Kansas Angus News - November 2013

Number 588 . Kansas Angus Association . November 2013

The Kansas Junior Angus Association

recognizes and THANKS Joel and Mary Bunker, JMB Angus, Sharon Springs ,Kansas for their support and generosity. The Bunker’s donated the pick of their 2013 spring heifer crop to the KJAA for a fund raiser. KJAA members sold tickets for $10 per ticket. May-September over 500 tickets were sold raising over $5000 for the KJAA. Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Kansas was the lucky winner; KJAA member Claire Wingert was the top ticket salesperson. The KJAA extends sincere appreciation the Bunker’s, and all who purchased and sold tickets.

Dear JMB Angus, On behalf of the Kansas Jr. Angus Association, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of a Spring Heifer calf calf.. It was a great pleasure spending the day with you evaluating your 2013 calf crop, their beautiful hardworking mothers, and the bulls that you will offer this year in your production sale. The Kansas Junior Angus Association is a stronger organization with the help and generosity of producers such as yourself! It was so hard to choose one good heifer that day because you had so many but, thanks to mom and dad I came home with two (and could have been a whole lot more).

In October, Caleb and his parents Jason and Wendy traveled to the Bunker’s ranch to select the heifer. They had the unique opportunity of selecting from 53 heifers born in February and March 2013.

After hours of studying and contemplating Caleb chose JMB Joette Top Game 3024, a March 2013 daughter of Sitz Top Game 516X.

Sincerely, Caleb Flory

Pictured following the drawing held at the Kansas Sate Fair are KJAA members and Joel Bunker. Johanna Lundgren, Miss Kansas Angus; Esther McCabe, Vice president and fund raiser chairman; Caleb Flory; Joel Bunker and Megan Green, Kansas Angus Ambassador.

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association news.

you will receive an information sheet to complete detailing If you have not paid Kansas Angus Association (KAA) membership dues for 2013 your steers individual information. please do so now to avoid being left out o the 2014 Membership Directory. Current CDP Requirements : Minimum 5 head per participant.

Spring 2013 born steers, out of registered Angus bulls members are encouraged to renew their membership and new members are and from a known sire or sire group. Minimum average always welcome. Membership benefits include a membership listing in the annual weight of group of 5 to be 550 pounds. Weaned at least Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes contact 45 days prior to delivery at the feed yard .Delivered to information, herd information and directions to your farm or ranch; an online membership listing; a subscription to the Kansas Angus News and opportunities for McPherson County Feeders – December 26-28, 2013. marketing registered and commercial Angus cattle through KAA sponsored sales. Vaccinated prior to or at weaning. Individually tagged at farm/ranch, with different numbers.

For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at

Don’t Be Left Out

www.kansasangus.org . A mail in form is on page 10 of this issue. To be included in the 2014 directory dues must be current by Dec. 10, 2013.

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Full Page E-Advertisement Service Now Available

Last spring , the KAA began offering a full page e-advertisement service in addition to our e-classifieds. E– Advertisements are sent out to our Kansas Angus e-list which included approximately 400 subscribers including KAA members, juniors and other Angus breeders from Kansas as well as other states.

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KAA Partners with CAB® for Annual Carcass Data Project Cash and Prizes offered, McPherson County Feeders is host , enter steers

by December 16

The 2014 Carcass Data Project (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 or for producers that may want to feed a few head and compete for recognition as the 2014 CDP winner. Kansas Angus Association members are encouraged to promote the CDP to their bull customers. 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 identification tags is also required. The KAA is proud to continue it’s partnership with Certified Angus Beef, LLC to enhance your CDP experience.

CAB is sponsoring up to a $1000 in cash awards and CAB merchandise to the owners of the top group of steers using CAB acceptance and quality grade as the main criteria. In addition, CAB will present each CDP participant with CAB logo merchandise . Actual cash award is based upon participation. McPherson County Feeders (MCF) , Marquette, Kansas will host the CDP . The annual Carcass Data Project (CDP) gets underway in December. Entries are due December 16, $5 per head entry fee payable to the Ks Angus Association. McPherson County Feeders will bill participants twice a month for feed . Participants are responsible for delivery/transportation to MCF, December 26-28, 2013.

►To enter complete the entry on www.kansasangus.org or request a form by contacting Anne at kansasangus@wbsnet.org , 620-872-3915; upon entry

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3rd Annual Online Registered Angus Sale- Consign Today!

KAA members we would like to invite you to participate in the Kansas Angus Association 3rd Annual Online Angus Sale, to be held in January of 2014 in conjunction with the events of the KAA annual meeting, banquet and Kansas Angus Futurity Jr. Show. The sale will be hosted by AngusLive and plans are to have the sale go up on the internet on approximately January 15 and close on Monday, January 27 at 7pm CST. Frozen and live lots will be accepted for consignment. Live lots may include elite show heifer or registered Angus steer prospects ,females, herd picks and pregnancies. Frozen may include semen or embryo packages. Consignments will be taken until December 31, 2013 A $50 consignment fee is due at the time of nomination and will only be refunded if the entry is not accepted by the committee or sale manager. Consignment fee will cover online hosting and advertising. A flat 5% commission on all lots sold will be assessed for KAA and AngusLive, deducted from sale proceeds prior to final settlement with consigner. Consignors must be KAA members. KAA and AngusLive will advertise sale mainly through internet ads and printed flyers; consigners are expected to promote the sale and their consignments. Consigners will be allowed display space for either live lots or promotional materials on January 25 –26 in the Prairie Pavilion, Kansas State Fairgrounds, during the activities of the Kansas Angus Futurity. If enough interest among those consigning show heifer or steer prospects– special class(es) will be highlighted during the KAF junior show for promotion of the consignments and sale, prizes will be awarded.

Consignment Procedure  Submit consignment by Dec 31, 2013 to: Anne Lampe, Kansas Angus Association, 5201 E Road 110, Scott City, Kansas 67871 or email: kansasangus@wbsnet.org– www.kansasangus.org for consignment form.  Please be sure to include registration number(s) of live lots and breeding information if applicable, registration numbers of sire and dam of embryos plus complete package description including number and grade of embryos offered and guarantees, sire name and registration number of semen and number of straws offered. Footnote information.  Include $50 consignment fee (per lot) with nomination for advertising . Fee must be collected prior to posting on internet and is non-refundable after consignment is accepted. Check payable to KS Angus Assn and mailed to Anne Lampe.  Submit photo and footnote information by January 5.  Seller is responsible for shipping embryos and semen; the KAA assumes no responsibility for shipping. Seller is responsible for transfer of live lots.

