August 2015 Gelbvieh World Junior Programs Edition by American Gelbvieh Association

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August 2015, Volume 30, Number 1 Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association 16 American Gelbvieh Foundation Scholarships Awarded By Rebecca Mettler 18 Gelbvieh Junior “Show Me” Western Regional Show

By Rebecca Mettler

21 Ambassadors Chosen to Represent AGJA

By Carrie Tilghman Derossett

22 Gelbvieh Juniors “Lincoln Land” Eastern Regional Show

By Rebecca Mettler

24 “The Heart of it All” Classic Gathers Gelbvieh Juniors from all Across the US

By Rebecca Mettler and Megan Slater

36 American Gelbvieh Foundation - Creating Leaders for Tomorrow

Kids from all over brought their best to AGJA’s “The Heart of It All” Junior National Classic. The cover photo was taken by Joseph Ring.

By Megan Slater and William McIntosh

40 “The Heart of it All” Classic Educational Contest Winners

39 American Gelbvieh Junior Association Board of Directors Set for 2015-2016

GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and October for $35 for one year. American Gelbvieh Association 10900 Dover St., Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993.

IN EVERY ISSUE Contact Us News & Notes Bits & Pieces Did You Know? Places to Be Ad Index

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BREEDERS SECTIONS 4 10 11 11 52 54

Upper Midwest Breeders 38-39 Midwest Breeders 48-49 Northeast Breeders 50 Southern Breeders 50 Western Breeders 51 Southeast Breeders 53 Service Center 55

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CONTENTS INSIDE THE EDITORIAL 6

Fostering the Development of the Next Generation

Boards’s View from Brian Dunn

Jump-Starting AGA’s Future Membership

Executive’s View from Myron Edelman

12 Gelbvieh Family and Gelbvieh Fun

Junior Voice from Sydney Bigger

14 Selecting for Female Fertility

View of the Numbers from Kari White

20 Explaining Udder Scoring and Weaning Data Entry

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Dolores Gravley

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 10900 Dover Street F Westminster, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 F Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org F info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association

ASSOCIATION STAFF Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480) Dianne Coffman Accounting Director diannec@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479) Dolores Gravley Member Services Specialist doloresg@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Kari White Genetic Programs Coordinator kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kelli Retallick Data Services Coordinator kellir@gelbvieh.org Carrie Tilghman Derossett Junior Activities Coordinator carriet@gelbvieh.org 270-404-0828

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Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486) Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 463) William McIntosh Marketing Coordinator williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484)

Neal Pearson, President (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 njpearson@venturecomm.net

Duane Strider, Secretary (2012) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com

Dan Warner, V. President (2013) Beaver City, NE • 308-962-6511 dan@warnerbeef.com

Grant Thayer, Treasurer (2014) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com

DIRECTORS Brian Dunn (2013) St. John, KS • 620-549-6516 dunnfarm@hotmail.com Emily Griffiths (2014) Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Bob Hart (2014) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530 bhart@hartfarm.net Andy LeDoux (2012) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin (2014) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950 martincattleco@windstream.net Dustin Rippe (2015) Hubble, NE • 316-323-4874 dustin.rippe@yahoo.com

Lowell Rogers (2015) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com Ronnie Rogers (2013) Mendon, MO • 660-375-7266 rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@ hotmail.com Scott Starr (2013) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Walter Teeter (2014) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com Gary Tilghman (2013) Glasgow, KY • 270-678-5695 gtilghma@uky.edu

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BOARD’S VIEW

Fostering the Development of the Next Generation How many of us make plans or set goals? We plan when we are going to preg check the heifers. We might have the goal to update the working chute. We spend some of our time planning for the future of our business, or contemplating what direction we want to take our cattle breeding program. Unfortunately, some life changing event might make us take pause and remind us we need to get our will updated, or at least write the password to bank account down, so someone could transact business on our behalf. By Brian Dunn AS WE LOOK to the future, how many of us stop and think about the Gelbvieh breed and who will be transacting the business in 15, 20 or 25 years? We should all be thinking about how we continue to keep the breed relevant in the beef industry, but do we think about who will be producing the cattle or representing the breed to the industry. Most likely, this is probably not on anyone’s short list of concerns or priorities. I know 25 years ago it was not something on my mind, but at least the AGA Board of Directors at that time had a program in place to foster young Gelbvieh breeders, also known as the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). On Memorial Day weekend I took my two oldest sons to their first AGJA event, the Western Regional show in Missouri. This gave me a chance to reflect over my time in the junior program and view the program through their eyes. Some things have changed; there are different names and faces in the barn, aluminum chutes are the new steel, there is a new style of clipping and forming up the tail, Hamm’s is no longer a brand name of show supplies and most of my old show equipment is definitely not in style, but could be classified ‘vintage’. But some things have stayed constant. It still takes a crew of dedicated volunteers to make it happen, family help and support is a must, cattle don’t always act like they do at home,

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and triumph and disappointment still take place.

It has been 20+ years since I last participated, but my Champion quiz bowl team ceramic bull sits on my dresser and the class champion belt buckle in the drawer. Not to minimize their success, but I couldn’t tell you who won the shows or even how I placed with all the animals, but the value of the junior program can be summed up this way in my mind. I am currently serving with individuals on the AGA board, who came through the junior program, where we had the opportunity to learn how to conduct the business of the junior program. Individuals whom I became friends through the junior program are now industry leaders as cattle producers, scientists, teachers and allied industry experts. I believe the junior program can play a role in the success of the breed. Not all the participating juniors will be producers of Gelbvieh cattle in the future, but hopefully they will be passionate about Gelbvieh cattle and supporters of the beef industry. Much like in education, lessons learned outside the classroom can have a real benefit on an individual’s success; I would hope they have gained skills and knowledge from outside the showring in the junior program. Some of the activities available at the Jr. Classic that come to mind are the contests to improve the junior’s knowledge of the breed, the chance for interaction with adult Gelbvieh breeders, and the real world applications of live animal viewing, followed by carcass viewing. Plan or no plan, at the end of the day reality exists; we are Gelbvieh breeders and food producers. It is paramount for our breed to insure its continued success that we continue to foster the development of the next generation of leaders and Gelbvieh breeders. Who knows, one of the other juniors my sons met may be writing this column in 25 years! FFF

Congratulations AGJA MEMBERS

AND TO OUR KANSAS JUNIORS, WINNERS OF THE STATE CHALLENGE CUP AND STATE HERDSMANSHIP AWARD.

Quentin with Division champion Post Rock Darci 83B1ET.

Please join us

Meredith with class winner Post Rock Wilma 340B8.

KGA TOUR OF NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS • AUGUST 22 Tour stops will have a short presentation, a prize drawing and a Gelbvieh display.

SCHEDULE:

11:00 Tour begins at Overmiller Gelbvieh 4062 O Rd Smith, Center, KS PRESENTERS: Dr. Gary Hanzleck DVM, K-State Diagnostic Lab; 12:00 Beef Brisket Dinner and Angela Vesco, Commercial Marketing Specialist, American 2:30 LeDoux Ranch Gelbvieh Assn. 365 Agenda Lane, Agenda, KS Grand Prize $500.00 Sale Credit. 4:10 Rocking A Land and Cattle, commercial cow/calf Winner will choose to use credit at Overmiller Gelbvieh, LeDoux pasture stop near Concordia, KS Ranch or Post Rock Cattle Co. 2016 Production sale. Winner must 5:45 Post Rock Cattle Co, with guest display from be in attendance at all four tour stops. Stucky Beef Genetics 3041 E Hwy 284, Barnard, KS THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH... 6:45 Rib Eye Steak Supper When it’s all said and done, there is usually more said than done! 7:15 Tour wrap up and Grand Prize Drawing POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 • Email: prcc@twinvalley.net “Where calving ease, performance and eye-appeal come together.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION: kansasgelbvieh.org Evan Cooper, KGA President 620-285-1160 Bill Clark, Tour Chairman 785-792-6244

EXECUTIVE’S VIEW

Jump-Starting AGA’s Future Membership THE MOST RECENT American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) junior national event held in Springfield, Ohio has come and gone. The weeks of preparation labored by those AGJA members who capitalized on the programs that the association offers paid off. A total of 131 AGJA members attended “The Heart of It All” Classic and had the opportunity to compete in educational contests, exhibit their cattle and establish lifelong friendships with potential future business partners in the beef industry.

What should the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) take from observing our junior members of the association? What questions should we be asking about the future of the AGA and how those junior members may evolve into active adult members and leaders of our organization? How does the AGA prepare our AGJA. members to thrive in the AGA and animal agriculture, the beef industry in particular? During the banquet at the AGJA Junior Classic it was said on multiple occasions that as we progress from junior Gelbvieh association members to adult members, “Our roles may change, but we are never done.” Many of the members of the AGA Board of Directors and even current AGA staff were first junior members of our association. In some instances those members and staff served on the AGJA board as well. A simple observation of junior board members conducting the operations of the Junior Classic can be made. AGJA board members’ actions during the national contests, national shows, business meeting and ultimately the awards banquet provides proof that the next generation is preparing to take their place within the AGA membership. AGJA members have opportunities to expedite the preparation to not only become AGA members but future leaders of the AGA as well. AGJA members are encouraged to become acquainted with the skilled staff of AGA. As AGJA members have interest in marketing, graphic design, editing language or the genetic information that describes Gelbvieh and Balancer® 8 | AUGUST 2015

cattle, the AGA has talented staff well versed not only in Gelbvieh circles but in the industry as well. These helpful staff personnel are capable of jump-starting young members’ careers in animal agriculture. The new AGA National Convention, to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, will also be a great place for aspiring AGA members to become more connected within the Gelbvieh family. The all-new AGA 101 program is geared toward new, young, as well as older members that wish to be more involved in the leadership of the AGA. AGJA members may certainly benefit from getting in on the ground floor of this program. There are currently 372 AGJA active members in the U.S. One of the goals of the “Impacting the Beef Business™” strategic plan is to increase membership of the AGA nationwide. The development of the AGJA membership is an opportunity for the entire organization to expand from within the ranks of our own AGA member ancestry as many of those AGJA members’ entire families are involved in the association as a junior or an adult member. Change and modernization in animal agriculture and the process of supplying genetics to a competitive beef industry occurs at a rapid pace. The development of the next generation of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetic suppliers is already taking place within the AGJA. Now, junior members are encouraged through the entire organization to begin the process of becoming the next generation. Sincerely,

Myron Edelman AGA Executive Director

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NEWS ‘N NOTES Convention Registration Now Open

Submitting DNA Orders

Registration is now open for the 45 Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention “Moving at the Speed of Change” that will be held on December 10-12, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. As a reminder, registration is $75.00/adult, $25.00/ junior (ages 8-21), and children 7 and under are free. Prices will increase to $100/adult and $50.00 /junior after November 16. The cost of attendance includes admission to all convention events and a provided lunch on Friday and Saturday. Registration may be completed online or via printable form that can be filled out and sent to the AGA office. Hotel reservations at the convention site hotel, Embassy Suites Kansas City, International Airport can now also be made. The rate is $114.00/ night under the AGA room block. Rooms may be reserved by using the link found of the convention page of www.gelbvieh.org or by calling 1-800-EMBASSY and using group code AGA. Reservations must be made by November 19 to receive group pricing. Rate includes free self parking, WiFi, cooked-to-order breakfast, and complimentary happy hour. Visit the Convention page on www.gelbvieh.org for links to both versions of registration as well as a link to make hotel reservations. Convention schedule and events can also be found on this page. See you in Kansas City! th

When ordering DNA tests on registered animals please remember the following to ensure the order gets placed correctly through the AGA and the results are returned in a timely manner: Please place all DNA testing orders through the AGA registry system. Only commercial DNA testing should be ordered using the Commercial DNA Testing Form. If you are not on the AGA online registry please contact the AGA office to place your DNA order. When ordering DNA online, after all information has been entered, click “Place Order”. If this is not clicked, the order will not be placed. Next, click “view/print” and print the form which should then be sent with the sample(s) directly to Geneseek at 4131 N. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504. If you have questions about DNA testing or how to order please contact Dolores Gravley at 303-465-2333 or email doloresg@gelbvieh.org. You may also view the video or written guide in the Tutorial section online for step-bystep instructions on how to order DNA testing.

Gelbvieh Births Overmiller Gelbvieh finished calving the end of May with two special deliveries. Hudson Allen Overmiller born 5/28/2015 to Brent and Brittany Overmiller and Krisa Claire Overmiller born 5/29/15 to Kelly and Risa Overmiller. They were welcomed to the ranch by proud grandparents Roger and Norma Overmiller and Reid Overmiller, son of Kelly and Risa.

