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OctOber 8th • Online with cw cattle SaleS Please join us for our annual on The Rocks online Prospect Sale. Cattle will sell on october 8th. To place your bid visit cwcattlesales.com. We are committed to offering our best from the 2014 calf crop. Cattle selling are out of our best Donors and the most popular ai Sires available. Many sibs to these past champions sell. all cattle offered are raised by us! 2014 Shorthorn Plus Junior national Show
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Raising A Champion Jeff Miller
On The Mic
In this new feature we share a quote from Jim Williams. Jim judged the market beef at the 2014 Colorado State Fair.
from the editor
FULLTIME HOBBY
TIME TO HIT THE ROAD FOR THE FALL SHOWS!
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eager to see and do an interview with our new Showtimes Phantom. Moments like that, or when we talk to an excited grandparent about their grandchildren getting a Showtimes show stick and comb, are the most rewarding aspects of my job.
My family always has a blast trying to think of or find something new to implement into The Showtimes. Show Center Videos, the Showtimes Phantom, and Beyond the Backdrop exhibitor bios are prime examples. What’s even more rewarding, is seeing how we can excite others through what we do. This past August, Laurie and I were working the cattle rings at the Colorado State Fair. Matt Leo from California was the judge for the breeding show. He was so
I cannot imagine my life if I had moved on from this hobby. For the knowledge I’ve gained, the people I’ve met, and the places I have gone could not be found at a 9 to 5 job.
friend of mine once told me that sooner or later I would have to grow up and get a real job. That livestock shows were nothing but a hobby. Little did they know that a few short years later Brian, Laurie and I would start a junior livestock magazine. A magazine that we used to tie us to a lifestyle we were not ready to ever leave.
One of my goals for The Showtimes was to create a magazine that not only showcased the livestock industry, but allowed people from within it to call it their own. Everything in this issue, from the articles and special features to the show results and ads, is put together with that goal in mind.
See you at the shows, Lisa Reid
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ON THE MAP: NEW SUBSCRIBERS
The Showtimes welcomes new subscribers! In each issue we will feature 10 of our new subscribers on our map!
Jolynn Midcap
Thanks for letting me know and thanks for all you do. My son takes your magazine to school with him to try and educate his non-Ag friends!
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Thank you so much for your donation to the Wyoming State Fair!
Kinsey Crowe, OH
Your sponsorship of the Junior Premier Livestock Exhibitor [NWSS] is very much appreciated. This was a great experience for me. It gave me the opportunity to work on some communication skills. I feel that it also helped me this summer to be selected as the Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor at the Ohio State Fair. I had the opportunity to meet Lisa this year at the sale in Denver. Thank you again!
Kevin Mears, OH
I don’t get much time to read your magazine, but each time I do, I am just amazed at how well you’re doing with it! Be very proud. I wish it was around when I was a kid! Good work, God Bless.
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Showtimes Magazine welcomes your letters and emails! Please send your letters to The Showtimes Magazine, 14510 Brighton Road, Brighton, Colorado 80601. Emails can be sent to theshowtimes@yahoo.com. Call us at 303.941.1004.
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congratulations gerrett davidson
congratulations shae varner
Eric, KElli, colton, Jaxon & alli Baudino 382 east grinter • mazon, illinois 60444 815-992-9686 • baudinoshowcattle.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 17
FIRST AIR INTERVIEW WITH MATT LEO!
After judging the Breeding Beef show at the 2014 Colorado State Fair, Matt Leo, CA of James Bright & Leo Brothers Show Steers became the first livestock judge to ever be interviewed from the air with The Showtimes Phantom. Be sure to check out his interview in the Colorado State Fair Edition of Show Center online at theshowtimesmagazine.com or on our free iPhone and Android App!
CHANGES TO NWSS MAINETAINER SHOW
Beginning with the 2015 NWSS Maine-Anjou yards activies ALL MaineTainers will be eligible for the pen-of-three show and Bright Lights Sale.
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AN HONOR
It was a true honor for Laurie and Lisa Reid, The Showtimes, to be able to assist both Jim Williams and Matt Leo in the ring at the Colorado State Fair. Both of these judges have had such a positive impact on the livestock industry and are true class acts.
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GIVING BACK
The Colorado State Fair is the place that sparked our initial interest in the livestock industry and holds many of our fondest memories. Every year, it is important to us to give back to the State Fair and Colorado youth involved in the livestock industry. Laurie is pictured below meeting with exhibitors and other buyers at the 2014 Sale of Champions as a member of the Denver Rustler Buyers Group at the 2014 Colorado State Fair.
COLORADO STATE FAIR
From all of us in the Livestock Office and everyone involved in the youth livestock programs, we would like to extend a big THANK YOU for your support of the 2014 Colorado State Fair. We would also like to thank you for the Congratulatory Banners you awarded the Grand and Reserve Market Animals, as well as the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Jr. Breeding Heifers. Lastly, thank you for everything you do to support the Colorado State Fair Livestock Office and all the exhibitors, you are truly appreciated.
THE BACHELOR
LISA TEACHES SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC
On behalf of the Hoof over Heels 4-H Club, I want to thank you (Lisa Reid) and the entire Reid family for the generous volunteer involvement you have provided to our club over the years. The July showmanship clinic was a huge success as several of our 4-H club members won showmanship at the Douglas County Fair. You have excellent communication skills and our 4-H members could comprehend what you were teaching them. The Showtimes combs were a big hit at the fair and we appreciated the donations. - Luke Hinners, CO.
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Laurie Reid and Brenda Humphrey had the chance to get up close and personal with ABC’s new Bachelor, Chris Soules, while visiting Summit Farms in Alden, IA this summer!
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SCHLIPF TAKES HOME TOP SHOWMANSHIP HONORS
Codee Schlipf, the daughter of Ryan and Sherri Schlipf of El Paso, Illinois, was named the winner of the 15th annual Illinois Master Showmanship Contest at the 2014 Illinois State Fair. This prestigious award is given to an exhibitor who first won the Champion Showman at their county contest, then went on to compete against all of the Champion contestants from fifty-one counties across the state in all three species. For the title of Master Showman, Codee was awarded over $1,000 worth of prizes including a showbox, a $500 gift card, a chair, and a belt buckle. Codee is currently attending Illinois Central College where she is majoring in agriculture and is a member of the livestock judging team.
SPORTING THE SHOWTIMES
Carson and Chandeler Baker (top) and Jeff Miller’s granddaugher, Kayley (bottom) proudly show off their brand new Showtimes white showsticks! Carson exhibited the Champion Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer and Champion Overall Heifer at the Marlow District Show in Duncan, Oklahoma. Have a picture of yourself representing The Showtimes? Send it to lisa_theshowtimes@ yahoo.com
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3rd overall champion continental heifer, 2014 Belt Buckle Bonanza congratulations to the ellis Family Special Thank You To Jeff Jackson for placing this heifer.
senior champion heifer, 2014 she’s a Lady congratulations to the Wagner Family
3rd overall & champion chi heifer, 2014 two steppin, ring 2 res. champion chi heifer, 2014 Boot scootin, Both rings congratulations to the morris Family
champion commercial heifer, 2014 ksU aGr, Both rings res. Grand champion & champion commercial heifer, 2014 Brookings, day 2 res. champion commercial heifer, 2014 Brookings, day 1 3rd overall commercial heifer, 2013 kansas Beef Expo, ring a congratulations to the vickland Family
3rd overall commercial heifer, 2014 Muskogee regional show congratulations to the Powell Family
res. division champion Mainetainer heifer, 2014 Maine Jr nationals congratulations to the morris Family
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1. Knowledge is power. - Francis Bacon 2. What good is running when you’re on the wrong road. - German
twenty-eight 3. The early bird gets the worm, but the
second mouse gets the cheese. - Unknown
4. The man who rolls up his sleeves seldom
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loses his shirt - Thomas Cowan
THIS ISSUE WE FEATURE 28 SAYINGS AND QUOTES.
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16. He’ll tell you how the cow ate the hay. - Unknown
mouth shut and seem a fool than to open it and remov e all doubt. - Unknown
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26. Make hay while the sun shines. - Unknown
27. Bite the bullet. - Unknown
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faces and places
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
SPRINGFIELD, IL
PHOTOS BY THE SHOWTIMES MAGAZINE
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faces and places
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
SPRINGFIELD, IL
PHOTOS BY THE SHOWTIMES MAGAZINE
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“MOST OF ALL BEING A SHOW MOM IS SHOWING THE DEDICATED LOVE AND DEVOTION IN AND OUT OF THE BARN TO YOUR FAMILY. “
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t’s Friday, August 22nd, I am sitting in the Manhattan Kansas Airport, awaiting my plane home to California. I spent the last few days in Manhattan making sure my son, Brandon, was ready for his next big adventure, senior college at K-State. Hi, my name is Stacey Machado, my husband Martin and I are the proud parents of Brittney, 23 and Brandon, 20. Together we comprise M&M Livestock.
to be independent workers because of the hours of dedicated time living on a ranch and hours in the show barn. I know what hard work looks like because I too grew up in the barn mine was just a commercial cattle ranch and a horse barn.
As I sit here and reminisce over the past few years, it’s hard to think my youngest is now off to senior college and that my show mom days are something of the past. Show moms across America have dropped their children off to school this week in hopes to better their education and develop as individuals. It is a bittersweet time, agreed? Whether it is kindergarten, junior high, high school, junior college or senior college, I can bet a time of reflection and a few tears have been shed!
Growing up around the livestock industry would’ve made you guess I wanted to be a cowgirl myself, but that was in fact the last thing I ever wanted, I wanted to be a city girl. More importantly, I wanted a sidewalk instead of corrals and a barn. I went to college thinking I would graduate from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California and move to LA and become a Fashion Merchandiser for a large Department Store. As reality sets in, dreams change, and I found myself falling for a cattle trader as far from the city as I could get. God had different plans for me and I am forever grateful.
The last time I was in Kansas was in May with my entire family celebrating the graduation of our daughter Brittney, which seemed like yesterday. On Thursday, I watched my two children leave at 4:00 am, reaching Manhattan the next day around 3:00 p.m. I love my children dearly but wanted to continue that “loving feeling” without duck tape being applied to my mouth! I met up with them late Monday night via air travel. When I boarded my plane Friday, I knew Brandon was ready for me to leave and ready for school. I knew I was leaving him in great hands at Kansas State University. Being their show mom over the years has made me very proud. I know they are both unique in their own ways and will be successful in their future endeavors. Being involved in livestock through 4-H and FFA has taught them
My husband Martin has been buying, selling and trading cattle as M&M Livestock since he could walk I think. Martin and his brothers exhibited
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livestock at the county fair every year and were completely submerged in the cattle industry. Soon after we got married I too fell in love with the cattle industry and wanted to be a supportive wife. We had our first child Brittney and knew that down the road she would be showing livestock just like her dad. Three years later Brandon graced the world and I knew that we would have two showmen on our hands.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN!! WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO!!! MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME!
The day Brittney turned nine she asked if she could join 4-H and show a lamb, now lambs weren’t my husband’s thing, but daddy’s little girl wanted a lamb, so a lamb she got. Now looking back, Brittney will agree, sheep just wasn’t her thing. After two years of showing a lamb Martin came home from a sale where his friend had told him that his kids showed what they raised. That was game over to the lamb showing and hello to steers. Brittney wanted a farm flock, Martin told her she could have one steer and her farm flock the next year. When it came time for animals to come to the house, two steers showed up and no sheep.
OH THE LAUNDRY!!!!!! MONEY, MONEY, MONEY...
Showing cattle was much more natural for Brittney. She won her very first novice showmanship and then it was love, each year our numbers grew and when Brandon started to show Brittney helped Brandon with his first shorthorn steer. The two worked hard with their animals and Martin and I were so proud of them. Along with cattle Brittney and Brandon wanted to experience exhibiting other species. Brittney took on sheep, goats and cattle and Brandon exhibited goats, cattle and hogs.
SAVOR THE TIME TOGETHER!
We started jackpotting after family friends took us to our first show. Martin having a competitive nature, instilled that trait into our children as well. Martin and I also reminded our children to be “better losers than winners,” but always reminding our children to strive for excellence. I believe the connections you make, the forever friends, and memories we have as a family will always
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by my favorite part of being a show mom. I will never forget driving up to our first show and thinking “what had we gotten into.” After purchasing steers every year, my husband decided to purchase a few of his own cows and buy some semen from a few well-known bulls and start his own club calf business, this was the start to M&M Livestock as a club calf breeder. Our few cows quickly grew to many more, having our own bulls, and now about 150 cows including donor cows and many recips. Our ranch sits in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley in Winton, CA. Don’t blink as you may miss our small town. We are in close proximity to larger cities with Modesto being our northern neighbor and Fresno as our southern neighbor. Now we need to break a lot of stereotypes real quick, no we don’t surf and no our neighbors aren’t celebrities. The closest thing to surfing we get is my husband’s Hawaiian shirts he wears to the sale barns and the only celebrities around here take mug shots. So what does it mean to really be a “show mom,” a question I have been asked countless times. Being a show mom is spending early mornings and late nights in the cooler working hair for state fair, its going to dollar tree and buying their entire supply of dish soap, with the next stop being Sally’s to pick up about 30 boxes of black dye. Being a show mom means picking up the pieces after your young children have to say goodbye to their beloved market animals, then rejoice when that same child receives their check. Most of all being a show mom is showing the dedicated love and devotion in and out of the barn to your family. Being a show mom are the moments you won’t forget, and the memories you will always treasure. My show mom days started out rocky. I had to be a self-learner, when my husband had to stay home to care for our animals during calving or go to a sale, I was the one in charge.
