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The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

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Contents

october 2026 issue 9 • volume 53

The October cover photo was taken by Victoria Thompson, Opelika, Ala.

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Features Important NAILE Exhibitor Reminders................................................. 16 ASA Board of Directors Intent to Run.................................................... 18 ASA Annual Meeting Elected Delegates................................................. 20 ASA Performance Award Winners.......................................................... 22 2026 ASA Annual Meeting Schedule & Agenda..................................... 50

Show Results

Iowa State Fair - Super Regional Show.................................................... 32 Tennessee State Fair - Super Regional Show............................................ 34 Western Idaho Fair - Super Regional Show............................................. 36 Minnesota State Fair - Regional Show.................................................... 38 Maryland State Fair - Regional Show...................................................... 39 Illinois State Fair - Regional Show.......................................................... 40 Kentucky State Fair - Regional Show...................................................... 41

Sale Reports

Cates Farms “Star Search XXIV”............................................................ 42 Moore Shorthorns “Diamond Dreams” 75th Anniversary Sale............... 43 RC Show Cattle Early Bird Online Sale.................................................. 44

Departments Update................................................................................... 6 Association Outlook............................................................. 12 In the Know......................................................................... 14 Junior Corner....................................................................... 28 News & Notes...................................................................... 46 2026-2027 ASA Point Show System..................................... 51 Sales Calendar...................................................................... 57 Ad Index.............................................................................. 58 4

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Shorthorn Update

ASA Annual Meeting

Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport Hotel

Kansas City, MO

October 23 & 24, 2026 Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Breeder Social at the ASA Office

American Shorthorn Association 7607 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • www.shorthorn.org Montie D. Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO montie@shorthorn.org Heather Lange, director of office operations; customer service, registrations & DNA • heather@shorthorn.org Shelby Diehm, director of youth activities; marketing & communications • shelby@shorthorn.org Cassie Reid, director of shows & events; customer service specialist cassie@shorthorn.org Wade Minihan, director of shows & member communications; customer service specialist • wade@shorthorn.org Bryce Schumann, director of performance programs and commercial acceptance consultant • bryce@shorthorn.org Carrie Land, customer service specialist • carrie@shorthorn.org Accounting • accountmgr@shorthorn.org

ASA Dates of Note

October Oct. 2 Annual Meeting Registration Deadline (fees increase Oct. 3) Oct. 3 Tulsa State Fair (Super Regional) Oct. 3 KILE - National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show - 8:00 am Oct. 4 KILE - Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show - 8:00 am Oct. 6 NAILE Entry Deadline Oct. 12 Northern International Livestock Exposition (Regional) Oct. 13 NAILE Junior Ownership Deadline & Late Entry Deadline Oct. 22 American Royal - Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show - 9:00 am Oct. 23 American Royal - National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show - 9:30 am Oct. 23 ASA Annual Meeting Social at the Office in KC Oct. 24 ASA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet - Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport Hotel November Nov. 1 Inventories sent for 2027 WHR Assessments

ASA Board of Directors Mark Gordon, president 217-737-7905 Jeff Bedwell, vice president 580-822-5590 Rick Osterday, executive director 605-281-1175 Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480 Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035 Jeff Aegerter, 402-641-4696 Cary Gilman, 515-360-6006 Scott Loving, 520-786-1369 Ben Wilson, 606-782-0754 Shorthorn Foundation Bill Rasor, president American Junior Shorthorn Association Audrey Robertson, president National Shorthorn Lassies Jacalyn Meisner, president

Nov. 14 NAILE - Jr. ShorthornPlus Heifer Show Nov. 15 FWSS Entry Deadline Nov. 15 NAILE - Jr. Shorthorn Heifer Show Nov. 17 NAILE - Super National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Bull and Female Show Nov. 20 NWSS Entry Deadline Nov. 24 Cattlemen’s Congress Entry Deadline Nov. 26-27 ASA Office Closed Thanksgiving and day after December Dec. 1 Cattlemen’s Congress & NWSS Junior Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline Dec. 5 Cattlemen’s Congress Late Entry/ Subsitution Deadline Dec. 10 NWSS Late Entry Deadline January 2027 Jan. 10 Cattlemen’s Congress (Super National) Jan. 19 National Western Stock Show (National) Jan. 30 Fort Worth Stock Show (National) February 2027 Feb. 20 Dixie National (National)

Cattlemen’s Congress & NWSS Shorthorn E.D.G.E Show DNA samples due November 1st If you plan to exhibit cattle in the E.D.G.E show at the 2027 Cattlemen’s Congress or NWSS, DNA samples must be submitted and received at the lab prior to November 1st. No entries will be accepted or allowed to show if the DNA sample is submitted and received by lab after November 1st.

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Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 9:00 am - Annual Meeting Social time after Annual Meeting Noon - Awards Luncheon - Presentation of Awards • Century Club • Performance Awards • 2025-2026 Show Awards • Heritage Award • Merit Award • Builder of the Breed Awards Reception to follow at the Hotel Make room reservations and register for the event on shorthorn.org by October 2nd. Early Registration Fee, $100 Registration Fee After October 2, $150

Send DNA Directly to Neogen Breeders can now send and are encouraged to send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the ASA office for preprocessing. 3 things will be required to send samples in for testing: 1. A registration (or recorded “U”) number for each tested animal 2. A paper copy of the finalized testing form, (emailed from staff, description below) which includes the Neogen order number 3. A barcode number for each animal tested Breeders can queue up animals for testing in DigitalBeef and select which sample types they have, as well as which tests they want. Once the form is submitted, staff will process the testing request and get an order ID # from Neogen. A finalized printable PDF of the submission form will be emailed to you to print, sign and send to the lab with samples. Checks/ payments are still made to the ASA. Once staff approves the testing request, the breeder’s DigitalBeef account is billed accordingly.

Regular Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time Zone

(ASA Staff Meeting Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM)

2026 International Year Code: P

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Association Outlook

Montie D. asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

Momentum, Milestones, and the Road Ahead

t is a great time to be a Shorthorn breeder. As we close the books on our past fiscal year, I am incredibly proud to announce a major milestone: we registered over 16,000 head of Shorthorn cattle. This is the first time we have broken the 16,000-head mark in many years, and it marks our fifth consecutive year of registering over 15,000 head. This sustained growth is a direct reflection of the rising interest in our genetics, the influx of new players, and our growing acceptance throughout the wider beef industry. We will be celebrating this momentum at our upcoming Annual Meeting at the end of October, held in conjunction with the American Royal here in Kansas City. I invite you all to kick off the weekend on Friday, October 23, with an open house at the ASA office. Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and great Shorthorn fellowship. The Annual Meeting will follow on Saturday, October 24, at the Embassy Suites by the airport. We will review the past year’s reports, elect new board directors, and announce exciting new performance data initiatives. Our committees have been heavily researching emerging technologies, and the board will be sharing decisions on how we plan to integrate these tools. Saturday afternoon will conclude with a luncheon where we will honor our major award winners, including the Show Heifer and Bull of the Year, Builder of the Breed, the Heritage Award, Merit Award, and our Regional Show Heifers and Bulls of the Year for all five regions. Make it a three- or four-day weekend, because this will also be our first year at the spectacular new American Royal facility. The Shorthorn Junior Show takes place on Thursday, followed by the Open Show on Friday, right before the Annual Meeting. While it should 12

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come as no surprise that a project of this magnitude takes time and isn’t entirely completed just yet, what is finished is awfully impressive. The entire facility is air-conditioned, providing an incredible environment for both exhibitors and cattle. While it will likely be November before the barns are totally finished, they are in great shape and fully ready for the American Royal. Although the main Coliseum and permanent show rings won’t be completed for probably another year to a year and a half, a more than adequate show ring has been built directly into the current facility. This new complex is large, purposebuilt for livestock, and truly one of the most impressive new builds in the United States—rivaling the incredible developments we have seen in Denver and Louisville. I think everyone will be very impressed with what they see. As we enter the heart of show season, the energy is palpable. From our Junior National this past June in Abilene, Texas, to the regional and state fairs across the country, Shorthorn participation has been exceptional. More importantly, the quality of our cattle has never been better. We are simply no longer seeing those bottom-end cattle; our breeders have done a tremendous job raising the floor and consistently producing good cattle that the entire industry is noticing. This visible improvement goes handin-hand with our disciplined use of performance data. By effectively utilizing EPDs and breed indexes in our selection processes, we are creating animals with solid documentation that the commercial sector can trust. A prime example is our Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF) research project with Simplot. The data shows that the Shorthorn breed is well over 90% low-risk for BCHF across the entire population. This is a massive selling point. When our

genetics are crossed and brought into the commercial arena, it drastically reduces un-recoupable feedlot losses tied to heart failure. This kind of documented advantage makes the Shorthorn breed measurably more valuable to the bottom line. As the fall sales season kicks off, we are already seeing strong demand for top Shorthorn genetics, driven by both established breeders and new members building their programs. To maintain this trajectory, it is up to all of us to remain disciplined and leverage the data at our fingertips.

American Royal & ASA Annual Meeting Schedule of Events Tuesday, Oct. 20 4:00 pm - Shorthorn being arriving at American Royal Wedneseday, Oct. 21 9-10:30 am - Shorthorn Junior and Open Show Check-In Thursday, Oct. 22 9:00 am - Junior ShorthornPlus & Shorthorn Show Friday, Oct. 23 9:30 am - Open ShorthornPlus & Shorthorn Show 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Breeder Social at the ASA Office - 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151 Saturday, Oct. 24

at the Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport Hotel

9:00 am - Annual Meeting Social time after Annual Meeting Noon - Awards Luncheon Awards Reception to follow at the Hotel More details at shorthorn.org

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In the Know

Wade director of shows & member Minihan communications; customer service specialist

All Things Fall Shows! As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the Shorthorn breed is heading into one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year. From the American Royal to NAILE, there is plenty happening across the breed, and we look forward to seeing Shorthorn exhibitors and families throughout the fall show season. The American Royal is just around the corner, and we are excited to be showing in the new facility this year. Once again, the American Shorthorn Association Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with this prestigious event. Be sure to review the Annual Meeting schedule on page 50 and check the delegate list on page 20-21 to see if you have been selected to represent your state. Following the American Royal, attention will quickly turn toward the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville,

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Kentucky. With construction continuing at the Kentucky Exposition Center, exhibitors can expect changes to the facility setup this year, including some differences from last year’s construction layout. We will continue to share updates as plans develop, so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and ASA communications as we get closer to the show. NAILE Stalling Reminder One of the most important NAILE deadlines to keep in mind is November 1 — stalling requests are due to Wade Minihan. Space at NAILE is always at a premium, and with the ongoing construction, available space may be even more limited this year. To help accommodate tack and equipment space, exhibitors are encouraged to enter more head than they plan to bring to the show. For example, if you enter 10 animals, you may be allotted approximately seven stalls, as NAILE has historically reduced

the space available to the Shorthorn breed by about 30%. Please remember that cattle entered only in the Junior Show will not be stalled in the Shorthorn barn. If you plan to show exclusively in the Junior division, you will need to make separate stalling arrangements. Exhibitors looking to secure space in the Shorthorn barn are encouraged to enter cattle in both the Open and Junior shows. We also encourage your ‘extra entries for space” to be entered in the Open Show. There is a lot to keep track of as we head into the fall show season, and we are here to help make the process as smooth as possible. For everything you need to know to prepare for NAILE, including important deadlines, check-in information and show details, be sure to turn to page 16. We look forward to seeing you at the shows this fall!

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NAILE 2026: Shorthorns in the Ville The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) will look and feel a little different again this year as the Kentucky Exposition Center undergoes major renovations to expand

and improve its facilities. With change comes adjustment, and we’ll do our best to keep exhibitors informed every step of the way. Please read carefully, double check deadlines, and be prepared—

* New for 2026: Daily Release Policy Daily release of cattle will be permitted only after all shows scheduled for that day have concluded. No cattle, displays, equipment, or exhibit materials may be removed, and no tear-down activities

may begin until all shows in both Broadbent Arena and Freedom Hall have been completed. Any requests for an early release must be submitted through the Early/Late

your attention to detail will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable NAILE for everyone.

Release Request Form available on the NAILE website no later than November 1, 2026.

Important Exhibitor Reminders • Tattoo Verification All Junior cattle must be tattooverified prior to check-in. Instructions are available in the attached document— please check tattoos before arriving. • Junior Cattle Ownership Deadline – October 13, 2026 Registration papers must reflect an ownership date of October 13 or earlier. Contact the ASA office immediately if corrections are needed. • Junior Registration Papers o Cattle must be registered in a single junior’s name only (no farm names or multiple ownerships). o These rules are strictly enforced by NAILE staff. • Females 20 months of age on day of show o Must present pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at check-in. • Tack Space & Stalling o NAILE reduces stalls by 30% from the number of animals entered. (Example: enter 10 head = receive 7 stalls).

o Plan accordingly, extra animals may be entered to ensure enough tack space. o We cannot guarantee exact Shorthorn barn location due to construction. Final placement is determined the week of NAILE. • Registration Papers o Physical papers are highly encouraged but not required. o Digital copies must be downloaded as a PDF certificate (not just a screenshot). o Junior cattle registration papers will be tattoo-verified/stamped at check-in. • Cow/Calf Pairs Both cow and calf must have registration papers presented at check-in. • Stall Requests o Due November 1, 2026 to wade@ shorthorn.org. o Open Shorthorn Cattle will be stalled by ASA staff. o Junior Shorthorn Only will be stalled by NAILE staff. o Be detailed—include exhibitor names, cattle numbers, breeds, and any shared tack arrangements.

2026 Schedule & Deadlines October 6 - Early Entry Deadline October 13 - Late Entry Deadline and Junior Ownership Deadline November 1 - Stalling Requests Due (send to wade@shorthorn.org) November 13 - Check in Day - 9 a.m.- 12p.m. - ALL Junior Cattle and Open Check in - 10:00 a.m. - Arrival of Junior Cattle Ends - 12:00 p.m. - Arrival of Open Cattle Ends November 14 - Following the Junior Simmental Show (begins at 8:00 a.m.) Junior ShorthornPlus Show, Broadbent Arena - 5:00 p.m. – Deck the Stalls, ASA Booth November 15 - 8:00 AM, Junior Purebred Show, Freedom Hall November 17 - 8:00 AM, Open Shorthorn Show, Freedom Hall 16

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o Cow/Calf pairs are allocated one tie space. Calf will need to be its own entry for space. Example Request #1 Dolly Parton would like to stall with Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, and George Strait. Dolly has 1 heifer in the junior show and an Angus heifer. Garth has 1 Shorthorn. George has 2 Herefords sharing stalls/tack. Example Request #2 • Dolly Parton – 3 Shorthorns (both shows), 1 Junior Shorthorn, 1 Angus (both shows) = 5 total • George Strait – 2 Herefords (both shows, sharing tack) • Reba – 3 Shorthorns (both shows), stalls near Dolly • Garth Brooks – 1 Shorthorn (both shows), stalls near Dolly Stay tuned to your email! Exhibitor communication will be handled electronically—make sure your entry has a valid email address so you don’t miss important updates.

