Shorthorn Country - December 2024

December 2024 issue 11 • volume 51

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ASA Dates of Note

December

Dec. 1

Cattlemen’s Congress Late Entry/ Subsitution Deadline & Junior Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline

Dec. 1 NWSS Junior Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline

Dec. 10 NWSS Late Entry Deadline

Dec. 24-Jan 1 ASA Office Closed

January

Jan. 10

Cattlemen’s Congress (CC) Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show

Jan. 10 CC - Shorthorn E.D.G.E. Show

Jan. 11 CC - Shorthorn Pen Show

Jan. 11 “The Summit at OKC” National Shorthorn Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Jan. 12 CC - Super National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Bull & Female Show

Jan. 15 NWSS - Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show

Jan. 16 NWSS - Shorthorn Pen Show

Jan. 16 “The Summit at Denver” National Shorthorn Sale, Denver, Colo.

ASA Board of Directors

Lee Miller, president 330-231-6834

Mark Gordon, vice president 330-231-6834

John Russell, executive director 832-588-8604

Rick Osterday, 605-281-1175

Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480

Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035

Jeff Bedwell, 580-822-5590

Jeff Aegerter, 402-641-4696

Cary Gilman, 515-360-6006

Shorthorn Foundation

Bill Rasor, president

American Junior Shorthorn Association

Haylee Ferguson, president

National Shorthorn Lassies Tawana Holland, president

Jan. 17 NWSS - Open National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Bull and Female Show

Jan. 25 Early 2025 WHR Assessment Deadline - $18/head

February

Feb. 1 Fort Worth Stock ShowNational Shorthorn Show Show

Feb. 4-6 NCBA Convention and Trade Show, San Antonio, Texas

Feb. 15 Dixie National - Open National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Bull and Female Show

March

March 31 Regular 2025 WHR Assessment Deadline - $24/head

April

April 1 ASA Membership Deadline Membership becomes delinquent at 11:59 PM CT if not paid

Don’t let your membership lapse!

Make sure you pay

WHR Deadline Update!

2025 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2024. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below.

2025 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE:

November 1, 2024 – January 25, 2025 $18 January 26, 2025 – March 31, 2025 $24 April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 $30

1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2025 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2025.)

2. Included with each assessment is the registration of a calf born to the dam in the year she was assessed (if calf is registered prior to one year of age) and a free transfer of said calf (if recorded within 60 days from the date of the sale.) (i.e. cost to register a calf born in 2025 to an assessed 2025 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months)

*Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.

Membership Deadline

The Annual ASA Adult WHR Membership deadline was pushed back to April 1. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2025 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.

Send DNA Directly to Neogen

Breeders can now send and are encouraged to send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the ASA office for preprocessing.

3 things will be required to send samples in for testing: 1. A registration (or recorded “U”) number for each tested animal

2. A paper copy of the finalized testing form, (emailed from staff, description below) which includes the Neogen order number

3. A barcode number for each animal tested

Breeders can queue up animals for testing in DigitalBeef and select which sample types they have, as well as which tests they want. Once the form is submitted, staff will process the testing request and get an order ID # from Neogen. A finalized printable PDF of the submission form will be emailed to you to print, sign and send to the lab with samples. Checks/ payments are still made to the ASA. Once staff approves the testing request, the breeder’s DigitalBeef account is billed accordingly.

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asa executive secretary/CEO

Celebrating the Strength of the Shorthorn Family

As we approach the holiday season, a time so deeply associated with family and gratitude, I’m reminded of the unique connection we all share as part of the Shorthorn breed community. This season is special not only for the magic that fills the air but also for the warmth of gathering with loved ones—a feeling that truly embodies the Shorthorn family. Shorthorn breeders and enthusiasts everywhere are bound together by a love for the breed that goes beyond cattle; it’s the people, relationships, and shared history that give this community its strength.

The Shorthorn breed has long prided itself on being “The Family-Friendly Breed,” and for good reason. It’s a breed that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, one that connects generations through a shared love for these remarkable cattle. I am especially grateful for the Shorthorn Juniors, whose passion for showing and raising Shorthorn females is inspiring to see. Their growth and commitment reflect a bright future and underscore the breed’s acceptance in the industry. Watching young people develop a love for Shorthorns is not only encouraging for the breed but also a reminder of the lasting value of tradition, knowledge, and hands-on experience. These Juniors are the future of Shorthorn cattle, and they carry forward the spirit of dedication that is the foundation of our breed.

This year, we’ve also seen an influx of new members—a record number of over 100 new senior members joining the Shorthorn family in just the first 75 days of the fiscal year. Each new member strengthens our community and brings fresh perspectives and dedication. It’s our job to ensure they feel welcomed and supported as part of this wonderful

Shorthorn family. Because as much as we love and appreciate our cattle, it’s ultimately the people who make the breed what it is. Shorthorn cattle are the tools, but the people are the driving force—the ones who shape the future and who inspire each other to grow and succeed.

We are also fortunate to live in an age of advancing technology, allowing us to make even better breeding and management decisions and to share our successes with a larger audience. However, as powerful as technology is, it’s the human connections, shared values, and community support that make the Shorthorn Breed unique.

There’s a contagious positivity in this community, a spirit of support and shared passion that I believe is as magical as any holiday season.

As we close out this year, I want to thank each of you for your commitment to the breed, for sharing in the Shorthorn vision, and for building a future that’s as bright as it is promising. Wishing all Shorthorn breeders, families, juniors, and supporters a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Together, as a Shorthorn family, we’ll continue to grow, thrive, and strengthen our breed for generations to come.

Happy Holidays

Montie

Soules

In the Know

Upcoming Show Reminders

December brings a slight pause in our national show system, but also allows us a much-needed time to recuperate and prepare for all that the new year brings to us in 2025! As we gear up for the coming national shows, it is important to go over the check list for each.

Many of you will be making the trek to Oklahoma City for our 2nd Super National of the show season at Cattlemen’s Congress, and many onto Denver for the National Western Stock Show.

Cattlemen’s Congress returns for the 4th Annual event, once again hosting our E.D.G.E. Shorthorn Show. Late entries will close December 5th. Stalling requests are processed with entries; note there are very specific instructions found on their website to ensure you have the best chance of getting your request. If you have Cattlemen’s Congress questions, please send those to Cassie (cassie@ shorthorn.org) for tie show and Wade (wade@shorthorn.org) for the E.D.G.E. or pen show. DNA for the E.D.G.E.

show was due to the lab on November 1st. If you missed that deadline, take note of the same deadline for next year!

National Western Stock Show (NWSS) comes in next on our schedule for National shows. If you have not entered, late entries will be considered until December 10th. NWSS is building a new facility, pay attention to exhibitor information for any updates to procedures. If you plan to attend both shows, reach out to Wade or Cassie if you need help with schedules.

As January concludes, our team heads to the Fort Worth Stock Show (FWSS). Unique to FWSS, ownership for open animals must match the exhibitor’s name on entries provided to FWSS. This ownership will be evaluated at checkin. The owner and/or exhibitor is not required to show the animal during the open show. Please transfer any animals to the exhibitor prior to the ownership deadline.

Dixie Nationals in Jackson, Mississippi wraps up our show season

as the final National Show of the year. Entries should open soon and close the end of January. The open show will be held Saturday, February 15th. This is a simple show that many exhibitors attend to collect show points to secure their year-end placing.

Full schedules of these Super National and National shows can be found in the News & Notes section in the back of this issue.

As a reminder, please let us know if you will not be attending a show you have entered. This will speed up check in and allow us to reallocate tie spaces if needed. We appreciate your cooperation to ensure a good experience for all.

We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events! Should you need anything as you prepare, we are happy to assist you with your needs. Happy Holidays from ASA, we look forward to seeing everyone as we ring in 2025.

Hotel for 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress - Super National Show

Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport

801 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

$105/night: King or 2 Queens

Reservation Cut-off: Wednesday, December 20, 2024

View the ASA Website for Reservation Instructions: https://shorthorn.org/show/cattlemens-congress/

Cassie Reid director of shows & events; customer service specialist

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Become a Member Today!

The National Shorthorn Lassie Association has made it easier to become a member or to renew your existing membership!

The yearly membership per person is $20. Please include an email address with each membership.

There are two ways to accomplish this:

**The traditional payment of the National Lassie dues still is viable –write a personal check or have your state association mail a check for the dues to: Pam Dressen, N4787 515th St., Ellsworth, WI 54011.

Or...

**Scan the QR code, complete the membership form, and pay using your credit card.

Your dues are vital to help provide the funds needed to support the National Lassie Queens and provide educational opportunities such as Lassie 101 and Lassie Princess Hour.

The Lassie Queen in her tartan plaid is a special symbol of the Shorthorn breed. Thank you for your support!

Pam Dressen National Shorthorn Lassie Treasurer

American Shorthorn Association 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

The 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with the American Royal, kicked off on the evening of October 25 at the ASA office with a social for breeders to gather and enjoy the company of new and old friends. From the perspective of the ASA staff, it is so enjoyable to see the office overflowing from wall to wall with breeders.

During the Annual Meeting on the morning of October 26, 2024, more than 100 members from 25 states gathered at the Hilton Kansas City Airport to elect new ASA board members, learn about the state of the association, and receive awards.

Delegates and attendees convened to listen to Montie D. Soules, Executive Secretary/CEO of ASA, share the State of the Association. This included Key Performance Indicators, finances, and other association updates.

After the report, the nominating committee submitted three candidates for the available board positions. Jeff

Aegerter from Neb., Cary Gilman from Iowa, and Jeff Bedwell from Okla. All three will serve a three-year term; Aegerter and Gilman will serve their first term; Bedwell will serve his second term. The board elected new officers for the nine-member board. The board’s new president is Lee Miller of Ohio, the vice president is Mark Gordon of Ill., and the executive director is John Russell of Texas. They serve alongside Tyler Cates of Ind., John Russell of Texas, and Rick Osterday of South Dakota.

We want to extend a thank you to Toby Jordan for retiring as the 20232024 ASA President, it is not an easy job and he served us well the last year. John Sonderman also deserves a huge thank you as he retired from his six-year term on the board, he put many hours of dedication into serving the breed.

Following the election of board members, attendees heard updates from junior activities, the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund Foundation, the Shorthorn Foundation, and the

Shorthorn Lassies.

After the meeting adjourned, attendees enjoyed a small break for more socializing before a steak luncheon was served.

The final event of the day was the awards presentation. Breeders who registered more than 100 head in a fiscal year were given the Century Club Award. Next, animal owners received certificates for Performance Animals that met certain qualifications. The National and Regional Show Winners for 2023-2024 were recognized with leather banners and metal awards. The final presentations of the evening were special recognition awards. This year the Heritage Awards went to Charles Curtis and Kevin Gibler. The Merit Award recognized Kevin Wendt. The Builders of the Breed were Mike Bennett and David Ragsdale.

In 2025, the ASA Annual Meeting will be October 25 in Kansas City, Missouri with a similar format for the meeting and awards.

Shelby Diehm director of youth activities, director of marketing & communications

Board of Directors

New ASA Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 year.

Front Row Left to Right:

Mark Gordon, Vice President

Cary Gilman

Tyler Cates

Lee Miller, President

Montie D. Soules, ASA Executive Secretary/CEO

Back Row Left to Right:

Rick Osterday

Cory Bollum

Jeff Aegerter

John Russell, Executive Director

Jeff Bedwell

Retiring Board of Directors

Special thanks to the two retiring Board of Directors for their time and commitment to the ASA:

Toby Jordan and John Sonderman

Century Club Awards

The Century Club Award is given to breeders with 100 registrations or more.

Farm/Name 2023-24

Jungels Shorthorn Farm 386 registered

Loving Polled Shorthorns 297 registered

Waukaru Farms Inc. 221 registered

Paint Valley Farms 181 registered

Byland 158 registered

Dale Studer Family 154 registered

Peak View Ranch Inc 134 registered

DTR Cattle Company 133 registered

Stangl Shorthorns 131 registered

Matthew & Stacy Bigelow 124 registered

Roberta Miller 122 registered

Gilman Shorthorns 121 registered

Martindell Farms LLC 119 registered Hugh W Moore & Sons 118 registered

Lazy Bar F Shorthorns 116 registered

TJ Land & Cattle Company 113 registered

The Bollum Family 112 registered

Performance Awards

Performance awards are given to animals that meet certain qualifications for each category. This list was published in the October 2024 Shorthorn Country.

Pictured are those who were present to receive their award for the 2023 performance animals.

Century Club Honorees

2023-2024 Region Show Awards

Listed are the overall region winners. The full list of these winners and divisions were published in the May/June 2024 Shorthorn Country.

Division, Animal Name, Owner

Northeast Region

Shorthorn Show Female of the Year - CF Mona Lisa 2117 SOL X ET owned by Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa.

Shorthorn Show Bull of the Year - GCR Pierce 320 owned by Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year - CF NB Demi 21 Primo X ET owned by Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year - H H F Tucker owned by Samantha Heston, Street, Md.

Southeast Region

Shorthorn Show Female of the Year - RFSS Red Sierra owned by Respite Farm, Inc., Paris, Ky.

Shorthorn Show Bull of the Year - RFSS Roan Knight 265K ET owned by Respite Farms, Inc., Paris, Ky.

ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year - EGL Sylin’ Margie 205 ET owned by Evea Ennis, Martinsville, Ind.

North Central Region

Shorthorn Show Female of the Year - BERGS Mylie Myrtle Bo owned by Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Shorthorn Show Bull of the Year - Studer’s Kingspoint 12K owned by Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year - TKA Beth 32K owned by Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year - CMA King of Diamonds 244L owned by Abigail Green, State Center, Iowa.

South Central Region

Shorthorn Show Female of the Year - Peakview Max 2214 ET owned by Knitelynn June Toney, Lexington, Okla.

Shorthorn Show Bull of the Year - DC Impact owned by Dayson Cash, Fay Okla. & Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns, Plains, Kan.

ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year - JR LDB Melanias Astrid 301 owned by Jentri Reamy, Owasso, Okla.

ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year - CLK Money Ball 77L owned by Carter Kornegary, Tulsa, Okla. & Dayson Cash, Fay, Okla.

West Region

Shorthorn Show Female of the Year - LCR Augusta Flash 4859 owned by Don Cardey, Turlock, Calif. & Herman & Pegi Witte, Fallon, Nev.

Shorthorn Show Bull of the Year - GSC2 Studer 4465 owned by Greg Cardey, Turlock, Calif.

ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year - HHCC Sweet Dreams Reward 210K owned by Kealyn Cahoon & Kyia Hendrickson, Charlo, Mont.

2023-2024 National Show Awards

Listed and pictured are those who were present to receive their awards. The full list of these winners were published in the May/June 2024 Shorthorn Country.

Division, Animal Name, Owner

Purebred Females

Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion: S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET owned by Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CF Mona Lisa 31 UH X ET owned by Brittany Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Intermediate Female Champion: BERGS Mylie Myrtle Bo owned by Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Junior Female Champion: CF Crystal Lucy 230 RK X ET owned by Paige Wickard & Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind. Cow/Calf Pair Champion: RFSS Myrtle Baby 191H owned by Respite Farm, Inc., Paris, Ky.

Purebred Bulls

Junior Bull Calf Champion: NF Find Out ET owned by Kendall Nelson, Seneca, Ill. & Berg Shorthorns, Osage, Iowa.

Senior Bull Calf Champion: CF Logic X owned by Cates Farms, Modoc, Ind. & Simon Farms, Rockford, Ohio.

Intermediate Bull Champion: Hunts Ace in the Hole 242K ET owned by Mitchell Hunter, Arapaho, Okla.

Junior Bull Champion: BFS LCCC AFLC Direct Deposit 2254 ET owned by Armstrong Farms, Saxonburg, Pa., Little Cedar Cattle Company, Beaverton, Mich. & The Bollum Family, Austin, Minn.

ShorthornPlus Females

Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion: JFT ET Lainey Rae 19L owned by Channing Lind, Basehor, Kan. & Jackie Tweeten, Spring Grove, Minn.

Junior Heifer Calf Champion: S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011ET owned by Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.

Early Spring Yearling Champion: S/N Lucky Charm 220 ET owned by Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

ShorthornPlus Bulls

Senior Bull Champion: TESCC Almighty Zeus 755J ET owned by Mitchell Barros, Owasso, Okla.

National Shorthorn Show Female of the Year

CF Crystal Lucy 230 RK X ET

Paige Wickard & Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

National Shorthorn Show Bull of the Year

BFS LCCC AFLC Direct Deposit 2254 ET Armstrong Farms, Saxonburg, Pa.

Little Cedar Cattle Company, Beaverton, Mich. & The Bollum Family, Austin, Minn.

National ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year

S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.

National ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year

TESCC Almighty Zeus 755J ET Mitchell Barros, Owasso, Okla.

Purebred Females

Purebred Bulls

ShorthornPlus Bulls

National Overall Winners of the Year

ShorthornPlus Females

Heritage Award 2024

The Shorthorn Heritage Award recognizes Shorthorn members who have shown exceptional leadership for Shorthorn activities in a state or regional area. These honorees are persons that have shown exceptional passion in all areas of the breed. Award recipients have promoted the breed by taking leadership roles within their respective geographical areas. They are individuals that can be given credit to helping with the longterm success of the breed at any level. They have attended functions, been a mainstay, and have shown their passion and love for the breed and the people in the breed. A Heritage Award winner is a true Shorthorn enthusiast who has positively impacted the breed to the benefit of all Shorthorn breeders.

Charles Curtis

Charles Curtis of Double C Farm in Rickman, Tennessee, graduated as a Salutatorian from Rickman High School in 1965 and was a National Agriculture 4H winner the same year. When he was a freshman in high school, in the early ‘60s, his dad used Shorthorn bulls and decided to take Charles to the state junior show. Charles loved the Shorthorn cattle, so his dad bought Charles and his brother each a heifer. Charles started showing and fell in love with the breed.

He attended Tennessee Technological University where he was involved on campus as the Block and Bridle Club President in 1967-1968 and President of the Agriculture Club in 1968-1969. He graduated in 1969 with a degree in Animal Science.

He married Sharon in June 1971, and they have three daughters, Christie, Carla, and Courtney. They were blessed with six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

He has been an active member of the Tennessee Shorthorn Association for 60 years, serving as President for 15 years and Treasurer for six years. He even served as an advisor for the Tennessee Junior Shorthorn Association for many great years. He has hosted three Tennessee Shorthorn Association field days.

He has been involved at a national level serving on the American Shorthorn Association board of directors for three years and as an advisor to the American Junior Shorthorn Association for six years. He has been a delegate at the ASA Annual Meeting for 18 years. He has been a host state committee member for three National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conferences including 1978 in Nashville, 1990 in Murfreesboro, and 2019 in Lebanon.

Kevin Gibler

Kevin Gibler is part of a lifelong Shorthorn family going back to when his grandfather purchased a registered Shorthorn bull, “Chief” in 1937 followed by the introduction of females his father purchased in 1942. His Father bought Kevin his first female exactly 60 years ago for a 4-H project. That female was the first outside Shorthorn female genetics since the forties. Kevin’s involvement with the American Shorthorn Association began in 1976 as a junior member. As early as the seventies and beyond, he was instrumental in promoting the cattle at local, and regional shows, and local Club Calf sales. Then moving on to Shorthorn sales, Kansas Shorthorn Consignment sales, Oklahoma Classic, American Royal Pen of Three, Polled Congress, and Missouri State Sale. All in total, cattle have sold in twelve different states across the country. Additionally, his family has provided Shorthorn cattle classes for several junior college livestock judging teams for workout events over the years.

Kevin began his involvement with the Kansas Shorthorn Association at the age of 22 as a board member. He has served six terms with the KSA as well as roles of Vice President and President of that association

He was actively involved with the Tennessee Beef Agribition serving on the organizational charter and by-laws committee. He was vice president for two years, president for two years, and past president for four years. He was on the Tennessee Farm Bureau staff for 32 years, serving as director of special programs for 18 years. He was also an advisor for Tennessee Young Farmers for 18 years.

Charles was involved with National Agriculture in the Classroom. He served on the board of directors for eight years including vice president for one year and president for two years.

Some notable cattle owned by Double C Farm include herd sires: TRN Omaha by Hot Commodity, JSF Premier 200G by JSF Optimizer, and Sharben RD Casey 1285 by Byland Red Dog OSD44. Dams include Margie 542, Mona Lisa T32, SULL Ruby, Roan Sue, Dream Lady, SULL Max Rosa, SULL Myrtle Bo, and Shadybrook Delia.

Charles has been a breeder and exhibitor of many Shorthorn cattle at county, regional, state, and national shows for numerous years. He has exhibited several All-Americans, Reserve All-Americans, and All-American Honorees.

If you know Charles, you know he has a passion for not only the Shorthorn breed of cattle, but the people involved. When you see him, he has a smile on his face and is happy to see you.

He wants to thank the Tennessee and American Shorthorn Associations for the many opportunities to serve and work with the best friends and breeders of the greatest beef cattle in the world.

Congratulations Charles Curtis for being selected for this special honor!

various times over the years and supports the Kansas Juniors in multiple ways. He has served on the Kansas Shorthorn/Shorthorn Plus Futurity board since 1990, which wrapped up their 37th prospect Futurity Sale this September. Additionally, he has served two terms on the Missouri Shorthorn Association, ASA Genetics committee, and ASA Nomination Committee. Kevin writes a monthly Shorthorn breed column for the Kansas Livestock Association “Stockman” publication on behalf of the Kansas Shorthorn Association and is currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer holding that appointment since 2018.

He feels it is important to give back to those who came before him and encourages others to serve on the board to share their talents for the Board and Association. Kevin expresses how special it has been meeting the countless people affiliated with the shorthorn breed over the years, but his greatest gift has been his wife of 34 years, Lori.

Congratulations Kevin on being one of the 2024 Heritage Award Winners!

Merit Award 2024

The Shorthorn Merit Award recognizes individuals who support and promote the cattle industry. This award honors those beef cattle industry leaders who have specifically assisted and had a positive influence on the Shorthorn breed. These individuals have been exceptional supporters and dedicated friends of the Shorthorn breed for many years.

Kevin Wendt

Kevin Wendt was first introduced to Shorthorn Cattle and numerous breeders while he was a member of the 1988 livestock judging team at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Tom Turner served as the Judging Team Coach and was Wendt’s Advisor in the College of Agriculture and encouraged him to meet and interact with as many cattle breeders as possible on judging trips and at various State Fairs and shows.

Dr Turner told Wendt that there were several great auctioneers in the Shorthorn breed like Bruce Brooks, however, the breed needed a young auctioneer in the east to cover sales for the breed. Turner took his judging team to every Shorthorn breeder of merit East of the Mississippi and Wendt would introduce himself and build rapport with those breeders.

In 1992 Wendt became the National Auctioneer for the Hampshire Swine Registry and traveled the Midwest State Fair circuit and began doing numerous livestock auctions for purebred breeders. In 1995 at the encouragement of Dr Tom Turner, Dave Greenhorn, Keith Moore and others the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association hired Wendt to Cry their annual Fall sale in Eaton, Ohio.

Wendt would continue to sharpen his skills as a cattle auctioneer selling other breeds and club calf sales in the Midwest and was hired to sell the club calf sale for Farrer Stock Farm in Royal Center, Indiana. Shortly after that, the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association voted Wendt as the Auctioneer of the Ohio Beef Expo sale in 1999. Wendt worked his first expo sale with Don Cagwin, Dr. Roger Hunsley, Richard Carmichael, and the Late Eugene McDonald. In the summer of 1999, Wendt received his first phone call from a well-known Shorthorn breeder Barry Jordan of Waukaru Polled Shorthorns. Barry indicated that Bruce Brooks had a scheduling conflict, and he remembered Wendt from the Ohio State Livestock Judging team, the Ohio Beef Expo, and seeing him sell Hampshire sales at the Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio State Fairs and thought his enthusiasm and professionalism would be a great fit for the Waukaru Share the Harvest Sale.

Wendt wearing his “Woody Hayes” Ohio State Ball Cap showed up at Waukaru again working with Don Cagwin, Dr Roger Hunsley, Darryl Rahn, Alan Sears, John Meents, Kent Jaecke, and Jeff Aegerter. Cagwin called him the “Piggy Auctioneer” and thus the name “Piggy” became part of Wendt’s trademark in Shorthorn circles. At the Waukaru auction, several prominent breeders were in attendance. Each of those firms made quick decisions to secure Wendt as their auctioneer of the future.

Wendt has sold Shorthorn sales across the United States including our National Sales in Oklahoma City and Denver. He has been involved with numerous ASJA fundraising activities including Deck the Stalls and the 150th Anniversary “Kevin in a Kilt” challenge that raised over $10,000. Kevin currently serves on the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund Board of Directors and has partnered with Jeff Aegerter and AMS Online Sales to provide numerous Fundraising Auctions for the AJSA and SYDF.

Kevin was inducted into the Ohio Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame and is a former State Bid Calling Champion. He was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from The Ohio State University College of Agriculture. Wendt has conducted over 6,500 live auctions in his 40-year career and currently sells over 100 Livestock auctions a year in addition to farm machinery, real estate, and online livestock sales via showpig. com, The Equipment Exchange, and Cattle Connect.

A nationally recognized swine judge Kevin, his wife Megan, and children Riley and Ethan live in Dublin, Ohio, and have a small herd of show pigs and show cattle on their farm near Plain City, Ohio.

Wendt has always considered the Shorthorn Breed like a big family and has enjoyed the numerous friends he has made behind the microphone for almost 30 years and is honored to be recognized.

The Builder of the Breed honoree is or has been an active breeder of Shorthorn cattle. This person has true dedication for a lengthy period of time and contributed to the stewardship of the Shorthorn Breed. This award recognizes their efforts in breeding and promoting Shorthorn cattle which have contributed to genetic improvement of the breed. They are also recognized as individuals that have continuously been supporters and promoters for both the Shorthorn breed and the beef cattle industry. Builder of the Breed award winners are recognized for making a lasting impact on our breed.

Mike Bennett

Mike Bennett’s family has been in the cattle business for over 140 years, tracing back to his wife’s great-grandparents, who homesteaded in Ducor, California, in the 1880s. Herefords were the backbone of their operation and continue to be an important part of the herd today. Coming from a citrus family, Mike also had a Hereford herd, and three of his brothers showed Herefords. So, when Mike’s daughter expressed interest in showing cattle, we decided she should explore a different breed, so she did not compete with her brother, Casey, who is close in age.

Over 30 years ago, Joe Christian from KA’BA Ranch and Kirk Stierwalt visited the Mike Bennett ranch for a calf sale and left a Shorthorn heifer with his daughter’s name on it. When she became frustrated about not having a Shorthorn bull to breed her heifers, the family met the Bakenhus family, who introduced them to the Shorthorn breed in a deeper way. This marked the beginning of their family’s journey with Shorthorn cattle.

The family traveled across the country with Brooke, attending numerous Junior Nationals, the NAILE, Denver, and Kansas City events. Through these experiences, they connected with wonderful families who became friends, reinforcing that the Shorthorn community is family-oriented. The Williams, Ragsdale, and French families not only offered friendship but also shared invaluable knowledge. Jim, David, and Steve were particularly generous with their time and insights, helping Mike understand how to enhance their cattle operation.

Through this process, Mike gained a deeper understanding of the breed’s potential and how other breeders successfully leveraged

it. Mike recognized that, given their unique location and environment, they needed to adapt our Shorthorns to make them more viable for commercial use while retaining their appealing appearance. Mike’s vision for integrating the breed into their operation involved exploring different genetics and challenging himself to achieve our goals. Their grazing conditions differ from the Midwest, and since their breeding season occurs in the fall—when their rain falls between November and April—their cows must efficiently utilize available feed and be capable of walking a mile or more for water while maintaining their body condition.

Mike found that crossing Angus or Hereford bulls with their Shorthorns produced exceptional cows, which are now the foundation of their commercial herd. This journey motivated Mike to become actively involved in the Association, with his goal being to improve the breed’s perception in the commercial cattle industry. Mike firmly believes that the consumer is their primary focus.

Having served as Vice President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, a committee member of the NCBA, Chairman of the California Rangeland Trust, and more recently, the president of the American Shorthorn Association, Mike has gained valuable insights into the industry’s current state and its future direction. Mike is eager to play a role in elevating the breed and making a meaningful impact within the Association.

Congratulations to Mike Bennett on this special honor!

David Ragsdale

David Ragsdale’s journey into the world of Shorthorn cattle began in 1964. At the tender age of nine when his father, Jack Ragsdale, gifted him his first Shorthorn heifer, young David made a significant mark by stealing the show at the Bluegrass Fair of Kentucky held at the Red Mile, a moment that foreshadowed his future successes.

