Kansas Angus News February 2017

Number 607 . Kansas Angus Association . February 2017

Page 1. Association News

2017 Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors These men and women were elected to serve as members of the KAA bard of directors for 2017. Pictured seated from left to right. Past president Stuart Rose, Cheney; manager/secretary Anne Lampe, Scott City; treasurer Brandon New, Leavenworth; vice president Neal Haverkamp, Bern; president Larry Lundgren, Gove. Directors standing from left to right. Lance Cline, Onaga; Jeff Klausmeyer, Clearwater; Darin Huck, Dodge City; John McCurry, Burrton; Deb Bartholomew, Mankato; Flinton McCabe, Elk city; Jason Flory, Baldwin City; Lynne Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Clay Schilling, Edson and Clint Woodrow, Emporia. Some members are not pictured see page 2

Commercial Female Sale Junction City is March 24 Junction City— Consignments being accepted now The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor its annual Commercial Angus Female Sale this spring at JC Livestock Sales, Junction City on Friday, March 24 at 6 pm. We are in search of high quality, pairs, fall bred cows, bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. Using the information submitted, an information handout will be compiled on all consignments which will be available to buyers on sale day and will be mailed on request. All consignments must be 8 years or younger and meet Certified Angus Beef ® live specs ,(show obvious black Angus influence and predominately black hided) .Selling Fees : Junction City: Regular sale barn fees and expense plus KAA commission of $5 per head or $6 pair, to cover advertising and promotion.

No sale fee is $10 per head. If you are interested in consigning cattle to this sale, please request an entry form from sale chairman Jace Johnson or you can find a form and submit online at www.kansasangus.org. Jace Johnson (620)767-2689, johnsoncattle@yahoo.com. To be included in sale listings and advertising consign by March 1. Consignments taken until sale day, cattle must arrive by 2 pm sale day.

American Angus Assn. Board of Directors Candidate Kansas Angus Association members who are interested in being a candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors for election in November 2017 and will seek endorsement from the KAA Board of Directors should send a letter of request to the Board by email to kansasangus@wbsnet.org or by mail to Kansas Angus Association, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Kansas 67871 by April 15 . Interested candidates will be invited to the KAA board of directors meeting in May.

New KAA Membership Directory Available Now The 2017 edition of the annual Kansas Angus Directory is available now and is a great reference for anyone looking for Angus genetics.

The 124 page booklet features a complete listing of current KAA members along with contact and herd information. Advertisements from many Kansas Angus breeders and industry partners highlight the states programs, Angus seed stock and genetics. KAA members and KAN subscribers were mailed copies in late January To receive a free copy or additional copies please email kansasangus@wbsnest.org or call 620-874-4273.

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The President’s Pen

Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc. March/April issue ad/copy deadline : Feb. 10

As I write this introductory article, I realize I have not met a lot of KAA members and a lot of you have no idea who I am. I will be cautious not to “break my arm patting myself on the back” as I introduce myself.

I grew up on the Lundgren family farm and ranch in Gove County and Anita and I still own my grandmother’s homestead where our annual “dollars and sense” production sale is held. Production agriculture, is where my heart is( along with a humble attempt to serve Jesus Christ) and I love calving season as much as anything. That, of course, is a reflection and result of the many hours spent making bull selections and breeding decisions. As many of you know, bull sale preparation can be a very busy and trying time.

Speaking of bull sales, that season is upon us and if there is one thing I would like to see, it is more support for each other as bull sale season progresses. Simple attendance shows respect for your fellow Angus friends, and who knows, you might just find that next herd bull you are looking for. Kansas Angus breeders are some of the best, and you can find some of the best genetics and programs right here in this great state of Kansas.

1995 was a turning point for us as we started Lundgren Angus ranch . That has led to a host of new friends, relationships, and activities which includes serving on your board of directors the last six years with some very brilliant minds. I look forward to serving you this coming year and having great fellowship with my Angus friends.

Happy and Prosperous New Year,

Larry Lundgren , Gove

2017 Kansas Angus Association President

Notes & News from Anne

Find Your new herd Bull in the “Green “ Pastures in Kansas this Season As I began to write my thoughts for this issue, I looked back at what I had written for the past several years of “Februarys” , the message this time of the year is always the same and revolves around the Kansas seasons of “bull sale and calving”. In 2015, I wrote about the thousands of Angus bulls being offered by Kansas Angus breeders in the coming months through auction and private treaty sales – 2017 is no different, in this issue over 2250 bulls are advertised. I estimate 5000 top quality Angus bulls will be sold in Kansas this year Bulls from diverse operations that have the right bull for any registered or commercial producer anywhere in the United States.

Last year I titled this note “No Greener Pastures”, same is true this year . You may have used the old phrase “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” That phrase does not hold true when it comes to Angus seedstock in Kansas pastures . Seedstock backed by progressive and proven genetics, performance and unsurpassed phenotype can be found within the fences of Kansas.

Look for more information on Kansas seedstock producers and what they have to offer this spring and throughout the year in the 2017 Kansas Angus Association Membership Directory.

All members and KAN subscribers were mailed copies in late January, and it is posted online at www.kanssangus.org If you did not receive copy or would like another please contact me.

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

Page 1. Association News……………….....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info………........2 Angus Industry............................................. 4 KJAA………………. ……………….…...10 KAA Calendar …………….……………...20 Showring Purple……………………….…..24

Auxiliary………….………………….........25 Marbling Still Matters………………..26

Cover Photo and design by Anne Lampe. Photo Location Laflin Angus Ranch, Olsburg, Ks

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Published 6 times per year. (beg.2014)

President : Larry Lundgren, Gove Vice President : Neal Haverkamp, Bern Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: Brandon New, Leavenworth Past President: Stuart Rose, Cheney District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland ……….….……….2019 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... ….. . 2020 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………... ..2020 # 4 Deb Bartholomew, Mankato ..…….…….….............2019 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....………….....,.. 2018 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..…….…… .2019 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs….……………...…....2019 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City……………………....…. ..2019 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight……………………..…………… ..2019 Cash Schilling, Edson……………………...…......... …….2020 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….……….. …..…. .2018 Directors At Large (Purebred) Chad Breiner, Alma………………….…………………....2020 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….… …..2019 Lance Cline, Onaga……………………………….… … 2018 Kansas Angus Association Bookkeeper– Betsy Anderson betsyakaa@gmail.com The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

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Angus industry

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

Beef Leaders Institute Reaches 10-year Milestone Applications now available for the elite leadership experience offered to young Angus breeders.

The Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) is a premier leadership experience for American Angus Association members that provides a look into the entire beef supply chain, while enhancing participant knowledge of the Association and strengthening their leadership skills. Now in its tenth year, Angus producers between 25-45 years old are invited to apply for the five-day tour hosted June 19-23, 2017. Applications are due by March 1.

ble. The integrity of the data is and will continue to be the foremost consideration.

Learn more about single-step evaluation on the AGI website.

Visit www.angus.org to learn more about single-step genetic evaluation or contact AGI at 816-383-5100 with any questions.

Manage Risk, Ensure Value AngusSource verification program delivers premiums for Angus-sired calves.

In a cattle market where every dollar counts, it’s important to consider ways to add value on your next set of calves. The American Angus Association’s AngusSource® program is a way to ensure Angus-sired calves “BLI gives Angus producers an inside look at all aspects of the beef indus- generate the premiums they deserve. try,” said Chelsey Smith, Association assistant director of events and edu- A marketing option for any commercial producer who sells feeder calves or cation. “We connect producers with feeders, packers, processors, retailers replacement heifers sired by a registered Angus bull, AngusSource is a USDA process-verified age-and-source program that documents a miniand experts in the fields of genetics, reproduction and industry, so they mum 50% Angus genetics. During the past year, AngusSource has enleave the program with knowledge and information to better their operarolled groups of calves ranging from six to 3,200 head, identifying hightions.” quality cattle that are worth the added investment.

In a six-year study of Superior Livestock data, AngusSource calves reThanks to generous support from the Angus Foundation, BLI offers producers a chance to tour all facets of the beef production line. With a trip to ceived a $2.56 per hundredweight (cwt.) premium over non-verified calves.

“When you carry that over a typical lot of 650-pound steers, you’ve got the Association, tours to feedlots, harvesting and packing plants and innearly $750 to add to your bottom line,” said Ginette Gottswiller, Associadustry leading genomic companies, all the way to Certified Angus Beef tion director of commercial programs. “The value of age and genetic verifiLLC (CAB) in Wooster, Ohio, Angus cattlemen and women receive elite cation remains strong in the cattle market, and we hope producers considhands-on learning and insight into quality cattle production. “Events like this are truly priceless,” said Lindsey Grimes, 2016 BLI participant. “They er enrolling their next calf crop in AngusSource.” bring everything back into perspective; you learn what is truly important, and you get a refresher on everything from the seedstock side to the pack- AngusSource calves are identified with an ear tag and marketing document, which is distributed to a targeted group of more than 700 buyers er. It makes you recognize and understand the big picture.” who have expressed an interest in verified Angus cattle. When enrolling in AngusSource, you’re also harnessing the strength of the American Angus The American Angus Association and CAB will provide transportation, lodging, meals and materials for all BLI participants. Attendees are respon- Association’s marketing network, performance database and unrivaled customer service. sible for transportation to Kansas City (if flying) or Saint Joseph, Mo. (if driving) on June 18, and their departure from Cleveland, Ohio, on June 23.

The Association and CAB can assist in planning for specific travel arrange- Leland Browning, an AngusSource customer from Missouri, says he’s glad his calves are part of the program and has sold approximately 18 sets ments for the selected BLI participants. through AngusSource. He merchandizes cattle in both spring and fall, Please contact the Association’s events and education department at 816- retains his own replacement heifers and buys new bulls every two years.

383-5100 for more information. Applications are available online, and you Each set of feeder calves Browning sells ranges from 10 to 12 head and is enrolled in the program. “It allows me to sell small groups of cattle at the can learn more about the BLI experience at www.angus.org. same price as non-sourced large groups,” Browning said.

As an added bonus for 2017: the first 50 cattle producers who enroll 100 Angus Continues Single-step Testing head of Angus-sired calves will receive a complimentary Vet Gun™, a firstAngus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) continues to test single-step genetic evaluaof-its-kind system that provides precise fly control, remotely in the field, tion, the method the company plans to soon implement in order to calcuwith a simple pull of the trigger. late American Angus Association weekly expected progeny differences “We’re looking forward to partnering with AngusSource and the American (EPDs).

Angus Association to provide cattlemen and women an added tool for This is an ongoing effort and the top priority for AGI. Therefore, the Associ- more efficient herd management,” said Michael Coe, SmartVet vice president of business development. “The VetGun is an innovative system for fly ation plans to move to this updated statistical model only after thorough internal measures are complete. AGI will continue to fine-tune the required control, when and where you need it.” software to ensure the procedures used for implementation offer the utmost accuracy and valuation for members.

Meanwhile, the Association will rely on the current Angus genetic evaluation based on the latest calibration released earlier this year, which is the largest and most accurate beef genomic calibration ever conducted in the global beef cattle industry.

While AGI continues to refine the single-step methodology for targeted implementation in spring 2017, Angus breeders can be confident the current evaluation provides the most accurate, comprehensive values availa4 ▪ February 2017 ▪ Kansas Angus News

Begin your 20-minute enrollment process today by contacting the Association at 816-383-5100 or visit www.angus.org/angussource.

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Selling : 130 Yearling Bulls . 20 Fall Yearling Bulls 30 Registered Replacement Heifers . 20 Registered Fall Pairs CED Sires Include: Connealy Confidence Plus 15 Connealy Thunder . GAR Prophet . GAR Sunrise BW -1.2 Comrade 1385 . Western Cut . VAR Index WW 66 Sitz Wisdom . Consensus 7229 YW 114 Bismarck . Top Game . E&B Cahoots

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BLACK VELVET CATTLE Angus with Substance and Power ….. “The Right Kind” 8th Annual Production Sale SELLING 113 HEAD 65 BULLS 38 HEIFERS 10 BRED FEMALES OR PAIRS!

