2018 Heart Beat Mar/Apr 2018 by Precision Marketing

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • MAR/APR 2018

ADVERTISERS Boyer Limousin............................9 Flint Hills Choice Sale..................7 Fullblood Limousin Alliance........8 Graven-Glendenning-Lamkins Stockman’s Classic Sale...............19 Great American Pie Sale.............33 LIMIGENE...........................3, 35 Linhart Limousn........................23 Ludens Family Limousin............25 MC Marketing Management......24 Mill Road Limousin...................12 North Country Foundation Sale... 15 Peterson Limousin Farms...........39 Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin........11 Pinegar Limousin.......... 5, 21, IBC Rockin’ R Ranch........................17 ROM’N Limousin.....................41 Schott Limousin Ranch..............40 Super C Limousin......................26 The Roundup Sale.....................27 Thomas Farms...........................37 Vaughn Farms............................13 Vorthmann Limousin.............. IFC Wulf Limousin...................... OBC

inhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa, was named “Marketing Booster of the Year” by the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) January 8, 2018. The ceremony took place at the DoubleTree Hotel during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. This award recognizes a seedstock producer who has demonstrated a strong commitment to commercial cattle producers. The program’s humble beginning began in 1979 in Minnesota as a junior show project for two brothers, Charles and John. In the fall of 1983, the family sold their feed business and moved closer to their roots. They bought the main farm and brought 15 of their best cows with them. They slowly began to build up their cattle numbers. In 1990, they purchased another piece of ground and have been building the program ever since. Since 2003, they have expanded their

Congratulations to Charles, Aaron, Lana and David Linhart, Linhart Limousin of Leon, IA, for their selection as the NALF Marketing Booster of the Year. Kiley McKinna presented the Linharts with their award at the annual banquet in Denver. herd from 50 head to the nearly 700 producing cows they maintain today. The Linhart family is the epitome of a family operation. The family consists of David and Lana along

with their son, Charles, and his wife, Heather, and their three sons, Aaron, Kyle and Kevin. While each family member has their defined role, they Linhart, Continued on page 3

Commercial Calves with Limousin Influence are Right for the Market

he purpose of Limousin influenced calves in the commercial industry is to increase profitability for the producer through a high performing calf which will

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STATE NEWS Iowa News..................................24 Kansas News..............................26 Minnesota News........................28 Missouri News...........................28 Nebraska News...........................29 South Dakota News...................30 Wisconsin News.........................32

yield at harvest time a choice quality carcass with a higher percentage of red meat. The high yield of Limousin genetics has always been the mark

Time-Dated Material

NEWS Back In Time...................... 3 & 16 Covering Ground.........................4 Fullblood Limousin Alliance......32 Heartland Calendar......................6 Heartland Highlights.................34 Heartland Regional Entry Form... 20 Junior Beat.................................22 NWSS Coverage.................... 8-17 On The Road Again.....................6 Recipe of the Month....................7 Sale Reports......................... 36-42

Linhart Limousin Named NALF “Marketing Booster of the Year”

Heartland Limousin Association • 23244 Gopher Drive• East Bethel, MN 55005

Tent city at the NWSS

of the Limousin advantage. With increased docility across Limousin bloodlines, and the addition of LimFlex genetics which influence the quality grade, Limousin influenced calves are in demand throughout the commercial industry. Having stated the premise for using Limousin breeding, a Joint Venture between the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) and the Heartland Limousin Association (HLA) was agreed to at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado, in January. We believe our product is right for the industry. We believe we can maximize profits and increase the bottom line for our commercial producers. We also believe that the Commerical Calves, Continued on page 3

Mark your calendar now for our Annual VL Private Treaty Sale SEPTEMBER 29.

ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR SALE… Cows. Pairs. Bulls. Bred Heifers. Your Call or Visit is Always Welcome.

The 2018 Heartland Regional Junior Show is slated for May 25-27 in Council Bluffs, Iowa,

ROGER & ANN VORTHMANN

at the Westfair Fairgrounds. We are located

31112 Hwy. 6 • Treynor, IA 51575 Roger 402/981-1621 ann-roger@cattleplanet.com www.vorthmannlimousin.com

8 miles from there and would love to have you come out to the farm to preview our private treaty sale offering.

DEB VORTHMANN 12506 290th Street • Silver City, Iowa 51571 402/515-7714 • deb@cattleplanet.com

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Linhart, Continued from OFC are all more than willing to roll up their sleeves and pitch in whenever and wherever a helping hand is needed. This goes from calving to getting the show and sale cattle ready, delivering bulls, and making sure the feed company is running on all cylinders. Their location in Leon, Iowa, is in the heart of southern Iowa’s cow-calf country. They market 180 bulls per year, mostly to commercial cattlemen, while selling select females to fellow breeders. Their bull and heifer development facility along with the sale facility and ET center allow them to manage an aggressive AI and ET program while collecting and submitting all the necessary weights and measures required by today’s successful seedstock producers. Charles has served two terms on the NALF board, including vice president, and he was elected as a board member again this year. He has also served as president of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association. Today Charles is the primary force behind the cattle operation, his brother, John, is in charge of CTI, and David and Lana oversee the family’s successful businesses.

Commerical Calves, Continued from OFC increased demand of Limousin influenced feeder calves will result in an increased demand for females to produce these calves. Therefore, due to the increased demand and limited availability, NALF and the HLA will sponsor and promote a possible sale of spring bred commercial heifers and young cows that will meet the criteria of carrying a Limousin influenced calf. If there is enough interest, a fall sale will be initiated. The sale entries must be of high quality. If you are interested in consigning cattle to such an endeavor, please contact one of the commercial committee members listed below by May 1, 2018. We would need a minimum of 300 bred females. The indications are that commercial producers will buy our product if we have the numbers. Committee members: Dan Hunt, Oxford, NE, 308/991-3373 Curt Wieczorek, Mt. Vernon, SD, 605/999-1298 Joey Freund, Elizabeth, CO, 303841-7901 Randy Corns, Altoona, KS, 620/750-0294 Glenn Treftz, Wetonka, SD, 605/380-0014 Casey Fanta, Morris, MN, 320/288-6128 Other contacts are: Mark Anderson, Denver, CO, 303/220-1693 Dean Summerbell, East Bethel, MN, 612/963-3799 Gene Raymond, Garnett, KS, 785/448-8026 Austin Hager, Karlsruhe, ND, 701/525-6363.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? We received this amusing photo from a commercial cattlemen in Woodworth, North Dakota. We hope you have fun identifying the gentlemen in the middle. Bev Summerbell Questions: 1.) Can you identify the man in the middle? 2.) Have you ever seen him dressed like this? If so, where? 3.) Do you know the other two men in the photo?

See answers on page 16.

The

Tradition Continues… With Celebration and Careful Consideration, we Confirm the Consistent Customer Service that has been our Commitment will not Change. Each Customer we have served is a valued one and with the development of enhanced Communications techniques, Mike and Sarah will Carry this Challenge forward.

Congratulations, Mike and Sarah Ludens! Custody of our Customers are in your Capable hands. Wishing you an Exciting Future Herman and Judy Symens • 605-698-4870

Semen Sales • 1-800-722-2079 Michael and Sarah Ludens 45242 287th Street • Hurley, South Dakota 57036 cell: 605/360-1191 • email: limigene@outlook.com

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By Dean Summerbell

t seems volatility is the key word when it comes to predicting 2018 slaughter prices for beef. One report seems to think 2018 will be equal to 2017. However, early 2017 prices were substantially lower

OFFICERS Jim Venner............................. President Bart Mitchell.................. Vice President Bob Bosch...............................Secretary Randy Corns.......................... Treasurer

than November and December of 2017. Early January prices seemed to reflect the 2017 early prices. Let’s hope the market will reflect an increase as we progress throughout 2018. It is predicted that the increase

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY & ADVERTISING SALES DEAN SUMMERBELL 23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005 Cell: (612) 963-3799 e-mail: bjsummerbell@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

IOWA Bob Bosch (515) 491-9163 Indianola, IA

MISSOURI

Shaun Edwards (660) 441-0811 New Bloomfield, MO

SOUTH DAKOTA

NEBRASKA

Glenn Treftz (605) 380-0014 Wetonka, SD

Mark Nutter (308) 645-2514 Thedford, NE

KANSAS

WISCONSIN

Randy Corns (620) 750-0924 Altoona, KS

Bart Mitchell (608) 553-8070 Boscobel, WI

MINNESOTA

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Casey Fanta (320) 288-6128 Starbuck, MN

Ann Vorthmann (712) 566-2863 31112 Hwy. 6, Treynor, IA 51575-6231

MEMBERS AT LARGE Jim Venner Breda, IA 51436 (712) 830-8381

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in the national cow herd will slow a bit compared to last year but still the supply will be slightly above 2017. The increased economy may increase the popularity of beef as the average take home pay should increase thanks to the new tax code. I want to thank all of the exhibitors who took cattle to the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver January 7-10, 2018. It is extremely expensive to undertake the trip for a lot of the breeders. I appreciate both the cattle exhibitors on the Hill and those breeders who brought bulls for the Pen and Carload shows. It is the exhibitors who make the NWSS in Denver what it is. Thank You! A new feature was added to the NWSS Open Bull Show on the Hill this year. Exhibitors in the Pen and Carload Shows were allowed to enter one bull from their Pen or Carload in the Open Show Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Congratulations to Heartland breeders Franseen Limousin and Lonely Valley Seedstock for participating in this event. The January U.S. Drought Monitor, according to the Stock Exchange, still shows severe drought conditions in the northern plains, especially in

the west river area of South Dakota. Only two states in the Heartland, Minnesota and Wisconsin, are drought free. Hopefully, winter snows and more important spring rain will provide relief. The severe weather has a huge impact on the livestock supply. Cattle moving from drought stricken areas to states which have adequate moisture and grass has always been an indicator of prices. Hopefully, the improved economy will increase the demand for U.S. beef in both the local as well as the export markets. Please review and consider your involvement in the proposed commercial bred female sale (Heart Beat front page article). We need to be proactive in the competitive arena of beef production and offer ways in which we, as a breed, can build popularity with our product. We have a great product to offer. Beverly and I look forward to seeing many of our readers at the spring sales, state meetings and banquets. Being active in our associations provide many benefits for everyone. Increased involvement will strengthen our position promoting Limousin genetics, widen our circle of Limouisn contacts, and gain new customers.

Thank You Dean and I would like to thank Charlie and Nancy Hunt of Oxford, Nebraska, for rescuing us January 29, 2018, when we had major car trouble. As we were driving to Burwell, Nebraska, the morning of January 29, the car shuddered and shook. We were hoping it was just a case of bad gas; however, that was not the case. Following the Bullis Creek Sale, Charlie and Nancy followed us to the Chrysler dealer in Kearney where they said they would check the vehicle to determine the problem. The Hunts took us back to their

home, where we had a lovely visit and spent the night. The problem was solved the next day and the broken ignition coil was replaced. By 2:00 p.m., the car was repaired and we were on our way to Rapid City, South Dakota, for the Black Hills Stock Show.

Mission Statement of the Heartland Limousin Association The purpose for which the HLA is organized is to serve as a service organization designed to promote and further enhance the Limousin breed of cattle in the seven state area comprised of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD and WI. The goals for the Association shall include promotion, strengthening state and junior associations within the region; development of a regional publication; improvement of communication and a unified attitude of breeders; to provide market information and expertise; to serve as a coordinator of events between the Association and the industry; to increase breeder involvement; and to strengthen ties between the NALF and the Heartland Limousin Association.

MARCH 17, 2018 • 1 P.M. • AT THE FARM • SPRINGFIELD, MO SELLING 100 LOTS … Bulls. Breds. Show-Heifer Prospects.

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Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018 keep these things in mind as we continue on into 2018. To be Happy in 2018 You Must: Let go of what’s gone, Be grateful for what remains, And Look forward to what is on the way!

