Kansas Angus News - Nov/Dec 2018

November/December 2018

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Please contact us for more information: ENS Cattle Company 55 West Road 120 . Dighton, KS 67839 Earl Steffens: (620) 397-3138 . Erik Steffens: (620) 397-1687 esteffens@st-tel.net . www.enscattlecompany.com

Page 1 Pay Annual Membership Dues by Nov.15

Dues must be current for membership listing in the 2019 Kansas Angus Directory Membership benefits include a membership listing in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or ranch; an online membership listing and a subscription to the Kansas Angus News. Membership invoices were mailed in early October. For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at www.kansasangus.org , a mail in form was mailed out in October to members or see page 24 . Dues must be current by November 15 for membership listing in the 2019 Kansas Angus Directory.

KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet & Junior Show January 26 -27, Lawrence

The Ks Angus Association Annual Meeting, Banquet and Futurity Junior Show is scheduled for January 26-27, 2019 in Lawrence. The KAA annual meeting and educational presentations are on Saturday, January 26 at the Doublet Tree Hotel, Lawrence .The annual banquet which will include a social Renew your KAA annual membership dues online hour, the Kansas Angus A convenient online renewal form is available with options to choose the Auxiliary scholarship auction, payment method that suits you best, Pay now via PayPal using a credit/ debit card or bank account or mail in a check. To complete the online form honorary member induction, KAA Directory page auction visit http://www.kansasangus.org/join-kaa.html and Miss Kansas Angus crowning will be at the Doubletree later on Saturday evening. The junior show will be on Sunday, January 27 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Entry deadline is January 10 . Hotel headquarters: Doubletree Hotel, Lawrence, Kansas. Block rate:$110 night. Call 785-841-7077, ask for Kansas Angus Association rate.

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Reserve your ad space by Nov 15 Ad copy due by Nov. 25 Commercial Female Sale is in Pratt on December 1

The KAA will sponsor its 27th annual commercial Angus and Angus-influence female sale in Pratt on December 1. All cow/calf producers are invited consign females to this marketing opportunity. Consigners do not have to be members of the Kansas Angus Association and out-of state consigners are welcome.

This long standing, reputable and successful KAA sponsored commercial Angus and Angus-influence replacement female sale will feature a select offering of Angus and Angus cross young age cows, bred heifers, and open heifers. Females will be consigned in minimum five head lots, with all females being seven years of age or younger. To qualify for this special sale, the females must meet Certified Angus Beef® live specifications. Gordon Stucky Kingman serves as the sale chairman. Consignment forms was mailed out to past consigners and commercial produces in mid– October A consignment form is online at www.kansasangus.org and on page 5 of this KAN.

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Kansas Angus breeders have elected 15 members to the 135th Annual Convention of Delegates who will serve as voting delegates during the American Angus Association annual meeting in conjunction with the Angus Means Business Convention and Trade Show, November 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio. Over 2500 participants from across the US are expected to KAA to Award Scholarships to Young Angus Producers attend the convention. For complete list of delegates visit www.angus.org/ general/gnrlDelegate.aspx, for information on the convention go to Application deadline is January 2, 2019 www.angusconvention.com.

The Kansas Angus Association board of directors are excited to announce that Stratford Declares Candidacy for the AAA Board the KAA will again award a $500 scholarship to two young college-age Kansas Angus producers. The scholarship is made possible through Kansas breeders Kansas Angus Association member Steve Stratford is a candidate for the utilizing Zoetis HD50K tests during Zoetis’s annual state association program.

American Angus Association Board of Directors. Steve is a fifth-generation (test purchased through Angus Genetics, Inc., June 1-Aug. 31, 2017) The schol- farmer and rancher from Pratt, Kan. Raised on a diverse family farm inarship winner will be announced during the KAA annual banquet on January 26, cluding a stocker/feeder, commercial cow-calf and Grade A dairy opera2019 in Lawrence . The application deadline is January 2, 2019 applicants will be tion, Stratford established Stratford Angus in 2014 with the purchase of required to submit an online application and essay. The application is posted on eight heifers. Today, Stratford Angus markets 300 bulls a year through www.kansasangus.org. Eligibility: 1. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year their annual production sale and private treaty. Stratford serves on the college or technical school for the spring 2019 semester, proof of enrollment Pratt County fair board and has been supporting the local schools, FFA required. 2. Applicant’s parents , grandparents or family farm/ranch must be and 4-H programs for many years. He resides in Pratt with Saige, and his member’s of the Kansas Angus Association.3. Applicant must be currently inthree children. For complete candidate list/bios visit volved in producing Angus cattle or actively involved in their family's Angus operation. www.angusconvention.com/association-business.

November/December 2018 ▪ 1

The President’s Pen

I happen to be writing this on the week that has been declared National 4-H week. Our kids are very active and involved in 4-H. My wife and I, during our moments of “sanity check” and usually after the dust from the kids finishing their record books has settled, always agree that 4-H has given so much and so many opportunities to our children. It is the real-life experiences and hands on learning that they benefit from the most. During the tough times, when the kids don’t want to do chores or they don’t want to finish that last story for their record book, I remind them of the motto they know so well; “to make the best better” and they usually suck it up and finish what they started.

By the time you read this most of the spring calves will be weaned and many of the fall calves will be on the ground. Hopefully sometime this month Mother Nature will allow harvest to make some progress as well. Many will be making plans for fall breeding and some of you will be preparing to head to Ohio for the National Angus Convention.

If you have the opportunity to make the trip to Columbus I would highly recommend doing so. We are lucky to have a breed association that can put on such an educational and thought provoking meeting. The annual convention is also a chance to witness the selection of our AAA Board and to see the diversity of the candidates running for a seat to not only represent, but to the Angus breed but to represent the industry. Hopefully the contrasts in education, experience, personalities and geography come together to give us a board that can see this business from differing perspectives and yet work together for the good of the breed and its members. After all, isn’t it all about making the best better?

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year !

Sincerely, Neal Haverkamp

Kansas Angus Association President 2018 (785) 336-1655, neal@nemahavalleycattle.com

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Notes & News from Anne

Gathering Fall is here and quickly sliding in to winter its time to gather. Farmers are gathering the fall harvest, cattlemen and women are gathering calves for weaning and moving cows to winter pasture and families are planning soon-to be holiday gatherings.

In early November, Angus enthusiasts from across the country with gather for the annual Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio. The convention brings us together to learn, meet new and old friends and to conduct the business of the American Angus Association .

As we go about our own “gathering", keep in mind that together we can accomplish more as an Association and as Angus producers by gathering together to promote Angus, beef and our way of life.

This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive. Alice Waters .

