Kansas Angus News - 2023 Fall

Number 641 Fall 2023

KAA FALL Investment Sale is September 22 in Manhattan

The second annual Kansas Angus Association sponsored Fall Investment Female Sale will be on Friday, September 22, 12 p.m. at the Stanley Stout Center, KSU, Manhattan. To discuss the consignment offering or criteria please reach out to sale manager Justin Stout, Stout Auction Services (913) 645-3136, Matt Caldwell (913) 755-1105 or American Angus Association Regional Manager Jeff Mafi (816) 344-4266. Scan the code to view the sale catalog or visit www.kansasangus.org. See pages 6-7 for sale advertisement and listing of consigners. Online bidding on LiveAuctions.TV2.0

Kansas Delegates to American Angus Association Convention of Delegated Elected

Last spring a form on which to nominate Delegates to the 140th Annual Convention of Delegates was sent to active life or regular members of the American Angus Association who qualified as Eligible Voting Members by April 9, 2023. Nominees could be any Eligible Voting Member whose farm or ranch is in the same state as the nominator. After completed forms were returned to the Association office in St. Joseph, ballots were prepared and sent to Eligible Voting Members in each voting district (state or Canada). A complete list of Delegates and Alternates to the 2023 Annual Convention of Delegates of the American Angus Association, to be held Monday, Nov. 6 in Orlando, Florida, is listed at https://www.angus.org/General/Delegate.

Kansas Delegates: Greg McCurry, Sedgwick; John Jay McCurry, Hutchinson; Gerald M. Theis, Leavenworth; Anne Lampe, Scott City; Matthew Perrier, Eureka; Mark Gardiner, Ashland; Trey Hinkson, Cottonwood Falls; Lori Fink, Randolph; Chris Sankey, Council Grove; Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Gordon D. Stucky, Kingman; Brandon New, Leavenworth; Clinton Lewis Laflin, Russell. Alternates: Damon New, Leavenworth; Chris Pelton, Paradise; Sharon Laflin Sankey, Council Grove; Neal Haverkamp, Bern; Elizabeth M. Perkins, Lorraine; Joshua Laflin, Olsburg; Stuart Rose, Cheney; Thomas D. Perrier, Eureka; Matt Caldwell, Fort Scott; Douglas Benoit, Esbon; Barbara A. Downey, Wabaunsee; Amy Langvardt, Alta Vista

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Annual Meeting & Banquet ▪ Jan. 20, 2024

Futurity Jr. Show- Jan 21 2024, Hutchinson, KS

The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) Banquet and 72nd Annual Meeting is January 20 in Hutchinson at the Kansas State Fairgrounds . The educational presentations and annual meeting will be in the afternoon. The annual banquet which will include a social hour, the Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction, honorary member induction, KAA Directory page auction, Miss Kansas Angus crowning and the KJAA t-shirt fundraiser auction will be in the Cottonwood Court building on the fairgrounds later on Saturday evening.

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The President's Pen

As we move into Fall, I’d like to first thank everyone who took the time to come to the 150th anniversary celebration in Victoria, KS, in May. We had a fabulous turnout, great weather, fantastic food, and informative speakers. Many of us took the opportunity to tour the Grant home, and we’d like to thank Anne for all the work she put into this event.

The Junior Angus Preview show was well attended, and as always, the juniors represented Kansas well at the national show in Grand Island.

Check the fall calendar for Kansas member’s production sales coming up. If you are looking for marketing opportunities, consider the KAA sponsored Fall Investment Female sale in Manhattan and the ongoing commercial female sale in Pratt the first Saturday in December. The state fair is, again, an ROV show on September 16.

While I know the moisture has been spotty across the state, our area has benefited from almost 20 inches of rain over the Spring & Summer. This rain has helped not only our grass, but our dispositions, as well.

Wishing you all a happy and prosperous Fall!

