Kansas Angus News - Fall 2014

Number 593 . Kansas Angus Association . Fall 2014

Don’t Be Left Out

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Dues must be current by November 30 If you have not paid Kansas Angus Association (KAA) membership dues for 2014 please do so now to avoid being left out of the 2015 Membership Directory. Current members are encouraged to renew their membership and new members are always welcome. 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; a subscription to the Kansas Angus News and opportunities for marketing registered and commercial Angus cattle through KAA sponsored sales.

For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at www.kansasangus.org . A form is on page 20 of this issue.

Directors, was a past president of the Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Coaches Association, and an instructor for the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science. He is also an active member of the Oklahoma Angus Association. Contact Mafi at jmafi@angus.org or 405.269.6387. He looks forward to getting to know more Angus breeders in the area and finding ways to be of service.

Mafi started his position in May 2014.

KAA offers Marketing and Buying Opportunities

Three commercial female sales slated for fall KAA members and our Welcome Jeff Mafi commercial partner will not Mafi to serve as Angus regional manager for Kansas want to miss these unique and Oklahoma marketing and buying ® The American Angus Association welcomes Jeff Mafi opportunities. Three KAA of Coyle, Okla., as the new regional manager for sponsored commercial Angus and Angus-influence female sales are Kansas and Oklahoma. Bringing years of experience in slated for fall. Sales will be on November 7 in Holton, November 21 in the purebred business to the Angus breed, Mafi will play a significant role Parsons and the 23rd Annual Sale at in Pratt will be on December 6. KAA in helping Association members identify herd goals, learn new programs members and our commercial partner will not want to miss these unique and services, and grow into the future. “It’s a tremendous honor to be part marketing and buying opportunities. of the American Angus Association,” Mafi says. “I truly look forward to getting started, meeting the producers in my area and learning how I can These Kansas Angus Association sponsored commercial Angus and best serve them in my new role.” As a regional manager, Mafi will Angus-influence replacement female sales will feature a select offering of represent the Angus breed at various cattle events, sales, shows and Angus and Angus cross young age cows, bred heifers, and open heifers. other activities throughout the territory. Breeders are encouraged to ask Females will be consigned in minimum five head lots, with the maximum him questions about Association programs and services, or for help age of females being eight years old in Holton and Parsons and in Pratt locating Angus seedstock. He can also advise producers on marketing seven years of age or younger. To qualify for these special sales, the opportunities available through the Association, including advertising females must meet Certified Angus Beef® live specifications. The sales through the Angus Journal and other avenues. “Jeff’s wealth of experience welcome bred cows and heifers to calve in the spring of 2015; fall pairs, lends itself well to connecting with Angus breeders and their commercial cows or heifers to calve in the fall 2015; and open heifers. Consigners do customers, sharing information on the latest programs, and genuinely not have to be members of the Kansas Angus Association. View details, helping them move their herds forward,” says Bryce Schumann, guidelines and submit consignments online at www.kansasangus.org. A Association chief executive officer. A native of Oklahoma, Mafi graduated mail in entry form is on page 3. from Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s degree in meat science. He previously served as Subscribe to our E-List senior herdsman for the OSU Purebred Beef Cattle Center in Stillwater, Keep us with KAA news and opdates between issues of the KAN. Okla. For nearly eight years, his general responsibilities included managing genetic selection and breeding for all females, developing bulls Send a blank email to for registered and commercial breeders, and managing the annual Ksangus-eupdate-subscribe@wbsnet.org production sale. Throughout his time in the business, Mafi has also served Our E– list is secure and is not sold or shared. as a member of the OSU Animal Science Alumni Association Board of

Over 50 KAA members and guests gathered for an evening of friendship, networking and family fun on June 15 for the annual District 1 and 2 meeting. The event was hosted by District 2 director Jason Flory and family at their May Way Farms headquarters near Baldwin City.

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The President’s Pen

The fall season is fast approaching with weaning and harvest. Whether you have been blessed with rainfall or not, the seasons are progressing into the next phase.

Many are looking forward to the next generation on the ground or crop to be planted. Decisions are being made to enhance the progress of our operations. Angus breeders have the best tools in the industry to help improve the beef business.

The investments each of you made in genetics and your operations are being rewarded and are well deserved.

This fall, look for the upcoming commercial Angus female sales at Holton, Parsons and Pratt. I encourage everyone to talk to your customers about these sales. The market is so strong and the demand for commercial Angus females has never been better. The Kansas Angus Association has been sponsoring these sales as a service to members and most of all your customers. In addition, this is an essential part of the financial success of your state association and your support is appreciated.

Furthermore, I would be remiss not to mention Tyler Blythe. Tyler has been blessed with a new liver. The prayers from many of us have been answered for Tyler to receive this liver. I ask everyone to continue praying for Tyler and his family as his body accepts this transplant. Also, let’s pray for the donor’s family as they deal with this time in their lives. Tyler is a great young man who grew up in the junior Angus program and is an active member of his family’s ranch. He and his siblings are role models for many of the younger members and we are grateful he will be here to continue pursuing his dreams and goals in life. God Bless You, Tyler!

Ron Hinrichsen Kansas Angus Association President, 2014

Notes and News from Anne

Congratulations Another successful Carcass Data Project came to a close in late spring; I congratulate all of the participants on an outstanding group of steers. Please take a minute to read about the 2014 project and winners on page 11. The 2015 CDP is set to kick off in late December, if you have been thinking about participating to gain valuable data or perhaps you enjoy a little friendly competition with some cool prizes at stake the CDP may be for you.

A big “pat and the back” to the members of the KJAA on a very successful summer preview show and a great NJAS. Flip though pages 6-10 to see the many successes and awards received by our future leaders this summer.

Buying or Selling Whether you are your commercial partners are interested in taking advantage of the unprecedented commercial females prices by selling or you are looking for replacement commercial females you wont want to miss one of our three fall commercial female sales. See page 3 for more information .

Anne Anne S. Lampe, Ks Angus News, editor ; Kansas Angus Association, Secretary/Manager

Page 1. association news………....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info…..2 KAA Commercial Female Sales Consignment Form………………....3 Angus Industry……..……................4 KJAA………………. …………... 5 Preview Show Champs…………….6 KJAA Shown’ in the Heartland….7-9 Auxiliary………………………..10

Cover

Experience Wins CDP………….11 Story of A Steak: Angus Means Business Convention/Trade Show..14 Showring Purple………………..14 KS Angus Calendar…… ……....18 Our Angus Family……………...19 KAA Membership Form …….…20

Photo by Heidi Anderson, Legacy Livestock Imaging .

