2014 Heartbeat Nov/Dec Issue

Limousin Heart Beat

Official Publication of the heartland Limousin Association • Nov/Dec 2014

Fall Forage Conditions and Cattle Production -Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist

State Fairs in the Heartland.

News

Back In Time...............13, 20 Covering Ground................4 Heartland Calendar............3 Heartland Highlights ...22-23 Junior Beat..................14-15 On The Road Again.........6-7 Recipe of the Month...........6 Sale Report......................21

State News

Iowa News...................18-19 Kansas News..............16-17 Minnesota News.......... 10-11 Missouri News....................8 Nebraska News..................9 South Dakota News.....12-13 Wisconsin News.................5

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Summer is past and forage conditions are improved for cattle production in many parts of the country. The latest pasture and range conditions indicate that overall range and pasture conditions in the U.S. are 20% poor and very poor compared to 31% last year and an average of 33.6% for this date from 2008 to 2012.

Despite the difficulty of relieving drought in the summer, pasture and range conditions improved somewhat through the heat of the summer, aided in part by a cooler than average summer.

In the latest Drought Monitor, the percent of the U.S. that has no drought is 52%, the same as it was the week of May 20, 2014.

However, the percent of the U.S. with D2-D4 (severe to exceptional) drought conditions was 21.6% compared to 28.3 in May. Marginal drought conditions remain in many regions but generally less severe compared to May. The exception to this general assessment is the far West including California, Nevada and parts of Oregon and Idaho where drought conditions continue very extreme.

In fact, significant reduction in D3 and D4 drought conditions in much of the central and southern Plains was offset by increases

in those categories in California and Nevada, thereby masking the improvement in the middle of the country in the Drought Monitor percentages.

Range and pasture conditions are improved with lower percentages of poor and very poor condition in most all regions compared to this time last year. Despite the deteriorating conditions in the far West, the percent of pasture and

range in poor and very poor condition in the eight western states is 35.9% currently compared to 56.5% last year.

The Great Plains region (including Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wyoming) has 15.1% poor and very poor compared to 28.6% one year ago. The Southern Plains (Oklahoma and Texas)

Now is the time to start planning for the 2015 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. The dates for this year’s Limousin activities are January 1115. There are many events during these days including shows, a sale, the Genetics on Ice social and the NALF annual meeting.

A special event this year will be the induction ceremony for Herman Symens of Sisseton, SD. He is the newest member of the Limousin “Hall of Fame” It will take place at the Double Tree Hotel Sunday evening, January 11. Mark your calendars for this special event.

The Double Tree by Hilton Denver – Stapleton North located at 4040 Quebec Street has reserved a block of rooms until December 1, 2014. The rate for the rooms is $85 plus tax. This rate INCLUDES two free breakfast buffet meals per room.

Reservations can be made online by going to the hotel website: www.doubletreestapletonnorth. com and going to the group link

Hotels Offer Rates for National Western Stock Show

Broken Arrow S Ranch.......6 Bullis Creek Ranch.............3 Harvest Barn Sale ...........12 Leonard Limousin ..............7 LimiGene..........................23 Linhart Limousin.................2 MC Marketing...................17

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currently have 25.5% of pastures and ranges in poor or very poor condition compared to 33.5% last year. The eight states in the Corn Belt region have 13.4% poor and very poor conditions, down from 26.3% from one year ago. Only the southeast region has worse conditions compared to last year with 13.1% of pastures rated poor or very poor compared to 3.3% last year.

The August USDA Crop Production report included estimates for 2014 hay production. Alfalfa hay production is forecast to be up 10.5% from one year ago, with increases in both harvested acreage and estimated yield contributing to the increase. Other hay is forecast to be down 1.5%, with a 2.6% decrease in harvested acres and yield virtually unchanged from last year.

Other hay production was likely decreased by early dry conditions in some regions that delayed hay harvest.

In the Southern Plains there are decent prospects for winter wheat grazing this fall and winter. Current soil moisture conditions are

adequate but tenuous. Summer heat resulted in dry topsoil conditions in some areas. Much of the wheat ground is ready for planting in western Oklahoma, with some just waiting for a rain. Wheat planted in early-to mid-September will need timely follow-up moisture to continue growing.

Overall, it appears that some recovery of pasture, range and hay production has taken place in many regions. The process will need to continue for many months in some areas. There will likely be some fall stocker cattle demand in addition to strong feedlot demand for feeder cattle.

Heifer retention is likely to accelerate this fall and herd rebuilding is likely beginning this year.

The fact that heifer slaughter is down 8.6% for the year to date and beef cow slaughter is down 17.4% so far this year, are both indications of herd expansion.

Generally better forage conditions will let the cattle industry begin to respond to market signals by doing what producers want to do rather than what Mother Nature is forcing them to do.

October

Heartland Calendar

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26 Edwards Limousin “Harvest Time Online Sale” – Higginsville, MO 26 Nolz Limousin & Radke Limousin Fall Female Private Treaty Sale – Mitchell, SD 28 ROM’N Limousin Fall “Spooktacular Online Sale” – Arlington, SD 30 American Royal Open and Junior Limousin Shows – Kansas City, MO

November

1 Double A Female Sale & Open House, at the farm, - Nevada, MO 3 Bullis Creek Ranch & Guest “Generations of Predictability” Fall Female Sale – at the ranch 4 Wies Limousin Online Sale – Wellsville, MO 8 Brown Land & Cattle Co. Sale – Diamond, MO 9 Linhart “Fall Harvest Private Treaty Sale”, at the farm – Leon, IA 15 Iowa Limousin Association Tour and Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction – Afton, IA 22 Broken Arrow S Sale – McLaughlin, SD 23 Legacy Farms Fall Online Sale – Witt, IL 25 - Wulf Cattle “Generational Genetics Female Online Sale” - Morris, MN 29 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale, at the farm – Indianola, IA

December

13 “The Plan of ATAK” Production Sale, Avon, IL

January

11 NALF Social and “Hall of Fame” Induction, Double Tree Hotel – Denver, CO 12 NALF Annual Meeting, NWSS grounds – Denver, CO 12 NALF Membership Banquet & Genetics on Ice Auction, Double Tree Hotel – Denver, CO 13 NWSS Junior Limousin Show – Denver, CO 13 National Limousin Sale, NWSS Sale Facility – Denver, CO 14 NWSS Open Limousin Show – Denver, CO 15 NWSS Pen & Carload Limousin Shows, Denver, CO 22 Red Carpet Show and Sale, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds – Sioux Falls, SD 24 Spring Preview & Patron Appreciation, Long & Sons, at the farm – Afton, IA

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Vol. 22 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2014 source revenue. I have noticed in the last few years land that is traditionally used for pasture switched to row crop and fences taken out to accommodate an easier planting and harvesting operation. It will not be easy for those farmers to convert back to a more balanced agricultural production.

The “perfect storm” of drought, high grain prices, and demand has farmers were hoping for.

To add to

By Dean Summerbell created the highest market I have the dilemma is the competition for Harvest season in our Heartland eastern region has been unusually train availability. The corn basis is ever seen for beef production. As delayed this year. Traveling in the extraordinarily high in the northern the drought continues to shrink and region during the September wind states because of the oil industry. grain prices decline, beef producdown of the state fair Open Lim- This year will be interesting to ers face an additional challenge ousin Shows and other events, we see where grain prices settle in of high female replacement costs. did not see the usual silage cutting and what affect it will have on fed The USDA was surprised that heifer retention was not higher. activity and the soy beans looked cattle prices.

Feeder cattle prices are in the Feeder prices impacted the heifer like they were still setting pods.

The region narrowly avoided a stratosphere. Feed prices will retention as producers could not mid-September killing frost with offset some of the high cost of turn down the market demand for feeders. Still, it is a predicament their yearly production. temps dipping to 34 degrees.