March 28, 2017, 1 PM Mankato Livestock Commission Mankato, Kansas

Visitors always welcome!

sires represented: Musgrave Aviator, Musgrave Big Sky, Connealy Impression, RB Tour of Duty, EXAR Resistol, Musgrave Black Loch, Musgrave Invision, Sitz Wisdom, Hoover Dam, Musgrave Concourse, Baldridge Abundance A115, BVC Ace & more.

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Call or email for a catalog

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Stucky Ranch Annual Production Sale . Wednesday, March 8, 2017 421 NE 70th Ave. . Kingman, Kansas . 1:00 pm

Stucky Eisa Erica 6363 . 18557303 . 1/22/16 Sire: Sure Fire . MGS: Waylon

CED +8 BW +.8 WW +64 YW +113 Marb + 1.14 RE +.86 $W +72 $B +162

Connealy Black Granite CED +13 BW +0 WW +58 YW +98 Marb + .56 RE +1.32 $W +68 $B +138

Stucky Isabel 1649 . 17391478 . 9/16/11

Sire: Consensus 7229 . MGS: Foresight

CED +3 BW +1.8 WW +55 YW +95 Marb + 1.03 RE +.93 $W +68 $B +121

Selling over 45 progeny! Black Granite has An outstanding brood cow and donor prospect, this emerged as the proven cattleman’s choice for calv- 3 calves NR 105, YR 103, IMF 125, RE 108. heifer combines all the performance traits in a sound ing ease with top performance and sires exceptional From the same cow family as Baldridge Colonel! and eye appealing structure!

Sells with a heifer calf by CCA Emblazon 702 and replacement females. an embryo package sired by Basin Payweight 1682.

SELLING:

. 175 14-18 Month Old Bulls - Including 40 sons of Connealy Black Granite with sire groups from CCA Emblazon 702, GAR Prophecy, GAR Sure Fire, SAV Resource, SAV Privilege, Baldridge Waylon, Baldridge Willie, and PA Full Power. . 30 Registered Spring Yearling Heifers - Our newest genetics from GAR Sure Fire, Connealy Black Granite, Connealy Ten Fold, & Spring Cove Cedar Ridge. . 6 Proven 5 Year Old Donor Cows - Cows ready to flush or breed with fall heifer calves at side by Spring Cove Crossbow, GAR Sunrise, and Emblazon 702.

. Pick of our Fall 2016 Basin Payweight 1682 Heifer Calves. . Embryo Packages - Sired by Basin Payweight 1682 and HA Cowboy Up.

For a sale book and more information email gordon@stuckyranch.com www.StuckyRanch.com . Gordon Stucky (620) 532-4122 Like us on Facebook.com/StuckyRanch for ranch and sale updates.

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29th Annual

LYONS RANCH

Superior Genetics Sale Monday - March 6th, 2017 - 12:30 pm at the ranch - Manhattan, KS

Priority X Magnitude

Hoover Dam X Santa Fe

18570931

Priority X Thunder

18570950

CED +11 BW +.1 REA +.73

REA +.82 BW +.5 $B 114.06

CED +11 BW -.5 DAM NR 2@104, YW 2@107

Confidence X Mentor

18570958

Hoover Dam X 6i6

18555858

Chisum X Rainmaker

18570962

WW RATIO 110 $W 57.69 REA 1.06

CED +7 BW +.1 $B 126.19

CED +7 WW +59 $B 148.19

Dash X In Focus

Thunder X Confidence 18570918

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Join us the first Monday in March!

Featuring 120 head Angus bulls, all 18 month old fall yearlings. Sons of Hoover Dam, SAV Priority, Confidence, Chisum, Connealy Thunder, Dash and more

CED +7 BW +.1 $B 126.19

CED +11 BW -.4 YW RATIO 119

DNA on every bull is HD50K tested Predictable EPDs for your bottom line

WW +59 DAM NR 4@110 YW RATIO 117

For more information or a sale book, call or email:

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Visit us on the web at www.LYONSRANCH.com

Karl and Amy Langvardt 785-499-2945 or 785-499-2944 32169 Highway K4 Alta Vista, KS 66834 AmyKarl@LyonsRanch.com

Kansas Junior Angus Association Hello KJAA members!

KJAA members, Congratulations on all your accomplishments at the National Western Stock Show and the Kansas Angus Futurity!

I want to thank all my fellow officers, the advisors and everyone else that I will forget to mention for making the show successful. We had a great turnout of new and long-standing members with an outstanding amount of entries. Spread the word about what a great breed Angus is even further in order to increase this amazing Angus family. Don’t miss the Preview Show in June and bring your friends too!

I want to again thank all the semen auction donors and buyers for their wonderful contributions. The support that the Kansas Junior Angus Association receives from breeders across the state and nation is truly the incredible.

I wish everyone the best of luck with spring calving, shows and sales. I look forward seeing everyone at upcoming Angus events and sales. You know where to reach me if anyone needs assistance with sales or other events!

KJAA Preview Show Saturday & Sunday June 3 & 4, 2017 Hutchinson, KS

ranch tours, as well as social activities and games. To attend Raising the Bar in Iowa, you must be signed up by March 1. To participate, visit the NJAA website to download registration forms. The $100 registration fee covers lodging, conference meals and materials. “NJAA members can also find these and other deadlines listed in their green books, which should arrive in the mail by the first of the year,” Clark says. “You can also request a copy by calling the Association office.”

Before attending their first NJAA event of the year, junior members must submit a signed NJAA Code of Conduct in order to ensure positive values and behavior during all junior activities and events. A copy is also available KJAA President 2016-17 within the green book, or online. The forms must be returned to the American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Avenue, Saint Joseph, MO 64506, with attention to the Events & Education department. For more information NJAA Members, Upcoming Events Angus youth encouraged to reference their “green book” for upcom- on these events or to see more registration deadlines, visit www.njas.info.

A summary of deadlines follows. ing event details.

