Number 599 . Kansas Angus Association . Fall 2015
Page 1. Association News KAA Annual Membership Currently due
KAA Board of Directors Endorse Ken Stielow
Membership benefits include a membership listing in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or ranch; an online membership listing; a subscription to the Kansas Angus News and opportunities for marketing registered and commercial Angus cattle through KAA sponsored sales. For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at www.kansasangus.org . Please help us save postage by using the online form or the mail-in form on page 24 of this KAN . Dues must be current by December 1 for membership listing in the 2016 Kansas Angus Directory.
The KAA board of directors has unanimously endorsed Ken Stielow, Bar S Ranch , Paradise as a candidate for election to the American Angus Association board of directors in November. Ken is a past president of the Kansas Livestock Association and has served on the boards of the Kansas Beef Council, NCA, NCBA, Cattleman’s Beef Board, CattleFax , Kansas Angus Association, UMB Bank and Agco, Inc. in various leadership roles. Bar S Ranch was awarded a Certified Angus Beef Commitment to Excellence Award in 2013. Ken can be reached at 785483-9733. www.barsangusranch.com
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Tour to Welcome National Angus Convention to Kansas
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KAA Treasurer Bailey retires Robert K. (Bob) Bailey has retired from the position of KAA treasurer effective June 30, 2015, he announced his impending retirement to the KAA during the annual meeting in January. Bob was hired by the KAA in 2010 and during his tenure the KAA moved to an electronic bookkeeping system and implemented the use of PayPal® for membership payments. His hard work and attention to detail in accounting and reports to the board of directors is commended and appreciated. The KAA board of directors sincerely thank Bob for his outstanding service to the KAA for the past 10 years. He will be recognized with a retirement gift during the open Angus Show at the Kansas State Fair on September 17.
The Kansas Angus Association will welcome NAC&T participants to a one day pre–convention tour .The tour will start at the convention site in Overland Park on Monday, November 2. The ‘Follow us to Kansas’ Tour will include stops at Mill Brae Ranch, Maple Hill ; May-Way Farms, Baldwin City; and Chair Rock Angus, Greeley. For more information on the National Angus Convention & Trade Show visit www.angus.org and look for the Angus Convention link. Registration and fee for the tour is required please register when registering for the National Angus Convention and Trade Show; registration includes bus transportation from the convention venue, lunch and refreshments.
Mill Brae Ranch, Maple Hill in the beautiful and historic Kansas Flinthills will start the tour off with "camp fire coffee" a ranch tour and guest cattle displays by Mill Creek Ranch, Alcove Cattle Co, Cline Cattle Co., Kansas State University and Sunflower Genetics. Stop two at May Way Farms near Baldwin City will feature lunch and welcome guest cattle displays by New Haven Angus, Bar S Ranch, Grady Dickerson and April Valley Farms. The final stop of the day will be Chair Rock in Greeley and Welcome new Bookkeeper The KAA board of directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Elizabeth the viewing of their AI facility which makes their 100% AI program a Anderson ( Betsy), Colwich, as the KAA bookkeeper. Betsy began duties success. on July 1 and we are finalizing the process of transferring all the KAA The next K ansas Angus News will feature the financial records and bookkeeping responsibilities to her including acNational Angus Pre-Convention Tour counts payable and receivable. Please contact Betsy at betsyakaa@gmail.com with any questions about submitting payments for your outstanding Kansas Angus News invoices and to discuss the new option to pay for advertising by credit card. (see page 23 for a brief bio on Copies will be distributed to all tour guests and will Betsy and contact information.) also be available at the convention. This is in With the hiring of Betsy as bookkeeper, KAA president Sharee Sankey has appointed board member John McCurry to fill the office of treasurer until the annual election in January 2016.
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Commercial Female Sale is in Pratt on December 5 The KAA will sponsor its 24th annual commercial Angus and Angusinfluence female sale in Pratt on December 5. This KAA sponsored commercial Angus and Angus-influence replacement female sales will feature a select offering of Angus and Angus cross young age cows, bred heifers, and open heifers. Consigners do not have to be members of the Kansas Angus Association. A consignment form is online at www.kansasangus.org and on page 16 of this KAN.
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The President’s Pen
Dear Angus Friends, I would like to say Congratulations to all the KJAA members that participated in the NJAS in Tulsa! You showed the depth of our Junior Association with all the participation in the contests and shows. It was an awesome week with numerous wins and placings. The future of the Kansas Angus Association looks great with your generations coming up as Angus breeders and leaders! Keep blazing that trail! On behalf of the Kansas Angus Association and the Board of Directors I would like to say a special thank-you to Robert “Bob” Bailey for all his time these past years as our Kansas Angus Association Treasurer. He has done an awesome job with our financials! We so appreciate all the detailed reports prepared and guidance pertaining to the Kansas Angus Association treasury. Thank-you Bob for your time and dedication to our Association. Looking at the fall, we have the Kansas State Fair Open Angus Show in September and the Annual Convention in November which includes a convention tour in Kansas with stops at Mill Brae Ranch, May-Way Farms and Chair Rock Ranch. Several Kansas Angus breeders will have cattle on display at those stops. The fall also includes several production sales in the state on the calendar. I hope you will take time to travel to some of these events and sales. See you at the fall activities.
Sharee Sankey Notes & News from Anne
Follow Us to Kansas No ‘yellow brick road’ in sight but I am very excited to have been working with the American Angus Association, the three Kansas host ranches and the KAA members displaying cattle in preparation for the upcoming “Follow Us to Kansas” National Angus Convention & Trade Show pre-tour on November 2.With over a month until the early NAC&T registration deadline it looks like we are on track to fill four buses for the tour. The tour has been featured in two segments of the nationally televised Angus Report and in a two-page spread in the July Angus Journal. When you are registering for the convention consider adding the tour registration and join the Angus breeders from across the US on the tour of our home. For more information see page 21of this KAN. Congratulations Juniors From the showring to the cook-off to scholarships and everything in between Kansas juniors excelled at the “Angus Leading the Way’ NJAS . I congratulate each one of our awesome young Angus enthusiasts and a job well done! Readers, don’t forget to check out pages 8-10 so see what a great group of future Angus leaders we have. Dues and Directory 2015 KAA membership dues are currently due. If you have not paid you dues you have until December 1 to pay to be listed in the 2016 Kansas Angus Directory. Our online form ( www.kansasangus.org) now has three payment options: 1. Pay now using PayPal with a checking account or debit/credit card 2. Pay by check 3.Or submit and receive an invoice to pay by credit card. I appreciate members using the online form to update their membership and herd information. If you do not have online access a mail-in form is on page 24. 2016 Directory ad space reservations are being accepted now please see page 1 for rates and deadlines.
