Nebraska Angus News March/April 2017 Edition

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Inside this Issue President Speaks ..............................6 AAA Board Update ............................8 Junior Viewpoint..............................10 NJAA Board Member ......................12 Angus Queen Profile..................16-17 Sale Reports ..............................28,30 Sale Calendar ................................36

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information presented by academic and industry professionals.

Learn more about the event and registration process on page 31.

Our annual directory will be assembled and printed this summer. To be listed in this book, 2017 membership dues must be paid by May 15th, 2017. If you’d like to place an ad in the directory, ad space reservations are also due May 15th and final ad copy will be due by June 1st. There will be no wiggle room in these dates!! We need this additional lead time to get the book properly assembled and back from the printer by the first part of July.

Watch our website for upcoming information on our Annual Angus Tour to be held in the North Platte area. Planning is currently underway for an outstanding tour.

As soon as more details are available, they will be listed on our website.

Here are just a few events coming on our calendar in the next few months: April 15 • Nebraska Angus Queen applications DUE April 15 • Nebraska Angus Ass’n/Zoetis scholarship Applications DUE May 15 • Nebraska Annual Directory ad space reservations DUE May 26-28 • Nebraska Jr. Preview Show/Banquet/ Queen Contest in Broken Bow July 20th • 2017 Husker Harvest Days Pen reservations DUE September 12-14 • 2017 Husker Harvest Days exhibit – Grand Island

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ebraskans are known for generously supporting their young Angus producers.

The Nebraska Angus Board of Directors is pleased to announce they are again, able to offer scholarship dollars in a program partnering with Zoetis, to college age Angus producers. Please see the rules and application process on page 24-25. These are also available on our website, on the home page.

Application deadline is April 15, 2017. Enough Nebraska Angus members submitted DNA tests that we are able to offer $1,000 in scholarship funds. A scholarship selection committee will determine the selection and number of recipients and dollars for each winner. It could be one $1,000 scholarship, four $250 scholarships or any combination the selection committee deems appropriate based on applicants. The scholarship funds are available to current college students enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year college or trade school program in their second or third or fourth year of study. The board made no restrictions on previous winners (if they meet all the rules), meaning they could apply and be awarded funds in 2017, even if they received funds in 2016. We’ll award the funds at the State Jr. Angus show and Banquet in Broken Bow, May 26-28th, 2017.

On page 16 you’ll find a article on this year’s current Nebraska Angus Queen, Sydni Lienemann of Princeton. While you could say she’s following in her older sister’s 2013 footsteps as queen, Sydni is definitely her own person, with her own exciting way of representing Nebraska’s Angus breeders.

Be sure to check out her story.

The Cattlemen’s Boot Camp in Lincoln, NE will be held on April 27-28 at the Animal Science Complex on the University of Nebraska’s East Campus in Lincoln, Neb. The educational event will be jointly hosted by the American Angus Association and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), and will provide purebred and commercial cattle producers with timely

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120 day re por t (F e b. 11, 2017) The Nebraska Bull Test has 177 bulls consigned from 28 consignors for the 54th annual bull test and sale. The bulls include 108 growth angus bulls as well as 65 calving ease bulls that were weighed on test Oct 14th for the start of the test. The 120 day weight was taken on Feb 11th.

High ADG calving ease bull- Lot 28CE: owner: Rocking M Livestock & Mill Iron Hanging O Cattle of Sargent, Nebr Sire: KM Broken Bow 002; ADG: 5.20 lb.: ADG ratio 143; WDA: 3.86 lb.; WDA ratio 116; wt: 1429 lb.

High WDA calving ease bull- Lot 28CE: owner: Rocking M Livestock & Mill Iron Hanging O Cattle of Sargent, Nebr Sire: KM Broken Bow 002; ADG: 5.20 lb.: ADG ratio 143; WDA: 3.86 lb.; WDA ratio 116; wt: 1429 lb.

High ADG growth angus bull- Lot 86: owner: Double D Angus of Linwood, Nebr; Sire: Chisum 6175; ADG: 5.07 lb.: ADG ratio 135; WDA: 3.96 lb.; WDA ratio 114; wt: 1500 lb.

High WDA growth angus bull- Lot 20: owner: Anderson Bros Angus, Ong, Nebr; Sire: Koupals B+B Fort Knox 2077; ADG: 4.43 lb.: ADG ratio 118; WDA: 4.05 lb.; WDA ratio 117; wt: 1420 lb.

High ADG sire group- Lots 28CE, 29, 30; owner: Rocking M Livestock & Mill Iron Hanging O Cattle of Sargent, Nebr Sire: KM Broken Bow 002; ADG: 4.56 lb.: ADG ratio 123; WDA: 3.62 lb.; WDA ratio 106; ave wt: 1327 lb.

High WDA sire group- Lots 135, 138, 139; owner: Boyles Angus of Mason City, Nebr; Sire: SAV Angus Valley 1867; ADG: 4.24 lb.: ADG ratio 113; WDA: 3.82 lb.; WDA ratio 110; ave wt: 1507 lb.

The test sale will be March 22 at 1:00 pm at Broken Bow Livestock in Broken Bow, Nebr. For more information contact: Mick Phillips, Manager at 308-764-2378. Or check us out at www.nebraskabulltest.com.

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President Speaks By:

Brock Foxhoven NAA President

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s I sit down to right this, I can only imagine this finds most of you in the same position as me, calving season and putting the final touches into your sale offering. The relentless hours of checking cows and trying to keep your feet underneath you are starting to catch up.

It is still easy to get excited though knowing that there's a cow calving that you were so excited about, even before she was bred last spring. There are endless thoughts that go through my mind when mating cows to A.I. them, a guy can drive himself crazy thinking about all the mating options he could use just to inseminate one cow. Now more than ever is when your mating will determine a profit for the year. I have no doubt in my mind that Nebraska Angus Seedstock producers are giving their all to put out all the information possible to make your next mating investment an easy and profitable one.

One of the greatest things about this Association is it's pro-

Nebraska Angus Association President Brock Foxhoven, Crofton 402/640-5386

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ducers. These are hands down some of the classiest guys in the nation. They are always willing to help out and make this breed even greater than it already is. By saying that, I mean they are goinh yo answer your call and tell you the best way to utilize genetics that they have or are using. So feel free to give any of our great producers a call and let them help you on your next investment.

In closing, I would like to say best of luck to everyone with calving and their production sales. If at any time, myself or any of the directors can be of assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.

Brock Foxhoven NAA, President (402) 640-5386 brock_foxhoven@yahoo.com

Vice President Dave Nichols, Chambers 402/340-3810 nichols@kmtel.net

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Past President Vince Bickel, Gordon 308/360-0336 vmbickel@gpcom.net

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North Director (Term Expires 12/18)

Ben Andrews, Bassett 402/382-8181 ben@svr-angus.com

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Danny Poss, Scotia 308/541-0417 possangus@nctc.net

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Jeff Ruggles, McCook 308/340-8831

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John Carlson, Columbus 402/276-6468

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Front Row: Left to Right: Dave Nichols, Vice President, Chambers; Brock Foxhoven, President, Crofton; Suzy Hebbert, Sec/Mgr, Ashby; Vince Bickel, Past President, Gordon.

Back Row: Left to Right: John Carlson, Northeast Director, Columbus; Jeff Ruggles, South Director, McCook; Danny Poss, Central Director, Scotia; Matt Dolezal, West Director, Rushville; Brett Weers, Southeast Director, Beatrice; Chris Fryzek, Commercial Director, Madrid; Ben Andrews, North Director, Bassett.

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ith 2017 in full swing, here’s to a successful calving season for our neighbors and friends in the cattle industry.

In past columns, I have addressed the unparalleled strength not only of the American Angus Association, but also of its entities, Certified Angus Beef, Angus Genetics Incorporated, and Angus Productions Incorporated.

The final entity I would like to address is the Angus Foundation, and the extraordinary job President Milford Jenkins and his staff to do with this fundraising arm of our Association. Founded in 1980, the stated mission of the Foundation is to “secure, manage, and steward charitable gifts for the purpose of cultivating and fostering the advancement of education, youth and research activities.” The common tagline associated with the Foundation is: Advancing the Future of the Angus Breed!

The Foundation sponsors a number of highly successful fund raising campaigns each year. For several years now, the Foundation has held the Angus Foundation Heifer Package at the National Western Stock Show that has been very well received. In addition to numerous other fundraising events throughout the year, the Foundation has established a VISA credit card that will contribute a percentage of every purchase you make to the Foundation’s reserves.

The role of the Foundation is not only to gather funds, but to distribute them wisely. The Foundation is a key supporter to the National Junior Angus Association and its events.

Also, there are over 55 scholarships distributed to both undergraduate and graduate students through the Foundation.

In addition, it sponsors various educational conferences offered throughout the year for members.