Upcoming NJAA Events and Deadlines National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members can look forward to a Feb. 6, 2017 – Application deadline for American Angus Association sumnumber of activities and events in the upcoming New Year, and there’s no mer internships Feb. 15, 2017 – Western Regional Junior Angus Show ownership and better time to start making plans for 2017. That’s according to American entry deadline Angus Association Director of Events and Education Jaclyn Clark, who is encouraging NJAA members to reference their “green books,” which were March 1, 2017 – Raising the Bar: Des Moines, Iowa, registration deadline recently distributed through the mail, to submit event registration in a timely March 1, 2017 – Honorary Angus Foundation and Advisor of the Year nomination deadline manner.

March 10-12, 2017 – Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic (MAJAC) Show, “We’re looking forward to hosting Angus juniors for two Raising the Bar Harrisonburg, Va. conferences in March and April, as well as during annual events such as the National Junior Angus Show and Leaders Engaged in Angus Develop- March 31-April 2, 2017 – Western Regional Junior Angus Show, Reno, Nev. ment conference,” Clark says.

April 6-9, 2017 – Raising the Bar: Des Moines, Iowa Made possible through donations to the Angus Foundation, the NJAA’s Raising the Bar conferences are an opportunity for junior members to ex- April 15, 2017– Atlantic National Junior Angus Show ownership and entry deadline perience college campuses across the country, learn about careers in May 1, 2017– National Jr Angus Show Entry deadline ( cattle agriculture and connect with other cattle enthusiasts.

This year, Raising the Bar conferences will be hosted in Baton Rouge, La., and many contests) Des Moines, IA March 2-5 and Des Moines, Iowa, April 6-9. The tentative schedule for both conferences includes a campus tour, educational workshops, farm and

Sincerely, Chelsey Figge

www.njaa.info

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

Kansas Angus Association

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

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

www.kansasangus.org/kjaa

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EPDs current as of 01/06/17

140 easy-calving bulls (100+HEIFER BULLS) with tremendous growth guaranteed to sire efficient, money-making, market-topping calves. [130 Angus and 10 SimAngus]

50 replacement females designed to mature into top producers under range conditions. [40 Angus and 10 SimAngus] Sired By: Wisdom • Identity • Payweight • Comrade • Angus Valley • Hoover Dam • Update • Tour of Duty • Endurance • Yellowstone (SM) • Spartan (SM)

T.D. Steele, Partner Roger D. Steele, Partner Clint Michaelis, Herdsman Dalton Kelley, Ranch Hand www.millbraeranch.com

Mark Nikkel, Managing Partner 15670 Cattlemen Rd. Maple Hill, KS 66507 (785) 256-4327(H) / (785) 256-3072(C) millbraeranch@gmail.com

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Celebrating a Century at Cornwell Farms!

CORNWELL FARMS 1 Annual Angus Production Sale st

Tuesday ~ March 7, 2017 ~ 1:00 p.m.

LaCrosse Livestock Market ~ LaCrosse, Kansas

CE +4 BW +1.5 WW +61 YW +95 Milk +26

C Upward C37 ~ Upward x 263C

CE +8 BW +1.5 WW +43 YW +78 Milk +25

C Consensus C57 ~ Consensus x New Level

Selling:

55 Angus Bulls ~ 24 Two-Year-Olds,

CE +3 BW +2.9 WW +52 YW +95 Milk +32

C Insight C8 ~ Insight x 263C

CE +5 BW +1.2 WW +52 YW +87 Milk +28

C Longevity C11 ~ Sitz Longevity x Prime Cut SIRES REPRESENTED: AAR Ten X 7008 SA ~ Connealy Right Answer 746 Connealy Consensus 7229 ~ Connealy Confidence 0100 Sitz Upward 307R ~ BC Lookout 7024 ~ PVF Insight 0129

27 Fall Yearlings and 4 Select Spring Yearlings Performance-Tested, Fertility-Tested, Ready for Service

Cornwell Farms

5 Reg. Fall Cow/Calf Pairs

With Fall Bull and Heifer Calves at side, rebred to EF Commando 1356

10 Comm. Fall Cow/Calf Pairs Three-in-One Packages

Auctioneer: Jerry Lehmann

ST S .J O H N, K

Rick & Joe Cornwell 414 NW 30th Avenue St. John, Kansas 67576 620-549-6349 620-546-3466 - cell cornwellfarmsangus@gmail.com

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.

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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Annual Production Sale ▪ March 15, 2017

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Selling more than 100 Bulls: 85+ Angus and 15+ Charolais 14-24 Months Old

Lazy H Ranch 15th Annual Bull Sale Sunday • March 5, 2017 • 1 p.m.

At the Ranch South of Hays, KS

Sire Groups Represented: Basin Payweight 1682 • AAR Ten X 7008 • B/R Future Direction 4268 • WR Journey • VAR Xfinity • VAR Index • VAR Discovery • VAR Generation • GAR Composure • SydGen Black Pearl • Sitz Investment • New Day 1N30 • LHR Upward 1806

Spring Yearlings: 30+ Spring Yearlings…Many ET Flush Mates Sell!

3 flush brothers sell!

LHR Payweight 1682-6207

Reg. No. 18593450 $B +185.73 • Payweight 1682 x Future Direction 4268

LHR Composure 6204

Reg. No. 18593445 $B +162.53 • GAR Composure x Ten X 7008

LHR Journey 6144

Reg. No. 18593447 $B +140.86 • WR Journey x Grid Maker

Fall Yearlings: 40+ Elite 20 Month Old Bulls Sell!

3 flush brothers sell!

5 Black Pearl sons sell!

LHR Valor 5173

LHR Black Pearl 5757

LHR Payweight 107S-5759

Reg. No. 18485676 $B +159.77 • Black Pearl x GAR Ultimate

Reg. No. 18485678 $B +172.00 • Payweight 107S x Ambush 28

LHR Future Demand 5586

LHR Index 5803

LHR Long Haul 5663

4 Xfinity sons sell!

3 flush mates sell!

5 flush mates sell!

