Kansas Angus News February 2016

Number 602 . Kansas Angus Association February 2016

“High Performing Cattle Backed by Generations of Calving Ease Traits” 64 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ♣ 1952-2016

Saturday, March 19, 2016 ♣ 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 Kingman, KS

1 2 0 Bulls Sell 60 Females Sell

40 Yearling Females & 20 Fall Calving Females

Basin Payweight 1682

Reg # 17038724 BW +.4 WW +71 YW +119 Milk +21 Marb +.93 RE +.65 $B +189.52 Selling: 15 sons

EF Complement 8088

Reg # 16198796 BW -.1 WW +63 YW +118 Milk +26 Marb +.76 RE +.38 $B +127.64 Selling: 10 sons

This year’s sale will feature the first progeny that we have offered for sale by Basin Payweight 1682 (ABS). The female offering will be 40 fancy open replacement heifers from the heart of the herd.

The majority of the 20 Fall Calving Females that sell will be bred to LD Emblazon 999 (ABS) and KG Solution 0018 (Genex).

Molitor Angus Ranch is a family operation located in south-central Kansas and received the CAB Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award in 2014. We were very honored to except this award for our contribution to the Angus Breed.

Reg # 16748826 BW +1.5 WW +66 YW +129 Milk +20 Marb +.66 RE +.42 $B +189.25 Selling: 12 sons

♣Other Main Service Sires♣ Molitor Danny 686-1138 – 6 sons Molitor Hoover Dam 008-112 - 6 sons HARB Efficient 819 – 8 sons LD Iron Mountain 23 - 10 sons Willekes Windy 326Z - 6 sons McCall Black Impression 2053 – 7 sons HA Outside 3878 - 4 sons

Reg # 16796888 BW –2.4 WW +69 YW +124 Milk +24 Marb +.47 RE +.74 $B +156.56 Selling: 18 sons

LD Embazon 999

Reg # 16665803 BW +.3 WW +71 YW +123 Milk +16 Marb +.64 RE +1.05 $B +176.76 Selling: 10 sons

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Page 1. Association News choice , 40% CAB and Scott Butler, Offerle, 5 steers 100% choice or higher, 60% CAB. The CDP is designed for producers using registered Angus bulls that may not have enough steers to make a whole pen at a commercial feed yard but want retain ownership and collect individual carcass data on their steers To participate in the project producers must enter a minimum of five spring born steers weaned at least 45 days prior to delivery. Steers must be out of a registered Angus bull and have a known sire or sire group. An approved vaccination program as well as having individual ID tags. There is no CDP in 2016, we plan to bring the project back in 2017.

2016 Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors pictured at the annual KAA banquet. Pictured seated from left are Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, past president; Anne Lampe, Scott City, secretary/manager; Neal Haverkamp, Bern, treasurer; Larry Lundgren, Gove, vice president; and Stuart Rose, Cheney, president. Directors standing from left are Lance Cline, Onaga; Jeff Klausmeyer, Clearwater; Jace Johnson, Dwight; Darin Huck, Dodge City; John McCurry, Burrton; Debra Bartholomew, Mankato; Jason Flory, Baldwin City; and Lynne Hinrichsen, Westmoreland. Some members not pictured, see page 2 for complete list.

Kansas Angus Directory

American Angus Assn. Board of Directors Candidate Kansas Angus Association members who are interested in being a candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors for election in November 2016 and will seek endorsement from the KAA Board of Directors should send a letter of request to the Board by email to kansasangus@wbsnet.org or by mail to Kansas Angus Association, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Kansas 67871 by April 15 . Interested candidates will be invited to the KAA board of directors meeting in May.

Apply for the 2016 Beef Leaders Institute

Submit applications by March 1 to be considered for the program.

The Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) is a premier leadership experience for American Angus Association® members that provides a look into the entire beef supply chain, while enhancing participant knowledge of the Association and strengthening their leadership skills. Angus producers between 25-45 years old are encouraged to apply for the ninth annual BLI scheduled for June 20-24, 2016. Applications are due back to the Association by March 1. “The Beef Leaders Institute is an annual highlight, as we bring together Angus breeders from across the country for an indepth look at our business,” says Jaclyn Clark, Association director of events and education. “Participants gain practical knowledge, valuable connections and a greater appreciation for the role of quality beef in Results of 2015 KAA Carcass Date Project today’s marketplace.” The program brings Angus producers together in Five KAA members entered 29 steers in the 2015 Carcass Data Project Saint Joseph, Mo., for a series of informative sessions, followed by a three (CDP). The group of steers fed at CDP host feed yard, McPherson County -day tour across several industry segments. During the event, BLI Feeders, Marquette posted an impressive 100% choice or higher, 77% participants are able to tour a beef harvesting and packing facility, retailer, CAB and 11.5% Prime. The 29 steers entered the project with an average fabricator, feedlots and other industry segments, including the American weight of 667 pounds and finished with an average live weight of 1368 Angus Association. Those selected will also learn about the ultimate end pounds,an ADG of 4.11 and an average hot carcass weight of 848. product — the Certified Angus Beef® brand — and how the branded beef program drives demand for quality Angus genetics. “BLI overall has been Todd Klausmeyer, Wichita and Jeff Klausmeyer, Clearwater split the top an excellent experience, and I encourage other producers to attend,” said prize of $350 sponsored by Certified Angus Beef, LLC. Todd’s entry of 5 Jed Connealy of Whitman, Neb. “It’s a unique opportunity to see many steers sired by Rito Revenue 5M2 of 2536 Pre graded 100% CAB and different sectors of the industry, and most of the things we’ve seen on BLI 100% choice or higher with and ADG of 4.58. Jeff’s six steers sired by K3 are things you don’t just walk in and see by yourself. It’s a really neat Retail Product 107-707, K3 Objective 9242 82, K3 Final answer 90 290, opportunity that cattlemen on all levels should take advantage of.”

GAR Predestined and Dalebanks Big Eye 1391 also posted 100% CAB, The Association provides transportation, lodging, meals and materials 100% choice or higher with an ADG of 4.31. during BLI. Attendees will be responsible for round-trip transportation between their home and either Kansas City or Saint Joseph, Mo. Other participants were Thomas Klausmeyer, Conway Springs, 5 steers , To apply, download an application at www.angus.org or contact the 100% choice, 80% CAB. Harold Hazelton, McPherson, 5 steers, 100% American Angus Association at 816-383-5100.

The 2016 edition of the annual Kansas Angus Directory is available now and is a great reference for anyone looking for Angus genetics. The 124 page booklet features a complete listing of current KAA members along with contact and herd information. Advertisements from many Kansas Angus breeders and industry partners highlight the states programs, Angus seed stock and genetics. KAA members and KAN subscribers were mailed copies in early February To receive a free copy or additional copies please email kansasangus@wbsnest.org or call 620-874-4273.

