Kansas Angus News - March/April 2014

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Attention 2014 High School Seniors

May 30. An entry from is on page 22. The online entry option will be available in April at www.kansasangus.org . Complete schedule of event s The American Angus Auxiliary and Kansas Angus Auxiliary offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must first qualify will be in the next issue of the KAN. on the state level prior to entering the national competition with one male and one female applicant from each state eligible for national competition.

The application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com. For more information on the Kansas scholarship and qualifying for national competition contact state Chairperson Rhonda McCurry, rhondamccurry@hotmail.com. The Kansas scholarship deadline is April 1, 2014. Completed applications must be submitted to Rhonda McCurry, 501 Dawn Lane, Colwich, Ks 67030.

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Our website, www.kansasangus.org is the go to place for information about the KAA, Kansas Junior Angus Association (KJAA) and Kansas Angus Auxiliary (KAAx). Frequent updates are made to insure that you can find what you are looking for with a few clicks.

If you are a Facebook user, become a fan of the Kansas Angus Association to interact daily with other Angus breeders and enthusiasts. Be sure to post photos, links to your website, sale dates and more and don’t forget to check out our frequent posts and status updates that encompass the activities and upcoming events and deadlines for the KAA, KJAA and KAAx.

Angus & Angus-Influence Female Sale–Junction City

The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor it’s annual Commercial Angus Female Sale this spring in Junction City. 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 The KAA sends weekly news, information via our Kansas Angus E-Update; an entry form from sale co-chairmen Chad and Jace Johnson or you can find a form on www.kansasangus.org. Using the information submitted, an you can join our e-list by sending an email to ksangus-epdateinformation handout will be compiled on all consignments which will be subscribe@wbsnet.org. available to buyers on sale day and will be mailed on request.

This KAA has published the Kansas Angus News for over 60 years; our full Consignment Criteria color magazine style newsletter averages 24 pages per issue and is The sales welcomes spring pairs, bred cows and heifers to calve in late published six times a year. The KAN features sale advertisements, industry spring of 2014; bred cows and heifers to calve in the fall of 2014; and open information, show result photos, entry forms and more as well a page in heifers. To insure the quality of this special sale, we have made the each issue for junior members. Subscriptions to the KAN are free or you following guidelines. can read it online . The annual Kansas Angus Directory is a great Females must meet Certified Angus Beef ®live specifications: be reference material. The 132 page booklet features a complete listing of predominately black hided (black white faces and/or “baldies” are current KAA members along with contact and herd information. accepted).

Advertisements from many Kansas Angus breeders and industry partners Females must have typical beef-type conformation (no visible dairy highlight the states programs, seedstock and genetics. The Directory has influence); and be without long floppy ear and hump (no visible Brahman been mailed out to our mailing list to receive a free copy of the 2014 influence).

Directory email kansasangus@wbsnest.org or call 620-872-3915. Maximum age—No older than 8 years-old. Minimum consignment of five head. Cattle may be mouthed.

KJAA Preview Show is June 6-7 Cattle will be sorted by sale committee for sale order.

KJAA members are planning their annual  All females will be preg checked and bled by JC Livestock veterinarian. summer Preview Show. The Preview Calving dates provided are guaranteed by seller, open heifers are Show will be June 6-7 on the Kansas State guaranteed by seller and will be preg checked if there are concerns.

Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Cattle classes Selling Fees will include owned and bred and owned Junction City: Regular sale barn fees and expense plus KAA commission females, cow/calf pairs, bred and owned of $5 per head or $6 pair, to cover advertising and promotion. No sale fee bulls and registered, commercial and Angus crossbred steers. Juniors may is $10 per head ( $5 for JC/$5 for KAA) .Contact sale chairmen or barn for also compete in showmanship, sales talk, herdsman’s quiz, public specific sale barn fees. speaking contests and the “editor’s pic” photo contest. Two showmanship representatives to the 2014 National Junior Angus Show contest as well as At the time of printing a sale date was not confirmed .For more information members of the KJAA teams sales and quiz bowl NJAS teams will be please contact the sale chairmen : Chad Johnson, 268 S 1900 Rd, White chosen through contest participation. The two day event will feature the City, Ks 66872. (620)767-2650; janonj@tetelco.net. or Jace Johnson (620) KJAA annual meeting, officer elections and awards presentations. The 767-2689.

Kansas Angus Auxiliary will hold their summer meeting and award scholarships in conjunction with the Preview Show. Show entry deadline is 1 ▪ March/April 2014 ▪ Kansas Angus News

Kansas Angus Association The President’s Pen

I hope this letter finds everyone warming up as we move toward spring. Most of the state has experienced some much needed moisture this winter in the form of snow. The weather may be unpredictable but we can count on the Angus breed to be a steady leader in the cattle industry. The Angus breed has many tools to offer commercial and registered breeders to move their programs forward. The KAA will be sponsoring a commercial female sale in Junction City this spring. I encourage you and your customers to participate in this sale or any of the others KAA sponsors throughout the year. The cattle market has never been better and it is a great time to merchandise cattle.

Early bull sales have set a good bench mark for bull prices and many more sales will soon be underway. I look forward to seeing you at some of the upcoming sales around the state this spring.

In looking to the future, the traditional committees of board members were slated at a recent board meeting. One of these committees in the long range planning committee and I would like to hear any input from members on suggestions, ideas or general thoughts you think may be pertinent for this committee and the progress of KAA. As always please contact myself or fellow board members if you have any questions or concerns.

Good luck with your upcoming sale, calving season and breeding season. Spring is coming and with it a lot of brand new beginnings.

Kansas Angus Association President, 2014

Notes and News from Anne In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours. ~Mark Twain As I am completing this issue of the KAN, we are experiencing spring like temperatures, melting snow and wind all while bracing for another blast of winter. What else could it be in Kansas but February coming to a close and March blowing in ?

As I am hopeful that winter will soon change to spring and bring rain, I am just as excited for the “season” that is upon ranchers– or should I say “seasons”? - calving and bull sale.

I wish each KAA member the best during this “season” as you market your bulls and celebrate the birth of each new calf while planning for the very near next “seasons” of breeding and going to grass.