To discuss consignment possibilities contact Jeremy Haag, AngusLive at 816-516-1309. www.anguslive.com

KAA Annual Meeting▪ Banquet▪ KAF Jr Show January 25-26, 2014 ▪ Hutchinson

Saturday, January 25– KAA Annual meeting & Program; Jr Show cattle arrive and check in. KJAA meeting. Auxiliary Meeting—fairgrounds. KAA Banquet– Ramada Hotel & Convention Center.

Sunday, January 26– Futurity Jr Show, judging contest, Online Sale Prospect Steer & Heifer Futuirty Sunday, January 27– Online sale closes 1 ▪ November 2013 ▪ Kansas Angus News

Kansas Angus Association The President’s Pen

What a remarkable time to be in the cattle and beef business. We are seeing record highs, markets being shattered and its anyone’s s guess where the top might be. I believe, certainly we will see fabulous demand for breeding bulls and bred females this fall and through next spring. It is always encouraging to watch the live cattle auctions and see the black Angus and Angus sired calves bring a 3 to 4 dollar per cwt, premium to very similar looking calves.

In regard to the DD issue, I was very pleased that the AAA board of directors and staff has implemented a more relaxed policy with this defect as the affected rate seems to be so low. Thank you to Gordon and Chris for your help and service on the board.

I would like to say Thank You to the Haverkamp family for hosting the state field day and the area KAA members that brought cattle to display, I wasn't able to stay for the day but I was told all were treated to a great event.

As fall breeding gears up I hope all goes well and the moisture continues for those who still need it.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for January 25-26 and plan to attend the annual meeting, banquet and show activities in Hutchinson.

Craig Rucker

Kansas Angus Association President, 2013

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Notes and News from Anne Thankful for ?

Seems like the words “thankful” and “blessed” are the new mainstream buzz words.

On social media and in pop culture the words are popping up , hash tagged , printed on tee-shirts and more. So let’s play the game…

What are you thankful for? I am “blessed and thankful” that I grew up and live in rural America; thankful that my family makes their living in agriculture; blessed by knowing and working with my “Angus family”; thankful for Angus cattle and all of the opportunities, challenges and rewards that come with owning, raising and promoting Angus; blessed by faith, family, friends, happiness and success.

Your turn……Happy Thanksgiving ,

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

In this Issue

Page 1. association news……… ....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info….........2 Angus Industry…………..…….....4 Kansas Angus Field Day Highlights ………………...5 100th Kansas State Fair Angus Show………….......6-8 KJAA…………….. 9 Auxiliary………………..9 Membership Form/Application...10

22nd Commercial Female Sale, Pratt consignment form…..10 KAA Calendar…………....13 Everything Comes to an End……………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,…..13

Cover - Spring bulls calves being developed on native grass and supplement at JMB Angus, Sharon Springs. Photo and design by Anne Lampe.

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Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc. December/January issue ad/copy deadline : November 10

Terms: All accounts that are 60 days or more past due will be assed interest at a monthly rate of 1–1/2% (18% annually). Accounts that are six months past due must be paid in full prior to accepting advertisements , furthermore a stop advertisement order will be in effect for those delinquent accounts that place advertisements in each issue of the Kansas Angus News or have a spot ad on www.kansasangus.org.

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

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

President : Craig Rucker , Burdett Vice President : Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 872-3915 Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Tim Benton, Garnett District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ……………….….……...2016 # 2 Sharee Sankey, Council Grove………..…….….....2014 # 3 Matt Perrier, Eureka……………………..………….2014 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2016 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………...... 2015 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..………....2016 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2016 # 8 Grant Gardiner, Ashland……………………....…...2016 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2016 Howard Woodbury, Quenemo…………………........…..2014 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2015 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2014 Stuart Rose, Cheney…….…………………..……. …....2015 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2016 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings.

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Angus industry–

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

Kansas Producers Who Registered Most Angus Cattle

The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Kansas recorded a total of 4068 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2013, which ended Sept. 30, according to Bryce Schumann, Association chief executive officer. The 10 top recorders in Kansas are: Gardiner Angus Ranch Inc, Ashland, 1351-head; Stratford Seedstock, Pratt, 489; Chair Rock Bison Co LC, Greeley, 400; Dalebanks Angus Inc, Eureka, 369; Galen & Lori Fink, Randolph, 300-head; Mill Brae Ranch LLC, Maple Hill, 285; Green Garden Angus Farm, Ellsworth, 239; Tim Ohlde, Palmer, 217; Larson Angus Ranch, Sharon Springs, 212-head; Jones Stewart Angus Ranch, Washington, 206. Angus breeders across the nation in 2013 registered 288,822 head of Angus cattle. “Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand for Angus genetics and solidify our longheld position as a leader in the beef cattle industry,” Schumann says. “These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry.”

130 Years Strong, Angus Reports Progress in FY13

The American Angus Association® reports another solid year for those who raise and benefit from Angus cattle. During the organization’s 130-year history, demand for high-quality beef has never been stronger, and genetic selection technology is more comprehensive than ever before. Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) announced a seventh consecutive record sales year with one of the largest gains since the program began in 1978, and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) reports more cattlemen are rapidly adopting high-density genomic trait tests. Most importantly, optimism is rising as cattlemen begin rebuilding their herds. “The cattle business has faced some challenging times during recent years, but the industry is poised for growth and our producers are equipped to rebuild the nation’s herd with leading Angus genetics,” says Bryce Schumann, Association chief executive officer. “Our members’ dedication to quality genetics and their ability to build the most reliable database in the cattle business has kept the Angus breed strong.” The Association’s fiscal year (FY) 2013 ended Sept. 30, with members registering nearly 289,000 animals. Individual states that topped the list for Angus registrations were Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Oklahoma, respectively. Yearend data also show that Angus breeders grossed more than $265 million in reported sales from Oct. 1, 2012, to Sept. 30, 2013. Angus bull sales averaged $4,398 per head, while Angus female sales averaged $3,589 per head in reported sales; a rise of about 6%. Incorporating new technology:Angus breeders submit thousands of records every day to the Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. The information is added to the organization's growing database, which currently houses records on approximately 20 million animals on its servers.

