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American Angus Association concludes a strong fiscal year Lauren Wolter crowned 2023-2024 Miss American Angus Madaline Bergmann earns Junior Bronze Award Angus Heritage Foundation inducts new honerees 2024 AAA Banquet 2023 World Beef Expo Roll of Victory Angus Show 2023 American Royal Junior Angus Show 2023 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show 2023 NAILE Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show Illinois Beef Expo 2023 NAILE Junior Angus Show

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Carla Jurgenson Vice President: David Mool Secretary: Clay Sellmeyer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: David Jenkins 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 Wolter Kyle Buetke Jeff Dameron Chris Cassady Clay Sellmeyer Dan Naughton Greg McClure David Mool Bodee Schlipf Brad Evans

ADVERTISERS INDEX American Angus Association Ascent Angus Bill Farm Angus Callan Farms Evers Livestock Farm IPT Bull Sale Kiesewetter Angus Kramer Angus Kramer Farms Lemenager Cattle Lorenzen Farms Missouri Angus Futurity Multi Breed Female Sale Musgrave Angus Murphy’s Genetics Panther Creek Ranch Rhodes Angus Rudow Seagraves Angus Select Sires Sunnyhill Angus Farm The Collection T.J. Curtin Farms LLC Walnut Grove Angus WP Angus York Farms

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CONTACT

To place advertisements or your latest Angus news contact: Olivia Hoots Illinois Beef Editor Illinois Beef Association 217-787-4280 olivia@illinoisbeef.com www.illinoisbeef.com

ON THE COVER

Photo of AAA 2023-2024 Miss American Angus, Lauren Wotler. Courtesy of the American Angus Association.

UPCOMING EVENTS Visit the Events page at www.illinoisangus.com for a list of other upcoming events and Angus sales this winter.

American Angus Association® concludes a strong fiscal year Signals in 2023 show strong demand for Angus cattle, beef product.

The American Angus Association® concluded a successful fiscal year, filled with industry-leading advances, reflection on the breed’s U.S. history and camaraderie among its membership. As a whole, 2023 marked the ninth-consecutive year of more than 300,000 registrations, with an additional 138,377 transfers. Regular and junior memberships totaled 21,981. “This year is a milestone year for the breed, being the 150th anniversary of Angus cattle arriving in America,” said Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the Association. “All those years later, Angus cattle and cattlemen are thriving, and we are encouraged by our strong year.” With the 150th anniversary of Angus cattle in the United States also comes the 140th anniversary of the Association. Its subsidiaries, Angus Genetics Inc., Angus MediaSM, Certified Angus Beef and the Angus Foundation, also celebrated the kickoff or completion of major projects. AGI® continued to put themselves at the forefront of their field, helping breeders achieve their goals and serving as a trusted industry source for advanced genetics solutions. In October, the Functional Longevity research EPD was released in an ongoing effort to improve the long-term success and profitability of herds. Also that month, AGI® was recognized on an international scale for its work on the World Angus Evaluation and its successful release. In another effort for continued improvement, AGI® processed an increased number of more than 200,000 genomic samples on behalf of the membership and saw a 4.7% increase in profile tests. With 206,956 additional genomic profiles now available for genetic evaluation, AGI® plans to continue the momentum in the new fiscal year. Angus MediaSM recently welcomed Clay Zwilling as its new president. In the early months of his leadership, the Angus Journal ® ended the year with 13,000 subscriptions and the Angus Beef Bulletin ® has 65,000 readers. Throughout the year, they also developed 509 sale books and 201 brochures. The Angus MediaSM team continues to develop and enhance their products and publications – both for print and the digital landscape – while remaining at the top of their field. Celebrating a 45-year anniversary, Certified Angus Beef sold 1.227 billion pounds of its branded beef with 18,000 licensed partners worldwide in more than 50 countries. Overcoming tight cattle supplies and record high prices, McCully said the brand continues to deliver on a promise of premium quality to consumers around the world. During the fiscal year, the Angus family continued to pour their support into the Angus Foundation’s mission of education, youth and research. This year, 138 scholarships, totaling $350,625, were awarded to youth across the nation. Campaign initiatives including “A Legacy Built” and “Fund the Future” contributed to a total of $1.279 million in donations from more than 700 donors – 227 of which were new donors. The impact of these dollars will be felt for generations. As the value of Angus cattle continues to rise, The Association has continued its Powered by AngusSM advertising campaign. Combatting “black-hided confusion,” the campaign illustrates the confidence cattlemen can put in the power of EPD data, documented pedigrees, and marketing programs with the purchase of registered Angus. Another nod to the power of verified genetics came as AngusLinkSM value-added programs experienced tremendous growth. After beginning its partnership with IMI Global, year-end enrollments reached 165,428 head of cattle with $17.8 million in premiums paid to producers this fiscal year. To view the 2023 Angus Annual Report and to view the Association’s complete financial report, visit https://bit.ly/AngusAR23. – Written by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications

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Lauren Wolter crowned 2023-2024 Miss American Angus

Illinois junior selected to serve Angus breed for the upcoming year. In a notebook holding dreams penned by a younger version of herself, 18-year-old Lauren Wolter, Aviston, now makes a check mark next to an important goal after being named the 2023-2024 Miss American Angus. Wolter was crowned during the annual American Angus Association Awards Dinner and Reception Sunday, November 5. While Wolter has had hopes of wearing the red coat since she met former queens like Keegan Cassady and Maddie Butler-Mosiman, serving as Miss American Angus means so much more than just an item crossed off her lofty to do list. “Ten-year-old Lauren is very happy — she’s definitely beaming,” the newly crowned queen said. “But for me Miss American Angus has always just been somebody that inspires. This title is being a role model.” Wolter’s parents, Bradley and Kimberly, are first generation Angus breeders, and the entire family is thankful for the many people who’ve offered both help and support during those initial years in the beef industry.

Lauren Wolter, Aviston, was crowned Miss American Angus at the 2023 Angus Convention in Orlando, Florida.

It was friends in the Illinois Junior Angus Association that first gave Wolter the inspiration to lend a helping hand to her younger peers. She said she has hopes of empowering “little girls from coast to coast” during her term. Wolter’s seen first-hand how confidence and hard work can pay dividends for those involved in the breed. She has plans to remind young breeders of that truth during the next year. “I’m just very thankful that the judges and the committee trusted me with this position,” Wolter said. Her hope is to carry out the Miss American Angus role to the fullest, being an advocate and setting the right example for young Angus enthusiasts. “I just hope that I’m someone that is like what Maddie Butler was to me.” Wolter will balance her year of service with her studies at Kansas State University, where she is perusing a degree in animal science and industry with a focus in animal products. She has plans to continue her education and obtain a Ph.D. in meat science. Look for Wolter in the crown, red coat and sash during her travels this year. For more information about the American Angus Auxiliary sponsored contest, visit www.angusauxiliary. com. - Written by Megan Silveira, Angus Journal

Madaline Bergmann earns Junior Bronze Award Madaline Bergmann, Vienna, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s Bronze award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Bergmann is the 15-year-old daughter of Jenny and Jared Bergmann and attends Vienna Grade School. She is a member 2

Illinois Angus News - November/December 2023

Power of Angus. Casey Jentz, Regional Manager Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

A reliable business partner is difficult to come by. Contact Casey Jentz to locate Angus genetics, select marketing options tailored to your ® needs, and to access American Angus Association programs and services. Put the business breed to work for you.

Contact Regional Manager Casey Jentz: Cell: 608-234-1998 cjentz@angus.org

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of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association, where she has served as royalty. She has participated in state and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show, Bergmann participated in the livestock judging and quiz bowl contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. She also participated in the 2021 mentoring program. The Bronze award is the first level of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the award, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honor. 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. — Written by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

