Kansas Angus News November/December 2016

Number 605 . Kansas Angus Association November/December 2016

Flexibility

has become pivotal for cattlemen’s profitability.

We must stretch our operations in many directions to capitalize on market and management opportunities today. Your genetics should be equally agile. Don’t get tied up with cattle that don’t allow enough flexibility for today’s beef business. From maternal merit to carcass characteristics, find your herd’s inner balance with Do-It-All Dalebanks genetics.

112th Anniversary Bull Sale Sat., November 19, 2016 12:30 p.m. | At the Ranch

Selling 140 yearling & coming 2-year-old bulls The Perriers | Eureka, KS

See videos of bulls selling at

www.dalebanks.com Online bidding available at

THE PERRIERS

Registered Angus since 1904

Tom: (620) 583-6956 tperrier@dalebanks.com Matt: (620) 583-4305 mattperrier@dalebanks.com

Page 1. Association News Pay Annual Membership Dues by Nov.15 Dues must be current by November 15 for membership listing in the 2017 Kansas Angus Directory Membership benefits include a membership listing in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or ranch; an online membership listing and a subscription to the Kansas Angus News For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at www.kansasangus.org . Please help us save post-age by using the online form or the mail-in form on page 5 of this KAN . Dues must be current by November 15 for membership listing in the 2017 Kansas Angus Directory.

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Commercial Female Sale is in Pratt on December 3

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Enter by Dec 10 After a one year hiatus , the KAA is excited to announce that the CDP will return in 2017. The CDP is designed for producers using registered Angus bulls that may not have enough steers to make a whole pen at a commercial feed yard but want retain ownership and collect individual KAA members and Angus seedstock producers are encouraged to help inform carcass data on their steers or for producers that may want to feed a few their commercial bull customers of these sales as an option for producers to head and compete for recognition as the 2017 CDP winner. To participate market source verified Angus genetics. All cow/calf producers are invited consign in the project producers must enter a minimum of five spring born steers females to this marketing opportunity. Consigners do not have to be members of weaned at least 45 days prior to delivery. Steers must be out of a the Kansas Angus Association and out-of state consigners are welcome. registered Angus bull and have a known sire or sire group. An approved This long standing, reputable Kansas Angus Association sponsored commercial vaccination program as well as having individual identification tags is also required. The KAA is proud to continue its partnership with Certified Angus Angus and Angus-influence replacement female sale will feature a quality t Beef, LLC and McPherson County Feeders (MCF). CAB is sponsoring up offering of Angus and Angus cross young age cows, bred heifers, and open to a $1000 in cash awards and CAB merchandise, MCF, Marquette, heifers. Females will be consigned in minimum five head lots, with all females being seven years of age or younger. To qualify for this special sale, the females Kansas will host the CDP. Entries are due December 10. Participants are must meet Certified Angus Beef® live specifications. The sale will feature bred responsible for delivery/transportation to MCF, the last week of December. cows and heifers to calve in the spring of 2016; pairs and open heifers.

Find an entry from at www.Kansasangus.org or contact Anne at Approximately 800 head are expected on sale day.

Kansasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-874-4273.

Cattleman you have the opportunity to sell or buy in a sale celebrating and building on 25 years of success. The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) will sponsor its 25th annual commercial Angus and Angus-influence female sale in Pratt on December 3.

Those interested in consigning cattle to the sale can find entry criteria and submit KAA to Award Scholarships to a Young Angus Producer entry consignments online at www.kansasangus.org. To discuss the offering or Application deadline is January 2, 2017 consignment possibilities contact sale chairman Gordon Stucky at (620) 532The Kansas Angus Association board of directors are excited to announce 3220. The week of the sale a list of consignment offerings will be available.

KAA Board Endorses Chris Sankey The Kansas Angus Association board of directors endorsed Chris Sankey as a candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting on June 2. The AAA annual meeting and elections will take place on Monday, November 7, 2016 during the Angus Convention and Trade Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Chris is seeking his second term on the board having first served in 2011-14. Chris and his wife Sharee own and operate Sankey’s 6N Ranch in Council Grove. He is a third generation beef producer and has a strong Angus foundation beginning with his grandfather establishing an Angus herd in 1940. He has been an active and contributing member of the Kansas Angus Association (KAA) for many years. Chris served two terms on the Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors and as president in 1990. Chris and Sharee have served as KAA tour chairman and hosts, advisors of the Kansas Junior Angus Association, NJAS committee members, sale committee members and welcomed Angus breeders from around the United States the 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour as a tour stop host.

that the KAA will award a $500 scholarship to two young college-age Kansas Angus producers. The scholarship is made possible through Kansas breeders utilizing Zoetis HD50K tests during Zoetis’s annual state association program. (test purchased through Angus Genetics, Inc., June 1-Aug. 31, 2015) The scholarship winner will be announced during the KAA annual banquet on January 21,2017 in Hutchinson. The application deadline is January 2, 2017, applicants will be required to submit an online application and essay. The application is posted on www.kansasangus.org. Eligibility: 1. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college or technical school for the spring 2017 semester, proof of enrollment required. 2. Applicant’s parents , grandparents or family farm/ ranch must be member’s of the Kansas Angus Association.3. Applicant must be currently involved in producing Angus cattle or actively involved in their family's Angus operation.

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The President’s Pen

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

The Little Cow That Could, A Toast to Margaret!

Fall brings weaning and calf crop harvest time in cattle country. For many, this is often the time to reap the benefits of your labor and worry that started the previous year. Typical cattleman spend hours burning up the roads bull shopping or determining their A.I. matings. The farm scales then in many cases become the judge and jury of success. That trip down the alley leads to the keep or cull pen which can have rippling affects on the cow herd in either a positive or negative way. Some matings work and some just don't. Equal gratification can come from watching the calves from that expensive clean up bull you bought hang with or out perform the A.I. calves in the scale tipping contest. The summer environment and vaccination program often time reveal their results by this time as well.

