Wisconsin Hereford Association - 2023 Summer Review

Summer 2023

WHA Founder William Merry and his Hereford cattle

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These two will be worth your trip to Wisconsin…

Churchill Gambit 291K ET

CRR 971 Levitate 142 Denver Reserve Champion

Wisconsin

Hereford Association 2023 Executive Committee...

President: Rick Starck | Cadott, WI

(715) 313-3234 | starckfarm@gmail.com

Vice President: Fred Larson | Spring Valley, WI

(715) 495-0837 | fredlarson@mac.com

Secretary: Lisa Davis | Plain, WI

(608) 697-9633 | secretarywihereford@gmail.com

2023 Board of Directors…

Northeast Region

Douglas Schulz | Iron Ridge, WI

BW 77 lbs. • WW 784 lbs. • YW 1372 lbs. • SC 39.7

BW 81 lbs. • WW 718 lbs. • YW 1382 lbs. • SC 40

Northwest Region Kelly Oleson | Arkdale, WI 608-547-8101 | oleson.kelly@gmail.com

2023 Calves By:

Southeast Region Steve Merry | Hartford, WI (414) 881-5274 | steven.merry@aah.org Jamie Kent | Winslow, IL (608) 628-2632 | jkent@adkinsenergy.com Steve Folkman | Ixonia, WI (262) 617-6346 | cnlfarm@hughes.net

Levitate, Fresh Prince, Liberty, Maverick, Expedition and Balance PHH PCC 025 Pearl 742 ET National Champion Female Ken and Sandy: 608-434-0578 Travis and Megan: 608-434-2843 Jim and Veronica E10645 Hatchery Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913 Email: kenpierce254@gmail.com

HEREFORDS our only business!

(262) 224-7185 | schulzd1964@gmail.com Rob Ash | Newton, WI | (920) 493-8173 Robert.ash@wisconsinpublicservice.com Shawn Prodell | Algoma, WI (920) 255-1232 | shawnprodell@gmail.com

Follow us on Facebook at Pierce’s Hereford Haven

Southwest Region

Caleb Ahrens | Monroe, WI

(608) 346-9261 | calebahrens@ymail.com Katrina Edge | Fennimore, WI (608) 852-3108 | schwerk@yahoo.com Dr. BJ Jones | Darlington, WI (608) 482-2961 | BJ@wildcatcattle.com

The Wisconsin Review The official publication of the Wisconsin Hereford Association welcomes member and non-member advertising.

Editor…

Jane Adolph | 815-244-5456 E-mail: jeadolph@gmail.com

President Letter What a year to be a member of the Wisconsin Hereford Association! We have a lot going on in Wisconsin’s Hereford industry. Starting out the year we had a great turn out for our January annual meeting. We have members winning a national award, a national queen, and the Junior Nationals coming to Madison. The WHA is also known to American Hereford Association representatives to be a strong and active association. And based on the cattle I’ve seen at the Wisconsin State Sale, sale catalogs and advertisements of Wisconsin owned cattle, we can and do compete with the best of them!

By: Rick Starck

WHA President Before informing you what your board has been up to this first quarter, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support as we move into the busy seasons of spring and summer. First and most importantly I want to inform you that your board has taken on a very important task of transitioning our duties of the treasurer’s position from an individual member to Compeer Financial. This has been a very complex, detailed, and ongoing transition but, a positive one. Compeer has been eager and accommodating to work with us in providing guidance in working with our bank, through our annual budget, tax preparation, as well as working to streamline our annual sale. Compeer is a community oriented company and is bonded and insured to ensure our funds are secure. Our secretary, Lisa Davis, is our liaison between the WHA, and Compeer and has been working nonstop in providing our association with what should be a great relationship now and in the future.

On the advertising front, the WHA has attended the Driftless Conference in Iowa, The GrassWorks Conference in The Wisconsin Dells, and the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh. Members attending our booths have met a lot of people and handed out a lot of WHA material. I personally worked the WPS and gained a broad perspective of what people think about Hereford cattle and what topics concern today’s beef industry. Based on my conversations, I believe we are on the right track in breeding the right kind of Hereford cattle.

We have a couple more events to attend this year including the Farm Technology Days this summer and World Beef Expo this fall. We should have our 2023 Member Directory printed by then and copies to hand out to those visiting our booth.

Your advertising committee has also purchased a monitor and put together a video feed with photos of our members’ farms to run at the events we attend. I know Janet Weichert has sent out information on getting your farm on the video feed, but if you didn’t get the chance yet, take advantage of showcasing your farm and Hereford cattle and send a few pictures of your farm and cattle to Janet.

If you are interested in helping on any committee, your help is always needed and appreciated. Please look on our website at wisconsinherefords.org for committees of interest or just to see what is happening in your association. Lisa does a great job in keeping info up to date through our website and emails.

As I end this letter I’d like to take the time to congratulate Huth Polled Herefords and Josh Scharf on their recognition of the national Environmental Stewardship Award during the NCBA Conference in New Orleans in February. Nice work!

As always, If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

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Welcome to Wisconsin 2023 JNHE

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Nice Selection of Bulls Available

HUTH for sale by private treaty!

Polled Herefords

You are invited to come on over and check out what is happening at our farm this summer…we will have a great set of calves for you to evaluate. You just might find your next herd bull, project calf or a foundation female. Give us a call, or text Jerry at 920-251-0281.

Jerry and Maryann Huth W9096 County AS • Oakfield, WI 53065 (920) 251-0281 • jerry@huthcattle.com

Noah’s Notes

By: Noah Benedict AHA Territory 5 Field Staff 217-372-8009 noahb@hereford.org

Spring is a long-awaited sight for many farmers and ranchers. It is the mark of a new season without cold temperatures, snow, and provides new life with white-faced calves being born across the country. Hereford cattle have been in high demand and the sales have reflected that. I highly encourage you to look at the sales results page on our AHA website. Study the numbers, the pedigrees, and the programs that are being sought after and think to how you can incorporate those genetics or philosophies into your program for your customers next year.

While this time of year wraps up the sale season it does hold plenty of new beginnings as well. Many of you may have seen the new MyHerd Search engine that has been launched. This is a fantastic tool to begin utilizing in your own operations. There is so many capabilities that you and your customers have access to now with your searches for registered cattle that were not previously available. I encourage you to implement this tool. Go to the resources page and watch all of the new videos pertaining to this tool. Study it, implement it, and reap the rewards! This spring also holds the start of The Fall Calf Feedout Program that is going to be held at HRC Feedyards. This is going to be another great tool to utilize for producers across the country. It is very similar to the Spring cald Feedout Program held in the fall. The enrollment deadline is May 1st, so be sure to take a look at this information on the website or contact me for more details!

Finally, the summer show season is going to be upon us before we know it! I personally can’t wait to begin traveling to state preview shows and field days in the months of May and June. I am excited to see what juniors bring to the table this year as well as see what they have bred for and what different genetics they are using in their programs. Being able to watch these juniors work with their animals early in the summer and then getting to watch them compete later on at the Junior National Hereford Expo is one of my favorite parts of the whole summer. Speaking of the JNHE, don’t forget that the Early deadline for entries is May 15th and the final deadline is June 1st. Madison Wisconsin is the place to be from June 8th-14th, you aren’t going to want to miss what Amy, Bailey, Chloe, and the junior board have in store!