Anne Lampe, Kansas Angus Association Manager Kansas Angus News Editor Kanasangus@wbsnet.org

In this Issue

Page 1. Association News ▪ 1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info ▪ 2 Angus Industry ▪ 4, 22 Commercial Female Sale, Pratt, entry form ▪ 5 KJAA ▪ 8 Ks Angus Futurity Jr. Show Entry Form ▪ 9

2 ▪ Kansas Angus News

KJAA at 50th NJAS ▪ 12-13 Ks Angus Field Day Recap ▪ 15 Auxiliary ▪ 19 KAA Calendar ▪ 20 CattleFax Awarded Don L. Good Impact Award▪ 23 Membership Application ▪ 24 Cover ▪ Photo and design by Anne Lampe.

President : Neal Haverkamp, Bern Vice President : Brandon New, Leavenworth Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: John McCurry, Burrton Past President: Larry Lundgren, Gove District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland ……….….……….2019 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... ….. . 2020 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………... ..2020 # 4 Deb Bartholomew, Mankato ..…….…….….............2019 # 5 Stephanie Dickerson, Paradise........………….....,.. 2021 # 6 Ben Williams, Hutchinson……………….…..….….. .2019 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs….……………...…....2019 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City……………………....…. ..2019 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight……………………..…………… ..2019 Cash Schilling, Edson……………………...…......... ….2020 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….……….. …..…. .2021 Directors At Large (Purebred) Chad Breiner, Alma………………….…………………....2020 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….… …..2019 Lance Cline, Onaga……………………………….… … 2021 Kansas Angus Association Bookkeeper– Betsy Anderson betsyakaa@gmail.com The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

Kansas Angus Association

Angus Industry

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

Angus Genomics Symposium to Feature World-Renowned Geneticist amongst Angus breeders and related traders from all over the world. The Learn more about genomics during the 2018 National Angus Convention and SCAAU expects 400 registrants from World Secretariat member countries Trade Show. besides the regional registrations. For more information, visit the SCAAU Cattle producers will head to Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 3-5 for the 2018 Nawebsite www.angusuruguay.com tional Angus Convention and Trade Show, as well as the fourth-annual Angus Genomics Symposium. Sponsored by Neogen GeneSeek, the An- Changing with the environment gus Genomics Symposium will host speakers to discuss the newest genet- By Nicole Lane Erceg ic advances in the beef industry and the Angus breed.

I have a teal dinosaur that sits on my desk. It’s an unusual office ornaMax Armstrong, whose voice is easily recognized as an agricultural broadcasting legend, will host the morning sessions. Mark McCully, vice president of production at Certified Angus Beef, will lead off the discussion on Saturday, Nov. 3. Keynote speaker Dr. Spencer Wells, a geneticist, anthropologist and explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic Society, will follow.

ment, but he serves a valuable purpose. When plans change, when the unexpected pops up, when I’m tempted to say “we’ve always done it this way,” he’s my reminder of what happens when we fail to adapt. We go extinct.

It may not feel like it, but the beef production landscape is always changing. The consumer-driven move toward higher quality started slowly but grew faster and faster until today it’s one of the megatrends within the beef “Spencer Wells is one of the world’s foremost experts in consumer gecommunity. This year marks a conjunction of the largest U.S. fed beef nomics,” said Clint Mefford, American Angus Association director of com- supply and highest quality in modern history, with record numbers grading munications. “The Association and Neogen GeneSeek are proud to deliver Choice and Prime. As beef kept getting better, more in line with what an engaging platform where Angus breeders can learn about the exciting consumers want—both here and abroad—the taste for beef has grown. advances the world of genomics is making.”

Since 1998, U.S. consumer spending for this protein increased 7%, more than the combined total for pork and chicken in those 20 years. Building Wells will talk of his more than a decade of experience in the genetics demand has been critical, but equally important is shifting the makeup of field. Working as an explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic our supply to meet that evolving taste. Both genetic selection and manageCenter and director of the Geographic Project, his work focused on collect- ment choices at the ranch led us to the high ground on which we stand ing and analyzing DNA samples from hundreds of thousands of people today. In this environment where demand has nearly kept up with supply, around the world. This data collection launched the consumer genomics it’s easy to get complacent and look away from carcass quality. We can industry and dives into the question of how our ancestors populated the feel good about how far we’ve come, since quality is the best it’s ever planet. been, and narrow our focus to maternal or growth. That’s one way to respond.

Visit www.angusconvention.com to access the convention schedule, tradeshow information and much more.

One seedstock producer I met recently plans to adapt differently— Uruguay will host the next World Angus Secretariat March 18 - 29, 2019 The meeting will include a field trip visiting the major studs in the country from March 18-23. Following the field trip will be conferences, country presentations, cattle and stud show as well as jury and sales at the Convention Center in Punta del Este. A related commercial and services exhibition will be held in conjunction with the conference from March 25 - 28.

Uruguay’s main income is derived from farming produce. The small country has only three million inhabitants, but more than 12 million head of cattle. Uruguay is the seventh largest beef meat exporter in the world, with access to 150 markets. Uruguay produces one million tons of live weight per year, exporting 70 percent of the production, representing five percent of the meat volume exported worldwide. Regarding beef consumption, Uruguay leads the world level with 127.43 lbs. per person per year.

Aberdeen Angus is one of the main beef producing breeds in Uruguay with more than 130 years of history.

The Aberdeen Angus Breeders Society of Uruguay (SCAAU) is the institution responsible for the organization of the World Angus Secretariat 2019. Its main goal is to promote the development of the breed in Uruguay, adding value to Angus products in the supply chain, offering support to breeders, as well as strengthening bonds with local and international institutions alike. The SCAAU invites you to participate in this great event which gathers every four years. It’s not only an opportunity to get to know the Uruguayan production system, generate good business and discover the quality of their Angus beef, but it is also a great opportunity to network 4 ▪ Kansas Angus News

doubling down to produce a greater share of premium beef, still taking his cues from the consumer.

“Imagine if every pound of beef we produced graded high Choice or better? People would be gobbling it up!” he told me. And they would happily pay more, which is why he and others who head that way are rewarded.

Today, ranchers who continue changing to elevate beef quality reap the benefits on their bottom line. According to CattleFax, the added value to premium beef has maintained prices at record-wide spreads over Select beef throughout this quality shift. Producers still earn premiums based on those spreads.

This rancher knows great eating experiences keep people coming back for more and he sees value in keeping traits like marbling at the center of his target.

“Some people call them carcass cattle; I just call them good cattle,” he said. “Don’t tell me you can’t create cattle that do everything and still have marbling.”

The only new money in the beef industry is in consumers’ pockets. When they demand more premium quality beef and producers adapt to provide it, those dollars flow back to the ranch. For this cattleman’s commercial customer last year, it meant $200 more per head from retaining ownership of calves over what he would have earned if sold at weaning.

This shift is leaving less room for lower grading, commodity beef such as Select. It may not go extinct, but some are calling that target a dinosaur. .

Send comments and questions to nerceg@certifiedangusbeef.com.

More Angus Industry on page 22

Kansas Angus Association Sponsored ▪ 27th Commercial Angus & Angus-Influence Female Sale

Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS ▪ December 1, 2018 — 1:00 p.m.

