2020 Jan/Feb Limousin HeartBeat by Precision Marketing

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • JAN/FEB 2020

NEWS Covering Ground............................ 4 Fullblood Limousin Alliance......... 18 Heartland Calendar......................... 3 Heartland Highlights.................... 22 Junior Beat...................................... 8 On The Road Again.................6 & 7 Recipe of the Month....................... 6 Sale Reports.............................24-30

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

ADVERTISERS Bar JZ Ranches............................. 17 Black Hills Stock Show................. 11 Bullis Creek Ranch.......................... 9 DebV............................................ 29 Goss Limousin........................... IBC GV Limousin................................ 13 Hunt Limousin Ranch.................. 25 Iowa Beef Expo............................... 5 Leonard Limousin......................... 12 Linhart Limousin.......................... 23

Economic Outlook Suggests Better Beef Prices

armers and ranchers needing heifers to replace old cows—or sold cows—are searching at a good time. Recent declining profits and bad winters forced downsizing of the heifer supply. But growing demand for quality beef lends an optimistic outlook for 2020 cattle prices, Scott Brown, University of Missouri Extension livestock economist, says in an Extension news release. “I see some crazy good price projections out there,” he says. But he’s not going that far in spite of seeing growing demand. So much depends on growing foreign trade, he says. Other countries want high quality.

Watch price spreads for quality beef, USDA Choice to Prime grades, he says. “It’s quality that counts,” Brown says. In a recent week, boxed-beef price for prime beef was $257 per hundredweight while select was $208. That’s $49 more for quality. Those prices work back to sales of feeder calves. But that takes farm records and marketing to capture gains. Raising and selling calves isn’t enough. Feedlot buyers learn farm reputations and bid more for quality calves. It takes management for producers to know their calf quality and market it. It’s more than just “round them

Lura Limousin................................. 7 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic......... 27 Red Carpet Limousin Sale............. 19 ROM’N Limousin.......................... 7 Spring Creeks Cattle Co................ 22 Symens Brothers............................ 21 Treftz Limousin...........................IFC Vaughn Farms............................... 15 Venner Family Limousin............... 30 Vorthmann Limousin.................... 29 Heartland Limousin Association • 619 139th Lane NW • Andover, MN 55304

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up and sell them”. Zac Erwin, MU Extension livestock specialist and Kirksville SMS sale manager, said bred heifers may be hard to find this year. “Most producers bred fewer than last year due to low profits,” he said. Economist Brown says volatility in beef prices results from uncertainty on foreign trade. China and Japan offer big potential for importing more beef. However, trade deals are still in flux. African swine fever losses in China play a part in beef demand. Pork prices have gone up, which has related increases in beef demand. The USDA outlooks show the potential for three million metric tons of beef to China. That approaches almost a quarter of U.S. beef for next year. The U.S. can compete with other countries for that demand. The edge goes to U.S. beef quality. Erwin says farmers selling at the Kirksville, Missouri, “Show-MeSelect” sale picked their theme: “Prepare for the Future”. Beef producers need to think ahead. There is diminishing demand for Select beef, Brown says. There’s always uncertainty. No one knows future weather, diseases, trade deals, or politics. So once again, “it’s quality that counts.”

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE FEB. 8, 2020 • 1 P.M. CST • WETONKA, SD TREF GENERAL 939G

HOMO PLD • 2/19/19 • 71% LF TOMV DIESEL 619D x TREF ANGELICA 939A BW: 2.9 WW: 84 YW: 127 MK: 20 SC: 0.7 BW: 101 • ADJ. WW: 845

TREF GRAVITY 110G

TREF GUNPOWDER 290G

TREF GYPSY ROAD 671G

TREF GURU 409G

HET PLD • 3/17/19 • PB TOMV DIESEL 619D x TREF CINDERELLA 110C BW: 2.5 WW: 75 YW: 115 MK: 19 SC: 0.2 BW: 96 • ADJ. WW: 769

HOMO PLD • HET BLK • 3/22/19 • PB TREF DONE RIGHT 707D x TREF X-CEPTIONAL 671X BW: 1.6 WW: 64 YW: 99 MK: 18 SC: 0.6 BW: 95 • ADJ. WW: 737

HOMO PLD • DBL BLK • 3/1/19 • PB SYES EASY GOING 77E x TREF DAKOTA LOVE 290D BW: 1.0 WW: 67 YW: 107 MK: 22 SC: 1.1 BW: 94 • ADJ. WW: 746

HOMO PLD • 3/28/19 • PB TOMV DIESEL 619D x TREF UP AND AWAY 409U BW: 0.8 WW: 68 YW: 102 MK: 22 SC: 0.6 BW: 83 • ADJ. WW: 737

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SELLING 45 LIMOUSIN BULLS

(37 Yearlings & 8 Falls) 10 Bred Heifers & 10 Open Heifers

TREF GRAND SLAM 111G HOMO PLD • 2/28/19 • PB TREF COAL TRAIN 707C x TREF CHANEL 111C BW: 2.1 WW: 63 YW: 100 MK: 23 SC: 0.5 BW: 95 • ADJ. WW: 717

TREF GRIDLOCK 012G

HOMO PLD • DBL BLK • 3/7/19 • PB TREF DONE RIGHT 707D x TREF BASIL 012B BW: 0.9 WW: 69 YW: 107 MK: 19 SC: 0.7 BW: 94 • ADJ. WW: 752

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Vol. 28 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2020

HEARTLAND CALENDAR

JANUARY_________________________________________

21 Woodard’s “In the Rockies” Online Sale, MC L365 Online Sales 22 Red Carpet Show & Sale, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds - Sioux Falls, SD 26 Fullblood Limousin Alliance Member Meeting - Springfield, MO 27 Bullis Creek Annual Production Sale - Burwell, NE

FEBRUARY________________________________________ 6 South Dakota Limousin Assoc. Banquet/Benefit Auction Rapid City, SD 7 Black Hills Stock Limousin Show & Sale, Convention Center Rapid City, SD 8 Treftz Limousin “Where Muscle Still Matters” Bull Sale, at the farm - Wetonka, SD 11 Heartland Limousin Assoc. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction, FFA Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds - Des Moines, IA 12 Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Sale, Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, IA 15 GV Limousin Annual Production Sale - Garnett, KS 16 Spring Creeks Cattle Annual Production Sale - Fennimore, WI 18 Bar JZ Ranches Annual Production Sale, Thomas Ranch Sale Facility - Highmore, SD 19 Nebraska Limousin Assoc. Annual Meeting/Benefit Auction Kearney, NE 19-21 29th Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Limousin Show & Sale, Buffalo County Fairgrounds - Kearney, NE 24 JYF Limousin Annual Production Sale - Flintoft, Saskatchewan 27 Symens Brothers 40th Annual Production Sale, at the farm Amherst, SD 28 Wieczorek Limousin 40th Annual Bull Sale, at the farm - Mount Vernon, SD 29 Lonely Valley Limousin Annual “Keepin’ Kind” Bull Sale, at the farm - Creston, NE

40th Annual

WIECZOREK

LIMOUSIN

Bull Sale

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 1 PM • AT THE RANCH • MT VERNON, SD

SELLING 60

Limousin & Lim-Flex Yearling & Fall Yearling Bulls Plus a select group of bred females. Featuring the largest number of Data Bank sons to sell to date.

CJSL Data Bank 6124D Wulfs Eisenhower 3616E

MARCH__________________________________________ 7 Linhart Limousin Annual Bull Sale, at the farm - Leon, IA 8 Boyer Limousin Annual Production Sale, at the farm - Liberty, NE 8 Stockman’s Classic Bull & Female Sale - Lebanon, MO 17 Vaughn Farms “Genetics for the Future” Annual Production Sale Napoleon, ND 21 Pinegar Limousin “Herdbuilder XXIV” Sale, at the farm Springfield, MO 21 Minnesota Limousin Association Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction - Litchfield, MN 25 Schilling Ranch Annual Sale - Oakley, KS 27 Kansas Limousin Breeders Assoc. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction - El Dorado, KS 28 Kansas Limousin Breeders Assoc. State Sale - El Dorado, KS

APRIL____________________________________________ 4 Ludens Family Limousin Annual Production Sale, at the farm Viborg, SD 9 Wulf Cattle “Opportunity Sale of 2020”, at the ranch - Atkinson, NE 14 Hager Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale - Mandan, ND 15 Peterson L7 Bar Limousin 42nd Annual Production Sale, at the farm - Pukwana, SD 17 Missouri Limousin Breeders Assoc. Annual Meeting, Banquet/ Benefit Auction, Laclede County Fairgrounds - Lebanon, MO 18 The “Great American Pie Sale”, Laclede County Fairgrounds Lebanon, MO 21 Linhart Limousin “Divas Fall-born Online Show Heifer Sale”, L365 Online Sales

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• Free wintering until April 1 • Free delivery up to 250 miles • Half down, balance due upon delivery • All bulls unconditionally guaranteed for first breeding season • All bulls have been genetically tested and carry GE-EPDs

CJSL Data Bank 6124D

Homo Black • Homo Polled • 81% Limousin MAGS Anchor x AUTO Carminda 656S CE: 12 BW: 0.6 WW: 77 YW: 123 MK: 13 SC: .40 DC: 14 RE: .74 MB: -.07 $MI: 54 The calves by our leading herd sire are just how we like them—chock-full of muscle high-performing and built right for the times.

