1.) Approach lucrative times strategically.

With the recent flush of finances many producers in the beef industry are experiencing, it’s easy to become complacent and forget tougher times will resurface at some point.

Now is the time to take charge of your operation’s financial success and reinvest into the operation so profit may be maintained in a tougher economic environment. If needed, now is the time to make shifts in management

practices that may require significant capital expenditures.2.) Commit to

better recordkeeping.Update your records at least weekly,

or better yet, every couple of days. Remember, you can’t manage what you don’t measure.

For example, the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Monitoring Program software (www.iowabeefcenter.org/feedlotmonitor.html) is an excellent tool to help keep records on not

only production costs, but also health, feed inventories, close-outs and benchmarking.3.) ID improvements that will have

the most impact.Although a lot can be accomplished

in a year, it’s important to keep your resolutions focused and identify where your organization needs the most improvement, and which steps will have the greatest impact on your enterprise and its profit now and in the future.4.) Attend at least one

educational event.We all need to be lifelong

learners. Technology is progressing at an exponential rate, and the beef industry is not immune to the progress. This progress is constantly challenging the way we think about our management schemes, so keep learning. There are many educational conferences and meetings throughout the Heartland. Check out the trade and cattle magazines for locations, dates and times for these events.

2015 Resolutions for Cattle Producers

Continued on page 3

Editor’s note: The year 2015 is half over; however, these eight points are still useful tools for cattle breeders. This article, written by Patrick Gunn, Iowa State Extension cow-calf specialist; and Dan Loy, Iowa Beef Center director; originally appeared in the Iowa Beef Center January newsletter.

Time-Dated MaterialVolume 23 • Issue 4Heartland Limousin Association

23244 Gopher DriveEast Bethel, MN 55005

NEWSAALF Results ............................29Back In Time .......................13, 14Covering Ground ........................4Fullblood Limousin Alliance .......5Heartland Calendar .....................3Heartland Highlights ................26Heartland Regional Show ..........16Heartland Satellite Winners.......30Iowa Field Day ..........................12Junior Beat ................................20Kansas Junior Field Day ..............9Minnesota/Wisconsin Field Day ..24Missouri Field Day ....................14NALJA Results ..........................28North Dakota State Fair ............25On The Road Again ....................6Recipe of the Month ...................6

STATE NEWSIowa News .................................11Kansas News ...............................8Minnesota News........................25 Missouri News ..........................14Nebraska News ..........................18South Dakota News ..................22Wisconsin News ........................24

ADVERTISERSBroken /L Ranch .........................6Coleman Limousin Ranch .........13Crockett Rose Branch Farm ........6Double A Land & Cattle .............5Edwards Limousin.......................7HLA Membership Form............29HLA Thank You ........................17Harvest Barn Marketplace .........22Heart Of Missouri Sale ..............27Leonard Limousin & Angus ......10LIMI-Gene ...............................21Linhart Limousin ......................18MC Marketing Management .....15ROM’N Limousin ....................31The Foundation Sale .................19Vorthmann Limousin ............2, 23Wulf Cattle .......................... OBC

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • SEPT/OCT 2015

Delaney Peterson, SD, receives a congratulatory handshake from the judge on her reserve grand champion purebred female.

Awaiting your appraisal

9.26.15Focus on Family Values

Private Treaty Sale Vol. 13At the Farm. Treynor. IA.

check for pictures, videos & updates:

www.vorthmannlimousin.comRoger 402.981.1621 Deb 402.515.7714

5.) E nsure successful expansion. With current cattle prices

higher than in previous years and feed prices reduced, talk of expansion has filled the air. Is it time to expand your cow herd? How can it be done profitably given the high cost of breeding stock replacements?

The Iowa Beef Center has educational materials in place to help ensure successful heifer devlopment and retention in this expansion era. Visit w w w . i o w a b e e f c e n t e r . o r g /h e i f e r d e v e l o p m e n t . h t m l for more information.6.) Better understand your cattle’s

health needs.With current prices of cattle,

death and even simple illness resulting in suboptimal growth can be ill-afforded. Work with your veterinarian on a herd health plan that suits your particular needs and become familiar with new pharmaceutical products available.7.) Minimize feed losses and

evaluate rations.

Even in times of increased profitability, better management of feed losses and costs should not be overlooked.

Reinvesting profits into new storage methods and feeding equipment can reduce the amount of feed lost, providing huge returns when feed costs go back up (it’s not a matter of if, but when prices will rise).

In addition, evaluating feed-stuffs being used in your nutritional program provides opportunities for added savings.

Using ration balancing programs such as BRANDS (www.iowabeefcenter.org/software_brands.html) and taking a closer look at the use of the changing ethanol coproducts ( ht tp : / / t i ny u r l . c om / m r u 5 au q ) can prove financially rewarding.8.) Become a better steward

of the land.Whether a feedlot or cow-calf

operator, make sure you understand your operation’s effect on the land on or near your operation, and educate yourself on possible measures you can enact, from utilizing alternative grazing systems to proper nutrient management tools.

Continued from front cover

Heartland CalendarSEPTEMBER ____________________________________________15-17 Husker Harvest Days, Grand Island, NE19 Kansas State Fair Open Show, Hutchinson, KS19 Midwest Classic Open Show, Clay County Fair, Spencer, IA26 World Beef Expo Limousin Show, WI State Fairgrounds, West Allis, WI26 Vorthmann Limousin “Focus on Family Values” Private Treaty Sale,

Treynor, IA

OCTOBER ______________________________________________3 The Foundation Sale, Bowling Green, KY8 Coleman Limousin Montana Magic Online Female Sale,

www.mcmarketingmanagement.com11 Heart of Missouri Sale, Laclede County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, MO15-18 Minnesota Beef Expo, MN State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN18 Minnesota Beef Expo Jr. Limousin Show, MN State Fairgrounds,

St. Paul, MN22 Edwards Limousin Fall Harvest Online Sale,

www.mcmarketingmanagement.com27 ROM’N Limousin Fall Spooktacular Online Sale, Arlington, SD29 American Royal Open & Junior Limousin Shows, Kansas City, MO

NOVEMBER _____________________________________________7 Double A Limousin Under The Big Top Sale, Nevada, MO8 Linhart Limousin Fall Harvest Production Sale, Leon, IA12 Red Rival Online Bred Heifer Online Sale,

www.mcmarketingmanagement.com14 Kansas Limousin Breeders Assn. Fall Social, Manhattan, KS21 Iowa Limousin Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction,

Cattlemen’s Bldg., Ames, IA21 Broken Arrow S Sale, McLaughlin, SD24 Wulf Cattle Online Female Sale, Atkinson, NE28 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale, Indianola, IA

The SOURCEis Coming

The SOURCE, an avenue for advertising your cattle operation

or herd sires, will be included with the November/December Heart Beat. It’s our goal to have a large number of breeders, commercial cattlemen and

businesses participate in this advertising venue.Advertising rates have been discounted for the SOURCE. We hope

you take advantage of this super deal and advertise your operation or business. The SOURCE is distributed to everyone on the Heart Beat mailing list, approximately 5,000 readers, and will also be set out on the Heartland display table at all Limousin events.

The rates for the SOURCE are: ¼ page $150, ½ page $250, and a full-page ad is $450. These ads are all printed in full color at no extra charge.

For more information, contact Dean Summerbell, Executive Secretary of the Heartland Limousin Association, at 612/963-3799 or bjsummerbell@gmail.com. You can also talk to any Heartland Limousin Association board member to place an ad.

Mary Quigley, production manager for the Heart Beat, will help with the design/layout of ads or you can send the ad camera ready. You can contact her by calling (405) 260-3775, cell (405) 706-6279 or by e-mail at maryrquigley@gmail.com.

Watch for the SOURCE in the November/December Heart Beat.

Now is the time to start planning for the 2016 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. The dates for this year’s Limousin activities are January 10-14. There are many events during these days, including: shows, a sale, Genetics On Ice benefit auction and banquet, a social and the NALF annual meeting.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Denver has two locations on Quebec Street. The Stapleton North location at 4040 Quebec St. has reserved a block of rooms under the Heartland Limousin Association for a rate of $97 plus tax. This rate INCLUDES two free breakfast buffet meals per room.

Reservations must be made by November 15, 2015, to qualify for this rate. One important change that has been made this year—in order to get a more accurate number for

our group, the hotel is requiring you pay for your first night when making the reservation.

You can make your reservations by calling (800) 222-8733 or (303) 321-6666, you must ask for the HLA block of rooms. The Heartland website (www.heartlandlimousin.org) will also have a link for making reservations. If you need to CANCEL for whatever reason, please call Dean Summerbell at (612) 963-3799 so the rooms can remain in our block.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Denver South, located at 3203 Quebec St., is the NALF headquarters for the NWSS. Their rate is $107 plus tax and reservations must be made by December 6, 2015, or until the group lock is sold out, whichever comes first. Reservations can be made online through the NALF website.

National Western Stock Show Limousin Dates: Jan. 10-14, 2016Jr. Show: Jan. 12 • National Sale: Jan. 12Open Show: Jan. 13 • Yard Show: Jan. 14

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HOTELS OFFER RATES FOR NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW

Our summer has been devoted to junior field days and the

beginning of the state fair run. We managed to take in six state field days, the Heartland Regional and the annual NALJA summer show.

