Kansas Angus News - March/April 2019

Number 620 . March/April 2019

BULLS to Build Your Herd On

Green Garden Angus Calving Ease

Carcass

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Selling 75 Registered Angus Bulls Monday April 1, 2019 At the farm

2335 10th Rd Lorraine, KS 67459

Special Feature to celebrate our

60th Annual Production Sale “A Pick Six�

We will be selling six picks from our Fall Bred and Spring Open heifers, including Donor Cow Prospect Green Garden Lady T276 19123914 BW +.9 WW +62 YW +118 RADG +.32 Marb +1.75 RE +.65 $B +211.62

Profitability Marb Carcass

Dick & Shelly Ben, Anisha, Elliott & Sophie Dustin, Elizabeth, Cassie, Billy & Annabelle

Feed Intake $EN

785-472-3752

Calving Ease

www.greengardenangus.com janssen@greengardenangus.com

Page 1 Commercial Female Sale Junction City is March 22 Junction City— Consignments being accepted now The KAA is proud to sponsor its annual Commercial Angus Female Sale this spring at JC Livestock Sales, Junction City on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 6 pm. We are in search of high quality, pairs, fall bred cows, bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. All consignments must be 8 years or younger and meet Certified Angus Beef ® live specs ,(show obvious black Angus influence and predominately black hided) please request an entry form from sale chairman Jace Johnson or you can find a form and submit online at ww.kansasangus.org. Jace Johnson (620)767-2699, 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.

Jessica_woodrow@yahoo.com The application can be downloaded at http://www.angusauxiliary.com/ leadership/scholarship.html , all national rules and guidelines apply in the Kansas competition. Kansas winners will be announced at the KJAA Preview Show.

Preview Show is June 1-2 State Fairgrounds. Hutchinson Kansas Junior Angus Association members are planning their annual summer Preview Show. The Preview Show will be June 1-2 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The contests and annual meeting are on Saturday and the show on Sunday. Cattle classes will include owned and bred and owned females, cow/calf pairs, bred and owned bulls and registered, commercial and predominately black Angus crossbred steers..

Juniors may also compete in showmanship, sales talk, herdsman’s quiz, and public speaking contests Two showmanship representatives to the 2018 National Junior Angus Show contest in Louisville, Kentucky , as well as members of the KJAA team sales NJAS teams will be chosen through contest participation. The two day event will feature the KJAA annual meeting, officer elections and awards presentations. The Kansas Angus Auxiliary will conduct their summer meeting and award scholarships in conjunction with the Preview Show. Show entry deadline is May 25. An entry form and schedule of events will be in the next issue of the KAN and an online entry submission option will be available in April at www.kansasangus.org .

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 2019 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 om May 31, 2019 in Hutchinson..

Attention High School Seniors 2019 The American Angus Auxiliary scholarships are presented annually. Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded. The total amount awarded will be $17.000. Each state Angus Auxiliary is entitled to submit one girl and one boy application for the national scholarships. The two applications must be submitted by the state or regional scholarship chairperson to the American Angus Auxiliary Chairperson. The recipients will be announced at the National Junior Angus Show in July. Application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com/leadership/scholarship.html Kansas Scholarship Application due April 1 Kansas high school seniors to be eligible to compete for the national scholarship above you must first compete and qualify on the state level.

Kansas will choose one girl applicant and one boy applicant to go onto national competition. However the number of scholarship recipients in Kansas will be determined by the number of qualified applicants. Postmark deadline for Ks scholarships is April 1 and must be submitted to Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, Jessica Woodrow 1985 Burlingame Rd, Emporia, KS 66801

Seeking 2019 KAA Field Host

KAA member, If you are interested in hosting the annual Ks Angus Field Day in the fall of 2019 please contact Anne at 620-874-4273 or kansasangus@wbsnet.org to discuss responsibilities and options.

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The President’s Pen Friends and fellow Angus breeders, The old saying “If you don’t like the weather in Kansas, just wait 30 minutes and it will change” sure rings true, especially the last several months! We went from massive drought last summer to what seems to be a winter that just won’t give up. I have talked to a lot of people and the weather sure hasn’t made spring calving very easy, but it is so rewarding keeping the next generation of herd bulls, replacement females or feeder calves alive. On a lighter note, I haven’t seen a farm truck drive by our farm that isn’t covered in mud from front to back or top to bottom.

The spring breeding season will be right around the corner. I would like to encourage everyone to talk and ask questions about potential mating decisions. Talk to your neighbors and fellow breeders within the state. We have so many breeders that do a fantastic job within their programs. To add to that, no two operations are the same, and I feel that we can all gain some perspective and knowledge with valuable conversations. With that being said, not all sire groups work the same in every operation or management practice. Sometimes we may learn what not to do more than we learn what to do. Along with talking to fellow breeders I like to attend sales and do my own research and development with my own eyes. I encourage everyone to get out within the state and look around and you may potentially run into me! I’m planning on getting out as much as I can this spring as my schedule allows.

As always if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to give me a call 913-680-4414.

Humbly, Brandon New 2019 President 913-680-4414

Notes & News from Anne Oh Baby Oh baby– calf, this sure has been a rough welcome to ranch for you. Cold, snow, rain, wind and mud have made your first few hours of life unwelcoming, but you soon found out that your humans did everything in their power to make you warm and dry as you took your first wobbly steps to your first drink of milk from your capable Angus mother.

As I write this most of the state has had a cold, icy drizzle throughout the day and we are preparing for yet another snow in much of Kansas. Extra hay and bedding is out, cows close to calving are being watched closely ,calves are tucked in and… oh yes many of you are just hours or days away from your production sale.

It’s been quite a winter, but all of the rain and snow lends a great promise of plentiful green grass as the temperatures begin to warm and we welcome spring.

