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ASA Dates of Note
February
Feb. 3-5 NCBA Convention & Trade Show, Nashville, Tenn.
Feb. 21 Dixie National - Open National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Bull and Female Show
March
March 31 Regular 2026 WHR Assessment Deadline - $24/head
April
April 1 ASA Membership Deadline Membership becomes delinquent at 11:59 PM CT if not paid
April 1 2026 WHR Assessment Fee - $30/ head
April 3
ASA Office Closed - Good Friday
April 10 AJSA Junior Board Candidate Application Deadline
May
May 1 NJSS E.D.G.E. Show DNA Requirement - animals 100K Genomic testing samples submitted & received by the lab
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
Samantha VanVorhis, president National Shorthorn Lassies Jacalyn Meisner, president
May 1 AJSA Scholarship Applications Due
May 1 Entry Deadline NJSS
May 1 Ownership Deadline NJSS (no farm or family names allowed)
May 1 Photo, Graphic Design, Career Development, Speech, Promo Video Entries due online via contest form
May 15 Late Entry Deadline NJSS (increased fees)
May 15 NJSS Showmanship Entry Deadline
June
June 1-6 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium, Boise, Idaho
June 20-27 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference, Abilene, Texas
July
July 3 ASA Office Closed
Don’t let your membership lapse! Make sure you pay your annual membership fee by April 1, 2026. If you are a TOC Member and your membership is not paid by April 1, 2026, you will become a WHR Member when you renew your membership.
WHR Deadline Update!
2026 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2025. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below.
2026 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE:
January 26, 2026 – March 31, 2026 $24 April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 $30
1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2026 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2026.)
2. Included with each assessment is the registration of a calf born to the dam in the year she was assessed (if calf is registered prior to one year of age) and a free transfer of said calf (if recorded within 60 days from the date of the sale.) (i.e. cost to register a calf born in 2026 to an assessed 2026 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months)
*Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.
Membership Deadline
The Annual ASA Adult WHR Membership deadline is April 1. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2026 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.
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.
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Shorthorns are Essential Association Outlook
As most of the shows for the season are now behind us, many breeders are shifting gears as bull sale season moves into full swing. This time of year is a natural transition point and a good opportunity to reflect on the role purebred Shorthorns play— not only within our own herds and programs, but across the broader beef industry.
The reason for raising purebred Shorthorns can mean many different things to different breeders. For some, it is a deep-rooted family tradition. For others, it is the challenge and excitement of the showring. Still others focus primarily on producing cattle that fit commercial production systems. All of these perspectives are valid, and together they contribute to the strength of the breed. However, regardless of individual goals, Shorthorn cattle must ultimately work in the real world and be commercially acceptable. After all, we are in the beef business, producing a highquality protein source for consumers.
Even as cattle were evaluated in the showring this past month at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, the National Western Stock Show in Denver, and in Fort Worth, the emphasis went beyond appearance alone. Cattle were evaluated on productivity traits and assessed both on paper and in the flesh. Females were considered for their maternal value, soundness, and longevity, while bulls were evaluated for their potential contribution to the beef industry. In every case, productivity traits must remain in balance. The end product of these evaluations is the commercial cattleman.
A Shorthorn bull can and will contribute to a commercial operation’s success and bottom line. It is imperative that all Shorthorn breeders understand this and make selection decisions accordingly. Yes, cattle bred for the showring often require added style,
Montie D. Soules asa executive secretary/CEO
presence, and eye appeal to achieve success in that setting. However, those same cattle can and should also make meaningful contributions to the commercial beef industry.
In fact, the Shorthorn breed has done a very good job of producing showtype cattle that are more acceptable to commercial operations than perhaps some other breeds. It is important that we maintain this thought process. The crossover between the showring and commercial production is very real. A fancy show heifer may be sold to a junior who lives in an area with limited commercial production. That junior’s heifer may later produce a calf that is sold into the heart of cattle country, where it must perform and meet expectations in a commercial setting.
Breeders who sell bulls understand the importance of offering a quality product—one that is sound, attractive in phenotype, and backed by documentation that makes him appealing to a prospective buyer. Commercial cattlemen like good cattle. They are not immune to evaluating phenotype; they simply view cattle through the lens of profitability and long-term performance. Many top commercial cattlemen have served on champion judging teams in college and are highly educated and experienced. They exercise discipline in selection because they know what they need and demand cattle that deliver.
Another area that can sometimes be overlooked is the fact that many commercial operations are feeding their own cattle and marketing them on the grid. These producers build a genetic base designed to capture premiums. Even those who sell calves at weaning develop reputations, earning premiums from buyers who know those cattle will meet expectations.
Shorthorn genetics offer tremendous value to commercial cattlemen. Heterosis, or hybrid vigor, is a significant
advantage through the use of Shorthorn influence. Equally important is the maternal strength of Shorthorninfluenced females. Increased fertility, soundness, and a strong ability to marble while maintaining other production traits make them valuable assets in commercial environments.
Both performance-focused and show-oriented Shorthorn breeders have worked hard to address the traits needed to remain relevant and valuable to the commercial cattle industry. The result is a breed that offers balance, functionality, and flexibility across a wide range of production systems. As we move deeper into bull sale season, this is the time to be confident in what Shorthorns bring to the table and bring intention in how we tell that story.
