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Number 575 . Kansas Angus Association . January 2012

Annual Meeting & Banquet Schedule of Events KAA Internet Sale Offering

Friday, February 17, 2012 12:30 PM Central Time At the ranch 10 south & 3.5 miles west of Gove

Selling...

60 Angus Bulls 30 Yearlings & 30 Virgin 2’s

Featuring top A.I. sires SAV Final Answer, CRA Bextor, Mytty In Focus & others!

Also Selling...

30 Yrlg Heifers At the ranch or on the website...visitors are always welcome!

Make plans to be with us in February for good cattle and good fellowship.

Larry & Anita Lundgren & family 3633 County Rd. I, Gove, KS 67736 785-938-4404: home 785-673-9047: Larry cell www.LundgrenAngusRanch.com

Association Annual Kansas Angus Association Meeting, Banquet , Internet Sale Closing & Junior Show January 21-22, 2012

Plan to attend Annual Meeting, Banquet & Junior Show The Ks Angus Association annual meeting and banquet will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012, with the closing of our NEW internet sale featured on Saturday evening (see page 3 for offering). The meetings and educational presentations are on Saturday, January 21 in the Prairie Pavilion on the Kansas State Fairgrounds (KSF) in Hutchinson beginning at 11 am. The annual banquet which will include a social hour, sale closing , the Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction, honorary member induction, KAA Directory page auction and Miss Kansas Angus crowning is at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center. Adults tickets at $25 each and will include a generous buffet featuring Certified Angus Beef ® Prime Rib, children 12 and under may choose a burger and fries meal for $6 each. The judging contest and junior will be held on Sunday, January 22 at 9 am ; the junior show includes classes for registered Angus owned heifers, bred and owned heifers and bulls, steers and cow/calf pairs as well as commercial purebred and steers and predominantly black Angus based cross bred steers. The entry deadline for the junior show is January 10.Look for the junior show entry form on online and banquet reservation submission, hotel info and complete schedule of events on this page as well as online at www.kansasangus.org.

Friday January 20 3 pm- Barn and tie outs open to receive Junior Show cattle, Ks State Fairgrounds Saturday, January 21 11 am - Ks Angus Auxiliary meeting– Fairgrounds - Prairie Pavilion 12:30 pm— KAA Annual Meeting—Prairie Pavilion Meeting Room 1:30—PathfinderPlus Program– Matt Caldwell, American Angus Association 2:00 pm- All junior show cattle on fairgrounds 2 pm to 3 pm -Junior Show check in 4– KJAA meeting – Prairie Pavilion 6:00 pm– KAA pre banquet social -Ramada Hotel & Conference Center (cash bar) 6:30 pm– KAA Annual Banquet (Closing of internet auction, Honorary member induction, Auxiliary scholarship auction, Miss Ks Angus crowning; Directory Ad auction, KJAA semen auction) Ramada Hotel & Conference Center- Ticket required Adults $25 , children 12 and under $6. Reservations requested, pay at the door.

Adult Hospitality room- following banquet. Till midnight.

Sunday, January 22 8 am – Registration for Judging Contest- adults and juniors 9 am – Ks Jr Angus Show and Judging Contest

Hotel Headquarters

Ramada Hotel & Conference Center (formerly Grand Prairie Hotel) 620-669-9311 .Reserve by Jan 10 to receive block rate. Ask for Ks Angus Assn rate.

PathfinderPlus is Annual Meeting Program

The American Angus Association® will soon introduce a voluntary, inventory-based reporting system designed to capture additional reproductive trait data and to ultimately expand reproductive and lifetime productivity tools, such as longevity measures. Angus enthusiasts attending the annual meeting on January 21 will have the opportunity to learn about this new program during an informal presentation presented by Matt Caldwell, American Angus Association regional manager. The presentation will follow the annual meeting at approximately 1:30 pm on January 21, 2012 , Prairie Pavilion meeting room, Kansas State Fairgrounds.

The new program, known as PathfinderPlus, will debut in early 2012 and provide Angus breeders and their customers with additional information to make effective selection decisions. “The PathfinderPlus program is a unique system that will allow us to more effectively capture reproductive trait data while providing participants with additional information at weaning processing time, such as calving ease, birth weight and weaning weight EPDs for calves out of inventoried cows,” says Bill Bowman, Association chief operating officer (COO) and director of performance programs. Breeders interested in participating in PathfinderPlus can enroll in the program through AAA Login, available at www.angus.org, beginning early 2012. To begin, breeders provide an online inventory of breeding heifers and cows in their herd. The primary requirement of the program is submission of heifer breeding records from the production herd. “Heifer breeding records are pivotal pieces to the PathfinderPlus program,” explains Sally Northcutt, Association director of genetic research. “These records will then be used in the existing heifer pregnancy evaluation and will also allow us to develop more lifetime trait measures such as longevity components.” In addition to heifer breeding records, each inventoried female will be required to have either a calf record (weight, preweaning disposal reason), a disposal code for the cow or a reason code for why the cow didn’t produce. “Disposal codes will help pinpoint why an animal left the herd and will greatly aid in the development of a longevity selection tool,” Northcutt says. “The PathfinderPlus program provides us the opportunity to identify superior genetics for traits that greatly influence profit but are traditionally difficult to measure — reproduction and longevity.” Breeders will be able to enroll in PathfinderPlus at any time during the year. Females 20 months of age and older are assessed an annual $3-per-cow inventory fee based upon the enrollment date. The fee includes performance reporting for the cow’s calf (CED, BW and WW EPDs). An additional fee is charged to reinstate or reactivate a cow. Bowman says the current Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) reporting system will remain in place for nonparticipants, along with the traditional Pathfinder® recognition program.

“PathfinderPlus is the most comprehensive route to generate reproductive selection tools on your herd,” Bowman says. “The program is streamlined to capture the necessary data for genetic predictions to assist you and your customers.”

Annual KAA Banquet Reservation Saturday, Jan. 21. 2012 ______ Number of adults or teens ______Number of children 12 and under

Items needed for annual Auxiliary Scholarship Auction and Hospitality

Name( please print) ___________________________________________________

Don’t forget to bring an item for the annual Auxiliary Auction to benefit the scholarship program to be held during the Annual Banquet on January 21.

Unique items with Angus or western themes as well as baked goods and hand crafted items usually sell well.

Hospitality The KAA Auxiliary will host hospitality on Saturday, January 21, 2012, for members during meetings and educational workshops being held throughout the day at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Prairie Pavilion.

Please bring to snacks and baked goodies to Prairie Pavilion office by 10am Saturday. There is no need to individually wrap or bag, as I will maintain service trays throughout the day. Thank you so much for your generous contribution of time, talent and treasured recipes. --

Farm/Ranch________________________________________ City__________________ST_______ Phone___________________ Email__________________.

Please return by mail to Ks Angus Assn. 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Ks 67871 FAX: 620-872-3915 or Email Kansasangus@wbsnet.org. By Jan. 16.

Location: Ramada Hotel and Convention Center ( formerly Grand Prairie Hotel) Adults $25—Certified Angus Beef ®Prime Rib Buffet Children 12 and under $6 each—burger & fries meal Payment requested at door.

Melissa Cozzitorto, Ks Angus Auxiliary Hospitality chairman.

Make Banquet Reservations Online! www.kansasangus.org 1 ▪ January 2012 ▪ Kansas Angus News

Kansas Angus Association The President’ s Pen

I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You. The first thank you goes to the membership for bestowing upon me the honor of being president of the Kansas Angus Association. I would also like to thank Anne Lampe, Bob Bailey and the Board of Directors for all that they each contribute.

If you have not had the opportunity to serve on the board I would encourage you to do so. The association needs good people to serve and to help ensure the longevity of our association.

Hope to see you January 21st, 2012 at the Futurity Banquet and I would like to invite you to come and support the junior show and our future leaders on Sunday the 22nd of January.

Joe Hite

Kansas Angus Association President 2011

Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc.

February 2012 issue ad/copy deadline : January 10

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Notes & News from Anne

Happy New Year By the time you read this the holidays will have come and gone and memories of the special time shared with family and friends are tucked away. For some calving season has started and for others the anticipation of the fist calf is building. Sale catalog preparation lends an excuse for some to spend a few more hours indoors out of winter’s cold and still others are packing for their annual trip to the National Western Stock Show.