"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love." --Sitting Bull 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

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2019 Ks Angus Association Annual Meeting, Banquet and Junior Show ▪ 14-17 KJAA ▪ 19 Auxiliary ▪ 23 KAA Calendar ▪ 24 Cover ▪ Photo and design by Anne Lampe.

Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc. Summer (May-Aug) issue ad/copy deadline : April 10

Anne Lampe, Editor 5201 E Rd 110▪ Scott City, Ks 67871 (620)874-4273 kansasangus@wbsnet.org

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Catalog inserts welcome.

Terms: All accounts that are 60 days or more past due will be assed interest at a monthly rate of 1–1/2% (18% annually). Accounts that are six months past due must be paid in full prior to accepting advertisements , furthermore a stop advertisement order will be in effect for those delinquent accounts that place advertisements in each issue of the Kansas Angus News or have a spot ad on www.kansasangus.org.

This policy applies to all advertising accepted by the KAA including the Kansas Angus News, Kansas Angus Directory, website ads, and eadvertisements. . Any member 3 months or more in arrears in the payment of dues or assessments shall be dropped from the roll with the membership year beginning with the annual meeting. (KAA ByLaws: Art III, Sec 4) Any claims or statements of the writers or advertisers in this publication represent their own opinions and are not necessarily those of the editor or of the officers and directors of the Kansas Angus Association.

Published 6 times per year.

President : Brandon New, Leavenworth Vice President : John McCurry, Burrton Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 Treasurer: Clint Woodrow, Emporia Past President: Neal Haverkamp, Bern District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland 2022 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City 2020 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City 2020 #4 Cody Dix, Stockton 2022 # 5 Stephanie Dickerson, Paradise 2021 # 6 Ben Williams, Hutchinson 2022 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs 2022 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City 2022 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight 2022 Cash Schilling, Edson 2020 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater 2021 Directors At Large (Purebred) Chad Breiner, Alma 2020 Spencer Jones, Wamego 2022 Lance Cline, Onaga 2021 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. & locations.

2019 Dates: Feb 20, May 31, Sept. 12, Dec 7 Kansas Angus Association

Molitor Angus Ranch

Saturday, March 16, 2019 ♣ 1 p.m. ♣ at the Ranch 5 miles north and 2 1/2 west of Zenda, KS or 9 miles west, 9 miles south and 2 1/2 west of Kingman, KS

SELLING 110 BULLS

50 YEARLING FEMALES

Molitor Angus Ranch is a family owned operation located in south-central Kansas. “ A National Award winning CAB Quality Angus Seedstock Ranch (2014) ”. Excelling in performance, calving ease and gentle dispositions . Through the careful genetic selection of A-I and pasture sires, we produce a distinctive group of bulls and heifers that honor the lengthy tradition of the Angus breed.

67 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ♣ 1952 -2019

Molitor 165 Payweight 488-358 Reg # 19316990

Sire: Molitor Payweight 3015-165 MGS: SS War Party Z21 CED +14, BW -.1.9 WW +64 YW +110, Milk +33, Doc + 27, $F +66.47, $B +140.43 Pathfinder® Dam

Molitor Chaps 627-1258

Molitor Cowboy Up 414-1068

Molitor Whitlock 3006-1188

Sire: Ellingson Chaps 4095 MGS: Basin Payweight 1682

Sire: HA Cowboy Up 5405 MGS: EF Complement 8088

Sire: S Whitlock 179 MGS: LD Emblazon 999

Reg # 19317048

CED +10, BW +.6, WW+72 YW +129 Milk +30, Doc +19 $F +83.13, $B +143.46

Reg # 19317033

CED +4 BW +2.6 WW +72, YW +127 Milk +24, Doc +23, $F +100.95 $B +159.42 Pathfinder® Dam

Reg # 19317043

CED +13 , BW -.9 . WW +58, YW +104, Milk +23 Doc +17, $F +58.91, $B +137.97 Pathfinder® Dam

Main Service Sires

Molitor Payweight 3015-165 - 14 sons Ellingson Chaps 4095 - 9 sons S Whitlock 179 - 9 sons Baldridge Compass C041 - 11 sons HA Cowboy Up 5405 - 8 sons HA Outside 3878 - 8 sons Basin Advance 3134 - 7 sons DAR Pay Upgrade Q807 - 8 sons Molitor KG Solution 9736-574 - 13 sons HARB Playboy 581 JH - 9 sons SVF Calvary B323 - 6 sons ICC Pay Raise 4886 - 2 sons GA Lucy Special Focus 449 - 5 sons SAV Resource 1441 - 3 sons McCall Black Impression 2053 - 3 sons

Founding member of

2014 Certified Angus Beef® Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award All Cattle Sell Free of all known genetic defects

♣ Free delivery on 3 or more lots within 300 miles

Mike Molitor (620) 243-6335 Cell (620) 243-3081 11558 S.W. 90th St. Zenda, KS 67159 molangus@onlinezenda.net

Angus Industry

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

Research PAP EPD Launched by Angus Genetics Inc. The genetic tool will allow producers to more easily identify cattle less susceptible to high altitude disease.

A research expected progeny difference (EPD) for pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) was launched by Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) on Feb. 1.

This research EPD stems from collaborative efforts between Colorado State University (CSU), the American Angus Association ® and AGI, combining datasets collected at CSU, the Association and by Dr. Tim Holt.

This latest EPD from AGI is a first of its kind for any breed association and will help producers identify cattle less susceptible to high altitude disease (HAD).

American Angus Launches National Advertising Campaign New print and digital campaign promotes the value of registered Angus genetics.

The American Angus Association ® announces the launch of a new national advertising campaign promoting the value of registered Angus genetics to the backbone of the beef industry – commercial cattle producers. The new campaign showcases the registered Angus bull, cow and calf, with each to be promoted within its respective season.

