Number 634 . January 2022
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CARCASS BULL SALE
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 1 p.m. Near Isabel, Kansas at Poland Angus Ranch
GAR Home Town
GB Fireball EPDs: CE: +16, BW: +0, WW: +68, YW: +129 , $B: +211, $C: +336 MILK: +25, SC: +1.34, MARB: +1.77, RE: +1.14
EPDs: CE: +12, BW: –.3, WW: +63, YW: +122 , $B: +227, $C: +351 MILK: +28, SC: +0.96, MARB: +1.81, RE: +1.17
ling Angus Bulls ar Ye g rin Sp 30 • lls Bu s gu An g Selling... 40 Fall Yearlin
Baldridge Challenger EPDs: CE: +14, BW: –2.9, WW: +65, YW: +129 , $B: +156, $C: +245 MILK: +26, SC: +0.75, MARB: +0.60, RE: +0.56
Deer Valley Unique EPDs: CE: +8, BW: +.3, WW: +70, YW: +129 +0.55, MARB: +0.83, RE: +0.95, $B: +162, $C: +278 SC: +24, MILK:
Sires Represented:
44 Bragging Rights Deer Valley Unique GB Fireball SS Niagara Deer Valley Wall Street GAR Home Town Baldridge Command Connealy Legendary Baldridge Challenger
POLAND ANGUS RANCH
Richard Poland 11230 NE Harvest Rd. | Isabel, KS 67065 620.739.4587 - home | 620.886.1720 - cell www.polandangus.com
CB FARMS
• All bulls will have Genomically Enhanced EPDs • Breeding Soundness Examined • Performance Tested
Berry Bortz 30142 NE 100th Ave. | Preston, KS 67583 620.656.4425 - home | 620.546.6077 - cell
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Kansas Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet ▪ January 22, 2022 Futurity Jr. Show- January 23, 2022 Hutchinson, KS The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) Banquet and 70th Annual Meeting is January 22 in Hutchinson at the Kansas State Fairgrounds . The educational presentations and 70th annual meeting will be in the afternoon. The annual banquet which will include a social hour, the Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction, honorary member induction, KAA Directory page auction, Miss Kansas Angus crowning and the KJAA t-shirt fundraiser auction will be n the Cottonwood Court building on the fairgrounds later on Saturday evening. Plans are being made to recognize past presidents, honorary members and former Miss Kansas Angus Queens during the 70 anniversary celebration. Please make banquet reservations by January 15 at www.kansasangus.org.
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Group rate $89.99 plus tax., 620-669-5200
Hampton Inn, Group rate $99.99 plus tax, 620-665-9800 Reserve by Jan 10 to get group rate. Ask for Ks Angus Association rate. Hutchinson also offers many other hotel choices. www.visthutch.com
Banquet: January 22, Hutchinson, KS Cottonwood Court building, Ks State Fairgrounds
Social 6:30 pm- Network, visit and enjoy drinks 7 pm - Seating, Gather and Welcome 7:15- Prime Rib Meal Followed by program, award presentations and auctions. Banquet tickets- $35-Buffet meal featuring carved Prime Rib, generous sides and The Kansas Junior Angus Association members will host the Futurity Junior desserts. Show on Sunday, January 23. As in 2021 they will welcome all junior Angus Children 10 and under- $10 A lower price option for kids 10 and under. If this members including out-of- state exhibitors , entry deadline is January 10. kid’s option is chosen, they will enjoy an all-beef grilled hot dog and choice of Schedule of Events – all events on Ks State Fairgrounds unless otherwise noted. sides and dessert from the buffet. Please note if your child prefers the Prime rib buffet you must select the adult meal option and pay the $35 ticket price. Friday, Jan. 21 4 pm- cattle may arrive and go to tie outs only after 4 pm. No cattle in the barn Banquet reservations :www.kansasangus.org . Reservation and ticket required. until 6 am Saturday. 7 pm- Miss Kansas Angus & Ambassador Contest and Interviews- contestants and Limited walk-in space available at the door. Make reservations by January 15.. parents only. Comfort Inn and Suites . Saturday, Jan 22 ► To enter the junior show, make banquet reservations and more visit6 am -Barn open for cattle and tack www.kansasangus.org. 11 am– Deadline for junior cattle to arrive 10 am to 11:30 am- junior cattle check in Value of Commitment to Data Collection 11:30 am -Ks Angus Auxiliary meeting–Prairie Pavilion meeting room, Fairgrounds Presented by Esther McCabe, Director of Performance Programs American Angus association 12 :30pm– Ks Junior Angus Association meeting- showring Saturday, January 22, 2 pm 1:30 pm to 4 pm - Hospitality hosted by Ks Angus Auxiliary 2 pm– Educational program—Value of Commitment to Data Collection Keeping and submitting accurate records is foundation of the Esther McCabe, Director of Performance Programs, American Angus Association 3 pm – 70th KAA Annual Meeting – Prairie Pavilion meeting room, Fairgrounds selection tools available today to Angus breeders and their cus6:30pm—pre-banquet social , Cottonwood Court Building, Fairgrounds tomers. With the ability to include genomic test results in EPDs, a common ques7 pm– Banquet - ticket & reservations required. tion is, “Why do we still need to collect phenotypes?”