Kansas Angus News Fall 2016 Edition

Number 605 . Kansas Angus Association . Fall 2016

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CODY, LINDSAY & CAROLINE SANKEY

13797 US Hwy. 35 • Economy, IN 517.749.5556 • cody.sankey@gmail.com

Page 1. Association News Pay Annual Membership Dues by Nov.15 Dues must be current by November 15 for membership listing in the 2017 Kansas Angus Directory Membership benefits include a membership listing in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or ranch; an online membership listing and a subscription to the Kansas Angus News For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at www.kansasangus.org . Please help us save post-age by using the online form or the mail-in form on page 5 of this KAN . Dues must be current by November 15 for membership listing in the 2017 Kansas Angus Directory.

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CAB to Receive Don L. Good Impact Award Kansas Angus members, families invited to celebrate CAB’s success at the Second Annual K-State ASI Family & Friends Reunion Oct. 7 Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), the world’s largest and most successful branded beef program, has been selected to receive the 2016 Don L. Good Impact Award. With nearly four decades of leadership in the beef business, the CAB® brand in fiscal 2015 reported record sales for the ninth consecutive year, marketing 896 million pounds of product.

The award, presented by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council Inc. (LMIC), is named in honor of Good, who is a former head of the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI), and recognizes positive impact on the livestock and meat industry or agriculture. CAB, along with the many K-State alumni who have contributed to the brand’s success, will be recognized during the K-State ASI Family and Friends Reunion, set for Oct. 7 at the Stanley Stout Center in Manhattan. “The Livestock and Meat Industry Council is very proud to honor CAB with this year’s Don L. Good Impact award,” says Craig Good, LMIC president. We invite all Kansas Angus breeders to bring the entire family for an evening of fun activities, including a Junior Wildcat Barnyard area designed for the youngest members of the ASI family. A highlight of this year’s reunion, will be a performance by the “best band in the land,” the reigning Sudler Trophy Award winner. Following the Pride of Wildcat Land band’s performance, attendees will participate in the Wildcat Walk.

The band will form an aisle for attendees to enter the Stout Center for the award ceremony led by Willie and the kids.

More information about the event and registration is available online at www.asi.k-state.edu/familyandfriends.

Pre-registration deadline is Sept. 23.

Note walk-in registration may be limited, so be sure to register today. (also see page 9)

Commercial Female Sale is in Pratt on December 3 The KAA will sponsor its 25h annual commercial Angus and Angusinfluence female sale in Pratt on December 3. This KAA sponsored commercial Angus and Angus-influence replacement female sales will feature a select offering of Angus and Angus cross young age cows, bred heifers, and open heifers. Consigners do not have to be members of the Kansas Angus Association. A consignment form is online at www.kansasangus.org or can be requested by contact Anne at kansasangus@wbsnet.org or 620-874-4273.

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Reserve your ad space by Dec. 1 Ad copy due by Dec. 10 ►Full Page b/w $350 , 1 color $450 , Full 4 Color $600 ►Half page b/w $200, half page 4c $350. ►Quarter page b/w$135 quarter page 4c $250 ( add $100 for 1 color ) ►Cover Logo/brand $150 Send reservations to kansasangus@wbsnet.org KAA Board Endorses Chris Sankey The Kansas Angus Association board of directors endorsed Chris Sankey as a candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting on June 2. The AAA annual meeting and elections will take place on Monday, November 7, 2016 during the Angus Convention and Trade Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Chris is seeking his second term on the board having first served in 2011-14. Chris and his wife Sharee own and operate Sankey’s 6N Ranch in Council Grove. He is a third generation beef producer and has a strong Angus foundation beginning with his grandfather establishing an Angus herd in 1940. He has been an active and contributing member of the Kansas Angus Association (KAA) for many years. Chris served two terms on the Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors and as president in 1990. Chris and Sharee have served as KAA tour chairman and hosts, advisors of the Kansas Junior Angus Association, NJAS committee members, sale committee members and welcomed Angus breeders from around the United States the 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour as a tour stop host. American Angus Association members have witnessed his commitment to the breed and membership as he has served on the API and Foundation boards as well as the finance, planning and activities committees during his first term on the board of directors.

