2016 Heart Beat Sept/Oct 2016 by Precision Marketing

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • SEPT/OCT 2016 Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, site of the NALJA show.

NEWS Back In Time..........................24, 29 Covering Ground..........................4 Fullblood Limousin Alliance.....18 Heartland Calendar.......................3 Heartland Highlights........ 30 & 31 Heartland Regional Show..... 10-12 Junior Beat.............................. 40-42 NALJA Results................... 32 & 33 On The Road Again................6 & 7 Recipe of the Month......................6 Sale Reports............................ 34-39

STATE NEWS Iowa News.............................. 14-16 Kansas News........................... 19-21 Minnesota News..........................22 Missouri News.................24, 25, 26 Nebraska News............................27 South Dakota News.....................28 Wisconsin News..........................29

ADVERTISERS Barnaud Limousin.......................35 Crockett Rose Branch Farm.........5 Double A Land & Cattle.......... IFC Foundation Sale...........................13 Franseen Limousin......................27 Heartland Limousin Assn...........12 Heart Of Missouri Sale.................9

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ow is the time to start thinking about marketing opportunities for calves this fall. While prices are well below what was received last year at this time, considerations can be given to the seasonal aspects of feeder cattle prices and the opportunities that may exist to utilize risk management tools. Seasonal increases in feeder cattle prices have occurred in late July and early August during 10 of the past 14 years. Analyzing summer feeder cattle

sales and the futures market in July helps determine the outlook of prices this fall. A run up in prices may create an opportunity to purchase Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) for feeder cattle during a time when prices are seasonally higher than entering into the fall run. Additional information on utilizing LRP can be found in the Neb-Guide, “Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Fed Cattle.” When evaluating whether to retain or sell calves, value of gain becomes

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an important factor. Value of gain is calculated as the difference in final and initial value of the animal, divided by the pounds of weight gain. The example below demonstrates how to calculate the value of gain of a 600-lb. steer that will be grown to reach 850 lbs. by the end of the backgrounding phase: • Initial value: 600-lb. steer at $1.45/lb. = $870 • Final value: 850-lb. steer at $1.30/lb. = $1,105 • Difference in value: $1,105 - $870 = $235 • Weight gain: 850 lbs. – 600 lbs. = 250 lbs. • Value of gain: $235/250 lbs. = $.94/lb. Retained ownership of calves is a cost-effective option when value of gain is greater than cost of gain. Backgrounding provides an opportunity to grow calves to heavier weights using inexpensive byproducts, forages, or crop residues. Calves can then be sold at a more favorable time after the surplus of newly-weaned calves is sold in the fall. Continued on page 3

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Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016 Continued from front cover Average cost of gain summarized by Kansas State University Extension for Kansas feedyards in April averaged $81.65/cwt. For 32,178 steers with an incoming weight of 789 lbs. and out weight of 1,388 lbs. This compares to average cost of gain for steers in 2015 of $85.15/cwt., 2014 of $92.35/cwt., and 2013 of $120.07/cwt. The higher costs of gain were driven primarily by higher corn prices, which averaged $4.16, $4.70 and $6.72 per bushel in 2015, 2014, and 2013 respectively. Cattle feeders have remained current in their marketing in the second quarter. Rather than holding

on to cattle, feeders have kept pace in marketing and packers have increased slaughter resulting in slaughter weights below last year. The five-area weekly weighted average steer price has traded below the five-year average for much of the last three months. The Cattle on Feed report for June reported the greatest number of cattle on feed since 2011. Developing and maintaining a marketing strategy will better assist producers in achieving production objectives and managing risk. For more information on creating a marketing plan, see “Marketing plans for your livestock operation” on the University of Nebraska Extension website.

Good Luck with your fall sales.

Heartland Calendar SEPTEMBER___________________________________________ 13-15 Husker/Harvest Days – Grand Island, NE 17 Kansas State Fair Open Show – Hutchinson, KS 17 Midwest Classic Open Show, Clay County Fair – Spencer, IA 23-25 World Beef Expo, Wisconsin State Fairgrounds – West Allis, WI 24 Vorthmann Limousin Focus on Family Values Private Treaty Sale, at the farm – Treynor, IA

OCTOBER_____________________________________________ 1 The Foundation Sale – Bowling Green, KY 4 Brown Land & Cattle Co. Online Sale – R&R Marketing 9 Heart of Missouri Sale, Laclede County Fairground – Lebanon, MO 20-23 Minnesota Beef Expo, MN State Fairgrounds – St. Paul, MN 23 Minnesota Beef Expo Jr. Limousin Show, MN State Fairgrounds – St. Paul, MN 25 ROM’N Limousin Fall “Spooktacular” Online Sale – Arlington, SD 27

American Royal Open & Junior Limousin Shows – Kansas City, MO

NOVEMBER___________________________________________ 3 Red Revival II Online Female Sale – MC Marketing 5 Double A Land & Cattle Sale, 3 Cedars Events Center – Nevada, MO 5 Iowa Limousin Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction, Cattlemen’s Building – Ames, IA 7 Schott Limousin The Final Gathering Dispersal - Mobridge, SD 12 Brown Land & Cattle Co. Production Sale – Diamond, MO 13 Linhart Limousin Annual Fall Harvest Female Sale, at the farm – Leon, IA 22 Wulf Cattle Online Fame Sale – DVAuctions.com 26 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale, at the farm – Indianola, IA

Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

By Dean Summerbell

t doesn’t seem possible that the 2016 summer is about over. Typical summer weather was the norm. Hot and sunny weather along with cool and rainy days mixed in provided a good growing season for most of

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the Heartland. However, pockets of unusual drought dotted the landscape. Many areas of South Dakota seemed to be the driest, prompting early hay feeding and some ranchers moved cattle to greener pastures.

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$1.50. The futures on feeder calves for October were up $2.00 per hundred. The average retail beef prices fell almost $.75 based on five cuts of beef over the end of July price check. I am in no way predicting the future as next week could be completely different. It was happening on the one day I checked. The junior Limousin field days along with the Heartland Regional and NALJA summer show filled our summer with travel and great experiences. I personally believe that the great benefit of summer shows rests in the junior arena. Young people learn a great deal of responsibility, as well as knowledge of the industry.

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Dean Summerbell welcomed T.J. Callahan of Centerview, MO, to the Heartland Limousin Association board. He was appointed by the MLBA Board of Directors to fill a vacancy on the HLA Board.

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Thank you to Cole Abele and Dennis Alt of Double Land & Cattle, MO, for their donation to the 2017 NALJA Show in Grand Island, NE, sponsored by the Heartland Limousin Association.

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.

Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016 Our thanks goes out to the Kentucky Limousin Association for hosting a great event. The summer NALJA show attracted juniors from 21 states. The camaraderie was exceptional among the juniors as they competed and played together. The Kentucky Horse Park provided a beautiful landscape as a background to the Alltech Arena, located on the park’s grounds in Lexington. Our appreciation goes out to the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association for hosting the Heartland Regional in Springfield. The very successful weekend of activities had 118 head of cattle from 73 exhibitors. Also, we extend our great appreciation to the Limousin family for supporting the Jordan Muxfeldt Memorial project. Over $25,000 has been raised. Thanks to all who supported the memorial project. We took a week off in July to cruise to Alaska for fun and relaxation. The glaciers in Glacier Bay were spectacular and it was especially interesting to listen to the thunder and watch as the “calving” took place. The native culture is very interesting. The month of August was filled trips to five State Fair Limousin shows. Corn dogs get old after so many fairs.

The Linhart and Straight families of Leon and Logan, IA, received the HLA silhouettes during the special presentation at the Jordan Muxfeldt Memorial Auction in Springfield. The Heartland is busy planning the 2017 NALJA summer show to be held in Grand Island, Nebraska, July 1-7. We will be asking each Heartland state to volunteer some time during the week to ensure a successful event. The Nebraska State Fair livestock facilities are top-notch

in the Midwest. Plan to attend the show and “Escape to Grand Island.” Beverly and I are looking forward to the autumn activities of fairs, sales, and junior shows. We are getting “long in the tooth,” but still appreciate the opportunity to serve the Heartland members.

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to promote Limousin genetics in this region. See you down the road.

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Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

By Bev Summerbell

he summer months have flown by, and now it’s time to work on the September/October Heart Beat. We don’t put out a July/August issue so it’s nice to have a little time away from the computer typing articles, proofing reports and writing captions for the many photos in the paper. Dean and I traveled to Alaska, the Last Frontier, July 23-30. We had a

great time despite the chilly and rainy weather. It was 104 degrees on the car thermometer the day we drove to the airport. The day after we returned it was in the upper 90s with high humidity. That is quite a contrast to the 50 degree temperatures we had in the 49th state. The sun finally came out as we sailed from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Victoria, British Columbia, on the last full day of the trip.

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Caramel Sauce:

6 T. oleo margarine

6 T. sugar

1½ tsp. cinnamon

¾ cup butter

1½ cups sugar

6 T. brown sugar

1 ½ tsp. nutmeg

1 ½ tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

6 T. heavy whipping cream

½ tsp. salt

*Simmer for 10 minutes.

1½ cups flour

*Add vanilla, serve over warm tart.

3 to 4 cups chopped apples

Sheryl Leonard of Holstein, Iowa, and her recipes were featured in the July 16, 2016, edition of the Iowa Farmer Today newspaper. We enjoyed a delicious lunch with Sheryl and Mark and can attest to the statement that she is a gourmet cook. This recipe was printed in the Iowa Farmer.

The three ports in Alaska are all very unique. Juneau, the state capital, is known for the Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, and the Red Dog Saloon. Skagway, a town where the spirit of the “Gold Rush” shines, features trips into the Yukon Territory to view wildlife and the amazing scenery on the White Pass Railway. Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” showcases “Creek Street” and the totem poles. Victoria, British Columbia, is a beautiful city steeped in English tradition. Butchart Gardens are known world-wide, and the capital city boasts prominent reminders of its colonial past. The highlight of the trip was the day spent cruising in Glacier Bay National Park. The two glaciers, Margerie and Lamphlugh, were spectacular. The cloudy, foggy day

did not diminish the bright blue colors. It was exciting to hear the thunderous booms followed by chunks of ice falling into the ocean— calving. Park Rangers bordered the ship and gave a very interesting commentary on what we were seeing along the way. It was also a challenge to watch for and spot whales and dolphins in the area. We also enjoyed listening to the talks given by Michael Modzelewski, author, naturalist and speaker. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and left the city life to live in the Alaskan wilderness. He spoke about life on the Last Frontier, the Glaciers, the Alaskan Wildlife, and the Native People. One evening we were entertained by Libby Riddles, the first woman to win the famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race, as she discussed her many adventures. Of course, one of the best parts of a cruise is the amount of “pampering”

1½ tsp. baking soda Directions: *Cream margarine and sugar. *Add eggs and dry ingredients. *Add apples, but don’t stir too much. *Pour into 9x13-inch pan and bake at 350 degree for 35-40 minutes.

State Fair Coverage will appear in the November/December issue of Heart Beat.

Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016 you receive. Eating a three-course meal in the dining room is quite an experience. It’s fun to try new foods, especially the cold soups. The room stewards work very hard to make sure your cabin is freshened up every day and ready for bed at night, with chocolates on the pillow. Jerry and Norma Effertz of Velva, North Dakota, brought their family to help them celebrate their 50th anniversary. Curt and Leanne Wieczorek of Mount Vernon, South Dakota, enjoyed their first cruise with his sister and brother-in-law.

There were a total of 21 in our group and we had a nice time relaxing, visiting with everyone, and enjoying the amenities on the ship, the Crown Princess. The biggest surprise Dean and I had was meeting up with Dean’s cousin and wife, Brad and Kay Maurer from Spencer, Iowa. We did not know they were going on the cruise, and spotted them right after we boarded the ship. Needless to say, it made for a memorable trip to be able to spend time with friends and family!

Member News Get well wishes are sent to Herman Symens of Sisseton, South Dakota. He had back surgery in July and will be recuperating for several months. We wish him a speedy recovery. Marion Nutter of Thedford, Nebraska, fell and broke her arm/ wrist in July. She had surgery and is recovering. Our thoughts are with several members who are undergoing treatment for health related issues: Jon Moser of Morris, Minnesota; Phil Shipman of Girard, Kansas, and Mashelle Trimble of Unionville, Missouri. We also are keeping Grayhm Beck in our prayers as he undergoes tests for his heart and lung problems. He is the son of Alycia and Jamie Watts of Fairfield, Nebraska. Congratulations to the many couples who have had babies over the spring and summer months. Several photos are printed in the Heart Beat. Our sympathy is extended to the members of the Limousin family who

have lost loved ones these past few months. There are several obituaries printed on the state news pages. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers. Our thoughts are with Mike Christie of Baldwin City, Kansas, He had a liver transplant in June. We wish him well as he continues on the road to recovery. Judy Symens of Sisseton, South Dakota, was hospitalized in July after experiencing shortness of breath. Phyllis Smith of New Prage, MN had knee surgery at the end of July and Nancy Hunt of Oxford, Nebraska, had knee replacement surgery August 19. We wish them a speedy recovery. We are happy to report Dan and Linda Brewer of Dallas Center, Iowa, have recovered from a serious car accident last December. Mary Bosch of Indianola, Iowa, is also doing well following surgery on her leg earlier this summer. It was great to see them at the Iowa State Fair.

Briley Gramblin of Nowata, OK, was brighteyed as she enjoyed her first cattle show at the Heartland Regional in Springfield, MO.

