraid to promote it! This breed is great because we have great people and great cattle.

“When Dad’s calves entered the sale ring, he was beaming with pride. As I looked over at him, I realized he was right on different matters 99% of the time, but he was right 100% of the time on Limousin cattle. They are the REAL Deal,” Shawn says in the article you will read later in this issue.

Dad promoted the Limousin breed 24/7/365 since 1971.”

In closing, I sincerely hope you enjoy our Breeder Directory Edition. It’s of benefit to your respective programs and a promotional piece the Limousin breed can be proud of. A big thank you to all of the advertisers, subscribers and those that continue to support and offer feedback as it relates to your magazine, Limousin365. We are all in this together—Be Limousin Proud.

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Wilder Family

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of 2020

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The Wilder Family represents 5 generations of family involved in production agriculture.

We welcome your call or visit.

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J&J Cattle Company Joe and Jay Wilder Box 551 • Snook, Texas 77878 Joe: 979.268.4843

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Since 1975...

Where Progressive, Proven, Performance Genetics Converge

Since our inception, we have bred and developed performance-oriented cattle that maintain the kind of muscle and carcass quality this breed is known for.

Utilizing these proven and progressive herd sires ensures continued genetic improvement and the ability to supply our long list of satisfied customers with cattle that perform.

WZRK Game Changer 4015G

Game Changer

Red • Homo Polled • Purebred • HUNT Credentials 37C x WZRK Miss Tuffenuff 4015B CE: 11 BW: 0.5 WW: 79 YW: 120 MK: 14 CM: 8 SC: 1.07 DC: 19 YG: -0.47 RE: 0.81 MB: -0.15 $MTI: 53 Owned with Coleman Limousin Ranch and the Game Changer Syndicate Contact Owners for Semen

Wulfs Eisenhower 3616E

Het Black • Homo Polled • Purebred • Wulfs Billy The Kid K234B x Wulfs Abril 3616A CE: 9 BW: 2.2 WW: 74 YW: 119 MK: 19 CM: 6 SC: 1.30 DC: 15 YG: -0.61 RE: 1.24 MB: -0.19 $MTI: 51 Owned with Wulf Cattle and the Eisenhower Syndicate Semen $40 Exclusively Through Grassroots Genetics 866/305-9600

Eisenhower

Wulfs Gallagher 7056G

Red • Homo Polled • 75% Lim-Flex • Wulfs Xcellsior X252X x Wulfs Edwinna 7056E CE: 14 BW: -0.9 WW: 77 YW: 118 MK: 18 CM: 6 SC: 1.00 DC: 14 YG: -0.55 RE: 1.05 MB: 0.08 $MTI: 61 Owned with Wulf Cattle Contact Owners for Semen

CJSL Data Bank 6124D

Homo Black • Homo Polled • 81% • MAGS Anchor x AUTO Carminda 656S CE: 13 BW: 0.8 WW: 79 YW: 124 MK: 7 CM: 7 SC: 0.40 DC: 15 YG: -0.40 RE: 0.77 MB: -0.16 $MTI: 52 Owned with Linhart Limousin and the Data Bank Syndicate Semen $40 Exclusively Through Grassroots Genetics 866/305-9600

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Thankful for a Tremendous Year We have had a blessed and very successful first half of the year. From the banners won in Denver, to the success of our bull sale and our genetics reaching every corner of the country, we are truly thankful.

Thank you to everyone who puts their trust into the COLE prefix.

COLE

Genesis 86G

Het B • Homo Polled • Purebred HUNT Credentials 37C x COLE Miss Xrated 354A CE: 15 BW: 0.0 WW: 74 YW: 114 MK: 19 CM: 9 SC: 0.75 DC: 18 YG: -0.37 RE: 0.86 MB: 0.07 $MTI: 58 Purchased by Tubmill Creek Farms of New Florence, PA COLE Genesis 86G was the top-selling bull in our 42nd Annual Bull Sale and a member of our 2020 NWSS Champion Pen of 3 Limousin Bulls. With an incredible birth to yearling spread, he is destined to be a breed changer. In the top 1% for $MTI, MB, and CW, and the top 10% for WW, YW, and CEM, he boasts the most powerful curvebending genetics the breed has seen. He is the Genesis of great things to come.

COLE

Beauty 276Z

Het B • Homo Polled • Purebred COLE Asphalt 132T x COLE Miss Katymay 9105W CE: 10 BW: 2.4 WW: 65 YW: 97 MK: 23 CM: 4 SC: 0.60 DC: 11 YG: -0.52 RE: 0.91 MB: 0.11 $MTI: 58 Not only is COLE Beauty 276Z one of our Elite Focus Dams, she produces sons that reach the top of our sale reports year after year. In 2019, three of the six highselling bulls on our annual bull sale were out of her. Beautiful in her design from the ground up, she has ideal udder shape, size and teat placement. The definition of a never-miss female.

43rd Annual Bull Sale TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021

Five Valleys Livestock, Missoula, MT ____________________ Your call or visit is welcome anytime.

2020 NWSS Grand Champion Limousin Pen of Three & People’s Choice Champion 53717 GALLAGHER ROAD • CHARLO, MT 59824 LARRY & ANITA COLEMAN (406) 644-2300 • TRENT & MELISSA COLEMAN (406) 644-2707

www.colemanlimousinranch.com

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Curt Wieczorek

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reetings and welcome to the Breeder Directory Edition of Limousin365. As I reflect back over the last 40 plus years of involvement in the Limousin breed, this issue was the one everyone couldn’t wait to see in the mailbox. Not only was this the place to showcase your operation and feature the new and exciting genetics that were the building blocks for the future; it was the place to go for articles on every aspect of the industry. Hats off to the crew at Limousin365 for a job well done.

I would like to bring to your attention a couple items from our April Board meeting. While the format was modified from in-person to a virtual platform, we were able to cover the items on our agenda.

The first item I would bring to your attention is the date and time line changes approved to the nomination process to bring them in line with the publication schedule of this magazine.

The deadline for interested members to contact the nominating committee is now July 15. There is one new opening and four re-ups.

If the committee does not slate those interested persons, supporters then may add their candidates’ names to the ballot via the at-large nomination process. To qualify as a member-at-large, the candidate must have at least 15 signatures from lifetime, founder or active annual members on either the petition style form available on the NALF web site or 15 individual letters of support from lifetime, founder or active annual members, or a combination thereof received in the NALF office no later than September 1.

As you can see, the only thing that has changed is the times to notify a nominating committee member. The nominating committee members are Gary Fuchs (chairman), Bret Begert, Mat Lewis, Mark Barker, Bob Mitchell, Ken Holloway and myself.

The breed improvement committee recommended to approve the Lim-Vision project which the board did in fact approve. This is an exciting opportunity for individual breeders and for the breed as a whole. With this program we have the ability to lower the cost to run genomics on our cow herd by as much as 50% and also, be able to lock that price in for replacement heifers going forward. Look for complete details later in this issue. While there isn’t a deadline for submitting the samples, Geneseek does need a count of intended participation in order to save room for those who wish to be involved. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity but don’t feel it would be in your budget to do so this year Geneseek has committed to keeping it open for a miminum of two years and possibly longer.

As we have watched the events of the last three months unfold, we have learned some new terms. Social distancing is one such term I am referring to. While it is a relatively new concept for most of the country, it is more

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of a way of life for those of us in production agriculture. For the ag sector, it is a season that happens like clockwork twice a year. For me, the first installment begins when I return from the National Western and runs through the middle of June. It encompasses calving, AI season and spring field work and lasts until the cows are out with the cleanup bulls. The second starts in September, and depending on weather, it can last nearly until Christmas. For me the only difference between this spring and last spring is that instead of attending church in person it was on Facebook and the occasional trip to the restaurant was to pick up to-go orders instead of dining in. While the rest of the world put life on hold, you and I got up every day and stayed true to our calling—feeding the world. While much has been said about front line workers, first responders and truckers (and rightfully so) very few in the media have uttered a single word about the very backbone of this great country, the American farmer/rancher. Without you and the incredible job you do each and every day providing a stable and consistent food supply can you imagine the chaos that would have ensued?

So, on behalf of America, let me simply say a heartfelt THANK YOU. Because of your perseverance and dedication, you provide this country with a level of food security the rest of the world can only dream of. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Success and Blessings.

2020 NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT, Curt Wieczorek..............................Mount Vernon, SD 605-227-4601 • clwzrk@santel.net VICE PRESIDENT, Dan Hunt..........................................Oxford, NE 308-991-3373 • huntlimo@huntlimousin.com SECRETARY, Wade Beckman....................................... Roberts, ID 208-313-0235 • beckmanlivestock@gmail.com TREASURER, Dr. Mark Barker............................ Oklahoma City, OK 405-520-5846 • diamondhillcattle@gmail.com AT-LARGE, Bruce Lawrence.......................................... Anton, TX 806-790-2535 • bll1@speednet.com EX-OFFICIO, Gary Fuchs........................................... Cameron, TX 254-482-0611 • garyfuchs53@yahoo.com DIRECTORS Randy Corns, Altoona, KS; 620-750-0924, superc@terraworld.net Ronn Cunningham, Rose, OK, 918-629-9382, colronn@yahoo.com Troy Gulotta, Independence, LA, 985-662-1561, liveoakcattle@gmail.com Austin Hager, Karlsruhe, ND, 701-626-2345, hagercc@srt.com Charles Linhart, Leon, IA, 641-446-7425, charles@linhartlimousin.com Bart Mitchell, Wauzeka, WI, 608-553-8070, springcreeksbart@gmail.com Joe Moore, Raphine, VA, 540-569-6219, jomolimo69@gmail.com Kevin Ochsner, Kersey, CO, 970-396-5525, kevinkochsner@gmail.com Jay Wilder, Snook, TX, 979-268-5491, jwwilder1993@gmail.com Jerry Wulf, Morris, MN, 320-491-1390, jerry.wulf@wulfcattle.com

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

by Mark Anderson Executive Director North American Limousin Foundation

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elcome to the 2020 Summer Edition of Limousin 365. Much has changed throughout the world and our nation since the last issue in April given the advent of COVID-19. The nation’s economy and the way we do business has adjusted dramatically over the previous five months. Agriculture producers and the cattle business in particular were hurt financially as essential food producers took the brunt of the economic loss in the food chain production system.

There were few shutdowns in production agriculture. Cattle still had to be calved, bred, fed, vaccinated and marketed. Crops still had to be planted. While most of the nation sheltered in place, agriculture moved forward in spite of severe market declines. Perhaps much of the nation finally came to the revelation that the essential food items were not produced by magic in a grocery store, but rather were the result of the toil and dedication of the American rancher and farmer who continue to produce a perishable food product that also comes with inherent market risk and financial exposure.

Cattle markets realized severe declines as packing houses reduced hours at slaughter facilities or had to temporarily shut down due to COVID. This dramatically hurt fed cattle prices as backlogs developed in the country as fed cattle supplies backed up. This in-turn hurt commercial feeder cattle demand and prices for the commercial cow operator, all while they watched retail prices rise at the grocery store and increasing profit margins for the packer and retaile. No doubt, this economic pressure spilled over into the seedstock business during bull sale season as commercial cow-calf operators tightened their belts during the peak of the sale season.

The severe market declines for beef producers has caused the industry as a whole to re-examine how we market our nation’s fed cattle supply and debate the issue of how much leverage we have given away to the feedlot sector given the increase of formula and grid cattle scheduled to be delivered each week to the packer. The base price starting point is actually determined by very few actual negotiated sales that typically determine the starting price. Although the debate has been heated at times, it is most likely healthy and necessary to reexamine how price discovery happens and its effect on leverage and market prices received for our core producers.

Grid and formula cattle are not going away anytime soon as feedyards have learned how to capture premiums for cattle that are genetically superior in today’s marketplace. Perhaps there is a way for feedyards to come together and begin to make packers competitively bid the starting price for their cattle that are shipped on a formula and grid basis to force more competition. There is much going on in

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the cattle industry now and at the legislative level including looking at requiring states to actively market or sell a percentage of their weekly supply via negotiated sales.

Folks directly involved in fed cattle sales would take a second look trying to offer their grid and formula cattle on a “bid the grid” basis for their weekly showlist supply of cattle. This would help to increase more competition in the marketplace, but they can’t step out and do it by themselves.

More folks directly involved in fed cattle sales would take a second look at forcing packers to bid the grid for their weekly showlist supply of cattle but they cannot do it alone.

We know there is not a demand problem for beef when we look at the continued high retail prices. But there is a problem in the marketing system when cow-calf producers and feedyards experience severe price reductions when retail prices are driven to record highs and grocery store shelves go bare.

I started at Cattle-Fax in 1982 covering fed cattle markets for member feedyards in Texas and Colorado. I quickly learned that our main service to members was to report fed cattle sales as quickly as we could and share that price information with member feedyards to help them make an informed marketing decision on their weekly fed cattle supplies. Members shared their information freely because they knew there were times we could force prices higher during reduced supply periods and conversely, there were also times they were better off to keep cattle moving, get the hedges lifted and keep our marketing’s timely.

Cattle-Fax was started more than 50 years ago by men like Topper Thorpe who realized the industry needed a second opinion on actual supplies aside from the government’s reporting system to maintain marketing leverage and increase market information to the member owned organization to help them make intelligent marketing decisions.

They have done a tremendous job of keeping their membership informed of market conditions with the help of men like Randy Blach and Tommy Beall just to name a few.

Perhaps the foresight of those men should be re-examined given today’s market conditions that have forced the industry to re-examine the marketing systems in place today. Topper Thorpe told a young staff many times that we should always remember, whether we liked it or not, the cattle and beef industry was predatory in nature, meaning that the segmentation of the industry between the cowman, stocker

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southern hospitality

In the south we have always believed in good times, good food and good cattle.

We hope everyone enjoys that experience at this year’s Party of the Century Junior Nationals in West Monroe, LA. We welcome everyone to Louisiana where we have long been involved in the Junior program. As for our cattle operation, we have never been more confident in the direction of our program and the cattle we are now producing. Our natural service, multi-trait leading sire is playing a major role in that.

MAGS Faultless 154F

HP/HB • 53% Lim-Flex TMCK Cash Flow 247C x MAGS Andria CE: 9 BW: 1.9 WW: 91 YW: 150 MK: 16 TM: 62 SC: 1.1 DC: 18 YG: -0.10 RE: 0.84 MB: 0.49 $MI: 73 He is siring outstanding calves with tremendous eye appeal, balance and growth.

We would love to show you our cattle and some Southern Hospitality.

Call or come by.

These young females are the current members of our show string and future building blocks for our program.

CELL Gennae 9231G S: RLBH Air Force One

D: LLJB Absolute Style 3056A

AUTO Glo 682G

Troy, Linda, Lauren, Lindsey, Tristan Gulotta 52448 Alessi Rd. Ext. • Independence, LA 70443 Troy, cell: 985.662.1561 • www.liveoakcattle@gmail.com

S: MAGS Aviator D: AUTO Lucky Clover 469E

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NALF STAFF LISTING NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION 6205 S. Main St. Ste D-280 • Aurora, CO 80016-5370 ph: 303-220-1693 • fax: 303-220-1884 limousin@nalf.org • www.nalf.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR................................................... Mark Anderson Ext. 51, Mark@NALF.org

Hometown: 55-year resident of Eaton, Colorado Education: B.S. degree in Animal Science from Colorado State University Responsibilities include: Organizational leadership and direction; Liaison between the board of directors and staff.

DNA PROCESSING & ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT.......... Tammy Anderson Ext. 57, Tammy@NALF.org

Lives In: Eaton, Colorado Education: Attended Colorado State University Background: Northern Colorado native; 29 years of experience working in the accounting and insurance business; Involved with NALF the past 7 years Responsibilities include: Accounts receivable for NALF members; DNA sample submissions; Assist with DNA results; Assist with accounts payable.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA....................Mallory Blunier Ext. 61, LimousinMedia@gmail.com

Hometown: Speer, Ill.; Moved to Colorado in 2016 Education: B.S. in Agriculture Communications and Leadership from Illinois State University Background: Grew up on a farm in rural Illinois; active in 4-H and FFA; worked for the National Western Stock Show as the open cattle show coordinator Responsibilities include: NALF communications and press releases; Marketing coordinator; NALF.org website manager and updates; Blog manager; Design services; E-Partners e-newsletter; Social media; State association communications liaison; Sale downloads.

DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES..............................................Katie Campbell Ext. 43, Katie@NALF.org

Education: Kansas State University Background: Former NALJA board member and 2013-2014 NALJA president; Family raises Limousin Responsibilities include: Junior programs; Medal of Excellence (MOE) shows; NALJA Board of Directors.

DIRECTOR OF DNA PROCESSING & ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS..... Alison Jones Ext. 59, Alison@NALF.org

Location: Grew up in Vancouver, Wash., Moved to Colorado in 2007 Education: B.S. in Animal Science, minor in Business Administration from Colorado State Background: Grew up around horses; Always loved cattle but never showed; Judged at CSU; Worked at the CSU vet hospital in animal and equine barn. Contact Alison to: Pay your NALF bill; Bill discrepancies; Request statements; All DNA services; LIMS program; Herd EPD downloads; International import/export paperwork; Membership questions.

REGISTRY & MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST..... Stephanie Kramer-Beddo Ext. 27, Steph@NALF.org

Lives in: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Education: Office Specialist Degree Background: Grew up on family ranch in Nebraska; 28 years of experience working with breed associations and their breeders Responsibilities include: Membership questions; Registering natural and foreign animals; Recording weaning and yearling weights; Transfers of live animals and embryos; Bull and cow leases; New memberships; NALF-Digital Beef Member Site questions; Ultrasound results and barn sheets; Mailing certificates, supplies, and promotional material.

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continued from page 12 operator, backgrounder, feedyard, packer and retailer would always have consequences to profitability for a few sectors while others were experiencing losses. Maintaining accurate supply information and timely market price news was key to maintaining leverage in a competitive market.

That system is still in place nearly 40 years later, but much more consolidated. Perhaps it is time to take a hard look at our marketing system as the core producer of the product has more often been on the short end of the stick. Being the continual prey will only result in the extinction of the most vital end of the beef business, that at the end of the day, is in fact the only one actually making the product, the American rancher. The rest of the sectors in the beef production chain are margin operators. They are vital as well and need to stay in business to supply the nation a much needed food product that has phenomenal demand and is vital to our nation’s well-being and national security.

Switching gears to NALF business, if you are not a LIM’s whole herd reporting member now is a great time to look at becoming one.

As most of you are aware, NALF has partnered with Neogen to offer the LimVision Cow Herd Project for a limited time which enables LIMS members to obtain more affordable 50K testing on their mature cowherds for the price of $24 per head versus the regular $55 retail price. To take advantage of the discounted price, the member must submit DNA on 90% of their mature cows enrolled in LIMS. Qualifying members can also receive an additional $3/ head discount by submitting body condition scores and weights on their mature cows.

This allows a member to genomically test the female portion of their herd or their “Cow Factory” at a more affordable price. This also qualifies that member to obtain a discounted rate every year on their replacement females which will serve to keep their cowherd current and achieve higher accuracy on their EPDs and expanded progeny equivalents acquired through genomic testing.

By the time you read this issue, the junior association will be conducting the NJLSC in West Monroe, Louisiana. Thank you to the state host of Louisiana, the junior board, Katie Campbell, Troy Gullota and Randy Corns. They have all gone above and beyond the call of duty to make sure there is a summer event for our junior membership and families. Perhaps it is fitting that agricultural youth will play a part in leading the way back to normal for this nation.

NALF would also like to express our sincere sympathies and prayers for the family and friends of cornerstone breeder, Ed Pinegar, who passed away in May. The Limousin breed was made better and continues to benefit by the foresight of Mr. Pinegar and his generosity to fellow breeders, juniors and friends of the breed. He has left a legacy in place that will be fondly remembered for generations to come—he will be missed.

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RUNL COMPASS 341C Homo Black • Homo Polled • 84% Lim MAGS Zarah x Wulfs Warbonnet 6254 CED: 20 BW: 0.5 WW: 77 YW: 122 MK: 20 CEM: 9 SC: 0.35 ST: 13 Doc: 17 YG: -0.51 CW: 21 REA: 0.92 MB: -0.18 FT: -0.11 $MTI: 51.21 Compass has the “spread” genetics so many cattlemen are searching for combining predictable calving ease with a balanced EPD profile. He ranks in the top 1% of the breed for calving ease direct, top 10 for weaning and top 5% for yearling EPD’s. He also is in the top 25% for carcass weight and $MTI along with top 35% for marbling.

Our entire Denver carload was composed of Compass sons and impressed many cattlemen with their capacity, muscle and uniformity. Semen available for RUNL Compass 341C, RUNL Encore 371 E, RUNL APEX 598 A, RUNL Conoco 281 C, & Greenwood Electric Impact. Contact the Ranch!

