Number 614 . Kansas Angus Association . March/April 2018
PLAYBOY Herd Bull Molitor Angus Ranch
Saturday, March 17, 2018 ♣ 1 p.m. ♣ at the Ranch 5 miles north and 2 1/2 west of Zenda, KS or 9 miles west, 9 miles south and 2 1/2 west of Kingman, KS
SELLING 110 BULLS & 50 YEARLING FEMALES “ Molitor Angus Ranch is a National Award Winning CAB Quality Angus Seedstock Ranch. Family owned with exceptional experience in selection of pasture sires and A-I sires. Our cattle rank in the top 20% of the breed for growth performance. Also, top 30% for calving ease with gentle dispositions that produce distinctive bulls and heifers honoring the lengthy tradition of the breed.”
66 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ♣ 1952 -2018
Molitor Payweight 572-277
Molitor Advance 586-577
Reg # 18993541 Sire: Basin Payweight 1682 MGS: KG Solution 0018 CED +9, BW -.5 WW +82, YW +136, Milk +22, Doc + 24, $F +109.58, $B +156.37, WR 115
Reg # 18993762 Sire: Basin Advance 3134 MGS: KG Solution 0018 CED +8, BW =.7, WW+73, YW +128, Milk +36, Doc +22, $F +94.19, $B +165.29, WR 121
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Basin Payweight 1682 – 15 sons & 7 grandsons
HA Outside 3878 – 10 sons Connealy Black Granite – 8 sons KG Solution 0018 – 10 sons & 5 grandsons LD Emblazon 999 – 6 sons Basin Advance 3134 – 6 sons Molitor Complement Able 114 – 3 sons GA Lucy Special Focus 449 – 6 sons SAV Resource 1441 – 3 sons HARB Playboy 581 JH – 4 sons SVF Calvary B323 – 4 sons
Molitor Solution 150-627 Reg # 18993365
Sire: KG Solution 0018 MGS: SVF Answer W132 CED +14, BW -.5, WW +62, YW +122, Milk +32, Doc +18, $F +91.68, $B +133.65, WR 105, Pathfinder Dam
Molitor Angus Ranch
Molitor Outright 149-1157 Reg # 18993974 Sire: HAYNES Outright 452 MGS: SVF Answer W132 CED +4, SW +1.7, WW +68, YW +132, Milk +18, Doc +23, $F +113.23, $B +167.11, WR 112, Dam’s Record WR 5/105
Sale Bull Averages
CED +8, BW .4, WW +60, YW +105, Milk +26, $B+126 Founding member of
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Richard or Mike Molitor (620) 243-6335 Fax (620) 243-7533 Mike -Cell (620) 243-3081 11558 S.W. 90th St. Zenda, KS 67159 Email: molangus@onlinezenda.net
Page 1 .Commercial Female Sale Junction City is March 23
Preview Show is June 2-3
Junction City— Consignments being accepted now
State Fairgrounds. Hutchinson
The KAA is proud to sponsor its annual Commercial Angus Female Sale this spring at JC Livestock Sales, Junction City on Friday, March 23 at 6 pm. We are in search of high quality, pairs, fall bred cows, bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. All consignments must be 8 years or younger and meet Certified Angus Beef ® live specs ,(show obvious black Angus influence and predominately black hided) please request an entry form from sale chairman Jace Johnson or you can find a form and submit online at www.kansasangus.org. Jace Johnson (620)767-2699, johnsoncattle@yahoo.com. To be included in sale listings and advertising consign by March 1. Consignments taken until sale day, cattle must arrive by 2 pm sale day.
Kansas Junior Angus Association members are planning their annual summer Preview Show. The Preview Show will be June 2-3 ,2018 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. For the second year we will have a Saturday– Sunday event , with contests and annual meeting on Saturday and the show on Sunday. Cattle classes will include owned and bred and owned females, cow/calf pairs, bred and owned bulls and registered, commercial and predominately black Angus crossbred steers.. Juniors may also compete in showmanship, sales talk, herdsman’s quiz, public speaking contests and the “editor’s pic” photo contest. Two showmanship representatives to the 2018 National Junior Angus Show contest in Madison, Wisconsin , as well as members of the KJAA team sales NJAS teams will be chosen through contest participation. The two day event will feature the KJAA annual meeting, officer elections and awards presentations. The Kansas Angus Auxiliary will conduct their summer meeting and award scholarships in conjunction with the Preview Show. Show entry deadline is May 25. An entry form and schedule of events will be in the next issue of the KAN and an online entry submission option will be available in April at www.kansasangus.org . In conjunction with Preview show plans are in the works to host a Sullivan’s Stock Show U fitting and showmanship clinic. More information will be available soon.