Among these are the Beef Leaders Institute for 25-45 year old members, the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development Conference, the Women Connected Conference, the Youth Beef Industry Conference, and the Foundation also selects one young breeder per year to serve as a representative of the Angus Association to the Young Cattleman’s Conference in Washington DC.

On the AAA website, under the “About the Foundation” tab, there is a section labeled Current Impact of the Angus Foundation. Included in this information is a listing of the Foundation’s activities and sponsorships.

Maybe a little less known, but definitely integral, is the Foundation’s support of research projects within the Association. Currently, the research donations are being distributed to the Genomic Sequencing of Angus Sires, The Beef Cow Biological Efficiency Research, and the Genetic Evaluation Methodology for Traits of Economic Importance in Angus Cattle Research.

Those are lengthy titles, but the information provided will be disseminated into practical working knowledge that will help us all to improve our breed.

A Foundation the size of ours is also dependent on us, as regular folk, who are out in the field spreading the word about the support it provides to our youth, as well as the education and research that benefits everyone.

As with most charitable organizations, there’s a myriad of ways in which contributions can be received, and every single donation, no matter the size, is important and greatly appreciated.

My congratulations to the exceptional Foundation staff for its great success, and my gratitude to all of you who have been integral ambassadors for it over the years, who have contributed to it in the past, and who will consider contributing to it in the future.

Sincerely,

Jerry Connealy AAA Director (308) 544-6552 jsconnealy@gmail.com

Junior Viewpoint By:

Savannah Schafer, NJAA President

Hello Angus Friends!

Nebraska Junior Angus Association 2017 Officers & Directors

President Savannah Schafer Nehawka, NE • 402/235-2658 1st Vice President Dakota Lovett Bladen, NE • 402/756-1011 2nd Vice President Miles Stagemeyer Page, NE • 402/338-5562 Secretary/Treasurer Miranda Raithel Falls City, NE • 402/245-2538 Historian Montana Lovett Bladen, NE • 402/756-1011 Director Reagan Skow Palisade, NE • 308/285-3313 Director Kyra Meyer Blue Hill, NE • 402/756-2488 Director Jace Stagemeyer Page, NE • 402/338-5562

Advisors: Jeff and Sandy Lovett 16310 S Conestoga Ave. Bladen, NE 68928 402/756-1011 Kent & Michelle Nelson 43165 River Canyon Rd Anselmo, NE 68813 308/749-2550 Brian and Tiffany Stoller 35789 Hwy 6 Palisade, NE 69040 308/285-3313 10 • Nebraska Angus Association News • March/April 2017

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he groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter on February 2nd, but it seems like spring has sprung in my area! Many of you have been hit with hefty snowfalls but my area has received little precipitation. I hope that the groundhog was wrong and spring is truly here but the weather is just too nice for February.

Mother Nature must certainly be planning a surprise for us in the next few weeks! I hope you all have a successful calving season in spite of the weather.

On behalf of the Nebraska Junior Angus Association, I want to send a “tasty” thank you to Dick Holman and the Nebraska Angus Association for competing in the Nebraska Cattlemen’s second Battle of the Breeds during the Classic! As I’m writing this early and the contest has yet to be held, the Angus steaks will be awardwinning and absolutely delicious!

Here are a few dates to remember and check the green book for additional deadlines.

March 1: Raising the Bar (Des Moines, IA) Registration due March 2-5: Raising the Bar (Baton Rouge, LA) april 6-9: Raising the Bar (Des Moines, IA) May 1: Application for Gold Award due May 1: CAB/NJAA scholarship applications due May 1: Angus Foundation scholarship applications due May 15: Ownership and early entry deadline for NJAA Show Our state show and banquet are May 26 – May 28th in Broken Bow. The Nebraska Junior Angus officer team will be organizing this event. Please contact one of the officers if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. The motel information is listed below. Remember to ask for the Nebraska Junior Angus Show when making reservations. The junior meeting is on Saturday, May 27th, and information will be coming in the mail.

Boarders Inn and Suites (308) 872.6428 Cobblestone Hotel and Suites (308) 767.2060 The National Junior Angus Show runs July 9-15 in Des Moines. We have several blocks of rooms being held for our exhibitors. Michelle Nelson is the person to contact if you need to make reservations!

It is unbelievable that Des Moines will be my last national show! The first state show I attended was held in Central City. My parents and I were shocked when everyone (except for us)

raised their hands to indicate they would be attending the National Show in Indianapolis! Who would travel that far hauling cattle and why? However, my first year of being a Nebraska Junior Angus member and getting to know all of you changed our minds and the Schafers traveled more than we ever imagined! I will be forever grateful to this association for being the reason we left the safety of our little farm and ventured out into this beautiful country of ours! Our travels included wonderful friends, beautiful countryside, meeting new people, and competing with Angus enthusiasts from all over the country! I thank each of you who raised your hand many years ago, opening the door to adventure for me!

For all of you just starting your Angus showing career, my advice is to get involved in everything! Participate in every contest offered and leave the safety of your state area to venture out to meet new people. Lifelong friendships and wonderful memories will be made if you do. Jump in and share your passion as well as interests and talents. Be the first to raise your hand when asked about traveling to a national show! Most importantly, enjoy every moment because time passes too quickly!

There are not enough words to express how thankful I am for each and every one of you. You have impacted my life in some way and I would not be the person I am today without your friendship, support, and encouragement. Although I am ending my junior career, I will still be at events and only a phone call away. I will gladly help wash or dry a calf, feed, carry water buckets, and do stall duty if and when you need an extra pair of hands.

Once again, thank you for all the wonderful memories throughout my years as a Nebraska Junior Angus Member.

I have truly been blessed!

Until the cows come home, Savannah Schafer 9320 94th Street Nehawka, NE 68413 savannah.schafer24@gmail.com (402) 429-9045

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Michaela Clowser NJAA Member

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y desire to serve on the NJAA board originated over 12 years ago. It began while participating in my first NJAS in Denver in 2005. At that time I was a shy 10 year old looking for a way to get involved. While attending the show with my parents I caught my first glimpse of the green coats in action. I noticed how they conducted themselves in the show ring, at the various contests and the opening and closing ceremonies. The conduct I refer to is: professionalism, helpfulness and respectfulness combined with their positive energy and genuine excitement and enthusiasm. I knew right then and there that I wanted to try for a position on the board; to follow the example set by the National Junior Angus Board members. I held true to this desire as I became a more seasoned junior member. Mentorship provided by others such as my older sister, Jessica, helped me prepare for the board. This is solid advice that I would encourage any junior wishing to run for the board, start as early in your junior career as possible and commit. Other reasons to serve on the board included my strong desire to give back to an association that provided me numerous opportunities for growth and experience as a developing leader. Additionally, I was extremely grateful for the many scholarships I received; these have provided me much financial support in pursuit of my educational goals. Above all, I wanted to share my ideas and vision at a national level.

As my top priority, my focus is supporting all junior members.

Since joining the board, the most exciting moment thus far was having my name called at closing ceremonies in Grand Island this past summer at the NJAS. From there I hit the ground running. The newly elected six imme-

diately made plans to attend LEAD, in Phoenix, AZ to take part in various leadership roles and activities. After LEAD, I assisted with the Open and Jr. Angus shows at both Louisville and Denver. I have met with the Nebraska Jr Angus Board and Advisors to assist with By-Law review and meeting organization and preparation. I recently researched and drafted an article on CAB for the “Directions”, the newsletter of the National Junior Angus Association. Finally, as I write this article I am preparing to go to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to participate in the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL). This is the Canadian version of our LEAD conference.

If I can be of any assistance to Junior members in our state or from other states, feel free to contact me any time.

I look forward to the exciting future of the National Junior Angus Association and the Angus breed.

Sincerely, Michaela Clowser NJAA Board Member

Nebraska Angus Queen Spotlight Nebraska’s Angus Queen

Sydni Lienemann Sydni Lienemann, college freshman from Princeton, NE is our reigning Nebraska Angus Queen.

She has two older siblings, Maci and Taylon, and a younger sister Skylar. She’s been involved in the Angus business as long as she can remember, as her parents started the family’s Angus operation over 20 years ago with the purchase of six Angus cows from the local sale barn.

Their herd started out as a hobby for her Dad, Trevor-something to keep him busy before and after work. At the time, he was working as a certified public accountant. Her Mom, Torri was completing graduate school, earning her PhD. in special education.

While the Angus cattle may have been a hobby in the beginning, Sydni and her family became fully invested in the new business venture expanding the herd to present number of 300 head of cows. Sydni and each of her siblings work with the cattle, and because the kids were involved with the cattle, they joined the Nebraska Junior Angus Association.

As a member of the Junior group, Sydni has been involved in leadership positions. She has served as a director and Historian, where she compiled the group’s annual scrapbook, in digital form.

