Sept/Oct 2014 Heartbeat Magazine

Limousin Heart Beat

Official Publication of the heartland Limousin Association • Sept/Oct 2014

News Back In Time...............23, 26 Covering Ground.............4-5 Fullblood News.................25 HLA Regional Show....12-13 Heartland Calendar............3 Heartland Highlights ........29 Junior Beat..................14-15 NALJA Report........16-17, 30 On The Road Again.........6-7 Recipe of the Month...........6

State News Iowa News........................24 Kansas News..................8-9 Minnesota News...............20 Missouri News.............26-27 Nebraska News................18 South Dakota News.....22-23 Wisconsin News...............10

Advertisers Bullis Creek Ranch.............7 Crockett Rose Branch......15 Double A Limousin............19 Edwards Limousin............10 Fullblood Alliance............. 11

BIF Conference Looks to Industry’s Future Reprinted from the Western Livestock Journal — Dr. Bob Hough, WLJ Correspondent

The Annual Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) meeting was recently held in Lincoln, NE, with an eye on future genetic improvement in the beef industry. This included the role of the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC), increasing cattle output through efficiency, selection for novel traits and new models for genetic selection.

The program started with a review of the last 50 years of MARC research and what we can expect in the future. MARC has been instrumental in the past in characterizing of breeds for various traits, which has resulted in among other things, the a crossbreed EPD adjustments.

In the early years, MARC work on biologically defining breeds had a big influence on which breeds became popular and those that faded into obscurity. In the future, MARC will do breeding studies on the 18 breeds that have the largest impact on the beef industry.

It is important to note that all of their work on various traits will include genomics. This will include revisiting retained heterosis on various crosses and hybrids.

This work has not been done since the 1970s, and should be very beneficial to the industry.

They are also looking at more

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useful ways to calculate and disseminate across-breed EPD adjustments.

The value of the MARC research in the past and the future cannot be overstated.

Another theme of the conference was increasing production through selection for various traits like maintenance and reproduction efficiency and disease resistance.

Reproduction has been shown to be a more economically important

trait when compared to growth and carcass, and improved genetic potential for reproductive traits is the best way for the industry to increase output. This will include genomically-enhanced genetic predictions for heifer pregnancy, stayability and longevity. It was noted that a heifer that breeds in the first cycle will produce over 400 additional pounds in her lifetime compared to those that breed later

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 11-15. 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.

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as yearlings.

Feed is 70 percent of the expense in cattle production and 70 percent of all feed goes to meeting maintenance requirements making this a large target for genetic improvement. University of Illinois scientists have shown that improved feed efficiency during heifer development equated to improved maintenance energy efficiency in two-year-old dams.

They observed no decrease in production for traits like reproduction and weaning weight for the more efficient dams, which were eating less feed. It was also noted during the conference that increased acres of forage available to the beef industry would come from low quality feed sources such as corn stalks, and cattle needed to be genetically designed to excel in these types of environments.

Selection for novel traits such as increased nutrient value of beef and disease resistance was also a hot topic. Our industry annually loses $1 billion from the morbidity and mortality associated with Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD).

In a number of studies, BRD has been shown to be a heritable trait, so selection for BRD resistance can be effective.

To build genetic predictions for BRD will take both the collection of phenotypes and genomics.

One of the exciting items discussed at BIF was the building of new models to produce EPDs taking advantage of new computer processing capabilities. This will include adding genomics into the main models to produce genomically enhanced EPDs. This has been difficult to achieve for many breed associations forcing them to currently blend the genomics information in post-analysis.

This blending procedure has many drawbacks including information not flowing through the pedigree.

Enhancements in computer technology could allow associations to calculate the true accuracy of a genetic prediction rather than the BIF estimated procedure currently utilized by the industry.

Weekly and even daily national cattle evaluations should be in the reach for many more associations while currently only Angus does

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a weekly evaluation to produce EPDs. Another novel item discussed was the prenatal environment’s effect on gene activation. It has been shown that prenatal stressors can affect gene expression in progeny and grand-progeny. This and other talks highlighted the need to combine optimum management along with genetic selection.

As the industry moves forward with new trait selection, a review of economically relevant traits (ERTs) versus indicator traits was done by Dr. Bruce Golden. The classic example of ERT was calving ease versus birth weight.

Birth weight is an indicator trait while the main trait of interest is calving ease, so calving ease EPD should be the trait a producer looks at for making selection decisions for calving ease. Birth weights should still be collected as they are correlated to calving ease, but this information should be put into the calving ease calculation, and ideally, not published at all.

The problem with selecting using both the ERT and indicator simultaneously is it actually decreases the accuracy of selection compared to using the ERT alone.

Examples of ERTs that the industry needed to be calculating genetic predictions for in the future included efficiency, disease resistance/survivability and adaptability.

Another topic, especially in the producer panels, was indexes.

Indexes have become more commonplace in the industry, but the question was raised as to whether we are getting too many?

Like ERTs, it was felt that fewer, more meaningful indexes covering wider segments of production would be helpful. It was noted that our current system has led to fads and does not account well enough for production environments. The take home message was that the three big costs to a cow/calf operation are feed, labor and depreciation, while revenue is a function of weaning weight, weaning rate (percent of calf crop weaned) and price.

All in all, BIF was again a big success, and every serious cattle producer should think about attending every year.

Norwegian Visitors Attend North Dakota State Fair

A family from Skien, Norway attended the North Dakota State Fair in Minot on July 21, 2014.

Terje Kristoffersen along with his wife, Guro Vale Kvavik and sons Knut, age 16, and Eivin, age 12, took in the sights of the fair and the cattle show.

Terje is a principal of a Norwegian agriculture prep school, similar to our junior college. He wanted to meet with cattle producers from the Upper Midwest and discuss the Telemark Cattle in Norway.

He brought literature about the Norwegian Genetic Resource Center, which is responsible for the conservation and sustainable management of Norway’s national livestock breeds. In addition, the

center is responsible for following up rare breeds native to Norway; Dola, Eastern Red Polled, Western Red Polled, Sided Tronder and Nordlan, Telemark and Western Fjord Cattle.

Limousin breeders Jerry and Norma Effertz of Velva, ND; Tom and Rita Vaughn of Cavalier, ND; Herman and Judy Symens of Sisseton, SD; Cookie and Mary Nielson of Arlington, SD; and Dean and Bev Summerbell of East Bethel, MN spent part of the day with the Kristoffersen family.

The Limousin Open Show took place in the morning and then the group had a hamburger lunch from Tubby’s Burger Stand. The group had an interesting discussion about the cattle industry in America and Norway.

Heartland Calendar

September

9-11 Husker/Harvest Days – Grand Island, NE 12 Kansas State Fair Open Show – Hutchinson, KS 13 Midwest Classic Open Limousin Show, Clay County Fair – Spencer, IA 27 World Beef Expo Limousin Show, WI State Fairgrounds – West Allis, WI 27 Vorthmann Limousin Annual “Focus on Family Values” Private Treaty Sale, at the farm – Treynor, IA

October

12 Heart of Missouri/Cattle Drive Fullblood Sale, Laclede County Fairgrounds – Lebanon, MO 16-19 .Minnesota Beef Expo, MN State Fairgrounds – St. Paul, MN 19 Minnesota Beef Expo Junior Limousin Show, MN State Fairgrounds – St. Paul 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

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1 “Fundamentally Focused Female Sale & Open House”, Double A Farm – Nevada, MO 3 Bullis Creek Mature Cowherd Dispersal – Burwell, NE 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 annual meeting, banquet/benefit auction – Afton, IA 22 Broken Arrow S Sale – McLaughlin, SD 23 Legacy Farms Fall Online Sale – Witt, IL 29 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale, at the farm – Indianola, IA

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Vol. 22 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2014 was the 5th branding held in this area of North Dakota during the week of May 26-31, 2014. It was great to see the spirit of cooperation and camaraderie that took place to accomplish the necessary task of branding, dehorning, castrating, and vaccinating the spring crop of some 300 calves. It also provided the opportunity to spray

Tradition Survives Amid the Changing Landscape

By Dean Summerbell

Being an old history teacher, I have a love for tradition. In a changing world where the only sure thing is change, I believe tradition is the only value that connects us to our heritage.

Such is the tradition of branding cattle on the big ranches where technology could easily overtake

the practice of identifying ownership. It is the social aspect of the cattle round-up with the neighboring ranchers and family members who gather on an annual basis to exercise the rite of spring that has existed for centuries.

The Tescher Ranch, located 37 miles from the nearest town of Beach in western North Dakota,

Heartland Limousin Association Officers

Cash Schilling......................... President Jim Venner...................... Vice President Andy Peterson......................... Secretary Jerry Meek.............................. Treasurer Ed Bergler – Ex-officio

Executive Secretary & Advertising Sales 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

Directors

Kansas

Cash Schilling (785) 694-2806

Edson, KS 67733

South Dakota Glenn Treftz (605) 380-0014 Wetonka, SD

Minnesota Mark Willette (605) 695-3129 Delavan, MN 56023

Missouri Nebraska

Shaun Edwards (660) 441-0811 Mark Nutter (308) 645-2514

New Bloomfield, MO 65063 Thedford, NE

Wisconsin Financial Secretary Andy Peterson (715) 417-2253 Ann Vorthmann (712) 566-2863 Osceola, WI 54020 31112 Hwy 6, Treynor, IA 51575

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Jim Venner Mike Henderson Breda, IA 51436 Wellsville, MO 63384 (712) 830-8381 (573) 684-2773

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But what has changed on the landscape are the oil wells that have brought wealth to those who hold mineral rights. In addition, there has been an increase in truck traffic for those who ranch the grassy buttes.

Steele Tescher rides in to heel the calf.

the cow herd with insect repellent.

The Teschers have been ranching in Western North Dakota for over 80 years. Ray Tescher, following in the tradition of his father, Alvin, and grandfather, Matt, operates the family ranch along with the help of his sons Steele and Tanner. The Tescher name is synonymous with rodeo. Alvin and his brothers, Jim and Tom, were bronc riders in the 1950’s.

The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame recognized Jim as the 1957 Saddle Bronc champion at the Oklahoma City Finals.

I have known the Tescher family about 50 years. I used to “rassle” the calves at this branding. Age has dictated no such exercise this year; however, a 92-year old neighbor tried his hand at wrestling six calves and even heeled a few bawling calves at a branding earlier in the week.

Horses have not been replaced by four-wheelers when it comes to cattle on the ranch. In a special connection to our breed, four saddle horses purchased by Ray Tescher from Liberty Ranch in Plainville, KS are used in the ranch operation.

The brand.

Oil wells bring change to Western North Dakota.

Branding now takes place in the shadows of oil pumpers Scoria covered roads bring business to the tire shops. Rattlesnakes bring a heightened awareness of the always present Badlands dangers.

Most of our readers are familiar with the branding procedures.

This is intended to remind all of us of our past and the way it used to be. The necessary work the day of the branding was completed without cell phones, laptops, and radios. Cowboys worked, talked, and laughed with each other.

They renewed their friendship with ranch kids who now work in different locations of the country

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Branding irons heating up.

Ranch owner Ray Tescher looks satisfied with the day’s events.

