Kansas Angus News - Summer 2019

Number 621 . Summer 2019

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Page 1 KAA Annual Membership Drive Underway The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) is holding our annual membership drive. Current members are encouraged to renew their 2019 membership

by July 31 and new members are always welcome. Membership benefits include a membership listing in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or ranch; an online membership listing; a subscription to the Kansas Angus News and opportunities for marketing registered and commercial Angus cattle through KAA sponsored sales. For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at www.kansasangus.org. Please help us save postage by using the online form or mail in form on page 11 by July 31.

Commercial Female Sale Junction City Report The annual spring KAA sponsored Commercial Angus and Angus Influenced Female Sale hosted by J.C. Livestock Sales, Inc. was on March 29 in Junction City. 196 head were sold. Topping the fall pairs were “The Cattleman’s Kind” five first- calf pairs consigned by Rick Hoffman, Hope selling for $2450.

Spring pairs sold for a range of $1975 to $2275 with the top sellers conPurchase this Print– Support the KJAA signed by Johnson Farms, Dwight. $1575 was the top on the bred heifers The Kansas Junior Angus Association is honored to partner with Kansas and a consignment from Grass Valley Land and Cattle, Miltonvale topped artist Earl Kuhn to offer this print “The Cattleman’s Kind” for sale. The fine the open year heifers at $1085. art print is from Kuhn’s original water color painting depicting Angus cows and calves in a south central Kansas pasture.

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 2019 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 (postmark) or May 27 online . A schedule of events and entry form is at www.kansasangus.org and on pages 7 and 8 of this issue.

NE District Jr Angus Show Moves to New Date Plan to attend and exhibit in the 59th annual Northeast Kansas Junior Angus Show on Memorial Day, Monday May 27, at the Atchison County Fairgrounds in Effingham. Pre– entry is appreciated but show day entries are accepted. Entry fee is $8 per head. Cattle must be checked in by 9 am and the show will start at 10 am. Classes for registered Angus include owned heifers, bred and owned heifer and bulls, cow/calf pairs and steers as well as classes for commercial purebred and steer predominately black Angus crossbred steers will be offered. Wyatt Durst will judge the show.

The show is open to all junior Angus exhibitors. For an entry form visit www.kansasangus.org/kjaa, for more information contact NE District Show chairman Baylee Wulfkuhle at bayleewulf@gmail.com.

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”.

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

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.

Kansas State Fair Open Angus Show is September 13 . Entry deadline is August 15.

Blake Bloomberg, Stillwater Oklahoma will judge the show. www.kansasstatefair.com

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The President’s Pen What a year it has been so far , several people I have talked to have said that Mother Nature is off of her medication. I don’t know if I believe that but it sure has been extremely tough on everyone especially our neighbors to the north. Please keep them in your prayers as they start the recovery process from massive flooding and two bomb cyclones that have made life absolutely miserable.

Will Rogers once said “The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn’t still be a farmer.”

The great thing about farmers and ranchers is we are the eternal optimists. We have to be, annually we plant seeds and go thru calving season with visions of grandeur. Knowing that this is the year that the stars will align and have the right amount of rainfall at the right times. Knowing that we will not lose a calf to dystocia or scours or respiratory ailment. Know that this year will be the year we won’t have any “major” breakdowns. We all know that things rarely align like we want. We make adjustments and do what it takes to make it thru the year safely for ourselves and livestock, while getting the bills paid.

Many times some tough decisions need to be made. The countless hours spent tending our livestock and crops can be tedious and time consuming when we would rather be doing something else.

Thank you all, for what you do, the sacrifices you make. Deep down like me it is a love of the land and livestock that keeps me going day in and day out. I will leave you with this. Deuteronomy 28:8 The Lord will send a blessing your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the Land.

Stay safe and don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.

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

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Notes & News from Anne Kids Today

We have all heard people use the phrase ‘kids today’, you may have even said it yourself when trying to understand particularly teens and young college-age adults. Many times it is used to describe young people that expect more than they give or maybe are not willing work for what they want and perhaps even irresponsibility.

I am fortunate to have the opportunity to meet and work with many junior Angus members in Kansas and across the US. In April, I served as a chaperone when the National Junior Angus Association hosted their annual Raising the Bar leadership training in Manhattan . From attending this national event and others as well as working with our Kansas juniors and officers throughout the year when I say ‘kids today’, I am convinced that junior Angus kids are truly our future. At Raising the Bar I witnessed over 60 Angus youth come together to learn, plan for their future, network and have fun– these kids of today KS delegation Raising the Bar were enthusiastic, welcoming toward each other, committed to Angus cattle and the junior Angus program, respectful and attentive to speakers and on-time for each session all while having a great time together.

Sometimes when things are tough on own farms or ranches or we may not like how things are going in our Associations we may wonder if the ‘kids today’ will be ready to take our industry and breed into the future. I say take some time to listen to the next generation, mentor a junior Angus member, attend a county fair or junior Angus event—you may find that ‘kids today” are eager to learn and be a part of the next generation of Angus.

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junior delegation” —Grady Dickerson, Jayce Dickerson, Ethan Dickerson, Kady Figge ,Eva Hinrichsen, Ava Perrier, Kelsey Theis, Jacob Schmeidler, Abby WoodRaising the Bar ‘Angus in the Little Apple’ see page 9.

