Shorthorn Country September 2014 by Arin Strasburg

september 2014

The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

Shorthorn Country s eptemb er 2 014 is s ue 8 • volume 4 1

=Feature KEY Conference ...................................................................................16 Leading a Legacy...................................................................................24

=Departments Shorthorn Update ........................................................................6 Beef Bits ....................................................................................20 News & Notes ............................................................................28 Tartain Plaid ..............................................................................32 Junior Corner ............................................................................34 Show Schedule............................................................................42 Sales Calendar ............................................................................45 Ad Index ....................................................................................46

SHORTHORN COUNTRY 8288 Hascall Street • Omaha, Nebraska 68124 402-393-7051 • FAX: 402-393-7080 • www.shorthorncountry.net

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The September cover photo was taken by Joan Waldron, Wildwood Farm, Buffalo, Minn.

=Advisory Board Montie Soules, ASA representative Don Cagwin, Durham Management Co. =Subscriptions US: 1 year- $24 • 2 years - $38 • 3 years - $52 1 year First Class - $54/year Canada: 1 year- $60 • 2 years - $110 • 3 years - $130 Other Foreign: 1 year- $120 • 2 years - $220 • 3 years - $300 SHORTHORN COUNTRY (ISSN 0149-9319) Published monthly by the American Shorthorn Association, 8288 Hascall St., Omaha, NE 68124. Subscription rates are $24.00 for 1 year, $38.00 for 2 years, and $52.00 for 3 years in the U.S.; $60.00 for 1 year, $110.00 for 2 years, and $130.00 for 3 years to Canada and $120.00 for 1 year, $220.00 for 2 years, and $300.00 for 3 years toother foreign countries. Periodicals postage paid at Omaha Post Office, 1124 Pacific, Omaha, NE. POSTMASTER: send address changes to SHORTHORN COUNTRY, 8288 Hascall St., Omaha, NE 68124.

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=Shorthorn Update ASA Dates of Note September Sept 1 WHR Herd Inventory Due Sept 1 ASA Office Closed for Labor Day Sept 2 Board of director applications Due Sept 2 Election for Delegate Ballots Due Sept 10 Ownership Deadline – American Royal Junior Show Sept 10 Entry Deadline: American Royal Sept 15 Ownership Deadline NAILE Junior Show Sept 15 First half of WHR billed October Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 15

Entry Deadline: NAILE Major & Junior Show KILE Major Show, Harrisburg, PA WHR 1st half assessments, payment is due

2014 Show Schedule Oct 31

American Royal Major Show, Kansas City, MO

November Nov 1 All performance & carcass data due Nov 15 Annual meeting in Louisville at NAILE Nov 15 Entry Deadline: Fort Worth Stock Show Nov 15-17 NAILE, Louisville, KY Nov 20 Entry Deadline: National Western Stock Show Nov 20 Ownership Deadline: National Western Junior Show Nov 27-28 ASA office closed for Thanksgiving December Dec 24 & 25 Dec 31

ASA office closed for Christmas ASA office closed for New Year

Members & Breeders Members/breeders please check and update your email address and possible mailing address or any contact information with the ASA! If members /breeders have had or have multiple memberships or accounts to check with registrations for the proper name they are doing business under (example work sent in as John Doe family is not the same as John Doe Farm and breeders end up getting 2 accounts and the inventories are divided. Registrations try to call and verify when they feel it may be incorrect. ASA does not find all of these possible duplications.) Please check and make sure work is sent in with the same name or member number each time and that transfers made to you are in the proper name and/or member number you are using.

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Region 1: Northeast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia Region 1: Northeast Regional Shows Super Regional... Keystone PA Regional ……….. Indiana State Fair Regional ……….. Ohio State Fair Region 2: Southeast Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi Region 2: Southeast Regional Shows Super Regional...Kentucky State Fair Regional .…Delta Fair Cordova, TN Region 3: North Central North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska Region 3: North Central Regional Shows Super Regional… American Royal Regional …… Minnesota State Fair Regional ………… Illinois State Fair Region 4: South Central Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana Region 4: South Central Regional Shows Super Regional…Fort Worth, TX Regional …….. Arkansas State Fair Regional ……….. Kansas State Fair Region 5: West Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California Region 5: West Regional Shows Super Regional.. California State Fair Regional ….... Washington State Fair Regional ……….. Oregon State Fair Regional shows may rotate annually and Super Regional may rotate if needed. Please check ASA website for more details at www.shorthorn.org.

September 27- "Funding the Future" Live & Silent Auctions and Raffle at The Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, Michigan. October 18Leading A Legacy, Fundraiser for National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference, Dunlap Iowa. November 15- Deck The Stalls/Funding the Future at NAILE, Louisville, Kentucky.

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Offering Top Selections From Our Breeding Program ➔ 2014 Fall Pairs: Featuring the first calves at Cagwin Farms sired by Hill Haven Bold 4X

➔ 2014 Spring Calves: Heifer calves and Bull calves sired by Spry's All Gold D052 and JSF Gauge 137W

➔ Bred Cows: Spring and Fall calvers bred to Hill Haven Bold 4X ➔ 2014 Spring Angus Heifers: From the top of our Angus calf crop ➔ Select Embryo Packages A fancy Sept. 18, 2013 polled show heifer sired by Gold Stone x. Her dam's side features the great donor female, WHR Crystaleen WR41 x.

Our very successful Junior Yearling Show heifer selling bred 4-11-14 to BOLD. A great brood cow prospect.

RT Red Sue 42U x. An impressive 2008 Mission daughter. Her dam, Red Sue 1P, is a past top seller in our sale and is now a leading donor at Horseshoe Creek Farms in Canada. WILL HAVE AN EARLY SEPT CALF AT SIDE SIRED BY BOLD.

Don Cagwin, owner P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691 office: 217-452-3051 • cell: 217-341-7552 • fax: 217-452-3053 Kerry and Cindy Johnston: 217-452-3056 • Kerry’s cell: 217-370-6033 cagwincattle@casscomm.com • cagwincattle.com Farm located five miles east of Virginia on Route 125, then one mile south of the elevator at Philadelphia, Illinois.

Visitors Welcome . . . Stop by any time!

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Cattle available for viewing the entire week prior to October 26th. Call ahead if you plan to be at the farm. On-Line Bidding available October 26th at www.showstock.com as well as for those buyers in atttendance at the farm.

Bold pictured here as a yearling.

Hill Haven Bold 4X x4170015

Bred Heifer sired by BOLD. His These two heifer calves are sired by BOLD. progeny were well accepted in They were class winners at 2013 Toronto Royal. recent sales. pictured as a three-year-old on pasture TOTAL OUTCROSS SIRE Sire: DF Gold Eagle 0019 Don Cagwin Dam: McQueen-Vue's Happy Go Lucky PO Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691 EPD's - BW 1.0 - WW 10 - YW 12 - Milk 4.0 office: 217.452.3051 • cell: 217.341.7552 Moderate Frame - Current frame score 6.0 fax: 217.452.3053 Easy Fleshing - Big Foot - Big Bone - Thick Topped Kerry & Cindy Johnston: 217-452.3056 • cell: 217-370-6033 Deep Ribbed - Great Hair - THF - PHAF