As usual, the old adage concerning judges “One person’s opinion on one day” proved true again. We observed champions on one day not making it out of class on another day. Beverly and I counted that happening at least three

times so juniors, do not be discouraged. We did not see many Limousin cattle that did not deserve to be shown. We congratulate the exhibitors who took time away from work, extra activities, and daily duties to show their cattle whether it was Tulsa, OK; Sedalia, MO; Huron, SD; Paola, KS; or Fairmont, MN. We are very proud of the juniors for their accomplishments.

We also saw a lot of new faces showing Limousin. That is very heartening to see new juniors and the continued support of juniors from previous years.

Summer has also brought annual challenges for keeping cattle in good condition. At our home, the temperature fluctuates at least 20 degrees from 90 degrees one day to 72 the next, then back to extreme heat and humidity. It’s hard to manage and maintain animal health and condition under those weather challenges.

The price of feeders has been good. They may be off their market high, but still not bad. The fall predictions are favorable for prices, which will keep a positive attitude and excitement in the beef industry.

The fall season is upon us and Beverly and I are looking forward to September. This month will end the state fair runs and begin the sale season. From most indications, the upcoming sales should be strong as Limousin continues to gain acceptance in the beef industry.

It’s that time of year again when reservations are open for the National Western Stock Show in Denver. The Limousin activities begin January 10, 2016. The DoubleTree North has again extended a block of rooms to the Heartland Limousin Association, which is where we have been for a number of years.

We were disappointed to encounter an increase in the room rate, but managed to retain the ever-popular breakfast for two people per room. For the first time in five years, we extended our search for a suitable hotel within an acceptable distance to the Yards with shuttle service. After

searching some 125 hotels in which bids were requested, only three had a lesser rate than the one quoted at the DoubleTree North, and they were twice the distance from the Yards with not nearly the breakfast items on the menu.

As a result, we signed an agreement with the DoubleTree North for the quoted $97 rate per room per night, but we did not reserve as many rooms as in the past due to a guaranteed 80% occupancy rate. The Heartland Limousin will be responsible to fill the 80% occupancy rate, which is a financial responsibility if they go unused due to cancellations.

The major change this year is that with each reservation, the first night must be paid when reserving the room and will be non-refundable. In 2014, the Heartland filled 201 nights, but had 90 nights cancelled. If you reserve one of the Heartland rooms and need to cancel, please let Dean Summerbell, know and I’ll try to fill them. Last year we had a waiting list we could have filled with Heartland members, but because the cancellations were done through the National Reservations Center, the rooms went into the general reservation were not given back to the HLA.

I want to thank Stephanie Cavenee of Cavenee Design for her work the last seven years as the graphic designer for the Heart Beat. She did a great job and we are indebted for her services. Under her artistic design, the paper made a dramatic change from when we began in 2001. It went from newspaper print and black/white to a glossy magazine printed in full color. We wish Stephanie well as she continues to build her business.

We welcome aboard our new graphic design staff. Mary Quigley and Ricki Rookstool of Guthrie, OK, will handle our design of the Heart Beat and any other publication needs of the HLA. We feel very fortunate to have them on our team and will look forward to continued great service publishing the Heart Beat.

By Dean Summerbell

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OFFICERSCash Schilling ....................... PresidentJim Venner .................... Vice PresidentAndy Peterson ........................SecretaryJerry Meek ............................. TreasurerEd Bergler ............................ Ex-officio

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY & ADVERTISING SALES

DEAN SUMMERBELL23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005

Cell: (612) 963-3799e-mail: bjsummerbell@gmail.com

DIRECTORSIOWA

Bob Bosch (515) 491-9163Indianola, IA 50125

SOUTH DAKOTA Glenn Treftz (605) 380-0014

Wetonka, SD 57481

KANSASCash Schilling (785) 694-2806

Edson, KS 67733

MINNESOTA Mark Willette (605) 695-3129

Delavan, MN 56023

MISSOURIShaun Edwards (660) 441-0811

New Bloomfield, MO 65063

NEBRASKA Mark Nutter (308) 645-2514

Thedford, NE 69166

WISCONSINAndy Peterson (715) 417-2253

Osceola, WI 54020

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Ann Vorthmann (712) 566-2863 31112 Hwy 6, Treynor, IA 51575

MEMBERS AT LARGEJim Venner

Breda, IA 51436(712) 830-8381

Mike HendersonWellsville, MO 63384

(573) 684-2773

Jerry MeekParker, KS 66072(913) 898-2700

Norma EffertzVelva, ND 58790

(701) 624-516

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EDITOR BEVERLY SUMMERBELL

PUBLISHED AT Ramsey Printing Co. – Lawrence, KS

GRAPHIC DESIGN PRECISION MARKETING

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HEARTBEAT AD RATESSPACE MEMBER NON-MEMBERFull page $700 $750 1/2 page $450 $500 1/3 page $350 $400 1/4 page $250 $300 1/8 page $150 $200Rates include Full Color

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Mission Statement of theHeartland Limousin Association

The purpose for which the HLA is organized is to serve as a service organization designed to promote and further enhance the Limousin breed of cattle in the eight state area comprised of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD and WI.

The goals for the Association shall include promotion, strengthening state and junior associations within the region; development of a regional publication; improvement of communication and a unified attitude of breeders; to provide market information and expertise; to serve as a coordinator of events between the Association and the industry; to increase breeder involvement; and to strengthen ties between the NALF and the Heartland Limousin Association.

Lean Beef is Heart-HealthyExtra lean ground beef—that which

is at least 96% lean—has been certified by the American Heart Association to use the Heart-Check mark on packaging and marketing, the Beef Checkoff Program announced.

Extra lean beef options that meet the American Heart Association’s requirements for heart-healthy foods and are certified to display the Heart-Check mark include: Extra Lean Ground Beef (96% lean, 4% fat); Bottom Round Steak (USDA Select grade); Sirloin Tip Steak (USDA Select grade); Top Sirloin Petite Roast, Boneless (USDA Select grade); Top Sirloin Strips (USDA select grade); Top Sirloin Filet (USDA Select grade); Top Sirloin

Kabob (USDA Select grade); Top Sirloin Steak, Boneless, Center Cut (USDA Select grade).

“Beef farmers and ranchers like myself share a

common goal: to help consumers make shopping decisions to fit their needs and lifestyles by educating them about the health benefits of their food. To this end we will continue to support valid science to show consumers how extra lean beef is part of a

healthy diet,” said Jo Stanko, a cow-calf operator from Steamboat Springs, CO, and vice-chair of the checkoff ’s nutrition and health subcommittee.

Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) met July 31 in Springfield, MO. This was held in conjunction with their annual show, which was held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Topics discussed at the meeting were the promotion and marketing of the Fullblood cattle, DNA of cattle, growth of the FLA membership, FLA website and the upcoming sale October 3 at ACH Holdings in Bowling Green, KY, as well as a possible online sale in the spring.

The FLA appreciates the service of James Lucas, president, and Connie Crockett, secretary, for their many years on office. Thank you! Due to other obligations, they have resigned their positions on the board. Billy White of Ft. Gibson, OK, will serve as president and Kim Kosmicke of Cabool, MO, will take over the duties of secretary. Other officers include Randy McCutcheon of St. Joe, AR, vice president and Joe Latendresse, Oologah, OK, treasurer. Rhonda Withers was appointed to take over the board position to fill Randy

McCutcheon’s place and Ron Garrison will take Ken Glazier’s place.

Members of the FLA thank the show committee and volunteers for all their work putting together the National Show. We also want to thank the Moser family and Craig and Rhonda Withers for their financial support of the show.

Mark your calendars to attend the upcoming Stephen Haynes “Foundation Sale” October 3 in Bowling Green, KY. For further information concerning the sale, go to their website www.achhlimousin.com. The next FLA meeting will be held in Kentucky in conjunction with the sale.Congratulations Juniors

Fullblood juniors were given grant money for showing at national Limousin events. Emma Jo Holland, John David Holland and Colt Schrader each received $1,000 for showing at the NALJA show. Six juniors received $250 for taking part in the Fullblood National Show. They are Ashleigh, Lesleigh and Kaeleigh Christiansen, Randy Vandolah, Virgil Hood and Seth Johnson.

Fullblood Limousin Alliance News

Connie and Danny Crockett of Crockett Rose Branch Farm, Lamar, MO, set out literature on the Fullblood Limousin Alliance display table.

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By Bev Summerbell

This summer has certainly been interesting for me. I decided,

after thinking it over for a long time, I should open a Facebook page for the Heartland Limousin Association. I’ve used computers for a long time, both

during my years in the education field as well as working for the HLA and the Heart Beat newspaper, so I did not think this would be difficult. I discovered that I had a lot to learn!

I have my own Facebook page; however, I use it more as a tool to read

and find out news concerning our members than for me to post things about our family. I haven’t even posted photos, just typed a few news items from time to time. I finally got brave enough to post photos of the champions and reserve champions from the Heartland Regional Show. It took me almost two days, but I was so proud once I finally accomplished the task.

Setting up the HLA Facebook page took several e-mails and messages from friends as well as a couple of trips to Best Buy to visit with the Geek Squad before I finally had the page “up and running.” Since it was a business page, it was a little different than my own page. I guess one thing I’ve learned is that I am

never too old to master new skills. I was amazed at how quickly the staff at the Geek Squad could click and find exactly what I needed, install it, and explain what to do on the page.

