2017 Heart Beat Jan/Feb 2017 by Precision Marketing

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • JAN/FEB 2017

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roviding forage and feed supplies with the proper nutritional value for cows is an important consideration for producers as winter approaches,” said Dr. Jason Banta, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Beef Cattle Specialist. Testing hay for quality can provide information producers need to meet the nutritional requirements of cows and keep them in good condition through the winter, Banta said. By determining the hay supply’s crude protein content and total digestible nutrients (TDN), which is the measurement of available energy in the forage, producers can determine whether supplemental feed will be necessary, Banta said. Knowing what type and how much supplemental feed is needed can save producers money long term. “Sometimes we find hay is better than we thought, and we can save some money on supplementation,” he said. “At other times we find the hay wasn’t as good as we wanted, so we do

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need to provide our cows with some more protein and energy supplements to make sure they are in the condition we want before calving so we optimize their pregnancy rates in the future.” Nutritional needs vary for various animals in a herd, Banta said. For instance, lactating cows require more protein and TDN than dry cows. Tested hay should show a minimum of 11-11.5 percent crude protein and 63 percent TDN on a dry matter basis to maintain most lactating cows, he said. Banta recommends visiting with a nutritionist to determine appropriate tests for specific hay species. The cost of testing hay can range from $2560 per sample, but Banta said it’s an investment that will help producers optimize their cows’ nutrition and future breeding success. “It may sound like a lot of money, but if we can do a better job feeding cattle, you’re going to make that money back on calves in the long run,” he said.

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STATE NEWS

Proper Nutrition for Wintering Cows Can Pay Dividends

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Back In Time...................... 8 & 13 Covering Ground.........................4 Fullblood Limousin Alliance......19 Heartland Calendar......................3 Heartland Highlights.................20 Junior Beat....................... 34 & 35 On The Road Again.....................6 Recipe of the Month....................6 Sales..................................... 22-38

You are Invited

The Heartland Limousin Association (HLA) invites everyone to attend their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 14, 2017. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the FFA Building (west of the cattle barn) on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. This annual event is held in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo. The banquet is FREE and is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with Limousin breeders from various parts of the upper Midwest. The HLA is seeking items to be donated for the benefit auction. In the past there have been a variety of unique and interesting things donated as well as food items. There also have been cattle supplies, embryos and semen donated. The money raised from this auction goes to support the travel expenses of the HLA Executive Secretary. We appreciate your support of the HLA! Contact Dean Summerbell or any member of the HLA board of directors if you have items to be donated or would like to leave a bid. Check out the HLA website at www.heartlandlimousin.org for updated information on the banquet and a list of items on the benefit auction. In addition, photos of the donated items will be posted on the Heartland Limousin Association Facebook page. Thank You!

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HEARTLAND CALENDAR JANUARY__________________________________ 9 NALF Annual Meeting, National Western Club at NWSS Facility – Denver, CO 9 Membership Banquet/Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction, DoubleTree Hotel – Denver, CO 10 NWSS Junior Limousin/Lim-Flex Shows, NWSS Arena – Denver, CO 10 National Limousin Sale, NWSS Beef Palace Auction Arena – Denver, CO 11 MOE Limousin Show, NWSS Stadium Arena – Denver, CO 12 Limousin/Lim-Flex Pen and Carload Shows, NWSS Yards – Denver, CO 26 Red Carpet Show & Sale, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds – Sioux Falls, SD 28 Spring Preview & Customer Appreciation, Long & Sons Farm – Afton, IA 30 Bullis Creek Bull Sale – Burwell, NE

FEBRUARY________________________________ 2 South Dakota Limousin Assn. Banquet/Benefit Auction, Ramkota Hotel – Rapid City, SD 3 Black Hills Stock Show Limousin Show & Sale, Convention Center – Rapid City, SD 11 Treftz Limousin “Where Muscle Still Matters” Bull Sale, at the farm – Wetonka, SD 11 Liberty Ranch Sale – Plainville, KS 14 Heartland Limousin Assn. Banquet/Benefit Auction, Iowa State Fairgrounds FFA Building – Des Moines, IA 15 Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Sale, Iowa State Fairgrounds – Des Moines, IA 18 GV Limousin Annual Production Sale – Garnett, KS 21 Bar JZ Ranches Annual Production Sale, Thomas Ranch Sale Facility –Highmore, SD 22 Nebraska Limousin Assn. Annual Meeting/Benefit Auction – Kearney, NE 23 26th Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Show & Sale – Kearney, NE 23 Symens Brothers 37th Annual Sale, at the farm – Amherst, SD 24 Wieczcorek Limousin 37th Annual Bull Sale, at the farm – Mount Vernon, SD 25 Lonely Valley Limousin Annual Keepin’ Kind Bull Sale, at the farm – Creston, NE 27 J Yorga Stock Farms Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch – Flintof, SK

MARCH___________________________________ 4 Linhart Limousin Annual Business Done Right Bull Sale, at the farm – Leon, IA 9 ATAK Limousin Annual Online Bull Sale, MC Marketing 10 KLBA Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction - El Dorado, KS 11 Kansas Limousin Breeders Association State Sale – El Dorado, KS 12 Boyer Limousin Annual Production Sale, at the farm – Liberty, NE 18 Pinegar Limousin Herdbuilder XXIII Sale, at the farm – Springfield, MO 18 Vaughn Farms Genetics for the Future Sale – Napoleon, ND 21 Schott Limousin Ranch Final Roundup Bull Sale – Mobridge, SD 25 Bruner Limousin 35th Annual Genetic Power Bull Sale – Madison, SD 27 Hager Cattle Co. 11th Annual Limousin/Lim-Flex Bull Sale – Mandan, ND 31 Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale of 2017, at the farm – Morris, MN

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By Dean Summerbell

trust everyone had a very blessed Holiday season. As I write this column on December 2, our ground is not covered with any snow which is very unusual for this time of year in Minnesota. We did have five-plus

OFFICERS Cash Schilling........................ President Jim Venner..................... Vice President Andy Peterson.........................Secretary Norma Effertz........................ Treasurer Ed Bergler............................. Ex-officio

inches of snow November 18, but heavy rain November 28 took all the snow. Right now we are waiting for the other shoe to drop and get dumped on with lots of snow. So far, so good!

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The HLA will be working with NALF again this year to host a hospitality tent in the Yards during the Limousin portion of the National Western Stock Show. Those who are coming to Denver are cordially invited to stop by the Yards for a cup of coffee and a bag of popcorn during your visit. The tent will be open and hosted by HLA members from January 9-12, and then the NALF staff will take over for the weekend. The Heartland Limousin Association is also gearing up to host the NALJA summer show at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island July1-7, 2017. We would appreciate all members to volunteer during the week of events. There are many opportunities to lend a hand throughout the week. One or two days would be a tremendous help to everyone. January brings the National Western Stock Show in Denver and the beginning of bull sales in the Heartland. February will be filled with production and consignment sales in addition to state and regional meetings. March will continue with more sales and state meetings. I invite all Heartland members and Limousin enthusiasts to Des Moines February 14, 2017, for the Heartland Banquet and Benefit auction. The complimentary meal is provided by the Iowa Limousin Association and the Heartland Limousin Association. Plan to join us for an evening of socializing and fun. The money raised from the HLA benefit auction helps to keep us “on the road” covering Limousin events for another year. The Iowa Beef Expo Limousin sale is Wednesday, February 15. Check out the many production and consignment sales as well as state sponsored meetings, banquets and benefit auctions listed in the Heartland calendar. It is great to see so many fellow breeders supporting those who have worked to put together sales and annual meetings. Our Limousin breed is known for being a family affair and

we appreciate the support of everyone who attends these events. The HLA has four board members retiring after six years of service. Thanks to Andy Peterson of Osceola, Wisconsin, Norma Effertz of Velva, North Dakota, Mark Willette of Delavan, Minnesota, and Cash Schilling of Edson, Kansas, for their time and efforts serving on the board of directors. I would especially like to thank Cash Schilling for his term as President of the HLA Board the last four years. He is an outstanding leader and he will be missed! We were saddened this November to hear of the tragic death of the 2015 Commercial Producer of Year from South Dakota. Delmer Stern was an avid enthusiast of Limousin genetics and he was proud of his red cows. He was also a great Minnesota Twins fan, attending spring training on numerous years. But above all, he was a great family man. He was also my friend. Our sympathy is extended to the Stern family. We wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous 2017, and hope to see you in Denver!

JOIN US IN THE YARDS We invite you to join us in the NALF Hospitality Tent in the Yards during the NWSS in Denver (January 9-12). There will be complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn. The tent is located in the herd sire aisle across from the pen and carload arena. Heartland members join with NALF to staff the booth.

See you there!

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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By Bev Summerbell

ave you ever had an occurrence happen, not once but twice, that is so stunning you can’t even react? That happened to both Dean and I in October, and neither time did I even think to get out my cell phone to snap photos. As a result, you are going to have to imagine the scenes as I describe what happened to us. At the time, we didn’t think it was very funny. Dean was busy looking at cattle consigned to the Heart of Missouri Sale in Lebanon Sunday morning, October 9, 2016. He was checking out the females when one of the new momma cows decided she did not like having anyone look at her in the pen. She turned and literally “sprayed” him with manure. At the same time, I was walking into the alley with a cup of coffee for Dean.

When he turned around, I could not believe my eyes. He had a big blob of manure stuck on the right side of his forehead, another junk plastered on his chin (he looked like he had a beard), there was a large amount on the sleeve of his bright pink shirt, and it was all down the right side of his pant leg. I stood there in amazement before telling him to go wash it off right away. It would have been a memorable photo! The next unique event happened at the Minnesota Beef Expo in St. Paul Saturday evening, October 22, 2016. We were there for the Supreme Row Selection and Dinner provided by the Minnesota Corn Growers and the MN Simmental Association, the featured breed. Next year Limousin will be the featured breed. Dean found a table on the main floor of the arena, which is better than trying to balance

your plate while sitting in the stands. I got in line to pick up plates of food for both of us. I had been a waitress while in college so I felt confident in my ability to manage two plates of food (shredded beef sandwiches on Hogie buns, baked beans, coleslaw plus two bags of chips and two bottles of water). I made it all the way down the long hall and into the arena, where Dean was patiently waiting for his supper. Both plates were balanced on one arm. I put one plate down and as I did that, I must have raised my right arm just enough for my entire plate of food to get plastered onto my jean jacket.

Member News Get well wishes are sent to Julie Symens of Britton, South Dakota. She tore the tendons in her leg and needed surgery at the end of November to repair the damage. John Symens of Amherst, South Dakota, had his second knee replacement surgery this fall. He is hoping to be completely healed in time for the NWSS. Our thoughts are with Phil Shipman of Girard, Kansas, as he continues his treatments for cancer. We also want to remember Mike

Christie of Baldwin, Kansas, as he recovers from a lingering virus. We wish him continued success following his liver transplant. Our sympathy goes out to Deb and Mike Smith of Plainville, Kansas, on the death of her brother this fall. We also extend our sympathy to the family of Delmer Stern of Garden City, South Dakota. He was killed in an accident this fall, hauling cattle from one pasture to another. His obituary is located on the South Dakota News page of this issue of the Heart Beat.

Josh Glendenning and Kayla Peters were united in marriage September 17, 2016, in Lebanon, Missouri. Parents of the groom are Jack and Vicky Glendenning of Lebanon. Congratulations!

Hattie Josephine Fosdick was born November 9, 2016, to Thadd and Alissa (Johnson) Fosdick of Fairbury, IL. She weighed in at 6 lbs., 8 oz., and measured 20 inches. Proud grandparents are Harry and Lisa Fosdick of Chenoa IL; Mike and Denice Dirks of Luverne, MN; and Randy Johnson of Ashton, IA. Greatgrandparents are: Charles and Helen Perkins of Glasgow, KY; and Stan Johnson of Sibley, IA.