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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

In this Issue Page 1. Association News ▪ 1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info ▪ 2 Angus Industry ▪ 4 & 16 KJAA ▪ 19

2 ▪ Kansas Angus News

KS Jr. Preview Show Schedule/Entry form ▪ 7-8 ‘Angus in the Little Apple’▪ 9 KAA Membership Application/Renew ▪ 11 Auxiliary ▪ 15 KAA Calendar ▪ 16

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

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from the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, innovative workshops and forward-thinking keynote speakers, this year’s educational component will be second to none.

National Angus Tour To kick off the convention, Bently Ranch of Minden, Nevada, will host the National Angus Tour on Friday, Nov. 1. Tour participants will spend the day learning about the history of Bently Ranch and environmental sustainability practices, as well as touring their grass-fed feedyard and home-grown butcher shop. To top it off, the tour concludes at their brand-new distillery and tasting room. Bently Ranch is excited to share their progressive practices with attendees and welcome producers to the Western United States.

Historically, the tour is always a crowd favorite at the Angus Convention, and this year, spots are limited to just 400 participants. Start off an exciting weekend of Angus events by signing up for the National Angus Tour on AngusConvention.com when registration opens on July 1.

Education and Innovation Angus Convention officially begins on Saturday, Nov. 2 with a powerful opening session presented by Association leadership - but the excitement doesn’t stop there. Education is at the heart of each Angus Convention, and this year is no different. During the multitude of workshops hosted by Association staff and allied industry representatives, participants experience real-world scenarios to equip them with practical information to take back home to the ranch. With an emphasis on commercial cow-calf producer education, topics ranging from cattle health, BQA regulations, digital marketing, Association commercial programs, genomics and evolving technology are all covered in the jam-packed two days.

“We welcome the breeder who has five head and the breeder who runs 2,500 head to the Angus Convention,” Dal Porto said. “We also invite the commercial producers, cow-calf producers, stockers and feeders. If Angus cattle are important to your livelihood and your business, this convention will benefit you in many ways.” The Angus Genomics Symposium, sponsored by Neogen GeneSeek, features speakers including academic professionals and industry leaders who cover everything from the basics of genomics, to qualifying for the Certified Angus Beef -® (CAB®) brand. Terry Jones, founder and former CEO of Travelocity and former chairman of Kayak.com, will outline simple, yet powerful ideas for fostering innovation in his electrifying keynote session. The educational gatherings continue on Sunday with an extensive line-up of knowledgeable speakers and workshops during Angus University. Dr. Beck Weathers will take attendees on a journey of his climb up Mount Everest, his second chance to live and how it changed his outlook on life.

Angus Convention is Headed West to Reno, Nevada Trade Show Join the Business Breed in Reno, Nevada, for the annual event.

When producers aren’t hearing about the latest educational advancements, they’re Nestled along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range lies the learning about the newest products and services on the expansive trade show “Biggest Little City in the World”. Reno, Nevada, extends across the valley floor of floor. Guests have the opportunity to visit with allied industry partners, fellow Angus the northern Nevada high desert. As expected, the city is no stranger to the West- breeders and agricultural businesses with product offerings to benefit today’s proern way of life. Come experience the ranching history, Western nostalgia and mod- gressive cattlemen and women. ern amenities that radiate from the heart of Reno during the 2019 Angus Conven- “The trade show is considered one of the main attractions of the weekend,” Dal tion on Nov. 2-4 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Nevada, which is the Porto said. “It provides a place for people to congregate when they aren’t taking in farthest west the event has ever traveled, is home to cattle operations of every size an educational session or sitting in a business meeting. There is so much to learn and production type, making it the perfect fit to host the annual event. The weekand so much to see, you’ll leave with more knowledge than you came in with.” end-long event serves as a gathering place for all quality-focused professionals Angus breeders receive exclusive booth discounts, and those interested in reservfrom every sector of the cattle supply chain – from seedstock and commercial ing space can learn more at angusconvention.com.“ This is not just a convention producers, to feeders and packers. Plus, travel destinations such as Lake Tahoe, for Angus producers” Dal Porto said. “This is a convention for all cattle producers.

Sacramento and historical mining towns are just a short drive from the convention We enjoy getting our commercial customers involved in this business so they can center. Held in conjunction with the 136th Annual Convention of Delegates, the learn more about what we do, and how we can help their business as well.” The Angus Convention offers unrivaled opportunities for hands-on education, face-toexciting Innovation Workshop series from Neogen will be featured in the trade face networking and country music entertainment. “We know that you’re going to show again this year, as well as a John Deere grand prize giveaway and have to fly or drive several hours to get out here in the western part of the United CAB® brand meals served throughout the weekend.

States,” said American Angus Association® Board Member David Dal Porto of Dal Entertainment Porto Livestock near Oakley, California. “But, Reno is centrally located in big cow In addition to the educational component and the networking at the trade show, country. There are large cow-calf operations, stocker operations and feedlots locat- let’s not forget about the entertainment side of the Angus Convention. A concert ed right here in the Northwest. The Angus Convention provides a positive and featuring Lubbock, Texas, based Flatland Cavalry, is set to take place on Sunday, comfortable atmosphere that allows you to interact with all segments of the indus- Nov. 3. Dust off your dancing boots to take in the young Texas Country band’s try, all in one weekend.” classic renditions and heartfelt ballads at the conclusion of the Angus Convention.