Take every opportunity to promote the breed—whether it’s at the feed store, the coffee shop, the equipment dealership, or in conversation with neighbors and fellow cattlemen. Share your experiences, stand behind your cattle, and emphasize the real-world value Shorthorns deliver. The breed and its breeders are making a difference every day in herds across the country. Now is the time to make sure the entire industry recognizes that impact. Shorthorns are not only relevant—they are essential, and they can work for everyone!
In the Know
Onto the Next!
The show season ends this month with our last National Show-Dixie National in Jackson, Mississippi, and what a fun journey we have had! New exhibitors hit the ring for the first time; and likewise, some exhibitors stepped out of the ring for the last time. If you were either of those, thank you for making Shorthorn Shows a part of your journey! New champions were crowned, and heifers and bulls have moved into the pasture, earning their keep in the pen. No matter the story you have written, thank you for including the American Shorthorn Association in it.
With the ending of the show season, we will be auditing the show points earned by animals during the show year. If you would like to see current points,
you can view these by logging into DigitalBeef. You will find “Show Points” on the left-hand menu. Once on this page, choose your region, division and sex to navigate the page.
Animals are sorted by division, then by date of birth. This allows you to see how an animal ranks in their specific division compared to other animals. As a reminder, animals must have competed at 2 shows to qualify for awards. Should you have questions about these points or awards, reach out to Wade or Cassie Regional and National Awards will be published in the May/June issue of the Shorthorn Country. Overall Regional winners and National Overall & Division Award winners will be recognized at the Annual Meeting in October in Kansas
City. In addition to those mentioned, runner-up award winners will be listed under Show Awards at shorthorn.org.
As we wrap up this show season, the next is trailblazing toward us with Junior Nationals in Abilene, Texas! Once again, we will hold an E.D.G.E. Show at Junior Nationals, as reminder all animals in the E.D.G.E. Show must have a birth weight and weaning weight recorded to be eligible (2026 calves excluded from weaning weight rule). Additionally, all entries must have a 100k genomic test sample submitted and received at Neogen by May 1. If you plan to participate, pay attention to all deadlines so you qualify! Best of luck at upcoming Spring Shows! We look forward to joining you at the next show!
Cassie Reid director of shows & events; customer service specialist
American Shorthorn Association Fiscal Annual Report
American Shorthorn Association Fiscal Annual Report
American Shorthorn Association Fiscal Annual Report
American Shorthorn Association Board Meeting Minutes
American Shorthorn Association Board Meeting Minutes
February 24 - 25, 2025
ASA Office, Kansas City, Mo.
President Lee Miller called the meeting to order on Feb. 24, 2025, at 8 am.
Present: President Lee Miller, Vice-President Mark Gordon, John Russel, Jeff Bedwell, Rick Osterday, Cory Bollum, Tyler Cates, Cary Gilman, Jeff Aegerter, and Executive Secretary/CEO Montie Soules.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through January 31, 2025, were reviewed.
Minutes were unanimously approved as presented from the Board meetings on Oct. 25, 2024, and Dec. 10, 2024.
The Board unanimously approved the financial report for audit through Jan. 31, 2025.
Matt Woolfolk came into the boardroom via Zoom to report on performance activities. Matt shared his report on DMI and $ Gain updates from IGS, which was previously sent to the board. Matt also shared updated information on Promagan data sent, which the board could review. There was a good review on the DMI possible EPD and $ Gain that IGS is working on. The board reviewed the data from Promagen that was shared in December.
The Board reviewed the revised budgets for the second half of the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2025, presented by Montie Soules and Jason Rowland. The Board unanimously approved to accept the revised budgets as presented for the rest of the fiscal year.
The Board reviewed a three-year financial comparison, which they asked be presented to provide a year-to-year picture of financial activity and help them assess possible future needs.
Heather Lange addressed the Board by Zoom regarding her report on Registrations and DNA activity. The timelines for DNA results and how they come to ASA and then to breeders from Neogen were discussed and understood.
Shelby Diehm was present to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board about Junior activities and the Junior National.
The Board broke for lunch.
Shelby Diehm was available to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board about the Marketing and Communications activities.
The Board reviewed the new website, which will go live right after March 1st. The board made positive remarks about the new website’s structure, appearance, and ease of navigation.
Carrie Land shared comments from members while providing customer service.
Amy Studer from the Shorthorn Country magazine was present to report that the magazine has changed printers.
Wade Minnihan and Cassie Reid were present to answer and go over any questions from reports previously sent to the Board about shows. The number of exhibitors at each national show was reviewed. The process of selecting judges and the Show committee was reviewed. The board discussed the need for board members to declare associations with judges on the list before approving the lists in the future.
The president brought to the Board’s attention that he had been contacted by an AJSA Board member and a separate family suggesting changing the rules on how Bred & Owned animals could be declared in the future. After some discussion on the subject, it was decided that the proper procedure for this type of change. The AJSA Board should vote on it, and if any changes are recommended, then the changes would come to the ASA Board for approval or disapproval.
The Board discussed the E.D.G.E. (Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence) Show at the Junior National. It is concerned that it is promoted and has good participation. As a result, it was agreed to provide a form of sponsorship with a significant cash award for the Champion and Reserve Champion of the E.D.G.E show at the Junior National. It was also suggested to provide a percentage of the entry fee to be refunded to those animals that show in the show at Junior National to help offset the added cost of DNA testing.
