Kansas Angus News - Fall 2018

Number 616 . Fall 2018

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Page 1 KAA Member Ferguson Angus Hosts a Group from Select Sires and the Country of Chile Ferguson Angus Agra, Ks. hosted a group of Representatives from Select Sires and Beef Semen Distributors and Angus Breeders from the country of Chile. They were at Ferguson Angus because of their interest in two new sires, Ferguson Breakout and Ferguson Trailblazer owned by Select Sires and also to view the first available progeny of Ferguson Breakout.

The group spent their time at Ferguson Angus looking at cattle, asking questions and discussing some of the commonalities and differences between beef production in Kansas and Chile. Select Sires purchased both Ferguson Breakout and Ferguson Trailblazer at Ferguson Angus spring bull sales. The two bulls’ semen is sold in the United States as well as international markets. The two bulls are of interest to the South American market which includes countries like Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile because of their high calving ease, low birth weight EPD’s, top end performance traits, superior marbling and ribeye and moderate maternal size.

KW Cattle Company and ReproLogix, Fort Scott, Ks will host the

Kansas Angus

Field Day

on October 13, 2018 For more information visit www.kansasangus.org and see page 9. being seven years of age or younger. To qualify for this special sale, the females must meet Certified Angus Beef® live specifications. Gordon Stucky Kingman serves as the sale chairman. Consignment forms will be mailed out to past consigners and commercial produces in mid– October A consignment form is online at www.kansasangus.org.

KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet & Junior Show

The Ks Angus Association annual meeting banquet and junior show will move to a new location and is scheduled for January 26-27, 2019in Lawrence. The KAA annual meeting and educational presentations are on Saturday, January 26 at the Doubletree Hotel, Lawrence .The annual banquet which will include a social hour, the Kansas Angus Auxiliary Pay Annual Membership Dues by Nov.15 Dues must be current for membership listing in the 2019 Kansas Angus Directory scholarship auction, honorary member induction, KAA Directory page auction and Miss Kansas Angus crowning will be at the Doubletree later Membership benefits include a membership listing in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes contact information, herd infor- on Saturday evening. The junior show will be on Sunday, January 27 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Entry deadline is January 10 . Hotel mation and directions to your farm or ranch; an online membership listing and a headquarters: Doubletree Hotel, Lawrence, Kansas. Block rate:$110 night. subscription to the Kansas Angus News. Membership invoices were mailed in early October. For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay Call 785-841-7077, ask for Kansas Angus Association rate. option at www.kansasangus.org or a mail in form was in th eprevoius issue of the KAN Dues must be current by November 15 for membership listing in the 2019 Kansas Angus Directory.

Renew your KAA annual membership dues online A convenient online renewal form is available with options to choose the payment method that suits you best, Pay now via PayPal using a credit/ debit card or bank account or mail in a check. To complete the online form visit http://www.kansasangus.org/join-kaa.html

Commercial Female Sale is in Pratt on December 1

The KAA will sponsor its 27th annual commercial Angus and Angus-influence female sale in Pratt on December 1. All cow/calf producers are invited consign females to this marketing opportunity. Consigners do not have to be members of the Kansas Angus Association and out-of state consigners are welcome.

This long standing, reputable and successful KAA sponsored commercial Angus and Angus-influence replacement female sale will feature a select offering of Angus and Angus cross young age cows, bred heifers, and open heifers. Females will be consigned in minimum five head lots, with all females

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The President’s Pen

Finally! As I write this we are receiving our third rainfall event in the last two weeks where over an inch of precipitation has fallen. Hopefully this wicked drought has come to an end.

It has been a busy summer for our family between baseball and softball games, the KJAA Preview Show, the National Junior Angus Show and then finally the Nemaha County Fair.

We must have blinked, because just like that, summer was over and the kids headed back to school. With all the quiet time that came with the starting of school, it left me a moment to contemplate all the “change” that occurred over our hectic summer. At our county fair, Marya and I witnessed how a season of hard work preparing and practicing had paid off, as all of our kids excelled at showmanship at our county fair. They confidently showed their cattle in a crowded show ring with many distractions. They were so much improved from their first spring show in April that I wasn’t sure these were the same kids. Though the summer was a whirlwind and it was hard to see at the time right in front of my face, great “change” was taking place.

