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CAB Brand Achieves Record Sales for 9th Consecutive Year
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President: Richard Hurst Vice President: Scott Anderson Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Kevin Rose
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Crystal Award Presented to Keegan Cassady The Crystal Award was presented at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show Awards Ceremony on July 17 in Tulsa, Okla. Keegan Cassady of Normal was named the top girl in contest performance. Keegan competed in prepared speaking, extemporaneous speaking, team sales, career development, photography, judging, cook-off, and quiz bowl. “Receiving this award means so much to me. Ever since I heard about it at my first junior nationals, I made it a goal to receive it one day,” Keegan said. “Contests have always been my favorite part of junior nationals so being rewarded for something I work hard on and enjoy is amazing.” Keegan’s advice to young juniors is to get involved as soon as possible. “The older you get the tougher it is, so start early and be ahead of the game. I know that specifically public speaking can be scary, but if you start early, it is way easier,” she added. The Crystal Award is sponsored by the American Angus Auxiliary and is awarded to the highest placing male and female junior Angus member in all the contests held at the NJAS.
American Angus Association Announces the Ten Illinois Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Illinois recorded a total of 1575 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2015, which ended Sept. 30, according to Richard Wilson, Association interim chief executive officer. The 10 top recorders in Illinois are: Musgrave Angus, Griggsville; Sundberg Farms, Mendota; Pasture View Farm, Dunlap; Curtin Land & Cattle, Blue Mound; Panther Creek Ranch, Bowen; Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington; Prairie View Farm, Gridley; Sauk Valley Angus, Rock Falls; Werner Angus, Cordova; Tomlinson Farms, West Frankfort. Angus breeders across the nation in 2015 registered 320,362 head of Angus cattle. “Our growth this fiscal year continues to demonstrate strong demand for Angus genetics and solidifies our long-held position as a leader in the beef cattle industry,” Wilson said. “These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry.
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Many thanks to our friends and customers for a great 2015!
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Reg: 18216154 | DOB: 1-4-15 Sire: Dameron C-5 American Classic MGS: EXAR 263C - Dam has put a bull in Express Ranches champion carload as well as raising eye catching show heifers
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2015 Indiana State Fair Open Angus Show Reserve Senior Calf Champion Shown by Olivia Wilson
This October heifer was named Reserve Senior Calf Champion at the 2015 Indiana State Fair Open Angus Show. WCC Blackcap B114 is owned by Olivia Wilson of Ogden.
NJAA Announces New Age Rule for Competition Angus youth who are eight years old can now exhibit cattle at Angus-sponsored shows. Eight-year-old members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) are now eligible to show at Angus-sponsored competitions across the country. The new age rule, approved by the American Angus Association Board of Directors and the National Junior Angus Board (NJAB), takes effect Jan. 1, 2016. “The recent change to age requirements will allow Angus juniors who are eight years old on Jan. 1 to be eligible to compete at our nationwide shows,” says Jaclyn Clark, Association director of events and education. The NJAA sponsored more than 50 junior shows during the past year, involving nearly 5,000 Angus youth. According to the new rule, an exhibitor’s birthdate must fall between Jan. 1, 1995, and Dec. 31, 2007, to compete and be either a junior, regular or life member of the American Angus Association. Major NJAA-sponsored competitions include the Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic, Western Regional Junior Angus Show, Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show, Atlantic Nationals, Northwest Preview, the All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity and the National Junior Angus Show. However, the Association cannot guarantee this will occur at all upcoming events, depending on planning stages of the shows, and if there are questions, you should contact the show office directly. For a complete listing of upcoming shows and events, entry deadlines and requirements, visit www.angus.org or contact the Association’s events and education department by calling 816-383-5100.