This early start set the stage for a lifelong passion and dedication to the breed. Throughout his illustrious career, David has been a pivotal figure in the Shorthorn community. He served as the committee chairman of the American Shorthorn Association, where his leadership was instrumental in working with the board. In 1996, as part of the Performance Committee, he played a crucial role in the passing of the Whole Herd Reporting, a significant advancement for the industry. David’s influence extended beyond the American Shorthorn Association. In the late 1990s, he became the President of the National Polled Shorthorn Society, further cementing his reputation as a leader in the field. His commitment to the breed also saw him take on the role of President of the Kentucky Shorthorn Association, where he continued to advocate for and advance the interests of Shorthorn cattle breeders. In addition to his leadership roles, David has been a key figure in performance testing bull sales at the University of Kentucky, serving as chairman and ensuring the highest standards in cattle performance testing. His expertise and dedication have been recognized through the

numerous champions he has exhibited over four decades, both in the United States and Canada.

He has developed his private label, J Davy Beef, and constantly strives to perfect it, ensuring the highest quality of meat. David has also collaborated with numerous breeders across the globe, sharing his knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of Shorthorn cattle. These collaborations have not only enhanced his breeding program but have also contributed significantly to the global Shorthorn community. David has been actively involved in educational initiatives, conducting workshops and seminars for young breeders and students interested in cattle breeding. His efforts have helped educate the next generation of breeders on best practices and innovations in the industry. David Ragsdale’s contributions to the Shorthorn cattle industry are immeasurable. His legacy is one of passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence in cattle breeding. It is an honor for him to be recognized as a Builder of the Breed, a testament to his lifelong dedication and impact on the Shorthorn community. His influence is truly global, having sold semen, embryos, and cattle across six continents.

Congratulations David on the honor of being a 2024 Builder of the Breed!

Junior Corner

12 Days of Shorthorn Christmas

I hope you have all recovered from our time together at NAILE. Let’s take a moment to express gratitude to our parents, who are our biggest supporters. Every person, no matter their age, needs a strong support system. Please remember to thank those additional supporters— whether it’s your breeders, ag teachers, county agents, family members, or teachers. Take the time to give them a warm thank you.

As we approach the Christmas and Holiday Season, I hope you can spend it with family and friends. To get in the Christmas spirit I wanted to share the 12 days of Shorthorn Christmas.

On the first day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me a Lassie Queen.

On the second day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me two Super National shows.

On the third day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me three summer interns.

On the fourth day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me four cows calving. On the fifth day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me five national shows.

On the six day of Christmas, the

AJSA junior board gave to me six ASA employees.

On the seventh day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me seven days at junior nationals.

On the eighth day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me eight NJSS contests to compete in.

On the ninth day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me nine junior board members.

On the tenth day of Christmas, the AJSA board gave to me ten new Shorthorn friends.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me eleven Shorthorn Country magazine issues.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, the AJSA junior board gave to me twelve months of Shorthorns.

I hope this finds you in the Christmas spirit. I encourage you as the year ends to set a goal for next year and to continue to dream big. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a fantastic New Year! I look forward to seeing everyone at Cattleman’s Congress really soon.

Junior Board

President :: Haylee Ferguson

Vice President :: Brayden DeBorde

Secretary :: Amanda Smee

Public Relations :: Mackenlee Evans

Fundraising :: Hannah Wetzel

Director :: Samantha VanVorhis

Director :: Audrey Robertson

Director :: Jay Allen

Director :: Victoria Thompson

Upcoming Junior Nationals * Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *

2025 • Grand Island, NE

2026 • Abilene, TX

2027 • Madison, WI

2028 • Louisville, KY

Words of Advice

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Amanda Smee ajsa secretary

KILE 2024

Shorthorn Show Honoree

George S. Six

In the late 1960s, after purchasing their first farm in Gilmore Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, the 6’s Polled Shorthorns had a small group of Polled Hereford cattle. George Six bought a heifer from a neighbor that was half Hereford/half Shorthorn and after maturity she was 500 pounds heavier and two frame scores larger than the Polled Herefords. That is when George became interested in the Shorthorn breed and began searching for a Shorthorn bull.

In the spring of 1971, George went to Core Brothers Shorthorns in Core, West Virginia, and bought a son of Thomas Durham 22B. In the fall of that same year, he went back and bought three heifers from Core Brothers and continued to do that each fall for a few years and soon eliminated the Polled Hereford from the herd.

Prior to the American Shorthorn Association having a performance program, 6’s Polled Shorthorns participated in performance testing through Penn State University. In the 1970s and 1980s, George and Patty along with their three children, Sheila, Gary and Ron, showed Shorthorns at Jacktown and Greene County Fairs, Pennsylvania State Shorthorn Show in Hookstown, the Eastern National

Shorthorn Show, and the West Virginia State Fair.

In 1981, a bull by the name of Windholme Robin King 959 was purchased from Windholme Farm in Orange, Virginia. Windholme had shown him all over the eastern states that year and George first used him in 1982. He was a really great bull for his time – would probably still work on a lot of cattle today.

In the 1980s, 6’s Polled Shorthorns purchased two additional contiguous farms. Through the 1980s and 1990s, George and Patty traveled east of the

Mississippi to almost all production and consignment sales, being away from the farm almost every weekend in the fall. During this time, George also served as the state representative to the American Shorthorn National Convention.

The Six’s were also involved with the Keystone Autumn Klassic Sale with their friends, Bradley and Shirley Eisiminger, with Patty being the Clerk of that Sale from its beginning until her death in 2002. The Keystone Autumn Klassic Sale was the longest continuous consignment sale in the United States, having its final sale in 2021 after 43 years. In the fall of 2023, George’s grandson, Zach Six, began the Legends of Fall Shorthorn Sale where 6’s Polled Shorthorns serve as hosts.

From a few head of Polled Hereford cattle to now currently owning approximately 100 Shorthorns. There are currently four generations of the Six Family living on the farm and working and showing Shorthorn cattle. George is the proud grandfather of six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren with another one expected to arrive in the near future. Most of his time now is spent chasing parts to repair machinery, hauling round bales from the various farms where we raise hay, and watching my great-granddaughters show Shorthorns.

Congratulations to George Six on being the Keystone International Livestock Expo Shorthorn Show Honoree!

George Six and family with ASA Staff & Junior Board receiving the Show Honoree award.

National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show

by Cassie Reid

Keystone International Livestock Exposition 2024

Northeast Region – 90 head – Judge: Chad Zehnder, Minn.

Shorthorn exhibitors from 10 states exhibited 90 head during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Chad Zehnder of Stanchfield, Minnesota evaluated 10 Purebred Bulls, 46 Purebred Females, 2 ShorthornPlus Bulls and 32 ShorthornPlus Females during the National Show in the Northeast Region.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female banner was awarded to CF Max Rosa 324 TR X ET owned by Baylor Cowden of West Middletown, Pa. She also took home the Champion Junior Female division banner.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female and Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf was awarded to S/T Perfect Dreams 4097M ET owned by

Harrisburg, PA

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull & Champion Junior Bull, Maximum Payday 1206, exhibited by Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Reserve Champion Junior Bull, CF Great White Hype 372 PW ET, exhibited by Cates Farms, Modoc, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf, S/T Perfect Dreams 4097M ET, exhibited by Jaclyn Thomas,

Jaclyn Thomas of Pikeville, Tenn.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to Maximum Payday 1206 owned by Cooper Hetrick of Fremont, Ohio. He was the Champion Junior Bull division winner.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull and Reserve Champion

Junior Bull was awarded to CF Great White Hype 372 PW ET owned by Cates Farms of Modoc, Ind.

Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET owned by Whitney Swaim of Rockville, Ind. She was also the Champion Junior Female.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female and Reserve Champion Junior Female banners were

awarded to AGRF Lady Mae 169L owned by Emily Cramer of Vanderbilt, Pa.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to LPW Bo Duke exhibited by Alexis Wright of Philippi, W.V. He was the Champion Junior Bull division winner.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion

Junior Bull Calf was SVV Storm Front 1824 ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis of Bowling Green, Ohio.

Other Champions Include:

Open Purebred Female Show

Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer

Calf – CF Mona Lisa 4100 LL ET, Iva Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa.

Reserve Champion Late Spring

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Junior Female, CF Max Rosa 324 TR X ET, exhibited by Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.

Pikeville, Tenn.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull & Champion Junior Bull, LPW Bo Duke, exhibited by Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.V.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female & Champion Junior Female, S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET, exhibited by Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull & Champion Junior Bull Calf, SVV Storm Front 1824 ET, exhibited by Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female & Reserve Champion Junior Female, AGRF Lady Mae 169L, exhibited by Emily Cramer, Vanderbilt, Pa.

Heifer Calf – DNR Mavis 2439, Wyatt Harnish, Hesston, Pa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring

Heifer Calf – 6’s CLF Flashy Margie 42M-FL, Colbie Six, New Freeport, Pa.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –CF Mona Lisa 410 OM X ET, Sawyer McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – GCR/KWM Mona Lisa 426 CC, Elizabeth Gouger, Saylorsburg, Pa.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf –CF Rosebud 3125 EV X ET, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 3131 UH X ET, Makayla Sugg, Alden, N.Y.

Champion Intermediate Female – LSF Covergirl 308, Grant Trivette, Jonesborough, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – CHEY Mirage 1523, Colbie Six, New Freeport, Pa.

Champion Early Spring Female –MFS Ruby’s Backdraft Girl 21L, Chayce Mundey, Hancock, Md.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – HP Cindy Beauty 036L OM,

Harrisburg, PA

Keystone International Livestock Exposition 2024

Peyton Davis, Emmitsburg, Md.

Reserve Champion Junior Female –Midnight Perfect Queen 304, Charlotte Holland, Gaithersburg, Md.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair –REXLAINE Molly S11H, Elizabeth Gouger, Saylorsburg, Pa.

Open Purebred Bull Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –BEG Big Man Zig, Elizabeth Gouger, Saylorsburg, Pa.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf –SJQ Payback PW 2402, Iva F Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – TRNR Zamboni 374, Turner Shorthorns, Somerset, Ohio.

Champion Junior Bull Calf – VR Red Dirt Road ET, Emily Vance, Greensboro, Md.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – CCFarm Knight Vision 2.0, Ryan Leister, Taneytown, Md.

Champion Senior Bull – CCFarm Knight Vision, Ryan Leister, Taneytown, Md.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –SL Glamour 1124M PC, Makayla Sugg, Alden, N.Y.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – Freedom, Kenzie Pysell, Accident, Md.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 484 24K X ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – LPW Beth Dutton, Alexis Wright, Philippi W.Va.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Max Rosa 425 Priomo X ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Cherri 46 Primo X ET, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Margie 3140 Primo X ET, Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – S/T Only Dreams 3901L ET, Ashton Bain, Lynchburg, Ohio.

Champion Intermediate Female –MFS Blue Limit Venus 41L, Madeline Rhodes, Centerville, Md.

Reserve Champion Intermediate

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 4100 LL ET, Iva Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 410 OM X ET, Sawyer

Reserve Champion Senior

Champion Early

Female – TBFC Red Beauty 20L, William Beinlich, Monongahela, Pa.

Champion Early Spring Female – J/F Maxed Control L2301, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – RWFC Mona Lisa Reward 22L, Cassidy Sill, Frederick, Md.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – DNR Mavis 2439, Wyatt Harnish, Hesston, Pa.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – GCR/KWM Mona Lisa 426 CC, Elizabeth

Champion Intermediate Female –LSF Covergirl 308, Grant Trivette, Jonesborough, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Early

Champion Cow/Calf Pair –JUSWAYS Suzettes Lou Lou Belle, Kenzie Pysell, Accident, Md.

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Show Divisions: N/A

Open Purebred Female Class Placings:

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – 6’s CLF Flashy Margie 42M-FL, Colbie Six, New Freeport, Pa.

Champion Senior

Reserve Champion Junior Female –Midnight Perfect Queen 304, Charlotte

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 4100 LL ET owned by Iva Mummert; 2) DNR Mavis 2439 owned by Wyatt Harnish.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) 6’s CLF Flashy Margie 42M-FL owned by Colbie Six; 2) 6’s GI Jane 31M-MT owned by Reese Six; 3)

Spring Female – HP Cindy Beauty 036L OM, Peyton Davis, Emmitsburg, Md.

McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

Heifer Calf – CF Rosebud 3125 EV X ET, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa.

Gouger, Saylorsburg, Pa.

Heifer Calf –CF Mona Lisa 3131 UH X ET, Makayla Sugg, Alden, N.Y.

Spring Female – MFS Ruby’s Backdraft Girl 21L, Chayce Mundey, Hancock, Md.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – CHEY Mirage 1523, Colbie Six, New Freeport, Pa.

Holland, Gaithersburg, Md.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – SJQ Payback PW 2402, Iva F Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa.

TRNR Rose Lass 404 owned by Turner Shorthorns.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) S/T Perfect Dreams 4097M ET owned by Jaclyn Thomas; 2) R-6’s Augusta Price 10M-LJ owned by Reese Six; 3) CF Mona Lisa 455 DM X ET owned by Emily Vance.

Junior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) GCR/KWM Mona Lisa 426 CC owned by Elizabeth Gouger; 2) TRNR Rose Lass 84 ET owned by Turner Shorthorns.

Junior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 410 OM X ET owned by Sawyer McGrew; 2) HFA Reba’s Fancy 01M owned by Francesca Bologna; 3) TRNR Mary Rose 24 owned by Turner Shorthorns.

Winter Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 3137 owned by Madalyn Rankin; 2) BRF/BP Nellie L1 owned by Abbie Patrick.

Senior Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) CF Rosebud 3125 EV X ET owned by Audrey Robertson; 2) CF Mona Lisa 3131 UH X ET owned by Makayla Sugg; 3) BCSC Mona Lisa TR 53L owned by Reese Six.

Summer Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) BEG Miss Lainey owned by Elizabeth Gouger.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (5 Entries): 1) LSF Covergirl 308 owned by Grant Trivette; 2) CHEY Mirage 308 owned by Colbie Six; 3) CCS DLJ Myrtle Bo 501L FB ET owned by Reese Six.

Early Spring Yearling Females –

(6 Entries): 1) MFS Ruby’s Backdraft Girl 21L owned by Chayce Mundey; 2) HP Cindy Beauty 036L OM owned by Peyton Davis; 3) AR Swagger’s Girl owned by Ruth Ewing.