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Published 6 times per year. (beg.2014)

President : Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Vice President : Sharee Sankey, Council Grove Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Craig Rucker , Burdett District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ……………….….……...2016 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….….....

2017 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………….2017 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2016 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………...... 2015 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..………....2016 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2016 # 8 Grant Gardiner, Ashland……………………....…...2016 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2016 Derrick Schlegel, Alexander …………………........…..2017 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2015 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2017 Stuart Rose, Cheney…….…………………..……. …....2015 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2016 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings.

Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

www.kansasangus.org

Kansas Angus Association Sponsored ▪ Commercial Angus & Angus- Influence - Female Sales  Holton Livestock Exchange, Holton, KS ▪ November 7

3 Sale Locations

Parsons Livestock Market, Inc., Parsons, KS ▪ November 21 Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS ▪ December 6

The Kansas Angus Association will sponsor 3 Commercial Angus Female Sales this fall/winter in Holton, Parsons and 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. 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 sale area on Angus internet emails. In order to advertise your consignments and compile and sale list handout , we ask that you return the to the designated sale chairman bu the date specified for each sale. Consignments will be taken up to the day before each sale however the earlier we receive your entry form, the better we can generate interest in your cattle. Consign by: Holton ,Thursday October 30. Parsons, Thursday Nov. 13 , Pratt , Monday , Nov 24. PLEASE note specific rules as indicated for each sale.

Consigners do not have to be KAA members and out-of state cattle welcome.

Consignment Criteria The sale welcomes fall pairs, bred cows and heifers to calve spring of 2015 and open heifers. To insure the quality of this special sale, we have made the following guidelines.

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

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

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Maximum age for Parsons and Holton 8 years-old. Pratt– all must be 7 years of age or younger Minimum consignment of five head. Cattle may be mouthed. Cattle will be sorted by sale committee for sale order.

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All females must be pregnancy checked (except open heifers) within 30 days of the sale. Pregnancy checking will be the responsibility of the consignor. An official health paper from the veterinarian must accompany cattle, complete with pregnancy check results within 30 days of the sale. Cattle may be pregnancy checked at the sale facility by request only, an must be indicated on registration form; regular sale barn fee will be charged for PT. Open females will sell guaranteed by the seller to be open. Calving dates provided are guaranteed by seller, open heifers are guaranteed by seller and will be preg checked if there are concerns.( applies to all 3 sales) 5.

Cattle should be at the sale facility by 1 pm the day prior to sale ;if cattle are being preg checked by sale barn you should arrive by noon. Please contact designated sale chairman or hosting sale barn for specific arrival time deadlines.

Selling Fees Parsons and Holton: Cost will be regular sale barn fees & expense plus a 1% commission for the Kansas Angus Association to cover special sale advertising and promotion. .

Pratt : Regular sale barn fees and expense plus KAA commission of 1.5% to cover advertising and promotion.

No sale fee for KAA and sale barn applies to all sales .Contact sale chair or barn for specific sale barn fees.

COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM OR SUBMIT ONLINE AT WWW.KANSASANGUS.ORG

Instructions: PLEASE print or type. 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 AngusSource SM website if the AngusSourceSM tags are used and information supplied.

Indicate location consigning to: □ Holton , November 7—….. □Parsons , November 21 ....□ Pratt, Dec. 6 (if consigning to multiple locations use separate form for each)

Name _____________________________________________ Farm/Ranch _______________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________Cell Phone ( )______________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________Home Phone( )________________Email ______________ 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 sale facility to PREG CHECK this group? _______ If not, pregnancy check date: ________________(must be within 30 days of sale and verification provided) Are these females official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? Yes / No (Please circle one.)

Please list all vaccinations and pour-on, etc. used on these females . ____________________________________________________________________

OPEN HEIFERS Total Head:_________

Age: _________-months 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)? ______ Sale barn to pregnancy check these heifers.

Yes / No (Please circle one.)

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

YES

NO

( if yes please send enrollment verification in with entry)

To Consign cattle send form to specified sale location chairman by date indicated or use online submission form at www.kansasangus.org PARSONS Sale chairman: Tim Benton, 23579 SW 1100 Rd. Garnett KS 66032 (785)448-4297 cell ; tim@hillhouseangus.com. By Nov. 13 HOLTON Sale chairman : Neal Haverkamp, 2964 L4 Rd., Bern, KS 66408. (785)336-1655 cell; . By October 30 PRATT Sale chairman: Gordon Stucky, 421 NE 70 Ave, Kingman, KS 67068. (620) 532-4122; By Nov. 24

Use our online submission for easy , accurate consignment submission www.kansasangus.org

Angus industry–

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

Kansas Represented in 2014 Beef Leaders Institute Elaine Martin of Ashland, Kan., attends the four-day educational event.

During the seventh-annual Beef Leaders Institute (BLI), Elaine Martin, Ashland, Kan. experienced all aspects of the beef industry – from feedlot to retailer. Martin joined a group of 20 Angus enthusiasts from 16 states who participated in this year’s BLI, held June 23-26 by the American Angus Association®. “I’m a big believer in the connections and the networking in the beef industry,” says Martin. “I think we need a whole team of people as we move forward into the future- so BLI was a great opportunity to learn and the tours aren’t tours you just could do on your own.” Made possible by funds from the Angus Foundation, BLI participants began their experience with an in-depth tour of the Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. While there, they heard about the variety of ways the Association works for its nearly 25,000 members. The 2014 Beef Leadership Institute participants were Kevin Arntzen, Hilger, Mont.; Brian Brockman, Brookfield, Mo.; Bryson Byergo, County Club, Mo.; Jim Collins, Juliette, Ga.; J. Oliver Irons, Lewisburg, W.Va.; Jeremy Johnson, Egeland, N.D.; Neil Johnson, Pipestone, Minn.; Mark Larranaga, Albuquerque, N.M.; Elaine Martin, Ashland, Kan.; Vasco Beheregary Neto, Sun Prairie, Wis.; Nathan Noah, Cambridge, Idaho; Keela Retallick, Morro Bay, Calif.; Lee Robbins, Ruston, La.; Miguel Salazar, Espanola, N.M.; Lindsay Sankey, Economy, Ind.; Randy Smoot, Campbellsville, Ky.; Kenny and Misty Stauffer, Harrisburg, Neb.; Dale Vitt, Fairview, Mont.; and John Wessel, Garber, Iowa.

