2017 Heart Beat Sept/Oct 2017

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • SEPT/OCT 2017 Escape to Grand Island, the 2017 NALJA show hosted by Heartland Limousin Association.

NEWS Back In Time...................... 5 & 16 Covering Ground.........................4 Fullblood Limousin Alliance......27 Heartland Calendar......................3 Heartland Highlights...................8 Junior Beat.................................10 NALJA & AALF Results...... 30-33 On The Road Again............. 6 & 7 Sales..................................... 34-42

STATE NEWS Iowa News........................ 12 & 14 Kansas News.................... 16 & 17 Minnesota News........................18 Missouri News........... 20, 21 & 22 Nebraska News...........................24 South Dakota News...................25 Wisconsin News.........................26

Hunt Limousin Ranch Named BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year

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unt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, Nebraska, was presented with the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Sedstock Producer of the Year award June 2, 2017, during the group’s 49th annual meeting and symposium in Athens, Georgia. This award is presented annually to a producer in recognition of their dedication to improving the beef industry at the seedstock level.

Pictured are (from left) Marty Ropp, Normal, IL, 2016-2017 BIF president; with recipients Charlie Hunt, Jenna Hunt and Daniel Hunt; along with Jay Carlson, BEEF magazine, award sponsor.

The Charles Hunt family operation began in the 1960s after Charlie attended the University of Nebraska. Currently, the 6,500-acre diversified operation

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Kevin Ochsner Receives the BIF Ambassador Award

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Pictured are (from left) Marty Ropp, 2016-2017 BIF president; recipient Kevin Ochsner; Josh White, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association executive director of producer education; and Donnell Brown, 2017-2018 BIF president.

Heartland Limousin Association 23244 Gopher Drive East Bethel, MN 55005

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Chisholm Trail Farms...................7 Crockett Rose Branch Ranch........5 Denison Limousin......................13 Double R Limousin.....................3 Edleman Ranch..........................37 Foundation Sale III....................41 Fullblood Limousin Alliance......19 Gaston 7 Cross Ranch..................9 Heart of Missouri Sale................23 Leonard Limousin......................26 LIMI-Gene................................39 LVLS - LV Bar............................35 Minnesota Beef Expo.................42 Nolz Limousin...........................27 Peterson Limousin........................6 Pinegar Limousin....... 11, 28 & 29 Posthaven Limousin ..................18 Reyman Reds.............................26 Rockin’ R Ranch........................15 ROM’N Limousin.................. IBC Vorthmann Limousin.............. IFC Wulf Cattle........................... OBC

consists of dryland and irrigated corn, soybeans, alfalfa, wheat, and grassland

evin Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado, received the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Ambassador Award June 2, 2017, during the group’s 49th annual meeting and symposium in Athens Georgia. This award is given annually by BIF to a member of the media for his or her efforts in spreading the news of BIF and its principles to a larger audience.

Ochsner was raised on a cattle operation near Fort Collins, Colorado; he attended Colorado State University (CSU), and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness.

During undergraduate studies, Ochsner was a member of the CSU livestock judging team, earning high individual honors at the National Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest. He was actively involved in FFA, serving as a national FFA officer in 1987-1988. In 1997, Kevin earned his master’s degree in management from the Krannert School of Business at Purdue University.

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View online catalog and pictures in early September www.vorthmannlimousin.com

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

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supporting 300 cows, private-treaty bulls and replacement females.

The goal at Hunt Limousin Ranch is to “Conserve the land for future generations, keep current and knowledgeable on the leading cattle issues, provide high-quality cattle for a fair price, and treat people with honesty and integrity.”

Collecting and utilizing performance records form the backbone of their business. When they started in the purebred Limousin business, the family developed the “Hunt Herd Manager” computer program to track breeding data, calf data, cow and sire data, mailing lists, customer purchases, and files where they can enter and track expected progeny differences (EPDs).

The Hunt family believes strongly in total herd reporting, and do this through the North American Limousin Foundation’s Limousin Inventory Management System (LIMS) program.

Throughout the years, the Hunt family has implemented programs

to stay on the cutting-edge of seedstock production. In 1995, they started a customer buy-back program. In 2000, when their son, Dan, graduated from the University of Nebraska and returned home to the ranch, they expanded their heifer development program, bull sales, embryo transfer work, and row-crop farming ventures.

Hunt genetics have been used all over the globe, including Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Bulls have been on display at the National Western Stock Show for the past 32 years.

This family has been active at the local, state, regional and national levels. Dan and Charlie have served on the board of directors for the Nebraska Limousin Association, the Heartland Limousin Association, and the North American Limousin Foundation. They also exhibit cattle at the Nebraska State Fair, the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic, and the National Western Stock Show.

Charlie and his wife, Nancy, have four children; David, Susan, Sally and Dan, and nine grandchildren.

HEARTLAND CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER_______________________________ 1

South Dakota State Fair Open Show - Huron, SD

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Minnesota State Fair Open Show - St. Paul, MN

12-14 Husker/Harvest Days - Grand Island, NE 14

Kansas State Fair Open Show - Hutchinson, KS

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LVLS-LV Bar Production Sale - Plainville, KS

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Midwest Classic Open Show, Clay County Fair - Spencer, IA

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Edelman Ranch Steer & Heifer Online Sale, Willow Lake, SD

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Gaston 7 Cross Ranch “Fall Spectacular” - Caledonia, MO

30 Vorthmann Limousin “Focus on Family Values” Private Treaty Sale Treynor, Iowa

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The Foundation Sale III - Bowling Green, KY

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Heart of Missouri Sale, Laclede County Fairgrounds - Lebanon, MO

19-22 Minnesota Beef Expo, MN State Fairgrounds - St. Paul, MN 22 Minnesota Beef Expo Junior Limousin Show, MN State Fairgrounds St. Paul, MN 24

ROM’N Limousin Fall “Spooktacular” Online Sale - Arlington, SD

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American Royal Open & Junior Limousin Shows - Kansas City, KS

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Red Revival III Online Female Sale - MC Marketing

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Wies Limousin & Friends Sale - Wellsville, MO

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Brown Land & Cattle Co. Sale - Diamond, MO

Ochsner, continued from front cover

provided strategic planning, marketing consulting, sales/management training, and keynote speaking services to some of the country’s largest animal health, crop protection, seed, feed and farm machinery companies and agricultural organizations.

The role Kevin is best known for began in 2009 when he mastered the teleprompter and became the host of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen TV show, seen weekly on RFD-TV. Kevin advocates for beef cattle improvement

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through 30 original shows each year reaching more than 540,000 unique viewers annually.

Kevin and his wife, Julie, have three children; Caitlyn, Ashlyn and Collin.

Together they manage their herd of 125 registered Limousin and Lim-Flex cows and produce irrigated corn, alfalfa, and grass hay along the South Platte River. In addition to marketing bulls to commercial cow-calf operations, the Ochsner family also operates Ochsner Tenderlean Beef, a small branded-beef company that markets beef directly to consumers along the Front Range of Colorado.

Testing Shows Alfalfa’s Feed Value for Cows

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ows may eat alfalfa enthusiastically, but testing samples for nutritional value is important for the health of the herd, says Andrew McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist.

“Cows and horses think alfalfa looks like candy, smells like candy and tastes like candy,” McCorkill says in an Extension news release.

However, not all hay that looks good is good hay. Not all good hay looks good. The only way to know is by testing samples to determine the nutritional value.

McCorkill spoke at a recent MU Extension alfalfa tour. “Sometimes our forages are better than we think, but a lot of times they aren’t,” he says.

Protein, energy and fiber content determine how livestock perform, he says. Alfalfa works as a good supplement for beef cows on mostly poor quality fescue hay. Some producers use it as a creep feed for calves as well.

Livestock favor the early tender cuttings over later-season stems that are more brittle, tougher and contain more ingestible fiber. “Less mature cuttings tend to be more digestible,” he said.

Accurate results come from a good sampling process, McCorkill said.

Always use a hay probe to take a core sample. Do not take random flakes or hand-grabbed samples.

Take a sample from the round side of a round bale or the end of a square bale between ties. Probe between 10 and 20 bales and get a sample that weighs about a pound. Sort hay into lots of hay type. Do not mix cuttings, fields or types.

“Alfalfa has an intrinsic value that is not explained by numbers alone.

Livestock just perform on it if it’s fed properly,” McCorkill said.

SELLS at the FOUNDATION SALE III OCT. 7 - BOWLING GREEN, KY CHUNKY HAVEN ET • RYRE 506C National Champion Fullblood Bull This 9/27/15 son of Posthaven Polled Yellowstone x CCPV Polled Utopia is jammed packed with muscle and style.

• F ull brother to ACHH Diamond who sold last year valued at $50,000 • Dam sells this year, too!

12 Linhart Limousin Annual Fall Harvest Female Sale - Leon, IA 16

Edwards Limousin Online Sale - Higginsville, MO

18 Iowa Limousin Association Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction, Cattlemen’s Building - Ames, IA 21

Wulf Cattle Online Female Sale - DVAuction.com

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Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale - Indianola, IA

Ryan, Shelby & Addilynn Reed 3060 Cloud Rd. - Richmond, KS 66080 (c) 785.418.7067

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Vol. 25 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2017

By Dean Summerbell

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aking a page from my wife, I decided to use a theme for this column consisting of sayings that everyone knows. I will relate them to this summer’s activities.

“Making hay while the sun shines” The summer of 2017 is a summer

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

of extremes. The sun has shone so much in a large part of North Dakota, South Dakota and northern Nebraska that the result has been an extreme drought. Rain has not fallen and a large percentage of cattle from the Northern Plains have gone to market

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

DIRECTORS

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

MISSOURI

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

SOUTH DAKOTA

NEBRASKA

Glenn Treftz (605) 380-0014 Wetonka, SD

Mark Nutter (308) 645-2514 Thedford, NE

KANSAS

WISCONSIN

Randy Corns (620) 750-0924 Altoona, KS

Bart Mitchell (608) 553-8070 Boscobel, WI

MINNESOTA

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Casey Fanta (320) 288-6128 Starbuck, MN

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

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

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President Shaun Edwards of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association presented Dean and Beverly Summerbell with the MLBA Annual Arator Valley Farms Limousin Promoter Award for 2017. because of the lack of grass and no hay for winter feeding. Wheat crops were sparse, and what was there was rolled into feed bales.

“Spahn and Sain and pray for rain” Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain pitched for the Boston Braves in the ’50s and were successful, but a lack of quality pitching after those two was lacking. They are now passed on, but praying for rain is still in vogue.

In stark contrast is the crop destruction by tornadoes and large storms spawning hail and wind in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, dashing the hopes of farmers expecting a great season.

“Many hands make light work” I cannot say enough about how proud I am of the Heartland members who traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska, to ensure our Limousin juniors had a great time at the annual summer NALJA show. Every Heartland state sent volunteers to man the serving lines, set up the backdrops, decorate, and tear down at the end of the show.

I especially want to thank Brenda and Grant Anderson for coordinating a great event. Their planning was superb and as far as the Heartland is concerned, a smashing success. Many compliments from NALJA exhibitors

were given and nary a criticism was heard. Thanks!

A great part of the reason for so much success was due to the efforts of four Iowa couples: Ann and Roger Vorthmann, chairman; Dana and Becky Duckett, Tom and Charlene Doyle, and Bob and Mary Bosch.

They put in many long hours working to provide delicious meals to everyone in attendance. An estimated 6,650 meals were served over six days (650700 meals were served Sunday night and approximately 500 the rest of the time). Sunday night, after the Welcome Meal, was particularly interesting.

The cooking crew, plus Beverly and I, washed and dried roasters, cooking utensils, and pots and pans late into the night. At 4:30 am, the crew was up and preparing breakfast for the people.

Your hard work and efforts did not go unnoticed. Thank you!

Also thanks to my wife, Beverly, who maintained the coffee, cold drinks and snacks in the Hospitality area during the week. If there was any down time, she sold ice, made signs, supervised the children’s play area, and cleaned up with the help of the numerous volunteers from South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas.

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Dean Summerbell presented retiring HLA Board Director Mark Willette of Delavan, MN, with an appreciation gift for his years of service to the Heartland Limousin Association.

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“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

ACHH Golden

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HOMO Polled Fullblood

FULLBLOODS Muscle. Growth. Efficiency.

Sire: Posthaven Polled Urban Cowboy Dam: ENGD True Gold 410T • High-selling Bull, 2015 Foundation Sale • Working in our pastures • Contact A C H Holdings (270/799-8685) for semen HOMO Polled Fullblood

“Now down to business” At the board meeting in Grand Island, the Heartland Board of Directors voted to change printers. We welcome Modern Litho of Jefferson City, Missouri, who will print the Heart Beat and the SOURCE. We thank Ramsey Printing of Ottawa, Kansas, for their service for the past several years.

We also are fortunate to have the continued service of Mary Quigley of Precision Marketing and their team.

We could not achieve what we have with the paper without her invaluable help. Thank you Mary!

New advertising rates are printed in the Heart Beat on page 4. We have not increased the rates for 12 years and as costs continue to rise, our advertising rates were increased $50 an ad.

During the summer, the Heartland lost a great friend. Ron Holland of Wichita, Kansas, passed away. He was a great supporter of the Heartland junior program providing scholarships for five HLA juniors to attend college. We shall miss Ron for his friendship, grace and support.

We are starting our 18th year working for the Heartland Limousin Association. We hope to make it the best year yet. Thanks for your support!

ACHH Diamond 82D

A special thanks to Mark and Marian Nutter of Thedford, Nebraska, for their invaluable work wherever it was needed. They helped with the set-up, clean-up and a variety of other things during the week.

“Prepare for things unseen” I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed their talents to make sure we had the necessary funds to carry out a successful show.

