Kansas Angus News March/April 2016 Edition

Number 603 . Kansas Angus Association . March/April 2016

Green Garden Angus Calving Ease

Carcass

57th Annual Sale

$Values

EST 1932

April 4, 2016 1:00 p.m.

Selling: 100 Angus Bulls

at the farm 2335 10th Rd, Lorraine, Kansas

50 Spring Yearling Bulls 50 Fall 18 month old Bulls

Calving Ease avg. EPD for the 110 Bulls Selling

Birth +0.1 CED +12 CEM +12

Gardens Yahoo QB53 CED Birth CEM +19 -2.1 +16

Marb +1.42

18223524 RE +.79

Profit

Efficiency

avg. EPD for the 110 Bulls Selling

$EN +13.532 DMI -.36 RADG +.22

Gardens Wave R020 CED DMI $EN +14 -.66 +21.82

Marb +1.27

Gardens Prime Q062 CED Birth $EN +17 -0.8 +22.92

Marb +1.42

18025569 $B +132.72

Carcass

avg. EPD for the 110 Bulls Selling

Marb +1.20 REA +.56 $Beef +110.48

18290114 RE +.94

Gardens Cache R28 Birth RADG +1.9 +27

Marb +1.37

RE +.85

18290179 $B +162.89

Featuring Progeny of Gardens Wave 13818764 - One of the top bulls in the breed, ranking in the top 1% for dmi and $G, the top 2% for $en (45.38) marbling, re and quality grade. His daughters are top notch.

For a Sale Booklet Call, Write, Email or Download from our website the beginning of February

Gardens Cache 17709960 - Our high scanning ten x son out of an exceptional gardens wave daughter. Cache scanned a 8.41 with Ben & Anisha Dick & Shelly Dustin & Elizabeth .35” of backfat, REA of 14.3 and a yearling weight of 1235.

1356 Ave. M Ellsworth, KS 67439 Gardens Timex P257 17709990 - The high growth ten x son that 785-472-3752 topped our 2014 production sale. Timex scanned a 7.11 with .43” backfat and a 17.1 REA, yearling wt of 1449 and an adg janssen@greengardenangus.com of 6.87.

Gardens Prime 16970667 - A top prime Star son who scanned a 8.83 with .36” of backfat and an 14.5 REA, an adj. yearling weight of 1258.

Baldridge Yahoo Y58 17074462 - An exciting outside sire with a great combo of calving ease growth and marbling Gardens Tsunami I36 16057048 - The #2 DMI bull of the breed along with being our slam dunk calving ease sire.

www.greengardenangus.com

Page 1. Association News Angus & Angus-Influence Female Sale – Junction City

Attention High School Seniors 2016

The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor its annual Commercial Angus Female Sale this spring at JC Livestock Sales, Junction City on Friday, March 25 at 1:30 pm. We are in search of high quality, pairs, fall bred cows, bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. If you are interested in consigning cattle to this sale, please request an entry form from sale co-chairman Jace Johnson or you can find a form and submit online at www.kansasangus.org. Using the information submitted, an information handout will be compiled on all consignments which will be available to buyers on sale day and will be mailed on request.

Consignment Criteria  Spring pairs, bred cows and heifers to calve in the spring of 2016; bred cows and heifers to calve in the fall of 2016; and open heifers. To insure the quality of this special sale, we have made the following guidelines.  Females must meet Certified Angus Beef ®live specifications: be predominately black hided (black white faces and/or “baldies” are accepted).  Females must have typical beef-type conformation (no visible dairy influence); and be without long floppy ear and hump (no visible Brahman influence).  Maximum age—No older than 8 years-old. Cattle may be mouthed.  Minimum consignment of five head. .  Cattle will be sorted by sale committee for sale order.  All females will be preg checked and bled by JC Livestock veterinarian. Calving dates provided are guaranteed by seller, open heifers are guaranteed by seller and will be preg checked if there are concerns.

Selling Fees Junction City: Regular sale barn fees and expense plus KAA commission of $5 per head or $6 pair, to cover advertising and promotion. No sale fee is $10 per head.

The American Angus Auxiliary scholarships are presented annually. Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded. The total amount awarded will range from $12,000 to $15,000. Each state Angus Auxiliary is entitled to submit one girl and one boy application for the national scholarships. The two applications must be submitted by the state or regional scholarship chairperson to the American Angus Auxiliary Chairperson. The recipients will be announced at the National Junior Angus Show in July. Application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships.

Kansas Scholarship Application due April 1 Kansas high school seniors to be eligible to compete for the national scholarship above you must first compete and qualify on the state level.

Kansas will choose one girl applicant and one boy applicant to go onto national competition. However the number of scholarship recipients in Kansas will be determined by the number of qualified applicants. Postmark deadline for Ks scholarships is April 1. and must be submitted to Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, Melody McCurry, 4515 S. Rayl Road, Burrton, KS 67020. the application can be downloaded at the web address above, all national rules and guidelines apply in the Kansas competition. Kansas winners will be announced at the KJAA Preview Show.

Preview Show is June 3-4 Kansas Junior Angus Association members are planning their annual summer Preview Show.

The Preview Show will be June 3-4, 2016 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Cattle classes will include owned and bred and owned females, cow/calf pairs, bred and owned bulls and registered, commercial and Angus crossbred steers. Jeff Jackson, Stephenville, Tex will judge the show. Juniors may also compete in showmanship, sales talk, herdsman’s quiz, public speaking contests and the “editor’s pic” photo contest. Two showmanship representatives to the 2016 National Junior Angus Show contest in Grand Island, Neb. as well as members of the KJAA team sales and quiz bowl NJAS teams will be chosen through contest participation. The two day event will feature the KJAA annual meeting, officer elections and awards presentations. The Kansas Angus Auxiliary will conduct their summer meeting and award scholarships in conjunction with the Preview Show. Show entry deadline is May 23. An entry form with be in the next issue of the KAN and an online entry submission option will be available in April at www.kansasangus.org .

American Angus Association By- Law Change effects Voting Eligibility

American Angus Association® members will now notice a change in voting eligibility following bylaw amendments passed at the American Angus Association Contact sale chairman or barn for specific sale barn fees.