Joe Freund Sr. 45400 County Road 21 • Elizabeth, Colorado 80107

Running Creek Ranch Co. WWW.runningcreekranch.com

Home: 303-840-1850 Office: 303-341-9310 Joey Freund - 303/475-6062 • Pat Kelley - 303/840-1848 • Casey Kelley - 720/480-6709 • JULY 2020

Certified Herd

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We want to thank the many friends and buyers that made our production sale a success. Our entire family is involved in the cattle operation and for you to take the time to attend and show your strong support for our efforts made it a fulfilling experience. We hope you enjoyed your visit to the lodge and invite you to come back soon.

Thanks to These Buyers: Anderson Land & Cattle, TX ATAK Limousin, IL Berti Limousin, MO Blair Springs Limousin, AL Buck Ridge Cattle, MO Chastain Farms, MO Davis Limousin, TX Excel Ranches, MO H&H Farms, MO J& M Farms, MO Jake Pendergrass, MO John Roecker, WI

Keith Myers, MO Magness Land & Cattle, CO Michael Smith, MO Misty Morning, MO Moore Family Farms, KS Pinegar Limousin, MO Roper Cattle Co., MO Wilder Family, TX Wulf Cattle, MN Yates Cattle Co., MO Zech Francis, MO

Again, thanks for making our production sale a fulfilling event. We welcome your call or visit anytime.

We thank our friends from Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO, Susie, Brooke and Ty Heavin for their confidence in our program.

We appreciate the efforts of sale manager Kiley McKinna, and the support of buyers, Andy and Tammy Schmalshof of ATAK Limousin, Avon, IL.

We wish James and Jeremy Herr of Misty Morning Limousin, Versailles, MO, (center), the best of luck with their purchases.

J Bar J Flintrock 899F

Purchased by Wulf Cattle, Morris, MN

JACK & VICKY. JAMYE. JOSH, KAYLA & EASTON. • JASE, SHAWNA & KADEN. 24300 McDonald Dr. • Lebanon, MO 65536 jack@jbarjlimousin.com • www.jbarjlimousin.com Jack (417) 588-6121 Josh (417) 664-0913 • Jase (417) 664-1186

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J Bar J Daquari 617D

Purchased by Magness Land & Cattle, Platteville, CO • JULY 2020

Bring It

to the

Bayou

We welcome junior members and their families to the 2020 Junior Nationals and our home state of Louisiana.

We wish each of you the best of luck in West Monroe as you compete in this year’s shows and satellite events. Let us know what we can do to make your time in the Bayou state as enjoyable as possible.

Proud supporters of the future leaders of the Limousin breed.

We welcome your call or visit anytime.

Kevin Smith 9296 Hwy. 4, Chatham, LA 71226-9357 • 318.245.4607 • JKcattle@gmail.com • JULY 2020

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MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS BRIEFS NALF Office Closed July 6 and September 7

The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed Monday, July 6 in observance of Independence Day. The NALF office will also be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. Regular office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday will resume July 7 and September 8.

Limited Staff in Office

During the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress, June 26 July 3, there will be limited staff in the office. When calling the office to contact a staff member during those days, please leave your name and phone number and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.

Nominating Committee Announced

The deadline for interested members to contact the nominating committee is July 15, as we moved it up with the by-law change at the Board Meeting. There is one new opening and 4 re-ups this year.

The by-law updates for the process are listed below.

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10. Nominating Procedures

A. All prospective candidates must express their interest to the Nominating Committee by July 15 each year, and if the committee does not slate those interested persons, supporters then may add their candidates’ names to the ballot via the at-large nomination process. (effective beginning with the 2010-2011 election cycle)

B. To qualify as a member-at-large, the candidate must have at least 15 qualifying signatures from lifetime, founder or active annual members on either the petition style form available on the NALF web site or 15 individual qualifying letters of support from lifetime, founder or active annual members, or a combination thereof to be received in the NALF office no later than September 1.

Nominating Committee Gary Fuchs—Chairman and immediate past president Bret Begert Curt Wieczorek Mark Barker Ken Holloway Matt Lewis Bob Mitchell

Is your Contact Information Up-to-Date?

Members are encouraged to log in to their member site on the NALFDigital Beef Platform to review the contact information listed. It is a good practice from time-to-time to look this information over for accuracy and completeness. The tabs to review are: Addresses, Phones, Contacts and Associated herds. Use the edit or delete buttons under the options header on the right hand of the screen to change or remove information.

To add your website address, click on [edit] in the tan General Profile Information bar in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

Also, check out the Prefs tab. Under this tab you may edit your member preferences, such as allowing non-members to see your profile when using the Ranch Search tool, an option to store registration certificates electronically, plus more.

AI Sire/Dam Information

Ray & Barb Moyer 41 Fretz Rd, Telford, PA 18969 • 267-718-0574 lenapelimousin@gmail.com • www.lenapelimousin.com

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AI sires and donor dams born on or after January 1, 2015 are required to have a GGP-HD 150K genomic profile on file in addition to parent verification for sires and sire verification for donor dams.

Animals born prior to 2015 do not require the genomic profiles but still need to have the respective parentage. They must also be tested for any genetic condition (AM, NH, Proto, etc.) they are a potential carrier for. AI Sire Permits are recommended on any new AI sire and can be added by contacting Alison Jones at Alison@NALF.org or Tammy Anderson at Tammy@NALF.org. continued on page 20

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Since 1971, the year we recorded our first cattle under membership #506, we have been fully committed to the betterment of this breed. Early on, we adopted the philosophy that the demands of our customers would dictate our breeding and management decisions. We have seen the full gamut of type changes as well as the evolution of performance driven data, all the while staying loyal to our customer’s needs.

The Coyote Hills herd is designed to meet the needs of serious cattlemen. The majority are black, polled, Lim-Flex that have a balance of calving-ease and maternal traits while maximizing growth. We accurately measure and gather all performance data and make it available to our customers, allowing them to select genetics that best fit their needs.

Black Ace 1981 Reserve National Champion Bull

our passion for half a century When you’re in the market for bulls and females, buy from a reputable program that has withstood the test of time.

We welcome your call or visit anytime.

CHR Free Agent Recently

KEN HOLLOWAY 580/597-2419, night 580/581-7652, day 580/597-3006, office CLENDON BAILEY, CATTLE MANAGER 580/704-6739 chr@coyotehillsok.com www.coyotehillsok.com

Syndicated A.I. Sire Owned with Burnett Brothers, Hale Center, TX

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Where Muscle Matters Most

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Are you Receiving the State Scoop?

The State Scoop is a quarterly e-newsletter that will include events and state news to keep the associations up-to-date. The North American Limousin Foundation would appreciate involvement from each state association, by submitting state news, contact updates, highlighted events, etc., so we can better serve you. Please email any news you would like in the next state e-newsletter to Mallory Blunier at LimousinMedia@gmail.com.

For state association leaders who did not receive the State Scoop and would like to, feel free to sign-up using the “Subscribe to our mailing list form” at the bottom of the page at NALF.org. Click the State E-News box to subscribe. All State Scoop e-newsletters will be archived on the NALF website under the News tab.

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Pinegar Family

Ken’s PRINCE ALBERT 304F (TOP) Homo Polled • Red • Fullblood • CFSV Polled Excel 315S x TMF Topaz 17T This new herd sire of ours has a 75-lb. birth weight. He provides a complete package of heavy muscle, deep rib and is gentle to handle.

TMF TOPAZ 17T (CENTER) Polled • Red • Fullblood • Urillo x Y2K Leading Lady 22L Dam of Prince Albert and Miss Precious Ken’s MISS PRECIOUS 302F (BOTTOM) Polled • Red • Fullblood • CFSV Polled Excel 315S x TMF Topaz 17T Full sister to Ken’s Prince Albert 304F. Thank you to our recent buyers: Thomas Farms, AR, Webster Farms, OK, Unnerstall Farms, MO, Evavold Farms, MN, Lewis Ranch, OK, Wilson Farms, OK, Cummings Ranch, TX, Dudley Farms, OK, and Williams Farms, WV. Give us a call about progeny from these bloodlines.

KEN GLAZIER Kingfisher, OK 73750 • 405/375-5556

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Ed Pinegar, founder of Pinegar Limousin, passed away May 23. As a Springfield, Missouri native, Ed was active in his community and had strong family values. Ed and his wife, Carol, centered their lives around their four children, Angela, Tad, Abigail and Ashlie.

Ed had a knack for business from the very beginning; he purchased a gas station with a friend while working his way through college.

After college graduation, he went to work for Reliable Chevrolet in downtown Springfield. Ed purchased his first dealership in 1979 and continued on to purchase two more dealerships in Branson, Missouri.

While managing these car dealerships, Ed began a Limousin cattle business in 1992 and soon became a leading Limousin breeder across the United States and Canada.

Ed was a pillar of the community and accomplished many things during in his lifetime. Here are just a few examples of his awards and accomplishments: • Recognized by Springfield Jaycees as Outstanding Young Man in 1980 • Served on the MSU Board of Governors from 1985-1991 • Served on the MSU Board of Trustees since 2009 • He and wife, Carol, were honored with the Missouri State Bronze Bear Award in 2009 • Inducted into the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association Hall of Fame in 2013 Ed is survived by his wife Carol; children, Angela; Tad and his wife Amy; Abigail and Ashlie; grandchildren, Chaz, Mason, Alexis, Tommy, Rachael, Chance, Linkin, Kristen and Mila.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church at 525 South Street Springfield, MO 65806, or The Ed Pinegar Scholarship for a Willard student or the Pinegar Scholarship for a Greenwood student both in c/o the MSU Foundation, 300 S. Jefferson, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65806.

Ed Pinegar was a past national board member, an active member of the North American Limousin Foundation and will be missed by staff, Limousin breeders, friends, and family. NALF extends its condolences to the Pinegar family.

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Riding Shotgun America’s Backbone As we travel the highways and by-ways of the Limousin family and breed we often cuss and discuss the cattle business, sports, politics, great cheeseburgers and most of the time, the promotion and marketing of Limousin cattle.

Through “Riding Shotgun” we invite you to join us in the righthand seat, so that we can let you in on what we find to be our marketing pet peeves, shortcuts and some of the favorite habits of top-flight professional producers. Grab a cup of coffee and take the ‘shotgun seat’—we are pleased to have you riding along.

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t has been awhile since we came to you from the driver’s seat and we are glad to return. In recent months, the nation has been changed for all of us and the effects will be felt for years to come. We have observed that social distancing has nothing to do with your daughter’s

www.limflex.com

We should be your first bookmark.

Nearly 40 years ago we recognized the advantages of Limousin crossed with Angus cattle and have been breeding them ever since. When you are in the market for reptuable Lim-Flex seedstock, give us a call or visit www.limflex.com.

Breeding-age bulls and females for sale at all times.

Reasonably priced on a first come, first served basis.

BALL RANCH

prom date and we have found that real heroes are doctors, nurses, first responders, packing plant workers, truck drivers and supermarket stockers. The nation has learned that agriculture does not stop for a virus, that the American farmer and rancher can’t work on Zoom and that the food chain may start on the farm, but it goes through the feedlot, the packing plant, the trucking industry and the supermarket.

What we saw from the properly quarantined, socially distant, six feet of separation was that the American cattleman is ready for any challenge. Successful bull sales happened with more bulls in the pens than people in the seats. These bulls found new homes and went to work breeding cows for calves that will be born in 2021 and won’t enter the food chain until 2022 or early 2023. That is good old-fashioned American Optimism. We will survive and we found that the American consumer desires, likes and needs our product.

Unfortunately the packer received the biggest share of this pent up demand, but the lesson here is that meat did fly off of the shelves and we are definitely leading the protein business.

I will readily admit to you that your enthusiasm as breeders and cattlemen is awe inspiring. I live on the edge of a large midwestern city and it was easy to watch too much news and read too much internet.

Agriculture did not miss a beat and if anything, it thrived, even while being kicked in the shins. Feeding folks is what you DO and you should count yourselves among the heroes mentioned at the start of this column. We still need to do a better job telling our story and a better job making sure the producer shares in the profit. Hopefully that will be what comes from this experience, a greater appreciation for the real heroes, big and small.

I would like to take a personal moment to salute the memory of Ed Pinegar. Ed would always ask not only about what calves looked good, but how was your family and what was new in your life. He will be missed by everyone who had contact with him.

As we move into a new time, we should take time to breathe, safely hug our families and friends and enjoy the world we live in—it looks a lot better from the back of a horse or the seat of a tractor.

Congratulations, you are the essential backbone of America. I am proud to know you.

See you down the road.

CONTACT THE AUTHOR Mark A. Smith email: grgenetics@aol.com phone: 515-229-5227

CHANDLER, OK 5-1/2 MILES NORTH OF I-44 ON HWY. 18 John & Justin Ball Cell: 405/258-3616 • Office: 405/258-1511

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Dominant donors are the backbone of our program’s genetic improvement.

We have meticulously assembled a dominant battery of donors which is now paying dividends. When coupled with our exciting recent sire acquisitions… watch out, we are on the ATAK.

MAGS AMERICAN BEAUTY Homo Black • Homo Polled • 50% Lim-Flex MAGS Winston x MAGS Yammers BW: 0.4 WW: 70 YW: 112 MA: 24 MB: 0.25 $MI: 63

AHCC DAKOTA DIAMOND 6061D Homo Black • Homo Polled • 81% Limousin MAGS Anchor x LVLS 9066U BW: 1.0 WW: 71 YW: 111 MA: 12 MB: -0.24 $MTI: 46

PBRS REBA 822 Red Angus J6 MR State of Shock D639 x ENGD Reba Lee 6019D BW: -0.5 WW: 53 YW: 81 MK: 26 MB: 0.29

MAGS ETERNAL FLAME Homo Black • Homo Polled • 81% Lim-Flex AHCC Badlands 908B x MAGS Andria BW: 2.3 WW: 75 YW: 124 MA: 21 MB: -0.03 $MTI: 55

AUTO CHAPERALL 406C ET Double Black • Homo Polled • 37% Lim-Flex SAV Brand Name x AUTO Rebecca 292S BW: 0.7 WW: 70 YW: 108 MK: 19 MB: 0.02 $MTI: 53

AUTO POPPY 421Z Homo Black • Polled • Purebred AUTO Cruze 132X x MAGS Manuela BW: 1.7 WW: 62 YW: 92 MK: 25 MB: -0.22 $MTI: 45

Keep an eye out for our Fall Online Sale, November 24, 2020 via L365Auctions.com Andy & Tammy Schmalshof • Adam, Jonelle, Peyton, Carrina & Dixon Schmalshof 436 140th St. • Avon, IL 61415 • Andy, cell: 309/333-0029 • Adam, cell: 309/333-3044 atak4limo@agristar.net

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Celebrating 50 Years Strong HERE’S TO 50 MORE!

Join Us APRIL 14, 2021

43rd Annual Production Sale At the Ranch Pukwana, SD

This year marks half a century following our passion of producing faster gaining, higher yielding cattle. We are truly thankful for the customers that have trusted our program to be their source for genetic improvement.

Our success is dependent upon our customers’ success, a challenge we don’t take lightly. We continuously adapt to industry changes while staying true to the core values our program is built upon. As the next generation of Peterson’s mature, rest assured we will continue to produce innovative and efficient cattle that work for our customers. Here’s to another 50 years!

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ROD & WENDY PETERSON FAMILIES 34715 255TH STREET • PUKWANA, SD 57370 ROD: 605/730-4470 • CADE: 605/730-0705 • QUIN: 918/625-2500 CEPETERSON@MIDSTATESD.NET • WWW.PETERSONSL7BAR.COM Like us on f

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We are humbled and honored by the success our cattle have achieved across this great nation.

None of it would be possible without our rock-solid donor battery and carefully planned breeding program. Look for the influence of these donors in our Halloween Hunnies Online Sale October 31.

AUTO Peyton 206Y

HP/HB/PB • DHVO Trey 133R x Carrousels Pina Colada Dam of TASF Envy 161E, campaigned by Kinnick Paulsen—Champion Owned Limousin Female 2019 Junior Nationals and Supreme Champion Female, 2019 KILE.

MAGS Wassail

HP/DB/PB • DHVO Deuce 132R x MAGS Manda Dam of LLJB Absolute Style—many time champion for the Hennessey family and leading donor in the breed.

MAGS With

Class 208W

HP/HB/75% LF • DHVO Deuce 132R x MAGS Phyllo Dam of TASF Extra Class 124E—Reserve Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female, 2018 Junior Nationals. Also the dam of TASF Forever Classy 216F—Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female, 2019 Junior Nationals and Reserve Grand Champion, 2020 Denver Open Show.

TASF X-Tasy 488X

HP/Red/PB • EXLR New Generation 071M x EXLR Black Cap 7117R Dam of $31,000 up-and-coming sire, TASF Grey Goose 333G

TASF Whiskey

Lullaby 357W

HP/HB/PB • EXLR Nasdaq x TMCK Miss Thick 37T Dam of one of the hottest AI sires in the breed, TASF Crown Royal 960C ET.

Pleasant Valley Elsa 1439

Angus • EXAR Classen 1422B x Cherry Knoll Elsa 8014 Dam of the $81,500 high-seller in Wilson and Paulsen Sale

Mark Your Calendar

Boonsboro, MD Chris Thomas – 301-730-9561 Lonnie Thomas – 301-730-9571

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INVESTED IN YOU

by Randy Ratliff

Together, we are stong. Bind us together forever. Breed Unity. Sense of Community.

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ne thing I know for certain is that family and faith are the two most important things in my life. That being said, in the “Limousin Breed” there is one thing that binds us ALL together and makes us stronger as a group and that is a sense of family, unity and community.

I have been a part of this breed for the last 30 years and have seen many things happen that have been both good and bad for our breed. Regardless of the situation, I have never seen our breed leaders and constituents fail us in doing what they felt was fundamentally correct. We all have a difference of opinion and that is why we have

Limousin Is Our Livelihood

Since 1987 Limousin has been the sole income generator at Double J Ranch. It is our focus day in and day out to develop cattle that are profitable for ourselves as well as our customers.

Wulfs E-Type T731E For Sale Year-Round: Purebred bulls and females.

Red and Black. Mostly polled.

Homo Polled, Black, Purebred WZRK Corvette 3009C x Wulfs Ultra Diamond 8571U CE: 13 BW: 0.7 WW: 64 YW: 93 MK: 27 TM: 59 CM: 8 SC: 1.10 DC: 17 YG: -0.69 RE: 1.10 MB: -0.40 $MTI: 40 His progeny represent the calving-ease, performance, maternal and carcass traits we demand.

Double J Ranch

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a democracy. Each breeder has the right to run their business as they see fit. It is their responsibility to create, develop and market their genetics as they deem necessary.

As for myself, an owner of a marketing business, I take a great deal of pride in working with whomever wishes to brand and market their product to the highest degree. I know that together we are better if we have the same mission, objectives and are after the same results.

Meaning, together we want to highlight the best of what we have to sell. This is exactly what we all must do together if we are to maintain positive momentum in our breed.

Now, more than ever, we ALL must listen to the breeder’s needs, desires and concerns they have as it relates to the forward movement of the breed. Some would say this comment is a little too late as we have seen our registration numbers decrease. I feel we are in this situation because it was meant to be, but I also KNOW we have the most potential for forward movement we have had in our breed of cattle in the last 15 years. Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle are highly sought after on the show circuit and that is a known fact. The best of the best of our cattle are big footed, heavy in their bone structure and very sound in their movement. The most important factor in any breed of cattle is if they are sound from the ground up and we know that is the basis from which we can build.

In this world, we are dealing with the craziest of times, but even in these trying times, we have continued to see a steady and solid bull market this spring. That, in turn, lets us realize cattle feeders, ranchers and consumers appreciate and value our product and that our product works for them. I often hear that we are losing our breed identity. To that comment I say, no matter whether you are a breeder of Fullblood, Purebred or Lim-Flex, each and every one of you has to create what is best for your customers. The breed offers many genetic options for producers to use how they see fit. Our breed has to work for the cattle feeders and consumers for us to grow and continue moving forward.

If we are not producing cattle that fit the demands of the packers and stockers than we become a “niche” breed. I urge us all to continue our journey in this breed of cattle with the utmost confidence and perseverance, as together we are stronger.

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LOOK FOR OUR GENETICS: 9.8.20 — Labor Day Classic Purebred Online Sale 9.10.20 — Davis Limousin Ranch Fall Online Sale I 9.27.20 — The III Annual Summit Limousin Online Sale 10.8.20 — Davis Limousin Ranch Fall Online Sale II 11.9.20 — Davis Limousin Ranch Fall Online Sale III 12.5.20 — A Night On The Town Limousin Sale 12.6.20 — All Breed’s Signature Sale Come on down to the Lone Star State anytime you are looking for Limousin bulls, females or elite genetic packages. Davis Limousin is located deep in the heart of Texas, producing Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle for more than 30 years. We love the cattle and the people that make this business go around.

Give us a call or visit our website anytime to see what we have available.

BRAD DAVIS • 12500 HWY. 279 • BROWNWOOD, TX 76801 • 325.647.7681 • BRAD@DAVISLIMOUSIN.COM • JULY 2020

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Coleman Limousin Ranch

by Amanda Radke

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ince 1970, Larry and Anita Coleman have been raising Limousin cattle on their ranch in Charlo, Montana.