I am not able to foresee into the Corn price futures are not what for those who rely on a single future, but it would seem that cattle Heartland Limousin Association will be a profitable commodity for the next few years. We may; Officers Cash Schilling......................... President Jim Venner...................... Vice President however, remember that the old Andy Peterson......................... Secretary Jerry Meek.............................. Treasurer adage “What comes around, goes Ed Bergler – Ex-officio around.” That can be said for just about everything. We should reExecutive Secretary & Advertising Sales member that there has never been Dean Summerbell 23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005 Cell: (612) 963-3799 E-mail: bjsummerbell@gmail.com

Iowa Bob Bosch (515) 491-9163 Indianola, IA 50125

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a permanent plateau of prosperity.

Even oil prices fluctuate.

Platitudes abound in this market. “Make hay while the sun shines” is very appropriate for the beef producer. Buy the genetics that will provide optimum profit for your target market. Limousin is perfectly situated to provide what the market demands. As bull buying season approaches, choose the best quality bulls to provide the best chance for your continued profitability.

Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Blessed Christmas season.

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Heartland Limousin 2015. The hotel phone number is 1-800/2228733. Space is limited so get your reservations in ASAP. The Double Tree by Hilton Denver located at 3203 Quebec Street is the NALF headquarters for the NWSS. Their rate is $99 plus tax. Both hotels have shuttle service to/from the airport, local shopping centers and the NWSS.

NALF “Hall of Fame”

By Dean Summerbell

Herman Symens of Sisseton, South Dakota has been selected as the newest inductee into the North American Limousin Foundation “Hall of Fame”. The induction ceremony will be held Sunday evening, January 11, 2015 at the Double Tree Hotel in Denver, Colorado. This will take place in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.

Everyone is invited to this special event. If you would like to contribute to the two bronze sculptures and a scholarship that will be established to commemorate the tribute to Herman, donations can be sent to any member of the committee: Tom Vaughn, Jerry Effertz, Bob Yackley or Dean Summerbell.

Thank you for your support of this worthy endeavor!

In addition, a memory book is being put together and we are asking that letters, pictures or other memorabilia be sent to Tom Vaughn. This will be presented to Herman at the induction ceremony.

Herman and Judy Symens have been an integral part of the

Limousin breed in the United States and Canada since the early 1970’s. They have impacted the Limousin industry in many ways and have always considered the breed first in their commitment to the beef industry. Their tireless support, generosity, and service to the Limousin breed has no equal.

We look forward to seeing a large contingent of Limousin enthusiasts at this special ceremony January 11, 2015. Mark your calendars!

Wisconsin News ...

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World Beef Expo Junior Show

Peterson Limousin Hot Dogs Named Best of MN A panel of food critics from the Star Tribune recently awarded Japanese restaurant Kyatchi with the venerable title of Best Hot Dog Minnesota 2014. Inside the bun sits a 2.5 ounce Peterson Limousin Beef uncured weiner. The frank, which features a snappy casing, has won over many diners with its bold flavor and finger-licking juiciness.

Lead food critic Rick Nelson proclaimed, “The snappy-skinned sausages have a lot more umph than your average ball park frank.”

Chef Hide Tozawa dresses the dogs a number of ways. One hot dog features house-made sweet curried slaw and another has umami-laden Kewpie mayonnaise. All toppings receive inspiration from Tozawa’s

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The grand champion Limousin heifer shown at the World Beef Expo Junior Show at the WI State Fairgrounds on September 28, 2014 was SL Born Ready, a daughter of MAGS Whaler.

She was exhibited by Anna Radcliff of Eldridge, IA.

Japanese heritage.

Kyatchi prefers Peterson Limousin Beef as the source for its hot dog because of the quality. Taste

and texture are pivotal in selling a premium frank. Critics agree – quality is worth paying for.

Tips for Buying Beef at the Store * Choose beef with a bright cherry-red color (vacuum-packaged beef has a darker, purplish-red color).

* Look for beef that is firm to the touch, not soft. * Make sure the package is cold and has no holes or tears.

* Purchase beef before the sell-by date. * Select beef just before checking out.

The reserve grand champion heifer was LG Annika, a daughter of Little’s Black Powder exhibited by Hunter Schmidt.

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"Making 'em Right Sale" Annual Private Treaty Sale Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 Final bids due 2:00 PM CT

Offering 50 purebred Limousin show heifers, replacement heifers, bulls & show steers.

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Vol. 22 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2014 fairgrounds and they did not know the name of the street where they parked. Another person lost her camera and thought that I should walk around the fair with her to help her find it. That day (August 30) we set a record with 252,092 so I’m not sure how she thought I could leave my job to walk with her. to the bus again, another mile, at The Drive - Dean and I had an By: Bev Summerbell 10:00 p.m. I used a cane to help “interesting night” on August 14th.

I mentioned in my column in the with my balance and I am still We attended the Wulf Cattle Run September/October Heart Beat that limping. program in McLaughlin, SD. We it had been an unusual summer.

The Fair - The Minnesota State left at 8:00 p.m. CST and drove Well, the unusual events continued into the months of August and Fair, better known as the “Great all night, arriving in Warrensburg, September. I will share just a few Minnesota Get-Together”, broke MO at 8:00 a.m. We stopped at of the more memorable activities an all-time attendance record for the motel, washed our faces and the 12 days – 1,824,830. As you changed clothes before heading to that happened to us. can imagine, I answered a LOT Sedalia for their state fair. Dean The Boot - The boot came off of questions at the Information my foot/leg the day that I started Booth, many of them quite strange. announced the show at noon. I working at the Minnesota State One person asked me if I could tell think we were in bed by 8:00 that evening. Some people say we are Fair. Walking was painful, espethem where they had parked their “committed” to our job and other cially the mile from the bus to my car. That was difficult to answer people say that we should be “combooth around 1:00 and then back because they did not park on the mitted” to an institution.

The Weather - The weather played havoc on Husker/Harvest Days in Grand Island, NE. We were headed that way on September 10 when we received a text from Dan Hunt saying that it was canceled that day due to the heavy

Recipe of the Month

Jacob Gardner Baldwin was born on April 2, 2014 in Fort Benning, GA. He weighed 9 lbs. 11 oz. and was 22 in. long. His parents are Chris and Bridget Baldwin and his grandparents are Casey and Jan Deuter from Ree Heights, South Dakota.

rain the night before. Dean and I got caught in the heavy rain the day before, just outside Des Moines.

We pulled into a rest area to wait for it to let up.

The Lost Billfold - As a result of the cancellation in NE, we decided to take a leisurely drive to Hutchinson, KS for their state fair. We got gas in Council Bluffs, stopped at the new mall, Nebraska

The Cattlemen’s Source

Saturday, Nov. 22 - noon MT Members of the Kansas Junior Limousin Association took part in the Beef Cook-Off competition at the NALJA show in Amarillo.

They took home the 3rd place banner for their recipe and skit.

Kansas Heartbreak Stir-Fry

1 lb. Limousin flank steak 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 red or green bell pepper, cut

into thin strips 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 med. onion, cut into thin wedges 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1-2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced *Cut flank steak into 1-in. thick strips. *Combine oil, cumin, oregano and garlic in a small bowl. *Heat ½ oil mixture in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. *Add bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, stir-fry strips (1/2 at a time) in remaining oil mixture for 1 to 2 minutes. *Return vegetables to skillet and heat through. *Serve beef mixture over rice.

Tip: Recipe may also be prepared using beef top sirloin or top round steak; cut in 1-in. thick strips.

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Crossing, just outside Omaha, and went on to Lincoln to shop at The Fort. When Dean went to pay for our purchases, he discovered he did not have his billfold. A quick call to Bucky’s Gas Station in Council Bluffs set out minds at ease. A very nice person found the wallet on the counter and turned it in. We turned around and went back to Council Bluffs. We had every sight on I-80 memorized after driving back and forth several times that day.

Member News Congratulations to Abby Siek of Brooklyn, IA, daughter of John and Debbie Crow, for being honored for her care and kindness.

She is a registered nurse with the Central Resource Team at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

St. Luke’s Foundation received a Guardian Angel gift from Melanie Beauchamp for Abby in recognition of her kindness, attentiveness and bedside manner.

Best wishes to Clay Schilling of Edson, KS who will be united in marriage November 15 and Emily Brewer of Dallas Center, IA whose marriage takes place December 6.

Their wedding photos will be in the next issue of the Heart Beat.