Hudson Allen Overmiller and Krisa Claire Overmiller

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BITS ‘N PIECES Give Us Your Best Shot! The AGA is having a photo contest! We are asking you to get creative and send us your outstanding photos of bulls, mommas and calves; as well as activities such as taking cattle out to pasture, working cattle, and sale day and show ring action. See full details below. The top three photos that are chosen will be displayed at the 45th Annual AGA National Convention in Kansas City, MO, December 10-12, 2015 so give us your best shot! Contest Rules: • Please submit only high-quality, high-resolution, color photos. Photos must be submitted digitally and must be 300 dpi, minimum 8”x10” or 8”x12”, and in JPG format. Cell phone photos will be accepted if taken with a high-quality smart phone. Please submit photos by September 31, 2015 • No artwork, paintings, Polariods, printed photos or enhanced images will be accepted. • All photos become property of the American Gelbvieh Association. We reserve the right to use any submitted images in Gelbvieh World, The Profit Picture or for any AGA marketing purpose. • To submit please email images to gelbviehmedia@ gmail.com and please include the following information: Title of photo, photographer’s name, email address and phone number.

AGA Office Closed on Labor Day The AGA office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. The office will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Did You Know? The 2015 “The Heart of It All” Classic was the 35th year for the event. The first American Gelbvieh Junior Association Junior Classic was held in 1981 in Fremont, Nebraska. The American Gelbvieh Foundation awarded $4,250 in scholarships to AGJA members at “The Heart of It All” Classic. Juniors can find online AGJA contest resources under the “Juniors” tab at www.gelbvieh.org. There are currently 372 active AGJA members in the U.S. AGJA members, as well as AGA members, 4-H Leaders, FFA Advisors, and anyone else interested in Gelbvieh may sign up for the AGA’s E-Newsletter published every two weeks.

For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer ® or Southern Balancer ® bulls, females and feeder cattle, contact:

William McIntosh Marketing Coordinator williamm@gelbvieh.org (502) 867-3132 (C)

Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist angelav@gelbvieh.org (775) 421-9894 (C)

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JUNIOR VOICE

Gelbvieh Family and Gelbvieh Fun First off, I hope that everyone has enjoyed this show season thus far. For me, Jr. Classic and Eastern Regionals were two shows that I will never forget because of the memories I made with my Gelbvieh family. By Sydney Bigger AT THE LINCOLN Land Eastern Regional, one of my favorite times was when the Gelbvieh family came together to raise money for “The Heart of It All” Junior Classic and have some good old-fashioned fun. A dunk tank was set up at the fairgrounds, and many people wanted to see Justin Vehige in it. Enough people wanted to dunk Justin that we actually raised $500 in a matter of minutes to get him in the tank. After we got Justin in the dunk tank, the kids lined up to throw the softballs and send him plummeting into the ice cold water that was put in the tank only earlier in the day. It took a couple kids, but Junior Ambassador Jessie Lowe sealed the deal and hit that fateful X that dunked Justin. After Justin crawled out, Ethan Bigger stepped up to let the juniors dunk him and give everyone a chance for fun. A huge thanks to Justin, Ethan, and everyone who donated to this great cause.

water balloon fight with juniors. After the annual meeting on Wednesday night, several juniors got together to throw water balloons at each other and the Jr. Board. At the end, it is safe to say that I was soaked, but it was worth it to see the great time that everyone had.

These activities are just two examples of how our Gelbvieh juniors have fun together and give me even more reason to love my Gelbvieh family. FFF

Justin Vehige

Gelbvieh kids must love water because a favorite time of mine at “The Heart of It All” Classic was the Sydney Bigger, President (2015) Media, IL • 309-221-6262 biggersydney@gmail.com Michael Ring, Vice President (2014) Oregon, IL • 815-732-7583 skylerm1@frontier.com Mike& &Toni ToniShrewsbury, Shrewsbury,Adult AdultAdvisors Advisors Mike Lathrop,MO MO• •816-528-3644 816-528-3644 Lathrop, mshrews@northmo.net mshrews@northmo.net

Kyle Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2014) Bonnots Mill, MO • 573-897-3303 tbars@radiowire.net

Kelsey Sheeley, Ex-Officio Hillsboro, OH • 785-282-0544 vantucker@live.com Callahan Grund (2014) Wallace, KS • 785-891-3765 jcgrund@wbsnet.org Carter Mitchell (2015) Appleton City, MO • 660-492-3966 cartermitchell15@gmail.com

MaryKnapp, Knapp,Adult AdultAdvisors Advisors AlAl& &Mary BonnerSprings, Springs,KS KS• •913-724-4105 913-724-4105 Bonner knappa@swbell.net knappa@swbell.net

Tiana Garcia, Secretary (2015) Las Animas, CO • 719-691-9691 tianam.garcia@outlook.com

Colton Spencer (2015) Aurora, MO • 417-440-0704 coltons08@hotmail.com

CarrieTilghman TilghmanDerossett, Derossett, Carrie JuniorActivities ActivitiesCoordinator Coordinator Junior 270-404-0828• •carriet@gelbvieh.org carriet@gelbvieh.org 270-404-0828

Tanner Aherin, Treasurer (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-543-3093 daherin@ruraltel.net

Aubree Beenken (2015) Buckingham, IA • 319-239-2969 abeenken@iastate.edu

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Thank you to “The Heart of It All” Junior Classic Sponsors The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) is pleased to announce that the 2015 “The Heart of It All” AGJA Junior National Classic was a huge success. However, the success of an event like this would not be possible without generous donations and the support of numerous sponsors. On behalf of the Ohio Valley Gelbvieh Association, the AGJA members and the Classic participants, their families, and the AGA staff, we thank you for your support!

Gold Sponsors - $1000 and up Eddie Reynolds and Family – Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh, Crab Orchard, Ky. Green Hills Gelbvieh – Walter and Lee Teeter Family, Mt Ulla, N.C. Blackhawk Cattle Company – Skyler Martin and Family, Oregon, Ill. Maple Valley Gelbvieh – Sheeley and Allen Families, Hillsboro, Ohio Ohio Valley Gelbvieh Association Eastern Regional Show Fund Knicely Cattle Company, Norwich, Ohio

Silver Sponsors - $500 to $999 South Dakota Gelbvieh Association Shaker Hill Farm – TD Ulrich, Lebanon, Ohio SILT Fence Installation - Durham Family, Piedmont, S.C.

BV Ranch Gelbvieh – Brent and Eve Vavra Family, Nisland, S.D. Tennessee Gelbvieh Association Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association Junior GAIN Cargill – Sunglo Feeds, Wooster, Ohio Kentucky Gelbvieh Association Minnesota Gelbvieh Association Nowack Cattle Company, Bland, Mo. Diehl Gelbvieh, Bradford, Ohio United Producers Inc.

Bronze Sponsors – Up to $499 Kansas Gelbvieh Association Eby Trailers – West Jefferson, Ohio Mississippi Gelbvieh Association McIntosh Farms – Georgetown, Ky. Willie and Lindsey Baker Family – Danville, Ky.

Rising Rock Gelbvieh – Russell Sorrels, Bell Buckle, Tenn. C-Cross Cattle – Duane Strider, Ashboro, N.C. Claude Reynolds

Miscellaneous Sponsorships Equipment Sponsor – JD Equipment, Wilmington, Ohio Show Ring Sponsors – Eddie Reynolds and Family –Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh, Crab Orchard, Ky.; 3G Ranch, Kendallville, Ind.; Johnny Moore T-Shirt Sponsor – Green Hills Gelbvieh, Walter and Lee Teeter Family, Mt Ulla, N.C. Goody Bag Sponsor – Maple Valley Gelbvieh, Sheeley and Allen Families, Hillsboro, Ohio

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VIEW OF THE NUMBERS

Selecting for Female Fertility Ranchers understand the benefit of fertility, longevity and the role that maximizing cow productivity plays in the profit equation. The influence Gelbvieh has on maternal and lifetime productivity traits is well-known by producers who utilize Gelbvieh within their respective cowherds. By Kari White IF YOU HAVE browsed through the Education Center

tab of the American Gelbvieh Association website lately, you might have noticed a page called “EPD Research”. Included on this page are all the new selection tools AGA has developed for member review. In the past, the heifer pregnancy (HP) and pregnant at 30 month (PG) Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) have been included on this page. Starting with the summer 2015 National Cattle Evaluation, HP and PG30 will be published with the rest of an animal’s EPDs as a production trait. What are HP and PG30, and how can they be used to enhance fertility in your herd? The HP EPD predicts the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant as first-calf heifers in a regular breeding season, expressed as a percent. A higher value of this EPD is favorable, meaning a higher percentage of a sire’s daughters get pregnant as first calf heifers compared to other sires in his contemporary group. To have a heifer pregnancy EPD, a female must have a yearling weight observation to be assumed as exposed to a bull. If a calf is then recorded around two years of age the female is given a successful HP record. An example of how these EPDs can be used to identify superior sires for genetic improvement is as follows: Bull A has a HP EPD of 12.48, while Bull B has a HP EPD of 10.45. There is a 2.03 difference in the values of their EPDs, which means that 2.03 percent more daughters from Bull A will calve as first calf heifers than daughters from Bull B.

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The PG30 EPD is the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant and calve at three years of age, given they have calved as first-calf heifers. This EPD is expressed as a percent, with a higher number being more favorable meaning a higher percentage of a sire’s daughters will calve at three, given they calved as first-calf heifers. To have a PG30 EPD, a female must have a successful HP record.

Just as a reminder, submitting data for HP and PG30 EPDs will increase the number of animals with the $Cow index in your herd. In order for an animal to have a $Cow, they must have the HP and PG30 EPDs. $Cow represents the genetic value in dollars of profit of an animal when retained as a replacement female relative to other animals in the herd. A higher number represents more profitable genetics for maternal productivity. $Cow will serve producers in selecting bulls that will sire daughters with stayability and reproductive efficiency as well as other traits that lead to profitability in a production system, such as milk, calving ease, moderate mature weight and the ability of calves to gain. A female’s genetics also influence the performance of her calves in the feedlot and at slaughter, so traits such as feed efficiency and carcass value are also included in $Cow. The AGA Registry Service now allows for the recording of breeding data on females. As more breeding data gets accumulated, the inclusion criteria for HP will change from yearling weight to exposure data. If you have questions on how to record exposure data, see the tutorial on Pasture Exposure Data on www.gelbvieh. org by clicking on “Registry Service Tutorials” under the “Education Center” tab on the homepage, or call the office at 303-465-2333. FFF

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JUNIOR NEWS American Gelbvieh Foundation Scholarships Awarded

Six deserving members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) were awarded $4,250 in scholarships from the American Gelbvieh Foundation. By Rebecca Mettler THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Foundation (AGF) scholarships were presented to the recipients at the 2015 “The Heart of It All” Classic in Springfield, Ohio. Scholarships included two $1,000 memorial scholarships, one $750 AGJA scholarship, one $500 AGJA scholarship and two $500 memorial scholarships. The winners of this year’s scholarships are: Sydney Bigger, Media, Illinois, $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial scholarship; Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Nebraska, $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial scholarship; Grace Hammer, Wallace, Kan., AGJA $750 scholarship; Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Missouri, AGJA $500 scholarship; Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, $500 Rea Memorial scholarship; Aubree Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa, $500 Mary Zillinger Cates Memorial scholarship. Sydney Bigger, daughter of Barry and Jody Bigger, was selected to receive the $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial

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Scholarship. She is currently attending Kansas State University. After obtaining her undergraduate degree she plans to attend veterinary school with the dream of graduating and returning home to serve as a veterinarian in her home community. Along with her 2015- 2016 term as AGJA president, Bigger is also involved as the secretary of Kansas State University’s Collegiate Cattlewomen chapter and is also Kansas State University’s Sigma Alpha professional development chair. She is also involved in Block and Bridle, 4-H and FFA.

The Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship was presented to Sydney Taubenheim, of Amherst, Nebraska. She is the daughter of Mike and Renee Taubenheim. She will be attending Northeast Community College this fall with plans to then attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln to receive a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Taubenheim is very actively involved in her community. Along with being a member of AGJA, she is an Amherst High School class officer, a member of 4-H, FFA, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, St. Johns Capistran Young Believer, Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board Member and plays volleyball, basketball, and track. Grace Hammer was awarded the AGJA $750 scholarship. She is the daughter of Lyle and Christy Hammer and just finished up her term as AGJA president from 2013-2015. She attended Hutchinson Community College then Kansas State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and accounting. Hammer is a member of Youth Beef Industry Congress, 4-H, FFA, Hutchinson Community College Livestock Judging Team, Block

JUNIOR NEWS and Bridle President, Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter, Presidential Scholar, and Honors Club. Carter Mitchell was rewarded with the AGJA $500 scholarship. He is the son of Kevin and Debra Mitchell. This fall, Mitchell will be attending Kansas State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering. He was just re-elected to the AGJA Board of Directors for the 2015-2017 term. He is also involved in 4-H, FFA, basketball, football, track and field, National Honors Society, Student Council, FBLA, FCCLA, Varsity Club, FCA, and band. The $500 Rea Memorial Scholarship was given to Halee Allen. She is the daughter of Trent and Kim Allen of Hillsboro, Ohio. Allen is attending Southern State Community College to receive an associate of science degree and then will transfer to Wilmington College to earn a bachelor’s degree in food science and agriculture. Along with being an AGJA member, she is active in 4-H, FFA, golf, cheerleader, Marshall United Methodist Church member, Marshall

United Methodist Women member, Marshall School Committee Volunteer and an intern with the Highland County 4-H Extension Office. Aubree Beenken, daughter of Marc and Angie Beenken, was selected as the recipient of the Mary Zillinger Cates Memorial scholarship. She will be attending Iowa State University this fall pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a goal to attend veterinary school. Beenken is a newly elected AGJA Director and is also involved in 4-H, FFA, Iowa Beef Ambassador, Youth Beef Team, and is the Tama County Cattlemen’s Beef Queen. The American Gelbvieh Foundation supports educational events and scholarships for exceptional AGJA members. These scholarships are presented based on academics, AGJA involvement, community involvement and financial need. FFF

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to our crew on their success at the 2015 Heart of it All National Classic!

DLW CTR Ms Sandhills 4505B

Justin Teeter

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Austin Teeter

Reserve Champion Balancer Female

Division Champion Bred & Owned Balancer Female

ChampionSenior Quiz Bowl Team

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Ryan Menius

Division Champion Intermediate Yearling Balancer Heifer

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Gelbvieh Junior “Show Me” Western Regional Show in Butler, Missouri The American Gelbvieh Junior Association held the “Show Me” Western Regional Show on May 22-24, 2015 at the Bates County Fairgrounds in Butler, Missouri. The show drew 62 Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals exhibited by 37 juniors from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming. Spencer Scotten from Nevada, Missouri judged the 26 Gelbvieh females, one Gelbvieh bull, 29 Balancer females, two Balancer bulls and four steers. Results by Rebecca Mettler, Photos by William McIntosh

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Grand Champion Bred and Owned Female KDV T Bar S Ya Meek Kyle D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P Et

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female HTFG Ms. Blair B407 Benny Alan McWilliams, Asbury, Mo. Sire: TAU Mr Solution 142Z Et

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bred and Owned Female TTTT Little Hottie Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla. Sire: TTTT Hott Papa Et

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull SPEN Shiloh B35 Courtney Spencer, Aurora, Mo. Sire: HFGC Hart 125U38 Et

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Steer Mr. Patches Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Steer SKF 153B Ian Dunn, Saint John, Kan.

Grand Champion Balancer Female BEA Miss Taylor 3107A Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: BEA 131Y

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female BDCG DC Darci 401A2 ET Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan. Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682

Grand Champion Balancer Bred and Owned Female BROK Maleficent 401B Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: Connealy Final Product

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Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bred and Owned Female YORK Ms Razzle 270B50 Michael York, Carthage, Mo. Sire: HXC HXC Conquest 4405P

Grand Champion Balancer Steer SKF 033B Preston Dunn, Saint John, Kan.

Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer Calf TTTT Red Hot Baby , Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2 Gelbvieh Champion Late Senior Heifer Calf , KDV T Bar S Ya Meek, Kyle D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Late Senior Heifer Calf, GAMB Ms Bella, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: MDR Red Okie 2842Z Gelbvieh Champion Early Senior Heifer Calf, HFGC Miss Emma 17B35 Colton Spencer, Aurora, Mo., Sire: PCCI Mr Titlelist 1299Y

Grand Champion Balancer Bull PMG 92B ET Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: CRAN Dream On Y054

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull GWBR Bobo George Weber, Lamar, Mo. Sire: OGSG X-Factor 608X

Gelbvieh Champion Spring Yearling Heifer, CIRS Lolly 32WB ET, Baley Bell, Saffell, Ar, Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Heifer Calf, GAMB Ms Blair, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher. Ok, Sire: MDR Red Okie 2842Z

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer, HIGH Miss Daisy 14B37 ET, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P

Balancer Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer , TTTT First Class Miracle ET, Chase Tabor, Stillwater. Okla., Sire: Dameron First Class

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Yearling Heifer, HTFG Ms. Blair B407, Benny Alan McWilliams, Asbury, Mo., Sire: TAU TAU Mr Solution 142Z ET

Balancer Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer , HFGC Miss Ella B30, Courtney Spencer, Aurora, Mo., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Heifer, TTTT Secret Fact Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: SDCG X-Factor 202X

Balancer Champion Spring Yearling Heifer, OGSG Bell Ringer 481B, Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: SLGN SLGN Yardmaster 125Y

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Female HIGH Ms Letty 33A77, Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: WVR Weaver Lester 27L

Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer, TGV TBARS My Design 1B, Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo., Sire: Gerloff Newsline 6233

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Female, SPEN Stella, Courtney Spencer, Aurora, Mo., Sire: HFGC Hart 125U38 ET

Balancer Champion Winter Yearling Heifer, HTFB Ms. Bet On Me B401, Benny Alan McWilliams, Asbury, Mo., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077

Gelbvieh Champion Cow-Calf Pair TTTT Little Hottie, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla, Sire: TTTT Hott Papa ET

Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Heifer, RUPP Tina 422B, Karly Alexander, Perry, Ok, Sire: PVF Insight 0129

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair, GLJC Vickie Vail 173Z23, Baley Bell, Saffell, Ark., Sire: JDPD Astro 407S

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Early Senior Heifer Calf, BCSC Lil Lady 1B Brandon Douglas Chapman, Carthage, Mo., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Balancer Champion Junior Heifer Calf SDCG Ms Cadence 9405C, Cooper Beying, Leavenworth, Kan., Sire: Connealy Stimulus 8419

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer, LARM Pippa, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: SJCC X Century 70X

Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf, BROK Diamond Diva 518C Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: RAG Super Sonic

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer, JNCC Whitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Augustina 448B, Cameron N Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: ASCH JNCC Resolute Directive

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf KDV T Bar S A La Mode, Grace Vehige, Bonnott Mills, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET Balancer Reserve Champion Senior

Balancer Champion Senior Female BDCG DC Darci 401A2 ET, Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Ks, Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682 Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Female, HIGH Ms Calamity Jane 14A70 ET, Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo, Sire: NVG Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P Balancer Champion Cow-Calf Pair BEA Miss Taylor 3107A, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo, Sire: BEA BEA 131Y Balancer Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair, GGGE 3G Cowgirl Yolanda 106Y, George Weber, Lamar, Mo., Sire: Br Midland

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REGISTRY TIPS ‘N TRICKS

Explaining Udder Scoring and Weaning Data Entry By Dolores Gravley LATELY I HAVE been receiving calls from members with questions regarding the teat size and udder suspension scoring criteria listed on the “Birth Data Entry Screen”. Reporting udder scoring is important because udder and teat quality are two of the more important functional traits that can be evaluated. Udder soundness can become a concern for multiple reasons including, added labor, reduced longevity, reduced calf performance, and the fact that udder and teat characteristics appear to be heritable. Data will be added with the long-term goal of implementing this into our evaluation of genetics for longevity, cow productivity and profitability. Teat size scores range from 9, very small, to 1, very large and are subjective assessments of teat length and circumference. As a rule, smaller teat sizes are more desirable. Large teat size can cause difficulty for the newborn calf to nurse. Udder suspension scores range from 9, very tight, to 1, very pendulous, and is an assessment of udder support. Weak udder suspension results in pendulous udders that make it hard for a calf to nurse. As the cow ages, a pendulous udder can hang down too low and may cause serious problems and an increased potential for injury. Teat size and udder suspension scores can be entered in the “Birth Data Entry Screen” by using the dropdown menu for “Susp” and “Teat” for the dam of each calf being entered. Simply select a score from 1 through 9 for both “Susp” and “Teat”. A complete guideline with pictures of the udder scoring examples can be found at www.gelbvieh.org by clicking on the “Data Collection and Trait Information” page in the “Library” under the “Education Center” tab. How to enter Weaning or Yearling Data With weaning time for the spring herd right around the corner its not too early to start thinking about entering weaning data. Below are the instructions that will direct you in entering the weaning data for weaned calves. There are a few ways to enter weights. The instructions below are the easiest I have found. 1. Under Work Menu click on “Herd Mgmt” then 20 | AUGUST 2015

“Inventory”. This will take you to the account’s Herd Assessment (HAS) inventory. 2. Click on “Calf Crops” (upper right on grey shaded tabs) 3. The upper right will show you “Switch Year” and have 2015 in the box. This will show you all the calves recorded with the birth year 2015. Helpful Hint: To change the calving year click on the dropdown box next to the year. You will now be able to see missing data (i.e.: wean weight etc.) by looking under “Wean” or “Year”. If there is a date, the weight data is in our database. If there is a little square box, the data has not been entered. 4. Click on the box next to the animal you want to enter data for. The box will change to “queued”. This will now put the animal in the appropriate queue (weaning or yearling). 5. Click on “Work Queues” at the bottom of your Work Menu to the left. 6. Click on “Weaning” if entering weaning data or “Yearling” for yearling data. Within the “Weaning or Yearling” queue, you are able to view your member ID, member name, etc. 7. Click on your “Go to this Queue”. You are now in the Weaning or Yearling screen. Enter the appropriate information. 8. Once everything is entered click on the “Validate” button to check for errors. Any errors will appear up by the animal’s registration number. 9. If there are NO Errors Click on “Commit Registry”. If there are Errors: Refer to the Error codes and return to step 8. Clicking on the “Commit to Registry” button is the final step in this process. If further assistance is needed, please contact the AGA office or go online to www.gelbvieh.org to view the weaning data entry video tutorial that can be found by clicking “Registry Service Tutorials” under the “Education Center” tab. FFF

JUNIOR NEWS Ambassadors Chosen to Represent AGJA During the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) 2015 “The Heart of It All” Classic, AGJA members had the opportunity to compete in the AGJA Ambassadors contest. Two junior members were selected to represent the AGJA as ambassadors. Isabel Lowe of Adrian, Missouri, was selected to be the 2015-2016 AGJA Junior Ambassador. Grace Vehige of Bonnots Mill, Missouri, was chosen to be the 2015-2016 AGJA Intermediate Ambassador. By Carrie Tilghman Derossett ISABEL IS THE daughter of Raymond and Melissa Lowe and she is excited to share her love of Gelbvieh throughout the coming year. In addition to this new role, she is very active in several other junior associations including the Heart of America Gelbvieh Junior Association. Isabel currently raises Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle along with her brother, Baxter and sister, Jessie.

and select the AGJA Junior and Intermediate Ambassadors.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association serves more than 300 members nationally. The vision of the AGJA is to unify, educate and develop leaders of the beef industry. To learn more about Gelbvieh or the American Gelbvieh Junior Association visit www.gelbvieh.org. FFF

Grace is the daughter of Tom and Stacy Vehige. Grace has served as the AGJA Junior Ambassador previously and is excited about continuing to market Gelbvieh and serve the AGJA. She is also an active member of the Heart of America Gelbvieh Junior Association. Grace raises Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle along with her brothers Kyle and Justin. The AGJA created the ambassador program to encourage youth involvement in the breed’s activities. The ambassadors represent the AGJA at Gelbvieh functions throughout the year including Gelbvieh and Balancer shows held at the American Royal, the North American International Livestock Exposition and the National Western Stock Show, along with many state fairs and other events. The ambassador candidates are judged on their notebook, an oral interview, a speech given at the AGJA annual meeting and overall conduct during the annual junior national show. The notebook includes information and photographs on activities, awards and organizations as well as an essay on the candidate’s background and experiences with the Gelbvieh breed. A committee is appointed to conduct the interviews

Grace Vehige, Intermediate Ambassador; Isabel Lowe, Junior Ambassador

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Gelbvieh Juniors “Lincoln Land” Eastern Regional Show in Stronghurst, Illinois The American Gelbvieh Junior Association held the “Lincoln Land” Eastern Regional Show on June 5-7, 2015 at the Henderson County Fairgrounds in Stronghurst, Illinois. A total of 56 Gelbvieh and Balancer animals were exhibited by 26 juniors from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Wyoming. Cody Lowderman from Macomb, Illinois evaluated the 13 Gelbvieh females, 27 Balancer females, seven Gelbvieh bulls, three Balancer bulls and six steers. Results by Rebecca Mettler, Photos by Carrie Tilghman Derossett

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Grand Champion Bred and Owned Female PMG 34B Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: PMG Zephyr 03Z

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Female KDV T Bar S A La Mode Justin D Vehige, Fort Scott, Kan. Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P Et