American Angus Assn. Board of Directors Candidate Kansas Angus Association members who are interested in being a candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors for election in November 2018 and will seek endorsement from the KAA Board of Directors should send a letter of request to the Board by email to kansasangus@wbsnet.org or by mail to Kansas Angus Association, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Kansas 67871 by April 15 . Interested candidates will be invited to the KAA board of directors meeting in June.
Attention High School Seniors 2018 The American Angus Auxiliary scholarships are presented annually. Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded. The total amount awarded will be $17.000. Each state Angus Auxiliary is entitled to submit one girl and one boy application for the national scholarships. The two applications must be submitted by the state or regional scholarship chairperson to the American Angus Auxiliary Chairperson. The recipients will be announced at the National Junior Angus Show in July. Application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships.html Kansas Scholarship Application due April 1 Kansas high school seniors to be eligible to compete for the national scholarship above you must first compete and qualify on the state level. Kansas will choose one girl applicant and one boy applicant to go onto national competition. However the number of scholarship recipients in Kansas will be determined by the number of qualified applicants. Postmark deadline for Ks scholarships is April 1and must be submitted to Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, Emily McCurry Mullen, PO Box 570, Ulysses, Ks 67880 .mccurrye@hotmail.com. The application can be downloaded at the web address above, all national rules and guidelines apply in the Kansas competition. Kansas winners will be announced at the KJAA Preview Show.
Seeking 2018 KAA Field Host
KAA member, If you are interested in hosting the annual Ks Angus Field Day in the fall of 2018 please contact Anne at 620-874-4273 or kansasangus@wbsnet.org to discuss responsibilities and options.
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The President’s Pen And we are off! Calving season and the spring bull sale season are both well underway and both have started with promise for a great year. Now if we could just get the rain clouds to cooperate. Recently, I attended a beef industry leadership conference where the keynote speaker reminded that, as producers, we all need to communicate with consumers about how diligently we work to produce healthy, safe and tasty beef as well as doing our upmost to care for the cattle and the environment. I couldn’t help but think how this applies to us as Angus breeders as well. No other breed can compare with the Angus breed’s data base and the effort and investment it took to build it. Let’s be sure we, as a group, get the word out about the value of the data that comes with a Registered Angus bull or female. Some believe a black hide alone can make calves more valuable, let’s be sure to remind customers that it is not the color but what’s under the hide that truly adds value to a set of feeder cattle or commercial females. We must advocate for our breed and for our way of life. If we all pull in the same direction together, we can accomplish so much more. I plan to attend some of the spring bull sales. I hope to see you around. If you have concerns or comments, please contact me.
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Notes & News from Anne Goodbye Winter? As I write this and complete this issue of the KAN, freeing rain, icy roads and snow are wreaking havoc on calving and production sale preparation .Along with that almost all of Kansas as received little precipitation this winter making for dry ponds and short hay supplies .
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As calving season continues and breeding season draws near, I am sure hoping for wetter, warmer and greener days ahead and the day we can all say goodbye winter and hello spring.
Anne Lampe Kansas Angus Association Manager, Kansas Angus News Editor. Kanasangus@wbsnet.org
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. _ Anne Bradstreet
In this Issue Page 1. Association News ▪ 1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info ▪ 2 Angus Industry ▪ 4 & 19 Annual Meeting, Banquet ▪ 14-15
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Honorary Member, Randy & Varee McCabe ▪16 Futurity Jr. Show Winners ▪ 17 KJAA ▪ 18 Auxiliary ▪ 23 KAA Calendar ▪ 24 Cover ▪ Photo and design by Anne Lampe.
