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Livestock nutritional needs are at their highest demand during the

winter months, according to Sandy Smith, Ohio State University Extension. Unfortunately, during this season, forage quality is often at its lowest.

Winter feed costs are the single largest expense in a cow/calf operation. The winter feeding program on your farm will all depend on the body condition of your cows, the quality of forage that is fed, availability of winter feed supplements, and costs.

A large percent of winter feeding occurs 60 days before calving, during which a majority of fetal growth occurs, through 90 days after calving, which includes lactation and rebreeding. Both increase the nutritional needs of the cow.

During this 150-day period, the cow’s diet should be sufficient enough to maintain a body condition score (BCS) of 5 to 6. Body Condition Scoring utilizes a 9 point scale to assist with determining the health of your cattle, with 1 being emaciated and 9 obese. At the 5 to 6 BCS level, a cow should be able to maintain her body weight and support production functions such as fetal growth, calving, lactation, and rebreeding.

Depending on the quality of the forage being fed, supplementing the cows may be necessary. When forage quality is low, most times we are looking to either a protein or energy

deficiency or sometimes both in our hay crops. That is why BCS and forage testing your hay crop is so important.

The goal of supplementation is to provide nutrients to the cows that are not available in sufficient quantity or adequate balance and to do this economically.

Supplements are classified broadly as protein supplements or energy supplements – both of which contain protein and energy. The difference between the two is the relative concentration of protein. Protein supplements contain high concentrations of protein, usually 25 percent crude protein or greater. Energy supplements contain lower concentrations of protein, generally less than 18 percent crude protein.

The protein level in the ruminant diet is crucial for microbial growth

and function. Without protein supplementation, the rumen cannot adequately digest that poor-quality hay. In a low protein diet, digestion is slow and cows can actually not get enough to eat and lose weight.

Cold temperatures significantly raise a cow’s energy requirements. Undeveloped winter hair coats, wet hides, and wind all combined can cause an increase in energy requirements.

One of these protein feed-stuffs such as soybean meal (48 percent CP) or cottonseed meal (44 percent CP) can be combined with corn (which is an energy source) in a ration that can be used as a feed to supplement low quality forage; thereby increasing the nutritional value of your winter feeding program.

If you don’t have the proper equipment or labor to feed a grain ration to meet your cow’s needs, then you may want to look at using protein tubs as a supplement to your winter forage.

These tubs contain a mixture of protein sources, grains, vitamins, minerals, and molasses that is cooked and hardened to form a sweet lick product containing 24-30 percent protein that cows can utilize for their nutritional needs with less labor from the producer.

The most accurate way to determine the protein or energy supplemental needs of your cows on a hay diet is to have your hay analyzed for nutrient content. This will save your operation hundreds of dollars in winter feeding costs.

Plan to Supplement Winter Forage for Critical Time

Time-Dated MaterialVolume 26 • Issue 5Heartland Limousin Association • 23244 Gopher Drive• East Bethel, MN 55005

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • NOV/DEC 2018

NEWSBack In Time ..................... 7 & 11

Covering Ground ........................4

Fullblood Limousin Alliance .....22

Heartland Calendar .....................3

Heartland Highlights ................24

Junior Beat ..................................8

On The Road Again ............ 6 & 7

Recipe of the Month ...................6

Sale Reports ........................ 26-30

STATE NEWSIowa News ....................... 10 & 11

Kansas News ................... 12 & 13

Minnesota News........................14

Missouri News ................ 16 & 17

Nebraska News ..........................18

South Dakota News ........ 20 & 21

Wisconsin News ........................23

ADVERTISERSA Night on the Town Sale .........19

ATAK Limousin ..........................7

B Bar Cattle ................................5

Bosch Farms ..............................27

Boyer’s Harvest Barn .................18

Edwards Limousin.....................23

HLA Commercial Female Sale ..21

Hunt Limousin Ranch ..............15

Leonard Limousin .....................31

LimiGene ....................................3

Linhart Limousin ......................21

MC Marketing Management .....19

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Stone Valley Limousin ...............25

Symens Brothers ........................29

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NALF Nominates Board Members

The NALF nominating committee has named the slate of candidates for the 2019 board of directors elections. The election will be held during the NALF annual membership meeting Monday morning, January 14, 2019, in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.

Heartland member Jerry Wulf, Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, is one of four candidates on the ballot. The other three are Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado; Troy Gulotta of Independence, Louisiana; and Ronn Cunningham of Rose, Oklahoma. These candidates are all running for their first term in office this year.

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HEARTLAND CALENDARNOVEMBER ______________________________________4 Linhart Limousin annual “Fall Harvest Production Sale”, at the farm -

Leon, IA6 Fosdick’s “Winner Circle III” Online Female Sale - L365 Online Sales8 Red Revival IV Online Sale - L365 Online Sales17 Iowa Limousin Association Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction,

Cattlemen’s Building - Ames, IA20 Edwards Limousin Online Sale - L365 Online Sales24 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale, at the farm - Indianola, IA

DECEMBER _______________________________________4 ATAK Online Sale - L365 Online Sales8 “A Night On the Town” Sale, Bellagio Hotel - Las Vegas, NV11 B-Bar Annual Production Sale - Saskatoon, SK, Canada

JANUARY _________________________________________12 Magness Land & Cattle Mile High Elite Female Sale,

DoubleTree Hotel - Denver, CO13 NALF National Limousin Sale - Denver, CO14 NALF Annual Membership Meeting - Denver, CO14 NALF Banquet & Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction,

Double Tree Hotel - Denver, CO15 NWSS Junior and Open Shows - Denver, CO16 NWSS Pen & Carload Shows - Denver, CO24 Red Carpet Limousin Show & Sale, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds -

Sioux Falls, SD28 Bullis Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale - Burwell, NE31 South Dakota Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction,

Ramkota Hotel – Rapid City, SD

Mission Statement of theHeartland Limousin Association

The purpose for which the HLA is organized is to serve as a service organization designed to promote and further enhance the Limousin breed of cattle in the seven state area comprised of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD and WI.

The goals for the Association shall include promotion, strengthening state and junior associations within the region; development of a regional publication; improvement of communication and a unified attitude of breeders; to provide market information and expertise; to serve as a coordinator of events between the Association and the industry; to increase breeder involvement; and to strengthen ties between the NALF and the Heartland Limousin Association.

By Dean Summerbell

The summer of 2018 was a memorable one. I don’t remember

a time when I was so immobile and yet, I was still able to cover all the Limousin shows at the Heartland state fairs and one county fair. I apologize for not making the normal amount

of herd visits, but three months after surgery, I am still wondering, “Why did I do it?” I know it will get better as my knee is improving with lots of therapy and home exercise. I just did not realize how long my recovery was going to take.

I received a lot of support from the state fair staff and friends. At the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, our car was parked at a local residence. Antonio got his car out of his garage and gave me a lift to the livestock gate, saving about a ½ mile of limping.

At the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, the security chief tore up my parking pass and gave me a new one which was just outside of the Limousin barn. This saved a considerable amount of walking on uneven ground.

Jamie Watts of Fairfield, Nebraska, had the use of his grandmother’s electric cart which was a great step saver at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.

At the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, a courtesy cart was always available so the limping at Huron was at a minimum.

The Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul proved to be the biggest challenge. I ended up walking over ½ mile from the bus to the Livestock barn and then worked the Limousin show, lining up the cattle for the show. At the end of the day, Don Biscoe asked the head of the livestock competition to send a golf cart for a ride back to the bus area.

The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson provided a parking space next to the Limousin stalls so it was easy to navigate the short distance to where the “Limis” were stalled. After getting to my destinations, I used my chair to sit and visit with the exhibitors and those who attended the show.

THANK YOU to all of those who made my job easier. It was certainly appreciated!

Beverly and I look forward to the fall sales and events as I continue to heal. Driving is not a problem. Bending my knee to exit the vehicle is a challenge at times. Oh well, it is what it is and we will make the best of it.

The cattle market in late September reflected the USDA cattle on feed increase. The live weight cattle took a downturn in prices as did the feeder market. The feeder market, according to one market analyst, thought that the recent drought stricken areas had already weaned and sent their spring production

to the feedlots, which would support the higher percentage cattle on feed.

Looking at the feeder market, the annual fall run is in full swing. I think, in a down market, quality and yield becomes even more important. Buyers are looking to increase quality and yield. In addition, even though the grain markets are not reflecting a strong price for grain, closeouts are still a priority in adding profitability to your cattle.

LIMOUSIN is the most feed efficient for gain. Now that our carcass quality has improved and our yield is still among the highest percentage of dressed beef, Limousin is a wise choice for commercial producers to use.

I keep hearing about the older ranchers still thinking that Limousin are “wild.” I know that reputation is hard to live down. However, the Limousin breed has the highest docility score. We need to let the industry know we can deliver profit because of our increased quality of product with tremendous yield and that we have docile animals.

I want to commend our HLA states associations for promoting social events and activities. Four of the states sponsored a meal for the exhibitors and fans following their state fair open shows. It was a great way to socialize and get reacquainted with other Limousin breeders, their families and junior members. Kansas held a social event the week after their fair at the preserve/lake owned by Hubert Thomas, O.T. Farms of Fort Scott, Kansas. Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie, pontoon rides, hay ride and games.

It is important for state associations to provide an opportunity for members to get together, whether it be a social gathering, a state sale, a show, or an annual meeting. These events are not only a great way to promote the breed but also to gain friendships that are so important in our industry.

Finally, Beverly and I want to wish our subscribers a Happy Thanksgiving, a very blessed Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thank you for all of your support and we look forward to 2019 with great enthusiasm in the Limousin breed.

William and Sarah Long of Afton, IA, discussed the latest Union Co. news with former Union County resident Dean Summerbell at the Iowa State Fair.