February 2016 ▪ Kansas Angus News ▪ 1

The President’s Pen

Hello everyone and welcome to the Kansas Angus News. If you’re a first time reader or a many year subscriber thank you for your interest and support. I hope you fine this information informative and positive and consider marketing your program through this publication in the near future.

My name is Stuart Rose and I will be serving as your 2016 Kansas Angus Association President.

My wife Jennifer and I own Twin Falls Angus which is just outside Cheney Kansas. There we have a small registered herd with many of the same goals as most of you, but junior beef projects are a passion. My family roots in the Angus business go back 57 years starting with my father and grandfather on an Indiana homestead. 4-H and Junior Angus activities cultivated my agricultural interests which has now led to 20 years in Ag sales and over 30 years of raising cattle. Recently there was an article written and posted on Cattle.com with a quote from Theodore Roosevelt. He said “I do not believe there was ever a life more attractive than life on a cattle farm”. For me this nearly says it all. I can remember the years between college and the time we bought our place 1999 when we did not have our cattle in Kansas with us. I felt a little lost without them. Since that time KAA has welcomed us and been a huge part of helping Jennifer and I establish new roots in the Sunflower State. Thank you for that.

At any time you have questions or concerns that you feel the Kansas Angus Association can help you with please contact me at 316-772-6018. I look forward to seeing or meeting many of you during the up and coming bull sale season.

Stuart Rose 2016 Kansas Angus Association President

Notes & News from Anne

No Greener Pastures The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. It’s not —when it comes to finding top quality Angus seedstock. Kansas Angus producers offer hundreds of Angus bulls and females each year through production sales and by private treaty. Seedstock backed by progressive and proven genetics ,performance and unsurpassed phenotype can be found within the fences of Kansas. As you are shopping for a herd bull or replacement females this spring attend one or more of our many production sales, call on your fellow Kansas Angus breeders and neighbors that offer sales by private treaty and look no further than the green pastures on this side of the fence.

Anne

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

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President : Stuart Rose, Cheney Vice President : Larry Lundgren, Gove Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: Neal Haverkamp, Bern Past President: Sharee Sankey, Council Grove District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland ……….….……...2019 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... …. . 2017 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..……….. ..2017 # 4 Deb Bartholomew, Mankato ..…….…….…............2019 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………....., 2018 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..…….…....2019 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs….……………...…..2019 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City……………………....…. ..2019 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight……………………..……………...2019 Derrick Schlegel, Alexander …………………........…...2017 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….………. ……. .2018 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2017 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2019 Lance Cline, Onaga…………………………………… 2018 Kansas Angus Association Bookkeeper– Betsy Anderson betsyakaa@gmail.com The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

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Angus industry

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

Angus Association Implements Bylaw Changes Nomination period begins April 11, member-passed amendments to electoral process

American Angus Association® members will now notice a change in voting eligibility following bylaw amendments passed at the American Angus Association 2015 Annual Convention of Delegates last November.

During that meeting, Association voting delegates passed three amendments to the bylaws that affect who can serve as an “eligible voting member” and the timing of the nomination period.

Eligible voting members are those who are able to nominate, be nominated, vote or be elected in the annual election of delegates. To be considered an eligible voting member and participate in the election process, individuals must meet all of the following requirements within the preceding 12 months from when the nomination period begins:  Active regular or life membership  18 years of age or older  Registered at least one animal or completed a minimum level of business with the Association or Angus Genetics Inc. (the dollar amount specified by the Board of Directors is $250, exclusive of membership fees, merchandise or other exclusions) The nomination period for 2016 begins April 11; therefore, above criteria must be met by the end of the previous business day, Friday, April 8, to participate in the 2016 delegate process, according to Chris Stallo, vice president of operations.

Diane Strahm, executive administrative assistant, also explains delegates amended the nomination period to take place in 60 days versus the previous 90 days, and to begin no later than 210 days and end no later than 150 days before the Annual Convention of Delegates. “These changes passed by the delegates will help to ensure voting members have a vested interest in the Angus business and will also allow staff to conduct the ballot process in a timely fashion prior to the meeting at the National Angus Convention,” Stallo said. To learn more, see “Association Bylaw Changes” on page 18 of the February issue of the Angus Journal, or contact Strahm at the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100 or dstrahm@angus.org. Click here to access the complete bylaws of the American Angus Association available in the Member Center at www.angus.org, including applicable sections 2.9 and 3.5 to 3.8.

The Annual Convention of Delegates will take place Monday, Nov. 7, during the National Angus Convention, Nov. 5-7, in Indianapolis, Ind. Online registration for the convention will begin July 1, and further information will be available at www.angus.org.

Did You Know: Why all the heavies?

By Larry Corah, for Certified Angus Beef LLC

Few topics have gotten more attention than how big these cattle have gotten. Whether we’re talking about cow size or steer carcasses, cattle have progressively gotten bigger for decades and few see that changing very quickly. As to why, genetics often top the list.

Calves weigh more at weaning, they’re heavier coming off grass or silage as stocker cattle and, not surprisingly, they’re much heavier as finished cattle.

A recent summation by industry analyst Shawn Walter, owner-manager of Professional Cattle Consultants sheds light. He notes company data that shows cattle placed in feedlots the first four months of 2015 were 30 pounds (lb.) heavier than the previous year. Since June the difference has been 20 lb., and the net result by October closeouts showed steers 53 lb. heavier than the same month a year earlier. WOW. 4 ▪ Febuary 2016 ▪ Kansas Angus News

It helps to explain that over the year that began September 2014, Walter’s data shows cattle have been fed 10 to 15 days longer. Why did all that happen? On the surface the explanation is pretty easy. When corn prices declined and fed cattle prices exceeded the cost of gain, the only chance a feedlot operator had of making a profit or reducing loss was to add more days, pushing cattle to their genetic limits. What you will find interesting and probably DID NOT KNOW is how both placement weights and days on feed affect carcass quality and ultimately consumer eating experience.

