2019 Limousin Heart Beat News Sept/Oct Issue by Precision Marketing

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • SEPT/OCT 2019 God Bless America

NEWS Back In Time.........................6 & 15 Covering Ground............................ 4

Stubble Height Important to Fall Grazing, Spring Growth

Fullblood Limousin Alliance......... 22 Heartland Calendar......................... 3 Heartland Highlights.................... 26 Heartland Regional Show.....24 & 25 Junior Beat...................................... 8 NALJA Summer Show.............28-30 On The Road Again.................6 & 7 Recipe of the Month....................... 6 Sale Reports.............................32-38

STATE NEWS Iowa News............................10 & 11 Kansas News................................. 12 Minnesota News..................14 & 15 Missouri News.........................16-18 Nebraska News.............................. 19 South Dakota News...................... 20 Wisconsin News............................ 21

ADVERTISERS ACH Holdings LLC...................... 31 Edwards Limousin........................ 21 Foundation V Sale......................... 31 HLA Commercial Heifer Sale....... 35 HLA Thank You............................ 25 Heart of Missouri Sale..................... 9 Heart of Oklahoma Limousin Assn..26 K-Twilite Limousin....................... 15

all pasture growth often provides additional opportunity for grazing livestock; however, careful management of pastures is essential for the overwintering of forages and improvement into the next growing season. A dry end to summer stunts fall pasture regrowth dramatically, but as rains begin to increase in frequency, fall grazing begins to look more promising, according to a Penn State University Extension news release. During the fall, perennial pasture forages are experiencing the development of new shoots—which gives us the accumulated forage to graze—as well as root regeneration. At this period of root regeneration, carbohydrates are being stored as an essential part of the root rebuilding

process, which provides the necessary stores for proper over-wintering. These carbohydrates are stored within the crown and roots of the plant, which is generally in the lower 3-4 inches of the plant in cool season perennial pastures. So, it is critical pastures are never grazed below a 3-4inch stubble height at any point in the season, but especially during the fall. It is often recommended to leave a higher stubble height—often 4-5 inches—in the fall to give pastures a chance to store those carbohydrates that will give them a “jump start” the following spring. If plants are grazed below the growing point, nutrient stores will be depleted and the “protection” from stress will be dramatically reduced.

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Implementing a rotational or strip grazing system can help to manage grazing height by reducing paddock size and increasing the ability to monitor plant residue height. Early fall is a great time to apply nutrients such as lime, potassium and phosphorus, as this aids in root regeneration and regrowth. Soil tests should be completed, and if pH is below the recommended level for the targeted forage species within that pasture, liming at the recommended rate to improve soil neutrality will help with forage growth and competitiveness with weeds. If moisture is available, pastures will respond to a fall nitrogen application and lower rates of fall-applied nitrogen will not negatively affect legume population within pastures. However, pasture plants’ response to nitrogen is directly correlated with the amount of moisture available, fertilizer application date, and rate of application. It is generally recommended that for cool season mixed species pastures, no more than 40 lbs. of nitrogen per acre should be applied in the fall of the year. High rates of nitrogen application could lead to winter kill. If a fall application of fertilizer is desired, no later than an October 1st application date is generally recommended .

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Benefits and Considerations for Early Weaned Calves

t’s time to evaluate resources and think about fall weaning programs. With many producers in the state experiencing crop damage, early weaning may be considered in order to stretch feed resources and decrease energy requirement of cows. If deciding to wean early, this may be a time to capitalize on potential strategies to add value to calves. Early weaning offers the opportunity to better equip calves to handle the stress of feedlot entry, as they are already separated from their dams and started on feed. This also offers the opportunity to vaccinate calves prior to entering the feedlot. This decreases the stress load experienced by calves at feedlot entry, their immune systems are better prepared, and they get started on feed quicker, leading to greater average daily gain and performance. Additionally, calves that are early weaned and placed on a high-energy ration have greater feed efficiency during finishing and greater marbling potential than traditionally weaned calves. Early weaning is a great opportunity to improve performance and carcass quality. Calves can be early weaned as soon as 90-120 days. After weaning, getting calves on feed is crucial. Offer a ration that is high quality, highly palatable, and formulated to meet the calves’ requirements. If you decide to utilize a low-stress weaning strategy such as weaning with nose flaps or fence-line weaning, make sure the calves have plenty of nutritious feedstuffs available throughout the weaning process. While low-stress weaning helps to break the bond between calf and cow prior to separating them, utilizing this strategy when forage is less than normal or of decreased quality may negatively impact calf performance and set them back. Maintaining feed intake is vital to support a healthy immune system and decrease incidence of bovine respiratory disease, so consider offering supplementation during this time and potentially prior to weaning, if possible.

HEARTLAND CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER_______________________________________ 12 Stone Valley Limousin All-Fullblood Online Sale MC Marketing Management 10-12 Husker/Harvest Days - Grand Island, NE 13 Midwest Classic Open Show, Clay County Fair - Spencer, IA 14 Kansas State Fair Open Show - Hutchinson, KS 16 ROM’N Limousin Pot O’ Gold Pasture Bid Sale - Arlington, SD 22 Ratliff ’s Cherry Creek Farms Phone Bid-off Heifer Sale - Westphalia, KS 28 Vorthmann Limousin “Focus on Family Values” Private Treaty Sale, at the farm - Treynor, IA 29 Treftz Limousin Fall Preview, at the ranch - Wetonka, SD

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OCTOBER_________________________________________ 5 The Foundation Sale V - Bowling Green, KY 8 Pinegar Limousin Harvest Time II Online Sale - Limousin365.com 12 Heart of Missouri Sale, Laclede County Fairgrounds - Lebanon, MO 17-20 Minnesota Beef Expo, MN State Fairgrounds - St. Paul, MN 19 Minnesota Beef Expo Limousin Sale, MN State Fairgrounds St. Paul, MN 20 Minnesota Beef Expo Junior Limousin Show, MN State Fairgrounds St. Paul, MN 24 American Royal Open & Junior Limousin Show - Kansas City, KS 29 Mill Road Trophy Hunt Online Sale - Limousin365

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NOVEMBER_______________________________________ 3 Linhart Limousin Annual Fall Harvest Production Sale, at the farm - Leon, IA 7 Red Revival V Online Female Sale - MC Marketing Management 12 Edwards Limousin Annual Online Sale - Limousin365.com 16 Iowa Limousin Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction, Boyer’s Harvest Barn - Osceola, IA 16 4-States Limousin Sale - Mt. Pleasant, TX 21 HLA’s Commercial Bred Heifer Sale - Superior Livestock Auction 30 Bosch Farm Annual Private Treaty Sale - Indianola, IA

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By Dean Summerbell

everly and I were glad to get back to more productive summer of activities than what transpired in the summer of 2018. My knee, with complications, compromised our ability to travel

OFFICERS Randy Corns.......................... President Bart Mitchell.................. Vice President Jason Boyer.............................Secretary T.J. Callahan.......................... Treasurer Jim Venner........................... Ex-Officio

to all the activities including the NALJA show and ILC. Although this summer was busier at home than normal, we still managed to cover all the junior activities involving Heartland

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

DIRECTORS

IOWA

Jason Boyer (641) 340-5963 Weldon, IA

MISSOURI

Emmett Edwards (816) 726-1919 Higginsville, Missouri

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 (402) 981-1093 31112 Hwy. 6, Treynor, IA 51575-6231

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juniors. Two field days, the Heartland Regional, and the NALJA summer show dominated June and early July. August was filled with State Fair Limousin shows in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. The fairs are a great way to visit with breeders, but they are a challenge to the diet. We are always impressed with the juniors in the Limousin family who gave a great account of themselves in the show ring and satellite events at the Heartland Regional in Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 31June 1, and the NALJA show in Springfield, hosted by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association, June 29-July 5. They are a special group of young people who give us hope for the future due to their continued loyalty to the breed and to our American system of standards and values. Congratulations to the juniors on their accomplishments. I would especially like to congratulate three young men who have taken it upon themselves to volunteer and help with the set-up and take down of displays, meeting areas, and in general, they can always be counted on to assist Beverly and me as well as other adults, juniors, and attendees at Limousin sales, state events and junior activities in the Heartland. Emmet, Peyton, and Riley Long of Afton, Iowa were awarded the “GV Limousin Leadership

Award” belt buckles at the Heartland Regional Show. Congratulations and thank you! Planning for the 2020 summer is already underway. The Heartland Junior Regional will be held May 30, 2020, at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in Tonganoxie, Kansas. Preparations are still being made for the Commercial Bred Heifer sale to be held in November on Superior Livestock. So far, the consignments have doubled from last year. Please refer to the Commercial Bred Heifer sale advertisement in this issue for further information. Finally, Beverly and I look forward to our 19th year serving the Heartland Limousin Association and its members. Our commitment to promoting the Limousin breed is still very strong. We have a great product. Promotion is job #1 for us.

A beautiful rainbow graced the pastures at Symens Brothers Limousin in Amherst, SD.

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.

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Rivestone Charmed 50C “Larissa” had a successful 2019 junior nationals! 6 Lim-Flex Daughters Shown 5 class winners 1 second in class 2 division champions 2 in the top 5 1 Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Sired by four different bulls!

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By Bev Summerbell

une and July have been filled with junior shows, and in August we began with the state fair circuit. These events bring us together with members of our Limousin “family.” Some of these people we only see once a year and others we connect with more often. I used the term “family” because that is what it seems to be when we gather together with our Limousin

members—we truly are a “family” unit. We may not be united as blood relatives, but we do share a common interest and goals. It is always rewarding to see how our Limousin “family” members come together to support others in times of joy and in times of sorrow. It is also uplifting to read messages on Facebook, congratulating members or giving them encouragement.

The Missouri juniors took part in the 2019 Cook-Off competition at the NALJA show in Springfield, Missouri. They put on a baseball-themed skit and served delicious sloppy joes. After the judges evaluated the entries, samples were given to everyone watching the competition.

names from past shows, some going back as far as 1976.

Together we make a

Family

Looking back at our own “family” we found an old award program from the “Lone Star Shoot-Out” in Ft. Worth, Texas, in 1992. Our son, Scott, took 1st in Senior Judging, 3rd in the Extemporaneous Speaking, and 3rd in Sales Talk. It was interesting to note that the children of several of the competitors in 1992 are now taking part in the Limousin junior events. Our son, Mike, was also actively involved in the junior program and had success his senior year with his show heifer, Wulfs Blossom. His daughter, Erin, had the opportunity to exhibit heifers for several years. As we look forward to the upcoming sales, shows, annual meetings, and other activities on our calendar, we reflect back on the many memorable events and friendships we have made since taking this job in August of 2001. It doesn’t seem possible that it’s been that long. We’ve traveled many miles, attended a lot of events, stayed with a variety of people, and have enjoyed more meals than I can remember with our Limousin “family.” Thanks for all the memories!

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The shows and field days are a great way for our Limousin “family” to get together. In June, we attended several state field days as well as the Heartland Regional Show. July brought people from across the United States to Springfield, Missouri, for the annual NALJA show. It is wonderful to see how people pull together when putting on these events. The weather may not always cooperate, things may not go as planned, and there are always unforeseen circumstances that arise, yet, the Limousin “family” members work together to create memorable events. This year’s Heartland Regional was hosted by the Heartland Limousin Association. As a result, we had to rely on our members to help with the set-up, lend a hand with the preparation and serving of the meals, assist on show day, and remain after the event to clean-up. Thank you for your support! The NALJA show is always a fun time to visit with “family” members from far and near. Sometimes this is the only opportunity we have to see the juniors, parents, grandparents and other Limousin enthusiasts. I have saved many of the programs from previous shows. It is so interesting to go back and read the

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The 2019 NALJA Show in Springfield, Missouri, was a memorable one for several Heartland families. Juniors who took part in this year’s show followed in the footsteps of their Dad or Mom, winning champion or reserve champion titles. Questions: 1.) Chase and Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, took home the grand and reserve grand titles, respectively, in senior showmanship. What year did their dad, David, also win the senior title? 2.) Where was the NALJA show that David Ratliff won the senior showmanship title? 3.) Memphis Peterson of Pukwana, South Dakota, took home the grand champion banner with his bred-and-owned purebred bull. His dad, Cade, won the same title in what year? 4.) Mason Shipman of Treynor, Iowa, exhibited the champion steer this year? His mom, Erica, won three consecutive NALJA championship titles in what show? 5.) Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, South Dakota, received the Leonard & Vi Wulf Scholarship this year. In what year was her mom, Julie, the National Limousin Queen? Answers on page 15

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Eric and Terra Boon, B Bar Cattle of Lucky Lake, SK, announce the birth of their daughter, Rozlyn Kylina Boon born July 6, 2019, 7 lbs., 9 oz., and 20 in. long.