“It is crazy to think that no matter what we think as individuals will be most beneficial for ourselves, sometimes doesn’t always align with God’s plan “
Now remember this “wanna be” city girl turned “country girl,” wasn’t familiar with pulling a gooseneck or really even driving a truck. My first solo adventure included the dually and our 24 foot trailer. I always tried to get to shows first, as to not create a spectacle of myself, and, God forbid, I wouldn’t have to back up! I had to learn to maneuver our stock trailer, pack a trailer, wash, blow, do entries, register cattle, be the cool box guru, the whole nine yards! We had lots of laughs, tears, pitchfork throwing, broom beating (don’t judge), and the BEST family bonding! I so miss the early years of showing. Of course when our old 4-H leader was done, guess who took over, me! I relinquished my title as Beef leader of our local 4-H group about two years ago but still stay active on our local Merced-Mariposa Cattlemen’s Association by being an active member of our Beef Bred Heifer committee. On the committee my husband and I help 4-H and FFA kids get commercial heifers for our county fair. Along with finding kids animals we also hold a few small showmanship lessons out at our ranch. I am now back to teaching and also serving on our local Farm Bureau Board of Directors. I love advocating for agriculture any chance I get. Educate, educate are words I live by.
Although my days of my own children being in the show ring have ended, I have had the privilege of becoming “Mama Stac” to many kids here in California. My duties have changed drastically from the days of little sleep, to now being able to be more of a support system for the younger kids who show our animals. I traded in my pitchfork, black paint, and water buckets for my cuter outfits that won’t require stain removal, fun times, and for those of you who know me, my headband love affair instead of ball caps. I am truly blessed to be able to be a show mom. Although I may not be the showman in the ring, being supportive also goes a long way in the eyes of a child. I get the biggest joys from seeing kids succeed at their dreams and bettering themselves through exhibiting livestock. It is crazy to think that no matter what we think as individuals will be most beneficial for ourselves, sometimes doesn’t always align with God’s plan. There is no doubt or regret in my mind that the path my life has taken has been anything but amazing. I have seen so many successes while in my show mom days and I wouldn’t trade a single moment for anything. Show moms across the country can probably agree with me that through all the craziness, being able to live life alongside of our children is the greatest feeling in the world. ▪ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 41
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Join us, October 20th for our second online sale of the year! We will be offering a powerful set of steers and heifers that can be successful just like these champions! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be apart of the Schmitt Show Steer team! We invite you out to view the calves anytime, just give us a call and stop by!
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KIRK STIERWALT DISCUSSES WEANING NUTRITION, HALTER BREAKING AND PEN TRAINING YOUR NEW CALF. BY KIRK STIERWALT, OK
GETTING CALVES STARTED RIGHT There are many steps to take when getting your calves started. All calves are different and some may take to things more quickly while others may require a little bit more work. Although there a lot of things to consider when starting a calf, here are some tips on weaning nutrition, halter breaking and pen training we like to do at our farm that my help you at yours:
Weaning Nutrition
• All of our calves are weaned on Purina® Precon® Starter Complete because it is high in fiber and is medicated to help with the stress of weaning. • After weaning we start blending the Precon® with Honor® Show Chow® Fitter’s Edge® or Full Range™ to start getting them moved over to a show feed ration. • Our calves are on all the full grass hey they want. • We also put a stress lick tub and salt block in with our calves because they seem to migrate to these during weaning.
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Weaver Leather Livestock’s Breaking Halter with special hardware that allows for quicker pressure-andrelease action.
• We use only Cydectin® wormer every three months. We’ve found that this particular wormer gives us the best results and is the most forgiving on the hair and hide. • All of our calves get their follow-up booster shots as well as a shot of MULTIMIN® 90 to help with stress and to boost their immune system.
Halter Breaking
• As we introduce a halter, we like to leave a regular rope halter on each calf for a couple of days in the pasture to let them drag the lead around. When they step on the rope, they have to figure out how to undo the situation which is the first step in getting them to understand pressure and reward. • We begin halter breaking either during weaning or right after. Our go-to halter is the Weaver Leather Livestock Breaking Halter because of the special hardware that allows for quicker pressure-and-release action. • The Weaver Leather Livestock Breaking Halter is especially handy when tying out because it offers a quicker reward as the calf learns not to pull back. • We only tie our calves nose-high during the first few tying sessions until they give in, then we start moving it up until we eventually get to show height.
• If we have calves that like to pull back a lot, we tie them as long as possible because they don’t tend to pull if they’ve got more space. We also like to tie these calves a little higher so they don’t step on the rope as they come forward.
Pen Training
• We like to put the calves (with no halter) in a small pen and broom them. By gently touching the calves with a broom in a space where they can’t get away, they eventually give up and get used to the contact. • When it comes to washing and blowing, we like to do this in an enclosed space at the wash rack as well. The calves become tired of trying to get away from the hose and blower and eventually become more responsive to these stimuli. • Pen brooming and pen washing/blowing are key to getting calves gentled down without traumatizing them. All the brushing, combing, blowing and washing compliments the breaking process. Look for Kirk’s next tip in our November/December 2013 Fall Edition available later this year! ▪
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FOLLOWING IN HIS FAMILY’S FOOTSTEPS WHILE MAKING HIS OWN ALONG THE WAY. BY COLE WILCOX, BEDFORD, INDIANA
i my name is Cole Wilcox. I’m the son of John and Trisha Wilcox and brother to Kate Wilcox. I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Bedford North Lawrence High School. I live in the little town of Bedford in Southern Indiana. My hobbies are showing pigs and calves and hanging out with friends.
Showing calves has been in my blood ever since I was born. I was leading calves around more or less ever since I could walk. Both my mom and dad were ten year 4-hers who showed very competitively. In fact, my dad won the Indiana State Fair in 1986.
He and his sister April were Grand and Reserve at the Indiana State Fair that year. Showing is a huge family tradition. My sister Kate won the State Fair in 2005 and 2007. She also won the American Royal steer show in 2004. Like my family I have had a lot of success in the show ring - not only with calves but also with pigs. I exhibited the Grand Champion Steer in 2012 and 2014 and the Grand Champion Barrow in 2013. I also showed the 4th Overall Gilt at the 2014 State Fair, the Reserve Overall Barrow at National Western Livestock Stock show 2014, and was 4th overall at the 2014 NJSA Summer Spectacular. Though we have had much success over the years, the success has been a rewarded of hard work and dedication. It’s not just me that does all of the work, but the whole family that comes together. In 1993 my Aunt April Wilcox passed away in a car accident. That had a huge impact on my family and was a huge obstacle they had to
overcome. Though I was not born yet so I never got to physically meet her, I have heard of many hilarious stories about her and how great of a person she was. I believe that every time I walk in the show ring with not only calves but also pigs that she is always watching over me every step I take. As many of you may know, showing pigs has not always been in my family. I started showing pigs 3 years ago. The man that has got me to where I am today in the pig show ring is Travis Platt. It all started out with that one call when I told him I wanted some jackpot pigs. That year I had Champion High Point Duroc Gilt in the Indiana Junior Swine Circuit and from then on I knew I was hooked. He has been behind me ever since then. The next year I bought all of my hogs from him and I was Champion Overall High Point Exhibiter in 2013, 2014 and Grand
Champion Barrow at the Indiana State Fair. Though I have took on something that is kind of an outcast considering my family has only showed cattle, I want to thank them all for supporting me. One of my favorite times of the year is January through July - which means open shows and lots of them. Everything from freezing your fingers and toes off to about to die of a heat stroke when showing pigs in the summer. Though showing every weekend means you are never home, I wouldn’t want to have it any other way; because while I’m gone I’m making friends and memories that will last forever. Some of the funniest memories ever made would probably be during the swine circuit time, because I go every weekend with some of my two best friends Ian Flynn and Jayden Lackey. Some of the stories probably shouldn’t be shared.
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Like I’ve preached over and over, none of this would be possible if it wasn’t for all the people supporting me. I would like to thank the Brandon Jones Family and Caldwell Family and crew for always helping me at all the open shows and getting the calves ready. Also I would like to thank Travis and Adrienne Platt and Austin Thompson for always helping me out whenever I needed help and always standing behind me on everything I do. Last but not least my family. My Mom and Dad for helping me with anything I need and always funding me every weekend. Also my Grandma and Grandpa for taking care of everything at home while we are all away. And Ian Flynn and Jayden Lackey for taking me to all the pig shows. Thanks again everyone for all the help - none of this success would be possible without you guys. ▪
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With the 2013-14 show season in the books, we would like to thank our customers for all your hard work and belief in our program.
Purple Reign was recognized as premier breeder in Kansas City, Louisville, Denver and Ft. Worth.
Purple Gypsy
Congratulations to the Collins family and RGR Cattle, Ill. Grand Champion Female Ft. Worth Open, Reserve Grand Denver Open and Junior, Reserve Grand Louisville Junior. Maternal sibs to this dominant female sell!
Purple Joe Dirt
Congrats to RGR Cattle, Ill. Bull Calf Champion Louisville, Denver, Ft. Worth; Reserve Grand Overall Louisville and Ft. Worth. Full sibs sell.
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Congrats to the Walker Family, Ark. Many-time champion and Reserve Horned Junior Calf in Denver. Sibs sell.
Purple China
Congratulations Sarah Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion Female at the Junior National! Purchased in our spring online offering. Full and maternal sibs sell!
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Congrats to Cassidy Hanson, Iowa. Reserve Spring Calf Kansas City, Louisville, Ft. Worth. Purchased in last year’s September online offering. Full and maternal sibs sell.
Purple Zelda
Congrats to the Mayo sisters, Colo. Champion Horned Junior Calf in Denver. Purchased in last year’s September offering. Maternal sibs sell.
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Congrats to the Harrell Family, Ill., and Eric Brunton, Iowa. Ft. Worth Junior Calf Champion. Purchased in last year’s September offering. Another maternal sib was a popular division champion for Garrett Post at the Junior National. Full and maternal sibs sell.
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Congrats Braden Musgrave Champion Hereford Steer, 3rd overall steer and Grand Champion Land of Lincoln steer at IL State Fair. Our steers and sires have dominated the 2014 state fair season!
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For this edition I’ve been asked to give my favorite places to eat at in Kansas City and Tulsa. I am sending you a couple of my favorites from each location.
BURT DERRYBERRY, OK
CIMARRON TRAILERS/FOOD EXPERT
KANSAS CITY MISSOURI
STROUD’S NORTH
5410 NE. Oak Ridge Rd. 816-454-9600
MANNY’S ON THE BOULEVARD
207 Southwest Blvd. 816-474-7696
TULSA
OKLAHOMA
TALLY’S GOOD FOOD CAFE
1102 S. Yale Ave. 918-835-8039
BROTHER’S HOULIGAN
2508 E. 15th ST. 918-747-1086
We’ve all been on the road working or showing at the various stock shows across the nation; and it doesn’t take long for the “Fast Food Diet” to get old, leaving you craving some good ole home cooking. Naturally, my favorite is Shirley’s Kitchen in downtown Central High Oklahoma (my wife’s cooking); but that is not possible when you are in Kansas City or Tulsa at 8:00 o’clock at night and want some good fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy. Or maybe a good ole hamburger and fries cooked just the way you like it and not precooked and cold when you get it to go. That’s when you start asking the local’s, “Hey, where do you go to find that hole in the wall place that’s not some chain restaurant? A place that serves good, close to home cooking type food.” I’ve been very fortunate through the years to find what I think are places across the country that I look forward to going back to and not afraid to recommend to other people to try. While in Kansas City, my first choice is Stroud’s North. I’ve been known to eat there five or six times in my two week stay in Kansas City during the American Royal. They have the best fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy that I have found on the road; but the menu doesn’t stop there - that’s just the beginning of the Stroud’s Experience. The steaks, pork chops, chicken fried steak, chicken livers and maybe the best shrimp I’ve stumbled across; and don’t forget the fresh cinnamon rolls served with every meal! My favorite Mexican restaurant in Kansas City is Manny’s on the Boulevard. I have tried several dishes there from enchiladas to fajitas and have not been disappointed with Manny’s. While in Tulsa, the old standby - go to place is Tally’s Good Food Café. The menu at Tally’s is the standard diner type menu featuring everything from burgers to one of the best breakfast selections that I have found anywhere. The Brother’s Houligan is also at the top of the list for great food with a menu that ranges from steak, catfish, burgers, chicken livers and chicken fried steak in very liberal portions. The prices at both of these Tulsa locations are very affordable – making them my top picks to take a family or a group of show kids into and enjoy a great meal.
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NOW Steers
show results
Date: Aug. 22 - Sept. 2 Location: Pueblo, CO Results/Photos: Barker Photography Action Photos: The Showtimes Steer Judge: Jim Williams, TX
$59,000
Grand Champion Market Steer
$21,000
Reserve Champion Market Steer Baylor Buck
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COLORADO STATE FAIR
Vada Vickland
COMING UP Lambs | Goats | Hogs | Sale | Junior Breeding Heifers | Open Bull
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NOW Lambs | Goats
$15,000
Grand Champion Market Lamb Cameron Pugh
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$11,000
Reserve Champion Market Lamb Darren McLaughlin
COMING UP Hogs | Sale | Junior Breeding Heifers | Open Bull
$5,750
Grand Champion Market Goat
$3,250
Reserve Champion Market Goat
Lacey McCurry
Ben Weinroth
THE BEST EXPERIENCE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT BY LACEY McCURRY
y name is Lacey McCurry and I am from Pueblo, Colorado. I am a 16 year old junior at Pueblo County High School. I have been showing livestock for the past eight years. I have shown hogs and goats throughout my 4-H career and absolutely love it. Showing livestock has not only become my passion but also my lifestyle. Being in the show ring is the best feeling, knowing that I have completed my project. Throughout my career I have had
the Reserve Grand Champion at my county fair, the Reserve Champion Hampshire at the Colorado State Fair, and the Reserve Heavy Weight Goat at the Colorado State Fair! Not only do I show livestock, I also show horses. Winning the Colorado State Fair has to be the biggest achievement you could ever have. I am the first person that has ever won the state fair from my county in any of the species. Not many people realize how much time and dedication it takes to raise a livestock animal. Not just good livestock, but a Goat at the Colorado State Fair was one of the best moments. I don’t think that I
beyond the backdrop could’ve done it without my parents John and Missy McCurry, my two siblings Brady and Lindsey, and my grandparents Rose, Ginny and Al, Bill and Norma Adamson and the Bottini family. Last but not least, I want to thank the Hutto family, Glyn, Robbin, Davis and Mason and Kyle Stephans. I don’t think that I could’ve done it without you guys. I have never had a goat that was so cocky before when he walked into the show ring. He caught everybody’s attention he knew that he was good. I have always liked this goat ever since the first time I saw him. This had to be the best experience anybody could ever have.