Let’s look at placement weights in two databases: the feedlot and carcass data collected on more than 2 million cattle by CAB staff across 14 years (see tables for example groups), and the ongoing Iowa Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity (TCSCF) database managed by Darrell Busby. These data suggest that, in a linear fashion, for each 50 lb. heavier the cattle are upon feedlot arrival there is a steady DECREASE in quality grade. Using Prime and Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®)-accepted cattle as a benchmark, at placement weights less than 550 lb., 5% qualified for Prime and 30.34% CAB. Not shown in the table, but for placement weights of more than 900 lb., Prime fell to 2.55% and CAB to 23.7%. These results are especially interesting in that we know health problems have a huge, negative impact on quality grade. As you might expect, since many of these lighter weight placements are “calf-feds,” the incidence of sickness (28%) was considerably higher for calves placed under 550 lb. than for those weighing more than 750 lb. (11.7%), in the TCSCF records on 29,171 head. The data tells us the length of time on a high-concentrate diet can offset some of the detrimental effects of health issues. OK, you argue, if that data is real, why have cattle graded so well this year achieving nearly 70% Prime and Choice when, as an industry, we are creating the heaviest carcasses EVER? Yes, the cattle were heavier upon arrival but keep in mind we fed them longer and not by a couple of days but up to a couple of weeks. If you look at days on feed, you expect cattle fed longer to grade better – and that clearly happens. The Iowa data says when cattle were fed for less than 120 days, Prime levels managed only 0.6%. That improved to more than 1% Prime for calves fed 180 to 200 days, and CAB acceptance rates jumped from 14.6% on the short-fed to 20.5% when given more time. One other little point we should not overlook on cattle fed in 2015 is that CAB packing consist data suggests we have added between .05 and a tenth of an inch of fat cover, but that’s no surprise for heavier finished cattle fed longer. The beef community is producing an extremely high-quality product these days, thanks in part to improved genetics. But now you know how economic conditions helped the cattle realize their potential.

Effect of Placement Weights on Quality Grade (CAB Feedlot database) In-Weight* Quality Grade Below 651-700 751-800 550# Prime 5.0 4.0 3.1 Choice 73.2 73.7 72.7 Select 20.8 21.7 23.1 No roll/Standard 1.0 0.8 1.1 CAB Acceptance Rate 30.3 30.1 27.4

851-900 3.1 71.5 23.9 1.5 26.1

*Represents 279,412 cattle Effect of Days on Feed (DOG) on Quality Grade (CAB Feedlot database) Days on Feed Quality Grade <120 121141161181140 160 180 200 Prime 2.1 2.1 2.9 3.5 3.8 Choice 69.6 69.5 73.2 75.0 75.9 Select 26.8 26.9 22.4 20.4 19.5 No Roll/Standard 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.1 0.8 CAB Acceptance Rate 23.2 22.7 26.7 30.2 32.6 *Represents 620,161 cattle

>200 4.8 75.3 18.8 1.1 33.5

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Consensus 7229 x Final Answer . 18201099 . 8/31/14 Selling 30 sons of the highly proven Consensus! These bulls are breed leaders for performance, marbling, and $Weaned Calf value, with “just right” milk in the daughters.

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Annual Production Sale

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 1:00 PM . At the Ranch

Selling 175 14-18 Month Old Registered Angus Bulls

Emblazon 702 x In Sure . 18201903 . 9/11/14 These Emblazon 702 sons define superior calving ease in a moderate framed, easy keeping body type. Great udder quality and maternal character in the daughters!.

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In Sure x Bismarck . 18181572 . 9/29/14 The offering features 18 In Sure sons that are designed for reliable and consistent calving ease with breed leading carcass and $Weaned Calf value!

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Resource x Matrix . 18145355 . 9/6/14 This unique Resource son from the Forever Lady family combines powerful phenotype and EPD profile with a top maternal pedigree! Herd bull quality!

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Kansas Angus Association member is President of KLA A Greenwood County seedstock cattle producer and a Clark County rancher and farmer have been elected to serve as officers for the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA). Members chose Matt Perrier of Eureka as president and David Clawson from Englewood as president elect during the group’s annual business meeting December 4 at the KLA Convention in Wichita. Perrier represents the fifth generation of his family’s registered Angus and ranching operation. Dalebanks Angus started as a sheep farm in 1867. It has continuously maintained a registered Angus herd since 1904. Today, the seedstock cattle operation focuses on producing genetics for the commercial cow-calf producer. The list of industry leadership positions he has held is lengthy. Perrier is a past chairman of the KLA Stockgrowers Council. He has served on the KLA Executive Committee and KLA Board of Directors. He currently is on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Board of Directors and is a member of the NCBA Ag and Food Policy Committee. He attended the NCBA Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), serving as chairman of the group in 2007. Perrier also has attended the KLA Leadership Conference. Perrier has served on the Kansas Animal Health Board. He is a past member of the U.S. Premium Beef Nominating Committee and Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors. Perrier is a past president of both the Greenwood County Cattlemen’s Association and Greenwood County Farm Bureau. He previously served as vice president of the Greenwood Preservation Society, which helped restore the historic Greenwood Hotel. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1996 with a degree in animal sciences & industry (AS&I). Prior to coming back to the family business, he was director of retail and foodservice programs for the Pennsylvania Beef Council and served in several staff capacities, including as a regional manager, for the American Angus Association. Perrier and his wife, Amy, have four children: Ava, Lyle, Hannah and Henry.

He graduated from K-State with a degree in AS&I in 1986. Clawson and his wife of 28 years, Jeanne, have three grown children. Layne graduated from the Air Force Academy and now is a pilot in the Air Force. Ann, a KState graduate, is a high school English teacher at Southwestern Heights High School in Plains/Kismet. Carl is a senior in AS&I at K-State.

KLA is a 5,200-member 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

Kansan is NCBA President Kansas cattleman Tracy Brunner ascended to the presidency of NCBA at the end of last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego, replacing Philip Ellis of Chugwater, WY. Brunner is a fourth-generation rancher and feeder from Ramona. He becomes the fifth KLA member to serve as president of the national organization. The past KLA president and Kansas State University alumnus said he is proud of the beef industry because “the right people are growing the right product in the right way.” That pride extends to NCBA, the organization representing beef producers. Brunner contends the group has the structure to be effective. “We have promotion and advocacy, research and education,” he said. “We have public policy efforts to ensure beef producers are represented in the halls of Congress and at the table as laws are made.” He said NCBA leadership and staff are committed not only to protecting and promoting the beef business of today, but even more importantly, the beef business of tomorrow. Brunner will travel extensively during his year as president, visiting NCBA state affiliates and testifying on key issues in Washington, D.C. ____News releases by Kansas Livestock Association

Clawson is a fourth-generation rancher and farmer with ties in various family partnerships. The Clawson Ranch Partnership, with his brother, Dan, includes a cow-calf business and an irrigated and dryland farming operation. The stated purpose of this partnership is to “sow, nurture and grow” not only food for the world, but also people. Clawson is a part owner in High Plains Dairy at Plains and has a partnership in Plains State Bank. His farm and ranch holdings are located in Kansas and the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. The list of Clawson’s leadership involvement is extensive. He currently serves on the KLA Executive Committee and the KLA and NCBA boards of directors. Clawson is immediate past chairman of the KLA Dairy Council and is a past chair of the KLA Stockgrowers Council. He previously has chaired the KLA Tax Committee and served as vice chair of the KLA Policy & Resolutions Committee. Clawson currently is a member of the NCBA Tax & Credit Committee. He attended the NCBA Leadership Institute in 1997 and YCC in 2002. Clawson sits on the K-State Livestock and Meat Industry Council Board of Directors. He served four years on the board for Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District #3. Clawson is a past member of the Cimarron Basin Governor’s Water Advisory Board. He has served 16 years on the Ashland School Board and is very active in his church and its youth ministries.

