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the Corner Office by Harold Bertz by Tawnie DeJong, M.S. by Ryan McDuffie View from the Board by Lori Maude
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HAROLD
MALERIE MARKLEY MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR malerie@gelbvieh.org
TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S. MEMBER & YOUTH ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR tawnie@gelbvieh.org
SARAH MUMM PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR sarah@gelbvieh.org
WAYDE PICKINPAUGH DNA SERVICES COORDINATOR wayde@gelbvieh.org
MARGO MCKENDREE OFFICE MANAGER margo@gelbvieh.org
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TFROM THE CORNER OFFICE
A WEEK OUT WEST IN WOODWARD
by Harold Bertz, Executive Director
he dust is settling on an outstanding 2024 American Gelbvieh Junior Association, “Way Out West Classic” held in Woodward, Oklahoma, June 30-July 5. Hopefully everyone has caught up on chores missed and sleep lost while attending the classic. Guaranteed is that the positive energy and enthusiasm has not waned. I left Woodward, Oklahoma, excited, recharged and eager for the future of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle and the American Gelbvieh Association!
Congratulations to everyone involved in putting on this stellar event. No event of this magnitude occurs without an army of dedicated volunteers willing to share their time, talents and resources. Tawnie DeJong and the AGJA Junior Board did an amazing job of creating an environment for our junior members to compete, collaborate and develop friendships and skills for a lifetime surrounded by a support network of parents and Gelbvieh breeders. Hats off to our hosts the Gelbvieh Association of Oklahoma and the crew at the Woodward County Event Center and Fairgrounds. Junior advisors Tom Vehige, Tana Cooper and Lori Maude were behind the scenes heroes that kept the show going. I would
also like to recognize a talented group of interns that worked hard. Ryan McDuffie, Baylee Brown, Lauren Crutsinger and Grant Stafford did an amazing job of making the classic a memorable event.
It is hard to put a value on the lessons learned by the 174 junior members from 19 states and their 300 Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle exhibited. With over 14 contests and events, junior members had the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills. I was amazed by the quality of their work and the number of juniors that participated in every event. The most rewarding thing for me was witnessing the friendships and camaraderie shared. From four-year-old Georgia from Alabama riding her scooter with her new friend Rhett from Kansas to the group of senior members who “aged out” and will continue their journey armed with the skills and experiences gained from time well spent as members of the AJGA.
The cattle were excellent but still so very functional and industry right. One quote during a championship drive by judge Mark Hoge really resonated with me. He remarked, “These cattle may be halter broke, clipped and fit different from the cattle back home, but their utility to the industry is the same, tremendous.”
What an outstanding compliment and endorsement to our breed and breeders! Our junior program continues to be a spotlight for AGA, congratulations to everyone involved!
Our next opportunity to shape the direction of the breed is at our 54th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention December 4-6, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown. Whether you are a longtime attendee, or this will be your first convention, I encourage you to attend and be a part of the decision-making process that charts our course as we begin a new chapter for AGA. Your voice is important in committee meetings, interactions and elections. The National Convention offers us an opportunity to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our members, conduct business of the association and much like our junior classic, develop friendships that prosper far beyond convention and the AGA. Like so many things in life, you must be present to win! I look forward to seeing you down the road.F
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AVIEW FROM THE BOARD THE HIGH ENERGY FUTURE OF GELBVIEH
by Lori Maude, AGA President
s I write this column, I am finding the top of my desk after being gone to the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Way Out West Classic in Woodward, Oklahoma. I love junior national week. It’s long hours and a lot of work, but it’s like a family reunion once a year complete with the crazy aunts and uncles.
My favorite part of the week is seeing how much the kids change from year to year. It’s not just the growth spurts that some of them have, but it is that growth in skills and personality. Watching young people set goals, work hard and sometimes meet their goal. It’s watching them understand why they fell short, what they can change and set a new goal. Life skills, that’s what our junior members are learning.
I have been around the junior programs long enough from when I was on staff to now as an AGA member and national junior advisor to be working with the second generation. Some of today’s parents were active juniors when I was on the Gelbvieh staff. Nope, I don’t feel old—I feel energized when I’m around
AGJA members. They are smart, they ask great questions, and they love their Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.
We started our stint in Woodward with nice weather and ended it on Gelbvieh show day with nice weather. The inbetween was hot but frequent cattle rinsing kept the critters comfortable and maybe the people. The kids may have engaged in a rather large water fight one afternoon. The Northern Lights Junior Association brought several hundred water balloons with them to start the water war that then evolved into buckets and hoses. An impromptu fun way to end a day of showing.
It’s those unplanned fun moments that make junior national a week to remember. It’s the wild Uno games in the stalls, studying for quiz bowl with your friends from another state, meals shared together—those are the moments that build friendships that last a lifetime.
Events like the Way Out West Classic don’t happen without a lot of man power, fundraising, sweat and tears. Thank you to the Gelbvieh Association of Oklahoma
and the Oklahoma juniors for being such great hosts for the week. Thank you to every Gelbvieh member or company that sponsored a meal, an award or an event during the week. Thank you to Tawnie DeJong, the AGA junior coordinator for jumping in with both feet and learning the ropes fast. And to the AGJA board of directors for their time planning before junior national, the work during junior national and their continued leadership throughout the year.
Those junior Gelbvieh leaders in the teal jackets are the energy powering the future of the Gelbvieh breed. They aren’t afraid to try something new or throw an idea out to see if it sticks. Status quo isn’t good enough. I admire their style and hope that our adult members take a few notes. We should never be satisfied and always reach for more. That’s what moves all of us forward.
Make sure to mark your calendar for June 23-27, 2025 when we go to Lebanon, Tennessee, for the Grand Ole Classic. Trust me the energy is contagious.F
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THANK YOU TO THE JUNIOR CLASSIC HOST STATE!
The AGA and AGJA would like to thank the Gelbvieh Association of Oklahoma for all their hard work in serving as the host state for this year’s Way Out West Classic. The association’s leadership and volunteers helped to provide an amazing event for AGJA members to attend!
NOMINATIONS FOR AGA HALL OF FAME, BREEDER OF THE YEAR AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR OPEN
Nomination applications for AGA Hall of Fame, Breeder of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year are available on the National Convention page under the Membership tab on Gelbvieh.org. Applications are due September 18, 2024, and can be mailed to the AGA office or emailed to info@gelbvieh. org. Awards will be presented to the selected recipients during the awards banquet at the AGA National Convention held December 4-6, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.
AGA ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 15
Registration for the AGA Annual Convention will open August 15 on Gelbvieh.org. This year’s convention will be held December 4-6, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. Plan to register before November 1 for early registration pricing.
NEW MEMBERS
The AGA and AGJA would like to welcome the following new members to the Gelbvieh associations.
AGA
Milkman Beef Company, Greeley, Colo.
University of Central Missouri Farms, Warrensburg, Mo.
Darnell Farms, Indian Mound, Tenn.
Full Circle Farms, Waynesburg, Ky.
AGJA
Jolie Perry, Bland, Mo.
Sydney Pruitt, Bloomfield, Ky.
Brigid Howard, Brooklyn, Wis.
Rhett Marek, Fulton, S.D.
Jaylin Berg, Welston, Okla.
Mikayla Berg, Welston, Okla.
Tanner Shoultz, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
Adyson Groteluschen, Columbus, Neb.
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WWOW - OUR JUNIORS JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER
by Jaycie Forbes, AGJA President
OW! What a week at the 2024 Way Out West Classic in Woodward, Oklahoma. Junior members and their families traveled from all over the country to Woodward for a week full of activities. Each year it continues to amaze me to watch our talented juniors compete in all the contests and in the show ring.
The week started off early Sunday morning with contest and cattle checkin. This year we checked in 311 head of cattle along with 174 juniors from 19 states, making this the largest junior classic to date. We rolled right into opening ceremonies, where we were able to recognize our states in attendance, hear from the junior board, junior board candidates, Oklahoma host committee as well as our member and youth activities coordinator, Tawnie DeJong. We wrapped opening ceremonies with a fun activity called western scramble.
Vice President of Leadership and Development, Lily Judd, put on an excellent mentor/protégé program. This program pairs older members with younger or first-time members to provide them with guidance and advice throughout the week. Their weekly activity was to participate in a photo scavenger hunt where they would have daily tasks to find a person or an object and take a selfie.
Sunday wrapped up with the finalists of the Prepared Speaking contest delivering their speeches to judges and the Stock Show University “Ready, Set, Grow” daily hair clinic. Through this clinic, our junior members were able to hear from Stock Show University professors (that just so happened to be past junior members themselves). Zack Butler, Justin Teeter, and Kyle Vehige took the opportunity to
share their knowledge on daily hair care to current AGJA members.
Monday and Tuesday were filled with educational contests. Team Fitting, Quiz Bowl, Judging, Skill-a-thon, and Sales Talk all took place within those two days. By participating in these contests, members gain skills related to teamwork, communication, industry knowledge, and public speaking. It always amazes me how prepared our members are for these contests - all the way from the junior division to the senior division. The Gelbvieh breed has produced many beef industry leaders, and these contests were some of the first building blocks in their education.
We kicked off the Sullivan Supply, Inc. Showmanship contest right away Wednesday morning. Seniors, intermediates, juniors, peewees, and even our adults, all had the opportunity to showcase their ability to exhibit their animals. Congratulations to all of those who competed in this event. After the completion of showmanship, members attended our annual meeting to talk about association business. During the annual meeting the newly elected board candidates were announced. Congratulations to Teagan Butterfield, Braxton Murray, Isabel Lowe and Gentry Warner on being elected to the AGJA Board of Directors.
Thursday morning started off bright and early with the Balancer show day, judged by Jeff Jackson of Walnut Spring, Texas, and Friday began with the Gelbviehinfluenced Market Show and Gelbvieh shows judged by Dr. Mark Hoge of Good Hope, Illinois. The quality of cattle throughout both days was phenomenal. As breeders and exhibitors, we should take great pride in how far we have come as a breed.
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Friday night was our annual awards banquet. Winners were announced in all contests, our auctions took place (which raised just over $18,000 for future junior programs), and junior board retirement speeches were delivered. We said goodbye to Preston Dunn and Drew Stock and thanked them for their years of service on the junior board. We also awarded the Honorary Friend of the AGJA to the Vehige family of T Bar S Cattle Company. The Vehiges have been a fixture of the Gelbvieh breed for a long time and are no stranger to this industry. We thank them for all the knowledge, help and guidance they have shed on the juniors in this association. The night ended with our dance and a last chance to connect with friends both old and new.
A huge thank you to the Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association for putting on a great week. It is no easy task to put on an event of this caliber and they did a great job. The countdown is on for the 2025 AGJA Grand Ole Gelbvieh Classic in Lebanon, Tennessee. I hope to see you all June 23-27, 2025. F
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2024-2025 AGJA Board of Directors Election
by TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S.
The AGJA Board of Directors is comprised of nine AGJA members. Directors serve twoyear terms and are eligible to serve two full terms. Directors must be 16 years of age but must not have reached their 20th birthday as of January 1st of the current election year.