No matter if you’re the one pushing the calves to the alley or the one running the scales there are certain tags or brands your watching for. Those calves from your favorite cows or sire. However, next on the scales is Margaret’s calf. You know Margaret or ole #9 or whatever you call her. We all have one. She is that big as nothing cow with a slight limp and a lump on her jaw. She is the one we hide in the back pasture where the grass is not quite as good. The place we don't show customers and the neighbors don't see her. Yet we keep her around because we know she can get it done just like those pretty princesses in the front lot by the road. As her bouncing baby boy hops on the scale you cautiously await the digital read out with one eye shut. Yep, she did it again! Another 730 pound calf. Even though you don't want to admit it the little cow that could just became the little cow that did!! So the next time you see your Margaret tip your hat back and raise your coffee cup in salute for quietly helping pay the bills.

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God Bless,

Stuart Rose

2016 Kansas Angus Association President

Notes & News from Anne Celebrating As we move into the holiday season and get ready to embrace the new year, we look back on the on the past year and celebrate the successes, learn from things that didn't go quite as planned and look forward to the future. Successes in the Angus business can come in many forms maybe it’s new customers, a showring win , or your steers qualifying for CAB. The greatest success comes from setting the bar higher for the next time or learning from a “failure”.

The KAA has had may successes in its long history , in December we will celebrate one of our success stories, we will host the 25th annual commercial female sale in Pratt, the “Pratt Sale” was born of the need to find ways to ad value to our Angus bulls while bridging the gap between registered and commercial producers. While this sale has had both up and down years, it has been a tremendous KAA success as well as a model for other state associations who have similar sales. The KAA thanks the past and current buyers and sellers, Pratt Livestock, Norman Hager who served as the first sale chair and current chairman Gordon Stucky who has served for over 20 years. We invite all KAA members to Pratt on December 3 as we celebrate this milestone event.

I wish you an awesome holiday season as you celebrate with family and friends, I hope that you will take the time to reflect on and celebrate personal and business successes as you set goals and plan for the new year.

Celebrate what you have accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed .

Mia Hamm

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

Page 1. Association News……………….....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info………........2 Angus Industry............................................ 4 KAA Membership Application……...…….5 Commercial Female Sale Consignment Form, Pratt…………………………………….…..6 Ks State Fair Winners………………….…...7

Anne Lampe, Editor 5201 E Rd 110▪ Scott City, Ks 67871 (620)872-3915 phone/fax▪ (620)874-4273 cell

KJAA………………. ………......8 KAF Jr. Show Entry Form……....9 KJAA Members Stampede the Sandhills .12 Billion, with a B …………….13 CAB Presented Don Good Impact Award………………………...15 Auxiliary………….………......19 Showring Purple……….….. 20 KAA Calendar ……………....16

Cover Photo and design by Anne Lampe.

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

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Angus industry

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Among the convention’s most popular sessions is Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health. Angus University headlines activities on SunThe 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of day, Nov. 6, and encourages cattle producers to expand their perspectives Kansas recorded a total of 5362 Angus with the American Angus Association® and consider what it takes to supply high-quality beef worldwide. It’s a dayduring fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. 30, according to Allen Moczygemlong discussion on the beef cattle industry’s future, and how producers can ba, Association chief executive officer. creatively adapt to what that future holds. “Angus University has been a centerpiece of the American Angus Association’s annual convention for three The 10 top recorders in Kansas are: Gardiner Angus Ranch Inc, Ashland; Strat- years, and it is a day of learning and exploration for all areas of the beef ford Seedstock, Pratt; Flying S Ranch, Saint Francis; K W Cattle Company business,” says Becky Weishaar, Angus Media’s Creative Media director and LLC, Fort Scott; Beran Bros, Claflin; Dalebanks Angus Inc, Eureka; Everett L lead contact for the convention. “We appreciate Merck’s continued support of Benoit, Esbon; Harms Plainview Ranch, Lincolnville; Green Garden Angus Angus University, and look forward to participants engaging in another inFarm, Ellsworth; Gordon D Stucky, Kingman; Mark Rohr, Hays. sightful event.” Angus University begins with keynote speaker Howard Putnam, former CEO for Southwest Airlines. Putnam and his team tripled the Angus breeders across the nation in 2016 registered 334,607 head of Angus revenues and profitability in three years at Southwest Airlines, and the comcattle. “Our growth this fiscal year continues to demonstrate strong demand for pany’s culture and policy became a game-changer for the airline industry, Angus genetics and solidifies our long-held position as a leader in the beef casting traditional models out the window. He has published a book titled The cattle industry,” Moczygemba says. “These results underscore our members’ Winds of Turbulence, and will share his insights into business and thinking commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry.” creatively. Putnam grew up on a farm in Iowa, where he learned to fly in a pasture. “This year’s line-up of speakers is truly fantastic,” Weishaar says.

“They are experts and leaders you won’t want to miss, and are sure to offer Angus Releases Website Redesign encouragement and practical applications for your farm or ranch.” More than The American Angus Association’s digital presence receives modern updates and functionality.

20 afternoon sessions offer participants a chance to focus on specific manThe American Angus Association is proud to debut enhancements to its agement disciplines and learn how they can improve their operations with website, www.angus.org, including a modern and mobile-friendly design, quality in mind. Topics include: asset protection, business growth, genetic improved navigation menu and prominent news features on the website’s evaluation, marketing, economics, commercial cattle production, herd health homepage. The changes, which went live Sept. 13, allow users to quickly locate the information and tools they need for herd management and market- and live cattle demonstrations. Registration for the 2016 Angus Convention is available online, and for the best value, register before Aug. 31 for fulling. access to convention activities, education, entertainment and meals for only $75 per person. For more information, visit www.angusconvention.com.

As the digital landing page for the American Angus Association, www.angus.org has generated more than 27 million page views throughout fiscal year 2016, and most users spend an average of seven Meat is about trust, author says minutes on the website.