Along with the New Year comes plans, challenges and most of all opportunities. As Angus breeders we will have many opportunities throughout the coming year to challenge ourselves to improve ourselves and our herds. My wish for you is to challenge yourself to get involved in the KAA, whether that is to attend the upcoming annual meeting and banquet or to participate in a KAA sponsored project , attend a state show or join us as we welcome Angus breeders from across the US to the National Angus Conference and Tour in October. Your involvement could start with something a simple as attending a fellow KAA member’s sale that you have never attended before which is an opportunity to learn from others as well as to make new friends. The friendships and network of resources you will gain from being involved are truly valuable.

Here's to the bright New Year, and a fond farewell to the old; here's to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.” Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Anne

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Annual Meeting, Banquet, Sale Info.. ……....….….1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info…….…...…….......2 Internet Sale Offering……………………………...3 Angus Industry…………………………….....4 & 23 McCurry in Angus Heritage Foundation~ Elected to American Angus Board~ New Embryo Transfer Rule ~ NWSS Events Sale Reports……………………………………..6 KAA Minutes………………………….………...8 KJAA …………………………………..……….10 What a Chef Wants……………………………...17 Auxiliary………………………………………..18 Ks Angus Calendar ……………………………. 20

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Cecil and Sandra McCurry in Angus Heritage Foundation Page 23 Embryo & Semen packages offered in KAA’s 1st Internet Sale Page 3

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What a Chef Wants- Page 17

President : Joe Hite, Valley Center Vice President : Tim Benton, Garnett Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 872-3915 Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Jerry Theis, Leavenworth District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ………………….……...2013 # 2 Sharee Sankey, Council Grove………..…….….....2014 # 3 Matt Perrier, Eureka……………………..………….2014 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2013 # 5 Craig Rucker , Burdett ………………….....…...... 2012 # 6 Shane Prill, Wichita…………………….…………...2013 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2013 # 8 JR “Rusty” Williams, Hugoton………………...…...2013 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2013 Howard Woodbury, Quenemo…………………........…..2014 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2012 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2014 David Oliphant, Offerle…….…………………..……. ......2012 Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland………………………….2013 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings.

Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

www.kansasangus.org

Kansas Angus Association’s 1st Ever Online Sale

Bidding Opens January 14 — Closes January 21 Consigned by Jones-Stewart Angus Ranch, Washington, KS & Benkelman, NE. Greg Stewart (785) 747)8027 Brig Stewart (785) 747-8028 4 Embryos Masterfare Everelda Intense 3035 Reg. # 14352562 X Consigned by R & L Angus SAV Brilliance 8077 Ron & Lynne Hinrichsen , Reg.# 16107774 Westmoreland, KS (785)770-0222 Consigned by Sankey’s 6N Ranch, Chris & Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, KS.(620) 343-0456

Two– 3 unit semen Packages

Gambles Hot Rod Reg. # 13897812

Sire of numerous champions!

5 Embryos WK Georgina 5245 Reg. # 15169081 X SAV Prosperity 9131 Reg. # 16396523

5245 is from the WK Georgina family that produced 7315—the 2008 supreme champion at the Atlantic National and the Grand Champion at NJAS 2008.

Embryos Circle S Erica 6425 Reg.# 15734941 X SAV Final Answer 0035 Reg . # 13592905

Consigned by April Valley Farms , Leavenworth, KS Jerry Thies (913)683-0775 5 Embryos AVF Sara 0082 Reg. # 14263365 X SAV Iron Mountain 8066 Reg.# 16115617

5 Embryos CG Elluna 211 of 6157 L B Reg.# 14214530 X Leachman Right Time

From the same Sara family that produced AVF Sara 1027 and AVF Sara 4719 , the 2011 Eastern Regional Jr Angus Show Champion.

Reg. # 11750711

211 is a full sister to VDAR Lucys Boy. 211 is a for sale private treaty –open and flushing.

Consigned by Clearwater Genetics, Clearwater, KS. Mark Esfeld & John Dugan (316) 721-9840- (316)794-8632

Consigned by HiteDuBois Cattle Co. , Valley Center, KS Joe & Shelly ( 316)841-5071

Consigned by Stucky Ranch, Gordon Stucky, Kingman, KS (620) 532-4122

4 Embryos DVAR Blackcap 982 747 Reg. # 15725607 X Summitcrest Complete IP55 Reg. # 14850409 Dam is daughter of a full sister to GAR 2536 MGD of mating is DVAR Blackcap 982

Consigned by DVAR, Dennis Huck, Coldwater, KS (620) 285-5498 Choice of Mating ▪ 4 Embryos Champion Hill Georgina 2527 Reg. # 14060660 X SAV Pioneer 7301 Reg. # 15688392 or SAV 8180 Traveler 004 Reg . # 13512009

Buyer make take 4 same mating or mix. Dam is by Saugahatchee and is full sister to Champion Hill Georgina 3080 and Georgina 5918 .

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not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization to support Angus education, youth and research. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports or how you can contribute to the Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, log on to www.angusfoundation.org or call 816-383-5100 .

Elect American Angus Board Members & Officers Stucky and Sankey from Kansas

American Angus Association® delegates elected five members to its Board of Directors Monday, Nov. 14 at the 128th Annual Convention of Delegates in Louisville, Ky. Elected Board Directors include Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kan.; Arlen Sawyer, Bassett, Neb.; Doug Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa; Darrell Silveira, Firebaugh, Calif.; and Jim Sitz, Dillon, Mont. Sankey will serve his first three-year term on the Board; while Sawyer, Schroeder, Silveira and Sitz will serve a second, three-year term. Jarold Callahan, Edmond, Okla., was elected the American Angus Association president and chairman of the board. He succeeds Joe Hampton, Mount Ulla, N.C. Phil Trowbridge, Ghent, N.Y., was chosen by delegates to serve as vice president and vice chairman of the board. Gordon Stucky, Kingman, Kan., will serve as treasurer for the year. More than 300 elected delegates from 43 states, Canada and the District of Columbia represented American Angus Association members and conducted the business of the Association during the annual meeting and election. The meeting was at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC) in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super-Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show. Jarold Callahan, the Association’s newly-elected president and chairman of the board, Walter "Cecil" & Sandra McCurry, Mount Hope, Kan., were inducted most recently served as vice president and vice chairman of the board. Callahan into the Angus Heritage Foundation at the 2011 American Angus Association® received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and Annual Banquet at the North American International Livestock Exposition, Nov. 14 a master’s degree in agriculture from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He in Louisville, Ky. The Angus Heritage Foundation recognizes individuals who have taught purebred beef production and livestock selection at Oklahoma State made a significant contribution to the advancement of the Angus breed and University and served as executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association programs. Pictured from left are Paige Wallace, 2011 Miss American Association before joining Express Ranches in 1996. As Association president, Angus; Walter "Cecil" & Sandra McCurry, recipients; and Joe Hampton, 2011 Callahan will serve as chairman of the Executive Committee and will work closely American Angus Association president. See page 23 for more information. with all directors to lead the board during the next year. Callahan succeeds Joe Hampton, who, with his wife, Robin, operates Back Creek, a cattle operation near New Credit Card Campaign to Benefit Angus Foundation Mount Ulla, N.C., focused on the production of Angus bulls for commercial INTRUST Bank to host campaign to raise money for the Angus Foundation’s Vision cattlemen. Phil Trowbridge, newly elected vice chairman and vice president, recently served as treasurer. Trowbridge received his animal science degree from of Value: Campaign for Angus.