Angus Heritage Foundation inducts new honorees

Four inductees join the Angus Heritage Foundation at the 2023 Angus Convention. To celebrate and honor the contributions of individuals who have gone above and beyond for the Angus Breed, the American Angus Association® created the Angus Heritage Foundation in 1983. At the 2023 Angus Convention in Orlando, Florida, three couples and one individual were inducted into the Heritage Foundation for their innovation, service and leadership. Over the past 130 years, The Business Breed has proven itself an industry leader. Inductees of the Heritage Foundation define the type of breeders who built this reputation with their drive, ambition and forward-thinking attitudes. From the start of their operations, these individuals set out on a mission to improve the Angus breed and the cattle industry. Each remained resilient while navigating the ever-changing beef industry and its challenges. The 2023 inductees include: Phil and Ruth Abrahamson, Lanesboro, Minnesota; Jerry and Sharon Connealy, Whitman, Nebraska; Ben and Darla Eggers, Mexico, Missouri; and the late Doug Parrett, Champaign. Doug Parrett was technically retired from the University of Illinois, but the emeritus professor never stopped showing up for the agricultural college or the beef industry. He served in many roles during his time at the U of I, including educator, livestock judging coach, Extension specialist, research collaborator and interim department head. Parrett inspired countless undergraduates through his 49-year teaching career, and his teaching talents won him dozens of national and campus awards. “He was often the first face and first person that our students met,” said Dan Shike, U of I Department of Animal Sciences professor and longtime mentee of Parrett. “Throughout that time, he taught over 8,000 students.”

Doug Parrett, Champaign, was inducted, posthumously, into the Angus Heritage Foundation at the 2023 Angus Convention in Orlando, Florida. Pictured from left are Kelsey Theis, 2023 Miss American Angus; Dan Shike, accepting the award; and Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO.

Parrett’s appointment as a faculty Extension specialist put him on the front lines of the beef production industry, where he worked with producers to ensure optimal health and productivity of Illinois herds and the success of the people who care for them. As a longtime livestock judging coach, Parrett guided hundreds of students who went on to become leaders in the animal production industry. Above all, Parrett was deeply devoted to his family. In 1979 he married his wife, Susie, with whom he raised two children, John and Annie. He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren and a mentor to many. He passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2022. Parrett is remembered as a committed educator, father, husband and friend, whose influence will remain deeply felt for years to come. – Written by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications

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November/December 2023 - Illinois Angus News

Angus BREEDERS’ FUTURITY Saturday

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 5:00 PM CST Courtyard by Marriott // Columbia, MO

Sale Managed by JDH Auction Enterprises Jordan Hunter 417-224-6296

Please make plans to join us Saturday evening following the auction for our annual banquet. For more information or to purchase banquet tickets, please contact Missouri Angus Association Executive Director Julie Conover (734) 260-8635 or visit missouriangus.org for more details. www.illinoisbeef.com

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March 16 • Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport

2024 2024

BANQUET BANQUET

The Illinois Angus Association Annual banquet provides a platform for Angus enthusiasts to come together and engage in a multifaceted experience. Our banquet aims to promote educational growth through informative seminars, support and showcase the talents of our Illinois Junior Angus Association members, raise funds to further our mission, foster collaboration among Angus enthusiasts, and camaraderie within our Angus community. This event embodies our commitment to the betterment of the Angus breed and the advancement of our association’s goals.

$30/ plate RSVP Deadline: March 1 $45/plate tickets available at the door Contact Tracey Rawlings:

drawlings@speednet.com, 217-737-6607

Agenda IAA Board Meeting 11 AM IL Angus Auxiliary Meeting 12 PM Registration AAA Educational 1 PM Seminar 2:15 PM Educational Seminar Breakout IAA Annual Meeting 3 PM 3:30 PM IJAA Board of Directors Meeting IJAA Meeting 5 PM Adult Social Hour 5 PM Dinner catered by Baxter’s Grille with an evening program featuring a silent auction, Seeds of 6 PM Future auction and t-shirt auction. ** There will be events for the juniors and young attendees. 11 AM

Send payments to: Doug Turner 248 CR 2500N, Mahomet, IL 61853 Checks payable to Illinois Angus Association NAME:________________________________________________________ FARM NAME:___________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________ CITY:__________________________________ STATE:________ ZIP:_______ PHONE:________________________________________________________ EMAIL:_________________________________________________________

Banquet Tickets: $30 6

IAA Membership $30

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Illinois Angus Auxiliary Membership Application To become a member of the Illinois Angus Auxiliary, please send your $20 annual dues to: Kristen Ewing, 22821 Rock Lane, Rushville, IL 62681 FARM NAME:___________________________________________________ INDIVIDUAL NAME:______________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________ CITY:__________________________________ STATE:________ ZIP:_______ PHONE:________________________________________________________ EMAIL:_________________________________________________________ Illinois Angus Auxiliary 2024 Officers President Cindy Anderson Vice President Christy Dameron Secretary Kirsten Parr