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Pointers for Agricultural Assets and Sustainability

By David Hunt, Financial Services Representative, Princor Registered Representative

Sustainability is a buzz-word of the day. The media commonly defines agricultural sustainability as a product that is produced without causing a carbon foot-print.

I would define sustainability as a farming/ranching family that has been in existence for six generations! My great-great-grandfather homesteaded in Kansas and he raised Shorthorn cattle. Today, the three generations that are still living continue to work the land and care for the cattle – now purebred Limousin.

That is sustainability!

Naturally, cattlemen want to preserve what has taken them a lifetime to accumulate. To leave a legacy to your loved ones for generations to come is a moment of pride – and rightfully so. Most people spend more time planning their vacations than they do their retirement strategy.

However, it is important to begin planning early. Increasingly complex tax laws and a volatile, ever-changing economy make estate planning a necessity. Having a plan in place ensures that your estate will be distributed the way that you choose.

A succession plan should be flexible. Family circumstances, finances, market outlooks, and health situations change daily.

Your succession plan needs to have the flexibility to change when necessary.

Here are three questions ag producers should consider as they begin their estate planning: 1.) Who should inherit your assets?

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but returned to help, thus keeping them connected with their heritage.

Ray’s brothers Bob, Jeff, and John returned to continue the family tradition.

The crew of wrestlers.

If you are married, before you can decide who should inherit your assets, you must consider marital rights in your state. If you die without a will or living trust, state law will dictate how much passes to your spouse. (Example: in Nebraska state law says if you die without a will or trust only 50% of your assets pass to your wife, the other 50% are divided between your living children.)

Ask yourself these questions: • Should your assets be divided fairly or equally among your heirs?

• Do you wish to include grandchildren or others as beneficiaries?

• Would you like to leave any assets to charity?

• Would you like to maintain control, even after your passing, with the use of a trust?

• What are your childrens’ longrange plans?

2.) Which assets should they inherit?

• You may want to consider special questions when transferring certain types of assets. For example: • If the operation is a corporation, should the stock pass only to those who are active?

• Should those not involved in the business be compensated with assets of comparable value?

• What are the tax implications of passing various assets?

3.) When and how should they Ranchers continue the value of relying on one another. It was refreshing to see that tradition still holds value to those who labor in the vast grassland of the agriculture community.

inherit the assets?

To determine when and how your beneficiaries should inherit your assets, you need to focus on three factors: • The potential age and maturity of the beneficiaries • The financial needs of you and your spouse during your lifetimes • The tax implications The biggest mistake people make in their planning is analysis paralysis – doing nothing. Usually the conservation of transition planning begins but soon ends because of frustration due to a lack of knowledge of various planning techniques.

No two family businesses are the same. The family dynamics of each family are different and an individualized plan is necessary.

Don’t get frustrated with the process. Engage with a team of professionals who know the questions to ask and the current planning techniques that can be utilized. You will be surprised at the ‘out-of-the-box’ ideas that they may present.

Your legacy can be passed along for generations to come with just a little planning – that’s sustainability!

Editor’s Note: Dave Hunt is the son of Charlie and Nancy Hunt of Hunt Limousin Ranch located at Oxford, NE. He is an independent retirement/investment advisor that specializes in family business and agriculture estate planning. His experience growing up on a cattle ranch gives Dave a better understanding of the needs and concerns of ranchers. He has become a recognized leader in the financial estate planning industry. You may contact Dave with any questions at: pfg.hunt@gmail.com.

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In Memoriam

Ken Ludwick Ken Ludwick, a long-time Limousin breeder and resident of Loveland, CO passed away July 29, 2014 in Lake Placid, FL. Services were held August 6 at the Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland.

He attended Colorado A&M, majoring in Animal Husbandry.

He was very proud to be the first person in his family to go to college.

Ken and his wife, Paddy, bought a dairy in Ft. Lupton, CO following his graduation. He was named “Farmer of the Year” and also worked for Proctor and Gamble in Scottsbluff, NE and Ft. Collins, CO. Ten years later they moved to Loveland, CO, bought Loveland Turf Farm and began raising Limousin cattle.

The family was very active in the local and regional cattle associations. He was on the county fair board, he had served as president of the Larimer County Cattleman’s Association, he was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Colorado Limousin Association, and the Heartland Limousin Association, where Paddy was a member of the board of directors.

Ken is survived by his wife, Paddy of Lake Placid, FL; two children Sandy (Tom) Steinruck of Okeechobee, FL and David (Gari Lee) of Greeley, CO; six grandchildren and many other friends and family members.

Mark Your Calendar

2015 HLA Regional Show Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont, MN June 5-6

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Vol. 22 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2014 has tried my patience. I am not used to just “sitting around”. I like to be active; however, the scooter was a great help (I never did master the use of crutches). I did manage to travel to Minot, ND for the state fair and Huron, SD for the Summer Spotlight Show. I got around just fine; however, I moved at a snail’s pace.

Chance Schilling is an “expesurgery on my foot. My problem By: Bev Summerbell rienced” scooter driver. I should This has been a most unusual was genetic, my Mom had the have taken lessons from him, same foot ailment and she did not summer for me. June was filled with junior shows including the have anything done. As she got especially when maneuvering on HLA regional show and the field older, it became more difficult for chipped blacktop and grassy areas days in Iowa, Kansas, and Missou- her to walk. I am a very active per- with hidden holes. My wheel got ri. In addition, I taught Vacation son and decided I needed to have “stuck” in a hole and a very nice Bible School for kindergarten, first the problem taken care of before I young man, about 14, asked if I and graders the last week of June. found myself in the same situation. needed help. I do appreciate all Needless to say, being confined the ramps that have been built as Everything changed on the afternoon of June 27 when I had first to crutches and then a scooter a way of avoiding curbs and other barriers.

Thanks to everyone who sent get well wishes on Facebook as well as cards. It is nice to hear from friends. I missed the NALJA The juniors from Missouri defended their title, winning the Beef show because it was too soon after Cook-Off competition at the NALJA show in Amarillo, TX for the the surgery to travel that far. It second year in a row. Congratulations! was wonderful to be able to keep up with the activities in Amarillo on Facebook. Dean called each night to give me a run-down of the day’s activities. I think he was glad to be in Texas for a few days.

It was a nice change from being a “nurse-maid”.

Recovering from surgery and not being very mobile has given me a greater appreciation for what people go through that have more serious ailments. There have been quite a few in our Limousin family who are recovering from surgery or illnesses. Please keep them in 3 Anaheim chili peppers, stemmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded your prayers.

3 Jalapeño chilies, stemmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded Member News 1 onion, peeled and sliced into ½” thick rounds Get well wishes are sent to Joyce Shipman of Girard, KS who 1 clove garlic had back surgery at the end of Salt and pepper 1 ½ lbs. ground Limousin beef Slices of Colby Jack Cheese *Char the chilies and onion over a hot fire 2-4 minutes per side. *Remove and cover to sweat while cooling. *Remove chili skins and discard. *Separate onion rounds into rings. *Put chilies, onion, and garlic in food processor and pulse until coarse chopped. *Place all but ¼ cup in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. *Process remaining ¼ until finely chopped. *Combine Limousin beef, finely processed chili mixture, and salt Scarlett Davy Radke was born June and pepper to taste in large bowl. Knead mixture and form patties.

3 to proud parents Tyler and Amanda (Nolz) Radke. Grandparents are Dave *Grill burgers on first side, then flip. and Peggy Nolz, Nolz Limousin of *Top with coarse chopped chili mixture and cheese. Grill covered Mitchell, SD. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. until cheese is melted and burgers are done. Serve with toasted buns. and was 19.5 inches long.

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Beverly out for a drive.

August. It was nice that she was able to watch her grandchildren exhibit at the HLA regional show and Kansas field day.

We also want to wish Elaine Yackley of Onida, SD a speedy recovery following knee replacement surgery in July.

David Linhart of Leon, IA has had several surgeries on his knees.

He not only had another surgery in the spring but he also broke his arm.

Mary Bosch of Indianola, IA had surgery on her foot August 20. We hope that she has a speedy recovery.

Our thoughts are with Mike Christie of Baldwin, KS as he continues with his treatments for cancer.

Our thoughts are also with Paul Millolin of Peru, IA. He fell about 15-20 feet out of a skid loader and broke his back. He was a real trooper at the Iowa State Fair helping clip and fit the cattle for the open Limousin Show.

We are also thinking about Bob Wies of St. Charles, MO who is struggling with back problems.

It was nice to see him at the MO State Fair show.

Anna Jo Vangsness was born July 23, 2014 weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. and 21.5 inches long. Proud parents are Lucas and Amanda (Lindsey) Vangsness.

Grandparents are Dustin and Jeri Lindsey of Spirit Lake, IA.

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Congratulations to Matthew and Darci Kitchell of Ada, MN. They were united in marriage July 12, 2014 in Ada, MN. Darci is the daughter of Terry and Darlene Lundquist of Alsen, ND.

Our sympathy is sent to the family of Lisa Johnson of Huron, SD. Her obituary is located on the SD news page of the Heart Beat.

We extend our sympathy to Jerry and Pat Meek of Parker, KS on the death of Jerry’s father. His obituary can be found on the KS news page of the Heart Beat.

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Jarett Wolf, 15-yearold son of Jeff and Becky Wolf of

Kaye Woolam Weaber and Jeffrey Richard Kaufman were married June 21, 2014 at their home in Harrodsburg, KY with their children Julia and Anna Weaber and Cole Kaufman at their sides. Kaye serves as the Director of Activities and Communications for the North American Limousin Foundation.

Jeff owns Agri-Exposure Livestock Services and is the Cattle Manager for HC Sims Farms.

Robinson, North Dakota. He was killed in a rollover crash June 3, 2014. Jarett and two other teens were coming home from a lake when the pickup they were in hit a soft area in the shoulder of the road.

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Bart and Amy Mitchell from Spring Creeks Cattle Company welcomed Reid Aaron Mitchell into their family July 14. He weighed 10 lbs. 5 oz., 22 inches. He joins older sisters Lily, Brooke and Violet. Grandparents are Bob and Rhonda Mitchell and Tom and Renee Danhof.

Courtney Nolz and Riley Buck were married May 30, 2014 in Mitchell, SD at Holy Family Catholic Church. The bride is daughter of Dave and Peggy Nolz of NOLZ Limousin. The couple plan to raise Limousin cattle in the future.

Services for Jarett were held on June 7, 2014 at the Kidder County School in Steele, ND. He is survived by his parents, younger brother, Jackson, and grandparents Clarence and Arlene Wolf of Robinson and Luverne and Beatrice Gussiaas of New Rockford along with many other family members and friends.

Harmon Linhart, 4-month old son of John and Melissa Linhart, enjoyed his first Iowa State Fair with his brother Holden, age 2 and sister Hallie, age 17 along with Grandma and Grandpa Linhart (Dave and Lana) of Leon, IA.