Alfred State College prior to becoming herdsman at Gallagher’s Angus Farm, Wichita, Kan.-headquartered INTRUST Bank announced a new credit card campaign to augment the Angus Foundation’s $11 million fundraising drive, Vision where he continues to enhance Angus genetics with Trowbridge Angus. of Value: Campaign for Angus. The credit card campaign kicks off January 1, 2012, Trowbridge has served on numerous boards on the local and state level and organized the Columbia County Feeders 4-H Club. Treasurer Gordon Stucky and runs through June 30, 2012. For any new credit card account opened during received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and established this time, the bank will donate $100 to the Angus Foundation. If the campaign’s Stucky Ranch, a family-owned ranching operation near Kingman, Kan. Gordon has goal of 500 accounts are opened and activated, meaning the account holder spends $100 within 30 days of opening the account, INTRUST Bank will donate an served the Kansas Angus Association as district director, board member and as president. He has also served numerous regional and state organizations, including additional $25,000 to the Angus Foundation. The $100 donated for each new the Extension Council, Farm Bureau and the Kansas Livestock Association. activated card and the $25,000 gift for achieving the 500-account goal means the total potential commitment could reach $75,000. In June 2010, the American Angus Association® and Angus Foundation announced INTRUST Bank as the new Angus Kansans are credit card provider. INTRUST Bank was established by a cattleman 135 years ago National Angus and remains a family-owned, four-generation operation with more than 45 Leaders locations. The company continues play a major role in lending to the farming and Pictured at the annual ranching industry. Linda Cullinan, vice president of card marketing for INTRUST banquet of the American Bank, made the credit card campaign announcement during the Angus Angus Association on Foundation’s 2011 Supporter Recognition Event in Louisville, Ky. “I’d like to think one of the main reasons why our card has been embraced by Angus membership November 14, 2011 in Louisville, Ky are Kansas centers on our shared core values. We know your business and we understand what’s important to you,” Cullinan says. “The Angus Foundation is the engine that Angus Association members serving in drives the success and the continued growth of the Angus breed. Our partnership and this credit card campaign provides a great vehicle for all Angus members and national Angus leadership positions. Chris Sankey, friends to make sure the Angus breed continues to grow and thrive.” Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president, says INTRUST Bank has already contributed Council Grove, newly elected American Angus more than $30,000 in outright cash gifts to our Vision of Value: Campaign for Association board Angus. “In announcing another major pledge of support toward our $11 million campaign goal, we know our Angus breeders and friends will enthusiastically want member; Anne Lampe, to help us meet INTRUST Bank’s challenge that when successfully completed, will Scott City, 2012 American Angus Auxiliary president; generate a total of $75,000 for the Angus Foundation!” Jenkins says. More Meghan Blythe, White City, National Junior Angus Association board member and information about how to apply for a credit card account with INTRUST Bank and Gordon Stucky, Kingman, 2012 American Angus Association treasurer. assist with helping raise more funds for the Angus Foundation will be made available after Jan. 1, 2012. The Angus Foundation was established in 1980 as a

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Photos by Shauna Hermel, Angus Journal.

MILL BRAE RANCH Predictable Genetics Bull & Female Sale Saturday, March 10, 2012 • 12:30 p.m. • At the Ranch • Maple Hill, KS

Mill Brae Daybreak 1029

Mill Brae Protégé 1013 CED BW

WW

+8

+.3

+68 +116 N/A

top 25%

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top 1%

YW

SC

CEM +6

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01/11/11

70

818

Marb I+.49

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Milk +25

WR 116

RE I+.58

CED BW

WW

+10 +.1

+62 +111 N/A

top 10%

top 10%

$W $F $G $B +33.99 +48.86 +30.86 +65.85 top 2%

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+7

+.7

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+65 +112 I+0 top 2%

CEM +8

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01/28/11

80

747

114

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01/16/11

64

751

WR 106

Milk +21

Marb I+.57

RE I+.62

CED BW

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+13 -2.0

+62 +106 N/A

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01/27/11

62

720

110

$W $F $G $B +30.94 +45.99 +34.09 +69.74 top 15%

top 4%

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RE I+.42

CED BW

WW

+10

+60 +107 N/A

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-.9 top 5%

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Milk +23

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01/13/11

66

705

100

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Marb I+.61

RE I+.42

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CEM +13

Milk +24

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Marb I+.61

RE I+.05

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$W $F $G $B +35.09 +40.72 +28.51 +58.21 top 1%

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top 25%

Mill Brae Thunder 1066

$W $F $G $B +32.22 +42.58 +33.15 +65.64 top 10%

top 2%

YW

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Mill Brae Protégé 1021

Marb I+.60

top 25%

CEM +11 top 15%

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$W $F $G $B +32.29 +45.82 +31.44 +64.19 top 10%

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Mill Brae Protégé 1077 CED BW

top 15%

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Mill Brae In Focus 1071

CED BW +4 +1.2

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+51

+93 I+.41

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CEM +8

Milk +27 top 15%

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01/25/11

86

695

106

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Marb I+.29

RE I+.45 top 25%

$W $F $G $B +29.10 +31.77 +25.41 +51.18 top 25%

EPDs current as of 12/3/11 150 easy-calving bulls (110 HEIFER BULLS) with tremendous growth guaranteed to sire efficient, money-making, market-topping calves.

40 replacement females designed to mature into top producers under range conditions

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Mark Nikkel, Managing Partner 15670 Cattlemen Rd. Maple Hill, KS 66507 (785) 256-4327 / (785) 256-4349 fax millbrae@fhrd.net

20th Kansas Angus Assn. Commercial Female Sale ▪ Pratt▪ 12/3/11 Commercial Angus and Angus-Influenced Females Sale Averages: 154 Bred cows $1606 McCurry Angus Ranch ▪ Burrton▪ 10/16/2011 71 Fall pairs $2025 50 Lots , Gross $249,900.00, Average $4998.00 292 Bred heifers -$1527 Top Open Heifers 82 Open heifers$1000 Lot 2- McCurry Miss Wix 1068 , $35,000.00, buyer Double R Bar Ranch Sale Gross $928,925 Plymouth, IN Top selling consignments: Lot 5 - McCurry Blackcap 1040 , $25,000.00,buyer Jackson Wingert – Ottawa, KS Lee Ranch, Coats, 5 Bred cows @ $1750 Lot 1- McCurry Miss Wix 1071, $14,000.00,buyer Kayla Kates– Rosamond IL Leigh St. Clair, Protection, 16 Fall pairs @ $2250 Lot 13 -McCurry DF Elba 1066, $12,000.00, buyer Dameron Angus– Lexington, IL Kroeker Angus, Hutchinson,6 Bred heifers @ $1700 Top Bred Heifer Todd Shepherd, Garden Plain,13 Open heifers @ $1200 Lot 24 - McCurry Pride Lucy 0013, $2700.00,buyer Hutchinson Community Tony Perkins, Partridge,6 Open heifers @ $1200 College – Hutchinson, KS

$ale Reports

Spring Bred Cows - 12 head average $2067 Lot 12- McCurry Blackcap 6095, $2900.00, buyer Hutchinson Community College – Hutchinson, KS Volume Buyer- Hutchinson Community College

Matt Caldwell, American Angus Association Regional Manager takes bids on a group a bred females at the 20th annual KAA sponsored Commercial Angus Female Sale in Pratt.

Dalebanks Angus Ranch ▪ Eureka ▪ 11/19/11

Strong winds and falling temperatures did not deter aggressive bidding on 125 bulls sold at Dalebanks Angus Ranch on November 19. 70 coming two-year-old bulls averaged $4874 and 55 yearling bulls averaged $4236 for an overall average of $4593. The Perrier family sold bulls for all budgets, with prices ranging from $1750 to $7500. The top-selling bull was lot 77, Dalebanks Objective 0321, selling to Hashknife Ranch, Wilmore, KS. The Hashknife was also volume buyer, purchasing nine bulls. Second-high bull was lot 18, Dalebanks New Standard 0105, selling to Schepmann Angus, Holyrood, KS. Many buyers and sale staff commented on the consistent quality in this year’s offering, which represented the top 55% of the Dalebanks bulls born in 2010. Buyers clearly wanted to “have their cake and eat it, too,” as they bid most aggressively on low-birth, high-growth bulls with solid endproduct genetics. The Perriers were grateful for their customers’ continued support, as over 85% of buyers were return clients of the Dalebanks program.

Send your Sale Report to kansasangus@wbsnet.org

Jake Lewis, Pratt Livestock; Gordon Stucky , Pratt Sale Chairman and Jim Birdwell, auctioneer.

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A TRADITION IN KANSAS 24th Annual Superior Genetics Sale Monday • March 5, 2012 • 12:30 p.m.