Junior Yearling Females – (7 Entries): 1) CF Max Rosa 324 TR X ET owned by Baylor Cowden; 2) Midnight Perfect Queen 304 owned by Charlotte Holland; 3) WBB Rhonda 13L owned by Makayla Sugg.

Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf –(1 Entry): 1) REXLAINE Molly S11H owned by Elizabeth Gouger.

Open Purebred Bull Class Placings:

Late Spring Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) BEG Big Man Zig owned by Elizabeth Gouger.

Early Spring Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) SJQ Payback PW 2402 owned by Iva F Mummert; 2) TRNR Zamboni 374 owned by Turner Shorthorns; 3) TRNR Indian Outlaw 474 owned by Logan Barnett.

Junior Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) VR Red Dirt Road ET owned by Emily Vance; 2) CCFarm Knight Vision 2.0 owned by Ryan Leister.

Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (2 Entries): 1) CF Great White Hype 372 PW ET owned by Cates Farms; 2) L3 Lucky as a Seven owned by Lauren Jarowicz.

Junior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) Maximum Payday 1206 owned by Cooper Hetrick.

Senior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) CCFarm Knight Vision owned by Ryan

Leister.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) SL Glamour 1124M PC owned by Makayla Sugg; 2) Freedom owned by Kenzie Pysell.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 484 24K X ET owned by Grady McGrew; LPW Beth Dutton owned by Alexis Wright; 3) HFA Hot Ivy owned by Annette C Braun.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) MAD CMF Marietta 28M owned by Emily Vance; 2) Dazzle owned by Taylor Hansley; 3) ESC Mia 124M owned by Emily Carter.

Junior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) CF Max Rosa 425 Priomo X ET owned by Grady McGrew; 2) CF Cherri 46 Primo X ET owned by Baylor Cowden; 3) Mia’s Dream 42M ET owned by Kiersten Baker.

Winter Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) CF Margie 3140 Primo X ET owned by Piper Cates; 2) BT Hazels Red Queen L222 owned by Lilyanna Portwood.

Senior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) S/T Only Dreams 3901L ET owned by Ashton Bain.

Summer Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) Dreama RK10 owned by Reuben Knepper.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (7 Entries): 1) MFS Blue Limit Venus 41L owned by Madeline Rhodes; 2) TBFC Red Beauty 20L owned by William

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – TRNR Zamboni 374, Turner Shorthorns, Somerset, Ohio.

Champion Senior Bull – CCFarm Knight Vision, Ryan Leister, Taneytown, Md.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf –CCFarm Knight Vision 2.0, Ryan Leister, Taneytown, Md.

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – SL Glamour 1124M PC,

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Cherri 46 Primo X ET, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.

Champion Intermediate Female – MFS Blue Limit Venus 41L, Madeline Rhodes, Centerville, Md.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf –CF Mona Lisa 484 24K X ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

Senior

Calf – CF

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female –TBFC Red Beauty 20L, William Beinlich, Monongahela, Pa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female –RWFC Mona Lisa Reward 22L, Cassidy Sill, Frederick, Md.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – S/T Only Dreams 3901L ET, Ashton Bain, Lynchburg, Ohio.

Early Spring Female – J/F Maxed Control L2301, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Beinlich; 3) That’s So Raven owned by Allison Schmuck.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) J/F Maxed Control L2301 owned by Carter Wickard; 2) RWFC Mona Lisa Reward 22L owned by Cassidy Sill; 3) RWFC Miss Lola 10L owned by Hailey Blatt.

Junior Yearling Females – (3

Entries): 1) S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET owned by Whitney Swaim; 2) AGRF Lady Mae 169L owned by Emily Cramer; 3) CF Max Rosa 332 Primo X ET owned by Grady McGrew.

Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf – (1 Entry): 1) JUSWAYS Suzettes Lou Lou Belle owned by Kenzie Pysell.

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Class

Placings:

Junior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) SVV Storm Front 1824 ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis.

Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) LPW Bo Duke owned by Alexis Wright.

Makayla Sugg, Alden, N.Y.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Max Rosa 425 Priomo X ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

Champion

Heifer

Margie 3140 Primo X ET, Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind.

Champion

Keystone International Livestock Exposition 2024

Shorthorn Female picture not available:

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – REXLAINE Molly S11H, Elizabeth Gouger, Saylorsburg, Pa.

Shorthorn Bull pictures not available:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – BEG Big Man Zig, Elizabeth Gouger, Saylorsburg, Pa.

Champion Junior Bull Calf – VR Red Dirt Road ET, Emily Vance, Greensboro, Md.

ShorthornPlus Female pictures not available:

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – Freedom, Kenzie Pysell, Accident, Md.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – LPW Beth Dutton, Alexis Wright, Philippi W.Va.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – JUSWAYS Suzettes Lou Lou Belle, Kenzie Pysell, Accident, Md.

Harrisburg, PA

American Royal 2024

Shorthorn Show Honoree

Kendrick Berg

Berg Shorthorns is now a fourthgeneration grain and livestock farm located in North Central Iowa. Orville and Georgia purchased their first shorthorn heifers in 1955. Showing cattle has always been a united family affair. Kendrick was eleven years old and was awarded Reserve Champion Steer at the Chicago International Livestock Show in 1959. With the winnings from his steer, they invested in purchasing more Shorthorn cows into the business. Kendrick and his brother, Sherman, grew up showing their Shorthorn cattle. They were very proud of their pen of three Shorthorn steers that were Champions in all the major cattle shows around the United States.

Kendrick graduated from Osage High School and attended the Agriculture Farm Courses at Iowa State University. He also served 7 years in the Iowa National Guard. When Kendrick met Theresa, her family also was involved in raising Shorthorns. So, after they were married she had a few cattle of her own which Kendrick jokes that were quickly updated in their herd.

Kendrick had the privilege to travel to Ireland in the late 70s with Don Cagwin and Ron Hofstrand to view and purchase Shorthorn cattle. He purchased Limerick Will, one of their herd bulls. They found Limerick grazing chained in an old castle courtyard. Among some of their herd sires were Packer’s Leader Wonder, Ranson 139, CF Classic, Studer’s Controller (Champion of the National Western Livestock Show), Sull Red Value, Kane Boulevard and presently NF Find Out. These bulls have continuously improved a higher level of their breeding stock. Berg Shorthorns have an annual purebred Shorthorn sale offering great show prospects who will continue to be productive in the pasture. Berg’s have sold purebred Shorthorn cattle to breeders throughout the United States for over 69 years.

Kendrick was President of the North Central Iowa Shorthorn Board of Directors, President of the Mitchell County Cattlemen; President of the Iowa Shorthorn Board of Directors; and a Director of the Shorthorn Polled Congress. He also served 12 years on the Central Livestock Board of Directors

at the St Paul, Minnesota Stock Yards. Kendrick also had the honor of judging the Houston Livestock Show; the American Royal in Kansas City, and Indiana State Fair.

Kendrick and Theresa now enjoy watching as son, Josh, and wife, Ashley,

and daughters Madeline, Kaitlyn, Lauren and Autumn carry on the fourthgeneration family legacy.

Congratulations to Kendrick Berg on being this year’s American Royal Shorthorn Show Honoree.

Kendrick Berg and family receiving the Show Honoree award at the American Royal.

American Royal 2024

National Shorthorn Show

North Central Region – 120 head – Judge: Craig Sand, Stillwater, Okla.

byCassieReid

Shorthorn exhibitors from 19 states exhibited 120 head in Hale Arena during the 125th American Royal Open Shorthorn Show in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, October 25, 2024. Craig Sand of Stillwater, Oklahoma evaluated 11 Purebred Bulls, 70 Purebred Females, 6 ShorthornPlus Bulls and 33 ShorthornPlus Females.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female honors went to CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET owned by Reed Hanes of Greenville, Ohio. CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET was also named the division Champion Early Spring Female.

S/N Missing Mirage Legacy 372 ET owned by Caroline Huebner of Union City, Tenn. earned the Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Reserve Champion Early Spring Female. division winner.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull & Champion Senior Bull Calf was FERREE FITZ AFLS Renegade 2377 ET, exhibited by Armstrong Farms, Saxonburg, Pa.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to FERREE FITZ AFLS Renegade 2377 ET owned by Armstrong Farms of Saxonburg, Pa. Renegade 2377 ET came out of the Champion Senior Bull calf division.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull award went to 4CSC Metallika owned by Bright Lights Show Cattle of Beloit, Wis. & Alyssa Carter of Oregonia, Ohio. He was also the Champion Junior Bull Calf.

In the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET owned by Carter Kornegay of Tulsa, Okla.She was also named the Champion Early Spring Female division winner.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Junior Heifer Calf award went to TSSC

AGRF Game on Girls ET owned by Maddie Smith of Athens, Texas.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull honors went to LPW Bo Duke owned by Alexis Wright of Philippi, W.Va.. He was the Champion Junior Bull Calf division winner.

EGL Master Class 326 EC owned by Evea Ennis of Martinsville, Ind. was selected as Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull and Reserve Champion Junoir Bull.

Other Champions Include: Open Purebred Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –TKA Cricket 10M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Late Spring

Heifer Calf – JFT ET Revival’s Rivera 212M, Jaci Tweeten, Spring Grove,

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion

Junior Bull Calf was 4CSC Metallika, exhibited by Bright Lights Show Cattle, Beloit, Wis. & Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Early Spring Female was CCF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET, exhibited by Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Reserve

Champion Early Spring Female was S/N Missing Mirage Legacy 372 ET, exhibited by Caroline Huebner, Union City, Tenn.

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Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull & Champion Junior Bull Calf was LPW Bo Duke, exhibited by Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female & Champion Early Spring Female was MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET, exhibited by Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.

Minn.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET, Knox Harrison Neumayr, Boling, Texas.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – BERGS Sweet Dream ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –STECK Chelsie RM 482 ET, Keagan Steck, Woodstock, Minn.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer

Calf – F/C Sweet Dreams RK 4024 ET, Faxon Creek Cattle Co, Belle Plaine, Minn.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf –SULL Cherri Maker 3668L ET, Schrag/ Nikkel Show Cattle, Marion, S.D.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer

Calf – SULL Max Rosa 3622L ET, Amelia Nibe, Melrose, Iowa.

Champion Intermediate Female –S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – RJC Lady Crystal 377L ET, Cole Cowan, Burlington, Wis.

Champion Junior Female – S/N Max Rosa Liberty 339 ET, Emerson

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull & Reserve Champion

Junior Bull was EGL Master Class 326 EC, exhibited by Evea Ennis, Martinsville, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female & Champion Junior Heifer Calf was TSSC AGRF Game on Girls ET, exhibited by Maddie Smith, Athens, Texas.

Lehrman, Spencer, S.D.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – AF VF Royal Ruby 303 ET, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

Champion Senior Female – CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Senior Female – FSF Dream Only 296 ET, Colton Netolicky, Fairfax, Iowa.

Open Purebred Bull Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – AF VF Mainstream 408, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – JA_C 1872 2.0 504M owned by AJ Show Cattle, Wildorado, Texas.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf –Studer’s Master Key 89M, Brock Studer & Dale Studer Family, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – LH Jett 0324, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – F/C Shoot Out 4007, Faxon Creek Cattle Co., Belle Plaine, Minn.

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – FOX Road Trip 321, Reagan Fox,

Kanawha, Iowa.

Champion Junior Bull – HAHN Takeover S29L, William Milashoski, Minonk, Ill. & Chandler Livestock, Springfield, Mo.

Champion Senior Bull – CF Logic X, Leemon Cattle Company, Fairland, Okla. & Simon Farms, Rockford, Ohio.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Etta 11M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – SMMT Cherri’s Legacy 403M, Summit Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – LPW Beth Dutton, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Fluffy Bunny 03M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Lady Crystal 41 Primo X ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AF Fantastic Memory 2354, Nora Kate

Shothorn Female pictures not available:

Champion Intermediate

Reserve

Junior

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Cricket 10M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – JFT ET Revival’s Rivera 212M, Jaci Tweeten, Spring Grove, Minn.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – STECK Chelsie RM 482 ET, Keagan Steck, Woodstock, Minn.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf –F/C Sweet Dreams RK 4024 ET, Faxon Creek Cattle Co, Belle Plaine, Minn.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET, Knox Harrison Neumayr, Boling, Texas.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – BERGS Sweet Dream ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – SULL Cherri Maker 3668L ET, Schrag/Nikkel Show Cattle, Marion, S.D.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – SULL Max Rosa 3622L ET, Amelia Nibe, Melrose, Iowa.

Champion Junior Female – S/N Max Rosa Liberty 339 ET, Emerson Lehrman, Spencer, S.D.

Reserve Champion Senior Female – FSF Dream Only 296 ET, Colton Netolicky, Fairfax, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female –RJC Lady Crystal 377L ET, Cole Cowan, Burlington, Wis.

Champion Senior Female – CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Female –S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Champion

Female –AF VF Royal Ruby 303 ET, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

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Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – AF VF Mainstream 408, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – LH Jett 0324, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan.

Champion Junior Bull – HAHN Takeover S29L, William Milashoski, Minonk, Ill. & Chandler Livestock, Springfield, Mo.

ShPlus Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – SMMT Endless Fame 406M, Summit Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Reserve

Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – JA_C 1872 2.0 504M owned by AJ Show Cattle, Wildorado, Texas.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – F/C Shoot Out 4007, Faxon Creek Cattle Co., Belle Plaine, Minn.

Champion Senior Bull – CF Logic X, Leemon Cattle Company, Fairland, Okla. & Simon Farms, Rockford, Ohio.

ShPlus Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – 3BC Executive Class 415, Bill Schomberg & Sons, Pierce, Neb.

ShPlus Champion Senior Bull Calf –JCHFF EPB Pearl 90L, Jaymie Collins, Ashland, Mo.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf –Studer’s Master Key 89M, Brock Studer & Dale Studer

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – FOX Road Trip 321, Reagan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

McGaugh, Carrollton, Mo.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – LDB Black Cherris BH 330, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Female –NNT Autumn 2305L, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – Black Beauty ET, Benjamin Snedden, Grand Junction, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – S/T I’m the One 3054 ET, Claire Nibe, Melrose, Iowa.

Champion Junior Female – S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET, Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.

Champion Senior Female – TLN Klassed Up 2217, John Barker, Shawnee, Okla.