Treasurer Kristen Ewing Royalty Liaison Ellen Zimmerman

OPEN HOUSE and BID OFF BULL & FEMALE SALE Saturday February 17, 2024 – 12:30 PM (CT) ANGUS BULLS SELL SIRED BY Basin Payweight 1682, KG Justied 3023, Schiefelbein Endgame 99 Hook`s Eagle 6E

SIMANGUS™ BULLS SELL SIRED BY Hook`s Eagle 6E, MR NLC Upgrade U8676, Hook`s Beacon 56B, SF Cowboy H1

ANGUS HEIFERS SELL SIRED BY Rhodes Hoover 7123, Rhodes Justied 188, Rhodes Justied 149

SIMANGUS™ HEIFERS SELL SIRED BY Hook`s Beacon 56B, Hook`s Eagle 6E, MR NLC Upgrade U8676, SF Cowboy H1, Rhodes Justied 188

Basin Payweight 1682

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T.J.CURTIN 2024 FA R M S L LC

IPT Bull Sale

Angus Consignments

February 22, 2024 • Illinois State Fairgrounds • Springfield

Curtin Thedford 304

Curtin Home Town 308

Curtin Enforcer 227

Curtin Enforcer 231

AAA #20586368 Hoffman Thedford x EXAR Lady 9077 CED BW WW YW $C +5 +1.8 +76 +131 +353 .36 .54 .46 .39 60% 65% 20% 20% 1%

AAA #20497649 S S Enforcer E812 x Pollard Erica 8612 CED BW WW YW $C +5 +2.6 +91 +160 +339 .35 .52 .44 .39 60% 80% 2% 2% 2%

AAA #20695194 G A R Home Town x Deer Valley 62861 CED BW WW YW $C +11 + .5 +64 +114 +322 .35 .50 .43 .38 15% 35% 50% 50% 5%

AAA #20497650 S S Enforcer E812 x Pollard Erica 8612 CED BW WW YW $C +9 +2.3 +92 +161 +304 .35 .51 .44 .38 30% 75% 2% 2% 10%

For more information contact T.J. Curtin at 217-825-3005 or tjcurtin78@gmail.com. 8

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2024

Consignments Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale

SEAGRAVES POWERBALL 2232 Reg # +*20487342 | 06/22/2022

SEAGRAVES POWERBALL 2233 Reg # +*20487343 | 06/19/2022

(CED +12, BW -1.6, WW +86, YW +150, CEM +12, Milk +26, $EN -25, CW +76, Marb +1.67, RE +.87, Fat +.049, $M +79, $W +85, $F +122, $G +105, $B +227, $C +373)

(CED +7, BW +2.4, WW +99, YW +175, CEM +12, Milk +26, $EN -49, CW +79, Marb +1.49, RE +.76, Fat +.021, $M +67, $W +83, $F +113, $G +97, $B +210, $C +339)

SEAGRAVES POWERBALL 2262 Reg # *20518728 | 09/04/2022

SEAGRAVES BREAKTHROUGH 2285 Reg # *20667033 | 11/08/2022

(CED +9, BW +.5, WW +88, YW +155, CEM +10, Milk +28, $EN -45, CW +79, Marb +1.30, RE +1.09, Fat -.002, $M +62, $W +81, $F +129, $G +93, $B +223, $C +351)

(CED +12, BW +.6, WW +82, YW +142, CEM +13, Milk +20, $EN -10, CW +60, Marb +1.19, RE +.95, Fat +.043, $M +91, $W +76, $F +97, $G +82, $B +79, $C +323)

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Show Results 2023 World Beef Expo Roll of Victory Angus Show Milwaukee, Wis. | September 29 | Judge: Josh Elder, Iowa Photos by Next Level Images

Grand Champion Female CK3 Barbara K48 Owned by: Macie Carroll

2023 American Royal Junior Angus Show

Kansas City, Mo. | September 29 | Judge: Dustin Hurlbut, S.D. Photos by Next Level Images