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President : Sharee Sankey, Council Grove Vice President : Stuart Rose, Cheney Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: John McCurry, Burrton Past President: Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ……………….….……...2016 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... . 2017 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………....2017 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2016 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………....., 2018 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..………....2016 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2016 # 8 Grant Gardiner, Ashland……………………....…. ..2016 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……..2016 Derrick Schlegel, Alexander …………………........…...2017 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….………. ……. .2018 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2017 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2016 Lance Cline, Onaga…………………………………… 2018 Kansas Angus Association Bookkeeper– Betsy Anderson betsyakaa@gmail.com The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.
We invite you to join us on our new sale date, Friday, September 25th at 6 p.m. in Council Grove, Kansas for our Fall Female sale. We will be offering an elite group of cow/calf pairs, bred heifers, fancy heifer calves, registered Angus steers & embryo packages. Selling females carrying his service
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regional manager, at 706-296-7846. For entry forms contact Sarah Hixon, Association events and education department, at 816-383-5100 or Entertaining and educational, an impressive line-up headlines Angus events The complete program for the 2015 Angus Means Business National Con- shixon@angus.org. vention & Trade Show, which takes place Nov. 3-5 in Overland Park, Kan., features an incredible slate of speakers. Highlights of the week’s events Cattlemen’s Boot Camp in Oklahoma this October include an International Angus Genomics Symposium on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Register by Sept. 30 to secure a place at the educational event. Cattle producers are invited to gather for a Cattlemen’s Boot Camp sponsored by Neogen®’s GeneSeek Operations, during which keynote Oct. 15-16 at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater, Okla. The speaker and genetics pioneer Richard Resnick will discuss the evolving event is hosted by the American Angus Association® in partnership with progress of genomic technology. The afternoon will provide hands-on OSU, and provides purebred and commercial producers timely information Genomics Innovation Workshops sponsored by Zoetis. On Wednesday, presented by academic and industry professionals. Registration is now Nov. 4, Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, returns to available online and open until Sept. 30. Open to all cattle producers, the follow “A Story of a Steak” and share insights on increasing quality in the event is funded by the Angus Foundation and features a day and a half of nation’s beef production chain. Ken Schmidt, former Harley-Davidson educational speakers and hands-on activities to help improve their herd communications director is the morning keynote speaker. The afternoon operations. The workshop is packed with pertinent information including will feature 21 educational breakouts with emphasis on management, animal health, advertising and marketing, commercial cattle production, ag bull selection, reproductive technologies, genetic markets, forage management and much more. Registration is $75 per person, and includes meals markets, social media training and low-stress cattle demonstrations. In and educational materials. Registration forms are due Sept. 30 and can be response to attendee feedback, there will be a few repeated sessions so there is a better chance of attending all desired sessions. “We are incredi- submitted electronically or mailed to Clark at the American Angus Associably proud of the slate of education and entertainment available at the 2015 tion, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO, 64506. Late and walk-in National Angus Convention,” says Becky Weishaar, Creative Media direc- registrations are not accepted. tor and lead contact for the event. “We encourage cattle producers to reserve their place in advance of the early registration deadline of October 2 Angus Talk Moves to Sirius XM’s Channel 147 for only $75 per person. Hotel reservations are also made on the conven- Angus Talk airs each Saturday morning at 10 a.m. CDT on Rural Radio, now 147. tion website, and the hotel block features a variety of price points and Fans of the American Angus Association’s weekly radio program, Angus amenities on a first-come, first-serve basis.” Registration increases to Talk, should take note that Rural Radio has moved from channel 80 to 147 $125 per person from Oct. 3 to Oct. 16. After that date, advance registra- on Sirius XM. All programing from Rural Radio can be found on the new tion will be closed and participants may register onsite for $150 per perchannel. Angus Talk airs each Saturday at 10 a.m. CDT and brings you son. Delegates elected to represent their state during the Association’s conversations across cattle country with host Doug Medlock .He is joined Annual Convention may attend the Association business meetings for free; each week by a special guest to talk about what’s happening in the cattle however, participation in convention education, meals, entertainment and business, and the latest news from the Association headquarters in Saint trade show requires a full convention registration. Go online to Joseph, Mo. Angus Talk also features a weekly segment called “Along www.angusconvention.com to access a convention schedule, trade show America’s Angus Trails” with historian and publisher Dan Green from Denmap and more information on travel arrangements to Overland Park, Kan. ver, Colo., who provides commentary on trending issues in the beef cattle business. Tune in each Saturday at 10 a.m. CDT on Rural Radio, Channel Consign NWSS Angus Bulls Now and Save 147 on Sirius XM. For more information, visit Rural Radio online or National Western Angus Bull Sale early enrollments receive $100 discount. www.angus.org. The American Angus Association® is now accepting consignments for the 2016 National Western Angus Bull Sale hosted during the National WestAngus Foundation Silent Auction Raises $13,000 ern Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. The sale is set for Jan. 13, For 20 years, the fundraiser has enhanced Angus education, youth and research. 2016, and producers can save $100 by acting now. Consignments postBids on more than 150 items raised $13,000 toward the Angus Foundamarked on or before Sept. 15 are $400 per head. From Sept. 16 through tion’s mission during the annual Silent Auction during the 2015 National the Oct. 1 entry deadline, the fee is $500 per head. Consignments must Junior Angus Show July 13-18 in Tulsa, Okla. Proceeds from these items have Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) performance information help fund support for Angus education, youth and research initiatives. to be eligible. All bulls born before Jan. 1, 2015, must have passed a com“The silent auction offers a unique opportunity for collectors of Angus plete breeding soundness examination (sometimes referred to as a BSE), memorabilia and those who create Angus art,” says Milford Jenkins, Anincluding both physical and semen, within 30 days of the sale. gus Foundation president. “The variety attracts people of all ages and The Angus Bull Sale Show will kick-off Angus activities at 8 a.m. Jan. 13, allows the Angus Foundation to raise unrestricted funds for the Angus where prospective buyers will have the opportunity to preview the bulls breed’s ever-growing education, youth and research needs.” before the sale begins. A panel of three judges will evaluate the bulls using Dick and Diane Beck, Sharpsburg, Ga., purchased the top-selling item for a composite system to establish a sale order. Judges will be Scott Bayer, $1,000, which was a hand-sewn quilt titled, “Peace,” donated by Ann Ringle, Wis.; Mark Nikkel, Maple Hill, Kan.; and Jake Tiedeman, North Simpson in memory of her children, Jeff and Mandy, From its inception in Platte, Neb. Attendees will be invited into the showring to inspect bulls 1995, the silent auction has grown as an annual fundraiser and generated after the grand and reserve grand champions have been selected. unrestricted financial support for various activities sponsored by the Angus The 2016 Angus Foundation Heifer Package will sell at 3:30 p.m. in the Foundation, including Angus youth scholarships, Raising the Bar ConferBeef Palace Auction Arena at the Stock Show Complex. Immediately after, ences, the Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) and a number of beef cattle related the National Western Angus Bull Sale will begin at approximately 4 p.m. research projects. The NWSS Angus Bull Sale is the only sale managed by the Association. For more information contact David Gazda, sale manager and Association More Angus Industry on page 22– See Taste for Quality 4 ▪ Fall 2015 ▪ Kansas Angus News
K a n s a s J u n i o r A n g u s A s s o c i a ti o n Outgoing Advisor The KJAA presented outgoing advisor Barb Downey with a gift of appreciation during the KJAA annual meeting on June 5 at the Preview Show. Advisors are elected annually and serve a 3 year staggered term. Making the presentation was Cody Thies 2014-15 KJAA president.