Along with the print campaign, a new companion website serves as a gathering point for cattle producers who desire to learn more about hisHAD is caused by lack of oxygen, which adds stress to the heart, chang- toric Angus strengths in maternal, carcass and performance qualities. es the way blood flows and results in right heart failure. Symptoms like “The new advertisements ultimately tie back to our Long Range Stratelethargy, shortness of breath and brisket edema begin to show when gic Plan,” said Clint Mefford, director of communications. “We want to cattle are exposed to an elevation of 5,000 feet or higher. Though the reinforce the value of using registered Angus bulls through a compregoal of the EPD is to identify low-risk genetics to be used as parents for hensive promotional and educational campaign geared toward commerthe next generation, Kelli Retallick, AGI director of genetic service, cau- cial producers.” tions that the EPD will not replace individual PAP tests for animals living at altitude.

The first advertisement — assertively named “Director of Breed Improvement” — showcases the dominance of the Angus bull and his influence “If we send a calf that does not PAP well up to high altitude, it could now on America’s cow herd. With more cattle qualifying for the Certified Anbe a life or death situation,” Retallick said. “This is probably one of the gus Beef® brand (CAB®) than ever before, it’s clear that the Angus bull most important traits that we need to think about from a phenotypic has had a continuing impact on the commercial cattle industry. The Distandpoint. Relate it to something like scrotal size and scrotal EPD for rector of Breed Improvement advertisements are currently running in instance. In this case, an animal can have the genetics to produce larger national and regional publications throughout the United States, as well scrotal sizes as indicated by the EPD, but the scrotal EPD does not reas digitally on select online platforms. place breeding soundness exams.”

“There is no denying the importance of the registered Angus bull in This research EPD intends to prompt discussion among high altitude America’s predominantly black-hided cow herd,” said Mefford. “This breeders to gather feedback from the industry before a weekly produccampaign is solely focused on the commercial sector and serves as a tion PAP EPD would be released later this year. With this initial release, resource for the pride our members have in their registered Angus seedonly A.I. sires with accuracy values of greater than 0.40 are published in stock.” the research report. EPDs in this report were predicted with the use of the Association’s Single Step genomic evaluation; therefore, genotypes The second advertisement will make its debut this summer during feeder were readily used for the PAP evaluation to more precisely define rela-calf sale season. It is rightfully named “Head of the Class,” as Angus tionships among pedigrees. and Angus-influenced feeder calves consistently find themselves at the top of the chart when it comes to sale averages and carcass quality.

Association members who have sent in data to the Association will reAccording to the 2016 Here’s the Premium study conducted by Certified ceive research PAP EPDs on individual animals in their herds who have Angus Beef LLC, Angus steers and heifers bring an average of almost PAP scores submitted and on herd sires who have enough progeny $25 more per head than their non-Angus competitors. As an added boscores recorded. If members have PAP data they would like to send into nus, when producers market Angus-sired calves, there is documented the Association to be used for future analysis, members are asked to log value from that transaction. The Association’s commercial prointo their AAA Login to submit these scores. The collection of more PAP grams, AngusSource® and Angus LinkSM are designed to help commerdata will allow for more research on the topic and, ultimately, more defin- cial producers find the extra value. itive answers about HAD susceptibility.

Finally, the third advertisement focuses on the maternal side of the Angus business – highlighting the Angus cow and her maternal strengths.

“PAP testing is phenotypic data that validates the genomic data,” Retal- Named the “Most Valuable Player” for a reason, she provides unparallick said. “We cannot find information SNP (single nucleotide polymorleled maternal instincts and is adaptable to nearly any region. The “Most phism) markers without the physical data. Geneticists have identified Valuable Player” ads will be placed strategically in publications and some markers possibly linked to the disease, but they have not been online during the fall calving season. validated yet.”

“The American Angus Association is known for groundbreaking marketing initiatives, dating back to the early 60’s influential advertisement campaigns,” said Mefford. “As we look to the future of our communication efforts, we feel our new campaign and website will set the stage for the next generation of Angus advertisements and will broaden the Angus influence in America’s herd even further.”

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10 Fall and Spring Registered Angus Pairs

20 Fall Bred Commercial Angus Heifers, 10 Open Spring Commercial Angus Heifers

New Haven Acclaim E115

New Haven Resource E138

New Haven Capitalist E079

New Haven Unanimous E122

New Haven Capitalist E104

New Haven Payweight E105

New Haven Acclaim F020

New Haven Pay Raise F047

New Haven Cash F064

CED+13 BW+1.4 WW+72 YW+136 $B+179.15

CED+1 BW+2.6 WW+63 YW+111 $B+156.25

CED+10 BW+.5 WW+62 YW+114 $B+162.41

Bulls Sired by: Jindra Acclaim Basin Payweight 1682 ICC Pay Raise 4886 Vision Unanimous 141

CED+4 BW+2.2 WW YW+114 $B+110.54

CED+ 4 BW+3.1 WW+65 YW+109 $B+116.26

CED+8 BW+1.5 WW+55 YW+103 $B+122.74

CED+6 BW+1.8 WW+61 YW+105 $B+117.46

CED+1 BW+3.9 WW+60 YW+117 $B+166.07

CED+14 BW+.5 WW+64 YW+117 $B+156.55

CONTACT FOR CATALOG Brandon New 913.680.4414 Damon New 816.805.6415 Brandon@newhavenangus.com www.newhavenangus.com Bill and Loris New 913.351.1813 Catalog and video on website after March 15

Genomically Enhanced EPDs – Breeding Soundness Exam – Vaccinated – Ultrasound – Performance Testing

Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships Awarded to K-State Animal Science & Industry Undergraduates Since 2012, the Henry C. Gardiner scholarship application process creates an environment for qualified students to compete for elite undergraduate scholarships. Academic standing, community service, work ethic and future goals are taken into consideration. A panel of K-State faculty and industry leaders review the applications. Finalists are selected and compete in a rigorous interview process. The students are the best and brightest agriculture undergraduates enrolled at K-State and express plans to continue careers in agriculture.

Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year have been awarded to Shane Newton, --Waverly, Kansas; Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Illinois; Keayla Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio; and Cooper Imthurn, Maple Hill, Kansas.

Shane Newton has complimented academics with real world experience in registered seedstock, feedyard and research. Adrian Austin grew up on her family’s farm in southern Illinois. Her goals include using her K-State experience to become a professional in ag communications. Keayla Harr plans to pursue a graduate degree in meat science, possibly conducting research and development. Cooper Imthurn represents the third generation of beef producers in Kansas. Cooper plans to return to the family’s commercial cow-calf and backgrounding operation.

Mark Gardiner offered these comments, “Each year the selection committee reviews the applicants and interviews the finalists. We are invigorated by their curiosity, ambition and intellect. We hope the scholarships help to ease the financial burden of higher education but, more importantly, are confident these students have the ability to make a positive influence in agriculture.”

Students classified as a rising-junior, junior or senior, either enrolled in or planning to enroll at Kansas State University with a major in Animal Science & Industry or closely related field may apply. Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships are awarded annually to K-State students meeting rigorous criteria and exhibiting a passion to improve the beef industry.

The Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship is possible through the generous contributions of Gardiner customers, friends and family continuing the legacy of Henry Gardiner. To date, 26 undergraduate students have received $120,000 in scholarships. Henry Gardiner instilled in his family the willingness, ambition and discipline to achieve goals. He challenged the beef industry to use science to develop tools which make rapid genetic improvements possible.

Henry readily incorporated technology and embraced change in his own business and was always willing to educate others about how they could improve profitability. His vision and leadership positioned Gardiner Angus Ranch (GAR) as a world leader in providing beef cattle genetics and shaping the beef industry today and in the future.

GAR is a family-owned ranching operation, producing registered and commercial Angus cattle. The original ranch was homesteaded near Ashland, Kansas, in 1885 by Henry Gardiner’s grandfather. Today, the ranch encompasses more than 48,000 acres in Clark County. The Gardiner operation sells approximately 2,600 bulls and 3,000 registered and com-

mercial females each year.

GAR is a founding member of U.S. Premium Beef, the producer-owned limited liability corporation with minority ownership in National Beef, the nation’s fourth largest beef processing company. By providing access to a proven value-added processing system through GAR delivery rights, customers have received more than $9 million in premiums and dividends. Three generations of the Gardiners are proud alumni of Kansas State University.

More information can be found at www.GardinerAngus.com.

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SPRING PRODUCTION SALE

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 • 9 AM HENRY & NAN GARDINER MARKETING CENTER • AT THE RANCH • ASHLAND, KANSAS

APPROXIMATELY 1,750 HEAD SELL 450 BULLS | 550 REGISTERED FEMALES 250 BRED COMMERCIAL HEIFERS | 150 FIRST CALF COMMERCIAL HEIFER PAIRS 2 LOAD LOTS BRED COMMERCIAL HEIFERS Using the same breeding discipline Henry developed more than four decades ago, the average of the 2019 sale offering will rank in the top 15% of the breed for calving ease, top 10% for growth, top 1% for marbling, top 10% for ribeye and top 7% for $Beef. Method Genetics Index for Retained Ownership (ROI) ranks the offering in the top 7%.

You are cordially invited to attend our 40th Anniversary Spring Production Sale, Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Be our guest Friday evening, April 5, for the annual educational forum, featuring respected beef industry consultant, Nevil Speer.

April 6, 2019, signifies a Gardiner Angus Ranch milestone and an opportunity to confirm our commitment to the same fact-based beef production Henry was determined to achieve.

We hope you can join us!

1182 CR Y • Ashland, Kansas 67831 Office (620) 635-2156 • gar@ucom.net • www.GardinerAngus.com Proud to be a founding member of U.S. Premium Beef.

More than $9 million in premiums and dividends have been paid to GAR customers using USPB delivery rights.

The Henry & Nan Gardiner Family Mark (620) 635-5095 • Greg (620) 635-0233 Garth (620) 635-5632 • Grant (620) 635-0382 Cole (620) 635-0727 • Kayla (661) 747-3824 Ransom (620) 635-0283

Free Delivery | USPB Delivery Rights | Repeat Buyer Discount | Feedlot Relationships | Marketing Assistance | Revenue Sharing Semen Interest | G3 Age & Source High Accuracy Progeny Proven Genetics | Method Genetics Benchmarking | Genetic Consultation | THE Gardiner Angus Ranch Guarantee Photo: Sunrise at Gardiner Angus Ranch, November 2017

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benoit angus ranch

The Brand of Excellence 816 . 19196960 Confidence Plus son CED 11 / BW .6 / WW 66 / YW 129 / MILK 26 CW 55 / MARB .84 / RE .92 / FAT -.002 $W 67.73 / $B 186.63 . Top 1% for $B, $F, RADG

30th Annual Production Sale Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the ranch, esbon, kansas

Selling:

8121 . 19201662 GAR Sure Fire X Confidence Plus CED 14 / BW .4 / WW 72 / YW 122 / MILK 27 CW 57 / MARB .81 / RE 1.01 / FAT -.002 $W 81.09 / $B 175.90 . Top 1% for $W . Top 5% for CED, WW, RE, $B

150 13-15 Month Old Bulls 50 Registered Yearling Heifers

Also selling sons and daughters of:

810 . 19196963 Confidence Plus son CED 9 / BW 2.0 / WW 64 / YW 118 / MILK 36 CW 48 / MARB .93 / RE 1.21 / FAT -.001 $W 71.44 / $B 169.74 . Top 1% for Doc, RE . Top 3% for Milk, $G

8102 . 19196923 Confidence Plus son CED 13 / BW 1.6 / WW 73 / YW 137 / MILK 32 CW 59 / MARB 1.05 / RE 1.06 / FAT -.019 $W 74.34 / $B 179.85 . Top 2% for YW, CEM, RE, $G, $B

839 . 19205666 Confidence Plus x Bando 1961 daughter CED 5 / BW 3.3 / WW 80 / YW 144 / MILK 36 CW 62 / MARB .61 / RE .81 / FAT -.001 $W 83.44 / $B 183.92 . Dam is a coming 11 year old with a NR of 8/110 and is an elite Pathfinder® cow. 839 is in the top 1% for WW, YW, $W, $F & 2% for $B.