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=Association Outlook

Reaping the Harvest

Montie asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

ing America in 2014, with roughly the bred segment of our industry. The comur industry is experiencing same number of cows in production. mercial cattle breeder has used these some unbelievable times. The same tools to improve their production price of cattle at the commercial The primary reason this has tranover the past 50+ years, too. The comlevel is at an all-time high. The prices spired is the purebred/registered cattle mercial breeder represents the majority being reported in purebred sales are industry, namely, the genetic improveof the number of cows in the U.S. His even higher for every ments made by each disciplined planning and selecting of segment of the industry. “Now is the time to get pre- breed in America. We genetic material has been the lifeblood The value of all beef cat- pared for the good times.” can pat ourselves on of this mammoth increase in productivtle is sending a number our back (for just a ity. Considering the good times and the of mixed signals throughout the indusminute) as we look on these improvebad times over the past 50 years, protry. This is a good time to review these ments. A great deal of technology was ducers would not have survived without issues for the Shorthorn Breed. developed during this span of 50 years, increased production and efficiency by beginning with the recording or weighDuring times like this, breeders have both commercial and purebred breeding calves at weaning age to gage the tendencies to follow the advantages for ers. true performance of the cow, the calf quick returns, without the foresight of and the calf ’s sire. The earliest formulas Now is the time to get prepared for the future. This market run is like none figured for adjusted weaning weights so the good times. I fully understand the we have seen. The number of cows out breeders could make comparisons. Then decision to sell off replacements when there is so low, the restocking rate and the technology of EPDs came along so the return is this high. But, is it really time to return to the numbers of the we could compare animals within a high enough? Just look back over the past decade will take years. The last breed from different herds. past two to three report I saw in Drovers CattleNetwork Now, with multi-breed “I cannot remember seeing years since the downnoted fewer cows in the United Sates EPDs, we are able to compare a more positive time to be sizing of America’s than we had in 1951. This is a big statedata across breeds that have in the beef business and/or cow herds started ment when comparing the growth in common data banks. Today the Shorthorn breed.” and the continued human population and the amount of we have DNA markers idenincrease in prices. If beef produced today compared to 1951. tifying the genes impacting our perwe retained replacements two or three The genetic improvement in our prodformance data, so we can predict proyears ago and had them in production uct has reached marks that were duction with Genomic EPDs. It would today, look at the return, compared to unimaginable when you consider feedbe unfair to give credit only to the purewhen they were calves. I believe breeders ing America in 1951 compared to feedshould consider what that replacement could provide for them over the next few years compared to the return today. ASA Board of Directors Today’s replacements, whether regisMike Bennett, president, tered or commercial, should provide 559-534-2396 more dollars over a four to five year winMark Gordon, vice president dow than we can walk with today. We 217-737-7905 Marty Loving, 620-786-2018 may be selling the factory or giving up Mark Gordon, 217-737-7905 assets that will be needed down the Lynn Nelson, 507-826-3184 road. Think of it like selling off land Ed Kruse, 719-252-1084 because it was high and then looking at 8288 Hascall St. • Omaha, Nebraska 68124 James Freed, 405-370-1482 the returns lost over the next few years. 402-393-7200 • FAX: 402-393-7203 Rick Leone, 719-468-1981 That is why it is so important to lay Montie Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO Tom Turner, 614-499-5248 down a plan today as a registered montie@shorthorn.org Robert Alden, 816-632-8509 Shorthorn breeder to be ready for the American Polled Jacob Alden, field services representative future and to have the product that will Shorthorn Society cell: 402-660-9048 • jake@shorthorn.org return maximum dollars over the next Tim Loudon, president Gwen Crawford, director of junior activities Cindy Cagwin-Johnston, secretary few years. I haven’t even mentioned the gwen@shorthorn.org Shorthorn Foundation genetics that would be lost. These Bill Rasor, president Heather Histand, registrations, registrations@shorthorn.org young animals that could be sold off are American Junior the result of the careful selection of Kathleen Prosser, financial manager/controller • Shorthorn Association genetic improvement for both registered Kathleen@shorthorn.org Ashley Vogel, president and commercial breeders. If we take the Megan Brehm, director of communications • National Shorthorn Lassies quick return, we may be shooting ourmegan@shorthorn.org Faye Korthaus, president selves in the foot by not being posiAffiliated with National Cattlemen's Beef LeAnna Mann, receptionist • receptionist@shorthorn.org Association • US Beef Breeds Council • tioned with the proper genetic packBeef Improvement Federation • World Shorthorn ages. It is nearly impossible to replace Shirley Miller, proofreader • shirley@shorthorn.org Council • National Pedigree Livestock Council

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that annual genetic improvement. Look should plan and be prepared with the at the years from 1951 to today and the right registered Shorthorn herd numamount of improvement in our indusbers and genetics for some of the best try. This would not have happened if years our industry has ever seen! the young genetic improvers are not This demand for beef in the U.S. and retained and registered for the future. the world is for a quality product. The Here are some facts that old days of anything will provide more security to “You can’t manage what do will not work in the charge forward today in you don’t measure.” future. When the price of this breed and industry. beef is this high, the These numbers are from articles in demand is for quality. Consumers are Drovers CattleNetwork and other pubwilling to pay more for quality. America lications received this past month. Do and the world are doing the same with you know that the U.S. accounts for 5% beef. So how does that affect the of the population in the world? The Shorthorn breed? We have the GodU.S. accounts for 7% of the cow numgiven genetic attributes that contribute bers in production in the world. The to a quality product. Now is the time to U.S. produces 20% of the beef in the document it and get the records on world. Think about what our technolopaper and attached to the individual gy has done for world protein source of animals like some of our competitors beef. Exports are up over 10% since the have done. I want to quote Harlan first of the year. The shortage of good Hughes from Drovers CattleNetwork beef is a worldwide issue. The U.S. “You can’t manage what you don’t measstands to gain the lion’s share of the ure”. This statement may be the most massive market for quite some time. powerful seven words this breed needs U.S. beef consumption is up and equals to understand. To move forward we 32% of the protein used by American need to measure and document everyconsumers. I cannot remember seeing a thing to show the world what we have more positive time to be in the beef to offer. That means every breeder and business and/or the Shorthorn breed. A every animal needs data to identify the high demand at the commercial level best or the better ones that will prepare generates increased revenues for the us for the great markets and times purebred segment. The future could not ahead. We are in the purebred cattle be brighter. Breeders and producers business and we sell our cattle by the

head; the value totally correlates with the price per pound and the acceptance level in the commercial cattle industry. Folks, we have a great breed that can do some awesome things for the beef industry. Let’s identify them and show the industry what we have to offer. Breeds that have an acceptance in the commercial cattle industry have added value to their purebred cattle and show cattle. Look around and see what other breeds are doing; it’s not rocket science; it’s believing and working together as a unit to add more value to all segments of the breed! The new multi-breed EPDs is just the first step in this direction. The need for Whole Herd Reporting and data on all animals is imperative to success. Genomic EPDs are just around the corner for Shorthorn. Carcass data is needed to prove our cause. When we have it all in place and cooking, it will be easy to promote how we have changed and what we can offer. This is how we can prepare for the great times ahead in the Shorthorn breed and cattle industry. Those that prepare themselves with added inventory of high quality documented registered Shorthorn genetics will reap the most bountiful harvests! =

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Please visit the website or contact Aaron, 309-645-4488 to order certificates or to have your herd sire listed.

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Juniors Unlock Leadership Potential at

KEY CONFERENCE

IN FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

by Jordan Albiani & Rachel Linder

“Woooooo, Pig! Sooie! Razorbacks!” This year’s annual KEY conference held in Fayetteville, Arkansas drew Junior Shorthorn breeders from across the country. For three days Shorthorn Juniors joined forces with junior Hereford and Maine-Anjou breeders to develop their personal leadership skills and expand their knowledge on the breeds they work so hard to represent. 110 beef breeders came together in late July to experience all that Arkansas has to offer while spending time together. Opening session was filled with learning and laughter as the social media director for Tyson Foods shared the power of social media platforms with members. Krista Cupp helped each and every member use their social media tools to share their Agricultural story. Needless to say, Facebook and Twitter received a lot of action from beef breeders that evening. Then former National FFA President Levy Randolph from Tyson showed us the power of communication. Through workshops that mixed up members, participants had to communicate silently to complete tasks. After wrapping up an intense game of

‘Chairs’ everyone headed to the Bacon ranch for a tour and dinner, Amanda Bacon from the Junior Hereford Association and her family took the time to show the group around their facilities where they raise Hereford cattle alongside club lambs. After dinner a friendly competition between breeds ensued on the Volleyball court. On Monday the group headed into Fayetteville to Tyson Food. After hearing from Donnie Smith, CEO of Tyson Foods, groups were split up to take tours of the New Product Development office and to the product development kitchens to make Pizzas for lunch. Next everyone had the chance to participate sensory tests, discovering how senses differ from person to person and then taste test a new product being offered by Tyson. Following a delicious meal of homemade pizza it was back on the busses and off to Crystal Bridges Art Gallery and the Walton’s (Wal-Mart) Museum. Members viewed beautiful artwork and architecture at Crystal Bridges before heading to the original Wal-Mart for a scavenger hunt and ice cream. Later that evening it was off to

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Branson, Mo., all went aboard the Branson Belle River Boat for dinner and a show. After our meal the FACES of Leadership dance took place on the top deck of the riverboat on Branson Lake. Our final day in Arkansas was spent at the University of Arkansas, Go Razorbacks! After lectures from University Poultry professors students had the chance to interact with Ag Law students before heading out to the Animal Science department for lunch and workshops with the Ag Communications and Education department. Students practiced their auctioneering skills while discussing leadership characteristics and then honed their Public Relations ability. After all the fun and games at The U of A it was time to head out to Spring Willow Farms for a tour and dinner. After checking out the Walker families beautiful facilities we were treated to a delicious BBQ meal. Members then had the chance to head to a water park for an evening of fun to beat the heat. The next day everyone shared goodbyes and headed home, chock full of fun memories and experiences. =