Imagine living when there was no supermarket or grocery store where you A major draw is the Association’s online recordkeeping service, AAA Login, could buy food, having to grow just about everything your family needs. That which is now accessible through the red Login button on the top right hand could be any rural area in the country a couple hundred years ago. side of the navigation menu. All functionality within AAA Login remains the Livestock were keys to that economy, says author Maureen Ogle, who spoke at same. the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand’s annual conference in Tucson, Ariz., last month. Her book, “In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore On the www.angus.org homepage, a top news display prominently features America,” derived from the realization that she ought to know more about this Association news and announcements, and articles from the Angus Media vital food chain. “Here I am living in Ames, Iowa, which is basically ground zero team. Down the page, there’s an updated Angus calendar and event results/ for all things agriculture,” Ogle said. “My house is built on what used to be, 25 reports. Users can also catch up on the latest videos from Angus TV and years ago, a cornfield – and I realized I didn’t know anything at all.” Immersing quickly find a breeder in their area. Featured websites and sale books are a herself in research for the book, she soon discovered “how wrong” the consenway for Angus breeders to market their genetics and upcoming sales, and sus was. “My brain started paying attention to the so-called food debate,” Ogle the “Employee Spotlight” area will introduce the American Angus Associasaid. “I think it's more of a shouting match than a debate. As I got deeper into tion’s dedicated team of employees at the headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. the research, I let my brain start paying more attention to what was going on in The Angus Convention countdown keeps you up-to-date on news surround- the real world rather than what happened 200 years ago.” Seven years of iming the Angus breed’s highlight event of the year. mersion in the meat industry led her to ask, “If antibiotics are so controversial and confinement is so evil, why and how did it happen? Why do people do Website visitors will also notice an upgrade to the navigation menu, featuring these things?” The first part of her book sought those answers. When the first quick links to the Association’s top content in the following categories: man- settlers came to America, cattle became a major form of currency; owning agement, marketing, sales, news, events, get involved, shop and about. livestock determined your wealth status .“To be in the new world,” Ogle said, “to Follow the links along to the top of the site to visit the Association’s entities be what eventually was called an American, was to be someone who could eat — the Angus Foundation, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), Angus Media, Certified meat whenever they wanted.”

Angus Beef, the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and the American Angus Auxiliary.

Ten Kansas Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus

Angus University Headlines Convention Nov. 6 Merck Animal Health sponsors the third-annual educational event, which brings together quality-minded producers in Indianapolis, Ind. Continuing education and collaboration are two missions behind the American Angus Association’s annual Angus Convention. Hosted this year in Indianapolis, Ind., thousands of cattle producers will gather Nov. 5-7 for three days of knowledge-building workshops, business meetings and networking.

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Print or type Date: ___________, 2016__ Renew Join Farm /Ranch/Business:____________________________________________Contact:___________________ All names included in membership:_____________________________________ Mailing Address :________________________________________ City_______________________________________ State__________ Zip_______________ County___________________ KAA District____________________________ Phone:_(__ )_________________ Mobile Phone _ _______________________________________ Fax________________ Email________________ ______________ website_____________ Farm/Ranch Info Year Established_______________ Acres in Ranch/farm________ Number of Registered Angus Cows______________________ Number of Commercial Cows_________ Herd Sires:____________________________________________________________________________________

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If mailing in form and payment please mail to Betsy Anderson, KAA bookkeeper 621 Union Park Circle Colwich, KS 67030 Please note if you print your check electronically please update the mailing address to the above address for this and all future KAA payments .

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Kansas Angus Association Sponsored ▪ 25th Commercial Angus & Angus-Influence Female Sale

Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS ▪ December 3, 2016 — 1:00 p.m.

The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor the 25th 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 www.kansasangus.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 21, 2016. 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 2017 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 is the responsibility of the consignor. An official health paper from a 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 $5.35/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 2 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 per head is $25 bred cows and heifers, $40 cow/calf pairs and $20 open heifers. Other selling fees include: Yardage $2.00, Hay $.25cwt., Health inspection $.35, and Insurance $.0075/lb. No sale fee $10. Purina Livestock Chow is available on request for $.23/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. 21 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 21 ( 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 Sires of Heifers/Cows: Service Sires/Sire of Calves: Total Head: _________________ Age: _________________ ________________________________ ____________________________ Calving Due Dates: ______to _____________ ________________________________ ____________________________ AI Bred: Yes No ________________________________ ______________________________ 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 3) Are these females official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? Yes / No (Please circle one.)

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 2016 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Information Contact the sale committee:

Gordon Stucky, Chairman .(620) 532-4122, Gordon@stuckyranch.com Jake Lewis, Pratt Livestock ……………………..……....(620) 770-1069 Jeff Mafi ,American Angus Assn. regional mgr ………..(816) 344-4266

Please return by Nov. 21 to Gordon Stucky, 421 NE 70 Ave., Kingman, KS 67068; Phone (620) 532-4122 ;Or Use online submission form at

www.kansasangus.org

2016 Kansas State Fair Angus Show ▪ Sept. 17 ▪ Hutchinson ▪ Judge: Shane Lindsey, Prairie City, Iowa

The Hinrichsen family of R & L Angus, Westmoreland, Kan., won Premier Breeder .

McCurry Miss Wix 5041 won grand champion female Claire Wingert, Ottawa, Kan., owns the February 2015 daughter of S A V Final Answer 0035. She earlier won junior champion.

Wendall Custer, Sagebrush Angus, Cushing, Okla., received the Herdsman Award.

Schillings R&L Classified won grand champion bull . Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the September 2014 son of EXAR Classen 1422B.

AVF Sara 2346 won junior heifer calf champion, Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth. Kan.

Santees Miss Burgess 142 won senior champion female. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, Kan.

Sankeys Arkdalepride 606 won reserve junior heifer calf champion .Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan

McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan., won breeders' best six head .