Best wishes,

Darin Huck, DVM

2023 Kansas Angus Association President 620-338-4021

Notes & News from Anne

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►Today– Check out the KAA Calendar on page 20, read this issue of the KAN, Sept. 16 Attend the Kansas State Fair, Sept.22 Attend the KAA Fall Investment Sale, Oct. 31 Make sure your KAA dues are current for inclusion in the 2024 Directory, Nov. 15 Reserve your Directory advertisement space, Nov. 20 Consignments due for KAA Commercial Sale, Dec. 2

Attend the 32nd KAA Commercial Female Sale, Dec. 10 Ads due for January issue of KAN ( see schedule on page 21) Save the Date and plan to attend the KAA Annual Meeting & Banquet Jan. 20-21, 2024.

Until next time,

Anne S. Lampe, Kansas Angus Association Manager, Kansas Angus News Editor, Kanasasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-874-4273

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President : Darin Huck, Dodge City

Vice President : Lynne Hinrichsen, Westmoreland

Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273

Treasurer: Cash Schilling, Edson

Past President: Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater

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# 5 Stephanie Dickerson, Paradise 2024

# 6 Ben Williams, Hutchinson 2025

# 7 Adam Jones, St. Francisville 2025 # 8 Cole Gardiner, Ashland 2025

Directors At Large (Commercial)

Trey Hinkson, Cottonwood Falls 2025

Brad Schrick, Hiawatha 2026

Bryce Barnett, Muscotah 2024

Directors At Large (Purebred)

Elizabeth Perkins, Ellsworth 2026

Spencer Jones, Wamego 2025

Craig Beran, Claflin 2024

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Cover ▪ photo by Ellie Laflin “ The Boss” Overall champion photo at the 2023 National Jr Angus Show.

Kansas Angus Association

KansasAngus Directory

CHRIS & SHAREE SANKEY

1121 Lake Road - Council Grove, KS 66846

620.343.0456 - 620.343.0288

sankeys6nranch@yahoo.com

sankeys6nranch.com

facebook.com/sankeys6nranch

CODY & LINDSAY SANKEY CAROLINE & CYRUS 517.749.5556

DUSTIN & JEANA HURLBUT BAYLER & MATTIE 605.380.8052

Sankeys Valee 653- AAA. 18776870

Sells bred to Silveira’s Forbes 8088

Forbes son out of Valee 653. Division Champion, ‘23 WNAF

Wilks Henrietta Pride 6364 - AAA. 18550451 Sells bred to Silveira’s Forbes 8088

Division Champion, ‘23 WNAF

Congratulations Sydney Rylaarsdam-Schoo Forbes daughter, sold in our 2022 Fall Sale

PGS Division Champion, ‘23 WNAF Grand Champion PGS Female, ‘23 KAF Congratulations Tayle Black Sold in our 2022 Fall Sale

PGS Class Winner, ‘23 National Jr. Angus Show Congratulations Mataya Kraft Sold in our 2022 Fall Sale

Grand Champion Female, ‘23Johnson Co. Res. Champion Female, ‘23 NEK Jr Angus Show

Congratulations Lilly Parks Sold in our 2022 Fall Sale

Angus Business

Dean Klahr engages in premiere education BLI

Dean Klahr, Topeka, Kan., attended the 2023 Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) June 13-17. The annual event is hosted by the American Angus Association and funded by the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef® brand (CAB®). BLI provides Association members the opportunity to experience the beef value chain from pasture to plate.

“It’s truly a privilege to welcome a new Beef Leaders Institute class each year,” said Mark McCully, Association CEO. “This unique experience fosters growth for attendees and provides an opportunity to connect with their fellow breeders.”

Participants began the week at the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Missouri. While at the breed’s headquarters, attendees met with staff to learn about the many departments and programs housed within the Association. Several Association employees offered insights, including Mark McCully; Kelli Retallick-Riley, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) president; and Clay Zwilling, Angus MediaSM president.

Attendees then hit the road, departing from Saint Joseph to further explore the production and processing sectors of the beef industry. They toured Tyson Fresh Meats in Dakota City, Nebraska, and Weborg Feedyards in Pender, Nebraska.

