Do you remember the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth

a pound of cure?” The livestock industry practices this on a regular basis in order to keep animals healthy. Livestock producers prefer to prevent sickness rather than treat sickness. Treating sick animals is not only expensive, it can also be very time consuming. Here are some common techniques producers use to keep their animals healthy and avoid having to treat them.

Good NutritionJust like human nutrition—eating

a healthy diet and maybe also taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement—livestock producers balance rations for their animals to ensure a healthy diet. To do this, producers test feeds and then match amounts of nutrients from the feeds to the animals’ nutrient requirements.

In addition to the feeds, producers provide trace mineral mixtures formulated with salt to adjust for nutrient deficiencies from the feeds.

Why is nutrition so important? Growth rates, reproductive efficiency and especially immune system function all rely on good nutrition for best performance. Good mineral nutrition also boosts an animal’s response to vaccinations, a primary method to protect animals from disease.

FacilitiesI can’t stress enough the importance

of a clean and dry environment with

good ventilation. Animals are well adapted to handle cold temperatures when they are well fed and have a good hair coat.

Good ventilation can result in good air quality. This is why livestock producers keep barns cleaned out and well bedded during the winter months. Cleanliness is the key.

VaccinationsChoose vaccines based on prior

experience with disease on the farm as well as the likelihood of exposure to diseases. Read product labels and handle vaccinations properly. Simple procedures to follow include proper storage temperature, vaccinating clean and dry animals, injecting with clean needles, and injecting with the correct method. Also, check expiration dates and discard expired products.

Only healthy animals get vaccinated so that the immune system best utilizes

the vaccine. Producers should also vaccinate at least two weeks prior to a stressful event such as weaning, transporting, or castrating.

BiosecurityOne way animal diseases arrive on

a farm is through contact with other animals that may or may not appear sick. Producers who exhibit their animals at various shows will house these animals separate from the main herd once those animals return home from the show. This quarantine period should last three to four weeks before those animals can be mixed with the rest of the herd.

Animal disease can also arrive on a farm through indirect contact. This occurs when producers visit other farms, transport animals to a sale barn, or even visit a county fair. Once the producer arrives back at the home farm, they should change their clothing and shoes to avoid exposing their own animals to bacteria and viruses that could be carried home on their clothing or footwear.

Prevention programs are not fool proof. Livestock operations can still develop sick animals on occasion. However, the goal is to minimize the risk of animals getting sick so that the need for treatment is less likely.

Farmers observe animals on a daily basis so they can identify very quickly when problems arise. Sick animals are moved to a location away from the main herd and treated as necessary.

Prevention Means Profit in Matters of Herd HealthNews release written by Melanie Barkley, Penn State Extension Livestock Educator

Still proud to be an American!

NEWSBack In Time .........................3, 16

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

Fullblood Limousin Alliance .....26

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

Heartland Highlights ...... 12 & 13

Junior Beat ................................10

On The Road Again ....................6

Recipe of the Month ...................7

Sale Reports ........................ 27-30

STATE NEWSIowa News ........................... 8 & 9

Kansas News ................... 14 & 15

Minnesota News.............. 16 & 17

Missouri News .................... 18-20

Nebraska News ................ 21 & 22

South Dakota News ........ 23 & 24

Wisconsin News ........................25

ADVERTISERSB Bar Cattle ................................5

Cedar Creek Ranch ...................19

Bosch Farms ..............................18

Boyer’s Harvest Barn .................26

DebV ..................................... IFC

Edwards Limousin.....................21

Fullblood Limousin Alliance .......7

Glendenning J Bar J Ranch .......17

Graven Land & Cattle Co. ........17

LIMI-Gene ...............................13

Linhart Limousin ................... IBC

Peterson Limousin .....................24

Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin........15

Red Revival III Sale ...................11

Symens Brothers ........................28

Treftz Limousin .........................20

Vaughn Farms ...........................25

Vorthmann Limousin ............. IFC

Wulf Cattle .......................... OBC

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • NOV/DEC 2017

Time-Dated MaterialVolume 25 • Issue 5Heartland Limousin Association • 23244 Gopher Drive • East Bethel, MN 55005

From Our Family To Yours—Thank You

P R I VAT E T R E AT Y S A L E

ROGER & ANN VORTHMANN31112 Hwy. 6 • Treynor, IA 51575Roger 402/981-1621ann-roger@cattleplanet.com • www.vorthmannlimousin.com

Thank You to our Buyers: Davis Limousin & Counsil Family Limousin, TX; Entropy Acres, IA; Timber Stream Cattle, IA; 4H Limousin, MO; Kim Jorae, WI; Lammert Farms, IA; Jason Moss, IA; Peyton Clements, LA; Rod Vogel Family, OH; Bullis Creek Ranch, NE; Nick Duckett, IA;

Richard Gerking, IA; Bosch Farms, IA; Ashlyn Vorthmann, IA; Emerald Nelson, IA; Paige Baier, IA; Logan Chachere, TX; Ella Vorthmann, IA; Tyla Thomas, CO; Braden Tiarks, IA; Casey Black, IA; MaKenzie Putnam, IA; Allison Black, IA; and Ava Konz, IA.

“Thank You” to everyone who played an integral part in the sale preparation and promotion of our cattle, it was greatly appreciated.

DEB VORTHMANN12506 290th Street • Silver City, Iowa 51571402/515-7714 • deb@cattleplanet.com

Jerry Effertz of Velva, North Dakota, received the North Dakota

Stockman Association (NDSA) highest honor, the “Top Hand Award,” at the annual convention in Fargo, North Dakota September 23, 2017.

“The “Top Hand” award recognizes individuals who have given unselfishly of themselves, demonstrated outstanding leadership, and earned the highest esteem of friends and associations across the cattle industry,” explained NDSA president Warren Zenker. “Jerry is one of those individuals who has always gone above and beyond for North Dakota and the nation’s beef producers, and it is a privilege to recognize him for his service.”

Effertz, a third-generation producer, began farming and ranching in the 1970s. Through crossbreeding, artificial insemination, performance testing, and genetic selection tools, he and his wife, Norma, developed a respected Limousin ranch. Effertz Black Butte Acres offers registered seedstock and backgrounded feeder calves.

Jerry was a founding member of the North Dakota Limousin Association, a member of the Heartland Limousin Association and the North American Limousin Foundation.

He is committed to educating people about the cattle business and stewardship of the land. Jerry has helped advance the agricultural industry through his leadership, vision and service. He is a 35-year member of the NDSA and served as chairman of the NDSA Seedstock Council. He was also involved in initiating the North Dakota Junior Point Show and he was on the ND State Fair Board for many years.

As an advocate of research and education, Jerry chaired the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, he chaired the North Dakota Beef

Commission, he served on various committees and boards representing North Dakota on the national level through the Federation of State Beef Councils as well as the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In 2011, he represented the U.S. beef industry on a trade mission to the Pacific Rim. He has served on the Beef Promotion and Operating Committee, multiple terms, most recently as the Federation of State Beef Councils chairman.

Effertz was inducted into North Dakota’s Agricultural “Hall of Fame” last year and previously received North Dakota State University’s “Outstanding Agriculturist” award, and the “Agri-International Stockman of the Year” award.

Jerry and Norma, have two daughters, Maria (Mike) Hanson of Velva, North Dakota, and Kayla (Craig) Kleven of Bismarck, North Dakota, and four grandchildren; Wyatt, Elizabeth, Paisley and Garrett.

Jerry Effertz Selected as NDSA’s “Top Hand”

The Effertz family: Maria and Mike Hanson, Norma and Jerry Effertz, and Kayla and Craig Kleven, attended the “Hall of Fame” induction ceremony for Jerry.

Congratulations, Jerry, on your prestigious award.

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

Bev SummerbellCan you answer these questions?

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

2.) The man on the right served as vice-president of the association. Can you name him?

3.) What year was this photo taken?See answers on page 16.

“Back in Time”Do You Know the Answer?

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HEARTLAND CALENDARNOVEMBER ______________________________

7 Red Revival III Online Sale - MC Online Sales

11 Brown Land & Cattle Co. Sale - Diamond, MO

12 Linhart Limousin “Annual Fall Harvest Sale” at the farm - Leon, IA

16 Edwards Limousin “Winter Classic Online Sale” - MC Online Sales

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

21 Wulf Cattle Online Female Sale - DV Auction

25 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale, at the farm - Indianola, IA

30 Fosdick’s “The Winners Circle II Online Sale” - MC Online Sales

DECEMBER _______________________________12 B Bar Cattle Bull & Female Sale - Saskatoon, SK

19 The Graven/J Bar J Holiday Classic Online Sale - MC Online Sales

JANUARY _________________________________6 Magness Land & Cattle “Mile High Elite Female Sale”, DoubleTree

Hotel - Denver, CO

7 NALF National Limousin Sale - Denver, CO

8 NALF Annual Membership Meeting - Denver, CO

8 NALF Banquet & Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction, Double Tree Hotel - Denver, CO

9 NWSS Junior Limousin Show - Denver, CO

9 NWSS Open Limousin Show - Denver, CO

10 NWSS Pen & Carload Limousin Shows - Denver, CO

25 Red Carpet Limousin Show & Sale, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds - Sioux Falls, SD

27 Long & Sons Spring Preview & Patron Appreciation, at the farm - Afton, IA

29 Bullis Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale - Burwell, NE

By Dean Summerbell

As we near the end of another year, it gives us pause to reflect

on the 2017 year of activities that altered and illuminated our lives in the world of Limousin.

The livestock market certainly was volatile. It was difficult to predict the

right time for selling feeder calves or for that matter, finished cattle. The market most generally outperformed the futures, but raising cattle was more expensive due to drought. The price of corn remained steady but weak, which helped the feedlots

that suffered big losses in 2016.

It was a year when closeouts of Limousin-crossed calves improved their quality while maintaining a consistent yield. We still have a ways to go to gain a consistent demand for our product, but at least in the Heartland, we produced a better product, especially in the natural market. Remember TLC 65. (Tender Limousin Choice - 65% yield.)

The Heartland, who had the responsibility for hosting the 2017 summer NALJA show in Grand Island, did a yeoman’s job supporting the junior program. The HLA worked hard to provide for the juniors and their families who came to Grand Island. That being said, July 7 at 8:00 p.m. was a date and time I had looked forward to for three years. When all was said and done, “What A Job!” Thank you to the many members who worked, donated, and supported NALJA with their time, efforts, and service.

We also supported Limousin this year by hosting the NALF Hospitality Tent at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) and donating to the Junior CornerPost Project. It was great to see that two-thirds of the exhibitors of bulls in the Yards at the NWSS, as well as many exhibitors on the Hill came from Heartland states. In short, our commitment to Limousin activities remains a priority.

The Heartland has a limited number of rooms reserved at the DoubleTree-

Dean Summerbell thanked Andy Peterson of Osceola, WI, for his service as a Heartland Limousin Association board member the past six years.

Stapleton North (the previous Red Lion) for the 2018 National Western Show in Denver. Negotiating rooms was a challenge. However, we did manage to maintain the FREE breakfast for those who wish to reserve rooms. The room rate for a standard room is $117 with two breakfast buffet meals per room. Contact Dean Summerbell if you wish to reserve a room. The NWSS is a day shorter this year (January 6-10).

