Wisconsin Hereford Association - 2023 Fall Review

Wisconsin Hereford Association

2023 Executive Committee...

President: Rick Starck | Cadott, WI (715) 313-3234 | starckfarm@gmail.com

Vice President: Fred Larson | Spring Valley, WI (715) 495-0837 | fredlarson@mac.com

Secretary: Lisa Davis | Plain, WI (608) 697-9633 | secretarywihereford@gmail.com

2023 Board of Directors…

Northeast Region

Douglas Schulz | Iron Ridge, WI (262) 224-7185 | schulzd1964@gmail.com

Rob Ash | Newton, WI | (920) 493-8173 Robert.ash@wisconsinpublicservice.com

Shawn Prodell | Algoma, WI (920) 255-1232 | shawnprodell@gmail.com

Northwest Region

Kelly Oleson | Arkdale, WI 608-547-8101 | oleson.kelly@gmail.com

Southeast Region

Steve Merry | Hartford, WI (414) 881-5274 | steven.merry@aah.org

Jamie Kent | Winslow, IL (608) 628-2632 | jkent@adkinsenergy.com

Steve Folkman | Ixonia, WI (262) 617-6346 | cnlfarm@hughes.net

Southwest Region

Caleb Ahrens | Monroe, WI (608) 346-9261 | calebahrens@ymail.com

Katrina Edge | Fennimore, WI (608) 852-3108 | schwerk@yahoo.com

Dr. BJ Jones | Darlington, WI (608) 482-2961 | BJ@wildcatcattle.com

The Wisconsin Review

Hello all, this has been a very busy year and I want to use this opportunity to keep our membership abreast of tasks your board has been working on this year. With the help of Compeer Financial, we have been working to track, and simplify our budget and financial recordkeeping system. Secretary Lisa Davis has been working very long hours with Compeer Financial and BMO Harris Bank setting up our accounts utilizing an updated Quick Books program and an invoice system to track all of our income and expenses for future ease of finalizing budgets and filing of taxes.

Editor…

Jane Adolph | 815-244-5456

E-mail: jeadolph@gmail.com

I believe the use of Compeer Financial, and BMO Bank’s services will benefit our association now and in the future. We are on track to make our association better and stronger capitalizing on sound financial records and tracking of those records that will allow us to move forward with the association.

By: Rick Starck WHA President

The board and Royalty committee are also working with HYFA in tracking all income and expenses so we can inform our membership where we are at in our goal to selfsustain our royalty program while keeping compliant with all our financial obligations.

Speaking of royalty, our own AHA Queen Madison Katzenberger and WHA Queen Marie Prodell represented us well at the Hereford Junior Nationals. I want to thank our junior committee members and all who volunteered to host a very organized show!

The board will meet in late July to review topics related to the WHA State sale. We will review the consignors’ surveys that were returned, and discuss issues brought up to board members during the year by both consignors and buyers. We will make changes, if any, to continue to provide buyers great cattle and sellers an excellent avenue to market their animals.

There are many positive things going on within our association. We have met hundreds of people attending farm and cattle shows this year provided valuable information on Hereford cattle and the WHA members who raise them. The Junior National Hereford Show was amazing and what I saw of it went without a hitch. AHA executive members praised the support and work received by our members. I heard the Jack Pot show went well this summer and our scotch comb program continues to be a hit among the local and county fairs.

I’d like to finish by again thanking the WHA board and everyone who volunteers their time and efforts in WHA activities. Without your help, we would not be able to showcase our cattle, our association, or our people!

Calendar of Events…

The official publication of the Wisconsin Hereford Association welcomes member and non-member advertising.

We have a nice selection of Distinct’s progeny for sale… come on over and select your next herd bull, replacement heifer or show prospect.

By: Noah Benedict

AHA Territory 5

Field Staff

217-372-8009

noahb@hereford.org

Noah’s Notes

What is the next goal in your operation? Take a second and think about that question. Maybe you have a clear answer or maybe it is a little harder to define. Recently, our AHA field staff was able to hold our annual field staff meeting in Kansas City. While there, we were challenged by our AHA leaders to define successful operations in our territory and give a reason why we thought so. Each of us brought up the term “Customer Service” when looking at those successful operations. So, I am here to challenge all Hereford breeders out there to incorporate customer service into their next set of goals for their operation.

Hereford cattle are so versatile and vital to the beef cattle industry. These cattle provide value in the commercial cow-calf operations, feedlots, any Hereford seedstock operation, and even in the show ring. However, one thing we need to do as breeders and producers, is continue to promote this breed. We must be able to keep the demand for Hereford cattle as high as we can, so that our CUSTOMERS can see more profit. Here are a few examples.