NEBRASKA, MINNESOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, WISCONSIN AND KANSAS, each contributed $5,000 to the cause. In addition, sponsorships helped us plan and provide for a great show. Thank you to Wulf Cattle, Magness Land & Cattle, Linhart Limousin and R&R Marketing for going the extra mile with their extraordinary donations to ensure the show’s success. Many other sponsors also made significant donations to the cause. THANK YOU! I want to thank Bill Angell, Livestock Superintendent of the Nebraska State Fair, and his staff for going beyond the call of duty to make sure that everything went smooth as far as the facilities, tieouts, show ring and stalling barn were concerned. The fairgrounds were topnotch. Thank you!

“A lesson learned” Gators are a man’s best friend. Need I say anymore?

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Sire: Posthaven Polled Yellowstone Dam: CCPV Polled Utopia • High-selling Bull, 2016 Foundation Sale • Contact A C H Holdings (270/799-8685) for semen

Watch for Our Genetics at the

2017 Foundation Sale III This photo of Limousin breeders goes back quite a few years. Have fun with the questions.

Bev Summerbell

October 7 - Bowling Green, KY

We will be offering a select set of AI-sired females.

All Inquiries Welcome.

Can you answer these questions?

1.) The gentlemen in the middle of the front row in the photo was the president of a state association. Can you name him?

2.) The other two in the front row are a husband and wife team who were very active in this association. Can you name them?

3.) What year was this photo taken?

See answers on page 16.

Danny and Connie Crockett 518 SW 20th Lane • Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-2710 • mocdjllimousin@yahoo.com

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By Bev Summerbell

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ean Martin sang a fun song titled “Memories are Made of This” many years ago. I’m sure we all left the 2017 NALJA show in Nebraska with many fond memories from our “Escape to Grand Island.” Although we didn’t spend our time “on the beach,” we did spend time in the wonderful facilities at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds with our Limousin friends and family from across the United States. It truly was a memorable week!

In his column, “Covering Ground,” Dean thanked many of the people who helped to make this

an amazing show. Everything was top-notch, from the facilities to the decorations, food, hospitality, and friendly spirit exhibited by the juniors, their families, friends and Limousin enthusiasts.

I would like to add my THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make this such a successful event! Words cannot express my appreciation to the many people from the Heartland states who worked tirelessly to make sure our Limousin exhibitors and others in attendance left with many fond memories.

A few “interesting” things happened during the week. Every day we served snacks and beverages in the Hospitality area. One day we put out small bags of beef jerky that had been donated.

A breeder told us that he ate some of the jerky, but he thought it tasted terrible. He asked his sons what the “white stuff ” was that he saw sprinkled on the strips of jerky. They replied, “We poured the seasoning packet on it.” Upon further inspection of the packet, this is what it said: Do Not Eat, Ageless, Oxygen Absorber. The father didn’t think that was funny. Needless to say, we all had a good laugh.

There was a children’s Play Place in the Hospitality area. That was a big hit with the younger ones at the show. One 2-year-old was playing in the sandbox (sand in a kiddy pool) and didn’t want to leave when her Mom said it was time to watch her

older brother show his heifer. She thought it would be better to stay with “Grandma Bev” (and three other grandmas; Shirley, Judy and Pat) and play. There were several children playing, and at one point she asked where her Mommy had gone. After we told her, a 4-year-old boy replied, “Her is coming back to get you tomorrow night.” We had a chuckle about that when her Mom returned.

I think I am “jinxed” when it comes to eating at restaurants. We were eating supper with friends in Grand Island and I ordered chicken parmigiana. When our food arrived I got the side dish of spaghetti but no chicken. When I asked the waiter about my chicken he checked with the cooks, came back, and said, “They cut up your chicken and put it on top of the shrimp scampi that was served to another guest.” My chicken arrived, just as we were ready to leave, so it made it into a “to-go” box. I guess that’s one way to go on a diet.

We went from being on an “Island” this year with our theme, “Escape to Grand Island,” to celebrating “Christmas in July” next year, July 14-20, in Denver, Colorado. It will be another fun, memorable week with our juniors, their families, and many other Limousin enthusiasts.

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Vol. 25 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2017 Branzley Elizabeth, daughter of Mahlon and Lindsey (Duckett) Kurtz of Grimes, IA, was born July 21, 2017. She weighed 6 lbs.5 oz. and was 18-¾ in. long. Proud grandparents are Dana and Becky Duckett, also from Grimes.

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Chisholm Trail Farms Fullblood Highlights for the

Adam and Katie Ausen of Ettrick, WI, announced the birth of their son, Neil Robert June 10, 2017. He weighed 10 lbs. 3 oz. and was 21-¾ in. long. He joins big sister, Annalise.

Pierce John, son of Tim and Teresa Barnaud of Belle Fourche, SD, was born May 8, 2017. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz.

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OCTOBER 15, 2017 Colton and Morgan (Ratliff) May of Centerville, KS, announce the birth of their son, Wade David, April 20, 2017. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and was 22 in. long. Proud grandparents and great-grandpa are David and Michelle Ratliff, and Gail “Tubb” Ratliff of Westphalia, KS.

Jay and Avany Langdeau of Fort Pierre, SD, welcomed Oaklee Riata on June 20, 2017. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 21-½ in. long. She joins her three brothers and a sister.

Lebanon, Missouri Her pedigree carries impressive Stone Valley genetics on the top and bottom.

With her femininity, pedigree and style, she will make an excellent breeding piece.

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Tammie Fay

Lance and Ashley (Martin) Ryel of Houston, TX, proudly announce the birth of their son, Preston Martin. He was born June 16, 2017, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. He joins big sister, Piper. Grandparents are Mark and Deb Martin of Dexter, KS.

5/13/16 • Het Polled Fullblood S: CF Polled Profiteer 329A D: JELU Polled Abbiegail 010 (SVL Polled Heritage) CE: 4 BW: 2.4 WW: 54 YW: 65 MA: 30 CM: 2 SC: 0.1 DC: 7 YG: -.43 CW: 12 RE: .58 MB: -.35 $MI: 37 Sells bred to SVL Polled Excellant 201B (HomoP Fullblood)

Look at this female who has brood cow written all over her. She’s deep, soggy and a maternal masterpiece.

When you study her pedigree, you find the storied EAFF breeding, which created many sought-after Fullbloods still popular today.

Ken’s

Miss Vonda Lee

8/2/2015 • Het Polled Fullblood S: SVL Polled Logan 979Z D: EAFF Gold Suzanne 707S (MINE Gold Medal) CE: 4 BW: 3.5 WW: 54 YW: 74 MK: 30 CM: -2 SC: 0.1 DC: 9 YG: -.34 CW: 18 RE: .50 MB: -.29 $MI: 38 Sells bred to SVL Polled Excellant 201B (HomoP Fullblood) Jackson Straight and Cheyann Shelton of Logan, IA, were united in marriage May 20, 2017, at the Sawmill Hollow Family Farm in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Jackson is the son of Jay and Lori Straight, also of Logan.

Congratulations to Brittany Schurman and David Vaughn who were united in marriage July 29, 2017, at the United Lutheran Church in Cavalier, ND. Parents of the groom are Limousin breeder Tom and Rita Vaughn, also of Cavalier.

Give us a call on these two bred females. They are the front-pasture kind.

KENNETH GLAZIER 17502 E. 810 Rd., Kingfisher, OK 73750 (405) 368-5556

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Vol. 25 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2017

Juniors and their parents enjoyed the NALJA Welcome Dinner of Tri-Tip steak prepared by the Stevens Co. Minnesota Cattlemen in Grand Island, NE. Charles Linhart of Leon, IA, Steve Summers of Oak Grove, MO, and Dean Summerbell enjoy a lighter moment at the Pinegar Road to Grand Island sale.

The Ludens sale at their farm had great signage in the ring.

Dean Summerbell presented a knife purchased at the Missouri Benefit auction to Shaun Edwards. His father-in law, Bart Brackmann, (left) enjoyed the levity in the moment.

Hardworking ringmen.

Josh Glendenning of Lebanon, MO, and Steve Summers of Oak Grove, MO, worked the Missouri open and junior shows in Sedalia. Thank you for the five hours of hard work.

Chisum Peterson of Chamberlain and Mike Ludens of Viborg discussed the Peterson’s L7 Bar sale offering at Chisum’s family ranch near Pukwana, SD.

Congratulations Bob Bosch, director of the Warren County Fair in Indianola, IA, for receiving a trophy as a new member of the “Trash Man Crew.”

The Great American Pie Sale lives up to its name April 9, 2017, in Lebanon, MO.

Bob Yackley of Onida, SD, and Steve and Gloria Summers of Oak Grove, MO, enjoyed their time at the Great American Pie Sale in Lebanon, MO. Caitlyn Ochsner provided entertainment at the NALJA Welcome Dinner.

Dean Summerbell presented the Straight family of Logan, IA, with the original canvas painting the “Final Drive” at the NALJA Awards Ceremony in Grand Island on July 7.

Herman Symens of Sisseton,SD, and Dean Summerbell got filled in the Montana news from Dennis Bauman of Lewiston at the Wulf Opportunity sale.

Volunteer servers from Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota helped make the meals a big hit at the NALJA show.

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Junior Beat

Executive Secretary of the Heartland Limousin Association Dean Summerbell congratulated Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, upon her selection as the recipient of the HLA Ron and Carolyn Holland scholarship.

Congratulations to Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, upon her selection as the 2017 recipient of the KLBA scholarship award. Kansas Board Director Kyle Dye presented Maycee with her scholarship check.

Tenley Edwards of Higginsville handed out the ribbons at the Missouri annual summer show in Sedalia. Receiving a blue ribbon was Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba.

10-year-old Joe Callahan of Centerview, MO, made a great hand running the exit gate at the American Pie Sale in Lebanon.

Some of the Wulf grandchildren were at the Wulf Opportunity Sale, Emery and Levi Future junior exhibitors have fun in the kids play area at the Marthaler of Hastings, MN, had fun with cousin NALJA show in Grand Island.

Zane Metzger of Larchwood, IA.

Grayhm Beck of Fairfield, NE, has a tame Limousin to exhibit. The hat protected her eyes from the sun in Norfolk.

Sullivan Supply Awards Scholarships T

Thorne Radke, son of Tyler and Amanda (Nolz) Radke of Mitchell, SD, seems to be having an interesting conversation with a new friend.

FALL IN THE

SHOWS - FAIRS AND FUN

wo Limousin juniors were awarded Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Youth scholarships this year. This year they received 1,391 applications from 43 states and Canada. Grant Hubbard of Miami, Oklahoma, and Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado, were among the recipients of the 2017 scholarships.

Grant, son of George and Suzanne Hubbard, was his class valedictorian. He has participated in the Oklahoma Limousin field days as well as regional and national junior shows, receiving many grand champion banners. He served as vice president and treasurer of the Oklahoma Junior Limousin Breeders Association.

Caitlyn, daughter of Kevin and Julie Ochsner, has taken many titles throughout her show career including showmanship and grand champion honors with her cattle. She was on the state champion livestock judging team, she was the prom queen and the district FFA president. In addition, she was also on the Dean’s list at school.

The Ozark Empire Fair is in the books and AUTO cattle had a great showing. Here are some of the highlights.

Special congratulations to Ryleigh Morris and Ellie Dill for winning the junior titles.

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Iowa News…

Mark Your Calendars There are several events coming up for Iowa Limousin Association (ILA) breeders. September 30 is the date for the Vorthmann 15th annual “Focus on Values” Private Treaty Sale at their farm near Treynor. November is a busy month with three events. It begins with the “Fall Harvest Annual Female Sale” hosted by Linhart Limousin at their farm near Leon November 12. The annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction will be held in Ames at the Cattlemen’s Building on November 18.

The month of November ends with the Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale at their farm near Indianola on the 25th.

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 ILA website (www.iowalimousin. org) or you can call Grant and Brenda Anderson, junior advisors, at 641/5872198. They are due by the beginning of November and the winner will be announced at the annual meeting.

Thank You We want to thank everyone who helped with the Iowa Junior Field

Day June 17-18, 2017. Jason Boyer, Jamie Smith and their families served as co-hosts for the show in Osceola.

The meals Saturday night and Sunday were delicious. We appreciate everyone who brought cookies and bars. We also thank William and Sarah Long for the great job with the “Hall of Fame” ceremony for Roger and Ann Vorthmann.

between 650-700 the night of the Opening Ceremonies and then around 500 for the other 12 meals (breakfast and lunch from Sunday-Friday). The other three couples who made up the

“cooking crew” were Bob and Mary Bosch, Dana and Becky Duckett, and Tom and Charlene Doyle. THANKS for your hard work!

Congratulations Aaron Aaron Linhart of Leon was reelected to serve another threeyear term on the NALJA board of directors. Congratulations.

Thanks Brenda We extend a very special thank you to Brenda Anderson for her hard work and planning as general chairman of this year’s NALJA show. We all enjoyed our “Escape to Grand Island.” We appreciate everything she did to make this a very successful event. Thank you for a job well done!

Cooking Crew The “cooking crew,” headed up

by Ann and Roger Vorthmann, did a tremendous job feeding everyone at this year’s NALJA show in Grand Island, Nebraska, July 1-7. They fed

Members of the Iowa Junior board of directors are: Mara Anderson; Katie Walrod, vice-president; Bailey Walrod; Kaitlyn Boyer, president; Jamie Smith, secretary; Anna Radcliff; and Derek Anderson.

Jason and Amy Boyer of Mormon Trail Limousin, Weldon, IA, attended the Ludens Family Production Sale near Viborg, SD, April 1.

Roger & Ann Vorthmann Inducted into Iowa Limousin Association “Hall of Fame” Roger and Ann Vorthmann, Vorthmann Limousin, of Treynor, Iowa, were inducted into the Iowa Limousin Association “Hall of Fame” on Saturday evening, June 17, 2017. The ceremony took place in conjunction with the Iowa Limousin Association junior field day in Osceola, Iowa.

The Vorthmann’s were recognized for their significant contribution to the advancement of Limousin cattle in Iowa and the surrounding region as well as for their leadership.

Roger and Ann’s first experience with Limousin genetics began when they helped Roger’s sister, Lynette, select a Limousin-cross steer as a 4-H project. In 1976 they purchased their first Limousin bulls for their commercial cow-herd.

Once Roger saw the stoutness and performance of those first Limousin influence calves, he was hooked!