The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor the 27th Commercial Angus Female Sale in Pratt. We are in search of high quality, young age pairs, fall bred cows , bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. If you are interested in consigning cattle to this sale, please complete the attached entry form and mail to the address shown at the bottom of the form or submit online at www.kansasangus.org Using this form, an information handout will be compiled on all consignments which will be available to buyers on sale day and will be mailed on request. We will also be advertising the sale consignments in farm publications throughout the area on Angus internet emails. In order to advertise your consignments and compile and sale list handout and mailer, we ask that you return the completed form by November 19, 2018. The earlier we receive your entry , the better we can generate interest in your cattle.

Consignment Criteria and Delivery Times The sale welcomes fall pairs, bred cows and heifers to calve in the spring of 2019 and open heifers. To insure the quality of this special sale, we have made the following guidelines.

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Maximum age—No older than 7 years-old. Minimum consignment of five head.

4.

All females must be pregnancy checked (except open heifers) within 30 days of the sale. Pregnancy checking is the responsibility of the consignor. An official health paper from a veterinarian must accompany cattle, complete with pregnancy check results within 30 days of the sale. Cattle may be pregnancy checked by Pratt Livestock by request only, by calling Pratt Livestock at (620) 672-5961. Preg check fee $5.35/head. Open females will sell guaranteed by the seller to be open.

Cattle must be at Pratt Livestock by 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 or by 10 am if Pratt will be pregnancy checking bred females. This will give buyers a chance to see your cattle.

Selling Fees Commission will be regular Pratt Livestock fees plus 1.5% of selling price to Kansas Angus Association to cover special sale promotion. Pratt Livestock commission per head is $25 bred cows and heifers, $40 cow/calf pairs and $20 open heifers. Other selling fees include: Yardage $2.00, Hay $.25/animal cwt., Health inspection $.35, and Insurance $.0012/$ animal value No sale fee $20. Pellets are available on request for $.24/lb.

Entry Information Please complete entry online at www.kansasangus.org or use the attached form as you would like information to appear on the handout sheet that will be available at the sale and mailed upon request. Please note that it will be your responsibility as seller to make sure the information you report is accurate. The Kansas Angus Association provides this information as a service and is not liable for its accuracy. Please enter by Nov. 19 The earlier we receive your entry form, the better we can generate interest in your cattle.

COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM OR SUBMIT ONLINE AT WWW.KANSASANGUS.ORG by NOV 19

( please print or type) Instructions: This information will be compiled and listed in special advertisements, in a sale day listing, Angus email advertising and will be supplied to potential buyers upon request. Entries will be listed on the American Angus Association AngusSourceSM website if the AngusSourceSM tags are used and information supplied.

Name _____________________________________________ Farm/Ranch _______________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________Phone( )________________Email ____________________ Bloodlines of sires used in past: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Comments on feed yard history of calves or mates to females selling: ______________________________________________________

BRED HEIFERS, COWS, PAIRS

Sires of Heifers/Cows: Service Sires/Sire of Calves: Total Head: _________________ Age: ________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ Calving Due Dates: ______to _____________ _________________________________ ____________________________ AI Bred: Yes No _________________________________ _______________________________ Pregnancy check to AI: Yes No _________________________________ _______________________________ Synchronized: Yes No _________________________________ _______________________________ Individual ID: Yes No _________________________________ _______________________________ Do you want Pratt Livestock to PREG CHECK this group? _______ If not, pregnancy check date: ________________(must be after Nov 1) Are these females official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? Yes / No (Please circle one.)

OPEN HEIFERS

Total Head:_________ Age: ________________Individual ID:

Yes

No

Sires of Heifers:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please check one: ______ I guarantee these heifers to be open; -ORAre these heifers official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? ______ Pratt Livestock to pregnancy check these heifers.

Yes / No (Please circle one.) ►Please list all vaccinations and pour-on, etc. used on these females in 2018 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Information Contact the sale committee:

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

Please return by Nov. 19 to Gordon Stucky, 421 NE 70 Ave., Kingman, KS 67068; Phone (620) 532-4122 ;or use online submission form at

www.kansasangus.org

The Matrons of Mill Brae

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

Sell in Their Entirety December 3, 2018 84 Spring Bred Heifers 78 Spring Bred 2-Year-Olds 49 Spring Bred 3-Year-Olds 30 Spring Bred 4-Year-Olds 20 Spring Bred 5-Year-Olds

Dam’s Prod.

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31 Spring Bred 6-Year-Olds 40 Spring Bred 7 to 10-Year-Olds

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46 Spring Bred Sim Angus

378 Total Head

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The #1 WW, YW, $F, and $B Mill Brae Identified 4031 among non-parent females.

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Mill Brae CP Blackcap 7139

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MillBrae GRD Joanie E713

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Kansas Junior Angus Association

Dear KJAA members,

I hope everyone’s fall is going well and their ponds are full! It’s that time of the year again where the work load seems to pick up, kids are back in school, sale season is in full swing, and major shows are just around the corner. I was fortunate enough to be able to come up and watch both the Kansas State Fair and the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, it was our last year taking anything for the junior shows, and boy was it nice to see some familiar faces! I was blown away by the size and quality of the Angus divisions at both shows and saw some new faces in the ring. I encourage all of those who are new to showing angus or just haven’t joined yet to get in contact with myself or any other officers about joining the KJAA and showing at Futurity or Preview show, we’d love to have you! Speaking of which, the Kansas Angus Futurity is quickly coming up, and will be held January 26-27. Watch our Facebook page for more information. I can’t wait to see you all this winter, stay safe, have fun, and good luck with all your fall endeavors!

Anna Carpenter KJAA President 2018-19

Kansas Junior Livestock Show

Youth from across the state came to Hutchinson to compete for cash premiums and scholarships during the 86th Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS), October 5-7. The largest youth livestock show in Kansas featured 723 4-H and FFA members from 91 counties exhibiting 1,519 head of livestock. This is the largest number shown at KJLS in 30 years.

Angus Winners Laura Carpenter from Wamego exhibited the champion Angus steer. The reserve champion Angus was shown by Macey Lewis of Douglass.

Ashley Kennedy of Satanta led an Angus female to supreme champion honors in the breeding heifer show, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

Kennedy was awarded a $1,000 premium. The reserve champion in the Angus division was exhibited by Abbie Schwab of Goddard. In the senior beef showmanship division, KJAA member Jayce Dickerson from Paradise was champion showman. Two KJAA members finished in the top five of the junior division: 3rd Kaelyn Schilling, Edson; 4th Cohen Navinsky, Winchester.