For the next leg of the trip, attendees traveled to Ohio to continue studying the beef value chain. While visiting Buckhead Toledo, Northwood, Ohio, participants experienced the preparation of value-added CAB® products. They explored the impact of genetics in the beef industry at STgenetics, Tiffin, Ohio.

The final days of the experience were spent in The Culinary Center at the CAB® brand’s headquarters in Wooster, Ohio. From a “Taste the Difference,” steak tasting to a hands-on beef fabrication demonstration in the meat lab, participants explored the specifications behind putting a CAB® steak on the dinner table. Their newly gained knowledge was even put to the test as they prepared their own steaks with the assistance of world-class chef, Venoy Roggers, III. During a week fully immersing themselves in the industry, the BLI class realized how the cattle they raise influence the industry well beyond their pastures.

“We’re always selling bulls and you see the commercial people, but you don’t really see what happens to the beef after it leaves,” said Trevor Hinkle, an attendee from Nevada, Missouri. “It’s just a really interesting process to see what happens after it gets to the packer, leaves the packer, and how there’s value made along the whole chain, and how many people are really working to do that. it’s a really eyeopening experience.”

Hinkle said he’s eager to take what he learned home and share it with his operation’s customers. He expressed his gratitude for the knowledge, perspective and new friendships gained throughout the week.

“We are proud to support educational opportunities like Beef Leaders Institute for our members,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “Providing experiences that prepare our breeders for success is a vital part of the Foundation’s mission to ensure a bright future for the breed.”

Providing continued education for the Angus membership is a priority for the Association. BLI is designed to equip members ages 25 to 45 with the resources to understand all segments of the beef industry. Attendees leave as stronger, more effective leaders for the Angus breed

and beef industry. To learn more about BLI, visit www.angus.org/Event/ BLIEntryForm. The 2024 application will be available in early November.

Yon Family Farms to donate 2024 Angus Foundation Heifer Package

Sale of Yon Sarah K1233 to support Angus Foundation’s mission of education, youth and research.

The 2024 Angus Foundation Heifer Package will be donated by Yon Family Farms of Ridge Spring, South Carolina. The heifer, Yon Sarah K1233 (AAA *20450734), is a maternal sister to both Yon Top Cut G730 (AAA +*19476453) and Yon Saluda (AAA +*20336998). Yon Sarah K1233 is safe in calf to Yon Toccoa F1054 (AAA +*19306162), with an anticipated due date of March 21, 2024.

The heifer, offered for sale in January at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress, will support the Foundation’s mission of furthering Angus education, youth and research efforts.

“It was very humbling for our family to even be asked to donate the heifer package to the Angus Foundation,” said Kevin Yon. “The Sarah cow family is one of those families here at Yon Family Farms that has done extremely well.” Yon Family Farms is a first-generation seedstock operation whose focus is to provide high quality, value-added cattle to satisfied customers. They aim for their customers to believe that honesty, quality, service and value are synonymous with their name. Kevin and Lydia Yon started the operation in 1996, and now work alongside their three children, Sally, Drake and Corbin, who each returned to the farm after attending college. The Yons host both a spring and fall production sale, selling around 425 registered Angus bulls and 200 females annually.

“We feel incredibly fortunate to have the Yon family offer this bred female from their proven donor, Yon Sarah D668,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “The Yon family is a testament to our mission, having participated in many opportunities supported by the Angus Foundation themselves. We can’t thank them enough for their dedication to the future of our breed.” The sale of the heifer package benefits the Angus Fund, which provides unrestricted funding for a variety of programs supported by the Angus Foundation Beef Leaders Institute, Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference, Angus University and several ongoing research projects are among the numerous efforts funded by the Foundation.

The Heifer Package will sell Friday, January 5, 2024, prior to the start of the 85th National Angus Bull Sale during Cattlemen’s Congress. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For more information about the 2024 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, contact Boester at JBoester@Angus.org or visit www.AngusFoundation.org.