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Hinkson Angus Ranch Optimum Performance Bull Sale Tuesday • March 15, 2016 • 1 p.m. at the ranch • Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

100 Bulls Sell

Balanced trait, rugged, stout bulls, many suitable for heifers

PLUS 75 Fancy Commercial Bred Heifers • Ultrasound Carcass Data • Free Delivery • Volume Discounts • Many Full & ¾ Brothers • Numerous Heifer Bulls • Customer satisfaction is a must!

• Check us out online at www.hinksonangus.com

Sires represented: • KCF Bennett Absolute • Mohnen Long Haul • Mohnen Substantial • EF Compliment • S Alliance 1186 (full brother to S Chisum) • River Hills Upward X264 • Connealy Capitalist • Hinksons In Focus 816

“57 years of Proven, Predictable Genetics!”

Hinkson Angus Ranch Frank Hinkson www.hinksonangus.com (620) 341-9223 (620) 340-2501 cell

Trey Hinkson treyhinkson@sbcglobal.net (620) 273-8421 (620) 794-3407 cell

28th Annual

LYONS RANCH

Superior Genetics Sale Monday - March 7th, 2016 - 12:30 pm at the ranch - Manhattan, KS

Thunder x Final Answer

Cedar Ridge X Regis

18252248

Regis X Santa Fe

18252246

18261479

CED +12 BW -1 WR 108

Chisum X 004

CED +8 BW +1.2 WR 102

CED +13 BW +.2 WR 105 YR 117

Cedar Ridge X Image Maker

18261504

Regis X Emblazon

18261467

$B 161.22 WR 108 YR 105

18261484

WR 117 Pathfinder Dam 5 @ 109

Regis X Power Stroke

Cedar Ridge X Regis 18269331

18261470

CED +11 WR 115 YR 120

WR 106 Pathfinder Dam 5 @ 104

WR 106 YR 102 Dam 4 @ 105

Join us the first Monday in March!

Featuring 115 eighteen month old sons of Cole Creek Cedar Ridge, S Chisum 6175, SAV Priority, Connealy Thunder, Coleman Regis and more great sires!

All bulls are registered Angus, semen checked and fully guaranteed.

Every bull DNA tested with AGI for more predictability in your calf crop.

For more information or a sale book, call or email:

Jan and Frank Lyons 2481 McDowell Creek Road Manhattan, KS 66502

Visit us on the web at www.LYONSRANCH.com

Karl and Amy Langvardt 785-499-2945 or 785-499-2944 32169 Highway K4 Alta Vista, KS 66834 AmyKarl@LyonsRanch.com

Kansas Junior Angus AssociaƟon Dear KJAA Members,

Junior Dates and Deadlines

Feb 15– Entry deadline Western Reg. Show, Reno First and foremost I want to thank all my fellow officers as well as everyone else April 1– Ks Angus Auxiliary Scholarship deadline see page 25. who helped make the Kansas Angus Futurity successful. We had numerous April 15– Entry deadline Atlantic National juniors who exhibited for the first time! Keep spreading the word about the AnMay 1– Deadline for Angus Foundation Scholarships. gus family and bring your friends to the Preview Show in June. Also, thank you www.angusfoundation.org to all who contributed to the semen auction. The support behind our junior proMay 1– Entry deadline Eastern Reg. Jr Angus Show and gram is second to none! With the National Western Stock Show and another American Angus Breeders Futurity Jr Show Kansas Junior Angus Futurity in the books, we can look forward to spring May 15– Ownership & Early Entry deadline for National Jr Angus shows and sales. I wish everyone with a spring sale the best of luck! I hope that Show, Grand Island, NE the spring calving season is going well for everyone and the weather is toleraEntry Deadline for NJAS– NJAA Photography, Creative Writing ble. I look forward to seeing you all at upcoming sales and Angus events. As Cook–Off and Graphic Design. www.njaa.info always, if I can be of any assistance, do not hesitate to let me know.

May 25- NJAS– NJAA Public Speaking entry and outline deadline, Career Devolvement Contest entry and resume deadline.

Sincerely, May 25– Late entry deadline National Jr Angus show– online only Esther McCabe June 3-4– Ks Jr Angus Preview Show, Hutchinson KJAA President June 15– LEAD registrations due www.njaa.info (620) 636-0245 July 3-9 - National Jr Angus Show, Grand Island, NE .

August 6-9 - LEAD, Phoenix, AZ KJAA OFFICERS 2015-16 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1) President: - Esther McCabe, Elk City, esthermccabe123@yahoo.com (620) 636-0245) President Elect: Chelsey Figge, Onaga 1st Vice President: Megan Green, Leavenworth 2nd Vice President: Luke Sankey, Andale Secretary: Anna Carpenter, Wamego Treasurer: Grady Dickerson, Paradise Reporter - Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Past President: Cody Theis, Leavenworth Membership Directors: Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence, Reid Shipman, Manhattan

DIRECTORS District 1: Kady Figge, Onaga District 2: Laura Carpenter, Wamego District 5: Ethan Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Bryanna Hite, Valley Center Director’s At-Large: Sarah Pelton, Paradise.; Bailey Osborne, Murdock; Grace Shive, Mount Hope; Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill.

ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term Howard & Elise Woodbury….... hhwoodbury@hotmail.com (3rd year 2013) David and Stephanie Dickerson.. stephanie@gorhamtel.com (2nd year 2014) David and Susan Shipman…...... sshipman@kstatesports.com (1st year 2015) Anne Lampe…………….……...………….……...(620)872-3915 home/office, 620-874- 4273 cell, .kansasangus@wbsnet.org

www.kansasangus.org Kansas Angus Association

Pssst! Wanna be an INSIDER?

By Steve Suther, Director of Industry Information, Certified Angus Beef LLC The Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand is free to own and use, and pays millions of dollars to all who participate. That’s right, it costs nothing for the thousands of Angus producers who own it, but packers pay $50 million a year for cattle that qualify.

The brand connects farmers and ranchers with the thousands of retailers and restaurateurs around the world that also make more by providing the best beef for consumers, who keep coming back for more.

Are you getting your share? Are you keeping up with the market forces that influence price movements for beef and cattle? We can help you and your bull customers.

Check out CAB ® Insider (http://www.cabpartners.com/news/cabinsider/) for analysis you won’t find anywhere else, providing a link to the brand that your efforts help supply with the best cattle in the world.