KJAA Applications for NJAA Voting Delegates due Jan.10

According to the guidelines and by-laws of the KJAA any member wanting to be considered for election for a delegate at the annual meeting of the NJAA must declare prior to the January ( Ks Angus Futurity) meeting of the KJAA. To submit an application visit www.kansasangus.org click on the KJAA page and look for the online submission application. KJAA election will be on 1/26/18 during the KJAA meeting held in conjunction with the Kansas Angus Association annual meeting, banquet and KAF junior show. The NJAA annual meeting will be in Louisville, KY during the National Jr. Angus Show. Applications due Jan 10, 2019 late applications and nominations from the floor are not accepted.

KJAA Member Grady Dickerson Elected to the NJAA Board

KJLS presented $19,900 in scholarships to 10 exhibitors. KJAA member Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland was awarded a $2000 scholarship. __ information provided by Kansas Livestock Association Miss Kansas Angus & Ambassador Applications due Jan.10 Kenneth & Lorene Moore Scholarship Application due Jan. 10 Applications online at http://www.kansasangus.org/ks-angus-auxiliary.html

Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show January 26-27

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence. KS

Hotel headquarters: Double Tree Hotel Block rate:$110 /night. Reserve by December 28 to insure block rate.

Call 785-841-7077 , ask for Kansas Angus Association rate.

See page 9 for entry form or enter online www.kansasangus.org.

Entry deadline is Jan 10.

KJAA OFFICERS 2018-19 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1)

President: - Anna Carpenter, Wamego President Elect: Grady Dickerson, Paradise 1st Vice President: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland 2nd Vice President: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Secretary: Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence Treasurer: Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Kady Figge, Onaga Reporter - Ethan Dickerson, Paradise Past President: Megan Green, Leavenworth Membership Directors: Jayce Dickerson, Paradise; Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Clay Pelton , Paradise Kansas Angus Association Group: Kansas Junior Angus Association

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These 12 individuals will serve as the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors for the coming year, and were announced at the 2018 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 14 in Madison, Wis. Pictured seated front row from left are Sydnee Gerken, Cashion, Okla., chairperson; Madison Sundsbak, Des Lacs, N.D., vice chairperson; Hayley DeHaan, McMinnville, Ore., Foundation director; Dawson Dal Porto, Oakley, Calif., leadership director; Brody Fitzgerald, West Grove, Pa., communications director; and Jera Pipkin, Republic, Mo., membership director. Directors standing back row from left are Caroline Cowles, Rockfield, Ky.; Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, Iowa; Grady Dickerson, Paradise, Kan.; Keegan Cassady, Normal, Ill.; Dylan Denny, Lubbock, Texas; and Tyler Bush, Britton, S.D. Photo by Pearls Pics, on behalf of the American Angus Association DIRECTORS

District 1: Dane Haverkamp, Bern District 2: Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton District 3: Kelly Newton, Elk City District 4: Lauren Frederick, Sterling District 5: Shaylee Vering, Marysville District 6: Nick Siemens, Towanda District 7: Kaelyn Schilling, Edson District 8: Madison Loschke, Kingsdown

ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term Nelson Hager……………...…...…...nhsnadhill@hotmail.com (3rd year 2016) Ron and Lynne Hinrichsen.................rlangus@bluevalley.net (2nd year 2017) Rick and Missy Cozzitorto……………...rcozzitorto@aol.com (1st year 2018) Anne Lampe……...……….…..620-874- 4273 cell, kansasangus@wbsnet.org

2019 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show-

January 27 ▪ Douglas Co. Fairgrounds ▪ Lawrence, KS 1. The Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Douglas Co. Fairgrounds, Lawrence $25 entry fee per head. Entry fee includes bedding in tie barn.

Ribbons for each class will be provided as will champion and reserve champion ribbons and awards. Division champions may be named in some categories.

Entries due Jan 10 Enter online

www.kansasangus.org

after Jan.1, 2017. Classes will be determined by number entered and birth date.

8. Classes for registered Angus steers, commercial purebred Angus steers and Angus-based 5. Exhibitors must be members Kansas Junior Angus predominantly black (51% black) crossbred steers (Angus sire or dam) born after January 1, 2018 will Association to participate. If not a member you can be offered. All steer classes will be judged as join at the show. Cattle must be shown by the recorded owner unless 2 in the same class in such prospects. Registered steers will be shown by age. case another KJAA member may show. In the case 9. All bulls must be bred-and-owned. of illness or injury a KJAA member may be allowed 2. All owned heifers and Angus steers must be to show in your place with a written doctor’s excuse.

10. Show order is steers, bred & owned heifers, properly transferred in the sole name of the exhibitor; Notice must be received at check in. In the case of owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, B & O bulls and registered and on record at the American Angus an emergency illness or injury at the show after Association as of Jan 10, 2019 Bred and owned cattle check-in , the show chairman (KJAA president) showmanship. cattle must be registered by show date. Original must be notified prior to the class in order for a 11. The “Fitting and Grooming Rules #11” of the registration papers and tattoos will be checked at substitute showman. Failure to show a doctor’s the show. Any animal that is not tattooed or has an excuse or in the case of a show emergency contact American Angus Association will be followed. No paint or other coloring agents are allowed. Aerosols incorrect tattoo will not be allowed to show. Freeze with show chairman prior to entering the class will are not permitted in the designated show ring make brands allowed as per American Angus Association result in disqualification of the entry. up area. DRESS code: All exhibitors must wear rules.

6. Cattle will be stalled in the Community Building in shirts with collars.

3. All show entries must be at the show facilities a designated area only bedding will be provided. Tieouts will be available or tie to trailer, must provide 12. Entries and fees should be sent to KJAA by 10 am. Saturday, January 26. Entries may your own tie out bedding . No feed, hay or straw President ,Anna Carpenter . Checks made payable arrive as early as Friday, January 25, 1 pm; All to KJAA; fees paid at the time of entry. No late entries will be checked-in between 10 am and 11 will be available for purchase. entries will be accepted. Entries must be am p.m. on Saturday, January 26 & must stay on postmarked on or before January 10, 2019.

7. Showmanship will be divided into the following grounds after check in. divisions: Pee-wee( non exhibitors-ages 7 and Health papers are not required. Cattle must be free 4. Females eligible to show must be born in on/after under/ enter at show); Novice exhibitors ages 7-9 Junior (ages 10-13); Intermediate (ages 14-17); and of sickness, warts, ringworm and lice.

Sept. 1, 2016, with the exception of cow/calf pairs.