As a family, Roger, Ann and their children, Chad, Deb and Erica, were consistent attendees and contenders at state, regional and national shows. Chad’s first 4-H beef project was two Limousin heifer calves. Limousin heifers and cows continued to be purchased and the commercial cow herd was phased out.

From 1988-2004, the family “vacationed” at every National Junior Limousin Show and rarely missed attending the American Royal in Kansas City, the NAILE in Louisville, Kentucky; or the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado.

Chad, Deb, and Erica each won senior showmanship at the National Junior Limousin Show, and each earned multiple grand and reserve grand champion honors.

Roger and Ann have been devoted leaders within the Iowa Limousin Association, serving on the ILA board as secretary and president, as IJLA advisors, and as the Iowa Beef Expo Sale Coordinator. In addition, they have also coordinated four national junior shows and have been in charge of the hospitality at six of them.

Beyond Iowa, Roger served two terms on the NALF Board of Directors and they both have served on the Heartland Limousin Association board. In addition,

Congratulations to Roger and Ann Vorthmann of Treynor, IA, upon their induction into the Iowa Limousin Association’s Hall of Fame. Grant Anderson (left) presented the award. they are active members of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor, Westfair, and their community.

The Vorthmanns have been recognized as the ILA “Producer of the Year,” the ILA “Breeder of the Year”, the ILA “Seedstock Producer of the Year,” the 2005 NALJA “Honorary Member,” the 2006 ICA “Seedstock Producer of the Year,” the Pottawattamie County Cattlemen’s “Producer of the Year,” the Iowa “Master Pork Producer”, the West Pottawattamie 4-H “Family of the Year,” and the Council Bluffs Kiwanis “Outstanding Young Farmer.”

Roger and Ann have been active promoters and supporters of Limousin genetics through their cattle herd and children, junior members and activities, and leadership positions. Their past experience in the Limousin breed makes them invaluable assets for the future growth of Limousin cattle within and beyond Iowa.

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Iowa News…

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Iowa Juniors Hold Field Day in Osceola

he Iowa Junior Limousin Association held their annual summer field day at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Osceola, Iowa, June 18, 2017. There were 32 juniors from Iowa

who paraded 43 head before Judge Chris Cassady of Ankeny, Iowa.

The Best Pair of Females and Best Three Head were both exhibited by Linhart Limousin of Leon.

Chris Cassady, the Iowa State University judging coach, began the show by selecting VL Doogie, a 3/2/16 1,377-lb. son of SHSK Benton exhibited by Emerald Nelson of Treynor as the grand champion market animal.

The reserve grand champion market animal was VL Darwin, a 4/13/16 1,100-lb. son of Alter Ego exhibited

by Nick Duckett of Grimes.

The grand champion Bred & Owned purebred Limousin bull honors went to Flatland Don’t Stop Lookin, a 2/29/16 son of SL Buckmaster exhibited by Carson Walrod of Moorland.

The reserve grand champion Bred & Owned bull was KTBO Dude, an 8/16/16 son of Wulfs Big Timer exhibited by Kaitlyn Boyer of Weldon.

The grand champion Bred & Owned Lim-Flex bull was AR Dominator, a 2/18/16 son of MAGS Antelope exhibited by Anna Radcliff of Davenport.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was FC Diamond Heiress, a 1/30/16 daughter of Silveiras S SIS GQ exhibited by Aaron Linhart of Leon.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was CELL 6696D ET, a 9/10/16 daughter of MAGS Winston exhibited

by Kyle Linhart of Leon.

Mara Anderson of Garner exhibited the grand champion Bred & Owned Lim-Flex female with RGMA Darla, a 4/12/16 daughter of MAGS Aviator.

Grand champion purebred female honors went to VL Déjà Vu 610D, a 1/16/16 daughter of VL Apollo exhibited by Mason Shipman of Treynor.

Mason Shipman also exhibited the reserve grand champion female with AUTO Paradise 287D, a 9/10/16 daughter of AUTO Lucky Strike.

The grand champion Bred & Owned purebred female was Flatland Dance Her Home, a 3/27/16 daughter of Flatland Target exhibited by Bailey Walrod of Moorland.

The reserve grand champion purebred Bred & Owned honors went to RGMA Demi, a 4/1/16 daughter of AUTO Black Coffee exhibited by Kylie Anderson of Garner.

The grand champion Futurity female was exhibited by Nick Duckett of Grimes with VL Delilah 606D, a 1/14/16, daughter of Alter Ego. Duckett purchased his futurity heifer from Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor.

The reserve grand champion futurity female was CELL 6171D, a 3/14/16 daughter of CELL 3211A exhibited by Riley Long of Afton. He purchased his futurity female from Linhart Limousin.

The showmanship contest was highlighted by five peewee exhibitors who followed the judge’s directions and were all selected number one.

Brendyn Myer, Zoey Spalding, Dean Spalding, Delaney and Avery Anderson were all first-time showers.

The other three showmanship winners all came from the Linhart family of Leon. The junior champion was Kevin, intermediate champion was Kyle, and senior champion was Aaron. Congratulations!

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Amber Pearl

Our fullblood and polled fullblood program has been built with individuals that represent the breed’s most proven genetics.

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Sire: SVL Polled Advance 534U Dam: EAFF Amber Pearl 419M CED: 8 BW: 2.0 WW: 49 YW: 56 MK: 34 CEM: 4 SC: -0.01 ST: 4 Doc: 7 YG: -0.49 CW: 0 REA: 0.51 MB: -0.36 FT: -0.09 $MTI: 35.35 A natural calf out of Amber Pearl, this 4year-old polled fullblood bull ranks in the top 2% of the breed for YG EPD and top 10% for maternal and fat thickness. We’re excited about the 20 Franchise daughters that are starting to come into production.

Watch for updates.

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Pearl 419M

Sire: Pub Dam: SOGF Amber Krug 246B CED: 10 BW: 2.4 WW: 55 YW: 72 MK: 39 CEM: 8 SC: 0.05 ST: 5 Doc: 3 YG: -0.56 CW: 16 REA: 0.95 MB: -0.37 FT: -0.11 $MTI: 37.56 This proven 15-year-old female is a mainstay of our program. She ranks in the top 2% of the breed for milk and ribeye EPDs, and top 3% for fat thickness.

We have impressive embryo transplant calves sired by Harvest Olympus, Excel and SVL Polled Exclusive 412T. For sale are female-only embryos sired by AUTO Cliff Hanger 194D and SVL Polled Excellent 201B.

ROCKIN’ R Jasmine 13D

Sire: AUTO Cliff Hanger 194D Dam: EAFF Amber Pearl 419M CED: 7 BW: 2.5 WW: 62 YW: 90 MK: 31 CEM: 7 SC: 0.08 ST: 4 Doc: 2 YG: -0.42 CW: 27 REA: 0.78 MB: -0.27 FT: -0.10 $MTI: 42.39 This stylish 4/16/2016 fullblood Amber Pearl heifer has the strong performance, maternal and carcass traits we strive to produce. A popular lot in the 2017 Select Breeder Sale at Pinegar Limousin, our thanks to Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, OK, for adding her to their program. Thanks to Ed Pinegar, Ty Heavin and the whole crew for their help.

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Kansas News…

State Fair

Fundraiser

Congratulations Brooke

The Kansas State Fair Limousin Open Show will take place Thursday, September 14, 2017. The cattle breed shows are on a four-year rotation system. The Limousin Open Show was on Saturday last year, but has now moved up to Thursday. The Limousin and Lim-Flex shows will take place immediately following the Gelbvieh/Balancer shows, which begins at 2 p.m.

The cattle must be in the barn by Wednesday, September 13 and will be released at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 16. The Supreme Drive is Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

The judge for this year’s show is Kevin Rose of Salem, Illinois. Assistant superintendents for the Limousin breed are Cash Schilling of Edson and Randy Corns of Altoona.

Members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) are holding a raffle for a Traeger grill. We thank Heritage Tractor of Baldwin City, Kansas, for donating the grill, and Ed Anderson for getting this donation.

We do appreciate it!

Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20. The drawing will be held during the open Limousin show at the Kansas State Fair.

Brooke Falk of Harveyville, Kansas, was elected to serve a three-year term on the NALJA board of directors.

Congratulations! She also took part in the K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy July 10-14. Brooke said, “Through this program, I have seen the diversity of animal science and had the opportunity to speak to industry leaders. This has been a wonderful

Thank You

In Memoriam

We express our thanks to Troy and Jennifer Richardson and Randy and Nancy Corns for organizing the junior field day June 4, 2017, at the Greenwood County Fairgrounds in Eureka. It was a very successful event!

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

Answers:

1.) The gentlemen in the middle is Gail “Tubb” Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, president of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) in 1983-194.

2.) The other two pictured are Mina Slusher, secretary/treasurer, and Ed Slusher, vice president of the KLBA in 1983-1984, of Osage City, Kansas.

3.) The photo was taken from the 1983-1984 Member Directory. Thanks to Chris Campbell of Tongonaxie, Kansas, for sharing this book with us.

Questions on page 5.

Words from the President “Tubb” had a very interesting letter in the Member Directory with his thoughts on being a member of a state association.

He said, “The singular purpose or mission of any state Limousin association is to PROMOTE Limousin cattle. The tools you may use are field days, shows, sales, area breeder maps and local advertising.”

“Tubb” also stated, “A state Limousin association is an organization made up of committed volunteers who are caught up in a mission that they believe in. They make a personal investment of their time and talent. They experience joy found in giving of themselves to each other for a common cause.”

He went on to say, “Don’t just join, but give yourself to the state association. Only then will you discover what’s in it for you. There’s tremendous power in truly committed people.

The success or failure of any association is determined entirely by the time and talent volunteered by the breeders.”

opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s most talented leaders.”

NALJA Show T-Shirts Jennifer Richardson, Kansas Junior Advisor, did a wonderful job selling the 2017 NALJA “Escape to Grand Island” souvenir t-shirts. They were a big hit with the juniors and their families. We appreciate your hard work organizing this project!

Ron Holland, age 78, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away June 3, 2017. Services were held June 14 at Larksfield Place in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born in Hamilton, Kansas, attended school there, and after graduation worked for several farmers in the area as well as on an oil drilling rig. He also served in the United States Army at Fort Carson, Colorado.

He and his wife, Carolyn, moved to Topeka and he worked as a plumber. They became interested in raising registered Limousin cattle and in 1974 they moved to a farm just west of Lyndon. They spent the next 20 years building an exceptional herd and were very active in the state and national associations.

Ron was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association, the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association, the Heartland Limousin Association and the North American Limousin Foundation. He served as Beef Superintendent of the Kansas State Fair from 1998-2012. He was inducted into the Kansas State Fair Wall of Fame in 2012.

During this time, Ron and Carolyn were very generous providing scholarships at the state, regional and national levels for youth interested in the beef industry.

Ron was also active in the Pomona Lake Ski Club, he supported PBS by providing service dogs for the handicapped.

Ron’s wife, Carolyn, passed away in 2011. He is survived by his sister, Beverly Kaup of Wichita, four nieces, and many other relatives and friends

In Memoriam James Allen Foltz, age 69, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away April 6, 2017, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He is the father of Michelle (David) Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas. Services were held April 11 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett.

After graduation from Garnett High School, he worked for BEHM, which later became Taylor Forge. In 1967, he enlisted in the Army National Guard. He joined the Pipefitters Local 763 and served as a Union Steward for more than 30 years. He retired in May of 2010.

Jim and his wife, Lois, along with their four children moved to the farm in April of 1971 where they raised Limousin cattle until 1997. After retiring from raising cattle, Jim and Lois enjoyed traveling with friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lois, four children; Michelle Ratliff (David) of Westphalia, Leah Parks (Scott) of Westphalia, Jason Foltz (Trisha) of Garnett, Justin Foltz (Lisa) of Eudora, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters and many other relatives and friends.

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Kansas News...

Kansas Juniors Hold Field Day in Eureka The Kansas Junior Limousin Association held their annual field day at the Greenwood County Fairgrounds in Eureka, Kansas, June 4, 2017. A total of 28 Kansas juniors paraded 54

head of purebred Limousin and LimFlex females, Bred & Owned bulls, and steers before Judge Danny Davis of Maple Hill, Kansas.

The grand champion Bred & Owned Lim-Flex bull was MRRC Legal 441E, a 1/27/17 son of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia.

The grand champion Bred & Owned purebred bull was AR Dexter, a 9/27/16 son of MAGS Yankee Doodle exhibited

by Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeeville.

The reserve grand champion bull was TV Dozer 403D, a 10/24/16 son of TV Balthasar 222B exhibited by Timber Vermillion of Kincaid.

The reserve grand champion honors in the Bred & Owned bull show went to AR Dakota, a 7/1/16 son of CCR Catalyst 9053Z exhibited by Ani Rexwinkle.

Judge Davis named KGUM Crush, an 11/5/15 daughter of MAGS Antelope as the grand champion Bred & Owned purebred female. She was exhibited

by Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg.

The reserve champion Bred & Owned purebred female was Dreamqueen 241D, an 11/5/16 daughter of SHPM Big Axis exhibited by Tanner Shipman of Girard.

The grand champion Bred & Owned Lim-Flex female was SCAS Divine 935D, a 10/13/15 daughter of SP The Answer 813 exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Altoona. Divine was also the grand champion owned Lim-Flex female.

The reserve grand champion honors in the Bred & Owned Lim-Flex female show went to SCAS Designer 922D, a 5/22/16 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis, also exhibited by Ashlee Corns.

The grand champion purebred owned female was FWLY Purple Ribbon, a 5/28/16 daughter of RLBH Air Force One exhibited by Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia.

The reserve champion purebred female was SCRN Dabi 932D, an 11/15/16 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis exhibited by Maddix Small of Neodoesha.

The reserve champion Lim-Flex female was CELL 6273D ET, a 1/27/16 daughter of TMCK Hydraulic 17Y exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia.

Grand champion steer honors went to KGUM Diablo, a son of KGUM Brutus exhibited by Kaylee Gum.