Wulfs Eisenhower 3616E

Dbl Black • Homo Polled • Purebred Wulfs Billy The Kid K234B x Wulfs Abril 3616A CE: 10 BW: 1.7 WW: 72 YW: 116 MK: 20 SC: 1.2 DC: 15 RE: 1.22 MB: -.13 $MI: 52 The bred heifers selling will carry the service of this big-numbered Purebred we are excited to have as a cornerstone sire of our program.

CURT & LEANNE WIECZOREK 605-227-4601 39768 267th St. • Mount Vernon, SD 57363 clwzrk@santel.net

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Vol. 28 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2020

By Dean Summerbell

want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2020. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I am writing, as usual, in early December

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

so the publishing date will reflect a timely mailing. To say the least, this fall has been interesting. It was filled with events that will be memorable for

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY & ADVERTISING SALES DEAN SUMMERBELL 619 139th Lane, Andover, MN 55304 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

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us. After nearly 40 years of living in the country surrounded by both domestic and wild life, Beverly and I, using an old cliché, have “moved to town”. I will miss the serenity of county life, but the time has come when the rigors of maintaining an acreage, while serving the Heartland, was becoming an issue. Our new address is: 619 139th Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304. The stress of moving was unbelievable for an old codger like me. I could not believe the amount of stuff that Beverly and I accumulated over the past 25 years. Why didn’t we throw it away? Four roll-offs later, we are still tossing junk. This is a good reminder to throw away stuff along the way and not wait until it is time to move, like we did. Forget about, “I may need that item later”. For us, later never came. Now to reporting on the late fall activities. The cattle prices have not been favorable. There are a host of reasons why they have not improved. I think that this year’s weather, which affected a late harvest, was a major reason. I have noticed; however, that purebred sales across all breeds; although not as strong as previous years, have been better than predicted. The commercial replacement female sales have not been as strong. Although a potload of red bred commercial females carrying the service of a purebred Limousin bull topped the Superior Livestock auction endorsed by Heartland Limousin Association and NALF, only 10 lots were reported sold on the sale. Interest in the commercial female market was not quite ready to support the sale. In Minnesota, the news led off with a lack of hay available for winter feeding. If that is the case, then hay prices will dictate some of the apparent lack of interest of

Big things happened in 2019, Beverly and I moved to town. Here’s to 2020 and stronger cattle prices! buying replacements or growing the herd number. We can only hope for improved conditions to reflect a better market. On November 23, close to 30 Heartland members traveled to Council Bluffs, Iowa, for two days of meetings as we look at the future of the Heartland Limousin Association. Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado, led the group on a structured plan, recognizing and prioritizing the strengths and weaknesses of the association as we move forward and look to the future. All participants felt that forming a strategic plan was a necessary step to prepare for the future of the Heartland Limousin Association. Our goal is to increase our focus on promoting Limousin cattle in the commercial sector while providing service to our members. A second goal is to continue to support the North American Limousin Foundation The third major goal is to continue a “Limousin Family” atmosphere, where Limousin breeders can interact with fellow breeders and form a strong relationship in their promotion of Limousin cattle.

Happy New Year

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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IOWA LIMOUSIN Beef Expo Sale

DES MOINES, IOWA

WED. FEB. 12, 2020 • NOON SELLING PUREBRED & LIM-FLEX Bulls • Bred Females Open Heifers (Lady Limi Classic Heifers)

2019 IBE Top-Selling Limousin Bull

Bred by: Crazy Woman Creek Limousin, MN Purchased by: Ludens Family Limousin, SD • 2019 American Royal Grand Champion Bull

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Vol. 28 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2020

By Bev Summerbell

e want to wish all of our Heartland friends a blessed New Year. Every year brings changes in all of our lives. This year Dean and I made a major change—moving to a new location after living in our home for 25 years. Our new address is: 619 139th Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304. In June we decided to put our house in the country up for sale and move into the northern suburbs of Anoka County. Our home was located on three wooded acres next to a creek. We loved the area, but we thought it was time to “downsize” and move closer to town. The sale of our house was quite a unique process. It started in July when the realtors “staged” our home. That was a new experience for us. They took out most of our things, leaving only the large pieces of furniture. Dean and I got

very good at eating on our laps. They did a very nice job, but it just didn’t look like our house with all the pictures, decorations, and some furniture gone. Throughout the fall, we ended up signing a total of three purchase agreements. We went through all the details needed to sell the home; having the well water tested, the septic system checked and pumped, and the home inspected only to have the first two sales fall through. When we signed the third purchase agreement, I told our realtor that it was either “Third Time’s a Charm” or “Three Strikes and You’re Out”. Our realtor said that she had never had this happen in all

Thanks to the Heartland Limousin Association for sending this beautiful floral arrangement as a housewarming gift!

My Mom made a delicious, old-fashion goulash hot dish. Everyone that eats it always calls it “comfort food”. I have served it to the church rummage sale workers, taken it to a potluck for retired teachers, and made it for our family. It’s a simple recipe—I hope you enjoy! Bev Summerbell

Hamburger Goulash 1 lb. hamburger 1-2 cups ketchup, add more if needed ¼ to ½ cup onion, minced 1-2 tsp. mustard 1 can chicken gumbo soup ½ cup Ole West Dipping sauce, add more if needed 1 cup elbow macaroni ¼ cup brown sugar Salt & pepper to taste

Directions • Brown hamburger with onion (onion can be left out). • Add soup to hamburger. • . Add the rest of the ingredients to the hamburger, heat till mixed. • . Cook macaroni according to package directions. • . Mix hamburger mixture with cooked macaroni. • Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

the years that she’s been selling homes. You never know how much stuff you accumulate until it’s time to pack up and move. We spent the summer going through the garage and two sheds, cleaning out things that we had inherited from both of our parents as well as our two sons. We spent hours at the recycle center, shredding documents and throwing away items that we no longer used or needed. Once the outside was done, it was time to tackle the inside of the house. We found clothes that haven’t been worn in years, all kinds of gadgets that we no longer use, old papers in the office, and the list goes on and on. Needless to say, we ended up with many bags that were donated to various charities. Our closing date was December 4; but we moved out December 2. That gave me a day to clean the house and make sure we didn’t leave anything behind. When things got moved into our home, it felt as though we were living in a “sea of boxes”. It was an overwhelming task to find things, sort

through the boxes, and try to figure out where to put all the stuff. About the time when I thought I had a room finished, I found MORE boxes with items to put away. I thought about the old TV show “Bewitched” where Samantha twitches her nose and everything was magically done. That would have been very welcome as I stared at the number of boxes left to unpack. Putting out the January/February Heart Beat and SOURCE was quite a challenge. We had to wait a week to get our internet hooked up after we moved. Then, I could not find the paperwork that I needed in order to

Cheyanne Ratliff, daughter of David and Michelle Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, and Chance McGinnis were united into marriage October 19, 2019, at the Scipio Catholic Church in Garnett, KS.

RaeLynn Lucille Reed was born November 23, 2019, weighing 6 lb. 6 oz. and 18 1/2 inches long to Ryan and Shelby Reed of Richmond, KS. Big sister Addilynn welcomed her home.

Congratulations to Brian and Jessica Hait of Carlisle, IA, who were united in marriage October 19, 2019, in Des Moines, IA. Winston Levi Reyes son of Lindsay and Bill Reyes was born December 6, 2019. Proud grandparents are Mark and Sharilyn Willette of Lura Limousin,Delavan, MN.

Vol. 28 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2020 type the articles for the paper. Mary Quigley was very patient with me when I said I told her I needed more time to get things sent. I also appreciated the advertisers who sent in their ads for the paper and the SOURCE. In the midst of all the mess of moving, Dean and I went to Las Vegas for the “A Night on the Town Limousin Sale” at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. That is always a fun event! From there we went to Scottsdale, Arizona, making a stop in Las Algadones, Mexico, to see Humberto, our dentist. We have been going to him for our dental work since 2000.

It was good to get away from the “mess” at our house, spending a week at a timeshare in Scottsdale. We used the time to write Christmas cards, send out the Heartland Limousin Association holiday greeting and dues letter, and proof the Heart Beat. We knew that if we were home, we would concentrate on unpacking boxes rather than getting these Christmas tasks done. As I typed the Heartland calendar, I realized that the upcoming months will once again be filled with many Limousin events. We look forward to seeing all of our Limousin family at these shows, sales and activities.

Meet Us in

1 STATE • 2 SALES

South Dakota

Red Carpet Sale Bulls

Black Hills Stock Show Bulls

JAN 22 • SIOUX FALLS, SD

FEB 7 • Rapid City, SD

MSTT GATEKEEPER

MSTT GRANGER

DP/DB • PB • 3/14/19 SYES Best Buy x DLMC Zinfandel BW: 2.0 WW: 69 YW: 102 MK: 12

DP/R • PB •3/5/19 LFLC Big Country x MSTT Devil Woman BW: 0.3 WW: 72 YW: 104 MK: 23

MSTT FIREMAN

MSTT GLACIERBAY

DP/R • PB • 12/5/18 LFLC Big Country x MSTT Showgirl BW: 0.1 WW: 66 YW: 98 MK: 22

DP/B • PB •3/3/19 LFLC Big Country x MSTT Delta Dawn BW: 1.9 WW: 76 YW: 114 MK: 27

MSTT FREEZE FRAME

DP/R • PB • 12/5/18 LFLC Big Country x PSLP Union Girl BW: -0.3 WW: 66 YW: 102 MK: 23

MSTT FLASHPOINT

Seth and Bridget Zilverberg exchanged vows November 23, 2019, at St. Mary Parish, Highmore, SD. Seth works alongside his parents at Bar JZ Ranches in Holabird,SD.

