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She Sells with her dam and a full sibling heifer & bull.

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Registered Angus Fall Open Heifer Style x TC Freedom

9th Annual

RARE SEMEN & & EMBRYO AUCTION

Saturday • September 2, 2017 • 6:00 pm CST

Sunday • September 3, 2017 • 12:00 pm CST

We will be giving away choice of a heifer or steer to one lucky 4H or FFA member!

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GCC Lot 1-Reserve Division in Denver.

Congrats to the Grim Family.

Lot 2-Champion Maintainer at OYE. Congrats to the Lockhart Family

Lot 3-Champion Commerical at OYE. Congratulations to the Sand Family.

Congratulations to the Skiles Family. Lot 1 from the 2015 Classic, Daddy's $ x Miss Griswold 5066.

Grand Champion at the National Junior Heifer Show 2016, & 2017.

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LOT 4-purchased by the Shultz’s Family.

Irish Whiskey GCC Miss Whiskey 5066 GCC Miss Coldfront 3066

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5066 hails from the powerful and prominent 066 cow family that has their roots set deep in Griswold genetics. She is the dam of Miss Boston, the Junior National champion two years running, and the Champion female in the Open and Junior show in Denver. Her Broker son was the lead-off bull in our Denver Champion 2017 Pen. She was the dam to lot 1, 2, 3, and 4, in the past Classic each one a testament of the 066 cow family. 5066 remember that number, write down the pedigree, she’s a once in a lifetime kind of female.

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MIKE SORENSEN ~ SALES 641-745-7949 mike@livestockplusinc.com

Greetings, Summers gone, where did it go?

Dixie and I have been moving for what seems like the last 2 months.

To keep everybody abreast of what’s happening in our life, we sold our house in town and are building a little house on our acreage where both of us have wanted to be for a long time. Yes, I know it’s backwards from most, most want to sell the country house and move to town. I have always been pretty much backwards. For temporary we are living 6 miles from everything. (Inside joke) I have a unique food story for this month. About a month or so ago, Anne Patton Schubert from Taylorsville, KY contacted me about judging at the 2017 All American Certified Angus Beef Cook Off, “The Chef’s Challenge” division, in Des Moines Iowa. That sounded like a no brainier for me. People bringing me food to sample and certified Angus on top of it. I’m in!!! So I along with Shauna Hermel, and Bruce Kiesewetter were the judges. Here’s the deal; these folks had to prepare a meal in an hour and impress the three judges. The tough part is that they had a grocery bag full of stuff they had to use and they

didn’t know what it was until 24 hours before the contest, and they had to use everything. Here is the contents of the bag: Certified Angus Beef Flat Iron Steak, Millstream Root beer 1 bottle, Steizing Potato Chips, Maytag Blue Cheese, Iowa Corncob syrup, and Fresh Brussels Sprouts. Keep in mind they had to use it all in something.

We actually got to walk around ask questions as they prepared this feast. We had folks from all over the country and everyone very different with different cooking styles. A big thanks to the parents of these young people. Their manners and respectfulness was refreshing, and someone taught these kids cooking skills. Absolutely not one bad steak, all seasoned, prepared, and presented differently and they had a reason for it all. Brussels sprouts, what can I say? I have not ever eaten, or had any plans to eat them. We had four totally different preparation styles of Brussels sprouts.

What does a person do when you need to comment on them? I dove into them like I had a mission, and I guess I will have to say they aren’t bad, especially the way they were prepared. I could see where they could be pretty plain if prepared incorrectly. Now I am not saying I will rush out and buy a bushel but I sure won’t turn them down if offered.

Ok, on to the little extras. The first team supplied southern sweet tea with the most different cooking style.

They used a cast iron skillet for almost everything. Second team, and a team of one, had to win showmanship with a fancy boat shaped dish carrying the Brussels sprouts, and a Root beer float, great job. Team three just plain good southern kids that probably through thick and thin would bring you a good meal every time. Team four, and our only adult team, could have stood lots more competition, preparation was an unbelievably deadly sauce for the flat iron, sprouts were great, and the best part of this team was the chocolate covered potato chips with sea salt. I honestly thought I would be full to the max, but Bruce kept telling me, “pace yourself we

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10th Annual e l a S n o i t c u d o Pr SUNDAY •

September 3, 2017 • 4:00 PM

Blackstone Queen 0577

GAR 5050 New Design 0545

BW +2.1 WW +56 YW +88 Milk +22 CW +42 MARB +1.26 RE +.59 FAT +.028 $W +53.87 $F +58.26 $G +51.85 $B +166.38

Sire: B/R Future Direction 4268 • Dam: CSP Queen P101 Selling progeny from this $80,000 one-time Number 1 $B proven dam by Rampage as headliners of the 10th Annual Blackstone Chiseled in Stone Sale.

Blackstone Big Eye 5027

BW +4.8 WW +61 YW +107 Milk +27 CW +47 MARB +1.02 RE +.93 FAT +.004 $W +55.14 $F +75.95 $G +52.95 $B +168.36

Sire: GAR New Design 5050 • Dam: DRMCTR 1I1 Rita 6108 Headlining the Rita family, daughters of this high-income producer in the Blackstone program sired by Rampage and Discovery.

Blackstone Clova Pride 4071

BW +4.3 WW +49 YW +95 Milk +28 CW +37 MARB +.87 RE +.63 FAT -.008 $W +41.07 $F +59.28 $G +48.88 $B +140.39

Sire: EXAR Upshot 0562B • Dam: GAR Big Eye1770 Selling a maternal sister to Big Eye 5027 and the $130,000 GAR Momentum as a highlight of the Rita family sired by the proven low-birth sire, Black Granite. The dam of Big Eye 5027 joined the Blackstone program as a feature of the 2014 GAR Sale to join the herd sire producing matrons in their embryo program.

BW +2.9 WW +66 YW +117 Milk +31 CW +57 MARB +.90 RE +.73 FAT -.025 $W +64.70 $F +71.93 $G +49.11 $B +163.63

Sire: AAR Ten X 7008 SA • Dam: RRR Pride 0198 Anchoring the Pride family will be full sisters to this selection of Spruce Mountain Ranch in the 2015 Blackstone Sale, Clova Pride 4071, the Ten X daughter of the prolific Blackstone donor, Pride 0198.

BLACKSTONE CATTLE COMPANY 21990 US Highway 151 Mineral Point, WI 53565 608-987-2352 www.blackstonecattle.com

We’ll See You in Mineral Point, Wisconsin SALE MANAGED BY:

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Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 A maternal sister

by Connealy Consensus 7229 will offer a confirmed heifer calf pregnancy

by HA Cowboy Up 5405.

Buford Elba 886Y A Full Sister Sells!

BM Angus

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Inaugural

Angus Production Sale AUGUST 26, 2017

Saturday Noon CDT Held at Diamond B, Inc. in York, Nebraska

Selling 70 Hand Selected Lots!

Cow Calf Pairs • Bred Heifers Show Heifers • Elite Pregnancies Sale Consultant: Dallas Woltemath 308/390-6400 ALC Blackcap SOAT A full sister in blood to SAV Net Worth 4200 and MF Net Return 8197, we will offer daughters and granddaughters of this great female.

Ideal 0478 of 6807 7412 Daughters and granddaughters from this past top seller and foundation Lady will sell!

Buford Elba 9000 A full sister will be offering a confirmed heifer calf pregnancy by LD Capitalist 316!

FCC Rosetta 745R The mother of Duff Angus will be offering heifers by SAV Recharge 3436 and Barstow Cash.

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Jeff Meradith 1710 Highway 81 • York, NE 68467 • 402/362-2471 • jeffmeradith@gmail.com

Hadwiger Farm & Cattle

Basin Lucy 178E A full sister will be offering two daughters by Connealy Consensus 7229 and a daughter by B/R New Day 454.

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Matt Hadwiger 20200 Riverdale Road Riverdale, NE 68870 308/233-4745

Noble Farms Davis Behle 6625 56th Ave. Kearney, NE 68845 308/893-3093

For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089. Phone 816/532-0811. Fax 816/532-0851. Email: angushall@earthlink.net • www.angushall.com

August 2017

16th Annual

PRIVATE TREATY STEER AND HEIFER SALE Wednesday,

September 20, 2017

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: Jordan & Amanda Holt Family

Bids close at 7:00pm

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: Pailsee Carlson

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: Ben Nikkel

Selling: Angus, Charolais,

Red Angus, Sim-Angus & Commercial Heifers, along with a powerful set of steers!