Join us at the ranch near Manhattan, Kansas Offering: 105 Eighteen-month-old Angus bulls

Semen-checked - AMF, NHF, CAF - fully guaranteed All bulls’ EPDs genomically enhanced for greater accuracy using IGENITY

20 Open registered Angus females OCV’d and ready to breed

If you can’t make it to the sale, bid online at www.dvauction.com

Featuring sons of these outstanding herd sires:

SAV Final Answer 0035

B/R New Day 454

Reg. #13592905

SAF Connection

Reg. #14675445

Reg. #13544928

CED +12

BW –1.0

WW +62

YW +106

Doc +13

CED +5

BW +1.6

WW +55

YW +104

Doc +30

CED +10

BW +.3

WW +46

YW +83

Doc +34

Milk +22

CW +20

Marb +.43

RE +.39

$B $53.79

Milk +26

CW +24

Marb +.61

RE +.88

$B $71.30

Milk +23

CW +15

Marb +.53

RE +.28

$B $53.11

As well as sons of Mytty In Focus, Lyons Santa Fe 6119, BC 7022 Raven 7965 and Connealy Sullivan 83A

“Your Source for Superior Genetics”

Lyons Ranch Manhattan, Kansas

For more information or to receive a sale catalog, call or email: Jan and Frank (785) 537-7226 - Jan@LyonsRanch.com Karl and Amy (785) 499-5434 - AmyKarl@LyonsRanch.com

Visit our web site for videos, online catalog and sale updates - www.LyonsRanch.com

Kansas Angus Association Minutes 9/15/2011, Prairie Pavilion Meeting Room, Kansas State Fairgrounds The meeting was called to order at by President Joe Hite. Board of director’s members present signed the role .Joe Hite, Jerry Theis, David Oliphant, Larry Lundgren, Craig Rucker, Brandon New, Ron Hinrichsen, Bob Bailey, Sharee Sankey, Howard Woodbury, Matt Perrier, Tim Benton and Anne Lampe. Matt Caldwell, American Angus Association regional manger was also present. Jerry Theis moved to approve the minutes as presented with the correction of one typo ( change at to as ) Seconded by Sharee Sankey . Vote passed unanimous. Bob Bailey presented the Treasure’s report $50, 893.63 in checking saving/cd’s , accts receivable $5784.47.

Matt Perrier moved to accept the financial report as presented. Seconded by Craig Rucker. Vote passed unanimously. Anne Lampe reported that Honorary Member committee chairmen Lori and Galen Fink met via phone with committee members to discuss 2011 honorary member recommendations. Committee members are Lori and Galen, Tim Benton and Andy and Mary McCurry. Anne presented the recommendation of the committee. Matt Perrier moved to accept committee recommendation. Seconded by Jerry Theis. Vote Passed unanimously. Jerry Thies presented the recommendations of the judge selection committee for submission to the Kansas State Fair for 2012KSF. Recommendations: Tyler Cates, Doug Satree; Jason Elmore. Howard Woodbury moved to accept the recommendations Ron Hinrichsen seconded. Vote passed unanimously. Matt Perrier gave the KLA update current topics of discussion are: on EPA dust regulations KDOT and HSUS issues.

Anne Lampe reported that the dates for the National Angus Conference and Tour are October 2-5. Headquarters will be Wichita Airport Hilton. The committee along with Sheila Stannard AAA, are working on tour routes and stops, plans are to go west one day and northeast into Flint Hill area the other. The committee will meet after the meeting. Ron Hinrichsen reported for the internet sale committee and proposed the following recommendations: The KAA has entered into an with agreement LiveAuctions.TV to host this sale. Plans are to have the sale and bidding go up on the internet on approximately January 14 and close with live and internet bidding on Saturday, January 21 in conjunction with the KAA annual banquet. Fifteen lots including 5 live and 10 frozen consignments will be accepted and are needed for the sale. Nominations for consignments will be taken thru early December; $50 consignment fee is due at the time of nomination and will only be refunded if the entry is not accepted by the committee. Live lots may include elite show heifer prospects or females, herd picks, or pregnancies. Frozen may include semen or embryo packages.

The KAA will collect 5% commission on all lots sold, prior to final settlement with consigner. A date will be set to have photos and footnotes submitted the KAA secretary/manager. Must be KAA members, KAA will advertise sale in KAN and the API e-list LiveAuctions will advertise sale on website; consigners are expected to promote the sale and their consignments. Consigners will be allowed display space for either live lots or promotional materials on Saturday, January 21 in the Prairie Pavilion, Kansas State Fairgrounds. Matt Perrier moved that we accept internet sale committee recommendations as proposed Seconded by David Oliphant Vote passed unanimously. Matt Caldwell- reported that the Angus Report is now weekly on RFD TV on Monday mornings as well as being accessed through angus.org.

There is now a heifer pregnancy EPD. The AAA board of directors is holding their board of directors meeting in St. Joseph this week.-Nancy Grathwohl -Heter representing Pfizer - 50K presented information on a special rebate program for state associations. The program begins July 1, 2011 and runs through October 31, 2011. A $10 rebate for every HD 50K test purchased through Angus Genetics Inc (AGI) by Angus breeders will be paid to the state Angus association. In order to receive payment for tests purchased by members residing in your state the state association must sign agreement. Howard Woodbury moved to enter into the rebate program agreement with Pfizer. Seconded Matt Perrier, vote Passed unanimously. The next meeting will be December 3, 2011 at 10 am, Pratt Livestock, Pratt, Ks prior to the 20th annual KAA sponsored commercial female sale. Ron Hinrichsen moved to adjourn, seconded by Larry Lundgren. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Anne Lampe, Secretary, (approved December 3, 2011)

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Benoit Angus Ranch

23rd Annual Production Sale Thursday, March 15, 2012 • 1:00 p.m. CDT At the Ranch on US Hwy. 36 - 1¼ miles east of Esbon, Kansas

SELLING 150 BULLS

Selling approximately: 150 Registered Angus Fall and Spring Bulls • 2011 Top Supreme Heifers

Also Selling Herd Bulls from these Top Sires:

Sitz Upward 307R Reg. #14963730 DOB: 3/12/05 BW +2.4 WW +71 YW +137 Milk +44 Marb +.39 RE +.64 Fat +.004 $W +37.13 $F +71.11 $G +23.17 $B +67.76 Selling 8 bulls!

S A V Final Answer 0035 Reg. #13592905 DOB: 2/22/00 BW –1.0 WW +62 YW +106 Milk +23 Marb +.43 RE +.39 Fat +.041 $W +49.58 $F +40.72 $G +24.51 $B +53.79 Selling 16 bulls!

LaGrand In Focus 8021 E&B New Design 3133 E&B 5096 Midland 8164 Sinclair Just In Time 4RT19 Koupals New Design 7253 A & B In Focus 7004 E&B EXT 869 E&B Genetics By Design 609

And from these AI Sires: SQ Credence 67S SAV 004 Predominant 4438 HA Image Maker 0415 Wulffs Ext 6106 GAR Predestined Leachman Right Time S A V Net Worth 4200 Connealy Onward SS Objective T510 0T26

Connealy Right Answer 746 Reg. #15832750 DOB: 1/13/07 BW –.5 WW +67 YW +115 Milk +28 Marb +.53 RE +.21 Fat +.030 $W +40.87 $F +48.20 $G +22.87 $B +60.80 Selling 9 bulls!

Sitz Dash 10277 Reg. #15656868 DOB: 2/05/07 BW –.5 WW +51 YW +92 Milk +24 Marb +.38 RE +.66 Fat +.031 $W +33.71 $F +30.76 $G +26.69 $B +56.61 Selling 11 bulls!

Visitors always welcome!

For information or sale book, call 1-888-870-BULL

E&B Blueprint 691 Reg. #15434180 DOB: 1/09/06 BW +.2 WW +47 YW +79 Milk +17 Marb +.36 RE +.68 Fat +.009 $W +31.89 $F +19.60 $G +28.26 $B +56.54 Selling 14 bulls!

EB

Benoit Angus

Everett & Bonnie Benoit 621 Hwy. 36, Esbon, KS 66941 (785) 725-3231 Doug Benoit (785) 725-6211 • (785) 545-6806 cell Chad Benoit (785) 725-3005 • (785) 545-8095 cell E-mail: ebbenoit@ruraltel.net www.benoitangus.com

KS Junior Angus Association Dear KJAA Members, January marks the beginning of a new year and a chance to look at the past and make goals for the future. The 2011 year was a great one for the Kansas Jr. Angus Association. At Jr. Nationals in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania we worked together in the show ring and contest competitions to capture yet another sweepstakes win. Throughout the year our members exhibited top quality cattle in many shows and participated in many local, state, and national Angus events.