Please feel free to send news items and photos for the HLA Facebook page. Dean and I travel to many events; however, we know interesting things happen at other times than the official Limousin activities. You can send them to my e-mail at: bjsummerbell@gmail.com.

I hope you will check out the HLA Facebook page, if you have not already done so. Click “like” and invite friends to “like” the page. Our goal is to spread the word about our

great breed and the people who raise the cattle.

https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandLimousinAssociation

• Mix ingredients together and shape into balls.

• Put in a large baking dish, single layer.

• Mix BBQ sauce ingredients and spread over the meatballs.

• Bake at 350° for 1 hour.

TEA TIME MEATBALLS3 lbs. Limousin ground beef2 tsp. salt1 13 oz. can evaporated milk½ tsp. ground pepper2 eggs½ tsp. garlic powder2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal2 tsp. chili powder1 cup finely chopped onionBARBECUE SAUCE2 cups ketchup½ tsp. garlic powder1 ½ cups brown sugar½ cup finely chopped onion2 Tbsp. liquid smoke

Juniors from six states competed in the Limi Booster Cook-Off competition at the 2015 NALJA Show in Tulsa, OK. After the competition, spectators had the opportunity to sample the recipes. Here is the recipe from the Kansas “Mad Hatters.”

Youth advisor Amy Mitchell (right) congratulated Abigail

Sudbrink of Clear Lake, WI, upon

being selected as the Wisconsin “Junior of the Year.” The awarded was given March 21 at the Limousin Association

of Wisconsin annual meeting. Abigail served as Limousin Ambassador last year. Congratulations!

ABIGAIL SUDBRINK SELECTED WISCONSIN “JUNIOR OF THE YEAR”

Editor’s correction: This article was originally printed in the May/June issue of the Heart Beat. We put Abigail’s sister’s name in the article. We apologize for the error.

AR WELL ROUNDED 9103WPolled Olympiad 122L x Southern Cross dam

Senior herd sire for Broken Slash/Crockett Rose Partnership

Danny & Connie Crockett518 SW 20th Lane • Lamar, MO 64759

417/628-2710 or Connie’s cell 417/214-4828mocdjllimousin@yahoo.com

Joe & Susie Latendresse5430 E. 400 Rd. • Oologah, OK 74053

918/639-8438j.latendresse@sbcglobal.net

Broken Slash/Crockett Rose Partnership

MOOK BrielleA 10/16/14 daughter of

AR Well Rounded out of LH Tess 061T (the high-selling bred female at the

2013 FLA Sale in Shawnee, OK, and full sister to Hummer).

A Daughter Sells…10.3.15

The FoundationS A L EBowling Green, KY

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Emery Mae Bergler, daughter of Luke and Holly Bergler of Dakota, MN, was born April 15, 2015. She joins big sisters Willa and Malia. Proud grandparents are Ed and Cindy Bergler, Cripple Creek Cattle Co.

Craig and Kelly Vaughn are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Weston Arthur Vaughn, born May 28, 2015. He weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. and was 19 in. long. Grandparents are Tom and Rita Vaughn of Cavalier, ND, and Dan and Vickie Becvar of Fessenden, ND.

Kayla Effertz and Craig Kleven were united in marriage August 1, 2015. The ceremony and reception took place at the farm of the bride’s parents, Jerry and Norma Effertz, Black Butte Acres of Velva, ND.

Coyle James Huston, son of Wade and Jenika Huston of Trenton, MO, was born May 11, 2015. He joins big brother, Ridge. Proud grandparents are Jim and Mashelle Trimble; and great-grandparents Judy and the late Larry Robinson of Unionville, MO.

Congratulations to Annie Bergler and Jeremy Bade of Dakota, MN, who were united in marriage June 20, 2015, in Winona, MN. Parents are Ed and Cindy Bergler, Cripple Creek Cattle Co. of Dakota, MN, and Jay and Cindea Bade.

She said she is now able to walk without as much pain.

We continue to remember Mike Christie of Baldwin, KS, and his medical concerns.

Our thoughts to Alycia Watts of Fairfield, NE broke her hand loading cattle after the Heartland Regional Show. We hope that she has recovered from her injury.

Our sympathy is extended to Jeannie Pitts and her family of Crandon, WI, on the recent death of her father. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.

Our sympathy to Lana Linhart and her family of Leon, IA, on the death of her sister, Janet, in July.

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Member NewsGet well wishes go out to Phil Shipman

of Girard, KS. He had surgery in July and is now undergoing treatments. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Mary Bosch of Indianola, IA, had surgery on her foot and is now recovering, using a scooter and crutches. She feels strong enough to work half days.

Our thoughts are with Pam Ludens of Viborg, SD. She has finished her treatments and we are happy to report she received a clean bill of health at her last check-up.

We are also glad to hear that Gwen Behrends of Lincoln, NE, has made a full recovery from her knee surgery.

Members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association (KLBA) gathered in Paola, KS, the weekend of May 9-10, 2015, for the field day, social and meeting. The activities took place at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Johnson County Livestock Show.

The Limousin juniors and their parents worked in the concession stand Saturday, May 9, selling food and beverages as a fundraiser for their association. They appreciated the donation of food and beverages from Price Chopper. Their hard work paid off making $500 for the junior association.

Saturday evening the KLBA members, friends and family gathered for a social and dinner. Thanks to the families who brought salads, desserts and other dishes for the beef dinner.

Members of the junior association held their meeting and planned for the NALJA show in Tulsa, OK. They discussed the color for their tee-shirt,

the design and logo, and the color for the halters.

Sunday morning the KLBA members held their annual meeting prior to the field day show. A variety of topics were discussed, along with an election for members of the board of directors and officers.

The main topic of discussion was the possibility of holding a seminar and social for Limousin breeders and commercial cattlemen in November. After much deliberation, it was decided that it would be held in Manhattan November 14, 2015. Breeders were encouraged to invite their customers to attend this informative, educational, and social event.State Fair

The Kansas State Fair Limousin Open Show will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 9 a.m. This is a change from the past few years. The state fair open cattle shows are on a rotational system, and this year finds the Limousin breed showing on the third day. Please mark your calendars for the show.

Kansas News…

2015 KLA Board of Directors: Alan Eggenberg, Chris Campbell, Troy Richardson, Randy Corns (ex-officio), Kyle Dye, Karen Campbell (youth advisor), K.C. Youngblood (vice president), Pat Meek (secretary/treasurer), Trevor Gum, Jennifer Richardson (youth advisor), Clay Schilling (president), and Todd Walden

KLBA Members Gather in Paola for Annual Meeting and Social

Congratulations to Brooke Falk of Harveyville and Ashlee Corns of Eureka who received the KLBA scholarship awards. Congratulations to Kenny Campbell of Tonganoxie for receiving the Ron and Carolyn Holland Scholarship.

The judge for this year’s show is Doug Satree of Montague, TX. The assistant superintendents for the Limousin breed are Cash Schilling and Randy Corns. Cattle must be stalled by Noon Thursday, September 17 and will be released Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. for out-of-state exhibitors and 3 p.m. for all others.

We hope to have a large contingent of breeders, their families and friends join us at the fair, exhibiting cattle or watching the show.

New this year at the fair will be the “Fried ’N Joy Quilt on a Stick” competition. Fairgoers are encouraged to follow the theme and create a quilt on a stick, 8 inches wide by 9 inches high. The entries should be displayed using a paint stick. Judging will be based on creativity and workmanship.

Go to www.kansasstatefair.com for more information about this event and the livestock shows.Congratulations Katie

Congratulations to Katie Campbell, daughter of Chris and Karen Campbell of Tonganoxie, KS. She started her new job as the Director of Activities

for the North American Limousin Foundation June 1, 2015.

Katie, a part of the Limousin breed for 12 years, was elected to the North American Limousin Junior Association board of directors in 2011. She served as the NALJA president in 2013-14 and also worked as a summer intern for NALF.

She stated that she is excited to be able to continue to work with the juniors and their families, helping to grow the legacy that is the Limousin breed.

Katie is a graduate of Kansas State University. You can contact at the NALF office in Denver, CO, at katie@nalf.org or by calling her cell (913) 683-1415.

A large contingent of Kansas juniors traveled to Tulsa, OK, to take part in the 2015 NALJA show.

Tubb Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, is a lucky man. He purchased raffle tickets from the members of the Oklahoma Limousin Association for their fundraiser for the 2015 NALJA show. Out of all the tickets sold, Tubb and his son, David, had not one but two winning tickets. They decided to sell the heifers they won at the Sale of Sales held at the P Bar S Ranch during the NALJA show. Tubb donated half of the sale proceeds from one of the heifers to the Kansas Junior Limousin Association. Thank you, Tubb, for your generosity and commitment to the youth in the Kansas Limousin Association.

The poster from the Kansas group took home first place in the poster contest at the NALJA show.

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Kansas Junior Field Day Held in Paola

The Kansas Junior Limousin Association held their annual field

day at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Paola, May 10, 2015. Kyle, Terri and Jordan Dye of Paola, along with Jerry and Pat Meek of Parker were the

host families for the 24 Kansas junior exhibitors and their families. A total of 46 head of Limousin bred-and-owned bulls, steers and females were paraded before Judge Tyler Atwood of Lawrence, KS.