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –SMMT Endless Fame 406M, Summit Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – 3BC Executive Class 415, Bill Schomberg & Sons, Pierce, Neb.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – CSRF Apollo, Kinsley Robinette, Essex, Iowa.

Champion Senior Bull Calf –JCHFF EPB Pearl 90L, Jaymie Collins, Ashland, Mo.

Family, Creston, Iowa.

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Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – CSRF Apollo, Kinsley Robinette, Essex, Iowa.

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Etta 11M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – SMMT Cherri’s Legacy 403M, Summit

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf –CF Lady Crystal 41 Primo X ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

ShorthornPlus Female pictures not available:

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female –Black Beauty ET, Benjamin Snedden, Grand Junction, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Junior Female –S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET, Whitney

Rockville, Ind.

Open Purebred Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) TKA Cricket 10M owned by Bailey Abney; 2) JFT ET Revival’s Rivera 212M owned by Jaci Tweeten; 3) HF5 Hot Sunshine 824 owned by Kimberly Holland.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) CF PC Mirage 476 EV X

ET owned by Knox Harrison Neumayr; 2) G-C-C Silk’s Suzy Q owned by Brody Grathwohl; 3) F/C Missing Mirage PR 4072 ET owned by Faxon Creek Cattle Co.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) BERGS Sweet Dreams ET owned by Kaitlyn Berg; 2) SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4409M ET owned by Ryder Heter; 3) SQB Edith owned by

Abby Brown.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) DVW Pretty Unusual 324 ET owned by Hadley Jo McDonald; 2) PEAKVIEW Goldie 59324 owned by Donavyn West; 3) SLE RGLC Maggie 34M owned by Sheridan L. Soules. Junior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) STECK Chelsie RM 482 ET owned by Keagan Steck; 2) J-F Strawberry 2415

Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Champion Intermediate Female – NNT Autumn 2305L, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AF Fantastic Memory 2354, Nora Kate McGaugh, Carrollton, Mo.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – LPW Beth Dutton, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Fluffy Bunny 03M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – LDB Black Cherris BH 330, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female –S/T I’m the One 3054 ET, Claire Nibe, Melrose, Iowa.

Champion Junior Female – S/N RJC Lady Crystal luna 326 ET, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Champion Senior Female – TLN Klassed Up 2217, John Barker, Shawnee, Okla.

Swaim,

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UH owned by Katie Lowry; 3) TESCC Darlin Dreamer 755M owned by Aspen Soules.

Junior Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) F/C Sweet Dreams RK 4024 ET owned by Faxon Creek Cattle Co; 2) SULL Max Rosa 4193M ET owned by Bristol Soules; 3) PEAKVIEW Max 2402 ET owned by Peak View Ranch Inc.

Winter Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) SULL Rhonda Rosa 3685L ET owned by Autumn Berg; 2) LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET owned by Aspen Soules.

Winter Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) SULL Max Rosa 3622L ET owned by Amelia Nibe; 2) AF VF Picture Perfect 319 ET owned by Adalynn Vaughn; 3) FOX Fancy Rose 324 owned by Sheridan Fox.

Senior Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) SULL Cherri Maker 3668L ET owned by Schrag/Nikkel Show Cattle; 2) CF Rosebud 3126 EV X ET owned by Addison Ward; 3) MM Proud Fool FL 98L ET owned by Mealiea Cover.

Summer Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) MFS Tootsie 55L owned by Madeline Berg; 2) JFT ET Rosa’s Dramatic Queen 25L owned by Channing Lind.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (5 Entries): 1) S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET owned by Kaitlyn Berg; 2) RJC Lady Crysal 377L ET owned by Cole Cowan; 3) LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (7 Entries): 1) CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET owned by Reed Hanes; 2) S/N Missing Mirage Legacy 372 ET owned by Caroline Huebner; 3) TMC Margie’s Rise owned by Sara Allard.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (3 Entries): 1) FAH Margie L316 Manhattan owned by Murphy Fahrmeier; 2) SFF CPRU Mona Lisa Reward 367 LL ET owned by Abigail Green; 3) DVW Classic Mirage 316 ET owned by Wasinger Cattle Company.

Junior Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) S/N Max Rosa Liberty 339 ET owned by Emerson Lehrman; 2) AF VF Royal Ruby 303 ET owned by Adalynn Vaughn; 3) SULL LGF Rubys CC 3403L ET owned by Brock Studer.

Junior Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) DVW Pretty Special 123 ET owned by Hadley Jo McDonald; 2) MM Myrtle Bo F 6L owned by Mealiea Cover; 3) BLSC Elizabeth R1L owned by Nate Ruark.

Senior Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET owned by Alyssa Carter; 2) FSF Dream Only

296 ET owned by Colton Netolicky.

Open Purebred Bull Class Placings:

Late Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) AF VF Mainstream 408 owned by Adalynn Vaughn; 2) JA_C 1872 2.0

504M owned by AJ Show Cattle.

Early Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) Studer’s Master Key 89 M owned by Brock Studer & Dale Studer Family; 2) LH Jett 0324, L H Showcattle.

Junior Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) 4CSC Metallika owned by Bright Lights Show Cattle & Alyssa Carter; 2) F/C Shoot Out 4007 owned by Faxon Creek Cattle Co; 3) BERGS ARMSTRONG Heartbreaker ET owned by Berg Shorthorns & Armstrong Farms.

Winter Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1)

FERREE FITZ AFLS Renegade 2377 ET owned by Armstrong Farms.

Senior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) FOX Road Trip 321 owned by Reagan Fox.

Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) HAHN Takeover S29L owned by William Milashoski & Chandler Livestock.

Senior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) CF Logic X, owned by Leemon Cattle Company & Simon Farms.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) TKA Etta 1M owned by Bailey Abney; 2) SMMT Cherri’s Legacy 403M owned by Summit Livestock.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) LPW Beth Dutton owned by Alexis Wright; 2) TKA Fluffy Bunny 03M owned by Bailey Abney; 3) LH Misssaigon 0424 owned by L H Showcattle.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) PRL Miss Twilight 113M owned by Payten Linn; 2) LH Mae 0324 owned by L H Showcattle.

Junior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) SFF Augusta Pride 412 F ET owned by Miller Smith.

Junior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) TSSC AGRF Game on Girls ET owned by Maddie Smith; 2) CF Lady Crystal 41 Primo X ET owned by Carter Wickard; 3) SC405 Quiet Royal Rose owned by Helen Spears.

Winter Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) AF Fantastic Memory 2354 owned by Nora Kate McGaugh.

Senior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) LDB Black Cherris BH 330 owned by Lane Blankinship.

Summer Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) Miss Selene owned by Landon Fetters.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) NNT Autumn 2305L owned by Madeline Berg; 2) Black Beauty ET owned by Benjamin Snedden; 3) SH Halsey 2.0 ET owned by Landrie Will.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) RRRC Cherri 303L ET owned by Josie Heter; 2) NCC Tina Hammer Time 421L owned by Dalton Pattimore.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET owned by Carter Kornegay; 2) S/T I’m the One 3054 ET owned by Claire Nibe; 3) STECK Chelsie 24K 364L ET owned by Brianna Duerre.

Junior Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET owned by Alexis Wright; 2) S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET owned by Whitney Swaim; 3) JR LDB Melanias Astrid 301 owned by Lane Blankinship.

Senior Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) TLN Klassed Up 2217 owned by John Barker.

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Class Placings:

Late Spring Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) SMMT Endless Fame 406M owned by Summit Livestock.

Early Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) 3BC Executive Class 415 owned by Bill Schomberg & Sons; 2) CSRF Apollo owned by Kinsley Robinette.

Senior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) JCHFF EPB Pearl 90L owned by Jaymie Collins.

Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (2 Entries): 1) LPW Bo Duke owned by Alexis Wright; 2) EGL Master Class 326 EC owned by Evea Ennis.

American Royal 2024

Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show

91 head – Judge: Daniel Fawcett, Ree Heights, N.D.

byCassieReid&CarrieLand

Grand ShorthornChampion Female & Champion

Intermediate Female, S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET, exhibited by Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion

Early Spring Female, CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET,

Shorthorn exhibitors from 16 states exhibited 91 head during the 125th American Royal Junior Shorthorn Show in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Daniel Fawcett of Ree Heights, N.D. evaluated 59 Purebred Females and 32 ShorthornPlus Females.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Intermediate Female honors went to S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET owned by Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa. Kaitlyn represented the Shorthorn breed during the Supreme Junior Heifer Drive at the American Royal.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Early Spring Female award went to CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET owned by Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio.

Moving on to the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Junior Female

Grand ShorthornPlusChampion

Female & Champion

Junior Female, S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET, exhibited by Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.

Reserve Grand ShorthornPlusChampion Female & Champion Early Spring Female, MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET, exhibited by Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.

honors went to S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET owned by Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind. Whitney paraded her ShorthornPlus heifer for the Supreme Junior Heifer Drive at the American Royal.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female award went to MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET, owned by Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla. She was also the Champion Early Spring Female division winner.

Other Champions Include: Junior Purebred Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –TKA Cricket 10M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – HF5 Hot Sunshine 824, Kimberly Holland, Tecumseh, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf

– BERGS Sweet Dream ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – G-C-C Silk’s Suzy Q, Brody Grathwohl, Hiawatha, Kan.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –STECK Chelsie RM 482 ET, Keagan Steck, Woodstock, Minn.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – TESCC Darlin Dreamer 755M, Aspen Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf –FOX Fancy Rose 324, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – MM Proud Fool 98L, Mealiea Cover, Bowling Green, Mo.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – MFS Tootsie 55L ET, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – S/N Missing Mirage Legacy

exhibited by Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf –BERGS Sweet Dream ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – G-C-C Silk’s Suzy Q, Brody Grathwohl, Hiawatha, Kan.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf –MM Proud Fool 98L, Mealiea Cover, Bowling Green, Mo.

Champion Junior Female – AF VF Royal Ruby 303 ET, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Senior Female – FSF Dream Only 296 ET, Colton Netolicky, Fairfax, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – SULL LGF Rubys CC 3403L ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – S/N Missing Mirage Legacy 372 ET, Caroline Huebner, Union City, Tenn.

Champion Senior Female – CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – STECK Chelsie RM 482 ET, Keagan Steck, Woodstock, Minn.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – FOX Fancy Rose 324, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – MFS Tootsie 55L ET, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf –TESCC Darlin Dreamer 755M, Aspen Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Cricket 10M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – HF5 Hot Sunshine 824, Kimberly Holland, Tecumseh, Okla.

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – TKA

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – TSSC AGRF Game on Girls ET, Maddie Smith, Athens, Texas.

Champion Intermediate Female – Black Beauty ET, Benjamin Snedden, Grand Junction, Iowa.

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Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf –CF Lady Crystal 41 Primo X ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Champion Early Spring Female –Frankie, Abree

ShorthornPlus pictures not available:

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Fluffy Bunny 03M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – LDB Black Cherris BH 330, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Junior

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AF Fantastic Memory 2354, Nora Kate McGaugh, Carrollton, Mo.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – NNT Autumn 2305L, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

372 ET, Caroline Huebner, Union City, Tenn.

Champion Junior Female – AF VF Royal Ruby 303 ET, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Junior Female –SULL LGF Rubys CC 3403L ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Champion Senior Female – CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Senior Female – FSF Dream Only 296 ET, Colton Netolicky, Fairfax, Iowa.

Junior ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Etta 11M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – LPW Beth Dutton, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – TKA Fluffy Bunny 03M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –

TSSC AGRF Game on Girls ET, Maddie Smith, Athens, Texas.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer

Calf – CF Lady Crystal 41 Primo X ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf –

LDB Black Cherris BH 330, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer

Calf – AF Fantastic Memory 2354, Nora Kate McGaugh, Carrollton, Mo.

Champion Intermediate Female –

Black Beauty ET, Benjamin Snedden, Grand Junction, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – NNT Autumn 2305L, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – Frankie, Abree Belcher, Blakesburg, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Junior Purebred Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) TKA Cricket owned by Bailey Abney; 2) HF5 Hot Sunshine 824 owned by Kimberly Holland.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) G-C-C Silk’s Suzy Q owned

Reserve Champion

Female – S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Reserve

Belcher, Blakesburg, Iowa.

Etta 11M, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis.

Champion

Spring Heifer Calf

LPW Beth Dutton, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

American Royal 2024 Kansas

by Brody Grathwohl; 2) CSR Sybil M119 owned by Jacob Robinette.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (8 Entries): 1) BERGS Sweet Dream ET owned by Kaitlyn Berg; 2) PEAKVIEW Goldie 59324 owned by Donavyn West; 3) SQB Edith owned by Abby Brown.

Junior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) STECK Chelsie RM 482 ET owned by Keagan Steck; 2) TESCC Darlin Dreamer 755M owned by Aspen Soules; 3) J-F Strawberry 2415 UH owned by Katie Lowry.

Junior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) SULL Max Rosa 4193M ET owned by Bristol Soules; 2) JNT SC405 Fantasia’s Sensation owned by Emma Turnpaugh.

Winter Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) SULL Rhonda Rosa 3685L ET owned by Autumn Berg; 2) LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET owned by Aspen Soules.

Winter Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) FOX Fancy Rose 324 owned by Sheridan Fox; 2) SULL Max Rosa 3622L ET owned by Amelia Nibe; 3) MAV Picture Perfect 326L ET owned by Aden Grathwohl.

Senior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) MM Proud Fool FL 98L ET owned by Mealiea Cover; 2) CF Rosebud 3126 EV X ET owned by Addison Ward; 3) AF Shannon Margie 2352 ET owned by Rebecca Hunt.

Summer Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) MFS Tootsie 55L owned by Madeline Berg; 2) JFT ET Rosa’s Dramatic Queen 25L owned by Channing Lind.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (5 Entries): 1) S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120

ET owned by Kaitlyn Berg; 2) RJC Lady Crystal 377L Et owned by Cole Cowan; 3) LDB Merci’s Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (7 Entries): 1) CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET owned by Reed Hanes; 2) S/N Miss Mirage Legacy 372 ET owned by Caroline Huebner; 3) TMC Margie’s Rise owned by Sara Allard.

Junior Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) AF VF Royal Ruby 303 ET owned by Adalynn Vaughn; 2) SULL LGF Rubys CC 3403L ET owned by Brock Studer; 3) TAF Finley’s Stormy ET owned by Finley Jones.

Junior Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) DVW Pretty Special 123 ET owned by Hadley Jo McDonald; 2) MM Myrtle Bo F 6L owned by Mealiea Cover; 3) S/N Dream Lady Lana 310 ET owned by Chloe Carlisle.