Looking back at our accomplishments I’m so proud to be a part of this organization and such an amazing group of people. Thanks to everyone for all of their hard work in 2011!

As we look forward to 2012, I see many upcoming opportunities for our association and the Angus breed. Here are some of my goals for the KJAA: to continue our tradition of winning sweepstakes at Jr. Nationals in Louisville, to increase Kansas’s participation at state and national Angus events, and to make new friends and promote Angus cattle!

Best of luck in the New Year and I hope to see you all soon.

Meghan Blythe jrpresident@kansasangus.org

Note these Dates & Deadlines Jan. 21– KJAA meeting & show check- in Jan. 22– KAF Jr Show ( see page 1 for more info) April 15– Scholarship deadline for High School Seniors application online at www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships/index.html.

State Chairman- Shelly Janssen.

June 1& 2– KJAA Preview Show-Hutchinson June 1– NJAS entry deadline July 15-21– National Jr Angus Show, Louisville, KY

KJAA OFFICERS 2011- 2012 President: Meghan Blythe, White City President Elect: Hannah McCabe, Elk City Vice President: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City Treasurer: Esther McCabe, Elk City Secretary: Trent Blythe, White City Reporter: Evan Woodbury, Quenemo Historian: Lauren Herman, Kingman Membership Directors: Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie & Cody Thies, Leavenworth Past President: : Courtenay Dehoff, Tonganoxie

DIRECTORS

District 1: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland District 2: Tyler Blythe, White City District 5: Grady Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Jennifer Hager, Hutchinson District 7: Miles Pearson, Scott City District 8: Quannah Gardiner, Ashland At-Large: Megan Green, Leavenworth, Anna Carpenter, Wamego At-Large: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa ADVISORS Jason & Wendy Flory……………………….……(785))979-2923 Jerry & Tonya Theis……………….………………..(913)683-0775 Ken & Jackie Ottensmeier Anne Lampe………..kansasangus@wbsnet.org (620)872-3915

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Angus Offers Internship and Scholarship Opportunities Investing in the next generation of agriculture leaders is what will keep the industry strong. The American Angus Association® and its entities announce four, paid internships and two scholarship programs for college students. Available internships offer students experience in the industry and the chance to gain real-world working knowledge — a must-have in today’s competitive market. Scholarship programs, established by the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), reward undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about beef and the Angus brand. Deadlines and details for each internship and scholarship are listed below.

The American Angus Association Junior Activities Department provides a college sophomore, junior or senior an outstanding opportunity to assist with preparations, communications and correspondence for junior shows and events. Applicants must be enrolled in an agriculture-related major, and consider themselves a self-starter, detail-oriented and an outgoing individual who has the ability to work well with others. Travel to the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference and other shows and events is expected. The internship spans from approximately lateMay to mid-August, with specific starting and ending dates depending on the applicant’s availability. A cover letter, resume and references are due Feb. 5, 2012, to Robin Ruff American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506. For more information contact Ruff at 816383-5100.

The American Angus Association Communications and Public Relations Department is now accepting applications from college juniors or seniors studying journalism, agricultural communications or related fields. Applicants should have strong writing and design skills, in addition to completed coursework in news and feature writing, as well as editing and design. Experience in photography, video and social media is an asset in this fast-paced internship.

The internship spans from approximately late-May to mid-August, with specific starting and ending dates depending on the applicant’s availability. Applications are due Feb. 5, 2012. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, references and writing samples to: Jena Thompson, American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506. For more information contact Thompson at 816-3835100 .jthompson@angus.org.

Angus Productions Inc. offers a college student the opportunity to be part of its editorial team for the summer. This 10-week, writing-intensive internship will offer the selected intern the opportunity to participate in producing various publications, including the Angus Journal, the Angus Beef Bulletin (ABB), the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA (ABBx), the Angus e-List and editorial websites, as well as assist in social media efforts. The internship will be flexible enough to tailor to the strengths and needs of the intern, but many duties can be expected. Experience in news and feature writing, editing and photography are strongly suggested.

The internship spans from late-May to mid-August; specific starting and ending dates will be negotiated with the selected candidate.

Applications are due Feb. 5, 2012. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Shauna Hermel, Angus Productions Inc., 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506. For more information, contact Hermel at 816-383-5270. shermel@angusjournal.com.

The Angus Foundation offers general scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in higher education. Eligible Angus youth meeting the qualifications for the Angus Foundation’s 2012 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Programs will be considered by the Angus Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee. As in past years, other specific and special criteria scholarships administered by the Angus Foundation will also be available. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2012 NJAS in Louisville, Ky. Applications will be available online Visit www.angusfoundation.org for more information.

Application deadline is May 1, 2012.

“High Performing Cattle Backed by Generations of Calving Ease Traits” 60 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ♣ 1952-2012

Saturday, March 17, 2012 ♣ 1 p.m. ♣ 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 Kingan, KS

Mytty In Focus

Reg # 13880818 BW –1.4 WW +54 YW +99 Milk +25 Marb +.68 RE –.06 $B +59.49 Selling: 10 sons; 15 grandsons

This year’s strong offering of herd bull prospects is the product of 60 years of breeding quality Angus cattle by the Molitor Family. Similar to last year’s sale offering will be sons of SAV Final Answer 0035, Mytty In Focus, HARB Pendleton 765 JH, SAF Connection & Connealy Contrast.

The sale will feature the progeny of our 4 Junior Herd Sires.

S A F Connection

Reg # 13544928 BW +.3 WW +46 YW +83 Milk +23 Marb +.53 RE +.53 $B +55.87 Selling: 6 sons

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HA Broadcast 9339, Reg # 16444443, Hinman’s 3rd high selling bull in 2010.  HARB Efficient 819 JH, Reg # 16456842, Harrison's 2010 Midland Test Feature.  SVF Answer W132, Reg # 16518176, SVF’s 2nd high selling bull in 2010.  Molitor Educator 509, Reg # 16511620, Molitor’s high selling bull in 2010.

Join us March 17, 2012 for our 33rd Annual Sale from a time tested operation.

SAV Final Answer 0035

Reg # 13592905 BW –1.0 WW +62 YW +105 Milk +24 Marb +.43 RE +.36 $B +54.81 Selling: 18 sons; 8 grandsons

HARB Pendleton 765 J

Reg # 15313140 BW +.1 WW +58 YW +107 Milk +33 Marb +.44 RE +.01 $B +57.14 Selling: 8 sons; 10 grandsons

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Bulls Sell Performance • Calving Ease High Carcass Traits • Gentle Dispositions Average EPD’s

CAR Efficient 534

Reg # 115170660 BW –1.0 WW +57 YW +108 Milk +34 Marb +.13 RE +.20 $B +47.38 Selling: 6 sons; 7 grandsons

BW +.8

WW +47

Milk +23

YW +90

Register for Online bidding: www.dvauction.com

Molitor Educator 509

Reg # 16511920 BW –1.5 WW +61 YW +115 Milk +29 Marb +.34 RE +.08 $B +59.83 Selling: 10 sons

♣Other Main Service Sires♣

BPF In Focus 713– 15 sons HCC 1407 Design 4004 – 8 sons Molitor Danny Boy 1138 – 5 sons HA Broadcast 9339 – 8 sons HARB Efficient 819 JH – 7 sons SVF Answer W 132 - 8 sons Conealy Contrast — 2 sons

For Information contact:

Founding member of:

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♣ 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

Sleep All Night With These Calving Ease Bulls!

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SURE SHOT

014AN00320

Reg# 15899735

In Focus x Pay Day • An EPD package unequalled in the breed.

• Exceptional Calving Ease.

• Outcross pedigree.

CED +16 .65

BW -2.0 .82

WW YW RADG SC DOC +67 +111 +.15 +1.51 +16 .74 .65 .38 .69 .30

CEM +13 .18

Milk Marb +33 +.38 .23 .44

RE .57 .42

VDAR

$W +46.99

$F +46.47

$G +29.61

$QG +21.48

$B +71.70 As of 12/08/2011

REALLY WINDY 4097

014AN00361

Reg# 15776681

Really Windy 1205 x Enterprise • Oustanding Calving Ease.