We would like to call your attention, and hope you will consider advertising your Limousin business, in the upcoming SOURCE. We will distribute the SOURCE with the January/February issue. The state HLA representative will be contacting Heartland members for their ads.

Beverly and I hope the Christmas Season brings you happiness and good blessings. Take a moment to reflect why the season is so special. May 2018 bring good health and prosperity.

Thank you for your continued support!

The SOURCEis ComingThe SOURCE, an avenue for advertising your farm/ranch, cattle operation,

or herd sires will be included with the 2018 January/February Heart Beat. It’s our goal to have a large number of breeders, commercial cattlemen, and businesses participate in this advertising venue.

This publication is published every two years. It is mailed to everyone on the Heart Beat mailing list, which has now expanded to approximately 5,200 readers. In addition, the SOURCE will be placed on the Heartland Limousin Association display table, which is set up at all Limousin sales and events.

Advertising rates have been discounted for the SOURCE! The rates are very competitive and we hope that you will take advantage of this great opportunity. A full page ad is $450, a ½ size ad is $250, and a ¼ page is $150. All ads are printed in full color and the price includes the design of the ad along with pictures.

For further information, contact Dean Summerbell, HLA Executive Secretary, at 612/963-3799 or any Heartland board member. Mary Quigley will help with the design of the ad or you can send one camera ready. You can contact her at maryRquigley@gmail.com or by calling 405/260-3775.

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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY & ADVERTISING SALES

DEAN SUMMERBELL23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005

Cell: (612) 963-3799e-mail: bjsummerbell@gmail.com

DIRECTORSIOWA

Bob Bosch (515) 491-9163Indianola, IA

SOUTH DAKOTA Glenn Treftz (605) 380-0014

Wetonka, SD

KANSASRandy Corns (620) 750-0924

Altoona, KS

MINNESOTA Casey Fanta (320) 288-6128

Starbuck, MN

MISSOURIShaun Edwards (660) 441-0811

New Bloomfield, MO

NEBRASKA Mark Nutter (308) 645-2514

Thedford, NE

WISCONSINBart Mitchell (608) 553-8070

Boscobel, WI

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Ann Vorthmann (712) 566-2863

31112 Hwy. 6, Treynor, IA 51575-6231

MEMBERS AT LARGEJim Venner

Breda, IA 51436(712) 830-8381

T.J. CallahanCenterview,MO 64019

(816) 215-0482

DEADLINESJanuary/February ..................... Dec. 10 March/April .............................Feb. 10 May/June ................................April 10 Sept./Oct................................. Aug. 10 Nov./Dec. .................................Oct. 10Deadlines are subject to vary.Terms: All accounts due & payable as billed.

EDITOR BEVERLY SUMMERBELL

PUBLISHED AT Modern Litho - Jefferson City, MO

GRAPHIC DESIGN PRECISION MARKETING

Mary Quigley – maryRquigley@gmail.com (405) 260-3775

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OFFICERSJim Venner ............................ PresidentBart Mitchell ................. Vice PresidentBob Bosch ..............................SecretaryRandy Corns ......................... Treasurer

By Bev Summerbell

“Thank You,” an expression of gratitude and acknowledgment for service, is one that we use often when working with members of the Heartland Limousin Association (HLA). However, after 17 years on the job, I thought it was time to take a closer look at what the letters in the word “thank you” really mean to us.

Time is what the HLA members have given over the years. They have dedicated their service to the Limousin breed since we’ve been on the job by putting on

NALJA shows in Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Missouri and Nebraska. In addition, they have supported the Heartland Regional Show by sponsoring awards, working at the shows, and providing food. It was also great to see so many members helping out in the NALF Hospitality Tent during the National Western Stock Show.

Helping is the middle name of our members. They are ready to help wherever and whenever they are needed. An example would be the four couples who

worked tirelessly at this summer’s NALJA show, providing 13 meals to over 500 people per meal. State fair picnics, provided by the state associations, were a highlight throughout the Heartland states. State fairs also give us an opportunity to educate the public about our breed of cattle. I know firsthand from working at the Minnesota State Fair many of the 1,997,320 people who came through the gates during the 12 days of the fair wanted to see and learn about the animals.

All the members of the HLA support each other at shows and sales. It is wonderful to see juniors helping the younger members as they learn to take

care of their animals and show at the various events. It is also great to see so many breeders sitting in the stands at consignment and production sales. The stands were filled this year with Limousin enthusiasts at the state fair open Limousin shows.

Nothing can stop our breed and breeders from continued success! We have cattle that can work for everyone—Purebred, Lim-Flex and Fullblood.

It’s interesting to travel to sales and shows across the Heartland and see the improvements that have been made (especially since Dean and I began raising cattle back in the early 1980s).

Keeping our eye on the goal of promoting Limousin cattle, we are all working hard through word of mouth, social media and print publications. There are

many things to “shout about” including Supreme Champions, great sales, and outstanding close-outs in the markets.

Years of service—17 and counting. It doesn’t seem possible that Dean and I are into our 17th year working for the Heartland Limousin Association. We both

put in 34 years teaching elementary and secondary school, and now we are well into our “second career”. We would not have been able to do this job without the support of our members in the association and their friendship.

Overall, this has been a very positive and unique experience for us. You never know when one door closes (retirement from Anoka-Hennepin District #11),

what will happen when another door opens. I grew up in town without ever having a pet. In 1994 we moved to the country where we had cattle, seven horses, a donkey, two dogs and many barn cats. That was the beginning of my adventure into Limousin cattle.

Unite! If we all unite together, we can continue on the road to success. As I close, I want to end with another huge “shout out” to all our Limousin members—

THANK YOU!

Matt Bruner and Sarah Christensen of White, SD, welcomed their first child, Isaac Matthew, September 13, 2017. He weighed 5 lbs. 11 oz. and was 18 ½ in. long.

Jill Stern and Tom Arnesen were united in marriage September 16, 2017, at the Clark United Methodist Church in Clark, SD. Jill is the daugher of Lynda and the late Delmer Stern of Garden City, SD.

Congratulations to Joe Grotsun and Hannah Schroden who were united in marriage at the Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN, September 23, 2017. Joe is the son of Neal and Cindy Grotsun.

Marty and Elizabeth Foster of Warrensburg, MO, are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Linkyn Tighe. He was born August 12, 2017, weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. and he was 19 in. long.

Elsa Lydia Marie, daughter of Mark and Amanda Beikmann of Palmer, KS, was born July 20, 2017. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19

in. long.

Two-month-old Oaklee Riata Langdeau of Fort Pierre, SD, had her first state fair and cattle show experience at the South Dakota State Fair. Oaklee’s dad, Jay, thought she might be a bit too young to show this year.

Shaun and Brooke Edwards of Fair Grove, MO, announce the birth of their daughter, Koltyr Jane, October 4, 2017. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 1/4 inches. Proud grandparents are Emmett and Debbie Edwards and Bart and Brenda Brackman.

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Juniors from Missouri took part in the Limi Booster Cook-Off competition at the 2017 NALJA show, “Escape to Grand Island.”

Kabobs

1 lb. beef Round Tip Steak, cut in 1-¼ in. thick pieces

½ small red onion, cut into ¾ in. wedges

1 small yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in ½, then crosswise into 1 in. slices

1 small red or green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Marinade

2 T. water

2 T. coarse-grain Dijon-style mustard

2 T red wine vinegar

2 large cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper

Combine marinade ingredients.

Place beef and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat.

Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or overnight, turn occasionally.

Rice

2 tsp. vegetable oil

1 pkg. (6 oz.) wild rice blend

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and butter.

2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms

Heat 2 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

Add mushrooms, cook and stir until tender.

Remove and keep warm.

When rice is done, stir in mushrooms.

Directions

Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes, drain.

Remove beef from marinade.

Alternately thread beef, onion, squash, and pepper evenly onto skewers.

Place on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to10 minutes

Grill 8 to10 minutes over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 10 minutes – for medium rare, 145 degrees, medium, 160 degrees doneness, turning occasionally.

Serve kabobs over wild rice.

STEAK KABOBS & WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS

To Learn More About Fullblood Limousin Visit Our Website:

www.fullbloodlimousinalliance.org

Advantage

Fullblood Limousin are the ideal complement to British-based cattle. The first breed to develop

a docility EPD, Limousin cattle have more than 20 years of documented docility improvement.

Fullblood Limousin DeliverMore to Your Bottom Line

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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 18, 2017. 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 p.m. followed by the meal, awards program and benefit auction.

Call or e-mail Grant and Brenda Anderson, secretary/treasurer, at 641/587-2198 or ganderson@comm1net.net, 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 thanks Lowell Hermon

for preparing the potato salad, fruit salad and baked beans for the state fair picnic. We appreciated the donation of brats from Dave Book and the men who grilled the brats and hot dogs. We would also like to thank everyone who brought bars and cookies for the meal. There was a large crowd of Limousin enthusiasts who enjoyed the delicious meals Sunday evening and again following the show on Monday.

WantedNow is the time to start thinking

about your consignments for the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin sale. December 10, 2017, is the deadline to send in entries for your Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls, open and bred female. The entry fee is $100. The Limousin sale at

the Expo is Wednesday, February 14, 2018. For more information, contact Ann Vorthmann at 712/566-6231 or by e-mail to ann-roger@cattleplanet.com.

Congratulations JuniorsLimousin juniors took part in the

Iowa State Fair 4-H and FFA shows. Alex Faidley of Polk County exhibited the grand champion Limousin steer,

and Carson Walrod of Webster County took home the reserve grand champion banner.

Nick Duckett of Grimes exhibited the reserve grand champion heifer in the FFA All-Other Breeds class.

The 4-H Breeding Beef Show was held August 15, 2017, and Matt Claeys of West Lafayette, Indiana, sorted the cattle in all the breeds.

Boyer Family Recipients of “The Way We Live” Award

Kylie Anderson of Garner exhibited the grand champion 4-H female.

The grand champion 4-H bull at the Iowa State Fair was exhibited by Carson Walrod of Moorland.

The Boyer family of Weldon, Iowa, was one of six Iowa families who received “The Way We Live” award at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. The award was presented to Jason, Amy, Kaitlyn, Konrad and Kasey Boyer Tuesday, August 15.

This award, sponsored by DuPont Pioneer and WHO NewsRadio 1040, was started in 2009 and has recognized 54 Iowa farm families over the years. The recipients are chosen based on their dedication to agriculture and their strong Iowa farm values. Each entrant was asked to submit a short essay describing how the occupation of farming and living on a farm has shaped their lives. Six families were chosen from a total of forty-two entries submitted this year.

Each award winning family receives a prize package of $250, complimentary

admission tickets and free parking at the Iowa State Fair, various coupons, and individual recognition in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center during the fair.

Jason Boyer, his wife, Amy, and their 40 purebred Limousin cows moved from the East Coast to Weldon, Iowa, in 1995. Their goal was to escape the urban sprawl. They purchased 140 acres of land and slowly worked to build up their operation.

In 2001, the family purchased and restored a 1930s hip-roof barn and opened the Harvest Barn Marketplace. The store started with fresh produce and country inspired gifts. Since then it has evolved into a seasonal business with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, fun farm, and delicious food products.