I hope that everyone made it through the winter season, and that calving seasons treated you well. Keep powering through and striving to make the best Hereford cattle yet. Please never hesitate to reach out and I would love to hear from you!

C&L Osiris 9365 15J ET P44274277

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

Owned with C&L Herefords • Semen Available

• 2022 Wisconsin State Fair 3rd Overall Bull and Champion Hereford Bull • 2022 World Beef Expo 3rd Overall Supreme Bull and Champion Hereford Bull

Thank you Elizabeth Spronk and Chris Thorson for their purchases at the WHA Spring Sale!

OFF 2296 Pixie P44283879

2022 Wisconsin State Fair Division Winner and 2022 JNHE Second in Class

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Open Heifers, Bulls and Feeder Calves For Sale Contact us for more details!

Melissa, Michael and Madelyn Berggren 506 S Hubbard St Horicon, WI 53032 (414) 550-5114

Phillip, Michel, Edward and Westen Dahnert N4674 St. Helena Rd Juneau, WI 53039 (920) 763-4818

Josh, Kelly, Hannah and Ryan Oleson 1169 18th Dr. • Arkdale, WI 54613 • 608-547-0430 Email: 20oleson@gmail.com • Facebook: Oleson Family Farm

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She is making her way to the donor pen!

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WHA Annual Meeting

Melissa Berggren was also recognized for her 13 years of service to the WHA. New and re-elected board members were announced: Rick Starck (NW District), Kelly Oleson (NW District), Rob Ash (NE District), Steve Merry (NE District), Caleb Ahrens (SW District), and Katrina Edge (SW District).

The WHA says “Thank You” to all attendees at The Lodge, and on Zoom; we hope you enjoyed the meeting and networking time with the WHA Membership! Also, “Thank You” to The Lodge for the great hospitality to the WHA and WJHA, and we look forward to the 2024 and 2025 WHA Annual Meetings at The Lodge at Mauston!

President Rick Starck and Vice President Fred Larson thank retiring Treasurer Melissa Berggren for her 13 years of service to the WHA. Melissa has officially retired as WHA Treasurer as of April 1, 2023.

2023-2024 WHA Board of Directors

Front row, left to right: Lisa Davis, Rick Starck, Melissa Berggren, Katrina Edge, Kelly Oleson, Jamie Kent Back row, left to right: Fred Larson, Steve Folkman, Doug Schulz, Shawn Prodell, Caleb Ahrens, Rob Ash, BJ Jones Not Pictured: Steve Merry

The 2023 Wisconsin Hereford Royalty were named at the Annual Meeting January 28, 2023. Crowning of Queen Marie Prodell, and the Sash Exchange will take place at the WHA Spring Sale weekend in early March. The WHA wishes the Royalty a great year, and says “Thank you” for representing and supporting The Wisconsin Hereford!

2022 Wisconsin Hereford Queen and 2023 National Hereford Queen Madison Katzenberger greets WHA Annual meeting attendees via Zoom, from the Forth Worth Stock Show, Fort Worth TX. The WHA says “Thank You” Jackie Bevan, of Bacon Branch Beef, for coordinating the Zoom Broadcast for the WHA Annual Meeting.

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Meeting attendees enjoyed delicious beef meal, followed by specially decorated WHA cakes for dessert! WHA Logo and QR Code! Thank you to Festival Foods at Mauston for doing a great job decorating the cakes with the WHA Logo and QR Code!

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WHA Vice President Fred Larson thanks Retiring Director Jim Wiechert (NE District) for his years of service on the WHA Board.

WHA Vice President Fred Larson thanks Retiring Director Jim Renn (SE District) for his years of service on the WHA Board.

WHA Vice President Fred Larson thanks Retiring Director Jackie Bevan (SW District) for her years of service on the WHA Board.

Flowers in the meeting entryway match WHA Colors and the upcoming ad for the WHA Spring Sale on 3/4/23 at Fennimore Livestock Exchange.

The Wisconsin Hereford Royalty serve cake to meeting attendees.

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The Wisconsin Hereford Association Annual Meeting was held January 28, 2023 at The Lodge, at Mauston, WI. Attendees enjoyed networking with other WHA Members, and a delicious beef luncheon followed by specially decorated “WHA” cakes for dessert! The meeting’s program included a review of year 2022, through WHA organization and committee reports. Information was presented for upcoming WHA events in 2023.

Retiring WHA Directors Jim Wiechert (NE District), Jim Renn (SE District), and Jackie Bevan (SW District) were recognized for their service to the WHA. Retiring Treasurer

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Birdwell Vanguard

MGM Dams have produced the FIRST or SECOND Highest Selling Bulls in the WHA Sale for 19 of the last 21 years and twice even after they were sold!!

VANGUARD or his PROGENY have topped sales in Georgia (twice ), Pennsylvania (twice ), Oklahoma, Wisconsin (twice ) and now Iowa.

MANY DAUGHTERS AND SERVICE SELL in

GENERATIONS A FAMILY AFFAIR SALE

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Endeavor, Wisconsin

We are DIGGING DEEP into the HEART of our HERDS!

This year they produced BOTH FIRST and SECOND highest selling bulls!

There will be a plethora of mature, proven cows in thier prime and pairs!

Many bred heifers with bright futures and a select few fancy show heifers.

Thank you…

Dan Irwin and Vance Polled Herefords!

She sells! 3-year-old with fabulous future.

She sells! Mature matron in her prime.

MGM Vanguard Momentum 2K High Seller Iowa Beef Expo to Russ Tegtmeier, Neb.

MGM Sensational Leader 24J Second High Selling Bull, WHA Sale

His DAM SELLS in the Generations A Family Affair Sale

2 Homozygous Polled Bulls Still Available!

Steve and Matt Merry Steve: 414-881-5274 Matt: 608-617-9069 Steven.Merry@aah.org

LOW BIRTH WEIGHT bulls with TREMENDOUS MATERNAL traits…

MGM 739 Vanguard 6K ET

MGM 739 Potent 15K ET

She sells!

Bred heifer with exceptional EPDs.

Tod, Sondra, Blake and Bryce Brancel Ben and Gail Brancel Tod: 608-697-9026 Sondra: 608-617-5949 Brancel@NextGenerationGenetics.com

Steve and Matt Merry Steve: 414-881-5274 Matt: 608-617-9069 Steven.Merry@aah.org

WHA News

WHA Celebrates 70th Anniversary The Wisconsin Hereford Association is celebrating its’ 70th Anniversary in 2023. The original articles of incorporation of the Wisconsin Polled Hereford Association (Cooperative) were signed on December 19, 1952, and officially recorded by the Office of the Register of Deeds of Dane County, Wisconsin on January 9, 1953. The original article of incorporation were signed by:

Dave and Laurie Steinhoff Inducted into WHA Hall of Fame

Wm. Merry, Viola, WI Lyle Monroe, Patch Grove, WI W. M. Hanley, Madison, WI Dave and Laurie Steinhoff, Steiny’s Herefords, are the 2023 WHA Hall of Fame Inductees.