Congratulations to Morgan Ratliff and Colton May who were united in marriage June 4, 2016, at the Catholic Church in Westphalia, KS. Proud parents are David and Michelle Ratliff and Grandpa “Tubb” Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. Colton and Morgon reside in Centerview, Kansas.

Joslynn Ann Baier, daughter of Fritz and Melisa Baier of Griswold, IA, was born June 29, 2016, weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. She joins her sister and brother, Paige and Bradley.

Thorne Alvin Radke, son of Tyler and Amanda Radke of Mitchell, SD, was born June 4, 2016. He weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and measured 19.5 in. He is welcomed into the family by his sister, Scarlett, and grandparents, Dave and Peggy Nolz, Nolz Limousin, also of Mitchell.

Lyndsey Denise Hill was born June 24, 2016. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 inches long. She is the daughter of Erin Bayless and Austin Hill of Wakarusa, KS. Proud grandparents are Mark and Gayle Bayless of Wakarusa.

Morgan Ruth Mohrhauser was born April 12, 2016, weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. Proud parents are Dustin and Lauren Mohrhauser of Wall Lake, IA, and maternal grandparents are Mark and Sharilyn Willette of Delavan, MN.

Weston Vaughn (13 months old), son of Craig and Kelly Vaughn of Cavalier, ND, was a big hand at the Pembina County Fair in Hamilton, ND. He’s the grandson of Tom and Rita Vaughn also of Cavalier.

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Heartland Regional Hosts Regional Show in Springfield, Missouri

he Heartland Regional Junior Show was held June 11, 2016, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. A total of 73

juniors from 10 states paraded 118 head plus the bred-and-owned cattle before judge Tyler Dewey of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Champion and reserve

champion honors went to junior exhibitors from seven out of 10 states.

The 2016 Heartland Regional Show junior exhibitors representing 10 states.

Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS, exhibited the grand champion Limousin bred-and-owned female with the Division I reserve champion. KGUM Crush 501C, an 11/5/15 daughter of MAGS Antelope.

The grand champion Limousin female and Division IV champion was HMRP Cassie 502C, a 3/4/15 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Emma Smith of Hastings, MN.

Aaron Linhart of Leon, IA, won the grand champion and Division VI champion Lim-Flex banners with AUTO Moonshine 280B ET, a 9/2/14 daughter of EXAR Denver 2002B.

The reserve grand champion Limousin bred-and-owned female was CRJD Cinnamon Sugar, a 5/2/15 daughter of MAGS Xyloid shown by Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO. She was the Division III reserve champion.

Logan Lakin of Carthage, MO, exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin female with AUTO Caron 469C ET, a 12/4/15 daughter of MAGSWL Usual Suspect 538U. She was the Division I champion.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was exhibited by Logan Lakin of Carthage, MO, with AUTO Chicago 423C ET, a 9/2/15 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B who also was the Division II champion.

The grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was KRYB Kit Kat, an 11/1/15 daughter of Red Northline Rob Roy 122K exhibited by Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus, KS.

SL Suki’s Belle Oftheball won the grand champion Limousin cow-calf honors. She is a 3/20/14 MAGS Y so Tangled daughter who showed with her 2/18/16 bull by MAGS Antelope and owned by Anna Radcliff of Davenport, IA.

Kelsey Hockaday of Nashville, AR, owned the grand Champion Lim-Flex cow-calf pair. PBRS Basket Case 421B is a 2/19/14 DHVO Deuce 132R daughter who showed with her 4/25/16 bull by EDBL Showtime.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned LimFlex female was shown by Colte Mosher of London, AR, with CLTM Dream Maker 3C, a 4/30/15 daughter of CALO Brickyard 902W.

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The grand champion purebred bred-and-owned bull and Division II champion was RANT Cadet 4C, a 9/4/15 son of RLBH Air Force One exhibited by Tanner Shipman of Girard, KS.

Grant Hubbard of Miami, OK, took home the grand champion and Division I champion banners with his bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull HUBB Chrome 922C, a 9/22/15 son of MAGS Ali.

The grand champion progress steer was NICI Crescendo, a 4/13/15 1,010-lb. son of Crimson Tide ET exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD.

The reserve grand champion and Division I champion purebred bred-and-owned bull was shown by Truett Vermillion of Kincaid, KS. TV Cuba 302C is an 11/21/15 son of TRVE 302C.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull and Division II champion was JLX Charisma, a 6/5/15 son of MAGS Xukalani exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD.

The reserve grand champion progress steer was JOLL 09C, a 2/1/15 1,460-lb. son of EF Xcessive Force shown by Jamie Smith of New Virginia, IA.

Congratulations to the HLA Showmanship champions: Senior Aaron Linhart of Leon, IA; Intermediate Shelby Hubbard of Miami, OK; Junior Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO; and Novice Adysin McCarley of Girard, KS.

NALJA Board Members organized “ice breaker” games after check-in for the HLA Regional. Rest time after a long drive and set up in Springfield, MO, for the HLA Regional Show.

Hello brother-in law! Cole Abele of Nevada, MO, and Cade Peterson of Pakwana, SD, catch up on the news at the HLA show.

Checking registrations and paying membership dues at the HLA Regional Show in Springfield, MO.

Heartland Regional Coverage continued on page 12.

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HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN A S S O C I AT I O N

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Purebred Females

Division II champion: Lucas Snyder of Fort Scott, KS, with AUTO Columbus 404C ET, a 9/21/15 daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X. Division III reserve champion: Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO, with CRJD Cinnamon Sugar, a 5/2/15 daughter of MAGS Xyloid. Division IV reserve champion: Kelsie Waitt of Sheridan, IN, with ROMN Cinderella 13C, a 3/20/15 daughter of ROMN Xpect More 100X. Division V champion: Ashlee Sue Corn of Altoona, KS, with JNKL Daisy 511C, a 2/25/15 daughter of MAGS Wazowski.

Lim-Flex Female

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Division I champion: Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO, with AUTO Danielle 205D ET, a 1/22/16 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B. Division II reserve champion: Kyle Linhart of Leon, IA, with CELL 5709C, a 9/1/15 daughter of EF Xcessive Force. Division III champion: Madison Piker of Bald Knob, AR with LJR MS Zanna Style 2130C, a 6/2/15 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. Division III reser ve champion: Coolie Callahan of Jacksonville, MO, with CC’s Velvet N Chrome, a 5/10/15 daughter of CC’s Uncapped 607U. Division IV reserve champion: Grant Hubbard of Miami, OK, with MAGS Catherine, a 3/11/15 daughter of MAGS Anchor. Division V champion: Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO, with AUTO Cluster 220C ET, a 2/16/15 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. Division V reserve champion: Anna Radcliff of Davenport, IA, with SL Cool Angel ET, a 1/30/15 daughter of MAGS Xyloid. Division VI reser ve champion: Shelby Hubbard of Miami, OK, with MAGS Basketball ET, a 9/1/14 daughter of MAGS Zodiac.

Purebred Bulls

Division III champion: Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO, with SJOC Calvin 386C, a 5/5/15 son of KAJE Torque.

Lim-Flex Bulls

Division I reserve champion: Brooke Falk of Harveyville, KS with BMFK Cletus, a 10/9/15 son of MAGS Y So Tangled. Division II reserve champion: Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO, with DEEE Capital Gains ET, a 6/12/15 son of MAGS Y-Axis. Division III champion: Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS, with SCAS Cupid 74C, a 4/28/15 son of SLGN Yardmaster 125Y. Division III reserve champion: Gage Baker of Fulton, MO, with GBKR Cru, a 4/29/15 son of ELCX Onward 101Z.

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Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

Iowa News… Mark Your Calendar for November 5 The annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction has been moved ahead to Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Cattlemen’s Building in Ames. Mark your calendar for this annual event. Members of the Iowa Limousin Association (ILA) board of directors along with the junior and senior associations will hold their annual meetings. The day begins with the meetings followed by a social hour at 5:30 and the meal. Watch for further details in the November/December Heart Beat.

Scholarship A $250 scholarship, compliments of the ILA, is available to all high school seniors or college-attending students.

Applications can be found on the Iowa Limousin Association website (www. iowalimousin.org) or you can call Grant and Brenda Anderson, junior advisors, at 641/587-2198. They are due by the beginning of November and the winner will be announced at the annual meeting.

Champion Awards Junior members who have exhibited a grand champion Limousin or LimFlex animal during the 2016 show season are eligible for an award sponsored by the Iowa Limousin Association. This includes the state fair, county fairs, jackpot shows, and all IJBBA–sanctioned shows. Information about this award can be found on the ILA website or by contacting Grant and Brenda Anderson.

Sarah Al-Mazroa Interns in Washington, D.C. Sarah Al-Mazroa, daughter of Paul and Darla Millhollin of Winterset, Iowa, interned with Iowa’s Senator Joni Ernst in Washington, D.C. this past July. The goal of this internship was to understand more about legislative issues going on in the agriculture industry. Sarah assisted with research projects, interacted with Iowa constituents, worked with agriculture legislative assistants throughout many state offices, and shadowed Joni Ernst herself. Sarah said it was a great way to see what was going on in our government and what representatives from the Midwest are doing to help agriculture succeed. Sarah said,“It was a huge change going to Washington, D.C. I have lived in Iowa my whole life, so to be half-way across

the country was exciting and ner ve-racking all at the same time. I truly had no idea what I was going to be doing when I got to the office. My experience in Washington, D.C. reinforced how blessed I am to be in an industry that thinks about others and will fight to see that everyone in this world will be provided a safe and wholesome meal.” She is an alumni of the Iowa State University Animal Science Department and is currently a graduate student in Agricultural Education at Iowa State University in Ames. Sarah’s goals are to help advocate for agriculture focusing on legislative issues.

Richard Vorthmann Named State Fair “Iowan of the Day” Richard Vorthmann, 95, of Treynor, Iowa, was selected as a state fair “Iowan of the Day.” He was recognized at a ceremony on the Anne and Bill Riley stage Tuesday, August 16, 2016. In addition, he was also given tickets to the state fair, accommodations at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, grandstand tickets, a cash prize, and use of the “Iowan of the Day” golf cart. Founded in 1997, the “Iowan of the Day” program allows the Blue Ribbon Foundation to recognize Iowa’s most outstanding individuals. The program continues to honor Iowans across the state who have made a difference in others’ lives while upholding the characteristics associated with Iowadependability, integrity, hard work, and sense of community. Described as a pillar of the community, Richard has served for 35 years as a township trustee and clerk, he was co-chairman of the Treynor school reorganization committee, and he helped build the first tanker truck for the local fire department. Richard

has also been extremely involved in his church and the Optimist Club. He received the “Optimist of the Year” award in 2003. Richard served as a 4-H leader for 25 years and was on the fair board for 35 years. He was a member of the fair board when it purchased the 80 acres to build a new fairgrounds and he helped with the building improvement projects. Richard also served as the beef and 4-H sale superintendent at the fair. He was the first “Honorary Member of Westfair.”

Dave and Dawson Book Featured on Channel 6 News Dave Book and his son, Dawson, were interviewed on KWQC, Channel 6 News, out of Davenport, Iowa. The news clip was taken at the Mississippi Valley Fair July 6, 2016. The news report featured 4-H youth washing and blow drying their cattle. Dawson took first in his class with his steer. He explained what has to be done in preparation for the show and sale, and he was very detailed in his description. His father, Dave, talked about the value of families working, growing and learning together, both on the farm and at the fairs and shows.

Dave went on to say that the more time you spend with your animal, the more they will do what you want them to do. The work ethic that young people learn when taking on livestock projects gives them lifelong skills.

Kaitlyn Boyer Named “Star Over Iowa” Winner in Ag Production Kaitlyn Boyer, daughter of Jason and Amy Boyer of Weldon, Iowa, was one of four students selected in four different categories to receive the prestigious “Star Over Iowa” award. The awards were given for Agricultural Placement, Agriscience,

Agribusiness and Agricultural Production. The finalists were selected from a pool of 693 FFA members. This award is the highest honor the Iowa FFA Association can bestow upon an FFA member. The Star awards recognize students who have developed outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through their career development programs and have demonstrated outstanding management skills. The finalists were interviewed and their SAE record books were reviewed by a panel of judges.

The 2016 “Stars Over Iowa” winners were announced at the 88th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference on April 19, 2016. Kaitlyn, the winner of the Ag Production award, is a member of the Osceola Big Chief FFA Chapter. Her SAE focuses on raising high-quality registered Limousin cattle from “pasture to plate.” At the age of 11, Kaitlyn purchased her first Limousin heifer and has now grown her herd to 32 head. Her cattle are used in the family business, making and selling beef sticks, and other beef products. They sell their products at

the Harvest Barn and the Farmer’s Market in Des Moines. Her breeding stock are sold at the Iowa Beef Expo as well as privately. Kaitlyn also keeps busy managing the farm website, Facebook page and creating advertisements. She is an advocate for the beef industry, speaking at events like the Iowa Cattlemen’s Convention. Kaitlyn plans to attend Iowa State University, majoring in Animal Science. Her goal is to continue with her education, getting a master’s degree in business.

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Iowa Juniors Hold Field Day in Dunlap

he Iowa Junior Limousin Association held their annual field day at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Dunlap June 5, 2016. Brad Chapman of Tipton, Iowa, sorted through the 31 head shown by 21 Iowa juniors. The best pair of animals were shown by Anna Radcliff of Davenport. The Anderson family of Garner took home the Best Three Head.

Tanner Curtin of Oxford exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex female with CELL 5600C, a 10/29/15 daughter of MAGS Acapulco. She was also selected as the grand champion Futurity Female. The Futurity breeder was Linhart Limousin of Leon.