Baily Chaplin of Fredonia exhibited the reserve grand champion steer with a son of Schilling’s Yannis.

Showmanship winners were: senior: Maycee Ratliff, champion, and Brooke Falk, reserve; Intermediate: Kaylee Gum, champion, and Karsyn Youngblood reserve; Junior: McKenna Richardson, champion, and Dexter Small, reserve; and Peewee: Aliston McCarley, champion, and Ashley Schrag, reserve. Congratulations!

We have reserved a small block of rooms at the DoubleTree-Stapleton (formerly Red Lion) in Denver, Colorado, for the HLA Limousin members coming to the NWSS. Their rate includes two FREE hot, buffet breakfast meals per room, and shuttle to/from NWSS grounds. Contact Dean Summerbell, 612/963-3799, for more information.

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Minnesota News…

18th Annual MN Beef Expo The 18th annual Minnesota Beef Expo will take place at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul October 19-22, 2017. Each year a breed is selected as the “Featured Breed.” This year there will be two breeds sharing this honor, the Limousin and South Devan.

Members of both associations will be busy throughout the Expo assisting with the shows, sales and satellite events, serving meals, and being ambassadors for the cattle industry.

The 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 (MYBEP).

There are a variety of satellite events for juniors including the Knowledge Bowl, Sullivan Supply Stock Show University Seminar, Judging Contest, Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest and Showmanship. A new event this year will be a panel discussion led by Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado, moderator

of the RFD-TV show Cattlemen to Cattlemen. This will take place the first day of the Expo, October 19.

Congratulations Anna Anna Johnson of Sebeka, Minnesota, completed her year as NALJA president at this year’s show in Grand Island, Nebraska. She did a great job leading the junior board, presiding over meetings, and assisting in the show ring and other activities at the show. Anna provided a positive role

model for the junior members. Good luck as you pursue your future career!

Thanks Wulf Cattle Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, donated the Tri-Tip Steaks for the NALJA Welcome Dinner July 2, 2017, in Grand Island, Nebraska, as well as the hamburger for the meals the rest of the week. We fed 650-700 Sunday night and approximately 500 each meal the rest of the week. We appreciate your very generous donation. Thank You!

Cindy Bergler Receives “Supplier Woman of Distinction” Award Cindy Bergler, owner of ExpressA-Button in Dakota, Minnesota, received the “Supplier Woman of Distinction” award at the annual Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) banquet July 12, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. She has been a perennial winner in the Distributor Choice Awards “Buttons” category.

Express-A-Button moved from the basement of the home of Limousin breeder and former Heartland

Limousin Association president, Ed Bergler and Cindy, into a state-of-theart facility, currently employing 55 local workers as well as three of their children. The business has been in operation for approximately 30 years.

Cindy recently expanded her business with the purchase in 2016 of SAMCO. She said that she likes the challenges of bigger orders and doing things I’m not supposed to do. Her biggest order came almost a decade

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ago when she was asked to make five to eight million buttons. The account was for Disney World. After a few years with the account, Cindy took any employee who wanted to go to Disney World to celebrate and admire their hard work. It was clearly a once-in-alifetime experience.

ASI CEO and president Tim Andrews presented the award to Cindy Bergler.

Comfortable Cattle Provide Better Quality Beef

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ttendees at a cattle stewardship conference in northwest Iowa heard a common, simple message from speakers, that when taken to heart, can improve a farm’s economic bottom line: comfortable cattle perform better and consequently, are more profitable.

“Cattle producers are involved in a number of practices ranging from weaning and vaccinating to providing daily care and dealing with day-to-day climate change,” said Beth Doran, program organizer. “When animal handling is performed correctly and using good stewardship, potential stress

on both the animal and the producer is greatly reduced.”

The program featured sessions on six topics—dealing with pain management, designing comfortable cattle facilities, low-stress weaning, processing cattle, managing heat stress, and performing a feedlot assessment.

Doran, who also is Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist in northwest Iowa, points out that comfortable, stressfree cattle result in beef that’s more tender and juicy, important qualities for consumer satisfaction.

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

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Missouri News…

Old American Royal Stockyards, a horseshoe wine holder and a horseshoe paper towel holder, both made from horseshoes found in Tom Smith’s pasture, dating back to the Civil War days. Other items were raft trips, knives, homemade cinnamon rolls, beef sticks, semen, lick tubs, and other cattle supplies.

Junior News The MLBA Board of Directors: (FR) Shaun Edwards, Paul Junkans, Ty Heavin and Jack Glendenning; (BR) Grant Jones, Josh Glendenning, Mark Haden, T.J. Callahan and Andrew Kautsch.

MLBA Held Annual Meeting, Banquet and Benefit Auction in Lebanon Members of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) traveled to Lebanon, Missouri, for their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction April 8, 2017. The event was held in conjunction with the 12th annual Great American Pie Sale April 9 at the Laclede County Fairgrounds.

The evening began with a time to socialize with breeders from across Missouri and other states followed by a delicious meal, catered by the staff at Sand Springs Resort.

Jack Glendenning, MLBA president, welcomed everyone and introduced guests in attendance. Andrew Kautsch gave the treasurer’s report.

Mark Haden awarded the “Commercial Producer of the Year” plaque to Don and Debbie Strope, Strope Farms of Jefferson City, Missouri. Paul Junkans presented

the MLBA “Hall of Fame” award to Charles and Debbie Youngblood of Carthage, Missouri.

Dean Summerbell went over the highlights from the past year in the Heartland Limousin Association.

He also gave an update on the 2017 National Junior Show, “Escape to Grand Island” July 1-7 in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Cole Abele introduced the candidates for the MLBA board of directors. Information was given out and a discussion was held concerning members of the MLBA participating in a Bull Test.

Junior advisors Brooke Edwards and Susie Heavin presented a recap of the junior activities in 2016. They also presented an update on the Field Day shows in Sedalia, Missouri June 9-11, 2017, as well as plans for the National Junior Show in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Newly elected members of the junior board and the officers are: Jordan Mudd, president; Dalton Edwards, vice president; JoDee Mudd, secretary; Drake Wood, treasurer; Brooke Heavin and Lydia Hunt, reporters; Jillian

Mudd and Mikah Edwards, historians; Tenley Edwards, princess; and Quade Edwards, Jaidyn Wood, and Austin Hunt, directors.

Thank You! We thank Brooke Edwards and Susie Heavin for their organizational skills at the NALJA Show Opening Ceremony in Grand Island. They arranged the juniors in the correct order for the Parade of States and for the group photos for each state. Things went off in an orderly and smooth manner.

We also thank Ty Heavin for getting paper products donated for the meals at the NALJA show. We appreciate his efforts!

Rosalie Smith donated money for the NALJA show and it was used to purchase ice cream and toppings for Ice Cream Sundaes at the Welcome Meal dinner on Sunday night. Thank you, Rosalie!

Benefit Auction The evening concluded with a silent auction and a live auction. We thank Cole Abele for serving as the auctioneer again this year. There were a variety of items for sale, and bidding was active throughout the evening. Among the popular items were two prints of the

MLBA junior members Brooke Heavin and Mikah Edwards exhibited two pictures of the American Royal stockyards donated to the MLBA Benefit Auction by Steve and Gloria Summers. The pictures were purchased for $700 each by Keith Kissee.

Strope Farms LLC Receives MLBA “Commercial Producer of the Year” Award Don and Dorothy Strope, owners of Strope Farms LLC were presented with

the MLBA “Commercial Producer of the Year” award at the 2017 Missouri

Congratulations to Strope Farms upon their selection as the MLBA 2017 Commercial Producer of the Year. Mark Haden (far right) of Buck Ridge Cattle Co. presented the award on behalf of the MLBA. Pictured are Mathew, Scott, Dawn, Donald and Dorothy Strope.

Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction April 8, 2017, in Lebanon, Missouri.

This family owned operation, based near Jefferson City, Missouri, has been in the commercial cattle business for the past 35-40 years. During the past 15 years, they have used registered Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls on their Angus based cow herd.

Strope Farms currently runs approximately 100 brood cows, about 18 bred heifers, 20+ open heifers and five herd sires. They develop and keep back replacement heifers from within their herd genetics. They market their steers through the Callaway Livestock Auction, receiving at or near the top price for them.

They have purchased bulls from Kautsch Limousin, Junkans Limousin Farm and Fitzpatrick Limousin.

Their operation is truly a family adventure including Don and Dorothy, their son, Scott, son-in-law, Dennis, along with their spouses and grandchildren who all assist in the work at the farm. Don is very positive about the use of his Limousin and LimFlex bulls. He is quick to point out how much the quality of his herd has improved since using Limousin sires.

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Missouri News...

MLBA Inducts Charles and Debbie Youngblood into Missouri “Hall of Fame” Charles and Debbie Youngblood of Carthage, Missouri, were inducted into the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) “Hall of Fame” on April 8, 2017, at the MLBA annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction in Lebanon, Missouri.

In their early years, the Youngblood’s worked in the fertilizer business and raised commercial cattle.

Things changed when they began their search for 4-H show heifers for their four children; Cindy, Brian, KC, and Scott. They purchased their first Limousin heifers from Bob and Lilly Ullum. Not only did they buy the show heifers, but they went on to purchase the entire herd of 38 registered Limousin females from the Ullum family in 1985.

For the past 32 years, Charles and Debbie have devoted their energy and passion for Limousin cattle as a mechanism to raise their children and serve as a role model in their

community. They were extensively involved in the local 4-H, FFA, and Missouri Junior Limousin Association while raising their children. Debbie served as Beef Superintendent for the Jasper County Fair. For many years, the family vacations consisted of showing cattle at local county fairs, the Ozark Empire Fair, the Missouri Limousin Field Day and the Missouri State Fair.

Currently, they maintain approximately a 60 head cow herd, keeping back replacement heifers and their best bulls for sale. Their cow herd is evenly split between spring and fall calving. Although they do some AI work, they continue to purchase high quality Limousin herd sires that exhibit good muscle development, very docile temperament, and good maternal traits.

Red cattle remain their niche; however, they do have some black Limousin and a few Lim-Flex. Over

Congratulations to Charles and Debbie Youngblood of Carthage, MO, who are the newest members of the Missouri Limousin Hall of Fame. Making the presentation was Paul Junkans (left) and T.J. Callahan (right). the years they have sold bulls via private treaty to approximately 140 different individuals. In addition to the cattle, Charles and his youngest son, Scott, have a farm based dirt/excavation business. They also raise and train Australian Shepherd dogs.

Charles and Debbie gave each of their children a Limousin heifer at the age of two. From that initial investment, each child cultivated

their own business venture as they proceeded through life. All of their children are now married and raising their own families. The real enjoyment for Grandpa and Grandma now is to attend their grandchildren’s cattle showing adventures.

Washam named AUTO Countess 400D, a 9/26/16 daughter of MAGS Aviator out of AUTO Rebeca 292S his grand champion female. The Division I champion was exhibited by Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO.

The reserve champion female and Division I reserve champion was AUTO Zadie, a 12/4/16 daughter of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B out of AUTO Mabelline 267Z exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO.

The grand champion bull was AUTO Luckie Guy 140D, a 4/28/16 son of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B out of AUTO Rebeca 479A exhibited by Baker Limousin of Fulton, MO. He was the Division II champion.

The reserve champion was Rockin P Tom-Tom 702C, a 4/8/15 son of DHVO Deuce 702C out of TNGC Addie Rae exhibited by Ranae Poole of Windyville MO. He was the Division V champion.

Exhibitors from Three States Took Part in the Missouri Open Show The Missouri State Cattlemen’s weekend of June 9-11, 2017, was filled with cattle at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Limousin Breeders from Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas paraded 64 head before Judge Cody Washam of Pierce City, Missouri, June 10.

Produce-of-Dam honors went to Edwards Limousin of Higginsville with progeny of MAGS Uahuka.

Edwards Limousin took home champion Junior Get-of-Sire with progeny of MAGS Antelope.

The cow-calf champion was AUTO Catalina 200C, a 1/11/15 daughter of AUTO Cruze out of KRVN Spritzer 243S. She was exhibited with her 3/5/17 heifer by AUTO Full Throttle by Andrew Kautsch of Russellville, MO.

The reserve champion was Little’s Black Queen 34B, a 9/1/14 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of ENGD Xtra Fine 037X who was exhibited with her 1/1/17 heifer sired by Little’s Arsenal 79A by Elizabeth Eidson of Eldon, MO.

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Missouri News…

Missouri Limousin Association Holds Junior Field Day in Sedalia The Missouri Limousin Association held their annual junior field day in conjunction with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Weekend at the Missouri

State Fairgrounds in Sedalia June 10, 2017. The Junior show, held in the Donley Show Ring, attracted 32 juniors who exhibited 53 head from

three states. It was judged by Harold Bertz, of Mayview, Missouri.

The champion Limousin female was AUTO Danielle, a 1/22/16 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B out of AUTO Rebeca 292S exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO. She was the Division III Champion.

The reserve champion Limousin female was SEEE Dixie ET, an 11/15/16, daughter of MAGS Antelope out of MAGS Uahuka exhibited by Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO. She was the Division I champion.

Elizabeth Eidson of Eldon, MO, exhibited the champion cow-calf pair with Littles Black Queen 34B, a 9/1/14 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of ENGD Xtra Fine 037X who showed with her 1/20/17 heifer by Little’s Arsenal 79A.

Jillian Mudd of Knob Knoster, MO, exhibited the reserve champion cow-calf pair with CJSL 3096A, a 2/5/13 daughter of MAGS Ultramarine out of CJSL X-Ample 0352X who showed with her 1/12/16 bull by ELCX Battle Scar 824Y.

The champion bred and owned Limousin bull was Rockin P Tom-Tom 702C, a 4/18/15 son of DHVO Deuce 12R out of TNGC Addie Rae exhibited

by Ranae Poole of Windyville, MO.

Reserve champion bred and owned bull honors went to TV Diesel, a 9/29/16 son of GV Balthasar 222B out of CJSL 4371B exhibited by Truett Vermillion of Kincaid, KS.

