IN THIS ISSUE: 1
Members: Check Your Voting Eligibility Now
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Illinois Beef Expo Junior Show Results
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Illinois Angus Futurity Show Results
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National Western Stock Show Results
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Southwestern Exposition Show Results
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Illinois Angus Futurity Banquet Awards
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Angus Auxilary Scholarship Application Due
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Emma Eathington Earns NJAA Awards
ILLINOIS ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVERTISERS INDEX
UPCOMING EVENTS
President: Trevor Kuipers Vice President: Tyler Rhode Secretary: Aaron Schafer Business Manager: Doug Turner Past President: Greg McClure
American Angus Association 1 Bill Farm Angus 12 Callan Farms 12 Evers Livestock Farm 12 IJAA & CIAA 10 Kiesewetter Angus 12 Kramer Angus 12 Lemenager Cattle 12 Lorenzen Farms BC, 12 Panther Creek Ranch 12 Rhodes Angus 12 Sunnyhill Angus Farm 12 Walnut Grove Angus 12 York Farms 12
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
PHOTO CREDIT Cover photo and photo on top right taken by Abby Stier with Cindy’s Livestock Photos
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
Angus Members: Check Your Voting Eligibility Now Participate in the electoral process during the 2020 Angus Convention by meeting key requirements. American Angus Association® members wanting to participate in the election of delegates and alternate delegates to the 2020 Annual Convention of Delegates need to meet three eligibility requirements before 4:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), April 10. According to Association bylaws, only eligible voting members can nominate, be nominated, vote or be elected in the annual election of delegates. In order to participate in the electoral process and other business during the 137th Annual Convention of Delegates, a member must be an eligible voting member and must meet all of the following requirements by 4:30 p.m. CDT on April 10: •
Active regular or life membership (dues paid in full by the deadline stated above)
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18 years of age or older
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Registered at least one animal or completed at least $250 of business with the Association or Angus Genetics Inc. within the preceding 12 months from when the nomination period begins
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Be current with all financial obligations to the American Angus Association and all of its subsidiaries when the nomination process begins.
The nomination period for 2020 begins April 13; therefore, above criteria must be met by the end of the previous business day, Friday, April 10. It’s encouraged to submit all necessary requirements at least three business days prior to April 10 to allow time for processing. The American Angus Association will mail delegate nomination materials only to active regular and life members who qualify as eligible voting members prior to 4:30 p.m. CDT on April 10.
Angus. America’s Breed. 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
Contact Martha Greer, coordinator of board relations, at 816-383-5100 or mgreer@angus.org with any questions, or reference the complete bylaws of the Association. The 137th Annual Convention of Delegates takes place Monday, Nov. 9 during the National Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Online registration for the convention will begin July 1. More information will be available at angusconvention.com.
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March/April 2020 - Illinois Angus News 1
Show Results 2020 Illinois Beef Expo Junior Show
Grand Champion Angus Heifer
Reserve Champion Angus Steer
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer
Division 1 Champion Shown by Reese Anderson
Division 1 Reserve Champion Shown by Kami Stahl
Division 3 Champion Shown by Nalaney Guyer
Division 2 Champion Shown by Reese Anderson
Division 2 Reserve Champion Shown by Millie Lashmett
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Shown by Korbin Collins
Division 3 Reserve Champion Shown by Kate Bendlage
Division 4 Champion Shown by Luke Zimmerman No Photo Available: Grand Champion Steer, Cole Caldwell
Division 4 Reserve Champion Shown by Hayden Beard
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Show Results 2020 Illinois Angus Futurity Show and Sale
Springfield, Ill. | February 21 | Casey Jensen, Iowa
Grand Champion Bull
Reserve Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Champion Produce-of-Dam
Champion Get-of-Sire
Double Diamond Angus, Crisman, Ill.
Dameron Angus, Lexington, Ill.
York Farms, Palestine, Ill. 4
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Kramer Angus, Farina, Ill.
Dameron Angus, Lexington, Ill.
Parr Cattle Company, Mason City, Ill.
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Show Results 2020 National Western Stock Show’s Super Point (ROV) Angus Show Denver, Colo. | January 17-18 | Tim Fitzgerald, Pa. and Brian Fitzgerald, Colo. Photos by Karen Hiltbrand, American Angus Association
Reserve Grand Champion Bull
Reserve Senior Champion Female
Late Junior Champion Heifer
Intermediate Champion Heifer
Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Late Winter Heifer Calf Champion
Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill.
Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.
Katelyn Eathington, Avon, Ill. 6
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Laney Stephens, West Salem, Ill.
Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.
Millie Lashmett, Winchester, Ill.
2020 National Western Stock Show’s Junior Angus Show Denver, Colo. | January 15 | Amanda Schnoor, Calif. Photos by Karen Hiltbrand, American Angus Association
Reserve Senior Champion Female Laney Stephens, West Salem, Ill.
Intermediate Champion Heifer Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.
2020 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show’s Roll of Victory Angus Show Fort Worth, Texas | February 1 | Chad Holtkamp, Iowa Photos by Next Level Images
Reserve Grand Champion Female Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.
Intermediate Champion Heifer Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.
Reserve Senior Champion Bull Cross Creek Farms Inc., Brimfield, Ill.
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Award Results 2020 Illinois Angus Futurity Banquet
Northfield Inn & Suites | Springfield, Ill. | February 21
Grand Champion Female Award
Grand Champion Bull Award
Champion Futurity Get-of-Sire Award
Champion Produce-of-Dam Award
Outstanding Junior Award
Family of the Year Award
Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill.
Parr Cattle Company, Mason City, Ill.
Emily Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill. 8
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Double Diamond Angus, Chrisman, Ill.