Senior Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET owned by Alyssa Carter; 2) FSF Dream Only 296 ET owned by Colton Netolicky.

Junior ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) TKA Etta 11M owned by Bailey Abney.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) LPW Beth Dutton owned by Alexis Wright; 2) TKA Fluffy Bunny 03M owned by Bailey Abney; 3) DTR Meyer Girl 4029 owned by Josie Heter.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) PRL Miss Twilight 113M owned by Payten Linn.

Junior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1)

TSSC AGRF Game on Girls ET owned by Maddie Smith; 2) CF Lady Crystal 41 Primo X ET owned by Carter Wickard; 3) SC405 Quiet Royal Rose owned by Helen Spears.

Winter Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) AF Fantastic Memory 2354 owned by Nora Kate McGaugh.

Senior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) LDB Black Cherris BH 330 owned by Lane Blankinship; 2) KT Midnight Blue owned by Katie Fineburg.

Summer Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) Miss Selene owned by Landan Fetters.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (5 Entries): 1) Black Beauty ET owned by Benjamin Snedden; 2) NNT Autumn 2305L owned by Madeline Berg; 3) TKA Flo Nellie owned by Rahfi Pfeuti.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (3 Entries): 1) PKL Lexi 401L owned by Kassie Kelley; 2) RRRC Cherri 303L ET owned by Josie Heter; 3) NCC Tina Hammer Time 421L owned Dalton Pattimore.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET owned by Carter Kornegay; 2) Frankie owned by Abree Belcher; 3) STECK Chelsie 24K 364L ET owned by Brianna Duerre.

Junior Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET owned by Whitney Swaim; 2) S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET owned by Alexis Wright; 3) JR LDB Melanias Astrid 301 owned by Lane Blankinship.

American Royal 2024

Every $ Counts.

Ruby: $2,500 - $4,999

Sapphire: Less than $1,000

The Shorthorn Youth Development Fund (SYDF) provides financial support that will sustain and expand excellent programming to develop Shorthorn youth as cattle producers and responsible, productive citizens.

The Royal Society fundraising program allows breeders to donate lots in their sales to become part of the SYDF. The donations are off to a great start!

During The Star Search XXI sale, Cates Farms of Indiana sold a female, CF Mona Lisa SOL 33 X ER to the Sugg Family of New York $5,000. They donated 100% of the proceeds to the SYDF.

Cornerstone Farms of Indiana hosted their sale on August 31. Jason Newcom donated 50% of a live animal lot. The female sold for a total of $4,500 to

Cates Farms, Indiana

SHORTHORN Royal Society

Cornerstone Farms, Indiana :: DJS Shorthorns, Nebraska ::Fuller Farms, Indiana :: Ippenson Family Shorthorns, Illinois :: Little Cedar Cattle Co., Michigan :: Waymar Show Cattle, Illinois

On September 28 during the Shorthorn Revival Sale, Little Cedar Cattle Co., donated 50% of female, Little Cedar Mirage L2147. The female was purchased for $3,000 by the Charles Anderson of Michigan. During the Revival, Waymar Show Cattle, Ippenson Family Shorthorns and Fuller Farms donated FF Pursuit 6H Semen. The first lot sold for $1,000 to DeLisle Farms of Michigan. The second semen lot sold for $500 to Burntwood Livestock of Wyoming. There was donation lot of Shorthorn memorabilia donated by the Quintin Smith Family that sold for $700 to Belle Point Ranch of Arkansas

During the The Showcase Shorthorn Event sale, DJS Shorthorns donated

50% of a live female, DJS Poppin Girl HI324. She sold for a total of $2,000 to Brian Willer of Iowa.

Thank you to all the donors and buyers for your support of the SYDF. We appreciate your commitment to the future of the breed!

For more information on how you can provide support, email shelby@ shorthorn.org or visit shorthorn.org.

|| White: $250 - $499 || Roan: $25 - $100 Red, White and Roan Club Members receive the following: Recognition in the Shorthorn Country magazine, Acknowledgement of your donation on the ASA and AJSA social media, Recognition of your donation on the ASA and AJSA website, recognition at NJSS.

The fund accepts checks, credit cards and direct debit from your bank account. You can even set your contribution up to be billed directly to your DigitalBeef Shorthorn Registry account on a one time, monthly or quarterly basis. No contribution is too small, and every dollar counts!

By making the commitment to “pay it forward” through your pledge to the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund, today’s breeders accept responsibility of seeing to it that our youth have the development opportunities they need to prepare for their time as the Shorthorn breeders of tomorrow. Contact shelby@shorthorn.org to make your donation. Letters will be going out soon asking you to make a pledge!

Shelby Jones of Kentucky.

Red, White & Roan club

Shorthorn

Home of Studer’s Crunch Time 22C

-Top 5% in the breed for WW, YW, TM, CW, and $F - Semen: $30/unit

Jason Smithers & Girls - 217-491-2140 jasonsmithers74@gmail.com

Greg & Pam Smithers - 217-285-6280 36739 205th Avenue • Pittsfield, IL 62363

Quality cattle for sale at all times. Located just a few miles south of Route 36/I-72.

Sunnyland Farms

Wayne Hinderliter Family 629 Co. Rd. 350 North Albion, IL 62806

Wayne: 618-384-8250

Doug: 618-384-1932

Visitors always welcome! Cattle usually for sale. Four miles north of I-64. Exit 130 on Illinois 130.

Cagwin Farms

VisitorsWelcome... Stopbyanytime!

Don Cagwin P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691 office: 217-452-3051 • cell: 217-341-7552

Kerry Johnston cell: 217-370-6033

Dalton Johnston cell: 217-416-9536

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston cell: 217-370-6034

cagwincattle@casscomm.com FarmlocatedfivemileseastofVirginiaonRoute125, thenonemilesouthoftheelevatoratPhiladelphia,Illinois.

Wright Cattle Co.

Trey & Hailey Wright

Steve & Marsha Wright Route 2, Box 55

Beecher City, IL 62414

home: 618-487-5559

Trey: 618-367-0764

Steve: 618-267-3229

Hugh W. Moore, Jr. & Sons

31056 Old Fidelity Road • Jerseyville, IL 62052

Scott Horton, Owner

Horton cell: 630-965-1710

Wernicke cell: 815-739-7754

4N010 Town Hall Rd. • St. Charles, IL 60175 Office: 630-365-1444

WATAGA,

Hugh: 618-729-4448 • Tom: 618-498-5848 Ron: 618-729-3258 Bulls, Females, Club Calves For Sale at all times. Full Irish calves available. 40 miles north of St. Louis.

Herdsman: cell: 217-737-0692

815-739-7754

SULL Roan Goose 9020

Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE)

- Super Regional Show

West Region – 51 head – Judge: Matt Leo, Snelling, Calif.

by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, Peakview Maximus 2325 ET, exhibited by Peak View Ranch Inc., Fowler, Colo.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, Peakview Wildest Dreams 2322 ET, exhibited by Gabriella Leone, Fowler, Colo.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, CSL Kickin’ It with your Girlfriend, exhibited by Cierra Steinlight, Valley Falls, Kan.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, Peakview Goldie 59324,, exhibited by Donavyn West, Rocky Ford, Colo.

Shorthorn exhibitors traveled to Billings, Montana and exhibited 51 head of Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus Cattle during the Northern International Livestock Exposition on October 13th, 2024. This was the Super Regional Show of the West Region. Matt Leo of Snelling, California evaluated 22 Purebred Females, 5 Purebred Bulls, 18 ShorthornPlus Females and 6 ShorthornPlus Bulls.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was awarded to Peakview Wildest Dreams 2322 ET owned by Gabriella Leone of Fowler, Colo.

Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was Peakview Goldie 59324 owned by Donavyn West from Rocky Ford, Colo.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to Peakview Maximus 2325 ET owned by Peak View Ranch Inc. of

Fowler, Colo.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull award went to CSL Kickin’ It with your Girlfriend owned by Cierra Steinlight from Valley Falls, Kan. Other Champions Include: Shorthorn Females:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf

– Queen Bee, Gus Hooper, Bliss, Idaho.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf

– Peakview Goldie 59324, Donavyn West, Rocky Ford, Colo.

Reserve Champion Early Spring

Heifer Calf – CB/S Miss Golden Oaklynn 123, Eagle, Idaho.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –Peakview Max 2402 ET, Peak View Ranch Inc, Fowler, Colo.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Soko Perfect Freckled Girl, Debbie Sokoloski, Pompeys Pillar, Mont.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf

– WHR Maggie 3943, Burntwood Livestock, McKinnin, Wyo.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – 2G Demi 3H11 TS ET, Burntwood Livestock, McKinnon, Wyo.

Champion Intermediate Female –NF Fearless Myrtle 1235, Jerome Lipp, Newcastle, Wyo.

Champion Early Spring Female –Peakview Wildest Dreams 2322 ET, Gabriella Leone, Fowler, Colo.

Champion Junior Female – BONL Prides Rose 306L UH ET, Isabell Gilleard, Stevensville, Mont.

Reserve Champion Junior Female –Dreams Beautiful Wish, Megan Evelo, Saint Ignatius, Mont.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – CB/S Western Belle 113, Sierra Horton, Eagle, Idaho.

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Mulberry Lane Pixie Stick, Braxton

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, HNDC Manny 17M, exhibited by Hearts & Diamonds Cattle Co, Worden, Mont.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, SMMT Cherri’s Legacy 403M, exhibited by Summit LivestockCharlo, Mont.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, SMMT Endless Fame 406M, exhibited by Summit Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, SMMT

Keal Cherri Princess 443M ET, exhibited by Kealyn Cahoon, Charlo, Mont.

Walker, Whitehall, Mont.

Shorthorn Bulls:

Champion Junior Bull Calf – CB/S Rolling Coal 120, Sierra Horton, Eagle, Idaho.

Champion Senior Bull Calf –Peakview Maximus 2325 ET, Peak View Ranch Inc., Fowler, Colo.

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – CSL Kickin’ It with your Girlfriend, Cierra Steinlight, Valley Falls, Kan.

Champion Junior Bull – PLC Palermo 2304, Brylee Rodgers, Casper, Wyo. & Promiseland Cattle Co., Fishtail, Mont.

Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was awarded to SMMT Cherri’s Legacy 403M owned by Summit Livestock from Charlo, Mont.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female award went to SMMT Keal Cherri Princess 443M ET exhibited from Kealyn Cahoon from Charlo, Mont.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull honors went to HNDC Manny 17M owned by Hearts & Diamonds Cattle Co from Worden, Mont.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to

SMMT Endless Fame 406M owned by Summit Livestock from Charlo, Mont.

Other Champions Include: ShorthornPlus Females:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –SMMT Cherri’s Legacy 403M, Summit Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – Thirsty Dirt Jane’s Royalty 620M, Landon Weaver, Worland, Wyo.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – SMMT Keal Cherri Princess 443M ET, Kealyn Cahoon, Charlo, Mont.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – Strawberry Elite, Gus Hooper, Bliss, Idaho.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –Burntwood Vega Q29M, Burntwood Livestock, McKinnon, Wyo.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Burntwood Qc3B Pegasus Q04M, Burntwood Livestock, McKinnon, Wyo.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf –BBR Ms Sugar Cookie 10L, Burntwood Livestock, McKinnon, Wyo.

Champion Intermediate Female –HHCC Sweet Dream Ross, Summit Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Champion Early Spring Female

– SBR Jerri 360L, Lauren Griese, Aberdeen, S.D.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – MINN Lil Bunny 301L ET, Hearts & Diamonds Cattle Co, Worden, Mont.

Champion Junior Female – SMMT Fame & Fortune 302L, Lina Sturman, Saint Ignatius, Mont.

ShorthornPlus Bulls:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –SMMT Endless Fame 406M, Summit Livestock, Charlo, Mont.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf

– HNDC Manny 17M, Hearts & Diamond Cattle Co., Worden, Mont.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – Thirsty Dirt Jackpot of Ruby’s 601, Landon Weaver, Worland, Wyo.

Champion Junior Bull Calf –Burntwood Cygnus Q13M, Burntwood Livestock, McKinnon, Wyo.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – Burntwood Big Dipper B22M, Burntwood Livestock, McKinnon, Wyo.

Sale Reports

Lasting Impressions Sale 2024

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4 Embryo Pkgs $ 8,625 $ 2,156

4 Semen Pkgs $ 2,775 $ 694

2 Steers $ 5,250 $ 2,625 Sale Gross: $274,250

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Bedwell Cattle Company Isabella, Oklahoma

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered for the 2024 edition of this leading sale. As usual, the offering of open show heifer show prospects was of the highest quality. The demand for these leading ladies was strong throughout the auction. The Shorthorn Plus open heifers were extremely well received. A strong group of bred females was also offered. Congratulations to Bedwell Cattle Co and Lost Diamond B Ranch and all the guest consignors for presenting a truly high quality event.

$18,500 - Lot 17 - Plus Open Heifer - Kane Peppered Crystal CW 928M. A RWM, polled May 6, 2024 daughter of AA KANE Catwalk 685G ET and out of SULL Peppered Crystal 9287G ET. This was a favorite in the extremely strong set of Shorthorn Plus show prospects. This one will definitely show. She is great in her structure as well as exhibiting a super sweet front third with an abundance of style. Offered by Aegerter Cattle Co and purchased by Brett Stutzman of Milford, Nebraska.

$16,750 - Lot 14 - Plus Open HeiferLDB BB Melanias SM 411 ET. A black,

polled March21, 2024 daughter of Seldom Rest Sandman 6075 and out of LDB Reckless Melania 802. This is a super fancy show prospect with all the length and dimension to go with a world of show style. She will definitely be a contender in the show ring. She is a full sister to the Reserve Champion B & O female in the 2024 Jr National show. Offered by Brittany Blankinship and purchased by Jan Biehler of Loyal, Oklahoma.

$13,500 - Lot 4 - Open Heifer - JCB Primabella CL 412M. A RWM, polled April 19, 2024 daughter of Byland City Lights 1GL56 and out of Waukaru Primabella 1030. This is just a really classy youngster that has all the show appeal and design that will make her a really good one to lead. The City Limits progeny have the look to be great additions to any herd. Offered by Bedwell Cattle Co and purchased by Jeremy Buckman of Fairview, Oklahoma.