Delegate nominations due in-office June 7.

The American Angus Association® is making preparations for the 2019 Annual Convention of Delegates, hosted in conjunction with the Angus Convention Nov. 24 in Reno, Nevada. In accordance with the Association bylaws, forms were mailed April 5 to every eligible voting active life and regular Association member who qualified as an eligible voting member to nominate delegates to the annual meeting. The nomination period is April 8 to June 7, and each eligible voting member is allowed to nominate one eligible voting member who resides in the same state or district, including himself or herself. The candidate should be highly involved in the Angus business, willing to attend the meeting and able to represent Angus breeders. The American Angus Association offers an online nomination option for the convenience of the membership. By using a unique number provided to each eligible voting member, the nomination can be made online. Nominations submitted online must be completed no later than 4:30 p.m., CDT June 7.If the traditional printed form is used to nominate, the signed nomination form must be received in the Association office no later than 4:30 p.m., CDT on June 7.Following the close of the nomination period, every qualified nominee will be included on a state/district ballot. Ballots will be mailed to the eligible voting members in July to vote for the final slate of state/district delegates. The Annual Convention of Delegates will take place Monday, Nov. 4, during the Angus Convention in Reno, Nevada.

Nearly 2,000 cattlemen and women attended the 2018 Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio, and the Association looks forward to hosting an even larger crowd this year. With a focus on commercial program offerings, educational sessions

Registration and hotel reservations open July 1, and more information is available online at www.angusconvention.com.

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Kansas Junior Angus Association KJAA Members, I hope everyone is having a wonderful spring and enjoying the weather warming up! There is a lot of things getting started up for this summer with the KJAA and NJAA, pay close attention to deadlines and don’t be afraid to ask for help. A couple dates to remember are :. May 15th; Ownership and Early Entry deadline for NJAS. May 25th; NJAS late entry deadline. May 25th KS Junior Challenge Award and Premier Exhibitor Award application deadline; & Postmarked Preview show entries. May 27th last day to submit Preview Show entries online. May 28th KJAA officer applications due- online only.

Funded by the Angus Foundation, the threeday schedule was jampacked with activities, workshops and presentations to promote state junior officer and advisor growth. Only state presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and June 1-2nd; KJAA Preview Show (Hutchinson, KS). May 27 h; NE KS treasures are invited to Junior Angus Show. I encourage all of our juniors to step outside of their attend. The weekend STAR Participants included KJAA officers Alex comfort zone and try something new this summer; whether that be apply- offered the opportunity Cozzitorto, Olathe and Grady Dickerson, Paradise. ing for an officer position, participating in the mentoring program, trying a for participants to recognew contest, or taking a calf to junior nationals! There’s so many awesome nize personal goals and then build a plan for success. “STAR is different experiences waiting to happen and new memories to be made! because it provides a unique opportunity for participants to interact and learn from their peers who hold roles of significance in different state assoI can’t wait to see you all in Hutchinson this summer, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our officer team with ques- ciations,” Brandt said. “Attendees also got a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on here at the American Angus tions!

Association office in St. Joe.” — Written by Karen Hiltbrand, American Angus Association Communications Anna Carpenter KJAA President Juniors these are on the KAA Website

NE District Jr Angus Show Moves to New Date Plan to attend and exhibit in the 59th annual Northeast Kansas Junior Angus Show on Memorial Day, Monday May 27, at the Atchison County Fairgrounds in Effingham. Pre– entry is appreciated but show day entries are accepted. Entry fee is $8 per head. Cattle must be checked in by 9 am and the show will start at 10 am. Classes for registered Angus include owned heifers, bred and owned heifer and bulls, cow/calf pairs and steers as well as classes for commercial purebred and steer predominately black Angus crossbred steers will be offered. Wyatt Durst will judge the show.

The show is open to all junior Angus exhibitors. For an entry form visit www.kansasangus.org/kjaa, for more information contact NE District Show chairman Baylee Wulfkuhle at bayleewulf@gmail.com.

www.kansasangus.org/kjaa

► Officer/director/adviser application due May 28 ► NE KS Jr Angus Show Entry Form- Monday, May 27 ► Preview Show Online Entry Form and Schedule, Postmarked/mailed entries due May 25, online May 27 ► Auxiliary Sponsored Premier Exhibitor and Challenge Award Applications-must be postmarked /emailed by May 25. See page15 ► KS Angus LEAD scholarship online application– deadline May 26

