IN THIS ISSUE: May/June 2022
ILLINOIS ANGUS ASSOCIATION
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Charles Parr Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Award
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The Ultimate Beef Experience
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Rhode Receives 2022 David R. Jenkins and Mary J. Mattern-Jenkins Scholarship
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Show Results
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Angus Women Connect, Engage and Empower
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Membership Notice
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVERTISERS INDEX
UPCOMING EVENTS
President: David Jenkins Vice President: Carla Jurgenson Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Joel York
Ascent Angus BC Bill Farm Angus IBC Callan Farms IBC Evers Livestock Farm IBC Henderson Angus Farm 1 Kiesewetter Angus IBC Kramer Angus IBC Lemenager Cattle IBC Lorenzen Farms IBC Panther Creek Ranch IBC Rhodes Angus IBC Sunnyhill Angus Farm IBC Walnut Grove Angus IBC WP Angus IBC York Farms IBC
Visit the Events page at www.illinoisangus.com for a list of upcoming events and Angus sales this fall and winter.
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: Keith Kramer Directors At Large: Tyler Rhode Trevor Kuipers David Jenkins Jeff Dameron Brent Henkel Lee Stremsterfer David Mool Dan Naughton Greg McClure Kyle Beutke Joel York Grant Bedel
ON THE COVER Photo taken at Dameron Angus by Illinois Beef Association staff.
CONTACT
To place advertisements or your latest Angus news contact:
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
Charles Parr Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Award Charles Parr, Mason City, 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. Parr is the 18-year-old son of Bret and Kirsten Parr and attends Illini Central High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association, where he has served as director. He has participated in local state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Parr participated in the livestock judging contest. He also participated in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference in 2021. Parr has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®). 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. The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and selfdevelopment opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide.
SATURDAY, MAY 28TH At 10AM 14521 KING RD., MACKINAW, IL 61755
SHOW EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL AUCTION Equipment
• 2018 EBY Gooseneck 8’x26’ show trailer loaded • 2014 Aluminum WW bumper pull 16’x7’ • Case 1816 C Skid-Steer Loader (600 hrs) • Two IH M’s Tractors, 1 w/ power steering, both NF • JD X754 Mower, 4-wheel steer, 62” Edge Extra Cut, 198 hrs. Diesel. • Very Large Asst. Riverode items (70 Riverrode gates, posts, show pens, chutes, 19 farmmaster 10 ft panels with 1 bow gate, 60+ 12 ft corral panels, Riverode scale) • Silage Feeders, Pull Type and Others (24’ S&I w/insert, 20’ Work Weld Inc. w/ insert, Variety of Feeders, Bale Mover)
Stall and Show Items
Water tanks incl. steel, varios blue & black poly, cattle rubbers, 20 Sullivan Turbo & show barn fans - (2 brand new), 3 butt fans, 48 cow mats 4’x6’, 2 poly calf warmers, 4 grooming chutes, 4 sets chute mats, 2 chute dollies, 50+ halters and neckties, 30 combs and brushes, 12 show sticks, 14 show halters size XS-L, 4 Sullivan neck sweats, 2 sets Sullivan Lakeside chute lights, Weaver florescent chute lights, 10 Sullivan water buckets and feed pans, stall mats, 3 Sullivan aluminum front stall panels, Sullivan fan cages, selection of brackets, Sullivan show box, Andis ProClip Excel Super Duty clippers (new), Cordless Pullsar cordless clippers (new), new and used clippers and blades.