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= Shorthorn Beef Bits A Clear Focus at Clarmont Farm I arrived a day early to the 2014 the farm shifted from a purebred Shorthorn Junior National Show in Shorthorn operation to an Angus Louisville, Kentucky and made the commercial program with some drive to Maysville, Kentucky. The trip Shorthorn influence. Over the years, proved to be a valuable experience: the Clarke’s noticed that performance witnessing firsthand the tremendous quality had gradually been decreasing. value Shorthorn cattle can bring to It was time for a change. In effort to commercial cattle herds. increase performance within the herd, attention shifted back to the Shorthorn After one hundred forty miles of breed. The Clarke’s needed a picturesque country side driving from Louisville “We simply looked at crossbreeding tool to to Maysville through the Shorthorns as the quickest increase maternal and carcass traits. Shorthorns heart of Kentucky’s thoroughbred horse and way to improve our cattle were the solution. “We simply looked at bourbon country, I herd.” Shorthorns as the found myself wrapped quickest way to improve our cattle up in the natural beauty of the state’s herd; particularly in regards to growth winding roads, abundant trees, and and birth weights,” stated Tyler Clarke. large open green pastures. “I spent a tremendous amount of time Nestled in the hills of Northeastern researching how we could build in Kentucky, Maysville is home of many of the performance traits we Clarmont Farm, a Shorthorn needed to return to our herd. influenced commercial herd operated Shorthorns easily made their way to the by the Clarke Family for over 100 top for crossbreeding potential.” years. After following winding roads Clarmont Farm’s herd is comprised and a few missed turns later, I arrived at of nearly all Angus/Angus cross cows. Clarmont Farm, a striking farm with All cows at the farm are selected for rolling pastures and ponds. carcass and maternal traits. All bulls at Approximately 120 Shorthorn/Angus Clarmont are now influenced cows make their home at Shorthorn; they must Clarmont. The herd is based strictly on meet rigid standards performance traits in growth, terminal for quality. Any bull carcass traits and profitability. The herd selected for use in their calves in both spring and summer with operation must be approximately a quarter of calving backed by heavy duty completed in the fall months. performance data. The Clarmont Farm has been operated by end goal for the the Clarke family in continuous Clarmont operation is succession for over 100 years. The terminal beef; genetic operation began in 1913 with row decisions must be crops, hay and cattle. In the early days made that are reflective of the farm, all cattle were purebred of that goal. Bulls are Shorthorn seedstock. Reese Clarke, selected to be in the founder of Clarmont Farm, bought and top 1% of Weaning sold cattle over a large region spanning Weight and Yearling from Canada south. Since then, many Weight EPD’s for the changes have occurred at the farm, but breed, along with a one constant remains, a love for high solid maternal genetic quality cattle. Today, the farm is background. Bulls have operated by Craig & Janet Clarke and primarily been Tyler & Kenzie Clarke. Tyler is the purchased from the fourth generation family member to Waukaru herd, raise cattle at the farm. Jeff Jones, Farm Rensselear, Indiana. Manager, is also credited with much of Bulls from Waukaru the farm’s success. Jones is a natural have been predictable in their genetic cattle enthusiast with a heart for the output, largely due to the tremendous farm, second to none. amount of performance data collected from their herd. Bulls have been Beginning in the 1980’s the focus of

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Megan director of Brehm communications & marketing

consistent and pass on real world performance attributes that improve the Clarke’s bottom line. The results? The Shorthorn/Angus cross calves have easily outperformed their straight Angus calves from years before. The crossbred Shorthorn/Angus calves have been quite versatile, recording higher weaning weights and high meat quality. “We are extremely pleased at how well the Shorthorn cattle have adjusted to their surroundings and thrived. They have adapted well to drought and rough winters with ease, all while keeping their high quality maternal traits. Our goal is to produce high quality consumer focused beef. Shorthorns have been up to the task and have improved our end product dramatically.” Evidence of the quality the

Tyler and Kenzie Clarke of Clarmont Farm. Tyler is the fourth generation cattle producer in the Clarke Family. Situated in Northeastern Kentucky, Clarmont Farm is located on approximately 400 acres.

directed towards supporting the Shorthorn breed can bring to commercial segment of the industry commercial cattle herds is clearly visible who purchase Shorthorn genetics. The through the results obtained at ShorthornPlus program has a Clarmont Farm. The Clarke’s are able tremendous product, to offer a new and different perspective “Shorthorns have been up to but customers must be for purebred the task and have improved made aware of the value performance Shorthorn breeders as our end product dramatically.” and associated with adding a customer of the Shorthorn influence to their herd.” breed. What could Shorthorn do With continued interest in the better? What direction should breeders Shorthorn breed, the concept will aim towards in the future? Tyler Clarke continue to expand, but efforts to grow believes the answer lies primarily in will expedite the growth. Examples of promotion and education. “The areas Clarke believes could make a Shorthorn breed must establish a difference include establishment of a presence within the commercial beef database of supply chain for Shorthorn industry as a proven, quality, answer for genetics and mass marketing of crossbreeding and herd improvement. Shorthorn influenced stockers. As an association, effort needs to be

Overall, the Clarke’s are extremely satisfied with the impact Shorthorn cattle have made on their herd. As commercial breeders, the added value to their calves has been dramatic. Since reincorporating Shorthorns back into their genetic lineup, the Clarke’s haven’t looked back. As I made the return trip to Louisville, my thoughts shifted from the scenery around me to the road the Shorthorn breed is travelling. Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus composite cattle have a bright future in store. “The future is bright for the Shorthorn breed, we couldn’t be more enthusiastic to utilize all Shorthorn has to offer,” stated Clarke. =

2 Photo 1: John Clarke exhibits a bull raised at Clarmont Farm in the 1920s. Photo 2: Reese Clarke, founder of Clarmont Farm and Shorthorn breeder. Reese Clarke is pictured in an early tobacco field on the farm.

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Your target audience is here, advertise where you know it works! Shorthorn Country Cindy Cagwin-Johnston – 217-452-3051 • cagwincattle@casscomm.com Darryl Rahn – 217-473-1124 • drahn@casscomm.com

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(L to R): Reagan Tibbs, Shelden Tibbs, Bob Gordon, Mark Gordon & Cole Sheley. All three of the kids are grandsons to bob and nephews to Mark

Rockin’ G Land & Cattle TO DONATE FOUNDATION HEIFER Shorthorn youth will again benefit from the generosity of the American Shorthorn Association members. In its third year, the Leading a Legacy Sale will be held as a fundraiser for the National Junior Shorthorn Youth Conference & Show, held each year in June as a week of leadership activities, contests and networking opportunities for junior Shorthorn enthusiasts. Headlining this year’s sale will be a heifer donated by Mark Gordon, Rockin’ G Land and Cattle, Middletown, Illinois. The heifer, a SULL Red Reward and SULL Mirage Forever 8121 daughter is sure to be a crowd pleaser at the sale. Additionally, many more items will be available at the auction, including an autographed guitar from the Eli Young Band. The sale will be held October 18, 2014, hosted by Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, Iowa. One hundred percent of the Leading a Legacy Sale proceeds will benefit the American Junior Shorthorn Association. Half of the sale returns will support the 2015 Junior National to be held in Grand Island, Nebraska and the remainder to benefit the 2016 Junior National. Following the sale, a casino night will be held for attendees to support the American Junior Shorthorn Association, while enjoying an evening of fun with fellow Shorthorn breeders and supporters. Since the inception of Leading a Legacy, profits from the sale have continued to increase each year. Support for activities of the American Junior Shorthorn Association is strong and matches growing membership to the organization. Mark Gordon is passionate about Shorthorn cattle and the future of the

breed. The same passion and drive prompted Gordon to donate a heifer to the Leading a Legacy Sale. “I don’t believe that there is a better cause to support,” stated Gordon, “Youth are the future of our breed; I’d do anything for the juniors.” When asked what the Shorthorn junior program means to him, Gordon emphasized that the leaders of tomorrow are being shaped today. The American Junior Shorthorn Association’s role in the lives of junior members is very important in who they will become. When youth participate in American Junior Shorthorn Association activities, they are preparing themselves to be a successful individual in the future. The youth activities promote and encourage knowledge of the breed among juniors. “A great aspect of AJSA programs is keeping kids interested and driven to continue their involvement in the breed long after their junior days have passed,” Gordon stressed. “The Shorthorn breed is special; the activities offered to youth, matched by the support from breeders, has built a close knit family atmosphere that is unmatched by other breeds,” said Gordon. The American Junior Shorthorn Association is a vitally important piece of the puzzle in creating leaders for tomorrow’s beef industry. When Shorthorn youth are prepared to lead and promote Shorthorns, the breed can only grow and benefit. Gordon believes that the Shorthorn youth program has truly set itself apart as a frontrunner in agriculture youth development. “Tomorrow’s world will hand more challenges to our youth, as those in agriculture are asked to provide a food source for more people with less land and resources. Tomorrow’s leaders in the

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American Junior Shorthorn Association will be posed to take charge in a positive light,” predicted Gordon. “Youth have a tremendous opportunity to make a huge impact in the world. Our youth program in the Shorthorn industry builds friendships, family values, and leaders for the future.” Matched with a breed of cattle that thrive in many different environments and are versatile enough to meet the needs to the industry, success is certain. Gordon and his father Bob now operate Rockin’ G Land and Cattle, a purebred Shorthorn herd near Middletown, Illinois. The Gordon’s primary objective is to sell breeding stock, with emphasis being placed on high quality service to customers. Most cattle are marketed through private treaty and Shorthorn consignment sales. Mark is currently serving as the Vice-President of the American Shorthorn Association. In addition to duties at the farm, Mark is the manager of Croft Fertilizer Service, Inc., a full service fertilizer, chemical and seed distributor. The American Junior Shorthorn Association would like to offer a sincere thank you to Mark Gordon for his generosity and dedication to the Shorthorn breed. Thank you! Please join fellow Shorthorn breeders for a night of fun and support of the junior program Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Sullivan Farms in Dunlap, Iowa for the Leading a Legacy Sale. A complimentary prime rib meal will be served at 6:00 p.m. with the auction starting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Casino Night. For more information and updates, please visit www.juniorshorthorn.com. =

