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Number 571 . Kansas Angus Association . May/June 2011

The Next Generation

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The Only Angus Sale Managers in Business Nine Consecutive Decades

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Tom Burke 816/853-2697 angushall4@earthlink.net

Kurt Schaff 816/520-6447 angushall5@earthlink.net

Jeremy Haag

1-May-Quintin Smith Family and Guests Angus Sale, Lebanon, TN 7-May-North Carolina 28th Annual Spring Fever Sale & Heifer Futurity, Chinqua-Penn Plantation, Upper Piedmont Research Station, Reidsville, NC 7-May-Ogeechee Farms with Special Guests CAM Ranch and Double B Farms Angus Sale, Wadley, GA 7-May-Trowbridge Angus & Friends Bull Sale, Canandaigua, NY 8-May-Rooker Angus & Guests Sale, Uniontown, PA 9-May (N)-Wendel Livestock 6th Annual Angus Production Sale, Lamoure, ND 14-May-76th Annual New York Angus Association Sale, at Trowbridge Angus, Ghent, NY 15-May-Complete and Total Dispersal of the Bowers Angus Farm Herd, Cuba, MO 21-May-Country Lane Farms / S & R Angus Joint Production Sale, Schofield, WI 28-May-Good Neighbor Farms Complete and Total Dispersal Sale 200 Head and Equipment, Moultrie, GA 4-Jun-Clifton Farms Complete and Total Dispersal Sale, Berryville, VA 4-Jun-Sodak Angus Female Sale, Reva, SD 11-Jun-Pennsylvania's Finest Female Sale Volume XI, Livestock Evaluation Center, Furnace, PA 12-Jun-Complete and Total Dispersal of Ivy Hill Angus Herd, Greencastle Livestock Market, Greencastle, PA 18-Jun-64th Annual All-American Angus Breeder's Futurity Junior Show, held at the Kentucky Fair & Exhibition Center, Louisville, KY 19-Jun-64th Annual All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Open Show, Embryo Auction, The Historic Tradition Returns American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Heifer Auction, and the Dr. Price Harrison Memorial Show, held at the Kentucky Fair & Exhibition Center, Louisville, KY

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We are searching for these two catalogs for the American Angus Hall of Fame Archives: Airyland Angus Dispersal catalog, on March 17, 1947 held at the Central Montana Stockyards in Lewistown, Montana, and the Tarkio Angus near Laramie, Wyoming. If you have either one of these catalogs, call 816 532 0811 and ask for Jeri.

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Association KAA Districts 1 & 2 Meeting is June 12 Districts 1 & 2 of the Kansas Angus Association will be hosting their annual meeting on Sunday, June 12h in Manhattan, Ks at The Little Apple Brewery restaurant , 6:30 pm. You don’t have to live in Districts 1 or 2 to attend this meeting. It is open to anyone with an interest in Angus cattle that would like to attend. For reservations contact: Sharee Sankey, District 2 KAA Director by email at ankeys6nranch@yahoo.com or call 620-343-0288 or Neal Haverkamp, District 1 KAA Director by email at nealhav@hotmail.com or call 785-858-4457 or 785-336-1655 ,

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Host the 2011 KAA Tour/Field Day The KAA is seeking members interested in hosting the annual Kansas Angus Tour or Field Day at their farm/ranch this fall . Hosts may choose to hold a one day field day type event at one or two locations or a tour with multiple stops in an area. To volunteer or to discuss options and possibilities please contact Anne Lampe , KAA secretary/ manager at kansasangus@wbsnet.org or 620-872-3915 .

picnic. The Kansas Angus Auxiliary will hold their summer meeting and award scholarships in conjunction with the Preview Show. Show entry deadline is May 23. Those planning to attend the picnic but not exhibiting cattle are asked to submit reservations to kansasangus@wbsnet.org by June 1. See pages 6& 7 for more information and entry forms.

51st Annual NE District Junior Show is in Effingham Juniors that show Angus in the northeast part of Kansas will want to participate in the 51stannual NE Kansas District Show in Effingham at the Atchison County Fairgrounds on June 11. An entry form can be found on page 11 , entry deadline is June 6. All junior Angus enthusiasts are welcome.

Time to Update Your KAN AD?

We want each KAN advertiser to get the most benefit out of their advertisement in the KAN. For those of you that are regular advertisers with a business card or larger ad ;if you have not made updates recently, please take a minutes to look at your ad and check to see if the information is current and accurate. Your business card ad can drive potential customers to your website or email address; the ad should contain current contact information as well as the quickest, easiest way to access information about your herd or program. Therefore if you have an email or KAA Annual Membership Drive Underway website address be sure to include it in your ad. Remember to check for accuracy The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) is holding their annual membership drive. of all information in your business card or display ad; current phone numbers; Current members are encouraged to renew their membership by June 10 and new current email and web site addresses are essential. Is it time for a fresh new members are always welcome. Membership benefits include a membership listing advertisement or a new graphic or logo? Do you need to add or update sale date in the annual Kansas Angus Association membership directory which includes or private treaty sale information? Please send your new camera- ready contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or ranch; an online advertisement; information to update your existing ad or info for a new ad to me by membership listing; a subscription to the Kansas Angus News and opportunities for June 10 for inclusion in the July/August issue. marketing registered and commercial Angus cattle through KAA sponsored sales. .

For convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at Space for Your Ad Available www.kansasangus.org . Membership statements were mailed out to current If you are not a regular KAN advertiser, there is space for your business card or members on April 28. display ad. Business card advertisement size is w 95.69 pica x h 44.75 pica or w 3.75” x h 1.75”. Set up for horizontal placement. Business card ads are $175 for 1 Pay for 2011 Dues , Jr. Entry Fees Online year, 7 issues of the KAN ($25 per issue) Card ads will be billed annually by the Kansas Angus Association members and Kansas Junior Angus Association KAA. See page 2 for pricing information for other sizes. If you have questions members have the option of paying dues, entry fees online through PayPal TM. please contact Anne Lampe, kansasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-872-3915.

Members that are renewing their membership and new members are encouraged to visit the KAA website www.kansasangus.org and select “Renew My Membership” or “Join the KAA” complete the online membership application or renewal form and pay online. Memberships must be renewed annually and expire Sale/Event Location on May 31 of each year. Dues are $30 per year. Paying , renewing or joining online Date will save the KAA postage and printing costs as well as assist in the accuracy of June 3-4, 2011 KJAA Preview Show, Contests, Meeting & Auxiliary Meeting your listing in the annual KAA membership directory. PayPal is the faster, safer Hutchinson way to pay online. The service allows you to pay without sharing financial June 11, 2011 NE Ks Jr Angus Show, Effingham information, with the flexibility to pay using bank accounts or credit cards. PayPal June 12, 2011 KAA District 1 and 2 Meeting, Manhattan has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions .Located in San July 10-16, 2011 National Jr Angus Show, Harrisburg, PA September 9-18, 2011 Ks State Fair , Hutchinson– Open Angus Show– Sept. 15 Jose, California; PayPal was founded in 1998 and was acquired by eBay in 2002.

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Ks Angus Calendar

KJAA to hold Preview Show June 3-4 KJAA members are planning their annual summer Preview Show. The Preview Show will be held June3-4 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Cattle classes will include owned and bred and owned females, cow/calf pairs, bred and owned bulls and registered, commercial and Angus crossbred steers. Ty Williams, Memphis, Texas will evaluate the show. Junior may also compete in showmanship, sales talk, herdsman’s quiz, public speaking contests and the new “editor’s pic” photo contest. Two showmanship representatives to the 2011 National Junior Angus Show contest as well as members of the KJAA teams sales and quiz bowl NJAS teams will be chosen through contest participation. The two day event will feature the KJAA annual meeting, officer elections and awards

October 9, 2011 October 15, 2011 October 26, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 13, 2011 November 19, 2011 November 20, 2011 December 3, 2011

Ashland McCurry Brothers Angus Production Sale, Sedgwick Sankey's 6N Angus Heritage Female Sale , Council Grove Fink Beef Genetics Bull Sale , Randolph Downey Ranch, Inc, Wamego SF Farms Angus Sale, Princeton Dalebanks Angus Bull Sale, Eureka Hedgewood Prairie Angus & Friends Production Sale, Enterprise KAA sponsored 20th Annual Commercial Angus Female Sale, Pratt

KAA members and KAN advertisers may list their sale or Angus event on this calendar free of charge. It is the responsibility of the member to submit sale date annually.

Send calendar corrections or updates to kansasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-872-3915 FAX Submit Your Sale Date Today!

2011 Kansas Angus Association Memberships are currently due.

Your membership expires on May 31, 2011.

Renew and pay online at www.kansas.angus.org or see page 22 for an application.

Membership renewal due by June 10, 2011.

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Kansas Angus Association The President’ s Pen Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc.

July /August 2011 issue ad/copy deadline : June 10 My, how time goes by. Here we are already coming into summer. Cattle have Anne Lampe, Editor been turned out on pastures. A.I. breeding season is either finished or just about 5201 E Rd 110 Scott City, Ks 67871 done. Now we are looking towards haying and Jr. Shows.

(620)872-3915 phone/fax (620)874-4273 cell Email: kansasangus@wbsnet.org I would like to take this moment and encourage all Junior member’s to utilize the NJAA Record book Advertising Rates that is available to them. This record book will help you keep track of all your Angus activities and Full Page ….$325 b/w Full page 4 color…. $350 accomplishments. It is easy to use and will help you compile your information to one location. By 1/2 Page….$165 b/w; 4c $190 keeping your Record Book up to date you can see when you have achieved your Bronze, Silver and 1/3 Page….$120 b/w ; 4c $145 Gold status in the National Junior Recognition Program. You can find the Record Book by following 1/4 Page….$85 b/w; 4c $100 this link: http://www.angus.org/NJAA/NJAAAwards.aspx.If you need assistance contact any one of Column Inch….$12 Card Ad..$25 /issue the Junior Advisor’s. They are there to help you.

Photos Good Luck to all the Junior’s this show season. Most importantly, be safe and have fun. Being a Add Photos ……………… $5/photo No photo charge for camera ready ads Junior Angus Member is a great way to “EXPRESS” yourself.

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Kansas Angus Association President 2011

Notes & News from Anne The Next Generation This time of the year sees Angus breeders planning for the next generation of our herds as we select matings , breed cows and heifers ,flush donors and plan for next year’s calf crop. At the same time our next generation of Angus breeders are graduating, finishing the school year and planning a summer full of junior Angus activities and shows. I chose this issue’s cover photo with both of those generations in mind– kids and calves.

Annually the May/June issue features the members of the Kansas Junior Angus Association . It has eleven pages of recognition, applications, articles and information for and about the next generation of Angus breeders. All KAN readers will want to check out pages 10 and 14 for articles and an essay written by KJAA members. Juniors and parents please take note of the entry forms and awards applications as well as the deadlines. See below “In this Issue” for page numbers within the yellow box.

All Kansas Angus enthusiasts are invited to join the members of the KJAA June 3-4 in Hutchinson for the annual Preview Show. The juniors will exhibit great Angus cattle, hold their annual meeting and officer elections and learn more about the Angus industry as they compete in public speaking, herdsman quiz, sales and photography contests that practice and develop life skills and industry knowledge.