The Hereford breed has proven value in adding bulls into commercial operations. These F1 calves are some of the most impressive calves out there, but commercial producers may still need help marketing them. Offer to buy the females back for your own commercial herd. Help make the connection with them to send them to the Greater Midwest Hereford Sale on January 4, 2024. Do what you can to help get these calves sold. After all, promoting these cattle only helps promote your program since they are out of your bull.

Hereford cattle and Hereford-based crosses are excelling in the feedlot. Grades are going up and therefore, so is the demand. Our Certified Hereford Beef program needs our breeders help. Strike up a conversation with the local restaurant or grocery store. Tell them about CHB and what makes is desirable. You may not think that one conversation matters, but I promise, if a store manager hears a question or two about CHB, they are going to be looking into it to see if they can make money selling it in their store.

For those of you selling show cattle, take the time to help your customers. Not everyone buying a show project is going to win every show, however, they are buying so their kids can grow as individuals. Help them to do that. Help teach when applicable, go to their farm, and watch them compete. These kids are doing a lot of work promoting an animal you raised…go and help them do it.

These ideas are a start to the idea of customer service, but obviously there are many more. A little extra work may be added, but the benefit of keeping a customer coming back (with more money in their pocket) will work wonders for your operation.

Lastly, I want to congratulate the WHA and WJHA on a wonderful Junior National Hereford Expo. This was one of the best JNHE’s to date, largely in thanks to all the help and support you all provided. Thank you to everyone out there that lent a helping hand. We couldn’t have done it without you!

2023 WHA Jackpot Steer Class Lineup

The Jackpot Hereford Steer Class will be August 9, 2023 at the Wisconsin State Fair. This class is a great way for WHA member breeders to support Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association members showing Wisconsin Herefords at the State Fair! The class is sponsored by the WHA, and is for Hereford steers born in Wisconsin that were bred by WHA or WJHA member breeders. The class is a special benefit of WHA or WJHA membership!

2023 Payouts will be as follows:

Champion: $500, Reserve: $250, 3rd Place: $150 4th Place: $100, 5th Place: $75, All other places: $25

Many thanks to WHA member Kermit Rhiner, Rhiner Polled Herefords, Poynette, WI for coordinating the Jackpot Steer class! If there are any questions about the class, please contact Kermit Rhiner, at 608-445-1279.

The 2023 Jackpot Steer Class lineup is as follows:

Exhibitor Name Breeder

Elayna Aue Wildcat Cattle Company

Evan Bartlett Bartlett Ranch

Mya Bevan Plum River Ranch

Whitney Holler Holler Hereford Farm

Alisha Klemme Allison Ash

Jayden Lietzau Ty Lietzau

Isabelle McReath Hannah Oleson

Ashlynn Norgard Raelynn Ragsdale

Hannah Oleson Ryan & Hannah Oleson

Ryan Oleson Ryan & Hannah Oleson

Joe Renn Kegley Farms

Tessa Smith Plum River Ranch

Tateum Speich Alexander Huisheere

The Jackpot Hereford Steer Show is a great way to showcase your farm's genetic program and support WJHA members showing Wisconsin Herefords! Good luck to all WHA and WJHA member breeders and exhibitors!

WJHA News

Wisconsin Junior Hereford Open Jackpot Show

June 3, 2023 | Jefferson, WI | Judge: Dale Hummell, IL 95 Head –50 Polled Heifers, 11 Horned Heifers, 5 Mini Heifers, 11 Bulls, 6 Cow/Calf Pairs, 11 Steers

WILDCAT PRISTINE 2605 ET, exhbited by Lauren Jones Reserve Champion Polled Heifer | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show

PURPLE HB FINLEY 96K ET, exhbited by Makenna Smith Reserve Champion Horned Heifer | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show and Jr. Preview Show

RF 8036 RICH GIRL 16J, exhbited by Morgan Richardson Champion Polled Heifer | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show and Jr. Preview Show Supreme Heifer Overall Breeds | Jr. Preview Show Champion B&O Heifer | Jr. Preview Show

WILDCAT CLEMENTINE 2117 ET, exhbited by Elayna Aue Champion Horned Heifer | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show

KJ 364C SALSA SPECIAL 364J ET, exhbited by Hannah Oleson Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show and Jr. Preview Show

HPH 756 LADY LUCK 5480J, exhbited by Nick Jones Champion Cow/Calf Pair | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show and Jr. Preview Show

Champion Steer | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show and Jr. Spring Preview Show Exhibited by Charlie Kent

Res. Champion Steer | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show and Jr. Spring Preview Show Exhibited by Haylie Reu

WI JR. PREVIEW SHOWHEREFORD SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS

Pee-Wee Champion – Charlie Kent | Reserve – Molli Holler

Junior Champion – Makenna Smith | Reserve – Elayna Aue

Intermediate Champion – Ryan Oleson | Reserve – Jordan Lamb

Senior Champion – Lauren Jones | Reserve – Payton Lawinger

Additional Results (No photos available):

Champion Mini Heifer, WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show: LITTLE C exhibited by Rober Ziller