Hinrichsen Pure Pride 5050 won reserve senior heifer calf champion .

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan

McCurry Royal Lady 4170 won reserve senior champion female Claire Wingert

.

Sagebrush Patty 1905 won intermediate champion heifer. Wendell Custer, Cushing, Okla.,

Hinrichsen Intuition 5052 won senior bull calf champion.. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan.

CH Captain America 5008 won reserve grand champion bull . Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the February 2015 son of Dameron C-5 American Classic. He first claimed junior champion.

AVF Sara 8965 won reserve grand champion female. Megan Green, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the November 2015 daughter of S A V Brilliance 8077. She first claimed senior calf champion.

Sagebrush Ida 3405 won reserve intermediate champion heifer.Wendell Custer, Cushing, Okla.,

Lazy JB Barbara's Dixie 559 won reserve junior champion heifer..

Brandon Frederick, Sterling, Kan.

Sagebrush Ben 1425 won intermediate champion bull. Wendell Custer, Cushing, Okla..

RCC Final Answer 886 198 won reserve junior bull calf champion.Neil Wiedel, Hebron, Neb.

2016 Kansas State Fair Junior Angus Show ▪ Sept. 10-11 ▪ Hutchinson ▪ Judge: Scott Bush, Britton, S.D.

Buchanan's Slugger 380U won grand champion steer at the Sarah Pelton, Paradise, Kan., owns the February 2015 son of Dameron First Impression.

Blews Twang 2015 won reserve grand champion steerBrandon Frederick, Sterling, Kan., owns the June 2015 son of Sedgwicks Twang 258Z.

FCF Blackbird 450 won grand champion Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence, Kan., owns the September 2014 daughter of B C Lookout 7024.

AVF Blackcap 7346 won grand champion bred-andowned female Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the April 2016 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B. She also won reserve grand champion owned female.

Hinrichsen Pure Pride 5050 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the October 2015 daughter of PVF Insight 0129.

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K a n s a s J u n i o r A n g u s A s s o c i a ti o n Hello KJAA members!

Congratulations juniors on a fantastic Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show! It was so great to see so many of our members participating and having a good time.

It’s hard to believe that this show season is almost over. I want to wish all of you Juniors out there good luck in finding the perfect show animal, getting it broke and ready for the Futurity. Make sure to get your entries in early! I hope to see plenty of Juniors in Hutchinson in January 2017. Set some new goals for your New Year resolution: aim to do better in showmanship, work with your cattle more, and maybe even try a new contest or two at nationals. I also encourage everyone to spend more time with family in these upcoming holidays. Cherish every moment spent with family and friends.

As Jack Frost makes his grand appearance, remember to bundle up and keep those calves warm!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Chelsey Figge KJAA President 2016-17

National Junior Angus Show Heads to Des Moines Junior Angus members will meet in Iowa July 9-15, 2017.The National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) is the highlight of the summer for many Angus families, and in 2017 the big event takes place July 9-15 in Des Moines, Iowa. 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 Clark, events and education 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 Iowa Junior Angus Association, the NJAS is themed “Winning with the Angus Team!” The weeklong event kicks off with the Parade of States during the Opening Ceremonies at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Iowa has hosted the show as recently as 2008, and is excited to make this event a fun-filled and educational week for junior Angus enthusiasts from across the country, as well as their families.

NJAS Cattle Shows More than 1,200 head of cattle are expected to compete in the showring at the 2017 NJAS in Iowa. The classes offered will provide opportunities for juniors to exhibit their owned heifers, bred-and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, steers, and bred-and-owned bulls. Additional events will include the National Showmanship Contest, NJAS Carcass Steer Contest, cook-off contests, and educational contests that include: prepared and extemporaneous public speaking, career development, graphic design, writing, photography, livestock judging, and video and poster competitions. Stay tuned to the NJAA website for contest and entry deadlines.

KJAA OFFICERS 2016-17 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1) President: - Chelsey Figge, Onaga, chelsey1496@ksu.edu President Elect: Megan Green, Leavenworth 1st Vice President: Anna Carpenter, Wamego 2nd Vice President: Grady Dickerson, Paradise Secretary: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Treasurer: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Reporter - Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence Past President: Esther McCabe, Elk City Membership Directors: Kady Figge, Onaga; Sarah Pelton, Paradise; Ethan Dickerson, Paradise

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Support the Show The NJAS committee has organized several fundraisers to help support the 2017 event. The first is the Embryo Lottery, which will offer 20 premier embryo packages from some of the most notable bloodlines in the country. Mary Greiman will be selling tickets at the American Royal and the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), and Trisha and Colby Holmes will be at the Angus Convention. Look for them to purchase your tickets.

An online auction will be hosted Jan. 19, 2017, through Angus Live. Items currently listed are units of semen, bull collection and freezing services, embryo flushing and transfer services, and advertising in leading beef industry publications. There’s still room for more, so if you’re interested in being a consignor, please contact the Greimans. If you’re attending the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) this January in Denver, Colo., the Angus Foundation will be featuring two items during its evening auction to benefit the 2017 NJAS. These include a wall-hanging clock made in the nationally known Amana Colonies in eastern Iowa, called the “Lotus Clock.” It’s an original Amana design with hand carved lotus lilies in the lower corners and cattails in the upper corners. The second item is an original piece or artwork by Sticks Gallery. Sticks Gallery has received national acclaim for their distinctive line of furniture, accessories and objets d’art. Each piece is handcrafted within Sticks’ award-winning studio in Des Moines, Iowa. More information regarding the NJAS program and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) can be accessed online at www.angus.org/njaa.