Rachel and Dan Dutton announce the birth of their daughter, Dakota Rose, born November 11, 2019, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 22 in. Proud grandparents are Kevin and Theresa Bachmeier of Apple Valley, MN.

MARK & SHARILYN WILLETTE 20061 450th Ave. Delavan, MN 56023 www.luralimousin.com Mark 605/695-3129 Sharilyn 605/695-5344 luralimousin@gmail.com

DP/R • PB • 9/26/18 Wulfs Xtractor x MSTT Yelena BW: -0.4 WW: 69 YW: 106 MK: 24

Visit our website for photos

www.luralimousin.com

START THE NEW YEAR with a New ROM’N Herd Sire

Our entire group of yearling herd-sire prospects are for sale privately on a first-come, first-served basis.

STOP BY OUR DENVER PEN During your trip to the National Western, be sure to visit our pen in the yards. Our powerful pen bulls will be available for sale during the stock show. WATCH FOR OUR CONSIGNMENTS TO THE: BEST OF THE YARDS ONLINE LIMOUSIN BULL SALE • JAN 14 • Denver, CO SIOUX EMPIRE LIVESTOCK SHOW • JAN 22 • Sioux Falls, SD BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW • FEB 7 • Rapid City, SD

20129 450th Ave. Arlington, SD 57212 f romnlimo@msn.com www.romnlimousin.com ROBERT “COOKIE” & MARY NIELSON 605.203.0903 • 605.203.0904 ADAM, MICHELLE, GREYSON & PALMER NIELSON 605.203.0733 • 605.203.0732

Contact Adam 606/203-0733 for complete details on the bulls. Visit www.romnlimousin.com for pictures and videos

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JUNIORS AT THE AMERICAN ROYAL

Junior Beat Iowa Juniors received bags for their winning efforts at Iowa junior shows throughout 2019.

NALJA Junior Board member Zane Gavette of Everson, WA, purchased a show heifer from the Linhart offering.

Amelia Schatz of Le Center, MN

Carly Henderson of Wellsville, MO Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD

Congratulations to Amber Johnson of Sebeka, MN for taking home top honors in the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Collegiate Discussion Meet.

Ben Spencer of Gibbon, NE

Congratulations to Jamie Smith of New Virginia, IA, who received the 2020 Iowa Limousin scholarship.

McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS

Junior Limousin exhibitors at the 2019 American Royal.

HLA Scholarship Available The Heartland Limousin Association is offering a scholarship to high school seniors. Application forms can be obtained by contacting Dean Summerbell, HLA Executive Secretary, at 612/963-3799 or sending an email to: bjsummerbell@gmail.com. The “Leonard Wulf Memorial Scholarship” will be awarded at the Heartland banquet February 11, 2020. This will take place at the FFA Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo.

The recipient of the scholarship will be required to complete a three-five day work study with a farm/ranch or industry related company. The winner will also need to write a short article about their experience for the Heart Beat. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to the selected candidate, upon acceptance to a school or college, and will be given directly to that institution. Applications must be received by February 1, 2020. The HLA board will then review the applications at their winter meeting and the winner will be announced at the HLA banquet.

Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS

Brooklyn Kline, Jaelyn Anderson, and Maria Long exhibited some of the goodies auctioned off at the Iowa Limousin Association annual meeting in Osceola November 16.

Vol. 28 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2020

Twenty Years of Predictability “Coming Home”

Spring production Sale Selling 70 Long Age Bulls • 30 Commercial Registered Bred Heifers and Limousin • Lim-Flex • Red Angus

Monday, January 27, 2020

1:00 p.m. CT at the Ranch • Wood Lake, Nebraska

Decades of Performance Testing

ᅚ 73% Homo polled. 100% polled. ᅚ Average actual BW 75 lbs. ᅚ Grass and cake cow herd. ᅚ Dedicated 2 yr old program ᅚ Fed a high roughage ration

Focusing on • Maternal • Growth • Carcass

ᅚ Plenty of exercise ᅚ Rigid culling program, less than 50% of the male crop ᅚ Average WW of 648 with no creep feed. ᅚ EPD ranking in top 40% of the breed for: 92% for WW 88% for YW 88% for Docility 88% for Rib Eye 54% for Scrotal

Bred Right Fed Right Represented Right Rob

and

Brenda Brawner

(402) 967-3060 • (402) 376-4465 88102 S Wood Lake Rd Wood Lake, NE 69221 Video clips and sale updates at:

www.bulliscreek.com

ᅚ Semen tested ᅚ Fully guaranteed ᅚ Complete performance data ᅚ Bred for docility and handleability ᅚ We keep ‘em and feed ‘em until April 1st

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Iowa News… Annual Meeting Held in Osceola Members of the Iowa Senior and Junior Limousin Associations held their annual meeting, banquet, and benefit auction Saturday, November 16, 2019. The event took place at the Harvest Barn in Osceola. The day began with a meeting of the senior board followed by the annual member meeting and the junior meeting. Brian Hait, president welcomed everyone. Reports were given by Grant Anderson, ILA secretary/ treasurer; Dean Summerbell, HLA Executive Secretary; Ann Vorthmann, Iowa Beef Expo chairman; and Bob Bosch, Iowa Beef Breeds Council Limousin representative. There was time for socializing before the delicious brisket meal prepared by the staff at the Harvest Barn. Following the meal, the benefit auction was held, raising money for activities for the upcoming year. Thanks to Roger Vorthmann who served as auctioneer. Awards were auctioned off for the Iowa Field Day as well as an assortment of donated items on the benefit auction. Some of the items in the auction were a Christmas wreath, a decorative saw blade, a customized fire pit, farmhouse décor,

baked items, Harvest Barn fudge and beef sticks, semen, and cattle supplies The ILA would like to give a special thanks to Jay Smith and Bailey Walrod who are retiring from the Iowa board of directors after serving their terms in office. We appreciate their service and dedication to the association. Congratulations to Deb Vorthmann and Nick Duckett, newly elected members of the board.

Awards Congratulations to Deb Vorthmann of Silver City for being named ILA “Seedstock Producer of the Year” and to Brad Schutte of Alden who was selected as the ILA “Commercial Producer of the Year”. Both of these awards will be presented to the recipients at the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Sale on February 12, 2020.

Junior Awards Iowa juniors who have exhibited champion Limousin or Lim-Flex cattle this past year across the state of Iowa, regionally and nationally, received awards at the banquet. Juniors who have won at Level I, taking home one champion trophy this past year were: Kylie Anderson, Jade Beeson, Leslie Bell, Dawson

Iowa Junior Limousin “Herdsman of the Year” was awarded to Kacey Boyer of Weldon, IA, by President Brian Hait and newly elected president Dana Duckett and his wife, Becky.

The 2020 Iowa Limousin Association Board of Directors: (front row) William Long,HLA representative; Paul Millhollin, vice president; Dana Duckett, president; Grant Anderson,secretary/treasurer; Jason Boyer, HLA representative; (back row) Brian Hait, ex-officio; Drew Abbas, Lowell Hermon, Tom Doyle and Nick Duckett.

and Devin Book, Kacey and Konrad Boyer, Haley Dodge, Hayden Holden, Jentry Johnson, Brooklyn Kline, Riley and Emmet Long, Brendyn Myer, Kinnick Paulsen, Blake Reynolds, Dean Spalding, and Carson Walrod. Juniors winning at the Level II, having two champions were: Michael Jensen, Mason Shipman, and Brantyn Sieren. Kacey Boyer of Weldon was presented with the IJLA “Outstanding Herdsman” award. Jamie Smith of New Virginia received the ILA scholarship.

Iowa Beef Expo Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 12, 2020, for the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Sale, held every year on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The cattle are on display in the Limousin aisle Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There will be a chili lunch beginning at 11:00 a.m. served in the barn followed by the sale at noon, auctioned by C.K. “Sonny” Booth. This sale is a great opportunity to purchase show heifers, bred females, and bulls. For more information on the sale, contact Ann Vorthmann, sale manager, at 402/981-1093 or by email: annroger@cattleplanet.com.

The Heartland Limousin Association will hold their annual meeting, banquet/ benefit auction February 11, 2020, the night before the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Sale. This event will take place in the FFA Building, just a block from the cattle barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a free dinner followed by the meeting and benefit auctin. Please contact Dean Summerbell, HLA Executive Secretary at 612/9633799 or email: bjsummerbell@gmail. com or any board member to donate and/or bid on items on the auction.

ILA Limi Lady Classic The ILA board voted to hold the ILA Limi Lady Classic again this year at the Iowa State Fair. This is a jackpot show, and breeders can nominate their tattoo for a $100 fee per entry. The Classic show is open to all breeders and juniors from any state; however, the breeder must be a paid member of the ILA. Junior members under the age of 21 by January 1, 2020, are eligible to take part in this show. Please contact Brian Hait, William Long, or Ann Vorthmann for more information about this event. The show will be held immediately after the Limousin Open Show at the state fair.