This was one of my mom’s favorite pies. Reading over this recipe brings back many fond memories. Bev Summerbell

Graham Cracker Pie CRUST

FILLING

20 graham crackers, rolled (crushed)

3 egg yolks, save whites for topping

½ cup butter, melted

½ cup sugar

¼ cup sugar

2 cups milk

*Mix together, save ¼ cup for topping.

2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. vanilla

TOPPING Beat 3 eggs whites stiff

• Mix sugar and cornstarch in double boiler

Add 2 Tbsp. sugar

• Add beaten egg yolks to milk, pour into sugar mixture and stir.

Top pie, brown in oven for 15 min. at 350⁰.

• Cook until thick, stirring constantly.

Chill for 2 hours

• Remove from heat, add vanilla. • Pour into pie shell

After looking at my jacket, I was amazed that there had been that many beans on my plate—they were smashed on the right side of my jacket, on my sleeve and even on my pants leg. I also had a large amount of juice from the coleslaw running down my right leg. Remembering my advice to Dean with the manure, I headed to the bathroom to wash it off immediately. Again, I never thought to get out my cell phone for a photo. Hopefully, we are finished with our memorable moments; however, I’m sure other amusing things will happen as we travel across the Heartland covering shows, sales and other Limousin events.

Tucker James Herrick came into the world November 23, 2016, weighing 7 lbs., 10 oz. and 21-1/2 in. to Tyler and Megan Herrick of Rochester, MN. Grandparents are Dan and Vickie Witt of Witt Limousin, and Steve and Julie Herrick of Herrick’s White Acres. Everyone is excited for their newest showman to join in on the fun!

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Iowa News… Annual Meeting Held in Ames

Members of the Iowa senior and junior Limousin Associations held their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction Saturday, November 5, 2016. The event took place at the Iowa Cattleman’s Building in Ames. The day began with a meeting of the senior board followed by the junior board meeting and the annual members meeting. There was a time for socializing before the delicious barbecue meal catered by Hickory Park. Thanks to Roger Vorthmann for his service as auctioneer. Awards were auctioned for the Iowa Field Day as well as an assortment of donated items on the benefit auction.

Awards Presented

Congratulations to Bob and Mary Bosch of Indianola who were awarded the Iowa Seedstock Producer of the Year. Roger and Ann Vorthmann of Treynor are the newest inductees into the Iowa Limousin Association Hall of Fame.

Junior Awards

Brenda Anderson, junior advisor, presented the awards to juniors who have exhibited champion Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle this past year across the state of Iowa, regionally and nationally. The enthusiasm shown by the juniors and their accomplishments promoting the Limousin breed are appreciated by the Iowa Limousin Association. Juniors who won at Level I, taking home one champion trophy this past year, were: Derek Anderson, Kylie Anderson, Leslie Bell, Dawson Book, Kacey Boyer, Konrad Boyer, Tanner Curtin, Nick Duckett, Britney Ford, Austin Haskovek, Brooklyn Kline, Bayleih Lewis, Aaron Linhart, Peyton Long, Emily Puck, Jamie Smith, Nick

Smith, and Reeece Thorsen. Juniors winning at the Level II, having two champions, were: Mara Anderson, Kaitlyn Boyer and Cole Severseike. Anna Radcliff was the only recipient at Level III, having won three champion banners. Congratulations, juniors, on a job well done! Mara Anderson and Jamie Smith received the Wendell Butler Outstanding Herdmanship award, and Carson Walrod was the recipient of the ILA scholarship.

The Iowa Junior Limousin Association presented Shawn Muxfeldt with a check from the proceeds of the “Showing For Jordan” t-shirts and wristbands. Nine Iowa juniors were recognized for their excellence in the show-ring champions in 2016.

Field Day

The 2017 Iowa Junior Limousin Association has scheduled their field day for June 17-18 in Osceola. The Jason Boyer and Jay Smith families will be co-hosts for this event. Watch for further details in upcoming issues of the Heart Beat.

Iowa Beef Expo

Mark your calendar for February 14-15, 2017! Those are the dates for the annual Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Show and Sale. The Limousin show is scheduled for Tuesday morning, February 14. The Heartland Limousin Association annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction will be held at 5:30 p.m. that evening at the FFA Building on the fairgrounds. The Iowa Beef Expo sale takes place the following day, Wednesday, February 15 at Noon. Be sure to stop by the Limousin aisle for a bowl of our famous chili.

Iowa Beef Expo Hotel Headquarters

The Quality Inn Motel has set aside a block of rooms for the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin events in February. The hotel is located at 4995 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. The rate is $75 and that includes tax. Call 515/2782381 and ask for the ILA block when making reservations.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? This is a photo of two very distinguished gentlemen. Can you answer the questions about the man on the right? 1.) Can you name the man on the right? 2.) Where is he from? 3.) He served as president of NALF. Do you know what year he was in that leadership position? 4.) What years did he serve on the NALF board of directors?

Answers on page 13

The Iowa Limousin Association Board of Directors from left to right: Tom Doyle; Jay Straight; William Long, president; Roger Vorthmann; Brian Hait, vice president; Jason Boyer; Grant Anderson, secretary/treasurer; Bob Bosch; Dana Duckett; and Lowell Hermon.

The Iowa Junior Limousin Association Board of Directors from left to right: Jamie Smith, secretary; Hannah Al-Mazroa; Kaitlyn Boyer, president; Derek Anderson; Anna Radcliff and Mara Anderson. Not pictured are Bailey Walrod, vice president; and Katie Walrod.

Congratulations to Roger and Ann Vorthmann of Treynor for their induction into the Iowa Limousin Association Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to Bob and Mary Bosch of Indianola, IA, upon their selection as the Iowa Limousin Association Seedstock Producers of the Year for 2016 Congratulations to Mara Anderson of Garner and Jamie Smith of New Virginia for being the selected as the Wendell Butler Outstanding Junior Herdsmanship award winners. Iowa Junior Advisor Brenda Anderson (center) presented the awards.

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Kansas News… Mark Your Calendar for March 10 & 11

Members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) have set the date for their upcoming state sale. It will be Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the El Dorado Livestock Auction in El Dorado, Kansas, located in south-central Kansas. This is a change in location from their previous state sales. Consignments to the sale are due by January 12, 2017. Contact Jerry and Pat Meek, sale managers, for an entry form or additional information concerning the sale. The sale is sponsored by the KLBA. The members of the KLBA junior and senior associations will hold their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction on March 10, the night before the state sale. Watch for more information on the KLBA website and the March/April Heart Beat.

Rivertone Charmed, a 1/31/15 daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat out of HSF Your Fantasy. They have campaigned her with immense success at a variety of shows throughout the year. Her many accomplishments include taking home the grand champion banner at the National Junior Limousin Show in Lexington, Kentucky, in July, and the grand champion title at the American Royal junior and open shows in Kansas City, Missouri, in October. She was named Supreme Champion Female at the Kansas State Fair Junior

Heifer Show and the Kansas Junior Livestock Show in September. And more recently, she was selected as the Supreme Champion over all breeds at the NAILE junior show in Louisville, Kentucky. Ashlee Corns of Altoona, Kansas kept the Supreme champion honors going for Kansas juniors with her Reserve Supreme Champion Female. SCRN Blaire 126B, a 12/12/14 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis out of Schilling’s Zabrina, was in the All-Breeds Supreme Champion lineup at the Kansas State Fair open show in September.

Congratulations Madison and Ashlee

Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, and the Ratliff family have had an enchanting year showing

Madison Ratliff with Riverstone Charmed at the NAILE show in Louisville, KY.

Kansas Winter Beef Expo Winners Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS, took home the grand champion banner and fourth overall in ring A, judged by Jim Bloomberg, and B, judged by Cody Green, at the Kansas Beef Expo December 10. She showed her purebred senior heifer, KGUM Crush 501C, an 11/5/15 MAGS Antelope daughter out of AUTO Aspen 209A.

Aliston McCarley of Girard, KS, had the grand champion senior LimFlex, SHPM Cassidy, a 12/5/15 daughter of SPMN Zebo Black 124Z out of SHPM 22Y. She won in both rings A and B on December 10 in Hutchinson. The grand champion junior heifer champion, VL Dazzler 633D, a 3/3/16 daughter of Alter Ego out of WLR Aphrodite, was shown by Taylor Goering of McPherson, KS, December 11. Taking home the reserve champion banner was Ashlee Corns of Altoona, KS.

Ryleigh Morris of Ash Grove, MO, took home the grand champion banner and fourth overall in ring A with her junior Lim-Flex heifer, AUTO Donya 207D, a 2/5/16 EXAR Blue Chip 1877B daughter out of AUTO Rebeca 292S. The reserve champion was shown by Ashlee Corns of Altoona, KS.

Gene Raymond Nominated to NALF Board of Directors Gene Raymond of Garnett, Kansas, has been nominated to serve a threeyear term on the North American L i m o u s i n Foundation Board of Directors (NALF). The vote will take place Monday, January 9, 2017, during the NALF Annual Meeting at the NWSS National Western Club in Denver, Colorado. Gene and his wife, Virginia, started GV Limousin in 1978. Their cow herd has grown to 400-plus registered females and is operated with his son-in-law, Arne, and daughter, Stacy Hanson. He has been actively involved with the livestock industry for many years, serving twice as president of the Kansas Beef Council, he is a past member of the Kansas Livestock Association executive committee, and he was on the National Livestock and Meat Board for 16 years where he served as chairman of the long-range planning and advertising committees. He is a past director and president of NALF and is currently a member of the commercial marketing committee. Since 1973, Gene has served as an instructor at the Graham School for Cattlemen, providing continuing education in breeding and herd management to beef and dairy cattlemen. Gene is a founding member of the Heartland Limousin Association and a member of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association. Gene believes that increasing registrations and transfers by building commercial producer demand should be a top priority of the NALF board of directors. They are the lifeblood of the association. The funds generated by registering and transferring animals provides funds for research, various programs, and genetic evaluation tools that will assist in building market share. GV Limousin hosts their annual production sale every year on the third Saturday in February at the Anderson County Sale Barn in Garnett.

Happy New Year

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Minnesota News…

CWS Farms Donates Heifer to MYBEP

Juniors Exhibit at Minnesota Beef Expo

Dakota, and North Dakota exhibited their prospect steers, market ready The 17th annual Minnesota Beef animals, and females. Again this year, 11 Minnesota juniors Expo was held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul October 20- received a heifer donated by breeders 23, 2016. More than 900 head of cattle and or agricultural associations to care were brought to show or sell. The Expo for and exhibit throughout 2017. This is one of the premier beef industry program is called the Minnesota Youth events in the region, enjoyed by many Beef Experience (MYBEP). Steve and people throughout the upper Midwest. Cathy Backman, CWS Farms, Morris, The Expo focuses on junior donated a young Limousin female activities with seminars, shows, sales, which was given to 12-year-old Anakin and a special program that awards Bosek of Garfield. Bosek will be responsible for the care qualified youth a heifer for one year. Juniors from Wisconsin, Iowa, South and feeding of the female as well as exhibiting her at a variety of shows. He will bring the heifer back to the 2017 Minnesota Beef Expo with his summary of the year’s activities. After the evaluation of his project and an interview, he will receive the female free of charge. The annual Expo sale took place October 22, Del Keyes of Knapp, WI, exhibited the grand 2016, and was managed by champion continental steer and was selected Ebersparger’s Enterprises Reserve Supreme Grand Champion of the sale of Marshall, Minnesota. A highlight of the sale classes during the Minnesota Beef Expo.

Thanks

We sincerely appreciate the confidence the buyers showed in our program at our Final Roundup Dispersal. With the cattle goes our best wishes for success with your purchases. Many thanks to our Limousin friends who took the time to be with us for this dispersal.