LHR Xfinity 5754

LHR Upward 1806-5561

LHR Ten X 5572

Reg. No. 18318003 $B +143.37 • PA Valor x GAR Expectation

Reg. No. 18482962 $B +184.98 • Future Direction 4268 x Upward

Reg. No. 18485930 $B +146.75 • VAR Xfinity x Predestined

Reg. No. 18488263 $B +174.73 • VAR Index x Ten X 7008

Reg. No. 18484059 $B +126.16 • Upward 1806 x Expectation 4915

Reg. No. 18505106 $B +92.02 • Mohnen Long Haul x TC Aberdeen

Reg. No. 18482963 $B +165.54 • AAR Ten X 7008 x Upward

Also Selling 40 Registered Angus Females 23 Open Yearling Heifers and 17 Fall Bred Heifers Spring Yearlings: Many ET Flush Mates Sell!

2 full sibs sell!

LHR Blackcap 6203

Reg. No. 18559357 $B +164.26 • Payweight 1682 x Destination 630

3 maternal sibs sell!

LHR Rita 0227-6111

LHR Rita 8858-6112

Reg. No. 18558739 $B +158.86 • Ten X 7008 x Upward

Reg. No. 18598471 $B +132.44 • Discovery x Mile High

3 flush brothers sell!

LHR Ever Entense 1594-6120 Reg. No. 18558740 $B +151.29 • Ten X 7008 x Consensus 7229

LHR Susie 6610-6258

LHR Rita 3106-6122

Reg. No. 18560179 $B +150.88 • Generation x Destination 928

Reg. No. 18559579 $B +146.77 • Journey x Grid Maker

17 Fall Bred Heifers Sell!

LHR Susie 0802-5570

LHR Ever Entense 7370-5573

LHR Ever Entense 5808

LHR Susie 0802-5581

LHR Ever Entense 5832

LHR Kildonan Erica 9938-5557

Reg. No. 18482969 $B +186.06 • Future Direction 4268 x Upward

Reg. No. 18484796 $B +160.89 • Ten X 7008 x Upward

Reg. No. 18484992 $B +128.40 • Discovery x Rito 1I2

Reg. No. 18511094 $B +129.67 • Rito 9M25-2w34 x In Focus

EPDs as of 12/29/16

Lazy H Ranch Kansas

Mark Rohr 735 240th Avenue • Hays, KS 67601 785-625-4650 or 785-432-1107 View sale cattle online at www.lhrbulls.com

Reg. No. 18485685 $B +120.47 • RR Consensus 1175 x Ten X 7008

Reg. No. 18484932 $B +141.85 • Sitz Investment x Future Direction 4268 Video Broadcast by DV Auction Videos available for viewing www.lhrbulls.com

Many Full Brothers and Sisters from our Embryo Transplant Program All ET Bulls & Females are HD i50K Bulls & Heifers Developed on the Ranch Marketing Agent – Dick Beck – 770-846-0046

Ks Angus Calendar

20635 Hessdale Road Alma, KS 66401 David Breiner 785-449-2841 Cell 785-456-4790 Chad Breiner 785-564-2091 Ryan Breiner 785-207-3070 Bob & Derek Moore Annual Sale last Tuesday in February

www.millcreekranch.com

Those Famous Gloves

www.plainjans.com

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2/17/2017 Lundgren Angus Ranch

Gove, KS

2/18/2017 Badger Creek Inaugural Bull Sale

Emporia, KS

2/23/2017 GG&T Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Quinter, KS

2/24/2017 Southwest Angus Genetics

Dodge City, KS

2/25/2017 Stratford Angus

Pratt, KS

2/28/2017 Mill Creek Ranch

Manhattan, KS

3/1/2017 Carcass Plus Bull Sale

Isabel, KS

3/1/2017 Ferguson Angus

Phillipsburg, KS

3/2/2017 JMB Angus

Sharon Springs, KS

3/3/2017 The Legacy Sale

, Manhattan, KS

3/4/2017 Laflin Angus Ranch

Olsburg, KS

3/5/2017 Lazy H Ranch

Hays, KS

3/6/2017 Don Johnson Angus Bull Sale

Salina, KS

3/6/2017 Lyons Ranch

Manhattan, KS

3/7/2017 Cattlemen's Choice Bull Sale

Washington, KS

3/7/2017 Cornwell Angus Bull Sale

La Crosse, KS

3/8/2017 May-Way Farms

Overbrook, KS

3/8/2017 Stucky Ranch

Kingman, KS

3/9/2017 BJ Angus Genetics

Manhattan, KS

3/9/2017 McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale

Burrton, KS

3/10/2017 Bar S Ranch

Paradise, KS

3/11/2017 Mill Brae Ranch

Maple Hill, KS

3/12/2017 Woody Ranch Angus Bull & Female Sale

Barnard, KS

3/15/2017 Flat Iron Angus Bull Sale

Belleville, KS

3/15/2017 Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders' Bull Sale

La Crosse, KS

3/15/2017 Woodbury Farms

Overbrook, KS

3/16/2017 Benoit Angus Ranch

Esbon, KS

3/18/2017 Molitor Angus Farm 3/19/2017 April Valley Farms PT Angus Bull & Female Sale

Zenda, KS Leavenworth, KS sale St Joseph, Mo

3/20/2017 Beran Bros.

Claflin, KS

3/21/2017 Hinkson Angus Ranch

Cottonwood Falls, KS

3/21/2017 KW Cattle Co.

Fort Scott, KS

3/22/2017 Kansas Bull Test Sale

Beloit, KS

3/22/2017 Larson Angus Ranch

Sharon Springs, KS

3/23/2017 McCabe Genetics Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale Elk City, KS 3/24/2017 Kansas Angus Ass'n Commercial Female Sale

Junction City, KS

3/25/2017 New Haven Angus

Leavenworth, KS

3/27/2017 Oleen Brothers- Best of Both Worlds Sale

Dwight, KS

3/28/2017 Black Velvet Cattle

Mankato, KS

4/1/2017 Gardiner Angus Ranch

Ashland, KS

4/3/2017 Green Garden Angus

Ellsworth, KS

4/6/2017 Kaiser Angus

Park, KS

4/7/2017 Inaugural Schilling Bull Sale

Oakley, KS

5/8/2017 GAR Meating the Demand Sale

Ashland, KS

KANSAS ANGUS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Send your sale date to kansasangus@wbsnet.org List is free to members. Length of calendar in each issue is at discretion of the Editor . Private Treaty sale listing available at www.kansasangus.org .