Bullis Creek Ranch and Guests “Generations of Predictability” Fall female sale

• Red Angus mature +

100 Spring calving

Monday November 3, 2014

ales 43 years of raising Limousin and 21 years raising Red Angus

cowherd dispersal fem sell! (all cows 7 & over sell) will • All our fall 2013

born registered heifers sell (Reds & Limos)

• Several fancy steer & crossbred heifer calf prospects sell • Select 2014 born heifer calves will sell

(Limos & Reds)

• 1st progeny of Andras New Look 2012 will sell

• Several super sets of Lim-Flex commercial bred heifers will sell all AI bred to top sires • 2 hand selected groups of registered & commercial Red Angus heifer calves from our bull customers

Bullis Creek Ranch

www.bulliscreek.com Rob & Brenda Brawner (402) 967-3060 (402) 376-4465 88102 S Wood Lake Rd Wood Lake, NE 69221

Red Brylor Arson 55Y

• 2 semen packages on our new Red Angus herd sire – the $30,000 Red Brylor Arson 55Y • A nice set of Registered bred heifers from Bullis Creek

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In Memoriam

Kansas News ...

Congratulations, Katie and Randee Congratulations to Katie Campbell, daughter of Chris and Karen Campbell of Leavenworth. She completed a successful term as president of the North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA) board of directors.

Under her leadership she helped with regional shows, conducted meetings and organized a new opportunity for juniors at the POWER conference that was held in Denver, CO in August. She will continue on the NALJA board as an Ex-Officio officer.

In addition to all of these activities, Katie worked as an intern at the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) national office in Denver this summer.

Katie has been studying Agriculture Economics at Kansas State University in Manhattan and is a student assistant.

Randee Corns, daughter of Randy and Nancy Corns of Eureka is the newly elected president of the NALJA board of directors. The election took place during the NALJA show in Amarillo, TX in July. She is a student at Fort Scott Community College. Congratulations, Randee!

Members Gather in Tonganoxie for Meeting and Banquet Members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) traveled to the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in Tonganoxie the weekend of June 6-8, 2014 for a weekend of fun, food, and

The 2014 officers of the KLBA: Front Row: Casey Youngblood (VicePresident); Pat Meek (Secretary/Treasurer); Clay Schilling (President); and Randy Corns,(Ex-Officio). Back Row: Bruce Schrag, Hubert Thomas, Kyle Dye, Jim Hays and Trevor Gum.

fellowship along with two great cattle shows.

Kansas was the host for the Heartland Regional Show. Thanks to all the members who helped with the preparation, show, and meals. We want to send a special “thank you” to the Campbell family; Chris, Karen, David, Katie and Kenny who worked tirelessly to make sure that the show went off “without a hitch”.

Saturday evening, June 7, members of the KLBA, friends and family gathered for dinner and a silent auction. Raffle tickets were sold for a small bale hauler that was donated by K.C. Youngblood.

A name was drawn and the lucky winner was Randy Corns, KLBA president. Chris Campbell smoked ribs for the meal and KLBA members brought a variety of dishes

to share.

State Fair The Kansas State Fair Limousin Open Show will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Cattle must be checked in by noon on Thursday, September 11. They are released on Sunday, September 13; 1:00 p.m. for out-of-state exhibitors and 3:00 p.m. for all other exhibitors.

We hope to have a large contingent of breeders, their families and friends join us at the fair, exhibiting cattle or watching the show.

Vance “Bud” Meek Vance “Bud” Meek, 86, of Spring Hill, KS passed away May 29, 2014. Services were held on June 2 at the Spring Hill United Methodist Church. He was the father of Jerry Meek of Parker, KS. Bud graduated from Spring Hill High School and attended Kansas State University. He farmed and milked cows until 1972. He then started working full-time for the Spring Hill School District as Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds.

He enjoyed his lake home and fishing on Lake Taneycomo as well as spending time with family and friends. He and his wife, Marlys, also enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his four sons, nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

The 2014 Kansas Junior Board of Directors: Back Row: Tanner Walden, Ashlee Corns (President), Alexa Tenpenny, (Vice-President), Brooke Falk (Secretary), Madison Ratliff (Treasurer), Erin Bayless (Historian), Kenny Campbell. Front Row: Ambassadors Logan Wilson, Kaylee Gum, McKenna Richardson, Ani Rexwinkle and Karsyn Youngblood. Not Pictured: Chase Ratliff.

Seal the Deal

Thanks to David Campbell of Leavenworth, KS and Terri and Kyle Dye of Paola, KS for their hard work preparing for the Heartland Regional.

Registering & transferring your cattle pays.

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Kansas Junior Show Held in Conjunction with HLA Regional The Kansas Junior Limousin Association held their annual Field Day Sunday, June 8, 2014 following the Heartland Regional Show.

This show completed a very successful week-end in Tonganoxie.

The Kansas Limousin Breeders Association provided a meal for the Kansas members following the Heartland Regional Saturday, June 7 and held their annual meeting and benefit auction. The weather on Sunday was perfect for the 23 Kansas junior to exhibit 49 head of Limousin cattle before Judge Bill Disberger of Wamego, KS.

The champion bred-and-owned purebred Limousin bull was KGUM Aerosmith 304A, a 2/6/13 son of DHVO Trey 133R exhibited by Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg.

The reserve champion bred-andowned purebred bull honors went to KWLF Apple Pie Moonshine, a 3/18/13 son of Wulf’s US Marshall C788U exhibited by Kenny Campbell of Leavenworth.

Ani Rexwinkle also exhibited the reserve champion bred-and-owned female with Valentine II, a 2/15/13 daughter of MAGS Yankee Doodle.

The Lim-Flex champion female was Schilling’s All That Jazz, a 4/1/13 LimFlex 50% daughter of Red 6 Mile Full Throttle exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Eureka.

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Chris Campbell and Adam Jones smoked the ribs for the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association banquet at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds June 7.

Judge Disberger named EF Almost Gone 928A, a 2/13/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid the grand champion purebred female. She was exhibited

by Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie.

The grand champion steer was also exhibited by Ashlee Corns with a 3/17/13 son of SCAS Encore 205X.

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The reserve grand champion LimFlex female honors went to Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia exhibiting MAYC Ash 301A, a 2/26/13 Lim-Flex 34% daughter of GCC Total Recall 628X. She was also selected as the grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was Schilling’s Angel Eyes, a 4/3/13 daughter of Schilling’s Unforgiven exhibited by Ashlee Corns.

The reserve grand champion steer was a 3/29/13 son of LRTL Undertaker 022U exhibited by Kenny Campbell.

Champions in the Kansas Field Day showmanship were Ashlee Corns, Maycee Ratliff, Tanner Walden, and Sierra Hahn.

The champion bred-and-owned purebred female was Pretty Lady, a 9/11/13 daughter of MAGS Yankee Doodle exhibited by Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeeville.

The reserve champion Lim-Flex bredand-owned female was TENP Aggie 305, a 3/8/13 Lim-Flex 69% daughter of Schilling’s Youngstown shown by Alexa Tenpenny of Waukursa.

HLA Banquet

February 10, 2015

– Des Moines, IA

Reserve champion showmen at the Kansas Field Day were: Kenny Campbell, Cody Vermilion, Karsyn Youngblood, and Cole Youngblood

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Wisconsin News ...

World Beef Expo at State Fairgrounds

The 22nd annual World Beef Expo (WBE) will be held September 25-28, 2014 at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in West Allis. This is one of the largest cattle shows in the country.

The WBE encompasses not only the breed shows but also educational seminars and indoor/ outdoor trade shows and the youth sweepstakes contest. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this event.

Cattle must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25. The Limousin Open Show will take place Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. in ring #2. The Supreme Drive will take place later that day, at 7:00 p.m. in the Coliseum.

There will be two judges working the Open Shows Saturday. The judge for ring #2 will be Mark Johnson of Orlando, OK. He is an associate professor of Animal Science at Oklahoma

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Congratulations to Del Keyes of Knapp, WI for exhibiting the grand champion Bred-and-Owned female in the All Other Breeds (AOB) Division at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show August 5, 2015. MRL Abra Kadabra 351A is a 9/26/13 daughter of CJSL Windfall 9072W and was also selected as the reserve grand champion in the AOB owned heifer show.

State University. He has also served as the coach of the OSU judging team and was named “National Coach of the Year” seven times. Mark, his wife Brenda, and their two daughters live on a ranch near Orlando and they operate J&J Cattle Company.

Sunday the showmanship competition begins at 8:00 a.m. and will fill three rings.

At 10:00 a.m. the junior heifers will be and prospect steers will be shown followed by the market steers. All cattle must be out of the barns by 6:00 p.m. Sunday.

The two judges for the junior show will be Brigham Stewart of Washington, KS and Mat Lewis of Iliff, CO. Mat is currently serving as the president of the North American Limousin Foundation board of directors. He and his wife, Wendy and their four daughters operate Lewis Limousin Farms and Amen Angus, a diversified irrigated farming operation running 300 head of cattle. Mat has a Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University, majoring in Animal Science, and he also competed on the livestock judging team. He went on to the University of Minnesota where he received his Master’s degree in Beef Cattle Management and Ruminant Nutrition.

Bart Mitchell of Boscobel is the Limousin breed representative to the World Beef Expo. We hope to have a large contingent of Limousin breeders, family and friends exhibiting cattle, taking part in the activities, and watching the shows. For more information, contact Bart or go to the WBE website.

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The hotel phone number is 1-800/222-8733.

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.

FULLBLOOD LIMOUSIN ALLIANCE 2014 NATIONAL FULLBLOOD SHOW We are humbled and honored to have successfully hosted the 2014 National Fullblood Show in Shawnee, Oklahoma. We congratulate the winners, and thank the sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers who made this once-a-year event an exceptional display of the breed’s finest Fullblood genetics. We invite all comers to join the Fullblood Limousin Alliance and help us build a better tomorrow for the breed.

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FLA Board and Memberhip Meeting Saturday, October 11, 2014 For more information on the Fullblood Limousin Alliance— membership, junior program or Look for the place and time upcoming events—contact any on FLA web page. one of the our officers or directors.

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HLA Regional Show ...

HLA Regional Show in Tonganoxie a Success One of the traditional highlights each year is the Heartland Limousin Association Regional Junior Show. It has maintained the level of being the second largest Limousin junior show in the United States and this year was especially successful with 134 head exhibited by 73 juniors from ten states.

These Limousin juniors, their families, friends and other Limousin enthusiasts traveled to the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in Tonganoxie, KS June 6-7, 2014 for the HLA show.

Thank you to Caitlyn Oschner of Kersey, CO who opened the Heartland Regional Show with an awe inspiring rendition of our National Anthem.

Friday, June 6 was a busy day with the check-in, ice breaker games led by NALJA board members, and the welcome dinner hosted by the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association. The Heartland Limousin Association would like to thank the KLBA for the wonderful job they did hosting the regional and the delicious wel-

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull was shown by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. JLX Alcatraz is a 9/15/13 Lim-Flex 59% son of JLX Yukon.

A big “Thank You” to the Campbell family of Leavenworth, KS for their tremendous help and support to insure a successful weekend in Tonganoxie.

come dinner which was attended by nearly 200 people.

Chris, Karen, David, Katie (NALJA president) and Kenny Campbell put in many hours of hard work to insure the success of the regional show. Thank you, Chris and Karen, and also to the members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association who supported the Campbell family with their help.