Joel York, York Farms, Palestine, Ill.
The Alan Miller family, Gridley, Ill.
Stan Prox Award
Junior Appreciation Award
Retiring President Award
Junior Advisors
The Bret Parr family, Mason City, Ill.
Trever Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill.
Kayla Anderson, Chrisman, Ill.
Kayla Anderson, Chrisman, Ill.; Treavor Taylor, Colfax, Ill.; and Trever Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill.
Angus Royalty
Amelia Miller, Gridley, Ill. ebonette; Cheyenne Handsaker, Pearl City, Ill. ebonette; Brooke Schiffbauer, Tonica, Ill. ebonette; Emily Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill. Miss Illinois Angus; Lizzie Schafer, Owaneco, Ill. ebonette; and Ella Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill. princess
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American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Applications Due May 1 Ten scholarships will be awarded, and top five young women will compete for Miss American Angus. The American Angus Auxiliary 2020 scholarship applications for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members are due May 1. Ten scholarships will be awarded, five to young men and five to young women. The top five young womens’ applications are the basis from which the candidates for Miss American Angus are chosen. Apply now for an Auxiliary scholarship. “We are proud to continue the tradition of assisting young Angus juniors with their education,” said Pam Velisek, Auxiliary scholarship chairperson. “We are always impressed with the high-quality candidates we see in the application process.” Scholarship applicants are judged on high school academic achievements, Angus awards and accomplishments, Angus leadership, other agricultural organization involvement, other organization activities, application of livestock knowledge and Angus experience, leadership and future, and letters of recommendation. “I’m so thankful for the American Angus Auxiliary,” said Eva Hinrichsen, 2019 Auxiliary scholarship recipient and Miss American Angus. “The Auxiliary provides so many scholarships to help juniors further their education and so much support for the Angus family.” NJAA members are nominated by their state or regional Angus association, and winners are announced at the awards ceremony during the National Junior Angus Show. For more information, visit the American Angus Auxiliary website. The American Angus Auxiliary works with the American Angus Association and the National Junior Angus Association to promote youth, education and the Angus breed.
New Schedule:
online entries will be be posted on facebook and illinoisangus.com
Thursday, June 4 - Arrival & Check In for both Shows Friday, June 5 - Illinois Junior Angus Field Day Saturday, June 6 - Central Illinois Preview Show
Follow us on Facebook or visit illinoisangus.com for continued updates and show information. Illinois Junior Angus Association & Central Illinois Angus Association.
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ILLINOIS
BEEF INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT Farmers and beef producers contribute to rural economies, care for our natural resources, and produce high-quality beef to feed families in Illinois, the United States and around the world.
QUICK FACTS: BEEF IN ILLINOIS
U.S. BEEF BY THE NUMBERS
Total cattle inventory in Illinois on January 1, 2018 was 1.15 million head of cattle, including 397,000 head of beef cows. 4
Illinois cattle production and processing supports 11,507 jobs.5
The top 10 cattle producing counties by output are Jo Daviess, De Kalb, Stephenson, Carroll, Effingham, Whiteside, Clinton, Adams, Henry, and Iroquois.5
882,000 Cattle & calf operations1
25.2 billion lbs Total production in 20162
Total output or sales in Illinois generated from cattle production, processing and related industries total an estimated $2.6 billion.5
25.6 billion lbs Domestic consumption in 20162
There is an estimated $443.4 million in household income supported by cattle production, processing and related industries in the state.5
THE BEEF INDUSTRY AND RURAL ECONOMIES
Cattle production is one of the most important industries in the United States, accounting for $63.9 billion in cash receipts2 during 2016, or about 18 percent of total cash receipts from agricultural commodities last year.
Modern U.S. beef production is a highly specialized system that includes cow-calf operations and cattle feedlots.
With the world's largest fed-cattle industry, the United States is the world's largest producer of high-quality beef.
$7.2 billion Value of total US Exports in 20173
Japan, South Korea, Mexico Top three export markets in 20173
WHO IS IBA? Initiated in 1985, the Illinois Beef Association is a service based, non-profit organization that strives to be the foundation of a profitable and sustainable beef industry. The Illinois cattle industry thrives on multigenerational family farms that serve as stewards of the livestock, land, and environment entrusted to them. The IBA is a network of passionate people working together to produce high quality beef. Visit our website for more information on Illinois’ beef farmers and Illinois beef industry information. Sources: 1U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2017 Census of Agriculture; 2U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service; 2016; 3U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 2017, 4U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2018 Census; 5Decision Innovation Solutions, 2019 Illinois Agriculture Economic Contribution Study
2060 WEST ILES AVE |SUITE B|SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704
217-787-4280
WWW.ILLINOISBEEF.COM
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Emma Eathington Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Emma Eathington, Avon, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Eathington is the 18-year-old daughter of Kevin and Patrica Eathington and attends the Spoon River Valley High School. She is a member of the NJAA and the Iowa Junior Angus Association, where she serves as director. She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Eathington participated in the quiz bowl, creative writing, and livestock judging contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. She also participated in the mentoring program in 2014 and 2015. 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, than 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 6,000 active members nationwide.
Bill Farm Angus Marvin Kramer
1037 N. 2850 St. Farina, IL 62838 mkramerangus@gmail.com Cell: 618-267-3884
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
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Lorenzen Farms Chrisman, IL Adam Harms, Herdsman 217-369-3609 adamdharms@hotmail.com Steve Lorenzen: 217-822-2803
340 Valley View Circle Dahinda, IL 61428 (309) 337-5196 The new home for SAV Emblynette 4603! Owned with Pasture View Angus
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