That computing power comprises the largest single-breed beef cattle database in the world and allows for the weekly release of expected progeny differences (EPDs) — a capability that facilitates more rapid and accurate herd improvement.Genomic information is quickly becoming a significant component of the Association’s performance data. Thanks to its subsidiary Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), record numbers of Angus cattle have been tested using high-density genomic trait tests. In fact, results are now included in evaluations for more than 40,000 animals. The uptake in this technology provides Angus breeders the opportunity to better characterize herd genetics and make dependable breed improvements. AGI processes DNA samples used for parentage verification, genetic condition testing and the development of genomic-enhanced EPDs. In FY13, AGI processed more than 100,000 DNA samples. “The past year has been a monumental one in terms of strengthening genomic data for the Angus breed,” says Bill Bowman, AGI president and Association chief operating officer. “Research collaboration, improved technology and a growing number of test results have allowed for a more streamlined approach to EPD computation and the information we are able to provide breeders.” Producers are using advanced technology to access that information through their smartphones or mobile devices. Angus Mobile, a free app available to anyone with an interest in Angus cattle, provides access to AAA Login and other important Association services. With more than 16,000 downloads, the application allows producers to submit herd records at the touch of a button, right from their barn or pasture. “We’re always looking for ways to increase convenience for members,” Schumann says. “And we will continue to improve record-keeping systems and available technology for producers.” Promoting the breed: The increased use of technology also pertains to the Association’s efforts to promote the business breed. The organization added For more Angus Industry news visit www.angus.org, click on the NEWS link.

another vehicle to its suite of communications tools in FY13 – Angus Talk radio.

The 30-minute program airs on SiriusXM Satellite Radio at 11 a.m. EST (10 a.m.

CST) every Saturday morning, exclusively on RURAL RADIO, Channel 80. Angus Talk is hosted by Doug Medlock, the voice of I Am Angus®, and features timely discussion and commentary on the issues that matter most to cattle producers. Angus television programs The Angus Report and I Am Angus continue to reach a growing audience, to the tune of about 5 million this year, thanks to viewers on RFD-TV and YouTube. Angus Journal also continued its efforts to provide the most comprehensive Angus industry news online, launching Angus Journal Digital and allowing the full edition of the Association’s flagship publication to reach electronic subscribers two weeks earlier. True to tradition, printed publications remain a staple in the cattle business. In FY13, Angus Productions Inc. produced nearly 400 sale catalogs for producers throughout the country. Capping off the fiscal year for the Angus Journal, the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA was deemed the livestock industry’s No. 1 newsletter (print or electronic) in the Livestock Publications Council Critique Contest. Among other wins, the Angus Journal’s event coverage site for the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) symposium was named the livestock industry’s No. 1 website. Meanwhile, producers also generated more funds for advancing the breed through the Angus Foundation, the Association’s non-profit affiliate dedicated to advancing education, youth and research initiatives important to the long-term viability of the cattle business. The organization reports a record year in revenues, which exceeded $2 million for the first time. Generous donors and allied industry friends are to thank for the funds that will go toward advancing the Angus Foundation’s mission. In FY13 alone, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $225,000 in undergraduate and graduate student scholarships. Supplying the brand:Success for the Angus breed continued through the supply chain in FY13. Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) achieved its seventh consecutive sales record, totaling 865 million pounds. That’s up 54 million pounds from last year, one of the largest year-to-year gains in the branded beef program’s history. In August, nearing the close of FY13, the Certified Angus Beef® brand sold 83 million pounds of product in a single month — a first for the brand. Also promising is the fact that a record number of black-hided cattle have been accepted into the Certified Angus Beef® brand. During FY13, CAB reported a 24.2% acceptance rate for cattle entering the processing plant: “We have never in the history of this program seen an acceptance rate of 24.2%,” says CAB Senior Vice President Brent Eichar. “That’s the result of producers using the tools and good genetics available to them to make breeding decisions.” Eichar also notes resources such as the GeneMax™ DNA test that predicts marbling and gain, and AngusSource® Genetic that adds value to Angus-sired calves, both aid in the pursuit of supplying more CAB-branded cattle. With these market trends, Angus producers — especially those focused on quality — are positioned to benefit from growing interest in Angus genetics from commercial cattlemen and growing consumer interest in the brand. “These are exciting times to be in the cattle business, specifically, the Angus business.” Schumann says. “We’re looking forward to seeing what 2014 brings.” To learn more about the Association’s yearend highlights, visit www.ANGUS.org in the coming weeks to access the 2013 Annual Report or episodes of The Angus Report.

Tune in to “Angus Talk” on SiriusXM Radio

The 30-minute show airs Saturday mornings on RURAL RADIO, Channel 80.

In the cab of a truck or stuck in city traffic, cattle producers everywhere have a chance to stay connected with their agricultural interests with the American Angus Association®’s newly launched radio program, Angus Talk. A 30-minute SiriusXM Satellite Radio program, Angus Talk airs 11 a.m. EST (10 a.m. CST) every Saturday morning exclusively on RURAL RADIO, Channel 80. The show is hosted

by Doug Medlock, the voice of I Am Angus®, and features timely discussion and commentary on topics of importance to cattle producers. “Talk radio remains one of the most valuable sources of information for many in agriculture,” says Eric Grant, Association director of communications and public relations. “The Angus Talk format will allow us to explore topics of interest to cattle producers in an indepth and entertaining way." RURAL RADIO on SiriusXM, Channel 80 is the first 24/7 international radio channel devoted to serving agribusiness and the western lifestyle. The channel launched in July with its broadcast operations based in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to Angus Talk, the station’s program schedule provides a wide variety of original productions focused on agriculture, equine sports and living the country life. Listeners can tune in to RURAL RADIO, Channel 80 at 11 a.m. EST every Saturday to catch the show.

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Angus enthusiasts, KAA members and area producers attended the annual Kansas Angus Field Day on October 5, 2013 at Nemaha Valley Angus (NVA) near Bern. Owned by the Neal and Marya Haverkamp family, NVA is located in northeast Kansas along the Kansas/Nebraska border. The Haverkamp’s along with sponsors welcomed over 100 guests to the event on a cool fall day. Guests began arriving mid– morning and were greeted by the hosts as well as those displaying cattle while enjoying coffee and donuts and sponsor exhibits. The program was opened by Neal Haverkamp with a welcome and introductions. American Angus Association vice president Gordon Stucky, Kingman and CEO Bryce Schumann shared opening remarks giving an overview of the Association’s year and programs. Larry Corah, Certified Angus Beef, LLC gave a program on GeneMax® while attendees enjoyed a delicious CAB® steak lunch. After lunch, guests participated in an interactive GeneMax workshop , participants first evaluated five NVA heifers using performance and phenotype that were previously GeneMax tested and turned in their evaluations; from there GeneMax scores were shared. CAB logo merchandise was awarded to the top 3 scorers. Featured presentations were the highlight of the afternoon activities. Justin Waggoner, Beef Systems Specialist, KSU Southwest Area Extension discussed dry- lotting cows including management, space, labor facility advice and well as the potential for reducing costs. The program concluded with a presentation by Rick Funston, Associate Professor of Beef Reproductive Physiology at West Central Research and Extension Center at UNL speaking on fetal programming and beef systems management.

