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“Real World 101” Provided Educational Experience at NALJA Show A component of this summer’s NALJA show in Des Moines, Iowa was a special tour for 224 breeders and their families to view what our product looks like hanging and packaged for retail sale. This project and the resulting viewing by our NALF and NALJA members, was triggered by a 1976 demonstration sponsored by the Iowa Limousin Association and Iowa State University in which two animals, a Limousin and an Angus were harvested, frozen in a standing position and cross sectioned to emphasize the differences in muscling and fat deposition. This display highlighted the carcass attributes of the Limousin breed and today’s project was initiated in an attempt to recreate the same industry buzz. Four busloads of NALJA attendees traveled to Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, IA July 12, 2012 to view and learn about the process of evaluating and figuring actual profit or loss of finished steers going into the retail market. Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN supplied three steers that were part of a research project at the University of Minnesota. The Angus, Lim-Flex and Limousin steers were harvested and processed by the Iowa State Univer-
Real World 101 attendees got to see first-hand the hanging carcasses in the cooler at Iowa State University in Ames .
sity staff and comprehensive data was gathered on their carcasses along with the feed intake and efficiencies from the Minnesota research trials. One side of each carcass was available for viewing in the cooler at Iowa State and the group donned appropriate garments and went into the cooler. Dr. Brad Skaar explained how the rib-eye was measured between the 12th and 13th rib and explained the differences in marbling between the carcasses. After viewing the hanging carcass, the group was escorted into the fabrication room to see the product of the other half of the carcass packaged and packed in bulk for retail cutting and sale.
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Dr Steve Lonergan, ISU Meat Scientist talked about the process and pointed out the significant differences displayed between the three animals. The third module of the tour stop was the data interpretation by Dr. Stephanie Hanson of Iowa State University and Dr. Grant Crawford of the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen is the Iowa State director of the National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle, a project involving a consortium of scientists and industry partners in an attempt to better define and identify animals with superior feeding efficiencies. This project has the ability to more clearly define Limousin’s place in the industry as a 1% improvement in feed efficiency has the same economic impact as a 3 % increase in rate of gain. The three steers in this project had individual feed intakes and efficiencies recorded, which, when combined with carcass value, allowed total profitability to be calculated. While all animals had similar live weights, there were dramatic differences in gains and feed efficiencies. Total costs of gain to reach market weight
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(Shown by Korynn Clason) Many-Time Grand Champion Female, including Heartland Jr. Regional Show & Division Champion at the 2012 National Junior Limousin Show
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“Real World 101” ... Continued from front page.
showed nearly a $70 advantage to the Lim-Flex steer with similar results for the Limousin steer when compared to the Angus steer. Actual cost of gain for the Limousin steer was $89.09 per hundred pounds of gain, $97.05 for the Lim-Flex and $112.81 for the Angus. While carcass value favored the Angus steer, partially due to a premium assigned to the higher grading carcass, total profitability tipped the scales to the faster gaining, more efficient Limousin and Lim-Flex. One of the dramatic differences displayed with the carcass cutout was the trimmed fat off the Angus carcass
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totaled the combined total of fat trimmed off the two Limousin sired animals. It was stated that on average, the yield and efficiency of feed conversion gave Limousin influenced calves a $70 advantage before any quality grade is assigned. A larger, more conclusive five year project is being conducted at Iowa State. The objective is to examine the residual feed intake of approximately 4,000 feedlot cattle of all breeds and measure efficiency across breeds. The results will be shared with the beef industry. Dr. Hanson felt that with the natural efficiency of Limousin,
The finished product packaged in the fabrication room at ISU.
Dr. Brad Skarr of Iowa State University explained the quality grade evaluation between the 12th and 13th rib to the Real World 101 attendees.
the breed will prove to be leaders in feedlot production. The final stop was at the ISU Beef Nutrition facility and produced a visual look at the first of several groups of Limousin steers which are part of the National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle . That group included cattle
from both Symens Brothers of Amherst, SD and Wulf Cattle and was slated to be harvested the following week. The group comments were very positive about both the learning experience and the accommodating manner of our hosts, Iowa State University and Wulf Cattle.
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Vol. 20 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2012 that product available as farmer producers cut their corn with low yield. It is anyone’s guess how much the national herd will decrease in size. We probably won’t be adding numbers to the herd. Feeders will be limited in numbers next year. Although the price should reflect a smaller feeder population, the number of bulls that will By: Dean Summerbell be needed will also be diminished. There is nothing a person can problem is not with prices, it is Reports on bulls going sterile in say to ease the drought. We have with supply. the extreme heat conditions will been through it before, but not Our ability to move cattle to not be fully recognized until pregmany of us can remember a worse grass regions is seriously re- nancy checks are completed. condition – very dry combined stricted by the immense area that The northern tier of states are a with extreme heat. One has to go the drought covers. One report little better off than the central reback to 1936 for similar condi- indicated that lack of grass, hay, gions of the Heartland. Moisture, tions. My father would talk about and water has created a real chalalthough not abundant, is better how they made it through the most lenge to keep herds together. One north of I-90 and progressively difficult times. They had one suggestion was to wean calves scarce the further south one goes. more serious problem. The farm earlier and put cows on corn siI guess, without trying to be funny, economy was in the tank. Our lage. There should be plenty of one consolation is that it should not last forever and we are one Heartland Limousin Association day closer to rain. Officers Ed Bergler............................... President Jamie Watts..................... Vice President Our summer has been as busy Andy Peterson......................... Secretary Jerry Meek.............................. Treasurer as ever with our Heartland JuJohn Symens – Ex-officio nior Field Days, State Fairs, the Heartland Regional Show and the Executive Secretary & Advertising Sales summer NALJA Show held in Des Dean Summerbell 23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005 Moines. The Heart Beat is filled H: (763) 434-2891 • Cell: (612) 963-3799 with pictures from these events. E-mail: bsummerb@ties2.net The Heartland Regional show Directors was one of the largest shows in Iowa South Dakota the history of the Heartland, both Bob Bosch (515) 491-9163 Cookie Nielson (605) 203-0904 in numbers of cattle exhibited and Indianola, IA 50125 Arlington, SD 57212 the number of juniors who took Kansas Minnesota Cash Schilling (785) 694-2806 Ed Bergler (507) 643-6933 part in the weekend activities. Edson, KS 67733 Dakota, MN 55925 On behalf of the Heartland, Missouri Nebraska I would like to extend a special Shaun Edwards (660) 441-0811 Jamie Watts (402) 262-2240 thank you to the Iowa Limousin Concordia, MO Fairfield, NE 68938 Association for their outstanding Wisconsin effort as host of this year’s NALAndy Peterson (715) 417-2253 Osceola, WI JA show in Des Moines July 7-13. Almost 400 junior cattle from 22 Members at Large states were exhibited during the
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week. Iowa did an outstanding job raising the money to cover the total cost of the NALJA show. The preparation for the show was beyond anyone’s expectations and Iowa pulled it off with flying colors. Again, Thank You for your commitment to the breed. I also want to thank the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) for their outstanding effort hosting the Heartland Regional show in Springfield June 15-16. It takes a lot of effort to provide for the number of juniors who brought cattle to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. A total of 138 cattle went through the ring Saturday, June 16. In addition the MLBA hosted their junior field day on the evening of July 15 and invited all junior exhibitors who were there for the Heartland Regional to exhibit in their field day show. A special thank you goes to Ty and Susie Heavin along with Shaun and Brooke Edwards for their outstanding organization and effort to make the Regional a success. We also appreciate the generosity of Ed Pinegar who took a major role in sponsoring the weekend shows at the fairgrounds. Thank you! I know next year’s summer NALJA show to be held in Springfield will be a success with their leadership and support of the MLBA. Please refer to the article titled “Hotels Offer Rates” in this issue. Our ability to obtain reasonably priced rooms only lasts until December 15. If you are thinking about attending the National Western Stock Show in Denver, make your reservations as soon as possible.
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Heartland Members Attend International Event
The 20th International Limousin Congress (ILC) took place in Denmark July 2-10, 2012. Hosted by the Danish Limousin Society, the event was attended by several hundred Limousin breeders, including 138 International delegates from sixteen countries. Representing the United States were South Dakota Heartland board member Robert “Cookie” Nielson and his wife Mary, North Dakota Heartland board member Norma Effertz and her husband, Jerry, and Kansas HLA members Leslie and Corrine Olsen along with their daughter, Carla Mohr. In addition to visiting a number of Limousin farms, the group attended the National Show in Herning – the biggest and most distinguished show in northern Europe where over 200 Limousin animals were on exhibition. They also visited the National Performance Test Station in Alestrup where attendees reviewed information on the Danish performance testing of bull calves. The conference concluded
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with a gala dinner in Copenhagen where country representatives presented gifts to the host country. A “torch disk”, created by Limousin breeder Ken Holloway of Oklahoma, was presented by Jerry Effertz on behalf of the North American Limousin Foundation. “It was truly an extraordinary trip, viewing Limousin cattle we would not see in the United States, as well as being able to exchange ideas with Limousin breeders from around the word,” stated Jerry Effertz. “I was truly honored to represent the North American Limousin Foundation at such an international event.” The 2014 ILC will be held in Argentina in early November. Carlos Odriozola, president of the Argentine Association of Limousin Breeders showed a short video of Argentina and extended an invitation for all to attend. “Cookie and I had a wonderful time, it was beyond our expectations,” said Mary Nielson. “I am already planning to go to Argentina in 2014.”
“Back in Time”
A feature of the Red Carpet Sale held in Huron, South Dakota in 1971 (currently held in Sioux Falls, SD) was the first Limousin queen contest in North America. Gloria Jennings of Highmore, SD won the title. Do you know the answers to these questions? 1.) This former queen from MN daughter of a former NALF presihas two children who are actively dent. Can you name her? involved in the junior program. 4.) This former queen’s father Can you name her? can be found in the show ring to2.) This former queen is the day along with his grandchildren. wife of an auctioneer and can be Can you name her? found at many Limousin sales. Answers on page 9. Can you name her? 3.) This former queen is the
Hotels Offer Rates for National Western Stock Show Now is the time to start planning for the 2013 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. The dates for this year’s Limousin events are January 13-17. There are many events during these days including shows, a sale, the Genetics on Ice social and the NALF annual meeting. This year there are two hotels offering rates for Limousin breeders. The Renaissance Hotel located at 3801 Quebec Street in Denver is the NALF headquarters hotel for the NWSS. Rates for the Limousin block of rooms are $109 per night. Reservations can be made by calling 308/384-1333.
The Red Lion Hotel located at 4040 Quebec Street has reserved a block of rooms until December 15, 2012. The rate for the rooms is $79 plus tax. This rate INCLUDES two free breakfast buffet meals per room. Reservations can be made by calling the Red Lion at 303/321-6666, 1-800/7415072 or by booking your room online at www.redlion.com. The group access code is HEARLIMO. Space is limited so get your reservations in ASAP. We hope to see as many of you as possible in Denver for the Limousin activities at the NWSS.