The Board unanimously approved the motion to change how ties are broken in the E.D.G.E. Show. The judge will receive the EPDs for the animals involved so they can review both the animal’s phenotype and the genetic phenotype before making a decision to break the tie. The Board also unanimously approved an amendment to the motion to revise the E.D.G.E. show by having one judge instead of three.
The Board discussed having an E.D.G.E. show at Cattleman’s Congress in Oklahoma City and/or the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
The Board unanimously approved having the E.D.G.E show at both Cattleman’s Congress and National Western Stock Show.
Cassie Reid was present to answer questions about ASA events, based on a report previously sent to the Board. Due to issues with the Hilton the annual meeting in 2025 will be at the Kansas City Airport Embassy Suites.
Wade Minihan was present to answer questions about membership or state associations, as outlined in a report previously sent to the Board.
Montie Soules gave the Executive report with discussion concerning advancing a new program for social media and the World Shorthorn Conference in Canada this year and the World Shorthorn Conference in 2028 when the United States will host it.
The Board went into Executive Session and adjourned for the day at 5:15 pm.
The Board and Staff went to dinner that evening.
The Board reconvened at 8:00 am, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Same members present as on the first day.
The Board discussed funding the prize money for the E.D.G.E. show at Junior National.
The AJSA Board was added for a joint session with both the ASA and AJSA Boards by Zoom at 8:15 am. Those present from the Junior Board were Haylee Furguson, President, Amanda Sneed, Mackenlee Evans, Hannah Wetzel, and Samantha VanVorhis.
The AJSA President Haylee Furguson shared some of the changes and focuses of the AJSA Board for Junior National.
Including Education opportunities through mentors for younger members, Team Fitting, and the Showmanship contest.
Both boards discussed the process of changes for the Bred & Owned show, which should go through the Junior Board before coming to the ASA Board. They also discussed the E.D.G.E. show, and both Boards want to ensure good participation. They also discussed the issue of educating juniors and adults about EPDs and how to use them. They also suggested including a class with an EPD scenario in the judging contest.
The Junior Board left the meeting at 9:00 am.
The board discussed the types and needs for judges for both the pen show and the E.D.G.E. show.
The Board unanimously approved a list of judges for the Cattleman’s Congress, Pen and E.D.G.E. show and the National Western, Pen and E.D.G.E. show.
There was additional conversation about the E/D.G.E. show at Junior National, which was about wanting to try to make it as successful as possible.
The Board discussed the needs and possibilities that could take place when planning the World Shorthorn Conference in 2028. The staff and association will start that process this year to have details in place.
The Board asked the executive some questions that had come up in the Executive Board session the day before.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am.
ASA Board Meeting Minutes Continued
American Shorthorn Association Virtual Zoom Meeting
April 23, 2025
President Lee Miller called the meeting to order on April 23, 2025, at 12:03 pm.
Present: President Lee Miller, Vice-President Mark Gordon, John Russell, Jeff Bedwell, Rick Osterday, Cory Bollum, Tyler Cates, Cary Gilman, Jeff Aegerter, and Executive Secretary/CEO Montie Soules.
The Purpose of the meeting was to select the National Show Honorees for the 2025-2026 Show Season.
The motion was made and seconded to select the David Greenhorn Family as the Show Honoree at the 2025 Jack C. Ragsdale Super National Shorthorn Show at the North American in Louisville, KY. After nominations for the NAILE were closed, the Board unanimously approved the motion.
The motion to select Denny Jordan as the Show Honoree at the 2025 American Royal National Shorthorn Show in Kansas City, MO, was made and seconded. After nominations for the American Royal were closed, the Board unanimously approved the motion.
The motion was made and seconded to select the Crow Family of Crow Creek Farms as the Show Honoree at the 2026 Super National Shorthorn Show at the Cattleman’s Congress in Oklahoma City, OK. After nominations for the Cattleman’s Congress were closed, the Board unanimously approved the motion.
The motion was made and seconded to select the Scott Horton Family as the Show Honoree at the 2026 National Western Stock Show, National Shorthorn Pen Show in Denver, CO. After nominations for the National Western Stock Show were closed, the Board unanimously approved the motion.
The motion was made and seconded to cease nominations to select Show Honorees for any other shows for the 2025-2026 Show Season. The Board unanimously approved the motion.
Montie gave a short report on Junior National entries and other ASA activities.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:29 pm.
American Shorthorn Association Virtual Zoom Meeting
August 14, 2025
President Lee Miller called the meeting to order on August 14, 2025, at 12:04 pm.
Present: President Lee Miller, Vice President Mark Gordon, John Russell, Jeff Bedwell, Rick Osterday, Cory Bollum, Tyler Cates, Cary Gilman, Jeff Aegerter, and Executive Secretary/CEO Montie Soules.
The purpose of the meeting was to select the Builder of Breed, Heritage, and Merit Award winners.
Montie Soules presented the financials through July 2025 and year-to-date. The Board unanimously approved the financials for audit.
The Minutes from the February 24 and 25, 2025, Board meetings and the minutes from the virtual meeting on April 23, 2025, were unanimously approved by the Board.
The motion to select Lynn Ewald as the recipient of the Builder of the Breed at the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting was made and seconded. The Board unanimously approved the motion.
The motion to select Jeff and Susie Winkle as the recipients of the Builder of the Breed award at the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting was made and seconded. The Board unanimously approved the motion.
A motion was made and seconded to close nominations for Builder of the Breed, and the motion passed unanimously.
The motion to select Jay Benham for the Heritage Award presented at the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting was made and seconded. The Board unanimously approved the motion.