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: Cade Currier

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: Cagney Effling

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: Regan Ringkob

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: Trent Bertsche

OWNED AND SHOWN BY: David Smith

Thomas Ranch

Troy & VeaBea Thomas • Clint & Cally Kindred • 18441 Capri Place, Harrold, SD 57536 Home 605-973-2448 • Troy: 605-222-1258 • Cally: 605-222-1515 • Jim: 605-545-1521 E-mail: thomas@venturecomm.net • Website: www.thomasranchcattle.com www.livestockplusinc.com

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"Greetings" continued from pg 4 have more teams.” I found out he was correct, except when we were done I thought I could have had one more bite of food from each team and been ok. Shauna, Bruce thanks for a great time, and this is just a hint to the Angus folks all three of us are willing to do this next year.

Thanks Iowa Angus Association, American Angus Association, Anne Patton Schubert for the invite, you folks are bringing up a great set of juniors.

By now, most of the county fairs are over and we hope that you all got along great. We also want to wish you the best of luck at your state shows. We have lots of sales coming up and all of us on staff at Livestock Plus are more than willing to help you find your next great one. Give us a call.

To our military THANK YOU for our freedom. Please join me in keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers.

God Bless Toby Muller: 515.971.6913 Tyler Muller 712.579.1968

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FEMALE SALE

September 2, 2017 • 12:30 p.m. at the farm, Almond, Wisconsin

10 Bred Heifers • 14 Open Heifers • 5 Spring Pairs • 8 Spring Bred Cows • 2 Heifer Pregnancies • 16 Homozygous Black, Polled, Performance-Bred SimAngus™ Females

Burns Ellunas Elite 6642 18436383

sire: Sitz Upward 307R • dam: Burns Ellunas Elite W642

Ellunas Elite 6642 was produced by a fourth-generation Burns and Sons female and one of the top producers in the program, Ellunas Elite W642. A full sister was one of the features in the 2016 Burns and Sons Sale selling to Kiker Angus. Due 12/30/17 to WR Journey-1X74.

B&G Queen Mother C125 3085951

sire: Nichols Beefmaker SXZ015 • dam: Nichols Queen Mother H291

Due 3-31-2018 to CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z.

SALE MANAGED BY:

Burns Blackcap 6348 18436354

sire:VAR Generation 2100 • dam: Burns Blackcap 3148

Blackcap 6348 is an outstanding daughter of the $250,000 sire, Generation 2100 and she stems from a dam combining Upshot and Predestined with a proven daughter of the foundation carcass sire, Future Direction. Due 12/30/17 to WR Journey-1X74.

B&G Jacinta C015 3085939

sire: Nichols King Y22 • dam: U160

Due 3-31-2018 to CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z.

131 Robin Ct. Howell, MI 48855 517-546-6374

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BULA-GIERINGER FARMS

Mark Bula, Owner Jay Wodill, Manager, 920-621-0068 349 County Road M • Coloma, WI 54930 608-339-9869

James Burns & Sons Farms, Inc. James Burns Jr. Robert Burns 715-498-4291

Box 100 • Almond, Wisconsin 54909 715-366-2041 farm • 715-366-2821 home Wisconsin Weekend - James Burns & Sons 9/2 • Blackstone Cattle Co. 9/3 www.livestockplusinc.com

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RANDY & KAREN, RYAN, MARK & LAURA 32060 325th ST., BENSON, MN 56215 RANDY (701) 238-0932 RYAN (218) 784-8601 MARK (218) 784-8602 (320) 843-3945 • mfangus1@gmail.com

September 20 ONLINE SALE Open House Sept. 16 17 &

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Monopoly x Pebbles (Donor) Champion Steer, 2016 MN State Fair Raised & Shown by Netzke Family FULL BROTHER SELLS

TR Ms Kay 30A 2014-15 AICA Show Heifer of the Year SELLING A DAUGHTER BY M&M OUTSIDER 4003 PLD

Broker x BPF Countess 111Z (Donor) 2016 High-Selling Heifer FULL SISTERS SELL

Fu Man Chu x Who x Meyer 2016 Sale Heifer FULL SISTER SELLS

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6TH ANNUAL

s u g n A . s o r B Riley

ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE Saturday

September 9, 2017

5p.m. CDT

Darlington, Wisconsin

Selling 65 Hand Selected Lots!

Donors • Bred Heifers ET Heifer Calves • Cow Calf Pairs

RB LADY DENVER 167-426 18143481

Sire: EXAR Denver 2002B Dam: RB Lady Party 167-305 The lead off female of the 2017 sale is this direct daughter of the $300,000 valued full sister to RB Tour of Duty 177 and a full sister to the dam of the top selling and second top selling bulls at the 2017 Midland bull test. A full sister also sold the top selling female at the National Angus Finals for $200,000. This female will sell along with her March heifer calf

by Bushs Easy Decision 98. She sells safe in calf to Basin Payweight 1682.

MHOG FRAGRANCE

17277600 Sire: GAR Objective 7125 Dam: RB Lady Standard 305-890 A direct daughter of the $175,000 top selling female at the NWSS Foundation Female Sale and a maternal sister to an array of other past top sellers in the Riley program.

This is one of the rare opportunities to acquire a direct daughter of 890.

She sells safe in calf to 3F Epic 4631.

RB LADY INNOVATION 2145-6618

18797418 Sire: MAR Innovation 251 Dam: RB Lady Sterling 890-2145 A standout December heifer calf that has the potential to become a great donor cow from the Lady family.

Her mother is one of the very best cows phenotypically ever produced in the Riley program. She sells in her entirety.

View Videos of Sale Offering at www.rileybrosangus.com

RB LADY REGIS 182-452

18766221 Sire: Coleman Regis 904 Dam: RB Lady Lutton 182-305 A great cow calf pair that is uniquely bred for both performance and show ring offers to be a highlight of this year’s event. Tremendous breeding opportunity on this female. She sells safe in calf to PVF Insight 0129.

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RB LADY RESOURCE 452-6639

18797420 Sire: SAV Resource 1441 Dam: RB Lady Regis 182-452 A beautiful daughter of Resource and the combination of her sire and dam will prove to be the sale topping kind.

Jeff Riley – Owner 9141 R&K Road • Darlington, Wisconsin 608/778-7066 Chad Morrissey 608/574-2299 Jeff www.rileybrosangus.com

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Schable & Smith Show Cattle 1329 600TH ST, STORM LAKE

Ray Schable: 712-299-2271 • Jake Schable: 712-299-1061

1365 600TH ST, STORM LAKE

Dustin Smith: 712-299-6585 • Kent Smith: 712-299-2091

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3941 220TH STREET, ESTHERVILLE GPS ADDRESS Julie Herum: 712-363-2836 • Doug Herum: 712-209-1238

4926 370TH AVENUE, CURLEW Cole Danner: 712-298-4649

4841 110TH AVENUE, REMBRANDT

Randy Ripke: 712-299-4807 • Mike Ripke: 712-334-0112 Brad Ripke: 712-334-0253 • Chris Ripke: 712-299-4658

4395 460TH STREET, CURLEW

Brent Svuba: 712-358-2382 • Brian Ruppert: 712-260-6130 Chance Ferguson: 712-450-4978

4845 140TH AVENUE, PETERSON

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Brandon Swanson: 712-363-2116 • Tyler Peterson: 712-330-1712 Chris Swanson: 712-229-5947 • Tom Hanson: 712-260-6561 Pam Hanson: 712-574-4311 • Terry Kuchera: 712-223-0212 Allie Peterson: 712-240-2533

Follon Cattle

11 Kuhlmann Cattle Company 12 Kohlhaas Cattle Company 13 Holmes Show Cattle 14 Dodds Cattle Company 706 130TH STREET, OTTOSEN

Mike Kuhlmann: 712-260-3813 • Bob Kuhlmann: 515-341-1193

1308 130TH STREET, LU VERNE

3575 140TH AVENUE, EVERLY

Allan Kohlhaas: 515-341-2435 • Jason Kohlhaas: 515-368-0302

Bill Follon: 712-260-6304 • Barn: 712-834-2983

Nissen Matthews & Johnson 2785 280TH AVENUE, DICKENS

Tom Matthews: 712-251-0667 • Todd Nissen: 712-320-8633 Barry Johnson

Matthews Cattle Company

1106 200TH AVENUE, LUVERNE

Jeff Holmes: 515-341-2734 • Cody Holmes: 515-341-0743

2209 100TH AVENUE, ALGONA

3224 190TH STREET, TERRIL

Morgan Matthews: 712-560-6078 • Michael Matthews: 712-320-4664 Tom Matthews: 712-251-0667

Smith Cattle Company

2140 370TH AVENUE, ESTHERVILLE

Murl Dodds: 515-341-1027

15 Habeger Show Stock 2903 HWY 169, BURT

Ryan Habeger: 515-341-3083 • Andrew Bormann: 515-326-0912

Brad Smith: 712-209-1500 • Dennis Smith: 712-209-4129 Barn: 712-362-3942 • Sale Day: 712-209-1490

Pro Tour Members will be closing their sales through private treaty bid-offs and online sale firms. Be sure to refer to the individual ads for specific sale details.