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I think our summer was much like the current state of the beef industry. Change is taking place rapidly and it can be hard to keep up or even realize that it’s happening. With genomics, beef sustainability round tables, Angus Link and a new animal traceability pilot project (happening right here in Kansas) being at the top of my list, there is a lot of “preparing and practicing” going on. I am confident we will wake up one day and say “Wow, we were right there in the middle of all that!” I am also certain with the great people and leaders we have in this business the “change” is going to be great if we just keep preparing and practicing to do our absolute best.

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In this Issue

Page 1. Association News ▪ 1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info ▪ 2 Angus Industry ▪ 4,19 KJAA Preview Show ▪ 7-8 KJAA ▪ 8

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Join us Oct 13, Ks Angus Field Day ▪ 14 Five KAA members Brand the Barn ▪ 12-13 Showring Purple ▪ 14 Auxiliary ▪ 19 KAA Calendar ▪ 20 Cover ▪ Photo and design by Anne Lampe.

President : Neal Haverkamp, Bern Vice President : Brandon New, Leavenworth Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 874-4273 (cell) Treasurer: John McCurry, Burrton Past President: Larry Lundgren, Gove District Directors Term Expires # 1 Lynne Hinrichsen , Westmoreland ……….….……….2019 # 2 Jason Flory, Baldwin City ………..…….…..... ….. . 2020 # 3 Flinton McCabe, Elk City ………………..………... ..2020 # 4 Deb Bartholomew, Mankato ..…….…….….............2019 # 5 Stephanie Dickerson, Paradise........………….....,.. 2021 # 6 Ben Williams, Hutchinson……………….…..….….. .2019 # 7 Brady Larson, Sharon Springs….……………...…....2019 # 8 Darin Huck, Dodge City……………………....…. ..2019 Directors At Large (Commercial) Jace Johnson, Dwight……………………..…………… ..2019 Cash Schilling, Edson……………………...…......... ….2020 Jeff Klausmeyer , Clearwater..……….……….. …..…. .2021 Directors At Large (Purebred) Chad Breiner, Alma………………….…………………....2020 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….… …..2019 Lance Cline, Onaga……………………………….… … 2021 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.

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Angus Industry

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

AGI President Awarded Continuing BIF Service Award

Dan Moser is honored at the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF).

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) focuses on increasing development in beef industry and genetic development. The Continuing Service Award is focused on those individuals who display continued dedication to the industry, as well as have made continued contributions to the federation, through research and service in leadership roles and involvement.

owner has assured themselves a loss because they paid on the wrong side of average.

Let’s take a closer look at strategies. With above-average inputs that yield merely average output, the math is certain to result in parentheses. For those who have never seen accounting math, that means a loss. On the other hand, a high-input, high-output model may very well generate the same or more dollars than a “value buyer” who cuts costs to the quick.

Dan Moser, Angus Genetics Inc. president, was presented with the Con- Neither scenario assures the operator a profit, but each has identified where the opportunity lies within their system. tinuing Service Award at the 2018 BIF Annual Meeting and symposium in Loveland, Colorado. In addition to his leadership of AGI, Moser is also the director of performance programs for the American Angus Associa- The average provides a reasonable benchmark to compare our system against the wider industry in a mathematical sense. However, in a biologition. His resume speaks for itself with previous work at Kansas State cal system as diverse as we have in North America, there are countless University, the University of Georgia and the University of NebraskaLincoln. Growing up in the seedstock industry, Moser has had a passion opportunities and decisions along the way to move production above or below the line. The ideal time to evaluate such opportunities? Daily and for the improvement of breed genetics as well as for teaching any and continuously, because those forks in our management road keep coming every one about the complexities of the subject. at us, presenting ways to modify the system and beat the average.

“I always liked math and had an interest in the seedstock industry,” The openings most often overlooked are those we enjoy the least, and Moser said. “When I took my first genetics class, it was like the light most cattlemen put marketing at the top of that list. We enjoy watching came on, and I realized I found something that lets me do both.” calves grow and taking steps to add value but as traditional price takers, Kelli Retallick, AGI director of genetic service, explained this passion the ability to capture value is better for some outfits than others. Ironically, and his successful education of all as one of his strengths. enhanced marketing is one of the least costly inputs on the ranch: no need “While he has been influential in these genetic programs, he is also a to buy more land or cows and even a small return on investment is favoragreat mentor and teacher in his ability to successfully mold together ble because of the short timeline. genetic evaluations in an understandable language for all,” Retallick The investment to enhance feeder calf marketing can be as simple as the said. time to develop a marketing document that chronicles the last year of work. Focus not only on the products used but how and when they were Stephen Miller, AGI director of genetic research, echoed Retallick’s thoughts, saying, “Dan has the ability to make genetic evaluation under- administered. Couple that with a brief phone video and a few calls to feedstandable to breeders and does not mind spending hours on the phone ers to solicit buyers and you are certainly an above-average marketer. If you increase calf value by only a single bid, the math favors your effort. explaining the concepts to anyone.”