The family began to directly market their products at the Downtown Des Moines Farmer’s Market in 2008. The Boyer family is one of 300 entrepreneurs representing 50 counties across the state of Iowa. The market spans nine city blocks and is held in the Historic Court District. This keeps the entire Boyer family busy every Saturday morning from May-October.

The Boyer’s current farm operation consists of purebred Limousin bulls and cows, feeder hogs, and a small flock of commercial club lambs. The farm also grows crops including corn, soybeans, pumpkins and alfalfa hay.

They are active members of the Iowa Limousin Association, the Heartland Limousin Association and the North American Limousin Foundation.

Bambang Sudarmadji proudly wears his Bosch Limousin cap given to him by Bob Bosch.

Bob Bosch, Bosch Limousin Farms of Indianola, Iowa, enjoyed showing Bambang Sudarmadji, a 61-year-old visitor from Indonesia, their Limousin cattle in September. Bob gave Bambang a “blue Bosch Limousin hat” to take back to the Pacific Islands. The Bosch Limousin crew have been wearing the blue hats for the past 20 years.

Bambang’s daughter, Agatha Crane of Des Moines, Iowa, is working on her Master’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She contacted Bob and

Mary Bosch and stated that her father wanted to visit a cattle farm. She also served as an interpreter for her father, who spoke no English.

Much of the visit centered on the feed provided to the cows and calves. Bob showed his visitors the hay, pellets, tubs and silage. Bambang said that in Indonesia they only feed grass. The visitors toured the farm on the Gator, viewing the calves that had just been weaned.

At the end of the visit, Agatha said that the visit to the farm was

a “highlight” of her father’s visit to the United States. If you travel to

Indonesia, you might see a Bosch Limousin “blue hat.”

Bob Bosch, Agatha Crane of Des Moines, IA, and her father, Bambang Sudarmadji of Indonesia.

Bosch Limousin Farms “Blue Hat” Travels to Indonesia

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Iowa News…Breeders from Iowa and Missouri Exhibit at Iowa State Fair

The Iowa State Fair Open Limousin Show in Des Moines kicks off the

state fair season in the Heartland. The show was held August 14, 2017, on a

beautiful, cool summer day. A total of 19 breeders brought their females and

bulls for judge Shane Lindsey of Prairie City, Iowa to evaluate.

Lowell Hermon Limousin of Carlisle, IA, captured the purebred grand champion female banner with LOHE Dixie Chick 604D, a 3/21/16 daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Trixie. She was the Division IV champion and the Iowa Champion Female.

Female Show

The reserve grand champion purebred female and Division III champion was SL Dreaming Big, a 5/19/16 daughter of MAGS Antelope out of SL Dream On exhibited by Dawson Book of Eldridge, IA.

CELL 6171D, a 3/14/16 daughter of CELL 3211A out of EF Blue J 347R took home grand champion Lim-Flex female honors exhibited by Riley Long, Long & Sons of Afton, IA.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was ATAK Delta Gamma ET, a 3/5/16 daughter of CLF Freedom Force 06Z out of MAGS Ruffles exhibited by Logan Bell of Walcott, IA.

Division WinnersDivision I champion in the purebred

show: JBV Bubbles 702D, a 12/24/16 daughter of Hunts Credentials exhibited by Venner Limousin of Breda, Iowa.

Division II reserve champion: CELL 6602D, a 9/28/16 daughter of Barn Burner exhibited by the Puck Girls of Muscatine, Iowa.

Division IV reserve champion: RGMA Demi, a 4/12/16 daughter of AUTO Black Coffee exhibited by Anderson Limousin of Garner, Iowa.

Division V champion: RMKR Bee Bop, an 11/29/14 daughter of Mr. Tom 711 shown with her 2/17/17 bull at side by Clanton Creek Cattle of Peru, Iowa.

Lim-Flex Class WinnersClass 1: CELL 6496D, a 9/5/16

daughter of PVF Insight 0129 exhibited by Long & Sons Limousin.

Class 2: RGMA Darla, a 4/12/16 daughter of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Anderson Limousin.

Mav VerSteegh, representing the Iowa State Fair, presented the 2017 Limousin Herdsman Award to T.J. and Jake Callahan, Callahan Brothers of Centerview, MO.

Flatland Limousin of Moorland, IA, exhibited the grand champion purebred bull with Flatland Don’t Stop Lookin, a 2/9/16 son of SL Buckmaster out of WFCW 417B. He was also the Division IV champion and Iowa Champion bull.

Bull Show

The reserve grand champion bull honors and the Division I champion went to JBAM Elliot, a 2/17/17 son of DLVL Xerox 023X out of RMKR Bee Bop exhibited Clanton Creek Cattle of Peru, IA.

Callahan Brothers of Centerview, MO, exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex bull with TMCK Dumas Walker, a 1/16/16 son of MAGS Ali out of LFL Peaches.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull was AR Dominator, a 2/18/16 son of MAGS Antelope out of SL Suki’s Belle of the Ball exhibited by Anna Radcliff of Davenport, IA.

Division WinnersDivision II champion in the

purebred bull show was JBV Jack 701D, a 12/19/16 son of ROMN Tuff Enough exhibited by Venner Limousin.

Division III champion was JMIE Dynamite, an 8/16/16 son of BTLE 4020 exhibited by Jamie Smith of New Virginia, Iowa.

Division III reserve champion was RMKR Diplomat 698D, a 5/9/16

son of Wulfs Big Timber exhibited by Bosch Farms of Indianola, Iowa.

Division IV reserve champion was IB Daddy Like, a 4/3/16 son of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Big B Cattle Company of Peterson, Iowa.

Venner Limousin exhibited the Breeder’s Five Best Head.

The traditional pre-show picnic, sponsored by the Iowa Limousin Association, was held Sunday, August 13 in the Limousin stalling barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

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Congratulations to Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS, for taking home the grand champion banner at the Tulsa State Fair with SCAS Divine 935D, a 10/13/16 double black, double polled Lim-Flex daughter of SP The Answer 813 out of SCAS Bethany 377B.

Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, placed first in individual beef, second in individual reasons and was the first place high individual overall at the 2017 Flint Hills Mid-America Classic in Hutchison, KS. She was also a member of the champion Beef team for NEO A&M College in Miami, OK.

Grayce Beck of Fairfield, NE, proudly displays the plaque for the Nebraska champion Limousin female at the state fair open show.

The Keyes children of Knapp, WI, had fun at the Wisconsin State Fair 4-H Show. Blane, 8th grade, Jordyn, college sophomore, and Del, high school

junior, are the children of Jeff and Cheryl Keyes.

Devon Venner, granddaughter of Jim and Becky Venner of Breda, IA, has a new trophy to share with her kindergarten class. She exhibited the grand champion female, Bubbles, at the Clay Co. Fair in Spencer, IA,

September 16.Violet, Lily and Brooke Mitchell took the day off from school to bring their cattle to Milwaukee and exhibit them at the World Beef Expo.

Judge Shane Lindsey of Prairie City, IA, and Justin Venner of Carroll, IA, helped Justin’s 5-year-old daughter, Devon, show her heifer, JBV Bubbles, at the Iowa

State Fair.

Kelsey Amos of Stapleton, NE, and Josie Watts of Fairfield, NE, were busy handing out ribbons and plaques at the Nebraska State Fair open show.

Junior BeatJunior Beat

Emlyn Vorthmann (L) and Mason Shipman (R) had a steady business selling Cub Scout popcorn at their grandparents sale September 30.

Thank you to Miranda Reis and Julia Biscoe for handing out ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair open show. They are the granddaughters of Don and Kathy Biscoe, Green Acres Limousin of Cottage Grove, MN.

Fifty years ago Rod Peterson of Pukwana, SD, won the Senior Beef Showmanship award at the Western Junior Livestock Show in Rapid City, SD. Twenty-five years later his son, Chisum, earned the same title. On October 4, 2017, Delaney won a buckle that says, “Champion Senior Showman” precisely 25 and 50 years after her Dad and Grandpa won the award. Congratulations to the Peterson family!

Memphis Peterson of Pukwana, SD, was named Reserve Champion Beginner Showman at the Western Junior Livestock

Show in Rapid City, SD.

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Seven-week-old Elsa Beikmann enjoys her first Kansas State Fair with brother, Hosmer. They are the children of Mark and Amanda Beikmann of Palmer, KS.

Six-year-old Hayden Holden of Carlisle, IA, helped his uncle, Brian Hait, show a Bosch Limousin bull at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

“It’s raining on my hamburger,” said Rod Peterson of Pukwana, SD, as he viewed his plate of picnic food at the South Dakota State Fair. Judy Symen contemplated whether or not she wanted to stay and eat in the rain.

The great cooks at the NALJA summer show; Bob and Mary Bosch, Roger and Ann Vorthmann, Tom and Charlene Doyle, and Dana and Becky Duckett, prepared 6,550 meals during the week-long event. Their t-shirts explain the rest of the story.

Dean Summerbell, Mark Smith and Corey Wilkins worked the Gaston’s 7 Cross sale on a humid 97 degree day in Caledonia, MO.

Mark Beikmann congratulated Alan Eggenberger and Desiree Garcia of Berryton, KS, for holding the winning

ticket for the grill.

Straw Hat Summit: Gene Raymond, Dean Summerbell, Jerry Meek and Andy Rest enjoy their visit prior to the open show at the Kansas State Fair.

Limousin breeders Herman and Judy Symens of Sisseton, SD, and Tom and Rita Vaughn of Cavalier, ND, congratulated Jerry and Norma Effertz of Velva, ND, on Jerry’s induction into the North Dakota Stockmen’s

“Hall of Fame.”

KLBA President Mark Beikmann held his son, Hosmer, while he draws out the winning ticket for the Traeger Grill sponsored by the Kansas Limousin Breeders

William Long, Long & Sons of Afton, IA, was proud of Emmet, Peyton and Riley for their accomplishments this year showing at the Iowa State Fair.

Two days after their September 16 wedding, Jill (Stern) and Tom Arnesen of Garden City, SD, were out working calves. That’s an interesting honeymoon!

Thanks to Greg and Pam Callahan of Centerview, MO, and their family, Jake, T.J. and Kori, for organizing the hamburger fry after the Missouri State Fair open show. They provided and grilled the burgers.

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An international flavor at the Vorthmann Private Treaty sale, Josemi and Cristina Puncel and their daughters Naroa, 10, and Irune, 8, of Pamplona, Spain, were interested onlookers at the bull sale. Their town is known for the ‘Running of the Bulls.”

Josemi teaches high school Spanish in Treynor, IA.

Limousin Today’s regional representative Andy Rest of Billings, MT, met up with Rob Brawner, Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, NE, at the Vorthmann Sale in Treynor, IA.

Conrad Miller and his son, John, of Butler, OH, have purchased cattle every year at the Foundation Sale.

Stephen Haynes welcomed the Limousin breeders to their pre-sale social Friday, October 6, held at their home in Bowling Green, KY.

Kevin, Lesleigh, Kaeleigh, and Deanne Christensen of Plato, MO, purchased females from the Foundation

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Kansas News…Ticket Drawn for Traeger Grill

Limousin breeders traveled to Hutchinson to exhibit cattle, watch the show and visit with breeders from across the state at the state fair open show. One of the highlights of the show was the drawing of a raffle ticket for the Traeger grill. This was a fundraiser for the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA). They would like to

thank Heritage Tractor of Baldwin City, Kansas, for donating the grill, and Ed Anderson for obtaining the donation.