Beef Cattle Specialist Paul Dykstra keeps an eye on every segment in the beef production chain and a finger on the market pulse. His commentaries on what affects quality, pounds and prices are fed by data from sources like Urner Barry, which has provided meat industry information since the 19th century. It has tracked prices for CAB cuts and wholesale carcasses 10 ▪ Febuary 2016 ▪ Kansas Angus News

for more than a decade.

This CAB report is not just another pile of “information.” It’s a standing invitation to read, think, act and begin a dialog with your brand. The regular email from Paul says, “Here’s CAB Insider, sent to an exclusive list every two weeks. To discuss anything in this edition, past or future, just click reply.”

In this case, if you would like your email added to our still-exclusive-butgrowing list of those who take ownership of their brand and make use of a free but valuable market-planning tool, just send an email to me at Steve@certifiedangusbeef.com. And as Paul says in signing off, “Many thanks on behalf of the brand.”

BLACK VELVET CATTLE Angus with Substance and Power ….. “The Right Kind” 7th Annual Production Sale SELLING 109 HEAD, 70 BULLS, 27 HEIFERS, 12 BRED FEMALES OR PAIRS!

March 22, 2016, 1 PM Mankato Livestock Commission

Visitors always welcome!

Mankato, Kansas sires represented: Musgrave Aviator, Black Loch & Big Sky; Connealy Consensus 7229; Sitz Wisdom; BVC In Focus 9009, Jindra Double Vision; SAV Bismarck; Pro Bull; SAV Brilliance; Barstow Cash; Hoover Dam, Upward & more.

BVC Cash Flow 5056 #18119400

BVC Queen Lass W 516 #18119438

Barstow Cash son

Sitz Wisdom daughter

BVC Dark Thirty 5016

BVC Pro Bull 5035

#18119359

#18119379

Musgrave Black Loch son

Buffalos Pro Bull son

View videos on line and bid at DVAuction.com

BVC Big Sky 5055 #18119399 Musgrave Big Sky son

BVC Hoover Dam 5033 #18119377 Hoover Dam son

Richard, Deb & Seth Bartholomew 1500 170 Rd., Mankato, KS 785-378-3338 or 785-738-8940 blackvelvetcattle@gmail.com blackvelvetcattle.com

Season Opener

30th Annual Sale March 21, 1 p.m.

Selling 75 Hereford bulls, 75 Angus bulls and 75 heifer pairs

Featuring progeny from heavy hitters like these

CL 1 Domino 1131Y

Sitz Upward 4970

43189582

16632983

Sire: CL 1 Domino 955W Dam: CL 1 Dominette 615S BW 1.9; WW 60; YW 97; MM 37; M&G 67; FAT -0.001; REA 0.23; MARB 0.20

Sire: Sitz Upward 307R Dam: Sitz Pride 2561 BW .8; WW 72; YW 132; MM 25; FAT -0.006; REA 0.52; MARB 0.11

1350 N.E. 100 Ave. • Claflin, KS 67525 Gerald Beran Jr. • 620-­‐587-­‐3407 620-­‐786-­‐9569 Cell Craig Beran • 620-­‐587-­‐3709 620-­‐786-­‐9703 Cell Terry Beran • 620-­‐786-­‐4372 Cell bdherefords.com beranbrothers@hbcomm.net

150 Bulls Sell

(Including 100 Angus Bulls & 50 A+ Balancer Bulls)

26th Annual Production Sale Wed. • March 2, 2016 • 1 p.m.

Spring Valley Ranch near Agra, KS www.FergusonAngus.com

Double Vision

Connealy Black Granite

Connealy Consensus 7308

Power Tool

2016 Sale - Sires Represented Include: Sire Sons Selling Sire Sons Selling Connealy Black Granite 19 Connealy Consensus 7308 9 VAR Discovery 17 Connealy In Focus 4925 7 Double Vision 14 Sedgwicks Outlaw 7 Schiefelbein Protocol 392 14 VAR Confirmed 1269 7 WMR Infinity 141 13 SAV Final Answer 4 Power Tool 11 Sitz Logic 4 JMB Traction 9 PA Safeguard 021 4 SAV Bruiser 9 Connealy Solution 9327 4 For buyer’s convenience, Request a sale book by e-mail, text, phone or mail.

Sale will be broadcast on DVAuction!

Registered Angus herd est. 1972 Lynn & Lori Ferguson Brice & Vicki Korobka 878 E. Santa Fe Rd Cell: 785-533-1530 Agra, Kansas 67621 svferg@ruraltel.net Cell: 785-476-5345 www.FergusonAngus.com

JMB Angus Rains Simmental N Bar Cattle Co.

Bull Sale

Thursday, March 3, 2016

12:30 MST

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

Selling 135 Lots

• 55 Angus Bulls • 20 Simmental/SimAngus Bulls • 30+ Simmental/SimAngus Heifers • 30 Red Angus Bulls

Sitz Top Game Ranks second in the breed for $W, $F, $G and $B. He ranks #2 in the breed for ribeye EPD and many of his sons have been sought after by registered producers. His carcass traits are right where they need to be. His legs and feet structure are excellent. Top Game will add performance and end product values along with excellent growth. Top Game daughters are proving to be moderate, easy-fleshing with excellent udders and boast an average WWR of 103. Top Game son was third high-selling bull at Stevenson Angus 2014 Fall Production Sale. Owned with Express Ranches and Sitz Angus. Semen available.

JMB Traction • JMB Emulota 013 posts a progeny record of BW 3@98, WR 3@113, YR 2@110, %IMF 5@118, and UREA 5@104 in large contemporaries. JMB Traction 292 is 14th among proven sires for $B, 16th among proven sires for $F, and 8th among proven sires for RE. 3 full sisters to Traction available. Owned with Trowbridge Farms, Deer Valley, and Bob Tiedeman.

Semen Available through Select Sires.

Angus Sires: Sitz Top Game, JMB Traction, CCA Emblazon 702, AAR Ten Fold, Connealy Final Solution, Connealy Black Granite, E&B Cahoots Simmental Sires: NLC Upgrade, Longevity, NLC Upgrade Wide Track, Trademark, Conquest (Red Angus), • The breed’s No. 1 registration Ranch Hand, In Dew Time, Top Grade sire for 2013 … and again in Red Angus Sires: NBar Hamley, N Bar Ike, 2014!

• Upgrade adds muscle, body and Lightning McQueen, a 5-L Tradesman son (easy performance without increasing calving bull), all heifer bulls frame, and sires very useful females.

• He has surfaced as one of the top ranking fertility sires in the Genex PregCheck database!

Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled.

JMB Angus Joel Bunker & Mary Myers • 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 785/751-4438

NBar Hamley • Red Angus • NBAR Hamley is a phenotypically flawless son of the now deceased PIE Billings. With a 791 lb. Adj. WW at a ratio of 120, use Hamley to add pounds and muscle dimension in a sound and attractive package.