Steve and Cathy Backman and Coby and Sarah Backman of CWS Farms, Morris, Minnesota, generously donated a heifer to the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBEP) at the 2016 Minnesota Beef Expo. The heifer was awarded to Anakin Bosek of Garfield, Minnesota, Saturday evening, October 22. This father and son duo operate a registered purebred Limousin herd. They bought their first 36 head together in 2006. Over the past 10 years, the CWS herd has grown to more than 100 head with plans for continued growth. Their program focuses on producing high-growth, high-muscled, docile was the purchase of a Limousin steer, consigned by Mill Road Limousin of Knapp, Wisconsin. MRL Rowdy, a 3/28/16 37% Limousin steer sired by Hi Ho Silver was purchased by Dennis Sleiter of Morris for $2,000. The steer went on to be named Reserve Supreme Champion Sale Steer.

breeding stock for ranchers who want to take advantage of the efficiency and growth the Limousin breed provides. CWS Cattle market their bulls through the Wulf Cattle brand at the annual “Opportunity Sale” and through private treaty sales. Steve and Cathy have always had a passion for livestock. They raised their four sons on the family farm. The Backmans work to promote and support agriculture through youth programs such as 4-H and FFA. They are also active in their local West Central Cattleman’s Association where they have served as board members and volunteers. The lifestyle, the creation of such a close family bond, the tireless work ethic, and the blessed reward are just a few of the very important reasons why they would encourage anyone to become involved in any way with agriculture. was exhibited by Kendal Rudiger of Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Thank You

The junior steer and female show was Sunday, October 23. Judge Barry Wesner of Chalmers, Indiana, judged the Limousin female show. The grand champion Limousin prospect steer, weighing 685 lbs.,

The Minnesota Limousin Association (MLA) thank Mark and Sharilyn Willette of Lura Limousin, Delavan, Minnesota, for their service as secretary/treasurer. They have been members on the board of directors for many years. We appreciate their dedication to the job and to the MLA members. We also thank Mark for serving as the Minnesota representative on the Heartland board of directors for the past six years.

Schilling’s Delta Dawn, a 2/28/16 daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of Schilling’s Young Jae exhibited by Kaitlyn Snyder of Hastings, MN, was selected as the grand champion female.

The reserve grand champion Limousin female was AUTO Curious 277C, a 4/6/15 daughter of AUTO Cruze out of AUTO Betty exhibited by Joanna Moser of Morris, MN.

Junior Show

Final Drive Bull Sale March 21, 2017 Mobridge, SD

JIM, PRISCILLA & JARED SCHOTT 27061 108th Street - McLaughlin, SD 57642 605-823-4974 - jschott@westriv.com

Branstyn Peterson of Gibbon, MN, was part of the Minnesota Beef Expo Champion Team Knowledge Bowl contest.

Anakin Bosek of Garfield, MN, received the Limousin heifer, donated by Steve and Cathy Backman of Morris, MN, in the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program.

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Wulf-Fanta Win North Star Classic

Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN, won the grand champion Limousin bull banner with Wulfs Cowhand 2024C at the North Star Classic in Valley City, ND, December 2, 2016. He is a 5/8/15 red, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of Wulfs Zamboangaq.

Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN, exhibited Wulfs Conseula 5464C, a 4/24/15 daughter of MAGS Y-Axis out of ENGD Elite 2521Z. She was named the grand champion Limousin female at the North Star Classic in Valley City, ND, December 2, 2016.

Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN, was the High Point Junior Cattleman, taking first place Quiz, first place Photography and first in the Fitting Team Competition.

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This purebred Steston son offers a tremendous BW to YW spread in a homozygous polled package. His dam is a Montana Justice daughter.

CHTT Black Bear 6471B (HP/B) RUNL Stetson 850S x CHTT 5071X

CE: 11 (.32) BW: -0.7 (.34) WW: 72 (.32) MK: 27 (.25) CM: 8 (.25) SC: 1.6 (.27) ST: 16 (.04) DC: 32 (.18) YG: -.21 (.19) CW: 30 (.27) RE: .46 (.14) MB: -.15 (.16) $MI: 48

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This heavily muscled purebred comes in a pleasing package being out of Warbonnet and a Stetson dam. The predictability is built in, and he’s double homozgyous.

RUNL Alliance 272A (HP/HB) Wulfs Warbonnet 6254W x RUNL Wrosella 547W

CE: 7 (.32) BW: 0.9 (.40) WW: 67 (.31) YW: 94 (.32) MK: 28 (.24) CM: 7 (.25) SC: 0.4 (.27) ST: 19 (.05) DC: 16 (.20) YG: -.36 (.22) CW: 26 (.27) RE: .74 (.20) MB: -. 39 (.21) $MI: 39

We carry the popular bulls to the tried-and-true sires. Give Herman a call to see what will work best on your cows, he’d love to talk to you.

This purebred is a half brother to DLVL Xerox and keeps the BW in check as well. Sleep easy with Bicep.

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DLVL Bicep 491B TREF Zion 636X x DLVL Sky 605S (HP/R)

CE: 12 (.30) BW: -1.0 (.33) WW: 60 (.30) YW: 88 (.31) MK: 22 (.20) CM: 3 (.21) SC: 0.4 (.27) ST: 13 (.05) DC: 32 (.13) YG: -.31 (.18) CW: 21 (.26) RE: .50 (.13) MB: -.48 (.15) $MI: 33

X-Man is a purebred who offers big numbers with high accuracies. He ranks in the top 10% or better in six EPD traits.

$40

GV X-Man 701X (DP/B) ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T x GV Miss General 841U

CE: 9 (.79) BW: 1.5 (.84) WW: 88 (.80) YW: 136 (.81) MK: 30 (.74) CM: 10 (.74) SC: 1.4 (.73) ST: 15 (.03) DC: 15 (.58) YG: -.19 (.30) CW: 53 (.63) RE: .95 (.46) MB: -.02 (.62) $MI: 58

Herman & Judy Symens 605/698-4870 • Sisseton, SD www.limousinlive.com bulls@limigene.com

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Missouri News…

purchasing items for the benefit auction, and attending the sale the next day.

Annual Meeting Scheduled for April 8-9, 2017

Congratulations Missouri Breeders

Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 8-9, 2017. Those are the dates for the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction. The festivities will take place Saturday evening, April 8 at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The following day, the Heart of Missouri Limousin Association and

the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association will once again team up to host the annual Great American Pie Sale in Lebanon. Check the MLBA website, www.missourilimousin.com, and the March/April Heart Beat for more details about this event. This is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with breeders from across the state as well as other states, to enjoy a delicious meal, help support the association by donating and/or

Members of the Missouri Senior and Junior Limousin Breeders Associations had a busy fall traveling to a variety of events exhibiting cattle. It was great to see our state well represented at the American Royal, the NAILE, the production and consignment sales in the state, and at Farmfest in Springfield. We look forward to seeing the breeders,

their families and other Limousin enthusiasts at upcoming cattle events and the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado.

Josh Glendenning Takes on New Responsibilities

Josh Glendenning of Lebanon, Missouri, has been hired as herdsman at Graven Land & Cattle in Lebanon. We look forward to seeing him at cattle sales and shows representing this great firm.

American Royal Crowns Champions in Kansas City

he 2017 American Royal junior and open Limousin shows were Thursday, October 27, 2016, in Kansas City, Missouri. The day began with the junior show followed by the Level I Medal of Excellence (MOE) Limousin Show. The show, which has been held at the current location on the West Bottoms in Kansas City, Missouri, for the past 117 years, will be moving into new facilities in 2018. A $160 million dollar complex will be developed across the state line in Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Jerome Settles judged the junior show and selected Riverstone Charmed, exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, as the grand champion female. The Division III champion is a 1/31/15 purebred daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X out of HSF Your Fantasy. She was also the grand champion in the open show, judged by Kyle Colyer.

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PETERSON LIMOUSIN

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Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017 The site is immediately northwest of the Kansas Speedway in the Village West retail and entertainment district. The goal is to make Kansas City the world leader in agriculture technology and animal genetics. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback said, “The American Royal will serve as a focal point in helping us build a vibrant animal and agriculture corridor from Wyandotte County to Manhattan.” The American Royal Limousin shows were judged by Jerome Settles of Scribner, Nebraska, and judge Kyle Colyer of Bruneau, Idaho. They both complimented the quality of the Limousin entries. Pinegar Limousin was named Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor at the American Royal. Congratulations to all of the exhibitors!

The junior show reserve grand champion was the Division I champion exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO. AUTO Danielle 205D ET is a 1/22/16 Lim-Flex 37% daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B out of AUTO Rebecca 292S.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

Cody Heavin also captured the open show reserve champion honors with AUTO Luckie Lady 280C ET, a 6/6/15 Lim-Flex 50% daughter of PVF Insight 0129 out of AUTO Luckie Too 423Y. She was the Division IV champion.

The reserve grand champion and Division I champion bull was AUTO Luckie Guy 140D ET, a 4/28/16 son of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B out of AUTO Rebeca 479A owned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO.

Questions on page 8.

1.) The man on the right is Gene Raymond of GV Limousin. He is currently running for director on the 2017 NALF board of directors. 2.) He is from Garnett, Kansas. 3.) He served as NALF president in 1986. He is shown congratulating Leonard Wulf of Morris, Minnesota, who was elected NALF president in 1987. 4.) Gene served on the NALF board of directors from 1982-1987.

Scott Edwards of Higginsville, MO, exhibited the grand champion and Division III champion bull with SEEE Common Law, a 3/4/15 Lim-Flex 62% son of EF Xcesssive Force out of AUTO Trinity 217U.

SELLING 36 LOTS

31 Bulls (14 Yearlings, 6 Fall Yearlings, 11 Two-year-olds) 5 Females (3 Opens, 2 Breds)

SD Limousin Assn. Banquet & Benefit Auction

Thursday, February 2, 2017 Social 6 p.m. - Banquet & Auction 7 p.m. MST - at the Ramkota Hotel 2111 N LaCrosse St., Rapid City, SD - 605-343-8550

LIMOUSIN SHOW & SALE

CONSIGNORS…

FEB. 3, 2017

SHOW 9 a.m. // SALE 1 p.m. MST Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Rapid City, SD www.blackhillsstockshow.com

Auctioneer…

C.K. Sonny Booth - 918-533-5587

Sale-Day Contacts…

Chisum Peterson, Breed Rep: 605-730-4214 Dean Summerbell, HLA: 612-963-3799 Andy Rest, NALF: 406-670-5678

2016 Champion Bull

consigned by Symens Brothers

2016 Champion Female

consigned by Rafter RS Cattle

Boyer Family Farms, Weldon, IA...................... 641-340-5963 Bruner Limousin, Winfred, SD......................... 605-482-8208 Riley Buck, Bryant, SD..................................... 605-881-4260 DeRungs Limousin, Ramona, SD..................... 605-480-2442 Franseen Limousin, Marshfield, WI.................. 715-207-8165 JLX Limousin, Elk Point, SD............................ 605-310-0791 Leishman Brothers Limousin, Blair, NE............ 402-651-7211 Ludens Family Limousin, Viborg, SD............... 605-661-6470 Lura Limousin, Delavan, MN............................ 605-695-3129 Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, Pukwana, SD...... 605-730-0705 ROM’N Limousin, Arlington, SD...................... 605-203-0903 Spring Creeks Cattle Co., Wauzeka, WI............ 608-553-8070 Symens Brothers Limousin, Amherst, SD........ 605-448-2624 Torgerson Farms, Artesian, SD........................ 530-301-8688 Kyle Vechoek, Bruce, SD.................................. 605-690-6017 Venner Limousin, Breda, IA............................. 712-830-8381 Wulf Cattle, Morris, MN................................... 320-288-6128

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Genetics

for the

Future

PRODUCTION SALE MARCH 18, 2017 • 1 P.M.

Napoleon Livestock • Napoleon, North Dakota

SELLING 70 LOTS 50 BULLS - ALL POLLED

Red. Black. Purebred. Lim-Flex

20 BRED FEMALES - ALL POLLED

Red. Black. Purebred Bred to DLVL Xerox, DLVL Bicep & Wulfs Big Time.