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull EPGG Mr Baxter Emily Cameron, Danville, Iowa Sire: CPGG Mr XTC 419X

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull CCRK Bourban Street Duel Stock, Waukon, Iowa Sire: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Steer ALFG 5B Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill. Sire: GOET I-80

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Steer CPGG Mr. Big Mac Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa Sire: CPGG Mr XTC 419X

Grand Champion Balancer Female BEA Miss Taylor 3107A Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: BEA BEA 131Y

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female GHGF Whitney 25A1 ET Justin Michael Teeter, Mount Ulla,N.C. Sire: PVF All Payday 729

Grand Champion Balancer Bred and Owned Female PMG 16B ET Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: O C C Legend 616L

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Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bred and Owned Female AMT Ava 327A Austin Matthew Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: TC Freedom 104

Grand Champion Balancer Bull PMG 92B ET Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: CRAN Dream On Y054

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf KDV T Bar S A La Mode, Justin Vehige, Fort Scott, Kan., Sire: Jbob Carolina 5423P ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Female, HIGH Ms Letty 33A77 Baxter Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: WVR Weaver Lester 27L

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf, HIGH Ms Hannah 14B69 Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo, Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Balancer Champion Junior Heifer Calf BROK Diamond Diva 518C, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: RAG Super Sonic

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer, PMG 34B, Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., Sire: PMG Zephyr 03Z

Balancer Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer, PMG 16B ET, Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., Sire: O C C Legend 616L

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer, PFL Miss Chloe, Laci Rae Porter, Ipava, Ill., Sire: JRI Secret Sauce 254U99 Gelbvieh Champion Junior Yearling Heifer , HIGH Miss Daisy 14B37 ET Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer, KJSG Ohio Mv Baylor 401B, Kelsey Sheeley, Hillsboro, Ohio Sire: JKGF Trendsetter 55R ET Gelbvieh Champion Senior Yearling Female , HLEE Mv Miss Roxanna 404A Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Balancer Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer , GMTG Bree, Ryan Menius, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Gin 98W Balancer Champion Late Junior Yearling Heifer , TGV TBARS My Design 1B Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo., Sire: Gerloff Newsline 6233

Reserve Champion Balancer Bull SYDB B414 Sydney B Bigger, Media, Ill. Sire: DLW Red Power 583U

Balancer Reserve Champion Early Yearling Heifer, BCFG Butlers Bella 896B, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W Balancer Champion Senior Yearling Female , GHGF Whitney 25A1 ET Justin Michael Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: PVF All Payday 729 Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Female, SDCS Jgpg Caroline 3234A, Tyler Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa Sire: VER Ogeechee 967U Et Balancer Champion Cow-Calf Pair BEA Miss Taylor 3107A, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: BEA 131Y Balancer Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair, PMG Aphrodite 24A, Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill., Sire: CRAN Dream On Y054

Balancer Reserve Champion Late Junior Yearling Heifer, HLEE Mv Miss Trixie 782B, Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio Sire: JKGF Trendsetter 55R ET Balancer Champion Early Yearling Heifer , BROK Maleficent 401B Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: Connealy Final Product

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Supreme Champion Gelbvieh Female and Grand Champion Gelbvieh Cow/Calf Pair TTTT Little Hottie Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla. Sire: TTTT Hott Papa ET

Supreme Champion Balancer Female and Grand Champion Balancer Cow/Calf Pair AHL Limestone 372A Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan. Sire: SGRI Cowboy Crome

“The Heart of It All” Classic Gathers Gelbvieh Juniors from all Across the US Results by Rebecca Mettler and Megan Slater Photos By Lindie’s Livestock Photos EACH YEAR THE American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) junior classic show is the culminating event for the AGJA. This year was no exception as 131 AGJA members from 16 states brought 244 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle to “The Heart of It All” AGJA National Classic in Springfield, Ohio, June 28 through July 3, 2015. The 35th annual event, hosted by the Ohio Valley Gelbvieh Association, was an exciting week filled with several leadership and skills contests and concluded with two days of cattle shows. The national junior Balancer female show and bred and owned Balancer bull show was held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 and judged by Jake Frankie. Mr. Frankie evaluated the 103 Balancer females and 16 Balancer bulls. The national junior Gelbvieh show was held on Friday, July 3, 2015. Shane Bedwell judged the Gelbvieh Female and Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Bull Show consisting of 99 Gelbvieh females and 13 Gelbvieh bulls. The AGJA serves more than 300 members nationally. The vision of the AGJA is to unify, educate 24 | AUGUST 2015

and develop leaders of the beef industry. To learn more about Gelbvieh or the American Gelbvieh Junior Association, visit www.gelbvieh.org or call 303-4652333. The following pages are filled with champion and reserve champion results as well as a list of the top three class placings for all of the classes at “The Heart of It All” Classic.

Reserve Supreme Champion Gelbvieh Female and Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer EGL B281 J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: EGL Lock And Load X415

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer and Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Heifer KDV T Bar S Ya Meek Kyle D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Heifer and Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer Calf TTTT Red Hot Baby Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla. Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Cow/Calf Pair TAU Mia 363A Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: TAU Gunnison 106R

Steers

Class 26

Steers - 1000 To 1099 Pounds 1. PCCI 4103B, Haley Madison Ringkob, Lake City, S.D.; 2. Shorty, Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Mo.; 3. SJV Sir Loin, Samuel D Vogl, Walnut Grove, Minn.

Class 27

Steers - 1200 To 1299 Pounds 1. ALFG 5B, Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill.; 2.AFLG 4B, Laci

Rae Porter, Ipava, Ill.; 3.SLY, Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Mo.

Class 28

Steers - 1300 To 1399 Pounds 1. Randy, Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.; 2. Rodney, Seth Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.; 3. HIGH Mr. Patches ET, Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Gelbvieh Bred and Owned Bulls

Class 29.1

April 12, 2015 1. SYDB C09, Sydney B Bigger, Media, Ill., Sire: EBIG Ringo

Class 29.2

February 8 To March 2, 2015 1. KKWF Cowboy Casanova, Kelsie Waitt, Sheridan, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET; 2. RSSL 55C, Lydia

Russell, Brooklyn, Wis., Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2; 3. KMV Northern Wilbur, Kristin Vogl, Walnut Grove, Minn., Sire: XDV Wilbur 14W

Class 30.1

October 1, 2014 1. SPEN Shiloh B35, Courtney Spencer, Aurora, Mo., Sire: HFGC Hart 125U38 ET

Class 30.2

September 11 To September 14, 2014

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Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull AAD R Lawman 1467B Ariana De La Garza, Englewood, Colo. Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull PMG 30B Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: CRAN Dream On Y054

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Steer Randy Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Steer ALFG 5B Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill.

1. SBSF Bee Lick Buell ET, Samuel Bailey Smith, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N; 2. EBIG B713 Ethan A Bigger, Media, Ill., Sire: SYDB Garbanzo Bean

Class 31

July 6, 2014 1. PFL Mr Roman, Laci Rae Porter, Ipava, Ill., Sire: JRI Secret Sauce 254U99

Class 32

May 5 To June 23, 2014 1. PMG 30B, Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., Sire: CRAN Dream On Y054; 2. DCWG Ace In The Hole, Clark Worley, Black Mountain, N.C., Sire: MRCO New Direction 905; 3. KKWF Buckaroo, Kelsie Waitt, Sheridan, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Excell 002X ET

Class 33

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1. AAD R Lawman 1467B, Ariana De La Garza, Englewood, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2. CRMG X Factor, Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Mo., Sire: JDPD Rolex 151M

Traction 7412; 2. HSCF Charis 321C, Connor D Durham, Piedmont, N.C. Sire: HSCF Red Secret 237A; 3. HLEE MV Miss Ruby Ann 400C, Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf

Class 35

Class 34

March 1 To March 9, 2015 1. CRLE Princess Charlotte Grace, Carlee T Vavra, Nisland, S.D., Sire: RWG

January 2 To February 26, 2015 1. TTTT Red Hot Baby, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2; 2. LAMJ 53C, Jake Lammers,

Reserve Supreme Champion Balancer Female, Grand Champion Balancer Heifer and Grand Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Female RAAB BCFG Ms. Valentine 214B Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Heifer DLW CTR Ms Sandhills Justin Michael Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Female AHL Deb 467B ET J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077Â

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Cow/Calf Pair TAU Miss Gridiron 131Y Tanner Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: TC Gridiron 782

Grand Champion Balancer Bull AHL First Class 493B ET J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: Dameron First Class

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull BARG Brimstone 006B Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET

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Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Heifer Calf LAMJ 53C Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb. Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Calf GGGE 3G Cowgirl Barbados 4106B ET Austin Starr, Stapleton, Neb. Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer BCFG Butlers Ms Impact 502B Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill. Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

Gelbvieh Reserve Intermediate Yearling Heifer PMG 34B Tricia Goes,Odell, Neb. Sire: PMG Zephyr 03Z

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Yearling Heifer BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Yearling Heifer DCSF Post Rock Darci 82B1ET Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan. Sire: RWG Traction 7412

Gelbvieh Reserve Winter Yearling Heifer JCGR Bar GT Layla 163B Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo. Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Yearling Heifer JRI Ms Lolli Pop 254A766 ET Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

3. HILC Blackbird 500B, Cody Moore, Fountain Run, Ky., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Odell, Neb, Sire: PMG Zephyr 03Z; 2. Larm Pippa, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: SJCC X Century 70X

Gelbvieh Intermediate Yearling Heifer

Class 41

Lexington, Neb., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W; 3. CRRF Bee Licks Cassidy, Leah Rowe, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: GGGE 3G Yukon 132Y Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

Class 36

November 4 To December 7, 2014 1. KDV T Bar S Ya Meek, Kyle D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET; 2. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Barbados 4106B ET, Austin Starr, Stapleton, Neb., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET; 3. GAMB Ms Bella, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: MDR Red Okie 2842Z

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October 3 To October 19, 2014 1. POST Post Rock Wilma 340B8, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Producer 282Z3; 2. HTFG Ms Bliss B1427, Kyler L Camerer, Asbury, Mo, Sire: JRI Enhancer 53U21; 3. HFGC Miss Emma 17B35, Colton Spencer, Aurora, Mo., Sire: PCCI Mr Titlelist 1299Y

Class 38

September 1 To September 23, 2014 1. SDSC Miss Lady Love, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: CRAN Buddy Boy T729; 2. SBSF Bee Lick Brooke ET, Samuel Bailey Smith, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W;

Class 39

August 22 To August 27, 2014 1. ADS Ms S & S Impact 452B, Cody Moore, Fountain Run, Ky., Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N; 2. JNCC Whitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Augustina 448B, Cameron N Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: ASCH JNCC Resolute Directive; 3. TLRM Lucy, Danielle Norman, Jamestown, Ohio, Sire: DLW Wardon 24W of 408

Class 40

June 29 To July 19, 2014 1. PMG 34B, Tricia Goes,

May 4 To May 20, 2014 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Impact 502B, Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill., Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U; 2. DCWG Abbee, Baliee Elizabeth Worley, Black Mountain, N.C., Sire: DCWG Abe; 3. KJSG Ohio MV Breanna 403B, Kelsey Sheeley, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2 Gelbvieh Spring Yearling Heifer

Class 42

April 1 To April 19, 2014 1. EGL B281, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: EGL

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Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Yearling Heifer JRI Ms Paxton 254A738 Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Balancer Champion Junior Heifer Calf BDCL Sasha 44C1 Logan Beying, Easton, Kan. Sire: BDCG 147Z3

Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf KVEE Charlie 521C Garrett Starcher, Norwich, Ohio Sire: Post Rock Captain 474Z2

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf KDV T Bar S A La Mode Kyle D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf BARG Sara 501B Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb. Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET

Balancer Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer GMTG Bree Ryan Menius, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF Gin 98W

Balancer Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer PMG 16B ET Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: O C C Legend 616L

Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer BEAS 4709B Grace D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: BVLK Buckingham

And Load X415; 2. BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U; 3. PCCI Ms Secret Brand 4057B, Justin Ringkob, Lake City, S.D., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET

Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P; 2. CIRS Lolly 32WB ET, Baley Bell, Saffell, Ark., Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2; 3. GRU Ms Brooklynn 403B, Grady Hammer, Sharon Springs, Kan., Sire: RID R Shotgun Slade 1020X ET

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March 8 To March 27, 2014 1. SBMG 410B, Kallie Mattison, Lamberton, Minn., Sire: DLW Windsor 36W ET 2. ELC Miss Abilene, Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan., Sire: GRU Impact 850X; 3. PMG 03B, Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., Sire: PHG Rocking The Bakken Z17

Class 44

March 1 To March 10, 2014 1. HIGH Miss Daisy 14B37 ET, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo.,