Alan Eggenberger of Berryton, Kansas, was the lucky recipient of the grill. Although you did not have to be present to win, Alan along with Desiree Garcia, Sara and Amber were in the stands watching the show when the winning ticket was drawn. Congratulations!

In MemoriamDavid Darrell Klamm, 88, of rural

Bonner Spring, Kansas, passed away September 7, 2017. Services were held September 11 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs. He is the

father of Karen (Chris) Campbell of Tonganoxie, Kansas.He was a fourth-generation farmer, working on the

same farm that had been owned by the family since the 1860s. David was a charter member of the Leavenworth County Cooperative, he served on the local school board for eight years, was a member of the Leavenworth County Agriculture Committee, was a lifelong supporter of the Leavenworth County 4-H, and a Leavenworth County 4-H Memory Lane Honoree.

David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy, four children; Andy (Liz) of Hutchinson, Tony (Jeanette) of Bonner Springs, Martin (DeAnna) of Parsons, TN and Karen (Chris) Campbell of Tonganoxie, KS; 10 grandchildren and other friends and relatives.

In MemoriamPhil Shipman, 66, lost his battle with

cancer September 29, 2017, at his home in rural Girard, Kansas. Services were held October 2, 2017, at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard.

Shipman was born and raised in rural Girard, graduating from high school in 1968. He attended Pittsburg State University, Northeastern A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma, and Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

Phil, and his wife, Joyce, owned and operated Shipman Cattle Company near Girard. He also served in the Kansas National Guard. Phil was a member of the United Methodist Church in Girard, the National Farmers Organization, the Kansas Livestock Association, the North American Limousin Foundation, the Heartland Limousin Association, and the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA). He was inducted into the KLBA “Hall of Fame” in 2016. He was also a 4-H leader for more than 25 years and was awarded the “Million Miles Award” by the U.S. Postal Service.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, attending cattle shows, athletic events and traveling to Branson, Missouri.

Phil is survived by his wife, Joyce; his daughter, Lacey (D.J.) McCarley of Girard; his sons Jered (Haley) Shipman of Grandview, Texas and Branon (Sheila) Shipman of Webb City, Missouri; nine grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Congratulations JuniorsMaycee Ratliff, daughter of David

and Michelle Ratliff, of Westphalia ended her senior year and last 4-H state fair competition by taking home the grand champion banner for exhibiting the 2017 grand champion Market Steer. Limousin winners in the 4-H show, held on Saturday, September 9, 2017, were: Tanner

Walden, purebred champion female; Maycee Ratliff, reserve champion; Tanner Waldon, Lim-Flex champion female; Kendall Born, reserve champion; Dexter Small, bred and owned purebred champion female; Cole Youngblood, reserve champion; and Reese Grady, bred and owned Lim-Flex champion female.

In MemoriamMax Ratliff, 82, of Garnett, Kansas,

passed away October 1, 2017. Services were held October 5, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Garnett, Kansas.

He graduated from high school in Westphalia, Kansas, in 1952. He then attended Reisch American School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. Max served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. He and his wife, Margaret, owned and operated the Anderson County Sales Company for many years. It is the oldest self-supporting public auction in Kansas, which is now owned by his son Ron Ratliff and his wife, Christy.

Max was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association, the Livestock Marketing Association, Mirza Shrine Temple, and Masonic Lodge #44.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret; two sons, Ron (Christy) Ratliff of Garnett, Kansas, Randy Ratliff of Nashville, Tennessee; two brothers, Gail Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, Bill (Barbara) Ratliff of Garnett, Kansas; a sister, Jeanie Thompson of McLouth, Kansas; many other family members and friends.

Cogan Schilling enjoyed the Kansas State Fair with his mom, Kaycie. So much to do and see for a little guy!

NALF Board member Gene Raymond of Garnett, KS, discusses a possible commercial bred heifer sale with HLA Board Member Randy Corns of Altoona, KS.

Hotel Rates for theNational Western Stock Show

Now is the time to start planning for the 2018 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. The dates for this year’s Limousin activities are January 6-10. There are many events during these days, including shows, sales, the NALF banquet, Genetics on Ice benefit auction and the NALF annual meeting.

The Heartland Limousin Association has secured a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Stapleton North located at 4040 Quebec St. The rate is $117 and includes two FREE breakfast buffet meals per room.

This hotel features a restaurant, bar and shuttle service to/from the NWSS, as well as to the shopping malls in the area.

The deadline for making reservations is December 8, 2017, in order to qualify for this rate. It is important to note that the hotel requires payment of the first night when making reservations.

Call (800) 222-8733 or (303) 321-6666 and ask for the HLA block when making your reservation. You can also contact Dean Summerbell (612) 963-3799 for more information on the hotel or reservations. If you need to CANCEL your reservation, it is important you contact Dean rather than the hotel. That way the rooms can remain in the block and can be reserved by other Limousin breeders.

The DoubleTree by Hilton–Denver South location at 3203 Quebec St. is the NALF headquarters for the NWSS.

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Kansas News…Limousin Wins Reserve Supreme Bull and Female Banners at the Kansas State Fair

The Kansas State Fair Limousin open show was Thursday, September 14, 2017, at the State Fair Prairie Pavilion in Hutchinson. The breed shows are on a rotational system, and after showing on Saturday for several years, the Limousin show has now been moved back to Thursday.

Judge Kevin Rose of Salem, Illinois, commented on the quality set of cattle exhibited by the Kansas breeders. The grand champion purebred female and grand champion Lim-Flex bull, exhibited by Maycee and Madison

Ratliff of Westphalia, took home the Reserve Supreme grand champion titles in the Supreme drive Saturday, September 16. Maycee Ratliff also won the grand champion banner in the 4-H show September 9 with her crossbred market steer. The duo also teamed up to win the Limousin show at the 2017 Kansas Junior Livestock Show September 30. She went on to be named Supreme Heifer Overall Breeds. McKenna Richardson of Eureka, Kansas, exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin female.

Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia exhibited the junior yearling champion and grand champion purebred female. FWLY Purple Ribbon is a 5/28/16 daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of CLLL Purple Passion 920U.

The reserve grand champion purebred and reserve champion junior yearling was VL Dazzler 633D, a 3/3/16 daughter of Alter Ego out of WLR Aphrodite. She was shown by Taylor Goering of McPherson.

Female ShowJunior heifer calf champion:

Schilling’s Enjoy the Ride, a 3/10/17 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Schilling Cattle of Edson.

Senior heifer calf champion: SCRN Dabi 932D, a 10/22/16 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis exhibited by Maddix Small of Neodosha.

Junior heifer calf champion: Schilling’s Eye Candy, a 3/8/17 daughter of Silveiras SIS GQ 2353 shown by Schilling Cattle.

Junior heifer calf reserve champion: Schilling’s European Girl, a 4/3/17 daughter of PVF Insight 0129, also shown by Schilling Cattle.

Ashlee Corns of Altoona took home the grand and reserve grand champion banners in the Lim-Flex female show. The grand champion and senior heifer calf champion was SCAS Divine 935D, a 10/13/16 daughter of SP The Answer 813 out of SCAS Bethany 377B.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex, owned by Ashlee Corns, was SCS Designer 922D, a 5/22/16 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis out of Schilling’s Bacardi. She was the champion junior yearling.

The grand champion purebred bull was the junior bull calf, Eye Candy 227E, a 4/7/17 son of SCRN Bentley 93B out of SCRN 227B exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Altoona.

Bull Show

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was MRRC Legal 4416, a 1/27/17 son of Colburn Primo out of Riverstone Charmed exhibited by Madison

Ratliff of Westphalia.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull was SCAS Ronald 511E, a 3/10/17 son of Silveiras Style 9303 out of JNKL Daisy 511C exhibited by Ashlee Corns.

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Minnesota News…Livestock Interview Winner

Amber Johnson, Wadena County, was one of the thirteen 4-H Beef Interview winners at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair. 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).

Scholarship RecipientAmber Johnson was also a recipient

of a $2,000 scholarship award given by Cargill. The Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association (MLBA) Scholarship is presented each year to

4-H and FFA youth who are active members and exhibitors during the year of application. The participants are selected on leadership experience and personal growth achievements. Additionally, the scholarship rewards academic excellence and outstanding livestock production.

This year the MLBA awarded a total of $65,000 in scholarships to 41 outstanding youth. The fund comes from donations matched by the MLBA purple ribbon auction proceeds.

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 with his Market Beef was Jordan Hoover of Rice County. He was also a participant in the Purple Ribbon Auction. Zachary Sleiter of Stevens County exhibited the reserve grand champion Market Beef.

Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN, had the grand champion bull with Wulfs Downtown U367D, a 2/16/16 son of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X out of Wulfs Whereabouts 9129W.

Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN, took home the grand champion female banner at the North Dakota State Fair open show July 24, 2017 with Royal Duchess RBGL 601D, a 9/2/16 daughter of VL Apollo 324A out of

Wulfs Amani 3763A

Wulf Cattle was honored with the Limousin Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor awards at the Minnesota State Fair. Pictured are Casey Fanta, Alexia Riley, intern; and Kelly and Wiley Fanta, herdsman. Not pictured: Eric Zeltwanger.

Champions at North Dakota State Fair

Junior exhibitors held a Thrivent Banner at the picnic following the Minnesota State Fair open show. Thank you to Thrivent for sponsoring the picnic.

Minnesota Limousin Association senior members supported the open show and picnic following the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul.

Joanna Moser of Stevens County (pictured) exhibited the 4-H grand champion breeding heifer, and Kaitlyn Snyder of Dakota County took home the reserve grand champion title.

In the FFA show, the grand champion heifer was GROT Dolly

162D exhibited by Justus Moser of the Morris Area FFA. Laura Church of the Randolph FFA took home the reserve grand champion banner with CHHF Daisy 651D.

ThanksMembers of the Minnesota

Limousin Breeders Association enjoyed a delicious picnic following the Minnesota State Fair open show. We would like to thank Roger Wagner for getting the monetary donation from Thrivent Financial for the food. Thanks also to Jon and Lori Moser for preparing the food for the picnic.

Answers:1.) The gentlemen in the middle is Gail “Tubb” Ratliff of Westphalia,

Kansas, president of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA).2.) Ed Slusher of Osage, KS, front row, right, served as vice president of the

KLBA. The gentlemen in the front row, left, was Fred Evans, KLBA board member. *This is a correction from what was printed in the September/October Heart Beat.

3.) The photo was taken from the 1983-84 Member Directory. Thanks to Chris Campbell of Tonganoxie, KS, for sharing this book with us.

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Words from the President

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

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

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

He went on to say, “Don’t just join, but give yourself to the state association. Only then will you discover what’s in it for you. There’s tremendous power in truly committed people. The success or failure of any association is determined entirely by the time and talent volunteered by the breeders.”

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Minnesota News…TGDL Calvin Two-Time Champion Bull at Minnesota State Fair

The grand champion Limousin female was GROT Dolly 162D ET, a 2/28/16 daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of EXLR Molly 605R exhibited by Justus Moser of Morris, MN.