Judge Bertz named CRJD Tubby, a 4/17/16 1,170-lb. son of SEEE About Time his champion steer exhibited by Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO.

Reserve steer honors went to CC’s Digger 272D, a 3/31/16 1,090-lb. son of CALO Brickyard 902W exhibited by Austin Hunt of Frohna, MO.

Congratulations to the showmanship champions: junior, Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO; intermediate, Katie Dobson of Fayette, MO, and senior Alison Kitchens of Dierks, AR.

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Nebraska News…

Husker/Harvest Days Husker/Harvest Days, one of the premier agricultural shows in the upper Midwest, will be September 12-14, 2017, 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 32nd year in a row, Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, Nebraska, will have a pen of Limousin cattle along with literature about the breed. They invite you to stop by and say hello.

The 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.

Thank You Bill We want to thank Bill Angell, Livestock Superintendent of the Nebraska State Fairgrounds, and his crew for their hard work and effort helping ensure a successful NALJA show this year. The facilities were top-notch, and Bill and his crew worked tirelessly assisting the juniors, their families, and other Limousin enthusiasts who traveled to Nebraska. We heard many positive comments about the barn, show ring, and other buildings. Thank You!

Bullis Creek Places in Sandhills Competition Rob and Brenda Brawner, Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska, took part in the 2017 Sandhills Cattle Association Educational, Performance, and Carcass (EPC) Contest. The awards banquet for the 35th annual contest, put on by the Sandhills Cattle Association, was held August 2, 2017, in Valentine, Nebraska.

Members placed calves in Lincoln County Feeders in November of 2016 where they were fed to finish and marketed on a quality grid in three groups starting in April. Feed, health, gain, profitability and carcass data was collected and the cattle were ranked in four divisions.

The divisions were carcass, gain, profitability and overall. This is the 19th year Bullis Creek Ranch has participated in this contest, and they have won five champion or reserve champion titles in the past.

They entered six head in this year’s contest and placed in the top five in all categories including reserve champion in the Best 3 Head category. This pen graded choice, had a yield grade of 2.7, an average daily gain of 4.9, and a dressing percentage of 66. All three of the Bullis Creek head in this reserve champion pen were 75% Lim-Flex, two were sired by LFLC Big Country and the other was sired by BRAW Xtractor 380.

Grayce Beck Wins Triple Crown Grayce Beck, daughter of Jamie and Alycia Watts of Fairfield, Nebraska, won all three of the 4-H state archery shoots in the state of Nebraska. The shoots included Indoor Target Shoot, Outdoor Target Shoot at 10, 20, and 30 yards, and Outdoor 3rd Shoot. By doing this, she won the “Triple Crown,” which is the highest honor you can get in 4-H archery. The competition took place at the end of June.

The year 2017 was much different than in the years past. This was the first year that male and female competitors have ever competed together. Grayce won her class, ages 12 and under, and she did it three different times. She is the only female in the state of Nebraska with this honor.

Nebraska breeders serve the opening day lunch.

Nebraska Junior Beef Expo The 20th Annual Nebraska Junior Beef Expo was held in Norfolk June 2-4, 2014. The all-breeds show, representing seven breeds, is co-sponsored by the Northeast Community College. Several Nebraska juniors took part in the satellite events and educational contests on Saturday as well as the Limousin show on Sunday.

Megan Amos of Stapleton, representing the Limousin breed, tied for the title of Reserve Supreme Junior Overall in Contest. The contests included Herdsmanship Quiz,

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex heifer was the cow-calf pair exhibited

by Audrey Brawner of Wood Lake.

BRAW Ms Xtractor 574C, a 3/18/15 red, double polled daughter of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of BRAW Ms Ridge 844U showed with her 2/10/17 heifer by C-Bar Eldorado 114Z.

Photography, Graphic Art, Speech, Sire Summary Quiz, Sales Talk, and Judging.

Megan Amos also won the junior showmanship competition and Jack

Watts of Fairfield took home the reserve junior champion title.

Jack Watts of Fairfield exhibited the grand champion purebred Limousin with JAMO Pld Maddie 606D, a 3/2/16 double black, double polled daughter of Wulfs Yellowhammer Y359Y out of JAMO PLD Heaven.

The grand champion Lim-Flex heifer, exhibited by Megan Amos of Stapleton, was JAMO Ms Rio 605D, a 2/22/16 black, horned, daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of JAMO Ms Rider 829U.

Jack Watts, Grayhm Beck, Audrey Brawner, Kelsey and Megan Amos exhibited their Limousin cattle at the Nebraska Jr. Beef Expo June 4, 2017, in Norfolk.

Kelsey Amos of Stapleton exhibited the grand champion Market Steer, a 3/5/16 1,192-lb. son of Unstoppable out of JAMO Pld Justice 914W.

Jim Amos of Stapleton, Jamie Watts of Fairfield, and Rob Brawner of Wood Lake helped their juniors exhibiting at the Nebraska Jr. Beef Expo.

Dean Summerbell listened to Audrey Brawner as she practiced her sales pitch for the satellite event at the Nebraska Jr. Beef Expo.

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South Dakota News...

South Dakota Sales

The annual gathering of Limousin producers April 12 at the Peterson’s L7 Bar Production sale in Pukwana, SD.

Zilverberg Competes in the Senior Games John Zilverberg, age 103, of Highmore, South Dakota, was the oldest competitor at the National Senior Games held in June in Birmingham, Alabama. He competed in the shot put, discus, hammer throw and javelin as well as the bowling competition. John was featured on ESPN TV Sports Center’s “Top 10 Plays of the Week.” This spry man and former

cattle rancher recently visited an assisted living facility and told the “kids” that he was not quite ready to make the move.

John’s son, Don and his wife, Peg, raise registered Limousin, LimFlex and Hereford cattle on their ranch by Highmore, South Dakota.

John enjoys attending their annual production sale every February.

Treftz Limousin Featured in The Cattle Business Weekly

A great crowd of buyers evaluated the Ludens family production offering prior to their April 1 sale.

Curt Wieczorek of Mount Vernon, SD, Jerry Wulf of Morris, MN, and John Symens of Amherst, SD, attended the Peterson’s L7 Bar sale.

Treftz Limousin of Wetonka, South Dakota, was featured in the May 17, 2017, edition of The Cattle Business Weekly “Ranch Feature.”

In 1983, Glenn purchased his first registered Limousin bull. Treftz Limousin got their start when they bought their ranch in northeastern South Dakota, near Wetonka, in 1990. In addition to working on the ranch and raising cattle, Glenn also worked for 27 years for the Department of Labor.

What started as a “hobby” has now grown into a 150 head of purebred registered Limousin cows. Offspring are

sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Treftz Limousin holds their annual “Where Muscle Still Matters” sale at the ranch the second Saturday in February.

Glenn said that the breed has come a long way from the 1970’s. It is more than just lean beef. Animals now feature greatly improved docility, females with volume milk, and easy fleshing ability to graze the pastures.

According to Glenn, putting on a sale is a lot of work; however, he enjoys delivering the bulls to his customers.

He says that he has made some lifelong friendships over the years with many of the families who have purchased Limousin genetics from Treftz Limousin.

“You don’t know where you are going if you don’t know where you’ve been,”

is a phrase Glenn uses to explain a lot of the data they accumulate. With the introduction of DNA testing, there’s more to selecting breeding stock than just looking at the animal. Using artificial insemination is a way to look at bulls and find out which ones will compliment or help “fix” a cow.

The Treftz family includes Lori, a nurse at Manor Care in Aberdeen, son, Dustin who works at Glacial Lakes Energy and lives in Leola; daughter, Courtney, who works for the Department of Social Service in Rapid City; and son, Reece, a sophomore at Ipswich High School.

As the Treftz crew drives through their new crop of calves, anticipation builds for 2018.

South Dakota Juniors Exhibit at Summer Spotlight Show The South Dakota Summer Spotlight Show was held at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds the weekend of July 21-23, 2017. This all-breed show featured not only cattle but also swine and sheep. The fairgrounds were teeming with activity on the day of the show.

It was a hot, humid 92 degrees on show day, Saturday, July 22, 2017, as the seven Limousin juniors exhibited their heifers and steers before Kyle Roseboom, University of Minnesota judging coach. Roseboom remarked on the depth of quality.

Alexa Montagne of Elk Point exhibited the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female with DJ Dazzle Me, a 3/12/16 black, homozygous polled daughter of EXAR Classen.

The grand champion Limousin female was L7 Dixieland Delight 604D, a 3/25/16 black, polled daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior 252X exhibited by Memphis Peterson of Pukwana.

Memphis Peterson also captured reserve grand champion purebred honors with L7 Dancing Queen 680D, a 9/8/16 black, polled daughter of Bubba Watson.

Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain exhibited the grand champion LimFlex female with L7 Dakota Maid 615D, a 3/18/16 red, polled daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior.

The grand champion Limousin steer, Bullwinkle, belonged to Mitchell Schmidt of Willow Lake. Bullwinkle is a 1,180-lb. son of Addiction.

Reserve grand champion steer honors went to Durango, a 1,360-lb. son of BoJo exhibited by Ty Bergh of Florence.

The showmanship winners were Alexa Montagne, champion; Delaney Peterson, reserve champion; and Mitchell Schmidt was third.

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Wisconsin News…

World Beef Expo Held at State Fairgrounds The 25th Annual World Beef Expo (WBE) will take place September 22-24, 2017, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. The WBE encompasses not only breed shows, but also topnotch educational seminars, indoor/ outdoor trade shows, and the youth sweepstakes contest. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this event.

Escape to Grand Island Lily, Brooke and Violet Mitchell of Boscobel and Jordyn and Blane Keyes of Knapp and their families traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska, representing Wisconsin at this year’s NALJA show.

They did a great job in the show ring and satellite events. Congratulations!

Hewitt’s Meat Processing Wins Awards Hewitt Meat Processing, a family-owned business started in 1939 by Marvin and Crystal Hewitt, has won numerous national and international awards. They are devoted to quality and service, winning many awards, honors and recognition over the years.

This year Hewitt Meat Processing took home several grand and reserve grand champion awards at the Wisconsin Meat Product Competition.

According to John Franseen, manager, this competition is the largest of its kind in the United States with meat processing plants and meat markets from throughout the state entering more than 1,000 products into 36 categories. Franseen said, “When you can go against competition of that magnitude and still have success, it’s pretty rewarding.”

More than 40 judges, including food scientists, are required to effectively evaluate the many products during a marathon session on the Saturday of the convention. Each product is scored for external appearance, eye appeal,

John Franseen, manager, and Tom Tasse, president, of Hewitt Meat Processing proudly show off their awards from the Wisconsin Meat Product Competition. internal appearance and aroma, and taste, using a scale of 1,000 points.

This year, Hewitt’s Meat Processing was awarded grand champion for “Fresh Specialty Bratwurst,” “Traditional Snack Sausages,” and “Semi-Boneless Ham.” They took home the reserve champion trophies for “Traditional Boneless Ham” and “Commercial Boneless Ham.” Franseen and his wife, Amanda, are the fourth generation to work at Hewitt’s. John was most proud of

winning the grand champion award for their habanero-mango flavored brat.

“It’s sweet at first, then the hotness comes out,” he said. That class had 47 entries. Hewitt’s offers 32 different varieties of bratwurst, anything from sweet to spicy as well as some featuring shredded cheese and cheese curds.

Hewitt’s Meat Processing has a retail shop in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and a country store located in Lindsey, Wisconsin.

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Fullblood Limousin Alliance News…

Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) held a meeting Saturday, July 29, 2017, following the National Show in Springfield, Missouri. Several items were discussed including the national show, the possibility of hosting another sale, and the upcoming International Limousin Conference (ILC) in Denver, Colorado, in July 2018.

The Show and Sale committee, consisting of Bob Stone, Nancy Weems, Ty Heavin, Betty Anglani, Stacy Kitchens, Kevin Christensen and Dustin Sneed, reported on this year’s national show and discussed the possibility of hosting another online sale.

The FLA would like to thank Kevin Christensen and family for organizing the junior showmanship and fitting clinic, put on by Sullivan Supply and hosted by the FLA. More than 70 youth and adults were in attendance for this hour and half educational experience.

Another topic of interest was the upcoming ILC that will be held July 19-23, 2018. The show will begin at the National Western Stock Show Complex in Denver, Colorado, with the All-American Futurity. From there the tour will make stops at Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods in Colorado

Springs, Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and also make visits to Limousin breeders in the area.

Members of the FLA would like to have cattle on display at one of the stops on the tour. This will be discussed further at the next meeting of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance.

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The next meeting will take place in conjunction with the Foundation Sale in Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 7, 2017.

Fullblood Limousin Alliance Holds National Show Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance held their National Show July 29, 2017, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri, in conjunction with the Ozark Empire Fair. Judge Bryan Kutz of West Fork, Arkansas, sorted the 21 head in the Open Fullblood Show and the Junior Show. He works in the Animal Science Department at the University of Arkansas and coaches the Intercollegiate Livestock Team.

OPEN SHOW

The grand champion female and the Division II champion was AUTO Redbird 421D, a 9/10/16 polled daughter of SVL Polled Impact 516U exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO.

Division III champion female: SVL Lucinda, a 5/2/16 daughter of SVL Polled Exclusive 412T shown by Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, Oklahoma.

Division III reserve champion: RYRE Drastic Lady, a 5/13/16 daughter of ACHH Polled Boris 145B exhibited by Double R Limousin of Richmond, Kansas.

Division IV champion: DWR Polled Polled Gillian 137B, a 3/31/16 daughter of Rockin’ R Excalibur 48 shown by Nancy Weems of Chelsea, Oklahoma.

Division IV reserve champion: Amarie’s Jewel, a 4/11/16 daughter of CND Bradley exhibited by junior member Lesleigh Christensen of Plato, Missouri.

Division V champion: SVL Magic 315C, a 9/5/15 son of SVL PLD Exclusive 412D shown by Stone Valley Limousin.

Division V reserve champion: CC CDJL WR Helena, a 10/21/15 daughter of AR Well Rounded 9103 exhibited by junior member Ashleigh Christensen of Plato, Missouri.