2015 Annual Convention of Delegates last November. During that meeting, For more information and to consign visit www.kansasangus.org or Association voting delegates passed three amendments to the bylaws that affect contact the sale chairmen for the Junction City Sale chairman Jace who can serve as an “eligible voting member” and the timing of the nomination Johnson (620)767-2689, johnsoncattle@yahoo.com. To be included in period. Eligible voting members are those who are able to nominate, be sale listings and advertising consign by March 18. nominated, vote or be elected in the annual election of delegates. To be considered an eligible voting member and participate in the election process, individuals must meet all of the following requirements within the preceding 12 American Angus Assn. Board of Directors Candidate Kansas Angus Association members who are interested in being a candi- months from when the nomination period begins:. 1. Active regular or life date for the American Angus Association Board of Directors for election in membership 2. 18 years of age or older 3. Registered at least one animal or completed a minimum level of business with the Association or Angus Genetics November 2016 and will seek endorsement from the KAA Board of Direc- Inc. (the dollar amount specified by the Board of Directors is $250, exclusive of tors should send a letter of request to the Board by email to membership fees, merchandise or other exclusions) The nomination period for kansasangus@wbsnet.org or by mail to Kansas Angus Association, 5201 2016 begins April 11; therefore, above criteria must be met by the end of the E Rd 110, Scott City, Kansas 67871 by April 15 . Interested candidates will previous business day, Friday, April 8, to participate in the 2016 delegate be invited to the KAA board of directors meeting in May. process.

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The President’s Pen

The Chance As I write this memo my thoughts take me back to a newborn calf that I just recently lost. This was one of those calves that no matter what you tried you can't seem to get going. Then after a couple of days just when you think things are turning your way they get a whole lot worse. This calf my wife affectionately named Edgar. Of course death loss is an every day thing for those of us in the livestock industry yet never an easy pill to swallow. For me I hadn't lost one in awhile so this caused a moment of pause. As I carried his lifeless body out to the pickup, his mother was still calling for him and I had watched her for two days do everything she could to encourage him with no success either. Each of us spend hours and several dollars on our breeding programs with the common goal of increasing or enhancing the particular traits that are important to us. So after the wait, the time, the expense and anticipation loosing a newborn seems like a defeat! Or, is it?

Now after having a few days to think about this I have a different perspective. The people that are associated with production agriculture understand the ups and downs involved. We see both sides of Mother Nature and rural economics. Even though our life style can present its’ challenges, I dare say that not too many of us are willing to give it up. In my opinion the rewards are worth the risk. I can’t imagine an environment more wholesome for raising a family. Nature gives us glimpses of its glory from time to time that not even the toughest cow punch’n hombre out there can deny. Magnificent sun rises or sunsets, a welcome spring rain or new calves playing in the pasture just to name a few. These animals can teach us life lessons like none other. Those of us that get the chance to live, the chance to love, the chance to experience this life are blessed because of it.

Thanks Edgar for giving me a chance.

God Bless, Stuart Rose 2016 Kansas Angus Association President

Notes & News from Anne Unseasonably warm temperatures in February, have us all thinking spring.

Spring is always welcome as it is a time for calves grow along side of their mothers, warm weather chores, production sales ,breeding and hope for an abundance of spring rain and green grass.

He makes grass grow for the cattle and plants for people to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth Wishing all of you a great spring!

Psalm 104 :14

Anne Anne S. Lampe, Ks Angus News, editor ; Kansas Angus Association, Secretary/Manager kansasangus@wbsnet.org , 620-874-4273 cell

Page 1. Association News……………….....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info………..... .2 Angus Industry........................................... .4 KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet & Futurity Jr Show……………………………………….8 Andy & Mary McCurry KAA Honorary Members…………………………………. 9 KJAA………………. ………….…............10

Cover

Cody Theis Wins KAA Young Angus Producer Scholarship……………………..20 Showring Purple…………………………..23 Kansas Angus Calendar…….………….… 23 Auxiliary…………………………..……....25 KAA Membership Application……...…….27

Photo by Anne Lampe.

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President : Stuart Rose, Cheney Vice President : Larry Lundgren, Gove Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: Neal Haverkamp, Bern Past President: Sharee Sankey, Council Grove District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland ……….….……...2019 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... …. . 2017 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..……….. ..2017 # 4 Deb Bartholomew, Mankato ..…….…….…............2019 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………....., 2018 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..…….…....2019 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs….……………...…..2019 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City……………………....…. ..2019 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight……………………..……………...2019 Derrick Schlegel, Alexander …………………........…...2017 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….………. ……. .2018 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2017 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2019 Lance Cline, Onaga…………………………………… 2018 Kansas Angus Association Bookkeeper– Betsy Anderson betsyakaa@gmail.com The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

“High Performing Cattle Backed by Generations of Calving Ease Traits” 64 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ♣ 1952-2016

Saturday, March 19, 2016 ♣ 1 p.m. ♣ at the Ranch 5 miles north and 2 1/2 west of Zenda, KS or 9 miles west, 9 miles south and 2 1/2 west of Kingman, KS

1 2 0 Bulls Sell 60 Females Sell

40 Yearling Females & 20 Fall Calving Females

Basin Payweight 1682

Reg # 17038724 BW +.4 WW +71 YW +119 Milk +21 Marb +.93 RE +.65 $B +189.52 Selling: 15 sons

EF Complement 8088

Reg # 16198796 BW -.1 WW +63 YW +118 Milk +26 Marb +.76 RE +.38 $B +127.64 Selling: 10 sons

This year’s sale will feature the first progeny that we have offered for sale by Basin Payweight 1682 (ABS). The female offering will be 40 fancy open replacement heifers from the heart of the herd.

The majority of the 20 Fall Calving Females that sell will be bred to LD Emblazon 999 (ABS) and KG Solution 0018 (Genex).

Molitor Angus Ranch is a family operation located in south-central Kansas and received the CAB Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award in 2014. We were very honored to except this award for our contribution to the Angus Breed.

Reg # 16748826 BW +1.5 WW +66 YW +129 Milk +20 Marb +.66 RE +.42 $B +189.25 Selling: 12 sons

♣Other Main Service Sires♣ Molitor Danny 686-1138 – 6 sons Molitor Hoover Dam 008-112 - 6 sons HARB Efficient 819 – 8 sons LD Iron Mountain 23 - 10 sons Willekes Windy 326Z - 6 sons McCall Black Impression 2053 – 7 sons HA Outside 3878 - 4 sons

Reg # 16796888 BW –2.4 WW +69 YW +124 Milk +24 Marb +.47 RE +.74 $B +156.56 Selling: 18 sons

LD Embazon 999

Reg # 16665803 BW +.3 WW +71 YW +123 Milk +16 Marb +.64 RE +1.05 $B +176.76 Selling: 10 sons

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Angus industry Partnering with the best? Nominate your customers, feeders

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

“I’m humbled to serve such a historic, member-focused organization and am looking forward to leading a team of fine individuals, all dedicated to The Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand’s pull-through demand model working with breeders on a daily basis,” Ruppert says. “Our efforts as an RM team will further the Association’s strategic marketing, sales and edufirst requires a consistent and abundant supply of high-quality beef.

