2021 February Shorthorn Country

february 2021

The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

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Contents

february 2021 issue 2 • volume 48

The February cover photo was taken by Rosemary Thompson at Green Castle Shorthorns, Gilman, Iowa.

7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • FAX: 816-599-7782 www.shorthorncountry.net

Shorthorn Country

The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

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color rates

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Contract Rates And Discounts:

Contract rates require advertising in all 11 issues per year with a business card ad. Business card price is pre-paid at the beginning of the calendar year or pro-rated if started after the first issue of the year. Contract (11x) rates do not apply for any sale advertising. Contract advertisers must run the business card ad in every issue. Contracts will run by calendar year. No agency commissions are allowed.

Online Sale Packages & Sale Catalogs

Features

Upcoming AJSA Deadlines - Junior Board & Scholarships......... 14 ASA Fiscal Annual Report 2020...................................................... 16 Shorthorn Country Advertising Packages..................................... 20 ASA Board Meeting Minutes........................................................... 28

Departments Update..................................................................................6 Association Outlook..........................................................8 Beef Business.....................................................................10 Beef Blurb..........................................................................14 Junior Corner....................................................................26 News & Notes....................................................................32 Sales Calendar...................................................................41 Ad Index............................................................................42

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Don Cagwin, publisher Amy Sampson, managing editor/creative director 816-599-7777 • amy@shorthorncountry.org Amanda Cagwin, accountant • amandacagwin@yahoo.com =Advertising Representatives Cindy Cagwin-Johnston 217-452-3051 • cagwincattle@casscomm.com Darryl Rahn 217-473-1124 • drahn@casscomm.com Jay Carlson, Carlson Media Group, LLC 913-268-5725 • Jay@carlsonmediagroup.com =Advisory Council Montie Soules, ASA representative Don Cagwin, Durham Management Co. =Subscriptions US: 1 year- $24 • 2 years - $38 • 3 years - $52 1 year US First Class - $54/year Canada: 1 year- $60 • 2 years - $110 • 3 years - $130 Other Foreign: 1 year- $120 • 2 years - $220 • 3 years - $300 SHORTHORN COUNTRY (ISSN 0149-9319) Published monthly by the American Shorthorn Association, 7607 NW Prairie View Rd., Platte Woods, MO 64151. Subscription rates are $24.00 for 1 year, $38.00 for 2 years, and $52.00 for 3 years in the U.S.; $60.00 for 1 year, $110.00 for 2 years, and $130.00 for 3 years to Canada and $120.00 for 1 year, $220.00 for 2 years, and $300.00 for 3 years to other foreign countries. Periodicals postage paid at Kansas City, MO and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to SHORTHORN COUNTRY, 7607 NW Prairie View Rd., Platte Woods, MO 64151.

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WHR Breeders WHR Assessments for 2021 were sent in November. If you have not received yours, please contact the ASA office as soon as possible.

Shorthorn Update American Shorthorn Association 7607 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • FAX: 816-599-7782 www.shorthorn.org Montie D. Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO montie@shorthorn.org Matt Woolfolk, director of performance programs, performance data & commercial acceptance • matt@shorthorn.org Heather Lange, director of customer service, registrations & DNA • heather@shorthorn.org Shelby Diehm, director of youth activities, marketing & communications • shelby@shorthorn.org Emily Velisek, director of events, show & membership activities • emilyv@shorthorn.org Accounting • accountmgr@shorthorn.org

ASA Board of Directors Nancy Grathwohl Heter, president 785-587-7947 Hugh Mooney, vice president 209-712-6692 Dave Greenhorn, executive director 937-470-6552 Joe Bales, 615-330-2342 John Sonderman, 402-641-0936 Toby Jordan, 219-819-4603 Jerrell Crow, 580-585-2522 Lee Miller, 330-231-6834 John Russell, 832-588-8604 Shorthorn Foundation Bill Rasor, president American Junior Shorthorn Association Lexi Wetzel, president National Shorthorn Lassies Sommer Smith, president

1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2021 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2021.) 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 2021 to an assessed 2021 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months) 2021 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE: January 18 - February 28, 2021 $20 March 1 - December 31, 2021 $25 *Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.

Shorthorn Beef Locally Raised Visit shorthornbeef.org to see the availability of Shorthorn meat from Shorthorn producers. Contact shelby@shorthorn.org to get on the map or for more information.

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ASA Dates of Note February Feb. 1 NEW - American Rancher Shorthorn Show - 8 pm CT Feb. 16 AJSA “Funding the Future” Online Junior Fundraiser - amsonlinesales.com Feb. 28 Membership becomes delinquent at 11:59pm CT if not paid. TOC breeder status ends if membership is not paid. March March 1 Late fees incur for WHR Assessment starting March 1 ($25) April April 2 ASA Office Closed - Good Friday April 10 AJSA Junior Board Candidate Application Deadline

May May 1 AJSA Scholarship Deadline May 1 Junior National Cattle Ownership and Entry Deadline May 15 Junior National Late Entry Deadline May 31 ASA Office Closed - Memorial Day June June 1 All NJSS photography, graphic design & career development entries due via email to contests@shorthorn.org June 21-26 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference, Louisville, Kentucky

Attention Juniors! • Junior members who turned 22 in 2020, your Junior membership was good through Dec. 31, 2020. To stay a member, you must pay the yearly adult membership fee. All memberships converted from junior to adult will become WHR breeders. • Junior members 7 years of age are eligible to show at the Junior National. The Junior member has to be 7 on January 1 of the year the Junior National is taking place to be eligible to show at the Junior National. For example, if a child turned 7 on December 31, 2020 they are eligible to show at the 2021 National Junior Show in Louisville, Ky. If they turned 7 on January 10, 2021, they are not eligible to show at this years Junior National.

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2021 ASA Annual Membership Don’t let your membership lapse! Make sure you pay your annual membership fee by February 28th. If you are a TOC Member and your membership is not paid by February 28, 2021, you will become a WHR Member when you renew your membership.

Help Support the Juniors! Feb. 16 • Funding the Future Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Regular Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time Zone

(ASA Staff Meeting Wednesday’s 10:00-11:00 AM)

2021 International Year Code: J

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Association Outlook

Montie D. asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

Do you really know the importance of the NEED to rely on our ...family ...friends ...customers ...fellow breeders

We are in this together.