The Carcass Data Project (CDP) Returns Enter by Dec 10 After a one year hiatus , the KAA is excited to announce that the CDP will return in 2017. The CDP is designed for producers using registered Angus bulls that may not have enough steers to make a whole pen at a commercial feed yard but want retain ownership and collect individual carcass data on their steers or for producers that may want to feed a few head and compete for recognition as the 2017 CDP winner. To participate in the project producers must enter a minimum of five spring born steers weaned at least 45 days prior to delivery. Steers must be out of a registered Angus bull and have a known sire or sire group. An approved vaccination program as well as having individual identification tags is also required. The KAA is proud to continue its partnership with Certified Angus Beef, LLC and McPherson County Feeders (MCF). CAB is sponsoring up to a $1000 in cash awards and CAB merchandise, MCF, Marquette, Kansas will host the CDP. Entries are due December 10. Participants are responsible for delivery/transportation to MCF, the last week of December.

Enter online at www.Kansasangus.org or contact Anne at Kansasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-874-4273.

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The President’s Pen

Cowfash’n (Cow Fashion) Rock’n the Muck Boots!!

I bet by now many of you are tired of wearing your rubber boots this summer. Mother Nature has blessed much of the state with good summer moisture. For some mowing and weed eating has become a twice a week job. I wonder if anyone makes an iPhone app guidance system for my lawn mower to help me catch up a bit.

I recently attended a rodeo in Eureka Kansas that was hit with 4+ inches of rain the night before. That is an area where gray to black clay type soils are common and hold moisture well. There was not a dry place to stand anywhere. Nearly every contestant’s truck and trailer got towed in and out by a tractor. The arena was about 8”of sticky slop. Even though this situation was not what was expected the attendees made the best of it. I found myself amazed at the fashion choices of the evening. Many women were dressed in full make up, colorful blouses and nice jeans. The guys wore their nice hat and favorite shirt. However, the best part was seeing them rocking their stylish muck boots in many different colors. Both kids and ladies wore leopard spotted, zebra stripped, hot pink and lime green. The fellows sported five buckles, fireman’s boots and dairy style as well. I decided that seeing this unexpected fashion show unfold in front of me needed a name. Therefore, the word Cowfash’n was created. Definition: A farm or ranch persons ability to adapt to and over come a given situation and come out looking good doing it!

The more I thought about this I decided that the term Cowfash’n would apply to many different scenarios throughout the course of a ranch day. For instance, you find yourself out checking cows and see that a first calf heifer is calving unexpectedly early. Of course she would be the one that is hard to catch so she was left out of the calving pen a little longer. In her distress and to avoid capture this heifer runs off to go stand in the pond. Your every attempt of throwing dirt clods and sticks to dislodge her comes up unsuccessful. Therefore, she is still standing in the pond looking at you. However, being the resourceful cattle person you are you recognize an opportunity. Even though your roping skills are a little rusty this might be the only place this girl stands still long enough for a couple of throws. You get her roped and out of the pond then successfully pull a nice bull calf. This calf goes on to top your bull sale. This equals Cowfash’n! Analyze, concur and succeed.

I hope your fall sale and calving season goes well. If we continue to find ourselves rock’n the muck boots into winter make the best of it. Wear them in Cowfash'n.

God Bless,

Stuart Rose 2016 Kansas Angus Association President

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Happening this Fall Cooler temperature and changing leaves will usher in fall caving, weaning and fall sale season in Kansas. Several of our KAA members will host fall sales beginning in late September, see page 16 for a listing.

The fall show season also kicks off with the Kansas State Fair, join us on Saturday, September 17 for the open Angus show. In November, Kansas delegates and convention participants will travel to Indianapolis for the National Angus Convention and Trade Show. December brings the 25th annual commercial Angus female sale in Pratt and the start of the Carcass Data Project.

Don’t forget to pay your annual KAA dues so that you don’t miss out on a Directory listing and reserve your ad space too. Check out page 1, for more information on KAA “happenings”. Please contact me if you have questions about KAA projects and events or visit www.kansasangus.org.

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Page 1. Association News……………….....1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info………........2 Angus Industry............................................ 4 KAA Membership Application……...…….5

KJAA………………. …………......6 KJAA Preview Show Winners…..7-8 KAA Field Day …… …….9 Auxiliary………….……....15 Showring Purple………..16 KAA Calendar ………….16

Cover Photo by Kate Hagans, KFocus Photography; location Rinkes Cattle Co. near Holton.