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Mission Statement of the Heartland Limousin Association

Congratulations to Adrienne Boyer and Sean Kennedy who were untied in marriage on May 31, 2014 at the Feather Rivers Winery in North Platte, NE. The couple is currently living in Omaha, NE. Adrienne is the daughter of Jay and Carol Boyer of Liberty, NE and Sean’s parents are Larry and Annette Kennedy.

Our sympathy is extended to Debbie DeLaTorre and her family on the loss of her husband, Roman.

His obituary is located on the KS news page of the Heart Beat.

We also extend our sympathy to Debbie Crow and her family on the death of her father, Dick Jostes.

Best wishes to Tim and Teresa Barnaud who were married at the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City, South Dakota on August 23, 2014.

Tim is currently serving as a member of the SD Limousin Association Board of Directors.

His obituary is located on the MO news page of the Heart Beat.

Season Greetings from the Heartland Association

The purpose for which the HLA is organized is to serve as a service organization designed to promote & further enhance the Limousin breed of cattle in the eight state area comprised of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD & WI. The goals for the Association s h a l l i n c l u d e p ro m o t i o n , strengthening state and junior associations within the region; development of a regional publication; improvement of communication and a unified attitude of breeders; to provide market information & expertise; to serve as a coordinator of events between the Association and the industry; to increase breeder involvement; and to strengthen ties between the NALF and the Heartland Limousin Association.

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Missouri News ...

State Fair Limousin Show

The AUTO prefix was very prominent, taking both grand and reserve grand champion female titles at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on August 16, 2014.

One of the largest audiences who attended Limousin shows in the Heartland was on hand to support the 40 exhibitors from four states who paraded 70 Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle before Judge Kevin Jensen of Courtland, KS.

Jordan Mudd of Johnson Co. exhibited the reserve grand champion bull with Spartacus, born 9/28/13.

The reserve grand champion banner went to ALKF After Hours 383A, born on 9/10/13 and exhibited by Abby Kautsch of Russellville.

Cody Heavin exhibited both FFA grand and reserve grand champion Limousin females. Taking the grand champion banner was Auto Usually Yours, the 9/2/13 reserve grand champion in the Open Show.

Champion FFA Showman at the Missouri State Fair FFA Limousin Show was Dalton Edwards of Higginsville.

The FFA show followed the 4-H activities.

Begert Limousin of Allison, TX exhibited the reserve grand champion bull, Cody Commander 515A, a 3/12/13 son of MAGS Out Front 136Y.

4-H and FFA Shows The Missouri 4-H and FFA shows were held on August 15, 2014 at the State Fair. Tim Larvick of Shelbina, MO judged both shows.

The grand champion Limousin female was AUTO Apeal, a 12/6/13 daughter of AUTO Long Drive exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Ash Grove, MO.

In Memoriam The grand champion 4-H Limousin female was AUTO Countess 432Z, born on 10/7/12 and exhibited by Bryce Johnson of Pulaski Co. Reserve grand champion honors in the female show went to AUTO Zofia born 11/15/12 exhibited by Cody Heavin.

The reserve grand champion female was AUTO Usually Yours, a 9/2/13 daughter of MAGS Usual Suspect exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO.

Carly Henderson of Montgomery Co. exhibited the reserve grand champion female with AGRF Autumn, born 9/1/13.

The grand champion Limousin bull was also the champion bull in the open show, DKBM All Star 1501A exhibited by Klay Beisley.

Klay Beisley of Nevada, MO exhibited the grand champion Limousin bull with DKBM All Star 1501A, a 1/28/13 son of SAV Bismarck.

Samantha Callahan of Johnson Co. exhibited the grand champion Limousin bull with AUTO 561A, born 10/1/13.

Right – Champion 4-H showman at the Missouri State Fair Limousin show was Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit.

Dick E. Jostes, 85, of Monticello, IL passed away on September 4, 2014. Services were held on September 9, 2014 at the Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta, IL. Dick is the father of Limousin breeders Debbie (John) Crow of Holt, MO. He was a member of the Forsyth United Methodist Church. Dick was a cattleman and Livestock Judge, and he farmed his entire life. His love for cattle took him to numerous state and county fairs.

Dick is survived by his wife, Rita of Monticello, IL; a son, David (Cheryl) of Argenta, IL; a daughter, Debbie (John) Crow, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Nebraska News ...

Thank You

Thanks to everyone who helped support the NE Limousin Association with your presence at the Nebraska State Fair show in Grand Island. The Limousin breed had a successful showing at the fair, taking the Reserve Supreme champion honors with the cow/calf entry and the Supreme title in the junior show. Congratulations to

Four-year-old Houston, son of Dan and Melissa Hunt, loves to help Grandpa, Charlie, around the ranch near Oxford, NE. It looks like they are having a good time together!

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Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE for doing a great job representing the state and the breed.

Bad Weather Inclement weather played a major role in this year’s Husker/ Harvest Days in Grand Island.

Heavy rain Tuesday forced the cancellation of the show the next day, September 10. The show went on the following day; however, there were restrictions on those attending. Only vehicles with 4-wheel drive were allowed to park on the grounds. All others were shuttled to the grounds from two parking lots in Grand Island.

Cattlemen’s Classic Deadline The deadline for sending entries for the 24th annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney is November 25, 2014. The show and sale will take place Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.

All entries will be taken online and you can go to the Classic website at www.necattlemen. com to obtain the form. For further information, contact Ronette Bush-Heinrich at rkbush@frontiernet.net or call 308/627-6385.

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Economic Value of Managing Genetics

Genetic management can be used to capture added value through the supply chain, explained Lisa Elliott, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Commodity Marketing Specialist.

“Management tools and protocols should be coupled with complimentary organizational arrangements and marker differentiation mechanisms in order to maximize value capture from the investment,” Elliott said.

Elliott identified three key components to managing beef genetics: • Genetic management • Organization design • Marker differentiation mechanisms.

The main area discussed was genetic management, what it means and how producers can use it to increase their profitability.

What does genetic management mean to producers? Elliott said

genetic management is identifying and employing complementary organization arrangements and market differentiation that reduces transaction costs and perhaps most importantly, increase premiums to producers.

Vertical integration, Elliott explained, could limit the transaction costs; however, it can also increase other costs in the beef supply chain due to differences between firms.

Added value from genetic management can occur from two different sources: • Value added premiums for higher quality beef products • Improved segregation of beef production that leads to increases in consistency of products and quality yields.

Clason Won Supreme Female Banner at Nebraska State Fair Junior Show The Nebraska Limousin Show, held August 27, 2014 in Grand Island, was small in numbers but high in quality. The grand champion female in the Open Show, a cow/calf pair exhibited by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE, went on to be named Supreme Champion in the All-Breeds Junior Show and Reserve Supreme Champion in the Supreme Drive over all breeds shown in the various open shows.

The reserve grand champion Limousin female was AUTO Amario 228A, a 3/2/13 daughter of AUTO Cruz exhibited by Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO.

Judge Chan Phillips of Maysville, KY selected VL Zowie a 3/4/12 daughter of Wulf’s Xistence V638X with her 1/13/13 bull calf out of SAV Final Answer at side as the grand champion female. Phillips commented that although the number of Limousin entries were down; the quality was superb.

The reserve Nebraska champion female was JKTW All About It, a 12/18/13 daughter of Wulf’s Signature exhibited by Watts Limousin of Fairfield, NE.

The Nebraska Champion female (born and raised in Nebraska) was JAMO MS Honey402B, a 2/13/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Amos Limousin of Stapleton, NE.

Reserve grand champion honors in the bull show went to ENGD Artillery, a 3/4/13 son of MAGS Y Axis exhibited

by Watts Limousin.

The exhibitors at the Nebraska State Fair appreciated the tremendous support by the large number of Nebraska Limousin Association members who attended the show.

The grand champion bull was Bojangles 400B, a 2/1/14 son of MAGS Y Axis exhibited by Ashlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO. This entry was shown in the Supreme Drive and was named 3rd over-all among all of the bulls from the various breeds.

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Minnesota News ...

Amber Johnson a 4-H Educational Seminar Winner Amber Johnson, daughter of Russ and Barb Johnson of Sebeka, MN (Wadena County), Senior Breeding Beef, was one of 14 participants who took top honors in the 2014 Livestock Interview/ Educational Seminar at the Minnesota State Fair.