On the 2024-2025 AGJA Board of Directors, we welcome Braxton Murray, son of Matthew and Andrea Murray of Kingfisher, Oklahoma and Teagan Butterfield, daughter of Dave and Jackie Butterfield of Atkinson, Nebraska to their first two-year terms. Both Isabel Lowe, daughter of Raymond and Melissa Lowe of Adrian, Missouri, and Gentry Warner, daughter of Dan and Kate Warner of Arapahoe, Nebraska were re-elected to a second two-year term with the board.
Additional members serving the second year of their current term are Jaycie Forbes, daughter of Troy and Pam Forbes of De Smet, South Dakota; Lily Judd, daughter of Nick and Ginger Judd of Pomona, Kansas; Sadie Morris, daughter of Jason and Susan Morris of Batesville, Mississippi; Jaylea Pope, daughter of Jeff and Jeanna Pope of Ravenna, Nebraska; and Lincoln Martin, son of Eric and Holly Martin of Bucklin, Kansas.
The newly elected AGJA Board of Directors meets after the conclusion of the AGJA Annual Meeting to elect executive committee members to serve in leadership positions for the 20242025 year. Jaycie Forbes was re-elected president for a third term. Gentry Warner was re-elected as vice president for a second term. Lily Judd was re-elected as
vice president of leadership for a second term. Isabel Lowe will serve as secretary for a second term. Braxton Murray was elected was newly elected as the treasurer for the upcoming year.
Retiring board members of the 20232024 Board of Directors included Preston Dunn, son of Brian and Carolyn Dunn of Saint John, Kansas and Drew Stock, son of Mark and Stacy Stock of Waukon, Iowa. We thank them both for their service and commitment to the AGJA and its members during their time served on the AGJA Board of Directors.F
2024 AGJA Way 0ut West
2024 WAY OUT WEST
CLASSIC NATIONAL JUNIOR GELBVIEH SHOW
Results by Tawnie DeJong, M.S.
Photos by Next Level Images
SUPREME CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION GELBVIEH HEIFER
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER
JRI Ms Pocahontas 207K333
Lily Judd, Pomona, KS
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
THIRD OVERALL GELBVIEH FEMALE
RESERVE GELBVIEH COW/CALF PAIR
RESERVE GELBVIEH YOUNG COW/ CALF PAIR
MDR Birdie 2111K
Corbin Lowe, Winfield, KS
Sire: JRI Top Dog 68T14
Gelbvieh females
CLASS 1 YOUNG COW/CALF
Born March 1, 2022, to April 30, 2022
1. SVVG Bernadette K234, Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN, Sire: DDGR Baller 429G; 2.
The 2024 American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Way Out West Classic national junior show was held in Woodward, Oklahoma at the Wooward County Event Center, June 30 – July 5, 2024. 174 exhibitors from 19 states participed in contests and cattle shows throughout the week. Exhibitors welcomed judge Dr. Mark Hoge of Good Hope, Illinois to sort 25 Gelbvieh-influenced market animals and 113 Gelbvieh bull and female entries.
RESERVE SUPREME GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION GELBVIEH COW/CALF PAIR
CHAMPION GELBVIEH YOUNG COW/CALF PAIR
JRI Ms Precision 207K312 ET
Lily Judd, Pomona, KS
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
FOURTH OVERALL GELBVIEH FEMALE
RESERVE CHAMPION GELBVIEH HEIFER CHAMPION GELBVIEH WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
BCFG Butlers Ms Lucy 282L ET
Roland Springer, Watertown, TN
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
BABR Krickett 0224K, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO, Sire: FHG Flying H 80A/40A 79E ET; 3. GHSC Ms Mollie K404, Colt Swindler, Braymer, MO, Sire: DRJ Full Exposure 013N
FIFTH OVERALL GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER
GHGF Lilly 536L
Alexandria Raab, Markle, IN
Sire: EGL Encore E7166
CLASS 2 YOUNG COW/CALF
Born January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2022
1. JRI Ms Precision 207K312 ET, Lily Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 2. MDR Birdie 2111K, Corbin
Lowe, Winfield, KS, Sire: JRI Top Dog 68T14; 3. DBRG Ms Prodigy 2123K, Caden Wagner, New Concord, OH
West Classic
CLASS 4 AGED COW/CALF
Born in 2020 or Older
1. BREK Honeystix H10, Breckon Murray, Kingfisher, OK, Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8
CLASS 7 JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
Born March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024
1. BREK Maplestix M93, Breckon Murray, Kingfisher, OK, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 2. LLLJ 3L June, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO, Sire: JLEA Tops Down 419M; 3. LRSF Jo-Leen M148, Elsa Larson, Clearbrook, MN, Sire: JKGF All American J109
CLASS 8 JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
Born February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024
1. FPCC Millennium Star 9127M, Brant Altman, Worthington, MN, Sire: PHG Hamilton H10; 2. CSGC Ms Mollie M500, Colt Swindler, Braymer, MO, Sire: HDG Hillsdown Finnegan 4F
CLASS 9 JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
Born January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2024
1. JNCC Elly 406M, Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO, Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET; 2.CIBS Bailey 4290M, Shawna Cibula, Clutier, IA, Sire: DBRG Mr Desperado 0085H; 3. CTP Trudy 2M, Cash Pitts, Fort Scott, KS, Sire: TTTT 4T Pure Profit 1808F ET
CLASS 11 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born November 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023
1. CRLL 3851L ET, Sarah Carroll, Raymore, MO, Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310; 2. SEPT Red Velvet Martini L328, Grant Walahoski, Overton, NE, Sire: BABR 9300G; 3. REGC
CF Rafiki L07, Regan Clines, Springfield, MO, Sire: HTFG Hilltops Hawkeye K064
CLASS 12 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born October 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023
1. BCFG Butlers Ms Londyn 280L, Alexandria Raab, Markle, IN, Sire: JRI
Trade Secret 253G486; 2. SAMG SIXG
Ms. Legacy 469L, Tanner Shoultz, Mount Juliet, TN, Sire: GHGF Man O War F825;
3. TLRR California Dreamin LA13, Haley Nelson, Jay, OK, Sire: TTTT Brute Force
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CLASS 13 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born September 15, 2023, to September 30, 2023
1. KARS Red Dawn 938L, Karson Brooks, Bennet, NE, Sire: BABR 9300G; 2. KKKG
Triple K Miss Lexus G25L, Nick Doering, Basehor, KS, Sire: DCH Triple K Husker
G413; 3. CRLL JNCC Red Dawn 3660L ET, Brodie Lairmore, Bland, MO, Sire: RWG Seminole Wind 9430 ET
CLASS 14 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born September 1, 2023, to September 14, 2023
1. BCFG Butlers Ms Lou 13L1 ET, Jett
Baker, Stuart, OK, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 2. TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L, Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO, Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J; 3. TJB Anissa 954G 381L, Kallan Warner, Arapahoe, NE, Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F
CLASS 16 INTERMEDIATE YEARLING
Heifer Born June 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023
1. CRLL JNCC Ambrosia 3025L ET, Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO, Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536; 2. TJB Anissa 806F 386L, Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA, Sire:
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH COW/CALF PAIR
CHAMPION GELBVIEH AGED COW/CALF PAIR
BREK Honeystix H10
Breckon Murray, Kingfisher, OK
Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8
RWG Seminole Wind 9430 ET; 3. LBVF Lola L01, Karlie Janeczko, Leavenworth, KS, Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G
CLASS 17 INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER
Born May 1, 2023, to May 31, 2023
1. GHGF Lilly 536L, Alexandria Raab, Markle, IN, Sire: EGL Encore E7166; 2. HLN Dororthy 505L, Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, OK, Sire: JRI Trade Secret 253G486; 3. BUTR Red Betty 518L, Beau Gotschall, Stuart, NE, Sire: PMG 10H
CLASS 19 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
Born April 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023
1. JNCC Gypsy Queen 343L, Maya Carroll, Raymore, MO, Sire: JNCC 050H; 2 DMC Louisa 143L24, Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR, Sire: DMC Rooster 83H3; 3. JNCC Velvet Rose 338L, Symone Rademacher, Bland, MO, Sire: JNCC Hard Rock 939G
CLASS 20 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
Born March 11, 2023, to March 31, 2023
1. GHGF Lady Whitney 25L1 ET, Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET; 2. GDX Lanney 341L, Kolton Phillips, Cole Camp, MO, Sire: BARG Independence 21G; 3. GCRK L309, Molly Anderson, Marion, NC, Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y
CLASS 21 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
Born March 1, 2023, to March 10, 2023
1. GDX Luna 328L, Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD, Sire: BARG Independence 21G; 2. CIRS Lora 416L, Alaina Winter, Hillsboro, KS, Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 3.