2013 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress June 29-July 5, 2013 Springfield, Missouri
Heartland Calendar
September
1 Minnesota State Fair Open Show – St. Paul, MN 11-13 Husker/Harvest Days – Grand Island, NE 15 Kansas State Fair Open Show – Hutchinson, KS 22 Straight/Venner Limousin Private Treaty Sale, at the farm – Logan, IA 29 Vorthmann Limousin “Focus on Family Values X Sale”, at the farm – Treynor, IA 30 Abele Cattle Co. “Focus on the Fundamentals Sale” – Nevada, MO
October
14 Heart of Missouri/Fullblood Alliance “Cattle Drive Sale” – Lebanon, MO 20 Brown Land & Cattle Co. Fall Sale – Diamond, MO 30 ROM’N Limousin Fall Spooktacular Online Steer & Heifer Sale – Arlington, SD
November
1 American Royal Open & Junior Limousin Shows – Kansas City, MO 3 Wies Limousin Ranch “Maternal Magic 5 Sale” – Columbia, MO 11 Linhart Limousin Annual “Fall Harvest Private Treaty Sale”, at the farm – Leon, IA 17 Edwards Limousin “Inaugural Fall Harvest Production Sale”, at the farm – Higginsville, MO 17 Broken Arrow S Sale – McLaughlin, SD 17 Iowa Limousin Association annual meeting – Des Moines, IA 24 Bosch Farms “Private Treaty Sale”, at the farm – Indianola, IA
Vol. 20 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2012 people showcase with their exhibits. Both Iowa and Minnesota have displays of objects carved out of butter. This year Iowa had Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs along with their usual butter cow. Every year Minnesota carves the heads of Princess Kay and the ladies in her court. These displays always draw big crowds. state fair time is here again. I I also like to view the woodcarvBy: Bev Summerbell love the fairs and all the fair food; Everywhere Dean and I go, however, Debbie Crow told me ing exhibits, the dollhouses, the we always have a camera in our that she put an “app” on her phone food/baking items, and the many other displays that have been carehands. In fact, at one sale some- that not only listed all the fully handcrafted. I wish I had one called me “the camera lady” fair food at the Iowa State their talent. and asked if I would take their Fair, but it also gave a We want to thank everyone picture. I found this saying and calorie count. That is who helped make this year’s thought the message was very scary when you realize Heartland show a success. Ty and true: that one Funnel Cake Susie Heavin along with Shaun has 1,200 calories. I Life is like a camera and Brooke Edwards put in many will not mention the Just focus on what’s important hours throughout the weekend of rest because I don’t Capture the good times June 15-17. Pinegar Limousin want to ruin your Develop from the negatives was a major sponsor and we day. I’m sure my And if things don’t turn out – appreciate their support. It was favorites have plenty Just take another shot. wonderful to have 70 juniors from of calories; corn dogs, nine states travel to Springfield to mini doughnuts, and exhibit 138 head in the show. That smoothies to name just is one of our biggest shows since a few. we’ve been with the HLA. I worked all 12 days at the MinThe Iowa Limousin Assonesota State Fair so I had plenty of ciation was the host state for this opportunity to sample some of the year’s great NALJA show in Des I thought this was very reflec- new foods. There always seems tive of all the junior shows we’ve to be one new food that everyone Moines in July. Grant and Brenda attended. Juniors can focus on the wants to try. A couple of years Anderson, co-chairs, put in many good times that they have at the ago it was chocolate covered long hours and I know they were shows, remember all the friend- bacon (tips of bacon covered in ready to put their feet up, rest and ships they have made, reflect on chocolate) called “Pig Lickers”. I relax after the busy week. Roger the memories, and if things don’t did not try the “deep fried butter” and Ann Vorthmann along with turn out – there is always next at the Iowa State Fair but they their crew fed us “royally”. I think year. These shows are a wonder- said it was very good. That even we all need to go on a diet after ful learning experience! made one of the shows on the all those delicious meals. I can’t image planning that many meals It doesn’t seem possible that Food Channel! for all the juniors, their families It’s amazing the things you can and Limousin friends and they find at a fair and the many talents never ran out of food. Everyone
Congratulations to Mark and Amanda (Vollrath) Beikmann! They were united in marriage at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marysville, Ohio July 28, 2012. Mark is a Limousin breeder from Linn, KS.
Congratulations to Thadd and Alissa (Johnson) Fosdick who were married August 4, 2012 in Luverne, MN. They are now living in Illinois where Alissa is attending graduate school.
in the ILA worked so hard and we appreciate their efforts raising the money and putting on a great event! We are looking forward to next year’s show in Springfield, MO June 29-July 5. Member News Best Wishes to all the newly married couples in the Heartland. Dean and I had the pleasure of attending several of the weddings. Weddings are truly a joyous occasion. Congratulations to the new moms and dads as well as the grandparents. We know that you are enjoying the latest additions to your families. It is always fun to see all the babies at the various
Bryce Arthur Myer was born April 27 weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 19 1/2 in. long to Scott and Jamie (Straight) Myer of Logan, IA. He joins big brothers Brayton and Brendyn. Grandparents are Jay and Lori Straight and Edwin and Marilyn Myer all of Logan, IA.
Limousin events. Get Well Wishes are sent to Missouri member Tom Smith of Smithton who fell during the MO Cattlemen’s Summer Show in Sedalia. Although he scrapped his face, he did not break any bones and it was great to see Tom and his wife, Rosalie at the state fair in Sedalia in August. Heather Henderson of Wellsville, MO is recovering from surgery that she had early in August. Although she was able to attend the state fair in the middle of the month, she said she was grateful for the crew that helped get the
Congratulations to Heidi Earl and Doug Orton on their engagement and approaching marriage. Both are from Smithville, MO and actively raise Limousin cattle. Heidi is a Vice President at McLiney And Company, a Kansas City investment banking firm. Doug is the owner of Orton Properties, LLC at Smithville, MO. The couple is planning a destination wedding in December.
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Cash Arden, son of Jared and Kylie Sweeter of Newman Grove, NE was born May 22 and weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz., 21 3/4 in. long. Grandparents are Arden and Rochelle Sweeter of Worthing, SD and Ed and the late Cheryl Kroenke of Dodge, NE.
cattle ready for the show. Bob Wies of St. Charles, MO had a procedure done shortly after the MO state fair, and he hopes that will it take away the pain and weakness in his legs. David Linhart of Leon, IA had further surgery on his knee July 13 and he is doing much better. Vi Wulf of Morris, MN was hospitalized this summer with pneumonia. She is recuperating back home in her apartment. Gail “Tubb” Ratliff fell and broke his ankle this summer; however, he was able to travel to Des Moines to watch the grandchildren exhibit their animals in the NALJA show. Our Sympathy is extended to the family of Nancy Kissee of Ozark, MO. She passed away April 30, 2012 following a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Ozark and was a nursing home administrator before she retired. She was also a master gardener and she enjoyed attending Limousin sales in Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Don, two children, Keith and Karol, and two grandchildren as well as many friends and relatives. Services were held at the First Baptist Church in Ozark May 3. We also extend our sympathy to the family of Wendell Butler of Lacona, IA. He was a long-time Limousin breeder in Iowa and passed away in July. Services were held July 13, 2012. Fred Wood, retired veterinarian of Osceola, IA passed away
Jacob “Jake” Gardner Baldwin was born Monday, April 2 at Fort Benning, GA. Jake weighed 9 lbs. 11 oz. and was 22 in. long. Jake is a healthy big boy from Georgia with very proud parents, Chris and Bridget (Gardner) Baldwin. Grandparents are Casey and Jan Deuter, Ree Heights, SD.
August 3, 2012. He was actively involved in the Limousin breed and the Iowa Beef Expo. In 1988 he formed Hawkeye Ova Transplant at the Clarke Vet Clinic. We extend our sympathy to the Wood family. Mark Dummer of Franklin, MN lost his brother, Gary, July 11 and father, Don, August 4. Our sympathy goes out to the Dummer family on the loss of these two family members. Tatum Presley Nielson, infant daughter of Adam and Michelle Nielson of Arlington, SD, passed away July 24 and services were held July 30. We extend our sympathy to her parents, grandparents, brother, Greyson, and other relatives. We extend our sympathy to the family of Les Olsen of Mayetta, KS. Les, a long-time Limousin breeder and past president of the KLBA, passed away August 22 due to complications of NeuroSarcoidosis. He spent time at the KU Medical Center upon his return from the trip to Denmark with the ILC. Services were held August 24 in Holton, KS.
State Fair results and pictures will be in November Heart Beat
Holden David Linhart, son of John and Melissa Linhart of Leon, IA, was born August 3, 2012. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.and was 20 3/4 in. long. He is welcomed home by his older sister Hallie. Grandparent are David and Lana Linhart and Lloyd and Jan Huffer.
Case Franklin Brockhaus was born July 26 and weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. He is the son of Danny and Melanie Brockhaus; Holden, MO and joins big brother, Corbin. Proud grandparents are Greg and Pam Callahan; Centerview, MO
Recipe of the Month
The Kansas juniors presented a skit titled “Kansas High Rollers” at this summer’s Beef Cook-Off competition. The contest took place Monday, July 9 at the NALJA show in Des Moines, IA. The team took home second place honors in the cook-off. Congratulations!
Meatball Jackpot
3 lbs. Limousin ground beef ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 – 13 oz. can evaporated milk 2 tsp. salt 2 c quick cooking oatmeal ½ tsp. ground pepper 2 eggs 2 tsp. chili powder 1 c. finely chopped onion *Mix all ingredients together and shape into egg size meatballs, place in 12x17 pan, one layer. Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes longer. Drain off grease, make barbecue sauce (listed below) and pour over meatballs. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes longer or put them in a crock pot and cover with sauce.
Barbecue Sauce
2 c ketchup 1 ½ c brown sugar 2 T liquid smoke ½ t garlic powder ½ c finely chopped onion *Combine ingredients and simmer on stove until dissolved. *Serve on top of a bed of buttered wide noodles or bow ties, or put on buns.
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Several daughters & granddaughters of the great Angel’s Centerfold will sell including this daughter,
SL 210
Sired by Deuce
Several DVFC Mr. Unbelievable daughters sell in the bred heifer offering including,
JBV Sierra 151Y (above)
This Brickyard x Black Betty
JBV Bridget 153Y
SL 246, a Centerfold
(right)
Join us at 11:30 for a complimentary lunch. Video auction starts at 1:00 p.m.
granddaughter will be included in the offering
Look for pictures & videos on our sale website
www.iowaillumination.com Straight Limousin Venner Family Limousin
Jay, Lori & Jackson Shane & Jordan Muxfeldt 2173 Morgan Ave., Logan, IA 51546 712-648-2180 • 712-592-1350 Jay’s cell 712-592-0188 Jordan’s cell www.straightlimousin.com
Jim & Becky Venner 3891 Taylor Ave., Breda, IA 51436 712-673-4491 • 712-830-8381 Jim’s cell venner@win-4-u.net www.vennerlimousin.com
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Meyer Ranch Receives Commercial Producer Award The Heartland Limousin Association presented a Commercial Producer plaque to Dave and Brenda Meyer of Meyer Ranch, Flasher, ND in recognition of their commitment to the commercial industry in the state of North Dakota. The North Dakota Limousin Association also nominated them for their Commercial Producer of the Year. Flasher is located 50 miles southwest of Bismarck, ND where the AU ratio is 10-1. It requires a lot of pasture to maintain the large cow herd which totals several thousand head between all six ranches operated by Dave and Brenda along with their five sons. Meyer Ranch does not operate the usual commercial program. They calve year round and ship on a weekly basis. They send the calves to various venues including Strauss Veal and natural niche markets. They maintain a sizable herd of Angus cows and use Limousin genetics on the majority of the herd.
Dave and Brenda Meyer.
The ranch represents three generations of their family producing a superior commercial product for the beef industry. Using IMI Global for age and source verification, Meyer Ranch also utilizes the NHTC market and sells to European markets. They qualify for the Global Animal Partnership program which validates their welfare practices and adds
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additional premiums. Dave uses 100 percent Limousin bulls as do two of his sons. The other three sons use Limousin and other continental genetics to
cross their cow herd. Meyer Ranch began using Limousin genetics in the late 1990’s, buying their first bulls from Leonard Wulf & Sons. Today, with a total Limousin bull battery, Dave ships his heifer calves to Strauss and feeds steers in partnership with Wulf Cattle. Calving ease tops the list of requirements for Meyer Ranch. Calving year around with a heavier emphasis on later spring calving requires relative worry free birthing by Limousin sired calves. Calving heifers is not an issue as Dave buys 3-5 year-old replacement cows. Growability and performance are also important to them. “Limousin satisfies our priorities”. Congratulations to Meyer Ranch!
Make plans to attend the
HLA Banquet February 12, 2013
CDJL Platinum Georgia 151Y
Thanks to Sara Delight and her mom, Kim Kosmicke of K & D Limousin for not only showing our heifers but for all the help they gave to others in the barn. They are the greatest.
Bulls and heifers for sale at the farm.