Calf must be latest natural calf born on/after Sept. 1, Senior (ages 18-21). All ages are as of January 1, ENTER online www.kansasangus.org 2019. Each contestant must be an exhibitor at the 2018 and be bred and owned by the exhibitor. Calf Show co- sponsored by the must be registered by show date. Steers must be show and show own animal with exception of Kansas Angus Association born on/after Jan. 1, 2018. Bulls must be born on/ peewee division) JUDGE: TBA

2019 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show Entry Form Division 1 Division 2 Division 3

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

Division 4 Bred-and-Owned Heifers Division#

Name of Animal

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

Registration #

DOB

Sire Complete Name

___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Div 8- Showmanship_ □ Ages 9 and under □ Ages 10-13 □Ages 14-17 □ Ages 18-21(age as of 1/1/2019 )no fee Use additional pages if necessary. PRINT or TYPE please. Copies accepted Name __________________________________________ Date of birth ________Age________ Address ________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________ Telephone ______________________________ E-mail _________________________________ NJAA Member Code ____________________ Are you a first time KJAA exhibitor? ____________ Are you a KJAA member? ___________ (if no, please include $5 for dues) $25 per head $_______Total

Entries must be postmarked on/before JANUARY 10, 2019–no late entries-on line www.kansasangus.org Make check payable to KJAA- Return entry form and $25 per entry to

KJAA President Anna Carpenter, 37929 Wabaunsee Rd, Wamego, KS 66547

Showmanship, a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Kansas juniors took home top showmanship honors at the 2018 NJAS.

Kansas juniors took home the top honors at this year’s showmanship contest. Madison Loschke of Kingsdown, Kansas, was named top showman and Cale Hinrichsen of Westmoreland, Kansas, took home reserve honors. Only two showmen and women from each state are selected to compete in the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) showmanship contest, and juniors can only participate once, making it one of the toughest competitions at the NJAS. “It’s something that you lay in bed and dream about,” Loschke said. “Showmanship is the crème dele crème in my family.”

Cale Hinrichsen Madison Loschke The journey to earning one of the coveted American angus Auxiliary sponsored silver bowls, which are awarded to the top five showmen, begins in each contestant’s home state, where two juniors are selected as representatives. Then, at the National Junior Angus Show, selected junior members head to the ring to compete for top honors. The preliminary round consisted of four heats on Thursday, July 12, where the top 15 showmen and women were selected. The finals were held Friday, July 13, where the top five showmen and women were selected. Every year, the top showman at the NJAS is honored with the Dean Hurlbut Award, named after the man who organized the first showmanship competition in 1967.

“For years, I’ve strived to win this bowl,” Loschke said. “It’s a dream come true.”

Jessica Radcliffe, John Griswold and Dan Kiesewetter evaluated the juniors on their skills while handling an animal, their ability to follow instructions, and courtesy and sportsmanship in the showring. Paul Hill served as the surrogate judge. Radcliffe says she was looking for showmen and women who came to win.

“Today, I would say, was tough,” Radcliffe said. “I know what they’re feeling, and I’ve been in their shoes. It definitely came down to little things and deciphering them. You really had to show that you wanted to win the title of national showman out here.” Following Loschke in the top five were: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kansas; Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Illinois; Jera Pipkin, Republic, Missouri; and John Henderson, East Troy, Wisconsin.

The National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest brings together the breed’s top young showmen, and it is considered an honor to be among those competing. The top 15 showmen who were awarded a pair of Andis clippers were: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kansas; Savannah Brauning, Finksburg, Maryland; Sydnee Gerken, Cashion, Oklahoma; Taylor Duckett, Tipton, Iowa; Jera Pipkin, Republic, Missouri; Erica Snook, Caldwell, Ohio; Hayley Greiman, Perry, Iowa; Madison Loschke, Kingsdown, Kansas; Ryan Callahan, Edmond, Oklahoma; John Henderson, East Troy, Wisconsin; Emily Piland, Rescue, California; Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Illinois; Brody Fitzgerald, West Grove, Pennsylvania; Hannah Cox, Staunton, Virginia; Hailie Conley, Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Those receiving honorable mentions were: Chas Rowlett, Cypress Inn, Tennessee; Maggie Reid, Eaton Rapids, Michigan; Kyle Piscione, Burbank, Ohio; and Ashley Cox, Eagle Point, Oregon.

The 2018 NJAS in Madison, Wisconsin, celebrated 50 years of tradition and excellence. The week is forever a part of Angus history and set the standard for the next 50 years. ___ American Angus Association

Scholarships

Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, received a $5,000 scholarship in memory of Richard L. "Dick" Spader, former American Angus Association executive vice president Pictured presenting the award is Sheri Spader.

Angus Foundation Scholarships $1000 Morgan Woodbury Bryanna Hite Grady Dickerson, Paradise, received the Kansas Angus Association $1,000 Scholarship. Pictured from left are Neal Haverkamp, presenting; Grady Dickerson, recipient; and Anne Lampe presenting.

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Esther McCabe, Elk City, received the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Graduate Scholarship.

Grote LEAD Scholarship & 1st place in the intermediate steak division at the AllAmerican Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off .Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Clayton Pelton, Paradise; Alexandria Cozzitorto, Olathe; Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Kady Figge, Onaga; and Abbie Schwab, Goddard.

$3000 Sarah Pelton Grady Dickerson

Living the Dream at the 50th National Junior Angus Show in Madison, WI Members of the Kansas Jr. Angus Association went for the gold as they took on the showring, contests, educational events and fun at the 50th National Junior Angus Show “Living the Dream in 2018”, July 713 in Madison, WI. Ks placed 3rd in herdsmanship and 5th in scrapbook.

ROSE Chip 754 won reserve grand champion steer. . Laura Carpenter, Wamego owns the March 2017 son of Colburn Primo 5153.

Sunset Poppy 701 of RCC won owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 2 .Abbie Schwab, Goddard.

3rd place intermediate quiz bowl. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Baylee Wulfkule, Berryton, Alex Cozzitorto, Olathe.

ACW Bud 7240 won grand champion bred-and-owned steer Austin Woodrow, Emporia owns the April 2017 son of Greene Pokerface 1304.

The state booth celebrated the 50th year of the KJAA and featured photos from 1968-2018

HDCC Forever Lady D41 won bred-and-owned reserve senior champion female. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center.

Kruse Missie Primo 147 won owned reserve junior champion--division 6.. Ben Nikkel, Mc Pherson..

Bar S Pride 3695 won bred-and-owned reserve champion mature cow-calf pair. Jayce Dickerson, Paradise. A March 2018 heifer calf sired by BSF Hot Lotto 1401 is at side.

1st place in the senior division of team marketing .Sara Pelton and Grady Dickerson, both of Paradise; and Alexandria Cozzitorto, Olathe.

1st place in the intermediate division of team sales. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Channing Schneider, Wamego; and Nicholas Siemens, Towanda.

3rd place in the intermediate division of team marketing.

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Katy Figge, Onaga; and Clay Pelton and Ethan Dickerson, both of Paradise.

1st place in the senior division of the quiz bowl.

Ethan Dickerson, Paradise; Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Anna Carpenter, Wamego; and Grady Dickerson, Paradise.

2nd place sr, team sales Alex Cozzitorto, Olathe, Grady Dickerson, Paradise, Jake Nikkel, McPherson.

Individual Contest Winners

1st place in the senior roast division at the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off . Sarah Pelton, Paradise, and Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

2nd place in the steak division at the AllAmerican Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) CookOff. Anna Carpenter, Wamego; Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton; Mia Hasting and Channing Schneider, both of Wamego; Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo; and Laura Carpenter, Wamego.