• Outcross pedigree for today's cattlemen.

• Very few sires can match his spread from BW to YW.

CED +14 .69

BW -2.6 .82

WW YW RADG SC DOC +62 +105 +.09 +1.00 +20 .75 .62 .48 .34 .25

CEM +9 .26

Milk Marb +23 +.17 .33 .41

RE +.10 .36

$W +41.52

$F +41.83

$G +12.13

$QG +12.88

$B +45.91 As of 12/08/2011

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22nd Annual Production Sale, Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Sired by Final Answer, Hoover Dam, Mainline, New Day 454, Ironstone, Program 5652, Protégé, Shear Force, and War Party Final Answer

New Day 454

Spring Valley’s genetics are second to none backed by one of the best guarantees in the business combined with affordable prices.

The base of our program are our cows and we would be proud to show them to you.

We have fed our own genetics and ultrasounded for 17 years.

From 2007-2011, they averaged 95.6% Choice or better and 54% CAB®.

We ask you to give us a chance to earn your business.

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Trowbridge & Friends Invitational Angus Sale in Conjunction with the National Western Stock Show, Denver, CO 27-Jan Mill Bar Angus 13th Annual Production Sale, Hayes Center, sale at McCook, NE 28-Jan Jauer Dependable Genetics Angus Sale, Hinton, IA 4-Feb Leroy Boeckel Performance-Tested Bull & Female Sale, Hazen, ND, sale at Mandan, ND 4-Feb Missouri State Angus Sale, Trowbridge Livestock Center, Columbia, MO 10-Feb Mohnen Angus Performance-Tested Bull Sale, White Lake, SD 11-Feb Schaff Angus Valley Sale, St. Anthony, ND 12-Feb Sodak Angus Ranch Annual Production Sale, Reva, SD 13-Feb Carter Family Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Julesburg, CO 18-Feb East Tennessee Angus Association 94th Annual Sale, at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN 18-Feb Schiefelbein Angus Sale, Kimball, MN 19-Feb Byergo Angus Sale, Savannah, MO 20-Feb Albrecht/Freeny/Penz President's Day Angus Bull and Commercial Female Sale, at the Clay Freeny Ranch, Caddo, OK 20-Feb Koupal Angus Ranch Spring Bull and Female Sale, Dante, SD 21-Feb Coleman Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Missoula MT 24-25 Feb 57th Annual Illinois Angus Breeder's Futurity, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield.

25-Feb Thunderfoot Angus Sale, Dothan, AL 26-Feb Conley Angus Farm Production Sale, Clarksdale, MO 26-Feb Woodruff Angus Annual Production Sale, Milton, IA 27-Feb Foxhoven Angus Sale, Crofton, NE

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product he believes in drives Cornwall. After a visit to a cattle ranch in Colorado, on a tour designed to educate chefs about the beef supply chain, he says he understands enough to build a base of faith. Knowing the science that cattlemen invest into Cornwall listens to presentation by John Stika, Certified producing consistently highAngus Beef president on chef’s tour. quality beef helps him in suggesting premium cuts.

Beef must win, place and show “We are looking for

By Anthony Pannon something that, if they have it, they are going to want to come back and have it Chefs and quality-focused ranchers are a lot alike, where keeping customers satisfied helps win the daily race for business profits. Chef Brad Cornwall bets the again.” Part of that “something” is a copycat of European dining. Club members experience it as a social event with emphasis on taste-and-portion, which Cornwall same trifecta with those ranchers: demand, profitability, consistency. For the past noticed in his travels throughout Europe. “It wasn’t just hurry up, gorge your face eight years, this Texas native has run the kitchen at the 400-member Black Rock ® Country Club, a Certified Angus Beef brand-licensed leisure spot 15 miles south and get out of there. It was a matter of eating to enjoy yourself, trying everything,” he says. Think of the concept as wine tasting: You want a glass of $100 wine of Boston. “I moved up to Boston of all places,” he says. “My mother actually moved here first and I thought, why not?” Life without buying the whole bottle. Well, depending on factors in wine production— had already taken him far from his Lone Star climate, region, fruit, to name a few—each varietal pairs nicely with specific foods. roots. Before settling in the New England city, Cornwall applies this thinking to different cuts of beef and invents new dishes, Cornwall graduated from the Culinary Institute building each around salads and greens. “You are still socializing and don’t eat that much. Members want a little compromise on eating healthy,” he says. Don’t of America in New York, and then moved to worry, sirloin and ribeye will always be there, and so will other cuts of beef Germany for three years to hone his skills. customers might not get every day. Members still ask for a 24-ounce steak, Now he knows that no matter where you Cornwall notes. And they request beef for the total experience. “I mean, you go out serve, meeting customer demands is a to a restaurant to eat things that you don’t normally have at home,” he says. At challenge. “We have a young membership Black Rock, Cornwall’s outside-the-box motto hatches innovation. “As far as dining that is well traveled and well versed in fine dining,” Cornwall says. Their expectations are goes,” he says, “consistency for me is, really, not to be consistent.” He understands that if customers become bored with the menu, they go somewhere else. The key high. The club competes with other is maintaining a supply of consistently high-quality beef that can stand up to a wide restaurants in the Boston area, so going the variety of preparations. It’s that demand for consistency at the finish line that sets extra mile in food preparation garners a Chef Brad Cornwall this chef’s pace ahead of the pack. competitive advantage. “It’s all about the service,” he says. “That’s the difference between going to a restaurant and going to a quality club.” Yet, it does little good to What A Chef Wants-First in a series of articles provided by Certified Angus Beef ,LLC. wow them with service if the product disappoints. Supplying customers with a

KAA Member is Pres-Elect of KLA

Members of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) elected Sedgwick rancher, feeder and farmer Frank Harper as president during the group’s annual meeting December 2 in Wichita. The new president elect of the 5,500-member organization is Mark Harms, a seedstock cattle producer from Lincolnville. As volunteer leaders, Harper and Harms will represent KLA members during 2012. Harper has backgrounding facilities and grazes cattle on crop residue in Harvey and Sedgwick counties. He and his wife, Mary, lease the majority of their grass from her family in Butler County. They own both commercial and registered cowherds. Calves from the commercial herd are backgrounded and retained through the feeding phase. Some are sold through U.S. Premium Beef (USPB), a vertically integrated beef marketing company owned by ranchers and feeders.

Harper’s registered cows serve as a cooperator herd for Harms Plainview Ranch, owned by Harms. The Harpers also partner with his parents on a dryland and irrigated farming operation. Harper is very involved in beef industry leadership. He currently serves on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Policy Frank Harper, president KLA and Mark Harms president-elect Division Board of Directors and on the NCBA Property Rights and Environmental Management Committee.

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Harper is a past member of the industry’s Joint Advertising Committee. Harper has served as vice chairman of the KLA Water Committee and on the KLA Policy & Resolutions Committee. He serves on the KLA Executive Committee and is a past KLA Harvey County director. He is a past member of the Groundwater Management District #2 Board of Directors, having served several terms as vice president. He has served in various leadership capacities with his local extension board and with the Sedgwick United Methodist Church. Harper graduated from Kansas State University with an agronomy degree in 1992. He is a 1988 graduate from Sedgwick High School. The Harpers have two daughters, Annie and Cora. They attend school in the Sedgwick school district. Harms and his wife, Kim, own and operate Harms Plainview Ranch. They raise registered Angus, Red Angus and Charolais cattle. The ranch utilizes leased grass in Marion and surrounding counties. Dryland farm acreage is used primarily for feed production. Harms Plainview Ranch has grown to involve four cooperator herds in Kansas to help supply the business with breeding stock. The Nebraska native’s leadership resume is lengthy. Harms currently serves on the NCBA Federation Board of Directors and is a member of the industry’s Joint Advertising Committee. He has represented Marion County on the KLA Board of Directors, served as chairman of both the KLA Purebred and Stockgrowers Councils, chaired the KLA Policy & Resolutions Committee for three terms and has spent several years on the KLA Executive Committee.

Harms is a founding member of USPB. He was chairman of the USPB Board of Directors Nominating Committee for the first six years the company was in business.