The educational seminar consists of a learning workshop and an online test, a one-on-one interview and a skill-a-thon. The process is seen as a step to help insure the stability of youth livestock shows and as a positive form of youth development.

This year’s winners received a chair sponsored by the Minnesota

Livestock Breeders Association.

State Fair FFA Results Congratulations to Becky Church of the Randolph FFA chapter for taking home the grand champion banner with her Limousin heifer. Thomas Duff, also of the Randolph chapter, won the reserve grand champion award with his heifer.

4-H Youth Development Interviews Limousin juniors took top honors in the 4-H Beef Interview competition; Anna Johnson of Sebeka and Will Bollum of Northfield won in the Senior Beef Breeding category and Amelia Schatz of

Dennis Alt Dennis Alt, Double A Cattle Co. of Shawnee, Kansas was nominated to be a candidate for the North American Limousin Foundation board of directors by the NALF nominating committee.

He is a member of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association, serving as vice-president. In addition, Dennis is also a member of the NALF Commercial Committee.

Dennis and Cole Abele, Abele Cattle Co. of Nevada, MO hold an annual open house and sale the first Saturday in November at the farm in Nevada in addition to selling cattle to commercial cattlemen. They have been very active in the breed, showing cattle at three state fair open shows this year.

Curt Wieczorek Curt Wieczorek of Mount Vernon, South Dakota has been selected by the NALF nominating committee to be one of the candidates for the NALF Board of Directors.

The election will take place at the annual NALF meeting January 12, 2015 in conjunction with the NWSS in Denver, CO. The Wieczorek family have been building their program since 1975 on two simple basics, cattle that perform and exceptional customer service. This year they will be holding their 35th annual sale, which is always held the last Friday in February at the Corsica Sale Barn. The operation consists of Curt along with his wife LeAnne, their daughters, their daughters Megan, Emily and Danielle, and his parents his parents, Wallace and Noreen.

Heartland Members Nominated for NALF Board of Directors

Thank You to the Minnesota Junior Limousin Association members who hosted a beef brisket meal for the exhibitors and members of the Senior Association following the MN State Fair Open Show.

LeCenter won in the Intermediate Breeding Beef contest. Thomas Duff of Hampton won in the Senior Market Beef category.

Two 4-H livestock exhibitors were interviewed by Sara Koepke for an article titled: Minnesota 4-H: Youth Development More Than a Purple Ribbon. They explained how the educational seminar allows them to utilize and incorporate the information they’ve learned over the course of the year about their beef cattle. Both of these young people have shown Limousin cattle at the county, state, regional and national levels.

John Weber of Ramsey Co. is from St. Paul and has been in 4-H for 11 years and in the beef project for six years. He has had the opportunity to buy a few steers and show them at the Redwood Co. Fair representing Ramsey County.

John was a 2011 MN State Beef Spokesperson and a 4-H State Ambassador.

His cousin, Alison VanderWal exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin steer at the state fair this year and was part of the project bowl team for Redwood Co. a couple of years ago. “Being part of the project bowl allowed me to learn more about different species,” says VanderWal. Thank You, Juniors We want to thank the juniors and their families for serving the meal after the state fair open show Saturday, August 30. We appreciate the Hoover family of Dundas, MN for providing the beef, the other families who brought items for the picnic, and junior advisors Lonnie and Sue Schatz for organizing the meal.

The Minnesota Board of Directors met at the state fair. Pictured from L to R are Casey Fanta, Roger Wagner, Sharilyn and Mark Willette, Anna Lyon, Kevin Bachmeier, Sue Schatz and Don Biscoe.

Minnesota State Fair 4-H Champion Females

Rebecca Church of Hastings exhibited the 4-H champion Limousin female at the Minnesota State Fair.

Courtney Dohrmann of Dodge Center, MN exhibited the 4-H reserve grand champion Limousin female at the Minnesota State Fair.

Herman Farms take Grand and Reserve Females at Minnesota State Fair The Minnesota State Fair Open Limousin Show was held on Saturday, August 30th at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum in St. Paul. The Limousin Open Show was one of six breed shows that exhibited cattle over the Labor Day weekend.

Judge Scott Wall congratulated Wiley Fanta, Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN on his grand champion bull.

Judge Scott Wall of Mason City, IL evaluated the 33 head of Limousin and Lim-Flex females and bulls brought by 16 exhibitors from across the state of Minnesota.

On a day when a whopping 252,092 fairgoers passed through the gates, the Limousin show was enjoyed by a sizeable audience watching the show. The fair, better known as the Great Minnesota Get-Together, lived up to its name on show day.

The grand and reserve grand champion Limousin females were exhibited by Herman Farms of Hastings, MN. Wall named CHHF Zoey Z, a 10/5/12 daughter of DHBO Trey as the grand champion female.

She was shown by Rebecca Church of Hastings. This win completed the clean sweep, having won the FFA and 4-H Limousin shows.

Reserve grand champion honors in the female show went to CHHF Beautiful Bonus 403B, a 2/2/14 daughter of BC Lookout 7024 also exhibited by Chris Herman of Herman Farms.

Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN continued their dominance in the bull show, winning the grand champion honors with Wulf’s Amarillo 8830A, a 4/15/13 75% son of Lewis Xposition 16X.

Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN garnered the reserve grand champion banner in the bull show with MSTT Alabama 420A, a 12/22/13 son of CHTT Work Time 4925W.

Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN recieved the “Premier Breeder” and the “Premier Exhibitor” award at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair Limousin Show.

Wulf Cattle was awarded 2nd place overall breeds for the Herdsmanship award.

Following the show, The Minnesota Junior Limousin Association hosted the exhibitors, Limousin breeders, friends and family to a brisket and salad dinner on the fairgrounds.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Vol. 22 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2014

South Dakota News ...

Congratulations, Juniors Congratulations to the members of the South Dakota Junior Limousin Association for exhibiting cattle at the state fair shows in Huron.

Delaney Peterson of Pukwana took home the grand champion banner with her Limousin female in the 4-H show. Alexa Montagne of Elk Point exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin female in the 4-H show.

In the FFA show, all of the breeds showed together. Alexa Montagne won her class with LLJB Adalida 3226A. Mikayla Prouty of Hamlin Co. exhibited the grand champion steer and Owen Symens of Marshall Co. took home the reserve grand champion with his steer in the 4-H show.

Thank You Thanks to everyone who attended the SD State Fair Limousin show and picnic. It was great to see so many breeders, family and friends attend these Limousin events. Members of the SD Lim-

ousin Association grilled hamburger for the lunch following the Open Show and Junior Special Show.

We appreciate the generosity of John Bruner, Dakota Natural Beef of Winfred, SD for supplying the hamburger.

Winter Show Deadlines The deadline for the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale in Rapid City and the Sioux Empire Farm Show in Sioux Falls is November 15, 2014.

The Sioux Empire Farm Show, held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, is continuing a long tradition of holding sales and shows. The Red Carpet Show and Sale for the Limousin breed will take place Thursday, January 22, 2015. Contact John Bruner or Heather Gessner, Limousin representatives, for more information about this event.

The Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS), held at the Rapid City Convention Center, will take place Friday, February 6, 2015. The

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“The Gathering” - the South Dakota Limousin Association hosted the annual picnic after the Limousin Open Show in Huron.

show will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the sale will follow at 1:00 p.m.

Contact Chisum Peterson for further information about the BHSS. Members of the South Dakota Limousin Association, friends and family will gather the night before the show/sale for their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction. The festivities will take place Thursday evening, February 5 at the Ramkota Hotel.

SD Point Show The 2013-14 show season has ended for the South Dakota Junior Point Show Association. This

year’s top point winner for the Limousin breed was Alexa Montagne of Elk Point. The new show year is just around the corner. Go to www.sdjps.com for more information on joining the association.

The show was organized to recognize youth who participate in showing livestock throughout the state of South Dakota. Exhibitors range in age from 8-21 and accumulate points at different sanctioned shows across the state.

Points are awarded to exhibitors, not each individual animal, based on placing in each breed class.