Their customers have seen success in the showring as well, most recently was the champion cow/calf pair at the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Open Show.

Dave and Laurie have always been big advocates for the WJHA juniors. In 2017 they reached out to BJ Jones about starting a heifer donation program to support the junior association. In 2018 the WJHA raffled off Steiny’s EB Whitey (aka EllieMae). Won by the Rhiner Family – Whitey (EllieMae) had a successful show career and was recently named a dam of distinction. This heifer donation program has continued every year since; thanks to gracious donors.

2023 is the 20 year anniversary of Steiny’s Herefords. If you ask Dave today why he continues to raise and show Herefords, he will tell you that it’s due to the cattle people that have come into his life throughout the years, and it is his favorite thing to do with his family. Dave and Laurie are excited about the future of Steiny’s Herefords, counting down the years until their grandson Morgan can start showing.

Leonard O. Hustad, Mount Horeb, WI Eugene Werner, Bagley, WI

The Association’s name was officially changed to Wisconsin Hereford Association (Cooperative) in 2009. Thank you to all members past and present, for your participation in the WHA. The WHA expresses great appreciation to all those whom have served on the WHA Board over the years, for your leadership and commitment to the organization.

The WHA looks forward to many good years in the future!

Starck Century Farm Rick, Jenny, Ryder and Ricki Starck • Cadott, WI Home: 715.289.3514 • Cell: 715.313.3234

Breeding Better Beef

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— WHA Hall of Fame Inductees —

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2023 — Dave and Laurie Steinhoff 2022 — Kermit and Jana Rhiner 2021 — Harold and Connie Lietzau 2020 — Ken and Sandy Pierce 2018 — Jerry, Joyce, Fred and Lori Larson 2017 — Steve and Jill Folkman 2016 — Jerry and Maryann Huth 2015 — The Butch Boettcher Family, Fairchild 2014 — Joe and Amy Starr, Manawa 2013 — In memory of Dave Simmons, Oconomowoc 2012 — Gregg and Beth Wissner, Mukwonago 2011 — Jim and Mary Ann Miller, Rio 2010 — Terry & Dianne Kegley 2009 — Bruce & Bonnie Clemence 2008 — Ellis & Judy Kahn 2007 — Jule & Janice Zipper 2006 — John & Chris Oltman

2006 — Dr. Tom & Sue Beckett 2005 — Paul & Sylvia Baker 2004 — Elaine & the late Jim Pierce 2003 — Edwin & Borothy Sanftner 2002 — Marv & Ruth Espenscheid 2001 — Margaret & Emmett Langness 2000 — Gary & Marilyn Reinke 1999 — Marian & Gordon Merry 1998 — Robert & Connie Schuett 1997 — E. Darrell Shultis 1996 — Roy Brenizer 1995 — Warren & Isabel Brown 1994 — John Craig 1993 — Williard Allen 1992 — William Hanley 1991 — William Merry 1990 — Orville Owens

Signatures on the Articles of Incorporation

— Registered Hereford Seedstock — Join us October 7, 2023 for the Cattlemen’s Delight Sale in Jackson County, Wisconsin!

Whole herd DNA including polled/horned.

100% A.I. herd utilizing industry leading sires!

Check us out online at starckcenturyfarm.com

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Dave and Laurie Steinhoff started their joint cattle adventure with Red Angus-Hereford Cows before establishing Steiny’s Herefords in 2003. They researched breeds and decided Herefords were the best fit with their calm demeanors and known mothering capabilities. Their first purchase was from the Wisconsin Hereford Association State Sale where they purchased a cow/calf pair from Warren and Isabel Brown and an open heifer from Biggs Herefords. They continued to grow their herd by purchasing from many Wisconsin Hereford Breeders including their first bull purchase from Stone Creek Farm.

Dave grew up on a Registered Holstein dairy operation in Tomah, WI and showed dairy cattle throughout the duration of his 4-H and FFA career. His family hosted Farm Progress Days on their farm in 1980. Laurie grew up raising commercial beef and was an active participant in 4-H both as a youth and adult leader. Both Dave and Laurie work off of the farm therefore they rely on the entire family to keep operations running smoothly.

Since establishing Steiny’s Herefords, Dave and Laurie have been active members of the Wisconsin Hereford Association.

Dave has served multiple positions on the board including the role of President. He also served as the Indianhead Polled Hereford Association President. With their family, they hosted the WHA as a stop on the State Tour in 2013.

Their daughter, Liz, kicked off their love for showing by exhibiting at the county, state, and national levels. Liz exhibited the champion cow/calf pair multiple years in a row at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior show with a Fancy Judy/Mohican Hunter cow they purchased from Stone Creek Farm. The family has continued to show and has had some successes including the 2011 Wisconsin State Fair Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer and the 2019 Wisconsin State Fair Supreme Champion Bull.

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WHA News Fun’d and Pie Auction WHA News March 4, 2023 | Fennimore, Wis. Sale Averages:

56 Total Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,035 3 Cow-calf Pairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,233 15 Bred Heifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,283 4 Fall Bred Heifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,400 20 Open Heifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,582 10 Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,315 1 Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,750 12 Embryos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$375 Top Selling Bred Heifer

Lot 22 PCH J78 Serenity G78 an June 4, 2021 daughter of Churchill Majestic 903G ET. Consigned by Point Creek Herefords. Buyer Bristol, Reagan, and Ben Ringelstetter. $5100 Top Selling Open Heifer

Lot 36 FCCH Blueprint Topanga 0301K an March 1, 2022 daughter of Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153. Consigned by Crooked Creek. Buyer Abigail Schmitt Sherrill, IA. $4200

Top Selling Bull

Lot 55 MGM Kesseys Vanguard 39J an September 2, 2021 son of Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337. Consigned by MGM Polled Herefords. Buyer Thousand Hills Herefords Stockton, IL. $7000

Top Selling Pregnancy

Lot 2A Lowen Genesis G16 ET x H FHF Rita 8444 ET. Consigned

by Spaeth Farms. Buyer HC Herefords Beloit, WI. $4750.

Top Selling Embryos

Lot 3C, D, E: JTH SC Playmaker 22C ET and KLD RW Marksman D87 ET x PRR MRK Stormara 181F. Consigned by Plum River Ranch. Buyers Joe Renn Hartland, WI, Four Leaf Cattle Hubertus, WI and Josh Oleson Arkdale, WI $1500 each set of 3.

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WHA Members Participate in Spring Bull Test Sale

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The 2023 Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association (WBIA) Bull Test Sale was held on April 1, 2023at the University of WisconsinPlatteville Farm. WHA members who sold bulls in this year’s sale included C&B Farms, Mineral Point, with CBF Reno K2 sold for $3,750 and CBF Vegas K3 sold for $3,750 and CMA Herefords, Monroe, Wis., with CMA 1801 Crown Vic 2208 sold for $4,000.