Reserve Champion MIni Heifer, WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show: COPPER exhibited by Albert Kelchner

Reserve Champion Bull, WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show: HHF MIGHTY 49C E35 K94, exhibited by Whitney Holler

Champion Mini Heifer, WI Jr. Preview Show: THF RAE 126, exhibited by Emmelia Stewart

Reserve Champion Mini Heifer, WI Jr. Preview Show: MM28, exhibited by Annabeth Sprecher

Fitting Team to represent Wisconsin at JNHE: Charlie Kent, Makenna Smith and Tessa Smith

WJHA News

92 Head –

50 Polled Heifers, 11 Horned Heifers, 1 Mini Heifer, 11 Bulls, 6 Cow/Calf Pairs, 11 Steers and 1 Mini Steer

June 4, 2023 | Jefferson, WI | Judge: Joe Gensini, IL

Wisconsin Junior Hereford Open Jackpot Show

WILDCAT PRODIGY 3145 ET, exhbited by Nick JOnes Reserve Champion Bull | WI Jr. Preview Show

SWIGART 1818 DIAMOND 2705, exhbited by Kade Swigart Reserve Champion Polled Heifer and Reserve Champion B&O Heifer WI Jr. Preview Show

PERKS 2TK 5101 JABARI 1122 ET, exhbited by Kendall Boatman Champion Bull | WI Jr. Open Jackpot Show and Jr. Preview Show

CRANE ANCHOR LADY 2253, exhbited by Ella Crane Champion Horned Heifer | WI Jr. Preview Show

WHOOOO’s READYYYY… 2023 FOLOW Conference

September 8-10 in River Falls, Wisconsin

The WJHA is beyond excited to offer the 2nd Annual FOLOW (Faces of Leadership of Wisconsin)! in River Falls, WI on September 8th-10th! We made this event three days this year so we can expand how much we are able to offer to the youth that travel and attend FOLOW!

Youth in attendance will get the opportunity to work with students and faculty from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls, industry leaders, and the WJHA Board! Some activities that people will have the opportunity to take part in will be working with the UWRF Beef Management Team, the UWRF Block and Bridle, the UWRF Livestock Judging Team, Madison Katzenberger (National Hereford Queen and Previous WJHA Retired Member) and the WJHA Board in Workshops! Also, we will be having fabulous tours throughout the weekend as well! Attendees will learn about Meat Quality and Safety from Dr.

Arquimides Reyes in the UWRF Meat Lab and get the opportunity to work with industry leaders from Windy Hills Herefords and Larson Hereford Farms as we tour their facilities and learn how they got to where they are today!

This leadership event is open to all Youth interested in growing their skills as a leader, expanding their knowledge about the beef industry, wanting to meet new friends, and experience some cool things! We are looking at having a ton of fun in River Falls, WI and hope to see you all there! You won’t want to miss it!

To sign up, go to the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association Facebook Page and click on the Registration link on the FOLOW Posts! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Marie Prodell (WJHA President) – (920)255-3993, mkplivestock2020@gmail.com or Kim Jones (WJHA Advisor) –(608)482-2272, tanbarkconsulting.com

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Jackson County Fairgrounds Black River Falls, WI

Sale Time: Noon

3 Fancy Heifer Calves

Sired by Boyd Blueprint, TH Victor 719T and NJW Trust 167Y

3 Productive Young Cows and Bred Heifers

Sired by NJW Hometown 10Y, Boyd Blueprint, Perks 802 Hero 0036, Brookview Engineer 11E and Brookview Goliah 39G

WJHA News

2023 Junior National Report

Wisconsin had 130 head of cattle and 61 exhibitors at the “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash” Junior National Hereford Expo, Madison, Wisconsin, July 8 – July 14.

The Wisconsin juniors hosted/sponsored three very successful programs to welcome other juniors to our state;

• Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt – 32 teams of 10 juniors each spent the first three days of JNHE completing challenges, hunting for items like a cheese head and searching out other juniors that fit a set profile. Awards were given to the top three teams. We heard many great comments back about how much fun this activity was!

• Taste of Wisconsin Fun Night – Wisconsin helped host the meal for all 1500 attendees of the Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash. This special meal wouldn’t have been possible without the continued support of the Donation Heifer program! Thank you to all who support our juniors.

• Queen’s Tea stuffed animals – The WJHA sponsored the stuffed animals Queen Madison Katzenberger gave to each participant in the Queen’s Tea. Every young lady took home a special friend as a reminder of their time at the event.