Anne

Anne S. Lampe, Ks Angus News, editor ; Ks Angus Association, Secretary/Manager kansasangus@wbsnet.org , 620-874-4273 cell, 620-872-3915 home/office

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In this Issue Ks Angus Association Briefs, Calendar ………….1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info……………….…...……....2 Angus Industry…………………………………………..3 ~Ks Ranches Earn Historical Herd Status ~ Angus Demand Climbs ~Genomic Enhanced Growth EPD’s Expand Which Test Do I Pick? Genomic Choices ,by Sally Northcutt…….4 Sale Reports…………………………………….. .5, 20, 24 KJAA ………………………………………………….6-16 Auxiliary…………………………………………………..19 Show Ring Purple…………………………………………………….20 KAA Membership Application………………………...22 Our Angus Family…………………………………… 23

KAA Minutes…………………………………………...24

Special KJAA Section………………………6—16 Preview Show Schedule & Info……………………………...….6 Preview Show Entry Form………………………………..…….7 NJAS & LEAD Info…………………………………………….8 KJAA Officer/Director Application…………………………….9

By KJAA Members……………………………………………..10 NE KS District Show Entry Form………………………………11 KAF Jr Show Winners………………………………………….12-13 Meet Miss Kansas Angus………………………………………..14 Those Who Make A Difference………………………………….14 Premier Exhibitor and Challenge Award Applications……… 15-16

Cover -Kids and Calves—The Next Generation- photo & design by Anne Lampe.

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Terms: All accounts that are 60 days or more past due will be assed interest at a monthly rate of 1–1/2% (18% annually). Accounts 90 days past must be paid before further advertising will be accepted.

Any member 3 months or more in arrears in the payment of dues or assessments shall be dropped from the roll with the membership year beginning with the annual meeting. (KAA By-Laws: Art III, Sec 4) Any claims or statements of the writers or advertisers in this publication represent their own opinions and are not necessarily those of the editor or of the officers and directors of the Kansas Angus Association.

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Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors

President : Joe Hite, Valley Center Vice President : Tim Benton, Garnett Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 872-3915 Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Jerry Theis, Leavenworth District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ………………….……...2013 # 2 Sharee Sankey, Council Grove………..…….….....2014 # 3 Matt Perrier, Eureka……………………..………….2014 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2013 # 5 Craig Rucker , Burdett ………………….....…...... 2012 # 6 Shane Prill, Wichita…………………….…………...2013 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2013 # 8 JR “Rusty” Williams, Hugoton………………...…...2013 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2013 Howard Woodbury, Quenemo…………………........…..2014 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2012 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2014 David Oliphant, Offerle…….…………………..……. ......2012 Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland………………………….2013 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings.

Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

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ANGUS INDUSTRY Ks Ranches Earn Historical Herd Status Mission Valley Ranch Mission Valley Ranch of Topeka, Kan., is a recipient of the Historic Angus Herd Award, presented by the American Angus Association® for continuous ownership and production of Angus cattle for 50 or more years.

William Hogue started the Angus herd in 1957, and ownership has never changed. Bill and Kathy purchased their land in Shawnee County in 1957 along with 25 head of registered Angus cows. Over the years, the herd size increased, along with the need for additional grazing land. Bill and Kathy purchased grassland in Wabaunsee County in 2004 consisting of native rangeland, cropland and hay land. Bill uses all the cropland and hay land acres to raise all the feed for their cattle, which are rotation-grazed by cross-fencing, ponds and a centrally located handling facility. “We learned early on, to survive in the business, we must continually work to learn new techniques, understand new science and be prepared to apply what we learn to our own breeding program,” Bill says. “Our half century of experience in the beef business has required us to continually learn and ultimately improve our end product.” The Hogues have restored several historic structures and rock fences on the property, which is home to several public events and tours throughout the year.

Hinkson Angus Ranch Hinkson Angus Ranch, Cottonwood Falls, Kan., is a recipient of the Historic Angus Herd Award, presented by the American Angus Association® for continuous ownership and production of Angus cattle for 50 or more years. The Hinkson herd is owned by Frank II and Marilyn Hinkson, along with their son Trey. The herd was founded in 1959 by Hinkson’s father, Frank Hinkson Sr. and his brother, Everett Hinkson. The operation began in Lazbuddie, Texas, with 60 cows to raise bulls and send to a 1,500-head commercial Angus ranch in Arizona, owned by the brothers. The cows were bought from Ralph Smith Dispersal, Chillicothe, Mo., and Essar Ranch of San Antonio, Texas. The partnership in Arizona dissolved in1984, and land was purchased at Cottonwood Falls, Kan. In 1985, Frank II, Marilyn, Trey and daughter Tyla moved to Kansas to manage the operation. Frank says he cannot remember a time when animals were not being raised on the land, now home to 325 registered Angus cattle. The ranch has conducted an annual Angus bull sale for the last 15 years and sells approximately 110 bulls per year.

For more information about the Historic Angus Herd Award, Angus cattle and the American Angus Association’s programs and services, visit www.angus.org.

Angus Demand Continues Climb

OK & T Angus Association- These Angus producers were elected to serve on the O.K. & T. Angus Association board and are pictured at the 2011 70th Annual O.K. & T. Sale, Feb. 15 in Buffalo, Okla. Pictured seated from left are Dennie Jenkins, Gage, Okla., secretary-treasurer-sale manager; Clarence Frey, Mulhall, Okla., vice president; and Bill Majors, Ponca City, Okla., president. Back row from left are Tim Meier, Hitchcock, Okla., Oklahoma director; Kevin Hite, Valley Center, Kan., Kansas director; and Michael Molitor, Zenda, Kan., Kansas director.

spring to show steady demand for Angus bulls and a healthy demand for Angus females,” he says. “And it isn’t localized. Our analysis shows bull prices are up in all regional manager territories across the country.”

Increased demand continues from a report issued in December that showed a significant boost in bull sale averages, at $3,258. The latest year-to-date figures released by the Association exceed that average by $545 per head. “For a cattle breed, the only thing better than a successful sale season in the fall, is another the subsequent spring,” Schumann says.

“We look forward to this trend continuing well into the future.”

Angus Expands its Genomic-enhanced Growth EPDs Genomic-enhanced EPDs include growth, carcass, feed efficiency and docility traits.

The American Angus Association® and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) continue to expand their offering of genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (EPDs), the cattle industry’s latest and most accurate genetic selection tools. Beginning today, the High Density 50K (HD 50K) platform from Pfizer Animal Genetics will be incorporated into genomic-enhanced EPDs for growth traits including birth, weaning and yearling weight EPDs; as well as milk EPDs. The selection tools are generated using the Association’s extensive growth database and genomic results now provided by both HD 50K from Pfizer Animal Genetics and the Igenity® Profile for Angus. Through the American Angus Association, AGI now offers genomic-enhanced EPDs for carcass, growth and residual average daily gain (RADG) traits incorporating genomic data from both Pfizer Animal Genetics and Igenity. A genomic-enhanced EPD for docility incorporating Igenity results is also available. “We continue to work toward utilizing genomic data in additional EPDs to benefit our members and their commercial customers,” says Bill Bowman, AGI president and Association chief operating officer (COO). “We’re currently working toward incorporating genomic data into calving ease EPDs for Angus cattlemen and anticipate releasing this technology later this year.” Sally Northcutt, Association director of genetic research, says genomic-enhanced EPDs allow Angus farmers and ranchers to make even more accurate, more rapid genetic improvements. “These and all other National Cattle Evaluation EPDs are released every Friday and provide Angus producers with the most up-to-date information for their selection decisions,” Northcutt says. “These tools can provide an advantage for any operation, regardless of herd size.” Visit www.angus.org for more information.

Bull sale values up 26% compared to the same period a year ago.

Few things remain predictable in the twists and turns of today’s cattle market. But while cattlemen anticipate the next stage in the cattle cycle, one area remains stable — rising demand for registered Angus genetics.

In fact, the latest sale data from the American Angus Association® show a substantial increase in demand for Angus bulls. Fiscal numbers show the 31,921 registered Angus bulls sold from Oct. 1, 2010, to March 31, 2011, grossed more than $121 million for an average of $3,803 per head. That’s a $779-per-head increase — or 26% boost — compared to the same time period a year ago.a “This is a significant testament to increasing demand for registered Angus genetics,” says Bryce Schumann, American Angus Association chief executive officer (CEO). “The nation’s cattlemen and women continue to see the benefits of quality Angus genetics in their cattle herd.” Schumann suggests much of the demand has been spurred by a ——News provided by American Angus Association recovering U.S. economy, a low cattle inventory and strong market trends affecting feeder and fed cattle prices. “These trends have played out this

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Which test do I pick? Genomic Choices

Figure 2. Genetic correlations for NCE traits by company

Sally L. Northcutt American Angus Association/AGI The most frequently asked question of the month on the subject of genomics and EPDs, is “Which test do I pick?” Breeders hate the answer of “It depends”, but as of the date you read this article that’s all we can say at this time.

Below are the points to consider in your decision-making process. Ultimately you will still be using the EPDs to make the most informed selection decisions among animals. The EPDs should be considered the genetic improvement tool of choice, since EPDs account for all the available information on an animal, such as individual measures, progeny data, pedigree and genomic results. The details below will help you gauge the areas where genomics are having the most impact by trait.

Point 1: Available traits that include genomic results Not all the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) traits include genomic results at this time. At the American Angus Association®, we incorporate the genomic results into the trait evaluation when the research is completed and trait relationships to the genomic results are established. Figure 1 summarizes the traits impacted by genomic results. Both company genomic results, Igenity® Profile for Angus, and Pfizer HD 50K for Angus, are included into the calculations for growth, residual average daily gain (RADG), and carcass traits. Docility includes only Igenity results. Calving ease EPDs do not currently include genomic results, but a genomic-enhanced release is planned for this spring.

more favorable ranking for the trait. Percentile ranking format, ranging from 1% to 100% in integer increments, is similar to that used in EPD percentile rankings. For example, a smaller numeric percentile ranking for Pfizer result in birth weight and carcass fat indicates lighter calves and leaner carcasses as the expectation.

If you are making selection decisions for traits that have an EPD provided by the Association, then the EPDs should be considered the selection tool of choice. The EPD and accuracy account for all sources of information available on the animal of interest (e.g., pedigree, own record, weights/measures, genomic results). Using EPD and genomic scores separately leads to double counting information and will lessen selection efficiency.

Figure 1.

Weights and Measures. Genomic results are used as indicator traits in the Weekly evaluations to compute EPDs. Genomics do not completely describe the variation evaluation in the traits of interest. Breeders sometimes ask if it is no longer necessary to traits with collect weights and measures (e.g., weaning weights, scan data, carcass genomic data measures). On the contrary, phenotypic measures collected by Angus breeders continue to be an important part in further development of improved genomic panels and the refinement of this technology over time.

Conclusion Angus breeders must consider the available genomic options and then make the best choice for their breeding programs to impact traits of interest. Genomic results are a way to enhance the current selection tools, to achieve more accuracy on predictions for younger animals, and to characterize genetics for traits where it's Point 2: Correlation between genomic results and trait difficult to measure the phenotype. Through the evolution of these technologies, we Through Association research, we take the genomic results received from the plan to keep breeders advised of progress in the development of genomic EPDs. companies initially and compute a genetic relationship between the genomic result These updates, when available, will be provided on www.angus.org. For the most and the phenotypic data at the Association. Typically there are two measures used up-to-date list of traits with genomic data contributing to results, go to http:// to report the relationship of a genomic test and phenotype, genetic correlation or www.angus.org/Nce/WeeklyEvalGenomicData.aspx. percent of additive genetic variance accounted for by the test. We typically report the genetic correlation to illustrate this relationship. These two measures are related and can be transformed equally. The genetic correlation is the square root Table 1. Establishing direction for Igenity Profile Scores and Pfizer Percentile Ranks of the percent additive genetic variance and, conversely, the percent additive genetic variance is the squared value of the genetic correlation.

For example, if the genetic correlation between the genomic result and the phenotypic measure is .60, then the genomic result explains 36% of the additive genetic variance. Simply stated, the more genetic variance a test explains, the more impact it will have on your EPDs and accuracies for that trait.

Figure 2 presents the genetic correlations by trait associated with calculating the Association’s genomic-enhanced EPDs. From a practical standpoint, the companies are similar for many of the traits. Angus breeders must consider these relationships and then make the best choice for their breeding programs and traits of interest.

Additional Considerations EPDs -Profile Scores – Percentile Ranks. Table 1 describes by trait the Igenity profile score and Pfizer percentile rank systems to assist in establishing direction of interest for each trait.