By Bev Summerbell

veryone talks about making New Year’s resolutions after the first of the year. We’re now a couple of months into the New Year and I wonder how many of those resolutions are still being kept. I know many of us say we are going to lose weight, exercise more, spend more

time reading or visiting friends, and the list goes on and on. We may start out great but somewhere along the line, with our busy schedules, resolutions seem to go by the way side and are forgotten. I found this neat saying on Facebook. Perhaps we should

HEARTLAND CALENDAR

MARCH___________________________________________ 3 Linhart Limousin “Business Done Right” Annual Bull Sale, at the farm Leon, IA 3 Schuppe Farms 28rh Annual Bull Sale - Sterling, CO 4 North Country Foundation Sale - Sparta, WI 5 DeRungs Limousin Sale - Madison, SD 9 Kansas Limousin Breeders Assn. Annual Meeting & Benefit Auction El Dorado, KS 10 KLBA Flint Hills Choice Sale - Ed Dorado, KS 11 Glendenning J Bar J/Graven Land & Cattle/Lamkins Bull Sale - Lebanon, MO 11 Boyer Limousin Annual Production Sale, at the farm - Liberty, NE 17 Vaughn Farms “Genetics for the Future” Sale - Napoleon, ND 17 Pinegar Limousin “Herdbuilder XXIV” Sale, at the farm - Springfield, MO 24 Minnesota Limousin Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet & Benefit Auction, American Legion Club - Litchfield, MN 26 Hager Cattle Co. 12th Annual Bull Sale - Mandan, ND

APRIL_____________________________________________ 5 Wulf Cattle Pre-sale Seminar, at the farm - Morris, MN 6 Wulf Cattle “Opportunity Sale of 2018,” at the farm - Morris, MN 6 Schilling Cattle Second Annual Bull Sale - Oakley, KS 7 Ludens Family Limousin Annual Production Sale, at the farm - Viborg, SD 11 Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin 40th Annual Production Sale, at the farm Pukwana, SD 14 Missouri Limousin Breeders Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction - Lebanon, MO 15 The “Great American Pie” Sale - Lebanon, MO 21 The Roundup Sale - Fort Smith, AR 24 Linhart Limousin “Divas Online Fall-Born Heifer Sale” - Leon, IA 28 Pinegar Limousin “Road to the Rockies” Sale & “Select Breeders Sale,” the farm - Springfield, MO

MAY______________________________________________ 12 Thomas Farms Fullblood Limousin Sale, at the ranch - Leslie, AR 25-26 Heartland Regional Show, Westfair Fairgrounds - Council Bluffs, IA 27 Iowa Limousin Assn. Junior Field Day, Westfair Fairgrounds Council Bluffs, IA

I need to remember the first one,“Let go of what’s gone.” I tend to dwell on mistakes I make, errors I missed when proofing the Heart Beat, and pictures I think I should have taken for the paper. It’s important to remember to “Be grateful for what remains.” Although Dean and I agonize over our busy schedule and wonder how we will ever get to all the events, we always seem to manage. People have stepped up and given me a ride from one sale to another, provided a place to stay when I was stranded, and have assisted with information for the Heart Beat. The biggest thing that both Dean and I are grateful for are the MANY friends we have made since taking this job in August of 2001. That has been a real blessing, and when we get notes from our Limousin friends on Facebook, receive cards or emails, it just reaffirms what great people we have in the Limousin breed. The last comment in this post was to “Look forward to what is on the

way!” For most of my life, things went as planned. Ever since I was a little girl, I always said I wanted to be a teacher. I started out in my teen years as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. After high school I went to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, majoring in Elementary Education and Journalism. Dean and I were married in April 1965, and I started my teaching career in Wahoo, Nebraska. Dean and I moved to Minnesota the following year where we both taught for 34 years before retiring in 1999. I spent my years in elementary education and Dean taught high school American History. We thought we had our life planned out, we would make some extra cash subbing and in our leisure time we would travel. We could not have imagined how our life would change, starting in August of 2001. That is when we began our “second career” with the Heartland Limousin Association. It has been quite an adventure traveling across not only the Upper Midwest, but also across the United States and Canada to sales, shows and other Limousin events. You never know what lies “just around the corner.” We took a “leap of faith” back in 2001 and here we are, 17 years later, still traveling and promoting Limousin genetics.

Sara (Delight) and Alex Roberts of Cabool, MO, brought their baby girl, Zoey, to the Fullblood Limousin Alliance meeting in Branson, MO. Dale and Terri McLellan of Lantry, SD, proudly announce the birth of their great-grandson, Clinton Jay, son of the late Clint Farlee and Raven. He was born December 20, 2017, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. and 19 in. long. He is the grandson of Shane and Kayla Farlee.

A changing of the guard. Judy and Herman Symens passed the torch of LIMIGene to Mike Ludens.

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Every time Dean and I travel to Iowa for a sale or show, we always like to stop and get a Maid-Rite. They have become a favorite for both of us. I have seen several recipes for Maid-Rites, the original “loose meat sandwich” on the Internet. In other states they may be known as a Tavern, a Steamer, a Big T or a Tastee. Here is a recipe that closely resembles the original sandwich.

Maid-Rite INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground beef 1 t. sugar ¼ cup water ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 T. yellow mustard 1 t. salt and 1 t. pepper DIRECTIONS • In a large skillet, combine beef, water, mustard, sugar, 1 t. salt and 1 t. pepper. • Simmer over medium heat until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes. • Break up any clumps of meat and stir in onion. • Serve meat on buns with toppings such as ketchup, mustard, and pickles. • This recipe makes four servings.

Jerry Effertz of Velva, ND, outgoing national chairman of the NCBA Federation, the check-off division of the NCBA, gave his retirement and farewell remarks at the convention. He is pictured holding a pair of custom made spurs with his wife, Norma, and daughters, Kayla (Craig) Kleven, and Maria (Mike) Hanson.

SATURDAY • MARCH 10, 2018 • 1:00 P.M. El Dorado Livestock Auction, El Dorado, KS (2593 SE U.S. Hwy. 54)

SELLING LIMOUSIN BULLS & FEMALES • FULLBLOOD • PUREBRED • LIM-FLEX Yearlings, Fall Yearlings & 2-Year-Old Bulls • Pairs, Bred Females & Open Heifers Also, featuring several commercial heifers bred to Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls

SALE BARN PHONE: (316) 320-3212 AUCTIONEER: RANDY WOODWARD (918) 557-3095

SCHEDULE:

SALE SPONSORED BY:

FRIDAY MARCH 9, 2018 5:00 P.M. Cattle in place and available for viewing. 6:00 P.M. KLBA Meeting and Benefit (silent auction)

Kansas Limousin Breeders Association For more information or a catalog, contact Jerry Meek (913) 594-1453 or email: limobullptal@gmail.com

SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2018 8:00 A.M. Cattle available for viewing. 1:00 P.M. Flint Hills Choice Sale

Visit our website:

www.kansaslimousin.org

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NALF Annual Meeting Held in Denver

T To Learn More About Fullblood Limousin Visit Our Website:

www.fullbloodlimousinalliance.org

Fullblood Limousin are the ideal complement to British-based cattle. The first breed to develop a docility EPD, Limousin cattle have more than 20 years of documented docility improvement.

he North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) held it’s annual membership meeting and election of board members Monday morning, January 8, 2018, at the National Western Club in Denver, Colorado. Four new members were elected to serve three-year terms on the board. They are Charles Linhart of Leon, Iowa, Randy Corns of Altoona, Kansas, Bruce Lawrence of Anton, Texas, and Wade Beckman of Roberts, Idaho. Curt Wieczorek of Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, was reelected to a second three-year term. Joe Moore of Raphine, Virginia, was elected to serve out the remainder of Gary Gates term who resigned in April of 2017. The NALF board would like to thank the four retiring board members for their service. Those retiring are Dennis Alt, Shawnee, Kansas, Fred Wacker, Miles City

Montana, Chris Milam, Olmstead, Kentucky, and Chad Settje, Creston, Nebraska. The annual meeting included the “State of the Breed” review given by Mark Anderson, NALF Executive Director. In addition, committee reports were given, a financial review was presented by Gary Fuchs, NALF treasurer, and Robert Loewen, auditor; and the minutes from the last meeting were voted on by the members. Rebecca Ferda, chairman, gave an update on the International Limousin Congress (ILC) that will be held in Denver, Colorado July 19-27, 2018. She encouraged members to register to take part in the five or 10-day package. This is an opportunity to exchange industry and research knowledge with Limousin breeders from across the world. Those attending will leave with memories and lasting friendships.

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The 2018 NALF Board of Director: (front row) Gary Fuchs, President; Dexter Edwards, Vice President; Jim Bob Henrickson, Secretary; Austin Hager, Treasurer; Curt Wieczorek, Member at Large; Bret Begert, President Ex-Officio; Joey Freund. (back row) Randy Corns, Bruce Lawrence, Greg Blaydes, Joe Moore, Dan Hunt, Charles Linhart, Gene Raymond, Dr. Mark Barker, and Mark Anderson, Executive Director.

The NALF membership gathered early in the morning for their annual memebrship meeting in Denver.

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BOYER

LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX PRODUCTION SALE

SUN., MARCH 11 - 1 p.m.

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AT THE FARM • LIBERTY, NEBRASKA

SELLING

40 LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX BULLS 35 REG. & COMM. OPEN REPLACEMENT HEIFERS

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SALE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Emphasis on Calving-Ease, Growth & Quiet Dispositions • Mostly Black • Unconditional 1st Breeding Season Guarantee • Free Boarding until April 1, 2018 • Complimentary Lunch

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Mr Elite Society 317

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Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Heartland Exhibitors Honored for MOE Standings

esults of the 2017 Medal of Excellence (MOE) standings were announced at the Genetics on Ice Banquet at the DoubleTree Hotel in Denver, Colorado, January 8, 2018. Congratulations to the following Heartland exhibitors for their success in the show ring this past year.

NATIONAL STANDINGS

Purebred Female—Gold Award went to FWLY Purple Ribbon owned by Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas. This female was also #1 in the South-Central Region. Lim-Flex Female—Bronze Award went to AUTO Zadie 467D ET owned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. This female was also #1 in the Central Region. Purebred Bull—Gold Award went to ELCX Cabin Fever 273C owned by Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, Missouri, and Edwards Land & Cattle Co of Beulaville, North Carolina. This bull was also #1 in the Central Region. Bronze Award went to SEEE Deadliest Catch ET owned by Scott Edwards of Higginsville, Missouri. This bull was also #2 in the Central Region. Dam—Gold Award went to WLR Prada owned by Wies Limousin Ranch, Deb Vorthmann of Silver City, Iowa, and Shelby Skinner of Boliver, Missouri. Silver Award went to AUTO Rebeca 292S owned by Pinegar Limousin. Bronze Award went to AUTO Mabelline 267Z owned by Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, Missouri.

REGIONAL STANDINGS

Purebred Females Mid-Western—#1—went to MJMS Dolly 17D owned by Ben Spencer of Gibbon, Nebraska. #3—went to California Girl owned by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, South Dakota. (tie) #3—went to LLJB Adalida 3226A owned by Alexa Montagne. Lim-Flex Females Central—#3—went to AUTO Natasha 433D owned by Pinegar Limousin. Mid-Western—#1—went to AUTO Dana 265D owned by Ben Spencer of Gibbon, Nebraska. #2—went to SSTO Caitlyn 5818C owned by Ben Spencer. #3—went to DJ Dazzle Me owned by Alexa Montagne Purebred Bulls Central—#3—went to AUTO Lucky Guy 140D ET owned by Baker Limousin Farms of Fulton, Missouri. Mid-Western—#1—went to LASW Mr. Echo 02E owned by Whitwer Limousin of Blue Springs, Nebraska. Lim-Flex Bulls Central—#1— went to ELCX Cabin Fever 273C owned by Wies Limousin Ranch and Edwards Land & Cattle Co. #3—went to Rockin P Tom-Tom 702C owned by Ranae Pole of Windyville, Missouri. Mid-Western—#3—went to LASW Mr. Exclusive 04E owned by Whitwer Limousin.

