Maine Anjou Voice by EDJE

VOICE THE MAINE-ANJOU

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Reserve Grand Champion Female, 2018 NJMAS Congratulations HUNTER MORTON

Grand Champion Female, 2018 NJMAS Congratulations BECCA MOORE

Third Overall Champion Female, 2018 NJMAS Congratulations CARLEE CLARK

Grand Champion Horned Hereford Heifer, 2018 NWSS Congratulations BECCA MOORE Fifth Overall Champion Female, 2018 NJMAS Congratulations CARLEE CLARK

Grand Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, 2018 Oklahoma Youth Expo Congratulations CLAIRE HARTIN

Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female, 2018 FWSS Open Show Congratulations LADD LANDGRAF

& Hereford Production Sale Featuring Elite Show Prospects, Donors, Pairs & Bred Females

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National Champion Red Angus Heifer and Supreme Champion 2015 NILE Congratulations LeDoux Family & Rolling HIlls Simmentals

Reserve Grand Champion Red Angus Jr Nationals, 5th overall Kansas Classic, many time champion Red. Congratulations to the Gilliam, Trauernicht, and Ridder Families.

2016 Simmental Junior National Champion Percentage Female Many time Champion % Simmental & Supreme Heifer Congratulations Nikkel & Evans Families

Rockstar - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Progeny Will Sellâ&#x20AC;?

Supreme Champion Both Rings Kansas AGR 8 Times Shown - 7 time Supreme or Reserve Supreme Congratulations Nikkel, Walker, and Walthal Families We are excited for her progeny here in the future Sired by Big Deal

Supreme Female and CH Charolais 2015 Kansas State Fair Supreme Sr. Female 2015 Kansas Beef Expo Congratulations Hodges & Evans Families

2016 Colorado State Fair Grand Champion Steer Congratulations Frye Family & Goertzen

Grand Champion Steer - Kansas Junior Livestock Show Congratulations Ratliff Family

Supreme Female Tenn. Agribition Champion % Simmental Congratulations Meier Family Sired by Big Deal

2015 AJSA National Grand Champion Steer 2 time National Champion Simmental Steers Shown by Blair Vohs! Thanks and Congratulations Vohs Family & Goertzen

5th Overall Female & Champion Charolais 2016 Kansas State Fair Congratulations Nikkel Family, Brown Family, Evans Family and Lampe Family

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Headquarters by Blake Nelson Commercial Connection by Josh Cribbs Junior National Thank You Junior National Photos Junior National Show Results Junior National Contest Results Retiring AJMAA Board of Directors Announcements 2018 AMAA Board of Director Meeting Minutes 2018 Board of Director Ballot AMAA Board of Director Profiles AGI Update by Dan Moser Index/Dateline

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Lindsey Broek, Editor/Director of Communications AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Volume 28/Number 3 Photo taken by Focus Marketing Group

Act like a lady

Grand Champion Maintainer

Raised by Jones Show Cattle Shown by Rhylee Rodgers, Sire: Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Money Reserve Maintainer

Raised by Moonen Cattle Co Shown by Chole Van Vliet, Sire: Maternal Made Third High Maintainer

Boss Think like a

Maine Anjou Junior Nationals Seven of the top ten were sired by G- Bulls. Grand Champion Maintainer Grand Champion Bred and Owned Grand Champion Maine Anjou Grand Champion Cow Calf Pair Reserve Champion Maintainer Third High

Raised by Griswold Cattle Shown by Parker Lockhart, Broker x Z450 Fourth HIgh Maintainer

Raised by Reimann Ranches Shown by Sara Sullivan, Sire: Maternal Made Grand Champion Maine Anjou

Fourth High

WHATS IN YOUR TANK?

the t rusted

Raised by Morton Farms Shown by Becca Moore, Sire: GCC Goose

B rand Where Maternal Matters

Champion Cow Calf Pair

Raised by Griswold Cattle Shown by Colton Sand, Broker x 5066

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Transforming

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Fullblood Maine-Anjou Better Boned. Better Growth. Better Performance.

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at a time.

Calving ease outcross to I80/Ali lines!

BNWZ Jose

HAA Target − Purebred

All That Matters

MINN Hard Whiskey − PB Maine-Anjou

I Deliver

GOET I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

Simplify

BSC Simplicity − PB Maine-Anjou

Daddy’s Money

Maternal Made

BPF Mercedes Benz − 50% Maine-Anjou

No Worries

GOET I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

McKinley

Summit − 3/8 Maine-Anjou

WAC Loco

MCF Chaos − MaineTainer

TLM Edge

I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

TLM Passion − Purebred

Black Power Play

Cowan’s Kingmaker

I Believe - 1/2 Maine-Anjou

I-80 - PB Maine-Anjou

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Style Angus

BBBN X

RRRC SPORTY MONEY 402B

MINN Hybrid

BPF Comfort Zone

GVC Statesman 4R ET − Purebred

Silveiras Style − 3/8 Maine-Anjou

MINN Hard Whiskey

DCC Hard Drive 138R − Purebred

Family Money

Daddy’s Money − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

NAGE Ante Up

RBT Sport Illustrated 33 − Purebred

Mercedes Benz − Purebred

Testify

Daddy’s Money − PB

BPF Beast

Irish Whiskey − MaineTainer

Rum Chatta

BOE Garth

MINN Hard Whiskey 591Y − Purebred

Bourbon Street No Worries − Purebred

I-67

I-80 − 50% Maine-Anjou

Poker Face

Triple D Brooks − 3/4 Maine-Anjou

BFJV Margin

GVC Suh − Purebred

Irishman − MaineTainer

Irish Whiskey X Broker MaineTainer & 1/2 Simmental

Class On Class

Circle M Tejas

Musgrave Sky High

Slider

Colburn Primo

5T Power Chip

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Angus

AMAA Headquarters by Blake Nelson, Executive Vice President

Greetings! The National Junior Heiefer Show (NJHS) was a tremendous event due to the hard work of the Nebraska Show Committee, AJMAA junior board, Lindsey Broek and her team. The Grand Fiesta provided a great experience for many junior members and their families that attended. 421 junior members, representing 25 states, exhibited over 430 head of Maine-Anjou cattle in Grand Island, Neb. The junior national is a major highlight for the AMAA each year. It supplies an educational opportunity for our future leaders and showcases some of the best cattle that Maine-Anjou has to offer. After leaving this event I feel both motivated and very blessed by the members that have and are investing in our breed, thank you! Our junior members are some of the best kids around and it is great to witness first hand their hard work. Whether it is the shows or the contests, it is very evident the time and effort these young cattle people put into these categories. One of my personal favorites is the bred and owned division because you get to see the commitment and work each junior has put into their bred and owned project. From the breeding decision AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

made at the time of conception, through the birth and weaning phase, and finally the time when they exhibit that calf. This is just one of the great divisions offered at the NJHS. If you know junior aged kids that would like to be involved or adults that would like to volunteer, please let us know. It takes all of us to hold a successful event of this magnitude. Next year we will be in Des Moines, Iowa on June 23-28, 2019 for the show. Please come and join us! There are also many other opportunities to be involved in AMAA activities. This fall our national show will be held in conjunction with the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., on October 25-26. We will host the AMAA National Membership Meeting and cattle show. The AMAA Board of Directors will have four retiring directors. There is one director’s seat open in each of the Regions - 1, 2, 3 and At Large. A ballot can be found on page 67 and complete listing of candidates running is located on page 68. Some other activities to start planning for are the Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale in Denver and the Maine Max Bull Test in Wamego, Kan. These are both opportunities for our members to market their Maine-Anjou or Maine-influenced cattle in. The Bright Lights Sale has historically featured some of the very best herd sire prospects and females that our breeders have to offer. This sale is held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in the Yards. This is an excellent opportunity to market your program at the Super Bowl of livestock shows. The Maine Max Bull Test and Sale is focused on bringing the best performance oriented bulls our breeders have to offer and compare rate of gain and ultrasound data to see how they measure up against

other Maine-Anjou programs in from across the country. This program will continue and is set up for the following reasons. • Data collection for breeders to benchmark their herd’s genetic capability. • Create a marketing opportunity for member’s bulls in the heart of cattle country. • Provide third party data that validates the added value of Maine cattle in the feeding phase and on the rail. • Provide documented traceable data to add into the genetic evaluation and build accuracy in our EPDs. Please contact Josh Cribbs, AMAA Commercial Development Director, with any interests or questions on the Maine Max program. The new EPDs have been formulated by Angus Genetics, Inc., (AGI) and are available on Digital Beef. Please recognize there may be some changes on your animals EPDs, the percentile ranking should be very close to before, even if the numerical change is substantial. Take a look and if you have any questions or concerns please contact us at your convenience. AGI will be incorporating genomics in the fall run of the AMAA genetic evaluation which will be in late NovemberDecember of this year. This change in the use of technology in evaluating the genetic value of an animal can be a great leap forward for the breed. I would like to wrap up by thanking all the sponsors, volunteers, families and our staff that played a part in the MaineAnjou NJHS, great job!! I wish the best of luck to you and your families at your respective county and state fair shows. Best Regards, Blake MAINE-ANJOU Vision, Vigor, Value!

Congratulations

Becca on your final junior national and junior career. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of you!

GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE

3rd Overall Maine-Anjou Female Exhibited by Carlee Clark Raised by us!

BKMT Ever After 726 ET - Champion Division 6

Sire: GCC Goose 3110 Dam: CMCC Whats Up 906 (raised by us) Exhibited by Becca Moore, Oklahoma

5th Overall Maine-Anjou Female Exhibited by Carlee Clark Raised by us!

CRAIG MOORE & FAMILY

Division Champion Maine Angus Exhibited by Chancee Clark Raised by us!

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AMAA Commercial Connection by Josh Cribbs, Commercial Development Director

The Issues We Face... This time of year brings about substantial work for cattlemen, their families and those that are employed by them. It is hay season, a time for mending fence and crop farming to supply your operation with feed to help soften the blow of input costs. It involves late nights, playing the moisture game, mornings and afternoons of stockpiling feed and cleaning calving barns. It’s a time that can’t be described to those who don’t live it. Like most of us that are trying to minimize input costs while maximizing cattle outputs, we are constantly making calculations. For me, this drives the question, what are the top three issues lingering over the beef industry for producers today? The first issue that affects beef producers right at the heart, is cow input cost. Over the last decade, the beef industry has focused on increasing performance in feedlot cattle and bulls that will generate the next set of feeders. For those that retain heifers in their herd, this means we have consequently drove up mature cow size to the point that cattle have out reached their environment. In a recent discussion with a producer, the following question AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

arose, “At what point will mature cow size reach ideal?” The average cow size across the United States is 1,390 pounds with 100 pounds to either side being the largest or the smallest in the population. In the last 20 years beef production has seen a 20 percent increase in the amount of beef produced per cow per year. Knowing this, some people will say, “Well my cows are much bigger than that.” There is no doubt that some of us, myself included, have a one-ton cow in

the herd. The reality is that those animals are the very far outliers in the beef industry; and regardless of single trait selecting for growth over the past 20 years, we have really have not moved the scale so far that we can’t get it back within reason. The interesting part is that within reason and ideal cow size are both relative to those that have the cattle and what they want them to be. Simply put, beef production and more specifically cow size, is to the person that owns the cattle.

Graph Sourced from Beef Magazine article entitled “Whats your cost to keep a cow.”

The second thing that has regressed within the beef industry over the years is the lack of crossbreeding into the commercial cow herd of the United Sates. Some have made claims that there is enough genetic diversity within a specific breed that one can select bulls year in and year out from the same breed, that is, as long as you pay attention to the genetic profiles you are selecting you could make up for not crossbreeding and the resulting heterois. Unfortunately, there just isn’t much data to support that claim. We know that one breeding season of crossbreeding cattle can have a 15 year effect on heterosis. This could prove the difference in turning a profit or just breaking even. Some have chosen to ignore the facts, but we – the Maine-Anjou breed – can have a significant impact on heterosis when used in a maternal driven, black-hided cow base and will result in a carcass blend that should fit a balanced grid. Breeding cattle in today’s market has been steered by a cultural bias that only aids select breeds in gaining more of the market share. That’s why it is important to stand behind the Maine-Angus program and promote the use of Maine bulls to add in the power and performance of the F1 cross. The third significant issue in the beef industry relates to the selection criteria of bull buyers and their inherent desire to compare breeding values across breeds. The problem with this is you can’t do such a thing without an adjustment factor. And if I’m being honest, it isn’t the breeding value itself that makes a difference, ratther, it’s the percentile ranking in which the value ranks. For instance, a Maine bull in the top one percent for growth is an outlier for the breed and his significance is equal

to a Charolais bull that ranks in the top one percent of his breed for growth. The significance is that both bulls excel in growth and they are among their breed’s elite for that specific trait. Single trait selection of EPDs has led to a focus on building the actual number value, so much so that the reason for having the numbers in the first place – which was to identify the outliers – has lost it focus. Whether you are actively turning in data and genotyping your cattle to stay up with the current industry trends, your cowherd’s EPD profile is genomically enhanced and it’s affecting the value of your own breeding program. The graph below shows the number of progeny needed to get the same amount of assurance that you get from genomic testing. Looking back on the things

and evaluation, that is a turning point to the commercial cattleman who is actively seeking genomically enhanced EPDs. The future of the beef industry will come down to the haves and the have nots. Those who have actively managed their inputs, who have selected a breeding program that will allow them to maximize maternal heterosis and who have sought out non-parent cattle with genomically enhanced EPDs to solidify their investment. In the end, the only thing that truly matters is how good we as beef producers are at making the next generation of females. If you have questions on how to incorporate genomic testing into your herd management program, contact Blake Nelson, Executive Vice President or myself, Commercial Development director (813) 967-6949) at the AMAA.