Intent to Run Members Announce Intent to Run for ASA Board of Directors Andy Scott - I grew up in east central Oklahoma, where agriculture and livestock were an important part of my early life. Some of my earliest memories are of working alongside my grandfather on his wheat farm and with his commercial Hereford cattle. That farm was originally acquired during the Oklahoma Land Run of 1892. The lessons I learned there about agriculture, livestock, hard work, and stewardship have stayed with me throughout my life. I showed Hereford cattle throughout my youth, developing an appreciation for the livestock industry and the people who make it special. Today, I continue to make my living in the cattle business. I currently manage the Seminole Division of Christensen Ranch. This experience has given me a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s cattle producers, as well as an appreciation for the importance of a strong and progressive breed association. My wife, Jamie, and I have been married since 2001, and we are blessed with two children, Ty, 25, and Abbi, 16. Our family is also very involved in rodeo, which has provided us with many opportunities to stay connected to the livestock industry and the people who make up the broader agricultural community. Rodeo has reinforced the values of hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment that are important to our family. Our family’s journey into the Shorthorn breed began when our children chose Shorthorns to show. What started as an opportunity for our children quickly became a passion for our entire family. We fell in love with the breed, but just as

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importantly, we fell in love with the people and the sense of community within both the Oklahoma Shorthorn Association and the American Shorthorn Association. We have been proud to be part of the Shorthorn family ever since and have never looked back. Our children’s success in the show ring has also been an important part of our family’s Shorthorn journey. Abbi showed 4S Primabella M21, who was a two-time EDGE National Champion at Cattlemen’s Congress. Primabella was also reserve grand EDGE heifer at Junior Nationals in Grand Island. She has also had success with her bred-and-owned steers, including winning Shorthorn Breed Champion in the steer show at the 2022 Tulsa State Fair and being named Reserve Grand Prospect Steer at the 2023 Junior Nationals. Since becoming involved in the breed, we have continued to grow our Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus cattle with a qualityfocused approach. What began with our children showing Shorthorns has grown into a herd of approximately 70 Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus cows. Our goal has been to build cattle that are not only competitive in the show ring, but also functional, productive, and valuable to the breeders and commercial cattlemen who invest in them. I am currently serving my second term on the Oklahoma Shorthorn Association Board. Serving at the state level has given me an opportunity to learn, listen, work with fellow members, and better understand the responsibility that comes with representing an association and its membership. When I was asked—and encouraged— to run for a seat on the American Shorthorn Association Board, I was both shocked and deeply honored. I did not take the invitation lightly. I believe that being a member of an association is not only an honor, but also a responsibility to serve and give back to the organization and the

people who have invested so much in it. My professional life has also been centered around service. I spent many years working as a paramedic and am a retired volunteer firefighter. Those experiences taught me the importance of teamwork, accountability, listening to others, making thoughtful decisions, and putting the needs of others ahead of yourself. If elected to the American Shorthorn Association Board, I hope to lend my experience, knowledge, and perspective to help do what is best for the entire association. At the same time, I recognize that I still have much to learn, and I look forward to learning from the experiences, ideas, and perspectives of other members and breeders. I am grateful for the encouragement that led me to consider this opportunity, and I would be honored to serve the American Shorthorn Association and its membership. My goal is simple: to listen, to serve, and to do my part to help ensure a strong future for the Shorthorn breed and the generations who will carry it forward. Cory Bollum Fellow Shorthorn Breeders: It is with great pride and honor that I write this letter asking for the opportunity to be re-elected to a seat on the Board of Directors at this years ASA annual meeting. I am located in Austin, MN and our multi-generational farm that was homesteaded in 1863 is located in Goodhue, MN. Bollum Family Shorthorns (BFS) ownership today consists of 3 siblings (Cory, Carl, and LeAnn Bollum) and our respective families. Mary and I have 3 grown children Connor, Josh, and Emily that are also involved in BFS. The seventh generation of Bollum’s arrived

in MN this spring as Connor and Trisha added a little one, Wallie! The operation today runs over 600 acres and the cow herd consists of 125 cows, mostly all purebred Shorthorn and a few commercial cows used as recips. We have held our own annual on-line “Red, White, and Roan” production sale for the last 15 years. I have been active and involved with our home state (MN) Shorthorn Association for many years. I have made a career at Hormel Foods Corporation, for 35 years. I have been involved in various different positions and locations for the Fortune 500 Global Branded Food company. Currently, I am the Director of Pork Operations and Procurement and involved with many aspects of leadership of a large scale food production operation and one of the most iconic and popular brands in the U.S. meat industry. I believe the Shorthorn breed is positioned to capitalize on the many opportunities available in the cattle industry today. We have the ability due to our breeds exceptional maternal traits, superior heterosis and disposition advantages to take a sizable chunk of market share away. I welcome the chance to represent this great breed and try to help bring both the show cattle side and the commercial cattle side of Shorthorns to be more unified and be “the breed” for the next generation. Tyler Cates - It is with great honor and careful consideration that I ask for your support as I seek re-election to the American Shorthorn Association Board of Directors. My life has been Shorthorn cattle from the time I was old enough to walk alongside my grandfather, father, and uncle. I anxiously awaited each month’s issue of Shorthorn Country, and I learned to read by memorizing each issue. Those early experiences created a passion and love for the Shorthorn breed that remain just as strong today. Serving on the Board has given me the opportunity to give back to a breed and a membership that have been such an important part of my life. My wife, Cortney, and I, along with our daughter, Piper, a fourth-generation Shorthorn breeder, are very proud of our involvement in this breed and excited about the direction the American Shorthorn Association is heading. During my time on the Board, I have gained an even greater appreciation for the responsibility that comes with representing our membership. I have learned that moving a breed forward requires listening to our breeders, understanding the challenges they face, and working together to make decisions that benefit Shorthorns as a whole. I have also had the privilege of attending and judging many cattle shows across the country. Those experiences have allowed

me to see firsthand the tremendous progress being made by Shorthorn breeders in all segments of our industry. I can say with great pride that the Shorthorn breed has made tremendous strides in producing cattle that are more consistent, competitive, and useful across the entire beef industry. The cattle we exhibit in the yards and in the showring have never been more uniform, and I believe the continued strength and record numbers we are seeing in many avenues of our breed’s beef business are a true testament to the dedication of our breeders and the progress we have made together. One of the things I value most about the Shorthorn breed is the family-friendly, wholesome environment that makes it such a great place to raise children. Our junior program and Junior Nationals are second to none. I believe it is extremely important that we maintain that focus and continue to provide our young people with opportunities to learn, compete, build friendships, and develop the skills that will make them the future leaders of our breed. As the father of a fourthgeneration Shorthorn breeder, this is more than an organizational priority to me—it is personal. At the same time, I believe the future of Shorthorns must extend well beyond our junior program and show ring. My vision for the breed is to provide opportunities for beef producers in every segment of the industry. I am very proud of the commercial acceptance our breed has gained throughout the beef industry, and there are numerous Shorthorn breeders who deserve tremendous credit for making that possible. That success did not happen by chance or overnight. It came through years of dedication, hard work, innovation, and a willingness to recognize where we needed to improve. We believed we had the right product, and we made the necessary modifications to make that product more valuable and relevant to today’s cattle industry. I believe that same mindset must continue. The cattle business is constantly evolving, and Shorthorns must evolve with it while never losing the qualities that make our breed unique. I believe we must continue to encourage our members to collect and submit meaningful data and expand the use of DNA testing. The more information we have about our cattle, the better equipped we will be to identify strengths, address weaknesses, and make sound breeding decisions. Ultimately, our goal should be to provide cattle that are functional, profitable, and competitive for the commercial cattleman. We are currently seeing strong markets for feeder cattle and cull cows, along with continued opportunities in freezer beef and other direct-to-consumer markets. The cattle industry is in a good place, but opportunity alone does not guarantee success. I am a firm believer that, whether it is the cattle business or any other business, success comes down to understanding

supply and demand and providing a product that people want. I believe our responsibility as breeders is to identify what consumers and cattle buyers in our individual markets are looking for and then work to provide that product. I also believe the responsibility of our leadership is to encourage and support our membership as we work toward that goal. We need to make Shorthorn cattle as desirable, useful, and competitive as possible while continuing to promote the many strengths our breed has to offer. Perhaps most importantly, I believe we must continue to work together. We are a Shorthorn family, and our greatest strength is the people within this breed. Whether our focus is the show ring, the junior program, registered cattle, commercial cattle, or direct-to-consumer beef, we all have a place in the future of Shorthorns. We should celebrate those differences, support one another, and unite in showcasing everything our breed has to offer. If given the opportunity to serve another term on the American Shorthorn Association Board of Directors, I will continue to bring the same passion, dedication, and commitment that I have always had for this breed. I will continue to listen to our membership, work toward practical solutions, and make decisions with the long-term success of the Shorthorn breed in mind. My strongest asset has always been my passion for Shorthorn cattle and my desire to see this breed succeed. But after serving on the Board, I have an even greater appreciation for the responsibility we have to protect what previous generations built while continuing to improve it for those who will follow us. I am especially motivated by the opportunity to build a stronger future for my daughter, Piper, and for the many generations of Shorthorn breeders who will come after us. I want to help ensure that the Shorthorn breed remains a place where families can build a life together, where young people can find a lifelong passion, and where cattlemen and women can raise a product that is respected and profitable throughout the beef industry. I would be honored to have your support for another term on the American Shorthorn Association Board of Directors. Thank you for the opportunity to serve a breed that has given my family and me so much.

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Annual Meeting American Shorthorn Association Elected Delegates 2026

Canada - 3 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Head for the Hill Shorthorns, Chairman, Box 31, Redvers, Sk., Can. Alabama - 12 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected Arkansas - 16 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Hunter Burnett, Chairman, 127 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Greenbrier, Ark. California - 35 Votes/2 Delegates 1. *Alpha & Sherri Gipe, Chairman, 6885 Oak Ave., Merced, Calif. 2. * Hugh Mooney, PO Box 2235, Elk Grove, Calif. Colorado - 19 Votes/1 Delegate 1. *Peak View Ranch Inc., Chairman, 1050 County Road JJ, Fowler, Colo. Florida - 9 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected Georgia - 13 Votes/1 Delegate 1. *Haylo Farms, Chairman, 2012 Lumpkin Campground Rd. S., Dawsonville, Ga. Idaho - 7 Votes/1 Delegate 1. CB Shorthorns LLC, Siera Winston, Chairman, 325 N Longhorn Ave, Eagle, Idaho. Illinois - 102 Votes/5 Delegates 1. Hugh W. Moore Jr. & Sons, Ron Moore, Chairman, 31056 Old Fidelity Rd., Jerseyville, Ill. 2. *Hahn Family Shorthorns LLC, 74 County Road 2700 E, Minonk, Ill. 3. *Jordan Acres, 545 900N Rd., Sibley, Ill. 4. Leveldale Farms, Les Mathers, 4627 N. Grandview Drive, Peoria Heights, Ill. 5. *Wise Shorthorns, 83 County Road 1300 N, Bethany, Ill. Indiana - 146 Votes/6 Delegates 1. *J. Phillip Bowman & Family, Chairman, 9898 Garrett Rd., Greens Fork, Ind. 2. *Cates Farm, 7893 S. Indian Trail, Modoc, Ind. 3. Gerald & Robin Nickel, Jerry Nickel, 4903 N. County Road 200 W, Connersville, Ind. 4. *Meyer Family Shorthorns, 2289 S. County Rd. 850 W, Greensburg, Ind. 5. *Smith Family Farms, 7055 W. 675 S, Pendleton, Ind. 6. *Waukaru Farms Inc., 7577 S. 210 E, Rensselaer, Ind. Iowa - 117 Votes/5 Delegates 1. *Bert L. Moore, Chairman, 407 N. 12th St., Indianola, Iowa 2. Bern-A-Dale, Bernie Bolton, 38995 Honeysuckle Rd., Oakland, Iowa 3. *Brian Fox, 2333 110th St., Kanawha, Iowa 4. *Dale Studer Family, 2125 125th St., Creston, Iowa 5. Gilman Shorthorns, Cary Gilman, 1279 Sheldon Ave., Stuart, Iowa

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Kansas - 48 Votes/2 Delegates 1. Prairie View Shorthorn Farm, Ross Mosteller, Chairman, 2918 State Highway 63, Kan. 2. *Kevin J. Gibler, 569 E. 1550th Rd., Baldwin City, Kan. Kentucky - 34 Votes/2 Delegates 1. *Martindell Farms LLC, Chairman, 7754 Bunnell Crossing Road, Hardyville, Ky. 2. Sharben Shorthorns, Ben Wilson, 947 Bald Eagle Rd., Sharpsburg, Ky. Maine - 9 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected Maryland - 25 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected Michigan - 92 Votes/4 Delegates 1. *Kastel Show Cattle, Chairman, 13591 Packard Road, Charlotte, Mich. 2. *Campbell Cattle Company, 1345 Hall Rd SW, South Boardman, Mich. 3. *Cheyenne McCollough, 575 W Central Road, Bronson, Mich. 4. *Gustafson Wexvale Farms, 9404 S 43 Rd, Cadillac, Mich. Minnesota - 91 Votes/4 Delegates 1. The Bollum Family, Cory Bollum, Chairman, 2705 8th Ave. SW, Austin, Minn. 2. Faxon Creek Cattle Co., Kelly Fox, 11213 182nd St., Belle Plaine, Minn. 3. Nelson Family Shorthorns, Alan Nelson, 204080 870th Ave. SW, Austin, Minn. 4. *The Kaehler Family, 20030 25th St. SE, Saint Charles, Minn. Mississippi - 3 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected Missouri - 34 Votes/3 Delegates 1. Hendrickson TST/ Nile Valley Farms, John Hendrickson, Chairman, 31598 Hendrickson Rd, Sedalia, Mo. 2. Bum Steer Cattle Company, William Pugh, 124 SW County Road U, Holden, Mo. 3. Legacy Ranch, Jose Cruz, PO Box 490, Rhineland, Mo. Montana - 14 Votes/1 Delegate 1.*Promiseland Cattle Co., Chairman, PO Box 166, Fishtail, Mont. Nebraska - 56 Votes/3 Delegates 1. Greg Crawford Family, Greg Crawford, Chairman, 12583 S. 96th St., Roca, Neb. 2. DJS Shorthorn, Dean Steck, 86779 572 Ave, Laurel, Neb. 3. Fairview Stock Farms, John Sonderman, 20119 310th St., Columbus, Neb. Nevada - 1 Vote/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected

Annual Meeting American Shorthorn Association Elected Delegates 2026

New Hampshire - 1 Vote/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected New Mexico - 3 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected New York - 13 Votes/1 Delegate 1. *Broughton Cattle Co LLC, Pete Broughton, Chairman, 3853 Silver Springs Rd, Silver Springs, N.Y. North Carolina - 6 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected North Dakota - 25 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate elected Ohio - 194 Votes/8 Delegates 1. Paint Valley Farms, Lee Miller, Chairman, 10550 TWP Rd. 262, Millersburg, Ohio 2. Beckler Farms LLC, Greg Beckler, 2305 Sylvan, Wooster, Ohio 3. *Byland, Chairman, 500 Township Rd. 2802, Loudonville, Ohio 4. Cedar Lane Farm, Jeffery Winkle, 5006 Gravel Pit Rd., Cedarville, Ohio 5. *Greenhorn Cattle Co., 3450 Middle Run Rd., Waynesville, Ohio 6. *Hively’s Highland Farms, LTD, 47060 Hisey Rd., New Waterford, Ohio 7. RC Show Cattle, Christy Campbell, 7878 Dixon Rd., Eaton, Ohio 8. *Turner Shorthorns, 11075 State Route 757 NW, Somerset, Ohio Oklahoma - 69 Votes/3 Delegates 1. Merideth Behrens, Chairman, PO Box 325, Colbert, Okla. 2. Lost Diamond B Ranch, Mark Blankinship, 921 S. Pleasant Valley Street, Orlando, Okla. 3. *Lazy Bar F Shorthorns, 415 S. 7th St., Orlando, Okla. Oregon - 16 Votes/1 Delegate 1. *Robin Willie Bonn, 27250 Erickson Road, Eugene, Ore. Pennsylvania - 50 Votes/2 Delegates 1. *LHL Farm LLC, Chairman, 142 Allison Road, Harrisville, Pa. 2. *Denise Dobbs, 8401 Creek Rd, Newport, Pa. South Carolina - 4 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected South Dakota - 48 Votes/2 Delegates 1. Stangl Shorthorns, Rick Osterday, Chairman, 31728 US Hwy 12, Java, S.D. 2. *Schrag/Nikkel Show Cattle, 27664 444th Ave., Mario, S.D.

Tennessee - 25 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Hillside Farm, Joe Bales, Chairman, 3475 Fish Hatchery Rd., Morristown, Tenn. Texas - 97 Votes/4 Delegates 1. John & Barbara Russell, John Russell, Chairman, PO Box 523, Caldwell, Texas. 2. *Bar N Cattle Company, 622 Darwin Lane, Sunset, Texas. 3. *Marlin Priddy, 3960 N State Highway 108, Stephensville, Texas. 4. Waggoner & Felicia Spurlen, 3757 FM 2525, Early, Texas. Utah - 2 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected Virginia - 20 Votes/1 Delegate 1. *Quaker Hill Farm LLC, Chairman, 5728 Poindexter Rd., Louisa, Va. Washington - 17 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate Elected West Virginia - 25 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Winters Show Cattle, Bo Winters, Chairman, 3443 Nine Mile Road, Lesage, W.V. Wisconsin - 114 Votes/5 Delegates 1. *Dreamy 280 Cattle Co., Chairman, 2792 Cave of the Mounds, Blue Mounds, Wisc. 2. *Bishell Family Cattle LLC, 1830 County Road E, Mineral Point, Wisc. 3. Country K Shorthorns, Kylene Everson, 1945 Townline Rd., Stitzer, Wisc. 4. Miller Farms, Cody Quam, N706 Hwy. 113, Lodi, Wisc. 5. White Oak Beef, Joel Schultz, N6362 Ballard Road, Seymour, Wisc. Wyoming - 12 Votes/1 Delegate 1. *Burntwood Livestock, 3180 Highway 414, McKinnon, Wyo. Total Number of Delegates - 85 Total Number of Confirmed Delegates - 33 Total Number of Votes - 1,664 Delegates that have NOT accepted their delegation have a * next to their name. If you are listed and have a * next to your name, please contact Wade immediately to accept or decline your position. This list is subject to change because we do not have 100% acceptance at time of printing. If you have questions or need to accept or decline, please contact Wade at wade@shorthorn.org or (816) 599-7777.

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Performance Award Winners for 2025 Recognized at the American Shorthorn Association’s Awards Luncheon on October 24, 2026

On the following pages, you will find a list of the Shorthorn breed’s honor roll of performance champions, also known as the Pacer Performance Awards for 2025. Congratulations to all breeders and their animals who qualify for these designations. It’s not an easy task for a sire or dam to qualify for these awards! To understand the standards these animals must meet to qualify for these various categories, check out the last page of these award winners. The cows listed are all that are newly

qualified for the Performance Award categories based off their 2024 calves. The youngest cows to qualify for this set of awards are the 2021 born females that qualified on their first three calves in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We treat the Performance Awards recognition like a “hall of fame” induction: once you get recognized, you’re in for life! A cow could certainly meet the qualifications for Performance or Pacesetter Dam multiple times in her life (and many do!), but the cow is only honored with the recognition

the first time she qualifies. If you have a cow that you feel qualifies for the 2025 awards and do not find her on the list, it’s likely because she was a past qualifier who has already been recognized. In Digital Beef, each qualifying animal has an “Awards” tab you can click to see when and what recognition your animal has received. A cow can be recognized as a Performance Dam and then later in life be recognized as a Pacesetter Dam as well.

2025 Owner Summary for Pace Performance Sire & Dams NAME

CITY/STATE

PERFORMANCE DAM

PACESETTER DAM

PERFORMANCE SIRE

PACEMAKER SIRE

16 11 11 11 8 4 7 0 4 3 4 4 1 2 3 3 3 3 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS PAWNEE ROCK, KS BYLAND LOUDONVILLE, OH DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC REWEY, WI PEAK VIEW RANCH INC FOWLER, CO GILMAN SHORTHORNS STUART, IA PAINT VALLEY FARMS MILLERSBURG, OH TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY INMAN, KS JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM KATHRYN, ND STANGL SHORTHORNS JAVA, SD BECKLER FARMS LLC WOOSTER, OH BROCK DAVID STUDER CRESTON, IA NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER ESBON, KS BERT L. MOORE INDIANOLA, IA WAUKARU FARMS INC RENSSELAER, IN HENDRICKSON TST/NILE VALLEYFARMS SEDALIA, MO DALE & SUSAN SPRINGMAN WILMONT, MN LUKE BECKLER WOOSTER, OH MATTHEW VAN LITH MILBANK, SD MERIDETH LAND & CATTLE LLC FAYETTE, MO J PHILLIP BOWMAN & FAMILY GREENS FORK, IN PRAIRIE VIEW SHORTHORN FARM SENECA, KS SHADYBROOK FARM LTD WEST BROME, QC DALE STUDER FAMILY CRESTON, IA NAYLOR’S SHORTHORNS BUFFALO, MO HUGH W MOORE JR & SONS JERSEYVILLE, IL OAKWOOD FARMS GRAND MARSH, WI FREDRICK & EMILY GOLEMBOSKI SNYDER, CO JACK JORDAN RENSSELAER, IN AUSTIN STUDER INDIANOLA, IA HEATH KEISER GOTHENBURG, NE DON CAGWIN VIRGINIA, IL SEMEX USA INC MADISON, WI LEACHMAN CATTLE OF COLORADO FORT COLLINS, CO ROGER HALEY FAMILY WASECA, MN STEVE SCHOLZ STAPLETON, NE BAR N CATTLE COMPANY SUNSET, TX LEVELDALE FARMS MASON CITY, IL PROMISELAND CATTLE CO. FISHTAIL, MT LAKESIDE FARMS HERSEY, MI MERRILL FARMS WAKEMAN, OH MATTHEW & STACEY BIGELOW O NEALS, CA THE MCGILL FAMILY IVA, SC BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES FAIRCHILD, WI THE BOLLUM FAMILY AUSTIN, MN PEARL VALLEY SHORTHORNS VALLEY CITY, ND TAYLOR GRACE BIGELOW O NEALS, CA CHELSEY MUELLER REWEY, WI

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SENSATIONAL SIRE TOTAL 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

18 12 12 12 10 8 7 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

TOM LEPPERT CLAY OSTERDAY STEEL HILL RANCH HUNTER LEPPERT STRAIGHT ARROW SHORTHORNS SOWERS FARMS SINCE 1840, LLC TRIPLE SPRINGS CATTLE CO KAFKA CATTLE COMPANY KERRY BARLING CHARLOTTE JORDAN MILLER FARMS SPRING VIEW CATTLE BRADEN HAHN MORGAN ENG TREVOR AND KIM PRESTON

MOUNTAIN HOME, ID JAVA, SD MINTO, ND MOUNTAIN HOME, ID COLE CAMP, MO BLUE ROCK, OH WATONGA, OK PARKSTON, SD FRANKFORT, KY RENSSELAER, IN LODI, WI NEILLSVILLE, WI MINONK, IL FITCHBURG, WI LYONS, NE

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PERFORMANCE DAM

PACESETTER DAM

PERFORMANCE SIRE

PACEMAKER SIRE

17 14 4 9 9 4 7 6 5 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2025 Breeder Summary for Pace Performance Sire & Dams NAME

CITY/STATE

LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS PAWNEE ROCK, KS BYLAND LOUDONVILLE, OH PAINT VALLEY FARMS MILLERSBURG, OH GILMAN SHORTHORNS STUART, IA PEAK VIEW RANCH INC FOWLER, CO JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM KATHRYN, ND TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY INMAN, KS DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC REWEY, WI LEVELDALE FARMS MASON CITY, IL WAUKARU FARMS INC RENSSELAER, IN BECKLER FARMS LLC WOOSTER, OH BERT L. MOORE INDIANOLA, IA HENDRICKSON TST/NILE VALLEYFARMS SEDALIA, MO NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER ESBON, KS MATTHEW & STACEY BIGELOW O NEALS, CA STANGL SHORTHORNS JAVA, SD OAKWOOD FARMS GRAND MARSH, WI DALE & SUSAN SPRINGMAN WILMONT, MN J PHILLIP BOWMAN & FAMILY GREENS FORK, IN MURIDALE SHORTHORNS SWIFT CURRENT, SK SASKVALLEY STOCK FARM ROSTHERN, SK W. KENT VELDE MILWAUKEE, WI KEITH H LAUER MCPHERSON, KS DALE STUDER FAMILY CRESTON, IA MARTINDELL FARMS LLC. HARDYVILLE, KY NAYLOR’S SHORTHORNS BUFFALO, MO THE MCGILL FAMILY IVA, SC BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES FAIRCHILD, WI THE BOLLUM FAMILY AUSTIN, MN BLANE OSTERDAY JAVA, SD HUGH W MOORE JR & SONS JERSEYVILLE, IL FREDRICK & EMILY GOLEMBOSKI SNYDER, CO ART & PATTIE BERGSTROM SHERIDAN, WY GRIFFIN SHORTHORNS NEW SHARON, IA CHARLOTTE JORDAN RENSSELAER, IN ERICA SPRINGMAN WILMONT, MN TAYLOR JORDAN RENSSELAER, IN HAUMONT SHORTHORNS WEISSERT, NE EMILY OR JEROME CECH CLARKSON, NE ALISON NICOLE SCOTT SULLIVAN, IN TREVOR AND KIM PRESTON LYONS, NE LAKE FRONT RANCH MEDINA, ND DICKINSON RESEARCH EXT. CENTER DICKINSON, ND VOGEL SHORTHORN FARM ROGERS, ND SARAH MOORE JERSEYVILLE, IL BRADEN HAHN MINONK, IL LUKE BECKLER WOOSTER, OH SOWERS FARMS SINCE 1840, LLC BLUE ROCK, OH TOM LEPPERT MOUNTAIN HOME, ID KAFKA CATTLE COMPANY PARKSTON, SD BARNES IDAHO SHORTHORNS RIGBY, ID MILLER FARMS LODI, WI 5J FARMS, LLC OLNEY SPRINGS, CO SPRING VIEW CATTLE NEILLSVILLE, WI CHELSEY MUELLER REWEY, WI DAVID RAGSDALE PROSPECT, KY MATTHEW VAN LITH MILBANK, SD

SENSATIONAL SIRE TOTAL 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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20 15 10 10 10 7 7 6 5 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2025 Performance Dams REG NUMBER

ANIMAL NAME

SIRE

4329121 AR4333923 AR4310532 4333893 AR4300726 4325866 AR4268925 AR4317520 AR4333909 4268918 AR4325858 AR4330803 AR4325867 AR4317506 4317453 AR4310362 4315150 4333835 4265312 AR4284389 4242824 4327853 4304440 4281586 4245868 4263243 4297115 4289877 AR4316195 4268532 4300679 4266429 4342541 4290366 4305777 4267855 4307365 4307369 4290112 4289986 4294952 4253120 4290132 AR4304670 4323191 4261409 4317672 4291886 4309521 4271528 4291888 4291864 4309563 4309556 4291863 4309552 4304612 4279792 4234165 AR4317686 4320119 4267073 4234201 DR4306959 AR4317751 4317709 4336743 AR4281704 4314943 4249612 4330083 4309712 4275682 4293326 4275701