CIBS Kelly 3420L, Dustin Cibula, Clutier, IA, Sire: BGGR 0185H
CLASS 23 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
Born February 15, 2023, to February 28, 2023
1. CIBS Shelly 3735L, Brayton Cibula, Clutier, IA, Sire: BGGR 0185H; 2. PHG Lucky L395 ET, Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, ND, Sire: RWG Right Combination 5506; 3. KVEE Lucy 376L, Libby Knicely, Norwich, OH, Sire: MJBC Franchise F806
CLASS 24 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
Born February 1, 2023, to February 14, 2023
1. RUPP Legacy 318L ET, Carter Voss, Bruning, NE, Sire: BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152; 2. CIRS Lacy 22EL, Jarret Dobson, Kaw City, OK, Sire: LRSF Corvette J168; 3. BCFG Butlers Ms Lexi 207L ET, Camden Cooper, Larned, KS, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
CLASS 25 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
Born January 21, 2023, to January 31, 2023 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Lucy 282L ET, Roland Springer, Watertown, TN, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 2. HERC Linda 816L, Addy Winter, Hillboro, KS, Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 3. ABCS Lady Granite 044L, Claire Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA, Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0938H ET
CLASS 26 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
Born January 1, 2023, to January 20, 2023 1. LAZY Miss Air Force 325L, Emerson Sickler, Gladstone, ND, Sire: PHG Just Do It J120; 2. RUPP Dallas 305L, Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO, Sire: GHGF Cracker Jack G310; 3. MKGB 12L1, Grayson Campbell, Alva, OK, Sire: CCRO C-Cross Manifesto J104
RESERVE BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH FEMALE
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH HEIFER
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER JRI Ms Private Eye 270K399 ET
Lacy Judd, Pomona, KS
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
2024 AGJA Way 0ut West
CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
JNCC Elly 406M
Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO
Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET
RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF
CRLL 3851L ET
Sarah Carroll, Raymore, MO
Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310
RESERVE GELBVIEH SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
GHGF Lady Whitney 25L1 ET
Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE
Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET
CLASS 28 SENIOR HEIFER
Born November 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022
1. SAMG SIXG Karat 369K, Sam Gravely, Mount Juliet, TN, Sire: JRI Pop A Top 2 ETN; 2. CTP Miss Tilly, Cash Pitts, Fort Scott, KS, Sire: TTTT 4T Pure Profit ET; 3. JLEA Dolley ET 242K, Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, NE, Sire: JRI Oklahoma 246C4
RESERVE GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
CIBS Bailey 4290M
Shawna Cibula, Clutier, IA
Sire: DBRG Mr Desperado 0085H
RESERVE GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER
CRLL JNCC Ambrosia 3025L ET
Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO
Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536
RESERVE GELBVIEH WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
CIBS Shelly 3735L
Brayton Cibula, Clutier, IA
Sire: BGGR 0185H
CLASS 29 SENIOR HEIFER
Born September 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022
1. JNCC Jewels 259K, Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO, Sire: RROG Over Final Line 16F; 2. JLEA Eleanor 202K ET, Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, NE, Sire: JRI Pop A Top 2 ETN
CLASS 30 SENIOR HEIFER
Born May 1, 2022, to August 31, 2022
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF
BCFG Butlers Ms Lou 13L1 ET
Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET
CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
GDX Luna 328L
Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
Sire: BARG Independence 21G
Gelbvieh bulls
CLASS 1 JUNIOR BULL CALF
Born January 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024
1. LLLJ Jelly Roll 14M2, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO, Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G; 2. FPCC Marco Polo, Annabelle Altman, Worthington, MN, Sire: MCCA Johnny Walker Blue 160J; 3. CMSP Chloe’s Big Top M78, Chloe Sprague, Altoona, IA, Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G
CLASS 3 SENIOR BULL CALF
Born September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023
JRI Ms Pocahontas 207K333, Lily Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 2. JRI Ms Private Eye 270K399 ET, Lacy Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 3. PMG Ebony 19K, Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, NE, Sire: HRRR 6H
1. JNCC Outlander 357L, Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO, Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET; 2. KKKG Triple K Linus H44L, Joseph Tollett, Basehor, KS, Sire: DCH Triple K Husker G413; 3.KKKG Triple K Lariat E71L, Nick Doering, Basehor, KS, Sire: DCH Triple K Husker G413
CLASS 5 JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
Born July 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023
1. GHSC Mock Trade L65, Gage Swindler, Braymer, MO, Sire: JRI Trade Secret 253G486
West Classic
NATIONAL JUNIOR GELBVIEH BRED & OWNED BULL SHOW
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH BULL
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH SENIOR YEARLING BULL
MDR Lonesome Dove 3608L
Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, OK
Sire: PHG Just Do It J120
RESERVE BRED & OWNED JUNIOR BULL CALF
FPCC Marco Polo
Annabelle Altman, Worthington, MN
Sire: MCCA Johnny Walker Blue 160J
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
JKAB Base Runner L630
Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F
RESERVE BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH BULL
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH JUNIOR BULL CALF
LLLJ Jelly Roll 14M2
Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH SENIOR BULL CALF
JNCC Outlander 357L
Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO
Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET
RESERVE BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
GHSC Mock Trade L65
Gage Swindler, Braymer, MO
Sire: JRI Trade Secret 253G486
RESERVE BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH SENIOR BULL CALF
KKKG Triple K Linus H44L
Joseph Tollett, Basehor, KS
Sire: DCH Triple K Husker G413
RESERVE BRED & OWNED GELBVIEH SENIOR YEARLING BULL
GWTB Captain Morgan 075L
Grayson Turnmire, Excello, MO
Sire: KSI RRG Chief Mahomes 037H
2024 AGJA Way 0ut West
GELBVIEH-INFLUENCED MARKET SHOW RESULTS
CHAMPION FEEDER HEIFER
Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY, 496 lbs.
RESERVE MARKET HEIFER
Annabelle Altman, Worthington, MN, 1130 lbs.
CHAMPION MARKET STEER
Evelyn Gilbreath, Orongo, MO, 1453 lbs.
CLASS 6 JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
Born May 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023
1. JKAB Base Runner L630, Jett Baker, Stuart, OK, Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F; 2. CRLL JNCC Uptown 3166L ET, Jacie Carroll, Raymore, MO, Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536; 3. CRLL JNCC Downtown 3586L ET, Jacie Carroll, Raymore, MO, Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536
CLASS 8 SENIOR YEARLING BULL
Born January 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023
1. MDR Lonesome Dove 3608L,
RESERVE FEEDER HEIFER
Brant Altman, Worthington, MN, 378 lbs.
CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER
Lincoln Brannon, Stuart, OK, 455 lbs.
RESESRVE MARKET STEER
Cody Brown, Dwight, KS, 1207 lbs.
Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, OK, Sire: PHG Just Do It J120; 2. GWTB Captain Morgan 075L, Grayson Turnmire, Excello, MO, Sire: KSI RRG Chief Mahomes 037H
Gelbviehinfluenced market heifers & steers
CLASS 1 GELBVIEH-INFLUENCED FEEDER HEIFERS, WEIGHING 1000 LBS. OR LESS
1.Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY, 496 lbs.; 2. Brant Altman, Worthington, MN, 378 lbs.; 3. Chloe Sprague, Altoona, IA, 485 lbs.
CLASS 2 GELBVIEH-INFLUENCED MARKET HEIFERS, WEIGHING OVER 1000 LBS.
1. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD, 1192 lbs.; 2. Annabelle Altman, Worthington, MN, 1130 lbs.; 3. Genevieve Kramer, Hubbard, NE, 1180 lbs.
CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER
Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD, 1192 lbs.
RESERVE PROSPECT STEER
Grayson Maxwell, Larned, KS, 888 lbs.
CLASS 3 GELBVIEH-INFLUENCED PROSPECT STEERS, WEIGHING 1000 LBS. OR LESS
1. Lincoln Brannon, Stuart, OK, 455 lbs.; 2. Grayson Maxwell, Larned, KS, 888 lbs.
CLASS 4 GELBVIEH-INFLUENCED MARKET STEERS, WEIGHING OVER 1000 LBS.
1. Easton Bose, Orleans, NE, 1155 lbs.; 2. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD, 1176 lbs.; 3. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE, 1115 lbs.
CLASS 5 - Gelbvieh-Influenced Market Steers, weighing over 1000 lbs.
1. Cody Brown, Dwight, KS, 1207 lbs.; 2. Parker Walahoski, Overton, KS, 1274 lbs.;
3. Saige Blubaugh, Burton, KS, 1211 lbs.
CLASS 6 GELBVIEH-INFLUENCED MARKET STEERS, WEIGHING OVER 1000 LBS.
1. Evelyn Gilbreath, Orongo, MO, 1453 lbs.; 2. Paxton Blubaugh, Burton, KS, 1479 lbs.; 3.Genevieve Kramer, Hubbard, NE, 1358 lbs.
West Classic
2024 WAY OUT WEST CLASSIC NATIONAL
JUNIOR
BALANCER® SHOW
Results by Tawnie DeJong, M.S.
Photos by Next Level Images
SUPREME CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BALANCER HEIFER
CHAMPION BALANCER WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
BCFG Butlers Ms Lola 133L
Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077
THIRD OVERALL BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFFER
TGV T Bar S MS 24 Karat 1167K ET
Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
Sire: SCC SCH 24 Karat 838
The 2024 American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Way Out
West Classic national junior show was held in Woodward, Oklahoma at the Wooward County Event Center, June 30 –July 5, 2024. 174 exhibitors from 19 states participated in contests and cattle shows throughout the week. Exhibitors welcomed judge Jeff Jackson of Walnut Springs, Texas to sort 173 Balancer® bull and female entries.
RESERVE SUPREME BALANCER FEMALE
RESERVE CHAMPION BALANCER HEIFER
CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF
TGV T Bar S MS 1255L ET
Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, IN
Sire: DLW Sand Trap ET
FOURTH OVERALL BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BALANCER COW/CALF PAIR
CHAMPION BALANCER YOUNG COW/ CALF PAIR
MDR Freedom 202K
Corbin Lowe, Winfield, KS
Sire: MDR First Round Pick 9824G ET
FIFTH OVERALL BALANCER FEMALE
RESERVE BALANCER COW/CALF PAIR
RESERVE BALANCER YOUNG COW/CALF PAIR
MGA Di Trey 236K
Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, KS
Sire: PVF Metropolis 8178
2024 AGJA Way 0ut West
NATIONAL JUNIOR BALANCER® SHOW
SUPREME BRED & OWNED BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BALANCER HEIFER
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF
WLSS Sept Gossip Girl L321
Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
Sire: DUFF-JC 4Real 16250
balancer females
CLASS 1 YOUNG COW/CALF
Born January 1, 2022, to April 30, 2022
1. MDR Freedom 202K, Corbin Lowe, Winfield, KS, Sire: MDR First Round Pick 9824G ET; 2. MGA Di Trey 236K, Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, KS, Sire: PVF Metropolis 8178; 3. REA Ms RD MPL Honey Bee 210K ET, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS, Sire: JRI Probity 254D28
CLASS 2 YOUNG COW/CALF
Born 2021
1. SVVG J118, Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN, Sire: MCCA Gunner 947G; 2. CCRK Lass’s Dixie 1294J, Drew Stock, Waukon, IA, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F
CLASS 4 AGED COW/CALF
Born in 2020 or Older
1. TAU Ms Infinity 858F ET, Kale
Taubenheim, Amherst, NE, Sire: TAU Infinity 47C; 2. LRSF Jo-Leen F166 ET, Elsa Larson, Clearbook, MN, Sire: JKGF Ditka C85
CLASS 7 JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
Born March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024
1. MGA Di Trey 409M, Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, KS, Sire: SAV Rainfall 6846; 2. CCRK Lass 4386M, Drew Stock, Waukon, IA, Sire: DLW Storm 110J ET
CLASS 8 JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
Born February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024
1. TAU Ms. Holliday 488L, Kale
Taubenheim, Amherst, NE, Sire: EGL Doc Holliday D100 ET
CLASS 9 JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
Born January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2024
1. CMYB Miss Daisy 12M, Cole Youngblood, Columbus, KS, Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z; 2. JNCC Empress 4908M ET, Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO, Sire: RAIL Record Year 9190G; 3. XXB Miss Shooter 401M, Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE, Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET
CLASS 11 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023
1. JKAB Reba’s Next Step L1223, Jett Baker, Stuart, OK, Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 2. KVEE Leah 332L, Brooke Knicely, Norwich, OH, Sire: JRI Transformer 254E44
CLASS 12 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023
1. T Bar S MS 1255L ET, Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, IN, Sire: DLW Sand Trap ET; 2. BCFG Butler Ms Libby 401L, Sam Gravely, Mount Juliet, TN, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET; 3. DMC Jacqueline 143L75, Madlyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR, Sire: DMC Double Nickel 143H55
RESERVE SUPREME BRED & OWNED BALANCER FEMALE
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BALANCER COW/CALF PAIR
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BALANCER YOUNG COW/ CALF PAIR
REA Ms RD MPL Honey Bee 210K ET Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
Sire: JRI Probity 254D28
CLASS 13 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born October 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023