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in the field of education, we would no longer have to go through workshop and get our rooms ready for the upcoming school year.

It was not possible for us to travel at that time because Dean was already working as assistant Beef Superintendent at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul. Our son, Mike, worked fulltime at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum on the fairgrounds so I said to him, “I want to work at the fair. What type of job should I do?” I knew I did not want to clean toilets. Mike said, “Mom, you like to talk so you should work in an Information Booth.”

This was my 21st year working in an Information Booth, by Gate #5, which is one of the main gates into the fair. I work all 12 days, from 2:30-9:30 p.m. As you can about imagine, the three of us in our booth answer all types of questions. Some are unusual, others are funny, a few are unbelievable, and then they are those that are just plain strange. This year our fair set attendance records on five of the 12 days. The largest was Labor Day Saturday when 270,426 guests came through the gates. The overall attendance was 2,046,533.

A couple of the funniest questions come to mind: “Can you tell me where I parked my car?” is one that I was not able to answer. In another instance, after being told where the bathroom was, right across the street from my booth, the fairgoer asked, “How do I get in?” Another funny thing that happens all the time is that fairgoers pick up the map, study it and then ask, “Is this the map?” I could write a book about the many unique experiences I have had over the years.

I’ve also learned that they are a lot of lonely people in this world. There are fairgoers who come to our booth, not only for many days of the fair, but they also come year after year. If you give a smile and are friendly, you have made their day and they think of you as their friend. Our minister mentioned this particular thing in a sermon a couple of weeks ago. The comment was, “You never know what impact you may have on the life of another person, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.” I do believe that is very true!

I’ve also enjoyed taking photos of some of the interesting sights at the fair. Three of the fairs we’ve attended had interesting things carved out of butter. In Iowa they created a huge, old John Deere tractor, in Kansas they recreated a person grooming an animal getting ready for the show ring, and in Minnesota they carved the heads of the Princess Kay and the 11 other contestants, each in 50 lbs. of butter. I don’t know if they carve anything out of butter at any of the other fairs we attend; Nebraska, Missouri and South Dakota. As you can see from reading this article, the fair is “in my blood.”

By now, many of you know that I am a “fair junkie.” I’ve loved fairs

for as long as I can remember, not only attending them for many years but also helping when we exhibited cattle and later on, working at the county and state fair.

I started working at our county fair when Dean was president of the

Anoka County fair board. I worked in the office, and one year I even typed the entire entry book. That was a challenge that took many months of hard work!

When we retired from teaching, everyone said that Dean and I should take a vacation. They thought we would be sad because, after 34 years

By Bev Summerbell

Kansas Christmas Chili

Every year juniors take part in the Limi Booster Beef Cook-Off competition at the NALJA show. This year the Kansas juniors prepared chili to go with the “Christmas in July” theme for the show held in Denver, Colorado, the week of July 14-20, 2018.

2 lbs. Limousin ground beef ¼ cup ketchup1 onion, diced 1 Tablespoon mustard1 bell pepper, diced 4 Tablespoons chili powder1 can diced tomatoes ½ teaspoon cumin1 can black beans 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning2 cans chili beans 1 cup shredded cheese, any variety2 cups tomato juice

• Brown beef, drain, and add all other ingredients.• Rinse cans with one can full of water.• Add water and additional tomato juice, if you like it thinner.• Serve with sour cream, cheese, crackers, and/or corn chips.

Congratulations to E. John Bruner and Pamela Steele who were united in marriage July 14, 2018, at Saint Williams Catholic Church in Ramona, SD.

Delaney Mae, daughter of Dustin and Lauren Mohrhauser of Wall Lake, IA, was born July 27, 2018. She weighed 7 lbs. and 8 oz. and was 19 in. long. Big sister, Morgan, and grandparents Mark and Sharilyn Willette, Lura Limousin, of Delavan, MN, are proud to welcome the newest family member.


Easton Dee Glendenning was born June 13, 2018, to Josh and Kayla Glendenning. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 22.5 in. Paternal grandparents are Jack D.

and Vicky Glendenning of Lebanon, MO.

Rhys Meyers, son of Claire and Curt Meyers of Morgan, MN, was born March 13, 2018. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. Proud grandparents are Roger and Donna Potter of Braddock, ND.

Chesney Lou Marthaler born September 27, 2018, to Jake and Rachel Marthaler (Wulf) of Hastings, MN. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 19.5 in. long. Grandparents are Jerry and Linda Wulf of Hancock, MN, and Steve and Jeanne Marthaler of Hastings, MN.

Kaden Tyler Glendenning was born September 18, 2018. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and was 22 in. long. Parents are Jase and Shawna Glendenning of Lebanon, MO; and paternal grandparents are Jack D. and Vicky Glendenning also

of Lebanon.

Happy Holidays

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WATCH FOR OUR CONSIGNMENTS AT:November 14, 2018: A Night at the NAILE, Louisville, KYDecember 8, 2018: A Night on the Town, Las Vegas, NVJanuary 13, 2019: National Limousin Sale, Denver, CO


As we get ready for the 2019 National Limousin Sale at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado, I found some interesting information about the first National Sale. Can you answer these questions?

Can you answer these questions?1. What year was the very first National Show held in Denver, Colorado?2. How much did the top-seller bring?3.Who sold the top-selling animal?4.How many Limousin cattle were on the sale?5.What was the average?

Leland Dudley is shown at the halter visiting with nine French breeders including Louis de Neuville, who arranged for the group to attend the first Limousin sale at the NWSS.

See answers on page 11.

“Back in Time”Do You Know the Answer?

Sam Watts of Fairfield, NE, decided to use the blower to dry his clothes after washing

cattle at the Nebraska state fair.

Kennedy Crist gf Tipton, IA, was a first-time exhibitor at the Iowa State

Fair Limousin Show.

Junior BeatJunior Beat

Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN, received the Leonard Wulf Memorial Award for Outstanding Beef Project at his 4-H Award ceremony.

Lydia Hunt and the Hunt family of Frohna, MO, acquired a new puppy at the Missouri State Fair.

Brooklyn Ludens of Viborg, SD, did a great job showing her heifer at the South Dakota state fair.

Elsa and Hosmer, children of Mark and Amanda Beikmann of Linn, KS, had a great time at the KLBA Social in Fort Scott.

A well-deserved nap for Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO, who was up early fitting cattle for the 4-H and FFA shows at the Missouri State Fair.

The junior ladies of Iowa at the state fair in Des Moines. Mara

Anderson, Bailey Walrod, Emily Puck,

Katie Walrod and Erin Puck.

Pottawatomie County 4-H members Lock and Mallory Helvie, Lilly Casson, Casey and Taylor Black, and Ava Konz purchased their steers from Roger Vorthmann at the Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale.

Ben Spencer of J6 Farms, Gibbon, NE, decided show foam should work on kids too. Jack Watts and Grayhm Beck of Fairfield, NE, looked sharp for the show.

The Edwards youngest duo, Dawsyn and Koltr, had a great time at the Missouri State Fair.


THANK YOU to OUR 2018 BUYERS:LOGAN CHACHERE, Dayton, TX • BOSCH FARMS, Indianola, IA

LAMMERT FARMS, Treynor, IA • TIMBER STREAM CATTLE CO., Treynor, IABAIER FAMILY, Griswold, IA • DUCKETT LIMOUSIN, Grimes, IA

CLANTON CREEK CATTLE CO., Peru, IA • CHERAMIE VIATOR, Tomball, TXEMMET LONG, Afton, IA • CHRISTENSEN FAMILY, Council Bluffs, IA

LINHART LIMOUSIN, Leon, IA • BRADY WILLIAMS, Arp, TXTREVOR HEDEMAN, Weatherford, TX • STEVEN KLEIN, Vero Beach, FL

ERIN PUCK, Muscatine, IA • LANA TITTOR, Paradise, TX • BLACK FAMILY, Silver City, IALILLEY CASSON, Treynor, IA • EMERALD NELSON, Treynor, IA

AVA KONZ, Oakland, IA • HELVIE FAMILY, McClelland, IA

Mother Nature was not at all kind, we had a lot of rain with MUD and not much sunshine. THANK YOU to our awesome cattle friends who helped us

get the cattle ready in September and prior to sale day, we cannot tell you how much we appreciated it. Special thanks to all who made inquiries, placed bids and purchased. Love you all, Vorthmann Limousin family.

ROGER & ANN VORTHMANN31112 Hwy. 6 • Treynor, IA 51575

Roger 402/981-1621 • Deb 402/[email protected]

www.vorthmannlimousin.com

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THANK YOUfromVorthmann Limousin


Iowa News…Mark Your Calendar

The Iowa Limousin Association (ILA) will hold their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction at the Cattlemen’s Building in Ames on November 17, 2018. We hope to have a large group of Limousin breeders, their families, and juniors at this annual event.

The day will begin with a meeting of the ILA board of directors followed by a meeting for the general membership and juniors. The social hour will start at 5:30 pm followed by the meal, awards program, and benefit auction.

Call or email Grant and Brenda Anderson, secretary/treasurer, at 641/587-2198 or [email protected], to let them know what you are bringing for the auction. The money raised goes to support the ILA and IJLA programs throughout the year.

Thank YouThe ILA sends a special thank you

to Lowell Hermon for preparing the potato salad and beans for the state fair picnic. We also appreciate those who grilled the burgers and hot dogs as well as everyone who brought cookies and bars for the meal.

This was the first time that the social has been held following the show rather than the night before. There was a large crowd of Limousin enthusiasts who took part in the social gathering and meal.

WantedNow is the time to start thinking

about your consignments for the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin sale. The deadline is December 10, 2018. The sale wil be held at noon Wednesday, February 13, 2019. For more information on entry forms or the sale, contact Ann Vorthmann at 402/981-1093 or by email: [email protected].