KJAA Applications for NJAA Voting Delegate or Candidate due Jan.10 According to the guidelines and by-laws of the KJAA any member wanting to be considered for election for a delegate or candidate at the annual meeting of the NJAA must declare prior to the January ( Ks Angus Futurity) meeting of the KJAA. To submit an application visit www.kansasangus.org click on the KJAA page and look for the online submission application. KJAA election will be on 1/21/17 during the KJAA meeting held in conjunction with the Kansas Angus Association annual meeting, banquet and KAF junior show. The NJAA annual meeting will ne in Grand Island, NE during the National Jr. Angus Show. Applications due Jan 10, 2017 late applications and nominations from the floor are not accepted.

Mark your calendars.

The Kansas Angus Futurity Jr Show will be on

January 22, 2017

in Hutchinson. Entry deadline Jan.10. See page 9 for entry form or enter online at

www.kansasangus.org

DIRECTORS District 1: Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth District 2: Sarah Loomis, Council Grove District 3: Cassidy Birk, Burlingame District 5: Jayce Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Abbie Schwab, Goddard Directors At-Large: Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill; Bridget Kucan, Holton; Nick Siemans, Towanda.

ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term David and Stephanie Dickerson.. stephanie@gorhamtel.com (3rd year 2014) David and Susan Shipman….... sshipman@kstatesports.com (2nd year 2015) Nelson Hager……………...…...…...nhsnadhill@hotmail.com (1st year 2016) Anne Lampe……...……….…..620-874- 4273 cell, kansasangus@wbsnet.org

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2017 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior ShowJanuary 22 1. The Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. A $10 entry fee applies to each animal entered. Females entered in the bred and owned show may also be shown in the owned show provided entries are made and fees are paid for both shows. Ribbons for each class will be provided as will champion and reserve champion ribbons and awards. Division champions may be named in some categories.

Calf must be latest natural calf born on/after Sept. 1, 2015 and be bred and owned by the exhibitor. Calf must be registered by show date. Steers must be born on/after Jan. 1, 2016. Bulls must be born on/ after Jan.1, 2014. Classes will be determined by number entered and birth date.

Entries due Jan 10 Enter online www.kansasangus.org

show and show own animal with exception of peewee division)

8. Classes for registered Angus steers, commercial purebred Angus steers and Angus-based predominantly black (51% black) crossbred steers (Angus sire or dam) born after January 1, 2016 will 5. Exhibitors must be members Kansas Junior Angus be offered. All steer classes will be judged as Association to participate. If not a member you can prospects. Registered steers will be shown by age. join at the show. Cattle must be shown by the recorded owner unless 2 in the same class in such 9. All bulls must be bred-and-owned.

2. All owned heifers and Angus steers must be case another KJAA member may show. In the case properly transferred in the sole name of the exhibitor; of illness or injury a KJAA member may be allowed 10. Show order is steers, bred & owned heifers, registered and on record at the American Angus to show in your place with a written doctor’s excuse. owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, B & O bulls and Association as of Jan 10, 2016. Bred and owned Notice must be received at check in. In the case of showmanship. cattle must be registered by show date. Original an emergency illness or injury at the show after registration papers and tattoos will be checked at cattle check-in , the show chairman (KJAA president) 11. The “Fitting and Grooming Rules #11” of the the show. Any animal that is not tattooed or has an must be notified prior to the class in order for a American Angus Association will be followed. No incorrect tattoo will not be allowed to show. Freeze substitute showman. Failure to show a doctor’s paint or other coloring agents are allowed. Aerosols brands allowed as per American Angus Association excuse or in the case of a show emergency contact are not permitted in the designated show ring make rules. with show chairman prior to entering the class will up area. DRESS code: All exhibitors must wear result in disqualification of the entry. shirts with collars.

3. All show entries must be at the show facilities by 12 p.m. Saturday, January 21. Entries may 6. Cattle will be stalled in the Prairie Pavilion in a 12. Entries and fees should be sent to KJAA arrive as early as Friday, January 20, 3 pm; but must designated area only. Tie-outs will be available. No President ,Chelsey Figge . Checks made payable to be stalled in designated area only. Animals are feed, hay or straw will be available for purchase.

KJAA; fees paid at the time of entry. No late entries released following the show. All entries will be will be accepted. Entries must be postmarked on or checked-in between 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, 7. Showmanship will be divided into the following before January 10, 2017 January 21 & must stay on grounds after check divisions: Pee-wee( non exhibitors-ages 7 and in. under/ enter at show); Novice exhibitors ages 7-9 ENTER online www.kansasangus.org Junior (ages 10-13); Intermediate (ages 14-17); and Show co- sponsored by the Kansas Angus 4. Females eligible to show must be born in on/after Senior (ages 18-21). All ages are as of January 1, Association Sept. 1, 2014, with the exception of cow/calf pairs.

2017 Each contestant must be an exhibitor at the

2017 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show Entry Form Division 1 Division 2 Division 3

Registered Angus Steers Commercial Purebred Angus Steers Angus-based Crossbred Steers (Angus sire or dam) see rule 8.

Division 4 Bred-and-Owned Heifers Division#

Name of Animal

Division 5 Owned Heifers Division 6 Cow-Calf Pairs Division 7 Bred-and-Owned Bulls Division 8– showmanship

Registration #

DOB

Sire Complete NAME

___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Div 8- Showmanship_ □ Ages 7-9 □ Ages 10-13 □Ages 14-17 □ Ages 18-21(age as of 1/1/2017) no fee Use additional pages if necessary. PRINT or TYPE please. Copies accepted Name __________________________________________ Date of birth ________Age________ Address ________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________ Telephone ______________________________ E-mail _________________________________ NJAA Member Code ____________________ Are you a first time KJAA exhibitor? ____________ Are you a KJAA member? ___________ (if no, please include $5 for dues) $10 per head $_______Total

Entries must be postmarked on/before JANUARY 10, 2017–no late entries-on line www.kansasangus.org Make check payable to KJAA- Return entry form and $10 per entry to

KJAA President Chelsey Figge, 701 Lucian St, Onaga, Ks 66521

KJAA Members Stampede the Sandhills

Chance Stout, Olpe, left, and Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill, right, represented Kansas at the 2016 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, Fifty-one youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 50th annual event. Taylot was named in the top 15 finalist.