Throughout the day door prizes donated by Field Day sponsors were given out and participants enjoyed visiting, networking and viewing cattle displays by the hosts and a participating KAA members. KAA members displaying cattle in addition to NVA were April Valley Farms, Leavenworth; Albany Hill Farm, Sabetha; New Haven Angus, Leavenworth, Rinkes Cattle Company, Holton; DD Angus, Seneca and Jones Family Angus, Belvue. Sponsors included: Nemaha Valley Angus, Kansas Angus Association, Certified Angus Beef, LLC; ABS; VitaPlus; Triple C Inc., Zoetis and Titan West, Inc. Photos by Anne Lampe

Field Day guests participating in GeneMax workshop.

Rick Funston, featured presenter.

Miss Amercain Angus Esther McCabe; Marya and Neal Haverkamp, Field Day hosts.

Visiting and “talking Angus” was a popular Field Day activity.

American Angus Assn CEO Bryce Schumann

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Angus win Supreme at 100th Kansas Sate Fair

By Anne Lampe

Center, Courtland and Shilo Schaake received the use of an OK Corral for one year sponsored by Titan West.

Supreme Drive sponsors include Titan West, Travalong, Zoetis, Biozyme Inc., Charolais Breeders of Kansas, Circle S Gelbvieh, Cross Country Genetics, High Noon Feeds, Kansas Angus Association, Kansas Gelbvieh Association, Kansas Hereford Association, Kansas Limousin Breeders Association, Kansas Simmental Association, Kansas Shorthorn Association , Schilling Limousin, Shorthorn breeders and the Kansas Sate Fair.

The Supreme Drive of the 100th annual Kansas State Fair (KSF) showcased the For more information on the Supreme Drive or sponsorship opportunities contact “best of the breeds” in the sixth annual competition on Saturday, September 14, committee co-chairmen Ron Schilling at (785)694-3589 or Anne Lampe (620) 2013 at 6 pm in the Prairie Pavilion showring on the state fairgrounds. The 874-4273. For KSF information visit www.kansassatefair.com .

Supreme Drive featured the grand champion bulls and females selected in their respective breed open shows September 12-14, 2013 in Hutchinson. Eleven bulls Photos courtesy of Legacy Livestock Imaging, Charles and Heidi Anderson. and eleven females representing the KSF breed shows of Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Gelbvieh, Balancer, Limousin, LimFlex, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, SimChoice and Simmental vied for the title of Supreme Champion. Exhibitors in the KSF open cattle shows are registered seedstock producers using the showring and exhibition as a way to market and promote their herds and genetics. A panel of three cattleman consisting of Brad Gohr, Madras, OR, Gregg Stewart, Washington, KS and Garrett Werth, Quinter, KS evaluated the entries.

Exhibitors and spectators enjoyed a reception and gathering of champions prior to the selection of the supreme champions.

Supreme Female

An Angus female claimed supreme honors in the heifer division. Top Line Farm and Morgan Kramer, Tremont, IL exhibited the winning heifer Top Line Lady 2212, a March 2012 daughter of SAV Potential 0205. The supreme champion heifer received a $1500 cash award and a crystal trophy. The reserve supreme champion female was the SimChoice champion owned by Shilo Schaake, Schaake Farms, Inc., Westmoreland. The winning entry Paymate 1Z, a March 2013 daughter of Wagr Driver 76T received a $750 cash prize. Placing third and receiving a $300 cash award was the Lim-Flex entry, CZ RC Zoey 2292 sired by BC Maverick 2702 owned by Cheyanne Ratliff, Westphalia. Remaining finalist receiving $100 prizes were the Limousin owned by Ashlee Corns, the Shorthorn exhibited by DTR Cattle Company, the Shorthorn Plus owned by Fischer Cattle Co, the Simmental owned by Schaake Farms, the Hereford champion led by Ed Top Line Farm and Morgan Kramer, Tremont, IL exhibited the supreme champion Brown, the Charolais exhibited y Bar S Ranch, the Gelbvieh exhibited by Circle S female of the Supreme Drive open beef cattle show at the Kansas State Fair, Ranch and the Balancer champion owned by Grace Hammer.

Hutchinson on September 14, 2013. The winning heifer is Top Line Lady 2212, a March 2012 daughter of SAV Potential 0205. The entry first won grand champion The supreme champion bull title was won by the Angus champion BF First Angus female.

Transaction born January 2012 and sired by Dameron First Class owed by Lazy JB Partners and Brock Farms, Montrose, CO. The supreme bull exhibitor received a $1500 cash award and a crystal trophy. A March 2011 Limousin entry, Schillings Yannis sired by Schillings Unforgiven from Clay Schilling. Edson claimed reserve supreme champion bull and the $750 prize. The Hereford representative captured third place honors; DHD Bandit HH 2112 ET sired by KB Bandito 8227UET owned by Double Heart Diamond Cattle Co., Broken Bow, NE received the $300 cash award. Remaining finalist receiving $100 prizes were the Simmental and SimChoice representatives owned by Schaake Farms; the Shorthorn Plus entry exhibited by Sodhouse Cattle, the Gelbvieh champion owned by Kelly Overmiller; the Balancer representative owned Chase Tabor ; the Shorthorn led by Wesley Stone; the LimFlex champion owned by Alexa Tenpenney and the Charolais bull owned

by Bar S Ranch.

Supreme Bull

All Supreme Drive finalists were eligible to win prizes donated by sponsors. In random drawings Schaake Farms, won a ten unit semen package sponsored by Genex. Chase Tabor won a collection package donated by Jensen Genetic

After claiming champion Angus bull honors, Lazy JB Partners and Brock Farms, Montrose, CO exhibited the supreme champion bull of the Supreme Drive open beef cattle show at the Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson on September 14, 2013. The Angus bull is BF First Transaction born January 2012 and sired by Dameron First Class .

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2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory Angus Show

Angus exhibitors led 83 entries at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, September 14 in Hutchinson, Brad Gohr, Madras, Ore., evaluated the entries before naming champions.

Lazy JB Destiny 701 won grand champion cow-calf pair . Brandon Creamer, Montrose, Colo., owns the April 2007 daughter of WK New Design 5474. A May 2013 heifer calf sired by WK Uptown is at side.

WCC Forever Lady won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair .Stuart Rose, Cheney, Kan., owns the January 2009 daughter of Connealy Forward. A March 2013 heifer calf sired by H&V Luttons Tradition H191 completes the winning duo .