AWARDS AND SHOW PLACINGS

Advanced Speech, 1st Place Intermediate Division – Tessa Smith

Future Professionals, 1st Place Junior Division – Blake Brancel

8th Grade Prospect Award – Brady Jones

$2,500 Hereford Herdsman Scholarship – Lauren Jones

2nd Place Intermediate Judging Team – Morgan Firlus, Jordan

Lamb, Hannah Oleson, Ryan Oleson

3rd Place PeeWee Judging – Charlie Kent

9th Place Junior Showmanship – Elayna Aue

10th Place Junior Showmanship – Bryce Brancel

8th Place Senior Showmanship – Lauren Jones

Golden Pitchfork Award – Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association

Wisconsin Outstanding State Member – Marie Prodell

Junior Premier Exhibitor – Lauren, Brady & Nick Jones

Wisconsin Champions

• Reserve Grand Champion Steer & Reserve Champion Div 2GSF TUCKER K33 ET – Lauren & Brady Jones

Wisconsin Division Champions

• Reserve Champion Division 8 Bred-and-Owned Female –WILDCAT PRISTINE 2605 ET – Brady, Lauren & Nick Jones

• Reserve Champion Division 3 Owned Polled Female –WILDCAT POLISHED 219 ET – Lauren, Brady & Nick Jones

Additional Wisconsin Class Winners

• Owned Cow-Calf Pairs Class 004 – HPH 756 LADY LUCK 5480J – Nick, Lauren & Brady Jones

• Steer Class 014 – RR MURPHY 22 – Ashlynn Norgard

• Bred & Owned Bulls Class 023 – WILDCAT PRINCIPLE 220 ET– Lauren, Brady & Nick Jones

• Bred & Owned Heifers Class 039 – WILDCAT POLISHED 219 ET – Lauren, Brady & Nick Jones

• Bred & Owned Heifers Class 059 – MJC GFJ SAVANNAH'S

JOANNA42JET – Lily Jensen

• Owned Polled Heifers Class 039 – WILDCAT PRISTINE 2605 ET – Brady, Lauren & Nick Jones

• Owned Polled Heifers Class 136 – MJC GFJ SAVANNAHS

JORDANA39JET – Lily Jensen

Wisconsin Second Place in Class

• Steer Class 008 – WILDCAT SENSOR 203 – Brooke & Elayna Aue

• Bred & Owned Bulls Class 018 – BB KINGSTON 13L –Mya Bevan

• Bred & Owned Bulls Class 020 – WILDCAT PRODIGY 3145

ET – Lauren, Brady & Nick Jones

• Bred & Owned Heifers Class 031 – WILDCAT LMAY

MARDI GRAS 34 ET – Lauren, Brady & Nick Jones

• Bred & Owned Heifers Class 059 – MJC GFJ SAVANNAHS

JORDANA39JET – Lily Jensen

• Owned Horned Heifer Class 080 – PURPLE HB FINLEY 96K ET – Tessa, Austin & Makenna Smith

• Owned Polled Heifers Class 135 – MJC GFJ SAVANNAH'S

JOANNA42JET – Lily Jensen

Watch for our consignments to the Cattlemen’s Delight Sale on October 7th.

Homozygous Polled Bred Heifers Open Heifers by Innisfail 4013 and Historic

Starck Century Farm

Rick, Jenny, Ryder and Ricki Starck • Cadott, WI Home: 715.289.3514 • Cell: 715.313.3234

The Math Doesn’t Lie

(100% A.I. Bred)(Whole Herd DNA) + (Phenotype)(Genotype) = Starck Century Farm Herd Average EPDs all above the breed average!

— Maternal, Terminal and Balanced Seedstock —

wisconsinherefords.org

WHA News

New 2023-2025 WHA Membership Directory Available

The new WHA Membership Directory has been completed! Directories were mailed to all active WHA members, as well as recipients of the Wisconsin Review. The new Directory was also included in the Welcome Bags for all of the Junior National Hereford Expo participants! Directories will also be available at the WHA Booth at Trade Shows throughout the year.

The new WHA Membership directory has contact information for WHA Members, information about the WHA, WJHA, organization activities, and advertisements from member-breeders showcasing their genetic programs. Many thanks to all of the member-breeders that purchased advertising in the directory also! As you consider adding to your herd inventory and production goals, please visit the WHA Membership Directory for information about WHA Member-breeders that offer Hereford genetics and breeding stock to complement a wide variety of registered and commercial cattle breeding programs!

Any questions about the Directory, please contact WHA Board Member Steve Folkman, at (262) 617-6346, or WHA Secretary Lisa Davis at secretarywihereford@gmail.com.

Follow the WHA on Facebook!

A great way to keep up with the latest happenings in the WHA, is to follow the WHA on Facebook! Thank you to WHA Board Member Katrina Edge, Larch Grove Farms, keeps the WHA Facebook page up-to-date with the latest happenings in the WHA, WJHA, and the beef industry! The WHA Facebook page has approximately 2,100 followers.