Teddy Bear, a 3/26/15 1,145-lb. steer sired by SYES User Friendly and exhibited by Austin Haskovec of Cresco was named the grand champion market animal. Mara Anderson of Garner exhibited the reserve grand champion LimFlex female with RGMA Cover Girl, a 3/17/15 daughter of Style. She was also named grand champion bredand-owned female.

The reserve grand champion honors in the Limousin show went to JASB Chloe, a 2/17/15 daughter of Wulfs Apostle exhibited by Kacey Boyer of Weldon.

The grand champion purebred bred-and-owned female was RGMA Crystal, a 4/19/15 daughter of AUTO Black Dakota exhibited by Kylie Anderson of Garner.

Jamie Smith of New Virginia exhibited the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bred-and-owned female with Cricket, an 8/2/15 daughter of Wulfs Xtractor.

The grand champion Limousin female was the cow-calf entry exhibited by Anna Radcliff of Davenport. SL Suki’s Belle OftheBall, a 3/20/14 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled showed with her 2/18/16 bull by MAGS Antelope. She was the reserve grand champion Futurity Female. The Futurity breeder was Straight Limousin of Logan.

The reserve grand champion market animal honors went to RGMA Chrome, a 3/3/15 1,188 lb. son of RGMA After Shock exhibited by Derek Anderson of Garner.

The reserve grand champion bredand-owned female was RGMA Carrabba, a 3/16/15 daughter of RGMA Whipper Snapper shown by Mara Anderson of Garner. Iowa Field Day exhibitors.

In Memoriam Howard Dowdy, 57, of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away July 23, 2016. He is the brother of Limousin breeder Darrell (Dixie) Lester of Rembrandt, Iowa. Services were held July 27 at the First United Methodist Church in Aurelia. He grew up in Rembrandt and

served in the National Guard for five years. He worked for the First Co-op Association in Aurelia, where he was employed at the time of his death. Howard enjoyed fishing, golf, watching NASCAR racing, and was an avid Kansas City Chief fan. Howard is survived by his wife, Mary, three children; Aaron of Storm Lake, and Amber and Nicole of Spencer, IA; one grandson; his brothers and sisters; and many other relatives and friends.

In Memoriam LuEtta Vorthmann, 91, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away June 17, 2016. She is the mother of Roger Vorthmann of Treynor, IA. Services were held Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor. She enjoyed spending time with

her family, the many activities in her hometown of Treynor, and her church. Memorials are suggested to the Treynor Fire and Rescue or the St. Paul Lutheran Church Parsonage Fund. LuEtta is survived by her husband of 72 years, Richard; her sons Bill (Ann), Roger (Ann), and daughter Lynette (Doug), seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, along with a host of other family members and friends.

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Iowa News…

Kaitlyn Boyer of Weldon was named champion senior showman.

Intermediate champion was Mara Anderson of Garner.

The Iowa Junior Board of Directors for 2016: Kaitlyn Boyer, Mara Anderson, Katie Walrod, Bailey Walrod, Anna Radcliff, and Nick Duckett.

Junior champion was Dawson Book of Eldridge.

Thanks to Becky Duckett of Grimes, IA, for heading up the great supper provided for the Iowa juniors and their families at the Iowa Field Day in Dunlap.

Four peewee showmen tied for champion: Maria Long of Afton, Jaelyn Anderson of Garner, Brooklyn Kline of Logan and Devin Book of Eldridge.

The Iowa Limousin Association held their summer board Iowa junior exhibitors at the NALJA Summer Show in Lexington, KY. meeting during the Iowa Junior Field Day in Dunlap.

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hen transitioning cattle from ranch to rail, feed intake of a nutrient-dense diet is of upmost importance. Research indicates only 20 percent of cattle will eat on the day of arrival to the feed yard and by day five, only two-thirds are eating a sufficient ration from the bunk. “Shipping stress, the health and nutritional status of the calf, unfamiliar surroundings and foreign feed stuffs are all factors that can take away a new feeder’s appetite. “Subsequent poor intake during the starting phase can and will lead to morbidity and poor performance in the feed yard,” Vaughn Holder, Alltech beef specialist, said in a news release. According to Holder, there are many factors to focus on when starting cattle on feed, such as the cattle themselves, the feed stuffs utilized in the ration and the facilities in which cattle are placed. It is also imperative to know as much about the history of the cattle as possible. Records should include the

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Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

Fullblood Limousin Alliance News… Fullblood Limousin Alliance News

embers of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) will hold their next meeting Saturday, October 8, 2016, in Lebanon, Missouri. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the Heart of Missouri sale. The time and place will be announced at a later date. This is a very important meeting because nominations for officers and two directors will be taken at that time. Ty Heavin and Betty Anglani will be going off the board. Nominations can be sent to any board member and they will be presented at the meeting. If you are unable to attend, you can take part via conference call. Contact Kim Kosmicke, FLA secretary, for the conference call number and pin number. Also, if you have items you would like added to the agenda, let a board member know. The FLA National Show was held in Springfield, Missouri, June 10 along with the Heartland Regional Show and Missouri Junior and Open Field Day shows. More than $2,600 was

raised to help with the expenses of the show. Thanks to those who donated to the show. It was a positive experience and it was a time for fellowship and renewing acquaintances. Two juniors showed Fullblood cattle at the NALJA show in Lexington, Kentucky. Abby Tipton, Tennessee, and Randy Vandolah, Oklahoma, each received $250 from the association. Congratulations, juniors! The Fullblood Online Sale was a success. Suggestions were made for improving the next sale. Mark your calendar to attend the upcoming Foundation Sale in Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 1, 2016. There will be a supper with entertainment the night before the sale. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gwen Foley and her family, Foley Limousin of Kellyville, Oklahoma, on the death of her brother June 30; and also Billy White and his family of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, on the passing of his mother in April.

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embers of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance held their National Show June 11, 2016 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. This show took place in conjunction with the Heartland Regional Show and the Missouri Limousin Breeders

Association Open and Junior Field Days. Judge Bryan Kutz of West Fork, Arkansas, sorted through the 22 head in the open Fullblood show and the 11 head in the junior show. Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, Oklahoma, exhibited the champion Get-of-Sire. The grand champion female in the open and junior shows was SVL Polled Awesome 302C, a 3/10/15 homozygous daughter of Posthaven PLD Yellowstone exhibited by Carter Kitchens of Cashion, OK.

Taking home the reserve grand champion banner was SVL Polled Natalie 303C, a 1/1/15 homozygous polled daughter of SVL Pld Exclusive 412T exhibited by Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, OK.

The grand champion bull was GMTO Balfour 08B, a 7/26/14 son of CFSV Polled Newstar exhibited by the GTMO Partnership of Thornfield, MO.

The reserve grand champion bull was SVL Polled Eldarado 311C, a 6/4/15 son of SVL PLD Exclusive 412T exhibited by Stone Valley Limousin.

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In the junior show, the reserve grand champion female was JHDL Candie Dandie, a 10/26/14 double polled daughter of CF Dandie 216U exhibited by Haylee Sneed of Girard, KS.

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Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

Kansas News… Annual Meeting and Field Day Held in Garnett

The Kansas Limousin Breeders Association senior and junior associations held their annual meetings Saturday, May 21, 2016. They took place in conjunction with the field day. The day’s events began with the field day at 2 p.m. followed by a delicious roast beef meal with all the fixings. We thank the Ratliff and Richardson families for serving as hosts for the field day, as well as organizing and preparing the meal. We also appreciate everyone who brought salads, desserts and other items for the dinner. Thank you to the breeders who helped sponsor the various awards at the Kansas Field Day; Troy and Jennifer Richardson, KC and Courtney Youngblood, Trevor and Pam Gum and Kyle and Terri Dye. It was a successful event. Clint Woodrow of Emporia, Kansas, served as the judged was very entertaining, especially during the showmanship classes. After the meal, the senior members gathered for their annual meeting. Clay Schilling, president, presided over the meeting. A variety of items were discussed including fundraising, raffle tickets for the Traeger grill, a breeder calendar, a seminar in Manhattan this fall, and the possibility of holding a state sale once again. The board of directors expressed an interest in holding another seminar in the fall. The subject this year would be the new Veterinary Feed Directive to be implemented in 2017. This is something that affects all farmers and ranchers. Dates and times of the seminar will be announced at a later date. Another major item on the agenda was the state sale. A suggestion was made that it be held in the

In Memoriam Louise Reams Taul, 89, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away July 16, 2016. She is the mother of Limousin breeders Martha (Mike) Christie, also of Baldwin City. Visitation was held July 19 followed by the graveside funeral service July 20.

southeast part of Kansas. Committee members Randy Corns, Kyle Dye, Alan Eggenberger and Pat Meek will research possible sites and dates for the sale.

Fundraisers

Ticket for the raffle for the Traeger grill are $5 for an individual ticket or a booklet of five for $20. The drawing will be held at the Kansas State Fair Open Show September 17. All ticket stubs need to be returned to Pat Meek, secretary/treasurer, one week prior to the Kansas State Fair. The association would like to put out a calendar breeders could give to their customers, it could be on display at the KLBA booth, and given out at other functions. The list of members would be included on the calendar as well as shows, sales and other Limousin events. Spots will be sold for each month.

Board of Directors

We thank Chris Campbell of Tonganoxie and Hubert Thomas of Fort Scott for serving on the KLBA board of directors. Their terms were up and they were not eligible to run again. We appreciate their service. Trevor Gum of Pittsburg was reelected to another term. Two new members were elected to the board; David Campbell and Ed Anderson.

State Fair

The Kansas State Fair Open Limousin Show will be Saturday, September 17, 2016, in Hutchinson. The cattle shows are on a rotational system and this is the second year the Limousin show is on Saturday. Mark your calendar for the show! We hope to have a large contingent of breeders, their families and friends join us at the fair, exhibiting cattle or watching the show.

She worked on the family farm as well as at Ford’s I.G.A., as a cook for Delta Tau Delta, drove a school bus for U.S.D. #348 for 27 years, and also worked in the Baker University Maintenance Office. Louise and her husband, Joe, had just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary March 17, 2016. She is survived by her four children; Martha (Mike) Christie, Jimmie (Carol) Taul, Johnnie (Marilyn) Taul,eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Jerry Meek presented Phil and Joyce Shipman of Girard, KS, with their Kansas Hall of Fame plaque at the KLBA Field Day in Garnett.

Shipmans Inducted Into Kansas Limousin Breeders Association Hall of Fame Phil and Joyce Shipman of Girard, Kansas, were inducted into the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) Hall of Fame Saturday, May 21, 2016. They were honored during the KLBA Field Day at the Anderson County Fairgrounds in Garnett, Kansas. In 1975, Joyce’s father purchased a Limousin bull to use on his Angus and Hereford cows. Phil noticed the increase in muscle in the herd, which made him a believer in the Limousin breed. Phil and Joyce joined the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) in 1976. In 1977, they purchased their own herd of Limousin cows. Shipman Cattle Company, located in southeastern Kansas, has had a big influence in the genetics of the cattle, not only in Kansas, but also in surrounding states. They have provided quality breeding stock

for many years to seedstock and commercial cattlemen. Both Phil and Joyce have been active members of the state association. Phil served on the KLBA board of directors several times throughout the years. Joyce was the junior advisor for the Kansas Junior Limousin Association for many years. During that time, they also helped their children; Jered, Branon and Lacey, with their show projects. Now, a generation later, they are helping their grandchildren show Limousin cattle. The Shipmans are truly dedicated to the Limousin breed. They know that raising and showing cattle is about more than just fitting cattle or being the best with a set of clippers. It is about the people and the friends that are made and the unforgettable moments we all share.

In Memoriam Marvin Jones, 84, of Tonganoxie, Kansas, passed away July 5, 2016. Services were held Saturday, July 9 at the 1st Baptist Church in McLouth, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy from 1952-1955. He was a herdsman and worked for the Fertilizer Sales Division of Farmland Industries for 30 years. Marvin was a 4-H and Boy Scout leader, a member of the Tonganoxie VFW and the Leavenworth County Beef Improvement Association. Marvin and his wife, Myrtle, were actively involved in the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) for many years. They were inducted into the KLBA Hall of Fame in the summer of 2014. They purchased their first Limousin cattle back in 1974 and were founding members of the Leavenworth County Beef Improvement Association.

Their son, Jeff, and daughter, Gayla, exhibited champion Limousin steers. Chris Campbell, Rocky Top Limousin of Tonganoxie, Kansas, was a member of the 4-H club when Marvin served as the leader. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle, a son, Jeffrey (Kathy) of McLouth, two daughters, Angela (Terry) Reiling of McLouth; and Gayla (Dan) Strafuss of Collierville, TN; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to KSU Cancer Research or the Leavenworth County 4-H Foundation.

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Kansas News…

Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus exhibited the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bred-and-owned female with

KRYB Kit Kat, an 11/1/15 daughter of Red Northline Rob Roy 122K.

Madison Ratliff of Westphalia took home the grand champion banner with her purebred Limousin female, Riverstone Charmed, a 1/31/15 daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X.

The reserve grand champion Limousin female and bred-and-owned champion, KGUM Crush 501C, an 11/5/15 daughter of MAGS Antelope was shown by Kaylee Gum of Pittsburgh.

JDYE Catrina, exhibited by Chase Ratliff of Westphalia, was selected as the grand champion Lim-Flex female. She is a 9/4/15 daughter of RLBH Air Force One.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female was MECC Bottoms Up, a 10/23/14 daughter of MAGS Y-Axis shown by Zach Snyder of Fort Scott.