The Igenity Profile for Angus scores are presented as a 1-to-10 scale. The scores reflect the animal’s genetic potential for that particular trait based on the combination of the DNA markers analyzed. The higher scores do not necessarily indicate that it is the most desirable, as illustrated in Table 1.

For the Pfizer HD 50K for Angus percentile rankings, a lower value indicates a 4 May/June 2011 Kansas Angus News

$ale reports 70th OK & T Angus Breeders Sale 2/16/2011– Buffalo, OK Auctioneer: Jerry Lehmann 49 bulls averaged $3046 2 fall pairs averaged $2850 3 short bred females averaged $1575 28 open heifers averaged $1100 Top selling bull -RB Mon Lisa 263C B285, 2-24-09 son of EXAR 263C from Majors Angus, Ponca City, Ok to Scott Blubaugh, Tonkawa, Ok for $5500.

Top selling pair– BRR Top Royal Lady 0810 with a Sept. 2010 bull calf by SS Objective T510 0T26 from BRR Angus Farms, Red Rock , Ok to Berton Fleenor, OKC, Ok for $3200.

Top bred female– Bar M OSU Prairier Queen 083 at 2-6-09 daughter of Mytty In Focus bred to BAR M 6I6 N202 from Blasdel Family Angus, Buffalo, Ok to Terry & Donna Sedlak, Kingfisher, Ok for $1525.

Top open heifers: selling for $1600 each were sold by Majors Angus, Ponca City to Regan & Nancy Brewer, Buffalo, OK. Lazy H Ranch Kansas 3/6/2011, Hays KS 68 Angus bulls averaged $3750 14 Charolais bulls averaged $5225 46 commercial heifers averaged $ 960 Ten top selling Angus bulls sold for $5000; 2 sired by B/R Future Direction 4268, 3 sired by B/R New Design 8212, 5 sired by Reichs Lead On 424.

Development, KS. $12,000 – Lot 67 – SimAngus Bull, “CCR Predestined 7005X” by GAR Predestined, Sold to Select Sires, OH. $9,500 – Lot 22 – PB Simmental Bull, “CCR 3201 Time 4078X” by HTP SVF In Dew Time, Sold to ABS Global, WI & NLC. $5,000 – Lot 173 – PB Angus Bull, “CCR Mainline 6318W” by Woodhill Mainline, Sold to Premium Heifer Development, KS. 147 Bulls averaged $3,350.Bulls sold into 10 states including: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Virginia.

Laflin Ranch Sale, March 4, 2011, Olsburg.

Mark Brunner and Col. Jerry Lehmann Cow Camp Ranch sale.

Black Velvet Cattle Production Sale 3/22/11, Mankato, KS GROSS: $228,475 50 bulls averaged $3036 9 bred heifers averaged $1883 31 open heifers averaged $1327 Proven Sires Influence Bull Sale Top Bulls: Lot 20 - $5700, BVC Bulldogger B021,a 23/19/2011, Hays, KS sale at Green City, MO 3-10 son of Sitz New Design 458N. Sold to Curt 64 Angus bulls averaged $4840 Brumbaugh, Red Cloud, NE.Lot 22 - $5000, BVC Lot 1, and Objective son out of a New Design G803 Supreme Design B027a 2-7-10 son of Sitz New daughter, topped the sale at $14,500 for ½ interest Design 458N. Sold to Robert Taylor Jr., Clifton, KS. selling to Miller Farms, while Lot 25, a New Design Lot 62 - $5000, BVC Poundmaker 9058,a 3-14-09 son 5050 son sold for $7250 to Coon Angus. of BVC Poundmaker 752. Sold to Nick Becker, Mankato, KS.Lot 61 - $4500, BVC In Focus 9007 22nd Annual Benoit Angus Production Bull Sale 3/17/2011, Esbon, KS a 2-2-09 son of Mytty In Focus. Sold to Steven Auctioneer: James M Birdwell Bargen, Superior, NE. Lot 37 - $4500, BVC Rumbler 154 Total Bulls B039 a 2-18-10 son of TC Thunder 7514. Sold to 154 Reported Sale Total $749500.00 Monte Wilson, Jewel, KS. Lot 18 - $4200, BVC 307R Average: $4866.00 Upward B015, a 1-31-10 son of Sitz Upward 307R. LOT 90 Buyer: Lienemann Angus Princeton, NE Sold to Steve McIntyre, Jewel, KS. Lot 3 - $4000 E&B Heurela (Final Answer) 090, $15,000 Birth date: BVC In Focus B034 a 2-9-10 son of Mytty In Focus.

1/8/10 Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035. LOT 46 Buyer: Sold to Carl Riggins, Mankato, KS. Lot 65 - $4000 McCracken Land and Cattle Capron, OK E&B BVC Poundmaker 9073 A 5-4-09 son of BVC Emblazon 099, $10,000 Birth Date: 2/10/10 Sire: Poundmaker 752. Sold to Fred Eilert, Mankato, KS. OCC Emblazon 854E. LOT 49 Buyer: Ross Angus Lot 24 - $4000, BVC Bull Durham B012 a 1-28-10 son Atlanta, MO E&B Final Answer 049, $8750 Birth of Sitz New Design 458N. Sold to Joel Kemmerer, Date: 1/12/10 Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035. LOT Mankato, KS. Top Bred Heifer: Lot 69 - $2500, BVC 63: Buyer: Travis Brummer Tipton, KS E&B Upward Charlotte Raya MIF 913 063, $8250 Birth Date: 1/31/10 Sire: Sitz Upward A 2-2-09 daughter of Mytty In Focus, bred to BVC Rain 307R. LOT 76 Buyer: Roger Fricker, Lebanon, KS in Sight 9042. Sold to Alan Bruhn, Mapleton, IA. E&B Upward 076, $8000 Birth date: 2/8/10 Sire: Sitz Top Open Heifer: Lot 78 - $2500, BVC Ericamere BM Upward 307R. LOT 86 Buyer: Lundgren Angus 009,A 1-19-10 daughter of SAV Bismarck 5682. Sold Ranch, Gove, KS E&B Final Answer 086, $8000 Birth to MaKayla Hoffman, Effingham, KS. Volume Bull date: 1/8/10 Buyers: Robert Taylor, Clifton, KS,Leon Wagner, Esbon, KS,Neil Zenger, Haddam, KS. Volume Heifer Cow Camp Ranch Buyers: Wayne Ruud Land & Cattle, Concordia, KS, 2/25/2011, Lost Springs, KS Bohnenblust Angus Farm, Clay Center, KS, Fred Auctioneer – Col. Jerry Lehmann, MO Eilert, Mankato, KS .Auctioneer: Col. Al Conover, High Selling Lots: Baxter, IA.Sale Manager: Conover Auction Service $13,000 – Lot 171 – PB Angus Bull, “CCR Answer Inc., Al & Jeanne Conover, Baxter, IA. 7035W” by SAV Final Answer, Sold to Premium Heifer

2011 Total Package Bull Sale 3/28/2011, Freedom, Ok 50 fall bulls brought $221,000.00 averaging $4,420.00 91 spring bulls brought $335,350.00 averaging $3,684.00 .Total of 141 Lots brought $556,250.00 averaging $3,945.00 .TOP 5 High Selling Lots: Lot 57 LD Objective 036 $10,000 Beagley Angus Ranch, Alva Oklahoma .Lot 22 JLM Net Worth 403 $9,000.00 Evans Farms, Stephenville, Texas .Lot 62 LD Patriot 067 $8,500.00 Beagley Angus Ranch, Alva, Oklahoma Lot 6 LD Emblazon 983 $7,000.00 James Jahay, Hazelton, Kansas .Lot 2 LD Grid Maker 9955 $6,750.00 Steve Zybach, Briscoe, Texas.

American Angus Association regional manager Matt Caldwell spoke about the Angus Source program prior to the JMB Angus Sale, Sharon, Springs, Ks. Also pictured Joel Bunker , JMB Angus and auctioneer Sonny Booth.

Molitor Angus Ranch 32nd Annual Production Sale 3/19/2011, Zenda, KS A standing room only crowd was on hand on a misty and rainy day to evaluate a great set of yearling bulls.

118 bulls averaged $3416.00. Top selling lots: Lot 11 a 1/18/10 son of SAV Final Answer 0035 sold to Housman Angus of Jetmore, KS.$9,000. Lot 4 a 1/15/10 son of SAV Final Answer 0035 sold to Keith Smith of Attica, KS and Bud Oak of Penalosa, KS $7,000. Lot 30 a 1/19/10 son of HARB Pendleton 765 J H sold to B&R Farms of Kingman, KS. $6250.

Lot 1 a 1/25/10 son of SAV Final Answer 0035 sold to Dave Blasi of Pratt, KS.$6250. Lot 40 a 1/28/10 son of Mytty In Focus sold to Bob Lampe of Kendall, KS $6250.Lot 51 a 2/3/10 son of Mytty In Focus to Teddy Gingrick (TC Family Farms) Larned, KS $6250. Lot 89 a 2/4/10 son of Connoaly Contrast sold to Jenkins Angus of Gage, OK $6000. Lot 3 a 1/14/10 son of SAV Final Answer 0035 sold to Casey Rudd of Bucklin, KS $6000.

More Sale Reports on Pages 20 & 24 Send your report to kansasangus@wbsnet.org.

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KS Junior Angus Association Annual KJAA Preview Show June 3-4 The Kansas Junior Angus Association will host its annual Preview Show June 3-4 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The show will feature divisions for owned heifers, cow/ calf pairs, steers and for bred and owned bulls and heifers. All exhibitors will be eligible to compete in an age appropriate showmanship class . A special showmanship contest will be held to select two juniors that will represent the KJAA in the National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest in Harrisburg, Pa later in the summer. The two day event is much more than a cattle show.

Juniors have the opportunity to compete in several educational contests even if they are not exhibiting cattle. A herdsman quiz contest is open to all members. Quiz questions and the length of the quiz will vary depending on the age of the contestant and will test juniors on their knowledge of the Angus and beef industries. Sample quiz questions may be found by visiting the National Junior Angus Association website www.njaa.info or by emailing Kansasangus@wbsnet.org .Young Angus enthusiasts are invited to take part in the coloring contest, prizes will be awarded to all participants. A prepared public speaking and an extemporaneous speech contest will also be part of the activities. Members will vie for a spot on the KJAA Team Sales NJAS teams by competing in the sales talk competition. The KJAA and the Kansas Angus Auxiliary will hold their annual meetings . New for 2011 is the “Editor’s Pic- On the Cover “ photo contest. Friday’s activities will end with a picnic for all. Awards for the contests as well as scholarships and other awards sponsored by the Ks. Angus Auxiliary will be presented. Picnic reservations are requested with your show entry , reservations can be made by those not exhibiting cattle by emailing kansasangus@wbsnet.org

Thursday, June 2—Grounds available for cattle after 1 pm.

Friday, June 3( all activities are on the Ks State Fairgrounds) 9 am to 10 am– Cattle check in. Check tattoos/freeze brands and all original registration certificates. Weigh steers & bulls. Contest registration and showmanship registration. All cattle must be on grounds by 10 am.

10:30 am– Contest and showmanship registration closes.

11 am– KJAA annual meeting. Officer elections.