Crockett Rose Branch Farm
Your fullblood limousin seedstock source in SW Missouri Danny & Connie Crockett 518 SW 20th Lane Lamar, MO 64759 cdjl@ipa.net
Des Moines, IA
“Back in Time”
Questions printed on page 5. Answers: 1.) Cindy (Bollum) Grotsun of Blue Earth, MN was the queen in 1983-84. She and her husband, Neal, live in Cold Spring, MN and can be found watching their children, Joe and Amy, exhibit their cattle. 2.) Kathy (O’Brien) Brooks of Pineville, MO was the queen in 1974-75. Kathy and her husband, Bruce live in Marietta, OK.
3.) Cinde (Schuppe) James was the queen from 1987-88. She is the daughter of Gordon and Earline Schuppe of Iliff, CO. Cinde and her husband, Dr. David James, a veterinarian, live in Frederick, CO. 4.) Cheryl Linthicum of Welch, OK was the queen from 1981-82. Her father, Jimmy, takes part in all of the major Limousin shows across the country. She now lives in Comfort, TX.
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National Fullblood Limousin Show Held The first Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) National Fullblood show was held in conjunction with the Missouri weekend activities at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO June 16, 2012. The show took place following the Heartland Regional Junior show. The Missouri Limousin Breeders Association also held their junior show and open show that weekend. Members of the FLA brought 26 head of Fullblood females and bulls representing 16 exhibitors from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and South Carolina. They were evaluated by Judge Lisa (Douglas) Rickman of Pleasant Hope, MO.
The grand champion Fullblood female and Division III champion was AUTO Reese’s Cup 230Y, a 3/11/11 daughter of ENGD Unbridled 832U out of AUTO Reese 283N exhibited by James and Elaine Lucas of Roff, OK.
The reserve grand champion and Division III champion bull was AUTO Sweepsteak 129Y, a 3/15/11 son of ENGD Unbridled 832U out of AUTO Reese 283N exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO.
The reserve grand champion female and reserve Division III champion was AUTO Moxie 236Y, a 3/21/11 daughter of ENGD Unbridled 832U out of AUTO Reese 282N exhibited by Belle Shoals Farm LLC of Easley, SC.
The grand champion and Division IV champion bull was SVL Polled Perfection 790X, a 12/31/10 son of SVL Polled Exclusive 412T out of SVL Polled Sahara 507U exhibited by Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, OK.
Fullblood Alliance News Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) met the weekend of June 15-17, 2012 in Springfield, MO. The meeting took place in conjunction with their inaugural National Fullblood Show Saturday, June 16 and the Lenape Dispersal sale that evening. The first ever show was a success and the members are looking forward to the next show in 2013. The Fullblood Alliance has three programs for junior members. One will give assistance to juniors who would like to purchase Fullblood heifers. The amount awarded will depend on the number of applicants each year. Applications need to be in by September 1st for those who would like assistance in 2013. Juniors wishing to take part in this program can find the application online under the junior tab at www.fullbloodlimousinallinace. org.
Another program grants stipends of $250 for every junior who exhibits a Fullblood at the NALJA show. This year Izark Miller and Zeb Miller of Athen, TN; Randall Wayne Vandolah of Owasso, OK; and Chase King of Pocahontas, AR received the monetary gift from the FLA. The third program is called the “Heritage Program” which was started by James and Elaine Lucas. A junior who exhibits a Fullblood Limousin heifer and wins the grand champion banner at the NALJA show will receive a prize of $10,000. Information for all these programs can be found on the Fullblood website. The FLA donated two director chairs for the silent auction at the NALJA show held July 7-13, 2012 in Des Moines, IA. Congratulations to all juniors that took part and exhibited cattle at this year’s NALJA Show.
Wulf Depot Holds “Calf Run”
Ross Potter, assistant manager of Wulf Cattle Depot in McLaughlin, SD explains the make-up of a pen of feeders intended for specific market targets to some of the commercial producers who attended the symposium.
Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN hosted the “Calf Run of 2012” at their Wulf Depot feeding facility in McLaughlin, SD Thursday, August 16, 2012. Approximately 150 commercial producers with their families from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin attended the afternoon tour of the feedlot followed by a barbecue dinner and short program. Jerry Wulf welcomed everyone, introduced the staff of Wulf Cattle and explained their recent change in business structure. Now called Wulf Cattle from Leonard Wulf & Sons, the firm has interests in purebred Limousin, Angus, feedlot cattle and a dairy operation which milks some
40,000 cows. Jerry and his staff focus on the beef industry as a part of the larger corporation. Wulf Cattle has some 40,000 cattle on feed including a new project of Limousin crossed Jersey cattle at their facility in Bassett, NE. Mark Anderson, executive Vice President of the North American Limousin Foundation, was on hand to explain the role of Limousin crossed calves in the industry. “Limousin can fit the natural market better than any o t h e r breed thanks to their efficiency and genetic Mark Anderson
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ability to produce a choice product with higher yields”, stated Anderson. Dr. Blake Hopfauf of Interstate Vet Clinic also gave a presentation on Animal Health for the Feedlot and explained a vaccination program.
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Missouri News ... Reunion of the Decade
proceeds from the package will benefit the “Corner Post” fund, which will facilitate additional activities and scholarships for NALJA members. Congratulations, Juniors Congratulations to Ashley Oberling of Hannibal, MO for being selected to the NALJA board of directors. She was interviewed and chosen during the NALJA
show in Des Moines in July. We know she will do a great job representing the state of Missouri on the board. Dalton Edwards of Higginsville was selected as the champion junior showman at the NALJA show in Des Moines. Travis and Beth Pembrook of Fairview, OK evaluated juniors in four divisions Sunday, July 8, 2012.
Missouri Open Show Wraps up Weekend Activities in Springfield Members of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association are busily preparing for the 2013 NALJA show to be held in Springfield, MO June 29-July 5. Tickets are being sold for the chance to win five bred heifers. Only 500 tickets are available at $100 per ticket. You can contact any member of the MLBA or the board of directors to purchase a ticket. The drawing will take place during the Opening Ceremony of the NALJA show next summer. The La Quinta Inn and Suites Airport Plaza has been selected as the headquarters hotel for the NALJA show. Rates for the hotel are: $68.99 for a single queen, $75.99 for a single king, $79.99 for two queen beds, and $99.99
for a king suite. Please mention the North American Limousin Junior Association when making reservations and the number to call is 417/447-4466. The overflow hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Airport located at 3527 W. Kearney, which is just across the intersection from the La Quinta. Their rate is $84 and the phone number for making reservations is 417/869-6700. Wies Limousin Invest in the Future Wies Limousin of Wellsville, MO has committed to donating the centerpiece of the seventh annual “Corner Post Genetics Package”, which will sell during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) In Denver, CO. All
The Missouri Limousin Breeders Association held their annual field day the weekend of June 15-17, 2012 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO. The open show, held Sunday, June 17, wrapped up the weekend activities. Over 200 head of cattle from eight states traveled to Springfield to compete in three Limousin shows; the Missouri junior show, the Heartland Regional Show and the MLBA open show. In addition, the national Fullblood Limousin show took place June 16 followed by the Lenape Dispersal sale. Sunday, June 17, the annual open show capped off a very successful weekend with 66 females and 17 bulls. Female Show
The reserve grand champion female was AUTO Luckie Too 423Y, a 12/15/11 daughter of WLR Direct Hit exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO.
Bull Show
The grand champion Limousin bull was AUTO Grand Am 156Y, a 9/20/11 Lim-Flex 50 percent son of SAV Bismarck 5682 exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO.
Judge Jim Pipkin of Springfield, MO selected VL Snow Princess, an 11/12/10 daughter of KRVN Naskar 013N, as the grand champion Limousin female. She was exhibited by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE
Good Luck with your fall sales Dean Summerbell presented the HLA iron silhouette to Shaun and Brooke Edwards of Concordia, MO for their tremendous efforts in fund raising and hosting the HLA Regional Junior Show in Springfield.
The reserve grand champion bull was Red Dirt Laredo 503Y, a 1/22/11 son of TUBB Laredo 7021N exhibited by Abby Lynn Crow of Holt, MO.
Group classes winners were: Produce of Dam - Straight Limousin of Logan, IA; Junior Getof-Sire - Coolie Callahan of Jacksonville, MO; Breeders Best Five – Jackson Straight of Logan, IA.
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Record Turnout for Missouri Junior Limousin Show The Missouri Junior Limousin Association held their annual field day show Friday evening, June 15, 2012 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. The show was held in conjunction with the Heartland Regional Show. The Missouri juniors extended a generous invitation for juniors from the other states that had come for the regional to take part in the show. Fifty-five juniors from eight states brought 92 entries to be paraded before judge Chip Kemb of Columbia, MO. The Missouri Junior Field Day show kicked off the three-day event, which was followed by the Heartland Regional show, the National Fullblood Show, the Lenape Dispersal Sale, and the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association Open show. Ty and Susie Heavin, Pinegar Limousin, and Shaun and Brooke Edwards served as the hosts for the weekend event. They organized the weekend activities, served the meals, and took care of all the details necessary for a successful weekend. Female Show
The grand champion Lim-Flex female was WLR Yana, a 2/24/11 daughter of MAGS Savage exhibited by Natalie Schowe of Warrenton, MO.
The reserve Lim-Flex champion was SHSK Born this Way 006X, an 11/1/10 daughter of SEEE Uncontrollable exhibited by Shelby Skinner of Bolivar, MO.
Bull Show
The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was CC’s True Grit 800X, an 11/30/10 son of CC’s Uncapped 607U exhibited by Coolie Callahan of Jacksonville, MO.
The reserve champion steer was exhibited by Cody Heavin with AUTO Bud 136Y, a 1,145 lb. son of MAGS Payday.
Showmanship Winners
Novice showmanship winner – Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE. The reserve champion Lim-Flex bull was SCAS Y Not 843Y, a 10/15/11 son of EXAR Spartan 6225 exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Eureka, KS.
Steer Show
Junior showman– Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie, KS.
The grand champion purebred bull belonged to Abby Kautsch of Russellville, MO with AKLF Royal Flush 019X, a 12/18/10 son of ACKF Fullback 683S
Jagger Tanner of Columbus, KS exhibited the grand champion steer with HAHK Yankee 11Y, a 1,385 lb. son of CLLL HAHK The Apprentice.
Garnering grand champion honors in the purebred show was EF Yadda Yadda 809Y, a 3/7/11 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Aaron Linhart of Leon, IA.
Intermediate showman – Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO.
The reserve champion bull was CODY Smoke 534Y, a 10/19/11 son of AUTO Dollar General 122R exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO. The reserve champion purebred female was DBGR Something Coo 124Yl, a 5/4/11 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Carly Henderson of Wellsville, MO.
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South Dakota News ... Spotlight shines on Limousin Stars (Show results/photos sent by Heather Gessner) The 2012 South Dakota Summer Spotlight and State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest was held July 27-29 at the SD state fairgrounds in Huron. “This show is designed to highlight South Dakota’s youth involved in livestock and provide them with opportunities to showcase their talent,” said Rod Geppert, SDSU Extension 4-H Livestock Show Management Coordinator. In addition to the livestock shows, the event also hosted the South Dakota Youth Beef Ambassador Contest. Beef exhibitors had the opportunity to attend a “Stock Show University” fitting clinic sponsored by Sullivan’s Supply. The show, held Saturday, July 28, was judged by Branden Callis and Ryan Rathmann.
Kaley Nolz also took home the grand champion banner in the steer show with KNLZ Sheldon 360Y, a 1,258 lb. son of CNLZ Red Bandit 223W. The grand champion Limousin heifer was CNLZ Miss Rosalie 323Y, a 3/15/11 daughter of NOLZ Black Ace 514W exhibited by Kaley Nolz of Mitchell.
Lexie Opheim of Mound City exhibited the reserve champion steer with a 1,260 lbs. son out of Lowrider.
The reserve champion heifer was KNCH 511Y, a 3/21/11 daughter of RPLF Night Club 112N shown by Jill Stern of Garden City.