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Beef Business

Matt director of Woolfolk performance programs

Maintaining Balance The month of February is the unofficial kickoff of bull sale season across the country. I’ve developed a trend of talking about something related to bull sale season in the February issue, and 2021 is going to be no different. While maybe not a “facts and figures” based article, hopefully some personal observations can be insightful. I’ve had some breeders challenge me to “speak my mind” more often in this column. Maybe this piece will satisfy that request for a little while. It’s not a revelation to anyone reading this when I say that every cattle breed has traits or characteristics that they excel over the competition. Likewise, every breed has areas that would be considered a weak spot that needs improving. That is where the challenge of cattle breeding becomes fun: trying to improve shortcomings while not sacrificing strengths. As I look around the industry as a whole, I wonder if some of us are veering off that course. Every year, more and more bulls are marketed to the commercial cattleman with outstanding growth and terminal genetic predictors. I think the industry as a whole has done a really good job increasing and improving the growth and carcass merit of beef cattle. New EPDs and the acceptance of selection indexes allow breeders to move forward in selecting for these traits more rapidly than ever before. Those are good things. However, I think there has been a cost associated

with that movement. There are a lot of bulls sold every year that don’t have what I consider acceptable structure, starting at the ground. Feet and leg quality is something that seems to be dwindling in our pursuit of “better” genetics. Maybe genetics isn’t the only factor at play causing this to happen, as management could play a big role if bulls are pushed too hard. I’m not pointing a finger at one specific breed in this instance; I see it in several types of cattle. Bulls with poorer feet and legs don’t hold up as long and have to be replaced more often, and maybe that is what some merchandisers want to keep their annual bull demand afloat. Is frequent bull replacement a cost of doing business that most commercial cattlemen are ok with incurring for the benefit of adding stronger genetics? If you were to ask them, I don’t think a majority of them would answer that question with a “Yes”. Don’t interpret this as me saying that selecting for higher performing cattle is wrong and that utilizing growth and carcass EPDs is a bad thing. Anyone that knows my thoughts on cattle breeding at all knows I am a firm believer in using performance data, EPDs, and indexes. I’m also a believer in balance. Completely relying on EPDs for selection is just as much of a mistake as ignoring numbers altogether. Lots of traits have numbers and EPDs we can use to help us out, but not everything can be counted or simply measured. Common sense and

good stockmanship can’t be lost in cattle breeding, no matter what your breed or goal might be. The Shorthorn breed does some things well that others seem to be sacrificing in their pursuit of improving terminal genetic merit. As a whole, I think foot and leg quality in the Shorthorn bulls entering the commercial marketplace is a strength that we can be proud of. Athletic bulls with good running gears last longer in range conditions and sire females that do the same. Putting a tightly suspended udder with proper teat size under that half-blood cow will further value her (and the breed as a whole) to the industry. I’m proud of our breeders that continue to emphasize these things in their programs. I’m even more proud of the ones who maintain feet and udder quality, but also want to push forward with growth and carcass genetic improvement. As long as we sell cattle by the pound or on a quality-based grid in this industry, these traits are going to matter. To keep a seat in the commercial marketplace, we as cattle breeders can’t abandon any traits, no matter how great or small they might be to the operation. We can’t abandon functional traits. We can’t abandon eye appeal. We can’t abandon data, EPDs and selection indexes. Cattle breeding is a messy puzzle, but the pieces always seem to come together for those that work hard enough at it. =

NEW-American Rancher Shorthorn Show February 1 at 8:00 p.m. CT • RFD TV February 2 at 12:00 a.m. CT • RFD TV February 7 at 11:00 a.m. CT • RFD TV 10

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Beef Blurb

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

Planning is Underway Even though 2020 was filled with negatives, and 2021 is trying to recover from what a tough year we just had, I would say it is off to a great start! We started the year with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and exhibited more than 500 head with pen cattle and “hill” cattle combined. The Cattlemen’s Congress was beyond successful for being a first-time event that was planned and organized in just a few months. The atmosphere was positive and breeders were excited to get back together for a more normal event. While in Oklahoma City, we were finally able to host the American Junior Shorthorn Association Deck the Stalls Fundraiser. Typically, this fundraiser is held in Louisville during NAILE, but due to restrictions we had to postpone the event. I would like to thank all of the donors, buyers and bidders for coming out to support the juniors; whether you

supported live or online, it is appreciated! Deck the Stalls and the many other fundraisers we have throughout the year all support the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund and youth programs. One of the excellent youth programs supported by our fundraisers is the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference, which is produced only by sponsorships and donations we receive throughout the year. Since we are now in 2021, planning is underway for the “Shorthorn Safari” on June 20-26 in Louisville, Kentucky. Last summer after the NJSS in Abilene, the AJSA junior board met to discuss the 2021 show. They decided to update the current contests as well as add new ones! This year, instead of the extemporaneous speaking contest, seniors can participate in a career development contest. Participants in this contest will submit a job description,

resume and cover letter by June 1. The materials will be reviewed by a panel of judges and during the NJSS, participants will go through a mock interview based on their submissions. After the contest, they will receive a critique of their materials and interview. The junior board has also added a junior herdsman award for senior exhibitors. Be sure to visit juniorshorthorn.com/ contest-rules-2021/ to view the new contest and updates. You can view the new speech topics and cut of beef for the cook-off. We have also included rubrics for the speaking contests so participants know what the judge follows. We look forward to an exciting NJSS this summer and can’t wait to see everyone in Louisville! Be sure to watch the AJSA Facebook page and website to stay up to date on all details related to NJSS! =

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Would you like to be leader of the AJSA? Junior Board Applications are due April 10th to shelby@shorthorn.org. Visit juniorshorthorn.com/leadership/junior-board/ for the application and rules!

Did you know AJSA has scholarships? Scholarship Applications are due May 1st to shelby@shorthorn.org. Visit juniorshorthorn.com/opportunities/scholarships/ for the application and rules!

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American Shorthorn Association Fiscal Annual Report

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Shorthorn Country The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed

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Package A 2 Pages of Ads in Magazine - Two (2) Full Page, 4-Color ads, placed in the Shorthorn Country magazine two months prior to sale date. ($705 page rate)

Postcard - 4” x 6” or 5.5 x 8”, 4-Color Postcard. (Pricing Varies)

2 Email Blasts (E-Blast) - 2 Email Blasts prior to sale. One sent 1-4 weeks prior to sale. One sent on sale day with direct link to sale website. ($200)

Facebook Post - Facebook Post on sale day linking directly to sale website.

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Package B 1 Page of Ad in Magazine - One (1) Full Page, 4-Color ad, placed in the Shorthorn Country magazine prior to sale date. ($705 page rate)

4 Page Flyer (Insert in Magazine or Individual - Insert in Magazine, 4-Color, 200 copies of overruns included ($3,000) - Mailed Individually (Pricing Varies)

2 Email Blasts (E-Blast) - 2 Email Blasts prior to sale. One sent 1-4 weeks prior to sale. One sent on sale day with direct link to sale website. ($200)

Facebook Post - Facebook Post on sale day linking directly to sale website.