Connealy Template . Payweight 1682 Baldridge Colonel . Angus Valley Connealy Automatic . SS Niagara Z29 S Whitlock . and others

We are selling the top 50 replacement heifer calves from our 2014 and older cows.

These heifers are as good of a group as we have ever let go here at Benoit Angus.

Confidence Plus . 17585576 35 Plus sons sell 23 sons out of Plus daughters sell 10 Plus heifer calves sell

EB BENOIT ANGUS RANCH

1-888-870-BULL Everett & Bonnie Benoit (785) 725-3231 Doug Benoit (785) 545-6806 Chad Benoit (785) 545-8095 ebbenoit@ruraltel.net www.BenoitAngus.com 621 Hwy. 36 . Esbon, KS 66941

8124 . 19201667 GAR Sure Fire x Confidence Plus CED 14 / BW .2 / WW 74 / YW 136 / MILK 21 CW 61 / MARB .91 / RE .80 / FAT .044 $W 72.14 / $B 173.20 . Top 1% for Doc . Top 4% for CED, WW, YW, $W, $F, $B

8131 . 19201711 Hoover Elation x Confidence Plus CED 11 / BW .6 / WW 65 / YW 123 / MILK 31 CW 53 / MARB .47 / RE .86 / FAT .054 $W 71.25 / $B 152.54 . Top 10% for YW, Milk, RE, $W, $F

864 . 19205677 Template x Consensus daughter CED 10 / BW 3.6 / WW 88 / YW 160 / MILK 31 CW 80 / MARB .43 / RE .72 / FAT .015 $W 82.77 / $B 176.43 . 864 is a standout heifer with tremendous performance. Three generations of donor cows.

Top 1% for WW, YW, CW, $W, $F & top 3% for $B

WR QUEEN 437 AAA 17941588 | Excellent Phenotype SAV Pioneer x Mill Brae Queen 9150

20th Annual

BULL & FEMALE SALE SUN., MARCH 31ST

WR BLACKCAP 234 AAA 17376045 Sydgen CC&7 x Marands Blackcap 3074

1:30 P.M. At the Ranch • Barnard, KS

Selling:

WR REGIS 765 11-4-17 | AAA 19204989 Connealy Regis 9557 x SAV Net Worth

• 45 ANGUS BULLS • 15 YEARLING HEIFERS sired by SAV Resource, HA Cowboy, Vision Unanimous, Basin Paycheck & Rampage

• 15 ANGUS PAIRS

WR FORMERA 328 AAA 17698637 SAV Pioneer X Finks Formera 3472

“The Producing Kind” with January & February 2019 calves

by Connealy Legendary, SS Niagara & Acclaim

WR RAMPAGE 761 10-12-17 | AAA 19204995 Rampage x Freedom

Providing Profitable Cattle to Progressive Cattlemen

WR LADY 783 10-21-17 | AAA 1920500 Connealy Regis x TC Gridiron

WR CASH 850 1-28-18 | AAA 19326338 MCC Cash x Sydgen Fate 2800

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SCOTT & ALIESA WOODS 785-792-7024 DATA HAROLD & KAY AVAILABLE ON ALL GOOD LOTS SELLING 785-488-8571 www.woodyranchangus.com Sale Manager: AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARERS Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone (816) 532-0811. Fax (816) 532-0851. E-mail angushall@angushall.com

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Kansas angus association annual meeting ▪ banquet ▪ futurity junior show Kansas Angus Members and Guests Gather for the events of the 66th Annual Meeting The Kansas Angus Association hosted its annual meeting, banquet and Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show January 26 and 27 in Lawrence. Over 150 KAA members, juniors and guests attended the annual banquet following the 66th annual meeting of the Kansas Angus Association.

The dedication to the Angus breed, Kansas Angus Association and achievements of the Edmund & Alice Theis Family, April Valley Farms, Leavenworth celebrated as Edmund and Alice Theis were inducted as the association’s newest honorary members. Brandon New, Leavenworth was elected the 2019 Kansas Angus Association president; Kady Figge, Onaga was crowned Miss Kansas Angus and Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton was selected as Ambassador. Wendy Flory, Baldwin City began her term as president of the Kansas Angus Auxiliary. Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland received the Kenneth and Loraine Moore Memorial Scholarship. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center and Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo received Kansas Angus Association Young Angus Producer Scholarships.

The popular Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction netted $2380 and the KJAA raised $2200 in their annual semen auction thanks to the generous donors and bidders.

In the junior shows seventy-nine entries were evaluated prior to Abbie Schwab, Goddard claiming the A.J. McCurry Memorial Supreme Champion Award buckle after first winning champion owned heifer with Sunset Poppy 702 of RCC an April 2017 daughter of DBR Take Notice.

Edmund & Alice Theis, April Valley Farms, Leavenworth, received the Honorary Member Award Pictured from left are Mark Theis; Larry Theis; Alice and Edmund Theis; Jerry Theis; Paula Poff; and Joe Theis.

These young ladies were crowned Angus royalty Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton, Kansas Angus Ambassador; and Kady Figge, Onaga, Miss Kansas Angus.

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2019 KAA president Brandon New, Leavenworth presented retiring president Neal Haverkamp, Bern a gift of appreciation on behalf of the Association.

Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, center, and Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo, right, received the Kansas Angus Association Young Angus Producer scholarship. Pictured presenting the awards is Neal Haverkamp, 2018 Kansas Angus Association president, left.