Bruner Limousin Hosts Visitors
Bruner Limousin of Winfred, South Dakota hosted two groups of cattlemen August 7, 2012. Cattlemen from Argentina and Missouri arrived via tour bus at the pasture near Carthage and then assembled at the Lake Carthage state park for burgers, brats, sweet corn and conversation. The tour from Argentina was sponsored by Raciones, a pharmaceutical company in Argentina and South Dakota State Univer-
Addison Ward helped make hamburgers for the visitors from Argentina and Missouri.
sity. The Missouri group was organized by the Missouri Extension Service. The breeding program at Bruner Limousin has always been a performance program, selecting first for the needs of the commercial cattlemen. Their cattle and genetics have been exhibited across the country, but first and foremost they have been the selection for functional cattle with low birth weights and high growth rates. Bruner Limousin has been in the business of raising Limousin cattle since 1973 and added the Dakota Natural Beef to the operation in 2000.
Showmanship winners were Alexa Montage of Elk Point, intermediate champion; Jill Stern of Garden City, senior champion; and Kaley Nolz of Mitchell, reserve senior showman. Our Sympathy Our sympathy is extended to Adam and Michelle Nielson, ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, SD on the death of their newborn
daughter, Tatum Presley. She was born July 24 at the Watertown Hospital and passed away later that day in Sioux Falls, SD. Services were held July 30 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arlington. Tatum is survived by her parents Adam and Michelle, four-year-old brother Greyson, grandparents Robert “Cookie” and Mary Nielson of Arlington and Joseph and Bonnie Weber of Highmore, SD, great-grandpa Leo Weber of Faulkton, SD and many other relatives. Calvin Reuer Calvin Reuer, also known as Elmer, a South Dakota Limousin breeder in the 70’s and 80’s, passed away August 19 due to complications from an accident. Services were held August 25, 2012 in Selby. He was actively involved in the Limousin business in the early years of the breed, and he raised registered Limousin cattle for 20 years. He won the “Best Carcass” award at the NILE Show in Billings, MT. Calvin is survived by four children, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
The delegates from Argentina enjoyed the South Dakota hospitality at Bruner Limousin.
With the addition of Dakota Natural to the operation, the creation of a market for Limousin
The large group traveled from Missouri to South Dakota.
beef was created. Dakota Natural places strict production and processing guidelines on the calves eligible for the program in order to provide the American consumer a tender and flavorful product each and every time.
Vol. 20 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2012 15 Our Sympathy working, hunting, and doing crafts Our sympathy is extended along with spending time with his members of the Heartland Limou- to the family of Mark and Deb children and grandchildren. sin Association, are members of Dummer on the recent death of Gary Dummer worked and the South Dakota Limousin As- Mark’s brother, Gary of Franklin, farmed his entire life in the Franksociation, and have served on the MN July 11, 2012 and his father, lin area. He was employed by Minnesota Limousin Association Don, also of Franklin, on August Fairfax Grain and Supply and Board of Directors since 1994, 4th. Both of the services were DeKalb Seed Production. He was serving as Secretary/Treasurer held at the Sacred Heart Catholic a member of Sacred Heart Cathosince 1996. Church in Franklin. lic Church and also a member of Allen and Anna also serve as Don was born near Renville, a square dance club. the Limousin Breed representa- MN and graduated from Fairfax He enjoyed attending threshing tive for the MN Beef Expo. Ad- High School. He spent his life shows, hunting and playing cards. ditionally, they are members of on the farm near Franklin with his He is survived by three siblings, the Minnesota and North Dakota wife of 62 years, Valeria. He was many nieces, nephews and other State Cattlemen’s Association and active in the Sacred Heart Catho- relatives and friends. the NCBA. lic Church. Don enjoyed woodBesides the farm operation, they also own and operate Lyon Transportation, Inc. and Allen Lyon Axle Repair. The Lyon family includes Allen & Anna Lyon along with their four children; Anita, Amy, Anthony, Ashley and grandchildren Bryce, Minnesota Juniors at the NALJA Show. Daelyn, Brynlie, Raelee and Abrielle. Thank You MN Breeders The Minnesota Limousin Association would like to thank the The Minnesota Junior Limoufollowing Minnesota breeders who have generously donated sin Association held their field heifers to this project starting day April 15, 2012 in Austin, MN. in 2004 with Potterosa Limou- The field day show was held in sin, Redwood Falls followed by conjunction with the Minnesota Lyon River Front Farm, Foley; Junior Spring Classic. Juniors Leonard Wulf & Sons, Morris; from across the state brought Green Acres Limousin, Cottage cattle to be evaluated by judge Grove; Herman Farms, Hastings; Scott Bayer. Judge Bob May selected a 1,064 Cripple Creek Cattle Co., Dakota; lb. steer exhibited by Courtney Eagle Pass Ranch, Hillman; Wulf Dohrmann of Dodge Center, MN Limousin Farms, Morris; and this as the grand champion in the steer year’s 2012 donor, Lyon River show. Front Farm.
Minnesota News ... MN Beef Expo
The Minnesota Beef Expo will be held October 18-21, 2012 at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul. The Expo features something for everyone including a junior show, breed sales, a showmanship contest, knowledge bowl, judging contest, Extreme Make-Over fitting contest, educational exhibits and seminars, a trade show, and the MN Youth Beef Experience Program. The breed sales take place Saturday, Oct. 20 followed by the junior shows Oct. 21. New this year: all junior show entries for the 2012 MN Beef Expo will be completed online. Look for the registration link on the Beef Expo website. For further information about the Expo, check out their website at www.mnbeefexpo.com for announcements, access to the handbook, registration forms and up-to-date news. Lyon River Front Farm Donates Heifer Allen and Anna Lyon have been raising beef cattle since 1978 and purebred Limousin cattle since 1988. Their herd consists of 100 purebred Limousin cows, calving in the spring and fall. They AI the cows and also use an extensive embryo program. The cattle are sold through consignment sales and private treaty. Lyon River Front Farm has been a member of the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) since 1990, are lifetime
Minnesota Junior Field Day Held in Austin
The grand champion female was RPLF Yellow Rose 114Y, a 4/8/11 double polled son of King Wulf 4455W exhibited by John Weber of St. Paul, MN.
Congratulations to Ed and Cindy Bergler owners of Express-A-Button who celebrated 25 years of business with a” Old West” theme party at their home in June. Ed is president of the Heartland Limousin Association.
The reserve champion female was MADF Yolanda 101Y, a 4/1/11 double polled son of KRVN Naskar 013N shown by Matt Duff of Hampton, MN.
The reserve champion steer weighed 1,114 lbs. and was exhibited by Sara Gilsczinski of New Prague. This was her first time exhibiting a Limousin.
Junior Beat
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Kylie Anderson of Garner, IA and Maria Long of Afton, IA had a great time at the Iowa Junior Field Day. Lasting Friendships are an additional benefit for future junior exhibitors.
Andrew Norris of Mountain Grove bonded with a heifer at the A.L.E. Sale near Summersville, MO.
Thadd Fosdick, Alissa (Johnson) Fosdick, Rachel (Wulf) Marthaler, Ryan Johnson, Kayleesue (Patton) Laber, Nathan Hicks and Cassidy Woodard, all former or current members of the NALJA board of directors, took part in Thadd and Alissa’s wedding in Luverne, MN August 4, 2012.
Katie and Bailey Walrod of Moorland, IA discuss the judge’s placings for the steer class.
Juniors participating in the Heartland Junior Regional had fun during the icebreaker games tossing water balloons.
Missouri Junior Limousin Princesses Mikah Edwards and Jaidyn Wood.
Good Job Juniors
The 2012 Heartland Junior exhibitors.
The North Dakota Junior Association exhibitors at the North Dakota State Fair. Darci Lundquist, Jaime Lundquist, Taylor Gahner, Bailey Hawbaker, Leah Becker and Madison Sundsbak.
Pie eating contest at the HLA regional show in Springfield.
Wisconsin News ...
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World Beef Expo The 2012 World Beef Expo will be held September 28-30 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Expo. The Expo features the breed shows, educational seminars, a trade show, and sales. Cattle may begin arriving at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 26 and must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Thursday. The show will take place in Ring #2 at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28. The
Supreme Drive will take place at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. The weekend activities conclude with the junior show, starting with showmanship at 8:00 a.m. followed by the heifer, steer and market heifer shows. Judging these shows are Ryan Rathmann of Texas Tech University and Jack Ward of Plattsburg, MO. In addition to the shows, juniors also have an opportunity to accumulate points for the Youth Sweepstakes award. This event
gives youth an opportunity to showcase their knowledge of beef and the beef industry. Points are gained for overall knowledge, achievement, and excellence of youth involved in cattle. Contests included in the “Youth Sweeepstakes” are public speaking, livestock judging, herdsmanship, sales talk, and photo journalism. We hope to have a large contingent of Limousin breeders exhibiting cattle and watching the show. For more information, contact Gary Ellsworth of Elkhorn, WI at 262/723-5142. He is the representative to the World Beef Expo for the Limousin breed.
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Congratulations to Andy Peterson and Jenna Kulpinski who were married July 29, 2012 in Alexandria, MN. Andy is the owner and operator of the website Limousin Live.
Wounded Heroes Enjoy Wisconsin Hospitality It is a far distance from the jungles of Viet Nam and the blazing hot desert of Iraq and Afghanistan to the Door County shoreline of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. But several of our fighting men and women who were wounded in service to our country enjoyed a brief respite from their daily routine to relax at The Lodge of Leatham Smith in Sturgeon Bay. To focus on their troubles
Part of the Walleye limit August 8.
is not the point of the article. Some of the veterans have healed physically, some have not. Some were experiencing health issues caused from traumatic injury and accelerated by age. Others were seemingly free of scars and
A two-hour catch August 7.
nightmares and living normal lives. All of them have received Purple Hearts. They gathered at the Lodge owned by Paul and Holly Meleen who donated rooms and meals at the resort for the appreciation gathering August 5-7, 2012. The activities of sport fishing and golf were donated to the veterans by boat captains and golf links. The veterans could not have had better fishing. Many had their limits of salmon from Lake Michigan including a group that caught over 400 pounds of salmon over two days of fishing. One group caught their limit of walleye in Green Bay and released back three of the fish that weighed over seven pounds. The smiles on the veterans helped their healing and validated the experience. A large thank you goes to those who generously donated to the project. A special appreciation goes to the state Limousin associations and members of the HLA. Two towns in Minnesota also got behind the project and a thank you
Some of the wounded in action veterans who attended the successful event.
to Hillman and Milaca businesses who believed in the cause. Included in the donations were the Heartland Limousin Association, Iowa Limousin Association, Kansas Limousin Association, Minnesota Limousin Association, Eagle Pass Ranch of Hillman, MN; Broken Arrow Ranch of McLaughlin, SD; Roger & Sherrill Timperley of Tekamah, NE; Roger & Nancy Wagner of Hillman, Gotvald Implement of Hillman, First National Bank of Milaca, MN; the American Legion Post 602 of Foley, Gilman Co-Co Creamery, Sun Rise Ag Co-op of Buckman, MN; Circle
An early afternoon start to the salmon fishing expedition.
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The Lodge at Leathem-Smith was the host site for the project.