Graph Sourced from an article published by the American Angus Association entitled “American Angus Association Genomically Enhanced EPDs” previously stated, how are we to continue to thrive in an ever changing market place when we continue to practice single trait selection for growth? This has ultimately driven up mature cow size and has made it harder for the modern beef producer to remain sustainable and manage cow input costs effectively. We have also come to a crossroads in genetic selection AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

TESTED - TRUSTED - PROVEN

Performance cattle based off of Performance Pedigrees and Performance EPDs. SIRE: TLM Progress TLM Progress pictured as the 2014 Reserve Grand Champion Bull at the Missouri State Fair and in his working clothes!

DAM: TLM Miss SS 264Z Her first 3 calves have all been TLM Herd Sires! - TLM Bullet Proof - TLM Empire - TLM Depth Charge All three bulls are currently being used in our program and Miss SS is one of our leading donor females.

TLM DEPTH CHARGE

SIRE: TLM Progress 341A DAM: TLM Miss SS 264Z DOB: May 1, 2016 Reg. # 471595 • Purebred Maine-Anjou • Polled • Black • TH/PHA Free BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW 713 lbs. EPDS: CED 8 BW 1.2 WW 49 YW 60 M 24 M&G 49 MCE 1

TLM Depth Charge is our newest herd sire with function, correctness & stoutness!

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Call or stop by anytime to view and discuss our tremendous offering out of All Star, Bonus, Baxter and the rest of the TLM sire lineup!

**In the 2017 National Maine-Anjou Bull Test 6 out of the top 11 gaining bulls were sired by Truline Maine herd sires!**

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BULL TEST AND SALE LOCATION

Kansas Bull Development Center - Wamego, Kan.

IMPORTANT DATES

Nominations due - TBD Delivery dates - TBD

ELIGIBILITY

Registered Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer bulls born Jan. 1 - March 31, 2018 TH & PHA Free Health guidelines for bull test must be met.

FEEDOUT ADVANTAGES

Great OPPORTUNITY to test your herdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genetics. Promote your operation and market bulls. Gain test data and ultrasound measurement. Optional sale in March for tested bulls. Minimum delivery weight is 600 lbs.

QUESTIONS? AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Blake Nelson AMAA Executive Vice President (918) 441-3433

Josh Cribbs AMAA Commercial Development (813) 967-6949

Do I have a Maine Angus? 1. Is your animal at least a registered 3/8 MaineTainer? 2. Is your animal out of a registered Angus bull or fem ale? 3. If your animal is a heifer, is she TH/PHA free?

If you answered yes to these three questions, your animal may qualify for the Maine Angus program.

WHAT IS

MAINE ANGUS? The Maine-Angus program is a new initiative created by the American MaineAnjou Association (AMAA) to showcase the complementation of Maine-Anjou genetics when crossed with Angus or Red Angus cattle. This program will reveal Maine-Anjou cattle’s ability to enhance feed efficiency and red meat yield when placed on British based genetics. This program should provide seedstock that will increase production and carcass yield through heterosis. The name Maine Angus is both strong and informative by stating exactly what breeds are present in said animal. The standard is both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA) or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will provide validated lineage and genetic information along with valuable

EPDs. Through a partnership with the AAA our EPDs will be updated with the latest genetic evaluation by the AAA which will provide the breeders and customers the best genetic prediction available. This program is focused on producing quality registered offspring that will aid in the incorporation of Maine-Anjou genetics into the mainstream of the USA beef sector. Program Standards • Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics: • The animal will have between 3/8 Maine-Anjou to 5/8 MaineAnjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood.

• The standard is both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA) or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will provide validated lineage. • Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds. • A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine-Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test. • A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test.

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Thank You...

The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association would like to extend a HUGE Thank You to everyone who helped make the 2018 National Junior Heifer Show a Fiesta of a good time! We could not have done it without you. The sponsors, volunteers and exhibitors are second to none and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re truly thankful for your support and friendship! We look forward to seeing everyone next summer, June 23-28 for Double Down in Des Moines! Two breeds, twice the fun, ONE LOCATION! AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

MAINE-ANJOU Females

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Dr. Dave Duello, Wyoming

GRAND

CHAMPION

BKMT EVER AFTER 726 ET Champion Division 6 Feb. 4, 2017 ~ 481223 Sire: GCC Goose 3110 Exhibited by Rebecca Moore, Madill, Okla.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

BKMT DANCE LESSONS ET Champion Division 7 Sept. 22, 2016 ~ 477507 Sire: CMCC Maker’s Mark B5010 Exhibited by Hunter Morton, Stratford, Okla.

CMCC DEFY LOGIC 6017 ET

Third Overall - Reserve Champion Division 7 Oct. 20, 2016 ~ 477179 Sire: HAA Wisdom 505S Exhibited by Carlee Clark, Muldrow, Okla. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

TJSC LUCKY LADY 102E ET

Fourth Overall - Champion Division 4 April 24, 2017 ~ 481151 Sire: Daddy’s Money Exhibited by Regan Mc Clure, Burlington, Iowa

CMCC EVEN BETTER 7003

Fifth Overall - Champion Division 2 Sept. 26, 2017 ~ 488819 Sire: NMR Maternal Made Exhibited by Carlee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.

RKK MISS POISON 18FX

MCCF FIONA

LADD EXPECTATIONS 7002

BWHS HERMIONE

BSC ELLA 95E ET

EDLE EMPRESS 705E ET

CRLL MISS EVA 110E ET

BK ENDLESS LOVE 705

ML GREEN VALLEY 6E ET

CHAT DEEP THINKER

RKK IVY 26D

DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS

Reserve Champion Division 2 - Oct. 2, 2017 Sire: NMR Maternal Made • 488840 Exhibited by Hunter Morton, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 4 - April 4, 2017 Sire: BPF Middle Man 511A • 482734 Exhibited by Lyle Tucker Jackson, Iowa

Reserve Champion Division 6 - Feb. 20, 2017 Sire: JPF Team Blake 2A • 479925 Exhibited by Tejlor Strope, Nebraska

Champion Division 1 - Jan. 16, 2018 Sire: SCG Sam 27C • 490016 Exhibited by Kassi Rice, Iowa

Champion Division 3 - May 12, 2017 Sire: LFCC Unstoppable 727X • 481562 Exhibited by Berren Strope, Nebraska

Champion Division 5 - March 3, 2017 Sire: GOET I-80 • 486383 Exhibited by Clara Ballanger, Iowa

Champion Division 8 - March 22, 2016 Sire: BKRI Trendsetter 501T • 470691 Exhibited by Larahmy Blakley, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 1 - March 10, 2018 Sire: MCCF Jackson • 490073 Exhibited by Sohpia Shobe, Michigan

Reserve Champion Division 3 - May 10, 2017 Sire: MINN Live Action 203Y • 484909 Exhibited by Cameron Luedtke, Texas

Reserve Champion Division 5 - March 14, 2017 Sire: BK Xikes X59 • 481192 Exhibited by Devin Morton, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 8 - Feb. 22, 2016 Sire: BSC Simplicity 44U • 467807 Exhibited by Kassi Rice, Iowa AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

MAINETAINER Females

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Jack Ward, Missouri

GRAND

CHAMPION

TJSC BROOKLYN 299E Champion Division 5 March 1, 2017 ~ 484432 Sire: Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Money 55Z Exhibited by Rhylee Rodgers, Searsboro, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

KMEM PORSCHE ET Champion Division 6 Feb. 26, 2017 ~ 484348 Sire: NMR Maternal Made Exhibited by Chloe Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa

GCC MISS BROKER 7205E ET

Third Overall - Reserve Champion Division 5 March 1, 2017 ~ 482160 Sire: Mr. HOC Broker Exhibited by Parker Lockhart, Fort Gibson, Okla. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

NMR MISS MATERNAL SOONER ET Fourth Overall - Champion Division 3 May 14, 2017 ~ 483392 Sire: NMR Maternal Made Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

MACY ET

Fifth Overall - Champion Division 2 Oct. 7, 2017 ~ 490034 Sire: Plum Creek Paradox 161B Exhibited by Brenna Wilkins, Bennett, Iowa

PKL KAYE JAYE 836F

ELF DSS LUCKYS LITTLE WORRY

KMEM CAMELLIA 7716E

TTBR MS MAT MADE 102E

DMP MISS HADLEY

WLFF MISS FRAN 37E

SPAGHETTI SOPHIE

BOY BRANDI WINE D692

CMCC DANG GIRL 6029

GCC WHISKEY BAE 6235D ET

HAN-R LADY AGNES

DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS

Reserve Champion Division 2 - Sept. 17, 2017 Sire: Plum Creek Paradox 161B • 490067 Exhibited by Matthew Goodner, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 4 - April 22, 2017 Sire: WOLK WLFF Francis 050C • 484059 Exhibited by Hadley Dunklau, Nebraska

Reserve Champion Division 7 - Sept. 10, 2016 Sire: BK Xikes X59 • 477074 Exhibited by Ace McHatton, Oklahoma

Champion Division 1 - Jan. 17, 2018 Sire: GOET I-80 • 489513 Exhibited by Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 3 - June 9, 2017 Sire: NMR Maternal Made • 485239 Exhibited by Tristan Fields, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 6 - Feb. 19, 2017 Sire: GOET I-80 • 488498 Exhibited by Wyatt Dunklau, Nebraska

Champion Division 8 - March 5, 2016 Sire: Mr. HOC Broker • 475000 Exhibited by Colten Sand, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 1 - Feb. 16, 2018 Sire: HETN No Worries 138Z • 489427 Exhibited by Elizabeth Fleming, Michigan

Champion Division 4 - April 4, 2017 Sire: NMR Maternal Made • 487896 Exhibited by Annie Herr, Iowa

Champion Division 7 - Sept. 20, 2016 Sire: CMAC Morgans Iconic 22A • 477744 Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Iowa

Reserve Champion Division 8 - Feb. 6, 2016 Sire: STSC Comfort 13 • 471921 Exhibited by Greyson Belcher, Iowa AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

MAINE-ANJOU Females

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Jack Ward, Missouri

GRAND

CHAMPION DRIT ECLAIR

Bred & Owned

Champion Division 4 April 27, 2017 ~ 483920 Sire: GOET I-80 Exhibited by Taylor Dorsey, Eaton, Colo.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

JPV MISS MAKE ME WANNA ET

Reserve Champion Division 4 April 22, 2017 ~ 484506 Sire: Daddy’s Money 55Z Exhibited by Vada Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

GHC EXTRA SMILE 7001

Third Overall - Champion Division 2 Oct. 25, 2017 ~ 490056 Sire: Daddy’s Money 55Z Exhibited by Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

LADD EVE 118E

Fourth Overall - Champion Division 3 May 26, 2017 ~ 488143 Sire: BK Xikes X59 Exhibited by Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.

BWHS HERMIONE

Fifth Overall - Reserve Champion Division 3 May 12, 2017 ~ 481562 Sire: LFCC Unstoppable 727X Exhibited by Berren Strope, O’Neill, Nebraska

RKK MISS POISON 18FX

KABG ROXIE 865

MISS MAINE AIM ECHO ET

MISS MAINE AIM EVA

OPPERMANS MS ATM 719

BSC ELSA 5308E

KKKG MIRANDA JO 703E

RKK IVY 26D

DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS

Reserve Champion Division 2 - Nov. 3, 2017 Sire: TKP Mr. Rusylvia Bennilli 6B • 488573 Exhibited by Drew McCullough, Iowa

Champion Division 6 - Feb. 10, 2017 Sire: BSC Simplicity 44U • 480133 Exhibited by Kennedy Eskildsen, Iowa

Champion Division 1 - Jan. 16, 2018 Sire: SCG Sam 27C • 490016 Exhibited by Kassi Rice, Iowa

Champion Division 5 - March 22, 2017 Sire: Daddy’s Money 55Z • 479698 Exhibited by Madison McCullough, Iowa

Reserve Champion Division 6 - Jan. 29, 2017 Sire: BPF Mercedes Benz 131U • 477909 Exhibited by Renee Grimm, Iowa

Reserve Champion Division 1 - Feb. 23, 2018 Sire: KBSC Simplify 22C • 490127 Exhibited by Greyson Belcher, Iowa

Reserve Champion Division 5 - March 14, 2017 Sire: All That Matters 109B • 486496 Exhibited by Justin Opperman, Iowa

Champion Division 7 - Feb. 22, 2016 Sire: BSC Simplicity 44U • 467807 Exhibited by Kassi Rice, Iowa

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MAINETAINER Females

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Dr. Dave Duello, Wyoming

GRAND

CHAMPION MISS ELLIE

Bred & Owned

Champion Division 3 May 8, 2017 ~ 489841 Sire: NMR Maternal Made Exhibited by Chloee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

BLISS 111E

Champion Division 6 March 19, 2017 ~ 485617 Sire: GOET I-80 Exhibited by Abby Nelson, Valpraiso, Neb.

