The
ILLINOIS HEREFORD BULLETIN
JULY/AUGUST 2021
CONTENTS July/August 2021
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A Minute With the Meents
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2021 IHA Summer Schedule
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Illinois Hereford Association Fall Tour
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HRC Feedyards and Fed Steer Shootout Field Day
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Volunteers Wanted for Ribeye Corral
IBC IJBA Jackpot Show BC CHB Summer Recipes BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVERTISERS INDEX
PHOTOS
PRESIDENT Dave Roome 309-945-8400
Baker Farms Ellis Farms Hereford Fall Classic Lorenzen Farms Lowderman Cattle Company Milligan Herefords Perks Ranch Torrance Herefords
On the Cover: Taken by Illinois Beef Association intern, Sydney Trainor, at Lorenzen Farms in Chrisman, Ill.
VICE-PRESIDENT Gene Stumpf 618-407-8374 TREASURER Buddy Edenburn (217) 649-0108 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Dr. Tamar Crum 217-820-0964 illinoishereford@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Kline, 309-824-9937 Matt Johnson, 309-883-9466 Phil Tjardes, 815-383-0003 Brent Lowderman, 309-221-9621 Luke Goldstein, 217-663-3390 Cody Crum, 217-248-7282 Jodi McMillan, 815-751-2293 Chad Benedict, 217-246-5099 Kent Burns, 618-521-3199
CONTACT To place advertisements or your latest Hereford 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
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A MINUTE WITH THE MEENTS John Meents, AHA Field Staff, jmeents@hereford.org, 419-306-7480 YOUTH - The summer of 2021 will be an exciting one for members of the National Junior Hereford Association. The 2021 National Junior Hereford Expo (NJHE) is in Kansas City, Missouri July 3 – 9. There are a record number of entries at 2101 for this year’s event including 1755 head from 864 junior members representing 41 states. It will be a spectacular event! The 2022 NJHE will be held in Louisville, KY and 2023 NJHE in Madison, WI. One of the top programs for Hereford youth is the “Faces of Leadership” program that will be held July 28-31 in Oklahoma City. This event is motivating, inspiring and leadership skill driven to help outstanding young Hereford cattlemen and cattlewomen become the best they can be. I want to encourage all Hereford youth to attend a “Faces of Leadership” prior to their high school graduation. The 2022 “Faces of Leadership” will be in Columbus, Ohio. GENETICS - During the April 2021 Board of Directors meeting of the American Hereford Association, rules relating to the designation of potential carriers of genetic abnormalities were amended. Starting July 13, animals that have an unbroken pedigree link to a confirmed carrier of a genetic abnormality will be designated with the letter “P” for potential carrier. For example, an animal that has an unbroken pedigree link to a confirmed Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MDC) will show ONLINE as Mandibulofacial Dysostosis Potential (MDP). Animals designated with a P will remain listed as potential carriers until the animal is DNA tested either free or as a carrier for the specific genetic abnormality/condition, or if the pedigree link to the carrier is broken. MARKETING - Demand for Hereford genetics continues to be very strong with prices up dramatically throughout the spring sale season compared to the last two previous years. All production sale reports can be viewed at WWW. HEREFORD.ORG, click marketing, then click sale results. More activity in private treaty sales has been witnessed as well. MAKE YOUR CATTLE BETTER TODAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MARKET THEM TOMMOROW!
2021 IHA SUMMER SCHEDULE NAME
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LOCATION
Junior National Hereford Expo
July 3-9, 2021
Kansas City, MO
IJBA Edge Conference
July 19, 2021
Humbolt, IL
Illinois State Fair Junior Show
August 12, 2021
Springfield,IL
Illinois State Fair Open Show
August 14, 2021
Springfield, IL
IJBA Heifer Jackpot Show
August 15, 2021
Springfield, IL
Advertising Deadline for IL Beef Magazine and IL Hereford Bulletin
August 15, 2021
Contact Betty Haynes, IL Beef Association at betty@illinoisbeef.com
Save the Date: IHA Tour (Banquet/Social on Saturday night)
August 28-29, 2021
Central Region of IL
For a complete list of member sale dates and events visit www.illinoishereford.com
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tour scHedule Saturday, August 28th Noon - Lunch at Rhodes Farm, Inc. Kim Carney and Lonnie Rhodes 18736 Cross Creek Rd, Carlinville, IL 62626
2:30 - Jennings Land and Cattle Co. Roger Jennings 27511 Rt. 111 Palmyra, IL 62674
5:30 - Dinner at Stephens Hereford Farm with Adcock Cattle and Crum Cattle Co. 1777 North 1000 East Rd Taylorville, IL 62568
Sunday, August 29th 9:00 - Bafford Farms
Kevin Bafford and Family 10600 Damery Rd, Blue Mound, IL 62513
11:00 - Swigart Herefords Adam Swigart and Family 1048 N. 3450 East Rd Farmer City, IL 61842
1:00 - Kline Herefords Randy Kline and Family 113 S. Hemlock St. Leroy, IL 61752
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Hereford Fall Classic Saturday, September 18, 2021 5:30 PM CST | Taylorville, IL
Show Heifers, Maternal Open Heifers, Bred Cows, Pairs and Bred Heifers (bred to Hereford and Angus bulls)
Churchill Lady 6124D ET
Selling heifer calves by Chuma, Blueprint, 2296, Double Your Miles and Dominate
Bar-S-MS 88X 427
Request a Catalog Today!
