Kansas Angus News - February 2014

Number 590 . Kansas Angus Association . February 2014

“High Performing Cattle Backed by Generations of Calving Ease Traits” 62 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ƅ 1952-2014

Saturday, March 15, 2014 ʓ 1 p.m. ƅ at the Ranch 5 miles north and 2 1/2 west of Zenda, KS or 9 miles west, 9 miles south and 2 1/2 west of Kingman, KS

Hoover Dam

Reg # 16124994 BW +0 WW +50 YW +95 Milk +39 Marb +.90 RE +1.21 $B +98.35 Selling: 18 sons

This year’s sale will feature the first progeny that we have offered sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 and KG Solution 0018, a Genex Sire. The outstanding progeny

by KG Solution 0018 will be the first to sell in Kansas.

LD Emblazon 999 will again be a featured sire. “999” sired our top performance group last year and our high selling bull at $11,000 . Sons and daughters of these other popular sires will sell: Hoover Dam, In Focus, Final Answer, Connealy Contrast, Connection, Right Answer, and Molitor Educator 509.

KG Solution 0018

Reg # 16796888 BW –1.3 WW +69 YW +116 Milk +31 Marb +.44 RE +.54 $B +89.71 Selling: 12 sons

The Female offering will be 40 fancy open replacement heifers from the heart of the herd. Also this year, we are selling 15 Fall Calving Females with most bred to LD Emblazon 999.

VDAR Really Windy 4097

Reg # 15776681 BW –1.4 WW +62 YW +99 Milk +19 Marb +.10 RE +.16 $B +59.59 Selling: 12 sons

Join us March 15, 2014 for our 35h Annual Sale from a time tested operation.

130

Bulls Sell

Connealy Right Answer 746 Reg # 15832750 BW –.3 WW +67 YW +121 Milk +38 Marb +.47 RE +.04 $B +63.98 Selling: 9 sons

55 Females Sell

40 Yearling Females & 15 Fall Calving Females Performance • Calving Ease High Carcass Traits • Gentle Dispositions

SAV Final Answer 0035

Register for Online bidding: www.dvauction.com

Reg # 13592905 BW –1.0 WW +61 YW +103 Milk +25 Marb +.53 RE +.47 $B +50.00 Selling: 10 sons

LD Embazon 999

Reg # 16665803 BW –.4 WW +70 YW +125 Milk +19 Marb +.41 RE +.96 $B +89.82 Selling: 12 sons

ƅOther Main Service Siresƅ SVF Answer W132- 15 sons Molitor Danny Boy 686-1138 – 8 sons Molitor Educator 509- 6 sons HA Broadcast 9339- 6 sons HARB Efficient 819 JH- 5 sons Connealy Contrast- 5 sons Mytty In Focus- 4 sons SAF Connection- 2 sons

For Information contact:

Founding member of:

All Cattle Sell Free of all known genetic defects ƅ Free delivery on 3 or more lots within 300 miles

Richard or Mike Molitor (620) 243-6335 Fax (620) 243-7533 Cell (620) 243-3081 11558 S.W. 90th St. Zenda, KS 67159 Email: molangus@onlinezenda.net

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Attention 2014 High School Seniors

color magazine style newsletter averages 24 pages per issue and is published six times a year. The KAN features sale advertisements, industry The American Angus Auxiliary and Kansas Angus Auxiliary offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must first qualify information, show result photos, entry forms and more as well a page in each issue for junior members. Subscriptions to the KAN are free or you on the state level prior to entering the national competition with one male and one female applicant from each state eligible for national competition. can read it online . The annual Kansas Angus Directory is a great The application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com. For more information reference material. The 132 page booklet features a complete listing of on the Kansas scholarship and qualifying for national competition contact current KAA members along with contact and herd information.

Advertisements from many Kansas Angus breeders and industry partners state Chairperson Rhonda McCurry, rhondamccurry@hotmail.com. The Kansas scholarship deadline is April 1, 2014. Completed applications must highlight the states programs, seedstock and genetics. The Directory has been mailed out to our mailing list to receive a free copy of the 2014 be submitted to Rhonda McCurry, 501 Dawn Lane, Colwich, Ks 67030.

Directory email kansasangus@wbsnest.org or call 620-872-3915.

Apply for the 2014 Beef Leaders Institute

These men and women will serve on the 2014 Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors . Pictured front row from

left are Robert Bailey, Quenemo, treasurer; Anne Lampe, Scott City, secretary/manager; Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, president; Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, vice president; and Craig Rucker, Burdett, past president. Directors standing from left are Harold Hazelton, McPherson; Grant Gardiner, Ashland; Jason Flory, Baldwin City; Clint Woodrow, Emporia; Flinton McCabe, Elk City; Stuart Rose, Cheney; Larry Lundgren, Gove; Brandon New, Leavenworth; and John McCurry, Burrton. Photo by Matthew Caldwell, American Angus Association Not pictured are: directors Mark Rohr, Hays; Neal Haverkamp, Bern ; Rick Cornwell, St. John ; Doug Benoit, Esbon and Derrick Schlegel, Alexander.

Submit applications by March 1, 2014, to be considered for the program American Angus Association® members interested in becoming more effective leaders in the agriculture industry are encouraged to apply for the seventh annual Beef Leaders Institute (BLI). Held June 23-26, 2014, the program brings Angus producers together in Saint Joseph, Mo., for a series of informative sessions, followed by a three-day tour across several industry segments. “BLI allows our members to experience first-hand the entire beef production chain, and better understand how their quality Angus cattle contribute to the industry as a whole,” says Robin Ruff, Association director of events, activities and education.