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Kansas Junior Angus Association

Greetings Kansas Junior members!

I’m pleased to introduce myself, Jayce Dickerson, as your 2023-24 Junior Angus President. I proudly represent the sixth generation cattle producer in my family from Paradise, KS.

My passion for agriculture started at a very young age helping on my family’s ranch, Bar S Ranch. I’m now working full time back on the ranch immersed in the day to day operations.

My favorite past time is working in the showbarn. One of my biggest accomplishments in the Angus association happened last summer when I was elected to the National Junior Angus Board and recently this year positioned as the NJAB Education Director. Wearing the “Green Coat” has truly been an honor and privilege representing Kansas and our Angus youth.

I look forward to leading KJAA this next year. If I can help you or answer any questions you may have, please let me know. Also, please consider joining our Kansas Junior Angus Association Facebook Group as it is a great resource of information throughout the year and also check out the KJAA webpage www.kansasangus.org/KJAA for dates, deadlines and entry forms.

Sincerely,

Jayce Dickerson

2023-24 President Kansas Jr. Angus Association jaycedickerson00@gmail.com

2023-24 Ks Jr Angus Association Board of Directors term Aug 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 2024 Officers

President-Jayce Dickerson-Paradise

President Elect-Kelsey Theis-Leavenworth

Vice President-Clay Pelton-Paradise

2nd Vice President-Austin Woodrow- Emporia

Group: Kansas Junior Angus Association

Secretary-Addie Haverkamp- Bern

Treasurer-Lyle Perrier- Eureka

Reporter-Dane Haverkamp- Bern

Historian-Sullivan Haverkamp-Bern

Co-Membership Director-Molly Hill Baldwin

Co-Membership Director- Cheyenne Brunker -Ottawa Directors

District 1 Director-Cohen Navinsky Winchester

District 2 Director-Corbin Russell-Paxico

District 3 Director-Hannah Perrier Eureka

District 4 Director- Brekyn Zier Geneso

District 5 Director-Ruby Shaver Hillsboro

District 6 Director-Jackson McCurry-Colwich

District 7 Director-Kaelyn Schilling Esbon

District 8 Director-Avery Mullen-Ulysses

Past President-Eva Hinrichsen Westmoreland

Advisors–3 year term

Clinton Laflin- clinton.laflin@outlook.com (3rd year/2024)

Mark and Brenna Wulfkuhle- wulfkuleb@gmail.com (2nd year/2025)

Neal and Marya Haverkamp- neal@namahavalleycattle.com (1st year/2026)

Anne Lampe-620-874- 4273 cell, kansasangus@wbsnet.org

www.kansasangus.org/KJAA

Raising the Bar Representatives of the Kansas Junior Angus Association, were among several Angus youth at the 2023 National Junior Angus Association's Raising the Bar conference, March 30 - April 2 in Greenville, S.C. Pictured from left are Anna McCurry and Jackson McCurry, both of Colwich; Lyle Perrier, Eureka; Creed Caldwell, Parker; Dalton Debler, Alma; and Hannah Perrier, Eureka. Eighty-six juniors from 24 state junior Angus associations participated in the conference, where they grow as leaders and explore future college and career opportunities, while networking with peers.

LEAD

These juniors represented Kansas at the 2023 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 3-6 in Modesto, Calif. Pictured front row from left are Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Anna McCurry, Colwich; and Cheyenne Brunker and Dakota Allen, both of Ottawa. Back row from left are Corbin Russell, Paxico; Jackson McCurry, Colwich; Lilly Hinkson, Cottonwood Falls; Cohen Navinsky, Winchester; and Jayce Dickerson, Paradise. A total of 132 juniors from 28 states and Canada attended the conference, “Kickin' it in Cali,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry.

Thank You

Retiring advisors Jerry and Tonya Theis, Leavenworth were presented a gift of appreciation for their 3 years of service to the KJAA. Presenting is 2022-23 Kansas Junior Angus Association President Eva Hinrichsen.