Thank you Steve and Gloria Summers of Oak Grove, MO, for their help putting on the Heartland Regional. Dean Summerbell presented them with a Limousin tray made by Jim Watts of Fairfield, NE.

Isla James Coughlin was born July 7, 2019, weighing 7 lbs., 2 oz. and 20 in. long. She was welcomed by big sister, Holly, and her parents Elliott and Courtney (Nolz) Coughlin of Alexandria, SD.

Glendenning cousins Kaden (7 months) son of Jase and Shawna Glendenning, and Easton (10 months) son of Josh and Kayla Glendenning take in the day at the Great American Pie Sale April 13.

Congratulations to Aaron and Sara (Andrew) Linhart of Leon, IA, upon their marriage June 15, 2019. Aaron is the son of Charles and Heather Linhart, Linhart Limousin, Leon, IA.

Nicholas Duckett of Grimes, IA, and Madyson Kruse of Parnell, IA, were united in marriage at the Grimes United Methodist Church, Grimes, IA, July 26, 2019.

Leah and Austin Hager, Hager Cattle Co., of Karlsruhe, ND, were one of the 2019 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Seedstock “Producer of the Year” finalists.

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THE FALL PREVIEW Starring the 2019 Spring & Fall Calf Crop

SUN., SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 2:00 p.m. • at the Ranch

Join us for a hay ride and see the 2020 sale bulls alongside their dams. Hamburger fry to follow Please RSVP by September 21 (call, text or email) GLENN TREFTZ 12510 370th Avenue Wetonka, SD 57481 Phone: 605-380-0014 treftzlimousin.com

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Junior Beat Chisum Edwards of New Bloomfield, MO, and his cousin Tenley Edwards of Higginsville, MO, “set up shop” to sell Showtec.

Harley Edwards (18-mo.-old) of Higginsville, MO, is fashionably dressed to view the cattle at the Missouri Field Day with her cousin Jaidyn Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO.

Kelly Monasterio (11) of Atkinson, NE, did a great job singing the National Anthem at the Wulf Opportunity Sale.

Sprenkle Elected to MJCA Board Tyler Sprenkle of Anderson, Missouri, was elected in June to be a member of the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association Board. He will serve as the Reporter/ Public Relations director. The MJCA board meets several times a year. They help with the MCA All-Breeds Junior Show, assist with junior activities at the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and plan other events throughout the year.

The 2019-2020 NALJA Board: (seated) Lindsey Gulotta, LA, president; Colt Schrader, OK, vice president; Hannah Ziegler, OH, secretary; Zane Gavette, WA, treasurer; Randa Taylor (TX), ex-officio; (standing) Katie Campbell, NALF Director of Activities; and board directors Clayton Schowe, MO; Riley Smith, IL; Tristan Gulotta, LA; Wiley Fanta, MN; and Shelby Hubbard, OK.

All Boxed In, 7-mo.old Zane Shipman, son of Josh and Erica Shipman, was corralled at his first Limousin show, the Heartland Regional.

The Vermillion kids from Kincaid, KS, (Truett, Trax, and Timber) doing their daily chores of bottle-feeding. Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA, had grand champion breeding heifer at the Southwest Shootout at Westfair near Council Bluffs, IA, July 28, 2019. He competed against 11 area county grand champions in this district show.

Sullivan Supply Awards Scholarships Two Limousin juniors from the Heartland were awarded Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Youth scholarships this year. Sullivan Supply received 1,419 applications from 45 states and Canada, which proves that the interest of youth in agriculture runs deep. Twenty recipients were chosen from across the United States. Chase Ratliff of Garnett, Kansas, son of David and Michelle Ratliff, has been active in the Limousin breed since his youth. He has exhibited cattle at the local, county, state, regional, and national level. He ended his junior show career winning Senior Showmanship at the 2019 NALJA show in Springfield, Missouri. Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, South Dakota, daughter of Julie Montagne, has also been a very active junior Limousin member. She has exhibited cattle across the United States, at most major shows as well as local, state and regional events. She ended her junior show career taking home the grand champion banner with her Lim-Flex bull, JLX Exceed, at the 2019 All-American Futurity in Springfield, Missouri.

Former Limousin junior members Shelby Skinner and Deb Vorthmann along with their teams competed against each other in the Sullivan Supply “Ultimate Fitting Challenge” during the NALJA show.

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Iowa News… Mark Your Calendar The Iowa Limousin Association will hold their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction in a new location this year. The festivities will take place November 16, 2019 at the Harvest Barn near Osceola. The activities begin at 2:00 p.m. with the ILA senior board meeting followed by the annual membership meeting and junior meeting at 4:00 p.m. The social hour begins at 5:00 with a smoked brisket meal at 6:00. The day concludes with the benefit auction. Members are encouraged to donate items for the auction. The money raised goes to support the activities of the senior and junior associations throughout the upcoming year. Junior awards, scholarships and other honors will be presented at the meeting. Please contact Grant/Brenda Anderson, secretary/treasurer, to let them know how many are coming and what you are bringing for the benefit auction.

Iowa Juniors Hold Field Day in Council Bluffs

embers of the Iowa Junior Limousin Association traveled to Council Bluffs for their annual field day. The show took place at the Westfair fairgrounds on Sunday, June 2, 2019,

the day after the Heartland Regional Show. Judge Adam Darrington of Underwood, Iowa, evaluated the 31 head of females, steers and bulls exhibited by 23 Iowa juniors. In the

group classes, the Best Pair of Females from one exhibitor were shown by Brooklyn Kline of Logan; and the Best 3 Head from one family were exhibited by the Linhart Family of Leon.

The grand champion steer was Frozone, a 3/14/18 black, 1,365-lb. purebred son of Alter Ego exhibited by Mason Shipman of Treynor.

Devan Book of Dixon took home the reserve grand champion steer honors with SL Fresh Prince, a 4/28/18 black, 1,076-lb. Lim-Flex 56% son of MAGS Antelope.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was DEBV Flash Dancer 829F ET, a 3/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 43% daughter of PVF Insight 0129 exhibited by Mason Shipman of Treynor.

Breck Coffland of Blairstown exhibited the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female with DEBV Fashion Queen 805F, a 1/12/18 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 70% daughter of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B.

The grand champion Limousin female was Long Lady Felicia 10F, a 2/4/18 double black, double polled daughter of HUNT Mr. Case 156C exhibited by Riley Long of Afton. She was also the grand champion bred-and-owned female.

Brooklyn Kline of Logan took home the reserve grand champion Limousin Female banner with SL 820F, a 4/4/18 double black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS Antelope.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bredand-owned female was SL Ferrari, a 5/15/18 homozygous black, double polled 62% daughter of MAGS Antelope exhibited by Brendyn Myer of Logan.

Jacob Al-Mazroa of Peru exhibited the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bred-and-owned female with JBAM Final Divident 02F, a 1/20/18 double black, double polled 71% daughter of TMCK Cash Flow 247C.

The reserve grand champion Limousin bred-and-owned female exhibited by Carson Walrod of Moorland was Flatland Fantasia, a 3/9/18 black, double polled daughter of B Bar Cognac 1B.

Scholarship A $250 scholarship, given by the ILA, is available to all high school senior or college-attending students. Applications can be found on the ILA website (www.iowalimousin. org) or you can call Grant and Brenda Anderson, junior advisors, at 641/587-2198. Applications are due by the beginning of November and the winner will be announced at the annual meeting.

“Limousin – A League of Their Own” Seventeen juniors and their families traveled to Springfield, Missouri, June 29-July 5, 2019, to take part in the annual NALJA show. They did a great job exhibiting their cattle in the show ring and participating in the satellite events. Aaron Linhart of Leon completed his term on the NALJA board of directors.

The Iowa Junior Board of Directors (front row): Mara Anderson (Vice President) of Garner; Kacey Boyer of Weldon; Kaitlyn Boyer (President) of Weldon; (back row): Derek Anderson, Garner; Riley Long, Afton; Emmet Long, Afton; Carson Walrod (Secretary), Moorland.

The Iowa Field Day junior participants.

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Iowa News… In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Carolyn Hait, 65, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away May 4, 2019. Services were held May 9, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Carlisle. She is the mother of Brian Hait, president of the Iowa Limousin Association. She grew up in Des Moines and attended Adams State College in Colorado. She worked for the state of Iowa Department of Transportation for over 40 years, retiring in August of 2017. Carolyn was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, the Carlisle Lions Club, and the Carlisle Booster Club. She was also a fan of the Iowa State Cyclones. Carolyn volunteered at Bosch Farms, helping every year with the lunch at their private treaty sale, and at Hait Family Limousin. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael; son, Brian (Jessica) Hait, daughter, Kristina (Bryan) Holden, two grandchildren, two sisters, a brother, and many other friends and relatives.

Stanley Johnson, 84, of Ashton, Iowa, passed away May 26, 2019. Services were held June 3, 2019, at Zoar Presbyterian Church in George, Iowa. Stan lived all of his life in Ashton, with the exception of the time that he was in the United States Army, serving in Korea from 1952-1953. He was a commander and adjutant of the William Ben Hoffman American Legion Post No. 290. He enjoyed raising Quarter Horses and his herd of registered Limousin cattle with his son, Randy, grandson, Ryan, and granddaughter, Alissa (Johnson) Fosdick. Ryan and Alissa were both members of the NALJA board of directors. He was an Elder in the church, on the elevator board, the Osceola Community Hospital Board, and on the county Farm Bureau Board as well as helping organize the Osceola rural water system. Stan is survived by two sons, Randall and Jamie, (Sonya), two daughters, Melanie (Daryl) Schmitt and Robin (Tony) Krier, seven grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, two brothers, three sisters, and many other friends and relatives.

In Memoriam

William (Bill) Biedenfeld, 91, of Peterson, Iowa, passed away June 4, 2019. Services were held June 8, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Royal, Iowa. He is the father of Limousin breeder Doug (Dawn) Biedenfeld of Peterson. He grew up in the Peterson area, and after graduating from high school he farmed with his father. He served in the military during the Korean War with the 321st Signal Corp and spent time in Germany. Bill enjoyed traveling, fishing, woodworking, and being a Cub Scout Troop Leader and 4-H volunteer for 39 years. He was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2017. He was also a member of the Clay County Cattlemen for many years. He is survived by his wife, Nora of Peterson, a daughter, Monica (Bob) Henderson; sons, Doug (Dawn); Mike (Beth); Steven (Tracey); nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Limousin Leadership Award Buckles

elt buckles were awarded to three Iowa juniors; triplets Peyton, Riley and Emmet Long of Afton at the Heartland Regional Show. The three buckles were given in honor of the late Gene Raymond of Garnett, Kansas. The Raymond family donated money to the Heartland Limousin Association in honor of Gene for awards to be given to outstanding juniors. The HLA board decided that a belt buckle with the inscription: GV – Limousin Leadership Award – would be presented annually to deserving junior members. Gene was a firm believer in the importance of honoring the leadership skills of our young people. That includes not only their actions in the show ring, but also their overall skills working with adults and juniors, assisting with whatever needs to be done before or after an event, and being a good role model. The three recipients along with their family, William and Sarah Long and their sister, Maria, had the honor of meeting Arne Arne Hanson of GV Limousin, Garnett, KS, Hanson, Gene’s son-incongratulated Riley, Peyton and Emmet Long of law, at the “Hall of Fame” Afton, IA, upon their selection as the first recipients induction July 3, 2019, in of the GV Limousin Leadership Award at the Springfield, Missouri. Raymond Hall of Fame Induction.

Myron Puck, 82, of Stockton, Iowa, passed away April 15, 2019, at Courtyard Estates in Walcott, Iowa. Services were held April 20, 2019, at Blue Grass Presbyterian Church in Blue Grass, Iowa. He is the father of Limousin breeder Kraig Puck of Muscatine, Iowa. He was born and attended school in Davenport, Iowa. He farmed in Muscatine County, he was a former 4-H leader, and he enjoyed attending county fairs and spending time with his friends and family. Myron is survived by his two sons, Kelvin (Marianne) and Kraig, his daughter, Kelley (David) Moses, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother and sister as well as other friends and family.