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What to pack for County Fair

by Cristen Clark

FAMILY, FARM LIFE, FOOD & SWINE

Ready or not: it is time for county and state fairs across the good ‘ol U.SA. Families will descend on fairgrounds with livestock, various projects and exhibits that they have put lots of time and effort into. This week is a time to enjoy old friends, make new ones and have a great “fair” experience. The question many families find themselves asking while heading out the driveway to the fair is…

“ARE WE FORGETTING ANYTHING?” Unfortunately, the answer is nearly always yes and the question should be posed more like: What ALL are we forgetting? So, in an effort to combat things being forgotten, I polled some of my friends who show regularly about their “must-bring” items. They submitted ideas across the board from basic necessities to off-the-wall goodies that will make fair-life a little easier on the whole family. This is not an end-all-be-all list, but perhaps a gentle reminder to remember some things that are easy to forget when you think you’ve packed it all.

I’ll start with a little list that Mike and I made up while traveling back from a recent show in Louisville. He thinks very practically, I think of things that we may end up needing (above and beyond the obvious, especially with kids in tow)… when we meet in the middle, we don’t over pack yet have enough to get by, when we are lucky.| Again: this isn’t a complete list, just review this post after you’ve taken an initial stab at a packing list (ie: feed/watering supplies, brushes, show sticks, etc.)… you may find something you’ll need!

Thanks to Shari, Crystal, Angie, Laura, Heidi and Thomas for your contributions!

Don’t Forget: Zip ties/wire – this should go without saying. Mike adds: “You never know when you will have to cobble together a gate or something.”

Pliers/sidecutters – easy to forget but oh-so-helpful.

Shop broom – to keep the aisles in the barns clean, especially important if there is a herdsmanship award given.

An extra 5 gallon bucket – having a small trash receptacle in the tack pen keeps everything a little neater.

Large garbage bags/Small grocery sacks – for trash at the show, a means of transporting dirty clothes, etc.

Baby Wipes/Hand Sanitizer Wipes/Handsoap & paper towels– keeps sticky kids clean(er) and happier.

Extra changes of clothes – this goes without saying. Sweaty kids, water-gun fight aftermath, wash rack messiness, sometimes a change of clothes saves the day. (*Keep an extra pair of shoes in the car, only to wear in the car. Also, an old towel to sit on is always nice.)

A fan… for PEOPLE. – Usually fair-time is a hot time of year and fans are needed to keep livestock cool and happy. Bring an extra fan to keep the people happy too, always a bonus if a grandparent or small child is overheated.

Plenty of chairs to sit in – never underestimate the happiness of your tired feet when you get off of them.

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FIRST AID KIT – when I remember take a few bandages in my purse, I feel amazing about my mothering abilities, but always seem to need more supplies – just my luck. I bought a first aid kit on Amazon and it is loaded with goodies like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, bandages, antibiotic ointment, gauze, ice packs, you name it!

Better safe than sorry because when you need the communal county fair first aid kit it always seems to be devoid of whatever items you need.

A Sharpie – to write your name on various belongings. AND: If you have tiny kids, write your cell phone number on their arm, or on a piece of duct tape and put it on the back of their shirt. If you are at a bigger fair and they get lost, someone can call you right away instead of going through the pain of extra time with a missing kid and embarrassment of having your name announced and “LOST CHILD” in the same sentence over the fair P.A. system.

Here are more ideas from my friends around the Midwest!

The Credit Card “It is inevitable that something will be forgotten or something will go less than ideal when at the show. You didn’t bring enough Final Bloom, forgot the showstick, heaven forbid you blow a tire. Or maybe the show goes so well that you will want to do a little celebrating – donuts for everyone, cold ones for the adults or a steak supper for your crew that helped you achieve your goals. P.S. showing ain’t cheap, but there is no better way to spend time with family and friends.” – Crystal Blin – co-owner of JJB Cattle Co. and blogger, Crystal Cattle Kid Friendly Food Choices and Binder-Vault of Info “My ‘don’t leave home without it anymore’ items for stock shows are lifesavers! People laugh, but I have a microwave that I bring in the trailer, along with a big Rubbermaid tote full of instant mac ‘n cheese, microwave popcorn, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cheese dip, and of course all of the kid necessities like fruit by the foot, chips, cookies etc. Once we get to the show, if it’s hot and we have the electricity hooked up to the trailer, I just put the microwave in the nose and have ready-make-snacks! If we don’t hook up the electricity, I have been known to carry my microwave into the barn and make lunch in the corner by an outlet. This has saved us many dollars worth of concession stand food that the kids may or may not finish! The other thing I don’t leave home without anymore, I actually got from a fellow show Dad. I have a black binder with page protectors that is filled with registration papers, pig weights, health papers, safety pins for exhibitor numbers, a checkbook, a pen etc. I keep it all in the binder and the binder never leaves the truck!” – Shari Bakker, Monsanto Mom-of-The-Year Nominee and show mom, find her family’s business at: Bakker Bros. Genetics The “Go Box” “Don’t forget the pigs! Seriously, we put them on the list every time because it could happen. Or other go to is the “go box.” We keep paper goods, silverware, BBQ tools, extra garbage bags and some snacks. It also has wipes, hand sanitizer, sunscreen and first aid. We keep a few snacks and maybe a t-shirt in there in case Armageddon strikes. It’s always ready to go when we decide at the last minute to take off. There may or may not be a bottle of Tito’s in there! The most important thing we have at a show is our show family. If we’ve forgotten something, they will have it.” – Angie Mowbray – promotional marketing genius and creator of all my Food & Swine gear.

Safety Pins, Hair Stuff I’m not a show mom, but I pack the tack box and coolers now that I’m old enough! Some of the “odd” things we pack usually are safety pins, not necessarily odd but often forgotten are safety pins, hairspray and hair ties! As a family Dunn of girls we always need hairspray and hair ties, but

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Celebrating 25 Years of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit organization raising funds to help renovate and preserve the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. The Iowa State Fair is a tradition any Iowan can be proud of, and the Blue Ribbon Foundation is dedicated to continuing that legacy.

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IowaStateFair PUREBRED SWINE SHOWS & SALES See the best breeding stock in the industry, placed by nationally-known judges.

Following the shows, the top boars and gilts will be sold at auction.

Phone the Iowa State Fair office at (515) 262-3111, ext. 241, for more information.

THURSDAY AUG. 17

FRIDAY AUG. 18

SHOWS • 8 A.M.

SHOWS • 8 A.M.

SALES • 3 P.M.

SALES • 2 P.M.

Berkshire followed by Chester, Poland and Spot Berkshire, Chester and Spot

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Hampshire, Duroc and Yorkshire

ALLBREEDPICNIC Thursday, Aug. 17

Starts at noon in the swine barn and goes until it’s gone!

BREED CONTACTS Spot • Dustin Feldman 319-231-2438 Yorkshire • Matt Rohrig 641-344-8869 Duroc • Tom Welk 563-264-3423 Berkshire • Al Conover 515-491-8078 Hampshire • Ron Iverson 641-990-0875 Chester White • Randy Schmidt 319-668-2546 Poland China • Frank Albertson 641-751-8315

If interested in Landrace or Poland China swine, please contact the Iowa Purebred Swine Council for a Breeder Directory. www.livestockplusinc.com

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IHBA Launches Hereford Steer Futurity at 2017 Iowa State Fair $1,000 to the Champion

(PLEASANTVILLE, Iowa) The pinnacle of steer shows in Iowa is undoubtedly the 4-H Market Beef Show at the Iowa State Fair.

Sure, the fortunate two steers that make the Sale of Champions garner much attention. However, the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association has set out to grab some of the spotlight this August when they hand a $1,000 check to the top Iowa-bred Hereford steer at the 4-H show. $500 will go to the Reserve, and $250 to the Third Overall.

“The ultimate drive of this effort is to enhance the Hereford steer trade in Iowa, but the benefits to the breed reach much further than that,” stated Patrick Wall, IHBA Board Member who’s spearheading the steer futurity. “We want kids to look for red baldy steers come this fall. We’ve got some breeders raising

really good ones, and they can’t all be herd bulls. We’d love for Herefords to be the biggest class of the day in 2018!”