CFCC ALL EYES ON ME 15E

Third Overall - Champion Division 4 April 7, 2017 ~ 481397 Sire: NMR Maternal Made Exhibited by Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Ind. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

THPC IGGY SUE 708E

Fourth Overall - Reserve Champion Division 5 March 27, 2017 ~ 480954 Sire: GOET I-80 Exhibited by Taylor Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind.

PKL KAYE JAYE 836F

Fifth Overall - Champion Division 1 Jan. 17, 2018 ~ 489513 Sire: GOET I-80 Exhibited by Kennedy Lockhart, Fort Gibson, Okla.

ELF DSS LUCKYS LITTLE WORRY

DRIG MISS PARIS

SFOX KIMMIE 721E

PDM MOMMAS MEATLOAF 703E

TLAC MISS STYLIN REGAN

EGY LADY’S SWEET BABY

LJJJ LADY M 1E

GOF MISS STYLING ROSE ET

ELVIRA

HAN-R LADY AGNES 605

TVR SCARLETT ET

DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS

Reserve Champion Division 2 - Sept. 2, 2017 Sire: HETN No Worries • 489362 Exhibited by Sheridan Fox, Iowa

Champion Division 6 - Feb. 28, 2017 Sire: Sweet Baby James • 478988 Exhibited by Connor Yochum, Ohio

Reserve Champion Division 7 - Oct. 31, 2016 Sire: AMSB The Irishman 901W • 472666 Exhibited by Stran Wagner, Arkansas

Reserve Champion Division 1 - Feb. 16, 2018 Sire: HETN No Worries 138Z • 489427 Exhibited by Elizabeth Fleming, Michigan

Reserve Champion Division 3 - June 10, 2017 Sire: PDF Quality Counts 107C • 487946 Exhibited by Paige Miller, Wyoming

Reserve Champion Division 6 - Feb. 25, 2017 Sire: Monopoly • 483987 Exhibited by Taylor Jackson, Iowa

Champion Division 8 - Feb. 6, 2016 Sire: STSC Comfort 13 • 471921 Exhibited by Greyson Belcher, Iowa

Champion Division 2 - Nov. 12, 2017 Sire: GOET I-80 • 489936 Exhibited by Caley Driggers, Georgia

Reserve Champion Division 4 - April 23, 2017 Sire: Silveiras Style • 489608 Exhibited by Jenna Tlach, Iowa

Champion Division 7 - Oct. 31, 2016 Sire: Silveiras Style • 478393 Exhibited by Abbie Collins, Ohio

Reserve Champion Division 8 - Oct. 28, 2015 Sire: BBBN X2 201X • 465401 Exhibited by Trevor Reiboldt, Indiana AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

MAINE ANGUS Females

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Jack Ward, Missouri

GRAND

CHAMPION

MINN STYLES GREATEST Champion Division 3 April 18, 2017 ~ 489774 Sire: Silveiras Style Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

UDE ELEANOR 97E

Reserve Champion Division 3 April 13, 2017 ~ 480756 Sire: Silveiras Style Exhibited by Martina Albrecht, Howard, S.D.

ASTN RADIANT BEAUTY ET

Third Overall - Champion Division 5 Jan. 7, 2017 ~ 485997 Sire: Silveiras Style Exhibited by Abby Tlach, Prole, Iowa

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

PSC CRESCENDO 310E

Fourth Overall - Champion Division 4 March 10, 2017 ~ 480910 Sire: Silveiras Style Exhibited by Adelyda Ebersole, Kellerton, Iowa

RRRC VICTORIA 86D

Fifth Overall - Champion Division 6 April 3, 2016 ~ 469639 Sire: SCC First N Goal Gaf 114 Exhibited by Cassidy Barker, Kearney, Neb.

DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS

CMCC EVERYBODY’S DATE 7030 ET

CMCC EVERY CHIP 7606E ET

BSC ELSA 83E

JSUL ERICAS PRIME 7544E ET

Champion Division 1 - Oct. 15, 2017 Sire: Colburn Primo • 488816 Exhibited by Chancee Clark, Oklahoma

Reserve Champion Division 1 - Nov. 6, 2017 Sire: EXAR Blue Chip 1877B • 489724 Exhibited by Dalton Carlson, Colorado

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

M&M JANE

Champion Division 2 - May 3, 2017 Sire: Silveiras Style • 490041 Exhibited by Abagail Wood, Kansas

Reserve Champion Division 2 - July 27, 2017 Sire: D A Look Again 1313 • 490086 Exhibited by Abree Belcher, Iowa

Reserve Champion Division 4 - March 23, 2017 Sire: Colburn Primo • 485387 Exhibited by Parker Schwarz, Kansas

WSCC MERCEDES 009E ET

Reserve Champion Division 5 - Jan. 15, 2017 Sire: Silveiras Style • 480818 Exhibited by Taylor Barber, Georgia

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

STEERSProspect

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Dr. Dave Duello, Wyoming

GRAND

CHAMPION

WSCC METALLICA 899E ET Class 2 Winner 838 lbs. ~ 489732 Sire: Ready 2 Roar Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

CTW SCOTT FROST 12E ET Class 3 Winner 884 lbs. ~ 489994 Sire: Monopoly Exhibited by Ansley Maronde, York, Neb.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

GRAND

CHAMPION DJ EXTRA

B&O Class 3 Winner 890 lbs. ~ 490131 Sire: Man Among Boys Exhibited by Bailey DeJong, Kennebec, S.D.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

SCB BIG TEXAS

B&O Class 2 Winner 810 lbs. ~ 490068 Sire: Texas Twister Exhibited by Reese Schwab, Seguin, Texas

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

STEERSProgress

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Dr. Dave Duello, Wyoming

GRAND

CHAMPION

WSCC RINGO 108E ET

Class 7 Winner 1,222 lbs. ~ 484996 Sire: GOET I-80 Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

STRE HERE I COME 24E Class 7 Second Place 1,294 lbs. ~ 484614 Sire: GORS Here I am Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

GRAND

CHAMPION

WSCC RINGO 108E ET

Class 7 Winner 1,222 lbs. ~ 484996 Sire: GOET I-80 Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

PDM CLEM

Class 4 Winner 950 lbs. ~ 490320 Sire: PDM Quality Counts 107C Exhibited by Paige Miller, Torrington, Wyo.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

MAINE-ANJOUBulls

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Jack Ward, Missouri

GRAND

CHAMPION

TREB MR SHAMELESS

Class 9 Winner April 12, 2017 ~ 480075 Sire: BOE Garth Exhibited by Trevor Bormann, Algona, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

PRV EASY MONEY

Class 9 Second Place March 25, 2017 ~ 483642 Sire: Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Money Exhibited by Justin Ringkob, Lake City, S.D.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

MAINETAINER Bulls GRAND

CHAMPION

CARL EXIT 101 20E ET Class 13 Winner May 6, 2017 ~ 489007 Sire: Silverias Style Exhibited by Dalton Carlson, Julesburg, Colo.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

TGLC TUFF 73M3E

Class 14 Winner Feb. 16, 2017 ~ 480361 Sire: MINN Hard Whiskey 591Y Exhibited by Mackenzie Moldenhauer, Valley Center, Kan.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

FULLBLOOD Females

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE SHOW

JUDGE: Dr. Dave Duello, Wyoming

GRAND

CHAMPION RIGD MISS EVA ET

Class 16 Winner June 18, 2017 ~ 489010 Sire: EPL Prospector 242P Exhibited by Mikala Denney, Mediapolis, Iowa

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

FCF 149B LADY IN RED 799E Class 15 Winner Oct. 6, 2017 ~ 483962 Sire: FCF Red Hawk 141B Exhibited by Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Class 28 - Renee Grimm, Iowa Class 29 - Kassie Rice, Iowa

BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES

Class 1 - Dallas Richey, Indiana Class 2 - Whitney Walker, Arkansas Class 3 - Ansley Lee Maronde, Nebraska

BRED & OWNED PROSPECT STEERS

Class 2 - Reese Schwab, Texas Class 3 - Bailey DeJong, S. Dakota

PROGRESS STEERS

Class 4 - Paige Miller, Wyoming Class 5 - Perry Lehman, Iowa Class 6 - Courtney Vondracek, Iowa Class 7 - Whitney Walker, Arkansas Class 8 - Ethan Drager, Texas

OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES

Class 43 - Chancee Clark, Oklahoma Class 44 - Abree Belcher, Iowa Class 45 - Brady Belcher, Iowa Class 46 - Abagail Wood, Kansas Class 47 - Sara Sullivan, Iowa Class 48 - Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa Class 49 - Abby Tlach, Iowa Class 50 - Cassidy Barker, Missouri

OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES

Class 10 - Cassidy Barker, Missouri Class 11 - Justin Herlan, Oklahoma Class 12 - Ladd Landgraf, Oklahoma Class 13 - Dalton Carlson, Colorado Class 14 - Mackenzie Moldenhauer, Kansas

Class 51 - Sophia Shobe, Michigan Class 52 - Kassi Rice, Iowa Class 53 - Drew McCullough, Iowa Class 54 - Hunter Morton, Oklahoma Class 55 - Carlee Clark, Oklahoma Class 56 - Kyal Browne, Texas Class 57 - Mac Amick, Texas Class 58 - Alexis Enlow, Oklahoma Class 59 - Berren Strope, Nebraska Class 60 - Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma Class 61 - Regan McClure, Iowa Class 62 - Lyle Tucker Jackson, Iowa Class 63 - Devin Morton, Oklahoma Class 64 - Clara Ballanger, Iowa Class 65 - Becca Moore, Oklahoma Class 66 - Renee Grimm, Iowa Class 67 - Christina Talley, Arizona Class 68 - Carlee Clark, Oklahoma Class 69 - Hunter Morton, Oklahoma Class 70 - Larahmy Blakley, Oklahoma

FULLBLOOD FEMALES

OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES

BRED & OWNED PROGRESS STEERS

Class 4 - Paige Miller, Wyoming Class 5 - Samantha Noteboom, Iowa Class 6 - Riley Funk, Nebraska Class 7 - Whitney Walker, Arkansas Class 8 - Emery Mills, Kansas

BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU BULLS Class 9 - Trevor Bormann, Iowa Class 9A - Raymond Jones, Texas

BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU BULLS

Class 15 - Tyler Loudon, Iowa Class 16 - Mikala Denney, Iowa Class 17 - Jolene Ebersole, Iowa Class 18 - Hanna Harrison, Texas Class 19 - Joshua Williamson, Texas

BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES Class 20 - Kassi Rice, Iowa Class 21 - Drew McCullough, Iowa Class 23 - Reighly Blakley, Oklahoma Class 24 - Ladd Landgraf, Oklahoma Class 25 - Taylor Dorsey, Colorado Class 26 - Madison McCullough, Iowa Class 27 - Kennedy Eskildsen, Iowa

Class 71 - Sophia Shobe, Michigan Class 72 - Elizabeth Fleming, Michigan Class 73 - Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma Class 74 - Renee Grimm, Iowa Class 75 - Caley Driggers, Iowa Class 76 - Brenna Wilkins, Iowa Class 77 - Matthew Goodner, Oklahoma Class 78 - Kelsey Wall, Oklahoma Class 79 - Tristan Fields, Oklahoma Class 80 - Sara Sullivan, Iowa Class 81 - Chloee Clark, Oklahoma Class 82 - McKenna Striegal, Iowa Class 83 - Addyson Lehman, Iowa Class 84 - Hadley Dunklau, Nebraska

CLASS WINNERS

PROSPECT STEERS

Class 30 - Sophia Shobe, Michigan Class 31 - Elizabeth Fleming, Michigan Class 32 - Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma Class 33 - Caley Driggers, Georgia Class 34 - Sheridan Fox, Iowa Class 35 - Paige Miller, Wyoming Class 36 - Chloee Clark, Oklahoma Class 37 - Payton Farmer, Indiana Class 38 - Abby Nelson, Nebraska Class 39 - Connor Yochum, Ohio Class 40 - Alexis Hargrove, Texas Class 41 - Abbie Collins, Ohio Class 42 - Greyson Belcher, Iowa

Class 85 - Allee Maronde, Nebraska Class 86 - Annie Herr, Iowa Class 87 - Macy Collum, Oklahoma Class 88 - Mallory Johnson, Indiana Class 89 - Rhylee Rodgers, Iowa Class 90 - Chloe Van Vliet, Iowa Class 91 - Wyatt Dunklau, Nebraska Class 92 - Nolan Carlson, Colorado Class 93 - Abbie Collins, Ohio Class 93A - Sara Sullivan, Iowa Class 94 - Colten Sand, Oklahoma

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

IOWA - 2018 STATE SWEEPSTAKES WINNER

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

COLORADO/WYOMING

GEORGIA

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

KANSAS

KENTUCKY

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Opening MICHIGAN

MINNESOTA

MISSOURI

MONTANA

NORTH CAROLINA

SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE

OHIO

OKLAHOMA

Ceremonies NEBRASKA

TEXAS

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

CONTESTS Sweepstakes JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES

1st Place - Josie Wilkins, Arkansas 2nd Place - Parker Schwarz, Kansas 3rd Place - Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma 4th Place - Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma 5th Place - Jacie Wolfinger, Nebraska

INTERMEDIATE SWEEPSTAKES 1st Place - Tyler Loudon, Iowa 2nd Place - Jenna Tlach, Iowa 3rd Place - Kendon McAlister 4th Place - Dexter Small, Kansas 5th Place - Chris Tooms, Ohio

SENIOR SWEEPSTAKES

1st Place - Kassi Rice, Iowa 2nd Place - Neleigh Gehl, Nebraska 3rd Place - Malina Lindstrom, Nebraska 4th Place - Justin Siefker, Ohio 5th Place - Laurel Culp, Kentucky

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Scholarships

2018 AJMAA Scholarships John Boddicker Scholarship Cade Van Vliet, Iowa, Will Shelby, Oklahoma

Hannah Topmiller, Ohio

2018 Herdsman Scholarships

Kassi Rice, Iowa, Justin Ringkob, S. Dakota, Ladd Landgraf, Oklahoma, Madison Loschke, Kansas

2018 All Around Scholarships

Kassi Rice, Iowa & Reighly Blakley, Oklahoma

2018 AJMAA Junior Board

Blakelee Hayes, Oklahoma, Tejlor Strope, Nebraska, Dalton Line, Illinois, Taylor Dorsey, Colorado, Cade Van Vliet, Iowa, Whitney Walker, Arkansas, Kaleb Miller, Iowa, Madison Loschke, Kansas, Hannah Topmiller, Ohio, Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa & Adison Niese, Ohio

Queen & Princesses Retiring from left: Queen, Jolene Ebersole, Iowa. Princesses, McKenna Striegel, Iowa and Kelsey Wall, Oklahoma.