She’s also participated at the National Junior Angus shows in several events including prepared public speaking, extemporaneous speaking, team sales, team fitting and quiz bowl. This coming July she’ll represent our Nebraska Jr. Association and our breeders as Queen at the National Junior Angus show in Des Moines.

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minors in Entrepreneurship and Beef Industry Scholars. So far, she says the Entrepreneurship classes are her favorites. With her school schedule she has little time

for activities outside of school, but she continues to be involved with her family’s herd and as Queen she has attended the Nebraska State Fair, the 2017 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Angus Show and Sale. She also attends Nebraska Angus members sales to promote the Angus Breed.

Sydni says becoming has been a long time goal, she has wanted to be queen since she saw Kourtney Nelson (NAA Queen in 2005-5006) serve as Queen at one of earliest shows Sydni can remember attending. When Maci, Sydni’s oldest sister was selected Queen in 2013, Sydni set her sights on the crown as well. Achieving that goal didn’t come easy.

The Queen contest was revamped in 2015. Now the girls that compete interview with a set of

judges, they must present a speech on a topic about current Angus or Beef Industry issues and complete a lengthy application form. The first time around, Sydni was awarded first runner up in the contest. So she entered the contest the following year, with a more experience and a resolve to be selected as Queen and her hard work and preparation paid off.

This type of planning is nothing new for Sydni as she has plenty of plans for the future which has Beef Industry Leader, written all over them. Sydni aspires to become Angus Beef Ambassador with the American Angus Association; she’d like additional leadership role on the Nebraska Jr. Angus Board and add a position as director on the American Angus Jr. Board as well. When Sydni was selected as our current Queen, her sister Maci offered her this advice, “Take every opportunity and make the most of it”. It seems like Sydni has taken this advice to heart and aims to meet her future plans with hard work and ambition.

8 5 0 , 0 0 0 r e C o r d s s ay : M a r b l i N g s T i l l M aT T e r s Jan u ar y 31, 2017 Just missed it. Just missing a flight, a deadline for a major rebate, or watching your child’s winning shot at a ball game. The feeling is much the same.

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

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

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

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

“That’s a potential 21% increase in supply to the CAB brand,” Sexten says. “For producers, that means thousands more cattle that could earn the average $40/head bonus.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Producers hear us talking about 75% of the cattle grading Choice and Prime and they might think, ‘Mission accomplished,’ and move on to another trait.

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

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

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

“They’ll say, ‘If you make them big enough, they’re going to meet your specs,’” the animal scientist repeats.

The data show even at a relatively light 650 lb. HCW “there are a whole pile of cattle that marble.”

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

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

In 2014, CAB moved to include up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Our Angus Family OBITUARY

Gene Sisco

Eugene (Gene) David Sisco, 72 years old, was born May 20, 1944 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, Nebraska and passed away Friday January 20, 2017 at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska after a brave and extended battle with heart and lung complications.

Gene attended the Union School District 66 for 8 ½ years, and graduated from Syracuse High School in 1962 and attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He later graduated from the Western College of Auctioneering in Billings, MT in 1964, and received his real estate license in 1971.

Gene married Bonnie Koester on July 25, 1965 at the North Branch Lutheran Church in rural Avoca, Nebraska.

Gene was raised and lived on the family farm North of Syracuse. He farmed, founded, owned and operated Sisco Auctioneering for 52 years. Gene’s first auction was November 30, 1964 for J. Earle Crownover in rural Unadilla, NE

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working with Col. Eddie Morris and Col. Rex Young. Beginning in 1968, he worked closely with Col. Ellis Lacy until 1972. He also worked at the Syracuse Sale Barn, then owned by Col. Dick Shea and Bob Morrissey working with Col. Don Vandertook and Col. Jerry Kelley from 1965 to 1971. In 1972 a longtime partnership with auctioneer Don Vrana was established and was prominent in Southeast Nebraska. During this time Gene worked with brokers Glen Davidson and Ron Svoboda. He also continued to work with area auctioneers Duane Wellensiek, Jim Peterson, Mark Easter, and Bill Farmer. Gene was honored with the 1995 NAA Auctioneer of the year, also serving as President of the Nebraska Auctioneers Association in ’86-’87. He volunteered his services throughout the years for numerous church auctions, benefits, and fund raisers, highlighted by working beside Col. Dick Kane, Col. Russ Moravec, and Col. Richard Grubauch at the Henry Doorly Zoo Galas.

Gene was closely involved with his sons Greg and Jason as Sisco Brothers Cattle Company, running a registered Angus and SimAngus cow calf opera-

tion and farming beginning in the late sixties. Gene thoroughly enjoyed many local, district, state, and national shows and expositions, meeting new people and keeping up with old friends, while proudly watching his sons and now grandchildren exhibiting and competing at the same shows.

He hardly forgot a name and never forgot a face.

Gene was lifetime member of the United Methodist Church of Syracuse, serving on the Board of Trustees, Administrative Board, and Youth Sponsor. He also served on the Otoe County Ag Society, and assisted with many 4-H and FFA activities.

He was preceded in death by parents Marion and Thelma Sisco, maternal parents Clarence and Viola Koester, brother Robert Sisco and sister in law Peg, and brother in law Dale Stolle. Left to treasure his life is his wife Bonnie, sons Greg (Gina) Sisco and Jason (fiancé’ Cam), grandchildren Carsyn, Kadyn, Carlee, and Tristan Sisco. He is also survived by sister in laws Judy (Bruce) Smith of Grand Island, Nancy Stolle of Grand Island, Vicky Gartner of Lincoln, Deb (Harlan) Koester-Jacobson of Newman Grove and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. His eternal place of peace will be at the North Branch Cemetery Avoca, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family’s choice.

Nebraska Angus Association to Award Scholarships to Young Angus Producers

Application deadline is April 15, 2017 The Nebraska Angus Association (NAA) Board of Directors are excited to announce that the NAA will award $1000 in scholarship funds to a young college-age (already enrolled and attending a 2 or 4 year college or technical school) Nebraska Angus producer.

The number of scholarships and funding level for each will be determined by the selection committee.

The scholarships are made possible through Nebraska breeders utilizing Zoetis HD50K tests during Zoetis’s annual state association program, (test purchased through Angus Genetics, Inc., June 1-Aug. 31, 2016).

The scholarship winner(s) will be announced during the NJAA Junior Preview Show Annual Banquet on May 27, 2017 in Broken Bow. The application deadline is April 15, 2017, applicants will be required to submit an application and essay. The application is posted on www.nebraskaangus.org.

Eligibility: 1.

Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college or technical school for the Summer or Fall 2017 term, proof of enrollment required, and be in their second, third or fourth year of study towards their degree.

2.

Applicant’s parents, grandparents or family farm/ranch must be members of the Nebraska Angus Association.

3.

Applicant must be currently involved in producing Angus cattle or actively involved in their family's Angus operation.

The application consists of 2 parts: A. The application form on page 25, (can be submitted by email along with the essay in item B, below) B. An essay describing your Angus involvement, work and future plans and goals. The essay and application must be submitted by email to Suzy Hebbert, NAA Manager info@nebraskaangus.org no later than 11:59 pm MST on April 15, 2017. Essay cannot exceed 2 pages, double spaced. (update from 2016 if previous winner) 24 • Nebraska Angus Association News • March/April 2017

NEBRASKA ANGUS ASSOCIATION 2017 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (update from 2016 if previous winner) Name____________________________________________________________Date of Birth________________________________ (first, middle initial, last) (month, day, year) Applicant’s phone #:__________________________________Email address:_____________________________________________ (include area code) Parent’s name:_________________________________________________Parent’s phone #________________________________ (include area code) Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Line 1) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Line 2) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (City, State, Zip and Country) How many years have you owned Angus cattle?_____________________________________________________________________ How many years has your family owned Angus cattle?________________________________________________________________ Choose all that apply: _______ I am a member of the Nebraska Junior Angus Association _______ My parents - family farm/ranch are members of the Nebraska Angus Association _______ I am a member of the American Angus Association/National Junior Angus Association _______ I or my family has used Zoetis HD50K DNA tests _______ I or my family owns registered Angus cattle _______ I or my family owns commercial Angus cattle Are your parents member of the Nebraska Angus Association?_______Yes_______No Cumulative GPA_______(as of April 1, 2017) Current Major (or field of study) _________________________________________________________________________________ May use additional pages (if needed) to complete the following: Briefly describe your work and involvement in the Angus industry. Include farm/ranch responsibilities etc. (update from 2016 if previous winner)

Describe your involvement in Angus and agricultural related clubs, organizations. Include leadership, offices and important honors. (update from 2016 if previous winner)

Describe your involvement in (non AG) clubs and organizations. Include leadership, offices and important honors. (update from 2016 if previous winner)

I attest that the information I am submitting is true and accurate. I understand that I must also send by email an essay describing my Angus involvement, work and future plans and/or goals. This essay must be submitted by email to Suzy Hebbert, NAA Sec/Mgr, at info@nebraskaangus.org no later than 11:59 pm MST on April 15, 2017. The essay can be no longer than 2 pages, double spaced. _______ Yes Typing your name here serves as your signature.________________________________________________________ _______ Yes I give my permission to the NAA to use any or all information submitted in this application and essay for publicity and recognition.