For more information on the WBIA Bull Test Sale, please contact: John Frietag, Executive Director, WBIA, phone: 608-527-5747 Email: wbia@tds.net or visit online at wisconsinbeef.com

Holler Hereford Farms JJJ Herefords Joe Carr C&B Farms - Bill Graber Memorial Next Generation Genetics Steinys Polled Herefords Spaeth Farms Bruce Everhart

Donation Heifer Raises Over $21,000

Raises Over $7,600

Thank you to all of the generous donors and purchasers of the baked goods and gift baskets to the Pie and Fun'd Auction at the Breeders and Friends State Sale Banquet. Over $7,600 was raised to benefit Wisconsin Junior Hereford Programs!

The Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association would like to thank Wildcat Cattle Company, The Jones family, for donating Wildcat Present 215 ET to the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association. This heifer was raffled off at the 2023 State Hereford Sale on March 4.

Congratulations to the Windy Hills Herefords, Mark Friedrich Family, Roberts, WI on buying the winning ticket.

Thanks to all who bought raffle tickets as over $ 21,000 was raised! We are proud to be continuing a great tradition started by Steiny’s Polled Herefords and continued by the Mark Friedrich Family, SNL’s Whitetail Farm, Owego Stock Farm and Bacon Branch Beef!

The money raised is used for scholarships, educational events and other programs supporting the kids of the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association.

Silver Sponsors ($499 - $250) Judy Schlieckau Kim Reidel Chris Illg Windy Hills Bergman Farms Plum River Ranch Bruce Trusdale Hickory Grove Farms Midwest Herdman Jayde Reilly

Bronze Sponsors ($249 - $100) Pete Atkins Mary Maas Loxi Smythe Jimmy Bernard Winston Storey Oleson Family Farms Justin Miklasewski Paul Bramschreiber Kelly Firlus Hadley Erdma Garitt Boetcher Brooke Aue Lola Lacina (Brock Lacina) Chalene Weber Babcock Farms Holly McCarville Paige Lemenager Jeremy Reno Dustin Hembree Donnie Johnson Issac Knuth

Jen Bartlett Trent and Mariah Gerlach Lucas Goldstein Peters Polled Herefords David Wisnefski RGDA Cattle Chase Kent Mia Bayer Cory Dieball Sherry Poad Brock Graber Janeen Reed Steven Curry Jim Peglow Lisa Schlimgen Victoria Kypke Sami Pierre Fry-Allen Andrea Edquist Huth Cattle Company Danica Klemme Jaice Maas

Jaden Maas JonDor Herefords LL Herefords Holcomb Farms Joe Renn Eric Yttri Dan Huisheere Kyle King Mark Schweitzer Bart Mitchell Marty Wilcox Issac Knuth Vasey Cattle Co. Rainbow Cross/Perry Schroeder Mary Gould Becky Reed Shannon Worrell Devan Sanftner Carter Ward Curtis Curry

Case Bozdech Shelly Sweatman Corey Ruff Blakely Storey Stetson Story Rob Ash Garrett Graber Jayme Davis Jim Peglow Peters Polled Herefords Ed Schanbacher Andrea Schlieckau Brandon Meddaugh Jennifer Kleeman Brock May Lily Jenen Heather Reu Matt Walsh Jesse Singerhouse Carl Wiltrout

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2023 Wisconsin Hereford Association Spring Sale

Gold Sponsors ($500 +)

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Member News Wisconsin Farm Receives Regional Environmental Stewardship Award

Region III: Huth Polled Herefords and S&H Livestock Enterprises, LLC, Oakfield, Wisconsin

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Region IV: Parks Ranch, Goliad County, Texas Region V: Mannix Brothers Ranch, Helmville, Montana Region VI: Fulstone Ranches, Smith, Nevada Region VII: Jorgensen Land & Cattle Partnership, Ideal, South Dakota “Jerry and Josh are exceptional examples of a beef cattle operation focusing on long-term sustainability,” said Brady Zuck, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association president. “They have demonstrated an approach for other operations to emulate regarding sustainability of operations, transitioning ownership and securing the viability of the cattle operation, and they have focused on managing the land with grazing cattle to improve the environment.”

Over the past 60 years, Jerry Huth has established a reputation for genetics and cattle which are productive and profitable in their environments. Josh Scharf first joined the operation as an employee then transitioned into ownership through S&H

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12L…Miss Mardi Gras

L18…Blake Shelton

Livestock Enterprises. Together, their expanded enterprise required more pasture, leading the team to pursue utilizing 130 acres of state-managed public land that borders the farm. The public-private partnership to graze state land has been beneficial to the sustainability and expansion of the operation while also providing environmental and habitat benefits to public land. Jerry and Josh ensure pastures maintain good soil health by effectively managing stocking rates and resting pastures. These practices produce nutritious, dense and high-energy vegetation for cattle and reduce erosion and water runoff.

“Our main goal is to maintain and improve the quality of the environment for future generations while producing a quality, profitable product,” said Jerry Huth of Huth Polled Herefords.

“We partner with various organizations to continuously improve our farm and enhance our sustainability efforts.”

ESAP is generously sponsored by companies and federal agencies who share the cattle industry’s commitment to caring for the environment and protecting natural resources. Sponsors including U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Corteva Agriscience, McDonald’s, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partner with NCBA to promote environmental stewardship throughout the beef supply chain. For more information, visit www.environmentalstewardship.org.

10L…Queen of Memphis

SNL’s Polled Hereford Farm

Menomonie, WI • Steve & Loxi Smythe: 715-505-6510

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that the joint operation of Huth Polled Herefords and S&H Livestock Enterprises, LLC, in Oakfield, Wisconsin, was selected as one of seven regional winners of the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The farm was recognized during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans.

“Farming and ranching families across the country continue to incorporate practices that protect and preserve land and water resources for future generations,” said NCBA President Don Schiefelbein. “These regional winners represent the cattle industry’s commitment to environmental stewardship.”

Established in 1991, ESAP celebrates outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry. The regional winners will compete for the national award, which will be presented during NCBA’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., April 24-27, 2023.

The 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners are: Region I: Lamb Farms, Inc., Oakfield, New York Region II: Carter Cattle Company, LLC, Pintlala, Alabama

Welcome to the 2023 Jr. National in Madison!

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EF C&L Big Rig 19Z 36E 220J ET (#44221978)

Sire: NJW LONG HAUL 36E ET • Dam: AH Ms 25L Rumbler 19Z

CE 5.8, BW 0.2, WW 62, YW 101, DMI 0.1, SC 1.4, SCF 22.6, MM 36, M&G 67, MCE 2.9, MCW 85, UDDR 1.20, TEAT 1.30, CW 79, Fat -0.01, REA 0.80, Marb 0.26 BMI $480, BII $570, CHB $156 Owned with Everhart Farms

C&L Osiris 9365 15J ET (#44274277)

AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z

Good Calving Ease, Light Birth Weight Great Progeny Performance and Carcass Merit Daughters have Level Udders and Ideal Sized Teats and Milk Flow

Sire: UPS ENTICE 9365 ET • Dam: AH Ms 25L Rumbler 19Z

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CE 3.9, BW 3.4, WW 74, YW 125, DMI 0.5, SC 1.7, SCF 19.7, MM 34, M&G 72, MCE 4.4, MCW 117, UDDR 1.30, TEAT 1.30, CW 93, Fat 0.20, REA 0.87, Marb 0.22 BMI $446, BII $544, CHB $164 Owned with Oleson Family and Meischen Polled Herefords