SIRES REPRESENTED:

DLVL Xerox - DLVL Bicep - DLVL Young Gun - TREF Zeus JYF Zeek - Wulfs Wagon Train - SYES User Friendly & Others

Nebraska News… 26th Annual Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney

Members of the Nebraska Limousin Association cordially invites everyone to travel to Kearney February 22-23, 2017, for the 26th Annual Cattlemen’s Classic. This is a great time for everyone to come together and celebrate Nebraska’s #1 industry—the Beef Industry! The event is for cattlemen of all ages and includes more than just cattle shows and sales. The Classic also holds a Commercial Pen of Five Heifer Sale, a Ranch Horse Sale, a Ranch Horse Rodeo, the Royal Ice Sale, Prospect Steer Sale, and Fancy Heifer Sale in addition to breed association shows and sales.

NCC Limousin Show and Sale

The Limousin events begin Wednesday night, February 22, 2017, with the Nebraska Limousin Association annual meeting and benefit auction at the Country Inn & Suites. The show is Thursday February 23 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the sale at 3:30 p.m. auctioned by Bruce Brooks.

Classic Activities for Juniors

The Classic has a variety of events for juniors, including: an

FFA Day, feedlot tours, the Prospect Steer and Heifers programs and scholarships. In addition, there is a showmanship Blow-n-Go competition and a youth judging contest, as well as the junior shows. For further information concerning the Classic, contact Ronette Bush, manager, at 308/627-6835 or go to www.cattlemen.com. Updated information on the Classic will also be posted on their Facebook page.

NE Limousin Headquarters Hotel in Kearney

The Country Inn & Suites will serve as the headquarters for the Nebraska Limousin Association (NLA) during the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney February 22-23, 2017. The hotel is located at 105 Talmadege Street in Kearney. For reservations, call 308/236-7500. Members of the association will hold their annual meeting and benefit auction in the hotel breakfast area Wednesday evening, February 22. Let any board member know what you will be donating to the benefit auction. If you are unable to attend, please call a board member and leave a bid. The money raised goes to support activities of the NLA throughout the year.

Dan Hunt Nominated to NALF Board of Directors

This year’s sale will feature the first progeny sired by DLVL BICEP 491B, the high-selling bull in our 2015 sale, owned with Jon Sutton. BICEP’s first calves have lots of performance, muscle and balance. Sale will broadcast live on DVAuction.com Check our website for sale updates

www.VaughnFarmsLimousin.com Tom & Rita Vaughn & Sons

9741 142nd Ave. NE Cavalier, ND 58220 H: 701/265-4097 www.vaughnfarmslimousin.com

Family Owned & Operated

Tom cell: 701/520-0110 David cell: 701/520-2556 Craig cell: 701/520-1624 e-mail: tomv2@polarcomm.com

Dan Hunt of Oxford, Nebraska, has been nominated to serve a threeyear term on the North American Limousin Foundation Board of Directors (NALF). The vote will take place Monday, January 9, 2017, during the NALF Annual Meeting at the NWSS National Western Club in Denver, Colorado. Dan grew up helping his dad, Charles, feed and take care of the livestock at Hunt Limousin Ranch. It truly is a family run operation with his parents, Charles and Nancy, Dan and his wife, Melinda, and Dan’s sister, Sally, all working on the ranch. Dan has been actively involved with livestock over the years, participating in 4-H, exhibiting cattle at county, regional and state shows. Every year he brings bulls to the National Western Stock Show for the Pen and Carload Show. He also takes part in the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney, showing and selling HUNT

bulls and females. In addition, Dan and his family have had a booth and displayed bulls at Husker/Harvest Days in Grand Island, Nebraska, for many years. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 2000 with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science and Diversified Agriculture. He was a member of the meats and beef judging teams. Dan has served as president of the Harlan County Cattlemen’s Association, president of the Harlan County 4-H Council, he has been a board member and secretary/ treasurer of the Nebraska Limousin Association, and he has served as a board member of the Heartland Limousin Association. Dan has also served on many committees in the United Methodist Church in Oxford and he is on the Oxford Area Rural Fire Department board. Dan and Melinda have three children: Jenna, 12; Adeline, 9; and Houston, 6.

by Wulfs Xerox 8622X. 3/8/16. Homo Pld. Red. 59% Lim-Flex. EPDs CE BW WW YW MK RE MB 017D 10 -3.6 62 89 25 .47 .09

BA R JZ RA N C H E S

BAR JZ TRADEMARK 017D

Production Sale Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 • 1:00 p.m. Thomas Ranch Sale Facility, 16 m. east of Onida, SD

SELLING

BAR JZ ARCHITECT 070D by TMCK Architect. 3/18/16. Homo Pld. Homo Blk. 52% Lim-Flex. EPDs CE BW WW YW MK RE MB 070D 10 1.2 81 120 30 .46 .20

• 55 Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls. Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds. 100% polled. • 60 Polled Hereford Bulls. Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds.

BAR JZ XCELLSIOR 080D

by Wulfs Xcellsior. 3/19/16. Polled. Red. PB. EPDs CE BW WW YW MK RE MB 080D 7 2.7 73 106 25 .61 -.11

LVLS BRAVEHEART 9098B

50% Lim-Flex. Reference Sire. 6 sons sell. EPDs CE BW WW YW MK RE MB 9098B 6 2.0 73 110 25 .24 -.13

BAR JZ PALADIN 072D by SYES Bar JZ Paladin 41Z. 3/18/16. Homo Pld. Homo Blk. PB. EPDs CE BW WW YW MK RE MB 072D 6 1.8 58 85 31 .48 -.17

• 10 Bred & 5 Open Polled Hereford Females.

Carcass ultrasound data. Free Delivery within 300 miles. Free board for 50 days. 1st breeding season guarantee. Halter broke. Founder member #97. Sires represented: Wulfs Zero Turn, Wulfs Xcellsior, Wulfs Xerox, TMCK Architect, TMCK Alfalfa, LVLS Braveheart, LVLS Optimizer, LVLS You Da Man, SYES Paladin, SYES Agronomy, Bar JZ Magistrate.

Don/Peg/Seth Zilverberg

Holabird, SD 605/852-2966 • Don cell 605/870-1302 • Seth cell 605/870-2169 cattle@barjz.com • www.barjz.com Online catalog. Video of sale bulls.

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South Dakota News… SD Limousin Events Scheduled for January and February

The South Dakota Limousin Association (SDLA) will participate in two events in January and February. We hope to have a large number of seedstock and commercial breeders attend the Sioux Empire Farm Show and Sale in Sioux Falls, and the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale in Rapid City. These are two premier events in the upper Midwest.

Sioux Empire Farm Show

The Sioux Empire Farm 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, roughly 30,000+ through the week to the shows, sales and agricultural commercial exhibits. The 2017 Limousin show and sale will be Thursday, January 26 with the show at 9:30 a.m. followed by the sale at 2:45 p.m. auctioned by Chisum Peterson of Pukwana, South Dakota. The Supreme Row judging takes place Friday followed by junior activities on Saturday.

Black Hills Stock Show

The Limousin show and sale at the Black Hills Stock Show will be Friday,

February 3, 2017, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City. The show begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by the sale at 1:00 p.m. MST. The South Dakota Limousin Association annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction will be at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City Thursday evening, February 2. The social begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the banquet at 7:00 p.m. Contact any member of the SDLA board of directors to let them know what you are donating to the benefit auction. If you are unable to attend, you can leave your bid with a board member. We appreciate your support of the SDLA.

Upcoming Events

Check the HLA Calendar of Events for the many production sales in South Dakota, as well as the two consignments sales. Circle the dates for these production sales in February: 11th – Treftz “Where Muscle Still Matters” Sale, Wetonka; 21st – Bar JZ Ranches Production Sale, Highmore; 23rd – Symens Brothers Production sale, Amherst; and 24th – Wieczorek Bull Sale, Mount Vernon. There are two sales in March: 21st – Schott Limousin Ranch Final Roundup Bull Sale; and the 25th – Bruner Limousin “35th Annual Genetic Power” Bull Sale. The sale season in South Dakota ends in April with Ludens Family Limousin Production Sale on the 1st, and Peterson’s L7 Bar 39th Production Sale on the 12th.

HEARTLAND

LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION

BANQUET & BENEFIT AUCTION

FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Des Moines, Iowa

SD High Point Limousin Award

Alexa Montagne of Elk Point received the High Point Limousin Breeding Heifer award from the South Dakota Junior Point Association for 2015-2016. Junior exhibitors in South Dakota had the opportunity to exhibit in over 20 sanctioned shows to earn points. Alexa won the award for points accumulated throughout the year with California Girl, a 6/1/ 15 daughter of JGLT Zorro x CJSL Xtra Special.

Montagne Wins Champion 4-H Heifer Alexa Montagne of Elk Point exhibited the Grand Champion Limousin 4-H Breeding Heifer at the 2016 South Dakota State Fair with California Girl, a 6/1/15 daughter of JGLT Zorro x CJSL Xtra Special.

Former SD Resident Wins Canadian Honor

Jim Symens and his wife, Laura, of Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, were named the premier breeder and exhibitor at the 2016 Farmfair International Limousin Show in Edmonton, Alberta, in November.

In Memoriam Delmer Stern, 60, of Garden City, South Dakota, was killed in a accident October 28, 2016. Services were November 2, 2016, at the Clark United Methodist Church in Clark, South Dakota. Stern grew up in South Dakota, graduating from Clark High School in 1974. He began his farming career with Don and Lyle Healy in 1973. He was described as a man who was always there to lend a hand to anyone. He loved to spend his mornings over a cup of coffee at the local elevator, going for drives looking at his crops and cattle, being with his family, and attending spring training for the Minnesota Twins in Florida. One of the highlights of Delmer’s life was being named Commercial Producer of the Year in 2015 for the state of South Dakota. He and his wife, Lynda, traveled to Denver,

Colorado, last January so they could take part in the Limousin events at the National Western Stock Show. He was recognized as one of the state winners for this award at the NALF banquet. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garden City, the Lion’s Club, the South Dakota Limousin Association and the Heartland Limousin Association. Delmer is survived by his wife, Lynda; four children; Kyle (Denae) Stern, Garden City, South Dakota; Angie (Mark) Osterloh, Mobridge, South Dakota; Maggie (Jade) Ulmer, Fulerton, North Dakota; and Jill Stern (finance Tom Arnesen), Florence, South Dakota; four grandchildren, his mother, Lois Stern, Bristol, South Dakota, six brothers and many friends and family.

COMING ATTRACTIONS HERDBUILDER XXIII • MARCH 18

We are making the final sort on the genetics we will be offering in our annual production sale. Here are six bulls we are proud to introduce to you. They have the genetics, numbers and as always, our legendary cow families behind them.

