IN THIS ISSUE: March/April 2021
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Angus Announces New Regional Manager Internship for Fall 2021
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American Angus Association Names Esther McCabe Director of Performance Programs
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Changes Revolutionize Feeder Cattle
Marketing ILLINOIS ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Tyler Rhode Vice President: Joel York Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Trevor Kuipers 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 Sale Manager: Lee Stremsterfer Directors At Large: Grant Bedel David Jenkins Jim Marsh Joel York Kyle Beutke Jeff Dameron Brent Henkel Clay Sellmeyer Dan Naughton Greg McClure Lee Stremsterfer David Mool Greg McClure
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Angus Announces New Regional Manager Internship for Fall 2021 American Angus Association invites students to apply for new field internship. The 13 regional managers of the American Angus Association® are the boots-on-the-ground Angus experts who wear many hats. This fall, the American Angus Association’s field services team is excited to offer the new 2021 Regional Manager Internship, which is designed to enhance a student’s ability to build effective relationships, craft a promotional strategy and learn about the Angus business and cattle industry. The 9-week, full-time internship begins in August and lasts until December and will be based at the American Angus Association headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo., with numerous opportunities to travel to different regions of the country. From assisting with herd visits to securing advertising in the Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin to providing insight to the breeder, the regional manager intern will gain valuable hands-on, real-world experience in the Angus business. “The Regional Manager Internship provides a unique learning experience for rising junior and senior college students interested in a career as a field representative with a breed association or similar positions within the industry,” said David Gazda, regional manager and director of field services. “It will provide an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and exposure to all entities and departments of the Association from Casey Jentz, conception to end product. Most importantly, this Regional Manager internship will provide an individual hands-on experience and a greater insight into the role regional Illinois manager’s perform as a representative of the Association Indiana Michigan and the skills sets required to serve successfully in this Wisconsin position.”
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The selected intern will have the opportunity to promote the Angus breed and represent the American Angus Association by attending production sales, shows and other events. “The role of the regional manager is what truly drives the advancement and connection within the Angus breed. This team of dedicated professionals serve as a trusted resource for Angus breeders and buyers of Angus genetics by delivering information, guidance and support across all aspects of the Association and its entities,” said Brett Spader, Angus Media president. “This internship is a unique opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of the Angus breed while having a meaningful impact on Angus breeders.” Those interested in applying should send a resume, cover letter and references to careers@angus.org by May 1, 2021. Visit angus.org/careers for the internship description and requirements.
March/April 2021 - Illinois Angus News
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American Angus Association Names Esther McCabe Director of Performance Programs American Angus Association invites students to apply for new field internship. The American Angus Association® recently named Esther McCabe, Ph.D., director of performance programs. McCabe’s passion for teaching, cattle and genetic improvement aligns perfectly with the duties that come along with this job. “Esther has a passion for the success of our members and understands the real-world challenges of getting data collected,” said Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. “I know Esther will have an impact on advancing our genetic selection tools by focusing on our performance programs and working directly with Angus breeders.” McCabe is a third-generation Angus producer originally from Elk City, Kansas. She has had strong ties to the Angus breed for her entire life. She credits programs, such as the Kansas and National Junior Angus Association, for shaping and developing her leadership skills. McCabe recently earned her doctorate from Kansas State University where her research focused on beef cattle data analytics. “The Angus breed has the industry’s largest beef cattle performance database because of members’ dedication to breed improvement with each generation,” said McCabe. “I am fortunate to be joining a team focused on serving its membership. I look forward to continuing to provide programs, tools and education to support members with record reporting.” McCabe’s previous experience with Zoetis and Osborn Barr Paramore, coupled with her beef cattle and data analytics research, will allow McCabe to serve as an excellent resource for Angus members. For more information about the American Angus Association, please visit Angus.org.
Changes Revolutionize Feeder Cattle Marketing Angus University webinar series addresses the changes happening for cow-calf producers For years, cow-calf producers have relied on word-of-mouth marketing to help boost their prospects of topping the market on sale day. After all, a cattleman’s reputation is everything. That hasn’t changed, says Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations at the American Angus Association, but in today’s world, buyers are looking for more. Marshall will headline the Association’s latest Angus University webinar on Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. CST. During the “Revolutionary Marketing” webinar, Marshall will discuss how genetic merit is revolutionizing the feeder calf market. “Cow-calf producers are able to reap the benefits of the investments they have made in quality genetics,” Marshall says. While the revolution is in the beginning stages, he says, the trend will continue and will allow commercial cattlemen to bring additional dollars to their bottom line. Programs like AngusLinkSM are adding value, without adding a significant workload or investment. Cattlemen are encouraged to register for the webinar by visiting: https://bit.ly/revolutionarymarketingau. It is the newest in a series of Angus University webinars, conducted monthly by the Association, designed to sharpen the skills of cattle producers. Following the webinar, Marshall will take time to answer questions from the audience.
2021 Dixie National Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show Jackson, Miss. | Feb. 14 | Judge: Blake Boyd, Ky. Photos by Richmond Photography & Video
Senior Bull Calf Champion Reese Anderson 2
Senior Champion Female Ashlyn Mool
Illinois Angus News - March/April 2021
Show Results 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show Oklahoma City | Jan. 8-9 | Judges: Jason Elmore, Okla. and Matt Scasta, Okla. Photos by Next Level Images
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Division 3
Senior Champ Female Ashlyn Mool
Mary Bendlage
Junior Heifer Calf Campion Division 5 Paige Lemenager
2021 Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Angus Show
Oklahoma City | Jan. 7 | Judges: Chan Phillips, Okla. and A.K. Phillips, Texas Photos by Next Level Images
Reserve Senior Champion Female
Grand Champion Female Paige Lemenager
Reserve Early Junior Champion Heifer
Ashlyn Mool
Mary Bendlage
2021 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show
Hutchinson, Kan. | Jan. 31 | Judge: Greg Walthall, Mo. Photos by Jeff Mafi, American Angus Association
Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion Paige Lemenager
Intermediate Showmanship
Pictured from left are Jayce Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., champion; Greta Rosenhagen, Kansas Angus ambassador, presenting; and Lizzie Schafer, Owaneco, Ill., reserve champion.
March/April 2021 - Illinois Angus News
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ILLINOIS LOCAL BEEF DIRECTORY
The Illinois Beef Association is working diligently to help Illinois beef producers in the midst of COVID-19. IBA has developed the Illinois Local Beef Directory as a resources to help members promote their businesses. To be included on the Illinois Local Beef Directory: 1. Must be an IBA member 2. Must be an Illinois resident 3. Must fill out the form on the front page of www.illinoisbeef.com. For specific questions about the Illinois Local Beef Directory, please contact betty@illinoisbeef.com. For questions regarding IBA membership, please contact mareah@illinoisbeef.com.
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Illinois Angus News - March/April 2021
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LARRY RHODES 217-473-5868 cell 217-854-5200 office
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9350 Rte 108, Carlinville, IL 62626
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Lorenzen Farms Chrisman, IL Adam Harms, Herdsman 217-369-3609 adamdharms@hotmail.com Steve Lorenzen: 217-822-2803
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Owaneco, Illinois Sale in Spring of 2021
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