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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.

Replacement Heifers, System Approach Autumn is exciting as you wrap up haying season and start crop harvest; fall calving begins while you wean the spring-born herd mates. With a growing cow herd and lower calf prices compared to recent highs, producers may want to take a closer look at their whole system for choosing replacement heifers, developing them and allocating feed resources.

Careful selection now ensures quality genetics for generations to come, and it’s easier than ever to select a collection of future matriarchs.

Genomic testing lets you see genetic potential long before incurring development costs. So, instead of thinking about the cost of those tests, look at the opportunity to save money by identifying bottom-end heifers and marketing them earlier. From a resource-use perspective this increases feed and forage efficiency because what you have only goes to develop the right heifers.

While selection precision becomes better and simpler, understanding the best management practices for heifer development has grown increasingly complex. A recent article from the Journal of Animal Science by Andrew Roberts and other USDA and university researchers took a closer look at how to set up heifers for greater efficiency throughout life. They started with the premise that nutrient restriction during key development periods can program cattle to be more efficient when nature restricts intake during drought or winter.

The first of two periods the authors considered was very early in the heifers’ lives: while they were in utero during the last trimester (December to March for this spring-calving herd). The second period began two months after the heifers were weaned at 180 days and continued through the start of estrus synchronization, 8-12.5 months of age (December to April). These two periods are when spring-calving herd managers naturally supplement forage resources because of natural limitations.

Restricted feeding is not a new idea, and short-term trials have shown it can improve feed efficiency, but data were limited on the long-term influence of restricted nutrition during development. In this decade-long experiment, the heifers’ dams received either adequate protein supplement at 4.0 lb./head or marginal at 2.5 lb./head daily of alfalfa cubes or hay. That’s just 62% as much supplement, but net protein is 85% because of protein in forage. As expected, restricting the protein resulted in less cow weight gain and pre-calving body condition, but pregnancy rates were not different for the two groups at 91% for restricted and 92% for adequate.

When heifers from those dams were weaned and then split into either an adequate development diet with unrestricted access to corn silage and alfalfa hay, or restricted to 80% of the adequate groups’ intake, the restricted management offered a 26% reduction in feed required for development and reduced the heifer daily gains by 0.35 lb. Weight gain was greater for restricted -development heifers when all heifers were managed together from breeding to the fall pregnancy check.

Pregnancy rates were not significantly different between adequate (89%) and restricted (88%) heifers over the 10 years of the experiment. Day of first calving was not different between the nutrient management groups either, suggesting comparable reproductive performance. Year-to-year differences were noted primarily due to variable forage quality, which does need to be at least average quality to provide restricted heifers with adequate nutrition for compensatory weight gain during summer grazing.

When you combine the two treatments, how the cow was managed followed by how her replacement heifer was developed, you can see how the system might look long-term. It could pay to set up and maintain a consistent program.

In this data set, there was no difference in stayability in the herd by 5 years for heifers that were restricted in development and born to cows restricted to 85% of the control herd during gestation. On the other hand, heifers restricted in development but born to cows fed adequate nutrition during gestation were significantly less likely to be in the herd by then, likely because they were less adapted to foraging in tougher pasture conditions.

This suggests it would pay to begin and maintain a program of limiting supplement during third trimester and later restricting supplement in the replacement heifers from those cows. The one drawback is a likely setback in carcass traits of economic value in the whole system. The restricted development program reduces marbling and ribeye area and produces lighter body weights in the yearlings. That’s a setback you could overcome with more targeted genetic selection such as the use of genomic testing for initial sorting of replacements at the gateway to a more efficient cow herd.

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Angus industry

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

New Tradition for the National Western Angus Bull Sale American Angus Association hosts evening event at the NWSS

For more than a century, the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., has been a focal point of the U.S. cattle industry.

In celebration of that heritage, the American Angus Association will host a new evening event as part of the NWSS on Jan. 11, 2017, in the historic Stadium Arena. Activities will combine the Angus Foundation Heifer Package, the National Angus Bull Sale and live entertainment. The sale will be followed by the Texas-based band, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders.