The motion to select Priddy Shorthorns for the Heritage Award presented at the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting was made and seconded. The Board unanimously approved the motion.
A motion was made and seconded to close nominations for The Heritage Award, and it passed unanimously.
The motion to select Stuart Wilson for the Merit Award, presented at the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting, was made and seconded. The Board unanimously approved it.
A motion was made and seconded to close nominations for The Merit Award, and the motion passed unanimously.
Montie provided a brief update on activities, including 701X possibilities, and addressed questions.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:06 pm.
American Shorthorn Association Virtual Zoom Meeting
September 4, 2025
President Lee Miller called the meeting to order at 12:04 pm.
Present: President Lee Miller, Vice President Mark Gordon, John Russell, Jeff Bedwell, Rick Osterday, Tyler Cates, Cary Gilman, Jeff Aegerter, and Executive Secretary/CEO Montie Soules.
The purpose of the meeting was to approve the list of judges for the AJSA Board to vote on for the 2026 National Junior Shorthorn Show in Abilene, Texas.
The proposed list of judges had been previously presented to the ASA Board for review and discussion. After reviewing the list and offering comments, the Board agreed that one name should be removed from the Bred & Owned judge list but retained on the ShorthornPlus list.
Further discussion led to the decision to move unused ShorthornPlus judge names to the Bred & Owned show list.
A motion was made and seconded to:
• Remove one name from the Bred & Owned list while retaining it on the ShorthornPlus list.
• Approve the remaining names as submitted.
• Add the unused ShorthornPlus judges to the Bred & Owned show list.
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 pm.
American Shorthorn Association Board Meeting Minutes September 18 & 19, 2025
ASA Office, Kansas City, Mo.
President Lee Miller called the meeting to order on Sept. 18, 2025, at 8 am.
Present: President Lee Miller, Vice-President Mark Gordon, John Russel, Jeff Bedwell, Rick Osterday, Cory Bollum, Tyler Cates, Cary Gilman, Jeff Aegerter, and Executive Secretary/CEO Montie Soules.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through August 31, 2025, were reviewed. These KPI’s represented the totals for the Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2025.
Minutes were unanimously approved as presented from the Board meetings on August 14, 2025, and September 4, 2025.
The Board unanimously approved the financial report for audit through August 31, 2025, which covers the fiscal year from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
Montie Soules and Jason Rowland presented the budgets for the fiscal year from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, for the divisions AJSA, ASA, BAA, and JN. The Board unanimously approved the budgets as presented, with a review scheduled in six months to consider a revised budget halfway through the fiscal year.
Montie Soules delivered an executive report to the Board. The Board recommended that the AJSA and ASA Boards hold a governance session with an organization that offers this service to association boards. The Roots and Legacy in Kansas City were mentioned as a possible option.
The ASA Board went into Executive session.
Staff reports:
ASA Board Meeting Minutes Continued
Shelby Diehm was available to answer questions about the report previously sent to the Board regarding Junior activities and the Junior National. She provided updates on the 2026 Junior National in Texas.
Shelby Diehm attended to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board regarding the association’s marketing and communications efforts.
The Board reviewed the rule changes submitted by the AJSA Board for Bred and Owned ownership at the Junior National.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the rule changes after amending the rule presented by the AJSA to specify that only junior members may have multiple ownership of a dam and still be considered the individual breeder. Additionally, the rule was to be amended by removing the phrase ‘original owner.’ There was continued discussion. It was agreed to table the motion until the next morning, when everyone would have more time to consider the issue.
The Board also tabled the rule to change the bull Bred and Owned rule ownership for the Junior National until the next day as well.
Heather Lange attended to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board regarding the association’s registrations and DNA activities. It was shared that the entire staff had been instructed on how to use Lims (the Neogen software), which has helped staff answer questions about DNA instead of having to transfer the breeder to Heather or Wade.
Carrie Land attended to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board regarding the association’s activity related to customer service. Carrie emphasized the importance of educating breeders to provide accurate information when calling, such as the animal’s registration number and the breeder’s account number, to help expedite the resolution of their issues in a timely manner. She also mentioned she will be writing an article for the magazine on this topic, aiming to help breeders understand the significance of having accurate information.
Both Wade Minihan and Cassie Reid attended to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board about the breed’s show activities.
Option to re-align the regional districts for the regional point system. The Board was asked to review this because the Missouri State Fair has had a substantial number of head exhibited and is in the north-central region. Their show day is the same as in Iowa. When staff reviewed participation from other regions, four options were presented to the Board that would move Missouri into another region or completely revise the regional system.
The Board made a motion, which was seconded, to present option 4C to the show committee for approval or to leave the system as it is. The option 4C shifted Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana to the Southeast region. It also moved New Mexico and Colorado to the South Central region. This change allowed the SE Region to have a stronger point show compared to previous activities. The motion passed unanimously with the understanding that the Show committee must approve it before it takes effect.
Cassie Reid attended to answer questions about the report previously sent to the Board regarding the association’s Events activity. Updates on the 2028 World Shorthorn Conference were shared. The agreement with the third party helping to plan the event was also included in the board reports. Cassie and Montie also shared updates on the Annual Meeting.
Wade Minihan attended to answer questions about the report previously sent to the Board regarding the association’s membership activities. Wade provided a delegate headcount update for the annual meeting.
Amy Studer from Shorthorn Country attended the meeting via Zoom, provided updates, and answered questions about the magazine’s activities.