In Memoriam Dr. Keith Cogley, DVM, 83, of Colfax, Iowa, passed away June 19, 2019. Services were held June 24, 2019, at the Howard Street Christian Church in Colfax, Iowa. Dr. Cogley was a founding member of the Iowa Limousin Association. He was born on the family farm north of Grinnell, Iowa. As he was growing up, he met Dr. Woods, a veterinarian who came to their farm. That spurred his interest into becoming a veterinarian, attending Iowa State University. In the fall of 1971, Dr. Cogley along with three other Iowa veterinarians; Dr. Richard Shirboun, Dr. Fred Wood, and Dr. William Owen, formed the Iowa Limousin Association. Dr. Cogley served as president from 1973-1975. He had a herd of purebred Limousin cattle he bred continuously for 48 years. He named his cattle operation Frontier Breeds Inc. Dr. Cogley worked as the veterinarian for the Iowa Beef Expo from 1976-2018. In 2015, he was awarded “Friend of the Expo” award for his continued service to the Expo. He worked as a veterinarian at Prairie Meadows Race Track for many years, and he also bred some Quarter Horses for racing. He is survived by three sons; Shawn, Dr. Patrick (Jennifer), Brian (Angie), four daughters; Kelly, Megan (Mel) Morrsisey, Brenda (John) Probasco, Marna (Brant) Fox; a brother, three sisters, 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

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Kansas News… State Fair The Kansas State Fair Limousin and Lim-Flex Open Show will be Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Prairie Pavilion on the state fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The judge for the show is Justin Adcock of Moweaqua, Illinois. Assistant superintendents for the Limousin show are Cash Schilling of Edson and Randy Corns of Eureka. We hope to have a large contingent of Limousin enthusiasts at the show, either exhibiting cattle in the show ring or watching from the stands.

“Limousin – A League of Their Own” Kansas had a large group of 15 juniors and their families who traveled to Springfield, Missouri, to take part in the NALJA show June 29-July 5, 2019. They did a great job exhibiting their cattle in the show ring and participating in the satellite events. For the first time in the history of the NALJA show, twins took the grand and reserve grand titles in the Senior Showmanship competition. Congratulations to Chase and Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, who followed in the footsteps of their father, David, who won the same title in the same arena, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri, in 1985. Brooke Falk of Harveyville, Kansas, completed her term on the NALJA board of directors. We appreciate your service to the juniors and the breed. Good luck as you continue your education at K-State!

Raymond Inducted to NALF “Hall of Fame”

ene Raymond of Garnett, Kansas, was inducted, posthumously, into the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) “Hall of Fame” July 3, 2019. The ceremony took place during the NALJA show in Springfield, Missouri. Three speakers; Dean Summerbell, Ken Holloway and Bruce Brooks, gave inspirational speeches about Gene and his accomplishments. He was an icon of the Limousin breed. Gene was on the North American Limousin Foundation board of directors for two full terms, serving as president in 1986-1987. He was serving his third term when he suffered a heart attack January 8, 2019. Gene was involved with the breed’s EPDs and BOLT program. He served as chairman of the NALF Breed Improvement Committee. GV Limousin received the 2011 NALF “Marketing Booster” award. Gene was a founding member of the Heartland Limousin Association and also a member of the Kansas Limousin

Breeders Association. He was a twotime president of the Kansas Beef Council, sat on the Kansas Livestock Association Executive Committee, and was on the National Livestock and Meat Board for 16 years. Gene was well-known throughout the industry as he judged several state and national cattle shows. He was an instructor at the Graham School in Garnett, teaching agricultural practices. He was passionate about the breed and shared the benefits of using Limousin genetics to commercial and seedstock cattlemen. Gene and his wife, Virginia, began GV Limousin in 1978 and grew the herd to over 400 cows. It was known as one of the premier herds of Limousin cattle in the United States. Every year Gene, Virginia, his son-in-law, Arne Hanson and his wife, Stacey, along with Gene’s other two daughters, Kathy and Diane, hold an annual production sale on the third Saturday in February. The Limousin family will miss Gene. His legend will live on with

Presenting the Hall of Fame honor posthumously to Gene Raymond was Mark Anderson, Jim Bob Hendrickson, Dean Summerbell, GV family representative, Arne Hanson, Bruce Brooks and Ken Holloway.

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The portrait of Gene Raymond and the GV family was presented as a tribute to the “Hall of Fame” induction of Gene Raymond. his beautiful “Hall of Fame” portrait hanging proudly in the NALF office in Denver, Colorado.

NALJA board member Brooke Falk from Harveyville, KS, presented Arne Hanson of GV Limousin with the 2019 Honorary NALJA Member award.

In Memoriam Joe Stinson, 62, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away February 12, 2019, at the University of Kansas Hospital. Services were held February 18 at the Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa. He was a lifelong Franklin County resident, graduating from Ottawa High School in 1975. Joe was a butcher/ meat cutter with Stinson Meat Processing. He also raised Limousin cattle, and enjoyed watching his daughters exhibit cattle at the Limousin shows. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing the harmonica and being with the grandchildren. Joe served as president of the Kansas Meat Processors, he was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association, the KLBA, Heartland Limousin Association, and the Rural Water No. 2 Board of Directors. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, of Ottawa, daughters Emilee (Josh) Brown, and Brooke Stinson, three grandchildren, two sisters, and many other friends and family.

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Minnesota News… Annual Beef Expo The annual Minnesota Beef Expo will take place at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul October 17-20, 2019. The show continues to grow every year including exhibits, events, and shows. One of the highlights of the Expo is the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBEP). In addition to the breed shows, there are also satellite events for juniors including the Knowledge Bowl, Sullivan Stock Show University Seminar and Fitting Contest, Judging Contest, MYBEP Symposium and Showmanship. Last year there were some changes made to the schedule due to the increase in numbers of cattle entered in the junior shows. The breed sales will be held Saturday, followed by the “Supreme Row Sweet Treat Social,” and the MYBEP award ceremony. The day ends with the Market Beef and Prospect Steer Show. Sunday the Breeding Heifer Show will take place in the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum. We hope to have a large group of juniors, not only from Minnesota but also from the surrounding states, take part in the Beef Expo. This is a great experience, not only for showing the cattle but also learning through the seminars, panel discussions, judging competition, and Sullivan Supply session on fitting, grooming and taking care of animals.

Congratulations Juniors Wiley Fanta, son of Casey and Kelly Fanta of Starbuck, Minnesota, was selected to serve as a member of the North American Junior Limousin Association (NALJA) board of directors. He interviewed for the position at the beginning of the NALJA show in Springfield, Missouri. He was one of five juniors representing our state. Wiley worked in the ring during the shows and helped the other exhibitors throughout the week of the NALJA show, June 29July 5. The other Minnesota exhibitors who took part in the NALJA show were Joanna and Justus Moser of Morris, Amelia and Theodore Schatz of Le Center, and Kaitlyn Snyder of Hastings. The results and photos are posted in this issue of the Heart Beat.

Wulf Receives BIF Pioneer Award

he Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Jerry Wulf of Wulf Cattle, Morris, Minnesota, the BIF Pioneer Award during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Brookings, South Dakota, June 20, 2019. The award acknowledges individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle. It recognizes those who have accepted performance reporting and documentation as an important means to make genetic change in beef cattle.

Jerry Wulf (center) is pictured with Joe Epperly (left) BIF board member, and Lee Leachman (right) 2018-2019 BIF president.

Minnesota Cattlemen’s Tour

he 2019 Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour was held July 9, 2019. Over 400 people attended the event which was headquartered at the Steven’s County

Fairgrounds in Morris. Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, had cattle on display at the tour. The tour stopped at several cattle operations as well as giving the

commercial and seedstock breeders a chance to see livestock handling equipment during the trade show. Those attending enjoyed a hamburger fry lunch and steak supper.

Youth Visit Louriston Dairy in Western Minnesota

group of 52 students from Oak View Middle School in Andover, Minnesota, along with their science teacher, Marc Angell, spent Wednesday, May 29, 2019, touring Louriston Dairy, a part of the Riverview Dairy system. The young people were given the opportunity to learn first-hand about agriculture and how a dairy farm operates. Louriston Dairy, located in

Beverly Summerbell, along with Dean, helped Marc Angell, science teacher, chaperone 52 seventh graders on the Louriston Dairy field trip.

The students had to wear safety vests and plastic boots during the barn tour.

northeastern Chippewa County, is a state-of-the-art dairy farm on 160 acres. It was built in 2017, and houses 9,500 Jersey cows. Approximately 8,500 are milked each day. One of the highlights for the visitors is the 106cow De Laval rotary milking unit, a carousel for cows, which is operated 22 hours a day. The day began in the Red Barn, an educational center located on the farm, where the students watched a video presentation about agriculture and the

8,500 Jersey cows get on the rotary milk carousel twice a day.

dairy industry. Tour guides Erin Larson and Natasha Mortenson presented an informative talk about beef and dairy cattle as well as the food industry. The students also had an opportunity to milk a cow, learn about the reproductive system, observe how to AI a female, view the feed given to the animals, and make butter and cheese curds. It was a great learning experience for this group of young people.

Students learn how to milk a cow during their Louriston Dairy visit.

The science students from Oak View Middle School, Andover, MN.

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Wulf Cattle Holds Annual Seminar in New Sale Facility

ulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, held their annual seminar the night before their “Opportunity Sale of 2019” Monday, April 15 at the new sale facility at the Sandy Ridge Ranch near Atkinson, Nebraska. A large crowd of commercial and seedstock producers attended the seminar, titled “Data Driven Decision” presented by Mark Anderson, NALF Executive Director, and Dr. Sandi Parr, PhD, Feedlot Health Management Services. Mark Anderson discussed the IGS Multi-breed Single-step method powered by BOLT. He also explained how genomics have emerged as a new animal breeding tool that is now being used in progressive seedstock operations. A highlight was the slide showing that the Limousin breed now ranks #1 in docility after 25 years of EPD utilization for mating and culling. Comparing EPD traits across various breeds, Limousin came out on top. The Angus and Hereford breeds are not a part of the BOLT system. Dr. Parr discussed the grading of cattle and how marbling factors in to the evaluation. She explained yield grade and ribeye area, which is an

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indicator of lean muscle. She also went over the factors influencing the carcass including genetics, environment, management, and marketing.

NALF Executive Director Mark Anderson presented the breed comparisons from the BOLT program to the commercial and seedstock producers attending the Wulf Seminar.

• 15-20 young registered Limousin cows. • All AI’d safe in calf to: TREF Done Right, Big Country, ROMN Made To Order • Service Sire: Zest/Made To Order Dr. Sandi Parr presented a program on nutrition and carcass merit to the seminar attendees.

In Memoriam Joseph “Joe” William Schatz, 70, of Lexington, Minnesota, passed away April 24, 2019, following a farm accident. Services were held May 1, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le Center, Minnesota. He was the father of Limousin breeder Lonnie (Susan) Schatz of Lexington. He was born in Faribault, Minnesota, attended Austin Junior College, and worked as a butcher as well as farming. Joe especially liked making sausage, raising goats and sheep, fishing, and visiting with friends. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of Lexington, two sons, Lonnie (Sue) Schatz of Lexington, and Brian (Jamie Stolee) Schatz, of Cleveland, seven grandchildren, four brothers, three sisters, and many other friends and relatives.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? Answers: 1.) David Ratliff was named senior showman in 1985. 2.) Ratliff won the award in the same arena, the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, in Springfield, Missouri, where his twins, Chase and Madison, took home the grand and reserve grand titles in senior showmanship. 3.) Cade Peterson exhibited the grand champion purebred bull at the 1996 NALJA show in Des Moines, Iowa. 4.) Erica (Vorthmann) Shipman took home the grand champion banners in the bredand-owned Limousin shows in 2002, 2003 and 2004. 5.) Julie Montagne was the 1988-1989 National Limousin Queen.

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Missouri News… Thanks Missouri! Thanks to the members of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) who served as hosts for the 2019 North American Junior Limousin Association (NALJA) show, “Limousin – A League of Their Own” June 29-July 5 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. Ty and Susie Heavin and Shaun and Brooke Edwards, co-chairs for the show, put in endless hours planning, organizing, and putting on this year’s show. We appreciate the efforts of these two couples as well as all the MLBA members who assisted with the show. Missouri was well represented with 48 juniors taking part in the NALJA show. There were 247 exhibitors from 23 states with 429 head entered in the 2019 NALJA show. Springfield, Missouri, has hosted NALJA shows in 1977, 1985, 2003, 2013 and 2019.

The evening began with a time to socialize with breeders from across Missouri as well as those who came from other states. The delicious beef meal was catered by the staff at the Gravel Bar & Grill from Glendenning’s Sand Spring Resort.