$12,500 - Lot 16 - Plus Open HeiferKane Red Cryatal PW 3M ET. A red, polled January 5, 2024 daughter of CF Payweight X ET and out of SULL Blue Crystal 8297F ET. This one was a favorite of many at the sale. She is super deep sided with the clean front and overall dimension all like to see. By the National Champion Payweight and from the famed Lady Crystal female line, this one has a great pedigree to go with a great heifer. Offered by Aegerter and purchased by Brett Stutzman of Milford, Nebraska.

$10,500 - Lot 5 - Open Heifer - JCB R Nan CL 413M. A roan, polled April 24, 2024 daughter of Byland City Lights 1GL56 and out of Waukaru Red Nan 0034. Another top show prospects by City Lights and one that comes from a proven female line that has produced winners in the show ring and in the pasture. This one has a great future. Offered by Bedwell and purchased by Jeremy Buckman of Fairview, Oklahoma.

$9,500 - Lot 13 - Plus Open HeiferLDB Black Cherri DM 405 ET. A black, polled February 21, 2024 daughter of SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of SULL Cherri 9026G ET. Another of the fancy Plus heifers in this sale. This one is from the Cherri line that has produced so many top cattle in the past several years. This one will follow in that mold he whole life. Offered by Lane Blankinship/Lost Diamond B and purchased by Chrisin Crosswhite of Kingfisher, Oklahoma.

$9,500 - Lot 6 - Open Heifer - JCB Dawn CL 418M. A red, polled May, 2 2024 daughter of Byland City Lights 1GL56 and out of HA Dawn FL SV 624. Another top daughter of City Lights. This is a powerful youngster with the dimension to make her one to keep. She has the bred in performance to go with style and balance that make her one to build from. Offered by Bedwell and purchased by Henry Sellers of Ft Worth, Texas.

Legends of the Fall 2024

Sale Summary

5 Cow/Calf Pairs $ 15,550 $ 3,100

10 Bred Females $ 33,700 $ 3,370

26 Open Heifers $ 66,600 $ 2,562

5 Plus Open Heifers $ 14,050 $ 2,810

1 Bull $ 2,700 $ 2,700

47 Live Lots $ 132,600 $ 2,821

2 Embryo Pkgs $ 5,750 $ 2,875

7 Semen Pkgs $ 2,995 $ 428

1 Steers $ 2,100 $ 2,100 Sale Gross: $143,445

Sunday, October 27, 2024 Jacktown Fairgrounds Windy Ridge, Pennsylvania

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by:

Darryl Rahn

A big crowd gathered at the fairgrounds for this Legends of the Fall sale. Offered were top quality individuals in all categories and they were well accepted by the buyers at the sale and on the internet. The steady auction saw demand for those top females. All the consignors should be commended for bringing a really good group of cattle for this sale.

$8,100 - Lot 35 - Bred Heifer - Venn Mirage Forever V010. A RWM, polled

Durham Nation 2024

Sale Summary

Saturday, November 2, 2024 Jungels Shorthorn Farm Kathryn, North Dakota

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

The Largest Shorthorn Sale In The World. And what a sale it was. There was standing room only in the sale facility and the internet had over 200 signed in prior to the sale. The bidding was competitive to say the least. At the conclusion of the sale, there were 223 sales with 115 sales on the internet to 55 different buyers. What all were after was an animal from a great set of bred and open females as well as a top group of herd bulls. The bred females are always strong in this sale. This year there was a group of open purebred and Shorthorn Plus heifers that were one of the features of the auction. The buyers came from 28 states and 2 Canadian provinces. From Oregon to Virginia and from Canada to Texas. The JSF brand

July 24, 2023 daughter of Byland Flash 9U106 and out of CF Mirage Forever 662 HW selling bred to Bar N Lumberjack for an early Fall 2025 calf. This was just an outstanding female from the great Mirage line and by the popular Flash. She will be a great addition at her new home. Offered by Nebo Ridge Farm and purchased by Carolina Cattle Co of Central, South Carolina.

$5,800 - Lot 46 - Cow/Calf Pair - Chey Revival’s Dottie 12RS. A roan, scurred 2019 daughter of SULL Red Sensation 6554D ET and out of WL Revival 195 ET. At her side was a roan heifer calf born October 3, 2024. This was a very popular pair. A good young cow from the great Revival line and with a fancy new calf at side. This pair will be a money maker. Offered by Cheyenne Cattle Co and purchased by Gregory and Beth Innerst of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.

$4,300 - Lot 24 - Open Heifer - S Lee Lucy’s Crystal 42 WW ET. A R/W, polled January 16, 2024 daughter of Little Cedar World Wide 1979 ET and out of SULL Crystal’s Lucy LU ET. This is a really fancy show prospect from a great cow family, the Lady Crystal line. Offered by Sarah Lee and purchased by Matthew Duvall of Barnesville, Ohio.

$4,200 - Lot 37 - Bred Female - Swal

continues to expand throughout North America. Congratulations to Derek and Brock and all the consignors for bringing their very best for this great annual event.

$22,000 - Lot 1 - 50% Embryo Interst Only - Open Heifer - JSF Kendra 337M. A white, polled April 24, 2024 daughter of GCF JW 101U and out of JSF Kendra 268G. What a heifer to be Lot 1. A show heifer supreme. Super complete with the growth and performance that will make her a great female in the breed for years to come. JW and the great Kendra line. She works. Offered by JSF and purchased by Brennstuhl Farms of Butler, Ohio.

$19,000 - Lot 18 - Open Heifer - JSF/ DDF Kandi 94M - A roan, polled March 1, 2024 daughter of GCF JW 101J and out of JSF Beauty 013J. Many at the sale had this one as their top choice and it was easy to see why. This one has the power and style to be a contender in the show ring and then the future to be a great herd matron. A JW out of a Wall Street daughter. The pedigree speaks for itself. Offered by JSF and Dan Donnelly and purchased by J Thomas Livestock of Dunlap, Tennessee.

$17,000 - Lot 2 - Open Heifer - JSF White Diamond 5M. A white, polled February 3, 2024 daughter of JSF 150K and out of JSF Diamond 151K. The 150K progeny are going to be some of the best. 150K is a son of the popular Royalla Rockstar K274 and she is a powerfully built beast with a world of future. The Australian influence in her pedigree is a bonus. Offered by JSF and purchased by Derek Miller of

Kelly - A R/W, polled March 2022 daughter of PVF Game Day 2F and out of J-F Jane Mary 1511 selling bred to Burgett Just Cause L148 for a March 2025 calf. This was just another of the top mature females in this sale. This one will make a great addition to any cow herd. Offered by Swallow Farms Shorthorns and purchased by Sheila and Jeff Rode of New Freeport, Pennsylvania.

$4,000 - Lot 7 - Open Heifer - Chey Regal Revival 417M ET. A roan, polled April 17, 2024 daughter of TRN Omaha 79 and out of SS Royal Revival 265. This one is another of the top quality show prospects that were offered in this sale. She has the style and balance to make her a contender. Offered by Cheyenne Cattle Co and purchased by Gregory and Beth Innerst of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.

$4,000 - Lot 41 - Bred Heifer - Key Ridge Sweet Becca 1434. A RWM, polled February 22, 2023 daughter of SS Game On 512C ET and out of Key Ridge Sweet Becca 527 selling bred to Little Cedar Low Maintenance for a Spring 2025 calf. A fancy young bred female that is sired by a son of SULL Handsome Reward. She will make a great brood cow. Offered by Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm and purchased by Joe Lawrence of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

Millersburg, Ohio.

$16,000 - Lot 3D - Bred Heifer - JSF/LK Golden Chain 76L - A roan, polled March 2023 daughter of GCF JW 101J and out of JSF Golden Chain 41C selling bred to JSF Mendoza 134K for a February 2025 calf. This top young female is proof that the JW daughters continue to be really good as they mature. The Golden Chain females have been leaders at JSF for many years. This one is put together the right way and will be a top dam for many years to come. Offered by JSF and LeRoy Foss and purchased by J Thomas Livestock of Dunlap, Tennessee.

$11,500 - Lot 7B - Bred Heifer - JSF Princess 125L. A red, polled March 2023 daughter of Byland Cash 1R086 and out of JSF Princess 19H selling bred to JSF Mendoza 134K for a February 2025 calf. The Byland Cash progeny have been popular and he is doing a great job at JSF. This one has added power and dimension to go with a great cow look. Offered by JSF and purchased by J Thomas Livestock of Dunlap, Tennessee.

$10,500 - Lot 4 - Open Heifer - JSF Maude 20M - A roan, polled February 12, 2024 daughter of JSF 150K and out of JSF Maude 16K. The group of open heifers in this sale were exceptional. There were several show quality heifers in this group and this one is one of the best. A 150K out of the Maude family. Again one of the best female lines at JSF. Offered by JSF and purchased by Bill Gay of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

DJS “The Showcase Shorthorn Event” 2024

Sale Summary

2 Bulls $ 23,500 $ 11,750

5 Cow/Calf Pairs $ 52,000 $ 10,400

14 Bred Females $ 87,000 $ 6,214

10 Open Heifers $ 62,500 $ 6,250

31 Live Lots $ 225,000 $ 7,258

12 Embryo Pkgs $ 27,725 $ 2,310

5 Semen Pkgs $ 4,250 $ 850 Sale Gross: $256,975

Sunday, November 3, 2024 DJS Shorthorns Laurel, Nebraska

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by:

Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered at DJS for this edition of the Showcase sale. This sale featured progeny from time honored bloodlines such as Cherri, Chelsie, Andelle and Queen. These lines have long been a source for not only great show cattle but also have produced individuals that have excelled in many breeding programs across the land. The top selections in this sale were of the highest quality and will make great additions to their new herds. Congratulations to DJS - Dean and Janice Steck and Steck Cattle for bringing your very best.

$21,000 - Lot 1 - Cow/Calf Pair - DJS Cherri L025. A red, polled April 2022 daughter of DJS Lodestar RA830 ET and out of DJS Cherri S 907 ET selling bred to MAV Charisma for a February 2025 calf. At her side was a red, polled heifer born March 19, 2024 sired by MAV Charisma 906W. What a way to start this sale. A top cow from the Cherri line with a super show prospect by Charisma. It doesn’t get much better. Offered by DJS, the cow was purchased by Norman Farms of Sidell, Illinois and the heifer calf by Bishell Family Cattle of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

$15,000 - Lot 18 - Bull - DJS Tradition RL241. A roan, polled May 4, 2022 son of DJS Reloaded L024 and out of DJS Anndelle C032 ET. This is a top young sire. A two time Grand Champion at the Nebraska State Fair and has been used in the DJS program. His overall dimension and length of body are striking to see. Cherri and Anndelle both in his pedigree. He has a bright future. Offered by DJS and purchased by 3 Buck Cattle Co of Bryant, South Dakota.

$15,000 - Lot 15 - Open Heifer - Steck Chelsie DM 415 ET. A RWM, polled April 2, 2024 daughter of SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of SULL Special Chelsie 0453H ET. One of the good open heifers to sell this Fall. A Dream Maker out of a Chelsie that is bound to be in the hunt this show season. She has a ton of style to go with the good structure to make her a top choice. Offered by Steck Cattle and purchased by Peyton Ramsey of Jones, Oklahoma.

$9,750 - Lot 6 - Bred Female - DJS Cherri RP018. A R/W, polled March 2020 daughter of SULL Red Power 6971D and out of DJS Cherri CH 306 selling bred to MAV Charisma 906W for a March 2025 calf. This one is a good young female that has a couple of great cows in her pedigree. Margie Million and Cherri 360W ET. Her pedigree alone makes her a leader in the donor pen. Offered by DJS and purchased by Inskeep Shorthorns of Lafayette, Indiana.

$9,500 - Lot 21 - Bred Heifer - DJS Anndelle SY 314 ET. A roan, polled February 2023 daughter of WHR Sonny 8114 and out of DJS Anndelle C 490 selling bred to Free K-Kim Hot Commodity for a January 2025 calf. It is not often you have the opportunity to purchased a Sonny daughter and this was really good one here. A super high volume female with a deep sided profile to go with great length of frame. Offered by DJS and purchased by James Compton of Stanwood, Iowa.

$9,000 - Lot 8 - Cow/Calf Pair - DJS Cherri P271 ET. A red, polled September

2022 daughter of SULL Propel 7197E ET and out of DJS Cherri CH 316. At her side was a roan, polled heifer calf born September 11, 2024 sired by Hot Commodity. This was an outstanding pair of cattle. A top young Cherri female with a really outstanding heifer calf at side. A ready made top addition to any pasture. Offered by DJS and purchased by Quad K Shorthorns of Prophetstown, Illinois.

$9,000 - Lot 9 - Cow/Calf Pair - DJS Cherri P270 ET. A R/W, polled September 2022 daughter of SULL Propel 7187E ET and out of DJS Cherri CH 316. At her side was a R/W, polled bull calf born October 23, 2024 and sired by DJS Tradition. Another really good pair of cattle here. A top young cow with a fancy bull calf sired by the Lot 18 bull. Proof that these pedigrees will work in all matings. Offered by DJS and purchased by Tanner Russman of Pender, Nebraska.

News & Notes

Farewells

Lydia L. O’Brien, age 93, of Lodi, Wisconsin, passed away on September 12, 2024.

She was born on November 8, 1930, in Westpoint Township, the daughter of the late Stanley and Marion (Herr) Miller.

Lydia Lou was the third generation to operate Miller Farms Shorthorns, along with her brother Phillip and husband Bob O’Brien. Miller Farms was known for showing large strings of awardwinning Shorthorns at the Chicago International, Wisconsin and Minnesota State Fairs and the National Western Stock Show. In the 1980’s, her nephews and niece, and subsequently their children took over showing Miller Farms

cattle at the state and national level.

Lydia Lou was well known among Wisconsin Shorthorn families as the most passionate herdsman and was knowledgeable about cow lineage and the history of the breed. She avidly tracked cow bloodlines and looked forward to reading her Shorthorn Country and every sale catalog delivered in her mailbox. She loved watching online sales with her nephews and staying up to date with the Shorthorn industry. She also loved helping young people get into the Shorthorn industry and sold many heifers to juniors who still have those cow lines in their herds.

In addition, Lydia Lou had her own winning flock of Southdown sheep and was known to have many bottle lambs living in her back porch during lambing season. She enjoyed watching her great nieces and nephews show sheep at the local and state levels.

Richard David Workman, (Rick), 74, of Bellaire, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home. He was born May 19, 1950, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late David William Workman and Zelda Mae Winzenreid Workman.