2015-16 KJAA Officers and Directors KJAA Members, Hi everyone! I am Esther McCabe from Elk City, KS. I am honored to serve as your 2015-2016 KJAA President. Currently I am an senior at Kansas State University majoring in Animal Science with an option in Business. While at K-State, I work at the KSU Purebred Unit and am involved back home at McCabe Genetics where we have Registered Angus, Hereford, and commercial cattle. Congratulations on a great nationals! I look forward to serving as your President. If you need anything, ask me or one of the officers! We are all here to answer any questions you may have.
Note of Thanks To the Kansas Jr. Angus Association members. Thank you for the Angus cutting board. I have been honored to be an advisor for such a great group. In addition, your care & support through my illness has meant a great deal to me and my family. All my best, Barb
Bronze and Silver Awards Megan Green, Leavenworth, received her Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2015 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 6 in Hutchison, Kan. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Photo by Radale Tiner,
I look forward to see you all in the months to come and good luck with school! Thank you,
Esther McCabe KJAA President
Mark your calendars.
The Kansas Angus Futurity Jr Show will be on
January 23-24, 2016
in Hutchinson. Entry deadline Jan.10. KJAA OFFICERS 2015-16 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1) President: - Esther McCabe, Elk City, esthermccabe123@yahoo.com (620) 636-0245) President Elect: Chelsey Figge, Onaga 1st Vice President: Megan Green, Leavenworth 2nd Vice President: Luke Sankey, Andale Secretary: Anna Carpenter, Wamego Treasurer: Grady Dickerson, Paradise Reporter - Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Past President: Cody Theis, Leavenworth Membership Directors: Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence, Reid Shipman, Manhattan
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Thank You DewEze for sponsoring the KJAA t-shirts at NJAS DIRECTORS District 1: Kady Figge, Onaga District 2: Laura Carpenter, Wamego District 5: Ethan Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Bryanna Hite, Valley Center Director’s At-Large: Sarah Pelton, Paradise.; Bailey Osborne, Murdock; Grace Shive, Mount Hope; Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill. ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term Howard & Elise Woodbury….... hhwoodbury@hotmail.com (3rd year 2013) David and Stephanie Dickerson.. stephanie@gorhamtel.com (2nd year 2014) David and Susan Shipman…...... sshipman@kstatesports.com (1st year 2015) Anne Lampe…………….……...………….……...(620)872-3915 home/office, 620-874- 4273 cell, .kansasangus@wbsnet.org
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Kansas junior Angus members led 115 entries at the 2015 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 6 in Hutchinson, Kan. Joel Judge, Leonard, Texas, evaluated eight bred-and-owned bulls, 60 owned females, 31 bred-and-owned females, four cow-calf pairs, and 12 registered Angus steers before choosing winners. Hinrichsen Emperor 4051 was named grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the March 2014 son of Dameron First Impression. Grady Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., led the reserve grand champion bredand-owned bull. Bar S Range Boss 4002 is a January 2014 son of Bar S Range Boss 1118.Laflins Galaxie 3308 claimed grand champion owned female honors after first winning senior champion. Allison Manchester, Clay Center, Kan., owns the September 2013 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682. B R Miss Lady Confirmed won reserve grand champion owned female. Chance Stout, Olpe, Kan., owns the September 2013 daughter of OSU Confirmed 0103. She first won reserve senior champion. Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, Kan., led the grand champion bred-and-owned female. McCurry WIN Miss Wix 3119 is an October 2013 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682. She first won senior champion. Hinrichsen Eriskay 4017 was named reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female. Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the February 2014 daughter of SCC First-N-Goal GAF 114. She first won junior champion. Tanner Hite, Valley Center, Kan., showed the grand champion cow-calf pair. HDCC Miss Joy Z10 is a September 2012 daughter of TC Gridiron 258. An October 2014 heifer calf sired by HDCC Top Shot Z09 completes the winning pair. Madison Ratliff, Westphalia, Kan., exhibited the reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. May-Way Sara 312 is a March 2013 daughter of May-Way Rocket Man. Her calf is an April 2015 son sired by May-Way Breakout 1249. Buchanan’s Spot On T310 claimed grand champion Angus steer. Sarah Pelton, Paradise, Kan., owns the March 2014 son of Dameron First Impression. CBT Arnold B2014 was named grand reserve champion Angus steer. Blane Steckline, Garden Plain, Kan., owns the February 2014 son of Cowboy Troy. Megan Green, Leavenworth won Premier Jr. Breeder.
Division Champions BRED-AND-OWNED HEIFERS Senior Heifer Calf Champion: AVF Lucy 6534 Exhibitor: Megan Green, Leavenworth. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: AVF Sara 3564 Exhibitor: Megan Green, Leavenworth. Intermediate Champion Heifer: Bar S Pride 4487. Exhibitor: Grady Dickerson, Paradise. Junior Champion Heifer: Hinrichsen Eriskay 4017. Exhibitor: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland. Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: Sankeys L S Rose 401. Exhibitor: Luke Sankey, Andale. Senior Champion Female: McCurry WIN Miss Wix 3119.Exhibitor: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa. Reserve Senior Champion Female: Bar S Blue Maid 3945. Exhibitor: Ethan Dickerson, Paradise. OWNED HEIFERS Senior Heifer Calf Champion: May-Way Primrose 1417. Exhibitor: Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: AVF Lucy 6534. Exhibitor: Megan Green, Leavenworth.
Bob Laflin Memorial Supreme Champion & Grand Champion Owned Female: Laflins Galaxie 3308. Exhibitor: Allison Manchester, Clay Center, Kan.
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female: B R Miss Lady Confirmed. Exhibitor: Chance Stout, Olpe, Kan.
Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female: McCurry WIN Miss Wix 3119. Exhibitor: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, Kan.
Intermediate Champion Heifer: Burns Piney 1467. Exhibitor: Bailey Osborn, Murdock.. Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer: WCC Primrose B85. Exhibitor: Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland. Junior Champion Heifer: CASE Heather Bloom 408. Exhibitor: Reid Shipman, Manhattan. Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: AVF Blackcap 0834 Exhibitor: Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-andOwned Female: Hinrichsen Eriskay 4017. Exhibitor: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan.
Grand Champion Cow-Calf: HDCC Miss Joy Z10. Exhibitor: Tanner Hite, Valley Center, Kan.
Reserve Grand Champion CowCalf: May-Way Sara 312. Exhibitor: Madison Ratliff, Westphalia, Kan.
Senior Champion Female: Laflins Galaxie 3308. Exhibitor: Allison Manchester, Clay Center. Reserve Senior Champion Female: B R Miss Lady Confirmed. Exhibitor: Chance Stout, Olpe, PREMIER JR BREEDER Megan Green, Leavenworth.
Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull: Hinrichsen Emperor 4051 . Exhibitor: Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-andOwned Bull: Bar S Range Boss 4002. Exhibitor: Grady Dickerson, Paradise, Kan.
Grand Champion Angus Steer: Buchanan’s Spot On T310 Exhibitor: Sarah Pelton, Paradise, Kan.
Champion Angus-Based Crossbred Steer Exhibitor: Sydnee Shive, Mount Hope, Kan.
Reserve Champion AngusBased Crossbred Steer. Exhibitor: Clay Pelton, Paradise, Kan.
Reserve Champion Angus Steer. CBT Arnold B2014. Exhibitor: Blane Steckline, Garden Plain, Kan.
Champion Commercial Steer: Exhibitor: Truman Taliaferro, Effingham, Kan.
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Reserve Champion Commercial Steer. Exhibitor: Bailey Osborn, Murdock, Kan.
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Educational Contest Winners Sales Contest Junior 1. Kelsey Theis 2. Clay Pelton 3. Eva Hinrichsen 4. Nick Siemens Intermediate 1. Grady Dickerson 2. Alex Cozzitorto 3. Sarah Loomis 4. Morgan Woodbury Senior 1. Jackson Wingert
2. Luke Sankey Public Speaking 1. Kelsey Theis 2. Kady Figge 3. Jensen Woodworth Intermediate 1. Alex Cozzitorto 2. Morgan Woodbury Senior 1. Jackson Wingert Extemporaneous Speaking Junior 1. Clay Pelton 2. Eva Hinrichsen 3. Emma Hueser
Intermediate 1. Cale Hinrichsen 2. Channing Schneider 3. Bailey Osborn Senior 1. Jackson Wingert 2. Chance Stout Quiz Junior 1. Eva Hinrichsen 2. Clay Pelton 3. Kady Figge 4. Baylee Wulfkuhle
Intermediate 1. Sarah Pelton 2. Laura Carpenter 3. Madison Wulfkuhle 4. Anna Carpenter Senior 1. Kelsey Wulfkuhle 2. Chelsey Figge 3. Jackson Wingert 4. Claire Wingert Fitting– NJAS team selection Reid Shipman ,Chance Stout Taylor Nikkel ,Jayce Dickerson
Novice 1. Gabriel Hueser 2. Jensen Woodworth
NJAS Reps Allison Manchester, Clay Center and Reid Shipman, Manhattan were selected to represent Kansas at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show Showmanship Contest in Tulsa, Okla.
Junior 1. Eva Hinrichsen 2. Kelsey Theis
Editor’s Pic Photo Contest Top 3 Photos Sydnee Shive Chelsey Figge Kady Figge
Intermediate 1. Grace Shive 2. Sarah Loomis
Senior 1. Claire Wingert 2. Chelsey Figge
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Kansas Juniors ‘LEAD THE WAY’ at NJAS 2015 Kansas Junior Leads By Example Esther McCabe named 2015 Outstanding Leader The Angus breed recognized one of its youth leaders at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) by presenting Esther McCabe, Elk City, Kan., with the 2015 Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership Award. McCabe is currently a senior at Kansas State University and finished out her career with the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) at this year’s show in Tulsa, Okla. She was recognized with the honor during the NJAS closing ceremonies Friday, July 17, and will receive a $2,500 scholarship made possible by Bill and Betty Werner of Werner Angus, Cordova, Ill., and their generous $50,000 gift to the Angus Foundation in 2013. “Being a part of the National Junior Angus Association, and the Angus breed as a whole, has helped me to grow up,” McCabe says. “With all the different events within the junior association, you learn about the different aspects of the breed and how to stand up and talk with people about it.” Each year, an outstanding National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) member is recognized for contributions to Angus organizations, personal Angus accomplishments, and community involvement and achievements. In 2014, the award was titled the Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership Award, in memory of a lifetime of service to the Angus breed. An active member of the Angus community, McCabe has shown leadership in many aspects. In 2013, she represented the breed as Miss American Angus. “My dad always told me, no matter how busy you are, you always have time for the people around you,” McCabe says. McCabe has been actively involved in the NJAA her entire life. She followed in her older siblings’ footsteps, learning about the industry and competing in many contests such as public speaking, the AllAmerican Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-Off, team sales and many others. She also had success in the showring, and 2015 will be a year to remember as she exhibited the grand champion owned female, PVF Missie 4149. Esther also continued to receive a $5000 scholarship from the Angus/Foundation/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program .
Scholarships Richard L. Spader Scholarships Two $5,000 scholarships were given in memory of Richard L. "Dick" Spader, former American Angus Association vice president at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured from left are Brett Spader, presenting; and Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, Kan., recipient. Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $2.1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to Angus youth. Kansas Angus Assn Scholarship Evan Woodbury, Quenemo, Kan., center, received the Kansas Angus Association Scholarship at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured presenting the award are Anne Lampe, Kansas Angus Association secretary/manager, left, and Ron Hinrichsen, Kansas Angus Association past president
Sims Scholarship Evan Woodbury, Quenemo, Kan., left, received the Ray Sims Angus Scholarship at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 17 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured presenting the award is Chris Sankey
News releases and photos provided by American Angus Association
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A Commitment to Herdsmanship Jackson Wingert and Jared Radcliffe selected as junior herdsman of the year. A huge amount of effort went into cattle at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), even before they ever entered the showring. Two members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) know this well. Jackson Wingert, Ottawa, Kan., and Jared Radcliffe, Weston, Wis., were both recognized with the Junior Herdsman of the Year award at the 2015 NJAS, July 13-18 in Tulsa, Okla. They were selected for their commitment to the Angus breed and the NJAA. “The NJAA has been a great organization to be involved with,” Wingert says. “I’ve learned so much that I have been able to use and now share throughout my future.” The Junior Herdsman of the Year award recognizes NJAA members who show dedication to their animals, a strong work ethic, the ability to work with consumers and other junior members, and the skills to prepare their cattle for show. Every junior exhibiting cattle at the NJAS is eligible to vote for the member they believe deserves the award. Throughout the week, they watch their peers and determine who best exemplifies the qualities of a herdsman. Radcliffe can be found standing by the showring whenever a fellow Wisconsin junior is showing, ready to lend a hand. A student at South Dakota State University, he is using his experience in the Angus industry to further his education. “It means a lot to win this award,” Radcliffe says. “Especially knowing that it’s voted on by other junior members, and that they think I am an admirable herdsman.” Wingert is a student at Kansas State University and a true leader for those involved in the NJAA. Even when he is not having the best day, he will lend a hand to a fellow member and cheer them on. This year’s tied vote for the Junior Herdsman of the Year was out of the ordinary; however, Radcliffe and Wingert are both deserving of the honor thanks to their hard work and dedication to the Angus breed and the NJAA.