Female Show

Herman Farms exhibited the reserve grand champion female with CHFF Daisy 651D, a 9/9/16 daughter of FC Angels Answer out of DNMK Wildflower 906W. She was the heifer calf champion.

Division WinnersThe junior heifer calf champion was

GROT Eva 172E, a 3/11/17 daughter of MAGS Y-Axis exhibited by Joe Grotsun of Bismarck, North Dakota.

The reserve junior heifer calf champion was FLEX Elsa 721E, a 3/19/17 daughter of S A V Camshaft 2283 shown by Kevin Bachmeier of Selfridge, North Dakota.

The reserve heifer calf champion was CHHF Diamond 654D, an 11/1/16 daughter of FC Angels Answer exhibited by Herman Farms.

The reserve junior yearling was AUTO Deni 212D ET, a 1/4/16 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B exhibited by Joanna Moser of Morris, Minnesota.

The senior champion female was the cow/calf pair exhibited by Wulf Cattle. Red Maple Buffy is a 4/27/14 daughter of SAV Camaro 9272.

Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota had the champion Produce of Dam. They were also named Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder.

TGDL Calvin 08C, a 3/1/15 son of EF Xcessive Force out of CHHF Xplosion repeated as the grand champion Limousin bull at the Minnesota State Fair. He is owned by Minnesota breeders Duff Limousin of Hampton and Herman Farms of Hastings. He was the junior division champion in the 2016 Great Minnesota Get-Together and the senior champion this year.

Bull Show

Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN, exhibited the reserve grand champion bull with Wulfs Command K 136C, an 8/29/15 son Wulfs Yankee K689Y out of Wulfs Shooting Star 6134S. He was the reserve senior champion bull.

The Minnesota State Fair Open Limousin Show was September 2, 2017, at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum in St. Paul. Parker Henley

of Urbana, Illinois, evaluated the cattle exhibited by 11 breeders from Minnesota and North Dakota.

Junior champion bull: TGDL Daredevil 301D, a 3/16/16 don of TW Fire N’ Ice exhibited by Duff Limousin.

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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. A large crowd of Limousin enthusiasts were in the stands watching the show, exhibiting cattle and helping with the meal.

A special thanks to Pam and Greg Callahan and their family for organizing the meal, providing the meat, and helping serve the food. We appreciate T.J., Kari and Jake Callahan for grilling the burgers. 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!

LAG Industries Showcases Products

Bart, Brenda (center), Brad and Nicole Brackman, owners of LAG Industries, have been busy traveling to fairs, shows, and other agriculture events showcasing their products. Most recently, they received the “Grand Champion Outdoor Exhibitor” award at the Kansas State Fair. The criteria for this award consists of appearance of the booth, what the

company gives back to the fair and treatment of the fairgoers. This was the first time they have had a booth at the fair, and they were honored to receive this prestigious award.

LAG Industries was formed in 2015 with the idea that they would open their own steel fabrication shop. The name evolved from the first letters of the names of Brad and Nicole’s children; Lane, August and Gracie.

The Brackman’s purchased a 260’ x 50’ building just outside La Monte, Missouri, focusing on providing quality products. Among the products that they offer are customized livestock feeding systems such

as feed bunks and cradle style hay feeders, continuous fencing, squeeze chutes, adjustable alleyways, cornerless tubs, gates, portable panels, and other livestock equipment for cattle, and sheep/goats. All of their equipment is built in their facility.

They also purchased a CNC Plasma Table and Cutter and a CNC Plate Roller. This enables them to do custom fabrication on many items as well as custom metal wall art, yard signs, fire rings, farm signs, and other custom work.

You can check out LAG Industries on their website, www.lagind.com or you can follow them on Facebook.

In MemoriamJeff Steele, age 53, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at his

home September 25, 2017, following a 10-year battle with cancer. Services were held September 29 at the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville.

He was born in Centerville, Iowa, and grew up on the family farm. He attended Putnam County R-1 High School where he was active in track and FFA, earning his State Farmer’s Degree from FFA in 1982.

Jeff and his family were actively engaged in raising Limousin cattle. His son, Josh, and his daughter, Danielle, showed cattle in their teenage years at the Putnam County Fair and at shows across the Midwest. Jeff and his Dad, Garold

Steele, joined the North American Limousin Foundation early in the beginning of that association and he was also a member of the Heartland Limousin Association.

He worked as a Plant Food manager, first for MFA and then for Fowler Elevator. He is described as being a hard worker, honest beyond reproach and he always kept his word. He knew how to make life and family fun, and he had a forgiving spirit.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 33 years, Angie; his daughter, Danielle (David) Luchsinger, his granddaughter, Danica Sue Luchsinger; his parents, Garold and Sharon Steele; his brother, Jim (Liz) Steele; and a sister, Barb (Jerry) Tilden, all of Unionville, Missouri, many other relatives and friends.

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Missouri News…Missouri State Fair Open Show Titles Awarded

The Missouri State Fair was held Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Sedalia. Judge Cody Lowderman of Macomb, Illinois, evaluated the 70 head of

females and bulls brought to the state fair by 35 exhibitors from Missouri, Kansas, and North Carolina.

Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO, won the grand champion female banner and Division II champion with AUTO Zadie 467D, a 12/4/16 Lim-Flex daughter of AUTO Lucky Strike.

Female Show

The reserve grand champion female and Division II reserve champion was AUTO Countess, a 9/26/16 Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Mikah Edwards of Fair Grove, MO.

Division WinnersDivision I champion: AUTO Exie

213E, a 2/15/17 Lim-Flex daughter of LH Advantage 105A exhibited by Pinegar Limousin.

Division I reserve champion: WLR Ectasy, a 3/12/17 Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Zodiac exhibited by Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, Missouri, and Edwards Land & Cattle Co. of Beulaville, North Carolina.

Division III champion: SEEE Dressed To Impress 905D, an 8/6/16

daughter of SEEE About Time exhibited by Jaidyn Wood of Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Division IV champion: AUTO Donya 207D, a 2/5/16 Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Ash Grove, Missouri.

Division IV reserve champion: RADB Danielle, a 4/29/16 daughter of MAGS Yip exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton, Missouri.

Division WinnersDivision I champion bull: AUTO

Recall 505R, a 1/19/17 son of FC Angels Answer exhibited by Pinegar Limousin.

Division I reserve champion: NAHU Easy Answer 7E, a 1/8/17 Lim-Flex son of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B exhibited by Austin Hunt of Frohna, Missouri.

Division II champion bull: AUTO Striker 159D, a 9/14/16 Lim-Flex son of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B exhibited by Pinegar Limousin.

Division II reserve champion: SEEE Deadliest Catch 920D, a 12/20/16 son of MAGS Antelope exhibited by Scott Edwards of Higginsville, Missouri.

Division IV reserve champion: AUTO Lucky Guy 140D, an 8/4/16 Lim-Flex son of AUTO Lucky Strike 118B exhibited by Baker Limousin of Fulton, Missouri.

Division V reserve champion: Rocking P Tom Tom 702C, a 4/18/15 son of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Ranae Poole of Windyville, Missouri.

The grand champion bull and Division V champion was ELCX Cabin Fever, a 1/3/15 Lim-Flex son of MAGS Xyloid.

Bull Show

ELCX Kings Landing 599D, a 2/12/16 son of MAGS Xyloid, was selected as the Division IV champion and went on to be the reserve grand champion bull.

Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, MO, and Edwards Land & Cattle Co. of Beulaville, North Carolina, took

home both the grand champion and reserve grand champion banners in the bull show.

Limousin enthusiasts June Foster, Mashelle Trimble and Judy Robinson of Unionville, MO, attended the 4-H and FFA shows at the Missouri State Fair with State Fair Queen Natalie Ayers of Green City.

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Champions Selected at Missouri State Fair 4-H and FFA Shows

The Missouri 4-H Limousin and FFA shows took place August 18, 2017, in the Missouri State Fair Donley Arena. Jeff Rhode of Stewartville,

Missouri, served as the judge for both shows. A total of 28 juniors took part in these shows.

The 4-H show had 25 females and seven bulls exhibited. Judge Rhode selected AUTO Donya 207D, a 2/5/16 Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Greene County as the grand champion female.

Lydia Hunt of Perry County exhibited the grand champion bull with Hunts Dominator 35D, a 9/5/16 son of MAGS Y-Axis.

Mikah Edwards of Greene County exhibited the reserve grand champion female with AUTO Countess 400D ET, a 9/26/16 Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Aviator.

Missouri News…

Mikah Edwards was named senior showman and Kole Lewis was selected the junior champion.

The reserve grand champion was SHSK Del Rio 607D, a 4/7/16 son of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Kole Lewis of McDonald County.

4-H

The FFA show featured 10 females and three bulls. The grand champion female was exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield with AUTO Danielle 205D, a 1/22/16 daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B.

The grand champion bull was Rockin P Tom-Tom 702C, a 4/18/15 son of DHVO Deuce 12R exhibited by Renae Poole of Windyville.

The reserve grand champion was TMCK Denali 321D, a 1/17/16 daughter of TMCK 321D exhibited by Clayton Schowe of Warenton.

The FFA showmanship champions were Cody Heavin of Springfield, senior; and Katie Dobson of Fayette, junior.

Poole also exhibited the reserve grand champion bull with Rockin P Earl 605D, a 10/15/16 son of FC Angels Answer.

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Nebraska News…Husker/Harvest Days

Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford exhibited cattle for the 33rd year in a row at this year’s Husker/Harvest Days in Grand Island. They brought three bull calves and two heifers for display. They also had information concerning Limousin cattle and a large TV with videos showing their cattle in the pasture.

There are approximately 600 exhibits on display, making it one of the largest agriculture shows in the nation. RFD-TV was there to cover the action.

Cattlemen’s ClassicThe 2018 Nebraska Cattlemen’s

Classic will be held February 17-25 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 ranch horse competition and sale, draft horse feed team races, a career fair, and a beef cooking contest.

New this year are fees/commission for animals that are entered into the shows and sales. There will be a $150 catalog advertising fee, per animal, and the sale commission rate will be fixed at nine percent. There will also be a $150 fee for consignments of embryos, flushes, semen packages, and pregnant recips with an eight percent commission, the pen of 5 heifers will invoice a $250 fee and a five and a half percent

commission, and the fancy heifer and steer sale will be a $150 catalog fee 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 also have two personal marketing posts on the Classic social media sites. *This does not include promotion for the Classic Sale Features. This advertising option is for your own sale. Consignors will also be listed on e-mail blasts to cattlemen all across the Midwest.

The deadline to enter the 2018 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is November 25, 2017. For more information, contact Ronette K. Bush-

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.

All breed champions receive $300 and $150 for reserve champion. The Supreme Row judging will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018.

ThanksMembers of the Nebraska Limousin

Association would like to thank Gwen Behrends, secretary/treasurer, for bringing the doughnuts and watermelon on the day of the show. We appreciate everyone who came to support the show, both in the ring and in the stands.

Charlie and Nancy Hunt promoted their Limousin cattle at Husker/Harvest Days in Grand Island September 12-14, 2017.

Dan Hunt, Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, NE, enjoyed showing Edward Penty of Yorkshire, England, the Limousin cattle on their ranch September 12, 2017.