. A world without quality pheSunday, Jan. 23 notypes to create the foundation for selection tools would look drastically different. 7 am– 8:30 am - Exhibitor and family breakfast In this session, we will take a look at the value of phenotypes, value of genotypes, 9 am--Ks Angus Futurity Junior Show -, out-of-state exhibitors and how they work together to create the selection tools available today. Also included will be recent updates in Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR). welcome. Judge: Spencer Schrader, Wells, Ks
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Notes & News from Anne
Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc. February 2022 issue ad/copy deadline : January 10
Heading into our 70th Year The Kansas Aberdeen– Angus Breeders Association, Inc. articles of incorporation were filed in the state of Kansas on May 15,1952. As I as reading the articles and original by-laws, it is evident that the same principals and interests of our founding members hold true today. The articles state that the association’s objectives and purposes are to—To encourage, improve, increase and extend the breeding, production, raising and marketing of Angus cattle. The first meeting was held in Hutchinson, Kansas in the Wiley Building and we will begin the 70th year of the Kansas Angus Association back in Hutchinson. Plan to join fellow KAA members as we hold our 70th annual meeting and celebrate this milestone anniversary during the annual banquet. The KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet and Futurity Junior Show is January 22-23 in Hutchinson on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. We will recognize and photograph all KAA past presidents and honorary members in attendance at the banquet. Whether you can come for a few hours ,a day or the weekend the event has something for Angus enthusiasts of all ages. It’s a time to get-together with friends and fellow Angus breeders for education, conversation, showing, celebrating, networking, fellowship, laughs and meeting new people. See page 1 for schedule, information on hotels , banquet information and more or visit our website www.kansasangus.org.
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President : Clint Woodrow, Emporia Vice President : Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 Treasurer: Darin Huck, Dodge City Past President: John McCurry, Burrton District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland 2022 # 2 David Breiner, Alma 2023 # 3 Rick Cozzitorto, Olathe 2023 #4 Cody Dix, Stockton 2022 # 5 Stephanie Dickerson, Paradise 2024 # 6 Ben Williams, Hutchinson 2022 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs 2022 # 8 Cole Gardiner, Ashland 2022 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight 2022 Cash Schilling, Edson 2023 Bryce Barnett, Muscotah 2024 Directors At Large (Purebred) Elizabeth Perkins, Ellsworth 2023 Spencer Jones, Wamego 2022 Craig Beran, Claflin 2024
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In this Issue
Page 1. Ks Angus Association News ▪ 1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info ▪ 2 KJAA ▪ 6 Kansas Angus Auxiliary ▪ 7 KAA Calendar—Sales & Events ▪ 10 Showring Purple ▪ 12 2 ▪ Kansas Angus News
Cover ▪ photo by Anne Lampe
Kansas Angus Association
SELLING 110 BULLS & 40 FEMALES
Satur day, March 19, 2022 ♣ 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
Our 2022 sale offering will feature large sire groups of select AI bulls and proven Molitor herd sires that are always in demand. Every rancher will find the bulls they need for their breeding program. KG Justified 3023 Reg # 17707279
BW -2.0 WW +62 YW +109 Milk +30 Marb +1.03 RE +.29 CED +11 $C +267
Selling 12 sons
Mead Magnitude
These thick, uniform and correct bulls continue the Molitor legacy of using progressive bloodlines to produce calving ease trait cattle that have growth performance in the top 20% of the breed and maintain high maternal and carcass genetics.