Congratulations to Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD upon being selected the Senior Champion Showman at the South Dakota State Fair Junior Limousin Show.

Congratulations to Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, SD for being named Junior Champion showman at the South Dakota Junior Limousin show.

Application for Membership

The Heartland Limousin Association is comprised of Limousin breeders including the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, 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 55005-1701

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South Dakota State Fair Crowns Champion Limousin A large crowd of Limousin and commercial breeders were in attended the annual South Dakota State Fair Limousin Show held in Huron on August 29, 2014. The weather was perfect on show day following a day of heavy rain.

Seven exhibitors from three states brought 25 head of Limousin purebred and Lim-Flex entries before Judge Luke Lemenager of Hudson, IL to evaluate.

Taking home reserve grand champion Lim-Flex honors was BIGA Autumn 303, a 3/4/13 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Weidenbach Ranch of Highmore, SD.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was ANLZ Miss Gloria 3136A, a 4/4/13 daughter of NOLZ Rocky 1Y exhibited by Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, SD.

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Delaney Peterson exhibited the reserve grand champion purebred female with Miss L7 320A, a 4/3/13 daughter of CJSL Windfall.

Junior Special Show

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was TYEJ Formula One 3212, a 3/17/12 son of CALO Brickyard exhibited by Double A Limousin of Shawnee, KS; Jones/Benson of La Monte, MO; and Graven Cattle Co. of Lebanon, MO.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull, exhibited by Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, SD was ANLZ Twenty Below, a 2/6/14 son of MAGS Xulani.

The grand champion purebred bull was L7 Plan B4002B, a 3/20/14 son of Wulf’s Xcellsior exhibited by Peterson L7 Bar Limousin of Pukwana, SD.

Symens Brothers of Amherst, SD exhibited the reserve grand champion purebred bull. SYES Accolade 644A is a 4/26/13 son of Wulf’s Urban Cowboy.

Chris Sankey of Council Grove, KS judged the State Fair Junior Special Limousin show following the open show. He selected LSBL 342A his grand champion Lim-Flex Limousin female. The 3/10/13 daughter of SAV Brilliance was exhibited by exhibited

by Delaney Peterson of Pukwana, SD.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female in the Junior show was BIGA Autumn exhibited by Colin Weidenbach of Highmore, SD. She was also the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female in the open show.

Alexa Montagne exhibited the grand champion purebred female in both the Open and Junior shows with LLJB Adalida.

Mitch Prouty of Vienna, SD exhibited the grand champion Limousin steer.

He was a 1,296 lb. son of Wulf’s Yukon Trail.

Owen Symens of Amherst exhibited the reserve grand champion steer, a 1,322 lb. son of Wulf’s Urban Cowboy.

Following the State Fair Open and Junior Shows, the South Dakota Limousin Association hosted the annual State Fair hamburger fry and picnic. Bruner Limousin of Winfred, SD donated the Dakota Natural Beef for the hamburgers.

There were 65 exhibitors and breeders who attended the picnic.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

Lemenager selected AUTO Wendy 2772, a 10/2/12 daughter of COLE Windfall exhibited by Double A Limousin as the grand champion LimFlex female.

The purebred grand champion female was LLJB Adalida, a 3/24/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD.

South Dakota Limousin breeders get out to enjoy the Alabama concert at the SD State Fair.

This gentlemen has been involved in the Limousin breed for many years, both at the state and national levels. It was great visiting with him at the state fair this year.

Do you know the answers to these questions?

1.) Can you name him and the state where he is from?

2.) What years did he serve on the NALF board of directors?

3.) What honor did he receive at the state fair?

4.) What was his title at the state fair?

See answers on page 20.

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Vol. 22 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2014

Junior Beat Deadline Approaching for Heartland Scholarship The deadline for the Leonard Wulf Memorial Scholarship, given by the Heartland Limousin Association, will be coming up soon. Juniors interested in applying for this scholarship should contact Dean Summerbell, Executive Secretary, for an application form. Forms may be obtained by calling (612) 963-3799 or sending an e-mail to bjsummerbell@gmail.com.

Applications must be completed and turned in by February 1, 2015.

This scholarship will be awarded at the Heartland banquet held on February 10, 2015 in Des Moines in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo.

The scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors.

To qualify, individuals must complete an application and meet the following requirements: At the end of the first semester of their high school senior year, the student must submit an accumulative grade point average of 2.0 or greater.

The student must be a high school graduate.

The student must demonstrate good citizenship.

The student must demonstrate potential for success.

The student must enter a school of higher education with the intent of pursuing a career in agriculture.

The student must complete a one page essay on their interest in agriculture and what expectation they have upon graduating from college.

Parents must be a current paid member of the Heartland Limousin Association.

Scholarship winners will be required to complete a 3-5 day work study with a farm/ranch or industry related company, which will be agreed upon by the Heartland Limousin Association Board and the winners. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to the selected candidate, upon acceptance to a school or college, and shall be given directly to that institution.

Ribbon Girls

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Zoe Williams of Nevada, MO and Jillian Mudd of Knob Knoster served as ribbon girls at the Missouri State Fair Open Show on August 16.

Erin Summerbell of Andover, MN and Wendy Bollum of Northfield, MN served as ribbon girls at the Minnesota State Fair Open Show in St. Paul August 30.

Kylie Anderson of Garner, IA handed Olivia Vesey of Van Meter, IA her first place blue ribbon for winning a tough class of Limousin females at the Iowa State Fair.

Iowa Junior Limousin kids at the Iowa State Fair during down time. They are playing their version of "Spoons" using "Markers". This is what it is all about ... building friendships and making memories that will last a lifetime.

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Unable to show because of a broken leg, Grayce Beck was the ribbon girl at the Nebraska State Fair open show in Grand Island on August 27.

McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS was the “ribbon” girl at the Kansas State Fair. She also exhibited her heifer.

Sam Watts, son of Jamie and Alysia Watts of Fairfield, NE placed first in the Nebraska state tractor pull 5-year-old division. He went on to compete in the national competition September 20, 2014 in Mitchell, SD. Congratulations, Sam!

Limousin and Gelbvieh Juniors Participate in POWER Conference

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The first POWER (Peers Organizing Winning Effective Results) Conference brought together members of the Limousin (NALJA) and Gelbvieh (AGJA) Junior Associations in Denver, CO August 7-10, 2014.

While in Denver, participants were able to connect with members from the other breed association, learn more about the beef industry and enhance their leadership skills.

There were 23 Limousin juniors and 22 Gelbvieh juniors who took part in the conference.

The conference feature speakers included Kevin Ochsner, a Limousin breeder from Kersey, CO and host of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “Cattlemen to Cattlemen”. Motivational speakers Eddie Slowikowski and Cole

Smith, son of Mike and Deb Smith, Liberty Ranch of Plainville, KS engaged the participants in different team building and leadership activities.

Participants made several industry visits including Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where they participated in a ropes course team building activity and toured the agriculture research facility.

Magness Land & Cattle Limousin Ranch of Platteville gave the POWER participants a tour of their facilities and put on a mini-judging contest. A visit to the Denver Aquarium and tours of the Rocky Mountain Sire Service in Bennett, and the Jumping Cow Gelbvieh Ranch in Ramah, CO rounded out the weekend activities.

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Missouri juniors who placed in the Missouri Junior Limousin accumulated jackpot points: Bryce Johnson (3rd) of Pulaski Co, MO; Dalton Edwards (2nd) of Higginsville, and Cody Heavin (1st) of Springfield, MO received the highest points in the competition.

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Palmer Nielson of Arlington, SD and Kennedy Stern of Garden City are having a good time getting to know each other at the SD State Fair.

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Kaelyn Schilling of Edson, KS is dilligent about during her homework while she was at the Kansas State Fair with her family for the open Limousin show.

Cole Youngblood of Columbus, KS won a class with his heifer at the Kansasa State Fair.

Jumping is great fun at a cattle sale.

Kids attending the Vorthmann Private Treaty sale near Treynor IA enjoyed the jumping castle with slides the Vorthmann’s provided.

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Vol. 22 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2014

Kansas News ...