Funded through the Angus Foundation, BLI is designed for Association members 25-45 years old to provide insight into the beef industry, while enhancing their knowledge of the Association and strengthening leadership skills. “This opportunity really helped me recalibrate my focus on the beef industry, and look at it from a more holistic manner,” said Rhonda Wulf, a 2013 BLI participant from Morris, Minn. “I would encourage others to apply, just for that chance to see the industry on a broader level, to get out of their comfort zone, broaden their mind, and to go back to work with a new energy.” During the three-day event, BLI participants are able to tour a beef harvesting and packing facility, retailer, fabricator, feedlots and other industry segments, including the Association. The Association provides transportation, lodging, meals and materials during BLI. Attendees will be responsible for round-trip transportation between their home and either Kansas City or Saint Joseph, Mo. To apply, contact the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100. Information can also be found on www.ANGUS.org. Applications for the 2014 program are due March 1, 2014.

Looking for Info?

Looking for a listing of Angus sales in Kansas? Or maybe junior show entry forms, or contact information on a Kansas Angus Association member or perhaps you want to browse the latest issue of the Kansas Angus News?

Our website, www.kansasangus.org is the go to place for information about the KAA, Kansas Junior Angus Association (KJAA) and Kansas Angus Auxiliary (KAAx). Frequent updates are made to insure that you can find what you are looking for with a few clicks.

If you are a Facebook user, become a fan of the Kansas Angus Association to interact daily with other Angus breeders and enthusiasts. Be sure to post photos, links to your website, sale dates and more and don’t Richard Poland, Isabel, was named the 2013 Honorary Member by the forget to check out our frequent posts and status updates that encompass Kansas Angus Association at the 2014 Kansas Angus Association Annual the activities and upcoming events and deadlines for the KAA, KJAA and Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 25 in Hutchinson, Kan. Pictured from left are KAAx. committee members Andrew and Mary McCurry; Richard and Anita Poland; committee members Elizabeth Janssen; and Frank Hinkson. Photo The KAA sends weekly news, information via our Kansas Angus E-Update;

by Matthew Caldwell, American Angus Association. Look for more you can join our e-list by sending an email to ksangus-epdateinformation and photos of the banquet, annual meeting and junior show in subscribe@wbsnet.org. the March April KAN. This KAA has published the Kansas Angus News for over 60 years; our full

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Kansas Angus Association The President’s Pen

It is a great pleasure and honor to be able to serve the Kansas Angus Association as your 2014 President. Those of you not familiar with me, I am from Westmoreland, have been married to Lynne for 22 years and have two children, Cale and Eva. Outside of our commitment to the Kansas Angus Association and the Angus breed, Lynne is very involved with the state and national Auxiliaries and the kids are active in the state and national junior Angus programs. I would say we live and breathe Angus like many of you.

Although agriculture has its challenges, the state of Kansas has a lot to be proud of as Angus breeders. The weather conditions over the past few years have brought us some trying times to provide feed and water to the cattle. However, we are experiencing the best cattle market in history. Angus genetics have proven to out pace the other breeds for demand and Kansas Angus breeders have been in the forefront of creating this demand. With cattle numbers at an all-time low, producers have started to retain heifers, possibly creating an even greater demand for Angus bulls.

They may also be looking for Angus females to expand their herds.

I am open to your ideas and suggestions for making our organization better. Feel free to call me at any time. I look forward to seeing you at Angus events throughout the year and good luck with your upcoming sales.

Ron Hinrichsen

Kansas Angus Association President, 2014

Anne Lampe, Editor 5201 E Rd 110ƒ Scott City, Ks 67871 (620)872-3915 phone/faxƒ (620)874-4273 cell

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Notes and News from Anne Got Bulls?

We do in Kansas. The “ official” start of bull sale season in Kansas is just a couple of weeks away ; okay maybe not “official” but the first sale date submitted by a KAA member and listed on our calendar is February 21. From February through late spring literally thousands of top quality registered Angus bulls will be offered by Kansas producers through production sales, consignment sales and by private treaty. In this issue of the KAN , Kansas breeders are advertising 2300+ Angus bulls for sale, and that does not count the 1000’s more that are offered. See page 20 for our February and March calendar and look for more listings and advertisements in future issues or online at www.kansasangus.org. You can also search for Kansas sales on the sales calendar on the American Angus Association site www.angus.org.

Kansas breeders “Got Bulls” and have an outstanding reputation throughout the United States of being a “go to” place for Angus seedstock, so look no further than your neighbor’s bull pen or a fellow KAA member’s sale to select your next herd bull.

Anne Anne S. Lampe, Ks Angus News, editor ; Ks Angus Association, Secretary/Manager kansasangus@wbsnet.org , 620-874-4273 cell, 620-872-3915 home/office

In this Issue Page 1. association news………....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info…............2 Angus Industry…………..……................4 KJAA…………………………………... 9 Auxiliary………………………………..18 KAA Calendar………………… ……....20 Showring Purple…………….…………..21

Cover - Photo by Caroline Tiller, Baldwin City, Kansas ; design by Anne Lampe.

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This policy applies to all advertising accepted by the KAA including the Kansas Angus News, Kansas Angus Directory, website ads, and eadvertisements. . Any member 3 months or more in arrears in the payment of dues or assessments shall be dropped from the roll with the membership year beginning with the annual meeting. (KAA ByLaws: Art III, Sec 4) Any claims or statements of the writers or advertisers in this publication represent their own opinions and are not necessarily those of the editor or of the officers and directors of the Kansas Angus Association.