2019 Royalty Queen Haley Ringkob, S. Dakota, Princesses, Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma and Abby Stallbaumer, Nebraska AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

CONTESTS Juniors PHOTO

SALESMANSHIP

JUDGING

QUIZ BOWL

SHOWMANSHIP AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

SPEECH

TEAM FITTING - 1ST

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TEAM FITTING - 10TH AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

CONTESTS Intermediate PHOTO

SALESMANSHIP

JUDGING

QUIZ BOWL

SHOWMANSHIP AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

SPEECH

TEAM FITTING - 1ST

TEAM FITTING - 2ND

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TEAM FITTING - 10TH AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

CONTESTS Senior PHOTO

SALESMANSHIP

JUDGING

QUIZ BOWL

SHOWMANSHIP AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

SPEECH

TEAM FITTING - 1ST

TEAM FITTING - 2ND

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Junior

CONTE

PHOTO

JUDGING

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

1st Place - Parker Schwarz, KS 2nd Place - Abby Wilkins, AR 3rd Place - Josie Wilkins, AR 4th Place - Tyson Fox, CO 5th Place - Hannah Fox, CO 6th Place - Abby Tlach, IA 7th Place - Lane Rigdon, IA 8th Place - Korie Kersten, NE 9th Place - Hadley Dunklau, NE 10th Place - Dax Behmer, NE

1st Place - Josie Wilkins, AR 2nd Place - Parker Schwarz, KS 3rd Place - Jacie Wolfinger, NE 4th Place - Jaelin Wolfinger, NE 5th Place - Madison McCullough, IA 6th Place - Emma Yochum, OH 7th Place - Jaxon Carlson, CO 8th Place - Parker Lockhart, OK 9th Place - Raymond Beneker, OH 10th Place - Bailey Hall, NE

SPEECH

1st Place - Josie Wilkins, AR 2nd Place - Jacie Wolfinger, NE 3rd Place - TJ Mills, KS 4th Place - Parker Dicks, KS 5th Place - Emma Yochum, OH 6th Place - Parker Schwarz, KS 7th Place - Korie Kersten, NE 8th Place - Lydia Sturlaugson, SD 9th Place - Reese Schwab, TX 10th Place - Brynna Herndon, OK

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

1st Place - Avery Rowlett, TN 2nd Place - Clara Ballanger, IA 3rd Place - Ava Noonan, IA 4th Place - Raymond Beneker, OH 5th Place - Brayton Striegel, IA 6th Place - Raymond Jones, TX 7th Place - Samantha VanVorhis, OH 8th Place - Adrienne Bryant, MO 9th Place - Kendall Davies, OH 10th Place - Parker Dicks, KS

TEAM FITTING

1st Place - Greyson & Brady Belcher and Carson Riek, IA 2nd Place - Parker & Kennedy Lockhart and Grady Carter, Oklahoma 3rd Place - Drew & Madi McCullough and Adrienne Bryant, IA 4th Place - Paisley Nelson & Addie Thomas, MO and Rylee Folkerts, MN 5th Place - Addyson Lehman, Abree Belcher and Hollyn Riek, IA 6th Place - Caylee Sager, Emma Yochum & Samantha Van Vorhis, OH 7th Place - Dax & Baker Behmer and 1st Place - Rhylee Folkerts, MN, Addie Journee Reeson, NE Thomas, Paisley Nelson & Ellistin Morey, 8th Place - Tucker Jackson, Bailee & MO Quinn McCullum, Iowa 9th Place - Emma Stallbaumer, Riley 2nd Place - Parker & Kennedy Lockhart, Funk and Keeley Vaughn, NE Brynna Herndon & Pepper Elmore, OK 10th Place - Raymond Beneker, OH, Reid Barker, IN and Perry Lehman, Iowa

SHOWMANSHIP

1st Place - Chloee Clark, OK 2nd Place - Addisyn Albers, NE 3rd Place - Ellistin Morey, MO 4th Place - Kendall Davies, OH 5th Place - Brayton Striegel, IA 6th Place - Pepper Elmore, OK 7th Place - Clara Ballanger, IA 8th Place - Hadley Dunklau, NE 9th Place - Grady Carter, OK 10th Place - Parker Lockhart, OK

ESTSIntermediate PHOTO

JUDGING

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

1st Place - Konner Kirkpatrick, IN 2nd Place - Jenna Tlach, IA 3rd Place - Paige Miller, WY 4th Place - Chris Tooms, OH 5th Place - Kaden Stroup, KS 6th Place - Hunter Morton, OK 7th Place - Tyler Loudon, IA 8th Place - Taylor Pinkerton, IN 9th Place - Morgan Gall, NE 10th Place - Dexter Small, KS

1st Place - Tyler Loudon, IA 2nd Place - Jenna Tlach, IA 3rd Place - Konner Kirkpatrick, IN 4th Place - Abby Wood, KS 5th Place - Kendon McAlister, AR 6th Place - Taylor Pinkerton, IN 7th Place - Macie McCollum, TX 8th Place - Renee Grimm, IA 9th Place - Alexis Hargrove, TX 10th Place - Courtney Bockman, NE

SPEECH

1st Place - Tyler Loudon, IA 2nd Place - Morayah Cupp, NE 3rd Place - Dalton Dicks, KS 4th Place - Kendon McAlister, AR 5th Place - Berren Strope, NE 6th Place - Alexis Hargrove, TX 7th Place - Abby Wood, KS 8th Place - Kaylee McInvale, TX 9th Place - Mattison Beattie, NE 10th Place - Abby Scholz, NE

1st Place - Cameron Leudtke, TX 2nd Place - Alexis Hargrove, TX 3rd Place - Taylor Pinkerton, IN 4th Place - Trevor Mente, MN 5th Place - Dalton Carlson, CO 6th Place - Maggie Johnson, IN 7th Place - Jaxon Schrag, SD 8th Place - Konnor Kirkpatrick, IN 9th Place - Brooke Hayden, IN 10th Place - Macie McCollum, TX

1st Place - Kendon McAlister, Jason Calhoun & Kathryn Fancher, AR and Dexter Small, KS 2nd Place - Lane Underwood, Austin Hunker & Ethan Davies, OH and Gloria Hansen, MN

SHOWMANSHIP

TEAM FITTING

1st Place - Carlee, Chloee & Chancee Clark, OK 2nd Place - Colby Manning, Austin Hunker and Chris Tooms, OH 3rd Place - Tyler Loudon, Madison McCormick and Sara Sullivan, Iowa 4th Place - Jenna Tlach & Brooklyn Curtin, IA and Jaxon Schrag, SD 5th Place - Abby Wood & Dexter Small, KS and Kendon McAlister, AR 6th Place - Blake Wilkins, Reece Thoreson & Abby Tlach, IA 7th Place - Devin & Hunter Morton, OK and Nolan Carlson, CO 8th Place - Naomi Farnsworth, Emily Samuelson and Owen Stallbaumer, NE 9th Place - Mallory & Maggie Johnson and Kylee Barker, IN 10th Place - Abby Scholz, Mattie Beattie and Morayah Cupp, NE

1st Place - Sara Sullivan, IA 2nd Place - Chancee Clark, OK 3rd Place - Taylor Pinkerton, IN 4th Place - Carlee Clark, OK 5th Place - Paige Miller, WY 6th Place - Sheridan Fox, IA 7th Place - Cameron Leudtke, TX 8th Place - Macie McCollum, TX 9th Place - Colten Sand, OK 10th Place - Austin Dorman, MO

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

CONTESTS Senior PHOTO

JUDGING

SALESMANSHIP

QUIZ BOWL

1st Place - Derek Humphrey, IL 2nd Place - Ladd Landgraf, OK 3rd Place - Kassidy Bremer, IA 4th Place - Laurel Culp, KY 5th Place - Taylor Dorsey, CO 6th Place - Kinley Kreis, OH 7th Place - Reighly Blakley, OK 8th Place - Kylie Pickard, MI 9th Place - Tayler Gall, NE 10th Place - Jacob Gall, NE

1st Place - Neleigh Gehl, NE 2nd Place - Kassi Rice, IA 3rd Place - Malina Lindstrom, NE 4th Place - Kylie Pickard, MI 5th Place - Laurel Culp, KY 6th Place - Abigail Dickinson, KS 7th Place - Matthew Bogue, SD 8th Place - Reighly Blakley, OK 9th Place - Justin Siefker, OH 10th Place - Lucas Wisnefski, IL

SPEECH

1st Place - Matthew Bogue, SD 2nd Place - Malina Lindstrom, NE 3rd Place - Neleigh Gehl, NE 4th Place - Tayler Gall, NE 5th Place - Kylie Pickard, MI 6th Place - Reighly Blakley, OK 7th Place - Lucas Wisnefski, IL 8th Place - Laurel Culp, KY 9th Place - Abigail Dickinson, KS 10th Place - Kassi Rice, IA

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

1st Place - Carson Goff, IL 2nd Place - Sydney Wisnefski, IL 3rd Place - Ashley Miller, IL 4th Place - Whitney Walker, AR 5th Place - Samantha Schrag, SD 6th Place - Mikala Denney, IA 7th Place - Laurel Culp, KY 8th Place - Jordan Nelson, NE 9th Place - Kagney Collins, IL 10th Place - Korbin Collings, IL

1st Place - Laurel Culp, KY, Carson Goff, Ashley Miller & Lucas Wisnefski, IL 2nd Place - Kylie Pickard, MI, Justin Siefker, OH, Jacob Gall & Kodi Gehl, NE

SHOWMANSHIP

1st Place - Ladd Landgraf, OK 2nd Place - Sammi Schrag, SD 3rd Place - Kagney Collins, IL 4th Place - Malina Lindstrom, NE 5th Place - Becca Moore, OK 6th Place - Whitney Walker, AR 7th Place - Jake Nikkel, KS 8th Place - Adam Bierstadt, 9th Place - Trace Hesler, NE 10th Place - Mac Amick, TX

TEAM FITTING

1st Place - Kassie Rice, IA, Jake Nikkel, KS and Sammi Schrag, SD 2nd Place - Mason Walker, AR, Kassidy Bremer, IA & Leighton Robbins, TX 3rd Place - Nick Schroeder, Justin Siefker and Cam Deckling, OH 4th Place - Connor Cross, Cameron Leudtke and Ethan Drager, TX 5th Place - Lucas Wisnefski & Derek Humphrey, IL and Cade Van Vliet, IA 6th Place - Ladd Landgraf, OK, Adison Niese, OH and Austin Breeding, TX 7th Place - Malina Lindstrom, Tejlor Strope and Abby Nelson, NE 8th Place - Elizabeth & Danielle Fleming, MI 9th Place - Justin & Haley Ringkob and Matt Bogue, SD 10th Place - Larahmy & Reighly Blakley and Chance Sweeten, OK

Champion

PROFILE OF A

Cody McCullough Senior Showmanship Winner

Ladd Landgraf

Name: Ladd Landgraf School: Oklahoma State University How many miles did you travel to junior national: 562 Miles Favorite quote: “Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges. So relax.” – Bryant McGill. Who is your biggest inspiration? Easy, my parents. They work incredibly hard to let me chase my dreams and I am incredibly grateful to them. Seeing how hard they work inspires me to do the same. What is one piece of advice you would give to young Maine-Anjou exhibitors? Never give up because you did not win. I have never worked harder to reach my goals than after a loss.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

MEET THE Junior Board 2018-2019 AJMAA NATIONAL JUNIOR BOARD

From left: Blakelee Hayes, Oklahoma, Tejlor Strope, Nebraska, Dalton Line, Illinois, Taylor Dorsey, Colorado, Cade Van Vliet, Iowa, Whitney Walker, Arkansas, Kaleb Miller, Iowa, Madison Loschke, Kansas, Hannah Topmiller, Ohio, Adelyda Ebersole, Iowa and Adison Niese, Ohio

PRESIDENT: Adison Niese Ohio

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

VICE PRESIDENT: Taylor Dorsey Colorado

SECRETARY/TREASURER: Whitney Walker Arkansas

FAVORITE FOOD? Macaroni and Cheese IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? I would hope that my dad would get stranded with me because he would figure out a way to get us home quickly and because it wouldn’t hurt him to have a small vacation, he deserves one because he works so hard all the time.