Dan Moser to Lead Angus Genetics Inc. Angus announces new AGI president and director of performance programs. The American Angus Association®, the industry’s leader in cattle evaluation services, welcomes Dr. Dan Moser as its new president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) and Association director of performance programs.

A unanimous selection of the AGI board of directors, Moser brings more than 15 years’ experience in genetic research and education to the Association’s 25,000-plus members and their commercial partners. “We are excited for Dr. Moser to join our team of talented professionals and for what he represents to the future of genetic evaluation for the Angus breed,” says Kevin Yon, chairman of AGI and Angus breeder from Ridge Spring, S.C. “Dan not only is one of the industry’s most respected geneticists, but also possesses a common touch, a rare ability to communicate complex concepts into actionable and beneficial information for producers. Along with our talented team of scientists and customer service providers, we are looking forward to him taking our genetic evaluation programs and services into the future.” Dr. Moser has 15 years of experience in genetic research and teaching in animal breeding and genetics. He served as the faculty coordinator for the K-State Purebred Beef Unit for the past six years, and as the breed association liaison for the NCBA Carcass Merit Project, working directly with 13 breed organizations, including the American Angus Association. He has also served as a director of the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium and the Ultrasound Guidelines Council, and as an advisory board member for the $5 million USDA-NIFA feed efficiency grant led by the University of Missouri. Moser has been a frequent speaker at industry events and has made presentations at 11 Beef Improvement Federation annual meetings. “Angus has a long and storied tradition for its commitment to providing the industry with innovative genetic-evaluation programs,” Dr. Moser says. “I am proud to be joining that tradition, and look forward to working with Association members and the industry to develop new and innovative technologies and services for Angus breeders.”

As AGI president and Association director of performance programs, Dr. Moser will oversee the organization’s genetic research and development efforts, as well as further the advancement of genomic-enhanced selection tools and the weekly National Cattle Evaluation. A native of Effingham, 4 ▪ Fall 2014 ▪ Kansas Angus News

Kan., Dr. Moser received his bachelors of animal sciences and industry from Kansas State University in 1991, then earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in beef cattle genetics from the University of Georgia. Dr. Moser will begin his new role on Sept. 1. He remains active in his family’s cattle operation, and he and his wife, Lisa, have two sons, Justin and Ryan, and a daughter, Allison.

Quality: Does it Pay ?

By Gary D. Fike, Beef Cattle Specialist, Certified Angus Beef LLC

Recently, I had a discussion with a feedlot owner-manager in Kansas regarding the Choice/Select spread. At the time, that spread was about $4 or $5/cwt (on the hot carcass weight basis). He said to me, “Gary, it just doesn’t seem to make sense to chase that quality grade right now.” OK. I understand that, because the person selling the cattle to the packing plant on a grid does not even receive that entire $4; in actuality, they receive a percentage of that spread. This will go into more detail than you probably want to know, but if the plant average for percent Choice the week your cattle are harvested is 60%, and your cattle beat that benchmark, you receive 40% (the difference between 100% and the plant average of 60%), or about $1.60 per cwt. To put it on a per-head basis, an 800-lb. carcass that grades low Choice over a Select receives $12.80 as a premium. Additionally, if you sell on a grid, you pay the trucking. If you sell on a live, cash basis, the packer generally picks up the transportation. So, you can see that this doesn’t necessarily work very well, and the trucking bill can eat up the premiums in this scenario, unless your packing plant and feedlot are not very far apart. My response to this gentleman was this: “Who cares what the Choice/Select spread is?” To those of us who are on the quality bandwagon, the more important figure is the CAB/Select spread. That $3.50 to $6 CAB premium is on top of the Choice price, and generally with no plant average to beat. To be fair, let’s just say that is $4.50 today. In addition to the $1.60 Choice premium, you get $4.50 on top of that, for a premium of $6.10, or $48.80 per head on that same 800-lb. carcass if it meets specifications for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. Now, let’s add in a Prime premium on that steer. This summer, I have seen that premium range from $22 to $29/cwt. paid by all the major packers. The 800-lb. carcass is now worth an additional $175 to $225 over that low Choice steer.

Viewing a kill sheet from a pen of steers recently harvested (as of this writing), the difference in value from top to bottom in dollars per head was $1,024.37! Think about that. The top steer brought $2,459.36. It was a straight Angus calf that weighed 1,415 live and had a 916-lb. carcass weight (64.7% dressing percent). It was a Yield Grade 4, so it took a discount ($8/cwt) but received a $29 Prime premium. Had it been a YG 3, it would have brought back an additional $73.28.

The other steer (a black-hided crossbred) weighed 1,260 lb. but dressed poorly at 53% and had only 0.06 inch of fat at the 12th and 13th rib. He wasn’t fat; he graded Standard+, the grade below Select and had a $23/ cwt. hickey applied due to the lack of marbling. That steer just did not perform in the feedlot either, gaining only 2.2 lb./day. Had the steer graded at least Select, it would have been worth an additional $157.34; or if low Choice, another $195; and had it made CAB it would have been worth $233 and change more, even at that poorer dressing percent. So, you say, that is the extreme. Poor dressing and poor grading. OK, well, here’s another example of a similar steer in live weight at 1,485 lb: a Charolais crossbred steer that outgained the Angus by 0.25 lb. per day and got a YG 2 premium, but graded Select. He had a 946-lb. carcass weight and still brought back $134.75 LESS than the Angus steer. The fact is, we STILL have a great deal of variation among beef cattle, and their respective carcasses in terms of quality. As Angus breeders, you’ve still got a lot of education to do to tell your bull customers what the real value of quality is.

Does quality pay? Dern tootin’!

K S J u n i o r A n g u s A s s o c i a ti o n To my fellow Angus enthusiasts, I am honored to be serving you this year as your KJAA president. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Cody Theis. I am currently a junior at Kansas State University pursuing a Bachelor of Animal Science degree with a business emphasis. I am working at the KSU purebred beef unit while up in Manhattan but am also very active with April Valley Farms which our family business in Leavenworth, Kansas. At April Valley we run a registered angus herd as well as a farrow to finish swine operation and row crops. This is where my passion for the Angus breed initiated. My father Gerald Theis got me involved in showing at a young age and got me involved in 4-H, KJAA, and NJAA. My roots have kept me involved ever since.