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Nebraska News…

Limousin breeders from Nebraska, Minnesota and Kansas brought a quality set of bulls and females to the Nebraska State Fair Limousin Open Show in Grand Island August 30, 2017. The show

was judged by Brandon Callis of Minco, Oklahoma.

Many of these same breeders spent a week in Grand Island in July when they attended the 2017 NALJA “Escape to Grand Island” show.

Ben Spencer also exhibited the reserve grand champion female, AUTO Dana 65D ET, a 4/1/16, daughter of MAGS Aviator out of AUTO Ajay 206A. She was the Division IV champion female.

The Nebraska champion female, selected from Limousin females bred and born in Nebraska, was JAMO Pld Maddie 606D, a 3/2/16 daughter of Wulfs Yellowhammer Y359Y out of JAMO Pld Heaven. She was exhibited by Watts Limousin of Fairfield, ND.

MJ Ms Dolly 17D ET, a 9/2/16 daughter of Cottage Lake Border out of SBLX True Love 918, exhibited by Ben Spencer of Gibbon, NE, was selected as the grand champion female. She was the Division II champion.

The Nebraska reserve champion female was JAMO polled Lucy 706E, a 2/16/17 daughter of LFL Community Chest out of JAMO Pld Ms Loader 8 exhibited by Amos Limousin of Stapleton, NE. She was the Division I champion female.

Nebraska State Fair Crowns Limousin Champions

Female Show

Division WinnersDivision I reserve champion: Wulfs

Ebulient 7035E, a 2/16/17 daughter of Wulfs Abe Y510A shown by Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota.

Division III champion: Wulfs Dorika 6459D, an 8/15/16 daughter of Wulfs Aerosmith 0556A exhibited by Wulf Cattle.

Division IV reserve champion: Schillings Drama Queen, a 3/5/16

daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B exhibited by Lexi Franzen of Brady, Nebraska.

Champion cow-calf pair. Red Maple Buffy, a 4/27/14 daughter of S A V Camaro 9272 exhibited by Wulf Cattle.

Reserve champion cow-calf: GCBL Cowdashian 304C, a 2/23/15 daughter of ENGD Artillery 3511A shown by Watts Limousin.

The Beef Improvement Federation “Seedstock Producer of the Year” Trophy was proudly displayed in the Hunt Limousin Ranch exhibit at Husker/Harvest Days in Grand Island, NE.

The reserve grand champion bull was Wulfs Command K 136C, an 8/29/15 son of Wulfs Yankee K689Y out of Wulfs Shooting Star 6134S exhibited by Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN. He was also the reserve champion 2-year-old.

The grand champion bull was Schillings Civil War ET, a 3/9/15 son of SLGN Yardmaster 125Y out of Carrousels Natasha 3112N exhibited by Kelly Overmiller of Smith Center, KS. He was the champion 2-year-old.

Bull Show

The Nebraska champion and reserve champion honors in the bull show went to Whitwer Limousin of Blue

Springs, Nebraska. These Limousin bulls were bred and born in Nebraska.

The Nebraska reserve champion bull and Division I champion was LASW Mr. Exclusive 04, a 2/10/17 son of Boyers Mr. Boone 141 out of DJKO Astro Lady.

The Nebraska champion bull and Division I champion was LASW Mr. Echo 02E, a 1/20/17 son of Boyers Mr. Boone141 out of JTBO Uppermost 158Y.

In the group classes, the Best Pair of Heifers went to Ben Spencer of Gibbon, Nebraska; and Watts Cattle

of Fairfield, Nebraska, exhibited the Breeder’s Best 5 Head.

The other two on the ballot are Bruce Lawrence, Texas (first term), and Wade Beckman, Idaho (first term).

NALF Nominates Board MembersThe NALF nominating committee has slated the candidates for the 2018

board of directors election. The election will be held during the NALF annual membership meeting Monday morning, January 8, 2018, in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.

Three members from Heartland states are on the ballot for the NALF Board.

Charles LinhartLeon, Iowa(first term)

Randy CornsAltoona, Kansas

(first term)

Curt WieczorekMount Vernon, South Dakota

(second term)

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South Dakota News…Thanks

Members of the South Dakota Limousin Association (SDLA) gathered in Huron for the State Fair open show September 1, 2017. We appreciate the members who helped prepare and serve the food for the picnic on a very rainy day. SDLA members grilled burgers for the lunch following the open show.

Congratulations JuniorsSouth Dakota juniors took part

in the South Dakota Junior Point

Show Association. This year’s top point winner for the Limousin heifer competition was Alexa Montagne of Elk Point. Mitchell Schmidt of Willow Lake was the high point winner in the Limousin steer point contest.

This show was organized to recognize youth who participate in showing livestock throughout the state of South Dakota. Points are awarded to exhibitors, not each individual animal, based on placing in each breed class at different sanctioned shows across the state.

For more information on joining the association, go to www.sdjps.com.

Winter Show DeadlinesThe deadlines for the Black Hills

Stock Show and Sale in Rapid City and the Sioux Empire Farm Show in Sioux Falls are November 15, 2017.

The Sioux Empire Farm Show takes place at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. The Limousin Red Carpet Show and Sale will be Thursday, January 25, 2018. 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 2, 2018. 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.

South Dakota State Fair Has Early Show on a Rainy DayThe South Dakota State Fair open

Limousin show was held in Huron September 1, 2017. Eleven breeders from South Dakota and Iowa exhibited their females and bulls on a rainy day. The rain was a welcome sight for those in the western part of the state who have endured a severe drought this summer.

Brent Murphy of Houstonia, Missouri, judged the show which began at 8:00 a.m. Several breeders from across the state came to watch and support their fellow Limousin exhibitors.

Reserve grand champion honors in the purebred show went to LFLC Dakota 921D, a 7/28/16 son of LFLC Bank Account 701B out of LFLC Dakota Belle 921R exhibited by Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, SD. He was the Division III champion.

The grand champion purebred bull was BL Daddy Like, a 4/3/16 son of DHVO Deuce out of Wulfs Whipped Topping exhibited by Biedenfeld Big B Cattle of Peterson, IA. He was the Division IV champion.

Bull Show

The reserve grand champion and Division II champion was CELL 6542D, a 9/26/16 son of ADLL Axi 3007A out CELL 3310A, also shown by Torgerson Farms.

Torgerson Farms of Artesian, SD, exhibited both the grand and reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bulls. The grand champion was TF Daytona 503D, a 5/3/16 son of MAGS Zarah out of MNM 739Z. He was the Division III champion.

Division I champion Lim-Flex: NOLZ Excel 231E, a 3/25/17 son of L7 1033Y exhibited by Nolz Limousin.

Division I reserve champion: RBCK Eldorado, a 3/26/17 son of CNLZ 68C exhibited by 3 Buck Cattle Co. of Bryant, South Dakota.

Division III reserve champion: ADLL 6573D, a 10/2/16 son of ADL Axi 3007A shown by Torgerson Farms.

Memphis Peterson also garnered the reserve grand champion purebred female honors with L7 Dixieland Delight 604D, a 3/1/16 daughter of FC Angels Answer. She was the Division IV champion and the junior show reserve grand champion.

The grand champion purebred female and the Division II champion was L7 Dancing Queen 680D, a 9/8/16 daughter of Bubba Watson out of L7Yuma exhibited by Memphis Peterson of Pukwana, SD. She was the Division II champion and the junior show grand champion purebred.

Female Show

Division I champion: L7 Emerald City, a 3/20/17 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior exhibited by Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin of Pukwana, South Dakota.

Division I reserve champion: KNLZ Elegance 314E, a 1/30/17 daughter of L7 1033Y exhibited by Nolz Limousin

Division II reserve champion: LFLC Darla 182D, a 9/1/16 daughter of LFLC Big Country 759B exhibited by Ludens Family Limousin.

Division III champion: JLX Daniqua, a 5/16/16 daughter of ROMN Xpect More exhibited by JLX Limousin of Elk Point, South Dakota.

Division IV reserve champion: BI Daphne, a 4/7/16 daughter of SYES Backstage 466B exhibited by Biedenfeld Big B Cattle.

Division V champion cow-calf pair: LLJB Adalida is a 3/24/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by JLX Limousin.

RUNL Stetson 850S exhibited by Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, South Dakota.

Division I reserve champion bull: NOLZ Everest 99E, a 3/19/17 son of ANLZ Top Gun 25C also owned by Nolz Limousin.

Division I champion purebred bull: NOLZ Executive 110E, a 3/1/17 son of

Alexa Montange of Elk Point, SD, was named champion senior showman at the South Dakota State Fair 4-H Show.

Alexa took home the grand champion banner in the 4-H Limousin show with her breeding

heifer, DJ Dazzle Me.

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South Dakota News…

The picnic for all Limousin enthusiasts, sponsored by the South Dakota Limousin Association, was a tad damp at this year’s state fair.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was L7 Every Girl, a 3/8/17 daughter of Prairie Pride Next Step out of Miss L7 543C exhibited by Memphis Peterson. She was the Division I champion and the junior show reserve grand champion.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was DJ Dazzle Me, a 3/12/16 daughter of EXAR Classen out of DJ Roses N Chocolate exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. She was the Division IV champion and also the junior show grand champion Lim-Flex female.

Division I reserve champion: L7 Ever Brilliant 743E, a 2/26/17 daughter of S A V Brilliance 8077 shown by Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Division II champion: CELL 6445D ET, a 9/2/16 daughter of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Torgerson Farms.

Division IV reserve champion: L7 Dacotah Maid 615D, a 3/18/16

daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X exhibited by Delaney Peterson.

Torgerson Farms exhibited the Best Pair of Bulls, bred and owned by an exhibitor.

Junior ShowThe junior show, was judged by

Jake Bloomberg of Midwest, Illinois. The photos from the female show grand and reserve grand champions are pictured in the open show report.

The reserve grand champion steer was a 1,320-lb. son of Addiction exhibited by Mitchell Schmidt of Willow Lake, SD.

The grand champion steer was a 1,395 lb. son of BOJO exhibited by Tyler Bergh of Florence, SD.

Senior showmanship winners were: champion, Alexa Montagne; and reserve champion, Delaney Peterson.

The beginner showmanship winners were: champion, Tyler Bergh; and reserve champion, Memphis Peterson.

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Wisconsin News...

Breeders from Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin, traveled to the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in West Allis for the 25th Anniversary World Beef Expo September 22-24, 2017. The fairgrounds were buzzing with activity with a record number of cattle along with open and junior shows, showmanship, the youth sweepstakes contest, the Elite All-Breeds Sale, and a trade show. Another highlight of the Expo was the fitting clinic put on by Garrett Lampe and Cori Malone, Stock Show University sponsored by Sullivan Supply.

The Limousin open show was held Saturday, September 23. Tyler Cates of Modoc, Indiana, served as the judge for Ring 1; and John Toledo of Visalia, California, judged the cattle in Ring 2. The Supreme Champion Drive was held Saturday evening following the conclusion of the open shows.

Judges for the junior show Sunday, September 24 were Dr. Scott Schaake of Manhattan, Kansas, in Ring 1; and Tyler Winegardner of Lima, Ohio, in Ring 2.

Limousin Breeders from SeveralStates Exhibit at World Beef Expo

The grand champion purebred cow-calf was Sprng Crks Bambi, a 3/26/14 daughter of Warrior out of 035X shown by Lily Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Boscobel, WI.