NJAS Showmanship, Best of the Best Top junior showmen from each state compete in the prestigious The showmanship contest is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to represent their state as a top showman — just ask Allison Manchester, Manhattan, Kan., who now holds the top title from the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Tulsa, Okla. “Growing up I actually didn’t enjoy showmanship, because it was always at the end of the show and I was tired, but my dad always made me do it. And I am very thankful that he did,” Manchester says. “It’s been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.” 52 showmanship contestants displayed their skills during the 2015 NJAS held July 13-18. After multiple preliminary heats and an intense final round, the top five showmen were selected. The journey to earning one of the esteemed silver bowls, which are awarded to the top five showmen, begins in each contestant’s home state, where two juniors are selected as representatives. The top showman at the NJAS is honored with the Dean Hurlbut Award, named after the man who organized the first showmanship competition in Lexington, Ky. Three judges evaluated the juniors on their skills while handling an animal, their ability to follow instructions, and evidence of courtesy and sportsmanship in the showring. This year’s showmanship judges were: Danielle Foster, Mount Eaton, Ohio; Amanda Schnoor, Modesto, Calif.; and John McCurry, Burrton, Kan. Following Manchester, rounding out the top five were: second place, Will Harsh, Radnor, Ohio; third place, Kory Kovert, Crothersville, Ind.; fourth place, Reid Shipman, Manhattan, Kan.; and fifth place, Karisa Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla. As younger members of the NJAA look forward to their chance to compete in this prestigious event, they can take advice from one of this year’s judges: “It’s not how well you present yourself, it’s how well you present the animal,” Schnoor says. “ Do showmanship every time you’re in the ring, keep practicing and get as much ring experience and exposure as possible.” The remaining showmen in the top 15 were awarded a pair of Andis clippers. Those showmen include: Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, Ark.; Madeline Taylor, Lavaca, Ark.; Morgan Penner, Lafayette, Colo.; John Reasor, Wildwood, Ga.; Madison Butler, Vincennes, Ind.; Reese Johnson, Slaughters, Ky.; Jacob Heimsoth, Cameron, Mo.; Michelle Keyes, Springfield, Neb.; Mary Oliver, Union City, Tenn.; and Jared Radcliffe, Weston, Wis.
These two Kansas Juniors showed their way to the Top 5! in NJAS Showmanship 1st place, Allison Manchester and Reid Shipman 4th Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland received a Harvey Ratty Bronze Sculpture in memory of Pat Grote for taking top honors in the extemporaneous speaking contest. Lynne Hinrichsen, American Angus Auxiliary president present the award.
Kansas Juniors Excel in Individual Contests Graphic Design: Chelsey Figge, 2nd Sr Photography: Kady Figge-Jr. Landscape 1st;Overall Champion Creative Writing: Alex Cozzitorto, 1st Int Pub. Speaking: Kelsey Theis, 2nd Jr A ; Esther McCabe, 3rd Sr Career Development: Cale Hinrichsen, Int A.1st interview, 1st resume, 1st overall Judging Contest: Kelsey Theis ,3rd Jr; Luke Sankey, 1st Sr Extemporaneous Speaking: Eva Hinrichsen, 2ns Int A; Cale Hinrichsen, 1st Int B, Esther McCabe, 3rd Sr.
Angus Foundation General Scholarship Winners $3000: Trent Blythe. $1000: Eric Blythe, Chelsey Figge, Megan Green.
Gold Award Winners Pictured in this group of NJAA members receiving NJAA Gold Awards are Kansas juniors:
Ester McCabe Jackson Wingert Evan Woodbury
NJAS continued on next page.
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PVF Missie 4149 won grand champion owned female at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 15-18 in Tulsa, Okla. Esther McCabe, Elk City, Kan., owns the June 2014 daughter of C&C Priority 1428B EXAR. She first won intermediate champion -- division 2
Buchanan's Spot On T310 won grand champion steer at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 15-18 in Tulsa, Okla. Sarah Pelton, Paradise, Kan., owns the March 2014 son of Dameron First Impression .
Division Champions
Laflins Galaxie 3308 w on owned reserve early senior champion female . Allison Manchester, Manhattan.
Class Winners
Bar S Blazing Glory 4428 won steer. Jayce Dickerson, Paradise.
Burns Elba 1450 w on owned heifer class 36 Reid Shipman, Manhattan.
Lazy JB Blackbird Zena 428 w on owned reserve junior champion heifer--division 2. Morgan Wise, Topeka,
Bar S Pride 3723 w on bred-andowned reserve champion two-yearold cow-calf pair. Grady Dickerson, Paradise.
3rd Jr Team Sales. Nick Siemens. Eva Hinrichsen, Kelsey Theis, Clay Pelton
JMB Jane 706 of 1961 won owned cow-calf class 9 Baili Kerth, Sylvan Grove.
1st Int Team Marketing. Grady Dickerson, Cale Hinrichsen, Sarah Pelton, Alex Cozzitorto.
1st Sr Team Marketing. Claire Wingert, Esther McCabe, Jackson Wingert.
FCF Blackbird 450 won owned heifer class 13, Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence.
1st Sr. Team Sales. Luke Sankey, Grady Dickerson, Allison Manchester, Jackson Wingert.
Chef’s Challenge Winning 2nd place in the adult division Chef’s Challenge contest was Ron Hinrichsen & Terry Houser
Cook-off Black Kettle Winner, 1st overall steak. Kady Figge, Eva Hinrichsen, Kelsey Theis, Clay Pelton.