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Vol. 20 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2012 The ILA received so many great comments outside of the Limousin circle about the thank for everyone. you notes that the junior exhibiThank you to the NALF staff tors sent to the raffle ticket buyers. and NALJA board of directors. Thank you to Marsha Schilling Your hard work in the office and her “trainees” for spending and show ring ensured all sat- countless hours in the show ring ellite events and shows went making sure those kids wrote their thank you notes. Her patience, smoothly. Memories are best captured organization and kindness to the by the talented people behind juniors was fantastic. Thank you, the cameras. Thank you to the Marsha! The Iowa Limousin Asso- Limousin World staff, Limousin Lastly, the 2012 national show ciation (ILA) would like to thank Live (Andy Peterson), Dean would not have been possible it if everyone for coming to the 2012 Summerbell (Heartland Limousin were not for the bred heifer raffle NALJA show in Des Moines. A Association) and Brad Hook for that so many people so graciously special thank you goes to all the capturing many special moments participated in. The ILA is very Limousin exhibitors and their during the week. Videos are still thankful for the donations from families. We hope that everyone available for purchase by calling Anderson Limousin, Etherton had a wonderful time and took or emailing Bobbi Hartwig at Farms, Linhart Limousin, Maghome many memories. NALF. They are $25 for a DVD ness Land & Cattle, Pinegar A show of this magnitude or $30 for a high definition com- Limousin, Straight Limousin/ could not have been accomplished puter jump drive. Kline Cattle Co. and Vorthmann without many hours of preparaThe kid’s area was a huge Limousin. tion and manpower. Thank you success this year and was made Grant and Brenda Anderto Roger & Ann Vorthmann for possible by the creative minds of son, co-chairman for the NALJA their flawless management of Amy & Jason Boyer, Amy Walrod show. the hospitality area. Their team and Sarah Long. Fun Facts of Tom & Charlene Doyle, Bob Here are some fun facts gathIt is not recorded, but we are & Mary Bosch, Lowell Hermon ered from the hospitality area sure Don Faidley and his barn and Dan & Linda Brewer worked during the 2012 NALJA show in crew put many miles on the golf countless hours behind the scenes Des Moines. They used 1,000 carts to make sure trailers, cattle to ensure our stomachs were allbs. of ground beef, 1,575 sausage and exhibitors got to the right spot ways full. Their work was truly patties, 1,500 hot dogs, 1,820 and unloaded quickly. Thank you amazing! The ILA also wants to eggs, 64 gallons of milk, 865 for sitting in the very hot sun those thank members from the states yogurt cups, 1,800 bags of chips, first arriving days and helping get of MN, SD, KS, MO and NE for 50 dozen ears of sweet corn, 20 everyone situated. helping serve food on those busy lbs. of onions, 140 lbs. of shred“Real World 101” was a dream days. Their extra hands were very ded lettuce, 864 biscuits, 100 lbs. much appreciated as well as the event for Jim Vener and Roger & of pancake batter, 25 gallons of many Iowa Limousin families that Ann Vorthmann. Because of their baked beans, 40 lbs. of butter, and vision for education, Wulf Cattle, were always there to help. they sold or used 447 bags of ice. Thank you to Bev Summerbell the Iowa State Meat Lab, and the Incredible! and the Heartland Limousin Asso- ILA was able to host an incredShow a Limi – Win a Limi ciation for providing many bags of ible educational opportunity for The winner of this year’s heifpopcorn for our afternoon snack. both the young and experienced Thank you, also, for always being Limousin breeder. Thank you so er, donated by Lowell Hermon of available to help out wherever much for adding that event to our Carlisle, IA was Kade Winkelneeded. It’s those little details week and teaching us so much mann of Milo, IA. The drawing was held during the Limousin that make a show so much fun about our great breed!
Iowa News ... Thank You!
Iowa Junior field day exhibitors at Osceola.
Sarah Long of Afton gives last minute instruction to her triplet boys, Riley, Peyton, and Emmet.
Open Show at the IA State Fair August 13, 2012. Juniors qualified for the drawing by showing cattle at various shows throughout the year. Congratulations, Hanna Hanna Al-Mazroa of Peru, IA, a member of the Iowa Junior Limousin Association, was the lucky recipient of the use of an EBU aluminum trailer for a year. Names of all 4-H cattle exhibitors were placed in a hat, and her name was drawn during the 4-H show August 15, 2012 at the Iowa State Fair. Congratulations, Hannah! Annual Meeting The 2012 annual meeting will be held November 17, 2012 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. More information will be printed in the next issue of the Heart Beat. Mark your calendar for this important event! Our Sympathy Our sympathy is extended to the families of Wendell Butler and Fred Wood, long-time members of the Iowa Limousin Association, who passed away this summer.
Thank You
Thank you to all our friends for your support when we lost Dad. The cards, memorial donations, flowers and personal visits were very touching as we appreciate your thoughts and prayers. The contributions received are to be distributed to Dad’s church, the Legacy Lodge hospice care in Chariton, and the Iowa Junior Limousin Association. Sincerely, The family of Wendell Butler Lacona, Iowa
Wendell Butler
Wendell was born in Lacona, IA July 26, 1922 and lived his entire life there with the exception of his years of service in the United States Army. He passed away July 10, 2012. Services were held July 13 at the Lacona Christian Church. He farmed for over 70 years on the edge of town, originally as a dairy farmer, raising and showing Hereford hogs, and then establishing Butler Limousin in partnership with his son, Chet. Wendell was a rural mail carrier for 32 years. Wendell lived fully and generously with humor and friendship. He took delight in his family, his farm, and his dogs. He is survived by his three sisters, three brothers, six children, 20 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren in addition to many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his parents and a greatgranddaughter. He will be remembered for his great stories, his quirky sense of humor, the potato in his pocket, and his tremendous generosity.
Vol. 20 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2012 19 Fred Wood Iowa Junior Field Day Showmanship Winners Fred Wood was born December 3, 1934 in Emmetsburg, Iowa and Kylie Anderson of Garner, passed away August 3, 2012 in Brooklyn Kline of Logan, and at Southern Hills Specialty Care Brayton Myer of Beebeetown in Osceola, IA. Services were were all named champion pee wee held at the Kale Funeral Home in showmen. Osceola August 8. He attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. He worked The junior champion showman as a veterinarian in Osceola from was Carson Walrod of Moorland. 1958-2012. In 1988 Fred formed Reserve showman honors went to Hawkeye Ova Transplant and he Bayleih Lewis of Milo. traveled across the United States doing embryo transfers. Fred received many honors Brayton Myer of Beebeetown, IA including a certificate from the Iowa Beef Breeds Council for being one of the members to start the Iowa Beef Expo. He served as the official vet for the Expo for many years. He was selected as the Iowa Limousin Association “Producer of the Year” and inducted The champion intermediate showman into the ILA “Hall of Fame” at the was Aaron Linhart of Leon with Iowa State Fair in 2011. Kylie Anderson of Garner, IA reserve champion honors to Landon He is survived by his wife, Josten of Forest City. Barbara, daughter-in-law, two granddaughters and a great-granddaughter. In addition, he is also survived by two step-sons and six step-grandchildren; a sister and a brother, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Brooklyn Kline of Logan, IA The champion senior showman was Zach Greiman of Garner with reserve honors to Shelby Marquardt of Logan.
The ILA thanks Lana and David Linhart of Leon, IA for hosting the Iowa Junior Field Day at Osceola and sponsoring meals.
FREE to all paid members. Contact Dean Summerbell at (612) 963-3799 or (763) 434-2891. CATTLE FOR SALE: Butler Limousin was established in 1969 and cattle have been recorded in the North American Limousin Foundation every year since. In order to settle the estate, part of the herd will be sold. Cows and calves, bred heifers, and bulls will be offered through private treaty sales until November 1, 2012. The farm is located at 222 S West Avenue, Lacona, IA. For more information, contact Chet Butler at 641/203-6275 or John Butler at 641/344-2852. COWS FOR SALE: GV Limousin is offering Fall-calving registered purebred Limousin cows for sale due to the extreme drought. For further information, contact Gene Raymond at 785/448-8026 or Arne Hanson at 785/4488027.
Limousin breeders enjoy watching the Iowa Juniors exhibit their cattle.
FOR SALE: VL Whipper Snapper 912W, a 2/15/09 black, homozygous polled bull that has been used as a “clean up” bull on cows. KVLF 015X, a 2/21/10 red, homozygous polled son of SYES User Friendly out of one of our young Wulf’s Fanfare cows. He has been used as a heifer “clean up” bull and is a proven easy calver. Both these bulls have usefulness left. Contact Jim Hays at Kaw Valley Limousin of Rossville, KS – 785/5846801.
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Iowa Juniors Parade 86 Head at Junior Field Day The Clarke County Fairgrounds near Osceola, Iowa was busy with activities June 7-9 2012. The Iowa Junior Field Day was held Saturday, June 9, and 42 juniors from across Iowa exhibited 86 head before Judge Jason Robinette of Liberty, MO. The juniors spent two days before the show planning and making decorations for the upcoming NALJA show the week of July 7-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. A supper meal Friday was provided by the Iowa Limousin Association with breakfast and lunch on the day of the show, July 9 sponsored and hosted by Linhart Limousin of Leon. Steer Show
The purebred grand champion, also exhibited by Jackson Straight, was SL Straight Jacket, a 4/1/11 son of RPLF Rookie 023R.
The reserve champion Lim-Flex bull was TLC Fred 21Y, a 12/27/11 son of CALO Brickyard 902W exhibited by Megan Ahrendsen of Sioux Rapids.
The reserve champion bred-andowned female was also exhibited by Jackson Straight. SL Mindy’s Dream Girl is a 5/1/11 daughter of MAGS Whaler.
The reserve champion purebred female was EF Yadda Yadda 809Y, a 3/7/11 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Aaron Linhart of Leon.
The reserve champion Lim-Flex female was exhibited by Aaron Linhart with CELL 1042Y, a 2/17/11 daughter of Mcarl Reach Out 836.
The Iowa Limousin Association (ILA) sponsored futurity class featured heifers purchased from ILA member breeders. Shelby Marquardt of Logan exhibited the grand champion futurity female with RMKR Youngblood 173Y, a 4/16/11 daughter of Sprng Crks Schaefer 7173S. This female was purchased from Bosch Farms of Indianola, IA.
Mara Anderson of Garner exhibited the grand champion market steer with RMKR Yogi Bear, a 1,186 pound son of Spring Creeks Utah. The reserve champion purebred bull was ZMAN Yah Wey, a 3/21/11 son of Wulf’s Urban Cowboy 2149U exhibited by Zach Lindsey of Spirit Lake.
Female Show
Aaron Linhart exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned and champion Lim-Flex female, ADLL 1215Y, a 9/4/11 daughter of Sennett Predator 827U.
Reserve honors in the steer show went to Blake Kuehl of Woodward with BWD Rye, a 1,062 pound steer.
IA Beef Expo
Bull Show
Suki’s Bombshell was named bredand-owned and purebred grand champion female. The 3/3/11 daughter of AHCC WestWind W544 was exhibited by Jackson Straight.
The Lim-Flex grand champion bull was SL Perfect Storm, a 9/2/11 son of Rito 6EM3 Of 4L1 Emblazon exhibited by Jackson Straight of Logan.
The reserve champion futurity female was exhibited by Zach Grieman of Garner. RGMA Yolanda 635Y, a 2/24/11 daughter of GPFF Blaque Rulon was purchased from Anderson Limousin of Garner.
The reserve champion bred-andowned female was SL Breathless Angel, a 1/6/11 daughter of Gambles Hot Rod exhibited by Jackson Straight.
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Endorsed by the Fullblood Alliance
Sunday, October 14, 2012 • Laclede County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Missouri
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Heartland Sale Reports
A.L.E. Holds Second Annual Sale at the Ranch A.L.E. ranch, located in a picturesque setting in the southern part of Missouri near Summersville, held their second annual production sale May 12, 2012. The green pastures, rolling hills, and wooded countryside made for a perfect setting as commercial cattlemen and seedstock producers gathered for the sale, hosted by Andy and Lydia Ernszt. Levi Moore entertained the crowd with his guitar and songs before the sale. The weather was perfect for the buyers as they evaluated the 44 lots that featured bulls, pairs and open females.
Lydia and Andy Ernszt hosted the A.L.E. Sale.
MAGS Rubics Cube, a 9/21/05 black, homozygous polled LimFlex 50 percent daughter of EXAR New Design 2997 out of MAGS Games We Play along with her 2/27/12 double black, homozygous polled heifer sired by ALE Black Gold brought $5,000 for one-half interest from Massey Limousin of London, KY.
Lydia Ernszt appreciated Gus and Betty Adams of Plato, MO for their volume purchases of six females.
Two females topped the offering of spring pairs. AUTO Jaiden 246U, a 9/5/08 homozygous black, double polled Lim-Flex 75 percent daughter of AUTO Dollar General 122R out of MAGS Road to Bali along with her 3/31/12 homozygous black, double polled bull calf sired by AUTO Road Miles was purchased by Jepson Limousin of Franklin, KY for $7,500.