Congratulations JuniorsLimousin juniors took part in the

Iowa State Fair 4-H and FFA shows. Katie Walrod, Central Plains FFA, took home the grand and reserve grand champion banners in the FFA Female Show.

Mara and Kylie Anderson, of Hancock Co. took home the grand and reserve grand champion females, respectively, in the 4-H Breeding Beef Show “Other Breeds Class”.

In the 4-H Beef Showmanship competition, Dawson Book of Scott Co. took purple in the grades 5-6 category and Leslie Bell of Scott Co. took home a blue ribbon in grades 9-10.

Dr. Temple Grandin Speaks at Clay County FairDr. Temple Grandin, noted

Colorado State University animal science professor, was a guest speaker at the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, September 15, 2018. She shared stories from her work in the field of animal science, scientific research on specialized thinking, and her firsthand experience and work with autism to a sold-out audience at the Eurocast Events Center Ballroom.

Grandin is the third speaker CommStock Investments has sponsored to speak at the fair. Commstock president David Kruse stated that Dr. Grandin is renowned for her expertise and what she has

contributed to the industry as far as livestock handling is concerned.

She first became interested in animal science after staying at her aunt’s ranch and later discovered her interest in horses after helping oversee a horse barn in high school. Dr. Grandin channeled her understanding of animals, art, and design into a successful career consulting both livestock handling equipment design and animal welfare.

Dr. Grandin has kept a very busy schedule, appearing on several TV shows as well as writing 20 books in the fields of animal science and autism. Now much of her time is consumed by speaking engagements

where she has the opportunity to meet with people of many professional and intellectual backgrounds.

Doug Biedenfeld, Big B Cattle Company, and his granddaughter, Suttyn, of Peterson, Iowa, visited with Dr. Temple Grandin at the Clay County Fair.

Midwest Fall Classic at Clay County Fair

The “Midwest Fall Classic” Limousin Show was held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Clay County Fair. Breeders from Iowa and Minnesota traveled to Spencer, Iowa, to compete for top honors with their Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls and females.

Following the show, Limousin enthusiasts, friends, and family gathered in the barn for a barbecue lunch celebrating Mark Willette’s 60th birthday.

The grand champion purebred female was Big B Emilia, a 4/16/16 daughter of WLR Direct Hit out of BL Barn Babe exhibited by Big B Cattle Co. of Peterson, IA.

The grand champion purebred bull was JBV Silversmith 802E, a 12/22/17 son of HUNT Credentials 37C out of JBV Angel Dust 314A owned by Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA.

The reserve grand champion bull was MSTT Eldorado, a 9/22/17 son of LFL Benjamin out of Miss Syes Urban 9734 exhibited by Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN.

The reserve grand champion purebred female is JBV Miranda 801E, a 12/22/17 daughter of JBV Finish Line 503C out of JBV Millie 501B exhibited by Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA.

Congratulations to Sharilyn and Mark Willette, Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN, who won the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder titles.

The annual meal, sponsored the Iowa Limousin Association, was held following the Limousin open show at the Iowa State Fair.

The Bruce Walrod family, Flatland Limousin, of Moorland, IA, supported the Clay Co. Fair Midwest Classic Limousin show.


Iowa State Fair Crowns Limousin Champions

The Iowa State Fair open Limousin show was August

13, 2018, in Des Moines. There were 20 exhibitors from Iowa and

Missouri who paraded 42 head of Purebred and Lim-Flex bulls and

females before Judge Mark Core of Pleasantville, Iowa.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull honors went to CB Eric 741E, a 4/1/17 son of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO.

Core selected DEBV Extra Credit 749E, a 7/21/17 son of BCH Skyfall 2812 exhibited by Deb Vorthmann of Silver City, IA, as the grand champion Lim-Flex bull.

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The reserve grand champion purebred bull was JBV Tomorrow 808F, a 1/15/18 son of Wulfs Xcellsior exhibited by Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA.

The grand champion purebred bull was JBAM Free Cash, a 1/16/18 son of TMCK Cash Flow 247C exhibited by Clanton Creek Cattle of Peru, IA.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was FCFL 753E, a 3/17/17 daughter of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Leslie Bell of Walcott, IA.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was CELL Ella 7365E, a 9/6/17 daughter of CELL 5720 exhibited by Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, IA.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was CELL 7318E, a 9/1/17 daughter of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Long & Sons of Afton, Iowa.

The grand champion purebred female was RGMA Ebony 375E, a 3/19/17 daughter of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Mara Anderson of Garner, IA.

The 2018 Iowa State Fair Limousin Herdsmanship plaque was awarded to Long & Sons; William, Peyton, Riley, Sarah, Emmet and Maria Long of Afton, IA.

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Kansas News…Members Travel to Fort Scott for Social

Members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) traveled to Fort Scott Saturday, September 22, 2018, to take part in a social gathering and barbecue supper. A large crowd enjoyed the day at the fishing/hunting club owned by Hubert Thomas, O.T. Farms, and his family.

We want to give a special thanks to the Thomas family; Hubert and his wife, Jo, his daughter, Natalie and her husband, John Snyder, and their children Lucas, Zach and Ella for serving as hosts for this event. Their family also provided the burgers and hot dogs for the meal. We also thank all the people who

provided salads, cheesy hash brown potatoes, chips/dips, and desserts. It was a delicious feast!

There were a variety of activities planned throughout the day as well as time for socializing. Hubert gave rides on his pontoon around the private lake, John took a group on a hayride around the lake after supper, there were corn hole games, some went fishing, and a couple of the younger set decided the water was still warm enough to go swimming.

MeetingKLBA president Mark Beikmann

presided over a short meeting after the meal. The meeting began with the induction of Walt and Jackie Rolf,

Rolf Limousin, of LeRoy, Kansas, into the KLBA “Hall of Fame” followed by the presentation of the “Commercial Producer of the Year” award to Sutton Farms, Sutton 5S Cattle Co. of Grenola, Kansas.

Following the awards, Mark discussed the upcoming KLBA State Sale in March and the sale of ads for a herd book. Pages for the calving book will be sold at a rate of $250 for a full page and $150 for a ½ page. There will be an additional $50 KLBA membership fee to out-of-state breeders who are not members or commercial people who wish to place an ad. Please contact any KLBA board member and let them know if you want to purchase a spot in the herd book.

Raffle TicketsPat Meek, KLBA secretary, passed

out raffle tickets at the social. In addition, she will mail the tickets to members who were not able to attend the social. The tickets will be sold throughout the upcoming months and the drawing will be held at the Flint Hills Choice Sale in March.

The ticket packets will come with 12 tickets per packet, so the total will be $100 if they are sold as 3/$25. There will be two prizes; a Daniel Boone Green Mountain Grill and an Ozark Trail 52 Qt. High Performance Cooler.

This will be the major fundraiser for the KLBA and the money raised will go to support the senior and junior Limousin associations.

Sutton 5S Cattle Co. Awarded KLBA Commercial Producer of the Year

The Sutton Family, Sutton 5S Cattle Co. of Grenola, Kansas, were selected by the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) as the recipient of the 2018 “Commercial Producer of the Year” award. The award was given to the family on September 22, 2018, at the KLBA Social near Fort Scott, Kansas.

Ed Sutton began buying Limousin bulls in the mid-1980s, and bought his first group of Limousin heifers in 1988 from GV Limousin of Garnett, Kansas. He has purchased Limousin bulls every year since then for his 470 black-based cowherd which grazes on nearly 4,000 acres of ranch land near Grenola.

Ed’s wife, Coco, was a federal veterinarian with the USDA. She felt that the Limousin cattle did more to correct deficiencies in a cow than

any other breed. She passed away in 2010 and since then, Ed and his daughter, Robyn, operate the ranch. They continue to handle the cattle in the traditional way. They like the muscle that Limousin provides and the profitability of the calves.

The strong bond of relationship between the Sutton family and GV Limousin goes beyond just the good customer service from Gene Raymond and his family. It has evolved into a personal friendship between Ed, Gene and the families. The Suttons have continued their business and personal relationship with GV Limousin for more than 30 years.

Congratulations to the Sutton Family, 5S Cattle Co., for this well-deserved honor!

Rolf Limousin Inducted into KLBA “Hall of Fame”

Walt and Jackie Rolf, Rolf Limousin of LeRoy, Kansas, were inducted into the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) “Hall of Fame” Saturday, September 22, 2018. The ceremony took place during the Kansas social.

Rolf Limousin began in 1991 with the purchase of their first Limousin bull from Ratliff ’s Cherry Creek Farms. They were impressed with the calves and when their daughter, Megan, was old enough to show her first heifer, they returned to Ratliff ’s to purchase a show heifer. That first show heifer became the foundation for Rolf Limousin.

In subsequent years, more and more purebred cattle were added to the herd, bolstered by show animals each year and the calves they produced. In 2001 Megan bred and raised the Reserve Grand Champion bull at the All-American Limousin Futurity in Louisville, Kentucky named LFRO Knockout.

While these animals formed the foundation of the herd, in the early 2000’s, Walt and Jackie bought out Van Bohman’s herd near Wichita, Kansas, VW Flint Hills Limousin. This

herd included 50 cows with 20 calves at side as well as COLE Magnum 15M. These animals were integrated into the herd along with a group of 20 cows from Montana purchased from Rob Matthews of Highlight Stock Farms.

After these additions, Rolf Limousin increased the use of AI and ET as well as purchasing Wulfs Nobel Prize 3861N from Wulf Limousin of Morris, Minnesota. This bull became a popular AI sire within the breed.

Cattle from Rolf Limousin have been successfully exhibited at numerous shows and were sold to many buyers throughout the country at the Iowa Beef Expo, and the Missouri and Kansas State Sales. These sales complemented their locker beef business and the sale of bulls to local commercial cattlemen.