Ashlee Corns of Eureka exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned purebred bull; SCAS Batman is an 11/20/14 son of Schilling’s Yannis.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned purebred bull was Bam Bam, a 2/22/14 son of MAGS Yankee Doodle exhibited by Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeeville.

Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull. KRYB Right Stuff is an 11/3/14 son of WB Just Wright.

Reserve grand champion honors went to McKenna Richardson of Eureka with her bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull, MKNA Crown Royal, a 2/8/15 son of MAGS Undoing.

Members of the Kansas Junior Limousin Association who exhibited cattle at their junior show in Paola.

Randee Corns of Eureka exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned purebred female. RNSC Brylee is a 10/20/14 daughter of Shilling’s Yannis.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned purebred female was Pretty Lady, a 9/11/13 daughter of MAGS Yankee Doodle exhibited by Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeeville.

The champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was MKNA Baby Junior, a 2/8/14 daughter of ICAM Guy 030X exhibited by McKenna Richardson of Columbus.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was STLX Becca 448B, a 2/9/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Garrett Walden of Tonganoxie.

Schilling’s Broadway, a 4/1/14 daughter of DHVO Deuce exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Eureka was selected as the reserve grand champion purebred female.

Four-year-old Ella Snyder of Ft. Scott was the champion showman in the bucket calf division.

Reserve grand champion honors went to Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia with her Lim-Flex female ECC Promise Me 3E01, a 9/8/13 daughter of EF Yes 229Y.

Judge Atwood selected AUTO Arisha, a 9/7/13 daughter of AUTO Cruze as his grand champion purebred female. She was exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia.

The reserve grand champion steer was exhibited by Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie with a 1,100-lb. son of EF Xcessive Force.

The grand champion steer was exhibited by Madison Ratiliff of Westphalia with a 1,075-lb. son of KRVN Treasure 040T.

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Madison Ratliff of Westphalia was the senior champion showman.

Reserve senior showman honors went to Randee Corns of Eureka.

Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie won the intermediate showman title.

Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia was the reserve intermediate showman champion.

Junior champion showman was Garrett Walden of Tonganoxie.

The reserve champion junior showman was Karsyn Youngblood of Columbus.

Peewee champion showman was Lauden Wilson of Paola

Reserve peewee champion was Adysin McCarley of Girard.

Continued from page 9

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The popular Heartland Cruise is back by demand. Start saving your doubloons

for this exciting adventure. Sail Dates: July 23 - July 30, 2016

Location: Alaska

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Iowa News… Boyer Family Booth Attracts Visitors at Farmer’s Market

The Boyer family of Weldon, IA, owners and operators of Boyer Limousin and the Harvest Barn Marketplace, have taken part in the Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue in Des Moines for nine years as a full-time vendor. The Market averages 20,000 visitors a Saturday. Many local celebrities have stopped to visit and this year there were even national presidential candidates who made the rounds at the Market.

The Market goes from May to the end of October, every Saturday from 7 a.m. to Noon, rain or shine. The Boyer family (Jason, Amy, Kaitlyn, Kasey and Konrad) are busy filling orders for their all-natural Limousin frozen beef, beef sticks, pork and homemade fudge. They work with a local USDA inspected locker to process their beef and pork.

They also sell cheeses made from an Iowa dairy, including one called Prairie Breeze. These products, along with a variety of other unique gift items, can also be found at the Harvest Barn Marketplace, located in Osceola, IA. It is open from the fall through the Christmas holiday season, September 5—December 24.

Jason’s family, from Pennsylvania, has been in the business of butchering meat for a long time and have a unique sweet beef family recipe they brought to their business in Iowa. They now sell six different flavors of beef sticks: Sweet Original, Sweet Breeze, City Slicker Milk, County Fair BBQ, Raging Bull and Sweet Rodeo.

Amy stated, “Our fellow vendors have become like an extended family, similar to the camaraderie among the wonderful Limousin family.”

Members of the Iowa Junior Board Hannah Al-Mazroa, secretary; Kaitlyn Boyer, Mara Anderson, Katie Walrod, Bailey Walrod, president; Aaron Linhart and Nick Duckett met during the Iowa Field Day.

Mark Your Calendars for November 21The annual meeting, banquet and

benefit auction has been scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Cattlemen’s Building in Ames. Members of the junior and senior associations will hold their meetings, work on planning for upcoming events throughout the year, and enjoy a delicious dinner followed by the benefit auction.

The day will begin with a meeting of the ILA board of directors followed by the annual meeting for all members. The social hour will start around 5:30 p.m. with the meal and benefit auction to follow.

Watch for more details in the November issue of the Heart Beat.Congratulations Juniors

Congratulations to the members of the Iowa Junior Limousin Association on your success in the show ring. A large contingent of juniors took part in the Heartland Regional Show and Iowa Field Day in Fairmont, MN. Many also traveled to Tulsa, OK, for the NALJA show. Results from all these shows are printed in this issue of the Heart Beat.

SCHOLARSHIPA $250 scholarship, compliments

of the Iowa Limousin Association, is available to all high school seniors or college attending students. Applications can be found on the Iowa Limousin Association website, www.iowalimousin.org, or you can call Grant and Brenda Anderson at (641) 587-2198. This is due by November 16, 2015 and the winner will be announced at the annual meeting later in the month along with the recipient of the Wendell Butler “Outstanding Herdsman.”Champion Award Applications

Junior members who have exhibited a grand champion Limousin or Lim-Flex animal during the 2015 show seson are eligible for an award sponsored by the Iowa Limousin Association. This includes the state fair, county fairs, jackpot shows and all IJBBA-sanctioned shows. Applications can be found at www.iowalimousin.org, or you can call Grant and Brenda Anderson at (641) 587-2198. The applications are due by November 1, 2015, and should be sent to Grant and Brenda Anderson.

Brewer Farms Serves Bratsat RAGBRAI

Brewer Family Farms Inc. of Dallas Center, IA, spent a week in July serving brats to the participants of RAGBRAI, a week-long bike ride across the state of Iowa. This year the ride started at the Missouri River in Sioux City and ended at the Mississippi River in Davenport with stops at six other towns along the way.

Joe and Brenda, along with Joe’s parents, Dan and Linda, and friends worked from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. feeding the hungry riders. It was a busy week for the Brewer family, because they had to tear down at the end of the day, load everything in the cattle trailer, and set off for the next stay, only to do it all over again the next day.

They sold a variety of skinless brats, including Bacon Cheddar, Plain, Jalapeño Hot Cheese and Hawaiian. Throughout the week they estimated they sold approximately 5,200 brats.

The riders enjoyed beautiful weather for their ride; however, there was one day when it was hot

and humid, typical Iowa weather in the summer.

Brenda said, “The people you meet on RAGBRAI are great and everyone had a wonderful time.”

Joe Brewer, the brats master.

Joe and Brenda Brewer share a moment of relaxation with a participant in the RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa.

Congratulations to Vorthmann Limousin of TreynoSOr, IA, on their first and second place finish out of 144 head in the carcass contest at West Pottawattamie Co. 4-H Beef Carcass competition.

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FALL IN THE

SHOWS - FAIRSAND FUN

Iowa Juniors Exhibit 44 Head at Field Day in Fairmont

It was a busy weekend at the Martin County Fairgrounds

in Fairmont, Minnesota. The Heartland Regional Show was held Saturday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Minnesota/Wisconsin Field Day at 4 p.m. The culminating activity of the weekend was the Iowa Junior Field Day which took place Sunday, June 7.

Perfect weather provided for a great weekend of junior activities.

Judge Cassie Johnson of Cushing, IA, evaluated the 44-head show exhibited by 33 members of the Iowa Junior Limousin Association.

The Best Pair of Heifers were exhibited by Straight Limousin and the Best 3 Head from one family were exhibited by Anderson Limousin.

The grand champion steer was exhibited by Hannah Al-Mazroa of Peru with RMKR Bull Whip, a 3/9/14 1,195-lb. son of DLVL Xerox 023X.

Reserve grand champion steer honors went to Flatland Big Dude, a 3/26/14 1,380-lb. son of EF Zen exhibited by Bailey Walrod of Moorland. The grand champion bull was

Flatland Bullett 715B, a 1/2/14 son of EF Zen exhibited by Carson Walrod of Moorland.

The reserve grand champion bull was Copper Tone, a 1/2/15 son of DLVL Xerox 023X exhibited by Justin Gillette of Ames.

The Iowa Field Day exhibitors June 7.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was AUTO Classy 272B, a 4/2/14 50% daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B exhibited by Aaron Linhart of Leon.

Reserve grand champion honors in the Lim-Flex female show went to RGMA Bombshell 1635B, a 5/10/14 75% daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Kylie Anderson of Garner. She was also the grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was RGMA Beca 8635B, a 4/7/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Mara Anderson of Garner.

Champion senior showman was Aaron Linhart.

The grand champion purebred female was SL Suki’s Black Roses, a 3/15/14 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Grace Straight of Logan. The reserve grand champion purebred

female was RGMA Baby Grand, a 3/20/14 daughter of RGMA Whipper Snapper exhibited by Derek Anderson of Garner.

The grand champion bred-and-owned female was exhibited by Bailey Walrod. Flatland Bag Of Yummies is a 4/3/14 daughter of Flatland Zinger.

The reserve champion bred-and-owned female was Flatland Begonia, a 4/18/14 daughter of Flatland Zinger. She is owned by Bailey Walrod.