Bryce Schumann attended to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board regarding performance activities for the breed. Bryce explained how the BCHF (Bovine Cardiac Heart Failure) is affecting the industry. He also explained how Simplot has been researching this and the losses they have experienced. Simplot has offered the Association a reduced fee to test the entire population, which has a 100K test on file.
Bryce also explained the process and activity from IGS, who are working on a Heifer Pregnancy EPD that we will need to review later when it is finished.
Bryce also explains and discusses the crossbreed EPDs that MARC produces, which are used in the genetic evaluation.
Chip Kemp from 701X was present to share information and answer questions about the new Autonomous Rancher and its impact on Digital Beef. Sam Fisher joined the boardroom via Zoom and demonstrated how the app for
the Autonomous Rancher would interact with Digital Beef. The staff for ASA also attend these sessions to stay informed about possible upcoming changes. After the demonstration, Chip answered questions and provided more in-depth information on the process. It was understood that this would be available to the membership to use with Digital Beef very soon. This technology was very interesting, especially with the ease and simplicity of entering data in the registry that automatically downloaded when there was internet service. There will be training for staff and the board to see it in action, followed by training for breeders and members.
It was also shared that 701X had contacted Montie to conduct a research project involving three Shorthorn herds for age verification when using the 701X tags.
Kassidy Schumann attended to answer questions from the report previously sent to the Board regarding a new Social Media position she has taken with ASA. The goal is to post many more promotional posts on social media promoting Shorthorn. Additionally, Montie also provided information that ASA was working with Grant Co. and another social media company to target audiences on social media and expand Shorthorn’s presence in this area.
The Board adjourned for the day at 5:40 pm.
The Board and staff went to dinner that evening.
The Board reconvened at 8:00 am on Friday, September 19, 2025. The same members were present as on the first day.
Chip Kemp continued with another presentation from 701X. He discussed the potential of 701X opening a DNA lab connected to the Autonomous Rancher and Digital Beef. The Board asked questions about how it would be integrated and operated. They inquired about the types of tests it could perform and how technology would be used to deliver faster results.
The Board discussed the BCHF proposal from Simplot.
A motion was made and seconded to approve moving forward with Simplot to conduct the BCHF test to produce BCHF EPDs on all 100K tests that ASA has on file.
It was suggested that we ask the Shorthorn Foundation to help fund this research project.
The Board went into executive session.
The Board voted on the AJSA proposals for the Bred & Owned ruling at the junior national, including the motion from the day before, and it was unanimously voted down.
The Board then voted on accepting the two proposals from the AJSA for Bred & Owned ownership of the dam and Bred & Owned ownership on the bulls for the Junior National. The rule change was voted down by a unanimous vote. The Bred and Owned rules for Junior National would remain unchanged.
The Board reviewed the list of judges for national and regional shows submitted for the Show committee to select from.
The Board made a motion, and it was seconded three different times to remove three names from the national list of judges presented. The motions were passed unanimously.
The board approved the updated changes and added moving unused names down to replace names removed from the National list of Judges presented for the Show Committee to select from. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made and seconded to remove a name from the regional list of judges for the Show Committee to select from. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the updated list of regional judges for the show committee to select from and to add any unused names from the national list to the regional list. The staff will assign the top choices for Super Regionals and assign the next highest voted names to regional shows. Motion passed unanimously.
A list of possible locations for regional shows was presented to the Board. The Board made a motion, which was seconded, to accept the list of locations for regional shows, giving the staff the authority to adjust locations and shows based on the total number of animals exhibited during the previous year. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:04 pm, and the Board participated in a podcast for the Shorthorn Bull Pen.
ASA Board Meeting Minutes Continued
American Shorthorn Association Board Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2025
ASA Office, Kansas City, Mo.
President Lee Miller called the meeting to order on Oct. 24, 2025, at 2:10 pm.
Present: President Lee Miller, Vice-President Mark Gordon, John Russel, Rick Osterday, Cory Bollum, Cary Gilman, Jeff Aegerter, and Executive Secretary/CEO Montie Soules. Jeff Bedwell arrived 15 minutes into the meeting.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for September 2025 were reviewed. These KPIs represented the month and year-to-date as the new fiscal year starts Sept. 1.
The Board reviewed the PowerPoint presentation the executive would give to the membership at the Annual Meeting the next day. They asked questions and discussed the graphs presented and their meanings.
The minutes were unanimously approved as presented from the Board meetings on September 18 and 19, 2025.
The Board unanimously approved the September 2025 financial report for audit, which also covers the fiscal year to date.
The Board unanimously approved the ASA audit draft from Varney and Associates for the fiscal year September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
The reports previously prepared and sent to the Board were reviewed and discussed.
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- Roots and Legacy, Board Governance for AJSA and ASA
- Cory Bollum provided a report on the Shorthorn Breed Improvement Committee’s activities.
- Jeff Bedwell gave a report on the Show committee approving the new regional changes for the 2026-2027 show season.
- The Board was informed of a message received after last Board meeting to include the rankings of Indexes to the judge for the Pen show.
The Board elected new officers to take office following the board elections at the annual meeting on October 25, 2025. Mark Gordon was chosen as President, and Jeff Bedwell was elected Vice President. Both selections were made unanimously.
The continued mention of reviewing the fee schedule for ASA activities was noted. It was decided that the Board needed a detailed study from staff to review before discussing it or bringing it up at a future date.