“Not only will Angus breeders and commercial cattlemen have a unique opportunity to purchase and merchandise breed-leading genetics, but we’re also enthused about the opportunity this event represents to bring together cattle producers from across the country in a new venue,” says David Gazda, Association regional manager and sale manager. “It’ll be a great event for Angus — one that people will really enjoy attending — in one of the industry’s great, historic settings.” The National Angus Bull Sale is the only one managed by the member-driven organization, and attracts consignors and buyers from throughout the country. It begins with a show competition starting at 8 a.m., where a panel of judges will evaluate the entries. Kyle Gillooly, Wadley, Ga.; Andy Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill.; and Jim Vietheer, Wilton, Calif., will place the bulls using a composite system.

Prospective buyers in attendance will be invited into the showring to inspect the bulls after the grand and reserve grand champions have been selected. Auctioneer Joe Goggins of Billings, Mont., will cry this year’s sale, which will begin in the Stadium Arena (note new location) immediately after the sale of the Angus Foundation Heifer Package at 5 p.m.

Consign Bulls Early & Save Consignments received on or before Sept. 15 carry an entry fee of $400 per head. From Sept. 16 through the Oct. 1 entry deadline, the fee is $500 per head. All bulls consigned must be entered in the NWSS. In addition, bulls must be genomic-trait-tested and possess a complete set of expected progeny differences (EPDs) and dollar value indexes ($Values). Bulls born before Jan. 1, 2016, must have passed a complete breeding soundness examination (sometimes referred to as a BSE), including both physical and semen, within 30 days of the sale.

Awards will be presented to the consignors of the grand champion and reserve grand champion sale bulls. Grand champion bull will receive a $2,500 cash prize plus other awards totaling $5,000. These awards include an embroidered award jacket, a fullpage color ad in the Angus Journal® and a genomic test package. Reserve grand champion will receive a $1,000 cash prize plus other awards totaling $3,500. These awards include an embroidered award jacket, a full-page color ad in the Angus Journal and a genomic test package. Division champions and reserve champions will each receive $100 and $50 cash prizes, respectively, and an embroidered award vest.

To sign up, download an entry form and list of rules online at www.angis.org . Contact Gazda at 706-296-7846 or Sarah Hixson in the Association’s events and education department at 816-383-5100.

Angus Association Considers Long-Range Plan Long-range plan aims to advance the breed’s longtime leadership position

tive of the LRSP is to support the mission of the Association to enhance Angus genetics, broaden its influence within the beef industry and expand the market for high-quality Angus beef worldwide. "This process has been a continuation of the commitment that Angus has made to the industry – to pioneer new opportunities and ultimately build demand for Angus genetics and high-quality beef,” says Allen Moczygemba, Association CEO. The LRSP process began earlier this year and included unprecedented, valuable input from members, commercial cattle producers, feeders, packers, academia and allied-industry professionals to ensure all had a voice in the process. The results of this input revealed a changing cattle business with evolving needs, and the importance of Angus leadership as the industry looks to grow demand and market share. While the final LRSP will not be unveiled until the National Angus Convention, Nov. 5-7, in Indianapolis, Ind., the Board shares the following five key areas of focus that surfaced through LRSP discussion: Genetics, Commercial Programs, Research Priorities, Product, and Industry Leadership and Education. The Board also evaluated existing Association programs, and considered strategies for improving and expanding their use and relevance among cattle producers across the industry.

The Association most recently conducted a long-range strategic planning process in 2011. The 2011 plan resulted in facilitating the widespread adoption of genomics technology among Angus and commercial producers; the launching of innovative marketing and informational platforms, such as Angus TV; and the creation of the Education and Culinary Center at Certified Angus Beef’s headquarters in Wooster, Ohio.

The final 2016 LRSP will be unveiled during the Angus Convention, Nov. 5-7, in Indianapolis, Ind.

Continuing Growth, Angus Hires HR Director American Angus Association® welcomes Ladena Keuhn as the organization’s human resources director.

The American Angus Association has served the nation’s quality-minded cattle producers for more than 130 years, and managing day-to-day business requires a talented group of professionals across a number of disciplines. Ladena Keuhn, a native of north central Missouri, joined the Angus team Aug. 11 to lead the memberdriven organization’s human resource proRegister grams and initiatives.

Today Keuhn brings nearly 20 years’ experience in human resources management, training and development, employee relations, recruitment, corporate planning and benefits management.