In 2017, Walt and Jackie made the difficult decision to cut back their herd and enjoy retirement. They currently maintain a herd of approximately 45 cows, and they use their extra grassland to background the calves and sell them after 90 days of grazing.

Congratulations to the Sutton 5S Cattle Co. on their selection as the 2018 KLBA “Commercial Producer of the Year.” They were nominated by GV Limousin of Garnett, KS. (l to r): Gene Raymond, Robyn Sutton, Ed Sutton, Arne Hansen and Dean Summerbell.

KLBA president Mark Beikmann presented the 2018 KLBA “Hall of Fame” award to Jackie and Walt Rolf of Leroy, KS, along with Dean Summerbell.


Kansas News…In Memoriam

Ralph E. Ferguson Jr., 77, of Williamsburg, Kansas, passed away September 26, 2018, at the University of Kansas Health System. Services were held October 2, 2018, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Scipio, Kansas. He is the father of Brenda (Joe) Stinson of Ottawa, Kansas.

He was a lifelong resident of Franklin County, Kansas. Ralph attended Ottawa High School, and then worked for Pepsi Cola for 19 years. He went on to be manager of Beachner Grain of Richmond.

Ralph was the chief of the Williamsburg/Homewood Rural Fire Department for over 30 years, he was a board member of the Franklin County Fair, and a member of the Kansas Livestock Association. He enjoyed socializing and antique tractor rides.

He is survived by his wife, Sandi, six children, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many other friends and relatives.

Longtime Limousin breeder Rick Ricketts of Clay Center, KS, attended the Limousin show at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson.

Charles and Wanda Duncan of Phillipsburg, KS, enjoyed watching the Limousin show at the Kansas state fair.

A big thank you to the Thomas family, Hubert and Jo Thomas and John, Natalie, Zach, Lucas and Ella Snyder, O.T. Farms of Fort Scott for hosting the 2018 KLBA social at their preserve and lake.

Kansas Exhibitors Bring Quality Cattle to State Fair Limousin Show

The Kansas State Fair Open Limousin Show was Friday

morning, September 14, 2018, in Hutchinson. Seven exhibitors from Kansas brought 17 head of Purebred and Lim-Flex cattle for Judge Kyle Walter of Elk City, Oklahoma, to evaluate.

The grand champion purebred female was a cow-calf pair exhibited by Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia. FWLY Purple Ribbon, a 5/28/16 daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of CLLL Purple Passion along with her 4/28/18 bull out of May-Way Play It Safe, went on to earn 3rd overall honors in the Supreme Drive September 15.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was MRRC Envy 770E, a 2/28/17 daughter of May-Way Cash out of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was Riverstone Ever After, a 1/10/17 daughter of Durham Wheat out of Your Fantasy exhibited by Chase Ratliff of Westphalia.

The grand champion purebred bull was SCAS Excalibur, a 10/24/17 son of AHCC Westwind 794Y out of Schilling’s Bacardi exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Altoona.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was Schilling Fantasy, a 3/20/18 daughter of Schilling’s R&L Classified out of Schilling’s Yoki exhibited by Schilling Cattle of Edson.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull was MAYC No Risk 624F, a 4/28/18 son of May-Way Play It Safe out of FWLY Purple Ribbon exhibited by Maycee Ratliff.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was SCAS Firestorm 707F, a 3/25/18 son of Schilling’s Unforgiven out of SCAS Adara 707A, also exhibited by Ashlee Corns.


Minnesota News…Beef Interview Winners & Finalists

Wiley Fanta, Stevens Co., was one of the 4-H Beef Interview winners for grades 9-13 in the Breeding Beef competition at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair.

Justus Moser of Stevens Co. and Branstyn Peterson of Sibley Co. were finalists for grades 9-13 in the Market Beef competition.

The livestock interviews are designed to further enhance educational opportunities for young people exhibiting livestock. They are also a way of recognizing 4-Hers who have utilized their livestock project to grow and develop as young people. These interviews emphasize many life skills such as communication, responsibility, decision making, and problem-solving.

Each recipient receives a Sullivan Supply certificate sponsored by Sullivan Supply/MLBA, and a chair sponsored by the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association (MLBA).

4-H and FFA ResultsCongratulations to the juniors who

exhibited their Limousin animals at

the Minnesota State Fair 4-H and FFA shows.

Taking home the 4-H grand champion banner in the Breeding Heifer show was Amber Johnson of Wadena Co. and Wiley Fanta of Stevens Co. was reserve. Amelia Schatz was the 5th place Senior Breeding Heifer Showperson.

Justus Moser of Sevens Co. was the grand champion in the Market Beef (steer) show and Dylan Shorter of Winona Co. took home the reserve champion title.

Emily Griffiths was the judge for the FFA show and she selected Justus Moser as the grand champion with his Limousin heifer. That heifer went on to be named grand champion in the Open Class Show.

Thank YouMembers of the Minnesota

Limousin Breeders Association enjoyed a delicious picnic following the Minnesota State Fair open show. We would like to thank Kelly Fanta for providing the barbecue meat as well as everyone who brought a dish to share at the meal.

Kaitlyn Boyer Interns at Wulf Cattle

Editor’s Note: Kaitlyn Boyer, daughter of Jason and Amy Boyer of Weldon, Iowa, spent the summer working as an intern at Wulf Cattle/Riverview in Atkinson, Nebraska.

Kaitlyn’s ReportThis summer I had

the amazing opportunity to be an intern with Wulf Cattle/Riverview in Atkinson, Nebraska. I started the end of May and completed the internship the beginning of August.

I spent the time on both the cow-calf ranch and the feedlot side, which gave me a chance to experience a wide variety of tasks. I was able to take part in AI’ing cows, roping, sorting, moving and processing cattle, riding pens, branding, taking blood samples, treating calves, making fence, putting out minerals, a few necropsies, learning more Spanish, and much, much more. I could not have asked for a better experience or better people to work with.

As I finished my internship and came back home for my junior year at Iowa State in Ames, I realized just how much I gained from my time spent in Nebraska. Being on a cow-calf operation where many of the bulls we use for AI at home are born and raised, my eyes were opened as to how a larger cow-calf ranch operates. I miss the crew and sure wish I could have brought my horse, Chanclas, back with me, but I know this wasn’t goodbye, just – see you again soon. Thank you, Wulf Cattle, for the wonderful summer!

Minnesota State Fair Open Show

The week of August 26 through September 1 was a popular

week for state fairs in the Heartland. Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota all held their open Limousin shows during that week.

The Minnesota show was the last Limousin show of the week. The fair drew 270,426, visitors September 1, 2018, on a day where the humidity was 70%. The huge Lee and Rose arena on the state fairgrounds in St. Paul was full of cattle with four breeds showing simultaneously. There were 13 Minnesota exhibitors who brought 33 head to be evaluated bu judge Todd Herman of Lima Ohio.

The reserve grand champion female was Wulfs Eleni 7132E, a 3/1/17 daughter of Bieber Hard Drive Y120 out of Wulfs Soloist 6284S exhibited by Wulf Cattle of Morris.

The grand champion Limousin female was AUTO Elegant 241E, a 3/18/17 daughter of MAGS Aviator out of AUTO Rebecca exhibited by Justus Moser of Morris.

Reserve grand champion honors in the bull show went to CWCL Frank 018E, a 3/3/18 son of LFLC Bank Account 701B out of CWCL Gangnam Style 135A exhibited by Paul Bartsch, Crazy Women Creek Limousin of Rushford.

Wulf Cattle and DLCC Ranch Associates exhibited the grand champion bull, Wulfs Envoy K116E a 3/4/17 son of Bieber Hard Drive Y 120 out of Wulfs Your Choice.

Representatives from the Minnesota State Fair selected Wulf Cattle reserve champion for Herdsmanship overall breeds in the barn.

Former Minnesota junior members Joe Grotsun and Will Bollum came to the annual Minnesota Limousin Association picnic following the Limousin show at the state fair.

Weston Kampmeier, son of Reed and Jenna, enjoyed looking at the Heart Beat while sitting in grandma Lori Moser’s lap at the Minnesota State Fair.


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Missouri News…Thank You

We would like to thank everyone who helped with the hamburger fry following the Open Show at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. A large crowd of Limousin enthusiasts were in the stands watching the show, exhibiting cattle, and helping with the meal.

A special thanks to Greg and Pam Callahan and their family, Jake, T.J. and Kari for organizing the meal, providing the meat, and helping serve the food. We also thank everyone who brought side dishes to go with the burgers. It was a great way to end the show at the fair!

In MemoriamEarl L. “Buster” Rogers, 95, of Nevada,

Missouri, passed away October 1, 2018, following a brief illness. Services were held October 8 at the Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. He is the father of Limousin breeders Shirley (Ron) Peckman, of Nevada.

He was born in Kansas and attended school in Colorado. Earl served in the United States Navy, on the USS Taylor stationed in San Diego during WWII. In 1951, Earl and his wife, Marjorie, moved to Richards, Missouri, where he farmed and raised cattle.

Earl was involved in 4-H, the Vernon County Youth Fair, and he was a member of the Wranglers Saddle Club. He received the 40 year award for Outstanding Service to the USDA Farm Service Agency. He enjoyed spending time with family, riding horses, and motorcycles with Shirley.

He is survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Shaun Edwards, president of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association, congratulated Mark Smith of Grassroots Genetics who was awarded the annual Arator Valley Limousin Promoter of the Year for the state of Missouri.

Thank you to Bart and Brenda Brackman, LAG Industries, who donated a cattle chute to the MLBA that was raffled off to raise funds for the 2019 summer NALJA show in Springfield. Bart is holding his

granddaughter Dawsyn.

A great crowd of spectators watched the Missouri 4-H & FFA Limousin shows at the Missouri State Fair.

Dean Summerbell and Rosalie Smith reminisced about the events of 9/11 following the Missouri State Fair Limousin Show in Sedalia. Dean stayed overnight with Tom and Rosalie at their farm near Smithton on that tragic day,

17 years ago.