Juniors in the News

Members of the Kansas Junior Limousin Association took part in the state fair 4-H show the first weekend of the fair, September 6, 2014. Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg exhibited the grand champion LimFlex heifer and Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia took home the reserve grand champion banner in the LimFlex female show.

Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus received the grand champion trophy with her purebred Limousin heifer and Ashlee Corns of Eureka

exhibited the reserve grand champion purebred female.

The Kansas Junior Livestock Show took place the weekend of September 20-21 in Wichita. Wining the grand champion purebred Limousin female title was Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie and the reserve grand champion female was exhibited by Logan Wilson of Paola.

Kayleee Gum of Pittsburg and Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia repeated their champion and reserve

Grandpa “Tubb” Ratliff of Westphalia, KS is very proud of his granddaughter, Madison and her grand champion heifer.

grand champion titles from the 4-H show, taking home the grand and reserve grand champion banners respectively with their Lim-Flex heifers.

Limousin Female Selected Reserve Supreme Champion at Kansas State Fair It was a chilly day in Hutchinson for the Kansas State Fair Open Limousin Show held on September 12, 2014. The fair ended on a “high note” for the Limousin breed at the Supreme Drive Saturday evening, September 13. Randee Corns of Eureka, KS brought home the Reserve Supreme Champion banner with her Limousin female.

Judge John Davis of Bidwell, OH evaluated the 36 head of Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls and females exhibited by 17 exhibitors from Kansas and Missouri Friday morning.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female in the Limousin show was AUTO Wonder 448A, a 10/24/13 daughter of SAV Brilliance out of AUTO Forever exhibited by Logan Lakin of Reeds, MO.

Congratulations, Katie Katie Campbell, daughter of Chris and Karen Campbell of Tonganoxie, received the “Award of Excellence” at the 2014 NALJA show in Amarillo, TX.

The reserve grand champion purebred honors went to Ashlee Corns of Eureka, KS exhibiting Schilling’s Angel Eyes, a 4/3/13 daughter of Schilling’s Unforgiven out of Schilling’s Whispering Eye.

Davis selected Carter ’s Alan, a 7/15/13 son of Schilling’s Yannis out of Schillings Yoki, exhibited by Clay Schilling of Edson, KS as the grand champion Limousin purebred bull.

Dean Summerbell “on the mike” - he announced four state fair open shows and the Midwest Classic this year.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was TYJE Formula One 3212, a 3/17/12 son of CALO Brick Yard exhibited by Double A Limousin of Shawnee, KS; Jones/Benson of La Monte, MO; and Graven Cattle Co. of Lebanon, MO.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex honors in the bull show went to XTCC Oscar 909B, a 3/25/14 son of EF Xcessive Force out of P 909Z exhibited by Logan Lakin.

Randee Corns of Eureka, KS exhibited Schilling’s Amaretto, a 3/11/13 daughter of DHVO Trey out of MAGS Topless.

She took home the grand champion Lim-Flex banner in the Open Show and the Reserve Supreme Champion female honors in the Supreme Drive.

The grand champion purebred female was the cow/calf entry also exhibited

by Logan Lakin. PCCX 9092, a 5/3/12 daughter of MCBN Salvador out of MCBN Wynda was shown with her 3/25/14 bull calf at side.

Jordan Dye of Paola, KS exhibited the reserve grand champion purebred Limousin bull with JDYE Artic Wind, a 10/30/13 son of JDYE X Factor out of ASMA Whirl Wind.

Marsha and Clay Schilling of Edson, KS along with Randy Corns of Eureka “groom” in preparation for the state fair show.

4-H Winners

K a r s y n Yo u n g l o o d , c h a m p i o n purebred Limousin heifer

Ashlee Corns – reserve champion purebred heifer

In Memoriam Kaylee Gum – champion Lim-Flex heifer

Maycee Ratliff – reserve champion Lim-Flex heifer

Roman “Breeze” DeLaTorre, 71, of Chanute, KS passed away August 31, 2014. Services were held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute on September 4, 2014. He was the husband of Debbie DeLaTorre, long-time secretary/treasurer for the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association.

He graduated from Chanute High School and joined the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam. Roman enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, hunting, golfing, playing softball, and cheering for the Raiders. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

Roman is survived by his wife, Debbie, son Richard (Tracy) of Piqua, KS; daughters Stephanie (Rudy) of Kansas City and Kelly (David) of Olympia, WA; two sisters, three brothers, and four grandchildren.

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Courtney Youngblood of Columbus, KS “grooms” her daughter, Karsyn’s hair before the KS state fair open show.

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Vol. 22 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2014

Iowa News ...

Iowa Tour and Annual Meeting Plans have been changed for this year’s Iowa Limousin Association annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction. A new format was discussed and voted on at the last board meeting. Mark your calendars for November 15, 2014.

The day will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and tour of two farms; the Roberts Farms in Corning, IA and Long and Sons Limousin in Afton.

Roberts Farms were selected as the 2013 North American Limousin Foundation “Commercial Producer of the Year.

Lunch will be provided along the way, and the day will conclude with the annual meeting, dinner and benefit auction. This will take place, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Afton Community Center.

Please RSVP by email or phone to Sarah Long by November 3, 2014. You can contact Sarah or William Long for more information by calling them at 641/782-3770 or sending an email to longlimo@iowatelcomm.net.

Additional information will also be posted on the Iowa Limousin

Association website: www.iowalimousin.org.

Congratulations, Juniors Congratulations to these Iowa Junior Limousin Association members for taking home the grand or reserve grand champion banners from the 4-H and FFA shows at the Iowa State Fair.

Mara Anderson of Garner exhibited the grand champion Limousin 4-H heifer. Olivia Vesey of Van Meter had the reserve grand champion female.

Christian Danker of Avoca exhibited the grand champion Limousin in the 4-H Market Beef show. Katie Walrod of Moorland took home the reserve grand champion banner with her market beef animal.

Bailey Walrod of Moorland exhibited the grand champion Limousin heifer in the FFA show.

Anna Radcliff of Eldridge, IA received the reserve grand champion in the FFA show with her Limousin heifer.

We also want to congratulate Abby Butler of Lacona. She was the winner of the Iowa Beef Heifer

The ILA sponsored supper the night before the Iowa State Fair Open Limousin Show. It was a big hit, serving over 100 Limousin breeders and families.

award. She purchased her heifer at the 2014 Iowa Beef Expo Limousin sale and showed it at the Iowa State Fair. She had the highest placing of all the heifers bought at the Expo and shown by Iowa juniors. Abby will receive a $500 cash prize for her high place finish.

Thank You Thanks to all the breeders who brought cattle to the Iowa State Fair Open Show and to all the Limousin enthusiasts who came to support the breeders at the show.

We also appreciate everyone who attended the beef dinner in the Limousin aisle the night before the show. We fed approximately 125 people. It was a great time to socialize, reconnect with friends, and view the great cattle at the fair. We also want to thank Grant and Brenda Anderson for organizing the meal, Lowell Hermon for

making the cheesy hash brown potatoes and the baked beans, and for all the breeders who brought bars and cookies.

Wanted: Expo Entries The 2015 Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Show and Sale will be held February 10-11th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. It’s never too early to start thinking about your consignments. This is a great opportunity to market your animals.

Contact Ann Vorthmann at 712/466-2863 for information about the Expo or entry forms. The deadline for entries is December 10, 2014.

The Heartland Limousin Association will hold their annual banquet the night before the sale, February 10, at the FFA building west of the cattle barn on the state fairgrounds.

DLMC About Time exhibited by Dustin and Lauren Mohrhauser of Lura Limousin, Delavan, MN was selected as reserve grand champion bull.

About Time is a 9/22/13 son of CJSL Windfall.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was The Devils Cat, a 3/25/14 son of MC Cowboy Cut exhibited by Megan Ahrendsen of Sioux Rapids, IA.

Midwest Classic Held at Clay Co. Fair in Spencer Limousin cattle from five breeders from Iowa and Minnesota were shown at the annual Midwest Classic Cattle show at the Clay County Fair in Spencer, IA September 13, 2014. The Limousin portion of the show was judged by David Weese of Manning, IA.