Name: Whitney Walker School: Prairie Grove High School Secretary/Treasurer/Region 1 Director FAVORITE QUOTE: “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? One of my biggest inspirations is my mom. I think that sometimes she gets lost in the whirlwind of our busy schedules between things at home, cattle shows, pig shows and horse shows that she doesn’t get the appreciation and gratitude that she deserves for putting up with dad and us kids. She is so humble about everything and doesn’t like to be in the spotlight and her kindness is apparent in every situation. And for everyone that knows her, knows that she apologizes for legitimately EVERYTHING. FAVORITE SONG? Reckless Love or Austin FAVORITE HOBBY? Even though I don’t have a lot of time for hobbies, I love to play golf with my granddad and I also love traveling anywhere and everywhere (even though its normally with a trailer full of cattle). FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? “Red” was the first in my red MaineTainer heifer era that lasted for a few years from 2012-2016. She was extremely special to our family and in my opinion, was a freak of a creature. I wish that I had 10 more heifers just like her to show.

FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? My favorite junior nationals would have to be in Kansas City in 2011 because it was my first national that I got to show at and I was so excited to be princess for the next year.

Name: Dalton Jacob Line School: Iowa State University Region 1

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Sandra Bullock because of her strong and witty personality.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is a thing not to be waited on, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Bryan

IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Range Rover

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My biggest inspiration in my life is my family. They all strive for me to be the best version of myself and to be a good moral human in this world. Without them in my life, I do not think I would have the courage to venture out on my own and be able to have an extraordinary passion for the livestock industry.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I want to be involved in the Ag industry and my dream job would be to work with a junior breed association or a company that would allow for me to travel to shows often. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? One piece of advice I would give to juniors would be that your work ethic is going to be a big factor in your success. If you want to do well in showmanship or at a show, the work doesn’t happen at the show or in the ring, it happens at home. Don’t ever get discouraged if a show doesn’t go as well as you hoped, every judge has a different opinion and you are worth more than you know!

FAVORITE SONG? Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs FAVORITE HOBBY? My favorite hobby would be raising my own Maine influenced cattle. It is my favorite hobby because I enjoy making breeding decisions and be able to improve the genetics within my own herd. FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? My favorite show animal is definitely Maine and Crossbred show steers. I have grown up my entire life knowing that I was going to be able to show steers and that is what drove me to be as competitive as I am right now. With these steers you are able to work with them year after year and build a seperate relationship with them along the way. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

FAVORITE FOOD? Barbeque Ribs

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? If I were stranded on a desert island, the one person I would bring with me would be Bear Grylls, that guy knows how to survive anything.

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? If I were stranded on an island I would probably bring my brother with me. FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? My favorite Maine-Anjou Junior National was in 2015 because of two reasons. One reason is that it was held in my home state in Springfield, Ill. The other reason is because I was 5th overall in the owned Maine-Anjou show with my heifer Big Sexy and that was an amazing accomplishment that will never forget. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? I would choose an actor it would be Hugh Jackson. IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A brand new 2018 Chevrolet Sierra WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Ever since I was a little kid I had the weird interest in taking care of animals. From that the drive to be a large animal embryologist came to mind when I got older. Now that I am in college I am double majoring Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Agricultural Business with a minor in Nutrition and Genetics. After getting my undergraduate degree I plan to attend veterinary school somewhere. After attending veterinary school I plan to attend graduate school and get doctorates in Animal Science. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? I would tell young Maine-Anjou exhibitors to do what your heart desires. No matter what it is, if you follow your hopes and dreams and never give up on them, you will forever be happy and create an amazing life within this industry.

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Name: Kaleb Miller School: Iowa State University Region 2 FAVORITE QUOTE: “Don’t be afraid of the competition, be prepared for it.” Deb Core WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My biggest inspiration is my dad, Randy Miller. No matter how bad something may seem, he can always see the good in it and find a way to fix the problem. He has taught me nearly everything I know about the agricultural industry and is always pushing me to be the best that I can be. FAVORITE SONG? Drive by Alan Jackson FAVORITE HOBBY? My favorite hobby is showing livestock. FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? My favorite show animal was a Maine-Anjou steer named Joey. I exhibited Joey at the 2013 Maine-Anjou Junior Nationals in Grand Island, Neb. He was Reserve Grand Champion Progress Steer that year. The thing that was so special about Joey was the fact that we had raised him and had been in the show barn since we had weaned him. FAVORITE FOOD? Homemade tacos

FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? The 2010 Maine-Anjou Junior National held in Spencer, Iowa was by far my favorite. We were able to camp with friends from our state which made it feel more relaxed and no one was stressed. Another reason 2010 was my favorite junior national is because I exhibited the Grand Champion progress steer that year. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? If I could have any actor play me in a movie, I would have to choose Tom Cruise. IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I could drive any type of car, I would drive a Bugatti Veyron. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? When I grow up I plan on having a career as an agronomist. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? The one piece of advice I have for younger Maine-Anjou exhibitors is to never be afraid to participate in the contests. Even if you don’t win the contest, they are a great way to meet new people and there is always something to learn from them and the only way to get better at them is to try them and learn from them.

FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? My favorite Maine-Anjou junior national would have to be The Grand Fiesta 2018. I loved it being held in Nebraska. It was great to meet so many new friends and begin to get a taste of what it will be like on the board of directors. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Kate Hudson

Name: Tejlor Strope School: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Region 2 FAVORITE QUOTE: “We are never defeated unless we give up on God.” Ronald Regan WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My mom is my biggest inspiration. FAVORITE SONG? Anything Luke Bryan FAVORITE HOBBY? Showing cattle or dance

IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Corvette WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I am currently majoring in Agricultural Education and hope to become an Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? Always take the opportunity to meet new people. One of the greatest parts of the MaineAnjou breed is all of the great people, so step outside of your comfort zone and go meet new people from different states.

FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? Charlie was my favorite show animal. She was a Maine-Anjou heifer that I showed for the 20152016 show year and took to every show I could. She was the perfect showmanship calf and was my favorite one to work with in the barn.

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My nana is my biggest inspiration. FAVORITE SONG? Company You Keep by Maren Morris FAVORITE HOBBY? Attending college softball games, more specifically, the College World Series is one of my favorite hobbies. FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? Star was my favorite show animal. Starting out, Star and I struggled as a show team. My dad eventually realized she was blind. Star finally learned to trust me and together we accomplished a lot of my show goals together. FAVORITE FOOD? Chicken IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? I wouldn’t want to be stranded anywhere without my dad. FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? My favorite Maine-Anjou junior national was in Hutchison, Kan., because I got out of my shell and made some great friends that week. IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Toyota 4-Runner

FAVORITE FOOD? You can never beat a good sirloin steak with some homemade mashed potatoes. IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? If I were stranded on a desert island, I would bring my brother, Berren. As much as he can drive me crazy sometimes, he’s one of the smartest kids I know and would be able to get us out of there while having some fun.

look fear in the face. Do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Name: Blakelee Hayes School: Oklahoma State University Region 3 FAVORITE QUOTE: “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Your guess is as good as mine. When I think I’ve decided what I want to do I change my mind. I honestly just want to do something that makes me happy and has an impact on the agricultural industry. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? Don’t miss out on making friends because you AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

think you are too shy. Don’t miss out on exciting opportunities because you are afraid of failing. You will get out of this experience what you put in, so get out and do hard things.

FAVORITE FOOD? Spaghetti IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? I would bring my dad because he is super handy. He’s very quick on his feet and can fix something even if he doesn’t have the right tools to do it. FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? My favorite junior national was in Grand Island, Neb., 2015 because that was the year I first joined the AJMAA board. Joining the board has become one of the greatest experiences of my entire life and the adventure all began at that junior national.

Name: Hannah Topmiller School: Morehead State University At-Large

Name: Taylor Dorsey School: Oklahoma State University Vice President/Region 3 Director

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Blake Lively, even though she’s blonde.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” Donovan Bailey

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Invisible threads are the strongest ties.” Friedrich Nietzshve

IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’m not a big car person, but I currently drive a Ford Escape and it gets me where I need to go.

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My Dad

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My biggest inspirations are my parents. Growing up and learning from them is what has shaped me into the person I am today. They taught me what it means to work hard in life for everything I do and to always give everything 110%. I wouldn’t be where I am without their love and support. FAVORITE SONG? Die a Happy Man ~ Thomas Rhett FAVORITE HOBBY? Besides showing cattle, I enjoy swimming, reading, making jewelry and hanging out with friends. FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? My favorite heifer was from this last year, Éclair. Not only did she have the sweetest personality, but she helped me achieve my lifelong goal of winning Grand Champion Bred and Owned Maine-Anjou female. It was a very special moment for my family and I. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Probably one of the hardest questions I have ever had to answer is what I want to be when I grow up. This question hasn’t gotten any easier to answer the older I have got either. However, with my experience on the junior board and my lifetime involvement with cattle, I would really like to work for a breed association. Getting to be apart of something that big and getting to meet all the people involved is something I would truly love to do. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? My greatest piece of advice for young members is to never give up and work hard. If you put forth your greatest effort into whatever you do, then you should always be proud of what you accomplish. This industry isn’t always about winning, it’s about the journey through it all, the life lessons you learn, and the people you meet along the way.

FAVORITE SONG? Life Changes by Thomas Rhett FAVORITE HOBBY? Showing cattle FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? My High Maine heifer, Lucky. She was the first heifer I ever exhibited in Denver and allowed me to pursue so many opportunities within the industry at the state and nationals levels. FAVORITE FOOD? Mac n’ Cheese IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? My show heifer. FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? This year’s in Grand Island, Neb. I had the opportunity to spend some time with some close friends, become closer with other junior

board members and made some unforgettable memories.

down over one hundred years of history to my own family someday.

IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Mercedes Benz

FAVORITE SONG? It’s hard to pick just one but XXX’s and OOO’s by Trisha Yearwood has always been my go to jam. However, Flatland Cavalry’s A life where we work out is starting to become my new go to.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? An animal geneticist. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? Take advantage of every opportunity you’re given within this industry. Some of the friends you will meet will last you a lifetime. Take the time to meet new people and don’t be afraid to ask questions! We are always happy to help and want you to enjoy your experience whether it be at junior nationals or any other show.

FAVORITE HOBBY? Besides all things cows and being on the ranch, I love to read books about the wild west and frontier. FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? One of the heifers I showed in 2016 captured my heart the moment I met her. Jackie is full of personality and always brings a smile to my face. Once at a show, she took a bite out of the cheeseburger I was holding. In addition, she knows how to untie any knot and remove every halter you put on her. Jackie and I shared several accomplishments in the ring and she will always hold a special place in my heart for all the wonderful memories we had together. I hope some of her calves have that same willing and kind personality that she possessed.

IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’d prefer a Dodge dually over a car any day, but if I had to pick a car it would be a pink volkswagen beetle. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Being a full time livestock producer is my ultimate goal and I have a strong foundation from my family. However, I would like to gain more experience in the industry to further develop my passion for agriculture and allow me to share my passion of advocating for agriculture. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? Don’t ever be shy, step outside your comfort zone, and never be afraid to try something new. Be proud of every accomplishment you achieve, no matter how small and know that it is better to attempt something than never do anything at all.

FAVORITE FOOD? Bacon wrapped filet mignon cooked medium rare with my aunt’s cheesy potatoes, and sliced strawberries.

Name: Madison Loschke School: Kansas State University At-Large FAVORITE QUOTE: “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways.” John Wayne WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My family is my biggest inspiration because we have worked together through various situations for five generations. Drought, fire nor tornados stopped my family from ranching on the ground we homesteaded. My family continues to make genetic improvements and expand our cow herd. I look forward to passing

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? My two best friends, Morgan Wise and Miranda Raithel. I’m sure with there help we could survive on the Island. Plus I can’t go a day without talking to them and having them there would keep me sain. FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? The Junior National in Hutchison was my favorite because it is was hosted by my home state. I had a great time showcasing Kansas and offering the best hospitality to the exhibitors. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Sandra Bullock or Emma Stone

Name: Adison Niese School: Kansas State University President/At-Large Director FAVORITE QUOTE: “What is one in love is done well” Vincent Van Gogh WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My family and the Grauer family push me past my limit sometimes, but that’s how I’ve gotten better day after day with my work ethic and AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

attitude. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. FAVORITE SONG? Any Garth Brooks, George Strait, John Mayer, or Flatland Cavalry is the best in my book. FAVORITE HOBBY? Outside of showing cattle, I spend a lot of evenings grilling and cooking new recipes.

WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? Try and try again. Do every contest even when it’s outside of your comfort zone. My second piece of advice is to be as intentional as possible as often as possible.

FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? Blue might be the meanest cow in the pasture, but there was something special about being by her side and traveling with her. Today, though she doesn’t get to road trip with me anymore, but her calf is my show heifer this year! FAVORITE FOOD? Left over Chinese food. IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? Definitely my Uncle Mike. I’ve never met anyone as handy, level headed, and good in worse-casescenarios. FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? Hutchinson in 2016 I made it onto our board, which is monumental in who I am. I have met my best friends thanks to getting involved in the Maine-Anjou breed! IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who plays Elaine Benes in Seinfeld, I would want to play me. The craziness and fun needs someone who with wild, curly hair and a little overdramatic. IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A blacked-out mustang. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I’m sill working on figuring this one out!

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Name: Adelyda Ebersole School: Des Moines Area Community College At-Large FAVORITE QUOTE: “If it’s meant to be, it’ll be.” It’s been around awhile, but Ladd Landgraf told me this at junior national this year and I kind of adopted it. WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My biggest inspirations are definitely my parents. They have made me who I am today and I couldn’t be more thankful for them getting me involved in this industry. FAVORITE SONG? Malibu by Miley Cyrus FAVORITE HOBBY? Aside from showing, I really love photography and writing. I’m hoping that I can implement those into my career. FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? There are two heifers that I hold very close to my heart. One was named Whiskey that I showed in 2016, who I won showmanship with at junior nationals. The other is Stella, who I’ve been showing this summer. I connected with both of

these heifers and did really well. They have that personality where they know what their job is when they go in the ring. FAVORITE FOOD? Corndogs from the Iowa State Fair IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? Bear Grylls? I feel like that’s a safe bet to get back home. FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? I’ve been to every junior national since 2009 in Spencer, Iowa, so it’s really hard to pick out just one, but this past year at the Grande Fiesta takes the cake! I had a lot of fun talking to all the new members and working the contests and the ring and had a lot of success showing Stella! I’m looking forward to next year in Des Moines! IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Probably Lily Collins. IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’m good with anything that starts. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I would love to do something with youth and livestock. This fall I will be attending DMACC as a Liberal Arts major that focuses on business, marketing and communications, which will allow me to transfer to Iowa State University. I’m hoping to set myself up with as many opportunities as possible in the future. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? My advice would be to go out of your comfort zone. You may not always succeed, but use those experiences to learn and grow for next time. This doesn’t have to apply to cattle or even livestock, but find something you’re passionate about and don’t give up on it. It’ll be worth it in the end.

FAVORITE HOBBY? Golfing FAVORITE SHOW ANIMAL AND WHY? PHY YODIE 1Z. From the day we got her to the day she went to the pasture, she never once tried to get away from me. FAVORITE FOOD? Tacos

Name: Cade Van Vliet School: Iowa State University At-Large FAVORITE QUOTE: “Don’t downgrade your dream to fit your reality, upgrade your perseverance to match your destiny.” WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My father, Marty Van Vliet. FAVORITE SONG? When the Stars Go Blue - Tim McGraw

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU? Payton Vogel

IF YOU COULD DRIVE ANY TYPE OF CAR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Lamborghini WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Cattle Embryologist WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUNG MAINE-ANJOU EXHIBITORS? If you are hesitant about trying something new such, as a fitting contest or showmanship, always try it because you could learn new things or fall in love with it.

FAVORITE MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL YOU ATTENDED AND WHY? The 2018 Maine-Anjou junior national because we had Reserve Grand Champion Owned MaineTainer and I met so many new people that I would never have met if I would not have attended this years junior nationals. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ACTOR/ACTRESS PLAY YOU IN A MOVIE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Tom Cruise

A note from the President... 2019 AJMAA JUNIOR BOARD PRESIDENT Adison Niese, Ohio We couldn’t have picked a better theme for this year’s junior nationals! The Grand Fiesta was nothing short of amazing and we celebrated the best cattle and kids in the industry. I have always been welcomed into this breed and the same families and new ones have always looked out for me since my first junior nationals in 2016, Showing for the Gold. I can’t say enough about the people who have always welcomed me in, I always look forward to catching up with them. Last year I had the support of those families and was blessed to be elected onto the junior board of directors, placed in senior showmanship and be reserve in a division. I didn’t think it

could get much better. This year, I didn’t take heifers out; I didn’t win contests, I had the honor of being elected president of the AJMAA. Interacting with the younger kids in the ring and at the novice program kept my spirits and energy up. What I’ll always remember is working alongside my closest friends, the retiring board members, one day, and then working with new board members the next. As bittersweet as it was to see good friends go, I know Blakelee Hayes, Dalton Line, Teijor Stope and Cade Van Vilet have so much to offer our association. In a few short months, the fiesta will pick back up at the American Royal. The junior board and Lindsey can’t wait to see you. Until then, good luck to exhibitors at state and county fairs!

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2018 RETIRING AMERICAN JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU BOARD MEMBERS Mikala Denney, Stephanie Kersten, Kassi Rice & Ladd Landgraf

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When I was six years old my Dad and I went to the county fair to watch the calf show and by the end of the show I told dad I wanted to try showing. We bought a couple of heifers, Sylvia and Mae Mae. I worked with them all year and by next summer I was able to show them at the county fair. The following year, my dad and grandpa bought me another couple heifers and I ended up with three heifers because I had “Baby” from the year before. The year was 2008 and I attended my first junior national in Kansas City, Mo., the rest is history. I want to thank the Settle’s family for getting me to do all the contests, even though I was so shy and nervous. They told me that if I did the contests, I’d meet other kids, “just like me.” I was introduced to the junior board members in the maroon jacket and I knew I wanted to be the person that little kids look up to. When I decided to turn in my application to run for the AJMAA Junior Board, I told myself that it was my time to show all the younger kids they can be whatever they want. I wanted them see that junior national week is the best week of the year. It sure takes a lot of time and organization. Lindsey does soooo much for this junior national show. The junior board wouldn’t be what they are today without her outstanding leadership and time. She is the glue that keeps us together! I owe her so much thanks and gratitude for her support during these last two years! Lindsey, you are the best junior advisor an

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organization could have!! As I bring this term to a conclusion, I want to thank the board members that I served with. You have made my time on the board a complete blast. I will miss working side by side with you, but I know our friendships will remain forever. As you can imagine, the remaining list of individuals and families that helped me get to where I am today is long. I surely didn’t become who I am today without the influence and support from Steve Kruse, Josh Peterson, the Hartman Family, the Bockman Family and the rest of my show family that covers the nation. If it wasn’t for these families I would not have had the best times at junior nationals and develop my love of the cattle industry. I also want to thank Lindsey and Blake for everything they have done for this breed and for the juniors. My time on the board would not have been anywhere near as much fun without them. And finally I need to thank my family. They have always been there for me. I know that I don’t say it enough, but thank you so much to my family for chasing me around the country so I can do what I love; I truly could not do it without you. Without my parents and grandparents, I know I would not be where am today in life. My support system over the past two years has been nothing but outstanding from family to show family. I just want to thank them all. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the last two years serving as your Region 2 Director and all the great experiences.

THANK YOU!

Wow, how fast the time has come and gone! I would like to give a very sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been a part of this journey. The opportunity to serve on the AJMAA Junior Board has been a once in a lifetime experience. I will forever cherish the memories and friendships made along the way. It has been a true honor getting to work with and alongside some of the greatest breeders, people and families in the industry. The Maine-Anjou association will always be home to me and I look forward to continuing my passion for the breed and passing it on to future generations. As I said in my retiring speech, so many of you are like a second family to me and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t begin to thank-you enough. I have been blessed with leadership and guidance from so many people in the Iowa Maine-Anjou Association as well as the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) I wish

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it were possible to name each one of you. I would like to extend much appreciation to Karen Loudon and the Iowa association for all of your support over the years as well as Miss Lindsey Broek and everyone at the AMAA office. I would also like to take a moment to thank the herdsman for their time and dedication to our juniors. The support you provide to the juniors is second to none. We are very fortunate to have the leaders and mentors we do that make this breed and all of our activities possible. The Maine Association is blessed to have the best of the best.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMAA NEWS & EVENTS

Please dispose of any old registration and self-billing worksheets. TheAMAA will no longer offer a 10% online discount for registration work that is completed through Digital Beef. The AMAA will assess a $5 fee/ registration for any work received by fax, email or by mail. To avoid this fee, please log into your online Digital Beef account to complete all registration work. New forms are included in this issue and can also be downloaded from our main webpage under Digital Beef/ Registrations – Printable Forms. If you need assistance logging into your online account please contact us at maine@amaapc.com.

RUSH ORDERS

If you are selling an animal, we ask that you register and transfer the animal in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person. Rushes will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $50 (covers eight head). If rush work is faxed, it will be considered a rush unless otherwise specified. It is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow-up phone call to make sure the work is legible and to cover all fees. It is not our office staff ’s responsibility to call breeders that fax in registration work. No work will be released until payment is complete. Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work that is received in our office and mailed by regular mail within one to two business days. We will do our best to complete rush work that

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is received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday – Friday). There is no same-day turnaround. If requiring a registration number only, it will still be considered a rush as we still have to process the work to obtain the number.

HELPFUL TIPS WHEN REGISTERING

To avoid delays in your registration work during our busy season follow the tips below. Double check that all blanks and information are correct and complete before mailing or submitting online. Things most commonly missed are: o Missing herd prefix and herd ID o Birthdates o Date of sale o Name of animal o Payment Make sure the person that is registering the animal owns the dam with the exception of ET calves. If an ET calf, make sure the donor dam has been DNA, PHA & TH tested and that we have the results on file. If you are checking on work please e-mail us at robin@amaapc.com. When calling or e-mailing please have the name and breeder number of the person submitting the work. When registering annual active dams for performance only animals please submit them online if you have the capabilities. This will help the registrar processing tremendously. We appreciate you and your business and want to make sure that the registration process runs as smooth as possible. Thank you in advance for your extra time in making sure all work is correct, complete and received in a timely manner.

REGISTRATIONS FOR UPCOMING SHOWS

It is now time to register show animals for winter shows. Please keep in mind during the winter show season you will need to allow at least two to three weeks for turn-around on registrations and transfers sent in to our office. If a paper is needed within that time, a rush fee ($50 per eight head) will be required before the work will be completed.

BLOCK REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS

It is the time to buy block of registrations for the 2018 year. Blocks can only be used on heifers and bulls under 13 months of age from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Blocks can save you as much as 30% in registration fees. All block fee must be paid before registering. Any unused registrations will expire at the end of the year.

BULL CALF REGISTRATION

If registering a bull calf born after Jan. 1, 2014, it must be TH/PHA free by parentage or have testing completed prior to registering and on file with the AMAA. Carriers will no longer be registered, but may be entered as a foundation animal. All progeny out of a Foundation carrier bull needs to be tested free of that defect prior to registration. If registrations are submitted before testing has been completed, the animal will not be registered. Instead, the animal will be given a performance number at a nonrefundable penalty charge of $10. Once the animal has been tested

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the registration may be completed at the regular rate. Please plan accordingly as testing can take up to three-four weeks.

FOUNDATION ANIMALS

Non-registered bulls and females must be entered as a foundation animal prior to MaineTainer progeny being registered. All current “P” (performance only) cattle will be grand-fathered into the program. If the sire is an AI sire and registered at another breed association, the pedigree and testing must be on file with the AMAA. The charge to add a sire pedigree will be a one-time charge of $40. If the AMAA finds that the pedigree has already been paid for by another breeder, the $40 charge will not be applied. Dams registered at another breed association may also be added for a one-time charge of $25. See the new self-billing sheet for foundation fees.

ONLINE TRANSFERS

When transferring an animal on line make sure there is not a member number already created for the buyer. Creating more than one number for an individual creates registration problems later. If you find the buyer in the system at a different address please notify the buyer first to confirm the address and then notify the Maine office to update the account. It is always a good idea to always search for the buyer using the search tools before doing the work that way if they have a different address it is caught before entering the registration and transfer. When creating a new profile for a buyer please make sure to never

give a junior a farm name. Please enter the junior’s name on the farm line and also as the contact.

2018 MAPP ENROLLMENT

The 2018 MAPP (Maine-Anjou Performance Program) enrollment will open on Sept. 1, 2018. Enrollments must be completed no later than Dec. 16, 2018.

DNA, TH AND PHA REQUIREMENTS

Prior to registering any ET calves, all donor dams (including commercial or non-registered dams) must have DNA, TH and PHA on file in our office. Also, all AI sires are required to have the same on file. Therefore, our office will hold any ET registrations submitted out of dams without testing on file as well as all registrations out of AI sires that do not have complete testing on file. If the donor dam is deceased and not tested, we do require that the ET(s) have the tests done, in the absence of the donor’s records. The DNA, TH and PHA testing can be done at GeneSeek. A submission form is found on our Web site, maine-anjou.org. Maine-Anjou samples are put into testing at GeneSeek on Wednesdays, please plan accordingly when submitting. DNA results will be back in the AMAA office late the next week after the testing begins; TH and PHA results will be in our office two weeks later, usually on a Thursday. We would like to start sending the test results by e-mail only, please make sure we have an up-todate e-mail address for you, if applicable.