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COLORADO STATE FAIR
COMING UP Sale | Junior Breeding Heifers | Open Bull
$30,000
Grand Champion Market Hog
$20,000
Reserve Champion Market Hog
Cassie Chapin
Brooke Stromberger
BEYOND WHAT I EXPECTED GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG BY CASSIE CHAPIN
i! My name is Cassie Chapin. I am 15 years old and live in the small town of Akron, Colorado, located in the northeast corner of the state. I have been an active member of 4-H for 8 years. I show pigs, goats, and lambs. I am a sophomore at Akron High School, and I play volleyball, basketball, and track. This was my second year showing at the Colorado State Fair. Last year I showed one pig and placed third in my class – just one place away from making the sale.
My goal this year was to make sale with one of my pigs. I took two pigs to show. Pedro, who weighed in at 235 pounds, won his class and went on to win Reserve Champion Light Weight in the Crossbred Division. My second pig, Jorge weighed in at 272 pounds, and he won his class; then went on to win Champion Heavy Weight in the Crossbred Division, Champion Cross, and finally Grand Champion overall! My pig was born and raised on my family’s farm of C & C Show Pigs of Akron, CO; where our family has been raising show pigs for the past five years. I picked Jorge out to show
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from the time he was born. I knew I wanted to take him to State Fair. Some of my greatest memories from this year were traveling to prospect shows around the state of Colorado with my older brother Caleb! I feel very honored and extremely happy to have won State Fair this year! I have worked really hard to meet my goal. Winning is way beyond what I expected! My favorite moment was when the judge shook my hand! It was truly the most exciting moment I have ever experienced!
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NOW Sale
COMING UP Junior Breeding Heifers | Open Bull
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NOW Junior Breeding Heifers | Open Bull
Date: Aug. 22 - Sept. 2 Location: Pueblo, CO Results/Photos: Barker Photography Judge Photo: The Showtimes Judge: Matt Leo, CA
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer Taylor Dorsey
Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer Alyssa DePorter
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COLORADO STATE FAIR
Champion Simm Solution
Reserve Simm Solution
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Austin Huwa
Macy Collins
Morgan Penner
McKenzie Camblin
Champion Maine-Anjou
Champion MaineTainer
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Taylor Dorsey
Taylor Dorsey
Madison Snedden
Charlie Teague
Champion Simmental
Champion Gelbvieh
Champion Balancer
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Tate Kerchal
Mitch Garcia
Tianna Garcia
Paul Cooksey
Grand Champion Bull Gene Stillham
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NOW Market Beef
show results
Date: July 23-Aug 3, 2014 Location: Columbus, OH Results: Linde
Grand Champion Market Beef AOB
Reserve Champion Market Beef Crossbred Div. 4 Brooke Egbert
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OHIO STATE FAIR
Gerrett Davison
COMING UP More Market Beef | Jr. Breeding Females | Open Females | Open Bulls | Prospect Calves
HARD WORK PAID OFF!
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GRAND CHAMPION MARKET BEEF
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BY GERRETT DAVISON, OHIO
his past spring, I graduated from Madison Plains High School in London, Ohio. I am an active member in 4-H and Madison Plains FFA. I have shown in the Ohio BEST program for 5 years. This fall I will be attending the Ohio State University/ATI, majoring in Agronomy. Thoughts/Feelings about winning: Finally, all my hard work has paid off!
3rd Overall Market Beef Crossbred Div. 3 Caden Jones
4th Overall Market Beef Crossbred Div. 4 Tyler Clark
5th Overall Market Beef
Maine-Anjou
Wyatt Daniels
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NOW More Market Beef
Champion Market Heifer
Reserve Market Heifer
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Allison Davis
Haley Frazier
Kinsey Crowe
Sydney Sanders
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Callie Daniels
Logan Vail
Dawson Osborn
Maverick Pugh
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Wyatt Daniels
Taylor Darner
Whitney Miller
Eli Kinley
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Nicholas Bauer
Samantha Norman
Curtis Harsh
Brandee Painter
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OHIO STATE FAIR
COMING UP Jr. Breeding Females | Open Females | Open Bulls | Prospect Calves
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Gerrett Davison
Elizabeth Heintz
Champion Crossbred Div. 1 Adam Kinsman
Champion Crossbred Div. 2
Reserve Crossbred Div. 2
Anne Thompson
Lori Millenbaugh
Champion Crossbred Div. 3
Reserve Crossbred Div. 3
Caden Jones
Colby Watson
Champion Crossbred Div. 4
Reserve Crossbred Div. 4
Champion Crossbred Div. 5
Reserve Crossbred Div. 5
Brooke Egbert
Tyler Clark
Curtis Harsh
Dustin Kuhlwein
Reserve Crossbred Div. 1 Lauren Ott
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NOW Jr. Breeding Females
Grand Champion Heifer
Reserve Champion Heifer
Ali Muir
Kathy Lehman
3rd Overall Heifer
5th Overall Heifer
4th Overall Heifer
Kathy Lehman
Will Harsh
Abbie Collins
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Dahse
LeVan
Lehman
Collins
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OHIO STATE FAIR
COMING UP More Jr. Breeding Females | Open Females | Open Bulls | Prospect Calves
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion MaineTainer
Reserve MaineTainer
Muir
Thompson
Lehman
Ott
Champion % Simmental
Reserve % Simmental
Stanfield
Oglesby
Champion Chianina King
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Muir
Reed
Champion Gelbvieh
Reserve Gelbvieh
Reserve Chianina
Moore
Sheeley
Manning
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NOW More Jr. Breeding Females | Open Females
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Harsh
Harsh
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Manning
Dilger Lawrence
Champion Hereford Decker
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Gumey
Ziegler
Reserve Hereford Decker
Champion LimFlex
Reserve LimFlex
Ziegler
Ziegler
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OHIO STATE FAIR
COMING UP More Open Females | Open Bulls | Prospect Calves
Champion Gelbvieh
Reserve Gelbvieh
Moore
Sheeley
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Curts
Decker
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Williamson
Williamson
Champion Angus Grimes
Reserve Angus Dance
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Hunt
King
Hunker
Thompson
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NOW More Open Females | Open Bulls
Champion MaineTainer
Reserve MaineTainer
Champion % Simmental
Reserve % Simmental
Lehman
Ott
LeVan
Miller
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
LeVan
Dahse
Collins
Lehman
Champion Simmental Williams
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Reserve Simmental Dickson
OHIO STATE FAIR
COMING UP More Open Bulls | Prospect Calves
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
McCord
Garrett
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
No Name
Grimes
B.J. Herman
No Name
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Champion MaineTainer
Reserve MaineTainer
Cluxton
Johnson
Muir
No Name
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Champion % Simmental
Reserve % Simmental
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Hall
Wise
Cedar Lane Farm
Workman
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Champion Gelbvieh
Champion Maine-Anjou
GJD Cattle Co.
Turner Shorthorns
Ultich/Shaker
Shafer
Champion Simmental SKJ Farms
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Reserve Simmental Rolling Hills Farm
OHIO STATE FAIR
Champion Prospect Steer
Champion Prospect Heifer
Gerrett Davison
Reserve Prospect Steer
Jared Cluxton
3rd Overall Prospect Steer
Mallory Taulbee
4th Overall Prospect Steer
Reserve Prospect Heifer
3rd Overall Prospect Heifer
Hess Family Cattle
5th Overall Prospect Steer
4th Overall Prospect Heifer
5th Overall Prospect Heifer
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NOW Steers | Heifers
show results
Date: August 9-16, 2014 Location: Douglas, WY Results: Wyoming Livestock Roundup
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Champion Steer Carson Wurdeman
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WYOMING STATE FAIR
Skyler Miller
Grand Champion Hog
Reserve Champion Hog
Grand Champion Lamb
Reserve Champion Lamb
Grand Champion Goat
Reserve Champion Goat
PD Miller
Chancy Templeton
Paige Miller
Lindsay Utter
Conner Lee
Makenna Greenwald
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NOW Steers
show results
Date: July 31-Aug 10, 2014 Location: West Allis, WI Results: Midwest Herdsman
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Champion Steer Allyson Whitcomb
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WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
Lauren May
COMING UP Heifers | Lambs | Hogs
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Kole Lorentz
Jared Radcliffe
Sam Henderson
Austin Squires
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Thomas Keene
Cameron Landwer
Paige Janke
Victoria Kohlwey
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Jack Henderson
John Brandl
Peyton Leisgang
Jessie Thompson
Champion Crossbred
Reserve Crossbred
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Lauren May
Austin Lynd
Allyson Whitcomb
Victoria Kohlwey
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NOW Heifers
Champion Angus Suzanne Henning
Reserve Angus
Supreme Champion Female
Claire Hawthorne
Sarah Lillesand
Champion Commercial Garet Pfaff
Reserve Supreme Champion Female Preston Wimmier
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Reserve Commercial Jaclyn Saalsaa
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
COMING UP Lambs | Hogs
Ch. Foundation Simmental
Res. Foundation Simmental
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Sarah Lillesand
Kade Allen
Sam Henderson
Anna Schoen
Champion High % AOB
Reserve High % AOB
Champion Low % AOB
Reserve Low % AOB
Preston Wimmier
Delan Keyes
Brodie Abney
Nathan McConnell
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Chris Reichert
Savannah Siegler
Brooke Eckstein
Peyton Leisgang
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NOW Lambs
Reserve Champion Lamb
Grand Champion Lamb
Reid Suddeth
Calvin Reilly
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TOP TWO RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB FINISH
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BY REID SUDDETH, WISCONSIN
am Reid Suddeth of Mineral Point, WI. I am currently a freshman at Black Hawk College - East Campus in Kewanee, IL. This summer I was honored to exhibit the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Wisconsin State Fair. Having a lamb in the top two at the Wisconsin State Fair has been a goal of mine since the beginning of my show career. Getting the hand shake for Reserve Grand Champion was a
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dream come true! Hard work and dedication does pay off! Not only did it mean so much to me, but also to my family because we are all in this together. I would like to thank my family, and the Brian Reilly family for their support in helping me accomplish this goal. I would also like to thank the supporters of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
COMING UP Hogs
Champion AOB Black Faced
Reserve AOB Black Faced
Champion Crossbred
Reserve Crossbred
Megan Blum
Kassandra Palzkill
Calvin Reilly
Malorie Johnson
Champion Hampshire
Reserve Hampshire
Champion Natural Colored
Reserve Natural Colored
Calvin Reilly
Dathan Smerchek
Mckenna Kent
Reid Suddeth
Champion Southdown
Reserve Southdown
Champion Suffolk
Reserve Suffolk
Katie Burke
Kehler George
Reid Suddeth
Jacob Schulz
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Champion Berkshire Austin Lyndl
Grand Champion Barrow Miles Leahy
Champion Spot Paula Pittz
Reserve Champion Barrow Matt Doney
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Champion Duroc Ben Amera
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
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Champion Yorkshire
Champion AOB
Hunter Langholff
Carly Tibbits
Champion Crossbred
Champion Hampshire
Miles Leahy
Hallie Schmitz
Reserve Crossbred
Champion Chester White
Matt Doney
Elysa Doherty
Champion Poland Logan Schmitz
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NOW Steers
show results
Date: August 7-17, 2014 Location: Springfield, IL Results: Cindy Candid Photos: The Showtimes Magazine
$100,000
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Champion Steer Gretchen Simpson
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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Shae Varner
Steer Judge Dr. Ryan Rathmann
COMING UP More Steers | Jr. Heifers | Open Heifers | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
CLIFFORD SEALS THE DEAL
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RESERVE CHAMPION STEER BY GRETCHEN SIMPSON, ILLINOIS
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y name is Gretchen Simpson. I’m from rural Alexis, Illinois. My parents are Gary and Gina Simpson and I have an older sister named Grace. I am currently a sophomore at Black Hawk College East Campus majoring in Ag Communications. I’m also a member of the livestock judging team there. My plans are to transfer to a University after my two years at Black Hawk and continue livestock judging. When I started the hunt for a steer last fall it was no easy task. There were so many good options that I was having a hard time only picking one! Just when I thought I had one picked out, Clifford came to me. He walked up right next to me and never left my side that day. I knew he was the one right then and naturally, the name just fit. Showing steers has always been a passion of mine and with this being my last year, winning Reserve Grand Champion Steer was the icing on the cake. I would like to thank Campbell Cattle Company, Dennert Club Calves, Brandon Jones and Todd Caldwell for raising this amazing steer and giving me this opportunity!