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female Lemenager Proven Queen K24 Owned by: Paige Lemenager

2023 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show Kansas City, Mo. | October 21 | Judge: Frank Jackson, S.D. Photos by Next Level Images

Reserve Grand Champion Female Lemenager Proven Queen K24 Owned by: Paige Lemenager

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MARCH 16, 2024

29th Annual "Pick'em In Pike" Sale

39317 290th Ave . Griggsville . IL

SELLING 110 BULLS . 35 SPRING PAIRS . 30 HIGH END HEIFERS

We invite you to attend one of the Midwest's largest Angus production sales! "It's an Angus good time"

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MUSGRAVE FEAT 303 CED 6 BW 1.3 WW 79 YW 141 M 27 MB 1.09 RE .96 $M 94 $C 343

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MUSGRAVE NO LIMIT 663-169

CED 6 BW .8 WW 77 YW 139 M 22 MB .65 RE .44 $M 64 $C 290

CED 4 BW 1.5 WW 77 YW 144 M 33 MB .84 RE .41 $M 70 $C 281

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MUSGRAVE MAN IN BLACK 173 CED 6 BW 4.4 WW 110 YW 197 M 30 MB .88 RE 1.00 $M 67 $C 325

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MUSGRAVE PRIDE L38

CED 7 BW 1.8 WW 86 YW 143 M 27 MB .78 RE .91 $M 93 $C 303

CED 15 BW -1.8 WW 80 YW 144 M 20 MB .57 RE .82 $M 83 $C 293

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MUSGRAVE ROB ROY 233

MUSGRAVE DIVINE 1003-1341

CED 8 BW 1.7 WW 82 YW 142 M 25 MB .52 RE .57 $M 74 $C 271

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MUSGRAVE THEDFORD 13-1229

MUSGRAVE INSPIRE L05

CED 8 BW .8 WW 83 YW 146 M 25 MB .28 RE .90 $M 77 $C 262

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MUSGRAVE FEAT L24 CED 8 BW 1.7 WW 80 YW 133 M 27 MB .77 RE .93 $M 72 $C 260

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MUSGRAVE FOREVER LADY 113 CED 10 BW 1.5 WW 79 YW 141 M 38 MB .49 RE .88 $M 81 $C 307

MUSGRAVE ELLA L09

CED 5 BW 1.1 WW 89 YW 153 M 13 MB .51 RE 1.08 $M 65 $C 282

For more information call or text: 217 242 1160 or visit:

www.musgraveangus.com Chris Earl 630 . 675 . 6559

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SALE CATALOGS MAILED BY REQUEST

Melvin 217 . 242 . 3135 Andy 217 . 242 . 2732 Tyler 217 . 242 . 1160 Email Musgravesires@gmail.com

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Quality Bulls for Top Quality Females

Coleman Bravo 6313 Reg # 18734838

Coleman Cedar Ridge 4212 Reg # 18105607

Coleman Charlo 0256 Reg # 16879074

Fertility Deep Muscular

Easy Fleshing Masculine Longevity

Semen Available Free Delivery Private Treaty

3326 ECR 1960N Oakland, IL 619843 Chris & Mary Miller (217) 276-2542 millerchrisandmary@gmail.com Max JC Miller (217) 276-0778 14

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2023 NAILE Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show

Louisville, Ky. | November 14 | Judges: Jeff Gooden and Reed Gooden, Mo. Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Reserve Junior Champion Heifer

Intermediate Champion Heifer

Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull

Seldom Rest Sandy 3012 Owned by: Anne Dameron

SCC Phyllis 249 Owned by: Brenna Bartlow

Lemenager Proven Queen K24 Owned by: Paige Lemenager

W G A Maverick 12K Owned by: Holly Marsh

Reserve Cow-calf Pair of the Year TLF Northern Miss Owned by: Holly Marsh, Presented by: American Angus Association President Mark McCully Photo by: Peyton Schmitt, AAA

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Beef Expo February 22-25, 2024

Illinois State Fairgrounds- Springfield, IL Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:00pm................ Junior Show cattle & tack allowed on grounds 11:59pm................. Early Online Entry Form closes for Junior Show (Any cattle entered after this deadline will pay an increased fee)

Illinois State Fairgrounds www.illinoisbeefexpo.com

Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00am-4:30pm... Trade Show Open Livestock Center, Lower Level Artisan's Building 11:00am................. Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale 4:00pm-7:00pm... Junior Show Check-In begins Barn 26 All breed steers showing on Friday (Shorthorn, Charolais/Composite, Shorthorn Plus, Hereford, Angus, Chi, Maine) must be entered and check-in at this time.

Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00am-4:30pm.... Trade Show open 8:00am-11:00am... Junior Show Check-in continues 9:00am................. Livestock Judging Contest 11:00am................ IJBA Meeting 11:00am................ Junior Beef Skill-A-Thon 11:00am................. Late Online Entry Form for Saturday & Sunday shows closes 12:00pm................ Illinois Multi-Breed Female Sale 1:30pm.................. “The Collection” Genetics Sale 2:00pm................. Junior Market Show begins

Livestock Center, Lower Level Barn 26 Livestock Center, Upper Level Livestock Center, Upper Level TBA www.illinoisbeefexpo.com Artisan's Building Artisan’s Building Livestock Center, Upper Level

-Show order- Shorthorn, Charolais/Composite, Shorthorn Plus, Hereford, Angus, Chi, Maine steers

6:00pm................. Illinois Simmental Association banquet 6:00pm................. Illinois Shorthorn Association banquet

Artisan's Building Building 30, Upper Meeting Room

Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:00am-4:30pm... Trade Show Open 8:00am................. Junior Show resumes with Market Animal show

Livestock Center, Lower Level Livestock Center, Upper Level

-Saturday Market Animal Show order-Simmental, AOB, Crossbred steers, Market heifers, Top Five Market Animal selection -Breeding Heifer show will begin 30 minutes after the Top Five Market Animal selection. -Saturday Breeding Heifer Show order-Angus, Charolais, Horned Hereford, Chi, Polled Hereford, Limousin

Sunday, February 25, 2024 8:00am-2:00pm... Trade Show Open 8:00am................. Junior Show resumes with Breeding Heifer show

Livestock Center, Lower Level Livestock Center, Upper Level

-Sunday Breeding Heifer Show order-Maine, MaineTainer, Maine-Angus, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental, Shorthorn Plus, %Simmental, Commercial, AOB Heifers, Top Five Breeding Animal selection

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 11:00 AM • Illinois Beef Expo

Illinois State Fairgrounds • Springfield, IL

OFFERING 50 BULLS

Yearling & Two-Year-Old Bulls Multiple Breeds • Genomic Tested

Videos of the offering available early February

2023 Top Seller

BID ONLINE! www.CCi.Live

2023 Top Seller

Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Travis Meteer. 217-430-7030 OR wmeteer2@illinois.edu

Request a sale book at www.IPTBullSale.com

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SALE SPONSORS

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2023 NAILE Junior Angus Show

Louisville, Ky. | November 12 | Judges: Andy Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill. Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos

Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female

Bred-and-Owned Senior Heifer Calf Champion

Bred-and-Owned Junior Heifer Calf Division 2

Owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer

Lemenager Proven Queen K24 Owned by: Paige Lemenager

WHM FCF Phyllis 267 Owned by: Lauren Wolter

PVF Blackbird 2054 Owned by: Caden Crain

PVF SFA Missie 3067 Owned by: Ashton Dillow

Owned Junior Heifer Calf Champion Division 2 Henning BCII Sandy 3012 Owned by: Brenna Bartlow

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York Farms

11th Annual Production Sale • February 10, 2024 • 1 PM at the farm

York Farms Forever Lady 2260 • #20755832 Millbrae Identified x Birks Forever Lady 14

16672 E 1050th Ave. Palestine, IL 62451 Joel: 618.562.2714 Robert: 618.562.2702 www.yorkfarmsangus.com www.illinoisbeef.com

York Farms Icon 2303 • #20780376 DB Iconic x York Farms Forever Lady 2072 WW & YW in top 5% of the breed!

Broadcast live on LiveAuctions.tv Brooklyn Graham Auctioneer Cody Lowdermann Marketing Agent Adam Swigart (309) 826-3809

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Selling 18 month old and yearling Purebred Angus Bulls out of these proven herd sires.