It is a team effort, but CAB recognizes a few of the standouts in that supply cational objectives, as well as the development of benchmarks to ensure chain during its annual conference each fall. The brand is currently accept- they’re met.” Ruppert received his master’s degrees in both business administration and beef cattle breeding and genetics from Colorado State ing nominations for those honors through March 31.

“Ranchers and feedyard managers have a way of doing things really well, University, after earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Nebraska in 1998. His family owns and operates an exteneven when no one else is watching,” says Kara Lee, CAB production sive commercial Angus ranch in southwest Nebraska, where they began brand manager. “We know your genetic selection isn’t made on what the AI-ing to Angus bulls in 1972 and were early adopters of Angus services neighbors might think, and a drive for a higher CAB acceptance rate is such as AngusSource® and genomic testing. He and his wife, Francie, based on a sound business decision rather than an award, yet we still and young daughters Bella and Sophia, will relocate to the Saint Joseph want to find and recognize some of the best.” The Commitment to Excelarea in the coming weeks. lence awards take into account the direct effect on the supply of highquality cattle that qualify for the brand. Considerations include genetics Generally speaking—not! selection, management practices, customer service, progressive use of By Steve Suther technology and overall CAB® acceptance rate. Nominations can be made All generalizations are false. Or rather, let’s say most of in one of three categories: seedstock breeder, commercial producer and them have a lot of exceptions – because if they were all feedyard. The Progressive Partner award recognizes those who have false, that opening statement would be both true and false. Can we have it found the most innovative and effective ways to add value to high-quality both ways? Let’s say the full-time producers think if you have cows and a cattle. It could be a unique marketing approach or a new application of full-time job that does not include the cows, then you have a hobby herd. technology, for example. Nominees may come from any segment of the industry and may be recognized as individuals or as a business or organi- It’s fine to have a weekend diversion for fun with your horses, and a source for the next beginning 4-H club project. And it gives you a reason to zation. “In the beef business the people you partner with are just as important as the cattle you’re trading,” Lee says. “If you know somebody who tow a stock trailer sometimes. But c’mon: You’re just playing, right? You’re not in it to make a profit or improve your herd. Don’t be so sure. Somefits these criteria, we’d love to hear about them.” Nominations are due March 31, and can be made via a simple application. The team will notify times the lifestyle seems like play for every size of farm or ranch, when the family enjoys what they’re doing. But sometimes things go wrong regardwinners later this spring and they’ll be formally recognized at Certified less of herd size, and a loss for a small operator is a bigger percentage Angus Beef ® Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz., in September. loss. A manager of the smallest herd can still use most of the science and The application is available at: http://www.cabpartners.com/ animal husbandry of a large, commercial ranch. With an average herd size news/2015CABProducerAwardNominationForm.pdf. of 40 cows in the United States, we know most outfits are too small to For more information contact Kara Lee at 812-653-0020 or allow the option of sending a semi-trailer load of calves off to a feedlot or klee@certifiedangusbeef.com. selling load lots at an auction market. But they can network with family and friends to pool a load. They can finish as few as three to five calves in a Ruppert to Lead Regional Angus Team state or regional feeding futurity. They can work with the local auction American Angus Association names director of regional managers market to document health and improving genetics to suit the buyers.

A sixth-generation cattle rancher and Nebraska native will serve as the American Angus Association® Director of Regional Managers. Ryan Rup- They can and many do make rapid herd improvement with artificial insemination (AI) and timed breeding to fit their non-farm schedules. Some small pert joins the team Feb. 1 at Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo., to oversee the organization’s 12 regional managers (RMs) and asso- herds are made up of random commodity cows, but you can say the same about some large herds. ciated territories for the nation’s largest beef breed establishment.

In his new role Ruppert will work with the regional team and manage daily On average, a herd can be relatively great or poor, but cows are individuactivities to meet the operational and marketing needs of the approximate als with strengths and weaknesses. A small producer with records and focus can use AI breeding strategies to build on or fix those in the next 25,000 Association members. “Mr. Ruppert brings valuable leadership generation. Now let’s go back to the assertion that full-timers look down on capabilities, breed experience and a keen sensibility for the larger beef part-timers as “mere hobbyists.” That’s actually just another generalization cattle business to our team,” says Allen Moczygemba, Association chief that doesn’t hold up to most real-life experience. Sure, there are a few who executive officer. “His business acumen, genomics knowledge and proficiency in coordinating teams at various industry levels will allow our organ- feel that way, but part of the ranching culture is appreciation of their fellow producers of every size, scale and focus. The large producer is often ization to more effectively provide the face-to-face relationships and professionalism for which Angus is known.” Ruppert most recently served as saddled with another generalization: they can’t practice individual animal national sales director for Neogen GeneSeek in Lincoln, Neb., leading its management when there are so many cattle. We know many managers sales force in strategic marketing and development of the company’s ge- who prove that’s wrong, from the rancher who sees that each of 500 nomics products. He also previously served the National Cattlemen’s Beef calves are tagged and records brought to bear on their dams, or the commercial cattle feeder who takes the same care with thousands of customer Association (NCBA) for eight years as the executive director of producer education, where he led the development and implementation of the Beef cattle. And the common ground all share is knowing they are in the busiQuality Assurance (BQA) program and managed the National Beef Quality ness to produce food for consumers who enjoy great beef.

Audit. Ruppert’s career has also included leadership experience with Car- Questions? Call 330-465-0820 or e-mail steve@certifiedangusbeef.com. gill and Red Angus Association of America.

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“We started acquiring seedstock from the Gardiners in the early 90s. I had a concern, since we had an established crossbreeding program using Continental genetics, that we would give up something with Angus. Thanks to Henry’s focus, we didn’t give up pounds. We didn’t give up performance.

We gained carcass traits. We were able to double our percent Choice, and also gain pounds and efficiency throughout the process.

I give a lot of credit to our success at the packer level to the high quality genetics we obtain through Gardiner Angus Ranch and being able to market through U.S. Premium Beef.

Pounds pay the bills, but quality is the difference between average and above average and profitability in our operation.”