3rd place in the junior steak division at the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off .Addie Haverkamp; Bern; Anna McCurry, Colwich; Dane Haverkamp, Bern; Jackson McCurry, Colwich; Sullivan Haverkamp, Bern; and Kelly Newton, Elk City.

1st Alex Cozzitorto– Graphic Design, int.

1st Morgan Woodbury—Photography, sr.

3rd Dane Haverkamp– Photography, jr.

1st Clay Pelton—Public Speaking, int. A 1st Alex Cozzitorto—Public Speaking, int .B 2nd Dane Haverkamp– Writing, jr.

1st Clay Pelton -Career Dev., int.A 1st Eva Hinrichsen -Career Dev.., int B 1st Kady Figge– Resume, int. B 3rd Cale Hinrichsen—Resume, Sr. 3rd Lauren Frederick– Extemp. Speaking, int. A 2nd Cale Hinrichsen– Extemp. Speaking, sr.

1st Cale Hinrichsen- Auctioneer, sr.

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Kw Cattle Co. and ReproLogix hosted the 2018 KAA Field Day Nathan Wells, KW Cattle Co. opened the day with a welcome, shared info about the operation and outlined the day’s activities. ▼A beef brisket lunch was enjoyed and gave guests the opportunity to meet and visit.

“ The goal of AngusLink is to increase the use of Angus genetics in the commercial sector by linking the use of quality registered Angus genetics with profitable feeder calves.”

Chris Engel, Director of AngusLink discussed the American Angus Association's new feeder calf program.

He outlined the feeder calf scoring system, enrollment process and costs.

A question and answer session completed the presentation.

Tech performs an oocyte collection from the ovaries of a pregnant donor by ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration.

A cloudy, cold day greeted Angus enthusiasts and Kansas Angus Association members to the Kansas Angus Field Day where they enjoyed the warm hospitality of KW Cattle Co. and RerproLogix, Fort Scott on October 13.

The morning program featured a presentation by Chris Engel, Director of AngusLink, American Angus Association. He discussed the Association’s new feeder calf program.

After lunch, participants toured the ReproLogix facility. They watched an oocyte collection from the ovaries of a pregnant donor by ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration then viewed the collected oocytes on a monitor . A fetal sexing ultrasound demo was also shared. A Q & A session completed the tour. ◄Shane Morgan, ReproLogix Embryologist answered questions during and following tour and presentations..

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Zagar Angus Farm 557 East 610 Ave. ▪ Girard, Ks 66743 (620)724-4086

Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Sydgen Massive 9518, Sydgen 1386 Design 3389, Checkerhill Madrid N11, Sydgen 2088 Focus 9003

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary The Kansas State Fair and the Kansas Junior Livestock Shows are now behind us. And by the time you read this, many are already showing at the American Royal and getting ready for NAILE. October and November means that our family is in swing for fall and winter calving.

Another November event is the National Angus Convention and the American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast. We wish good luck to all those traveling and especially for those girls competing for the new title of Miss American Angus.

Have you found that next prospect for your junior Angus to show? The Kansas Angus Futurity is just around the corner in January. Our biggest fundraiser event is the scholarship auction during the Annual Banquet. What great items will be available to bid on this year?

Hope to see you on the road at a sale, at a show, at the convention or at the Futurity.

2017-19 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

Beverly Figge

President, Kansas Angus Auxiliary

Upcoming Kansas Angus Auxiliary Activities January 26, 2019

11 am : Auxiliary Meeting, Douglas Co. Fairgrounds, Lawrence 7pm– Annual Ks Angus Association Banquet—Auxiliary Scholarship Auction, Miss Kansas Angus Crowning, Moore Scholarship Presentation

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- Emily Mullin & Scholarship Committee 2019– Chairman Jessica Woodrow

January 27, 2019

Auxiliary sponsored Hospitality—During junior show– please bring snacks abd baked goods to share. Contact Mary McCurry for more info on what is needed. mccurryangus@outlook.com

Ken & Lorene Moore Scholarship

Applications Due Jan 10.

College sophomores eligible to apply.

Application online at www.kanasangus.org Jessica Woodrow , 2019 Scholarship chairman

Miss Kansas Angus & Ambassador Program

Girls high school age to 21 Applications due Jan 10, application and info online www.kansasangus.org

2018 Miss Eva Hinrichsen & Ambassador Kady Figge

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Those Famous Gloves

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CK Sonny Booth Auctioneer (918) 542-1587 Cell (918) 533-5587 PO Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355

Ks Angus Calendar*

11/2/2018 11/7/2018

Downey Ranch Bull Sale Hinrichsen Ranch Online Angus Sale

Wamego, KS Westmoreland, KS

11/17/2018 11/19/2018

Dalebanks Ranch Bull Sale Profit Proven Commercial Female Sale

Eureka, KS Ashland, KS

11/28/18 - 11/30/18

12/1/2018

KLA Annual Convention Kansas Angus Ass'n Commercial Female Sale

Wichita, KS Pratt, KS

12/3/2018

Mill Brae Ranch Bred Female Dispersal

Maple Hill, KS

12/10/2018 12/15/2018 1/26/2019

Gold Buckle Female Classic

Fall River, KS Dighton, KS Lawrence, KS

1/27/2019 1/28/2019

Kansas Jr. Angus Futurity Show

ENS Cattle Co. Kansas Angus Ass'n Annual Banquet

2/15/2019 2/16/2019 2/21/2019 2/22/2019 2/23/2019 2/26/2019 3/1/2019 3/2/2019 3/3/2019 3/4/2019 3/4/2019 3/5/2019 3/6/2019 3/6/2019 3/7/2019

Gardiner Angus Ranch Early Bird Bull Sale Lundgren Angus Ranch Badger Creek Cattle Bull Sale GG&T Cattle Co. Southwest Angus Genetics Sale Stratford Angus Mill Creek Ranch K-State Legacy Sale Laflin Angus Ranch Lazy H Ranch Don Johnson Bull Sale Lyons Ranch Cornwell Farms Bull Sale Carcass Plus Bull Sale Ferguson Angus Larson Angus Ranch

3/8/2019 3/9/2019 3/10/2019 3/11/2019 3/13/2019 3/14/2019 3/14/2019 3/17/2019 3/17/2019 3/18/2019 3/19/2019

Bar S Ranch Mill Brae Ranch Woody Angus Ranch Dix Angus Ranch Stucky Ranch BJ Angus Genetics McCurry Angus Ranch April Valley Farms Cattlemen's Choice Bull Sale B&D Angus Bull Sale Hinkson Angus Ranch

3/19/2019 3/20/2019 3/20/2019 3/21/2019 3/23/2019 3/27/2019 3/27/2019 3/28/2019 4/1/2019 4/4/2019 4/6/2019 4/15/2019 5/13/2019

KW Cattle Co. Bull Sale Mid-KS Angus Breeders' Sale Woodbury Farms Benoit Angus Ranch New Haven Angus KS Bull Test Schilling Cattle Co. Bull Sale McCabe Genetics Green Garden Angus Ranch Kaiser Angus Ranch Gardiner Angus Ranch 40th Annual Production Sale Ohlde Cattle Co.