70 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ♣ 1952 -2022 ♣
Reg # 18543414
Cherry Creek Land Grant Reg # 18863391
BW +.1 WW +55 YW +113 Milk +30 Marb +.66 RE +.38 CED +10 $C +262
Selling 10 sons
Woodhill Blueprint Reg # 18876777
BW +.6 WW +67 YW +126 Milk +31 Marb +.70 RE + 1.07 CED +10 $C +282
BW - .4 WW +82 YW +155 Milk +38 Marb + .53 RE +.99 CED +15 $C +313
Selling 10 sons
Selling 7 sons
D A R Propel T085 Reg # 19612156
Ferguson Trailblazer 239E
Reg # 19196960
BW –.1 WW +80 YW +143 Milk +24 Marb +.90 RE + .51 CED +15 $C +277
Selling 10 sons
Selling 8 sons
BW + 1.0 WW +92 YW +166 Milk +25 Marb +1.47 RE + .45 CED +7 $C +317
E & B Plus One BW - .9 WW +51 YW +99 Milk +24 Marb + 1.01 RE +.69 CED +13 $C +273
Other Main Service Sires♣ ♣O
Reg # 18996007
Selling 8 sons
Founding member of
HARB Playboy 581 JH - 5 sons Molitor Payweight 3015-165 - 7 sons Molitor KG Solution 9736-574 - 7 sons 2014 Certified Angus Beef PAR Broken Bow 718- 5 sons Seedstock Commitment to BPF Bankroll 731 – 7 sons Excellence Award DAR Pay Upgrade Q807 – 5 sons All cattle sell free of all known genetic defects Bluegrass Aviator 700 – 4 sons SVF Calvary B323 – 2 sons ♣ Free delivery on 3 or more lots within 300 miles KG Solution 0018 – 2 sons
Contact: Richard or Mike Molitor Mike -Cell (620) 243-3081 11558 S.W. 90th St. Zenda, KS 67159 molangus@onlinezenda.net
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Beef up your bull buying strategy Angus University to hold educational event at Cattlemen’s Congress. Breeding season is an imperative time for cattlemen and women, and the investment in a herd bull can be daunting. Angus University will host an educational session about bull buying strategies at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. This session will provide attendees with answers to their biggest bull buying questions and the ability to select bulls with confidence. “Buying a bull is an important decision,” said Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. “We’re fortunate to provide education from some of the industry’s experts to commercial cattlemen ahead of the spring bull buying season.” The one-hour event will consist of three, 20-minute sessions focused on bull buying strategies. Attendees will hear from Angus staff, extension specialists and industry representatives as well as have the opportunity to ask questions during a social session following the presentations at the Angus booth. Association Regional Manager Jeff Mafi will address “Sorting Through the Sale Book.” Understanding EPDs and logos will help commercial cattlemen feel more confident reading through sale offerings. Mafi will also help attendees navigate terms and conditions and private treaty sales. “We get a lot of questions in the field on what the numbers in the sale book mean and how cattlemen can apply them to their herd,” Mafi said. “These sessions should answer those questions and help people feel prepared to make a more confident investment.” During the “Finding Balance” session, producers can expect to learn how to apply EPDs to their herd goals, while maintaining phenotype. Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University livestock extension specialist, will help attendees understand Angus Sire Search and explain the basis for buying a good bull for specific needs. Johnson will also explain the importance of bull stocking rate to getting cows bred. The event will conclude with a presentation on bull nutrition and maintenance. Dr. Jill Peine, ruminant nutritionist with Ridley Block Operations, will explain proper body condition scores, nutrition protocols and supplementation strategies during the “Focus on Fertility” session. Proper nutrition can play a large role in the success of breeding soundness exams for producers. Confidence is key when making bull buying decisions this spring. Angus University is the source for industry-leading education. For more information on bull buying strategies, visit www.angusuniversity.com.