I am looking forward to working with everyone this year and hopefully to make an impact on this great association. We are one of the greatest junior associations in this breed. Other states look up to us and together we can keep this positive trend going. Don’t be afraid to invite a friend along to an Angus event and encourage others to be more involved and participate.

I look forward to seeing everyone in the future and best of luck with fall calving season and fall sales.

Cody Theis KJAA President

These KJAA members were elected officers and directors of the KJAA for 2014-15. See below for list .

Kansas Angus Futurity Jr Show January 25, 2015 Kansas State Fairgrounds Hutchinson, Ks

Look for an entry form in the next KAN and online in December at

www.kansasnagus.org

Hite & DeHoff earn NJAA Recognition

The 17-year-old daughter of Tim and Cindy DeHoff attends Tonganoxie High School and is a member of the NJAA and the Kansas Junior Angus Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, Kan., has earned the National Junior Angus Association, where she has served as historian and director. She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows. At the National Association’s (NJAA) Silver award, according to Jaclyn Upperman, eduJunior Angus Show (NJAS), Hadley participated in the poster, public cation and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint speaking and quiz bowl contests and the All-American Certified Angus Joseph, Mo. Beef® Cook-Off. She also participated in the mentoring program in 2006The 16-year-old daughter of Joe Hite and Shelly Dubois-Hite attends Newton High School and is a member of the NJAA and the Kansas Junior 2008 and the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conferences in 2010-2013.

Angus Association. She has participated in local, state and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Bryanna participated The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recogin the photography and creative writing contests and the Allnition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for ® American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off. She also participated in the the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation 2011 Raising the Bar conference. The Silver award is the second of two before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior levels of the NJAA Recognition Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie, Kan., has earned the National Junior Angus their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle. The NJAA Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Up- promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the perman, education and events director of the American Angus Associanearly 6,000 active members nationwide. tion® in Saint Joseph, Mo. KJAA OFFICERS 2014-15 President: - Cody Theis, Leavenworth President Elect: Esther McCabe, Elk City 1st Vice President: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa 2nd Vice President: Evan Woodbury, Quenemo Secretary: Chelsey Figge, Onaga Treasurer: Megan Green, Leavenworth Co-Reporters - Claire Wingert, Ottawa Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie Co-Historians: Anna Carpenter, Wamego; Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Past President: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City

Kansas Angus Association

DIRECTORS District 1: Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland District 2: Laura Carpenter, Wamego District 5: Ethan Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Grace Shive, Mt Hope Director’s At-Large: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo, Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence, Sarah Pelton, Paradise.; Kady Figge, Onaga Membership Directors: Grady Dickerson, Paradise, Luke Sankey, Andale Caleb Flory, Baldwin City ADVISORS Barb Downey ………………………..…… .(785)556-8160 Howard & Elise Woodbury………………. (785)453-2492 Anne Lampe…………………………... … ..(620)872-3915

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June 7, 2014 . Hutchinson, KS.

Judge: Jake Scott, Gordon, NE. 99 head shown.

C F Black Beauty 304A won the Bob Laflin memorial supreme champion and grand champion owned female . Taylor Goering.

May-Way Lady 311 won grand champion bred-and-owned female .

Caleb Flory.

KAF Century Style 283 won champion registered Angus steer .

Baily Osborn.

Champion black Angus cross steer. Clay Pelton.

AVF

AVF First Class 6373 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull .

Cody Theis.

Bar S Pride 0073 won grand champion cow-calf pair with January 2014 bull calf . Grady Dickerson.

May-Way Sara 312 won reserve grand champion owned female .

Madison Ratliff.

Sankeys LS Lady 032 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female . Luke Sankey.

DF Forever Lady 9219 with March heifer calf won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Cale Hinrichsen.

Bairs DB Lookout 379 won reserve grand champion bred-andowned bull. Briit Bair.

Intermediate Showmanship winners. 1. Taylor Nikkel 2. Anna Carpenter

Junior Showmanship winners. . 1. Bailey Osborn 2.

Lacy Banks.

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Champion commercial Angus steer. Cole Kucan.

Reserve black Angus cross steer. Laura Carpenter.

Reserve commercial . Taylor Nikkel.

Senior Showmanship Winners .1.

Allison Manchester 2. Luke Sankey.

NJAS Showmanship reps.

Cody Theis & Esther McCabe.

AVF Bismarck 113 won reserve registered Angus steer. .

Megan Green.

Novice Showmanship winners. 1. Truman Taliaferro 2.

Austin Woodrow.

Premier Jr Breeder. Cody Theis.

Photos by Jeff Mafi, American Angus Association. See more Preview Show photos on Facebook. Kansas Angus Association. Look for the Preview Show 2014 album.

The New Green Jackets: NJAA Board of Directors

year at Butler Community College, where he was a member of the livestock judging team, and will continue his education at Kansas State UniversiTwelve young men and women represent the Angus breed as the Nation- ty, majoring in animal sciences and industry.

Grimes’ involvement in the Ohio Junior Angus al Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Board of Directors. In their easily recognizable green jackets, the juniors serve as friendly helpers, compas- Association has presented her with the opportunities to serve as both president and treasurer. She sionate mentors and dedicated leaders. At the 2014 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), six young people were elected by their peers to serve attends Ohio Northern University, and is working on receiving her degree to become a on the board. “The activities available in the NJAA are built to Evan pharmacist. groom potential leaders,” says Alex Rogen, Brandon, S.D., a Woodbury Tunstill is a third-generation Angus breeder, who is studying new member of the NJAA Board of Directors. “Through the Elected to agriculture communications as Oklahoma State University. TunNJAA, I have learned the importance of a positive attitude, skills NJAA Board still has served in Angus breed in a variety of capacities, includlike proper table etiquette, and how to present yourself in front of of ing being president of the Arkansas Junior Angus Association a group of people.” Joining Rogen on the 2014-2015 NJAA Directors. and serving as Miss Arkansas Angus.

Board of Directors are: Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, Ark.; Evan Woodbury is currently attending Kansas State University pursWoodbury, Quenemo, Kan.; Michael Cropp, Damascus, Md.; Jake Heimsoth, Cameron, Mo.; and Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio. The ing a degree in agricultural education with a minor in animal science. newly elected directors were chosen by delegates representing each state Since 2004, he has been a proud member of the NJAS and has attended at the 2014 NJAS in Indianapolis, Ind. They will serve a two-year term and several LEAD conferences through the years.