The grand champion steer was Yankee JCL Choice, a 3/10/15 son of MAGS Yankee Doodle exhibited by Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeeville.

The reserve grand champion steer was CWLR Carbon Copy, a 2/16/15 son of CWLR Prairie Bluestem shown by Sierra Hahn of Wellsville.

Kansas Juniors Hold Field Day in Garnett

he Kansas Junior Limousin Association held their annual Junior Field Day Event at the Anderson County Fairgrounds in Garnett May 21, 2016. Clint Woodrow of Emporia, Kansas, evaluated the 39 head of Limousin cattle shown by 22 juniors from Kansas. The field day show followed the “The Grand Finale Spring Beef Show,” an all-breeds show sponsored by the Anderson County FFA. Cole Abele of Nevada, Missouri, judged that show and selected JDYE Catrina, a 9/4/15 Lim-Flex daughter of RLBH Air Force One shown by Chase Ratliff of Westphalia as the Supreme Champion female over all breeds. Riverstone Charmed, a 1/31/15 purebred daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X, exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, was named Reserve Supreme female over all breeds.

Kansas Junior Field Day

The grand champion Limousin bredand-owned bull was KWLF Cadillac Ranch 501C, a 2/28/15 son of LVLS Top Criteria 8862P exhibited by Kenny Campbell of Tonganoxie.

Reserve grand champion Limousin bred-and-owned bull honors went to TV Cuba 302C, an 11/21/15 son of TV Azuki 213A exhibited by Truett Vermillion of Kincaid.

Ashlee Corns of Altoona exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex bredand-owned bull, SCAS Cupid 74C, a 4/28/15 son of Schilling’s Zita.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bred-and-owned bull honors went to BMFK Cletus, a 10/9/15 son of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Brooke Falk of Harveyville.

The reserve grand champion Limousin bred-and-owned female was AR Cottonwood, a 9/8/15 daughter of AR Cottonwood exhibited by Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeeville.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bred-and-owned female was EVAH Champagne ET, a 3/7/15 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis shown by Eva Hinrichsen of Westmoreland.

The 2016 KLBA Officers are: (FR) Clay Schilling, ex-officio; Pat Meek, secretary/ treasurer; Ed Anderson; Alan Eggenburger; (BR) Todd Walden; Trevor Gum; Kyle Dye, vice president; K.C. Youngblood, president.

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Kansas Junior exhibitors at the NALJA Summer Show in Lexington, KY.

Champion Senior Showman Chase Ratliff (pictured), reserve champion, Brooke Falk of Harveyville.

Champion Intermediate Showman Eva Hinrichsen (pictured), reserve champion, Tanner Walden of Tongonaxie.

Champion Junior Showman McKenna Richardson (pictured), reserve champion, Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus.

Champion Peewee Showman Cole Youngblood (pictured), reserve champion, Adysin McCarley of Girard.

Quilt Project for Schilling Family Kelly Schrag of Mound Ridge, Kansas, would like to pay it forward. Bruce and Kelly Schrag spent several months in Wichita seven years ago when Ashley, their premature baby was born. They were very grateful to the Schilling family of Edson, Kansas, who donated the proceeds from a heifer they sold at the Kansas State Sale in Salina. This money helped defray the expenses incurred during their threemonth stay. A fundraiser has been planned for Cash and Amanda Schilling to help cover the cost of their extended stay of 97 days in Wichita following the birth of their premature son, Cashyn, last January. He weighed 1 lb. 12 oz., 3 oz. less than Ashley Schrag. Quilt blocks will be sold for $100 to anyone interested in being part of

this project. The blocks will be 12 in. in size and Kelly will provide them. You can embroider or screen print a ranch logo or photo on the block. This offer is for all people in the Limousin family, not just for members of the Kansas association. Kelly is looking for someone who would be interested in putting the quilt together after all the blocks are turned in. The quilt would be auctioned off at a benefit auction and the proceeds would be given to Cash and Amanda. If you have ideas or suggestions about this project, contact Kelly Schrag at: blazink@mtelco.net or 620/242-9114.

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Minnesota News… 17th Annual MN Beef Expo

The 17th annual Minnesota Beef Expo will be held at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul October 20-23, 2016. This Expo has grown over the years, expanding in numbers, exhibits, events, and shows. The highlight of the Expo is the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBE). There are a wide variety of satellite events for juniors including Knowledge Bowl, the Sullivan Supply Stock Show University Seminar, Judging Contest, Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest, and Showmanship, a “no fit” show; however, juniors can fit their cattle for practice, but it will not have an effect on their placing. Juniors will have an opportunity to discuss cattle breeding, identification, feeding, and health of the cattle. For further information about the MN Beef Expo, check out their website at www.mnbeefexpo.com. You can get access to the handbook, registration forms, and up-to-date news about the Expo.

MYBE

Steve, Cathy, Coby and Sarah Backman, CWS Cattle Company, of Morris, Minnesota, have generously donated a heifer to the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience (MYBE) this year. Agriculture is rooted deep into the genetics of each person in the Backman family. They run CWS Cattle Company, a registered purebred Limousin herd. As a father and son partnership, Steve and Coby 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 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 at the annual Opportunity Sale and privately. The Brackmans work to promote and support agriculture through youth programs such as 4-H and FFA and also through their local West Central Cattleman’s Association 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.

Thanks

The Minnesota Limousin Association thanks the following breeders for their support of the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience with their donation of heifers over the years. The program began in 2004 and the first donation came from Roger Potter in Redwood Falls. The MLA has donated every year since. Donating twice to the program are Lyon River Front Farm and Wulf Cattle. The other breeders who have donated are Green Acres Limousin, Cripple Creek Cattle Co., Eagle Pass Ranch, Lura Limousin, Bachmeier Livestock and Moser Farms. We appreciate the support of these breeders!

Minnesota Juniors Do Well at Shows

Congratulations to Courtney Dohrmann, daughter of Brad and Cheryl Dohrmann of Dodge Center, Minnesota. She exhibited the grand champion purebred Limousin heifer, Callie, at the AGR show in Zumbrota, MN, Memorial Day weekend. The show was sponsored by the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at the University of Minnesota.

Thomas Duff of Hampton, MN, was named champion in the Minnesota Royal Professional Beef Showmanship competition. The competition took place April 2016. The MN Royal is a century-old celebration of agriculture at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.

Wulf Cattle Exhibit at North Dakota State Fair

ulf Cattle of Morris, MN traveled to Minot, North Dakota, to take part in the 2016 North Dakota State Fair. The Limousin portion of the show began Monday, July 25 with the open show followed by the junior show the next day, July 26. The show was judged by Josh Cribbs of Brookings, South Dakota. Reserve grand champion female honors went to Wulfs Consuela 5464C, a 4/24/15 daughter of MAGS Y-Axis exhibited by Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN. She was also the grand champion in the junior show August 26.

OPEN SHOW

JUNIOR SHOW The grand champion bull was Wulfs Cowhand 2024C, a 5/8/15 son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X exhibited by Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN.

The reserve grand champion bull was Wulfs Cobra 2662C, a 4/16/15 son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X shown by Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN.

In Memoriam Marie Bergler, 88, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away July 2, 2016. She is the mother of Ed Bergler, Dakota, Minnesota, a Limousin breeder and past president of the Heartland Limousin Association. Services were held July 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Winona. She worked for many years for Technigraph and Express-a-Button. Marie enjoyed hand quilting, knitting,

The junior show took place Tuesday, August 26. Wiley Fanta’s heifer who was reserve in the open show was named grand champion in the junior show The reserve grand champion in the junior show was a heifer exhibited by Rachel Johnson of Zap, North Dakota.

Wiley Fanta also led out the grand champion steer, Wulfs Clover 9409C. crocheting and gardening. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her fulfillment in life. Her family will miss her strong spirit. Marie is survived by her daughter, Rosetta (Gerry) Erdmanczyk; sons Donald (Diane), Dennis (Effen), and Edward (Cindy); 12 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Congratulations Anna

Anna Johnson of Sebeka, Minnesota, was reelected to another three-year term on the North America Limousin Junior Association board of directors. Anna had the honor of being elected president for the upcoming year by her peers at the 2016 NALJA show in Lexington, Kentucky. She is pictured with her sister, Amber, proudly representing Minnesota.

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Missouri News… Estell and Minnie Williams Inducted into MLBA Hall of Fame

stell and Minnie Williams, William Limousin Acres of Bunceton, Missouri, were inducted into the Missouri Limousin Breeders

Association Hall of Fame Saturday, April 17, 2016. The ceremony took place during the MLBA annual meeting in Lebanon.

Estell and Minnie Williams of Bunceton, MO, were inducted into the MLBA Hall of Fame. Paul Junkans, left, and T.J. Callahan, center, presented the Williams with their award at the MLBA annual meeting.

They purchased an agricultural land tract east of Bunceton, Missouri, in 1981. They bought their first Limousin bull March 15, 1981, at the state MLBA sale held in Columbia and they quickly began building their Limousin cattle herd. Their farm consists of a cow-calf operation and corn, soybeans, wheat and hay forage are all integrated into their farm operation. Estell and Minnie have been active members of the MLBA for many years. They continue to purchase registered Limousin bulls and females to stimulate their Limousin genetics. Estell says the characteristics they like in the Limousin breed are the muscle, calving-ease, and longevity of the females. They operate an 85 head cowherd consisting of red and black purebred Limousin and a few Lim-Flex and Gelbvieh females. In addition, they have a solid heifer replacement program, and annually develop 1520 Limousin bulls for commercial cattlemen. They feed out a few yearlings for 120 days on corn and

supplement with no hormones for their customers as freezer beef. One lady recently said, “We don’t know what you’re doing but keep it up. We have never had beef like that.” Estell responded by saying, “It’s Limousin.” Estell serves as a Deacon in the Oakland Baptist Church, sings in the choir, was on the Bunceton Mutual Insurance Board of Directors for 30 years, and they are members of the Cooper County Cattlemen’s, the Missouri Cattlemen’s and the National Cattlemen’s Association. To supplement the farming operation, Estell also was a school bus driver for 20 years. Estell and Minnie have been married for 55 years and continue to live on the farm. They have two sons, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. They truly exemplify the heart and soul of the MLBA, the promotion of Limousin cattle, and the livestock industry in general. Congratulations Estell and Minnie Williams.

Three generations of the Glendenning family, Josh, John and Jack, have served on the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association Board of Directors.

Missouri Limousin Breeders Association 2016 Board of Directors: Paul Junkans, secretary; Josh Glendenning; Mark Haden; Cole Abele; Jack Glendenning, president; T.J. Callahan; Nathan Hunt, treasurer; Ty Heavin, vice-president; and Shaun Edwards.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? This gentlemen was a pioneer in the Limousin breed. This will take you way back to the very early days of the association. Do you know the answers to these questions?

A large crowd enjoyed the banquet at the Missouri Limousin banquet in Lebanon.

1.) Do you know his name? 2.) He majored in meat science and animal husbandry at what university? 3.) He developed a new advertising ad for the Limousin breed in 1978. Can you name the slogan? 4.) In 1985, he and his wife were presented with a special honor. Can you name it? Answers on page 29.

NALF Executive Director Mark Anderson gave an update of the past year’s activities for NALF at the MLBA annual meeting.

MLBA treasurer Nathan Hunt of Frohna, MO, gave the treasurer’s report on the MLBA finances at the annual meeting in Lebanon.

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Rick Gaston named Commercial Producer of the Year

ick and Pam Gaston of 7 Cross Ranch near Caledonia, Missouri, were named the 2016 Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) Commercial Producer of the Year. They were nominated by Mark Haden, Buck Ridge Limousin of Rogersville, for this award. The award was presented during the MLBA annual meeting and banquet held at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon April 16, 2016. The Gastons have raised cattle for 35 years. They began by using a program of breeding a three-way cross using a Simmental x Angus female and a higher percentage Lim-Flex bull to achieve optimum performance. Rick’s program includes a 300-head female herd. He said that by using Lim-Flex bulls, he has seen a large increase in the weights of his calf crop.

Rick began his program using a Lim-Flex bull out of LH Rodemaster. He backgrounds the steers and sells select replacement females. He also retains 100 females on an annual basis to use in their program. He does not creep feed. Rick believes that the calf crop needs to stand on its own in order to achieve a more accurate performance data. He selects his females for birth weight, weaning, and yearling data as well as total maternal quality. Rick has put emphasis on a total EPD profile that includes ribeye and marbling. Meticulous records are maintained. His assistant, Adrienne Henry, is in charge of data collection and maintenance. Congratulations to 7 Cross Ranch upon their recognition as the 2016 Commercial Producer of the Year for Missouri.

Congratulations to Rick and Pam Gaston and assistant Adrienne Henry of Caledonia, MO, upon being named MLBA 2016 Commercial Producer of the Year. They were nominated by Rick Haden. Congratulating the Gastons was Mark Anderson, Executive Director of NALF.

Judge Betty Anglani selected Mikah Edwards as the Junior champion herdsman and Klay Beisley as the Senior champion herdsman at the Missouri weekend in Springfield.

Congratulations to the Glendenning family, J Bar J Limousin, upon their selection as the 2016 Limousin Promoter of the Year. This award is given in honor of Tom and Rosalie Smith of Arator Valley Limousin. Accepting the award from Brooke Edwards are Jason and Jack Glendenning.