Kevin Ochsner Selected NALF “Promoter of the Year”

evin Ochsner, Ochsner Limousin, of Kersey, Colorado, was selected as the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) “Promoter of the Year.” He was recognized at the annual NALF banquet held January 8, 2018, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Denver, Colorado. IOWA • KANSAS • MINNESOTA • MISSOURI • NEBRASKA • SOUTH

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This prestigious award is given to a person or industry who has displayed an active interest or role in promoting the Limousin breed. Kevin and his family have had a positive effect on the beef business through their cattle and consulting businesses. He is the host for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Cattlemen to Cattlemen on RFD-TV. This show has been airing on RFD-TV for 10 years and is a favorite for cattlemen and women of all breeds. In his role as host, Kevin interacts with leaders from across the beef value chain and brings viewers timely market, production, and policy information that impacts the beef industry—all the while being a strong advocate for the beef industry and rural America. After 22 years with the Indianapolis-based consulting companies, Agri Business Group and Adayana, Kevin founded his own consulting firm, Agcellerate LLC in 2014. This group focuses on providing strategic planning, sales/management training, and keynote speaking services to

Congratulations to Kevin and Julie Ochsner upon the selection of the NALF Limousin Promoter of the Year. Presenting the award was Mark Anderson, NALF Executive Director, and Mark Smith. corporations, cooperatives, and industry organizations across the agribusiness industry. His clients include animal health companies, seed/biotech firms, farm machinery manufacturers, breed associations, and commodity organizations across the livestock and crop sectors. Kevin’s parents, Ken and Roberta, began breeding Limousin cattle in

1970. Together with his wife, Julie, and children Caitlyn, Ashlyn and Collin, the Ochsner’s continue to be active Limousin breeders with a herd of 125 registered Limousin and Lim-Flex cows. Ochsner Limousin serves as a satellite producers for Wulf Cattle and operates a local branded beef business, Ochsner TENDERLEAN Beef.

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Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

NWSS Junior Show Crowns Limousin Champions

he National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Junior Limousin Show was Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. The grand champion showman was Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas. Chan Phillips of Maysville, Kentucky evaluated the 43 Purebred and Lim-Flex females. PUREBRED SHOW Maycee Ratliff took home the grand champion banner with FWLY Purple Ribbon, a 5/28/16 double

black, double polled, 81% daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of CLLL Purple Passion 920U. The reserve grand champion title went to Erin Lawrence of Hebron, Ohio, with TASF Dignity 035D, a 4/3/16 homozygous black, polled 81% daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of TASF Whiskey 753B. • Heartland Class Winners Class 781C: Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie, Kansas, with CELL 7135E, a 3/2/17 daughter of CJSL 4200B.

Winning the Limousin junior show was Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, with FWLY Purple Ribbon.

Class 781D: Chase Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, with Riverstone Ever After ET, a 1/10/17 daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X. LIM-FLEX SHOW The grand champion Lim-Flex female was exhibited by Ben Spencer of Gibbon, Nebraska. AUTO Dana 265D ET is a 4/1/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 54% LimFlex daughter of MAGS Aviator out of AUTO Ajay 206A.

The reserve grand champion was WLR Eden ET, a 3/2/17 homozygous black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of MAGS Phantoms Prize exhibited by Sara Sullivan of Dunlap, Iowa. • Heartland Class Winner Class 786B: Sara Sullivan with AUTO Ponder 454D ET, a 10/26/16 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female in the junior show went to Ben Spencer of Gibbon, NE, with AUTO Dana 265D ET.

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Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Level I MOE Show Held in Denver

total of 57 females and 20 bulls competed in the Level I MOE Show in Denver, Colorado, January 9, 2018. Dave Allen of Schulenburg, Texas, evaluated the Purebred Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle in this show. FEMALE SHOW Taking home the Supreme grand champion female banner was the Division IV champion. FWLY Purple Ribbon, a 5/28/16 double black, double polled 81% daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of CLLL Purple Passion 920U exhibited by Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas.

The reserve grand champion female and Division I champion was shown by Sara Sullivan of Dunlap, Iowa, with WLR Eden ET, a 3/2/17 homozygous black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of DVFC Fergie 109T. • Heartland Division Winners Division II reserve champion: Ben Spencer of Gibbon, Nebraska, with Schilling’s Evil Katy, a 2/25/17 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis. Division III champion: Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, Kansas, with SCAS Divine 9350D, a 10/13/16 daughter of SP The Answer 813. Division III reserve champion: Sara Sullivan with AUTO Ponder 454D ET, a 10/26/16 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B. Division VI champion: Paradeis Cattle Co. of Sarcoxie, Missouri, with AUTO Chicago 423C ET, a 9/2/15 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B.

Congratulations to Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, for winning the Supreme grand champion female banner at the 2018 National Western Stock Show Level I MOE show.

• Heartland Class Winner Class 3: Carly Kolterman of Garland, Nebraska, with SHSK Elvera 710E ET, a 4/28/17 daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X. BULL SHOW The grand champion and Division V champion was MAGS Deserves Better, a 4/18/16 homozygous black, polled 50% Lim-Flex son of MAGS Zappo out of MAGS Ydall exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado. The reserve grand champion and reserve Division V champion was LFL Deluxe Edition 6029D ET, a 3/24/16 homozygous black, polled 65% Lim-Flex son of RLBH Air Force One out of LFL Zha Zha 2075Z exhibited by Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, Texas. • Heartland Division Winners Division II champion: Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, with

MRRC Legal 441E ET, a 1/27/17 son of Colburn Primo 5153. Division VII champion: Overmiller Cattle of Smith Center, Kansas, with Schilling’s Civil War ET, a 3/9/15 son of SLGN Yardmaster 125Y. Division VII reserve champion: Ranae Poole of Windyville, Missouri, with Rockin P Tom-Tom 702C, a 4/18/15 son of DHVO Deuce 132R. • Heartland Class Winners Class 26: Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, Missouri, White Valley Ranch of Adair, Oklahoma, and Edwards Land & Cattle Co. of Beulaville, North Carolina, with ELCX Kings Landing 599D ET, a 2/12/16 son of MAGS Xyloid. Class 27: Wulf Cattle of Morris Minnesota, and Pinnacle View Limousin of Quesnel, Britsh Columbia, with Wulfs Command K136C ET, an 8/29/15 son of Wulfs Yankee K689Y.

Sara Sullivan of Dunlap, Iowa, was named reserve grand champion female in the Level I MOE show at the 2018 National Western Stock Show. They also were reserve in the junior Lim-Flex show.

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Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Limousin Events in Denver Conclude with Pen & Carload Show

he Pen and Carload Shows, held Wednesday, January 10, 2018, concluded a busy week of Limousin events at the 2018 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. Fifteen exhibitors brought 16 pens and five carloads for judges Mark Hoge of Good Hope, Illinois; Justin Gleghorn of Amarillo, Texas; and Jonathon Perry of Fayetteville, Tennessee, to evaluate.

PUREBRED PEN OF THREE SHOW The grand champion purebred Pen of Three bulls and the People’s Choice winner was exhibited by Coleman Limousin Ranch of Charlo, Montana. This Division II champion pen of February bulls had an average weight of 1,183 lbs. with an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.65. The reserve grand champion Pen and Division I champion went to J. Yorga Farms, of Flintoft, Saskatchewan. This pen of September bulls had an average weight of 1,522 lbs. and a WDA of 3.13. • Heartland Division Winners Division II reserve champion: ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, South Dakota. Their pen averaged 1,078 lbs. with a WDA of 3.66. Division III champion: Symens Bros. Limousin of Amherst, South Dakota. Their pen averaged 1,012 lbs. with a WDA of 3.61. Division III reserve champion: Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg,

South Dakota. Their pen averaged 840 lbs. with a WDA of 3.06. LIM-FLEX PEN OF THREE SHOW Taking home the grand champion banner with their Lim-Flex Pen of Three bulls was Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, Texas. This Division I champion pen of September bulls had an average weight of 1,522 lbs. and a WDA of 3.12. The reserve grand champion Pen of Three and the People’s Choice Champion was the Division II champion exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado. This pen of February bulls had an average weight of 1,268 with a WDA of 3.82 • Heartland Division Winner Division II reserve champion: Hager Cattle Co. of Karlsruhe, North Dakota. Their pen averaged 1,213 lbs. with a WDA of 3.07. CARLOAD SHOW The grand and reserve grand champion Carloads were both exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle. The grand champion was the Division II champion. This carload of bulls with birth dates from February-April had an average weight of 1,253 with a WDA of 3.84. The reserve grand champion carload, exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle, was also voted the People’s Choice Champion. The Division I champion of March and April bulls had an average weight of 1,979 lbs. with a WDA of 3.01.

The grand champion purebred Pen of Three bulls and People’s Choice winner was exhibited by Coleman Limousin Ranch of Charlo, MT.

J. Yorga Farms, of Flintoft, SK, exhibited the reserve champion Pen of Three purebred bulls.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? Answers: 1.) The cattlemen in the middle, dressed like a trapper, is Jim Schott of McLaughlin, South Dakota. The photo was taken in May of 2010 at the graduation party for Josandra Dockter of Medina, North Dakota. 2.) He wore a similar outfit in Denver during the National Western Stock Show several years ago. He had on a more detailed outfit at that time with a fringed jacket and furs hanging around his neck. Needless to say, when he knocked on our hotel room door and I opened it, I had no idea who it was. 3.) The man on the left is Ed Hintz of Woodworth, North Dakota, and the one on the right is Maynard Dockter of Medina, North Dakota. Questions on page 3.

The grand champion Lim-Flex Pen of Three bulls was owned by Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, TX.

The reserve grand champion Pen of Three and People’s Choice Champion was exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, CO.

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Magness Land & Cattle won the Grand champion Carload banner. • Heartland Division Winner Division II reserve champion: Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota. This carload of February and March red bulls had an average weight of 1,150 with a WDA of 3.65..

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Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018 The Heartland Board of Directors met in Denver to plan the HLA Events for 2018. FR: Casey Fanta, Glenn Treftz, Mark Nutter, Randy Corns, Treasurer, Dean Summerbell, Exececutive Secretary. BR: Bart Mitchell, Vice President, Bob Bosch, Secretary, Emmett Edwards,Proxy for Shaun Edwards. Not Pictured: Jim Venner, President. A large crowd attended the annual NALF banquet January 8 in Denver, CO.

Nine-month-old Wade David May enjoyed his first National Western experience. He is the son of Colton and Morgan (Ratliff) May of Centerveille, KS. Gordon and Earlene Schuppe of Illif, CO, watched the Pen and Carload show.

Kelly Yorga of JYF Limousin of Flintoff, SK, exhibited a pen of bulls at the National Western Pen and Carload show.

South Dakotans Jay Langdeau of Ft. Pierre and Gordy Ludens of Viborg relaxed and enjoyed the open show. Kevin and Julie Ochsner of Kersey, CO, took in the junior and open Hill shows at the NWSS on January 9.

Quiz: Who’s under the hat? NALF board member Gene Raymond of Garnett, KS was intent on making sure his program was updated correctly at the National Western Hill Show.

Dennis Karlsbroten of Decorah, IA, and Glenn Treftz of Wetonka, SD, watched the Pen and Carload show.

“Hey boys, what are we going to give for ’em. Auctioneers Sonny Booth, Chisum Peterson and Ronn Cunningham will see some of the Pen and Carload bulls later this year in the auction ring,

Jerry Wulf and Bob Metzger discuss the cattle market with Jim and Herman Symens in the Wulf Cattle pen at the NWSS.

Heartland members from Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota and Kansas watched the Pen and Carload show at Denver.