Hamley’s pedigree provides a unique outcross mating opportunity to many of the breed’s more heavily used bloodlines. In addition with his super look, hip shape, and bone structure, Hamley is an excellent choice for Durham Red programs.

(At Kansas Bull Development Near Wamego) 4 Miles East of Wamego On US Hwy 24, then 6 ½ Miles North on Onaga Road

Selling 40 Bulls!

*24 Simmental & SimAngus Yearlings * 1 Simmental Herd Sire *15 15-­‐18 Month old Angus Bulls

Simmental Bull (He Sells!)

Simmental Bull (He Sells!)

Son of MR NLC Upgrade U8676

Son of Hook ’s Yellowstone 97Y

Angus Bull (He Sells!)

Angus Bull (He Sells!)

Son of Sydgen Trust

Son of VAR Reserve

Dikeman Simmentals

Huninghake Angus Ranch

Manhattan, Kansas www.dikemansimmentals.com

Frankfort, Kansas www.huninghakeangusranch.com

Michael Dikeman (785) 770-­‐2977 mdikeman@ksu.edu

Randy Huninghake (785) 556-­‐0319 huninghake.angus@gmail.com

Lazy H Ranch 14th Annual Bull Sale Sunday • March 6, 2016 • 1 p.m.

Selling more than 110 Bulls: 90+ Angus and 20+ Charolais 14-24 months old

At the Ranch South of Hays, KS

Spring Yearlings: 35 Spring ET Flush Mates Sell!

3 flush brothers sell

4 flush brothers sell

LHR Payweight 1682-5165

Reg. No. 18332534 $B +154.91 • Payweight 1682 x Mile High 5 flush brothers sell

LHR Comrade 5263

Reg. No. 18318050 $B +153.79 • Connealy Comrade x Future Direction 4268 8 flush brothers sell

LHR Consensus 7229-5109 Reg. No. 18318034 $B +149.16 • Consensus 7229 x Upward

Sire Groups Represented: AAR Ten X 7008 • Connealy Consensus 7229 • RR Consensus 1175 • Basin Payweight 1682 • WR Journey-1X74 • Sitz Investment 660Z • Mohnen Long Haul 502 • First Option 1563 • Tex Demand 2791 • Connealy Earnan 076E • Sitz Top Game 561X • New Day 454-1N30

LHR Tex Demand 5142

Reg. No. 18318064 $B +140.80 • Tex Demand x Upward

8 maternal brothers sell

LHR Ten X 5122

Reg. No. 18318042 $B +174.70 • Ten X x Future Direction 4268

Fall Yearlings: 55 Elite 20-month-old Bulls Sell!

3 flush mates sell

4 flush mates sell

11 First Option sons sell

LHR Epic 4506

LHR Long Haul 4501

LHR First Option 4503

8 Investment sons sell

From Upward’s flush sister

9 Consensus 1175 sons sell

LHR Investment 4756

LHR 7008 Ten X 4560

LHR Consensus 1175-3820

Reg. No.18245825 $B +158.89 • Connealy Earnan x Sitz Upward 307R

Reg. No.18245803 $B +154.88 • Sitz Investment x Future Direction 4268

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Reg. No. 18264418 $B +143.09 • Mohnen Long Haul x Destination 928

Reg. No. 18118121 $B +185.96 • Ten X 7008 x Summitcrest Complete 1P55

Reg. No. 18095886 $B +138.62 • First Option 1563 x SAV Bullion

Reg. No. 17854154 $B +132.28 • RR Consensus 1175 x Future Direction 4268

1/7/16 9:12 AM

Also selling: 40 Registered Angus Females 25 Open Yearling Heifers and 15 Fall Bred Heifers Spring Yearlings: Many ET Flush Mates Sell!

LHR Rita 0801-5132

LHR Rita 8858-5159

LHR Blacklass 0562-5119

Reg. No. 18318009 $B +138.06 • Payweight 1682 x Mile High 3718

Reg. No. 18318041 $B +190.55 • Ten X x Future Direction 4268

LHR Blacklass 0562-5268

LHR Susie 5203

LHR Ever Entense 1594-5154

Reg. No. 18318084 $B +207.06 • VAR Discovery x Future Direction 4268

Reg. No. 18318080 $B +162.29 • VAR Discovery x Consensus 7229

LHR Ever Entense 0214-5103

LHR Kildonan Erica 5201

LHR Blackcap 5213

Reg. No. 18318057 $B +160.61 • WR Journey-1X74 x Upward 307R

Reg. No. 18327845 $B +173.79 • Sitz Top Game x Future Direction 4268

Reg. No. 18318037 $B +137.27 • Consensus 7229 x Upward 307R

Reg. No. 18318082 $B +91.14 • Right Answer x Cash Flow

Reg. No. 18318029 $B +99.39 • RR Consensus 1175 x EXT

15 Fall Bred Heifers Sell!

LHR Susie 6610-4542

Reg. No. 18286538 $B +122.24 • Mohnen Long Haul x Destination 928 EPDs as of 1/5/16

LHR Kidonan Erica 4755

Reg. No. 18245820 $B +163.28 • Sitz Top Game x Future Direction 4268

Lazy H Ranch Kansas

Mark Rohr 735 240th Avenue • Hays, KS 67601 785-625-4650 or 785-432-1107 View sale cattle online at www.lhrbulls.com

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LHR Ever Entense 4766 Reg. No. 18245784 $B +114.80 • New Day 1N30 x Rito 1I2

Video Broadcast by DV Auction Videos available for viewing www.lhrbulls.com

Many Full Brothers and Sisters from our Embryo Transplant Program All ET Bulls & Females are HD i50K Bulls & Heifers Developed on the Ranch

Marketing Agent – Dick Beck – 770-846-0046

1/7/16 9:12 AM

Zagar Angus Farm 557 East 610 Ave. ▪ Girard, Ks 66743 (620)724-4086

Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Sydgen Massive 9518, Sydgen 1386 Design 3389, Checkerhill Madrid N11, Sydgen 2088 Focus 9003

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Showring Purple NWSS, Denver, Colorado

PVF Missie 4149 won reserve grand champion female at the 2016 National Western Stock Show's Junior Angus Show, Jan. 14 in Denver, Colo. Esther McCabe, Elk City, Kan., owns the June 2014 daughter of C&C Priority 1428B EXAR. She first won intermediate champion She also won reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2016 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show.

McCurry WIN Miss Wix 3119 won reserve senior champion female at the 2016 National Western Stock Show's Junior Angus Show, Jan. 14 in Denver, Colo. Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, Kan., owns the winning female.

She also won reserve senior champion female at the 2016 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show .