Published 6 times per year. (beg.2014) Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors 2014

President : Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Vice President : Sharee Sankey, Council Grove Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Craig Rucker , Burdett District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ……………….….……...2016 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….….....

2017 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………….2017 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2016 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………...... 2015 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..………....2016 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2016 # 8 Grant Gardiner, Ashland……………………....…...2016 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2016 Derrick Schlegel, Alexander …………………........…..2017 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2015 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2017 Stuart Rose, Cheney…….…………………..……. …....2015 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2016 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings.

Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

kansasangus.org

Angus industry–

News and information provided by the American Angus Association ® & Certified Angus Beef , LLC.

Straightbred Makes a Move

technology behind the service, now available at AngusAuctions.com.

“We are excited to position this service as the ultimate source in online A comprehensive BEEF Magazine survey shows more commercial producers are enjoying the value-added benefits of straightbred genetics. exposure for the Angus breed,” says Dan Broz, DV Auction founder and CEO. “The exposure to our 186,000 registered account holders, as well as the 25,000 members of the American Angus Association® will create The makeup of the nation’s cow herd continues to move toward hightremendous value for cattlemen who buy and sell through this service.” percentage or straightbred British genetics — that’s according to a new The full-service website features live auctions where visitors can bid online, producer survey, out this month in the pages of BEEF Magazine. The plus dynamic features such as live auctioneer closes and “Buy It Now” survey, which includes 839 responses, showed the percentage of producers classifying their herds as high-percentage or straightbred British pricing. The site also hosts several informative components that complement the marketing platform, educating producers about the value increased from 47.4% in 2010 to 51.3 percent in 2014. And Angus of Angus genetics in seedstock, and the commercial and feeding segments continues to enjoy a sizeable market share among America’s of the industry. “With API’s industry knowledge and relationships, this new ranchers. Nearly 67% of respondents reported the last bull they service is a premium opportunity for Angus genetics in today’s online purchased was Angus, and nearly 87% said they do not plan to shift the genetic makeup of their cow herd in the next five years. Of those who do marketplace,” says Terry Cotton, API general manager. “It’s a one-stopplan to change genetics, 51% say they plan to increase the percentage of shop for cattlemen who are looking for current market reports and integrating superior Angus cattle into their herd.”

British genetics. “One of the take-home conclusions of this survey is that the commitment of its respondents to the genetic makeup of their cow herd Visit AngusAuctions.com or www.dvauction to learn more about the new partnership and to view a list of Angus cattle sales. is rising, with a smaller percentage willing to change than in 2010,” says Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer for the American Angus Research: Certified Angus Beef ® Brand Resonates with Association®. “This points to the increasing strength of a quality-driven market and the marketing advantage that Angus genetics provide in a Consumers value-based marketplace. In other words, producers are saying, if they’re A nationwide study confirms that the going to make a change, then the majority of them are going to add more premium quality of the Certified Angus Beef Angus.” Much of the shift toward straightbred genetics is being driven by ® brand resonates with consumers. market premiums for cattle that earn the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) Seventy-five percent of those interviewed by brand trademark. Results from a recently concluded biennial survey of Firebox Research & Strategy of Beachwood, CAB-licensed packers in January shows CAB grid premiums rose to $47 Ohio, ranked the Certified Angus Beef ® million in 2013 — more than double the $22.9 million paid in 2010. Kansas brand logo as representing the highest State University research also shows demand for Certified Angus quality Angus beef available. Moreover, they Beef brand product is up by nearly 80% since 2005 — and CAB has said they would pay more for it in restaurants continued to set sales records for each of the last seven years, selling 865 and grocery stores. The research builds on million pounds of product last year alone. Don Schiefelbein, whose family findings from 900 in-store intercepts in 2007 operates Schiefelbein Farms at Kimball, Minn., agrees the past few years and focus groups in 2010. The latest have seen a dramatic change in the realm of genetic possibilities. The farm information adds results from 900 U.S. store buys calves from bull customers and finishes 20,000 head per year to sell intercepts in 2013, as well as a Web survey on a grid. “Making cattle that do 85% or 90%, even 100% CAB was of 1,100 consumers from the United States unheard of just five or six years ago,” he says. When they do, as a fair and Eastern Canada. Participants in the studies were age 35-54, 75% number of loads did last year, the breakeven equations go out the window. women and 25% men, with annual household income of $50,000 or more, “Say you have two steers and one makes CAB and one doesn’t,” who consume beef at least once or twice per week. ”The studies provide Schiefelbein says. “It costs nothing more for the one that earned the two very different views of the consumer,” says Michael Schiller, managing premium — it’s all extra dividend, added value built in. That’s why director of Firebox Research & Strategy and the primary researcher on the breakevens mean nothing when you try to factor in 80% CAB.” The BEEF studies. “The web survey allows us to look at the consumer market for Magazine survey also noted strong advances in the use of DNA premium beef, while the in-store survey gives us great insight into technology, something producers are using to pinpoint economically customers who shop at stores carrying the Certified Angus Beef ® brand in important traits and improve the quality and consistency of their cow herds. their meat case.” The brand’s logo advanced to 94% consumer According to the survey, the percentage of producers using genomic data recognition, more than double the closest ranking brand and 3 percentage to select bulls jumped from about 30% in 2010 to nearly 39% in points higher than in 2007. Given a list of beef grades and brands by 2014. Visit beefmagazine.com to read complete survey results. name, awareness for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand name rose to 92%, which is 5 points higher than in 2007. The Certified Angus Beef ® brand is AngusAuctions.com Launches in February not only recognized but regarded by consumers as the best of any grade Angus Production Inc. and DV Auction partners to launch the or brand of beef. The brand’s logo outranked other Angus brands and AngusAuctions.com community. received the highest quality rating by 75% of consumers surveyed. And when it comes to the brand’s name, nearly 6 in 10 say they expect beef Angus Productions Inc. (API) is proud to collaborate with DV Auction to items marked with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand name to be the “best better serve the Angus community through AngusAuctions.com. API, the or top quality beef.”