Moser has sat on committees in all facets of the beef industry, having spent time on the BIF board of directors, and having spent hours volunteering through the federation both as a speaker and behind the scenes.

He also has worked in conjunction with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Ultrasound Guidelines Council and the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium.

“I really believe in the principles of BIF,” Moser said. My first annual meeting was in 1992, and I’ve only missed one since. It was quite a surprise and honor to be recognized for the work put in over the years.”

Moser’s continued dedication to the beef cattle industry has not gone unnoticed, and the Continuing Service Award presented by BIF is a fitting way to recognize the effort put into the industry.

“The American Angus Association and AGI are extremely thankful to have such a talented leader in Dr. Dan Moser on our team,” said Allen Moczygemba, Association CEO. “He is a huge asset, and we are proud to have him.”

Better than average

Few producers strive for average—from cow productivity to cost reduction, we all want to be better than that. Yet half of every herd is below its own average, so the bar we compare against is important for context. As the summer video sale reports come in, we hear lots of comments wondering how some cattle trade at such exceptional prices. They’re sure the next 4 ▪ Kansas Angus News

Those less inclined to try harder at marketing might capture value closer to the end user of the beef produced. Retaining ownership beyond weaning may add value to your forage and grains along with that of calves. Diversified operations may improve crop-enterprise bottom lines by harvesting high-moisture corn to cut drying cost and shrink while providing excellent feed. Calves grazing corn stalks, whether owned or rented, offer residue reduction and nutrient cycling while getting more use out of land, the costliest asset on the books. While stalks are best suited to supporting cows, systems where calves can be fed on stalks transform those feed nutrients into fertilizer, reducing total system costs.

Thinking about alternative practices, it’s easy to forget what you can’t see, like the fertilizer value of purchased hay. It nets feed and fertilizer for a lower cost per acre on owned land, often with added carrying capacity. It works best when cattle readily consume the hay, to echo the comparison of calf prices. Buying “expensive” hay may offer the better alternative to buying land or equipment.

If you have below-average calves, you can “value-buy” them into your own backgrounding enterprise to capture value on reduced shrink and greater marketing power with large group size. That option requires no more cows to net more pounds of beef marketed per acre. History suggests adding weight to your open cows as another way to do that.

No matter how far we advance, there will always be average production.

The challenge is to look at every event or report that causes you to ask, “How did they make that work?” Then look for answers that fit your resources and move your average higher.

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Kansas Junior Angus Preview Show

Junior Angus exhibitors paraded 90 entries at the Kansas Jr. Angus Association Preview Show June 3, 2018 in Hutchinson.

Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla., evaluated the entries before selecting the champions.

Dameron Bardot N721 won supreme champion and grand champion owned female. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, owns the February 2017 daughter of Plainview Lutton E102. She earlier won junior champion. Ben Nikkel, McPherson, owns the reserve grand champion owned female. Kruse Missie Primo 147 is a February 2017 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. She first won reserve junior champion.

Jayce Dickerson, Paradise, won grand champion B&O female with Bar S Pride 7617. She is a March 2017 daughter of Silveira’s Style 9303. She earlier won junior champion. HDCC Forever Lady E21 claimed reserve grand champion B&O female. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, owns the September 2017 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B. She first claimed senior calf champion.

Jayce Dickerson won grand champion cow-calf pair with Bar S Pride 3695, an April 2013 daughter of BC Lookout 7024, and her March 2018 heifer calf sired by BSF Hot Lotto 1401. BK Hot Pursuit 518 won reserve grand champion owned cow-calf pair. Baili Kerth, Sylvan Grove, owns the December 2015 daughter of Wolf Creek Traveler 920. A February 2018 heifer calf sired by WR Priority 523 LHF is at side.

Supreme Champion

Dameron Bardot N721 won supreme and grand champion owned female at the 2018 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 2-3 in Hutchinson, Kan. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the February 2017 daughter of Plainview Lutton E102. She first claimed junior champion . Members of the Laflin and Sankey families presented the supreme champion buckle award in memory of Bob Laflin.

Bred & Owned Female Champion

Hinrichsen Blue Royale 7021 won grand champion B&O bull.

Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, owns the February 2017 son of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B. Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton, won reserve grand champion B&O bull. RHR Whine 710 is a September 2017 son of BSF Hot Lotto 1401.

ROSE Chip 754 claimed grand champion steer. Laura Carpenter, Wamego, owns the March 2017 son of Colburn Primo 5153. Austin Woodrow, Emporia, won reserve grand champion steer. ACW Bud 7240 is an April 2017 son of Greene Pokerface 1304.

These juniors won top honors in their showmanship divisions: Kaelyn Schilling, Edson, novice champion; Aubree McCurry, Burrton, novice reserve champion; Elyse Louderback, Saint George, junior champion; Jackson McCurry, Colwich, reserve junior champion; Alexandria Cozzitorto, Olathe, intermediate champion; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, reserve intermediate champion; Grady Dickerson, Paradise, senior champion; Cale Hinrichsen, NJAS qualifier; and Madison Loschke, Kingsdown, NJAS qualifier. Kelsey Theis won premier junior breeder. _News release by American Angus Association, photos by Jeff Mafi.

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Bred & Owned Bull Champion

Registered Angus Steer Champion National Jr Angus Show Showmanship Representatives Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland and Madison Loschke, Kingsdown.

Owned Female Res. Champion

Registered Angus Steer Res. Champion

Res. Champion predominantly black Angus X steer. Eva Hinrichsen..

Bred & Owned Female Res. Champion

Cow Calf Pair Champion

Champion predominantly black Angus X steer. Kelsey Theis .

Bred & Owned Bull Res. Champion

Cow Calf Pair Res. Champion

Premier Jr Breeder

Showmanship Winners

Kaelyn Schilling, Edson, novice champion; Aubree McCurry, Burrton, novice reserve champion; Elyse Louderback, Saint George, junior champion; Jackson McCurry, Colwich, reserve junior champion; Alexandria Cozzitorto, Olathe, intermediate champion; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, reserve intermediate champion; Grady Dickerson, Paradise, senior champion.

Division Champions

B&O FEMALES- Reserve senior calf champion AVF Blackcap 6647, by Kelsey Theis .Intermediate champion Bar S Mignonne 7777, by Ethan Dickerson, Paradise .Reserve intermediate champion BRR Ericks Miss Insight 1715, by Jackson McCurry.

Reserve junior champion McCurry Sara 7084, by Aubree McCurry. Senior champion AVF Blackcap 4616, by Kelsey Theis.

Reserve senior champion HDCC Forever Lady D41, by Bryanna Hite .

OWNED FEMALES—Senior calf champion RW HNT Black Lass 715, by Jayce Dickerson .Reserve senior heifer calf champion Kruse Missie Patches 1697, by Jake Nikkel, McPherson . Intermediate champion Moffitt Elsa 1759, by Cohen Navinsky, Easton. Reserve intermediate champion RTTC Barbara’s RB 397, by Kady Figge, Onaga . Senior champion Laflin’s Jilt 6823,

by Ellie Laflin, Olsburg. Reserve senior champion Schafers Barbara 6953, by Baylee Wulfkuhle .

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Kansas Junior Angus Association Dear KJAA members,

Hello KJAA members!

My name is Anna Carpenter and I am honored and excited to be your 2018-2019 Kansas Junior Angus Association President! I am originally from the small town of Wamego, but am attending Texas Tech University currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree. I hope to specialize in orthopedics and eventually return to the great state of Kansas upon my graduation. I grew up on my family’s operation, Downey Ranch, where we focus on producing quality Registered and commercial angus seedstock and market them through our annual bull and female sale the first weekend of November. My sister and I started showing through the Angus Association in 2010 and have attended NJAS every year since then, competing in almost every contest offered in the past 8 years. I know being new can be intimidating and often confusing so please, if you have any questions don’t be afraid to reach out to me or any member of our junior board. We’re lucky to have a great set of kids that love to help others become more involved.

To our members that made the trip up to Madison this summer, congratulations on an outstanding NJAS! We returned with numerous overall and division champions or reserves, and several class winners.

Our showmanship representatives brought home champion and reserve champion honors. KJAA members also showed that we knew our stuff outside of the showring and brought back several wins on the contest side of things. We celebrated together as one of our own, Grady Dickerson, was elected on to the NJAA Board of Directors!

I can’t wait to see what you accomplish the rest of this year, from trying a new contest to winning at NJAS. I’m proud to represent you guys; here’s to a great year together!