The reserve grand champion and reserve Division II champion was SEEE Eternity ET, a 10/5/17 daughter of Colburn Primo exhibited by Scott Edwards of Higginsville, MO.

The grand champion and Division II champion female was AUTO Lucky Clover 469E, a 12/4/17 daughter of AUTO Power Plus exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO.

Limousin Breeders Travel to Sedalia for Missouri State FairA large contingent of Limousin

breeders from Missouri traveled to Sedalia to take part in the Missouri State Fair Limousin Show August 18,

2018. Judge Jeff Gooden of Lone Jack, Missouri, evaluated the 45 females and 10 bulls brought by 27 exhibitors.

Female Show

Division Winners: Division I champion: AUTO Farrah

218F, 2/5/18, exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield.

Division I reserve champion: AUTO Flower ET, 1/2/18, exhibited by Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba.

Division III champion: SEEE Excitement, 6/10/17, exhibited by Kole Lewis of Anderson.

Division III reserve champion: LPIN Ellie 1223E, 5/2/17, exhibited by Larry Pinnell of Cuba.

Division IV champion: AUTO Emaline 267E ET, 3/5/17, exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton.

Division IV reserve champion: WLR Envy ET, 4/9/17, exhibited by Katie Dobson of Fayette.

Division V champion: AUTO Countess, 9/26/16, exhibited by Mikah Edwards of New Bloomfield.

Division V reserve champion: AUTO Ryah, 12/21/16, exhibited by Chelsea Pinnell of Cuba.

Pinegar Limousin also owned the reserve grand champion and Division IV champion bull. AUTO King David 120E, a 4/17/17 son of AUTO King James.

The grand champion and Division II champion bull was AUTO Kingdom Kom 131E, a 9/10/17 son of AUTO Lucky Strike exhibited by Pinegar Limousin.

Bull Show

Division Winners: Division I champion: ROJJ Bubba,

1/15/18, exhibited by Jordan Mudd of Knob Noster.

Division II reserve champion: XKLX El Paso, 9/27/17, exhibited by Kole Lewis of Anderson.

Division III champion: NAHU Excel 38E, 6/6/17, exhibited by Lydia Hunt of Frohna.

Division V champion: SEEE Deadliest Catch ET, 12/20/16, exhibited by Scott Edwards of Higginsville.

Division V reserve champion: Rockin P Earl 605D, 10/15/16, exhibited by Ranae Poole of Windyville.


Missouri News…Missouri State Fair 4-H & FFA Limousin Shows

The Missouri State Fair 4-H and FFA shows took place August 17,

2018, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Dale Riley of St. James,

Missouri, place the entries the juniors paraded before him.

AUTO Ryah 489D, a 12/21/16 Lim-Flex 75% daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B out of AUTO Luckie 246W owned by Chelsea Pinnell, Cuba, was named reserve

grand champion Limousin female.

The grand champion Limousin female was AUTO Countess 400D, a 9/26/16 Lim-Flex 67% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of AUTO Rebeca 292S owned by Mikah Edwards, New Bloomfield.

The reserve grand champion Limousin bull was XKLX El Paso, a 9/27/17 84% Limousin son of COLE Cadillac 05C out of SEEE Cadence owned by Kole Lewis

of Anderson.

Sam Callahan of Centerview, led out the grand champion Limousin bull with CB Eric 741E, a 4/11/17 Lim-Flex 75% son of EF Xcessive Force out of KAJE Yancy 386Y.

Gage Baker of Fulton was named champion 4-H showman.

4-H Show

The reserve grand champion Limousin female was LYDH Dena 71D, an 11/2/16 Lim-Flex 75% daughter of NAHU Big Drive B1 out of Hunts Yander Star 46Y

owned by Lydia Hunt, Frohna.

The grand champion Limousin female was AUTO Lucky Clover 469E, a 12/4/17 Lim-Flex 75% daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B out of AUTO Luckie 246W owned by Cody Heavin, Springfield.

Renae Poole of Windyville owned the reserve grand champion Limousin bull Rockin P Earl 605D, a 10/15/16 Lim-Flex 50% son of FC Angels Answer out

of a foundation cow.

NAHU Excel 38E, a 6/6/17 purebred son of AUTO Cruze 132X out of MAGS Uahuka owned by Lydia Hunt, Frohna, was named grand champion Limousin bull.

Lydia Hunt of Frohna was named champion FFA showman.

FFA Show

Editor’s Note: This information was taken from the Iowa Farmer Today magazine.

Drew Abbas, a senior at Iowa State University

in Ames, was featured in a section on young, future farmers in the September 29, 2018, Iowa Farmer Today

magazine. He will graduate in December with a degree in agriculture.

At this time of the year, Drew is not only thinking about graduation but also the upcoming harvest. He grew up in Alexander, Iowa, helping his father and grandfather on the family farm

where they grow corn and soybeans along with raising cattle.

Drew started by helping the family with their herd, but he now owns 90 head. Once he graduates, he plans to continue to help with the family farm as well as maintain an off-the-farm job. He believes that the benefit of having a college degree can open many doors.

As president of the Farm Operations club at Iowa State, Drew said that he has gained even more real-world experience. He also said that you learn from your studies and from the Ag 450 farm, is a student-managed farm, where you had the opportunity to make connections with business people.

Drew was recently elected to the Iowa Limousin Association board of directors.

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Dean Summerbell, Ed Pinegar, and Mike Cravens all liked the new livestock center at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, MO.


Nebraska News…Cattlemen’s Classic

The 2019 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic will be February 16-24 at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. The Classic features 12 breed shows and sales, the “Battle of the Breeds,” a prospect steer sale, a junior show, a commercial Pen of 5 heifer sale, a commercial trade show, a rustic market place, a career fair, and a beef cooking contest.

The fee to enter an animal in the show and sale is $150 for the catalog advertising and the sale commission rate will be fixed at nine percent. The fee is also $150 for consignments of embryos, flushes, semen packages, and pregnant recips with an eight percent commission. The Pen of 5 catalog fee is $250 with a five-and-a-half percent commission, and the fancy heifer and steer sale fee will be $150 with a six percent commission.

Advertising fees provide consignors the opportunity to have their listings

on the Classic website with a link to the consignor’s website. Consignors will have two person marketing posts on the Classic social media sites. Consignors will also be listed on email blasts to cattlemen all across the Midwest.

The deadline to enter the 2019 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is November 23, 2018. For more information, contact Ronette K. Heinrich, manager at 308/627-6385 or go to the website: www.necattlemen.com. The complete entry information can be found on the Classic website and all entries will be taken online.

The Limousin Show and Sale will be Thursday, February 21. Bruce Brooks will again serve as auctioneer.

All breed champions receive $300 and $150 for reserve champion. The Supreme Row judging takes place at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Ashlyn Ochsner garnered grand champion bull honors with ALYN El Toro 83E a 9/20/17 son of MAGS Aviator out of ALYN Bacardi Black.

Reserve champion honors went to CELL Ella 7395E, a 9/6/17 daughter of CELL 5720C out of CELL 4363B exhibited by DebV Limousin of Silver City, IA.

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Perfect weather with temperatures in the high 60s greeted nine

exhibitors from Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa, and all fairgoers to Grand Island for the Nebraska State Fair open Limousin show August 29, 2018. Chan Phillips of Pawnee, Oklahoma, placed the 14 high-quality Limousin females and bulls.

The Nebraska Champion female, bred and born in Nebraska, was KORC Everything Everything, a 4/20/17 daughter of PVF Insight 0129 out of VL Zowie 230Z exhibited by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE.

Sam Watts of Fairfield, NE, exhibited the Nebraska Champion bull with JKTW Foreman, a 1/20/18 son of Wulfs Compliant out of JKTW Reese 7RF.

DebV Limousin received the reserve champion nod with DEB V Extra Credit 749, a 7/21/17 son of BC II Skyfall 2812 out of DEBV Copper Penny.

Judge Phillips selected OLIM Enchanted 721E as the grand champion female. The 4/10/17 daughter of Wulfs Zeke X235X out of KEVN Bridesmaid was exhibited by Ashlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO.

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South Dakota News…Thanks

Members of the South Dakota Limousin Association gathered in Huron for the State Fair Open show August 31, 2018. We appreciate the members who helped fry the burgers and those who served the food for the picnic following the show. It was a great time for the Limousin enthusiasts to gather, visit with other breeders and their families, get reacquainted with friends, and enjoy a delicious meal.

Winter Show DeadlinesThe deadline for the Sioux Empire

Livestock Show in Sioux Falls is November 9, 2018, and the deadline for the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale in Rapid City is November 15, 2018.

The Sioux Empire Livestock Show takes place at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. The Limousin Red Carpet Show and Sale will be Thursday, January 24, 2019. Contact John Bruner, Limousin representative, for more information about this event.

The Black Hills Stock Show Limousin Show and Sale will be held at the Rapid City Convention Center Friday, February 1, 2019. Members of the South Dakota Limousin Association, friends, family, and other Limousin enthusiasts will gather the night before the sale for their annual meeting, banquet, and benefit auction.

For further information, contact Chisum Peterson about the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale.

Congratulations JuniorsAlexa Montagne of Elk Point,

South Dakota, took home the Reserve Supreme Overall title in the state fair FFA show with her FFA breeding heifer, CELL Elle.

The 4-H Limousin grand champion banner at the state fair was won by Kinsly Altena of George, Iowa, and the reserve grand champion was exhibited by Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Kinsly Altena also competed in the Central State Fair in Rapid City, South Dakota, which was held the week of August 17-25, 2018. She took home the Overall Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer banner, and was selected as the champion in the Junior Beef Showmanship competition.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was Miss L7 829F, a 3/15/18 daughter of LFLC Bank Account 701B out of Miss L7 641D exhibited by Memphis Peterson of Pukwana, SD. She was also the reserve champion purebred female in the Junior Special Show.

