IN THIS ISSUE: September/October 2021
ILLINOIS ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Joel York Vice President: David Jenkins Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Tyler Rhode 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 Jim Marsh TJ Curtin Bradley Walter Kyle Beutke Jeff Dameron Brent Henkel Clay Sellmeyer Dan Naughton Greg McClure Lee Stremsterfer David Mool
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Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Internship and Host Ranch Applications are Now Open
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Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Internship and Host Ranch Applications are Now Open Hands-on experience is arguably the most valuable way to learn, just ask the four young people who all interned this summer with the Talon Internship Program. The Talon Internship is a learning opportunity for college students from coast to coast to gain new experiences while spending the summer working and learning on an Angus host ranch. Interns will learn about the industry while being molded into advocates for the entire beef and agricultural industry. Angus breeders can host an intern over the summer or fall and welcome them to work alongside them on their operation. “The Angus Foundation is proud to assist in carrying on Camron Cooper’s legacy by giving young aspiring cattlemen and women the chance to work and gain experience on a working operation,” said Thomas Marten, Angus Foundation executive director. “The Talon internship is a unique opportunity for students to work on seasoned operations and learn from some of the best in the business.” The internship honors the legacy of the late Camron “Cam” Cooper of the Talon Ranch, Twin Bridges, Montana. Cooper developed the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund in 2009 to be a holistic educational experience for students. College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students under the age of 25, majoring in an agriculture-related field of study, are eligible to apply for the internship. “I would definitely recommend and have been recommending this internship to any college student interested in a career in the agriculture industry and particularly in the beef industry,” said Denny Atchley, a 2021 Talon intern placed at TD Angus from Las Cruces, New Mexico. “The magnitude of everything I learned over the last few months cannot be understated, nor can the value of the connections I had the privilege of making and the relationships which I am sure will last far past this summer.” Throughout Atchley’s internship at TD Angus at Rishel Ranch in North Platte, Nebraska, he said he learned about the Angus breed, genetics and marketing and could not have been paired with a better operation to serve as an example. “The Wasserburgers could not have been a better family to spend my summer working with,” he said. “They as well as the rest of the employees of TD Angus took me under their wing and made me feel right as home as they did everything they could to ensure I learned as much as possible during my time there.”
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Interns also had the opportunity to visit the American Angus Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri, as well as visit to Certified Angus Beef® LLC in Wooster, Ohio. They also had the chance to participate in other Angus and beef cattle educational events and activities off the farm, such as conferences, field days and so on. The Talon intern is compensated by the Angus Foundation through the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund. Applications for Angus breeders interested in hosting the Talon intern are due Sept. 30 and can be accessed here. Youth interested in applying for the internship program can find the application here until applications are due Dec. 1.
Contact Regional Manager Casey Jentz: Cell: 608-234-1998 cjentz@angus.org
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November/December 2021 - Illinois Angus News
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Illinois Beef Association Offers Internship Opportunities The future of the cattle business is built on young leaders focused on keeping the industry strong. To be successful, it takes practice. To provide that needed experience, the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) is offering one summer internship and two Illinois Beef Expo internships in 2022. “The IBA summer internship is an outstanding opportunity to become involved in the beef industry for IJBA members,” said Sydney Trainor, 2021 IBA summer intern. “This internship provides networking opportunities as well as experiences that push students to be creative and independent.” The IBA internship provides a college student an outstanding opportunity to assist with IBA’s communication, education and youth programs. Applicants must consider themselves a self-starter, detail-oriented and an outgoing individual who work well with others. To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time college student and currently an Illinois Junior Beef Association member from a family that is actively involved in beef production. The internship spans from approximately mid-May through the Illinois State Fair. “Through this internship I advanced as a communicator and advocator for the beef industry,” Trainor said. “I enjoyed the opportunity to work with industry leaders and junior members through the various summer conferences and events hosted by IBA.” The Illinois Beef Expo is offering two internships to assist with the 2022 Illinois Beef Expo. The 2022 Illinois Beef Expo is scheduled from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Intern responsibilities will range from communications to event staff based on applicant experience. To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time college student and currently an Illinois Junior Beef Association member from a family that is actively involved in beef production. Interns cannot exhibit in or compete at the 2022 Illinois Beef Expo. The internship spans from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27. “The Illinois Beef Expo has a team of staff and volunteers who work hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly,” said Mareah Rauch, IBA director of programs and services. “Through the Illinois Beef Expo internship, students have the chance to really see what it takes to execute the show.” IBA intern and Illinois Beef Expo intern applications are due Dec. 1, 2021. The applications with internship details are available online at illinoisbeef.com.
Illinois Beef Foundation Seeking Scholarship Applicants The Illinois Beef Foundation is offering four $1,000 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Foundation recognizes the incredible talent of young, beef industry enthusiasts and helps them achieve their educational goals. “I encourage every qualified junior to apply, said Dr. Paul Walker, Illinois Beef Foundation chair. “Often these scholarships are easy to attain because too many qualified juniors fail to apply.” The Foundation offers four $1,000 general scholarships: two to high school seniors and two to current college students. “Scholarship programs reward students who are passionate about the Illinois cattle industry,” said Buzz Iliff Illinois Beef Foundation board member. “We want to recognize the incredible talent and potential among our young members and encourage them in their educational and professional endeavors.” To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time college student or high school senior and from a family that is an IBA member actively involved in beef production. “We know how important it is to encourage the next generation of beef leaders,” said Iliff. “We’re proud of our commitment to youth and the ability to give back to livestock industry students across Illinois.” Scholarship applications are due Dec. 1, 2021. Applications are available online at illinoisbeef.com.
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Illinois Angus News - November/December 2021
Siebring Angus Kol, DeAndra, Kendylyn and KJ Siebring Gilman, IL (815) 383-1661
1943 N 400 E Rd, Gilman, IL 60938 www.siebringangus.com siebringangus@yahoo.com
Ron & Karla Siebring Danforth, IL (815) 228-3149
Sale Manager: American Angus Hall of Fame (816) 532-0811, angushall@angushall.com
Registered Angus Since 1951
Show Results The Throwdown
Knox County, Ill. | Aug. 7 | Judge: Brandon Machado, Winton Calif. Photos provided by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Livestock Photography
Grand Champoion Heifer Emma Eathington
Illinois Junior Livestock Classic
Bloomington, Ill. | Aug. 28-29 | Judge: Brent Murphy, Houstonia, Mo. Photos provided by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Livestock Photography
4th Overall Heifer Paige Lemenager
Illinois District Show Series All State Finale
Bloomington, Ill. | Aug. 28 | Judges: Lee Rincker, Chad Holtkamp, Tucker Schlipf Photos provided by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Livestock Photography
5th Overall Heifer Angus Jolie Johnson
2021 Oklahoma State Fair Angus Show
Oklahoma City, Okla. | Sept. 24 | Judge: Ashley Judge, Loveland, Colo. Photos provided by Final Drive Photography
Grand Champion Bull
Cardinal Cattle Co., Braden Hendricks, Lucas Wisnefski
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Illinois Angus News - November/December 2021
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
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Wayne & Pam DeWerff
Pam’s cell 217-823-9453 pamdewerff@yahoo.com
Owaneco, Illinois Sale in Spring of 2021
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Cooperator Female Sale
December 14, 2021• 11:30 a.m. Sale will be held at Lowderman Auction Sale Pavilion
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