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ILLINOIS ANGUS
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: David Jenkins Vice President: Carla Jurgenson Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Joel York Bureau County: John DeRycke Central Illinois: Luke Lemenager Illinois Valley: Open Lamoine Valley: Tracy Rawlings Logan County : Carla Jurgenson Northern Illinois: Jarad Carroll South Central: Richard Hurst Wabash Valley: Shaye Harre Directors at Large: Grant Bedel TJ Curtin Jim Marsh Bradley Walter Kyle Buetke Jeff Dameron Chris Cassady Clay Sellmeyer Dan Naughton Greg McClure David Mool Lee Stremsterfer
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Lee Rincker Engages in Premiere Education at Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) Drew Mickey Earns Junior Silver Award Ashlyn Mool Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards 2022 Central Illinois Angus Association Preview Show 2022 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field 2022 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show 2022 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show 2022 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show 2022 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show 2022 Southwestern Wisconsin Angus Classic Show Angus Raids Lubbock — Juniors Gather for 2022 Raising the Bar Conference
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ON THE COVER Photo taken of Emily Kiesewetter 2022 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston.
UPCOMING EVENTS Visit the Events page at www.illinoisangus.com for a list of upcoming events and Angus sales this fall and winter.
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Betty Haynes Director of Communications Illinois Beef Association 2060 West Iles Ave., Suite B Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-4280 betty@illinoisbeef.com www.illinoisbeef.com
Lee Rincker Engages in Premiere Education at Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) Lee Rincker, Savoy, Ill., was one of twenty-six American Angus Association® members from across the country that attended the 2022 Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) June 13-17. The annual event is hosted by the American Angus Association and funded by the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef® brand (CAB®). BLI provides Association members the opportunity to experience the beef value chain from pasture to plate. Participants began the week at the American Angus Association in St. Joseph, Missouri. While at the breed’s headquarters, attendees met with staff to learn about the many departments and programs housed within the Association. Several Association employees offered insights, including Mark McCully, American Angus Association chief executive officer, Kelli Retallick-Riley, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) president and Brett Spader, Angus MediaSM president. Following their time in St. Joseph, attendees visited Tiffany Cattle Company in Herrington, Kansas. Here, Shane Tiffany, Tiffany Cattle Company co-owner, explained the intricacies of cattle feeding and marketing. Attendees learned how their decisions, specifically as seedstock producers, can influence cattle’s performance in the feedyard. For the second portion of the trip, the group traveled to Ohio to continue studying the beef value chain. Participants explored the impact of genetics in the beef industry at Select Sires, and the role value-added products play in marketing CAB® at Hudson Meat Company. The final days of the experience were spent at the CAB® brand headquarters in Wooster, Ohio. In Wooster, attendees were welcomed to The Culinary Center by John Stika, CAB® president. From a virtual packing plant tour to a hands-on beef fabrication demonstration in the meat lab, participants followed the entire process of putting a CAB® steak on the dinner table. During a week fully immersing themselves in the industry, the BLI class realized how the cattle they raise influence the industry well beyond their pasture. “Educational opportunities like Beef Leaders Institute are incredibly valuable for our members,” said Jaclyn Upperman, Angus Foundation executive director. “We are proud to support programs that build strong leaders for the Angus breed.”
Drew Mickey Earns Junior Silver Award Drew Mickey, Taylorville, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Mickey is the 16-year-old son of Jon and Carla Mickey and attends Taylorville High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association. He has participated in state and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Mickey participated in creative writing, public speaking, livestock judging, Skill-A-Thon, quiz bowl, extemporaneous public speaking, team sales, auctioneering, photography and career development contests. He also participated in the Raising the Bar conference in 2022. He has consigned cattle to the Greenville Registered Breeding Stock Sales.
Ashlyn Mool Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Ashlyn Mool, Lexington, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Mool is the 20-year-old daughter of David Mool and attends Iowa State University, where she is studying agriculture business. She is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association, where she has served as director. She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Mool participated in the quiz bowl contest and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. She also participated in the 2016 mentoring program. In 2017 she participated in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference. The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.
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Illinois Junior Beef Association
Jackpot Show SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 | ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Contact IBA with questions at 217-787-4280 or devin@illinoisbeef.com
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2022 Central Illinois Angus Association Preview Show
Bloomington, Ill. | June 3 | Judge: Bill Widerman, Union Bridge, Md. Photos provided by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Livestock Photography
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair Ashlyn Mool
Reserve Grand Champion Cow/ Calf Pair
Grand Champion Bull
Reserve Junior Champion Bull
Intermediate Champion Bull
Charlie Parr
Ascent Angus Farm
Grand Champion Female
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Max Dameron
Emily Kiesewetter
Reserve Grand Champion Bull Eric Schafer
Senior Bull Calf Champion Ashlyn Mool
Senior Champion Female Tucker Bayer, Ringle, Wis.