Rudow’s Rip 040 Rudow’s Administrator 333

Rudow’s Capital Gain 74 GCC Juanada Style 670 F

ONLINE BIDDING

Several bulls will be calving ease. All of the bulls will be 50K tested. Selling a select group of embryo packages! Also offering semen packages.

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Registered Angus Cattle

2024 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale February 22, 2024

Kramer Farms Fair-N-Square 2225

Kramer Farms Patriarch 2226

Reg # 20523290 Myers Fair-N-Square M39 x Kramer Farms Blackbird 1937

Reg # 20523291 Tehema Patriarch F028 x Kramer Farms Blackbird 2041

Kramer Farms Viroqua 2247

Kramer Farms Viroqua 2256

CED BW WW YW $C $C% +5 +1.7 +91 +155 +303 15%

CED +11

Reg # 20673841 Dameron Viroqua x Kramer Farms Blackbird 1802

BW WW YW $C $C% +0 +82 +142 +296 15%

Reg # 20673835 Dameron Viroqua x Kramer Farms Blackbird 2007

CED BW WW YW $C $C% +8 +1.5 +83 +133 +261 40%

CED BW WW YW $C $C% +9 +0.3 +77 +149 +292 20%

Wabash Valley Angus Sale March 17, 2024

Kramer Farms Blackbird 2007

Reg # 19794257 Musgrave 316 Stunner x Kramer Farms Blackbird 1802 CED BW WW YW $C $C% +7 +0.1 +68 +124 +241 40%

Kramer Farms Jilt 2058

Reg # 20075344 Musgrave Crackerjack x Kramer Farms Jilt 390 CED BW WW YW $C $C% -2 +4.7 +86 +145 +266 20%

Kramer Blackcap Lady 2304

Reg # 20777876 Kramers Patent 044 x Kramer Blackcap Lady 1821 CED BW WW YW $C $C% +8 +0.1 +74 +138 +221 80%

For more information visit our website www.kramerfarms.com. www.illinoisbeef.com

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Bid Online!

Selling HIGH QUALITY Fall open heifers, Spring yearlings, Bred heifers, Young Pairs and Donors of ALL BREEDS! Contact Ryan for more information!

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Kramers Resilient 312 20700379 • 01/13/2023

Sitz Resilient 10208 • Kramers Evergreen Erica 9038 BW+ 1 . 7 YW+ 1 4 1 WW+ 8 8 HP+ 1 6 . 8

MK+ 3 1 $W+ 9 2

$B+ 1 3 3 $C+ 2 7 2

Kramers Highlander 279 Kramers Man in Black 263 20681143 • 09/14/2022

Baldridge Highlander • MCC SuperMama 7053

BW- 1 . 7 WW+ 7 8

YW+ 1 4 0 HP+ 1 2 . 4

MK+ 3 2 $W+ 8 4

$B+ 1 6 6 $C+ 2 9 8

Kramers Authentic 311

Kramers Profile 338

20700380 • 01/13/2023

20700402 • 02/08/2023

Woodhill Authentic • Kramers Evergren Erica 746

BW+ 1 . 2 WW+ 7 2

YW+ 1 2 6 HP+ 1 3 . 0

MK+ 2 7 $W+ 7 3

$B+ 1 5 7 $C+ 2 7 1

Sitz Profile 625G • Kramers Evergreen Erica 928

BW+ 2 . 6 WW+ 8 9

YW+ 1 5 6 HP+ 1 5 . 5

MK+ 2 9 $W+ 7 7

$B+ 1 6 2 $C+ 2 7 9

20676875 • 09/03/2022

LAR Man In Black • Kramers Evergreen Erica 7032

BW- 1 . 1 WW+ 5 6

YW+ 1 0 3 HP+ 1 6 . 7

MK+ 3 4 $W+ 6 9

$B+ 1 6 1 $C+ 3 0 0

Kramers Rawhide 323 20700390 • 01/18/2023

Poss Rawhide • Kramers Evergreen Erica 147

BW+ 1 . 7 YW+ 1 2 2 WW+ 7 2 HP+ 1 0 . 9

MK+ 2 5 $W+ 6 9

$B+ 1 5 1 $C+ 2 7 2

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