—Sam Hands, Triangle H, Garden City, Kansas

Listen to Sam, see videos of sale offering and more @ GardinerAngus.com.

37th Annual Production Sale Saturday, April 2, 2016 • 9 AM

At the Henry & Nan Gardiner Marketing Center • Ashland, KS

Selling Approximately 1,200 Head, Including: 450 Bulls • 565 Registered Females • 200 Bred Commercial Females Registered females include: 45 Donors • 60 3-N-1 Pairs • 400 Bred Females PLEASE NOTE: The sale will be held in the Henry & Nan Gardiner Marketing Center, one mile south of the previous sale location. Follow the signs.

1136 CR Y • Ashland, Kansas 67831 Office (620) 635-2156 • gar@ucom.net • www.GardinerAngus.com The Henry & Nan Gardiner Family Mark (620) 635-5095 • Greg (620) 635-0233 • Garth (620) 635-5632 Grant (620) 635-0382 Proud to be a founding member of U.S. Premium Beef. More than $5.9 million in premiums and dividends paid to GAR customers using USPB delivery rights.

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ENS Cattle Company, LLC had the top bull for Weight Day of Age with ENS Generation 2100 5216 of 4.07 pounds at the Oklahoma Beef, Inc. at Stillwater, Ok. Their sale is March 31, 2016 and ENS will also have bulls out of JMB Traction 292, VAR Discovery 2240 and Connealy Black Granite at the sale.

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Kansas Angus Association Annual Meeting, Banquet & Futurity Junior Show The Kansas Angus Association hosted its annual meeting, banquet and Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show January 23-24 in Hutchinson. Over 180 KAA members, juniors and guests attended the annual banquet and celebrated the involvement and achievements of Andy and Mary McCurry, Burrton as they were inducted as the association’s newest honorary members. Stuart Rose, Cheney was elected to serve as 2016 Kansas Angus Association president; Bryanna Hite, Valley Center was crowned Miss Kansas Angus and Alexandra Cozzitorto, Lawrence was selected District Ambassador. Chelsey Figge, Onaga received the Kenneth and Loraine Moore Memorial Scholarship and Cody Theis received the new Kansas Angus Association Young Angus Producer Scholarship.

Andy & Mary McCurry, Burrton named 2015 Honorary Members. See page 9 for their story .

The popular Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction netted $5100. The Kansas Junior Angus Association (KJAA) raised $1925 in their annual semen auction thanks to the generous donors and bidders, part of the funds raised in the semen auction are earmarked for Kansas State Fair junior Angus awards.

Juniors exhibited 90 head in the annual Futurity Junior Show. Mark Johnson , Munhall , Okla. Evaluated the cattle and showmanship classes. Caleb Flory, Baldwin City claimed A.J. McCurry Memorial Supreme Champion Award buckle after first winning champion bred and owned heifer with May Way Empress 1446 an October 2014 daughter of PVF Insight 0129.

Cody Theis, Leavenworth was awarded the first KAA Young Angus Producer Scholarship. See page 20 for story.

Judging Contest Winners: 1st Eva Hinrichsen , 2nd Grace Shive, 3rd Cally Miller

Chelsey Figge, Onaga won the 2016 Ken & Lorene Moore Scholarship administered by the Kansas Angus Auxiliary .

Caleb Flory, Baldwin City claimed A.J. McCurry Memorial Supreme Champion Award buckle after first winning champion bred and owned heifer with May Way Empress 1446 an October 2014 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. Look for more junior show photos on the KAA Facebook page and in the nest issue of the KAN.►

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Alexandra Cozzitorto, Lawrence was named District 2 Ambassador and Bryanna Hite , Valley Center was crowned the 2016 Miss Kansas Angus. ◄ 2016 KAA president Stuart Rose presented outgoing president Sharee Sankey with an appreciation gift.

Since 1958, the Kansas Angus Association has 2015 Kansas Angus Association Honorary Members - Andy & Mary McCurry selected a member or members to be inducted into Converting a sandy, blowing row crop farm to a fertile haven of both Honorary Membership. The criteria is based on this simple but cool and warm season grasses can be attributed to Dad’s love for powerful statement. “Dedicated to those who, by work & deed developing pastures to support a forage-based environment for our have contributed to the improvement of Angus cattle & the cowherd. This 20 year conversion process has earned our family the livestock industry in the State of Kansas”. Andy and Mary Reno Co/KS “Grassland Award” while also hosting multiple KSU ExMcCurry, Burrton are the KAA’s 2015 inductees and were inducttension grass tours. ed during the annual banquet of the KAA on January 23,2016 .

The following is the script written and presented by their children The pastures on the home place have been developed by Dad and John and Emily during the banquet . myself to compliment the fall calving herd of approximately 250 feAndy and Mary McCurry came from similar backgrounds – both were 3rd generation Angus breeders – one from KS and one from TN. This is their story.

Mary’s grandfather, John Mathews Smith was a successful farmer and stockman near Jackson, TN. He ran a commercial herd and utilized registered Angus bulls beginning in the 1950’s. Mom’s dad, John Sanford Smith, was successful on livestock judging teams and was a WWII veteran. He purchased his own farm in 1953 after serving as a Tennessee Ag Extension Agent.

Mom’s father, John Smith, had an unfortunate farming accident in 1955 that left him with one arm, thus necessitating the dispersal of his dairy herd. After a year of rehab in a VA hospital in Memphis, TN, he returned to his farm and began purchasing registered Angus females and started his cow/calf operation. He and his wife Bettye Smith had three daughters who grew to love Angus cattle as much as he did. They were all very involved in Junior Angus activities, both on a state and national level. Mom’s father used to tell them “If you were going to learn anything, you were going to have to learn it on your own!” Sometimes that even meant hopping a ride to Jr Nationals in the trailer with another family.

John was a past president of the Tennessee Angus Association, Tennessee Livestock Assn, named Mid-South Ag Press “Man of the Year” and was a member of the American Angus Association Board of Directors from 1972-1978. It was during his service on the board that the Certified Angus Beef program was initiated as well as many other programs that set the Angus breed apart.

Mary Elizabeth Smith McCurry is the eldest of the three girls born in January 1953 in Jackson, TN. She was a very active Jr Angus member and also claimed the title of Princess Soya. Mom was also crowned National Angus Queen in 1971-1972 followed by her sister Beverly in 1975. Her attire consisted of a black velvet coat and skirt made by her grandmother. The family was also named Tennessee’s first Angus Family of the Year in 1973.