The Venners exhibited the reserve grand champion female with JBV Elizabeth, a 1/15/14 daughter of MRL X Rated.

Weese selected JBV Raspberry Swirl, a 10/9/13 daughter of Wulf’s Yankee exhibited by Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA his grand champion female.

Venner Limousin exhibited the grand champion Limousin bull with JBV Wind Talker, a 3/25/13 son of Wulf’s Army General.

Grand champion Lim-Flex female honors went to Brett Lange of Paulina, IA with a 4/20/13 daughter of LH War Hero 195W.

The exhibitors appreciated the breeder support from Iowa and Minnesota who attended the show.

A barbeque beef lunch sponsored by the exhibitors followed the Classic event.

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57 Head Shown at Iowa State Fair Open Show

Perfect summer weather greeted fairgoers to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 11, 2014.

The Limousin Open Show drew a large group of spectators as 27 exhibitors from Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas brought 57 head of Limousin cattle to be evaluated

by Dr. John Rayfield of Bryan, TX. A glitch in the online registrations contributed to four exhibitors who were unable to show. However, the quality of cattle was superior and the Limousin show was considered a success.

Limousin breeders, friends and family were treated to a brisket dinner with all the trimmings by the Iowa Limousin Association on Sunday, August 10.

The grand champion purebred bull was exhibited by Ashley McKinney of Stilwell, KS with Ashley’s Black Dirt 209B, a 2/18/14 son of Red Dirt Laredo 503Y. Congratulations to Flatland Limousin of Moorland, IA for being selected the Iowa State Fair Limousin Herdsman for 2014. (From L-R) Bruce, Amy, Katie, Carson, and Bailey Walrod. State Fair Livestock Superintendent Tim Heindel and Arena Manager “Maverick” VerSteeg congratulate the Walrod family on their award.

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February 10, 2015 Des Moines, IA

The grand champion purebred female was the cow/calf entry exhibited

by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE. VL Zowie, a 3/4/12 daughter of Wulf’s Xistance V638X along with her 1/13/14 bull calf sired by SAV Final Answer was named grand champion.

Reserve grand champion purebred honors in the female show went to CJSL 3359A, a 9/10/13 daughter of DHVO Deuce exhibited by Linhart Limousin of Leon, IA. She was also selected Iowa Champion female (born and raised in Iowa).

Halley Linhart of Weldon, IA captured the grand champion Lim-Flex honors with her heifer, AUTO Always Yours, a 2/15/13 daughter of Dameron First Class.

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Linhart Limousin received the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex banner with CJSL 3332A, a 9/6/13 daughter of EBFL Yipsilanti 420Y.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was exhibited by Korynn Clason.

Judge Rayfield selected the bull calf from her winning cow/calf duo, a 1/13/14 calf sired by SAV Final Answer.

Reserve grand champion honors in the Lim-Flex bull show went to Venner Limousin of Breda, IA with JBV Boomer, a 1/18/13 son of DVFC Arrowhead.

The reserve grand champion purebred bull was JBV Wind Talker 316A, a 3/5/13 son of Wulf’s Army General 5093 exhibited by Venner Limousin.

Wind Talker was also named Iowa Champion bull.

Deb Vorthmann Newest Member of The Showtimes “Hall of Fame” Deb Vorthmann of Silver City, Iowa is the newest member of The Showtimes “Hall of Fame”. She was featured in the September/ October issue of the magazine.

The Showtimes began the “Hall of Fame” in 2009 and have included new inductees with each issue.

To be inducted, individuals must achieve something great in the livestock industry. They may be an exhibitor, judge, show official or someone who makes a great impression.

Deb, daughter of Roger and Ann Vorthmann, grew up on a century farm in the rolling hills of southwest Iowa near Treynor. The family raises corn, soybeans, and alfalfa along with their Limousin herd of cattle. For the past 12 years they have held a private treaty sale the last Saturday of September.

She began showing in 4-H when she was ten years old. Her Dad did the clipping at that time.

Deb showed at her first National Junior Limousin Show in 1988 in Des Moines and has been to every national show since with the exception of one year. Her first show heifer, Amarillo, was purchased at the Iowa Beef Expo.

As the saying goes, “the rest is

history”. Deb went on to have had the honor of raising and exhibiting several Bred-and-Owned champions at the NALJA show as well as the NWSS. Her goal when attending the shows was to find the best presented show cattle and watch them being clipped and fitted. Then she would practice what she saw. After much practice, Deb’s work is now near perfection and she is hired across the country to fit cattle for other breeders.

In 2002 she was honored to have been selected as the Limousin “Herdsman of the Year” at the NWSS in Denver. Deb is a beef leader for the 4-H club that she was in as a child. She also helps put on a showmanship clinic at the county fair. She is a professor for Stock Show U, where she has the opportunity to share her knowledge with young exhibitors.

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Reducing the Risk of Calf Scours in Fall-Calving Herds Fall calving has several advantages. One of the least discussed advantages to fall-calving is the reduction of risk to an outbreak of scours. Neonatal calf diarrhea (commonly called “calf scours”) is one of the most costly disease entities in the beef cattle business.

Fall-calving herds have the help of the hot, late summer sunshine to reduce the buildup and spread of the pathogens that cause calf diarrhea.

Whether you have spring or fall-calving cows (or both) there are some key management procedures that will reduce the likelihood of a scours outbreak in your calves. These procedures are meant to decrease the pathogen exposure to the newborn calf.

• Calve in clean and dry areas.

• Calve heifers earlier than the cow herd.

• Avoid congregating.

• Avoid hay feeding in calving pastures by setting aside pastures during the summer to stockpile forage for utilization during calving time.

• Move pairs to larger pastures promptly.

• If hay is fed, use hay feeders and move feeders frequently.

• Use biosecurity and biocontainment measures for all herd additions.

• Isolate, quarantine, and perform appropriate tests on all herd additions.

• Introduce pregnant herd additions at least 30 days prior to the start of calving season. This will allow time for exposure to new pathogens, antibody development and secretion of antibodies into the colostrum.

• Do not add calves to the herd until the youngest calf in the herd is over 30 days of age. Buying a calf at a livestock auction or from a dairy for a cow that has lost a calf can introduce diseases that your herd may not have immunity against.

Isolation and treatment: • Remove sick calves from the herd immediately. One sick calf can produce overwhelming pathogen exposure by shedding

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as many as 100 million bacteria or viruses per milliliter of feces (500 million bacteria and or viruses per teaspoon of feces).

• Visit with your local large animal veterinarian to determine best treatment options for the pathogens affecting your calves.

• Treating the sick calves should occur after handling the well calves. Clean and disinfect all equipment. Clothing, boots, gloves, etc. worn while treating sick calves should not be worn when handling well calves.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

Pioneer Limousin breeder Ron Holland of Wichita, KS and former Kansas State Fair Superintendent came to see the Limousin Show on September 12. He visited with Gayle Bayless of Waukarusa, KS before the show began.

Questions on page 13.

Answers: 1.) Ron Holland, originally from Osage, Kansas 2.) He was elected to the NALF board of directors in 1984, 1987, 1996 and 1999, serving as treasurer in 1989.

3.) Ron was inducted into the Kansas State Fair “Wall of Fame” in September, 2012.

4.) He took on the role of Beef Superintendent at the KS State Fair in 1998 and served in that capacity for the next 12 years.

with these upcoming prospects

Fall is the season where we see if the breeding decisions we made

a year ago were successful. As we drive through the pastures and look at this year’s calves, we feel we achieved that feat. Watch for these studs and their mates in our 2015 production sale.

15 TREF heifers bred to JYF Yieldmaster, TREF Zenith, and DLVL Aerosmith.

For Sale 20 TREF “from the heart of the herd” open heifers sired by Pr ivately TREF Braveheart 207B (CF Jim Dandie x Jim Dandie, TREF Ujoint, Richmond Xander, and Stetson.