JMB Angus

Bull Sale

Rains Simmental

Thursday, March 2, 2017

12:30 MST

JMB Angus Ranch ~ 9 miles southeast of Sharon Springs, Kansas

Selling 139 Lots

• 55 Angus Bulls • 10 Elite Angus Heifers • 35 Simmental/SimAngus™ bulls • 20 Simmental/SimAngus™ Heifer

NLC UPGRADE • The Simmental breed’s number one registration sire for 2013! Upgrade is “right for the times” to sire added muscle, body and performance without increasing frame. Progeny are extremely marketable when mated to Simmental, Angus or other breeds Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled.

JMB TRACTION • The best outcross option available in the Angus population. He ranks near the top of the breed for WW,YW, RADG, CW, RE, $W, $F and $B. As data rolls Dam of Traction.

Traction and his dam were in, his EPD profile becomes hard to fault. Progeny are both raised by JMB Angus. impressive on paper but more impressive in the flesh. One of the best in our lineup for fertility and conception. Those of who have used him are coming back for more – customer satisfaction at its best.

Owned with Trowbridge Farms, Deer Valley, and Bob Tiedeman.

Semen Available through Select Sires.

JMB ANGUS Joel Bunker & Mary Myers • Sharon Springs, KS 785/852-4229 • www.jmbangus.com RAINS SIMMENTAL Mike & Celeste Rains • Oakley, KS 785/672-0010

BEEF KING • The king of performance red Simmentals. A unique combination of growth, muscle and carcass traits with the ability to sire maternal females with correct feet and legs. His improved semen production means producers will have more opportunities to utilize Beef King.

Homozygous Polled, Non-Spotter, Non-Diluter.

ANGUS SIRES: JMB Traction, Sitz Top Game, Sitz Ready Money, KM Broken Bow, Connealy Black Granite, Payweight 1682, CCA Emblazon 702, E&B Cahoots SIMMENTAL SIRES: Upgrade, Beef King, Allegiance, Longevity, Sweet Answer (Sweet Meat/Final Answer son)

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Reg 18649180 Charlo x Windy 078

Reg 18648685 Range Boss x Final Answer

Reg 18648667 Hot Lotto x Front Page

Reg M882635

Reg 18648678 Hot Lotto x Traveler 044

Reg M882649

California x Knob Creek

California x Jackpot

Bar S Ranch

Annual Production Sale March 10th, 2017 • Paradise, KS Ken & Pat Stielow | bars@gorhamtel.com | 785-483-9733 David & Stephanie Dickerson | barsranch2@hotmail.com | 785-483-1454 Redemption x Conquest

Offering

150 2 yr. old and yearling, Angus , Charolais, and Red Angus Bulls.

Also selling 150 commercial Angus females.

Showring purple

McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan., won reserve grand champion pen of three heifers at the 2017 National Western Stock Show's Angus Carload and Pen Show, Jan. 14 in Denver, Colo. The September 2015 heifers posted an average weight of 1,285 pounds and are sired by S A V Bismarck 5682, Connealy Thunder, and Penners-CC Double Black 2257. This pen first won champion yearling. Steve Harrison, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Doug Slattery, Chappell Hill, Texas; and T.J. Curtin, Blue Mound, Ill., evaluated six carloads and 45 pens of three. Photo by Chris Jeffcoat, American Angus Association.

National Western Angus Bull Sale a ‘Smash Hit’ All-new evening event attracts nearly 2,500 to celebrate Angus in the West.

The national anthem echoed through the historic Stadium Arena during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) as the crowd stood at attention and cowboy hats were drawn in tight.

Rows of Angus breeders, commercial producers and stock show attendees filled every corner at the official start of the National Western Angus Bull Sale. The all-new evening event, hosted Jan. 11 by the American Angus Association, was a celebration of the breed's impact on Western ranching and a look to the future for quality genetics and beef production. Sponsored by Merial, the event combined the Association’s annual bull sale with an Angus Foundation fundraiser.

“The new format for the National Western Angus Bull Sale is another step forward for the breed, for the Association, and it is something we are all very proud of,” said Allen Moczygemba, American Angus Association CEO. “We want to celebrate our heritage and the expansion of Angus, yet look to our future and what is possible.

Through events like this, our Association continues to grow in relevance and to connect with our ultimate customer, commercial cattlemen.”

The only sale managed by the membership organization, the National Western Angus Bull Sale is a longstanding tradition during the NWSS each

Schillings R&L Classified won reserve senior champion bull at the 2017 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 11-13 in Denver, Colo. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the winning bull. Photo by Chris Jeffcoat, American Angus Association.

January. Angus breeders from across the country travel to Denver to showcase their best genetics, and commercial producers shop for their next great herd sire. The Association was proud to offer the new venue in Stadium Arena, and the event was referenced as the largest cattle sale in the arena in recent memory, with nearly 2,500 people reported by the NWSS. “It is a great pleasure for Merial to be the headline sponsor of this first-ever event with the American Angus Association and the Angus Foundation,” said Richard Jenkins, Merial head of national accounts. “What excites me so much about it, and why Merial is involved, is the opportunity to promote the best that the beef breed has to offer.” Cattle producers of all types were invited to attend the evening’s activities, which also included live entertainment by Texas country band Jake Hooker and the Outsiders, and plenty of delicious Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) brand product. The event was made possible thanks to allied industry partners Merial and Neogen GeneSeek Operations. “The Angus Foundation is one of the top agricultural foundations in the country, and it does so many great things for research, education and youth,” said Jim Gibb, Neogen GeneSeek Operations territory manager. “We truly believe in supporting that kind of an activity, so it’s just natural for us to be involved.

It’s a perfect fit.