Sincerely, Anna Carpenter KJAA President 2018-19

2018-2018 KJAA Officers and Directors These young ladies and gentlemen were elected to serve on the Kansas Junior Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2018 Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 2-3 in Hutchinson, Kan. Pictured front row from left are Anna Carpenter, Wamego, president; Grady Dickerson, Paradise, president elect; Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, vice president; Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo, second vice president; Alexandria Cozzitorto, Olathe, secretary; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, treasurer; Ethan Dickerson, Paradise, reporter; and Kady Figge, Onaga, historian. Second row from left are Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, membership director; Dane Haverkamp, Bern, district 1 director; Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton; district 2 director; Kelly Newton, Elk City, district 3 director; Lauren Frederick, Sterling, district 4 director; Nicholas Siemens, Towanda, district 6 director; Kaelyn Schilling, Edson, district 7 director; and Jayce Dickerson, Paradise, membership director.

Thank You The KJAA presented retiring advisors David and Susan Shipman, Manhattan with a gift of appreciation for their three years of service and dedication to the KJAA.

KJAA OFFICERS 2018-19 (Term Aug 1 to Aug 1)

President: - Anna Carpenter, Wamego President Elect: Grady Dickerson, Paradise 1st Vice President: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland 2nd Vice President: Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Secretary: Alex Cozzitorto, Lawrence Treasurer: Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Historian: Kady Figge, Onaga Reporter - Ethan Dickerson, Paradise Past President: Megan Green, Leavenworth Membership Directors: Jayce Dickerson, Paradise; Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Clay Pelton , Paradise Kansas Angus Association Group: Kansas Junior Angus Association

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LEAD These juniors represented Kansas at the 2018 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 2-5 in Billings, Mont. Pictured front row from left are Clay Pelton, Paradise; Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth; Alexandria Cozzitorto, Olathe; and Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland. Back row from left are Lauren Frederick, Sterling; Kady Figge, Onaga; and Ethan Dickerson, Jayce Dickerson, and Grady Dickerson, all of Paradise. A total of 155 juniors from 26 states and Canada attended the conference, “Angus Under the Big Sky,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by Chloé Fowler, American Angus Association.

DIRECTORS

District 1: Dane Haverkamp, Bern District 2: Baylee Wulfkuhle, Berryton District 3: Kelly Newton, Elk City District 4: Lauren Frederick, Sterling District 5: Shaylee Vering, Marysville District 6: Nick Siemens, Towanda District 7: Kaelyn Schilling, Edson District 8: Madison Loschke, Kingsdown

ADVISORS Advisors 3yr term Nelson Hager……………...…...…...nhsnadhill@hotmail.com (3rd year 2016) Ron and Lynne Hinrichsen.................rlangus@bluevalley.net (2nd year 2017) Rick and Missy Cozzitorto……………...rcozzitorto@aol.com (1st year 2018) Anne Lampe……...……….…..620-874- 4273 cell, kansasangus@wbsnet.org

Join Us at the

Kansas Angus Field Day October 13, 2018

Hosted by KW Cattle Company and ReproLogix, Fort Scott, Ks

10 am Registration, Gather, Coffee & Donuts, View guest cattle displays 10:30 am Welcome from the Hosts , Introductions Presentation : Chris Engel Director of Angus Link

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, American Angus Association

12 pm Lunch hosted by ReproLogix and sponsored by Merck & Fort Scott Livestock 1 pm Comments from lunch sponsors 1:10 pm Tour ReproLogix Facility & IVF Demonstration

Discuss the way IVF can influence your program opposed to traditional ET. Q and A about the effects of IVF on the cow, FSH use vs no FSH, introduce new dept of Reprologix sorter.

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pm Networking, Guest cattle displays, visit KW Cattle Co., Wrap Up

Pre-register by October 1 at www.kansasangus.org All Angus enthusiasts and beef producers welcome

For more information on hosts, presentations and speakers visit www.kansasangus.org

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The Certified Angus Beef ® Brand Marks 40th Anniversary with Barn Paintings Five Kansas Angus Association Members are part of the Brand the Barn Journey Since 1978, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand has signified a mark of distinction on restaurant menus and in grocery store meat cases. It all began 40 years ago with a group of family farmers and ranchers determined to create and, still today, bring the best Angus beef to the table. To celebrate their vision and dedication to quality, we’re painting 40 barns in rural communities across the country with the brand’s logo – celebrating both the milestone and people at the center of the brand’s success. Visit CertifiedAngusBeef.com, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to follow the #BrandtheBarn journey.