American Angus Association’s award-winning publishing entity, and DV “Positive perception is essential,” says Tracey Erickson, the brand’s vice Auction, the originator in online livestock auction broadcasting, announced president of marketing. “Consumers have a very strong perception of the the partnership today, which includes the creation of a marketing website brand’s quality and associate it with the logo when dining out and shopping for cattlemen to buy and sell Angus genetics. DV Auction, a 15-year at grocery stores.”

Continued on page 29, see Research. innovator and leader in online livestock marketing, will provide the core 4 Ɠ Febuary 2014 Ɠ Kansas Angus News

For more Angus Industry news visit www.angus.org, click on the NEWS link.

MILL BRAE RANCH Predictable Genetics Bull & Female Sale Saturday, March 8, 2014 • 12:30 p.m. • At the Ranch • Maple Hill, KS

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JMB Angus Rains Simmental N Bar Cattle Co.

Bull Sale

Thursday, March 6, 2014

12:30 MST

JMB Angus Ranch ~ 9 miles southeast of Sharon Springs, Kansas

Selling 115 Lots

• 50 Angus Bulls • 25 Simmental/SimAngus Bulls • 25 Red Angus Bulls 18-20 months of age e • 15 Simmental/SimAngus Heifers

SITZ TOP GAME One of most exciting sires in the breed.

Top 1% for heifer pregnancy and rib eye.

Top 15% on $values. #2 bull in the breed for ribeye.

Excellent growth.

Owned with Express Ranches and Sitz Angus.

Semen available.

JMB ANGUS Joel & Mary Bunker • Sharon Springs, KS 785/852-4229 • www.jmbangus.com RAINS SIMMENTAL Mike & Celeste Rains • Oakley, KS 785/672-0010 N BAR CATTLE CO. Nolind & Zane Ward • Russell Springs, KS 785/751-4483

JMB TRACTION • Top Selling Top Game son in 2013 JMB Angus Sale. Sold for $18,500 to Trowbridge Angus, Deer Valley and Bob Tiedeman.

Top 1% for heifer pregnancy and rib eye.

Top 15% on $values. Excellent growth.

Leased by Select Sires. More sons like him sell in 2014!

ANGUS SIRES: Sitz Top Game, Kesslers Frontman, SAV Final Answer, Sitz Upward, Sitz Wisdom, VDAR Really Windy, AAR Ten Fold, SydGen CC&7 SIMMENTAL SIRES: Longevity, “Fat Butt”, Trademark, Nichols Manifest, Upgrade RED ANGUS SIRES: Lightning McQueen, N Bar Ike, Norsman King

LONGEVITY Exciting NEW Simmental Sire!

His first sons sell here. Top selling bull from 2012 Altenburg Super Baldy Simmental Sale at $11,500. A top gaining, 4.22 ADG, 1328 pound yearling weight, big ribeye, top IMF, powerful individual, big-footed, sound-moving individual.

His dam, ASR Miss Primrose M231, is 10-years-old and a very productive cow, and her dam, ASR Miss Fanfare G720, is now 15-years-old, still in the herd with a heifer calf at side. We feel, ASR Longevity is an outstanding individual and is backed by an outstanding cow family.

NBAR IKE 2617 • Red Angus • Registration # 1555390 Easy calving, maternal. Butts, nuts, and guts. The Full Meal Deal.

Any questions call Nolind Ward at N Bar Cattle Co.

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KS Junior Angus Association Scholarships Available to Angus Youth

specific state and local Auxiliary scholarship deadlines* and information, visit the Auxiliary website, or contact your state or regional Angus May 1 deadline for Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary application ® Auxiliary. Additional questions about the American Angus Auxiliary The American Angus Association strives to provide students with scholarships can be directed to Lynne Hinrichsen, American Angus opportunities to benefit themselves and the future of the cattle business.

Auxiliary president-elect and scholarship chair, at rlangus@bluevalley.net.

Through scholarship programs hosted by the Angus Foundation and the American Angus Auxiliary, Angus youth passionate about the beef industry x *The Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship deadline is April 1, you must qualify on the state level before your application is are provided financial support to further their education. submitted to the American Angus Auxiliary , see page 18 for Current high school seniors and college students can take note of the details. deadlines and details for each scholarship program listed below. The Angus Foundation offers general scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in higher education. Eligible Angus KJAA Cook-Off Teams for NJAS 2014– Sign up by May 1 youth meeting the qualifications for the Angus Foundation’s 2014 Would you like to join other KJAA members on a Certified Angus Beef® Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Programs will be considered by Cook Off team during the National Jr angus Show in Indianapolis on July the Angus Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee. As in past 8? To be on a cook off team please submit your name, address, email years, other specific and special criteria scholarships administered by the address, phone # , age as of January 1 and American Angus Association Angus Foundation will also be available. Scholarship recipients will be member code to Anne Lampe , kansasangus@wbsnet.org by May 1 so recognized during the 2014 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in that we can form our state teams. We also will need a parent coach/leader Indianapolis, Ind. Last year the organization awarded more than $225,000 for each team; interested parent please contact Anne. To submit online in scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, and mailed to visit the KJAA page on www.kansasangus.org. The KJAA may have up to Milford Jenkins, American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint nine teams so there is a place for everyone.