JUNIOR SHOW

The reserve grand champion and Division IV champion bull was ACHH Diamond 82D, a 3/1/16 homozygous polled son of Posthaven PLD Yellowstone exhibited by A C H Holdings of Bowling Green, KY, and syndicate 5: Logan Hills, IN; Evans Cattle Co., KY; Broken Slash L Ranch, OK; Crockett Rose Branch Farm, MO; and Kentucky River, KY. Division IV reserve champion bull: J Bar J Yellowstone Too ET, a 3/24/16 son of Posthaven POL Yellowstone shown by Stone Valley Limousin and Britt Limousin Ranch of Seminole, Oklahoma.

Winning the grand champion banner in the Junior Show was SVL Gloria 418D, a 9/22/16 double polled daughter of SVL Polled Extra 202B exhibited Coleman Kitchens of Cashion, Oklahoma. She was also the Division I champion in the Open Show.

Kaeleigh Christensen of Plato, Missouri, owns the reserve grand champion female. Denison Poll Bell Ringer, a 1/1/14 double polled daughter of MH Velocity who showed with her 3/8/17 heifer, KNDC Macie Belle, by Denison Poll Pub.

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Short On Grass Sale The reserve grand champion and Division II reserve champion was CF Magnolia 224D, an 11/1/16 double polled daughter of FL Polled Touchable 311A shown by Jerry Kehler of Foyil, OK.

The grand champion and Division V champion bull was Chunky Haven ET, a 9/27/15 polled son of Posthaven PLD Yellowstone shown

by Double R Limousin.

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Junior exhibitors from 23 states gath er for the Opening Ceremony picture.

2017 NATIONAL JUNIOR LIMOUSIN SHOW & CONGRESS GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA

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NALJA Results…

Heartland Juniors Take Part in “Escape to Grand Island” Cattle Shows

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eartland juniors and their families traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska, the week of July 1-7, 2017, for the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress. The week-long event was hosted by the Heartland Limousin Association.

The shows started off with a “bang” July 4 with the steers, bred-and-owned females, and owned LimFlex females judges by John Rayfield of Lubbock, Texas. A total of 237 animals showed Tuesday in the three shows.

The following day, Wednesday, July 5, 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. Alan Miller and Will Coor, both of Gridley, Illinois, evaluated the 166 head in the six shows.

Best Pair of Females: 2nd place, Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA. BRED-AND-OWNED PUREBRED FEMALES Division III champion: Kaylee Gum of Pittsburgh, KS, with KGUM Crush 501C, an 11/5/15 daughter of MAGS Antelope.

Class 14: Kenneth Campbell of Tonganoxie, KS. LIMOUSIN COW-CALF PAIR

PUREBRED FEMALE SHOW The reserve grand champion Limousin cow-calf was LLJB Adalida 3226A, a 3/24/13 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS Xyloid out of BOHI Tulip 7017T exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. LIM-FLEX FEMALE SHOW

2017 NATIONAL JUNIOR LIMOUSIN SHOW & CONGRESS GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA

July 1-7, 2017 Heartland Division and Class Winners in the LimFlex Female Show: Division I champion: Kevin Linhart of Leon, IA, with CELL 6685D, an 11/8/16 daughter of MAGS Zodiac.

Division II reserve champion: Ellie Dill of Marshfield, MO, with AUTO Callie 403D ET, a 9/16/16 daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B ET. Division V reserve champion: Kinnick Paulsen of Preston, IA, with LMCC Midnight Sunset 26D, a 2/18/16 daughter of Topline Vision Fly Over.

Class 22: Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO; Class 25: Garrett Walden of Tonganoxie, KS; Class 26: Adysin McCarley of Girard, KS; Class 30: Ben Spencer of Gibbon, NE; Class 33: Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. BRED-AND-OWNED LIM-FLEX FEMALES

The grand champion purebred female and Division III champion was FWLY Purple Ribbon, a 5/28/16 double black, double polled daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of CLLL Purple Passion 920U. She was exhibited by Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. The reserve grand champion female and Division VI winner was ETGC Candy Apple, an 11/22/15 double black, homozygous polled daughter of TASF Aristotle 752A out of RDIO XOXO 29X shown by Abigail Tipton of Greenback, Tennessee.

Heartland Division & Class Winners in the Purebred Female Show: Division I reserve champion: Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO, with SEEE Dixie ET, an 11/15/16 daughter of MAGS Antelope.

Division II champion: Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA, with AUTO Paradise 287D ET, a 9/10/16 daughter of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B. Division V champion: Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA, with VL Déjà Vu 610D, a 1/16/16 daughter of RMKR Aphrodite 326A. Division V reserve champion: Nick Duckett of Grimes, IA, with VL Delilah 606D, a 1/14/16 daughter of RMKR Bewildered 477B. Class 76: Memphis Peterson of Pukwana, SD.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female and Division IV winner was CJSL 6096D ET, a 3/1/16 double black, homozygous polled daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682 out of MAGS Solitaire exhibited by Carter Hoge of Good Hope, IL.

The reserve grand champion and Division I champion Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex female was SCAS Divine 935D, a 10/13/16 double black, double polled daughter of SP The Answer 813 out of SCAS Bethany 377B exhibited by Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS. Division II reserve champion: Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS with SCAS Designer 922D, a 5/22/16 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis.

Class 60: Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO. Continued on page 32

AUTO Donya 207D ET, a 2/5/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B out of AUTO Rebeca 292S shown by Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, MO, was selected as the 4th Overall Lim-Flex and won Division V. She was named Supreme Champion over all breeds at the Ozark Empire Fair August 5.

Plan now for the 2018 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress.

July 14-20, 2018 • Denver, CO

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LIM-FLEX BRED-AND-OWNED BULLS

PUREBRED BRED-AND-OWNED BULLS

Heartland Satellite Winners at 2017 NALJA Show Heartland juniors participated in a variety of activities during their week-long stay in Grand Island, Nebraska, for the 2017 NALJA show July 1-7. Those members who placed in the various satellite events or received special honors were recognized at the awards ceremony July 7.

The grand champion Limousin bull and Division II champion was AR Dexter, a 9/27/16 homozygous black, double polled son of MAGS Yankee Doodle out of Broker Straight Flush exhibited by Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeyville, KS.

The reserve grand champion and Division III champion was Flatland Don’t Stop, a 2/29/16 double black, double polled son of SL Buckmaster out of WFCW 417W shown by Carson Walrod of Moorland, IA. Division I champion: Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, with JLX Drake, a 12/11/16 son of WLR Direct Hit. Division II reserve champion: Jamie Smith of New Virginia, IA, with JMIE Dynamite, an 8/16/16 son of JMIE 71D.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull and Division I champion was MRRC Legal 441E ET, a 1/27/17 double black, double polled son of Colburn Primo 5153 out of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull and Division III winner was Zack’s Moon Shine, a 1/17/16 homozygous black, double polled son of RLBH Air Force One out of MAGS X Marks The Spot shown by Zachary Snyder of Fort Scott, KS. PROGRESS STEERS Heartland Class Winners: Class 3: Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS; Class 4: Nick Duckett of Grimes, IA; Class 7: Owen Symens of Amherst, SD.

Novice showmanship top 10, Champion Kinnick Paulsen (far right), Preston, IA

Anna Johnson of Sebeka, MN, gives her farewell speech for serving as the NALJA president.

NALJA Awards of Excellence Scholarship winners are Brooke Falk, KS; Caitlyn Ochsner, CO; and Kaitlyn Boyer, IA. Leonard & Vi Wulf Scholarship: Amber Johnson, MN. Donna Etherton Limi Booster Scholarship: Amber Johnson, MN; Alexa Montagne, SD; Carson Walrod, IA. Honorary NALJA Member: Jordan (Straight) Muxfeldt, IA. State Grants: Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri.

State Poster: Minnesota, 2nd; Missouri, 3rd.

Showmanship: (Novice: ages 5-9) Kinnick Paulsen, IA, champion; Memphis Peterson, SD, 6th; Mason Shipman, IA, 10th. (Junior: ages 10-13) Ryleigh Morris, MO, champion; Ben Spencer, NE, 2nd; Garrett Walden, KS, 7th; (Intermediate: ages 14-16) Karsyn Youngblood, KS, 2nd; Delaney Peterson, SD,

Junior showmanship top 10, Champion Ryleigh Morris (far right), Ash Grove, MO

Intermediate showmanship top 10, Champion Shelby Hubbard (far right), Miami, OK

Senior showmanship top 10, Champion Tanner Walden (far right), Tonganoxie, KS

Vol. 25 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2017 5th; Drake Wood, MO, 6th; (Senior: ages 17-21) Tanner Walden, KS, champion; Maycee Ratliff, KS; Kenny Campbell, KS; Madison Ratliff, KS: senior competitors were not placed in any order other than the champion.

Individual Sweepstakes: Mason Shipman, IA, 7th State Sweepstakes: Missouri, 3rd

AALF Results…

All-American Limousin Futurity Champions Selected in Grand Island

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Quiz Bowl: (Junior) Wisconsin, 2nd, Blane Keyes, Lily, Brooke and Violet Mitchell

Quiz Bowl: (Senior) Missouri Beach Boys, 1st, Dalton Edwards, Clayton Schowe, Drake Wood and Benjamin Wilkinson

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he All-American Limousin Futurity took place on the final day of the festivities at the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress in Grand Island, Nebraska, July 7, 2017. Clink Rusk of Stillwater, Oklahoma, evaluated the Limousin and Lim-Flex females, cow-calf pairs and bulls.

The grand champion female and Division VI winner was JCL Cinnamon LNLM 522C, a 10/10/15 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex 75% daughter of MAGS Yip out of JCL Katniss LNLM 207Z exhibited

by Linden Faith Linthicum of Welch, Oklahoma.

The grand champion cow-calf pair was exhibited

by Spencer Wilder of Snook, Texas, with SDWI Bout Time 01B, an 11/20/14 homozygous black, double polled Lim-Flex 75% daughter of DHVO Trey 133R out of EF Ziggy 339Z. She showed with her 1/3/17 heifer by JJWI Augustus 03A. The Premier Breeder award went to Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa, and Premier Exhibitor honors went to the Wilder family of Snook, Texas.

Heartland Division Winners: Division I reserve champion female: Kevin Linhart of Leon, IA, with CELL 6685D, a 10/13/16 daughter of MAGS Zodiac.

Division II champion female: Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS, with SCAS Divine 935D, a 10/13/16 daughter of SP The Answer 813.

Division I champion bull: Scott Edwards of Higginsville, MO, with SEEE Deadliest Catch ET, a 12/20/16 son of MAGS Antelope.

Division II reserve champion bull: Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO, with AUTO Striker 159D ET, a 9/14/16 son of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B. Division V reserve champion bull: Wies Limousin Ranch and Edwards Land & Cattle Co. with ELCX King Landing 599D ET, a 2/12/16 son of MAGS Xyloid.

Quiz Bowl: (Senior) Kansas, 2nd, Brooke Falk, Kaylee Gum, Tanner Walden and Karsyn Youngblood, Sales Talk: (Novice) Mason Shipman, IA, 3rd, (Junior) Zach Snyder, KS, 1st; Mikah Edwards, MO, 4th (Intermediate) Drake Wood, MO, 2nd; Delaney Peterson, SD, 3rd (Senior) Amber Johnson, MN, 4th, Brooke Falk, KS, 5th.

Judging Contest: (Novice) Alex Watts, NE, 2nd; Tenley Edwards, MO, 3rd, Mason Shipman, IA, 4th; (Junior) Kacey Boyer, IA, 2nd; McKenna Richardson, KS, 5th; (Intermediate) Tanner Walden, KS, 1st; Delaney Peterson, SD, 4th; (Senior) Kaitlyn Boyer, IA, 5th.

State Judging Teams: Iowa, 1st, Kaitlyn and Kacey Boyer, Mara Anderson; Kansas, 2nd, Tanner Walden, Chase Ratliff, McKenna Richardson.

Magazine Ad: (Novice) Tenley Edwards, MO, 3rd; Quade Edwards, MO, 5th; (Junior) Kylie Anderson, IA, 2nd; Sam Callahan, MO, 4th; (Intermediate) Wiley Fanta, MN, 2nd; (Senior) Kaitlyn Boyer, IA, 1st; Sarah Junkans, MO, 3rd.

Photo Contest: Non-Cattle: (Novice) Maria Long, IA, 1st; Timber Vermillion, KS, 3rd; Tenley Edwards, MO, 4th; (Junior) Emmet Long, IA, 2nd; Kacey Boyer, IA, 4th; (Intermediate) Wiley Fanta, MN, 1st; (Senior) Kaitlyn Boyer, IA, 2nd.

Photo Contest: Cattle: (Junior) Dexter Small, KS, 3rd; Sam Callahan, MO, 4th; (Intermediate) Kaylee Gum, KS, 2nd; Drake Wood, MO, 3rd; (Senior) Joanna Moser, MN; 1st; Amber Johnson, MN, 3rd; (Adult) Ryan Wood, MO, 1st.

The grand champion and Division VII champion bull was ELCX Cabin Fever 273C, a 1/3/15 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 62% son of MAGS Xyloid out of AUTO Poem 273Y exhibited by Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, MO, and Edward Land & Cattle of Beulaville, NC.

Kansas won the Team Fitting contest during the National Junior Limousin Show. Members were Chase Ratliff, Maycee Ratliff, Tanner Walden and McKenna Richardson.

Heartland Board of Directors: (front): Bob Bosch, IA, secretary; Bart Mitchell, WI, vice president; Jim Venner, IA, president; Randy Corns, KS, treasurer; (back): Jamie Watts, NE, proxy director; Shaun Edwards, MO, director; T.J. Callahan, NE, director; Casey Fanta, MN, director; Warren Symens, SD, proxy director; and Dean Summerbell, MN, executive secretary.

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Heartland Sale Reports Wulf Opportunity Sale of 2017 Grosses Over $2 Million

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he Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale of 2017 was held March 31, 2017, at the farm near Morris, Minnesota. The video format provided for a fastmoving sale of 315 Limousin bulls and 26 females, plus 25 Angus bulls and 13 females. When the final gavel came down, the sale totaled $2,185,460.