Female ShowThe grand champion purebred

Limousin was TINY Dorcas ET, a 10/4/16 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled out of EXLR Lady Love 754R shown by Hannah Williamson of Cedarville, Ohio.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was MKJM Deliah 852D, a 9/2/16 daughter of RLBH Air Force One out of EF All In Fun 851A exhibited by Mekayla Massey of London, Kentucky.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was exhibited by Grace Lemanager, Lemanager Cattle of Fairbury, Illinois. FC Denver Girl is a 3/9/16 daughter of Silveiras S Sis GQ 2353 out of YWD Zesty 22Z.

The reserve grand champion title in the Lim-Flex female show went to Legacy Farms of Witt, Illinois, with FC Day Dreamer, a 2/22/16 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303 out of SL Silent Angel.

The grand champion cow-calf in the Lim-Flex show was TGBC Miss Blk Tank 015Y, a 2/26/11 daughter of C L Burbank out of TMCK Miss Black Tank 119U exhibited by Lucianna Reeese, LRF Reese Farms of Jerseyville, Illinois.

Bull Show

The grand champion purebred bull was exhibited by Lily Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Boscobel, WI. Spring Creeks Elmo’s Fire is a 1/15/17 son of Wulfs Apostle out of Sprng Crks Select Stock.

Taking home the reserve grand champion honors in the purebred bull show was Legacys Eastwood, a 1/3/17 son of MAGS Xyloid out of EF Shadow Dancer exhibited by Legacy Farms of Witt, Illinois.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was Legacy’s Duracell, a 10/1/16 son of AUTO Power Plus out of AUTO Brinn exhibited by Legacy Farms.

SL Dreaming Big, a 5/19/16 double black, double polled daughter of MAGS Antelope out of SL Dream On owned by Dawson Book of Eldridge, IA, was named the grand champion Limousin female at the World Beef Expo junior show.

Junior Show

Wisconsin State Fair 4-H ResultsThe Wisconsin State Fair 4-H show was held August 8, 2017, at the state

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Jordyn Keyes of Knapp, WI, took home the reserve grand champion banner in the bred-and-owned show with MRL Dancing Diva 669D, a 10/6/16 double black, double polled daughter of SYES Backdrop 171B out of KLL 4441B.

Blane Keyes of Knapp, WI, was the division champion in the owned show with MRL Dance With Me 651D, a 5/17/16 red, double polled daughter of Beaver Brook Yoakum 580Y out of MRL Apple Jelly 333A.

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Fullblood News…

Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a meeting October 6, 2017. The board met in the afternoon followed by the membership meeting in the evening. Weston Vernon, a local country-western performer from Bowling Green entertained the crowed before and during the roast beef and lasagna dinner.

Stephen Haynes, FLA president, welcomed everyone and introduced the special guests and the consignors

to the Foundation III Sale. He also introduced members of the FLA board of directors in attendance.

Ken Ragsdell, chairman of the advertising committee, gave a report on the venues that have been used to promote and market the Fullblood cattle. In addition to the advertising in print media, a booth with promotional material for Fullblood and Limousin cattle has been set up the past several years at the Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Fullblood Alliance Board of Directors: Ken Ragsdell, Kim Kosmicke, Joe Latendresse, Stephen Haynes and Rod Carver.

Stephen Haynes presented the “Good People” awards to supporters of the Foundation Sale. Recipients were Danny and Connie Crockett, Laura and Jonathan Ray, and Joe Latendresse.

Fullblood Limousin Alliance Holds Meeting in KentuckyLaura Ray discussed the FLA

website, www.fullbloodalliance.org, and the number of “hits” it has received in the past month. She encouraged members to make use of the website to promote their cattle.

Juniors who show Fullbood cattle at the NALJA shows are given $250 to help with the entry fees and expenses during the week. We hope to have more participation in the show next summer in Denver, Colorado. A silent auction was held Friday and Saturday in Bowling Green to raise funds for the junior program. Thanks to everyone who supported the juniors with their donations and bids.

Nominations for officers were presented and they are: Stephen Haynes, president; Bob Stone, vice president; Joe Latendressee, treasurer; and Kim Kosmicke, secretary. Six people were nominated for the two open seats on the board of directors. They are: Ken Ragsdell, Betty Williamson, Tom Anderson, Kevin Christensen, Ron Coger and Ryan

Reed. Ballots will be mailed to all paid members of the FLA. They can either be mailed in or brought to the next meeting in January. We would like to thank Dustin Sneed of Kansas and Ken Ragsdell of Missouri, retiring board members, for their years of service to the FLA.

The next FLA meeting will be held January 20, 2018, in Branson, Missouri.

John and Eva Post, Posthaven Limousin of Alma, Ontario (right) thanked Melburn Wood for his purchases on the Foundation Sale. They are pictured with Lee Bissell and Tom Wood, all of Ringgold, LA.

In MemoriamRichard A.L. Vorthmann, 96, of Treynor,

Iowa, passed away October 10, 2017, at Risen Son Christian Village. Services were held Friday, October 13 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor.

He was born and raised on the family farm and graduated from Trynor High School. He was a lifetime farmer, a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, a member of the Treynor Optimist Club, the Westfair Board of Directors, and was a township clerk.

Richard enjoyed fishing, playing cards and school sporting events. His family was honored as a WOW Farm Family of the Week and Richard was featured in the television series “Profile of a Farmer.” A highlight for Richard was being recognized at the 2016 Iowa State Fair as the “Iowan of the Day.”

He is survived by two sons, Roger (Ann) Vorthmann and Bill (Ann) Vorthmann, daughter, Lynette (Doug) Steele, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.

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LV Bar Ranch of Plainville, Kansas, the southern division of Lonely Valley Seedstock of Creston,

Nebraska, held their first Limousin and Lim-Flex production sale at the Plainville Livestock Auction Saturday, September 16, 2017.

The Settje Family, owners, have committed the last 30-plus years in the production and promotion of Limousin cattle. Their new division, named LV Bar Ranch, managed by Mike Smith and his family, will serve as another location and source for commercial and purebred cattlemen alike.

Customer service is their number one priority. They offered free delivery to central locations anywhere in the lower 48 states and also free financing to any qualified buyer through the year 2017. Their website, www.lonelyvalley.com, will give up-to-date information on what is going on at the Lonely Valley location in Nebraska as well as the LV Bar Ranch in Kansas.

The sale was held in the new Plainville Livestock Auction. The sale featured the dispersal of the entire fall-calving cowherd. This was done to simplify the operation and focus on the spring-calving cowherd. Bidding took place by those in attendance as well as those online. Auctioneer Bruce Brooks began the sale at 12:30 and by 4:00 p.m., 232 lots had sold to buyers from across the country.

Semen packages were offered on LVLS Bank Account 8116B, a 1/24/14 son of MAGS Wazowksi out of LVLS Wilma 8116W. Packages totaling $16,500 were purchased by: Brown Land & Cattle of Diamond, MO; Beckman Land & Cattle of Idaho Falls, ID; White Valley Limousin of Adair, OK; Owen Land & Cattle of Hornbeak, TN; Linhart Limousin of Leon, IA; Coleman Limousin of Charlo, MT; Edwards Land & Cattle of Beulaville, NC; Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, CO; Woodard Land & Cattle of Callhan, CO; P Bar S of Sand Springs, OK; and Sullivan Farms of Dunlap, IA.

The high-selling lot was LVLS 157C, a 3/11/15 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of WZRK Atlas 8012A out of WFL Red Future 078Y.

Sullivan Farms purchased the female bred to MAGS Apple Jack for $4,500.

The high-selling bull was LVBR Doctor Who 600D, a 2/9/16 double black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% son of MAGS Unreal out of Wolf Creek New Day 5242. Warren Grfeller of Russell, Kansas, purchased the bull for $4,400.

Spencer Braun of Newton, Kansas, had the final bid on LVBR Dax 605D, a 3/17/16 red, double polled purebred 87% son of WZRK Atlas 8012A out of RRDC 172X for $4,000.

White Valley Limousin purchased the five open fall females born October 2016 sired by MAGS Apple Jack for a total of $12,000.

White Valley also purchased LVLS 80C, a 3/29/15 double black, double polled purebred daughter of JCL Lodestar 27L out of RRDC 179Z for $3,000.

Jeff Hicks of Joplin, Missouri, purchased LVLS 31C, a 3/15/15 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of MAGS Unreal out of Wolf Creek Plainsman 9713 along with her 3/27/17 black, polled heifer by MAGS Back Room 111B for $3,150.

Several firms purchased multiple lots, including: Lance & Emily Reed of Rafter R Cattle of Plainville, Kansas, with 17 pairs; and Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Boscobel, Wisconsin, with14 pairs.

Averages:Semen Packages .........................................$16,5009 Bulls ......................................................... 3,1945 Open females ............................................. 2,400110 Spring pairs ............................................2,25816 Fall pairs ................................................. 1,90325 Spring bred females ...................................1,88553 Fall Bred females ...................................... 1,71913 Others ......................................................1,150Total: 232 Lots ......................................................$2,109Auctioneer: Bruce BrooksSale Management: R&R MarketingSale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting,& MC Marketing Management

LV Bar Ranch Holds First Sale in Plainville

Heartland Sale Reports

Warren Grfeller of Russell, KS, purchased the high-selling bull at the LV Bar sale in Plainville.

Jonah, Mike and Cole Smith, along with Chad Settje, thanked Spencer and Gavin Braun of Newton, KS, for their purchases of a high-selling bull and spring bred cows from the LV Bar sale.

Chris and Kelsey White of White Valley Ranch, Adair, OK, bought several lots. Mark, Mike and Chad Settje, along with sale manager, Randy Ratliff, thanked the Whites for their support.

The Smiths and Chad Settje appreciated Leland Richards and Rick Cotkroft of Salina, KS, for their purchases at the LV Bar sale.

Lance Reed of Rafter R Cattle, Plainville, KS, was the volume buyer of 17 pairs from the LV Bar sale.

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Gaston’s 7 Cross Ranch held their Fall Spectacular Inaugural Elite Seedstock Production Sale

September 23, 2017, at the ranch near Caledonia, Missouri with guest consignors: Buck Ridge Cattle Co. of Rogersville, Missouri; M&R Limousin of Bourbon, Missouri; T Hill Limousin of Dover, Arkansas; Grandview Acres Limousin Farm of Rogers, Arkansas; Owen Cattle Co. of Hornbeak, Tennessee; Riverside Valley Farm of Hohenwald, Tennessee; and Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa.

A warm day greeted the sale goers to the Gaston’s 7 Cross Ranch with temperatures in southeastern Missouri nearing 100 degrees. This was unusual for this late in September. The sale featured Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus, and Sim-Angus bulls, pairs, and open heifers. In addition, 70 commercial females were also offered. The majority of the commercial females were AI’d by top studs from Genex and Select Sires.

Rick Gaston was the 2016 Missouri Limousin Breeders Association “Commercial Producer of the Year.” He has been in the cattle business for 35 years raising commercial cattle. He began using Lim-Flex

genetics to increase the quality of his herd using AI and ET techniques.