AUTO Cash & Carry 101D LF 62% - HOMO Pld/HOMO Blk - 1/10/16 AUTO King James 162Z x PBRS Dutches 790X BW: 1.9 WW: 65 YW: 101 MK: 30 CM: 4 SC: 1.2 DC: 12 YG: -.07 CW: 33 RE: .17 MB: -.13 $MI: 46 BW: 70

AUTO High Time 177C LF 56% - HOMO Pld/HOMO Blk - 10/28/15 MAGS Anchor x SBLX Unknown 104U BW: 1.1 WW: 56 YW: 92 MK: 24 CM: 8 SC: 1.2 DC: 24 YG: .04 CW: 33 RE: .23 MB: .41 $MI: 62 BW: 70 - Adj. WW: 587 - Adj. YW: 933 Adj. REA: 11.46 - Adj. IMF: 4.31

AUTO High Tide 179C 81% - HOMO Pld/HOMO Blk - 11/12/15 MAGS Anchor x LVLS 9066U BW: 3.1 WW: 69 YW: 103 MK: 25 CM: 6 SC: 1.0 DC: 16 YG: .01 CW: 36 RE: .33 MB: .10 $MI: 53 BW: 76 - Adj. WW: 686 - Adj. YW: 1,084 Adj. REA: 14.53 - Adj. IMF: 3.18

AUTO High Lite 553C

AUTO High Cotton 143C

AUTO High Life 137C

PB - Het Pld/Het Blk - 10/29/15 AUTO Black Coffee 512A x AUTO Evie BW: 2.8 WW: 73 YW: 106 MK: 26 CM: 7 SC: 0.7 DC: 14 YG: -.10 CW: 33 RE: .32 MB: -.07 $MI: 50 BW: 68 - Adj. WW: 854 - Adj. YW: 1,172 Adj. REA: 13.63 - Adj. IMF: 3.40

LF 50% - HOMO Pld/HOMO Blk - 9/27/15 EXAR Counsel 1016B x AUTO Luckie 246W BW: 1.7 WW: 57 YW: 101 MK: 32 CM: 4 RE: .14 MB: .41 BW: 76 - Adj. WW: 795 - Adj. YW: 1,176 Adj. REA: 12.16 - Adj. IMF: 2.88

PB - Het Pld/HOMO Blk - 9/26/15 AUTO Cruze 132X x AUTO Luckie Too 423Y BW: 0.8 WW: 67 YW: 101 MK: 26 CM: 5 SC: 0.6 DC: 14 YG: -.15 CW: 29 RE: .32 MB: -.20 $MI: 43 BW: 68 - Adj. WW: 861 - Adj. YW: 1,194 Adj. REA: 14.82 - Adj. IMF: 3.19

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Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Thank You A C H Holdings LLC and the Foundation Sale II consignors THANK the 50 buyers from 19 states and Canada who purchased Limousin genetics at our sale in Bowling Green, Kentucky. With a 94% sale rate, these Limousin enthusiasts made our sale a great success.

SEMEN AVAILABLE

ACHH POLLED CRUZEWONDER 163B

HB/HP Purebred son of AUTO Cruze 132X He was purchased for $20,000 by Larry Smith of Logan Hills Cattle Co., West Harrison, IN, and Bryon Evans of B. F. Evans Cattle Co., Versailles, KY. Semen is available at Grassroots Genetics, contact Mark Smith 866.305.9600; or Larry Smith 812.637.2303; or Byron Evans 859.509.8046; or Stephen Haynes 270.799.8685.

A special THANK YOU goes to The Syndicate: Logan Hills Cattle Co., West Harrison, IN; B.F. Evans Cattle Co., Versailles, KY; Kentucky River Limousin, Lancaster, KY; Broken Slash L Ranch, Oolagah, OK; and Crockett Rose Branch Farms, Lamar, MO, who purchased one-half interest for $25,000 in ACHH 82D “Diamond” (a 3/1/16 Fullblood bull). We invite everyone to come see Diamond, who will be on display at the 2017 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado.

Stephen, Emily & Carter Haynes 760 Emily Court, Bowling Green, KY 42101 270.799.8685 - 270.799.8684 - 270.799.0196 achhlimousin@twc.com - sales@superioronesource.com www.achhlimousin.com

Wisconsin News… Peterson Limousin Beef Featured in Minneapolis Star Tribune

eterson Limousin Beef of Osceola, Wisconsin, was featured in the food section of the September 23, 2016, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper. According to the article, discerning chefs all over the Twin Cities area rely upon this familyowned purveyor for its lean, rich and flavorful beef. The article was one in a series of “Know Where Your Food Comes From” edition of Burger Friday. The paper interviewed Andy Peterson, co-owner of the business, for the article. The Peterson farm is a family run operation including Wayne and Christine, and their two sons and daughter. Wayne is the primary caretaker on the day-today basis, Andy does the marketing and distribution, and son, Ryan, recently joined the operation on a full-time basis. The farm, located in the St. Croix Valley, goes back to Andy’s paternal grandfather, who had a dairy herd in the 1960’s, they expanded to pigs and chickens along with commodity cash crops in the 1970’s. In the ’90s the family simplified the operation, focusing on Limousin cattle and cash crops. They liked the traits of the Limousin breed, especially the added muscle. Andy said he has always enjoyed the eating experience. In 2009, the family operation shifted to wholesale selling to chefs and restaurants. Peterson Farms includes three operations, one in Dresser, Wisconsin, and two in Osceola. They have about 150 momma cows and about 300 head in all. Their fat cattle go to the butcher between 18-24 months. They

get their meat processed at a local USDA-inspected butcher. They have a proprietary dry-aging process that’s unique and completely natural. They let the beef shine as much as possible. Currently, they deliver Limousin beef to approximately 30-plus restaurants. According to Andy, “Seeing Peterson Limousin Beef cited on some of the top menus in the Twin Cities is a cool experience. The chefs get behind you, as the producer, and say that they believe in you.” Peterson Limousin ground beef is also sold at boutique retailers: Sassafras Health Foods in White Bear Lake and Mastel’s Health Foods in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their goal is to be able to continue to run a family farm and raise their families the way their parents raised them. A Family Affair: Jeff and Cheryl Keyes watched as their three children exhibited their junior cattle at the Minnesota Beef Expo in St. Paul. Son, Blane, watched his brother and sister show females.

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Fullblood Limousin Alliance Meets in Lebanon

embers of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) met Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2016, at the Sand Springs Resort

in Lebanon, Missouri. The meeting took place in conjunction with the Heart of Missouri Sale held October 9. The FLA thanks Jack

Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance gathered for their annual meeting October 8, 2016, in Lebanon, MO. Stephan Haynes of A C H Holdings, Bowling Green, KY, representing the Cattle Cartel awarded Joe Latendresse Jr. with a heifer to start his own herd. The Cattle Cartel awards females to young breeders to start their herds.

Glendenning for the use of the room at the resort. The FLA was formed about 12 years ago to promote the acceptance and use of Fullblood Limousin genetics within the Limousin breed and in the commercial cattle industry. FLA has been busy attending shows and sales as well as advertising in Limousin publications and other beef cattle magazines. They have set up booths in the past at the Tulsa Farm Show, the Ozark Empire Farmfest, in Springfield, Missouri, and the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Items discussed at their annual meeting included the upcoming Fullblood National Show, a sale, nominations for board members and ideas for promotion. The members voted to hold a show next year and to have a sale committee investigate ideas for another sale, whether it be a consignment sale or an online sale. Nominations for officers and directors for 2017 are: Stephen Haynes, president; Bob Stone, vice president; Joe Latendresse, treasurer; Kim Kosmicke, secretary. Directors are: Ty Heavin, Betty Anglani, Staci Kitchens and Kevin Christensen.

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ROBERT “COOKIE” & MARY NIELSON 605.203.0903 • 605.203.0904

20129 450th Ave. • Arlington, South Dakota 57212 www.romnlimousin.com • romnlimo@msn.com

ADAM, MICHELLE GREYSON & PALMER NIELSON 605.203.0733 • 605.203.0732 ROM’N Limousin & Club Calves

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There are two open seats on the board of directors. Ballots were mailed out in November and the results will be given when all ballots have been received and counted. Check out the Fullblood Alliance Facebook page as well as their new and improved website, www. fullbloodlimousinalliance.org. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2017, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The place and time will be announced at a later date. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to January 28.

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

A Royal preparation! Fitting the cattle in the Limousin aisle in Kansas City.

A beautiful day to look at the Swing Time Sale offering at the Three Cedars Event Center near Nevada, MO. Roger Vorthmann of Treynor, IA, served as the auctioneer at the Iowa Limousin Association Benefit Auction in Ames.

Steve Duff and son, Thomas, look like they were on a mission following the Minnesota Beef Expo Junior show in St. Paul. Neil, Cindy and Amy Grotsun of Cold Spring, MN, watched the junior show at the Minnesota Beef Expo in St. Paul. A bright November sun greeted Andy Rest, Herman Symens, Sonny Booth, and Kiley McKinna in Mobridge, SD, at the Schott dispersal.

Dean Summerbell listens to avid baseball fans Mike Olson, supporting the St. Louis Cardinals, and Chet Butler, a Cubs fan. Guess which one is happier?

Jim Schott appreciated his friends, the Kindelspires and the Bains, for attending his dispersal in Mobridge November 7.

Dennis Karlsbroten of Decorah, IA; Dean Summerbell; Gordy Ludens of Viborg, SD; Warren Symens of Amherst, SD; and Dale Mclellan of Lantry, SD; enjoy a break before the sale at the Schott dispersal.

Casey and Kelly Fanta of Starbuck, MN, held son Wiley’s female entry at the Minnesota Beef Expo Junior show. Congratulations, Casey, upon your selection as Champion Adult Judge at the Expo.

Sale-goers at the Linhart Fall Harvest Female Sale were treated to a steak sandwich dinner, four kinds of soup, and homemade pie.

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Don't miss the Bulls featured at the Classic. The 2016 Supreme Champion Bull was the Champion Limousin Bull shown by Ochsner Limousin of Kersey, Colorado.

Juniors Take Notice of the Fancy Limousin Heifers Selling! THE LIMOUSIN JUNIOR N AT I O N A L W I L L B E I N

NEBRASKA THIS SUMMER. Here is a tremendous show heifer prospect! This fancy May heifer will be fun to show. Her dam is a maternal powerhouse!

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Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Heartland Sale Reports Swing Time Sale Held Three Cedars Event Center

ouble A Limousin of Nevada, Missouri, hosted their Swing Time Sale at the Three Cedars Event Center near Nevada November 5, 2016. Dennis Alt and Cole Abele of Double A were joined with guest consignors to offer Limousin, Red Angus and Black Angus bred females, open heifers, and pairs plus embryos and flushes. Auctioneer Chisum Peterson gaveled the video sale to order at 5:30 p.m. A total of 29 Limousin lots were offered to a good crowd of buyers. The high-selling Limousin female was JBARJ Amazing Reviews, a 10/7/13 black, homozygous

polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of EXLR 7153R out of COLE Miss Production 926W consigned by Glendenning Limousin of Lebanon, Missouri. Gravens Cattle Co. of Lebanon, Missouri, purchased the female bred to MAGS Zodiac for $5,000. Adam Ashby and Jake Duncan both of Nevada, Missouri, purchased DKLX Divia 325D, a 3/25/16 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 43% daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B out of CALO Wendy 901W for $4,500. Emily and Andrew Norris of Mountain Grove, Missouri, purchased DALT 339D, a 3/21/16

Dennis Alt (right) thanked Adam Ashby and Jake Duncan of Nevada, MO, for their purchase of a Double A female at the Swing Time Sale.

Dennis Alt and Cole Abele thank Josh Glendenning of Graven Land & Cattle, Lebanon, MO, for his purchase of the high-selling Limousin female.

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double black, double polled Lim-Flex 69% daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X out of AUTO Zest 26Z for $3,000. Several volume buyers included Jones Brothers of LaMonte, Missouri, who purchased eight head; the Norris’ purchased seven head; and Tyler Shaw of Nevada, Missouri, purchased five head. Average: 29 Limousin lots........................................... $2,302 Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson Sale Management: KK Seedstock Consultants Consultants: Grassroots Consulting & Helton Consulting

Grant and Ty Jones of LeMonte, MO, were the volume buyers at the Swing Time Sale hosted by Dennis Alt and Cole Abele.

The Three Cedars Sale Center offered a perfect venue for the pre-sale supper at the Double A sale near Nevada, MO

FOR SALE PRIVATELY Bred Females Give us a call.

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We thank and congratulate the Dennis Sleiter family of Morris, MN, for purchasing ROWDY, a product of our program. This Limousin-influenced steer went on to be named Rs. Supreme Champion Sale Steer at the 2016 MN Beef Expo.

(715) 665-2605 JEFF & CHERYL KEYES E2036 672nd Ave., Knapp, WI info@millrd.com • www.millrd.com

Andrew and Emily Norris of Mountain Grove, MO, will have some sibling rivalry as they both purchased their junior project heifers at the Double A Swing Time Sale.