Breeders from all over the United States, Canada and Australia gathered for the sale. The two-day event began with a seminar on the night of March 30, featuring a program on Beef Quality Assurance.

The top-selling bull was Wulfs Defend K909D ET, a 2/27/16 red, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Xtractor out of Wulfs Worth It All 9108W. Rob Brawner, Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska, had the final bid at $20,000.

Wulfs Compadre 2033C, an 8/28/15 red, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Zane X238Z out of Wulfs Zandy 2033Z was purchased by a syndicate of breeders, including: KS Limousin of Java Village, New York; Beach Limousin of Bristol, Oklahoma; Ochsner Limousin of Kersey, Colorado; Fillmore Ranch of Boone, Colorado; Bachmeier Limousin of Apple Valley, Minnesota; and J Bar J Limousin of Lebanon, Missouri, for $19,500.

Wulfs Conversion 3970C, an 8/22/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred son RUNL

Stetson 850S out of TMCK Lantern 070A was purchased by Ben Petre and Caleb Miller, BCV Farms of Mt. Perry, Ohio, for $16,000.

Wulfs Command K136C ET, an 8/29/15 black, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Yankee K689Y out of Wulfs Shooting Star 6134S was purchased by Pinnacle View Farms of Quesnel, British Columbia, for $16,000.

Wulfs Donegal U371D, a 2/19/15 black, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X out of TMCK 541Z was purchased by Greg Smith of Marion, North Dakota, for $11,000.

Dave and Brenda Meyer of Flasher, North Dakota, were the volume buyers of 40 bulls. Jeff Wiersma, J2 Cattle Co. of Outlook, Washington, purchased 30 bulls from the offering.

Patrick Capps of Casper, Wyoming, purchased the high-selling Limousin heifer, Wulfs Demi Moore 6192D, a 3/21/16 red, polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of Teacake 7523T for $14,000.

Capps also bought the next two high-selling heifers. Wulfs Darcy 6107D, a 3/5/16 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75% daughter of Wulfs Aerosmith 9556A out of Miss Wulfette 0535X brought $13,500.

Wulfs Deniz 6202D ET, a 2/19/16 red, homozygous polled purebred daughter of Wulfs

Jerry Wulf welcomed the crowd to their annual production sale.

Xtractor X233X out of Three Rivers 7317T was purchased by Capps for $12,250.

Averages: 29 Fall yearling purebred bulls......................$6,767 164 yearling purebred bulls.............................5,913 7 Lim-Flex heifers...........................................5,788 18 Fall yearling Lim-Flex bulls .......................5,722 29 Two-year-old purebred bulls.......................5,620 65 Yearling Lim-Flex bulls............................. 5,254 10 Two-year-old Lim-Flex bulls.......................5,200 19 Limousin purebred heifers..........................4,473 Auctioneers: C.K. “Sonny” Booth, Ronn Cunningham Sale Management: American Cattle Services Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting, MC Marketing Management, R&R Marketing, KK Seedstock Consultants & Joel Edge

Ben Petre and Caleb Miller of Mount Perry, OH, purchased a high-selling bull from the offering.

Repeat buyers of Wulf bulls are Dobson Farms and Todd Ranches of Willcox, AZ.

Butch Jochim of Diamond V Ranch, Selfridge, ND, purchased four bulls.

Dave Meyer and his son, Brandon were volume buyers at the sale.

Jerry Wulf appreciated the bids from a syndicate to purchase the second high-selling bull. Representing the syndicate are Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, CO, and Kyle Smith of Java Village, NY.

Beverly Summerbell thanked Rob Brawner for his purchase over the phone of the high-selling bull at the Wulf sale.

South Dakota buyers: Jake and Brady Rinehart of Highmore, Shane Farlee of Dupree, and Reggie Kennedy of Faith all purchased bulls at the Wulf sale.

Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz of St. Paul, NE, presented low stress cattle handling techniques at the Wulf seminar March 30.

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Limousin & Lim-Flex PRODUCTION SALE Featuring the Fall-Calving Cowherd Dispersal

9.16.17 Plainville, KS - 1 p.m.

LVBR

Dusty

601D

2/20/16 - HP/DB - 34% LF MAGS Zarah x E&B Lady 8021 In Focus II BW: 0.3 WW: 56 Y W: 100 MK: 29 SC: 0.9 DC: 19 YG: -.10 CW: 30 RE: .47 MB: .52 $MI: 67 Herd-Sire Prospect

SELLING 240 LOTS AS 340 HEAD

LVBR

Donnette 67D

10/18/16 - DP/DB - 46% LF MAGS Apple Jack x LVLS Billy Girl 4015B BW: 1.0 WW: 63 YW: 100 MK: 24 SC: 0.9 DC: 8 YG: -.16 CW: 28 RE: .54 MB: .32 $MI: 62 Open Heifer

100 First-Calf Heifer Pairs 120 Fall-Calving Females 10 Spring Yearling Herd-Sire Prospects 10 Open Heifers

Sale Consultants: Grassroots Genetics 515.229.5227 - grgenetics@aol.com

MC Marketing Management 402.350.3447 - mcmarketingsales@aol.com

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Donna 64D

10/12/16 - DP/DB - 61% LF MAGS Apple Jack x LVLS Bunny 4005B BW: 0.5 WW: 65 YW: 100 MK: 22 SC: .07 DC: 5 YG: -.05 CW: 31 RE: .32 MB: .24 $MI: 59 Open Heifer

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks

For a Complimentary Sale Catalog, call/text/e-mail:

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Dixie 60D

10/20/16 - DP/DP - 63% LF MAGS Apple Jack x LVLS Betsy 4014B BW: 0.4 WW: 58 YW: 90 MK: 25 SC: 1.3 DC: 17 YG: -.11 CW: 24 RE: .45 MB: .18 $MI: 55 Open Heifer

Randall O. Ratliff - 615.330.2735 PO Box 60097 - Nashville, TN 37206 Randy@rrmktg.com - www.rrmktg.com

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4/20/15 - DP/DB - 50% LF MAGS Xtra Wet x RRA Blackbird 0045 BW: 1.1 WW: 68 YW: 93 MK: 23 SC: 0.6 DC: 26 YG: .01 CW: 23 RE: .11 MB: .26 $MI: 60 Sells bred from 6.30.17 to RRDC Buckaroo 4003B

Plainville, KS Manager, Mike Smith - 785.737.6053 Owners: Chad Settje - 402.910.5504 Mike Settje - 402.920.0230 Mark Settje - 402.920.0218

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8/1/14 - DP/HB - 75% LF MAGS Yip x HC Crystal 820 BW: 1.7 WW: 77 YW: 121 MK: 19 SC: 0.5 DC: 15 YG: .04 CW: 49 RE: .17 MB: .16 $MI: 59 Sells bred from 7.12.17 to RRDC Big Bend 4008B

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Heartland Sale Reports Denver Bulls Popular at Ludens Family Limousin Sale

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ordy, Pam, Mike and Sarah Ludens of Viborg, South Dakota, held their annual “Pride of the Dakotas” sale at the farm April 1, 2017. The sale featured their 2017 National Western pen bulls.

The bidding was brisk from Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Canadian buyers who sought to purchase the bulls.

The top-selling bull was LFLC Denver 857D, a 4/8/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Ziplock N922Z out of LFLC Annabelle 857A. GV Limousin of Garnett, Kansas, had the final bid of $22,000 for full possession and one-half semen interest.

Wieczorek Limousin of Mount Vernon, South Dakota, purchased full possession and one-half semen interest in LFLC Deadwood 602D, a

4/17/16 red, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Big Timer 2004B out of LFLC Dakota Belle 602U for $8,250.

LFLC Dollar Bill 764D, a 2/22/16 black, homozygous polled purebred son of LFLC Ace 750A out of LFLC Dakota Belle 764Y was purchased by Jay Langdeau of Ft. Pierre, South Dakota. He purchased full possession and one-half semen interest for $7,750.

Bosch Limousin Farms of Indianola, Iowa, purchased full possession and one-half semen interest in LFLC Doc Holiday 756D, a 4/14/16 black, homozygous polled purebred son of LFLC Zest 51Z out of LFLC Yankee Girl 756Y for $7,250.

LFLC Dirt Road 100 ET, a 3/6/16 black, homozygous polled purebred son of RPY Paynes Derby 462 out of Wulfs Unique was purchased by

Mark Nutter of Thedford, Nebraska. He bought full possession and one-half semen interest for $6,250.

The top-selling female was LFLC Dakota Belle 125C, a 4/21/15 red, double polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Ziplock N922W out of LFLC Dakota Belle 807Z. She sold with her 3/31/17 LFLC Bank Account 701B heifer at side. Alan Jager of Good Thunder, Minnesota, purchased the heifer bred to LFLC Bank Account 701B for $3,100. Jager was the volume buyer of the bred females, purchasing all three Limousin head offered.

Averages: 26 Limousin bulls.........................................$3,910 3 Bred Limousin females.................................2,933 Auctioneer: Joel Edge

Regular Schedule Gets Calves to the Bunk

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etting calves used to eating a grain diet involves feed preparation, feed presentation, and management decision that will help stimulate appetites”, according to Twig Marston, beef business development and field support specialist at BioZyme.

As you determine the diet you will put your weaned calves on, make sure it is a highly palatable, nutrient-dense ration. Be sure the feed is fresh and has a good texture and flavor, Marston said in a news release.

Making sure you have clean, accessible bunks the calves can comfortably eat from is important to make sure they all get to the bunk to eat. Make sure the bunks are the right height for calves to easily get their heads into and eat from without adding stress to their experience. Be sure the bunks are free from stale feed, dirt and manure.

Establish a signal to let the calves know it is feeding time and that feed is waiting for them. This can be a loud calf call, a whistle or bucket rattle that you use each time you feed them. They will get accustomed to hearing this signal and associate it with feeding time.

It is important to establish a regular feeding schedule with your calves.

They will be used to eating at specific times. Feeding them twice daily will keep the feed fresher in the bunk.

When delivering feed to the calves, make sure to mix and evenly distribute the feed in the bunk. Calves will get more evenly distributed intake if the grain is spread evenly instead of most of it being dumped in one end and then spread along the rest of the bunk.

“Follow these steps, and you should have healthy, growing calves,” Mattson said.

Curt Wieczorek of Mt. Vernon, SD, purchased the second high-selling bull from Gordy Ludens.

Jay Langdeau (center) with his son, Cash, and daughter, Bailey, of Ft. Pierre, SD, purchased one of the highselling bulls from Gordy Ludens.

Rob Brawner of Bullis Creek Ranch, Wood Lake, NE, and John Symens of Symens Brothers, Amherst, SD, were buyers of Ludens bulls.

Gordy Ludens thanked Mary and Bob Bosch of Indianola, IA, for their purchase of a high-selling bull.

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Heartland Sale Reports Great American Pie Sale Features Rolf Herd Reduction The 12th annual “Great American Pie” Sale in Lebanon, Missouri, April 9, 2017, featured the Herd Reduction Sale of the fall-calving herd from Walt and Jackie Rolf of LeRoy, Kansas. There were 12 consignors from five states who brought 52 lots of Limousin pairs, bred heifers, open heifers and bulls along with semen packages to the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Missouri.

The top-selling pair was Ms Moreno Upgirl 1017A ET, a 10/17/13 double black, homozygous polled 73% Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Upshot 0562B out of TGBC Elusive Girl 220X consigned by McKinney Farms and Moreno Ranches of Blue Jacket, Oklahoma. Billy White of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, purchased the cow for $3,000. Her 3/27/16 double black, homozygous polled 62% Lim-Flex daughter

by RDIO Black Joker 54Z was purchased by T Hill Limousin of Dover, Arkansas, for $3,000.

The top-selling bred heifer was AUTO Clair 256C, a 2/27/15 black, homozygous polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Unite Together out of MAGS Manuela bred to AUTO Silverado 543B consigned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. Two Tennessee firms, Cross Creeks Farms of Gray and Win Vue Farms of Bulls Gap, teamed up to purchase this bred heifer for $4,000.

Seth Anderjaska of Willard, Missouri, purchased the Pinegar consignment of AUTO Rain 221C, a 1/25/15 black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of PVF Insight 0129 out of Carrousels Peaches 4330P bred to AUTO Silverado 543B for $3,600.

The top-selling open female was Little’s Denise 7D, a 3/2/16 black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X out of CJSL X-Cel

0356X consigned by Little’s Limousin of Eldon, Missouri. She was purchased by Brian Overshon of Dixon, Missouri, for $2,600.

The top-selling bull was J Bar J Delegate 621D ET, a 3/13/16 double black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex son of GAR Prophet out of JONK Poll Unique 70U. He was consigned by Glendenning J Bar J of Lebanon, Missouri, and was purchased by Circle L Limousin of Burbank, Ohio, for $5,500.

Averages: Great American Pie Sale 29 Bulls....................................................... $2,472 5 Pairs............................................................2,350 10 Bred heifers................................................2,230 8 Open heifers.................................................1,563 Total: 52 Lots.........................................................$2,370

Dakota Rodden of Lebanon, MO, purchased six head of Limousins at the Great American Pie Sale.

Mike and Karen Hammond of Licking, MO, purchased cattle at the Great American Pie Sale.

Darrel Bishop of Lebanon, MO, bought three bulls from the Great American Pie offering.

Tom Hill of T Hill Limousin, Dover, AR, purchased one-half of the high-selling pair at the Great American Pie Sale.

Seth Anderjaska of Willard, MO, purchased a high-selling bred heifer consigned by Ed Pinegar of Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO.

Walt and Jackie Rolf thanked Mike Cravens of Lee’s Summit, MO, for his purchase of several Rolf cows.

Cole Abele and Dennis Alt of Double A Land & Cattle, Nevada, MO, purchased eight fall calves from Walt and Jackie Rolf at their Retirement Reduction Sale in Lebanon.