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February 18 To February 26, 2014 1. PADO Ms Maverick 404B, Taylor Danielle Ray, New Castle, Ky., Sire: ALS Maverick 70T; 2. HTFG Ms. Blair B407, Benny Alan McWilliams, Asbury, Mo., Sire: TAU Mr Solution 142Z ET; 3. JRI Ms On Cue 214B5, Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn., Sire: Outback 142X

Class 46

February 3 To February 16, 2014 1. DCSF Post Rock Darci 82B1 ET , Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: RWG Traction 7412; 2. HIGH Ms Anneli 14B9, Tiana M Garcia, Las Animas, Colo., Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P; 3. TTTT Secret Fact, Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: SDCG X-Factor 202X

Class 47

January 20 To January 30, 2014 1. JCGR BAR GT Layla 163B, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2. RID R Ima Lady 1403B ET, Ariana De La Garza, Englewood, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 3. RID R

Pearl 1407B ET; Ariana De La Garza, Englewood, Colo., Sire:, CCRO Ccross Good Fortune 8206 Gelbvieh Senior Yearling Heifer

Class 48

November 1 To December 13, 2013 1. SBSF Bee Lick Adonia, Emily Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: SBSF Bee Lick Granite Yale; 2. HLEE Mv Miss Reba 400A, Nate Cornett, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: GGGE 3G Rio Bravo 564R; 3. HLEE Mv Miss Roxanna 404A, Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Class 49

September 1 To October 14, 2013

Balancer Junior Heifer Calves

Class 7

March 5 To March 7, 2015 Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Heifer TAU Ms Fancy 414B ET Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229

Balancer Champion Senior Yearling Heifer BDCG DC Darci 401A2 ET Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan. Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682

1. LKSG Bee Lick Nutmeg, Samuel Bailey Smith, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET; 2. TJB Erica 103X 323A-ET, Luke Arthur, Cynthiana, Ky., Sire: TAU Gunslinger 19U; 3. CRRF Bee Licks Ms Daisy Duke, Robert Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: CRRF X54

Idyl Wile Exclusive T719; 2. OHIO Mv Rozanna ET, Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: JRI PLD Free Agent 125J3

Class 50

August 17 To August 19, 2013 1. JRI Ms Lolli Pop 254A766 ET, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83; 2. JRI Ms Paxton 254A738, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83 Gelbvieh Cow-Calf

Class 51

January 5 To June 3, 2013 1. TTTT Little Hottie, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: TTTT Hott Papa ET; 2. TAU Mia 363A, Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: TAU Gunnison 106R; 3. GGGE 3G Athena 312A ET, Connor D Durham, Piedmont, S.C., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET

Class 52

Cows Born In 2011 or Older 1. SUDB X714, Sydney B Bigger, Media, Ill., Sire: DLT

Balancer Bred and Owned Bulls

Class 1

January 27 To March 11, 2015 1. ABLT Hijacked, Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan., Sire: SGRI Jacked Up Z704; 2. TAU TAU Elite 61C, Tanner Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: TAU Top Gun 292Y; 3. TAU Infinity 47C, Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: TAU Mr In Focus 22Z

Class 2

November 22 To December 14, 2014 1. TTTT Morning Sugar, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: TTTT Sugar Daddy ET; 2. CNCC Black Knight 488B, Cameron N Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: JEB BCC Black Balance 273Z

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer JRI MS Diamond Crossbow 56A310 Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: JRI Crossbow 224X2

Class 3

September 12 To September 19, 2014 1. HSCF Briggs, Connor D Durham, Piedmont, S.C., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2. DOWL B234 Ted, Caleb Dowell, Stronghurst, Ill., Sire: CAZ Red Balancer 3U

Class 4

June 1, 2014 1. AHL First Class 493B ET, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: Dameron First Class

Class 5

March 15, 2014 1. BARG Sampson 57B, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: LAMJ X-Factor 673X Et

Class 6

January 14 To February 12, 2014 1. BARG Brimstone 006B, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET; 2. GHGF 10B, Justin Michael Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: GKG Harley; 3. PMG 92B ET, Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., Sire: CRAN Dream On Y054

1. BARG Ms Edison 526C, Jessica Nash, Republican City, Neb., Sire: DLW Edison 6718X; 2. BROK Diamond Diva 518C, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: RAG Super Sonic

Class 8

January 3 To February 18, 2015 1. BDCL Sasha 44C1, Logan Beying, Easton, Kan., Sire: BDCG 147Z3; 2. KVEE Charlie 521C, Garrett Starcher, Norwich, Ohio, Sire: DCSF Post Rock Captain 474Z2; 3. SDCG Ms Cadence 9405C, Cooper Beying, Leavenworth, Kan., Sire: Connealy Stimulus 8419 Balancer Senior Heifer Calves

Class 9

November 2 To December 28, 2014 1. KDV T Bar S A La Mode, Kyle D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET; 2. BARG Sara 501B, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET; 3. HSCF Bandalena 309B, Connor D Durham, Piedmont, S.C., Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P

Class 10

October 6 To October 20, 2014 1. TTTT Hot Lady ET, Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: Mytty In Focus; 2. BCFG Butlers Beyonce 10B2 ET, David Smith, Boulder, Colo., Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee GELBVIEH WORLD | 31

504T ET; 3. JPTK Paisly, Luke Rash, Macon, Mo., Sire: KAKC JPTK Hot Source

Class 11

September 3 To September 27, 2014 1. HTFG Ms Hot Babe B430 ET, Benny Alan McWilliams, Asbury, Mo., Sire: HF Kodiak 5R; 2. TJB Velvet 339Z 436B, Lara Leota Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: DJS Derringer 96X; 3. JPTK Priscilla, Maria N Rash, Macon, Mo., Sire: KAKC JPTK Hot Source Balancer Intermediate Yearling Heifers

Class 12

August 2 To August 31, 2014 1. GMTG Bree, Ryan Menius, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Gin 98W; 2. HFGC Miss Ella B30, Courtney Spencer, Aurora, Mo., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83; 3. HTFB Ms Blossum B441, Benny Alan McWilliams, Asbury, Mo., Sire: JKGF X03

Class 13

June 2, 2014 1. TTTT First Class Miracle ET, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: Dameron First Class

Class 14

May 4 To May 9, 2014 1. PMG 16B ET, Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., Sire: O C C Legend 616L; 2. PMG Bella 18B ET, Jady LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: O C C Legend 616L; 3. PMG 14B, Courtney Larson, Danville, Kan., Sire: PMG Zephyr 03Z Balancer Spring Yearling Heifers

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Class 15

April 2 To April 15, 2014 1. BEAS 4709B, Grace D Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: BVLK Buckingham; 2. GRU Ms Harley 446B, Chisum Grund, Sharon Springs, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Harley 261U ET; 3. BABR Twerp 4208B, Carlee T Vavra, Nisland, S.D., Sire: JCGR BAR GT Cross Fire 500W ET

Class 16

March 13 To March 27, 2014 1. DLW CTR Ms Sandhills, Justin Michael Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 2. GGGE 3G Beach Party 471B, Connor D Durham, Piedmont, S.C., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z; 3. PCCI Ms Catalyst 4016B, Regan J Ringkob, Lake City, S.D., Sire: Boyd Catalyst 1071

Class 17

March 1 To March 8, 2014 1. AHL Deb 467B ET, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 2. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Brandi 417B, Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z; 3. BCFG Butlers Beauty 730B, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z Balancer Winter Yearling Heifers

Class 18

February 21 To February 28, 2014 1. BAG 55B, Micah Mueggenborg, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021; 2. GRU Ms Firecracker 417B, Grace Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire:

PZCT PZC TMAS Firestorm 1800 ET; 3. AAD R Halle 1435B, Ariana De La Garza, Englewood, Colo., Sire: JCGR BAR GT Shootout 433Y

Class 19

February 9 To February 19, 2014 1. RAAB BCFG Ms.Valentine 214B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 2. HTFB Ms. Bet On Me B401, Benny Alan McWilliams, Asbury, Mo., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 3. RSSL Yuenglingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baltika 44B, Girish C Russell, Brooklyn, Wis., Sire: NVG Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P

Class 20

January 22 To January 27, 2014 1. TAU Ms Fancy 414B ET, Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229; 2. TJB Veronica 3117B, Lara Leota Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: BC Balance 516-7; 3. DCSF Post Rock Blossom 39B8, Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Highly Focused

Class 21

January 1 To January 19, 2014 1. HMEG 416B, Caleb Henson, Canton, N.C., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 2. HMEG 413B, Jesse Henson, Canton, N.C., Sire: Connealy Impression; 3. LAMJ Black Diamond 413B, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET Balancer Senior Yearling Females

Class 22

November 1 To December 1, 2013

1. SDCS JGPG Caroline 3234A, Tyler Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa, Sire: VER Ogeechee 967U ET; 2. GHGF Whitney 25A1 ET, Justin Michael Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: PVF All Payday 729; 3. RRYN Bee Licks Ms Sweet Pea, Robert Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: GGGE 3G Yukon 132Y

Class 23

August 29 To September 30, 2013 1. BDCG DC Darci 401A2 ET, Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan., Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682; 2. JRI Ms Diamond Crossbow56A310, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Crossbow 224X2; 3. AMT Ava 327A, Austin Matthew Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: TC Freedom 104 Balancer Cow-Calf

Class 24

January 15 To May 8, 2013 1. AHL Limestone 372A, Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan., Sire: SGRI Cowboy Crome; 2. BEA Miss Taylor 3107A, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: BEA 131Y; 3. PMG Aphrodite 09A ET, Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., Sire: TAU Gunslinger 19U

Class 25

Cows Born In 2011 Or Older 1. TAU Miss Gridiron 131Y, Tanner Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: TC Gridiron 782; 2. BIGP Cocoa, Sydney B Bigger, Media, Ill., Sire: RLS Canyon Edition 27U

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MISSION: The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.

Creating Leaders for Tomorrow The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) helps to build a lasting future for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) and the Gelbvieh breed. One of the most important ways in which this is being accomplished is through the AGF’s dedication to youth development. By Megan Slater and William McIntosh ONE OF THE goals of the AGF is to support youth development and leadership by way of the scholarship program to ensure that there is a large pool of well educated, well trained young people to lead the AGA in the future. Every year the AGF awards up to $5,000 in scholarships during the annual American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Junior Classic. AGJA members have the opportunity to be awarded with scholarship money through six scholarships including: $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship, $500 Rea Memorial Scholarship, $500 Mary Zillinger Cates Memorial Scholarship, up to two $750 AGJA Scholarships and one $500 AGJA scholarship. Scholarship recipients are selected upon a written applicant that consists of the student explaining their involvement in their community, both inside and outside agriculture as well as an essay as to how they are involved with the Gelbvieh breed, why they have chosen the breed and future plans for involvement within the Gelbvieh breed. The application must also be accompanied by two letters of recommendations. These applications are then reviewed and given to the most deserving applicants. Over the years, several thousands of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to members of the AGJA. Several of these recipients are now active members within the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry. In this article we will take a look at just a few of those past recipients and see the impact they are having on the beef industry. Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Nebraska, was very active in the AGJA and is a past president of the junior board of directors. Taubenheim received a scholarship through the 36 | AUGUST 2015

AGJA in 2011. He attended Colby Community College shortly after graduating high school and was a member of the livestock judging team. After attending two years at Colby Community College, he transferred to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in animal science. “A college education increases opportunities and AGF scholarships help offset some of that expense,” says Justin. “Today, in any part of agriculture to be successful you have to have a very specialized skill set. By getting a bachelor’s in animal science I am able to bring more information to the family ranch, which allows me to play a bigger role in the operation.” Today, Justin and his wife Janelle, who also served on the AGJA Board of Directors, have purchased land and have added it to Justin’s family operation, Taubenheim Gelbvieh in Amherst, Nebraska. “I think it is cool how many kids have grown up in the AGJA and then they go on to be Gelbvieh breeders as adults,” says Justin, and he and Janelle did just that. Taubenheim Gelbvieh is currently the 10th largest registered Gelbvieh breeder in the United States and Justin is a third generation Gelbvieh breeder. “My goal is to continue to play a bigger role in Taubenheim Gelbvieh and to continue to provide our customers with the best bulls and service that we can.” Josh Phillips of Lathrop, Missouri, is another scholarship recipient who started in the Gelbvieh breed as a junior member in 1992. Throughout his time as a member of the AGJA, he served the association as a junior ambassador,

board member, president, and ex-officio.

150 head of both registered and commercial cattle.

“My time in the AGJA opened many doors and offered several opportunities,” says Phillips. He received an AGJA scholarship in 2000, which helped him to attend the University of Missouri (MU). “During my college years I was fortunate enough to meet and come to know Dr. Todd and Alisa Bickett of TJB Gelbvieh,” Phillips commented. Josh was offered an internship at TJB Gelbvieh in Chickamauga, Georgia where he was eventually offered the job of managing partner for the operation.