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo Hinrichsen is the 18-year-old daughter of Ron and Lynne Hinrichsen. She attends Rock Creek High School and is a National Junior Angus Association Holds State Training member of the NJAA, the Kansas Junior Angus Association, where she has served as historian, reporter and director. She is a members Northand Angus Retreat Conference east Kansas District Jr. Angus Association. She has participated in local, The second annual State Training and Angus Retreat (STAR) Conference state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. Hinrichsen was held on Feb. 28– March 3 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The STAR Con- was also a participant in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development ference focuses on building strong leadership skills, creating networking (LEAD) conference in 2016 and the Raising the Bar conference in opportunities and strengthening communications between state Angus 2017.She is actively involved with her local, district, state and national associations. “The National Junior Angus Board developed STAR Confer- FFA chapter and her local 4-H ence to help initiate and enhance leadership skills, as well as build relaclub. tionships between state associations,” said Caitlyn Brandt, event coordina- The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of tor. “The conference had a packed schedule of events ranging from perparticipation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association sonal development workshops to getting to know the Angus Association.” activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

DIRECTORS

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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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

www.kanssasangus.org/kjaa

Running for the Roses The National Junior Angus Association prepares for the NJAS to be held in Louisville, Ky. This year marks the turn of a half century and the beginning of an era as the National Junior Angus Association is to host the 51st National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Juniors will “Win, Place and Show for the Purple,” July 14-20 in Louisville, Kentucky. With Churchhill Downs right around the corner junior members will be running for the roses in the heart of elite Thoroughbred racehorse country.

“Every year we look forward to the NJAS,” said Jaclyn Upperman, American Angus Association director of events and education. “Not only are great cattle exhibited, but even better juniors, families, and producers are able to come together and congregate to exemplify what truly makes the breed so great – the people.”

From the junior heifer show, to the surplus of contests offered, there’s something for everyone to get involved in. More than 1,000 head of registered Angus cattle will be exhibited including owned heifers, bred-andowned (B&O) heifers, cow-calf pairs, steers and B&O bulls. States will compete for best five head and state herdsman titles, while individual members will compete for Junior Premier Breeder and Junior Herdsman honors. A top-five selection of B&O heifers and owned heifers will be chosen at the conclusion of each respective show.

May 15 is the early-entry and ownership deadline, and participants can submit entries online at www.angus.org/njaa. Check-in for the 2019 NJAS will begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday July 14 and conclude at 8:00 p.m. The 53rd Annual National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest will be hosted in conjunction with the 2019 NJAS. Two participants selected from each state are eligible to compete for top showman honors.

The educational components of the show allow junior members to gain knowledge and confidence to think on their feet, as well as, an opportunity to develop professional skills in contests. The deadline for the graphic design, writing, photography, cook-off and auctioneering contests is May 15. Prepared speaking and career development entries are due by May 25, while team marketing powerpoints are no longer accepted after June 20. Contest sign-up at NJAS will only be available for a limited time during check-in for extemporaneous speaking, poster, judging, team sales, team fitting, quiz bowl and scrapbook.

Each state can enter a team in the quiz bowl, team sales, team fitting and team marketing contests. Also, each state can enter a team in the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-off, herdsmanship and scrapbook contests. Youth interested in participating in contests hosted at the NJAS can sign up during cattle check-in at the show.

Visit the NJAA website for more information on contest deadlines or contact the Events and Education department at 816-383-5100. Please note, there are no exceptions to any of the ownership or entry deadlines.

— Written by Karen Hiltbrand, American Angus Association.

KAA to Award two LEAD scholarships Apply online by May 26 The Kansas angus Association will award two LEAD scholarships to two juniors(14 to 21 years old) to attend the 2019 National Junior Angus Association LEAD Conference in Nashville, TN. Application deadline is May 26, 2019. The winners will be announced during the KJAA Picnic on June 1 during the Ks Jr Angus Preview Show in Hutchinson . The application deadline is May 26, 2019, applicants will be required to submit an online application. These scholarships are made possible through the Angus Foundation Kansas Angus Association Endowment.

For application, eligibility and requirements visit www.kanasangus.org

KJAA Preview Show June 1-2, 2019, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Ks Judge: Britney Creamer, Montrose, Co Entry Deadline May 25, 2019 for mailed/postmarked entries, May 27 11:59 pm CST for online entries. Entry fee $25 per head. www.kansasangus.org

Start your Summer at the Preview Show Kansas Junior Angus Association members are planning their annual summer Preview Show. The Preview Show will be June 1-2 ,2019 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The Saturday– Sunday event, will start with check-in, the annual meeting contests, Stock Show U and the picnic 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 2019 National Junior Angus Show contest in Louisville, KY, 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.

Hotel: A block of rooms is at the Atrium Hotel, block rate is $69 Saturday 5:30 pm Schedule of Events Friday May 31 -Grounds open for cattle 11 am 4 -5 pm – Early cattle check -in (may be limited to stamped papers)

Saturday, June 1( all activities are on the Ks State Fairgrounds) 9 am to 10 am– Cattle check in. Check tattoos/freeze brands and all original registration certificates. Weigh Educational Contest registration.

All cattle must be on grounds and checked in by 10 am.

12 pm– Contest and showmanship registration closes. KJAA members do not have to exhibit cattle to participate in the educational contests.

11 am– KJAA annual meeting. Officer elections.