The board discussed the schedule and venue for the 2026 annual meeting.
The motion was made and seconded to hold the annual meeting in conjunction with the American Royal Show on the Saturday after the show, same as this year. The motion passed with a vote of 4 in favor and 3 against.
The Board went into executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm.
American Shorthorn Association Virtual Zoom Meeting
December 9, 2025
President Mark Gordon called the meeting to order on December 9, 2025, at 1:05 pm.
Present: President Mark Gordon, Vice President Jeff Bedwell, Rick Osterday, Cary Gilman, Jeff Aegerter, Scott Loving, Ben Wilson, Cory Bollum, who joined the meeting later, and Executive Secretary/CEO Montie Soules. Also attending Bryce Schumann.
The Minutes from the October 24, 2025, Board meeting were unanimously approved by the Board.
The final version of the Audit for the September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025, ASA fiscal year was unanimously approved.
The Board was presented with a memorandum from the UGC (Ultrasound Guidelines Council) stating that all ultrasound data must be processed by an approved UGC lab before being accepted by the ASA, and that chuteside-processed data would not be accepted in the ASA data bank. The motion to accept this memorandum passed unanimously.
Bryce Schumann explained to the Board the recently released IGS, CED, and EPD updates.
It was presented to the Board to include the percentile ranking of the indexes on the data sheet for the pen show.
Wade Minihan joined the meeting to explain the process and provided examples of how the data sheets would look if the Index rankings were added. He also discussed the program’s size and the logistics of printing it.
The motion was made and seconded to include the percentile rankings on the judge’s sheet and the spectators’ program at the pen shows at both Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western in Denver. The motion passed unanimously.
The motion was made and seconded to have Dr. Ryan Rathman judge the E.D.G.E. show at the 2026 Junior National in Abilene, TX. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 pm.
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Junior Corner
Raising the Bar: A Remarkable Show Season
The 2025–26 National and Super National Show Season has been nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the very best of Shorthorn genetics and showmanship. From coast to coast, rings were filled with record-setting entries, deeper classes, and a level of quality that pushed breeders and exhibitors to new heights. Judges admired some of the most consistent, structurally sound, and eyecatching Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus cattle the industry has seen in years. The atmosphere was electric—each backdrop photo capturing not just a winning moment but the culmination of months of dedication, planning, and passion. Every banner handed out told a story of early mornings, late nights in the barn, and countless miles traveled in pursuit of excellence.
What made this season truly special, though, was the people behind the cattle. Families, juniors, long-time breeders, and first-time exhibitors all came together with a shared love for the breed and the lifestyle it represents. Barn alleys
buzzed with mentorship, teamwork, and friendships that grew stronger with each show. Seasoned exhibitors freely offered advice to newcomers, while youth exhibitors stepped confidently into leadership roles, proving the future of the Shorthorn breed is in capable hands. The camaraderie felt in every aisle reminded us that while banners and trophies matter, the relationships built along the way matter even more.
As we look back on a season filled with milestones and memories, the Shorthorn community has every reason to be proud. From breakthrough wins to personal bests, the 2025–26 season delivered moments that will be talked about for years to come. More importantly, it reinforced the values that define our industry—hard work, integrity, and a genuine passion for improving the breed. With this momentum carrying forward, there is no doubt the future of Shorthorn cattle and the families who stand behind them is brighter than ever.
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Leveldale Farms E.D.G.E. Essay Contest
Contest Details:
• Open to Senior exhibitors only
• E.D.G.E. Show participants are strongly encouraged to enter
• Minimum 600 words
• Due May 15 via the online contest entry form
• Must include cited sources
• No AI-generated content, plagiarism, or duplication from previous years
• Essays become property of ASA & may be published in Shorthorn Country Champion
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Legacy 56
Legacy 56: Honoring the Tradition and Future of the National Shorthorn Lassie Association
The National Shorthorn Lassie Association has long stood as one of the most recognizable and enduring pillars of the American Shorthorn community. Officially organized in 1956 during the Chicago International Livestock Show, the Lassies were created to support, promote, and elevate the Shorthorn breed while cultivating leadership among young women across the country. Now, 70 years later, that mission continues through Legacy 56—our fundraising initiative designed to preserve the past, empower the present, and secure the future of the Lassie tradition.
models. Their duties extend far beyond wearing the sash and crown. They lead youth programming such as Lassie 101 and Lassie Tea, helping introduce the next generation to the breed and the agricultural lifestyle.
Why Legacy 56 Matters
impactful for future generations.
A Living Legacy
The influence of the Lassie program is evident in the young women who continue to step into leadership roles within the cattle industry. Recent queens, exemplify the program’s mission— balancing academic pursuits, breed promotion, and community engagement while representing Shorthorn breeders nationwide.
As part of the Chicago International Livestock Show, the National Shorthorn Lassies were officially organized in 1956.
A Heritage Rooted in Service and Promotion
Since our founding, the National Shorthorn Lassies have served as the women’s auxiliary of the American Shorthorn Association. Over the years our roles have included organizing breed promotions, hosting receptions at national shows, coordinating educational activities, and supporting the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen program.
The Legacy 56 initiative was created to ensure that the Lassie Queen program— and the broader mission of the Lassie Association—remains strong for decades to come. Each year, the Shorthorn Foundation and the National Shorthorn Lassie Association provide more than $15,000 in financial support to help the reigning royalty travel, educate, and represent the breed across the United States.