Joseph, MO 64506. Applications are available online at www.angusfoundation.org. For more information, contact Jenkins, Preview Show Hotel Block– Reserve your room today!

Angus Foundation president, at 816-383-5100 The KJAA Preview Show is June 6 and 7 in Hutchinson. Entry deadline is ormjenkins@angusfoundation.org.

May 30, entry form will be online in April and in upcoming issues of the The American Angus Auxiliary awards scholarships to the top five male KAN. It’s not too early to make your hotel reservation! There is a block of and top five female applicants selected from finalists chosen in the rooms at the Ramada Inn, $85/double room. Ask for Ks Jr Angus Preview applicant’s home state. Each state auxiliary is eligible to submit one male Show block. Reserve by May 22. 620-669-9311. and one female application to the national contest. The winners will be announced during the 2014 NJAS closing ceremonies.

National Junior Angus Show In addition, the five finalists for the Miss American Angus contest are KJAA Summer July 6-12, 2014 selected from the top national female applicants. The application for Indianapolis, IN Preview Show American Angus Auxiliary Scholarships is now available online. Interested Entry deadline—May 15. junior Angus members, who are high school seniors, may download the June 6-7, 2014 (late entries accepted online only application, access directions and general information Kansas Sate May 16-25 with late fee) at www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships/index.html.

Many individual contest deadlines are Fairgrounds, Applications from the state contact must be postmarked by May 1. For also May 15. www.angus.org/njaa

Hutchinson.

KJAA OFFICERS 2013-14 President: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City- kflory@iastate.edu President Elect: Cody Thies, Leavenworth 1st Vice President: Esther McCabe, Elk City 2nd Vice President: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa Treasurer: Chelsey Figge, Onaga Secretary: Evan Woodbury, Quenemo Reporter: Megan Green, Leavenworth Co-Historians: Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie & Megan Green Co-Reporters Caleb Flory, Baldwin City & Grady Dickerson, Paradise Co– Membership Directors: Anna Carpenter, Wamego & Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Past President: Hannah McCabe, Elk City

DIRECTORS District 1: Eva Hinrichsen District 2: Claire Wingert District 5: Ethan Dickerson District 6: Luke Sankey, Andale District 8: Quannah Gardiner, Ashland At-Large: Reid Shipman, Manhattan; Sydnee Shive, Mount Hope; Laura Carpenter, Wamego, Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence ADVISORS Ken & Jackie Ottensmeier ………… ……..(913)796-6994 Barb Downey ………………………..…… .(785)556-8160 Howard & Elise Woodbury………………. (785)453-2492 Anne Lampe…………………………... … ..(620)872-3915

kansasangus@wbsnet.org

June 6– Cattle arrival / check in – Contests– KJAA Annual Meeting June 7– Show Entry forms will be available in April. www.kansasangus.org

(620)872-3915; (620)874-4273 cell

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ANNUAL ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE Saturday, March 1st, 2014 • At the Ranch, Olsburg, KS

Selling 80 Herd Bulls, 40 Fancy Females, 10 Big Time Junior Show Heifer Prospects, Halter Broke and Ready to Go Fall Pairs, Bred Heifers and Bred Cows R.D.785-587-5852, Barb 785-468-3529 Look for Sale Videos and Sale Book online at www.LAFLINRANCH.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have traveled extensively, since we were young men, to ďŹ nd good genetics. From the very beginning, our focus has been on developing the cow herd. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always considered steers a by-product. If you saw our country, our cows and their heifer calves, they are excellent. The heifers were born in a drought. Their mothers were born in a drought. These cows rustle for food, breed back, calve on their own and can get around in this country.

Fortunately, we met the Gardiner family on one of our bull buying trips many years ago.

Today, our relationship with Gardiner Angus Ranch is much more than a genetic resource for buying bulls. The Gardiners have become tremendous family friends while doing quite a bit of business for over 30 years.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jon & Bodie Means, Means Ranch Company Jeff Davis County, Van Horn, Texas Means Ranch Company is a fourth generation beef operation located in the vast and often very difďŹ cult Davis Mountains of West Texas. Means Ranch is a founding member of U.S. Premium Beef. Jon Means is the 2013 Golden Spur Award recipient awarded by the American Quarter Horse Assn., National Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation, Ranching Heritage Assn., Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn., Texas Cattle Feeders Assn. and Texas Farm Bureau.

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16 Ɠ Febuary 2014 Ɠ Kansas Angus News

There’s a Time and Place for Smoke and Mirrors

However, we don’t believe your livelihood should be a gamble on “genomic assumptions” or left to an estimate of a prediction.

This is why at High Tech Beef we still use our scale and ultrasound machine to determine the usefulness and value of our cattle.