AUTO Genetics Takes Champion Female and Bull Titles at Missouri Field Day Open Show

he Missouri Limousin Breeders Association held its annual field day open Limousin show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri, June 11, 2016. The open show culminated the weekend of Limousin events at the fairgrounds. Four Limousin shows were hosted by the MLBA June 10-12, 2016. Kicking off the shows was the Missouri Junior field day followed by the Heartland Regional Show and the Fullblood Alliance National show. Jary Douglas of Athens, Georgia, judged the Missouri open show, consisting of 37 females and 10 bulls from 28 exhibitors representing the sates of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, South Dakota and Pennsylvania.

AUTO Chaperall 406C ET, a 9/30/15 Lim-Flex 37% daughter of SAV Brand Name 9115 out of AUTO Rebeca 292S exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO, was named grand champion female. She was the Division I champion.

Reserve grand champion honors in the female show went to DALT Cassandra 339C ET, a 3/21/15 Lim-Flex 53% daughter of DALT Abolute Anarchy out of PBRS Up Town Girl exhibited by Beisly Cattle Co. of Nevada, MO. She won Division II. Division I reserve champion: AUTO Danielle 205D ET, a 1/22/16 Lim-Flex 37% daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO. Division II reserve champion: AUTO Casper C ET, a 3/19/15 LimFlex 37% daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B shown by Logan Lakin of Carthage, MO. Division III champion: AUTO Cluster 220C ET, a 2/16/15 Lim-Flex

50% daughter of PVF Insight 0129 out of Carrousel’s Peaches 4330P exhibited by Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO. Division III reserve champion: AUTO Catalina 200C ET, a 1/11/15 daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X shown by Andrew Kautsch of Russellville, MO. Division IV champion: AUTO Belle 292B, a 10/5/14 Lim-Flex 50% daughter of EXAR Classen out of AUTO Gemini 248T exhibited by Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO. Division IV reserve champion: MAGS Brooks ET, a 9/1/14 LimFlex 43% daughter of MAGS Zodiac shown by Jaidyn Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO.

Judge Douglas selected AUTO Tahoe 132C ET as his grand champion bull. The 5/2/15 Lim-Flex 50% son of PVF Insight 0129 out of AUTO Lucky Too 423Y was exhibited by Summers Limousin Ranch/ Montgomery of Independence, MO. He won Division II.

The reserve grand champion bull was SEE Common Law, a 3/4/15 Lim-Flex 62% son of EF Xcessive Force out of AUTO Trinty, exhibited by Scott Edwards of Higginsville, MO. He was the Division II reserve champion. Division I champion bull: TV Cuba, a 1/21/15 87% son of BLR Zeek out of TV Azuki was exhibited by Truett Vermillion of Kincaid, KS. Division III champion bull: GTMO Balfour 08B, a 7/26/14 Fullblood son of CFSV Polled Newstar 730X out of CCRA Taboo 08T was exhibited by the GTMO Partnership of Thornfield, MO.

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Missouri News… Missouri Junior Field Day Held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

he Missouri Limousin Breeders Association held their annual junior field day show Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. Judge Ethan Propp of Adair, Oklahoma, evaluate the 55 head exhibited by juniors from Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The grand champion Progress Steer was RADB 819C, a 3/1/15 1,215-lb. son of Monopoly exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton, MO. The reserve grand champion Progress Steer was SJOC Copperhead 903C, a 4/15/15 992-lb. son of SEEE Year One shown by Sam Callahan of Certerview, MO.

The grand champion bred-and-owned Bull and Division II champion was DEEE Capital Gains ET, a 6/12/15 son of MAGS Y-Axis exhibited by Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO.

The grand champion female and Division II champion was AUTO Chicago 423C, a 9/2/15 Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B exhibited by Logan Lakin of Carthage, MO.

PVF Insight 0129 exhibited by Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO. Division V reserve champion: SHSK Clara ET, a 1/5/15 daughter of MAGS Xyloid shown by Kaitlyn Snyder of Hastings, MN. Division VI champion: MAGS Books ET, a 9/1/14 daughter of MAGS Zodiac exhibited by Jaidyn Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO. Division VI reserve champion: AUTO Belle 292B, a 10/5/14 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B shown by Sam Callahan. The reserve grand champion bredand-owned female was CC’s Champagne 996C, a 12/2/15 Lim-Flex daughter of EF Xcesssive Force exhibited by Coolie Callahan of Jacksonville, MO. The grand champion bred-and-owned female and Division III winner was CRJD Cinnamon Sugar, a 5/2/15 purebred daughter of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO.

Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO, exhibited the reserve grand champion female with his Division I champion. AUTO Danielle 205D ET is a 1/22/16 Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B.

BULL SHOW

Division I champion: TV Cuba 302C, an 11/21/15 son of BLR Zeek exhibited by Truett Vermillion of Kincaid, KS. Division II reserve champion: CC’s Johnny Walker Red, a 5/10/15 son of CC’s Tru Grit 800X shown by Coolie Callahan of Jacksonville, MO.

FEMALE SHOW

Taking home the reserve grand champion and Division III champion bred-and-owned bull banners was GBKR Cru, a 4/29/15 son of ELCX Onward 101Z exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton, MO.

of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO. Division III reserve champion: CC’s Velvet N Chrome, a 5/10/15 daughter of CC’s Uncapped 607U shown by Coolie Callahan. Division IV champion: AUTO Casper C ET, a 3/19/15 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B exhibited by Logan Lakin. Division IV reserve champion: DALT Cassandra 339C ET, a 3/21/15 daughter of DALT Absolute Anarchy shown by Klay Beisly of Nevada, MO. Division V champion: AUTO Cluster 220C ET, a 2/16/15 daughter of

Division I reserve champion: AUTO Caron 469C ET, a 12/4/15 daughter of MAGSWL Usual Suspect 538U exhibited by Logan Lakin. Division II reserve champion: L7 Calamity Jane 588C, a 9/10/15 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X shown by Memphis Peterson of Pukwana, SD. Division III champion: CRJD Cinnamon Sugar, a 5/2/15 daughter

Missouri junior exhibitors at the NALJA summer show in Lexington, KY.

Showmanship winners: Senior Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO; Intermediate Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS; and Junior Zoey Williams of Nevada, MO.

Natalie Schowe Donates to Special Olympics Natalie Schowe of Warrenton, Missouri, donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her steer at the Warren County Fair Livestock Auction to Special Olympics. Her calf weighed 1,095 lbs. and brought $4.00/ lb. Natalie donated half of that money, $1,642.50, back to the Warrenton Special Olympics. She has been in FFA for the past four years. She enjoys spending her summers at county fairs as well as at regional and national shows. Natalie

said her greatest accomplishment was when she traveled to Denver, Colorado, her freshman year and won the Lim-Flex championship at the National Western Stock Show. Natalie credits her brother, Clayton, with having the greatest influence on her, especially in the cattle business.

Supreme Champion

Logan Lakin of Carthage, Missouri, exhibited AUTO Casper C ET, a 3/19/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B out of AUTO Rebeca 292S at the 2016 MSU Block and Bridle Show in Springfield, Missouri. He was named grand champion LimFlex female and went on to be selected as the Supreme Champion Overall Female. Congratulations Logan!

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Nebraska News… Nebraska Junior Beef Expo

he 19th annual Nebraska Junior Beef Expo was held in Norfolk June 3-5, 2016. The allbreeds show is co-sponsored by the

Northeast Community College. Several Nebraska juniors took part in the satellite events as well as the Limousin show.

Husker/Harvest Days Husker/Harvest Days, one of the premier agricultural shows in the upper Midwest, will be September 1315, 2016, in Grand Island, Nebraska. This event features one of the largest displays of farm and ranch machinery and equipment of any show. Cattle from various breeds will be on display in addition to the demonstrations and equipment. For the 31st year in a row, Hunt Limousin

Ranch of Oxford, Nebraska, will have a pen of Limousin cattle along with literature about the breed. Stop by and say hello. This show has grown and developed since its beginning back in 1978. Today, there are more than 100,000 visitors who attend throughout the three days of the show. This show combines traditional values with openness to new ideas and innovation.

HUNT Credentials 37C Wins Canadian Show

Audrey Brawner of Wood Lake, Nebraska, exhibited the champion Lim-Flex heifer. BRAW Ms Xtractor 574C is a 3/18/15 daughter of Wulfs Xtractor. Audrey was also selected as the champion Junior Limousin Showman and the champion in the junior sire summary competition.

Megan Amos of Stapleton, Nebraska, had the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex breeding heifer with JAMO Pld Honey Be 504C, a 2/12/15 daughter of EF Xcessive Force. Megan was also named reserve champion Junior Showman.

Ty Groth exhibited the Grand Champion Limousin Market Steer. He was also named champion senior showman.

Audrey took home the reserve champion banner with her market steer.

Nebraska Eases Rules for Farm Vehicles Nebraska farmers and ranchers will have more freedom to move equipment using a new state vehicle designation. Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Cattlemen announced May 20, 2016, that the new designation will allow producers

to do so without having to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Vehicles that may qualify include trucks, hay grinders, and manure spreaders. Ricketts says the covered farm vehicle designation cuts red tape for agriculture, the state’s largest industry.

Eric Boon, B Bar Cattle of Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, exhibited HUNT Credentials 37C ET at the Prince Albert Exhibition Beef Show August 5, 2016, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

The bull was named Interbreed Junior Champion and went on to be Interbreed Reserve Grand Champion. HUNT Credentials 37C was raised by Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, Nebraska. He sold in 2016 during the National Western Stock Show. He is now co-owned with Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, and Hunt Limousin Ranch. The Canadian semen interest rights are owned by B Bar Cattle.

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NWSS HOTEL UPDATE

he Heartland Limousin Association regrets to inform you we were not able to get a block of rooms at the DoubleTree North for the National Stock Show this year. Due to renovations being made at the hotel, they were not able to give us rooms for the dates we needed. They only had rooms through Tuesday, January 10, 2017. The Limousin Pen and Carload show is Thursday, January 12. That meant guests staying for that show would have to change hotels. The room rates also increased by 20 percent and the buffet breakfast was NOT included with all of rooms. As a result of these concerns, Heartland will look for another hotel that can accommodate our group. The November Heart Beat will have the information if an agreement can be reached with another hotel.

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South Dakota News… Dakota Natural Beef Goes International Dakota Natural Limousin beef has gone international. John Bruner of Winfred, South Dakota, said, “On your next trip to Taiwan, be sure to ask for Limousin beef.” The first shipment of

Dakota Natural Beef arrived in Taipei, Taiwan, July 2, 2016, and will be served and markets in some of Taiwan’s premier restaurants.

Symens Brothers Limousin Featured in the Cattle Business Weekly

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Symens Brothers of Amherst, South Dakota, were featured in the June 1, 2016, issue of the Cattle Business Weekly. The article gave a history of the family operation starting back with grandpa, Harm Symens, purchasing land near Amherst in 1910. For more than a century, the Symens family have cared for and farmed the land, which today supports a diverse farming operation that include crop ground, purebred Limousin cattle, and a feedlot.

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A new addition to the farm has been the hoop barns they have built to house their feedlot cattle. The cattle have responded to the controlled environment with increased gain and no feed waste. Symens Brothers Limousin is a family operation that started back with their grandpa and now his sons and grandsons are actively involved in all aspects of the farm.

Logan DeRungs Receives NBEA Award Logan DeRungs of Ramona, South Dakota, was selected to receive the National Business Education Association (NBEA) Award of Merit for outstanding achievement in business education. The NBEA Professional Awards Program is conducted by the national organization to recognize young educators for their high academic standards. The Award of Merit provides a one-year professional membership to NBEA, an Award of Merit certificate, a year’s subscription to the publications, and recognition in the fall issue of the national magazine.

L o g a n graduated last May from Dakota State Un ive rs it y (DSU) with a bachelor of science in business education. He did his student teaching at Madison High School. Previously, he received a degree from SDSU in agri-business.

South Dakota Juniors Take Part in Spotlight Show

he 2016 South Dakota Summer Spotlight Limousin Show was held Saturday, July 23 at the state fairgrounds in Huron. The activities began July 21 and ended July 24. Amanda Radke and Adam Nielson are the Limousin breed representatives. This is a South Dakota Junior Point Sanctioned Show. All youth between the ages of 8-21 are eligible to take part in this event hosted by the South Dakota Beef Breeds Council. The fairgrounds were a busy place for several days with livestock shows including breeding and market goats, cattle, market lambs and sheep and

pigs. There was also a livestock judging clinic and a team fitting competition. Following the cattle shows on Saturday, the selection of the Top Five Breeding Heifers and Market Animals was held. Judge Kyle Conley of Sulphur, Oklahoma, evaluated the Limousin and Lim-Flex females and the steers in the Summer Spotlight Show. Winners in the showmanship contest were: novice Memphis Peterson, junior Delaney Peterson; and senior Alexa Montagne.

The grand champion Limousin female was California Girl, a 6/1/15 daughter of JGLT Zorro exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point.

Taking home the reserve grand champion banner with his Limousin female was Memphis Peterson of Pukwana. He showed L7 Candy Cane 512C, a 3/23/15 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was L7 Calamity Jane 588C, a 9/10/15 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior exhibited by Memphis Peterson of Pukwana.

The reserve grand champion title in the Lim-Flex female show went to Delaney Peterson of Pukwana with L7 Chiquita 551C, a 3/15/15 daughter of S A V Brilliance.

Bailey Thompson of Mitchell had the grand champion steer, a 1,240-lb. steer sired by Bojo.

The reserve grand champion steer was also sired by Bojo, a 1,170-lb. steer exhibited by Landon Thury of Avon.

Alexa Montagne of Elk Point represented South Dakota at the NALJA summer show in Lexington, KY.