Anne Anne S. Lampe, Ks Angus News, editor ; Ks Angus Association, Secretary/Manager kansasangus@wbsnet.org , 620-874-4273 cell, 620-872-3915 home/office

In this Issue

Page 1. association news………....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info…............2 Angus Industry…………..……................4 KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet & KAF Jr Show..6 Richard Poland is KAA’s Newest Honorary Member...7 Auxiliary………………………………..12 Our Angus Family……………………….19 KS Angus Calendar…………… ……....20 KJAA…………………………………... 21 KJAA Preview Show Entry Form……….22 - Photo & design by Anne Lampe

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Anne Lampe, Editor 5201 E Rd 110▪ Scott City, Ks 67871 (620)872-3915 phone/fax▪ (620)874-4273 cell

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Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc. May/June/July issue ad/copy deadline : April 10

Terms: All accounts that are 60 days or more past due will be assed interest at a monthly rate of 1–1/2% (18% annually). Accounts that are six months past due must be paid in full prior to accepting advertisements , furthermore a stop advertisement order will be in effect for those delinquent accounts that place advertisements in each issue of the Kansas Angus News or have a spot ad on www.kansasangus.org.

This policy applies to all advertising accepted by the KAA including the Kansas Angus News, Kansas Angus Directory, website ads, and eadvertisements. . Any member 3 months or more in arrears in the payment of dues or assessments shall be dropped from the roll with the membership year beginning with the annual meeting. (KAA ByLaws: Art III, Sec 4) Any claims or statements of the writers or advertisers in this publication represent their own opinions and are not necessarily those of the editor or of the officers and directors of the Kansas Angus Association.

Published 6 times per year. (beg.2014) Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors 2014

President : Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Vice President : Sharee Sankey, Council Grove Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Craig Rucker , Burdett District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ……………….….……...2016 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….….....

2017 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………….2017 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2016 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………...... 2015 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..………....2016 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2016 # 8 Grant Gardiner, Ashland……………………....…...2016 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2016 Derrick Schlegel, Alexander …………………........…..2017 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2015 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2017 Stuart Rose, Cheney…….…………………..……. …....2015 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2016 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings.

Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

www.kansasangus.org

“High Performing Cattle Backed by Generations of Calving Ease Traits” 62 years of Breeding Quality Angus Cattle ♣ 1952-2014

Saturday, March 15, 2014 ♣ 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

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Molitor KG Solution 104-1503 Reg # 17713437

Sire: KG Solution 0018 MGS:Mytty In Focus CED +10 BW –.7 WW +65 YW +109 Milk +30

This year’s sale will feature the first progeny that we have offered sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 and KG Solution 0018, a Genex Sire. The outstanding progeny by KG Solution 0018 will be the first to sell in Kansas. LD Emblazon 999 will again be a featured sire. “999” sired our top performance group last year and our high selling bull at $11,000 . Sons and daughters of these other popular sires will sell: Hoover Dam, In Focus, Final Answer, Connealy Contrast, Connection, Right Answer, and Molitor Educator 509.

The Female offering will be 40 fancy open replacement heifers from the heart of the herd. Also this year, we are selling 15 Fall Calving Females with most bred to LD Emblazon 999.

Join us March 15, 2014 for our 35h Annual Sale from a time tested operation.

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40 Yearling Females & 15 Fall Calving Females Performance • Calving Ease High Carcass Traits • Gentle Dispositions

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Sire: VDAR Really Windy 4097 MGS:Pathfinder cow by SVF New Design 40N CED +12 BW –.2 WW +52 YW +87 Milk +23

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Molitor HD Lady Rito 899-306 Reg # 17717065

Sire: Hoover Dam MGS: Pathfinder cow by LD Kaboom 644 CED +10 BW —.2 WW +48 YW +90 Milk +32

♣ Main Service Sires♣ Hoover Dam—18 sons VDAR Really Windy 4097-12 sons SAV Final Answer 746– 9 sons Connealy Right Answer 746– 9 sons SVF Answer W132- 15 sons Molitor Danny Boy 686-1138 – 8 sons Molitor Educator 509- 6 sons HA Broadcast 9339- 6 sons HARB Efficient 819 JH- 5 sons Connealy Contrast- 5 sons Mytty In Focus- 4 sons SAF Connection- 2 sons

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♣ Free delivery on 3 or more lots within 300 miles

Richard or Mike Molitor (620) 243-6335 Fax (620) 243-7533 Cell (620) 243-3081 11558 S.W. 90th St. Zenda, KS 67159 Email: molangus@onlinezenda.net

Angus industry–

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

CAB Momentum Pays Record Premiums Nearly 30% of total $450 million paid since 2011 Market premiums paid for cattle that earn the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand trademark more than doubled recent annual totals to reach the neighborhood of $50 million. The brand’s 10 years of increasing demand and seven years of sales records left some Angus producers wondering how that affects their bottom line. Results from the biennial survey of CAB-licensed packers in January shines a halogen beam on the answer. There were plenty of hints. In 2011, a 45% increase in grid premiums to $32.3 million did not in itself constitute a trend. But USDA’s mandatory reporting, never known for overstating, showed 2012 starting with a CAB premium of $8 per hundredweight (/cwt.).

Apparently, that mark was often revisited in 2012 to bring about the 60% single-year further increase to a record $51.6 million paid. The previous record of almost $40 million was 10 years earlier in a turbulent world market affected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or “Mad Cow Disease”) and trade barriers. The $47 million in CAB premiums paid in 2013 was more than double the $22.9 million paid in 2010. All of the data comes from CAB’s “Here’s the Premium” project that has surveyed packers to gather total dollar grid premiums paid since 1998. They report totals for the aggregate, and although Certified Angus Beef LLC tracks volume sold by packer, it does not know the share of cattle each buys on a grid. The top four CAB packers produced more for the brand in each of the past two years and paid record amounts to producers. Even as cattle numbers have declined, more and more sell on value-based grids that pay direct CAB premiums. The share of live cash trade to grid, contract or formula pricing moved from a balance in 2005 to 67% grids by 2011 and last year Cattle-Fax reported that number at 76.9%. Boxed beef prices were a concern for commodity producers early in the last decade, as the trend line for USDA Choice beef met resistance at $150/cwt. Some saw that as a sign to forget trying to please consumers and focus on cost cutting. Others focused on making beef worth a higher price. CAB cutout climbed higher across five years, from less than $147/cwt. in 2009 to more than $203/cwt. last year. Packers say their cash bids reflect estimates of potential for CAB and USDA Prime grading cattle, too. Regardless of how the cattle are sold, premium quality pays. “Demand for branded and premium products from the consumer has increased as the economy has improved, and food service is probably the biggest winner,” says Alan Smith, director of protein research and risk management for CattleFax. “Given higher prices, consumers want more assurances of a good eating experience and are willing to pay for it,” he says. “Everyone who handles or supplies the premium product sees revenue or margin gains.” Missouri economist Scott Brown agrees. “The work invested over the years has resulted in CAB’s position as a brand consumers trust for a consistent and great eating experience,” he says. As all beef prices push still higher Brown says, “The market advantage for CAB, and that momentum, will only accelerate.” Looking at CAB grid premiums paid over time, it took nearly 30 years to garner half of the $450.8 million paid for the share of 40 million CAB-accepted cattle sold on grids, while nearly 30% of that total was paid in the last three years. Brown says it’s important for Angus producers to keep their focus. Balancing supply and demand has been a CAB hallmark for 35 years, but at the scale of selling 865 million pounds per year, much hangs in the balance.