Bull Test Reminder

Bull Tests are a great way to evaluate herd genetic programs and compare animal performance across cattle breeds within uniform environment and management practices. Within the state of Wisconsin, there are two Bull Test opportunities:

• Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association’s Central Bull Test University of Wisconsin Pioneer Farm, Platteville, WI https://wisconsinbeef.com

• St. Croix Valley Bull Test

UW River Falls Mann Valley Farm, River Falls, WI

https://scvbt.wordpress.com

Both tests have fall entries, with cattle fed at the station through the winter months. Bull weight gain and performance is measured during the feeding period, and breeding evaluation is completed prior to sale in the spring.

As you evaluate your 2023 calf crop, if producing quality Hereford bulls is part of your herd’s breeding program goals, remember that participating in Bull Tests is a great way to showcase your herd’s genetics, and highlight the benefits of the Hereford Breed! For more information about the bull tests, please visit the websites listed above.

WHA at WI Farm Technology Days, July 18-20, 2023

The Wisconsin Hereford Association had a busy week at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, July 18-20, 2023! The 2023 WI Farm Technology days were held at the Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club’s grounds at Baraboo, WI. Thank you to all that stopped by at the booth in the Beef Tent to say hello to the WHA!

Many thanks to Pierce's Hereford Haven, Baraboo, WI, for bringing their bull CRR 971 Levitate 142, to display at the booth. He was a great draw for the WHA booth! The Pierce's sponsored a contest "Guess the Bull's Weight", an opportunity for a $200 cash prize! Many guesses were placed…988 to be exact, and the winners were Dale Shultz and Caroline Burns. Both guessed the exact weight, at 2,145 lbs. Dale and Caroline will “split” the prize at $100 each. The guesses ranged from 500 lbs to 28,000 lbs. Thanks to all that participated in the contest!

Thank you Ken and Sandy Pierce, and the Pierce Family for all of your support of the WHA, and time spent at 2023 Farm Technology Days!

The WHA Booth was well stocked with information about the WHA and Wisconsin Herefords, with the new Member Directory, 70th Anniversary Issue of the Wisconsin Review, and the WHA Brochure. Literature about the Hereford Cattle Breed from the American Hereford Association was available also. And of course, there was plenty of candy, pens, and magnets to give away too! Thank you to Doug and Becky Schulz, and Lisa Davis, for volunteering at the WHA booth!

The WHA hopes to see you at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days at Cadott, WI in 2024!

J&J Polled Herefords

Kim & Herb Johnson

5891 E. Waterford Rd. Hartford, WI 53027

262-573-4019

kkjohnson19@hotmail.com

Over 25 years producing quality registered Herefords!

Breeding to produce sound, functional, maternally strong cattle that will work for you! Visitors welcome and seedstock always for sale!

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Sylvia

Wisconsin Hereford Association Spring Sale

Saturday, March 2, 2024 • Noon • Fennimore Livestock Exchange

1. Consignors must be a member of the WHA or WJHA. Consignors must be a current member at the time of nomination. Consignors must also have paid membership for the following year at time of entries. In the case of partnership cattle, at least one partner must be a member of the WHA or WJHA. All cattle must be registered with the AHA.

2. Nomination forms and copies of registration papers need to be postmarked no later than October 7th, 2023. All nominations must be accompanied by a $75 screening fee per consignor. Surplus screening fees will be reallocated equally to breeders that sell in the sale on a per breeder basis. Consignors will be notified of screening date and time. Sale management has the right to close entries at 50 lots, with a maximum of 20 bulls.

3. Once the selections have been made, a $200 entry fee per animal, footnotes, and photos must be submitted to the WHA sale manager with a postmark no later than December 9th, 2023. Pictures due no later than December 22, 2023. Sale manager has the right to extend the due date depending on timing of screening. Entry fee will be credited on account upon completion of sale. Entry fee is non-refundable on all no-show sale animals. There is no charge for photos sent electronically. There is a $5.00 fee for photos submitted in hard copy form. The sale management reserves the option of using any photos submitted. Consignments, entry fees, and all paper work not received by the due date will not be catalogued or eligible to sell.

4. Substitutions will be allowed. The substitutions must be screened and declared at the time of screening. Substitutions are only allowed for medical issues (ie bull didn’t pass semen test, bred heifer open or injury). Consignor must provide veterinarian letter stating nature of injury and/or problem. Consignor will be responsible for copies of supplement information at the time of the sale. Substitutions will be as a first come first serve basis. The sale manager has the discretion to accept or not accept substitutions.

5. Animals are to be in place by 4PM on Friday, March 1st 2023.

6. BULLS – must be born between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023. The sale committee will hold as close as possible to 20 head to maintain a strong bull market. A consignor may consign one bull. For each additional bull, a minimum of one female must be consigned and sold through the sale. All bulls must have a nose lead or nose ring.

a. HEIFERS – Members are encouraged to have females bred to calve by 30 months of age. All cattle are encouraged to have positive milk EPD’s. Bred heifers must be pregnancy checked by a veterinarian and verified on the health paper.

b. COWS – Must be 5 years old or younger. They must have a natural calf at side or a guaranteed pregnancy. Calf may be sold separately at the discretion of the consigner and the sale management. The cow/calf will be sold as one lot.

c. All animals must have a legible tattoo as stated on the registration papers to sell.