Located near the National Bison Range, Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park, Coleman Limousin Ranch sits at 3,000-feet elevation in irrigation country in beautiful western Montana.

“We got our start in the Limousin business with 400 head of halfblood Limousin cows, purchased from Leachmans,” said Trent Coleman, who ranches alongside his parents, Larry and Anita, and his wife, Melissa, along with valued full-time employee, Joel Fuhrmann.

“Like a lot of folks, we started breeding them up from those first halfblood cows,” added Trent. “This year marked our 42nd annual bull sale, which is always held the first Tuesday in April at Five Valley Livestock in Missoula.”

Coleman Limousin Ranch’s prefix, COLE, is highly recognized and respected across the country. The COLE prefix really made its mark in 1994 with COLE First Down 46D, who many credit for being one of the most influential bulls in the breed’s history.

“COLE First Down was a breed changer at the time,” said Trent.

“He was homozygous black and homozygous polled. He really improved docility, and he was strong on marbling and milk with great structure, too.” continued on page 30

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These quality individuals are making waves in our program as we continue to build from some of the breed’s most elite bulls and females. They are laying the groundwork for years to come and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.

MAGS

Daystar 859D

MAGS Zodiac X MAGS Action Move This premier donor continues to be a big part of our program. She is being flushed to major sires including Apple Jack and Federal Reserve. Watch for her progeny.

THESE BULLS ARE MAKING WAVES. MAGS Summit 284D HB/HP • 56% Lim-Flex MAGS Zappo x MAGS Ydall CE: 11 BW: 2.4 WW: 70 YW: 105 MK: 17 SC: 1.20 DC: 10 YG: -0.31 RE: 0.85 MB: 0.09 $MI: 57

MAGS Everest 528 HB/HP • 56% Lim-Flex MAGS Zodiac x MAGS Book Worm CE: 10 BW: 2.1 WW: 69 YW: 115 MK: 18 SC: 0.80 DC: 12 YG: -0.18 RE: 0.69 MB: 0.11 $MI: 57

TMCK Flashback 605F HB/HP • 46% Lim-Flex TMCK Cash Flow 247C x PBRS Alena 3115A CE: 7 BW: 2.9 WW: 91 YW: 152 MK: 16 SC: 1.20 DC: 19 YG: -0.02 RE: 0.74 MB: 0.28 $MI: 68

TRAVIS & LISA GLENN 37437 Hwy. ZZ ~ Ionia, MO 65335 ~ 660.281.5127 hillbilly.tg@gmail.com

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Larry and Anita Coleman purchased their first Trent and Melissa, along with their children, Darcy, Avery and Darren, are the second and third generations of Coleman Limousin females in 1970.

Limousin Ranch. continued from page 28 Since then, the COLE prefix has garnered attention with trait-leading bulls such as COLE Architect 08A, COLE Cadillac 05C, COLE Deputy 37D, COLE Explorer 22E, COLE Fortune 12F, COLE Zone 89Z, and COLE Genesis 86G, who sold for $40,000 in the 2020 production sale to Tubmill Creek Farms in Pennsylvania.

“We are pretty excited about Genesis,” said Coleman. “He’s a purebred bull who is low on birth weight and high on growth. We used him extensively in our breeding program this year.”

Built With

The COLE prefix isn’t just a breed leader and influencer on the bull side, the Coleman’s follow an intensive artificial insemination and embryo transfer program, and their donor cows provide a strong foundation to raise powerful and docile bulls and females for their commercial and seedstock buyers.

Coleman Limousin Ranch has a long list of females who have served them well over the years, but most notable are COLE Beauty 276Z, a purebred cow that’s become a go-to for the Colemans; COLE Miss Traveler 029X, owned in partnership with the Wilder family in Texas; COLE Miss X-rated, 354A, the mother of COLE Genesis and COLE Cadillac, with half embryo interest sold to BVC

For 41 years, our program has been built on functional quality reflecting the breed’s best bloodlines.

The Best Dakota Thunder

AHCC 215G Black • Homo Polled • 68% Lim-Flex S: AHCC Dakota Thunder 363D D: AHCC Miss Wazowski Z215 CE: 10 BW: 0.5 WW: 71 YW: 116 MK: 26 SC: 0.80 DC: 10 YG: -0.32 RE: 0.71 MB: 0.10 $MI: 58 WADE, VICKI, SEDAR & DANNA BECKMAN 233 N. Bassett Rd. Roberts, Idaho 83444 Call or Text Wade: 208/313-0235 Sedar: 208/521-4628 beckmanlivestock@gmail.com www.beckmanlivestock.com

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Mark Your Calendar INAUGURAL FEMALE SALE.........................................Oct 31, 2020 ANNUAL BULL SALE....................................................March 3, 2021 Featuring a tremendous set of calves by MAGS Firestone, MAGS Cable, TGNC Empire 736E, AHCC Easy Rider 5594E and DANH Durham 54D.

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Dakota Thunder 215G was the topselling bull in the 2020 Hager Bull Sale and a stand out from their Denver Pen. He has an impeccable phenotype and ranks in the top 30% or better for 6 economically viable traits. Stout in his makeup, this high performance individual packs an abundance of natural thickness and dimension.

Farms in Ohio; and COLE Miss Production 1104Y, owned with Sullivan Farms in Iowa.

To highlight the impressive females found at Coleman Limousin Ranch, they held their first female sale in 2017 and have since hosted one every other year.

Held the first Friday in October, another sale is slated for 2021.

“We typically offer 25 bred heifers and cows, some embryos, donor cows and open heifers,” said Coleman. “We display the cattle with hot wire pens on grass for people to view, and we host a video sale at Ninepipes Lodge.”

In between the bull and female sales is the day-to-day work.

The Mission Valley only receives 12 inches of rain annually, so the

ranch relies heavily on irrigation water from snow melt. Using pivots and flood irrigation, the Colemans put up grass hay, corn silage and alfalfa silage, feeding their 350 cows five months during the winter and grazing on irrigated pasture ground during the summer months.

May is always a busy time of year, with artificial insemination and putting embryos in their 50 commercial females. The first week of June is turnout time, and the cycle begins again.

Coleman Limousin Ranch has earned plenty of accolades for their dedication to the Limousin breed. The North American Limousin continued on page 32

MATERNAL

MATTERS We welcome your call or visit.

Bulls, Females and Heifer Prospects for sale.

At 4H Limousin, we believe in strong maternal traits and the affect they can have on your bottom line. Brood cows that wean big calves year after year are the ones we have built our herd around. Maternal traits matter and we invite you to come see the cow herd and the results of our years of breeding and selection.

AUTO PIA 245X MAGS The General x AUTO Rebeca 292S • Homo Black • Homo Polled • Purebred This female is one of the great producing females which are the backbone of our herd. She continues to produce top-selling bulls and females for our program.

AUTO FLICKA 433F CJSL Creed 5042C x AUTO Callie 403D • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 57% Lim-Flex This female had great success in the show ring and is a current member of our show string.

After she calves we have big plans for her as a donor leading our program into the future.

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NAUH EXCEL 38E AUTO Cruze 132X x MAGS Uahuka • Homo Black • Homo Polled • Purebred This purebred bull, raised in our program, continues to do a great job. He follows behind our extensive AI program and his calves continue to impress. We look forward to getting his daughters into production. Co-owned with Excel Limousin

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We strive to be your top source for Red Limousin cattle. Let our red-hided genetics work for you.

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ENGD

COLE Miss Production 1104Y is one of the successful donors in the Coleman Limousin Ranch program.

Foundation (NALF) honored the Colemans with the Commercial Producer of the Year award in the late 1990s.

They’ve also enjoyed great success at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver over the years, with nine People’s Choice Champion Carloads, as well as three Champion pens and one Reserve Champion pen in the last five years.

“We always enjoy NWSS; it’s a great time to connect with folks in the breed,” said Coleman. “We get to visit with Limousin breeders and customers from the U.S., and also Canada and Australia. It’s been a positive experience for us over the years. The timing works well to be gone in January, and then we get back home just in time to start calving.”

Coleman Limousin Ranch has a bright future ahead with the next generation, Trent and Melissa’s children, Darcy (age 14), Avery (11) and Darren (9), helping in the business. The kids enjoy showing Limousin steers at the county fair each year.

Zenana

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Coleman cows graze on the ranch in the Mission Valley. continued on page 34 • JULY 2020

Cattle Bred by Cattlemen

Fillmore Ranch has been involved in the ranching business since 1917. We breed cattle with the constant goal of being profitable in all segments of the beef industry. We extend a special thanks to all the bidders and buyers from our 19th annual production sale.

1738 Boone Rd. | Boone, CO 81025

Consider the heritage and history of Fillmore Ranch the next time you are in the market for reputable Limousin bulls and females.

Larry & Elsie Fillmore 719-248-0536 (c) Brent, Angie, Lindy & Jackson Fillmore 719-569-1312 (c) brent@fillmoreranch.com www.FillmoreRanch.com

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continued from page 32 “Looking ahead, we hope to keep doing what we are doing here on the ranch in Montana,” said Coleman. “We enjoy the work and the challenge, and we believe in the Limousin breed. I think one of our breed’s best-kept secrets is the longevity of the female. We also have an advantage over other continentals with calving-ease. Plus, Limousin cattle will qualify for value-added programs like Certified Angus Beef or natural programs. Our customers have really discovered that the

Limousin breed is very complimentary to Angus, and we feel offering both Limousin and LimFlex has served our clientele well.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amanda Radke raises Limousin cattle with her family at NOLZ Limousin in Mitchell, SD. She is also a blogger for BEEF Magazine and the author of ranch-themed children’s books, “Levi’s Lost Calf ” and “Can-Do Cowkids.” Connect with her at www.amandaradke.com.

Backbone of our Future Our program has taken huge strides this past year through carefully chosen elite breeding pieces we will build our program around.

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Guard House 9300g

2/16/19 • HP/HB • 46% LF PBRS Bunkhouse x MAGS Dominant Deva CE: 12 BW: 2.3 WW: 77 YW: 128 MK: 17 SC: 1.25 DC: 12 YG: -0.11 RE: 0.33 MB: 0.13 $MI: 59 Guard House combines a unique pedigree with huge numbers and an elite phenotype.

We are proud to have him walking our pastures this summer. Study the many positives he brings to the table and decide where he fits best into your program.

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3/2/19 • HP/Blk • 56% LF RLBH Air Force One x LLJB Absolute Style 3056A Georgie, a household favorite, continues to accumulate accolades at every show she goes to. Royally bred is an understatement as her sire and dam have a combined three Grand Champion banners on the green chips in Louisville.

We eagerly await the day she joins our donor program.

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North American Limousin Junior Association

The purpose of NALJA is to develop knowledgeable, motivated beef industry leaders, while promoting the Limousin breed through fellowship, leadership and education.

The initial cost of a junior membership is $50. This fee activates the Junior membership for the current year and the following calendar year. After this time, Junior members pay a $50/year activity fee to qualify for active member rates and to show at NALF and NALJA sponsored events.

Friendships

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imVision is a research project through the North American Limousin Foundation offered in conjunction with Neogen that begins with the fall LIMS enrollment. Are you a LIMS member interested in genotyping your cowherd at a large discount?

To qualify for the discount, 90% of the members current active cow inventory must be genotyped. If it is not, the member agrees to submit females for DNA testing to meet the 90% threshold. NALF/Neogen,

agree to provide $24 genotypes to accomplish this. An additional $3 rebate will be issued by NALF if the member submits body condition scores and weights for females tested.

For more information, contact Mark Anderson, Mark@NALF.org; Alison Jones, Alison@NALF.org; or Tammy Anderson, Tammy@ NALF.org.

Member Enrollment Form: LIM Vision Cow Herd Project Account: _____________

The following points outline the requirements, rules and other special conditions of the LIM Vision Cow Herd Project research collaboration with Neogen.

• At minimum, 90 percent of the members current active cow inventory designated on the inventory review date must be genotyped. If it is not, the member agrees to submit females for DNA testing to meet the 90 percent threshold. NALF/Neogen, agree to provide $24 genotypes to accomplish this. An additional $3 rebate will be issued by NALF If the member submits body condition scores and weights for females tested.

• If the member submits both mature weights and body condition scores electronically on a minimum 90 percent of current active cow inventory that is designated at the time of the inventory review date, an additional, one-time $3 rebate per head will be issued by NALF. • Only females that are entered in the LIMS Whole Herd program database and have a NALF registration number qualify for this project not including foundation cows.

• Once member has submitted 90% of mature cows for genotyping, they will be eligible to submit replacement heifers annually at the research price as long as Neogen continues to offer 50k research genotyping each year.

• DNA samples must be submitted via All-flex Tissue Sampling Unit or Blood Card on the electronic LIM Vision Cow Herd Project. DNA order form that includes the NALF Registration number and sample barcode for each animal. TSU orders larger than 50 must be submitted in 96 well trays. Member agrees to provide payment, in-full, for DNA testing at the time of sample submission to the NALF. • If a parentage sample is not ‘on file’ for the sire of submitted animals, it is highly encouraged that a sample be submitted for complete and accurate parentage comparisons to occur.

• Potential available rebates, will be issued as a credit to the membership account once additional data requirements have been met and verified by NALF staff.

• Rebates and discounted genotyping will be offered on a first come first served basis as long as allocated funds are available. Rebates are only available for data collected during the duration of the project and for members that are currently enrolled in LIMS. • The member understands that this is a research collaboration and therefore DNA turnaround, data processing and other timelines associated with the project are not reflective of current NALF turnaround times. DNA processing and data turnaround for LVCHP will be subject to change with the seasonality, normal data processing etc.

Name: __________________________________

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2020 LIM Vision COW HERD Project (LVCHP) –NALF/Neogen Research Project Agreement

Inventory Review Date: ____________

Return this signed form with samples to NALF • I understand this is a research project and a definitive date is not known for results to be incorporated into the EPDs/Herdbook Services.

• I certify that these samples have been collected and are included on at least 90% of the mature cows that are of calving age within my herd. I understand yearling/replacement heifers may also be submitted even though they are not listed on an inventory yet.

• I verify that all samples enclosed are from females who are registered/reported into the NALF database.

• I acknowledge that each of these samples has been properly collected according to the enclosed instructions, stored in a cool/dry place and the appropriate animal is identified on each sample card or linked to a specific Tissue Sampling Unit (TSU).

• I assume responsibility for all billing associated with these sample submissions and understand a check or credit card payment will be made prior to testing.

• I understand a submission of an electronic inventory list with barcodes included is required. I also understand cow weights & body condition scores are an optional part of participating and can either be entered into the NALF Herdbook or they need to be entered on a spreadsheet and emailed to NALF. • I understand parent verification is included on each sample if the parent(s) have DNA parentage markers on file with NALF. • I understand that additional trait testing such as coat color, horned/polled or defects is available on these samples at regular retail price as long as it’s requested at the time of submission.

Furthermore, I acknowledge I’m relinquishing these samples for this NALF genotyping project and understand they will not be available to forward to other laboratories for future testing purposes.

• I agree to ship the samples to the NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION, ATTN: LVCHP, 6205 S Main St. Suite D-280, Aurora, CO 80016 via FedEx, UPS or USPSpriority mail to supply a tracking number if needed on the shipment.

Member #________________ Authorized Representative Printed Name ______________________________________ Authorized Representative Signature __________________________________________

Signature Date:______________________

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With a final bid of $60,000, three elite Limousin operations from across the world came together to secure ownership of Anchor B Gold Rush. He embodies the perfect combination of power, rib shape and capacity, coupled seamlessly with a strong, no-holes set of EPDs. He is homozygous polled, and his WW, YW, MK and DC all rank within the top 10% across the breed. Exclusive genetic opportunities available soon.

Red • Homo Polled • Purebred Sire: B Bar Austin Healy 4D Dam: Anchor B Bailey 21B BW: 100 205 Wt: 805 (121) 365 Wt: 1,458 (121) Adj SC: 38 CE: 10 BW: 1.6 WW: 74 YW: 114 MK: 26 CM: 6 SC: 0.75 DC: 20 YG: -0.81 RE: 1.49 MB: -0.66 Owned with J. Yorga Farms and Summit Livestock

GLENN TREFTZ (605) 380-0014 12510 370TH AVE. • WETONKA, SD 57481 WWW.TREFTZLIMOUSIN.COM

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Dam of Gold Rush, Anchor B Bailey 21B, with her first calf at side.

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by Megan Silveira

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I always had an affinity for livestock,” said Troy Gulotta, reflecting on growing up with a grandfather dedicated to growing row crops.

As the owner of Live Oak Cattle Co., Troy has certainly embraced that passion. Today, with the help of his wife Linda and their three children, Lauren, Lindsey and Tristian, Troy runs 50 purebred Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle in Independence, Louisiana.

Troy said his career in the cattle industry began when he purchased his first property after graduating from high school. While he did not start out with a herd of Limousin cows, Troy said his friend in the cattle business helped introduced him to the breed as the type of females that could thrive in Louisiana.

“We went in on cows we knew would milk,” he said when explaining his operation’s transition to the Limousin breed. “In our area, there’s high-moisture content grass, and those Limousin cattle can consume enough of that and turn it into milk, which then does a good job of raising calves.”

When Troy and his wife committed to the breed, they had not yet started their family, but he said they were eager for juniors to started exhibiting their Limousin cattle in the show ring. This gave them the opportunity to enlist their nephews to serve as their showmen for a few years, he adds.

After his nephews aged out, Troy said their cattle did not see the ring for a few years. He said it was his eldest daughter, Lauren, who first brought the Gulotta Limousin cattle back into the show world.

Lauren was the first of his own three children to tackle the seedstock industry, but Troy said it was not long before his middle daughter, Lindsey, and youngest son, Tristan, found their own interest in showing cattle.

“We always had Limousin cattle,” Tristian said. “My dad was always telling me stories about my cousins who had showed, and in the third grade, I decided I wanted to do that, too.”

With some additional support from Lindsey, Tristan said he was able to convince his father to purchase a show heifer for both of them.

Now as a 19-year-old, Tristian said his passion for the Limousin breed and the cattle industry has only grown. Showing against his

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21-year-old sister, Lindsey, keeps him on his toes, but he said they both still work to support each other.

“We see eye to eye,” he said. “We’re definitely competitive, but we help each other out.”

Lindsey said she has loved watching herself grow closer to her family because of the cattle industry. From time spent preparing in the barn

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With the help of his wife Linda and their three children, Lauren, Lindsey and Tristian, Troy Gulotta’s Live Oak Cattle Co. runs 50 purebred Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle in Independence, LA.

continued from page 38 at home to the weekends at shows, she said every experience strengthens their family dynamics.

Lauren is now 24-years-old and unable to compete against her siblings, but she said she stills looks back fondly on her show career.

She said one of her favorite parts of showing was seeing the joy her time in the show ring brought to her father.

“He’s always supported us in whatever we did, but this is easily his favorite thing,” she explains.

Troy said he loves getting to see cattle from the family operation competing, but his true love for the seedstock industry stems from watching his children work together. He said he believes they have learned important characteristics through showing such as the value of hard work, determination and kindness.

“Because of showing, we had to toughen up, and I think that’s something you just don’t lose, no matter what you’re doing,” Lauren confirms.

“Watching my three kids come up through the North American Junior Limousin Association has been extremely rewarding,” Troy

said. “It’s never been about the single, individual kid. They have found what they’re good at individually, but after the placing in the ring, the mindset is back to having a family accomplishment.”

Extending beyond his own close family, Troy describes the entire cattle industry as one large family. He said almost all individuals involved within the agriculture industry understand what it means to work hard and love what you do.

When Troy was first entering the Limousin world, he said he was immediately treated as a member of this big family. It was the way people welcomed him into the breed and helped him grow as a breeder that inspired Troy to run for the North American Limousin Foundation Board of Directors.

Troy is one of the 15 cattlemen currently serving on the NALF Board, and he said he has made it his mission to consistently be easily accessible and open with his fellow Limousin breeders.

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“After seeing how I Lauren said her father reestablished the Louisiana was welcomed into the breed, it kind of peaked Limousin Association after it had been inactive my interest,” he said.

“I thought if I was ever for a few years, even going able to give that back to so far as to take in a few families and help them someone, I would be eager to do it. So, when I was gain their footing within the cattle industry. asked to the run for the board, it was almost like I When the National Junior Limousin Show couldn’t say no.”

Live Oak Cattle Co. selects for females with enough capacity and do-ability to turn But Troy’s involvement the area’s high-moisture content grass into milk which results in big stout calves by and Congress was without does not stop at the the breed’s top AI sires. a home, Troy said he realized it was the perfect national level. He is also currently serving as a sort of state liaison for the Louisiana Limousin time to remind the rest of the country just how passionate the Louisiana breeders are.

Association. While Troy said their group within the state lines is rather continued on page 42 small, they have just as much passion for the breed as anyone else.

HONORING COMMERCIAL PRODUCERS The Heartland Limousin Association welcomes all Limousin enthusiasts. HLA is passionate about the growth of the breed and connecting seedstock producers with commercial cattlemen.

Application for Membership

Who can join? Any reputable supporter of Limousin cattle is welcome as long as you fill out the application form and send $50 membership dues each year.