CORRECTION:

The name of the bull purchased by Symens Brothers of Amherst, SD, from Ludens Family Limousin Sale, Viborg, SD, was misnamed and should be LFLC Checking Account 701C.

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Wisconsin News…

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Congratulations Lily Lily Mitchell of Boscobel, Wisconsin, exhibited the grand champion purebred cow-calf pair at the NALJA show in Lexington, Kentucky. Sprng Crks Bambi 4085B is a 3/26/14 red, double polled daughter of Wulfs Warrior 9302W. She showed with her 2/1/16 bull at side by WEBR To Card Shark 1015. Congratulations to the Mitchell family on your success at the national show. Lily, Brooke and Violet Mitchell along with their mom, Amy, and brother, Reid, were busy throughout the week in Lexington helping sell

raffle tickets for the Limi Booster baskets. They were very successful!

World Beef Expo Held at State Fairgrounds The 24th annual World Beef Expo (WBE) will be September 23-25, 2016, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. The WBE encompasses not only breed shows, but also top-notch educational seminars, indoor/outdoor trade shows, and the youth sweepstakes contest. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this event. Last year more than 400 exhibitors from 18 states displayed, exhibited or sold cattle at the WBE. The junior show had 422 entries and the open show had 740 in all of the breeds. On Saturday afternoon, September 24, there is a

multi-breed and club calf showcase sale which brings in both bidders and spectators. The sale, held at 2:30 p.m. September 24, will also be broadcast on DVAuction. Saturday’s events conclude with the Supreme Champion Cattle Drive. The Youth Sweepstakes awards, Showmanship awards and Founders Scholarship will be announced during the Supreme Drive. Bart Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Wauzeka is the Limousin breed representative to the World Beef Expo. Contact Bart or go to the World Beef Expo website, www.worldbeefexpo. com for further information.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? Jordyn Keyes of Knapp, WI, exhibited the reserve grand champion AOB high percentage heifer at the Wisconsin State Fair junior show in West Allis August 8. Judge Randy Daniels of Colbert, GA, selected CELL 5431C, a 9/2/15 purebred daughter of MAGS Yip, for that honor.

Questions on page 24.

1.) Dale Runnion and his wife, June, were pioneers in the breed. He passed away June 11, 2016, at the age of 98. His obituary is printed in this issue of the Heart Beat. 2.) He attended Ohio State University and was a member of the livestock judging team for three years. He received a bachelor of science degree in 1939. 3.) The theme for the new advertising developed in 1978 was “The Word is Limousin.” The next major advertising campaign Dale developed was “Discover the Extra in Limousin Cattle.” The word “extra” appeared quite large on all of the ads and was the teaser to get people to read the ad. 4.) The Runnions were presented an Honorary Membership by the North American Limousin Junior Association in 1985. They were recognized for their dedication and support of the Limousin breed.

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Kyle and Teri Dye, Circle D Limousin of Paola, KS, visited with Ty Heavin, Pinegar Limousin at the Select Breeders Sale held at the Pinegar sale facility, Springfield, MO, April 30.

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The glacial melt from the minerals produced a vivid green color in some lakes It was a Great America Pie sale, in Alaska. tasty too.

No Beverly, you can keep him. Trax Vermillion of Kincaid, KS, enjoyed the attention at the HLA regional show.

Mike Cravens of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Dean Summerbell discuss the world problems at the American Pie Sale in Lebanon on April 17. Charlie Hunt, Oxford, NE, is saddled up and ready to work cows.

Danny Crockett of LaMar, MO, and Joe Latendresse of Oologah, OK, attended the Double A Power Forward Sale April 29 at the 3 Cedars Event Center near Nevada, MO.

Quin Peterson and son, Chrome (second from left), reunited with cousin, Mike, and his aunt and uncle, Elaine and Bob Yackley.

Wendy Peterson and Mark Smith welcomed longtime Peterson sale-goer Ed Junker of Bingham Lake, MN, to their 38th annual sale. Ed purchased bulls at the Peterson’s first sale.

The junior exhibitors representing 21 states participated in the summer NALJA show in Lexington.

It looks like Kelly Fanta of Starbuck, MN, is having fun with the North Dakota State Fair mascot.

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Iowa juniors, their families and Limousin friends enjoyed a delicious meal at their field day.

Congratulations to Phil and Joyce Shipman of Girard, KS, and family; Adysin, Aliston, Lacey and D.J. McCarley; and Tanner Shipman, on Phil and Joyce’s induction into the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association Hall of Fame.

On the NALJA showmanship day in Lexington, KY, exhibitors and parents wore their “Showing for Jordan” t-shirts . Judge Matt Claeys shakes Madison Ratliff’s hand after selecting her heifer grand champion in the purebred show.

Dean Summerbell visited with Kansas breeders Gary and Bruce Schrag at the Select Breeders Sale near Springfield, MO.

Grandpa Gail Ratliff hugs his granddaughter, Madison Ratliff, after she won the purebred show at junior nationals.

The Heartland cruise entered Alaska July 24 with fog shrouding the Inland Passage.

Arkansas breeders Steve and Colte Mosher and Tom Hill rest easy after a busy day showing at the Heartland Regional show.

Bart and Brad Brackman, founders of LAG Industries, are manufacturing Livestock equipment out of their plant in LaMonte, MO. Good luck to them as they begin a new venture!

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NALJA Results… Heartland Juniors Take Part in the Cattle Drive in Kentucky

eartland juniors and their families traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, the week of July 9-14, 2016, for the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress. The week-long event was hosted by the Kentucky Limousin Association. The shows began July 11 with the steers, bred-andowned females, and owned Lim-Flex females judged by Scott Bush of Britton, South Dakota. There were a total of 199 shown Monday in the three shows. The following day, Tuesday, July 12, the shows continued with the Lim-Flex cow-calf pair, Limousin cow-calf pair, bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bulls, bredand-owned Limousin bulls, bred-and-owned LimFlex females and owned Limousin females. Matt Claeys of West Lafayette, Indiana, evaluated the 133 head in the six shows. PUREBRED FEMALE SHOW

The grand champion purebred female and Division V winner was Riverstone Charmed, a 1/31/15 double black, double polled daughter of TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X out of HSF Your Fantasy exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. Riverstone Charmed was also named reserve grand champion in the All-American Futurity Thursday, July 14. The reserve grand champion female and Division IV champion was BC Sister’s Ride 080C, a 4/30/15 black, homozygous polled daughter of DJ Xplosive out of ELMW Rider’s Love 80R shown by Peyton Collum of Guthrie, OK. Heartland Division and Class Winners in the Purebred Show: Division I reserve champion: Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS, with KGUM Crush 501C, an 11/5/15 daughter of MAGS Antelope. Division VI champion: Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS, with SCRN Blaire 126B, a 12/12/14 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis. Class 71: Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD; and Class 74: Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie, KS

LIM-FLEX FEMALE SHOW

The grand champion Lim-Flex female and Division IV champion was Schilling’s Chrome ER, a 3/8/15 homozygous black, polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of Schilling’s Senorita exhibited by Connor Anderson of Topeka, KS. The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female and Division V champion was RLBH Champagne ET, a 2/14/15 black, homozygous polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of EF Yaffa 821Y owned by Rachel Booth of Miami, OK. Heartland Division and Class Winners in the LimFlex Show: Division I champion: Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO, with AUTO Danielle 205D ET, a 1/22/16 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B. Division II champion: Carter Hubbard of Miami, OK, with CELL 5447C ET, a 9/5/15 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. Division V reserve champion: Reese Thoreson of Knoxville, IA, with SHSK Charlotte, a 2/16/15 daughter of OKSU Emblazon 340#. Class 17: Emma Thoreson of Knoxville, IA; Class 23: Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO; Class 26: Mara Anderson of Garner, IA; Class 28: Klay Beisly of Nevada, MO; Class 29: Kevin Linhart of Leon, IA; Class 31: Eva Hinrichsen of Westmoreland, KS; Class 33: Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie, KS; Class 34: Dawson Book of Eldridge, IA; and Class 39: Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO. BRED-AND-OWNED PUREBRED FEMALE SHOW

The grand champion purebred bred-and-owned female was SCRN Blaire 126B, a 12/12/14 double black, polled daughter of Schilling’s Yannis out of Schilling’s Zabrina exhibited by Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS. She was the Division III champion.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female and Division II champion was LLKT Miss Carolina 511C, a 5/26/15 double black, double polled daughter of AUTO Black Coffee 512A out of LLKT Arizona 303A exhibited by Nikki Keeton of Wolfforth, TX. Heartland Division and Class Winners in the Bredand-Owned Show Division I reserve champion: Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS, with KGUM Crush 501C, an 11/5/15 daughter of MAGS Antelope Division II reserve champion: Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO, with CRJD Cinnamon Sugar, a 5/2/15 daughter of MAGS Xyloid. Class 8: Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeyville, KS; and Class 11: Mara Anderson of Garner, IA BRED-AND-OWNED LIM-FLEX FEMALE SHOW

The grand champion Lim-Flex bred-and-owned female was RLBH Champagne ET, a 2/14/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of EF Yaffa 821Y exhibited by Rachel Booth of Miami, OK. She was also the Division III champion. The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex and Division I champion was JCL Cinnamon LNLM 522C, a 10/9/15 double black, double polled daughter of MAGS Yip out of JCL Katniss LNLM 207Z exhibited by Linden Linthicum of Welch, OK. Heartland Division and Class Winners in the Bredand-Owned Lim-Flex Show Division I reserve champion: Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO with CRJD Danica, a 1/15/16 daughter of CRJD Zafir 788Z. Division II champion: Mara Anderson of Garner, IA with RGMA Cover Girl 375C, a 4/26/15 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. Division II reserve champion: Eva Hinrichsen of Westmoreland, KS with EVAH Champagne ET, a 3/6/15 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis. Division III reserve champion: Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO with CAIT Bella 490B, a 9/1/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force.

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The grand champion cow/calf pair was Sprng Crks Bambi 4085B, a 3/26/14 red, double polled daughter of Wulfs Warrior 930W out of PBRS 035X exhibited by Lily Mitchell of Boscobel, WI. She showed with her 2/1/16 bull by WEBR TC Card Shark 1015. PUREBRED BRED-AND-OWNED BULL SHOW The grand champion bred-and-owned bull was DL Crimson 63C, a 12/27/15 red, double polled son of DL X-Actor 552X out of DL Barbara’s Xenon 582X exhibited by Blair Davis of Clyde, TX.

III champion. The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull and Division I champion was HUBB Chrome 922C, a 9/22/15 homozygous black, polled son of MAGS Ali out of MAGS Zalia exhibited by Grant Hubbard of Miami, OK. Heartland Division and Class Winner in the LimFlex Bull Show Division II champion: Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO, with DEEE Capital Gains ET, a 6/12/15 son of MAGS Y-Axis. Division II reserve champion: Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, with JLX Charisma, a 6/5/15 son of MAGS Xukalani. Division III reserve champion: Gage Baker of Fulton, MO, with GBKR Cru, a 4/29/15 son of ELCX Onward 101Z. LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX PROSPECT STEERS The grand champion prospect steer was PC Cash exhibited by Tucker Parkinson, Levelland, TX. The reserve grand champion prospect steer was shown by Andrew Milam of Olmstead, KY, CJLM Catalyst 182C. LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX® PROGRESS STEERS

The reserve grand champion bull was JLX Chisholm, a 12/24/15 homozygous black, double polled son of WLR Direct Hit out of DJ Xerox exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. LIM-FLEX BRED-AND-OWNED BULL SHOW The grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull was CBAR Captain Call, a 4/3/15 homozygous black, double polled son of EF Xcessive Force out of CHR What’s Happenin 121W exhibited by Colt Cunningham of Rose, OK. He was also the Division

Novice showmanship top 10, Champion Keely Schultz, GA

Intermediate Showmanship top 10, Champion Eva Hinrichsen, KS

Collin Ochsner, Kersey, CO, led out the grand champion progress steer, ROMN Caesar 201C. The reserve grand champion progress steer banner went to SCGL War Eagle 508C who was exhbited by Cole Caugman, Mount Sidney, VA.