Lawrence, KS Ashland, KS Gove, KS Emporia, KS Quinter, KS Dodge City, KS Pratt, KS Alma, KS Manhattan, KS Olsburg, KS Hays, KS Salina, KS Manhattan, KS LaCrosse, KS Isabel, KS Phillipsburg, KS Sharon Springs, KS Paradise, KS Maple Hill, KS Barnard, KS Plainville, KS Kingman, KS Manhattan, KS Burrton, KS Leavenworth, KS Greenleaf, KS Claflin, KS Cottonwood Falls, KS

Fort Scott, KS LaCrosse, KS Overbrook, KS Esbon, KS Leavenworth, KS Beloit, KS Edson, KS Elk City, KS Ellsworth, KS Park, KS Ashland, KS Marysville, KS Gardiner Angus Ranch "Meating Demand" Bull Sale Ashland, KS

KANSAS ANGUS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Send your sale date or updates to kansasangus@wbsnet.org List is free to members. Length of calendar in each issue is at discretion of the Editor . * Dates subject to change please check with sale host. www.kansasangus.org

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KAA members submit your PRIVATE TREATY SALE info at www.kansasangus.org

2018 Open Angus Show ▪ September 15 ▪Judge Kyle Walter, Elk City, OK ▪81 Head

DAJS After Hours 044 won grand champion bull. Andrew Hodges, Montague, Texas, owns the May 2016 son of DAJS After Effect 714. Also won 3rd supreme over all breeds..

LV Classic won reserve grand champion bull.

Lake View Angus, Mead, Colo., owns the March 2017 son of EXAR Classen 1422B.

Hillard Pride Ever 706 won grand champion female. Olivia Gerloff, Bland, Mo., owns the April 2017 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. She also won Supreme Champion over all breeds.

Wallace Elsiemere 6129 won reserve grand champion female. AM Livestock, Springfield, Mo., owns the November 2016 daughter of GCC Business Elite.

Lakeview Barbara 048 won junior heifer calf champion . Lake View Angus, Mead, Colo

B/C Dixie Erica 8195 won reserve junior heifer calf champion. Austin Woodrow, Emporia.

Schiling Keymura Katy 7082 won reserve junior champion heifer .Kaelyn Schilling, Edson.

HDCC Forever Lady D41 won reserve senior champion female.

Bryanna Hite, Valley Center.

Lazy H Rita 7513 won reserve senior heifer calf champion .

Madalyn Rohr, Elbert, Colo

DAJS AH The Illusionist 438 won junior bull calf champion. Andrew Hodges, Montague, Texas.

Hillard Frontier Gal 606 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Olivia Gerloff, Bland, Mo., owns the March 2016 daughter of Dameron First Impression.

An April 2018 heifer calf sired by PVF Insight 0129 completes the winning pair.

Twin Falls Forevermore TF06 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Twin Falls Angus, Cheney, Kan., owns the February 2011 daughter of S A V Final Answer 0035. A May 2018 heifer calf sired by Hinrichsen Twister 4052 is at side.

LV Forever Plum 237 won intermediate champion heifer.

Lake View Angus, Mead, Colo

Schilling R&L Maxim 8245 won reserve junior bull calf champion.

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

Andrew Hodges Montague, Texas, won premier breeder .Pictured from left are Doug Satree and Katy Satree.

Highrose 7717 of Tripp won reserve intermediate champion heifer.Olivia Walrod, Bronaugh, Mo

Sagebrush Duke 1427 won reserve senior bull calf champion.

Wendell Custer, Cushing, Okla.

H S Erica 179 447 won senior heifer calf champion. Sache Dowling, Fair Grove, Mo.

DAJS Hard Eight 510 won intermediate champion bull. Andrew Hodges, Montague, Texas,

Grand Drive 4-H/FFA Show ▪ September 8-9▪Judges Scott & Ty Bayer , Ringle,

Hinrichsen Forever Lady 7073 won reserve grand champion female, October 2017 daughter of CH Captain America 5008.

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

ROSE Chip 754 won grand champion Angus steer, March 2017 son of Colburn Primo 5153. Laura Carpenter, Wamego.

KB Classen 4517 won reserve supreme champion overall breeds and grand champion Angus female., March 2017 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B. Ashley Kennedy, Satanta.

HS Sight Seeing 1740 won reserve junior champion bull.

Hadley Schotte, Marysville.

Lady's Man 0417 won reserve Angus champion steer , April 2017 son of Hinrichsen Twister 4052.

Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney.

WI▪ 57 Head

AVF Blackcap 4616 won reserve champion bredand-owned female, October 2016 daughter of Penners-CC Double Black 2257. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth.

Bar S Pride 7617 won champion bredand-owned female, March 2017 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. Jayce Dickerson, Paradise.

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Our Angus Family

Janice Kay (McCurry) Dixon, 63, of McAlester, OK died Sunday August 19, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

A celebration of her life was August 25th, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, McAlester, OK, officiated by Dr. Matt Judkins.

Jan was born to A.J. and Ruth (Campbell) McCurry October 22, 1954, in Hutchinson, KS. She graduated from Burrton High School, Burrton, KS in 1972. Jan attended Kansas State University and graduated from Wesley School of Nursing, Wichita, KS. She married Dr. Raymond Dixon October 23, 1982, in Coffeyville, KS. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Coffeyville and McAlester and for the McAlester Regional Cancer Center before retirement (volunteering there after retirement).

Jan is survived by: Husband, Raymond Dixon of the home; son, Curt Dixon and wife, Whitney of McAlester, four step-children and their spouses, two grandchildren, Addie and Cooper Dixon, 14 step-grandchildren and 8 step-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews. Other survivors: brothers Andy (Mary) McCurry and Ray (Rose) McCurry, sister, Carole (Rick) Schlender, all of Burrton, Kansas, two brothers- in-law and one sister-in-law and their spouses.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, A.J. and Ruth McCurry, stepgrandson, Andy Murcek and nephew, Tyler Schlender.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of McAlester, PO Box 1333, McAlester, OK 74502 or to the First United Methodist Church, 1501 S. 13th St, McAlester, OK 74502.

Galen and Lori Fink, Fink Beef Genetics , Randolph were honored during the Kansas State Fair by the Fairgrounds Foundation as the 2018 Wall of Honor recipients. A plaque hangs in their honor in the Prairie Pavilion just outside the showring on the fairgrounds. Pictured from left: Chad and Megan (Fink) Larson, Lori and Galen.

Jan served as the 1974 Kansas Angus Queen which was an enormous honor and enjoyed the many friends she made touring the state that year. Jan showed Angus cattle while in 4-H and the Ks Jr Angus Assn. She won the Little American Royal Showmanship contest while attending KSU.