January 26-27, 2019 ▪ Lawrence, KS ◄Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, right, received the Kenneth and Lorene Moore Memorial Scholarship. Pictured presenting the award is Jessica Woodrow, Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship chairman. ►Sara Reardon, American Angus Association, Angus Media presented a program prior to the annual meeting about the new Sale Book Builder tool available later this year.

Photos By Anne Lampe

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Kansas angus association annual meeting ▪ banquet ▪ futurity junior show Since 1958, the Kansas Angus Associa-

tion has selected a member or members to be inducted into Honorary Membership.

The criteria is based on this simple but powerful statement. “Dedicated to those who, by work & deed have contributed to the improvement of Angus cattle & the livestock industry in the State of Kansas”. Edmund & Alice Theis, April Valley Farms are the KAA’s 2018 inductees and were inducted during the annual banquet of the KAA on January 26, 2019. The following is the script from a video presentation presented during the Annual Banquet ,

the use of extensive AI and ET have been utilized.

The Theis family has been represented well in the showring through the grandchildren. Matt, the oldest exhibited 2 heifers at the 1993 NJAS held in Wichita Kansas and the family has been represented at every NJAS since. Numerous other grandchildren followed, including Greg, Megan, Amy, Ally, Mary Kate, Thomas, Cody, Michael, Megan and Kelsey.

Cattle have been successfully exhibited at numerous state and national shows, including the Kansas Angus Futurity, Kansas Angus Preview, Kansas Beef expo, KJLS and Kansas State Fair, American Royal, National Western, North American, and AllBy Megan Green American Futurity. Some of the highlights would include AVF Blackcap 4160 that claimed division titles at the American Royal and National WestIt all started in 1947-- when Edmund Theis at the age of 12 purchased ern, NJAS and was named Grand Champion Bred and Owned at the 2001 his first Angus female from Andrew Corpestein for a 4-H project. With North American. Others would include AVF Sara 1045 who was Grand that one heifer, a dream, tremendous dedication, financial debt and an abundance of hard work April Valley Farms was born. Edmund grew up Champion Bred and Owned female at the 2006 North Central Regional as well as Grand Champion at the 2006 Kansas State Fair. AVF Sara 4719 on a farm, the oldest of 8 children. Hard work and responsibility were daily expectations of the oldest of 8. From what I have been told, milking was Grand Champion Owned female at the 2011 Eastern Regional and the cows and cleaning the chicken shed might not have been his favorite Supreme Champion at the 2011 Kansas Preview. There were also numerous state champions and national division winners as well. chores.

While in 4-H he met Alice Heim. Alice also grew up on a farm the oldest of 5 children. Where hard work and responsibility were daily expectations “Well it’s defiantly a family operation. It wouldn’t have kept going like it did if it wasn’t for the teamwork of my wife and kids. Its be a struggle, but it’s for the oldest of 5. been joyful.” Theis says.

Edmund continue to pursue his dream to be the best farmer, pork producIn addition to the showring, many NJAS contests have been a big part of er, and Angus breeder he could be. As he became established in the community, he was able to rent more farm ground from aging neighbors. the Theis family. Cook off, team fitting, quiz bowl, team sales, photography, judging, skillathon and showmanship in which Matt, Megan and Many of those farms also came with some pasture land, so as the farm grew so did the Angus herd. And so, did the labor force—i.e. Mark, Lar- Cody made the top 15, and finally with Kelsey public speaking . ry, Joe, Jerry, and Paula. Edmund and Alice are the parents of 5 children.

In the beginning cattle were marketed through private treaty sale. April And all were active in the daily chores and labor needed to run a rapidly Valley held it first production sale in 1998, and has had an annual producgrowing diversified family farm. tion sale the 3rd Sunday of March each year since. Select females were Edmund and Alice have always been very supportive of local youth activi- also marketed through the Kansas Angus Futurity sale for several years.

April Valley Farms has been a long-time member of the Kansas Angus ties, and served as community leaders of the Happy Hollow 4-H club for 25 years. Edmund served as beef project leader and was always willing Association and Alice has been a supporting member of the Auxiliary.

Jerry served on the Kansas Angus board and served as Kansas Angus to help with clipping or anything needed to get prepared for the show at Assoc President in 2010. Jerry and Tonya served as Kansas Junior Anthe fair. gus Advisors and Tonya is active in the Auxiliary. Cody and Megan have both served as president of the KJAA and Megan has reigned as Kansas April Valley Farms currently includes a farrow to finish swine operation, Angus Queen. row crop farming including corn, soybean, and wheat in addition to the registered Angus seed stock operation.

Theis says, “Yeah it’s “I got interested in Angus cattle when I was in 4-H when I was in the heifer been quite an adventure.

We have too many things project. It just kind of grew from there. As the boys come in it got bigger and bigger. I decided to name it after the month we bought it. We signed going I enjoy being a part the contract in April and we live down in Salt Creek Valley, so that’s how of it every day, listening to we came up with it. It’s called April Valley Farms and its and LLC now.” the complaints and the Edmond Theis, Owner of April Valley Farms says. happiness. It’s been a great experience and I In the early stages cattle were purchased from the Laske herd near Junc- didn’t realize we could get tion City, and the Laflin Ranch. Later a few purchases were made from this far .”

Kansas State University and Champion Hill programs. As the herd grew,

Edmund and Alice Theis, April Valley Farms Honorary Member

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January 26-27, 2019 â–Ş Lawrence, KS Supreme Champion Sunset Poppy 701 of RCC won supreme champion overall and grand champion owned female at the 2019 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show, Jan. 27 in Lawrence, Kan. Abbie Schwab, Goddard, Kan., owns the April 2017 daughter of DBR Take Notice. She first claimed junior champion. The supreme champion award is given in memory of A.J. McCurry. Luke Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., evaluated the 76 entries.