Sankeys Caprock 451 won senior bull calf champion - division 3 at the 2016 National Western Stock Show's Angus Bull Sale Show, Jan. 13 in Denver, Colo. Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., consigned the winning bull.

Schillings R&L Classified won senior bull calf champion at the 2016 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 13-15 in Denver, Colo. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the winning bull.

McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan., won grand champion pen of three heifers at the 2016 National Western Stock Show's Angus Carload and Pen Show, Jan. 16 in Denver, Colo. The September and October 2014 heifers posted an average weight of 1,147 pounds and are sired by S A V Bismarck 5682. This pen first claimed champion yearling pen.

KS Angus Calendar 2/19/2016 Lundgren Angus Ranch 2/23/2016 Mill Creek Ranch

Gove, KS Manhattan, KS

2/25/2016 GG&T Cattle Co. Bull Sale 2/26/2016 Southwest Angus Genetics Bull Sale 3/1/2016 Dix Angus Ranch Bull Sale 3/2/2016 Carcass Plus Bull Sale 3/2/2016 Ferguson Angus

Quinter, KS Dodge City, KS Stockton, KS Isabel, KS Agra, KS

3/3/2016 JMB Angus & Friends 3/4/2016 The Legacy Sale– KS State University 3/5/2016 Laflin Angus Ranch 3/6/2016 Lazy H Ranch 3/7/2016 Lyons Ranch 3/9/2016 May-Way Farms 3/9/2016 Stucky Ranch

Sharon Springs, KS Manhattan, KS Manhattan, KS Hays, KS Manhattan, KS Overbrook, KS Kingman, KS

3/10/2016 BJ Angus Genetics 3/10/2016 McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale 3/11/2016 Bar S Ranch 3/12/2016 Mill Brae Ranch 3/12/2016 SF Farms PT Bull Sale 3/15/2016 Hinkson Angus Ranch

Manhattan, KS Burrton, KS Paradise, KS Maple Hill, KS Garnett, KS Cottonwood Falls, KS

3/16/2016 Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders' Sale 3/16/2016 Woodbury Farms 3/17/2016 Benoit Angus Ranch 3/19/2016 Molitor Angus Farm 3/19/2016 Stratford Angus

La Crosse, KS Overbrook, KS Esbon, KS Zenda, KS Pratt, KS

3/19/2016 Alcove Cattle Co. On Target Bull Sale 3/20/2016 April Valley Farm PT Bull & Female Sale 3/20/2016 Vision Quest Angus Ranch 3/21/2016 Beran Bros.

3/21/2016 High Tech Beef

Blue Rapids, KS Leavenworth, KS Yates Center, KS Claflin, KS Leonardville, KS

3/21/2016 Lindell Angus High Tech Beef Sale 3/22/2016 Black Velvet Cattle 3/23/2016 Larson Angus Ranch 3/24/2016 McCabe Genetics 3/26/2016 New Haven Angus 3/28/2016 Oleen Bros.

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

3/29/2016 KW Cattle Co. Bull Sale 3/30/2016 Flat Iron Angus 4/2/2016 Gardiner Angus Ranch 4/4/2016 Green Garden Angus 4/4/2016 Herbster Angus Farms Bull Sale

Fort Scott, KS Washington, KS Ashland, KS Ellsworth, KS Falls City, NE (sale Marysville, KS)

4/6/2016 Kansas Bull Test Sale 4/7/2016 Kaiser Angus 4/9/2016 Strong Angus 4/18/2016 Ohlde Cattle Co. 5/21/2016 Chair Rock Ranch

Beloit, KS Park, KS Gardner, KS Marysville, KS Greeley, KS

Submit your Sale or Event

Send Kansas Angus sale dates and events to Kansasangus@wbsnet.org.

KAA members and KAN advertisers may list their sale/event on the calendar free of charge. It is the responsibly of the member to submit dates.

The length of the calendar in each KAN is at the discretion of the editor; for more dates visit www.kansasangus.org or www.angus.org

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary Attention High School Seniors 2016

The American Angus Auxiliary scholarships are presented annually. Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded. The total amount awarded will range from $12,000 to $15,000. Each state Angus Auxiliary is entitled to submit one girl and one boy application for the national scholarships. The two applications must be submitted by the state or regional scholarship chairperson to the American Angus Auxiliary Chairperson. The recipients will be announced at the National Junior Angus Show in July. Application is online at

www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Application due April 1 Kansas high school seniors to be eligible to compete for the national scholarship above you must first compete and qualify on the state level. Kansas will choose one girl applicant and one boy applicant to go onto national competition. However the number of scholarship recipients in Kansas will be determined by the number of qualified applicants. Postmark deadline for Ks scholarships is April 1. and must be submitted to Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, Melody McCurry, 4515 S. Rayl Road, Burrton, KS 67020. the application can be downloaded at the web address above, all national rules and guidelines apply in the Kansas competition. Kansas winners will be announced at the KJAA Preview Show.

2016 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

President -Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Vice President- Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Secretary– Wendy Flory Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Melissa Cozzitorto Past President/Advisor- Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2016– Chairman Melody McCurry

Pillow

Placemats

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20635 Hessdale Road Alma, KS 66401 David Breiner 785-449-2841 Cell 785-456-4790 Chad Breiner 785-564-2091 Ryan Breiner 785-207-3070 Bob & Derek Moore Annual Sale last Tuesday in February

www.millcreekranch.com

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Those Famous Gloves

www.plainjans.com

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Selling 180 Bulls 50 Registered Angus 60 Angus-Salers Optimizers • 70 Purebred Salers Highlighted by the GG&T National Western Pen Bulls

41st Annual Production Sale Thursday, February 25, 2016 • At the ranch

Plus– 55 Elite Females

50 Bred • 5 Open – Brood Cow & Show Prospects Calving-Ease Bulls with Muscle & Performance

GGT Discovery 98C BW +2.1 WW +63 YW +114 Milk +25 BW 78 • 205 Day Wt. 752 • Sire: VAR Discovery 2240

GGT Ten X 136C BW +1.0 WW +68 YW +119 Milk +23 BW 74 • 205 Day Wt. 846 • Sire: AAR Ten X 7008 SA

GGT Confidence 231C BW -1.0 WW +52 YW +93 Milk +22 BW 70 • 205 Day Wt. 713 • Sire: Connealy Confidence 0100

GGT Angus Valley 80C BW +.9 WW +50 YW +93 Milk +21 BW 74 • 205 Day Wt. 718 • Sire: SAV Angus Valley 1867

GGT Waylon 232C BW I+1.6 WW I+51 YW I+93 Milk I+29 BW 76 • 205 Day Wt. 719 • Sire: Baldridge Waylon W34

GGT Upward 229C BW +2.1 WW +56 YW +103 Milk +29 BW 74 • 205 Day Wt. 730 • Sire: Sitz Upward 307R

Sires include: Discovery • Connealy Consensus • Final Answer • Upward • VDAR Really Windy • Denver • In Focus • Waylon • Connealy Confidence • Angus Valley • SAV Brand Name • SAV Resource • Connealy Contrast • CC&7 • Connealy Shrek • Ten X GG&T Angus Bulls . . . Thick, Stout, Performance Bulls, selling at an affordable price!