We would also like to thank Kaye Kaufman, NALF Director of Activities, and Joe Epperly, NALF Assistant Executive Director, for their assistance and support of the show. We would like to thank Jim Hays of Rossville, KS who served as the announcer for the show.

Saturday, June 7 began with heavy rain but the storm did not deter the juniors from their responsibilities of fitting their cattle for the 9:00 a.m. start. Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO opened the show

with an amazing rendition of the National Anthem. Judge Shane Lindsey of Prairie City, IA began the show by judging the steer division and he ended the day with four classes of showmanship.

Devan Cox of Coatsville, IN exhibited the grand champion progress steer with CJSL 3149A, a 3/23/13 1,277 pound son of MAGS Xyloid.

The grand champion purebred bull was also exhibited by Jackson Straight with SL Ironhide, a 3/1/13 son of MAGS Xyloid.

The reserve grand champion in the purebred bull show was shown

by Kaylee Gum of Pittsburgh, KS. KGUM Aerosmith 304A is a 2/6/13 son of DHVO Trey 133R.-

The grand champion Lim-Flex pair went to Ashley McKenny of Stilwell, KS with Black Magic Glenda 2 09Z, a 3/3/12 Lim-Flex 75% daughter of Clear Creek Wizzard 187W shown with her 2/18/14 son of Red Dirt Laredo 503Y.

Reserve grand champion steer honors in the progress steer show went to Dylan Keyes of Knapp, WI with MRL Wallstreet 319A, a 4/2/13 1,126 pound son of EF Xcessive Force.

Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE exhibited the grand champion purebred pair, VL Zowie 230Z, a 3/4/12 daughter of Wulf’s Xistance V638X with her 1/13/14 son of SAV Final Answer at side.

And the rain came. Given the weather record for the Heartland Regional over the past few years, maybe we should put the show up for bids to any town that needs rain.

Chris and Karen Campbell of Leavenworth, KS were presented with a “Limousin Crock” in appreciation for their tremendous effort to insure a successful weekend in Tonganoxie.

Jackson Straight of Logan, IA took home the grand champion banner with his Lim-Flex bull. SL Bragging Rights 355A is a 3/15/13 Lim-Flex 63% son of SL Top Notch.

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The reserve grand champion purebred pair was shown by Logan Lakin of Reeds, MO with PCCX 909X, a 5/3/12 daughter of MCBN Xalvador 022X shown with her 3/25/14 son of EF Xcessive Force.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female and the Division V champion was exhibited by Mikah Edwards of New Bloomfield, MO. AUTO Mabelline 267Z is a 9/3/12 Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Connealy Consensus.

Collin Ochsner of Kersey, CO took home the reserve grand champion banner with his Lim-Flex female, AUTO Tradition 248Z, a 9/3/12 LimFlex 50% daughter of SAV Brilliance.

She was also the reserve champion from Division V.

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The Kansas Limousin Breeders Association Welcome Meal at the Heartland Regional was well-attended and appreciated.

The reserve grand champion bredand-owned Lim-Flex female was JLX Alexa, a 10/14/13 Lim-Flex 75% daughter of Wulf’s US Army General.

She was exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD.

Jackson Straight took home the reserve grand champion banner with his Division V champion Limousin female, SL Mindy’s Desert Rose, a 9/22/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid.

She was also selected as the grand champion bred-and-owned purebred female in the show.

The reserve grand champion bredand-owned purebred Limousin female and Division II champion was RGMA Ava 653A, a 5/9/13 daughter of RGMA Whipper Snapper 691W exhibited by Mara Anderson of Garner, IA.

The grand champion purebred Limousin female and Division IV champion was exhibited by Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie, KS. EF Almost Gone 928A is a 2/13/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid.

Judge Shane Lindsey of Prairie City, IA selected his showmanship champions at the Heartland Regional on June 7th. Senior Champion - Ashlee Corns of Eureka, KS; Intermediate Champion - Joanna Moser of Morris, MN; Junior Champion - McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS; and Novice Champion Sierra Hahn of Wellsville, KS. Congratulations.

The grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female and the Division IV champion was shown by Mayee Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. MAYC Ash 301A is a 2/26/13 Lim-Flex 34% daughter of GCC Total Recall 628X.

Happy Harvest Heartland Juniors.

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Junior Beat

“I can show with my eyes closed.”

Quade Edwards of New Bloomfield, MO did a great job showing his calf at the Heartland Regional. The only trouble he had was keeping his hat from slipping over his eyes.

Youth Livestock Safety Video A video to help young people who work around livestock is now available at no cost.

“Youth Livestock Safety” was produced by K-State Research and Extension, and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The information is intended to increase safety for youth who raise and show livestock competitively, and the adults who guide them.

Livestock are a major source of injury to youth, accounting for at

least one in five non-fatal injuries to children each year.

More information about the video is available at www.ksre.ksu. edu/bookstore/pubs/DVD582.pdf.

The video is available at the K-State Research and Extension bookstore (24 Umberger Hall in Manhattan) or can be ordered online at www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/. Shipping costs will apply to online orders.

The brother-sister combination of Justin and Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD worked together to master the three-legged obstacle course at the HLA Regional.

Missouri juniors certainly had fun with whipped cream at the Missouri Field Day weekend in Nevada.

Congratulations to Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, SD for being selected junior champion showman at the South Dakota Jr. Spotlight show in Huron July 26.

Congratulations to Bailey Walrod of Moorland, IA for exhibiting the grand champion female in the FFA show at the Iowa State Fair.

“Thank you” to Bayleih Lewis of New Virginia, IA. She handed out the ribbons at the Heartland Regional Show.

Philip Ryder Jones, age 1, of Jones Bros. Farms, LaMonte, MO is bonding with a heifer at the MO Field Day.

Game time at the HLA regional!

The Kansas Limousin Juniors who participated in the Kansas Field Day on June 8th in Tonganoxie.

Sarah Al-Mazroa Receives FFA American Degree

Congratulations to Sarah Al-Mazroa of Peru, IA who has been selected to receive “The American FFA Degree”, the highest award the National FFA Organization can bestow upon a FFA member. This award will be given at the 2014 National FFA

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Convention & Expo in Louisville, KY. The dates of the convention are October 29-November 1.

Sarah is a student at Iowa State University in Ames and a member of the Iowa and Heartland Limousin Associations.

Nick Duckett Receives Eagle Scout Honor

Nick Duckett, son of Dana and Becky Duckett of Grimes, IA was approved for the prestigious Eagle Scout Rank July 23, 2014.

For his Eagle Scout project, Nick fund-raised and constructed a 24-foot by 30-foot picnic shelter at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center in Indianola, IA. Nick has volunteered as a junior camp

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counselor for Exceptional Persons and as a horse wrangler at Wesley Woods for several years. His goal was to do something special for the camp.

Nick is a member of Boy Scout Troop171 in Grimes, a member of the Iowa Junior Limousin Association and the Heartland Limousin Association.

Shaving cream and cheese balls made for an interesting game at the Heartland Regional Show. Jackson Straight of Logan, IA did not look this clean at the conclusion of the “ice breaker game”.

Complete trust from both the clipper and the clippee.

“I will love you forever, I will like you for always…” That quote fits the bond that Timber Vermillion of Kincaid, KS has with her bull.

Scarlett, daughter of Tyler and Amanda Radke of Mitchell, SD, took in her first cattle show at the SD Spotlight in Huron July 26.

Congratulations & Thank You Ashleigh Christensen & family from Plato, MO & Sara Delight from Cabool, MO for showing Crockett Rose Branch Farm genetics at the Nationals & other local shows this year. We are very proud of these juniors & future Fullblood Limousin breeders.

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Josie Watts, 22-month-old daughter of Jamie and Alycia Watts of Fairfield, NE is having fun helping in the barn.

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NALJA Results ...

Heartland Juniors Take Part in “Red Dirt County” Shows in Texas

Heartland juniors and their families traveled to Amarillo, TX the week of July 13-18, 2014 for the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress “Red Dirt Country Shootout”. The week-long event was hosted by the Texas Limousin Association.

The shows began July 15 with the steers, Lim-Flex and purebred bred-and-owned females judged

by Dr. Dan Shike of Sadorus, IL. There were a total of 181 head shown Tuesday.

Lim-Flex Female Show Dr. Shike selected MAGS Zalia exhibited by Grant Hubbard of Miami, OK as the grand champion Lim-Flex female and Division VI champion. She is a 9/2/12 daughter of MAGS Xulalani.

daughter of EF Xcessive Force.

Class 19 – Cooper Henderson of Wellsville, MO Bred-and-Owned Purebred Female

Carson Walrod of Moorland, Heartland division winners in IA won class 35 in the steer show. the Bred-and-Owned bull show: Judge Travis Pembrook of FairDivision I champion – Ashview, OK evaluated the 116 bull ley McKenny of Stilwell, KS and females entries Wednesday, with Ashley’s Black Dirt 209B, a July 16, 2014.

2/18/14 son of Red Dirt Laredo.

Bred-and-Owned Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex Lim-Flex Bull Show Female Show The grand champion Rachel Booth of Miami, OK and Division III champi- exhibited the grand champion and on was WLC About Time, Division I champion Bred-anda 5/10/13 son of MAGS Owned Lim-Flex female with Xmas Wreath exhibited RLBH Apple Pie, 9/29/13 daughter

by Shelby White of Adair, of EF Xcessive Force.

OK. The reserve grand champion Taking home the re- Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex banMara Anderson of Garner, IA took home the grand champion banner and Division II champion serve grand champion ner and Division III champion in the bred-and-owned purebred female show banner with his Division with RGMA Ava 653A, a 5/8/13 daughter of I champion Lim-Flex bull was CLTM Zsa Zsa 5Z, a 9/24/12 daughter of CALO Brickyard RGMA Whipper Snapper 691S. was Andrew Wright of The reserve grand Miami OK with WB Brute Force, 902W exhibited by Colte Mosher of London, AR. champion bred-and- a 1/3/14 son of WB Just Wright.

Heartland division winners in owned female was Heartland division winners in the Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex LLKT Arizona 303A, the Lim-Flex Bred-and-Owned female show: a 4/4/13 daughter of bull show: MAGS Sasquatch Division III reserve champion – Division I reserve champion Ashley McKenny of Stilwell, KS exhibited by Nichole Keeton of Wolfforth, – Korynn Clason of Beaver City, with Ashley’s Magic Boxcars, a NE with KORC Brandell 401B, a 12/12/12 daughter of Clear Creek TX. 1/13/14 son of SAV Final Answer Wizzard 187W. Heartland division 0035. and class winners in Bred-And Owned Purebred The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was the Bred-and-Owned Bull Show shown by Shelby Hennessy of Des Lacs, ND. LLJB show: Absolute Style 3056A, the Division V champion, is a Division I champi2/18/13 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. on – Ashley McKenny Heartland division winners in of Stilwell, KS with Ashley’s Red the Lim-Flex show: Ruby 438B, a 1/10/14 daughter of Division III champion – Cole Red Dirt Laredo 503Y. Youngblood of Columbus, KS Division III champion – Jackwith JDYE Annabelle, a 5/11/13 son Straight of Logan, IA with SL daughter of JDYE X-Factor.