Photos by Jeff Mafi, American Angus Association.

May-Way Ann E63 won grand champion bred-andowned female .Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Kan., owns the April 2017 daughter of May-Way Equity.

She earlier won junior champion.

AVF Blackcap 8067F won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female . Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the May 2018 daughter of Penners-CC Double Black 2257. She first claimed summer calf champion.

ZX3 Jake Z 181 won grand champion Reg. Angus Hurlbuts Sparky 845 won reserve champion Reg. steer Macey Lewis, Douglass, Kan., owns the March Angus steer . Isaac Wingert, Ottawa, Kan., owns the 2018 son of Colburn Primo 5153.

April 2018 son of C&C McKinley 3000 EXAR.

Novice

Ava Combs, Hutchinson, won champion predominately black crossbred steer.

Thade Combs, Hutchinson, won reserve champion predominately black crossbred steer.

Dameron Elsa 8136 won reserve grand champion owned female. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the April 2018 daughter of Dameron First Class. She earlier won junior calf champion.

Aubree McCurry, Burrton, won champion commercial Angus steer.

Junior

Schilling R&L Full Disclosure won grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the March 2018 son of Schillings R&L Classified.

Grant Dugan, Saint George won reserve champion commercial steer.

Top honors in Showmanship Novice (ages 8 and under) Aubree McCurry, Burrton, Kan., grand champion; and Avery Mullen, Ulysses, Kan., reserve champion.

Junior (ages 9-13) - Austin Woodrow, Emporia, Kan., grand champion; and Macey Lewis, Douglass, Kan., reserve champion.

Intermediate

Senior

Intermediate (ages 14-17)- Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., grand champion; and Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., reserve champion.

Senior (ages 18-21)- Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, Kan., grand champion; and Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo, Kan., reserve champion.

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Kansas Junior Angus Association “The Cattleman’s Kind”

Hello everyone!

I hope the beginning of your spring is going well. The KJAA started our year off on a good note with 76 entries and 7 new exhibitors at the Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show in January. It was so nice to see everyone and catch up the rest of the Kansas Angus family. I would like to extend a thank you to all of the KJAA officer team members, advisors, and volunteers that helped me out, I could not have done it with out all of your help and guidance.

With that being said, May and June will be here before you know it, and that means entry and contest deadlines! I encourage you all to enter as many contests as you can for both Preview and NJAS, they are amazing opportunities to prepare for the future or learn a new skill!

I can’t wait to see you all again and I hope this spring brings many blessings to those of you calving and or preparing for spring sales! See you in June!

Anna Carpenter KJAA President

Purchase this Print– Support the KJAA The Kansas Junior Angus Association is honored to partner with Kansas artist Earl Kuhn to offer this print “The Cattleman’s Kind” for sale. The fine art print is from Kuhn’s original water color painting depicting Angus cows and calves in a south central Kansas pasture.

Earl Kuhn is a western watercolor artist from Medicine Lodge, Kansas.

His Sagebrush Gallery of Western Art is located in the heart of the scenic Gypsum Hills. www.earlkuhn.com Each print will be mailed directly to the purchaser by Kuhn and ready to frame. The limited edition unframed prints are approx. 15” x 18”.

Preview Show is June 1-2 State Fairgrounds. Hutchinson Kansas Junior Angus Association members are planning their annual summer Preview Show.

The Preview Show will be June 1-2 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The contests and annual meeting on Saturday and the show on Sunday. Cattle classes will include owned and bred and owned females, cow/calf pairs, bred and owned bulls and registered, commercial and predominately black Angus crossbred steers. Entry forms will be in the next KAN and online at www.kansasangus.org.

Prints are $100 each plus $18 shipping and handling.

50% of every print sold goes to the Kansas Junior Angus Association.

Order online at www.kansasangus.org • • • •

Dates & Deadlines KS Jr Angus Members sign up to be on a NJAS Cook -Off team by May 1 www.kansasangus.org/kjaa May 1– Angus Foundation Scholarship Application deadline. www.angusfoundation.org National Jr Angus Show, Louisville KY July 14-20– ownership and early entry deadline May 15. Late entry deadline (online only May 25. www.njaa.info National Jr Angus Show Photography, Graphic Design, Writing, Auctioneering, Public Speaking Contests deadline May 15. www.njaa.info. All NJAS contests must be enter through the AAA Login Online Contest portal.

www.kanssasangus.org/kjaa 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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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……………...…...…...nhsandhill@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

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary I am hopeful that Spring is just around the corner, as it has sure been a crazy winter thus far. For most of us, calving is in full swing and we are preparing for our annual production sales. I hope you can take a little time away from your farm or ranch to attend and show your support to fellow Angus breeders and producers.

Scholarship applications are due April 1st. I encourage all eligible High School seniors to complete and submit their applications to the Scholarship committee. One young man and one woman’s application will be selected to go on to represent Kansas for the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship’s at the national level. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Best of luck to all!

Wendy Flory Kansas Angus Auxiliary President maywayfarms@gmail.com 785-979-2923

Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship

During the Auxiliary’s meeting on January 26, 2019 in Lawrence, the Auxiliary presented retiring president Beverly Figge, Onaga with a gift of appreciation . Newly elected president Wendy Flory, Baldwin City made the presentation.

Attention High School Seniors 2019

Deadline April 1, 2019, You must apply and qualify a state level to compete for national scholarship.

Application online www.angusauxiliary.com http://www.angusauxiliary.com/leadership/scholarship.html

(application is on the American Angus Auxiliary website) You must first apply and qualify on the state level.

Completed application must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2019.

Mail to: Jessica Woodrow, KS Scholarship chairman 1985 Burlingame Rd, Emporia, KS 66801

Kansas Angus Royalty These young ladies were crowned Angus royalty and are pictured at the 2019 Kansas Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 26 in Lawrence. Pictured from left are Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton, 2019 Kansas Angus Ambassador; retiring Miss Kansas Angus Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland and Kady Figge, Onaga, 2019 Miss Kansas Angus.