Ty Shaw of Nevada, MO, was a volume buyer of the Double A Swing Time offering.

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Yearling bulls on grass.

Annual Spring Production Sale Saturday, February 18, 2017, Garnett, KS

Selling 65 Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls. . . All Polled 2-Year-Old & Fall Yearlings Complete Performance Data & All Bulls Have Genomically-Enhanced EPDs.

Selling 30 Bred Females First calf heifers and young females. Bred to superior Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls.

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20217 NW Hwy. 31 • Garnett, KS 66032 • gvlimousin@gmail.com • www.gvlimousin.com Gene & Virginia Raymond • 785/448-3708 - 785/448-8026 cell Arne & Stacy Hanson • 785/448-6142 - 785/448-8027 cell • Brandon Davis • 785/448-4310

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Heartland Sale Reports Schott Limousin Holds Final Roundup Dispersal

eedstock and commercial producers gathered at the Mobridge Livestock Market in Mobridge, South Dakota, November 7, 2016, to support the Schott Limousin Final Roundup Dispersal of their herd cows. Jim, Priscilla and Jared Schott of McLaughlin, South Dakota, have been raising Limousin cattle for 34 years and have held many sales throughout the years. They offered a very stout set of purebred Limousin cows for auction. Their bull-buying customers were on hand to evaluate and purchase the herd cows which were guaranteed bred. Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, South Dakota, purchased the high-selling lot, SCHT 9194Y, a 5/8/11 red, polled daughter of TREF Unlimited 232U out of SCHT 9734T bred to CHTT Blackbear 6471B for $3,900 Ken Schlimgen of Schlim-Chance Limousin, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, purchased CHTT 4921W, a 4/3/09 red, double polled daughter of PLND Roscoe 051R out of CHTT 3121L bred to Wulfs Apostle T343A for $2,900. Steve Haux of McCluskey, North Dakota, purchased CHTT 9388A, a 4/8/13 black, double polled daughter of RUNL Stetson 850S out of CHTT 9388A and bred to Wulfs Apostle T343A for $2,800. Rob Brawner of Bullis Creek Ranch, Wood Lake, Nebraska, purchased CHTT 8158Y, a 5/2/11 red, double polled daughter of TREF Unlimited 232U out of CHTT 858U and bred to SYES Backwoods 75B for $2,800. Also bringing $2,800 from Rob Brawner was CHTT 9121Y, a 4/3/11 red, double polled daughter of CHTT Work Time 4925W out of CHTT 8523R bred to SYES All Powerful 924A. Bruce Guthmiller of Robinson, North Dakota, was the volume buyer with 20 lots. John Ferrat of Toston, Montana purchased 10 lots, and Jim and Steve Haux purchased eight lots. Average: 141 Lots........................................................ $2,235 Auctioneer C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: MC Marketing Management

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Jared Schott welcomed the crowd to the Schott dispersal.

Samantha Rouser and John Ferrat of Toston, MT, were volume buyers of 10 females from Jim Schott.

Travis Traub of Sheridan, WY, and brother Evan of Broadus, MT, purchased females from the Schott Dispersal.

Jared Schott and his mother, Priscilla, thanked Dave and Peggy Nolz of Mitchell, SD, for their purchases, including the high-selling female.

Rob Brawner of Bullis Creek Ranch, Wood Lake, NE, purchased a high-selling female.

Jim Schott thanked Bruce Guthmiller of Robinson, ND, for his purchase of 20 lots.

Jim and Steve Haux of McCluskey, ND, purchased eight females.

Longtime commercial breeders Ed and Beverly Ritts of O’Neill, NE, attended the Schott dispersal. Jared, Priscilla, and Jim, holding his grandson, Jaxson, appreciated seeing their friends and customers.

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Heartland Sale Reports Linhart Fall Harvest Sale Reaps Bountiful Support

ovember 13, 2016, was a great day in Leon, Iowa, as a full house of bidders supported the Linhart Limousin 8th Annual Fall Harvest Production Sale. Cattle sold into 10 states, and volume buyers were aggressive in bidding on a great set of females. Limousin juniors, seedstock and commercial buyers, evaluated and bid on the open and bred females. The Linhart family began their operation in 1979 and it has now grown to nearly 800-producing females. This is a family business located in the heart of cow-calf country of southern Iowa. The high-selling female was CJSL Delta 6096D, a 3/1/16 double black, homozygous polled LimFlex 50% daughter of SAV Bismarck out of MAGS Solitaire. Carter Hoge of Good Hope, Illinois, purchased the female for $30,500. Layton Schur of Plainview, Texas, purchased ADLL Dolce 6083D, a 3/1/16 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 62% daughter of COLE Absolute 05A out of EF Zarita 464Z for $15,000. The top-selling bred heifer was CELL Classic 5312C, a 2/16/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of PVF Insight 0129 out of MAGS Ruffles and bred to MAGS Aviator. She was purchased by Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado, for $15,000. Fletcher Hennessey of DesLacs, North Dakota, purchased CJSL Dynasty 6111D, a 3/3/16 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of MAGS Wassail for $12,500. Tubmill Creek Farms of New Florence, Pennsylvania, purchased CJSL Coral 5024C, a 1/25/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS Anchor out of MAGS Xylogen and bred to MAGS Y-Axis for $12,500. Ratliff’s Cherry Creek Farms of Westphalia, Kansas, purchased CELL Dreamy 6273D, a 1/23/16 black, homozygous polled daughter of TMCK Hydraulic 17Y out of AUTO Peyton 206Y for $11,250. Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri, purchased CELL Difference Maker 6078D, a 2/23/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of COLE Absolute 05A out of MAGS Yodh for $ 10,500. There were several volume buyers including Brian Darrington of Underwood, Iowa who purchased seven; ATAK Limousin of Avon, Illinois, purchased six; and Roger and Deb Vorthmann of Treynor, Iowa. Roger purchased a pair and Deb took home three pair and a bred heifer.

Averages: 33 Open females........................................... $6,139 39 Spring bred females.................................... 4,121 15 Fall Pairs.................................................... 3,360 Total: 87 Lots..................... $413,550...................... $4,753 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: MC Marketing Management Consultants: Grassroots Consulting, Helton Consulting, R&R Marketing

Part of the large crowd who attended the Linhart sale.

Charles Linhart welcomed the crowd to his 8th Annual Fall Harvest Female Sale.

Charles Linhart thanks Ed Pinegar of Springfield, MO, for purchasing the high-selling purebred female.

Andy and Tammy Schmalshof of ATAK Limousin, Avon, IL purchased six lots from Charles Linhart.

Zeb O’Boyle of Tubmill Creek Farms, New Florence, PA, purchased three head from the offering. Aaron Linhart and friend Sara thanked him for his support.

Layton Schur of Plainview, TX, and his mother, Dina, purchased a high-selling female from the Fall Harvest offering.

Charles Linhart thanks Brian Darrington of Underwood, IA, and Roger Vorthmann of Treynor, IA, along with Deb Vorthmann for buying females at the sale.

Randy and Randee Corns of Super C Limousin, Altoona, KS, purchased two open females from Charles Linhart.

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We firmly feel it is better to have a few very good cows than many average cows. This has been the guiding principle of the Rockin’ R Ranch from the beginning 33 years ago. Let us know how we can help you.

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Heartland Sale Reports Wulf Cattle Holds Online Female Sale

ulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, held their annual Online Female Sale November 22, 2016. The sale was broadcast on DVAuction and featured registered Limousin and LimFlex bred heifers, registered Angus bred heifers, commercial Angus and Angus/Limousin bred heifers and commercial Red Angus bred heifers. Some of the females sold as individual lots while others were sorted into packages. They sold 122 total lots.

Zeb O’Boyle of Tubmill Creek Farms, New Florence, PA, purchased the high-selling bred heifer.

The top-selling female was Wulfs Buttercup 4444B, an 8/20/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 53% daughter of Wulfs Zane X238Z out of Amen Queen Lass 1550 bred to RUNL Stetson 850S. She was purchased by Tubmill Creek Farms of New Florence, Pennsylvania, for $5,600. Wulfs Blossom 4492B ET, an 8/26/14 black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Yellowhammer Y359Y out of Wulfs Your Choice 1419Y bred to Wulfs Xcellsior X252X was

Ray Brown of Wellman, IA, was the volume buyer of 26 commercial bred heifers.

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Averages: 16 Limousin heifers................................. $3,093.75 14 Angus heifers......................................... 2,610.71 92 Commercial heifers............................... 1,404.62 Sale consultant: MC Marketing Management

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purchased by Doug Biedenfeld of Peterson, Iowa, for $4,400. Another popular lot was Wulfs Chick A Boom 5335C, a 4/17/15 red, homozygous polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Sirloin 3172S out of Wulfs Washday 9040W bred to LFLC Bank Account 701B. Jeff Schultz of Osmond, Nebraska, had the final bid of $4,000. John Brown of Colorado purchased Wulfs Blue Egg 4495B, an 8/28/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Yellowhammer 359Y out of Wulfs Star Gaze bred to Wulfs Yosemite F912Y for $3,500. Ray Brown of Wellman, Iowa, purchased a group of 26 commercial bred heifers. Other volume buyers were Tavish and David Edwards taking home 23 lots, TK Farms, 18 lots, Leier Limousin and James Knopik, each with 10 lots.

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02.11.17 LVLS Southern Division

LIBERTY RANCH Roger Comeau, Owner - 785.434.4686

Selling 130 Coming Two-Year-Old Bulls on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Plainville, Kansas

Mike Smith, Manager - 785.885.4881 cell: 785.737.6053 100 SW 9th Street, Plainville, KS 67663 www.libertyranchlimousin.com

LONELY VALLEY SEEDSTOCK Stan, Mike, Mark, Dean, Reed, Alex & Chad Settje Chad, 402.910.5504 Dean, 402.649.2615 Mike, 402.920.0230 Mark, 402.920.0218 270 5th Street., Creston, Nebraska 68631 www.lonelyvalley.com â&#x20AC;˘ csettje@agri-city.com

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02.25.17 LVLS Northern Division Selling 100 Yearling Bulls on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Creston, Nebraska

Sale Mangement Randall O. Ratliff, 615.330.2735 Randy@RRMktg.com www.RRMktg.com 1212 Laurel St. #1614, Nashville, TN 37203 (L#2845)

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LFM 2103698 60% Lim-Flex Polled/Red SIRE: PBRS Equinox 161Y DAM: LVLS You Focused 718Y CED: 10; BW: -0.2; WW: 67; YW: 88; MK: 25; CEM: 8; SC: 0.95; ST: 12; DOC: 19; YG: -0.12; CW: 23; REA: 0.24; MB: 0.36; FT: -0.04; $MTI: 61.33

LVLS Stabilizer 807D

LFM 2103707 75% Lim-Flex HP/HB SIRE: ADLL AXL 3007A DAM: MCBN Unniqua 807U CED: 8; BW: 1.8; WW: 80; YW: 103; MK: 31; CEM: 8; SC: 0.90; ST: 13; DOC: 16; YG: -0.12; CW: 32; REA: 0.56; MB: 0.04; FT: -0.01; $MTI: 54.89

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LVLS Maximizer 1027D

NXM 2104834 68% Limousin Polled/Black SIRE: WZRK Atlas 8012A DAM: LVLS 9489U CED: 6; BW: 1.9; WW: 69; YW: 100; MK: 26; CEM: 8; SC: 0.85; ST: 11; DOC: 25; YG: -0.21; CW: 32; REA: 0.54; MB: 0.15; FT: -0.04; $MTI: 56.60

LFM 2103099 71% Lim-Flex HP/Black SIRE: LVLS X-TRA Profit 2014 DAM: LVLS Miss Focus 5741Y CED: 8; BW: 2.8; WW: 84; YW: 106; MK: 26; CEM: 5; SC: 0.90; ST: 16; DOC: 19; YG: -0.10; CW: 36; REA: 0.38; MB: 0.07; FT: -0.02; $MTI: 56.68

26th Annual

LVLS 36D ET

NXM 2109275 77% Limousin HP/HB SIRE: MAGS Zarah DAM: LVLS 7428L CED: 5; BW: 2.4; WW: 59; YW: 102; MK: 38; CEM: 5; SC: 0.65; ST: 16; DOC: 20; YG: -0.12; CW: 35; REA: 0.60; MB: -0.10; FT: -0.01; $MTI: 45.46

02.25.17 Selling 100 Yearling Bulls on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Creston, NE Celebrating 34 years in the purebred seedstock business.