Andy’s grandparents, Walter and Cora (Workman) McCurry purchased their first two Angus heifers from his brother-in-law, Johnson Workman, in 1928. Workman was a noted pioneer in agriculture and the Angus breed, having started his registered herd in 1913 in Kansas. The Workman cattle won many Champion Carlot shows at the American Royal and International Stock Shows in the 1920’s. Johnson Workman was firm in his belief that fads and fancies were detrimental to a sound breeding program.

Dad’s father, A.J. McCurry is the oldest of the five “McCurry Bros.” Each brother carried a responsibility in keeping this family operation moving and the compatibility of these five brothers, working as a team, has been the source of amazement for people who have known them for many years. Each brother was suited to a different task. AJ was in charge of alfalfa production, maintenance and hog operation, Odell the row crop, Bob wheat farming and show cattle, Dale, the cow herd and show cattle and Cecil operated the grain elevator and took care of the books.

Andrew Jay McCurry was born September 1950 in Hutchinson, KS. The first of four children born to A.J. and Ruth McCurry of Mt. Hope, KS. Dad grew up from a young age learning the love of agriculture and Angus cattle from his father and 4 uncles known as the McCurry Brothers. He spent numerous summers with each uncle and still to this day has the upmost respect for each one, due to their part of his upbringing!! Dad was the first president of the Kansas Junior Angus Assoc in 1968. He helped take Brad and Greg to their first Junior National. He also competed in the National Junior Angus Showmanship contest.

Andy and Mary, From the cotton fields of Tennessee to the meat department of Kansas State University Mom went. While attending K-State to obtain her Masters of Meat Science/ Food Science, she met Dad who was also attending the University to complete his Bachelor’s in Animal Science. The two 3rd generation Angus breeders wed at Mom’s hometown church in Jackson, TN. Numerous Angus friends and lots of family were in attendance and most of the wedding party is sitting in this room tonight!! With Angus cattle come great friendships!! With degrees in hand, they moved to Tennessee hoping to pursue my father’s dream of calling something his own. After living in Tennessee for a short time, they returned to Kansas. Dad had dreams of raising his children with a love for Angus cattle and Mom agreed. Thus Marands Angus was born in 1977 following their marriage.

Marands Angus, Not knowing where they would eventually settle, it was decided their new herd name would be MARANDS –the first 3 letters of MARY and the first 3 letters of ANDY = MARANDS. The “outline” of the logo comes from the shape of the state of Tennessee, their first home. And the Marands name stuck with them until the early 2000's when John took over the day to day operations of the herd along with his wife Melody. With the addition of this new generation came the name change to McCurry Angus Ranch.

McCurry Angus Ranch Operates on almost 13,000 acres of pastures, McCurry Angus Ranch is a family owned cow/calf operation that focuses on raising and developing bulls for the commercial rancher. Our family’s enjoyment of helping new Angus breeders and 4-H/FFA members with Angus projects has also created a market for junior heifer prospects.

males. Wrangler & Guymon Bermuda grass, Tall Hosea Wheat grass (for alkaline soils), brome and fescue run the gamut. Each have a place in the rotational grazing program and were selected based on soil type and annual rainfall limitations. The spring herd consists of 250 head of registered and 100 commercial cows used as recipients for the donor program and are run on native pastures. Dad still has a passion for building and caring for the land that livestock live on.

McCurry Angus Ranch does not profess to be a “show cattle” oriented program/herd, but the result of focusing on sound structured, fertile, feminine fronted females with lots of volume and capacity has resulted in a record seldom seen at the National Junior Angus level – especially from a family owned and run operation. The last three years of our junior careers have landed our family three national titles at the National Junior Angus Show, a feat almost unheard of. All of these animals were bred, raised and shown by our family. The duet of John and Emily McCurry supported by Andy and Mary were quite the team What tops this off is that my dad missed the first two National championships! He was headed home to check on the ranch and missed the 2003 and the 2004 championship drives. All he got was a phone call and a photograph to commemorate the events. However, he did stick around in 2005 to see Emily’s Bred-and-owned Bull win the 2005 NJAS. Cattle are just part of the equation at McCurry Angus. Mom and Dad are firm believers in being involved in organizations and giving back to their community and this belief has been passed on to us. Just to name a few… Mom and Dad have helped host the “Place to be in ’93” National Junior Angus show, helped edit numerous speeches and cook-off skits, write letters of recommendation for scholarships and help review scholarships… they have truly “done it all.” They also served as Kansas Junior Angus Assoc Advisors and won the honor of Kansas 4-H Family of the year in 2000.

In addition, Mom served several years on the American Angus Auxiliary Board of Directors and was President in 1999. Mom and Emily also served as Miss American Angus Co-Chairs from 2004-2006. Mom’s parents always said “There are people who are takers and givers.

Givers are people who are willing to give back to their communities. I believe you need to give back to others and volunteer.” And that’s just what my Mom has spent her life doing!!!!

Mom and Dad were also named National Junior Angus Board Advisors of the Year after serving as advisors from 99-02. The Junior Angus program, at the state and national level, has provided a foundation to raise us. Not only was it our family vacation every year, our life skill sets were honed and perfected through numerous competitions and events –both individually and as team members. Logical thinking, creativity, time management, and multitasking which all serve to develop individuals who are prepared for life by experiencing it to its fullest (one year we juggled showing 13 head of cattle and we participated in 13 different contests – all in one week!). We thank the Junior Angus program for helping mom and dad raise us! As my father always said growing up – “If it was easy, everyone would do it!”

A lifelong love of learning, teaching, and mentoring means that there is a familiar face wherever Mom & Dad go, no matter if it is down the road or across the state. My dad has never met a stranger!

Instead of Mom and Dad slowing down after John and I were done with our own Jr Careers, they have continued to be active in Angus events, successful in their respective careers, and extremely busy on the Ranch. Mom always said… success is a journey, not a destination. They also became grandparents in 2011 which keeps them hopping and they now have 4 beautiful grandgirls. John and his wife, Melody, have two girls: Aubree and Molly. My husband, Tyson and I have two girls: Avery and Hallie. A goal of Mom & Dad is to continue to instill their love for Angus cattle in the next generation. They have already helped start each of their herds …

We were blessed with the best – We are so glad to call them our parents and now grandparents to our children. Congratulations Mom & Dad!!!! ___Written and presented by John McCurry and Emily McCurry Mulllin

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K a n s a s J u n i o r A n g u s A s s o c i a ti o n Dear KJAA Members, It is a very exciting time of year! Spring calving continues, production sales are taking place, and there are lots of new faces in the cattle industry. I wish everyone the best of luck with their own production sales and safe travels as you attend other sales and events. Take some time to reconnect with old friends and to talk to new people and make create new friendships.