1pm Herdsman Quiz. ; Coloring Contest 1 pm to 2 pm– Questions & Answers– Completing Bronze/Silver Award Applications, Auxiliary Achievement Awards, Angus Scholarships (come and go) 1:30 pm– Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Speech Contests. Ages 9-13, 14-17, 18-21. NJAS rules apply. www.njaa.info 3 pm– Sales Talk Competition, ages 9-13, 14-17, 18-21. Compete as individuals, NJAS format and rules. www.njaa.info 4:30 pm- Kansas Angus Auxiliary meeting Preview Show Entry deadline is May 23– see page 7 6:00 pm– KJAA activity—TBA 6:45pm– KJAA Picnic and Awards Ceremony. (reservations requested) Saturday, June 59 am– KJAA Preview Show -Judge– Ty Williams ( see page 7 for entry form) Steers Registered Angus Commercial Purebred Angus Angus Cross Predominantly Black Bred & Owned Heifers Owned Heifers Cow/Calf Pairs Bred & Owned Bulls Showmanship NJAS Showmanship Selection, Senior ( ages 18-21), Intermediate ( ages 14-17),Junior ( ages 10-13),Pee Wee( ages 9 and under)

OFFICERS 2010- 2011 President: Courtenay Dehoff, Tonganoxie……….. 913-620-6443 President Elect: Meghan Blythe, White City 1st Vice President: Megan Fink, Randolph 2nd Vice President: Hannah McCabe, Elk City Treasurer: Allie Blythe, White City Secretary: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City Reporter: Cody Theis, Leavenworth Historian: Esther McCabe, Elk City Membership Directors: Tyler Ottensmeier , McLouth and Trent BlytheWhite City Past President: Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco

DIRECTORS District 1: Hadley Dehoff, Tonganoxie District 2: Evan Woodbury, Quenemo District 5: Grady Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Lauren Herman, Kingman District 7: Miles Pearson, Scott City District 8: Quannah Gardiner, Ashland At-Large: Johanna Lundgren, Ottawa At-Large: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa

ADVISORS Debbie Lyons Blythe & Duane Blythe…………….(785) 349- 2652 Jason & Wendy Flory…………………………….……(785))979-2923 Jerry & Tonya Theis………………….………………..(913)683-0775 Anne Lampe…………..kansasangus@wbsnet.org (620)872-3915

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KJAA Preview Show Hotel Headquarters Make your reservations by May 20 Space is limited ; motels fill up in Hutchinson quickly in the summer be sure to make your reservations by May 20 to be included in the blocked rooms.

A limited number of rooms are blocked .

Ask for Ks Jr Angus Preview Show Block.

Ramada Inn- Hutchinson 620-669-9311 Rate $85- 2 queen beds .

Sign up to be on a NJAS 27th All American Certified Angus Beef® Cook Off Team by May 23.

The KJAA will need to have all cook off teams and recipes set by June 1 . Therefore if you would like to participate we must know by May 23. Parents your help is needed in organizing and coaching the teams. Every team will need at least one parent to serve as the team leader .Leaders will select a recipe and develop a theme / skit. Each state is allowed 1 team in each age division and category.

That means Kansas can have up to 9 teams providing there is enough junior interest and parent involvement. Teams cans have from 2 to 6 members. Age divisions are 9-13, 14-17 and 1821.Catergories this year are ; 1. Steaks; 2. Roasts. 3. Other (includes ground beef and selected deli products) For more info on the contest, cuts of meat available and rules visit www.njaa.info.

The deadline to submit your name for Kansas teams is May 23. Send Name, Birth date, Age as of Jan. 1, 2011; Address, Phone, Email address and AAA member code to Anne Lampe, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Ks 67871 ; FAX 620-872-3915 or email kansasangus@wbsnet.org

Eastern Regional Jr Angus Show June 16-18, West Monroe, LA Entry & ownership deadline May 15

2011 National Jr Angus Show July 10-16, Harrisburg, PA– www.njas.info Cattle ownership & Entry Deadline June 1 NJAS Photo, graphic design, writing entries due June 1 Public Speaking & Career Dev. Entries due June 10

2011 Kansas Junior Angus Preview Show June 3 & 4 KS State Fairgrounds

Rules & Entry Form Form also available on line at www.kansasangus.org 1. Tie facilities will be available for use by exhibitors on Thursday, June 2 after 1:00 p.m.

2. Cattle must be checked in by Friday, June 3 , 2011 at 10 a.m.

3. The KJAA Preview show will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. There will be a $15.00 entry fee for each animal entered; due by May 23 , 2011 ( postmarked on/before). Form also on-line at www.kansasangus.org . NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted. Ribbons for each class will be provided as well as champion and reserve champion ribbons for divisions and overall awards.

After check-in cattle must remain on KSF until release, cattle are released after completion of their respective classes.

4. All registration papers must be properly transferred to the junior exhibitor. You must have your ORIGINAL registration papers with you at the show.

5. Tattoos and original registration papers will be checked at the show. Any animal that is not tattooed or has an incorrect tattoo will not be allowed to show. Freeze brands allowed as per AAA rules.

6.Health papers are not required, but cattle must not have warts, ringworm or show signs of sickness or disease. Females (of age) are to be OCV. 7. Females must be born on/after September 1, 2009 to be eligible to show.

8. Bred-and-owned heifers may also show in the owned division provided they pay for the entry fee & enter in both shows.

9. STEERS-Classes for registered Angus steers, commercial purebred Angus steers and Angus-based predominantly black crossbred (Angus sire or dam) steers, born on/ after January 1, 2010 . Registered Steers must comply with NJAA rules. Commercial Angus and Angus Cross steers must comply with Kansas 4-H and FFA rules. Reg. steers show by age.

10. BULL show for registered bred-and-owned Angus bulls born January 1, 2010December 31, 2010.

11.COW/CALF pairs may be exhibited provided the calf is bred-and-owned by the exhibitor and the junior is the sole recorded owner of the cow. If entries are sufficient a bred & owned class may be made. A.) If the cow was not bred by the exhibitor, the issue date on the recorded transfer of the cow must precede the breeding date of the cow for the calf at side. B.) Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and must have been born on or after September 1, 2010. C.) Calf must be registered by show date and shown on halter.

Entry Deadline May 23

12. Contestants must show their own animals unless 2 or more are exhibited in the same class in such case another KJAA member is allowed to show.. In the case of illness or injury a KJAA member may be allowed to show in your place with a written doctor’s excuse. Notice must be received at check in. In the case of an emergency illness or injury at the show after cattle check-in , the show chairman (KJAA president) must be notified prior to the class in order for a substitute showman. Failure to show a doctor’s excuse or in the case of a show emergency contact with show chairman prior to entering the class will result in disqualification of the entry.

13. Classes will be set up according to age and number entered. Steers refer to #9 14. Exhibitors must be members of the KJAA. If not a member, you can join when entering.

15.Cattle will be bedded on provided chips. Bring your own feed and hay as well as straw for tie-out area. No feed or straw sales during show.

16. SHOWMANSHIP- Pee-wee (ages 7-9 must be an exhibitor), Junior (ages 10-13), Intermediate (14-17) and Senior (18-21) showmanship contests will be held. (all ages as of January 1, 2011) . Each contestant must own and exhibit their animal***. You must be an exhibitor to show in showmanship.

17. Members ages (14-21) competing to represent Kansas at the NJAS showmanship contest will compete in a specific showmanship class. You may compete in only 1 showmanship class. ***Older members competing to go to the NJAS may borrow a heifer , however you must speak to an advisor or KJAA president (show chairman) before entering & showing. You must have been a KJAA & NJAA member prior to showing. *** Cow/calf pairs are not recommended for showmanship, if an exhibitor has only a pair an exception may be made by speaking to the show chairman or advisor to allow borrowing a heifer for showmanship.

18. The MEMBERS of the KJAA have voted that this be a “no fit” show, defined as exhibitors may not use any glue, adhesive, coloring or paint products.. Oils, “kleen sheen” type products, and foams are allowed. If you have questions ask! Aerosols will not be allowed in the make up area 19. Show dress code– NJAA rules. Collared tucked in shirt.

Judge: Ty Williams, Memphis, TX

Check out online ENTRY and FEE PAY www.kansasangus.org 2011 KJAA Preview Show Entry Form- Entry Deadline May 23, 2011

Section 1: Registered Angus Steers Section 2: Commercial Purebred Angus Steers Section 3: Angus based Cross Bred Steers Section 4: Bred & Owned Heifers Section 5: Owned Heifers Section 6: Cow/Calf Pairs Section 7: Bred & Owned Bulls

Section

Name of Animal

Showmanship Class: Pee Wee 7-9

Reg. #

Jr. 10-13

Date of Birth

Int. 14-17 Sr.18-21

Sire’s complete name

NJAS selection 14-21

Please check only one box. (Showmanship entries will also be accepted at check in) NO FEE for showmanship - age as of Jan 1, 2011

Exhibitor Name___________________________________ Birth Date________( month/date/year) Age on Jan 1____ AAA member Code_________ Address____________________________ City_______________ST_____________Zip__________ Phone_____________Email________________ Are you a first time KJAA exhibitor ? Yes NO Are you a member of the Ks Jr. Angus Association? YES NO ; if no enclose $5 membership dues, valid until age 21.

Use a separate form for each exhibitor. Copies accepted.

____ # of Entries x $15 per head

$_______Total

Are you planning to exhibit or attend the National Jr. Angus Show in Harrisburg, PA ? YES NO PICNIC : How many from your family will attend the family KJAA picnic on the evening of Friday, June 3?_____ Please fill out only one reservation per family. Please plan to pay for meals at check– in approx $7/per person.

Mail with entry fee of $15/head. Checks payable to KJAA. To: Courtenay DeHoff, KJAA President; 15802- 238th, Tonganoxie, Ks 66086 NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. Non refundable fees. Enter & pay online www.kansasangus.org

National Junior Angus Show Set for Pennsylvania “Let Freedom Ring” this summer; enter by June 1.

Angus and American pride will meet in Harrisburg, Pa., July 10-16 at the world’s largest single-breed beef cattle show — the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). The Pennsylvania Angus and junior Angus associations will sponsor the event, themed “Let Freedom Ring.” The week’s activities get started Monday evening with the Parade of States during the Opening Ceremonies at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. Events during the remaining week will include cattle shows, a showmanship competition, and educational contests. “The National Junior Angus Show brings Angus juniors and families together every summer to compete and celebrate their Angus passion. This year we’ll also be celebrating our American heritage,” says Robin Ruff, junior activities director for the American Angus Association® headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. “For them, this event represents so much more than a cattle show. It’s a place where Angus youth build life skills, leadership qualities and long-lasting friendships.” Judges for the more than 900 head of cattle expected to compete in the showring have been confirmed.

Ernie Wallace, Stotts City, Mo., will select champions in the owned heifer division.

Judging bred-and-owned females, bulls and cow-calf pairs will be Alan Miller, Gridley, Ill. Steers will be evaluated by Mark Johnson, Orlando, Okla. States will compete for the Best Five Head, while individual members will vie for Junior Premier Breeder and Junior Herdsman. A carcass steer contest will also take place. Junior members will compete in the 45th Annual National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest. Sam Carter, Julesburg, Colo.; John Toledo, Visalia, Calif.; and John Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio, will evaluate two contestants from each state as they strive for the national showmanship title. In addition, hundreds of junior members will participate in more than a dozen educational contests. Individual contests include prepared and extemporaneous public speaking, graphic design, writing, photography, livestock judging, career development and poster categories.

State teams will compete in the quiz bowl, team sales, and fitting contests as well as the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB) Cook-Off. Herdsmanship and scrapbook contests are also planned, as well as the NJAS mentoring program, which partners junior mentors and protégés for networking with others from across the country. Two delegates from each state will gather at the annual meeting of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) to review the organization’s bylaws and elect six new directors to the NJAA Board.

The new directors and officers will be announced during the awards program at the conclusion of the week. The Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary also will award numerous scholarships to deserving college students throughout the week. The cattle ownership and postmark entry deadline for the NJAS is June 1; no exceptions will be made. Contest entry deadlines and further information about the NJAS are available at www.njas.info or by contacting the Junior Activities Department at 816-383-5100.

LEAD Conference to Take Place in St. Louis Youth from across the country will travel to Saint Louis, Mo., for the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) annual Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference, Aug. 4-7. Themed “Meat Me in St. Louie,” the leadership event is sponsored by the Angus Foundation and is designed for members, ages 14-21. “LEAD is one of our most popular events during the year, and for a good reason,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association® director of junior activities.