1. BCFG Butlers Ms Lorrie 133L1, Lily Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077; 2. T Bar S Primrose 5051L ET, Kyla Mather, Wilsall, MT, Sire: Riverstone Vegas 49H; 3. KRYB Lainey 7L, Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, KS, Sire: TTTT 4T Pure Profit ET
CLASS 14 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born September 15, 2023, to September 30, 2023
1. TJB Vanessa 4103C 3144L ET, Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET; 2. TJB 3138L Anissa 965G 3138L, Ava Dagger, Cable, OH, Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F; 3. JPOP Miss Mumina 308L, Johnathon Pope, Ravenna, NE, Sire: TAU Night Shift 69H
CLASS 15 SENIOR HEIFER CALF
Born September 1, 2023, to September 14, 2023
1. BCFG Butlers Ms Laney 726L1, Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET; 2. WLSS Sept Gossip Girl L321, Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE, Sire: DUFFJC 4Real 16250; 3. JNCC Empire’s Raven 368L, Bo Nowack-Schlottog, Bland, MO, Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET
CLASS 17 INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER
Born June 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023
1. JRI Bridesmaid 253L238, Lily Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: Deer Valley Growth Fund; 2. JRI 68L380ET, Ella Hoetzel, Olsburg, KS, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET; 3. LRSF Sunshine L317 ET, Eric Larson, Clearbrook, MN, Sire: GRU Just N Time 714J
CLASS 18 INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER
Born May 1, 2023, to May 31, 2023
1. SEPT Playing for Keeps L313, Karson Brooks, Bennet, NE, Sire: EGL Doc Holliday D100 ET; 2. SKYB Lilo 3180L, Bode Martin, Oregon, IL, Sire: BAG Fast Back F304; 3. TMRC T/R 908G Empress 701L, Jett Baker, Stuart, OK, Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72
CLASS 20 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
Born April 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023
1. GHGF Lindy 10L1 ET, Shelby Candler, Weaverville, NC, Sire: H/H Silent Majority 0248; 2. LARA Candidly Speaking 416L, Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, OH, Sire: TJB Dominic 844F; 3. Gypsy’s Gold 301L ET, Paxton Blubaugh, Burrton, KS, Sire: SCC SCH 24 Karat 838
West Classic
CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
CMYB Miss Daisy 12M
Cole Youngblood, Columbus, KS
Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z
CHAMPION BALANCER
INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER
JRI Bridesmaid 253L238
Lily Judd, Pomona, KS
Sire: Deer Valley Growth Fund
RESERVE BALANCER SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
GHGF Lindy 10L1 ET
Shelby Candler, Weaverville, NC
Sire: H/H Silent Majority 0248
RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR HEIFER CALF
MGA Di Trey 409M
Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, KS
Sire: SAV Rainfall 6846
RESERVE BALANCER INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER
SEPT Playing For Keeps L313
Karson Brooks, Bennet, NE
Sire: EGL Doc Holliday D100 ET
RESERVE BALANCER WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
VLK Chocolate L335
Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
Sire: MDR First Round Pick 9824G ET
RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF
BCFG Butlers Ms Lorrie 133L1
Lily Judd, Pomona, KS
Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077
CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
DTK Lovin Lizzy E027L
Megan Walahoski, Overton, NE
Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077
RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER
TJB Velvet 978G 2135K
Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA
Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET
2024 AGJA Way 0ut West
NATIONAL JUNIOR BRED & OWNED
BALANCER® BULL SHOW
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BALANCER BULL
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED SENIOR YEARLING BULL
MDR First Rounder 3883L ET Kyson Theil, Kaw City, OK Sire: MDR First Round Pick 9824G ET
CLASS 21 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
Born March 18, 2023, to March 31, 2023
1. DTK Lovin Lizzy E027L, Megan Walahoski, Overton, NE, Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077; 2. ELC Ms. Bella 01L, Camden Cooper, Larned, KS, Sire: GRU Mr Gunfight 711J; 3. ELC Ms. Branded Man 21L, Isabel Petersilie, Ness City, KS, Sire: HTFM Mr Branded Man F800
CLASS 22 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
Born March 7, 2023, to March 17, 2023
1. HTFM Hilltops Lava L322, Evelyn Gilbreath, Orongo, MO, Sire: HTFM Mr Equalizer E711; 2. MDR Clara Allen 305L, Brock Lowe, Winfield, KS, Sire: MDR First Step 7549E; 3. REA Ms Red Maple Elegance 321L, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS, Sire: XXB Shootout 045J ET
CLASS 23 SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
Born March 1, 2023, to March 6, 2023
1. GRU Ms Lori Darling 315L, William Meinhardt, Onaga, KS, Sire: GRU Grand Plan 744G; 2. DLW Ms Matron 340L, Kallan Warner, Arapahoe, NE, Sire: GDV T Bar S Casino 115G ET; 3. SEPT Walk the Runway L343 ET, Connor Blubaugh, Burrton, KS, Sire: Colburn Primo 5153
CLASS 25 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
Born February 10, 2023, to February 28, 2023
1. VLK Chocolate L335, Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD, Sire: MDR First Round Pick 9824G ET; 2. DLW Ms Casino 342L, Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, SD, Sire: GDV T Bar S Caino 115G ET; 3. TJB Anissa 954G L433 ET, Ava Dagger, Cable, OH, Sire: JKGF 417 Justice F819
CLASS 26 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
Born February 1, 2023, to February 9, 2023
1. RUPP Lexus 307L ET, Sarah Carroll, Raymore, MO, Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET; 2. XXB Miss Thelma 901, Easton Bose, Orleans, NE, Sire: XXB Block Party; 3. VOS Suicide Sal 465L, Weston Voss, Bruning, NE, Sire: Schilling’s R&L Confidential
CLASS 27 WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
Born January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2023
1. BCFG Butlers Ms Lola 133L, Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA, Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077; 2. XXB Miss Lead the Way 319L ET, Cody Brown, Dwight, KS, Sire: Conley Lead the Way 0738; 3. MDR Lana 301L, Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY, Sire: MDR First Step 7549E
RESERVE BRED & OWNED BALANCER BULL
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED JUNIOR BULL CALF
HLN Kingston 104M Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, OK Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72
CLASS 29 SENIOR HEIFER
Born November 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022
1.GCRK LHC Sweet Annie 298K ET, Molly Anderson, Marion, NC, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET; 2. JACY Follow You to Virgie 222K, Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, SD, Sire: GDV T Bar S Casino 115G ET; 3. LBVF Luna K003, Karlie Janeczko, Leavenworth, KS, Sire: LBVF Gameday G012
CLASS 30 SENIOR HEIFER
Born October 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022
1. T Bar S Ms 24 Karat 1167K ET, Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA, Sire: SCC SCH 24 Karat 838; 2. BCFG Butlers Ms Katrina 386K, Henry Stewart, Judsonia, AR, Sire: PHG Hamilton H10; 3. LLLI 3L Sugar 14K10, Cash Pitts, Fort Scott, KS, Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G
CLASS 31 SENIOR HEIFER
Born September 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022
1. TJB Velvet 978G 2135K, Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET; 2. TJB Vickie Vale 292K, Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA, Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET; 3. TLRR Prima Bella K271 ET, Ethan Pippins, Bluejacket, OK, Sire: Colburn Primo 5153
CLASS 32 SENIOR HEIFER
Born May 1, 2022, to August 31, 2022
1. JRI Ms Regalia 270K398, Levi Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: JRI Prescribed Remedy 253E38; 2. JRI Ms Puttin on the Ritz 176K38, Lacy Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97; 3. JRI Ms Prim N Proper 254K280, Lily Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: Basin Payweight 1682
balancer bulls
CLASS 1 JUNIOR BULL CALF
Born March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024
1. SVVG Lazarus M459, Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN, Sire: SVVG H13 ET; 2. 207M312, Lily Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: JRI Senator 213J37; 3. FPCC Magellan 4335M, Anna Gordon, Worthington, MN
CLASS 2 JUNIOR BULL CALF
Born January 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024
1. HLN Kingston 104M, Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, OK, Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 2. Mr Red Maple Hornet 402M, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS, Sire: BAG Mr Cap Hill 3GA; 3. SVVG Nazareth M404, Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN, Sire: TAU Night Shift 69H
West Classic
RESERVE BRED & OWNED BALANCER
JUNIOR BULL CALF
REA Mr Red Maple Hornet 402M
Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
Sire: BAG Mr Cap Hill 3GA
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED
BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
JRI Raphael 9L35
Levi Judd, Pomona, KS
Sire: JRI Relentless 170H281
CLASS 4A SENIOR BULL CALF
Born November 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023
1. KAEL Casper L1, Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO, Sire: PVF Insight 0129
CLASS 4B SENIOR BULL CALF
Born September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023
1. CBRO Big Shot 2390L, Cody Brown, Dwight, KS, Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET
CLASS 6 JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
Born July 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023
1. JRI Raphael 9L35, Levi Judd, Pomona, KS, Sire: JRI Relentless 170H281; 2. SPW Louis Vuitton 001L, Spencer Walahoski, Overton, NE, Sire: SEPT Paranormal J1131 ET
CLASS 7 JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
Born May 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023
1. KGW Jude L304, William Kreidermacher, Altura, MN, Sire: PGGC Mr. Grove Herbert 17H
CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BALANCER
SENIOR BULL CALF
CBRO Big Shot 2390L
Cody Brown, Dwight, KS
Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET
RESERVE BRED & OWNED BALANCER
JUNIOR YEARLING BULL
SPW Louis Vuitton 001L
Spencer Walahoski, Overton, NE
Sire: SEPT Paranormal J1131 ET
CLASS 9 SENIOR YEARLING BULL
Born January 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023
1. MDR First Rounder 3883L ET, Kyson Theil, Kaw City, OK, Sire: MDR First Round Pick 9824G ET; 2. MR Red Maple Lonestar 302L, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, NE, Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 3. JTK Empire 321L, Kale Cook, Lindsay, OK, EGL Lifeline B101
RESERVE BRED & OWNED BALANCER
SENIOR BULL CALF
KAEL Casper L1
Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
Sire: PVF Insight 0129
RESERVE BRED & OWNED BALANCER
SENIOR YEARLING BULL
MR Red Maple Lonestar 302L
Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, NE
Sire: EGL Lifeline B101
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2024 AGJA Way 0ut West
CONTEST RESULTS
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN
1. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
2. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
3. Mikayla Berg, Wellston, OK
4. Johnny Pope, Ravenna, NE
5. Bo Nowack-Schlottog, Bland, MO
6 Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
7. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
8. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
9. Brennan Anderson, Ash Grove, MO
10. Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE WRITING
1. Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY
2. Addy Winter-Shearer, Hillsboro, KS
3. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
4. Maya Carroll, Bland, MO
5. Alaina Winter-Shearer, Hillsboro, KS
6. Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
7. Lainey Kendig, Osborne, KS
8. Karson Brooks, Bennet, NE
9. Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO
10. Haley Nelson, Jay, OK
INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN
1. Maya Carroll, Bland, MO
2. Isabel Petersilie, Ness City, KS
3. Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
4. Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA
5. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
6. Cash Pitts, Fort Scott, KS
7. Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
8. Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO
9. Trinity Dreckshage, Shelbyville, MO
10. Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY
SENIOR CREATIVE WRITING
1. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
2. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
3. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
4. Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR
5. Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE
6. Brittany Anderson, Ash Grove, MO
7. Jolie Perry, Bland, MO
8. Addyson Primm, Jasper, MO
9. Sydney Pruitt, Bloomfield, KY
10. Abbie Shobe, Wyandotte, OK
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN
1. Brodie Lairmore, Bland, MO
2. Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE
3. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
4. Sydney Pruitt, Bloomfield, KY
5. Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, SD
6. Jolie Perry, Bland, MO
7. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
8. Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, NE
9. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
10. Sarah Carroll, Bland, MO
JUNIOR VIDEO
1. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
2. Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
3. Mikayla Berg, Wellston, OK
4. Ava Dagger, Cable, OH
5. Addison Maxwell, Larned, KS
6. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
7. Dustin Cibula, Clutier, IA
8. Duke Swindler, Braymer, MO
9. Emerson Sickler, Gladstone, ND
10. Kole Maxwell, Larned, KS
JUNIOR CREATIVE WRITING
1. Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
2. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
3. Dustin Cibula, Clutier, IA
4. Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
5. Duke Swindler, Braymer, MO
6. Grayson Campbell, Alva, OK
7. Kole Maxwell, Larned, KS