Remember May 15 is a big day for NJAS contest an show entries! be sure to check your "green book" or www.njaa.info for specific contest details. Some contest don't require you to attend the NJAS, so it is easy to participate!

The summer issue of the Kansas Angus News is the junior issue! Be sure to check it out for information about the Preview Show, Junior Nationals, award applications and more! You can also check out the KJAA page on www.kansasangus.org . As always, if you need anything, do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Esther McCabe KJAA President (620) 636-0245 emccabe1@ksu.edu

KJAA Cook-Off Teams for NJAS 2016– Sign up by May 1 To be on a team you must fill out our online form!

Would you like to join other KJAA members on a Certified Angus Beef® Cook Off team during the National Jr Angus Show in Grand Island , NE ?

To be on a cook off team please submit your name, address, email address, phone # , age as of January 1 and American Angus Association member code using the form on www.kansasangus.org; look on the KJAA page. , by May 1 so that we can form our state teams. We also will need a parent coach/leader for each team. The KJAA may have up to nine teams so there is a place for everyone. Please do not form teams prior to submitting. Teams are made up of 2 to 6 members. 3 age divisions Junior 913; Intermediate 14-17 and Senior 18-21 and three contest categories , Steak, Roast and Other beef items.

These KJAA members will represent Kansas at the National Jr. Angus Association Annual meeting held in conjunction with the National Jr Angus Show in Grand Island, Neb. In July. Pictured from left Reid Shipman, Manhattan, voting delegate, NJAA board candidate Megan Green, Leavenworth and Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence , voting delegate.

KJAA OFFICERS 2015-16 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1) President: - Esther McCabe, Elk City, esthermccabe123@yahoo.com (620) 636-0245 President Elect: Chelsey Figge, Onaga 1st Vice President: Megan Green, Leavenworth 2nd Vice President: Luke Sankey, Andale Secretary: Anna Carpenter, Wamego Treasurer: Grady Dickerson, Paradise Reporter - Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Past President: Cody Theis, Leavenworth Membership Directors: Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence, Reid Shipman, Manhattan

Kansas Angus Association

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Junior Dates and Deadlines

April 1– Ks Angus Auxiliary Scholarship deadline see page 25.

April 15– Entry deadline Atlantic National May 1– Deadline for Angus Foundation Scholarships. www.angusfoundation.org May 1– Entry deadline Eastern Reg. Jr Angus Show and American Angus Breeders Futurity Jr Show May 15– Ownership & Early Entry deadline for National Jr Angus Show, Grand Island, NE Entry Deadline for NJAS– NJAA Photography, Creative Writing Cook–Off and Graphic Design. www.njaa.info May 25- NJAS– NJAA Public Speaking entry and outline deadline, Career Devolvement Contest entry and resume deadline.

May 25– Late entry deadline National Jr Angus show– online only June 3-4– Ks Jr Angus Preview Show, Hutchinson June 15– LEAD registrations due www.njaa.info July 3-9 - National Jr Angus Show, Grand Island, NE August 6-9 - LEAD, Phoenix, AZ

Clay Pelton, Paradise, left, received his Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2016 Kansas Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 23 in Hutchinson, Kan. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Recognition Program.

Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Pictured presenting the awards is Evan Woodbury, National Junior Angus Board Foundation director, right.

Sarah Pelton, Paradise, left, received her Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2016 Kansas Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 23 in Hutchinson, Kan. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the Natioanl Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Pictured presenting the awards is Evan Woodbury, National Junior Angus Board Foundation director,

DIRECTORS District 1: Kady Figge, Onaga District 2: Laura Carpenter, Wamego District 5: Ethan Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Bryanna Hite, Valley Center Directors At-Large: Sarah Pelton, Paradise.; Bailey Osborne, Murdock; Grace Shive, Mount Hope; Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill.

ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term Howard & Elise Woodbury….... hhwoodbury@hotmail.com (3rd year 2013) David and Stephanie Dickerson.. stephanie@gorhamtel.com (2nd year 2014) David and Susan Shipman…...... sshipman@kstatesports.com (1st year 2015) Anne Lampe…………….……...………….……...(620)872-3915 home/office, 620-874- 4273 cell, .kansasangus@wbsnet.org

www.kansasangus.org

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in·teg·ri·ty : the quality of being honest and fair For more than 20 years Harms Plainview Ranch has focused on offering the highest quality seedstock to a dynamic beef industry. Built on trust, the success of our customers continues to be the greatest mark of achievement. We realize genetic selection is a critical decision. Our low pressure, private treaty method based on mutual respect and honesty assures you will make the right choice. Over 250 18- month- old Fall and Spring yearling bulls will sell exclusively by private treaty. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

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2016 PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE Harms Plainview Ranch • Mark & Kim Harms & Family 2528 250th Street • Lincolnville, Kansas 66858 Office: (620) 924-5544 • Cell: (620) 382-6388 • hprbulls@tctelco.net

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Kaiser Angus

Building for the Future

Annual Production Sale . Thursday, April 7, 2016

Selling : 50 18-Month -O ld . 20 S pring Yearling B ulls . 20 Registered O pen Heifers At T he Ranch near Park , Kansas

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CED +10 BW +0.4 WW +59 YW +111 MILK +29 CW +38 Marb +.81 RE +.68 $W 75.87 $B 132.23

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For more information about our program, please contact: Darrell & Frina Kaiser . 6051 Co. Rd. X . Park, KS 67751 (785) 754-2334 . (785) 673-3357 . dfkaiser@ruraltel.net . www.KaiserAngus.com

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Cody Theis Wins First KAA Young Angus Producer Scholarship Essay

By Cody Theis, KAA Scholarship Winner

Being raised on April Valley Farms has given me the opportunity to be involved with the Angus breed my entire life. I remember walking my first Angus heifer into the show ring at the Northeast Kansas Junior Angus District Show when I was 6 years old and my passion has done nothing but grow ever since. I became a member of the Kansas Junior Angus Association in 2001 and remained in the association through age 21. In 2003, I became a member of the National Junior Angus Association and recently became a member of the American Angus Association this year since my junior membership has expired. I can hardly describe the amount of lifelong friends and connections I have made through my junior career. I have acquired excellent leadership skills and experiences involving the breed I love.