2023-24 Ks Jr Angus Association Board of Directors

These KJAA members were elected to serve on the Kansas Junior Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2023 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 3-4 in Hutchinson.

Photos by Peyton Schmitt, American Angus Association.

Champions Selected at 2023 KJAA Preview Show

Kansas junior Angus members led 108 entries at the 2023 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 3-4 in Hutchinson, Kan. Austin Vieselmeyer, Amherst, Colo., evaluated six bred-and-owned bulls, 51 owned females, 13 bred-and-owned females, 17 registered Angus steers and 21 phenotype and genotype females before choosing winners.

• FFC McCurry Check Point 2005 was named grand champion bredand-owned bull. Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan., owns the March 2022 son of S A V Checkmate 8158.

• Mileah Backhus, Russell, Kan., led the reserve grand champion bredand-owned bull. Backhus Greenie 303 is a July 2022 son of Silvieras Forbes 8088.

• RW Saras Dream 207 won Supreme Champion and grand champion owned female. Jayce Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., owns the March 2022 daughter of PVF Blacklist 7077. She first won junior champion.

• ROSE DRI Galaxie 2863 won reserve grand champion owned female. Claire Norris, Eudora, Kan., owns the March 2022 daughter of Collison Alpha 028. She first won reserve junior champion.

• Checkerhill Saras Dream 180 claimed third overall champion owned female for Cohen Navinsky, Easton, Kan. A November 2021 daughter of Silvieras Style 9303 first claimed senior champion.

• Broxton Navinsky, Easton, Kan., led the fourth overall champion owned female, MLA Proven Queen 2265. The June 2022 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B first won intermediate champion.

• Muth Simply Forever 16K claimed fifth overall champion owned female for Cheyenne Brunker, Ottawa, Kan. The June 2022 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838 first claimed reserve intermediate champion.

• Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., led the grand champion bred-andowned female. AVF Sara 6882 is an October 2022 daughter of STAG Good Times 201 ET. She first won senior calf champion.

• AVF Blackcap 6802 was named reserve grand champion bred-andowned female. Kelsey Theis owns the November 2022 daughter of PVF Marvel 9185. She first won reserve senior calf champion.

• CDN Rosebud 2280 claimed third overall champion bred-and-owned female for Cohen Navinsky. The August 2022 daughter of May-Way Perfection 42H first claimed intermediate champion.

• Jayce Dickerson led the fourth overall champion bred-and-owned female, Bar S Eilazane 2723. The May 2022 daughter of Silvieras Forbes 8088 first won reserve intermediate champion.

• Hills Ann K01 MJ claimed fifth overall champion bred-and-owned female for Molly Hill, Baldwin City, Kan. The February 2022 daughter of May-Way Play It Safe first claimed junior champion.

• Dal Porto Blackjack A24 claimed grand champion Angus steer. Eli Atkisson, Stockton, Kan., owns the April 2022 son of PVF Blacklist 7077.

• Backhus Karat 202 was named grand reserve champion Angus steer. Mileah Backhus owns the May 2022 son of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838.

• Gus, Olsburg, Kan., showed the grand champion female in the phenotype and genotype portion of the show. Laflins Galaxie 2162 is the March 2022 daughter of Laflins Ax Handle 9741.

• Molly Hill led the reserve grand champion female in the phenotype and genotype portion of the show. Hills Ann K01 MJ is the February 2022 daughter of May-Way Play It Safe

_ news release by Angus Communications, American Angus Association

Supreme Champion RW Saras Dream 207 won Supreme Champion and grand champion owned female. Jayce Dickerson, Paradise was presented the Bob Laflin Supreme Champion Memorial Buckle by the Laflin and Sankey families. Elyse Louderback, Saint George, Kan., center, and Jensen Woodworth, Enterprise, Kan., right, received the Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship at the 2023 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 3-4 in Hutchinson, Kan. Also pictured is Brenna Wulfkuhle, Auxiliary scholarship committee member presenting, left.