Top Line Lady 2212 won grand champion Morgan Kramer, Farina, Ill., owns the March 2012 daughter of S A V Potential 0205. She first won junior champion.

L C C C Lucy All Star 1231 won reserve grand champion female Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., and Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas, own the July 2012 daughter of DAJS All Star M243.

BC II Skyfall 2812 won intermediate champion bull . Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; B C X II Farm, Sheridan, Ind.; and J S Cattle Venture, Niota, Ill., own the winning bull.

Reagan's Bear Mtn RJ 2182 won reserve intermediate champion bull Hutchinson, Reagan Skow, Palisade, Neb owns the bull.

B F First Transaction won grand champion bull Lazy JB Partners, Montrose, Colo., and Bock Farm's, Hanna City, Ill., own the January 2012 son of Dameron First Class.

He first claimed junior champion.

Lazy JB Partners later won the premier breeder award.

TopLine Vision Fly Over 1395 won reserve senior champion bull.

Top Line Farm, Tremont, Ill.; Vision Angus, Amherst, Colo.; and Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb., own the winning bull.

Sankeys Swagger 250 won senior bull calf champion Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove own the winner.

EXAR Blue Chip 1877B won reserve grand champion bull . Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Harris Penner, Mill Creek, Okla.; and Conley Cattle, Sulphur, Okla., own the August 2011 son of Dameron First Class. He first won senior champion

EXAR Durant 6264B won reserve junior champion bull . Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., and Rose Farms, Scottsburg, Ind., own the winning bull.

Sandhill I M Iron Man 916 won reserve senior bull Sandhill Angus, Stafford claimed the honor.

More KSF ROV on page 8

Junior Show Champions

McCurry LWR Elise 2014 won grand champion female at the 2013 Kansas State Fair Junior Angus Show, Sept. 7-8 in Hutchinson, Kan. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the February 2012 daughter of S A V Brilliance 8077.

Doug Hixon, Laramie, Wyo., evaluated the entries.

Bar S Conquistador 2803 won grand champion Angus steer .

Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan., owns the April 2012 son of Plainview Lutton E102.

Mill Brae Stim Annie 2280 won reserve grand champion female at Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill, Kan., owns the February 2012 daughter

of Connealy Stimulus 8419.

PR Advance 2099 won reserve grand champion Angus steer.Sarah Pelton, Paradise, Kan., owns the February 2012 son of PR Advance 05016.

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DAJS After Burn 714 won junior bull calf champion at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas.

Bairs DB Lookout 359 won reserve junior bull calf champion Dylan Bair, Hutchinson, owns the bull.

McCurry Blackcap 1206 won senior champion female at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, owns the winning female.

McCurry Blackcap 2099 won reserve junior champion heifer at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Alex Rogen, Brandon, S.D., owns the winning heifer.

Bear Mtn Gal 2184 won reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Michelle Keyes, Springfield, Neb.

DAJS Lady Empress 537 won reserve junior heifer calf champion at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas.

DAJS Trixie 708 won senior heifer calf champion at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Haley Herzog, Robinson, Texas.

Sedgwicks Verity Y959 won reserve senior champion female at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Addison Gauthier, El Dorado, Kan.

Lazy JB Ladymere Lizzie 396 won junior heifer calf champion at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Saige Martin, Hereford, Texas.

McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan., won breeders' best six head at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show.

FB Forever Lady 2103 won reserve senior heifer calf champion at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 14 in Hutchinson, Kan. Lake View Angus, Mead, Colo., and Finley Bros. Cattle Co LLC, Wyandotte, Okla

Twin Falls Angus, Cheney won the Angus Herdsman Award, th award is voted on by angus exhibitors.

ROV Show photos by Matt Caldwell, American Angus Association

McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan.; Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas; and R & L Angus, Westmoreland, Kan., won first place get-of-sire at the 2013 Kansas State Fair 100th Anniversary Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show. S A V Brilliance 8077 sired the winning group.

Teagarden inducted to the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Wall of Honor The Kansas State Fair Supreme Drive was the backdrop for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Wall of Honor Awards. Standing on the green chips Saturday night were George and Loretta Teagarden. The Wall of Honor is a program managed by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation to recognize Kansas ranching families. George Teagarden grew up on a diversified livestock and grain farm at LaCygne, Kansas near the Maris des Cygen River. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1966 with a degree in Animal Husbandry, married Loretta Anderson from Williamsburg, and joined the Marine Corps Reserve. After college George worked on four ranches; Rock Creek Ranch, Bushong, KS.; Silkville Ranch, Williamsburg KS; Meeks Hereford Ranch, Dalhart, TX., and Walnut Creek Ranch, Louisburg, KS. At the time, Loretta was an RN and later a nurse practitioner. Following the birth of three children George and Loretta decided to return to their family farm. They developed a cow herd and raised feed on most of the farm ground. They also supported feeding hay to the remuda of horses (a herd of horses from which ranch hands select their mounts) which exists today. In 1981, George was elected to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives where he served until 1994. He was appointed Livestock Commissioner, Kansas Department of Animal Health, in 1994 and served until 2010. During George’s tenure, years of hard work by dedicated Animal Health Department employees culminated in Kansas being certified free of bovine tuberculosis, bovine brucellosis, and swine pseudo rabies. Efforts to eradicate the state of feral swine were initiated and one of the first emergency animal disease plans was developed. George was actively involved with 4-H and FFA; oftentimes transporting a full load of Linn County livestock to the Kansas State Fair. He and his staff organized and ran the livestock check-in during the annual Kansas State Fair. The Kansas State Fair acted as a great reunion for George and his staff with the livestock producers of Kansas. The Mission of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is to raise funds for the renovation, preservation and beautification of the historical Kansas State Fairgrounds.

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KS Junior Angus Association Fairgrounds. Indiana has hosted the show as recently as 2006 and is excited to Although we are making our way into what I believe is one of the busiest times of make this event a fun filled and educational week for junior Angus enthusiasts from across the country as well as their families. More than 1,100 head of cattle are the year, it is also one of my favorite times of the year. Not only is the start of a new show season beginning, but there is also more time dedicated to holidays and expected to compete in the show ring at the 2014 NJAS in Indy. The classes offered will provide opportunities for juniors to exhibit their owned heifers, bredspending quality family time. As many of you are beginning to choose your new show prospects for the upcoming season, I want to encourage you to set goals for and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, steers, and bred-and-owned bulls. Additional events will include the National Showmanship Contest, NJAS Carcass Steer yourself and your projects. Whether it is challenging yourself to work with your animals more, or to do better at a specific show I want you to try to push yourself in Contest, Cook-off Contests, and educational contests that include : prepared and extemporaneous public speaking, career development, graphic design, writing, order to succeed. Also, I challenge you to spend as much time with your family photography, livestock judging, and video and poster competitions.