President : Neal Haverkamp, Bern Vice President : Brandon New, Leavenworth Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: John McCurry, Burrton Past President: Larry Lundgren, Gove District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland ……….….……….2019 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... ….. . 2020 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………... ..2020 # 4 Deb Bartholomew, Mankato ..…….…….….............2019 # 5 Stephanie Dickerson, Paradise........………….....,.. 2021 # 6 Ben Williams, Hutchinson……………….…..….….. .2019 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs….……………...…....2019 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City……………………....…. ..2019 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight……………………..…………… ..2019 Cash Schilling, Edson……………………...…......... ….2020 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….……….. …..…. .2021 Directors At Large (Purebred) Chad Breiner, Alma………………….…………………....2020 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….… …..2019 Lance Cline, Onaga……………………………….… … 2021 Kansas Angus Association Bookkeeper– Betsy Anderson betsyakaa@gmail.com The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates. Kansas Angus Association
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Angus Genetics, Inc., Announces Foot Score Research EPDs
AGI Director of Genetic Services Kelli Retallick says it’s important producers continue to send in quality, consistent data. “Though we are getting closer to a production EPD, we encourage memAGI launches the first foot score research EPDs in the U.S. beef industry. Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) announced today the release of two new foot bers to continue sending in data,” Retallick said. “Consistency of scoring within a producer’s herd is key, and luckily, we have a variety of rescore research EPDs, the first of its kind in the U.S. for beef cattle. sources here at the Association to help.” The American Angus Association ® has been collecting foot scores since Currently, producers submit two foot-score data points, claw set and foot 2015, with approximately 12,000 data points sent in. Members have angle. During the research phase, AGI found that only a low genetic reported two scores for claw set and foot angle. The pair of scores are correlation (0.22) exists between these two traits. Because of the low based on a scale from one to nine, with five being ideal for both traits.AGI Director of Genetic Research Stephen Miller says the collabo- correlation, scores are evaluated as separate traits and separate EPDs, termed Claw Set EPD and Foot Angle EPD.Claw Set and Foot Angle ration with membership in collecting foot scores allowed steady adEPDs published in this first report are AI sires who possess accuracy vancement toward a foot score research EPD. value great than 0.40. “Angus breeders have completed a tremendous amount of data reporting Pigs, people and profit in such a short period of time; this is truly a testament to their commitment toward genetic progress,” Miller said. “We are absolutely thrilled to By Nicole Lane Erceg begin the process of rolling this breakthrough out to the membership.” We lived in a two-bedroom apartment in the middle of the city when my husband made the first livestock purchase of our marriage. Last summer, AGI initiated a research analysis on yearling foot scores Bidding in an online pig sale, he made us the owners of a beautiful crosswith the collected data. The analysis reported moderate heritability esti- bred gilt with nowhere to live. No barn, no plan, no pig feed, no truck or mates for both claw set (0.25) and foot angle (0.25). Since the prelimitrailer, absolutely nothing we needed to start a livestock business. We nary analysis, AGI worked alongside the Association’s Information Sys- couldn’t even fill out the shipping information for where this gilt would go. tems team to develop the appropriate genetic evaluation model to preThe planner in me panicked. What in the world had he/we just done?! And dict foot score selection tools and now has research EPDs ready for what were we going to do now?! He calmly turned to me and said, “The delivery. world is run on partnerships.” Though not necessarily comforting at the A research EPD is a prelude to a production EPD, serving as a one-time time, he wasn’t wrong. There was no way we could start a livestock busianalysis delivered to the membership and enabling the Association to ness alone. Whether you’re raising pigs or cattle, it takes a good team to get meaningful feedback from Angus producers. Unlike a production get the job done. Producing premium beef requires an excellent genetic EPD, a research EPD does not get updated weekly but can be updated supplier, a superior health program, a great feeder, a careful rancher makperiodically as more data flows into the database. The more data collect- ing sure those calves never have a bad day and of course patient mentors ed, the more robust the evaluation becomes, and the sooner the rewho pass along their wisdom. When all of these key people come togethsearch EPD can be moved into production. er, incredible things can happen. I spoke with a rancher recently who was being recognized for his success in the cattle business. His most recent load of cattle graded 100% Choice or better, including 32.5% Prime. Humbly, he attributed that achievement to generations who built the business before him, his veterinarian, bull supplier, feedyard partner and many improvements in technology that gave him added tools. He gave all credit to the people around him. Of course, he did more than his fair share of the work, but said the most valuable asset in raising those high-quality cattle was the investment he’d made in relationships with people. Although genetics, management and hard work are vital, the right people on your team help drive the decisions that result in profitable, high-quality beef. The cattle business has a lot of complex, moving parts—you can’t be an expert in all facets of animal health, grid marketing or cattle nutrition. When you want to start or grow a business, or just get into situations where you don’t know what to do next, it’s nice to have more than a few numbers to call. That evening we spontaneously started our pig business, we may have put the cart before the horse. But having the right people around helped turn a snap decision into a profitable, growing enterprise. With a few quick phone calls, we had more than a home for the gilt, we had business partners. It doesn’t matter what part of the livestock sector you’re in, the people you rely on can mean all the difference in your success, profitability and the fun you have along the way. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just the livestock business, it’s a people business. Next time in Black Ink® Miranda Reiman will make some real points about fake news. Questions? E-mail nerceg@certifiedangusbeef.com. _more on page 19
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39th Annual Production Sale Saturday, April 7, 2018 n 9 AM Henry & Nan Gardiner Marketing Center n At the ranch near Ashland, Kansas
Selling Approximately 1,600 Head, Including: 450 Bulls n 550 Registered Females 210 Bred Commercial Heifers 200 Commercial Spring Pairs Registered Females Include: 43 Donors / 85 3-N-1 Pairs 125 Bred Registered Cows n 225 Bred Registered Heifers
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25th Annual Bull & Commercial Female Sale nd
March 22 , 2018 at the Farm • Elk City, Kansas 12:00 • Noon
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“The McCabe Family are all great people with whom to work. The quality of cattle is excellent and they are developed in such a way that the bulls hold up and maintain function in our harsh environment. McCabe’s customer service is superb, not only by following up on the bulls but it also includes bidding on our calves when they sell them.”