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Package C 2 Pages of Ads in Magazine - Two (2) Full Page, 4-Color ads, placed in the Shorthorn Country magazine two months prior to sale date. ($705 page rate)

1 Email Blasts (E-Blast) - 1 Email Blasts prior to sale. ($100)

Facebook Post - Facebook Post on sale day linking directly to sale website.

Sale Listed on Website and Sales Calendar - Sale date will be listed on the Shorthorn Country website and on the Sales Calendar page in the magazine.

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LEVELDALE LONNY 006H *x4304259

1/2/2020 | SH98.44 | Red w/ White Marks | Polled | 006H STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y

LEVELDALE BOARDWALK 530C

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LEVELDALE BLOSSOM 230Z WAUKARU IMF 0080 ET

LEVELDALE ROLLING STONE 001H *x4304254

EF LADY SUPREME 323

EF LADY SUPREME 579

1/1/2020 | SH100 | Red w/ White Marks | Polled | 001H SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J

SASKVALLEY BONANZA 219M SASKVALLEY BRENDA 218K STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y

LEVELALE RUTH 609D ET

LEVELDALE RUTH 906W ET

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12 YG -0.28 1.6 CW 1 53 REA 0.14 81 MB -0.04 24 FAT -0.08 51 $CEZ 39.25 9 $BMI 132.43 19 $F 53.67

CED BW WW YW Milk TM CEM ST

9 YG -0.38 2 CW -3 48 REA 0.45 80 MB -0.14 22 FAT -0.07 46 $CEZ 30.02 5 $BMI 111.93 15 $F 50.13

BW: 85 | Adj WW: 558 | Adj YW: 1096

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LEVELDALE CHIEF 008H *x4304261 1/4/2020 | SH99.22 | Red | Polled | 008H

EIONMOR MARQUIS 86G

JSF MARQUIS 127X

JSF MARVEL 12U STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y

LEVELDALE CASSANDRA 455B

LEVELDALE CASSANDRA 019X

CED BW WW YW Milk TM CEM ST

BW: 95 | Adj WW: 744 | Adj YW: 1303

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LEVELDALE REBEL 020H *x4304274

1/20/2020 | SH100 | Red w/ White Marks | Polled | 020H STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y

LEVELDALE RINGO 337A

LEVELDALE ROSEWOOD 809U LEVELDALE RANGER 271Z

HSF-RED NAN 206

EF RED NAN 949

CED BW WW YW Milk TM CEM ST

10 YG -0.37 2.3 CW 6 55 REA 0.37 88 MB -0.1 29 FAT -0.1 56 $CEZ 30.84 5 $BMI 129.27 14 $F 54.05

BW: 86 | Adj WW: 695 | Adj YW: 1280

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LEVELDALE MADDOX 034H *x4304288

1/26/2020 | SH98.25 | Red & White | Polled | 034H STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y

LEVELDALE BOARDWALK 530C

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LEVELDALE LAZER 026H *x4304280 1/24/2020 | SH99.22 | Roan | Polled | 026H

EIONMOR MARQUIS 86G

JSF MARQUIS 127X

JSF MARVEL 12U LEVELDALE RINGO 337A

LEVELDALE LASSIE 752E ET LEVELDALE LASSIE 7107T

CED BW WW YW Milk TM CEM ST

BW: 92 | Adj WW: 663 | Adj YW: 1285

12 YG -0.43 2.4 CW 12 59 REA 0.57 88 MB -0.15 27 FAT -0.1 56 $CEZ 35.89 7 $BMI 146.24 13 $F 55.72

LEVELDALE BLOSSOM 230Z DMH CATALYST 20-14 ET

LEVELDALE MAY 721E DSF MAY 12C

CED BW WW YW Milk TM CEM ST

BW: 91 | Adj WW: 662 | Adj YW: 1263

10 YG -0.43 2.1 CW -1 54 REA 0.53 82 MB -0.06 21 FAT -0.09 48 $CEZ 33.3 2 $BMI 125.47 14 $F 54.09

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LEVELDALE GLADIATOR 043H *x4304295

1/31/2020 | SH98.44 | Red w/ White Marks | Polled | 043H STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y

LEVELDALE BOARDWALK 530C LEVELDALE BLOSSOM 230Z LEVELDALE RINGO 337A

LEVELDALE GWENDOLINE 590 GWENDOLINE JANET 577

CED BW WW YW Milk TM CEM ST

BW: 94 | Adj WW: 573 | Adj YW: 1289

11 YG -0.42 1.9 CW -8 44 REA 0.42 70 MB -0.12 22 FAT -0.09 44 $CEZ 37.45 5 $BMI 116.33 14 $F 48.23

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LEVELDALE LINCOLN 986G *x4304249 12/20/2019 | SH100 | Red | Polled | 986G

SASKVALLEY RAMROD 155R

STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y

DSF COUNTRY DANCER 42U CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z

LEVELDALE LASSIE 850F ET LEVELDALE LASSIE 7107T

CED BW WW YW Milk TM CEM ST

12 YG -0.42 2.2 CW 6 59 REA 0.55 89 MB -0.1 24 FAT -0.09 53 $CEZ 39.03 8 $BMI 143.69 14 $F 56.02

BW: 74 | Adj WW: 655 | Adj YW: 1167

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Sales Consultant - Chris Smith (217) 370-1908 • Sales Consultant - Brent Elam (615) 680-6189 • or via email to cattle@leveldale.com

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Junior Corner

Allyssa ajsa Obrecht secretary

juniorshorthorn.com

Build Your Legacy As I’m writing this article, I’m reflecting back on an incredible week in Oklahoma City at the Cattlemen’s Congress. First off, I would like to thank all of the staff and volunteers who not only made this show happen, but also made sure that it was a top-notch, well-ran event. Secondly, I would like to thank all the Shorthorn breeders, exhibitors, and families for adhering to the event guidelines which allowed everyone the opportunity to get back in the ring again. The Cattlemen’s Congress was a special event for me, not only because I got to see my Shorthorn family again, but also because this was the first livestock show I’ve attended since the passing of my grandfather, Charlie Obrecht. This hardship has not been easy by any means, but through this grief, I’ve learned a couple things that I would like to share with all the juniors. 1) Don’t be afraid to meet new people. This is something my grandfather taught me from an early age, as he truly knew no strangers. He had the ability to befriend anyone. By doing so, he made friendships that lasted his entire life with people across the country. The people in this industry, especially within the Shorthorn breed, are second to none. By

creating new connections, you will gain friends that turn into family. They will always have your back and will help push you to succeed in this industry. 2) Build your legacy. As a child, I always looked up to my Grandpa as a role model, but it wasn’t until his passing that I fully realized the influence he had on the people of the Shorthorn breed. I’ve received numerous texts and calls from Shorthorn breeders and families sharing memories they had with my Grandpa as well as kind words about the good person he was. My family and I have been able to cherish these memories of him as we go through this difficult time. From the day my Grandpa became involved in the Shorthorn breed, he began creating his legacy. His actions and his words are still remembered now, 81 years later. Let that soak in juniors. What you’re doing now will be remembered many years down the road. So keep this in mind as you continue to build your legacy within the Shorthorn breed. Remember this as you’re exhibiting your cattle at shows and interacting with other juniors. Build a positive legacy as a showman, as a Shorthorn breeder, and as an advocate for the livestock industry. =

Funding the Future Online Sale

February 16, 2021

Visit the AJSA Facebook page for upcoming information about the lots available for purchase!