“It’s a chance for Angus juniors to network while developing leadership potential and an awareness of issues facing the beef industry.” Angus juniors will attend leadership workshops presented by the NJAA Board as well as a keynote address from professional speaker and best-selling author Justin Lookadoo of McKinney, Texas. Kevin Ochsner, an agricultural speaker and host of “Cattlemen to Cattlemen,” and team-building facilitator Crystal Warnock will also speak to attendees. An extensive tour will include area Angus operations and the Purina Research Farm as well as area attractions such as the Gateway Arch, where juniors will have the opportunity to ride to the top of the St. Louis skyline.

Attendees will also visit Cardinal’s Stadium, home to Major League Baseball’s Saint Louis Cardinals. There, attendees will tour the dugout and dine in the Champions Club. A stop at the City Museum features a unique funhouse housed in the 600,000-square-foot (ft.) architectural marvel. Conference space is limited, and early registration is encouraged by the June 15 deadline. The early registration fee for NJAA members is $200. After June 15, registration will be $225 and accepted based upon space availability. Registration for adults, state advisors and chaperones is $250; no early registration deadline applies.

Registration is available online at www.angus.org/njaa. For more information, contact the junior activities department at 816-383-5100. LEAD funded in part by 8 May/June 2011 Kansas Angus News

the Angus Foundation and is a program of the NJAA, which provides programs for nearly 7,000 members across the nation.

Get Cook’n Cook-Off Advice from CAB

By Marilyn Conley, Administrative Assistant, Supply Development Certified Angus Beef LLC

It’s Certified Angus Beef LLC’s pleasure to help you with the All-American Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-Off Contest each year. In addition to providing some great CAB® products on contest day, we have some helpful hints to give contestants, advisors , parents and team coaches everything you need to prepare for the competition in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Past participants have done an amazing job communicating the brand’s specifications. We challenge them to take it to the next level and explain to the judges why the specifications make the CAB® brand better than ordinary beef. Take the time to research our web sites for more great information and ideas: i i i i i i i i

Carcass specifications: certifiedangusbeef.com/brand/specs.php Various cooking methods: certifiedangusbeef.com/chef/methods/index.php Beef cuts information: certifiedangusbeef.com/chef/cuts.php Degrees of doneness: certifiedangusbeef.com/chef/doneness.php CAB history: cabpartners.com/facts/history_xl.php Facts & Figures: cabpartners.com/facts/index.php Press room: certifiedangusbeef.com/corp/press/SelectFile.php Recipe and marinade ideas: recipes.certifiedangusbeef.com/default.aspx

Remember, other recipes can be a great guide for ideas, but be adventurous and try new things. Experiment with new ingredients and be sure to test your recipe before coming to the contest. The judges shouldn’t be the first people to taste your entry. Parents, encourage members to develop their own recipes. Push them to go beyond picking a recipe out of your cookbook, help them practice and prepare for this challenge; then step back so they can showcase their talents on the day of the event. We want to help juniors with practice. Should CAB® brand products not be accessible to your team, CAB is willing to locate the right product and ship it to one of your members. The team will need to pay for the product and shipping costs, but we will make sure you get what you need. The practice product will arrive one to two weeks before the contest.

28th American Angus Auxiliary sponsored Annual All-American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off Contest entry deadline is June 1, 2011. Information and entry forms are available through state junior Angus advisors or online at www.njaa.info or www.angusauxililary.com. The CAB products available for the 2011 cook-off contest are steaks category: ribeye, fillet of sirloin and strip; roast category: shoulder clod, center cut sirloin roast and London broil; other beef category: frankfurters, deli cooked pastrami, fully cooked boneless short ribs and fresh ground chuck. The contest will be held on Tuesday, July 12 in Harrisburg, PA during the National Junior Angus Show.

Challenge the Chef in You - Adults & Juniors The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef Chef’s Challenge is back for the second year and will be held on Tuesday July 12 in Harrisburg, Pa during NJAS. . For cooking and grilling enthusiasts that want a new challenge, enjoy creating recipes or are fans of the many contest shows on the Food Network such as Iron Chef America and Chopped; the Chef’s Challenge contest is for you. The traditional Cook-Off contest remains the same with the exception of the adult division, which is only in the Chef’s Challenge contest. The Challenge will host two age divisions: 1. Adult 2. NJAA members; senior, age 1821. Contestants may participate as individuals or in teams of two. The CHALLENGE: Prepare and serve a unique entrée using a specified cut of CAB and 2-3 secret ingredients provided by the contest. Contestants will be notified of the CAB product and secret ingredients by 9 am the day before the contest.

Judging criteria for the Challenge is: technique & preparation; use of CAB & secret ingredients; taste; originality; plating. A Certified Angus Beef logo jacket and a $100 cash award will be presented to the first place winners in each of the Challenge age divisions. NJAA members may not participate in the Challenge if they are members of a state Cook–Off team. Challenge contest is limited to 10 entries; ideally 5 adult and 5 NJAA senior , determined by receipt of entry (postmark or fax, email date/time) Multiple entries from the same state will be accepted in each division. Participants are responsible for providing any other ingredients used in their entry. Entry deadline is June 1, 2011, for complete rules, information and entry form visit www.angusauxiliary.com, send an email to alampe@wbsnet.org , or contact co-chairpersons Anne Lampe, 620- 874-4273 or Anne Patton Schubert 502-477-2663.

These KJAA members participated in the National Jr Angus Association’s “Raising the Bar” leadership conference March 25-27 in Stillwater, OK. Jennifer Hager, Hutchinson, Cody Theis, Leavenworth, Evan Woodbury, Quenemo; Tyler Ottensmeier, McLouth, Bryanna Hite, Valley Center and NJAA board of directors member Clinton Laflin, Olsburg.

KJAA Members Earn NJAA Bronze & Silver Awards Cole Gardiner Cole Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Robin Ruff, junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.The 17-year-old son of Mark and Eva Gardiner works at Gardiner Angus Ranch and is a member of the NJAA and the Kansas Junior Angus Association where he has served as District 8 director. He has participated in local, state, and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Cole participated in the public speaking, team sales and quiz bowl contests. He has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and has consigned cattle at the Gardiner Angus Ranch Production Sale.

Ransom Gardiner Ransom Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Robin Ruff, junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. The 17-year-old son of Mark and Eva Gardiner works at Gardiner Angus Ranch and is a member of the NJAA and the Kansas Junior Angus Association where he has served as District 8 director. He has participated in local, state, and national shows and showmanship competitions. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Ransom participated in the extemporaneous public speaking, team sales and quiz bowl contests. He has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and has consigned cattle at the Gardiner Angus Ranch Production Sale.

Jennifer Hager Earns Jennifer Hager, Hutchinson, Kan., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Robin Ruff, junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. The 18-year-old daughter of Tony and Susan Hager is a senior at Haven High School and is a member of the NJAA and the Kansas Junior Angus Association. She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship competitions. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Jennifer participated in the photography, poster and livestock judging contests as well as the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. She also participated in the 2011 Raising the Bar Conference. Jennifer has submitted weaning and yearling weights to Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®).

The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle. The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 6,000 active members nationwide.

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KJAA Mentor Program Bonds Juniors

By Hannah McCabe, KJAA 2nd Vice President

NEW

Maya Angelou one said “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” At the Mentor Program’s inception, the objection was for older members to get to know a younger member, answer their questions and send a card in the mail. Three years later, it has proved itself to be something much more meaningful than just that. Connor Deckinger, who Rules & Guidelines has been a participant in the program since it started, says that he likes 1.

All KJAA members are eligible to enter up to 4 photographs 2.

Color or black and white being a part of the mentor program 3.

Selected or winning photos become the property of the Ks Angus News and will not be returned. because “My mentors answer my 4.

Photos must be either 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 an mounted on 81/2” x 11 poster board or card stock. ( no questions and teach me things I did larger) not know before. By my favorite part 5.

Winning and selected photos may be used on the cover or within the Ks Angus News at the is when they are able to hang about editor’s discretion. No compensation will be given for published photos. Photo credit will be given just because they want to”. It is not to the photographer. just the kids who have noticed the 6.

The subject of all entries must pertain to Angus cattle or “Angus” people. benefits. Lynne Hinrichsen, who has 7. Photos will be divided into 5 categories upon entry for judging. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall and Junior/Youth Angus Activities and members. two kids in the program, says “One of the most beneficial aspects is how it 8. Judging criteria will include photo composition and overall impact of the photo. Remember :A good cover shot is vertical or portrait layout. gives kids a feeling of belonging to 9.

On the back of each entry print. Your name, City, and Photo location .Upon entry each the group. Although our kids are fortunate to be growing up in the beef participant will be asked to sign a photo release. industry and the KJAA, others may join in later. The program really helps 10. Entries in the contest must be entered at the Preview Show on Friday , June 3 at by 10:30 am. these kids feel as if they belong to the group. The program teaches If you verticleare not attending the show and would like to enter mail your entries postmarked no later teamwork, relationship building, leadership and support.” As the old saying than May 30 to Ks Angus News, Anne Lampe, 5201 E Rd 110, Scott City, Ks 67871 goes, “What goes around comes around.” While the mentors were bust 11. Winners will be recognized and award presented in each category.

Please contact Anne Lampe, Ks Angus News, Editor if you have questions. giving advice to the protégés, the younger kids were having an effect on the older members as well. Megan Fink says she loves just being able to kansasangus@wbsnet.org. 620-874-4273. help the younger members. She always makes a point to send something in the mail as it just makes their day. Debbie Lyons-Blythe has noticed that her kids that have been mentors have benefited greatly from being involved. “My kids have been mentors since the program began. I believe that they have created a lifelong friendship with their protégés. They connect with these younger that they would not normally get to spend much time with. I think that older kids benefit from interaction with younger kids by enhancing their communication skills. The mentoring program encourages new members to as question, and welcomes them into the KJAA. Previously, many people didn’t feel comfortable trying to “break into the group.” The mentor program has also proved to be useful for preparing for other positions. Clinton Laflin, currently an NJAA board director, said: “The mentor program was great in helping me prepare for a position on the board in the aspect that it taught me how to communicate and connect with younger members. Even though I’m not a junior anymore and therefore not a mentor, my first protégée still 2011 Mentor Program Particiapants calls me once in a while to ask questions or simply just to talk. He has so many questions and I like that I can be there for him to answer. That is what the program is about; to encourage each other when motivation is low and to help each other out.

We have formed a friendship that will last a lifetime. Ultimately that is what I have taken away from the mentor program.” “The mentoring program has made our KJAA stronger organization that welcomes new members” says Lyons-Blythe. The KJAA is one of the strongest junior program in the Angus association today. While it can be intimidating to first get involved in something so prestigious, it is our job as an association to make sure they feel welcome and take advantage of every opportunity available. Because in the end, what they are really going to remember is how we made them feel.

at the Preview Show

EDITOR’S PIC– ON THE COVER

PHOTO CONTEST

at the Kansas State Fairgrounds at the Kansas Angus Futurity. Courtenay DeHoff presided. Introductions were done and ten new members were inducted. Megan Fink moved to accept the KJAA minutes from the June meeting. Seconded by It is that time of year again; the National Junior Angus Show is approaching fast and the heat is coming with it. It’s time to make sure we are preparing for all of the Tyler Ottensmeier. Unanimous. Allie Blythe presented the treasures report.