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KANSAS ANGUS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING ▪ BANQUET ▪ FUTURITY JR. SHOW
At new location and venue, old friends and new faces gathered to celebrate the 65th annual meeting of the Kansas Angus Association in Lawrence. he Kansas Angus Association (KAA) hosted its annual meeting, banquet and Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show January 20-21 in Lawrence. Over 150 KAA members, juniors and guests attended the annual banquet following the 65th annual meeting of the Kansas Angus Association. The dedication to the Angus breed, Kansas Angus Association and achievements of Randy and Varee McCabe, Elk City were celebrated as they were inducted as the association’s newest honorary members. Neal Haverkamp Bern was elected the 2018 Kansas Angus Association president and retiring president Larry Lundgren , Gove was recognized for his years of service. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmorland was crowned Miss Kansas Angus and Kady Figge, Onaga was selected as Ambassador. Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill received the Kenneth and Loraine Moore Memorial Scholarship. Nikkel, as well as Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland and Bryanna Hite, Valley Center received Kansas Angus Association Young Angus Producer Scholarships. The popular Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction netted $4450 and the KJAA raised $2210 in their annual semen auction thanks to the generous donors and bidders. The KJAA also announced the winner of their quilt fundraiser after selling tickets for 8 months. Tom Burke, Smithville Missouri was the lucky winner. Tom donated the quilt back to be auctioned then purchased the quilt for $3300, the quilt will be at home at the office of the American Angus Hall of Fame. Our junior members started their year marking the 50th anniversary of the Kansas Junior Angus Association with a meeting and junior show , Bryanna Hite, Valley Center claimed A.J. McCurry Memorial Supreme Champion Award buckle after first winning champion owned heifer with HDCC SandyD08 an April 2016 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. in the Kansas Angus Futurity Show. Shane Bedwell, Holt, Mo evaluated the 76 show entries and showmanship classes.
The juniors presented Stuart Rose representing Harper Industries, DewEze with a gift of appreciation in recognition of 5 years of sponsoring the KJAA National Jr Angus Show t-shirts.
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The juniors enjoyed a smores party hosted by the advisors following their meeting in celebration of the 2017 National Jr Angus Show Sweepstakes win.
JANUARY 20-21, 2018 ▪ LAWRENCE, KS Scholarship Winners
These young ladies were crowned Angus royalty .Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Miss Kansas Angus; and Kady Figge, Onaga, Ambassador.
Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill, , Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland and Bryanna Hite, Valley Center received Kansas Angus Association Young Angus Producer scholarships .Larry Lundgren, 2017 Kansas Angus Association president presented the awards.
Randy & Varee McCabe, Elk City were named KAA Honorary Members. See page 16 for their story.
Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill, received the Kenneth and Lorene Moore Memorial Scholarship Pictured presenting the award is Jessica Woodrow, Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship comKelli Retallick, Genetic Services Director for Angus Genetics, Inc., American Angus Association presented a program prior to the annual meeting. She covered the many technologies, tools and program available to association members through AGI including the newly implemented foot score research EPD’s. Many unique items were up for bid in the Auxiliary’s annul auction.
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KANSAS ANGUS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING ▪ BANQUET ▪ FUTURITY JR. SHOW Since 1958, the Kansas Angus Association has selected a member or members to be inducted into Honorary Membership. The criteria is based on this simple but powerful statement. “Dedicated to those who, by work & deed have contributed to the improvement of Angus cattle & the livestock industry in the State of Kansas”. Randy & Varee McCabe, Elk City are the KAA’s 2017 inductees and were inducted during the annual banquet of the KAA on January 20,2018 . The following is the script written and presented along with a video of photos by their children Flinton, Ethan, Hannah and Esther at the banquet. .
Esther is working on her PhD at K-State.