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Farewell Carl Delos Jordan, 93, a lifelong resident of rural Rensselaer, Indiana passed away in the home of his son and daughter-in-law on Sunday, July 6, 2014, after a long and fruitful life. Carl was born September 12, 1920, at the home of his parents, Walter D. and Sarah Alice (Gilmore) Jordan who were also long-time residents of the area. He attended Hanging Grove School through the 10 th grade, graduating from Rensselaer Central High School 76 years ago with fond memories of playing basketball with his four brothers during those years. Carl continued to farm with his father after graduation. He married Norma Jeanne Shook, a Rensselaer transplant from South Dakota, on August 30, 1941, in Rensselaer. He is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Carl obtained his pilot’s license and piloted his own plane for pleasure and as a member of the Flying Farmers. During World War II he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. In 1952, Carl and Jeanne moved their young family back onto the Home place, where his great-grandchildren represent the sixth generation to reside there. In later years, while living in the “little house” across the orchard, Carl enjoyed many visits from his “greats” who trooped across the orchard to beg miniature chocolate donuts and to complete puzzles on his living room floor. Besides raising corn, soybeans, oats, and purebred Waukaru Shorthorn cattle, Carl’s entrepreneur-ism included corn shelling, a silage service, hauling popcorn to Chicago and Michigan, retail fertilizer sales, and his ongoing Kent Feed business. He also enjoyed several years as a successful Amway Distributor. From 1980 to 1990 Carl and Jeanne’s home was on Lake Freeman, Monticello where they hosted their 40 th Anniversary Party, as well as

many gatherings for family & friends. Carl’s greatest joy was his family, extremely proud of the achievements of his eight grandchildren and especially involved in the antics of his 20 greatgrandchildren. He was always involved in the many 4-H projects of his four children. Carl loved to travel, having visited most of the United States, many Canadian Provinces, the Caribbean, and Italy. He enjoyed watching Purdue basketball, especially at tournament time. In fact, one needed to check the Purdue schedule before trying to reach “Dad” by phone. In recent years, he enjoyed the hospitality of the Rensselaer Senior Center and was an avid and very serious Euchre player at every opportunity. Carl served two terms as Hanging Grove Trustee, as such, was pleased to present his daughter Jill’s 8 th grade diploma. He was a member of the the Rensselaer Central Schools Holding Corporation when the centralized schools were developed. He served two terms as Indiana Shorthorn Association President and was later honored as their “Man of the Year.” In 2000 he was honored by the American Shorthorn Association, which dedicated to him their National Show & Meeting at the North American International Livestock Exposition at Louisville, Kentucky. Carl was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Sarah, son Gregory Lynn at age 20 years, wife Jeanne after 54 years together, and four brothers: Elvin (Helen) Jordan; Robert (Frances) Jordan; Dean (Lela) Jordan; and Lynn (Gladys) Jordan. Carl is survived by three children: Barry (Anita Holysz) of Rensselaer, Jill (Roy Ward) of Flagstaff, Arizona; and Jim, of Salt Lake City and Michigan; as well as his eight grandchildren, Jeff (Christie Putman); Mark (Heidi Nagel); Toby (Jodi Bishop); and Logan (Jasmine Bonty) Jordan, Anne (Paul) Burge; Alexis (Bertaut) Tchuise; Ryan Ward; and Zoe (Steve) Lonetti. He is also survived by his beloved 20 greatgrandchildren. He will be missed by

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those he left behind. Memorial Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Jasper County Home Health Care Hospice of Rensselaer and the American Shorthorn Foundation. Robert H. Virgin, 93, died Thursday, August 8, 2014. He was born May 13, 1921 in Jacksonville, the son of Eli Horace and Rachel Rexroat Virgin. He was united in marriage to Kathleen L. Hempler on August 1, 1948, in Johnston City, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 1998. He is survived by a son, David Virgin (wife, Becky) of rural Arenzville; two grandchildren, Sarah Reedy (husband, Kyle) of Tuscola and Zachariah Virgin (wife, Anna) of Windsor; a great-grandchild, Maddox Reedy; a sister, Alice Lou Gramman (husband, Art) of Beardstown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandchild, Eli Reedy; two brothers, Louis and George Virgin; and two sisters, Dorothy McGinnis and Margaret Thorell. Bob was a 1939 graduate of Virginia High School and attended Blackburn College. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII with the 355th Fighter Group based in Steeple Morden, England. He returned to the Virginia area where he has been a grain and livestock farmer since 1946. He had a special love for Shorthorn cattle on the farm. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia and formerly served on the Cass County Soil and Water District Board and the Cass County Farm Bureau Board. He had served 42 years as the beef superintendent for the Cass County Fair. He enjoyed square dancing and supporting any activity involving his grandchildren. Memorial gifts are suggested to: the Cass County Fair Foundation for Livestock Events, Passavant Hospital Foundation for the Transitional Care Unit, or Cass County Food Pantry. =

Meet Your American Shorthorn Association Board of Director Member: Marty Loving by Megan Brehm, Director of Communications and Marketing

Shorthorn Country is featuring articles aimed to help you become more familiar with each Board of Director member. The board is passionate about serving the needs of members and ensuring the success of Shorthorn cattle well into the future. Marty Loving’s roots run deep in the Shorthorn business. Over 60 years ago, his father and grandfather started a purebred Shorthorn herd that would span generations of Loving family members. Today, the Kansas operation continues to excel in Shorthorn production with many of the same founding principles that were established many years ago. Beginning in the 1950’s the Loving family built a herd of Shorthorn cattle aimed to please commercial bull buyers. To make the cut at Loving Farms, females must possess extreme maternal traits and consistently produce a calf with industry relevant growth and carcass traits. Bulls are selected to incorporate low birth weights, growth, performance and carcass traits. Due to the commercial market Loving

Farms has created for its cattle, data collection is extremely important. Important data is kept and analyzed for future breeding decisions and as a point of reference for customers. A typical customer of Loving Farms could be a commercial Angus breeder seeking an alternative crossbreeding option for his herd or a purebred Shorthorn producer. In a circumstance involving a commercial breeder, the Shorthorn breed is appealing for many reasons, including a compatible British breed base, low birth weights, growth and carcass abilities. Customers appreciate the consistency of Shorthorn cattle at Loving Farms. As a board member of the American Shorthorn Association, Marty is able to use his real world experience producing Shorthorn cattle and apply it toward improving the breed as a whole. Loving reflected that serving as a board member has been a particularly enjoyable experience, “The board is truly a group of

forward minded, good people, focused to improve the Shorthorn breed.” New ideas that have surfaced over the past few years as a board member include increased emphasis on EPD’s, technology, and surge in stressing the importance of data collection. “The breed is moving forward,” Marty commented, “Shorthorn breeders are aiming efforts to produce functional and performance minded cattle now more than ever.” Loving Farms is operated by the Loving family in Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Marty and wife Karen lead the operation along with their son Scott and daughter-in-law = Amanda.

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=Tartan Plaid Beyond Blessed By: Victoria Osburn Wow, I cannot believe it's almost been a whole year since being crowned the 2013-2014 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen in Louisville! First off I want to thank God for giving me the opportunity He has put in my life and the capability to represent such a well-rounded breed. Secondly to my parents, Kelly and Wendy thank you so much for chaperoning me, financially supporting me and putting up with my sassy attitude. Lastly I could not have had such a fulfilling year without my fabulous home state, Texas. The Lone Star State hasn't had a National Queen in 13 years so you can only imagine how it felt to bring that title home. The breeders that gave monetary donations, encouragement letters or advice are probably some of the best things I have taken away from this experience. It's amazing to see what an association can do when we work together and help one another, and let me tell you I couldn't be any prouder to represent the Texas Shorthorn Association and the Texas Junior Shorthorn Association. During my reign I made it to every major show in the State of Texas, a few sales and the national shows while being a full time student at Texas Tech University. I love it when breeders reach out and invite me to events, sales or shows! One thing that I hope y'all find as cool as I did was my recent vacation to Europe. While traveling abroad I visited two Shorthorn breeders in the United Kingdom, Mount Pleasant Farm in Pitsford Hill and Windover Farm in Butcombe. The first breeders that we visited were Keith and Gill Turner in Pitsford Hill; a sweet older couple who had originally started in Charolais and after a tragic event they rebuilt the herd from the ground up using Shorthorn. After five to eight years of finetuning and carefully selecting genetics, they have some of the best award winning pasture cattle in the area. The Turner's may have a small herd however they have a commercial mentality when they breed, sell and eat their cattle. Their hospitality was impeccable and the sincerity of them inviting me into their home to eat Shorthorn beef is something I won't forget. Lastly the well-seasoned showman out of Butcombe had an amazing selection of cattle that had genetics from all over the globe. New Zealand, Scotland, England, Canada and Australia are just a few countries that Brenda Wear had on her lush green section of land in the valleys of North Somerset County. Her viewpoint of what those bloodlines meant