NJAA contests and keeping those great Angus cattle looking their best. It’s time to Current cash and assets of $5054.50. Committee/Project Reports Reporters make sure those cattle are cool and content and looking good. It is never too early Scrapbook: Esther is doing the scrapbook digitally and is requesting that anyone send pictures they would like to have in it. Semen Auction: Auction will be held to start making posters, snapping photographs, preparing for team sales or January 22, Courtenay invited members to attend banquet and auction. Also studying for quiz bowl. I guarantee all of your hard work to prepare will pay dividends in Pennsylvania. And most importantly I am certain you will have a lot of encouraged juniors to thank donators. Vice Presidents: Discussed backdrop theme for NJAS booth. Let Freedom Ring theme, thinking about doing the normal fun. I strongly encourage everyone to get involved as much as possible in the red barn backdrop. Contact either Megan or Hannah with ideas. Mentoring contests because it is also a great opportunity to meet new Angus friends. In addition, the scholarship opportunities are endless. For those of you that have not Program: Members were paired with mentors and were given a fact finder yet attended a National Junior Angus Show I really hope that you will treat yourself questionnaire to have completed by the end of the show. Advisor Reports: Think about participating in contests at the 2011 NJAS. Speeches, posters, creative to this awesome experience. The 2011 NJAS will be held in Harrisburg, writing, photos are all due early and we want as many submitted as possible! New Pennsylvania on July 10-16. It is a long haul but I strongly encourage all Kansas Business: Tess Steckline and Kenzie Flory were voted to be the voting delegates juniors to attend because you will have the time of your life. So get prepared and at the 2011 NJAS. Nominated to run for the National Junior Angus Board were come have fun with us at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show.

Meghan Blythe and Hannah McCabe. Meghan Blythe won the vote. Discussion was opened for opinions on getting new KJAA shirts for nationals. Anne told KJAA Minutes juniors to look in the May/June issue for r information on the Preview Show. Grady

By Kenzie Flory, KJAA Secretary Dickerson moved to adjourn, Seconded by Jennifer Hager.

The Kansas Junior Angus Association held its bi-annual meeting January 22, 2011 Meeting adjourned. (approval pending)

Get Involved at NJAS

By Cody Thies, KJAA Reporter

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51ST Annual Northeast Kansas Junior Angus Show Atchison County Fairgrounds, Effingham, KS June 11, 2011 Check in by 9:30 a.m.

Show begins at 10 a.m.

Pre entry required! Entries must be postmarked by June 6, 2011 i ENTRY FEE $5 PER HEAD NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED Exhibitors must provide own bedding. Bedding and stall must be cleaned at show completion.

Note: This show is open to any youth under 21. Angus heifers must be registered in the member’s name. Bulls must be bred and owned and registered by the member.

EXHIBITOR:__________________________________ PHONE:________________ AGE:_________DOB _________

AAA MEMBER CODE:_____________________

ADDRESS:_____________________________City___________________Zip________ Number of head entered ____ x $5 = $_____ due with entry.

Make check to NE Ks JR Angus. *One member per form please

Class #

Animal Name

Registration #

Tattoo

Showmanship

Yes

Age :

As of 1/1/11

No

Date of Birth

*Large classes may be broken at the time of the show.

Class # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Description Owned Heifers: Jan. 1, 2010 to Feb. 28, 2011 Owned Heifers: Sept. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2010 Owned Heifers: May 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2010 Owned Heifers: Jan. 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 Owned Heifers: Sept 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2009 Bred and Owned Heifers: (same class breaks as owned) Cow/Calf: Cow must be owned by exhibitor with most recent natural calf born at side.

8 Bred and Owned Bulls (Must be born after Jan. 1, 2010) 9 Registered Angus Steers and commercial purebred Angus steers 10 Predominantly Black Cross Steers 11 Showmanship: Junior (7-10) 12 Showmanship: Intermediate (11-15) 13 Showmanship: Senior (16-21) Please return entries to Cody Theis, 34326 169TH ST , Leavenworth, Ks 66048 An entry fee of $5 per HEAD is due with each exhibitor’s entry form. A meeting and pizza party (donation only) will follow the show. Entries may be mailed or given to Cody at the KJAA Preview Show by June 6.

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Meet Miss Kansas Angus Sixteen year old, Esther McCabe, Elk City was crowned the 2011 Miss Kansas Angus on January 22 during the Kansas Angus Association annual banquet in Hutchinson. Esther , a junior at Fredonia High School , is the daughter of Randy and Varee McCabe. Esther and her family own and operate McCabe Genetics.

She has been a member of the Kansas Junior Angus Association for ten years and has served on the NJAS state carcass group committee, as a district director and is currently the historian. She has participated in local , state and national junior Angus events including three LEAD conferences and National Junior Angus Show contests including public speaking, cook-off, teams sales, photography, posters and quiz bowl. Esther is very involved in her family’s Angus operation, working on the farm through out the year– feeding, building fence, tagging and preparing for and working the farm’s annual production sale.

As Miss Kansas Angus , Esther will represent the Kansas Angus Association, Auxiliary and Juniors at Angus events, shows and sales throughout Kansas and well as some national shows. The Miss Kansas Angus Program is coordinated by the Kansas Angus Auxiliary.

Those Who Make A Difference

By Hannah McCabe, 2011 Kenneth & Lorene Moore Scholarship Winner

We all know people that make all the difference. Sometimes the influences and decisions we make very early in life, change our lives. As a very shy, little girl, that was too young to participate in junior Angus activities, some of my earliest memories are using the show box for a table while coloring in my Cinderella coloring book. I can vividly remember a wide variety of very influential Angus leaders that made all the difference for me. As that very young girl, I had the privilege of knowing leaders in the junior program, auxiliary and industry. I knew that I wanted to be like some of them. As time went on and I became old enough, I started to get involved in various leadership positions and contests on the state and national level. However, coming from the most successful junior program in the nation, coupled with the fact I was so shy, I found it very difficult to be competitive. I began with the herdsmanship quizzes, poster contests, and eventually got the courage to try public speaking- gaining nothing except “character building experiences”. I continued to compete, trying a new contest here or there. Today, the educational contests are what I most look forward to at Nationals. Looking back and realizing how intimidating it was getting started, I saw a need to ‘bridge the gap’ between my generation of Kansas Angus leaders and the younger up and coming group. Thus, a mentor program was created within our state. Being patterned after the National mentor program, the goal is to reach out to younger members and make them feel welcome and confidant, as well as introducing them to other members their age.

The concept was met enthusiastically and with great success from mentors, protégées, and parents. Another tremendous opportunity the association has afforded me with is the opportunity to attend four Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conferences. This conference is held in different parts of the country each year, thus broadening my horizons of the different types of agriculture respective to that particular region that I would not have been exposed to otherwise. I have grown up on a diversified family operation in which I am the fourth generation. We run approximately 250 Angus cows, 100 Hereford cows and develop and breed about 200 commercial heifers every year. We also have about 1200 acres in row crop and wheat production.

I’ve been involved with the farm for as long as I can remember, with my responsibilities growing as I did.

Today, I help with nearly every aspect of production. My tasks range from working in the hay field in the summer, to building hot wire fence around wheat fields in the winter. I also feed, care for show cattle, help prepare for my family’s annual production sale and my favorite, assisting with artificial insemination. I attended A.I. school when I was a sophomore in high school. This has expanded my knowledge of genetics and given me real world experience. As an Ag Ambassador at Butler Community College, I get the opportunity to advocate for our industry in various ways. As a member of the Public Relations and Communications committee, my fellow ambassadors and I attend local business meetings to inform the community about our school’s ag program and the agricultural industry as a whole. I also participate weekly in updating our group’s on-line blog, usually posting pictures and a description about the weekend happenings at my family’s farm.

After completing NCBA’s Masters of Beef Advocacy program, I feel I am better equipped to communicate to the non-rural public about our beloved industries, where their food comes from and how it is the most economical and safest supply in the world. I find more and more everyday, even at my school, that people are interested and want to hear our story. Having grown up in the Angus business, my life has pretty much revolved around the industry. Angus is the greatest breed of beef cattle in the world, and the American Angus Association has given me unprecedented opportunities. However, the greatest asset I have received from my involvement is the privilege to know many people who are leaders within the breed and even the beef industry. Little did they know the influence they had on that shy little girl with the Cinderella coloring book. They truly made all the difference.

—Hannah McCabe , Elk City was the 2011 recipient of the Kenneth and Lorene Moore Scholarship. She was presented the $1000 scholarship award during the annual banquet of the Ks Angus Association on January 22 in Hutchinson. The scholarship for college sophomores is administered by the Ks Angus Auxiliary . Applicants must submit and application and essay detailing their Angus involvement and accomplishments.

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2011

Premier Junior Exhibitor Award Application

1. Must be a member of the Kansas Junior Angus Association 2. Must show registered Angus breeding cattle 3. Commercial & registered ANGUS steers can be included if rule 2 is complied by 4. Points limited to 2 shows per category in (A, B, C) total 6 shows ; 3 shows in ( D, E, F, G) total 12 shows . Where both junior & open shows are held, both shows may count as one (example: Kansas State Fair, NWSS) 5. Maximum of 4 breeding animals per show, 2 ANGUS steers

POINT SYSTEM SHOWS: A. Local shows; county fairs. ( 1 county represented) B. District Jr. Angus Show, Any multi-county (exhibitors from more than 3 counties) spring show or district show; any multi county fair (more than 3 counties represented) or show.

C. Kansas Beef Expo, KSU AGR/BB Show, other state Beef Expo D. KJAA Summer Show, Kansas Angus Futurity JR Show, Kansas State Fair, Kansas Junior Livestock Show, Other State Fair E. National Junior Angus Regional Preview Shows, Any American Angus ROV Show (not listed in F) F. American Royal, National Western Stock Show, North American International, Arizona National, Atlantic National G. Eastern Regional NJAA Show, Western Regional Junior Angus Show (Reno), National Junior Angus Show.

Award sponsored by Kansas Angus Auxiliary. Send entries to: Kansas Angus Auxiliary, Varee McCabe 6087 CR 1950, Elk City, KS 67344, stocky2678@yahoo.com .

6. Extra points are given in shows with a specific bred & owned category. Add 5 points to placing points, if placing is in a designated bred & owned Angus show (example: 2nd place B&O in category D, 30 points).

7. Points for this application apply to shows from May 23, 2010 to May 23, 2011. Use this form only, 1 additional page for show list may be added.

8. Entries due/postmarked to award chairman by May 23, 2011

9. One award given, tie broken on Category G POINTS (bred & owned see rule #6) A

B

C

D

E

F/G

Class Winner

10

15

25

30

45

50

2nd in Class 3rd in Class 4th in Class Division Champion Div. Reserve Champion Grand Champion Res. Grand Champion

5 3 3 10 5 10 5

10 5 3 10 5 15 10

20 15 10 10 5 20 15

25 20 15 20 15 30 25

40 35 30 30 25 50 45

45 35 30 35 30 50 45

Example: Class winner, div, champ and res. grand in F: 50+35+45=130

Name __

Age

Complete Address City, St, Zip Years in KJAA

Phone

Have you won this award previous?

Note rules 5 Please use this form only, 1 additional page for Deadline is May#4 23,&2011. show listCategory may be added.- please total points for each category on this form.

Show Show

Name of AnimaIs(s)

Sex

Reg #s

Name of Show(s)

Placing(s)

Points

A 2 shows max.

B. 2 shows max.

C 2 shows max.

D. 3 shows max.

E. 3 shows max.

F. 3 shows max.

G. 3 shows max.

Application DEADLINE Ma y 23, 2011, Award Presented at KJAA Preview Show Picnic

TOTAL_____

Junior Challenge Award 2011 Sponsored by the Kansas Angus Auxiliary Ɣ Application deadline (postmark) Monday May 23, 2011 Objective: To promote and award educational and leadership activities within the Angus and beef industries for members of the Kansas Junior Angus Association Rules:1. Must be a member of the Kansas Junior Angus Association and the National Junior Angus Association.

2. Points awarded for activities & awards received between May 23, 2010 and May 23, 2011 ONLY. Total each category on line provided , complete Grand Total.

3. This is an annual award. One award given. A junior member may only receive the award one time. 4. Do not add pages except where indicated in sections C, D , E & K . One extra sheet required if submitting points for *C, D, E., K 5. You must be exhibiting an ANGUS to receive showmanship points. To receive points in judging, beef cattle must be part of the contest. Speeches or talks must pertain to Angus or beef industry. 6. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken in Category D, NJAS Contests.