7. All consignments need to be identified as polled, horned, or scurred in the footnotes.

8. EPDs will be included in the sale catalog as calculated from the AHA as of the catalog print date. Only animals with EPD’s will sell.

9. HEALTH – all cattle are required to have separate, official interstate health papers at sale time. DO NOT PLACE MULTIPLE ANIMALS ON ONE FORM. ALL cattle must have a RFID or metal tag per state regulations. Suggested tests are Bangs, Anaplasmosis, Tuberculosis, and BVD – Pl. If your animal(s) sell into a state requiring listed tests, breeders will take the subject animal to its origin, have it tested, and once cleared, arrange shipping to the buyer. Females are encouraged to be calfhood vaccinated but no longer required. Breeders on a whole herd Johnes classification program will disclose their Johnes status.

10. Sale guarantees will follow AHA recommendations. The WHA makes no warranties or representations of the animals. All guarantees are between the buyer and the seller. WHA acts ONLY as the agent in the sale of the animal.

11. SEMEN TEST – All bulls must pass a semen and breeding exam by a certified veterinarian or a professional semen collection service. Testing must meet these minimum standards:

Scrotal circumference – less than 15 mo. 30 CM, 15 to 18 mo. 31 CM, 18 to 21 mo. 32 CM, 21 to 24 mo. 33 CM and 24 mo. and over 34 CM.

Motility -- 30% or fair

Sperm morphology -- 70% normal cells

Testing must be done within 30 days of the sale. An official form must accompany all bulls. All bulls need to provide verification of being DNA tested with the AHA.

All non-virgin bulls and all bulls 24 months of age or older at the time of the sale must have a negative PCR Trichomoniasis test within 30 days prior to the sale. Virgin Bulls – Bulls under the age of 24 months of age and is “virgin” in that they were not sexually exposed to any female. A statement must be included on the health certificate stating “The bull has not been sexually exposed to breedingaged females”

12. SALE EXPENSES – All sale expenses will be divided equally by each sale lot. Any animal that enters and fails to show will forfeit their entry fee. Animals that go through the sale ring are required to pay their share of sale expenses. The WHA will receive 2.5% of the gross sale for each lot that goes through the sale, based on the final bid for that lot.

13. All paperwork needs to be completed by the consigner by sale day. All required information on cow-calf pairs and bred heifers regarding AI, service sire, dates, and calf information must be completed on the back of the pedigree and turned in to the sale manager prior to the sale. Pregnant females carrying the service of an AI sire do not need an AI certificate for the unborn calf. This will be the responsibility of the buyer.

New to this year's Spring Sale…a few lots of F1 Black baldie females of breeding age. More details are to follow. Please contact Melissa Berggren, sale manager for more information.

— WHA Spring Sale Official Nomination Form — (Nominations due October 7,

2023)

I would like to nominate the following consignments:

____ Cow/Calf Pair(s) ____ Open Heifer(s) ____Bred Heifer(s) ____Herd Bull Prospect(s) _____Semen/Embryos

Name: ____________________________________________________ Ranch/Farm Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State: _________ Zip: ________

Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________

Send this form with copies of registration papers and a $75 screening fee (per breeder) to: Melissa Berggren, 506 S Hubbard St., Horicon, WI 53032. Make checks payable to: WHA. No screening fee for semen, embryo lots. You will be contacted regarding screening date/time.

“H ALL OF FAMEOUS ” B EEF R ECIPES

BBQ

Submitted by Harold & Connie Lietzau

2021 WHA Hall of Fame Recipients

Hamburger

Onion

Ketchup

BBQ Sauce

Mustard

Salt and Pepper

1 heaping Tbsp. brown sugar per pound hamburger used Brown hamburger, onions and salt and pepper together. I usually just put ketchup, BBQ sauce in with the hamburger mixture. (If the ketchup or BBQ bottles are near empty, I add some water to bottles and clean the bottles out, pouring into the hamburger.) Add a little squirt of mustard in and add the brown sugar. I taste and add what is needed and add a little water if it needs to be juicier.

Smoked Tri-Tip

Ken and Sandy Pierce

2020 Hall of Fame Recipients

Marinade Tri-Tip in a zip lock bag filled with Dr. Pepper overnight or for at least 3 hour. Before smoking, remove from the bag and set out to get to room temperature.

Use your favorite rub generously. I use 3 T. coarse sea salt, 2 T. fresh ground black pepper, 3 T. Dark Brown Sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper.