Mark McCully, American Angus Association chief executive officer, and five panelists – Debbie Lyons-Blythe, owner of Blythe Family Farms; Bodey Langford, owner of Langford Cattle Company; Shane Tiffany, coowner of Tiffany Cattle Company; Curtis Osmond, president of III Forks Prime Steakhouse and Silver Fox Steakhouse; and Josh Jasper, foundation director of the National Junior Angus Board. Jasper spoke about his auctioneer dreams, made possible by his involvement in the junior program and life lessons learned from continuous trips to sale barns with his grandparents. “I remember just sitting down and watching those guys just sing their chants on sale day, just being like, wow, I wish I could wear that silver belly hat up there, hit that gavel down and be the voice of the sale,” said Jasper. “So going from watching those guys to eventually working with them. Just a couple months ago, I got the chance to finally say, ‘Sold it your way, A-rod,’ and that was one of the coolest moments I’ve had. I’ll forever cherish that moment.” Osmond said he values the relationship between the producer and consumer, respects the dedication poured into the product he serves and aims to relay that message to his customers. “I think it’s really important for you to understand that we understand what your passion is,” said Osmond. “We know that what we’re representing each and every night is the fruit of your passion, of your hard work. We want to represent that in the best light possible.” Any path taken will surely include obstacles and Osmond said those challenges force people to band together and persevere. “See when family faces adversity, you know what they do,” said Osmond. “They rally, they get together, they pick themselves up and they continue to push forward, knowing it’s the passion for what we do that keeps us going.” Lyons-Blythe described the challenge her family faced when her youngest son needed a liver transplant, then battled lymphoma a few years later. She fought back tears as she expressed how the Angus family showed up for her family. “My son, Tyler, had a major health crisis seven years ago, and our Angus family sent messages, phone calls, prayers and you helped us raise money for our charity to increase awareness for organ donation,” said Lyons-Blythe. “Then a year ago, Tyler got lymphoma and you did it again. You helped us feel God with us that whole time. It’s family, it’s you all, you mean so much to me.” Langford told attendees about a childhood memory at his grandfather’s Alabama home. Surrounded by Angus herd bulls, he recalled how they would line up, single file, and low as they paraded around the pasture. Like his grandfather, Langford built his home in Texas in the middle of his bull pasture and replicates those memories with his family. “I had my little twoand-a-half-year-old grandson at the house just a month or two ago,” said Langford. “We were sitting in the living room and he said, ‘Grandpa, what’s that sound?’ I said, ‘Son, that’s just those little Angus bull’s lowing around, walking and doing their thing.’ So maybe that’s the first sound he’ll ever remember and record just like I did when I was his age.”