Ashton Dillow
Reserve Intermediate Champion Late Fall Heifer Calf Champion Quentin Day Heifer Paige Lemenager
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Paige Lemenager
Early Junior Champion Heifer
Reserve Late Junior Champion Heifer
Logan Suits
Grand Champion Steer Casey Besse
Sophia Pyszka
Reserve Grand Champion Steer Cheyenne Handsaker
Berle Rutledge Memorial Award Kyle Eathington
NJAS Qualifying Showman & George Sperry Award
Linda Prox, presenting; Paige Lemenager, representative; Eric Schafer., representative; Emily Brooks, alternate; and Jordan Oliver., alternate. Paige Lemenager received the H. George Sperry Memorial Showmanship Award.
2022 Angus Royalty
Macie Carroll, Illinois Angus princess; Madaline Bergmann, Illinois Angus princess; Ella Brooks, Illinois Angus ebonette; Lizzie Schafer, Miss Illinois Angus; Audrey Curtin, Illinois Angus ebonette; and Chloe Grant, Illinois Angus ebonette July/August 2022 - Illinois Angus News 5
2022 Illinois Junior Angus Association Field Day
Bloomington, Ill. | June 4 | Judge: Jared Boyert, Pleasantville, Iowa Photos provided by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Livestock Photography
Grand Champion Bred-andowned Female Ashlyn Mool
Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Champion Female Jordi Oliver
Bred-and-owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer Paige Lemenager
Reserve Grand Champion Cowcalf Pair Emily Kiesewetter 6
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Reserve Grand Champion Bredand-owned Female
Bred-and-owned Senior Champion Female
Jack Dameron
Jordi Oliver
Bred-and-owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer
Bred-and-owned Intermediate Champion Heifer
Ashton Dillow
Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion Ashlyn Mool
Grand Champion Owned Female Paige Lemenager
Adam Miller
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair Ashlyn Mool
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female Kyle Eathington
Owned Senior Champion Female Owned Intermediate Champion Heifer Quentin Day Kyle Eathington
Owned Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion Ashton Dillow
Owned Reserve Late Junior Champion Heifer Addison Bartlow
Owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer Macie Bartlow
Owned Early Junior Champion Heifer Chayton Day
Owned Reserve Early Junior Champion Heifer
Grand Champion Bred-andowned Bull
Reserve Grand Champion Bredand-owned Bull
Bred-and-owned Reserve Junior Champion Bull
Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion
Grand Champion Steer
Eric Schafer
Jacqueline Schertz
Charlie Parr
Ashlyn Mool
Paige Lemenager
Cheyenne Handsaker
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Joseph F. Bessler Memorial Herdsman
Reserve Grand Champion Steer Kyle Eathington
Jack Dameron
Champion Senior Showman Lizzie Schafer, Champion; Paige Hadden, Reserve Champion
Junior A Showman
Macie Bartlow, Champion; Curtner Bergmann, Reserve Champion
Intermediate B Showman
Cody York, Champion; Brooke Schiffbauer, Reserve Champion
Troy Miller Award Ashlyn Mool
Intermediate A Showman
Lauren Wolter, Champion; Reese Anderson, Reserve Champion
Junior B Showman
Charlee Jones, Champion; Ella Eathington, Reserve Champion
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2022 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Louisville, Ky. | June 12 | Judge: Lebanon, Tenn. Photos provided by Next Level Images
Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull
Fourth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Senior Champion Female
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Herdsman of the Year
Premier Breeder
Holly Marsh
Ella Brooks
Eric McClure, Four Corners Farms
Quentin Day
Quentin Day
Dameron Angus Farm
2022 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Junior Show
Louisville, Ky. | June 11 | Judge: Chris Wojciechowski, Middlebrook, Va. Photos provided by Next Level Images
Fourth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Grand Champion Owned Female
Third Champion Overall Female
Fifth Champion Overall Female
Owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Overall Showmanship Winner
Emily Brooks
Ella Brooks
Ella Brooks
Jack Sellmeyer
Addison Bartlow
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2022 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show Timonium, Md. | May 29 | Judge: Blake Nelson, Platte City, Mo. Photos provided by Next Level Images
Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer Morgan Hutchins
First Place Get-of-sire Morgan Hutchins
Show Dedication
The Alan Miller Family
2022 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show Timonium, Md. | May 28 | Judge: May’s Lick, Ky. Photos provided by Next Level Images
Fifth Overall Bred-and-owned Champion Female
Bred-and-owned Reserve Fall Heifer Calf Champion
4th Overall Champion
Owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Owned Reserve Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion
Senior Showmanship
Amelia Miller
Morgan Hutchins
William Miller
Emily Brooks
Ella Brooks
Marcie Harward, champion, and Mattie Harward, reserve champion; and Amelia Miller, third place champion
Merit Awards
Pam Velisek and Deanna Hofing, both presenting; Suter Clark; Morgan Hutchins; Kallie Knott.; Allison Davis.; Amelia Miller.; Ellie Kidwell; Mary Wood; Mattie Harward: Marcie Harward; Kristina Scheurman; J. Gordon Clark.; Justin Wood; Riley Wood.; and Betsie Micheal, presenting 10
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2022 Southwestern Wisconsin Angus Classic Show Lancaster, Wis. | May 29 | Judge: Mark Hoge, Macomb, Ill. Photos provided by Next Level Images
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair Holly Marsh
Reserve Commercial Heifer Holly Marsh
Senior Showmanship
Neleah Bobolz, first; Hailey Jentz, second; and Holly Marsh, third
2022 Wisconsin Angus Association Preview Show
Jefferson, Wis. | June 4 | Judge: Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.
Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair Holly Marsh
Angus Raids Lubbock — Juniors Gather for 2022 Raising the Bar Conference The 2022 Raising the Bar conference was held in Lubbock, Texas March 31-April 3. Seventy-eight National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from 20 states gathered for the event, making it the largest-ever Raising the Bar conference. Attendees explored college and career opportunities at Texas Tech University, learned about the region’s agriculture and grew as leaders. Each year, NJAA members visit a university with a strong agriculture program to gain insight on the institution, which helps prepare them to determine their future plans. Attendees also network with peers from around the country, participate in personal development workshops and visit industryrelevant attractions in the area. “Our goal is to help Angus juniors explore as many opportunities as possible,” said Madeline Bauer, senior events coordinator at the American Angus Association. “Attending Raising the Bar provides the chance to not only learn about a potential college, but also form meaningful relationships with fellow NJAA members.” After 14 years, Raising the Bar continues to foster the development of Angus youth by hosting events in regions across the country. The conference is made possible with sponsorship from the Angus Foundation. To learn more about the Raising the Bar conference, visit njaa.info.
Jack Dameron, Lauren Wolter, Lizzie Schafer, Chloe Grant, Audrey Curtin, Drew Mickey Photo by Peyton Schmitt, American Angus Association
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Upcoming Specials
Located on Rt 127 1/2 mile South of I-70 (exit 45) “Your family owned & operated livestock market”
Regular auctions are every
Special Feeder Sale - Sat. Sept. 10 - 10 AM
Wednesday
starting at 10 a.m. and will include all classes of livestock (unvaccinated & vaccinated.)
45 day minimum weaning date for GLA Vac Program July 27 21 day minimum vaccination date for GLA Vac Program Aug 20
Be sure to bring your vaccination affidavit & copy of receipts when delivering.
Special Feeder Sale - Sat. Nov. 5 - 10 AM
Fed Cattle sell at 10 a.m. followed by: Sheep & Goats Baby Calves Bred Cows, Cow/Calf Pairs Breeding Bulls Feeder Cattle Slaughter Cows & Bulls
45 day minimum weaning date for GLA Vac Program Sept 21 21 day minimum vaccination date for GLA Vac Program Oct 15 Be sure to bring your vaccination affidavit & copy of receipts when delivering.
Special Breeding Stock Sale - Sat. Nov. 12 - 10 AM Featuring: Harnetiaux Farms, Gajewski Farms 47 AI bred heifers
Cattle will be received: Tuesday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays starting at 6:30 a.m. thru the sale
Special Feeder Sale - Sat. Dec. 3 - 10 AM
45 day minimum weaning date for GLA Vac Program Oct 19 21 day minimum vaccination date for GLA Vac Program Nov 12
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Be sure to bring your vaccination affidavit & copy of receipts when delivering. Greenville Office: 618-664-1432 Centralia Office: 618-532-3095 Steve Carruthers: 618-322-0385 J.R. Hugo: 618-604-3097 Travis Diekemper: 618-401-8000 Gene Price: 217-331-3930 Caleb Price: 217-827-5818 Wayne Sutton: 618-978-4610
Special Breeding Stock Sale - Sat. Dec. 10 - 10 AM Special Feeder Sales will be cattle that qualify for GLA VAC 1, GLA VAC 2 and GLA VAC 3 Natural only Contact Steve Carruthers to see how you can
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by enrolling in the GLA VAC programs!
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Receiving times for special sales:
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Trucking available For more information, visit our website:
www.greenvillelivestockauction.com
Bill Farm Angus Marvin Kramer
1037 N. 2850 St. Farina, IL 62838 mkramerangus@gmail.com Cell: 618-267-3884 Annual Sale: 4th Saturday in March
340 Valley View Circle Dahinda, IL 61428 (309) 337-5196 The new home for SAV Emblynette 4603! Owned with Pasture View Angus
Carl & Janet Evers 22198 Little Indian Rd. Virginia, IL 62691
217-415-3033 evers52@yahoo.com
LARRY RHODES 217-473-5868 cell 217-854-5200 office
rhodesangus@royell.org
9350 Rte 108, Carlinville, IL 62626
www.RhodesAngus.com
Lorenzen Farms Chrisman, IL Adam Harms, Herdsman 217-369-3609 adamdharms@hotmail.com Steve Lorenzen: 217-822-2803
120 cow performace herd
Production sale 2nd Sat. in March at Greenville Livestock Auction
WP Angus
Genetics for production and beauty Like WP Angus on Facebook
Wayne & Pam DeWerff
Pam’s cell 217-823-9453 pamdewerff@yahoo.com
Owaneco, Illinois Sale in Spring of 2021
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