1pm Herdsman Quiz. ; Coloring Contest 1:30 pm– Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Speech Contests. Ages 8-13, 14-17, 18-21. NJAS rules apply. www.angus.org/njaa 3 pm– Sales Talk Competition, ages 8-13, 14-17, 18-21. Compete as individuals, NJAS format and rules. www.angus.org/njaa TBA- fitting contest- select 4 NJAS team members 4:30 pm- Kansas Angus Auxiliary meeting 5:30 pm–Sullivan’s Supply Stock Show U - Fitting, Showmanship, Show Attire, Plus Fun for ALL! 7 pm– KJAA Picnic and Awards Ceremony. $10 per person (please make reservation with entry or if not exhibiting email kansasaangus@wbsnet,org by May 27) Sunday, June 2 9 am– KJAA Preview Show • Steers : Registered Angus ,Commercial Angus, Predominantly Black Angus–Cross • Bred & Owned Heifers • Owned Heifers • Cow/Calf Pairs • B/O Bulls • Supreme Champion Selection Showmanship: NJAS representatives selection, PeeWee- Non -exhibitors 8 and under, Novice- KJAA members exhibiting cattle 7-9 years old, Junior- 10-13, Intermediate 14-17, Senior 18-21.Ages of 1/1/19, must exhibit OWN animal with exception of NJAS selection class and PeeWee Class.

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2019 Kansas Junior Angus Preview Show▪ June 1-2 ▪KS State Fairgrounds

Rules & Entry Form

Form also available on line at www.kansasangus.org ▪ online deadline May 27* 1. Tie facilities will be available for use by exhibitors on Friday, May 31—11 am 2. Cattle must be checked in by Saturday , June 1, 2019 at 10 a.m.

3. The KJAA Preview show will be held at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. There will be a $25.00 entry fee for each animal entered; postmark deadline is My 25, 2019 or Submit on-line at www.kansasangus.org on or before 11:59 pm cst May 27 NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted. Ribbons for each class will be provided as well as champion and reserve champion ribbons for divisions and overall awards. After check-in cattle must remain on KSF until release, cattle are released after completion of their respective classes.

4. All registration papers must be properly transferred according to the rules of the American Angus Association and solely in the name of the junior exhibitor by May 25. for owned heifers and steers. You must have your ORIGINAL registration papers with you at the show.

5. Tattoos and original registration papers will be checked at the show. Any animal that is not tattooed or has an incorrect tattoo will not be allowed to show. Freeze brands allowed as per AAA rules.

6.Health papers are not required, but cattle must not have warts, active ringworm or show signs of sickness or disease. Females (of age) are to be OCV. 7. Females must be born on/after September 1, 2017 to be eligible to show.

8. Bred-and-owned heifers may not be entered in the owned show.

9. STEERS-Classes for registered Angus steers, commercial purebred Angus steers and Angus-based predominantly black crossbred (Angus sire or dam) steers, born on/after January 1, 2018 . Registered Steers must comply with NJAA rules. Commercial Angus and Angus Cross steers must comply with Kansas 4-H and FFA rules. Reg. steers show by age.

10. BULL show for registered bred-and-owned Angus bulls born January 1, 2018- December 31, 2018.

11.COW/CALF pairs may be exhibited provided the calf is bred-and-owned by the exhibitor and the junior is the sole recorded owner of the cow. If entries are sufficient a bred & owned class may be made. A.) If the cow was not bred by the exhibitor, the issue date on the recorded transfer of the cow must precede the breeding date of the cow for the calf at side. B.) Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and must have been born on or after September 1, 2018C.) Calf must be registered by show date and shown on halter.

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12. Contestants must show their own animals unless 2 or more are exhibited in the same class in such case another KJAA member is allowed to show.. In the case of illness or injury a KJAA member may be allowed to show in your place with a written doctor’s excuse. Notice must be received at check in. In the case of an emergency illness or injury at the show after cattle check-in , the show chairman (KJAA president) must be notified prior to the class in order for a substitute showman. Failure to show a doctor’s excuse or in the case of a show emergency contact with show chairman prior to entering the class will result in disqualification of the entry.

13. Classes will be set up according to age and number entered. Steers refer to #9 14. Exhibitors must be members of the KJAA. If not a member, you can join when entering.

15.Cattle will be bedded on provided chips. Bring your own feed and hay as well as straw for tie-out area. No feed or straw sales during show.

16. SHOWMANSHIP– Novice (ages 9 & under must be an exhibitor), Junior (ages 10-13), Intermediate (14-17) and Senior (18-21) showmanship contests will be held. (all ages as of January 1, 2019) . Each contestant must own and exhibit their animal***. You must be an exhibitor to show in showmanship; exception is pee wee class.

17. Members ages (14-21) competing to represent Kansas at the NJAS showmanship contest will compete in a specific showmanship class. You may compete in only 1 showmanship class. ***Older members competing to go to the NJAS may borrow a heifer , however you must notify an advisor or KJAA president (show chairman) before entering & showing. You must have been a KJAA & NJAA member prior to showing. ****Cow/calf pairs are not recommended for showmanship, if an exhibitor has only a pair an exception may be made by speaking to the show chairman or advisor to allow borrowing a heifer for showmanship. The pair will not be permitted in ring, it must be separated either the cow or calf shown individually.

18. The MEMBERS of the KJAA have voted that this be a “no fit” show, defined as exhibitors may not use any glue, adhesive, coloring or paint products.. Oils, “kleen sheen” type products, and foams are allowed. If you have questions ask! Aerosols will not be allowed in the make up area 19. Show dress code– NJAA rules. Collared tucked in shirt.