JBAK Montana)

TREF Big Guns 836B (CF Jim Dandie x Richmond Xander)

“Where Muscle Still Matters Sale” February 14, 2015

Check us out Facebook and www.treftzlimousin.com under “Fall Preview” and “Females For Sale”

TREF Boulder 739B (TREF Zenith x TREF Warlord)

Treftz Limousin

TREF Bentley 425B (TREF Zeus x RPLF Platinum)

Glenn Treftz 605.226.2542 • cell 605.380.0014 12510 370th Ave., Wetonka, SD 57481 Email: treftz@nvc.net • www.treftzlimousin.com

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Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale Draws Great Crowd Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, Iowa held their 12th annual “Focus on Family Values” Private Treaty Sale at their farm on September 27, 2014.

A large crowd of buyers from five states took advantage of the sunny 80 degree weather to evaluate and purchase the Vorthmann offering.

After very brisk biding, the high-selling bull, VL Bruiser 409B, a 1/25/14 double black, homozygous polled son of Wulf’s Yankee K689Y out of RMKR Unequaled 812U was purchased by Treftz Limousin of Wetonka, SD for $7,000.

Lammert Farms of Treynor, IA purchased VL Banker 423B, a 2/14/14 double black, scurred son of Wulf’s Xistance out of VL Trixie 720T for $4,000.

Bob and Mary Bosch of Indianola, IA purchased a female from Roger and Ann Vorthmann

Cheramie Viator of Childress, TX purchased two high-selling heifers.

VL Brandy 417B, a 2/11/14 double black, double polled daughter of EXLR Dakota out of Upon A Star 913W brought $6,100.

The Vorthmann Family – Back row - Josh, Erica, Deb, Garin, & Chad. Front row - Emlyn, Ann, Ava, Roger, Dru, Mason.

Volume buyers at the Vorthmann sale were Baier Farms of Griswold, IA purchasing five females, Cheramie Viator with three females, and Emerald Nelson of Council Bluffs purchasing two steers.

Averages: 4 Bulls............................................$4,500 1 Pair................................................3,700 11 Females......................................4,064 5 Steers...........................................1,590 Total: 22 Lots................................$3,380

Roger, Ann, and Deb Vorthmann thanked the Clason family (Korynn, Lance, Erin, and Kolbryn) of Beaver City, NE for their purchase of the high-selling female at the Vorthmann sale.

The high-selling female was VL Bombshell 402B, a 1/11/14 double black, double polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of VL Xclusive 002X. She was purchased by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE for $7,800.

Viator also purchased VL Belle Rose 406B, a 1/22/14 double black, double polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of VL Rockette 529R for $5,900.

Bosch Farms of Indianola IA purchased VL Bridget 407B, a 1/23/14

Four generations of the Baier family from Griswold, IA purchased five females from the Vorthmann sale. They purchased a female that had four generations of Vorthmann genetics still on the farm. One could say “four generations purchased four generations”. Attending the sale were Fritz and Melisa, daughter Paige (7) son Bradley (5), Steve and Barb, and Randall Baier.

Roger Vorthmann thanked Brian, Becky and Kayla Brant of Osceola, IA for their purchase of a high-selling female at their private treaty sale.

red, double polled daughter of Richmond Xander SRD 22X out of VL Umay 844U for $4,100.

VL Brinley 436B, a 4/3/14 double black, double polled daughter of Wulf’s Xistance out of VL Xcitement was purchased by Kayla Brant of Osceola, IA for $4,000.

Steer buyers from the Vorthmann offering were Makenzie Putman, E m e r a l d N e l s o n a n d Ty l e r Christensen, all of Treynor, IA

The Vorthmann’s appreciated the purchases from Cheramie Viator of Childress, TX who purchased three females.

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Heartland

Highlights from the

Former Limousin World Reps Kiley McKinna and Kristian Rennert were at the Nebraska State Fair Limousin Open Show in Grand Island.

“After you get the floor swept, the mop bucket is in the broom closet.”

Bob Yackley of Onida, SD visited with commercial producers Wayne Nelson from Langford, SD at the South Dakota picnic following the State Fair open show.

Nebraska State Fair Limousin Superintendent Gerald “Gus” Gustafson of West Point (right) visited with Leon Vogel of Gothenburg, NE at the Nebraska State Fair.

The Livestock facility at the Nebraska Sate Fair in Grand Island is a marvelous venue for showing cattle.

Signs are a nice touch at fall sales.

Minnesota Junior Limousin members held their meeting at the Minnesota State Fair following the open show on August 30.

Roger Vorthmann conducts the bidoff sale at the Vorthmann “Focus on Family Values” Private Treaty sale September 27.

The Linhart crew from Leon, IA relax after the state fair open show.

Hutchinson Community College student Morgan Compton of Nevada, MO took time out of her busy school schedule to show her heifer at the Kansas State Fair.

Chance Schilling of Springfield, MO is a real trooper. Recovering from a broken ankle, Chance used his cane and participated in the Missouri Open Show.

Traditional Midwestern picnic. Women talking at one table and men talking at another. The conversations were probably quite different at each table.

It was a cold reception for Roger Vorthmann and daughter Deb who took the ALS Ice Bucket challenge.

Ann took delight in pouring the icy concoction ever so slowly on them.

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I’d like to see a new bull!

Long-time Limousin breeder Ed Slusher of Osage, KS visited with Chris Campbell of Tonganoxie, KS at the Kansas State Fair.

A large crowd of spectators watched the Limousin show at the Missouri State Fair.

Kansas State Fair Limousin exhibitors waited for their class to be called into the ring.

Bruce and Kelly Schrag of Moundridge, KS took in the Kansas State Fair Limousin show.

Well known Judge Kevin Jensen of Courtland, KS sorted the Missouri State Fair Open Limousin Show in Sedalia.

Give us a call!

Prepare for a Successful Spring Calving Season Someone once said, “Success occurs when Opportunity meets with Preparation.”

Planning for next spring’s calving season can help increase the chances of success.

There are several steps that would be good to conduct in November or December to ensure success in February, March, and April, according to an Oklahoma State University Extension news release.

• Equipment: Before calving season starts, do a walk-through of pens, chutes and calving stalls. Make sure all are clean, dry, strong, safe and functioning correctly.

• Protocol: Before calving season starts, develop a plan of what to do, when to do it, who to call for help (along with phone numbers), and how to know when you need help.

Make sure all family members or helpers are familiar with the plan. It may help to write it out and post copies in convenient places.

Talk to the local veterinarian about the protocol and incorporate his/her suggestions. Your veterinarian will be a lot more helpful when you have an emergency if you have talked a few times during regular hours.

• Supplies: Always have the following: disposable obstetrical sleeves, non-irritant antiseptic, lubricant, obstetrical chains (60 inches and/or two 30 inches chains), two obstetrical handles, mechanical calf pullers and injectable antibiotics.

Many lubricants have been used and one of the best lubricants is probably the simplest – non-detergent soap and warm water.

Do not forget the simple things like a good flashlight with extra batteries and some old towels or a roll of paper towels.

It may be helpful for you to have all these things and other items you may want to include packed into a bucket to make up an obstetrical kit so you can grab everything at once.

Herman & Judy Symens 605/698-4870 • Sisseton, SD www.limigene.com bulls@limigene.com

1-800-722-2079

Tuesday n November 25, 2014 n 6 PM www.DVAuction.com

The 1st “Online Only” Wulf Cattle Female Auction

Selling 125 head of registered Limousin, Lim-Flex and Angus bred cows and heifers This select offering of Wulf Cattle females represents the same trusted genetics the beef industry has relied upon for more than 25 years. Not only do buyers have the opportunity to purchase females from Limousin’s most proven genetics, they can also take advantage of the total Wulf Advantage program.

Watch for more information in the November Limousin World. Also, watch for videos of the sale females at www.WulfCattle.com.

Schedule: October 15: Cattle available for viewing at Sandy Ridge (Atkinson, Neb.) after October 15 November 1: Videos will be available by Nov. 1 n

Interested buyers can register anytime at DVAuction.com

November 25: The video-only sale will be broadcast live at 6:00 PM on Nov. 25 n

Auctioneer: C.K. Sonny Booth

Go to www.DVAuction.com for bidding information

Visit www.WulfCattle.com for embryos and private treaty bulls for sale currently.

26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 / Office: (320) 392-5802 Fax: (320) 392-5319 / Office E-mail: Wulf@WulfCattle.com / www.WulfCattle.com