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Classic

November 1, 2012, Vol. 18 Issue 10

Griswold Cattle Fe m ale Sale

12.15.12

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One day, 300 head, and a Classic event. From the heart and soul of our program comes the Ladies of 2012, these Whiskey daughters are bred for profit.

Join us in Stillwater, December 15, 2012 for the Classic Event of the Year.

G R I S W O L D C AT T L E

5922 S Brush Creek Road, Stillwater OK, 405-780-3300 To be placed on the Griswold mailing list call 405-372-3300 or email gcccatalog@gmail.com

The Program That Gets You Results!

Selling 70 Lots!

Bred Heifers & Cows, Show Heifers, Promotional Bull & Embryos SHE SELLS! Friction Bred to BIM

Cows bred to: Hard Whiskey, Monopoly, BIM, sexed heifer Predator Heifers bred to: I80, Legacy, American Pride

Friday, November 23rd At the Ranch - 1:00 pm CST - Sign up for a sale catalog on our website - Get registered to bid online at EDGEcast.com - View the cattle at the Ranch anytime - Call (319) 850-1563 for a sale catalog 2

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Online videos of entire offering at www.holtkampcattle.com

Chad, Kim, Skyler and Dacota West Point, IA Chad (319) 850-1563 cell www.holtkampcattle.com

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Mike Sorensen ~ Sales Cell: 641-745-7949 mike@livestockplusinc.com

Greetings, We finally had rain in Greenfield, Iowa today, and I wasn’t home to see it. My son in law said he emptied 4.10 inches of rain out of my rain gauge, and we can use it all. Most would say it was too late, but as the old saying goes, better late than never.

As I write this, I sit in East Lancing, Michigan getting ready to see the last day of a legacy. One of the most followed Hereford herds in the US, Michigan State University. We are talking names like Ron Nelson, Harlan Ritchie, David Hawkins, Ken Guens, Pete Sweeny, Brett Barber, Geof Bednar, and Cody Sankey. These guys are a part of history. After going through the cattle today, it proves what great genetic minds they really are. I also found out another piece of trivia tonight, Jerry Carrico was also herdsman in charge at one time, yet another great one. The MSU prefix in the Hereford industry will be missed Also, on this trip, I had the privilege of partaking in the hospitality of Bob and Jami Goble, Ridgeview Farm, Alto, Michigan.

What a family and also a great set of cattle. I kinda got reprimanded for not eating with them last year so I made a point to do that this year. I had the opportunity to talk briefly with the guys manning the grill and asked if we were eating certified Hereford beef and they all replied at the same time, “sure are,” with lots of question marks on their faces. I’m not sure whether to believe them, but can’t argue the point either. Anyway, they whipped up a great piece of meat, and the ladies inside made this really great scalloped corn and deadly potato mix with onions, peppers, little taters, all seasoned to perfection. I have no idea what else was in it, but it was definitely a deadly meal for this Iowa boy. Oh, and I best not forget the onion soup. I’m not an onion soup guy, but I love onions. This soup was different. I liked every part of it other than the part that burnt my tongue on the first spoon full, but

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great soup! Need that recipe Jami.

Also while in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I ate at Brann’s Sizzling Steaks & Sports Bar. Their slogan is “Real Food, Scoring Big.” The slogan ain’t far off. I ordered shrimp & sizzling sirloin steak. I got an 8 oz sirloin with several shrimp baked in garlic herb sauce. We are talking pig heaven here. I’m not much on a bunch of goop on my steak but this butter garlic sauce and shrimp really hit a lick for me. I sopped that goop up with my broccoli, steak, and roll.

I absolutely cleaned it all up. Then to top that off, I added one of my favorites, a loaded sweet potato. That plate was as clean as it was coming out of the dishwasher. John Brann started this place 60 years ago with his own blend of spices and the great garlic herb butter sauce. He used USDA choice steaks and has served over 12 million of them. I’m thinking he has it down to a science. This place must have 20 big screen TV’s playing every sporting event in the country that’s being played. He also has some pretty fancy waitresses.

John, neat place! If I get invited back to Grand Rapids next year, I will be eating with you.

I have a sale on about every weekend from now through May, lots and lots of great cattle. Let us know if we can help you find what you are looking for.

All of us at Livestock Plus would like to wish you a very happy and bountiful Thanksgiving.

As always please keep our service folks and their family’s in your thoughts and prayers. Travel safe see ya down the road.

God Bless!

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H A R T M A N H A RT M A N C AT T L E C AT T L E

C O M PA N Y

C O M PA N Y

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All open heifers are eligible for the

All open heifers are eligible for the HCC Junior Bonus Program.

HCC Junior Bonus Program.

View our catalog online at

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Auctioneer: Steve Dorran

Auctioneer: Steve Dorran

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Stewart Katie 110Z

February polled ½ SM

by Driver Stewart Katie 110Z

February polled ½ SM by Driver LIVESTOCK SERVICES

LIVESTOCK SERVICES

P.O. Box 368 • HAMILTON, MO 64644 BUD SLOAN • (816) 583-2104 Cell MO 64644 P.O. Box(816) 368 803-9725 • HAMILTON,

BUD SLOAN • (816) 583-2104 (816) 803-9725 Cell

KCF Bennett M326 S380 Powerful performance sire!

KCF Bennett M326 S380

BW 6.0; WW 74; YW 120; MM 21;

Powerful performance sire!

M&G

58; FAT 0.004; REA 0.53; MARB 0.27

M&G

58; FAT 0.004; REA 0.53; MARB 0.27

BW 6.0; WW 74; YW 120; MM 21;

SireS of 2012 offering…

SireS of 2012 offering…

KCF Bennett 10H S252 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF}

KCF Bennett 10H S252 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} Great sire in our program, recently leased by

Great sire in our program, recently leased by ABS. Moderate framed, deep ribbed, easy fleshing sire group known for ABS. Moderate framed, deep ribbed, easy fleshing sire group known for their overall dimension. Rancher favorites! their overall dimension. Rancher favorites!

DS DSSpartan Spartan8008 8008{DLF,HYF,IEF} {DLF,HYF,IEF}

ThisThis siresire group does it all!

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Sired Upstream’s2012 2012top topseller selleratat$36,000. $36,000.

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BW 3.2; WW 51; YW 83; MM 32; M&G 57;with FAT eye 0.005; REA 0.39; MARB 0.00 BW 3.2; WW 51; YW 83; MM 32; M&G 57; FAT 0.005; REA 0.39; MARB 0.00

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Spencer Herefords Spencer Herefords

Dale Spencer And Family • www.spencerherefords.com Dale Spencer And Family ••43500 www.spencerherefords.com 308-547-2208 • Cell 308-870-1784 East North Loup Rd. • Brewster, NE 68821 308-547-2208 • Cell 308-870-1784 • 43500 East North Loup Rd. • Brewster, NE 68821

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ON THE

The YardleY Girls of 2012!

Female

YA R D L E Y C AT T L E C O .

November 17, 2012

At the ranch in beautiful Beaver, Utah

90 Elite Simmental, Angus, & Maine Anjou Bred Heifers and Cows 15 Head of our top Donor & Show Heifer prospects.

Miss Yardkey Y185 ½ SM 1/2 AN. GCC Hard Steel x Partisover 550 (Meyer 734) Safe to Duracell.

PB Simmental. Chopper x Power Stroke. Sold to Brent Tolle and Jones Show Cattle. 15 head of our best heifers sell. They are donor good the whole way through, they will not dissapoint.

Miss Yardley Y39. ¾ Simmental. Yardley Sundance x Dunk. Safe to GCC Gold Standard.

Gib Yardley, 79 years old, is a pioneer in the Simmental and Maine Anjou breeds. He has been a member of the Simmental and Maine Anjou Associations ever since they were organized.

The cattle business is his only business. He has spent his life breeding, selecting, and culling these cattle. He has had an active AI program for 44 years to the best bulls he could find, buy or raise. Last spring we bred 425 head in 30 days. Selection emphasis has been placed on fleshing ability and performance to excel on the range, in the pasture and feedlot, with eye appeal to be competitive in the show ring. Our cattle are deep ribbed, thick, big topped with square butts, clean fronts and sheaths. they are structurally sound in a moderate package. Our fOcus is on the female.

Miss Yardley Y51. ½ Maine. Body Builder x DCC New Level. Safe to Mountain Pass.