More and friends this holiday season as you can. Today time flies by so quickly and sometimes we are too busy to take time for the small things, so take advantage of information regarding the NJAS program can be accessed online at www.angus.org/njaa. the time that you get to spend with them. I hope everyone has a safe and great Megan Green, Leavenworth, holiday season!

Dear KJAA Members,

representing the Kansas Junior Angus Association was among several Angus youth at the 2013 National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Raising the Bar Officers Training, October 17-20 in Lincoln, Neb. Twenty-six officers and advisors from eight state junior Angus associations participated in the course, geared toward building stronger leaders while forming important regional relationships. Photo by Jaclyn Upperman, American Angus Association.

Kenzie Flory,

KJAA President 2013-14

2014 National Junior Angus Show Heads to Indianapolis

Junior Angus members will meet in Indiana July 6-12, 2014.

The National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) is the highlight of the summer for many Angus families, and in 2014 the big event takes place July 6-12 in Indianapolis, IN. While the cattle shows are the main attraction, the week also includes the showmanship competition, junior activities and a variety of life-skills contests. “The National Junior Angus Show is an exciting event for Angus youth and their families across the country,” says Jaclyn Upperman, junior activities director for the American Angus Association®. “It is more than just a traditional cattle show. It’s an event that challenges youth to build life skills and develop long-lasting relationships.” Sponsored by the Indiana Junior Angus Association, the NJAS is themed “Angus in the Heartland - You gotta love it!” The week-long event kicks off with the Parade of States during the Opening Ceremonies at the Indiana State KJAA OFFICERS 2013-14 President: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City- kflory@iastate.edu President Elect: Cody Thies, Leavenworth 1st Vice President: Esther McCabe, Elk City 2nd Vice President: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa Treasurer: Chelsey Figge, Onaga Secretary: Evan Woodbury, Quenemo Reporter: Megan Green, Leavenworth Co-Historians: Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie & Megan Green Co-Reporters Caleb Flory, Baldwin City & Grady Dickerson, Paradise Co– Membership Directors: Anna Carpenter, Wamego & Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Past President: Hannah McCabe, Elk City

Kansas Angus Association

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

kansasangus@wbsnet.org

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

Kansas Angus Auxiliary

Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show January 26, 2014 Kansas Sate Fairgrounds, Hutchinson Entry Deadline Jan.10, 2014 Cattle arrival, check in and KJAA meeting Jan.25, Show—Jan. 26

Look for entry form online at www.kansasangus.org and in the Dec/Jan issue of the Kansas Angus News.

KJAA Summer Preview Show June 6-7, 2014 Kansas Sate Fairgrounds, Hutchinson.

June 6– Cattle arrival /check in – Contests– KJAA Annual Meeting

2014 Miss Kansas Angus and Ambassador Program

 Young women ages high school freshmen to age 21 interested in promoting and representing the Angus Breed and Ks Angus  Applications due Jan 10, 2014 The fall season is a time for everyone to behold the beauty of God's amazing Masterpiece, trees turning their foliage of burning autumn colors and cattle raising  Contest to be held on Jan 24 in Hutchinson at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center with crowing on Jan 25 during the annual Ks Angus their young in our ever changing grasses. With the changing of the seasons one Assn Banquet. notices the holiday seasons approaching as well. Take time to browse the American Angus Auxiliary's Angus Gift Barn for gift giving ideas this year. It’s time  For an application www.kansasangus.org– click on Auxiliary link or contact Anne Lampe, MKA chairman at kansasangus@wbsnet.org or 620 –872-3915 for a new KAAx fundraiser item , let us know if you have ideas that would make a great selling item.

KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders At the end of the holidays it is time to turn our thoughts to the Kansas Angus Futurity/annual Meeting & Banquet the gathering of family and friends. The items that are brought for the Auxiliary Scholarship Auction are VERY appreciated by everyone.

In closing I would like to congratulate Esther McCabe, Miss American Angus, for an outstanding job of representing the Angus Breed and the State of Kansas. We are so proud of you and all you have done.

Karen Santee, President

President -Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Vice President- Jackie Ottensmeier …..913.796-6994 Secretary-Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Past President/Advisor- Varee McCabe …….. 620.633.5303 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2013– Chairman: Lynne Hinrichsen, Members: Rhonda McCurry, Melissa Cozzitorto

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Kansas Angus Association Sponsored ▪ 22nd Commercial Angus & Angus-Influence Female Sale

Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS ▪ December 7, 2013— 1:00 p.m.

The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor the 22nd Commercial Angus Female Sale in Pratt. We are in search of high quality, young age pairs, fall bred cows , bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. If you are interested in consigning cattle to this sale, please complete the attached entry form and mail to the address shown at the bottom of the form or submit online at kansasangus@wbsnet.org Using this form, an information handout will be compiled on all consignments which will be available to buyers on sale day and will be mailed on request. We will also be advertising the sale consignments in farm publications throughout the area on Angus internet emails. In order to advertise your consignments and compile and sale list handout and mailer, we ask that you return the completed form by November, 25, 2013. The earlier we receive your entry , the better we can generate interest in your cattle.

Consignment Criteria and Delivery Times The sale welcomes fall pairs, bred cows and heifers to calve in the spring of 2014, and open heifers. To insure the quality of this special sale, we have made the following guidelines.

1.

Females must meet Certified Angus Beef ®live specifications: be predominately black hided (black white faces and/or “baldies” are accepted).

2.

Females must have typical beef-type conformation (no visible dairy influence); and be without long floppy ear and hump (no visible Brahman influence).

3.

Maximum age—No older than 7 years-old. Minimum consignment of five head.

4.

All females must be pregnancy checked (except open heifers) within 30 days of the sale. Pregnancy checking will be the responsibility of the consignor. An official health paper from the veterinarian must accompany cattle, complete with pregnancy check results within 30 days of the sale. Cattle may be pregnancy checked by Pratt Livestock by request only, by calling Pratt Livestock at (620) 672-5961. Preg check fee $4.50/head. Open females will sell guaranteed by the seller to be open.

Cattle must be at Pratt Livestock by 1 p.m. on Friday ,December 6 or by 10 am if Pratt will be pregnancy checking bred females. This will give buyers a chance to see your cattle.