GGT P BK Big Iron 19C BW +1.1 WW +57 YW +106 Milk +19 BW 77 • 205 Day Wt. 838 • Sire: GGT Motive 120Y

GGT Counsel 46C BW +0.6 WW +54 YW +101 Milk +20 BW 69 • 205 Day Wt. 777 • Sire: Connealy Consensus

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EPDs 12/8/15

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Gary Werth 1695 County Road 80 • Quinter, KS 67752 (785)769-4833 or 5325 Evenings Garrett Werth (785) 769-3165 Reid Werth (785) 769-4855

View Photos and Sneak-Peek video on our website • www.ggtcattle.com

Stratford Angus Production Sale March 19, 2016, in Pratt, KS

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BW WW YW Milk CW Marb RE $W $F $G $B -.5 +41 +79 +19 +68 +.64 +1.23 +42.66 +34.66 +39.99 +190.88

EPDs as of 1/5/16

Selling: 80 – 18-month-old bulls - half are calving-ease 50 – Yearling CE Bulls 100 – Commercial Spring Pairs 500 – Commercial Yearlings

Selling half interest with the option to double in one of the most unique proven donor matrons in the breed today. This female has amassed over $200,000 in progeny sales and is the dam of the No. 1 $Beef female (Dean Queenie Y120) in the Angus breed who resides at Cox Ranches in Texas and has sold 2 pregnancies for over $50,000 each so far. She resides in the top 100 cows in the breed for $Beef, ranks in the top 20% of current dams for CED, BW, CEM, $EN, CW, Marb, RE, $G and $B as well as one of the most powerful made females in the breed. Also selling a Journey and a Payweight 006S heifer pregnancy out of this female.

Stratford Angus Steve Stratford 90453 NW 70th St. Pratt, KS 67124 Office: 620-546-4646 Cell: 620-546-1789 strato@havilandtelco.com

www.stratfordangus.com

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For Sale Books: Parker Friedrich 566 Hillcrest Stephenville, TX, 76401 Phone: 254-413-2420 parkerfriedrich@earthlink.net

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Reg 18106110

Reg 18292178

Barstow Cash x Galaxie

Black Granite x Everelda

Reg 18111132

Reg 17568729

10X x Upward

Reg 18299639

Final Answer with an outstanding 10X Heifer Calf

Reg 18111130

Download x Elba

10X x Jilt Bred to Conversation

ANNUAL ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE Saturday, March 5th, 2016 At the Ranch, Olsburg, KS Selling 80 Herd Bulls, 40 Fancy Females, 9 Big Time Junior Show Heifer Prospects, Halter Broke and Ready to Go Fall Pairs, Bred Heifers, Bred Cows, Donor Prospects and Embryos.

R.D.785-587-5852, Barb 785-468-3529 Look for Sale Videos and Sale Book online at www.LAFLINRANCH.com

116 Years of Time Tested, Proven Angus Genetics

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Future Angus Stockmen: AI School Sponsorship Download an application to attend AI school, courtesy of Select Sires. Deadline April 30

The future of the beef business relies on the next generation of talented cattle producers, animal scientists and entrepreneurs. The American Angus Association offers the Future Angus Stockmen program as a way to equip aspiring cattlemen and women with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful.

Now in its second year, Future Angus Stockmen is proud to offer a sponsorship for one enrollee to attend artificial insemination (AI) school, courtesy of Select Sires. Applications are now available for download online and due back by April 30. A recipient will be announced by May 16. “At Select Sires, we look forward to supporting a Future Angus Stockmen participant in attending an AI school of their choice, and contributing to their future goals and quality of their cow herd,” says Brian House, vice president, beef program and product manager for Select Sires. Future Angus Stockmen is aimed toward college-age or recent graduates who want to raise high quality Angus-based commercial cattle. The program offers educational opportunities that teach participants how to thrive in the cattle industry, social networking to connect them with fellow producers, and leadership development to instill an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to improve their businesses. “Future Angus Stockmen is all about connecting young producers with new technology and ideas to improve their cattle operations for years to come,” says Ginette Gottswiller, Association director of commercial programs.

“We’re grateful to Select Sires for offering to sponsor one of our participants to attend AI school, and I hope many young producers will apply and take advantage of this opportunity.” Participants will learn how to use proven information such as expected progeny differences (EPDs) and dollar-value indexes ($Values), while incorporating DNA technology to make data-driven decisions. In partnership with Zoetis, the American Angus Association offers those enrolled in the program a special, reduced rate for GeneMax® Advantage™ and GeneMax Focus™ tests. Future Angus Stockmen enrollment can be completed at any time, and enrollment forms can be found in the commercial programs section at www.angus.org.

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Wednesday, March 2, 20

Near Isabel, Kansas at Poland Angus Ranch

SELLING 70 ANGUS BULLS, INCLUDING: 25 Fall Yearling Angus Bulls 45 Spring Yearling Angus Bulls

CE: +12, BW: -0.1, WW: +63, YW: +118 79 MILK: +27, SC: +0.93, MARB: +0.79, RE: +0.38, $B: +129.

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EF Complement Werner War Party Poss Total Impact Connealy Counselor KCF Bennett Absolute

VAR Discovery Sedgwicks Outlaw SS Cowboy Duff Jetset Cox Compliance

KCF Bennett Absolute

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CE: +13, BW: -0.9, WW: +66, YW: +122 33 MILK: +14, SC: +1.24, MARB: +0.88, RE: +0.87, $B: +163.

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EPDs: CE: +0, BW: +2.2, WW: +77, YW: +140 08 MILK: +32, SC: +1.63, MARB: +0.69, RE: +0.71, $B: +165.

POLAND ANGUS RANCH

Richard Poland 11230 NE Harvest Rd. | Isabel, KS 67065 620.739.4587 - home | 620.886.1720 - cell www .pol anda ngu s.co m

By EF Complement AAA#: 18114434

CE: +9, BW: 0.5, WW: +59, YW: +108 MILK: +27, SC: NA, MARB: +0.39, RE: +0.56, $B: +115.36 EPDs:

CB FARMS Berry Bortz 30142 NE 100th Ave. | Preston, KS 67583 620.656.4425 - home | 620.546.6077 - cell www .cbf arm s.or g

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Call Mike or Mary (785) 698-2225 or visit WolfCreekAngus.com for more information, including prices, pedigrees and performance data.

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