Painting takes two to three days at each barn site. The first barn was painted the week of Jan. 15 in Ocala, Fla., at Baldwin Angus Ranch, located along the welltraveled Interstate 75. The five Kansas barns painted are: Blythe Family Farms near White City, Sankey’s 6N Ranch in Council Grove , Nemaha Valley Cattle Co. in Bern , McCurry Brothers in Sedgwick and Crooked Creek Angus in St. Francis with the journey ultimately concluding in October near the brand’s headquarters in Wooster, Ohio.

#BrandtheBarn

Crooked Creek Angus barn. Photo courtesy of Certified Angus Beef, LLC.

“This effort is a tangible symbol of the valuable, and interconnected, roles our partners play in guiding the Certified Angus Beef ® brand from farm to table,” says Tracey Erickson, vice president of marketing. “It’s an honor for us to join their efforts in honoring our roots: family farmers and ranchers who have always been at the heart of this brand.”

Few symbols represent vintage Americana like a barn, where farm life is centered from generation to generation and, oftentimes, celebrations held. Each barn has a unique story, much like the Certified Angus Beef ® brand and family farmers and ranchers who raise Angus cattle.

Blythe Family Farm

On June 7, guests, family and friends gathered at Blythe Family Farms, White City, Kan., to celebrate the painting of its barn with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand logo – the 16th stop of a cross-country journey.

Farmers, community leaders, brand partners and other special guests shared a meal with the Blythe family as they watched paint dry.

The Blythes are representative of this heritage. In 1890, Duane Blythe’s great-grandfather started the family farm, but it wasn’t until Duane married Debbie Lyons, and she moved in with a bull and a herd of cows, that the place turned into a working Angus farm. With five children, who are now full grown, Debbie Lyons-Blythe has become accustomed to checking cows and cutting hay with multiple helpers. The Blythe family also has been a big part of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand through the years, hosting educational activities, like ranch tours, with family members working closely with, and even joining, the brand’s staff.

The Barn Painter: Troy Freeman, of Free Sky Studios of Springfield, Ill. Freeman is an experienced mural and large-scale painter for businesses, cities and townships, amusement parks, schools, residences and more, as well as the illustrator of 15 books and the founder of a graphics and web design business. While painting barns for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand, he enjoys meeting farming f and ranching and learning more about their unique stories, while celebrating their shared goals and values.

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Watching paint dry. A group of food bloggers from across the US were guests of the Blythes and CAB for the June 7 event. Prior to the evening celebration the bloggers toured the Blythe pastures, and farm as well as Tiffany Cattle Co. feed yard. near Herrington. _Text adapted from news releases from Certified Angus Beef, LCC. Photos

by Anne Lampe and CAB.

Sankey’s 6N Ranch

On June 14, Sankey’s 6N Ranch, Council Grove was the 17th stop of a crosscountry journey. Farmers, community leaders, brand partners and other special guests shared a meal with the Sankey family as they watched the logo being painted.

The Sankeys are representative of this rich heritage. In 1978, the same year the first pound of Certified Angus Beef ® brand product was sold, Chris and Sharee Sankey graduated from Kansas State University, married and started their Angus cowherd. The couple used the brand’s standards to set its own from the very beginning. From cattle raised on the ranch that won National Championship titles to their adult children, who reside in different states, still playing a huge role in the business, the Sankeys have found success in the Kansas Flint Hills while staying true to their agricultural roots. Through Sharee’s time as the president of the American Angus Auxiliary and Chris’ service on the American Angus Association® Board of Directors, the couple has become an important supporter of Angus cattle and the Certified Angus Beef ® brand.

(above) Guests of the Sankeys on June 14. (left) Barn painter Troy Freeman. (right) Mark McCully, CAB vice president spoke the guests at Sankeys 6n Ranch.

The brand’s barn painting route included two generations of Sankeys, and three Sankey barns: Chris and Sharee’s daughter, Jeana Hurlbut and family’s barn in Raymond, S.D., was painted in July; their son Cody’s family had their Economy, Ind., barn painted with the brand logo in August.

Nemaha Valley Cattle Co.