HIGH TECH BEEF — LINDELL ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE Monday, March 17 • 1:00 pm • Leonardville, Kansas

35 Bulls — Registered Angus and Sim-Angus Yearlings and 18-month to 2-year-old Bulls 35 Females — Young Spring-Calving Pairs & Fall-Calving Females—Registered Angus, Simmental, and SimAngus

For more information go to www.hightechbeef.com Michael and Sharon Lindell 9691 Sherman Road • Leonardville, KS 66449

Phone: (785) 293-5282 • Cell: (785) 477-4565 www.hightechbeef.com Email: lindellangus@yahoo.com

Kansas Angus Auxiliary The year 2014 is off to a great start. The Auxiliary truly appreciates the support you showed by bringing items for the Scholarship Auction Fund at the Kansas Angus Futurity Banquet. The Auxiliary is honored to award Kansas Angus Juniors, who are High School Seniors, scholarships as they further their education with the Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship. The Kenneth and Lorene Moore Scholarship is awarded each January to a deserving Kansas Angus Junior while they are in their sophomore year in college and they plan to continue their education for higher degrees. High School Seniors need to begin completing the state scholarship, it is due April 1 to the scholarship committee for review. Check with the Kansas Angus News for deadline dates, Rhonda McCurry is serving as Scholarship Chairperson.

We’d like to thank each one of the sponsors who helped with gifts for the Miss Kansas Angus Queen competition. Congratulations to our 2014 Queen and Ambassadors. We look forward to seeing you represent our state at sales, Angus events and in the show ring.

Have a great New Year!!

Karen Santee President

Attention 2014 High School Seniors The American Angus Auxiliary and Kansas Angus Auxiliary offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must first qualify on the state level prior to entering the national competition with one male and one female applicant from each state eligible for national competition. The application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com. For more information on the Kansas scholarship and qualifying for national competition contact state Chairperson Rhonda McCurry, rhondamccurry@hotmail.com. The Kansas scholarship deadline is April 1, 2014.

Completed applications must be submitted to Rhonda McCurry, 501 Dawn Lane, Colwich, Ks 67030.

Accepting Applications Women Connected II For: Angus cattlewomen, Auxiliary members and other women involved in the livestock industry.

Twenty women will be selected from applications to join the ten member American Angus Auxiliary executive committee. ( ages 21 and up) Date: April 12-14 in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Conference registration, meals and lodging sponsored by the Angus Foundation. Participants responsible for transportation to and from conference. An application and more information is online at www.angusauxiliary.com or can be requested by contacting Anne Lampe, Chairman at alampe@wbsnet.org; 620-874-4273. Application deadline is March 1.

KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders President -Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Vice President- Jackie Ottensmeier …..913.796-6994 Secretary-Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Past President/Advisor- Varee McCabe …….. 620.633.5303 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2014– Chairman: Rhonda McCurry, Members: Melissa Cozzitorto, Melody McCurry

18 Ɠ Febuary 2014 Ɠ Kansas Angus News

The bulls are really shaping up well for the sale.

Our grazing development program allows the bulls that excel on forage to come to the top quickly! For those that need a feed bunk, we allow them to have one but in western Kansas and we have two choices with them, walk ‘em or grid’em.

We will be selling 190 Angus and 60 Herefords along with a large group of commercial females March 27. Hope to see you there!

Randy Sale March 27, 2014

6087 CR 1950 Elk City, KS 67344 (620) 633-5303—home (620) 332-4244– Randy McCabe (620) 332-4498– Flinton McCabe www.mccabegenetics.com

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POLAND ANGUS RANCH Richard Poland 11230 NE Harvest Rd. | Isabel, KS 67065 (620) 739-4587 - home | (620) 886-1720 - cell www.polandangus.com

CB 342 Complement EF Complement x Predestined AAA#: 17694724 EPDs: CED: 10, BW: 2.1, WW: 57, YW: 98 MILK: 25, MARB: .87, REA: .55, $B: 89.29

CB 371 Big Eye GAR Big Eye x Predestined AAA#: 17694723 EPDs: CED: 3, BW: 3.6, WW: 59, YW: 105 MILK: 29, MARB: .81, REA: .74, $B: 92.01

CB FARMS

Berry Bortz 30142 NE 100th Ave. | Preston, KS 67583 (620) 656-4425 - home | (620) 546-6077 - cell www.cbfarms.org

KS Angus Calendar February 1– April 1, 2014 Ɠ Event is a sale unless otherwise noted.

2/21/2014 2/25/2014 2/27/2014 2/26/2014 2/28/2014 3/1/2014 3/2/2014 3/3/2014 3/5/2014 3/5/2014 3/6/2014 3/7/2014 3/8/2014 3/8/2014 3/9/2014 3/10/2014 3/12/2014 3/13/2014 3/13/2014 3/14/2014 3/15/2014

Lundgren Angus Ranch Mill Creek Ranch GG&T Cattle Co. TC Ranch Cow Camp Ranch Laflin Ranch Lazy H Ranch Lyons Ranch Poland Angus Ranch Spring Valley Farm

3/16/2014 3/16/2014 3/17/2014 3/17/2014 3/18/2014 3/19/2014 3/19/2014 3/20/2014 3/21/2014

April Valley Farms Vision Quest Angus Ranch Beran Bros.

Lindell Angus Hinkson Angus Ranch Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders Woodbury Farms/May-Way Farms Benoit Angus Ranch Chisholm Trail Angus Ass'n

Leavenworth, KS Yates Center, KS Odin, KS Leonardville, KS Cottonwood Falls, KS La Crosse, KS Overbrook, KS Esbon, KS Winfield, KS

3/21/2014 3/22/2014

Wildcat Creek Ranch Herbster Angus Farms

Peabody, KS Falls City, NE

3/22/2014 3/24/2014 3/25/2014 3/26/2014 3/27/2014

New Haven Angus Oleen Bros.