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Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Braden Musgrave
Jared Hinshaw
3rd Overall Steer Champ. Land of Lincoln Braden Musgrave
4th Overall Steer Kinsey Knauth
5th Overall Steer Kyle Ferguson
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Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Kinsey Knauth
Kameron Smithers
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Maddie Hanson
Zach Mellen
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
COMING UP Jr. Heifers | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Zachary Day
Nelson England
Maddie Hanson
Zach Mellen
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion Crossbred Div. 1
Reserve Crossbred Div. 1
Kinsey Knauth
Reid Thomas
Dalton Line
Mason Flack
Champion Crossbred Div. 2
Reserve Crossbred Div. 2
Champion Crossbred Div. 3
Reserve Crossbred Div. 3
Shae Varner
Gretchen Simpson
Olivia Caldwell
Nelson England
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NOW Jr. Heifers
Supreme Champion Heifer Derek Humphrey
Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer John Gellerman
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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
3rd Overall Heifer Garrett Post
COMING UP More Jr. Heifers | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
5th Overall Heifer
4th Overall Heifer
Rylee Derrer
Daniel Harrell
DREAM COME TRUE
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SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER
W BY DEREK HUMPHREY, ILLINOIS
inning the Illinois junior heifer show has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. This experience was one of the greatest feelings in the world. Hard work pays off and I’m so thankful for everyone who has helped me get to where I am today. This has been a dream of mine and finally achieving my goal was once in a lifetime!
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NOW Jr. Heifers
Champion Chi
Reserve Chi
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Derek Humphrey
Lucas Wisnefski
John Gellerman
Haley Haverback
Champion Polled Hereford
Reserve Polled Hereford
Champion Low % Simmental
Reserve Low % Simmental
Garrett Post
Mariah Behrends
Daniel Harrell
Isaac Tabor
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Champion MaineTainer
Reserve MaineTainer
Rylee Derrer
Nicole Haverback
Isaac Tabor
Clayton Beck
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Haley Haverback
Sara Pieper
Hannah Winters
Ryan Fogle
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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
COMING UP Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Lucas Wisnefski
Derek Richie
Micah Ott
Lane Dowell
Champion Red Angus
Reserve Red Angus
Champion Horned Hereford
Reserve Horned Hereford
Paige Vandyke
Genna Vandkye
Jess Hawk
Lauren McMillan
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Kiley Carroll
Brady Schnelten
Lauren Glick
Derek Humphrey
TOP FIVE HEIFERS
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NOW Hogs | Lambs | Goats
$53,000
$21,000
Grand Champion Lamb
Grand Champion Hog Champ. Land of Lincoln
Brooke Ryner
Grant Kiefer
$10,000
Grand Champion Goat Tara Hummel
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Reserve Champion Goat Dylan Hummel
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR DEREK HUMPHREY
BROOKE RYNER
SHOWTIMES DAY
GRANT KIEFER
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NOW Steers | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
show results
Date: August 14-24, 2014 Location: Louisville, KY Results: Kentucky State Fair
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Champion Steer Dalton Anderson
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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
A.K. Phillips
Grand Champion Hog
Reserve Champion Hog
Grand Champion Lamb
Reserve Champion Lamb
Grand Champion Goat
Reserve Champion Goat
Ruth Ann Myers
Jackson Campbell
Blake Quiggins
Gary Nelson Barger
Allison Breeze
Chesney Soileau
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NOW Steers
show results
Date: August 7-17, 2014 Location: Des Moines, IA Results: Linde
$25,600
Grand Champion Steer
$21,500
Reserve Champion Steer Macey Goretska
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IOWA STATE FAIR
Hagen Fouch
COMING UP More Steers | Heifers | Feeder Calves | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
TAKING HOME GRAND
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET BEEF BY HAGEN FOUCH, IOWA
3rd Overall Steer McKlain Jorgensen
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4th Overall Steer Kennedy Core
’m Hagen Fouch, I go to Pleasantville High School. I’m going to be a senior this year. I’m involved in sports and many different clubs in my high school. It was a very surreal feeling to win the Iowa State Fair. It is a great feeling knowing all my hard work has paid off. This has been a dream of mine since I started showing cattle. It means so much to me and I will never forget it.
beyond the backdrop
5th Overall Steer Mollie McCulloh
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NOW More Steers
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Makenna Buesing
Emma Troyer
Grant Riggan
Payton Lorack
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Hagen Fouch
Clint Jones
Kaitlyn Larson
Grace Tusha
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Grace Voss
Abby Bravard
Benjamin Moffitt
Jamie Smith
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Champion Limousin
Tyler Krebs
Macy Johnson
Christian Danker
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IOWA STATE FAIR
COMING UP Heifers | Feeder Calves | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Kaleb Miller
Gracie Russell
Josh Hellmann
Abby Bravard
2014 SALE OF CHAMPIONS Grand Champion Market Steer Hagen Fouch - $25,600 Reserve Champion Market Steer Macey Goretska - $21,500
Champion Crossbred Div. 1
Champion Crossbred Div. 2
Champion Crossbred Div. 3
Macey Goretska
McKlain Jorgensen
Kennedy Core
Grand Champion Market Heifer Truman Chamness - $36,500 Reserve Champion Market Heifer Brooklyn Curtin - $29,300 Grand Champion Market Hog Taylor Brinning - $36,000 Reserve Champion Market Hog Aaron Cain - $28,000 Grand Champion Market Lamb Hunter Gerths - $11,200
Reserve Crossbred Div. 1
Reserve Crossbred Div. 2
Reserve Crossbred Div. 3
Jonathan Roettger
Tairk Goken
Mollie McCulloh
Reserve Champion Market Lamb Halle Hindman - $11,200 Grand Champion Meat Goat Chloe Goretska - $6,900
SALE TOTAL 16 Exhibitors - $326,900
SCHOLARSHIP TOTAL 142 Awards - $189,250
CARCASS & PERFORMANCE AWARDS 96 Awards - $31,150
Champion Market Heifer
Reserve Market Heifer
3rd Overall Market Heifer
Gracie Russell
Gracie Russell
Gracie Russell
GRAND TOTAL $547,300
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NOW Heifers
3rd Overall Heifer Tanner Curtin
Supreme Champion Heifer Maddy Udell
4th Overall Heifer Karlee Griswold
Reserve Supreme Heifer Ben Weis
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5th Overall Heifer Sara Sullivan
IOWA STATE FAIR
COMING UP Heifers | Feeder Calves | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Maddy Udell
Jordan Johnson
Layne Pryor
Brady Edge
Champion Charolais Cross
Reserve Charolais Cross
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Zachary Bradford
Violet Lapke
Garrett Stalcup
Kal Swanson
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Ch. Foundation Simmental
Res. Foundation Simmental
Ben Weis
Abi Henderson
Maddy Udell
Kennedy Core
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion MaineTainer
Reserve MaineTainer
Cade Van Vliet
Ben Weis
Riley Sieren
Makenna Buesing
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NOW More Heifers | Feeder Calves
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Sara Sullivan
Payton Vogel
Sara Sullivan
Carter Schweer
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Karlee Griswold
Colin Henzen-DeCap
Grand Champion Feeder Steer Christo Cattle, NE
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Grand Champion Feeder Heifer Bremer Show Cattle, IA
IOWA STATE FAIR
COMING UP Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Reserve Champion Feeder Steer Downing Show Cattle, IA
3rd Overall Feeder Steer Brown Family Club Calves
3rd Overall Feeder Heifer Braun Show Cattle
Reserve Champion Feeder Heifer
Christo Cattle, NE
4th Overall Feeder Steer
Joseph Becker
4th Overall Feeder Heifer Mittag Show Cattle
5th Overall Feeder Heifer Willis Show Cattle
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IOWA STATE FAIR
NOW Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Grand Champion Hog
Reserve Champion Hog
Grand Champion Lamb
Reserve Champion Lamb
Taylor Brinning
Hunter Gerths
Aaron Cain
Halle Hindman
Grand Champion Goat Chloe Goretska
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NOW Steers
Reserve Champion Steer Bridgett Hoffmann (17% of the Vote)
3rd Overall Steer
Joey Mills (16% of the Vote)
Grand Champion Steer
Rob Rogers (33% of the Vote)
4th Overall Steer
Madison Morris (13% of the Vote)
5th Overall Steer
Emily Heckert (12 % of the Vote)
Date: September 2-9, 2014
Location: Results: Online at theshowtimesmagazine.com The Showtimes / Photo submitted was by Lucy
ONLINE STEER SHOW
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NOW Steers
show results
Date: August 1-17, 2014 Location: Indianapolis, IN Results: Photos by Lucy
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Champion Steer Nathan Hayden
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INDIANA STATE FAIR
Cole Wilcox
COMING UP More Steers | Heifers | Goats | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Check out Cole’s Article on Pg. 76
Payton Farmer distributing magazines at the Indiana State Fair
3rd Overall Steer Brayden Paulson
4th Overall Steer Ross Brumbaugh
5th Overall Steer Robert Rogers
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NOW More Steers | Heifers | Goats | Hogs | Lambs
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion Sim Solution
Reserve Sim Solution
Brooke Langley
Samantha Smith
Zoe Reed
Justin Clark
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Jake Newsom
Olivia McGurk
Haliee Smith
Emily Brown
Champion Red Poll
Reserve Red Poll
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Teresa Jackson
Teresa Jackson
Kelsie Waitt
Karaa Hankins
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Reserve Shorthorn
Champion Simmental
Champion Red Angus
Seth Martin
Bethany Ware
Bryceston Hoover
Hunter Chizum
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INDIANA STATE FAIR
COMING UP More Heifers | Goats | Hogs | Lambs
Supreme Champion Heifer Becca Chamberlin
Reserve Supreme Heifer Aubrum Harvey
3rd Overall Heifer Cameron Eggersman
4th Overall Heifer Brooke Reibolt
5th Overall Heifer Adrianne Trennepohl
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 159
NOW More Heifers | Goats
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Jessica Janssen
Kallie Kott
Allie Raas
Brock Carter
Champion Red Angus
Reserve Red Angus
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Hunter Royer
Hanna Martin
Ellie Sennet
Hanna Martin
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Payton Farmer
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Claire Richards
Claire Richards
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Layne Sanders
Sam Burtsfield
Adrianne Trennepohl
Miller Smith
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INDIANA STATE FAIR
COMING UP Hogs | Lambs
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Champion MaineTainer
Reserve MaineTainer
Konner Kirkpatrick
Breanna Waugh
Aubrum Harvey
Maci Chamberlin
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Champion Crossbred
Reserve Crossbred
Cameron Eggersman
Luke Harker
Maci Chamberlin
Brooke Reibolt
Champion Red Poll
Reserve Red Poll
Champion Angus
Cotton Miller
Teresa Jackson
Cassie Royer
Grand Champion Goat
Reserve Champion Goat
Elizabeth Michel
Sydney Mitchell
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NOW Hogs | Lambs
Grand Champion Gilt
Reserve Champion Gilt
Grand Champion Lamb
Reserve Champion Lamb
Grand Champion Barrow
Reserve Champion Barrow
Jaxon Parmley
Alex Raute
Abby Taylor
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Taylor Schuerman
Eryn Schinbeckler
Luke Wechter
INDIANA STATE FAIR
3rd Overall Gilt
4th Overall Gilt
5th Overall Gilt
3rd Overall Lamb
4th Overall Lamb
5th Overall Lamb
3rd Overall Barrow
4th Overall Barrow
5th Overall Barrow
Brayden Paulson
Alex Raute
Wyatt Martin
Ross Brumbaugh
Eryn Schinbeckler
Lacie Logan
Robert Rogers
Eryn Schinbeckler
Chase Cassida
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NOW Steers
show results
Date: Aug. 21 - Sep. 1, 2014 Location: St. Paul, MN Results: Minnesota State Fair
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Champion Steer Blake Heideman
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MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
Gavin Mulder
COMING UP More Steers | Heifers | Lambs | Hogs | Goats
3rd Overall Steer Carlie Jackson
5th Overall Steer
4th Overall Steer
Christian Netzke
Spencer Wangen
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Victoria Reed
Ann Halverson
Carlie Jackson
Celena Hulst
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Ashlynn Johnson
Ashley Bue Fillmore
Josh Stangeland
Thomas Duff
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion Market Heifer
Reserve Market Heifer
Christian Netzke
Adriane Rentrschler
Spencer Wangen
Jayma Benda
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NOW More Steers | Heifers
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Leah Hawkins
Nathan Hinkeldey
Dylan Miner
Thomas Netzke
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Champion Cross Div. 1
Reserve Cross Div. 1
Ben Freking
Nick Kokett
Matthew Krause
Bryn Nelson
Champion Cross Div. 3
Reserve Cross Div. 3
Adam Rients
Samuel Moenning
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MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
COMING UP More Heifers | Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Supreme Champion Heifer Riley Ruble