A.L.E. offered one-half semen interest and spring possession in EXAR Compromise 1049B, a 1/12/11 black, polled son of Connealy Consensus 7229 out of EXAR Barbara 9036. Salt Creek Cattle & Genetics of Amber, OK held the final bid of $7,500. The top-selling lot of fall pairs was AUTO Holly 270U, a 10/22/08 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 62 percent daughter of AUTO Blaque Label 176S out of Miss Gateway 1121J. Godfrey Cattle Co. of Madill, OK paid $6,000 for the right to take her home.
Larry Pinnell of Cuba, MO purchased four cows from the Ernszts.
Lydia Ernszt of A.L.E. (center) thanked Mark and Becky Witt of Pierce City, MO for their volume purchase of five females.
Application for Membership
Her 11/23/11 double black, double polled heifer, ALER Polly Anna 545Y sired by MAGS Payday 545Y brought $2,700 from Massey Limousin. Godfrey and Salt Creek teamed up to purchase AUTO Twinky 242T, a 4/25/07 black, double polled daughter of AUTO Dollar General 122R out of EXLR Expressway 736J for $4,000. Her 9/29/11 double black and double polled
Nathan and Becky Hunt along with children Lydia and Austen of 4-H Limousin, Nevada, MO purchased two cows and a bull from the A.L.E. Sale.
heifer, ALER Yvonne 5915Y sired by ALE Black Gold 059R was purchased by Gus Adams of Plato, MO for $1,100. ALE Ydoing 537Y was the topselling open female. The 5/18/11 double black, double polled LimFlex 69 percent daughter of MAGS Undoing out of TUBB Paramount 7041T was purchased by Jepson Limousin for $2,000. Volume buyers included Rick Little of Eldon, MO; Gus Adams of Plato, MO; 4-H Limousin of Nevada, MO and Mark and Becky Witt of Pierce City, MO. Averages: 17 Fall pairs...................................$3,526 3 ½ Spring pairs.............................4,657 5 Spring bred cows........................1,670 9 Open females...............................1,494 ½ Angus Bull...................................7,500 9 Bulls.............................................. 2,111 Total: 44 Lots...........................................$2,831 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: R&R Marketing Sale Consultant: Grassroots Consulting
The Heartland Limousin Association is comprised of Limousin breeders including the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD & WI. Name__________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________________________ Phone/Email_ ___________________________________________ Most used herd prefix assigned by NALF______________________
The undersigned herein applies for membership in the HLA with all rights and privileges outlined in the HLA constitution and bylaws.
Signature_______________________________________________ Please make checks payable to the HLA, clip and return this membership application & $50 to: Dean Summerbell, HLA 23244 Gopher Dr, East Bethel, MN 55005
The A.L.E. ranch near Summersville, MO.
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Heartland Sale Reports Lenape Limousin Dispersal Averages $3,728 Harris and Majorie Mosher, Lenape Limousin of Telford, Pennsylvania held their dispersal sale at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center in Springfield, Missouri June 16, 2012. Due to Harris’s recent illness and continued health issues, the Mosher family decided the time had come to disperse their herd. They have been raising Limousin cattle for the past 34 years. Their interest and devotion to the breed has taken them to a total of eight countries on four continents. Harris and Margie have made many friends in the breed throughout the years and they will be missed. Lenape Limousin along with guest consignors Pinegar Limousin and Twin Willow Farms of Springfield attracted a large crowd of buyers to the Saturday evening
Lenape manager Justin Fuls and Margie Mosher along with Ed Pinegar of Springfield and sale manager Keith Kissee of KK Seedstock thank Michelle and Roy Godfrey of Madill, OK for their volume purchase at the Lenape Dispersal.
Godfrey Cattle Co. of Madill, OK purchased the high-selling Pinegar offering. AUTO Apple 228X, a 9/14/10 polled Fullblood daughter of ENGD Unbridled 832U out of STBR Demetria 669D and bred to SVL Polled Impact brought $14,500. Godfrey also paid $11,500 for AUTO Kelly 230X, a 9/14/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS The General out of AUTO Rebeca 292S and bred to MAGS Payday
for $11,500. Godfrey purchased AUTO Starr 272X, a 9/28/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75 percent daughter of AUTO Dollar General 122R out of KRVN Progeny 175P and bred to MAGS Wazowski for $10,000. Bringing $8,000 from Godfrey was AUTO Sadie, a 9/20/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75 percent daughter of CFLX Wild Card out of EXLR Rebeca 1003P and bred to AUTO
Nebraska News ...
Husker/Harvest Days Michael Bane of Bane Limousin purchased several lots as well as semen at the Lenape Dispersal.
sale that included a steak dinner for the bidders and buyers. On the Lenape dispersal, one of the high-selling females was Lenape Polled Plum, a 4/8/10 polled Fullblood daughter of Lenape Spotlight out of LESF Naturally Peachy and bred to LCC Cheyenne BZL (Red Angus). She sold with her 5/29/12 daughter by LCC Cheyenne B221L for $10,000 from John Downs, Southern Cattle Co. of Marianna, FL. Also bringing $10,000 from Downs was Scarlet, a 5/3/06 Fullblood daughter of Harvest Olympus out of Lauras Dalila and bred to EAFF Polled Pugilist 633R. Downs struck again purchasing Lenape Tidal Wave, an 11/1/06 Fullblood daughter of COJR High Tide 236M out of AUTO Pam 285P and bred to Red Six Mile Sakic 832S (Red Angus) for $9,500.
Husker/Harvest Days, one of the premier agricultural shows in the Upper Midwest, will be held September 11-13, 2012 in Grand Island. This event features one of the largest displays of farm and ranch machinery and equipment of any show. Cattle from various breeds are on display in addition to the demonstrations and equipment. Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, NE will have a pen of Limousin cattle along with literature about the breed. Members of the Hunt family; Charlie, Nancy, Dan, Melinda and David will be on hand to answer questions and give out information about the Limousin breed. The Hunt family has been taking part in Husker/Harvest Days for the past 27 years. Be sure to stop by and say “hello”. They would welcome your visit.
NE Updates Importation Regulations The NE Department of Agriculture updated an importation order that was originally put in place in May. The updated order adds Colorado to the list of states with confirmed cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS). The original order was for animals from New Mexico. The disease primarily affects horses, cattle, swine and occasionally sheep and goats. Producers who are considering moving livestock from another state into Nebraska need to contact the NDA State Veterinarian’s office to learn about specific import requirements. You can reach them at 402/471-2351 or reviewing regulations on the website at www.agr.ne.gov. Junior Beef Expo The Nebraska Junior Beef Expo was held in Norfolk the first
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Cruise 132X. Volume buyers included Southern Cattle Co., Godfrey Cattle Co., Terry and Diane Boaley of Slocomb, AL and Michael Bane of Leola, AR.
Averages: 39 Pairs..........................................$3,817 26 Bulls............................................2,796 45 Bred females..............................4,347 8 Open females...............................2,837 Total: 118 Lots.........................................$3,278 Embryos......................................$12,280 Semen..........................................$24,686 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: K&K Seedstock Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting, Bill Helton
Tommy and Diane Basley of Solcumb, AL were volume buyers of cattle at the Lenape Dispersal held in Springfield June 16, 2012.
weekend in June. We want to congratulate Megan Amos Stapleton and Evan Puls of Hoskins for their participation and awards.
Megan Amos of Stapleton, NE exhibited the champion Lim-Flex female at the Nebraska Field day in Norfolk.
Evan Puls of Hoskins, NE exhibited the champion purebred female at the Nebraska Field day in Norfolk.
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Heartland Junior Regional Held in Springfield The 2012 Heartland Junior Regional Limousin show was held June 16, 2012 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO. Juniors from nine states paraded 138 head of Limousin cattle before Judge Clint Woodrow of Emporia, KS. The junior show was held in conjunction with the Missouri Limousin weekend which featured their junior show, the MLBA open show, the national Fullblood show as well as the Heartland show. The Heartland Board of Directors extends a sincere thanks to the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association for their tremendous effort and work which ensured the success of the entire week-end. The HLA would also like to give a special thank you to Ty and Susie Heavin and Shaun and Brooke Edwards for their untiring effort in support of all the juniors who came to the Heartland show. Steer Show
The grand champion prospect steer was CCF Cookie Monster 83Y, a 10/8/11 876 lb. son of CJSL Wild West 9060W exhibited by Devan Cox of Coatesville, IN.
The grand champion bred-andowned Lim-Flex bull was SCAS Y Not 843Y a 10/15/11 son of EXAR Spartan 6225 exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Eureka, KS.
Executive Secretary Dean Summerbell presents the traditional HLA silhouette to Ty and Susie Heavin of Springfield, MO for their outstanding effort hosting the Heartland Regional. Dean presented a Limousin crock to Ed Pinegar of Springfield for his very generous sponsorship of the Missouri week-end.
The reserve champion bred-andowned Lim-Flex bull was SL Perfect Storm, a 9/2/11 son of Rito 6EM3 Of 4L1 Emblazon exhibited by Jackson Straight.
Female Show
The reserve champion prospect steer was exhibited by Katie Walrod of Moorland, IA with Flatland Steer 610Y, an 8/18/11 848 lb. son of SL Straight Edge.
The reserve champion progress steer was HAHK Yankee 11Y, a 2/28/11 1,385 lb. son of CLLL HAHK The Apprentice shown by Jagger Tanner of Columbus, KS,
Bull Show
The grand champion purebred female was VL Snow Princess, an 11/12/10 daughter of KRVN Naskar 013N exhibited by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE. In the Progress Division, the grand champion steer was LLJB 1418Y, a 2/22/11 1,275 lb. purebred son of GPFF Blaque Rulon exhibited by Devan Cox.
The grand champion bred-and-owned bull was SL Straight Jacket, a 4/1/11 son of RPLF Rookie 023R exhibited by Jackson Straight of Logan, IA.
Thank You
“I would like to thank everyone who came to my rescue following my accident at the Heartland Show, especially Heather Henderson who rushed right over and took charge with her expertise until the ambulance arrived. Thanks to everyone for their well wishes and to all who signed the card for me. One of the truly wonderful things about the Limousin breed is the people who are a part of it. I appreciate all of you and am recovering although it be slower than I like! See you at a Limousin event down the road.” Deb Crow Crow Cattle Co.
The reserve champion purebred female was AUTO Luckie Too 423Y, a 12/15/11 daughter of WLR Direct Hit exhibited by Cody Heavin.
Reserve champion honors in the bred-and-owned bull show went to CODY Smoke 534Y, a 10/19/11 son of AUTO Dollar General 122R exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO. The grand champion Lim-Flex female was AUTO Grace 1294Y, a 10/2/11 daughter of DHVO Trey133R exhibited by Cody Heavin.
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The reserve champion Lim-Flex female was CZRC Yazoo 159Y, a 3/11/11 daughter of MAGS Undoing exhibited by Chase Ratliff of Westphalia, KS.
The reserve champion bred-andowned Lim-Flex female was EDBL Magic, a 9/3/11 daughter of EF Smack Down 7645 exhibited by Eric Birkner of Solgohachia, AR.
Junior: Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie, KS
The best pair of females was exhibited by Jackson Straight. Showmanship Winners
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HLA Regional Show May 24-26, 2013
The grand champion bred-and-owned female was SL Suki’s Bombshell, a 3/3/11 daughter of AHCC WestWind W544 exhibited by Jackson Straight.
Intermediate: Chase Ratliff of Westphalia, KS Novice: Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE
The reserve champion bred-andowned female was JDYE Xanadu, a 10/27/10 daughter of JCL Back Fire exhibited by Jordan Dye of Paola, KS.
The grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was SHSK Born This Way 006X, an 11/1/10 daughter of SEEE Uncontrollable exhibited by Shelby Skinner of Bolivar, MO.