Selling heifer calves by Blueprint and Advance 628
Crane Herefords. Chad Crane / La Salle, IL / 815-712-5735 Swigart Herefords. Adam Swigart / Farmer City, IL / 309-826-3809 Steve Cole / Bethany, IL / 217-273-2092 • Jeff Babbs / Taylorville, IL / 217-565-1556
DM 4128 8Y Stacie 486 ET
Selling heifer calves by Stock Options
Stephens & Loehr Herefords
Mark Stephens / Taylorville, IL / 217-825-7913 Pete Loehr / Peoria, IL / 309-692-6026
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Volunteers Volunteers Wanted Wanted FOR THE
During the 2021 Illinois State Fair
August 12-22
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Jackpot Show Sunday, Aug. 15 | Illinois State Fairgrounds | Springgeld
The show will start one hour after the completion of the Open Steer Show.
Contact the IBA with questions: 217-787-4280 or intern@illinoisbeef.com
Steak Breakfast Burritos
Steak and Watermelon Salad
This quick and easy steak breakfast burrito packs a protein punch for the most important meal of the day.
Cook Time 35m Protein 35g Servings 4
Ingredients
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• 1 pound Certified Hereford Beef sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican seasoning • Salt • 2 eggs, slightly beaten • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten • 2 tablespoons water • 4 medium spinach or flour tortillas (10-inch diameter), warmed • 1/2 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa • 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese • Toppings: Fat free dairy sour cream, additional prepared thick-and-chunky salsa (optional)
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Combine beef strips and Mexican seasoning in medium bowl; toss to coat. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef. Season with salt, as desired; keep warm. Wipe out skillet using paper towels, if necessary. Combine whole eggs, egg whites and water in small bowl. Spray same skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-low heat until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until scrambled and just set. Layer 1/4 of beef on each tortilla, leaving 1-1/2-inch border on right and left sides; top with 2 tablespoons salsa, 1/4 of eggs and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold right and left sides of tortilla over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up tightly. Serve with toppings, if desired.
Combine the sweetness of watermelon with a savory, grilled steak to send this salad to the top of your lunch rotation!
Cook Time 90m 29g Protein Servings 4
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1 pound Certified Hereford Beef top sirloin steak steak 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat or regular balsamic vinaigrette, divided 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup grape tomatoes Salt and pepper 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese 6 watermelon wedges 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or toasted chopped walnuts (optional)
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Place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange watermelon slices around steak. Grill steaks, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill watermelon 2 to 4 minutes or until grill marks form, turning once. Once cooked, carve steaks into slices. Season beef and watermelon with salt and pepper, as desired. Combine arugula and dressing in large bowl; toss to coat. Divide arugula among four serving plates. Arrange beef and watermelon on salad; top evenly with tomatoes, onion and cheese.
Recipe Credit: https://www.certifiedherefordbeef.com
Certified Hereford Beef
Lorenzen Farms Chrisman, IL Adam Harms, Herdsman 217-369-3609 adamdharms@hotmail.com Steve Lorenzen: 217-822-2803
Jack and Sherry Lowderman Monte, Carrie and Rhett Brent, Kris, Blake and Morgan Cody, Abby, Nash and Tuck P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455 Office: 309-833-5543
www.lowderman.com
Kings, IL 61068
James home 815-562-4946 James cell 815-761-1523 Malcolm 815-761-8462