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Heartland Regional Show

Eastern Regional Show

May 25-27 - Council Bluff, IA EARLY ENTRY Deadline: May 15, 2018 Entry Fee: $25 per animal Late entries: $50 - accepted until check-in Bedding Fee: $10/head Families must be a member of the Heartland Limousin Association ($50). Birthdate

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June 1-3 - Murfreesboro, TN EARLY ENTRY Deadline: May 15, 2018 Entry Fee: $25 per animal Late entries: $50 - accepted until check-in Bedding Fee: $20 Enter all cattle in Southeast Summer Classic (additional $25 per head)

STEER ENTRY FORM

Herd Prefix & Tattoo

Western Regional Show

June 14-16 - Klamath Falls, OR EARLY ENTRY Deadline: May 15, 2018 Entry Fee: $25 per animal Late entries: $50 - accepted until check-in Enter all cattle in Western Limousin Exposition (additional $25 per head) Registration Number

Refer to Show Rules for animal qualifications. If you need more entry space, please make a copy of the entry form.

Birthdate

Sex

FEMALE/BULL ENTRY FORM

Herd Prefix & Tattoo (required)

Registration #

Animal’s Name

Bred-&-Owned

Refer to Show Rules for animal qualifications. (Note: Bulls must be bred-and-owned.) If you need more entry space, please make a copy of the entry form.

Birthdate

COW-CALF ENTRY FORM

Herd Prefix & Tattoo (required)

Registration #

Animal’s Name

Bred-&-Owned

Cow Calf Refer to Show Rules for animal qualifications. If you need more entry space, please make a copy of the entry form.

I verify that I have read the rules and regulations related to participation and exhibition in the regional junior Limousin shows and agree to adhere to all rules and regulations accordingly. (Must be signed by both exhibitor and parent/advisor to validate entry.)

Exhibitor’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________ Parent’s/Advisor’s Signature: _____________________________

MARCH 17, 2018 • 1 P.M. • AT THE FARM • SPRINGFIELD, MO SELLING 100 LOTS … Bulls. Breds. Show-Heifer Prospects.

AUTO DIVI 236D • 3/28/16 | FB | P/R Posthaven Polled Yellowstone x AUTO Cicily 200P BW: 3.7 WW: 48 YW: 66 MK: 31 MB: -.36 Due 4/1/18 to SVL Polled Franchise (FB/HP)

AUTO DIXIE 235D • 3/29/16 | FB | P/R Posthaven Polled Yellowstone x AUTO Cicily 200P BW: 2.6 WW: 48 YW: 65 MK: 31 MB: -.37 Due 4/8/18 to SVL Polled Franchise (FB/HP) AUTO DESTANI 640D • 5/1/16 | PB | HP/R AUTO Gunn Point 192Y x MAGS Talcum BW: 2.2 WW: 69 YW: 106 MK: 20 MB: -.08 Due 4/8/18 to WASY Bakers Man (HP/R)

AUTO ZADIE 467D • 12/4/16 | LF 60% | HetP/HB

AUTO GINNY 635D • 4/21/16 | LF 75% | HP/HB AUTO Gunn Point 192Y x AUTO Taffy 645Z BW: 1.3 WW: 61 YW: 91 MK: 27 MB: -.06 Due 4/8/18 to AUTO Ace Ventura 557C (HP/HB)

AUTO Lucky Strike 118B x AUTO Mabelline 267Z BW: 2.0 WW: 68 YW: 103 MK: 27 MB: .33 Due 9/10/18 to AUTO Power Plus 133B (HP/HB)

AUTO DALYSE 602D • 1/4/16 | 81% | P/B MAGS Robin Hood 276Y x AUTO Twitter 269Y BW: 2.6 WW: 84 YW: 132 MK: 31 MB: .05 Due 4/1/18 to DHIL Colt 5793C (HP/HB)

AUTO NATASHA 433D • 10/3/16 | LF 68% | HP/HB

AUTO CYLIE 284C • 9/1/15 | LF 68% | P/HetB

AUTO Cruze 132X x PBRS Dutches 790X BW: 1.4 WW: 65 YW: 112 MK: 25 MB: .05 Due 9/10/18 to SBLX First Class (P/HB)

MAGS Ali x MAGS Manuela BW: 3.9 WW: 72 YW: 111 MK: 23 MB: .18 Due 5/2/18 to AUTO Cruze 132X (HP/HB)

AUTO CHEYANNE 440C • 9/15/15 | PB | HP/B MAGS Yip x Carrousels Peaches 4330P BW: 1.5 WW: 54 YW: 83 MK: 20 MB: -.06 Due 4/1/18 to AUTO Real Deal 150B (HP/HB)

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Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Junior Beat

Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN, was in the ring exhibiting the carload of Wulf Cattle bulls at Denver.

Hannah and Sarah Junkans of Henley, MO, watched the junior show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Justus Moser of Morris, MN, took some time away from school to show his heifer in the junior show at the National Western.

These Limousin kiddos found a way to pass the time waiting for the Black Hills Limousin Show to begin.

The hat fits better every year. Neil, “Junior,” Brawner, son of Neil Brawner of Valentine, NE, has tried on Dean Summerbell’s hat every year at Grandpa Rob Brawner’s sale in Burwell.

Alexa Montagne Interns at Ludens Family Limousin Editor’s Note: As part of the Heartland Limousin Association scholarship, the recipient is to spend three to five days working on a farm, ranch or at an agriculture related business. By Alexa Montagne I received the Heartland Limousin Association scholarship in February of 2017. A requirement was to write an article about my internship with Ludens Family Limousin near Viborg, South Dakota, last summer. Their operation includes Gordy and Pam, Mike and Sarah and their family. The Ludens run 150 head Alexa Montagne is pictured with Mike and of purebred Limousin cows, 50 commercial cows Gordy Ludens. and they calve both in the spring and fall. The Ludens hold an annual bull sale at their farm every April. On the first day of my internship, I helped Mike fix fence. In the evening, I heat detected and helped get in the cows for breeding that night. Ludens use a bull they raised, LFLC Denver, on many of their cows. Ludens recently sold the semen rights of LFLC Denver to McAlpin Livestock of Australia. The second day, I heat detected early in the morning and then helped rake hay. I worked in the show barn in the afternoon with Mike’s daughter, Brooklyn. We rinsed and blew the calves and then Brooklyn practiced showmanship. On the third day we fixed fence again and I ended the day rounding up the cows for AI again that night. I had many great discussions with Gordy and Mike about the direction of their operation. Muscle, performance and structure are the basis for all of their breeding decisions. It is paying off with high demand for their genetics. My time spent at Ludens Family Limousin was educational and has helped me as I have completed my first semester at Northeast Oklahoma A&M (NEO) in Miami, Oklahoma, where I am a member of the Livestock Judging Team. After I complete my education at NEO, I plan to transfer to Oklahoma State University (OSU), get my Bachelor of Science in Ag Business and then apply to Law School. I am very grateful for the Heartland Limousin Association scholarship. It has been helpful in helping to defray my college expenses.

Gage and Ella Baker of Fulton, MO, thought the ice cream was special at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Reid, Lily, Brooke and Violet Mitchell had fun at the Black Hills Stock Show.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the Oklahoma State University judging team for placing as the high team in cattle, sheep, and reasons at the Fort Worth Stock Show. In the Alternate Division, Rachel Booth of Miami, Oklahoma, was 1st High Individual; and Cody Heavin of Springfield, Missouri, placed 2nd High.

Offering 75 Registered LINHART LIMOUSIN

BUSINESS DONE RIGHT BULL SALE

MARCH 3, 2018 • 1:00 p.m. CST Linhart Sale Facility • Leon, IA

Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls AUCTIONEER: C.K. “Sonny” Booth

CONSULTANTS: Mark Smith, 515-339-5227 Bill Helton, 256-962-0256 Randy Ratliff, 615-330-2735

SALE MANAGEMENT:

MC Marketing Management Kiley McKinna • 402.350.3447 mcmarketingsales@aol.com www.mcmarketingmanagement.com

CELL 7023E

CELL 7050E

CELL 7083E

CELL 7023E

CELL 6557D

2/4/17 | HomoB/HomoP | PB AHCC Barn Burner B907 x PBRS Zsa Zsa 246Z CD: 12 BW: 1.0 WW: 79 YW: 116 MK: 29 CM: 8 SC: 0.5 DC: 15 YG: .10 CW: 35 RE: .25 MB: .23 $MI: 61 BW: 84 | Adj. WW: 618

9/14/16 | HomoB\HomoP | LF 56% MAGS Zappo x MAGS Yalita CD: 9 BW: 2.7 WW: 84 YW: 126 MK: 23 CM: 6 SC: 0.9 DC: 16 YG: .03 CW: 45 RE: .63 MS: .21 $MI: 63 BW: 90 | Adj. WW: 667 | Adj. YW: 1,282

CELL 7050E

CELL 6408D

2/11/17 | HomoB/HetP | LF 46% SSTO Best Best 456B x LVLS Baylee 9871B CD: 10 BW: 0.6 WW: 83 YW: 118 MK: 30 CM: 6 SC: 1.2 DC: 9 YG: .06 CW: 36 RE: .45 MS: .27 $MI: 64 BW: 73 | Adj. WW: 749

9/1/16 | HomoB\HomoP | LF 53% MAGS Anchor x MAGS You Have No Clue CD: 10 BW: 1.2 WW: 75 YW: 120 MK: 24 CM: 5 SC: 1.1 YG: .00 CW: 40 RE: .34 MS: .11 $MI: 57 BA: 78 | Adj. WW: 662 | Adj. YW: 1,304

CELL 7083E

ADLL 6691D

2/19/17 | HomoB/HetP | LF 46% SSTO Best Best 456B x PBRS Braided Wix 45B CD: 9 BW: 1.5 WW: 88 YW: 131 MK: 24 CM: 4 SC: 1.4 DC: 18 YG: .03 CW: 50 RE: .24 MS: .10 $MI: 60 BW: 72 | Adj. WW: 744

9/9/16 | HomoB/HomoP | LF 50% EXAR Denver 2002B x EF Yadda Yadda 809Y CD: 13 BW: 1.2 WW: 81 YW: 120 MK: 28 CM: 7 SC: 1.5 DC: 21 YG: -.25 CW: 38 RE: .69 MS: .26 $MI: 66 BW: 85 | Adj. WW: 667 | Adj. YW: 1,291

CELL 6557D

CELL 6408D

ADLL 6691D

CHARLES & HEATHER LINHART Aaron, Kyle & Kevin 27195 175TH STREET LEON, IOWA 50144 Charles 641-340-1306

WWW.LINHARTLIMOUSIN.COM Watch our website for videos and additional sale details.

Linhart Limousin Purchase Incentive Program • Guarantee…one-year unconditional breeding guarantee. • Documentation…bulls come with complete data. • Financing Program…50% down at time of purchase, balance due on delivery. • Housing…complimentary development until April 15, 2018. • Trucking…free delivery to central points. • Volume Purchase Discount. • Sight-Unseen Purchase Program

Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Iowa News… Field Day in Council Bluffs

The 2018 Iowa Junior Limousin Association annual field day will be held Sunday, May 27 at the Westfair Fairgrounds in Council Bluffs. This event will take place in conjunction with the Heartland Regional Show, which will be held Saturday, May 26. There will be a supper Saturday night for all juniors, their families and other Limousin enthusiasts. The show will begin the next day, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. Entry forms may be obtained from the ILA website or from Grant and Brenda Anderson, junior advisors. Watch for further details on the ILA website: www.iowalimousin. org and in the May/June issue of the Heart Beat.

Thanks

We want to thank everyone who helped with the Limousin sale and

the chili feed at the Iowa Beef Expo February 14, 2018. We also thank those who made the food and helped serve at the Heartland Limousin Association banquet February 13. We appreciate the many people who volunteered to assist with the events at the Expo.