7. Application must be postmarked/faxed by May 23, 2011. Mail to KAA Auxiliary, Varee McCabe 6087 CR 1950, Elk City, KS 67344, stocky2678@yahoo.com

Name:___________________________________________ Address____________________City_________________KS ______ Phone:__________________________________Email:_______________________________________ GRAND Are you a member of the KJAA?_______ NJAA member code:__________ Birthdate_____/_____/______ TOTAL:___________ Please total points by category in line provided on right.

4. 4-H/FFA Contest (ex. speech): A. Showmanship Points Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 pt.

1. NJAS contest C4. ________ National 1st-5th. . . . . . . . . .. 10 Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 pts.

State 1st-3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Hon. Mention ...........................6 Co/Dist/Reg.. 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . .. 6 Finalist..................................... 10 Team and Individual A1. _______ *D. National Junior Angus Show Contests Top 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 ( list all on separate page, include contest name and placing– required) 2. NJAA Regiona1/Reg. Preview 1. Participant. . . . . . . . .. . .. 3 pts.

Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 pts.

2. Placings: 3rd to 10th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 D1.______ 1st - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 A2._______ 1st - 2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. 8 D2.______ 2nd……………………..9 3. Other Showmanship 3rd . . . . . . . . . . . ……... 8 National: *E. KJAA Contests - Preview Show Sales Talk, Quiz, a. 3rd to 10th ........................... 7 pts A3a.______ Speech, Ext. Speech (list all on separate page, include contest name 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 and placing– required. ) b. State: E1._____ 1. Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3 pts.

3rd - 10th ...............................6 E2._____ A3b.______ 2. Placings: 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 1st. .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. 6 c. District/County: Limit 5 contests.

2nd………………………..5 3rd to 10th ..............................5 A3c.______ 3rd - 5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 1st-2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 B. Judging Contests F. NJAA Awards-year(s) received____ F. _______ 1. Team/Ind Participation Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 pts.

National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 pts.

Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 B1.______ G. NJAA _LEAD Conference &/or _Raising the Bar County/District ........... . . . . . ... 2 G.________ Participant.-National. . . . . . . . . . .. 5 pts.

2. Team Placings Regional ……………….3 National Ist-5th. . . . . . . . . .. 8 pts.

B2.______ H. Leadership– Offices-Directors State 1st-5th. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 Co/ H1.______ 1. KJAA Dist Ist-3rd . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 Officer -Office :____________ ……..5 3. Individual Placing Director -District :___________ ………3 National 1st-10th. . . . . . . . .. 10 pts.

Committee Chairperson or Co- Chair…….3 B3.______ State1st-1Oth............................8 Committee(s) :_____________________ Co/Dist Ist-3rd................ . . . .. 6 2. Other LIVESTOCK or BEEF club (not H2.______

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*C. 4-H or FFA - Beef AWARDS or Contests (non-showing/judging) 4-H community club or FFA Chapter Example Section C. List and describe 4-H or FFA Beef Awards ,contests , speech KJLA, 4-H Livestock Club, District Angus Assn.)

Officer/Director - Office :_______ …..3 topics on separate sheet. Required. Total points on this page.

Committee Chairman: ________......…..2 1. County/Chapter Beef Award (ex. Record Book, Proficiency) 1st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 pts.

C1._______ I. Miss Kansas Angus ....................... 5 pts 2. District/Regional Beef Award (ex. Record Book, Proficiency) Ambassador.................................. 3 1st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 C2. _______

I.______

J.______ J. NJAA State Voting Delegate………5 pts 3. State/National Beef Award (ex. Record Book, Proficiency) K.______ 1st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 C3. ______ *K. Beef and Angus Promotion or Education ( 3 pts. per Speech, clinic, talk you gave to youth or adult groups Must submit venue , topic /title and description of audience)

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Zagar Angus Farm 557 East 610 Ave. Girard, Ks 66743 (620)724-4086 or (620) 724-6420 Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Checkerhill Advantage,

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary Dear Kansas Angus News readers, Spring has arrived, bringing with it warmer weather and green grass.

Things are blooming, showing off their “Sunday duds”. The pace of life this time of year seems to speed up, keeping everyone on the go. Keep your calendars marked for the Jr Preview Show, June 3rd and 4th at Hutchinson, KS. Lots of contests will take place, some for the preparation of the National Junior Angus Show, July 10-16, 2011. Also, at the Preview Show, the Premier Junior Exhibitor Award and the Challenge Award will be presented The applications are included in this issue of the Kansas Angus News. Plan to attend the Auxiliary meeting while at the Preview Show. Come and share your ideas as we support the juniors thru various ways.

May you enjoy the beauty of this season,

Varee McCabe President Kansas Angus Auxiliary

Auxiliary Minutes The Kansas Angus Auxiliary met January 22, 2011 in the beef barn meeting room at 11:00am at the state fairgrounds in Hutchison, Ks. President Varee McCabe called the meeting to order, and introductions were made. Officers Reports: Mary McCurry moved to approve the minutes as printed and Phyllis Hager 2nd the motion, the motion passed.

Lori Fink presented the treasurer’s report Phyllis Hager moved to accept the treasurer’s report, Karen Santee 2nd the motion, Motion Passed.

Reporter Karen Santee reported on the scrapbook and would be on display in the beef barn. Committee reports: Anne Lampe reported on the Miss Kansas Angus & Miss Kansas Angus Ambassador. Lori Fink reported on the Miss Kansas Angus funds. Mary McCurry went over the ways and means of the cookie jar sales, and reported that there were still 17 jars left at $50 apiece. The Moore Scholarship will be presented at the banquet in Hutchinson, Kansas. District Director Reports: Anne Lampe suggested a change in the bylaws regarding district directors.

Pam Bailey and Mary McCurry volunteered to look into the subject.

American Angus Auxiliary: Lynne Hinrichsen (Regional Director) reported if there were any questions, comments, and/or concerns she could take them to the national level. Anne Lampe (AAAx President Elect) anyone interested in serving on a National Committee to let her know. Anne thanked everyone for their NJAA show efforts and reported that the sweatshirts went over well and thanked all of the auxiliary members that chaired and served on committees. Under Old Business: Lori Fink moved to buy Sandy Lundgren a thank you card for her service to the Auxiliary and a $30 gift card as well, Debbie Lyons Blythe 2nd the motion. Under New Business: Mary McCurry would like new project ideas for the ways and means. Anne Lampe moved to adjourn the meeting, and Lynn Hinrichsen 2nd. The meeting was adjourned. Jackie Ottensmeier, secretary.( approval pending).

KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders President -Varee McCabe …….. 620.633.5303 Vice President- Karen Santee….620.596.2532 Secretary-Jackie Ottensmeier …..913.796-6994 Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171 Reporter– Megin Gaede….620.802.1482 Past V. President/AdvisorSandy Lundgren …… 785.878.3630 Hospitality Chairman– Melissa Cozzitorto Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Scholarship Committee 2011– Trisha Breuel, chairman; Shelly Janssen, Lynne Hinrichsen 19 May/June 2011 Kansas Angus News

Note these Dates May 23– Applications for KAAx sponsored Jr Premier Exhibitor and Challenge Awards Applications due— see pages 15 & 16 June 3– KS Auxiliary Meeting 4:30 pm KJAA Preview Show Picnic– KAAx scholarship , Premier Exhibitor and Challenge Award presentations Hutchinson.

July 13– American Angus Auxiliary summer meeting—National Jr Angus Show, Harrisburg, KY

Show ring purple — Kansas at the Backdrop Reserve Grand Champion Bull Sankeys Quanah 005 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Angus Show, March 2 in Houston, Texas. Cody Sankey, Lansing, Mich., and Billy Estrada, Durango DGio, Mexico, own the February 2010 son of S A V Bismarck 5682. He first won junior calf champion. Quintin Smith, Lebanon, Tenn., evaluated the 45 entries.

Grand Champion Female Sankeys Gal 028 won grand champion female at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Angus Show, March 2 in Houston, Texas. Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif., owns the May 2010 daughter of Sankeys Lazer 609 of 6N. She first won junior calf champion.

Reserve Grand Champion Female DF Forever Lady X1 won reserve grand champion female at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Angus Show, March 2 in Houston, Texas. Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the January 2010 daughter of C J Prestige 25T. She earlier won reserve junior calf champion.

Photos by American Angus Association

$ale Reports Mill Brae Ranch Predictable Genetics Bull & Female Sale 3/12/2011, Maple Hill, KS Auctioneer: Jerry Lehmann Gross $ 609,450 125 spring yearling bulls averaged $4,295 49 spring yearling females averaged $1,481 174 Lots averaged $3,503 High Selling Lots: Bulls -$7500, lot 38, Mill Brae Protégé 0080, a 01/28/10 bull sired by GAR-EGL Protégé, dam by Mytty In Focus, 2/3 interest and full possession purchased by Braun Bros., Miltonvale, KS. $7500, lot 48, Mill Brae In Focus 0099, a 02/02/10 bull sired by Mytty In Focus, dam by Connealy Forefront, 2/3 interest and full possession purchased by Greg Koenigsman, Tipton, KS.$7250, lot 22, Mill Brae Upward 0116, a 02/05/10 bull sired by Sitz Upward 307R, 2/3 interest and full possession purchased by Keith Smith, Attica, KS . $6750, lot 003, Mill Brae Final Answer 0125, a 02/06/10 bull sired by SAV Final Answer 035, 2/3 interest and full possession purchased by Brad Z Ranch, Guthrie Center, IA. $6750, lot 003, Mill Brae Final Answer 0198, a 02/18/10 bull sired by SAV Final Answer 035, 2/3 interest and full possession purchased by Simpson Angus Ranch, Edmond, OK. Heifers : $2200, lot 171, Mill Brae UW Joanie 0164, a 02/13/10 heifer sired by Sitz Upward 307R, dam by Bon View Design 878, full possession purchased by M5 Ranch, McLouth, KS .$2100, lot 148, Mill Brae FA Lady 0161, a 02/12/10 heifer sired by SAV Final Answer 0035, dam by Boyd New Day 8005, full possession purchased by HAK Ranch, Leonardville, KS.$2100, lot 170, Mill Brae UW Lucy 0182, a 02/15/10 heifer sired

by Sitz Upward 307R, dam by Connealy Freightliner, full possession purchased by Mark Hake, Tipton, KS. $2,000, lot 147, Mill Brae FA Eulima 0239, a 02/25/10 heifer sired by SAV Final Answer 0035, dam by Connealy Freightliner, full possession purchased by Tuttle Farms, Basehor, KS. $2,000, lot 172, Mill Brae UW Eisa Erica 0217, a 02/21/10 heifer sired by Sitz Upward 307R, dam by CA Future Direction 5321, full possession purchased by Mark Hake, Tipton, KS. Volume buyers: Stuewe Ranch, Paxico, KS; DK Miller Cattle; Cimarron, KS; Buffalo River Ranch, Amherst, VA; Brooks Farm, Inc, Clayton, KS; Massa Cattle Co., Mulberry, KS More Sale Reports on pages 5 and 24 20 May/June 2011 Kansas Angus News

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Our Angus Family Laas,Jacob D., son of Doug Laas ;brother to KJAA members Ashley and Amanda Laas; recently graduated from The Special Operations division of The United States Air Force at Ft. Braggs North Carolina. He was one of only four to graduate from a class of forty. Being involved in Angus cattle ranching growing up, greatly contributed to his work ethic and determination. Thank you Jake and CONGRATULATIONS! Send your “Our Angus Family” announcements to kansasangus@wbsnet.org Births, deaths, weddings, honors…..