Meeting Shaun Edwards, MLBA president, welcomed everyone and introduced guests in attendance. Nathan Hunt gave the treasurer’s report. Susie Heavin gave a recap of the junior activities from the past year and went over the schedule for the NALJA show in Springfield, Missouri. She encouraged everyone to attend the festivities. The 2019 MLBA “Commercial Producer of the Year” award was presented to Andy and Sandra Murray, Murray Family Farms of Springfield,

Missouri. Paul Junkans presented the “Hall of Fame” award to Perry and DJ Robertson, Rocky Ridge Limousin of Oldfield, Missouri. Dean Summerbell reported on the highlights of the past year in the Heartland Limousin Association. He also gave a $2,500 donation from the Heartland to the MLBA as a NALJA show sponsor.

and pages on the MLBA calving book were also offered. Raffle tickets were sold by the juniors and the winning tickets were drawn throughout the evening for prizes. Thanks to everyone for your donation and/or purchase at the benefit auction. The money raised goes to support the junior and senior association activities throughout the year.

Benefit Auction A live and silent auction was held following the annual meeting. A variety of interesting items were auctioned off including an old Kansas City Stockyard photo, a canoe and rafting trip at Sand Spring Resort, a painted bench with a Limousin bull on the back, and a handmade cattle drive quilt. In addition, there were also homemade cinnamon rolls and blackberry pies on the auction. Cattle supplies, semen,

MLBA President Shaun Edwards welcomed members and guests attending the annual Missouri Limousin Breeders Association banquet and benefit auction in Lebanon, MO, April 12.

Annual Meeting, Banquet and Benefit Auction The Missouri Limousin Breeders Association held their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction on a new day this year; Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. This event was held in conjunction with the annual “Great American Pie Sale” held the next day.

Terry Gravens of Lebanon purchased the quilt made by Rhonda Harden of Eldon at the annual MLBA benefit auction.

Brooke Edwards of New Bloomfield purchased a Limousin bench made by Shirley Peckman of Nevada.

The grand champion female and Division III winner was AUTO Lucky Clover 469E, a 12/4/17 homozygous black, polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B out of AUTO Luckie 246W exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield.

Dalton Edwards of Higginsville took home the reserve grand champion female title with the Division IV champion. SEEE Eternity is a 10/5/17 homozygous black, polled 50% LimFlex daughter of Colburn Primo out of Carrousels Piña Colada.

Ellie Dill helped Shaun Edwards by drawing the winning raffle numbers at the MLBA banquet.

MLBA Holds Open Show in Sedalia

he Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) held their annual Summer Open Show at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia Saturday, June 9, 2019. The show took place immediately following the junior show. A total of 45 exhibitors paraded 64 head of females and bulls for Judge Taylor Graham of Miami, Oklahoma, to evaluate.

Pinegar Limousin of Springfield took home the grand champion bull honors with the Division I champion, AUTO High Country 763F, a 10/4/18 black, polled 64% Lim-Flex son of AUTO Lucky Guy 140D out of AUTO Topez 284U.

The grand champion cow-calf pair was AUTO Ryah 489D, a 12/21/16 homozygous black, polled 75% LimFlex daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B out of AUTO Luckie 246W who showed with her 1/30/19 heifer, CMMJ Gypsy Water 124G, by AUTO Deep Water 124C exhibited by Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba. The reserve grand champion and Division I reserve champion bull was exhibited Ellie Dill of Marshfield. LDIL Boulder 473F is a 9/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 31% LimFlex son of Prairie Pride Next Step 2036 out of AUTO Callie 403D.

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Missouri News… Murray Family Farms Named MLBA “Commercial Producer of the Year”

urray Family Farms, headed by Andy and Sandra Murray, of Springfield, Missouri, was named as the 2019 Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) “Commercial Producer of the Year.” The award was presented April 12 as part of the MLBA annual meeting and banquet at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. Andy’s grandfather purchased the family farm in 1931 and throughout the 1940s and 1950s he milked 80 cows. Andy and his wife, Sandra, have been involved in the cattle business throughout all of their lives. They began buying Limousin

genetics, primarily bulls, in 1989. From their first Limousin purchase, Andy quickly saw the benefits of added growth and feed efficiency with his Limousin calves. For three decades the Murray family has continually improved their cattle operation with Limousin genetics. Andy and his family appreciate the confirmation and functionality of their Limousin cattle. It has also given them great pride to sell their calves and consistently receive top market prices. With the contributions from the current generation, Murray Family Farms has grown their herd to almost 300 top-notch cows.

Today, Andy and Sandra take great pride in the cattle herd they have worked so hard to develop. They are also blessed to be able to work hand in hand with their children and grandchildren to carry on this great farming tradition. The Murrays raised four daughters who, along with their spouses and eight grandchildren, are active in their farming operation, and now the fifth generation of Murrays are learning the ropes.

Congratulations to the MLBA Commercial Producers of the Year Andy and Sandra Murray, Murray Family Farms of Springfield. Pictured (l to r): Easton Murray, Tammy Murray, Katelyn Kershner, Elise Murray, Rudy Estrada, Toby Kershner, Sheri Estrada, Sandy Murray, Ty Heavin, MLBA; Andy Murray, and Andrew Kautsch, MLBA.

Robertsons Inducted into MLBA “Hall of Fame” Perry and DJ Robertson, Rocky Ridge Limousin of Oldfield, Missouri, into the MLBA “Hall of Fame.” They received this honor at the 2019 MLBA annual meeting and banquet April 12 in Lebanon. They grew up as farm kids, raising Hereford and Angus cattle. In 1999, Perry and DJ borrowed a Limousin bull from a neighbor to breed their commercial cows. They loved the calves and as the Paul Junkans, right, presented the saying goes, “the rest is history”. “Hall of Fame” award to Perry and DJ Perry and DJ learned about the carcass traits of Limousin cattle from Robertson of Oldfield, MO. a neighbor who worked at the local he Missouri Limousin Breeders processing plant. They purchased their Association (MLBA) inducted

first Limousin bull March 17, 2001, from Pinegar Limousin. Although they did not know much about EPDs, they liked the way the bull looked, how he walked, how his feet looked, and his laid back disposition. On December 14, 2002, they bought their first two registered cows and then several more in the spring of 2003. They purchased more cows from the Heart of Missouri sale in October of 2003. The Robertson’s said they enjoy the calm disposition from their mama cows. They selected bulls with calvingease and good dispositions.

About three years ago they made the difficult decision to get out of the cowcalf operation due to health issues and changes in their “day jobs”. The last cow that was sold when they liquidated their cow-calf operation in 2016 was one DJ bought in May of 2006 in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. Perry says he still purchases Limousin genetics for their steer feeding operation, and they sell freezer beef to many repeat buyers. They both commented that they still love the cattle, but they love the people working with the cattle even more.

In Memoriam Robert “Bob” Wies, 86, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2019. Services were held June 5, 2019, at St. Joseph Church in Cottleville, Missouri. Bob started in the carpentry business when he was 18, and went on to hang drywall in St. Charles County, Missouri. From that beginning, he and his wife, Euvonne, started Wies Drywall and Construction Crop. and they have spent the better part of four decades working together in the family’s business. They ventured into the cattle business in 1975. It started as a hobby and turned into a passion. Bob purchased his first Limousin bull in 1975. Their herd of cattle started small and over time blossomed into a herd of nearly 200 mother cows, counting both registered and recipient cows. Wies Limousin Ranch has taken home many champion trophies, received many awards, and they have been influential in the breed. The highlight was the Triple Crown Winner in 2010-11 with their Supreme All-American Futurity Bull, MAGSWL Usual Suspect. In all, they have earned 27 grand or reserve grand

titles nationally. Bob and Euvonne were promoters of the breed, exhibiting cattle at the national, state and local levels. In addition, they also enjoyed attending the International Limousin Congress with fellow Missouri breeders Tom and Rosalie Smith and Larry and Judy Robinson. In 1998, Bob and Euvonne were inducted into the Missouri Limousin Breeders (MLBA) “Hall of Fame”. They were presented the MLBA “Promoter of the Year” award in 2010, sponsored by longtime breeders Tom and Rosalie Smith. Bob was a member of the North American Limousin Foundation, the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association, and the Heartland Limousin Association. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Euvonne; two children, Terry (Versy) Wies and Suzanne Wies, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, a brother and two sisters.

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Missouri News… Missouri Junior Field Day

he annual Missouri Cattlemen’s Weekend at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, took place June 7-9, 2019. Members of the Missouri Junior Limousin Association held their field day Saturday morning, June 8, in conjunction with this annual event.

This year, 40 juniors exhibited 63 head of Limousin females, steers and bulls before judge Jessica Judge of St. Joseph, Missouri, in the Donnelly Arena.

The Missouri juniors who participated in the field day.

The grand champion female and Division III champion was AUTO Lucky Clover 469E, a 12/4/17 homozygous black, polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B out of AUTO Luckie 246W exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield.

The reserve grand champion female and Division I champion was AUTO Crowning Day 204G, a 1/5/19 homozygous black, polled 68% LimFlex daughter of Riverstone Crown Royal out of AUTO Casper C exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove.

Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba exhibited the grand champion cow-calf pair with AUTO Ryah 489D, a 12/21/16 homozygous black, polled 75% LimFlex daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B out of AUTO Luckie 246W who showed with her 1/30/19 heifer, CMMJ Gypsy Water 124G, by AUTO Deep Water 124C.

Ellie Dill of Marshfield exhibited the grand champion and Division I champion bull with LDIL Boulder 473F, a 9/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 31% Lim-Flex son of Prairie Pride Next Step 2036 out of AUTO Callie 403D.

The reserve grand champion and Division I reserve champion bull was GBKR 445F, an 11/1/18 homozygous black, polled 59% Lim-Flex son of AUTO Silverado 543B out of AUTO Carmel 445C exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton.

The grand champion steer was shown by Kaylee Lower of Humansville with Floyd, a 4/7/18 red, 1,070-lb. son of Feddes Oscar.

Taking home the reserve grand champion steer honors was Chelsea Pinnell with VFRM Suspect Success 828F, a 3/4/18 black, 1,270-lb. son of MAGSWL Usual Suspect 538U.

Showmanship Winners: junior cochampions, Kole Lewis of Anderson and Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba; and senior champion, Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit.

Edwards Wins Missouri Cattlemen’s Show Dalton Edwards of Higginsville took home the grand champion Limousin female title at the Missouri Cattlemen’s All-Breeds Junior Show Sunday, June 9 at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. SEEE Eternity is a 10/5/17 homozygous black, polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of Colburn Primo out of Carrousels Piña Colada. She was also the fifth over all breeds.

The reserve grand champion Limousin female at the Missouri Cattlemen’s All-Breeds Junior Show Sunday, June 9 was AUTO Fenna, a 10/9/18 polled, homozygous black 78% Limousin daughter of HBRL Deluxe Package out of AUTO Luckie Too 423Y exhibited by Kole Lewis of Anderson.

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Nebraska News Husker/Harvest Days

Nebraska Junior Beef Expo

Husker/Harvest Days, celebrating it’s 42nd year, will take place September 10-12, 2019 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The show runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday. This event features one of the largest displays of farm and ranch machinery and equipment of any show. Cattle from various breeds will be on display in addition to demonstrations and equipment. This show is the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show. The show began in 1978 and now has more than 100,000 visitors attending the three-day festivities. Improvements have been made over the past few years to upgrade the facility and grounds. The show combines traditional values along with new ideas and innovations.

The 22nd annual Nebraska Junior All-Breeds Beef Expo was held in Norfolk June 7-9, 2019, at the Northeast Community College.

Grayhm Beck of Fairfield exhibited the grand champion Limousin female with JKTW Free Dance 436F, a 4/23/18 polled, black 67% Lim-Flex daughter of TREF Cowboy Up 775C out of SL Miss Right 142Y.

Several Nebraska juniors took part in the satellite events as well as the Limousin show. Saturday the juniors were busy competing in a variety of contests

including judging, sales talk, herdsman quiz and speech. The shows took place the following day, June 9.

The reserve grand champion female and champion bred-and-owned was ARRC Caramel 8247F, a 3/14/18 polled, red 84% Limousin daughter of Wulfs Defend K909D out of an BRAW Ms Xtractor 574C exhibited by Audrey Brawner of Wood Lake.

Junior champion showman was Grayhm Beck (pictured with Rob Brawner), and Audrey Brawner, who won the senior division.

Big Red Beef Show Winners Grayce Beck of Fairfield exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin female at the “Big Red Beef Show” March 9, 2019, at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island. JKTW Emagination 1279E is a 12/1/17 daughter of TREF Cowboy Up 775C out of Wulfs Youlandie 1279Y.