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Martin Angus Ranch Bull Sale Herd City: Ogallala, NE USAuctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Date: 1/23/2017 API Rep: Drew Feller Lots 65 Yrlg.Bulls 65 Total Registered Bull 65 Reported Sale Total

Gross Average $306,995.00 $4,723.00 $306,995.00 $4,723.00 $306,995.00 $4,723.00

Top Bull

Lot 1 - Martin Black Granite D310 - $11,500.00 Buyer: Larson Farms - Gill, CO Sire Name: Connealy Black Granite Lot 5 - Martin Black Granite D24 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Loren Henrix - Holyoke, CO Sire Name: Connealy Black Granite Lot 20 - Martin Big SKY D201 - $7,750.00 Buyer: Dean Edelman - Ashby, NE Sire Name: Musgrave Big Sky Lot 41 - Martin Hot Lotto D257 - $7,500.00 Buyer: Steven Peaster - Madrid, NE Sire Name: BSF Hot Lotto 1401 Lot 59 - Martin Arsenal D96 - $7,250.00 Buyer: Bud Statz - Champion, NE Sire Name: Connealy Arsenal 2174 Lot 8 - Martin Black Granite D30 - $7,250.00 Buyer: Box L Cattle - Elsie, NE Sire Name: Connealy Black Granite Lot 4 - Martin Black Granite D29 - $7,000.00 Buyer: B&P Ruppert Cattle - McCook, NE Sire Name: Connealy Black Granite

Ruggles Angus Herd City: McCook, NE USAuctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Date: 1/27/2017 Sale Mgr: American Angus Hall of Fame API Rep: Drew Feller Volume Bull Buyer: Nelson Farms Inc, Long Island, KS Lots Gross Average 109 Yrlg.Bulls $535,750.00 $4,915.00 109 Total Registered Bulls $535,750.00 $4,915.00 23 Open Heifers $45,150.00 $1,963.00 23 Total Registered Females $45,150.00 $1,963.00 132 Reported Sale Total $580,900.00 $4,400.00 Top Bull

Lot 108 - Ruggles Resource 9305 - $20,000.00 Buyer: Quad Five Ranch - Rygate, MT Sire Name: S A V Resource 1441 Lot 103 - Ruggles Resource 9287 - $16,000.00 Buyer: Quad Five Ranch - Rygate, MT Sire Name: S A V Resource 1441 Lot 74 - Ruggles Earnan 9203 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Krab Inc - Paxton, NE Sire Name: Connealy Earnan 076E Lot 95 - Ruggles Resource 9265 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Krab Inc - Paxton, NE Sire Name: S A V Resource 1441 Lot 85 - Ruggles Black Granite 9234 -$8,000.00 Buyer: Quad Five Ranch - Rygate, MT Sire Name: Connealy Black Granite Lot 96 - Ruggles Resource 9266 - $7,500.00 Buyer: Phil Bamesberger - Indianola, NE Sire Name: S A V Resource 1441 Lot 76 - Ruggles Hickok 9207 - $7,250.00 Buyer: Dennis Fritsche - McCook, NE Sire Name: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 .Baldridge Bros. Bull Sale Herd City: at Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North Platte, NE USAuctioneer: Al Conover Sale Date: 1/28/2017 Sale Mgr: CK Consulting API Rep: Drew Feller Comments: 1 Elite AI Sire - $580,000 12 Elite Herd Sire average-$35,750 307 Ranch Range Bulls average $6,407

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Sale Reports

Lots Gross Average 307 Total Registered Bulls $1,966,949.00 $6,407.00 307 Reported Sale Total $1,966,949.00 $6,407.00 Top Bull

Lot 1 - Baldridge Colonel C251 - $580,000.00 Buyer: Spruce Mountain Ranch - Lakespur, CO; 37 Beef - Bryon, CA; Nobmann Cattle Company - Petaluma, CA Sire Name: baldridge Xpand x743 Lot 152 - Baldridge Denali D748 - $77,500.00 Buyer: Genex Inc. - Shewano, WI; Moon Creek Angus - Rock Rapids, IA; Hansine Angus - , IA Sire Name: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 Lot 192 - Baldridge Caretaker C239-$60,000.00 Buyer: Lott Farms - Carmen, OK; Raven Angus - Colome, SD Sire Name: Baldridge Download Z013 Lot 256 - Baldridge Deputy D073 - $55,000.00 Buyer: Alta Genetics - Balzac, AB CN; Hoover Angus - Ellston, IA Sire Name: Fortunes Conquest 224 Lot 150 - Baldridge Denali D746 - $38,000.00 Buyer: Alta Genetics - Balzac, AB CN Sire Name: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 Lot 133 - Baldridge Denali D013 - $37,500.00 Buyer: JHL Ranch - Ashby, NE Sire Name: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 Lot 146 - Baldridge Denali D742 - $30,000.00 Buyer: Linthicum Angus Ranch - Welch, OK Sire Name: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 Lot 178 - Baldridge Catapult C395 - $25,000.00 Buyer: ST Genetics - Navasota, TX Sire Name: Baldridge Atlas A266 Lot 118 - Baldridge Deuce D724 - $24,000.00 Buyer: Albert Erickson - Mullen, NE Sire Name: LD Emblazon 999 Lot 4 - Baldridge Coordinator C219 -$22,000.00 Buyer: Tom Huckfeldt - Ogallala, NE Sire Name: baldridge Xpand x743 Lot 183 - Baldridge Compadre C315$20,000.00 Buyer: Albert Erickson - Mullen, NE Sire Name: Baldridge Willie Y34 Lot 193 - Baldridge Caretaker C272-$20,000.00 Buyer: Pat Karney - , CO Sire Name: Baldridge Download Z013 Lot 5 - Baldridge Coordinator C248-$20,000.00 Buyer: John Orr - Lewellen, NE Sire Name: Baldridge Xpand x743

Poss Angus Herd City: Scotia, NE USAuctioneer: Matt Lowery Sale Date: 2/2/2017 Sale Mgr: CK Consulting API Rep: Drew Feller Lots Gross Average 22 Older Bulls $70,750.00 $3,215.00 160 Yrlg.Bulls $707,500.00 $4,421.00 182 Total Registered Bulls $778,250.00 $4,276.00 40 Open Heifers $65,150.00 $1,628.00 40 Total Registered Females $65,150.00 $1,628.00 222 Reported Sale Total $843,400.00 $3,799.00 Top Bull

Lot 6 - Poss Lasting Impact 6119 - $20,000.00 Buyer: Sitz Angus Ranch - Dillion, MT; ABS Global - De Forest, WI Sire Name: Poss Lasting Impact 3118 Lot 94 - Poss Traction 6636 - $12,500.00 Buyer: ST Genetics - BZ Sire Name: JMB Traction 292 Lot 74 - Poss Power Play 5717 - $12,000.00 Buyer: Mr. K Angus - Clarks, NE Sire Name: Connealy Power Play Lot 79 - Poss Power Play 658 - $12,000.00 Buyer: Tyson Cox - Purdum, NE Sire Name: Connealy Power Play Lot 1 - Poss Lasting Impact 5720 -$11,500.00 Buyer: Howard Schmidt - Valentine, NE Sire Name: Poss Lasting Impact 3118 Lot 5 - Poss Lasting Impact 686 - $10,000.00

Buyer: Howard Schmidt - Valentine, NE Sire Name: Poss Lasting Impact 3118 Lot 60 - Poss Western Cut 621 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Melvin Lowery - Burwell, NE Sire Name: Connealy Western Cut Lot 12 - Poss Sensational 626 - $9,500.00 Buyer: ST Genetics - BZ Sire Name: Poss Sensational 4520 Lot 28 - Poss Cash 6205 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Darrin Huck - , KS Sire Name: KR Cash 3839

Top Heifer

Lot 218 - Poss Erica 6207 - $6,250.00 Buyer: Kramer Angus - Farina, IL Sire Name: Baldridge Willie Y34

McConnell Angus Bull Sale Herd City: Dix, NE US Auctioneer: Lex & Shawn Madden Sale Date: 2/3/2017 API Rep: Drew Feller Lots Gross 178 Total Registered Bulls $938,416.00 19 Open Heifers $26,296.00 54 Bred Cows $107,514.00 73 Total Registered Females $133,810.00 251 Reported Sale Total $1,072,226.00