Miss Yardley Y13. 3/8 Maine Anjou GCC Prototype x BPF Sudden Impact.

Safe to Bouncer.

Last year we sent cattle into 14 states for $150 hd/shipping. We’re just three hours from Las Vegas or Salt Lake on I-15. BOOK YOUR FLIGHT NOW! No matter where you come from it will be worth your time to attend this sale.

View the Auction Live! DVAuction www.dvauction.com View our website for more information and registering to bid.

Call tamie maCintosh, 308-870-3661

GCC Juanada S707. PB Angus OCC Prestige x OCC Legacy. Safe to Soo Line North Country. Her dam sold for $25,000.

Miss Yardley X37. PB Angus. Y1 Tradition x Bando 1961. Safe to Soo Line North Country.

Yardle Y Cattle Company

Gib Yardley (435) 310-0041 Steven Yardley (435) 310-1725 Jeannie Y. Griswold (435) 421-1200 jeannieyardley@yahoo.com John Griswold (405) 780-3300 Kelvin Jorgenson (402) 366-9475

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Upcoming Sales & Events

November

November 1

Ottmann Ball Show Steers - Rockport, MO

November 2

Sharing in the Progress Sale - Cedar Rapids, IA

November 3

Bockhop Angus & Lone Willow Acres Production Sale Manchester, IA

Cottonwood Angus Farm - Pipestone, MN

Fall Harvest Angus & SimAngus Sale - Stillwater, OK

Guyer Cattle Co. / Bonham Show Cattle Online Sale - cwcattlesales.com

Jones Show Cattle Female Sale - Harrod, OH

Pattera Angus Complete Dispersal - McCook, NE

November 4

Ladies of the Fall Online Sale - cwcattlesales.com

November 10

Circle H Fancy Club Calf Sale - Red Oak, IA

KP Ranch Miniature Hereford Dispersion - West Point, NE Pride of the Pasture Sale - Freeport, IL SD Excellence Hereford Sale - Brookings, SD

November 11

Eblen & Sons Simmental Private Treaty Sale - Bridgewater, IA

Ellsworth Comm. College Club Calf Sale - Iowa Falls, IA

November 15 Maine Aim Ranch Online Female Sale - showstockplanet.com

November 16

Trauernicht Simmentals Female Sale - Beatrice, NE

November 17

Dakota Club Calf Sale - Canton, SD Fort Cattle Co. Complete Angus Dispersion - Dunlap, IA Green Valley Cattle Female Sale - Atkinson, NE Rock Creek Livestock Online Female Sale - cwcattlesales.com

Spencer Herefords Bull & Female Sale - Brewster, NE Springer Simmental Private Treaty Sale - Cresco, IA Sydenstricker Genetics Anniversary Sale - Mexico, MO Tree Lane Farms Annual Sale - El Paso, IL

Whitestone-Krebs Customer Appreciation Sale - Rushville, NE Yardley Cattle Co. Focus on the Female Sale - Beaver, UT

November 18 Blind Badger Ranch Back to the Basics Sale - Fort Morgan, CO

North Central Simmental Fall Classic Sale - Northwood, IA Starmak Cattle Co. Private Treaty Heifer Sale - Tea, SD Wyoming Select Angus Female Sale - Casper, WY

November 20

Rieck & Lents Online Sale - showstockplanet.com November 21

Lee Simmental Farms Online Sale - breedersworldonlinesales.com

November 23

Holtkamp Cattle Co. Rising Stars Sale - West Point, IA RJ Cattle Online Sale - cwcattlesales.com Ruby Cattle Co. Production Sale - Murray, IA November 24

Harvest Pride Online Sale - breedersworldonlinesales.com Danner’s See & Believe Sale - Muscatine, IA Genetic Perfection Sale - Fremont, NE

Holmes Show Cattle Online Heifer Sale - breedersworldonlinesales.com

Mid Continent Farms Top Cut Female Sale - Washington, KS

Rutledge Farms Cattle Sale - Farmer City, IL

TC Reds Ladies in Red, Red Angus Sale - Lake Benton, MN Trennepohl Farms Female Sale - Middletown, IN

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November 25

Cowtime 2012 Sale - Wahoo, NE Hereford Holiday Classic - Clinton, IL Janssen Farms Chosen Few Sale - Gilmore City, IA Wical’s Angus Private Treaty Sale - Grundy Center, IA

November 27

St. Clair Hay & Cattle Online Sale - showstockplanet.com

November 28 Christo Cattle Co. Online Sale - breedersworldonlinesales.com

Pedigrees for the Purple Online Sale - cwcattlesales.com

November 29

Hotz Farms Online Angus Heifer Sale - cwcattlesales.com

November 28 Ryan Cattle Co./Bob Jon Farm Online Sale - cwcattlesales.com

November 30

30th - Dec. 2nd Badger Kick-Off Classic Open Propsect Steer & Heifer Show - West Allis, WI

DECember

December 1

J & C Simmentals Female Sale - West Point, NE

Jewels of the Northland Simmental Sale - Clara City, MN Pleasant Hill Farms Cattle Sale - Rockfield, KY Schrag Shorthorn Farms Family Event Sale - Marion, SD

December 2

Jon Schaben’s Consignment Club Calf Auction - Dunlap, IA

December 3

Brusett Angus Complete Dispersion - Billings, MT Eichacker Simmental / JK Angus Production Sale - Salem, SD

December 8

8th - 15th Schilling Limousin Online Sale - liveauctions.tv

Da-Es-Ro Angus Farms Female Production Sale - Columbus Junction, IA First Class Female Sale - Dunlap, IA MN Gopher Hereford Sale - Hutchinson, MN Ridder Farms “Showgirls” Sale - Hermann, MO Sandeen Sim/Angus “Buildin’ A Brand” Sale - Bloomfield, IA Sandpoint Cattle Co. Production Female Sale - Lodgepole, NE

SD Simmental Assn. Simmental Source Sale - Worthing, SD

December 9

Hartman Cattle Co. Customer Appreciation Sale - Syracuse, NE December 10

Cross Diamond Cattle Co. Production Sale - Bertrand, NE

December 12

Trausch Farms “Candy Factory” Sale - Anita, IA

December 15

Griswold Cattle Classic Female Sale - Stillwater, OK

December 30

Bruhn Angus Female Sale - Dunlap, IA

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er of the Power Point of the Point

90 SellingFall calving pairs with calves

Sired by the Sandpoint herd sires Consensus 7229 & SAV First Class 0207

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210FallRegistered spring calving cows calving pairs with calves Due in the spring of 2013

Sired Angus by the Sandpoint herd sires Consensus 7229 & SAV First Class 0207 175 commercial bred heifers

210 Registered spring calving cows

AI’d to Connealy Consensus and cleaned up by Consensus sons.

Due in the spring of 2013

Due in theTHESE spring of 2013 3 COWS SELL

Sandpoint Proud Formera 7913

175 Angus commercial bred heifers calf siredsons. by AI’d to Connealy Consensus and cleanedHasup abybullConsensus Sandpoint Primrose 7925 Connealy Consensus 7229.

Due in the spring of 2013

THESE 3 COWS SELL

Sandpoint Blackcap 7755 Sandpoint Proud Formera 7913

Has a bull calf sired by SAV First Class 0207.

Due 2/15/2013 to SAV First Class 0207.

If you want a return on investment, the sons of these high-producing cows have averaged over $4,800 per bull in the last two Sandpoint Performance bull sales.

Many of the cows selling have served as direct donors for our ET program and many are daughters of some of the breed’s best cows and cow families.

Sandpoint Primrose 7925

on Superior Video Auction

Has a bull calf sired by 11 YEARS Connealy Consensus STRONG 7229.

Sandpoint Blackcap 7755

JOHN WIDDOWSON, PRESIDENT MJW 15175 US Hwy 30 • Lodgepole, NE 69149 308.483.5100 Office • 308.390.5697 John’s Cell john@sandpointcattle.com • WWW.SANDPOINTCATTLE.COM

Has a bull calf sired by

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11 Annual Production Female Sale 11thth Annual Production Female Sale

Design by Chrisman Cattle Services

Y768 • 3/4 Simm • Bred to Step Up Sire: Beef Maker • Dam: Hollywood Queen

70Y • Safe to I-80 Sire: Monopoly • Dam: Meyer

PB Simm • Bred to Step Up Sire: TNT Ever Ready • Dam: Limit Up

Y301 • 3/4 Simm • Safe to Priority Sire: Precise • Dam: Yardley

Purebred Hereford • Safe to Carpe Diem Sire: Duster • Dam: Remitall Online

THIS DONOR SELLS!