Black Velvet Cattle Larson Angus Ranch

Leavenworth, KS Dwight, KS Mankato, KS Sharon Springs, KS Elk City, KS

JMB Angus The Legacy Sale- KSU Mill Brae Ranch SF Farms Rock'n R Ranch Don Johnson Angus Stucky Ranch BJ Angus Genetics McCurry Angus Ranch Bar S Ranch Molitor Angus Farm

McCabe Genetics

Gove, KS Alma, KS Quinter, KS Franklin, NE Lost Springs, KS Olsburg, KS Hays, KS Manhattan, KS Isabel, KS Agra, KS Sharon Springs, KS Manhattan, KS Maple Hill, KS Princeton, KS Plainville, KS Salina, KS Kingman, KS Manhattan, KS Burrton, KS Paradise, KS Zenda, KS

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Send in Your 2014 Sale Date Todaykansasangus@wbsnet.org KAA Members and KAN advertisers may list their sale on this calendar. It is the responsibly of the member to provide sale/event date. The length of the calendar in each issue is at the discretion of the editor.

For more sale and event dates visit www.kansasangus.org 20 Ɠ Febuary 2014 Ɠ Kansas Angus News

A Bull Can Make a Difference

Join one young Angus breeder and cancer survivor to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Idaho Last summer, 17-year-old Kyle Bratton, Caldwell, Idaho, decided to use his upcoming senior project to give back to an organization that helped he and his family through a difficult time as he faced a life-threatening diagnosis. When Kyle was 14, he received treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma. During his hospital stay, he found out he’d been nominated to receive a wish through Make-AWish Idaho. The organization sent Kyle, his best friend, and his parents, George and Chris Bratton, on a 10-day trip to Walt Disney World. “I can never fully repay the debt of kindness shown to me during my experience, but I thought I could start with this,” says Kyle, about his decision to raise funds. “Make-AWish grants wishes to children who don’t have much hope. I hope to earn enough money to send at least three deserving families on a trip of their dreams.” When Kyle decided to give back to Make-A-Wish Idaho, he felt it was important to give something himself, rather than just ask people for money. He decided to donate a registered Angus bull he raised to the cause.

Kyle developed a bull syndicate, where individuals or groups can purchase donation shares of the bull, B A R Wish Granter 837, AAA #17463447. Each share sells for $50 and people can purchase one or multiple shares of the PVF All PayDay son, thus, becoming part of the “Wish Granter” Syndicate. Wish Granter will be auctioned off at the Gem State Classic Sale on Feb. 8, 2014, in Twin Falls, Idaho, as part of the Idaho Angus Association’s annual consignment sale. At that time, the Syndicate will purchase the bull, then donate him back to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, who will take possession of the bull.

All proceeds from the Syndication, as well as the actual sale of the bull will be donated to Make-A-Wish Idaho. “It’s really unique to see that Kyle has taken his passion—Angus cattle—and turned it into something powerful to help others,” says Torene Bonner, CEO of Make-A-Wish Idaho. “It’s a very positive thing for him to do.” Through his efforts thus far, Kyle has raised nearly $8,000, and will continue accepting donations through March 1, 2014. Read more about this young man and his incredible story in the February Angus Journal. For more information about B A R Wish Granter, or to purchase donation shares of the bull, please contact George or Kyle Bratton at (208) 861-8442 orbrattonangusranch@hotmail.com. A website, www.barwishgranters.com has been set-up as well. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a bull who’s making a difference.

——-American Angus Association

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4-Feb

Driftwood Holding Trust Online Embryo Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Ava, MO)

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5-Feb

Larsen Angus First Production Sale, Marne, IA, sale at Dunlap, IA

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8-Feb

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15-Feb

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Factory Direct Pitchers & Catchers Spring Production Sale, held in conjunction with Purdue AGR Show, West Lafayette, IN

16-Feb

Nathan Palm Angus Bull and Female Sale, Estelline, SD, sale at Watertown, SD

17-Feb

Albrecht/Penz President's Day Angus Bull and Commercial Female Sale, at the Clay Freeny Ranch, Caddo, OK

17-Feb

Koupal Angus Ranch Spring Bull and Female Sale, Dante, SD

20-Feb

Decades of Excellence Online Embryo Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Unionville, TN)

21-22 Feb

59th Annual Illinois Angus Breeder's Futurity, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

25-Feb

Conley Angus Online Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Clarksdale, MO)

27-Feb

Acres Away Farms Online Embryo Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Hampton, GA

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Sankeys Valee 324 won reserve early spring heifer calf champion at the 2014 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 15-17 in Denver, Colo.

Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., own the winning heifer.

Sankeys Dinero 307 won late winter bull calf champion at the 2014 National Western Stock Show's Angus Bull Sale Show, Jan. 15 in Denver, Colo. Sankeys 6N Ranch, Council Grove, Kan., consigned the winning bull.

Photos by Carrie Heitman, American Angus Association.