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May/June 2022 - Illinois Angus News
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Illinois Angus News - May/June 2022
Rhode Awarded 2022 David R. Jenkins and Mary J. Mattern-Jenkins Scholarship Garrett Rhode is the animal science undergraduate student awards recipient of the 2022 David R. Jenkins and Mary J. Mattern-Jenkins scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to students transferring from a community college to the University of Illinois with a special interest in beef production. Special consideration is given to students that are members of Illinois Junior Angus Association or Illinois Angus Association. Rhode is the son of Tyler and Melissa Rhode. Memories made at his family’s cow-calf operation mean Rhode has an enthusiasm for the livestock industry. He remembers being a firstyear junior at the Wisconsin State Fair open show where he showed his Simmental bull named “Rockstar. Fond memories such as this increased his eagerness to be part of his family’s cattle business. They raise purebred Angus and Simmental cattle for market and to be shown. Rhode says, “Over the years, I have been involved with the feeding, reproduction and overall well-being of our herd.” Some of Rhodes achievements include 2021 American Junior Simmental South Central Regional Reserve Purebred Simental Bull, 2019 Rutledge Farms Work Ethic Award and 2019 Illinois Beef Expo livestock judging tenth highest individual. In addition, he’s been active in 4-H and FFA livestock judging teams and is now on the University of Illinois livestock judging team. Rhode is a member of Illinois Junior Angus Association, the National Junior Angus Association, Illinois Junior Simmental Association and Illinois Junior Beef Association where he serves as president of the board. Past professional experiences for Rhode include working for a variety of farms across the state of Illinois. Rhode is currently studying agricultural consumer economics with a concentration in agribusiness markets and management and works at the University of Illinois beef and sheep research farm where he assists with feeding and maintenance. In the near future, Rhode hopes to have a bachelor’s degree and be raising cattle with his brothers as they expand their herd, as well as be active in his county’s Farm Bureau. “I want to be a positive contributor to agriculture professionally and personally,” Rhode says. After college, he desires to make a difference as an agriculture advocate. “By participating in Farm Bureau action requests, reaching out to legislators, confidently speaking to consumers about providing a safe and abundant food supply, I know agriculture will continue to thrive and I look forward to being actively involved.”
Show Results 2022 Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic Regional Preview Show Harrisonburg, Va. | March 12-13 Randy Mullinix, Toulan, Ill., Photos by: Next Level Images
Grand Champion Owned Female Ella Brooks
May/June 2022 - Illinois Angus News
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More than 30 women gathered at the Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to network, learn and celebrate their passion for Angus cattle at the American Angus Auxiliary’s biennial Angus Women Connected Conference. “The main goal of Angus Women Connected Conference is to bring together a group of people that share a common bond of Angus cattle, from across the United States,” said Anne Lampe, chairman and conference coordinator of Women Connected. “It allows them to form a network and experience educational workshops while feeling engaged and empowerment.” Attendees kicked off their stay at the Elms Hotel with an opening reception where there were door prizes, a tasty meal and keynote speaker, Courtenay DeHoff, spoke about her social movement, Fancy Lady Cowgirl™. The following day, several American Angus Association and industry experts presented to participants. Thomas Marten, former Angus Foundation Executive Director, gave an update on happenings with the Foundation and how they often work hand-in-hand with the Auxiliary. Jaclyn Upperman, newly appointed Angus Foundation President and former Director of Events and Education, stressed the immense value of youth programs and the exciting things to come for junior members. AngusMedia™ presented various advertising trends and marketing options available through AngusMedia. After lunch, Kara Lee, Assistant Director of Producer Engagement for Certified Angus Beef®, lead an educational activity about the demand for Certified Angus Beef®, balanced trait selection and the value of each primal cut. To wrap up the educational sessions, Kirsten Angell, RD, LD, CDCES, a registered dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist, helped attendees recognize the importance of nutrition, physical activity and mental health. Later that evening, the women enjoyed a social with a meal and wine making presentation at Van Till Family Farm Winery. The conference concluded the following day with a tour of the Association headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri. Attendees met with representatives of Angus Genetics Inc., the member services department and AngusMedia to learn the innerworkings of the Association. Through the generous support of the Angus Foundation, the conference, lodging and meals are at no cost to participants. To learn more about Angus Women Connected and the American Angus Auxiliary, visit www. angusauxiliary.com.
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Illinois Angus News - May/June 2022
Illinois Angus Association Doug Turner 248 CR 2500 N, Mahomet, IL 61853 dturner4816@yahoo.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
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
ADVERTISE HERE Contact Betty Haynes Director of Communications betty@illinoisbeef.com 217-787-4280