Cropp is currently vice president of the Maryland Angus Association and travel across the country to various events, promoting the Angus breed and helping young people succeed in the industry’s premier junior organi- is attending Kansas State University. Cropp is majoring in agriculture, with an emphasis on food and meat science. Cropp is a fifth-generation farmer zation.

The NJAA board members’ first activity is the Leaders Engaged in Angus and has been a member of the NJAA since he was four years old.

Also at the NJAS, second-year NJAA board members Development (LEAD) conference in Philadelphia, Pa., were elected to officer positions. Named as chairman July 31- Aug. 3. was Cory Watt, Iva, S.C.; Vice Chairman, Shane Get to Know the New Board Members Kerner, Weiser, Idaho; Communications Director, TyA South Dakota and NJAA member for the past 9 lee Jo Williams, Rio Vista, Texas; Foundation Director, years, Rogen has been involved in the Angus industry in Will Fiske, Greenville, Va.; Leadership Director, Jessia variety of ways, including being part of the annual ca Radcliffe, Weston, Wis.; and Membership Director, NJAS mentoring program for the past 10 years, attendLindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, Pa. ing LEAD conferences, and serving as a voting delegate New faces also mean six board members said their at NJAS. Rogen is a sophomore at the South Dakota goodbyes to the NJAA. Those who ended their terms State University, where he is studying biology and plans on the board are: Daniel McFarland, Keithville, La.; on attending veterinary school.

Lucas Nord, Wolverton, Minn.; Jena Wagner, Billings, Mont.; Jacy Alsup, Heimsoth has participated in 10 consecutive national shows, and has Gravette, Ark.; Paige Wallace, Stotts City, Mo.; and Maggie Jasper, Veralso been involved in the Missouri Junior Angus Association, serving as president and then treasurer. Heimsoth recently completed his sophomore sailles, Ky. Six young leaders elected to lead the National Junior Angus Association

Ks Angus Association– Angus Foundation Scholarship Winner– Cody Theis.

KJAA members at opening ceremonies.

Reserve Grand champion Bred & Owned Carcass SteerEsther McCabe (left).

Angus Foundation General Scholarship Winners. $1000: Chelsey Figge Eric Blythe, Miles Pearson $3000: Tyler Blythe. $5000 Talon Scholarship Esther McCabe

$5000 Richard L. Spader, Angus Foundation Scholarship Winner- Evan WoodCody Theis was among those NJAA members receiving their Gold Award . The Gold Award is the highest level in the NJAA recognition program and is awarded in a member's final year as a NJAA member.

Photos and news releases courtesy of American Angus Association.

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Theis Named Junior Herdsman at the 2014 NJAS Junior Herdsman of the Year, Cody Theis chosen by his peers during the National Junior Angus Show.

A huge amount of effort goes into exhibiting cattle at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), even before they ever entered the showring. Cody Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., knows this well. He was recognized as the Junior Herdsman of the Year at the 2014 NJAS in Indianapolis, Ind., for his commitment to the Angus breed and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) “Being named Junior Herdsman was a complete surprise,” Theis says. “I really wasn’t expecting this award, and I’m so honored to have been selected.” The Junior Herdsman of the Year award recognizes an NJAA member who shows dedication to their animals, a strong work ethic, the ability to work with customers and other junior members, and the skills to prepare their cattle for show. Every junior exhibiting cattle at the NJAS is eligible to vote for the award winner. Throughout the week, they watch their peers and determine the one they believe best exemplifies the qualities the best junior herdsman. “The National Junior Angus Show is all about friendly competition between our Angus juniors,” says Jaclyn Upperman, American Angus Association® director of events and education. “We are extremely proud that our members not only compete, but also help each other throughout the week’s events. Cody Theis is a tremendous example of that attitude.” Theis’ years of showing Angus cattle have been successful; he has been recognized for the high-quality cattle he exhibits and was finalist in this year’s top showmanship contest at the NJAS. In recognition as the Junior Herdsman of the Year, Theis received a silver belt buckle, donated by the Association at the NJAS Closing Ceremonies on July 11. Theis attends Kansas State University, and is majoring in animal sciences and industry

Top 15

Honorable Mention

Showmanship Reps

HDCC Miss Joy Z10 won bredand-owned senior champion Tanner Hite, Valley Center.

Cody Theis was named to top 15 finalists in the NJAA Showmanship contest and Esther McCabe received honorable mention.

PR Advance 3006 won steer class Sarah Pelton, Paradise, Kan.

DAJS Lady Empress 537 won owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 1 .

Andrew Hodges, Lebo.

Cale's Classic Champ 3024 won steer class 4 Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

PVF Proven Queen 3175 won owned reserve intermediate champion heifer--division 2 .

Esther McCabe, Elk City.

May-Way Katinka 1352 won bred-and-owned heifer class 3 Caleb Flory, Baldwin City.

First place in the senior division of team sales .

The winning senior team receives the Bob Laflin Award in memory of the late Angus breeder who was passionate for junior programs. Pictured from left are Joshua Laflin; Cody and Lindsay Sankey; Luke Sankey, Andale, recipient; Evan Woodbury, Quenemo, recipient; Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, recipient; Dustin Hurlbut; and Sharee and Chris Sankey.

Third place in the junior division of team sales. Pictured from left are Tanner Hite, Valley Center; Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; and Bailey Osborn, Murdock.

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These Kansas junior members won first place in the junior division of the quiz bowl.

Pictured from left are Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Clay Pelton, Paradise; Kady Figge, Onaga; and Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

These Kansas junior members won second place in the intermediate division of the quiz bowl. Pictured from left are Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Chelsey Figge, Onaga; and Laura Carpenter and Anna Carpenter, both of Wamego.

Esther McCabe 1st sr. public speaking, 3rd graphic design.

Kady Figge 2nd photography.

Cook Off. 1st showmanship, 3rd over all other beef category, intermediate division.

Madison Wulfkuhle, Laura Carpenter, Kelsey Wulfkuhle, Anna Carpenter, Mia Hastings.

Alex Cozzitorto , 3rd public speaking, jr B.

Chelsey Figge, Int. B resume 2nd.

Megan Green, 1st photography.

Cook Off. 3rd overall in other beef category junior division. Nicholas Siemens, Baylee Wulfkuhle, Kelly Newton, Tanner Hite, Bailey Osborn.

Kelsey Theis, 3rd public speaking, jr A,

Cale Hinrichsen, 1st int.

A extemp speaking & Grote Extemp Award.