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Garrett Lampe was named Herdsman of the Year at the 2014 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 1517 in Denver, Colo. This award is voted on annually at the National Western Stock Show by the Angus exhibitors. Garrett is the manager of Top Line Farm , Tremont, IL, he is from Scott City, Kansas. Pictured from left are Miss American Angus Catherine Harward; Garrett Lampe, recipient; and Robin Ruff, American Angus Association director of activities, events and education. Photo by Carrie Heitman, American Angus Association

first won junior champion. Dick Hubman, Bonanza, Ore., purchased the bull for $9,500. Other high-selling bulls included Greens Twenty Twelve consigned by Savannah Green, Hardin, Mont., who first won reserve junior champion. The March 2012 son of HF Tiger 5T was purchased by Sunny Okanogan Angus Ranch, Omak, Wash., for $15,000. Sankeys Dinero 307 won late winter bull calf champion and was consigned by Sankeys 6N Ranch, Council Grove, Kan. Billy Estrada, Durango, Mexico, bought the February 2013 son Barstow Cash for $14,250. Riley Bros. Farms, Darlington, Wis., consigned RB GFC Gravity 3431. Sykes Angus Farm, Williamsport, Ohio, purchased the March 2013 son of EXAR Upshot 0562B for $14,250.

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Angus enthusiasts consigned 39 bulls to the 2014 National Western Angus Bull Sale, Jan. 16 in Denver, Colo. The annual sale, which is the only sale managed by the American Angus Association, grossed $278,500 and averaged $7,141. A panel of three judges including Chris Styles, Brentford, S.D.; Jake Scott, Gordon, Neb.; and Joe Myers, Harrodsburg, Ky., evaluated the bulls and selected division and overall champions. Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., consigned the grand champion bull, EXAR First Advance 5702B. The September 2012 son of Dameron First Class became the high-selling lot. Schnoor Sisters, Chowchilla, Calif., purchased the winning bull for $25,000. He earlier won senior calf champion--division 2. K Bar D, Redmond Ore., consigned the reserve grand champion bull. K Bar D Dateline 1056 is an April 2012 son of Vermilion Dateline 7078 and

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Join us at the ranch, March 14, 2014 for our Annual Angus Choice Bull Sale Selling 30 Angus bulls with over 50 years of bred in performance, structural soundness, carcass traits, & strong maternal background.

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Research Premium Beef Research The Web study yielded nuggets for retailers, with more than 4 out of 5 grocery shoppers willing to pay at least $1 more per pound to upgrade to the Certified Angus Beef ÂŽ brand.

And, when consumers were hypothetically given $20 for their next beef purchase, they preferred the brand by 2-to-1 over competing brands. Similar results for foodservice indicate that nearly 70% of restaurant patrons are willing to pay $3 more to upgrade an $18 beef menu choice to the Certified Angus Beef ÂŽ brand. The results also show that nearly 8 in 10 consumers say restaurants offering the brand are perceived as better in quality than those that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. In a separate 2013 web study surveying 999 U.S. consumers, nearly half would be willing to drive up to 30 minutes to purchase a Certified Angus Beef ÂŽ brand offering at a restaurant and another 1 in 10 would travel longer. For purchases at a grocery store, 3 in 10 would travel up to 30 minutes and nearly 1 in 10 would travel longer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This a valuable message for the thousands of retailers and restaurateurs dedicated to featuring the Certified Angus Beef ÂŽ brand,â&#x20AC;? adds Erickson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it comes to beef, premium quality wins consumer loyalty.â&#x20AC;?

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Cost, price, value matter to consumers, too

Retail pricing of beef, pork and chicken

By Larry Corah, Vice President, Certified Angus Beef LLC

When cattlemen get together, talk soon turns to prices.

Yes, some will be on what the calves sold for or the price of fed steers. But quickly the conversation will shift to the other dollar figure — costs — what land prices have done or the cost to maintain a cow or the cost of gain in a feedlot. Those high-dollar marks say we have entered a new era in the cattle industry.

What you likely did not know is how all of this relates to what the consumer is paying for beef today. As we entered the December holiday season, the average Choice grade retail beef price was at an all-time monthly high of $5.41/lb. That was 5.9% higher than the previous year and 80.3% higher than the 2000 price of around $3.00/lb. You may wonder how that compares to other proteins. Pork is tagging along with a similar increase, its December 2013 average retail price of $3.78/lb. being up 8.6% from 2013 and up 50.4% since 2000. Beef’s challenge is clearly poultry: the composite retail broiler price in December was $1.96/lb., up just 1.1% from 2012 and only up 30.6% since 2000. Turkey averaged $1.72/lb. in December. (Source: December 2013 Daily Livestock Report) Another interesting way of looking at this is the Cattle-Fax comparison (figure below). In 2000, beef was 7% higher than pork and 78% higher than poultry, but by the end of 2012, beef was 35% higher than pork and 148% higher than chicken. The message this sends to cattle producers is pretty simple: even though beef is a much desired protein, we had better produce a quality eating experience that makes it worth the price.

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Sires include: Connealy Consensus • Final Answer • Upward • VDAR Really Windy • Net Worth • In Focus • SAV Brand Name • SAV Iron Mountain • Connealy Contrast Registered Angus GG&T Angus bulls have made a name for themselves for being thick, stout performance oriented cattle. We take pride in using the top AI sires that the Angus breed has to offer, passing carcass merit, extra pounds and maternal traits on to our customers and never forgetting calving-ease. You’ll find bulls with tremendous phenotype and the documentation to match them, at an affordable price!

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Rosemary Werth 1697 County Road 80 Quinter, KS 67752 (785) 769-5312 or 5314 Tim Werth

Gary Werth 1695 County Road 80 Quinter, KS 67752 (785) 769-4833 or 5325 Evenings

Garrett Werth (785) 769-3165

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For information contact Anne at kansasangus@wbsnet.org

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