Mom and Dad made the decision to get us kids involved in the junior programs because they knew of all the opportunities and benefits that would come our way. Leading by example, both of them were involved in leadership positions in the various associations. Dad went through the ranks of the Kansas Angus Asso2017 KAA ciation and served as the Ninety-eight years ago, in 1920, Honorary Member president in 2003. Mom Grandpa Ray McCabe left Wichita, also was involved in the Kansas and made his way 105 Randy & Varee Kansas Angus Auxiliary miles south east to settle in Elk City McCabe and in 2011 and 2012 on his newly purchased 40 served as president. 2005 acres. Ray and his son, Meredith, - 2007, Mom and Dad were primarily wheat farmers, with a served as advisors to the few head of commercial cattle. In 1956, Randy was born to Meredith and Kansas Junior Angus Association. Anyone who knows dad knows that the Polly McCabe, and in 1967, the first registered Angus cattle were introNational Junior Angus Show was his favorite week of the year and would duced to Elk City and a lifetime membership for Kim Mac Farm was purfind any way possible to be involved. Most notably, he was the adult chair chased shortly thereafter. At that time, the farm members consisted of of the carcass contest, probably from the first time we entered the contest Meredith McCabe and David Kimzey, dad’s brother in law. Dad stayed busy working on the farm, while also showing cattle, riding his motorcycle up until Esther aged out. It paid off as collectively we had 4 Champion carcass steers, 5 reserve champions, 5 champion state groups and 6 reand playing his electric guitar. In a few short years, Randy would return home from college to join the partnership and Greg Kimzey, David’s son, serve state groups. Involvement for them didn’t stop there, as they enjoyed helping anyone with their speech, studying for quiz bowl and prepping for would eventually follow suit as well. team sales. One year, dad even built Miss Kitty’s bar for a Gun Smoke In the winter of 1979, Mom caught dad’s eye while working in the vet clinic, themed cook off skit. Needless to say, these are people of many talents! and he promptly got busy with asking her out. Well, they say the “third Their example of hard work, passion and dedication rubbed off on us, as time’s a charm” and that was definitely the case as dad had to ask mom all four of us served in leadership roles in the KJAA. During our family’s out 3 times before he finally got a date. But he eventually prevailed, and junior career, we were also fortunate enough to have a Champion heifer at they were married in the fall of 1981 and made their home on the family nationals, a Miss American Angus, two Outstanding Leadership awards farm in Elk City. 4 years later, life changed with their first addition, Flinton. and four Crystal Awards. Our involvement in the Angus industry continues Much to Flinton's disappointment, Ethan came in 1989 and Hannah wasn’t as Flinton currently serves as a director for the Kansas Angus Association too far behind and in 1994, the final addition, Esther, made her appearand Hannah married a regional manager. ance. Mom and dad gave us the life most kids only dream about, with quail Randy talking in a video, “Between my wide and I, our kids are our life. We hunting, riding horses, swimming in cow ponds, and as we got older, trav- have done everything around the kids as far as the family activities, the eling all over the country attending Angus shows and events, exhibiting Angus activities all lead into that. It is hard for me to imagine what it will be heifers out of the pastures of Kim Mac. like when they say they won’t be coming back for the sale.” In 2005, the Kim Mac partnership dissolved, and McCabe Genetics was Don't worry guys, none of us have missed a sale yet! To say mom and born. With renewed energy, the business started to take a different dad are dedicated to the Angus business and gave us the best life possishape and new goals were set. 2018 marks the 50th year we have been in ble growing up is a complete understatement. Like so many of us in this the Angus business, and we will host our 25th production sale in room, their passion March. Today, we run about 500 head of cows, and with the help of a runs generations deep great marketing team we sell approximately 600 bulls annually and work and will be contagious with several great cooperators around the country. As a value-added serfor the generations to vice, we also enjoy assisting customers in marketing their commercome. Thank you for cial females. Furthermore, we background cattle at multiple locations, and everything you have we've retained ownership on over 5,000 head of cattle within the last year done for us and your as well as assisting customers in marketing thousands of their calves over dedication and sacrithe last few years. Last August, we welcomed the first member of the fice to the Kansas An5th generation and as you can see we will welcome the second member gus Association. any day now! Flinton, Ashley, and Krease live on the farm in Elk City, as _ by Flinton, Ethan, do Ethan, Kyla and Hudson. 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JANUARY 20-21, 2018 â–Ş LAWRENCE, KS Supreme Champion HDCC Sandy D08 won grand champion owned female and supreme champion at the 2018 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show, Jan. 21 in Lawrence, Kan. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center owns the April 2016 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. She first won junior champion. Shane Bedwell, Holt, Mo., evaluated the 67 entries. She was awarded the A.J. McCurry memorial supreme champion buckle presented by the Andy & Mary McCurry family.
AVF Blackcap 4616 won champion bredand-owned female. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the October 2016 daughter of Penners-CC Double Black 2257.
Hinrichsen Blue Royale 7021 won res. champion bred-and-owned bull .Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, owns the February 2017 son of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B.
McCurry Royal Lady 7109 won reserve champion owned female. Madison Loschke, Kingsdown, Kan., owns the April 2017 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682.
Bar S Pride 7617 won reserved champion bred-and-owned ..Jayce Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., owns the March 2017 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303.
Jensen Party 793 won reserve registered steer Sarah Loomis, Council Grove, owns the April 2017 son of Werner War Party 4098.
Sinda Haven Shenandoah 8020 won champion registered steer. Macey Lewis, Douglass, owns the March 2017 son of Colburn Primo 5153.