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AH 19Z Final Print K350 ET (#44375619)

Sire: RST FINAL PRINT 0016 • Dam: AH Ms 25L Rumbler 19Z

CE 2.7, BW 0.5, WW 75, YW 113, DMI 0.7, SC 0.9, SCF 17.4, MM 39, M&G 76, MCE 3.1, MCW 91, UDDR 1.30, TEAT 1.40, CW 84, Fat 0.05, REA 0.61, Marb 0.36 BMI $394, BII $502, CHB $149 Owned with Pete Atkins

Steve & Jill Folkman Nicole, Alison, Austin & Curtis N250 Highview Rd. • Ixonia, WI 53036 Cell: (262) 617-6346 • Phone: (920) 474-7403 Email: cnlfarm@hughes.net

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Marketing Strategies and Building a Herd Plan for The Future By: Perry Wolff

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Having a strategic plan is key to any cattle program. Planning for marketing sometimes gets overlooked but is as important as making breeding decisions and who you work with to incorporate bringing in new seedstock into your breeding programs. Identifying someone to assist in the marketing process who you can trust, who knows your cattle, your health protocols and can present your cattle program in the best light possible gives you optimal chance to be successful and maximize profit. No matter what time of year you calve you can use a similar overall program. As more breeders are splitting between spring and fall calving a few key points should be stressed. As a spring calver it often comes down to when you wean and vaccinate in the fall that influences when you market in the fall. Calves that are weaned 30+ days and are double vaccinated are usually under the strongest demand. One question that I get quite often is what product was used when the calves were vaccinated? There are a lot of products on the market and the more information a producer can provide the better. In many cases buyers are looking for the product used so if they have a boostering protocol they can use the same product or products. For fall calving herds, the same things apply but one thing to keep in mind is that the spring grass brings out buyers. Picking a sale date prior to spring planting but nearing turnout to grass brings a window of opportunity that usually offers a very aggressive market. Perhaps the number one thing I can stress is communication with your marketing partner.

Advance consigning allows sale management to make phone calls, advertise and promote your cattle which again gives you the best chance to maximize the price you receive. As a producer also try to gain knowledge on the services and programs that your marketing partner has to offer. In some cases some sales/locations have special vet certified programs or preconditioning protocol programs intended to help producers identify and properly promote their cattle if they have done all of the prerequisite health work. By doing so you are again putting yourself in the best possible position in maximizing your profit. These sales and programs allow feedlots to purchase cattle that have had very similar or in many cases the exact same health protocol making a more uniform set of calves available within a given sale available for purchase. By taking advantage of such programs you as a producer are making the decision to

make sure your calves aren’t being excluded from a potential buyer based on the lack of pre-conditioning work. Within Equity there are locations that offer a “Purple Tag” programs.

This is an excellent example of a pre-conditioning program that offers a guide for weaning calves 30-45 days combined with a structured vaccination program. With most beef producers only marketing once or twice a year it is imperative that you hit the right times and do everything you can to get the most for your livestock. Remember we are here to assist and help you!

Over winter I spoke to numerous beef cattle organizations and one topic I have addressed is having a 3-to-5-year plan for your replacements. With the national cow herd being at a record low in numbers and some indications are that the cow herd is still in a slight contraction phase in 2023, I believe come later this fall we are going to see a premium on good quality replacement females. With drought-stricken areas around the country receiving quite a bit of snow and moisture over the winter I firmly believe we are going to see those markets explode. As we all know fertilizer and feed prices are also high, so margins are not as great as they were when we last reached these market prices in 2013-2014. With cull cow markets pushing and exceeding 100.00/CWT this is a good time to have a youth movement within your herd. Maximizing return on those older bottom-end cows now and replacing them with younger females will set your program up for the next 3-5 years as the cow herd expands and we see prices climb on those high-end replacement females. Planning now can ensure that you are set up for success for the next 3-5 years. If prices on replacements continue to climb you will be glad you have your cow herd in the prime of their lives, at just the right time!

Marketing is an important aspect in any cattle operation.

Having a plan and a partner in the marketplace makes a lot of sense. Markets are always changing and having that person you can trust as your partner goes a long way to making your program as profitable as possible. Remember as a producer, strive be that program who has a plan! Failing to do so is simply planning to fail!

Perry Wolff is a Field Representative for Stratford Equity Livestock and can be reached at 715-966-4850.

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There is a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin stating that, “Failing to plan, is planning to fail” and perhaps there is no better statement that applies in livestock marketing. Do you have a strategic marketing plan for your cattle operation? Do you know when and how to market your calves or are you that farmer that decides one morning that I am hooking up the trailer and the calves are going to market that very same day? In this article I want to address what I see working for many folks and what I see as a “forecast” for what lies ahead in 2023 and beyond.

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Member Spotlight A conversation with Crooked Creek Herefords, Wonewoc, WI Scott, Kelly, Dawson, and Morgan Firlus

Why Herefords

Hereford Highlights

Herefords are a long tradition for the Firlus Family. When Scott’s Grandfather transitioned from dairy cattle to beef, the family started using Hereford bulls and then began building the Hereford herd. The Firlus family greatly enjoys Hereford cattle, and Dawson and Morgan have been showing Herefords for many years.

a Participation in the Junior National Hereford Expo. After participating in the JNHE at Madison, the event became an annual highlight for the Firlus Family. They greatly enjoy the interaction and camaraderie with other WHA Members and Hereford Families, and have formed great friendships through participation in the JNHE over the years. a Consigning the top-selling Open Heifer at the 2023 WHA Spring Sale at Fennimore on March 4, 2023. FCCH Blueprint Topanga 0301K was born on March 1, 2022 and is sired by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153. She was purchased for $4200 by Abigail Schmitt of Sherrill, IA a Morgan has been a WHA Royalty Princess for 2 years, and greatly enjoys being a part of the Royalty program. In 2022, Morgan attended the national Faces of Leadership Conference in Montana, and received an attendance scholarship from the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association. a The Firlus Family greatly enjoys the docility and beauty of Hereford Cattle, and of course, the cute Hereford calves born each year. Herefords do have the cutest calves! The Firlus family utilizes the excellent genetics of the Hereford breed to produce high quality females and great-tasting Hereford Beef!

About the Farm a 35 cow/calf pairs, calving February – April; utilize 2 bulls a Usually AI 10-15 cows before the bulls are turned out a Finish steers and raise replacement heifers a Farm 60 acres of corn and 200 acres of grass hay

Marketed from the Farm a Show steers and heifers. Dawson is on the Iowa State Livestock Judging team, and is very interested in showing and breeding quality show stock. Crooked Creek’s main focus is on producing quality females to breed and sell. a ¼ and ½ beef to family and friends; utilize Facebook for marketing a Horse Hay, and 500-600 round bales of cattle hay yearly

Membership in the WHA We have been members of WHA as a family since Dawson started showing in 4-H. Scott’s Dad has purchased cattle from the WHA State Sale and WHA members for many years.

Outstanding yearling herd bull prospects for sale.

3 These bulls are fertility tested with performance records and great dispositions.

3 These February-born bulls are bred to be safe on heifers but are big framed to reach cows.

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Mark your calendars and join us for the Cattleman's Delight sale in Black River Falls on October 7. Watch for our offering of outstanding bred females and select spring heifer calves.