to her and how well she has placed in international shows is nothing short of a neat experience. Brenda took me though the steps of how they prepare for a cattle show and what they do get ready. Quite a bit different from how things are in the states but for people headed to shows in Europe it's efficient. In the UK they have a program call Certified Shorthorn Beef, just like you'd see the Certified Angus Beef in the states. When you buy, sell or trade Shorthorn Cattle they have to have their "passports" or for us known as pedigree papers to ensure the quality is maintained and therefore they can keep track of all the cattle in their national registry. Overall it was a pretty cool concept for me to absorb while visiting those breeders, if you want to further educate yourself on this topic you can like Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society UK on Facebook and visit their website, http://www.shorthorn.co.uk. Can you imagine Shorthorns having some kind of checkoff program in the U.S. that competes with Angus? I can. Once again thank you so much ASA and AJSA for enhancing my experience as Queen. To Christine and Elaine the National Co-Queen Chairs, Gwen Crawford and her Junior Board, Shelly Spearman the Texas Queen Chair and the whole National Lassie and Texas Lassie Auxiliary for helping me and your kind words throughout my reign. Lastly thank you to Sydney Miller for being a great Queen Alternate and always having a burning passion for the Shorthorn breed and Lassies, I wish you all the best finishing up college and graduating soon! See yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;all in Louisville! Shorthorn love and mine, Victoria Osburn 2013-2014 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen =

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Club Calves Show Heifers

BARTELS

AAA Shorthorns

Cattle For Sale At All Times Route 1, Box 41 • Revere, MO 63465 660-948-2786 Hwy. 81 North of Kahoka 9 miles, or 7 miles south of Farmington, IA.

BROTHERS

Alan • Adrian and Mary • Angela

Tecumseh, NE Leroy: 402-335-2613 Roger: 402-335-2667

SHORTHORNS

Bernie Bolton Family 38995 Honeysuckle Road Oakland, Iowa 51560-4326 712-482-3386 • cell: 402-350-9430 bolton.norma29@gmail.com www.bernadaleshorthorns.com

Bigelow Farms

PRACTICAL IDEAS. PRACTICAL CATTLE.

Phillip Bowman & Family 9898 Garrett Rd. Greens Fork, IN 47345 TEL: 765.886.5777 bsgshorthorns@hotmail.com

Frank and Barbara, Frank Jr., Kasey, Matt, Stacey, Taylor, and Tenley Bigelow P.O. Box 43, 47233 Road 200 • O’Neals, CA 93645 Matt: 559-647-2817 • Frank: 559-868-3433 www.bigelowfarms.com

Broken Road Cattle Company Show Cattle

Ken Fairchild 318-282-7411

3209 Roundhill Rd Oak Grove, LA 71263

brccshowcattle@yahoo.com

Polled Shorthorns

Bulls and females for sale at all times. Mrs. L. EUGENE BYERS, Owner

500 Township Road 2802 • Loudonville, OH 44842 JEFF BYERS, D.V.M.: 419-994-5054 • FAX: 419-994-3702 JON BYERS: 419-994-3440

PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN

R.R. 1, Box 358 • Modoc, IN 47358 Brian/FAX: 765-853-5255 • cell: 765-969-0373 Randy: 765-853-5819 • Tyler: 765-576-0035 www.catesfarms.com

John R. Hagie

Gordon & Sally Crawford Reed & Jane Crawford 519.287.3837 519.870.2396 Glencoe, ON, Canada gordcrawford@sympatico.ca

Modoc, Indiana

POLLED SHORTHORNS

519.287.5286 519.857.7333 Glencoe, ON, Canada riverpointcc@hotmail.com

1001 8th Ave. NW • Clarion, IA 50525 Days: 1-800-247-4885 • Evenings: 515-532-3005 jhagie@hagie.com Herdsmen: Pete Hunter: 515-571-5630 Jess Recknor: 507-383-8529

View cattle on-line at www.crawfdownfarms.com

DIAMOND C SHORTHORNS 903-566-3780 cell: 903-521-0774

Raymond and Judy Carnes & Family 14227 CR 220 Tyler, Texas 75707

dcshorthorns@sbcglobal.net

Our featured herd sire DF Tuscaloosa 8T

DAVE MCFARLAND & FAMILY Cattle in Minnesota and Illinois Dave: 618-401-0744 drdavemcfarland@gmail.com Stuart: 561-912-0788 • cell: 561-289-9009 www.diamondmshorthorns.com

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SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

MEIEROTTO’S

=Junior Corner It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Mitchell ajsa Smith director

For all that are involved in the cattle industry sale season is underway. Everyone is looking for the next great one, but before you start your adventure, here are a few tips to help you

along the way. 1. View the cattle in person- Make sure that you always evaluate the livestock you are purchasing in person, as opposed to seeing the animals on an

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online sale for the first time. What you can see through your eyes can not be shown correctly on a computer. This guarantees that you are seeing the cattle for what they really are and you can see them in motion. 2. Study your breed, the genetics, and EPD’s- This includes the traits that your breed is known for offering, the genetics that work well together and for Expected Progeny Differences (EPD). After looking at these qualities, make sure they work well with your herd and the direction in which you would like it to go. 3. Talk to the breeders- The breeders are one of your most valuable assets. They know what works well with their cattle and more importantly see them on a daily basis. Most breeders will be upfront with you as they want to build a strong breeder-client relationship that will hopefully make them money in the future. 4. Have multiple options/realize your price range- Especially when purchasing cattle in an open auction, having a plan B is always necessary. Sometimes the top of your list are outside of your price range, so it’s good to have another option at the same farm, or at another location. 5. Don’t get auctionized- Never be afraid to say no, because you can always get back in when things settle down. Make sure you buy cattle that you planned on buying, don’t just buy one because you are there and everyone else is buying. 6. Buy cattle for what they are worthMake your purchases based on true value, not because you can get one bought within your price range. Otherwise, it will be difficult to make a return on your investment. 7. Don’t have buyer’s regret- Be confident in your purchases and in your ability to help them reach their maximum potential. Hopefully these tips will be beneficial this upcoming sales season and for future sale seasons. Always remember it’s more important that you are happy with your cattle than the judge because you see them every day. =

Dean, Janice Craig and Crystal Steck 501 N. Line Street • Knoxville, IL 61448 309-289-2367 Craig cell: 319-453-7937 • home: 402-453-7937 info@djsshorthorns.com • www.djsshorthorns.com

DUIS FARMS DTR Cattle Company

Breeders of Australian Shepherds

Visitors welcome!

2 Lake Metonga Grant Park, IL 60940 815-228-7458 www.duisfarms.com

Fieser’s

Our cow herd is strong with outcross genetics. Our first cows came from Gordon Brockmueller. His guidance provided us a strong foundation.

EA-RA-BA-H Farm The southeast’s largest herd . . . bulls, bred and open females for sale at all times. Performance is our by-word

BOB DUIS

Ryan and Nancy Grathwohl Heter Josie and Ryder 745 Ave. S • Raymond, Kansas 67573 785-587-7947

in Studer’s Crazy Tra Our extended family has been in the Shorthorn business for over 40 years. We’ve been building on that foundation for over 20. We truly belive we’re breeding - Genetics That’ll Work & Win.

Bruce Humble

Franz Farms

6653 Smithwood Road • Liberty, NC 27298 Bruce: 336-264-1496

Todd, M.K., Ryan & Tayler Rae • Bingham Lake, MN 507-678-2347 (home) • 507-920-8601 (Todd) 507-822-1671 (M.K.) • franzfarms.com

Polled Shorthorns

Dean Fieser Box 363 Plains, KS 67869 620-563-9533 cell: 806-979-0027 Lori www.fieserspolledshorthorns.com Working Border Collies available.

TIME For *xAR58091 GOLD

GREENHORN

ShorthornPlus

LLC Dave and Josh Greenhorn 3450 Middle Run Road • Waynesville, Ohio 45068 Gregg, Leann, and Stacey Fischer Jeff Stump, Herdsman 1853 N. US Highway 281 Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dave’s cell: 937-470-6552 Josh’s cell: 937-681-1948

Home: 620-458-3621 Jeff: 620-282-8364 Stacey: 620-786-0752 fischercattlecompany.com

John and Pam Gunn Family Patrick, Creed, Jordan, Garrett 2835 W. 400 S. Greenfield, IN 46140 317-861-6767 cell: 317-695-4015 jggunner@aol.com www.gunnshorthorns.com

Consultant: Col. A.E. Greenhorn Herdsman: Kolten Greenhorn

1919-2014 Beef-Milk-Dual Registry 100% Native- True Dual Purpose

Bulls For Sale all year, Heifers: Nov.-May

Carey Thomas Johnston

Kevin Cooksley Family

219 Johnston Rd, Kingsbury, Que, Canada J0B 1X0 TEL 819-826-5779 • CELL 819-574-4350 EMAIL highridge@hotmail.ca

80165 Rd 451 • Weissert, NE 68814 308-872-2617 • kscooksley@gmail.com

Winkie Barnes

Burke N. Allison & Co.