Novice
Laura Carpenter, Wamego, won champion commercial Angus steer.
Junior
Lauren Frederick, Sterling, won reserve champion commercial Angus steer .
Isaac Wingert, Ottawa, won champion predominately black crossbred steer.
Novice Showmanship
Junior Showmanship
Champion: Aubree McCurry. Reserve: Gentry Ward
Champion: Kelsey Theis Reserve: Cady Pieper
Int. Showmanship
Senior Showmanship
Champion: Jayce Dickerson Reserve: Channing Schneider
Champion: Morgan Woodbury Reserve: Anna Carpenter
Intermediate
May-Way Perfection 701 won champion bred-and-owned bull . Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Kan., owns the April 2017 son of May-Way Perfection 384.
Senior
Showmanship Champions
Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton, won reserve champion predominately black crossbred steer. Show photos by Jeff Mafi, American Angus Association
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Kansas Junior Angus Association Dear KJAA members, As spring calving continues and production sales are taking place, I want to wish everyone the best of luck with their own production sales. I hope everyone is reuniting with old friends and making new ones along the way! I would like to remind everyone to be checking all the deadlines for Junior nationals in your “green book” for all the contests and entries. Some of the contests don’t require your presence so it’s important to get signed up for those as well. Last year, we were the sweepstake champions and I think it would be good to get back on our winning streak!
KJAA Cook-Off Teams for NJAS 2018 Sign up by May 1 - To be on a team you must fill out our online form! Would you like to join other KJAA members on a Certified Angus Beef® Cook Off team during the National Jr Angus Show in Madison, WI ? To sign up visit www.kansasangus.org/kjaa
To be on a cook off team please submit your name, address, email address, phone # , age as of January 1 and American Angus Association member code using the form on www.kansasangus.org; look on the KJAA page. , by May 1 so that we can form our state teams. We also will need a parent coach/leader for each team. The KJAA may have up to nine teams so there is a place for everyone. Please do not form teams prior to submitting. Teams are made up of 2 to 6 members. 3 age divisions Junior 8-13; Intermediate 14-17 and
KJAA Preview Show ▪ June 2-3, 2018 State Fairgrounds ▪ Hutchinson
Be sure to be looking for further information regarding the Preview show this summer. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for June 2-3 and plan to participate in the KJAA Preview Show in Hutchinson.
Megan Green
KJAA President meganbgreen96@gmail.com Changes to Poster Contest at NJAS The National Junior Angus Association and the Junior Activities Department of the American Angus Association will co-sponsor a poster contest during the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Its purpose is threefold: 1) to display the creativity of NJAA members; 2) to share information about prevalent beef science topics; and 3) to provide a fun, educational and competitive activity for interested juniors. This is an educational, research-based contest. Contestants will pick a veterinary science or animal science-based topic that relates to beef cattle production. Contestants will research, and create a poster describing the topic, background, and conclusion for the beef science topic. The contestants of this contest will create a poster prior to NJAS and have a 23-minute interview with a judge describing their poster and their research at NJAS. This contest is available only to the junior division; ages 8 to 13 as of Jan.1 of the current year. Contestants need to be present at the time of judging in order to conduct the 2-3-minute interview. All posters will be displayed throughout the show. Contestants will compete in three categories; poster, interview and overall. Selected entries may be used in the Angus Journal or other publications. Prizes and cash awards will be presented to the top overall contestants. Prize money will be paid as follows: 1st$30; 2nd-$20; 3rd -$10. Contest will be at the National Jr Angus Show in Madison, Wisconsin; July 7-13, 2018 for more information on the poster contest http://www.angus.org/njaa/Contests/Poster_Rules.pdf New Auctioneer Contest at NJAS The National Junior Angus Association and the Events & Education Department of the American Angus Association will co-sponsor the auctioneer contest during the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). The contest is designed to develop the ability of all NJAA members to showcase their auctioneering skills. Prizes and cash awards will be presented to the top 3 contestants in each age division. Prize money will be paid as follows: 1-$75; 2nd-$50; 3rd-$25 Contest will be at the National Jr Angus Show in Madison, Wisconsin; July 7-13, 2018 for more information on the contest visit http://www.angus.org/njaa/Contests/Auctioneer-Contest-Rules.pdf KJAA OFFICERS 2017-18 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1)