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KAA Minutes KAA Board of Director Meeting , December 4, 2010, 10 am ,Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS President Jerry Theis called the meeting to order. Board of director’s members present: Jerry Theis, Joe Hite, Bob Bailey, Anne Lampe, Larry Lundgren, Howard Woodbury, Debbie Lyons Blythe, Craig Rucker, Ron Hinrichsen, Rick Cornwell, Matt Perrier, Harold Hazelton, Tim Benton, Sharee Sankey, and David Oliphant. AAA board member Gordon Stucky and regional manager Matt Caldwell were in attendance. Pratt sale chairman Gordon Stucky reported that there are 974 total head consigned to the sale including – 867 bigs and 107 fall baby calves ; consignments are up by approximately 200 head compared to last year, interest good. Ron Hinrichsen moved to approve the minutes of the September 2010 meeting as printed and previously emailed to the board of directors, second by Howard Woodbury. Vote, passed unanimously. Treasurer Bob Bailey reviewed the financial report which was previously emailed to the board of directors. Total checking/ savings/CD as of 11/30/2010: $36,485.01 . Accounts receivable: $4121.57. Matt Perrier moved to accept the treasurer’s report as presented, seconded by Joe Hite, Vote, passed unanimously. Anne Lampe, secretary/manager distributed her report. Report will be filed with minutes. Committee reports: Ks Angus Futurity: Joe Hite reported that the Futurity committee contacted members about consigning, as of today we have 25 head consigned.

It is the KAF committee’s recommendation that we do not hold a sale in 2011 and proceed with annual meeting, banquet and junior show. Anne Lampe reported that she has spoken with the Ramada Inn and the banquet can be moved to Saturday night, she distributed a proposed new schedule of events with all meetings and the banquet held on Saturday and the junior show and judging contest held on Sunday as planned. Nominating committee: chairman Debbie Lyons Blythe reported that the committee has discussed nominations for officers and to fill vacancies. The committee will meet following the meeting. Scholarship Endowment: as of September 30 ( end FY) total investments $18,443.27. Contributions in FY 2010 were $1130. One $500 scholarship was given at NJAS 2010 to Meghan Blythe.

JC Sale- Chad and Jace Johnson will be the new JC Sale chairmen. Finance/Budget/Audit: the committee will meet in early January after KAA FY ends. KLA- Matt Perrier reported that at the recent KLA convention, the membership united in opposing the proposed GIPSA regulation. Honorary member: The committee recommended Bob and Barb Laflin as the 2010 honorary members to the executive committee; the committee accepted the recommendation. Matt Caldwell presented the AAA update. Registrations 6% and transfers up 16% in the first 2 months of FY 2011 compared to 2010. Six genomic enhanced EPD dinner meetings were held throughout Kansas this fall, over 100 participants. No old business. New Business: Matt Perrier moved to accept the Futurity committee’s recommendation to not hold a sale in 2011 and to hold the annual meeting and banquet on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Seconded by Larry Lundgren, vote, passed unanimously. Joe Hite moved to submit a letter of interest to the American Angus Association, letting the AAA board of directors know that the KAA would like to host the 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour in Kansas. Seconded by Craig Rucker, vote, passed unanimously.

Joe Hite pay for upgraded software for Anne Lampe to use for KAN in the amount of $270.70 to be paid to MTZ Media, second by David Oliphant. Vote, passed unanimous. A notice will be placed in the January 2011 Kansas Angus News and on upcoming EUpdates stating that any KAA member that is a perspective candidate for the American Angus Association board of directors and will seek endorsement of the KAA board of directors should send a letter of intent to the board of directors by February 10. This will also be announced at the annual meeting. Those perspective candidates will be invited to the February board of directors meeting to present and answer questions. Howard Woodbury moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Joe Hite. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Anne Lampe, secretary. (Approved February 21, 2011)

$ale Reports Gardiner Angus Ranch 32nd Annual Production Sale

4/ 2/2011, Ashland, KS The activities began Friday evening. Recognizing the Angus breed is on the cusp of a new generation of genetic evaluation tools, it was only fitting to take a look at the history of genetic evaluation in a herd that set the bar of excellence in the performance movement more than a half-century ago. After dinner, all those in attendance gathered to watch a historical video presentation recalling the history of genetic evaluation, followed by an excellent panel discussion moderated by Dr. Larry Corah, Certified Angus Beef; Dr. Sally Northcutt, American Angus Association; Dr. William Herring, Pfizer Animal Genetics; and Mark Gardiner. The discussion focused on the implementation and effects of genomic information on Angus cattle. The auction kicked off promptly at 9:00 AM, Saturday, with the much-anticipated Lot 1, GAR Ingenuity. This 5050 son is currently the #1 non-parent bull of the Angus breed for Ribeye AND $Beef index. In addition, Ingenuity has +1 EPDs for Marbling and Ribeye while having a negative Fat EPD. Long time customer and Allied Producer, Don Meador, Dreamcatcher Genetics, San Marcos, TX, and Gary Taylor, Lakeland, TN, kept bidding until all others quit to own this tremendous genetic investment for $270,000 for one-half interest. The bull is leased to Select Sires.

The new owners will partner with Gardiner Angus Ranch. Lot 3, GAR Further Progress, a Predestined son out of GAR Objective 2345, the lead donor now at Deer Valley Farm, Fayetteville, TN, was purchased by Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Wellington, CO, for $17,000. Randy Bayne, long-time GAR commercial customer and member of the Profit Proven group, had the winning bid of $17,000 to own GAR Composure, another exciting 5050 X 2345 mating with +1 Marbling EPD. Nick and Roxanne Hull, Blackstone Farms, Stoughton, WI, were willing to wait until late in the bull sale to make their $16,000 purchase of Lot 416, GAR 5050 New Design 0534. 0534 is currently the #7 non-parent bull of the breed for $Beef index. Buck LeBus, Lexington, KY, selected a B/R New Day 454 son with outstanding performance with a winning bid of $13,000. Thaine and Anita Schickendanz, Fargo, OK, paid $12,000 for another Predestined X 2345 son. Joe Mayer, Guymon, OK, a long-time GAR commercial bull customer, outlasted the competition to take home Lot 128, a 5050 son with outstanding ultrasound data and individual performance. Lot 2, GAR 5050 New Design 5999, was purchased by Everyn and Becky Baumgardner, Gurdon, AR, for $10,000. The purchase of this bull is particularly important since 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship & Lecture Series at Kansas State University. In addition to Lot 2, seven more bulls sold in the $10,000 range. Lots 5, 7, 46, 120, 137, 138 and 402 were purchased by Greg Young, Keytesville, MO; Lynn Cowden, Skellytown, TX; Joe Mayer; Dale Jackson, Oakdale, CA; Kelly Giles, Halfway, OR and Barry Kane, Fruitland, ID, respectively. All day long, the 5050 X Objective matings with excellent CED numbers were extremely popular. Bob Kavli, Wray, CO, made his selection of Lot 62, GAR 5050 New Design 6339, and had the winning bid of $9,500. Three bulls, Lots 17, 49 and 55 sold for $9,000 to Donnell and Kelli Brown, Throckmorton, TX; Kent Cooper, Mt. Pleasant, TX; and Rob and Sylvia Sellard, Bucklin, KS, respectively. Lynn Cowden added another bull to his load with a purchase of Lot 410, for $8,750. Manuel Gonzalez, Cienegas, Mexico, made his selection of the 5050 X Objective sons with a purchase of Lot 56 for $8,500. Rob and Sylvia Sellard followed suit and added Lot 121 to their purchase list for $8,500. Deer Valley Farm added the two top selling donors to one of the most powerful cow herds east of the Mississippi with their purchase of Lots 426 and 449 for $38,000 each. Don and Lee Robbins, Grand Bayou Farms and Waggoner Farms, Dubach, LA, purchased Lot 421, DRMCTR Objective 8J04 for $35,000. 8J04 is currently the #1 $Beef index female in the breed. Nick and Roxanne Hull’s Blackstone Farms also paid $35,000 for Lot 450, GAR Objective R227. This female is the dam of GAR Sweet Dreams, a young bull currently being progeny tested at GAR. Roger Hirschy, Orlando, FL, outlasted the competing bidders to own Lot 418, GAR Objective 3387 for $25,000. 3387 is the #2 $Beef index cow of the breed and dam of the Lot 2, #2 $Beef index non-parent bull of the breed. Another east of the Mississippi powerhouse, Three Trees, Sharpsburg, GA paid $22,000 to own Lot 420, GAR Objective 3367. Widdowson’s Sandpoint Cattle Co., Lodgepole, NE, selected Lot 446, GAR Predestined R207, the #1 Marbling cow of the breed and paid $20,000. Lot 478, GAR Objective 2017, another $20,000 purchase, went to Jody Chenevert, Plaucheville, LA.Blackstone Farms added another top ranking donor to their list with the purchase of Lot 424 for $17,000. Four more donors sold in the $15,000 range to outstanding Angus herds. Lots 419, 428, 430 and 435 sold to Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus, Nevada, MO; Haley Fairway Farms, Nacogdoches, TX; and Three Trees, respectively. Ted Melton, Richmond, VA and John Downs, Southern Cattle Co., Marianna, FL, each purchased top donors. Melton selected Lot 439, GAR Objective 1407, a full sister to GAR Objective 2345. Southern Cattle Co. selected Lot 440, GAR 5050 New Design 447, currently making the top 125 list of females in the breed for $Beef index. Dan Strong, Olathe, KS, paid $10,000 to own Lot 422, DRMCTR 5050 Design 852, the #1 $Beef index among current dams.

Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro, OH, purchased Lot 425, a super young donor with outstanding CED, WW, YW, Marb and REA, for $10,000. Jim Guerry, Amarillo, TX and Three Trees added Lots 427 and 458 to their loads at $10,000 each. Top selling pair was Lot 493, purchased by Glen and Tom Truckenbrod, Mendota, IL, for $9,000. William Evans, Procter, TX, had the winning bid on the second high selling pair at $8,000 for Lot 482. Repeat customer, Chad Imhoff, Prague, OK, paid $7,000 to own Lot 495, another outstanding pair selection. Sandpoint Cattle Co. led the way in the bred cow category with their purchase of the top selling bred cow, Lot 678, selling for $11,000. GAR Allied Producer, Chair Rock Ranch, Greeley, KS; Mashburn Farms, Lindsay, OK and Steve Hillhouse, La Grange, TX all had winning bids of $10,000 for Lots 634, 657 and 679, respectively. Ken Bell, Dyersville, IA, purchased Lot 670 for $9,500 and Lot 671 for $9,000. Mashburn Farms added another outstanding bred cow to their load with a purchase of Lot 645 for $8,500. The spring ET heifers always generate considerable interest and this year was no exception. Steve Hillhouse patiently waited to outlast the competing bidders for the top selling ET heifer, Lot 948, GAR 5050 New Design 0546 for $16,500. Blackstone Farms selected a full sister with their purchase of Lot 947, GAR 5050 new Design 0545, and paid $14,000 to own her. Shortage of cowherd numbers was evident as commercial cow-calf producers took less than half an hour to make selections from 451 head of females in 8-11 head groups. Top selling group of commercial heifers sold to Rocking WL, Clyde, MO, for $2,250 each for an 11 head group. Randal Herman, Seibert, CO, paid $2,100 each for another 11 head group. Kent Cooper, Mt. Pleasant, TX, and Paul Dufrene III, Cut Off, LA, each had the winning bids at $2,000 for 10 head groups. The top selling Quarter Horse lot sold to Sandpoint Cattle Co. for $1,350. After a full day of fast-paced auction activity, 275 buyers from 27 states and Mexico purchased 1,356 lots in 8-1/2 hours. 385-18 mo-old bulls grossed $2,148,250, averaged $5580. 62 Donor females-$600,250 avg $9,681. 82 Cow-calf pairs (3N1)413,000 avg 5,037. 60 Bred cows-184,100 avg 3,068.266 Bred 18 mo-old registered heifers-874,200 avg 3,286. 50 Spring ET heifers-157,350 avg 3,147. 79Bred commercial cows-135,900 avg 1,720.

372- Bred commercial heifers 599,225 avg 1,611 . 1356 cattle lots grossed $5,112,275, averaged $3,770. 3Registered Quarter horses grossed $3,350 averaged $ 1,116.

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