Blackberry • Meyer 734 x Belle Last 6 calves avg’d over $14,000!

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Catalog online at www.ebersale.com

Sale Managers: Val & Lori Eberspacher Office 507-532-6694 Cell 612 805-7405 Kelly Schmidt 406-599-2395 Sale Chairmen: Steve Reimer 605-680-1939 & Kip Julson 605-351-9088

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4th Annual

Selling

20 Bred Heifers 25 Bred cows 35 open Heifers

Z1: DOB: 2-7-12 • Black • Polled PB Zoom x S1 by Blackman.

S1’s dam is THSF Queens Gal, the granddam of BWL Hardcore.

Z731 DOB: 3-1-12 • Black • Blaze Face Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Sandeen’s Crowdpleaser x T731 (Blackman x Fame).

A real fancy, thick ended heifer with style to burn.

Guest Consignors:

Sloup Simmentals Nick, Bill & Scott Sloup (402) 641-2936 Handsaker Simmentals Gary Handsaker or Jerad Meinhardt (515)231-7042 (515) 382-6678 Anderson Simmentals Jay Anderson (308) 246-5361

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J&C Simmentals Bob, Jay, and Clark Volk

Jay Volk: 402-720-7596 (mobile) Bob Volk: 402-478-4350 • 402-720-0469 (M) Clark Volk: 402-478-4503

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20604 US Hwy 30 • Arlington, NE 68002 Email: volkjk@aol.com • Fax: 402-478-4350

Selling 135 HEAD! 100 Bred Heifers, 15 Fall Calving Pairs, 10 Fancy Show Heifers, 10 Fall Breeding Age Bulls

Sale Location: Beatrice 77 Livestock, Beatrice, Nebraska SOME OF NEBRASKA’S FiNEST SiMMENTAL AND SiMANGUS™ GENETiCS!

Bred to SS/PRS High Voltage

LHT Ms. Maximus 216Y LHT Mr Maximus 38W x 0216

Bred to Longs Sheer Pleasure

LHT Ms. Rodman 83Y

JSAR Mr Rodman 39HKR x LHT Ranch Hand 113W

Bred to GW Premium Beef 021TS

BC1 Y132

Gonsior Laredos Dream x T724

Bred to Barstow Cash

BC1 Y1140

Gonsior Laredos Dream x CNS Dream On

Bred to BF Mr. Confidence

JZ Ms. Jenka 08Y

GEF Open Bar x BC Lookout 7024

Bred to GCF Mr. Amigo

LHT Ms. Time Out 321X

FBF Time OUt 767T x LHT Ms Reality 166N

515 E Pine Road, Wymore, NE 68466 Guest Consignors Loren 402-645-8306 or Burken Cattle Co. 402-469-1966 402-230-0812 State Line Simmental 402-239-0843 Scott 402-645-8194 B&L Cattle Co. 402-643-5071 or 402-239-1272 Neumann Farms 402-520-2962

Bred to GCF Mr. Amigo

LHT Ms. Mulberry 300X

Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P x Ankony Ms Daumers R57

Fall PB Show Heifer Prospect

LHT Ms. Rosey 230Y

STF Dominance T171 x Lazy H Miss Remington

Bred to SS/PRS High Voltage

LHT Ms. Bismark 38Y

SAV Bismarck x Lazy H Miss Remington

Sale Managers: Eberspacher Ent. Office 507-532-6694 • Cell 612-805-7405 Kelly Schmidt 406-599-2395 sales@ebersale.com www.ebersale.com

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Fall Roundup

“One of the fanciest offerings of replacement quality Angus females to sell anywhere this fall!”

Customer Appreciation Sale VOLUME III

Saturday, November 17 • 12:30 p.m. MST Sheridan Livestock Auction, Rushville, Nebraska

Expecting 1500–2000 head of top end, replacement quality females… all carrying the proven genetics of Whitestone–Krebs, including: • Weaned heifer calves

• Bred heifers

• Young bred cows

For more information, contact:

Whitestone–Krebs (308) 282-2021 Office (308) 360-1949 Eldon Krebs

Sheridan Livestock Auction

(308) 360-1972 Ty Krebs

(308) 327-2400

(308) 360-3223 Jake Scott

(308) 360-0236 Dan Otte

For updates and a specific listing of consignments closer to sale day, visit www.whitestonekrebs.com

All cattle are eligible for the Futurity Show in ‘12.

Online catalog www.herefordamerica.com For catalog or more information: Philip Eggers 605-351-5438 Don/Peg Zilverberg 605/852-2966 Jeff Lounsbery 605/351-4419 Jerry Rausch 605/948-2146

Lot 8

Lot 23

Lot 34

Sale Day Phones: Art Handel 605/391-8233 (mobile) Marc Hotchkiss 605/490-1513 C Levi Landers 308/730-1396

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Sire – HD Swagger Dam – SS auguSta PriDe 3118

SS December Dream Sire – Venture Dam – aF margieS Dream LaDy 05

Sire HD Swagger Dam – SS reViVaL 804

SS Man Up • Sire – SS wHat’S uP Dam Jm mona’S maSterPiece

Sire HD Swagger Dam – SS Dream LaDy 925

Sire- SS wHat’S uP Dam – SS Dream LaDy 419

Sire – SuLL gncc eLDoraDo Dam – SS reViVaL 423

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Commentary

A Little Bit About a Whole Lot of Things

by Evan Rayl

The financial reward for producing high-quality cattle can’t be ignored today. Consumer demand is changing the industry.

The University of Missouri and a consortium of beef-related companies announced a strategy on August 30th for the industry to adapt to and profit from these new consumer preferences.

This project will join all facets of the industry to work together to produce high-demand products. “The U.S. Cattle industry is nearing a critical point because of a shortage of cattle that grade upper Choice or Prime,” said David Patterson, professor of Animal Science at NU’s College of Agriculture, food, and Natural Resources. This program is the result of a Federal Grant received by the University of Missouri to improve Beef Cattle carcasses and feed efficiency. To obtain more details, go to www.quality-beef.com. Toward the center of the page is a bold headline that says QB Guidelines. If you click on the line below it that reads “QB Program Guidelines - August 2012,” a pdf will pop up with information about the program as well as contact information.

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.

Anyone who keeps learning stays young.

The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

Recently Lock 27 on the Mississippi River (just north of St. Louis) was closed for five days due to damage to a rock filled steel cylinder. Barges rub against the cylinder to line up for going into the locks. However, the level of the river was so low the barges were rubbing against an unshielded portion of the cylinder. A hole worn in the cylinder by the barges allowed rock to escape and block the barges path into the lock. Before repairs could be made and the lock could be reopened, blocked traffic had grown to 63 tug boats and 455 barges. These barges held as much material as 6,100 rail cars, part of it corn and soybeans. The congestion from all the tug boats and barges was relieved within three days after repair work was completed.

Last time the river was this low, in 1988, estimates of a lock being closed resulted in a loss of a billion dollars in river traffic.

Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than trying to solve them.

A 69 year old Coos County, Oregon farmer was eaten by his own 700 pound pet hogs recently. Terry Vance Garner who was 69, never returned to his residence after he went out to feed the animals. He was found by a family member, who discovered his dentures and a few small pieces of his body. Authorities believe he had some medical emergency, fell over, and was consumed by his own hogs. It is being investigated, however, to be sure there was no foul play. His brother said, “Terry was a good-hearted guy, who had several hogs, as well as a number of birds and turkeys running around his acreage. Piglets from the sows were often sold to local 4-H youth. It is unusual for anyone to keep hogs till they weigh 700 pounds, unless they live in Iowa and are trying to win the “Big Boar Contest” at the State Fair.

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Recently a 650 pound bull got loose at 3400 Scott Street in Des Moines. The location is just south of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. People who regularly attend the State Fair know 34th Street as the one that comes up to the center of the south side of the fairgrounds. In short order, a couple of cowboys brought their horses to town to rope the bull and drag him back into his pen. Of much more interest to me was that the article mentioned just days before, Des Moines police shot and killed a mountain lion in the north part of the city. Just more confirmation of a mountain lion I have seen on our own farm a couple times in recent years.