“The American Gelbvieh Foundation scholarship allows many Gelbvieh juniors, such as myself, the opportunity to continue our education and make connections for the future,” says Josh. “I am thankful to the Foundation and appreciate the opportunities my scholarship offered me”.

Currently, Josh is the general manager of Lathrop Feed & Grain based of out of Lathrop, Missouri, where he currently resides. The operation has four locations in northwest Missouri involving custom feed mixing, corn, soybean, milo, wheat, and specialized grain cleaning. They also buy non-GMO soybeans, milo and organic corn to clean and send overseas for niche markets such as organic livestock production, non-GMO and food grade tofu. He also owns and operates JGP Gelbvieh, which consists of approximately

Scholarships that are provided by the Foundation are made possible by donations from those believe in the mission of the American Gelbvieh Foundation. Any donation to the AGF may be designated for a specified purpose including youth development. For more information about how you can impact the breed’s future leader visit the Foundation page on www.gelbvieh.org. FFF

These past scholarship recipients are just a few examples of how AGJA scholarships provided by the Foundation help to create leaders and impactful members of the beef industry.

Be a part of the Gelbvieh legacy. Donate a cull cow to the American Gelbvieh Foundation and grow the Gelbvieh future. Funds donated to the AGF may be designated for a specified purpose, including scholarships, research and the AGF Endowment Fund.

Growing our Future by Building our Foundation MISSION: The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.

For more information, contact Megan Slater at megans@gelbvieh.org or visit www.gelbvieh.org. GELBVIEH WORLD | 37

UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS Mattison Family Farm

IOWA

Scott & Sonia Mattison Brianna, Nicole, Josh & Kallie 15995 Harvest Ave Lamberton, MN 56152 507-430-0505 • email: ssmattison@redred.com Purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle

Gelbvieh

Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292

SwenSon Gelbvieh

th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

Fonda, IA 50540

arms (712) 288-5349 arms Gelbvieh & Red Angus

Email: rickylin@ncn.net www.linquistfarms.com

Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin

Dean Swenson

17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

SOUTH DAKOTA ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty Gerald & Sarah Adkins

(605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen

LONE OAK C AT T L E Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

u Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@gmail.com www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Balancer®

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Ricky Linquist

hornsandthorns@netins.net

If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?

(319) 489-2275 (319) 480-1564

Martens Gelbvieh

Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577 712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

HH Triple H Farms H

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

Ph: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell) jimbeastrom@mncomm.com • www.beastromranch.com

www.bcvgelbvieh.com

NORTH DAKOTA Chimney Butte RanCh Doug and Carol Hille 701/445-7383

Brent & Eve Vavra Nisland, SD • 605/257-2407

3320 51st St., Mandan, ND 58554

chimneybutteranch@westriv.com www.chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD

Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632

6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701

712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

(701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

MINNESOTA Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

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34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 Dwight and Christina Dockter Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton

4956 41st St. SE, Medina, ND 58467 701-486-3494 • gbgelb@daktel.com Visit www.golden-buckle-gelbvieh.com

Steven A. Munger 605/380-0092 (cell) •

605/229-2802 (office) 605/229-2835 (fax)

Nate Munger 605/943-5690 (office) Cowherd Manager 605/380-2582 (cell) www.eaglepassranch.com

UPPER MIDWEST American Gelbvieh Junior Association Board of Directors Set for 2015-2016

Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch Gelbvieh & Angus & Balancers

Private Treaty Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Bulls (Yearling & 2-yr.-old) & Heifers

Jeff & Susie Ellison

Mitchel & Edna Ellison 9020 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

9015 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

701.376.3238

701.376.3526

Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!

Top left to right: Kelsey Sheeley, Carter Mitchell, Callahan Grund, Aubree Beenken, Colton Spencer Bottom left to right: Sydney Bigger, Michael Ring, Kyle Vehige, Tiana Garcia, Tanner Aherin THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Junior Association (AGJA) elected five members to serve on their Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 year. The election took place at the 2015 AGJA Heart of it All Classic in Springfield, Ohio on July 1. Elections for the 2015-2016 officers were also held the same day.

The AGJA Board of Directors consists of nine junior members and one ex-officio member. Directors serve two-year terms and must be 16 years of age as of January 1, and may not have reached his or her 20th birthday as of January 1. Newly elected directors are: Colton Spencer, Missouri, son of Jim and Janella Spencer and Aubree Beenken, Iowa, daughter of Marc and Angie Beenken. Tiana Garica, Colorado, daughter of Keith and Teresa Garcia; Sydney Bigger, Illinois, daughter of Barry and Jody Bigger;

and Carter Mitchell, Missouri, son of Kevin and Debbie Mitchell were re-elected to a second term. Sydney Bigger was elected to serve as President. Michael Ring, Illinois, nephew of Skylar Martin was voted to serve another year as Vice President. Elected as vice president of leadership development was Kyle Vehige, Missouri, son of Tom and Stacy Vehige. Tiana Garcia was voted as secretary. Tanner Aherin, Kansas, son of Dennis and Joyce Aherin, was selected as the Association treasurer. Callahan Grund, Kansas, son of Jerry and Chrysanne Grund; and Carter Mitchell will continue to serve as directors. Kelsey Sheeley, Ohio, daughter of Tim and Karen Sheeley, will continue to serve on the AGJA Board as ex-officio. Kelsey served as a director since 2013 and as AGJA Treasurer from 2014-2015. FFF

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March Brian & Dee Dee Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-9927 605-649-6262 www.Balancerbulls.com

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney 605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm.net

WISCONSIN Russell Family Livestock

R S S L

Ron, Alicia & Family

Brooklyn, WI 608.455.1448 rrussell@ansci.wisc.edu facebook.com/RussellLivestock

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Heart of it All Classic Educational Contest Winners

Junior Showmanship

Isabel Lowe, Mo., Junior Champion; Molly Busch, Mo., Junior Reserve

Junior Skill-A-Thon Placings

Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Champion; Lily Judd, Kan., Reserve; Lucas Beying, Kan., Third; Cooper Beying, Kan., Fourth; Isabel Lowe, Mo., Fifth; Braxton Murray, Okla., Sixth; Codee Reed, Ohio, Seventh; Jessie Lowe, Mo., Eighth; Cody Moore, Ky., Ninth; Logan Beying, Kan., Tenth

Senior Skill-A-Thon Placings

Karly Alexander, Okla., Champion; Grady Hammer, Kan., Reserve; Kevin Welke, Wis., Third; Courtney Spencer, Mo., Fourth; Kelsie Waitt, Ind., Fifth; Samuel Vogl, Minn., Sixth; Caleb Dowell, Ill., Seventh; Alyssa Beenken, Iowa, Eighth; Aubree Beenken, Iowa, Ninth; Meredith Clark, Kan., Tenth

Intermediate Showmanship

Intermediate Poster Contest Placings

Vicotoria Brooke Nowack, Mo., First; Grace Vehige, Mo., Second; Connor D Durham, S.C., Third; Clark Worley, N.C., Fourth; Jake Lammers, Neb., Fifth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Sixth; Seth Beying, Kan., Seventh; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Eighth; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Ninth; J W LeDoux, Kan., Tenth

Connor D Durham, S.C., Intermediate Champion; Jonathan Kohley, Mo., Intermediate Reserve

Intermediate Skill-A-Thon Placings

Senior Showmanship

Micah Mueggenborg, Okla., Senior Champion; Grace Hammer, Kan., Senior Reserve

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Jake Lammers, Neb., Champion; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Reserve; Colton Ivers, Minn., Third; Chisum Grund, Kan., Fourth; Jacob Barwick, Neb., Fifth; Caleb Henson, N.C., Sixth; Grace Busch, Mo., Seventh; Vicotoria Brooke Nowack, Mo., Eighth; Connor D Durham, S.C., Ninth; Anna Ring, Ill., Tenth

Junior Poster Contest Placings

Bailee Worley, N.C., First; Braxton Murray, Okla., Second; Cooper Beying, Kan., Third; Lucas Beying, Kan., Fourth; Isabel Lowe, Mo., Fifth; Cameron Nowack, Mo., Sixth; Jady LeDoux, Kan., Seventh; Logan Beying, Kan., Eighth; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Ninth; Kale Taubenheim, Neb., Tenth

Senior Poster Contest Placings

Karly Alexander, Okla., First; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Second; Quentin Clark, Kan., Third Grady Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Courtney Spencer, Mo., Fifth; Tiana Garcia, Colo., Sixth; Alyssa Beenken, Iowa, Seventh; Colton Spencer, Mo., Eighth; Kelsey Sheeley, Ohio, Ninth; Meredith Clark, Kan., Tenth

Junior Sales Talk Contest Placings

Aidan and Alexandria Raab, Ind., Champions, Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Reserve; Jady LeDoux, Kan., Third; Lucas Beying, Kan., Fourth; Jessie Lowe, Mo., Fifth; Braxton Murray, Okla., Sixth; Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Seventh; Lily Judd, Kan., Eighth; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Ninth; Isabel Lowe, Mo., Tenth

Senior Sales Talk Contest Placings

Tyler Beenken, Iowa, Champion; Aubree Beenken, Iowa, Reserve; Noah Henson, N.C., Third; Justin Vehige, Mo., Fourth; Callahan Grund, Kan., Fifth; Courtney Spencer, Mo., Sixth; Kelsie Waitt, Ind., Seventh; Meredith Clark, Kan., Eighth; Michael York, Mo., Ninth; Colton Spencer, Mo., Tenth

Senior Quiz Bowl

Champion Team: Noah Henson, N.C., Justin Teeter, N.C., Jesse Henson, N.C., Austin Teeter, N.C.; Reserve Team: Alyssa Beenken, Iowa, Aubree Beenken, Iowa, Tyler Beenken, Iowa, Summer Vogl, Minn.

Intermediate Photography Contest Placings

Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Champion; Carlee Vavra, S.D., Reserve; J W LeDoux, Kan., Third; Jake Lammers, Neb., Fourth; Colton Ivers, Minn., Fifth; Kallie Mattison, Minn., Sixth; Alex Barwick, Neb., Seventh; Grace Busch, Mo., Eighth; Kallie Mattison, Minn, Ninth; Chisum Grund, Kan., Tenth

Junior Photography Contest Placings Intermediate Sales Talk Contest Placings

Colton Ivers Minn., Champion; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Reserve; Grace Vehige, Mo., Third; Jake Lammers, Neb., Fourth; Carlee Vavra, S.D., Fifth; Connor D Durham, S.C., Sixth; Victoria Brooke Nowack, Mo., Seventh; Caleb Henson, N.C., Eighth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Ninth; Chisum Grund, Kan., Tenth

Junior Quiz Bowl

Champion Team: Braxton Murray, Okla., Jessie Lowe, Mo., Isabel Lowe, Mo., Cole Youngblood, Kan.; Reserve Team:, Jady LeDoux, Kan., Cooper Beying, Kan., Lucas Beying, Kan., Logan Beying, Kan.

Lucas Beying, Kan., Champion; Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Reserve; Jady LeDoux, Kan., Third; Braxton Murray, Okla., Fourth; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio, Fifth; Kale Taubenheim, Neb., Sixth; Cooper Beying, Kan., Seventh; Bailee Worley, N.C., Eighth; Lily Judd, Kan., Ninth; Logan Beying, Kan., Tenth

Senior Photography Contest Placings

Sydney Taubenheim, Neb., Champion; Kaitlyn Lewis, N.C., Reserve Grace Hammer, Kan., Third; Grady Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Maria Rash, Mo., Fifth; Mitch Garcia, Colo., Sixth; Nicole Welke, Wis., Seventh; Kelsey Sheeley, Ohio, Eighth; Meredith Clark, Kan., Ninth; Colton Spencer, Mo., Tenth

Intermediate Quiz Bowl

Champion Team: Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Chisum Grund, Kan., Seth Beying, Kan., Karsyn Youngblood, Kan; Reserve Team: Jake Lammers, Neb., Jacob Barwick, Neb. , Alex Barwick, Neb., Jessica Nash, Neb. GELBVIEH WORLD | 41

Junior Judging Team

Champion Team: Grace Steenbergen, Wyo., Regan Ringkob, S.D., Lily Judd, Kan., Cody Moore, Ky.; Reserve Team: Jady Ledoux, Kan., Lucas Beying, Kan., Logan Beying, Kan., Cooper Beying, Kan.

Intermediate Judging Team Champion Team: Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Seth Beying, Kan., Chisum Grund, Kan., Karsyn Youngblood, Kan. Reserve Team: Jake Lammers, Neb. , Jacob Barwick, Neb., Alex Barwick, Neb., Jessica Nash, Neb.