Average $5,272.00 $1,384.00 $1,991.00 $1,833.00 $4,271.00

Top Bull

Lot 108 - McConnell Avalanche 69 - $31,000.00 Buyer: Marcy Livestock - Hays Springs, NE; Avalanche Group - , CO Sire Name: McConnell Altitude 3114 Lot 1 - McConnell Renown 503 - $29,000.00 Buyer: Dallas Ranch - Laramie, WY Sire Name: S A V Renown 3439 Lot 4 - McConnell Power Play 531 - $28,000.00 Buyer: Patrick Berry - Ratone, NM Sire Name: PA Full Power 1208 Lot 5 - McConnell Envision 5900 - $17,000.00 Buyer: Mike McGill - Laramie, WY Sire Name: Connealy In Focus 4925 Lot 109 - McConnell Altitude 611 - $14,500.00 Buyer: MR Angus - Wheatland, WY Sire Name: McConnell Altitude 3114

Top Bred Cow

Lot 239 - MA Pridella Bismarck 0153 -$3,000.00 Buyer: Jim Weber - Plainview, NE Sire Name: S A V Bismarck 5682 Lot 263 - MA Blackcap Mary 3230 - $3,000.00 Buyer: James and Deane LaRue - , CO Sire Name: MA Aberdeen 9474

Top Fall Pair

Lot 270 - MA Pride 4472 - $3,800.00 Buyer: Terry Eischeid - , TX Sire Name: PA Full Power 1208

Mike Sitz Angus Ranch Bull Sale Herd City: at Burwell Livestock Market, Burwell, NE USA PI Rep: Drew Feller Sale Date: 2/6/2017 Lots 79 Total Registered Bulls 79 Reported Sale Total

Gross Average $405,500.00 $5,132.00 $405,500.00 $5,132.00

Top Bull

Lot 2 - MSAR Walk On 4 Traveler 5020 $14,500.00 Buyer: Foos Angus - Nisland, SD Sire Name: Dars Walk On 4 Traveler 584 Lot 36 - JJA Game Day 5065 - $11,000.00 Buyer: Hauserman Ranch - North Platte, NE Sire Name: GDAR Game Day 449 Lot 12 - MSAR Walk On 4 Traveler 5072 $10,500.00 Buyer: Hauserman Ranch - North Platte, NE Sire Name: Dars Walk On 4 Traveler 584 Lot 10 - MSAR Walk On 4 Traveler 5070 $10,000.00 Buyer: Joel Johnston Angus - Thedford, NE Sire Name: Dars Walk On 4 Traveler 584

Ostrand Angus/Slagle Angus Bull Sale Herd City: Sargent, NE US Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Date: 2/15/2017 API Rep: Drew Feller Comments: 36 Slagle Angus bulls averaged $6,639 Lots Gross 144 Yrlg.Bulls $765,216.00 144 Total Registered Bulls $765,216.00 40 Open Heifers $68,680.00 40 Total Registered Females $68,680.00 184 Reported Sale Total $833,896.00

Average $5,314.00 $5,314.00 $1,717.00 $1,717.00 $4,532.00

Top Bull

Lot 108 - O A Discovery 98 - $16,000.00 Buyer: Mart McNutt - Sutherland, NE Sire Name: V A R Discovery 2240 Lot 95 - O A Black Granite 826 - $13,000.00 Buyer: Rex Black - Spencer, NE Sire Name: Connealy Black Granite Lot 158 - O A Fortified 1646 - $12,500.00 Buyer: Duane Bowers - Arnold, NE Sire Name: PA Fortified B1070 Lot 25 - S A Shaman 136 - $11,000.00 Buyer: Pass Creek Angus - Wyola, MT Sire Name: L/R Shaman 4036 Lot 32 - S A Arsenal 156 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Mart McNutt - Sutherland, NE Sire Name: Connealy Arsenal 2174 Lot 36 - O A Fortitude 286 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Matt Kathol - Hartington, NE Sire Name: PA Fortitude 2500.

Lot 34 - S A Arsenal 216 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Wagonhammer Ranch - Albion, NE Sire Name: Connealy Arsenal 2174 Lot 1 - O A International 16 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Mart McNutt - Sutherland, NE Sire Name: S A V International 2020 Lot 19 - O A Arsenal 176 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Mart McNutt - Sutherland, NE Sire Name: Connealy Arsenal 2174

Top Open Heifer

Lot 171 - O A Delia 86 -$3,500.00 Buyer: Lonesome River Ranch - Anselmo, NE Sire Name: Connealy Black Granite Lot 192 - O A Queen Idelette 956 - $2,100.00 Buyer: Ruggles Angus - McCook, NE Sire Name: Mill Bar Hickok 7242

Krebs Ranch Bull Sale Herd City: Gordon, NE US Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Date: 2/16/2017 API Rep: Drew Feller Comments: 4 Hereford Bulls-$3,313 24 Sim Angus bulls-$4,667 Lots Gross Average 18 Older Bulls $119,700.00 $6,650.00 258 Yrlg.Bulls $1,462,602.00 $5,669.00 276 Total Registered Bulls $1,582,302.00 $5,732.00 276 Reported Sale Total $1,582,302.00 $5,732.00 Top Bull

Lot 36 - KR Black Jack 6243 - $49,000.00 Buyer: Badger Creek Cattle Co, LLC Emporia, KS Sire Name: CFCC Black Jack 001 Lot 42 - KR Equity 6515 - $47,500.00 Buyer: Vollmer Angus - Wing, ND; Arda Farms - Acme, AB CN; Freeway Angus - Acme, AB CN Sire Name: May-Way Equity Lot 44 - KR Apollo 6458 - $40,000.00 Buyer: Lee Cattle Co - Brush, CO Sire Name: Kramers Apollo 317 Lot 25 - KR Status 6345 - $37,000.00 Buyer: Twin Mills Ranch - Ansley, NE Sire Name: KR Status 4267 Lot 26 - KR Cash 6260 - $17,000.00 Buyer: Carl Dethlefs & Sons - Ravenna, NE Sire Name: Barstow Cash

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Sale Reports

Lot 38 - KR Apollo 6312 - $17,000.00 Buyer: Montgomery Ranch - Carrington, ND Sire Name: Kramers Apollo 317 Lot 27 - KR Cash 6295 - $16,000.00 Buyer: Bartos/Frederick ANgus - Verdigre, NE Sire Name: Barstow Cash Lot 43 - KR Millionaire 6490 - $16,000.00 Buyer: Bartos/Frederick Angus - Verdigre, NE Sire Name: KR Millionaire Lot 41 - KR Little Joe 6061 - $15,000.00 Buyer: JH Minor Ranch - Hyannis, NE Sire Name: KR Little Joe Lot 29 - KR Cash 6340 - $15,000.00 Buyer: Lee Cattle Company - Brush, CO Sire Name: Barstow Cash Lot 31 - KR Status 6333 - $15,000.00 Buyer: Farthing Ranch Co - Iron Mountain, WY Sire Name: KR Status 4267 Lot 68 - KR Smooth 6257 - $14,000.00 Buyer: Barstow Angus Ranch - Springview, NE Sire Name: WK Smooth 2382 Lot 3 - KR Apollo 5949 - $10,000.00 Buyer: JH Minor Ranch - Hyannis, NE Sire Name: Kramers Apollo 317 Lot 18 - KR Joe Canada 5920 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Vernon and Jean VanEpps Springview, NE Sire Name: K Bar D Joe Canada 18Y Lot 10 - KR Simulator 5913 - $8,250.00 Buyer: Marty Hollenbeck - Bassett, NE Sire Name: HF Simulator 62Z

Hoffman Ranch Bull Sale Herd City: Thedford, NE US Auctioneer: Rick Machado Sale Date: 2/17/2017 API Rep: Drew Feller Comments: 15 Carload Hereford Bulls-$20,800 Coming 2 Hereford Bulls-$6,,805 Hereford Yearling Bulls-$6,214 Coming 2 Simmental Bulls-$6,000 Simmental Yearling Bulls-$4,632 Lots 35 Older Bulls 49 Yrlg.Bulls 84 Total Registered Bulls 84 Reported Sale Total

Gross $223,500.00 $238,250.00 $461,750.00 $461,750.00

Average $6,385.00 $4,862.00 $5,497.00 $5,497.00

Top Bull

Lot 157 - Hoffman Demand 5308 - $26,000.00 Buyer: Select Sires, Inc. - Plain City, OH; Prairie View Farms - Gridley, IL Sire Name: Tex Demand 2791 Lot 115 - Hoffman Resource 6029 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Greg Ibach - Sumner, NE Sire Name: S A V Resource 1441 Lot 149 - Hoffman Business Elite 65 $10,000.00 Buyer: Elwood Ranch - Redding, CA Sire Name: GCC Business Elite Lot 116 - Hoffman Resource 6038 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Neil Davidson - Milburn, NE Sire Name: S A V Resource 1441 Lot 167 - Hoffman Innovation WSCC C112 $9,000.00 Buyer: Keller Ranch - Valentine, NE Sire Name: MAR Innovation 251 Lot 113 - Hoffman LLL Big SKY 6847 -$8,000.00 Buyer: Elwood ranch - Redding, CA Sire Name: Musgrave Big Sky