Incentives Offered to IJLA Members

Juniors are eligible for a $500 Iowa State Fair Beef Heifer Award if they complete the following process: turn in a completed application form by July 1, do a short personal interview at the Iowa State Fair, and show a Limousin at the Iowa State Fair 4-H or Open Shows. One applicant will win the $500 award to be used toward the purchase of a Limousin or Lim-Flex heifer at the 2019 Iowa Beef Expo Sale in Des Moines.

Dressing Percent Impacts Cull Cow Marketing

ull cows that are destined to go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness. The fattest cows are called “Breakers,” moderately fleshed cows are “Boning Utility,” and thin cows are called “leans” or “lights,” depending upon the weight of the cow. There will be price differences among these four grades. However, within each grade, large variation in prices per hundred-weight will exist because of differences in dressing percentage, says Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Glenn Selk. Cow buyers are particularly aware of the proportion of the purchased live weight that eventually becomes saleable product hanging on the rail, Selk says in an Extension news release. Dressing percentage is (mathematically) the carcass weight divided by the live weight multiplied by 100. Key factors that affect dressing percentage include gut fill, udder size, mud and manure on the hide, excess leather on the body, and anything else that contributes to the live weight but will not add to the carcass weight.

Most USDA reports for cull cows give price ranges for high, average and low dressing percents for each of the grades. The differences between high and low dressing cows and bulls will generally be greater than differences between grades, Selk says. Many reports will indicate low dressing cows will be discounted up to $8 to $10 per hundredweight compared to high dressing cows, and will be discounted $5 to $7 per hundred-weight compared to average dressing cows. These price differences are usually widest for the thinner cow grades (Leans and Lights). As producers market cull cows, they should be cautious about selling cows with excess fill, Selk says. The large discounts due to low dressing often will more than offset any advantage from the added weight.

Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 1:00 P.M. • AT THE FARM VIBORG, SOUTH DAKOTA

Limousin | Red Angus

PRODUCTION SALE

SELLING 50 LOTS LIMOUSIN & RED ANGUS BULLS BRED & OPEN HEIFERS

Our 2018 NWSS Bulls Sell! (Homozygous tests pending for black/polled traits)

LFLC Ezekiel 811E

LUDENS FAMILY LIMOUSIN LIKE US ON

4/10/17 | BW: 69 | Adj. WW: 810 LFLC Bank Account 701B x LFLC Candy Cane 107C BW: -0.9 WW: 70 YW: 102 MK: 23 SC: 0.7

LFLC Empire 903E

LFLC Enemy Lines 909E

4/12/17 | BW: 74 | Adj. WW: 678 Greenwood Canadain Made x LFLC Baby Got Back 903B BW: 1.6 WW: 69 YW: 101 MK: 21 SC: 0.5

GORDY & PAM LUDENS • MIKE & SARAH LUDENS 28716 459TH AVE. | VIBORG, SD 57070 GORDY 605-661-6470 • MIKE 605-360-1191

LFLC Easy Street 107E

5/2/17 | BW: 81 | Adj. WW: 737 Wulfs Ziplock N922Z x LFLC Zandi 811Z BW: 0.2 WW: 78 YW: 100 MK: 22 SC: 1.0

JOIN US FOR A PRE-SALE LUNCH at the farm, 3 miles east and 3-3/4 miles north of Viborg, SD

AUCTIONEER & MARKETING REP. JOEL EDGE 319-540-1731

3/24/17 | BW: 82 | Adj. WW: 794 Greenwood Canadian Made x LFLC Blanch 909B BW: 4.2 WW: 78 YW: 102 MK: 28 SC: 0.7 VISIT WWW.DVAUCTION.COM IN MARCH FOR VIDEOS OF THE BULLS A Family-Owned Operation That Emphasizes CALVING-EASE • DISPOSITION MUSCLE • FEEDLOT • PERFORMANCE

Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Kansas News… State Sale in El Dorado

The 2018 Kansas Limousin Breeders Association State Sale, “Flint Hills Choice Sale,” will be held in El Dorado again this year. Last year was for the first year that the state sale was held at the El Dorado Livestock Auction. Mark your calendars for March 9-10 and come support your association.

Annual Meeting & Silent Auction

The members will hold their annual meeting March 9 at 6 p.m. in the sale barn. The silent auction will take place Friday night and Saturday, March 9-10, in conjunction with the state sale. The board is asking everyone bring a variety of items for the silent auction. Some of the items donated last year included decorations, jewelry, baskets filled with an assortment of items, baked goods, and cattle supplies. The money raised from this auction goes to help support the senior and junior associations throughout the upcoming year. We appreciate your support!

Hotel

A block of rooms have not been reserved for the KLBA events; however, the Days Inn & Suites Motel, located at 3200 El Dorado Avenue, was a popular motel at last year’s sale. The motel is located off I-35, and it offers free WiFi, free breakfast, an indoor pool and a business center. They also have family/oversized rooms available. The phone number for making reservations is 316/452-2992.

Field Day

The Kansas Limousin Junior Breeders Association will hold their annual field day Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenwood County Fairgrounds in Eureka. A noon meal will be provided. Each family is asked to donate $20 to cover the cost of the meal. A junior meeting will be held immediately following the show. Watch for further details in the May/June Heart Beat and on the KLBA website.

Wayne Grimm and his family attended the Genetics on Ice Banquet at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. They were the Kansas nominee for the Commercial Producer of the Year Award. Pictured with the Grimms is longtime friend Jerry Wulf.

Also selling commercial females bred to Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls. View Bull videos on our f page or go to Kansaslimousin.org

Plan to attend the 2018 National Junior Limousin

Show & Congress RANDY: 620/750-0924 • NANCY: 620/432-5056 RANDEE: 620/583-2959 • ASHLEE: 620/953-2210 RANDY, NANCY, RANDEE & ASHLEE CORNS • 11535 THOMAS RD., ALTOONA, KS 66710

July 14-20, 2018 • Denver, CO

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ENTRY DEADLINE

MARCH 15, 2018 FULLBLOOD - PUREBRED - LIM-FLEX BULLS - FEMALES - EMBRYOS - SEMEN

APRIL 21, 2018 - 1 P.M.

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offering 75 lots

sale management

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AUCTIONEER:

C.K. “Sonny” Booth, 918.533.5587

SALE CONSULTANT: Bill Helton, 256.962.0256 Bid Live on

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Minnesota News… Annual Meeting Moves to New Location The Minnesota Limousin Association will hold their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the American Legion in Litchfield, Minnesota. This is a change from previous years, where it was held at the VFW in Litchfield. The change was made because the VFW is no longer in business. The day will begin with a social hour at 11:00 a.m., a junior meeting, and then a meal at noon. Following the meal, there will be the annual

meeting of the senior association and the benefit auction. The money raised from the auction helps to support the junior and senior associations throughout the year. Please contact a member of the board to let them know what you are bringing. If you are unable to attend, they would appreciate you leaving a bid for the benefit auction. Thank you! Pictures and the report will be printed in the May/June issue of the Heart Beat.

Amber Johnson (bottom row, second from right), daughter of Russ and Barb Johnson of Sebeka, MN, was crowned the University of Minnesota-Crookston 2018 Ag-Arama Princess.

In Memoriam Alice Goelz, 72, of Franklin, Minnesota passed away suddenly January 11, 2018. Funeral services were held January 17, 2018, at the Church of Sacred Heart in Franklin. Alice and her husband, John, were longtime members of the Minnesota Limousin Association, where John served as auctioneer at the benefit auction during the annual meeting. She was born in Redwood Falls and spent her entire life in that area. Alice graduated from Danube High School and attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She enjoyed her 43-year career as a nurse, 40 of which were at the Redwood Area Hospital delivering and rocking babies. Caring and compassion for the sick or in need, helping others, and community involvement were passions that she carried throughout her life. She and John stated a chapter of the Compassionate Friends in the Redwood Falls area, a support group for parents that have lost child, following the death of their daughter, Lisa. Alice was a member of the Council of Catholic Women, she served as church historian, and she was a 4-H leader. She also assisted John with his auction business; answering the phone, mailing auction bills, keeping him organized, and helping with his many “Ole and Lena” jokes. She and John enjoyed traveling, especially to the Czech Republic, which was part of her heritage. In her younger years she could speak and read Czech, and she enjoyed baking Kolaches. Alice is survived by her husband of 49 years, John, son, Larry (Lori), daughter, Louise, three grandchildren, three sisters, and numerous relatives and friends.

Doug and Ruth Christensen of Balaton, MN, along with their daughter, Amy, and husband, John Bruns, attended the Red Carpet Show and Sale in Sioux Falls. Casey Fanta, cattle manager at Wulf Cattle, exhibited a carload of bulls in the Pen and Carload shows in Denver.

Missouri News… Missouri Limousin Weekend in Lebanon

Members of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) will hold their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction Saturday, April 14, 2018. The evening festivities will be held at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The meeting will take place in conjunction with The Great American Pie Sale the next day, Sunday, April 15, at the fairgrounds, starting at 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served prior to the sale. The social will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meal at 6:00 p.m. There will be a silent auction, live auction and a raffle. We appreciate the donations and bids on the items.

If you are not able to attend, please contact a member of the board of directors to leave a bid. All of the proceeds help to support the activities of the Missouri Senior and Junior Limousin Associations throughout the upcoming year. Thank you!

take place the weekend of June 8-10. The show will be held in conjunction with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association All-Breeds Show at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. More information will be printed in the May/June issue of the Heart Beat.

Directions to the Fairgrounds

Thanks Rosalie

Take #129 Lebanon Exit, go west on Jefferson (Hwy. 64) 0.6 miles to Elm Street. Turn right (east) 0.4 miles to the Laclede County Fairgrounds. The building for the dinner Saturday night is next to the sale area on the Fairgrounds.

Field Day

The 2018 Missouri Limousin Breeders Association field day will

Rosalie Smith of Sedalia donated a framed portrait of John Wayne to the NWSS Limousin Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction in Denver, Colorado. This portrait proudly hung in the Smith home for many years, and was one of Tom’s prized possessions. Mike Ludens, new owner of LimiGene, had the final bid on the picture. He said he was a big fan of John Wayne and will

proudly hang it in the LimiGene office in Viborg, South Dakota.

Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Nebraska News… Boyer Limousin Awards Scholarship

Jay and Carol Boyer of Liberty, Nebraska, awarded a scholarship to Kailey Weichel of Plymouth, Nebraska. Kailey and her dad, Chad, purchased a heifer from the Boyers which made her eligible for the scholarship. The heifer, JTBO Ms Dixie 672D, a daughter of L7 2039Z out of JTBO Ms Yummie 199Y, was the grand champion AOB (All Other Breeds) at the Jefferson County Fair. This scholarship is given to young people who have a background in Limousin cattle and have shown their projects at the county, state, regional or national levels.

Chad Settje of Lonely Valley Limousin was an exhibitor at the Pen show in Denver.

The Boyer family has been in the Limousin business for many years, starting back in 1974 with Jay’s father, Albert. For more information, contact Jay at 401/696-4410 or boyerlimi@hotmail.com.

Cattlemen’s Classic

The Limousin portion of the 28th Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic was held February 22, 2018, at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. The show was held at 10:00 a.m. followed by the sale at 3:30 p.m. Bruce Brooks of Marietta, Oklahoma, served as the auctioneer for the sale. A special thanks to those who made and served the chili lunch

NALF Executive Director Mark Anderson greeted Charlie Hunt of Hunt Limousin Ranch at the Pen and Carload Show.

on the day of the show and sale. We appreciate the support of the members and commercial cattlemen who came to the Limousin events at the Classic. We want to give a special thanks to everyone who donated , and/or purchased items on the benefit auction. The results of the show and sale will be printed in the May/June Heart Beat.

at 308/636-2446 or by email at amoslimousin@yahoo.com.