8. Colt Swindler, Braymer, MO
9. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
10. Aubrey Petersilie, Ness City, KS
INTERMEDIATE VIDEO
1. Maya Carroll, Bland, MO
2. Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
3. Jadyn Petersilie, Rush Center, KS
4. Dylan Swindler, Braymer, MO
5. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
6. Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, ND
7. Grayson Maxwell, Larned, KS
8. Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, OH
9. Lillian Shobe, Wyandotte, OK
10. Wyatt Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
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SENIOR VIDEO
1. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
2. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
3. Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR
4. Sydney Pruitt, Bloomfield, KY
5. Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE
6. Gage Swindler, Braymer, MO
7. Abbie Shobe, Wyandotte, OK
8. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
JUNIOR POSTER
1. Jaylin Berg, Wellston, OK
2. Mikayla Berg, Wellston, OK
3. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
4. Krisa Overmiller, Smith Center, KS
5. Duke Swindler, Braymer, MO
6. Colt Swindler, Braymer, MO
7. Brantley Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
8. Kole Maxwell, Larned, KS
9. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
10. Reid Overmiller, Smith Center, KS
JUNIOR AG PODCAST
1. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
2. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
3. Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
4. Mikayla Berg, Wellston, OK
5. Kole Maxwell, Larned, KS
6. Addison Maxwell, Larned, KS
7. Ava Dagger, Cable, OH
8. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
9. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
10. Johnny Pope, Ravenna, NE
INTERMEDIATE POSTER
1. Alaina Winter-Shearer, Hillsboro, KS
2. Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO
3. Kallan Warner, Arapahoe, NE
4. Addy Winter-Shearer, Hillsboro, KS
5. Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
6. Cash Pitts, Fort Scott, KS
7. Paxton Blubaugh, Burton, KS
8. Maya Carroll, Bland, MO
9. Grayson Maxwell, Larned, KS
10. Dylan Swindler, Braymer, MO
INTERMEDIATE AG PODCAST
1. Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, ND
2. Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY
3. Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
4. Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, OH
5. Ethan Petersilie, Rush Center, KS
6. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
7. Lillian Shobe, Wyandotte, OK
8. Grayson Maxwell, Larned, KS
9. Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
10. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
SENIOR POSTER
1. Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE
2. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
3. Emily Crane, Jasper, MO
4. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
5. Sarah Carroll, Bland, MO
6. Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, KS
7. Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR
8. Addyson Primm, Jasper, MO
9. Jolie Perry, Bland, MO
10. Gage Swindler, Braymer, MO
SENIOR AG PODCAST
1. Sarah Carroll, Bland, MO
2. Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE
3. Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR
4. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
5. Jolie Perry, Bland, MO
6. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
7. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
8. Abbie Shobe, Wyandotte, OK
JUNIOR PHOTO
1. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
2. Emerson Sickler, Gladstone, ND
3. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
4. Mikayla Berg, Wellston, OK
5. Kole Maxwell, Larned, KS
6. Kole Brooks, Bennet, KS
7. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
8. Colt Swindler, Braymer, MO
9. Brantley Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
10. Colt Swindler, Braymer, MO
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CONTEST RESULTS
INTERMEDIATE PHOTO
1. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
2. Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, OH
3. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
4. Lainey Kendig, Osborne, KS
5. Kyla Mather, Wilsall, MT
6. Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA
7. Lacy Judd, Pomona, KS
8. Easton Bose, Orlean, NE
9. Karson Brooks, Bennet, NE
10. Claire Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
SENIOR QUIZ BOWL CHAMPION TEAM
Spencer Walahoski, Overton, NE
Parker Walahoski, Overton, NE
Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, NE
Adyson Groteluschen, Columbus, NE
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Anna Gordon, Worthington, MN
Montana Wilson, Worthington, MN
Ava Larson, Clearbrook, MN
Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, ND
SENIOR PHOTO
1. Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, KS
2. Grant Stroud, Lake, MS
3. Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, SD
4. Grant Stroud, Lake, MS
5. Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, SD
6. Grant Stroud, Lake, MS
7. Brittany Anderson, Ash Grove, MO
8. Lincoln Martin, Bucklin, KS
9. Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, KS
10. Gage Swindler, Braymer, MO
JUNIOR SALES TALK
1. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
2. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
3. Brantley Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
4. Ava Dagger, Cable, OH
5. Kole Maxwell, Larned, KS
6. Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
7. Brock Lowe, Winfield, KS
8. Hendrix Jarvis, Phillipsburg, KS
9. Anna Altman, Worthington, MN
10. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
JUNIOR QUIZ BOWL CHAMPION TEAM
Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
Henry Stewart, Judsonia, AR
Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
Megan Walahoski, Overton, NE
Abigail Helms, Holbrook, NE
INTERMEDIATE SALES TALK
1. Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO
2. Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
3. Alaina Winter-Shearer, Hillsboro, KS
4. Paxton Blubaugh, Burton, KS
5. Shawna Cibula, Clutier, IA
6. Brayton Cibula, Clutier, IA
7. Grayson Maxwell, Larned, KS
8. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
9. Jarrett Phillips, Cole Camp, MO
10. Garrett Dunn, St. John, KS
INTERMEDIATE QUIZ BOWL CHAMPION TEAM
Trinity Dreckshage, Shelbyville, MO
Maya Carroll, Bland, MO
Claire Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
Wyatt Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Reagan Clines, Springfield, MO
Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
Khloe Viebrock, Stover, MO
Leighton Tinney, Mora, MO
SENIOR SALES TALK
1. Preston Dunn, St. John, KS
2. Lily Judd, Pomona, KS
3. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
4. Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, NE
5. Spencer Walahoski, Overton, NE
6. Drew Stock, Waukon, IA
7. Sarah Carroll, Bland, MO
8. Nick Doering, Basehor, KS
9. Jacie Carroll, Bland, MO
10. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
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JUNIOR PREPARED SPEAKING
1. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
2. Dustin Cibula, Clutier, IA
3. Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
4. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
5. Sara Beth Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY
6. Johnny Pope, Ravenna, NE
7. Addison Maxwell, Larned, KS
8. Mikayla Berg, Wellston, OK
9. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
10. Lawton Geppert, Pierre, SD
INTERMEDIATE SKILL-A-THON
1. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
2. Garrett Dunn, St. John, KS
3. Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, ND
4. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
5. Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
6. Aden Shaw, Agra, KS
7. Lindy McClure, Hugoton, KS
8. Brayton Cibula, Clutier, IA
9. Trinity Dreckshage, Shelbyville, MO
10. Jadyn Petersilie, Rush Center, KS
INTERMEDIATE PREPARED SPEAKING
1. Ethan Petersilie, Rush Center, KS
2. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
3. Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
4. Grayson Maxwell, Larned, KS
5. Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, MO
6. Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, KY
7. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
8. Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, OH
9. Karson Brooks, Bennet, NE
10. Wyatt Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
SENIOR SKILL-A-THON
1. Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, NE
2. Bode Martin, Oregon, IL
3. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
4. Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, OK
5. Preston Dunn, St. John, KS
6. Parker Walahoski, Overton, NE
7. Spencer Walahoski, Overton, NE
8. Ian Dunn, St. John, KS
9. Drew Stock, Waukon, IA
10. Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR
SENIOR PREPARED SPEAKING
1. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
2. Madalyn Johnson, Judsonia, AR
3. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
4. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
5. Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, NE
6. Sarah Carroll, Bland, MO
7. Jolie Perry, Bland, MO
8. Sadie Morris, Batesville, MS
JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL JUDGING
1. Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
2. Addison Maxwell, Larned, KS
3. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
4. Katelyn Campbell, Alva, OK
5. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
6. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
7. Lincoln Brannon, Stuart, OK
8. Reid Overmiller, Smith Center, KS
9. Lucas Clines, Springfield, MO
10. Duke Swindler, Braymer, MO
JUNIOR SKILL-A-THON
1. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
2. Lincoln Brannon, Stuart, OK
3. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
4. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
5. Brantley Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
6. Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
7. Dylan Larson, Clearbrook, MN
8. Rylan Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, OH
9. Megan Walahoski, Overton, NE
10. Dustin Cibula, Clutier, IA
INTERMEDIATE INDIVIDUAL JUDGING
1. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
2. Lacy Judd, Pomona, KS
3. Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
4. Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
5. Dylan Swindler, Braymer, MO
6. Brayton Cibula, Clutier, IA
7. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
8. Ella Hoeltzel, Olsburg, KS
9. Trinity Dreckshage, Shelbyville, MO
10. Kolton Phillips, Cole Camp, MO
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CONTEST RESULTS
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL JUDGING
1. Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, NE
2. Isabel Lowe, Adrian, MO
3. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
4. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
5. Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
6. Adyson Groteluschen, Columbus, NE
7. Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, KS
8. Grant Gosney
9. Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, NE
10. Gabi Tebo, Idaville, IN
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
1. Megan Walahoski, Overton, NE
2. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
3. Mikayla Berg, Wellston, OK
4. Anna Altman, Worthington, MN
5. Grant Walahoski, Overton, NE
6. Weston Voss, Bruning, NE
7. Henry Stewart, Judsonia, AR
8. Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
9. Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
10. Lawton Geppert, Highmore, SD
JUNIOR TEAM JUDGING CHAMPION TEAM
Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
Lincoln Brannon, Stuart, OK
Katelyn Campbell, Alva, OK
Grayson Campbell, Alva, OK
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Abigail Helms, Holbrook, NE
Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
Megan Walahoski, Overton, NE
INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
1. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
2. Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA
3. Kyla Mather, Wilsall, MT
4. Olivia Maddox, Chickamauga, GA
5. Karlie Janeckzo, Leavenworth, KS
6. Ella Hoeltzel, Olsburg, KS
7. Easton Bose, Orleans, NE
8. Karson Brooks, Bennet, NE
9. Shawna Cibula, Clutier, IA
10. Carter Voss, Bruning, NE
INTERMEDIATE TEAM JUDGING CHAMPION TEAM
Dylan Swindler, Braymer, MO
Kolton Phillips, Cole Camp, MO
Reagan Clines, Springfield, MO
Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Brayton Cibula, Clutier, IA
Shawna Cibula, Clutier, IA
Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
Wyatt Sperfslage, Winthrop, IA
SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
1. Spencer Walahoski, Overton, NE
2. Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, IN
3. Shelby Candler, Cleveland, NC
4. Cameron Nowack, Bland, MO
5. Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, NE
6. Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, SD
7. Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, OK
8. Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, NE
9. Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, NE
10. Allie Raab, Markle, IN
SENIOR TEAM JUDGING CHAMPION TEAM
Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, NE
Spencer Walahoski, Overton, NE
Parker Walahoski, Overton, NE
Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, NE
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Isabel Lowe, Adrian, MO
Jessie Lowe, Adrian, MO
Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, OK
Jolie Perry, Bland, MO
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE TEAM FITTING CHAMPION TEAM
Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
Grant Walahoski, Overton, NE
Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
Easton Bose, Orleans, NE
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Breckon Murray, Kingfisher, OK
Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
Lincoln Brannon, Stuart, OK
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SENIOR TEAM FITTING CHAMPION TEAM
Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, OK
Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, OK
RESERVE CHAMPION TEAM
Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, KS
Cole Youngblood, Columbus, KS
MOST POP CAN TABS COLLECTED
1. Missouri, 165 lbs.
2. Kansas, 122 lbs.
3. Nebraska, 73 lbs.
Owen Spencer, Pierre, SD
Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, WA 3. Mallory Mahoney, Robertsdale, AL
4. Owen Sauer, Lewiston, MN
5. Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, NE
6. Kate Strackeljahn, Saint James, MO
7. Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, NE
8. Kole Brooks, Bennet, NE
9. Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, KS
10. Justine Pope, Ravenna, NE
STATE HERDSMANSHIP
STATES WITH 10 HEAD OR LESS
Champion – South Dakota Reserve – Alabama
STATE HERDSMANSHIP
STATES WITH 11 HEAD OR MORE
Champion – Nebraska Reserve – Oklahoma
STATE CHALLENGE CUP
STATES WITH 10 OR LESS MEMBERS PARTICIPATING
Champion – South Dakota Reserve – Ohio
STATE CHALLENGE CUP
STATES WITH 11 OR MORE MEMBERS PARTICIPATING
Champion – Kansas Reserve – Missouri
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Jett Baker, Stuart, OK
AGJA JUNIOR BREEDER OF THE YEAR
Lily Judd, Pomona, KS
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JUDD WINS TONY HAYEK
MEMORIAL AWARD
by TINA CIBULA ,
The Tony Hayek Memorial was established 20 years ago. Tony loved cattle, kids and having a good time. Junior Classic was his family vacation nearly every year. Tony’s children Tina, Stan, Shellina, and Janelle were all active in the American Gelbvieh Junior Association. Three of the four have chosen to continue with their own herds (Cib’s Gelbvieh, Herink Gelbvieh, and Taubenheim Gelbvieh).
Tony’s influence in the breed lives on through his kids and grandkids as they participate in many shows and other Gelbvieh activities.
Tony was passionate about Gelbvieh cattle and knew the breed’s future was in the hands of the younger generations. He found great joy in teaching the youth about the Gelbvieh breed and helping them with their livestock projects. He
loved watching kids exhibit cattle, but he always wanted them to understand the skills that are needed outside of the show ring to breed quality cattle. Showing cattle takes a great deal of skill but competing in the bred and owned division takes that skill to a much higher level. It is for that reason that the bred and owned show was always one of his favorites.
Congratulations to Lacy Judd of Pomona, Kansas on achieving Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Heifer honors. Tony would be very proud of your dedication to breeding outstanding Gelbvieh genetics.
Daughter of Tony Hayek
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CARROLL CHOSEN AS 2024-2025 AGJA AMBASSADOR
Congratulations to Sarah Carroll of Raymore, Missouri, daughter of Dr. Dan Carroll and Laura Sharp, for being selected as the 2024-2025 American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Ambassador.
Sarah is a 10-year member of the AGJA, a soon-to-be freshman at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas this fall majoring in Health Sciences and Agriculture Business and has been active in 4-H, student council, the Heart of American Gelbvieh Junior Association (HAGJA), and her family’s Gelbvieh cattle operation. Currently, she serves as Vice President of Youth Leadership and on the Bylaws Committee for the HAGJA.
When asked why she decided to apply for the AGJA Ambassador position, Carroll had this to say, “For years, the AGJA Ambassadors have honored tradition while pushing for promotion and progression for the Gelbvieh breed, as well as the junior organization. As the AGJA Ambassador, I would like to uphold the tradition of facilitating those opportunities for the next generation of juniors coming up.”
Candidates for the AGJA Ambassador go through a rigorous application process, including an application packet with an activities resume, Gelbvieh involvement and an interest essay, as well as an in-person interview process during Junior Classic
and presenting a speech during the Annual AGJA Meeting on the Wednesday of Junior Classic. A panel of judges evaluates all of these application pieces using a rubric, and Carroll was selected as the winner. We asked Sarah what she was most looking forward to for the upcoming year serving as AGJA Ambassador. “Over the next year as Ambassador, I promise to both promote the Gelbvieh breed and encourage juniors to maintain a progressive mindset as members and breeders. I look forward to working with juniors, promoting our genetics, and organizing a service project to begin a program to provide polos, banquet tickets, Sullivan’s gift cards, and more to AGJA members and families that my need a little extra help to make the trip to the 2025 AGJA Classic in Tennessee a little easier.”
The AGJA created the Ambassador program to encourage and support youth development in the breed’s activities. The Ambassador will represent the AGJA at Gelbvieh functions throughout the year, including shows at the local, regional, state and national levels. We wish Sarah the best of luck in her new role as the 2024-2025 AGJA Ambassador.
HONORARY FRIEND OF THE AGJA
Each year the American Gelbvieh Junior Association awards an Honorary Friend of the AGJA. The recipients of this award are families and individuals who go above and beyond to help the youth of our organization. This year’s recipient is a family that is no stranger to the Gelbvieh breed. The Vehige family of Billings, Missouri was recognized as the Honorary Friend of the AGJA at the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic awards banquet, which was held on Friday, July 5, 2024, in Woodward, Oklahoma.
Tom or Coach as most of us know him, has always been an advocate for juniors. Tom has worn many hats within the association. He is currently serving as one of our junior advisors, as well as serving as an AGA board member. Stacy is constantly making sure everyone is taken care of and treats all of us like her own. All three of Tom and Stacy’s kids grew up in this association, all serving on the AGJA junior board
of directors. Justin has always offered a helping hand, words of advice, or encouragement and has helped countless juniors learn how to fit, clip, and feed their projects. Kyle is always there with a friendly joke, is always the first to step up to help a junior member and knows just what to say in every situation – his wife Jera has been the perfect addition to their family. Last but certainly not least, Grace has been an example for all of this to follow. Grace served for three years as President for this organization. She led during a time of growth and change. The effects of her leadership are still being felt today. It is my great honor to award this year’s Friend of the AGJA to T Bar S Cattle Company - The Vehige Family.
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2024 AGJA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
by TAWNIE DEJONG, M.S.
The future of the Gelbvieh breed looks brighter each and every year! This year, nine scholarships were awarded totaling $6,250 at the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic Awards Banquet in Woodward, Oklahoma on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Preston Dunn, son of Brian and Carolyn Dunn of Saint Johns, Kansas, was awarded the $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship. Preston will be a junior at Kansas State University and is majoring in Animal Sciences and Agricultural Economics. At KSU, Preston is an active member of the FarmHouse Fraternity, Student Alumni Board, serves as a College of Agriculture Ambassador and still finds time to manage his own auctioneering business, Wild Horse Enterprises.
Jaylea Pope, daughter of Jeff and Jeanne Pope of Ravenna, Nebraska, was awarded the $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship. Jaylea will be a junior at University of Nebraska-Lincoln studying Agriculture Communications and Animal Science. Jaylea is currently serving her second two-year term on the AGJA Board of Directors, is active on the UNL Livestock Judging Team and is a past Nebraska State FFA Officer and active 4-H member.
Gentry Warner, daughter of Dan and Kate Warner of Arapahoe, Nebraska, was awarded the $750 Jacky Leonhardt Memorial Scholarship. This is a newly established scholarship through the AGJA by Jacky’s family to honor her contributions and commitment to the AGJA. Gentry will be a sophomore at Kansas State University this fall, majoring in Agriculture Education with a minor in Animal Science. Gentry has future plans to become an Ag Teacher and is active in the KSU Ag Ed Club, Kappa Delta and the Nebraska Junior Gelbvieh Association. Gentry was recently re-elected to a second two-year term serving on the AGJA Board of Directors and was re-elected to serve as the 2024-2025 AGJA Vice President.
Lincoln Martin, son of Eric and Holly Martin of Bucklin Kansas, was awarded the $500 Rea Memorial Scholarship. Lincoln will be a freshman at Butler Community College majoring in Agribusiness with a career interest in Ag Sales down the road. Lincoln continues to be highly involved in the AGJA serving his second year of his twoyear term on the AGJA Board of Directors.
Spencer Walahoski, son of Jared and Kris Walahoski of Overton, Nebraska, was awarded one of two $750 AGJA scholarships. Spencer will be a sophomore at West Texas A&M University and is studying Animal Science. This fall, he will also be joining the West Texas Meat Judging Team and is currently active Block and Bridle, Collegiate Farm Bureau and is a student employee at the West Texas Meat Lab.
Jaycie Forbes, daughter of Troy and Pam Forbes of De Smet, South Dakota, was awarded the second $750 AGJA scholarship. Jaycie will be a senior at South Dakota State University and is majoring in Agriculture Communications with minors in Advertising and Digital Media. Jaycie has had a lot of previous involvement in FFA, 4-H and athletics and continues to be an active leader in the AGJA, serving for a third year as the 2024-2025 AGJA President in her upcoming fourth year on the AGJA Board of Directors.
Sarah Carroll, daughter of Dr. Dan Carroll and Laura Sharp of Raymore, Missouri, was awarded the $500 AGJA scholarship. Sarah will be a freshman at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas this fall, studying Health Sciences and Agriculture Business. Sarah was also recently selected to serve as the 2024-2025 AGJA Ambassador.
Ian Dunn, son of Brian and Carolyn Dunn of Saint Johns, Kansas, was awarded the $500 Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship. Ian will be a freshman at Kansas State University this fall majoring in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Animal Science with ultimate plans to return to his family’s seedstock Gelbvieh operation.
Braxton Murray, son of Matt and Andrea Murray of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, was awarded the $500 Mary Zillinger Cates Scholarship. Braxton will be a freshman at Redlands Community College, majoring in Finance. In the future, Braxton hopes to become a loan officer and continue to maintain his herd of Gelbvieh cattle. Braxton’s involvement in the AGJA continues to increase as he has just been elected to a 2024-2026 term on the AGJA Board of Directors and as the 2024-2025 AGJA BOD Treasurer.
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CREATIVE WRITING WINNERS
Each year, AGJA members are offered the opportunity to compete in a creative writing contest to showcase both their writing skills and passion for the beef industry. The winners of this contest are published in this issue to highlight both their writing skills and subject knowledge.
Seniors were given the following prompt; The beef industry has a unique opportunity to rebuild the nation’s cowherd. As you think about this opportunity, how do you see the Gelbvieh breed increasing market share? Explain the benefits of utilizing Gelbvieh females to move the beef industry forward in every segment (commercial cow/ calf, seedstock, feedlots, packing plants, etc.).
SENIOR DIVISION CHAMPION
The Future of Beef: Unlocking the Benefits of Gelbvieh Across All Industry Segments
Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo
There is an opportunity in the beef industry to piece together your herd. Research shows that cattle numbers are at an all-time low. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, there are 28.2 million beef cows in the United States as of January 1, 2024, down two percent from last year. Producers want to choose a breed that ensures they will make a superior profit. Gelbvieh is guaranteed to add quality to any cattle herd throughout every segment of the beef industry. Gelbvieh cattle are the gateway to quality and efficiency.
Intermediates understand every producer has profound reasoning for choosing their breed of choice. Their essays answered: why did you choose Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle? How can you use your “why” to aid in marketing the breed to other producers?