Mindys Desert Rose, a 9/22/12 Division IV champion – Ashlyn daughter of MAGS Xyloid.

Ochsner of Kersey, CO with BPF Division III reserve champion – The grand champion Bred-and-Owned purebred FC Angels Beach Babe, a 4/3/13 Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD Limousin bull banner and Division III champion with JLX Zip, a 12/6/12 daughter went to Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO with CODY of Wulf’s Urban Cowboy 2149U. Commander 515A, a 3/12/13 son of MAGS Out Class 23 – Ani Rexwinkle of Front 136Y. Coffeyville, KS; 27 – Ani Rexwinkle.

Steer Show

Congratulations to Jagger Tanner of Columbus, KS for winning the NALJA Carcass Contest with his steer.

The grand champion Progress Steer was shown by Devan Cox of Coatesville, IN with CJSL 3149A, a 1,390 lb. son of MAGS Xyloid.

Jackson Straight of Logan, IA exhibited the reserve grand champion Bred-and-Owned and reserve Division III champion Limousin purebred bull with SL Ironhide, a 5/1/13 son of MAGS Xyloid.

Heartland Juniors Take Part ...

Purebred Female Show The grand champion owned purebred female and Division VI champion was SBLX Znote, a 10/7/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Lauren Stowers of Bridgeport, TX. Caitlen Skiles of Dalhart, TX exhibited the reserve grand champion female and Division II champion with DSUL Little Too Sweet, a 9/17/13 daughter of WLR Direct Hit. Heartland division and class winners in the purebred Female show: Division I champion – Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO with AUTO Alfie 479A, an 11/10/13 daughter of MAGS Xylopolist.

Division I reserve champion – Quade Edwards of New Bloomfield, MO with SEEE All Heart, an 11/30/13 daughter of MAGS Xylopolist.

Division IV reserve champion – Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO with AUTO Amerie 228A, a 3/2/13 daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X. Division VI reserve champion – Cody Heavin of Springfield,

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MO with AUTO Zofia 439Z, an 11/13/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid.

Division V reserve champion – Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE with VL Ashytyn 319A, a 2/5/13 daughter of Wulf’s Xistance.

Class 16 – Ashley McKenny of Stilwell, KS; 23 – Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD Cow/Calf

Showmanship Judges Brett Barber of Channing, TX and Terri Barber of Austin, TX evaluated 123 contestants in the Showmanship competition on July 17, 2014. Winners in the four divisions were: Novice – Jaden Linthicum of Welch, OK; Junior – Collin Ochsner of Kersey, CO; Intermediate – Grant Hubbard of Miami, OK and Senior – Ashlee Corns of Eureka, KS.

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Congratulations to Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO for his second place finish in the NALJA Carcass Contest.

The grand champion Limousin purebred cow/calf was VL Zowie 230Z, a 3/4/12 daughter of Wulf’s Xistance V638X exhibited by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE. She was shown with her 1/13/14 bull calf sired by SAV Final Answer 0035 at side.

The reserve grand champion cow/calf was PCC Xotic 016X, a 7/22/10 daughter of DHVO Trey 133R with her 3/30/14 heifer calf out of RSKY Wipeout 0039 shown

by Tucker Parkinson of Levelland, TX.

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Nebraska News ...

Husker/Harvest Days

Husker/Harvest Days, one of the premier agricultural shows in the Upper Midwest, will be held September 9-11, 2014. 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.

For the 29th year in a row, Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, NE will have a pen of Limousin cattle along with literature about the breed. Be sure to stop by and say “hello”.

NE Cattlemen Foundation Name Scholarship Recipients The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation announced it has awarded $30,000 in scholarships to students furthering their education goals in the 2014-15 academic year.

“The Foundation strongly believes in the importance of a sound education for tomorrow’s industry leaders,” says Scott Langemeier, president of the NE Cattlemen

Foundation.

This year the Foundation awarded 30 scholarships, the greatest number in the 46 year history of the Foundation. The recipients were recognized during the NE Cattlemen Midyear Meeting in Gothenburg June 12, 2014.

Larissa Wach, daughter of Loran and Nancy Wach of Wauneta, NE received the $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship.

Congratulations!

NE Cattlewomen Host NE Beef Ambassador Contest The Nebraska Cattlewomen Consumer Promotion and Education Committee hosted the 2014 NE Beef Ambassador Contest on June 11, 2014 during the NE Cattlemen Midyear Meeting in Gothenburg.

This Ambassador program provides an opportunity for youth to become spokespersons and future leaders for the beef industry. Each division – junior, intermediate and senior – consisted of different

It’s all about Possibilities

events which were evaluated by a panel of judges. The intermediate and senior competition consisted of a mock consumer promotion event, a media interview and an

issues response task.

Emilye Vales of DeWitt, NE placed second in the Senior Division. Congratulations, Emilye!

Junior Show Held in Norfolk

Limousin juniors from Nebraska traveled to Norfolk the weekend of June 7-8, 2014 to take part in the 17th annual Nebraska Junior Beef Expo at the Northeast Community College Ag Complex. Sixty juniors exhibited over 100 head of cattle from a wide variety of breeds at this two-day event.

The festivities began on Saturday with a variety of contests including public speaking, judging, sales talk, herdsman quiz, sire summary and a photo/poster contest. Congratulations to Audrey Brawner of Wood Lake for winning reserve overall champion in the junior sire summary quiz.

The show was held Sunday, June 8. Kendra Schultz of Pierce, NE exhibited the grand champion purebred heifer, Wulf’s Absolutely 3016A, a February 2013 daughter of Wulf’s X-Factor 7523X.

The grand champion Lim-Flex heifer, BRAW Miss Christy 3211A is an 8/22/13 daughter of PBRS Upper Echelon 820U and was exhibited by Audrey Brawner.

Audrey Brawner also took home the reserve grand champion banner in the Lim-Flex show with BRAW MS Pearl 356A, a 3/7/13 daughter of PBRS Upper Echelon 820U.

Kendra Schulz was named champion showman and Megan Amos, of Stapleton, NE took home the reserve champion banner.

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Nebraska junior exhibitors, Audrey Brawner, Kendra Schultz and Megan Amos.

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NALF “Hall of Fame”

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Mission Statement of the Heartland Limousin 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 shall include promotion, 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.

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.

The “Back in Time” section of this issue of the Heart Beat has additional information about the “Hall of Fame” and the other four breeders who have been inducted in the past.

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

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Minnesota News ...

Congratulations, Anna

Anna Johnson of Sebeka, MN was selected to be on the NALJA board of directors.

Congratulations to Anna Johnson, daughter of Russ and Barb Johnson of Sebeka, MN on being selected to the North American Junior Limousin Association (NALJA) board of directors. She interviewed for the position just prior to the 2014 NALJA show in Amarillo, TX. Anna represented our state at the show carrying the state flag into the arena during the opening ceremonies, working in the ring during the shows, and helping the younger exhibitors throughout the week.

MN Beef Expo The 2014 annual Minnesota Beef Expo will be held October 16-19 at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul. This will be the 14th Expo and it grows every year.

The Expo features something for everyone including a junior show, showmanship contest, knowledge bowl, and a judging contest. In addition, there is also a fitting competition, educational exhibits and seminars, a trade show, and the MN Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBE).

For further information about the Expo, check out their website at www.mnbeefexpo.com. You can get access to the handbook, registration forms and up-to-date news about the Expo at this site.

The winner of last year’s Limousin heifer donated to the MYBE was Amber Johnson of Sebeka, MN. Bachmeier Limousin Donates Heifer The Minnesota Limousin Association would like to thank Kevin, Theresa, Laura and Rachel Bachmeier of Apple Valley for donating a Limousin heifer for the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience. The lucky recipient will be announced following the banquet Saturday evening, October 18.

The Bachmeier family has operated a purebred Limousin, Angus and clubby cow/calf herd since 1998 in western Minnesota and North Dakota.

Rachel and Laura have exhibited their genetics at national Limousin shows as well as local, state, and regional shows and fairs.

In 2007, Bachmeier Livestock began using embryo transplant to enhance their herd. They are currently using IVF with their cowherd as well as genetic testing to further improve production.

The commercial cowherd is used as ET recipient cows and the feeder calves are marketed each fall. They also market their genetics at the Minnesota Beef Expo, the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic, the North Star Classic, the Black Hills Stock Show and private treaty bulls, heifers and show steers.

The Bachmeiers welcome the opportunity to donate a Limousin heifer and assist in the development of a young cattle person’s future in the beef industry.

Champions Selected at the All-American Limousin Futurity

The All-American Limousin Futurity (AALF) was held July 18, 2013 in conjunction with the NALJA show in Amarillo, TX. Jonathan Perry of Fayetteville, TN served as the judge and evaluated the 153 entries.

Female Show

field, MO with AUTO Mabelline 267Z, a 9/3/12 daughter of Connealy Consensus 7229.

Bull Show RLBH Air Force One, a 3/28/13 son of EF Xcessive Force and the Division III champion was named grand champion bull. He is owned by RaTaking home the grand champion banner in chel Booth/Etherton Farms the female show and Division IV champion of Miami, OK. was Shelby Hennessy of Des Lacs, ND. LLJB Tubmill Creek/Martin Absolute Style 3056A is a 2/18/13 daughter of Farms of New Florence, Silveiras Style 9303 out of MAGS Wassail.

PA exhibited the reserve grand champion and Division IV champion bull.

TMCK Architect 031A is a 2/28/13 son of TMCK Hydraulic 17Y. Heartland division winners in the Bull show: Division I reserve champion – Andrew Kautsch of Russellville, MO with AKLF CaramelThe reserve grand champion in the Futurity and lo 390A, a 9/3/13 son of Division I champion was AUTO Usually Yours MAGS Payday.

290A, a 9/2/13 daughter of MAGS WL Usual Division II champion Suspect 538U out of AUTO Rebeca 292S. – Pinegar/Thomas PartHeartland division winners in nership of Springfield, MO with the Female Show: AUTO New Edition 136A, a Division III champion – Ran- 5/1/13 son of MAGS Xyloid. dee Corns of Eureka, KS with Division III reserve champion – Schilling’s Amaretto, a 3/11/13 Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO daughter of DHVO Trey 133R. with CODY Commander 515A, a Division V champion – Cody 3/12/13 son of MAGS Out Front Heavin of Springfield, MO with 136Y. AUTO Zofia 439Z, an 11/13/12 Division IV reserve champidaughter of MAGS Xyloid on – Wies Limousin/Edwards Division V reserve champion – Land & Cattle of Wellsville, MO Cooper Henderson of Wellsville, with ELCX Night Train 313A, a MO with ELCX I Know 304Z, 1/120/13 son of MAGS WL Usual an 11/1/12 daughter of MAGS Suspect 538U. Xyloid.

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Division VI Champion – Wies Limousin/Edwards Land and Cattle of Wellsville, MO with ELCX Christy 260Z, a 9/4/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid.

Division VI reserve champion – Mikah Edwards of New Bloom-

Limousin Heart Beat Dean Summerbell 23244 Gopher Drive NE East Bethel, MN 55005 bjsummerbell@gmail.com

Wulf Cattle Calf Run 2014 Wulf Cattle hosted a tour of their feedlot and held a seminar at the Wulf Cattle Depot in McLaughlin, South Dakota August 14, 2014. Commercial cattlemen from five states gathered for the tour of the 12,000 head feedlot facility followed by a dinner and program which featured representatives from Wulf Cattle, Tyson Foods and IMI Global.