Special Thanks to AMS for hosting our fundraiser!

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Junior Board President :: Lexi Wetzel Vice President :: Gabriella Leone Secretary :: Allyssa Obrecht Public Relations :: Korbin Collins Director :: Kendall Nelson Director :: Tayler Bacon Director :: Faye Smith Director :: Miller Smith Director :: Colton Hulsey

Upcoming Junior Nationals 2021 • Louisville, KY June 20-26, 2021

2022 • Kansas City, KS 2023 • Des Moines, IA 2024 • TBA * Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *

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What you’re doing now will be remembered many years down the road. So keep this in mind as you continue to build your legacy within the Shorthorn breed.

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ASA Board Meeting Minutes American Shorthorn Association Board Meeting Minutes November 21, 2019 ASA Office, Kansas City, Mo. President Rick Leone called the meeting to order Nov. 21, 2019 at 8:50 am, central time. Present: President Rick Leone, Vice-President Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Hugh Mooney, Robert Alden, Tom Turner, Joe Bales, David Greenhorn, Toby Jordan, John Sonderman and Executive Secretary Montie Soules. Glenn Miller of Miller Management & Jason Rowland were present for certain reports. Glenn Miller presented the draft for the FY 2018-19 audit. He also explained his firm’s audit policies. The Board unanimously agreed to accept the audit report from Miller Management. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for fiscal year were reviewed and discussed. The Sept. 23-24, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes and Conference Call Minutes for Oct. 19, 2019, Nov. 5, 2019 and Nov. 7, 2019 were unanimously approved by the Board. Jason Rowland and Montie Soules presented financial reports for Oct 31, 2019. The Board unanimously approved the financial report. Tom Turner reported on the progress of the 150th Anniversary Celebration; he and Joe Bales reported on what donors would receive for making donations to the 150th Celebration. The Board unanimously approved the 2021 Annual Meeting to be in conjunction with the American Royal as a kickoff for the 150th Anniversary Celebration and continue through the 2022 Annual Meeting. Shelby Diehm reported on the AJSA Board meeting at the North American in Louisville. The Junior Board approved the Junior National Budget presented and had discussions on sibling ownership for Bred & Owned entries in the Junior National. The Board had a straw vote concerning the sibling ownership issue; it failed. The Junior Board needs to provide more details for the rule change. The Junior Board selected judges for the 2020 Junior National in Abilene, TX and selected Katrina Evans Raines as their new Junior Advisor. The results of the Show Committee meeting in Louisville a week earlier were given. The Board unanimously approved the suggested change in the Show Committee rules to include herd prefix and/or junior cattle when counting the number of animals in a string for voting rights and automatic show committee appointments.

process, including a signature or other means to document approval of each invoice for payment. 4. Develop written procedures for the payroll process. 5. Develop written job descriptions for all staff positions with the following: title, reporting relationship, description, responsibilities, qualifications, education/training/ experience, physical demands, position supervision, anticipated weekly hours, exempt/ non-exempt classification.

The Board also approved as a goal, for the executive to continue interaction at shows and events. Steven Crow legal counsel for ASA met with the Board. Steven presented a policy for public disclosure. The Board unanimously approved the following Disclosure Policy to be included in the Bylaws, presented by Steven Crow, legal counsel for ASA. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE POLICY for AMERICAN SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION 1. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH ASA’S WEBSITE; AT THE MAIN OFFICE; OR WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE MAIN OFFICE. ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASA & AJSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE TO DIRECT MEMBERS TO FOLLOW THIS POLICY TO OBTAIN THIS INFORM. ASA & AJSA BOARD MEMBERS CANNOT OTHERWISE RELEASE INFORMATION. A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BYLAWS AND ALL AMENDMENTS ASA RULES AND REGULATIONS FORM 990’S AS REQUIRED BY LAW FORM 1023 (1024) AND ALL ATTACHMENTS, IF APPLICABLE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPROVED BUDGETS FOR EVENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS H. ALL DOCUMENTS WHICH DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED BY LAW

The Board approved a Bylaws change for ASA Officers to serve only year term but may hold the same position more than once in their three-year term. The motion passed 7 for and 1 against. The Board unanimously approved the officers of the Association shall be chosen annually by the Board of Directors for the next year, at the last board meeting before the Annual Meeting. In the event and newly elected officer is not re-elected to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting a new election of officers for that office will be held immediately after the close of the annual meeting. The Board unanimously elected Nancy Grathwohl Heter as President, effective after the 2019 Annual Meeting. The Board unanimously elected Hugh Mooney as Vice President, effective after the 2019 Annual Meeting.

The Board unanimously approved the endorsed statement from the show committee, to be given to the judge of national shows (“The American Shorthorn Association has provided current individual animal EPD’s for all National Shorthorn Shows to be used at the Judges’ discretion.”)

Meeting adjourned at 3:30 pm, central time.

A. Judge should be contacted prior to the show with the above statement. B. Judge should be provided a Judge’s sheet of how the EPD’s will appear at the show.

All Board members where present including Montie Soules, Executive and Steven Crow, legal counsel for ASA.

Emily Velisek reported on the National Shorthorn Shows at the North American in Louisville. A letter from the California Shorthorn Association was presented regarding the California State Fair not having the Super Regional in 2020. The Board motioned to move the Super Regional back to California State Fair in 2020. The motion failed with 1 vote for, 6 votes against and 1 vote abstained.

The ASA Board reconvened for a special session with ASA legal counsel at the Hilton Hotel on Nov. 22, 2019 at 11:45 am.

The board asked for legal opinion from the ASA legal counsel for opinions on handling policy for member requests. The Board unanimously approved to form an official Resource Development Committee for the Junior National and other events. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm, central time.

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Emily Velisek reported on the Annual Meeting with a record number of 128 registrations.

March 11 & 12, 2020

Matt Woolfolk reported on the performance activities of the Illinois Herd Sire Test, Iowa Heifer Test, and the Genetic Enhance Heifer Program.

President Nancy Grathwohl Heter called the meeting to order March 11, 2020 at 8:00am, central time.

The Board went to Executive Session.

Present: President Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Vice-President Hugh Mooney, David Greenhorn, Joe Bales, Toby Jordan, John Sonderman, Lee Miller, John Russell and Executive Secretary Montie Soules. Jerrell Crow was unable to attend. Jason Rowland was present for accounting reports.