 Judge: Britney Creamer, Montrose, CO

Online ENTRY and FEE PAY www.kansasangus.org

2019 KJAA Preview Show Entry Form- Entry Deadline Postmark May 25 2019 ▪Online May 27.

Section 1: Registered Angus Steers Section 2: Commercial Purebred Angus Steers Section 3: Angus based Cross Bred Steers Section 4: Bred & Owned Heifers Section 5: Owned Heifers Section 6: Cow/Calf Pairs Section 7: Bred & Owned Bulls

Section

Name of Animal

Showmanship Class: □ Novice 9 & under

Reg. #

□ Jr. 10-13

Date of Birth

□ Int. 14-17

□ Sr.18-21

Sire’s complete name

□NJAS selection 14-21

Please check only one box. NO FEE for showmanship - age as of Jan 1, 2019 A pee– wee division for non-exhibitors will be available– no entry required.

Exhibitor Name___________________________________ Birth Date__________( month/date/year) Age on Jan. 1____ AAA member Code_________ Address____________________________ City_______________ST_____________Zip__________ Phone_____________Email________________ Are you a first time KJAA exhibitor ? Yes NO ▪ Are you a member of the Ks Jr. Angus Association? YES NO ; if no enclose $5 membership dues, valid until age 21.

Use a separate form for each exhibitor. Copies accepted.

____ # of Entries x $25 per head

$_______Total

Are you planning to exhibit or attend the National Jr. Angus Show in Kentucky ? YES NO If yes– t-shirt size_____ Youth or Adult PICNIC : How many from your family will attend the family KJAA picnic on the evening of Saturday, June 1 ?_____ Please fill out only one reservation per family. Please plan to pay for meals at check– in approx $10 /per person.

Mail with entry fee of $25 /head. Checks payable to KJAA. To: Anna Carpenter , KJAA President; 37929 Wabaunsee Rd, Wamego, Ks 66547 NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. ( see # 3) Non refundable fees. Enter & pay online www.kansasangus.org

Group photo at Fink Beef Genetics.

Junior Members Take on ‘Angus in the Little Apple’

On the Front Cover– KS delegates at Sankey’s 6 N Ranch.

Leadership event in Manhattan, Kan., brings together 67 junior Angus leaders.

Angus juniors have many opportunities to travel the country with the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and learn from knowledgeable experts in the beef cattle business throughout the year. Most recently, NJAA members met March 21–24 in Manhattan, Kansas, to participate in a Raising the Bar conference.

“Kanas State University is a popular location for Angus juniors to continue their education,” said Jera Pipkin, NJAA Junior Board Membership Director and Raising the Bar facilitator. “I know quite a few junior members attended with the hope that Raising the Bar would help them make their college decision.” Sponsored by the Angus Foundation, the conference hosted 67 Angus junior leaders from 23 state junior Angus associations. Participants toured the Kansas State University (KSU) campus, heard from industry experts, took part in leadership training workshops, participated in a challenge course and spent time networking with other participants.

“The Flint Hills is an area highly populated with Angus breeders, so taking the event to Manhattan was a must,” said Caitlyn Brandt, American Angus Association events and education coordinator. “Juniors were able to learn more about Angus cattle and agriculture as a whole while in Kansas.”

While at K-State, juniors members heard from faculty, toured Weber Arena, Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit (KABSU), K-State Purebred Beef Teaching Unit and the Hal Ross Flour Mill, as well as the O.H. Kruse Feed Technology Innovation Center. “For the first time this year junior members had the opportunity to break out and personally learn from professors in different majors at the K-State College of Agriculture,” Brandt said. “Our hope is this opened soon-to-be college bound student’s eyes to all the different programs available to them.”

The group visited Fink Beef Genetics in Randolph and Sankey’s 6N Ranch in Council Grove. Raising the Bar participants also toured the Flint Hills Discovery Center and stepped up and tested their abilities to work as a team at the low ropes course at the KState Challenge Course.

“As always, a special thank you to all of those who helped make this educational experience possible for Angus juniors,” Brandt said. “Raising the Bar conferences allow juniors the unique chance to prepare for the future by showcasing a land grant university while also networking with juniors from across the country and gaining leadership skills along the way.”

Now in its 12th year, Raising the Bar continues to foster the development of Angus youth by hosting events in regions across the country. The NJAA, with sponsorship from the Angus Foundation, has conducted Raising the Bar conferences in cities such as Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Ames, Iowa; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To learn more about how to participate in an upcoming Raising the Bar conference, visit njaa.info. — by Karen Hiltbrand, American Angus Association.

Photos by Anne Lampe– for more photos visit Facebook @kansasangus

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Showring Purple

SchillingR&L Full Disclosure won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2019 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the March 2018 son of Schillings R&L Classified. He first won calf champion. Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla., evaluated the 100 entries.

Silveiras Saras Dream 7360 won owned reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2019 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Morgan Wise, Topeka.

Hinrichsen Bardot 8042 won reserve grand champion female at the 2019 Phenotype and Genotype Show (PGS) held in conjunction with the Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the June 2018 daughter of 44 Ten X 1579. She first won division 1 champion. John Dickinson, Sacramento, Calif., evaluated the 19 entries.