Thank you to Cheryl Graber of C&B Farms for purchasing our open heifers in the Wisconsin Hereford Association Spring Sale.

Butch & Maryellen Cell: (715) 828-7271 • Brandon Cell: (715) 533-2470

E-mail: cmboettcher @centurytel.net

www.brookviewacres.com

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3 Sires represented: Prominent, Perks Hero, Missle and Engineer.

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A conversation with Stelter Farms LLC, Wautoma, WI Sara Stelter, Ken Gomoll

Why Herefords

Membership in the WHA

a Stelter Farms LLC enjoys using Registered Hereford Bulls in their cow herd. They appreciate the docility of the bulls in their herd and the calf weight gains provided by the Hereford genetics.

a The WHA provides good networking opportunities with other farms that enjoy raising Herefords and the easy-going nature of the cattle. Being a part of WHA is an opportunity to learn a lot from other members. Getting to know WHA members helps create a network of folks you can call with questions. a A benefit of WHA Membership is the Marketing opportunities offered through the WHA, such as Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale at Carthage, IL. It’s great to see the opportunity for WHA members to coordinate and participate in this sale, and prices for Hereford cattle sold through the sale.

About the Farm a 50 Cow/ calf pairs – Herefords and some black baldies, with the Hereford Bulls breeding black cows. Cow herd is split between spring and fall calving a Emphasis on longevity: some cow families in the herd can be traced back almost 20 years, to the early 2000’s a Approximately 1000 acres are farmed: cash corn, soybeans, peas, green beans, sweet corn a The farm maintains hay and pasture acreage for the cows, as well as cover crops for seasonal feed. Cows graze rye & triticale pasture in the spring, sudangrass in the summer, and forage oats in the fall.

Marketed from the Farm

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a Feeder Calves, some finished cattle. The consistency and quality of the cattle results in happy customers that return to purchase cattle again from the farm. a Club Calves have been sold over the years also – a great opportunity to see the success of Junior members! a Freezer beef

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Hereford Highlights a Stelter Farms LLC enjoys the longevity of the cows and cow families in the herd. Also, the weight gains provided by Hereford genetics and the docility of the breed helps create high quality cattle that result in happy and returning customers, year after year!

WJHA Preview Weekend Set For June 3-4, 2023 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Tentative Schedule Saturday, June 3 6-10 a.m. Arrival for Open Hereford Jackpot Show 9-11 a.m. Check in 11 a.m.

Hereford Fitting Contest 1:30 p.m. Open Jackpot Show and Breed showmanship 4:30 p.m. Jr. Hereford meeting and Hereford Homeroom leadership workshop 5:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner (WJHA/WJAA) Meat provided bring a dish to pass and your drinks 5-8 p.m. WLBA Show Arrival 6-8 p.m. WLBA Show check in Sunday, June 4 5-7 a.m.

WLBA Show Arrival 6-7 a.m.

WLBA Show Check in 9 a.m.

WLBA Junior show Things to Take Note for 2023…

• Both shows show off your trailer “blow and go” • Open Jackpot Show is on Saturday and WLBA Junior Show on Sunday • Open Jackpot Show and Open Junior show will have two different shows to enter on showman.app. The entry deadline May 15 • Horned and Polled Divisions • Mini Hereford Division For more information visit wisconsinherefords.org.

WHA Steer Jackpot Show at State Fair August 9, 2023 Nominations to the Jackpot Hereford Steer Show at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair are now open! The Jackpot Hereford Steer Show will be August 9, 2023. The Jackpot Show is a great way for WHA member breeders to support Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association members showing Wisconsin Herefords at the State Fair! The Class is sponsored by the WHA, and is for Hereford steers born in Wisconsin that were bred by WHA or WJHA member breeders.

Please visit the Juniors Page of the WHA Website for the Nomination and Entry Form. The form is posted under the heading "2023 WHA Jackpot Hereford Steer Show Form." Click on the red button to open the form. Complete rules of the class and nomination/ entry form are included.

All nominations and entries are due by June 15, 2023. Please send nomination and entry forms, and fees, to WHA member and Jackpot Steer Coordinator Kermit Rhiner, at the address shown on the form. Please contact Kermit Rhiner if any questions regarding the Jackpot Hereford Steer Show, at 608445-1279.

The Jackpot Hereford Steer Show is a great way to showcase your farm's genetic program and support WJHA members showing Wisconsin Herefords! 2022 Jackpot Hereford Steer Top 5 placings are as follows • Champion: Tessa Smith; steer bred by Plum River Ranch • Reserve: Jenna Meier; steer bred by Pierce's Hereford Haven • Third: Brailee Ehlen; steer bred by Wiswell Farms • Fourth: Joe Renn; steer bred by Wyatt Kegley • Fifth: Jenna Thorson; steer bred by Jenna Thorson Good luck to all WHA and WJHA member breeders with your 2023 nominations and entries! Again please contact Kermit Rhiner with any questions about the show, at 608-445-1279.

Faces of Leadership (FOL) Scholarship Available

2023 WJHA Board of Directors Front Row Left to Right: Front Row L-R Alisha Klemme Membership Secretary, Blake Brancel, Reporter, Tessa Smith, Director, Hannah Oleson, Vice-President, Marie Prodell, President. Back Row Jordan Lamb, Secretary, Ryan Oleson, Direcor, Brooke Aue, Director, Brady Jones, Treasurer, Nick Jones, Director, and BJ Jones, Advisor.

The Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association is sponsoring a $400 scholarship for one Wisconsin Junior to attend the Faces of Leadership Conference. FOL is an activity that helps juniors develop leadership skills and meet fellow Hereford juniors from around the country. This year FOL will be held on July 23 –26 in Columbus, Ohio. Junior members, aged 14-21, from all parts of the country participate in the event each year. During the threeday event, close to 100 participants listen to nationally known speakers and participate in junior board workshops, which assist in the enhancement of the individual's leadership talents, communication skills and beef industry knowledge.

If you are a member of the WJHA and are interested in attending this year, please visit www.wisconsinherefords.org or contact BJ Jones at bj@wildcatcattle.com for a scholarship application. Applications are due May 31, 2023.

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J&J Polled Herefords Kim & Herb Johnson 5891 E. Waterford Rd. Hartford, WI 53027 262-573-4019 kkjohnson19@hotmail.com

Over 25 years producing quality registered Herefords!

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Queen Corner Madison Katzenberger 2023 National Hereford Queen

2023 WJHA Scholarship Winners Breeding to produce sound, functional, maternally strong cattle that will work for you!

Visitors welcome and seedstock always for sale!

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Front Row Left to Right: Sami Neff, Alisha Klemme and Marie Prodell. Not pictured: Lauren Jones Congratulations to our 2023 Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association Scholarship Winners.

• Marie Prodell, Algoma, is a junior at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls majoring in Agricultural Business and Animal Science.

Hello Hereford enthusiasts! It is with great pride and honor that I am writing to you all for the last time. I am extremely honored to have served the state of Wisconsin as the Hereford Queen, and am proud to come from such a supportive and strong state. I have had such an amazing time getting to know my fellow state breeders better and for sharing your stories with the other states so they can understand why I enjoy being a part of this association so much.