The KJAA claimed 1st place in the state Scrapbook contest and 3rd in state Herdsmanship Team Competition Winners Fitting– 3rd Team Sales , Jr– 3rd Team Marketing, Int. 2nd; Sr. 3rd Cook-Off Steak, Jr 2nd Int. 1st & Black Kettle Roast, Jr 3rd Other, Sr. 1st Individual Contest Winners

CH Captain America 5008 won reserve grand champion bred-andowned bull at the 2016 National Junior Angus Show Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the February 2015 son of Dameron C-5 American Classic. He first claimed junior champion.

Graphic Design– Abbie Schwab, 3rd Photography– Sydnee Shive, 2nd Speaking– Carson Woodworth, 1st, Jr A Kelsey Theis, 1st, Jr B

Alex Cozzitorto , 2nd, Int A Morgan Woodbury, 2nd Int. B Poster– Tate Laflin, 2nd Abbie Schwab, 1st, 3rd, overall Career Development Alex Cozzitorto, interview 3rd, resume 2nd Eva Hinrichsen, interview 1st, resume 1st, overall Cale Hinrichsen, interview 1st, resume 1st, overall Judging Contest– Eliza Rosenburg, 1st Jace Dickerson 3rd, Taylor Nikkel 1st, Zane Ward ,2nd.

Extemporaneous Speaking Carson Woodworth ,1st, Jr A Eva Hinrichsen, 2rd, Int. A Cale Hinrichsen, 1st, Int B

Scholarship Winners Jackson Wingert– $1000 KS Angus Association Endowment Scholarship Esther McCabe– $10,000Angus Foundation Graduate Scholarship

Claire Wingert- $3000 Angus Foundation General Scholarship Megan Green—$ 1000 Angus Foundation General Scholarship

Black Kettle Award. Kansas juniors won first place overall in the intermediate steak division and top honors in the entire steak competition at the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off Pictured from left are Sarah Pelton and Grady Dickerson, both of Paradise; Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence; Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Kady Figge, Onaga; and Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland. They prepared "Tantalizing Steak Tacos." They also received the Black Kettle Award.

Chelsey Figge, Onaga, Kan., placed first in the junior division of the Chef's Challenge at the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event

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Certified Angus Beef brand sales hit 1.015 billion pounds ®

Billion, with a “B”

by Laura Conaway, Certified Angus Beef, LLC, Producer Communications Specialist

Angus producers knew they could create a brand of beef that would sell millions of pounds in a year. But more than a billion? Let’s not get carried away, the organizers would have said. Yet upon reflection, some might have wondered.

That year has come and gone now. The Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand’s 38th fiscal year (FY) ending Sept. 30 carved a spot in history as the first time global sales surpassed 1 billion lb.

For the 18,000 partners joined by a common mission, CAB President John Stika said the milestone brings a reason to celebrate. More than that, it brings appreciation for thousands of individual successes that led to that historic mark. “This number is significant, not because of what it is, but for what it represents,” Stika said of the actual 1.015 billion lb. sold, up 119 million lb. and 13.3% more than last year.

The average growth over the previous five years has been 3%, but it’s nearly 75% in the last decade of sequential annual records and 12 straight years of sales growth.

The market moves After several years of record-high beef prices brought on by tight supplies, the last fiscal year began with the pendulum swinging back to favor beef marketers. Retailers made it through six years of relatively flat to declining sales to arrive at a year of explosive growth, setting an all-time record with sales of 435 million lb., an 18.5% jump. Of the top 100 retail chains carrying CAB, 70% saw a rise in beef sales.

Not to get lost in the that boom, foodservice continued its consistent growth, up 21 million lb. from last year. More than 75% of the brand’s 143 domestic distributors saw their businesses grow in FY 16, selling 10% more beef to licensed restaurants than last year.

Seasons bring tradition and drive sales of particular cuts consumers want.

The chuck and round owned holiday sales in every category, buoyed by a new smart phone “roasting app” to net an increase of 87 million lb. Summer’s middle meats and ground beef sales carried on, up 11.4% and 7.9%, respectively. Value-added products, including smoked brisket, fresh corned beef and marinated fajita meat, were up 8.9%. Showcasing a taste for exceptional quality, sales of CAB brand Prime soared 26.4% higher for the year.

Capitalizing on its larger reach, the International Division set a record of 138 million lb. sold, a growth of 15%. Leading the charge was Japan, historically important and up by 111% after opening CAB’s Tokyo office in August of FY 2015. Canada continued near the top, as did Mexico with 16% more sales for the year.

6.9%, though short of the 15 million head eligible in 2010.

Higher acceptance rates allowed graders to certify a record of more than 75,000 carcasses per week, totaling 12.6% higher, or 3.92 million for the year to set an annual CAB acceptance rate of 28.9%. That record is more than double the rate of 10 years ago when it was barely above 14%.

The best to offer As the impact of drought subsided and replacement heifers entered herds, “Cattlemen didn’t just add more numbers,” Stika said. “They assembled the highest-quality, most Angus-influenced cow herd North America has ever seen.” Consumers benefited from the greater supply of high-quality beef at a lower price, but herd growth helps producers as well.

Despite four straight years with fewer brand-eligible cattle prior to FY16, the number of those accepted kept trending higher. Fine-tuned genetics and management tactics through those years set the stage to ensure that outcome and launched the drive past the billion-pound CAB sales mark once expansion began.This is perhaps the most purpose-driven expansion ever for the North American beef community.

“A lot is said about herd rebuilding,” said CAB Vice President of Production Mark McCully, “but I think record acceptance rates are a reflection of cattlemen rebuilding with a purpose and quality in mind.”

That intentionality will position the brand for continued growth – even in a market that’s undergone a dramatic shift, he said. “The consumer isn’t going to go backwards,” McCully said. “No doubt, some leverage has moved away from the cattle producer, but we are still operating in a market that rewards value and quality.” Those who produce top quality and market in a way that captures that value will stay economically viable.