“If demand for CAB product outstrips supply, consumers will begin to search for alternatives,” he says. “It’s clear that Angus producers’ focus on genetics that include marbling has put money in their pockets, but they must work to ensure there is an adequate supply, or risk losing those premiums.” Of course, most producers don’t own their calves through the finishing phase, but information has integrated the market so that some premium reaches everyone who makes the effort to aim for quality.

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Dividing total CAB grid premiums over the last few years by the number of cattle accepted for CAB equates to nearly $15 per head, but many ranchers realize more like $15/cwt. On the other hand Brown says, “You can begin to see the end of the market for average cattle in this country,” other than growing discounts. But solutions are in reach: “Advances in genetic prediction and breeding technologies make a step up to premium production an easy and relatively low-cost prospect for most commercial producers.”

Producers Confident in Today’s Tools, Angus Genetics

Angus breeders like Sydenstricker Genetics manager Ben Eggers, Mexico, Mo., say the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand’s impact, and their ability to respond, grow in tandem with the record premiums paid.” In the earlier days of CAB we often heard, “Where’s the premium?” I haven’t heard that in quite a while,” Eggers observes. “The value of superior carcass merit is well documented now, and many top commercial cattlemen have reaped the benefits. As that ‘pull through’ effect grows even stronger, I think we’ll see even more increase in beef demand as the average quality increases.”

At the calf level, the soaring premiums move past any perceived “black hide” advantages. “The CAB premiums help explain the huge price spreads we’ve seen lately based on quality,” says Malta, Mont., seedstock producer Dave Hinman. “It’s been $20, $30/cwt. or more on the same weight cattle.” The difference of nearly $200 per head shows great buyer confidence, he says. “The feeder couldn’t afford to pay that if he didn’t know a lot about the calves. They have to watch everything pretty close…”

Hinman’s bull customers do, too, and their solution is to find balance. “We put all the numbers in our catalog and they look at all of them,” he says.

“They want it all, just like their next buyer, all the way to the people standing in line to be seated at a steakhouse. And people will pay to get what they want.” Science, performance data and common sense used in concert can create those genetics. “But you can’t forget any one of those,” Hinman says. Having grown up in the meat business, Dick Beck, manager of Three Trees Ranch, Sharpsburg, Ga., wonders why some cattlemen pay scant attention to beef quality potential. Sure, they’re concerned with fertility, fleshing ability and other maternal traits not easily measured, but that’s no reason to ignore the carcass side. “The cowherd traits have a big economic impact but they’re not very heritable. Carcass traits are highly heritable, so it is easy to make progress or lose ground,” he notes. “Keep working on the cowherd, but why would you walk away from making progress on a trait that’s easily improved?” Ability to produce premium beef can make an Angus bull worth at least $10,000 more than average, Beck notes, doing the math: “If you get 100 calves in his life and 40 of them grade Prime, that can add $8,000; if 40 more make CAB, that could be another $3,000.” He says “commodity-minded” producers debate the ups and downs of the Choice-Select spread. “That doesn’t mean anything to us—if we’re not making at least Choice cattle, we’re not in the Angus business.” Like Hinman, Beck says the most-demanded bulls are the ones that do it all, including quality grade. “We’re finally to the point where we can design a system that produces premium beef every time if you do everything else right,” Beck says. “That’s exciting.” Don Schiefelbein, Kimball, Minn., agrees. His family buys calves from their bull customers and finishes 20,000 head per year to sell on a grid. “Making the cattle do 85% or 90%, even 100% CAB was unheard of just five or six years ago,” he says. When they do, as a fair number of loads did last year, the breakeven equations go out the window. “Say you have two steers and one makes CAB and one doesn’t,” Schiefelbein narrates. “It costs nothing more for the one that earned the premium—it’s all extra dividend, added value built in.

Continued on page 23 , see Confident.

For more Angus Industry news visit www.angus.org, click on the NEWS link.

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Annual Meeting, Banquet and Futurity Junior Show The Kansas Angus Association hosted its annual meeting, banquet and Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show January 25-26, 2014 in Hutchinson. Richard Poland, Isabel was inducted as the association’s newest honorary member. Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland was elected the 2014 Kansas Angus Association president, Megan Green, Leavenworth was crowned Miss Kansas Angus and Anna Carpenter Wamego and Claire Wingert, and Ottawa were selected as Ambassadors. Esther McCabe, Baldwin City received the Kenneth and Loraine Moore Memorial Scholarship.

The annual Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction netted $4800. The Kansas Junior Angus Association raised over $3000 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.

Cody Thies, Leavenworth claimed A.J. McCurry Memorial Supreme Champion Award buckle after first winning champion bred and owned heifer with AVF Sara a March 2013 daughter of SAV Angus Valley 1867; 130 head were shown in the junior show.

Online Sale. The KAA sponsored it’s 3rd annual online sale in conjunction with the KAF offering embryos and semen. The high selling embryo lot was consigned by Sankeys 6N Ranch, 4 embryos out of Sankeys Erica 525x Lazer sold for $625 each to Barkman Angus, KS and the high selling semen was two 3 unit packages of Gambles Hot Rod consigned by Jones Stewart Ranch sold to Tim Schaffer, IN and Daryl Schnelten, IL for $300/straw.

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Richard Poland, Isabel, received the 2013 Honorary Member Award by the Kansas Angus pictured are Richard and Anita Poland.

See page 7 for more information.

Esther McCabe, Elk City, right, received the Kenneth & Lorene Moore Scholarship Presenting the scholarship is Rhonda McCurry, Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship committee chairman.