Tiffany explained the unique way he and his brother got their start in the feedlot business. After he accepted a corporate position and his brother as a ranch manager, an unsuspected source approached them with a unique Panelists ignite Passion in Angus Convention attendees opportunity. “The man that owned the feedlot our dad managed had, unbeknownst to us, been following our careers and keeping tabs on us and how Angus breeders discuss family values, adversity and educating we were conducting ourselves and things like that,” said Tiffany. “Out of youth. Passion. It’s what drives people to chase big dreams, to push through the the blue in 2007, we got a call that went something like this, ‘Would you guys consider coming home, buying the feed lot and being part of my leganitty gritty, to accept the lows of defeat and savor the highs of achieving cy.’” The brothers, unsure of their futures if they accepted, had a decision success. It’s the reason why cattlemen do what they do. In every sector of the beef business, there are people with passion for their to make. “We said ‘Man, we’d love to, but we don’t have any money,’” said Tiffany. “He said, ‘That’s fine, I’ll finance you.’ So we came back and we way of life. As a part of the 2021 National Angus Convention and Trade ended up with the opportunity to buy in.” Show, a panel of those professionals shared stories of dedication, hard_continued on page 10 see Passion ships and celebratory moments in their lives. Speakers included moderator 4 ▪ Kansas Angus News
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Kansas Junior Angus Association Hello Juniors, Kansas Angus Breeders and Family! Happy New Year, Kansas Angus Breeders and Families! With a new year comes a season of renewal. After the devastation that struck Russell County, Kansas, a season of renewal could not be more necessary. Many families within our Kansas Angus Association and Kansas Junior Angus Association lost their livestock, equipment, homes and livelihoods in fires that tore through central Kansas last month. However, even in the darkest of times, the Angus family came together and rose to the occasion. Donations of feed, hay, supplies, labor, money and prayer flooded in from across the state and nation. It was a beautiful testimony to the familial culture of the farming and ranching community. This community understands the definition of sacrificial love and does anything they can to help those in need. This is just the beginning for the families who were impacted by the fires, so I ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Since this is the January issue of the Kansas Angus News, that means that the annual Kansas Angus Banquet, Meeting and Futurity Junior Show is right around the corner! The entry and ownership deadline for the junior show is January 10th. We will have a jam-packed weekend of workshops, community and competition and I’d love to have as many Kansas Angus families there as possible! A complete schedule of events, rules, deadlines, entry forms and a banquet RSVP link can be found at www.kansasangus.org. I wish you and your families all a very blessed 2022, and I look forward to seeing you all at an Angus event soon!
Alexandria Cozzitorto, KJAA President Important National Jr. Angus Association & Show Information– effective January 1, 2022 With 2022 approaching, the American Angus Association wants to make junior members, parents, and breeders aware of some important changes that will go into effect starting January 1, 2022. NJAA WEBSITE The National Junior Angus Association website is updated with information on the upcoming year events and shows on January 2nd of each year. This also includes the coveted information on the National Junior Angus Show hotel blocks. You will also find updated general rules, contest rules, calendar, and entry forms. ONLINE ENTRIES The last couple of years, we have worked to streamline our online entry process to allow for a seamless transition of moving all show, contest and conference entries and registrations online. Starting in 2022, we will NO LONGER be accepting paper entries. All entries MUST be submitted online. Junior show entry forms will be found on the NJAA website on January 2 for the following shows: MAJAC, Eastern Regional, Western Regional, National Junior Angus Show, Atlantic National, All American Angus Breeders Futurity and Northwest Regional Preview. OWNERSHIP DATES In addition to online only entries, we will NO LONGER be accepting postmark dates for ownership of NJAA sponsored shows (MAJAC, Eastern Regional, Western Regional, Atlantic National, All American Breeders Futurity, Northwest Regional, and National Junior Angus Show). This means: 1) All ownerships dates will be based on process date, which can be found at the bottom of the registration paper or animal look-up. 2)Any animal needs to be registered by or before the ownership deadline. For example, if the ownership date is May 1, 2022, the process date needs to be on or before May 1, 2022. 3)This applies to bred and owned animals as well. All bred and owned animals need to be registered by the ownership deadline. No substitutions will be accepted after the entry deadlines. “PENDING” or “APPLIED FOR” will not, under any circumstances, be accepted online in the registration column on the entry form. You MUST have a registration number before completing your online entry form. FOR MORE INFO www.angus.org/njaa/home/shows or www.angus.org/njaa. Events and Education Department at 816-383-5100
Kansas Angus Futurity Jr Show Jan 22-23 2022
See page 1 for schedule.
Entry and ownership deadline is Jan. 10 Online form and entries only www.kansasangus.org All Junior Angus members welcome, including out-of-state exhibitors. Judge: Spencer Schrader Wells, KS
or events@angus.org.