Reserve Supreme Heifer Brent Neel
3rd Overall Heifer Maria Weber
4th Overall Heifer Allison VanderWal
5th Overall Heifer Justine Possall
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 167
NOW More Heifers
Champion Gelbvieh
Reserve Gelbvieh
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Madison Schafer
Nicole Mattison
Kylee Kohls
Grant Brass
Champion Black Angus
Reserve Black Angus
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Allison VanDerWal
Alyssa Nesler
William O’Sullivan
Kendra Kathrein
Champion Commercial
Reserve Commercial
Ch. Foundation Simmental
Res. Foundatoin Simmental
Andrew Thate
Abby Ganyo
Brett Neel
Caroline Mayer
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Nicholas Delaney
Sara Weber
Rebecca Church
Courtney Dohrmann
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MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
COMING UP Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Champion Red Angus
Reserve Red Angus
Caleb Landin
Emily Thorson
Hans Lind
Sydney Zehnder
Champion Saler
Reserve Saler
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Briana Craig
Jacob Kraklau
Riley Ruble
Kelly Morrison
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Maria Weber
Shayna DeGroot
Shantel Raatz
Hanna Ruckheim
Champion South Devon
Reserve South Devon
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Leah Geiss
Kyle Stranberg
Justine Possail
Shelby Hartwig
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NOW Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Grand Champion Barrow
Grand Champion Gilt
Grand Champion Lamb
Kenny Strobel
Lance Becker
Brok Miller
Reserve Champion Barrow
Reserve Champion Gilt
Reserve Champion Lamb
Levi Becker
Isaac Ihnen
Jessica Weibe
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MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
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NOW Market Beef | Heifers
show results
Date: August 9, 2014 Location: Goodland, KS Results: Heidi Anderson
Grand Champion Market Beef
Grand Champion Heifer Austin Vieselmeyer
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TRI-STATE ROYAL
Baylor Buck
COMING UP Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Reserve Champion Market Beef
3rd Overall Market Beef
Reagan Skow
Clarissa Ratzlaff
Reserve Champion Heifer
3rd Overall Heifer
Joslyn King
Josi Schrader
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NOW Hogs | Lambs | Goats
Grand Champion Hog
Reserve Champion Hog
3rd Overall Hog
Dallie Metheney
Regan Stramel
Grand Champion Lamb
Reserve Champion Lamb
3rd Overall Lamb
Hannah Dechant
Creighton Hirschfeld
Grand Champion Goat
Reserve Champion Goat
3rd Overall Goat
Cassie Chapin
Jacque Murdoch
Sheldon Johnsen
Chantelle Scott
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Parker Franz
NOW Market Beef
COMING UP More Market Beef | Heifers | Lambs | Hogs | Goats
Grand Champion Market Beef Kylie Beare
Reserve Champion Market Beef Adrianne Schaunaman
Date: September 3-7, 2014
Location: Huron, SD
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR
Results: Gessner
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NOW More Market Beef
3rd Overall Market Beef
4th Overall Market Beef
Bryce Beitelspacher
Natalie Grocott
5th Overall Market Beef Lane Miller
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Hanna Peterson
Madilyn Wright
Kadon Leddy
Kenzy Beare
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Champion Limousin
Champion Maine-Anjou
Lane Miller
Justin Ringkob
Mikayla Prouty
Lane Milleer
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Champion Gelbvieh
Reserve Gelbvieh
Kylie Beare
Lane Miller
Justin Ringkob
Tyler Ceroll
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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR
COMING UP Heifers | Lambs | Hogs | Goats
Champion Red Angus
Reserve Red Angus
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Jessica Goeken
Sadie VanderWal
Jacob Hojer
Collin VanderWal
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Lane Miller
Chesney Effling
Adrianne Schaunaman
Brianna Duerre
Champion Crossbred Div. 1
Reserve Crossbred Div. 1
Champion Crossbred Div. 2
Reserve Crossbred Div. 2
NaLea Dunsmore
Addison Haase
Natalie Grocott
Kylie Beare
Champion Crossbred Div. 3
Reserve Crossbred Div. 3
Champion Market Heifer
Reserve Market Heifer
McKenzye Gunderson
Hanna Peterson
Bryce Beitelspacher
Kyler Johnson
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NOW Heifers
3rd Overall Heifer Chesney Effling
Supreme Champion Heifer Chesney Effling
4th Overall Heifer Paislee Carlson
Reserve Supreme Heifer Julianna Albrecht
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5th Overall Heifer Maesa Dvorak
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR
COMING UP More Heifers | Lambs | Hogs | Goats
Champion Angus
Reserve Angus
Champion AOB
Reserve AOB
Sydney Dvorak
Kylee Geppert
Nathan Duerre
Tanner Amundson
Champion Char. Composite
Reserve Char. Composite
Champion Chianina
Reserve Chianina
Julianna Albrecht
Kobe Roe
Blaine Geppert
Karlie Becking
Champion Commercial
Reserve Commercial
Champion Gelbvieh
Reserve Gelbvieh
Emma Noteboom
Clayton Lau
Grady Lehrkamp
Wyatt Forbes
Champion Hereford
Reserve Hereford
Champion Limousin
Reserve Limousin
Abby Repenning
Brinn Begalka
Delaney Peterson
Alexa Montagne
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NOW More Heifers | Lambs
Champion Red Angus
Reserve Red Angus
Champion Shorthorn
Reserve Shorthorn
Kale Pharis
Rebecca Leedy
Halley Becking
Sammi Schrag
Champion ShorthornPlus
Reserve ShorthornPlus
Champion Simmental
Reserve Simmental
Lexi Osterman
Dylan Schaunaman
Chesney Effling
Shannon Duxbury
Champion MaineTainer
Reserve MaineTainer
Ch. Foundation Simmental
Res. Foundation Simmental
Julianna Albrecht
Adrianne Schaunaman
Chesney Effling
Tate Bergh
Champion Charolais
Reserve Charolais
Champion Maine-Anjou
Reserve Maine-Anjou
Paislee Carlson
Cory Eggleston
Maesa Dvorak
Halley Becking
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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR
COMING UP Hogs | Goats
3rd Overall Lamb Seth Heine
Grand Champion Lamb Levi VanderLaan
4th Overall Lamb Kenzy Beare
Reserve Champion Lamb Reese Reichert
5th Overall Lamb Cody Larson
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NOW Hogs | Goats
Reserve Champion Goat
Grand Champion Goat
Korbin Leddy
Madison Rule
Kadon Leddy
Carissa Scheel
4th Overall Goat
5th Overall Goat
Grand Champion Hog
Reserve Champion Hog
3rd Overall Hog
3rd Overall Goat
Natalie Grocott
Emmi Clarke
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Carissa Scheel
Ryan Blagg
NOW Limousin Females
COMING UP Limousin | Lim-Flex
Grand Champion Limousin Females Lauren Stowers
Reserve Champion Limousin Females Caitlen Skiles
Date: July 12-18, 2014
Location: Amarillo, TX
Results: NALF
NATIONAL JUNIOR LIMOUSIN SHOW & CONGRESS
show results
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NOW Limousin | Lim-Flex
Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female
Reserve Champion Lim-Flex Female
Grand Champion B&O Lim-Flex Female
Reserve Champion B&O Lim-Flex Female
Grant Hubbard
Rachel Booth
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Shelby Hennessy
Colte Mosher
NATIONAL JUNIOR LIMOUSIN SHOW & CONGRESS
Ch. B&O Limousin Female
Res. B&O Limousin Female
Champion Limousin Pair
Reserve Limousin Pair
Mara Anderson
Nichole Keeton
Korynn Clason
Tucker Parkinson
Champion Lim-Flex Pair
Reserve Lim-Flex Pair
Champion Limousin Bull
Reserve Limousin Bull
Shelby White
Micaela Fosdick
Cody Heavin
Jackson Straight
Champion Lim-Flex Bull
Reserve Lim-Flex Bull
Champion Prospect Steer
Reserve Prospect Steer
Shelby White
Andrew Wright
Jacob Keeton
Nikki Keeton
Champion Progress Steer
Reserve Progress Steer
Champion Lim-Flex B&O Pair
Devan Cox
Tucker Parkinson
Will Blaydes
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AK-SAR-BEN
2014
AMERICAN ROYAL pg 194
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DATE OCTOBER 25-28, 2014
LOCATION OMAHA, NEBRASKA
ESTABLISHED 1928
AK-SAR-BEN
The first time I entered the Qwest Center (now the CenturyLink Center) I was blown away. It was 2003 and it was the first year in the new facility. We had traveled from Brighton, Colorado and when we arrived with our steers and lambs I couldn’t believe that I would get to show in a facilty like that. The building was lit up with blue lights with the Omaha skyline behind it. As we pulled in we were greeted by friendly staff and even offered donuts and coffee. As I opened the Northeast doors of the barn I was amazed at just how big the Qwest Center was. It was my first show where every animal was stalled and shown under one roof. It was truely a show of the future. I was fortunate enough to make the sale. Taking an elevator up to the top floor with three steers was a very cool 188 THE SHOWTIMES SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014
experience. To this day it is one of my favorite experiences I had showing in 4-H. My family and I have traveled and shown at shows all over the country from Louisville to Denver, and they are all great and unique. Omaha remains my favorite. The show facility is top of the line, the superintendants and staff are friendly, there are great restaurants and hotels nearby, an outstanding rodeo and good booths and shops. I haven’t missed one show since 2003! Omaha is definitely the one show I always look forward to all year!
› Now + Then
2013 Ak-Sar-Ben Grand Champion Market Heifer Exhibited by: Katelyn Koberg 2011 Ak-Sar-Ben Grand Champion Market Heifer
We’ve put together an Ak-Sar-Ben show preview! You will find this years judges, updates, places to eat, schedule and past winners! Be sure to check out our Nov/Dec 2014 Year End Edition for full coverage from this year’s show! Don’t miss our one of a kind videos and Show Center online!
Exhibited by: Macey Goretska
- Brian J. Reid, The Showtimes
› Schedule Feeder Calf Show Friday, September 26 at 1:00PM
Market Beef Show Saturday, September 27 at 8:15AM
Fitting Challenge Finals Saturday, September 27 at 4:00PM
Breeding Beef Show Sunday, September 28 at 7:30AM
Market Goat Show Friday, September 26 at 1:00PM
Market Lamb Show Saturday, September 27 at 8:15AM
Market Swine Show Sunday, September 28 at 7:30AM
Sale Sunday, September 28 at 6:00PM
TOP 5 PLACES TO EAT IN OMAHA
Spaghetti Works
Ameristar Buffet
Zio’s Pizzeria
Nicola’s
801 Chop House
1105 Howard Street Omaha, Nebraska
2200 River Road Council Bluffs, Iowa
1109 Howard Street Omaha, Nebraska
521 S. 13th Street Omaha, Nebraska
1403 Farnam Street Omaha, Nebraska
› Champion Steers Since 2001
2001 JON SIEVERS, IA / $22,400
2002 JESS RECKNOR, MN / $22,000
2003 RYAN HABEGER, IA / $30,000
2004 MARK VICKLAND, CO / $24,000
2005 KEVIN MAURER, IA / $23,000
2006 EMMA VICKLAND, CO / $22,000
2007 HOLLY ENGLAND, IA / $25,000
2008 AMANDA SCHUTZ, NE / $17,000
2009 KYSA DOWNING, IA / $15,000
2010 CODY BURKE, NE / $16,000
2011 MITCH MAUER, IA / $12,000
2012 JORDAN REED, IA
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› Judges
2013 ALEXIS HANSON, IA
Market Beef: Willard LeMaster, IA Market Swine: Jim McCoy, OH Market Lamb: Evan Snyder, PA Meat Goat: Evan Snyder, PA Breeding Beef: Wes Hudson, AR Feeder Calf: Scott Werning, SD
› Last Year’s Champions
2013 HOG Dylan Cain
2013 LAMB Brooke Kuesel
2013 GOAT Trent Kempker
2013 HEIFER Kenton Lain
BREAKDOWN OF DIVISIONS: Steers/Heifers
English Breed, Continental Breed, Crossbred
Gilts/Barrows
National Swine Registry Breeds, Other Breeds (Berkshire, Pete, Poland China, Chester White), Crossbred
NEW FORMAT
Ewes/Wether Lambs
Black Faced (Hampshire, Suffolk, etc.), White Faced (Dorset, Southdown, Montedale, etc.) Speckle Faced
Does/Wether Goats
All Meat Goat Does and All Meat Goat Wethers
NEW DIVISION CHANGES FOR 2014
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BY MATT GUNDERSON, AK-SAR-BEN
n 2014, the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show will have new division classifications for all market animal species including Market Beef, Market Lamb, Market Goat and Market Swine. Classes will be divided by gender and include classes for registered breed animals as well as crossbred classes currently offered in these species. All market classes will be assigned by weight within each division. The champions from each division will compete for Grand Champion in each species. The total number of animals eligible for the auction will remain similar to previous years. These enhancements to division classifications will provide additional opportunities for exhibitors and make the gender split the same for all species. Additional information regarding the new division
classifications will be available in the 2014. Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show Premium Book. Please feel free to contact Bud Beedle at 402-554-9600 x 111 or beedlep@aksarben.org with any questions. Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show is an annual celebration of the region’s heritage that benefits and educates families and youth. It is the home of the nation’s largest 4-H Stock Show and open to youth exhibitors from a ten-state region. For more information, visit www.rivercityrodeo. com or Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo and Stock Show page on Facebook and River City Rodeo on Twitter. ARCR is managed by the Knights of AkSar-Ben Foundation which was established in 1895 with a mission of leveraging collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT OMAHA
Warren Buffet
TV Dinners
College World Series
Omaha Steaks
Omaha Zoo
Did you know that Warren Buffet was born in Omaha?
In 1950 C.A. Swanson & Sons invented the first TV Dinner in Omaha!
The College World Series has been held in Omaha since 1950!
The Nebraska city is home of Omaha Steaks!
The famous Omaha Zoo has the largest indoor rainforest!
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KANSAS CITY AMERICAN ROYAL
DATE October 22 - November 2, 2014 LOCATION Kansas City, Missouri ESTABLISHED 1899 / 115th American Royal Livestock Show SLOGAN Where the Best are Shown!
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› Flashback
› Judges MARKET SHOWS Steer: Shane Bedwell, CO
James Sullivan and Sara Sullivan at the 2013 American Royal.