The Board directed the executive (as goals) to study and report at the next Board Meeting on the following five recommendations in the auditor’s policy presentation: 1. Document fiscal policies and update on a regular basis. 2. Recommend developing written policies and procedures related to incoming receipts 3. Recommend developing written policies and procedures for disbursement

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ASA Office, Kansas City, Mo.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were reviewed and discussed. The Nov. 21, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes and the Nov. 22 Special Board Meeting Minutes were unanimously approved by the Board.

ASA Board Meeting Minutes Continued Jason Rowland and Montie Soules presented year-to-date financial reports though February 2020. The Board unanimously approved the revised budgets for the last six months of the fiscal year. The Board commented on the staff being prepared with plans concerning the Covid-19 situations. Matt Woolfolk asked for questions regarding the written performance report previously given to the Board. He added information from the Iowa Heifer test and the Neogen Heifer Project. Consideration of third parties being allowed to ultrasound the resulting animals in the IL Sire Test was discussed. Matt also reported that there is interest from Oklahoma State University Research for a genomic project. Shelby Diehm asked for questions in regard to a written report previously submitted to the Board on the Junior activities (AJSA Board) and Junior National. There was discussion concerning changing ownership rules to allow multiple ownership for family members at the Junior National. The Board tabled ruling on this issue until the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board Meeting. Shelby Diehm asked for questions regarding a written report previously submitted to the Board regarding the Marketing and Communications for the ASA. Heather Lange asked for questions regarding a written report previously submitted to the Board on the registry and DNA activity. The issue of receivables growing some and staff looking into possible ways to control this with the programing of digital Beef was discussed. The Board unanimously approved to put an automatically hold on all accounts unpaid past 90 days, with explanation of ruling included by amount due in registry. The Board asked about the Myostatin testing results being listed in the registry. It was explained that ASA legal representation did not feel the results from Canada should be listed when the owners of those animals had not given permission to ASA to do so. Testing results from submission to ASA have disclosure included on the application form for DNA testing done through ASA. Emily Velisek asked for questions regarding a written report previously submitted to the Board concerning the Annual Meeting in 2020. The Board discussed moving the 2020 Annual Meeting back to Kansas City due to scheduling issues at Louisville. The Board unanimously approved moving the 2020 Annual Meeting Forum and Awards Banquet back to Kansas City to be held on December 5, 2020 Joe Bales and Montie Soules presented a proposed budget for the 150th Anniversary Celebration. Joe Bales gave a report on Tom Turner and his conversations about possible sponsorship from Brown-Forman.

American Shorthorn Association Board Virtual Conference Call Minutes June 4, 2020 President, Nancy Grathwohl Heter called the called virtual Zoom meeting to order at 12:00pm, central time. Present on the call: President, Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Vice-President, Hugh Mooney, Joe Bales, Toby Jordon, John Sonderman, Jerrell Crow, Lee Miller, John Russell and Executive Secretary, Montie Soules. The Board unanimously approved to accept the recommendation of the Show Committee. Due to Covid-19 some Regional Shows (State Fairs) have been cancelled. The Committee recommended that no new shows would be designated Regional or Super Regional shows due to the issue of time to advise participants of changes. The ASA will continue with shows already The Board unanimously approved the revised Bylaws submitted for the AJSA membership to approve with a correction of the statements concerning drug abuse. The Board unanimously approved investigating the possibility of setting up a separate 501 (c) (3) Shorthorn Youth Development Fund. Discussion concerning Covid-19 issues at the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference. Meeting adjourned at 1:00pm central time.

American Shorthorn Association Board Virtual Conference Call Minutes July 16, 2020 President, Nancy Grathwohl Heter called the called virtual zoom meeting to order at 11:00am, central time. Present on the call: President, Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Vice-President, Hugh Mooney, Joe Bales, David Greenhorn, Toby Jordon, John Sonderman, Jerrell Crow, Lee Miller, John Russell and Executive Secretary, Montie Soules. The Board approved continuing to allow 25% ShorthornPlus steers only to show at the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference for an extended two-year trail basis. Voting results: 7 in favor, 2 against the motion. An update on the Shorthorn Beef- Locally Raised Program was presented to the Board. Meeting adjourned at 12:00pm central time.

Emily Velisek asked for questions regarding a written report previously submitted to the Board concerning Membership Communication. Board Executive Session American Shorthorn Association Board Virtual Conference Call Minutes

Review Goals and reports submitted by Executive. Meeting Adjourned at 5:30pm, central time.

August 24, 2020 President, Nancy Grathwohl Heter called the called virtual Zoom meeting to order at 12:00pm, central time.

April 20, 2020

Present on the call: President, Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Vice-President, Hugh Mooney, Joe Bales, David Greenhorn, Toby Jordon, John Sonderman, Jerrell Crow, Lee Miller, John Russell and Executive Secretary, Montie Soules.

President, Nancy Grathwohl Heter called the called virtual Zoom meeting to order at 11:35am, central time.

The Board unanimously approved Jeff Aegerter to receive the ASA Merit Award at the 2020 Annual Meeting Awards Banquet.

The Board unanimously approved Dr. Roger Hunsley to receive the ASA Heritage Award at the 2020 Annual Meeting Award Banquet.

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Topic for meeting discussion on 2020 Annual meeting. The Board unanimously approved scheduling the annual meeting as a oneday event on December 5, 2020 in Kansas City due to restrictions on spectators at North American International Livestock Exhibition, because of Covid-19 requirements in KY. It was suggested to have staff do virtual breakout sessions. Meeting adjourned at 12:00pm central time.

The Board unanimously approved RC Show Cattle, Ron Rutan and Christy Campbell to be the recipient of the 2020 Build of the Breed at the Annual Meeting Awards Banquet. The Board unanimously approved Ben and Sharon Wilson of Shar-Ben Farm to be the recipient of the 2020 Builder of the Breed at the Annual Meeting Awards Banquet. The Board unanimously approved to support the ASA office taking on the registry work for the Braunvieh Association of America. Meeting adjourned at 12:50pm central time.