Champion Intermediate Showman was Mara Anderson. Champion junior showman was

Grace Straight.

State Fair Coverage will appear in theNovember/December issue of Heart Beat.

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Iowa breeders sponsor a Futurity class of females purchased from an Iowa Limousin Association member. The grand champion Futurity female was SL Suki’s Belle Of The Ball, a 3/20/14 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Anna Radcliff of Davenport. She purchased her female from Straight Limousin of Logan.

The reserve grand champion Futurity female, also purchased from Straight Limousin, was SL Suki’s Bedazzled, a 3/30/14 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Grace Ahrendsen of Sioux Rapids.

Four peewee showmen all tied for champion showmanship honors. Congratulations to Grace Ahrendsen of Sioux Rapids, Maria Long of Afton, Mason Shipman of Treynor, and Dawson Book of Eldredge.

Iowa junior advisor Brenda Anderson and president Baily Walrod went over the IA Field Day schedule with the junior members.

ILA and IJLA Annual Meeding November 21, 2015at the Iowa Cattleman’s Building in Ames:

1:00 p.m. - ILA board meeting 3:00 p.m. - IJLA meeting

4:00 p.m. - ILA annual meeting 5:00 p.m. - social hour

6:00 p.m. - FREE Hickory Park supper followed by the awards program and benefit auction.

This photo was taken at a junior show quite a few years ago. I’m wondering if anyone recognizes the location or any information from this early NALJA show.

Do you know the answers to these questions?1.) Where was this show held?2.) What year did the show take place?3.) Do you have an approximate idea on the number of head that were entered

in this show?4.) How many states were represented in this show?

See answers on page 14.

“Back in Time”Do You Know the Answer?Do You Know the Answers?

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Missouri News…MLBA Holds Field Day Shows in Sedalia

The Missouri Limousin Breeders Association held their annual Field Day Open and Junior Shows June 13-14 at the state fairgrounds in Sedalia. in conjunction with the 2015 Missouri Cattleman’s Annual All-Breeds Show.

Breeders from across the state of Missouri and Kansas brought bulls and females to be evaluated in the two shows. A large crowd of Limousin enthusiasts came to watch the shows, reconnect with friends and enjoy the pizza supper.

Dennis Alt Receives Limousin “Promoter of the Year” Award

Dennis Alt of Double A Limousin received the Arator Valley Missouri Limousin Breeders Association “Promoter of the Year” award Saturday, June 13 in Sedalia. The presentation was made during the Field Day Open Show at the state fairgrounds in Sedalia.

The award was started in honor Tom and Rosalie Smith, Arator Valley Limousin of Smithton, MO. They were longtime Limousin breeders in Missouri and instrumental in the promotion of the breed at the state and national level.

Dennis first purchased Limousin bulls in 1978 to use on his 800-head

of commercial cattle. From 1983-1995 he was part of Quelques Vaches Land & Cattle, his family farm. He came back to the registered Limousin business in 2011.

Double A, located in Nevada, MO, currently runs approximately 150 cows with the emphasis on producing bulls for the commercial cattleman.

Dennis serves as corporate counsel and is a retired member of several boards. He is a member of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association, the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, NCBA and serves on the NALF board of directors. Dennis and his wife, Nancy, reside in Shawnee, KS.

Congratulations to Dennis Alt of Double A Limousin, Nevada, MO, for being selected the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association “Promoter of the Year.” MLBA President Jack Glenndening and Brooke Edwards presented the award to Dennis. The award was started and continues to be sponsored by Tom and Rosalie Smith of Arator Valley Limousin.

The Missouri Limousin Breeders Association held their summer

weekend Open and Junior field day shows at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia June 13-14, 2015. The shows took place in conjunction with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Shows. A rainy pattern of weather did not dampen either the spirits of the exhibitors or the shows.OPEN SHOW

Brent Murphy of Estonia, MO evaluated the 54 head of purebred Limousin and Lim-Flex females and bulls exhibited by 36 breeders from Missouri and Kansas, June 13.

JUNIOR SHOWOn Sunday, June 14, Missouri juniors

took center stage at the fairgrounds. Cody Tembbenkamp of Corder, MO, judged the 46 purebred and Lim-Flex females, steers, and bulls.

Missouri Field Day Held in Sedalia

The grand champion female and Division VI champion was AUTO Usually Yours, a 9/2/13 daughter of MAGS/WL Usual Suspect out of AUTO Rebecca exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO.

The grand champion bull and Division III champion was AUTO Real Deal, a 10/1/14 son of AUTO Cruze out of AUTO Luckie Too exhibited by Pinegar Limousin.

The reserve grand champion female was AUTO 7 Up, a 10/5/14 daughter of EXAR Classen out of AUTO Gemini exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield. She was the Division II champion female.

The grand champion purebred female and Division VI champion was AUTO Usually Yours exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield. She was also the grand champion in the Open Show.

The reserve grand champion purebred female and Division I champion was Ashley’s Blossum, an 11/11/14 daughter of Red Dirt Naskar out of Clear Creek Natalie exhibited by Ashley McKenny of Darlington. Ashley’s Blossum was also the champion bred-and-owned female.

Reserve grand champion honors in the bull show went to AUTO 561A, a 10/1/13 son of MAGS Y-Axis out of AUTO Emma exhibited by Sam Callahan of Centerview. He was the champion from Division VI.

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Contiunued from page 13.Answers:1.) The show was held in Louisville, Kentucky2.) It took place in 1986.3.) There were 194 head entered in the show.4.) Juniors from 19 states traveled to Kentucky to take part in the show. It was

the largest National Junior Heifer Show up to that time.

“Back in Time”Do You Know the Answer?Do You Know the Answers?

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Jordan Mudd of Knob Noster exhibited the grand champion purebred bull with Spartacus, a 9/28/13 son of JCL Lodestar out of SEEE Unfaithful.

Reserve grand champion Lim-Flex honors went to MAGS Beloved, a 1/19/14 daughter of MAGS Y-Axis out of MAGS Zelzya owned by Dalton Edwards of Higginsville and exhibited by Drake Wood. She won Division V.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was AUTO 561A exhibited by Sam Callahan. He was also named the reserve grand champion in the Open Show.

Gage Baker took reserve honors with his 3/2/14 steer.

Sam Callahan of Centerview was the junior champion showman and Abby Kautsch of Russellville was senior champion showman.

Old friends Rosalie Smith of Sedalia and Judy Robinson of Unionville visited at the Missouri Open show in Sedalia June 13.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female and Division VI champion was AUTO Adorie, an 11/1/13 daughter of MAGS Xulalani out of AUTO Rebecca exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton.

Mikah Edwards of New Bloomfield exhibited the champion steer, a 4/15/14 steer weighing 1,205 lbs.

Showing can be tiring! Scott Edwards and his daughter, Tenley, of Higginsville, MO, took a break from their busy schedule in Tulsa.

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The Heartland Regional Junior Show was June 6, 2015, at the

Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont, Minnesota. A total of 53 juniors from eight states paraded 87 head of Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle before Judge Roger Potter of Braddock, North Dakota. Perfect Minnesota weather and a gracious county fairgrounds staff made for a tremendous experience. Champion and reserve champion honors went to junior exhibitors from six out of the eight states.

Heartland Regional Hosts Regional Show in Fairmont

The exhibitors at the 2015 Heartland Regional Junior Show in Fairmont, MN.

The grand champion purebred female and Division III champion was RMKR Bombshell, a 3/29/14 daughter of WLR Direct Hit out of RMKR Why Not Me exhibited by Emily Puck of Muscatine, IA.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was Schilling’s Broadway, a 4/1/14 daughter of DHVO Deuce out of CRSL Roxie 5050R exhibited by Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS. She was the Division III reserve champion.

The champion bred-and-owned purebred female was Ashley’s Babs, a 7/9/14 daughter of Red Dirt Naskar 503Z out of Clear Creek Zoe 93Z exhibited by Ashley McKenny of Darlington, MO.

Ashley McKenny also took reserve champion bred-and-owned honors with Ashley’s Red Ruby 438B, a 1/10/14 daughter of Red Dirt Laredo 503Y out of JJCR Ultimate Ruby 438Y.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female and grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was RGMA Becca 8635B, a 4/7/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of RGMA Jasmine 8635U exhibited by Mara Anderson of Garner, IA. RGMA Becca was the Division III champion.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female and Division III reserve champion was AUTO Classy 272B, a 4/2/14 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B out of MAGS Manuela exhibited by Aaron Linhart of Leon, IA.

The reserve grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female was RGMA Bombshell 1635B, a 5/10/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of RGMA Yolanda 635Y exhibited by Kylie Anderson of Garner, IA.

The grand champion purebred bull and Division II champion was SCAS Batman 771B, an 11/20/14 son of Schilling’s Yannis out of RPLF Teddy Bear 771T exhibited by Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS.

Reserve grand champion purebred bull honors went to MRL Believe It 405B, a 3/9/14 son of ROMN Deadwood out of HUFA Huston Sasha 648S exhibited by Jordyn Keyes of Knapp, WI. He was the Division IV champion.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull and Division II champion was SCAS Bam Bam 206B, a 10/15/14 son of SCAS Sir Encore 205X out of U Go Girl 206U exhibited by Ashlee Sue Corns.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull and Division II reserve champion was JLX Big Cat Daddy, an 11/2/14 son of MAGS Xukalani out of DJ Xerox exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD.