1st Jr Quiz Bowl.. Baylee Wulfkuhle, Kady Figge, Clay Pelton, Eva Hinrichsen.
Woodbury is NJAA Foundation Director
1st Int Steak. Grady Dickerson, Cale Hinrichsen, Caleb Flory, Sarah Pelton, Alex Cozzitorto.
These 12 individuals will serve as the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors for the coming year, Pictured front row from left are Alex Rogen, Brandon, S.D., chairman; Jacob Heimsoth, Cameron, Mo., vice chairman; Evan Woodbury, Quenemo, Kan., foundation director; Michael Cropp, Damascus, Md., communications director; Lauren Grimes, Hillboro, Ohio, leadership director; and Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, Ark., membership director. Directors pictured back row from left are Braden Henricks, Anadarko, Okla.; Reese Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, W.Va.; Gabrielle Lemenager, Clifton, Ill.; Macy Perry, Prather, Calif.; Katelyn Corsentino, Denham Springs, La.; and Tim Mardesen, Oxford, Iowa.
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2nd Int Other/deli beef Sarah Loomis, Mia Hastings, Anna Carpenter, Laura Carpenter, Morgan Woodbury, Madison Wulfkuhle.
1st Int. Roast,. Bailey Osborn, Jordan Pine, Grace Shive, Sydnee Shive, Morgan Wise.
2nd Jr Other/deli beef .Tanner Hite, Kayden McCayland, Kelly Newton, Nick Siemens, Baylee Wulfkuhle.
Kansas won 2nd place Team Fitting. Chance Stout, Jayce Dickerson, Taylor Nikkel, Reid Shipman
2nd Sr. Roast. Chelsey Figge, Samantha Albers, Megan Green, Ether McCabe, Kelsey Wulfkuhle.
The KJAA purchased 10 new signs for use at NJAS with a portion of the contributions from the George Crenshaw Memorial.
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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KAA Members Awarded Top BIF Honors McCurry Angus Ranch Named BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented McCurry Angus Ranch of Burrton, Kan., the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year Award June 10 during the group’s annual convention in Biloxi, Miss. This national award is presented annually to a producer for their dedication to improving the beef industry at the seedstock level. McCurry Angus Ranch is owned by Andy and Mary McCurry and John and Melody McCurry. In 2004, John returned back to the operation after graduating from college and expansion began. Currently, John works as the manager. The goals of their Angus seedstock business model focus on providing predictable genetics that are economically important to commercial producers; improving effi2015 Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the year during an ciency and carcass quality; and providing a solid foundation for future generations. awards ceremony June 10 in Biloxi, Miss. Pictured are (from left) Wes Ishmael, The genetic program at the ranch seeks to propagate high-accuracy sires and cow BEEF magazine, award sponsor, with recipients Aubree McCurry, Mary McCurfamilies that combine the best of calving ease and top performance with maternal ry, Andy McCurry, Mollie McCurry, Melody McCurry and Shane Werk. efficiency and a high-quality consumer product. The McCurrys began their south-central Kansas ranch in the late 1970s with, “no land, no facilities and no equipment” to go with a foundation of seven registered Angus females. Today the operation has expanded to 400 head of registered Angus cows and 250 spring-calving commercial cows. They maintain 150 commercial Angus cows near Buffalo, S.D., for their embryo transfer (ET) program. The family markets around 175 bulls a year through a spring sale and by private treaty. The home ranch now consists of 2,000 acres, and they send cattle to the Flint Hills to graze on satellite operations in Chase and Greenwood counties. The experience of building a business from the ground up provided the McCurrys knowledge and insight into the type of business structure required for profitability and sustainability.
Woodbury Farms Named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Woodbury Farms of Quenemo, Kan., with the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 10 during the group’s annual convention in Biloxi, Miss. This national award is presented annually to a producer for their dedication to improving the beef industry at the commercial level. Woodbury Farms is owned by members of the Fred H. Woodbury family. Howard and John Woodbury manage the operation with their families. The ranch encompasses a 200-head commercial cow-calf herd, 200-head registered Angus seedstock operation, backgrounding yard and farming business. Although the operation is diverse in nature, the priority remains with the cow herd and its ability to produce high-quality beef in demand by consumers. Through wise utilization of natural resources and years of selective breeding, the Woodburys have developed an efficient, high-producing cow herd, which has allowed them to produce sound cattle from ranch to rail.
2015 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 9 at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Miss. Pictured at the awards ceremony are (from left) Wes Ishmael, BEEF Magazine, award sponsor; Howard Woodbury; and John Woodbury.
The Woodbury’s market calves through various avenues. All calves are backgrounded after weaning on native Flint Hills pastures then finished in a commercial feedlot. The majority of the steers are sold through the local sale barn. About 30% of their heifer calves are retained for replacements with a majority of the remainders sold in a production sale in March, along with about 40 yearling bulls from their registered herd. The brothers collect performance data on their calves to continue to select for genetic improvements. This has helped them be successful competitors in the Flint Hills Beef Fest carcass contests, winning the steer carcass contest in 2012. ▪ More than 400 beef producers, academia and industry representatives were in attendance at the organization’s 47th annual convention. BIF’s mission is to help improve the industry by promoting greater acceptance of beef cattle performance evaluation. For more information about this year’s symposium, including additional award winners and coverage of meeting and tours, visit www.BIFconference.com. For more information about BIF, visit www.beefimprovement.org. __News release and photos courtesy of Angus Media. Fall 2015 ▪ Kansas Angus News ▪ 13
Kansas Angus Association Sponsored ▪ 24th Commercial Angus & Angus-Influence Female Sale
Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS ▪ December 5, 2015— 1:00 p.m. The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor the 24th 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, 23 2015. 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 2016 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 will be the responsibility of the consignor. An official health paper from the veterinarian must accompany cattle, complete with pregnancy check results within 30 days of the sale. Cattle may be pregnancy checked by Pratt Livestock by request only, by calling Pratt Livestock at (620) 672-5961. Preg check fee applies. Open females will sell guaranteed by the seller to be open. Cattle must be at Pratt Livestock by 1 p.m. on Friday ,December 4 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. 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. 23. The earlier we receive your entry form, the better we can generate interest in your cattle. Online consignment registration is preferred
COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM OR SUBMIT ONLINE AT WWW.KANSASANGUS.ORG by NOV 23
( 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: ______________________________________________________ Sires of Heifers/Cows: _______________ Service
BRED HEIFERS, COWS, PAIRS Sires/Sire of Calves: Total Head:
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Age: _________________ Calving Due Dates: ______to _____________ AI Bred: Yes No
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Pregnancy check to AI: Synchronized: Individual ID:
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Do you want Pratt Livestock to PREG CHECK this group? _______ If not, pregnancy check date: ________________(must be after Nov 6) Are these females official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? Yes / No (Please circle one.)