Juniors were challenged to think back to the first time they showed a Gelbvieh or Balancer calf. Who was their calf? Why did they choose to show this one? They were to describe the show in detail (paint the picture) and tell what was learned from the experience.
Right now the beef industry stands at the edge of a unique opportunity to renovate the nation’s cowherd. The Gelbvieh breed is an essential piece to drive significant gains across all segments of the industry. From commercial cow/calf operations to seedstock, feedlots, and packing plants, the Gelbvieh breed offers a great number of benefits that can enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability. By leveraging the built-in strengths of Gelbvieh females, the beef industry can not only increase its market share, but also secure a booming future for all stakeholders involved.
In the commercial cow/calf segment, Gelbvieh females offer maternal advantages through longevity, added fertility, and more pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed. These advantages provide support for herd performance and economic returns. These cows are knowingly
recognized for their maternal strengths that can help improve the cattle industry and the nation’s cowherd. Gelbvieh genetics lay out the basis for profitability which is what producers desire. Keep in mind these attributes are critical for commercial cow/calf operations aiming to maximize calf crop and minimize labor and costs.
Moving into the seedstock segment, when it comes to wanting to raise high-quality, performance-orientated cattle, Gelbvieh should be a breed to include within your herd. This breed offers genetic diversity and higher-ranking performance traits that can boost the quality of breeding programs. Gelbvieh females are strong in fertility and longevity which will translate to increased reproductive efficiency in seedstock operations. This helps reduce replacement rates, leading to lower input costs and higher overall productivity.
All seedstock producers want to be able to compete in the beef industry, they want to be known around the nation for having the most efficient herd which will bring in more customers. Gelbvieh has proven to be the key to accomplishing this goal for many herd owners. Gelbvieh bulls are known for their growth performance, carcass quality, and feed efficiency, these traits are highly desired in today’s competitive market. Gelbvieh bulls can enhance the genetics of producer’s cows, which would offer superior breeding stock to commercial producers. This will not only nourish the reputation of the seedstock operation but also help the overall improvement of the nation’s cowherd.
When it comes to the feedlot segment of the cattle industry, producers will be happy to see that Gelbvieh-influenced cattle stand out from the rest because of their feedlot efficiency, rapid growth, excellent
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muscling, and marketability. They display wonderful feed efficiency and higher average daily gain which are desired factors to ensure profitability.
Gelbvieh cattle maintain a special ability to convert feed into muscle mass efficiently, which happens to bring higher average daily gains and reduced feed costs. This all translates into more pounds of beef produced per unit of feed, enhancing the economic viability of feedlot operations.
Additionally, Gelbvieh cattle exhibit desirable carcass traits, such as highquality marbling and favorable yield grades. According to an Progressive Cattle website article, “Gelbvieh-influenced cattle provide added carcass weight. At the end of the day, they were still paid in pounds. They also add rib-eye, more gaining ability, and feed efficiency. All highly valuable things.” These features are key for meeting consumer demand for premium beef products and for achieving higher carcass values. The breed’s ability to produce lean, well-muscled carcasses without sacrificing marbling ensures that feedlot operators can deliver a steady, high-quality product to the market.
At the packing plant level, we know Gelbvieh performs well at the feedyard but they also carry grade and value onto the rail. The benefits of using Gelbvieh cattle become more clear. The breed’s superior carcass traits develop an increase in yield and improved meat quality, which are desired factors for profitability in the packing industry. According to the
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION CHAMPION
Clara Bishop, Coxs Creek, Ky.
Growing up, I’ve always loved summer. From hours upon hours spent in the swimming pool to the endless amounts of popsicles consumed to the long and fun county fair beef shows, it’s definitely an exciting time of year. In 2023, right before show season started, we received a call from some people we knew at the time who were interested in our show string for the year. We told them we didn’t have a solid plan together yet, but that we’d get back to them. Two months later, I was in a vehicle en route to Kendallville, Indiana, and my life was about to be changed forever.
We got to our final destination after six tiring hours in the truck- and it was twenty degrees. We introduced ourselves and walked through some pens of cattle until our eyes landed on a November Balancer heifer. After receiving some information about her, we made a deal and made our way back home to get the trailer. And the next thing I know, I was at
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center progress report #22, Gelbvieh ranks number one for percent retail products.
Furthermore, the consistent quality of Gelbvieh carcasses strengthens the reputation of packing plants that source from Gelbvieh-influenced herds. This stability helps meet the firm requirements of both domestic and international markets, placing packing plants as reliable suppliers of premium beef products. As consumer needs continue to evolve toward high-quality, sustainability-produced beef, the Gelbvieh breed’s qualities line up perfectly with market demands.
With gathering all the information on why Gelbvieh is certain to help rebuild the nation’s cowherd along with its strengths, it becomes obvious that the Gelbvieh breed brings a unique and valuable opportunity to rebuild and advance the beef industry across all segments. Gelbvieh cattle offer a large number of benefits that boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
As the beef industry moves forward, supporting the Gelbvieh breed can lead to remarkable improvements in herd performance, economic returns, and market share. The Gelbvieh breed stands ready to play a vital role in shaping the future of the beef industry, driving progress, and ensuring long-term success for all the producers involved.
the Kentucky Gelbvieh Junior Association State Show with a purebred Gelbvieh and a Balancer heifer, walking through the show ring and having the time of my life.
Now, this story may seem like a basic tale to some of you, but it certainly wasn’t for me. The only breed I’d ever shown was Angus, and boy, were they different. I quickly realized that the Gelbvieh breed’s family is so much more closely knit than any other I’d been a part of. The shows aren’t full of drama and hatred for each other- instead, they’re always like a safe place where juniors and showmen can let their guard down (but never in the ring, of course…) and be a vital part of the organization.
As far as the breed itself runs, I couldn’t brag more on the quality and features of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. The calves are fast-growing, heavy muscled, big hipped, and fierce, and they’re very even-tempered. When looking from the show side, we can see how the smaller shows aren’t near as competitive as the large-scale shows, which still aren’t cutthroat like the Angus shows tend to be. The environment is always fun and welcoming, and everyone feels as if they truly have a purpose there.
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The breed from any angle is a heartfelt, beneficial, and impactful part of my life, and I love being able to share that story with others.
There are several ways to use my story as a marketing tool for the breed. Just about every producer wants to know what the breed associations are like- myself included. Nobody wants to be on the phone for hours trying to get one question answered. And as far as drama goes, no producer wants to be wrapped up in arguments and fights between breeders about some of the smallest issues. With Gelbviehs and Balancers, we don’t see those problems very often.
From a production standpoint, the breed is even more attractive. When crossed with Angus or Red Angus cattle, Gelbviehs can be an even more powerful breeding tool on anyone’s operation. I know they are on mine. We can credit hybrid vigor for that one.
I’ve never felt like I was truly at home at any cattle event before I went to Cattlemens Congress in January. Each person there made it their
JUNIOR DIVISION CHAMPION
Missy
Jett Baker, Stuart, Okla.
In 2021, my parents and I attended Cattleman’s Congress in Oklahoma City. I was only eight years old then but I was on the hunt for my first show heifer. We talked to quite a few breeders of several different breeds and didn’t know which breed we wanted until we found our way into barn 9. In this barn we found not only the quality of cattle we were looking for but we also found the best people in the industry! Many of those folks have become like family.
They directed us to the National Gelbvieh Sale and introduced us to some of the consignors. Dad and I walked through the cattle and I quickly spotted the one I wanted…a big, fleshly yearling heifer. When she came through the ring, I begged Dad. I told him “she’s the one!”. Thankfully, he was easy to convince and he got her bought. I was so excited and couldn’t wait to lead her around and bring her home.
When I got her home, I named her Missy and worked with her every day until I finally got to show her at my county fair in September. I was nervous since it was my first show but Dad and my ag teacher, who are both always there to help me, made sure I was prepared and calm before
personal mission to talk to me and learn my name. Several of the AGJA members I met there talk to me every day. I stress the idea of family a lot, but I mean it. If you don’t feel at home in an association, you shouldn’t stick around. The breed has allowed me to be the true version of myself wherever I am, because I know I’ll still be welcomed. Each event is fun and well thought out, and it makes time spent with “my people” even better. I can’t believe I’ve already been in the breed for a year. Ever heard the quote “time flies when you’re having fun”? Well, it’s true. The association brought me in with strong arms and a warm welcome, and I’ll forever be grateful.
I truly cannot wait to continue to embark on my journey in the Gelbvieh breed, because I know my time here just started. After all, I’m only fifteen. No matter where I am, who I’m with, or what I’ve done with my life, I know I’ll be a forever advocate for the breed- because my #1 goal is to make any new junior feel the same way I do- at home.
walking into the ring. I was ready! I had been waiting on this day for months. Missy looked good and I was confident. We stepped through the gate and I knew I’d found my new favorite thing to do. We walked in, made our lap around the ring and she nailed the set-up. The months of work paid off. We were selected as Breed Champion and brought home a banner at our very first show! I was so happy, I don’t think Missy really cared though. I gave her an extra scoop of the good feed that night.
In 2022, Missy raised a bull calf that I broke by myself. I took him to the Tulsa State Fair and won Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull as well as Premier Exhibitor. I am exhibiting another bull calf out of Missy this year at Junior Nationals and look forward to hauling and promoting him for the rest of 2024. Missy is due to calve soon and I can’t wait to see what she has. Missy will always be my favorite show calf and now my favorite cow. That day in Oklahoma City, we found a very special animal as well as a very special group of people. I look forward to what Missy and I accomplish in years to come.
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PLATINUM
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Bill New Gelbvieh
Official Photographer
West Classic SILVER
BRONZE
ABCS Gelbvieh
Anderson Cattle Company
Bar Arrow Cattle Company
Barwick Gelbvieh
Beenken Farms
Bergman Cattle Company
Bigger Gelbvieh
Black Gold Genetics
Black Walnut Cattle
Blackhawk Cattle
Blue and Gold Sausage Co.
Braum’s of Woodward
Bubba Anderson
Bull Barn Genetics
Burbank Cattle Company
Butler creek farm
Cattlemen’s Connection
Chimney Butte Ranch
Cibs Gelbvieh
CJ & L Livestock
Claryville Farms
Cleland Cattle Company
Clines Farm
Coles Bend
Cooper Gelbvieh
Covington Gelbvieh
Cranview Gelbvieh
Creek View Farms
Crooked Creek Cattle Co.
Danell Diamond 6 Ranch
Dani Stock
Dawson Creek Gelbvieh
Dolores Gravley
DTK Cattle Company
Dustin and Cassie Aherin
Dykstra Cattle Company
E5 Gelbvieh
Easy E Cattle Company
Ertle Cattle Co.
September Farms
Reed Ranch
5S Farms
Mississippi Junior Gelbvieh Association
Farm Credit of Western
Oklahoma
Flying H Genetics
Forbes Ranch
G.O Promo LLC
Gallaway Gelbvieh
Gilly’s Gelbvieh
Golden Image Cattle
Goldux Gelbvieh
Goose Creek Gelbvieh
Grund Beef Genetics
Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh
H4 Ranch – Mark Hopfer
Hammer Gelbvieh
Hennenfent Farms
Hidden Springs Farm
High Bar Cattle Co.