Congratulations to the Heartland Regional showmanship champions: Peewee Lily Mitchell of Boscobel, WI; Junior McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS; Intermediate Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD; and Senior Aaron Linhart of Leon, IA.

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Judge Potter selected the cow-calf pair exhibited by Justin Gillette of Ames, IA, as grand champion. RMKR Athena 324A, a 3/19/13 daughter of Mr. Tom 711T out of RMKR Miss Law Dog 509R, showed with her 1/2/15 bull calf by DLVL Xerox 023X.

The reserve grand champion cow-calf pair was exhibited by Alex Pagel of Stewartville, MN. Twilite Aurora 319A, a 3/16/13 daughter of HUNT Testament 40T out of Twilite 195, showed with her 3/5/15 heifer calf by JCL Lodestar 27L.

McKenna Richardson of Eureka, KS, exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex cow-calf pair with SCRN Amarillo 329A, a 3/29/13 daughter of ICAM Guy out of SL Queen Of Angels. She showed with her 2/28/15 bull calf by MAGS Undoing.

The grand champion steer banner went to Elizabeth Garcia-Holty of Decorah, IA. She exhibited a 2/7/14 1,162-lb. son of Wagon Wheel.

Reserve grand champion steer honors went to Bailey Walrod of Moorland, IA, with Flatland Big Dude, a 3/26/14 son of EF Zen 344Z weighing 1,380 lbs.

Thank you to Roger Potter of Braddock, ND, for doing an outstanding job as judge for the Heartland Regional Show.

Thank you to NALF staff Joe Epperly and Katie Campbell for their assistance in assuring a successful event at Fairmont. Thanks also to Becky Venner of Breda, IA (center), for recording the show results.

to the following sponsors who helped make the 2015 Heartland Junior Regional Show June 5-6 in Fairmont, MN, a success. Your support of our future, the youth, is greatly appreciated.

PLATINUM SPONSORSBosch Farms, Indianola, IACripple Creek Cattle Co., Dakota, MNDean & Bev Summerbell/Potter

Livestock, East Bethel, MNDouble A Limousin, Nevada, MOEagle Pass Ranch, Hillman, MNLimousin Association of WisconsinLura Limousin, Delavan, MNLyon River Front Farm, Foley, MNMagness Land & Cattle, Platteville, COMC Marketing Management,

Dakota Dunes, SDPinegar Limousin, Springfield, MOVorthmann Limousin, Treynor, IAWulf Cattle, Morris, MNGOLD SPONSORSAnderson Limousin, Garner, IABachmeier Limousin, Apple Valley, MN

Beaver Brook Limousin, Shell Lake, WIChisum Peterson, Chamberlain, SDCircle D Limousin, Paola, KSEffertz Black Butte Acres, Velva, NDFlatland Limousin, Moorland, IAGolden Oaks/Lux Acres, Northfield, MNHunt Limousin Rannch, Oxford, NELIMI-Gene, Sisseton, SDLinhart Limousin, Leon, IALowell Hermon Limousin, Carlisle, IAMill Road Limousin, Knapp, WIPeterson Limousin, Osceola, WIPine Tree Acres, Parker, KSRicke Limousin, Westside, IAROM’N Limousin, Arlington, SDSchilling Cattle Co., Edson, KSSpring Creeks Cattle Co., Wauzeka, WIStraight Limousin, Logan, IASullivan Supply, Dunlap, IASuper C Limousin, Altoona, KS

Symens Brothers, Amherst, SDTreftz Limousin, Wetonka, SDTwin G Farms, Pittsburg, KSVenner Family Limousin, Breda, IASILVER SPONSORSEllsworth Limousin, Elkhorn, WIJordan Sagert, St. Thomas, NDMorris Brothers, Ash Grove, MORocking S Limousin, McLeod, NDSchlimgen Limousin, LaCrosse, WIVaughn Farms, Cavalier, NDWatts Limousin, Fairfield, NEBRONZE SPONSORSBrian Hait, Carlisle, IASchatz Limousin, LeCenter, MNSponsors of the Brat Cook-offDale Scherer, Lost Grove Cattle Co.,

Davenport, IAFranseen Limousin, Marshfield, WI

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Nebraska News…Junior Show Held in Norfolk

Juniors from Nebraska traveled to Norfolk the weekend of June 6-7, 2015, to take part in the 18th annual Nebraska Junior Beef Expo at the Northeast Community College Ag Complex. Tyler Stutsman of Hills, IA, and Matt Johnson of Garretson, SD, judged the cattle in this All-Breeds Show.

Megan Amos of Stapleton participated in a variety of satellite events including junior showmanship. She placed second in the junior sire summary competition

and second in the judging contest. Megan tied for the Reserve Supreme Overall Junior in All Contests. She also was the champion junior show person for the Limousin breed.

Megan also attended the Midwest Cattle Show in North Platte, NE, where she showed the Overall Grand Champion Breeding Heifer with her Lim-Flex female, JAMO Pld Ms Honey.

In that show, she was also named the Overall Grand Champion Junior Showman.

Megan Amos exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex breeding heifer, JAMO Pld Ms Honey, a February 2014 daughter of EF Xcessive Force.

Megan also showed the grand champion Limousin market steer, Hot Dog sired by JAMO Pld Tractor.

The Farmer-Stockman Council of Nebraska Cattlemen once again honored veterans and active duty service members on Veterans Day at the Nebraska State Fair September 7, 2015.

Gift certificates for beef were purchased with donated funds and they were randomly given out to veterans and active duty service members who came by the Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit at the fair.

Kevin Sladky, Farmer-Stockman chairman, stated “It is a small thing we can do for those who have given us so much.”

Beef for Troops

Husker/Harvest DaysHusker/Harvest Days, one of

the premier agricultural shows in the upper Midwest, will be held September 15-17, 2015, in Grand Island. This event features one of the largest displays of farm and ranch machinery and equipment of any show.

Since its concept development in the earlier years and final inception in 1978, the show has grown into the largest totally irrigated working farm show. There are over 100,000 visitors who attend Husker/Harvest Days. Cindy Johnson, president of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce said, “Husker/Harvest Days have been on the leading edge of showcasing

agricultural advancement for generations, combining traditional values with openness to new ideas and innovation.”

Cattle from various breeds will be on display in addition to the demonstrations and equipment. For the 30th year in a row, Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, NE, will have a pen of Limousin cattle along with literature about the breed. Be sure to stop by and say “hello”.

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Junior BeatJunior Beat

Trevor Atwood judged the Kansas Junior Field Day where four-year-old Emma Snyder tried her hand at showmanship. She did great!

The Kansas juniors planning for the NALJA Show in Tulsa, OK.

The Long boys (Emmet, Riley and Peyton) of Afton, IA, pitched in to pass out popcorn and snacks to the regional attendees in Fairmont.

Ice-breaker games at the Heartland Regional Show.

A big thank you the NALJA directors Randee Corns, Anna Johnson and Devan Cox for serving as ring stewards for the Heartland Regional Show in Fairmont, MN.

Emily Puck of Muscatine, IA, was all smiles after exhibiting the grand champion purebred female at the Heartland Regional Show. Her father, Kraig, was proud of her accomplishments!

New kids on the block. Peewee showers discuss their mission at the Heartland Regional Show.

Mason Shipman of Treynor, IA, thinks watermelon soaked in oily water is a perfect way to play an ice-breaker game at the Iowa Field Day.

“How am I doing?” Maria Long of Afton, IA, showed her heifer at the Heartland Regional. Big brother Emmet is along for security and advice. Kevin and Kyle Linhart of Leon took

part in the games at the IA Field Day.

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2015-16 NALJA Board Seated: Layton Schur, Plainview, TX, president; Devan Cox, Coatesville, IN, vice president; Anna Johnson, Sebeka, MN, secretary; Ethan Freund, Elizabeth, CO, treasurer; and Randee Corns, Altoona, KS, ex-officio. Standing: Callie Hicks, Midway, KY; Sarah Johnson, Williamsport, OH; Rachel Booth, Miami, OK; Will Blaydes, Midway, KY; Taylor Green, Crossville, TN; and Katie Campbell, Denver, CO, advisor. Not pictured is Aaron Linhart, Leon, IA.

Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO, sang the National Anthem during Opening Ceremonies in Tulsa.

I want to thank the Heartland board for giving me, Mary

Quigley, the opportunity to be a part of the association and continue my connection with the Limousin breed. This is an exciting new adventure I am thrilled to undertake.

For those who don’t know me, I grew up in Nebraska raising and showing Herefords. I graduated from Oklahoma State University with an animal science degree and worked at Limousin World for 22 years.

Our new enterprise is called Precision Marketing and we will be

a design house for all breeds of cattle and different species as well. This is a full-service organization that can do just about everything a person needs for promoting their program and marketing their seedstock. I can be reached at (405) 260-3775 office, (405) 706-6279 cell or maryrquigley@gmail.com. If you prefer to contact me by snail mail, the address is: 2005 Ruhl Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044.

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Two-year-old Wayde Muxfeldt of Logan, IA, is practicing his skills for the show ring.

A rainstorm did not stop these Kansas juniors from having a good time during the Kansas Field Day show in Paola.