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Certified Angus Beef Brand Achieves Record Sales for 9th Consecutive Year Consumer demand for original brand of beef leads to opportunities for licensed partners. Certified Angus Beef LLC reported record sales of its signature Certified Angus Beef® brand for the ninth consecutive year, marketing 896 million pounds of product in fiscal 2015, ending Sept. 30. It’s also the 11th straight time the brand’s network of more than 17,500 licensed partners achieved year-over-year growth. The 1.6 percent increase represented an additional 14 million pounds of product. “In spite of tight supplies and record high prices for a big part of the year, these results continue to drive home the fact that consumers’ purchasing decisions are not based on price alone,” said brand president John Stika. “Rather, it is a price-value decision that they make. Especially as food costs rise, consumers are willing to pay a slight premium for brands that deliver consistently higher quality.” Monthly sales records and category growth Three of the brand’s five best sales months in its 37-year history – August, July and May– were in fiscal 2015, each exceeding 80 million pounds and reflecting a promotional focus by licensed partners during summer grilling season. For eight months in fiscal 2015, sales exceeded those for the same month in fiscal 2014. Sales of premium steak items (middle meats) totaled 206 million pounds, while sales of end meats grew by more than 14.5 million pounds. Ground beef sales increased 3.5 percent, illustrating the enduring appeal of premium burgers and ground beef ’s versatility and convenience in home-cooked meals. The brand’s Prime extension grew by nearly 2 percent, to achieve its highest level of sales since it was introduced in 2000. The brand’s Natural line also saw steady growth of 1.4 percent. Success across divisions Foodservice partners blazed the trail for growth with a sixth consecutive year of divisional record sales. In fiscal 2015, foodservice sales totaled 330 million pounds – a 10.6 percent increase. Nearly two-thirds of licensed foodservice distributors purchased more branded product than they had a year ago, demonstrating the brand’s ever-growing relevance to chefs, restaurateurs and patrons. Quality-focused retailers continued to represent the largest portion of brand sales: 41 percent, totaling 367 million pounds sold to shoppers. Grocery partners featuring items in its circulars, helping answer the “what’s for dinner” dilemma, enjoyed the most sales. Brand partners in 52 countries tied its record, set last year, by matching the 120 million pounds sold. Licensed partners in Mexico, the Middle East and Central and South America, in particular, demonstrated notable success in marketing the brand’s premium beef to discerning restaurant and retail customers. Marinated fajitas, marinated tri-tips and precooked pot roast were key items driving growth of branded value-added products to its second highest level in the brand’s history. With sales of 23.5 million pounds, an increase of 6.5 percent over last year, processors responded to growing demand for high-quality convenience meals for both foodservice and retail customers. A variety of factors, including a historically small total U.S. cowherd, caused the number of Angus cattle to decline more than 8 percent this year. However, thanks to an overall, higher-quality herd, the supply was there to accommodate record brand sales. In fact, ranchers achieved a record-high acceptance rate (cattle meeting all of the brand’s standards) of 27.5 percent, which translated to an additional quarter-million cattle qualifying for the brand, or an additional 64 million pounds of branded product available.
ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. A reliable business partner is difficult to come by. At the American Angus Association®, a team of skilled Regional Managers can guide your operation toward success. Contact Casey Jentz to locate Angus genetics, select marketing options tailored to your needs, and to access Association programs and services. Put the business breed to work for you.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015
FOCUS ON THE FUTURE SALE Lexington, Illinois
Dameron Northern Miss 505 ...
Dameron Lucy 526 ...
January, Style
Dameron Miss Evergreen 579 ...
March, Dameron First Impression
February, Classen
Dameron Bardot 528 ... February, American Classic
Dameron Northern Miss 564 ...
Dameron Lucy 563 ...
Dameron Lucy 5119 ...
Dameron Miss Evergreen 5170 ...
March, Double Black
Dameron Northern Miss 5103 ...
April, Style
April, Dameron First Class
March, Classen
May, Dameron First Class
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Lexington, Illinois • www.dameronagus.com 309.365.8288 • mobile: 309.261.2191 Jeff Dameron: 309.532.2000 •jeff_dameron@yahoo.com Cody Bock: 309.360.1209 www.illinoisbeef.com
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