“As we meet global consumer demand and expose even more people to great-tasting beef, the future for quality-minded cattlemen gets exciting,” he said.

The beef market is a seesaw of sorts: for cattlemen today, for retailers then who struggled to sell high-priced beef. Stika said the key for all is to stay the course through their lows and prepare for the future in the highs of the cycle. The long-term outlook reveals a high-quality cowherd that puts producers in position to the meet the demands of a global beef market. “From start to finish in this process, it’s important for everyone to stay connected with each other's realities,” Stika said. “Doing so allows us to make sure we never lose sight of the fact that we are all in this together.

The model for Certified Angus Beef is not just about short-term gain; rather it’s about creating an overall pull-through demand for the product that allows everyone to benefit over the long haul.”While all may not be simultaneously successful at a given moment in time, Stika said the system will work as end users base future business decisions on demand growth.

“Cattle prices may be down currently, but quality is still the road for future sustainability of our individual businesses, because consumers demand it.”

As sales grew in the United states and 49 other countries, for the first time since 2000, CAB expanded production to another country. Four years of close dialogue with people in Russia’s Miratorg company culminated in February with licensing its packing facility southwest of Moscow. The company, which had invested heavily in U.S. Angus genetics, now breeds, grows, feeds and harvests the cattle as a member of the American Angus Association, all geared toward the CAB endpoint. “The first pound of Certified Angus Beef there was produced under stringent brand-assurance protocols involving the same objective camera grading technology used in North America, along with a live video feed to our office,” Stika said.

Herd expansion here featured the use of more high-quality Angus genetics. After years of a declining supply, the brand’s 32 licensed packing plants saw an increase in Angus-type cattle identified to 13.6 million, up November/December 2016 ▪ Kansas Angus News ▪ 13

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Certified Angus Beef LLC Presented Don L. Good Impact Award Certified Angus Beef ,LLC (CAB), the world’s largest and most successful branded beef program, was presented the 2016 Don L. Good Impact Award Oct. 7 during the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) Family & Friends Reunion in Manhattan.

For the 10th year in a row, CAB LLC reported record sales of its Certified Angus Beef ® brand, marketing 1.015 billion lb. of product in fiscal 2016 (ending Sept. 30). Founded in 1978, the CAB ® brand is world renowned for its quality, flavor, tenderness and juiciness and is offered by the finest restaurants and retailers around the globe.

near Luray, Kansas.

CAB was reinvigorated in 1998-99 by an infusion of K-State connections. Dr. Jim Riemann, meat scientist and Cargill executive, was hired to lead the brand after founding director Mick Colvin retired. Dr. Larry Corah, 25-year K-State Beef Extension veteran, was hired as vice president for supply development. Corah worked from an office in Manhattan, Kansas, with staff closely associated with K-State. Current Industry Information Director Steve Suther, and former feeder-packer relations assistant directors, John Stika and Bryce Schumann, all have degrees from K-State. Stika went on to serve in three director positions before being The award, presented by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council Inc. (LMIC), is named in named vice president; and since 2006, presihonor of Good, who is a former ASI department dent of the Certified Angus Beef brand. Dozens more K-State graduates have contributed head, and recognizes positive impact on the across the company as employees and interns. livestock and meat industry or agriculture.

“The Livestock and Meat Industry Council was Another highlight of the Family & Friends reunexcited to provide an opportunity for animal ion was the performance by the “best band in science alumni and friends to re-connect as well as celebrate the presentation of the Don L. the land,” the reigning Sudler Trophy Award winner, the K-State Marching Band. Following Good Impact Award to Certified Angus Beef,” says Craig Good, LMIC president. “The reunion the performance, attendees participated in the Wildcat Walk as the band formed an aisle and was well attended and was a big success in giving folks a chance to visit the university that played while attendees entered the Stout Centhey love and support. The LMIC was proud to ter led by Willie and the kids. It was a family recognize Certified Angus Beef and the Kansas event with something for everyone, including State alumni who have had a significant part in the famous Junior Wildcat Barnyard, state fair the development and success of the program.” qualifying pedal tractor pull and toy giveaway.

For more highlights of the event, visit the Through the years, many K-State ASI alumni event’s Facebook page have contributed to the brand’s success. Indi@KStateFamilyandFriends. viduals recognized during the presentation included: Dr. Jerry Lipsey, Dr. Mike May, Mary Ferguson, Dr. Jim Riemann, Dr. Larry Corah, Contact: Angie Steve Suther, John Stika and Bryce SchuStump Denton, mann.

Kansas State University DeThe K-State connections partment of Just two weeks after selling the first pound of CAB product on October 18, 1978, USDA con- Animal Sciencfiscated the carcass roll it had approved earlier es & Industry that year. A week later, Lipsey, who earned his Communication PhD in meat science at K-State and was serv- Coordinator, angiedening as a divisional director at the American ton@ksu.edu or Angus Association, called on May, fellow K785-562-6197 State meat science PhD graduate, who was serving as USDA standardizations branch chief. They in turn, contacted attorney, Lee Badger. Lipsey and Badger went with CAB LLC Executive Director Mick Colvin and American Angus Association Executive Secretary C.K. Allen to meetings in Washington D.C., where they argued that USDA rules stipulated the agency had a legal obligation to help producers monitor this science-based branded beef program. The argument was successful and CAB LLC was back in business. Another K-State graduate was among the first members of the CAB executive team — Mary Ferguson. After graduation, she returned to her home state of Ohio, where she rose to second in command as associate executive director before leaving in the late 1990s to raise registered Angus cattle with her husband, Mike Colvin,

Certified Angus Beef LLC was presented the 2016 Don L. Good Impact Award Oct. 7 during the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Family & Friends Reunion in Manhattan.