Nebraska Breeders Take Part in Pen & Carload Show

The Nebraska Junior Beef Expo will be held at the Northeast Community College in Norfolk the weekend of June 1-3, 2018. For more information about the Expo, contact Jim and Kennetha Amos, junior advisors,

Congratulations to Lonely Valley Seedstock of Creston and Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford for bringing pens of bulls to the National Western Stock Show Pen & Carload Show in Denver, Colorado January 10, 2018. Lonely Valley brought a pen of January bulls that had an average weight of 1,117 lbs. with an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.15. The pen of February and March bulls from Hunt Limousin Ranch had an average weight of 1,143 with a WDA of 3.63.

Rob Brawner of Wood Lake attended the Pen and Carload shows in Denver.

Charlie and Nancy Hunt took in the Pen and Carload show in Denver.

NE Junior Beef Expo

Mark Smith Inducted into Livestock Marketeers “Hall of Fame”

he Livestock Marketeers—an informal fraternity of livestock fieldmen, auctioneers, sale managers, and related livestock business leaders—met for their 53rd annual banquet at the National Western Club January 13, 2018. This event took place during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. The Livestock Marketeers was formed in 1965 by Harry Green, Ross Miller, and Claud Willett. Their purpose was to establish a fraternal organization of livestock professionals, and to make annual awards to encourage younger members of the industry to succeed in their chosen profession. The event was hosted by American Live Stock and the master of ceremonies was J. Neil Orth, executive vice president of the American International Charolais Association and 1984 Hall of Fame inductee. The two inductees for this year were Tim Lackey of Shelbina, Missouri, and Mark Smith of Ankeny, Iowa.

by the North American Limousin Mark Smith was raised in Jefferson City, Missouri, graduating in 1974. He Foundation (NALF) as the Director attended the University of Missouri, of Advertising and Member obtaining a degree in Animal Science Services. In 1990, he went to work in 1978. While at Mizzou, he was for Symens Brothers of Amherst, active in the Farmhouse Fraternity, South Dakota, and in partnership the Block and Bridle Club, and was with Symens Brothers they started and managed LIMI-Gene Semen a member of the 1976-78 Livestock Judging teams. Sales and Consulting, located in In 1979, Mark took a job for Longmont, Colorado. In 2000, Mark and his wife, The Record Stockman in Denver, Deidre, started Grassroots Genetics, Colorado where he was a field editor for the states of Kansas, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. In 1980, he went to work for the International Limousin Journal magazine in Ft. Collins, Colorado, covering the states in the upper Midwest. Mark joined Ken Holloway and Bruce Brooks at the American Cattle Services in 1983 where they managed Limousin sales across the country and Canada. Pictured are Neil Orth; C.K. “Sonny” Booth; Tim In 1987, he was hired 2018 inductee; Doug Paul; and Guy Peverely.

a semen sales and consulting business and Grassroots Insurance, a livestock insurance business featuring the products of American Livestock, a division of Market Insurance Service. Mark has served as a past board member for the Iowa Limousin Association, and was a national board member and past president of the North American Limousin Foundation.

Lackey, 2018 inductee; Mark Smith,

Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

South Dakota News… Members Travel to Rapid City for Banquet and Benefit Auction

Members of the South Dakota Limousin Association (SDLA) along with Limousin enthusiasts from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin traveled to Rapid City for their annual banquet and benefit auction Thursday, February 1, 2018. This event was held at the Ramkota Best Western Hotel in conjunction the Black Hills Stock Show. The evening began with a delicious steak dinner followed by introduction of guests, the recognition of the Commercial Producer of the Year recipient, and the benefit auction. Matt Bruner, president, welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending the banquet and benefit auction. Dean Summerbell, Heartland Limousin Association Executive Secretary, gave a report on Heartland activities during the past year and he highlighted all the sales that will be held in South Dakota in February, March and April. He also presented the “Commercial

Producer of the Year” plaque to Adam Gross and his family.

Auction

Chisum Peterson auctioned off a variety of items on the benefit auction. These unique items were displayed by members of the South Dakota board of directors. Among the popular items were a custom-made boot scraper, a farm play set, meat sticks, a box of meat, a farm scene silhouette, and Shirley’s famous apple pies. In addition, there were several options to purchase advertising opportunities and semen packages. The evening concluded with the traditional “Mystery Box.” When the final gavel came down, the Gross family had the final bid on this item. They were delighted to find something for everyone for their family in the “can” (a unique package for the Mystery items). Thanks to Julie Montagne for putting it together. Thanks to everyone who donated and/or bid on the items at the benefit auction. The money raised goes to support activities for the association throughout the year.

Gross Named South Dakota “Commercial Producer of the Year”

dam Gross of Iroquois, South Dakota, was named by the South Dakota Limousin Association as the 2018 “Commercial Producer of the Year.” Along with his wife, Nikki, and children, Adalyn, Cammy and Sebastian, they operate a large agricultural business near Iroquois. His father, Kyle, and brother, Brady, also are involved in the family run business. Kyle and Brady run the row crop production of corn and soybeans plus alfalfa. Adam is in charge of the 1,800 cow herd and a 4,000-head feed lot. Adam started using Limousin bulls on the commercial Angus-based cow herd in 2010. They purchased their first Limousin bulls from ROM’N Limousin and have also purchased bulls from Bruner

Limousin, Wulf Cattle, Coleman Limousin and Ludens Family Limousin. They calve in May and feed out their calves. Adam also utilizes the GAP Natural and IMI Global for their third-party verification. He markets the steers at 1,425 pounds and heifers at 1,375-1,400 pounds. He sells them at Creekstone, Tyson and Country National Beef. His last closeouts indicated a 94% choice and 67% average yield. His steers have a normal yield around 64-65%. Adam likes the calving-ease and performance of Limousin cattle. He also is very comfortable with the Limousin docility. Congratulations to the Gross family upon being recognized as the 2018 “Commercial Producer of the Year” for South Dakota.

The South Dakota Limousin banquet was February 1 in the Ramkota Best Western Hotel.

South Dakota and NALF Board of Director member Curt Wieczorek of Mt. Vernon held up Valentine candy at the South Dakota benefit auction.

Congratulations to Adam and Nikki Gross and children, Adalyn, Cammy and Sebastian, for their selection as the South Dakota Limousin Association “Commercial Producer of the Year.”

In Memoriam

The South Dakota Limousin Board of Directors: Mike Ludens, treasurer; Matt Bruner, president; Jay Langdeau; Tim Barnaud, secretary; and Curt Wieczorek.

Our Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to Dale McLellan and his family of Lantey, SD, on the death of his mother, Lorane McLellan, 90, of Spearfish, SD, January 29, 2018. Services were held February 5 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupree.

Sandra “Sandi” Kreber, 65, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away January 13, 2018 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Services were held January 18, 2018, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall, South Dakota. Sandy was born and raised in Tyndall, and attended Nursing School in Mitchell, South Dakota. She worked as an LPN at the Yankton Medical Clinic, the Yankton Care Center and the Sacred Heart Monastery. Sandy enjoyed spending time with her family, she worked with young people in the Junior Choir at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, and loved to cook and bake. She will be remembered for her strength, compassion, tea-rings and salsa. She is survived by her two daughters, Angela (Lee) Sayler of Scotland, South Dakota; and Melinda (Roger) Schweitzer of Yankton, South Dakota; her exhusband, Mike Kreber; five grandchildren, and many friends and family.

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Wisconsin News… Annual Meeting, Banquet and Benefit Auction

The date and location for the annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction for the Limousin Association of Wisconsin have not yet been determined. A letter will be mailed to all members with information about this annual event once the details have been firmed up. This has always been a popular event with the members, and we look forward to another fun-filled event. This is a great time to get together with other Limousin

enthusiasts from across the state as well as the surrounding area. At this meeting, an election for the board of directors and officers will be held. Please consider running for the board.

Franseen brought a pen of February bulls sired by B Bar Cognac. They had an average weight of 1,103 lbs. and an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.35.

The February pen bulls from Spring Creeks Cattle Co. had an average weight of 1,163 lbs. with a WDA of 3.43.

Limousin Association of Wisconsin members Dennis Karlsbroten and Jeff Keyes were on hand to discuss upcoming Wisconsin events at the Denver Pen and Carload shows.

Wisconsin Breeders Take Part in Pen & Carload Shows

Congratulations to Franseen Limousin of Marshfield and Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Wauzeka for bringing pens of bulls to the National Western Stock Show Pen & Carload Show in Denver, Colorado, January 10, 2018.

Fullblood Limousin Alliance… FLA Holds Meeting in Branson, Missouri

Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) met at the Quality Inn in Branson, Missouri, January 20 2018. Members not able to attend in person were able to take part via a conference call. There were 33 people present, representing 20 farms as well as several breeders on the call. An election for the two open seats on the board of directors was held, and ballots from those at the meeting as well as the mail-in ballots were counted. Ken Ragsdell of Rolla, Missouri, and Ryan Reed of Girard, Kansas, will serve as the newly elected board members. The next meeting of the FLA will be held April 21, 2018, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The time and place will be announced at a later date. Watch for the information on the FLA website and in the FLA newsletter. A goal of the FLA for 2018 is to increase memberships in the senior and junior associations.

Advertising

A report was given by the Promotion/Advertising committee, chaired by Ken Ragsdell. The association voted to move $4,000 from the general fund to the advertising budget. Ads have been placed in the Limousin Heart Beat, the SOURCE and the Limousin Today magazine. The committee has also been looking to advertise in Australia and the UK; however, they have not decided on a publication at this time. Other sites for advertising were also suggested at the meeting including banner ads on the FLA website. They run for a full year, from April to April, at a cost of $200.

The Fullblood Limousin Association has decided not to hold a sale this year. Watch the Heart Beat for upcoming sales where Fullblood cattle The Fullblood Limousin Alliance meeting in may be consigned. They Branson, MO.

by Sandy Johnson alves should have colostrum within first 2 hours of life If a calf can’t get colostrum from dam, take steps to give colostrum within 4-6 hours of birth. Colostrum intake should be 10% of calf ’s body weight, 0.5 to 1 gallon. If supplementing colostrum, don’t overfeed to encourage calf to nurse

ideas for a date and location were discussed; however, the final decision will be made by the show committee.

National Farm Machinery Show

In February, the Haynes family set up a display at the National Farm Machinery Show. This event is held the second full week February in Louisville, Kentucky. Their display featured materials about Limousin cattle and the Fullblood Association. More than 300,000 people attend this event annually.

Sales & Show

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include the Flint Hills Choice Sale in El Dorado, Kansas, March 10, the Great American Pie Sale April 15 in Lebanon, Missouri, the Roundup Sale April 21 in Fort Smith, Arkasas, Pinegar’s “Select Breeders Sale April 28 in Springfield, Missouri, and the Thomas Production Sale May 12 in Damascus, Arkansas. Mark your calendars for the 2018 Foundation IV Sale hosted by A C H Holdings the first Saturday in October in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The members voted to have a national show again this year. Several

on its own. A 1.5 quart dose is a good starting point. Handle healthy calves before sick calves and avoid exposing newborns to contaminants on clothing or materials used on sick calves. If a cow is brought in for any amount of calving assistance, make sure she leaves with a clean udder.

Work toward developing a notebook that has all the standard operating procedures for your operation. Include things like yearly vaccination plans, treatment protocols, calving and calving assistance protocols, euthanasia protocols, drought management plans and weather emergency plans. This will be a valuable resource when communicating with employees new and old, when reviewing what needs to be improved for the next year or if a health emergency forces someone else to take care of the herd.

Ty Heaven of Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO, attended the Fullblood Limousin Alliance meeting.

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Jay and Lori Straight of Logan, IA, and Mark and Marian Nutter of Thedford, NE, attended the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City.

Judy Symens of Sisseton, SD, explained the history of Limousin semen companies throughout the history of the breed at the South Dakota annual meeting in Rapid City. Limousin Today Representative Andy Rest visited with Charlie Hunt of Oxford, NE, at the Bullis Creek Bull Sale.

The Schmale Brothers of Emerson, NE, attended the Red Carpet Show and Sale.

Adam and Michelle Nielson of Arlington, SD, get ready to fit their cattle for the the Black Hills Limousin Show in Rapid City.