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News & Notes Farewells On December 22, 2020, rodeo and ranching legend Roger “Sloan” Williams passed away in Wharton, Texas. He was 88 years old. Sloan Williams was born on August 28, 1932 in Navasota, Texas to Knox T. Williams, Jr. and Catherine Sloan Williams. Sloan, his older brother Knox Williams III (deceased, 2005) and the Williams family resided in Millican, Texas, where Sloan’s father and grandfather were pioneering ranchers and landowners. A graduate of Navasota High School, Sloan was the District FFA President, Vice-President of his Senior Class, and a football and basketball player, but he was most proud of how he would sneak out of school to work on the family’s ranch. Sloan started his own commercial cattle operation the year he graduated, in 1950. On July 15, 1954, Sloan married Mollie Jo Forgason of the J.D. Hudgins Brahman Ranch. The couple lived briefly in Houston while Sloan worked at Port City Stockyards. One year later, they settled permanently in Hungerford, Texas. Sloan worked on the J.D. Hudgins Ranch for several years before starting his own business, the Sloan Williams Rodeo Company. In the 1960s and ‘70s, Sloan was known as a top dealer of rank bucking stock – at one time, he owned over 300 bucking bulls. His most famous bull, V-61, was

unridden for four years and inducted into the Bull Riding Hall of Fame. Sloan won the I.R.A Saddle Bronc of the Year award for four consecutive years (1967 to 1970) and the 1967 Bareback Horse of the Year award. Sloan loved nothing more than attending rodeos and cattle shows so he could have good visits with his many friends. He’d usually greet them with a wide grin and the opening line: “You got any money?” He was beloved for his corny jokes and many colorful expressions like: “Shoot low; they may be riding Shetlands!” Known for ‘doing deals’, Sloan couldn’t resist buying a herd of cattle or a piece of land. It was 1971 when he sold his rodeo company and purchased V8 Ranch, a registered Brahman operation established in 1944. Working with his family, he established V8 Ranch as one of the top Brahman herds in the world and was an active rancher until the last year of his life. In addition to serving as President of the American Brahman Breeders Association, Sloan also served as an internationally renowned cattle judge. After judging the International Brahman Show in 1994, The Brahman Journal wrote: “The audience got everything they could have asked for and more this year when Sloan Williams stepped into the Houston arena. He is the most respected judge the Brahman breed has ever produced across all breed barriers. Sloan is a cattleman that knows very few peers.” He was exceedingly proud to have judged some of the most prestigious cattle shows in the world including Australia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,

Honduras, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and The Philippines; he made friends wherever he went. Sloan and Mollie were humbled by the honors they received from their peers. He was inducted into both the American Brahman Breeders Association Hall of Fame and the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. The 2000 International Brahman Show was dedicated to him, and the 2019 National Brahman Show was dedicated to both Sloan and Mollie. Just as important to Sloan was the honor of serving as Deacon at Abell Street Church of Christ, where he was an active member for decades. Sloan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mollie, their children, Jim Williams (Luann) and Jan Williams Powell, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved watching his three grandchildren: Rachel Williams Cutrer (Brandon); Catherine Sloan Williams Neumayr (Luke), and Payton Sloan Powell Jessee (Joe Dodge) compete in cattle shows and rodeos just as much as he enjoyed watching them get married and start their own professional lives and families. The great grandkids: Mollie Jo Cutrer, Ann Catherine Cutrer, and Knox Neumayr, will miss sharing bowls of Blue Bell ice cream with their Daddaw. As Sloan enters the gates to the Big Ranch in the Sky, we can all see him turning around to sign off with his signature goodbye: “Check’s in the mail!” =

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If 2021 assessment is paid between these dates

Pay this amount per head

November 1, 2020 - January 17, 2021

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January 18, 2021 - February 28, 2021

$20

March 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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Marvella Joan Kardel Korthaus, 91 years of age, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Crestview Center in Shelbyville, Ky. She was born on June 19, 1929 in Davenport, to Gilbert and Mabel (Schlunsen) Kardel. She graduated from Davenport High School. Marvella was united in marriage to Wilbert Waldo Korthaus on Oct. 19, 1952. To this union two children were born, Maurice and Marlan. They made their home on their family farm in Walcott. The last six years Marvella lived near their oldest son and his family in Smithfield, Ky. Marvella was a homemaker and spent her entire life devoted to her family and helping on the farm. She had a great passion for Shorthorn Cattle, which she inherited from her Father and Grandfather. The couple also raised crops and hogs. Marvella also loved to bake and will be

long remembered for her hot rolls and tea ring. Marvella volunteered in many capacities. She was a long time board member of the Mississippi Valley Fair. She and her husband, Wilbert, served as the beef superintendents for many years. She was a 4-H member and leader, which led to being honored as a Scott County 4-H Alumni. She was also an active member of the Scott County Cattlemen and Scott County Cow Belles, and received the honor of being Cow Belle of the year. As long time members and volunteers of the Iowa Shorthorn Association and Iowa Shorthorn Lassies, Marvella and Wilbert were selected in 1992 as Honored Breeders for the Iowa Royal Shorthorn Sale in Des Moines, Iowa. Marvella was also garnered with the honor of Iowa Shorthorn Lassie of the Year Award. Marvella was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling to watch her children and grandchildren exhibit their Shorthorn Cattle and proud that her passion for the breed will be carried on for

many generations. Marvella is survived by her children Maurice (Faye) Korthaus of Smithfield, Ky., Marlan (Brenda) Korthaus of Udell, Iowa. Four grandchildren, Fran (David) McCall of Shelbyville, Ky., Wes Korthaus of Smithfield, Ky., Jody (Owen) Heetland of Ackley, Iowa, Cody (fianceé Hannah Wilson) of Udell, Iowa, and two greatgrandchildren, Lane and Cooper McCall of Shelbyville, Ky. Also surviving are her sisters Bernice Meier and Doris Klahn of Davenport, brother and sister-in-law Alvin and Jeanette Korthaus of Davenport, great aunt Evelyn Schlunsen of Davenport, as well as many cherished nephews, nieces, and their families. Marvella was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Korthaus, parents Gilbert and Mabel Kardel, in-laws Waldo and Viola Korthaus. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date for enrichment of youth livestock programs and may be mailed to Maurice Korthaus, 7039 Ballardsville Rd, Smithfield, KY 40068. =

Mr. Jesse M Duckett, 82 of Hope, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, October 12, 2020 at Wadley Medical Center in Texarkana, TX. Jesse was born November 7, 1937 to Thomas William and Hazel Christine Rogers Duckett in Benton, Arkansas. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 59 years, Jennie Sanders Duckett and an infant daughter, Melissa Sue Duckett. His brother, Thomas “Tim” Duckett, Sister-inlaw, Betty Quillin Duckett and nephew, Mark Duckett. He is survived by his sister, Sue Duckett Smith, nephew Johnny Duckett and wife Karen, niece Julie Duckett Lively and husband Steve. Four great-nephews; Brian Duckett of Little Rock, Ar, Matthew Duckett of New York, NY, William Lively (Jenny) of Tolar, TX, Clinton Lively (Melanie) of Fulton, AR. One great-great niece, Tula Maxine Lively. Jesse always had an interest in agriculture

from a young age he kept horses and cattle. After graduating from Hope High School in 1955, he worked with his father and brother in land excavation and pond building. He later found himself traveling the country with Winrock Farms showing Santa Gertrudis cattle. Jesse found the love of his life, Jennie Sanders and married November 26, 1959. They traveled to Louisiana and around Arkansas as Jesse worked for several Herford farms showing their cattle. Finally, they settled back in Hope, Arkansas where Jesse discovered a love for real estate and became licensed agent, broker and appraiser. He and Jennie later purchased the Byers Abstract and Title Company and also established Duckett Farms. Jesse and Jennie were quite fortunate to be able to spend every day building their business and farm. Jesse latter became interested in Shorthorn Cattle, he and Jennie purchased a registered herd and traveled extensively showing their cattle and winning many Championships while becoming well known in the Shorthorn Cattle circles. Jesse served for many years on the National and Arkansas Shorthorn Association