Kaitlyn Boyer Wins Agriculture Scholarship

aitlyn Boyer, daughter of Jason and Amy Boyer of Weldon, Iowa, was presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation in partnership with the Iowa Foundation for Agriculture Advancement (IFAA). She and Ty Houston of Mondamin, received their scholarships this past August at the Iowa State Fair. The IFAA was established in 1988 with the purpose of recognizing members of 4-H and FFA who complete agriculture-related projects and pursue agriculture-related careers. The scholarship program was added in 1990. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation is thrilled to help young Iowa cattle producers further their education and build their future in the cattle industry. Kaitlyn is a senior at Iowa State University, majoring in Animal Science. She has served as the assistant

coach for the 2019 Iowa State University Meats Judging Team. She plans to utilize her experiences, leadership skills, and passion in a career in the beef industry. She has been actively involved in the family farm as well as their agri-tourism based family business, Harvest Barn Marketplace. Kaitlyn was the first recipient of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation Heifer award when she was in the 7th grade. She has served in many leadership positions in 4-H, FFA, and college as well as president of the Iowa Junior Limousin Association.

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HLA MEETS FOR PLANNING SESSION HLA board directors along with other members of the association met in Council Bluffs, Iowa November 23-24, 2019, for a twoday goal setting and strategic planning session led by Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado. Kevin Ochsner led the group discussion.

The 2020 Iowa Junior Board of Directors: (front row) Emmet Long, vice president; Derek Anderson, president; Mara Anderson, secretary; (back row) Kacey Boyer, Riley Long, Peyton Long and Konrad Boyer.

The Iowa senior Board and Junior Board met at the Harvest Barn in Osceola, IA, November 16 during the Iowa Limousin Association Annual meeting.

HLA members discussed ideas for the future of the association.

Randy Corns, HLA president, assisted Kevin Ochsner during the meeting.

SOUTH DAKOTA LIMOUSIN ASSN. BANQUET & BENEFIT AUCTION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

6 PM Social, 7 PM Banquet/Benefit Auction Ramkota Hotel, 2111 N Lacrosse St., Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 343-8550 (Ask for SD Limousin room block)

LIMOUSIN SHOW & SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020

SHOW: 9 AM MST • SALE: 1 PM MST

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2019 GRAND CHAMPION LIMOUSIN FEMALE Bred by: Torgerson Farms, SD Purchased by: Wulf Cattle, MN

CONSIGNORS: Boyer Family Farm, IA • (641) 340-5963 Duff Limousin, MN • (651) 245-1591 Leonard Limousin, IA • (712) 368-2611 Ludens Family Limousin, SD • (605) 661-6470 Lura Limousin, MN • (605) 695-3129 Mill Road Cattle, WI • (715) 665-2605 Nolz Limousin, SD • (605) 999-0919 Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, SD • (605) 730-0705 ROM’N Limousin, SD • (605) 203-0733 Spring Creeks Cattle Co., WI • (608) 553-8070 Symens Bros., SD • (605) 880-8061 Venner Family Limousin, IA • (712) 830-8381 Wulf Cattle, MN • (320) 288-6128

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Kansas News… Mark Your Calendars

Congratulations McKenna

The 2020 Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) State Sale has been scheduled for March 28. The sale will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the El Dorado Livestock Auction in El Dorado, Kansas, located in southcentral Kansas. Consignments are due in January and should be sent to Jerry and Pat Meek, sale managers. Entry forms can be obtained from them or on the KLBA website. We hope to have a large number of Limousin breeders, commercial cattlemen, and other Limousin enthusiasts join us to be part of this state sponsored activity. There will be a meal at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the sale barn café. Following the meal, members of the Kansas junior and senior Limousin associations will hold their annual meetings. In addition, there will be a silent auction of items on Friday and Saturday. The bidding will end at the start of the sale on Saturday. The money raised from the auction goes to support activities for the associations throughout the year. If you are unable to attend, please contact any member of the board of directors to leave a bid.

McKenna Richardson of Eureka, Kansas, has taken home several awards in the past few months. She was named as the “Overall Heifer Showmanship Champion” at the 2019 American Royal Show in Kansas City. In addition, McKenna took part in the Kansas Beef Expo in December and won the Senior Reasons Division in the judging contest. McKenna and her teammates also won the Team Fitting Contest in that show. She took home the reserve champion title in the Lim-Flex Show in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with her heifer, Ratliff Gabby 901G, a 1/9/19 Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of Riverstone Charmed.

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Minnesota News… Annual Meeting Set for March 21 The Minnesota Limousin Association will hold their annual meeting, banquet, and benefit auction Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the American Legion in Litchfield. The day will begin with a social hour at 11:00 a.m., a junior meeting, and the meal at noon. Following the meal, there will be the annual meeting. We were blessed with good weather last year, so we’re hoping there will not be a blizzard or icy roads this year. Contact Don Biscoe, president, or any member of the board of directors to let them know if you will be attending the banquet. They would also like to know what you will be bringing for the benefit auction. If you are not able to attend, the board would appreciate it if you would send a bid with them for the benefit auction. The money raised from the auction goes to support the senior and junior associations throughout the upcoming year.

Wulf Cattle Sale Moves to April Wulf Cattle have made the decision to move their annual sale back a month, from March to April due to the unpredictable weather. Last year the sale was scheduled for March 19; however, it had to be moved back because of the severe flooding in that part of Nebraska. Even a month later, many of the roads were still flooded and detours had to be used in order to get to the ranch. Last year was the first time that the sale had been held in Nebraska after being in Morris, Minnesota, for 30 years. It was quite a change; however, seedstock and commercial cattlemen appreciated the sale facility and the option to view all the sale cattle at the ranch.

Juniors Exhibit at Minnesota Beef Expo Limousin Show

uniors from Minnesota and Wisconsin exhibited their Limousin projects Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, 2019 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Despite the late harvest, a large number of juniors took part in the annual Minnesota Beef Expo. They enjoyed the activities that

took place over the four days of the Expo, which culminated in the allbreeds junior female show. Judge Jack Ward of Plattsburg, Missouri, evaluated the Limousin heifers from Minnesota and Wisconsin juniors on Sunday. The steer show was held the day before, October 19.

Ward named TMCK Flip Flop 589F, exhibited by Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN, as the grand champion Limousin female. She is a 1/27/18 black, polled Lim-Flex daughter of CJSL Creed 5042C out of AHCC Miss Resource 6069.

Del Keyes of Knapp, WI, exhibited the grand champion prospect steer. MRL Gunner is a 3/8/19 506-lb. son of EF Xcessiff Force out of Keyes 701E. Reserve grand champion honors in the steer show went to Limi, a 3/20/19 786lb. son of Rumor Mill exhibited by Jade Drazkowski of Fountain City, WI.

The reserve grand champion was VL Finishing Touch 844F, a 4/7/18 black, polled daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Zarah 2214Z exhibited by Nate Crouch of Mabel, MN.

Jerry Wulf a Member of Beef Industry “Long Range Task Force”

he long-range strategic planning process for the beef industry is underway, a process that takes months to coordinate and pulls together key leaders from all over the country representing different sectors of the beef business. Jerry Wulf, partner/advisor, Wulf Cattle, seedstock of Hancock, Minnesota, has been appointed to the committee along with thirteen other

individuals from across the United States who are devoted to ensuring the long-term success of the beef industry. Since 1995, industry leaders have gathered to develop an aligned, comprehensive plan with the goal of increasing consumer demand for beef. The newly appointed committee will consider all aspects of the industry from production trends, economic

factors, foreign markets, consumer trends, and the competitive climate. The group will evaluate the current plan and determine, based on industry trends and insights, where the industry should maintain and/or shift focus over the next five years. The new plan, developed by this committee, will be effective from 2021 through 2025.

Bus Tour to Wulf “Opportunity Sale of 2020”

T Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull at the Canadian National Limousin Show in Toronto, ON, in November. Wulfs Fifty T804F is a 1/15/18 son of LFLC Bank Account 701B out of TECS Dantean 1629.

he Minnesota Limousin Association is offering a unique experience for the members that would like to attend the annual Wulf Cattle Co. “Wulf Opportunity Sale of 2020” April 8-9 in Atkinson, Nebraska. Members of the association and their guests are invited to take a charter bus, leaving Marshall, Minnesota, at 12:00 (noon) April 8, arriving at the Fort Randle Hotel and Casino. Guests will check-in to the hotel and leave the hotel

at 4:00 p.m. for the evening meal, served at the ranch between 4:30-6:00 p.m. The educational seminar begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Wulf sale facility. After the seminar the bus will return to the hotel. The sale will take place the next day, April 9. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:00 a.m. for lunch at the ranch, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The sale starts at 12:00 p.m. There will be a meal after the sale. The bus will leave for Marshall after the meal. The cost of the bus

will be $75 per person. The hotel has offered a special rate of $75.55 + tax for a room with two queen beds. There are a limited number of seats on the bus. Please contact Matt Duff at (651) 245-1591, matthewaduff@gmail. com or Merle Anderson at (507) 7362413 for your reservation on the bus. Contact the casino at 1-800-362-6333 and ask for the Wulf cattle bus tour block of rooms. The website for the casino is: www.ftrandlecasino.com.

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Minnesota News… Congratulations Wiley

Amber Johnson (right), of Sebeka, MN, received her American Degree at the National FFA Convention.

Congratulations to Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN, for his success at the Canadian shows. His heifer, Boss Lake Ms Molly 812F ET, was the Champion Limousin heifer of the BMO Junior Extreme Show at Agribition, held at the end of November in Regina.