Walt, Jackie and Megan Rolf of LeRoy, KS, appreciated Pam and Greg Callahan of Centerview, MO, for their purchase of Rolf females at their Retirement Reduction Sale.

Rolf Retirement Sale The top-selling pair in the Rolf Retirement Sale was LFRO American Beauty 340A, an 8/1/13 red, double polled purebred daughter of RUNL XtraFeature 240X out of AUTO America 836P. Mike Cravens of M&B Limousin, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, purchased the cow for $3,650. Her 8/21/16 black, double polled 75% bull sired by TMCK Burris 114B brought $1,100 from Ron and Shirley Peckman of Prairie Creek Ranch, Richards, Missouri.

Cravens also purchased LFRO Anastasia 308A, a 2/2/13 red, double polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Nobel Prize 3861N out of LFRO Nutter Butter 421N for $2,900. Her 8/14/16 twin black, double

polled daughters out of LFRO Bound for Glory 445B were purchased by Steve Smith of St. Joe, Arkansas, each bringing $950.

LFRO Beta 463B, a 9/17/14 red, double polled purebred daughter of Wulfs Wisdom 8063W out of LFRO Galaxy 067X along with her 10/7/16 Lim-Flex 75% bull out of TMCK Burris 114B was purchased

by Greg and Pam Callahan of Centerview, Missouri, for $3,700.

Also bringing $3,700 was LFRO Buttercup 409B, a 1/19/14 red, double polled daughter of Wulfs Wisdom out of LFRO Nutter Butter 421N along with her 8/19/16 black, double polled 75% Lim-Flex

heifer sire by TMCK Burris 409B. Greg and Pam Callahan purchased the cow for $2,800. Double A Land & Cattle Co. of Nevada, Missouri, purchased the calf for $900.

Averages: Rolf Retirement Sale 30 Pairs........................................................$3,180 9 Bred heifers..................................................1,928 2 Opens.............................................................950 Total: 41 Lots.........................................................$2,796 Auctioneer: Clint Hunter Sale Management: KK Seedstock Consultants Sale Consultant: Helton Consulting

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Heartland Sale Reports L7 5077C Tops Peterson’s L7 Bar Ranch Sale Rod and Wendy Peterson along with son, Cade, and his wife, Erica, of Pukwana, South Dakota, enjoyed a full house of commercial and seedstock buyers interested in purchasing a stout set of Limousin bulls and females offered at their 39th annual production sale April 12, 2017. Chisum and Cindy Peterson along with Chisum’s brother, Quin, were on hand to man the phones and promote the family offering.

A total of six to eight inches of snow two days before the sale melted away bringing sunny skies and moderate temperatures sale day. Several South Dakota “Commercial Producer of the Year” award winners were on hand and purchased bulls.

The top-selling bull was L7 5077C, a 10/1/15 red, homozygous polled son of L7 Zero Hour 2066Z out of L7 Red Velvet 277Z. After aggressive bidding, Richie Harris of Keyota, Oklahoma, had the final bid of $13,000 for fall possession.

Another popular bull was L7 5076C ET, a 9/6/15 red, homozygous polled purebred son of Wulfs Unlimited 5035U out of Miss L7 510R. Daran Sagvold of McLeod, North Dakota, purchased the bull for $9,000.

L7 6052D, a 3/24/16 black, homozygous polled 75% Lim-Flex son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of Miss L7 343A was purchased by the Winckler Brothers of Wagner, South Dakota, for $7,500.

L7 6058D, a 3/5/16 red, homozygous polled purebred son of DLVL Xerox 023X out of Miss L7 409B was purchased by Jay Langdeau, South Fork Ranch of Fort Pierre, South Dakota, for $7,250.

J&J Ranches of Snook, Texas, purchased L7 6009D, a 3/15/16 red, polled purebred son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of Miss L7 908W for $7,250.

The 2017 South Dakota “Commercial Producer of the Year” Rick King of Philip, South Dakota, was

The Winckler Brothers of Wagner, SD, are thanked by Rod Peterson for purchasing a high-selling bull.

Repeat buyer Mike Kuhlman of Wagner, SD, purchased a highselling bull.

First time L7 Bar sale attendees Rick and Deanna Campbell of Axtell, NE, purchased three bulls.

Roger Randall (right) of Chamberlain, SD, purchased four bulls from Rod and Wendy Peterson.

Wendy and Rod Peterson thanked repeat buyer Jay Langdeau (left) and his son, Elias, of Ft. Pierre, SD, for purchasing one of the featured bulls.

The 2017 South Dakota Commercial Producer of the Year Rick King (center) and his son-in-law, Dave Schriever, (left) and granddaughter, Ashley, of Philip, SD, are thanked by Wendy and Rod Peterson. King was the volume buyer with six bulls.

the volume buyer of six bulls. Roger Randall, Triple R Ranch of Chamberlain, South Dakota, purchased four head; while Rick and Deanna Campbell of Axtell, Nebraska, purchased three bulls.

The high-selling female was Miss L7 644D, a 3/9/16 red, double polled purebred daughter of DLVL Xerox 023X out of Miss L7 406B. She was purchased by J&J Ranches for $5,300.

Averages: 46 Bulls........................................................$4,199 6 Open Females.............................................3,617 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting & MC Marketing Management

Dear Heartland members and friends, US is a short word, just two letters. U could mean YOU and S is SOMEONE. We all have been part of an US within a family or other group of people in our lives.

Strength is brought about through people...those who want to belong...to play a part...to contribute and be recognized as US Heartland people.

What had limitations within a state, a regional group could do.

Thus, the Heartland Limousin Association was formed and to gain ground we all “pulled on the same rope” as a board, as a staff and as committed Heartland members.

Through this group, people have become acquaintances... acquaintances have become friends, and friends have become our Limousin family.

It’s this family that came together to host an event such as “Escape to Grand Island.”

With our committed leadership, our various talents and abilities, and just plain work, a great National Junior Limousin Show & Congress was the successful result.

Thank you, Heartland people for the belief in our community that we can each do our part. It is impossible to accomplish anything worthwhile without the help of other people and each time we go looking for them we find YOU (U) and SOMEONE (S).

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Heartland Sale Reports Road to Grand Island Sale Paved with Gold Saturday, April 29, 2017, marked the Pinegar Limousin Road to Grand Island Sale at their farm near Springfield, Missouri. Seven inches of rain fell during the day; however, the wet conditions did not dampen the spirits or bidding from the large crowd of buyers gathered to purchase the 21 open females and three spring bred females.

The top-selling female was AUTO Ponder, a 10/26/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled 38% Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B out of AUTO Rebeca 292S. She was purchased by Sara Sullivan of Dunlap, Iowa, for $15,000.

AUTO Deniece, a 1/28/16 black, polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of SAV Classified 3427 out of MAGS Manuela sold bred to AUTO Dually to Sugar Bush Cattle of Allen, Michigan, for $13,500.

AUTO Delejah, a 1/3/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B out of AUTO Rebeca 292S sold bred to AUTO Dually. She was purchased by Brehm Farms of San Antonio, Texas for $12,500.

AUTO Molly 296D, an 11/10/16 homozygous black, polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B ET out of AUTO Forever 219X brought $10,000 from Emily Miller of McKinney, Texas.

AUTO Countess 400D, a 9/26/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled 67% Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Aviator out of AUTO Rebeca 292S was purchased by Elite Limousin of Fair Grove, Missouri, for $8,750.

Averages: 3 Spring bred females.................................$10,333 21 Open females.............................................5,734 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Marketing Team: American Cattle Services, Grassroots Consulting, Helton Consulting, MC Marketing Management & R&R Marketing

Ed Pinegar thanks Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba, MO, for her purchase of a Road to Grand Island heifer.

Sale team members Kiley McKinna of MC Marketing and Mark Smith of Grassroots tried to stay dry prior to the Pinegar sale.

Shaun and Brooke Edwards of Elite Limousin, Fair Grove, MO, purchased one of the high-selling females from Ed Pinegar’s Road to Grand Island Sale

Ed Pinegar congratulated and thanked Blaine, Jenny, and Emily Miller of McKinney, TX for their purchase of a Road to Grand Island Sale heifer.

Oklahoma producers Bob Stone of Cashion and Barbara Britt of Seminole were both consignors and buyers at the Select Breeders Sale.

Ed Pinegar welcomed the large crowd of buyers on a rainy day.

Gene and Vicki Brehm of San Antonio, TX, purchased cattle from the Pinegar offering April 29.

Ed Pinegar thanked the volume buyer of the Select Breeders Sale Brad Teague of Bruner, MO.

Breeders from Eight States Consign Cattle to Select Breeders Limousin Sale Breeders from eight states and Canada consigned a great set of Fullblood, Purebred and Lim-Flex Limousin cattle plus embryos to the Select Breeders Limousin Sale held at the Pinegar Limousin sale facility near Springfield, Missouri. This sale took place immediately following the Pinegar Road to Grand Island Sale April 29, 2017.

The top-selling bull was AUTO Luckie Guy 140D ET, a 4/28/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled 79% percent son of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B out of AUTO Rebeca 479A. Consigned by Pinegar Limousin, the bull was purchased by Rhad Baker, Baker Limousin of Fulton, Missouri, for $20,000.

Another high-selling bull was 7X Dominance ET, a 2/26/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex son of TC Aberdeen out of MAGS Suzanne consigned by Gaston 7 Cross Ranch of Caledonia, Missouri. Allen Barbre of Granby, Missouri, purchased one-half possession for $8,750.

The high-selling pair was consigned by Pinegar Limousin. AUTO Ruth 278B ET, a 9/2/14 homozygous polled, homozygous black 37% LimFlex daughter of SAV Brand Name 9115 out of AUTO Rebeca 292S was purchased along with her 12/1/16 bull, AUTO 589D, by AUTO Power Line 135B by Bradley Teague of Bruner, Missouri, for $12,800.

AUTO Braton 212B, a 3/2/14 homozygous black, polled 71% Lim-Flex daughter of LH U-Haul 135U out of MAGS Manuela bred to Riverstone Crown Royal, was consigned by Pinegar Limousin and purchased by Lake Home Farm of Drakesville, Iowa, for $5,400. Her 9/1/16 homozygous black, polled Lim-Flex heifer, AUTO Extra Sweet, by EF Xcessive Force was purchased

by Lake View Limousin Ranch of Ionia, Missouri, for $4,000.

AUTO Durene 201D ET, a 2/4/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled 37% Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Blue Chip out of AUTO Rebeca 292S bred to Riverstone Crown Royal was consigned by Gage

Vol. 25 • Issue 4 • Sept/Oct 2017 Baker of Fulton, Missouri. She was purchased by Jeff Kinny of Woodard, Oklahoma, for $9,000.

PBRS 5138C, a 9/9/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled 31% Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Anchor out of BUF Eppionia 7307 bred to SBLX First Class was consigned by P Bar S Ranch of Sand Springs, OK, and purchased by White Valley Ranch of Adair, Oklahoma, for $8,000.

SVL Polled Wynona 308C, a 5/8/15 red, homozygous polled, Fullblood daughter of SVL Polled Exclusive 412T out of SVL Polled Wilma 751X bred to SVL Polled Norman 217B was consigned

by Stone Valley Ranch of Cashion, Oklahoma. She was purchased by Ken Ragsdell, Rockin’ R Ranch of Rolla, Missouri, for $8,000.

DP Limousin of Earlsville, Oklahoma, purchased the Stone Valley consignment of SVL Lucinda, a 5/2/16 red, homozygous polled Fullblood daughter of SVL Polled Exclusive 412T out of SVL Polled Lexus 345S for $7,500.

Averages: 5 Fall pairs..................................................$6,520 8 Bulls...........................................................5,819 15 Spring pairs...............................................3,880 14 Fall bred females........................................3,821 16 Open spring heifers....................................3,483 5 Spring bred females.....................................2,960 37 Embryos.......................................................553 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny Booth” Sale Team: American Cattle Services, Grassroots Consulting, Helton Consulting, MC Marketing Management & R&R Marketing

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Heartland Sale Reports All-American Futurity Sale of Sales The Sale of Sales was held Wednesday evening, July 5, 2017, in the VIP Lounge, compliments of the Heartland Limousin Association, at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island. This event was held in conjunction with the All-American Limousin Futurity. A total of 24 lots were consigned by 17 breeders.

Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa, consigned onehalf embryo interest, no possession, in MAGS Xtra Rest, a 2/5/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of DHVO Deuce out of MAGS Unrest. White Valley Ranch of Adair, Oklahoma, purchased the lot for $6,000.

Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, consigned the right to flush to a bull of the buyer’s choice with a guarantee of five embryos from Wulfs Worth It All 9108, a 4/1/09 red, polled purebred daughter of WZRK Primestar 861P out of Wulfs Missive 2258M. Summit Livestock of Australia purchased the consignment for $5,250.

Linhart Limousin consigned CELL 5481C ET, a 9/11/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of

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MAGS Wazowski out of AUTO Exceptional 282S bred to TASF Believe 854B for a January calf. She was purchased by Wulf Cattle for $4,600.

The high-selling set of four embryos was consigned

by Colt Cunningham of Rose, Oklahoma. The mating consisted of COLE Architect 08A x LH Belle 015B. O.T. Farms of Fort Scott, Kansas, purchased the mating for $825 per embryo.

Averages: ½ Donor embryos.......................................$6,000 1 Embryo flush.............................................5,250 1 Bred female...............................................4,600 1 Open heifer................................................3,800 79 Embryos ......................................................546 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management Team: American Cattle Services, MC Marketing Management, R&R Marketing & Grassroots Consulting

Buyers enjoyed the plush comforts of the VIP Room at the Nebraska State Fair arena building for the Sale of Sales July 5.

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Sale consultant Ken Holloway thanked Ty Heavin, Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO, for his purchases.

Casey Fanta of Wulf Cattle consigned and purchased at the sale. Herman Symens of LIMI-Gene attended the sale as well.

Charles Linhart of Leon, IA, thanked Chris White, White Valley Ranch of Adair, OK, for his purchase of a Linhart consignment.

Hubert Thomas, O.T. Farms of Ft. Scott, KS, was a buyer at the Sale of Sales.

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