The American Angus Association enjoys a storied history of leaders making important decisions at the right time. Those decisions, repeatedly, are based upon months of in-depth planning and thoughtful deliberations.

On Aug. 15-16 the organization’s Board of Directors met in Denver, Colo., (Continued on page 16 to consider goals and strategies for the development of a new Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) for the Association. The overarching objec- see HR Director.)

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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 Hello KJAA members!

My name is Chelsey Figge and I am honored to be your 2016-2017 Kansas Junior Angus Association President.

Originally from the small town of Onaga, I am currently in Manhattan at the great college of Kansas State University. I am currently working on my Bachelor’s in Agricultural Education with minors in Agronomy and Animal Science. I hope to someday receive my Master’s and become an Agriculture teacher. I want to share my passion of agriculture with students and develop knowledgeable consumers that will be the leaders of tomorrow. I come from a small farming and cattle operation of Angus and commercial cattle that I am still involved with.

KJAA Officers & Directors 2016-17 See bottom of page for officer and director list.

Bailey Osborn, Murdock received the National Junior Angus Association Bronze and Silver awards.

NJAA director Evan Woodbury presented the awards at the KJAA Preview Show.

These junior Angus members represented Kansas at the 2016 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 4-7 in Phoenix, Ariz. Pictured front row from left are Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence; Megan Green, Leavenworth; Clay Pelton, Paradise; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; and Mia Hastings and Channing Schneider, both of Wamego. Back row from left are Morgan Woodbury and Evan Woodbury, both of Quenemo; Grady Dickerson, Paradise; Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; and Sarah Pelton, Paradise. A total of 108 juniors from 28 states and Canada attended the conference, “Rising Up in Phoenix,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by JD Rosman, Angus Media.

KJAA OFFICERS 2016-17 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1) President: - Chelsey Figge, Onaga, chelsey1496@ksu.edu President Elect: Megan Green, Leavenworth 1st Vice President: Anna Carpenter, Wamego 2nd Vice President: Grady Dickerson, Paradise Secretary: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Treasurer: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Reporter - Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence Past President: Esther McCabe, Elk City Membership Directors: Kady Figge, Onaga; Sarah Pelton, Paradise; Ethan Dickerson, Paradise

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Congratulations juniors on a fantastic National Junior Angus Show! I am so proud of everyone’s achievements. I can’t wait to be your President this year and I look forward to seeing all of your successes. If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me or any of this year’s officers. Our contact information can be found in the Kansas Angus News or the Membership directory.

I hope to see everyone at the Kansas State Fair on September 9th-18th and then at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show on September 30th-October 2nd at the State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. I’m excited to see everyone’s hard work paying off and good luck with this upcoming school year!

Sincerely, Chelsey Figge KJAA President 2016-17

DIRECTORS District 1: Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth District 2: Sarah Loomis, Council Grove District 3: Cassidy Birk, Burlingame District 5: Jayce Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Abbie Schwab, Goddard Directors At-Large: Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill; Bridget Kucan, Holton; Nick Siemans, Towanda.

ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term David and Stephanie Dickerson.. stephanie@gorhamtel.com (3rd year 2014) David and Susan Shipman….... sshipman@kstatesports.com (2nd year 2015) Nelson Hager……………...…...…...nhsnadhill@hotmail.com (1st year 2016) Anne Lampe……...……….…..620-874- 4273 cell, kansasangus@wbsnet.org

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K JA A P r e v i e w S h o w 2 0 1 6 Show Champions Selected Jeff Jackson, Walnut Springs, Texas, judged 90 entries at the Kansas Jr. Angus Ass’n Preview Show June 3-4 in Hutchinson.

Grand champion B&O female was AGC LoneStar Stella Elba 508, a May 2015 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B exhibited by Alexandria Cozzitorto, Lawrence. Reserve grand champion B&O female was CP Georgina 315, a March 2015 daughter of MSF Journey exhibited by Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie. Division winners in the B&O female show included: SrCC– AVF Sara 8965, by Megan Green, Leavenworth; RSrCC–Hinrichsen Pure Pride 5050, by Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; RIC–Bar S Princess 5751,

by Jayce Dickerson, Paradise; RJrC–Bar S Barbella 5636, by Grady Dickerson, Paradise; SrC–McCurry Miss Wix 4168, by Claire Wingert, Ottawa; and RSrC–T Bar T Emily, by Bridget Kucan, Holton.