Junior showmanship top 10, Champion Logan Chachere, TX

Senior Showmanship top 10, Champion Klay Beisley, MO

Heartland Satellite Winners at the Kentucky Cattle Drive Heartland juniors participated in a variety of activities during their week-long stay in Lexington, Kentucky. Those members who placed in the satellite events or received special honors were recognized during the banquet Thursday, July 14 at the Clarion Hotel. State Sweepstakes: Kansas 3rd Individual Sweepstakes: Caitlyn Ochsner, CO, 1st; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO, 2nd; Brooke Falk, KS, 5th; Kelsie Waitt,IN, 6th; and Drake Wood, MO, 8th. Team Fitting: Iowa: Cade Van Vliet, Aaron Linhart, Emma Thoreson, Reece Thoreson, 1st; Kansas: Chase Ratliff, Tanner Walden, McKenna Richardson, Madison Ratliff, 2nd State Poster Contest: Iowa 1st Cow-Camp: (Junior) Kansas/Arkansas/Virginia: McKenna Richardson, Eli Swint, Timber Vermillion, Samantha Moore, 1st; Kansas/Arkansas: Garrett Walden, Ani Rexwinkle, Tatum Fuhrman, Truett Vermillion, 2nd; (Senior) Kansas: Kaylee Gum, Eva Hinrichsen, Tanner Walden, Garrett Falk, 1st; Minnesota/South Dakota: Anna Johnson, Amber Johnson, Alexa Montagne, 2nd Judging Contest: (Novice) Violet Mitchell, WI, 3rd (Junior) McKenna Richardson, KS, 1st; Jaidyn Wood, MO, 3rd; Mikah Edwards, MO, 4th (Intermediate) Connor Anderson, KS, 3rd; Kaylee Gum, KS, 4th; Drake Wood, MO, 5th (Senior) Brandon Gilfillan, IL, 3rd; Brooke Falk, KS, 5th (Adult) Dallas VanDerWal, SD, 2nd; Julie Montagne, SD, 5th (State Teams) Kansas: McKenna Richardson, Connor Anderson, Kaylee Gum, 1st, Missouri: Drake Wood, Cody Heavin, Jaidyn Wood, 3rd Public Speaking: (Novice) Brooke Mitchell, WI, 3rd; Violet Mitchell, WI, 5th (Junior) Collin Ochsner, CO, 4th; Mikah Edwards, MO, 5th (Intermediate) Ashlyn Ochsner, CO, 2nd; Grant Hubbard, OK, 4th (Senior) Caitlyn Ochsner, CO, 1st; Kelsie Waitt, IN, 3rd; Brooke Falk, KS, 4th Magazine Advertisement: (Novice) Austin Hunt, MO, 4th; (Junior) McKenna Richardson, KS, 2nd; Mikah Edwards, MO, 3rd; Lydia Hunt, MO, 4th; (Intermediate) Grant Hubbard, OK, 3rd; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO, 5th; (Senior) Caitlyn Ochsner, CO, 2nd; Kelsie Waitt, IN, 4th Photo Contest: Cattle: (Novice) Austin Hunt, MO, 2nd; (Junior) Lydia Hunt, MO, 4th; (Intermediate) Drake Wood, MO, 4th; (Senior) Amber Johnson, MN, 1st; Brooke Falk, KS, 2nd; Kelsie Waitt, IN, 3rd; Anna Johnson, MN, 4th; Non-Cattle: (Novice) Gage Baker, MO, 2nd; Quade Edwards, MO, 4th (Junior) Collin Ochsner, CO, 4th (Intermediate) Kaylee Gum, KS, 1st; Ashlyn Ochsner, CO, 2nd; Shelby Hubbard, OK, 4th; (Senior) Nick Duckett, IA, 1st; Caitlyn Ochsner, CO, 2nd.

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Heartland Sale Reports Double A Hosts Power Forward Sale at 3 Cedars Event Center

ennis Alt and Cole Abele of Double A Land & Cattle, Nevada, Missouri, hosted their first four-breed cattle sale at the new 3 Cedars Event Center located near Nevada April 29, 2016. Consignors of Limousin genetics on the sale were Double A Land & Cattle; Glendenning J Bar J Ranch of Lebanon, Missouri; and Graven Land & Cattle of Lebanon, Missouri. The sale was managed by KK Seedstock and Bill Helton served as the sale consultant.

The 40-lot sale offered nine Limousin females. Angus, Red Angus and Simmental genetics also sold to a large group of buyers assembled for the sale. The video auction with the cattle on display featured several females consigned by producers from Missouri, Kansas and Alberta, Canada. Chisum Peterson of Chamberlain, South Dakota was the auctioneer. The top-selling Limousin lot was consigned by Glendenning J Bar J Limousin. Limolyn Xilda, an

11/2/10 red, homozygous polled daughter of Anchor B “The Shmooze” out of Limolyn New Trend was purchased along with her 2/10/16 red, homozygous heifer out of Wulfs X Factor by Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, for $10,000. Adam Ashby, Jacob Duncan, and Klay Beisley of Nevada, Missouri, purchased DALT Dark Star, a 9/1/15 Lim-Flex 50% daughter of TYEJ-TNGC Formula One 321 out of MAGS Unsparing for $4,000.

Dennis Alt welcomed the crowd to the Power Forward Sale.

A large crowd of buyers gathered near Nevada, MO, for the Power Forward Sale.

The 3 Cedars Event Center near Nevada, MO.

Cole Abele and Dennis Alt thank Adam Ashby and Jacob Duncan for their purchase of the high-selling Lim-Flex open heifer at the Power Forward Sale.

Terry Graven of Graven Land & Cattle, Lebanon, MO, consigned Lim-Flex females to the Power Forward Sale.

Rob and Marci Mathews of Highland Stock Farms, Braggs Creek, AB, Canada, visited with Terry Gravens of Lebanon, MO, and ringmen DeRon Heldermon and Andy Rest.

Great American Pie Sale Held in Lebanon

he 11th annual “Great American Pie” sale was Sunday, April 17, 2016. It was a busy weekend at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Missouri. The Missouri Limousin Breeders

Association held their annual meeting and benefit auction Saturday, April 16, and co-sponsored the American Pie Sale with the Heart of Missouri Limousin Association.

Consignors on the sale were Abele Cattle Co., Baker Limousin Farms, Brent Boyce, Buck Ridge Limousin, Chisholm Trail Farms, Double A Land & Cattle, 4H Limousin, Garrison Limousin, Glendenning J Bar J

Jack Glendenning, J Bar J Limousin, thanked Ken Ragsdell, Rockin R Limousin of Rolla, MO for his purchase of the top-selling female consigned by the Glendennings.

Randy and Andrew Norris of Mountain Grove, MO, purchased the high-selling bull from Ron and Shirley Peckman, Prairie Creek Limousin of Richards, MO.

The volume buyer at the American Pie sale was Rick Gaston of Caledonia, MO, the 2016 Missouri Commercial Producer of the Year. Gaston purchased three females, two embryo packages and a bull.

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Heartland Sale Reports Limousin, Graven Land & Cattle, Little’s Limousin, M&R Limousin, Prairie Creek Ranch and Rocky Ridge Limousin. The top-selling female was AUTO Country Girl 262Z, a 9/2/12 Fullblood daughter of Harvest Olympus out of Laura’s Echelon consigned by Glendenning J Bar J Limousin of Lebanon, Missouri. Ken Ragsdell, Rockin’ R Limousin of Rolla, Missouri, paid $5,000 for half interest in the female bred to SOGF Special K. Rockin’ R Limousin also purchased J Bar J Country Gal 517C, a 3/31/15 Fullblood daughter of AUTO Cliff Hanger 194D out of AUTO Country Girl 262Z for $3,000. The top-selling pair was consigned by 4H Limousin of Frohna, Missouri. AUTO 684X is a 9/14/10 black, double polled daughter of Wulfs Urban Cowboy 2149U out of AAJM Sweetness 884S and sold bred to

SYES Best Buy. M&B Limousin of Lee’s Summit MO purchased the cow for $2,950. Her 9/11/15 double black bull by MAGS Zaran, NAHU Capital One 40C, was purchased by Coosa River Cattle Co. of Pell City, Alabama, for $1,500. The top-selling bull was CWLR Boot Strap, a 9/16/14 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 68% son of CWLR Prairie Bluestem out of CWLR Miss Half Dollar consigned by Ron and Shirley Peckman, Prairie Creek Limousin of Richards, Missouri. The bull was purchased by Randy Norris of Mountain Grove, Missouri, for $4,900. The second high-selling bull was CALO 1000B, a 10/1/14 double black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75% son of CALO Brickyard 902W out of L7 Yuma

Averages: 25 Bulls........................................................ $3,416 8.5 Pairs......................................................... 3,682 13 Bred females.............................................. 2,550 4 Open females............................................... 1,800 Total: 50.5 lots.............................................. $2,960 Embryos totaled........................................... $5,125 Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson Sale management: KK Seedstock Consultants Sale consultants: Grassroots Consulting & Helton Consulting

Glenn and Martha Becker of Richland, MO, purchased three females at the sale.

Mike Cravens of Lee’s Summit, MO, was a volume buyer of three females at the American Pie Sale.

Longtime Limousin breeders Perry and Donetta Robertson of Oldfield, MO, sold their last few females at the American Pie Sale. The MLBA will miss their great contribution to the breed.

122Y consigned by Abele Cattle Co. of El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Gary Marso of Crocker, Missouri, purchased the bull for $4,550.

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s the day length shortens, plants become more mature and lower in protein content. However, the protein requirements for growth, milk production and body condition maintenance of beef cattle do not decrease, Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, says in a news release. Protein supplementation of low-quality, low-protein forages results in a “positive associative effect.” This effect occurs as supplemental protein available to the “bugs” in the rumen allows them to digest the forage more completely and more rapidly. Therefore, the cow gets more out of the forage she consumes, she digests it more quickly and is ready to eat more forage in a shorter period of time. Data from Oklahoma State University illustrates this. Prairie hay used in one study was less than 5 percent crude protein. When the ration was supplemented with 1.75 lbs. of cottonseed meal per day, retention times of the forage was reduced 32 percent, which resulted in an increase in feed intake of 27 percent. Because hay intake was increased, the animal has a better chance of meeting the protein and energy requirement without supplementing other feeds. Because retention time was decreased, one could postulate the protein supplementation in this situation also increased Digestibility of the forage. If the forage is low in protein (less than 8 percent crude protein), a small amount of supplemental protein such as cottonseed meal, soybean meal, or one of the higher protein by-product feeds, could increase the amount of Digestibility of the forage fed. This strategy requires ample forage is available to take advantage of the “positive associative effect.”

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Heartland Sale Reports L7 Bar Hosts 38th Annual Production Sale

unny skies and 70 degree weather greeted commercial and seedstock breeders to the L7 Bar ranch near Pukwana, South Dakota, April 13, 2016. Rod, Wendy, Cade and Erica Peterson held their 38th annual production sale, which now features a video presentation of the cattle. The live cattle were in display next to the sale building. The top-selling bull was L7 5010C, 4/14/15 red, double polled son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of Miss L7 902W. Larry Stern of Freeman, South Dakota, purchased the bull for $11,250. Greg Smith of Marion, North Dakota, purchased L7 4071B, a 10/15/14 homozygous black, polled son of L7 Xtreme 006X out of Miss L7 828U for $10,000. L7 5038C, a 3/20/15 homozygous black, double polled son of Wulfs Yukon Trail 8084Y out of Miss L7 221Z, was purchased by Rick Renner of Erickson, Nebraska, for $8,750. L7 5018C, a 4/15/15 red, double polled son of L7 Zero Hour 2066Z out of Miss L701 010X, was purchased by Earl Parsons of Milesville, South Dakota, for $7,750. Earl Parson’s also purchased L7 5021C, a 3/25/15 red, polled son of L7 Zero Hour 2066Z out of Miss L7 030X for $7, 250. Bill Wilhelm of Wilhelm Limousin, Sundance, Wyoming, purchased the high-selling female. Miss L7 504C, a 3/8/15 red, double polled daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of Miss L7 006X brought $6,200. The volume buyer was Rick King of Philip, South Dakota, with eight bulls.

Averages: 4 Fall yearling bulls......................................$5,563 48 Yearling bulls............................................ 4,297 4 Open females.............................................. 4,067 Total: 58 Lots................................................$4,360 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale consultants: Grassroots Consulting & MC Marketing

Oats for Fall Pasture or Hay By Bruce Anderson, NE Extension Forage Specialist

Larry Stern of Freeman, SD, purchased the highselling bull at the Peterson sale.

David Schriever, daughter, Ashley, and father-in-law, Rick King, of Philip, SD, were volume buyers with eight bulls.

Jay Langdeau of Ft. Pierre, SD, purchased two bulls from the Peterson offering

Earl Parsons of Milesville, SD, purchased two bulls .

Rod Peterson appreciated the Winkler Bros. from Wagner, SD, who purchased bulls from the offering.

all is just around the corner. Could you use some extra pasture or hay in late September and October? Oats might be your answer. Oats may be one of our most under-used fall forages. That’s right. Plain old dull oats. It grows fast, thrives under cool fall conditions, has good feed value, and can produce over two tons of hay or pasture yet this year. Plus, it dies out over winter, so it protects soil without causing planting problems next spring. To plant oats, drill about three bushels of oats per acre in early August for maximum yield potential. A fully prepared seedbed usually is best, but you can plant oats directly into wheat stubble or other crop residues if weeds are killed ahead of planting. Even flying oats onto corn fields severely damaged by weather or to be chopped early for silage can work, although rye tends to work better for flying on seed. Avoid fields with herbicide carryover, and topdress 40

pounds of nitrogen per acre unless the previous crop was heavily fertilized. With good moisture, oats will be ready to graze about six to eight weeks after emergence. Calves and yearlings can gain over two pounds per day. But be careful to avoid grass tetany on lush oat pasture; ask your veterinarian if you should supplement with magnesium. Also, don’t suddenly turn livestock out on oat pasture if they have been grazing short or dry pastures. Sudden respiratory problems can occur. For hay, cut oats soon after plants begin to dry out following a killing freeze, or cut earlier if plants reach a desirable growth stage. Oats can accumulate nitrates, so test hay before feeding. If you have good soil moisture, give fall oats a try. Some of your best forage growth may still be ahead of you.

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By Rockin’ R Ranger 880Y and bred to Posthaven P Bradford (who also sells)

Rockin’R Ranger 880Y HOMO Polled Fullblood ENGD Unbridled 832U x SVL Polled Nancy 443T BW: 3.5 WW: 78 YW: 88 MK: 23 SC: 0.5 YG: -.35 CW: 21 RE: .58 MB: -.42 $MI: 41

SVL Polled Franchise 986Z Polled Fullblood SVL Polled Advance 534U x EAFF Amber Pearl 419M BW: 2.7 WW: 56 YW: 62 MK: 33 SC: 0.0 YG: -.47 CW: 4 RE: .52 MB: -.36 $MI: 37

Posthaven P Bradford in with the bred heifers.