Each queen builds upon the legacy of those who came before her, creating a continuous thread of mentorship, advocacy, and service that stretches now over 7 decades.
How to Support Legacy 56
The National Shorthorn Lassie Queens represent the Shorthorn breed across the United States. Each year, the Shorthorn Foundation and the National Shorthorn Lassie Association provide funds during the queens’ reign to keep them financially supported so they can represent our breed throughout the country. This requires more than $15,000 annually.
Legacy 56 invites supporters to contribute $56 or more, honoring the year the Lassies were founded and celebrating every woman who has carried the title since 1956. These funds directly support:
In addition to promoting our breed and serving as spokespersons, the National Shorthorn Lassie Queens also devote their time providing educational opportunities such as Lassie 101 and Lassie Princess Hour to future generations of our breed.
• Travel and scholarship for the National Lassie Queen and National Shorthorn Lassie.
Supporters can join Legacy 56 by making an annual or one-time contributions, ensuring the Lassie program remains financially strong and accessible to young women from all backgrounds. Every gift—large or small—helps sustain the educational outreach, leadership development, and breed promotion efforts that define the Lassie mission.
The Lassie Royalty, who represent the Shorthorn breed at shows, sales, and events nationwide, serve as spokeswomen, educators, and role
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We are asking you to donate $56 (or more) in honor of all the Lassies since 1956 that have worked to promote the Shorthorn breed. Your gift provides young ladies from all backgrounds with scholarship support and the opportunity to represent the Shorthorn breed across the United States.
• Youth education programs that introduce young people to the Shorthorn breed.
By becoming a Legacy 56 member, donors help ensure that the Lassie tradition remains vibrant, accessible, and
Legacy 56 is more than a fundraiser. It is a tribute to the women who have shaped the Shorthorn breed and a promise to those who will lead it into the future.
Canadian Western Agribition Shorthorn Sale
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Auctioneer: Michael Fleury Sale Management: R&R Sales Management by: Royce Moellenbeck
Lot 4 – DASF Billie Jean AI 16N ET - $17,000. The top selling female of the day was brought to Regina from Double Arrow Stock Farm and she was a good one. This attractive red calf is an embryo calf from a mating of the 2024 CWA Champion bull Gilman’s All In and the
impressive producing KMS Billie Jean 30C cow. This fancy female is heading east to the Glenthrothes Farm Shorthorn herd, in Beaverton Ontario.
Lot 1 – Edensville Megatrome 16M - $13,000. The Mills’ boys brought this impressive herd sire prospect to town and he commanded quite the attention and buzz for the sale. A Firestorm son who amplifies and power and performance in an attractive roan pattern. Megatrome will be making the trek south of the border to Sowers Farms Since 1840 of Blue Rock, Ohio USA.
Lot 10 – MSA Lady 25M - $10,000. This complete made red and white marking bred female brought to Regina by Martin Farms was purchased by Shepelta Farms, Vanessa Sheppard of Ohaton, SK.
Lot 9 – Bell M Lea 126M - $9,000.
This long bodied, red bred heifer brought by the Moellenbeck’s is going to become bilingual after she reaches her new home in Inverness, QC at Cedar Grove Shorthorns.
Lot 11 – Millbrook Maria FB 6J X CSF Evolution - $3,200/embryo. These IVF embryo’s topped the frozen matings and were purchased by Abby Lane Shorthorns of Ponoka, AB.
Lot 21 – Byland Flash 9U106$2,100/unit. The Flash bull has made quite the impact in the Shorthorn breed in such a short amount of time. With the bull now deceased semen is limited. 5 units of sexed female semen was the hot frozen items of the day and was purchased by Head for the Hill’s Shorthorns of Redvers, SK.
News & Notes
Farewells
William W. (Bill) Bales, 96, entered peacefully into his Heavenly Home on January 8, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. Born in 1929 in Morristown, at an early age his family moved to Chucky Bend Farm, the family farm with its origins in the McFarland land grant that established Hamblen County. Bill and his family moved to the Springvale community to establish Hillside Farm in 1968.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Lynn Bales, father, White W. Bales, mother, Jennie Susong Bales, and sister, Betty Jo Gallagher.
He is survived by his sons, Joe (Valerie) Bales and Thom (Karin) Bales, daughter, Mary Ann (Tom) Rush, grandchildren, Caty (Robbie) Palmer, Ben (Lauren Shockley) Rush, Lauren (Hunter) Mace, Will Bales, and Theodore Bales, and great granddaughter, Macie Lynn Palmer, as well as his loyal Australian Shepard, Missy.
A graduate of Carson-Newman College, where he played football and baseball for the legendary Frosty Holt, he served 3 years in Germany with the U.S. Army where he served as a morse
Carrie Anne Hoeschen, age 48, of Kimball passed away on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at her residence. She was born on November 20, 1977 in Edina, the daughter of James J. and Anne K. (Swaggert) Hoeschen.
code interceptor. Following his military service, he returned to Morristown where he spent nearly 50 years in the banking industry (Bank of Commerce and Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan Association).
He was a farmer and cattlemen for almost 80 years raising registered Shorthorns, where he was honored by the American Shorthorn Association in 2023 as a Builder of the Breed. His involvement with the Shorthorn breed began by exhibiting steers in the local 4-H and FFA shows. He ultimately assumed responsibility for the family farm and cattle herd and was active in their management until his death. An active proponent of the breed and a lifetime member of the American Shorthorn Association, he served the state association as both an officer and director.