Craig Rucker , 2013 KAA president was presented a certificate of appreciation by 2014 president Ron

Kansas Angus Royalty, Ambassador Anna Carpenter, Wamego, Ambassador Claire Wingert, Ottawa and 2014 Miss Kansas Angus Megan Green, Leavenworth.

Judging contest winners. 1. Jarrett Breuer 2. Eva Hinrichsen 3. Grace Shive. The contest is sponsored by the KAA and coordinated by the Hutchinson Community College Livestock Judging Team.

Champions Selected at Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show CAB® prime rib buffet at the banquet.

Dr. Dan Thompson, Director of the Beef Cattle Institute, KSU College of Veterinary Medicine presented the program following the KAA annual meeting.

Cody Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., led AVF Sara 3773 to supreme champion and grand champion bred-and-owned female honors.

The March 2013 daughter of S A V Angus Valley 1867 first won junior calf champion. Cody was presented the AJ McCurry Memorial Buckle by members of the Andy McCurry Family.

Kansas junior Angus members led 136 entries at the 2014 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show, Jan. 26 in Hutchinson, Kan. Jon Davis, Gallipolis, Ohio, evaluated the 73 owned females, 25 bred-and-owned females, six bred-and-owned bulls, 10 registered steers, 6 commercial Angus steers and 16 predominantly black Angus crossbred steers before naming champions. May-Way Sara 312 was named grand champion owned female after first winning junior calf champion. Madison Ratliff, Westphalia, Kan., owns the March 2013 daughter of May-Way Rocket Man. AVF Sara 462 claimed reserve grand champion owned female honors.

Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the March 2012 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682.

She first won the junior champion title. Cody Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., led AVF Sara 3773 to supreme champion and grand champion bred-and-owned female honors. The March 2013 daughter of S A V Angus Valley 1867 first won junior calf champion. HDCC Miss Joy Z10 won the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female title after being selected as senior calf champion. Tanner Hite, Valley Center, Kan., owns the September 2012 daughter of TC Gridiron 258. Bar S Bear 2807 claimed grand champion bred-and-owned bull honors. Grady Dickerson Paradise, Kan., owns the April 2012 son of Plainview Lutton E102. Hinrichsen Hawkeye 3003 was selected as the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the January 2013 son of Connealy Consensus 7229.

Sankeys Lucky 13 claimed grand champion steer honors. Shelby Hall, Harper, Kan., owns the April 2013 son of EXAR Improvement 0301B. Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan., led Bar S Lookout 3445 to the reserve grand champion steer title. He is an April 2013 son of B C Lookout 7024. Champion and reserve commercial Angus steer honors were captured by Trace Rusk, Wellington and Bailey Osborn, Murdock. Leading the champion predominantly black crossbred steer was Blaine Steckline, Garden Plain and reserve went to Maycee Ratliff, Westphalia.

Photos of champions will be published in the next issue “The Junior Issue” May/June/July KAN.

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Photos by Anne Lampe

Richard Poland is KAA’s Newest Honorary Member Following Arlos’ retirement, Poland Angus sold cattle in conjunction with Lonker Hereford and selected a member or members to be inducted Red Angus for several years. into Honorary Membership. The criteria is based on this simple but powerful statement. “Dedicated In March of 2004, Poland Angus held their to those who, by work & deed have contributed to inaugural sale at the ranch, a partnership the improvement of Angus cattle & the livestock dispersal sale that marked the beginning of a new industry in the State of Kansas”. Richard Poland, of era at Poland Angus Ranch. This sale liquidated Poland Angus Ranch, Isabel Kansas is the KAA’s the partnership cows to allow Brian to pursue newest inductee and was inducted during the other interests and to allow Brandon and Jan to annual banquet of the KAA on January 25, 2014. become a more integral part of the operation.

The following is taken from the scrip written and Heather and Paul own Rolling Hills Cattle Co. and presented by Richard’s children at the banquet.

Erin and her husband Kent keep an active Richard Poland was born in 1950 to interest in some of the cows at the ranch as 2013 KAA Honorary Member Richard Poland, Isabel with his wife Anita Mary and Don Poland of Isabel. The third of well. Annual sales have been held at the and children and grandchildren at the 2014 KAA Banquet. six children, Richard has two older sisters, ranch since then, with bulls consigned by CB Dianne and Rita, and three younger brothers, Greg, Brian, and Kendall. He Farms, Rolling Hills Cattle Company, and Marshall attended grade school and high school in Isabel, where he was a member of the Ashton 4-H Club. He participated in the Pratt County Fair and attended 4-H Days in Cattle Company.

Kansas Angus Association Manhattan and Rock Springs camp. Richard enjoyed helping his dad with the cattle Honorary Member Continuing his desire to teach youth about the and farming while growing up, and jokes that he never had any time to play business side of cattle production, Richard and because he was always working. Being the oldest son, his responsibilities on the Anita started the Poland Angus EPD Livestock “Dedicated to those who, farm included driving a tractor, helping with harvest, delivering milk to patrons in Judging contest for 4-H and FFA youth in October by work & deed have town, and walking uphill both ways to school in the snow. Don and Mary Poland 1993.

The first contest had around 30 registered contributed to the also instilled a love for God in their children by attending church at the Isabel judgers and has grown to include 396 judgers at improvement of Angus Church of Christ. the 2013 contest. The contest is unique, as it asks cattle & the livestock the participants to judge the classes not only by industry in the State of Upon graduation from Isabel High School in 1968, Richard attended York College phenotype, but also EPDs and real life scenarios.

Kansas” in York, Nebraska. After a year there, he transferred to Kansas State University Friends, family, neighbors, and former students where he worked at the Beef Research Unit and Nelson Poultry Farm while come together to help make the contest a success. Several of the grandkids are attending school. Richard and Anita were married in August 1971. They lived in now old enough to participate in the contest, which also brings a new level of Manhattan and Richard continued attending school while Anita worked as a excitement and enjoyment to the event for Richard.

Registered Nurse. Upon his graduation in 1974, he started his teaching career at Medicine Lodge High School as the Agriculture Education instructor and FFA Over the years Richard has been active in many areas around Barber County and advisor. The couple started a family over the next few years, with the birth of in the Medicine Lodge community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Brandon in 1974, Heather in 1977, and Erin in 1981.