Smoke at 180ºF for approximately 3 hours. Remove from the smoker and increase temp. to 275ºF. While the smoker is getting up to temp. double wrap Tri-Tip in foil then retire it to the smoker and cook it internal temperature of 140ºF for medium or 130ºF for medium rare. Remove from Smoker unwrap leaving Tri-Tip sitting in foil to absorb juices for 10-15 minutes. Cut thin against the grain and enjoy.

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Queen Corner

Hey everyone! It is Marie Prodell here, your 2023 Wisconsin Hereford Queen! I hope you all are having a fantastic summer, just like I have! From planning many events like the Goose Chase Challenge at JNHE, this summer I have been interning at Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in the Feed/Nutrition and Youth Development Departments! I have learned a lot about how to balance rations, all the factors that go into feeding a large-scale operation, and how to think differently about work situations! Learning more about the cropping side of things was something I wasn’t too knowledgeable about and took a lot away from! From operating the scale house during harvest to going crop scouting and hauling seed to fields, I have learned a lot about crop maturity, harvest days and processes, and over all feed storage!

On the Youth Development side of my internship, I have been a part of the Pagels Family Business Boot Camp planning committee! We hosted this year’s boot camp in early June. Glad to say it was a successful event by far! We are now planning for next year’s boot camp and are trying to grow the program to fit around 50 kids from the local community and schools! More kids call for more activities and planning! I got the chance to travel with the committee down to other camps that were hosted and conferences throughout the summer to learn about youth development and growing as a leader! Through this part of my internship, I realized that I loved working in Ag event planning and educating youth!

Okay, let’s talk about how the WI Hereford Royalty Program has been busy the last few months! Our first event of the year was the WI Hereford State Preview Show and many of our girls got the opportunity to represent the Hereford breed ringside handing out awards! It was a great opportunity to connect with many Hereford breeders from WI and other states and congratulate them on their success! Some of our members were even successful and it was captivating seeing these ladies be successful with their Herefords!

Not long after, we had the Junior National Hereford Expo in Madison, WI! What an adventure this was! Throughout the week I had to full fill my royalty duties in the show ring and representing WI Herefords! I got the opportunity to work all week with other state queens, and even the National Hereford Queen, Madison Katzenberger! I learned a lot about what my goals are forthcoming and how inspirational these other ladies are! One of my favorite parts of the week was when all our girls got the opportunity to work the show ring with the other royalty! Seeing their eyes and smiles full of joy and passion light up the show ring as all the WHR walked in a class together will be a memory I will never forget!

The WHR also had a tremendous success with our Pop Tops for a Cause service project! Some of our girls went around promoting the project and even got to work on their public speaking skills at JNHE! They all did a great job promoting the project and the Wisconsin Hereford Royalty Project! We are still collecting pop tops until January 1, 2024! So, tell your family, tell your local businesses, and tell your friends to continue to keep collecting! We will be at the WI State Fair, World Beef Expo, and FOLOW! Otherwise feel free to mail in your pop tops to me at N7145 Pleasant Rd, Algoma WI 54201! This project allows us to give back to an organization that has affected many of our girls and their families! Keep collecting! I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming Hereford events in the future! As always, let’s come home to Hereford!

Marie Prodell 2023 Wisconsin Hereford Queen

Scenes from the summer:

Member Spotlight

Why Herefords

a When Mark was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in 4-H, he showed Jersey cattle, but had friends that showed Herefords. Mark has great memories of helping his friends with their Hereford Cattle at the fair and enjoyed how nice and docile the Herefords were. Deb also has Hereford Connections, as her Family enjoyed raising Hereford Cattle in South Dakota in the 1930’s – 1950’s. So, the Schoen’s chose Hereford Cattle due to great memories and the docility of the breed!

About the Farm

a Mark is a Pastor at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls, WI. Mark and Deb purchased their farm, which is 3 miles from Church, in 2001. The home farm is approximately 70 acres, with 35 acres in pasture. There is an additional 30 acres of summer pasture. Big Rock Creek, a spring-fed trout stream, runs through the farm.

a The farm’s first Herefords were purchased in 2002 from WHA Member Fred Larson, of Larson Hereford Farms, Spring Valley, WI.

a The farm’s motto is “Christ the Rock & Rock-Solid Seedstock.” The motto combines the Schoen’s commitment to genetic quality of the cattle, and highlights an opportunity to witness through Mark’s calling as a Lutheran Pastor.

a Large rounds of grass hay are made on the farm. Cows are rotationally grazed through cool-season pastures of brome, timothy, and orchardgrass. Cows will spend 3-4 days up to several weeks in paddocks, depending on the season and grass production. The Schoen’s fertilize their pastures to maximize forage production.

a Adult cows receive grass hay and Vita Ferm mineral. Cows are expected to work, and maintain flesh on forage diets. Growing heifers are fed good quality grass hay, and grain until breeding. After breeding, heifers stay well-conditioned on grass hay.

a 20 cow/calf pairs are maintained at the farm. Cows calve in February and March. The Schoen’s focus on cleanliness of their calving barn and comfort of the cows and newborn calves.

a The Schoen’s emphasize quality genetics and functionality of the cows. They want to build cattle with desirable phenotypes, quality feet, and good marbling. Deb carefully researches EPD’s and pedigrees of the genetics utilized at the farm.