Name Address Phone

City/State/Zip e-mail

The undersigned herein applies for membership in the HLA with all rights and privileges outlined in the HLA constitution and bylaws.

Signature

Make check payable to the HLA and return this membership form and $50 payment to: Dean Summerbell, HLA, 619 139th Ln. NW, Andover, MN 55304

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Dean Summerbell, HLA Executive Secretary 619 139th Ln. NW, Andover, MN 55304 bjsummerbell@gmail.com

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Things Just Keep Getting Better Forty-one years in the Limousin business and things just keep getting better. As the world spins crazily around us, here at Venner Limousin, we are seeing results from our hard work. Basing our program around the needs of progressive cattlemen, we have pursued the economically relevant traits and feel we have hit the Jackpot with this one. JBV Chairman 901G is appealing in his phenotype with high marks in muscling, marbling and growth. Give us a call and we can discuss opportunities with this AHCC Earning Power son.

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The Gulotta children credit their father’s love for Limousin cattle and the time he commits to working on their operation as the reason for their own passion for Limousin cattle and their resulting success in the showring.

“The show hadn’t been in Louisiana since 2007, so the kids were pretty excited about getting it back down this way,” he explains. While Troy admits the planning process has not been smooth sailing due to the national pandemic, he said his state breeders have worked hard to continue pushing forward.

Troy said small changes have had to be made to ensure the safety of all exhibitors and participants, but overall, he is positive and confident the show will go on as planned.

With a father figure so dedicated to the Limousin industry, Tristan said he and his siblings grew to possess the same desire to be involved in leadership roles and give back. Eldest Lauren found her passion in caring for others, like her father does with cattle breeders, and currently works as a nurse.

Younger siblings, Lindsey and Tristan, are members of the North American Limousin Junior Foundation Board of Directors and currently serve as president and director, respectively.

Tristan said their duties involve helping organize and run the NJLSC and represent the Limousin breed at various events throughout their term. Similar to his father’s story, Tristan said he was drawn to the position because of the opportunity to help other members of the Limousin family.

“As a kid, I was really shy. As I’m older now and see kids in the same position I was, I wanted to help get them out there and show them that they could do things out of their comfort zone,” he said.

Lindsey echoes her brother’s story, adding that one of her goals for serving on the board was to help promote Limousin cattle across the country.

“I realized this breed has given me so much,” she said. “I want to do what I can to give back and help it reach it’s full potential.”

At the end of the day, Lindsey said she and her siblings credit her father’s love for Limousin cattle and the time he commits to working on their operation as a reason for their own passion for cattle and success in the showring. continued on page 44 • JULY 2020

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QUALITY Without Question The herd sires and donors we are developing our program around are without question among some of the most elite in the breed. We are excited about the ET and AI calves we have coming this fall. We invite you to come see the progress we are making.

continued from page 42 “The level of dedication he gives to anything he puts his mind is something I really admire about him,” she says. “The involvement and dedication he gives to the breed is what I strive to be like.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Megan Silveira is a freelance writer originally from Denair, California. She is currently attending Oklahoma State University as a member of the agricultural communications graduate program and will graduate in May 2021.

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This year, they welcome their extended Limousin family to their home state for Junior Nationals.

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JBFI

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Black • Homo Polled • PB S: MAGS Usual Suspect D: AUTO Rebeca 292S CE: 10 BW: 1.8 WW: 63 YW: 98 MK: 23 TM: 55 CM: 6 SC: 0.50 DC: 8 YG: -0.56 RE: 0.92 MB: -.03 $MI: 43

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Full sib to WRL Prada (pictured) and exciting new member of our show string. Watch for her at the major shows.

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4-Time Contract Print Ad Discount - 5% Annual Contract Digital/Print Discount - 15% NORTH REGION Will Bollum 507/244-0833 will@limousin365.com

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SOUTH REGION DeRon Heldermon 405/850-5102 deron@limousin365.com

B U C K R I D G E

The Building Blocks Our program is engineered upon...

Cattle

The fruits of our labor. We strive to produce the highest quality genetics both efficiently and economically to meet our customer’s needs.

Land

Raising cattle in the rolling fescue hills of Southern Missouri, we have worked tirelessly to build infrastructure and produce grass that is vital to our success.

Family

The foundation of our program is the amazing family God has blessed us with.

Three generations working together to build a continually improving Buck Ridge.

We welcome your call or visit anytime to see the fruits of our labor.

MARK HADEN & LOGAN HADEN BUCKRIDGECATTLE@GMAIL.COM 5244 S. FARM RD. 213 • ROGERSVILLE, MO 65742 MARK 417-838-6109 • LOGAN 417-689-4233 • JULY 2020

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LIMS WHOLE HERD REPORTING

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LIMS CALENDAR December 1 - February 15 Enroll Spring inventory Designate any animals that need to be moved to Fall season Enter disposal codes for females no longer in herd Mark any foreign, recipient females, and donor dams appropriately All calving data due for previous year’s Spring enrollment No progeny code required if no calf was born

All weaning data due (weight/docility) for previous year’s Spring enrollment

February 23

Late deadline for any add/removal to your Spring inventory No late period allowed for weaning and calving data

February 25: First half SPRING cow assessment and second half FALL cow assessment invoices mailed out

May 1 - July 15 Enroll Fall inventory Designate any animals that need to be moved to Spring season Enter disposal codes for females no longer in herd Mark any foreign, recipient females, and donor dams appropriately All calving data due for previous year’s Fall enrollment No progeny code required if no calf was born All weaning data due (weight/docility) for previous year’s Fall enrollment Spring Season: January 1 through May 31 Fall Season: June 1 through December 31

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ant to save money on registrations, transfers and genomic profile testing? Looking to spend less time on the computer and more time outside? Tired of handwritten forms and paperwork?

Want more reliable EPDs? Then the LIMS program is for you.

LIMS stands for Limousin Inventory Management System. It is an optional, web-based, whole herd reporting program for active members (Founder, Lifetime, Junior and Annual members) of the North American Limousin Foundation. The program was launched in 2006 and was recently revamped to create a more user friendly and automated enrollment process for its members. Plus, new cost savings benefits were added to the program.

The LIMS program is mutually beneficial for both members and NALF. There are incentives to capture unbiased, complete performance and reproductive data for more accurate EPDs. Members benefit from a simplified and lower cost way of conducting business. A comment we hear frequently is that “my herd is too small for LIMS.” There is no herd to small for LIMS. In fact, small herds usually see the largest amount of savings.

Cost Savings

Among the many benefits LIMS has to offer, what stands out most among members is the cost saving aspect of the program.

By choosing to participate in LIMS, you’ll pay $32 per active cow each year and in return be entitled to free registration and free first transfer (up to 30 months of age) for that year’s calf crop. With NALF’s current pricing structure, the least costly registration and transfer is $62 per animal. But with LIMS, it’s all covered in one fee of $32, which is at least a $30 savings for members.

In addition to saving money on registrations and transfers, NALF is offering a five percent discount on the LD genomic profile DNA test for all LIMS members.

In line with the program’s objective to use performance data to drive more reliable genetic predictions, NALF encourages LIMS members to be progressive in their use of the genomic profile DNA tests to further drive improved EPD accuracy. The discount on LD genomic profile for LIMS members helps meet that objective.

Save Time

Time is one thing we all wish we had more of, especially during calving and breeding season. With the LIMS program being web-based, you can save time by entering data and keeping track of your herd through the NALF-DigitalBeef member site. And for the first time ever, the LIMS enrollment process is automated. This greatly alleviates the stress that has surrounded enrollment deadlines in the past.

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Throw out your handwritten forms and records. The complete performance and reproductive information required for inventorybased recording is now updated and submitted online. The more specific you are with recording this data, the easier and quicker your registrations will be later on. In addition, managing your herd through the many tools on the NALF-DigitalBeef platform will also be easier and more comprehensive.

More reliable EPDs

This total herd reporting program contributes more complete and comprehensive production information, helping to position breeders and the Limousin breed as a whole for future improvements.

The NALF-DigitalBeef platform has the capacity to keep all these records for members, so you can look back on history, not having to worry about if the reports are lost.

Be Certified

LIMS members have access to the LIMS certified seal. This seal signifies premier dedication and commitment to providing whole herd performance data. This means 100% of the registered cows in your program are enrolled in LIMS and requires you to report complete and comprehensive data on all of your cows and calves.

This total herd reporting program signifies to other members and commercial producers that you are committed to providing more and better information on the genetic merit of your cattle.

The certified LIMS seal appears on your member site and on the animal view screen of every animal in you herd. It is also available to all LIMS members and can be used to further promote their herd in sale catalogs, advertisements, etc. continued on page 48

Your Source for Polled Genetics for More Than 50 Years

We are proud to be one of the few NALF founding members still actively progressing the Limousin breed. Our goal has always been to produce functional, polled purebred and Lim-Flex genetics.

We are honored our cattle can be found in top herds across the country.

BAR JZ ARCHITECT 597G

BAR JZ PALADIN TOO 657G

BAR JZ CADILLAC 670G

Homo Pld • Homo Blk • 52% Lim-Flex TMCK Architect x Bar JZ Heart Throb 709D CE: 13 BW: -0.4 WW: 65 YW: 98 MK: 29 RE: 0.92 MB 0.07 Sold to Lee Kleinschmidt, SD.

Homo Pld • Red • 68% Lim-Flex Bar JZ Paladin 137D x Bar JZ Joyce 420D CE: 12 BW: -0.1 WW: 71 YW: 113 MK: 21 RE: 0.87 MB: -0.30 Sold to David Wickens, MT.

Homo Pld • Homo Blk. • 69% Lim-Flex COLE Cadillac 05C x Bar JZ Olivia 211B CE: 10 BW: 2.8 WW: 73 YW: 112 MK: 19 RE: 1.09 MB: -0.19 Sold to Deuter Ranches, SD.

ANNUAL BULL SALE February 16, 2021

We have a tremendous calf crop on the ground by CJSL Creed, TMCK Architect, DANH Durham, Wulfs Amazing Bull, COLE Cadillac and Bar JZ Paladin 137D

NALF Founder Member #97

DON & PEG ZILVERBERG | SETH & BRIDGET ZILVERBERG | HOLABIRD, SD Office 605/852-2966 | Don 605/870-1302 | Seth 605/870-2169 cattle@barjz.com | www.barjz.com

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continued from page 47 With the ever-changing cattle industry, NALF strives to maximize profit for its members. LIMS members have seen more precise EPDs and

have saved time and money from being a member. You are encouraged to look into the program and see how it can benefit your cattle operation.

To enroll in the LIMS program, new members should contact Alison Jones at 303.220.1693. ext. 59 or Alison@NALF.org.

The North American Limousin Foundation would like to recognize the following breeders for their commitment to whole herd reporting through LIMS participation during the past year.

Angers Acres Bar JZ Ranches Barton Limousin Beckman Livestock & Farming Beus Cattle Co. Blaydes and Sons Limousin Bosch Farms Boyer Family Farms Boyer Limousin Brawner Limousin Brehm Farms Buck Ridge Cattle Co. Buck’s Limousin Farm CAF Cattle Clanton Creek Limousin Clayton Schowe Coleman Limousin Ranch Conley Cattle LLC Coyote Hills Ranch Deb V Cattle Co.

DMW Cattle Co. Drew Abbas Duff Limousin Easterly Romanov Ranch Ferrat Ranch Gates Limousin Ranch GV Limousin Hager Cattle Co. Hall Cattle Co. Harper Limousin Heldermon Cattle Co. Inman Limousin Ken Krom & Family Lawrence Family Limousin Leishman Performance Limousin Lenape Limousin Leonard Limousin Lewis Limousin Farms Linhart Limousin Little’s Limousin Farm

Locust Lane Limousin Lonely Valley Limousin Long & Sons Limousin Ludens Family Limousin Lyon River Front Farm M&R Limousin Magness Land & Cattle Mark and Jodi Conley McCann Farms Meckley Family Farms Mill Road Limousin Misty Morning Limousin Mitchell Farms NBN Cattle Co Nelda Hanzi Nicholas Duckett Ochsner Limousin Odglen Limousin Cattle Parkinson Cattle Co. Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin

Functional Fullbloods

With more than 40 years in the Limousin business, we are tremendously proud of the herd we have built.

To optimize our herd’s progress, we use a combination of proven and progressive AI sires along with DNA testing. Some of our calves are homozygous polled, and most are F94L-2 genotype. We are thankful for the many customers we have earned through the years.

Reid Cattle Co. Rops Limousin Running Creek Ranch Schock Limousin Schrock Cattle Co. Spade Limousin Super C Limousin Symens Bros Limousin Treftz Limousin Tubmill Creek Farms Tyler Landreth Vaughn Farms Venner Limousin Voigt Cattle Vorthmann Limousin Waddle Limousin Ranch Whitby Brothers Cattle Co. Wieczorek Limousin Willow Brook Cattle

Check Out These Spring 2020 Born Calves HERD BULL PROSPECTS: NFM2268805, NFM2268963, NFM2268965, NFM2269043, NFM2269154, NFM2269155

ELITE HEIFERS: NFF2268964, NFF2269315, NFF2269316, NFF2260651

ANDERSON’S Fullblood RED LIMOUSIN FARMS Genetics Gerald & Anna Anderson • 248 Crouse Rd • Graysville, PA 15337 • 724-428-3838 • andersonanna@comcast.net 48

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Annual Calf Crop Available Private Treaty Beginning in September Our calves sell out quick, contact us today!

Experience

We’ve traveled the Limousin trail across North America for 40 years. We’ve developed relationships and history with many of the breed’s top programs. We’ve seen what works, and more importantly, we’ve seen what hasn’t worked as well.

Commitment

ph/fax: 515-965-1458 • cell: 515-229-5227 email: GRGenetics@aol.com

Our commitment to your success is well rounded. We can help lighten your load in many different areas—semen sales, genetic selection, herd evaluation and sale consulting.

ph: 573-896-4550 • fax: 888-208-4962 email: GRGeneticsDave@aol.com

Integrity

MARK AND DEIDRE SMITH DAVID SMITH

Visit www.GrassrootsGenetics.com for a complete listing, new information and pictures. If you have any question’s about bulls or semen sales, call anytime, we love to visit.

We have always done business with your success as our top priority. We don’t have all the answers, but we will work with you to find the best solutions for your situation. Give us a call to visit about how we can help you achieve your goals.

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Limousin

by Shawn Cogley

ur father, Dr. Keith C. Cogley, DVM of Colfax, Iowa, passed away on a sunny day June 19, 2019 at his beloved Hawthorne Farm. Dad was recovering from major gall bladder

Dr. Keith C. Cogley, DVM of Colfax, IA and his brothers formed a partnership called Frontier Breeds, Inc. in the early 1970’s. As NALF member #817, the family has been active in the Limousin breed for nearly 50 years.

surgery, when on a May afternoon he felt he was not doing his share of the chores. Dad went out to feed his Limousin cattle and unfortunately fell and hit his head on a gate. He was hospitalized with a contusion and concussion. One week later he had a stroke.

As our family reflects on this past year, we realize how lucky we were to have had a father that was a man of honesty, integrity, humility and continued on page 52

Our program is on the move with some the breed’s most leading-edge genetics.

TASF

Grey Goose 333G

Homo Polled • Black • Purebred TASF Crown Royal 960C x TASF X-Tasy 488X CE: 7 BW: 3.7 WW: 73 YW: 108 MK: 12 SC: 0.60 DC: 1 YG: -0.61 RE: 0.85 MB: -0.12 $MI: 50 We are excited for the positive impact he will have in our program.

LLJB

Absolute Style 3056A

Homo Polled • Black • 50%LF Silveiras Style 9303 x MAGS Wassail We are excited about the calves we have on the way by this legendary female.

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The extra muscle, feed efficiency and carcass traits are why we chose Fullblood Limousin as our breed of choice. Over time, we have seen the economic and convenience advantages of the polled trait. The combination of the two is what our program is all about. We have had great success in the polled fullblood business over the years and these individuals illustrate the kind of quality we have available.

SVL Polled Amazing

Homozygous Polled Fullblood • BD: 11/11/12 Sire: SVL Polled Neutron 770X Dam: SVL Polled Amber Lady 706X

SVL POLLED AMAZING

Supreme Champion 2015 National Fullblood Show This impressive female is a cornerstone producer in our program. She has produced greats such as SVL Mr. America (featured below), a promising homozygous polled sire and his full sister SVL Polled Awesome, the Grand Champion Female 2016 National Fullblood Show. She is also the dam of SVL Mr. Achievement, one of our main herd sires who is being used internationally.

Export semen available.

SVL Mr. America

Homozygous Polled Fullblood • BD: 6/2/19 Sire: Posthaven Polled Yellowstone Dam: SVL Polled Amazing 971Z We are excited about this young herd sire. The bloodlines he represents as well as his performance and phenotype, makes him a rare individual that could revolutionize the polled fullblood business.

Limited Semen Packages Available.

SVL Polled Amber Lady SVL MR. AMERICA

Polled Fullblood • BD: 10/19/10 Sire: CFSV Polled Emperor 505U Dam: EAFF Amber Pearl 419M This is one of our great, proven brood matrons who is at the heart of it all.

She is the dam of SVL Polled Amazing (above). She continues to produce great progeny year after year. Her son by SVL Polled Exclusive just weaned at more than 900 lbs. We have embryo calves available from her sired by FL 4Z Olympus Touch.

Polled Fullbloods are our business. Call or visit the farm to see what we have available.

Herd Sire Prospects. Replacement Females. Semen. Embryos THE BOB STONE FAMILY Bob, cell: 405-642-0356 CONI & STACY KITCHENS Stacy, cell: 405-249-2613 P.O. Box 96 • Cashion, OK 73016 www.stonevalleylimousin.com stonevalleylimousin@yahoo.com

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Sale” in Colfax, Iowa. I still remember getting in trouble moral values. I also wanted at that first sale when I went to reflect on what it was like out in the parking lot and “Growing Up Limousin” when put “Limousin-The Carcass the breed was in its infancy Breed” bumper stickers on all and revolutionizing the beef the vehicles. A lot of the Angus industry in the U.S. and Hereford breeders were Our Limousin experience not very happy. started in the early 1970s I also was fortunate to ride when Dad’s college friend, Dr. with Dad to the first BellFred Wood, told him about Wood Ltd. sale in Osceola, this golden-red breed of cattle Iowa. I remember it like it from France with outstanding was yesterday—the facility carcass characteristics called was majestic, the crowd was Limousin. Dad bought in enormous, the enthusiasm hook, line and sinker. He was off the charts, and the gathered up 50 head of golden-red cattle looked crossbred cows and artificially fantastic. It was also the day inseminated them that Dr. Cogley shown in 1973 heading to the Iowa Limousin Association meeting. I kept running out to the summer to Limousin bulls. He attended the inaugural ILA meeting and served the association as either truck radio to keep everyone That fall he went to the president or vice president from 1971 through 1976. informed of the ISU vs. inaugural Iowa Limousin Nebraska football score.

Association meeting. He served as vice president in 1971, 1972 and Soon after the sale, Dad and his brothers formed a partnership 1973 and was president from 1974 through 1976. called Frontier Breeds, Inc. (NALF Member #817) for the purpose In December 1971 and 1972, Dr. Cogley and his fellow Limousin continued on page 54 breeders conducted the first and second annual “Golden Cattle Classic

Magic Of Maternal

The cow herd we have built represents strong maternal traits. The combination of fertility, milking ability and stayability is having a magical effect on our program’s success.

MAGS Xanthous

HB/HP • 75% Lim-Flex DHVO Deuce 132R x BOHI Rhonda 314R This cornerstone donor has been mated to sires like TMCK Camden Yards, COLE Architect and MAGS Winston.

Xanthous is a shining example of the caliber of magical females we have in production.

Come see their progeny. Bulls and females available.

Chad McReynolds PO Box 1658 • Sallisaw, OK 74955 (918) 616-5671 chad.7oaks@yahoo.com

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Stand Out from the Crowd In 2021, we celebrate 40 years in the Limousin business. Through the years, our family’s commitment to serve our customers has been unwavering. We are proud to be one of the breed’s largest suppliers of Limousin and Lim-Flex seedstock, let us help you stand out from the crowd.

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CHAD SETTJE - 402.910.5504 270 5TH ST. - CRESTON, NE 68631 CHAD@LONELYVALLEY.COM WWW.LONELYVALLEY.COM

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Breed improvement is an integral part of our operation’s success.

We strive to create docile Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle with plenty of growth and performance to work perfectly for commercial cattlemen.

A pasture without the appropriate facilities didn’t deter Dr. Cogley from AI’ing the herd. He roped every cow, tied the cows to the saddle horn, then proceeded to A.I. them to Limousin bulls.

Select bulls and females for sale private treaty. We welcome your inquiry and visit.

MARY GATES GARY & BRANDI GATES

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PO Box 123 Roscoe, MT 59071 www.gateslimousin.com 406/328-4393 mary@gateslimousin.com gary@gateslimousin.com

of breeding, showing and selling purebred Limousin cattle. The trio of them went to Denver in 1973 with some Limousin steers and came back from that event as ardent as ever. I’ve seen some of the early Denver Limousin photos and for some reason the avidity and excitement jumps out at a person. The sale atmosphere must have been electric.