“Some Iowa breeders and related ag businesses really stepped up to support this program in its inaugural year. Weeping Fox Ranch, Signature Signs, and the Classy Fox Boutique teamed up to sponsor the Champion. Deppe Bothers and Lowderman Auction Options sponsored the Reserve. Mike Sorenson Family and PAW Livestock handled the Third Overall. Additional promotional support from EDJE Technologies and Livestock Plus has been a big help.” Wall stated.

In order to qualify for the futurity, the steer must be born and bred in the state of Iowa via the American Hereford Association (AHA) registration paper. Animals that are the result of embryo transfer may qualify, but the donor dam must be solely owned

by Iowa breeder(s). Steers are then nominated for the program by IHBA members by April 1st for a fee of $50. DNA samples of the winners are collected at the conclusion of the show for parental verification. Bred and owned steers raised by junior members are also encouraged to participate.

The Iowa State Fair 4-H Market Beef Show is set for Wednesday, August 16th at the fairgrounds in Des Moines. For additional information regarding the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association Steer Futurity visit www.iowahereford.org or contact Patrick wall at 515-450-7665 or email: patwall@iastate.edu. n

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Wether Sire & Dam Sale AUGUST 18, 2017 Friday • 5:00 P.M.

SHEEP BARN AT ISF • DES MOINES, IOWA

Over 200 head of Rams and Ewes will be offered for sale.

Checks will be made out to the consignor.

For more information contact Duane Sprouse 319-461-5611 cell or 641-636-2115 Home or dupat@cloudburst9.net

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the safety pins are for the exhibitor number. We don’t have a clip or a harness to wear and always used to lose the safety pins that we needed for our exhibitor numbers! Also, something that a coworker of mine suggested and that they pack are baby wipes that are chilled by freezing them, or keeping them in the cooler. We get dirty at the fair and it’s HOT so using the baby wipes on our faces to cool us down and clean up a bit is nice.” – Laura Yoder The Backpack “Our kids each have a backpack they bring to the show that contains their choice of items and activities, a change of clothes and a football. I tell ya the show moms are an integral part of the shows, as everyone already knows. Sometimes I wish I could give awards to the moms too! The fact that we stay up to wee hours in the night making snacks, helping pack the trailer and rounding up all of the kids…might be a reason I always forget something for myself!” Heidi Rohrig, Livestock Plus Inc. Show Dad Sleep Deprivation Survival Kit “It is no question the weeks/months of preparation for a show can be summed up in what seems less than a minute in the ring. That can carry a pretty stressful burden on any show parent. Though this kit may not save you from every opportunity to explode… it will definitely put a little extra bounce in your step. Aleve (or cheap knock off): No explanation needed…things are going to hurt by the end of the week. ‘Spark’ or caffeine of choice: This may be one of the biggest gifts from above for show parents…this stuff is legit. Feel a little tired or loss of focus…one scoop and your back in the game BIG TIME! ‘Rehydrate’ or an electrolyte drink: Well, this may taste like a churched up glass of salt water, but if you're not drinking enough of ‘the right kind of fluids’ during the show week…you are likely a bit dehydrated and this stuff works like a champ. Take it every night and thank me in the morning. I think we all get so busy taking care of our kids and the animals, we forget about ourselves and get behind. This will help you feel better.” – Thomas Titus – Dad, Farmer, Agvocate and part time show pig enthusiast n

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9.30.2017 First Production Sale Featuring progeny of the K2K featured donor

Birks Forever Lady 21

Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682 Dam: Birks Forever Lady 100 Sells bred to Styles Cashed In S8.

18516594 K2K Forever Lady 1603 21

Sire: Mohnen South Dakota 402 Dam: Birks Forever Lady 21 Sells bred to Styles Cashed In S8.

Selling open heifers • bred heifers • fall and spring calving cows or guest consign SALE MANAGED BY:

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2. OHLRICHS SHOW CATTLE

Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs

55943 Hwy 275 • Norfolk, NE 68701

402-649-5804 • 402-649-6911 Sept. 25 online sale: sconlinesales.com

November sale in the works!

Herefords, Chi’s, Maines, SimAngus - CLUB CALF SIRED

Offering steers and heifers from leading sires

Watch for more Ohlrichs Online Sales!

3. CHRISTO CATTLE CO.

2291 240th Ave. • Albion, NE 68620

Greg Christo 402-920-2901

Randy Dodds 308-550-0583

George Christo 402-741-2952 Sale: September 20, 2017

Sires: Fu Man Chu, Here I Am, Monopoly, Huff N Puff, Man Among Boys

From Albion: 1 mile NW on Hwy 14, 1.2 miles north on 240th.

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Randy & Janie Rasby

Box 581 • Sutherland, NE 69165

308-386-4857 O or 308-539-6195 C

Shane, Jessica, Story, Shaydyn, Caydence, Camry Rasby

308-539-6197 Bid Off in Early November Sires: Fu Man Chu, Conquest, Colonel

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T & B FARMS Todd Ibach 308-325-4956 76825 Rd 448 • Sumner, NE 68876 Will Miller 308-737-1199 Sires: Thriller, Men in Black, Hi Ho Silver, Italian Stallion, One in the Chamber Online Sale: October 2, 2017 - sconlinesales.com From I-80 (Holdredge Exit) Highway 183 north 15 miles to Miller, turn west onto Hwy 40, travel 4 miles and turn north on CR 448 one mile THERNES CATTLE CO. Tyler Thernes 1782 County Road K • Hooper, NE 68031 Tyler Cell 402-720-1426 tythernes@yahoo.com www.thernescattleco.com Online Sale: Sept. 18, 2017 - sconlinesales.com Sires: Monopoly, Fu Man Chue, Here I Am, Step Up, Ali, Heat Wave Email for directions to the farm.

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SCHULTZ SHOW CATTLE 12788 W. Chapman Rd • Cairo, NE 68824 Rick Schultz 308-390-3808 Jim Schultz 308-380-3007 Rob Schultz 308-390-3612 Sale September 14, 2017 Sires: Heat Wave, Monopoly, Here I Am, Rum Chatta Directions: 3 miles north of Cairo on Hwy 11, then 1.5 miles west on Loup River Road

11. STAFFORD CATTLE CO. DLV SHOW CATTLE 4614 Park Lane Dr • Kearney, NE 68847 Keith Stafford 308-233-2979 Derek VanDyke 308-627-4304 Bid Off: Sept. 12, 2017 Sires: Heat Wave, Monopoly, Hi Ho Silver, Unfinished Business, Dakota Gold, Lowline Cattle Located @ 16670 Green Hill Rd • Kearney, NE

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Sires: Monopoly 4, Italian Stallion, Rock Salt, Answer Directions: 1 mile South of I-80 Elm Creek exit 257

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RB ANGUS Kurtis Rasmussen 402-750-1770 Cody Rasmussen 402-640-2486 www.rbangusandshowcattle.com Online Sale: Sept. 23, 2017 - sconlinesales.com Sires: Monopoly, Safe and Sound, Fu Man Chu, Man Among Boys and many more!

Located 2 miles north of Albion on Hwy 14

12. HELLBUSCH CATTLE CO.

Scott & Miranda Hellbusch 402-920-2543

45031 190th Ave • Creston, NE 68631

hellbusch00@hotmail.com • www.hellbuschcattleco.com Online Sale September 19- sconlinesales.com

Sires: Monopoly, Here I Am, Maternal Made, Heat Wave, Dakota Gold Located just 5 miles off Highway 81 and 2.5 miles off Highway 91 Creston NE. Sale located 2 miles south of Creston NE on 190th Ave. Visitors welcome anytime!

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GALL CATTLE CO. 1009 Road T • Clarkson, NE 68629 Jason Gall 402-910-2230 C • 402-892-3257 Online Steer Sale: Oct. 3, 2017 sconlinesales.com Online Heifer Sale: Nov. 9, 2017 sconlinesales.com Sires: McKinley, Boz, Monopoly, Huff N Puff, I Believe, Tickle, Bunsmoke, Rum Chatta Directions: From Hwy 15 & 91 junction, 1 mile west, 3 miles south, on the east side of the road

13. DOSTAL SHOW CATTLE

57479 823 RD • Howells, NE 68641

Keith 402-750-8219 C

Kurt 402-649-7915 C

Mandy 402-750-1548 C Online Steer Sale: Oct. 3, 2017 - sconlinesales.com

Online Heifer Sale: Nov. 9, 2017 - sconlinesales.com Heifers-Steers-Bulls Sires: Monoply, Dakota Gold, Jesse James, Firewater, Chachi, Turton, Huff n Puff, Gunsmoke

Directions- 3 miles west of Howells on Highway 91, turn north on Hwy 15 and go 3 miles to 823 RD, turn right, located 3/4 mile east.