Wiley Fanta also participated in the RBC Supreme, which he qualified for by being Canadian National Champion at the Royal Winter Fair with Boss Lake Ms Molly 812F ET. He was also named Champion Intermediate Showman.

“Team USA” won the Junior Team Grooming Competition at Agribition. Team members from left to right: Wiley Fanta, Corey Schaefer, and Fletcher Hennessy.

Wisconsin News… Support Growing for Show Cattle Members of the Limousin Association of Wisconsin have noticed an increased interest in juniors purchasing Limousin cattle to exhibit at the local, county, state, regional, and national levels. This includes cattle for 4-H, FFA, and junior shows. Dennis Karlsbroten, president of the association, said this has been a positive trend for breeders.

Annual Meeting, Banquet/ Benefit Auction The annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction for the Limousin Association of Wisconsin has always been

a highlight of the year. Members from across the state as well as surrounding states gather to socialize, meet new breeders, and renew friendships. The date and location for this event has not been decided at this time. Please watch for further information in the March/ April Heart Beat.

Spring Creeks Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale Mark your calendars for the annual Spring Creeks Cattle Co. Sale Sunday, February 16, 2020, in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Last year the weather did not cooperate, with snow falling all day making roads treacherous for driving.

Despite the poor road conditions, a large crowd of commercial and seedstock producers came for the noon lunch and sale.

Bob, Bart, Matt, and Scott Mitchell are looking forward to another great sale this year. They hope to see you in Fennimore February 16.

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Missouri News… Annual Sale Scheduled for April The annual “Great American Pie Sale,” sponsored by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) and the Heart of Missouri Limousin Association will once again be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Mark your calendars for this important date. The sale will be held at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The cattle will be housed in the open building, but the sale will take place in the new building on the fairgrounds. This is a big improvement for buyers and sellers, who no longer have to battle the cold, blustery winds, rain, or other inclement weather that has occurred in past years.

Annual Meeting, Banquet/ Benefit Auction The annual meeting, banquet/benefit auction will be held in conjunction with the “Great American Pie Sale” at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The meeting will take place on Friday, April 17. This is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with breeders from across the state as well as other states, enjoy a delicious meal, help support the association by donating and/or purchasing items on the benefit auction, and attending the state sale. Check out the Missouri News in the March/April issue of the Heart Beat for further information about this annual event.

Katie Campbell, NALF Director of Activities, presents Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, with the Premier Breeder award at the American Royal.

The grand and reserve champion females won both the Junior and Open Shows. The grand champion was SHSK Fergie 810F ET, a 4/4/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 43% daughter of Colburn Primo 5153 out of WLR Prada exhibited by Karly Maye Harris of Lawton, OK. She was the Division II champion in the junior show and Division V champion in the open show.

The reserve grand champion female was WLR Fiona ET, a 1/12/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled LimFlex 50% daughter of Colburn Primo 5153 out of MAGS Phantoms Prize exhibited by Sage Hanrahan of Okarche, OK. She was the Division III champion in the junior show and the Division V reserve champion in the open show.

American Royal Crowns Limousin Champions

imousin exhibitors from nine states brought Limousin females and bulls to the American Royal Livestock show in Kansas City, Missouri, Thursday, October 24, 2019. Judges Jack Oates of Canada evaluated the 28 head in the junior show, and Nick Fitzsimons of Oklahoma, placed the 35 females and five bulls in the open show. Junior Show Division Winners: Division 1 champion: AUTO Crowning Day 204G ET, a 1/5/19 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 68% daughter of Riverstone Crown Royal out of AUTO Casper C ET exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove MO. Reserve Division 1 champion: LF Fallen Angel 8114F ET, a 9/21/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 79% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of ALMA Jo DHVO 723R exhibited by Colton Barton of Jarrell, TX. Division II reserve champion: MRCC Flash 816F, a 5/20/18 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of

BCII MLA Next Up out of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS. Division III reserve champion: MRCC Fivestar Charm 818F, a 2/26/18 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 70% daughter of RLBH Days of Thunder out of Schillings Dazzle exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. Open Show Female Division Winners: Division 1 champion: AUTO Gracious, a 3/2/19 black, polled LimFlex 50% daughter of Colburn Primo 5163 out of AUTO Forever 219X exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO. Reserve Division 1 champion: WLR Gucci ET, a 4/7/19 double black, polled Lim-Flex 43% daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of WLR Ugly Betty 432U exhibited by Carly Henderson of Wellsville, MO. Division II champion: Ratliff Gabby 901G, a 1/9/19 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by McKenna Richardson.

Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, SD, exhibited the grand champion Bull, CWCL Ludens First Dakota, a 3/2/18 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75% son of LFLC Bank Account 701B out of CWCL Gangnam Style 135A.

Division II reserve champion: Ratliff 902G, a 2/19/19 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by Madison Ratliff. Division III champion: LFL Fallen Angel, the Division I reserve champion in the junior show exhibited by Colton Barton. Division III reserve champion: PBRS Flower Girl ET, a 10/11/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 56% daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of EF Zynga 356Z exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. Division IV champion: RLBH Fancy Chance, a 5/27/18 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 70% daughter of RLBH Days of Thunder ET out of Schilling’s Dazzle exhibited by Kendal Spriggs of Afton, OK. Reserve Division V champion: MRCC Flash 816F, the Division II reserve champion in the junior show exhibited by McKenna Richardson.

The reserve grand champion bull was JLX Exceed, an 11/4/17 homozygous black, double polled Lim-Flex 68% son of JLX Charisma out of California Girl exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD.

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Missouri News…

Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, MO, was named the American Royal reserve intermediate champion heifer showman at the American Royal.

The Pinegar Limousin team of Springfield, MO, were named Premier Exhibitor at the American Royal

Nebraska News… 29th Annual Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney

Annual Meeting and Benefit Auction

Members of the Nebraska Limousin Association invites everyone to come to Kearney February 19-21, 2020, for the 29th annual Cattlemen’s Classic. This is a great time for all Limousin enthusiasts to come together and celebrate Nebraska’s #1 industry – the BEEF industry. Schedule Change There has been a change to the show and sale schedule this year. The Limousin show will take place Wednesday, February 19. The shows start at 9:00 a.m. in the north ring, with the Limousin to follow the Angus and Simmental shows. The bulls will sell on Thursday, February 20, starting at noon. The Limousin breed will be the seventh in the ring. The time will be approximate, based on the number of entries prior to the Limousin sale. The females will conclude the three days of shows and sales, selling Friday, also starting at noon and they are the seventh breed in the ring.

The Limousin events at the Classic begin Wednesday night, February 19 with the Nebraska Limousin Association annual meeting, social and benefit auction. The meeting will be held in the breakfast area of the Country Inn & Suites hotel, with desserts and beverages provided. Please let any member of the board or Gwen Behrends, secretary/treasurer, know what you will be bringing for the benefit auction. If you are unable to attend, leave a bid with a member of the board of directors. The money raised from this benefit auction goes to support the junior and senior associations throughout the upcoming year. Thanks for your support!

Headquarters Hotel in Kearney The Country Inn & Suites will serve as the headquarters hotel for the

Nebraska Limousin Association (NLA) during the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney. The hotel is located

at 105 Talmadege Street in Kearney. For reservations, call 308/236-7500.

In Memoriam Lisa Jo Groth, 43, of Monroe, Nebraska, and her daughter, Brooke Groth, passed away October 25, 2019, near Monroe as the result of an automobile accident. Lisa was the daughter of the late Gerald Gustafson, president of the Nebraska Limousin Association. She grew up in West Point, Nebraska, attended Wayne State College, graduating with a degree in Family and Consumer Science. She went on to teach school in Omaha, Leigh Community Schools, and was

currently working at Boone Central High School, all in Nebraska. She was named “Teacher of the Year” for the Family Consumer Science Teachers. She enjoyed watching her children show livestock and participate in sporting events. Lisa is survived by her husband, Steve, and three children; Ty, Hannah, and Audra Groth of Monroe, NE; mother Cheryl Gustafson of West Point, NE; a brother and many other friends and relatives.

Fullblood Limousin Alliance… FLA to Hold Meeting in Springfield Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) will hold their next meeting January 25, 2020, at the Pinegar Sale Facility located at 850 W. Farm Road 56, Springfield, Missouri. The board will meet at 10:00 am. A chili lunch, provided by Ty and Susie Heavin, will be served to everyone

starting at 11:30 am. Members are asked to bring a side dish, crackers, or dessert for the lunch. The general meeting will begin at 12:30 pm. If you are not able to attend the meeting, the conference call number is: 916/558-7514. The PIN number is: 731187. Please note: #6 is self mute. The headquarters hotel is the LaQuinta Inn & Suites Airport

Plaza, 2445 N Airport Plaza Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65803. To make reservations, call 417/447-4466. Ask for the Fullblood Limousin Alliance rate, which is $89 + tax per room for a single or two queen beds.

Thank You to the Crocketts The FLA sends a very special “thank you” to Danny and Connie

Crockett, Crockett Rose Branch Farm of Lamar, Missouri, for their generous donation of two semen tanks, semen, and AI equipment. These items were auctioned at The Foundation Sale in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with the proceeds going to benefit the junior association.