OPEN HEIFERS
Total Head:_________ Age: ________________Individual ID:
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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 2015. _________________________________________________ Are consignments enrolled and tagged in the AngusSource® Program?
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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 Mike Molitor ...................... ……………….………......(620) 243-3081
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( if yes please send enrollment verification in with entry)
Please return by Nov 24 to Gordon Stucky, 421 NE 70 Ave., Kingman, KS 67068; Phone (620) 532-4122 ;Or Use online submission form at
www.kansasangus.org
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Showring Purple PVF Missie 4149 won owned summer heifer calf champion at the 2015 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 22-23 in Timonium, Md. Esther McCabe, Elk City, Kan., owns the winning heifer. PVF Missie 4149 also won early summer heifer calf champion at the 2015 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show. Chris and Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., won pioneer breeder at the 2015 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, June 14 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left Kaitlin Fouts, Miss Kentucky Angus; Chris and Sharree, recipients; and Leonard Newman Sankeys Caprock 451 won senior bull calf champion at the 2015 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, June 14 in Louisville, Ky. Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., own the winning bull.
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Wildcat Creek Ranch Dispersion Sale KAA board of directors quarterly meeting Kansas State Fair Open Angus Show Sankey's 6N Ranch Sale Gardiner Angus Ranch Bull Sale Ottensmeier Angus Open House Sale Burlap & Barbed Wire Sale-Burgman Farms J&N Ranch Sale Fink Beef Genetics Bull Sale American Angus Ass'n Board Meeting Ks Tour of Ranches w/National Angus Convention Diamond Selections Sale Nat'l Angus Convention & Trade Show American Angus Ass'n Board Meeting American Angus Ass'n Convention of Delegates Downey Ranch Sale SF Farms Sale Dalebanks Angus Bull Sale Hedgewood Prairie Angus & Friends Sale Kansas Angus Ass'n Commercial Angus Female Sale
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KAA members and KAN advertisers may list their sale/event on the calendar free of charge. It is the responsibly of the member to submit dates. The length of the calendar in each KAN is at the discretion of the editor; for more dates visit www.kansasangus.org
Burns Elba 1450 won owned reserve late junior champion heifer at the 2015 AllAmerican Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 13 in Louisville, Ky. Reid Shipman, Manhattan, Kan., owns the winning heifer.
PVF Missie 4149 won owned reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2015 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show, June 19-21 in Lewisburg, W.Va. Esther McCabe, Elk City, Kan., owns the winning heifer. Photos courtesy of American Angus Association.
New Scholarship Targets Youth who use Angus Genetics in their Seedstock & Commercial Herds
Three aspiring Angus youth recognized with the all-new Allied Angus Breeders Scholarship.
The Angus Foundation announced last year their continued investment in Angus youth education by adding the Allied Angus Breeders Scholarship to the organization’s ever-growing scholarship portfolio. The Angus Foundation Board of Directors approved funds to provide $1,000 scholarships to three youth who use Angus genetics in their seedstock or commercial operations. The first-ever Allied Angus Breeders Scholarship recipients are: Shelby Schiefelbein, Kimball, Minn., a Texas A&M University sophomore; Callie Kukuchka, Belle Fourche, S.D., a South Dakota State University freshman; and Nico Menjivar, Lompoc, Calif., a Conners State College sophomore. “The Angus Foundation is thrilled to award these three outstanding youth with scholarships for the coming school year,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “They are the future leaders of the breed and our beef cattle industry, and we hope these scholarships will help them reach their goals of acquiring a higher education.” Five judges comprised of two Angus Foundation directors, two Angus industry representatives and one beef cattle industry leader, evaluated the applications and selected the recipients based on academic achievements, agricultural involvement, and answer four essay questions on the beef cattle industry and the Angus breed. Full details of eligibility requirements can be found online at www.angusfoundation.org, and applications for 2016 will be available on the website Dec. 1. __American Angus Association
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Kansas Angus Auxiliary First of all, I would like to congratulate all juniors on yet another amazing, and successful Junior Nationals! Every year these young men and women continue to impress the Angus Nation. And now, it is time for all juniors to return to the classroom! (And many parents to return back to work as well.) In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: the kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer's dog days, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us. During this time, I would like to extend my “best wishes” to those returning to the classroom. In many communities around the state, your summer successes and reputations will follow you. Continue to be proud of your accomplishments outside of the classroom! Not all adolescents have the opportunity to have their lives shaped by more than what just occurs in school. Much of my own character was shaped by traveling with my Angus family across the nation, summer after summer. These experiences, in combination with my schooling, made it possible for me to access local, state and national scholarships. Kansas Juniors are not only competitive in the showring, Kansas Juniors are in the forefront of Auxiliary Scholarship recipients. Therefore, congratulations to our local and national scholarship recipients! I am immensely proud of our juniors and their ability to excel in and out of the showring. Keep up the great work, juniors!
Dear Kansas Angus Members, The Kansas Angus Auxiliary will host the annual American Angus Auxiliary breakfast in honor of President Lynne Hinrichsen on November 4 during the National Angus Convention & Trade Show in Overland Park. The Kansas Auxiliary is seeking sponsorships to assist with the cost of decorations and favors. All sponsors will receive recognition in the breakfast program and in the Kansas
Angus News. Sponsorships are $50 each and should be made payable to the Kansas Angus Auxiliary and mailed to Anne Lampe, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, KS 67871 by September 30. If you have questions please contact Anne at kansasangus@wbsnet.org
Thank You, Kansas Angus Auxiliary 2015 Breakfast Committee
Megan Green, Leavenworth, Kan., left, received the Auxiliary scholarship at the 2015 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 6 in Hutchison, Kan. Pictured presenting the award is Melissa Cozzitorto, Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship chairperson.
With that said, I do hope to see our Angus family together at the Kansas State Fair where our juniors will continue to take center stage.
Megin R. O’Brien Kansas Angus Auxiliary President 2015
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Esther McCabe, Elk City, right, received the Auxiliary Sponsored 2014-15 Premier Exhibitor Award. Megin O'Brien, Kansas Angus Auxiliary president made the presentation during the KJAA picnic at the Preview Show.