Lamb: Brad Ellerbrock, IL Swine: Al Snedegar, MI
I AM VERY HUMBLED TO JUDGE THE AMERICAN ROYAL. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING SET OF STEERS AND THE GREAT TRADITION OF THE SHOW. - Shane Bedwell, 2014 Steer Judge The American Royal is very unique. There is something about Kansas City that is different from the other major shows. Whether it is the rail road tracks, river, old viaduct or the amazing view of downtown Kansas City on a hill to the East, Kansas City is one of a kind! Many of the best animals across the country are shown at the American Royal. It’s without a doubt one of the country’s toughest steer, lamb, hog and goat shows. While it is very competitive,
Goat: Josh Taylor, OK SHOWMANSHIP Steer: Kevin Jensen, KS Goat: Josh Taylor, OK Lamb: Ryan Habeger, IA
it is also laid back. You will find people clipping their calves out in the tie outs on a nice sunny Fall day. There are numerous fun things to do around KC if you have a day off from showing. Whether you want to take in a Kansas City Chiefs game, go shopping, visit a presidential library or eat the best barbeque in the country, KC is for you! We hope you enjoy our preview!
Swine: Steve Rodibaug, IN Junior Heifer: Clint Hunter, MON
Look for more Judges on Page 199!
- Brian J. Reid, The Showtimes
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EIGHT YEARS OF CHAMPIONS American Royal 2006-2013 GRAND CHAMPIONS
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BOOTH Be sure to stop by The Showtimes Booth in Kansas City this year! For the 5th year in a row, we will have a booth with free magazines! This year we will also be giving out our White Limited Editions S/S Smart Combs (while supplies last)!
› Past Junior Premium Auction Grand Champion Stats 2001-2013 Year Steer Hog Lamb Goat
DID YOU KNOW While the American Royal is considered one of America's premier livestock shows today, it began as a Hereford cattle show. In October of 1899 the National Hereford Show was held in Kansas City. The estimated attendance was 55,000!
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$40,000 $10,000 $7,500
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$57,500 $11,500 $5,500
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$42,000 $8,500 $4,500
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$75,000 $17,000 $8,500 $10,000
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$60,000
$20,000
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$5,500
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$100,000
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$10,000
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$40,000
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$30,000
$27,000
$12,000
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› Judges (continued) Shorthorn: Travis Pembrook, OK
Gelbvieh: Kelly Bruns, NE
Salers: Kelly Bruns, NE
Simmental: Curt Rincker, IL
Hereford: Kevin Hafner, OK
Shorthorn: Jared Boyert, IL
Supreme: Brandon Callis, OK
Limousin: Brigham Stewart, KS
Simmental: Randy Daniel, GA
Hereford: Blake Bloomberg, OK
OPEN BREEDING CATTLE SHOWS Angus: Brett Barber, TX
Lowline: Kelly Bruns, NE
Pedigreed Gilt: Steve Rodibaugh, IN
Limousin: Shawn Varner, IA
Braunvieh: Kevin Jensen, KS
Maine-Anjou: Jim Bloomberg, IL
Team Fitting: Barry Nowatzke, IN
Maine-Anjou: Travis Pembrook, OK
Charolais: Chan Phillips, KY
JUNIOR HEIFER SHOWS Angus: Blake Bloomberg, OK AOB/Commercial: Shawn Varner, IA Charolais: Curt Rincker, IL
Mini Hereford: Kevin Jensen, KS
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT KANSAS CITY
Walt Disney
Harry S. Truman
BBQ Capital
Education
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Did you know that Walt Disney got his start in KC studying art in the area!
US President Harry Truman was born in the KC area and has a library East of the city!
KC in known as the BBQ capitol of the world with some of the best restaurants!
KC is home to more than 22 colleges and universities!
KC has one of the tallest, largest and fastest roller coasters in the world at World of Fun!
› Schedule Market Goat Show Thursday, October 23 at 2:00PM Market Lamb Show Friday, October 24 at 8:00AM
Market Hog Show Crossbreds Saturday, October 25 at 1:00PM
Market Hog Show Pedigreed / Breeds Sunday, October 26 at 7:30AM
Market Steer Show Saturday, October 25 at 1:00PM
Sale Sunday, October 26 at 5:00PM
Supreme Jr. Heifers Sunday, November 2 at 12:00PM Look online for the complete schedule. americanroyal.com
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Amoung whom you are seen as beacons of light, shining in this world. Philippians 2:15
Champion Hereford Tulsa State Fair Shown by Macy Griswold Grand Champion Market Beef Canyon County, Idaho Shown by Kelsey Stimpson Grand Champion Market Beef Finney County, Kansas Grand Champion Carcass Finney County, Kansas Shown by Rilee McGraw Grand Champion Market Beef Cheyenne County, Colorado Shown by Brielle Allen Grand Champion Market Beef Fremont County, Colorado Shown & Raised by Dixon Lawson Full Sib Sells
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Each year we set out to place good cattle with great people. And, each year we are able to out-do the success from the previous year. All due to the efforts of great people and great friends. We are appreciative of the friendships made through the years and we plan to continue our level of success for many years to come. Thank you to all of those who have purchased cattle from us, we are so thankful for each & everyone of you!
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Omaha, Nebraska September 25-28, 2014 rivercityrodeo.com
American Royal
Kansas City, Missouri October 22 - November 2, 2014 americanroyal.com
Arizona National
Phoenix, Arizona December 26-31, 2014 602.258.8568 anls.org
Arizona State Fair
› Jr. Breeding Heifers: Sept. 19 + 20 › Jr. Market Swine: September 21 › Jr. Market Steers: September 21 › Jr. Market Lambs: September 27 › Jr. Meat Goats: September 27
Fort Worth, Texas January 16 - February 7, 2015 817.877.2400 fwssr.com
Houston Livestock Show
Little Rock, Arkansas October 10-19, 2014 501.372.8341 arkansasstatefair.com
Central Washington State Fair September 19-28, 2014 509.248.7160 fairfun.org
Dixie National
January 25 - February 18, 2015 601.961.4000 mdac.state.ms.us
Eastern State Expo
September 12-28, 2014 thebige.com
East Texas State Fair
September 19-28, 2014 903.597.22501 etstatefair.com
Denver, Colorado January 10-25, 2015 303.297.1166 nationalwestern.com
October 2-12, 2014 478.987.3247 georgianationalfair.com
Arkansas State Fair
NAILE
Louisville, Kentucky November 8-21, 2014 502.595.3166 livestockexpo.org
October 2-11, 2014 254.776.1660 hotfair.com
North Carolina State Fair October 16-26, 2014 919.851.9101 ncstatefair.org
Houston, Texas March 3-22, 2015 832.667.1000 rodeohouston.com
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Kansas Jr. Livestock Show September 19-22, 2014 316.683.2611 kjls.org
Kansas State Fair
September 5-14, 2014 620.669.3800 kansasstatefair.com
Louisiana State Fair
National Western Stock Show
Georgia National Fair
Heart of Texas Fair
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Fort Worth Livestock Show
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Keystone International Livestock Expo
Billings, Montana October 14-18, 2014 406.256.2495 thenile.org
Oklahoma State Fair
September 11-21, 2014 405.948.6700 oklahomastatefair.com
Permian Basin Fair & Expo September 5-13, 2014 877.550-3232 permiuanbasinfair.com
Puyallup Fair
September 5-21, 2014 253.845.1771
San Angelo Stock Show
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San Antonio, Texas February 12 - March 1, 2015 sarodeo.com
January 27-31, 2015 605.367.7178 siouxempirefarmshow.org
October 8-19, 2014 803.799.3387 scstatefair.org
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State Fair of Virginia
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Tennessee State Fair September 5-14, 2014 615.862.8980 tennesseestatefair.org
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September 4-14, 2014 801.538.8400 utah-state-fair.com
September 5-22, 2014 253.770.5410 4h.wsu.edu/statefair
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West Allis, Wisconsin September 26-28, 2014 414.266.7000
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Tri-State Fair
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Customers Maddy Udell
Jacob Darbyshire
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Crew
Jess Recknor 507-383-8529 Pete Hunter 515-571-5630
Elizabeth Fleming
October 17, 2014 5PM Clarion, IA
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- Grand Champion Steer, ’IL State Fair Junior Show - Congratulations to the Varner Family
- Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, ’14 IA State Fair - Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female, ’14 National Junior Shorthorn Show - Reserve Grand Champion Female, ’14 NWSS - Congratulations Sara Sullivan
- Fourth Overall Steer, ’14 IN State Fair - Congratulations to the Brumbaugh Family
- Grand Champion ShorthornPlus, ’14 IA State Fair - Grand Champion ShorthornPlus, ’14 IA Beef Expo - Congratulations Sara Sullivan
- Grand Champion Steer, ’IL State Fair Open Show - Congratulations to the Day Family
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recipe
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS
DENISE FROST, IL
STOCK SHOW TREATS!
“While at the Illinois State Fair this past August, my family and I enjoyed these delicious treats that Denise brings to every show. Enjoy!” - Lisa Reid
INGREDIENTS - 5 Cups All Purpose Flour -2 tsp. Baking Soda -2 tsp. Salt -2 Cups (4 sticks) butter, softened -1½ Cups Granulated Sugar -1½ Cups Packed Light Brown Sugar -2 tsp. Vanilla Extract -4 Large Eggs
SCOTCH-A-ROOS INGREDIENTS - 1 Cup Peanut Butter
-4 Cups (large bag) Nestle Toll House
-1 Cup White Sugar
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
-1 Cup White Karo Syrup
DIRECTIONS
-6 Cups Rice Krispies -1 Bag (12oz.) Milk Chocolate Chips
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
-1 Bag (12oz.) Butterscotch Chips
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt
DIRECTIONS
in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated
Grease (with butter) a 9 x 13 pan
sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl and microwave for 2
in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add
minutes. Mix thoroughly, then add 6 cups of Rice Krispies and mix
eggs, one at a time, beating well after
again until all the cereal is coated. Press into a 9 x 13 pan with wax
each addition. Gradually beat in flour
paper. Press hard.
mixture. Stir in morsels. In a glass bowl melt 1 bag milk chocolate chips and 1 bag PAN COOKIE: Preheat oven to 350° F.
butterscotch chips. I microwave for 1 minute & stir, then microwave
Grease and flour a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll
for another minute and stir until smooth. Microwaves may vary. If
pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread
you microwave too long the chocolate will harden or dry out.
into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in
Spread chocolate on top and let sit for a couple hours till the
pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.
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THE HILBURN FAMILY Nathan
Matthew
Kate
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special feature
B
ackdrops and banners were not the starting line for the Hilburn family. While they have become a familiar face in the cattle barns of Texas and at a National level, their roots date back to the cotton and peanut fields of West Texas. After marrying in 1985, Ross and Kelli Hilburn purchased a cotton gin from Ross’s father in Denver City, Texas. He is a 5th generation Texas farmer. Over time, they have gradually bought land to build up their current holdings where they produce peanuts and cotton. In addition to harvesting the crops, in the fall they are able to use their wheat fields to graze cattle. While the Hilburns ran both sheep and cattle on their farms, they were strictly commercial or stocker pairs of wheat and pasture cattle. It was not until their oldest son, Matthew, was in the 8th grade that they ventured out into the show cattle world. Although he was already a member of the local FFA Chapter, its members only showed small animals. Therefore, he and his younger siblings, Nathan and Kate, started at square one.
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE THROUGH HARD WORK, PEOPLE TO SUPPORT YOU AND A DREAM.
Like anything in life, in order to grow and become better, you have to be willing to listen and adapt. Matt Popelka was, and continues to be, the main influence for the Hilburn family. After starting their journey with a few wild feeder steers from the sale barn, Matt has provided them with both the cattle and knowledge to become successful in the show ring. The livestock industry is one of the few trades that allows people to not only do business together, but allows those same individuals to become friends. Such is
the case for the Hilburns and Matt. While Ross is not sure what initially sparked his son’s interest in show cattle, through it he has discovered an activity that is wholesome, kept trouble manageable, and surrounded his kids with individuals that would be good influences. Kelli, who is a school counselor for Denver City Schools, was extremely reluctant to let Matthew start showing and be that up close and personal with cattle. This was stemmed from her own father being a bull rider when she was a kid. Now, however, she is the main supporter of her kids with their show cattle. Matthew’s persistence has led the family to success at both the state and national level. In 2010, they exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Steer at Arizona National. Nathan has shown division champion steers at Kansas City the past two years. At the 2013 Houston Livestock Show they exhibited the Champion Maine Steer. And this past year they showed the Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer at Fort Worth. Being able to lead their cattle into the rodeo arena for the grand drives of both Texas majors was a very surreal moment for their family. After graduating from Texas Tech with both a Bachelors of Art and Science degrees, Matthew has started the grad program in Economics this fall at The University of Houston. Nathan, who is a sophomore at Texas Tech, will exhibit his last steer this year in Kansas City. And Kate, who is starting the fourth grade, continues to show cattle and will let anyone know that it is her favorite thing to do. What started out as the sparked interest of an 8th grader has led to a family activity that will un-doubtfully continue on into future generations. ▪
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WHAT IT’S REALLY ALL ABOUT HE HAS A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE. TAKE IT FROM ME, IT’S SO MUCH EASIER TO TURN IT ALL OVER TO HIM AND FOLLOW WHERE HE’S LEADING YOU. BY BRAD HENDERSON, CO
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f any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. – John 7:37b-38
It’s that time of year when we all look back on the past show season and plan for the next. What should we have done differently? How can we implement those changes in our program and do better this next year that’s quickly coming at us? We all need to constantly evaluate everything we do, but be careful to not forget what this life is all about. Trust me, I’m preaching to the choir here and this one is pointed right at this old guy. This isn’t about gold buckles, champion ribbons, or prize/ sale money. It’s about you taking the tools you learn in junior livestock and using those tools throughout your life. One of the major things I have discussed in earlier articles is the Truth is plain to people involved in the livestock industry. The complexity we see in the world around us could NOT have happened by chance. The universe and all the life we see encounter every day requires a Creator. And if there’s a Creator that designed all of this, then He had a purpose for His design… and here’s the rub for a lot of folks…. if there is a purpose for His design then we are accountable to the Creator according to His purpose. He has a plan for your life. You can ignore that plan; you can fight against that plan; you can hide from that plan... (I’ve done all three)… but take it from me, it’s so much easier to turn it all over to Him and follow where He’s leading you. This past week I had finished a long day on one of our projects and was back in our company apartment in Midland, Texas. My daily reading SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 233
has me in Acts and I have been struggling with some of those weeds that spring up in all of our lives and try to choke us down. I’m referring to the parable of the sower, where Jesus describes the different soils/people that receive the good news of the Gospel. You have the person that receives His Word but doesn’t understand it. Another person receives the Word but it can’t take root in their heart and they endure for a while but when they are pressed by the world they turn from the Truth. Then there are those that hear the Word but the cares of this world choke it out. Lastly there’s the person who’s heart is ready, and when they receive the Word they understand it, it takes root, nothing can choke it out and they go on to impact many lives and bear fruit for our Lord. I’ve been struggling with weeds in my life….the cares of this world. I’ve been wondering why so many things are so hard sometimes. As I read Acts chapter 26, He answered me. Paul had been going through a lot, with both his own people the Jews and the gentiles whom he had been sent to preach the Good News. So much so that at one point they all tried to kill him. To get out of it, he told the officers who had come to arrest him, that he was a Roman and he appealed his case to Caesar. I don’t know Paul’s heart but as I read it, it seemed Paul was stuck and looking for a
quick solution to get out of this mess. I take it that he hoped they’d be shocked and let him go. But God had other plans. God wanted His Gospel preached everywhere including Rome. By putting Paul in this tight spot, and knowing what Paul would do, God opened a door into the heart of Rome that no one could have ever dreamed or planned. That’s how He does things sometimes. We are all surrounded by storms in our lives. And we beg God to deliver us from those storms. But notice what life storms do….they change us and move us. Without the storms in life we might sit in one spot and never get anything done for Him and definitely we would live an unfruitful life. This storm in Paul’s life accomplished God’s awesome purpose for Paul. Paul, just like every one of us, are to turn from our sinful and dead end (literally dead end) lives and turn to Him. He will fill us with His Living Water but it doesn’t stop there. We are to be those fountains through which He flows from us to all those around us. And once we are His fountain, He will take us everywhere He wants us to go and there is no more great meaning to life than the one He gives us.