TF Envy, a 4/20/17 daughter of AHCC Barn Burner B907 out of MMMC 001X was the grand champion purebred female. She was exhibited by Kinsly Altena of George, IA. She went on to be named the third best female in the Supreme drive. TF Envy was also named champion purebred female in the Junior Special Show.

South Dakota State Fair Open Show Champions Named

The South Dakota State Fair open Limousin show was

August 31, 2018, at the cattle arena on the state fairgrounds in Huron. Bob Goble of Alto, Michigan, placed the 27-head show.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was L7 Ever Brilliant 743E, a 2/26/17 daughter of SAV Brilliance 8077 out of Miss L7 567C exhibited by Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, South Dakota. L7 Ever Brilliant was the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female in the Junior Special Show.

Reserve grand champion honors in the bull show went to L7 Enough 7084E, a 9/14/17 son of WZRK Atlas 8012A out of AUTO Pia 245X exhibited by Peterson’s L7 Bar Ranch of Pukwana, SD.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull was Wulfs Elmo K683E, a 3/5/17 son of Bieber Hard Drive Y120 out of Wulfs Soloist 6284S exhibited by Edleman Ranch of Willow Lake, SD.

Alexa Montagne also exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex bull with JLX Exceed, an 11/4/17 son of JLX Charisma out of California Girl.

The grand champion purebred bull was LFLC Deadwood 602D, a 4/17/16 son of Wulfs Big Timer 2004B out of LFLC Dakota Belle 602U exhibited Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, SD.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was CELL Elle, a 3/2/17 daughter of Silveiras Style out of DVFC Fergie exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. CELL Elle was the grand champion Lim-Flex female in the Junior Special Show.

The grand champion steer was exhibited by Mitchell Schmidt of Willow Lake, South Dakota.

The reserve grand champion steer was shown by Landon Thury of Avon, South Dakota

Junior Special ShowCody Green of Prairie Grove,

Arkansas judged the Junior Special Show. The grand champion purebred female was TF Envy. The reserve champion purebred female was Miss L7 829F. The grand champion Lim-Flex female was CELL Elle. The reserve champion was L7 Ever Brilliant 743E. All the photos are posted with the Open Show report.

The senior champion showman in the Junior Special Show was Alexa

Montagne, The junior champion was Landon Thury and the

beginner champion showman was Memphis Peterson.


Congratulations to Dale McLellan of Lantry, SD, on winning the drawing for the Cross 5 cattle cooler at the August 20th Anniversary Sale at the Faith Livestock Auction.

Australian visitors stopped at ROM’N Limousin of

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South Dakota Limousin board members Jay Langdeau and Mike Ludens served the annual South Dakota Limousin picnic following the state fair show in Huron.

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Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance traveled to the Crawford

County Fairgrounds in Girard, Kansas, for the 7th Annual National Fullblood Limousin Show. The show, judged by

Scott Mesik of Ottawa, Kansas, was Saturday, September 1, 2018. Mesik grew up in northern Wisconsin on a dairy and beef cattle operation. In 1988, he moved to Kansas and for the past 25

years he has worked in the AI industry along with judging cattle.

Fullblood members from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma enjoyed a picnic supper the night

before the show, Friday, August 31. The champion Get-of-Sire went to

SVL Polled Extra 202B exhibited by Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, Oklahoma.

Fullblood News…Fullblood Limousin Alliance Members Hold Meeting

Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) held a membership meeting Friday, October 5, 2018, at the United Producers Sale Facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This took place in conjunction with The Foundation Sale IV which toook place the following day.

Stephen Haynes, president, welcomed the members, guests, and consignors to the sale. Several items were on the agenda including a review of the national show, the

possibility of a sale, the junior program, nominations for officers and board members, advertising, and the website. Stephen also sent condolences on behalf of the FLA to Joe Latendresse and his family on the death of Joe’s mother in September.

Nominations were given for officers and board members for the 2018-2019 year and they were voted in by acclimation. Ryan Reed will serve as president; Bob Stone, vice president; Kim Kosmicke, secretary; and Joe Latendresse, treasurer; Ed Anderson, Nancy Weems, and

Stephen Haynes are the newly elected board members. We want to thank Rod Carver and Rhonda Withers for their dedication and service to the FLA. They are going off the board after serving their terms.

Ryan Reed gave a report on the National Show that was held September 1 in Girard, Kansas. It was a very successful event, and the FLA is looking forward to another show next year. The members discussed moving the show to another part of the country, and they would like to hold it in Tennessee. The place and date will

be announced once the details have been finalized.

A special thank you was given to the members who donated items for the silent auction that was held before The Foundation IV sale October 6, 2018. The money raised goes to support the junior program. We want to thank Darcie Hahn who will serve as junior advisor for the next year.

The next FLA meeting will be held January 26, 2019, in Branson, Missouri.

Following the meeting, everyone enjoyed a catfish and barbecue supper at the United Producers sale barn café.

The grand champion Fullblood Limousin Female was SVL Noelle 503E, a 4/15/17 double polled daughter of SVL Pld Extra 202B out of SVL P Nifty 875Y exhibited by Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, OK.

The reserve grand champion female was the cow-calf pair shown by Sierra Hahn of Wellsville, KS. CF Scarlet O’Hera 139C is a 6/3/15 homozygous polled daughter of CVER New Generation out of SVL Pld Starlet 871Y. She exhibited with her 2/5/18 daughter of CF Jim Dandie 216U. This pair was also named the reserve grand champion in the junior show.

National Fullblood Show Held in Kansas

The grand champion Fullblood Limousin bull was Dash of Dandie, a 2/27/17 double polled son of CF Jim Dandie 216U out of SVL Pld Catalina 865Y exhibited by Hahn Farms of Wellsville, KS.

The reserve grand champion bull was SVL Newton 526E, a 10/17/17 double polled son of FL Pld 4Z Olympus touch out of SVL Pld Natasha 535U exhibited by Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, OK.

Open Show

The grand champion female in the National Junior Fullblood Show was SVL Prudence 502E, a 4/13/17 double polled daughter of SVL P Extra 202B out of SVL Pld Perfect 809Y shown by Caden Kitchens of Cashion, OK.

Junior ShowThe reserve grand champion female

was the reserve grand champion cow-calf pair from the open show exhibited by Sierra Hahn of Wellsville, KS.

The junior champion showman was Colt Schrader of Beggs, OK, and the reserve champion was Haylee Sneed of Girard, KS. They received buckets and show supplies donated by Anderson Rocky Acres of Wellsville, KS.

The Junior Above & Beyond Award went to Trent Downey of Fort Gibson, OK, and Haylee Sneed. They each received a show halter donated by Deloris Grimstad and Kim Kosmicke.

In MemoriamElsie Latendresse, 97, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota,

passed away September 17, 2017. Funeral services were held at the Church of St. Patrick in Inver Grove Heights September 22. She is the mother of Joe (Susie) Latendresse, treasurer of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance.

She grew up in Minnesota, owned a beauty shop, then moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where she was married and raised her family. Elsie was an

Avon Representative in Mount Prospect, Illinois, for more than 20 years.

Elsie spent her last 25 years at Timber Hills in Inver Grove Heights where she was an active resident.

She is survived by three daughters and four sons along with their spouses, 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

FLA Members enjoyed a picnic the night before their National Show.


Wisconsin News…Congratulations Mitchell Family

The Mitchell family had a very successful week at the Crawford County fair.

Lily had the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned steer and her sister Violet, took home “honorable mention” for her bred-and-owned steer.

In the showmanship competition, Brooke was selected the champion junior showman and Violet the reserve junior champion. Lily took home the champion intermediate showman title.

The girls are the daughters of Bart and Amy Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Boscobal, Wisconsin.

World Beef Expo The 2018 World Beef Expo was

held September 28-30 at the state fairgrounds in West Allis, Wisconsin. This is the 26th annual show, and the entry numbers have increased every year. The Expo features breed shows, a sale, junior events, and a trade show. Ashley Judge evaluated the cattle in the open show at the World Beef Expo.

The grand champion Limousin female was TASF Envy 161E, a daughter of Crown Royal out of AUTO Peyton exhibited by Kinnick Paulsen of Preston, Iowa. She was also the champion AOB heifer in the junior show.

Hewitt’s Meat ProcessingJohn and Amanda Franseen of

Lindsey, Wisconsin, have recently

opened another meat processing business in Marshfield. They also own and operate Hewitt’s Retail Shoppe in Tomahawk and Hewitt’s Meat Processing in Lindsey. The stores feature their own sausage, jerky, ham, bacon, over 30 flavors of bratwurst, various cuts of beef and pork, and many specialty items.

The Marshfield store offers carryout lunches Monday-Friday. Hewitt’s Meat Processing does custom butchering and processing, and they make a variety of venison sausages. They also sell prepared meats for parties, gourmet flavored beef patties, and custom made gift boxes.

The grand champion Limousin bull was Spring Creeks Eye Candy 221E, an 11/5/17 Lim-Flex 62% son of Spring Creeks Classic Car 4190C out of ELCX Ballet 221B exhibited by Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Boscobal, WI. He is consigned to the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale February 1, 2019, in Rapid City, SD.

Jake Snyder of Hastings, MN, exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex female. WFJS Freya 809F is a 3/13/18 daughter of Schillings R&L Classified out of HMRP Cassie 502C. She was also selected reserve champion AOB heifer in the junior show. Winter in the HeartlandWinter in the Heartland

Brooke exhibited the grand champion steer and the steer was also named champion bred-and-owned steer.