Hannah Bond of Nevada, MO delivers a bullseye at the HLA Regional icebreaker games in Springfield
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Platinum Sponsors Beaver Brook Farm – Shell Lake, WI Bosch Farms – Indianola, IA Brackman Limousin Ranch – Concordia, MO Cripple Creek Cattle Co. – Dakota, MN Crow Cattle Co. – Holt, MO Limousin Association of Wisconsin Louisburg Cider Mill – Louisburg, KS Lyon River Front Farm – Foley, MN Magness Land & Cattle – Platteville, CO Peterson Limousin Farm – Osceola, WI Pinegar Limousin – Springfield, MO Summerbell/Potter Limousin – East Bethel, MN Vorthmann Limousin – Treynor, IA Wulf Cattle – Morris, MN Gold Sponsors Anderson Limousin – Garner, IA Butler Limousin – Lacona, IA Elite Limousin – Concordia, MO Ellsworth Limousin – Elkhorn, WI Greenfield Crossing – Ellsworth, WI Hunt Limousin – Oxford, NE Jones-Benson Limousin – Sedalia, MO Limousin Live – Osceola, WI LimiGene – Sisseton, SD Lura Limousin – Delavan, MN M&B Limousin – Lee’s Summit, MO North Dakota Limousin Association ROM’N Limousin – Arlington, SD Schilling Limousin – Edson, KS Straight Limousin – Logan, IA Symens Brothers – Amherst, SD
Thank you to the following sponsors who helped to make the Heartland Regional Show June 15-16, 2012 in Springfield, MO a success. Silver Sponsors AB Limousin – Bronaugh, MO Ben & Kristin Meek – Meriden, KS Eagle Pass Ranch – Hillman, MN Edwards Limousin – Higginsville, MO Effertz Black Butte Acres – Velva, ND 4-H Limousin – Frohna, MO Flatland Limousin – Moorland, IA Golden Oaks Beef – Northfield, MN Jordan Sagert – St. Thomas, ND Junkins Limousin Farms – Henley, MO Little Limousin – Eldon, MO Long & Sons Limousin – Afton, IA LUX Acres – Cold Spring, MN O.T. Limousin Farms – Fort Scott, KS Pine Tree Acres Limousin – Parker, KS Rocking S Limousin – McLeod, ND Trevor & Pam Gum – Pittsburg, KS Vaughn Farms – Cavalier, ND Bronze Sponsors Arator Valley Farms – Smithton, MO Dalton Edwards – Higginsville, MO Hager Cattle Co. – Karlsruhe, ND Heid Earl – Smithville, MO Steve & Gloria Summers – Independence, MO Venner Limousin – Breda, IA Watts Limousin – Fairfield, NE Wood Farm – Lee’s Summit, MO
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Juniors “Win
the Jackpot” at NALJA Show in Des Moines
The Iowa Limousin Association (ILA) hosted the 2012 NALJA show in Des Moines the week of July 7-13. Juniors and their families traveled from 22 states to attend this year’s event and they did “Win the Jackpot”. The decorations, food, and hospitality were superb! Thanks to everyone who organized and worked so hard throughout the week. The “Real World 101” tour was enlightening and educational. As usual the junior livestock shows highlighted the week with almost 400 head of junior cattle exhibited by juniors from 22 states over two days in nine categories.
Lim-Flex, Steer & Bred-andOwned Shows Held July 10
The steer, Lim-Flex females and Bred & Owned female shows were held Tuesday, July 10 with Kevin Jensen of Courtland, KS serving as judge. Lim-Flex Female Show The Lim-Flex show began the day’s events. Champion Lim-Flex female honors went to AUTO Bette 266Y, a 9/1/11 65 percent daughter of LH U Haul 135U out of EXLR Reba exhibited by Adam Griffith of Boonsboro MD. The reserve champion was AUTO Mornin 214Y, a 3/18/11 50 percent daughter of DHVO Trey 133R out of AUTO Christy 8889R exhibited by Andrew Milam of Olmstead, KY.
The grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was CZRC Yazoo 159Y, a 3/1/11 69 percent daughter of MAGS Undoing out of BNBA Wild Child 038W exhibited by Chase Ratliff of Westphalia, KS.
The reserve champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was SHSK Born This Way, a 11/1/10 75 percent daughter of SEEE Uncontrollable out of SEEE Unlimited exhibited by Shelby Skinner of Bolivar, MO. Heartland winners in the Lim-Flex show were: Division II reserve champion – Cheyanne Ratliff of Westphalia, KS with NHCA Yuma 922Y; a 9/9/11 daughter of Wulf’s Urban Female Boy 2149U out of Plattemere. Class winners from the Heartland were: Class 7 – Cassidy Woodard of Calhan, CO; 12 – Natalie Schowe of Warrenton, MO; 13 – Jackson Straight of Logan, IA and 19 – Derek Anderson of Garner, IA.
Bred-and-Owned Female Show
Jensen selected as his bred-and-owned purebred female grand champion and Division III champion Schillings Yashaswin, a 3/16/11 daughter of DHVO Deuce out of CRSL Roxie exhibited by Clay Schilling of Edson, KS.
Reserve grand champion bred-and-owned purebred female and reserve Division III champion honors went to FC Young Dreams, a 3/6/11 daughter of CJSL Windfall 9072W out of SL Silent Angel exhibited by Micaela Fosdick of Chenoa, IL.
Heartland winners in the Bred-and-Owned show were: Division I champion – Shelby Skinner with SHSK Starstruck 123Y; an 8/3/11 daughter of SHSK Thriller 69W out of CJSL Whispering Wind 9049. She was also the Division II champion in the female show. Division II champion – Jackson Straight with SL Mindy’s Dream Girl; a 5/1/11 daughter of MAGS Whaler out of SL Watermelon Crawl. Division II reserve champion – Micaela Fosdick with FC Yacht Angel; a 5/2/11 daughter of CJSL Windfall 9072W out of SL Silent Angel. She was also named Division III reserve champion in the female show. Division IV champion – Jackson Straight with SL Lady Gone Right; a 2/16/11 daughter of AHCC WestWind W544 out of Suki. Division IV reserve champion – Sarah AlMazroa with SHAO 01Y; a 2/23/11 daughter of GTBR Undertaker 6U out of JBV Tanya 915W. Division V champion – Jordan Dye of Paola, KS with JDYE Xanadu; a 10/27/10 daughter of JCL Back Fire out of JDYE First Class. Division VI champion – Cassidy Woodard of Calhan, CO with CYWD Xceptional 38X; a 5/3/10 daughter of CYWD Ranger 2R out of CYWD Tiki 40T. She was also selected Division VI champion in the female show. Division VI reserve champion – Karsyn
Youngblood of Columbus, KS with KRYB Velvet; an 11/3/09 daughter of LESF Asphalt 9N out of KCYB Wall Maiden Rock. Steer Show The prospect steer show was won by Cody Baker of Altus, OK with an 8/1/11 826 lb. son of Monopoly. Reserve honors in the prospect steer show went to Jacob Keaton of Wolfforth, TX with a 9/13/11 678 lb. son of Monopoly. Two Iowa juniors exhibited the champion and reserve champion progress steer show.
Mara Anderson of Garner exhibited the grand champion steer with a 3/19/11 1,222 lb. son of Spring Creeks Utah.
Reserve honors went to Kaitlyn Boyer of Weldon with a 3/9/11 1,306 lb. son of GTBR Undertaker.
Class winners from the Heartland were: Class 31 – Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO; 32 – Emily Kuehl of Woodward, IA; and 34 – Devan Cox of Coatesville, IN.
Rusk Selects Champions in Bull and Female Shows Wednesday, July 11, the bred-and-owned bull shows and owned female show was held. Dr. Clint Rusk of Oklahoma State University was the judge.
New NALJA board of director Tim Anderson of Morris, MN, got a face full of cream at the NALJA icebreaker games.
Bull Show
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The NALJA exhibitors. Justin Montagne of Elk Point, SD exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull and Division II champion with JLX Yukon, a 6/6/11 44 percent son of Sennett Predator 827U out of JLX Ultima.
Andrew Wright of Miami, OK exhibited the reserve champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull with WB Just Wright, an 11/13/11 50 percent son of Gambles Hot Rod out of PBRS Rocken Out 589R.
The grand champion bred-and-owned purebred bull and Division II champion was Schilling’s Yannis, a 3/1/11 son of Schilling’s Unforgiven out of CRSL Roxie exhibited by Clay Schilling.
The reserve champion bred-and-owned bull and reserve Division II champion was MJ YouTube, a 2/6/11 son of EF Main Stay 541M out of SBLX True Love 918T exhibited by Mark Blake of Earl Park, IN.
Heartland winners were: Division I reserve champion – Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO with Cody Smoke 534Y; a 10/19/11 son of AUTO Dollar General 122R out of AUTO Luckie 246W. Class 37 & 42 – Jackson Straight
Female Show
Bailey Carter of Carter, OK took home the grand champion and Division III champion owned female banner exhibiting Schillings Yoki, a 4/1/11 daughter of DHVO Trey133R, out of Carrousel’s Natasha 3112N.
Division VI reserve champion – Randee Corns with TUBB 7747 085X; a 3/19/10 daughter of TUBB Nasdaq 7747T out of TUBB Paramont 763T. Class winners from the Heartland were: Class 57 – Aaron Linhart of Leon, IA; 60 – Micaela Fosdick; 63 – Abby Kautsch of Russellville, MO; and classs 67 – Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus, KS. Showmanship Winners
Novice Champion: Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE.
Junior champion: Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO.
Shelby Skinner won reserve champion honors with WLR Prada, a 3/8/11 daughter of MAGS WL Usual Suspect 538U out of AUTO Rebecca. She was the Division IV champion female.
Winners from the Heartland were: Division I champion – Cody Heavin with AUTO Luckie Too 423Y; a 12/15/11 daughter of WLR Direct Hit out of TYEJ DB Serenity. Division II reserve champion – Brooke Heavin of Springfield, MO with AUTO Auburn 284Y; an 11/28/11 daughter of EXLR Review 7153R out of AUTO Taryn 203T. Division IV reserve champion – Randee Corns of Eureka, KS with Schillings Ya-Ya; a 3/19/11 daughter of DHVO Trey 133R out of Carrousel’s Natasha 3112N. Division V reserve champion – Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE with VL Snow Princess; an 11/12/10 daughter of KRVN Naskar 013N out of VL Princess 426P.
Thank you to the host state of Iowa who worked tirelessly to ensure a very successful event.
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Intermediate champion: Rachel Booth of Miami, OK.
Senior champion: Cheyanne Ratliff of Westphalia, KS.
Congratulations to Grant and Brenda Anderson of Garner, IA who were the chairmen of the NALJA event for the host state of Iowa. A job well done. Thank you.