Along with the brand, K-State ASI alumni who have been instrumental in the brand's success were also recognized. Pictured during the award presentation (l to r) are: Dr. Ken Odde, K-State ASI Department head; Dr. Jim Riemann, Dr. Larry Corah, Steve Suther, Dr. Mike May, Dr. Jerry Lipsey, Mary Ferguson, Dr. John Stika and Craig Good, LMIC president.

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary Well, another year has come and gone and holidays are already right around American Angus Auxiliary Invites You to Indy Attend the organization’s annual meeting, breakfast and social events during the corner! It’s hard to believe that it is time to prepare for a winter travels the Angus Convention. and calving.

With November comes the National Convention and the American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast. Held in Indianapolis, Indiana, a variety of activities will take place as well as the selection of our new Miss American Angus during the annual breakfast held Monday, November 7th from 7:30 - 9:00 am. To find a full preview of the events schedules, please visit: http:// www.angusconvention.com

Finally, it’s time to begin thinking about the Futurity happening in January 2017! So, start saving now as the Auxiliary women are already planning for some amazing auction items. This is our biggest fundraiser for our Juniors.

So ladies, start gathering your items and gentlemen, start stocking the wallets. We hope to be able to see all of you back in Hutchinson with the new year!

Megin O’Brien President , Kansas Angus Auxiliary

►Ken & Lorene Moore Scholarship Applications Due Jan 10. College sophomores eligible to apply. Application online at www.kanasangus.org Pillow

►Miss Kansas Angus & Ambassador Program

Girls high school age to 21 Applications due Jan 10, contact Anne at KansasAngus@wbsnet.org or application and info online www.kansasangus.org

Upcoming Kansas Angus Auxiliary Activities January 22, 2017 11 am : Auxiliary Meeting, Ks State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson.

12 pm to 2 pm Auxiliary sponsored Hospitality Room 7 pm– Annual Ks Angus Association Banquet—Auxiliary Scholarship Auction, Miss Kansas Angus Crowning, Moore Scholarship Presentation

For 65 years, the American Angus Auxiliary has promoted the Angus breed and supported future leaders within its ranks. The volunteer organization is made up of Angus women from all over the country, and each year, the group comes together for events held in conjunction with the Angus Convention.

“The American Angus Auxiliary is passionate about promoting the Angus breed and providing education and opportunities to the entire Angus community,” says Auxiliary President Shally Rogen, Brandon, S.D.

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The 2016 Angus Convention takes place Nov. 5-7 in Indianapolis, Ind. During the three-day event, the Auxiliary will host several activities to connect with new and old members alike.

American Angus Auxiliary members and anyone interested in learning more about the organization are encouraged to attend the Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC), Wabash 2 & 3. Agenda items include electing new officers and announcing their new team of regional directors.

Sunday, November 6 1:30 pm

In addition, the Auxiliary’s Angus Gift Barn — featuring brand-new items for debut during the convention — will be on display throughout the week in the ICC. Stop by to browse the latest Angus-inspired clothing, jewelry, kitchen items and much more.

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The Auxiliary’s annual breakfast will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Marriott, Indiana Ballroom, and will honor Rogen’s year of service to the organization, and the 2016 Miss American Angus Jera Pipkin, Republic, Mo. “The breakfast is a great morning for everyone to fellowship, as well as celebrate the Auxiliary and our group’s accomplishments for the year,” Rogen says. “We will introduce candidates for Miss American Angus, and share a glimpse into our year of service to the Angus family.”

The breakfast is on pace for a record-setting year, with a limited amount of tickets still available. Attendees can purchase a ticket when registering for the convention at www.angusconvention.com.

Miss American Angus The Miss American Angus competition is one of the ways the Auxiliary prepares Angus youth to be leaders for the breed. A poised spokesperson for Angus cattle and the entire beef business, Miss American Angus serves a yearlong term filled with showring appearances, speeches and education.

Five young women will vie for the title of Miss American Angus and give speeches at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, in the ICC, Wabash 2 & 3. This year’s contestants are: Keegan Cassady, Normal, Ill.; Reba Colin, Appleton City, Mo.; Sara Hatlewick, Jamestown, N.D.; Hayley DeHaan, McMinnville, Ore.; and Hannah Steph, Tatum,information Texas. The 2017 Miss American Angus will For more contact be crowned during Monday’s Awards Recognition Breakfast in the Sagamore Ballroom at the ICC. Attendees can purchase tickets to the breakfast at www.angusconvention.com when they register for the event.

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A detailed schedule of events, lodging information and other key details for the Angus Convention can be found in the official show guide online.

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

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Kansas Jr. Angus Members earn Awards and Scholarship at KJLS Youth from across the state earned cash premiums and scholarships while competing in the 84th Kansas Junior Livestock Show, proudly sponsored by Cargill.

During the state’s largest youth livestock show, held September 30 through October 2 in Hutchinson, 702 4-H and FFA members from 88 counties exhibited a record 1,515 head of livestock.

The champion Angus steer was exhibited by Sarah Pelton, Paradise. An Angus steer shown by Brandon Frederick from Sterling claimed reserve.

The champion Angus heifer was shown by Baylee Wulfkuhle from Berryton.

Cohen Navinsky of Winchester led the reserve Angus heifer.

KJAA member Taylor Nikkel of Maple Hill took the champion senior cattle showmanship title. while member Thade Combs of Buhler took reserve in the junior division.

KJLS presented $20,500 in scholarships to 12 exhibitors. KJAA members receiving scholarships : Earning $1,500 were Cade Harms, Lincolnville; Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Sarah Pelton from Paradise was awarded $1,200.

New to KJLS this year was the LEAD Challenge, which was an educational and advocacy event that provided an opportunity for exhibitors to learn about current industry issues. Those in the senior division competed in showmanship, went through an interview process and took a written exam. Juniors competed in showmanship and were interviewed. KJAA member Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland placed second in the senior division. __Adapted from a News Release provided by Kansas Livestock Association

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