Minert-Simonsen Angus Ranch Bull Sale Herd City: Dunning, NE US Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Date: 2/18/2017 API Rep: Drew Feller Lots 114 Yrlg.Bulls 114 Total Registered Bulls 114 Reported Sale Total

Gross $644,784.00 $644,784.00 $644,784.00

Top Bull

Average $5,656.00 $5,656.00 $5,656.00

Lot 10 - Msar T Who's That 2176 - $12,000.00 Buyer: Albert Erickson - Mullen, NE Sire Name: HF Who's That 7A

Lot 93 - Simonson Hot Lotto 1366 - $12,000.00 Buyer: Lonnie Franzen - Amelia, NE Sire Name: BSF Hot Lotto 1401 Lot 31 - Simonson Who's That 1216 $10,500.00 Buyer: McGinn Ranch - Anselmo, NE Sire Name: HF Who's That 7A Lot 2 - Msar Who's That 2636 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Mark Erickson - Mullen, NE Sire Name: HF Who's That 7A Lot 12 - Msar T Who's That 3656 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Mark Erickson - Mullen, NE Sire Name: HF Who's That 7A Lot 34 - Simonson Who's That 1476 $10,000.00 Buyer: Bill Watkin - Arnold, NE Sire Name: HF Who's That 7A

TC Ranch Herd City: Franklin, NE US Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Date: 2/22/2017 API Rep: Drew Feller Comments: 12 SimAngus bulls average $3,021 Lots Gross 34 Older Bulls $153,000.00 124 Yrlg.Bulls $630,044.00 158 Total Registered Bulls $783,044.00 30 Open Heifers $65,160.00 30 Total Registered Females $65,160.00 53 Commercial Open Heifers (head) $71,550.00 188 Reported Sale Total $848,204.00

Average $4,500.00 $5,081.00 $4,955.00 $2,172.00 $2,172.00 $1,350.00 $4,511.00

Top Bull

Lot 1 - TC Authentic 610 - $25,500.00 Buyer: McPherson Angus - Watonga, OK Sire Name: EF Authentic 0829 Lot 7 - TC Authentic 625 - $25,000.00 Buyer: Topp Angus - Grace City, ND Sire Name: EF Authentic 0829 Lot 18 - TC Authentic 640 - $23,000.00 Buyer: Grassy Valley Angus - Greeneville, TN Sire Name: EF Authentic 0829 Lot 2 - TC Authentic 629 - $19,000.00 Buyer: Schreiber Farms - Claflin, KS Sire Name: EF Authentic 0829 Lot 11 - TC Conquest 623 - $18,000.00 Buyer: Marda Angus - Lodi, WI; David Kilpatrick - Wales, WI Sire Name: Connealy Conquest Lot 4 - TC Conquest 608 - $15,500.00 Buyer: Brayton Angus - Rowley, IA Sire Name: Connealy Conquest Lot 151 - TC Gridiron 5230 - $14,000.00 Buyer: J.H. Minor Ranch - Hyannis, NE Sire Name: TC Gridiron 734 Lot 6 - TC Dollar Up 637 - $11,500.00 Buyer: Brayton Angus - Rowley, IA Sire Name: Sitz Dollar Up 489Z. Lot 24 - TC Authentic 6145 - $10,000.00 Buyer: J.H. Minor Ranch - Hyannis, NE Sire Name: EF Authentic 0829 Lot 14 - TC Country Wide 604 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Twin Oak Plantation - Ruston, LA Sire Name: TC Country Wide 401

Top Open Heifer

Lot 241 - TC Queen 6135 - $4,500.00 Buyer: Bert Straka - Stewart, NE Sire Name: Sitz Dollar Up 489Z Lot 245 - TC Barbara 6165 - $3,600.00 Buyer: Bert Straka - Stewart, NE Sire Name: Bruin Uproar 0070 Lot 239 TC Barbara 6148 - $3,500.00 Buyer: Grassy Valley Angus - Greeneville, TN Sire Name: Sitz Dollar Up 489Z Lot 240 - TC Pride 6180 - $3,000.00 Buyer: Grassy Valley Angus - Greeneville, TN Sire Name: G V F Forword 8110

Head To liNColN For THis y e a r ’ s C aT T l e M e N ’ s b o o T C a M P R e g is t e r by Marc h 31 to s e c u re you r s pot at t h is p re mie r e du c ation al w or ks hop.

Cattle producers, mark your calendars! A Cattlemen’s Boot Camp will take place April 27-28 at the Animal Science Complex on the University of Nebraska’s East Campus in Lincoln, Neb. The educational event will be jointly hosted by the American Angus Association and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), and will provide purebred and commercial cattle producers with timely information presented by academic and industry professionals. Be sure to register online at angusonline.com, or download and send your application by mail before March 31 to ensure you don’t miss all that this event has to offer.

“The Cattlemen’s Boot Camp workshop is a great event for cattle producers across the country,” says Jaclyn Clark, Association director of events and education. “The workshop offers industry-specific information from speakers, and research that will offer insight into the beef business to both seedstock and commercial producers.”

Generously funded by the Angus Foundation, Cattlemen’s Boot Camp is open to all cattle producers and features two days of educational speakers and workshops, and hands-on activities to help cattlemen and cattlewomen improve their herd operations. Attendees will look forward to hearing from industry professionals on a market outlook, range and crop management tips, updates on carcass trends and information on bull selection, source verification, genetic improvement, and general herd management.

Registration is $75 per person, and includes meals and educational materials. Registration forms are due March 31, and can be submitted online or mailed to Jaclyn Clark at the American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

Late and walk-in registrations will not be accepted.

A block of hotel rooms are reserved at the Holiday Inn located at 141 N. Ninth St. in Lincoln, Neb., for $119 plus tax until March 30. A tentative schedule follows.

The test sale will be March 22 at 1:00 pm at Broken Bow Livestock in Broken Bow, Nebr. For more information contact: Mick Phillips, Manager at 308764-2378. Or check us out at www.nebraskabulltest.com.

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Thur sday, apr il 27 12:30-1 p.m . – r eg istr atio n 1 p.m . – Welco m e: br ad bennett 1:15-1:30 p.m . – Welco m e: r o nnie gr een 1:30-2:15 p.m . – Mar ket outlo o k: kate br o o ks 2:15-3 p.m . – r ang e Manag em ent: J er r y Vo lesky 3-3:15 p.m . – br eak 3:15-4 p.m . – C o v er C r o ps: Mar y dr eno wski 4-4:45 p.m . – C o r n r esidue: r ick r asby 4:45-5:30 p.m . – Value- added C uts: g ar y sulliv an 5:45-6:30 p.m . – dinner : Pete McC l y m o nt, executiv e v ice pr esident o f Nebr aska C attlem en 6:30-7:15 p.m . – beef Tender ness: C hr is C alkins 7:15-8 p.m . – C er ti f ied ang us beef : lar r y C o r ah

F r iday, apr il 28 east C am pus unio n 8-8:15 a.m . – i ntr o ductio n: br ad bennett 8:15-9 a.m . – aaa lo g in/Mem ber ser v ices: J er r y C assady 9-9:45 a.m . – dr y lo t C o ws: kar la J enkins 9:45-10 a.m . – br eak 10-10:45 a.m . – r epr o ductio n: r ick F unsto n 10:45-11:30 a.m . – bull sel ectio n: dan Mo ser 11:30 a.m .-1 2:1 5 p.m . – F eedlo t: galen er ickso n 12:15-1:15 p.m . – lunch 1:15-2 p.m . – so ur ce Ver if icatio n: gi nette go ttswi ller 2-2:45 p.m . – ang us Media/i am ang us 3 p.m . – C lo sing : To m F ield a nd asC i depar tm ent Head

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Stock Show Update NEBRASKA BREEDERS ENJOY STOCK SHOW SUCCESS

Krebs Ranch, Gordon NE, had Reserve Champion Angus Carload at the 2017 National Western Stock Show.

Krebs Ranch, Gordon NE, had Reserve Grand Champion Angus Pen of Three at the 2017 National Western Stock Show.

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Vin-Mar Cattle Co., Gordon NE, had Grand Champion Angus Bull at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, SD.