925 E. 400 S., Washington, IN 47501-7533 Dale - 812-254-6185 • bovine08@gmail.com

Wegeners

HUB RANCH SHORTHORNS

U.S. 36

U.S. 383

Homeplace Farms

1 mile Washburns

2 mile

Shorthorn Breeders Since 1915

GJD Cattle Co. 513-288-6991 513-896-7260 RC Show Cattle 937-603-1319 937-533-7051 Michelle Neagle • 765-993-4973

HAUMONT SHORTHORNS

Haumont Shorthorns

Homeplace Wild Side 1215, Fuzzy, is our DS-F walking bull.

OWNERS:

Steve & Cynthia Washburn 8717 Road K • Norton, Kansas cell: 785-202-0338 • home: 785-877-3004 cwashburn08@yahoo.com 53 years of breeding over 100 head of attractive, productive beef type Shorthorns. Heifer, Steers & Bulls Available.

CELL 613-885-6904

IndianLandHills & Cattle Co. Greg Ruehle Family 1798 168th Rd. • Garland, NE 68360 402-430-9440 • ggruehle@aol.com

ale

For S Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus heifers, steers and bulls. Calves sired by Sonny, Eldorado, Final Solution, Primo, Grey Goose and other leading sires.

Inness Shorthorns

IROQUOIAN SHORTHORNS

Doug, Nancy, Matt & Nick Inness 1339 Knox Hwy 25 Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-6462 - 4th Generation Shorthorns -

Don Washburn & Family

CATTLE COMPANY

3306 W 1250 S Kentland, IN 47951 219-474-5008 cell: 219-869-0758 washburndon@gmail.com

Cody Nelson 507 720 2998 Jeff Morris 320 212 9291 Doug Bruns 320 905 6510

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Come By And Talk Cows

SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

Herd Bulls CF Star Bucks *x TG/RRA Complete 421U *xar A&T Renegade 124 *x

Josh & Tiffany Moreland 2273 Israel Somers Rd • Camden, Ohio 937-336-1088 • jtmoreland@gmail.com www.jtmorelandfarms.com Dave & Mary Lou Kearns Dave Kearns Scott, Lynette & Koby Kearns 11600 Shabbona Grove Rd. Waterman, IL 60556

815-264-3468: home 815-739-3578: Dave’s cell 815-739-3575: Dave, Jr.’s cell dmkearns@mycbsi.com Visitors Welcome!

Kilgore

J&J Show Cattle Jeremy, Jaime, Preston & Triston Kennedy

Family, Friends & Shorthorn cattle 2250 L Rd • West Point, NE 68788 Jeremy: 402-380-9164 • Jamie: 402-380-3259 jjkr_74 @hotmail.com • www.jandjshowcattle.com

KJ German’s G Shorthorns Cattle available For Sale! K. Justin, Colene, Ryan and Emilia German 21360 E. 24th Rd Nokomis, IL 62075 217-827-1465 • german_justin@live.com

Laban’s Roanoke Farm Registered Shorthorn Cattle

Shorthorn Farm 22195 Hand Rd., Acthison, KS 66002 Shorthorn Bulls and Show Calves For Sale call for information 913-773-8359 • cell: 913-758-7892 kristinkilgore@wildblue.net

Joe & Marla Metzger

Taylor & Torie Schwartz 7504 N. 250 W., Rossville, IN 46065 765-379-2926 • www.jmcattleco.com A.J. & Tonya Metzger, Paiton, Parker & Tate George Jerod, Tracy, Madison & Tucker Metzger Tanner & Andrea Schwartz

Breeding Stock & Club Calves

Joe and Linda Laban

26846 S. Garryowen Rd Bernard, IA 52032-9288 Home: 563.879.3154 • Cell: 563.542.3155 jjlaban@yahoo.com showcattlepage.com/LabanRoanoke/homepage.html

The Workman Family 54905 Fulton Hill Rd Bellaire, Ohio 43906

Bob: 740-676-5112 • Brent: 740-310-4361 Rick: 724-344-8056

EVELDALE FARMS

contact: L.E. Mathers III: 309-263-4233 mathers@leveldale.com or cattle@leveldale.com or Scott Wall: cell: 309-212-5450 swall_otg@yahoo.com 10442 N Co. Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664 309-678-4230

Visit our website at www.Leveldale.com

Lincoln Reds Not following any fads, just www.lincolnred.org focusing on Larry and Sarah Pedelty quality. Chatfield, MN • 507-867-9041 Straws Available

Ron: 319.560.9433 - rclong63@yahoo.com John: 319.560.9158 - jlong@latticebiz.com Jim Sr.: 319.560.9680 - HM: 319-472-4465 • JD: 319.560.9344

sarahpedelty@yahoo.com

Vinton, Iowa

Masonic VillageFarm

CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES

Gerald Tracy and Frank Stoltzfus

One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-371-0798 fstoltzf@masonicvillages.org

www.masonicvillagefarm.com

Meadow Lane Farms The Bertz’s

15186 Wheatley Road Mayview, MO 64071 Ron: 816-661-1980 FAX: 660-237-4989

Located just east of Kansas City on I-70 at the 44 mile marker!

Alan, Kathy, Allison, and Craig Greensburg, IN

812-663-4967 Alan cell: 812-525-4615 • Craig: 812-525-3428 Allison: 812-525-3993

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mfshorthorns@hotmail.com www.meyerfamilyshorthorns.com

Resgistered Shorthorns & Club Calves www.longshorthorns.com

McKee Family Shorthorns Wayne and Aileen McKee 5827 155th Avenue • Indianola, IA 50125 515-961-2073

MEYER FARMS

ED & CONNIE MEYER AND FAMILY

1550 E. 450 S. Rushville, IN 46173 765-938-1204 • Ed cell: 765-561-1232

Danny Holland: 918.413.1212 Marie Cole, MD: 918.413.5435

12186 SE 230 Road • Talihina, OK 74571 mooncreekranch@hotmail.com

www.mooncreekshorthorns.com

W NE

RIVER CATT NR LE

Chaddrick R. Sumner

1885 Cranford Sumner Rd. • Lenox, GA 31637 229-546-4512 • cell: 229-388-7038 kssumner@planttel.net Eph. 2:8-9 New Herd Sires: Code Red • PLM Blanco

Steve & Cindy Oler

9058 Manning Road Home: 765-886-5737 Economy, IN 47339 Cell: 765-993-0839 olerfs@olerfs.com Business: 765-886-4444

PF PF

ICHARDSON

Fred Ripberger 7234 E. 2700 Rd Sidell, Il 61876 317-694-4273

ARMS

Ron Martin & Family

2699 E. 700 N. Greenfield, IN 46140 317-326-2568 cell: 317-727-4904 phildonfarms@aol.com

RC Show Cattle Ron Rutan • 937.603.1319

Christy Campbell • 937.533.7051 whodeycampbell@aol.com

Shorthorns Sammy and Wilma Richardson

3703 Hwy 29 • Marlow, OK 73055 580-658-2709 richardsonfarmsshorthorns@gmail.com

Damn Proud

Ripberger Farms

7234 E. 2700 Rd • Sidell, Il 61876 217-822-2506

R F

PHILDON FARMS

Registered Shorthorn Show Cattle

SHORTHORN CATTLE ECONOMY, INDIANA

Greg, Julie, Grant & Jillian

REGISTERED SHORTHORN

Ricky and Lance Guidry 9256 Robinson Rd. Bell City, LA 70630 337-598-3258 • cell: 337-540-2825 office: 337-775-5928

If it says R O B J O Y in the pedigree, you know they’re gonna be good!