Get on the list YOUR NAME AND CATTLE WILL BE SEEN! Call Randy Rasby at 308-539-6195

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308-750-6119 Burwell,NE

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Quality Service for Superior Genetics.

BOVINE EMBRYO TRANSFER SERVICES

Superovulation and collection • Embryo freezing • Embryo transfers • Donor boarding

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Champion Chi Chi heifer, heifer, Nebraska NebraskaState StateFair Fair

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Supreme Breeding Heifer, Supreme Breeding Heifer, Northern Exposure Northern Exposure 5th Overall Market 5th Overall Market

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Supreme Champion Market Steer, Nebraska State Fair FFA Shown by Chase Samelson

Supreme Champion Market, 2016 Norfolk Beef Expo

Supreme Champion Market, Loup Valley Challenge Shown by Emily Groeteke

Rs. Shorthorn Plus Steer, 2016 Shorthorn Jr. National Shown by Dawson Osborn

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Selling full sibs to this many time champion!

43102 192ND ST. • WILLOW LAKE, SD 57278 DREW EDLEMAN • p.605-881-2419 JAKE EDLEMAN • p.605-520-2913 e.dwedleman86@gmail.com • w.edlemanranch.com FROM HWY. 212 :: Take Hwy. 25 south 17 miles, go west on Hwy. 28 two miles, south 2miles on 431st ave.

FROM HWY. 14 DESMET :: Go north on Hwy. 25, 14 miles, turn west on 193rd St. Go 2 miles west to 431st ave. then 1 mile north.

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Gaffney Family Cattle ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE September 10, 2017

Sunday, Noon CDT • At the farm near Barneveld, WI

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A rare opportunity to acquire a direct daughter of the great BA Lady 6807 305 who is the dam of RB Tour of Duty 177, RB Active Duty 010, and RB Lady Standard 305-890, along with an array of other past sale toppers. She Sells!

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ONLINE SALE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 Sale hosted by SC Online Sales • sconlinesales.com Rs. Champion 4-H Steer, 2016 California State Fair Shown by LAYN BRIGHT

Grand Champion Steer, 2016 Green County Fair Shown by ASPEN BADER Rs. Champion Steer, 2016 Green County Fair Shown by ALEXA BADER Grand Champion Steer, 2016 Lafayette County Fair Shown by CHASE GRAHAM

Supreme Champion Female, 2016 World Beef Expo Open Show Shown by TRENT GERLACH

5th Overall Steer & Reserve Cross, 2016 Michigan Winter Classic Shown by ALEX BAKER Rs. Grand Steer Ring A & Champion Maine Both Rings, 2017 Pioneer Showdown Champion Maine & 4th Overall, 2017 Rock County Jackpot Champion Maine, 2017 Black River Spring Thaw Shown by BRAYDON LEWKE Find us on f for videos & pictures.

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The Road Ahead for Cattle and Hogs and Cutouts

by Michael Seek, Fox Group at the Board of Trade

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There were few Cattlemen that were not dancing the Texas Two Step with their best girl less than eight weeks ago with Cash Cattle soaring and yet Cattle markets have now done what many livestock folks thought unlikely and that was a sharp 20% sell off on the Five Area Choice Steer, from 148 to 118 per cwt. And now many Cattlemen fear that the best days of the year are behind us. However, while Boxed Beef cutouts have fallen out of the sky the last 2 weeks it will interest you to know that Fat Cattle for August are still up twice as much percentage wise than the Choice Boxed Beef are for the year to date, measured January 1st thru Friday, July 7th. Many livestock producers are still unaware of just how powerful the exports and demand side of the equation are and the new President and his right-hand man, Commerce Secretary and billionaire Wilbur Ross, are doing everything they can as ‘business-people’ to make livestock producers financial lives’ better. Add into this equation the fact that the U.S. Dollar is down over 600 since this year 2017 began and you have a glass that is not half-empty but rather half-full and the future looks bright indeed.

In fact, some old veterans believe that it is possible that much of the herd expansion that so many feared would hurt cattle prices is quite possibly already a tad over 75% done and baked in the cake. Weights are up a bit short term, yet still way down from a year ago. The correction in Cattle prices has been painful and made more than a few cattle bankers reach for antacids a few times, however, it would not have been healthy for the Fat Cattle to go on up to 155 and then 160 without breathing [correcting] as they have. Sustainable bullish Fat and Feeder Cattle markets, as a result of current powerful exports and demand should be expected, not hoped for.

Hog markets basis the July front month have soared for almost 11 weeks in a row, with almost day to day and week to week price growth in the Carcass and the Loin, Butt, Pic and Ham and Belly cuts staying strong. Pork markets have the inflation rates of Mexico and Japan moving north out of the dungeon of yester year and said inflation rates will fuel the currencies of those countries and allow them to buy even more meat from our United States of America. While Hog markets are not deeply discounted relative to the Fed Cattle markets, they are still reasonably cheap and 32% less than July 2014, albeit twice the price of this recent October. As long as the Dollar stays soft and the credit bubbles of China do not pop and set off a domino effect we should assume Hogs will follow Cattle to higher ground later this year.

Corn markets? The gentlemen we think are the smartest and most competent guys, the Ethanol guys, have been downstairs on the Corn option floor for the last few months and seem to be sitting on a lot of September Corn Call spreads with bullish deltas. Corn has been up most the year on a year to date basis and as this write goes to publication the Corn is up 33’0 on the year while Soybeans that have been negative for most of the year to date are now up 52’0 cents basis new crop Beans. The ramifications of Ethanol combined with drought and also likely ‘below trend-line yields’ is a powerful recipe for new crop to head to 493’0 to 500’0 per bushel. And the hard working Midwest that helps feed our world sure deserves a jolt up of a dollar per bushel.

If you are a bona-fide livestock producer and would like to receive on a complimentary basis for 45 days my daily and weekend ‘Livestock Report’ that includes Fat and Feeder Valuations and respective Boxed Beef valuations from my office here at Fox Group [clearing through RJ Obrien] here at the Chicago Board of Trade then please call Ms. Michelle White at 312.756.0931 and let her know. And remember, hedging livestock with Chicago Board Cattle or Hog futures or the purchase and sale of Corn contracts still has risk of loss and is not suitable for all livestock producers who desire to hedge their livestock on the dirt.n

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HEALY SHOW SHOW CATTLE CATTLE HEALY

John and Lori Gruhn C: 712-790-1826 3870 W. Ave, Manning, IA 51455

Don and and Nancy Nancy Healy Healy Don H: 712-677-2431 712-677-2431 H: C: 712-265-1050, 712-265-1050, 712-265-1005 712-265-1005 C: 1635 330th 330th St., St.,Vail, Vail,IA IA 51465 51465 1635

From Denison, 8 mi south on Hwy 59, 11 mi east on Hwy 141. 1 mi south on Hwy M56; 1/2 mi east on W Ave.

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Dean and Sharon Staley H: 712-678-3794 C: 712-269-9277, 712-269-7275 2230 160th St, Charter Oak, IA 51439

From Charter Oak, 2 mi south; 2 mi east and 1/2 mi south.

JEPSEN SHOW CALVES

Klint C: C: 712-269-2018 712-269-2018 Klint Ashley C: C: 712-975-0001 712-975-0001 Ashley schultek@live.com schultek@live.com 3134 Dean Dean Ave, Ave, Odebolt, Odebolt,IA IA51458 51458 3134

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GALLAGHER SHOW SHOW CATTLE CATTLE GALLAGHER

Fred D. and Fred E. Jepsen 712-678-3576, 712-678-3375 712-369-1870, 712-369-1870 1815 K Ave, Charter Oak, IA 51439

H: 712-663-4639 712-663-4639 H: C: 712-790-0691 712-790-0691 C:

From Hwy 59 and 39 intersection in Denison 2 mi Northwest on Hwy 59; 6 mi west on Hwy 141; 2 mi north on 180th St., turn east on K. Ave First Place

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HINNERS SHOW SHOW CATTLE CATTLE HINNERS

C: 712-249-5447 712-249-5447 C: H: 712-658-2370 712-658-2370 H: O: 712-658-2327 712-658-2327 O: 25597 Falcon Falcon Ave, Ave, Manning, Manning,IA IA51455 51455 25597

MCCLLOUGH CATTLE COMPANY Brad and Steve McCollough H: 712-677-2407 C: 712-269-7905 3236 L. Ave, Vail, IA 51465

From Halbur, Halbur,11mi miwest weston onE46, E46,1.5 1.5mi misouth southon onFalcon FalconAve. Ave. From

COYOTE VALLEY VALLEY CATTLE CATTLE COYOTE

From Denison: 7 mi east on Hwy 30; 1 mi north on 330th St. 1/2 mi west on L. Ave

Mike Smith: Smith: 712-579-2619 712-579-2619 Mike Jeremy Smith: Smith: 712-790-0212 712-790-0212 Jeremy 2040 Peach Peach Road, Road, Irwin, Irwin,IA, IA,51446 51446 2040

VON GLAN CATTLE COMPANY

Clint, Renee, Ben, Cody, & Tyson Von Glan vonglancattle@hotmail.com C: 712-269-5011, 712-269-5770 1639 350th St, Vail, IA 51465

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PUNDENZ FAMILY FAMILYSHOW SHOWCATTLE CATTLE PUNDENZ AlPundenz: Pundenz:712-249-5143 712-249-5143 Al JasonPundenz: Pundenz:712-830-7926 712-830-7926 Jason NickPudenz: Pudenz:317-296-0664 317-296-0664 Nick 21615130th 130thSt, St,Carroll, Carroll,IA IA51401 51401 21615 www.pudenzfamilyshowcattle.com pudenzfamilyshowcattle.com www.