I have officially stepped down as the Wisconsin Hereford Queen and have handed the crown and sash to Marie Prodell from Algoma, WI. I am proud to call Marie a friend and look forward to serving with her and guiding her through her journey in running for National Hereford Queen.

At the State Sale in March, I gave my departing words and I would like to reiterate some things I touched on for you all to think about as you go about exhibiting and raising your cattle…I was 8 years old when I set my sights on the National Hereford Queen crown. I had a very positive interaction with the queen at the time and it has fueled my passion for the breed, its people and the work that we do to improve our cattle. I challenge everyone to light that fire and fuel that passion of a junior in their area to pursue their passions and chase their dreams. I always had the passion for Herefords, but the queen I met showed me that I could be so much more than just a girl that loved Herefords. I could be the girl that leads, educates and helps others in all things they are passionate about, even if it isn’t Hereford or agriculture related. Every junior needs a support system, I ask that you be that support system for someone so they chase their dreams. I am lucky to have had that starting at my young age, that made me confident in my abilities. Thank you all for your amazing support, words of encouragement, and for helping me make so many fun, fond memories. You’ve all been a crucial part of my life for the last 17 years and I couldn’t be more grateful to have served and represented you on the state and now National level.

• Alisha Klemme, Plymouth, is a sophomore attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities majoring in Animal SciencePre-Veterinary Medicine with a Spanish minor.

• Sami Neff, Oconomowoc, is a high school senior and will be attending the University of Wisconsin-River Falls this fall majoring in Agricultural Education.

Special Price: 12 caps for $15/each

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A patch with your fam logo attached to the hat.

Patch can be embroidered or leather. Minimum order of 25 hats. These are the HOT item right now!

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We can design a logo for you if you don’t have one!

Bruce: (715) 570-2037 • Cheryl: (715) 570-4889

Scholarships are awarded each year at the Wisconsin Hereford Association Annual Meeting. Three $800 scholarships are awarded each year to WJHA members attending post-secondary education.

Members are eligible to win a maximum of two times. One scholarship is funded by the Wisconsin Hereford Association and 2 Scholarships are funded through the WJHA. A fourth scholarship was given this year in the memory of Marvin Espenscheid funded by the Espenscheid family. Applications for the 2024 scholarships will be due December 31, 2023.

Congratulations to Marie Prodell for being selected as the National Junior Hereford Association's Hereford Highlight for April 2023!

Marie is currently serving as the 2023 WJHA President, and the Wisconsin Hereford Queen. Congratulations Marie and Thank You for representing the state of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Herefords!

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• Lauren Jones (pictured right), Darlington, is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University and majoring in Animal Science and Agricultural Communications. Jones is the winner of the Espenscheid scholarship.

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Queen Corner

Complete schedule and event details can be found at hereford.org/youth/jnhe

We have a great need for adults who are willing to help expedite our arrival process and keep the trucks and trailers all flowing in the right direction beginning the afternoon of Saturday, July 8 and ending the morning of Sunday, July 9th. We also are looking for a smaller number of people to help keep our show ring and make ready areas cleaned up and free of manure during the show days of July 11-14.

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For more information please contact…

BJ Jones: 608-482-2961 • bj@wildcatcattle.com Sondra Brancel: 608-617-6949 • brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com Noah Benedict, AHA: 217-372-8009 • noahb@hereford.org

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Marie Prodell 2023 Wisconsin Hereford Queen

Hello everyone! My Name is Marie Prodell, and I am your 2023 Wisconsin Hereford Queen! This year I am a Junior at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls studying Agricultural Business and Animal Science. As a college student, I am heavily involved in the UWRF Beef Management, UWRF Block and Bridle, and the Livestock Judging Team. I try to stay busy planning events, attending classes, judging livestock, and being involved in school organizations. Outside of school, I help run MKP Cattle Company that in which I started in 2015 and am the President of the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association!

An organization that has helped me the most in terms of my college career would be the UWRF Beef Management Team. Being a part of the BMT has given me the opportunity to grow my Hereford roots in my college education! This year I am serving as the team’s President. Being in this role gives me the opportunity to grow the Hereford breed at the UWRF Mann Valley Lab Farm! Currently we run around 15 Registered Hereford Cattle and are looking to grow our Hereford genetics in the years to come! It is in my hopes as the Hereford Queen and State President to help increase the knowledge of the Hereford breed to our members and open them up to different opportunities within the breed and the WHA! This year as your WI Hereford Queen I am beyond excited for the events that we have planned for this year! We plan on attending many shows throughout the year to advocate and represent the Hereford breed in Wisconsin! Our first event of the year will be the WI Hereford State Preview Show in Jefferson, WI on June 3rd, and 4th! All our royalty members will be in attendance at the show!

Keep an eye out for us at other events like Junior Nationals, Wisconsin State Fair, and World Beef Expo as well!

I do have a big announcement! This year we are incorporating our first ever queen’s service project!

This year’s service project is called, “Pop Tops for a Cause!” The purpose of this project is to collect pop tops from cans to then donate the recycling proceeds to charitable causes in Wisconsin. These donations will helps support groups that have helped our members and their families in years past! A service project is a great way to grow our program and support a great cause! The royalty members will be making boxes and bins to collect pop pops at all the events we attend! Please start saving your tops! We will be starting to collect at Jefferson!

I look forward to being your state queen this year and I have many goals that I want to reach in the upcoming months so I can represent the breed to the best of my abilities! As always, let’s come home to Hereford! Hope to see you around this year!

Join us in Madison July 8-14 for the 2023 Junior National Hereford Expo!

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Member News Randolph ‘Randy’ Walter Brown

2023 has been a busy year for the WHA Advertising & Promotions Committee, with participation in several Trade Shows in Wisconsin, to promote Wisconsin Herefords and the WHA!

Jerry Huth and Doug Schulz at the 2023 WPS Farm show booth.

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Upcoming Trade Show…

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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will be held July 18-20 at the Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club’s Grounds, S3347 Sand Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913. The WHA will have a booth in the Beef Tent at WI Farm Technology Days. The WHA thanks Ken Pierce, Pierce’s Hereford Haven, for volunteering to bring cattle for the WHA Booth. Please stop by and visit the WHA at WI Farm Technology Days!

• January 26-27…the WHA was a sponsor at the 11th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference in Dubuque, IA. The Driftless Region Beef Conference is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, University of Illinois, and University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension & Outreach, and is held at the Grand River Center in Dubuque. The program provides information on research and production, with a focus toward beef producers in the Driftless Region. The WHA thanks Jerry Huth, Huth Polled Herefords, for attending the conference on behalf of the WHA, and displaying the WHA booth in the Conference’s trade show. Visit https://www.aep.iastate.edu/beef/ for more information about the conference. Notice the WHA Logo in the list of sponsors!

Visitors to the Conference’s website can click on the WHA logo to visit the WHA Website!

• February 2-4…the 31st Annual Grass Works Grazing Conference was held at Chula Vista Resort at Wisconsin Dells, WI. The Grass Works conference program is tailored to both beginning and experienced graziers and brings together industry experts to provide information about pasture management, animal health, grazing, marketing, and more!