Boards. But their greatest joy came from helping their nephews, Mark Duckett, Danny Sanders, Brian Duckett and Matthew Duckett to grow and show their own champion Shorthorn herds. Jesse was well known at the state, district, and county fairs he would always be there to help and give advice to the young cattle showmen, even supplying them with animals to raise and show. Jesse was a big supporter of 4H and Future Farmers of America. He was awarded an Honorary State FFA Degree which is the highest honor at the state level given to an individual, during the State FFA Convention, Camp Couchdale, 2009. Jesse was active in his community serving on the State, District, and Hempstead County Fair Boards for many years. He was a member of the Hempstead County Cattleman’s Association. He was a member of Hope Rotary. He was also a lifetime member of Garrett Memorial Baptist Church where he was instrumental in the purchasing of the new church property and building of the new building. He was a member of the Iris Warren Sunday School Class for more than 60 years. =

Margaret Anne Wood Hrlic, 65, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born in Belleville, Michigan and a daughter of the late

Melvin Roy Wood and Mary Ann Carey Wood, she was the wife of Thomas Joseph Hrlic, Jr. Mrs. Hrlic was a former Meat Inspector with USDA and enjoyed raising Shorthorn and Simmental show cattle. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Joseph Hrlic, Jr., a daughter, Elizabeth (Libby) Hrlic Templeton (Wayne-husband) of Saluda, a sister, Mona Ery Baisch of Punta Gorda, FL and a granddaughter,

Victoria Rose Templeton. No services will be held at this time. =

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David William Workman, 96 of Bellaire, Ohio died Wednesday January 6, 2021 at the Country Club Retirement Center. He was born May 6, 1924 in Bellaire, Ohio. A son of the late Karl and Viola

(Linard) Workman. He was a self-employed contractor and previously worked at Loy’s Building Center. He was a WW II Veteran, a member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church in Key Ridge, Ohio, where he served as an Elder

,the American Shorthorn Association, Eastern Ohio Shorthorn Association, and Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association, past Board of Director of Ohio Shorthorn Association, Member of the Honor Flight Network of Columbus, Ohio where he flew to Washington D.C. and was able to view all of the memorials. He was an avid Ohio State Fan. David enjoyed attending all county and state fairs and all Shorthorn events, where he was most proud when watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren show their animals. For the last 18 years, he gave all his great grandchildren a quarter every time he saw them as a way for them to remember him. David will be missed as he was the Patriarch of the Workman Family Farm, Key

Ridge Shorthorn Farm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Zelda Mae (Winzenreid) Workman, son in law, Armando Perez, two brothers, George and Carl Dwight Workman, a sister, Juanita Kirkland. David is survived by his three children, Marjorie Perez of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Richard Workman of Bellaire, Ohio and Robert (Ladonna) Workman of Bellaire, Ohio four grandchildren, Jeff Workman, Becky (Corey) Betts, Brent (Leanne) Workman, and Michelle (Brian) Brennan and eight great grandchildren Alyssa and Sierra Betts, Jacob, Joshua and Caleb Brennan, Breanne, Gage and Cooper Workman. =

Terrell “Pa” Crow, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Terrell was born on October 25, 1942 east of Lawton to Lewis and Mable (Blackburn) Crow. He grew up in East Lawton and graduated from Elgin High School in 1960. He worked for a while at Pepsi Cola and Oklahoma Tire and Supply. He married the love of his life, Sue Daily on September 1, 1962 in Lawton. Terrell opened Crow’s Muffler Shop with his brother, Harold where he owned and operated the shop until his retirement in 2000. He then enjoyed his cattle and the farm life. He loved his grandchildren and was always seen attending their sporting events and stock shows. He was a devoted member of the Cache Creek Cowboy Church where he and Sue have remained very active. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sue Crow, of the home; his children and their spouses, Condra and Randy Langford, Chattanooga, OK, Jerrell and Stephanie Crow, East of Lawton, Gwen Allred and A.J. Adams, Randlett, OK, and Brian Neeley, Lawton; OK; grandchildren, Angela and Noah Ellis, Lawton, Katie Langford, Chattanooga, April Langford and fiance, Thomas Penland, Geronimo, Jobie and Alex Cash, Granite, Ethan Crow and Fiance Madison White, Rush Springs, Joe and Jennifer Rodrick, Geronimo, Andrew Gray and Rima Gray Krabuanrat, OKC, Bobbie and Nicholas Morgan, OKC, and Courtney and Carlos Vargas, OKC; great grandchildren, Avery Gardner, Madysen Gardner, Jaeden Ellis, Jacobi Ellis, Kaegen Langford, Brody Penland, Lennox Penland, Kenzi Cash, Hailey Rodrick, Christiano Vargas, Coralie Vargas, Ronin Gray-Krabuanrat, and Madeline Morgan; his brother, Harold Crow; and his sister, Janie Dupler; nephews, Steven Crow, Butch Erricson, Mark Erricson, Fred Erricson, and numerous family and friends; and a very special friend, Jack Whiteman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mable Crow; a great granddaughter, Kaylee Jo Langford; and his prize bird dog, Comanche Rex Bowser. =

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Feb. 2 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm, “Durhams in the Dakotas”, Bull Sale, Kathryn, ND Feb. 5 - Ohlrichs and Friends “Commercial Mans Bull Sale”, Norfolk, NE

Feb. 2 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durhams in the Dakotas” Bull Sale, Kathryn, N.D.

March 13 - Tennessee Beef Agribition Show and Sale, Lebanon, Tenn.

Feb. 15 - Iowa Royal Shorthorn Online Sale, sponsored by the Iowa Shorthorn Association, smartauctions.co.

March 13-14 - Stangl Shorthorns Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sale, Java, S.D.

Feb. 16 - AJSA Funding the Future Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com. Feb. 20 - Baylor Cowden Show Cattle and Hornhead Valley Farm Online Sale, Hickory, Pa., sconlinesales.com. Feb. 27-28 - Leveldale Farms “Headquarters for Herd Bulls” Open House, Mason City, Ill. Feb. 27 - Studer Shorthorns and Gilman Shorthorns “Don’t You Think It’s Time” Bull Sale, WCC Cow Palace, Anita, Iowa. March 1 - Leveldale Farms “Headquarters for Herd Bulls” Private Treaty Bull Sale, Mason City, Ill.