MAINE/ANGUS PAPERS

If you wish to obtain a Maine/ Angus registration select the MA/ Angus box when registering on line. You will receive an error that AMAA staff must check the testing and percentage requirements so please make sure to validate your entry to save it so that that AMAA can check the entry. If you submit a registration on paper, please put Maine/Angus in the comment section of the application. If the animal does not qualify as a Maine/Angus it will be recoded as a regular Mainetainer. A Maine/Angus paper will be blue in color, have Maine/Angus under the Maine Logo, and will have MaineTainer across the center of the paper. The animal can be shown as a MaineTainer or Maine Angus. Requirements: *Off spring must be 3/8 or higher to qualify *Bulls and Heifers must be TH/ PHA free by parents or by test *Bulls must be NH, CA and AM free by parents or free by test. Angus pedigrees will not be assumed free of these defects. Bulls must be clean of DS if out of a Red Angus. *Angus percentages will only be counted from actual registered Angus. Commercial Angus percentages will not be used in the Maine/Angus equation.

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All new members must choose a program when submitting a new membership. The two programs that are offered are MAPP and Breeders Choice. You may read about these two programs by visiting maine-anjou.org and clicking on “Member Information” and then choose the “MAPP or Breeders Choice” option. If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program.

OTHER AMAA UPDATES

Please make sure to update any change in address, phone numbers or e-mails with the AMAA by e-mailing us at maine@amaapc. com, or by logging into your online account. If you have a credit card on file and have received a new card, please make sure to call us to replace the new card on file. Credit cards are not automically saved when paying online.

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HELEN YVONNE JAMES October 13, 1936 - June 19, 2018

Helen Yvonne James, 81 of Paris passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Monroe Manor Nursing Home in Paris. Helen was born on October 13, 1936 in Hunnewell, MO the daughter of Theodore Lee and Francis Ellizabeth Ratliff. She married Larry W. James on May 1, 1960 at Prarieview Church near Hunnewell, MO and he survives on the farm. She is survived by three sisters; Mary (JD) Gosney, Kerry (Vance) Poloand, and Doralee Ratliff; two sons: Ronnie (Melinda) James and Rickie (Sara) James; six grandchildren; Aaron Ensor, Ryan (Brittany) James Kyle James, Asheley (Casey) Bergthold, Anna (Chris) Bird Lance (Kayleigh) James; nine great-grandchildren; Kaylie, Kentlie, and Kyndall Ensor, Luke and Kolten James, Jett James, Mason and Hunter Bergthold, Maylee Bird; and

Numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents. She attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville and was a teacher of a one room schoolhouse in Ely, MO for two years. Throughout college she worked at candy store making candy and really enjoyed it. She spent most of her time on the farm, where she helped her husband by driving the tractor, working in the fields, raising children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Smiser Community Club and served on the Monroe County Extension Council for many years. Helen was a leader of the Women’s American Main-Anjou National Junior Association which has now grown to approximately 400 members. Through her involvement with the Maine-Anjou Association, she became famous for their peanut cluster candies across the nation. She donated 2 pounds of her candy to the Association and they sold for over $500. Helen was an avid from the bleacher coach for their grandchildren’s ball games, her love of the game stemmed from her days playing basketball at Monroe City High School. She attended Granville Christian Church. In her later years, her grandchildren and her greatgrandchildren were her pride and joy. She could often be seen spoiling them with ice cream, candy and cookies. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

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P.O. Box 1100 - 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079-1100 AMAA (816) 431-9950 Fax (816) 431-9951 Voice (816) 858-9954 maine-anjou.org - maine@amaapc.com M. Blake Nelson Executive Vice President Marcena Fulton, Registrar Paige Jones, Director of Member Services Lindsey Broek, Voice Editor/Director of Youth, Communications and Shows Rhonda Boddicker, Administrative Assistant Donna Grame, Office Assistant Denise Bent, Office Assistant EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Brett Carter, President Landon Nagel, 1st Vice President Leon Matlock, 2nd Vice President Alicia Rigdon, Secretary/Treasurer Jim Opperman, Director At-Large

The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) would like to welcome Paige Jones as the new Director Media and Member Services. Jones is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign where she received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications. She focused her degree on the advertising side of ag communications and also obtained a minor in leadership studies, food and environmental systems as well as a certificate in sales. While in college, Jones was actively involved with the Illini Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow serving as the president, treasurer and reporter during her time at school and was involved in the Hoof and Horn Club. Jones grew up on a hobby livestock farm in central Illinois

where she showed pigs and cattle at the county, state and national level which propelled her into a career in the agriculture industry. Jones recently completed an internship for AGCO working as a marketing and design intern in the Research Park office. Additionally, in the summer of 2017, Paige worked for the American Hereford Association (AHA) as the youth activities intern. In that position, she helped organize and execute the Junior National Hereford Expo and the Faces of Leadership conference. “The people I met within the cattle industry during my time with the AHA is what pushed me to move back to Kansas City to work for the American MaineAnjou Association, and I’m excited to work with the people of this amazing breed association.”

Region I Troy Jones - (419) 230-8675 Harrod, OH 45850 Andy Jones - (815) 228-7820 Chapin, IL 62052 Cliff Randall - (318) 719-0560 Monterey, LA 71354 Eric Walker - (479) 601-3567 Prairie Grove, AR 72753 Region II Hardy O’Hara - (406) 899-6903 Fort Benton, MT 59442 Alicia Rigdon - (417) 540-3986 New London, IA 52645 Landon Nagel - (605) 464-1197 Springfield, SD 57062 DJ Folkerts - (507) 348-4919 Jasper, MN 56144 Region III Leon Matlock - (641) 628-9639 Anadarko, OK 73005 Brett Carter - (918) 914-3085 Stratford, OK 74872 Jirl Buck - (580) 795-4865 Madill, OK 73446 Brian Fox - (970) 313-7224 Fort Morgan, CO 80652 At-Large Cody Tebbenkamp - (660) 641-2671 Columbia, MO 65203 Jim Opperman - (712) 210-6013 Manning, IA 51455 Wyatt DeJong - (605) 842-5683 Kennebec, SD 57544 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

AMAA MEETING MINUTES 2018 JUNE MEETING MINUTES

The Board meeting of the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) was called to order by Brett Carter, AMAA President, at 8:45 a.m. on June 19, 2018 in Grand Island, Neb. Members in attendance were Brett Carter, Jim Opperman, Alicia Rigdon, Wyatt DeJong, Leon Matlock, Andy Jones, Hardy O’Hara, Eric Walker, Brian Fox, DJ Folkerts, Landon Nagel, Cliff Randall and Executive Vice President, Blake Nelson. Absent were Cody Tebbenkamp, Jirl Buck and Troy Jones. Minutes of January and May board meetings were read and approved. Blake presented an update on memberships and registrations. Overall registrations are behind the numbers from 2017.

for the year. No motions.

Tait on the Neogen program.

Magazine – Discussion on performance to budget and advertising. No motions.

Finance - Treasurer’s report was presented. Motion made and seconded to approve it. Discussion held regarding current performance to budget.

Committee Reports Long Range – Dairy project update was given. Semen being used is 3/8ths Maine and up. Motion made and seconded Herd prefix will be forefeet if membership dues are not paid two consecutive years. Motion passed.

Promo/Marketing - RFD TV program update, BIF scholarship discussion, update on the Florida Cattleman’s booth. No motions.

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Show – Updates on Maine Angus shows at the American Royal. Maine Angus animals will be able to declare upon entry which show they show in. Updates on the other major shows reactions to add the Maine Angus shows. Discussion on bringing back the heifer pen show. Updates on 2018-19 Judges. Breed Improvement – Updates on the MU hair shedding project. AGI initial run of the EPDs under the same format is IGS. Geneseek data is being transitioned from micro satellites to snips (Neogen).. No motions

Youth – Future sites for 2019 and 2020 shows. No motions. Sale Committee – Bright Lights and Maine Max sale updates. Discussion regarding implementing selection criteria for the Bright Lights sale. No motions. Presentation made by Dr. JR

Meeting went into closed session at 3pm. New Business Motion made and seconded for a - New registration rule: Responsibility for Legal Title- a transfer of registration entered on an application or a Certificate of Registration, or on the records of the Association, shall not be construed as the conveyance of legal title by the Association. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the purchase, sale, or terms of sale of registered animals, or the passage of legal title thereto. Motion passed Motion made and seconded to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned.

2018 AMAABOARD BALLOT BALLOTS DUE OCTOBER 1, 2018 AMAA ballots will be due OCTOBER 1st, 2018. Any ballot that is postmarked on or before Oct. 1, 2018, but not received on or before October 12th will be void. Rules for Voting Members will vote ONLY in your region for regional directors and ALL members may cast an At-Large vote. ONLY current AMAA member are allowed to vote. Mail-in, faxes, hand delivered or ballots sent via federal air courier are accepted. Facsimile votes must be dated on or before Sept. 1, 2018. Fax ballots to (913) 432-3447. The individual member must sign ballots. Forged Entries will be subject to legal action. If you plan to mail your ballot please mail to the following address: WALSH & STVERAK SUITE 107 - 7301 MISSION RD. PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66208-3014 All ballots must include NAME, BREEDER # and SIGNATURE.

AMAA Board of Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voting Ballot DUE OCTOBER 1, 2018 Mail ballot to:

Walsh & Stverak, LLC - Suite 107 - 7301 Mission Rd. - Prairie Village, KS 66208-3014 NAME ________________________________________ AMAA # ________________ SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________ REGION I Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin REGION II California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming REGION III Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah REGION I (vote for one, one position open) Cory Thomsen REGION II (vote for one, one position open) Beau Ebersole

REGION III (vote for one, one position open) Danny Dupree Mike Cramer AT LARGE (vote for one, one position open) Mark Beauprez

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AMAA Board of Director Profiles compete in the showring, but today it is clear that Maine-Anjou cattle can offer better gains, increased yields and larger profit for commercial producers” says Thomsen. He also points out that Maine-Anjou cattle are the best of both worlds, showring dominance and commercial acceptability.

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Cory Thomsen Region 1

History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed: Cory Thomsen was born and raised in Wayne County Nebraska. Thomsen grew up exhibiting livestock, livestock judging and was an active member of 4-H. He attended Northeast Community College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he earned his degree in Animal Science. Upon completion of college, Thomsen was fortunate with the opportunities to work for many of the top Maine-Anjou programs in the United States.

Thomsen feels that data collection is the future of the breed. The Maine-Anjou breed has put together the ground work for great things to come. Thomsen says he would like to see continued participation in feed trials, bull tests and other data gathering avenues so we can prove, with solid facts, how outstanding the MaineAnjou breed is. Thomsen looks forward to a bright future in the Maine-Anjou breed and working with the great people associated with it.

What do you see as the strengths of the Maine-Anjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry:

It was in 1997, during the National Western Stock Show, that Thomsen became fascinated with the Maine-Anjou breed while helping Fred DeRouchey in the Yards. It was then that Thomsen could see the endless possibilities the Maine-Anjou cattle had to offer the beef industry. “It has always been a well known fact that MaineAnjou genetics are necessary to AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Beau Ebersole Region 2

History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed: The Ebersole family has been raising Maine-Anjou cattle since the mid 1970’s. Ebersole Cattle Company started in 1998 when

Beau and his wife, Shanen, graduated from Iowa State University. Beau is currently serving his fifth, three year term on the Iowa Maine-Anjou Association where he has been the President for four of those years. Ebersole’s business focuses on maternal and carcass genetics. Ebersole exhibits Maine-Anjou cattle on the state and national levels and his children have participated in every junior national since 2009 when their oldest was 9. Their involvement continues to grow and their oldest daughter, Adelyda, was recently elected to her second term on the National Junior Board. Currently they market a limited amount of seedstock with the bulk of their calves being marketed through their beef business.

What do you see as the strengths of the Maine-Anjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry:

Ebersole believes the breed has many strengths and they can bring value to many different kinds of operations. “Within our operation, the ability to keep an efficient, moderate framed cow herd and still get the early growth also transmits into the performance needed in the feedlot and within our grass fed cattle as well. The tenderness we are able to get in the grass fed cattle sets them apart from the rest of the cattle in that niche. For the commercial producers our cattle can go into any cross breeding program and make it better. The ability to hang quality carcasses with less feed makes our calves worth more to feeders.”

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether

it be locally, state, regional or national:

We market cattle through the Iowa Beef Expo sale yearly and have been exhibiting at most of the majors, the Iowa State Fair, and the World Beef Expo for the past several years. Through Ebersole’s beef program they have had the ability to make contact with many consumers that would have normally had no clue that the Maine-Anjou breed even existed. “Once they try it they ask for it by name. We feel that building recognition for our breed in any way we can is important.” Ebersole is very excited to put our first group of bulls into a feed efficiency testing facility this winter. “Since we calve in April and May, we do not market many bulls as they are too young. Our goal is to have a group of data driven, two year olds available in 2020.”

junior national. Cramer was a past owner of KT Ranch and has owned some of the Maine-Anjou breeds icons like Polleroid and ZTA Blake Ruby 224X along with others. Cramer’s father, Jerry, served as a past American Maine-Anjou Association board member.