Being able to lead cattle into the ring that were home raised and competing with the “big dogs” in the Angus show world was where I found my hobby as a junior. I had an outstanding show career with my heifer AVF Sara 1045 who was 5th in the ROV standings for the 2006-2007 show season. AVF Sara 4719 was also a memorable one for me with winning the owned heifer show at the 2011 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show as well as the Bob Laflin Memorial Supreme Champion Belt Buckle at the 2011 Kansas Junior Angus Preview Show. However the most humbling award I ever received was the Herdsman of the Year award at the 2014 National Junior Angus Show. I was truly honored to be voted for this award out of all my fellow junior Angus enthusiasts.

Being raised on a family farm I gained a lot of experience in many traits.

We have a 400 head Angus cow herd with the goal of producing quality registered Angus seed stock, a 125 sow farrow to finish swine operation, and about 3000 acres of row crops consisting of wheat corn and soybeans. I quickly figured out that there was no such thing as a day off.

Focusing on the cattle herd, I gained a lot of knowledge by assisting with estrus detection, sire selection, keep/cull decisions, sale cattle selection, nutrition, calving, show cattle care, advertisement and vaccinations. As I grew older I was able to uphold more of these tasks on my own and perform them efficiently. When I began my freshman year at Kansas State I decided to make a Facebook page for April Valley to get our name out more and appeal to my generation. I also became active in the other operations we have on the farm. I help with building maintenance, biosecurity, nutrition, and healthcare for our swine operation. For row crops and hay, I operate and help with maintenance on machinery such as combines, tractors, swather, trucks, etc.

The last couple years at K-State I have been helping R & L Angus with halter breaking, show cattle care, clipping, daily chores, vaccinations, or anything else they may need done at their operation. I was also employed at the KSU Purebred Teaching Unit from Aug. 2014- Sept. 2015 doing many of the same tasks.

Cody Theis winner of the KAA scholarship. Presenting the $500 award is Sharee Sankey 2015 KAA president.

My future plans became little more complicated after this summer. I was pretty set in stone on coming back to April Valley after college until grandma and grandpa informed me that I should go experience something a little different before making a final decision on coming home. So I have been talking with people I have met through the Angus association about job opportunities and things have been going really well. Though I do not have a job lined out right now for when I graduate I have a great interest in Deweze, and Merck Animal Health. No matter what career I may follow I know I want to stay in agriculture and to be able to incorporate my career back into the things I love. I hope to eventually be able to come back to the farm and keep improving our operation for a better tomorrow.

The Kansas Angus Association was proud to present a scholarship during the KAA annul Banquet on January 23 made possible by the Angus producers in Kansas that utilize Zoetis HH50k tests. Through a partnership program with Zoetis and state Angus associations, Zoetis gives a rebate to state association that participate in the promotion a donation to be used specifically for member education, promotion and youth. The amount of funds received by the KAA is based on the number of test submitted by Kansas producers-June 1 to August 1.

Since the start of the program several years ago the KAA has used these funds to promote Angus and the KAA, support Ks youth, as well and to grow our Angus Foundation scholarship endowment.

Due to the increase in HD50K testing by Ks Angus producers we were able to present our first $500 Scholarship.

Five outstanding applications were received. Each met the mandatory requirement described in the application.

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Cody is currently a senior at Kansas State University majoring in Animal Science.

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Current college or technical school student.

Applicant’s parents, grandparents of family farm or ranch must be members of the KAA  Applicants must be currently involved in producing Angus cattle or actively involved in their family’s Angus operation.  Complete the application  Submit an essay with the application.

In 2017, we will present two $500 scholarships.. Applications will be due on January 1, 2017 and the winners will be announced during the KAA annual banquet. The application is online at www.kansasangus.org.

Zagar Angus Farm 557 East 610 Ave. ▪ Girard, Ks 66743 (620)724-4086 Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Sydgen Massive 9518, Sydgen 1386 Design 3389, Checkerhill Madrid N11, Sydgen 2088 Focus 9003

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Showring Purple

DAJS Lady Empress 537 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2016 National Western Stock Show's Junior Angus Show, Jan. 14 in Denver, Colo. Andrew Hodges, Lebo, KS, owns the April 2013 daughter of DAJS Shockwave 612. A July 2015 heifer calf sired by DAJS After Burn 714 completes the winning pair. Brad Winegardner, Lima, Ohio, evaluated the 214 entries. She also won champion in the NWSS ROV Show.

Photo by Chris Jeffcoat, American Angus Association

Thank You Ks Angus Futurity Jr Show Sponsors Champion Bred & Owned Heifer-Bar S Ranch, Paradise Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer-Esther McCabe, Manhattan Champion Owned Heifer- Sankey's 6N Ranch, Council Grove Reserve Champion Owned Heifer- Laflin Ranch, Olsburg Champion Bred & Owned Bull-Mill Brae Ranch, Maple Hill Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Bull- Rosemayne Angus, Burdett Champion Cow/Calf Pair- Hite/Dubois Cattle, North Valley Center Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair-Silver Lake Angus, Hutchinson Champion Sr Showman-Nikkel Bros., McPherson Res Champion Sr Showman-Flint Hills Heifer Development, Wamego Champion Intermediate Showman-K2C Angus, Onaga Res Champion Inter Showman-Shelter Insurance Co. , Kingman Champion Junior Showman-R Thimesch Construction, Spivey Reserve Champion Junior Showman- Mill Creek Vet Services, Alma Champion Pee Wee Showman- Downey Ranch, Wabaunsee Res Champion Pee Wee Showman- Shelter Insurance Co., Kingman Champion Registered Angus Steer- Shipman Livestock, Manhattan Res Champion Registered Angus Steer-Twin S Show Cattle, Mt. Hope Champion Commercial Angus Steer-Triple 3 Bar S Angus, Scott City Reserve Champion Commercial Angus Steer-Bar S Ranch, Paradise Champion Pred Black X Steer-Mid Continent Farms, Washington Res Champ Pred Black X Steer-Central Prairie Co-op, Sterling

KS Angus Calendar 3/1/2016 Dix Angus Ranch Bull Sale 3/2/2016 Carcass Plus Bull Sale 3/2/2016 Ferguson Angus 3/3/2016 JMB Angus & Friends 3/4/2016 The Legacy Sale– KS State University 3/5/2016 Laflin Angus Ranch 3/6/2016 Lazy H Ranch 3/7/2016 Lyons Ranch 3/9/2016 May-Way Farms 3/9/2016 Stucky Ranch 3/10/2016 BJ Angus Genetics 3/10/2016 McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale 3/11/2016 Bar S Ranch 3/12/2016 Mill Brae Ranch 3/12/2016 SF Farms PT Bull Sale 3/15/2016 Hinkson Angus Ranch 3/16/2016 Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders' Sale 3/16/2016 Woodbury Farms 3/17/2016 Benoit Angus Ranch 3/19/2016 Molitor Angus Farm 3/19/2016 Stratford Angus 3/19/2016 Alcove Cattle Co. On Target Bull Sale 3/20/2016 April Valley Farm PT Bull & Female Sale 3/20/2016 Vision Quest Angus Ranch 3/21/2016 Beran Bros.