KJAA Applications for NJAA Voting Delegates According to the guidelines and by-laws of the KJAA any member wanting to be considered for election for a delegate 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 1/22/22 during the KJAA meeting held in conjunction with the Kansas Angus Association annual meeting, banquet and KAF junior show. The NJAA annual meeting will be in Kansas City, MO during the National Jr. Angus Show. Applications due Jan 15, 2022 late applications and nominations from the floor are not accepted. www.kansasangus.org/kjaa KJAA OFFICERS 2020-21(Term Aug 1 to Aug 1) Officers President-Alexandria-Cozzitorto-Olathe President elect-Eva-Hinrichsen-Westmoreland Vice President -Kady-Figge-Onaga 2nd Vice President -Jayce-Dickerson-Paradise Secretary-Baylee Wulfkuhle-Berryton Treasurer-Kelsey Theis-Leavenworth Reporter-Clay Pelton-Paradise Historian-Greta Rosenhagen-Cheney Membership Directors -Austin Woodrow-Emporia & Dane-Haverkamp-Bern Past President-Cale Hinrichsen--Westmoreland
www.kansasangus.org/kjaa 6 ▪ Kansas Angus News
National Junior Angus Show Kansas City, MO July 1-9, 2022 Entry & ownership deadline May 15
Directors District 1 -Addie Haverkamp--Bern 2-Cooper Woodrow--Emporia 3-Ava Perrier--Eureka 4-Chesnie Dickinson --Glasco 6-Eliza Rosenhagen --Cheney 7-Kaelyn Schilling --Edson At Large Directors -Kelly Newton--Elk City &Dakota Smith Allen--Osawatomie Advisors–3 year term Clint and Jessica Woodrow- clint@badgercreekcattle.com (3rd year/2022) Jerry and Tonya Theis- Jerrytonyatheis@gmail.com (2nd year/2023) Clinton Laflin– Clinton.laflin@outlook.com(1st year/2024) Anne Lampe-620-874- 4273 cell, kansasangus@wbsnet.org
Kansas Angus Auxiliary Greetings! As we enter this very busy time of the year, I hope that everyone will take a few moments to reflect on your blessings and enjoy the special family times that this season brings. We have a full calendar of Angus Events for the next few months. The Moore Scholarship and Miss Kansas Angus have a deadline of January 10, 2022. Please check out the Auxiliary page on the website www.kansasangus.org for more information. Kansas is excited to be hosting the National Junior Angus Show this summer, July 2-July 9, 2022. If you are interested in helping please contact Anne Lampe, Chairperson, Clint and Jessica Woodrow, Vice Chair, Jerry and Tonya Theis, Secretary or Rick and Melissa Cozzitorto, Treasurer. We will end the month of January with the 70th Kansas Angus Annual Meeting, the Kansas Angus Banquet and Futurity Junior Show on January 22-23, 2022 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Have a fun filled Holiday season and we will see you at the shows.
► Miss Kansas Angus & Ambassador Program Girls high school age to 21 Applications due Jan 10, application and info online www.kansasangus.org
► Ken & Lorene Moore Scholarship
Applications Due Jan 10. College sophomores eligible to apply. Application online at www.kanasangus.org
Tonya Theis, Kansas Angus Auxiliary President
2021-23 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders
President—Tonya Theis Vice President- Esther McCabe Secretary– Emily Mullin Treasurer- Lori Fink 785.532.8171 Reporter– Megan Green Past President/Advisor– Wendy Flory Hospitality Chairman– Mary McCurry Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Emily Mullin Scholarship Committee 2022– Chairman Wendy Flory
Kansas Angus Auxiliary Activities Saturday, January 22, 2022
11:30 am -Auxiliary Meeting, Ks State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson 1:30 to 4 pm- Auxiliary sponsored Hospitality—please bring snacks and baked goods to share. 7 pm- Annual Ks Angus Association Banquet—Auxiliary Scholarship Auction, Miss Kansas Angus Crowning, Moore Scholarship Presentation See page 1 for complete schedule and more information.