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SCOTTSHOW SHOWCATTLE CATTLECLUB CLUBCALF CALFSALE SALE SCOTT Jeffand andDarrell DarrellScott: Scott:712-882-3312 712-882-3312 Jeff 43001hwy hwyEE16, 16,Mapleton, Mapleton,IAIA50134 50134 43001

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IMMUNITY

We spend our time and money immunizing and treating our livestock with antibiotics in an effort to preserve/increase the overall well being of the animal. In order to achieve this, the animal’s immune system has to be in good condition. The health of the immune system is reliant on many factors, particularly the animal’s nutrition.

The immune response of the animal is regulated by antibody producing enzyme systems. The main contributors to the enzyme systems are trace minerals such as zinc, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium. When absorption of these critical minerals are increased, enzyme system production also increases. This results in overall improvement of the immune system.

The immune system has three types of responses to defend against disease. The three types are: species, innate (non-specific) and adaptive (specific). Species immunity means that the animal (ie, Bovine species) is not susceptible to that particular disease.

The innate (non-specific) defense is comprised of phagocytes, neutrophils and natural killer cells.

They are indiscriminate (non-specific) in their defenses and are not linked to a specific antigen. They are the first line of defense against a disease. The formation and production of these cells are dependent upon trace minerals (mainly zinc and copper).

Adaptive (specific) or acquired immunity (from vaccinations) comes from the exposure to specific antigens. When an animal is exposed to specific diseases, antibodies called lymphocytes (primarily B and T cells) are produced to combat that disease.

Short-term immunity comes from antibodies in colostrum, whereas long-term immunity comes from actual exposure to disease or vaccinations (artificial exposure). When an antigen is introduced into the system, immunoglobulin’s (mainly IgG1, IgG2, and IgM) are produced by B cells to directly respond to that specific antigen. This reaction is controlled by enzyme systems that require trace

minerals (mainly zinc and copper) to function. In a normal situation IgM is first produced followed by IgG1 and IgG2. Due to the large molecular size of IgM (900,000 daltons) it is mainly found in the blood stream, it cannot pass through cell membranes.

Even though IgM is the first reaction of an animal’s adaptive immune response, it has very little to do with intercellular immune function. IgG antibodies have a smaller structure (of 180,000 daltons) and can pass through cell membranes and yet can still function in the circulatory system. The IgM:IgG ratio can be used to determine if the immune system is functioning correctly or not. The ratio should be between 1:1 to 1:15 (Figure 1) if the system is performing as it should. The ratio gap will widen if

not. A wide ratio is most often caused by deficient IgM production meaning lower levels of IgM in the blood. This causes problems with the animal’s initial specific immune response. Decreased immunoglobulin function is a result of zinc and copper deficiency. Decreased IgG production is linked to a magnesium deficiency.

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IMMUNITY T-Cells are the location for cell-mediated immune activity, activating macrophages, natural killer cells and cytokines. The T-cells are produced in the thymus and becomes sensitized when ex-

increases activity and stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisone) are released increasing the amount of oxygen. One cause of this initial buildup could be a deficiency of the vitamin and minerals that cause a reduction of the antioxidant enzyme levels.

Another could be high intake of fermentable carbohydrates with increase metabolism and digestion. With more readily absorbed minerals, NuTech Amino Acid Chelate improves the animal’s ability to detoxify free oxygen radicals.

When an animal is dealing with illness and the accompanying stress, the duodenum’s ability to absorb inorganic minerals is reduced. If the duodenum cannot absorb minerals just adding more will not solve the problem, changing the location of mineral absorbtion however can. Amino acid chelated minerals are absorbed in the jejunum of the small intestine avoiding the obstacles of the duodenum.

Many minerals rely on one another to perform so a well rounded mineral program is a must. Animals that are deprived early in life may never achieve maximum immunity protection even if presented with a mineral regimen later. Good mineral levels for the animal are required throughout life to maintain a full functioning immune system (Figure 2).

posed to a specific antigen. This results in the formation of a memory cell that will respond quickly to an antigen if or when it is reintroduced. T-cells rely on zinc, copper and iron to function properly.

Trace minerals influence processes such as T-cell maturation, neutrophic response time to infections and formation of lymphocytes.

Within mitochondria, the Electron Transport System is used to make ATP (energy). A byproduct of this is a superoxide radical (O2-) which damages the cell making it more susceptible to disease.

This will occur unless the body is able to produce enough antioxidants (mineral dependent enzymes) to neutralize it. (Free radicals are also released by phagocytic activities). Antioxidants reduce the superoxide radicals to water and O2. The enzymes and minerals required are copper/zinc, and manganese superoxide dismutatse, catalase, and glutathionc peroxidase (GPA). Necessary minerals are; copper, zinc, manganese, iron and selenium (Table 1).

Cells detoxify free radicals first by using superoxide dismutase enzyme. The superoxide dismutase converts O2- to hydrogen peroxide. Then H2O2 is broken down either by catalase or glutathione peroxidase (depending on the environment) into H2O and O2.

When O2 radicals build up, the immune system

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Online Fall Female Sale September 20, 2017

at the ranch, Ree Heights, South Dakota

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Grand Champion Horned Female, 2016 Junior National Hereford Expo Shown by Chesney Effling, South Dakota

Grand Champion Polled Female, 2016 Junior National Hereford Expo Shown by Carlisle Braman, Texas

Supreme Champion Female, 2017 San Antonio Stock Show

Champion Horned Division, 2017 NWSS

Reserve Horned National Champion Female, 2016 NWSS

Reserve Grand Champion Female, 2016 KILE

Champion Horned Division, 2015 NWSS

Reserve Grand Champion Junior Female, 2015 American Royal

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NEWS RELEASE

2017 Carcass Challenge Winners Announced Six years ago, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association developed a program to benefit Iowa cattle producers and friends of the industry. The Carcass Challenge Contest showcases Iowa’s feeder cattle genetics and feedyard performance; offers a fun, competitive statewide contest to demonstrate Iowa’s beef production opportunities and advantages; and raises non-dues revenue, which the ICA then invests in educational events for all sectors of the beef industry.

Educational Opportunities The 2016-17 Carcass Challenge Contest included a few changes for the program. For starters, the 2016 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) class recruited a record setting number of 81 head of steers to be fed at Kennedy Cattle Company of Atlantic. The steers were delivered in early November and marketed in May. Proceeds from the steers help fund YCLP. Throughout the program, data was gathered to be used for educational purposes. Bi-weekly email communications with sponsors and donors provided updates on the steers and educational information on the data collected.

David Trowbridge and Faye French with Gregory Feedlots, along with Matt Groves with the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity Coop, played a major role in developing advanced educational materials.

New charts and graphs were created to display the data that was collected and showcase different performance traits, offering an opportunity to “see” the steers’ performance on paper. Program participants were able to see how genetics and pre-contest environment affected the cattle.

In early February, ICA and Kennedy Cattle Company hosted an open house at the feedlot for everyone involved with the program.

By that point in time, the steers had been on feed for three months, weighed twice, ultrasounded twice by Isaiah Shnurman, interpreted

by Mark Henry with The Cup Lab and reimplanted. The group was presented with educational charts and graphs and given the opportunity to visit with Trowbridge and Groves and discuss the information as a group. Zak and Mitch Kennedy also shared their philosophy on feeding and handling cattle.