Pony Express Rides Again More than 1,800 miles in 10 days! From St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, the Pony Express could deliver a letter faster than ever before. In operation for only 18 months between April 1860 and October 1861, the Pony Express nevertheless has become synonymous with the Old West. In the era before electronic communication, the Pony Express was the thread that tied East to West. Jim Watts (pictured), Watts Limousin Ranch of Fairfield, Nebraska, was one of the Pony Express riders carrying the mail from Oaks to just south of Hastings. The 2019 re-ride started June 10 in St. Joseph, Missouri, and ended June 20 in Sacramento, California.

Grayhm Beck showing off his prizes for winning the grand champion title with his female at the “Big Red Beef Show” March 9, 2019, in Grand Island.

Grayhm Beck of Fairfield took home the grand champion banner at the “Big Red Beef Show” March 9, 2019, at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island. He exhibited JKTW Free Dance 436F, a 4/23/18 daughter of TREF Cowboy Up 775C our of SL Miss Right.

Be Careful Grazing the Green This Fall

his fall livestock producers need to be careful when grazing the fall green up of cool season grasses. “Extreme diligence must be taken not to overgraze during the fall green up of cool season grasses, said Sean Kelly, SDSU Extension Range Management Field Specialist. Kelly explained that during the fall green-up, cool season grasses are storing their energy reserves to ensure health through the dormant season and vigor next spring when the growing season starts again. Whereas, warm season grasses grow later in the

season during the summer and late summer and do not get another green up in the fall of the year. Leave six inches Cool season grasses have two growing seasons. “They grow in the spring and then get another growth spurt in the fall,” Kelly said. “Tremendous damage to cool season grasses can happen if they are overgrazed during the fall green up and they are unable to build those root reserves.” He explained that if overgrazed in the fall, cool season

plants will have less vigor the following spring and may die out completely during the dormant season. To ensure cool season grasses are not overgrazed, a best management practice is to leave at least six inches. “Native cool season grasses should not be grazed shorter than six inches in plant height,” Kelly said. There are yet other benefits to leaving sufficient plant height into the dormant season. “The soil surface will be protected from erosion and will optimize snow capture during the winter,” Kelly said.

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South Dakota News… South Dakota Juniors Exhibit at Summer Spotlight Show

Congratulations Juniors

The South Dakota Summer Spotlight Show was held at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron July 25-28, 2019. This all-breed show featured not only cattle, but also swine and sheep. The fairgrounds were busy with activities throughout the weekend. The Spotlight is designed to showcase South Dakota youth and their livestock in addition to giving them the opportunity to participate in livestock judging and the beef ambassador program. Judging the Limousin show was Scott Bayer of Ringle, Wisconsin.

Five South Dakota juniors; Brooklyn Ludens, Alexa Montagne, Memphis Peterson, and Emmett and Own Symens, and their families traveled to Springfield, Missouri,

The grand champion Limousin female was L7 Frisky Whiskey 819F, a 4/3/18 double black, double polled daughter of L7 Calvados 5035C out of Miss L7 520C exhibited by Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain.

Brooklyn Ludens of Hurley took home the grand champion Lim-Flex female banner with FC Zesty 817F ET, a 3/15/18 double black, double polled 34% Lim-Flex daughter of Chestnut Knock Out 204 out of CYWD Zesty 22Z. She was fourth overall in the All-Breeds Supreme Champion lineup.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female was L7 Firefly 848F ET, a 2/25/18 double black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of BSF Hot Lotto 1401 out of L7 Yuma 122Y exhibited by Memphis Peterson of Pukwana.

The Grand Champion Steer was Raja, a 4/18 black 1,188-lb. son of Fu Man Chu exhibited by Landon Thury of Avon.

Owen Symens took home the Reserve Grand Champion title with his steer, SYES Flag Bearer 0262F, a 3/28/18 red, 1,285-lb. son of LFLC Arby 5027A out of Miss SYES Urban 263B.

for the 2019 NALJA show. They participated in the satellite events and the various shows. The results and photos from the show, “Limousin – A League of Their Own” are printed in this issue of the Heart Beat.

John Symens of Amherst, SD, Limousin representative for the South Daktoa Beef Breeds Council (SDBBC), and Tammy Mikkelson, Executive Secretary/Treasurer of the SDBBC received recognition for partnering with SDSU to host the 2019 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) annual meeting in Huron, SD.

Glenn Jakober Featured in Farm Forum Excerpts from an article written by: Connie Sue Groop for the July 24, 2019, Farm Forum

lenn Jakober, Limousin breeder from the Aberdeen, South Dakota, area was featured in the Farm Forum paper. The article talked about the ups and downs of his life in rural McPherson County. Jakober grew up on a farm, raising cattle from the time he was very young. He worked at Dakota Midland Hospital in Aberdeen, serving as the CEO, and later he was the director of budget and reimbursement at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Glenn and his late wife, Sharon, started with Angus-Holstein-cross cows, eventually transitioning to Limousin. He has bred up the herd and has been selling seedstock animals and bulls since 1987. His son, Chris, said that taking care of livestock helped develop a good work ethic which has carried though in his career as a researcher at the University of California-Davis. He went on to say that his farm experiences taught him how to be a problem solver. The Forum article enumerated some of the trials and tribulations that Glenn has endured over the years, including injuries and accidents. He said he is thankful he was able to get the treatment needed to “pull through” these situations. Thanks Glen for your loyalty to the Limousin breed and for persevering during life’s trials and tribulations.

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Wisconsin News Spring Creeks Cattle Company Hosts WCA Summer Tour

he Mitchell family, Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Wauzeka, Wisconsin, were part of the annual Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association

Bart Mitchell gave a presentation of the Spring Creeks cattle operation during the tour while Dean Summerbell and Bart’s father, Bob, listened.

(WCA) Summer Tour June 22, 2019. The goal of the WCA is to promote the Wisconsin beef business through advocacy, leadership, and education. This year the tour featured outstanding Wisconsin beef cattle operations in the southwestern part of the state. Attendees visited Spring Creeks Cattle Co., as well as Rush Creek Ranch and Woodhill Farms in Viroqua. The first stop was Spring Creeks Cattle Co. and those attending had the opportunity to view the cattle, gain knowledge of the cattle operation, take part in a question-and-answer session, and enjoy a variety of pastries and beverages. Jennifer Houston, president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), was a special guest on the tour. She provided an update on the association’s efforts in Washington, D.C. on behalf of cattle producers. Spring Creeks Cattle Co. purchased their first purebred Limousin in 1991 and have grown their seedstock operation to also include Lim-Flex and Angus cattle. In 2018, Bob was honored as the 2018 “WCA Cattlemen of the Year.” He has also served as president of the North American Limousin Foundation and his son, Bart, is vice-president of the Heartland Limousin Association.

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The Mitchell family hosting the Wisconsin Beef tour.

Tour participants at the Spring Creek’s stop.

Cattle on display at Spring Creeks Cattle Co.

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Fullblood News… Fullblood Limousin Alliance Holds National Show

embers of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for their National Show June 8, 2019. This took place in conjunction with the Eastern Regional Show. The reserve grand champion bull was ACHH Gage 30G, a 3/19/19 double polled son of ACHH Diamond 82D out of ACHH Farmer’s Daughter exhibited by Jordan Ray of Bowling Green, KY.

The reserve grand champion in the junior show was ACHH Flow 87F, an 11/9/18 double polled daughter of ACHH Diamond 82D ET out of Post P Zowie exhibited by Alex Morris of Roundhill, KY.

Female Division Winners: Division I reserve champion: DWR Poll Topped Out 279F, a 9/23/18 daughter of EAFF P Hummer 530P exhibited by Diamond W Ranch of Chelsea, OK. Division II reserve champion: DWR Polled Frenchie 184F, a 4/22/18 double polled daughter of Rockin’ R Excalibur exhibited by Diamond W Ranch.

The grand champion bull was GAAN Interceptor D, a 1/20/19 homozygous polled son of ACHH Diamond 82D ET out of CCGC Libby exhibited by Aden Neighbors of Bowling Green, KY.

The grand champion female and Division I champion was AUTO Rather Nice 434F ET, a 10/20/18 polled daughter of SVL Polled Impact 516U out of AUTO Red Pepper 216X exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO.

The champion cow-calf pair was ACHH 1188Z, a 10/28/12 double polled daughter of CFSV Polled Progress 521U exhibited by Aden Neighbors of Bowling Green, KY. She was shown with her 3/19/19 bull calf at side, ACHH 30G, sired by ACHH Diamond 82D ET.

Taking home the reserve grand champion female title was the Division II champion ACHH Franceen 57F, a 2/17/18 double polled daughter of ACHH Diamond 82D ET out of ACHH Farmer’s Daughter exhibited by Jordan Ray of Bowling Green, KY. She also won the junior show and Jordan was named champion showman.

Fullblood breeders Ken Ragsdell, Rolla, MO, and Bob Stone, Cashion, OK, attended the Select Breeder’s Sale in Springfield, MO, in April.

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Heartland Regional Show Held in Council Bluffs T

he Heartland Regional Show was held at the Westfair Fairgrounds in Council Bluffs, Iowa, for the second year in a row. The event took place May 31-June 1, 2019. This year the weather cooperated with comfortable temperatures in the mid-70s and low humidity, which was a welcome change from the 100+ heat that we endured last year. Matt Johnson of Worthing, South Dakota, former South Dakota State University Livestock Judging Coach, evaluated the steers, females, and bulls exhibited by juniors from five states.

The grand champion Progress steer was exhibited by Mason Shipman, of Treynor, IA, with Frozone, a 3/14/18 1,365-lb. purebred son of Alter Ego.

Taking home the reserve grand champion honors with her Progress steer was Erin Puck of Muscatine, IA. MRL French Toast 839F is a 4/7/18 1,234-lb. purebred son of Wulfs Agri King T319A.

The grand champion bull was shown by Timber Vermillion of Kincaid, KS. TV Fix It Felix is a 2/13/18 red, double polled 78% son of GV Red Man 417Z.

Brooklyn Ludens of Hurley, SD, exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex female, FC Zesty 817F ET, a 3/15/18 double black, double polled 34% daughter of Chestnut Knock Out 204. She was the Division IV champion.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female was exhibited by Mason Shipman with DEBV Flash Dancer 829F ET, a 3/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 43% daughter of PVF Insight 0129. She was the Division IV reserve champion.

Erin Puck took home the grand champion Limousin female banner with AUTO Favorite 203F ET, a 1/5/18 homozygous black, polled daughter of Riverstone Crown Royal. She was the Division V champion.

The reserve grand champion Limousin female was exhibited by Brooklyn Kline of Logan, IA, with SL 820F, a 4/4/18 double black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS Antelope. She was the Division IV champion.

The grand champion bred-andowned Lim-Flex female was shown by Brenden Myer of Logan, IA, with SL Ferrari, a 5/15/18 homozygous black, double polled 62% daughter of MAGS Antelope.

Jacob Al-Mazroa of Peru, IA, exhibited the reserve grand champion bred-andowned Lim-Flex female with JBAM Final Divident 02F, a 1/20/18 double black, double polled 71% daughter of TMCK Cash Flow 247C.

The grand champion bred-and-owned Limousin female was shown by Truett Vermillion of Kincaid, KS, with TV Eloise 305E, a 10/27/17 black, double polled daughter of GV Red Man 417Z.

Riley Long of Afton, IA, exhibited the reserve grand champion bred-andowned Limousin female with Long Lady Felicia 10F, a 2/4/18 double black, double polled daughter of HUNT Mr. Case 156C.