Dear Kansas Angus Association Members and Friends, I would like to take the time to say thank you for the opportunity I have had to serve the Angus breed and the state of Kansas as the 2021 Miss Kansas Angus. It has been a great honor to represent the Kansas Angus Association, the Kansas Angus Auxiliary, and the Kansas Junior Angus Association. During the year of 2020, I served as Kansas Angus Ambassador. I was only able to attend a few events as many sales and shows were canceled. This was disappointing but it made me even more excited to serve as Miss Kansas Angus. I was determined to make the most of my time in the crown and sash. I attended numerous production sales, shows, and was able to represent the breed at Fort Leavenworth’s Annual Farm Day. I would not have gotten this opportunity if not for the support of my family and the many generous sponsors of the Miss Kansas Angus Program. Without their contributions and donations, this program would not be possible. Additionally I would like to thank Anne Lampe for all she does, not just for this program but also the Kansas Angus Association and Kansas Junior Angus Association. My time as Miss Kansas Angus is something I will never forget. Throughout the journey I learned more about time management, communication skills, and how to share my passion for the Angus industry. Your 2021 Miss Kansas Angus, Kelsey Rae Theis January 2022 ▪ 7
Ks Angus Calendar Fall 2021– Spring 2022* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1/22-23/2022-Ks Angus Annual Meeting/Banquet/Futurity Jr ShowHutchinson, KS 1/24/2022-Gardiner Angus Ranch "Early Bird" Bull Sale-Ashland, KS 2/18/2022-Lundgren Angus Ranch-Gove, KS 3/1/2022-Cornwell Farms-Saint John, KS 3/2/2022-Carcass Plus Bull Sale-Isabel, KS 3/3/2022-Larson Angus Ranch-Sharon Springs, KS 3/4/2022-K-State Legacy Sale-Manhattan, KS 3/5/2022-Laflin Angus- Olsburg, KS 3/6/2022-Lazy H Ranch-Hays, KS 3/7/2022-Don Johnson Angus-at Farmers & Ranchers, Salina, KS 3/7/2022-Lyons Ranch-Manhattan, KS 3/9/2022-Flat Iron Ranch-Washington, KS 3/9/2022-Stucky Ranch-Kingman, KS 3/10/2022-McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale-Burrton, KS 3/12/2022-Bar S Ranch-Paradise, KS 3/12/2022-Jones Family Angus-Belvue, KS 3/12/2022-May-Way Farms-Baldwin City, KS 3/14/2022-Don Johnson Angus Bull Sale-Salina, KS 3/15/2022-Hinkson Angus Ranch-Cottonwood Falls, KS 3/16/2022-Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders-LaCrosse, KS 3/16/2022-Woodbury Farms-Overbrook, KS 3/17/2022-Benoit Angus Ranch-Esbon, KS 3/18/2022-Sunflower Genetics-Maple Hill, KS
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3/18/2022-Huck/Stegman Angus Bull Sale-Dodge City, KS 3/19/2022-On Target Bull Sale (Alcove Cattle Co) -Blue Rapids, KS 3/19/2022-Molitor Angus Ranch-Zenda, KS 3/20/2022-April Valley Farm PT Sale-Leavenworth, KS 3/21/2022-B&D Angus-Claflin, KS 3/22/2022-Ferguson Angus-Phillipsburg, KS 3/23/2022-Schilling Cattle-Brewster, KS 3/24/2022-McCabe Genetics Angus Bull & Comm. Female Sale-Elk City, KS 3/26/2022-New Haven Angus-Leavenworth, KS 3/27/2022-Woody Ranch-Barnard, KS 3/28/2022-Oleen Brothers Best of Both Worlds Sale-Dwight, KS 4/2/2022-Gardiner Angus Ranch-Ashland, KS 4/4/2022-Green Garden Angus-Ellsworth, KS 4/5/2022-Barta Farms-Marquette, KS 4/6/2022-Kansas Bull Test Sale-Wamego, KS 4/7/2022-Kaiser Angus-Park, KS 4/9/2022-Fink Beef Genetics Spring Bull Sale-Randolph, KS 4/11/2022-Herbster Angus Farms-Marysville, KS 4/18/2022-Ohlde Cattle Co.-Palmer, KS 5/2/2022-Gardiner Angus Ranch "Meating Demand" Bull Sale-Ashland, KS 6/3-4/2022-Ks Jr Angus Preview Show-Hutchinson, KS 7/1-9/2022-National Jr Angus Show hosted by KS-Kansas City, MO KANSAS ANGUS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
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Passion With this opportunity, Tiffany not only received the chance to live out his dream, but now passes on his knowledge to the next generation and watches them carve their own path. National Junior Angus Show Kansas City, MO July 1-9, 2022