Selling Fees Commission will be regular Pratt Livestock fees plus 1.5% of selling price to Kansas Angus Association to cover special sale promotion. Pratt Livestock commission is $15 bred cows and heifers, $24 cow/calf pairs and $9.50 open heifers. Other selling fees include: Yardage $2.00, Hay $.31/cwt., Health inspection $.35, and Insurance $.0006/lb. No sale fee $10. Purina Livestock Chow is available on request for $.22/lb.

Entry Information Please complete entry online at www.kansasangus.org or use the attached form as you would like information to appear on the handout sheet that will be available at the sale and mailed upon request. Please note that it will be your responsibility as seller to make sure the information you report is accurate. The Kansas Angus Association provides this information as a service and is not liable for its accuracy. Please enter by Nov. 25. The earlier we receive your entry form, the better we can generate interest in your cattle.

COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM OR SUBMIT ONLINE AT WWW.KANSASANGUS.ORG by NOV 25 ( please print or type) Instructions: This information will be compiled and listed in special advertisements, in a sale day listing, Angus email advertising and will be supplied to potential buyers upon request. Entries will be listed on the American Angus Association AngusSourceSM website if the AngusSourceSM tags are used and information supplied.

Name _____________________________________________ Farm/Ranch ___________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________Phone( )________________Email _______________________________ Bloodlines of sires used in past: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments on feed yard history of calves or mates to females selling: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BRED HEIFERS, COWS, PAIRS

Total Head: _________________ Age: ___________________ Calving Due Dates: ______to _________________ AI Bred: Yes No

Sires of Heifers/Cows:

Service Sires/Sire of Calves:

____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

____________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________________

Pregnancy check to AI: Yes No ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Synchronized: Yes No ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Individual ID: Yes No ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Do you want Pratt Livestock to PREG CHECK this group? _______ If not, pregnancy check date: ________________(must be after Nov 6) Are these females official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? Yes / No (Please circle one.)

Please list all vaccinations and pour-on, etc. used on these females in 2013______________________________________________________________

OPEN HEIFERS

Total Head:_________

Age: ________________Individual ID:

Yes

No

Sires of Heifers:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please check one: ______ I guarantee these heifers to be open; -ORAre these heifers official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? ______ Pratt Livestock to pregnancy check these heifers.

Yes / No (Please circle one.)

Please list all vaccinations and pour-on, etc. used on these females in 2013. _____________________________________________________________ Are consignments enrolled and tagged in the AngusSource® Program?

YES

For Information Contact the sale committee:

Gordon Stucky, Chairman .(620) 532-4122, Gordon@stuckyranch.com Jake Lewis, Pratt Livestock ……………………..……....(620) 770-1069 Matt Caldwell , American Angus Assn. regional mgr …(913)755-1105 Mike Molitor................................……………….………......(620) 243-3081

NO

( if yes please send enrollment verification in with entry)

Please return by Nov 25 to Gordon Stucky, 421 NE 70 Ave., Kingman, KS 67068; Phone (620) 532-4122 ;Ks Angus Assn. Fax (620) 872-3915; Or Use online submission form at www.kansasangus.org

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Showring purple

L C C C Lucy All Star 1231 won owned intermediate champion heifer at the 2013 Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Oct. 18 in Billings, Mont. Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., and Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas, own the winning heifer. Photo by Kurt Kangas, American Angus Association.

These Angus enthusiasts won showmanship honors in their division at 2013 NILE Junior Pictured from left are Cole Page, Kalama, Wash., senior champion; Avery Bates, Manhattan, Mont., intermeidate champion; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., junior champion; Quintin Smith, judge; Trista Bates, Manhattan, Mont., reserve junior champion; Kylee Bailey, Shelby, Mont., reserve intermediate champion; and Kyla Olson, Saint Ignatius, Mont., reserve senior champion. Photo by Kurt Kangas, American Angus

L C C C Lucy All Star 1231 won reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2013 American Royal Super ROV Angus Show, Nov. 3 in Kansas City, Mo. Chris & Sharon Sankeys Valee 324 won Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., and Doug owned junior heifer calf champion at the 2013 NILE Roll Satree Angus, Montague, Texas, own the winning heifer. Photo by Matthew Caldwell, of Victory ROV Angus Show, Association.

American Angus Association.

Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., own the 2013 Kansas Junior Livestock Show Angus Winners winning heifer. Photo by Kurt Champion Angus Heifer– Luke Sankey, Andale. Reserve Angus Heifer– Kelsey Theis, Kangas, American Angus Association.

Leavenworth. Champion Angus Steer– Sarah Pelton Paradise. Reserve Angus Steer– Taylor Goering, McPherson. September 23-24, 2013, Wichita.

Ks Angus Association Membership Form Join or Renew your membership online www.kansasangus.org or complete the form below and mail.

□ Renewal- $30 per year

Date:_______________, 20__

□ New Member $30 per year

Please complete all information below Print or type Farm/Ranch Name:___________________________________________

All names included in membership:_____________________________________ Complete Mailing Address:_____________________________City________________ST_____Zip______ Phone:_(__ )______________Phone 2- ____________________________ Fax________________ Email________________ website www.____________ County: _____________________ Year Established_______________ Acres in Ranch/farm________ Number of Registered Angus Cows______________________ Number of Commercial Cows_________ Herd Sires:_____________________________________________________________________________________ A.I. Sires:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Farm location/directions:________________________________________________________________________ Annual Production Sale Date:_______, 20___ (if applicable) Sale Name:_______________ Sale Location________ If your sale is on the same date each year please describe: example 1st Saturday in Feb. _______________

Comments:

Mail with Check Payable to KS Angus Assn, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Ks 67871- $30/year Dues payable annually Online —join, renew and pay www.kansasangus.org

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KS Angus Calendar 11/17/2013 KAA Commercial Female Sale

At Parsons Livestock Market, Parson, Ks at Paola Livestock Auction, Paola, KS

11/23/2013 Dalebanks Angus Bull Sale

Eureka, KS

11/24/2013 Hedgewood Prairie Angus & Friends

Enterprise, KS

11/15/2013 KAA Commercial Female Sale

12/7/2013 KAA Commercial Angus Female Sale at Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS 1 /1518/2014 National Western Stock Show Angus events Denver, Co 1/2526/2014 KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet, KAF Jr Show Hutchinson, KS

Send in Your 2013-14 Sale Date Todaykansasangus@wbsnet.org KAA Members and KAN advertisers may list their sale on this calendar. It is the responsibly of the member to provide sale/event date. The length of the calendar in each issue is at the discretion of the editor.