Missouri juniors Quade Edwards, Austin Hunt, Joe Callahan, and Gage Baker took part in the Quiz Bowl in Tulsa.

SOUTH DAKOTA SELECTS BEEF AMBASSADOR

The South Dakota Beef Ambassador competition took place during the Summer Spotlight Show in Huron. Kaley Nolz, daughter of Dave and Peggy Nolz, of Mitchell continued the winning ways, joining her sisters Amanda and Courtney who also were state Ambassadors.

Kaley will represent the state in the senior division (ages 17-20) at the National Beef Ambassador Contest September 25-26 in Denver, CO. She also won the junior division (ages 13-16) back in 2010, the same year her sister, Courtney, won the senior division. Her oldest sister, Amanda, received the highest award being named National Beef Ambassador in 2006.

She is a student at South Dakota State University studying Ag Business. Her ultimate career goal is to become a lawyer.

The contest consisted of a written response to negative remarks in a newspaper, a consumer panel, a media interview, and a personal interview.

Congratulations, Kaley, and good luck in the national competition!

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South Dakota News…SD Juniors Take Part in Spotlight Show

The 2015 South Dakota Summer Spotlight Show was held July

23-26 at the state fairgrounds in Huron. The Limousin Junior Show, July 25.

The fairgrounds was a busy place with the Beef Ambassador Contest, the livestock shows including breeding and market goats, cattle, market lambs and sheep and pigs. There was also a Livestock Skill-A-Thon and Team Fitting Competition.

Following the cattle shows on Saturday, the selection of the Top Five Breeding Heifers and Market Animals was held.

There was one major change to this year’s show. The 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, which has been held during the Spotlight Show, was switched from this weekend in July to September 19 in Brookings. It will be held at the South Dakota State University Animal Science Arena. Joshua Cribbs, SDSU Livestock Judging Teams coach says there are several reasons for the move. One of the major reasons for the change is this will allow the

juniors to focus only on judging. As a result, more time can be spent on the learning aspect following the judging competition.SPOTLIGHT SHOW RESULTS

Judge Ron Hendrickson of Westmoreland, KS, evaluated the Limousin, Lim-Flex and steers in the Summer Spotlight Show.

The reserve grand champion steer was KNLZ Windsor 4B, a 1,080-lb. steer sired by L7 1033Y and exhibited by Kaley Nolz of Mitchell.

The grand champion purebred female was L7 Breezy 413B, a 4/3/14 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior exhibited by Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain.

Alexa Montagne of Elk Point took home the reserve grand champion banner in the purebred show with her cow-calf pair. LLJB Adalida is a 3/26/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid who showed with her 6/5/15 heifer, JLX Charisma by MAGS Xukalani.

Delaney Peterson also exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex female. L7 Bandita 431B is a 3/3/14 daughter of SAV Brilliance.

Tate Bergh of Florence showed the grand champion steer, L7 Jo is a 1,280-lb. steer sired by BOJO.

Sydney Johnson of Wessington was chosen beginner showmanship winner.

Junior showmanship champion was Delaney Peterson.

Alexa Montagne won the senior showmanship division.

The reserve grand champion banner in the Lim-Flex female show was JLX Alexa, a 10/14/13 daughter of Wulfs US Army General exhibited by Alexa Montagne.

Amanda Radke of Mitchell, SD, explains the fine points of showing to her daughter, Scarlett.

Michelle and Adam Nielson and their children, Palmer and Greyson, of Arlington, SD, enjoyed the Limousin Show at the SD Spotlight.

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Proud grandpa Rod Peterson of Pukwana watches his grandaugher, Delaney, show at the Junior Spotlight in Huron.

John Zilverberg Competes in National Senior Games

John Zilverberg, 101, of Highmore, SD, competed in the National Senior Games held in Minneapolis, MN. He is the oldest athlete in the competition, that ended July 15, 2015.

The retired rancher competed in discus, shot put, javelin, hammer throw and bowling events in the 100-plus age group. Zilverberg says he always tries to bring home gold medals. He received a gold in the hammer throw and bowling; silver in the shot put, discus and javelin.

Zilverberg took part in his first Senior Games in 1985. He says he can’t do any running and jumping events because one of his legs gave out, but he exercises to keep his arms in shape. He turned 102 August 2.

John also enjoys bowling and he practices once a week, catching a ride to the nearest bowling alley, a 98-mile round trip.

He was born in rural South Dakota in 1913, he lived during the Great Depression; and when he was 21 he took a job for 50

cents pitching manure. John signed up for the Marines after Pearl Harbor. He has lived through 17 presidents.

According to John, the secret to a long life is good genes but also keep active. When he was younger he enjoyed going to dances. He cautioned you should not sit in your rocking chair and quit because you’ll never make it that way. He went on to say you should get out and do something. “If you’re honest and work hard, I think you’ll usually get along pretty well.”

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Craig and Tamara Corby visted with “Cookie,” Adam and Greyson Nielson during their tour of LImousin herds in the United States.

Craig and Tamara Corby of Goldstein Park Limousin, Corbargo, NSW, Australia, toured Limousin herds while they were in the United States. Among them were several from South Dakota, including

ROM’N Limousin of Arlington; Symens Brothers of Amherst; Treftz Limousin of Wetonka; and Wiezcorek Limousin of Mount Vernon, as well

as Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN.

Following their visit in the Upper Midwest, the Corby’s planned to visit some Fullblood herds in the southern part of the U.S.

Before coming to the United States, they toured Limousin herds in Canada and took in the Calgary Stampede rodeo.

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Wisconsin News…The 23rd annual World Beef Expo

(WBE) will be held September 25-27, 2015, at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in West Allis.

The WBE encompasses not only breed shows, but also educational seminars, indoor/outdoor trade shows, and the youth sweepstakes contest. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this event.

The Expo began back in April of 1993 and it was held at the Dane County Coliseum in Madison. In 1996, it was moved to Milwaukee and changed from a spring to a fall show. Last year cattle exhibitors from 18 states displayed, exhibited or sold cattle at the WBE. The junior show had 419 entries and the open show had 658 head entered.

The judges for the open shows are Todd Herman of Lima, OH, in ring #1; and Matt Claeys of West Lafayette, IN, in ring #2. Judging the junior shows are Dru Uden of Franklin, NE, in ring #1; and Kirk Stierwalt of Leedey, OK, in ring #2.

Bart Mitchell of Boscobol is the Limousin breed representative to the World Beef Expo. We hope to have a large contingent of Limousin breeders, family and friends exhibiting cattle, taking part in the activities and watching the shows. For more information, contact Bart or go to the World Beef Expo website.Green Bay Restaurant Brings Farm Flavors to City Folks

Agri-tourism in Wisconsin took a giant step in July because of a large-scale,

Stella and Jack Franseen of Marshfield, WI, had fun watching the Heartland Regional Show while their dad, John, was busy grilling brats for lunch.

family-owned farm in Kewaunee County with ambitious projects that are unmatched by others in the state.

Pagel’s Ponderosa—home to 5,000 cows and 8,300 acres—opened a farm-to-table restaurant and market in downtown Green Bay that also makes cheese curds in a 200-gallon vat on-site. The grand opening for the restaurant was July 27, 2015. Their farm is among the largest in Wisconsin and is open for tours by appointment.

Burgers and steaks at The Cannery Public Market, the farm’s new restaurant, will showcase Limousin beef from the farm, which has a herd of 40 thus far. They feature the tender and flavorful beef cuts they get from their Limousin cattle.

Executive chef L.J. Weber, formerly with Plae Bistro in Green Bay, heads the culinary team. Among the many items on the menu are burgers, prime rib sandwiches, and Caprese salad

with beef tenderloin. Breakfast will be served on the weekends.

Besides restaurant dining, they also sell local products and grab-and-go gourmet meals. Not only do the meals include the meat, but also the seasoning, a side dish and simple instructions for preparing the meal later.

Junior exhibitors from Minnesota and Wisconsin joined forces to

hold their field day in conjunction with the Heartland Regional Show at the Martin County fairgrounds in Fairmont, MN, June 6, 2015. Judge

Ross Potter of Vale, SD, evaluated the 25 head in the combined show.

Each state kept track of their placings to determine their champion and reserve champions. An overall champion and reserve champion was named.

Minnesota and Wisconsin Hold Joint Field Day

Potter selected BHAT Breanna, a 3/19/14 daughter of WLR Direct Hit exhibited by Joanna Moser of Morris, MN, as the Supreme Overall Champion. The purebred champion was also the automatic Minnesota grand champion female.

Thomas Duff of Hampton, MN, exhibited the grand champion steer with a 1,090-lb. son of MAGSWL Usual Suspect.

The reserve grand champion bull was CTDR Bojo, a 4/23/14 purebred son of DLVL Xerox 023X exhibited by Courtney Dohrmann of Dodge Center, MN.

Reserve Supreme Overall Champion honors went to Blane Keyes of Knapp, WI, with MRL Black Daisy 406B, a 4/4/14 75% daughter of EF Xcessive Force. This Lim-Flex champion was the automatic Wisconsin grand champion female.

Will Bollum of Northfield, MN, exhibited the grand champion cow/calf pair. WBLA Zarah 7Z, a 5/12/12 daughter of AHCC WestWind, was exhibited with her 3/20/15 heifer by JCL Loderstar 27L.

The reserve grand champion steer was the 1,050-lb. son of DHVO Deuce exhibited by Courtney Dohrmann.