Sale Manager ... Randall O. Ratliff 615.330.2735

Sale Consultant ... Kiley McKinna 402.350.3447 Mark Smith 515.229.5227

LONELY VALLEY SEEDSTOCK

BULL SALE

Limousin • Lim-Flex • Angus

Stan, Mike, Mark, Dean, Reed, Alex & Chad Settje Chad, 402.910.5504 Dean, 402.649.2615 Mike, 402.920.0230 Mark, 402.920.0218 270 5th Street., Creston, Nebraska 68631 www.lonelyvalley.com • csettje@agri-city.com

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Heartland Sale Reports Bosch Farms Host Private Treaty Sale

ll roads pointed toward Bob and Mary Bosch’s farm near Indianola, Iowa, November 26, 2016, for their annual Open House and Private Treaty Sale. The sale began at 10:00 a.m. with the Bob Bosch thanks the bidders bid-off at 2:00 p.m. who attended their annual They have been private treaty sale. raising Limousin cattle for 30 years and this year’s offering of purebred open females, yearling bulls and steers attracted a good crowd of seedstock and commercial breeders from Iowa and surrounding states. The top-selling female was RMKR Doodle Bug 696D. The 5/8/16 black, double polled daughter of Wulfs All The Way Z696A was purchased by Jim and Becky Venner of Breda, Iowa, for $5,000. Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, Iowa, purchased RMKR Delta Dawn 643D, a 3/16/16 black, double polled daughter of Wulfs Xistance V638X out of AUTO 605Z for $4,500.

JGLT Dream Catcher 625D, a 3/10/16 black, double polled daughter of Wulfs Big Timer 2004B out of KBVL Lady Luck 023X was purchased by Emily Puck of Muscatine, Iowa, for $4,400. Sierra Lies of Wyoming, Iowa, purchased RMKR Do You Wanna Dance 612D, a 3/5/16 black, double polled daughter of DLVL Xerox 023X out of Miss SYES Worktime 401A for $2,900. Three bulls each brought $3,500. Glen and Mary Lou Roberts of Corning, Iowa, purchased RMKR Darth Vader 609D, a 3/3/16 black, double polled son of DLVL Xerox out of RMKR Zelda. The Roberts also purchased RMKR Dollars and Cents 600D, a 1/16/16 red, double polled son of DLVL Xerox 023X out of RMKR Athena 324A. Brent and Tim Pacha of Fairfield, Iowa, purchased RMKR The Duke 620D, a 3/7/16 red, double polled son of DLVL Xerox 023X out of JGLT Zabby 202Z. The Pacha’s were volume buyers of three head.

Roger and Ann Vorthmann of Treynor, IA, purchased a high-selling open female from Bob and Mary Bosch.

Averages: Bulls.............................................................. $3,500 Open females.................................................. 3,200 Steers.............................................................. 1,500 Sierra Lies of Wyoming, IA, purchased two open heifers from Brian Hait and Bob Bosch at the Bosch Private Treaty sale. Brent and Tim Pacha of Fairfield, IA, were volume buyers of three head from the Bosch Private Treaty Sale.

SELLING at the

Red Carpet Sale JANUARY 26 • SIOUX FALLS, SD

EL Red Domineer 4/3/16 - DP/R - Purebred Wulfs Xcellsior x CJSL Wild West daughter BW: 2.5 WW: 68 YW: 100 MK: 24 This bull is a has a killer phenotype and muscle to please the most discerning cattleman. Homozygous polled test pending.

EL Red Styles 4/15/16 - DP/R - Lim-Flex 75% Wulfs Xcellsior x Silveiras Style 9303 daughter BW: 2.5 WW: 68 YW: 100 MK: 24 He’s a maternal sib to the popular bull we sold last year in Sioux Falls. Homozygous polled test pending

Look for our 2 Purebred heifers and 1 Lim-Flex heifer selling in the Wisconsin sale in March.

Ellsworth

GARY ELLSWORTH FAMILY N5799 Townline Rd. Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121 262/723-5142 Lance Ellsworth 262/723-7910 e-mail: ellsworth@elknet.net

Limousin

Glen and Mary Lou Roberts of Corning, IA, purchased two bulls from the Bosch Private Treaty offering.

WANTED

Benefit Items & Bids for Auction Heartland Meeting, Banquet & Benefit Auction

FEB. 14, 2017 H 5:30 p.m. H Iowa State Fairgrounds H Des Moines, IA

Contact Dean Summerbell or any member of the HLA board of directors to donate or leave a bid on items. Check out www.hearlandlimousin.org or the HLA Facebook page for updated information and photos of donated items.

Red Carpet

Limousin Sale

Thursday, January 26, 2017 W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds • Sioux Falls, South Dakota Held in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Farm Show Sale Show: 9:30 A.M. • Sale: 2:45 P.M.

Selling 13 Limousin Lots 11 Bulls 5 Two-Year-Olds 6 Yearlings

2 Females 1 Bred Heifer 1 Open Heifer

This sale is one of the oldest and most prestigious Limousin sales in North America. It will feature consignments from leading Limousin programs across the Midwest.

The champion sale show bull at 2016 Red Carpet Sale was a purebred MAGS Zamindar son exhibited by ROM’N Limousin, Arlington, SD.

Nolz Limousin, Mitchell, SD, exhibited the reserve champion sale show bull at the 2016 Red Carpet Sale with a purebred NOLZ Mr. Windy 11A son.

Consignors Bruner Limousin, Winfred, SD • 605-482-8202 Ellsworth Limousin, Elkhorn, WI • 262-735-5142 Leishman Brothers, Blair, NE • 402-651-7211 Lura Limousin, Wall Lake, IA • 712-695-7325 Nolz Limousin, Mitchell, SD • 605-999-7035 Bruner Limousin, Winfred, SD, exhibited the champion sale show female at the 2016 Red Carpet Sale with a daughter of Master BRUN Guru 2288Z.

ROM’N Limousin, Arlington, SD • 605-203-0733 Symens Brothers, Amherst, SD • 605-448-2624

For more information, contact any of the sale consignors or the Limousin breed rep John Bruner at 605-482-8202 or NALF Regional Manager Andy Rest at 406-670-5678.

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Junior Beat

Blowers make hair fly. Jaidyn Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO, had her hair moment when blowing out her female at the American Royal.

Riley Long of Afton, IA, received his junior heifer project from Aaron Linhart at the Linhart Fall Harvest Sale.

Iowa Junior members displayed the benefit auction items at the Iowa Limousin Association. Cowboy wranglers Harmon, 2, and Holden, 4, Linhart were proud of the offering at the Linhart Fall Harvest Female Sale near Leon, IA. They are the sons of John and Melissa Linhart.

Ridge Huston, 4, showing his heifer, Ruby, at the Putnam County Fair in Unionville, MO. He is the son of Jenika (Trimble) and Wade Huston.

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Sells at the BHSS Friday, FEB 3 • Rapid City, SD. 1 p.m. L7 CALVADOS 5035C 4/2/15 - HOMO Blk/HOMO Pld - 75% LF BW: 82 - Adj. WW: 742 - Adj. YW: 1,313

Annual Production Sale April 12, 2017

Six-year-old Hayden Holden of Carlisle, IA, put on Uncle Brian’s (Hait) old windbreaker to attend the Bosch Private Treaty sale near Indianola, IA.

L7 Xtreme 0067X x Northern Improvement 4480 CE: 9 BW: 1.0 WW: 57 YW: 86 MK: 21 CM: 6 SC: 0.5 DC: 18 YG: -.36 CW: 22 RE: .81 MB: .01 $MI: 51

Rod & Wendy Peterson Families 34715 255th St. - Pukwana, South Dakota 57370 Rod: 605/894-4470 • Cade: 605/730-0705 • Quin: 918/625-2500 cepeterson@midstatesd.net • www.petersonsL7bar.com

Justus Moser of Morris, MN, placed high in the Minnesota Beef Expo Market Division with his steer at the Minnesota Beef Expo.

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

NALJA Show Coming to Grand Island, Nebraska

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alling all juniors! Are you tired of being stuck in what may seem like a continuous snow bank? Feeding cows in the howling, cold wind? Going outside in sub-zero temperatures? Well, I have just the solution for you,” exclaimed Anna Johnson, North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA) president. “Gather up your family and show string, and join us in Grand Island, Nebraska, as we ‘Escape to the Island’ July 1-7, 2017! Join us for a get-away filled with friends, family and great cattle. Just thinking about all the fun you will have will warm you right up! Anna Johnson said, “We cannot wait to see you ‘on the island’!”

Bob Bosch thanked Jake Al-Mazroa of Peru, IA (left), and Peyton Long of Afton, IA (right), for purchasing their junior projects for 2017 at his private treaty sale.

The Heartland Limousin Association will serve as the host of the show. We are looking forward to a great event! The facilities at the state fairgrounds in Grand Island are some of the best in the United States. We invite everyone to stay in the barn and enjoy the delicious, homemade breakfasts and lunches that 2017 NATIONAL JUNIOR will be provided and LIMOUSIN SHOW & CONGRESS served every day by a GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA committee of volunteers. July 1-7, 2017 We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to meet juniors and their families from across the United States as you partake in the wonderful meals. If anyone has food or paper products that they could donate, please contact Ann Vorthmann, food chairman, at 402/981-1093. As always, to pull off an event of this magnitude, we need volunteers to help on the various committees. Brenda Anderson, chairman of the show, has outlined the committees for this year’s show. Contact Brenda at 641/5127423 or ganderson@comm1net.net or Dean Summerbell at 612/963-3799 or bjsummerbell@gmail.com if you are willing to serve on one of these committees. We need help with set-up, arrival/traffic control, stalling, opening ceremonies, food, hospitality, decorations, vendors, show ring/photo back drop, decorations, kids’ area/daily activities, awards, thank you notes, social media/advertising and clean-up.

Six-year-old Tenley Edwards of Higginsville, MO, was intent on making sure her heifer followed her lead in the show ring at the American Royal.

OFFERING 3 BULLS

in 2017 at South Dakota Sales Go to LuraLimousin.com for a detailed list

Clayton Schowe of Warrenton, MO, purchased his show heifer at the Linhart Fall Harvest sale Sale.

MSTT CRIMSON TIDE 803C

Purebred - DBL Polled - 12/23/15 Wulfs Zane X238Z x PSLP Union Girl 803U BW: 1.6 WW: 62 YW: 84 MK: 29 SC: 0.2 DC: 26 NALJA board members Ethan Freund and Dominic Ruppert were busy working in the ring during the American Royal junior and open Limousin shows.