On June 20th the painting party was at the home of the current Kansas Angus Association president Neal Haverkamp. Neal and Marya Haverkamp’s family-owned and operated pride and joy sits in the heart of the Nemaha River Valley. The first-generation Angus breeders started their Neal ands Marya ranch in 1993, and were excited to celebrate its 25th anniversary in conHaverkamp family. ® junction with the Certified Angus Beef brand’s 40th. “We have been building this herd for years, and we’re excited to get recognition and to show all the hard work we’ve put in,” Marya says. The herd she speaks of consists of nearly 400 cows, but with four very energetic ranch hands – Crooked Creek Angus their kids, Dane, Adelaide, Sullivan and Ian – the couple is able to balThe 20th stop of a cross-country journey was on June 29 at the home of ance caring for the children and the cattle. the Jones family. In addition to the barn painting, events included a StoryWalk® and Story Hour in conjunction with the NorthWest Kansas Library McCurry Brothers System, which featured “A Mouse Named Tree,” illustrated by the barn June 27. While the CAB brand celebrates it’s 40th year, McCurry Brothers painter, Troy Freeman. Freeman visited with guests of all ages about the is marking their 90th year in the Angus business. The McCurry family book, and shared how books are illustrated. Guests enjoyed box turtle heritage began 90 years ago, when the late Walter McCurry, an orphan races after State Rep. Adam Smith shared a governor’s proclamation dewho transplanted to Kansas from Tennessee, purchased two Angus heifclaring Crooked Creek Angus and Certified Angus Beef ® day across the ers from his brother-in-law in 1928. After a move to Mt. Hope the McCurry state of Kansas. The events concluded with Beef, Barns and Brushes, a family (Walter, Cora, his wife, five sons and one daughter) started expanding its herd and ranch, which grew even more after the five McCurry “wine and paint” course led by local artist and teacher Peggy Moberly.

What started as a small 4-H project quickly turned into a registered Angus brothers formed a partnership. Like most family outfits today, many aspects have changed, but the McCurrys’ values and faith in their way of life operation for the Jones family. In 1995, Daniel and Karen Jones purchased two Angus heifers for their children, Amanda, Adam and Katherine. Then, remain the same, with nine out of 10 employees being family members. after a move to St. Francis in 1998, the family took the opportunity to exMcCurry Brothers now consists of 500 registered Angus cows, 3,000 pand the cowherd. Adam returned to the ranch after graduating from Coloacres of grass, 5,000 acres of cropland and a more than 100-year-old rado State University in 2005. barn on a location it’s called home since 1934.

Today, Adam and his wife, Jeanne, own and manage Crooked Creek Angus, where they raise registered Angus cows and sell heifers and bulls. “The strong ranching community of Cheyenne County, Kan., makes our The third generation of ranch an ideal place to celeMcCurry Brothers. Greg, brate the Certified Angus Barry, Geoff and Brad.

Beef ® brand,” Adam says.

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Showring Purple All American Angus Breeders Futurity, Louisville KY Hinrichsen Blue Royale 7021 won grand champion bred-andowned bull at the 2018 AllAmerican Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 17 in Louisville, Ky. Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the February 2017 son of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B. He first won junior champion. Scott Schaake, Manhattan, Kan., evaluated the 105 entries.

Reserve Early Junior Late Senior Heifer Calf Champion Heifer: Damer- Champion: AVF Blackcap on Bardot N721 6647. Kelsey Theis, LeavKelsey Theis, Leavenworth, enworth,

AVF Blackcap 4616 won senior champion female at the 2018 AllAmerican Angus Breeders' Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, June 17 in Louisville, Ky. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns Top honors in junior B showmanship at the 2018 All-American the winning female.

Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, champion; and Bryanna Smith, Russell Springs, Ky., reserve champion.

Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., won premier exhibitor at the 2018 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 17 in Louisville, Ky. Photos by Megan Blankenship, on behalf of the American Angus Association .

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Senior Champion Female: AVF Blackcap 4616 Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth.

Top honors in intermediate showmanship at the 2018 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., reserve champion; and Lauryn Mool, Lexington, Ill., champion.

Top honors in senior showmanship at the 2018 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show, June 17 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are John Henderson, East Troy, Wis., champion; and Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, reserve champion

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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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Kansas Angus Auxiliary Congratulations to all of the KJAA members, as everyone had a tremendous show at the 2018 National Junior Angus Show in Madison! It was nice to see such a great group of juniors working together to win herdsmanship. Congratulations to our own Grady Dickerson for being voted on the NJAA Board! It will be exciting to see what this new board will do, as Grady represents the state of Kansas.

As our juniors are heading back to the classroom and campus, the show season is just ramping up for many this fall. As you read this, the Kansas State Fair will be in full swing. Many more shows are just around the corner and before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here. Calving for our family will be in December and January right around Christmas, but I see many breeders are already starting their fall season. And before long, we will be looking for that next star in our herd or at the next big sale to show next year.

Hope to see some of you at our fall bull sales and at the National Angus Convention in November. Watch for more information about the Auxiliary breakfast and annual meeting at the convention as they crown the new Miss American Angus.