ROBJOY SHORTHORNS

Bob and Joyce Wilson Home: 217-348-6750 Dr. Larry Wilson Cell: 217-276-5964

Home: 847-814-7301 28 Buchanan Court • Charleston, IL 61920

Rocky Branch Shorthorns Lee & Joy Kerby Hannah Lynch 1581 Paint Rock Valley Road Philadelphia, TN 37846 home: 865-213-3357 cell: 865-250-8809 email: RCKYBRNCH@AOL.COM http://SHORTHORNS.com

SharBen Shorthorns Ben & Sharon Wilson

947 Bald Eagle Road • Sharpsburg, Kentucky 40374 606-247-3023 • cell: 606-782-0754 benwilson@windstream.net

Rob Sneed Shorthorns 28402 Griessen Road • Sedalia, MO 65301 home: 660-826-1718 • cell: 660-620-1718 robsneedshorthorns.org

1160 600th Ave, • Middletown, IL 62666 Bob: 217-732-7596 Mark: 217-737-7905 mark.gordon@plantpioneer.com Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman

Bob and Mark Gordon

ROD Shorthorn Farms

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21965 3150 East St. • Arlington, IL 61312 office: 815-849-5700 • cell: 815-703-4553 email: rodney.rod@plantpioneer.com 27634-443 Avenue • Marion, SD 57043

Rodney, Cynthia, Rodney II, Brody & Jolett Rod

Cory, Melissa, Samantha and Jaxon Schrag

✰ Home of the Rock Stars! ✰

605-925-4804 • 605-941-5241 schrag@svtv.com

“The Choice For Choice”

Rick, Sandy, Blane & Clay Osterday

Don and Marylou Mayse 8090 E. Highway AB • Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-4250 • www.shomefarms.com

31728 US Hwy 12, Java, SD 57452 605-285-6761 Rick: 605-281-1175 Blane: 605-281-0301 www.stanglshorthorns.com

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MOON CREEK RANCH

GREAT

Strode Family Shorthorns

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SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

Purebred Shorthorns Since 1967

Nick, Patti, Savannah, Lane and Lily Steinke

9504 W. 300 S. • Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-5814 • cell: 219-863-7072 pnsteinke@yahoo.com • www.steinkeshorthorns.com

9300 Boyd Farm Rd. • Rochester, Il 62563 home: 217-498-9621 Curt: 217-836-9621 • Rob: 217-725-4955 Cattle available For Sale!

John, Dede, Sara and Sage cell: 712-263-0263 John Elder - cell: 402-650-1385

Sutherland Shorthorns

701 Iowa Ave. • Dunlap, IA 51529 www.maternallegends.com

David Ragsdale 3100 Locke Lane • Prospect, KY 40059 cell: 502-396-6533

building maternal legends . . .

Semen $5 a straw Visit us at www.sutherlandshorthorns.com

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tone Springs S Shorthorns The Jay Benham Family

4733 LeFevre Road Troy, Ohio 45373 937-335-1622 Visitors Always Welcome!

Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns Doug & Rhonda North 5544 Stone Road Clinton, IL 61727 217-622-4466 tenmileshorthorns@live.com

TOWNVIEW SHORTHORNS LYNN, GALE, AND JEFF NELSON

BRENT ELAM & BOYS

25994 725TH AVE. ALBERT LEA, MN 56007 507-826–3184 • cell: 507-402-4772 www.topnotchstockfarm.com

4163 HALMAN ROAD CEDAR HILL, TN 37032 615-384-3355 • CELL: 615-730-0132 STEVE ELAM: 615-268-5630 brent.townview.elam@gmail.com

Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm 5106 169 R Ave SE Kindred, ND 58051 Steve: 701.261.3426

Ar Su Lu Spear 320 x

TYNYWTRA’S J&J Humphreys John: 219-279-2374 Andy: 219-279-2971 • Josh: 219-863-3984 7229 W. 200 N. • Wolcott, IN 47995 The coffee pot is always on!

Bryan

Marti

Bulls, females and show prospects for sale. Vogel Shorthorn Farm 10631 24th St SE • Rogers, ND 58479 vogelshorthornfarm@hotmail.com Justin: 701.320.4054 • Whitney: 701.261.1667

1502 Missouri Valley Road Riverton, WY 82501 307-857-4240

SHORTHORN.ORG 7577 S. 210 E. • Rensselaer, IN 47978 Barry & Anita: 219-866-3513 • cell: 219-819-0430 Toby & Jodi: cell: 219-819-4603 www.waukaru.net

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America’s Convenient AI Brand Daily shipping from mid-Missouri 866-356-4565

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Wilson Livestock Agency Stuart D. Wilson

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Route 1, Box 55 Findlay, IL 62534 217-756-8828 cell: 217-454-9355

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SULLIVAN SUPPLY Livestock Grooming Products Sullivan Supply South Hillsboro, TX 800-588-7096 FAX: 254-582-7114

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Sullivan Supply Inc. Dunlap, IA 800-475-5902 FAX: 712-643-5154

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Jeff K. and Darla Aegerter 520 South Evergreen Dr. • Seward, NE 68434 402-641-4696 • jaegerter@neb.rr.com www.aegertermarketing.com

Bert Moore Independent Consultant Know the Cattle - Know the People

Finding Shorthorns that fit your operation 701.541.5035 bertshorthorn@gmail.com

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Auctioneer P.O. Box 349 Marietta, OK 73448 580-276-5137 cell: 580-695-2036

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FRANK SULLIVAN • 612.860.6665 JOSEPH O’SULLIVAN • 612.868.8580 PO BOX 894 • MAPLE LAKE, MN 55358

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Kevin Wendt

cell: 419-566-1599 23855 State Route 161 kevin@thewendtgroup.com Irwin, Ohio 43029

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=Show

Schedule

Fair Kansas State Fair Tennessee State Fair Tennessee State Fair Western Washington Fair Kansas State Fair Kansas State Fair Tri-State Fair Tri-State Fair New Mexico State Fair New Mexico State Fair Tri-State Fair State Fair of Oklahoma State Fair of Oklahoma World Beef Expo AkSarBen Livestock Show AkSarBen Livestock Show Tulsa State Fair AkSarBen Livestock Show World Beef Expo World Beef Expo Tulsa State Fair State Fair of Texas Tulsa State Fair State Fair of Texas Tulsa State Fair Keystone International Keystone International Georgia National Fair Keystone International Keystone International Arkansas State Fair State Fair of Texas Arkansas State Fair Arkansas State Fair South Carolina State Fair South Carolina State Fair South Carolina State Fair State Fair of Louisiana State Fair of Louisiana American Royal American Royal NAILE North Florida Fair North Florida Fair NAILE NAILE NAILE NAILE NWSS NWSS NWSS

Location Hutchinson, KS Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Puyallup, WA Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson, KS Amarillo, TX Amarillo, TX Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM Amarillo, TX Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City, OK West Allis, WI Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Tulsa, OK Omaha, NE West Allis, WI West Allis, WI Tulsa, OK Dallas, TX Tulsa, OK Dallas, TX Tulsa, OK Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Perry, GA Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Little Rock, AR Dallas, TX Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR Columbia, SC Columbia, SC Columbia, SC Shreveport, LA Shreveport, LA Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO Louisville, KY Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Denver, CO Denver, CO Denver, CO

shorthorn country 8288 Hascall Street Omaha, Nebraska 68124 402-393-7051 FAX: 402-393-7080 Cindy Cagwin-Johnston217-452-3051 cagwincattle@casscomm.com

advertising rates Full page 2/3 page 1/2 page-island 1/2 page 1/3 page 1/4 page 1/6 page Business card (1 1/2”)

Darryl Rahn 217-473-1124 • drahn@casscomm.com

Show Junior Steer Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Regional Shorthorn Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Market Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Steer Show Junior Show Open Show Open Show Feeder Calves Market Beef Open Show Breeding Heifer Junior Heifer Show Junior Steer Show Junior Prospect Steer Show Junior Prospect Steer Junior Market Steer Show Junior Market Steer Junior Heifer Show Major Atlantic PACE Show ShorthornPlus Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Market Steer Show Junior PACE Show Junior Show Junior Heifer show Open Show Market Steer Open Show Junior Steer Show Junior Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Major PACE Show Junior ShorthornPlus Show Junior Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Shorthorn Show Open ShorthornPlus Show Steer Futurity & Breeders’ Cup National Shorthorn Show Pen Show Junior Heifer Show Major PACE Show

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1x $ 565 420 335 315 240 195 135 41

12x $ 505 385 310 290 225 175 120 32

Date 9/6 9/6 9/6 9/6 9/7 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/17 9/18 9/20 9/20 9/20 9/26 9/26 9/27 9/27 9/28 9/28 9/28 9/30 10/1 10/1 10/2 10/4 10/4 10/4 10/4 10/4 10/5 10/11 10/12 10/12 10/14 10/17 10/17 10/18 10/25 10/25 10/30 10/30 11/15 11/15 11/16 11/16 11/16 11/16 11/17 1/17 1/18 1/18

Time 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. following 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. following 8 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 12 p.m. 6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 12 p.m. following 8 a.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 8 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m.

Judge

Jeff Bedwell

Matt Copeland Dan Shike

color rates 4 color 1 color (advertiser’s choice) house color (magazine’s choice)

$200 $195 $175

* Color only available on ads half of page or larger.

* Additional cost for e-mailed pictures, color corrections and photograph scans

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=Sales Calendar Sept. 1 - Weeping Fox Ranch Private Treaty Sale, Hartley, Iowa.

Oct. 17 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Co, Shorthorns UpFront Sale, Clarion, Iowa.

Sept. 6 - Shadybrook Farms, Decades of Excellence Sale, West Brome, Quebec.

Oct. 17-18-19-20 - DTR Cattle Co., Open House, Raymond, Kan.

Sept. 6 - Missouri State Sale, Sho-Me sale Facility, Columbia, Mo.