Marketed from the Farm

a Open heifers for Breeding Stock

a Bulls for Hereford Herds or crossbreeding programs

a Feeder steers and heifers

a Cattle are marketed through Facebook and the farm’s website

Genetic Focus

a Cow families include the genetics of Advance 5139R, Proficient U201, Ridge, Miles McKee, and Final Print. The Schoen’s work to maintain the benefits of Horned genetics but breed the horns out. Their recent donor cow is a Miles McKee x Proficient U201.

a AI Sires include NJW Ridge, Final Print, Validated, Historic, Perfecto 84F, and Innisfail Trademark 1939 ET. The farm’s Herd Sire is WHR 4020 Bottomline 570HET, owned with White Hawk Ranch. He is homozygous polled an in the top 3% for carcass traits. a Besides careful genotype selection, the Schoens believe firmly in selecting for functionally sound phenotypes. Mark emphasizes the need for Hereford Breeders to cull hard to prevent proliferating and passing along undesireable functional traits, such as bad feet or vaginal prolapse. Even though culling decisions can be very difficult to make, it’s important to do what is best for the Hereford breed in the long-term. The Hereford breed has many great traits! Mark notes that it’s important to highlight those and continually work on maternal traits, hooves, gait, etc. – all of the traits need to work together to create the best quality cow for the future of the Hereford breed.

Membership in the WHA

a The Schoens’ see value in WHA membership through the networking and referral opportunities through the WHA. They also value placing ads through the WHA, in the Wisconsin Review and the Membership Directory. In addition, they appreciate the opportunity to place ads in the Market Place, in the Wisconsin Review.

On Fulfilling Church Ministry… and Raising Hereford Cattle!

a Rev. Mark enjoys coming home at the end of the day and working with the cattle, and making decisions for them that will continually improve the Hereford breed. Mark works to prioritize in his Church and Visiting schedule, to balance both ministry and cattle, and appreciates the understanding that his congregation shows. Mark and Deb enjoy spending time outdoors with the cattle as God’s creatures. They greatly enjoy the Hereford Cattle breed! The Schoens’ focus on optimizing genetic quality of their herd to create Rock-solid seedstock that perform efficiently in the pasture to provide consumers with great tasting, well-marbled Hereford beef!

Market Place

FOR SALE… Two Sept and Five April/May Heifer calves sired by Right Now, Cuda and 719. Contact Bob Baker at Baker Polled Herefords: (262) 903.0513.

FOR SALE… Pierce's Hereford Haven; Cattle for sale at all times, Cow's, Bred Heifers, and a great set of 2023 calves sirde by Levitate, CRR Balance, Maverick, Fresh Prince, KJ Liberty and Expedition. All bred to make productive cows with a great look. Contact Ken: (608) 434 0578.

FOR SALE… Australian Shepherd puppies for sale. Born May 7. Dew claws removed, vaccinated, wormed and ready to go. Stock dog genetics. Call Hank @ 608-235-9417.

FOR SALE… Polled Hereford bulls for sale. Born April and May 2022. Fertility tested. Also cows with heifer calves. Delivery available. Call Hank @ 608-235-9417.

FOR SALE… Semen tank for sale. XR 16. 4 cannister, $300 or best offer. Call Hank @ 608-235-9417.

Jeff and Jenny White

E3057 550th Ave. Menomonie, WI 54751

Jeff: 715-556-0526

Jenny: 715-308-4949

Email: jwins@wwt.net

BAKER’S

Polled Herefords

N7850 U.S. Hwy. 12 Elkhorn, WI 53121

Bob: (262) 903-0513

Paul: (262) 742-3205

E-mail: psbakerph70@gmail.com www.bakerpolledherefords.com

Your visit is always appreciated!

W8838 Richards Rd. • Poynette, WI 53955

Kermit’s Cell: (608) 445-1279

Cows

R O G R E S S I V E B R E E D E R S

LEE, JENA, HADLEY & KAIDEN PASZEK

Kevin L. Stork

2023 CALF CROP

Sired

Venture Calves:

Semen: $25/straw

Certificates: $75

Reports from across the country have been pouring in…VENTURE calves easily lowers birth weight and adds eye pigmentaiton and style.

Many breeders are so happy with their VENTURE calves that they’re doubling down and re-ordering for the 2023 breeding season.

A few comments…

“Went in for lunch at 12:11 p.m. with a heifer starting to calve. Came back out at 12:38 p.m. and there he was! Has anybody asked you about his calving ease?” – Kansas

“When I go out to feed, these VENTURE calves present themselves to you. I like that!” – Iowa