Bob Mitchell of Wauzeka, WI, watched his son, Bart, exhibit their bulls in the Pen show at Denver.

Congratulations Wulf Cattle Congratulations to Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, for being name the recipient of the “Dale F. Runnion Memorial People’s Choice Award.” This award was started by the NALF national sale management team in 2016 as a tribute to Dale. The award is given to the champion female (bred or open) consigned to the 2018 National Limousin Sale and is presented to the recipient at the annual NALF banquet in Denver. The consignor of the “People’s Choice Champion” receives a three piece trophy buckle.

Iowa breeder Jason Boyer of Weldon, IA, appreciated Loren Schuck’s purchase of his bull at the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale.

Mark Willette, Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN, checked his BHSS Limousin program before taking his bull into the ring.

Longtime breeder John Sedlacek of Tyndall, SD, and Herman Symens of Sisseton, SD, checked over the BHSS cattle. Jamie Smith and her grandfather, Dave Leih of New Virginia, IA, traveled a long way to exhibit her cattle at the Black Hills Stock Show.

Jerry Wulf (left) and Casey Fanta (right) were presented the award from Dale’s nephew, Frank Phelps.

David and Brittany Vaughn of Cavalier, ND, were spectators at the Pen and Carload show in Denver.

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Heartland Sale Reports Sioux Empire Farm Show and Sale Held in Sioux Falls

he Limousin portion of the Sioux Empire Farm Show was Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was a foggy start to the day, but by the time the show began, the weather cleared for the 10 exhibitors to bring their Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle for Megan Webb, judge, of Brookings, South Dakota, to evaluate. Consignors to this annual event were South Dakota breeders Bruner Limousin, DeRungs Limousin, Nolz Limosuin, ROM’N Limousin and Symens Bros. Limousin. Also consigning to the sale were Ellsworth Limousin of Wisconsin, Venner Family Limousin of Iowa, and Minnesota breeders Dakitch Farms and Lura Limousin.

SHOW Division I reserve champion: JBV Tombstone 714 E, a 3/21/17 red, homozygous polled son of HUNT Credentials out of JBV Ditto 909W exhibited by Jim and Becky Venner of Breda, Iowa. Division II reserve champion: JDJL Do This 387D, a 3/3/16 red, polled son of LFLC Big Easy 760B out of Lady JDJL 218B exhibited by DeRungs Limousin of Ramona, South Dakota. SALE The Sioux Empire Farm Show hosted several breed consignment sales at the W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds. The extreme drought in South Dakota this past summer took a toll on all breeds. However, the bank, which clerked the sale, said the Limousin sale was the most solid of the breed sales. The quality of the Limousin bulls and females was very good. The high-selling bull was Master BRUN Winchester 3030D, a black, polled son of Master BRUN Guru 2288Z out of Lady BRUN 2706B. Brian Eigenberg of Windom, Minnesota, purchased the bull consigned by Bruner Limousin of Winfred, South Dakota, for $3,700. Matt Abbas of Alexander, Iowa, purchased JBV Tombstone 714E consigned by Venner Limousin of Breda, Iowa. The 3/21/17 red, homozygous polled son of HUNT Credentials 37C out JBV Ditto, 909N brought $3,500.

Matt and Jason Fischer of Brunswick, NE, were volume buyers of Limousin bulls at the Red Carpet Sale in Sioux Falls.

ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, SD, took home the grand champion Limousin bull title with ROMN Executive Decision 100E, a 4/18/17 black, polled son of ROMN Charlie Brown 130C out of ROMN Concrete Proof 29C. He was the Division I champion.

The reserve grand champion bull was Master BRUN 3093, a 3/20/16 black, polled son of DHVO Deuce out of Lady BRUN 2201Y exhibited by Bruner Limousin of Winfred, SD. He was the Division II champion.

Ms Dakitch 103C Elvira 18E was named the grand champion Limousin female. The 1/22/17 black, polled daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled out of Ms Dakitch DDLK 28Z Chloe 103C was exhibited by Dakitch Farms of Ada, MN.

The reserve grand champion female was exhibited by DeRungs Limousin with Ms JDJL Half Millennium 500E, a 3/6/17 black, polled daughter of SYES Best Buy out of Ms JDJL Bryce 252.

Also bringing $3,500 was SYES Damon, a 9/3/16 black, homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X out of Miss SYES Worktime 219A. The consignment from Symens Brothers of Amherst, South Dakota, was purchased by Kelly and Laura Sieh of Clear Lake, South Dakota. The volume buyers of Limousin bulls were Matt and Jason Fischer of Brunswick, Nebraska, purchasing four bulls. Dakitch Farm of Ada, Minnesota, consigned the high-selling female. Ms Dakitch 103C Elvira

18E, a 1/22/17 black, polled daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled out of Ms Dakitch DDLK 28ZChloe 103C was purchased by Russell Johnson of Sebeka, Minnesota for $3,000.

Laura and Kelly Sieh of Clear Lake, SD, purchased two high-selling bulls from the Red Carpet Sale.

Mike Slaba of Geddes, SD, purchased bulls at the Red Carpet sale in Sioux Falls.

Averages: 21 Bulls ........................................................$2,650 2 Females......................................................$2,200 Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson Limousin Superintendents: Matt and E. John Bruner

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Heartland Sale Reports Bullis Creek Holds “Generations of Predictability” Sale

ob, Brenda, Neil and Audrey Brawner, Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska, held their 18th annual “Generations of Predictability” Production Sale January 29, 2018, at the Burwell Livestock Market in Burwell, Nebraska. This was the second year the Brawner family only sold coming two-year-old bulls, with this being the first full crop that they have offered. The bulls were developed slower and mainly on grass, with the goal that they will stay in better condition and cover more cows. The bulls were fed 1 percent of their body weight or less grain concentrates and longstem meadow hay. They were wintered in a large hill pasture, so they were able to get lots of exercise. The top-selling bull was BRAW BC 6119D, a 3/13/16 red, homozygous polled 75% son of LFLC Big Country 759B out of BRAW Ms Bond 9178W. He was purchased by Mark Miller of North Platte, Nebraska, for $5,600. Alan Steinke of Idaho Falls, Idaho, purchased the next two top-selling bulls. BRAW Best Buy 6193D, a 3/28/16 red, homozygous polled 75% son of SYES Best Buy 316B out of BRAW Ms Ridge 7154T was purchased for $5,000. BRAW 6221D, a 4/8/16 black, double polled purebred son of LFLC Big Country 759B out of BRAW Ms Power 7145T was purchased by Alan Steinke for $4,800. Wayne Hensely of Johnstown, Nebraska, had the final bid of $4,300 on BRAW BC 6265D, a 4/26/16 black, homozygous polled 75% Lim-Flex son of LFLC Big Country 759B out of BRAW Ms Danny 8187U.

Nebraska buyers Don Frauen of St. Libory and his son, Kurt, of Palmer purchased bulls from the Bullis Creek offering in Burwell.

Rob Brawner thanked Alan Steinke of Idaho Falls, ID, for his purchase of four Limousin bulls.

Wes Winter of Lincoln, Nebraska, purchased BRAW BC 667D, a 3/3/16 red, homozygous polled 75% son of LFLC Big Country 759B out of BRAW Ms Chief 4137B for $4,000. The volume buyers were Taylor Farms of Phillipsburg, Kansas, purchasing seven Limousin and six Red Angus bulls; Alan Steinke and Mark Miller both took home three bulls. Averages: 25 Limousin bulls.........................................$3,590 47 Red Angus bulls.......................................$3,263 Total: 72 Lots..........................................................$3,377 Auctioneer: Tracy Harl

Rob Brawner of Bullis Creek Ranch, Wood Lake, NE, welcomed the crowd to his Bullis Creek Bull Sale in Burwell.

John Soukup of Lesterville, SD, the 2016 South Dakota “Commercial Producer of the Year,” purchased a bull from Rob and Brenda Brawner’s Bullis Creek sale.

Dwight Comer of Hordville, NE, former Nebraska Limousin Association “Commercial Producer of the Year,” attended the Bullis Creek Bull Sale.

Take Precautions When Using Needles in Livestock Production Within agricultural production, a good share of livestock producers perform routine veterinary work themselves. This includes administering vaccinations or treatments for common disease or sickness. A result of performing this type of work is increased risk for injury due to a needle stick injury, says South Dakota State University Extension specialist Tracey Erickson. According to the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH), needle stick injury research shows that over 80 percent of farm workers and 73 percent of swine veterinarians working in animal agriculture have accidentally stuck themselves with a needle.. RISKS & PREVENTION Producers need to educate themselves and their employees about the proper protocols when administering injections to livestock to prevent a needle stick from occurring, Erickson says in an Extension news release. First, ask, “Why are needle stick injuries a big deal?” Some of the more common injuries that can occur are skin infections, allergic reactions, and deep tissue wounds that would require surgery. Less common but more serious injuries can occur, such as a serious cardiovascular event, suppression or coma, and systemic infections. Livestock and employee managers need to train employees regularly about safe needle handling and the types of medications used. Also: • Provide readily accessible sharps container for safe needle disposal. • Provide needle/syringes with protective devices such as retractable needles or hinges syringe caps. • Pregnant employees should not inject hormones. If a needle stick has occurred, the employees should contact a healthcare provider. Employees and those administering any medication should practice the following: • Slow down, don’t rush injections. • Restrain animals properly using the appropriate livestock handling equipment and technique. • Do not put needle caps in your mouth. • Discard all bent needles and do not reuse them or straighten them. • Do not put needles or syringes in your pockets. • Use an approved and properly labeled sharps container. • Do not remove needles from sharps containers. • Do not recap needles. • Report all needle stick injuries to management. • Contact your health care provider if you have a needle stick injury. PRODUCT SAFETY As livestock producers, we need to be aware of various products that are high risk and cause the most concern when a needle stick injury occurs. They are the following: Tilmicosin (Micotil), sedatives (e.g. Xylazine), oil-based adjuvants, Brucella abortus Strain RB51 vaccine, modified live vaccines (e.g. Erysipelas vaccine, Johne’s vaccine), hormones – especially if handlers may be pregnant—and any antibiotic which may cause an allergic reaction.

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What’s the difference between high, medium and low-profit producers? Controlling costs is the key in determining profitability. by Dustin L. Pendell and Kevin L. Herbel

t’s an unfortunate fact in cow-calf production that some producers seem to be profitable most of the time, even a downturning market, while others seem to struggle every year. There are a number of reasons for that, including the cattle cycle, but regardless, the end result can be dramatic. Economic returns to beef cow-calf producers vary considerably over time. The record high average return in 2014 was a result of a drought and strengthening beef demand. Although beef demand has been relatively strong in 2015 and 2016, herd expansion has led to larger supplies, lower cattle prices and lower returns to the cow-calf enterprise. The 2012 to 2016 Kansas Farm Management Association summary of data from cow-calf enterprises has lessons for producers given the wide range of variability inherent to this industry. For example, over the last 42 years there has been an average $233 difference in net returns per cow, between the good (top 1/3) and the bad (bottom 1/3) years. This is a big variability, but unfortunately

this risk is difficult to manage because much of it is due to factors and conditions that are typically beyond the control of individual producers. However, what is much more important is that the variability across producers at a point in time is much larger than the variability over time. In other words, even in the “good years,” some producers are losing money and even in the “bad years” some producers are making money. This is an important point to make because it indicates there are management changes producers can make to seek to improve their operations. This analysis suggests that while both price and weight of calves do impact profit, they are much less important in explaining differences between producers than costs. In the data analyzed here, economies of size exist such that larger operations tend to have lower costs and hence are more profitable than smaller operations. However, it is important to point out that being a large operation does not guarantee low costs and high profits, as a number of mid-sized to smaller

operations were cost competitive. Operations that have higher labor allocation in the cowherd enterprise, relative to crop enterprises, tended to have lower costs and be more profitable. The factor that is important regarding profit and cost differences between producers is how well they manage their non-pasture feed costs. Producers that had a lower percentage of their total costs as nonpasture feed had significantly lower costs and hence significantly higher profits. There is tremendous variability in costs and returns across producers, which means there is room for producers to improve their relative situations. However, before one can improve, they need to know where they stand relative to other producers. Thus, benchmarking and identifying an operation’s strengths and weaknesses is the first step to deciding where to focus management efforts. Pendell and Herbel are ag economist at Kansas State University

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Heartland Sale Reports Black Hills Stock Show and Sale Held in Rapid City

he Limousin portion of the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale was Friday, February 2, 2018, at the Rapid City Convention Center. Breeders from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming brought 27 bulls and seven females for judge Coby White of Lusk, Wyoming to evaluate. The Limousin show began at 9:00 a.m. followed by the sale at 1:00 p.m.