March

2017

2017 Sale & Event Calendar

1 – Hall Ranch 2 Yr Old Bull Sale @ Bassett – Snow date March 8th 1 – Lonesome River Top Gun Bull Sale @ Anselmo 3 – Carl Dethlefs and Sons Bull Sale @ Rockville 4 – Green Valley Cattle Co Bull Sale @ Atkinson 4 – S Diamond Private Treaty Bull Sale @ Henderson 6 – Vision Angus Bull Sale @ North Platte 7 – Jindra Angus Bull Sale @ Creighton 7 – S & V Livestock Bull Sale @ Gordon 8 – Vin-Mar Cattle Co Bull Sale @ Rushville 9 – Cattlemen’s Cut Bull Sale @ Belleville, KS 10 – Southwest Neb Angus Ass’n Bull Sale @ McCook 11 – Koberstein Farms Angus Bull Sale @ Ogallala 11 – Smith Farms Angus Bull Sale @ Hay Springs 12 – 4 M Angus Bull Sale @ Blue Hill 12 – Lienetics Cattle Co Bull Sale @ Beatrice 13 – Barstow Angus Bull Sale @ Springview 13 – Nichols & Sons Bull Sale @ Chambers 14 – Hansen Angus Ranch Bull Sale @ North Platte 14 – Hay Country Bull Sale @ Atkinson 15 – Cline Angus Bull Sale @ Bassett 15 – Conroy Angus Bull Sale @ Gordon 16 – Benoit Angus Bull Sale @ Esbon, KS 16 – Hunt Angus Bull Sale @ Broken Bow 17 – Gengenbach Cattle Co Bull Sale @ Imperial 17 – Walters Angus Bull & Heifer Sale @ Talmage 18 – Gardels Angus Bull Sale @ Kearney 18 – Gray’s Angus Bull Sale @ Harrison 18 – Seevers Angus Bull Sale @ Burwell 36 • Nebraska Angus Association News • March/April 2017

19 – E D Angus Bull & Heifer Sale @ Ashby 20 – Freouf Angus/Kester Herefords Bull Sale @ Burwell 20 – Rishel Angus Bull Sale @ North Platte NEW DATE 21 – Bartels Angus Bull Sale @ Riverton 22 – Huckfeldt-Turner Angus Bull Sale @ Ogallala 22 – Nebraska Bull Test Sale @ Broken Bow 24 – Schurrtop Angus/Charolais Bull Sale @ McCook 24 – Sellman Ranch Bull Sale @ Crawford 24 – Smith Angus Ranch Bull Sale @ the ranch, Bassett 25 – Connealy Angus Spring Bull Sale @ Whitman 28 – Black Velvet Angus Bull Sale @ Mankato, KS 28 – Frenzen Angus Bull Sale @ Fullerton 28 – Top Gun Cattle Co Bull Sale/Todd & Tricia Grabenstein @ Smithfield 30 – Miller Angus Bull Sale @ Valentine April 1 – Kraye Angus Bull Sale @ Mullen 2 – Weers Angus Bull Sale @ Fairbury 3 – Herbster Angus Farm Bull Sale @ Marysville, KS 3 – Windmill Angus Ranch Bull Sale @ Haigler 4 – Daigger-Orr Angus Bull Sale @ North Platte 6 – A & B Angus Bull Sale @ Bassett 7 – Dethlefs Angus/Treffer Angus Bull Sale @ Loup City 7 – Springlake Angus & Guests Sale @ Creighton 8 – Keyes Angus Production Sale @ Wahoo 8 – MGM Angus, LTD Private Treaty Sale @ Johnson 9 – Albrecht Angus/Watson Angus Bul Sale @ North Platte 14 – Hollman Angus Influence Bull Sale @ Hallam 15 – Nebraska Angus Queen Applications DUE 15 – Zoetis Young Angus Producer Scholarship Applications DUE

May

15 – Directory ad space reservations DUE 15 – Membership renewal DEADLINE

June

1 – Completed Directory ads DUE

November

20 – Connealy Angus Fall Bull Sale @ Whitman

February

2018

7 – Seevers Angus Bull Sale @ Burwell NEW DATE 25 – Carlson Cattle Co. @ Fullerton

Private Treaty Sales

Baldridge-Tiedeman Angus Private Treaty Bulls available January 1st @ North Platte Dolezal Angus Private Treaty Bulls @ Rushville Ely Angus Private Treaty Bulls available, also @ SW Neb Angus Ass’n @ McCook Groth Angus Bulls & Females available Private Treaty – Steve Groth @ Monroe JMC Angus/Clowser Family Private Treaty Bulls and Heifers available @ Milford, NE Kramer Farms Private Treaty Bulls @ Lincoln Lazy Black Diamond Ranch/Glause Family @ Palmer Macholan Angus Bulls by Private Treaty – Jim Macholan @ Linwood Schulte Angus Ranch Private Treaty Bulls @ Kearney Sonderup Angus Bulls by Private Treaty Available January 1st – Lori Wagner @ Genoa Twin Mills Angus Ranch Bulls & Heifers available – Randy Nelson @ Ansley Weber Farms Angus Private Treaty Bulls/Bulls also sold on Nebraska Bull Test

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Membership form on Page 5.

For more information email Suzy Hebbert, NAA Sec/Mgr, at info@nebraskaangus.org.

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~A~ A&B Cattle Co ..................................7 ABS Global ....................................46 Accelerated Genetics ....................14 Anderson Bros...............................18 Angus Hall of Fame ......................44 ~B~ Beef 360 ........................................BC Black Velvet Cattle ..........................2 ~C~ Carlson Cattle Co.............................9 Connealy Angus ..............................3 ~D~ Daigger-Orr Angus ..........................7 Dethlefs Angus Ranch ..................13 ~E~ E.D. Angus........................................5 ~F~ Frenzen Angus ..............................15 Freouf Angus...................................... ~G~ Gardels Angus ..............................19 Genex..............................................21 Gray’s Angus Ranch......................23 Green Valley Cattle Company ....IBC ~H~ Hollman Angus ..............................22 ~K~ Keyes Angus ..................................27 Kraye Angus ..................................17 ~L~ L Bar L Angus ................................20 ~M~ Macholan Angus ............................40 ~N~ Nebraska Bull Test ........................26 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball ............11 ~R~ Rishel Angus ..................................29 ~S~ Schulte Angus Ranch....................47 Schurrtop Ranch............................33 Seevers Angus ................................1 Sellman Ranch ..............................32 Smith Angus Ranch ......................48 Sonderup Angus ............................22 ~T~ Treffer Angus Ranch......................13 ~U~ University of NE Bull Sale ............18 ~V~ Vitalix ............................................IFC ~W~ Wagonhammer Ranches ..............37 Walters Angus ................................45 Weers Angus ..................................24 Windmill Angus..............................35

“thats the way we’ve always done it” just isn’t good enough anymore...

When

CALL ME! Steve Dorran -Auctioneer 6894 Ridgeline Drive Timnath, CO 80547 760-972-7736

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DETHLEFS ANGUS RANCH Registered Angus

Since 1950

“Dutch” & Marian Dethlefs

“Where Quality Counts”

31310 Imperial Rd • Ravenna, NE 68869 Ph. 308/452-4147

Craig & Laurie Dethlefs 13947 W. Power Rd • North Platte, NE 69101 308/368-7660

Lazy Black Diamond Ranch Registered Angus Since 1951

Bred for fertility, calving ease, maternal, disposition, growth, carcass, and conformation.

Select bulls at Private Treaty anytime.

For details contact Kevin at (308) 894-8735 or (308) 750-9055 Glause Family 379 Hwy. 92 • Palmer, NE 68864

FRENZEN ANGUS “More Pounds - More Profit”

Annual Production Sale - March 28 ,2017 Females & Club Calves for Sale Private Treaty www.frenzencattle.com

Galen Frenzen • (308) 536-2069 Cell: (308)550-0237 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638 Eric's Cell: (308) 550-0238

RANDY RASBY

“The Magazine for Cowboys and Kids”

P.O. Box 581 • Sutherland, NE 69165 Phone (308) 386-4857 • Mobile (308-539-6195 d nce Teste Performa valuated sE & Carcas attle u Ang s C

Mick Cox & Family

73786 Ave. 356 • Hayes Center, NE Phone (308) 286-3416 • Cell (308) 340-4332 E-Mail: millbarangus@hotmail.com 42 • Nebraska Angus Association News • March/April 2017

Jerry & Gary Dethlefs Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March 78009 S. River Rd. - Rockville, NE 68871 - 308/372-3200 www.dethlefsangus.com

Tim & Kim Marlatt 40204 US Hwy 20 Wood Lake, NE 69221.