Jackson McCurry, Colwich, Kan., received the Kansas Angus Association Endowment Angus Foundation Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) scholarship at the 2023 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 34 in Hutchinson, Kan.

Preview

Show Showmanship Champions

These junior Angus members won top honors in novice showmanship. Pictured from left are McKinley Hanson, Morrowville, Kan., champion; and Hallie Mullen, Ulysses, Kan., reserve champion.

These junior Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship. Pictured from left are Cheyenne Brunker, Ottawa, Kan., champion; and Eli Atkisson, Stockton, Kan., reserve champion.

These junior Angus members won top honors in intermediate showmanship. Pictured from left are Jackson McCurry, Colwich, Kan., champion, and Dakota Allen, Ottawa, Kan., reserve champion.

Claire Norris, Eudora, Kan., left; and Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., right, qualified to represent Kansas at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Grand Island, Neb., and are pictured at the 2023 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show.

Photos by Anne Lampe.

Celebrating a Legacy, 150 Years of Angus in the US

Anne Lampe

Angus enthusiasts came together on May 20, 2023, to celebrate a legacy that started 150 years ago with a dream and four Angus bulls on the Kansas prairie.

Over 140 Angus breeders and local historians gathered at the Kansas Angus Association hosted Celebration & Field Day Commemorating 150 Years of Angus in the United States at the Grant Monument and Cemetery in Victoria, Kansas on the same prairie that George Grant and the first Angus came to in May of 1873.

On the cool spring morning field day guests were greeted at registration by Miss Kansas Angus Addie Haverkamp and Angus Ambassador Pariss Marsh and received a commemorative picnic blanket sponsored by PlainJans, Scott City, KS. From there guests were invited to network with each other while viewing the display cattle by Bar S Ranch, Bill & Donna Conley and Lazy H Ranch -Kansas. Angus memorabilia was offered during a silent auction and commemorative mugs were for sale. New updated signage at the monument sponsored by the American Angus Association was unveiled.

The sound of bagpipes signaled participants to move toward the Grant Monument as Haxton Hoffman, a 10-year-old bagpiper and rancher, Thedford, Nebraska played. The program started with a welcome from Victoria Mayor John Schulte and an invocation by Reverand Jim Moster, Basilica of Saint Fidelis, Cathedral of the Plains. Lunch featured Certified Angus Beef® smoked brisket, a welcome from Kansas Angus Association (KAA) President Darin Huck, DVM and a selection of bagpipe music.

A dynamic group of speakers led by a presentation on the first Angus Bulls journey to Victoria and beyond by Kurt Schaff, American Angus Hall of Fame; followed by a presentation by Kara Lee, Director of Producer Engagement, Certified Angus Beef, LLC. Rick Pfortmiller, Neogen shared information on the evolution of the beef business in Kansas. Kelli Retalik Riley, President of Angus Genetics, Inc., American Angus Association rounded out the educational sessions.

Ron Legleiter, owner of the historic George Grant Villa shared the history of the villa and invited all to visit and tour the historic site later in the day.

A live auction of the #1 commemorative cowboy hat “The Grant” handcrafted by Hamblen Hats, Ault, Colorado was held Jerry Theis was the high bidder. Proceeds of the sale of the #1 Grant were donated to the KAA by Hamblen. A limited number of these black Beaver Belly Flying H 200 hats that feature a silk-screened lining of the iconic “First Angus in the US is Launched” painting by Angus artist Frank C. Murphy and a numbered inner band can be purchased directly from Hamblen Hats, Travis Hamblen (970) 481-6989. 10% of each sale goes to the KAA.

Miss American Angus Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth presented the rededication of the Grant Monument. A wreath laying and more bagpipe music ended the day of celebration and comradery.

Thank you sponsors: Certified Angus Beef, LLC, High Plains Farm Credit; NEOGEN, Lundgren Angus Ranch, Gove, Ks; PlainJans, Scott City, Ks; Ficken Angus Farms, Bison, KS; Hedgewood Prairie, Enterprise, KS; Nemaha Valley Cattle Co, Bern, KS; American Angus Hall of Fame, Smithville, MO; Lyons Ranch, LLC, Manhattan, KS; City of Victoria; American Angus Association.