Grand champion owned female was HGR Miss Georgia 423, an April 2015 daughter of MSF Journey exhibited by Austin Woodrow, Emporia.

Reserve grand champion owned female was Hurlbut’s Caryl 500C by Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo. She’s an April 2015 daughter of OSU Class Act. Division winners in the owned female show included: SrCC–B/C Miss Elba 5081, by Chance Stout, Olpe; RSrCC–Schafer’s Dameron Winnie 523, by Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton; IC–DAJS Beulah 034, by Reid Shipman, Manhattan; RIC–BCII Arkdale Pride 2615, by Reid Shipman; SrC–FCF Blackbird 450, by Alexandria Cozzitorto; and RSrC–Santee’s Miss Burgess 142, by Bryanna Hite, Valley Center.

Jayce Dickerson won grand champion cow-calf pair with Bar S Pride 3695, an April 2013 daughter of BC Lookout 7024, and her March 2016 son of Bush’s Sure Deal 33. Baili Kerth, Sylvan Grove, won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair with Wolf Creek New Level 0460, a Jan. 2010 daughter of Ironwood New Level, and her March 2016 son of BK Champ of Tootsie 104.

Grand champion B&O bull was CH Captain America 5008, a Feb. 2015 son of Dameron C-5 American Classic exhibited by Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland. Reserve grand champion B&O bull SL King 315C, an April2015 son of Eathington Sub-Zero by Sarah Loomis, Council Grove.

Division winners in the bull show included: JrCC–Hedgewood Coupon 518, by Jensen Woodworth, Enterprise; RJrCC–McCurry Sub Zero 5400,

by Claire Wingert; and IC–BRK Iron Horse C2, by Cassidy Birk, Burlington.

Grand champion steer was Burns Steer 1584, by Morgan Woodbury.

He’s a May 2015 son of Dameron C-5 American Classic. Reserve grand champion steer was TLF Classic 39, an April 2015 son of Dameron C-5 American Classic exhibited by Sarah Loomis. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, owned the grand champion Angus-based steer. Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill, won reserve grand champion Angus-based steer.

Bred & Owned Bull Champion

Bred & Owned Champion

Owned Champion

Bob Laflin Memorial Supreme Champion

Bred & Owned Res. Champion

Owned Res. Champion

Cow Calf Champion

Cow Calf Res. Champion

Bred & Owned Bull Res. Champion

Angus Steer Champion

Supreme Champion honors were captured by the grand champion B&O bull exhibited by Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

Showmanship honors were won by Ellie Laflin, Olsburg, novice champion; Tate Laflin, Olsburg, novice reserve champion; Jayce Dickerson, junior champion; Abbie Schwab, Goddard, junior reserve champion; Morgan Woodbury, intermediate champion; Sarah Loomis, intermediate reserve champion; Reid Shipman, senior champion; and Chelsey Figge, Onaga, senior reserve champion.

Taylor Nikkel and Chance Stout qualified to represent Kansas at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest.

Angus Steer Res. Champ.

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Angus based X Steer Res. Champion

See page 7 for winner information. Back drop photos

by Jeff Mafi, American Angus Association.

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Division Champs & Reserves

Angus based X Steer Champion

Junior

The annual Kansas Angus Association Field Day was on August 6. KAA members from across Kansas gathered in Harper for the event hosted by KAA president Stuart Rose and Harper Industries, Inc., DewEze at company headquarters. Activities started off with a fun and competitive trap shoot. The educational part of the program featured a factory tour, a genomic update from Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Zoetis and a foot scoring workshop presented by American Angus Association Regional Manager Jeff Mafi. A steak dinner, networking and fellowship completed the day.

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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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Annual Production Sale ▪ March 15, 2017

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary It is that time of year! Our Juniors are returning to the classroom and collegiate campuses. In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: the kids go back to school, Fall calving commences, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us. As students of all ages return to school, we would like to remind you of the Kansas Auxiliary’s current fundraising item. You may have seen the gorgeous black leather bracelets that many are donning throughout the barn. These items may be purchased through Mary McCurry for $30 and the proceeds will continue to allow the Auxiliary to provide scholarships for our Kansas Juniors. The experiences of the Junior Association makes it possible for our young men and women to access local, state and national scholarships.