Thank you to Zane Gavette of Everson, WA, Dominic Ruppert of Witt, IL, and Ethan Freund of Elizbeth, CO, NALJA directors, for their help during the Heartland Junior Regional in Council Bluffs. 2019 Heartland Regional Show Exhibitors

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Senior champion showman: Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO

Senior reserve champion showman: Kaitlyn Snyder of Hastings, MN

Intermediate champion Leslie Bell of Walcott, IA

showman:

Intermediate reserve champion showman: Kacey Boyer of Weldon, IA

Junior champion showman: Breck Coffland of Blairstown, IA

Junior reserve champion showman: Dawson Book of Dixon, IA

Novice champion showman: Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA

Novice reserve champion showman: Maria Long of Afton, IA

We thank the following sponsors who helped make the 2019 Heartland Junior Regional Show May 31-June 1 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a success. Your support of our future, the youth, is greatly appreciated! Baker Farms – Fulton, MO Casey’s General Store – Council Bluffs, IA Cripple Creek Cattle Co. – Dakota, MN Linhart Limousin – Leon, IA Lyon River Front Farm – Foley, MN Magness Land & Cattle – Platteville, CO MC Marketing Management – Dakota Dunes, SD Pinegar Limousin – Springfield, MO Precision Marketing – Guthrie, OK Stockman’s Classic – Lebanon, MO Dean & Bev Summerbell – East Bethel, MN Summers Limousin – Independence, MO Super C Limousin – Eureka, KS Vorthmann Limousin – Treynor, IA Westfair Fairgrounds – Council Bluffs, IA Wulf Cattle – Morris, MN

Bosch Farms – Indianola, IA Crazy Woman Creek – Rushford, MN Crockett Rose Branch – Lamar, MO Kyle & Terri Dye – Paola, KS Ellsworth Limousin – Elkhorn, WI Hunt Limousin Ranch – Oxford, NE Lammert Farms – Treynor, IA Long & Sons Limousin – Afton, IA McCann Farms – Falcon, MO Mill Road Limousin – Knapp, WI Moser Farms – Morris, MN Oathoudt Farm Supply – Atlantic, IA OMG Cattle Co. – Pittsville, WI Chisum Peterson – Chamberlain, SD Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin – Pukwana, SD Pine Tree Acres – Parker, KS Potter Cattle – Braddock, ND Roll Limousin – Bingham Lake, MN ROM’N Limousin – Arlington, SD Straight Limousin – Logan, IA Symens Bros. Limousin – Amherst, SD Timber Stream Cattle – Treynor, IA Torgerson Limousin – Artesian, SD Woodard Limousin – Callhan, CO

Boyer Family Farms – Weldon, IA Dustin & Bridget Peck – Harrisonville, MO Flatland Limousin – Moorland, IA Grassroots Genetics – Holts Summit, MO Green Acres Limousin – Cottage Grove, MN Hait Limousin – Carlisle, IA Hermon Limousin – Carlisle, IA John & Debbie Crow – Vinton, IA Sporty Acres Limousin – Dodge Center, MN Bullis Creek Ranch – Wood Lake, NE Eagle Pass Limousin – Milaca, MN Edwards Limousin – Higginsville, MO Shipman Cattle/In Memory of Phil Shipman – Girard, KS Venner Family Limousin – Breda, IA

Vol. 27 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2019 Congratulations to Ed Pinegar and Ty Heavin, Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO, for receiving both the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder Awards at the All-American Futurity.

The Heartland Board of Directors met in Council Bluffs, IA, during the junior regional Show: (front row) Emmett Edwards, president; Randy Corns, and Jason Boyer; (back row) Steve Summers representing T.J. Callahan, William Long, and Gordy Ludens representing Glenn Treftz. NALF regional manager Andy Rest visited with Eric Boon of Lucky Lake, SK, at the Peterson’s L7 Bar sale. Heartland Executive Secretary Dean Summerbell returned the Missouri dues check to MLBA treasurer, Nathan Hunt. The money is to be used as the HLA sponsorship for the 2019 NALJA show, hosted by Missouri.

Missouri Limousin Breeders Association President Shaun Edwards welcomed the exhibitors and families to Springfield for the 2019 NALJA show.

A large crowd of buyers attended the Great American Pie Sale Saturday, April 13.

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Terry Gravens of Lebanon, MO, hosted a PBR breakfast at his Chrysler Dealership in Lebanon on April 13. Terry welcomed two-time world champion Chris Shivers to the breakfast along with Dean Summerbell. The PBR event was the evening of the Great American Pie Sale.

Missouri juniors took part in the NALJA cook-off competition. Their recipe for Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe Sliders is printed on page 6 in the Heart Beat.

We are co-sponsoring the 4-States Limousin Sale NOV 16, 2019 • Mt. Pleasant, TX Plan to join us. HEART OF OKLAHOMA LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION President John Holman 918/319-1566 • Vice President Chad McReynolds 918/616-5671 Secretary Alicia Martin • Treasurer Tiffany Revis Board of Directors: Chris Medford, Tim Williams III, Kaitlynn Withers

These Missourians won Senior Quiz Bowl at the NALJA show, Drake Wood, Dalton Edwards and Clayton Schowe, not pictured is Wyatt Perry.

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Heartland Juniors Hit a Home Run at NALJA Show “Limousin, A League of Their Own”

eartland juniors and their families traveled to Springfield, Missouri, June 29-July 5, 2019, for the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress, “Limousin, A League of Their Own.” The weeklong event was hosted by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association. The shows started off July 2 with the Prospect and Progress Steers, Bred-and-Owned Limousin Females and Owned Lim-Flex Females. A total of 227 animals were evaluated in the four shows by Ryan Haefner of Clinton, Illinois. The following day, Wednesday, July 3, the shows continued with the Limousin and Lim-Flex CowCalf Pairs, Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex and Owned Limousin Bulls, Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex Females and Owned Limousin Females. Tim Fitzgerald of West Grove, Pennsylvania, evaluated the 143 head in the six shows. Lim-Flex Female Show Taking home the grand champion title in the Lim-Flex Female Show and the Division IV champion was John Crawford of Big Pool, MD, with TASF Forever Classy 216F, a 3/21/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 65% LimFlex daughter of CJSL Dauntless 6257D out of MAGS With Class.

Tonganoxie, KS; Class 43: Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO. Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex Female Show The grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was the Division II winner LFL Felicia 8042F, a 4/12/18, 60% Lim-Flex sired by LFL Deluxe Edition 6029D out of MAGS De Lorean exhibited by Tucker Parkinson, Levelland, TX.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female and the Division III champion was MRRC Fivestar Charm 818F, a 2/26/18 homozygous black, polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter BCII MLA Next Up 015 out of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. Heartland Division and Class Winners: Division I reserve champion: Ellie Dill of Marshfield, MO, with LDIL Jaymin 511F, an 11/2/18 daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B ET. Division II reserve champion: Garrett Walden of Tonganoxie, KS, with TBG Faith 810F ET. Class 63: Jillian Mudd of Knob Noster, MO.

Lim-Flex Bull Show The grand champion Lim-Flex bull and the Division III champion was WLBL Fast Forward 808F, a 2/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 53% Lim-Flex son of MAGS Y-Axis out of WLBL Avalon 6080D ET exhibited by Will Blaydes of Midway, KY.

Taking home the reserve grand champion banner was the Division II champion Ellie Dill of Marshfield, MO, with LDIL Boulder 473F, a 9/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 31% Lim-Flex son of Prairie Pride Next Step 2036 out of DJ Top Hat. Heartland Division & Class Lim-Flex Bull Winners: Division I champion: Gage Baker of Fulton, MO, with GVKR 445F, an 11/1/18 son of AUTO Silverado 543B. Division I reserve champion: Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE, with KORC Gametime 901G, a 1/28/19 son of Alter Ego. Class 53: Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus, KS. Limousin Bull Show

Limousin Female Show

Morgan Wise of Topeka, KS, exhibited the reserve grand champion and Division IV reserve champion Lim-Flex female with Schilling’s Farrah, a 4/2/18, 50% Lim-Flex sired by PVF Insight 0129 out of Schilling’s Whisperingeye. Heartland Division & Class Lim-Flex Female Winners: Division I champion: Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, MO, with AUTO Crowning Day 204G, a 1/5/19 daughter of Riverstone Crown Royal. Division I reserve champion: Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO, with AUTO Filly 442F ET, an 11/22/18 daughter of CJSL Creed 5042C. Division II champion: Morgan Wise of Topeka, KS, with SCAS Frida 979F ET, a 9/13/18 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. Division V champion: Chase Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, with MRRC Forever Charmed, a 1/29/18 daughter of S A V Sensation 5615 who was also 5th Overall Lim-Flex Female in the final drive. Division VI reserve champion: Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO, with AUTO Lucky Clover 469E ET, a 12/4/17 daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B ET. Class 19: Kinnick Paulsen of Preston, IA; Class 28: McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS; Class 30: McKenna Richardson; Class 33: Jarrin Goecke of State Center, IA; Class 36: Tanner Walden of

The grand champion Limousin female and Division VI champion was TASF Envy 161E ET, a 10/10/17 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of TASF Crown Royal 960C ET out of AUTO Peyton 206Y exhibited by Kinnick Paulsen of Preston, IA. The reserve grand champion and Division V champion was SSTO Far To Special 8806F, a 1/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS Aviator out of SBLX Xtra Special exhibited by Emily Fraser of Decatur, TX. Heartland Limousin Female class winners: Class 72: Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba, MO; Class 74: Kole Lewis of Anderson, MO; Class 76: Jaidyn Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO. Bred-and-Owned Limousin Female Show Division III reserve champion: Truett Vermillion of Kincaid, KS, with TV Eloise 305E, a 10/27/17 black, double polled daughter of GV Red Man 417Z.

Memphis Peterson of Pukwana, SD, took home the grand champion banner with his purebred Limousin bull, L7 Flamin Ace 8020F ET, a 3/1/18 double black, homozygous polled son of Alter Ego out of L7 Yuma 122Y. He was the Division III champion. The reserve grand champion was exhibited by Logan Chachere of Dayton, TX, with his Division I champion, CHAC Fred 436F ET, a 9/13/18 black, polled son of CJSL Creed 5042C out of CHAC Lucy 404C ET. Heartland Division Limousin Bull winners: Division I reserve champion: Kole Lewis of Anderson, MO, with XKLX Fox, a 12/3/18 son of SEEE Donald. Division II champion: Owen Symens of Amherst, SD, with ONSY Freddy 692D, a 5/1/18 son of L7 3014A. Division III reserve champion: Timber Vermillion of Kincaid, KS, with TV Fix It Felix, a 2/13/18 son of GV Red Man 417Z.

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The grand champion Progress steer was Frozone, a 3/14/18 black, 1,435-lb. purebred son of Alter Ego out of VL Brianna 408B exhibited by Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA.

Progress Steer Show The reserve grand champion steer was shown by Cade Freed of Fairbury, IL, with Flex Fire Truck 853F, a 4/16/18 red, 1,110-lb. percentage (25) son of Bach Bishop 421B out of Flex Widget 953W. Heartland Progress Steer Class Winners: Class 6: Erin Puck of Muscatine, IA, with MRL French Toast 839F, a 4/7/18 red, 1,255-lb. purebred son of Wulfs Agri King T319A. Class 7: Jordyn Jones of Carthage, MO, with THOR, a 2/12/18 black, 1,290-lb. percentage (50) son of OWC Problem Solved.

Heartland Juniors “Batter Up” in NALJA Satellite Events

Long, IA; (Intermediate) 2nd, McKenna Richardson, KS; 4th, Peyton Long, IA; (Senior) 4th, Brooke Heavin, MO. Photo Contest - Cattle: (Novice) 2nd, Case Brockhous, MO; (Junior) 1st, Austin Hunt, MO; 3rd, Cole Youngblood, KS; (Intermediate) 2nd, Lydia Hunt, MO; 3rd, Riley Long, IA; (Senior) 1st, Joanna Moser, MN; 3rd,

eartland juniors participated in a variety of activities during their week-long stay in Springfield, Missouri, for the 2019 NALJA show, “Limousin, A League of Their Own,” June 29-July 5. Those members who placed in the satellite events or received special honors were recognized at the awards ceremony July 5.

Drake Wood, MO; (Adult) 3rd, Leah Baker, MO. Photo Contest - Non-Cattle: (Novice) 2nd, Tara Mueller, KS; 3rd, Tenley Edwards, MO; 4th, Ella Baker, MO; (Junior) 1st, Chelsea Pinnell, MO; (Intermediate) 1st, Emmet Long, IA; 2nd, McKenna Richardson, KS; 3rd, Peyton Long, IA; (Senior) 1st, Madison Ratliff, KS.

State Display Contest (Poster): 1st, IA; 2nd, KS

Leonard & Vi Wulf Scholarship: Alexa Montagne, SD.

Novice Showmanship (r to l): 7th (standing 6th in picture) - Ella Baker, MO; 10th - Tara Mueller, KS

Team Fitting: 2nd; MN team (Joanna & Justus Moser, Amelia & Theodore Schatz)

NALJA Awards of Excellence Scholarship: Dalton Edwards, MO. Donna Etherton Limi Booster Scholarship: Mara Anderson, IA; Drake Wood, MO. Honorary NALJA Member: Gene Raymond Limi Booster State Grants: IA, KS, MO. Limousin Beef Cook-Off: 3rd place, MO State Sweepstakes Competition: 3rd place, MO Individual Sweepstakes Competition: 5th place, McKenna Richardson, KS

Herdsmanship: Large State - MO; Small State - MN.