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Red Carpet LIMOUSIN SALE

WED., JAN 22, 2020 W.H. Lyons Fairgournds Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Selling 1 Heifer & 9 Bulls Purebred Limousin Held in conjunction with the

SALE SHOW: 9:30 AM SALE: 2:30 PM

2019

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL

Bred by: Leishman Limousin, NE

2019

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN FEMALE

Bred by: Ellsworth Limousin, WI

2020 RED CARPET CONSIGNORS:

Ellsworth Limousin, WI - 262-723-5142 Leishman Limousin, NE - 402-651-7211 Ludens Family Limousin, SD - 605-661-6470 Lura Limousin, MN - 605-695-3129 ROM’N Limousin, SD - 605-203-0733 Symens Brothers, SD - 605-880-8061 Torgerson Farms, SD - 605-350-7488 Venner Family Limousin, IA - 712-830-8381 For More Information, Contact: Consignors or Limousin Breed Rep: John Bruner at (605) 482-8202

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South Dakota News… Upcoming Shows & Sales The South Dakota Limousin Association (SDLA) will participate in two consignment sales in January and February. We hope to have a large number of seedstock and commercial breeders as well as other Limousin enthusiasts attend the Sioux Empire Livestock Show & Sale in Sioux Falls and the Black Hills Stock Show & Sale in Rapid City. These are two premier events in the upper Midwest.

Sioux Empire Livestock Show The Sioux Empire Livestock Show, sponsored by the Sioux Falls area Chamber of Commerce, is one of the

best farm shows in the upper Midwest. The town rolls out the “Red Carpet” to welcome visitors throughout the week for the shows, sales, and agricultural exhibits. The Limousin show and sale has moved from Thursday to Wednesday, January 22, 2020. The show will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the East Ring followed by the sale at 2:30 p.m., auctioned by Chisum Peterson of Pukwana, South Dakota.

Black Hills Stock Show The Limousin Show & Sale at the Black Hills Stock Show will be a week later this year, Friday, February 7, 2020. The show begins at 9:00 a.m.

Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, led out the Grand Champion Limousin Bull at the 2019 NAILE in Louisville, KY. JLX Exceed is an 11/4/17 son of JLX Charisma out of JGLT California Girl.

MST followed by the sale at 1:00 p.m. MST, auctioned by C.K. “Sonny” Booth. Both of these events take place at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City.

Annual Meeting, Banquet/ Benefit Auction

auction. If you are unable to attend, please leave your bid with any board member. We appreciate your support with your donation and/or bids on the items. Thank you! The money raised goes to support the association throughout the upcoming year.

The South Dakota Limousin Association annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction will take place Thursday night, February 6th. The social begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the banquet and benefit auction. Contact any member of the SDLA board of directors to let them know what you are donating to the benefit

Winning reserve Division champion in the NAILE junior Limousin show in Louisville, KY, was PBRS Flower Girl, 10/11/18 daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of EF Zynga exhibited by Alexa Montagne, Elk Point, SD.

Judge Nick Fitzsimmons congratulates South Dakotans Mike Ludens and Alexa Montagne upon winning the grand and reserve grand titles in the American Royal Limousin Bull Show.

In Memoriam John Zilverberg, 106, of Highmore, South Dakota, passed away October 29, 2019, at Prairie Heights in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Services were held November 5, 2019, at the Hyde County Auditorium in Highmore with burial and military honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Highmore.

He grew up in South Dakota, attending school in Wessington Springs. He worked on a ranch breaking broncs and during the Depression in 1934, John handpicked corn for three cents a bushel. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines after Pearl Harbor. He participated in the initial amphibious assault on Bougainville in November of 1943 under intense enemy fire. John and his wife, Dorothy, spent time in Klamath

Falls, Oregon, where she taught school and he was assigned to a supply depot. After World War II ended, he returned to the ranch, bought his first registered Hereford heifers, and that was the beginning of Bar JZ Ranches. He hosted his first production sale in 1950. In 1970, when Limousin cattle were introduced into the United States, John became one of the founding 100 members of the North American Limousin Foundation.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP The Heartland Limousin Association is comprised of Limousin breeders including the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD & WI. Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________________ Phone/Email __________________________________________________________________________________________________ The undersigned herein applies for membership in the HLA with all rights and privileges outlined in the HLA constitution and bylaws.

Signature _____________________________________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to the HLA, clip and return this membership application & $50 to: Dean Summerbell, HLA, 619 139th Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304

Most used herd prefix assigned by NALF _______________

John was a director at the First State Bank of Highmore, the school board, and the township board of Valley Township. In 2000, John sold the ranch to his sons and went out of the cattle business; however, he was always in attendance at the annual Bar JZ Sales in February. He enjoyed gardening, golf, pool, cards, and competing in the Senior Games He has many all-time records in various sports in different age brackets in the Senior Games. In 2005, he was honored for being the outstanding athlete over 80, and in 2010 John and his brother, Dave, were both inducted into the South Dakota State Senior Games “Hall of Fame”. His last competition was at the age of 105. He is survived by his sons Donald (Peggy), and Gary (April), both of Holabird; daughters Marci (Mike) Wiedebush of Aberdeen, and Karen (Ray) Geditz of Ipswich; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a sister, Janette (William) Patterson, and many other relatives and friends.

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SYES GAME PLAN 17G

SYES GATEWAY 908G

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SYES GAYLORD 25G

PB - 4/28/19 - DP/R - BW: 100 - Adj. WW: 747 Wulfs Devils Lake K118D x Miss SYES Pete 530D BW: 4.5 WW: 74 YW: 113 MK: 20 SC: 0.5 DC: 20 YG: -.74 CW: 13 RE: 1.11 MB: -.29 $MTI: 48

SYES GEEWHIZ 68G

PB - 4/24/19 - HP/R - BW: 96 - Adj. WW: 746 Wulfs Devils Lake K118D x Miss SYES Apostle 463D BW: 3.3 WW: 67 YW: 100 MK: 27 SC: 0.8 DC: 16 YG: -.76 CW: 11 RE: 1.16 MB: -.28 $MTI: 46

SYES GABRIEL 530G

PB - 4/7/19 - HP/R - BW: 92 - Adj. WW: 705 L7 3014A x Miss SYES Urban 930Y BW: 2.0 WW: 62 YW: 92 MK: 20 SC: 0.4 DC: 15 YG: -.80 CW: 8 RE: 1.23 MB: -.49 $MTI: 38

SYES GAINER 244G

PB - 4/1/19 - HP/R - BW: 106 - Adj. WW: 734 Wulfs Devils Lake K118D x Miss SYES Urban 245B BW: 4.7 WW: 73 YW: 117 MK: 23 SC: 0.7 DC: 15 YG: -.76 CW: 25 RE: 1.26 MB: -.16 $MTI: 53

SYES GUARDIAN 271G

PB - 3/31/19 - DP/R - BW: 90 - Adj. WW: 696 Wulfs Devils Lake K118D x Miss SYES Nightowl 171U BW: 2.2 WW: 63 YW: 93 MK: 23 SC: 0.7 DC: 16 YG: -.79 CW: 8 RE: 1.13 MB: -.30 $MTI: 44

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PB - 3/31/19 - HP/DB - BW: 74 - Adj. WW: 653 SYES Easy Going 77E x Miss SYES Roscoe 464T BW: -2.2 WW: 58 YW: 94 MK: 24 SC: 1.0 DC: 4 YG: -.81 CW: 10 RE: 1.33 MB: -.57 $MTI: 34

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PB - 3/30/19 - HP/HB - BW: 97 - Adj. WW: 663 Wulfs Compliant K687C x Miss SYES Roscoe 317U BW: 2.6 WW: 71 YW: 110 MK: 22 SC: 0.4 DC: 11 YG: -.75 CW: 10 RE: 1.20 MB: -.32 $MTI: 46

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PB - 3/30/19 - HP/HB - BW: 96 - Adj. WW: 711 COLE Businessman 104B x Miss SYES Abbey 304A BW: 2.3 WW: 65 YW: 99 MK: 27 SC: 1.6 DC: 11 YG: -.84 CW: 26 RE: 1.52 MB: -.58 $MTI: 35

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PB - 3/26/19 - HP/DB - BW: 95 - Adj. WW: 691 COLE Businessman 104B x Miss SYES 923U 907B BW: 2.2 WW: 64 YW: 94 MK: 21 SC: 1.2 DC: 13 YG: -.81 CW: 21 RE: 1.41 MB: -.55 $MTI: 36

SYES GLADIATOR 78G

PB - 3/25/19 - HP/B - BW: 90 - Adj. WW: 750 WASY Bakers Man 629B x Miss SYES Stetson 77Z BW: -0.3 WW: 76 YW: 113 MK: 18 SC: 0.4 DC: 18 YG: -.81 CW: 17 RE: 1.49 MB: -.43 $MTI: 44

SYES GUSTO 429G

PB - 3/25/19 - HP/HB - BW: 80 - Adj. WW: 854 LFLC Checking Account 701C x Miss SYES Edith 429E BW: 0.3 WW: 72 YW: 107 MK: 23 SC: 1.12 DC: 3 YG: -.83 CW: 29 RE: 1.54 MB: -.53 $MTI: 39

SYES GRADE

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PB - 3/8/19 - HP/HB - BW: 76 - Adj. WW: 650 SYES Encore 315E x Miss WASY Edna 636E BW: -1.4 WW: 72 YW: 111 MK: 19 SC: 0.3 DC: 11 YG: -.87 CW: 23 RE: 1.52 MB: -.48 $MTI: 42

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HLA conference attendees enjoyed a great meal at Johnny’s Café in Omaha, NE on Saturday Nov. 23.