Harms Plainview Ranch is a qualified seedstock supplier for USPB. The Harm's are members of the Kansas Angus Association and Mark has served on the KAA board of directors. Locally, Harms is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, has served on the board of education and currently is vice chairman of the congregation. He is a past director of Marion County Farm Bureau. He graduated with honors from K-State in 1990. His degree is in animal sciences and industry. The Harms have three children. Daughter Taylor is a senior in high school. Sons Cade and Payton are in seventh and sixth grade, respectively. KLA is a trade organization representing the state’s livestock business on legislative, regulatory and industry issues at both the state and federal levels. The association’s work is funded through voluntary dues dollars paid by its members.

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary Happy New Year! Hope your holidays were happy and that you are looking forward to a new year. The Kansas Angus Auxiliary has several activities for you to be involved in. Starting off the year will be the semi-annual meeting of the Kansas Angus Auxiliary, which will be held at the Kansas State fairgrounds on Saturday January 21 at 11 am in the Prairie Pavilion meeting room.

Serving as your 2011 Miss Kansas Angus has been an incredible opportunity that I will never forget. This past year being an ambassador for the The Auxiliary supports our Junior Angus members thru scholarships and their various Kansas Angus Association, activities. These scholarships are funded thru the Auxiliary auction held during the Kansas Auxiliary, and Jr. Angus Angus Association futurity banquet. We need all members to donate items for this Association, I have met so many worthwhile cause. Homemade goodies, gift baskets, crafts, and western or Angus theme new people and have made life items are always popular, any donation will be appreciated. All items auctioned that evening will help raise funds for our junior scholarships. long friends. I have traveled a total of 8,244 miles attending sales and shows all over With the start of the new year comes membership renewals as well as an excellent time to the state and country, representing the best state join for the first time. Be a part of a wonderful group of ladies and support our juniors. association in the Angus industry! It is hard to believe that my reign is coming to an end, and I would like to Varee McCabe ,President Kansas Angus Auxiliary thank everyone that has supported and encouraged me during it. This past year would not have been the same These women were elected to serve as American Angus Auxiliary officers during Angus events in without the help of you all. I am reminded of a quote by conjunction with the 2011 North American Dr. Seuss as I think about my year ending, “Don’t cry International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point because it is over, smile because it happened.” You all had Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Barbara Ettredge, a hand in making this one of the most incredible experiences of my life and I will carry it on with me Pilot Point, Texas, advisor; Anne Lampe, Scott City, Kan., president; Cortney Hill-Dukehart-Cates, Modoc, forever.

Ind., president-elect; and Cortney Holshouser, Esther McCabe , 2011 Miss Kansas Angus

Castalia, N.C., secretary-treasurer. Photo by Shauna Hermel, Angus Journal.

AAAx Elects Officers, Conducts Annual Meeting

Items needed for annual Auxiliary

As the organization prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary in the upcoming year, the American Angus Auxiliary reports several announcements from its recent annual meeting held Scholarship Auction and Hospitality Don’t forget to bring an item for the annual Auxiliary on Nov. 12, in conjunction with the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), in Louisville, Ky. The Auxiliary elected officers, named regional directors and kicked off Auction to benefit the scholarship program to be held anniversary celebrations. Members of the newly-elected 2011-2012 officer team are: Anne during the Annual Banquet on January 21. Unique items Lampe, Scott City, Kan., president; Cortney Hill-Dukehart-Cates, Modoc, Ind., president-elect; with Angus or western themes as well as baked goods Cortney Holshouser, Castalia, N.C., secretary-treasurer; and Barbara Ettredge, Pilot Point, and hand crafted items usually sell well.

Texas, advisor. Auxiliary members are proud to welcome Holshouser, who has served as president, president-elect and secretary/treasurer of the North Carolina Angus Auxiliary. She Hospitality also serves as the advisor for the North Carolina Junior Angus Association. The Auxiliary’s six The KAA Auxiliary will host hospitality on Saturday, regional directors are: Mary K. Vejraska, Omak, Wash.; Julie Murnin, Abilene, Texas; Lynne January 21, 2012, for members during meetings and Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan.; Martha Holshouser, Gold Hill, N.C.; Leslie Mindemann, Sullivan, Wis.; and Marlene Dukehart, Sykesville, Md. To begin 60th anniversary celebrations, a educational workshops being held throughout the day at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Prairie Pavilion. Please commemorative print by CJ Brown, titled “Proud Past, Bright Future,” was auctioned at the annual Auxiliary Breakfast, Nov. 13, at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC). Cathy bring to snacks and baked goodies to Prairie Pavilion Watkins from Middletown, Ind., purchased the painting. Prints are also available for purchase at office by 10am Saturday. There is no need to individually www.angusauxiliary.com. There are many ways to get involved with the Auxiliary in the wrap or bag, as I will maintain service trays throughout upcoming year. A conference is scheduled for April 14-16, 2012 that will bring together Angus the day. Thank you so much for your generous cattlewomen, Auxiliary members and other women involved in the livestock industry. The conference is sponsored by the Angus Foundation. More information will be posted online as it contribution of time, talent and treasured recipes. -becomes available. The American Angus Auxiliary consists of individuals interested in the Melissa Cozzitorto, Ks Angus Auxiliary Hospitality chairman. welfare of the Angus breed. Its members work to provide educational activities for junior Angus members, such as scholarship programs, awards and competitions. For more information Attend the Ks Angus Auxiliary Meeting– Jan 21, 11 am about the American Angus Auxiliary, visit www.angusauxiliary.com KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders President -Varee McCabe …….. 620.633.5303 Vice President- Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Secretary-Jackie Ottensmeier …..913.796-6994 Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Megin Gaede….620.802.1482 Past V. President/Advisor- Sandy Lundgren .. 785.878.3630 Hospitality Chairman– Melissa Cozzitorto Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Scholarship Committee 2012– Chairman: Shelly Janssen; Lynne Hinrichsen, Rhonda McCurry

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The Kansas Angus Auxiliary introduces it’s NEW Ways and Means project.

Tray– approx 13.5” x 9.5 . Design is 4 heifers behind fence with red background and white border.

Platter– approx 14” x 10” with beautiful First Angus in the US design.

Sell for $30 each plus shipping. Each is constructed of sturdy, dishwasher safe, melamine. To order or for more information contact the Auxiliary Ways & Means chairman, Mary McCurry, 11913 E Illinois Ave, Burrton, Ks 67020,620-463-7752, mcccurryangus@pixius.net

Our Angus Family William F. Lee , Barber County, was born on July 10, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minn. Bill died Nov. 11, he is survived by Judith L. Lee, his wife and partner of 48 years; his two sons, Nathanial L. Lee and partner Heike Beeson of Coats, and Patrick C. and wife Deborah Lee of St. George, four grandchildren and loving sister, Frances Candace Lee Fowler McDowell of Kansas City, Mo. Bill was a frequent consigner to the KAA commercial female sale in Pratt..

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Ks Angus Calendar Date

Sale/Event

Location

01/11/1201/14/12 01/14/1201/21/12 01/21/12 01/22/12 02/17/12

National Western Stock Show Angus Events

Denver, Co

KAA 1st ever INTERNET Sale- frozen embryos and semen www.liveauctions.tv Kansas Angus Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet, Internet Sale Closing & Jr. Show Lundgren Angus Bull Sale

Hutchinson, KS Gove, KS

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02/24/12

Cow Camp Ranch Bull Sale

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Mill Creek Ranch Bull Sale

Send in Your 2012 Sale Dates Today kansasangus@wbsnet.org KAA members and KAN advertisers may list their sale or Angus event on this calendar free of charge. It is the responsibility of the member to submit sale date annually. Send calendar corrections or updates to kansasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-872-3915 FAX Submit Your Sale Date Today! .