You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do.

Kansas is one state that is winning the battle with feral hogs.

Forty states have feral hogs with Kansas being the closest to eliminating them. The State of Kansas has 1,000 of them, with 800 hogs in Barber County in southeast Kansas. The state has used aerial gunning and extensive trapping, and banning sport hunting since 2006, when there were 2,500 feral hogs. “A lot of other states are watching Kansas closely,” said Seth Swafford, USDA wildlife services director for Iowa and Missouri. In the United States there are 5 million wild hogs causing nearly $1.5 billion in damage to crops, lawns, wildlife habitat and by introducing diseases to domestic animals last year.

The most important history is the history we make today.

Ever hear of Goatober? I figure not, but it is a promotion to get people to eat more goat meat. So why should anyone want to do such a thing? Because male goats are a mostly unused part of the production of goat cheese. It has a distinctive flavor and texture plus it is highly nutritious. Compared to cow’s milk cheese it has 8% more protein, 20% more calcium, 20 fewer calories and 4 grams less fat. Only problem is most male goats are of no value unless someone eats them. Thus the nationwide promotion to eat excess male goat so more cheese can be produced.

If money is your hope for security in this world, you will not have it.

The only real security is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.

A Stratford, Texas man turned himself in to authorities after he was charged with third degree felony livestock theft. Aaron Smith, 40, stole 22 head of cattle on 3 different occasions from a rancher in the Texas Panhandle. The cattle were valued at $20,000 and owned by Smith’s employer at the time. Later Smith tried to sell 14 head of cattle in Oklahoma. Auction barn workers noticed the cattle had fresh brands placed over existing brands, a crime in itself. The cattle were traced back to the Texas owner. Smith is out on bond and could face up to a $10,000 fine and 10 years in jail.

Coming together is a beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) President and CEO Wayne Pacelle is seeking a seat on the board of directors of Tyson Foods Inc., and he is getting help toward this end from corporate raider/investor Carl Icahn. Pacelle’s goal of joining the board of Tyson is to get them to discontinue use of gestation stalls throughout their hog systems. Last February at their annual shareholder meeting, Tyson elected seven people to its board and

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Maternal Power Female Sale Online Sale • Saturday, November 17, 2012

Selling a solid set of registered Angus females! Complete sale listing, videos and photos available online at www.cwcattlesales.com or www.rockcreeklivestock.com

Geppert’s Rock Creek Livestock

Kevin & Helen Geppert 25525 406th Ave. • Mitchell, SD 57301 E-mail: sdangus@santel.net www.rockcreeklivestock.com Kevin: 605-770-3544 • Weston: 605-933-1387

• Guest Conisgnor:

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Thomas Ranch

Troy 605-973-2448 thomas@venturecomm.net Sale Consultants:

Chris Effling 605-769-0142 Jason Krick 605-870-1802 Cattle can be viewed anytime prior to sale Bid online or on the phone

She Sells!

RCL Blackbird 2617

DAKOTA CLUB CALF SALE SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 17, 2012

te New Da !! & Time

Crossbreds, Herefords, Shorthorns, Angus, Maine Anjou, & ChiAngus Influence All popular AI sires represented!

Calf pictures can be found at www.clubcalves.com/dakotaclubcalfsale.htm For more information, contact:

Rick Geppert (605) 697-7892 • Sale Day Phone: 605-372-8000

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Sioux Falls Regional Livestock Auction Barn I-29 exit, Canton, South Dakota

50 head of

steers, heifers, Bred Cows & Semen

Sell @ 5:00 pm

KGH Miss Beyond 1134Y GCF Beyond x GFI Machine K36 Purebred Simmental Bred to BC Lookout

EIR Y205

HXC Conquest 4405P x OHRR Dakota Copper 29K • Red Angus Bred to Make Mimi

D765 Tonya W952

HARB Pendleton 765JH x Genetics By Design 049 Bred to MAC TL Triple Stack

ES Y41

OCC Prototype 847P x ES Dakota NK68 SimAngus™ Bred to Hooks Shear Force 38K

KGH Miss Reese 11Y

GCF Beyond x CNS Dream On L186 PB Simmental Bred to TJ Sharper Image

JK Candy Rose 198

DLS Next Instinct 941 x River Hills Kahuna 175M Bred to Mogck Upward 1030

ES Y91

Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 x OCC Paxton 730P • 3/4 SimAngus™ Bred to Hover Dam

RDP Fara Y98

KCC Saginaw 6W x ES Kilowat KH19 3/4 SimAngus™ Bred to SS Ebonys Grandmaster

D4216 Angela T7205

D Preferred Stock P4216 x Vermilion Nebraska L270 Bred to WAGR Dream Catcher

Also selling 3 Ranch Broke Horses!

PRoDuCTIon SAlE GuEST BREEDERS: Pischel Simmental O’Neil, NE • 402-336-4545 • 402-394-7200 Cell Healy Simmental Irene, SD • 605-263-3876 • 605-660-3880 Cell Ford Farms • Bruce, SD • 605-690-5614 Dikoff Ranch Onaka, SD • 605-447-5851 • 605-380-7560 Cell Justin Dikoff • Wecota, SD • 605-290-0635 Sale information online at www.ebersale.com Bid live online at www.DVAuction.com

PRoDuCTIon SAlE MAnAGEMEnT:

Eichacker Simmental Steve & Cathy Eichacker • Raphael & Judy 25446 445th Avenue • Salem, SD 57058 605-425-2391 Home • 605-421-1152 Cell

Val & Lori Eberspacher Office 507-532-6694 Cell 612-805-7405 Kelly Schmidt 406-599-2395 www.ebersale.com

JK Angus

Jeff & Susan Kapperman • Montrose, SD 605-363-3302 Home • 605-940-5104 Cell

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guest Consignor: guest Consignor:

several top several showtop heifer show heifer prospects, prospects, toptop endshow bred top end bred several heifer several top show heifer heifers, strong heifers, pairs strong and pairs herd and prospects, top end bred herd bull prospects bull strong prospects featured featured once once prospects, top pairs end bred heifers, and herd again this again year! this year! heifers, strong pairs and herd bull prospects featured once bull prospects again featured this year!once again this year!

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1454 70th Ave. 1454 70th Ave. The Katzenberger Family 250 715-308-1347 310th St. Mark Friedrich Eric Katzenberger Eric Katzenberger 608-214-1154 608-214-1154 • ekatz@tds.net • ekatz@tds.net 715-308-1347 Roberts, WI 54023 Roberts, WI 54023 N1153 Clarno Rd., Monroe, WI 53566 Wilson, WI 54027 1454 70th Ave. Aaron Katzenberger Aaron Katzenberger 815-291-8866 815-291-8866 Lance Wirth, manager Wirth, The Katzenberger Family 250 Lance 310th St. manager 715-760-2350 715-760-2350 cell cell Mark Friedrich Eric Katzenberger 608-214-1154 • ekatz@tds.net 715-308-1347 WI 54023 NickClarno 815-291-8869 Nick 815-291-8869 CellWilson, 715-377-6876 Cell 54027 715-377-6876 N1153 Rd., Monroe, WI 53566 markfriedrich@yahoo.com markfriedrich@yahoo.com WI 1454Roberts, 70th Ave. Aaron Katzenberger 815-291-8866 Lance Wirth, manager 715-760-2350 cell Eric Katzenberger 608-214-1154 • ekatz@tds.net 715-308-1347 www.plumriverranch.com www.plumriverranch.com Roberts, WI 54023 Nick 815-291-8869 Cell 715-377-6876 markfriedrich@yahoo.com Aaron Katzenberger 815-291-8866 Lance manager cell catalogs 715-760-2350 willcatalogs be mailedwill by be request. mailedcontact by request. one contact of the sale one owners ofWirth, theorsalevisit owners our website or visitwww.plumriverranch.com our website www.plumriverranch.com for more information. for more information. www.plumriverranch.com Nick 815-291-8869 Cell 715-377-6876 markfriedrich@yahoo.com

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January 12, 2013 Office: 618-546-5035 • Cell: 812-243-1676 www.guyercattle.com

Catalogs available upon request only.

Sale Management ...