A family affair – sisters Madison, Morgan and Maycee Ratliff, along with Morgan’s daughter, Ayla, at the American Royal in Kansas City.

Corbin and Case Brockhaus of Holden, MO, purchased cattle from the Linhart Fall Harvest Sale.

Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba, MO purchased her 2020 show prospect from Charles Linhart at his Fall Harvest Production Sale.

Deb Vorthmann showing for Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA, at the American Royal.

Tavia, Bonnie, Cole, and Wyatt Seymour of Knob Knoster, MO, purchased their junior heifers for the upcoming 2020 show season from the Linhart Fall Harvest Sale.

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LINHART LIMOUSIN

Bulls of this stature came from this very event.

CELL Envision 7023E

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Heartland Sale Reports Linhart Limousin Holds 11th “Fall Harvest Production Sale”

he Linhart family; Charles and his wife, Heather, his parents David and Lana Linhart, son, Aaron and his wife, Sarah, and twins Kevin and Kyle of Leon, Iowa, hosted their 11th annual “Fall Harvest Production Sale” near Leon, Iowa, November 3, 2019. A large crowd was on hand to evaluate and purchase the 70 lots. The sale featured the progeny from their premier donor cow families, elite herd sires, and progressive A.I. program. This year’s sale not only offered open and bred heifers, but also a set of fall cows with calves at side. The high-selling open heifer was CELL Glamour Girl 9226G ET, a 2/22/19 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 44% daughter of Colburn Primo 5153 out of MAGS Wassail. Ron Freed, Freed Livestock Farms of Fairbury, Illinois, held the final bid of $35,000. CELL Gail 9152G, a 4/2/19 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 42% daughter of CELL Denali 6405D out of PBRS Zoey 92Z was purchased by Wilder Family Limousin of Snook, Texas, for $25,000. Patrick and Meghan Torgerson along with Kaylee White, Torgerson Farms, of Artesian, South Dakota, purchased CELL Georgie 9219G ET, a 3/2/19 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of LLJB Absolute Style 3056A for $13,000. Seth Plendl, Plendl Cattle of Kingsley, Iowa, purchased CELL Gizelle 9297G ET, a 2/19/19 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 44% daughter of PVF Insight 0129 out of MAGS Wassail for $ $12,500.

Aaron Linhart appreciated Ken and Thad Hewitt of Nowata, OK, for their purchases.

Quatie and Cody Jorgensen and their children, Brexton and Kuwayah, of Morrison, OK, purchased cattle at the Linhart Fall Harvest sale.

Zane Gavette of Everson, Washington, purchased KLVN Greta 9225G ET, a 1/31/19 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 60% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of MAGS Walkin for $10,000. The high-selling bred female was CELL Fabulous 8030F, a 2/2/18 black, double polled Lim-Flex 45% daughter of Musgrave Headway out of CJSL 5324ET bred to MAGS Aviator. Cecil Osborn, Red Rock Limousin Ranch of Gary, Texas, had the high bid $5,200. David Knoll of Blanchard, Oklahoma, purchased CELL Frenchy 8118F, a 3/12/18 homozygous black, double polled Lim-Flex 47.5% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of CJSL 2090Z bred to MAGS Y-Axis for $5,100. Andy and Tammy Schmalshof, ATAK Limousin, Avon, Illinois, purchased CELL Francis 8230F ET,

a 1/21/18 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 55% daughter of MAGS Winston out of MAGS Xtra Rest bred to MAGS Y-Axis for $5,000. Wilder Family was the volume buyer with 11 lots.

Charles Linhart welcomed the large crowd to their annual Fall Harvest Production Sale.

Charles Linhart thanked Ron Freed of Fairbury, IL, for his purchase of the high-selling female.

PJ and Meghan Torgerson of Artesian, SD, purchased females from the Linhart offering.

Charles Linhart thanked Shannon, Landry, Austin, and Grandpa Duane Timm of Booneville, MO, for their purchase.

Andy and Tammy Schmalshof of Avon, IL, were one of the volume buyers from the Linhart Fall Harvest offering. New L365 field rep Tom Rooney (center) took their bids.

Newlyweds Aaron and Sara Linhart helped host the annual Fall Harvest Production Sale.

Averages: 32 Open Heifers............................................$6,173 23 Spring Bred Females..................................3,135 11 Cow-Calf Pairs..........................................2,282 4 Steers...........................................................1,675 Total: 70 Lots.........................................................$4,369 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: MC Marketing Management Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting, Helton Consulting, & R&R Marketing

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Bull Power JAN 14, 2020 • Denver, CO

You’ll find HUNT bulls at these two sales. FEB 20, 2020 • Kearney, NE

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Heartland Sale Reports Bosch Farms Holds 15th Annual Production Sale

ob and Mary Bosch along with guest consignor Brian Hait, held their 15th annual “Making ‘em Right” Open House and Private Treaty Sale November 30, 2019, at their farm northeast of Indianola, Iowa. Although the weather was cold, damp, and windy, a large crowd of breeders and friends gathered to view and bid on the show heifers, show steers, bred heifers, replacement heifers, and bulls as well as enjoy a ribeye steak sandwich lunch. The year 2019 has been a difficult one for farmers and cattle producers across the upper Midwest; starting with a cold winter, a very hot summer, and lots of rain which kept farmers out of the field this harvest season. Despite all of this, Bosch Farms preserved and continued to focus on raising cattle with a calm disposition, calvingease, and growth in an eye-appealing package.

The top-selling female was RMKR Guinevere 905G, a 2/27/19 red, polled daughter of DLVL Xerox 023X out of RMKR Emma 731E. Anderson Limousin of Garner, Iowa, purchased the heifer for $4,500. Puck Limousin of Muscatine, Iowa, purchased RMKR Gracie 955G, a 3/30/19 black, polled daughter of Wulfs Big Timer 2004B out of AUTO Shadow 200X for $3,500 Peyton Long of Afton, Iowa, purchased RMKR Go For The Gold 908G, a 3/6/19 black, polled daughter of TMCK Cash Flow out of RMKR Ambrosia 302A for $3,000. The high-selling bred female was RMKR Faith Hill 869F, 3/28/18 black, polled daughter of Spring Creeks Calvin Kline out of RMKR Miss Shiver

604S who sold bred to COLE Cadillac. She was purchased by Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, Iowa, for $3,500. Two bulls brought $3,000 each from the Bosch offering. RMKR Gopher 960G, a 4/2/19 double black, polled son of Wulfs Big Timer 2004B out of CELL 404B went to Doyle Limousin of Eddyville, Iowa. RMKR Clark Gable 9123G, a 3/8/19 black, polled son of ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T out of RMKR Erin 739E went to Canton Creek Cattle of Peru, Iowa, also for $3,000. The volume buyer was Richard Gerking of Bronson, Iowa, who purchased two bred females and two open heifers

Mary and Bob Bosch thanked Charlene and Tom Doyle of Eddyville, IA, for their purchase of a bull.

Mary and Bob Bosch appreciated the support of Paul Millhollin of Peru, IA, who bought a bull.

Peyton Long, center, of Afton, IA, purchased a show heifer from Mary and Bob Bosch.

Brian Hait thanked Sierra Lief of Mechanicsville, IA, for her purchase of his consignment on the Bosch Private Treaty sale.

Bob Eklund, right, of Afton, IA, visited with fellow breeders at the Bosch sale.

Limousin enthusiasts enjoyed a ribeye steak sandwich lunch prior to the Bosch sale.

Mill Road Limousin “Trophy Hunt Online Sale”

Winter in the Heartland

eff, Cheryl, Jordyn, Del and Blane Keyes, Mill Road Limousin of Knapp, Wisconsin, held their inaugural “Trophy Hunt Online Sale” October 29, 2019. Kiley McKinna, MC Marketing Management, was the sale consultant. The top-selling lot was MRL Gunner 912G, a 3/8/19 black, double polled Lim-Flex 75% steer sired by EF Xcessive Force out of KYES 701E. He

was purchased by Natasha Mortenson of Danver, Minnesota, for $2,500. Amanda Vergin of Deer Creek, Minnesota, had the final bid of $2,000 on MRL Gina 926G, a 5/10/19 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Stevenson Turning Point out of MRL Dixie Chick 641D.

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Heartland Sale Reports “Night on the Town” II Sale Held at the Bellagio

he second “Night on the Town” Sale took place December 14, 2019, at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was also the last night of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Arena. The marketing team of Kiley McKinna, MC Marketing Management; Randy Ratliff, R&R Marketing; and Mark Smith, Grassroots Consulting along with the sales team and ring staff of C.K. “Sonny” Booth, DeRon Heldermon, and Tom Rooney did an excellent job putting on a topnotch sale. Cattle and genetic opportunities were consigned from breeders in 21 states. The “Host of Honor” for the sale was the Wilder Family Limousin of Snook, Texas. They run approximately 100 head of purebred and Lim-Flex cattle along with a large commercial cow operation. Jay, a fourth-generation partner in the operation, along with his wife, Molly, and twin sons, Spencer and Jayce, have been very successful with their cattle, crops, and show career. The crowd gathered in the Lily Bar in the Bellagio at 2 p.m. PST to socialize with other breeders from across the United States. The video sale began at 3:00 p.m. PST, auctioned by C.K. “Sonny” Booth. The top-selling lot was TASF Grey Goose, a purebred black, homozygous polled son of TASF Crown Royal 960C ET out of TASF X-TASY 488X consigned by Thomas & Sons of Boonsboro, Maryland. Edwards Land & Cattle, Wilder Family Limousin, and Chase Wilson of Marshfield, Missouri, teamed up to purchase full possession after the show career and half semen interest for $31,000.