A strong supporter of youth livestock events, he served the industry at the local, state and national levels. He organized and managed the Morristown Steer Show, which for many years was one of the largest 4-H and FFA steer shows in Tennessee, securing sponsorships and buyers for the event.
An early adopter of genetic evaluation and improvement, he created, organized and managed the Bank of Commerce’s nationally recognized bull leasing program that purchased genetically superior seedstock, providing local
Carrie was the longtime parts manager/office manager at B & B Tire and Auto in Winsted.
She loved her animals! Carrie enjoyed barrel racing with her horse friends and cheering them on when she wasn’t in the arena herself. She especially loved the baby Shorthorn calves in the Spring and thoroughly enjoyed getting calves ready for the cattle shows. Her favorite pastimes were hanging out with friends and family, making great memories and
breeders with access to genetics with a manageable short-term investment. Following his retirement, he served for a number of years on the state’s Livestock Marketing and Dealers Board, overseeing the state’s livestock sales.
Throughout his life, he was an active member of First Presbyterian Church as well as serving in leadership roles in numerous community organizations including the Morristown Cherokee Lions Club, Hamblen County Livestock Association, Hamblen County Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and United Way.
The family has asked that memorial gifts be directed to the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund (SYDF) or the Shorthorn Foundation. Gifts may be sent to the American Shorthorn Association office, 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 64151.
Carrie absolutely loved to dance!
Survived by loving companion: Scott Bayerl; her father: James J. Hoeschen; a brother: Andrew Hoeschen and his daughters Vera and Rue; Scott’s daughters: Randilynn and Mackenzie; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her mother Anne K. Hoeschen on October 20, 2013.
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Sales Calendar
Feb. 7 - Gilman Family Practical Performance Bull and Female Sale, Stuart, Iowa.
Feb. 13 - Watertown Winter Farm Show and Sale, Watertown, S.D.
Feb. 28 - Studer Shorthorns “Don’t You Think It’s Time” Bull Sale, WCC Cow Palace, Anita, Iowa.
March 3 - Steck Cattle “Our Commitment The March Bull & Female Sale”, Woodstock, Minn, sconlinesales. com
March 4-5 - Treasures of the Tank, Seward, Neb., amsonlinesales.com
March 7 - Loving Farms, “Predictable Genetics Proven Performance” Sale, Pawnee Rock, Kan.
March 7 - Kentucky National Shorthorn Sale & Show, Louisville, Ky.
March 8 - Minnesota Shorthorn Sale, Cannon Falls, Minn.
March 11-12 - Cates Farms “Modoc Madness” Online Sale, Modoc, Ind., amsonlinesales.com
March 14 - Tennessee Beef Agribition Shorthorn Sale, Lebanon, Tenn.
March 14-15 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, S.D., amsonlinesales.com
March 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Spring Edition Online Sale, Waynesville, Ohio, amsonlinesales.com
March 17 - Moore Shorthorns Fall and Summer Born Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, Ill., amsonlinesales. com
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March 11-12 - Cates Farms “Modoc Madness” Online Sale, Modoc, IN, amsonlinesales.com
March 20 - Ohio Beef Expo Sale, Columbus, Ohio
March 21 - Waukaru “The Gathering” 2026 Bull Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.
March 22 - Gana Farms and Aegerter Cattle Spring Fever Sale, Martell, Neb., CCi.LiveOnline
March 24 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com
March 29 - WHR Shorthorns “Lone Star Edition XXXII” Sale, Van Alstyne, Texas.
March 29 - Carney Cattle Ranch “Southern Showcase Sale”, Collinsville, Texas, CCi.LiveOnline
April 2 - 23rd Annual “Who’s Your Daddy” Shorthorn Bull and Female Sale, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
April 4 - Paint Valley Farm and Byland “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.
April 6 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan-Spring Fling Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn., amsonlinesales.com
April 11 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, Okla.
April 14 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, Colo., CCi.Live Online
April 18 - Little Cedar Cattle Company “Springtime Revival”, Fort Smith, Ark.
April 19 - Oklahoma Spring Selection Sale, Fairview, Okla.
May 9 - SharBen Shorthorns and Martindell Shorthorns “Return of the Southern Stars” Sale, Campbellsburg, Ky.
March 14-15 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, SD, amsonlinesales.com
March 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Spring Edition Online Sale, Waynesville, OH, amsonlinesales.com
March 17 - Moore Shorthorns Fall and Summer Born Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, IL, amsonlinesales.com
March 20 - Ohio Beef Expo Sale, Columbus, OH
March 22 - Gana Farms and Aegerter Cattle Spring Fever Sale, Martell, NE, CCi.LiveOnline
March 24 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com
March 29 - WHR Shorthorns “Lone Star Edition XXXII” Sale, Van Alstyne, TX
March 29 - Carney Cattle Ranch “Southern Showcase Sale”, Collinsville, TX, CCi.LiveOnline
April 4 - Paint Valley Farm and Byland “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, OH.
April 6 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan-Spring Fling Online Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com
April 11 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, OK.
April 14 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, CO, CCi.LiveOnline
April 18 - Little Cedar Cattle Company Springtime Revival, Fort Smith, AR
April 19 - Oklahoma Spring Selection Sale, Fairview, OK
May 9 - SharBen Shorthorns and Martindell Shorthorns “Return of the Southern Stars” Sale, Campbellsburg, KY.
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