Dwyer Cattle Services Bob 309-337-1404 Nick 309-337-6404

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This years sale currently consists of the most elite set of bred cows and heifers, outstanding show heifer prospects, and some of the top genetic packages in the industry. New to the sale this year will be the addition of guest consignors. We would like to allow our past buyers to take the opportunity to use this sale as a marketing channel for their past purchases as well as the progeny from those purchases. Thus if you have purchased cattle or genetic lots in the past and would like to have the opportunity to consign cattle into this year's sale please feel free to contact us. At Guyer Cattle we look forward to working with our past as well as our future customers in order to develop our herds into some of the most prominent and progressive in the industry.

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Saturday, November 24 - On the farm at 1 pm Just off US 36 and I-69 near Middletown, Indiana

25% Simmental - GF Maximus x 2100M Angus She sells bred to STCC Long Haul

"LOLA" - UPGRADE'S GREATEST DAUGHTER! 2012 Indiana State Fair Supreme Champion Female 2012 AJSA Summer Classic Grand Champion Female 2012 National Western Stock Show Reserve Champion Female Selling the first right to flush Nov. 24th - Owned with Clearwater & Tingle

Our Best Replacements & Show Prospects

Including exclusive access to several syndicated sires and the first-ever access to several of our winning donor cows.

50% Simmental - SVF Steel Force x OCC Anchor x STCC Vanity Fair This 2012 NWSS Calf Champion sells bred to SVF Right of Way

EXAR Lassie 3211 by TC Moonshine 001 This donor sells bred to SAV Bismark

SEE THEM ANYTIME ON THE FARM or IN LOUISVILLE!

50% SimAngus by STCC Long Haul Our best heifer calves sell here!

Ebony’s Trademark x SS U-Nights Misti M706M This Indiana Champion sells bred to Optimus Prime

SIMMENTAL - SIMANGUS - SHORTHORN Hay - Straw - Grain

6591 W County Road 625 N Middletown, Indiana 47356

765.620.1700 - Scott 765.620.0733 - Jeff www.trennepohlfarms.com

For more information or to reserve your copy of our Right By Design catalog, visit primetimeagrimarketing.com or call the auction managers at 419.862.0117.

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“Little Bit” continued from page 20 left the seat of the late Don Tyson unfilled. The company said in an announcement, “We are not surprised Wayne Pacelle wants to sit on our board. We are handling his nomination according to the law and our company’s by-laws. We are committed to humane animal treatment and expect the same from the independent family farmers who supply us with chickens, hogs, and cattle.”

Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.

All quotes listed here are from Henry Ford Orascom Industries will build a $1.4 billion fertilizer plant in Lee County in southeast Iowa (the largest ever economic investment in Iowa’s history). The plant will create 2,500 construction jobs, 165 permanent jobs, and hundreds of ancillary jobs to supply and support the plant. It is estimated that over the next 40 years of expected life of the plant, farmers will save $29.6 billion (annually $740 million). Tax incentives were needed to level the playing field between Iowa and Illinois, as the effective corporate tax rate is twice as high in Iowa as it is in Illinois. In the end, Iowa will see an increase in taxes collected, not a loss of money.

More than 98 percent of the incentives are a reduction in taxes that would never have been collected in that state without the Tyler Muir:Layout 1 9/19/12 11:56 AM Page 1 fertilizer plant. n

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Spring Heifer Calves Fall Yearlings Spring Bred Heifers Fall 2yr old Pairs Spring Bred Cows Fall Cow/Calf Pairs Long Yearling Bulls

dECEMBER 1, 2012 lUNCH AT nOON - sALE AT 1:30PM cst

An offering of elite genetic opportunity.

Angus

Angus

PHF Pauline 004 of 831 RU AAA# 17320652

Roundup 7005 x PHF Pauline 831 of 1055 RP Will have a calf at side sale day by PHF Replication 0807.

CED I+8 BW I+.8 WW I+52 YW I+88 Milk I+17 $W +30.53

Angus

PHF Rita 1051 of 1035 263C

PHF Rita 1081 of 1169 KF

EXAR 263C x GRC Rita 1035 of 114 095 Bred to SAV Bismarck 5682 for a spring calf.

Frontman R001 x PHF Rita 1169 of 3643 338 Bred to PHF Replication 0807 for a spring calf.

AAA# 17159851

CED +9 BW -.4 WW +51 YW +95 Milk +30 Marb I+.73 RE I+.51 $W +33.41 $B +72.03

Simmental

SimAngus

Miss CCF Sassy X200 Selling 1/2 Interest ASA# 2577365

Trendsetter x Sazerac :: Bred to Dream Doctor

CE 6.1 BW 2.1 WW 57.9 YW 82.6 Milk 19.3 Marb 0.34 REA 0.53 API 98.9 TI 61.7

75 Lots Featuring:

AAA# 17318090

CED I+8 BW I+1.2 WW I+49 YW I+85 Milk I+24 $W +30.50

Simmental

M2C Sadie 161Y ASA# 2616562

Dream Doctor x Future Made :: Bred to M2C Alkaline CE 5.9 BW 2.2 WW 57.0 YW 76.7 Milk 22.4 Marb 0.15 REA 0.58 API 107.4 TI 60.1

M2CPHFC Above & Beyond 187Y ASA# 2638187

Stone Henge x Dream Doctor :: September open heifer CE 10.7 BW 1.3 WW 58.7 YW 86.6 Milk 25.5 Marb 0.25 REA 0.59 API 124 TI 65

Cattle Sired By: BC Lookout 7024, SAV Bismarck 5682, Connealy Final Product, EXAR 263C, Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C, Leachman Prowess G136T & more!

Video will be available to view at: www.CattleInDemand.com & www.pleasanthillfarms.com

Gil & Mary Cowles, Owners

Contact Us for more information:

270.843.9021 :: Jerod Metzger, Manager

270.779.6260 :: Jered Shipman, Marketing Agent

806.983.7226

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Gala Review Annual Annual Female Female Production Production Sale Sale

December December 8, 8, 2012 2012 •• Noon Noon

DaEsRo Prudence 1246 614SA DaEsRo Prudence 1246 614SA

DaEsRo Pride 1207 644 DaEsRo Pride 1207 644

2-4-2012 2-4-2012 Sire: PanamaJack 336U • Dam’s Sire: Right Time 338 Sire: PanamaJack 336U • Dam’s Sire: Right Time 338

DaEsRo Perfection 1225 3206 DaEsRo Perfection 1225 3206

1-2-2012 Sire: SydGen CC&7 •1-2-2012 Dam’s Sire: SAV Treveler 004 Sire: SydGen CC&7 • Dam’s Sire: SAV Treveler 004

DaEsRo Perfection 1206 9163 DaEsRo Perfection 1206 9163

1-2-2012 1-2-2012 Sire: Sire: Sydgen Sydgen CC&7 CC&7 •• Dam’s Dam’s Sire: Sire: MA MA In In Focus Focus 756-232 756-232

1-19-2012 1-19-2012 Sire: Sire: Sitz Sitz Upward Upward 307R 307R •• Dam’s Dam’s Sire: Sire: Twister Twister

Selling: Show Show Heifers Heifers •• Herd Herd Sire Sire Prospects Prospects •• Bred Bred Heifers Heifers •• Bred Bred Cows Cows •• Fall Fall Pairs Pairs

Guest Consignors

Koch Angus Angus Farm Farm Koch Dennis & Susan Koch 1359 276th Street Letts, IA 52754

MR MR Cattle Cattle Co Co Matt & Emily Rogers 1989 Union Ave Wilton, IA 52778

Wishing Well Angus Mike & Jamie Wells 24146 118th Street Columbus Junction, IA 52738

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Owners Bob & Marillyn Schlutz, Owners

Home Home (319) (319) 728-3281 728-3281 •• Cell Cell (563) (563) 299-6916 299-6916 Office Office (319) (319) 728-2201 728-2201 Bruce Kiesewetter, Manager (319)726-3025 • (319) 750-2359 cell 260 Colonels Drive, Box 66 Columbus Junction, IA 52738 rwschlutz@aol.com Committed to Excellence since 1949

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Starmak Cattle Co. 46548 271st St. • Tea, SD 57064 Matt & Erin Knock 605-360-5456

Guest Consigner: Ridge Cattle Co. Jeff & Amber Lounsbery

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Selling 115 Lots Open Show Prospects Elite Bred Females Embryo Opportunities Herd Sire Prospects View sale live and bid online at:

HS Elegant Star Z426H Silveiras Style x HS/HSF Ultrastar U14K March Show Heifer Prospect

Mr NLC Upgrade x AJE Gabby R7 February Show Heifer Prospect

HS American Girl Z27K Sandeen SOS x GCC What A Girl 101W January Show Heifer Prospect

Flying B Cut Above x BHS/JF Antoinettes Joy N32 • April Show Heifer Prospect

HS/HSF Uppin R Expectation Z14L

HS Stop & Look Z18W BC Lookout x HS Stop & Stare U118L February Show Heifer Prospect

HS/HSF TBSF Snazzy T221Z Silveiras Style x HS/HSF Beautiful Dream February Show Heifer Prospect

AJE Lady Gaga Z34

AJE Miss Belle Z7

Mr NLC Upgrade x SVF/HS Expecting A Dream • March Show Heifer Prospect

HSF Danica Y107 Welsh Dew It Right x HSF Dana N41 Bred to K-Ler Make It Rain

Offering you the best from our herds!