A unique feature to the sale was the judging of seven pens of three heifers offered for sale. The buyer of the lead heifer in the “Pen of Three” heifers, picked by the judge, and the seller of that pen split a $1,300 jackpot. The winning pen was consigned by Buck Ridge Farms. The buyer of the lead heifer in that pen was Mark Barker, Diamond Hill Cattle Co. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who purchased HBRL Diamond 6120D, an 8/22/16 homozygous polled, homozygous black Lim-Flex 56% daughter of MAGS Zodiac out of SBLX Zconcept for $3,800.

Fosdick Cattle of Fairbury, Illinois, purchased the high-selling pregnant recip, a Lim-Flex 38% double polled, double black sired by BSF Hot Lotto 1401 out of MAGS Walkin consigned by Linhart Limousin for $3,500.

Gates Limousin of Absorkee, Montana, purchased three IVF Embryos consigned by Gaston’s 7 Cross Ranch for $400 each. The Lim-Flex 50% embryos will be doubled polled, double black sired by SAV Ten Speed 3022 out of HBRL Xcuse Me 004X.

The high-selling bull was 7X Don One, a 9/7/16 homozygous black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 70% son of Highland Boston out of M&R Monica. Alan Barbre of Granby, Missouri, purchased one-half interest in the bull consigned by Gaston’s 7 Cross Ranch for $3,250.Averages are not available at the time of publication.Sales StaffAuctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” BoothSale Consultant: Grassroots Consulting& Helton Consulting

Gaston 7 Cross Holds Fall Spectacular Inaugural Production Sale

Heartland Sale Reports

Rick Gaston welcomed the crowd to the Gaston’s 7 Cross Sale near Caledonia, MO, September 23.

Darrell and Norma Jannin of Perryville, MO, purchased a bull from the Gaston 7 Cross Ranch Sale.

Sam Wagner of Villa Ridge, MO, purchased several lots at the 7 Cross Sale. Attending the Gaston’s 7 Cross Ranch sale with Sam Wagner (middle) were Timmy, Joel, and Conny Neubert; Aurica Coroama, Lidia’s mother, Miriam and Lidia Neubert of Potosi, MO.

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Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, Iowa, held their 15th annual “Focus on Family Values” private

treaty sale Saturday, September 30, 2017. Buyers from Iowa, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin bid in person or on the phone on the females, bulls and steers offered by Roger, Ann and Deb Vorthmann.

It was a beautiful day in Iowa for the sale, which was held at the farm. Bidding began at 10:00 a.m. and the sale ended at 2:00 p.m. with the “bid-off ” of the contending bidders.

Bidding was brisk on the top-selling bull, Alter Ego, a 1/15/13 black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75% son of EF Xcessive Force out of CJSL Tequila Sunrise 7003. Brad Davis of Brownwood, Texas, and Counsil Family Limousin of Madisonville, Texas, had the final bid of $8,000 for full possession and one-half semen interest.

Lammert Farms of Treynor, Iowa, purchased VL Empower 712E, a 2/2/17 red, homozygous polled son of Alter Ego out of TREF X-Plicit 688X for $4,750.

VL Dice 646D, a 4/18/16 black, homozygous polled son of Alter Ego out of VL Zarah 2214Z was purchased by Steve and Fritz Baier of Griswold, Iowa, for $4,500.

The top-selling open female was VL Empress 743E, a 5/2/17 double black, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 69% daughter of Alter Ego out of AUTO Woodsey 429Z. There was a lot of bidding on this heifer, including several on the phone. Logan Chachere, a repeat buyer of Dayton, Texas, won the bid-off with a final bid of $9,750.

Rod Vogel of Tipton, Ohio, purchased VL Eve 703E, a 1/21/17 red, double polled daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Wixie for $4,500.

Also bringing $4,500 on the sale was VL Easy on the Eyes 713E, a 2/10/17 double black, double polled daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Aretha 317A. She was purchased by Audrey Brawner of Wood Lake, Nebraska.

Volume buyers included Casey and her sister, Allison Black of Treynor, Iowa, who took home four steers; Nick Duckett of Grimes, Iowa, who bought a heifer and two steers; and the Baier family who purchased a bull and a heifer.Averages:7 Bulls .........................................................$4,4649 Heifers ........................................................4,02812 Steers ........................................................1,238Total:28 Lots ........................................................$2,941Sale Consultant: MC Marketing Management

Vorthmann Limousin Sells Cattle into Seven States

Heartland Sale Reports

Ava Konz of Oakland and Allison Black of Treynor along with Emerald Nelson, Ella and Ashlyn Vorthmann of Treynor all bought steers from Roger and Ann Vorthmann.

Deb Vorthmann thanked Audrey Brawner of Wood Lake, NE, for her purchase of a heifer.

Nick Duckett of Grimes, IA, purchased two steers and a heifer from Roger Vorthmann at the VL Private Treaty Sale.

Barb, Bradley, Steve, Paige and Fritz Baier, Entropy Farms of Griswold, IA, purchased a bull from the Vorthmanns. Paige also purchased a show heifer.

Kyle, Jason and Austin Moss of Treynor purchased a bull from Roger Vorthmann.

International Limousin Congress Coming to America

The 2018 International Limousin Congress (ILC),

hosted by the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF), will be held in Denver, Colorado, July 19-27. This international event is held every two years. It began in France in 1973 and has traveled to numerous countries, including: Argentina, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Canada, France, and the United States.

The main objective of this organization is to network with the world’s elite Limousin breeders while coordinating international research efforts and highlighting efforts that have been made for the benefit of the Limousin breed throughout the world.

The ILC prides itself on being an event that not only serves as an opportunity to exchange industry knowledge, but also a memorable experience to learn about a new culture while gaining lasting friendships.

This year the United States will serve as the host country. Among the highlights will be a visit to the Rocky Mountain National Park where the guests will have an opportunity to view the wildlife and scenery; a stop at the Greeley Hat Works, which started back in 1909, and continues today providing custom-made hats; a trip

to the Cheyenne Frontier Days where participants will attend the rodeo, which has been an annual event in Wyoming since 1897; and a tour of the 70 Ranch which is working together with Colorado State University scientists to study the use of subsurface drop irrigation and its impact on crops and water usage.

There will also be tours of Limousin ranches, feedlots and research facilities. Some of the Colorado hosts will be Kevin Ochsner, host of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen program on RFD-TV, and his family; Magness Land & Cattle, who purchased their first Limousin bulls back in 1981; and Running Creek Ranch, who have been producing cattle for 36 years.

Contact NALF if you are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience where you will have the opportunity to meet Limousin breeders from across the world.

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Stephen, Emily and Carter Haynes, A C H Holdings LLC of Bowling Green, Kentucky,

hosted their third annual “Foundation Sale” October 7, 2017, at the United Producers Sale Facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Guest consignors were Cherry Grove Limousin Farm, GrandView Farms, Kentucky River Limousin, Portwood Family Limousin and Rolling Oak Farm, all from Kentucky; Jarnagin Limousin, Tennessee; Anderson’s Red Limousin Farms, Pennsylvania; Crockett Rose Branch Farm, Missouri; Diamond W Ranch and Broken Slash L Ranch, Oklahoma; Double R Limousin, Kansas; and Webb Farms, Alabama. Canadian consignors included Posthaven Limousin, Brown Eden Limousin, Denison Limousin, Elm Grove Limousin and Orbit Valley Limousin.

“A Night at the Farm” dinner and social was held the night before the sale. Everyone was treated to a delicious roast beef and lasagna dinner made from

100% Fullblood Limousin beef from the A C H cattle on their farm.

The top-selling lot was the featured bred heifer consigned by A C H Holdings LLC. DWR Polled Gillian 137D is a 3/31/16 homozygous polled Fullblood daughter of Rockin’ R Excalibur 4B out of DWR Top Girl 209A bred to ACHH Diamond 82D. Ken Ragsdell of Rolla, Missouri, purchased one-half interest and no possession in this female for $7,500.

Another popular bred female was JL 14-Karat Gold 135C, a 5/15/15 homozygous polled Fullblood daughter of Lenape Power Fix out of JL Poll Febee consigned by Jarnagin Limousin of Mascot, Tennessee. Melburn Wood of Ringgold, Louisiana, purchased this female for $5,200. He was the volume buyer with 19 lots.

Wood also bought the two other top-selling bred females in the sale. JL Tristy 221Y, a 10/17/11 polled Fullblood daughter of Posthaven Polled Tristan out of JL Poll Maggie, consigned by Jarnagin Limousin, was purchased for $5,000. She sold bred to JL Markssman 65C.

Elmgrove Carolina, a 4/14/16 horned Fullblood daughter of Pub out of Gold Manor Allison bred to Posthaven Yellowstone HP, consigned by Elm Grove Limousin of Elora, Ontario, brought $4,900 from Melburn Wood.

Crockett Rose Branch of Lamar, Missouri, and A C H Holdings LLC teamed up to buy the top-selling cow-calf pair for $6,000. CCPV Polled Utopia, a 4/6/08 polled, Fullblood daughter of JELU Polled Trademark 620 out of PJSR Pallas 406P sold with her bull sired by ACHH Golden Boy 03B at side.

This pair was consigned by Double R Limousin of Richmond, Kansas.

The top-selling open female was Denison Poll Dylana, a 5/1/16 polled Fullblood daughter of PUB out of Denison Poll Barbara consigned by Denison Limousin of Kingston, Ontario. Bidding was brisk on this popular female, and when the final gavel came down, Jason Tabor of Princeton, West Virginia, had the bid at $5,000.

The top-selling bull was ACHH New Cotton 175C, a 4/25/15 homozygous polled Fullblood son of FSV Polled Newstar 730X out of CCPV Yevon. He was consigned by A C H Holdings LLC and purchased by James Caraway of Princeton, Kentucky, for $3,400.

Averages:2 Bred cow-calf pairs ....................................$5,6502 Bred Fullblood females (½ interest) .............5,62517 Bred Fullblood females ..............................3,9654 Fullblood bulls ............................................2,87518 Open Fullblood heifers ..............................2,5009 Bred purebred females .................................2,3723 Purebred bulls .............................................2,2332 Bred Lim-Flex females .................................2,2504 Bred purebred cow-calf pairs .......................2,2125 Open purebred heifers .................................1,5401 Open percentage heifer ................................1,5004 Commercial heifers ........................................8256 Fullblood embryos ..........................................350Total:67 Lots ........................................................$2,957Auctioneer: Carroll T. CannonSale Consultant: Helton Consulting

The Foundation III Sale Attracts Buyers from Several States

Heartland Sale Reports

Ken Ragsdell of Rockin’ R Limousin Ranch, Rolla, MO, purchased the high-selling bred female at the Foundation III Sale.

Stephen Haynes (right) thanked Melburn Wood of Ringgold, LA, for his volume buy of 19 lots from the Foundation III Sale.

Jason Tabor and friend Kristie Brown of Princeton, WV, purchased several high-selling females offered in the Foundation III Sale.

Stephen and Emily Haynes welcomed new Limousin buyers Chris and Samantha Conner of Stuart, VA, who purchased three Fullblood females.

Mission Statement of the Heartland 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.

The McPhetridge family, Rolling Oak Farm of East Bernstadt, KY, were consignors and buyers at the sale. Pictured are Travis and Tonya with their daughters, Jaden and Kylie, and

Terry McPhetridge.

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