Feb. 4 - Galbreath Farms “Ladies of the North” Bred Cow Sale, Enderlin, ND, amsonlinesales.com Feb. 16 - AJSA Funding the Future Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

March 17 - “Alberta’s Finest” Bull & Heifer Sale, Stettler, Alberta, Canada.

March 6-7 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, SD

March 20 - Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Show and Sale, Columbus, Ohio.

March 10-11 - Cates Farms “Modoc Madness” Online Sale, Modoc, IN, amsonlinesales.com

March 20 - Waukaru Farms, “The Gathering” Bull Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

March 10-11 - Treasures of the Tank, Seward, NE, amsonlinesales.com

March 20 - Filippo Cattle Co, “All Breeds Matter” Bull Sale, at The Ranch, Rush Springs, Okla.

March 13-14 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, SD March 22 - Sullivan Farms “No Bull” Fall Show Heifer Online Sale, Dunlap, IA

March 23 - Moore Shorthorns, “Fall Born Show Heifer and Steer” Online Sale, Jerseyville, Ill., cwlivestocksales.com.

March 23 - Sullivan Farms “No Bull” Bull and Bred Female Sale, Dunlap, IA

March 28 - WHR Shorthorns, “Lone Star Edition XXVII”, Van Alstyne, Texas.

March 28 - WHR Shorthorns “Lone Star Edition XXVII”, Van Alstyne, TX

March 6 - Loving Farms “Predictable Genetics Proven Performance” Sale, Pawnee Rock, Kan.

April 3 - Paint Valley Farms and Byland Polled Shorthorns “The Bull Sale”, Millersburg, Ohio.

March 6 - Kentucky National Shorthorn Sale, Kentucky Beef Expo, Louisville, Ky.

April 6 - Sugarbird Shorthorns at Respite Farms “Roan for the Roses” Online Sale, Paris, Ky., dponlinesales.com.

April 3 - Paint Valley Farms and Byland Polled Shorthorns “The Bull Sale”, Millersburg, OH

April 10 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns, “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, Okla.

April 6 - AJSA Junior National Fundraiser, amsonlinesales.com

April 17-18 - Oklahoma Sooner Shorthorn Show & Sale, Duncan, Okla. =

April 10 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, OK

March 9 - Sun Country Shorthorn Sale, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. March 10-11 - Cates Farms “Modoc Madness” Online Sale, Modoc, Ind., amsonlinesales.com. March 10-11 - Treasures of the Tank, Seward, Neb., amsonlinesales.com.

April 1 - Bratcher Farms Genetics Sale, Elizabeth, IN, amsonlinesales.com

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

Upcoming Issue Focus Issue March April ^ Advertising

Highlights/Reporting Cattlemen’s Congress/Pasture Management & Feed Quality AI and Technology Focus Spring Sale Ads • Semen Sales • ET Sales

Online sales with a personal touch.

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

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Ad Index

AAA Shorthorns............................. 34 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.... 41 Alberta’s Finest Bull & Heifer Sale....11 Bennett Land & Cattle................... 34 Berg Shorthorns............................. 34 Bigelow Farms................................ 34 Bonnell Cattle Company LLC....... 17 Bowman Superior Genetics............ 34 Brooks, Bruce................................. 39 Bye Well Shorthorns....................... 34 Byland Polled Shorthorns........ 34, BC Cagwin Cattle Services LLC..... 18, 39 Cagwin Farms.......................... 12, 25 Cairns Shorthorns.......................... 34 Cates Farms.................................... 34 Cattle Visions........................... 39, 40 Cornerstone Farms......................... 34 Crawfdown Farms.......................... 34 Dale Studer Family Shorthorns........ 3 Dedmon Shorthorns...................... 34 DJS Shorthorns.............................. 34 Double C Shorthorns..................... 34 Dreamy 280 Cattle Company........ 34 DTR Cattle Co.............................. 34 Duis Farms..................................... 34 Farrer Stock Farms......................... 15 Fickbohm Farms............................ 34 Fieser Family Shorthorns................ 36

First Class Cattle Marketing Ltd..... 39 Gilman Shorthorns.......................... 3 Greenhorn Cattle Company........... 36 Haumont Shorthorns..................... 36 Hill Haven Shorthorns................... 13 Homeplace Farms........................... 36 Hub Ranch Shorthorns.................. 36 Humble Stock Farm....................... 36 Illinois Breeders Unitd For Impact.... 30-31 Inness Shorthorns........................... 36 Iowa Royal Shorthorn Sale............. 27 James F. Bessler, Inc........................ 39 Jester Farms.............................. 19, 36 Kevin Wendt.................................. 39 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm............ 36 Keystone Shorthorns...................... 36 KSS Keystone Shorthorns............... 36 KW Cattle Co................................ 36 Laban’s Roanoke Farm.................... 36 Legacy Ranch................................. 36 Leveldale Farms................... 21-24, 36 Little Cedar Cattle Co.................... 36 Loving Farms................................... 5 McCall Show Cattle....................... 36 McKee Family Shorthorns.............. 36 Meyer Family Shorthorns............... 37 Meyer Farms.................................. 37 Nile Valley Farm/Hendrickson Trust...37

What is your Favorite Junior Nationals Activity? The livestock judging contest is always an enjoyment.

What is your one must- Have Item at a cattle show? My cowboy hat. I’m not me without my lid.

Where was your favorite Junior Nationals? Abilene, Texas

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Norman Farms............................... 37 Oler Farm...................................... 37 Paint Valley Farms......................... BC Phildon Farms................................ 37 Respite Farm.................................. 35 Richardson Farms Shorthorns........ 37 Robjoy Shorthorns......................... 37 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle............... 37 Rocky Branch Shorthorns.............. 37 Schrag 605..................................... 37 Sears Marketing Services, LLC....... 39 SharBen Shorthorns....................... 37 Singing H Shorthorns.................... 37 Smith Family Farms....................... 37 Smoky Mountain Farm.................. 37 Stangl Shorthorns..................... 27, 37 Stone Springs Shorthorns............... 37 Sullivan Farms................................ 37 Sullivan Supply.............................. 39 Sun Country Sale............................. 9 Sutherland Shorthorns................... 38 Tennessee Agribition........................ 7 Turner Family Shorthorns.............. 38 Utterback Show Cattle................... 38 Warner Ranch................................ 38 Waukaru Shorthorns..............38, IBC WHR Shorthorns......................... IFC Wilson Livestock Agency................ 39

Junior Sp li t w h John Cox aGE: 18

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2021 February Shorthorn Country

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