Bar S Pride 7617 won bred-andowned reserve junior champion heifer at the 2019 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Jayce Dickerson, Paradise .

Bar S Pride 8482 won reserve late heifer calf champion at the 2019 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Jayce Dickerson, Paradise.

Lakeview Barbara 048 won owned reserve early spring heifer calf champion at the 2019 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Ethan Dickerson, Paradise.

WNAF –Reno photos by Katie Colyer

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Sunset Poppy 701 of RCC won owned reserve junior champion heifer at the 2019 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Abbie Schwab, Goddard.

Sankeys Lucy 825 won owned reserve late spring heifer calf champion at the 2019 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Mia Hastings, Wamego.

Sankeys Lucy 825 won division 2 champion at 2019 Phenotype and Genotype Show (PGS) held in conjunction with the Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Mia Hastings, Wamego.

Sankeys Weigh Up 803 won early junior bull calf champion at the 2019 Western National Angus Futurity (WNAF) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, April 14 in Reno, Nev. Chris & Sharon Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., and Simons Cattle Company, Farley, Iowa .

Sankeys Lucy 825 won reserve grand champion female at the 2019 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Angus Show, Feb. 26 in Houston, Texas. Mia Hastings, Wamego, Kan., owns the April 2018 daughter of C&C McKinley 3000 EXAR. She first claimed junior calf champion.

Dave Allan, Schulenburg, Texas, evaluated the 55 entries. Photo by Radale Tiner, American Angus Association.

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Those Famous Gloves

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary American Angus Auxiliary Nominations Open The volunteer organization is seeking new leaders to serve as officers, regional directors The American Angus Auxiliary is committed to serving the Business Breed through a number of capacities each year. Youth scholarships and awards, educational events such as the All-American Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-off, Women Connected Conference, scholarship workshops and supporting state Auxiliaries are just a few of the ways the volunteer organization gives back to the Angus business – efforts made possible thanks to a dedicated group of leaders. If you feel strongly about the future of the Angus breed and the Auxiliary’s mission, serving on the national level is a wonderful way to contribute, says Leslie Mindemann, Auxiliary advisor and past president. “All it takes is a love for the breed and our kids to become involved at this level,” Mindemann said. “The achievements, experiences and friendships made possible by serving in a leadership position have been so rewarding.”

Kansas Angus Auxiliary Jr Challenge and Premier Jr Exhibitor Award applications due May 25– postmarked or emailed to President Wendy Flory—for application visit

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www.kansasangus.org/ks-angus-auxiliary Premier Jr Exhibitor Award : points accumulated showing registered Angus cattle - May 2018-May 2019 Jr. Challenge Award: points accumulated in jr. Angus and beef industry leadership, judging , educational contests, showmanship and more– May 2018-May 2019

► Auxiliary Summer Meeting▪ Saturday, June 1 ▪ 4:30 pm ▪ Ks State Fairgrounds ▪ KJAA Preview Show

The American Angus Auxiliary is now accepting nominations for the following positions: the 2019-2020 secretary/treasurer and directors for Regions 4, 5, and 6 (Midwest, South, and Northeast) Regional Directors are elected by member vote within their respective regions. Officer positions are elected at the Annual Meeting in November. If you or someone you know is interested in a position on the American Angus Auxiliary executive team, please request a nomination from Mindemann, who also serves as the Nomination Committee Chair. After closing nominations, Aug. 1, prospective candidates will be contacted by the committee to verify the nominee’s acceptance, complete an application, discuss the election process, duties, and answer questions.

The American Angus Auxiliary consists of individuals interested in the welfare of the Angus breed and its youth. For more details on Auxiliary activities, the respective regions or officer duties, contact Mindemann or visit www.angusauxiliary.com and click on the “Guidelines” link.

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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

Thirty–two Kansas Juniors received the American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement . Pictured are those that were present a the KJAA meeting in January. Ks Angus Auxiliary Achievement Chairman Emily Mullin ( front row far right) presented the certificates.

Receiving 2018 certificates were: Anna Carpenter Laura Carpenter ,Alex Cozzitorto ,Ethan Dickerson Grady Dickerson ,Jayce Dickerson, Kady Figge, Caleb Flory, Brandon Frederick ,Lauren Frederick, Megan Green, Mia Hastings ,Cale Hinrichsen ,Eva Hinrichsen, Bryanna Hite ,Macey Lewis, Madison Loeschke Sarah Loomis, Elyse Louderback, Anna McCurry, Jackson McCurry, Taylor Nikkel, Clay Pelton, Sarah Pelton ,Kaelyn Schilling, Channing Schneider Abbie Schwab ,Nicholas Siemens, Kelsey Theis, Morgan Woodbury, Austin Woodrow and Baylee Wulfkuhle.