Hightower Cattle
Hilltop Farms/ Brenda McWilliams
Hojer Cattle Company
Holle Gelbvieh
Hot Beef Cattle
Isaacson Farms
Ivers Cattle Company
J & K Cattle-n-Quarter Horses
J & M Gelbvieh
JAM’N Acres
JGP Gelbvieh
Jim Degeer
JLEA Tops Down
Josephson Farm
Judd Ranch
K & S Ranch
K3 Cattle Co
KC Youngblood
Kicking Horse Ranch
KKD Gelbvieh
Kuhn Genetics
L & L Sisters
Ladner Cattle Co.
Lambert Cattle
Lazy TV Ranch
Legrand, Diamond L
Lemke Cattle
Lily, Levi, and Lacy Judd
Lone Oak Gelbvieh
Lost River Livestock
Loveless Gelbvieh
Lowe Cattle Company
Lucky Cross Ranch
Macfugler Farm
Martin Cattle Co
Martins Gelbvieh
Matt C. Simms Auction Inc.
McCurdy Cattle Company
MLM Gelbvieh
Molly Anderson
Murphy Farms
Nordman Feedlots
Our Perspective Marketing Company
Overmiller Gelbvieh
Owen Spencer Cattle Co
Padon Farms
Pecan Ridge Gelbvieh Farms
Plateau Gelbvieh
Pleasant Meadows
Plus One cattle Company
Pope Farms Genetics
Post Rock Gelbvieh
Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch
Powles Gelbvieh
Prairie Hills Gelbvieh
Prickly Pear Farm & Home
Prohart Gelbvieh
R & D Owen Farms
R & J Genetics
Red Maple Gelbvieh
Red Ridge Gelbvieh
Red River Gelbvieh
Riddle & Co.
Rippe Gelbvieh
RK3 Farms
Rocky Top Gelbvieh
Roger’s Ranch
Rogers Valley Farm
Royal Western Gelbvieh
Rumfelt Farms
Russell Family Livestock
Sandy Knoll Farm
Sauer Valley Farm
Sauer Valley View Farms
Sawtooth Gelbvieh
Schwawang Cattle Co.
SEGA Gelbvieh
Skyline Brewing Company
Smith Farms – lane and Karla Smith
Spencer Cattle Co
Steinkruger Farms
Stewart Cattle Co.
Stuckey Beef Genetics
T Bar S Cattle Company
Tanner and Darby Aherin
Taubenheim Gelbvieh
Terrell Cattle Gelbvieh and Balancer
Thunderstruck Cattle
Company
Triple K Gelbvieh
Volek Ranch
Waltz Hay and Cattle
Warner Beef Genetics
Webb-Nelson Cattle Co.
Welsh Land & Livestock
Wolf Gelbvieh
My First Junior National
by RYAN MCDUFFIE , AGA Intern
Picture this, a guy who has never been to a junior national before gets an internship where junior nationals is the end all be all. I would say it was a transformative experience. It really opened my eyes to the intricacies of cattle management, camaraderie, event planning and the thrill of competition.
From the moment I arrived at the event center, I was immersed in a whirlwind of activity and enthusiasm. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as participants from nineteen different states prepared for the long but fun week at the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic. As the summer intern, my role ranged from check in to coordinating logistics and providing my support wherever it was needed.
Throughout the event, I had the privilege to work alongside industry professionals and mentors who generously shared their knowledge and expertise. I truly deepened my understanding and the significance of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeds.
Beyond the practical skills, this internship provided me with a unique
vantage point to observe the dynamics of the show ring. Watching the interactions between the exhibitors and their cattle revealed a profound bond built on trust and mutual respect. I am glad that I was able to witness the dedication and passion that drives these young people to excel in life and in the show ring.
Of course, navigating through Junior Nationals presented its own set of challenges. From adhering to schedules to adapting to unforeseen circumstances, each obstacle became an opportunity to learn and grow. I developed resilience and resourcefulness, traits that proved invaluable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
As we moved on to the award ceremony, I felt a swell of pride for the exhibitors whose hard work and dedication had brought them to this moment. The sense of accomplishment was palpable as prizes were given and champions were recognized, each accolade a testament to their preparation and determination.
Reflecting on my experience at the junior classic, I am grateful for the opportunities it provided and the lessons it imparted.
It reinforced my passion for the show industry, the success of the exhibitors, and deepened my appreciation for the dedication of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of such events.
Looking ahead, I will carry with me the skills and insights that I have gained from this experience – the importance of teamwork, the value of mentorship, and the joy of working with the youth. These lessons will undoubtedly shape my future endeavors as I continue to pursue my passions in life.
In conclusion, this internship and the junior classic were more than just a learning experience; it was a journey of discovery, growth, and camaraderie. It reaffirmed my belief in the power of hard work and dedication, and it instilled in me a deep respect for the traditions and values that define this way of life.
As I reflect on my time at the junior classic, I am reminded that I will never get to live it down that I spelled Nebraska wrong on the banquet PowerPoint.F
BY BUILDING OUR
Future Foundation
MEMBER EDUCATION
| RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT | YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows, and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.
Donations made to the Foundation may be designated to a specific purpose: scholarship, research, AGF Junior Investment Fund or AGF Endowment Fund.
Visit Gelbvieh.org/Foundation or contact a member of the AGF board of directors for more information on AGF projects and opportunities for giving.
CURRENT & ONGOING PROJECTS SPONSORED BY AGF:
• Cow Power Female Genotyping Project
• 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic Sponsor
• AGJA Scholarships
• Carcass Data Collection Project
• AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest
BOOKING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2024
Call Today! Spaces will fill up quickly. Don’t be left out!
Take advantage of this great opportunity to advertise your program in the 2025 AGJA Calendar distributed to AGA Members and subscribers.
The calendar is a great chance to advertise your sale, field day or other important events.
Please contact Tawnie DeJong, Member and Youth Activities Coordinator at the AGA Office at 303.465.2333 to reserve your space today.
ADVERTISERS NEEDED:
Individual dates still remain for the 2025 AGJA Calendar. These listings are $40 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-pay basis. Discounts are available - if you purchase 2-5 dates, the cost is $35 per ad/date block or if you purchase 6 or more dates, the cost is $25 per ad/date block.
Judd Ranch 46th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale
DATE: March 2, 2024
LOCATION: Pomona, KS
SALE CONSULTANT:
Cattlemen’s Connection
REPORTED BY: Cattlemen’s Connection
SALE AVERAGES:
41 Black Polled Purebred Fall Yearling Bulls…. $7, 848.00
Reported by CATTLEMEN’S CONNECTION
47 Red Polled Purebred Fall Yearling Bulls…. $6,016.00
65 Black Polled Balancer® Fall Yearling Bulls…. $7,915.00
23 Red Polled Balancer® Fall Yearling Bulls…. $6,587.00
2 Purebred 1A Red Angus Fall Yearling Bulls…. $6,000.00
10 Black Polled Purebred Spring Yearling Bulls…. $6,952.00
7 Red Polled Purebred Spring Yearling Bulls…. $4,536.00
71 Black Polled Balancer Spring Yearling Bulls…. $7,592.00
24 Red Polled Balancer Spring Yearling Bulls…. $5,577.00
10 Purebred 1A Red Angus Spring Yearling Bulls…. $5,580.00
Judd Ranch Inc. sold 300 bulls averaging $7.040.50 into 21 states and Canada. The sale hosted 290 registered bidders.
INDIANA
CATTLE
Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, Iowa 52306
hornsandthorns@netins.net (319) 480-1564
CARL & JENNIE REISTE
515.490.3561 23366 Idaho Place, Adel, Iowa, 50003 creiste.rafterr@yahoo.com
Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, Iowa 51632 712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947 tripleh1@unitedwb.coop Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty
Tim Mulroy 785-640-6401
Mayetta, KS tim@blackgoldinc.biz
Bar
Arrow
Cattle Company
Stuart Jarvis
26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, Kan. 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785-543-8120
Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, Kan. 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net
MINNESOTA
“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”
John & Carla Shearer
S Gelbvieh 620.628.4621
SwenSon Gelbvieh
Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, Kan. 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net
620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)
785.792.6244
• Purebred • Red • Black Dean Swenson 17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536
MISSOURI
FLYING H GENETICS
Leland Clark: 785.392.0888 Office: 785.792.6244
Leland Clark: 785.792.6208
Fax: 785.792.6250
Email: prcc@twinvalley.net
BREEDERS CORNER
www.kickinghorseranch.com
NEBRASKA
Rob Arnold
6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, N.D. 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)
Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com
Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®
Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, N.D. • 701-663-7266
Richie & Sarah Heinrich 701-320-6484 (cell) email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com
VIRGINIA
Cell: 605-620-0023
Cell: 605-860-1237
Email: rthull@msn.com Duane, Rhonda, Kristyne, Jordan, Brooke Thull Oldham, South Dakota
605-852-2131 kvolek@venturecomm.net
EVENTS OF INTEREST
AUGUST 2024
AUG. 17 Seedstock Plus Online Showcase Sale, DVAuction.com
OCTOBER 2024
OCT. 12 Judd Ranch 34th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, Kan.
OCT. 15-18 Northern International Livestock Exposition, Billings, Mont.
OCT. 19 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.
OCT. 25 T Bar S Focused on the Future Bull Sale, Billings, M O.
OCT. 28 Chimney Butte Ranch Complete Bred Female Dispersal, Mandan, N.D.
NOVEMBER 2024
NOV. 2 TJB Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Chickamauga, Ga.
NOV. 2 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.
NOV. 22 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Opportunities Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.
DECEMBER 2024
DEC. 3 Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit Commercial Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.
DEC. 4-6 54th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention, Kansas City, Mo.
DEC. 6 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.
DEC. 21 11th Annual CJ&L Livestock Bull Sale, Hermosa, S.D.
JANUARY 2025
J AN. 8 Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.
FEBRUARY 2025
FEB. 6 Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer Show and Sale, Rapid City, S.D
FEB. 8 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, N.D.
FEB. 27 Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, Colo.
FEB. 28 34th Annual Pot of Gold Sale, Montrose, Colo .
MARCH 2025
MARCH 1 Judd Ranch 47th Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.
MARCH 5 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.
MARCH 21 Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull and Female Sale, Creston, Iowa
MARCH 22 Cranview Gelbvieh 21st Annual Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, N.D.
JUNE 2025
JUNE 23-27
Grand Ole Gelbvieh Junior Classic, Lebanon, Tenn.
Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates of upcoming sales and more information on each event.
Editor’s Note:
If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to meganunderwood@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.
ADVERTISING INDEX
TO ALL THE JUNIOR EXHIBITORS AT THE 2024 AGJA WAY OUT WEST CLASSIC! Congratulations
“Genetic Opportunities” Female Sale: Friday, November 22, 2024
Selling 150+ Elite Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer® Females
“Maternal Merit” Commercial Female Sale: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Selling 400+ Commercial Balancer®, Angus, Red Angus, SimAngus and F1 Baldy Bred Heifers
“Maternal Merit In the Yards” Sale: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Selling 120+ Commercial Balancer®, Angus, Red Angus, SimAngus and F1 Baldy Bred Heifers
“Genetic Investment” Bull Sale: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Selling 120+ Outstanding Yearling and Aged Gelbvieh, Balancer, Angus and Simmental Bulls