MARK & SHARILYN WILLETTE 20061 450th Ave. Delavan, MN 56023 www.luralimousin.com

Mark 605/695-3129 Sharilyn 605/695-5344 luralimousin@gmail.com

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Cattle Producers Urges to Prepare for Implementation of New Regulations

eef cattle producers need to prepare for the January 1, 2017, implementation of the Veterinary Feed Directive regulations, according to Rob Eirich, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Director with Nebraska Extension. The regulations will be implemented by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and requires producers to work directly with their veterinarian when they use feed-grade antibiotics with all food-producing livestock. A Veterinary Feed Directive is a paper or electronic written order by a licensed veterinarian approving the use of a feed-grade antibiotic for the prevention, treatment or control of a diagnosed disease. The regulations will apply only to antibiotics in livestock feed and will not affect feed-use medications such as ionophores, coccidian, other parasite and insect control drugs, or reproductive control medications. They also will not apply to antibiotics administered by injection. “The first step producers should complete is to develop a valid Veterinarian-Client Patient Relationship,

Yesterday

which includes an operation site visit and discussion about herd health,” Eirich said in a news release. “A complete herd health plan should be created for vaccination and treatment protocols during this discussion.” Eirich said producers must look at their operation production calendar to determine what health risks they may encounter over the course of the year, how to prevent the risks through vaccinations and how to treat diagnosed diseases with antibiotics. If treatment protocol calls for using a feed-grade antibiotic, producers will be required to obtain a Veterinary Feed Directive from their veterinarian prior to purchasing and feeding the product. The veterinarian must provide signed written or electronic copies to the feed distributor and producer before the directive product is delivered to the producer.

The directive must state what is being treated, the product used, rate of inclusion, duration of treatment, number of head being treated and at what location or operation. Each directive must also include an expiration date, which is the last date the product can be fed. Another key point for producers to understand, according to Eirich, is that the regulations allow no extra-label use of medicated feeds. These regulations will also be enforced more within the livestock industry, he said. Directive products can only be used for prevention, treatment or control of diseases indicated on the FDA Approved Labels.

Today

TOMORROW?

The beef industry has changed over the years. Today’s version is much different with more muscle, grow power and for the most, no horns. Allow us to be a part of your future. We are honored to again offer our best, with bulls selling at the Black Hills Stock Show Feb. 3, and the Iowa Beef Expo Feb. 15. Bulls with muscle, grow power, and yes, no horns. We welcome you to our stalls. See our, and possibly your, future, at www.vennerlimousin.com.

YOUR CALL AND VISIT IS ALWAYS WELCOME

Venner Family Limousin JIM & BECKY VENNER 3891 Taylor Avenue Breda, IA 51436 Home: 712-673-4491 Cell: 712-830-8381 venner@win-4-u.net

www.vennerlimousin.com

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

How Much Hay Will a Cow Consume?

stimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing forage intake must be estimated in order to make the calculation. Forage quality will be a determining factor in the amount of forage consumed, according to a press release by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist. Higher quality forages contain larger concentrations of important nutrients so animals consuming these forages should be more likely to meet their nutrient needs from the forages. Also, cows can consume a larger quantity of higher quality forages. Higher quality forages are fermented more rapidly in the rumen leaving a void that the animal can refill with additional forage. Consequently, forage intake increases. For example, low quality forages (below about 6 percent crude protein) will be consumed at about 1.5 percent of body weight (on a dry matter basis) per day. Higher quality grass hays (above 8 percent crude protein) may be consumed at about 2.0 percent of body weight. Excellence forages, such as good alfalfa, silages, or green pasture may be consumed at the rate of 2.5 percent dry matter of body weight per day. The combination of increased nutrient content and increased forage intake makes high quality forage very valuable to the animal and the producer.

With these intake estimates, now producers can calculate the estimated amounts of hay that need to be available. Using an example of 1,200-pound pregnant spring-calving cows, let’s assume that the grass hay quality is good and tested 8 percent crude protein. Cows will voluntarily consume 2 percent of body weight or 24 pounds per day. The 24 pounds is based on 100 percent dry matter. Grass hays will often be

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP The Heartland Limousin Association is comprised of Limousin breeders including the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD & WI.

Name _____________________________________________________________________

7-10 percent moisture. If we assume that the hay is 92 percent dry matter or 8 percent moisture, then the cows will consume about 26 pounds per day on an “as-fed basis.” Unfortunately we also have to consider hay wastage when feeding big round bales. Hay wastage is difficult to estimate, but generally has been found to be from 6 percent to 20 percent (or more). For this example, let’s assume 15 percent hay wastage. This means that approximately 30 pounds of grass hay must be hauled to the pasture for each cow each day that hay is expected to be the primary ingredient in the diet. After calving and during early lactation, the cow may weigh 100 pounds less, but will be able to consume about 2.6 percent of her body weight (100 percent dry matter) in hay. This would translate into 36 pounds of “as-fed” hay per cow per day necessary to be hauled to the pasture. This again assumes 15 percent hay wastage. Accurate knowledge of average cow size in your herd as well as the average weight of your big round bales becomes necessary to predict hay needs and hay feeding strategies.

Address ___________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________________ Phone/Email _______________________________________________________________ Most used herd prefix assigned by NALF _________________________________________ 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, 23244 Gopher Dr, East Bethel, MN 55005-1701

Winter in the Heartland

Vol. 25 • Issue 1 • Jan/Feb 2017

Edwards Limousin Hosts Online Sale

dwards Limousin of Higginsville, Missouri, held their annual Online Sale December 6, 2016. Emmett, Debbie, Shaun, Brooke and Scott got the 14 open females and four bulls ready and videotaped for the sale. The high-selling open female was AUTO Calla 660C, a 12/6/15 black, polled Lim-Flex 62% daughter of AUTO Gunn Point 192Y out of AUTO Topez 284U. She was purchased by John Snyder of Fort Scott, Kansas, for $5,000. Snyder also purchased the high-selling bull, DEEE Capital Gains, a 6/12/15 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 52% son of MAGS Y-Axis out of MAGS Zestfully Sensual for 4,100. P Bar S Ranch of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, purchased Catalina Wine Mixer ET, a 6/3/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled 81% daughter of MAGS Y-So Tangled out of Carrousels Pina Colada for $3,300. Cross Creek Farms of Kingsport, Tennessee, purchased SEEE Daffodil, a 1/2/16 homozygous

black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 56% daughter of MAGS Antelope out of SEEE Aubrey for $3,200. Denise Wilkinson of Vienna, Missouri, was the volume buyer of seven lots. Averages: 18 Limousin lots.......... $52,500.................... $2,916 Sale Management: MC Marketing Management

Red Revival II Online Sale

iley McKinna of MC Marketing Management, hosted the second annual Red Revival Online Sale November 3, 2016. Females from North and South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Montana, along with the right to flush and semen packages were offered. Topping the sale was the pick of the heifers from the 2016 spring-born heifers consigned by Peterson L7 Bar Limousin of Pukwana, South Dakota. J&J Cattle Co. of Snook, Texas, had the winning bid of $7,500. The pick of the 2016 spring-born heifer crop from Wieczorek Limousin of Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, brought $6,600 from Duplaga Limousin of Grafton, Ohio. The top-selling open heifer was COLE Miss Architect 613D, a 2/9/16 red, homozygous polled

purebred daughter of COLE Architect out of COLE Miss Purepower 809U. She was consigned by Coleman Limousin Ranch of Charlo, Montana, and purchased by Wieczorek Limousin for $4,900. The top-selling bred heifer was Spring Creeks Calli 5054C, a 3/9/15 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X242X out of EXLR Rebeca bred to LFLC Bank Account. She was consigned by Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Wauzeka, Wisconsin, and purchased by Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN, for $4,500. Averages: 15 Purebred & Lim-Flex heifers.................. $4,013 Sale Management: MC Marketing Management Sale Consultant: Grassroots Consulting

App Helps Guide Management

ith continuous technology advancements, production agriculture is more efficient and mobile than ever before. The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation has released a new app call “Ag Tools.” The app will provide agricultural producers and land managers with calculators and utilities to help crunch numbers and gain information when making management decisions. Calculation topics include beef cattle, grazing and fertilization, according to a news release from the organization. “We wanted to create an app that would provide more information for farmers and ranchers, giving them the ability to make betterinformed management decision out in the field,” said Bryan Nichols, Noble Foundation livestock consultant. “We chose the calculators that best fit the common situations producers encounter on a daily basis.” The app is available for free download through the Apple and Android app stores. The calculators are also available in a desktop version online at www.noble.org/ag/tools. Calculators in the app are: • Body Condition Score • Breeding Season • Calving Season • Frame Score • Value of Gain

Scholarships Available to Heartland Juniors

wo scholarships are available to Heartland Limousin Association juniors. Application forms can be obtained by contacting Dean Summerbell, HLA Executive Secretary at 612/963-3799 or sending an e-mail to bjsummerbell@gmail.com. The Leonard Wulf Memorial Scholarship will be awarded at the Heartland banquet February 14, 2017. This will take place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in

FOR SALE PRIVATELY BULLS & FEMALES

DAVE & PEGGY NOLZ 24519 412th Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301 605/996-1810 dpnolz@santel.net www.nolzlimousin.com

Check out our consignments to the Sioux Empire Farm Show & Sale, Jan. 26. For more info visit www.nolzlimousin.com Find us on Facebook! Contact Dave Nolz at 605-999-7035 or dpnolz@santel.net to get on our mailing list.

Des Moines in conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo. Scholarship winners are required to complete a 3-5 day work-study with a farm/ranch or industry related company. The winner also needs 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, 2017. The HLA board will review the applications at their winter meeting and the winner will be announced. The Ron and Carolyn Holland Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving junior member at the end of the school year. Applications for this scholarship can also be obtained by contacting Dean Summerbell. The money from this scholarship will be given out for the four years the student is in school; $500 per year for a total of $2,000. This is the last year for this scholarship and we appreciate the generosity of Ron Holland for funding this award. Applications must be received by June 1, 2017. The HLA board will review the applications at their summer meeting and the winner will be announced.

Do The Math

(Performance + Style) + [(Disposition) x (Structure + Muscle)] = Homo Polled = Rib Volume Red/Black

YOUR NEXT HERD SIRE VL Double

Down 634D

3/3/16 - HP/R - 77% Alter Ego x TREF X-Plicit 688X BW: 0.7 WW: 59 YW: 86 MK: 27 SC: 0.9 DC: 22 YG: -.14 CW: 16 RE: .51 MB: -.10 $MI: 45

Dice 646D

4/18/16 - HP/HetB - Purebred Alter Ego x VL Zarah 2214Z 0.9 BW: 1.4 WW: 66 YW: 87 MK: 22 SC: 45 $MI: -.17 MB: .48 RE: DC: 27 YG: -.15 CW: 18

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1/22/16 - HP/HetB - Purebred Alter Ego x VL Aretha 317A 0.7 BW: 2.3 WW: 63 YW: 69 MK: 24 SC: -.10 $MI: 46 MB: .30 RE: 6 CW: -.15 YG: 19 DC:

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Coal Miner 563C

10/17/15 - HP/HetB - Lim-Flex 43% OSU Class Act x WLR Prada BW: 0.6 WW: 65 YW: 90 MK: 22 YG: -.11 CW: 19 RE: .38 MB: .17 $MI: 57

Selling at the Iowa Beef Expo FEB. 15, 2017 - Des Moines

See videos at vorthmannlimousin.com

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

Longevity in the beef industry requires an “all in” investment in a business model that must succeed in an ever changing market. The foundation starts with a rock solid seedstock supplier. Wulf Cattle has been that rock solid seedstock supplier for more than half a century. We’ve been fully invested in proving genetics through extensive feeding operations and carcass data collection. Our goal is the same today as it was decades ago. We strive to create opportunities for our customers to succeed using Wulf Cattle genetics. When our customers succeed, we succeed. That’s the business of beef.

PRIVATE TREATY BULLS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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Friday, March 31, 2017 ■ 12 Noon At the farm near Morris, Minnesota VIDEO ONLY SALE

SELLING APPROXIMATELY 425 LIMOUSIN, LIM-FLEX & ANGUS BULLS ■ 40 REGISTERED FEMALES Cattle can be viewed at Sandy Ridge anytime prior to the sale

26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 Ofﬁce: (320) 392-5802 / Fax: (320) 392-5319 Ofﬁce E-mail: Wulf@WulfCattle.com www.WulfCattle.com

Visit www.WulfCattle.com If you are interested in improving your beef operation using proven genetics and being a part of a value-added supply chain, we encourage you to mark your calendar for the Opportunity Sale of 2017.