President: - Megan Green, Leavenworth, meganbgreen96@gmail.com President Elect: Anna Carpenter, Wamego 1st Vice President: Grady Dickerson, Paradise 2nd Vice President: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Secretary: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Treasurer: Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence Reporter - Ethan Dickerson, Paradise Historian: Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Past President: Chelsey Figge, Onaga Membership Directors: Kady Figge, Onaga; Jayce Dickerson, Paradise; Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth Kansas Angus Association Group: Kansas Junior Angus Association
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KJAA Elects Representatives Members of the KJAA elected Grady Dickerson, Paradise to represent Kansas as a candidate for election to the National Jr Angus Association Board of Directors.. The NJAA election will be during the National Jr. Angus Show in July in Madison, Wisconsin. Cale and Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland were chosen voting delegates. National Jr Angus Association Shows and Events DATES & DEADLINES Upcoming Dates and Deadlines: March 22-25 – STAR Conference; St. Joseph, MO April 19-22 – Raising the Bar Conference; Oklahoma City, OK May 1 – Ownership and entry deadline for Eastern Regional and PGS May 1 – Ownership and entry deadline for American Angus Breeders’ Futurity May 15 – Entry deadline for photography, writing, cook-off and graphic design contests May 15 – Ownership and early entry deadline for NJAS May 25 – Entry deadline for public speaking and career development contests– NJAS May 25 – Late entry deadline for NJAS for online entries only June 14-16 – Eastern Regional and PGS; Lima, OH June 15-17 – American Angus Breeders’ Futurity; Louisville, KY June 15 – Early registration deadline for LEAD June 27 – Deadline for online contest sign-up– NJAS July 7-13 – 50th National Junior Angus Show July 15 – Late registration deadline for LEAD August 2-5 – LEAD Conference; Billings, MT For more info www.njaa.info
DIRECTORS District 1: Elyse Louderback District 2: Baylee Wulfkuhle District 3: Kelly Newton District 4: Daniel Maier District 5: Clay Pelton District 6: Nick Siemens Directors At-Large: Gretta Rosenhagen, Brandon Frederick ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term David and Susan Shipman….... sshipman@kstatesports.com (3rd year 2015) Nelson Hager……………...…...…...nhsnadhill@hotmail.com (2nd year 2016) Ron and Lynne Hinrichsen.................rlangus@bluevalley.net (1st year 2017) Anne Lampe……...……….…..620-874- 4273 cell, kansasangus@wbsnet.org
www.kansasangus.org/kjaa
Junior Angus Association members awarded scholarships from National Cattlemen’s Foundation Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group Invests in National Junior Angus Association Members. Five National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members were awarded $1,500 scholarships by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) during the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) sponsored scholarships were awarded to outstanding students pursuing careers in the beef industry in the next school year. NJAA member Abbey Schiefelbein, a high school senior from Kimball, Minnesota, was the overall winner of the scholarship for her essay titled “The Importance of Transparency”. The four other NJAA members each earning $1,500 CME scholarships from NCF were: • Ryan Callahan, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University • Bridger Gordon, High School Senior, Whitewood, South Dakota • Cale Hinrichsen, Kansas, Oklahoma State University • Ty Montgomery, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University • Morgan Scilacci, Oregon, Kansas State University
Angus Foundation Hires New Development Director Rod Schoenbine leads fundraising efforts to advance education, youth and research for the Angus breed.
The Angus Foundation announces the addition of Rod Schoenbine as the development director. He started Jan. 8, 2018, during the National Western Stock Show, and he is responsible for fundraising and relationship building to help achieve the organization’s mission of advancing education, youth and research for the Angus breed and American Angus Association® members. “Rod’s education, industry knowledge and professional career experiences in marketing animal health products to beef cattle producers and customer service roles, combined with his extensive network and familiarity with Angus breeders and allied industry, makes him a perfect fit for our new director of development fundraising position,” said Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “From his volunteer service on Angus Foundation scholarship selection committees; influencing industry support for our organization’s fundraising events; and advocating our mission of education, youth and research in his engagements with producers over the past decade, Rod’s understanding and appreciation for the Angus Foundation’s work is unequaled. We are very fortunate to have recruited an individual of Rod’s caliber and professional abilities to help raise funds.” Program participant. “I am very excited to use my industry knowledge, current familiarity with Angus breeders throughout the country and sales and customer service experience to advance the Angus Foundation mission,” Schoenbine said. “And I am honored to be a part of the continued growth and “greater good” that is the Angus Foundation.” For more information about the Angus Foundation, contact Jenkins at 816-383-5163, or visit angusfoundation.org for more information