Angus in the West The history and heritage of the National Western

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is one many Angus families cherish. The stock show dates back more than 110 years, and the Angus breed has been active for nearly 75 of those years. Stadium Arena was built in 1909, and much of its historic charm remains within the old beams and green chairs. “It’s important to remember why we came to Denver to begin with, which is to grow our presence in the West with commercial cattlemen, and that’s what the National Western Angus Bull Sale continues to be,” Moczygemba said. “We’re taking our modernday genetics and tying them back to the history of this great event.” The National Western Angus Bull Sale kicked off with the 2017 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, generously donated by the Stevenson family at Basin Angus Ranch near Joliet, Mont. Basin Lucy 6265 was in the spotlight, surrounded by members of the National Junior Angus Board (NJAB), as the crowded sale arena came alive. The winning bid for this year’s package was $170,000 from Charles W. and Judy Herbster, Herbster Angus Farms, Falls City, Neb. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Herbsters have purchased the elite female in support of Angus education, youth and research.

Up on the sale block, the Association’s David Gazda, director of field services and bull sale manager, had a unique view of the audience for the evening’s events.

Continues on page 32 see Smash Hit

Kansas Angus Auxiliary As your new Kansas Angus Auxiliary President, I am honored to introduce myself and my family. My husband and I currently reside in Onaga, Kansas and have two daughters who have been very active in the Kansas Junior Association. I grew up in a small town and had no idea about cattle except that I liked hamburger and steak. That was, until I met Keith and his family. We have been married for almost 24 years. I am celebrating my 15th year with Westar Energy where I am a Safety & Training Analyst. Keith is an Agriculture Education teacher at Onaga High School and has been teaching there for 23 years.

We currently raise over 50 head of registered Angus heifers, cows and bulls. With the family operation, our herd has grown to over 100 registered animals. The family also has an additional commercial cow-calf operation on a small farm in Pottawatomie County.

My involvement in the Angus Association and Angus Auxiliary started over 9 years ago with the beginning of Chelsey’s showing career. A few years later, Kady also began her show career following in her big sister’s footsteps. Chelsey is the current Kansas Junior Angus Association President and Kady is the current Membership Director. Each have been actively showing for many years and have held numerous offices in the KJAA. Chelsey is a junior at Kansas State University and Kady is a freshman at Onaga High School.

I would like to thank all of those that participated in the Auxiliary Scholarship Auction at the Annual Banquet. Your purchases and support allow us to continue scholarships for our Kansas Juniors.

I look forward to being more involved in the Kansas Angus Auxiliary and I hope that this year is a good one for you and your families.

Beverly Figge

Ks Angus Auxiliary President

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS The Kansas Angus Auxiliary will award scholarships to qualifying 2017 Kansas high school seniors. The application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com ( American Angus Auxiliary website) Application must be completed and postmarked by April 1 and sent to Ann Sankey (316) 259-6131. The Kansas top boy and girl applicants will be eligible to compete for American Angus Auxiliary scholarships.

2017-19 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders President -Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Vice President- Wendy Flory Secretary– Melissa Cozzitorto Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Tonya Theis Past President/Advisor- Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Hospitality Chairman– Mary McCurry Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Brooke Woodworth Scholarship Committee 2017– Chairman Ann Sankey

For more information contact

Lance Cline (785) 564-1744 Austin Cline (785)565-3246 www.clinecattlecompany.com

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850,000 records say:

Marbling still matters Miranda Reiman, Industry Information, Certified Angus Beef LLC Just missed it. Just missing a flight, a deadline for a major rebate, or watching your child’s winning shot at a ball game. The feeling is much the same.

What if you knew you “just missed it” when it comes to cattle qualifying for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand?

For many cattle across the United States that’s the difference in a marbling score of 492 versus 500. Those commodity Choice carcasses are just a few fat flecks away from upper two-thirds Choice and their share of the $50 million that packers pay each year for cattle earning that highquality designation.

“I don’t think many producers know just how close they are to being ‘in the money’ so to speak,” says Justin Sexten, CAB director of supply development. “So many cattle sit right on that line and shifting that line ever so slightly is a big deal.”

Take selecting for Angus bulls with breed average marbling expected progeny differences (EPDs), for example. At 0.56, just moving that up to 0.81 would suggest a 25-point improvement of marbling score, or a quarter of a score. That would move them from “just missed it” to “made it.”

“That’s a potential 21% increase in supply to the CAB brand,” Sexten says.

“For producers, that means thousands more cattle that could earn the average $40/head bonus.”

That’s just one take-away from the brand’s 2016 study that looked at data on nearly 40% of the Angus-influenced, or “A-stamped,” carcasses in three, two-week periods.

“It allows us to measure and monitor average characteristics on CAB-certified carcasses over time,” says Clint Walenciak, CAB packing director. The analysis contains 850,000 records that include four of the brand’s 10 carcass measurements: ribeye area, hot carcass weight, fat thickness and marbling.

The team also uses that data to look at what keeps cattle from making CAB. “This information can then be passed along to producers as validation that they are still focusing in the right areas to produce CAB-qualifying cattle, or redirect if need be,” he says.

In each of five studies from 2008 to 2016, marbling easily rises to the top as the No. 1 reason cattle fail to qualify. In 2016, 92.6% of the Astamped cattle that were kicked out had insufficient marbling. That’s compared to a high of 95% in 2012.

“It’s improving,” Sexten says. That 492 average marbling score, or low Choice, was 472 nearly a decade ago on the 1,000point scale. “But that’s the barrier to entry here.”

Even though the average is very close to CAB’s marbling requirement of 500, the median is 20 points lower.

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trait. But more than half of the Angus cattle fall short of the brand’s marbling requirement,” he says.

That’s why the focus continues on improvement through genetic selection and management.

Some suggest the drive for quality has spurred the upward trend in hot carcass weight (HCW), Sexten says.

“They’ll say, ‘If you make them big enough, they’re going to meet your specs,’” the animal scientist repeats. The data show even at a relatively light 650 lb. HCW “there are a whole pile of cattle that marble.”

At the same time, there are a great many Select grade carcasses with heavyweight discounts.