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ANGUS INDUSTRY -News provided by American Angus Association ® and Certified Angus Beef® McCurry’s among Five Inductees to Join the Angus Heritage Foundation

Make Plans for Genomic Testing

With spring bull sale season around the corner, producers should plan ahead to Leaders in the Angus industry were inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation, submit DNA samples in order to receive test results in a timely manner. “If you are considering genomic tests for this spring, now is the time to place your orders,” Nov. 14 in Louisville, Ky. says Bill Bowman, American Angus Association® chief operating officer (COO) and When the Angus Heritage Foundation was established in 1983, the American president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI). “Members are encouraged to order their Angus Association® described the purpose as, “An incalculable debt to the many tests well in advance of spring bull sales to ensure that they have the results when men and women who, for more than a century, have worked tirelessly and selflessly to make Angus cattle and the American Angus Association the leaders in needed.” Once breeders submit DNA samples, there is a 3-4-week processing time for most tests, and there are sale catalog deadlines to consider. “Even in today’s the beef cattle world.” The tradition continues as five new members join the ranks business of speedy turnaround times and weekly evaluations of expected progeny this year. The 2011 inductees include Jerome “Jerry” Helgren, Lake Villa, Ill.; Anne Patton Schubert, Taylorsville, Ky.; Walter “Cecil” and Sandra McCurry, Mount differences (EPDs), breeders can still miss their window of opportunity to include important information in their sale books,” Bowman says. “We encourage breeders Hope, Kan.; and Gary Dameron, Lexington, Ill. Lucile Rheude Patton, formerly of Earl Park, Ind., was inducted posthumously. Inductees were recognized during the to budget a four-week turnaround time in order to better meet marketing deadlines.”

Angus breeders may submit genomic orders online through AAA Login and mail American Angus Association’s Annual Awards Banquet on Nov. 14, in Louisville, samples to AGI, which then processes the order for testing at the appropriate Ky. Each inductee or a family representative received a framed Angus Heritage Foundation certificate, and all names will be permanently engraved on the Heritage genomic labs. To learn more about genomic testing or how to submit samples, visit Foundation plaque displayed in the library of the Association headquarters in Saint www.angus.org or call 816-383-5100.

Joseph, Mo. Walter “Cecil” and Sandra McCurry National Western Stock Show Angus Events Denoted as Angus cheerleaders, Cecil and Sandra McCurry promote the Angus Make plans to attend the annual tradition Jan. 11-14, in Denver, Colo. breed and Certified Angus Beef® brand to all who will listen. Cecil is the youngest of The National Western Stock Show (NWSS), a 106-year-old celebration of the spirit six sons of Walter and Cora McCurry. His Angus roots began in 1928, before his and history of the livestock business, is a premier event for Angus enthusiasts. birth, when his parents purchased their first Angus heifer from pioneer Angus Hundreds will make the trip to Denver, Colo., this January to participate in four breeder, Johnson “J.W.” Workham, Cora’s brother. With their initial purchase, the days of Angus shows, sales and other activities. For those staying at the NWSS McCurry Brothers Angus Ranch formed. His father’s advice, “Stay in the middle-of- Angus headquarters at the Marriott Center, a shuttle will once again be provided the-road” when breeding cattle, is still the rule of thumb at the McCurry Angus between the Marriott and the NWSS from Wednesday through Saturday, each Ranch. Cecil and his brothers traveled to shows across the country and have morning and evening on a space-available basis. While at the NWSS, stop by the exhibited several champion bulls, females and cow-calf pairs at the National Listening Post in the Yards, where Association and Certified Angus Beef LLC Western Stock Show (NWSS). Cecil has been active in the Kansas Angus (CAB) staff members will be available daily to visit with producers about Association for many years and was on the state board of directors in the 1980s, Association programs and the cattle industry. serving as president in 1988. He also served on the American Angus Association Wednesday, Jan. 11- The Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Bull Show will Board of Directors from 1995 to 2001. Sandra, Cecil’s wife, is a lifetime member of kick-off Angus activities at 8 a.m. on Jan. 11 in the Stadium Arena. Doug the American Angus Auxiliary. She has served on several committees and received Worthington, Modesto, Calif., will evaluate the ROV entries. The National Western the Distinguished Woman Award in 2003. She was also selected as an honorary Angus Bull Sale Show follows at 12 p.m. in the Stadium Arena. A panel of three advisor to the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Board of Directors. Cecil judges will evaluate the bulls using a composite system to establish a sale order. and Sandra have three sons — Brad, Greg and Geoff, 10 grandchildren and seven Judges are Paul Bennett, Red House, Va.; Bill Davis, Sidney, Mont.; and Matt great-grandchildren.

Perrier, Eureka, Kan. Attendees will be invited into the showring to inspect bulls See page 4 for photo. after the grand and reserve grand champions have been selected. Following the bull show, the 2012 Angus Foundation Heifer Package will sell at 3:30 p.m. in the New Embryo Transfer Rule Began Jan. 1 Beef Palace Auction Arena at the Stock Show Complex. Immediately after, the A new embryo transfer (ET) rule, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2012, requires Angus National Western Angus Bull Sale will begin — approximately 4 p.m. Eddie Burks, producers who want to register embryo transfer (ET) calves to request an ET Park City, Ky., will serve as auctioneer during the sale, which is managed by the authorization when the first owner of a calf is different than the owner of the donor American Angus Association®. A sale book is available at www.angusjournal.com or by contacting the Association at 816-383-5100.Events wrap up at 7 p.m. with an dam. The new Rule 104(d)(12), adopted at the American Angus Association®’s September Board meeting, states: If the first owner of the calf is different than the “Angus Night on the Mountain” at the Spruce Mountain Ranch. The event is free owner of record of the donor female, and the embryo removal date is on or after and open to anyone. Spruce Mountain Ranch will provide the bus transportation to Jan. 1, 2012, the owner of the donor female must obtain and transfer an ET and from the ranch; however, the ranch will open at 3 p.m. for those who would like Authorization to the account of the first owner before the calf is eligible for to drive out early and see the facility before dinner begins at 7 p.m. Buses will pick registration. “Embryos may pass through several hands before a calf is born and up attendees at the Denver Marriott City Center Hotel and NWSS starting at 5:30 registered,” says Don Laughlin, Association director of member services. “ET p.m. Following dinner, the Angus Foundation will auction off a limited number of Authorizations allow the person who is responsible for flushing the donor cow to packages, such as family vacations, hunting or fishing outings, cruises, leisure trips confirm dates, sires and type of flush (such as in vitro or split embryo) on a calf and weekend getaways. The 2012 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) committee through the Association’s AAA Login service.” The authorization will confirm ET will also sell items at the event to raise funds for the show. The list of Angus registrations when the breeder and first owner are not the same, creating a record Foundation and 2012 NJAS packages can be found at www.angusfoundation.org. between the buyer and seller of the embryos. The new rule will not affect every In addition, this auction will feature an elite 12 lots of Spruce Mountain Ranch’s Angus producer. In fact, fiscal year numbers at the end of FY 2011 showed finest Angus genetics. approximately 15% of all embryo registrations would need an ET authorization to Thursday, Jan. 12- Angus activities begin at 8 a.m., on Jan. 12 with the junior be registered, if the rule was previously in place. “Before the new rule, the sire, heifer show in the Stadium Arena. Brett Barber, Channing, Texas, will judge the donor dam, embryo removal date, sex of the calf and the birth date from the first junior show. Friday, Jan. 13-The ROV show resumes Jan. 13 with the female owner (the person registering the ET calf) was known. Now, thanks to information show set to begin at 8 a.m. in the Stadium Arena. Worthington will again evaluate from the person who owned the donor dam at the time of the flush, we will know entries. Saturday, Jan. 14-Angus activities conclude on Jan. 14 with the pen and the parentage, range of age and possibly the sex on any pregnant recipients. This carload show in the Yards. The event begins at 8 a.m. in the Livestock Center increases accuracy of the Association’s records and decreases errors,” Laughlin Auction Arena. Jonathan Perry, Fayetteville, Tenn.; Rick Blanchard, Firebaugh, says. He adds, “This rule will also provide an avenue for a seller to monitor Calif.; and Jeff Gooden, Iberia, Mo., will serve on the three-judge panel evaluating registration of embryos or confirmed pregnancies from the donor of which they no the group competitions. longer have control.” ET Authorization is free and processed through AAA Login, Immediate show results will be available at www.angus.org/showresults, which similar to artificial insemination (A.I.) certificates. Contact the member service may be accessed through mobile phones, depending on phone capabilities. After department at 816-383-5100. the show, visit www.angus.org for complete coverage.

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Saturday, January 21– Ks Angus Association Annual Meeting , Junior Meeting, Auxiliary Meeting & KAA Banquet See page 1 for complete schedule of events

Sunday, January 22- Ks Angus Junior Show & Judging Contest KAA Internet Sale Closing See page 3 for offering

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