What do you see as the strengths of the Maine-Anjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry:

“By far the best steak you could ask for,” says Cramer. Additionally the Maine-Anjou breed offers strengths in soundness, depth, bone, milk and cattle that you like to look at. Most importantly they grade top cuts of meat as well as more pounds at weaning and fast growth.

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national?:

Cramer is involved with the International cattle display at the Houston Livestock Show as well as hosts a website and Facebook page for interested buyers.

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Michael Cramer Region 3

History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed: Michael Cramer currently owns and operats Circle TC Cattle with Charles Coonrod. Cramer has exhibited Maine-Anjou cattle at the Fort Worth and Houston Livestock shows. Circle TC has been a division sponsor at the

living the American dream.

“I have been involved in raising Maine-Anjou cattle since 1975. We started as a family farm in Ohio, Oakridge Farm, and have seen lots of changes in the breed and association, some good and some not. I would be honored to serve and help in any way that I can to keep the Maine-Anjou breed at the forefront of the beef industy.”

Danny Dupree Region 3

History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed: Danny Dupree became involved with the Maine-Anjou breed in 2010 when he purchased their first Maine-Anjou heifer for his son, Addison. “We were very happy with the way we were welcomed into the breed and the people we met at both the state and national level,” who Danny says we now call our friends. Dupree continued to purchase Maine-Anjou show heifers each year after that and both Addison and Austin showed primarily Maine-Anjou the rest of their junior show careers at both the state and national level. In 2014 Dupree made the decision to sell his commercial cows and invest in a registered Maine-Anjou herd. “We purchased a nice set of cows from Jirl Buck in his Fall Sharing the Tradition sale to go with the heifers the boys had been showing and began to AI.” Dupree AI’s all of his cows and has a select set of donors that he IVFs. He sells show heifers through different sales and private treaty and retains heifers each year. His herd now consists

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AMAA Board of Director Profiles of approximately 100 head or primarily Maine-Anjou cows. In 2018 Dupree made the decision to invest in better bulls and purchased BKMT Equity at the Bright Lights Maine-Anjou sale in Denver, Colo. Dupree plans to add more high quality bulls, cows and replacement heifers to his herd with the objective to be at 200 cows within the next couple years.

What do you see as the strengths of the Maine-Anjou breed and how can those strengths best be used in today’s beef industry:

When Dupree first began showing he was very pleased with the docility of the cattle. “They are easy to break, get settled down, get on feed and they grow.” When he began running a Maine-Anjou cow herd Dupree appreciated the docility of the breed even more. “They are the calmest cattle I have worked with in the pasture, calving and processing through the chute.” Dupree also appreciates the ability of the cows to make great mothers. “They lay down, calve and get right back up and take care of the calf. My Maine-Anjou cows are the best mother breed I have worked with, which is why most of my herd growth is through retention. I have learned to appreciate the saying that ‘great mothers make great mothers’”.

What does your present operation do to promote Maine-Anjou genetics, whether it be locally, state, regional or national:

We sell select show heifers through consignment sales and private treaty. These heifers have had success at the local, state and national level for their owners which has led to more repeat sales. “I will now be retaining a select set of Maine-Anjou bulls to put into production with my

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customers.” Dupree says the docility and performance of the cattle is being recognized by commercial cattlemen. In the future, as his herd grows, Dupree plans to start having production sales.

cows for his 4-H projects. He was pleased with their performance and then started his own purebred herd. Mark has traveled across the United States and Canada promoting and showing MaineAnjou cattle.

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Dupree grew up on a commercial cattle ranch. He attended college and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Following college he completed his CPA requirements and went to work for Bar-S Foods Company who he still works for today, over 36 years later. He is the Vice President of Operations for Bar-S and has been in the meat business his entire career. Dupree and his wife, Canda, have been married 35 years and raised two sons, Addison and Austin, who are still involved in the cattle operation. They live on our ranch south of Clinton, Okla., and love

Mark Beauprez At-Large

History of your operation/family and involvement with the Maine-Anjou breed: Mark Beauprez was raised on a livestock farm in eastern Colorado. He started buying Maine cross

Mark is concerned about the future of ranching and farming with the low commodity prices. Beauprez wants to produce seedstock that will help the rancher become profitable and sustainable in the beef industry. Additional items of concern for Mark are continued work toward establishing a solid commercial market as well as emphasizing the importance of performance data to other MaineAnjou breeders. “We need to emphasize the strong maternal traits of the breed and continue improving the quality of beef,” says Beauprez. “The public only hears about the negative factors of the beef industry and it’s our responsibility as a breed association to promote the positives of the beef industry.”

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AMAA AGI Update by Dan W. Moser, Ph.D, AGI President

AGI Update In June, the American MaineAnjou Association (AMAA) released its latest genetic evaluation. This was the first AMAA evaluation conducted by Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), a subsidiary of the American Angus Association (AAA), located in St. Joseph, Mo., just up the road from the AMAA offices in Platte City. This new evaluation includes several new features that will result in a more accurate, reliable evaluation today, and more innovation in upcoming months. What is AGI? In 2007, AAA, which had previously contracted with universities to conduct their AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

genetic evaluation, moved to an inhouse evaluation. After the initial investment in computer systems and software, along with additional staff expertise, it was logical to offer such services to other beef industry organizations and in 2009, AGI was formed. Today AGI has a team of four geneticists on staff, and with the support of the AAA information systems team, provides genetic evaluation services to six breed associations in the U.S. and Canada. AMAA joins AAA, Canadian Angus Association, American-International Charolais Association, Canadian Charolais Association and Senepol Cattle Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association as AGI genetic evaluation clients.

The genetic evaluation computer software used by AGI is licensed from the University of Georgia (UGA). The UGA Animal Breeding group is recognized as a world leader in genetic evaluation systems, and the same software used for the AMAA evaluation at AGI is also the basis for many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest beef, dairy, swine, poultry and aquaculture genetic evaluations. The original UGA genetic evaluation software was developed by award-winning geneticist Dr. Ignacy Mizstal at UGA, and continual upgrades are provided by the genetics research team at UGA, including Drs. Daniela Lourenco, Shogo Tsuruta and Yutaka Masuda.

Breed Averages for 2018 Spring AMAA Genetic Evaluation ACTIVE SIRES ACTIVE DAMS NON-PARENT

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The New AMAA Evaluation Maine-Anjou breeders and their customers will find the new AMAA evaluation to be very similar to those produced previously. The traits included in the current release are Calving Ease (direct and maternal), birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight and milk (maternal weaning weight). A combined maternal value (1/2 WW EPD + Milk EPD) is also provided, to identify sires that produce highly productive daughters due to both growth and milk. The base for the new evaluation was designed to match the previous one as closely as possible, so that breed average EPDs remain familiar to AMAA members. In general, younger, more current animals changed less in the new evaluation, but some historical animalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; EPDs changed more significantly, because of more accurate calculations of genetic trends. Like any calculation of Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), the new Maine-Anjou evaluation accounts for environmental effects,

BW 1.3 1.5 1.1

WW 44 46 44

YW 58 61 59

selective mating and genetic trend, allowing direct comparisons of sires and dams across herds, even under different management conditions. A key responsibility of AMAA members is to submit complete, accurate records to the database, and to correctly designate contemporary groups when certain animals have received preferential treatment. One new feature of the evaluation is that while AMAA data is the primary source for the evaluation, more complete information on Angus ancestors is available to more accurately evaluate AMAA registered cattle with Angus heritage. This allows AMAA members using current Angus genetics in their breeding programs to gain a more accurate description of those Angusinfluenced cattle. Phase Two Research Underway This summer and fall, AGI will be updating the carcass trait evaluation for AMAA, developing improved analytical

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TM 39 40 39

CEM 1 1 0

models to combine ultrasound scanning records of breeding cattle and carcass data from Maineinfluenced fed cattle, to produce new carcass EPDs. Also underway is development of a single-step genomic evaluation for MaineAnjou, similar to that recently adopted by Angus, Charolais and other breeds. This new genomic evaluation, when fully developed and implemented, will provide the most accurate evaluation of DNAtested young AMAA cattle. In other AGI client breeds, genomic testing, when incorporated into a single-step genomic evaluation, provides similar EPD accuracy as having ten to twenty progeny records. AGI is proud to serve AMAA and its members and looks forward to these and other enhancements as AMAA and AGI staff work together to produce the most accurate, timely and powerful genetic evaluation of MaineAnjou and Maine-influenced cattle possible. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

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NEW HERD SIRE! BPF Common Ground 504B Hard Drive X Lucky Lady - Purebred Maine-Anjou Semen available thru SEK and owners! Bulls & Females for sale!

Ron & Amy Kahl - 2651 Lincold Rd. • Reeds, MO 64859 h (417) 246-5329 • c (417) 850-0705 OR e-mail: kahl4hay@yahoo.com

OKLAHOMA

AL CONOVER Auctioneer

P.O. Box 9 Baxter, IA 50028 (641) 227-3537 Office (641) 227-3686 Home (641) 227-3792 Fax (515) 491-8078 Cell

conover@conoverauction.com www.conoverauction.com

RON KREIS Auctioneer

SOUTH DAKOTA

(740) 683-3235 • RTKREIS93@GMAIL.COM 2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Specializing in purebred and general livestock auctions

Miles & Kim DeJong 31842 DeJong Rd. Kennebec, SD 57544 (605) 869-2329 (605) 222-1292 - Miles cell www.dejongranch.com Visitors welcome! Please no Sunday business

Fred & Joan DeRouchey

1001 Hurst Ave. • Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: (605) 990-6488 Fax: (605) 990-6489 Mobile: (605) 530-6488 or (605) 530-6489 derouchey@mitchelltelecom.net www.deroucheycattle.com

BILL SHERIDAN Auctioneer (517) 676-9800 740 S. Cedar St. Mason, MI 48854

www.sheridanauctionservice..com

Worthy of Your Confidence Blane & Cindy Landon, Shayna, Chesney, Cheylee & Shalayne 31164 E. R.S. Rd. - Springfield, SD 57062 Blane 605.464.1187 (c) 605.369.2628 (h) nagelcattle@excite.com - www.nagelcattle.com

AUCTIONEERS/SERVICES

STEVE BONHAM AUCTIONEER

Cell | 405.823.2972 Res. | 405.387.3236 Fax | 405.387.2965 1748 South Portland Newcastle, OK 73065 “Your sale is my main concern”

518 Brownstone Dr. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

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Index of Advertisers

ADM Bakenhus, Ward Bar R Cattle Co. Beauprez Land & Cattle Bessler, James Blind Badger Ranch Bonham, Steve Buck Cattle Co., Cattle Visions Clay Knoll Farm Conover Auction Services DeJong Ranch Denison Acres DeRouchey, Fred Dun-Rite Stock & Stables Eastview Maines EDJE Technologies Griswold, John Kahl, Ron & Amy Keystone International Livestock Expo Kreis, Ron Loder Cattle Co. McElroy, H.W. Mid-Continent Farms Moore Cattle Co., O’Hara Land & Cattle Randall, Cliff Redgate Cattle Co. Secondino, Jami SEK Sheridan, Bill Truline Maines Wendt, Kevin Willow Springs Cattle Co.

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Striving to produce the MODERN Fullblood Female

Grand CHAMPION

2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW FULLBLOOD FEMALE

RIGD MISS EVA ET EPL Prospector X Manitou Simrose 8S Shown by Mikala Denney, Iowa

for future opportunities on Females like these! Alicia & Lane Rigdon - New London, IA (678) 389-1403

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Cliff Randall, Vidalia, LA (318) 386-5358 Beau Ebersole, Kellerton, IA (515) 971-8461 Mason Perez, Mediapolis, Iowa (937) 417-8549

DMCC CHERRY BOMB

Unstoppable X DMCC Diamond Girl (Epinal Daughter 2016 Missouri State Fair Reserve Grand Champion Female

SEPTEMBER 6TH - ONLINE SALE - THE SHOW CIRCUIT

Location - Online with SCONLINESALES.COM Offering 15 - 20 head of maternal show heifer prospects & high caliber steers

OCTOBER 6TH- PRIVATE TREATY SALE

Location - At the Ranch Prairie Grove, Arkansas Offering 25 - 30 head of maternal show heifer prospects

DECEMBER 1ST - THE INVESTMENT PRODUCTION SALE Location - At the Ranch Prairie Grove, Arkansas Offering 40 head of elite show heifer prospects, 60 bred heifers & 10-12 donor cow prospects

DORSEY BARBER

STEPHENSON VAN VILET

MYRACLE

JORGENSEN

WALKER

MOREY

STANDRIDGE WILKINS STANDRIDGE BEARE LOVETT

We are junior focused. We feel strongly that the junior livestock programs are full of life building lessons. WSCC strives to provide opportunities not only to our customers, but all juniors alike.

WILLOW SPRINGS CATTLE COMPANY - ERIC, LINSAY, MASON, WHITNEY & CATELYN WALKER 14844 WALKER ROAD - PRAIRIE GROVE, ARKANSAS 72753 - ERIC WALKER - 479-601-3567 CORY THOMSEN 605-730-2397 - GARRETT LOCHNER 520-870-5226 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.WILLOWSPRINGSCATTLE.COM