Cook Off. 1st recipe & showmanship and 1st overall intermediate steak division. Cale Hinrichsen, Sarah Pelton, Megan Green, Chelsey Figge, Caleb Flory. Team also received the Grote LEAD Award.

Eva Hinrichsen 1st jjr. B judging contest, 1st extemp speaking.

Chef’s Challenge. 2nd place winners . Barry and Karen Santee, Hutchinson. Adult division.

Creativity in the Kitchen Angus Juniors share the story of Certified Angus Beef® during cooking competition.

During the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), pop culture characters were seen milling around the exhibition hall; The Golden Girls and Justin Bieber mingled with Olympian Shaun White and some students from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The juniors in these costumes competed in the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off on July 8 in Indianapolis, Ind. The contest, sponsored by the American Angus Auxiliary and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), is one of the most popular events at the NJAS. Participants prepare a CAB recipe, and skit that promotes the product to consumers. Teams may consist of two to six juniors, and are divided by age and type of beef used in the recipe: steak, roast or ground beef.

“Year after year, we are always impressed by our Angus youth participating in the Cook-Off,” says Anne Lampe, co-chair of the competition.

“The Angus breed and the CAB brand is fortunate to have such a strong future in the National Junior Angus Association members.”

As teams vie to present the best recipe and most entertaining skit, they test their beef industry knowledge outside of the showring. The competition was fierce this year with 32 teams, but light-hearted banter and loud laughter could be heard throughout the competition area.

“We are doing the CAB cook-off and you basically put a skit together with a bunch of kids from your state, and you use that to inform people about Certified Angus Beef®,” says Karisa Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.

In each age division — junior, ages 9-13; intermediate, ages 14-17; and senior, ages 18-21 — and beef category, teams are judged on their recipes and showmanship. Recipes are evaluated on taste and ease of preparation, while the showmanship criteria are presentation, costumes and creativity. Winners in each evaluation type, as well as an overall winner, are chosen.

Overall Steak Division Recipe: Kansas Junior Team Team members: Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence; Kady Figge, Onaga; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Clay Pelton, Paradise; and Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth.

King of the Cowboys Steak 4 CAB top sirloin steaks ¼ cup kosher salt 2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. onion salt 2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground coffee ½ tsp. ground thyme 4 Tbs. unsalted butter

Kansas Jr Steak Team First in recipe, showmanship and overall junior steak division and overall winner in the steak category.

Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence; Kady Figge, Onaga; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Clay Pelton, Paradise; and Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth.

To prepare: Mix dry ingredients together and rub over steak. Place on grill over medium heat. Grill 8 minutes or to medium rare (130-135 F). Remove from grill and place 1 tablespoon of butter on each steak. Serve hot. Enjoy.

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary Thank you ladies for attending the summer Kansas Angus Auxiliary meeting in June. At the Preview Show awards ceremony we presented the Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship, the Challenge Award and Premier Exhibitor Awards to deserving juniors. Congratulations to all the Kansas Juniors on your success at NJAS. It is great to watch the juniors strive for excellence in the barns, in the show ring and at the competitions.

Competing in the Chef's Challenge at NJAS was a first for Barry and I.The cut of meat and the 3 secret ingredients were to say the least challenging". How would you incorporate a persimmon in your meal??? I encourage Kansas Angus members to share your love of Angus Beef and compete in the next "Chef's Challenge" at the upcoming NJAS. Contact Anne Lampe for more information.

KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

President -Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Vice President- Jackie Ottensmeier …..913.796-6994 Secretary-Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Past President/Advisor- Varee McCabe …….. 620.633.5303 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2014– Chairman: Rhonda McCurry, Members: Melissa Cozzitorto, Melody McCurry

Karen Santee President

Taylor Goering, McPherson re-

Cale Hinrichsen , Westmoreland

ceived the Auxiliary sponsored Premier Exhibitor Award for 2014. The award is based on points accumulated in the Angus showing .

received the Auxiliary sponsored Challenge Award for 2014. The award is based on points accumulated in educational and leadership activities in the Angus and beef industries.

Chelsey Figge , Onaga was awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Kansas Angus Auxiliary.

All three awards were presented during the KJAA Preview Show iin Huitchison, June 6-7.

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LEAD These junior Angus members represented Kansas at the 2014 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, July 31 - Aug. 3 in Philadelphia, Pa. Pictured from left are Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Esther McCabe, Elk City; Evan Woodbury, Quenemo; Sarah Pelton, Paradise; and Megan Green, Leavenworth.

A total of 138 juniors from 26 states and Canada attended the conference, “Forefathers & Farmers,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by Carrie Horsley, American Angus Association.

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NE Kansas Junior Angus Asociation These juniors are serving as 2014-15 officers in the Northeast Kansas Junior Angus Association. President Megan Green, Leavenworth; vice president Lacy Banks, Effingham and Secretary/Treasurer Payden Barrett, Grantville. Photo by Anne Lampe.

For sponsoring the Tee-shirts for Ks Jr Angus Association members at the National Jr Angus Show 2014

Experience wins Kansas Angus Carcass Data Project

By Kaitlin Morgan , Certified Angus Beef, LLC. Winners of the Kansas Angus Association’s 2014 Carcass Data Project (CDP) are old hands at raising high-quality cattle.

Todd Klausmeyer of Wichita, Kan., who won second and third in this year’s contest with steer pens that achieved 89% and 85% CAB. They claimed cash prizes of $150 and $100 respectively. That was after the K3 Angus family placed in the top three the last two years.

Overall, the CDP cattle were 98% Choice and 58% John Wendling CAB, which is down from past years but the cattle perThe top three contestants had elite level scores, but John Wendling’s win- formed exceptionally well with an average daily gain of 3.56 lb. across the ning entry stands out above the rest. With all 10 steers of his steers quali- board. In the end, all contestants made money and were rewarded for fying for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand and four of them grading raising high-quality Angus beef.

Prime, he collected the $500 champion prize for the second year in a row.

But no matter the placing, the real prize to all was the data they can use to further improve their herds. Wendling runs a registered seedstock operation near Halstead, Kan., with his father, David, and the carcass data received through the project has helped show them where their cattle excel and whether they need a little more ribeye. “Our main goal is to raise bulls,” says Wendling. “I turn the data into the Angus Association to help improve the EPD accuracy on our cows and herd sires, and it proves that we’re doing a good job raising our cattle.” For the past four years, the cattle in the project were fed at McPherson County Feeders, a CAB partner yard near Marquette, Kan. All animals entered the yard in December 2013 with a minimum of 5 head per contestant.