“Carcass weight is certainly an indicator,” Sexten says, “but it’s not a perfect relationship.”

In 2014, CAB moved to include up to 1,050-lb. carcasses, a 50lb. increase from its prior specification, but Sexten says that was just to “to keep the brand relevant to all stakeholders.”

Indeed, 9.1% of Angus-type animals now fail to qualify because of carcasses too heavy (though some would also fail to make CAB for lack of marbling). That’s compared to just 2.6% of them in 2008, when the brand’s limit was 1,000 lb.

“As cattle have gotten bigger, so have ribeyes,” he notes. CAB requires a 10- to 16-square-inch ribeye, and very few (.4%) fall short of the threshold, but more than a tenth (11.2%) of those cattle have ribeyes greater than the 16-inch cap.

“That’s really a concern for our foodservice partners, when it comes to portion control and plating, so we try to address variability with that specification,” Sexten says.

Only 3.5% of the records were above the 1-inch back fat limit.

“Even during these times of record high grading, the fact is lack of marbling is still by far the leading obstacle that keeps cattle from our brand,” Walenciak says. “That’s been true historically and it is today.”

For more information on how to aim for high-quality beef production, please visit www.CABpartners.com.

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Missouri Angus Breeders’ Futurity Futurity Show

Saturday, February 25, 2017 • 9:30 a.m. Futurity Show

Futurity Sale Sunday, February 26, 2017 • 11 a.m. Futurity Sale

Selling 75 Lots: • 55 Females

• 20 Bulls

(All sell with a First Breeding Season Guarantee) Meyer Elite 1637

Hunter Blackbird Girl 602

An Outstanding April Show heifer and donor prospect sired by PVF Insight 0129 & backed by an outstanding BC 7022 Raven Daughter. This female is sure to be one of the highlights to sell this year!

HS Blackcap 0028 186

Here is a heifer with tons of look and style that still gives you the depth & power to make an outstanding donor prospect. Sired by the popular EXAR Blue Chip 1877B!

Hilliard Aftershock 509

A big time donor prospect here! This February Female by Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 ranks in the top 5% for WW, YW, & $B!

Hunters Insight 524

Excellent October herd sire prospect by Silveiras Style 9303 from a dam that links to the ever popular Frontier Gal cow family!

Our Place Absolute 513 536

An awesome herd sire prospect by PVF Insight 0129 from a dam by 74-51 Sudden Look 1023. Top 1% $W,2% Milk, 3% $B, 10% for WW, CW, & $F.

A powerful fall bull by KCF Bennett Absolute. This bull has the extra power and thickness with all the style you could want. His Dam is sired by the great Sydgen CC&7!

FB 5K Princess 6005

A truly elite show heifer prospect with a ton of donor potential down the road. This female combines her sire PVF Insight 0129 with a Dam by the ever popular Dameron First Class.

HS Man of War 550 of Am

This would be one of the true highlights of any sale! Sired by RB Tour of Duty 117 this powerful herd sire prospect Ranks in the to 3% for $W, 10% for RADG, CEM, & Milk, &the top 15% for WW, YW, RE, $F.

Meyer Denver 1614

A well balanced son of EXAR Denver 2002B. This bull has a very balanced EPD profile. Don’t miss an outstanding opportunity to get your hands on a great herd sire prospect here!

Sale Sponsored by the Missouri Angus Association For additional information or to request a sale book contact: Greg Connell • (573) 694-6152 • connell@missouriangus.org Adam Conover • (816) 676-8560 View the entire sale book online at www.missouriangus.org

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SS CARC20A 17 | 1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1,

Near Isabel, Kansas at Poland Angus Ranch

PAR B Outlaw 46

PAR B Cowboy 625 SS Cowboy X504 x SAV Iron Mountain 8066

Top 35% $B Top 15% WW, Top 15% Marb, Top 25% RE, Top 10% $EN,

Sedgwicks Outlaw 538W x Baldridge Navigator N5

Top 10% WW, Top 20% YW, Top 20% CW, Top 25% Marb,

CB 659 Absolute

CB 625 St Waylon Stucky Waylon HP 3853 x GAR Bextor 5828

Top 15% WW, Top 15% $EN, Top 10% Marb, Top 20% $B

SELLING 65 ANGUS BULLS, INCLUDING: 25 Fall Yearling Angus Bulls 40 Spring Yearling Angus Bulls POLAND ANGUS RANCH

Richard Poland 11230 NE Harvest Rd. | Isabel, KS 67065 620.739.4587 - home | 620.886.1720 - cell www .pol anda ngu s.co m

Top 15% $B

KCF Bennett Absolute x Mytty In Focus

Top 15% CED, Top 5% WW, Top 4% YW, Top 10% $B

Sons of: EF Complement Quaker Hill Rampage Sedgwicks Outlaw V A R Discovery

KCF Bennett Fortress EXAR Resistol Baldridge Waylon Poss Total Impact

CB FARMS Berry Bortz 30142 NE 100th Ave. | Preston, KS 67583 620.656.4425 - home | 620.546.6077 - cell www .cbf arm s.or g

Smash Hit

“The crowd during the sale was unbelievable,” Gazda said.

“We had breeders from throughout the country here on the seats. I think this, by far, would be a record number of people we’ve had in attendance for the bull sale.”

The energy was high as the sale bulls entered the arena, starting with the Grand Champion Angus Sale Bull, DBR Take Notice, exhibited by Jake Barnes, Broken Arrow, Okla., selected earlier in the day. The ringmen called out bids while the bulls were displayed on a large video screen, providing the perfect view from all sides of the arena. More than 300 active buyers were registered on-site, and many more participated online through LiveAuctions.TV. Behind the sale arena, the Angus bulls were on display and available for buyers to evaluate before entering the ring. At the final gavel drop, 45 lots averaged $6,805 per head. The sale grossed $306,250.

“The real value, the real endorsement of our breed is the participation you have from commercial cattlemen who attend each year and support this sale,” Gazda said. “It’s showing us that Angus cattle do work. There is a demand for them. We are producing a product that commercial cattlemen can merchandise, and merchandise for a profit.”

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