Junior Individual Judging Placings Junior Impromptu Placings Cody Moore, Ky., Champion; Logan Beying, Kan., Reserve; Lily Judd, Kan., Third; Aidan Raab, Ind., Fourth; Cooper Beying, Kan., Fifth; Jessie Lowe, Mo., Sixth; Kale Taubenheim, Neb., Seventh; Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Eighth; Alexandria Raab, Ind., Ninth; Isabel Lowe, Mo., Tenth

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Senior Impromptu Placings

Courtney Spencer, Mo., Champion; Noah Henson, N.C., Reserve; Justin Vehige, Mo., Third; Quentin Clark, Kan., Fourth; Kelsie Waitt, Ind., Fifth; Grady Hammer, Kan., Sixth; Meredith Clark, Kan., Seventh; Colton Spencer, Mo., Eighth; Tyler Beenken, Iowa, Ninth; Luke Arthur, Ky., Tenth

Intermediate Individual Judging Placings

Chisum Grund, Kan., Champion; Jacob Barwick, Neb., Reserve; Connor D Durham, S.C., Third; Caleb Henson, N.C., Fourth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Fifth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Sixth; Jake Lammers, Neb., Seventh; Grace Busch, Mo., Eighth; Vicotoria Brooke Nowack, Mo., Ninth; Grace Vehige, Mo., Tenth

Senior Judging Team

Champion Team: Jesse Henson, N.C., Noah Henson, N.C., Justin Teeter, N.C., Austin Teeter, N.C., Reserve Team: Grady Hammer, Kan., Grace Hammer, Kan., Kyle Cavalli, Kan., Meredith Clark, Kan.

Grace Steenbergen, Wyo., Champion; Logan Beying, Kan., Reserve; Lucas Beying, Kan., Third; Lily Judd, Kan., Fourth; Braxton Murray, Okla., Fifth; Seth Taubenheim, Neb., Sixth; Isabel Lowe, Mo., Seventh; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Eighth; Bailee Worley, N.C., Ninth; Jessie Lowe, Mo., Tenth

Intermediate Impromptu Placings Grace Vehige, Mo., Champion; Colton Ivers, Minn., Reserve; Chisum Grund, Kan., Third; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan., Fifth; Caleb Henson, N.C., Sixth; Madalynn Welsh, Neb., Seventh; Connor D Durham, S.C., Eighth; Carlee Vavra, S.D., Ninth; Jake Lammers, Neb., Tenth

Junior/Intermediate Team Fitting

Champion Team: Grace Vehige, Mo., Connor Durham, S.C., Braxton Murray, Okla., Jady LeDoux, Kan.; Reserve Team: Jacob Barwick, Neb., Jake Lammers, Neb., Lucas Beying, Kan., Logan Beying, Kan.

Senior Individual Judging Placings Justin Vehige, Mo., Champion; Grace Hammer, Kan., Reserve; Justin Teeter, N.C., Third; Jesse Henson, N.C., Fourth; Noah Henson, N.C., Fifth; Grady Hammer, Kan., Sixth; Micah Mueggenborg, Okla., Seventh; Kyle Cavalli, Kan., Eighth; Colton Spencer, Mo., Ninth; Luke Arthur, Ky., Tenth

Senior Fitting Team

Champion Team: Justin Vehige, Mo., Kyle Vehige, Mo., Reserve Team: Haley Ringkob, S.D., Justin Ringkob, S.D.

Give us your best shot... If you enjoy taking photos of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle, then this contest is for you. We are asking you to get creative and send us your outstanding photos of bulls, mommas, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale and show ring.

The top three photos will be displayed at the AGA National Convention in Kansas City, December 10-12, 2015. Photos submitted may be used in Gelbvieh marketing and promotional projects including the AGA website and Gelbvieh World.

• Please submit only high-quality, highresolution, color photos. Photos must be submitted digitally and must be 300 dpi, minimum 8”x10” or 8”x12”, and in JPG format. Cell phone photos will be accepted if taken with a high-quality smart phone. Photos need to be submitted by September 31, 2015. • No artwork, paintings, Polaroids or enhanced images will be accepted. • All photos become the property of the American Gelbvieh Association. We reserve the right to use any submitted images in Gelbvieh World, the Profit Picture or for any AGA marketing purpose. • To submit please email images to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com • Please include the following information with each photo entered: • Title of photo • Photographer’s name and address • Email address • Phone number

Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org

Megan Slater megans@gelbvieh.org

303-465-2333

Premier Breeder

Jake Lammers, Neb.

Senior Creative Writing Contest

Champion, Micah Mueggenborg, Okla.; Reserve, Courtney Spencer, Mo.

Junior Graphic Design Contest

Champion; Braxton Murray, Okla., Reserve; Lily Judd, Kan.

Ambassador Contest

Isabel Lowe, Mo., Junior Ambassador; Grace Vehige, Mo., Intermediate Ambassador.

State Herdsmanship Less Than 10 HeadOklahoma

State Herdsmanship Junior Video Contest

Champion; Braxton Murray, Okla., Reserve; Lara Rittenhouse, Ohio

Intermediate Graphic Design Contest

More Than 10 Head- Kansas

Champion; Jake Lammers, Neb., Reserve; Karsyn Youngblood, Kan.

Rookie Of The Year Aidan Raab, Ind.

Junior Creative Writing Contest

Cooper Beying, Kan., Champion; Cole Youngblood, Kan., Reserve

Intermediate Creative Writing Contest

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Intermediate Video Contest

Champion; Seth Beying, Kan., Reserve; Jake Lammers, Neb.,

Senior Video Contest

Champion; Courtney Spencer, Mo.,

Senior Graphic Design Contest

Champion; Halee Allen, Ohio, Reserve; Courtney Spencer, Mo.

Top 10 All-Around

Lily Judd, Kan., Champion; Chisum Grund, Kan., Second; Connor Durham, S.C., Third; Grady Hammer, Kan., Fourth; Jake Lammers, Neb., Fifth; Courtney Spencer, Mo., Sixth; Lucas Beying, Kan., Seventh; Logan Beying, Kan., Eighth; Aiden Raab, Ind., Ninth; Gabrielle Hammer, Kan.; Tenth

Champion Junior Graphic Design

Champion Junior Photo

Braxton Murray, Okla.

Lucas Beying, Kan.

Reserve Intermediate Graphic Design

Champion Senior Photo

Sydney Taubenheim, Neb.

Karsyn Youngblood, Kan.

Reserve Junior Photo

Seth Taubenheim, Neb.

Reserve Junior Graphic Design Lily Judd, Kan.

Champion Senior Graphic Design Halee Allen, Ohio

Champion Intermediate Photo

Reserve Senior Photo

Madalynn Welsh, Neb.

Kaitlyn Lewis, N.C.

Reserve Intermediate Photo

Due to the change in photography arrangements for this year’s AGJA “The Heart of It All” Classic, AGA did not obtain photos of the poster contest. We apologize for the change in results reporting and would like to congratulate all participants.

Reserve Senior Graphic Design Courtney Spencer, Mo.

Champion Intermediate Graphic Design Jake Lammers, Neb.

Carlee Vavra, S.D.

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JUNIOR NEWS AGJA Members Show off Communication Skills in Writing Contest Each year the AGJA holds a creative writing contest in conjunction with the annual junior classic. Essays were judged on content, grammar, and information. First place winners in each age division were chosen and will be rewarded by having their winning entries published in Gelbvieh World magazine. JUNIORS TOPIC: WHAT has working with cattle taught

you?

Intermediate Topic: Where do you see Gelbvieh cattle in your future? Senior Topic: Compare and contrast how genomic information has impacted the way producers select and market cattle. This month we will highlight the Junior Division Champion Cooper Beying from Leavenworth, Kansas. Read below his response to the writing topic. What has working with cattle taught you? Working with cattle has taught me many life skills that will help me as I move on in life. I have learned many important things that will help me in many areas of my life. Working with cattle has taught me responsibility. They need to be fed every day and night. I need to give my cattle a nice safe place to live. I need to make sure they get all of their shots and medicines to make sure they stay healthy. I need to make sure they have a water supply all year. In the winter I may have to put a heater in the tank or break the ice on the pond for them. Working with cattle has taught me patience. I have to be patient when waiting for my cows to calve. I have to be patient to make sure they have eaten all they want before I pull their feed pans. I have to be patient when I’m breaking a calf to lead. They need time to learn to be led and I need to be patient while they learn to calm down and trust me. Sometimes that takes a long time. Working with cattle has taught me flexibility. Sometimes, things don’t go as planned with cattle. Sometimes it rains too much and you can’t get the

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trailer where you need it. Sometimes it takes longer to work cattle than you planned, and sometimes they just don’t do what you want them to do. A cow may have a calf earlier or later than expected and you have to change your plans to help take care of them.

Working with cattle has taught me to work with others. I work with my family to do the chores and handle the cattle. I work with my brother, cousins and friends at shows in contests and activities. I work with other breeders to promote the Gelbvieh breed. Finally, working with cattle has taught me to appreciate God’s creation and the opportunity to work with His creatures. I appreciate my family living on a farm so I can have cattle and learn from them. I am thankful that my family takes the time to go to shows and events where we can spend time working together doing something that we all love. I know I will continue to learn lots more from working with cattle in the years to come. I plan to raise Gelbvieh for a long time and continue to work with my family on the farm. FFF

Contact GPP for marketing your Gelbvieh and Balancer® influence feeder cattle.

Barry “Slim” Cook Chief Operating Officer P.O. Box 3025, Cody, WY 82414 307-272-2024

Gelbvieh Profit Partners is committed to the success of the commercial producer raising Gelbvieh/Balancer® genetics.

MIDWEST BREEDERS KANSAS LIZ OSWALD 620.662.0862 (h) ANDY OSWALD 620.662.5489 (o) 620.664.4692 (c)

HUTCHINSON, KS

KEN SCHMUCKER Herdsman 620.960.1189 (c) oswald.j@sbcglobal.net

Bar Arrow Cattle Company

B/F Cattle Company

Specializing in Forage Raised Balancer® Bulls on K-31

Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE! For information, contact:

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

Stuar t Jar vis

660 • 492 • 2808

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177

Top FEEDER PROFIT INDEX Bull

Gel

bvie

Build your cow herd with “Top of the breed” Genetics. BHSF Prophet B006 #1316506 is tops of any above 25% GV and adequate milk for replacements. He is 34.4% GV, FPI 114.94, is $20.64 above top 1%, MB epd 1.28 is .46 degrees above top 1%, YW epd 135 top 1%, WW epd 84 top 3%, CED epd 16.5 top 5%, CEM epd 12 top 2%, REA epd .59 top 20%. Balancer, SimAngus bulls, fancy bred heifer mates.

“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”

Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS • tim@blackgoldinc.biz

John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net 620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

diamond v gelbvieh

Harriman Santa Fe (Bob)

Montrose, MO • 660-492-2504

bharriman39@ hotmail.com 53 years of progressive, reputable, commitment to superior beef cattle breeding.

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

•

Randy odle

1210 G Rd. Stockton, ks 67669 785.737.3319 diamondv@live.com Building Gelbvieh Genetics since 1989

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al, Mary & Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107 e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081(cell)

MISSOURI Judd Ranch Inc.

Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd 423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371

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Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?