In 1974, Dr. Wood and Dad purchased a Limousin bull called Ballygoran Jock. We turned that bull in with 50 cows on a rented pasture in southern Iowa. One week later, Jock turned up missing.

Dad frantically searched for that bull for days. One day, a southern Iowa farmer called Dad and said he has a red bull in with his cows.

Dad was overjoyed. He was a nervous Nellie for that one week and I don’t think he ever told Dr. Wood.

The 1970s were fun years in the cattle business (mainly because us 10-year-old’s didn’t have as much work to do as we do now).

Sonny Booth, Bruce Brooks, Ken Holloway, Herman Symens and the Symens Brothers became household names. Many times, we would race to the mailbox to get the next monthly issue of the International Limousin Journal. Whenever we processed a new Limousin steer, Dad would get out his ribeye ruler and measure the size of the ribeye.

We also showed cattle at the Iowa Junior Limousin field days.

The families of Dr. Fred Wood, Dr. William Owen and Dr. Richard Shirbroun would also participate. I remember asking Dad why were there so many veterinarians raising Limousin cattle? He said because veterinarians know good cattle.

In 1974, the Grand Champion Iowa 4-H steer was a Limousin. I believe that was the year Limousin 4-H steers won the majority of the major shows across the country. The passion for the breed was gaining momentum.

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at midnight we would meet the semen trucks at I-80 to get more semen supplies.

I remember we had a pasture without a corral or head gate to AI our cows. Dad roped every cow that summer on his horse and tied the cows to the saddle horn. He then proceeded to AI his cows to Limousin bulls. Most of the time he was successful, but one time a cow pulled so hard on the saddle that she pulled it over the horse’s head. The cow ran off with the saddle trailing her.

Dad also told me about an early Iowa Limousin Association meeting where an unknown Minnesota cattle feeder attended. His name was Leonard Wulf. Dad was always impressed by that man.

In 1977, the inaugural Iowa Beef Expo was launched and we started consigning Limousin cattle to that sale. Dr. Cogley was the Expo Veterinarian from 1977-2018. He enjoyed that time of year when all the breeds of cattle could be evaluated. In the early 1990s, he was overwhelmed with what the Limousin breed had

accomplished. Several $10,000 bulls sold, the breed average topped all other breeds of cattle and the breed transformed to black and polled almost overnight.

Every year we would get a call from Dad at the Expo telling us that he expected us boys to come up and look at the Limousin sale offering, which we always thoroughly enjoyed. This year, the call never came.

Dad also had a keen eye for livestock. Occasionally, we would buy seedstock from Dr. Fred Wood, Bob and Mary Bosch, and Chet and Wendall Butler. Whenever the new cattle arrived, he would gather us kids around and explain to us the positive traits of that particular animal.

Throughout the 2000s, Dad continued to breed his herd of purebred Limousin cattle. The last year he pregnancy checked his cows, he remarked of how proud he was of the docility of his animals.

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Full Speed Ahead The new sires we have acquired, along with some recent female purchases, has our program moving full speed ahead. Building upon genetics with proven bloodlines and leading EPDs is our goal and we couldn’t be more pleased with the progress we are making.

Check out our new herd bulls.

WULFS GAMEBOY C911G

Wulfs Gameboy C911G

CELL Granite 9245G

Top-Selling Bull Wulf’s 2020 Sale Homozygous Polled, Black, 80% Limousin Wulfs Xcellsior X252X x MAGS Dealing Magic CE: 10 BW: 1.0 WW: 80 YW: 128 MK: 12 TM: 52 CM: 3 SC: 0.50 DC: 10 YG: -0.64 RE: 1.33 MB: -0.06 $MTI: 57 Pleased to be a part of the syndicate on this great young sire.

Featured Bull Linhart’s 2020 Sale Homo Black, Homo Polled, 34% Lim-Flex HA Cowboy Up 5405 x MAGS Xtra Rest CE: 11 BW: 0.6 WW: 69 YW: 109 MK: 12 TM: 47 CM: 5 SC: 0.90 DC: 17 YG: -0.12 REA: 0.65 MB: 0.22 $MTI: 60 SEMEN $40 - Contact Grassroots Genetics 866-305-9600

We invite you to come by or call anytime to see what we have available and to check out the progress we are making in our breeding program.

PUREBRED & LIM-FLEX “Better Genetics for Bigger Gains” JAMES D. HERR 17329 S. Nebo Dr. - Versailles, MO 65084 ph: 573/378-0500 - fax: 573/378-5137 - email: jherr@gvsdis.com

CELL GRANITE 9245G

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in peace. Fifteen minutes later he was in Heaven. If cattle. He also commented there are Limousin cattle about his last calf crop, in Heaven, Dad is involved saying it was the best group with his Limousin friends. of calves he had ever raised.

He had an unwavering That December, after he had passion for Limousin cattle. his gallbladder surgery, Dad Dr. Keith Cogley, DVM, wanted to see his calves sell was still an active large and at the Colfax Sale Barn. My small animal veterinarian sister helped him in his truck, when he passed away. He and they went down to the owned and operated the sale barn to watch them sell.

Colfax Veterinarian Clinic When Dad’s calves entered since 1960. He also served the sale ring, he was beaming as the Vet at the Colfax Sale with pride. As I looked over Barn since 1960. at him, I realized he was Dad is buried at the right on different matters McKeever Cemetery just 99% of the time, but he was north of Colfax. To the south right 100% of the time on of his headstone a quarter Limousin cattle. They are the Dr. Cogley was an active large and small animal veterinarian up until the time mile, his herd of Limousin he passed away. He owned and operated the Colfax Veterinarian Clinic since cow-calf pairs are grazing. To REAL Deal!

Dad promoted the 1960 while concurrently serving as the vet at the Colfax Sale Barn. the southwest 1.5 miles, his Limousin breed 24/7/365 beloved Hawthorne Farm is since 1971. in sight. What a perfect place for our father to rest in peace for eternity.

The day dad passed away at home, we told him we would take Thank you to the Limousin Breed and to his Limousin friends for care of his family, his farm, and his herd of Limousin cattle. He was making his life very rewarding and memorable.

42 Years Strong

Since 1978, Fuchs Limousin has been a mainstay breeder in Texas.

Limousin has a strong history in the Lone Star state and we have enjoyed the ride so far.

Our longevity means we have sold the right kind of cattle and treated people fairly over the past four decades.

COLE Fortune 12F

Homo polled, black son of COLE Cadillac 05C out of COLE Miss Austin 3157A CE: 17 BW: -0.5 WW: 74 YW: 118 MK: 18 TM: 55 CM: 10 SC: 0.50 DC: 12 YG: -0.45 RE: 0.98 MB: -0.06 $MTI: 54 Currently serving as our main herd sire as well as one of the breed’s leading AI sires.

SEMEN $40, contact Grassroots Genetics 866-305-9600 We invite you to come see the progeny of COLE Fortune and the other cattle we have available.

Gary & Susan Fuchs • Stephen, Nathan & Emily P.O. Box 81 • Cameron, Texas 76520 254/482-0611 • gary.fuchs@idealpoultry.com Stephen Fuchs, manager • 254/482-0052 fuchslimousin@gmail.com • www.fuchslimousin.com

Put 42 years of breeding & selection to work for you.....Call Today.

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Fabulous Females The foundation of our program is the impressive females we utilize through AI and embryo transplant. These cow families represent some of the most sought after genetics available.

MAGS FERRARI 1023F

HB/HP • 51% Lim-Flex CJSL Creed 5042C X MAGS Bacall CE: 14 BW: 1.0 WW: 70 YW: 113 MK: 20 SC: 0.6 DC: 11 YG: -0.20 RE: 0.78 MB: 0.42 $MI: 69

PBRS SHOCKING 813

HP/ Red • Red Angus J6 Mr. State Of Shock D639 X CRSL Beck HB: 196 GM: 47 CE: 11 BW: -0.1 WW: 58 YW: 87 MK: 23 MB: 0.43 YG: .14 RE: -0.06

MAGS CALICO 504C

HB/HP • 37% Lim-Flex EXAR Denver 2002B X MAGS Zaliah CE: 10 BW: 2.1 WW: 77 YW: 119 MK: 14 SC: 1.5 DC: 13 YG: -0.12 RE: 0.53 MB: 0.19 $MI: 61

We invite you to come see the progeny out of these fabulous females by some of the breed’s greatest sires.

26525 Hwy. AA • Lebanon, MO 65536

TERRY & NANCY GRAVEN

417/594-0257 cell • terry@gravenchrysler.com

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NALF COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

T

he North American Limousin Foundation President makes appointments to several committees each year. These committees exist to ensure certain aspects of the association run properly. They give a voice to the membership by bringing their needs and concerns to the board. The following is a description of the ten committees and a list of their members.

Nominating Committee

This committee networks with the NALF membership to identify the most qualified candidates for directors to serve on the NALF board and provide leadership for the organization. Nominations from outside the nominating committee must be made to the NALF office no later than July 15.

Chairman: Gary Fuchs; Members as described in By-Laws.

Commercial Marketing & Breed Promotion Committee

Increases demand and commercial market share through advertising, promotion and execution of programs directed to demonstrate and enhance the commercial value of Limousin genetics. They also provide

input as to educational efforts directed toward commercial producers and content directed toward NALF members on subjects related to serving the needs of commercial producers. This is the primary committee liaison with alliance entities. They are also responsible for budgets pertaining to advertising, commercial marketing and promotion, and commercial programs.

Chairman: Kevin Ochsner; Staff: Mark Anderson, Mallory Blunier; Board members: Wade Beckman, Ronn Cunningham, Dan Hunt, Joe Moore, Randy Corns, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Mike Smith, Trent Coleman, Mat Lewis, Brent Fillmore; Heidi Anderson, Joey Freund, Chad Settje, Chisum Peterson, Amanda Radke, Bob Mitchell.

Finance Committee

Oversees development and execution of NALF’s annual operating budget consistent with long-term board approved financial objectives.

Monitor income and expenses on a monthly basis and coordinate with other committees as to executing their plan of work in accordance to approved budget guidelines. Recommend mid-year adjustments to the budget as might be deemed necessary to achieve targeted year-end

FORTUNATE We feel fortunate for the confidence top Limousin operations have demonstrated in our program this past year.

Look for outstanding progeny from these elite herd sires in our 2021 Bull Sale.

15th Annual

Bull Sale

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 At the Ranch, Karlsruhe, ND

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MAGS Federal Reserve ET

HP/HB • 50% Lim-Flex MAGS Cable x CJSL 4357B ET BW: -0.2 WW: 65 YW: 102 MB: 0.42 $MI: 66 Owned with Magness Land & Cattle

Semen $40

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AHCC Easy Rider 5594E

HP/HB • 56% LF ELMW Alfalfa 103B x AHCC Miss Y Axis C5594 ET BW: 0.4 WW: 71 YW: 118 MB: 0.17 $MI: 60 Owned with Jones Brothers

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Your call or visit is always welcome!

Austin, Leah, Bailee, Pitch, Tripp & Remmi Hager 4651 2nd Ave. NE • Karlsruhe, ND 58744 701/525-6363 • 701/626-2345 mobile • www.HagerCattleCompany.com

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financial performance objectives. Provide oversight for execution of the board approved investment policy and track performance of investments.

Review year-end financial performance including report from auditor.

Chairman: Mark Barker; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Gary Fuchs, Bruce Lawrence, Dan Hunt, Curt Wieczorek, Wade Beckman.

Membership Committee

EFFICIENCY PAYS

Increase membership, registrations, transfers, and involvement of members in activities of NALF and their respective state Limousin associations. This committee provides input as to educational efforts directed toward NALF members for more effective production and marketing of Limousin genetics. They are also responsible for budgets pertaining to member marketing activities and for projecting revenue for member registration and transfer activity.

Chairman: Bruce Lawrence; Staff: Mark Anderson, Alison Jones, Stephanie Kramer-Beddo, Katie Campbell and Tammy Anderson; Board members: Mark Barker, Joe Moore, Austin Hager, Kevin

For nearly 50 years, O’Connor Farms has focused on efficiency at all levels of the production chain. From the bulls and replacement females we market, to our custom feedlot and meat business, our Limousin genetics are built to be efficient every step of the way.

Ochsner, Jay Wilder; Members: Ty Heavin, John Pence, Dexter Edwards, Bret Begert.

NALJA Committee

Serve as the committee liaison between the NALF board of directors and the board of directors for the North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA). Monitor fundraising, expenditures and financial management of NALJA as well as executions of NALJA sponsored activities. Review NALJA action relative to rules and regulations, selection of judges, sites for NALJA events and recognition of NALJA members.

Chairman: Randy Corns; Staff: Mark Anderson and Katie Campbell; Board members: Bart Mitchell, Jay Wilder, Troy Gulotta; Members: Bret Begert, Greg Blaydes, Shawn and Brooke Edwards, Amber Parkinson, Brenda Anderson, Skyler Davis, Ty and Susie Heavin, Lindsey Gullota. continued on page 60

LATEST HERD SIRE ADDITION

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Red• Purebred • Homo Polled S: Hunt Credentials 37C D: WZRK Miss Tuffenuff 4010B CE: 13 BW: -0.3 WW: 75 YW: 114 MK: 11 CM: 8 SC: 0.95 DC: 16 YG: -0.50 RE: 0.85 MB: -0.21 $MI: 49 This outcross, homozygous polled bull ranks in the top 10% for six traits.

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FRANK & DON PHELPS • cell: 937/539-1442 8807 Township Rd. 98 • Belle Center, Ohio 43310-9551 email: frankph@watchtv.net “Home of the OCNR Prefix” Breeding Performance Limousin Genetics Since 1971 • JULY 2020

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The

Next Generation

Breed Improvement Committee (Formerly Performance Committee)

MAGS Grantee 270G HP/HB • 59% Lim-Flex S: AHCC Diggin Deep 903D D: MAGS Caffine BW: 0.2 WW: 66 YW: 100 MK: 19 MB: 0.10 $MI: 56 Our selection from the 2020 Magness Bull Sale, MAGS Grantee was a standout amongst the 2020 NWSS Grand Champion Carload and a high-seller in the sale. Well balanced on the profile, he excels in depth of rib and muscle. Equally as impressive on paper, he is in the top 35% for five traits. His positive influence will be felt for generations to come.

Long & Sons Limousin

William & Sarah Long • Riley, Peyton, Emmet & Maria Breeding 2251 Kingfisher Avenue • Afton, Iowa 50830 Quality Limousin Phone: 641-782-3770 Since 1970 www.longandsonscattle.com

Bill & Judy Daugherty 14210 Whites Mill Rd. • Abingdon, Virginia 24210 Judy, Mobile: 423/646-2150 Herdsman: Alex Anderson • Mobile: 276/623-3623

Guides the development of NALF’s performance related functions including EPDs, ultrasound data collection, NALF sponsored research, DNA and animal typing-services for parentage and other traits, genetic defects, and genomic-enhanced EPDs. Chairman: Jerry Wulf, Staff: Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson and Alison Jones; Consultants: Bob Weaber, Tonya Amen; Board members: Dan Hunt, Mark Barker, Curt Wieczorek, Troy Gulotta, Bart Mitchell, Austin Hager; Members: Trent Coleman, Casey Fanta, Mark Haden, Mat Lewis, Gary Gates, Rob Brawner, Adam Neilson, Joey Freund.

Rules & Regulations Committee

Assist staff in updating materials in the member’s manual, including rules, regulations and by-laws. Guides operation and further development of NALF’s data processing functions to facilitate industry-leading service to members, while enhancing office efficiency in the delivery of such services.

Chairman: Joe Moore; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Gary Fuchs, Bart Mitchell, Curt Wieczorek, Charles Linhart; Members: Warren Symens, Mark Smith, Jack Glendenning, Greg Blaydes, Bret Begert.

Show Committee

Increase participation, merchandising value, and satisfaction members receive through exhibiting cattle in NALF’s MOE events. Responsibilities of this committee include: development and execution of the MOE budget including working with official sponsors, selection of judges for Level I shows, maintain an approved judges list, review and recommend to the board any changes in MOE policies, rules and requirements, select MOE awards, and generally resolve MOE issues as needed.

Chairman: Troy Gulotta; Staff: Mark Anderson and Katie Campbell; Board members: Bruce Lawrence, Charles Linhart, Randy Corns, Jay Wilder, Ronn Cunningham; Members: Thad Fosdick, Clay Schilling, Chris Thomas, Ty Heavin, Heather Henderson, John Pence, Shelby Skinner, Dexter Edwards.

Visions Committee

Looks at and develops new programs. They also evaluate the market and beef industry for opportunities for Limousin cattle and continued work on a branded beef program.

Chairman: Charles Linhart; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Jerry Wulf, Austin Hager, Wade Beckman, Ronn Cunningham; Members: Cash Schilling, Bob Mitchell, Mat Lewis, Terry O’Neill, Chad Settje, Kiley McKinna, Cade Peterson.

We welcome your interest in our program and the excellent genetics we are producing.

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Staffing Committee

Manages any new and current positions, along with the executive director at NALF and helps make hiring decisions.

Chairman: Curt Wieczorek; Board members: Bruce Lawrence, Gary Fuchs, Dan Hunt, Mark Barker, Wade Beckman.

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Cornerstone of

Genetic Excellence MAGS Fairy

Dust

1/18/18 • Homo Polled • Homo Black • 51% Lim-Flex CJSL Creed 5042C x MAGS Bacall CE: 14 BW: 1.4 WW: 73 YW: 118 MK: 19 SC: 0.62 DC: 12 YG: -0.19 RE: 0.80 MB: 0.50 $MI: 72 After making her the top-selling lot at the 2020 Magness Mile High Elite Sale, we knew Fairy Dust was destined to become a cornerstone of our breeding program.

This performance-oriented female is sound structured and big bodied. She is full in her forerib and loaded with rib shape, pronounced in her stifle and heavy structured.

What’s more, she excels most contemporaries, ranking in the top 20% or better for calving-ease direct, weaning weight, yearling weight, calving-ease maternal, marbling and mainstream terminal index. Elite embryo opportunities are available.

AHCC Earning

Power 900E

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 81% Limousin MAGS Anchor x LVLS 9066U CE: 9 BW: 1.0 WW: 70 YW: 108 MK: 13 SC: 1.2 DC: 20 YG: -0.44 RE: 0.95 MB: 0.03 $MI: 56 Owned with Magness Land & Cattle and Hager Cattle Co. SEMEN $40 through Grassroots Genetics, 866.305.9600

TMCK Fios 575F

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 56% Lim-Flex MAGS Cable x TMCK Applause 301A CE: 14 BW: 0.2 WW: 69 YW: 110 MK: 20 SC: 1.3 DC: 16 YG: -0.32 RE: 0.96 MB: 0.28 $MI: 64 Owned with Tubmill Creek Farms, Whitewater Limousin and Brehm Farms SEMEN $40 through Grassroots Genetics, 866.305.9600

Watch for upcoming genetic opportunities from us at elite consignment sales.

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Todd Ranch

by Amanda Radke A move from Yellowstone to the Arizona desert confirmed one thing for the Todd family—Limousin cattle thrive in any environment.

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ancher Tommie Todd knows one thing—Limousin cattle work in any environment you put them in.

He knows from experience.

His dad, Larry Todd, started artificial inseminating his commercial cows to Limousin bulls in 1970, and the Limousin-influenced calves thrived on the Todd Ranch, located on the scenic range near the north gate of Yellowstone National Park.

Explosive Potential

TREF GUNPOWDER 290G

Dbl Black • Homo Polled • Purebred SYES Easy Going 77E x TREF Dakota Love 290D CE: 13 BW: 1.1 WW: 68 YW: 112 MK: 21 SC: 1.05 DC: 12 YG: -0.82 RE: 1.51 MB: -0.46 $MI: 41

Impressive progeny on the ground by TOMV Diesel, TREF EZ Street, DLVL Bud Ice, DLVL Young Gun, RUNL Branch, DLVL Draft, Amaglen Forged Steel, JYF Zeek, L7 Five Star and JFAF Earning Power.

--------------------------------------Chart topping EPDs, massive muscle expression and fleshing ability. We are excited for the explosive potential Gunpowder brings to our operation.

Ten years later, Larry was looking for a way to expand his operation to allow his sons, Tommie and Rooster, to ranch alongside him. That’s what prompted a grand move from the high elevations of Montana to the remote desert of Arizona.

Today, the Todds operate three separate ranches near Willcox, Arizona, about 80 miles east of Tuscon. Larry and his wife, Debbie, along with son, Rooster and his wife, Lori Todd, run the Warbonnet Ranch. Meanwhile, Tommie Todd, and his wife, Heidi, run the Todd Ranch. Tommie’s nephew, Colter, and his wife, Carly Todd, run the Winchester Ranch.

And despite the dramatic change in environment—the Limousin cattle work.

“When we moved down here, we figured we better restock the ranch with native cattle, including Brahman-crosses because we weren’t sure the Limousin would work,” said Tommie. “However, we were pleasantly surprised to see the Limousin cattle we had brought with us from the north did just as well, if not better, in the rough Arizona country, compared to the cattle we had purchased in the south.”