5J REBA 2J ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 1693 ASH VALLEY CUMBERLAND 0454 ASH VALLEY CUMBERLAND 166 ASH VALLEY EAGLE 0262 ASH VALLEY KENDRA 112 ASH VALLEY KL LUCY 8316 ASH VALLEY LADY 1491 ASH VALLEY LADY 1679 ASH VALLEY LADY 8309 ASH VALLEY LUCY 103 ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 0413 ASH VALLEY MORGAN 113 ASH VALLEY MORGAN 1476 ASH VALLEY OKIE 1422 ASH VALLEY ROSE 0411 ASH VALLEY ROSE 0501 ASH VALLEY ROSE 1606 ASH VALLEY ROSE 7602 ASH VALLEY ROSE 9066 ASH VALLEY STARLITE 6571 BECKLER MAYSTAR ROSEWOOD 17J BECKLER ROSEWOOD 33H BECKLER’S AUGUSTA 23F BECKLER’S CINDY BEAUTY 6M03 BECKLER’S LADY 7M04 B/F AUGUSTA ROSE 9061 BFS CASINO QUEEN HG 960 B/F SNOWFLAKE 0064 BROOKVIEW QUEEN 40F BSG DREAM OF ME 2036 8B79 BSG ELLEN 1804 OF 7Y BYLAND AUGUSTA 2TO18 BYLAND AUGUSTA 9U87 BYLAND CINDY BEAUTY 0TM29 BYLAND CINDY BEAUTY 8WS91 BYLAND ELLEN 0PW19 BYLAND ELLEN 0PW24 BYLAND ELLEN 9RX28 BYLAND ELLEN 9RX3 BYLAND ELLEN 9WS104 BYLAND JENNY 7GL108 BYLAND VELVET 9RO48 CECH’S RED SPIRIT 001 CF NNN CAROLINE 161 BW X CHERRY BRANDY 173 CIRCLEK GILMAN RUBY 40J DMCC ANGELICA BTMN 12G DMCC BELLA CMPSS 24H DMCC BELLA TRDTN 47F DMCC BRANDI BG SKY 14G DMCC MINNIE CRK LDR 02G DMCC MISS MABLE STBL 68H DMCC QUEEN TRQ 61H DMCC ROSEWOOD TYLR MD 01G DMCC SCARLET DNMT 56H DSF MAYBEL 25H GAL RUBIN GIRL 8162 GILMAN’S GLAMOR GIRL 58D GILMAN’S GLAMOROUS 67J GILMAN’S LUSTRE 125J GILMAN’S MINNIE 44F GILMAN’S PRIMROSE 19D GILMAN’S REBALS 94H GILMAN’S ROSEBUD K3J GILMAN’S RUBY 102J GPN CHERRY 1N46 GSF PISTOL ANNIE GSKI ROSEMARY 10J HAHN FANTASY C38E HS ROSABELL 654TH JSF MARIGOLD MARIA 146G JSF MY MARIA 133F JSF NAUGHTY NITA 83G JSF NITA 87F

CF S/F ULTIMATE REWARD ET ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET KL PROUD LEADER 321 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720 ASH VALLEY COUNT 8221 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720 ASH VALLEY RIGHT CHOICE 3212 WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 ASH VALLEY CAPITALST 7308 WERNER FLAT TOP 4136 ASH VALLEY COUNT 8221 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 8751 BALDRIDGE BROC ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET KAPER 4508 WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 4015 ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 0590 BECKLER’S HURRICANE 7TM03 BECKLER’S HURRICANE 7TM03 STUDER’S UNIVERSAL 10B JSF MCCOY 39Z JSF MCCOY 39Z B/F STOCKMAN 7060 BFS HOT GRANITE ET SASKVALLEY EMPIRE 112E HI VIEW’S ACE OF DIAMONDS BYLAND BIG BOARD 8WS79 STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y JSF TONTO 8G STUDER’S UNIVERSAL 10B STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y JSF WALL STREET 106C ET BSG PROFITWISE 1767 BSG PROFITWISE 1767 LEVELDALE ROLEX 276Z ET LEVELDALE ROLEX 276Z ET JSF WALL STREET 106C ET BYLAND GLOBAL 5M10 BYLAND ROLEX 7RX69 STEELE BROOK BUDDY 2D LEVELDALE BOARDWALK 530C DMH CHERRY FILLET ET BYLAND SOGGY DOG 7TM73 MURIDALE BATEMAN 27A JSF COMPASS 186A DMCC TORQUE 20D JDMC BIG SKY 15X COALPIT CREEK LEADER 6TH ET DMCC STABLE 03F DMCC TORQUE 20D STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y DMCC DYNOMITE 11F ET LEVELDALE ROCKFORD 838F DMH MR IRRASISTABLE SASKVALLEY ALLIANCE 268A LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F STUDER’S GUNNER 4G GILMAN’S ENVIED 448B GILMAN’S ENVIED 448B GILMAN’S PRAIRIE FIRE 580 LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F STUDER’S GUNNER 4G KL PRIME TIME TEDDY GSH HOT SOLUTION JSF COMPASS 186A HILL HAVEN COGNAC 39B BLOSSOM’S PROMISE 2011 SASKVALLEY OUTLAW 173Z SASKVALLEY OUTLAW 173Z SASKVALLEY OUTLAW 173Z SASKVALLEY OUTLAW 173Z

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BREEDER

5J FARMS, LLC LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LUKE BECKLER BECKLER FARMS LLC BYLAND BYLAND BECKLER FARMS LLC MATTHEW & STACEY BIGELOW THE BOLLUM FAMILY MATTHEW & STACEY BIGELOW BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES J PHILLIP BOWMAN & FAMILY BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND EMILY OR JEROME CECH ALISON NICOLE SCOTT MATTHEW VAN LITH GILMAN SHORTHORNS DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC J PHILLIP BOWMAN & FAMILY CHELSEY MUELLER DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC LEVELDALE FARMS DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DALE STUDER FAMILY LAKE FRONT RANCH GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS NAYLOR’S SHORTHORNS GRIFFIN SHORTHORNS FREDRICK & EMILY GOLEMBOSKI BRADEN HAHN HAUMONT SHORTHORNS JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM

OWNER

PEAK VIEW RANCH INC LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS NICK & KRISTIN MIZNER LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS LUKE BECKLER BECKLER FARMS LLC LUKE BECKLER BECKLER FARMS LLC BECKLER FARMS LLC MATTHEW & STACEY BIGELOW THE BOLLUM FAMILY TAYLOR GRACE BIGELOW BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES GILMAN SHORTHORNS TRIPLE SPRINGS CATTLE CO PEARL VALLEY SHORTHORNS BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND BYLAND HEATH KEISER SHADYBROOK FARM LTD MATTHEW VAN LITH GILMAN SHORTHORNS DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC CHELSEY MUELLER DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC BROCK DAVID STUDER MATTHEW VAN LITH GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS AUSTIN STUDER GILMAN SHORTHORNS PRAIRIE VIEW SHORTHORN FARM GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS GILMAN SHORTHORNS NAYLOR’S SHORTHORNS STRAIGHT ARROW SHORTHORNS FREDRICK & EMILY GOLEMBOSKI BRADEN HAHN MATTHEW VAN LITH BYLAND STEEL HILL RANCH STANGL SHORTHORNS LUKE BECKLER

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KAFKA CATTLE COMPANY KEITH H LAUER ART & PATTIE BERGSTROM LEVELDALE FARMS LEVELDALE FARMS LEVELDALE FARMS BERT L. MOORE BERT L. MOORE DICKINSON RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTER MARTINDELL FARMS LLC. MILLER FARMS SARAH MOORE HUGH W MOORE JR & SONS MURIDALE SHORTHORNS MURIDALE SHORTHORNS HENDRICKSON TST/NILE VALLEYFARMS HENDRICKSON TST/NILE VALLEYFARMS HENDRICKSON TST/NILE VALLEYFARMS OAKWOOD FARMS OAKWOOD FARMS PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PEAK VIEW RANCH INC LEVELDALE FARMS PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PAINT VALLEY FARMS PAINT VALLEY FARMS PAINT VALLEY FARMS ERICA SPRINGMAN DALE & SUSAN SPRINGMAN DALE & SUSAN SPRINGMAN STANGL SHORTHORNS BLANE OSTERDAY PAINT VALLEY FARMS STANGL SHORTHORNS DAVID RAGSDALE THE MCGILL FAMILY SOWERS FARMS SINCE 1840, LLC SPRING VIEW CATTLE TOM LEPPERT BARNES IDAHO SHORTHORNS TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY TJ LAND & CATTLE COMPANY TREVOR AND KIM PRESTON VOGEL SHORTHORN FARM TAYLOR JORDAN WAUKARU FARMS INC WAUKARU FARMS INC CHARLOTTE JORDAN WAUKARU FARMS INC

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Riley Crosswhite Junior Spotlight Hometown: Kingfisher, Okla.

Age: 16

What is your favorite cattle show you have exhibited at? Why? The American Royal because it was laid back and I enjoyed the weather! What are your future plans? I am still undecided on the path I am going to take but I do know I want to be involved with the cattle industry. What other activities are you involved in outside of AJSA? I attend and participate in Leadership Development Events and Career Development Events through my FFA chapter.

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2025 Pacesetter Dams REG NUMBER

ANIMAL NAME

SIRE

BREEDER

OWNER

4300171 4304430 4304583 AR4300847 4320357 4320403 4286854

ASH VALLEY LUCY 0233 BECKLER QUEEN OF BEAUTY 23H MAPLETON ORANGE BLOSSOM M1H PEAKVIEW AR 43420 PVF CLOUD NINE NITA 35J PVF NEVERLAND NITA 80J PVF POLLY 85G

KL PROUD LEADER 321 BECKLER’S HURRICANE 7TM03 MAPLETON EARL M4E ET SRV QUIET MAN BYLAND FLASH 9U106 BYLAND SOGGY DOG 7TM73 GCF EXCHANGE 702E

LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS BECKLER FARMS LLC BERT L. MOORE PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PAINT VALLEY FARMS PAINT VALLEY FARMS PAINT VALLEY FARMS

LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS BECKLER FARMS LLC BERT L. MOORE PEAK VIEW RANCH INC PAINT VALLEY FARMS PAINT VALLEY FARMS MERRILL FARMS

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2025 Performance Sires REG NUMBER

ANIMAL NAME

4284351 ASH VALLEY COUNT 9029 ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS AR4317661 GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F GILMAN SHORTHORNS 4324982 JSF FOREPLAY 168J BELL M FOREMAN 30A JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM 4325139 JSF MANHATTAN 194J ET JSF TIMES SQUARE 120G ET JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM 4106133 LEVELDALE JAVELIN 535R ALTA CEDAR ULTIMATE 130K W. KENT VELDE 4286800 PVF JUSTICE 3G BYLAND SOGGY DOG 7TM73 PAINT VALLEY FARMS

OWNER PRAIRIE VIEW SHORTHORN FARM GILMAN SHORTHORNS J PHILLIP BOWMAN & FAMILY JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM MERIDETH LAND & CATTLE LLC SHADYBROOK FARM LTD PROMISELAND CATTLE CO. JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM BAR N CATTLE COMPANY LAKESIDE FARMS LEVELDALE FARMS JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM PAINT VALLEY FARMS STANGL SHORTHORNS

2025 Pacemaker Sires REG NUMBER

ANIMAL NAME

SIRE

BREEDER

AR4300724 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 0260 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720 LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS 1872 EIGHTEEN SEVENTY TWO BYLAND FLASH 9U106 PAINT VALLEY FARMS 4242283 JSF BIG TICKET 131D ET JDMC BIG SKY 15X PAINT VALLEY FARMS 4314080 JSF RONAN 5H JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM 4259879 MAPLETON EARL M4E ET SASKVALLEY NAVAJO 153M SASKVALLEY STOCK FARM 4304914 WAUKARU LATIGO 0033 MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A WAUKARU FARMS INC

2025 Sensational Sires REG NUMBER

ANIMAL NAME

SIRE

BREEDER

4305793 BYLAND TOP DOG 0SD40 BYLAND SOGGY DOG 7TM73 BYLAND

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OWNER LEACHMAN CATTLE OF COLORADO LOVING POLLED SHORTHORNS STEVE SCHOLZ PAINT VALLEY FARMS DON CAGWIN ROGER HALEY FAMILY JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM SEMEX USA INC GILMAN SHORTHORNS JUNGELS SHORTHORN FARM J PHILLIP BOWMAN & FAMILY BERT L. MOORE DOUBLE M CATTLE COMPANY LLC WAUKARU FARMS INC

OWNER

BYLAND MERIDETH LAND & CATTLE LLC

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Junior Corner

Toby ajsa Behrends director

shorthorn.org

The Breed that Built Me

Deck the Stalls

American Junior Shorthorn Board of Directors. This position is not just about me and my story, it’s a representation of what the Shorthorn breed can do for you. Through scholarships, contests, the Junior Board itself and, most importantly, the people within the breed, there is so many ways to grow into the person you are meant to be. Opportunities will open the door, but it’s the people within this breed who will help you walk through it. I am so fortunate to have mentors who were patient and willing to answer the questions I was too nervous to ask. They taught me things I didn’t know I needed to learn, gave me their time, and encouraged me to take opportunities that felt bigger than I was ready for. To them, they were just giving me showmanship tips or teaching me how to fit a tailhead, but to me, it was far more than teaching me about cattle. They helped shape the leader, showman and person I am today. Now I am on the other side of the experience. Serving on the AJSA Board of Directors is not simply an opportunity to give back. It is an opportunity to become the mentor like so many others have been for me. I want to create an environment where any young junior can walk into a room, ask questions, try something new, and realize they are right where they should be. The greatest representation of how this breed has built me will not be found in the positions I’ve held or banners I have won. It will be found in my ability to give back to the people that has given so much to me.

November 14 :: 5:30 pm :: NAILE Shorthorn Stalls

Join us in Louisville for our annual ‘Deck the Stalls Extravaganza’ fundraiser in support of the SYDF, National Junior Shorthorn Show & AJSA. Watch Facebook for the catalog featuring experiences, jewelry, sponsorships and more!

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Junior Board President :: Audrey Robertson Vice President :: Jay Allen Secretary :: Victoria Thompson Public Relations :: Jack Jordan Fundraising :: Cole Brus Director :: Nate Hill Director :: Toby Behrends Director :: Kaitlyn Berg Director :: Lilly Whiting

Upcoming Junior Nationals 2027 • Madison, WI 2028 • Louisville, KY 2029 • TBD

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* Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *

Words of Advice

“ The greatest representation of how this breed has built me will not be found in the positions I’ve held or banners I have won. It will be found in my ability to give back to the people that has given so much to me.