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grew up on a century farm in the rolling hills of southwest Iowa near Treynor growing corn, soybeans, alfalfa, cattle and hogs. My parents are Roger and Ann Vorthmann and I have an older brother, Chad and a younger sister Erica. Today, our family operates a Limousin herd of around 50 head. In the past, our family had a commercial cowherd and used Limousin bulls. Over time we gradually sold the commercial cows and added to our purebred herd numbers.
To market our Limousin cattle, we have had a private treaty sale every September for the last 12 years. We do the majority of the work ourselves and it has been a successful way for us to market some of our cattle as well as have an open house for fellow breeders to come see our operation. Growing up, my brother and I showed together since we are closer in age. Our first purebred heifer was purchased for my brother for a 4H project. I was 8 years old and I started showing in 4H at the age of 10 years old. I showed SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 247
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breeding heifers, steers, hogs and lambs, for 1 year. Like many, we didn’t know much about showing cattle when we started. My dad did the clipping at that time and I can remember when we used to shave a straight line across the belly with a flathead clipper. I can also remember shaving a square on their butt…I guess we thought it made them look more square and thicker. I have been to every National Jr. Limousin show since 1987 except for one year. In fact, the National Jr. Limousin show is just one of the many traditions that have evolved in our family because of our involvement in the Limousin breed. I showed at my first National Jr. Limousin show in 1988 at Des Moines, IA. The year before we traveled to Longmont, CO to see what it was all about so we wouldn’t look like total rookies at our first Jr. National. That year I spent all but $20 in my checking account on a show heifer at the Iowa Beef Expo, her name was Amarillo. In my anxious little mind I thought I purchased a great one-- then I showed her that week and received last in my class. From that point forward I was determined to work harder than anyone else. Hard work paid off and Amarillo won her class and was Reserve Champion in her division at the Jr. National show and had lots of admirers. I was offered a nice price to sell her, but I refused. She went on to produce several successful calves. I sold a daughter in Denver for $10,000, another daughter to Minerich for $12,000 and she also produced several good herd bulls. In 1989 I had a home raised heifer named Sugar-NSpice. She was my favorite color, dark cherry red. I was very fortunate that summer to be selected Reserve Grand Champion at the National Jr. Show in Stillwater, OK. Over the years, I have had the honor of raising and exhibiting several Bred & Owned Champions. One of my bred and owned highlights came in 1999 when I raised and showed the Reserve Grand Champion Bull at the National Western Stock Show with VORD Halfback. 248 THE SHOWTIMES SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014
My parents have been great help and support over all the years. Early on, my mom told my brother and I “If you get up and do your chores and take care of your calves like you should, I will take you wherever you want to go.” Well, we went to 30+ shows that spring and summer in Iowa and that is when I found my love for clipping cattle. I would find the best presented cattle and watch the clipping and fitting. Then I would go practice what I saw. My brother went to a Stierwalt clinic one summer, he was so excited to come home and share what he had learned. We would get random cattle in from the pasture and practice for hours and I always had the saying “practice makes perfect” in the back of my mind. In high school, I started getting the hang of presenting show cattle. When I graduated, John Sullivan offered me a full-time position. I was still showing Limousin cattle at that time and did not feel comfortable working on another junior’s cattle that I would be competing against (this is when Sullivan’s had Limousin). My brother and I still helped John, but it was not full-time. In 1991, my brother Chad was helping Mike Hartman with their Llama and I think miniature donkey sale when he came across a Limousin heifer, Cookie. Cookie, in my mind, is one of the most famous Limousin cows ever. Chad bought Cookie from Mike and won reserve champion at the Junior National. Chad then sold Cookie to John Sullivan, who then bred Cookie to a bull that we would have never thought about using. That mating went on to be one of the most successful matings in Limousin history. I then went on to work for John on a part time basis. It was very scary to me at first when I started clipping, I didn’t want to take too much hair off, especially when
I was working on someone else’s cattle. The scariest moment of my career was in Louisville when Dave Allan, who was in charge of Sullivan’s show cattle, told me that I was clipping tops and tailheads on show day. I had done everything for myself at shows, but never when I worked for someone else. I was scared to death. But it was that day in Louisville that it really made everything click. Some have many names for me, Perfectionist, Drill Sargent, Voo Doo Woman. People can say whatever they want, but I truly believe that the ability I have with a set of clippers is a God given talent. Not only do I get to share my talents to breeders around the country, I’ve had the opportunity to watch young cattlemen grow into the amazing people they are today. It’s truly an honor to hear some of them say that I taught them something along their journey to who they are today. Along the way, I have had many people believe in me and give me opportunities to learn. This helped to build my confidence and helped me to be who I am today. It has taught me to always try to be better. I am constantly learning and don’t like to give up until I am pleased with my work. Some say I’m a perfectionist, I do not like that statement because I want to keep improving my work. Over the years I have many people believe in me and have had the opportunity to work for. I have helped Sullivan’s,
Deer Valley, Hackworth’s, Andrews Land and Cattle, Carl Weathers and countless others that I have helped at shows or part time. Most of my full time employment has been with Limousin operations although I have worked on several breeds over the years. I have been from coast to coast working and showing. I have been very fortunate to have worked on several national Champions. Today, I spend a lot of time on the road traveling to and from different places and jobs. I enjoy getting to see the country and appreciate the friendships that have evolved from my cattle experiences. In 2002 I was honored to be selected as the Limousin Herdsman of the Year at the NWSS in Denver. At that time, I was taking care of show/sale cattle for Andrews Land and Cattle from Olympia, WA and working on them in Iowa at Shane Lindsey’s place in Prairie City. I was the first female to win this prestigious award. It meant so much because there are so many industry greats to win that same award. A lot of people ask me what my next step in life is. Yes, I still want to clip for other people, but at my age, I would like to do more for myself. I’ve always had cattle SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 249
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of my own and I feel in the past, I haven’t put as much thought as I could have into my cow herd/ breeding decisions. In the past year, I have culled cows and have mated differently. I have also purchased very unique Limousin genetics that I feel can change my program for the better. Although the Limousin breed isn’t as popular as it was 15 years ago, I still feel like they have a very important purpose in the beef industry. I see myself raising quality Limousin and Lim flex cattle which has been my passion since I was very young.
“DEB VORTHMANN IS NOT ONLY A VERY, VERY RARE TALENT, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY SHE IS A GREAT PERSON. A TRUE ROLE MODEL THAT I HOPE MY CHILDREN CAN FOLLOW AND LEARN FROM. I AM GRATEFUL SHE IS A STOCK SHOW UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR AND HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH DEB FOR OVER 15 YEARS AND MANY NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE DEB VORTHMANNS.” BY JOHN SULLIVAN SULLIVAN FARMS/SULLIVAN SUPPLY/STOCK SHOW UNIVERSITY
Another question I get quite often is any advice or words of wisdom to youth that wish to do what I do. To keep it short, I tell them to learn from the beginning. What I mean by that is learn how to break one correctly, wash one correctly, comb one correctly, blow one correctly, then clip and fit one correctly. I often see so many people try to do it the opposite way. I personally have more respect for the people who do the little things right rather than just be able to fit a leg or something. The number one advice I have to give is, never think you know it all, because you don’t… no one does. And girls, it can be a bumpy ride, but don’t give up! Some other things I do with my spare time is I am a Beef leader for my 4H club that I grew up in as a kid. It means a lot to me when I am able to work closely with the kids and families and try to help everyone learn and get better. Also, I help put on a showmanship clinic at our county fair every year. Getting to be a professor for Stock Show U has been another way I get to teach young exhibitors. I really love doing these types of things since it helps the next generation of cattlemen. I’ve always seen myself doing what I do, but I’ve never dreamed I would be doing this as long as I have. I have always pictured myself by this day and age having a family of my own, but sometimes the good Lord has a different plan and gives you other opportunities that you wouldn’t trade for the world. One of those is being able to meet up with friends at shows across the country. I am so blessed to get to experience this and be able to make a living doing what I love. ▪ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 251
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OLSON RANCH ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
SEPTEMBER 30
BURKE & FRIENDS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
J/D CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
JRB CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE STEER & HEIFER SALE
MARTIN LIVESTOCK ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
DOWNING FAMILY SHOW STEERS ONLINE SALE
HUMPHREY SHOW CATTLE FIELD OF DREAMS ONLINE SALE
SEPTEMBER 18 DENNERT & EICHLER CLUB CALVES ONLINE SALE SEPTEMBER 19 VELDKAMP BROTHERS ONLINE SALE SEPTEMBER 20 WOODLAND FARMS 2ND ANNUAL CLUB CALF SALE SEPTEMBER 21
BELLAR CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE OCTOBER 8 MILLER CATTLE COMPANY SOURCE FOR SUCCESS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE JEFF MILLER ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE O'LEARY SHOW CATTLE ONLINE GENETICS SALE VICKLAND SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE OCTOBER 9 MEYSENBURG SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
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ROCKIN' L RANCH LUCKY 13 ONLINE STEER AND HEIFER SALE
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OCTOBER 10
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CROSSROADS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
BEACONS OF LIGHT ONLINE SALE
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BEACH FAMILY CATTLE AND CARLSON SHOW CATTLE ONLINE SALE
GRACE SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
COPELAND SHOW CATTLE ONLINE HEIFER SALE
OCTOBER 3
BURNS ANGUS SHOW HEIFER SALE
CHASTAIN SHOW CATTLE ONLINE SALE
HEGE CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE HEIFER SALE
OCTOBER 4
OCTOBER 12
64 FARMS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
LEMENAGER CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
WEDIG ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
FASSETT HAY & CATTLE ONLINE SALE
CAPATSKE CATTLE CO. ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
JOHN KNOWLES ONLINE CLUB CALF STEER AND HEIFER SALE
OCTOBER 5
COPELAND SHOW CATTLE ONLINE STEER SALE
FRED RANCH ONLINE SALE
HARVEY CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE SALE
LANDGREN RANCH ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
RUNKEL CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
THE PURPLE PASSION CLUB CALF SALE
BROCK WELSHANS SHOW CATTLE ONLINE SALE
GREINER FARMS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
VOLOSIN CLUB CALVES ONLINE SALE
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TRIPLE C CATTLE CO. ONLINE SALE
TOWER HILL FARMS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
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OCTOBER 14
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CRYSTAL VIEW CATTLE STEER AND HEIFER SALE
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SEPTEMBER 24
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SEPTEMBER 25
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THIS IS HOW WE ROLL ONLINE SALE - CS GENETICS
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WEBER SHOW CATTLE ONLINE SALE
OCTOBER 17
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SEPTEMBER 22 CABLE CATTLE COMPANY C-CROSS RANCH ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
FRAKER SHOW CATTLE MAIN ATTRACTION ONLINE SALE SULLIVAN/BARHAM/HICKS ONLINE PASTURE SALE
PRYOR AND THOMPSON ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
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NOVEMBER 2
ADAMSON PURPLE RIBBON ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
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OCTOBER 19
DARBYSHIRE SHOW CATTLE ONLINE SHOW HEIFER AND STEER SALE
NOVEMBER 29
BAR S RANCH ONLINE SALE
JAMES WILLIAMS CATTLE ONLINE SALE
MIDWEST ILLINOIS CLUB CALF SALE
JONES SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
MOORE LAND AND CATTLE ONLINE STEER AND HEIFER SALE
SOUTHERN COLORADO CONSIGNMENT SALE
NOVEMBER 4
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WILSON CATTLE COMPANY STEERS, HEIFERS AND DONOR PROSPECTS
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NOVEMBER 5
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CROSSROADS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
DECEMBER 1
OCTOBER 20
JEFF MILLER CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
GEFFERT CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE OPEN HEIFER SALE
ADAMS FAMILY BEST OF THE BUCKEYE ROUND II
STEWART CLUB CALVES ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
GATEWAY GENETICS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
TREE LANE FARMS ELITE ONLINE STEER SALE
NOVEMBER 6
HARGROVE SHOW CATTLE ONLINE GENETIC OPPORTUNITY SALE
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OCTOBER 21
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HOLTKAMP CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
NOVEMBER 9
MILLER CATTLE COMPANY SOURCE FOR SUCCESS ELITE HEIFER AND BRED HEIFER SALE
FULLER'S MAKING MEMORIES SALE
HOTZ AND YOUNGE ONLINE ELITE ANGUS FEMALE & EMBRYO SALE
PRAIRIE VIEW FARMS ONLINE ANGUS SALE
O'DONNELL SHOW CATTLE ONLINE SALE
BUCKY'S CATTLE DEN SHORTHORN AND AOB STEER SALE
OCTOBER 22 FULK SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE BULLARD CATTLE CO. ONLINE SALE OCTOBER 23 MCDANIEL/WIEDEL ROUND 2 ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA ONLINE ELITE HEIFER AND STEER SALE BLACH & TRIPLE JB CATTLE ONLINE HEIFER SALE B&A FARMS AND HANES FAMILY FARMS FALL FEMALE FOCUS ONLINE SALE
EFFLING ONLINE EMBRYO SALE
GREINER FARMS ONLINE FEMALE SALE
DECEMBER 2 GEFFERT CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE BRED FEMALE SALE
DECEMBER 3
NOVEMBER 10
GEFFERT CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE BRED FEMALE SALE
FARMER ELITE ONLINE HEIFER SALE
THE GRINCHES PICK ONLINE SALE
WEAVER SHOW CATTLE ONLINE STEER AND HEIFER SALE
DECEMBER 4
NOVEMBER 11 BELLAR CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
CURTIN ANGUS ONLINE SALE DECEMBER 7