For more information and a sale catalog, please contact sale management.

HSF Jenna Z201 WSJ Encore x HSF Tabatha P33 January Show Heifer Prospect

Professional Sale Management:

320-847-2015 • 320-394-2118 320-894-5953 • Clara City, MN

952-955-1580 • 952-201-8662

507-532-6694 • 507-828-7089 Marshall, MN

Val and Lori Eberspacher, Sale Managers Office 507-532-6694 • Cell 612-805-7405 Kelly Schmidt 406-599-2395 sales@ebersale.com • www.ebersale.com

Guest Partners: Thompson Breeding Stock 515-223-9550 (Home) 515-368-1098 (Rick) 515-341-2700 (Randy) • Mel Boehland Cattle Company • Elm Mound Farms 608-486-4035 or 970-481-1144 • Learns Simmental 218-556-7489

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February 18th - 24th, 2013 Buffalo County Fairgrounds | Kearney, Nebraska

12 Cattle Breed Shows & Sales, Ranch Horse Competition & Sale, and many more events!

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Montecito 63W

Fall 2 Past 012 u Rig re Avai hts lable

SVF Steel Force S701 x KS Miss She’s So Sweet

• • • RS&T Paris Paris 18Z• • • AJE/PB Montecito x JMC Tootsie March Show Heifer Prospect

• • • RS&T Steel Lady • • • SVF Steel Force S701 x Eblen Cow Bred to GW Predestined 701T

SELLING 3 MONTECITO DAUGHTERS ON NOV. 23RD!

• • • RS&T Roulette 4Z • • • AJE/PB Montecito x RS&T Golden Ticket January Show Heifer Prospect Also selling 3 full sib embryos on Nov. 23rd!

• • • RS&T Golden Flight 49Z • • • AJE/PB Montecito x SS Goldilocks 564E May Show Heifer Prospect

• • • RS&T Aimee Triumph 24Y • • • RS&T Triumph 724T x Wishing Well Aimee Bred to STF Smokin Hot

• • • RS&T Chisolms Pride 14Z • • • Sandeen Chisholm x Sandeen Lady 09 March Show Heifer Prospect

View videos & catalog online at www.ebersale.com • Sale will be live with online bidding at LiveAuctions.tv

For more information and a sale catalog, contact sale management or: John, Becky, Scott and Jordan Cowger 10000 County Road 222 • Savannah, MO 64485 John Cowger 816-262-2607 Scott Cowger 816-304-0371 Manager: Andrew Lautt 620/767-2156

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• • • Ruby NFF Rhythm Z214 • • • R&R Chamberlain X744 x Rhythm 418P March Show Heifer Prospect

• • • Rubys Rhythm 202Z • • • Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 x Double R Shes The One K18 • Jan. Show Heifer Prospect

• • • Rubys Rhythm 228Z • • • Silveiras Style 9808 x Double R Shes The One K18 • Feb. Show Heifer Prospect

• • • Ruby NFF Rhythm Z074 • • • SAV Bismarck 5682 x Rhythm 418P Feb. Show Heifer Prospect

• • • Rubys Rhythm Z231 • • • SVF/NJC Built Right x Rubys Rhythm S647 March Show Heifer Prospect

• • • Ruby AJE Firefly Z227 • • • R&R Chamberlain X744 x JSF Firefly Feb. Show Heifer Prospect

• • • LUK Kiara 236Z • • • Rubys Wide Open 909W x 5136 March Show Heifer Prospect

• • • Rubys Rhythm Z295 • • • SAV Bismarck 5682 x Double R Shes The One K18 • March Show Heifer Prospect

• • • Ruby CF Princess 286Z • • • LBS The Foreman 702T x B&L Real Princess April Show Heifer Prospect

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Your November Angus Journal® will include our new sale book which will be packed with information and photos of the offering.

Your November Angus Journal® will include our new sale book which will be packed with information and photos of the offering.

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•• Lot Lot 11 is is the the opportunity opportunity to to flush flush any any cow cow in in the the herd herd to to the the bull bull of of your your choice. choice. ® • Eleven donors and five Pathfinder Dams, including the dam of Sedalia. ® Lot 24 24 • Eleven donors and five Pathfinder Dams, including the dam of Sedalia.

Lot Docility and and HP HP EPDs EPDs printed printed on on all all animals. animals.

•• Docility 2050 2050 Our largest largest offering offering of of progeny progeny by by the the $53,333 $53,333 SydGen SydGen DOC DOC 9017.

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•• Our •• Three Three sons sons and and two two daughters daughters of of the the $20,000 $20,000 top-selling top-selling female female at at the the 2011 Missouri Angus Futurity, SydGen Anita 8611.

2011 Missouri Angus Futurity, SydGen Anita 8611.

Big Big spread spread on on this this • Flush sister to Basin Payweight 107S, from the Lucy family. powerful powerful Connection Connection son son • Flush sister to Basin Payweight 107S, from the Lucy family.

Our largest largest progeny progeny offering offering ever ever by by the the rare rare and and valuable valuable SydGen SydGen 928 928 out •• Our out of of aa two-year-old two-year-old “Whiskey” Destination 5420, along with ten units of semen selling in two lots of five.

“Whiskey” daughter. daughter. He He posted posted the the highest highest ADG ADG • Five sons and one daughter of SydGen CC&7 from SydGen Forever Lady of the entire fall yearling 4413, the dam of Trust and Dealer. bull division.

• 75 of the fall bulls had adj. REA of 15 sq. in. or higher. A son of SydGen Journey 7655 set a new SydGen record with adj. REA scan of 19.5 sq. in.

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Past “honor graduates” of this annual production sale include some of the top multi-trait leading sires ever identified in the Angus breed, including: SydGen CC&7 SydGen Mandate 6079 SydGen Turbo 6684 SydGen Contact 2063 SydGen 1407 Corona 2016 SydGen Rocky Road 2060 SydGen Bullet SydGen Focus 2088 SydGen Storm 8504 SydGen Trust 6228 SydGen Sure Bet SydGen Dealer Dealer SydGen SydGen SydGen Googol Googol SydGen SydGen Sedalia Sedalia 8166 8166

This fall heifer and five powerful flush brothers to her should gather a lot of attention on sale day. They are sired by SydGen CC&7, out of SydGen Forever Lady 4413, who is also the dam dam of of Trust Trust and and the Dealer.

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SAF Fame SAF Focus of ER SAF Connection SAF Strategy 9015 SAF Focus 9095 SAF Directive SAF Neutron SAF 598 Bando 5175 SydGen Journey 8200 SydGen Rock 7064 SydGen Diamond 8499 SydGen 928 928 Destination Destination 5420 5420 SydGen SydGen SydGen DOC DOC 9017 9017

15th 15th Annual Annual SydGen SydGen Influence Influence Heifer Heifer Sale Sale

After After our our production production sale, sale, at at about about 77 pm, pm, we we will will host host our our 14th 14th Annual Annual SydGen SydGen Influence Influence Sale Sale at at Callaway Callaway Livestock Livestock Center Center at at Kingdom Kingdom City, City, MO. MO. Several Several of of our our best best customers customers will will sell sell about about 100 100 head head of of top top commercial commercial bred bred heifers. heifers.