The Todd’s three cow-calf ranches have benefited from the continued use of Limousin genetics, and they’ve even influenced their

Annual “Genetics For The Future” Sale March 16, 2021 • Napoleon, ND Family Owned & Operated 9741 142ND AVE. NE • CAVALIER, ND 58220 TOM: 701-520-0110 • DAVID:701-520-2556 • CRAIG: 701-520-1624 WWW.VAUGHNFARMSLIMOUSIN.COM FIND US ON f VAUGHNFARMSLIMOUSIN

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Wulf Bulls stand in a corral at The Todd Ranch in Arizona, waiting to cover cows during the breeding season in big desert country.

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neighbors, including the 0-Bar-0 Ranch, managed by nephew, Dustin Todd, as well as neighboring ranch, Dobson Cattle Co. Both have started buying Limousin bulls and are liking what they see.

As the enthusiasm for the breed expands in Todd’s area, he sees the value of working cooperatively with his neighbors. That’s an added bonus, of course, along with his appreciation for the change of environment he is raising cattle in.

“Moving to the Southwest really gave our family an opportunity to ranch together, and although we left the recreational benefits like hunting, fishing, skiing and swimming behind, we can now focus on our true love, which is cattle ranching,” said Tommie. “Down here, we can ride year-round, work cattle and make a living. We don’t have to put out hay, and it’s really low maintenance.”

One caveat to living in the desert—“We can only run 8-16 head per section, so it takes a ton of ground to raise cattle here,” said Tommie.

The Todd’s proven success using Limousin bulls has attracted the interest of neighbors in the Southwest who are eager to add Limousin genetics to their breeding programs, as well.

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Stamped With Quality For more than 35 years, DJ Limousin has been driven to produce high quality Limousin and Lim-Flex seedstock that get results for our customers. Take a look at the cattle produced in our program that have found success in show rings and pastures across the country.

There is one thing they all have in common—they’re Stamped With Quality.

DJ First Lady

3/1/18 • DBL Polled • Homo Black • 50% LF • EXAR Classen 1422B x DJ Roses N Chocolate Owned By Rowdy Berry, WA First Lady had a successful show career, winning numerous Supreme Champion titles. She now has a stellar heifer calf at side sired by MAGS Winston. Full siblings to DJ First Lady are on the way.

DJ Glacier

5/5/19 • Dbl Black • Dbl Polled • 54% LF • MAGS Aviator x MAGS Sister Act CE: 12 BW: 0.7 WW: 61 YW: 99 MK: 20 SC: 0.5 DC: 15 YG: -0.29 RE: 0.80 MB: 0.15 $MI: 56 Well balanced, structurally correct and eye appealing, Glacier has a rock solid pedigree. He is a maternal brother to DJ Xplosive, Division III Champion Bull at NWSS, and is backed by the breed giant MAGS Aviator. Tipping the scales with a yearling weight of 1,320-lbs., this herd bull prospect is ready to work for you.

DJ Gwen

9/5/19 • Homo Black • Dbl Polled • 56% LF • EBFL Ypsilanti x MAGS Ci Ci CE: 10 BW: 1.9 WW: 74 YW: 109 MK: 22 SC: 1.4 DC: 10 YG: -0.38 RE: 0.9 MB: 0.06 $MTI: 58 This elegant fall-born female has a bright future in the show ring and the pasture.

A choice selection of bred heifers, bulls and show prospects are available.

Contact us any time to visit the farm.

PO Box 654 • Port Orchard, WA 98366 Office: 360-769-0639 • Dave’s cell: 360-981-9067

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The Todd family—Jacob, Robert, Heidi, Tommie and Luke—pose for a family photo on the ranch.

continued from page 63 “Because we are in big country, we also need one bull per 10-15 head of cows.

The Todds run 300 cows on 35 sections of land. Working together, the ranches pool similar types of calves for marketing, and in recent years, they’ve sold their natural six-weight calves to Wulf Cattle, and they’ve also done well selling on Superior Auction live video.

Each year, they head north to the Wulf Cattle Opportunity Bull Sale in Nebraska, where they are often volume buyers.

“We do our homework before we go, but Wulfs are always great at helping us find the best bulls that will fit our environment,” said Tommie. “We appreciate that the Wulfs are a God-fearing family, and when you work with them, you know it’s honest and factual. When we look for herd sires, we want sound-footed bulls that can cover a lot of ground, and we are focusing more on carcass traits, as well. Wulfs provide us with carcass data on every calf we raise, and it helps us evaluate our breeding program and make adjustments as we move forward.”

The Todds turn out bulls August 1, with calving season running in May and June. Calves are weaned at the end of

each year, and in the last three years, they have been backgrounding calves for 45 days in a neighbor’s feedlot, operated by Mark Kibler.

Passionate about the Limousin breed, Tommie is always willing to share information about his breeding program with interested folks in the Southwest, and he’s optimistic about the future.

“We will continue to work on improving our genetics, with a focus on increasing marbling while retaining muscling,” said Tommie. “We want to raise the highest-quality beef possible, and I’m excited about the role we can play in that endeavor.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amanda Radke raises Limousin cattle with her family at NOLZ Limousin in Mitchell, SD. She is also a blogger for BEEF Magazine and the author of ranch-themed children’s books, “Levi’s Lost Calf ” and “Can-Do Cowkids.” Connect with her at www.amandaradke.com.

Built on the Breed’s Best Bloodlines Wulfs

Compliant K687C ET

Homo Black • Homo Polled • Purebred Wulfs Willard 5115W x Wulfs Soloist 6284S CE: 7 BW: 4.6 WW: 81 YW: 117 MK: 21 SC: 0.0 DC: 16 YG: -0.79 RE: 1.31 MB: -0.19 $MI: 54 We are proud to have built several generations around the topselling bull at the 2016 Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale. Buying into the Compliant Syndicate has paid dividends as he consistently stamps his calves with a tremendous amount of eye appeal, growth and muscle. With outstanding carcass and growth EPDs and $MTI in the top 2%, his positive influence will be felt for years to come.

We are excited about our calves by Wulfs Yankee, Wulfs Eastern, ROMN Floyd Mudhenkey, AHCC Heartland, EF Xcessive Force, RUNL Stetson and Royal Eros.

Bulls and females for sale private treaty throughout the year.

ALLEN AND ANNA LYON & FAMILY home: 320/387-2794 • Allen, cell: 320/267-3125 13208 105th Ave. NE • Foley, MN 56329 • e-mail: afarm2002@yahoo.com

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Headlining Herd Sires ROMN

We have never felt better about the herd sires headlining our program. These bulls illustrate everything we focus our program around. They have the look, performance and numbers to add value to a calf crop.

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Black • Hom AUTO Lucky Guy x ROMN Aretha 50A MK: 22 TM: 55 SC: 0.6 CE: 17 BW: 0.1 WW: 65 YW: 101 3 $MI: 42 DC: 12 YG: -0.57 RE: 1.1 MB: -0.3 and those that have used Our first calves by him look outstanding tells us he is doing the job. him are ordering more semen, which nds at birth and have the His calves have weighed 65 to 73 pou increasing his work load growth we’re looking for. We plan on in your AI program. and hope you will choose to use him -305-9600 Semen $40. Contact Grassroots 866

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Polled • Hom CJSL Dauntless 6257D x SSTO 662D MK: 17 TM: 50 SC: 0.68 CE: 12 BW: 0.1 WW: 67 YW: 106 2 $MI: 52 DC: 16 YG: -0.29 RE: 0.80 MB: -0.0 lute Style, Abso iac, Zod as Frank combines such breed greats at the bull ng selli topthe Aviator and Xtra Special. He was 2020 Kentucky Beef Expo.

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HB • COLE Deputy x DJ Cassie MK: 19 TM: 56 SC: 0.75 CE: -3 BW: 2.2 WW: 76 YW: 122 $MI: 61 DC: 13 YG: -0.36 RE: 0.95 MB: 0.14 herd sire addition. nt rece t mos our ts This young bull represen ormance earned him His combination of phenotype and perf with Legacy Farms. a spot in our bull battery. Co-owned

We invite you to come see the calves, bulls and females we have available.

RANDY, NANCY, RANDEE & ASHLEE CORNS Randy: 620/750-0924 • Nancy: 620/432-5056 • Randee: 620/583-2959 • Ashlee: 620/953-2210 11535 Thomas Rd. • Altoona, KS 66710

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Cattle Prices Begin Recovery

BOUNDLESS

Reduced packing capacity spawned record-high wholesale beef values, while pressuring cash fed cattle prices and delaying feedlot placements (more later).

Choice boxed beef cutout value ended February at $205.30/cwt.

Prices escalated quickly, first with increased retail demand as consumers stocked up for what would become the extended COVID-19 quarantine. Daily prices reported by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) reached $257.32 in the latter half of March, then began to ease, before the pandemic began stealing packing capacity in the form of infected plant workers, packing plant shut-downs and reduced slaughter. The Choice cutout price was $367.56 at the end of April. It rocketed to $475.39 (p.m. negotiated) by May 12 and then began receding as packing capacity returned.

UNCERTAINTY COVID-19 unraveled rational assumptions and conventional dogma.

Cash fed cattle prices ran the opposite direction.

by Wes Ishmael

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oncrete answers about the ultimate impact of the coronavirus pandemic remain elusive, as it continues to unfold. That’s true when it comes to the global economy, individual markets and most everything else.

By the beginning of June, though, a sense of normalcy was returning to cattle markets, which were upended by the massive shift in consumer beef demand from food service to retail, as more of the population sheltered in place, then by COVID-19 infections and precautions that hamstrung packing capacity.

“Beginning in early April, COVID-19 began to impact workforces in many packing plants causing plant closures and reduced slaughter rates,” explained Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, in his June 1 market comments. “Cattle slaughter and beef production decreased on a year-over- year basis for four consecutive weeks.”

The week ending May 2 might prove to be the ebb, when USDA estimated cattle slaughter at 425,000 head, which was 36.8% less (-248,000 head) year over year. Actual cattle slaughter under federal inspection that week ended up 438,614 head, which was 34.8% less (-233,836 head).

“Significant recovery has occurred from that low with estimated cattle slaughter the week ending May 30 down 10.9%,” Peel says.

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The weekly weighted average five-area direct steer price was $119.71/cwt. on a live basis the last full week of February. The dressed price was $190.07. That’s about what prices were the end of March.

In between, though, they dropped as low as $108.84 and $174.05, respectively. As of the end of May, prices had dropped as low as $96.69 and $154.31 the last week of April.

Keep in mind, despite lower fed cattle prices, by most measures, hedged cattle provided positive returns over much of that time.

If you had to market calves or feeder cattle during the panic, you know that cash prices were also significantly lower than expected.

Weekly regional prices for steers weighing 600-700 lbs. ranged from to $142.14 (Southeast) to $156.87/cwt. (North Central). Through the end of May, prices bottomed at $125.66 (Southeast) to $145.21 (North Central), during the first two weeks of the month.

In January, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) projected feeder steer prices for the year at $144-$145 (Oklahoma City). By May’s monthly Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook, ERS lowered the annual projection to $124.50, with a projected annual fed steer price of $104.10.

Although plenty of uncertainty remains, at the beginning of June, the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) was still forecasting fall calf prices to be similar to those of 2019.

In the meantime, USDA announced producer payments from the federal government, via the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It’s aimed at softening some of the financial losses producers are enduring because of the pandemic.

For feeder cattle marketed between January 15 and April 15, CFAP offers $102/head for cattle weighing less than 600 lbs. and $139 per head for cattle weighing 600 lbs. or more. Additionally, USDA is offering $33 per head for the most livestock inventory held by producers between April 16 and May 14.

Snapshots of Economic Damage

Economic losses in the cattle industry, stemming from COVID-19, will reach $13.6 billion, according to a study—Economic Damages to the U.S. Beef Cattle Industry Due to COVID-19—conducted by

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One of the reasons Leonard Limousin is different is because their purebred philosophy is built on one simple concept: When you buy a drill, it isn’t the drill you want, or even holes.

You want what the hole can do for you. The Leonards realized 50 years ago that when cattlemen buy bulls they don’t really want a bull, or even calves—it’s profits and success they are after. Every effort of Leonard Limousin is to see that those who buy breeding stock from us enjoy success. That’s why over 80% of our bulls sell to repeat customers every year. Our unwavering commitment to the things that matter in beef production has kept us and our customers in business, since 1969.

If you need an elite herd sire or groups of half brothers for a commercial operation, we can provide you proven feed conversion, growth rate and calm disposition genetics.

Semen $40/unit BREED-LEADING HERD SIRE

R&R BEEFMAKER 116D Black, Polled, Purebred Ranks in the top 1% of breed for WW, YW, TM, SC, CW & REA Ranks in the top 30% or better for 11 traits.

Chart-topping YW EPD of 157. _____________________________________

FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY Limousin, Lim-Flex & Angus Yearling & 2-year-old Bulls Select Bred Heifers MARK & SHERYL LEONARD & FAMILY 1362 Hwy. 59, Holstein, IA 51025 712-368-2601 work • 712-830-9032 cell mark@agcomfinancial.com In the Limousin Business Since 1969

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Big Time Bull Power We select herd sires who will sire stout, rugged, production-oriented progeny that will work in our commercial operation. We have powerful bulls and feeder calves available for sale.

SEMEN $40

LIMIGene or Grassroots Genetics

CWCL Ludens First

Dakota 018F

B/HomoP • 75% Lim-Flex LFLC Bank Account 701B x CWCL Gangnam Style 135A BW: 0.0 WW: 58 YW: 87 MB: -0.23 $MI: 44 The Supreme Champion Bull at the 2020 Black Hills Stock Show matches an impeccable phenotype with the unique combination of easy-calving genetics and big ribeye.

Owned with Ludens Family Limousin

SEMEN $40

Grassroots Genetics

LVLS Fortnite 798F

HetB/HomoP • 50% Lim-Flex LVLS Bank Account 8116B x LVLS Bare Assets 798B BW: 0.4 WW: 72 YW: 117 MB: 0.37 $MI: 68 A product of the venerable Lonely Valley program, this herd sire keeps birth weight in check while infusing leading genetics for growth, milk, docility ribeye, marbling and mainstream terminal index.

We encourage your call or visit!

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continued from page 66 Peel and a team of industry-leading agricultural economists. It was commissioned by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to assist USDA in determining how best to allocate CARES Act relief funds to cattle producers.

The study suggests cow-calf producers will be impacted the most, with COVID-19-related losses estimated at $3.7 billion, or $111.91 per head for each mature breeding animal in the United States.

Without offsetting relief payments, those losses could increase by $135.24 per mature breeding animal, for an additional impact totaling $4.45 billion in the coming years.

Economic losses for stockers and backgrounders were estimated at $159.98 per head, for a total economic impact of $2.5 billion in 2020.

Losses in the cattle feeding sector were estimated at $3.0 billion or $205.96 per head.

None of that gets at the pending impact of domestic and global economic recession.

In April, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected the global economy to contract by -3%, significantly steeper than the global financial crisis in 2008-09, which spawned the Great Recession.

“There is extreme uncertainty around the global growth forecast.

The economic fallout depends on factors that interact in ways that are hard to predict, including the pathway of the pandemic, the intensity and efficacy of containment efforts, the extent of supply disruptions, the repercussions of the dramatic tightening in global financial market conditions, shifts in spending patterns, behavioral changes (such as people avoiding shopping malls and public transportation), confidence effects, and volatile commodity prices,” according to IMF’s most recent quarterly World Economic Outlook.

“Many countries face a multi-layered crisis comprising a health shock, domestic economic disruptions, plummeting external demand, capital flow reversals, and a collapse in commodity prices. Risks of a worse outcome predominate.”

As for the U.S., national unemployment rocketed from 3.6% in January to 14.7% in April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

“After falling by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2020, real GDP is projected to contract even more sharply—by 11.2%—in the second quarter.

At annual rates, those declines are equivalent to 4.8% and 37.7%, respectively,” according to the Congressional Budget Office’s Interim Economic Projections for 2020 and 2021. “Although the drop in output is acute, it has been partially blunted by past investments in information technologies (such as computers, software and communications equipment), which have made it possible for a significant portion of economic activity to continue remotely. Before the pandemic began, almost 30% of workers reported that they could work from home…”

Assuming that the pandemic and containment efforts fade in the second half of this year, IMF projects the global economy to grow by 5.8% next year as economic activity normalizes.

Likewise, the CBO report suggests the domestic economy will begin recovering during the second half of this year as concerns about the pandemic wane, state and local governments loosen stay-at-home orders, etc. continued on page 70 • JULY 2020

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continued from page 68 “With the contraction in consumer income is likely to come a corresponding contraction in consumer expenditures. While agriculture has fared better than industries such as energy and manufacturing during past economic downturns such as the Great Recession experienced from 2007 to 2009, the sector is certainly not immune from demand and price impacts as a result of the loss of income by its consumers both here and around the world,” say analysts with the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Institute (FAPRI). “While supply chain disruptions are likely to be resolved within the span of several months, a contraction of consumer income may take longer to recover and have broader effects across sectors.” That’s from FAPRI’s Early Estimates of the Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. Agricultural Commodity Markets, Farm Income and Government Outlays.

Hayhook Limousin has been a proven source for quality black, polled Limousin for more than 25 years. Our cattle have been selected for the economically important traits that work for both commercial and registered cattlemen alike.

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As cattle markets seek recovery from the pandemic, and given what’s transpired so far, these are some areas worth monitoring.

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Black • Homo Polled • Purebred S: Wulfs Apostle T343A D: ROMN Xact 15X CE: 10 BW: -0.7 WW: 56 YW: 81 MK: 34 SC: 1.1 DC: 17 YG: -0.82 RE: 1.62 MB -0.42 $MI: 38 Call To Duty has a well-balanced EPD profile, coupled with a powerful, eye appealing phenotype.

He has made his mark, stamping his calves with light birth weight, moderate frame and loads of growth and muscle. Other sire acquisitions from operations such as Treftz Limousin, Wieczorek Limousin and Wulf Cattle, gives our program a varied genetic base.

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Many commercial cow-calf producers, understandably, delayed selling calves and feeder cattle, looking to extend the marketing window and give prices more time to recover.

Feedlot placements for March and April were down a combined 867,000 head from the previous year, suggesting a significant decline in fed cattle marketing, mostly in September and into October, Peel says, in his May market comments.

At the same time, the backlog of market-ready fed cattle continues to grow, due to constraints in packing capacity.

“Cattle on feed for over 120 days and over 150 days is useful when evaluating the currentness of cattle supplies in feedlots,” explain agricultural economists, Glynn Tonsor at Kansas State University and Lee Shulz at Iowa State University. “Currentness refers to whether cattle are being marketed on a timely basis, or kept on feed longer. Keeping marketings current is generally positive to market prices. Currentness has implications, some short-run and some longer lasting, for price rebounds. Too many producers being forced to delay feedlot marketings can quickly cause an oversupply of both market-ready cattle and over-fed, over-finished cattle and lead to an eventual market purge of heavy cattle at some point, which can drive prices down. It is important to remember that overall feedlot numbers are not burdensome; it is the supply of market-ready or near market-ready cattle that is burdensome relative to current slaughter capacity.”

In the study, Fed Cattle Flows: Demonstrative Scenario Examples, Tonsor and Shulz estimated the number of cattle on feed for more than 120 days and more than 150 days, as of April 1, utilizing monthly Cattle on Feed reports, which account for feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity. They estimated fed cattle carryover May 1 at 485,000 to 510,000 head. For June 1, it was 1.07 million to 1.34 million head. More recently, as packing capacity returned, Tonsor thought it was possible the industry would start June with fewer than 1 million head of carryover.

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IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE BULLS LimVision is the collaboration between Neogen and the North American Limousin Foundation to increase genomic marker information on females to increase accuracy of EPDs in the NALF herdbook. A limited number of research 50K genotypes and rebate funds will be available for the project.

How LimVision Works Members will receive a research price of $24 for genomic tests in order to DNA test 90%+ of their current active cow inventory.

Participants that submit both mature weights and body condition scores electronically on 90%+ of current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $3 rebate per head.

Requirements Only members that are enrolled in the LIMS Whole Herd program database and have a NALF registration number qualify for this project.

DNA samples must be submitted via All-flex Tissue Sampling Unit or Blood Card on the electronic LIM Vision Cowherd Project. * This is a research collaboration and therefore DNA turnaround, data processing and other timelines associated with the project are not reflective of current NALF turnaround times.

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continued from page 70 “The delayed placements from March and April will show up starting in May, and will be heavier, but the delay will help feedlots have a chance to get current,” Peel says. “The feedlot industry will spend much of the summer working through the backlog of fed cattle but the hole from March and April feedlot placements should provide a marketing window to catch up by this fall if not before.”

USDA projects beef production at 25.76 billion lbs. this year, according to the latest monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). That’s 1.68 billion lbs. less (-6.12%) than the April forecast and would be 1.39 billion lbs. less (-5.12%) than last year.