Be sure to watch the Auxiliary calendar as the National Angus Means Business Convention & Trade Show will be held November 5-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Highlights include the American Angus Auxiliary Annual Meeting on November 5th, the 65th Annual American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast and crowing of the next Miss American Angus, November 6th. We look forward to seeing you in Indiana !

Megin O’Brien President , Kansas Angus Auxiliary

Juniors Apply for American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement— Due Nov. 1 The Certificate of Achievement is issued only for outstanding achievements at national, state and district (tri-county) levels. County-level achievements are not eligible. In a given year, a qualifying junior Angus member will receive one certificate, in recognition of their achievement record as reported during the year (from October 1st of the previous year to September 30th of the current year). For more information and to download an application visit www.angusauxiliary.com.

Pillow Scholarship Bryanna Hite, Valley Center received a 2016 scholarship award from the Kansas Angus Auxiliary. The $1000 award was presented by scholarship chairman Melody McCurry.

Challenge Award Kady Figge, Onaga was the recipient of the 2016 Auxilary Challenge Award. The award is based on achievements in Angus leadership, contests and other educational endeavors. KAAx vice president Beverly Figge made the presentation.

Placemats

Premier Exhibitor The 2016 Auxiliary Premier Exhibitor Award to presented to Reid Shipman, Manhattan; the award is based on points accumulated over the past year in showring competition.

BULL SALE Sunday, November 6 1:30 pm

Manhattan Commission Co. Manhattan, KS Offering Angus sons of AAR TenX Connealy Consensus 7229 Leachman Right Time SAV Density PVF Insight Barretts 3332 and others Sim Angus sons by SAV Brilliance and SAV Angus Valley Red Angus & Hereford bulls will also sell.

For more information contact

Lance Cline (785) 564-1744 Austin Cline (785)565-3246 www.clinecattlecompany.com 2016 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders 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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Road Alma, KS 66401 David Breiner 785-449-2841 Cell 785-456-4790 Chad Breiner 785-564-2091 Ryan Breiner 785-207-3070 Bob & Derek Moore Annual Sale last Tuesday in February

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9/17/2016 9/24/2016 9/26/2016 10/8/2016 10/10/2016 10/26/2016 11/4/2016 11/7/2016 11/10/2016 HR Director 11/12/2016 As the Association’s first director of human resources, Keuhn is a key member of the 11/13/2016 executive team, and will develop programs and policy to align with the organization’s strategic business plan(. “With Ladena’s proven experience in human resources manage- 11/13/2016 ment, she provides a great amount of leadership to our team of 100-plus employees in 11/19/2016 Saint Joseph, Mo.,” says Allen Moczygemba, American Angus Association CEO. “She will 11/20/2016 help us maintain the quality reputation we’ve established over the years for exceptional member service and performance.” Most recently, Keuhn served as a vice president with 11/21/2016 Individual Assurance Company, which provides a full range of insurance products. She 11/30/16 - 12/02/16 spent more than a decade leading the company’s human resources and providing an 2/3/2016 efficient, process-driven environment for employees and customers. Keuhn also has experience in strategic planning and operations management, and will be instrumental in future planning for the Association. “I am honored to be a part of the prestigious American Angus Association, and I am committed to working with Angus leadership to continue building a strong culture within the organization,” Keuhn says. “I am looking forward to implementing programs to positively impact our employees and our membership.” As the American Angus Association’s director of human resources, Keuhn will manage and recommend practices that balance employee welfare in conjunction with the organization’s mission statement and company culture. She also provides direction for the Association and its three Saint Joseph, Mo.-based entities — Angus Media, Angus Genetics Inc. and the Angus Foundation. At the center of the organization’s vision are more than 25,000 members nationwide who rely on the Angus breed’s unrivaled performance database, outreach and education, and marketing services. Keuhn earned a master’s in business administration and human resources from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, and holds a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Greater Kansas City SHRM chapter. Keuhn resides with her husband, Jerry, in Platte City, Mo., along with their 12-year-old son, Blaine.

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Showring Purple

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May-Way Empress 1446 won senior champion female at the 2016 Iowa State Fair Angus Show, Aug. 16 in Des Moines, Iowa. Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Kan., owns the winning female. Photo by Adam Conover, American Angus Association.

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