Jerry Wulf opened the evening program by thanking those in attendance for their support and continued involvement in the Wulf Integrated Program which incorporates a system of “Pasture to Pack”. They are utilizing Limousin genetics to produce a superior beef product.

Jerry Wulf welcomed the commercial producers to the Calf Run of 2014.

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The Wulf Feedlot at McLaughlin.

Wulf Cattle annually feeds more than 45,000 head of cattle which includes 35,000 Limousin and Limousin crossed cattle. They said that 90% of their fed cattle are sold to the Tyson Foods value added programs. A total integrated system includes feeder calf procurement, feedlot and carcass data gathered, source and age verification, bull selection indexes, bull retirement programs, genetic consultation and marketing in NHTC and Natural cattle programs.

Jerry indicated that their goal is a continued growth in cattle procurement. Their “Breeding to Feeding” dairy beef program is an example of innovative success in addition to NHTC and natural markets. The natural beef program is labeled Open Prairie Natural.

Bob Scherer of Tyson Foods re-

Platinum Sponsors Bosch Farms – Indianola, IA Circle D Limousin, Paola, KS Cripple Creek Cattle Co. – Dakota, MN Dean & Bev Summerbell/Potter Livestock – East Bethel, MN Double A Limousin – Shawnee, KS J & C Cattle Co. – Baldwin, KS Limousin Association of Wisconsin Lura Limousin – Delavan, MN Magness Land & Cattle – Platteville, CO Mark & Gayle Bayless – Wakarusa, KS MC Marketing – Dakota Dunes, SD Morris Bros. – Ash Grove, MO Pinegar Limousin – Springfield, MO Schilling Limousin – Edson, KS

Jerry Wulf made it abundantly clear that the success of their marketing program belongs to the cattlemen who supply the feeders necessary to operate such an extensive operation. Feedlot and carcass data is routinely gathered and shared with the producer. The more data that is collected and analyzed, the more accurate information can be used to improve the product.

The evening seminar also included speakers from the Wulf staff. Lucas Sutherland, manager of the Wulf Depot, spoke about the feedlot protocol. Nate Knobloch, head of cattle procurement, gave a report about the confidence they have in Limousin genetics. Casey Fanta, seedstock manager, spoke on Wulf’s customer service.

The evening concluded with a question and answer period following the seminar.

The Calf Run 2014 panel of speakers: (from L to R) Jerry Wulf, Lucas Sutherland, Bob Scherer, Travis Edeal, Nate Knobloch, and Casey Fanta.

Vorthmann Limousin – Treynor, IA Wulf Cattle – Morris, MN Gold Sponsors Anderson Limousin – Garner, IA Beaver Brook Farm – Shell Lake, WI Eagle Pass Ranch – Hillman, MN Elite Limousin – New Bloomfield, MO Ellsworth Limousin – Elkhorn, WI Hunt Limousin – Oxford, NE Limi Gene – Sisseton, SD Limousin Live – Osceola, WI Linhart Limousin – Leon, IA Peterson L7 Bar Limousin – Pukwana, SD Peterson Limousin – Osceola, WI Ricke Limousin – Westside, IA ROM’N Limousin – Arlington, SD Ron & Marsha Schilling - Edson, KS Spring Creeks Cattle Co. – Wauzeka, WI Straight Limousin – Logan, IA Sullivan Supply – Dunlap, IA Symens Bros. – Amherst, SD Treftz Limousin – Wetonka, SD Twin G Limousin – Pittsburg, KS Venner Limousin – Breda, IA Silver Sponsors Baier Limousin – Griswold, IA Edwards Limousin – Higginsville, MO

Thank You...

The Heartland Limousin Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donation to the 2014 Heartland Regional Show June 6-7 in Tonganoxie, KS. It was a very successful event with 73 juniors from 10 states exhibiting 134 head.

iterated that Limousin Cross cattle have proven to work very well in Tyson’s Natural and NHTC programs. He also reported that 28% of the natural product marketed by Tyson is supplied by Wulf Cattle.

He went on to say that 33% of the NHTC product for the European Union is from the Wulf program.

Travis Edeal of IMI Global is working with Wulf Cattle in the 3rd party verification process.

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Effertz Black Butte Acres – Velva, ND Franseen Limousin – Marshfield, WI Kaiser Farms – Wells, MN Jordan Sagert – On Target Ag – St. Thomas, ND O.T. Farms – Fort Scott, KS Rocking S Limousin – McLeod, ND Vaughn Farms – Cavalier, ND Watts Limousin – Fairfield, NE

We would also like to thank

Kiley McKinna for sponsoring the show shirts, Ed Pinegar for sponsoring the lunch Saturday, Anne Vorthmann and OSI Foods for providing the sausage for the breakfast sandwiches, Louisburg Cider Mill for the root beer and Morris Bros. for the embroidery on the shirt sleeves. We appreciate all the efforts and hard work of the Campbell family; Chris, Karen, David, Katie and Kenny who worked tirelessly to prepare the fairgrounds, got the necessary materials, and worked throughout the weekend. Karen and her crew of KLBA members prepared delicious meals for everyone to enjoy. We also extend our appreciation for the members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association for hosting the regional and all their work during the weekend. Jim Hays, a member of the KLBA, did a great job announcing the show.

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South Dakota News ...

SD Juniors Take Part in Spotlight Show The 2014 South Dakota Summer Spotlight Show was held July 24-27 at the SD State Fairgrounds in Huron. The Limousin Junior Show, July 26, was judged by Mark Johnson of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

The fairgrounds was a busy place with approximately 1,700 head of livestock. The festivities began on Thursday with check-in, the SD Beef Ambassador Contest and the Breeding Goat Show.

Friday was the state 4-H Livestock Judging Contest followed by cattle and sheep shows. The day concluded with the Livestock Skill-A-Thon.

Saturday’s events included a Market Lamb and Breeding Sheep shows, cattle shows and the selection of the Top Five Breeding Heifer and Market Animals. The weekend concluded with the Pig Show Sunday.

Thanks to Matt Bruner of Winfred and Mike Ludens of Viborg, Limousin breed representatives for the Spotlight. We also want to thank them for their help in the show; Mike with the gate and Matt

as the announcer.

Owen Symens of Amherst, SD took home the grand champion banner with his 1,150 lb. steer. WASY Ashalt Cowboy 627A is a 4/28/13 son of Wulf’s Urban Cowboy out of Miss WASY Genesis.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was Wulf’s Ablaze 3012A, a 2/22/13 daughter of SAV Final Answer out of Wulf’s Your Friend. She was exhibited by Jake Edleman of Willow Lake, SD.

The grand champion purebred female was shown by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. LLJB Adalida 3226A is a 3/24/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid out of Bohi Tulip. This female was also shown at the NALJA show in Amarillo was took home the Division II champion banner.

The reserve grand champion steer was ANLZ Iceman 157A, a 1,200 lb. son of NOLZ Black Ice 157A out of ANLZ Miss Lodestar shown by Kaley Nolz of Mitchell, SD.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female was shown by Colin Weidenback of Highmore, SD. BIGA Autumn is a 3/14/13 daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of ROM’N Yo Yo.

Delaney Peterson of Pukwana, SD exhibited the reserve grand champion purebred female. Miss L7320A is a 4/3/13 daughter of WSL Windfall 9072W out of Miss L7 801.

In the showmanship competition, Delaney Peterson of Pukwana, SD took top honors in the junior division and Mitchell Schmidt of Willow Lake, SD was reserve champion. Colin Weidenback of Highmore, SD was named champion senior showman and Alexa Montagne of Elk Point was reserve champion.

Limousin Producers Well-represented at U.S. Meat Export Federation Meeting

Limousin producers Jerry Effertz of Velva, N.D., and John Symens of Amherst, S.D., recently represented the North Dakota Beef Commission and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Board of Directors Meeting and Product Showcase in Kansas City.

Headquartered in Denver, USMEF is a nonprofit trade association working to create new opportunities for U.S. beef, veal, pork and lamb across the globe.

Effertz and Symens had the opportunity to hear firsthand updates on the performance of U.S. beef exports from several of USMEF’s international directors and staff members. Through April of this year, beef exports (including both muscle cuts and variety meat) totaled 376,377 metric tons valued at more than $2 billion – that’s 10 percent ahead of last year’s pace

in volume, and 17 percent higher in value.

What kind of return do these results deliver to cattle producers? In 2014, beef export value per head of fed slaughter equates to $257 – up $40 from the same period last year and more than double the figure from four years ago.

“It’s always overwhelming for me to see the impact in the export trade that USMEF contributes,” Effertz said.

“I’ve been coming to USMEF meetings for the past five or six years, and it always impresses me how they coordinate the marketing efforts in each of these countries,” added Symens. “It certainly adds a lot of value to our product, and makes me confident that the portion of our beef checkoff dollars that supports international marketing is an excellent investment.”

USMEF Chairman Mark Jagels,

(from left) Cattle producers John Symens of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council and Jerry Effertz of the North Dakota Beef Commission visit with Neil Lucas, director of sales for Omaha Steaks, at the USMEF Product Showcase in Kansas City

a corn, soybean and cattle producer from Davenport, Neb., opened the meeting by thanking USMEF member organizations for their support for red meat exports and commitment to the international markets.

“I look at the diversity of USMEF’s membership as one of our biggest strengths,” Jagels said. “The broad representation of

USMEF’s membership and your commitment in terms of time, expertise and financial investment are what make USMEF great and allow us to achieve success internationally.”

USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng struck a similar tone in his president’s address, calling the Continued on page 29.

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Bruner Limousin Hosts Western Livestock Tour Bruner Limousin of Winfred, South Dakota, hosted a large group of cattlemen who were on the “South Dakota Prairie Lands Ranch Tour” put on by the Western Livestock Journal. The tour provided the cattlemen an opportunity to see some of the great ranches of this historic area. The dates were from June 22-28 and included stops at several ranches and feedlots, an Ethanol Plant, Sutton Rodeo Company, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and the

In Memoriam

The Western Livestock Journal Tour of South Dakota made a stop at one of the Bruner Limousin pastures near Carthage.

Corn Palace.

John and Matt Bruner, Limousin breeders and owners of Dakota Natural Beef, were the hosts for the stop on Tuesday, June 24th.

John explained his operation to the western ranchers and served a lunch using Dakota Natural Beef products.

Bruner Limousin has been in the business of raising Limousin cattle since 1973 and added the Dakota Natural Beef to the oper-

ation in 2000. In August of 2012 they hosted a group of cattlemen from Argentina and a group from Missouri.

Limousin literature was provided for the ranchers on the tour.

John Bruner welcomed the tour guests and explained his cattle operation and Dakota Natural Beef.

The Western Livestock tour ranchers were treated to a picnic in the Carthage Lake Recreation area park provided by Dakota Natural.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

In May, we found Heather Gessner cooking up delicious Limousin bacon samples at her families booth for Dakota Natural Beef at the first farmer market of the season in Falls Park, Sioux Falls, SD.