Farmers Co-op Equity and Barber County Extension, the State Extension Advisory Council, and as Elder and Board Member of the First Christian Church. He was During his 24 years at Medicine Lodge High School, he taught ag and welding classes. He enjoyed livestock and land judging and took many students to contests also recently elected to serve on the Barber County Fair Board. He participates in the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant, has a solo in the Easter Drama at First around the state, with much success. He also took students to the National FFA Christian Church, and can be talked into almost anything if it’s for a worthwhile Convention in Kansas City, the State Fair in Hutchinson, and the National Stock cause. When his kids were young, he volunteered as Beef Leader for B-Square 4Show in Colorado. He also had the privilege of having his own children in his H Club in Isabel and helped his kids when they showed cattle at the county fair. classes and on his judging teams - whether they were willing or not. Richard retired from teaching in 1998 to devote himself full time to the cow herd and to help Erin even snuck a pig or two in there during later years! He also coached various with the day to day operations of the family farm. While the cow herd is his primary baseball and softball teams for the summer rec leagues. In 2001 Richard was elected to the Kansas Angus Association Board, serving as President in 2006. In focus, Richard views farming as a necessary evil in order to raise feed for the addition to serving in these organizations in official capacity, Richard has also cattle. volunteered in countless ways and is a familiar face around both county and state 4-H and FFA events. On hot days in July, he can be found in the beef barn at the Poland Angus Ranch was established by Richard and Anita and their children in 1981. The initial purchase of two yearling heifers from Molitor Angus of Zenda, KS Barber County fair, and you may spot him in various counties around the state serving as the Beef Show Judge. He also judges various events at 4-H Days and started the cow herd. A partnership with Richard’s brother Brian and his wife, helps with Officer training in Pratt and Barber counties.

Tammy, was formed. In the fall of 1981, Richard and Brian selected ten high

Since 1958, the Kansas Angus Association has

performing bred heifers from the Rusk Ranch in Sun City, KS. These ten heifers carried the service of QLC Target, which helped form the solid performance foundation of the present cow herd.

Richard and Anita became grandparents in 2002 and the family has continued growing since then. Brandon and his wife Jan have five children, Bailea, Faith, Regan, Zebediah, and Quinn. Heather and husband Paul have three children, Corbin, Camryn, and Callan, and Erin and husband Kent have twin girls, Isabel and As you know, sire selection is critical for success in the beef industry. The use of Traveler 23-4, Tehama Bando 155 and Rito 596 laid a solid maternal foundation on Reese. Instead of slowing down, life has gotten even more eventful in the past few years as the grandkids are becoming active in 4-H and school activities. Seven of which to build. Focusing on solid performance and maternal traits in the early the grandkids showed animals at the Barber County fair, and Corbin, Bailea, and years, a decision was made in 1994 to concentrate on improving carcass merit Camryn each showed animals at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show in Wichita last while maintaining those traits already in place. Sires used to enhance carcass merit included Scotch Cap, Hoff Hi Spade, Traveler 6807, Finks 5522, New Design September where Grandpa could be found helping in both the beef and swine barns!

036, New Design 323, and Rockn D Ambush. Those great carcass sires can still be found in the pedigree of many of the cows working in the herd today. This A lifelong love of learning, teaching, and mentoring means that there is a familiar strong foundation led to interest in two bulls, PARB Design Plus 97 and PARB face wherever Richard goes, no matter if it is down the road or across the state.

Diamond Design 258, being purchased by ABS Global, Inc. and Accelerated Genetics, respectively. The current vision for Poland Angus remains committed to We often joke that he knows someone everywhere and if he doesn’t know them when he gets there, he will before he leaves. Leadership speaker John Maxwell the ideals that were present at the beginning: Carcass Plus: Quality, Muscle, says “Be a river, not a reservoir.” Richard lives life everyday by being a river – Capacity, Growth and Maternal.

In 1990 Poland Angus Ranch and Hinkson Angus arranged to sell bulls in the Rusk carrying and sharing his love, knowledge and experience with every opportunity.

Ranch sale, which continued for several years until Arlos retired from the business.

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21st Annual Bull & Commercial Female Sale March 27th, 2014 At the Farm

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary It’s that time of year where we are enjoying the excitement of calving season. The weather has been challenging to say the least, with warm and sunny days of drive by checks and tagging to rushing a newborn calf to the barn to keep it warm from the harsh cold and wind. My hope is that everyone can stop and be thankful for each moment of being a cattleman/ woman.

Juniors, the deadlines are approaching for the Kansas Angus Auxiliary Scholarship application, April 1st. It is the privilege of the Auxiliary to support your future goals and dreams as you plan to attend college. Take time to fill out the application that you can find online. Your application is reviewed by the Scholarship Committee that we have in place and the top winners, one boy, one girl are then forwarded to be considered for the National Angus Auxiliary Scholarship award. We are very proud of the Kansas Juniors, your accomplishments in the show ring, at home, in your community and schools. Good luck!!

I am still smiling with memories at the Kansas Angus Futurity Banquet. The support for the Juniors and the future of the Angus industry was overwhelming. Thank you!!!

Karen Santee President

Thank you 2014

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/Mary McCurry, June Hagenbuch, Green Garden Angus; Dalebanks Angus, McCabe Genetics ; Molitor Angus Ranch, Triple 3 Bar S Angus; Anne Lampe; Megin Santee O’Brien ; Silver Lake Angus ;Wrenn Bird Photography ; McCurry Bros Angus

Attention 2014 High School Seniors The American Angus Auxiliary and Kansas Angus Auxiliary offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must first qualify on the state level prior to entering the national competition with one male and one female applicant from each state eligible for national competition.

The application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com. For more information on the Kansas scholarship and qualifying for national competition contact state Chairperson Rhonda McCurry, rhondamccurry@hotmail.com. The Kansas scholarship deadline is April 1, 2014. Completed applications must be submitted to Rhonda McCurry, 501 Dawn Lane, Colwich, Ks 67030.

KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders President -Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Vice President- Jackie Ottensmeier …..913.796-6994 Secretary-Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Past President/Advisor- Varee McCabe …….. 620.633.5303 Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Wendy Flory Scholarship Committee 2014– Chairman: Rhonda McCurry, Members: Melissa Cozzitorto, Melody McCurry

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Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Sydgen Massive 9518, Sydgen 1386 Design 3389, Checkerhill Madrid N11, Sydgen 2088 Focus 9003

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Our Angus Family Howard LaVern Langvardt, 69, of Chapman, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014, at The Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Howard was born on November 11, 1944, in Junction City, KS. He was the son of LaVern Roland Langvardt and Ethel Marie (Norman) Langvardt. Howard graduated from Junction City High School and immediately after high school, attended the Repperts School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana. Along with his family, Howard purchased and managed JC Livestock Sales Co., the livestock auction market in Junction City, KS, for 48 years. In 1996, Howard and his family purchased Clay Center Livestock Sales, the sale barn in Clay Center, KS. Howard was the main auctioneer at the barns and was known for selling cattle, hogs and horses for people in the area. He and his family also raised commercial Angus cattle on the farm west of Junction City. Langvardt hosted numerous special commercial cow sales at JC Livestock including the JC Livestock Black Baldy Sale in conjunction with the Kansas Angus Association and the Kansas Hereford Association. In recent years, the special cow sale was co-sponsored with the Kansas Angus Association solely and has been a good market for commercial females that meet CAB specs. Howard’s oldest son and his wife are Karl and Amy (Lyons) Langvardt, co-owners of Lyons Angus Ranch, Manhattan and Alta Vista, KS, with Amy’s parents Frank and Jan Lyons.

Howard met his wife Ann LaRae Kamm on a Geary County 4-H trip to the American Royal in Kansas City. They were married on May 3, 1964, at First United Methodist Church in Junction City, KS, and worked side-by-side for 49 years at the sale barns and on the farm.

Howard grew up showing horses and competing in rodeos and played baseball and football in Junction City. He played in the JCHS band. Howard loved watching his children and grandchildren play and compete in the activities he treasured as well. He was a founding member of the Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City, KS. He was known for a fast auction cry and quick wit. He loved to auctioneer a sale -- at his own sale barn or at other barns and for area county 4-H fair sales as a volunteer. He competed and was a finalist in several World Livestock Auctioneering Competitions. He and Ann enjoyed traveling with friends and telling stories about their adventures together gathering cattle on area ranches and seeing the western United States. Howard was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann, and their three sons, Karl and wife Amy and their sons Tanner and Trey, Alta Vista; Mitchell and wife Jenna and their children Trent, Kyler and Macey; and Lynn and wife Keisha and their three children, Weston, Reece and Nolan, all of Chapman, KS. He leaves behind many family members, including a special sister Audrey and her husband Raymond Riat, St. Marys, KS, and countless friends. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Junction City, KS, The Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, KS, or the Chapman Recreation Department.

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KS Angus Calendar March 1– June 7, 2014 ▪ Event is a sale unless otherwise noted.

3/1/2014 3/2/2014

Laflin Ranch Lazy H Ranch

Olsburg, KS Hays, KS

3/3/2014

Lyons Ranch

Manhattan, KS

3/5/2014

Poland Angus Ranch

Isabel, KS

3/5/2014

Spring Valley Farm

Agra, KS

3/6/2014

JMB Angus The Legacy Sale- KSU

Sharon Springs, KS

Mill Brae Ranch SF Farms

Maple Hill, KS

3/8/2014 3/9/2014

Rock'n R Ranch

Plainville, KS

3/10/2014

Don Johnson Angus

Salina, KS

3/12/2014

Stucky Ranch

Kingman, KS

3/13/2014

Manhattan, KS

3/13/2014

BJ Angus Genetics McCurry Angus Ranch

3/14/2014

Bar S Ranch

Paradise, KS

3/15/2014

Molitor Angus Farm

Zenda, KS

3/16/2014

April Valley Farms

Leavenworth, KS

3/16/2014

Vision Quest Angus Ranch

Yates Center, KS

3/17/2014

Beran Bros./ B & D

Claflin, KS

3/17/2014

Lindell Angus

Leonardville, KS

3/18/2014

Hinkson Angus Ranch

Cottonwood Falls, KS

3/19/2014

Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders

La Crosse, KS

3/19/2014

Woodbury Farms/May-Way Farms

Overbrook, KS

See page 12

3/20/2014

Benoit Angus Ranch

Esbon, KS

See page 5

3/20/2014

Benkelman, NE

3/21/2014

Jones Stewart Angus Ranch Chisholm Trail Angus Ass'n Sale

3/21/2014

Wildcat Creek Ranch

Peabody, KS

3/22/2014

Herbster Angus Farms

3/22/2014

New Haven Angus

See page 18 Falls City, NE-sale Marysville KS See pages 14-15 Leavenworth, KS

3/24/2014

Oleen Bros.

Dwight, KS

3/25/2014

Black Velvet Cattle

Mankato, KS

See page 9

3/26/2014

Larson Angus Ranch

Sharon Springs, KS

See page 11

3/27/2014

Elk City, KS

See page 10

4/2/2014

McCabe Genetics Kansas Bull Test Sale

4/3/2014

Kaiser Angus

Park, KS

4/5/2014

Ashland, KS

4/7/2014

Gardiner Angus Ranch Green Garden Angus

4/21/2014

Ohlde Cattle Co.

Marysville, KS

5/17/2014

Chair Rock Ranch

Greeley, KS

6/6-7/2014

KJAA Preview Show

Hutchinson, KS

3/7/2014 3/8/2014

Manhattan, KS Princeton, KS

Burrton, KS See page 3

See page 24

Winfield, KS

Beloit, KS

Ellsworth, KS

See back cover See page 8

See page 22

Send in Your 2014 Sale Date Todaykansasangus@wbsnet.org KAA Members and KAN advertisers may list their sale on this calendar. It is the responsibly of the member to provide sale/ event date.

The length of the calendar in each issue is at the discretion of the editor.

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2014 Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship Recipients Upperman, Jensen, McCabe

Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships Winners The Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship is designed to identify the brightest minds at Kansas State University with the greatest potential to make a difference in the future of the beef industry, and provide financial assistance in support of their education. Three outstanding students have been awarded Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships for the 20142015 school year at K-State.

Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan., was raised in a respected registered Hereford seedstock operation. He currently is an officer on the board of the National Junior Hereford Association.

Jensen is also a member of the K-State Livestock Judging Team, is a 4.0 GPA student and plans to pursue a master’s degree in beef cattle genetics and eventually return to his family’s seedstock operation.

Esther McCabe, Elk City, Kan., has been involved in the Angus breed through her family’s registered seedstock operation and her involvement in the National Junior Angus Association. Esther recently concluded her year long commitment as Miss American Angus, the official national ambassador for the American Angus Association. Her future plans are to continue post-graduate studies in animal breeding or genetics. Ester is a 4.0 GPA student and also plans to teach at the university level.

Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, Pa., has been honing her livestock judging skills since the age of five and is currently a member of the K-State Livestock Judging Team. In addition, she is vice president of the Collegiate Cattle Women and serves on the board of the National Junior Angus Association. Lindsay will complete a summer internship with Dr. Dan Thomson, Jones Professor of Production Medicine and Epidemiology, for STEC-STEP Cap Program implementing E. Coli research. Lindsay plans to continue her education post graduation with the ultimate goal of obtaining a doctorate and applying her education through research.

Continued on page 23, see Scholarships

KS Junior Angus Association See page 22 for KJAA Preview Show Entry Form

Hello KJAA members, I hope everyone is surviving this crazy Kansas weather and also hoping that calving season is going well for everyone. First, I would like to say how great it was to see everyone at the Futurity Junior Angus Show. I saw lots of new faces and entries were up, which makes me excited for the future of the KJAA. Congratulations to all of the junior exhibitors and their families for participating. Also, a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the KJAA in regards to the semen auction benefiting the juniors.

In the junior meeting, we briefly discussed the 2014 NJAS and contests available to the juniors. My challenge to new members to enter at least one contest, and those that have participated before, try one more contest. Most contest deadlines are May 15, so be sure you check your NJAA "green book" or www.angus.org/njaa for contest specifics. Remember, some contests don't require you to physically attend NJAS, so it's easy to participate!

The next Kansas Angus News is the junior issue, so don't miss checking it out for information about the Preview Show, Junior Nationals, award applications and more!

Kenzie Flory KJAA President

KJAA Cook-Off Teams for NJAS 2014– Sign up by May 1

Would you like to join other KJAA members on a Certified Angus Beef® Cook Off team during the National Jr angus Show in Indianapolis on July 8? 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 to Anne Lampe , kansasangus@wbsnet.org by May 1 so that we can form our state teams. We also will need a parent coach/leader for each team; interested parent please contact Anne. To submit online visit the KJAA page on www.kansasangus.org. The KJAA may have up to nine teams so there is a place for everyone.

KJAA OFFICERS 2013-14 President: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City- kflory@iastate.edu President Elect: Cody Thies, Leavenworth 1st Vice President: Esther McCabe, Elk City 2nd Vice President: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa Treasurer: Chelsey Figge, Onaga Secretary: Evan Woodbury, Quenemo Reporter: Megan Green, Leavenworth Co-Historians: Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie & Megan Green Co-Reporters Caleb Flory, Baldwin City & Grady Dickerson, Paradise Co– Membership Directors: Anna Carpenter, Wamego & Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Past President: Hannah McCabe, Elk City

Thank You 2014 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show Sponsors

Champion Bred & Owned Heifer- Wingert Cattle Co. Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer– Sankey’s 6N Ranch Champion Owned Heifer– Lone Star Land & Cattle Reserve Champion Owned Heifer– Mill Brae Ranch Champion Bred & Owned Bull– Twin S Show Cattle Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Bull– Bar S Ranch Champion Cow/Calf Pair– Nemaha Valley Angus Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair- McCabe Genetics Champion Senior Showman– Wingert Cattle Co. Reserve Champion Senior Showman– Shipman Livestock.

Champion Intermediate Showman– James & Joanne Vyvlecka Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman– Hurlbut Cattle Champion Junior Showman– Farmers Coop Nickerson Reserve Champion Junior Showman– Bar S Ranch Champion Novice Showman– Barrett Cattle Reserve Champion Novice Showman– Downey Ranch Pee Wee Showmanship- KJAA Champion Registered Angus Steer– Hoffman Cattle Services Reserve Champion Registered Angus Steer– Blews Angus.

Champion Commercial Angus Steer– Mid-Continent Farms Reserve Champion Commercial Angus Steer- K2C Angus Champion Predominately Black Crossbred Steer– R & L Angus Reserve Champion Predominately Black Crossbred Steer– Blythe Angus Supreme Champion- Buckle in memory of A.J. McCurry, founding member of McCurry Bros Angus, given by McCurry Angus Ranch, Andy McCurry Family

Preview Show Hotel Block– Reserve your room today!

The KJAA Preview Show is June 6 and 7 in Hutchinson. Entry deadline is May 30, entry form will be online in April and in upcoming issues of the KAN. It’s not too early to make your hotel reservation! There is a block of

rooms at the Ramada Inn, $85/double room. Ask for Ks Jr Angus Preview Show block. Reserve by May 22. 620-669-9311.

DIRECTORS District 1: Eva Hinrichsen District 2: Claire Wingert District 5: Ethan Dickerson District 6: Luke Sankey, Andale District 8: Quannah Gardiner, Ashland At-Large: Reid Shipman, Manhattan; Sydnee Shive, Mount Hope; Laura Carpenter, Wamego, Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence ADVISORS Ken & Jackie Ottensmeier ………… ……..(913)796-6994 Barb Downey ………………………..…… .(785)556-8160 Howard & Elise Woodbury………………. (785)453-2492 Anne Lampe…………………………... … ..(620)872-3915

kansasangus@wbsnet.org

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www.kansasangus.org

National Jr Angus Show July 6-12, 2014 Indianapolis, IN Entry deadline—May 15. (late entries accepted online only

May 16-25 with late fee) Many individual contest deadlines are also May 15. www.angus.org/njaa

KJAA Summer Preview Show June 6-7, 2014 Kansas Sate Fairgrounds, Hutchinson.

June 6– Cattle arrival / check in – Contests– KJAA Annual Meeting June 7– Show Entry form is on page 22 and online submission form will be available in April. www.kansasangus.org

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2014 Kansas Junior Angus Preview Show▪ June 6-7▪ KS State Fairgrounds Rules & Entry Form

Entry Deadline May 30

Form also available on line at www.kansasangus.org

1. Tie facilities will be available for use by exhibitors on Thursday, June 5 after 1:00 p.m.

2. Cattle must be checked in by Friday, June 6, 2014 at 10 a.m.

3. The KJAA Preview show will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. There will be a $15.00 entry fee for each animal entered; due by May 30 , 2014 ( postmarked on/before). Submit on-line at www.kansasangus.org . NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted. Ribbons for each class will be provided as well as champion and reserve champion ribbons for divisions and overall awards. After check-in cattle must remain on KSF until release, cattle are released after completion of their respective classes.