SEEE ETERNITYHOMO Black / Polled / 50% Lim-FlexColburn Primo 5153 x Carrousels Pina ColadaThis stylish 10/5/17 heifer capped off a successful summer show season by winning the reserve grand champion banner at the competitive 2018 Missouri State Fair. Several paternal half sisters will be featured in

the sale.

SEEE EXCITEMENT 908EHOMO Black / HOMO Polled / 81% Limousin

SEEE About Time x EF Almost There 92Another product of our program, this 6/10/17

heifer ended the summer by winning the Division III championship at the 2018 Missouri State Fair

for owner Kole Lewis of Anderson, MO. A sale feature will be a three-quarters sister.

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A crowd of fairgoers headed for the Limousin cattle show at the Minnesota State Fair. The day of the show 270,426 people visited the state fair. Not all could fit in the Coliseum to watch the show .

NALF Director of activities Katie Campbell expanded her duties to include ring steward helping Ashley Schrag of Mound Ridge set her calf up at the Kansas State Fair.

The pontoon ride on the Thomas Lake at the KLBA social was a popular activity.

Sale consultant Kiley McKinna and Charles Linhart look over the offering on a rainy day at the Vorthmann Private Treaty sale.

A great crowd of South Dakota Limousin breeders attended the annual South Dakota Limousin picnic in Huron following the state fair open show.

Former Limousin World representative Thad Combs was a part of the ringmen team

at The Foundtion IV Sale.

Kansas state fair Limousin exhibitors Nancy Corns, David Ratliff, Clay Schilling, and Karen Campbell were eager to show their cattle.

The sale-day meal at the Vorthmann Private Treaty sale near Treynor, IA.

Hubert Thomas and K.C. Youngblood grilled the burgers and brats for the KLBA social event at the O.T. Farms preserve near Fort Scott.

NALF field representative Nathan Smith visited with Jerry and Pat Meek of Parker, KS, at the KLBA social.

Chow down time at the KLBA Social on September 22.

A beautiful sunset marked the end of a great day near Fort Scott, KS, and the KLBA social event at the Thomas preserve.

Paul Junkans of Henely, MO, enjoyed his visit with NALF representative Andy Rest at

the Missouri State Fair.

Proud mother, Kiley Kaufman, and grandmother, Dawn Biedenfeld, brought 11-month-old Suttyn Rae to the Clay County Fair in Spencer, IA.


The Bob Stone FamilyBob, cell: 405-642-0356Coni & Stacy KitchensStacy, cell: 405-249-2613P.O. Box 96 • Cashion, Oklahoma [email protected]

Grand Champion Open Show Female, 2018 National Fullblood Show

SVL NOELLE 503EDescendant of SVL Polled Naomi 232R,

the dam of Amazing’s sire.

Reserve Grand Champion Open Show Bull, 2018 National Fullblood Show

SVL NEWTON 526EA direct son of SVL Polled Natasha 535U,

a daughter of SVL Polled Naomi 232R.

Grand Champion Female Junior Show, 2018 National Fullblood Show

SVL PRUDENCE 502EExhibited by Caden Kitchens, Cashion, OK

Shares the blood of Amazing through both Amber Krug and SVL Polled Elation

TIME-PROVEN, QUALITY GENETICSOur time-proven genetics were recognized for their quality at the 2018 National Fullblood Show.

SVL POLLED AMAZING 971Z

Amazing was the Grand Champion Female at the 2015 National Fullblood Show.

Her genetic lines continue to be some of the most respected and sought after in the industry.

Amazing was the Grand Champion Female at the 2015 National Fullblood Show.

Her genetic lines continue to be some of the most respected and sought after in the industry.

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Heartland Sale Reports

Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, Iowa, held their 16th annual “Focus on Family Values” private

treaty sale Saturday, September 29, 2018. Buyers were able to bid in person or on the phone, starting at 10:00 a.m. The bid-off began at 2:00 p.m. with active bidding on several lots.

It was a blustery, rainy, cold day for the sale, which was held at their farm. Some of the buyers had the unfortunate timing of being in the pens when it poured. The machine shed provided a dry place for the Limousin breeders, family, and friends to gather, socialize, and enjoy a delicious brisket lunch before the bid-off.

The top-selling open heifer was DEBV Flower Girl 813F, a 1/24/18 red, double polled daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Xclusive. She was purchased by Jed Watje of Weatherford, Texas, for $7,750.

Another popular lot was DEBV Felicity 821F ET, a 2/26/18 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 73% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of WLR Prada. Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa, had the final bid of $7,500 on this open heifer.

Long & Sons Limousin of Afton, Iowa, purchased DEBV Fame 807F, a 1/15/18 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 73% daughter of MAGS Aviator out of VL Charli 506C for $6,500.

VL First Fling 839F, a 3/18/18 double black, double polled Lim-Flex 66% daughter of DEBV Coal Miner 563C ET out of VL Caroline 528C was purchased by Chachere Limousin of Dayton, Texas, for $4,000.

Also bringing $4,000 was VL Flair 842F, a 4/6/18 homozygous polled, double black 66% daughter of DEBV Coal Miner 563C out of VL California Girl 514C. Cheramie Viator of Childress, Texas, outlasted several bids to claim the female.

The top-selling bull was DEBV Extra Credit 749E, a 7/21/17 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 40% son of BC II Skyfall 281 out of DEBV Copper Penny. He was purchased by Lammert Farms of Treynor, Iowa, for $6,750.

Steve Baier of Griswold, Iowa, had the final bid of $4,750 on DEBV Footloose 828F ET, a 3/3/18 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 44% son of PVF Insight 0129 out of WLR Prada.

Josh Guttau of Treynor, Iowa, purchased VL First And Goal 812F, a 1/22/18 black, homozygous polled son of Alter Ego out of TREF X-Cess 609X for $4,500.

Volume buyers included Nick Duckett of Grimes, Iowa, who bought a bred heifer and four steers; and the Baier family who purchased two bulls.

Averages:2 Bred females .............................................$2,7504 Bulls ...........................................................4,81210 Open females ............................................4,37515 Steers ........................................................1,147Sale Consultant: MC Marketing Management

Vorthmann Limousin Holds16th “Focus on Family Values” Sale

Roger and Ann Vorthmann appreciated Cheramie Viator of Childress, TX, for her purchase of one of the high-selling females.

William, Peyton, Riley, Emmet, Maria and Sarah Long of Afton, IA, purchased a high-selling female from the Vorthmann offering.

Jordan and Ron Lammert of Treynor, IA, purchased the high-selling bull from the Vorthmann private treaty sale.

Logan Chachere of Dayton, TX, renews his friendship with Kyle and Kevin Linhart of Leon, IA. Logan and the Linhart family purchased females at the Vorthmann Private Treaty sale.

Ann and Roger Vorthmann thank Barb and Steve Baier (center) for their purchases at the sale.

Dana and Becky Duckett were volume buyers of five head from Ann and Roger Vorthmann.

Mick Guttau of Treynor, IA, and his grandson, Dane, purchased two bulls from Vorthmanns.


The Pinegar Limousin Manuela Influence Online Sale was September 18, 2018.

The top-selling lot was AUTO Unique 267D, a 9/11/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled 60% Lim-Flex daughter of AUTO First Strike 117B bred to AUTO Real Deal 150B. She was purchased by Lonnie Robertson of Galen, MO for $10,000.

The second high seller was AUTO Parker 401D, a 9/12/16 black, polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B bred to AUTO Real Deal 150B. She was bought by Greg Star of Olathe, KS, for $9,750.

Another popular lot was AUTO Bonus 408D, a 9/21/16 homozygous black, polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of AUTO Power Plus 133B bred to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D. She was purchased by Dustin Meredith of Iberia, MO, for $5,500.

AUTO Deion 249D, a 3/20/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled 43% Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Denver 2002B bred to AUTO Gunn Point 192Y was bought by Jones Brothers of LaMonte, MO, for $5,000.

Averages:10 Bred females ...........................................$5,7751 Bull ............................................................3,500Sale Management: R&R Marketing

Pinegar Limousin Holds Online Sale

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPThe Heartland Limousin Association is comprised of Limousin breeders

including the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD & WI.

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Signature __________________________________________________________________Please make checks payable to the HLA, clip and return this membership application & $50 to:

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Who is the gentleman in the white hat? The Fullblood Alliance would like to thank Gene Raymond, NALF board member, for attending their national show September 1, 2018, in Girard, KS.

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The Foundation IV Sale hosted by Stephen, Emily and Carter Haynes, A C H Holdings

LLC of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was held at the United Producers Sale Facility in Bowling Green October 6, 2018.

Buyers from 11 states and Canada, from Iowa to Louisiana and Kansas to West Virginia, actively bid on a stout set of Fullblood, Purebred and Lim-Flex genetics auctioneered by Carroll T. Cannon of Ty Ty, Georgia. The sale also included the Decker Bear Creek Farm Herd Reduction of

Leitchfield, Kentucky. The weather was 15 to 20 degrees warmer than average as consignors brought cattle from Canada, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Virginia, and Kentucky to offer a variety of cattle to a good crowd of buyers.

The top-selling female was ACHH Franceen 57F, a 2/27/18 double polled, Fullblood daughter of ACHH Diamond 82D out of ACHH Farmer’s Daughter consigned by A C H Holdings LLC of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Jarnigan Limousin of

Mascott, Tennessee, purchased ½ interest in the female for $15,000.

BFEC Facet 167F, a 3/16/18 black, double polled Lim-Flex 75% daughter of ACHH Diamond 82D out of MAGS Zemindar was a top-seller consigned by B.F. Evans Cattle Co. of Versailles, Kentucky. A C H Holdings LLC and Meagan Nobin of Raliegh, North Carolina, teamed up to purchase ½ interest in the female for $14,000. They then doubled up and bought her all for $28,000.