Phone: 402-967-3423 Cell: 308-360-1601

Twin Mills Angus Ranch Registered and Commercial Angus Cattle Richard and Randy Nelson 1 3/4 miles West and 3/4 mile South of Ansley, NE 68814

“Breeding for the Profit Minded Cattleman”

Sires: SAV Renown, Platinum, Connealy Contractor, Sitz Investment, Duff Emancipate

Annual Production Sale First Monday in December Spring and Fall Bred Females For Sale at Private Treaty

WAGONHAMMER RANCHES HAS THE PROGRAM YOU CAN COUNT ON

Jay Wolf Family, Owners

402/395-2178 Box 548 • Albion, NE 68620 www.wagonhammer.com

The Total Performance Brand Email: wagonhammer@dtnspeed.net Myron Benes, Sales 402/395-6962 • Cell: 402/649-2719

Benoit Angus

~ Visitors Always Welcome ~ ~ Private Treaty Cattle For Sale ~

Phone: (308) 935-1139

BM Angus

bulls & females for sale private treaty Jeff Meradith Annual Hay Country Angus Bull Sale 1710 Hwy. 81 Tues., March 14, 2017 York, Neb. 68467 1 P.M. Atkinson, Neb. Sale Barn 402-362-2471 jeffmeradith@gmail.com Q

BULL SALE ~ MARCH 16, 2017

“Brand of Excellence”

“Third Thursday in March” Everett & Bonnie Benoit 621 Hwy 61 • Esbon, KS 66941 (785) 725-3231 • (888) 870-2855 Chad Benoit • (785) 725-3005 Doug & Michelle Benoit • (785) 725-6211 ebbenoit@ruraltel.net

Sonderup Angus

Bulls, Heifers, and Embryos for Sale Private Treaty

31155 State Highway 22 • Genoa, Nebraska 68640

Lori Wagner 308/536-2975 cell 308/550-0349 Fort Worth, TX 1-800-422-2117

www.superiorlivestock.com Lemoyne Dailey PO Box 152 Thedford, NE 69166

Home: 308-645-2712 Cell: 402-760-2727

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MARCH 1 - Top Dollar Angus Online Female & Embryo Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Harrisburg, NE) 2 - Linthicum Angus Ranch Spring Production Sale, Welch, OK 2 - Pasture View Angus Bull Sale, Dunlap, IL, sale at Valentine Livestock, Valentine, NE 4 - Double R Bar Ranch Angus Bull Sale, Plymouth, IN 4 - Knop Farm/Collison Angus Joint Performance-Tested Bull Sale, Ida Grove, IA 4 - Wilde Angus Production Sale, Shevlin, MN 5 - Crouch Angus Valley Sale, Glenwood, IA 7 - Ascent Angus Farm Online Production Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Oakland, IL) 7 - Cornwell Farms Production Sale, St. John, KS, sale at LaCrosse Livestock Market, LaCrosse, KS 7 - Jindra Angus 17th Annual Production Sale, Clarkson, NE, sale at Creighton, NE 8 - Boss Cattle Co Online Semen & Embryo Dispersal Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Chappell, NE) 9 - McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Burrton, KS 10 - Christensen Angus Production Sale, Okarche, OK 10 - Reid Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Sterling Livestock Commission, Sterling, CO 10 - Schlager Angus Production Sale, Canton, MO, sale at Palmyra, MO 11 - Sunnyhill Angus 27th Annual Production Sale, Fairview, IL 11 - Tennessee Agribition Angus Sale, Lebanon, TN 11 - SF Farms 16th Annual Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Garnett, KS 14 - Stertzbach Cattle Co Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Louisville, OH) 15 - Minnesota Angus Breeders Sale, at Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester, MN 16 - DBL Angus Bull Sale, Fullerton, NE 18 - Davenport Angus Online Embryo Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Wagner, SD) 18 - East Tennessee Angus Association 99th Annual Sale, at University of TN, Knoxville, TN 18 - Molitor Angus Farm 38th Annual Sale, Zenda, KS 18 - Musgrave Angus 22nd Annual Sale, Griggsville, IL 18 - Smith Angus Farm/Predestined Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Wadley, GA 19 - 2K Cattle Enterprises Angus Sale, Glen Haven, WI 19 - April Valley Farm Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Leavenworth, KS, sale at St. Joseph, MO 19 - LC Land & Cattle Online Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Noble, OK) 20 - MM Cattle Co. Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Bowdon,GA) 21 - Double Diamond Angus Online Productions Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Chrisman, IL) 21 - Quirk Land and Cattle Sale, Hastings, NE 22 - Four Corners Farms Online Production Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Francisville, IL) 23 - Glasoe Angus Production Sale, Wildrose, ND, sale at Sitting Bull Livestock Auction, Williston, ND 23 - Hurlbut Cattle Co. Angus Bull & Female Sale, held at Glacial Lakes Livestock, Watertown, SD 23 - KY-TN Performance-Tested Bull Sale, held at Farmers Livestock Market, Glasgow, KY 23 - McCabe Genetics Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Elk City, KS 25 - Kramer Farms Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Farina, IL 25 - Sauk Valley Angus Bull Sale, Rock Falls, IL 26 - Leary Brothers Angus Sale, Caledonia, MN 26 - York Farms Annual Angus Sale, Palestine, IL 27 - Sankeys 6N Ranch Online Embryo Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Council Grove, KS) 27 - C.P. Mann & Family Online Bull Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Imlay City, MI) 27 - Iron Mountain Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Belle Fourche, SD 28 - Dameron Angus Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Lexington, IL)

28 - Hotz Farms Online Angus Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Lone Tree, IA) 29 - Colburn Cattle Co. Online Angus Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Visalia, CA) 30 - High Point Farms Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Wyanet, IL) 31 - Pennsylvania's Finest Female Sale Volume XXIV, at Livestock Evaluation Center, Furnace, PA 31 - Southeastern Angus Showcase Sale, at the GA Beef Expo, Perry, GA APRIL 1 - Angus Opportunity 28th Anniversary Sale, at Buckner & Jeffries Angus Farm, Canmer, KY 1 - Grassy Valley Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Greeneville, TN 3 - Brockmere Farms 23rd Annual Angus Bull & Female Sale, Brookfield, MO, sale at New Cambria, MO 3 - Womack Cattle Enterprises Online Show/Heifer/Replacement Female Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Pembroke, NY) 4 - Payne Angus Ranch Online Production Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Kaw City, OK) 5 - 2J Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, Dunlap, IA 7 - Springlake Angus & Guests Angus Sale, Creighton, NE 8 - Blubaugh Angus Ranch Pride of the Pasture Sale, Tonakawa, OK 8 - Top Line Farm online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Tremont, IL) 9 - Northern Indiana Angus Breeders Sale, Logansport, IN 10 - Cherry Knoll Farms Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (West Grove, PA) 10 - Gragg Farms Angus Production Sale, Boone, NC, sale at Abingdon, VA 11 - Mark Davis Family Angus Online Production Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Shelbyville, TN) 12 - Miller Family Farms Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Decatur, TN) 14 - Grand River Angus Bull Sale, Mandan, ND 14 - Joe Hammell's Freeburg Ridge Angus Performance-Tested Bull Sale, Caledonia, MN 15 - Georgia Genetics Annual Production Sale, hosted by Britt Angus, Hartwell, GA 15- - The Complete and Total Dispersal of the Duncan Angus Herd, Winfield, KS 19 - Ponca Creek Cattle Angus Sale, Bonesteel, SD 20 - Clement's Angus Production Sale, Buena Vista, VA, sale at Staunton, VA 22- - Performance Legends Angus Female Sale, at Shuffler Farm, Union Grove, NC 2 - Wisconsin Angus Breeders Futurity Sale, at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI 23 - Quintin Smith Family & Guests Angus Sale, Lebanon, TN 24 - Dispersal of the Marvin Rehbein Jocko Valley Angus herd, held at the Livestock Auction Market, Missoula, MT 28 - McKean Brothers Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Mercer, PA 29 - America's Power Genetics Angus Female Sale, Opelika, AL 29 - Hallstrand Performance Angus Bull & Female Sale, Prentice, WI MAY 7 - Quaker Hill Angus Rampage Sale, Louisa, VA 13 - 82nd Annual New York State Angus Association Sale, at New Penn Farm, Truxton, NY 21 - Heuchert Willow Creek Angus Production Sale, Hensel, ND, Sale at Devils Lake, ND 27 - Missouri/Kansas/Arkansas/Oklahoma Angus Sale, held at I-40 Livestock, Ozark, AR 2 - Complete & Total Dispersal of the Harvey Lemmon Estate Angus herd, Woodbury, GA 27/28 - Atlantic National Angus Show, Timonium, MD JUNE 3/4 - Complete Dispersal "Phase I" of the Circle A Angus Herd - The Entire Fall Herd Sells, Iberia, MO 10/11 - 70th All-American Angus Breeders Futurity, Louisville, KY 17 - Heathcote Farm Complete Dispersal, Amenia, NY 26 - International Sale of Dunlouise Native Aberdeen-Angus Cattle in conjunction with the World Angus Forum, at Kingston Farm, Forfar, Angus, Scotland

WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS - Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660 - Phone: 816.532.0811 - Fax: 816-532-8851 E-mail: angushall@earthlink.net - www.angushall.com