The Weather

“Pasture conditions this year will be critical to regional and national marketing flows of calves and yearlings,” according to LMIC analysts, in a recent Livestock Monitor. “Many more animals are headed to spring and summer grazing programs than in recent years because of the drop in the number of animals being placed into feedlots, a trend that may continue for several months. Poor pasture and range conditions could cause bunches of cattle to move into the markets quickly. Further, more winter feed will be required if producers who typically don’t hold over calves into the new calendar year, did so in 2020.”

So, they suggest monitoring forage availability on the operation, as always, but also locally and regionally.

LMIC analysts also suggest keeping an eye on feed prices and availability.

“Be aware of trends in soybean meal and in hay prices. The two major drivers of calf and yearling prices are fed animal prices and the cost of gain in a feedlot,” LMIC analysts explain. “Critical will be the number of corn acres planted in the Midwestern states. Beginning with planting season, the markets will focus on spring and early summer growing conditions.

Low feedstuff costs can become a supportive market factor for late summer and early fall yearling and calf prices. Drought will do the opposite.”

Incidentally, USDA expects a record-large corn crop this year of about 16 billion bushels, according to the most recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.

“As this summer unfolds, producers running summer stockers and even cow-calf operations may want to carefully evaluate retained ownership,” say LMIC analysts. “Some pre-planning and attention to projected cost of gain may pay off.”

Beef Cow Numbers

Rather than maintaining the recent plateau in beef cow numbers, logic suggests further herd liquidation, due to expanding drought in the West, as well as the economic implications of the pandemic. The industry will get its first indication when USDA releases it semiannual Cattle report July 24.

“A smaller July 1 inventory will imply the same situation for January 1, 2021. This would be the second consecutive year-on-year decline for the beef breeding herd that has only just begun this liquidation phase, which may now be sharper than previously expected,” say LMIC analysts continued on page 74

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Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid City, SD

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SSTO Forte 8821F

S: MAGS Bronson D: SSTO Aim To Please 347A She currently has a promising bull calf at side by SSTO Fury.

SSTO Fairy Tail 8800F

S: EBFL Ypsilanti 420Y D: SSTO Bet On It 453B She currently has an outstanding heifer at side by CJSL Dauntless.

RBHL Ellie

This daughter of MAGS Y-Axis out of a Lodestar daughter has a heifer at side by Alter Ego which we have high hopes for.

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90% of our calf crop is AI sired by bulls like MAGS Y-Axis, Alter Ego, CJSL Dauntless, MAGS Aviator, Air Force One and TASF Crown Royal

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We urge you to contact either of our programs to see what we have availabe.

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continued from page 72 A major caveat to expectations for cattle price support from a normalizing supply chain and declining cattle numbers, at least in the short term, revolves around the aforementioned domestic and global economic recessions. How many people remain out of the workforce and for how long will say plenty about consumer demand for beef, relative to competing meats.

Kneejerk Reactions

“COVID-19 is like the Great Depression in that it will affect an entire generation’s behavior, government policy priorities, foreign relations, and trade,” say analysts with Rabo AgriFinance RaboResearch Group, in the organization’s April North American Agribusiness Review.

Good and bad, there will continue to be lots more scrutiny of domestic meat production by consumers, as well as those within the industry.

The good news is that consumers made it clear they want to continue buying beef and other meats the way they always have—the same wide selection available all day, every day.

The bad news is that in order to obtain it, some seem more than willing for the federal government to get involved via further regulation and possibly even national ownership of portions of food supply chains.

As for folks in the industry, a vocal sector is using the recent spread between wholesale beef prices and cash fed cattle prices to demand that the nations’ beef packers be investigated. An investigation began following the same kind of expected market reaction following the fire at Tyson’s packing plant in Holcombe, Kansas, last August.

Anyone expecting to find evidence of packer collusion or other misdeeds will likely be disappointed, though. There’s nothing surprising about how markets reacted, or the degree to which they reacted in both cases. That’s based on the thoughts and measures of lots of credible agricultural economists.

Some in the industry are also behind grassroots and political movements to mandate packers buy a portion of their weekly needs in the cash market, in the name of deeper cash price discovery. Even though, few would disagree with the notion of increased cash trade enhancing price discovery, there’s a host of data indicating that mandating cash trade would cost the industry billions of dollars each year by diluting the use of alternative marketing arrangements (AMAs)—formulas, forward contracts and the like. Cattle feeders forged AMAs over the last two decades or so, in order to be paid for the value of cattle, rather than on the average, to manage risk and reduce transaction costs. Those same AMAs enabled the further differentiation and branding of beef products that helped the industry turn the tide of domestic beef demand in 1998. For the preceding 20 years, domestic beef demand declined by an average of 1% per year.

Plus, there’s no reason to expect enhanced cash price discovery to lead to higher cash prices. All of that is a lengthy story for another day.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wes Ishmael has been involved with livestock publications since 1983. Wes grew up in Colorado and has always been in and around the livestock business. He now lives at Benbrook, Texas.

The End Of An Era A

by Kyle Haley

s the old adage goes, “All Good Things Come To An End.” This May Mary Quigley left her position with Precision Marketing to join the nation’s largest seedstock operations, Express Ranches.

Mary joined the Limousin World team in January of 1993 as an advertising assistant. The Nebraska native with Hereford roots immediately took to learning a new breed and its breeders.

Twenty-seven years later, it’s safe to say she knew the in and outs of the Limousin breed about as well as anyone. If you advertised, she knew what colors you liked, and what marketing “style” you preferred.

If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times, “They will never go for that.” And more often than not, she was right.

As good as she was at remembering Limousin breeder’s distinct personalities, she was even better at remembering photos. When it came to knowing which bull had a new pasture picture or which show

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a specific female had the best backdrop pose, there was none better. If there ever was a Rain Man of Limousin photo files it was Mary.

I could tell lots of stories on her, but she will read this, and to be quite honest, she has never really been one who liked to be in the spotlight, much less have stories told on her.

Even though Mary has taken a slight career detour, rest assured you will still see her at cattle functions—it’s simply in her blood. You will still catch Mary from time-to-time at Limousin sales (and other breeds) serving as a sale clerk—her “side gig” for nearly a quarter of a century. A piece of advice, if she is deep in thought at the clerk’s table, don’t attempt to say hi to her after the sale, before the sale is balanced, or you risk getting “the look.” Whether it was advertising copy writing, sale clerking, or filing photos, she was and is a perfectionist.

As you can imagine, there are lots of positive experiences shared between Mary and myself stemming from the 25 years her and I worked together. She wasn’t scared to come early and stay late and regardless of how many proofs it took, she always insisted the customer be happy. Suffice is to say, she was a much better co-worker than she is a driver, but we’ll save those stories for another day.

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With the majority of the cattle in our herd being Lim-Flex, we still demand they have the added muscle Limousin are known for. As we continue to put an emphasis on calving-ease, performance and maternal ability, muscle has been the constant trait we have insisted upon.

These big-time herd sires represent the caliber of power and performance you can expect from our program.

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62% LF - HetP/HomoB AUTO King James 162Z x PBRS Dutches 790X CE: 9 BW: 1.4 WW: 62 YW: 97 MK: 25 TM: 56 SC: 1.15 DC: 12 YG: -0.38 RE: 0.89 MB: -0.05 $MI: 50 Top 20% for MK, CW, FT Contact us for semen.

56% LF - HomoP/HomoB ELMW Alfalfa 103B x AHCC Miss Y Axis C5594ET CE: 13 BW: 0.4 WW: 72 YW: 118 MK: 29 TM: 64 SC: 1.18 DC: 10 YG: -0.30 RE: 0.91 MB: 0.17 $MI: 61 Top 15% or better for YW, MK, TM, CM SEMEN $40 - Grassroots Genetics

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50% LF - HomoP/HomoB TMCK Cash Flow 247C x MAGS Beth ET CE: 8 BW: 2.0 WW: 89 YW: 152 MK: 19 TM: 64 SC: 1.20 DC: 15 YG: -0.02 RE: 0.80 MB: 0.35 $MI: 70 Top 10% or better for WW, YW, TM, CW, MB, $MI Owned with the Empire Syndicate SEMEN $40 - Grassroots Genetics

We welcome you to come see the calves or call anytime to see what we have available.

GRANT & RACHEL (660) 553-8114 TYE & DEANNA (660) 460-5517

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Solving the Triangle Puzzle of Superior Genetics

by Bruce Derksen

S

eedstock breeders, commercial cattlemen and feedlot operators could be considered the triangle of the cow-calf industry, each firmly joined to the others.

Three Sides of the Triangle Puzzle

Purebred operations are constantly aligning focus to advance their own genetics and keep their figurative heads above water. Some likely even have a substantial understanding of the subject. Progressive breeders attempt to cover multiple bases with pumped-up genetics featuring easy calving, high weaning and finishing weights, growth, top quality carcasses, longevity of females, residual feed intake efficiency and docility, among others.

On the second side of the triangle, when considering genetics, commercial cow-calf producers are often like the much referred to duck—serene and calm on the surface but madly paddling underneath.

Data of maternal qualities, longevity of females, calvingease, high weaning weights and carcass qualities can ratchet anxiety. These operators tend to look to the seedstock breeder for the needs of their operation but also keep a nervous ear

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cocked to the auction yard buyer where the calf crop might eventually end up.

Feedlots and their buyers make up the third side of the triangle and experienced ones recognize a difference in cattle. They understand a pen of ‘good-looking’ calves will contain both doers and duds but will buy a uniform looking pen because of need. They want genetic doers more than anything and could not care less about easy calving, longevity or milking ability. Conversion rates, low feed to gain, targeted finishing weights and perfect carcass grades are craved, plus residual feed efficiency is priceless if numbers are available.

A fundamental question is— how can these three sides of the beef triangle unite to become a distinct and complete puzzle?

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Commercial Cow-Calf Producers

At a recent Southwest Beef Symposium in Amarillo, Texas, Justin Gleghorn, Cactus Feeders director of value management discussed ‘quality cattle’ feeding. “Cattle with a good brand of genetics usually work better at the feedyard,” he said. “We don’t determine success of an animal by its continued on page 78

More Muscle = More Money Fullbloods since 1995 Beef comes from muscle and nothing transmits more muscle than imported fullblood Limousin. Our bull customers rave about the added thickness and growth of their calves and their added carcass value is unparalleled.

FOXHILL FARM JASPER

This outcross fullblood bull is being used heavily in our program.

He has some of the highest growth rate figures in the entire Limousin breed. His first progeny look incredible.

90-day-old son of Foxhill Farm Jasper.

This polled herd sire prospect has tremendous length and muscle shape.

He represents the kind of Jasper progeny we have available.

WILODGE CERBERUS

Leading import, outcross sire carrying two copies of the F94L profit gene. He is one of our cornerstone AI sires and we have several of his sons and daughters for sale.

This 2-yr-old polled son of Wilodge Cerberus illustrates the kind of light birth weight, heavy muscled, high performance, gentle fullblood bulls we have available.

This polled Cerberus son is long, thick, gentle and features a low birth weight.

For sale privately at the farm.

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Bulls • Females • Semen • For Sale At All Times Do to limited pasture we have made the tough decision to sell some of our best replacement heifers. These registered daughters of Wilodge Cerberus show the kind of quality represented in this group.

VIDOR, TEXAS 77662 WWW.GOSSLIMOUSIN.COM ANTHONY GOSS 281-794-1339 DAVID GOSS 832-260-5885

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We are flat out impressed with the calves from these herd sires.

Their first calves hit the ground this spring, and we are blown away with the eye appeal they are stamping their calves with.

WWLU

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HP • HB• 54% LF MAGS Aviator x CJSL 6103D BW: -0.6 WW: 59 YW: 90 MK: 16 MB: 0.15 $MI: 56 Reserve Supereme Champion Bull, 2019 IN State Fair Docile, travels flawlessly, impressive look • Safe for heifers

average daily gain. We look at what we paid for it and how much we spent every day it was on feed. But it’s not always easy to know if you have good genetics.”

For the commercial operator impersonating the duck, it is hard to recognize just where to start or adjust if things are not going well on the genetic front.

David Anderson, Texas A&M University Agri-Life Extension Livestock Marketing Economist believes it’s important to get back to basics. “Thinking as an economist, you first need cattle to fit the ranch and the environment they are being produced for. It’s a basic production thing, but it makes sense from an economic view too. And secondly, you need to obtain genetics that meet those goals.”

But when the cow-calf producer’s head is on a swivel between what they hope is a supportive breeder and the buyer reaching for their wallet, help is needed. It’s obvious what mothers the calves come from but depending on the size of the herd; the bull in the equation might be a mystery.

“Identifying the parentage of the calves that did well versus those that did not is key,” said Anderson. “If we eliminate the bottom ten percent of the herd—the ones not delivering the characteristics we need moving forward, then we’ll see a much greater gain in terms of profits. And I think the way we’re going to do it is identifying those particular animals and linking them to the exact calf.”

He says when commercial producers know which animals do better than others, maybe it’s something in the cows but maybe it’s something in one line of sires versus another. Identifying these animals could clarify the bulls they really want to purchase and use.

The Breeder’s Side

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Complete package of power, growth & eye appeal Fresh pedigree, bright future

Select progeny by CJSL Dauntless, TASF Crown Royal, CELL Envision, MAGS Cable, MAGS Aviator and Colburn Primo available privately this fall. Give us a call or schedule a visit today!

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From the breeder’s view, Anderson wonders if it is possible to provide a related service helping commercial customers identify the parentage of the best animals. He believes this could also help the breeder. “There’s plenty of seedstock producers with shiny looking cattle having the same problem. They look good but some really are better than others. We’ve got to drill down to the genetics.”

He says it should be a two-way street between breeders and commercial producers. “Dare to do things a little different. Could they work together with ranches buying their seedstock to use this information and adjust traits? Really, it might be as simple as partnering on some tests. It could help the breeder identify lines they want to pursue.”

Buyers and Feedlot Operators

Cattle buyers and feedlots have long chased high quality genetics as an essential part of the livestock industry’s foundation. With the continued push to fine tune profit margins, quality genetics will become even more important in the future.

Gleghorn says Cactus Feeders use their view of genetics to sort cattle and assess what they can do at different weights. “By doing this, they usually get better uniformity, which makes it easier to predict continued on page 80

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WULFS

Gameboy C911G ET

Het Black • Homo Polled • 80% Limousin Wulfs Xcellsior X252X x MAGS Dealing Magic CE: 11 BW: 1.0 WW: 80 YW: 126 MK: 13 SC: 0.50 DC: 10 YG: -0.64 RE: 1.34 MB: -0.06 $MI: 57 Gameboy is the outstanding $25,000 high-selling bull from the Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale of 2020.

He couples a modest BW, with WW and YW in the top 3% and RE in the top 5%. He is long spined and attractive on the profile, combining that with raw power and a tremendous circumference of bone. We are excited to see the positive impact Gameboy will have on our herd and our breed.

New Sire Same Plan Utilizing only the best bulls has been a pillar of our operation since the beginning. With more than 30 years of experience breeding Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle in the Pacific Northwest, we know what works .

Our background in managing a feedlot has helped us select balancedtrait seedstock that excel in a variety of scenarios and markets.

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Let us be your Western genetic source. Call today.

March 2, 2021 Toppenish, WA

BRAD BEUS Pasco, WA 99301 509/727-2082 • beuscattle@gmail.com

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buyer trusting that those genetics fit their market, it should theoretically increase profits for everyone.

“It’s always a balancing act and a trade-off. The commercial operation has a calf to sell but how do they improve it—squeeze more profits. That requires data and turning it into information from which decisions can be made,” said Anderson. “I think there are opportunities for partnership with the seedstock producer, the commercial operator and the feedlot. This triangle could become mutually beneficial.”

performance and grade,” he said. “Cattle that are more plain have more variability and are harder to project.”

Anderson adds there has been an informal partnership between commercial cattlemen and buyers for a long time. “Buyers know whose cattle tend to do better than others and those are the ones they pursue harder. So, for ranchers maybe not seeing those return buyers, or who believe there is a problem, there are gains to be made, but once again they may need help from their breeder and input from the feedlot operator and buyer.”

Snapping the Three Sides into Place

Anderson wonders if these three distinct groups could combine for better results. With seedstock breeders more in tune with the commercial cattleman’s needs and in turn the feedlot operator and

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bruce Derksen has worked in Western Canada’s ranching and feedlot industry for more than 30 years. In his spare time, he writes about present day agriculture related topics, hoping to give today’s producers as much up to date information about the future of the industry as possible.

Foundation For The Future WLBL Avalon 608D

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 56% Lim-Flex MAGS Zodiac x AUTO Avalon 222A

We are excited to incorporate WLBL Avalon 608D into our donor program. Impeccable phenotype, impressive accolades and her brightest days are ahead of her.

GRAND CHAMPION, 2017 KY Beef Expo Jr. Show RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION, 2017 SE Summer Classic GRAND CHAMPION, 2017 KY State Fair RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION, 2017 KY State Cattlemen’s Fall Classic GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF, 2018 Eastern Regional Jr. Show SUPREME CHAMPION, 2018 SE Summer Classic GRAND CHAMPION LIM-FLEX COW/CALF, 2018 National Jr Heifer Show RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION, Cow/Calf 2018 All-American Futurity GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF, 2018 KY State Fair SUPREME CHAMPION COW/CALF, 2018 KY State Fair

Watch for our Fall 2020 Online Sale Avalon 608D’s first progeny will highlight the sale, along with our best Red Angus to date!

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2018-2019 NALF STATISTICS NALF Registrations and Transfer Statistics Number of Registrations

17,501

Number of Performance Only

1,570

Total Animals Registered

19,071

Total Animals Transferred

6,852

Number Percent of Number Percent of

Registrations Registrations Transfers Transfers Bulls 7,753 44% 3,259 48% Females 9,748 56% 3,593 52% Black 14,205 81% 5,542 81% Polled 16,871 96% 6,531 95% ET 1,314 8% 1,031 15% Lim-Flex 7,665 44% 3,631 53% Fullblood 596 3% 269 4%

Top 25 States by Animals Registered

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

State # Registrations CO 2,427 IA 1,382 MO 1,351 MN 1,349 OK 1,281 TX 1,269 SD 1,240 NE 948 KS 765

REAL WORLD GENETICS

Getting It Done FWLY CAN DO 702E

HP/HB • 68% LF S: RLBH Air Force One D: CLLL Crystal 334W BW: -0.5 WW: 53 YW: 81 MK: 21 MB: -0.10 $MI: 45

ELITE SHOW HEIFER ONLINE SALE

Late October 2020 Hosted by SC Online Sales Top-end show heifer prospects

by FWLY Can Do and other breed leading sires will be available.

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Larry Smith, owner 347 Davidson Rd. • West Harrison, IN 47060 Evening: 812.637.2303 • Day: 513.367.0218 Mobile: 513.218.2408 larry.smith@larrysmithinc.com Scott Minges, manager: 513/616-8499 msc.sminges@yahoo.com

Rank 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

State AR ND WI KY OH MT WA IN TN VA GA NC WY ID WV IL PA

# Registrations 535 535 459 453 430 339 334 309 273 215 195 166 161 158 138 137 128

Number of Breeders by Registration Catagory # of Registrations 1-5 6-10 11-20 21-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-1000 1001+

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# of Breeders 545 130 104 81 42 24 3 4 0 1 2 936

% in Category 58.2% 13.9% 11.1% 8.7% 4.5% 2.6% 0.3% 0.4% 0.0% 0.1% 0.2% 100.0%

North American Limousin Foundation Top 50 Sires by Number of Registrations Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 18 19 20 21 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 33 34 34 34 37 38 38 38 41 41 41 44 45 45 45 48 48 50

DOB 4/3/15 3/13/13 4/22/06 3/15/15 2/10/15 4/8/16 4/16/13 2/21/15 2/2/15 2/10/13 3/13/14 4/16/15 8/22/15 8/28/15 1/23/12 4/22/14 3/11/15 4/6/10 2/23/15 3/14/13 2/28/13 2/11/16 1/30/13 10/1/14 4/26/14 3/5/14 3/28/13 2/7/15 2/22/17 10/3/14 4/2/05 9/6/12 3/29/11 2/17/14 3/18/10 2/2/16 4/24/15 3/18/11 9/12/15 3/3/14 2/4/17 3/31/12 1/15/13 3/11/15 2/27/16 2/21/15 4/3/14 2/12/13 2/3/16 4/1/16

Name # Registrations RUNL Compass 341C 419 MAGS Aviator 379 RUNL Stetson 850S 312 TMCK Cash Flow 247C 225 COLE Cadillac 05C 211 LFLC Denver 857D 195 RUNL Apex 598 156 HUNT Credentials 37C ET 154 MAGS Cable 146 COLE Architect 08A 143 Wulfs Billy The Kid K234B 141 LFLC Checking Account 701C 134 Wulfs Conversion 3970C 127 Wulfs Cooley 3710C 118 MAGS Zodiac 107 LFLC Bank Account 701B 104 Wulfs Compliant K687C ET 104 Wulfs Xcellsior X252X 97 AHCC Cowboy Kind C595 ET 93 RUNL Adidas 14A 91 TMCK Architect 031A 86 AHCC Dakota Thunder 363D 81 MAGS Ali 81 AUTO Real Deal 150B 76 LFLC Big Country 759B 73 AHCC Angus Valley 911B 69 RLBH Air Force One 68 TMCK Camden Yards 195C 66 Wulfs Edge 5045E 63 SSTO Best Bet 456B ET 61 AUTO Dollar General 122R 60 GV Zach 508Z 60 MAGS Y-Axis 58 Wulfs Big Timber 2004B 56 EF Xcessive Force 56 TMCK American Made 353D ET 56 TASF Crown Royal 960C ET 54 MAGS Eagle 52 GV Xcellsior 212C 52 SYES Backstage 466B 51 CELL Envision 7023E 51 GV X-Man 446Z 51 Alter Ego 51 Wulfs Claim K817C ET 50 Wulfs Defend K909D ET 49 WZRK Corvette 3009C 49 TASF Believe 854B 49 CJSL 3062A 47 AHCC Dakota Grown 408D 47 Wulfs Devils Lake K118D ET 44

Genetics That Stand the Test Of Time With Founder Membership #3, our family is proud to have been a part of the Limousin business since the breed’s arrival in North America.