Winners Announced On June 1st, ICA hosted the Sixth Annual Carcass Challenge Banquet at the Iowa State University Alumni Center in Ames. The audience was presented with Mallorie Wilken, Ph. D. with Elanco

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Animal Health on the benefits of using modern technology to advance their cattle’s performance in the feedlot. The keynote speaker of the evening was Bob Fields with Global Protein Solutions. Bob presented very positive and thought provoking information to the group of Iowa cattle producers and friends of the industry. Much was taken away from Bob’s presentation on cattle marketing, domestic and international trade and bringing back full-circle to the end consumer from a retailer’s point of view.

Awards were presented to the Top 10% of the number of steers in the contest based off the contest performance and carcass data that was taken at harvest on May 2nd at the Tyson Plant in Dakota City, SD. The main award is for Retail Value per Day on Feed (RVDoF).

The RVDoF is a measurement of profitability and a value-added calculation that consider important consumer quality issues such as tenderness and flavor. Additional awards given in the contest were for the Highest Average Daily Gain, Largest Ribeye Area, Highest Marbling Score and the Chef Award, which recognizes a 12-14 inch ribeye with the highest marbling score. The winners all received an engraved rawhide banner and cash or merchandise award. The top winning steer donors were award a check for $5,000, which this year’s winners have graciously donated back to the ICA. The 2017 winner of the Carcass Challenge Contest in the RVDoF went to John Wessels with Pine View Angus of Colesburg and Mike Cline with Har-Mar Farms of Elgin.

In second place, the award went to Rex Hoppes and Mike Henderson with John Wessels with Pine View Angus, Advanced Beef Linda Cline and Mike Cline with Har-Mar Farms.

Genetics of Anita. The third place winner was Brian McCulloh with Woodhill Farms of Viroqua, WI. In fourth place was JD Morris of Algona and the Kossuth County Cattlemen and fifth place was Carl Bormann of Bancroft, also sponsored by the Kossuth County Cattlemen. Jim Bradford and the Guthrie County Cattlemen took home the sixth place award. The Jones, Delaware & Dubuque County Cattlemen steer raised by Jason Kurt walked away with the seventh place winnings. And in eighth place, the award went to Brad Balsley of Floyd and Bob Noble of Riceville.

The winners of the individual categories were Pine View Angus and Har-Mar Farms for the Chef’s Award and the Highest Marbling Score of MDAB07, the highest marbling score ever held in the history of the contest. The winner of the Largest Ribeye went to Advanced Beef Genetics with a 17.1 inch ribeye area. Advanced Beef Genetics also took home the award for the Highest Average Daily Gain of 5.20 pounds per day.

Young Cattlemen Begin Recruiting Efforts The Carcass Challenge provides the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) with not only funding, but a team project to encourage leadership skills. YCLP class members recruit steers and donors for the program, and proceeds from the sale of the steers funds the next class of YCLP participants.

The ICA would to thank the sponsors, donors and everyone involved with the program. We are already making plans for the next Carcass Challenge Contest. The deadline for registering a spring 2017 steer for the contest is October 6th. Details and entry requirements can be found on the ICA website www.iacattlemen.org under the ICA Programs tab. The 2017 YCLP class will soon be working on recruiting steer donors for the contest, but anyone interested in participating in the program can call the ICA office at 515.296.2266 to get involved. n

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HONOR SHOW CHOW ®

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FITTING CHALLENGE Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 Grand Island, Nebraska at Fonner Park

Held in conjunction with the AKSARBEN Stock Show

NEW! IN 2017

HONOR SHOW CHOW FITTING CHALLENGE INFO: • Preliminary round will be held on Friday, September 29th at 3:00pm.

• 3 Member Teams can be made up of exhibitors from the same county and/or adjacent counties.

• Fitting Challenge will allow exhibitors to register up to two people for their Wild Card Team • Individuals are encouraged to enter • A Wild Card Draw will take place at 1:00pm on Friday, September 29th. Must be present.

2016 Honor Show Chow Fitting Challenge Finals

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TO WIN!

Prizes including Scholarships, Blowers, Clipper Caddies, Fitting Mats, Chute Lights and FREE bags of Honor Show Chow Cattle Feed.

Over $20,000 in prizes will be distributed to all the participants.

For more information about the Honor Show Chow Fitting Challenge, refer to the 2017 AKSARBEN Stock Show Premium Book or call Fran Minnaert (402-650-6150) or Libby Michaud (402-277-5368).

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AUGUST

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IA Berkshire, Chester White, Poland, and Spot Swine Show & Sale; ISF - Des Moines, IA

IA Purebred Swine All Breed Picnic; ISF - Des Moines, IA

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IA Duroc, Hampshire and Yorkshire Swine Show & Sale; ISF Des Moines, IA

ICLA Wether Sire & Dam Sale ; ISF - Des Moines, IA

National Red Angus Sale; ISF - Des Moines, IA

26 BM Angus Production Sale - York, NE

SEPTEMBER

1-4 Bruhn Cattle Online Sale and Open House Weekend sconlinesales.com

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Burns Brand Female Sale - Almond, WI

Dwyer’s Rare Semen & Embryo Auction - Macomb, IL

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Blackstone Cattle Co. Production Sale - Mineral Point, WI

Dwyer’s Foundation Female Sale - Macomb, IL

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Scott / Gotto Show Cattle Club Calf Sale - Mapleton, IA

West Central IA Club Calf Producer Sales

6 Eckloff / Strolberg Show Cattle Private Treaty Sale Kearney, NE

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Hereford Fall Classic - Taylorville, IL

Red Angus Kick Off Classic - Knoxville, IA

Riley Bros Angus Production Sale - Darlington, WI

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Gaffney Family Cattle Production Sale - Barneveld, WI

Kalvig Cattle Co. Online Sale - sconlinesales.com

Lay Farms Online Sale - sconlinesales.com

Wilson Farms Online Sale - breedersworld.com

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NMJ / Matthews Cattle Steer & Heifer Pasture Sale - Dickens, IA

Smith Cattle Co. Private Treaty Sale - Estherville, IA

Usual Suspects Online Sale - sconlinesales.com

12 - 14 Pro Tour Steer & Heifer Sales - NW Iowa

13 Hilbert Cattle Co. Private Treaty Sale - Corwith, IA

14 Holmes Show Cattle Online Sale - breedersworld.com

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Bockhop Livestock Online Steer & Heifer Sale breedersworld.com

Mitteness Family Angus Open House - Benson, MN

Wisconsin Genetic Refelctions Sales

17 Carrousel Farms Online Sale - sconlinesales.com

18 Doris Cattle Private Treaty Bid Off - Ree Heights, SD

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Christo Cattle Online Sale - sconlinesales.com

Circle B Livestock Online Sale - sconlinesales.com

Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Online Fall Female Sale Ree Heights, SD

Mitteness Family Angus Online Sale - showstockplanet.com

Thomas Ranch Private Treaty Sale - Harrold, SD

21 Edleman Ranch Online Steer & Heifer Sale cwcattlesales.com

22 Mente Cattle Co. Private Treaty Phone Bid-off Adrian, MN

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Brandt Farms Open House - Corning, IA

RB Angus Online Pasture Sale - sconlinesales.com

24 Brandt Farms Open House and Online Sale showstockplanet.com

25 Hoffman Ranch Female Sale - Thedford, NE

28 - October 1 Honor Show Chow Fitting Challenge Grand Island, NE

30 K2K Production Sale - Letts, IA

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Talon Crest Farms Online Show Heifer, Bred Heifer and Embryo Sale - cwcattlesales.com

Wilson Farms Online Sale - breedersworld.com

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Cody’s Column

by Cody Crum

For many of us, summer is a crazy busy time. We are running ragged trying to make all the kids games, shows, camps and everything in between. Many of our friends are off enjoying vacations all over the world but we can’t leave home because we need to rinse calves every day. Your friends don’t understand why you can’t go out to eat until 9pm because you have to turn cattle out of the show barn. But I know you wouldn’t have it any other way. Because when you see your son/ daughter/niece/nephew or whoever it may be, walk into the showring with a huge grin on their face, it makes it all SO worth it! Tamar and I are in a different phase than many of you because we don’t yet have children…and don’t get any ideas, not quite yet! We still are always running around to different shows and events looking at the cattle and spending time with friends and family.

I wanted to tell you all about something that really encouraged me this summer. A couple years ago I was volunteered to help with our

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county fair cattle show. Then the next thing I realize, I am a beef superintendent. I wasn’t overly excited about it at first but I came around and I very much enjoy it now. I have seen our show nearly double in numbers over the past couple years. We all know that county fairs won’t ever be what they used to be, but I was very encouraged by what I saw this year.