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There are certain things that become a part of who we are. Places we grow up, mistakes we’ve made, people who have walked with us and help us discover what we are capable of. For me, it’s never been a building or hometown. It has been the Shorthorn breed and the people in it. When I think back on my time in the breed, I think of more than the cattle. I think about the people who have believed in me, the shows that taught me how to handle success and disappointment, the conversations that challenged what I thought I knew and the opportunities that pushed me out of my comfort zone. Somewhere between my first show and countless shows thus far, this breed became more than something I participated in. It became a part of who I am. The breed has shaped the way I lead and communicate, how I care for livestock and shaped the way I look at the future of the beef industry. Above all, it has given me the ability to contribute. Looking back, I can see that every experience was building something in me I didn’t yet understand. My journey started when I was just 9 years old. Being a first-generation Shorthorn breeder, it took countless hours of watching, listening, and persistence to be where I am today. It is daunting to walk into a room filled with people who have much more experience and knowledge, but I did not let that stop me. I ended up finding some of the best supporters and mentors, who have become family to me. Without these Shorthorn breeders, I would have never found this opportunity to serve on the

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Home of Studer’s Crunch Time 22C

Cagwin Farms Visitors Welcome . . . Stop by any time!

-Top 5% in the breed for WW, YW, TM, CW, and $F

Quality cattle for sale at all times. Located just a few miles south of Route 36/I-72.

Sunnyland Farms Wayne Hinderliter Family 629 Co. Rd. 350 North Albion, IL 62806 Wayne: 618-384-8250 Doug: 618-384-1932 4.

Visitors always welcome! Cattle usually for sale. Four miles north of I-64. Exit 130 on Illinois 130.

P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691 office: 217-452-3051 • cell: 217-341-7552 Kerry Johnston cell: 217-370-6033 Dalton Johnston cell: 217-416-9536 Cindy Cagwin-Johnston cell: 217-370-6034 cagwincattle@casscomm.com

Route 2, Box 55 Beecher City, IL 62414 home: 618-487-5559 Trey: 618-367-0764 Steve: 618-267-3229

Dale Muck

1963 Kelley Road • Caledonia, IL 61011 815-885-3679 cell: 815-494-5588 Come visit us any time. Heifers, bulls and steers for sale. 3.

contact: L.E. Mathers III

cell: 309-678-4230 • cattle@leveldale.com or Rob Bruce, Herdsman: cell: 217-737-0692 Farm: 10442 N Co Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664 Check our website for our current list of herd sires. SULL Roan Goose 902

www.leveldale.com

Hugh W. Moore, Jr. & Sons 31056 Old Fidelity Road • Jerseyville, IL 62052 Hugh: 618-729-4448 • Tom: 618-498-5848 Ron: 618-729-3258 Bulls, Females, Club Calves For Sale at all times. Full Irish calves available. 40 miles north of St. Louis.

Steck’s

Cattle always For Sale at the Farm.

Luke, Amanda, Madeline, Gavin, Callie, Alexa & Josie Turner 9.

Visitors Welcome

Bulls, heifers and steers for sale at all times.

Gary Chesnut Family

16145 N 100 East Road • Fithian, IL 61844 217-260-6144 11.

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Dennis and Terri Jordan

545 E. 900 N. Road • Sibley, IL 61773 217-784-4854 • cell: 217-202-2865 email: jordan@prairieinet.net

Amanda, Layne, Ty and Ely Harden, 217-417-8335 Jason, Tasha and Isabella Bunting, 815-252-5520 13. Ashleigh, David, Dakota and Dalton Hall, 217-979-7531

2519 Cty Rd 200E • Mahomet, IL 61853 217-202-2484 mainstreetfenching@yahoo.com

Chesnut Shorthorns

Shorthorns 10.

Trey & Hailey Wright Steve & Marsha Wright

Scott Horton, Owner

WATAGA, IL 61488 contact: Dave Steck home: 309-342-0813 cell: 309-299-0335

INIA, ILLINO

Wright Cattle Co. Leveldale Farms

Chris Cassady: 815-674-5129 Buddy Haas: 630-536-9180 7.

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Farm located five miles east of Virginia on Route 125, 2. then one mile south of the elevator at Philadelphia, Illinois.

Horton farms Shorthorns 4N010 Town Hall Rd. • St. Charles, IL 60175

SHORTHORNS, INC.

Don Cagwin

- Semen: $30/unit

Jason Smithers & Girls - 217-491-2140 jasonsmithers74@gmail.com Greg & Pam Smithers - 217-285-6280 36739 205th Avenue • Pittsfield, IL 62363

CAGWIN FARMS

Bred females for sale at all times. Albert Larry Hill

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7272 NCR 3350 E • Mason City, IL 62664 217-737-1023 • 217-482-3765

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1160 600th Ave. Middletown, IL 62666 Mark cell: 217-737-7905 Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman mark.gordon@plantpioneer.com 17.

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Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns Doug & Rhonda North 5544 Stone Road Clinton, IL 61727 217-622-4466 19.

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Show Results

Iowa State Fair - Super Regional Show North Central Region – 138 head – Judge: Josh Cribbs, White, S.D. by Cassie Reid

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N, exhibited by Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, BERG Nora No Foolin, exhibited by Lauren Berg, Osage, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, DVW Classic Look 236, exhibited by Wasinger Cattle Company, Winnebago, Minn. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, DWE DW Jillian’s Dream 82N ET, exhibited by Danny Weeda, Holstein, Iowa.

Shorthorn exhibitors from across Iowa, Minnesota & Wisconsin exhibited 138 head during the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. Josh Cribbs of White, S.D. evaluated 69 Purebred Females, 24 Purebred Bulls, 35 ShorthornPlus Females and 10 ShorthornPlus Bulls. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was awarded to BERG Nora No Foolin owned by Lauren Berg of Osage, Iowa. Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was DWE DW Jillian’s Dream 82N ET owned by Danny Weeda of Holstein, Iowa. Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N owned by Brock Studer of Creston, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull was awarded to DVW Classic Look 236 owned by Wasinger Cattle Company, Winnebago, Minn. Other Champions Include: Shorthorn Females: Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – JLS Rose’s Hottie, Paige Toale, Vinton, Iowa. 32

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Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – BERG Willow Spotlight, Madeline, Autumn & Lauren Berg, Osage, Iowa. Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – BWR Max Rosa, Emma Braun, Allison, Iowa. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – BERG Rosa, Lauren Berg, Osage, Iowa. Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – DSF Ruby’s Chosen 50P ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – FOX Carries Alice 530, Reagan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa. Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – F/C Chasing Dreams UH 5123 ET, Faxon Creek Cattle Co, Belle Plaine, Minn. Champion Intermediate Female – SULL LGF Ruby’s Dreamy 5340N ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – DFSC O-Dale SULL Lucy’s Dream ET, Colton Becker, Atlantic, Iowa. Champion Early Spring Female – SULL RGLC Fancy Rosa 515N ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – BPUCK Crystal’s Lucy Luna 253 ET, Gentry Maier, West Branch, Iowa. Champion Junior Female – BERG Nora No Foolin, Lauren Berg, Osage, Iowa. Reserve Champion Junior Female – DWE DW Jillian’s Dream 82N ET, Danny Weeda, Holstein, Iowa. Champion Senior Female – BWR Jillian’s Valkyrie ET, Colton Becker, Atlantic, Iowa. Reserve Champion Senior Female – WWCF Max Rosa’s Fancy Nancy WW2M ET, Liah Adams, Janesville, Minn. Champion Cow/Calf Pair – SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 4410M ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – KSS 1872 RS Max Rosa 2412, Julia Lyons, New Auburn, Wis. Shorthorn Bulls: Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – BFS World Cup 633, The Bollum Family, Goodhue, Minn. Reserve Champion Early Spring

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, DMSF Mr Prince 126P, exhibited by Dexter McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, H/W Lucille 503N ET, exhibited by Cheyenne Obrecht, Harlan, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Kylies Jester 325, exhibited by Kylie Loyd, New London, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, Henrietta, exhibited by Henry McCollom, Colo, Iowa.

Bull Calf – Studer’s Prince 80P, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Champion Junior Bull Calf – DVW Classic Look 236, Wasinger Cattle Company, Winnebago, Minn. Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – BFS Direct Knight 607, Faith Bollum, Goodhue, Minn. Champion Senior Bull Calf – F/S Lonesome Dove 5110, Faxon Creek, Belle Plaine, Minn. Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – BFS Royal Legend, Lane Bollum, Goodhue, Minn. Champion Intermediate Bull – Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull – DMCC Thunder 42N, Double M Cattle Company LLC, Rewey, Wis. Champion Junior Bull – TKA Buckle Up 15N, Bailey Abney, South Wayne, Wis. Reserve Champion Junior Bull – DVW Hammer 175, Wasinger Cattle Company, Winnebago, Minn. Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was awarded to H/W Lucille 503N ET owned by Cheyenne Obrecht of Harlan, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to Henrietta owned by Henry McCollom of Colo, Iowa. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus

Bull was awarded to DMSF Mr Prince 126P owned by Dexter McDermott of Atlantic, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to Kylies Jester 325 owned by Kylie Loyd of New London, Iowa. Other Champions Include: ShorthornPlus Females: Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – WILL Rory 120P ET, Kyser Dale Will, Anita, Iowa. Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – DMSF Miss Cinderella 426P, Dexter McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Thills Proper Lady 55P, Riley Thill, Pleasantville, Iowa. Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – MFSC Peace, Rowen Mitchell, Charles City, Iowa. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CNETO Lexi’s Perfection, Colton Netolicky, Fairfax, Iowa. Champion Intermediate Female – CAUL Perfect Rose 212N, Taylor Larsen, Armstrong, Iowa. Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – TKA Black Beauty 80N, Taylor Larsen, Armstrong, Iowa. Champion Early Spring Female – Henrietta, Henry McCollom, Colo, Iowa. Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – MINN Nina 582N ET,

Kinsley Knutstrom, Creston, Iowa. Champion Junior Female – H/W Lucille 503N ET, Cheyenne Obrecht, Harlan, Iowa. Reserve Champion Junior Female – FOX Carries Dream 503 ET, Reagan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa. Champion Cow/Calf Pair – DMSF Miss Strawberry 124M, Dexter McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa. Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Romigs Omaha Pearl 1M, Colleen Romig, Edgewood, Iowa. ShorthornPlus Bulls: Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – K Loyd Smoke 426, Kylie Loyd, New London, Iowa. Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – JLS Gold Commodity, Kamden Long, Vinton, Iowa. Champion Junior Bull Calf – DMSF Mr Prince 126P, Dexter McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa. Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – RWSF Flint Striker 602, Athena Moe, Fort Ripley, Minn. Champion Senior Bull Calf – JLS Midnight HC, Long Family Shorthorns RL, Vinton, Iowa. Champion Intermediate Bull – MYSAK Farm’s Kryptonite, Kylie Mysak, Springville, Iowa. Champion Junior Bull – Kylies Jester 325, Kylie Loyd, New London, Iowa.

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Show Results

Tennessee State Fair - Super Regional Show Southeast Region – 51 head – Judge: Kyle Gillooly, Wadley, Ga. by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, LSS Paint Me Perfect, exhibited by Kate Wachter, Jackson, Mo.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, SHARBEN Ruby Red Traveler 1621 ET, exhibited by SharBen Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, SCHAB’S Fo Travis, exhibited by Cooper Schabbing, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, S/N Novelty Ruby 551 ET, exhibited by Eden Ennis, Martinsville, Ind.

Shorthorn exhibitors traveled to the Southeast region to exhibited 51 head during the Tennessee State Fair at Wilson County in Lebanon, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2026. Kyle Gillooly of Wadley, Georgia evaluated 28 Purebred Females, 5 Purebred Bulls, 16 ShorthornPlus Females and 2 ShorthornPlus Bulls. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female honors went to SHARBEN Ruby Red Traveler 1621 ET owned by Sharben Shorthorns from Sharpsburg, Ky. Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was S/N Novelty Ruby 551 ET owned by Eden Ennis from Martinsville, Ind. Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to LSS Paint Me Perfect owned by Kate Wachter from Jackson, Mo. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull was awarded to SCHAB’S Fo Travis owned by Cooper Schabbing from Cape Girardeau, Mo. 34

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Other Champions Include: Shorthorn Females: Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – SCHAB’S Perfect Cherry, Carson Haney, New Canton, Va. Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – Willow, Kate Wachter, Jackson, Mo. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – SCHAB’S Fo Adele, Cooper Schabbing, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – SHARBEN Ruby Red Traveler 1621 ET, Sharben Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky. Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – SCHAB’S Lady Taylor ET, Austin Schabbing, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Champion Intermediate Female – BISH Caroline 541, Kenton Cattle Company, Fountain Run, Ky. Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – KSS AV Maxim EV Max Rosa Ace 2536, Samantha Cossitt, Corinth, Miss.

Champion Early Spring Female – NBS Regal Daphne G36N ET, Kenton Cattle Company, Fountain Run, Ind. Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – TRN Margies Dream 520 ET, Sam Teeple, Sparta, Tenn. Champion Junior Female – S/N Novelty Ruby 551 ET, Eden Ennis, Martinsville, Ind. Reserve Champion Junior Female – RFSS Knight’s Ruby 393N ET, Respite Farm Sugarbird Shorthorns, Paris, Ky. Champion Senior Female – ICCS Charming Eve, Anna-Kate Davis, Lynnville, Tenn. Reserve Champion Senior Female – PFC Dottie Sue 461M, Emma Teeple, Sparta, Tenn. Shorthorn Bulls: Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – VVCC Maverick CM, Valley Vista Farms, Scottsburg, Ind. Champion Junior Bull Calf – LSS Paint Me Perfect, Kate Wachter, Jackson,

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, RAF King Fireball, exhibited by Matt Timmons, Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, SHARBEN Traveler LU 1608, exhibited by SharBen Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, ABS Titan, exhibited by Autumn Boehmer, Florence, Ala. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, DON Margie 301, exhibited by Rae Polk, Tell City, Ind.

Mo. Champion Senior Bull Calf – SCHAB’S Fo Travis, Cooper Schabbing, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – RFSS Gold Standard 406N ET, Respite Farm Sugarbird Shorthorns, Paris, Ky. Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was awarded to SHARBEN Traveler LU 1608 owned by Sharben Shorthorns from Sharpsburg, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to DON Margie 301 owned by Rae Polk from Tell City, Ind. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to RAF King Fireball owned by Matt Timmons from Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull honors went to ABS Titan owned by Autumn Boehmer from Florence, Ala. Other Champions Include: ShorthornPlus Females: Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – VVCC Sophie, Valley Vista Farms, Scottsburg, Ind. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – VVCC Emmy Jane, Valley Vista Farms, Scottsburg, Ind.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – SCHAB’S Trippin Madonna, Austin Schabbing, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – SHARBEN Traveler LU 1608, Sharben Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky. Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – SHARBEN Crystal Lu 1625 ET, Sharben Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky. Champion Intermediate Female – WKM BKC Blue Vivienne 1325, Katie Williams Crouch, Imboden, Ark. Champion Early Spring Female – DON Margie 301, Rae Polk, Tell City, Ind. Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – BFC Dream Lady N116, Kenten Cattle Company, Fountain Run, Ky. Champion Junior Female – HF Highland Mary 505, Brennan Elam, Cedar Hill, Tenn. Reserve Champion Junior Female – CHEY Royal Limit 36M ET, Sam Teeple, Sparta, Tenn. ShorthornPlus Bulls: Champion Junior Bull Calf – RAF King Fireball, Matt Timmons, Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. Champion Senior Bull Calf – ABS Titan, Autumn Boehmer, Florence, Ala.