“I love giving them opportunities to take ownership in their own different divisions, teaching them what I was taught, and then to empower them to go on and do great things in this industry,” said Tiffany. “I’m passionate about producing the best protein source in the world.” At the root, Angus cattle serve as more than means to make a living or just a hobby, said Lyons-Blythe. Passion for the industry, for raising beef and for black-hided cattle is embedded in core values. “Foundationally, it’s all about our kids,” said Lyons-Blythe. “It’s the legacy of ranching and farming. It’s passing it on to the next generation. It’s learning more about ourselves, about the land, the animals and the people.” The 2021 National Angus Convention and Trade Show was held Nov. 6-8, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. For news and information about NACTS, visit www.angusconvention.com.
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Showring Purple Roll of Victory Winners Awarded The Angus breed had many reasons to celebrate legendary progress at the 2021 National Convention and Trade Show, and show ring accomplishments were no exception. The Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Heifer of the Year, ROV Show Bull of the Year and ROV Breeder of the Year were named at the Awards Dinner held at the National Angus Convention and Trade Show on Nov. 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Angus cattle have a tradition of excellence in the show ring. This history continues in show rings around the country each year. The American Angus Association® offers the ROV Show Program to recognize individual show-winning animals, sires and dams whose progeny excel in the show ring, and the exhibitors themselves. “We’ve spent the weekend celebrating Angus passion, innovation and achievement, and our ROV winners are a true testament to these priorities for our breeders and showmen,” said Mark McCully, American Angus Association chief executive officer. “It’s evident these cattle are incredibly deserving of this recognition, as are those who dedicated the time and effort to earn these awards.”
Chris & Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, Kan.; Silveira Bros, Madera, Calif.; and Rockin S Ranch Inc., Riverdale, Calif., were recognized for the Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Bull of the Year, Silveiras Forbes 8088, during the American Angus Association's Awards Recognition Dinner Nov. 7 at the The ROV season runs from June 1 through May 31. Points for these shows are 2021 National Angus Convention and Trade Show in Fort Worth, Texas. accumulated on an annual basis. Pictured, from left, are: Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO, The ROV Show Heifer of the Year was Seldom Rest Sandy 9080, owned by Suter presenting; Cody Sankey, Dustin and Jeana Hurlbut, Sharee Sankey, Rick Clark, Gretna, Va.. The heifer received grand champion honors at the 2021 Western and Allison Blanchard, Chris Sankey, Carole Silveria, Ric and Ann Schultz; National Angus Futurity, stood reserve grand champion at the 2020 North American and 2021 Miss American Angus Ellie Kidwell, presenting. International Livestock Expo, reserve intermediate champion heifer at the inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress and champion intermediate heifer at the Dixie National.
The ROV Show Bull of the Year was Silveiras Forbes 8088, owned by Chris & Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, Kan.; Silveira Bros., Madera, Calif.; and Rockin S Ranch Inc., Riverdale, Calif. Silveiras Forbes 8088 was named Grand Champion Bull at the 2021 Western National Angus Futurity and Atlantic National Angus Show. He was also Supreme Champion Open Angus Animal at Atlantic National Angus Show, Grand Champion Bull at Cattlemen’s Congress and Grand Champion Bull at the 2020 Kansas State Fair. Recognized with top honors as the ROV Breeder of the Year was Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla. The operation won with 751 ROV points, a 227-point margin of victory. Express Ranches has won Breeder of the Year every year since 2012. For more information about the Association’s ROV program, visit www.angus.org.
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