We focus on raising Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle that combine calving-ease and performance with above average docility and carcass merit. Our commitment has, and always will be, to produce a quality product backed with the highest level of customer service.

We have calves on the ground by MAGS Cable, AHCC Easy Rider, LFLC Bank Account and MAGS Aviator. Come see what a 51 year commitment to the Limousin business looks like.

AVAILABLE PRIVATE TREATY: - Fall Yearling Bulls - Spring Yearling Bulls - Open Replacement Heifers

Raising Limousin Seedstock for 51 Years

Brad and Janet Waddle 440 Road 161 • Pine Bluffs, Wyoming 82082 307/245-3599 Phone/Fax • waddlelimousin@rtconnect.net • JULY 2020

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2018-2019 NALF STATISTICS North American Limousin Foundation Top 50 Breeders by Number of Registrations Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 14 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Member Name Running Creek Ranch Wulf Cattle Linhart Limousin GV Limousin Magness Land & Cattle Hager Cattle Co. Hunt Limousin Ranch Pinegar Limousin Symens Brothers Coleman Limousin Ranch Lawrence Family Limousin Lonely Valley Limousin Brehm Farms Hayhook Cattle Co. Wieczorek Limousin Boyer Limousin Smoking B Limousin Vaughn Limousin Farms Barnaud Limousin Ranch Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin Bar JZ Ranches DMW Cattle Co. Treftz Limousin Ochsner Limousin

We don’t rely on luck to create high quality seedstock. Instead, we stack the deck with predictable pedigrees and performance-oriented genetics.

Location LIMS Member Elizabeth, CO Yes Morris, MN Yes Leon, IA Yes Garnett, KS Yes Platteville, CO Yes Karlsruhe, ND Yes Oxford, NE Yes Springfield MO Amherst, SD Yes Charlo, MT Yes Anton, TX Yes Creston, NE Yes San Antonio, TX Yes Lexington, OK Mount Vernon, SD Yes Liberty, NE Yes Sunnyside, WA Cavalier, ND Yes Belle Fourche, SD Yes Pukwana, SD Holabird, SD Yes LarchwooD, IA Wetonka, SD Yes Kersey, CO Yes

# Registrations 1,270 1,111 546 371 348 342 311 268 263 247 193 169 169 165 165 163 156 143 141 136 135 129 126 125

Stacking The Deck

Females like MAGS Dealing Magic are helping us deal our customers a winning hand.

MAGS Dealing Magic MAGS Zodiac x BDHC Trouble 2108Z CE: 12 BW: 0.5 WW: 66 YW: 115 MK: 24 TM: 57 SC: 0.7 DC: 7 YG: -0.28 RE: 0.91 MB: 0.05 $MI: 55

Kevin & Julie Ochsner and Family 30300 WCR 388 • Kersey, CO 80644 H: 970-351-6008 • M: 970-396-5525 tenderleanbeef@skybeam.com Conveniently located 60 miles northeast of Denver, CO.

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Wulfs Gameboy Wulfs Xcellsior x MAGS Dealing Magic Her first flush produced Wulfs Gameboy, the high-selling bull at the 2020 Wulf Opportunity sale. Watch for future genetic opportunities from this high-performing, Lim-Flex female.

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2018-2019 NALF STATISTICS Rank 25 25 27 28 28 30 31 31 33 34 35 36 36 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Member Name Edwards Land & Cattle Co. CMC Corporation Waddle Limousin Ranch Bosch Farms Leishman Performance Limousin Badger Hill Farm Beus Cattle Co. Leonard Limousin Glenn Williams Farms Bullis Creek Ranch TL Cattle Co. Trails End Cattle Stowers Limousin Begert Limousin Ranch P Bar S Ranch JP’s Lee Hill Farms 3G Ranch Spade Limousin Reynolds Ranch Reynolds Land & Cattle Graven Land & Cattle CAF Cattle Elmwood Limousin Odglen Limousin Cattle O’Connor Farms Limousin Woodbrook Limousin Farm

Location LIMS Member Beulaville, NC McDonough, GA Pine Bluffs, WY Yes Indianola, IA Yes Blair, NE Yes Hammond, WI Pasco, WA Yes Holstein, IA Yes Berryville, AR Wood Lake, NE Yes Norwood, CO Loyal, WI Bridgeport, TX Allison, TX Sand Springs, OK Raphine, VA Kendallville, IN Grangeville, ID Yes Sanford, CO Sanford, CO Lebanon, MO Iliff, CO Yes Iliff, CO Springdale, AR Belle Center, OH Abingdon, VA

# Registrations 118 118 115 113 113 112 108 108 107 106 100 99 99 99 97 96 94 90 89 86 82 80 79 78 77 76

QUALITY IN NUMBERS We have built the MINE prefix around powerful Limousin genetics from the renowned programs of Wulf Cattle and Coleman Limousin. We have consistently emphasized Thick, Deep and Maternal genetics that commercial cattlemen desire.

If you are looking to add a few females to your commercial setup or want a group of half sisters to lead your purebred program, we welcome your interest. We have affordable quality in numbers, give us a call.

TB-Free Herd

Bob & Gwen Minerich, Owners (859) 582-6888, Bob-cell 2003 Barnes Mill Road • Richmond, KY 40475 Office: (859) 328-7118 • Fax: (859) 328-7120 • Mark Smith, Herd Consultant (515) 229-5227

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Your Reliable Limousin Resource Official Publication of the North American Limousin Foundation

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Elite Genetics

in the East

For nearly three decades we have been dedicated to raising the right kind of cattle—maternal, sound and functional. We have been blessed to receive many accolades over the years and hope to continue that trend. We are proud of the results we are seeing through our extensive AI and embryo transfer program. Our commitment to the Limousin breed runs deep—Let us be your source for elite genetics in the east.

Groups available privately, call or come by anytime.

Joey, Melissa, Makayla & Cole Massey 80 Sublimity School Rd., London, KY 40744 cell: 606.682.2126 • josephlmassey@yahoo.com Donnie & Barbara Massey • 606.682.2125 cell • JULY 2020

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by Dr. Tonya Amen Geneticist for North American Limousin Foundation

Genomic testing females is an investment in your genetic future.

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f you’ve been breeding cattle long, you are aware of the costs associated with either raising or buying your replacement females. Yet, through the years, we’ve often placed more emphasis on bull selection. This is not without reason, of course, as bulls do contribute heavily to the genetic value of the herd each year. But, over her lifetime, a female can also leave a big mark on the genetics of a herd.

The use of genomic tests that are used to generate genomicallyenhanced expected progeny difference (GE-EPDs) are used in seedstock for two primary reasons: 1) to improve the accuracy selection through increased accuracy of EPDs or; 2) for marketing purposes. Due to the impact of sires on genetic improvement and because, in seedstock operations, selling bulls is often the main income source, most breeders who decide to invest in genomic technology understandably start with the bulls. However, I’d like to present the case that females are also important candidates for testing.

TABLE 1 Progeny Equivalents for GE-EPDs powered by BOLT Trait Progeny Trait Progeny

Equivalents

Equivalents CED 25+ STAY 15 CEM 4 DOC 25+ BW 22 CW 5 WW 25+ REA 6 YW 25+ FT 8 MILK 19 MARB 8 Table 1 shows the progeny equivalents for traits currently evaluated in the International Genetic Solutions National Cattle Evaluation, which generates most of the GE-EPDs published by NALF. Progeny equivalents illustrate the average number of progeny that would have to be measured for a particular trait in order to achieve the level of accuracy delivered by a genomic test on young, genotyped, nonparents. For example, for a non-parent bull to achieve the level of accuracy delivered by a genomic test for CED, a breeder would have to submit more than 25 calving scores from heifers whose calves were sired by him. For yearling weight, a breeder would need to

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submit more than 25 yearling weights on his progeny to achieve the level of accuracy expected by genomic testing.

If we were to think about genomic testing heifers instead of the non-parent bull, it becomes apparent that for most traits, a genomic test will deliver more accuracy on her EPDs than if you submitted performance data for all the natural-service calves she has in her lifetime. What a tremendous investment in the genetic future of your herd! Not only will testing your females improve the accuracy of selection when it comes time to make your replacement heifer choices, it will also help ensure that you make the best mating choices when breeding time rolls around. By adding accuracy to her EPDs before the heifer is bred, you’ll get a truer picture of her genetic strengths and weaknesses, which will give you better information when you select the bull to breeder her to. Additionally, the inclusion of parent verification with all HD and LD tests will help avoid inbreeding by ensuring the accuracy of the pedigree.

I’d like to direct your attention back to Table 1. You may have noticed that compared to the rest of the traits, calving-ease maternal looks low. This is due to lack of genotypes on females—especially 2-year-old females. Not only does genotyping females offer real benefits within your herd, those genotypes are also necessary for the breed to have more accurate selection tools for maternal calving-ease as well as other maternally-focused traits (such as Heifer Pregnancy should it become available in the future).

Of course, all of this is not meant to suggest you should not use all the current tools in your heifer selection tool box (performance data, birth dates, visual appraisal, etc)—all of these remain an important part of your arsenal in heifer selection and cattle breeding. In fact, collecting performance data is more important than ever, as it is necessary to ensure the efficacy of genomic tests. Performance data, coupled with a genotype on the same animal, is the gold standard for improving genetic selection tools. As always, we should remain vigilant in adding new tools that help add accuracy and efficiency to management decisions to ensure we are raising the best seedstock possible and supplying the best tools for selection and breeding to our commercial customers.

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For More Than 40 Years…

IT’S BEEN ABOUT FAMILY, CUSTOMERS & PRODUCT

For more than four decades, the philosophy of our multi-generational family program has been simple—Take care of our customers while building a quality product! We work tirelessly each day to develop performanceoriented cattle built to work in the real world.

Our sincere thanks to our customers for the opportunity to fulfill your seedstock needs.

Limousin and Lim-Flex Bulls and Females Available Year-Round Private Treaty

Your Visit is Always Welcome HUNT LIMOUSIN RANCH

Charles & Nancy Hunt • Dan, Melinda, Jenna, Adeline & Houston Hunt 10329 Hwy. 136 • Oxford, Nebraska 68967 308/991-3373 (Dan) • 308/920-1120 (Charlie) • huntlimo@huntlimousin.com

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JUNIOR SCENE The NALJA Board is working hard to plan a great event for our juniors. We can’t wait to see you at the Party Of The Century in West Monroe, Louisiana. In the meantime, get to know your junior board before our family reunion.

LINDSEY GULOTTA, Louisiana NALJA President NJLSC Tip: Get involved and step out of your comfort zone.

COLT SCHRADER, Oklahoma NALJA Vice President Favorite NJLSC Memory?

Any time we’re able to get together as a Limousin family is a good memory. I think this year will provide some of the best memories because we will have been apart for so long thanks to this pandemic, so we might cherish our time together with each other a little more than we might have in years past.

NJLSC Tip: You got this.

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TRISTAN GULOTTA, Louisiana NALJA Director Why did you want to serve on the junior board?

To serve the kids who are scared to put themselves out there.

WILEY FANTA, Minnesota NALJA Director What is an important item you consider a must have in your show box?

Everyone knows I pack many tools.

SHELBY HUBBARD, Oklahoma NALJA Secretary What is an important item you consider a must have in your show box?

First Aid Kit

ZANE GAVETTE, Washington NALJA Treasurer

RANDA TAYLOR, Texas NALJA Ex-Officio What is an important item you consider a must have in your show box?

Snack bag

CLAYTON SCHOWE, Missouri NALJA Director Why did you want to serve on the junior board?

To give back. A great connection with some board members at my first Junior National really inspired me to one day be in the same position with the opportunity to make connections and build the younger-aged members enthusiasm in events, leadership roles, etc.

Also, I wanted to be able to use my voice in directing things the way I see would be most beneficial for the juniors and the breed. Being a part of the NALJA board is a major responsibility, but it comes with great reward.

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RILEY SMITH, Illinois NALJA Director Favorite NJLSC Memory?

The air conditioning at Lexington, Kentucky

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SALES & EVENTS JUNE 2020 S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 S 5 12 19 26

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National Junior Limousin Show & Congress, West Monroe, LA

JULY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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All-American Limousin Futurity

SEPTEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SEPTEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S

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ROM’N Limousin Annual Fall Pasture Sale, Arlington, SD

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L365 Labor Day Classic All Purebred Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

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Davis Limousin Ranch Fall Online Sale I, L365Auctions.com

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Hubbard Cattle Co. Female & Genetics Sale, L365Auctions.com

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KLS Farms Genetic Opportunity II Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

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ELCX Bull and Female Production Sale, Beaulaville, NC

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Vorthmann Focused on Family Values Private Treaty Sale, Treynor, IA

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The III Annual Summit Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

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Cummings Cattle Co. Nobody’s Darlings Female Sale, L365Auctions.com

OCTOBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pinegar Limousin Fall Production Sale, Springfield, MO

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Wilder Family Aggie Traditions Sale of 2020, L365Auctions.com

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Davis Limousin Ranch Fall Online Sale II, L365Auctions.com

10

Heart of Missouri Limousin Sale, Lebanon, MO

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Lawrence Family Limousin Online Sale, SC Online Sales

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Magness Land & Cattle Female Sale, Miami, OK

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KLS Farms Genetic Opportunity III Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

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Beckman Livestock and Farming Inaugural Female Sale, Roberts, ID

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Tubmill Creek Farms Online Female Sale, L365Auctions.com

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P Bar S Annual Proof of Progress Sale, Sand Springs, OK

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Mill Road Trophy Hunt Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

NOVEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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Thomas & Sons Halloween Hunnies Online Show Heifer Sale, SC Online Sales

DECEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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JUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NOVEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Linhart Limousin Fall Harvest Production Sale, Leon, IA

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Red Revival Online Sale V, L365Auctions.com

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Davis Limousin Ranch Fall Online Sale III, L365Auctions.com

10

Edwards Limousin Annual Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

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Four States Limousin Sale, Mt. Pleasant, TX

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ATAK Limousin Fall Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

DECEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A Night On The Town Limousin Sale, Las Vegas, NV

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B-Bar Annual Production Sale, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

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ADVERTISERS INDEX 4H Limousin................................................................................ 31 American Cattle Services............................................................... 94 American Live Stock...................................................................... 94 Anderson Cattle Co....................................................................... 70 Anderson’s Red Limousin Farms.................................................... 48 ATAK Limousin............................................................................ 23 B Bar Cattle Co............................................................................. 96 Ball Ranch..................................................................................... 22 Bar JZ Ranches............................................................................. 47 BCV Farms................................................................................... 43 Beckman Livestock and Farming................................................... 30 Begert Limousin.............................................................................. 2 Beus Cattle Co.............................................................................. 79 Booth, C.K. “Sonny” ................................................................... 94 Buck Ridge Cattle Co................................................................... 45 Buff Beef Ranch............................................................................ 61 Chisholm Trails Farms................................................................... 20 CJO Ranch................................................................................... 73 Coleman Limousin Ranch............................................................... 9 Coyote Hills Ranch....................................................................... 19 Cunningham, Ronn...................................................................... 94 Davis Limousin............................................................................. 27 DJ Limousin................................................................................. 63 Dorran, Ryan................................................................................ 94 Double J Ranch............................................................................. 26 Edwards Land & Cattle Co.........................................................IBC Fillmore Ranch.............................................................................. 33 Frontier Breeds Inc........................................................................ 86 Fuchs Limousin............................................................................. 56 Gates Limousin Ranch.................................................................. 54 Glendenning J Bar J...................................................................... 16 Goss Limousin.............................................................................. 77 Grassroots Genetics & Consulting................................................ 49 Graven Land & Cattle................................................................... 57 Hager Cattle Co............................................................................ 58 Hawkins Limousin........................................................................ 73 Hayhook Limousin....................................................................... 70 HB Farms...................................................................................... 80 Heartland Limousin Association................................................... 41 Hunt Limousin Ranch.................................................................. 89 J&J Cattle Co................................................................................. 7 Jones Bros. Farms.......................................................................... 75 Keeton Limousin........................................................................... 40 KLS Farms.................................................................................... 17 KS Limousin Cattle....................................................................... 32 Lake Side Limousin Ranch............................................................ 29 Lawrence Family Limousin........................................................ OBC

Lenape Limousin .......................................................................... 18 Leonard Limousin......................................................................... 67 Limousin365................................................................................. 81 Linhart Limousin............................................................................ 3 Live Oak Cattle Co....................................................................... 13 Logan Hills Cattle Co................................................................... 82 Lonely Valley Seedstock................................................................. 53 Long & Sons Limousin................................................................. 60 Lowderman, Cody........................................................................ 94 Lyon River Front Farm.................................................................. 64 Magness Land & Cattle................................................................. 11 Massey Cattle Co.......................................................................... 87 MC Marketing Management......................................................... 93 Minerch Land and Cattle Co........................................................ 85 Misty Morning Limousin.............................................................. 55 NALF............................................................................................ 71 NALJA.......................................................................................... 35 O’Connor Farms Limousin........................................................... 59 Ochsner Limousin......................................................................... 84 P Bar S Ranch............................................................................. IFC Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin........................................................... 24 Peterson, Chisum ......................................................................... 94 Pinegar Limousin............................................................................ 5 R&R Marketing............................................................................ 21 Red Rock Limousin Ranch............................................................ 44 ROM’N Limousin........................................................................ 72 Route 66 Cattle Co....................................................................... 50 Running Creek Ranch................................................................... 15 Seven Oaks Land & Cattle............................................................ 52 South Fork Ranch......................................................................... 68 Spring Creeks Cattle Co................................................................ 86 Stone Valley Limousin................................................................... 51 Super C......................................................................................... 65 Symens Brothers............................................................................ 39 Thomas & Son Farms................................................................... 25 Torgerson Farms............................................................................ 34 Treftz Limousin............................................................................. 37 Tubmill Creek Farms..................................................................... 69 Vaughn Farms............................................................................... 62 Venner Family Limousin............................................................... 42 Waddle Limousin Ranch............................................................... 83 Whitewater Limousin.................................................................... 78 Wieczorek Limousin....................................................................... 8 Wilder Family Limousin................................................................. 7 Woodbrook Limousin Farms......................................................... 60 Wulf Cattle..................................................................................... 1

• JULY 2020

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Bull & Female Sale SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

ELCX KINGS LANDING The get & service of this breed great will be featured.

MARK THE DATE.

Call or email to request a catalog Sale Management: Randall O. Ratliff, 615.330.2735 Randy@RRMktg.com • www.RRMktg.com PO Box 60097, Nashville, TN 37206 (L#2845)

ELCX

GRACIOUS

0951G Daughter of ELCX Kings Landing recently valued at $30,000 Owned by Linhart Limousin, Leon,IA

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G MAIL 950G

Daughter of ELCX Kings Landing recently valued at $15,000 Owned by Jordan Ruppert, Witt, IL BEULAVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DEXTER EDWARDS 910.385.6192 • dedwards@smithfield.com NICHOLAS EDWARDS 910.290.1424 • nicholaselc@hotmail.com

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This promises to be one of the breed’s premier events.

Breed leading genetics that have proven to produce cattle with added value year-after-year is what you will find in this sale.

Lawrence Family Limousin is more than just a farm name, it is our life. We are proud to have three generations involved in our operation. Since 1988 we have been involved on both the state and national level of breeding, showing and promoting the Limousin breed. What started out as a junior project and a dream, has grown into a full scale seedstock operation dedicated to producing superior breeding stock for purebred and commercial cattlemen alike.

2020 NALF Commercial Marketing Booster of the Year Receiving such an honor from our peers is one of the greatest accolades our program has achieved. We cherish the many customers and friends that have contributed to our program’s success. We look forward to many more years of serving your seedstock needs.

Bulls - Females • Show Prospects For Sale At All Times Bruce, Paula & Lee Roy Lawrence • Jonny, Amber, Tucker & Colt Parkinson P.O. Box 299 • Anton, TX 79313 806/997-5381 • 806/790-2535 (Bruce, m) • Amber: 806/773-6043 • Lee Roy: 806/778-0548 email: bll1@speednet.com • www.lawrencefamilylimousin.com