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Show Results

Western Idaho Fair - Super Regional Show West Region – 36 head – Judge: Tyler Hahn, Russell, Kan. by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, CB/S Western Bronx 128, owned by CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, Circle K Lisa Marie P K24, owned by Caleb Hall, Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, CTH BAG Elvis the King 217P, owned by Caleb Hall, Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, CB/S Western Belle 113, owned by CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho.

Shorthorn exhibitors in the west region exhibited 36 head during the Western Idaho Fair in Boise, Idaho on August 27, 2026. Tyler Hahn of Russell, Kansas evaluated 19 Purebred Females, 12 Purebred Bulls, 4 ShorthornPlus Females and 1 ShorthornPlus Bulls. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female honors went to Circle K Lisa Marie P K24 owned by Caleb Hall from Emmett, Idaho. Calf at side was CTH BAG Elvis the King 217P. Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was CB/S Western Belle 113 owned by CB Shorthorns LLC of Eagle, Idaho. Calf at side was CB/S Western Bliss 134. Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to CB/S Western Bronx 128 owned by CB Shorthorns LLC from Eagle, Idaho. CTH BAG Elvis the King 217P owned by Caleb Hall of Emmett, Idaho received Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors. Other Champions Include: Shorthorn Females: Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CB/S American Honey 132, CB 36

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Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CB/S Western Bliss 134, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – BAG Jazzy Crimson Jewel 224P, BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – S T Hot Cinnamon Dolly 2656, Tom Leppert, Mountain Home, Idaho. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CB/ S Ember’s Pheonix 131, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Champion Early Spring Female – CB/S Miss Olympia 127, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – S T Diamond Betty 2545, Tom Leppert, Mountain Home, Idaho. Champion Junior Female – CAIR Cherri FB 2506, BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Champion Junior Female – S T Missy’s Ransom 2541, Hunter Leppert, Mountain Home, Idaho. Champion Senior Female – BAG Cinnamon’s White Pearl 1024M, BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho. Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Circle K

Lisa Marie P K24, Caleb Hall, Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – CB/S Western Belle 113, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Shorthorn Bulls: Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – BAG Red Maui Max 501P, BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho. Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – CB/S Woodford 133, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – S T Idaho Gold 2663, Tom Leppert, Mountain Home, Idaho. Champion Junior Bull Calf – CTH Bag Elvis the King 217P, Caleb Hall, Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – S T Idaho Gold 2655, Tom Leppert, Mountain Home, Idaho. Champion Senior Bull Calf – S T Idaho Gold 2550, Tom Leppert, Mountain Home, Idaho. Champion Intermediate Bull – CB/S Western Bronx 128, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Champion Junior Bull – L 8 Cindys Maximus 0125, Kendall Leppert,

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, BZ Hunters Tito 614N, owned by Breanna Eilers, Eagle, Idaho.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, BHC Poppy of the Basin 222P, owned by Brielan Crimbchin, Emmett, Idaho.

No Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, Reever’s Blackbird 21N, owned by BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho.

Mountain Home, Idaho. Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to BHC Poppy of the Basin 222P owned by Brielan Crimbchin of Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female banner was awarded to Reever’s Blackbird 21N owned by BAG Farms LLC from Emmett, Idaho. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull award went to BZ Hunters Tito 614N owned by Breanna Eilers from Eagle, Idaho. Other Champions Include: ShorthornPlus Females: Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – BAG Sparklebutt Blue Sapphire 327P, BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho. Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – BHC Blue’s Fate of Ophelia 319P, Brielan Crimbchin, Emmett, Idaho. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – BHC Poppy of the Basin 222P, Brielan Crimbchin, Emmett, Idaho. Champion Early Spring Female – Reever’s Blackbird 21N, BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho. ShorthornPlus Bulls: Champion Intermediate Bull – BZ Hunters Tito 614N, Breanna Eilers, Eagle, Idaho. shorthorn country • october 2026

Show Results

Minnesota State Fair - Regional Show North Central Region – 101 head – Judge: Rick Leone, Fowler, Colo. by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, F/C Lonesome Dove 5110, exhibited by Faxon Creek Cattle Co., Belle Plaine, Minn. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, SULL RGLC Fancy Rosa 515N ET, exhibited by Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N, exhibited by Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, S/N TC Natasha’s Crystal 5118 ET, exhibited by Charlie Friemann, River Falls, Wis. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, RWSF Flint Striker 602, exhibited by Athena Moe, Fort Ripley, Minn.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, JVIK Beaver’s Hellen, exhibited by Cora Stade, Prior Lake, Minn. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Dressen’s St. Honore, exhibited by Jim Dressen & Family, Ellsworth, Wis. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, FOX Carries Dream 503 ET, exhibited by Reagan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

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Show Results

Maryland State Fair - Regional Show Northeast Region – 80 head – Judge: Justin Adcock, Moweaqua, Ill. by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, CLF/VCC Casper 2502, exhibited by Cedar Lane Farm, Cedarville, Ohio & Joshua Blakeman, Oak Hill, Ohio. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, Purple RM Max Rosa 5N ET, exhibited by Madeline Rhodes, Centerville, Md. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, Key Ridge Spartan 1631, exhibited by Gage A. Workman, Belmont, Ohio. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, PSF Ruby 506 PW ET, exhibited by Aubrey Short, Monkton, Md. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, MAD CMF Houdini, exhibited by Madeline Rhodes, Centerville, Md.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, CUROE Dream On 178N ET, exhibited by Charlotte Holland, Gaithersburg, Md. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, EPL Mighty Sasquatch, exhibited by Makayla Comer, Rocky Ridge, Md. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, RWFC Bambi 75P, exhibited by Alyssa Slimmer, Cavetown, Md.

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Show Results

Illinois State Fair - Regional Show North Central Region – 75 head – Judge: Ty Bayer, Ringle, Wis. by Cassie Reid

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, T2 Hell’s Bells, exhibited by Tate Behrends, Sheffield, Ill.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, MFS Rewarding Bo 64N ET, exhibited by Kane Komnick, Lincoln, Ill. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, CCS Can’t Wait 42P CS, exhibited by Don Cagwin, Virginia, Ill. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, GCC Revival’s Finest 710 ET exhibited by Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, B4 Rain Dancer SUC 2562, exhibited by Riley Brown, Flanagan, Ill.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, MFS Dazzling Bo 83M ET, exhibited by Ellen Klein, Seymour, Ill.

No Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull

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Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, DRY Miss Milley 12N, exhibited by Wyatt Dryer, Normal, Ill.

Show Results

Kentucky State Fair - Regional Show Southeast Region – 34 head – Judge: Cody Jensen, Plainfield, Iowa. by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, RFSS Flashbang 389N, exhibited by Respite Farm Sugarbird Shorthorns, Paris, Ky. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, LWFS Mona Lisa LL 2523 ET, exhibited by Abby Scruggs, Auburn, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, VVCC Maverick CM, exhibited by Carrie Kuegel, Owensboro, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, SL Habanero 2501, exhibited by Kelly L. Hinderliter, Albion, Ill. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, DFM Salt and Pepper, exhibited by McCall Show Cattle, Eminence, Ky. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, SHARBEN Traveler Lu 1608, exhibited by SharBen Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, TFSS Hazels DJS 0426, exhibited by Brooklyn Thomas, Brandenburg, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, WILL Cherry Luxe ET, exhibited by Makayla Massey, London, Ky.

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Sale Reports Cates Farms “Star Search XXIV” Sale Summary

Shorthorn 1 Bull ............................$ 39,000 ................$ 39,000 17 Open Heifers ..........$ 615,500 ..............$ 36,206 8 Plus Open Heifers......$ 184,500...............$ 23,063 3 Cows..........................$ 157,000...............$ 52,333 9 Bred Heifers...............$ 95,250.................$ 10,583 4 Plus Bred Females......$ 34,500.................$ 8,625 42 Live Lots ............... $ 1,125,750 .........$ 26,804 1 Pregnancy...................$ 16,000 ................$ 16,000 7 Embryo Pkgs..............$ 59,400 ................$ 8,486 31 Semen Pkgs..............$ 81,050 ................$ 2,550 Shorthorn Gross: $1,282,200 Angus 7 Open Heifers ............$ 235,500 ..............$ 33,643 1 Cow............................$ 25,000 ................$ 25,000 5 Bred Heifers...............$ 33,250 ................$ 6,650 13 Live Lots ............... $ 293,750 ............$ 22,596 4 Embryo Pkgs..............$ 12,200 ................$ 3,050 Angus Gross: $305,950 Total Sale Gross: $1,588,150

Saturday, September 5, 2026 Cates Farms Modoc, Indiana Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Sale Management: Agerter Marketing Services, Inc Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC Sears Marketing Services by: Darryl Rahn

Another huge crowd and another record setting day at the Star Search Sale. The open show heifer prospects were again the highlight of the auction. Add to that very possibly the highest quality set of bred females and you have the ingredients for a superior auction event. Congratulations to Tyler and Cortney and all involved at Cates Farms for presenting this great sale.

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$120,000 - Lot 14 - Open Heifer - CF Crystal Lucy 678 ID X ET. A roan, polled April 14, 2026 daughter of CF In Demand and out of CF Crystal Lucy 2121 RK ET. This was really a crowd favorite at this sale. A beautifully designed female with a great pedigree make her one to contend with in the show ring and then she will be a leader in the donor pen. Purchased by Samantha VanVorhis of Bowling Green, Ohio. $110,000 - Lot 16 - Donor Female Red Banana ET. A RWM, polled 2021 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of SULL Dream Only 7188E ET selling bred to CF Evolution for a January 2026 calf. This great young female is already a great proven producer. She is the dam of In Demand and has other top progeny within the breed. She has great body mass and dimension and style to make her so attractive. She will make history. Purchased by Reen Hanes of Greenville, Ohio. $87,500 - Lot 11 - Open Heifer - CF Crystal Lucy 648 DTR X ET. A RWM, polled February 27, 2026 daughter of WSC Dreams to Reality 19K and out of CF Crystal Lucy 230 RK X ET. Another very popular show prospect that is built for the winners circle. Her dam was a National Champion Female and is now a top producer of the right kind. After her show career, she will be a leader in any donor pen. Purchased by Up Top Cattle Company of East Palenstine, Ohio. $55,000 - Lot 7A - Plus Open Heifer - CF Mona Lisa 635 - A black, polled February 16, 2026 daughter of SULL Ferrari 6597D and out of CF Mona Lisa 238 OP X ET. This heifer is a great result

of a plus on plus mating and she is really good. She has been described as having the ideal structure for a young female. There are great things ahead for her. Purchased by Maddox Reedy of Lovington, Illinois. $51,000 - Lot 10A - Open Heifer - CF Crystal Lucy 637 RK X ET. - A roan, polled February 17, 2026 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Crystal’s Lucy ET. The Sire-Dam mating represented here is said to be the most dominate ever in the breed for producing show ring winners. This one has all the pieces to go with the great pedigree. She will be a winner. Purchased by Troy Davis of Iva, South Carolina. $50,000 - Lot 4A - Plus Open Heifer A BWM, polled April 29, 2026 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838 and out of SULL Mona Lisa Reward ET. This special youngster is a full sister to a past National Champion Shorthorn Plus heifer. She has great presence and style to go with an impressive body shape. She will surely be in the hunt in any show ring this year. Purchased by Mallory Inskeep of Lafayette, Indiana. $47,000 - Lot 10B - Open Heifer - A red, polled March 1, 2026 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Crystal’s Lucy ET. A full sister to the good Lot 10A heifer and just as good. She has great spring of rib to go with the extended front end all like to see. She is structurally sound and is flexible on the move. Purchased by Knox Neumayr of Boling, Texas.