Your Marketing Professional If we can help you with further information regarding these sales, feel free to contact us.

Oct. 18 - Studers, Family Legacies Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Sept. 6 - Shadybrook Farms, Decades of Excellence Sale, West Brome, Quebec.

Sept. 13 - Waukaru Shorthorns, Share the Harvest Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Oct. 18 - Leading A Legacy Sale, Shorthorn Junior National Fundraising program, Dunlap Iowa.

Sept. 14 - Bonnell Club Calves OnLine Private Treaty Sale.

Oct. 18 - Keystone Autumn Klassic, Waynesburg, Pa.

Sept. 13 - Waukaru Shorthorns, Share the Harvest Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Sept. 20 - 21 - Johnson Shorthorns, Third Annual Private Treaty Sale, Niantic, Ill.

Oct. 19 - Sullivan Farms, Maternal Legends Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Oct. 5 - KOLT Cattle Company, Simple Choices Sale, Seward, Neb.

Oct. 21 - DTR Cattle Co., On-Line Sale, Raymond, Kan.

Oct. 17 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Co, Shorthorns UpFront Sale, Clarion, Iowa.

Sept. 21 - Ohio Fall Showcase Sale, Newark, Ohio. Sept. 21-22 - Cannondale Primetime Productions Sale, Breeders’ World online sales. Sept. 22 - Sullivan Farms, Pasture Sale, Dunlap, Iowa. Sept. 27 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Little Cedar Cattle Co, Beaverton, Mich. Sept. 28 - Steinke Shorthorns, Partners in Excellence On-Line Sale, Rensselaer, Ind. Sept. 30 - Meyer Family Shorthorns, OnLine Sale, Greensburg, Ind. Oct. 4 - Fall Harvest Shorthorn Production Sale, Grand Island, Neb. Oct. 4 - Stecks Bid-off Female Sale, Woodstock, Minn. Oct. 5 - KOLT Cattle Company, Simple Choices Sale, Seward, Neb. Oct. 10 -Wasinger Cattle Company OnLine Sale, cwcattlesales.com. Oct. 11 - Greenhorn Where Great Females Make a Difference Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Oct. 25 - Shorthorn 500 Sale, Marietta, Okla.

Oct. 19 - Sullivan Farms, Maternal Legends Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Oct. 25 - All Star Classic Shorthorn Female Sale, Crooked Post Shorthorns, Lacombe, Alberta, Can.

Oct. 26 - Cagwin Farms Selection Day and On-line Sale, Philadelphia, Ill.

Oct. 25-26 - Darbyshire Farms, Open House, Yarmouth, Iowa.

Nov. 16 - North American Heifer Calf Futurity, Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 26 - Cedar Valley Sale, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Jan. 18 - The Summit, National Shorthorn Sale, Denver, Colo.

Oct. 26 - Matlock Stock Farm, Hill Country Classic Sale, Loydminster, SK. Oct. 26 - Cagwin Farms Selection Day and On-line Sale, Philadelphia, Ill. Nov. 1 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Durham Nation Sale, Kathryn, ND. Nov. 1-2 - Darbyshire Farms and Show Cattle On-Line Steer and Heifer Sale, Yarmouth, Iowa. Nov. 2 - Schrag Shorthorn Farms, The Family Event Sale, Marion, SD. Nov. 8 - Bakenhus Cattle Co. All Breed Heifer Sale, Columbus, Nebraska Nov. 15 - Donors On Ice Sale, Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 11- Farrer Farms, 41st Annual Sale of Stars, Royal Center, Ind.

Nov. 15 - Four State Sale, Diamond, Mo.

Oct. 12 - Swing the Gate Production Sale, Dixon, Ill.

Nov. 16 - North American Heifer Calf Futurity, Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 12 - Turner Shorthorns Open House, 2 pm to 6 pm, at the farm, Somerset, Ohio.

Nov. 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Co., Where Future Generations Are Created, Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 14 - Turner Shorthorns On-Line Sale. Somerset, Ohio.

Nov. 27 - Saskatchewan Shorthorn Association Sale, Regina, Sask.

Oct. 14-15 - Hahn Family Shorthorns, Practical and Profitable On-Line Sale, Minonk, Ill.

Jan. 18 - The Summit, National Shorthorn Sale, Denver, Colo.

Auction Sales • Private Treaty • Semen • Embryos

Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, IL 62691

217-452-3051 • FAX: 217-452-3053 email: cagwincattle@casscomm.com

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=Ad Index AAA Shorthorns ............................................33 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. ..................39 AMS Shorthorns ............................................33 Bartels Bros ....................................................33 Bennett Land & Cattle ..................................33 Berg Shorthorns ............................................33 Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns ................................33 Bert Moore ....................................................39 Bigelow Farms ................................................33 Bo’s Shorthorns ..............................................33 Bowman Superior Genetics ............................33 Broken Road Cattle Company ......................33 Brooks, Bruce ................................................39 Byland Polled Shorthorns ..............................33 Cagwin Cattle Services LLC..........................8-9 Cates Farms....................................................33 Cattle Visions ................................................39

Cedar Lane Farms ..........................................19 Crawfdown Farms ..........................................33 Cross Country................................................33 Cyclone Trace Cattle Co.............................5, 33 Dav Mar Way Farms ......................................33 Diamond C Shorthorns..................................33 Diamond M Shorthorns ................................33 DJS Shorthorns ..............................................35 DTR Cattle Co ..............................................35 Du-Lyn Farms ................................................15 Duis Farms ....................................................35 Ea Ra Ba H Farm ..........................................35 Fall Harvest ....................................................22 Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns ..............................35 Fischer Cattle Company ........................IFC, 35 Franz Farms....................................................35 Fugate Shorthorns ..........................................26

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Fusion Cattle..................................................46 GJD ..............................................................35 Great American Insurance ..............................39 Great Shorthorn Revival............................12-13 Greenhorn Cattle Company, LLC..............7, 35 Gunn Shorthorns ..........................................35 Haumont Shorthorns ....................................35 Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm..............................38 High Ridge Farm LTD ..................................35 Hill Haven Shorthorns ..................................14 Homeplace Farms ..........................................35 Hub Ranch Shorthorns ..................................35 Indian Hills Land & Cattle Co. ....................35 Inness Shorthorns ..........................................35 Iroquoian Shorthorns ....................................35 J&J Show Cattle ............................................36 James F. Bessler, Inc. ......................................39 JDMC Cattle Company ................................35 JM Cattle Company ......................................36 JT Moreland Farms, LLC ..............................36 Jungels Shorthorn Farm..................................47 Kearns Farms..................................................36 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm ............................36 Keystone Autum Klassic ................................31 Kilgore Shorthorn Farm ................................36 Kim Hayman ................................................11 KJG German’s Shorhtorns ..............................36 Kolt Cattle Company ....................................17 Laban Roanoke Farm ....................................36 Leading a Legacy ............................................25 Leemon Stock Farm ......................................14 Leveldale Farms........................................29, 36 Lincoln Reds ..................................................36 Little Cedar Cattle Co. ..................................36 Long Family Shorthorns ................................36 Maple Brook Farms........................................36 Masonic Village Farm ....................................36 McKee Family Shorthorns..............................36 Meadow Lane Farms ......................................36 Meyer Family Shorthorns ..............................36 Meyer Farms ..................................................36 Montana Shorthorn Association ....................39 Moon Creek Ranch........................................37 National Western Stock Show ........................31 New River Cattle............................................37 Norman Farms ..............................................37 O’Sullivan Auctioneer ....................................39 Oler Farm ......................................................37 Ontario Shorthorn Association ......................30 Phildon Farms ................................................37 RC Show Cattle ............................................37 Richardson Farms Shorthorns ........................37 Ripberger Family Farms ................................37 RL Cattle Company ......................................37 Robjoy Shorthorns ........................................37 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle ..............................37 Rocky Branch Shorthorns ..............................37 Rod Shorthorns ..............................................37 Schrag Shorthorn Farms ............................3, 37 SharBen Shorthorns ................................14, 37 Sho-Me Shorthorns ........................................37 Shorthorn 500................................................41 ShorthornPlus Foundation ............................34 ShorthornShop.com ................................11, 39 Sneed, Rob Shorthorns ..................................37 Stangl Shorthorns ..........................................37 Stecks Cattle ..................................................44 Steinke Shorthorns ........................................38 Stone Springs Shorthorns ..............................38 Strode Family Shorhtorns ..............................38 Sullivan Farms ........................................38, BC Sullivan Supply ..............................................39 Sutherland Shorthorns....................................38 Swing The Gate Sale ......................................43 Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns ............................38 The National CUP Lab ................................39 Top Notch Stock Farm ..................................38 Townview Shorthorns ....................................38 Trans Ova Genetics ........................................18 Tynywtra’s ......................................................38 V8 Shorthorns................................................38 Vogel Shorthorn Farm ....................................38 Warner Ranch ................................................38 Wasinger Cattle Company..............................27 Waukaru Polled Shorthorns............................38 Wendt, Kevin ................................................39 Wilson Livestock Agency................................39