2015 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders
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President -Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Vice President- Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Secretary– Wendy Flory Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Melissa Cozzitorto Past President/Advisor- Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2015– Chairman Melissa Cozzitorto, Members: Melody McCurry, Ann Sankey
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The Kansas Angus Association will host the pre–convention tour with the 2015 National Angus Convention & Trade Show in Overland Park, Kansas. The tour will be on Monday, November 2. The ‘Follow us to Kansas’ Tour will include stops at Mill Brae Ranch, Maple Hill ; May -Way Farms, Baldwin City; and Chair Rock Angus, Greeley. For more information on the National Angus Convention & Trade Show visit www.angus.org and look for the Angus Convention link. Registration for the tour is required please register when registering for the National Angus Convention and Trade Show; registration includes bus transportation from the convention venue, lunch and refreshments. Mill Brae Ranch, Maple Hill in the beautiful and historic Kansas Flinthills will start the tour off with "camp fire coffee" a ranch tour and guest cattle displays by Mill Creek Ranch, Alcove Cattle Co, Cline Cattle Co., Kansas State University and Sunflower Genetics. Stop two at May Way Farms near Baldwin City will feature lunch and welcome guest cattle displays by New Haven Angus, Bar S Ranch, Grady Dickerson and April Valley Farms. The final stop of the day will be Chair Rock in Greeley and the viewing of their AI facility which makes their 100% AI program a success.
November 2, 2015 Register for the tour when you register for the National Angus Convention & Trade Show , November 3 – 5, Overland Park, KS www.angus.org or www.angusconvention.org.
Angus industry A Taste for Quality Angus Foundation-funded research uncovers positive palatability ratings for branded beef. With high beef prices come high expectations for a quality eating experience. In today’s market, it’s increasingly important for consumers to relate the Angus breed and Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand with a superior tasting product. A recent study at Kansas State University (K-State), funded by the Angus Foundation, aimed to better understand beef palatability and how branded programs may affect consumer ratings of beef products. Travis O’Quinn, K-State assistant professor and meat extension specialist, authored the research titled, “Determination of the effect of branding on consumer palatability ratings of strip loin steaks and ground beef.” The results point to positive trends for cattlemen who target high-quality Angus genetics in their herds. According to O’Quinn: “For both steaks and ground beef, products that were branded as either ‘Angus’ or ‘Certified Angus Beef’ were rated higher and more acceptable overall by consumers than similar, unbranded and generic branded products. “This research project was the first to demonstrate the palatability-related value of beef branding,” O’Quinn said. The research objective was two-fold. First, determine the palatability differences of beef strip loin steaks and ground beef across the various quality levels, and second, evaluate how consumer palatability ratings are affected when products are identified with a brand (CAB®), USDA quality grade, lean point, or subprimal prior to evaluation. O’Quinn reports that CAB® steaks were rated 10% higher and Angus steaks 12% higher for consumer overall liking when the products were identified with a brand. No such increase was observed with USDA Choice or Select steaks. Additionally, the research showed CAB® 90% lean ground sirloin increased 22% for consumer overall liking when the product was identified with the brand prior to testing. Primal-specific and lean point branded products received no increase due to branding. “These results give a clear indication that consumers associate the Angus breed with a high quality product and this value perception is carried all the way through the eating experience,” O’Quinn said. Further analysis shows that consumers associate the Angus breed with a high quality product and this quality perception results in a “brand lift” for the eating quality of Angus products, O’Quinn said. Results from this study also indicate a value-creation opportunity through Angus branding in ground beef products. The American Angus Association’s research priorities committee approved funds for the K-State research through the Angus Foundation earlier this year, and the findings were released in June 2015. The full research report and project summary are available on the Angus Foundation’s website. “The Angus Foundation strives to encourage and fund research projects where the benefits support the Angus breed and beef cattle industry,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “Providing consumers the highest quality beef product possible is the goal of every Angus breeder, and this research project gives us more insight into consumer preferences.” For more information on the study or additional project investments through the Angus Foundation, go online to www.angusfoundation.org. __Angus Foundation 22 ▪ Fall 2015 ▪ Kansas Angus News
KAA Welcomes new Bookkeeper The KAA board of directors announces the hiring of Elizabeth Anderson ( Betsy), Colwich, as the KAA bookkeeper. Betsy began duties on July 1 and we are finalizing the process of transferring all the KAA financial records and bookkeeping responsibilities to her including accounts payable and receivable. Betsy Anderson comes from a rural community in Kansas with an appreciation for agriculture and agribusiness. Betsy completed course work at Butler County Community College and Kansas State University. Her work experience includes being an accounting specialist with the Via Christi hospital system and as program coordinator, in charge of fundraising and planning events for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Kansas. She currently does contract work, including being one of the show coordinators for the Kansas Junior Livestock Show. Her skills include organization, accounting, fundraising, and event planning on a daily basis. Betsy has served on various boards including Muscular Dystrophy Association Board of Directors and Colwich HSO. She is also involved with her church and several civic organizations. Betsy lives in Colwich with her husband JD and their children. Payments for Kansas Angus News advertising and billing questions may be directed to Betsy at : Kansas Angus Association Betsy Anderson, Bookkeeper 621 Union Park Circle Colwich, KS 67030 (316) 796-0205 office/home (316) 706-9750 cell, betsyakaa@gmail.com .
DuBois, Boyd D., 71, passed away July 2, 2015, at his residence as a result of an accident. He was born May 24, 1944, at Newton, Kansas, the son of Allen and Lucy (Whiteman) DuBois. He was a graduate of Whitewater High School with the class of 1962. He attended Kansas State University. He served his country with the National Guard Reserves. On July 3, 1965, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. Shepler, they made their home in rural Valley Center. He farmed and raised livestock. He was active with BB&B through Central Christian Church. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, sightseeing, and racquetball. He like to help his kids as they showed cattle. His greatest love was for his family, he enjoyed every moment he spent with them. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is lovingly survived by his wife Joyce of Valley Center; his children: Shelly DuBois-Hite and husband Joe of Valley Center; Shawn DuBois and wife Kiyoko of Wichita; and Jackie Sokolski and husband Mark of Valley Center; a sister Louetta Morse of Eureka; and 8 grandchildren: Bryanna Hite, Tanner Hite, Erika DuBois, Nicholas DuBois, Carter DuBois, Rhys Sokolski, Ryley Sokolski and Rhian Sokolski. Garrett Lampe and Gretchen Frost, DVM were married on May 30, 2015 in Springfield, Ill . Garrett is the son of Mark and Anne Lampe, Triple 3 Bar S Angus, Scott City and Gretchen is the daughter of Cimeron and Rachel Frost, Frost Farms, Tallulah, Ill. Both Garrett and Gretchen along with their families are long time members of the American Angus Association and Angus breeders; both grew up active in the National Junior Angus Association. Garrett is the general manager of Top Line Angus Farm in Tremont, Ill and Gretchen is an associate veterinarian at Green Haven Animal Clinic, San Jose, Ill. Send your “Our Angus Family” announcements to kansasangus@wbsnet.org . Births, Deaths, Weddings, Honors…..
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