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This gentlemen was the first Limousin breeder to be inducted into the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) “Hall of Fame”. Another breeder will

be inducted on January 11, 2015 during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO. The NALF Board of Directors created the “Hall of Fame” in the mid-1980’s to recognize extraordinary individuals who have given of their time and talents to advance the breed.

Do you know the answers to these questions?

1.) Can you name this man?

2.) Where is he from?

3.) Can you name the other three breeders who are also in the Limousin “Hall of Fame”?

4.) Who is the newest inductee into the “Hall of Fame”?

See answers on page 26.

Lisa Johnson of Huron, South Dakota, passed away on June 3, 2014. Services were held on June 6th at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Huron.

She attended school in Chamberlain, SD and then went on to get her degree in Ag Marketing and Ag Journalism from South Dakota State University. She used these skills to work for several Limousin companies. Upon her graduation, she was employed by the North American Limousin Foundation in Denver, CO. She worked there until 1989.

In 1997 Lisa started her own business, Cowmania Creations so she could stay at home with her children. During that time, she was the graphic designer for the Heartland Limousin Association, putting out the Heart Beat newspaper. In 2004 she sold the company to Mary Booth of Miami, OK. Lisa was involved with her children’s activities including showing cattle and sheep, rodeo, wrestling, football, soccer and volleyball.

She enjoyed volunteering as well as gardening and fishing. She was a member of 4-H and FFA and she was also involved in cattle associations.

She is survived by her husband, Gary; two children, Courtney and Jeremiah, all of Huron, three siblings and her mother, Mary Reimer of Chamberlain.

State Fair Results will be featured in the November/December Issue of the Heartbeat

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Vol. 22 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2014 Additional information will also be posted on the Iowa Limousin Association website: www.iowalimousin.org.

All area commercial and purePlans have been changed for er of the Year. bred Limousin producers are invitthis year’s Iowa Limousin AssoLunch will be provided along ed to attend. This is a wonderful ciation annual meeting, banquet the way, and the day will conclude opportunity to come and learn the and benefit auction. A new format benefits of adding Limousin genetwas discussed and voted on at the with the annual meeting, dinner ics to your cattle herd. last board meeting. Mark your and benefit auction. This will take Scholarship calendars for November 15, 2014. place, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the A scholarship, compliments of Afton Community Center.

The day will begin at 10:30 the Iowa Limousin Association, Please RSVP by email or phone a.m. with a continental breakfast is available to all high school to Sarah Long by November and tour of two farms; the Roberts seniors or students attending colFarms in Corning, IA and Long 3,2014. You can contact Sar- lege. Please contact Grant/Brenda ah or William Long for more and Sons Limousin in Afton.

Anderson at 641/587-2198 for an Roberts Farms were selected as the information by calling them at application. This is due by the 641/782-3770 or sending an email 2013 North American Limousin beginning of November and the Foundation “Commercial Produc- to longlimo@iowatelcomm.net.

Iowa News ...

Change for Annual Meeting

Iowa Juniors Hold Field Day in Osceola The Iowa Junior Limousin Association held its annual field day at the Clarke County fairgrounds in Osceola, IA June 22, 2014. A total of 33 juniors from across the state paraded 55 head of market animals, Lim-Flex bulls and females, and purebred bulls and females before Judge Nate Ruby of Murray, IA.

Jackson Straight of Logan exhibited both the grand champion Lim-Flex and purebred bred-and-owned bulls.

SL Bragging Rights, a 9/15/13 son of SL Top Notch was the Lim-Flex champion.

winner will be announced at the annual meeting later in the month.

Beef Expo 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 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. We hope to see you there!

Derek Anderson of Garner exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex female with RGMA Amaretto 3176A, a 3/7/13 daughter of EF Excessive Force. She was also the grand champion bredand-owned Lim-Flex female.

The champion purebred female was RGMA Ava 653S, a 5/9/13 daughter of RGMA Whipper Snapper exhibited by Mara Anderson of Garner. She was also the champion bred and owned purebred female.

Leslie Bell of Eldridge, IA exhibited the reserve champion Lim-Flex female with LG Angela, a 2/28/13 daughter of BC Eagle Eye. She was also named reserve champion Futurity female.

This female was purchased from Lost Grove Cattle Co. of Eldridge, IA.

SL Mindy’s Desert Rose, a 9/22/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid was the reserve champion purebred female and reserve champion bred-andowned purebred female exhibited by Jackson Straight.

Katie Walrod of Moorland exhibited the grand champion market animal.

WFLK Ace in the Hole is a 1,180 lb. steer born in March of 2013.

The champion purebred bull was SL Ironhide, a 6/5/13 son of MAGS Xyloid shown by Jackson Straight.

Jordan Gillette of Ames exhibited the reserve champion, RMKR Aussie 382A, a 1,029 lb. steer born in April of 2013.

The reserve champion purebred bredand-owned bull was Apollo, a 6/5/13 son of Wulf’s Xcellsior exhibited by Nick Duckett of Grimes.

Good luck with your fall sales!

The reserve champion Lim-Flex bredand-owned female was SL Suki’s Already, a 12/24/13 daughter of MAGS Y-Axis exhibited by Jackson Straight.

Champion Futurity honors went to Anna Radcliff of Eldridge with SL Born Ready, a 4/4/13 daughter of MAGS Whaler. She was purchased from Straight Limousin of Logan.

Fullblood Limousin Alliance News

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Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance will hold their quarterly meeting Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Lebanon, MO. This will take place in conjunction with the Fullblood Cattle Drive Sunday, October 12 at the Laclede County Fairgrounds. Additional details concerning the time and place for the meeting will be posted on the Fullblood Alliance website, www.

FullbloodLimousinAlliance.org.

This is a very important meeting. Officers will be nominated and two directors will be elected for 2015.

Show The 2014 National Fullblood Show was held the weekend of June 6-7 in Shawnee, OK. Breeders from four states brought 34 females and eight bulls for judge Gardiner Smith of Shelbyville, TN to evaluate.

The grand champion female and the People’s Choice Champion was TLSE Sarah 48Z, a 9/23/12 daughter of CFSV Polled Excel 315S exhibited by Evans Limousin of Chelsea, OK. Stone Valley Limousin of Cash-

ion, OK took home the reserve grand champion banner in the female show with SVL Polled Amazing 971Z, an 11/11/12 daughter of SVL Polled Neutron 770X. They also won the Produce of Dam and Get-of-Sire awards.

The grand champion Fullblood bull was SVL Polled Advantage 961Z, a 10/16/12 son of Posthaven P Urban Cowboy. He was also named the People’s Choice Champion and was shown by Britt Limousin Ranch of Seminole, OK and Lucas Limousin Ranch of Roff, OK. Rockin W Limousin of Fort Gibson, OK and Carver Farms of Noble, OK exhibited the reserve grand champion bull, FL Polled Touchable 311A, a 1/3/13 son of FL Pld Untouchable.

In addition to the Open Show, members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance also held a junior show and a sale. Carter Haynes of Bowling Green, KY took home the grand champion banner in the bull show with ACHH Topper 1137Z, a 10/1/12 son of SVL Polled Impact 516U.

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Congratulations to Stephen, Emily and Carter Haynes of Bowling Green KY for being named the 2014 Fullblood “Promoter of the Year”.

Brooklyn Vaughn of Semiole, OK had the grand champion female with TERL Polled Allison 60A, a 4/21/13 daughter of SVL Polled Exclusive 412T. Brooke Graham of Salem, ID won the Junior Supreme Champion Showman. The junior show was sponsored by Crockett Rose Branch Farm and the open show awards were sponsored by Lenape Limousin.

Sale The Fullblood Limousin Alliance and Friends Private Treaty Auction ended June 8th with 29 lots averaging $2,817. Thomas Farms of Leslie, AR had he final bid on the top-selling lot. TERL Polled Lady K, a 5/9/13 daughter of SVL Polled Exclusive 412T consigned

by Britt Limousin Ranch of Seminole, OK sold for $6,600.

Awards Congratulations to ACH Holdings, Stephen, Emily and Cater Haynes of Bowling Green, KY for being named 2014 “FLA Premier Fullblood Promoter of the Year”.

Richard Nelson and family of Chelsea, OK were given the “FLA Commercial Producer of the Year for 2014” award.

FLA Officers and Directors Serving as officers and directors of the FLA are James Lucas; president, David Holley, vice-president; Connie Crockett, secretary; and Joe Latendresse, treasurer. Directors are Rod Carver, Billy White, Ken Glazier, Ty Heavin, Stephen Haynes and Betty Anglani.

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Missouri News ...

MLBA Holds Summer Open Show in Nevada The Missouri Limousin Breeders Association held their annual summer Open Show in conjunction with the MLJBA junior show at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Nevada, MO June 22, 2014.

This area is the former stronghold of the Bushwacker organization during the Civil War. The summer weather for was perfect for exhibitors, friends and family members.

Judge Jesse Bolin of Walnut Grove, MO sorted the 76 Limousin entries by 50 exhibitors. Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, MO had a banner day exhibiting both the champion and reserve champion females in the combined Lim-Flex and Purebred female show.

The grand champion and Division II champion female was AUTO Apeal 669A, a 12/6/13 Lim-Flex 69% daughter of AUTO Long Drive 111X out of AUTO Coffee exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, MO.

Dennis Alt of Double A Limousin was the chief chef at the Missouri weekend in Nevada. Thanks to Dennis for all of his hard work and great food.

The reserve grand champion female, shown by Ryleigh Morris, was AUTO Dainty 437Z, an 11/9/12 Lim-Flex 50% daughter of C.L. Burbank out of Logans 903R. She was also named the Division IV champion.

Ozark Empire Fair Held The 2014 Ozark Empire Fair Limousin Open and Junior Shows were held in Springfield, MO the last weekend in July. AUTO genetics swept both the junior and open Limousin shows, taking the grand and reserve grand champion banners.

Taking home the grand champion banner in the Junior Show was Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO with AUTO Usually Yours 290A, a 9/2/13 daughter of MAGS WL Usual Suspect 538U. Keeping it in the family, Cody’s sister, Brooke, took home the reserve grand champion banner in the female show with AUTO Adorie 439A, an 11/1/13 daughter of MAGS Xukalani.

AUTO Usually Yours 290A, the junior champion, repeated her winning ways taking home the

grand champion female banner in the Open Limousin Show.

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

Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO swept the bull show, taking both the grand and reserve grand champion banners. They were also named “Premier Exhibitor”.

The grand champion bull was AUTO 193A, a 9/10/13 son of SAV Brilliance 8077 exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO. Pinegar Limousin also took home the reserve grand champion banner in the bull show with AUTO 311A, a 10/25/13 son of SAV Brilliance 8077.

Bolens selected TYEJ-TNGC Formula One 321 as his grand champion bull. The 3/17/12 Lim-Flex 50% son of CALO Brickyard out of TYEJ Gretchen was exhibited by Jones-Benson Limousin of Sedalia, MO, Graven Land & Cattle Co. of Lebanon, MO and Double A Limousin of Shawnee, KS.

Congratulations to Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove who received the champion female banner from TJ and Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO who sponsored the Champion female trophy at the Missouri Cattlemen’s weekend show in Sedalia.