BECKER RIDGE ANGUS FALL SHOWCASE ONLINE SALE
CONNELL STOCK FARM COLOR ME PURPLE ONLINE HEIFER SALE
NOVEMBER 12
DECEMBER 10
OCTOBER 25
SIECK SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
PARTNERS IN PROGRESS ONLINE SALE
NOVEMBER 13
ELLIOTT CATTLE COMPANY 4TH ANNUAL ONLINE WINTER CLASSIC
OCTOBER 26
EASY TO LOOK AT PART 2
SCHAEFFER & TICE ELITE OCTOBERFEST ONLINE HEIFER SALE
GANA FARMS & FRIENDS SHOW CALF SALE
TOP NOTCH CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE EASTVIEW/HIGHBANKS/DAWSON ANGUS FARMS ONLINE ANGUS FEMALE SALE SCHROEDER & FAWCETT FALL SPECTACULAR OCTOBER 27
NOVEMBER 15 ROCK CREEK LIVESTOCK ONLINE ANGUS SALE NOVEMBER 16 SAND HILLS SHOWCASE LANDGREN AND HOBLYN ONLINE HEIFER SALE
DECEMBER 16 BUSHY PARK FARM STOCKING STUFFER ONLINE HEIFER SALE HANEWICH CATTLE CO. CHRISTMAS WISHLIST ONLINE ELITE HEIFER AND STEER SALE DECEMBER 17 NOT JUST ANOTHER BRED SALE JRB CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE BRED FEMALE SALE
UNGER SHOW CATTLE ONLINE SALE
BLACKTOP FARMS & GERLACH HEREFORDS ONLINE HEREFORD & ANGUS HEIFER SALE
HUISHEERE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
NOVEMBER 17
LAZY JB ANGUS LEGACY ONLINE FEMALE SALE
GEFFERT CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
OCTOBER 28
NOVEMBER 18
ROM'N LIMOUSIN'S FALL SPOOKTACULAR ONLINE SALE
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TOWER HILL FARMS AND S&R ANGUS ONLINE FEMALE SALE
NOVEMBER 20
SCHAEFFER & HENSLEY OPEN SHOW HEIFER, BRED HEIFER & COW, ELITE EMBRYO & FLUSH SALE
SPOON RIVER CLASSIC ONLINE ANGUS HEIFER SALE
DECEMBER 26
GRAY SHOW CATTLE ELITE FEMALE OFFERING
DENVER BOUND DADDYS
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NOVEMBER 22
DECEMBER 29
MIDWAY FARMS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
GODDARD CATTLE COMPANY LADIES NIGHT OUT ONLINE FEMALE SALE
LADIES OF THE PRO TOUR ONLINE BRED HEIFER SALE
RIEDEL AND STEWART SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
OCTOBER 29 HUEBER SHOW CATTLE ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE SILVERSTONE & FRIENDS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE GODDARD CATTLE COMPANY ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE ROUND II
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OCTOBER 30
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NOVEMBER 25
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RAISING A CHAMPION BREEDER OF THE 2012 + 2014 INDIANA STATE FAIR GRAND CHAMPION STEER BY JEFF MILLER, CULLER, IN
Cole Wilcox >>> “Jeff Miller is a great guy that works very hard to better his livestock. Jeff has been very good to me and my family. He is a long time family friend. He also raised both of my steers that I won State Fair with.”
I
got a phone call a few minutes after the selection of Grand Steer at the Indiana State Fair, with a Colorado area code. I thought to myself, “Who is this?” The voice politely said, “Congrats on raising the Champion Steer. How would you like writing a short article about what it feels like to raise the Grand Steer at the Indiana State Fair?” I then realized who it was. Betty Reid from Showtimes. My reply, “it would be an honor.” She didn’t know I would write a novel.
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Deuteronomy 28:4 “Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks.” Deuteronomy 30:9 “The Lord your God will make you abound in all the work of your hand in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock and in the produce of your land for good. For the lord will again rejoice over you for good as He rejoiced over your fathers.”
This is my seventh State Fair animal raised. One in West Virginia. One in Ohio; that same year we also had 4th Overall. Two at the Penn State Farm Show. Three at the Indiana State Fair. The most recent two were shown by the Wilcox Family, John, Trisha, Kate, and of course Cole. It’s an honor to be afflicted with the Wilcox’s, for them to think of my cattle to be some of the top cattle they can find. Without their hard work the outcome could be different. Over the past several years we have sold cattle into 37 different states. I feel that’s pretty good for being a relatively small breeder of approximately 100 head of cows. Every year we get a lot of great reports from 4-Hers on how well their steers and heifers have done; and wanting to know what I’ve got for the next year. I can’t offer the service of clipping and going to every show like I would like to. I’m kind of a One Man Show with calving, breeding, and haying. I hire part time help during sale time. But the rest is done with my brother John. Being 60 years old I can’t go like I used to. But it’s still the most rewarding job one could ever have. I watched the Celebration of Champions at Indy this year. The young people involved in
that way very moving. Approximately 30 young junior people from Champion garden exhibit to Grand Steer got a spotlight to the stage with a short interview on two big screen TV’s. They were from age 8-18, more 8-12 than any. My wife Diane and I happened to sit very close to them in the coliseum. There was no horse play. They were all very attentive to each one’s project. These young people had their heads screwed on straight. We as adults should be very proud of the young people involved in Agriculture. My granddaughter just completed her first year as a beef exhibitor. She’s the best 10 year old bard help I’ve got. She can stick on like a pro and blow one out perfect. She loves 4-H. I’m very proud to have her involved in 4-H.
getting pictures taken at Indy, shaking hands with people congratulating you. That makes chills run down your back. But the most satisfying was shaking hands with the fellow breeders of the Champion steers. The Reserve Grand Steer was bred and shown by the Hayden family. Brad Winegardner smiled and shook my hand – they raised the Fifth Overall Steer from a heifer that won a lot for them. These are all great families and great competitors. They know what it’s like to raise a champion.
So what’s it like to raise a State Fair Champion? Like nothing you can imagine. In Indiana we have State High School Basketball Championship. I guess winning that would be comparable. You cannot put into words, a paragraph, or a book on the feeling. Great? Wonderful? Yes, of course, but the actual emotion of raising a champion is indescribable.
One person I have to thank is my wife Diane. She has such a strong faith. Without being able to lean on her faith, we would not be anything. She is there for me through it all and is without question the cornerstone of our family.
The real thrill of it was standing in line
One of the keys to raising good cattle is surrounding yourself with good, honest, Christian people. Hard work, good friends, and a desire to succeed will get you much further than trends and fads.
There is a lot of sweat and a lot of tears in the cattle business; and you need them both to be a truly great cattleman. ▪
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Aces Wild Ranch ..............................................................186 ADM Alliance Nutrition .................................................224 AGR Classic ......................................................................206 American Royal ................................................................241 APEX Cattle ......................................................................211
Genesource .......................................................................202 Goehring Ranches .........................................................56,57 Goretska Show Steers .........................................................79 Grauer Show Cattle .......................................................74,75 Griswold Cattle ................................................................IFC
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Badger Kick-Off Classic ..................................................259 Baudino Show Cattle .........................................................17 Beacons of Light ...............................................................203 Bellar Cattle Co.................................................................243 Blach Cattle .........................................................................70 Blind Badger Ranch ...........................................................50 Breeders’ World ..................................................................52 Brighton Feed & Saddlery ...............................................204 Buck Cattle Co...........................................................238,239 Bushy Park Farm ..............................................................245
Habeger Show Stock .........................................................BC Hamilton Photography ......................................................67 Honor Show Chow .............................................................73 Hoosier Beef Congress ....................................................221 Hope for the Rancher.......................................................220
C Caldwell Show Cattle ................................................208,209 Cattle Visions .................................................................42,43 Cedar Fiber / Blach ............................................................62 Cellarator ...........................................................................204 Coudron Charolais ...........................................................240 Cover-All Signs ...................................................................19 CW Sales ..........................................................90,91,260,261 Cyclone Trace Cattle Company ......................................216
E Electric Cleaner Company ................................................96 Elliott Cattle Co. ...............................................................100
F Focus Marketing Group.....................................................71 Frenzen Cattle Co.............................................................244
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I Imhof Cattle Company ....................................................231
J Jeff Miller Show Cattle .....................................................265 Jensen Livestock Agency ...................................................65 Jones Cattle Co....................................................................97 Justamere .............................................................................24
K Kalvig Cattle Co. .................................................................36 Kansas City Stars ................................................................49 Killmer Land & Cattle........................................................25 Knapp Cattle .........................................................................9
L Lazy JB Angus .....................................................................51 LeClaire Cattle Co. ...........................................................217 Legacy Livestock Imaging .................................................67 Linde’s Livestock Photo .....................................................67 Line Show Cattle .................................................................35
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L LR Cattle ..............................................................................46 Lucky Strike Show Cattle .............................................92,93 Lurbrisyn Livestock ...........................................................95 Lutrick Show Cattle .........................................................242
M M&M Livestock ..................................................................82 Maternal Legends ....................................................270, IBC Murphy Trailer Sales ..........................................................63
N National Western Stock Show.........................................241 North Coast Cattle Co. .................................................74,75 Northern Feed & Bean.......................................................64
O Otto Show Cattle ......................................................227-229 Oxy-Explosion ..................................................................218
P Pacific Showcase .................................................................65 Paulsen Cattle .....................................................................27 Pembrook Cattle Company ...............................................66 Peterson Show Calves ......................................................254 Prairie Cove Charolais .......................................................47 Pugh Central Station........................................................226 Purple Circle .......................................................................65 Purple Reign Cattle Company ..........................................81
R Riley Round Up for MS ...................................................235 RJ Cattle Co. ......................................................................232 Roeber Show Cattle ............................................................72 Rural Route Creations .......................................................65 Ryan Goehring Cattle ...................................................56,57
S Schaeffer/Tice October Fest ............................................201 Schmitt Show Steers ...........................................................53
Schrag Shorthorn Farms .................................................210 SEK Genetics.....................................................................230 Show Center ......................................................................225 Show Stock Planet Online Sales......................................246 Show Time Cattle Company ...........................................226 Showtimes App ......................................................68,69,258 Silveira Bros........................................................................6,7 Silver Spur Ranches..........................................................205 Snake Run Cattle Co. / Meadow Lake Angus .................34 Sullivan Supply...................................................................4,5 Summit Farms.....................................................................13 Sunglo...................................................................................80 Supreme Trailer Sales ......................................................207
T TC & D Rahe Show Cattle.................................................97 Texas Limited Edition ......................................................236 The Fall Frenzy Sales ..........................................................85 The Old West Cedarmill ....................................................64 The Steer Shop ....................................................................29 The Wicked Witches Female Sale ...............................74,75 TJC Cattle Company ..........................................................25 Transwest .............................................................................26 Tree Lane Farms ...................................................................3 Tres Rios Silver....................................................................84 Triple JB Cattle Co..............................................................70 Twisted Stitch ......................................................................21
V Vickland Show Cattle ...........................................................8 Volosin Club Calves .........................................................255
W Weaver Leather Livestock ...............................................263 Webster Cattle Co.............................................................200 Western LLC .......................................................................67 Williams Cattle Co. ..........................................................237 Willoughby Sales ...........................................................90,91 Willow Springs Cattle Company ......................................23 Winegardner Show Cattle ......................................Cover,83 W-W Paul Scales.................................................................37
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