The Wendlings used to finish all their cat“ We could have just fed tle at a small feedyard on their operation, them all ourselves but I think but have switched to McPherson County they need as many cattle as Feeders to gain better market access. they can to keep the project “The reason I entered in the project the going, it’s important to us to first time was to get the carcass data and support this project, and it it was a place to feed a small group of gives us a comparison of cattle,” says Wendling. “We did it again how we perform compared this year and we actually also fed another to other top producers.” pen of cattle from one of our customers in John Wendling the project. We could have just fed them all ourselves but I think they need as many cattle as they can to keep the project going, it’s important to us to support this project, and it gives us a comparison of how we perform compared to other top producers.”

Those would be like Jeff Klausmeyer of Clearwater, Kan., and his brother

There were 59 head entered by seven participants this year, including those from Hazelton Angus, McPherson, Kan.; (Jeff) Klausmeyer K3 Angus, (Todd) Klausmeyer K3 Angus, (Thomas) Klausmeyer K3 Angus, Conway Springs, Kan.; Wendling Angus; Hobbs Ranch, Penokee, Kan.; and Bryan Lies, Halstead, Kan. The CDP is sponsored by the Kansas Angus Association and Certified Angus Beef. CAB sponsors cash awards for the top three placing and CAB logo merchandise for all participants. The sponsorship dollars provided by CAB are based on the number of steers entered in the project.

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59 steers Avg. Start Weight 708# Avg. End Weight 1299# ADG 3.56 58% CAB 98% Choice 11% Prime

The KAA will again partner with Certified Angus Beef and McPherson County Feeders for the

2015Carcass Data Project.

As you are weaning your spring calves choose some for the CDP. Criteria includes : Spring born 2014 steer calves; must be out of known registered Angus sire or sire group; weaned a minimum of 45 days at time of delivery ( late December 2014), tagged with an individual ID. Steers enter MCP in late December and are harvested in May-June.

Steers at McPherson County Feeders in early May.

For more information look for an entry form online at www.kansasanguss.org , in the Nov/Dec KAN or contact Anne at kansasangus@wbsnet.org , 620-872-3915.

Photos by Anne Lampe

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Angus University Presents ‘A Story of a Steak’ The featured event, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, takes place Nov. 5 during the Angus Means Business  National Convention and Trade Show.

Angus seedstock breeders, commercial cattlemen, feedlot managers and packers all serve a critical role in the future of the cattle business. During Angus University sponsored by Merck Animal Health, an industryleading lineup of speakers and panelists will explore “A Story of a Steak” and how each segment works in tandem to supply high quality beef for consumers.

Cattlemen from across the industry are invited to attend the day-long session on Wednesday, Nov. 5, which promises to be a thought-provoking venue featuring discussions on key opportunities, technologies and management practices to improve quality and profitability for the entire beef industry. Angus University is hosted as part of the American Angus Association®’s firstever Angus Means Business National Convention and Trade Show, Nov. 4-6 at the KCI Expo Center in north Kansas City, Mo. The theme, “A Story of a Steak,” is an extension of the award-winning series of articles in High Plains Journal and segments on The Angus Report. It emphasizes the importance of all industry sectors working collaboratively to improve the quality of beef and the profitability of producers, feeders and packers. “We’re proud to offer this valuable series that highlights ‘A Story of a Steak’ and expands upon some of the most pertinent topics for cattlemen today,” says Bryce Schumann, American Angus Association chief executive officer.

“Our generous sponsors at Merck Animal Health are helping our organization bring together people from every sector of the business for an event meant to inspire creativity and collaboration to meet the challenges of supplying the quality beef chain.”

Headlining the event will be keynote futurist Lowell Catlett who will share his perspective on emerging technologies and their potential impacts on the cattle industry. In addition, Angus University will feature speakers representing all sectors of the beef industry – from ranchers to chefs. Those involved in the day’s events are:  Larry Corah, vice president of supply development for Certified Angus Beef (CAB) LLC, serves as the moderator for the morning’s sessions, which are focused on a futuristic perspective on the beef industry and include exploring technology’s impact on quality beef production.  Keynote speaker Dr. Lowell Catlett, regents professor in agricultural economics and agricultural business and extension economics and the dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University, discusses upcoming technologies and their implications on the industry.  What’s Next in A Story of a Steak? Panel discussion on technology’s impact on the cattle industry, and why now – more than ever – each sector of the business has to work together to produce the highest-quality beef possible.  John Butler, Beef Marketing Group  Ron Rowan, Beef Northwest  Dan Moser, Angus Genetics Inc.  Ric Rosser, executive chef for Southwestern

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Energy, shares a chef’s perspective on quality beef based on his experience learning about ranching and improving the consumers’ eating experience.

Tom Field, director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska, explores the American entrepreneurial spirit – and how the Angus breed, animal health and cooperative partnerships between industry sectors will result in a growing beef industry and a strengthening rural economy.

Tom Brink, founder and owner of Top Dollar Angus Inc., presents why quality matters in today’s marketplace and how an entrepreneurial spirit can improve the business for generations to come.

Entrepreneurship in the Cattle Business. Panel discussion on how to reinvigorate the American entrepreneurial spirit through quality and consumer focus.

Charles Backus, Quarter Circle U Ranch, Superstition Mountains, Ariz.

Joe Mayer, Mayer Ranch, Guymon, Okla.

Terry Beller, Beller Feedlot, Lindsay, Neb. Dr. Nevil Speer, vice president of U.S. Operations for AgriClear, shares thoughts on the opportunities he sees in producing quality cattle for the consumer market and focusing on the end product.

Better Performance. Better Quality – Three producers talk about their businesses and the importance of quality, good herd health management and strong relationships with other industry sectors.

Kenny Knight, Knight Farms and Knight Feedlot, Lyons, Kan. Bronc May, Simplot Land and Livestock, Grand View, Idaho Jim Wilson, V Ranch, Thermopolis, Wyo. Chuck Schroeder, executive director of the University of Nebraska’s Rural Futures Institute, discusses the importance of cooperative relationships and ever-improving processes in our industry – then explores why the Angus breed matters to the future economic prosperity of rural America.