Rick was a retired employee of the Shadyside Mayflower Stamping Plant. He was a member of the Belmont United Presbyterian Church, Phi Theta Pi Business Fraternity, Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, Eastern Ohio

Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, a 1968 graduate of Bellaire High School and was a United States Army Veteran. Rick loved Shorthorn cattle and was active with the family’s, Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm. He was also the owner of Key Ridge Kennels and was the owner and breeder of Border Collies.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Armando Perez.

He is survived by his brother, Bob (Ladonna) Workman, sister, Marjorie Perez; four nieces/nephews, Jeff Workman, Becky (Corey) Betts, Brent (Leanne) Workman, and Michelle (Brian) Brennan; and eight great nieces/

In 2022, Miller Farms Shorthorns was sold to the Quam family, whose matriarch, Marjorie Quam is Lydia Lou’s sister. The Quam’s kept Lydia Lou involved in herd oversight, giving valuable input and guidance.

Lydia Lou found great pride and pleasure in driving her Kabota through the pastures with her Blue Heeler at her side, and would often drive to the highest ridge to reflect while watching her Shorthorn cows graze. She loved nothing more than her Shorthorn cows and Blue Heelers.

Lydia is survived by her three sisters, Marilyn Schwister, Marjorie Quam, and Mary Jeanne Thompson; and many nieces and nephews.

In honor of Lydia Lou’s passion for the Shorthorn breed and youth development, a memorial scholarship will be established in her name through The Shorthorn Foundation.

nephews, Alyssa and Sierra Betts, Breanne, Gage, and Cooper Workman, Jacob, Joshua, and Caleb Brennan.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial visitation at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Nancy DeStefano officiating. Full Military Honors conducted by the Belmont County Veterans Association. The family is asking for casual dress and lots of OSU Buckeye hats and clothing.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association 5006 Gravel Pitt Road Cedarville, OH 45314.

701x acquires DigitalBeef LLC

701x is excited to announce the acquisition of DigitalBeef, a leading registry platform based in San Antonio, TX. DigitalBeef has established an excellent reputation within the livestock industry and among breed associations—a foundation 701x aims to build upon. Dr. Joseph Massey, CEO of DigitalBeef, expressed his enthusiasm, saying the acquisition “presents a tremendous opportunity to expand service capabilities and introduce new products to better serve our customers.”

DigitalBeef currently serves as the registry software for the following beef breed associations (in no particular order):

American Gelbvieh Association

North American Limousin Foundation

WHR Deadline Update!

American Shorthorn Association

Canadian Gelbvieh Association

American Akaushi Association

Canadian Limousin Association

Canadian Shorthorn Association

American Maine-Anjou Association

American Chianina Association

American Black Hereford Association

American Wagyu Association

Texas Longhorns Association

Braunvieh Association of America

American Brahman Breeders Assoc.

Beefmaster Breeders United Belted Galloway Society

Santa Gertrudis Breeders International

Dr. Massey highlighted the strategic fit of the two companies saying, “701x brings cutting-edge technology to the industry, providing us with enhanced

2025 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2024. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below.

November 1, 2024 – January 25, 2025: $18/head

January 26, 2025 – March 31, 2025: $24/head April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025: $30/head

Similarly, the membership deadline was pushed back. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2025 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.

capabilities and services.” Dr. Massey added, “The xTpro will introduce a new set of data points and insights into individual animals, which will soon be integrated into DigitalBeef’s programs alongside new predictive tools.”

Dr. Massey will transition into the role of Chief Scientific Officer at 701x, and the rest of the DigitalBeef team will remain in their current roles, ensuring a smooth transition. Dr. Massey also commented on the future of the industry, saying, “The next decade promises to be an exciting time for cattle producers, with innovative advancements on the horizon.” From all of us at 701x, we could not agree more!

The 701x Team

Kentucky State Fair - Correction

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, SL Iris 2311 owned by Kelly L. Hinderliter, Albion, Ill.

Cattlemen’s Congress (CC) 2025Super National Shorthorn Show

Tuesday, Jan. 7

12:00 p.m. Shorthorn Cattle Begin Arrival

Wednesday, Jan. 8

2-4:00 p.m. Check-In: Open & Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Females and Bulls (Tie-Cattle) & E.D.G.E. Show - Shorthorn Booth, SBSA

Thursday, Jan. 9

8-11:00 a.m. Process and Check-In Pen Cattle - PER Arena

Friday, Jan. 10

8:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Heifer ShowsJN Ring 2 Show Order: ShorthornPlus Females followed by Shorthorn Females.

2:00 p.m. Shorthorn E.D.G.E. Show - PER Arena

Saturday, Jan. 11

11:00 a.m. Shorthorn Pen Show - PER Arena Presentation of Show Honoree - Darryl Rahn

5:30 p.m. “The Summit at OKC” National Shorthorn SaleSBSA

Sunday, Jan. 12

8:00 a.m. Super National ShorthornPlus & Shorthorn Bull & Female Show - JN Ring 2 Show Order: ShorthornPlus Bulls, ShorthornPlus Females, Shorthorn Bulls, Shorthorn Females.

Cattle released at conclusion of show.

National Western Stock Show (NWSS) 2025National Shorthorn Show

Sunday, Jan. 12

12 noon Shorthorn Hill & Yard cattle may arrive

Tuesday, Jan. 14

10:00 a.m. Hill cattle check-in

2:00 p.m. Pen cattle check-in & processing

Wednesday, Jan. 15

9:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus Heifer ShowStadium Arena

Thursday, Jan. 16

10:00 a.m. National Shorthorn Pen Show - Witwer Show Arena

5:00 p.m. “The Summit at Denver” National Shorthorn SaleWagner Equipment Auction Arena

Friday, Jan. 17

9:00 a.m. National ShorthornPlus and Shorthorn Open Show, - Stadium Arena Show Order: ShorthornPlus Bulls, ShorthornPlus Females, Shorthorn Bulls, Shorthorn Females.

Cattle released Jan.17 at conclusion of show.

Fort Worth Stock Show (FWSS) 2025National Shorthorn Show

Wednesday, Jan. 29

8:00 a.m. Cattle Begin Arrival

Thursday, Jan. 30

11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check-In - Cactus Room

1:00 p.m. Cattle Must be in Place

Saturday, Feb. 1

3:00 p.m. National ShorthornPlus Show - W. R. Watt Arena followed by National Shorthorn Show - W. R. Watt Arena Show Order: ShorthornPlus Bulls, ShorthornPlus Females, Shorthorn Bulls, Shorthorn Females.

Sunday, Feb. 2

3:00 p.m. Cattle Released

Dixie National 2025National Shorthorn Show

Friday, Feb. 14

3-5:00 p.m. Check-In with ASA Staff 5:00 p.m. Cattle Must be in Place Saturday, Feb. 15

3:00 p.m. National ShorthornPlus Open Show followed by National Shorthorn Open Show

Entries Open: Beginning of December Entry Deadline: End of January

SHOW JUDGES:

Cattlemen’s Congress Open Shows: Parker Henley

Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Shows: Chris Cassidy

Cattlemen’s Congress Pen Show: Kevin Jensen

Cattlemen’s Congress E.D.G.E. Show: Brad Johnson, Matt Aggen, Kevin Jensen

National Western Stock Show Open Shows: Dave Nichols

NWSS Junior Shows: Brett Barber

NWSS Pen Show: Jake Scott

Fort Worth Stock Show Open Shows: Dave Allan

Dixie National Open Shows: Kyle Shoufler

Sales Calendar

Dec. 2 - Vogel, Osterman, Shalimar + Peckat “Shorthorns of the Midwest” Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 10 - Gilman Shorthorns “Customer Appreciation Semen Sale”, Stuart, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 11 - Bowman Superior Genetics “Frozen Form to Function Online Sale”, Greens Fork, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 14 - Paint Valley Farms, Byland Polled Shorthorns, and Beckler Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Jan. 11 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale OKC, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Jan. 16 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale Denver, Denver, Colo.

Jan. 25 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durhams in the Dakotas” Bull Sale, Kathryn, N.D.

Feb. 6 - Watertown Winter Farm Show & Sale, Watertown, S.D.

Feb. 10 - Moore Shorthorns Herd Bull Prospect Sale, Jerseyville, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Feb. 22 - Studer Shorthorns and Gilman Shorthorns “Don’t You Think It’s Time” Bull Sale, WCC Cow Palace, Anita, Iowa.

March 1 - Loving Farms, “Predictable Genetics Proven Performance” Sale, Pawnee Rock, Kan.

March 1 - Kentucky National Shorthorn Show and Sale, Kentucky Beef Expo, Louisville, Ky.

March 5-6 - Cates Farms “Modoc Madness” Online Sale, Modoc, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

March 5-6 - Treasures of the Tank, Seward, Neb., amsonlinesales.com

March 8 - Tennessee Beef Agribition Show & Sale, Lebanon, Tenn.

March 8-9 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, S.D., amsonlinesales.com

2025 Advertising Rates

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* To have your sale listed in the sales calendar, you must be an advertiser with the Shorthorn Country.

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. Jeff K. & Darla Aegerter 402.641.4696 - jeff.aegerter@gmail.com www.aegertermarketing.com

amsonlinesales.com

March 10 - Gana Farms and Aegerter Cattle Spring Fever Sale, Seward, Neb., CCi Live Online

March 11 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make A Difference’ Spring Edition Online Sale, Waynesville, Ohio, amsonlinesales.com

March 13 - Iowa Shorthorn Association “Iowa Royal” Sale, amsonlinesales.com

March 14 - Ohio Beef Expo Sale, Columbus, Ohio.

March 15 - Waukaru Farms “The Gathering” Bull Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

March 18 - Moore Shorthorns Fall and Summer Born Show Heifer Sale, Jerseyville, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

March 25 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

March 29 - Little Cedar Cattle Company “Springtime Revival” Fort Smith, Ark.

March 30 - WHR Shorthorns “Lone Star Edition XXIII” Sale, Van Alstyne, Texas.

April 5 - Paint Valley Farm and Byland Polled Shorthorns “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

April 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan-Spring Fling Sale, Goodhue, Minn, amsonlinesales.com

April 8 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, Colo., CCi Live Online

April 12 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, Okla.

April 13 - Oklahoma Spring Selections Sale, Fairview, Okla.

May 10 - Sharben Shorthorns and Martindell Farms “Return of the Southern Stars” Sale, Campbellsburg, Ky.

Dec. 14 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, OH

Dec. 16 - Smith Family Farms and Jester Farms “Producers Pick” Bred Female Sale, Pendelton and Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 30 - Bar N Cattle, Bruns Cattle and Washington Lake Cattle “Holiday Classic” Online Sale, Belview, MN, amsonlnesales.com

January 11 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale OKC, Oklahoma City, OK

January 16 -The Summit National Shorthorn Sale Denver, Denver, CO

Jan. 20 - Oakview Shorthorns Frozen Genetic Dispersal, Nevada, IA, amsonlinesales.com

January 25 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durhams in the Dakotas” Bull Sale, Kathryn, ND

Feb. 4 - Double M Cattle Maids of the Midwest Bred Heifer and Two Year Old Bull Sale, Rewey, WI, amsonlinesales.com

Feb. 10 - Moore Shorthorns Herd Bull Prospect Sale, Jerseyville, IL, amsonlinesales.com

Feb. 18 - Bratcher Farms Genetic Sale, Elizabethtown, IN, amsonlinesales.com

March 5-6 - Cates Farms “Modoc Madness” Online Sale, Modoc, IN, amsonlinesales.com

March 5-6 - Treasures of the Tank, Seward, NE, amsonlinesales.com

March 8-9 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, SD, amsonlinesales.com

March 10 - Gana Farms and Aegerter Cattle Spring Fever Sale, Seward, NE, CCi Live Online

March 11 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make A Difference’ Spring Edition Online Sale, Waynesville, OH, amsonlinesales.com

March 13 - Iowa Shorthorn Association “Iowa Royal” Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

March 14 - Ohio Beef Expo Sale, Columbus, OH

March 18 - Moore Shorthorns Fall and Summer Born Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, IL, amsonlinesales.com

March 20 - Shoufler/Lawrence Wickard Family Shorthorns Sale, Fortville, IN, amsonlinesales.com

March 25 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

March 27 - Leemon Cattle Company Sale, Fairland, OK, amsonlinesales.com

March 29 - Little Cedar Cattle Company Springtime Revival, Fort Smith, AR

March 30 - WHR Shorthorns “Lone Star Edition

XXIII” Sale, Van Alstyne, TX

April 5 - Paint Valley Farm & Byland “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, OH.

April 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan Spring Fling Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com

April 8 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, CO, CCi Live Online

April 12 - Lazy Bar F, Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, OK.

April 13 - Okla. Spring Selections Sale, Fairview, OK

April 15 - S Co Farm “Minnesota Made” Elite Multi Breed Sale, Hastings, MN, amsonlinesales.com

May 10 - Sharben Shorthorns and Martindale Shorthorns Return of the Southern Stars Sale, Campbellsburg, KY.

Ad Index

AAA Shorthorns 64

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc ... 69

Bennett Land & Cattle 64

Berg Shorthorns ............................ 64

Bigelow Farms 64

Bowman Superior Genetics 11, 39, 64

Byland Polled Shorthorns 64

Cagwin Cattle Services LLC .......... 67

Cagwin Farms 12

Cairns Shorthorns ......................... 64

Cates Farms 64

Cattle Visions ................................ 67

Cornerstone Farms 13, 64

Crawfdown Farms ......................... 64

Dedmon Shorthorns 64

DJS Shorthorns ............................. 64

Double C Shorthorns 64 Double M Cattle Company .......... 64 Dreamy 280 Cattle Company 64 DTR Cattle Co. ............................ 64 Duis Farms 64

Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns .............. 64 GEN II Cattle Farms 53 Gilman Shorthorns ......................... 7

Greenhorn Cattle Co., LLC 64

GSKI Shorthorns .......................... 65

Haumont Shorthorns 65

Homeplace Farms.......................... 65 Humble Stock Farm

IL Breeders Unitd For Impact .. 54-55 Inness Shorthorns 65

F Bessler LLC ...................... 67 Jester Farms 65 Jordan Acres .................................. 19 Jungels Shorthorn Farm IFC, IBC Kentucky National Shorthorn Sale 60

Wendt 67

Ridge Shorthorn Farm............ 65

Shorthorns 65 Kleine Cattle Enterprises

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