ACHH Francis 56F, a 2/26/18 double polled Fullblood daughter of ACHH Diamond 82D out of AUTO Bona 611B was consigned by A C H Holdings LLC. Double R Limousin of Richmond, Kansas, and Meagan Nobin of Raliegh, North Carolina, purchased ½ interest in the female for $11,000.

The high-selling pair was consigned by Posthaven Limousin of Alma, Ontario. Cedar Patch PP Amelia, an 11/3/13 Fullblood daughter of CFSV Polled Excell 315S out of Cedar Patch P Danone bred to ACHH Diamond 82D was purchased by Melburn Wood of Ringgold, Louisiana, for $5,200.

Wood then outlasted vigorous bidding to purchase her 12/22/17 Fullblood daughter sired by Ronick Instagram for $7,200. The total price for the pair was $12,400.

SVAC Polled Tilly 965Z, a 9/22/12 homozygous polled Fullblood daughter of SVL Polled Exclusive 412T out of SVL polled Tiffany 219R was purchased by Melburn Wood along with her 5/7/18 homozygous polled Fullblood daughter sired by ACHH New Cotton for $5,400. Wood was also the volume buyer purchasing 15 head.

Averages:2 Fullblood Show Heifers, ½ interest1 Purebred show Heifer, full interestTotal: 3 Show Heifers .................................$26,667Fullblood averages:7 Cow-calf pairs ...........................................$5,47920 Bred females ...........................................$2,5859 Bulls .........................................................$1,967 10 Open heifers ............................................$1,940Purebred averages:5 Bulls .........................................................$2,2603 Cow-calf pairs ...........................................$2,0002 Open heifers ..............................................$1,125Bear Creek Lim-Flex Herd Reduction averages:4 Bulls ...........................................................1,8627 Cow-calf pairs .............................................1,7145 Bred females ...............................................1,350

Auctioneer: Carroll T. CannonSale Management: A C H Holdings LLCSale Consultant: Helton Consulting

The Foundation IV Sale Draws Buyers from Several States

Jim and Bertha Jarnigan of Mascot, TN, purchased the high-selling female from Stephan and Emily Haynes of Bowling Green. Ryan Reed of Richmond, KS, purchased a high-selling female, and Byron Evans of Versailles, KY, consigned the second high-selling female at The Foundation IV sale.

Stephen Haynes thanked Melburn Wood and his nephew, Clay Scarborough of Ringgold, LA, for his volume purchases. Wood and his nephew also were recipients of the Foundation Sale “Good People” award for his continued support of the sale.

Auctioneer Carroll T. Cannon, host Stephen Haynes, HLA executive secretary Dean Summerbell welcome the crowd to The Foundation IV Sale in Bowling Green, KY, October 6, 2018.

John and Eva Post, Posthaven Limousin of Alma, ON, consigned several high-selling lots at The Foundation IV Sale.

Congratulations to Carroll T. Cannon of Ty Ty, GA who was given the Foundation Sale Hall of Fame “Good People Award” along with Connie and Danny Crockett of LeMar, MO.

Ed and Rita Anderson of Wellsville, KS, were both consignors and buyers at The Foundation IV Sale.


Regular Schedule Gets Calvesto the Bunk

It’s time to start thinking about weaning calves, and although you expect to hear some upset

mama cows and calves for a few days, there are ways to eliminate stress in the calves and keep them healthy by getting them to the bunk to eat.

According to Twig Marston, beef business development and field support specialist at BioZyme, getting calves used to eating a grain diet involves feed preparation, feed presentation, and management decis ions that wil l help stimulate appetites.

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

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

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

It is important to establish a regular feeding schedule with your calves. They will be used to eating at specific times. Feeding them twice daily will keep the feed fresher in the bunk.

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

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

Weaning is an excellent time to prepare the calf crop to become herd replacement or for

future marketing opportunities by implementing health programs and transitioning to feed rations, says Ohio State University Extension beef coordinator John Grimes.

It is also a great time to determine the pregnancy status of the breeding herd.

Management practices for both these groups can go a long way to determine the ultimate profitability of the herd, Grimes says in an Extension news release.

The factor that should ultimately sort a female to the keep or cull pen is pregnancy status. The three primary methods used in pregnancy diagnosis are rectal palpation, ultrasound evaluation or blood testing.

Pregnancy diagnosis is relatively inexpensive, especially when you consider the potential savings of expenses it facilitates.

While variable costs such as feed have moderated somewhat, it is still fairly expensive to maintain a cow on an annual basis.

It is fair to say the annual carrying costs for a beef female can run from $700 to over $1,000 depending on the situation, Grimes says.

Carrying an open female over to the next season only compounds the accumulation of expenses. In nearly every case, the producer would be better off selling the open female and replacing her with a bred female.

The pregnant female is the foundation for any productive cow-calf operation, Grimes says. A pregnant female can also create some additional marketing opportunities for the producer.

Now is an excellent time to evaluate your herd and consider marketing decision for the rest of the fall.

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The 2018 Heart of Missouri sale was October 1, 2018, at the new facility, the Agriculture

Legacy Center, on the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Missouri. Limousin seedstock producers from five states brought a quality set of Fullblood, Purebred, and Lim-Flex cattle to the sale. Although it was a chilly and rainy day, everyone enjoyed the comfort of the new building for the sale.

Consignors from Missouri were Buck Ridge Cattle Co., Dalton Edwards, Garrison Limousin, Glendenning J Bar J Ranch, Graven Land & Cattle,

Lamkins Cattle Co., Little’s Limousin, M&R Limousin, Pinegar Limousin, and Taylor Limousin Farm. Arkansas breeders included Grandview Acres Limousin Farm, Nance Limousin, Quail Meadow Farm, and T Hill Limousin. Linhart Limousin came from Iowa to showcase their cattle, Grady Limousin traveled from Kansas, and Chisholm Trail brought cattle from Oklahoma.

The top-selling open heifer was AUTO Excitement 405E ET, a 9/15/17 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 37% daughter of S A V Brand

Name 9115 out of AUTO Rebeca 292S consigned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. She was purchased by Wilder Family Limousin of Snook, Texas, for $9,100.

The second high-selling lot was the first fall bred female in the ring, AUTO Strawberry 431D, a 9/9/16 polled Fullblood daughter of SVL Polled Impact 516U out of AUTO Red Pepper 216X bred to GLDL Polled Promise 630D. She was consigned by Pinegar Limousin and purchased by Minor Limousin of Strafford, Missouri, for $8,000.

Another popular lot was a spring bred female, MAGS Xanthous, a 2/17/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75% daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of BOHI Rhonda 314R consigned by Glendenning J Bar J Ranch of Lebanon, Missouri. She was bred to AHCC Hemi and purchased by 7 Oaks Land & Cattle of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, for $6,200.

The top-selling bull was Ken’s Gabrial 107E, a 5/25/17 red, polled Fullblood son of CVER New Generation 365Z out of AUTO Melina 278M. He was consigned by Chisholm Trail Farms of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and purchased by Webb Limousin of Scottsboro, Alabama, for $3,500.

Tim Rutherford of Logan, Alabama, had the final bid of $3,100 on the second high-selling bull, THIL Eddison 1E, a 3/3/17 homozygous black, doubled polled Lim-Flex 62% son of MAGS York out of AUTO Misty 291Z consigned by T Hill Limousin of Dover, Arkansas.

Two fall bred females brought $3,000 on the sale. JT Zetia, a 6/25/12 red, double polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of Red Six Mile Full Throttle out of Lenape Royal Beaut bred to MABG Baylor 134B. She was consigned by Chisholm Trail Farms and purchased by M&B Limousin of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. M&B Limousin was the volume buyer, taking home five pairs and two bred females.

The other $3,000 bred heifer, HBRL Black Beauty 492B consigned by Glendenning J Bar J Ranch, was purchased by John McNapp of Camdenton, Missouri. She is a 9/16/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of MAGS Zodiac out of HBRL Xceptional 053X bred to TMCK Camden Yards.

Averages:29 Fall bred females………………..$2,47919 Spring bred females………………2,1799 Open heifers………………………..2,13811 Bulls………………………………2,927Total:68 Lots………………………………$2,422Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” BoothSale Management: MC Marketing ManagementSale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting,Helton Consulting

Heart of Missouri Sale Held in New Facility

Ty Heavin (right) of Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO, thanked Caleb and Tara Minor of Strafford, MO, for purchasing the high-selling bred heifer at the Heart of Missouri Sale.

Buyers Mike Cravens of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Ty Jones of Sedalia, MO, at the Heart of Missouri Sale.

Ty Heavin (second from left) of Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO, thanks Jeff Potts, Alli Jussel and Ryan Potts of Ava, MO, for purchasing two bulls at the Heart of Missouri Sale.

Jason Grady thanked Karlee Favor and 4-year-old, Harlan, from Marshfield, MO, for their purchase of his open heifer.

Shirley and son, Trent Zeigenbein of Richland, MO, purchased the Emmett and Deb Edward’s consigned bull.

Jerry and DeEtta Simmons of Grove Springs, MO, purchased five lots at the Heart of Missouri sale.


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Wulf Cattle OPPORTUNITY SALE of 2019 Tuesday n March 19, 2019

At Sandy Ridge Ranch n Atkinson, Nebraska

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VIDEO ONLY SALEWatch the sale and bid live online at DVAuction.com

and SuperiorClickToBid.com.

Selling Approximately 460 Lots 410 Bulls (Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus)

50 Registered Females (Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus)

Cattle can be viewed at Sandy Ridge Ranch, Atkinson, Nebraska, anytime prior to the sale and on sale day.

View the entire sale offering, take in the pre-sale seminar and attend the auction all in one trip!

Seminar: Monday, March 18 at 6 PM (Supper at 4:30 PM)Sale: Tuesday, March 19 at 12 Noon (Lunch at 10:45 AM)

Both events held at Sandy Ridge Ranch • Atkinson, Nebraska

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