More photos and information about purchasing a commemorative mug or one of “The Grant” Cowboy can be viewed at www.kansasangus.org, http://www.kansasangus.org/150-years-of-angus-field-day-may-20-2023.html

Photos By Anne Lampe, Kansas Angus Association

Bagpiper Haxton Hoffman, Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, NE

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Angus Juniors Participate in Carcass Contest Kansas Tops State Group Competition

The demand for carcass merit drives the beef industry. In recent years, the push for quality has increased. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members rose to the challenge of providing both during this year’s National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) carcass contest. The carcass contest allows for a shift in perspective at the NJAS. Instead of leading the animal into the show ring, they lead steers onto a truck to be harvested. In the days following, the steers are evaluated, graded and their carcass data is reported.

“My experience with this contest has been very good,” said 14-year-old Corbin Russell of Paxico, Kansas. “I’ve learned to feed and manage cattle better, and I’ve had the opportunity to meet very nice people that run this event.”

Twenty-seven entries from eight states competed in the 2023 carcass contest in Grand Island, Nebraska. The top-ranking steers were announced at the NJAS awards ceremony on July 7.

“This contest gives youth exhibitors a look at the final product and outcome of their toils and their breeding in many cases,” said Paul Dykstra, director of supply management and analysis for the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) brand. “They understand more about the drivers of quality, final premiums and discounts. They also see how the production side results in a carcass cutout value that differs based on the quality and attributes of one’s cattle.”

Owen Austrino of Dade City, Florida exhibited the grand champion carcass steer. His steer graded prime with a yield grade of 2.6 and hit the 10 specifications to qualify for the CAB brand. The steer had a 12.8 square inch (sq. in.) ribeye area and a hot carcass weight of 791 pounds (lb.). Austrino received a $40.00 per hundred weight (cwt.) grid premium, $1.00 per cwt. higher than the 2022 champion.

Brazos Worrell of Harper, Texas took home honors for reserve champion carcass steer. His steer graded choice with a yield grade of 3.3. The steer had a 12.3 sq. in. ribeye area and an 869 lb. hot carcass weight. Worrell’s steer qualified for the CAB brand, and he was awarded a $25.00 cwt. grid premium.

The champion bred and owned carcass steer was exhibited by Alexis Vandeberghe of Cleveland, North Dakota. Her steer graded choice with a yield grade of 3.6. The steer had a 10.4 sq. in. ribeye area, a 768 lb. hot carcass weight, and earned the CAB brand designation. Vandeberghe received a $23.00 cwt. grid premium.

Kye Lehenbauer of Palmyra, Missouri presented the reserve champion bred and owned carcass steer. His steer graded select with a yield grade of 3.4. The steer exhibited a 10.7 sq. in. ribeye area with a 791 lb. hot carcass weight.

NJAA members also competed in the contest through state groups of carcasses. Three steers grouped together by at least two exhibitors constituted a state group.

► As a state group, the Kansas 3 team won averaging a $179.65 carcass premium per head. Team members included Corbin Russell and Kirwin Russell of Paxino, Kansas.

► The reserve state group was also from Kansas The Kansas 4 team averaged $163.10 carcass premium per head. Team members included Carsen Rinkes and Conner Rinkes of Holton, Kansas.

The top steer exhibitors were awarded contest premiums beyond their carcass premiums. Contestants also received carcass data in return to make improvements in their selection decisions, creating teachable moments for the membership and fostering the future of the beef industry.

Cash awards presented to exhibitors placing 1st-50th were made possible by the Briarwood Angus Farms/ Curtis and Ann Long NJAS Carcass Contest Endowment Fund. Dr. Curtis Long and his late wife, Ann Long, placed significance on the value of pertinent carcass information. Their endowment fund will permanently support the NJAS Carcass Contest.