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Zagar Angus Farm 557 East 610 Ave. ▪ Girard, Ks 66743 (620)724-4086 Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Sydgen Massive 9518, Sydgen 1386 Design 3389, Checkerhill Madrid N11, Sydgen 2088 Focus 9003
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Kansas Angus Auxiliary As we move from winter to spring, we have definitely had some crazy Kansas weather. While the calving season is in full swing on our farm, I love seeing the new babies on the ground. We have just recently completed the Kansas Angus annual meetings and Futurity junior show. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for all the supporters during the scholarship auction. With the many wonderful donations, we will be able to again provide scholarships for our Kansas Junior Association members. The scholarship applications will be due by April 1 for eligible Juniors. The wonderful Angus quilt, crafted by Jennifer Rose, emerged to life once again in an eventful auction. Thank you to all of the individuals that purchased raffle tickets with the juniors and then bid on the quilt again at the KAA annual banquet. This quilt took on a life all of it's own to support our Kansas Angus Associations. Congratulations, to all of the Kansas Juniors with their accomplishments at the Ks Angus Futurity. Show ; and as they move towards the Spring, I wish them all luck in the ring and classroom. Beverly Figge Kansas Angus Auxiliary President Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Attention High School Seniors 2018
Deadline April 1, 2018 Application online
www.angusauxiliary.com/leadership/scholarship.html ( application is on the American Angus Auxiliary website) you must first apply and qualify on the state level. Completed application must be mailed and postmarked no later than April 1, 2018. Emily McCurry Mullen, 2018 KS Scholarship chairman PO BOX 570, Ulysses, Ks 67880
2017-19 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders
President -Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Vice President- Wendy Flory Secretary– Melissa Cozzitorto Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Tonya Theis Past President/Advisor- Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Hospitality Chairman– Mary McCurry Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Brooke Woodworth Scholarship Committee 2018– Chairman Emily Mullen
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Ks Angus Calendar*
20635 Hessdale Road Alma, KS 66401 David Breiner 785-449-2841 Cell 785-456-4790 Chad Breiner 785-564-2091 Ryan Breiner 785-207-3070 Bob & Derek Moore Annual Sale last Tuesday in February
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Those Famous Gloves
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Listings are sales unless otherwise noted.
3/1/2018 Dix Angus Ranch
Stockton, KS
3/1/2018 JMB Angus
Sharon Springs, KS
3/2/2018 Kansas State Un. Legacy Sale
Manhattan, KS
3/3/2018 Laflin Ranch
Olsburg, KS
3/4/2018 Lazy H Ranch
Hays, KS
3/5/2018 Don Johnson Angus Sale
at Farmers & Ranchers, Salina, KS
3/5/2018 Lyons Ranch
Manhattan, KS
3/6/2018 Cornwell Farms
LaCrosse, KS
3/6/2018 Premium Genetics Sale
Wamego, KS
3/7/2018 Carcass Plus Bull Sale
Isabel, KS
3/7/2018 Ferguson Angus
Phillipsburg, KS
3/8/2018 BJ Angus Genetics
Manhattan, KS
3/8/2018 McCurry Angus Ranch
Burrton, KS
3/9/2018 Bar S Ranch
Paradise, KS
3/10/2018 Barnett Angus Ranch Spring Bull Sale
Holton, KS
3/10/2018 Black Velvet Cattle
Mankato, KS
3/10/2018 Focus On Efficiency Bull Sale
Salina, KS
3/10/2018 Mill Brae Ranch
Maple Hill, KS
3/11/2018 Woody Ranch
Barnard, KS
3/13/2018 Wheatland Farms
Hope, Ks sale in Salina
3/14/2018 May-Way Farms
Overbrook, KS
3/14/2018 Stucky Ranch
Kingman, KS
3/15/2018 Benoit Angus Ranch
Esbon, KS
3/16/2018 Chisholm Trail Angus Sale
Winfiled, KS
3/17/2018 Molitor Angus Ranch
Zenda, KS
3/18/2018 April Valley Farms PT Angus Sale
Leavenworth, KS, sale in St. Joe, Mo
3/19/2018 Beran Bros.
Claflin, KS
3/20/2018 Hinkson Angus Ranch
Cottonwood Falls, KS
3/20/2018 KW Cattle Co. Bull Sale
Fort Scott, KS
3/21/2018 Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders' Sale
La Crosse, KS
3/21/2018 Woodbury Farms
Quenemo, KS
3/22/2018 McCabe Genetics
Elk City, KS
3/23/2018 KAA Sponsored Commercial Female Sale
Junction City, KS
3/24/2018 New Haven Angus
Leavenworth, KS
3/26/2018 Oleen Brothers Best of Both Worlds Sale
Dwight, Ks
3/26/2018 Herbster Angus Farms
Marysville, KS
3/28/2018 Larson Angus Ranch
Sharon Springs, KS
4/2/2018 Green Garden Angus
Ellsworth, KS
4/2/2018 Herbster Angus Farms
Marysville, KS
4/5/2018 Kaiser Angus
Park, KS
4/6/2018 Schilling Cattle Co.
Edson, KS
4/7/2018 Gardiner Angus Ranch
Ashland, KS
4/16/2018 Ohlde Cattle Co.
Marysville, KS
5/14/2018 Gardiner Angus Ranch Meating the Demand Sale
Ashland, KS
6/2-3/2018 KJAA Preview Show
Hutchinson, KS
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