We had some great cattle and the competition was very tough. But that’s not what encouraged me the most…I saw a lot of new faces in the show ring this year! For most of those kids it was their very first year and some even their first show. They didn’t have a clue what they were doing and their cattle showed it. Let’s make it a point to offer those people some help or advice. Be a mentor to a new young kid or family that is interested in this thing we have all grown a passion for. Be an encouragement to them. We all know the impact raising and showing cattle has had on our lives. It teaches life values and lessons, they wouldn’t get anywhere else.

Let’s pass that on to as many people as we can. Best of luck to everyone still exhibiting cattle this summer and I look forward to seeing you at a sale very soon!

Please join with me in praying for our brothers and sisters facing this extreme drought in the Dakotas and Montana.

God Bless and Go Rockies!

Cody

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Hereford

FALL CLASSIC

Saturday, September 9, 2017 | 12:30 PM CST Stephens Hereford Farm, Taylorville, IL Selling proven donor cows, top heifer calves, replacement females, elite bred heifers, big time herd sire prospects, competitive show steers and embryo packages.

1/20/17 • 43792257 • Mighty x 0104X

2/9/17 • 43811344 • 33Z x Crystal

1/7/16 • 43751322 • TwentyTwelve x 061

Auctioneer – Cody Lowderman 309-833-5543

43082224 Offering many proven donor cows

1/25/17 • 43792249 • Mighty x 2043

3/10/17 • 43811982 • X06 x Madison

1/9/17 • 43788050 • TwentyTwelve x 796T

Steers like this one sell!

Please join us on Friday, September 8th Cattle on display at noon and social hour beginning at 5pm. www.livestockplusinc.com

Mark Stephens // Taylorville, IL 217-825-7913 Pete Loehr // Peoria, IL 309-692-6026 stephensandloehrherefords.com

Chad Crane // La Salle, IL 815-712-5739 Floyd Crane // LaSalle, IL 815-712-5735 craneherefords.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Andis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Angus Assn. Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Blach Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Blackstone Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Blue Ribbon Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 BM Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bockhop Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Brandt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bruhn Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Burns Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Carrousel Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Carter Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Carter Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Christo Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Circle B Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cottonwood Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Doris Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Doss Hereford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Dwyer's Foundation Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 91 Eckloff / Strolberg Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Edleman Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Federspiel Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Gaffney Family Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Griswold Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hawkeye Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Herbster Angus Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Hereford Fall Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Hilbert Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hoffman Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Holmes Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Honor Show Chow Fitting Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hoop Beef Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Hornung Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 IA Hereford Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 IA Purebred Swine Shows And Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 IA Show Cattle Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-39

ICLA Wether, Sire & Dam Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 IL Show Cattle Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59 JA Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 K2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kalvig Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lay Farms Show Calves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Loomis Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 McElroy Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Mente Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mikkey’s LC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Mitteness Family Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 National Red Angus Assn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 NE Show Cattle Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 NMJ Cattle Co. / Matthews Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power on the Pro Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Pro Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Pro Tour Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Purina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 RB Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-87 Red Angus Kickoff Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Renew Ag Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Riley Bros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rolling Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 72 Scott / Gotto Club Calf Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sharing in the Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Smith Cattle Co (Brad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Sullivan Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Talon Crest Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Thomas Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tibken Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Tracer Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Ultra Ova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Usual Suspects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 West Central IA Club Calf Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-65 Wilson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Wisconsin Genetic Reflection Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53

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Holy buckets “summer break” is not what l” it used to be when I was growing up, I believe gina i r O it was also called the lazy days of summer! It “the 1984 was probably crazy for my parents too, I'm just since not remembering. Our older T's (Tucker and Taylor) are involved in 4H Summer Extension Camps, Tucker had basketball camp, Taylor in tennis and SWCC D r a m a Camp and last but certainly not least the Iowa Swine Jackpot Series. Now I realize this is just the tip of what they could actually be involved in, but decisions had to be made about our time with raising livestock.

I also realize my feeling of being overwhelmed contributes somewhat to our Baby T, who by the way is a ray of sunshine in our crazy lives! As Matt so eloquently said the other day, “I don't feel like we are months behind anymore, it's more like years!”

That being said, we may not have had our jackpot gilts exactly where they needed to be this year. The kids worked even harder and still wanted to be at as many shows as possible. They had been working so much more on showmanship, but Tuck hit a snag when he broke his hand. It did, however, make him work even harder to become more fluid using his non dominant hand. Needless to say, we didn't kill it in the banner department, but my absolute joy comes from the friendships these kids make with what they call our “pig family.” Iowa Swine Jackpot Series, you all should be very 3. Put the smoked burnt ends in 3. proud of an amazing organization! your sauce, cover and braise in the So, at the last show of the jackpot series, ISJS Grand Finale, there smoker for another 60-90 minutes. was a cook off! I have to say I'd love to be a judge anytime! All Make sure you stir them occasionally. of the entries were so incredible!!! Curt Cain outdid himself with 4. To serve, we like to pair them his Crack Mac n Cheese and bacon wrapped balls of pork stuffed with our favorite pork loin recipe and with cheese!! One of my absolute favorites was created by Team grilled pineapple.

Snakenstien, dubbed by Dustin Snakenberg, so I got the recipe and Wishing all the exhibitors the pictures from Ashlee Snakenberg to tempt you. best of luck at their state fairs and as PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS 4. always keep our nation and our Recipe by Dustin Snakenberg, Washington, Iowa military in your prayers. (adapted from vindulge.com) God Bless, Ingredients: Heidi Sorensen Rohrig 1 whole pork belly (side pork)- can usually be ordered 661-900-6004 by your butcher heidi@livestockplusinc.com EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) JUG livestock waterers:Layout 1 8/11/11 8:50 AM Page 1 Dry Rub of Your Choice Your Favorite BBQ sauce ½ Stick of butter Honey and/or Brown Sugar (optional) Aluminum Pan that will fit on your smoker Directions: Trim skin and a little excess fat off of pork belly. You still want a considerable fat layer, just try to make it as uniform as possible.

Cut the belly into 1 ½ to 2 inch cubes. They will shrink a little during the smoking process so don’t be afraid of a little larger pieces to start.

Coat the cubes in EVOO and 1. your favorite dry rub.

1. Place them on a rack and then on the smoker. You will want to position them so they do not touch.

Smoke for 3 Hours at 225-250 We love to hear from our readers! degrees or until a nice bark is formed and they are golden in color.

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4 yr old 1/2 Simmental by Eagle Eye. Sells safe to Relentless with a heifer at side by No Remorse.

Consigned by Derrer farms.

Dwyer’s 21st Annual

FOUNDATION FEMALE SALE Sunday • September 3, 2017 • 12:00 pm CST

Selling

160+ Lots of Registered Angus, Simmentals, Maines, Shorthorns, Hereford & Club Calf Cows

Featuring 40 Open Heifers, 70 Bred Heifers, 60 Spring & Fall Bred Cows; many with calves at side, and 3 Herd Bull Prospects.

9th Annual

5 Yr Old Registered Angus by Bismarck Sells fall bred to Steel Force.

Consigned by Dwyer Cattle

RARE SEMEN & EMBRYO AUCTION

4 Yr Old Registered Angus by Emblazon Sells fall bred to Steel Force Consigned by Steve & Julie Ory

Saturday • September 2, 2017 • 6:00 pm CST 30 Lots of Industry Leading Genetics. Including Multiple Proven Dollar Generating Embryo Packages, Top Sexed Pregnancies, & Rare Simmental, Club Calf, & Angus Semen.

Please check out the website to view all of these lots.

We will be hosting a livestock judging contest on Saturday, September 2nd. Contest is free of charge & open to all Junior and Senior livestock judging teams. Check out our website for more information about the contest! We will also be giving away a heifer and steer to two lucky Juniors on Sunday.

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Summer First Calf Registered Angus Pair Cow by Northern Light Heifer Calf by Style Consigned by Rutledge Farms

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To request a catalog, please call or send an email to: Dwyer Cattle Services

740 26th Street • Roseville, IL 61473 Home/Fax: 309-426-2581 Bob’s Cell: 309-337-1404 Nick’s Cell: 309-337-6404 sales@dwyercattle.com

Registered Angus Barstow Cash Bred Sells safe in calf to Insight Consigned by Dwyer Cattle

1/2 Simmental bred heifer by Secret Weapon.

Sells safe in calf to Halftime Sexed Semen Consigned by Burks Cattle Co.

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Offering Right to Flush this Registered Angus Donor; Grandview Lady 8515 as well as 3 SimAngus Open Heifers by her Consigned by BF Black Simmentals

Purebred Simmental Fall Open Heifer One Eyed Jack x JLo’s Reba.

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