Exhibitors who presented carcasses that met CAB standards received an additional 25 percent in premiums. It was the Longs’ hope that due to this permanent endowment; Angus youth would develop a better understanding of the economic benefits derived from producing outstanding beef carcasses.

Written by Julie Isbell, Angus Communications

The team Kansas 3, including Corbin Russell and Kirwin Russell, took home the champion state group at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Kirwin Russell and Corbin Russell, Paxico

Theis in Top 5 NJAS Showmanship

Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., right, won fourth place showmanship honors at the 2023 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 6-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Also pictured presenting the Silver Revere bowl is Deanna Hofing, American Angus Auxiliary advisor, left. The top five winners also received a monetary award from the Ham James Memorial Fund. Forty-three youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 57th annual event.

Claire Norris, Eudora, left, and Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, right, represented Kansas at the 2023 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, Both Claire and Kelsey were named in the Top 15 overall honors.

Tonya Theis , Leavenworth, Ks elected Secretary/Treasurer

Date- Event-Location

• 9/16/23-Kansas State Fair ROV Show-Hutchinson, KS-Show

• 09/19/23-C Bar L Cattle Co. & Guests Online Sale-Russell, KS-Sale

• 09/22/23-Kansas Angus Ass'n Fall Investment Female Sale-Manhattan, KS-Sale

• 09/23/23-Sankey's 6N Ranch-Council Grove, KS-Sale

• 09/25/23-Gardiner Angus Ranch Fall Production Sale-Ashland, KS-Sale

• 10/07/23-Perkins/Green Garden Angus-Ellsworth, KS-Sale

• 10/21/23-Fink Beef Genetics-Randolph, KS-Sale

• 11/02/23-McCabe Genetics Fall Bull Sale-Elk City, KS-Sale

• 11/03/23-Downey Ranch-Wamego, KS-Sale

• 11/3-6/2023– National Angus Convention/Trade Show– Orlando, FL

• 11/06/23-Black Velvet Angus Complete Dispersion-Mankato, KS-Sale

• 10/11/23– Schrick Angus, Hiawatha, KS– Online Sale

• 11/16/23-Benoit Angus Ranch Female Sale-Esbon, KS-Sale

• 11/18/23-Dalebanks Angus Ranch-Eureka, KS-Sale

• 11/20/23-Profit Proven Commercial Female Sale-Ashland, KS-Sale

• 11/21/23-B&D Angus Bull Sale-Claflin, KS-Sale

• 11/25/23-Gold Buckle Classic Female Sale-El Dorado, KS-Sale

• 12/02/23-Kansas Angus Commercial Female Sale-Pratt, KS-Sale

Jan. 20-21, 2024 -Ks Angus Assn Annual Meeting, Banquet & Futurity Jr Show- Hutchinson, KS

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Greetings,

What a busy summer it has been! As we start to wrap it up I know many of your showmen will begin school or head off to college. Either way, we will miss them! Good luck to all of our juniors as they start a new school year filled with new adventures.

Congratulations to all of our Kansas Juniors who participated at the National Junior Angus Show in Grand Island, NE. Yay team Kansas! It is always fun watching the kids work and enjoy the week together.

Good luck to all of our juniors as they prepare for the Kansas State Fair and KJLS. I look forward to seeing everyone in Hutchinson!

Tonya Theis

Kansas Angus Auxiliary President 913-683-2150

Dates to Remember– 2024

Jan 10– Miss Ks Angus & Ambassador Applications due Jan 10– Moore Scholarship Applications due

Jan 20– Auxiliary Meeting; KS Angus Banquet

April 1– Auxiliary Scholarship Applications Due

2021-23 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

President Tonya Theis

Vice President- Esther McCabe

Secretary– Emily Mullin

Treasurer- Lori Fink 785.532.8171

Reporter– Megan Green

Past President/Advisor– Wendy Flory

Hospitality Chairman– Mary McCurry

Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe

Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry

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Awards Chairman- Emily Mullin

Scholarship Committee 2023- Chairman Esther Tarpoff

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