SHOW Division I champion: ROMN East River Boy 104E, a 3/12/17 black, polled son of Wulfs Apostle out of CHTT Work Time exhibited by ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, South Dakota. Division I reserve champion: ROMN Executive 121E, a 3/4/17 black, double polled son of TMF Redwood out of ROMN Xpress Lane exhibited by

ROMN Limousin. Division II reserve champion: JBV Paragon 623D, an 8/27/16 red, polled 85% son of WASY Bakers Man 629B out of JBV Angel Dust 314A exhibited by Venner Limousin of Breda, Iowa. Division III reserve champion: SYES Dawson 129D, a 5/21/16 black, homozygous polled son of Wulfs Urban Cowboy 2149U out of Miss SYES

The grand champion bull and Division II champion was Wulfs Deckel 3703D, a 9/2/16 black, homozygous polled 75% Lim-Flex son of Wulfs Abe Y510A out of Wulfs Abaca 3703A exhibited by Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN.

The reserve grand champion bull banner went to the Division III champion, LFLC Dakota 921D, a 7/28/16 red, polled son of LFLC Bank Account 701B out of LFLC Dakota Belle 921B exhibited by Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, SD.

Ludens Family Limousin led out the grand champion female. LFLC Daisey 155D, a 3/15/16 double black, double polled daughter of LFLC Ace 750A out of LFLC Baby Got Back 903B.

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Heartland Sale Reports SALE The grand champion bull, Wulfs Deckel 3703D, topped the sale. This bull, consigned by Wulf Cattle, was purchased by Kim Peterson of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, for $5,550. Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, South Dakota, consigned the second high-selling bull. ANLZ Edgar 77E, a 2/22/17 double black, double polled

son of COLE Architect 08A out of Miss SYES Goaline 167X was purchased by Adam Gross of Iroquois, South Dakota, for $5,300. Another popular bull was JBV Harley 617D, a 5/21/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled son of Wulfs Warbonnet 6254W out of SL Black Betty. He was consigned by Venner Limousin and purchased by Lincoln and Loren Shuck of Union Center, South Dakota, for $5,100. Bruner Limousin of Winfred, South Dakota, consigned Master BRUN 3122D, a 3/28/16

The reserve grand champion female was TF Envy 211E, a 4/20/17 double black, double polled 87% daughter of AHCC Barn Burner B907 out of MMMC 001X exhibited by Torgerson Farms of Artesian, SD.

A solid crowd filled the seats for the Black Hills Stock Show Limousin Sale February 2, 2018.

Xclusive 128A exhibited by Symens Bros. of Amherst, South Dakota.

double black, double polled 75% Lim-Flex son of Master BRUN Oscar 1671W out of Lady BRUN 2360Z. He was purchased by Adam Gross, the 2018 South Dakota “Commercial Producer of the Year,” for $5,000. The reserve grand champion bull, LFLC Dakota 921D, consigned by Ludens Family Limousin was purchased by the Shuck Brothers of Union Center, South Dakota, for $4,750. Continued on page 42

ly e t a v i r P e l a S For First-Come, First-Served At the Farm, Arlington, SD

Red & Black Purebred Yearling Bulls Half Down Day of Purchase, Balance Due Upon Delivery Volume Discounts Available Yearling Data Will Be Taken

Visit www.romnlimousin.com for a complete list of available bulls

20129 450th Ave. • Arlington, South Dakota 57212 www.romnlimousin.com • romnlimo@msn.com ROBERT “COOKIE” & MARY NIELSON 605.203.0903 • 605.203.0904 ADAM, MICHELLE • GREYSON & PALMER NIELSON 605.203.0733 • 605.203.0732 ROM’N Limousin & Club Calves

Vol. 26 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2018

Heartland Sale Reports Continued from page 41

Venner Limousin consigned JBV Jack, a 12/19/16 red, homozygous polled son of ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T out of JBV Celestial 512C. He was purchased by Snowhole Ranch of Lingle, Wyoming, for $4,300. The grand champion and high-selling female, LFLC Daisey 155D, consigned by Ludens Family Limousin, was purchased by Adam Goeken of Yankton, South Dakota, for $4,800. The reserve grand champion female and second high-selling female, TF Envy 211E, consigned by Torgerson Farms of Artesian, South Dakota, was purchased by Kinsly Altena of George, Iowa, for $3,600.

Volume buyers were the Schuck Brothers of Union Center, South Dakota, taking home eight head; Adam Gross of Iroquois, South Dakota, and Snowhole Ranch of Lingle, Wyoming, each purchased four head. Averages: 1 Bred female................................................$4,800 27 Bulls.........................................................$3,607 4 Open heifers...............................................$2,025 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Breed Representative: Chisum Peterson

Calving Refresher by Sandy Johnson

Cory Altena of George, IA, purchased the reserve champion female from P.J. and Meghan Torgerson of Artesian, SD, for his daughter, Kinsly.

Dave Paris and Briana Bollek of Marsland, NE, purchased a Spring Creeks bull from the Mitchell family of Boscobel, WI.

Jay Langdeau of Ft. Pierre, SD, purchased a female from Vener Limousin of Breda, IA.

Randy and Aletta Shannon of Broadus, MT, purchased their bull from John Symens, Symens Brothers Limousin of Amherst, SD.

The Adam Gross Family of Iroquis, SD, purchased a bull from Bruner Limousin of Winfred, SD.

Lincoln and Loren Schuck of Union Center, SD, were volume buyers of eight bulls, including the reserve grand champion bull consigned by Mike and Gordy Ludens of Viborg SD.

The spring calving season is upon us. Regardless of when you calve, it’s always a good idea to have a plan in place. Here’s a checklist to help you improve the success of your calving season and weaned calf crop. Balance cow rations for adequate protein and energy for increased third trimester and subsequent lactation requirements. Group and feed cows by body condition and age to the degree possible. Target body condition for first calf heifers at calving of 5.5 to 6 and 5 to 5.5 for mature cows. Develop a sound vaccination program to prepare the cow to produce high-quality colostrum. Control lice and internal parasites. Plan for recording calving data and consider ways to back up records. Make sure calving facilities are clean and in good repair. Plan for ear tags, tattoos, scale or weight tape, banding or castration. Check flashlights and other quality portable light sources. Review basic treatment plans with a local veterinarian for retained placenta, calf scours, colostrum supplements and ensure necessary treatments and supplies are on hand or readily available. Include a functional thermometer. Have on hand at least two clean and functional esophageal tube feeders, clearly marked, one for healthy calves, one only used for sick calves. Plan and watch for opportunities to collect colostrum from within the herd. Date and freeze in quart sized plastic bags for future use. If replacement calves are obtained from outside the herd, plan for their isolation and testing before exposing to entire herd. Plan for severe weather; wind, freezing rain and blizzards are not uncommon. Plan for correcting calf hypothermia. Calf shelters should be in good repair, bedding on hand. Plans for portable windbreaks and calf shelters are available from your local Extension office. Shift feeding to dusk or later to promote daytime calving one week before anticipated start of calving season. Johnson is an Extension beef specialist with Kansas State University based in Colby, KS.

MARCH 17, 2018 • 1 P.M. • AT THE FARM • SPRINGFIELD, MO SELLING 100 LOTS … Bulls. Breds. Show-Heifer Prospects.

AUTO ELAINNA 236E • 2/14/17 | LF 50% | HP/B

AUTO EVONE 216E • 1/8/17 | 85% | HP/R

Mohnen Long Haul 502 x Carrousels Peaches 4330P BW: -0.5 WW: 48 YW: 90 MK: 31 MB: .37 Open Heifer

B Bar Cognac 1B x AUTO Ardis 415A BW: 1.2 WW: 66 YW: 100 MK: 32 MB: -.12 Open Heifer

AUTO EZRA 230E • 2/10/17 | LF 46% | HP/HB LH Advantage 105A x AUTO Mabelline 267Z BW: 2.3 WW: 70 YW: 111 MK: 26 MB: .37 Open Heifer

AUTO ETSY 650E • 5/1/17 | LF 59% | HP/HB

AUTO ELEGANT 241E • 3/18/17 | LF 67% | HP/HB MAGS Aviator x AUTO Rebeca 292S BW: 0.4 WW: 70 YW: 104 MK: 29 MB: .17 Open Heifer

AUTO Silverado 543B x RADB Chloe BW: 0.5 WW: 67 YW: 97 MK: 24 MB: .28 Open Heifer

AUTO EMALINE 267E • 3/5/17 | PB | HP/HB AUTO Cruze 132X x AUTO Luckie 246W BW: 1.6 WW: 73 YW: 98 MK: 24 MB: -.30 Open Heifer

AUTO ECHO 270E • 4/20/17 | LF 50% | HP/HB

AUTO EVERY 603E • 3/5/17 | LF 68% | HP/HB

HA Cowboy Up 5405 x AUTO Gemini 248T BW: 1.4 WW: 77 YW: 130 MK: 18 MB: -.05 Open Heifer

AUTO Real Deal 150B x AUTO Bianca 424B BW: 0.8 WW: 71 YW: 105 MK: 24 MB: .16 Open Heifer

AUTO EBONI 217E • 2/25/17 | PB | HP/HB AUTO Real Deal 150B x AUTO Rebeca 292S BW: 0.0 WW: 74 YW: 105 MK: 26 MB: -.08 Open Heifer

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ED AND CAROL PINEGAR, OWNERS • 417/833-6784 850 W. FARM RD. 56 • SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803 TY & SUSIE HEAVIN, FARM MANAGERS • 417/833-2688

The business of producing better beef doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start in the feedyard. Fact is, the business of producing better beef begins a couple of years before the feedyard at every cow-calf operation in America. Today, generations of commitment create the greatest opportunity for better beef production. Carcass data collection over decades, implementing science and technology into breeding philosophies, and making certain our customers have equal opportunity for profitability, all make producing better beef a sustainable equation, calf crop after calf crop.

Wulf Cattle OPPORTUNITY SALE of 2018

Friday n April 6, 2018 n 12 Noon At the farm n Morris, Minnesota

Selling Approx. 450 Limousin, Lim-Flex & Angus Bulls & Females VIDEO ONLY SALE

Watch the sale and bid live online at DVAuction.com and SuperiorClickToBid.com. Cattle can be viewed at Sandy Ridge Ranch, Atkinson, Nebraska, anytime prior to the sale. Join us for our open house March 6 and 7 (8 a.m to 5 p.m.) at Sandy Ridge

Registered Limousin, Lim-Flex & Angus n Feeder Calf Procurement n Value Added Branded Beef Opportunities Feedlot & Carcass Data n Source & Process Verification n Bull Selection Index n Bull Retirement Program Breeding to Feeding Dairy Beef Program n Private Treaty Bulls Available at All Times

Success from farm to fork is a daily goal at Wulf Cattle. If you are interested in improving the quality of your product and being part of a value added supply chain, give us a call. 26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 Office: (320) 392-5802 / Fax: (320) 392-5319 / Office E-mail: Wulf@WulfCattle.com Casey Fanta: (320) 288-6128 / Casey.Fanta@WulfCattle.com

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