MIDWEST BREEDERS NOWACK

NEBRASKA

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Mark & Patty Goes

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

39414 SW 75th Rd. Odell, NE 68415 (402) 766-3627

Gilbert & Debra

573.280.4633 573.646.3477 Bulls marketed through Seedstock Plus Go to seedstockplus.com for sale dates, catalogs & videos

Gelbvieh V balancer V anGus Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, NE

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288

Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle

Pope Farms Gelbvieh

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502

Jeff and Jeanne Pope 26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF Cell: (308) 390-0657 jeff@popefarms.com

www.popefarms.com

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

J. J. Boehler

70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966 308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

Jeff Swanson • 308/337-2235 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967 Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

www.rogersvfg.com Cedar Top Ranch

P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660) 272-3805 (O) (660-375-7266 (C)

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163

Ronald & Kathryne Rogers email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

Gelbvieh SprinG Flood ranch balancer® Jim & Sherri Michaletz 1397 Spring Flood Rd Goodman, MO 64843 417-364-5297 (O) 479-366-1234 (C) Email: jmichal@netins.net www.springfloodranch.blogspot.com

(H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

FLYING

GENETICS

Nebraska & Missouri

Kyle & Kayla Helms - NE 308/962-6940 kyle@flyinghgenetics.com James Sparks - MO 660/287-4149 james@flyinghgenetics.com

Cody & Casie Helms - NE/MO 303/842-9071 cody@flyinghgenetics.com Visit us on the web & Facebook! www.flyinghgenetics.com

Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, NE • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com www.facebook/wolfgelbvieh.com

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm

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4375 White Oak Rd Fordland, MO 65652

417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

Bulls For The BeeF Business

Gelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus FAngus Hybrids Randy & Leslie Lemke 1757 Road 2500, Lawrence, NE 68957 (H) 402-756-7090 rllemke@gtmc.net (C) 402-469-2284 www.lemkecattle.com

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS ILLINOIS

INDIANA

OHIO

3 G Ranch

“Realizing the Value”

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Skyler Martin

Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

MEMBER

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061-9762 815•732•7583

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

• Polled Purebreds • Red • Black

Double D Farm 9937 Warren Rd. Winslow, IL 61089 (815) 367-4116

Skyler Martin

Fullblood Polled Gelbvieh Polled Hereford

Merle E. Lewis

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-7583

812/863-7701

James L. Lewis 812/508-0014

RR1 BOX 1360 • SPRINGVILLE, IN 47462

We sell Breeding Stock Bulls & Females Chester Yoder

12353 Cty Rd 330 Big Prairie, OH 44611 chesyoder@yahoo.com 330-567-9232 • 330-231-0339 (cell)

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Promote Your Operation

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS ALABAMA

EXCEPTIONAL

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms

BULLS & HEIFERS

Q u a l i t y B l a c k & Re d G e l b v i e h C a t t l e

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-4140 www.kittlefarms.com

ARKANSAS

H ODGES R ANCH

15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, AR 72662 Hodgesranch@live.com

Poverty Hill Farms

OKLAHOMA

Rocky Bates

Purcell, OK • 405-990-9198

LeGRAND Eugene (870) 426-5333 Diana (870) 426-5334 Neal (870) 426-4469

Registered Gelbvieh and Angus

Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls & Heifers Available Private Treaty Sales

TEXAS

Koehn Cattle Co. Patrick Koehn

73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, OK 580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

Gelbvieh Genetics 50 | AUGUST 2015

Work

Jim & Pat Dromgoole 4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469 Home

(281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

www.dromgoolesheaven.com Show Cattle Managers: James & Shannon Worrell • (325) 258-4656

WESTERN BREEDERS ARIZONA

MONTANA

NEVADA

The Prosser Family

Top Quality Black Gelbvieh and Balancer

Barry & Dena Bolton

406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C 515 Knapp Lane PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451 www.doublebranchmt@gmail.com

Dick & Jean Williams P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442

“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty

928/289-2619 • 928/380-5149 cell Winslow, AZ

Juniors!

www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at Yerington, NV

Check www.gelbvieh.org often for show information and results on regional shows and the Junior Classic!

If you’re not here, how does your customer find you? Advertise here!

COLORADO

WASHINGTON LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH

Ken and Dale Flikkema

Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 #7 Peetz, CO 80747

(H): 970-334-2221 • (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

2 Mint Trail Bozeman, MT 59718

Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere

(406) 586-6207 (Office) (406) 580-6207 (Cell)

email: mcfarmsmt@gmail.com Black • Purebred & Balancer Cattle

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

509-566-8805 • LedgerwoodGelbvieh@gmail.com “Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman

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Send all items to: Gelbvieh World • 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 • lynnv@gelbvieh.org

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PLACES TO BE August 2015 Aug. 3 Ad Deadline for September Gelbvieh World Aug. 8 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Open House, Gladstone, ND

September 2015 Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Sept. 19

Ad Deadline for October Profit Picture AGA office closed for Labor Day Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale X & 7th Annual Customer Appreciation Sale, Kingsville, MO

October 2015 Oct. 1 Ad Deadline for November Gelbvieh World Oct. 10 Judd Ranch 25th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Oct. 14 NILE Gelbvieh Female Sale, Billings, MT Oct. 17 Annual Midwest Beef Alliance Female Sale, Marshall Junction, MO Oct. 17 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Joplin, MO Oct. 24 Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull Sale, Lowry City, MO Oct. 28-31 National FFA Convention, Louisville, KY

November 2015 Nov. 3 Ad Deadline for December Gelbvieh World Nov. 14 C-Cross Cattle Company Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale, Biscoe, NC Nov. 21-22 Triple K Gelbvieh Open House, Basehor, KS Nov. 26-27 AGA office closed for Thanksgiving

December 2015 Dec. 2 Ad Deadline for January Gelbvieh World Dec. 5 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Female Sale, Pierce, CO Dec. 10-12 AGA National Convention, Kansas City, MO Dec. 23-25 AGA office closed for Christmas

January 2016 Jan. 1 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 9

AGA office closed for New Year’s Day NWSS Cattle arrival, Denver, CO NWSS Cattle cattle check-in, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO

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Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 11

NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Futurity, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, CO National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Denver, CO

February 2016 Feb. 1 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 26 Feb. 27

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 26th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE LeDoux Ranch Annual Production Sale, Agenda, KS Cedar Top Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO Swanson Cattle Company 29th Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE

March 2016 Mar. 5 Judd Ranch 38th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 5 SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Mar. 5 Throstenson Lazy TV Annual Bull Sale, Selby, SD Mar. 7 Hojer Ranch 24th Annual Production Sale, Huron, SD Mar. 8 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 26th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 12 2nd Annual REDstock Sale, Chilicothe, MO Mar. 12 Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Mar. 12 Annual Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale, Marshall Junction, MO Mar. 17 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Mar. 19 Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Lake City, SD Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh. org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event. Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to megans@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.

SOUTHEAST BREEDERS Mick Ainsworth

KENTUCKY

1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281

VIRGINIA

910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-1142 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance

Mills’ Diamond M Ranch

Mount Airy, NC 27030 Clay Mills • 336.401.0209

Get ready for upcoming sales!

Top Quality Purebred GELBVIEH, BALANCER & SOUTHERN BALANCER cattle available

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@hughes.net

Office (434) 376-3567 James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett Dalton G. Bennett

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Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

Fax (434) 376-7008 434/376-7299 434/941-8245 434/664-7935 434/664-8309 434/664-7946

LITTLE WINDY HILL

Farms Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 H 276/637-3916 C 276/620-4271

NORTH CAROLINA Dr. Daryl Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 676-2242

TENNESSEE

Joe & Gwen Wilson (276) 628-4163

Registered (276) 614-0117 (C) Gelbvieh Cattle

17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • TrebleWRanch@aol.com

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton 839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

M & W Farms

Maryville, Tennessee

Quality Black Bulls & Heifers for sale Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784

Lynn Waters 3525 Tuckaleechee Pike Maryville, TN 37803

R T G

865.660.9227 lynnmwfarms@gmail.com

ROCKY TOP GELBVIEH Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Sandy and Terry Gupton 4846 Potato Farm Rd • Crossville, TN 38571 865-250-1418 • rockytopgel@yahoo.com rockytopgelbviehfarm.com

Promote Your Operation Advertise with a State Round up ad in the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World and the two issues of the Profit Picture For information about advertising, call Lynn • 303.465.2333

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AD INDEX 3 G Ranch........................................50

Golden Buckle Gelbvieh............... 38

MLM Gelbvieh................................49

ABCS Gelbvieh...............................38

Green Hills Gelbvieh................17, 53

Mulroy Farms..................................48

Adkins Gelbvieh.............................38

GS Ridge Top Ranch......................38

National CUP Lab..........................55

AGA.................................................15

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh......38

Nowack Cattle Company...............49

AGF..................................................37

Hampton Cattle Company............53

Plateau Gelbvieh.............................51

AGJA................................................33

Harriman, Bob................................48

Pope Farms Gelbvieh.....................49

B/F Cattle Company.......................48

Hart Farm Gelbvieh.......................48

Post Rock Cattle Company.......7, 48

Bachman Farms..............................48

Hartland Farm................................48

Poverty Hill Farms.........................50

Bar Arrow Cattle Company..........48

Hilltop Farms..................................48

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh....................... 9

Bar IV Livestock.............................53

Hodges Ranch.................................50

Raile Gelbvieh.................................54

Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc......................51

Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch....................39

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch.............38

J&K Farm.........................................50

Rippe Gelbvieh................................54

Blackhawk Cattle Company..........50

J Bar M Gelbvieh............................48

Rocking GV Gelbvieh....................49

Boehler Gelbvieh............................49

Judd Ranch, Inc..........................1, 48

Rocky Top Gelbvieh.......................53

Bolton Cattle Ranch.......................51

Kicking Horse Ranch.....................51

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh........49

Bow K Ranch..................................51

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms....................50

Russell Family Livestock................39

Brandywine Farm...........................38

Knoll Crest Farm............................53

Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay.....51

BV Ranch.........................................38

Koehn Cattle Co.............................50

Schafer Farms, Inc..........................38

Canadian GV Assn.........................55

Land of Oz/ John C Oswald..........48

Seedstock Plus Genetics................55

Cattlemen’s Connection.................55

Lambert, Doak................................55

Seedstock Plus.............................5, 55

C-Cross Cattle Company..............53

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh....................51

Spring Flood Ranch.......................49

Cedar Top Ranch................... IFC, 49

LeDoux Ranch............................9, 48

Swanson Cattle Company.............49

Chimney Butte Ranch................... 38

Lemke Cattle...................................48

Swenson Gelbvieh..........................38

Circle S Ranch.................................48

Leonhardt Cattle Company...........39

Taubenheim Gelbvieh....................49

CJ&L Livestock...............................38

Linquist Farms................................38

The 88 Ranch...................................49

Cranview Gelbvieh.........................38

Little Windy Hill Farms.................53

Thorstenson Gelbvieh....................39

Cunningham, Ronn.......................55

Lone Oak Cattle..............................38

Treble W Ranch..............................53

Danell Diamond Six Ranch...........51

Longleaf Station..............................53

Triple H Farms................................38

DDM Gelbvieh................................50

M&P Gelbvieh............................3, 49

Triple K Gelbvieh............................48

Diamond L Farms..........................50

M&W Farms...................................53

Volek Ranch....................................39

Diamond V Gelbvieh.....................48

Maple Hill Farm..............................50

Warner Beef Genetics ................ IBC

Dromgoole’s Heaven......................50

Markes Family Farms.....................50

Weaver Leather Livestock..............29

Eagle Pass Ranch............................38

Martens Gelbvieh...........................38

White Oak Farms...........................49

Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch....39

Martin Cattle Company.................50

Wildwood Acres.............................50

Flying H Genetics................... 49, BC

Mattison Family Farm...................38

Wilkinson Gelbvieh.......................51

Gelbvieh Bull Barn.........................55

Middle Creek Farms......................51

Wolf Gelbvieh.................................49

Gelbvieh Media Productions..35, 43

Miller Gelbvieh...............................50

Yoder’s Prairie Acres......................50

Gelbvieh Profit Partners................47

Mills’ Diamond M Ranch..............53

Gelbvieh World...............................56

Mitchell Marketing Service...........55

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GeneticOPPORTUNITIES WARNER BEEF GENETICS

Female Production Sale

Saturday, October 3, 2015 • 1:00 PM ( CST ) • At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE

Please Join Us

for this elite female offering.

DLW 0125X

Sold to Bruce and Cory Helms in our 2014 sale. Her son sold as the high selling bull in our 2015 Genetic Investment Sale.

DLW CTR MISS SANDHILLS 4505B

Sold in 2015 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale. Congratulations to Justin Teeter, for exhibiting, Ms Sandhills 4505B as the Reserve Grand Champion Balancer® Female at the 2015 Jr Nationals.

DLW MS TRACTION 3059A

Sold to Overmiller Gelbvieh in our 2014 Genetic Investment Sale.

FALL PAIRS, SPRING BRED COWS, ELITE HEIFER CALVES

80 Gelbvieh & Balancer Females

SELECT COMMERCIAL FEMALES

Also selling consignments from Cedar Top Ranch, McEndeffer Cattle and Sienknecht Cattle Co.

www.mms.bz

SALE MANAGEMENT BY: Mitchell Marketing Service

WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922

Chris Mitchell 334-695-1371 Randy Sienknecht 319-290-3763 2262 C Avenue • Gladbrook, IA 50635

Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950

FLYING H GENETICS

JUNIORS , LOOKING FOR A

Show Stopper/Herd Starter? YOU PICK ‘ EM , WE PRICE ‘ EM

Current cow families and daughters like this are available!

Top selling Money Makin Mama in our 3/7/15 sale at $17,000. Donor and show heifer calf at side with breed leading genetic proof.

Juniors, what other breeder lets you take your pick from the entire herd?

Flying H Genetics’ females combine breed leading genetics for maternal and carcass traits with eyeappeal and sound structure− they are bred for longevity, productivity and proﬁtability! Select the cows, heifers or pairs you want: • Young or Proven • Bred or Open • Black or Red • Purebred or Percentage Contact or visit us to pick your next show heifer or proven producer.

The Tradition Continues...

FLYING H GENETICS Kyle & Kayla Helms, NE 308.962.6940 Cody & Casie Helms, MO, NE 303.842.9071 Aaron Ishmael, MO 417.309.0062 Dick and Bonnie Helms 308.962.6500