The WHA thanks Loxi Smythe, SNL’s Whitetail Farm, for attending the conference on behalf of the WHA, and displaying the WHA booth in the Conference’s trade show.

Visit https://grassworks.org/events/grazing-conference/ for more information about the conference. Note the WHA is listed as a sponsor for the event!

• March 28-30…the WHA had a booth at the WPS Farm Show at Oshkosh. The WPS Farm show has >400 exhibitors, providing information about the latest innovations in many different facets of agriculture and their application to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry! The WHA thanks Doug Schulz, Schulz Polled Herefords, for coordinating the WHA Booth at the WPS Farm Show. Thank you to the Shulz, Starck, Huth, Wiechert, Smythe, and Prodell Families for staffing the WHA Booth. The WHA had a great show!

Mark your calendars for March 26-28, 2024 to attend next year’s WPS Farm Show!

Bill "Uncle Bill" Graber,

age 63, of Livingston passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville after a brief illness.

Bill was an avid hunter, he enjoyed deer hunting with his buddies Darin & Derrick Millard and Dan Ley. Bill enjoyed showing beef cattle and sheep, with many awards in the show ring. After graduating from Iowa Grant High School, Bill worked in the family business at Livingston Feed & Lumber Company and farming. In later years Bill's passion became collecting antique tractors, only Internationals would do.

Tractor pulling became a hobby, with his protege Sarah Buckhaus with his favorites, The International 1568 V8 and 1206.

Bill was a member of the Livingston-Clifton Fire Department for 30 years.

Bill will be missed for his dry sense of humor, and his ability to help anyone, or anywhere he was needed.

Bill is survived by his sister Cheryl Graber, brother-in-law Bill Look, his niece Cassie (Derrick Niven) and his great niece Ophelia Niven "the apple of his eye". He is preceded in death by his parents Joyce Crary and Robert Graber.

LEMAR Polled Herefords — Since 1968 —

Emmett & Margaret Langness 932-140th Avenue • New Richmond, WI 54017 (715) 246-5464 • Cell: (715) 781-7056 Richard & Laura Matthews: (715) 781-0927 61-3rd Ave. • Clear Lake, WI 54005

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of Merton Wisconsin, age 72, passed away on February 27, 2023. He was born August 28, 1950 to Warren and Isabel (McKerrow) Brown.

He attended Arrowhead High school and UW-Madison where he studied horticulture and landscaping. During his life in Merton, he ran the W.W. Brown Nursery Farms and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also loved his Jacob sheep, especially the new lambs born each spring. His weekly social highlight was ‘Pops with the Cops’.

He’ll be sadly missed by his wife, Cindy (Pfeiffer) Brown; children, Jenny (Travis) and Ben; sisters Carolyn (Eric) Erdman and Bette (Paul) Slayton; his mother Isabel (McKerrow) Brown and many wonderful friends.

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Market Place “HALL OF FAMEOUS” FOR SALE… Yearling Polled Hereford Bulls for sale. Offspring

from Churchill Red Baron, KCF Bennett Homeland, KCF Bennett Noble, Loewen Mendel, Schu-lar Selection and TH Masterplan. Buy now and for a down payment we will hold him until you need him. Call Hank @ 608-235-9417.

FOR SALE… Yearling bulls born in Februayr 2022 sired by SH 57C

TOP DIRECTION 8F, LOEWEN CMF MENDEL 7G, and FTF RELEVANT 831F. Also have a few cow-calf pairs with 10 left to calve by May. Contact: Spruce Hill Polled Herefords (Dean) at 608-513-2112.

FOR SALE… 2-year-old proven bull out of our Beth 1L and Mr. Maternal donor cow and NJW Forward 252F bull. Priced at $3500. Contact: Christ the Rock Herefords, Mark and Deb Schoen: (715) 483-1184.

Calendar of Events…

June 2-3 WJHA/WLBA Preview Show, Jefferson 4 WJHA Open Jackpot Show, Jefferson

July 8-14 Junior National Hereford Expo, Madison 18-20 WI Farm Technology Days, Baraboo 19 WI Review Advertising Deadline 23-26 NJHA Faces of Leadership Conference, Columbus, Ohio

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August 3-13 Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Steak Tent, WI State Fair 8 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show, West Allis 9 Wisconsin State Fair Jackpot Steer Show 12 Wisconsin State Fair Open Show, West Allis

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September 28-30 World Beef Expo, West Allis October 1 World Beef Expo, West Allis 7 Cattlemen’s Delight Sale, Black River Falls 8 Badger Southern Select Sale, Darlington

BEEF RECIPES

Hereford Hamburger BBQs Kermit and Jana Rhiner 2022 WHA Hall of Fame Recipients

2 lbs. Hereford Hamburger 1 large onion chopped 1 cup celery chopped 1 can tomato soup 1 can cream of celery soup 3 Tbsp vinegar 3 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp Yellow mustard 1 cup catsup

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N7850 U.S. Hwy. 12 Elkhorn, WI 53121 Bob: (262) 903-0513 Paul: (262) 742-3205 E-mail: psbakerph70@gmail.com www.bakerpolledherefords.com

Your visit is always appreciated!

Dave & Laurie Steinhoff 2023 Hall of Fame Recipients

3 to 4 Lb. Hereford Beef Roast Season with 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix Slow cook @250 for about 5 hours or until meat pulls apart easily with a fork and completely pull the meat apart and drain any fat/grease but leave the juices. Ad 4 oz's of "Johnny's" French Dip Au Jus with recommended amount of water. Cover Shredded Hereford Beef with all the Au Jus and juices, stir all together and simmer for about 1 hour stirring occasionally.

Serve on your favorite bun.

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Kari and Jim Renn

4207 Campbell Trail • Hartland, WI 53029 Jim Cell: 414-217-7366 • Kari Cell: 414-614-4537 karirenn@sbcglobal.net

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POLLED HEREFORDS

— Kids, Cows & Calves are our Passion — Scott, Michelle, Home: 920.892.6742 Michelle cell: 920.901.7373 Alisha & Danica Klemme Scott cell: 920.980.0998 N6236 STATE ROAD 57 Email: klemmeherefords@gmail.com PLYMOUTH, WI 53073

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Dan Irwin: (815) 266-1300 1709 Summit Drive • Stockton, IL 61085 Located four miles west of Stockton, Illinois off U.S. Hwy. 20

PERKS 3094 HOMETOWN LADY 5048 Embryos available with matings to Blueprint, Fresh Prince, Genesis and Montgomery

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Hillside Oaks Farm — Plain, WI —

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Venture Calves:

Semen: $25/straw Certificates: $75

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Reports from across the country have been pouring in…VENTURE calves easily lowers birth weight and adds eye pigmentaiton and style.

Many breeders are so happy with their VENTURE calves that they’re doubling down and re-ordering for the 2023 breeding season.

A few comments…

“Went in for lunch at 12:11 p.m. with a heifer starting to calve. Came back out at 12:38 p.m. and there he was! Has anybody asked you about his calving ease?” – Kansas “When I go out to feed, these VENTURE calves present themselves to you.

I like that!” – Iowa