Have a great fall everyone!

Beverly Figge

President, Kansas Angus Auxiliary 2017-19 KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders

President -Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Vice President- Wendy Flory Secretary– Melissa Cozzitorto Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Tonya Theis Past President/Advisor- Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Hospitality Chairman– Mary McCurry Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards Chairman- Brooke Woodworth Scholarship Committee 2019– Chairman Jessica Woodrow

Jayce Dickerson, Paradise, left, won the Auxiliary sponsored 2018 Premier Exhibitor Award based on point accumulated from May 2017 to May 2018 .The award was presented at the Awards Picnic during Kansas Junior Angus Association Preview Show, June 2-3 in Hutchinson, Beverly Figge, Kansas Angus Auxiliary president, presented.

American Angus Association ® officially launches Angus Link SM

New feeder cattle program now accepting enrollments.

Angus LinkSM, the new feeder cattle program from the American Angus Association ®, is officially live and open for enrollment. Backed by the world’s most comprehensive beef cattle genetic database through Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI), the simple tool validates genetic performance potential of feeder cattle, which delivers value to segments across the supply chain.

Designed for the commercial sector, Angus Link has minimal requirements that must be met for calf crops to be eligible to enr oll. At least 50 percent of the bulls used to sire the enrollment group must be registered Angus bulls, up to 50 percent of the bulls used to sir e the enrollment group can be registered with other breed associations, and no more than 25 percent of the bulls used can be non-registered bulls. Producers enrolling their calves must also provide details about the genetic makeup of their cow herd. It can be as simple as a breed composition description, or they have the option to provide greater detail on the genetic merit of their cow herd by including historical bull use.

“Angus Link serves as a useful tool for commercial cow-calf producers to effectively communicate the genetic performance potential of their feeder calves to buyers across the nation,” said Chris Engel, director of Angus Link.

In addition, the program serves as a benchmark to measure and track genetic progress and help ensure the next calf crop is be tter than the last.

“Angus Link offers cattle feeders and buyers the ability to incorporate genetic merit into their buying decisions to help fur ther manage risk and aid in making profits more predictable,” Engel said. “Whether they are paid on gain, grade or a combination of the two, Angus Lin k can be used to identify cattle that have the genetic ability to perform successfully in their system.”

Three scores will be given to each group of calves that are enrolled: beef score, feedlot performance score and grid score. T he foundation of the scores are the Association’s dollar value indexes — $B (beef value), $F (feedlot value) and $G (grid value), respectively. The three Angus Link scores are presented on a scale of 0 to 200, with the industry average feeder calf scoring 100 for each of the three scores.

Pricing is $4.50 per head enrolled. As an incentive to encourage early enrollment in Angus Link, participants contributing to the first 50,000 head enrolled will have an introductory enrollment fee of $4 per head, and the 50 cent-per-head savings will be reciprocated for each of their sequential enrollment groups if they continue to enroll their calves into the program each year.

Special pricing is available for participants who elect to dual-enroll their calves or yearlings in Angus Link and AngusSource ®. To learn more about the program, go to www.AngusLink.com.

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Ks Angus Calendar* 9/22/2018Sankey's 6N Ranch Angus Sale

Council Grove, KS

Sale

9/29/2018JMB Angus Dispersal

Sale

Salina, KS

10/6/2018Badger Creek Cattle Co. Female Sale Emporia, KS

20635 Hessdale 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

www.millcreekranch.com

Sale

9/24/2018Gardiner Angus Ranch Fall Bull Sale Ashland, KS

Sale

10/13/2018Ks Angus Field Day @ KW Cattle Co Fort Scott, KS

Field Day

10/23/2018B&D Angus Fall Bull Sale

Claflin, KS

Sale

10/31/2018Fink Beef Genetics

Randolph, KS

Sale

11/2/2018Downey Ranch Bull Sale

Wamego, KS

Sale

11/4/2018Ohlde-Advantage Female Sale

Marysville, KS

Sale

11/10/2018SF Farms

Anderson, KS

Sale

11/17/2018Dalebanks Ranch Bull Sale

Eureka, KS

Sale

Pratt, KS

Sale

12/3/2018 Mill Brae Ranch Female Sale 12/15/2018ENS Cattle Co.

Maple Hill, Ks Dighton, KS

Sale Sale

1/26-27/2019KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet and

Lawrence, KS

Sale

12/1/2018KAA Commercial Female Sale

Futurity Jr Show

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