About the Certificate of Achievement: . The Certificate of Achievement is issued only for outstanding achievements at national, state and district (tricounty) levels. County-level achievements are not eligible. In a given year, a qualifying junior Angus member will receive one certificate, in recognition of their achievement record as reported during the year (from October 1st of the previous year to September 30th of the current year). Achievements that qualify: Champion or reserve champion bull, heifer, steer or cow-calf pair; division champion or reserve division champion bull, heifer, steer or cow-calf pair; awards in showmanship, judging, carcass classes, scholarship competitions, royalty competitions and all National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) recognized competitions, including those held at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Gold, Silver and Bronze awards also qualify, as do leadership roles or positions that were held during that time. The application can be printed and mailed in or you may submit it via e-mail to American Angus Auxiliary chairpersons Carol Bloom or Erica Styles. For more information visit www.angusauxiliary.com/leadership/certificate-of-achievement

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Ks Angus Calendar*

$Value Updates The American Angus Association. Board of Directors approved changes to the $Value Indexes during the February board meeting Feb. 1821, 2019. Updated $Value Indexes will be available this June, and changes include revisions to Beef Value ($B), adding Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) and rounding all $Values to whole dollars to eliminate decimals. Quality Grade ($QG) and Yield Grade ($YG) will be removed because $QG is redundant to the Marbling EPD, and $YG is redundant to Fat and REA EPDs. In addition, a combined index will be implemented June 2020 with a complete education plan to be executed with the membership and industry to take place over the next 15 months.

The use of multi-trait selection indexes as tools for commercial cowcalf operators and seedstock breeders is rapidly evolving in the beef industry. Selection indexes are a tool to select for several traits at once. An index approach takes into account genetic and economic values to select for economic merit. A multi-trait index approach can be contrasted to single-trait selection or independent culling levels. An index is challenging to develop, but the end result is easy to use, adding simplicity and convenience of a multi-trait approach. The Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) currently available through the American Angus Association, along with numerous individual performance measures, can become overwhelming. Weaned Calf Value ($W), Feedlot Value ($F), Grid Value ($G) and Beef Value ($B) are bioeconomic values, expressed in dollars per head, to assist commercial beef producers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions. $VALUE INDEXES JUNE 2019 UPDATES • $B – A new model for Beef Value ($B) will be implemented, which more correctly aligns with today’s heavier fed cattle weights. One effect of the new model will be and place a greater emphasis on marbling and yield. Additionally, marbling premiums will be increased knowing that a high percentage of Angus cattle are going to be marketed on a high-quality grid.

• $W – The current Weaned Calf Value ($W) will remain the same with the routine annual update to economic assumptions.

• $M – Maternal Weaned Calf Value will include nine traits with a greater emphasis on maternal traits than any of the tools currently available. Traits in the $M value will include calving ease direct and maternal, weaning weight, milk, mature weight, heifer pregnancy, docility and foot score – both claw set and foot angle EPDs. This transition will help producers to better define efficiency in a commercial cow-calf environment. .

• $QG and $YG - The current $Values for $QG and $YG will be eliminated as they are duplicative to EPDs currently in place. ($QG is redundant to the Marbling EPD, while $YG is redundant to Fat and REA EPDs).

• $G – Economic models utilized in new $B will also be applied to Grid Value. $G should still be used to predict profitability differences in progeny for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires.

Traits contributing directly to the index include carcass weight, marbling, ribeye area, and fat.

• $F – Economic models utilized in new $B will also be applied to Feedlot Value. $F should be used to predict profitability differences when comparing progeny for postweaning feedlot merit assuming producers will retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell cattle on a carcass weight basis. Traits contributing directly to the index include yearling weight (gain), carcass weight and feed efficiency.

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AngusSource Adds New Process Verified Claim AS-Angus-Sired Genetics is back on the roster for AngusSource.

Cattle producers can once again verify their Angus-sired genetics through AngusSource ®, the USDA Process Verified Program (PVP) from the American Angus Association ®. AS-Angus-Sired Genetics (ASASG) was added as the sixth AngusSource PVP point on March 15, 2019, AS-ASG, verifies calves are sired by 100 percent registered Angus bulls, joins Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC), AS-NeverEver3 (AS-NE3), AS-Cattle Care and Handling (AS-CCH) and AS-Calf Management (AS-CM) as AngusSource enrollment options. As the program’s base PVP, all calf crops are automatically enrolled into Group Age and Source. Packers and feedyards were the driving force to add AS-ASG back into the lineup, since many packers use AngusSource in their GLA. Standing for government live Angus, the GLA specifies the characteristics that make cattle eligible for approved beef programs claiming Angus influence. It may be included in program descriptions like this:(a) are derived from cattle that meet the phenotypic or genotypic (AngusSource ®) requirements of the USDA Specification for Characteristics of Cattle Eligible for Approved Beef Programs Claiming Angus Influence (GLA), This means calves that are not black-hided but are enrolled in AS-ASG can qualify for black-hided packer premiums if it is written into the packer’s GLA.AngusSource verification certificates indicate which programs calf crops are enrolled in. Producers who choose to enroll in ASASG will see the registered Angus sire’s name and registration number on their verification certificate.

The Best of Both Worlds Commercial producers who are loyal Angus bull customers have the option to dual enroll in AngusSource and Angus Link SM, the Association’s feeder cattle program, to maximize their marketing opportunities and receive the best return-on-investment for using registered Angus genetics. AngusSource requirements for dual-enrolled calves include Group Age and Source and AS-ASG at minimum. Producers will receive AngusSource and Angus Link certificates along with online marketing support and support from the Association’s field staff. For more information about AngusSource enrollment, visit angussource.com.

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