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

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

6.Health papers are not required, but cattle must not have warts, r active ringworm or show signs of sickness or disease. Females (of age) are to be OCV. 7. Females must be born on/after September 1, 2012 to be eligible to show.

8. Bred-and-owned heifers may also show in the owned division provided they pay for the entry fee & enter in both shows.

9. STEERS-Classes for registered Angus steers, commercial purebred Angus steers and Angus-based predominantly black crossbred (Angus sire or dam) steers, born on/ after January 1, 2013 . Registered Steers must comply with NJAA rules. Commercial Angus and Angus Cross steers must comply with Kansas 4-H and FFA rules. Reg. steers show by age.

10. BULL show for registered bred-and-owned Angus bulls born January 1, 2013December 31, 2013 11.COW/CALF pairs may be exhibited provided the calf is bred-and-owned by the exhibitor and the junior is the sole recorded owner of the cow. If entries are sufficient a bred & owned class may be made. A.) If the cow was not bred by the exhibitor, the issue date on the recorded transfer of the cow must precede the breeding date of the cow for the calf at side. B.) Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and must have been born on or after September 1, 2013 C.) Calf must be registered by show date and shown on halter.

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

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

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

16. SHOWMANSHIP- Pee-wee (ages 7-9 must be an exhibitor), Junior (ages 10-13), Intermediate (14-17) and Senior (18-21) showmanship contests will be held. (all ages as of January 1, 2014) . Each contestant must own and exhibit their animal***. You must be an exhibitor to show in showmanship; exception is pee wee class.

17. Members ages (14-21) competing to represent Kansas at the NJAS showmanship contest will compete in a specific showmanship class. You may compete in only 1 showmanship class. ***Older members competing to go to the NJAS may borrow a heifer , however you must notify an advisor or KJAA president (show chairman) before entering & showing. You must have been a KJAA & NJAA member prior to showing. ****Cow/calf pairs are not recommended for showmanship, if an exhibitor has only a pair an exception may be made by speaking to the show chairman or advisor to allow borrowing a heifer for showmanship. The pair will not be permitted in ring, it must be separated either the cow or calf shown individually. SHOWMANSHIP may be entered during show check in– no fee required.

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

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Online ENTRY and FEE PAY www.kansasangus.org

2014 KJAA Preview Show Entry Form- Entry Deadline May 30, 2014

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

Name of Animal

Showmanship Class: □ Novice 7-9

Reg. #

□ Jr. 10-13

Date of Birth

□ Int. 14-17

□ Sr.18-21

Sire’s complete name

□NJAS selection 14-21

Please check only one box. NO FEE for showmanship - age as of Jan 1, 2014. A pee– wee division for non-exhibitors will be available– no entry required.

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

Use a separate form for each exhibitor. Copies accepted.

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____ # of Entries x $15 per head

$_______Total

Are you planning to exhibit or attend the National Jr. Angus Show in Kansas City ? YES NO PICNIC : How many from your family will attend the family KJAA picnic on the evening of Friday, June 6 ?_____ Please fill out only one reservation per family. Please plan to pay for meals at check– in approx $7/per person.

Mail with entry fee of $15/head. Checks payable to KJAA. To: Kenzie Flory , KJAA President; 1162 N 550 Rd, Baldwin City , Ks 66006 NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. Non refundable fees. Enter & pay online www.kansasangus.org

Downey Elected Chairman of KBC The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) Executive Committee elected Barb Downey of Wamego as chairwoman during the group’s business meeting in February. Philip Weltmer from Smith Center was elected vice chairman. Downey and her husband, Joe Carpenter, own and operate Downey Ranch in Wabaunsee county, which consists of a commercial and registered Angus cow-calf herd. Downey is a member of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) the American Angus Association (AAA) and past president of the Kansas Angus Association. She currently serves on the joint Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) and NCBA Federation Beef’s Image Committee, KLA Board of Directors and NCBA Board of Directors. Barb and Joe have two daughters, Laura and Anna. Weltmer and his wife, Jessica, partner with his grandfather, father and uncle in the ownership and management of W & S Ranch Inc., in Smith county. The Weltmer operation consists of a registered and commercial Angus cowherd, a diversified farming operation and feeding enterprise. Philip is a member of KLA, NCBA, AAA and Kansas Farm Bureau. He currently serves on the joint CBB and NCBA Federation Nutrition & Health Subcommittee and Market Research Working Group. He also is a member of the KLA and NCBA Boards of Directors.

Philip and Jessica have three children, Kaden, Korey and Kaylee.

Scholarships ( continued from page 20) All candidates must complete a detailed application. A designated panel conducts interviews with each of the finalists. Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence, work ethic, leadership potential, and attitude. Recipients must express an interest in animal genetics, animal nutrition, animal health, reproductive management, agribusiness management or marketing. “These students have every opportunity to confirm what we all hope to be a reality in the future of production agriculture. They are bright, ambitious and have plans to make the beef industry better.” said Mark Gardiner. “Henry Gardiner’s curiosity and continual search to make genetic improvement through better science, technology and education serves as a role model for these students. We are certain Brady, Esther and Lindsay, through their educational endeavors and personal commitments, will continue Henry’s legacy.”

The Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship is possible through the generous contributions of Gardiner customers, friends and family in an effort to continue the legacy of Henry Gardiner.

Students classified as a rising-junior, junior or senior, either enrolled in or planning to enroll at Kansas State University with a major in Animal Science & Industry or closely related field may apply. Scholarships are awarded annually to students meeting rigorous criteria and exhibiting a passion to focus on improving the beef industry.

Gardiner Angus Ranch is a family-owned and operated business that produces registered and commercial Angus cattle. The original ranch was homesteaded near Ashland, Kan., in 1885 by Henry Gardiner’s grandfather. The ranch encompasses more than 46,000 acres.

Confident( continued form page 4) That’s why breakevens mean nothing when you try to factor in 80% CAB.” When all calves are selling for record-high prices is “the perfect time for genetic upgrades,” he says. “Get your genetics in order to add value to your calves. It’s a sweet time to invest for a whole new level of prices.” Some producers bought bulls for $2,500 or less in 2013, but in January, a set of heifers from the Schiefelbein feedlot grossed $2,500 per head on the rail, nearly all Prime or CAB. They were from a herd that had stacked high-marbling Angus genetics for three generations, the standing recommendation for all bull customers and one that can take decades to achieve across a herd. The market says, it’s a goal worth pursuing.

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