Grid marketing, ranch view

mance to camera grading in packing plants, improvements have driven an increase in carcass quality.

By Jera Pipkin Hitting a target takes practice, careful calibrations, attempts and recalCarcasses accepted for CAB grew from 2.5 million to 4.5 million in a decade, with ibrations over time. Cow-calf producers make decisions every day, new supply records toppling every few weeks and nearly every months. but how many of those relate to the calves’ ability to realize their Rapid increases in supply typically mean lower premiums, but the Choice-Select potential and hit a high-quality beef target? spread has run steady to higher, even as the supply of Select fell dramatically.

At the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand’s Feeding Quality Forum this summer “If we’re going to get paid for CAB, we first get paid on the Choice-Select spread above plant average, and then we add on top the CAB premium,” Dykstra said. in Sioux City, Iowa, the brand’s own beef cattle specialist, Paul Dykstra, summaShowing the trends that go against expectations, he added, “The price only gets rized the rancher’s dilemma. stronger as we moved into more supply—it doesn’t get weaker.”

“You and I as cow-calf producers unhook ourselves from our product very early in He showed examples of steers that may look very similar but by virtue of feed efficiency, carcass quality and other performance factors, command a value differthe life cycle of that animal,” he said. “It’s not that we don’t care about what hapence of $131 per head. pens to our calves as they go on, or that they don’t have value to the next owner.

It’s the fact that we don’t ever learn about that.”

Except for the 18% of herd operators who retain ownership through finishing and harvest. The rest naturally move on to the next production season, the next calf crop.

“We need to figure out a way to get those dollars and cents back into the system,” Dykstra said, suggesting a need for more documentation and perhaps more attention to “terminal” trait selection in the cow herd. “Even in herds that keep replacement heifers, 80% to 85% of the calves are terminal,” he pointed out. Studies show But in the last 10 to 15 years, the average calf sold has carried increasingly greater more than 92% of eligible cattle that failed to qualify for CAB fell out for lack of potential to hit the Choice, CAB and Prime targets. That’s partly because the mar- marbling, while balanced selection to include that trait has almost no impact on other traits. Looking at the bigger picture, he noted the effect of seasonality in ket incentivized such genetic potential through grid marketing, Dykstra said.

That type of marketing greatly increased in those years, too, he said, reviewing the markets, showing predictable spikes in the Choice-Select spread, especially in late spring. “These last two springs, we saw a $20 Choice-Select spread there in April basics. Carcasses with more marbling and a lower yield grade earn the highest and May,” he said. “if we deliver a 500-pound calf in October to the feedyard, it’s premium, while those with the least marbling and most external fat (higher yield probably not coming out in April, May or June. It’s probably coming out in July grade) stand the greatest discounts. when the carcass quality price spreads are seasonally narrower.” You can’t always “The landscape has changed in marketing cattle,” Dykstra said. “The fact, and how change to better fit a market, but “but if we want to capture the value we’re breeding into our cattle, we need to think about it.” short of a timeframe and how dramatically it has occurred is important for us to recognize.” It suggests that calves capable of topping a market should fit that later grid market. Technology has affected the calf and cattle markets at every level.

For more information visit www.feedingqualityforum.com.

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CattleFax Awarded Don L. Good Impact Award

K-State ASI alumni and friends re-connect during fourth annual Family & Friends Reunion.

Laughter and music filled the chilly evening as Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry alumni and supporters gathered on Friday, October 12, at the Stanley Stout Center in Manhattan, Kansas. This evening marked the fourth annual K-State ASI Family & Friends Reunion.

More than 1,100 attendees took the opportunity to re-connect with each other and interact with current students, faculty and staff. The annual event is hosted by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council (LMIC) in cooperation with the ASI department.

The highlight of the evening each year is the awarding of the Don L. Good Impact Award, which recognizes a person or business that has had an impact on the livestock and agricultural industry.

CattleFax, an organization created by cattle producers, was presented with the 2018 Don L. Good Impact Award. Started in 1968, CattleFax is a member-owned organization that serves producers in all segments of the cattle and beef business. For half a century, it has been a global leader in beef industry research, analysis and information. Its exclusive industry database has set the standard for market information and analysis. CattleFax has assembled a team of research analysts and experienced professionals who provide expert advice to customers when developing a marketing plan and a sound risk management program, including an assessment of their break-evens, as well as evaluating different marketing alternatives. The CattleFax staff monitors more than just cattle markets. Grain, weather, beef demand and competing proteins – not just domestically but globally – are carefully monitored. Keeping up with the times to make sure producers have quality information on a timely basis, which allows them to make informed marketing decisions, is a daily challenge for the staff.

Through the years, Kansans have played an integral role in CattleFax's success. "The Kansas connection has been a key to success for CattleFax," explains Randy Blach, CattleFax CEO. "CattleFax has been blessed to have a great working relationship with Kansas State University's faculty and staff and the Kansas Livestock Association's leadership and staff."

Blach credits many current and former board and staff members with Kansas roots who have contributed greatly to the organization's vision.

The award, presented by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council Inc. (LMIC), is named in honor of Good, who is a former ASI department head, and recognizes positive impact on the livestock and meat industry or agriculture.

"It's humbling for our company to be recognized, because we weren't formed to go out and try to get accolades or awards," says Kevin Good, CattleFax VP of Industry Relations and Don Good's nephew. "We were formed to serve, just as Don L. Good did."

Event coordinators strive to create a family atmosphere through entertainment, food and activities that is enjoyed by K-Staters of all ages. Live performances by the KSU Marching Band and Rusty Rierson, K-State ASI alumnus and Nashville recording artist, entertained the crowd. A meal including a variety of meat choices was topped off with legendary Call Hall Ice Cream.

"An event like this is really a celebration of agriculture," Blach says. "It's one of the few industries in the world where we all compete against one another during the course of the day and are best friends as we finish our days and celebrate our families."

While adults were re-connecting, the Junior Wildcat Barnyard provided entertainment for future K-Staters. Kids enjoyed life-size rocking horses, rope making, playing in the dirt with farm toys, practicing their roping skills and competing in the Kansas State Fair qualifying tractor pull.

The ASI department encourages the next generation of K-Staters to show their Wildcat pride by signing a Letter of Intent. This puts their name in a drawing for the chance win prizes, including custom-painted Happy Toymaker truck and trailer sets and various farm toys and ropes.

"Within the first five minutes of my visit, I knew that K-State was 'home.' The positive impact of my decision to come here is only magnified by events such as the ASI Family and Friends Reunion," says Hadley Schotte, ASI junior from Marysville, Kansas. "I, too, plan to support such activities as an alumnus to continue our great ASI legacy."

ASI Family & Friends Reunion provides countless opportunities for current, past and future generations of K-Staters.

For photo and video highlights visit the event Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ KStateFamilyAndFriends. __News Release provided by Animal Sciences and Industry Kansas State University 232 Weber Hall

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