A complete schedule for the Angus Means Business Convention and Trade Show can be found below. The registration fee, ($50) grants access to Angus University and nationally known entertainers, including cowboy comedian Baxter Black, country legend John Michael Montgomery and an Eagles tribute band. Register for the Angus Means Business National Convention and Trade Show www.angus. All convention events take place at the KCI Expo Center, just a short drive from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI). An American Angus Association National Convention room block is available at several hotels throughout the area.

For more detailed information, viisiit www.angusconvention.com.

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Showring Purple

DAJS Lady Empress 537 won grand champion owned female at the 2014 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 21 in Louisville, Ky. Andrew Hodges, Lebo, Kan., owns the April 2013 daughter of DAJS Shockwave 612. She earlier won late junior champion. Mike McGuire, Waverly, Ala., evaluated the 113 entries. Photo by American Angus Association.

DAJS Martha 134 won owned junior heifer calf champion at the 2014 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 21 in Louisville, Ky. Andrew Hodges, Lebo, Kan., owns the winning heifer. Photo by American Angus Association.

Sankeys LS Lady 032 won bred-andowned reserve senior champion female at the 2014 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 21 in Louisville, Ky. Luke Sankey, Andale, Kan., owns the winning female. Photo by American Angus

The Complete Dispersal of the

Sunday, November 9, 2014 ▪ Fayette, MO 9 AM Farm & Livestock Equipment ▪ 10 AM Cattle

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190 Fall Cow/Calf Pairs 60 Spring Bred Cows 40 Spring Bull and Heifer Calves 26 Bred Heifers 30 Fall Yearling Heifers 18 Fall Yearling Bulls 12 Confirmed Pregnancies 8 Two-Year-Old Bulls 2 Herd Sires Embryos & Semen

Forever Lady, Everelda Entense, Dixie Erica, Rita, Blackcap, Royal Lass, Lucy, Queen Mother, Eisa Erica, Lady, Polly, Queen Peggy, Primrose.

For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Manager, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, PO Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone: (816) 532-0811.

Fax: (816) 532-0851.

E-Mail angushall@earthlink.net.

Earl Weiker November 20, 1927 – February 19 2014

* Full sister to Mytty In Focus

WEIKER ANGUS RANCH The Estate of Earl Weiker Fred and Julia Weiker 201 North Howard Street Fayette, MO 65248 (660) 728-3700 Cell (660) 248-3640 Home

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Zagar Angus Farm 557 East 610 Ave. ▪ Girard, Ks 66743 (620)724-4086 Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Sydgen Massive 9518, Sydgen 1386 Design 3389, Checkerhill Madrid N11, Sydgen 2088 Focus 9003

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KS Angus Calendar Event is a sale unless otherwise noted.

10/11 10/29 11/7 11/7 11/9 11/21 11/22 11/23 12/6 01/24/15 01/25/15

Kansas Angus Ass'n Field Day Fink Beef Genetics Angus & Charolais Bull Sale Downey Ranch Kansas Angus Ass'n Commercial Angus Female Sale SF Farms Kansas Angus Ass'n Commercial Angus Female Sale Dalebanks Angus Bull Sale Hedgewood Prairie Angus & Friends Kansas Angus Ass'n Commercial Angus Female Sale Kansas Angus Ass'n Annual Meeting/Banquet and Futurity Jr. Show

at Eby Ranch, Emporia, KS Randolph, KS Wamego, KS Holton, KS Princeton, KS Parsons, KS Eureka, KS Enterprise, KS Pratt, KS Hutchinson, KS

Send in Your 2015 Sale Date Today kansasangus@wbsnet.org

KAA Members and KAN advertisers may list their sale on this calendar. It is the responsibly of the member to provide sale/event date.

The length of the calendar in each issue is at the discretion of the editor.

For more sale and event dates visit www.kansasangus.org or www.angus.org

Time to Update Your KAN Ad? We want each KAN advertiser to get the most benefit out of their advertisement in the KAN. For those of you that are regular advertisers with a business card or larger ad ;if you have not made updates recently, please take a minutes to look at your ad and check to see if the information is current and accurate. Remember to check for accuracy of all information in your business card or display ad; current phone numbers; current email and web site addresses are essential. Is it time for a fresh new advertisement or a new graphic or logo? Do you need to add or update sale date or private treaty sale information? Please send your new camera- ready advertisement; information to update your existing ad or info for a new ad to me by October 20 for inclusion in the November/ December issue.

We have 120 Angus and 30 Horned Hereford bulls available for the fall breeding season. Most are eighteen months old with a few being full two year olds. We will have an excellent selection of both calving ease and cow bulls and will glad to put together attractive volume packages. Please let us know if we can be of service.

Randy

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

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Phillip Gerald Schmidt was born on June 15, 1936. His mother Martha Frische Schmidt died at his birth. He was raised by his loving stepmother, Ruth Duwe Schmidt. Gerald attended Cooper School (a one room school) and then Freeport School (a two room school.) While a student at Anthony High School, Gerald was a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the graduating class of 1954 of which he was a co-valedictorian.

Gerald attended college at Kansas State University where he was a member of Farmhouse Fraternity. While a student he worked and slept in the K-State beef barns. A member of the nationally ranked livestock judging team, Gerald was coached by Mr. Don Good. He later used the skills acquired from these experiences to teach 4-H members to evaluate animals and give oral reasons for their evaluations. After graduation from K-State Gerald served a six month tour of duty as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army followed by several years in the Army Reserve.

Gerald came home to the farm in Freeport where he built a registered Angus herd with his father, Henry Schmidt. He first sold his cattle through the Chisholm Trail Angus Association and later had enough cattle in the area to host an Angus sale of his own.

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Gerald’s family oriented business began to involve his nephews who learned to show cattle at the county and state fairs. He also developed an interest in cutting horses creating a business where some of his horses faired very well.

Gerald’s church home was the Freeport Presbyterian Church. He served there as a trustee, elder and church treasurer.

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In the last years of his life Gerald was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. As the illness took over more and more of his brain he could no longer live alone. Gerald was a resident of Anthony’s Country Living facility for awhile and later moved to the Alzheimer’s Unit at Attica Long Term Care. Gerald died in Attica, Kansas on Saturday, August 20, 2014.

Gerald will be missed by his brother, Ernie Schmidt and wife, Freida; sister, Judy Wolfe and husband, Terrence; nieces and nephews: Phil Schmidt, Howard Schmidt, Kelly Gruber and husband, Steve, and Kathy Wolfe; other relatives and many friends.

Gerald served as president of the Kansas Angus Association in 1969 and was named an honorary member in 2007.

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