Junior Showmanship (r to l): reserve - Memphis Peterson, SD; 7th - Kinnick Paulsen, IA; 8th - Jentry Johnson, IA

Quiz Bowl: (Junior) 1st, IA (Kevin & Kyle Linhart, Brooklyn Kline, Brendyn Myer); (Senior) 1st, MO (Drake Wood, Dalton Edwards, Clayton Schowe, Wyatt Perry). Sales Talk: (Novice) 4th, Maria Long, IA; (Intermediate) 3rd, McKenna Richardson, KS; 4th, Peyton Long, IA; (Senior) 3rd, Wiley Fanta, MN. Judging Contest: (Novice) 5th, Ella Baker, MO; (Junior) 3rd, Ellie Dill, MO; 5th, Jackson Dill, MO; (Intermediate) 2nd, Riley Long, IA; 3rd, Karsyn Youngblood, KS; 5th, Ani Rexwinkle, KS; (Senior) 1st, Clayton Schowe, MO; 2nd, Alexa Montagne, SD; (Adult) 4th, Julie Montagne, SD. Magazine Ad: (Novice) 1st, Maria

Intermediate Showmanship (r to l): 3rd - Ryleigh Morris, MO; 4th - McKenna Richardson, KS; 7th - Jade Beeson, IA

Senior Showmanship (r to l): champion - Chase Ratliff, KS; reserve - Madison Ratliff, KS; 3rd - Korynn Clason, NE; 4th - Wyatt Perry, MO; 6th - Dalton Edwards, MO; 7th - Clayton Schowe, MO; 8th - Wiley Fanta, MN

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All-American Limousin Futurity Champions Named

he All-American Limousin Futurity took place Friday, July 5, 2019, the final day of the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress in Springfield, Missouri. Jonathan Perry of Fayetteville, Tennessee, evaluated a total of 121 females and bulls. The Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor titles went to Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri.

Class 2: Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO; Class 5: Kole Lewis of Anderson, MO; Class 6: Morgan Wise of Topeka, KS; Class 11: McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS; Class 15: Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS; Class 19: Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO. Bull Show

Female Show

The honor of the Supreme female went to the Division VI champion, WLR Fiona ET, a 1/12/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled 50% LimFlex daughter of Colburn Primo 5153 out of MAGS Phantoms Prize exhibited by Sage Hanrahan of Okarche, OK.

The reserve grand champion title went to the Division I champion exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, MO. AUTO Crowning Day 204G ET is a 1/5/19 homozygous black, polled 68% Lim-Flex daughter of Riverstone Crown Royal out of AUTO Casper C ET. Heartland Female Division and Class Winners: Division IV reserve champion: Morgan Wise of Topeka, KS, with Schilling’s Farrah ET, a 4/2/18 73% Lim-Flex daughter of PVF Insight 0129.

The grand champion bull and Division VI champion was JLX Exceed, an 11/4/17 homozygous black, double polled 68% Lim-Flex son of JLX Charisma out of California Girl exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. Taking home the reserve grand champion banner and reserve champion Division VI bull was ELCX Englishman 769E ET, a 12/20/17 red, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex son of MAGS Winston out of AUTO Poem 273Y exhibited by Edwards Land & Cattle, Hilltop, Kendall Brothers, Blake Haley Farms of Beulaville, NC. Heartland Bull Division Winners: Division I champion: Ellie Dill of Marshfield, MO, with LDIL Boulder 473F, a 9/3/18 Lim-Flex 31% son of Prairie Pride Next Step 2036. Division I reserve champion: Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO, with AUTO High Country 763F, a 10/4/18 Lim-Flex 64% son of AUTO Lucky Guy 140D ET. Division IV reserve champion: Nichols Cattle Co. of Saint James, MO, with NICC Forrest Fire 911F ET, a 3/13/18 Lim-Flex 68% son of EBFL Ypsilanti 420Y. Division V champion: Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN, with Wulfs Farm Credit T804F, a 1/15/18 purebred son of LFLC Bank Account 701B.

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Heartland Sale Reports 14th Annual Great American Pie Sale Held in Lebanon

he 14th annual Great American Pie Sale was April 13, 2019, at the Legacy Building on the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Missouri. The sale, featuring Fullblood, Purebred and LimFlex genetics, was hosted by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association and the Heart of Missouri Limousin Association. Twenty-six breeders from Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas brought a quality set of Limousin genetics for buyers to evaluate and purchase. This southwest region of Missouri has long been a popular area for Limousin genetics, and this offering is representative of the dedication of the breeders who consigned cattle to the sale. The top-selling bred heifer was AUTO Ebony 202E ET, a 1/1/17 black, polled Lim-Flex 68% daughter of MAGS Ali out of MAGS Manuela bred to MAGS Aviator. Circle L Limousin and Corey Baker of Burbank, Ohio, purchased the heifer, consigned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri, for $9,000. The top-selling open female was KUDA Fiona, a 2/28/18 homozygous black, polled purebred daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of Alextra Z 4018Z consigned by Kuda Limousin of Russellville, Missouri. Hardin Farms of Eldon, Missouri, purchased the female for $4,400. The top-selling bull was DWR Polled Elmo 275E, a 9/22/17 red, polled Fullblood son of Rockin R Excalibur 4B out of DWR Top Girl 209A consigned by Diamond W Ranch of Chelsea, Oklahoma. Lippe Farms of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, purchased the bull for $4,000.

2020

Piney Bay Limousin of London, Arkansas, purchased a Fullblood consignment from Pinegar Limousin for $4,000. AUTO Dee Dee 676D is an 11/3/16 red, homozygous polled Fullblood daughter of ACHH Gemstone 125B out of ACHH Bayo 99B bred to GLDL Polled Promise 630D. Pinegar Limousin also consigned AUTO Evany 245E ET, a 3/5/17 black, polled daughter of AUTO Real Deal 150B out of AUTO Manuela 298S bred to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D. She was purchased by Caleb Minor, Minor Limousin of Stafford, Missouri, for $3,500. Volume buyers included Mike Cravens, M&B Limousin of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and Jack and Jane Glendenning of Lebanon, Missouri.

Averages: 1 Pregnant recipient......................................$3,000 13 Fall Pairs...................................................2,542 18 Bulls..........................................................2,219 50 Spring Bred/Pairs.......................................2,144 4 Open Heifers................................................2,025 10 Fall Bred Females.......................................1,610 6 Embryos.........................................................624 10 Semen units....................................................70 Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson Sale Management: MC Marketing Management Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting & Helton Consulting

Great American Pie Sale Chairman Jack Glendenning welcomed the crowd of bidders to the sale in Lebanon.

Paul Junkans and daughter, Hannah, consigned four lots to the Great American Pie Sale.

Jack and Jane Glendenning of Lebanon, MO, were volume buyers at the Great American Pie Sale.

Mike Cravens, M&B Limousin of Lee’s Summit, MO, purchased several females at the Great American Pie Sale.

Rhonda and Ray Hardin of Eldon, MO, purchased several lots including the high-selling open heifer at the Great American Pie Sale.

Gina and Bruce Kuda of Russellville, MO, consigned the high-selling open female at the Great American Pie Sale.

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Heartland Sale Reports Peterson’s L7 Bar Sale Draws Great Crowd for Postponed Sale

outh Dakota springtime storms can wreak havoc on bull sales which have been scheduled for the same sale date year after year. Such was the case for the Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin 41st annual production sale. It was postponed from April 10 to April 17 because of an 18-inch snowfall that impacted all of South Dakota. A great crowd of buyers gathered on the rescheduled date at the Peterson ranch near Pukwana, South Dakota, to evaluate and bid on the annual offering hosted by Rod, Wendy, Cade and Erica Peterson. Their sale featured stout, heavy muscled bulls that are balanced in all traits for use in seedstock and commercial herds. When the final gavel came down, the cattle sold into nine states. The top-selling bull was L7 7085E, a 9/17/17 red, homozygous polled purebred son of Ivy’s Bubba Watson HTZ 24B out of Miss L7 324A. Kent Limousin of Lancaster, Minnesota, held the final bid of $9,250. L7 8033F, a 3/2/18 double black, homozygous polled purebred son of LFLC Denver 857D out of Miss L7 325A was purchased by Dean Klapperich of Wasta, South Dakota, for $8,000. L7 8052F, a 3/16/18 red, homozygous polled purebred son of Ivy’s Bubba Watson HTZ 24B was purchased by Vaughn Farms of Cavalier, North Dakota, for $7,500. The Winckler Brothers of Wagner, South Dakota,

purchased L7 8041F, a 4/26/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% son of LD Capitalist 316 out of Miss L7 307A for $7,000. Also bringing $7,000 from Dean Klapperich was L7 8056F, a 3/22/18 red, double polled purebred son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of Miss L7 560C. Symens Brothers of Amherst, South Dakota, purchased L7 8055F, a 3/22/18 black, homozygous polled purebred son of Ivy’s Bubba Watson HTZ24B out of Miss L7 515C for $6,750 The high-selling female was Miss L7 846F, a 2/18/18 black, double polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of ICC Pay Raise 4886 out of Miss L7 010X purchased by Wilder Family Limousin of Snook,

Texas, for $9,200. Volume buyers included Rick King of Philip, South Dakota, purchasing nine bulls; and Milt Sexton of Ogallala, Nebraska, purchasing eight bulls.

Verlon and Duane Winckler of Wagner, SD, purchased a high-selling bull at the L7 Bar sale.

Ed Junker of Bingham Lake, MN, purchased cattle at the Peterson sale at their first sale 41 years ago and has been attending ever since.

Rick King (right) and his daughter, Jennifer, of Phillip, SD, was the volume buyer of nine bulls and is thanked by Cade Peterson.

Milt Sexton of Ogallala, NE, along with Shawna and Spencer Sexson, was a volume buyer of bulls at the Peterson sale.

Tom and Rita Vaugh of Cavalier, ND, purchased a high-selling bull from the L7 Bar offering.

Dennis Bauman of Livingston, MT, was an order buyer for the Peterson offering.

HLA Executive Secretary Dean Summerbell presented a congratulations silhouette to Rod and Wendy Peterson upon their selection as the Black Hills Stock Show “Stockman of the Year.”

The first pen of bulls at the Peterson sale.

Averages: 7 Fall bulls....................................................$5,321 50 Yearling bulls.............................................4,638 6 Fall females.................................................4,175 Total: 63 Lots........................................................$4,670 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Consultants: MC Marketing Management & Grassroots Consulting

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Heartland Sale Reports Wulf Cattle Holds Sale In Nebraska For First Time

he 31st Annual “Opportunity Sale of 2019” was held at the Sandy Ridge Ranch near Atkinson, Nebraska, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. This was a change after holding sales at the farm near Morris, Minnesota, for 30 years. The sale had to be moved back a month due to severe flooding in the area. Buyers from the United States and Canada braved the flood damaged Nebraska roads and negotiated detours around bridges taken out by the Niobrara River to finally arrive at the Sandy Ridge Ranch. The new location provided a great venue for buyers to evaluate the 406 lots. Those in attendance enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day. The top-selling bull was Wulfs Eisenhower 3616 E, a 3/31/17 black, homozygous polled purebred

son of Wulfs Billy the Kid K234B out of Wulfs Abril 3616A. Wieczorek Limousin of Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, and the Eisenhower Syndicate purchased the bull for $58,000. Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado, purchased Wulfs Emprize 2424E, a 4/7/17 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% son of Bieber Deep End 8597 out of Wulfs Zuni 2424Z for $20,000. Malouf Cattle Co. of Mayer, Arizona, purchased Wulfs Formula One H601F, a 1/2/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred son of RUNL Stetson 850S out of Conleys Daryl 180D for $13,500. Bill Stoner of Miami, Oklahoma, purchased Wulfs Fiction K688F, a 3/10/18 red, homozygous polled

purebred son of HUNT Credentials 37C ET out of Wulfs Soloist 6284S for $12,500. Chad Murphy of Arlington, South Dakota, purchased Wulfs Easy 0007E, an 8/27/17 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% son of Bieber Hard Drive out of Wulfs Thyme 7007 for $12,000. Treftz Limousin of Wetonka, South Dakota, purchased Wulfs Fiat K683F, a 3/4/18 red, homozygous polled purebred son of HUNT Credentials 37C ET out of Wulfs Soloist 6284S for $10,500. Whiting Ranches of Roosevelt, Utah, purchased Wulfs Foreshore T943F, a 1/31/18 black, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Willard 5115W out of TECS Zephyr 1218 for $10,000.

Lynn and Laine Malouf of Mayer, AZ, purchased a high-selling bull from the Wulf offering.

Arizona buyers Justin, Coulter, Gabriel, Tom, Ethan, and Larrie Todd and Billy Resor of Wilcox, AZ, purchased several bulls for their operations.

Jeff, with daughter Kellie Wiersma, and Blake Palmer, J2 Cattle Co. of Outlook, WA, was a volume buyer, purchasing 28 bulls.