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Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

Heartland Sale Reports Pinegar Limousin Holds Road to Lexington Sale

inegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri, held their Road to Lexington show-heifer prospect sale at their sale facility on the ranch April 30, 2016. There were 25 show-heifer prospects featured. A benefit of the sale was that Pinegar Limousin paid the entry fees and hotel accommodations in Lexington, Kentucky, for the buyers who showed the heifers in the 2016 NALJA summer show. The top-selling prospect was AUTO Countess 266C ET, a 3/25/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of AUTO King James 162Z out of EXLR Luvly 080T. John and Jenny Gramblin of Nowata, Oklahoma, purchased the heifer for $11,500 for their son, Dalton. Amanda Taylor of Carthage, Missouri, purchased AUTO Chicago 423C, a 9/2/15 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B out of AUTO Gemini 248T for $9,500. Also bringing $9,500 was AUTO Cym 414C, a 10/21/15 black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of

PVF Insight 0129 out of EXLR Molly 7103. She was purchased by Dominic Ruppert of Witt, Illinois. AUTO Callaghan 449C, a 10/20/15 black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B out of EXLR Molly 7103 was purchased by Lana Sherry of Yukon, Oklahoma, for $9,250. AUTO Luv 281C, a 6/28/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of EXAR Luvly 080T was purchased by Prichard Farms of Brush Creek, Tennessee, for $8,750. Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, Missouri, took home AUTO Cristy 268C, a 4/2/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B out of MAGS Ginnie 9883X for $8,000. Rachel Booth of Miami, Oklahoma, purchased the top-selling pick of the 12 elite, young November/ December heifers. She selected AUTO 297C, an 11/9/15 black, double polled Lim-Flex 69% daughter of MAGS Ali for $8,000.

Average: 25 Open heifers............................................ $7,060 Auctioneer C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Consultants: American Cattle Services, Grassroots Consulting, Helton Consulting, MC Marketing & R&R Marketing

Derek Paradise and Amanda Gentry of Carthage, MO purchased a high-selling female from the Road to Lexington Sale.

John and Jenny Gramblin and their children, Briley and Dalton, of Nowata, OK, purchased the highselling female at the Pinegar Road to Lexington sale.

Randy and Joan Meyer and Dominic Ruppert of Legacy Farms, Witt, IL, were buyers at both the “Road to Lexington” and the “Select Breeders Sale.” Ed Pinegar and Mikah Edwards thanked them for their support.

In Memoriam Dale F. Runnion, editor and publisher of purebred c a t t l e magazines and noted breed promoter, died June 11, 2016, in Longmont, Colorado, at the age of 98. Services were held June 18 at the LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont. He was born and raised on a livestock and grain farm in Van Wert County, Ohio. Dale was active in 4-H, showing steers at the county fair, and judging livestock. In 1934 he and two friends won the state judging competition and represented Ohio at the 4-H Congress at the International

Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Dale majored in animal husbandry and meat science at Ohio State University. He was a member of the livestock judging team. After graduation, he worked as a cattle buyer before being drafted into the Army. He served as a captain in a training battalion of the Medical Administration Corps during World War II. He saw duty in the Pacific as the adjutant of the hospital on Iwo Jima. He was honorably discharged as a major in 1946. He started his career in livestock journalism in 1949 as field representative for the Chicago Drovers Journal. After working for the Angus Journal and as Marketing Manager with Ankony Angus from 1952 to 1970, Dale returned to publishing in 1971, founding the International Limousin Journal in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Runnion’s editorial and marketing efforts were instrumental in promoting

Gene and Vicki Brehm of San Antonio, TX were buyers at the Pinegar Road to Lexington Sale .

the growth of the Limousin breed in the United States throughout the 1970s. He sold the Limousin Journal in 1979 and worked as a consultant managing the Angus Journal. In 1983 Dale and Dan Wedman founded the Limousin World, which became the official publication of the Limousin breed. He remained publisher emeritus of the magazine until his death. Dale also edited and published the History of Limousin in North America. In recognition of his accomplishments, Runnion’s portrait was hung in a collection of the Saddle and Sirloin Club in 1988. This collection resides at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville. Dale was president of the Livestock Publications Council, and France awarded him the Chevalier de l’Ordre du Merite Agricole. He was also inducted in the Halls of Fames of the North American Limousin Foundation,

the American Angus Association, and the Ohio State University Animal Science Department. Dale was best known for the people he recruited, trained and inspired. In his career he managed to combine traditional values learned on the family farm, the most current industry developments, and the modern media sciences of advertising and marketing to promote the growth of the registered cattle breeds. Dale received accolades from cattle people both nationally and worldwide. Dale is survived by his wife, June and four children; two sons, Jim, Chicago, Illinois, and John, Birmingham, Alabama; two daughters, Joy Pruitt, Naples, Florida and Lee, Lakewood, Colorado; stepchildren Steven Erickson of Longmont and Karen Erickson of Ft. Collins; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

Heartland Sale Reports Select Breeders Limousin Sale Held at Pinegar Sale Facility

he Select Breeders Limousin Sale was held at the Pinegar sale facility near Springfield, Missouri, following Pinegar’s Road to Lexington Sale April 30, 2016. There were 14 consignors from six states who offered 60 lots. Consignors from Missouri were Brent Boyce, Buck Ridge Limousin, Mikah Edwards, Kautsch Limousin, M&R Limousin, Pinegar Limousin and Shelby Skinner. Those from other states included three from Oklahoma; Chisholm Trail Farms, Diamond Hill Cattle Company, and P Bar S Ranch; along with B.F. Evans Farms of Kentucky, Linhart Limousin of Iowa, Owen Cattle Co. of Tennessee, and Sugar Bush Cattle of Michigan. The top-selling lot was DHIL Touch Me Gently 5798C, a 4/22/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled 80% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of PBRS Touch Me Gently 798T. Tubmill Creek Farms of

New Florence, Pennsylvania, purchased the heifer consigned by Diamond Hill Cattle Company of Nichols Hill, Oklahoma, for $20,000. SBLX Suzanne 403B, a 2/19/14 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of TC Aberdeen 759 out of MAGS Susanne was consigned by Sugar Bush Limousin. The female, bred to AUTO Cruze 132X for a September calf, was bought by Pinegar Limousin for $12,500. Dewitt Brothers of Little Rock, Arkansas, purchased AUTO Stella 470B, a 10/28/14 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 62% daughter of AUTO King James 162Z out of SBLX Umbrella 305U bred to AUTO Cruze 132X for a September calf consigned by Pinegar Limousin for $12,250 WinVue Farms of Rogersville, Tennessee, and Cross Creek Farms of Gray, Tennessee, teamed up to purchase the Pinegar consignment AUTO Paris

406B, a 9/7/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of EXAR Denver 2002B out of EF Yadda Yadda 809Y. The heifer, bred to AUTO Cruze 132X, brought $9,900. The top-selling family went for a total of $15,500. AUTO Acadia 248A, a 2/21/13 black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS Yip out of Carrousel’s Peaches 4330P sold with her 3/3/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% calf by AUTO Road Miles 140 for $6,750 to Caleb Miller of Strafford, Missouri. The daughter of AUTO Acadia, AUTO Queen 1248C, a 3/21/15 black, homozygous polled daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X was purchased by DeWitt Brothers for $8,750. The top-selling bull was AUTO Tahoe 132C, a 5/2/15 homzygous black, homozygous polled LimFlex 50% son of PVF Insight 0129 out of AUTO Luckie Too 423Y. He was consigned by Pinegar Limousin and purchased by Summers Limousin of Independence, Missouri, for $8,100. AUTO Deep Water 124C, a 5/2/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred son of AUTO Cruze 132X out of KRVN Spritzer 243S, also consigned by Pinegar Limousin, was purchased by Pinnell Limousin of Cuba, Missouri, for $7,000.

Ed Pinegar welcomed the crowd to his “Road to Lexington” Sale and the the “Breeders Select” Sale at his sale facility near Springfield, MO.

Mikah Edwards of Ash Grove thanks Bentley London of Collinsville, TX, for purchasing the heifer she consigned to the Select Breeders Sale.

Total: 60 Lots.........................................................$5,485 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Consultants: American Cattle Services, Grassroots Consulting, Helton Consulting, MC Marketing & R&R Marketing

Ed Pinegar appreciated Steve Summers, Independence, MO, for his purchase of the highselling bull offered at the Select Breeders Sale.

Helen, Larry and Katie Pinnell, Andrew Nichols and Alana and Aven of Cuba, MO, purchased a highselling bull from the Select Breeder Sale.

Junior Winstead, WinVue Limousin of Rogersville, TN, purchased a high-selling bred female consigned by Pinegar Limousin at the Select Breeders Sale.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

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

Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Most used herd prefix assigned by NALF _______________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________City/State/Zip __________________________________________ Phone/Email _______________________________________________________________________________ The undersigned herein applies for membership in the HLA with all rights and privileges outlined in the HLA constitution and bylaws.

Signature __________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to the HLA, clip and return this membership application & $50 to: Dean Summerbell, HLA, 23244 Gopher Dr, East Bethel, MN 55005-1701

Vol. 24 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2016

Junior Beat Kansas juniors met during their field day in Garnett to plan their trip to Lexington, KY, for the NALJA summer show.

Violet Mitchell caught a few zzzz’s at the HLA Regional show.

Some of the Kansas juniors who participated in the Kansas Field Day are pictured with the officers, seated in the 2nd row: Maycee Ratliff, treasurer; McKenna Richardson, vice president; Brooke Falk, president; Garrett Falk, secretary; and junior advisor, Jennifer Richardson. Aspen Hennessy, Des Lacs, ND, has campaigned CELL 5036C, a 2/4/15 Lim-Flex daughter of PVF Insight 0129, successfully at many shows. She most recently was named grand champion female at the North Dakota State Fair open show and reserve grand champion in the junior show.

Beverly Summerbell congratulated Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO, and Kaitlyn Boyer of Weldon, IA, as the 2016 recipients of the Ron and Carolyn Holland Scholarships.

POWER Conference in Manhattan, Kansas

he 2016 POWER Conference for Limousin and Gelbvieh juniors was August 4-7 at the Stout Center, Kansas State University, in Manhattan, Kansas. The conference featured speakers, hands-on experiences and visits to ranches. Participants heard an interesting speech given by Mitch Holthus, play-by-play announcer for the Kansas City Chiefs. They also enjoyed an informative discussion from Gene Raymond and Frank Graham from the Graham School for Cattlemen and Women on proper AI techniques and procedures. Following the classroom work, the juniors were allowed to palpate live cows, simulating pregnancy checking. The juniors took part in several workshops including sales, veterinary feed directives, and preparing videos advocating the beef industry. After the workshops, the group traveled to the Kansas State Feed Mill where they saw the feedlot, stocker units and other parts of Kansas State. Overall, there were many positive comments about learning experiences the juniors had, the fun times playing laser tag and bowling, and the opportunity to get to know juniors from both breeds.

Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS, took part in the POWER conference August 4-7, 2016, in Manhattan, KS, cosponsored by the Limousin and Gelbveih Junior Associations. She is pictured with Anna Johnson, NALJA president (left) and Willie the Wildcat. Kaylee said she learned a lot, enjoyed the hands-on experiences, and is especially interested in animal science and genetics.

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Junior Beat NALJA Seats Leadership The 2016-2017 NALJA board of directors and officers were elected at the summer show in Lexington, Kentucky. Front row: Anna Johnson, president; Ethan Freund, vice president; Callie Hicks, secretary; Will Blaydes, treasurer; and Layton Schur, ex-officio. Back row: Katie Campbell, director of activities; Katie Hurt, Dominic Ruppert, Randa Taylor, Aaron Linhart and Devan Cox.

Missouri juniors Brooke Heavin and Mikah Edwards displayed the benefit auction items at the MLBA annual meeting in Lebanon, April 16.

Konrad and Kacey Boyer of Weldon, IA, made clean up at the junior field day fun with the hose. Water is such a attractive alternative to work.

The stalls at the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress in Lexington, KY, this summer. Tenley Edwards of Higginsville, MO, celebrated her 6th birthday at the Missouri Field Day June 5 in Springfield.

Truett Vermillion of Kincaid, KS, got down in the mud.

Luke and Zach Snyder of Ft. Scott, KS, purchased heifers from the Road to Lexington and Select Breeder Sales . Ty Heavin of Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO, thanked them for their support.

Rachel Booth Receives Sullivan Supply/ Stock Show University Scholarship

Meeting time at the Iowa Field Day.

ullivan Supply/Stock Show University awards scholarships every year to deserving young people across the United States. The program started in 2008 and since the inception of the Distinguished $20,000 Scholarship program, they have given over $140,000 to a group of talented young people. This year, they received 1,336 applications from 44 states and Canada. One of the 20 recipients was Rachel Booth of Miami, Oklahoma. Rachel has been actively involved in the Limousin breed for many years, served on the NALJA board of directors, and has had many champions in local, regional, and national shows. Congratulations Rachel!

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Junior Beat Ashly Scrivner of Philip, SD, enjoyed sitting on the bull pens at the Peterson L7 Bar sale in Pukwana, SD.

Brooke Heavin of Springfield, MO, congratulated Dalton Edwards of Higginsvilles, MO, who purchased a show heifer from the Pinegar Road to Lexington Sale.

Still a boy at heart. Cole Kaufman of Mount Sidney, VA, takes time to play with the toy trucks in the shavings with Reid Mitchell of Boscobel, WI, during the NALJA summer show in Lexington, KY.

The Iowa group won the poster contest at the NALJA show in Lexington, KY.

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