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Heartland Satellite Winners at NALJA Show
Megan Ahrendsen, IA – 3rd, Jordan Mudd, MO – 4th, Kaylee Gum, KS – 5th (Intermediate) Kaitlyn Boyer, IA – 1st, Brooke Falk, KS – 5th (Senior) Mallory Bormann, IA – 2nd, David Campbell, KS – 3rd, Preston Harlan, MO – 4th; (Adult) Kids and Cattle – Jordan Muxfeldt, IA – 2nd, Just Cattle – Dawn Vermillion, KS – 2nd, At the Ranch – Sis Greiman, IA – 1st, People – Brooke Edwards, MO – 1st, Jenelle Kline, IA – 2nd The novice team from Kansas came out on top in Sweepstakes…(Individual) Kaitlyn the cow camp finals. Members of that team were Boyer, IA – 3rd, Karsyn Youngblood, Karsyn Youngblood, Zach Snyder, Jagger Tanner, and KS – 5th, Mara Anderson, IA – 7th, Zach McKenna Richardson. Greiman, IA – 10th (Team) Iowa – 2nd, Kansas – 3rd Showmanship Champions & Top Ten…(Novice) Korynn Clason, NE – champion, Finalists: Kylie Anderson, IA; Carly Henderson, MO; McKenna Richardson, KS; Zachary Snyder, KS; (Junior) Dalton Edwards, MO – champion, Finalists: Kaylee Gum, KS; JoDee Mudd, MO; Tan- The combined Kansas and South Dakota team took home the junior cow camp championship. Team ner Walden, KS; (Interme- members were Kaylee Gum, Alexa Montagne, Maycee Five Heartland juniors took honors in the senior judging contest diate) Rachel Booth, OK Ratliff and Tanner Walden. won by Zach Lindsey of Spirit Lake, IA: (L to R) Zach Lindsey, John – champion, Finalists: Will Weber of Redwood Falls, MN, Shelby Skinner of Bolivar, MO, Travis Bollum, MN; Chase Ratliff, Wulf of Starbuck, MN, and Zach Greiman of Garner, IA. KS; Bailey Walrod, IA; (Senior) Cheyanne Ratliff, KS Public Speaking…(Novice) Riley Long, – champion, Finalists: Klay Beisly, MO; IA – 2nd, Peyton Long, IA – 3rd, Emmet Eric Birkner, AR; Randee Corns, KS; Cody Long, IA – 5th (Junior) Jacob Al-Mazroa, Heavin, MO. IA – 3rd (Intermediate) Kaitlyn Boyer, IA State Poster…Kansas – 1st, Iowa – 3rd – 1st, Wyatt Mosher, AR – 2nd, Katie Paine, IA – 5th (Senior) John Weber, MN – 1st, Beef Cook-Off…Kansas – 2nd Sarah Al-Mazroa, IA – 2nd, Katie Campbell, Award of Excellence…Shelby Skinner, KS – 3rd Bolivar, MO The Minnesota senior cow camp team consisted of Magazine Advertisement…(Novice) Limi Booster State Grants…Iowa, Kan- Travis Wulf, John Weber, Laura Bachmeier and Tim Mikah Edwards, MO – 1st, Kylie Anderson, Anderson. sas, Missouri IA – 2nd, Karsyn Youngblood, KS – 3rd (JuCow Camp…(Novice) Kansas (Junior) Kansas/South nior) Mara Anderson, IA – 4th (IntermediDakota (Intermediate) Minnesota (Senior) Minnesota ate) Kaitlyn Boyer, IA – 2nd (Senior) Zach Dick O’Brien Memorial Junior Herdsman Award… Greiman, IA – 2nd, Jenna Moser, MN – 3rd, Clay Schilling, Edson, KS was honored for his superior Tim Anderson, MN – 5th job caring for animals, interacting with others, meeting Photography…(Novice) Emmet Long, the public and demonstrating leadership. IA – 4th (Junior) Joanna Moser, MN – 2nd,
Heartland juniors participated in a variety of activities during their week-long stay in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2012 NALJA show. Those members who placed in the various satellite events or received special honors were recognized at the banquet Friday, July 13 at the Sheraton Hotel. Judging…(Novice) Korynn Clason, NE – 1st, Karsyn Youngblood, KS – 3rd, Justus Moser, MN – 5th (Junior) Drake Wood, MO – 1st, Brooke Heavin, MO – 4th (Intermediate) Anna Johnson, MN – 3rd, Katie Paine, IA – 5th (Senior) Zach Lindsey, IA – 1st, John Weber, MN – 2nd; Shelby Skinner, MO – 3rd, Travis Wulf, MN – 4th, Zach Greiman, IA – 5th (Adult) Cindy Grotsun, MN – 1st, Scott Edwards, MO – 2nd, Jordan Muxfeldt, IA – 3rd
The NALJA board of directors: (Front Row) Remy Carmichael, president; Mark Blake, vice president; Katie Campbell, secretary; Abby Hendrickson, treasurer; Eric Birkner, ex-officio; and Bret Begert, junior advisor. (Back Row) Directors Randee Corns, Call Carmichael, Sarah Johnson, Tim Anderson, Ashley Oberling and Bobbi Hartwig, Director of Activities.
Congratulations to Clay Schilling of Edson, KS upon his selection as the Dick O’Brien Herdsman for 2012.
The intermediate team from Minnesota took home the champion banner. Pictured are Isaac Wendt and Will Bollum. The other team member, not pictured, was Thomas Duff.
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Emmett and Debbie Edwards of Higginsville, MO purchased a female from the A.L.E. Sale offering.
HLA Secretary Dean Summerbell visited with Missouri HLA board member Rick Little of Eldon, MO at the A.L.E. sale May 12 near Summersville, MO.
Levi Moore of Mountain View, MO entertained the attendees at the A.L.E. Sale near Summersville, MO May 12.
First time showing at the KJLBA show is Truitt Vermillion of Kincaid, Kansas
Iowa and Kansas Intermediate teams compete in round 1 of the Cow Camp contest at NALJA
Presenting the colors for the opening ceremony were Zach Lindsey and Jackson Straight from the host state of Iowa.
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THE THINKER: Carson Walrod was on the Iowa team which took part in the Beef Cook-Off contest at the NALJA show. Carson wanted the beef to improve his performance as a Hawkeye football player.
Multi-colored flashlights were a big hit with Quade Edwards of Concordia, MO at the junior show in Des Moines.
ILA President David Linhart welcomed the NALJA exhibitors and their families to the 2012 NALJA show in Des Moines. The parents also take pictures.
Kansas junior exhibitors at their Junior Field Day in Eureka.
The lines were long for the extremely popular breakfast and lunch provided by the ILA in Des Moines. Kansas Limousin breeders served the breakfast and lunch Monday.
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Kansas News ... State Fair Show Moves to Saturday The Kansas State Fair Limousin Open Show will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Cattle will be evaluated by judge Brent Vieselmeyer of Amherst, Colorado. Limousin breeders Cash Schilling and Randy Corns serve as the assistant superintendents of the fair. We hope to have a large contingent of breeders, their families and friends join us at the fair, exhibiting cattle or watching the show. It is a great time to view the cattle, visit with friends, and enjoy the fair. The Kansas State Fair is cel-
ebrating 100 years of the fair from September 7-16. The theme this year is “Kansas State Fair Never Gets Old”. Congratulations, Juniors Clay Schilling of Edson, KS was honored with the Dick O’Brien Memorial Junior Herdsman Award at the NALJA banquet July 13, 2012 in Des Moines. This award recognizes an exhibitor who does a superior job caring for animals, interacting with others, meeting the public and demonstrating leadership. Cheyanne Ratliff of Westphalia was named champion senior showman at the NALJA show in
Kansas Junior Limousin Association officers: Front Row: Cody Vermillion, Chase Ratliff, Kenny Campbell. Back Row: Erin Bayless, Lexi Tenpenny, secretary; Cheyanne Ratliff, treasurer; Randee Corns, president; Ashlee Corns, vice-president; Karsyn Youngblood and Kaylee Gum, Ambassadors.
Des Moines. Katie Campbell of Leavenworth was elected secretary of the 2012-2013 NALJA board of directors at their meeting Friday, July 13 in Des Moines. Randee Corns of Eureka serves as a director on the board.
Junior exhibitors at the Kansas Junior Field Day in Eureka.
Nitrate Toxicity May Cause Cattle Losses For the second year in a row, livestock producers are at risk of cattle losses in some fields due to nitrate or prussic acid toxicity, according to Tim Schnakenberg, an agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “The biggest concern is for pastures that contain sorghum sudan, millet and Johnsongrass. These forages can accumulate nitrate levels during periods of drought, especially after significant amounts of nitrogen fertilizer or poultry litter have been applied to the crop,” said Schnakenberg. In drought situations, fescue tends to go dormant and forages like Johnsongrass may continue to stay lush and desirable to livestock. According to Schnakenberg, the nitrate levels are not only a concern for grazing, but also in hay. Nitrate stays at the same
level in hay as it was the day it was cut. “Excessive nitrates can be poisonous to livestock. Nitrates are converted to nitrites by bacteria in the rumen. If this conversion is interrupted by drought, nitrites can build up and interfere with movement of oxygen through the blood stream and very high levels of nitrate results in asphyxiation. Among bred animals, nitrate accumulation can also lead to abortions,” said Schnakenberg. The danger is not passed even immediately after a rain. It takes at least four to five days following a good soaking rain before nitrate accumulations in forage may drop to a safer level according to Schnakenberg. Under very dry conditions, other crops like corn can have high nitrate levels if high rates of nitrogen are applied. If the corn
was at the best stage for silage, the nitrate level can be reduced during the fermentation period 20-50 percent. If too dry or too wet, it may not reduce as much as expected. Fermentation will take at least 21 days to complete. There is no way to know the nitrate level unless it is tested. Some extension centers are equipped to do a quick test of lower stalks of plants to determine if the nitrate levels are a concern or not. “Nitrates accumulate the most in the lower stalk. If they are a concern, it’s advisable to send a sample to a lab to get a quantitative analysis from several samples containing the entire plant that will be consumed,” said Schnakenberg. The results can help the farmer know how to safely feed dangerous feeds to livestock by dilution and determine what type of cattle should or should not be fed the feed.
Les Olsen
Les Olsen of Mayetta, KS passed away August 21 following a brief illness. Services were held at the Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton August 24, 2012. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in agriculture from Kansas State University. Les taught Vo-Ag at several high schools in Kansas and he also worked at the Citizens State Bank in Waterville. He was an Agriculture Education Specialist for the Kansas Department of Education for 28 years. Les was a member and past president of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association, the Heartland Limousin Association, the Holton Lions Club, and the Evangel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed raising Limousin cattle and attending Limousin events. He is survived by his wife, Corrine, three daughters, six grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and many other friends and relatives.
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Super C Hosts Kansas Junior Show Super C Limousin (Randy, Nancy, Randee and Ashlee Corns) of Eureka, KS hosted the Kansas Junior Field Day at their farm June 3, 2012. Although the weekend was unusually warm with storms threatening the region, the 22 juniors had a very successful show. They brought 43 head that were evaluated by Judge Ryan Page of Fort Scott, KS. Bull Show
Schilling’s Yastrzemski, a 2/24/11 son of Schilling’s Talladega exhibited by Clay Schilling. Female Show
The reserve champion bred-andowned Lim-Flex female was CZRC Yazoo 159Y, a 3/1/11 daughter of MAGS Undoing exhibited by Chase Ratliff of Westphalia.
Pee Wee showmanship champion honors went to Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus with reserve going to McKenna Richardson of Eureka.
The reserve champion Lim-Flex female was NHCA 922Y, a 9/9/11 daughter of Wulf’s Urban Cowboy 2149U exhibited by Cheyanne Ratliff of Westphalia.
Junior showmanship champion was Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia with reserve champion honors going to Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg.
The purebred female grand champion was Schillings YaYa, a 3/19/11 daughter of DHVO Trey 133R exhibited by Randee Corns of Eureka.
Clay Schilling of Edson exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned bull with Schilling’s Yannis, a 3/1/11 son of Schilling’s Unforgiven.
The grand champion bred-andowned female was JDYE Xanadu, a 10/27/10 daughter of JCL Back Fire exhibited by Jordan Dye. This heifer was also named reserve champion purebred female. The reserve champion bred-andowned bull was JDYE Yacht Man, a 9/29/11 son of KRVN Naskar 013N exhibited by Jordan Dye of Paola.
Steer Show
Reserve bred-and-owned honors went to Schilling’s Yashaswini, a 3/16/11 daughter of DHVO Deuce exhibited by Clay Schilling.
Jagger Tanner of Columbus exhibited the grand champion market steer with a 2/28/11 son of CLLL HAHK the Apprentice.
The grand champion bred-andowned Lim-Flex bull was SCAS Y Not 843Y, a 10/15/11 son of EXAR Spartan 6225 exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Eureka.
The reserve champion bredand-owned Lim-Flex bull was
Ashlee Corns exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female with SCAS Miss Strawberry 207X, an 8/5/11 daughter of JKC Huckleberry. She was also named grand champion Lim-Flex female.
It looks like the competition chooses sides and lines up for the toss of the coin. Wonder who are captains?
Reserve champion market steer went to Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus with a 4/2/11 son of CYDY Time Saver.
Intermediate champion showman was Ashlee Corns and the reserve champion was Madison Ratliff of Westphalia.
Senior showmanship champion was Randee Corns with Cheyanne Ratliff being selected reserve champion.
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