New Kansas Angus News Publication Schedule for 2014 The Kansas Angus News will begin a new publication schedule with a restructuring of issue months as well as moving to being published six times per year instead of seven. The Kansas Angus Association board of directors has made this change to better accommodate the current production and private treaty sale schedule in Kansas and to alleviate the problem of “slow” advertising months traditionally experienced in the summer months.

The new schedule is: 1.Winter- December/January—(starting December 2013) advertising deadline November 10, 2013. 2. February 3. Spring- March/April 4.Summer- May/June/July 5.August/September 6.October/November. The advertising deadline will remain the 10th of the month prior to publication, example deadline for February issue is January 10, for the Spring– March/April issue deadline is February 10.

Wanted Old Angus Sale Books

We have a really good selection of 20 to 24 month old Angus and Horned Hereford bulls ready for the fall breeding season.

We also have a group of black and black baldy bred heifers that will start calving in January. In addition we have a few special show heifer prospects that are available from one of our cooperator herds, they are nice. Give us a call or stop by and see us.

Randy

Charles Reid 22501 Thorngrove Rd Peculiar, Mo 64078-9650 816-758-6562

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

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been second to none. No matter what event I attended, there was always a familiar face to check on me and see if there was anything I needed. There have been a few that have gone above and beyond to make my year special. Miss Kansas Angus, Johanna Lundgren, and the Kansas Angus Ambassador, Megan Green, have been a huge assistance to me, not only at state shows, but national ones as well. I cannot thank you all enough for everything you have done.

They say that everything has to come to an end sometime . The important part is not the ending, but the little steps that get you there.

Growing up on our family farm with my brothers, Flinton and Ethan, and my sister Hannah, it was always important to help each other out no matter what it took. Without the support of my entire family, the unbelievable memories from last November until now would not have been possible. Each family member has been apart of my year and helped to make it special in anyway they could. My dad made sure there was always someone available when I needed to be somewhere, no matter what was going on at home. My mom was there to make sure I didn't forget anything when going on a trip and that I had everything I needed when I was "queening". Flinton was my chauffeur a I would not be where I have couple of times, but he mostly stayed at been without the support and home so dad was able to leave and go assistance of all of you. The with me. Ethan took care of my cattle support I have received from while I was "queening" so I was still able the state has been second to to show. Hannah has been my wardrobe none. No matter what event I manager from day one. The assistance of attended, there was always a my family has allowed me to travel about familiar face to check on me 30,000 miles across 15 states. and see if there was anything I needed.

The year has passed much quicker than I anticipated. It seems like just yesterday, my dad was helping me prepare my speech with hopes held high. Now, we are still working on a speech, but it is one filled with memories that are irreplaceable. I have learned so much from this opportunity that I look forward to carrying on with me in the future. I would not be where I have been without the support and assistance of all of you. The support I have received from the state has

Currently, I am attending Kansas State University majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Business. Juggling school and "queening" has taught me many things, from managing my time very wisely to the consequences of wearing the crown to class. This last year, serving as the 2013 Miss American Angus has been the greatest experience I could have ever had. The state royalty have made every show, sale, and event a blast to be apart of. The support from the Auxiliary, our state association, and individuals within it has been phenomenal. I cannot say thank you enough for everything you have done. It is tough to put the crown and sash away and know that the end of a unforgettable year has come. In the word's of Tom Burke, "Once a Miss America, ( Angus) Always a Miss America!”

Esther McCabe, Elk City , Kansas 2013 Miss American Angus Editor’s Note: On behalf of the Kansas Angus Association and the Kansas Angus News, I congratulate Esther McCabe on her reign as the 2013 Miss American Angus. We are proud that you are from Kansas and commend the way you represented the Angus breed and members. ( Esther will end her year as MAA on November 18 in Louisville, Ky when a new Miss American Angus is crowned.)

KLA Young Stockmen’s Academy Tours Beef, Dairy Industries Kansas Angus Association Members Flinton McCabe, Suzanne Ryan and Kathryn Taylor Among Participants The third installment of the KLA Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) was held October 2-4. The group of young producers spent three days touring various segments of the beef and dairy industries in Kansas. Merck Animal Health is the exclusive sponsor of the YSA program. Stops were made at Collinge Cattle Company near Hamilton and Dalebanks Angus at Eureka. Mike and Glen Collinge visited with the group about the benefits of using low-stress cattle handling in their stocker operation, and explained how burning and proper grazing management help preserve the native grass of the Flint Hills. Matt and Tom Perrier gave an inside look into the breeding program at Dalebanks. Most cows are artificially inseminated during a 25-day period, then herd bulls are turned out for 25 to 60 days. The Perrier family strives to produce balanced-trait beef genetics for cowherd owners. While on a tour of the milking parlor at Forget-Me-Not Farms, Cimarron, manager TJ Curtis told the YSA class the dairy facility produces 12 truckloads of milk per day. Each truck holds about 6,250 lbs. of milk.

Lee Reeve highlighted various aspects of his business, which includes a feedyard and ethanol plant, during a stop at Reeve Cattle Company near Garden City. Wet distiller’s grain, a by-product of ethanol production, makes up 16% to 17% on a dry matter basis of the feed ration for cattle in the feedyard. The group also visited the Winter Livestock auction market in Dodge City, participated in a Beef Quality Assurance injection site demonstration and was hosted by U.S. Premium Beef Vice President of Field Operations Brian Bertelsen for a tour of the National Beef packing plant in Dodge City. The 2013 class includes Lori Bammerlin, Manhattan; Keith Bergkamp, Pretty Prairie; Kim Cerny, Salina; Garrett Cook, Hardtner; Hyatt Frobose, Manhattan; Nichole Gouldie, Inman; Hattie Hartschuh, Manhattan; Justin Keith, Allen; Flinton McCabe, Elk City; Derick McGhee, Wellsville; Blaze Mollhagen, Lorraine; Christine Mushrush, Strong City; Clarke Nelson, Long Island; Cody Nichols, Wichita; Ty Riggs, Sedan; Garrett Rolland, Norton; Suzanne Ryan, Platte City; Austin Sexten, Wamego; Sydney Shepheard, Pomona; and Kathryn Taylor, Manhattan. The fourth YSA session will be held during the KLA Convention, December 46. YSA members will have the opportunity to attend educational sessions and help form policy during council and committee meetings that will guide the association in 2014. KLA is a trade organization representing the business interests of members at both the state and federal levels. Voluntary dues dollars paid by producers are used for programs that benefit KLA members in the areas of legislative representation, regulatory assistance, legal troubleshooting, communications and the advancement of youth. ___Kansas Livestock Association

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