1997 1997 CAB® CAB® Seedstock Seedstock “Commitment “Commitment to to Excellence” Excellence” Award Award 2001 2001 BIF BIF Seedstock Seedstock Producer Producer of of the the Year Year Award Award For For more more information information on on our our sale sale offering, offering, or or for for semen semen and and certificates certificates on on our our herd herd sires, call 573-581-1225. sires, call 573-581-1225.

All breeding animals are tested free of AM, NH, CA, M1 or D2, or have no pedigree risk.

AllFor breeding animals areon tested free offering, of AM, NH, CA,semen M1 or and D2, certificates or have no on pedigree risk. more information our sale or for our herd For more information on our sale or for semen and certificates on our herd sires,offering, call 573-581-1225. sires, call 573-581-1225.

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The Price of a Good Ultrasound Pregnancy Check

By Toby Muller

Sure enough, one of the questions I’ll get before I hang up the phone with a new ultrasound customer is “How much do you get per head?” At this point there is usually a brief pause as I try to quickly assess the last 3 minutes of conversation. Where are the cattle? How many are we doing? Am I going that way soon for any other jobs? Did he say he had a squeeze chute or a hydraulic? It’s usually at that point that I give them an estimate of what it will cost and book a date to run the cattle through. My goal, along with most of the technicians in the industry, “is to provide this technology as affordably as possible and give everyone the opportunity to use it.” What I’d like to say to the people that haven’t made the call to

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ultrasound their cows is: You can’t afford not to do it.

An ultrasound machine in an experienced hand can be nearly infallible in my opinion (and obviously my opinion is biased). Other methods, as many of you have experienced, can have a certain degree of error. So what does that cost you? Well I’m not that smart, but my dumb-farmer math says that a buck a day doesn’t feed a cow anymore and if you carry a couple extra mouths six months or so that adds up to be more than just a couple three hundred dollars.

That’s not to mention the cows that may have “accidently” been sold. If there happens to be a snow storm during calving season and you know which cows to lock up tight, the money savings just keep going up.

Preg-check ultrasound is for everybody that owns a cow. Find an experienced and competent technician and give it a try. With one the cost is low, The speed is fast and the accuracy is astounding.

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SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2012 • OMAHA, NEBRASKA HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AK-SAR-BEN 4-H STOCK SHOW

HSC FITTING CHALLENGE 1ST PLACE TEAM Cody Schulz, Cagney Effling & Chesney Effling

2ND PLACE TEAM, York Co. Nebraska Atlanta Marande, Allee Marande & Jesse Hoblyn

Each team member won a Sullivan’s aluminum chute

Each team member won a Boss blower

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4TH PLACE, Warren Co. Iowa Reed McCormick, Kaylee Miller & Kaleb Miller

Each team member won a Sullivan’s show box

Each team member won a Sullivan’s turbo fan

Each member of the Top 5 teams additionally won 750 pounds of Honor® Show Chow® feed, a set of Andis Clippers, e-Zall Foamers, 5 bags of Eagle Valley bedding, an Ultra Ova cap and a pair of Tasco sunglasses.

All participants that entered the Honor® Show Chow® Fitting Challenge received a HSC windbreaker, e-Zall It’s Gone, Sullivan’s fitting supplies, a free bag of Purina® Pre-Con™ and free HSC bag feed coupons.

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Training a Calf to Lead

Training a calf to lead is the next step. How you handle it, will let them know who is boss. If they get away from you, they will soon learn that all they have to do is put their head down and you can’t hang on. Then it maybe hard to teach them other wise. Here are some suggestions!

1. You need to have a small place where the calf will not be able to get away from you.

Also, it needs to have good footing so you will not trip or slip. Lead them along the fence, with your body toward the center of the pen.

2. Next, be sure to have someone behind to twist the tail to make it move forward. Sometimes just the presence of someone being there will make them move forward. Move your body away from the fence so the calf has a small path open to move forward, jerk three or more times forward on the halter to trigger them to move. If you have no response, then have the person behind them twist it’s tail. If they get moving to fast or want to run, push their head into the fence so they will stop. Be sure to keep their head high so they can’t get it down and twist away from you.

3. Once you regain control open up the path again place the forth picture here and repeat these steps again and again until they have the idea of “three jerks” means move.

4. Most importantly, when ever you are leading your calf, even if it is just to the wash stall, lead it with it’s head up.

Never wrap the rope around your hand or body!

Good luck! If you have any questions feel free to call, Chuck McCullough 641-344-5566 Karen McCullough 641-344-5548

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Fremont, Nebraska s, Donors and Opens, Breden Select G etic Lots LLSF Tango & Selling one Flush Force Embryos by Steel

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BF Miss Crysteel Tango — daughter of Steel Force x LL SF Tango that sold in the 2011 Mike Hartman Sale full sib to Embryos Selling in GP 2012

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Starving a Profit Out of a Beef Cow

by Evan Rayl

In the last five years, most all beef cows in America have suffered at least two severe insults to their body condition and reproductive system. In the northern states, cows first suffered through a seven month long winter with extreme cold and huge snowfall including several blizzards, followed a couple years later by one of the worst droughts on record. In the southern states, cows experienced two consecutive years of history making drought in a row. So many cows were culled during this time, it was difficult to find a market for them. Everyone in the cattle business is hoping there will not be yet another summer of drought in any area of the United States.

In both situations mentioned above, beef cows not only suffered from difficult weather, but in many cases cattlemen lacked neither the quantity or quality of feed necessary to care for their cattle. In either case the body condition of cows dropped to levels where they either weaned a very light calf and/or failed to rebreed.

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of feed and doesn’t have the money to buy feed to take care of his cows properly.

The beef cow does a wonderful job of utilizing feed and forage on a farm or ranch that is not useful for any other purpose.

Cows will grub out of the ground radishes or turnips and eat bad batches and outdated breakfast food, cookies, and candy bars. But too many times, cow owners will try to get by with poor quality feed and forage that is only of value when combined with good quality nutritional supplements. It has been tried many times and many ways, but it is impossible “to starve a profit out of a beef cow.”

In just the past week, I’ve been told about all three of the following cow herd situations: 1) a herd where calves were being weaned 200 pounds below normal, 2) a herd where cows preg checked with 20% opens, and 3) a herd where calves weaned at 750 pounds and all 40 cows in the herd were with calf. There was only one difference between the third and the first two herds. The cows in the third herd were on short grass, as were the first two herds, but supplements saved the day for the third herd so it will show a good profit in a drought year.

With drought requiring daily supplement for cows, tubs or lick tanks are a good solution. If liquid is available, and herd size is sufficient, lick tanks are the least expensive way to go.

Under current circumstances, good management will allow the herd owner to make a nice profit by supplementing the grass and rough feed he has available. In difficult times like this, good management is so very important. n

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Texas Details New Traceability Rule The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has approved a cattle traceability rule requiring that all adult beef cattle in Texas have an approved form of permanent identification in place at change of ownership. The rule, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2013, comes in advance of the expected final rule from the USDA on animal traceability.Although testing of adult cattle is no longer required with the rule change, all sexually intact cattle, or those 18 months and older that are changing ownership must still be officially identified with TAHC-approved permanent identification.

The change primarily affects beef cattle, as dairy cattle in Texas have had an even more stringent identification requirement in place since 2008.

Before August 2011, official identification devices such as ear tags were applied automatically at the time a brucellosis test was performed. The inadvertent loss of the identification devices applied to cattle when brucellosis testing stopped has threatened TAHC’s ability to effectively trace cattle as part of any ongoing disease investigation.TAHC has said that the new traceability rule will help preserve its ability to identify and trace animal movements quickly and effectively, regardless of the disease.The most commonly used devices include USDA metal tags, brucellosis calfhood vaccination tags, U.S. origin 840 series Radio Frequency Identification tags (RFID) and breed registration tattoos or firebrands. Producers are encouraged to contact their veterinarian or TAHC to determine which method of tagging will be best for their operation.