The reserve grand champion and Division III champion bull was AUTO New Edition 136A, a 5/1/13 Lim-Flex 63% son of MAGS Xyloid exhibited

by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO and Thomas & Son Farms of Boonsboro, MA.

Missouri barbque at the field day.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

Questions on page 22.

Answers: 1.) Floyd McGown – He served as the president of the Texas Limousin Association, president of the North American Limousin Foundation and president of the International Limousin Council.

2.) He is from Texas and was inducted in 1991.

3.) The other three members and the year they were inducted are: Dale Runion of Colorado – 1993; Leonard Wulf of Minnesota – 2000; and Ken Holloway of Oklahoma – 2009.

4.) Herman Symens of South Dakota will be inducted on January 11, 2015.

Herman Symens

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Missouri Juniors Showcase Cattle at Field Day

Members of the Missouri Junior Limousin Breeders Association gathered at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Nevada, MO June 21, 2014 for their annual field day.

This show was held in conjunction with the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association Open Show which took place the next day, June 22.

Hosts for the weekend were Cole Abele of Nevada, Dennis Alt of Shawnee, KS and the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association.

The weekend began with a grilled burger supper with all the fixings.

Saturday night the grill was used to prepare smoked beef and pork along with potato salad, beans and dessert. Everyone enjoyed the hospitality!

A total of 33 juniors paraded 59 head of bred-and-owned bulls, Lim-Flex and purebred females plus steers before Judge Spencer Scott of Nevada, MO.

Ashley McKinny of Stilwell, KS exhibited the grand champion cow/ calf pair with Black Magic Glenda 2, a 3/3/12 daughter of Clear Creek Wizzard 187W out of EECR Naskar Glenda . She showed with her 2/18/14 son of Red Dirt Laredo 503Y.

The grand champion and Division III champion Lim-Flex female was MAGS Alicia, a 2/5/13 daughter of MAGS Wazowski out of MAGS Ur Salina exhibited by Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female and Division I champion was AUTO Ada 420A, a 10/10/13 daughter of LH U Haul out of AUTO Rebecca exhibited by Paige Henderson of Elkland, MO.

Judge Scott selected AUTO Usually Yours 290A his grand champion purebred female. The 9/2/13 daughter of MAGS WL Usual Suspect out of AUTO Rebeca was exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO. She was the Division I champion.

The reserve grand champion purebred female and reserve Division I champion was AUTO Alfie, an 11/10/13 daughter of MAGS Xylopolist out of AUTO Rebeca also exhibited by Cody Heavin.

The reserve grand champion and Division IV reserve bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull honors went to DKBM Ace, a 1/29/13 son of SAV North Dakota out of AUTO Tootsie Pop exhibited by Klay Beisly.

The grand champion and Division III champion purebred bred-andowned honors in the bull show went to CODY Commander, a 3/12/13 son of MAGS Out Front out of AUTO Luckie exhibited by Cody Heavin.

Ashley McKinny exhibited the reserve grand champion purebred bred-andowned bull and Division I champion, Ashley’s Black Dirt, a 2/18/14 son of Red Dirt Laredo 503Y out of Black Magic Glenda 2.

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Cody Heavin took home the grand champion steer honors AUTO Bando, a 2/8/13 steer out of MAGS Xyloid weighing 1,264 pounds.

Ashley McKenny exhibited a 4/16/13 1,166 pound steer out of Red Dirt Laredo 503Y for the reserve grand champion title.

Ty Heavin visited with Shaun and Brooke Edwards during the set up at the Missouri Field days in Nevada.

The grand champion and Division IV bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull honors went to DKBM All Star, a 1/28/13 son of SAV Bismarck 5682 out of AUTO Tootsie Pop exhibited by Klay Beisly of Nevada, MO.

Congratulations Juniors!

Champion showmen at the Missouri Junior Limousin show in Nevada were: Senior - Abby Kautsch of Russellville, Intermediate - Clayton Schowe of Warrenton, Junior - Sam Callahan of Centerview, Novice - Gage Baker of Fulton.

Endorsed by the Fullblood Alliance

Sunday, October 12, 2014 • Laclede County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Missouri

Heartland

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Long-time Limousin breeders Marvin and Myrtle Jones of Tonganoxie and their son and grandson Jeff and Adam received HLA silhouettes for their hard work preparing for the Heartland Regional. Thank you!

Summer and water are always fun at a junior show.

Steele and Tanner Tescher rode Liberty Ranch horses at the Tescher ranch branding.

Arden and Ray Petersen of Eagle Butte, SD attended the seminar in McLaughlin.

Rod Peterson, right, of Pukwana, SD and the crowd enjoyed the Limousin show at the SD Spotlight Show in Huron July 26.

When Scott Toberman speaks, people listen.

Who do you think the judge will pick?

Limousin Producers Well“Even though I’ve attended represented ... other USMEF meetings, this is

Continued from page 22. growth of red meat exports one of U.S. agriculture’s most significant achievements and one of the U.S. economy’s best success stories.

On the second day of the event, cattle producers had an opportunity to participate in a meeting of the USMEF Beef and Allied Industries Committee, where they received updates on free trade agreement negotiations and key market access issues that affect the movement of beef exports. They were also updated on a new USMEF initiative exploring opportunities for U.S. beef in West Africa.

Another highlight of the event was the USMEF Product Showcase, where USMEF member companies exhibited red meat products for more than 120 international buyers.

the first time that I’ve had chance to observe actual business transactions,” Effertz explained. “The presence of all these buyers from literally around the world is awesome, and deeply appreciated by us who produce livestock because of what the export markets are doing for our cattle prices.”

It wasn’t the first USMEF Product Showcase for Symens, but he ranked it as the best he’s attended.

“I’ve been to other showcases, but they weren’t doing as many deals as what we are seeing here,” he said. “I heard this year’s showcase is the largest ever, with a record number of buyers – and I can certainly believe that with all the activity I’m seeing.”

The next meeting of the USMEF Board of Directors is set for Nov. 5-7 in Arlington, VA.

Preparing Cattle for a Winter Without Parasites

Whether marketing calves or caring for bred cows this fall, every cattle producer has to make the most of each pound of feed. So why feed parasites too?

“There is no reason to feed the cow, calf and the parasites,” says Gary Sides, cattle nutritionist with Pfizer Animal Health. “If you deworm, you’re making sure you’re feeding the growing animal and not the parasites. And, if cattle have been grazing on grass, they almost certainly have parasites.”

“Producers could be losing as much as $3 billion annually in lost weight gains, poor feed conversion and increased disease due to parasites,” Sides says. When cattle are infected with parasites, it can suppress their appetites, limiting the intake and absorption of nutrients. Plus, infections can mean cattle can’t fight off other diseases as easily.

For cows, it’s important to

maximize the gains made while on pasture and keep them in good body condition through winter.

For calves, every deworming offers the opportunity for significant improvement in productivity.

Sides recommends producers deworm cattle in the fall to help protect against Ostertagia ostertagi – or the brown stomach worm, and the most damaging internal parasite – and other parasites that can potentially rob cattle of performance and producers of profits.

A broad-spectrum dewormer, such as DECTOMAX 1% Injectable (deromectin) treats and controls Ostertagia for up to 21 days and is safe for pregnant cows, newborn calves and bulls.

“With the producers I talk to, I tend not to be as concerned with the external parasites,” Sides says.

“I’d rather control the internal parasites that can do the most to slow down growth and feed efficiency.”

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Heartland Satellite Winners at the “Red Dirt Country Shootout” Heartland juniors participated in a variety of activities during their week-long stay in Amarillo, Texas for the 2014 NALJA show.

Those members who placed in the various satellite events or received special honors were recognized at the banquet Friday, July 18 at the Civic Center Grand Plaza.

Showmanship…(Novice) Mikah Edwards, MO; Jaspen Tanner, KS; and Cole Youngblood, KS (Junior) Mara Anderson, IA; Logan Wilson, KS; Karsyn Youngblood, KS; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO; Ani Rexwinkle, KS; McKenna Richardson, KS; Collin Ochsner, CO – champion (Intermediate) Alexa Montagne, SD; Caitlyn Ochsner, CO; Maycee Ratliff, KS (Senior) Cody Heavin, MO; Erin Bayless,

KS; Randee Corns, KS; Devan Cox, IN; Shelby Hennessy, ND; Ashlee Corns, KS – champion.

Judging…(Novice) Cole Youngblood, KS – 5th; Mikah Edwards, MO – 1st (Junior) Kaylee Gum, KS – 4th; Korynn Clason, NE – 3rd; Karsyn Youngblood, KS – 2nd; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO – 1st (Intermediate) Caitlyn Ochsner, CO – 2nd Public Speaking…(Novice) Mikah Edwards, MO – 5th (Junior) Collin Ochsner, CO – 5th; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO – 3rd (Intermediate) Caitlyn Ochsner, CO – 1st (Senior) Kristin Anderson, IN – 2nd Magazine Advertisement…

(Novice) Cole Youngblood, KS – 5th (Junior) Kylie Anderson, IA – 5th; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO –

The newly elected NALJA board of directors and advisors are: (front row L-R) Randee Corns, Abby Hendrickson, Sarah Johnson, Layton Schur, Katie Campbell (back row L-R) Bret Begert, Ethan Freund, Rachel Booth, Devan Cox, Anna Johnson, Taylor Green, Kaye Kaufman.

Mara Anderson, right, of Garner, IA is enjoying this unique fire pit with her sisters Jaelyn and Kylie. This was her prize for exhibiting the grand champion bred-and-owned purebred female at the NALJA show in Amarillo, TX.

4th; Karsyn Youngblood, KS – 3 rd ; Collin Ochsner, CO – 2 nd ; Mara Anderson, IA – 1st (Intermediate) Caitlyn Ochsner, CO – 5th Photography…

(Novice) Quade Edwards, MO – 4th; nd Mikah Edwards, Team Fitting – Kansas took 2 place with team Tanner Walden, Alexa Tenpenny, Maycee MO – 1st (Junior) members Ratliff and Ashlee Corns.

Mara Anderson, IA – 5th; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO – 2nd (Intermediate) Lauren Falk, KS – 3rd (Senior) Kristin Anderson, IN – 3rd; Katie Walrod, IA – 2nd State Poster…Iowa – 2nd, Kansas – 1st Herdsmanship…Small State – Iowa Sweepstakes…Ashlyn Ochsner, CO – 9th; Mikah Edwards, MO – 5th; Caitlyn Ochsner, CO – 2nd Camp (Junior) Kansas took Dick O’Brien Memorial Ju- Cow 2nd and the combined South Dakota/ nior Herdsman Award – Mark Minnesota team took 2 nd place Blake, IA (Senior) with team members Justin Limi Booster State Grants… and Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD and Anna Johnson of Sebeka, MN. Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Honorary NALJA Member…

Beef Cook-Off…Missouri – 1st Pete Carmichael family

Senior showman finalists with Ashlee Corns, champion.

Intermediate showmen finalists with Grant Hubbard, champion.

Novice showman finalists with Jaden Linthicum, champion.

Junior showmen finalists with Collin Ochsner, champion.

Herdsmanship…Small State – Iowa

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