Moore Shorthorns “Diamond Dreams” 75th Anniversary Sale Sale Summary

1 Bull ............................$ 16,000 ................$ 16,000 19 Open Heifers ..........$ 151,750 ..............$ 7,987 2 Plus Open Heifers......$ 25,500 ................$ 12,750 4 Pairs............................$ 37,000 ................$ 9,250 10 Bred Cows................$ 79,900 ................$ 7,990 11 Bred Heifers.............$ 74,250 ................$ 6,750 47 Live Lots................ $ 384,400 ............$ 8,179 2 Pregnancies.................$ 22,000 ................$ 11,000 8 Semen Pkgs................$ 12,550 ................$ 1,569 1 Steer............................$ 7,250...................$ 7,250 Sale Gross: $426,200

Sunday, September 6, 2026 Moore Shorthorns Jerseyville, Illinois Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Sale Management: Agerter Marketing Services, Inc by: Darryl Rahn

This was Diamond Dreams coming true. A full house of Shorthorn breeders, a top quality set of Shorthorn cattle offered and a super active auction. The Moore’s offered cattle from the top of their program to those attending and those online and it paid dividends. The cattle commanded strong prices throughout the sale. Congratulations to the Moore family and everyone involved in presenting this great event. It was really a fun day. $20,000 - Lot 1 - Bred Heifer - MM Maxa Rosa DW 95M ET. A RWM, polled October 3, 2024 daughter of MFS Dream Weaver 37K and out of DSC Max Rosa HC 313H ET selling bred to WSC Dreams to Reality 19K for a Fall 2027 calf. Among all the top cattle

in this sale, this one was a standout. A beautifully designed young female with a great pedigree. She is carrying the service of a top young sire. This is a really good one. Purchased by Six Shorthorns of New Freeport, Pennsylvania. $20,000 - Lot 17 - Plus Open Heifer MM Mona Lisa Burst 37P. A roan, polled March 8, 2026 daughter of BBR FX May We All 6 and out of 4R Mona Lisa Burst 11 39M ET. This fancy youngster has a world of dimension and style. She has the look of a top show female and then will make a great breeding piece for her new owners. She will be a good one for a long time. Purchased by Randy Seger of Saint Jacob, Illinois. $16,500 - Lot 33 - Bred Cow - MM Darlene DM 107J ET. A roan, polled 1021 daughter of SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of MM Darlene PTN 09 selling bred to FSF/4R Picture This P42 ET for an early 2027 calf. This is a top young cow that is the dam of a really good calf that sold in this sale. The Dream Maker daughters continue to be top producers. This one has proven that and is ready to to continue down that path. Purchased by Brandon Barr of Xenia, Ohio. $16,000 - Lot 15 - Bull - MM All The Way 84N ET. A RWM, polled September 13, 2025 son of SULL Red Blood and out of SULL Knighted Ruby 9151G ET. This is a really good herd sire prospect. He is long sided with great rib shape and the muscle expression to add to his appeal. The Ruby influence on

his dam’s side adds to his future as a her sire. Purchased by the Inskeep Family of Lafayette, Indiana. $14,000 - Lot 13 - Open Heifer - MM Ruby D 51P ET - A roan, polled April 1, 2026 daughter of FSF Diamond 344 ET and out of SULL Knighted Ruby 9151G. This thick made youngster has a great dam and is sired by a top young son of Perfection. Her pedigree alone makes her a great breeding piece after her show career. She can be mated many different ways and it will work. Purchased by Nathan Zeien of Rockford, Illinois. $13,000 - Lot 14A - Sexed Heifer Pregnancy - Due January 28, 2027. Sired by CF In Demand and out of CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET. What an opportunity here. The mating of two National Champions to produce a heifer calf that will have the winning pedigree the day she hits the ground. This is a tremendous opportunity. Purchased by Cates Farms of Modoc, Indiana. $12,000 - Lot 51 - Bred Cow - MM Golden Carmen DM 1043 - A red, polled 2021 daughter of SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of MM Golden Carmen 144C ET selling bred to FSF Time Will Tell 55 ET for an early 2027 calf. This is a big volumed brood cow that just has the look of a top cow in any herd. The Dream Maker progeny continue to impress. Purchased by Schrag/Nikkel of Marion, South Dakota.

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RC Show Cattle Early Bird Online Sale Sale Summary

26 Live Lots................ $ 143,250.............$ 5,509 4 Semen Pkgs................. $ 239

Sunday, September 6, 2026 Rutan Farm, Eaton, Ohio. Hosted on: sconlinesales.com by: Christy Campbell

The breeders in the RC Early Bird sale displayed another diverse set for the 2 day viewing and bidding on SC Online Sales. Online view and watchlist numbers started soon after the sale was posted 10 days prior. Saturday and Sunday saw steady groups of lookers even between some raindrops. Lot 1 - $11,500 - AC RC Spice’s Seven 618. This red and white, shorthorn plus,TKA TC Purple Haze daughter drew many views, many watchlist numbers and many visitors. From a past Bred/Owned Division Champion at both Jr. Nationals and NAILE for Addison Campbell. Good bone, square hipped and overall balance for the show ring and beyond. Offered by RC and Addison Campbell. Purchased by Smith Show Cattle Guysville, OH. Lot 9 - $7,750 - Hunts Beth. A very stout , eye appealing SVY Historic Charolais heifer that also drew much attention with next year’s Jr. Nationals being in Indianapolis. Her nice front, soundness and overall dimension is sure to put her in a donor pen soon after her show career. Offered by Megan Hunt, purchased by Ray Anklin, CA. Lot 19 - $6,500 - RC Moon’s Mona Lisa. FF Pursuit x RC Miss Moon 05 ET. From a past RS After Hours All-American, this thick, deep bodied, red roan 87.5% plus made a lot of friends in person and online. An easy one to make good purebreds in the future. From RC purchased by Kerry Lawrence, OH. Lot 22 - $6,500 - RC MH Tonto 623. Sired by WWSC Slider out of Twin Oak Jazzy Miss UH, this blue roan, very eye catching 1/2 blood steer is a young showman’s dream calf. He had over 2500 views in the 10 day posting period. From RC and Mary Henry. Purchased by Lane Vonderhaar, OH. Lot 10 - $6,000 - Jones Lady Crystal. By TSSC Limit Up from a Primo X Lady Crystal 434P daughter. Unlimited things to come from this blue roan, no holes kind of heifer. Elegant in her front 1/3 and graceful on the move, she will be like good wine and get better and better with time. Offered by Chris & Emily Jones. Purchased by Piper Campbell. Lot 5 - $6,000 - Jones 311. A silhouette kind of heifer in this low % Chi, Style x Daddy’s Money daughter. She was another highly viewed calf that has already hung banners and her future is bright to hang many more. From Chris & Emily Jones to Jared Christman, MD. Lot 20 - $5,750 - HSH Mafia Boss. This is a CF Opportunity x G-B RC Poca’s

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Memphis Girl (Mafia x Damn Proud) shorthorn plus steer. All the right pieces in this red roan, stout, complete, head turner

to look good in WI next summer. From Craig Phillips Family to Lucas Ruzic, WI.

Deck the Stalls

November 14 :: 5:30 pm :: NAILE Shorthorn Stalls Join us in Louisville for our annual ‘Deck the Stalls Extravaganza’ fundraiser in support of the SYDF, National Junior Shorthorn Show & AJSA. Watch Facebook for the catalog featuring experiences, jewelry, sponsorships and more!

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News & Notes Farewells Routt County native and thirdgeneration rancher William “Bill” Wesley Gay passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at his home near the bottom of Rabbit Ears Pass. He was 80 years old. Bill often quipped that he was a surprise for his parents Robert “Bob” and Elaine Gay when he arrived on June 25, 1946, their third child after daughters Roberta and Margaret. He would go on to live a life filled with surprises for himself and those around him. From an early age, Bill surprised his family and community with a unique connection to animals, livestock and pets alike. Whether it was ‘training’ his horse to race back and forth from the family’s ranch to the Pleasant Valley country school, quickly understanding what his dad was teaching him about animal husbandry, or picking out the best horse, cow, bull or lamb in any group, Bill’s connection to animals surprised many. After a childhood filled with 4-H, wrestling, and academics, Bill graduated from Steamboat Springs High School in 1965 and went on to attend Colorado State University on an academic scholarship, where he became a top livestock judge while completing his degree in Agricultural Journalism. Soon after graduating, he himself was surprised when he was chosen to represent Colorado as an International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) delegate to the Philippines, where he lived with families to learn their methods of agricultural production and ways of life. The 1970s and 1980s brought a number of surprises to Bill and his family as he moved between the family ranch in Pleasant Valley and a number of other locales, taking advantage of opportunities which came his way. One of the biggest surprises of Bill’s life came when he successfully answered a newspaper ad looking for charismatic,

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horse-savvy and unattached young men to work for Philip-Morris International as Marlboro Men in Europe. Because he could drive 4-and-6 horse teams well, Bill ended up driving the Marlboro stagecoach across much of Europe for over a year. Completing his contract at Frontier Village theme park in California, he gave visitors an ‘Old West’ experience in horse-drawn carts, wagons, and stagecoaches. He found that he enjoyed the West Coast and all it had to offer, too. Upon his return to Colorado, he and his dad partnered to buy a small ranch in Orchard to expand the family’s ability to run more cattle and calve-out heifers in an environment more forgiving than Steamboat Springs. The call to come back to California proved too strong, however, and Bill returned to the San Francisco area to work for the Trust for Public Lands (TPL), a then-burgeoning land conservation group. Using his degree and his personal connection to and knowledge of agriculture, Bill traveled across the country promoting a then-new concept in land conservation: conservation easements, a tool used to protect private lands from development. Bill helped write the first conservation easement in Colorado for TPL, work that he would continue to advocate for and promote in Northwest Colorado when he returned home to the family ranch permanently in 1985. The next couple of decades saw Bill working with his parents and ranch employees to manage the livestock and land that made up Green Creek Ranch. He became involved in many community activities and reconnected with Routt County 4-H, where he was the livestock judging coach for over 20 years. Never having had children of his own, Bill thought it was important to ‘give back’ to area youth and the 4-H program that had been so impactful to his own life. As fellow Routt County native and rancher Jim Stanko said when presenting Bill the Tread of Pioneers (now Steamboat History) Museum Leckenby Award for outstanding contributions to the community in 2014,

“Over those years, he built a successful judging team that traveled to a large tournament on the Eastern Slope and won it. It really shocked the heck out of the people in Adams County who were used to winning.” He served on the museum’s board of directors for several years, too, where staff recall he was a fierce advocate for them and their work. Bill contributed to the community in a number of ways for many years, surprising no one when he served many of the groups his father Bob had also served, including the Routt County Cattlemen’s Association and Routt County Fair Board. People were surprised, however, when Bill took a different approach to these roles, often pushing people to think in new and different ways, challenging the status-quo, and pushing hard for ideas he believed in. That often surprising, headstrong approach helped him champion land conservation and community stewardship in his own backyard, too. He served on the Routt County Purchase of Development Rights advisory committee, the Yampa Valley Land Trust board of directors, and the Routt County Multi-Modal Committee, where he made surprising connections to the bicycling community… which was often at odds with agricultural producers. Bill also surprised his family when he began changing the family’s long-time Hereford-based cow herd to one that had much more Angus influence. This change, along with working with his mother to place a portion of the family ranch into conservation easement, lead to one of the achievements Bill was most proud of when he and Green Creek Ranch were named the Angus Journal’s Land Stewardship Award winner in 2000. He and his herd were featured on the front cover of the national publication, along with views of Pleasant Valley. While cattle were the ranch’s bread-andbutter, Bill’s true passion was keeping alive the foundation quarter horse families based in Routt County and the Intermountain West. Claiming to have the most direct

descendants of quarter horse greats Old Fred, Peter McCue, Starduster and others, Bill and his horses had a strong following of others who shared his passion for horses that could work cattle all week and then rope and race at the weekend rodeo. After selling horses to other breeders on the east coast, west coast, and many places in-between, Bill surprised others in the business when he called it quits in 2012 and dispersed his herd. After the family ranch sold in 2015, he continued to surprise folks when he began raising shorthorn cattle on his then newlypurchased Alpen Glow Ranch in the South Valley. He continued his conservation

efforts with his new property, placing most of it into conservation easement to help protect the views of the valley bottom. Bill’s accomplishments of the past few decades were always tempered by health issues he overcame many times, surprising everyone by beating overwhelming odds on more than one occasion. Complications related to diabetes finally overcame him, however, and he passed this world at peace, knowing he’d made his mark on the world. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Bob” and Elaine Becker Gay, and Brother-in-Law Delmar Moellenberg. He is survived by his sisters Roberta Moellenberg of Idalia, and Margaret (Rob) Hagenbuch

of Oak Creek; nieces Gay (Jeff) Uhland of Eads; Joy (Cody) Akey of Wray; Dell Rae (Mike) Ciaravola of Loveland; Heidi (Mike) Dowell of Odessa, FL; nephew Todd (Sarah) Hagenbuch of Phippsburg; several great nieces and great nephews, and numerous cousins. Special thanks to the many excellent caregivers Bill had in recent years from Blue Skies Nursing, with special regard given to founder and constant friend Shani Bohlin. Special acknowledgement to Tyler Jacox and Jessica Reagon as well, who have served as Bill’s companions and caregivers for several years.

Picture submitted by BAG Farms LLC of Emmett, Idaho.

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2026 Annual Meeting/American Royal Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, Mo.

King or Double Room | $134 Reservation Cut-Off: Noon, Friday, October 2, 2026 Additional Information: Free made-to order breakfast, Parking included in rate, Complimentary guestroom and meeting room Wi-Fi, Complimentary Airport Shuttle **Parking is included within nightly rate. The hotel front desk can assist with registration.**

2026 NAILE Hotel Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209

King or 2 Queen Room | $165 Reservation Cut-Off: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Reservations may be made by calling hotel: 502-367-2251, Reference Group Code: ASH Additional Information: Complimentary Parking based on availability, Complimentary Basic Wi-Fi in guestrooms and common areas, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Individuals responsible for cancellation fees charged by hotel in case of room cancellation.

2027 Cattlemen’s Congress Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport 801 S Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

King or 2 Queen Room | $108/night Reservation Cut-Off: Monday, December 21, 2026 Additional Information: Hot breakfast buffet for 2 per room included, Complimentary Parking and Internet, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Individuals responsible for cancellation fees charged by hotel in case of room cancellation.

2027 Junior National Hotels Madison Marriott South 706 John Nolen Dr, Madison, Wisconsin 608-251-2300

Room Rates: Run of House | $179 Reservation Cut-Off: Thursday, May 27, 2027

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Spark by Hilton

102 East Rusk Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 608-284-1234 Room Rates: Run of House $167-$207 (single or double occupancy) Reservation Cut-Off: 30 Days Prior to Check-in

2026 Keystone International Livestock Exposition Schedule of Events Tuesday, Sept. 29 6:00 am - Shorthorns being arriving

Thursday, Oct. 1 8:00 am - Shorthorn Arrival Deadline

Thursday, Oct. 1 10 -11 am - Shorthorn Show Check-In

Saturday, Oct. 3 8:00 am - National ShorthornPlus Show followed by National Shorthorn Show

Entry Deadline: 08/28/2026 • Late Entry Deadline: 09/10/2026 • Final Late Entry Deadline: 09/17/2026 Junior Ownership Deadline: 09/17/2026 Open Show Judge: Patrick Gunn – Greenfield, Ind.

2026 American Royal Schedule of Events Tuesday, Oct. 20 Wedneseday, Oct. 21 4:00 pm - Shorthorns being arriving 9-10:30 am - Shorthorn Junior and Open Show Check-In

Thursday, Oct. 22 9:00 am - Junior ShorthornPlus & Shorthorn Show

Friday, Oct. 23 9:30 am - Open ShorthornPlus & Shorthorn Show

American Royal New Campus – Kansas City, Kansas The new American Royal facility is located at State Avenue and 118th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, just northwest of Kansas Speedway.

Entries Open: 8/1/2026 Entry Deadline: 9/10/2026 • Junior Ownership Deadline: 9/10/2026 Late Entry Deadline: 9/15/2026 Open Show Judge: Garrett Knebel – Gallatin Gateway, Mont. Junior Show Judge: Chris Polzin – Darwin, Minn.