Another popular bull was Wulfs Emprize 2424E, a 4/7/17 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 47% son of Bieber Deep End B597 out of Wulfs Zuni 2424Z consigned by Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, and Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado. Glendenning J Bar J Limousin of Lebanon, Missouri, purchased fall possession of the bull and four exclusive semen opportunities for $10,000. P Bar S of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, had the final bid of $18,000 on half embryo interest and no possession in AUTO Dana 265D ET, a 4/1/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 54% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of AUTO Ajay 206A. This lot was consigned by J6 Farms of Gibbon, Nebraska. Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, Iowa, and DebV of Silver City, Iowa, consigned exclusive semen packages on DEBV Gladiator 917G, a 1/31/19 black, homozygous polled son of CELL Envision 7023E out

of DEBV Copper Penny. A total of 13 packages were sold for $1,000 each. Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa, purchased full possession and half embryo interest on WFL Giggles ET, an open show-heifer prospect, for $10,000. She is a 4/3/19 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Colburn Primo 5153 out of Riverstone Charmed consigned by Wilder Family Limousin. Also bringing $10,000 was AUTO Gloria 229G ET, a 3/8/19 homozygous black, polled purebred daughter of Riverstone Crown Royal out of AUTO Rebeca 292S consigned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. She was purchased by Circle R Farms of St. Johns, Florida. Volume buyer was Wilder Family Farms.

Consignors and buyers Heather and Charles Linhart of Linhart Limousin, Leon, IA, and Tammy and Andy Schmalshof of ATAK Limousin, Avon, IL.

The Blake family, John and Mary with MarJon Farms, Earl Park, IN, took in the sale with their son Mark who represented J6 Farms of Gibbon, NE.

Representing Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO, was Abbi Pinegar-Rose and Casey Chastain.

Molly and Jay Wilder of Wilder Family Limousin, Snook,TX, visit with Kiley McKinna.

Kevin Smith of KLS Farms, Chatham, LA, and Paul Sisemore of P Bar S Ranch, Sand Springs, OK.

Averages: 63 Lots Grossed $352,275

Edwards Limousin Online Sale

mmett, Debbie, Shaun and Scott Edwards, Edwards Limousin of Higginsville, Missouri, held their annual “Fall Online Sale” November 12, 2019. They offered a quality set of show heifers out of some of the top sires in the breed. Kiley McKinna, MC Marketing Management, was the sale consultant. The top-selling lot was SEEE Gennie, a 5/26/19 double black, double polled 93% daughter of SEEE

About Time out of SEEE Embers. She was purchased by Ryan Lewis of Anderson, Missouri for $3,000. Wilder Family Limousin of Snook, Texas, had the final bid of $2,850 on the right to flush MAGS Uahuka, a 3/27/09 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of Carrousels Pina Colada, to the bull of their choice.

CRJD Girl Power, a 4/30/19 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 64% daughter of MAGS Y-Axis out of CRJD Eager was purchased by Pinnell Limousin of Cuba, Missouri, for $2,200. The volume buyer was Misty Morning Limousin of Versailles, Missouri, taking home three lots.

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at the IOWA BEEF EXPO SALE WED., FEB 12 • NOON • Des Moines, IA VL Gladys 945G 71% LF • HP/DB • 4/5/19 D: DEBV Coal Miner 563C D: RMKR Unequaled 812U BW: 3.7 WW: 64 YW: 98 MK: 26 MB: -.23

VL Glory Getter 924G 59% LF • DP/DB • 2/22/19 S: DEBV Coal Miner 563C D: VL Desiree 627D BW: 3.7 WW: 76 YW: 117 MK: 19 MB: -.02

DEBV Gimmie Some Love912G 71% LF • DP/DB • 1/23/19 S: DEBV Coal Miner 563C D: VL Xclusive BW: 3.0 WW: 67 YW: 103 MK: 26 MB: -.23

DEBV Gunslinger 927G 56% LF • HP/R • 2/26/19 S: DEBV Coal Miner 563C D: CJSL 2269Z BW; 1.9 WW: 62 YW: 92 MK: 20 MB: .12

Give us a call on these powerful Coal Miner progeny.

ROGER & ANN VORTHMANN 31112 Hwy. 6 • Treynor, IA 51575 Roger 402/981-1621 • Deb 402/515-7714 ann-roger@cattleplanet.com www.vorthmannlimousin.com

DEB VORTHMANN 402/515-7714 deb@cattleplanet.com

Vol. 28 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2020

Heartland Sale Reports B Bar Cattle Holds Sale in Saskatchewan

Bar Cattle of Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, held their third annual sale December 17, 2019, at the Saskatoon Livestock Sales. The sale featured herdsire prospects, bred heifers, and frozen genetics. Delaney and Beanna Boon and Eric and Terra Boon, hosts, welcomed the crowd and thanked everyone for attending the sale. The Boon family works to produce cattle that are well rounded, fit the needs of the commercial cattlemen, have the ability to work in seedstock operations, and are competitive in the show ring. The top-selling bull was B Bar Crimson 28G, a 1/20/19 red, homozygous polled purebred son of HUNT Credentials 37C out of B Bar Foxtrot 7E. Pinnacle View Limousin of Quesnel, British Columbia, had the final bid on this lot for $16,750. B Bar Warhawk 11G, a 1/9/19 red, homozygous polled purebred son of B Bar Slate 17C out of B Bar Foxtrot 22B sold to Bar 3R Limousin of Marengo, Saskatchewan, for $15,750 Stoll Limousin of Pavillion, Wyoming, purchased B Bar/VLE Conquer 206F, a 12/28/18 black, homozygous polled purebred son of LFLC Dollar Bill 764D out of B Bar Urban Girl 105C for $11,250. The top-selling female was B Bar Nicole 6F, a

1/12/18 red, homozygous polled purebred daughter of HUNT Credentials 37C out of B Bar Polled Unique, bred to RPY Paynes Cracker 17E, was purchased by Double B Cattle Cattle Co. of Unity, Saskatchewan, for $11,500. Lot 21, B Bar Phantom 67G sired by LFLC Dollar Bill 764D sold to Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, for $11,000. Averages: 42 Lots ........................................................$6,423 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Manager: Bohrson Marketing Services Sale Consultant: MC Marketing Management

A large crowd filled the seats at the B Bar Cattle sale.

Kiley McKinna of MC Marketing places a bid during the B Bar Cattle sale..

An active crowd placed their bids.

At Venner Limousin, we understand everyone has different wants and needs for their cowherd. That is why we strive to offer bulls that can provide something for everyone. Muscle, calving-ease, style, high growth are all things we pursue and offer in our bulls. If you have a need for one of these, take a look at our consignments to the SIOUX EMPIRE LIVESTOCK SHOW and BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW. There is something for your tastes.

See the bulls on

WWW.VENNERLIMOUSIN.COM

Venner Family Limousin JIM & BECKY VENNER

3891 TAYLOR AVE. • BREDA, IA 51436 • HOME: 712-673-4491 JIM’S CELL: 712-830-8381 • BECKY’S CELL: 712-830-8380 EMAIL: VENNER@WIN-4-U.NET

FULLBLOODS.. Pounds Pay & Muscle Still Matters WILODGE CERBERUS

One of the reasons we are confident in the cattle we are producing is the influence of this import, outcross sire. His progeny have extraordinary muscle shape and growth, plus he carries two copies of the F94L profit gene. We invite you to come see his progeny!

GOSS BEEF MACHINES

The bulls available at Goss Limousin are built for the beef business. They are designed to add pounds and the extra muscle it takes to add value to a calf crop. Get added calvingease, growth and the muscle that made Limousin famousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;get a GOSS bull.

Check out our website

www.GossLimousin.com Bulls and Females Available Semen For Sale

VIDOR, TEXAS 77662 WWW.GOSSLIMOUSIN.COM ANTHONY GOSS 281-794-1339 DAVID GOSS 832-260-5885

Better beef begins in pastures just like ours all over America. Yet, not all beef that leaves pastures and moves through the supply chain is equal. Better beef begins with proven genetics, better health, proper nutrition, disciplined selection and a keen commitment to best practice welfare. Better beef begins with opportunity. Wulf Cattle customers have trusted the process and taken advantage of opportunities for sustainable profit for more than 40 years.

Wulf Cattle OPPORTUNITY SALE of 2020 Thursday

April 9, 2020*

At Sandy Ridge Ranch n Atkinson, Nebraska (*Please note the annual Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sales will be held on the second Thursday in April each year at our Sandy Ridge Ranch location.)

Selling Approximately 450 Head 420 Bulls & 30 Females Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus

Let us assist in producing better beef in your operation! Give us a call, stop by or join us at our Sandy Ridge location for the 32nd Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale of 2020. Registered Limousin, Lim-Flex & Angus Calf Procurement n Value Added Branded Beef Opportunities n Feedlot & Carcass Data n Source & Process Verification n Bull Selection Index n Breeding to Feedingâ&#x201E;˘ Dairy Beef Program n Private Treaty Bulls Available at All Times n

n Feeder

26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 Office: (320) 392-5802 / Fax: (320) 392-5319 / Wulf@WulfCattle.com Casey Fanta: (320) 288-6128 / Casey.Fanta@WulfCattle.com

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