Bill Angell, representing Livestock Plus, took the winning bids from volume buyers of 26 bulls from Mike Stracke of Stuart, NE, and Kirk Shane of Atkinson, NE.

Dave and Brenda Meyer of Flasher, ND, purchased 24 bulls at the Wulf Opportunity Sale.

North Dakota commercial breeders Wayne Hepper and Johathan Marohl each purchased eight bulls.

Dale McClellan of Lantry, SD and son-in-law, Shane Farlee, from DuPree, SD, each purchased bulls from the Wulf offering.

Charles and Debbie Youngblood of Carthage, MO, purchased a high-selling bull at the Wulf Opportunity Sale.

Jim and Jamie Watts of Fairfield, NE, purchased two Wulf bulls.

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Holly Bail of Birch River, WV, purchased the highselling female at the Wulf Opportunity Sale.

BCV Farms of Mt. Perry, Ohio, purchased Wulfs Fetoscope, a 3/9/18 double black, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Compliant K687C ET out of Wulfs Acre 3630A for $10,000. The top-selling female was Wulfs Flana 8261F, a 3/8/18 red, polled 75% daughter of Wulfs Allstate Y 5603Y out of Wulfs Bebe 4843B. She was purchased by Brian, Holly and Gracey Bail of Birch River, West Virginia, for $12,250. JD Folsum of Rexburg, Idaho, purchased Wulfs Filomena 8227F ET, a 3/2/18 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Bieber Gladiator C386 out of Wulfs Soloist 6284S for $4,500. Volume buyers included J2 Cattle Co. of Outlook, Washington, 28 bulls; Circle E Ranch of Atkinson,

Repeat South Dakota buyers Ron and Shirley Doud from Midland and Dick and Rhonda Hansen of Harrold purchased bulls.

Longtime customer and repeat buyer Butch Jochim of Selfridge, ND, visited with NALF Executive Director Mark Anderson at the Wulf sale.

Nebraska, 26 bulls; and Meyer Ranch of Flasher, North Dakota, 24 bulls. Averages: Limousin Bulls 16 Two-year-old bulls....................................$8,781 195 Yearling bulls...........................................6,123 8 Fall yearling bulls........................................5,750 Total: 219 Limousin purebred bulls.........................$6,304 Lim-Flex Bulls 52 Yearling bulls...........................................$5,577 16 Two-year-old bulls......................................5,469 49 Fall bulls....................................................5,306 Total: 117 Lim-Flex bulls........................................$5,449 27 Angus bulls..............................................$4,241 Open Heifers 12 Lim-Flex Heifers......................................$3,104 22 Limousin Purebred Heifers.........................2,539 9 Angus Heifers...............................................1,956 Total: 43 Heifers.....................................................$2,574 Total Lots: 406..............................................................$5,525 Auctioneers: C.K. “Sonny” Booth & Ronn Cunningham Marketing Team: American Cattle Services, Grassroots Genetics, MC Marketing, KK Seedstock & R&R Marketing

Commercial Bred Heifer Sale NOV 21, 2019 hosted on Superior Livestock Auction

Sponsored/Endorsed by: The Heartland Limousin Association (HLA) In the 2018 November sale, two potloads of commercial bred females carrying 50% Limousin calves topped the market.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Nov. 4, 2019 VIDEO DEADLINE: Nov. 11, 2019

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSIGNMENTS: 3 Commercial bred heifers need no registration. 3 Bred females are required to be carrying a Limousin-influenced calf. The calf should be 50% Limousin; a minimum of 25% Limousin influence is required to obtain an HLA endorsement. 3 A ll vaccinations and pregnancy checked schedules must conform to Superior Livestock Auction protocol. Also, to achieve maximum price for the consignment, spring-calving windows should be no longer than 28 days. 3 P otload lots are highly recommended. A potload of commercial bred heifers may be consigned by two producers, but service sires and calving windows should be similar.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the HLA commercial committee members or our Superior representative. Glenn Treftz (605) 380-0014 • Randy Corns (620) 750-0924 Casey Fanta (320) 288-6128 • Roger Potter (701) 333-8674

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Heartland Sale Reports Pinegar Limousin Holds Annual Spring Sales at the Farm

d and Carol Pinegar, along with their herd mangers, Ty and Susie Heavin, held their “Road to Springfield” sale for heifers destined for the summer NALJA show. The sale was April 27, 2019, at the Pinegar sale facility on the farm near Springfield, Missouri. This year was special because the National Junior Limousin show took place at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield June 29July 5, 2019. A forecast of rain disappeared and a warm, sunny day greeted a great crowd of buyers to the sale. A special bonus to all juniors who purchased cattle on the “Road to Springfield Sale” was the reimbursement of the entry fee and hotel stay during the NALJA show. Road to Springfield Sale The top-selling bred heifer was AUTO Fuan, a 12/12/18 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Colburn Primo 5153 out of AUTO Luckie Too 423Y purchased by Kinnick Paulsen of Preston, Iowa, for $20,000. AUTO France, a 10/17/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Colburn Primo 5153 out of AUTO Luckie Too 423Y was purchased by Live Oak Cattle Co. of Independence, Louisiana, for $15,500. AUTO Felina, a 10/25/18 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of HA Cowboy Up 540S out of AUTO Forever 219X was purchased by Keely Schultz of Danielsville, Georgia, for $10,200 AUTO Flicka, an 11/21/18 double black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 57% daughter of CJSL Creed 504X out of AUTO Callie 403D ET was purchased by Lydia Hunt of Frohna, Missouri, for $10,000. AUTO Freema, a 9/8/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 62% daughter of SBLX First Class out of AUTO Rebecca 292S was purchased by Cross Creek Farms of Jonesborough, Tennessee, for $8,500. AUTO Franny, an 11/3/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75% daughter of MAGS Cable out of PBRS Touch Me Gently 798T was purchased by Caleb Minor of Marshfield,

15-year-old Andrew Norris of Mountain Grove, MO, purchased a heifer from Pinegar’s Road to Springfield sale.

Missouri, for $8,000. Select Breeders Sale Following the “Road to Springfield” Sale, the “Select Limousin Breeders Sale” began featuring 72 lots of open heifers, spring pairs, fall pairs, and fall bred females plus embryos, flushes and semen packages consigned by 17 breeders from nine states. The top-selling lot was the choice of the right to flush from two females consigned by Pinegar Limousin. KLS Farms of Chatham, Louisiana, purchased the right to flush AUTO Fedora ET, a 1/24/18 homozygous black, polled purebred daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X out of WLR Prada for $31,000. Another Pinegar right to flush sold to Wilder Family Limousin of Snook, Texas for $25,000. CELL Amelia Earhart 8212F ET is a 1/23/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 59% daughter of MAGS Winston out of MAGS Xtra Rest. The Pinegar consignment of AUTO Ever 233E, a 2/23/17 red, horned Fullblood daughter of Harvest Olympus out of AUTO Sybil 629T was purchased by Garrison Limousin of Osceola, Missouri, for $6,250. Jeremy Freidel of Batchtown, Illinois, purchased two flushmates, AUTO Emory 266E, and AUTO Evania 271E for $5,500 each. Both were 3/19/17 red, polled Fullblood daughters of SVL Polled Excellent 2018 out of EAFF Amber Pearl 419M bred to GLDL Polled Promise 6300. The volume buyer with eight lots was Mike Cooper

of Republic, Missouri. Averages: Combined sales 35 Open females ..........................................$6,336 4 Genetic opportunities...................................4,000 22 Spring pairs...............................................2,830 29 Spring Bred females...................................2,713 21 Frozen embryos.............................................462 Auctioneer: C. K. “Sonny” Booth Marketing Team: American Cattle Services, Grassroots Consulting, Helton Consulting, MC Marketing Management & R&R Marketing Co.

Saige, Lindsey, Garth and Seth Anderjaska of Willard, MO, purchased four head at the Breeders Select Sale.

Caleb and Tara Minor of Strafford, MO, purchased one of the Road to Springfield females.

Ron, Shelley and Noelle Garrison of Oseola, MO, purchased a Harvest Olympus daughter consigned by Pinegar Limousin.

Ed Pinegar appreciated Mike Cooper’s support at the Breeders Select Sale, purchasing eight lots.

David and Beverly Byers and their children, Aleah and Abbigail, Cross Creek Farms of Jonesborough, TN, purchased a high-selling open heifer from the Pinegar Road to Springfield Sale.

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Heartland Sale Reports CMC Corp. Disperses Herd in Missouri

ohn and Jackie Spivey and their family, Tina, Brad and Ashley, have been in the Limousin business in McDonough, Georgia, for 44 years. John has been an active member of the Georgia Limousin Association and served on the NALF board of directors. Citing health concerns and loss of agricultural ground to ever expanding metro development, John reluctantly made the decision to disperse his herd at the 3 Cedars Event Center near Nevada, Missouri, May 25, 2019. Weather concerns in Nevada, which had experienced a tornado warning just days prior to the sale, gave way to a beautiful sunny day. John’s former partners Bob and Elaine Yackley along with their son

Steve of Oneida, South Dakota, were on hand help market the 120 lots. John thanked everyone for coming and showing interest in this final sale. He expressed his appreciation to Jerry Bradley and his family, who have been with the CMC Corporation every step of the way. The top-selling lot was CMCC 453D, a 6/1/16 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 43% daughter of Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378 out of TMCK Sunshine 556Z bred to HUNT Credentials 37C. She was purchased by Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, for $3,600 Continued on page 38

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Vol. 27 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2019

Continued from page 37 Rick Bryant, Bryant Ranch of Wagoner, Oklahoma, purchased TMCK Sunshine 556Z, a 3/4/12 red, homozygous polled purebred daughter of TMCK Barley 801X out of MAGS Sunshine along her 4/8/19 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 43% heifer by Bieber Deep End B597 for $3,000. Gary Phillips of Adair, Oklahoma, purchased CMCC 267A, a 12/2/13 black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of TMCK Barley 801X out of CMCC 829T for $1,500. Her 9/17/18 double black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 43% bull by S A V Ten Speed 3022 was purchased by Thomas Farms of Leslie, Arkansas, for $1,450. Larry Fitzpatrick of Jefferson City, Missouri, purchased AYSY 143C, a 10/30/15 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of S A V Angus Valley 186T out of AYSY 033T for $1,350. Thomas

Farms purchased her 9/10/18 homozygous black, double polled Lim-Flex 53% bull calf by TMCK Camden Yards 195C for $1,400. Volume buyers included Blair Springs Limousin of Gurley, Alabama, with 26 lots; Ryan Linn of Bronaugh, Missouri, purchased 11 lots; Thomas Farms of Leslie, Arkansas, purchased 10 lots. Averages: 37 Fall pairs.................................................$2,315 37 Spring pairs ..............................................1,974 11 Bulls..........................................................1,540 23 Bred females..............................................1,415 6 Bred heifers..................................................1,225 6 Open females...............................................1,184 Semen Grossed................................................5,772 Auctioneers; C.K. “Sonny” Booth, Chisum Peterson Sale Management: KK Seedstock Consultants: Bob Yackley, Steve Yackley, Grassroots Consulting & Helton Consulting

Bill Helton of Helton Consulting purchased several lots for customers at the CMC dispersal.

Gordy Ludens of Viborg, SD, and Klay Beisley of Nevada, MO, were both buyers at the CMC dispersal.

Fitzpatrick Farms of Linn, MO (Larry and Jarred Fitzpatrick, and Jill Schaefer holding 22-month-old Rosston) were buyers of CMC cattle.

Ron and Shirley Peckman of Nevada, MO, attended the CMC dispersal where nephew Ryan and daughter Jenna Linn from Bronaugh, MO, purchased several lots.

LEONARD LIMOUSIN

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Results GET THE LEONARD ADVANTAGE! Dear Mark, y we are with tell you how happ to d te an w e W you. For over been buying from ve ha e w lls bu e th m you. The purchased bulls fro ve ha e w s ar ye 20 d heifers that e had our steers an e’v w s ar ye o tw st la k of May. Most unds the first wee po 0 48 1, ed gh ei w arch. They in February and M rn bo e er w em th of d up being so payweight ende , % 65 er ov ed ld yie the feed added profit from e th ith W s. lb 0 51 1, s, we couldn’t from your genetic ed in ga y nc cie effi me bulls for sure you reserve so e ak M r. ie pp ha be us next year! Darron & Rob Uhl

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• Strict Performance Standards • Sires with Documented Feed Efficiency • Emphasis on a Balanced EPD Profile • Quiet Dispositions • Unconditional First Breeding Season Guarantee • Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls Available Privately

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