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Management and Budget (OMB) urging the agency to conduct a thorough cost analysis. The coalition has claimed that, if implemented, the USDA’s Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program would cost the cattle industry $1.3 billion annually. The 16 organizations have argued that an estimated 50 million cattle crossing state lines each year, not the 30 million estimated by the USDA. Acceptable forms of official identification: As of October 4, 2012 • USDA alphanumeric National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) tags (USDA silver metal ear tags) • USDA brucellosis calfhood vaccination tags (USDA orange RFID and alphanumeric metal ear tags) • Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) tags, including

9-digit American ID number • Official breed association registration tattoo (uniquely associated with an animal) • Official breed association registration freeze or fire brand (uniquely identifying the animal) • USDA approved 15-digit Animal Identification Number (AIN) tags for official identification of individual animals. Four forms of official AIN tags are available: • Manufacturer code prefix "900" series RFID tags only acceptable if traceable back to herd owner. * USA prefix RFID tags • Country code prefix "840" series RFID tags. (Producers who use the "840" series must have their premises registered.)

• Country code prefix "840" series non-RFID tags. (Producers who use the "840" series must have their premises registered.)

• A commercially produced cattle-style clip, flap or button tag that identifies the owner and includes a unique animal number in the herd.

The TAHC also is considering approval for other types of identification.

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Selling:

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7:00 PM CST • at the Farmer City Fairgrounds 35 SteerS, 38 HeiferS, 10 BredS ::

11 Angus Steers • 16 Angus Heifers • 8 Simmental Steers • 7 Simmental Heifers • 3 Shorthorn Steers • 1 Shorthorn Plus Steer • 3 Shorthorn Plus Heifers • 12 XBred Steers • 3 Chi Heifer • 9 Maine Heifers For anyone that does not know us, we are a family that has been in the cattle business going back to 1835. We really concentrate and dedicate ourselves to raising high quality, sound, productive steers, heifers, and bulls. We take pride and really enjoy working with both young 4Hers and cattle producers that share the same passion of the business as we do. We are having our 29th Club Calf sale this year, and if you’ve never been to one, it truly is a blast to the past. this is an auction style format where we set a sale order and just sell cattle. our sale will start at 7pm and will be done by 8:15pm. We do not beg for bids or bore you with any details about the animal’s pedigree. all the steers, heifers, and bred heifers are available for viewing at our farm at any time, until we move all the animals to the sale facility on November 16th. No cattle are sold prior to the sale. All cattle are sold to the highest bidder. All cattle are broke to halter.

2011 Sale average :: $1750 - SteerS • $2900 - HeiferS • $3000 - BredS our family really appreciates your interest and would love to help you in any way possible. Please feel free to reach out to any of us.

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Sandeen Sim/Angus Genetics Presents • Buildin’ A Brand Sandeen Sim/Angus Genetics Presents

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Sandeen Bull 2386 • ASA #: 2642004 • BW 1.8 • WW 72.9 • YW 113.5 • Milk 21.2 • API 108.0 2386 is the most impressive 3/4 Simmental bull we have ever had the pleasure of raising. This Upgrade son goes back to the famed Coleman Donna 386 cow family who is one of the backbone cow families in our Sim/Angus herd. His dam, by Meyer 734, is a full sibling to Sandeen Donna Donna 8386 who has placed This bull packs1629 tremendous Sandeen Lady 17615 bred heifers into this year’s sale.Sandeen growth potential in a moderate, stylish, and efficient sound moving package.

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Sandeen Bull 2386 • ASA #: 2642004 • BW 1.8 • WW 72.9 • YW 113.5 • Milk 21.2 • API 108.0 2386 is the most impressive 3/4 Simmental bull we have ever had the pleasure of raising. This Upgrade son goes back to the famed Coleman Donna 386 cow family who is one of the backbone cow families in our Sim/Angus herd. His dam, by Meyer 734, is a full sibling to Sandeen Donna Donna 8386 8386 who who has has placed placed 5 5 bred bred heifers heifers into into this this year’s year’s sale. sale. This This bull bull packs packs tremendous tremendous growth growth potential potential in in a a moderate, moderate, stylish, stylish, and and efficient efficient sound sound moving moving package. package.

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I was driving home the other night when I realized just how much the kids absorb by listening to my conversations.

They sounded like adults discussing the different sale cattle and whether or not we should go check the waterers when we got back. What made me laugh was when Tucker wondered aloud when we would see Queeny again. As most of you know, Queeny is one of our Hereford cows with all sorts of personality. Taylor’s comment back to him, “It’s okay Tuck she is just getting flushed. She’ll be back soon.” I have to say its odd hearing a three year old be so matter a fact about flushing a cow!

There are so many parents and families in this industry that I admire a great deal. Their dedication and passion for passing on, not only knowledge of good livestock genetics, but life lessons as well, is a real inspiration and promises a bright future for the industry.

That being said, I have gotten to know Rick and Kim Poff over the past seven plus years. I have been lucky enough to watch their twin girls grow up, even though they are a few states away! I had to laugh because the other evening I got a voicemail from young Taylor Poff. She asked me to call her back Taylor Poff Tatumn Poff because she needed to ask me a question. When I talked to her dad, Rick, he said she had a long list of questions after looking through the last Livestock Plus. Before ClearCreek2 BC:Layout PMa little.

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I finally got caught up with Taylor she was way more interested in talking to my Taylor and Tucker, too. We decided the kids are like modern day pen pals!

The girls are five years old and I just love how involved they are in actually clipping on their cattle at shows and being involved with their parents. Rick told me that they WILL be ready to clip on their own when they reach 4-H age. That is admirable. I know there are many of you that are sharing, with kids, your knowledge and skills that are so imperative for their futures in the agricultural industry.

I’d like to end with a photo submitted by a proud grandmother, Shelly Hoskins, of her grandson, Brystol Druckenmiller. The photo actually made me tear up! This picture was taken at the Wayne County Rodeo during the National Anthem. What a thoughtful, kind young man for removing his hat and showing respect for I what I believe is a very important symbol of our country and our military. Thank you Jeff and Ashley Druckenmilller for raising a respectful young man!

I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving and, as always. keep our country and our military in your prayers. This free counrty that we are living in, is truly something to be thankful for.

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For a catalog or more information about the Green Valley program please visit www.greenvalleycattle.com or contact our marketing agent at: GVC Frontier Lady 272M by New Frontier 295 P.O. Box 85 - Elmore, OH 43416 419.862.0117 - voice For a catalog or more information about the Green Valley program please visit www.greenvalleycattle.com 419.862.0119 - fax or contact our marketing agent at: primetimeagrimarketing.com P.O. Box 85 - Elmore, OH 43416 419.862.0117 - voice 419.862.0119 - fax primetimeagrimarketing.com

April 87% MA - GOETFemale The Maine Man x GVC Special Delivery e 2012 Green Valley Big Picture Sale Our best 2012 calves sell Nov. 17th and they are better than ever!

Saturday, November 17th - On the ranch near Atkinson, NE

See the Cattle On the Ranch or Online Now! Selling 85 Green Valley Angus & Maine-Anjou Females

February 50% MA - SAV Pioneer x GVC Statesman x GVC Sarah Hope 401P Herd-building genetics and winning quality!

March 87% MA - GVC Suh 01W x GVC Incredabull

PERFORMANCE•QUALITY•VALUE SUCCESS•ENJOYMENT

April 75% MA - GVC Closing Bell x GVC Law Man

Miss Green Valley 535R by NAGE Wide Track 94J The dam of GVC Suh plus more than $105,000 from 7 calves She sells in our stoutest female offering ever!

April 75% MA - First Impression x GVC Special Delivery

March 87% MA - GVC Silverado x Black Smoker x GVC Jazzmyn 001L The very best blends of our freshest and most-proven genetics!

GVC Frontier Lady 272M by New Frontier 295 The dam of the $51,000 GVC Settler and many more top producers She sells as a special Angus highlight!

February 75% MA - Maine Man x GVC Incredabull

DENNIS GARWOOD FAMILY 46974 866 Road • Atkinson, NE 68713 (402) 925-2970 - (402) 340-4788 www.greenvalleycattle.com Miss Green Valley 574R by Mr Black Smoker Tremendous versatility and top production!

February Angus - GVC Settler x GAR Grid Maker

March 87% MA - GVC Suh x GVC Special Delivery

For a catalog or more information about the Green Valley program please visit www.greenvalleycattle.com or contact our marketing agent at: P.O. Box 85 - Elmore, OH 43416 419.862.0117 - voice 419.862.0119 - fax primetimeagrimarketing.com

GVC Danae 118X by GVC Closing Bell One of the best from our elite bred heifer offering!

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