2019-21 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

President—Wendy Flory 785.979.2923 Vice President- Melissa Cozzitorto Secretary– Tonya Theis Treasurer- Lori Fink 785.532.8171 Reporter– Esther McCabe Past President/Advisor- Beverly Figge 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

The Kansas Angus Auxiliary recognizes and thanks these 2019 Miss Kansas Angus & Ambassador Program Sponsors.

Ks Angus Assn, Ks Angus Auxiliary, Ks Jr Angus Assn. , Fink Beef Genetics; Sandra McCurry, McCurry Angus Ranch/Mary McCurry, June Hagenbuch, Green Garden Angus, McCabe Genetics , McCurry Brothers, Figge Farms, Hal & Ann Sankey , Triple 3 Bar S Angus, Anne Lampe, Silver Lake Angus , Nemaha Valley Angus

Thank You to all of the donors, bidders and buyers in the annual Kansas Angus Auxiliary Auction.

The auction held during the Kansa Angus Association Banquet on January 26, 2019 in Lawrence raised $2380.

The auction offered a variety of Angus themed items, baked goods, arts & crafts, books and home décor.

Proceeds of this annual auction further the Auxiliary's mission of supporting youth, promoting Angus and Angus hospitality.

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Kansas Family Honored for Historic Angus Herd April Valley Farms has been home to Angus cattle for more than 50 years.

Edmund Theis purchased his first Angus heifer near Atchison, Kansas, for a 4-H project. What started as a simple project would be the beginning of April Valley Farms.

Ks Angus Calendar* 3/1/2019 Kansas State Un. Legacy Sale

Manhattan, KS

3/2/2019 Laflin Angus Ranch

Olsburg, KS

3/3/2019 Lazy H Ranch

Hays, KS

3/4/2019 Don Johnson Bull Sale

Salina, KS

3/4/2019 Lyons Ranch

Manhattan, KS

3/5/2019 Huninghake Angus Bull Sale

Wamego, KS

3/5/2019 Cornwell Farms Bull Sale

LaCrosse, KS

3/6/2019 Carcass Plus Bull Sale

Isabel, KS

3/6/2019 Ferguson Angus

Phillipsburg, KS

3/7/2019 Larson Angus Ranch

Sharon Springs, KS

3/8/2019 Bar S Ranch

Paradise, KS

3/9/2019 May Way Farms

Baldwin City, KS

3/9/2019 Mill Brae Ranch Bull & Female Dispersal Sale

Maple Hill, KS

3/11/2019 Dix Angus Ranch

Plainville, KS

3/13/2019 Stucky Ranch

Kingman, KS

3/14/2019 BJ Angus Genetics

Manhattan, KS

3/14/2019 McCurry Angus Ranch

Burrton, KS

3/15/2019 Chisholm Trail Angus Sale

Winfield, KS

3/15/2019 Sunflower Genetics Prod. Sale

Maple Hill, KS

3/16/2019 On Target Bull Sale/Alcove Cattle Co.

Blue Rapids, KS

3/17/2019 April Valley Farms

Leavenworth, KS

Edmund purchased his first registered Angus heifer from Andrew Corpestein. Some other early purchases were from the Leske herd in Junction City, Kansas, and Laflin Ranch in Olsburg, Kansas.

3/17/2019 Cattlemen's Choice Bull Sale

Greenleaf, KS

3/18/2019 B&D Angus Bull Sale

Claflin, KS

3/19/2019 Hinkson Angus Ranch

Cottonwood Falls, KS

3/19/2019 KW Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Fort Scott, KS

As the family grew, so did the herd. As Edmund’s four sons became actively involved with the herd, Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) were incorporated into their operation. In the beginning, their cattle were marketed through private treaty sales, but for the past 22 years, an annual production sale has been held.

3/20/2019 Mid-KS Angus Breeders' Sale

LaCrosse, KS

3/20/2019 Woodbury Farms

Overbrook, KS

3/21/2019 Benoit Angus Ranch

Esbon, KS

3/23/2019 New Haven Angus

Leavenworth, KS

3/24/2019 Woody Angus Ranch

Barnard, KS

3/25/2019 Oleen Bros- Best of Both Worlds Sale

Dwight, KS

3/27/2019 KS Bull Test

Beloit, KS

3/27/2019 Schilling Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Edson, KS

3/28/2019 McCabe Genetics

Elk City, KS

3/29/2019 Barta Farms/Ney/Hanson Bull Sale

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3/30/2019 Fink Beef Genetics Spring Bull sale

Randolph, KS

When Edmund married his wife, Alice, he had already established a small herd of cattle they decided to relocate to Leavenworth, Kansas.

This is where they established their registered Angus herd in 1960.

“I chose the Angus breed for a combination of reasons: one being the desire to start a high-quality beef herd with good fertility and maternal qualities,” Edmund said. “Another factor was as a child, I had more than my fair share of milking dairy cows.”

Mark, Larry and Jerry, three of Edmund’s sons, manage April Valley Farms today, but Edmund is still involved with the herd that consists of 180 spring-calving cows and 190 fall calving cows.

The Theis family was recognized by the Kansas Angus Association this year as an honorary member. They also have had many show winning animals on a local, state and national level.

Visit www.angus.org for more information on the Historic Angus Herd Award and to view a list of awarded members since the program began in 1988.

4/1/2019 Green Garden Angus Ranch

Ellsworth, KS

4/1/2019 Herbster Angus Farms

Marysville, KS

4/4/2019 Kaiser Angus Ranch

Park, KS

4/6/2019 Gardiner Angus Ranch 40th Annual Production Sale Ashland, KS 4/15/2019 Ohlde Cattle Co.

Marysville, KS

5/13/2019 Gardiner Angus Ranch "Meating Demand" Bull Sale Ashland, KS

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