3/21/2016 High Tech Beef 3/21/2016 Lindell Angus High Tech Beef Sale 3/22/2016 Black Velvet Cattle 3/23/2016 Larson Angus Ranch 3/24/2016 McCabe Genetics 3/26/2016 New Haven Angus 3/28/2016 Oleen Bros.

3/29/2016 KW Cattle Co. Bull Sale 3/30/2016 Flat Iron Angus 4/2/2016 Gardiner Angus Ranch 4/4/2016 Green Garden Angus 4/4/2016 Herbster Angus Farms Bull Sale 4/6/2016 Kansas Bull Test Sale 4/7/2016 Kaiser Angus 4/9/2016 Strong Angus 4/18/2016 Ohlde Cattle Co. 5/21/2016 Chair Rock Ranch

Stockton, KS Isabel, KS Agra, KS Sharon Springs, KS Manhattan, KS Manhattan, KS Hays, KS Manhattan, KS Overbrook, KS Kingman, KS Manhattan, KS Burrton, KS Paradise, KS Maple Hill, KS Garnett, KS Cottonwood Falls, KS La Crosse, KS Overbrook, KS Esbon, KS Zenda, KS Pratt, KS Blue Rapids, KS Leavenworth, KS Yates Center, KS Claflin, KS Leonardville, KS Leonardville, KS Mankato, KS Sharon Springs, KS Elk City, KS Leavenworth, KS Dwight, KS Fort Scott, KS Washington, KS Ashland, KS Ellsworth, KS Falls City, NE (sale Marysville, KS) Beloit, KS Park, KS Gardner, KS Marysville, KS Greeley, KS

6/3-4/2106 KJAA Preview Show

Hutchinson, KS

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Send Kansas Angus sale dates and events to Kansasangus@wbsnet.org.

KAA members and KAN advertisers may list their sale/event on the calendar free of charge. It is the responsibly of the member to submit dates.

The length of the calendar in each KAN is at the discretion of the editor; for more dates visit www.kansasangus.org or www.angus.org

Supreme Champion- Buckle in memory of A.J. McCurry, founding member of McCurry Bros Angus, given by McCurry Angus Ranch, Andy McCurry Family

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary It’s starting to feel a lot like Spring! I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you as we continue to support our Angus members. No matter the circumstance, we continuously gather to support and aid those who require it. Never before have I been so proud to call this great association my second home.

I believe that it is beneficial to have some words of wisdom and motivation. Driving an hour daily to school I am entertained by the radio personality, Bobby Bones. Recently he presented a segment on motivation. He stated that, “Sometimes people will tell you that you don’t fit in, and you don’t - you are busy making your own space.” Just as we look for those standout females in the herd, or the high performing bulls in the pasture, producers and Juniors alike are always searching for the next best thing. I am thrilled that we, as an association, actively encourage our Juniors to stand out; to rise above! Why conform when you can be great?! I would like to pass on these words of wisdom as students continue to excel within the classroom, on the court and in the showring.

The Auxiliary takes pride in being able to support our Juniors through their future endeavors. In fact, to all 2016 seniors, the deadline for the Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship is fast approaching! Please, mark your calendars for April 1, 2016 as all applications must be postmarked by this date. If you have any questions, contact Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, Melody McCurry, 4515 S. Rayl Rd, Burrton, KS 67020. The application can be downloaded at http://www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships. Kansas Scholarship Committee members will select one senior girl and one senior boy, and those individuals will continue onto the national scholarship competition with a scholarship deadline of May 2nd.

I hope to continue to see you all stand apart from the rest and look forward to seeing you this Spring!

Megin O’Brien

Attention High School Seniors

The American Angus Auxiliary scholarships are presented annually. Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded. The total amount awarded will range from $12,000 to $15,000.

Each state Angus Auxiliary is entitled to submit one girl and one boy application for the national scholarships. The two applications must be submitted by the state or regional scholarship chairperson to the American Angus Auxiliary Chairperson. The recipients will be announced at the National Junior Angus Show in July. Application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships

Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Application due April 1 Kansas high school seniors to be eligible to compete for the national scholarship above you must first compete and qualify on the state level. Kansas will choose one girl applicant and one boy applicant to go onto national competition. However the number of scholarship recipients in Kansas will be determined by the number of qualified applicants. Postmark deadline for Ks scholarships is April 1. and must be submitted to Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, Melody McCurry, 4515 S. Rayl Road, Burrton, KS 67020. the application can be downloaded at the web address above, all national rules and guidelines apply in the Kansas competition. Kansas winners will be announced at the KJAA Preview Show.

President , Kansas Angus Auxiliary Pillow

Miss Kanas Angus 2016 Bryanna Hite and Angus Ambassador Alex Cozzitorto.

Thank You 2016 Miss Kansas Angus Program Sponsors : Ks Angus Assn; Ks Angus Auxiliary, Ks Jr Angus Assn; Fink Beef Genetics; Stucky Ranch; Sandra McCurry ; McCurry Angus Ranch/Marry McCurry, June Hagenbuch, Green Garden Angus; Dalebanks Angus, McCabe Genetics , McCurry Brothers, Figge Farms, Hal & Ann Sankey ,Triple 3 Bar S Angus; Anne Lampe; Megin Santee O’Brien ; Silver Lake Angus

2016 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

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President -Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Vice President- Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Secretary– Wendy Flory Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Melissa Cozzitorto Past President/Advisor- Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2016– Chairman Melody McCurry

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Accepting consignments of Commercial Angus and Angus Influenced Pairs, Bred Cows, Bred Heifers& Open Heifers. Lots of 5 or more, 8 years of age or younger, Must meet Certified Angus Beef® Visual Specifications ( 51% or more black hided, no Brahman influence)

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