North American Schedule (NAILE) 2026 - Super National Shorthorn Show DEADLINES: October 6: Entry Deadline October 13: Junior Ownership Deadline October 13: Late Entry Deadline (increased fee) Thursday, Nov. 12 12 noon Open & Junior Cattle Arrival Begins - NO EARLIER! Friday, Nov. 13 9 a.m. - 12 noon Check-In: Open & Junior Cattle 10a.m. Junior Cattle Arrival Ends Noon Open Cattle Arrival Ends *All Junior Cattle will have to be Tattoo Verified before checking in by the NAILE Staff. They will be walking around the Shorthorn stalling in the morning with an AJSA Junior Board Member to verify tattoos before checking in. Physical papers are necessary to be able to stamp verified on.

Saturday, Nov. 14 TBD Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show - Broadbent Arena We show after the Simmental Show that starts at 8:00 am 5:00 p.m. AJSA Deck the Stalls Sunday, Nov. 15 8:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show - Freedom Hall 5:30 p.m. Junior Heifer Supreme Drive Tuesday, Nov. 17 8:00 a.m. Jack C. Ragsdale Super National ShorthornPlus Show - Freedom Hall followed by Jack C. Ragsdale Super National Shorthorn Show - Freedom Hall Show Order: ShorthornPlus Bulls, ShorthornPlus Females, Shorthorn Bulls, Shorthorn Females

Junior Cattle Release :: Conclusion of each Junior Show Open Cattle Release: NEW FOR 2026! Daily release of cattle will be permitted only after all shows for that day have concluded. No cattle and tear-down activities may begin, until all scheduled shows in both Broadbent Arena and Freedom Hall have been completed.

NAILE JUDGES Open Purebred Judge: Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Mo. Open ShorthornPlus Judge: Callahan Grund, Wamego, Kan. Junior Purebred Judge: Taylor Frank, El Dorado, Kan. Junior ShorthornPlus Judge: Blake Nelson, Platte City, Mo.

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2026 AMERICAN SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport Hotel, Kansas City, MO, October 24, 2026, 9:00 am Central Time CALL TO ORDER: Mark Gordon, President

STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION: Montie Soules, Executive Secretary/CEO

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: John Sonderman, Chairman

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS: President, Mark Gordon (Self-Intro) Vice President, Jeff Bedwell Executive Director, Rick Osterday Director, Tyler Cates Director, Cory Bollum Director, Jeff Aegerter Director, Cary Gilman Director, Scott Loving Director, Ben Wilson

ELECTION OF ASA BOARD MEMBERS: JUNIOR REPORT: Shelby Diehm, Director of Junior Activities Audrey Robertson, AJSA President SHORTHORN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND FOUNDATION REPORT: Jeff Aegerter, President

ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES: Credentials Committee

LASSIE REPORT: LASSIE QUEENS:

QUOROM TO CONDUCT BUSINESS: Credentials Committee

SHORTHORN FOUNDATION REPORT: Bill Rasor, President

APPROVE MINUTES:

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Shorthorn Breed Improvement Committee: Chair, Cary Gilman; Members at Large, Ross Mosteller, Greg Beckler, Andy Scott, Chris Cassidy; BOD Rep, Tyler Cates, Cory Bollum, Scott Loving.

RESOLUTIONS:

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INTRODUCTION OF OTHER COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Shorthorn Senior Show Committee: Chair, Jeff Bedwell; Vice Chair, Josh Berg. Shorthorn Junior Advisors Committee: Appointed Joe Bales, Katrina Evans; ASA Board Liaison, Jeff Aegerter. ANNOUNCE NEW BOARD MEMBERS: ANNOUNCE NEW NOMINATING COMMITTEE: PRESENTATION OF OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS: Montie Soules, Executive Secretary/CEO RETIRING PRESIDENTS ADDRESS: Mark Gordon, President ADJOURN:

2026–2027ShowASA Point Show System Season: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 *Individual show schedule subject to change

SOUTHEAST WEST NORTHEAST SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH CENTRAL

Northeast Region :: CT, DE, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV National Show :: Keystone International Livestock Expo Super Regional Show :: Ohio State Fair Regional Shows :: Maryland State Fair & State Fair of West Virginia Southeast Region :: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN National Show :: Dixie National Super Regional Show :: Tennessee State Fair at Wilson County Fair Regional Shows :: Kentucky State Fair & Missouri State Fair

National Shows :: 5 total, 1 in each region Northeast :: Keystone International Livestock Expo :: Harrisburg, PA Southeast :: Dixie National :: Jackson, MS North Central :: American Royal :: Kansas City, KS South Central :: Fort Worth Stock Show :: Fort Worth, TX West :: National Western Stock Show :: Denver, CO

North Central Region :: IL, IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI National Show :: American Royal Super Regional Show :: Iowa State Fair Regional Shows :: Illinois State Fair & Minnesota State Fair South Central Region :: CO, KS, NM, OK, TX National Show :: Fort Worth Stock Show Super Regional Show :: Tulsa State Fair Regional Shows :: Kansas State Fair & Tri-State Fair West Region :: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY National Show :: National Western Stock Show Super Regional Show :: Western Idaho Fair Regional Shows :: North International Livestock Exposition & Washington State Fair

*Regional Awards calculated from Regional, Super Regional & National Shows within each region. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 4 shows to qualify.

Placing 1st in Class 2nd in Class 3rd in Class 4th in Class 5th in Class Division Champion Reserve Division Champion Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion

Regional 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 4 Points 2 Points 7 Points 5 Points

Super National Shows :: 2 total North American International Livestock Expo :: Louisville, KY Cattlemen’s Congress :: Oklahoma City, OK

*National Show Bull & National Show Female points accumulated from 7 total National & Super National Shows listed above. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 7 shows to qualify for National Show Awards.

ASA Point Show System Point Distribution Super Regional 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 5 Point 3 Points 9 Points 7 Points

National 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 7 Points 5 Points 11 Points 9 Points

Super National 11 Points 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 7 Points 10 Points 8 Points 14 Points 12 Points

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Sales Calendar

* To have your sale listed in the sales calendar, you must be an advertiser with the Shorthorn Country.

Oct. 3 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio Oct. 5 - Bollum Family Shorthorns “Red, White, and Roan” Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn., amsonlinesales.com Oct. 5 - Dryer’s “It’s a Great Day to be Great” Online Sale, Tolar, Texas., scsonlinesales.com Oct. 6 - Jester Farms “No Foolin” Sale, Mooreland, Ind., amsonlinesales.com Oct. 7 - Gypsy Creek Ranch Online Sale, Gettysburg, Pa., amsonlinesales.com Oct. 7 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure Volume IV, Brome, Quebec Canada, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 8 - Foster Farms “Next Chapter” Online Sale, Amanda, Ohio, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 10 - Studer Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Anita, Iowa. Oct. 10 - Schrag/Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, S.D. Oct. 11 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, Ohio, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 12 - The Collective, Cleburne, Texas, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 17 - Bedwell Cattle Co., Lost Diamond B Ranch and Aegerter Cattle Co. “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, Okla. Oct. 17 - Coldstream Farm “Shorthorn Harvest Event” Online Sale, Flesherton, Ont., Can., amsonlinesales.com Oct. 19 - Brennstuhl Farms “From the Pasture for a Purpose” Female Sale, Danville, Ohio, amsonlinesales. com Oct. 21 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Fall Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 25 - Six’s Shorthorns “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Waynesburg, Pa. Oct. 25 - Naylor Shorthorns and Angus “Bred for Balance” Herd Sire Sale, Half Way, Mo. Nov. 1 - Gana Farms No Bull Sale, Lincoln, Neb. Nov. 7 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, N.D. Nov. 14 - Four State Shorthorn Association Sale, Diamond, Mo. Nov. 15 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created Sale”, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 19 - Robsten Shorthorns-Preheim Family Show Me Girls Sale, Houston, Mo., amsonlinesales.com Nov. 22 - Farrer Stock Farm “31st Annual Dynamic Dams” Sale, Royal Center, Ind. Nov. 27 - Highland Farms Show Heifer Sale, Pittsfield, Ill., amsonlinesales.com Nov. 29 - Cagwin Farms “Holiday Special” Bred Female and Embryo Sale, Virginia, Ill., amsonlinesales.com Nov. 30 - Vogel Shorthorn Farm, Osterman Shorthorns, and Shalimar Ranch “Shorthorns of the Midwest” Sale, Rogers, ND, amsonlinesales.com Dec. 1 - Double M Cattle “Maids of the Midwest” Bred Heifer Sale, Rewey, Wis., amsonlinesales.com Dec. 12 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio. Dec. 14 - Smith Family Farms and Jester Farms “Producers Pick” Bred Female Sale, Pendelton and Mooreland, Ind, amsonlinesales.com

Advertise your Fall 2026 Sale with Shorthorn Country. Contact us today to place your ad.

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11X $610 4 Color Ad $465 + $200 $375 $350 $275 $210 $150 $400/year

Sale Management • Online Sales • Private Treaty Sales Oct. 3 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, OH Oct. 5 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan Online Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 6 - Jester Farms “No Foolin” Sale, Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 7 - Gypsy Creek Sale, Gettysburg, PA, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 7 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure Volume IV, Brome, Quebec Canada, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 7 - Bar N Cattle Company Bulls And Breds - The Fall Sale, Sunset, TX & Renville, MN, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 8 - Foster Farms “Next Chapter” Online Sale, Amanda, OH, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 11 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, OH, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 12 - The Collective, Cleburne, TX, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 17 - Bedwell Cattle Co., Lost Diamond B Ranch and Aegerter Cattle Co. “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, OK. Oct. 17 - Coldstream Farm Online Sale, Flesherton, ON, Canada, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 19 - Brennstuhl Farms “From the Pasture for a Purpose” Female Sale, Danville, OH, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 21 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Fall Sale, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 21 - Schutz Cattle Company “Bred for Banner’s” Sale, Parkland County, AB, Canada, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 25 - Six’s Shorthorns “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Waynesburg, PA Oct. 25 - Naylor Shorthorns and Angus “Bred for Balance” Herd Sire Sale, Half Way, MO Oct. 26 - 3 Buck Cattle Company Online Sale, Bryant, SD, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 26 - KAW Red Angus Maternal Magic Sale, Seward, NE, amsonlinesales.com Nov. 1 - Gana Farms No Bull Sale, Lincoln, NE Nov. 7 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND Nov. 15 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created Sale”, Louisville, KY Nov. 17 - Thirsty Dirty Ranch “Docile by Design Female and Prospect Bull Sale”, amsonlinesales.com Nov. 19 - Robsten Shorthorns-Preheim Family Show Me Girls Sale, Houston, MO, amsonlinesales. com Nov. 23 - Long Branch Shorthorns and Friends Little Egypt Multi-Breed Elite Female Sale, Raleigh, IL, amsonlinesales.com Nov. 22 - Bishell/Nollswood Online Sale, Mineral Point, WI, amsonlinesales.com Nov. 27 - Highland Farms Show Heifer Sale, Pittsfield, IL, amsonlinesales.com Nov. 30 - Vogel Shorthorn Farm, Osterman Shorthorns, and Shalimar Ranch “Shorthorns of the Midwest” Sale, Rogers, ND, amsonlinesales.com

Online sales with a personal touch.

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. Jeff K. & Darla Aegerter 402.641.4696 jeff.aegerter@gmail.com www.aegertermarketing.com

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Ad Index AAA Shorthorns............................. 52 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.... 57 Bennett Land & Cattle................... 52 Berg Shorthorns............................. 52 Bigelow Farms................................ 52 Bowman Superior Genetics............ 52 Brennstuhl Farms........................... 52 Byland Polled Shorthorns............... 52 Cagwin Cattle Services LLC........... 55 Cagwin Farms.......................... 29, 59 Cairns Shorthorns.......................... 52 Cates Farms................................ 5, 52 Cattle Visions........................... 55, 56 Cornerstone Farms......................... 52 Crawfdown Farms.......................... 52 Dedmon Shorthorns...................... 52 DJS Shorthorns.............................. 52 Double C Shorthorns..................... 52 Double M Cattle Company........... 52 Dryer............................................. 52 DTR Cattle Co.............................. 52 Fairview Stock Farm....................... 52 Fort Worth Stock Show.................. 44 Four State Shorthorn Sale............... 37 Gana Farms.................................... 17 Greenhorn Cattle Co.......... 10-11, 53 Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications)

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7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4 ®)

American Shorthorn Association 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 54151-1544

09/22/2026

09/01/2026

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(816) 599-7777

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American Shorthorn Association 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 64151-1544

b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail)

Amy Studer 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 64151-1544

Amy Studer 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 64151-1544 10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give the names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) Full Name Complete Mailing Address

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Oler Farm...................................... 54 Osterman Shorthorns..................... 14 Paint Valley Farms......................... BC Richardson Farms........................... 54 Robjoy Shorthorns......................... 54 Robsten Shorthorns........................ 47 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle............... 54 Rocky Branch Shorthorns.............. 54 Schrag|Nikkel Cattle........................ 3 Scott Bayerl Family Farm............... 54 Sears Marketing Services, LLC....... 55 SharBen Shorthorns....................... 54 Smith Family Farms....................... 54 Stangl Shorthorns........................... 54 Stone Springs Shorthorns............... 54 Stuart Wilson Consulting............... 55 Sugarbird Shorthorns..................... 54 Sullivan Supply.............................. 55 Sutherland Shorthorns................... 54 The Summit..................................... 7 Turner Family Shorthorns.............. 54 Twin Oak Farms............................. 54 V8 Shorthorns................................ 54 Vogel Shorthorn Farm.................... 14 Waukaru Shorthorns...................... 54

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American Shorthorn Association

Haumont Shorthorns..................... 53 Homeplace Farms........................... 53 Humble Stock Farm....................... 53 IL Breeders Unitd For Impact... 30-31 Inness Shorthorns........................... 53 James F Bessler LLC....................... 55 Jester Farms.................................... 53 Jungels Shorthorn Farm............... IFC Kevin Wendt.................................. 55 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm............ 53 Keystone Shorthorns...................... 53 KSS Keystone Shorthorns............... 53 Lasting Impressions Sale................. 13 Legacy Ranch................................. 53 Legends Of The Fall Sale................ 15 Leveldale Farms.............................. 53 Little Cedar Cattle Co.................... 53 McKay Farms................................. 53 Merck Animal Health.................... 8-9 Meyer Family Shorthorns............... 53 Meyer Farms.................................. 53 MFK Shorthorns............................ 53 Missouri Shorthorn Association..... 45 Moore Shorthorns.......................... 27 Narrow Brook Shorthorns.............. 53 Norman/Ripberger Shorthorns....... 53

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