Reserve grand champion cow-calf honors went to Alex Pagel of Stewartville, MN, with Twilite Aurora 319A, a 3/16/13 daughter of HUNT Testament with her 3/5/15 heifer by SYES User Friendly.

Jordyn Keyes of Knapp, WI, exhibited the grand champion bull with MRL Believe It 405B, a 3/9/14 purebred son ROMN Deadwood 147Z.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was MRL Barkley 414B, a 4/13/14 daughter of ROMN Zircon 110Z exhibited by Jordyn Keys of Knapp, WI.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was Wulfs Bedazzle 4827B, a 5/10/14 50% daughter of Wulfs Xistance V638X exhibited by Justus Moser of Morris, MN.

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The 16th Annual Minnesota Beef Expo will be held at the MN State Fairgrounds in St. Paul October 15-18, 2015. The Expo features something for everyone, including a junior show, showmanship contest, knowledge bowl and a judging contest. In addition, there is a fitting competition, educational exhibits and seminars, a trade show, and the MN Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBE).

Last year Jordan Hoover of Dundas, MN, received a heifer donated by Bachmeier Limousin of Apple Valley, MN, from the MYBE. He will bring the heifer back to show in this year’s show.

For further information about the Expo, check out their website at www.mnbeefexpo.com. You can get access to the handbook, registration forms and up-to-date news about the Expo at this site.Anna Johnson Selected Recipient of Ron & Carolyn Holland Scholarship

Congratulations to Anna Johnson of Sebeka, MN, on being named the 2015 Ron & Carolyn Holland Scholarship recipient given by the Heartland Limousin Association (HLA). The board of directors

reviewed the applicants at their meeting June 5 and she was presented with the scholarship the next day at the Heartland Regional Show.

Anna, daughter of Russ and Barb Johnson, is a member of the NALJA board of directors and was elected secretary at their meeting during the 2015 NALJA show in Tulsa, OK in July.

She is attending the University of Minnesota-Crookston and majoring in Agriculture Education. Anna says her goal is to make an impact on the lives of students through their increased knowledge in the field of agriculture.

Anna has been an active member of the local 4-H and FFA clubs, winning the 2012 4-H Outstanding Ambassador award. She has shown cattle at the local, state and national levels in 4-H, FFA and at junior Limousin shows.

In addition, Anna held a variety of offices including president, secretary, treasurer, reporter and Ambassador in 4-H and FFA, as well as serving for two years as the president of the MN Junior Limousin Association.

She purchased her first show heifer from Symens Brothers in Amherst, SD, in 2004. Since that time, she and her family have traveled to sales in the Heartland states as well as attending the Black Hills Stock Show, Iowa Beef Expo, and the National Western Stock Show.

Anna stated, “I feel that by using my qualities of leadership and determination, I have the potential to change the lives of students in a positive way.”

Minnesota News…Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN,

traveled to Minot, ND, to take part in the 2015 North Dakota State Fair. The fair was celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Limousin portion of the show began Monday, July 20, with the open show followed by the junior show the next day, July 21. Judge John Delaney of Kimball, MN, evaluated the cattle in the show.OPEN SHOW

The reserve grand champion bull was also shown by Wulf Cattle. Wulfs Bixby M544B is a 4/18/14 Lim-Flex son of Wulfs Aberdeen 2039Z.JUNIOR SHOW

The grand champion and reserve grand champion titles in the female show were both taken by Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN. The results were switched from the day before, with Wulfs Armani taking the grand champion title and Wulfs Black Betty the reserve.

The grand champion bull was Bazinga, a 4/8/14 purebred son of ROMN Justice exhibited by Jacob Leier of Kintyre, ND.

The 4-H youth winners were selected by county July 23, 2015. Jacob Leier of Kintyre in Kidder County, exhibited the champion Limousin female.

Wulf Cattle Exhibits atNorth Dakota State Fair

The grand champion female was Wulfs Black Betty 450B, a 9/1/14 purebred daughter of Wulfs Yellowhammer Y359Y shown by Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, MN.

The reserve grand champion female, also exhibited by Wiley Fanta, was Wulfs Armani 3763A, a 9/23/14 Lim-Flex daughter of Wulfs Yogi 1020Y.

Wulf Cattle took home the grand champion banner in the bull show with Wulfs Big Chief 1157B, a 5/17/14 purebred son of Wulfs Xtractor.

Ross Potter has spent many years at the halter, taking home many purple ribbons. He experienced being on the “other side” when he served as the judge for the combined MN/WI Field Day Show.

The Minnesota board of directors took the opportunity to meet and discuss the events at the Martin Co. Fairgrounds in Fairmont.

Henry Bollum longtime Minnesota Limousin Assn. member and his daughter, Cindy Grotsun of Northfield, enjoyed the Heartland Regional Show in Fairmont.

16th Annual MN Beef Expo

States With the Most FarmsThis information was written by

Rob Cook and published in Beef2Live July 10, 2015.

In the article, Cook reported that the United States has a total of 2.1 million farms. He ranked the states, according to the number of farms, from 1-50.

A farm is defined as “any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the year.” Government payments are included in sales.

Ranches, institutional farms, experimental and research farms, and Indian Reservations are included as farms. Places with the entire

acreage enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), and other government conservation programs are also counted as farms.

Texas has the most farms in the United States followed by Missouri and Iowa. Listed are the rankings for Texas followed by the Heartland states:

Rank Number % of U.S.#1 Texas 245,500 11.78#2 Missouri 97,700 4.69#3 Iowa 88,000 4.22#9 Minnesota 74,000 3.55#10 Wisconsin 69,000 3.31#12 Kansas 61,000 2.93#17 Nebraska 49,100 2.36#28 South Dakota 31,700 1.52#29 North Dakota 30,300 1.45

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Congratulations Sonny! C.K. “Sonny” Booth of Miami, OK, was inducted into the NALF Hall of Fame July 1, 2015, in Tulsa. He is pictured with Bob Yackley, Mark Smith and Dan Wedman, Hall of Fame committee members.

Jerry Effertz of Velva, ND, sorted the show shirts for the juniors exhibiting at the Heartland Regional in Fairmont, MN.

Thank you to Eddie Murphy, president and general manager of the Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont, MN, for his terrific job accommodating the Heartland Regional Show.

A unique feature of the Heartland Regional this year was the “Brat-Off” friendly competition. Heartland members John Franseen of Marshfield, WI, and Dale Scherer of Davenport, IA, provided enough brats to feed over 200 at lunch. It was a tie for the favorite brat between Franseen’s cheese brat and Scherer’s cheesey hash brown potato brat. Thanks to the guys for donating and grilling a variety of brats.

This year’s entry numbers worn by the exhibitors were very sharp thanks to Katie Campbell dressing them up with the Heartland logo.

Minnesota Limousin Assn. President Roger Wagner and wife, Nancy, were a great help putting on the Heartland Regional Show. Thanks for your help!

Warren Enger of Greenfield Crossing Limousin, Ellsworth, WI, drove to Fairmont to support the Wisconsin juniors at the Heartland Regional and the Minnesota/Wisconsin Field Days.

Thank you Kiley McKinna of MC Marketing for sponsoring the Heartland Exhibitor t-shirts. McKinna purchased the sponsorship at the Heartland benefit auction in February.

Thank you to the Heartland Regional host family Mark and Sharilyn Willette of Delavan, MN, for their hard work organizing and preparing for the junior show.

The Heartland Board of Directors met at Fairmont, MN, and approved the motion to host the NALJA Show in 2017.

A crowd gathered in the doorway to watch as the judge decides on the grand champion female at the Heartland Regional in Fairmont, MN.

Breeder spectators John Symens of Amherst and Gordy Ludens of Viborg attended the Junior Spotlight in Huron, SD.

Approximately 200 juniors, their families and Limousin enthusiasts enjoyed a wonderful beef brisket dinner hosted by the Minnesota Limousin Association.

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Heartland Division and Class Winners in the Purebred Female Show:

Class 70—Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg, KS; 75—Bailey Walrod of Moorland, IA; 77—Anna Radcliff of Davenport, IA; 81—Collin Ochsner of Kersey, CO.

BRED-AND-OWNED LIM-FLEX FEMALE SHOW

Rachel Booth of Miami, OK exhibited the grand champion and Division II champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female with RLBH Be My Valentine, a 3/1/14 double black, double polled daughter of MAGS Y-Axis.

The reserve grand champion and Division II reserve champion b r e d - a n d - o w n e d Lim-Flex female was PEHL Blossom 1894B, a 5/3/14 double black, homozygous polled daughter of RHHF 001U exhibited by Peyton Haley of Perry, OK.

Heartland juniors and their families traveled to Tulsa, OK,

the week of June 28-July 3, 2015, for the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress. The week-long event was hosted by the Oklahoma Limousin Association.

The shows began June 30 with the steers, bred-and-owned females and owned Lim-Flex females judged by Dr. Ryan Rathmann of Bastrop, TX. There were a total of 211 head shown Tuesday.LIM-FLEX FEMALE SHOW

Heartland Division and Class Winners in the Lim-Flex Show:

Division II reserve champion—Mikah Edwards of New Bloomfield, MO, with AUTO Brinn 478B, an 11/7/14 daughter of CJSL Windfall 9072W.

Division VI reserve champion—Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE, with VL Bombshell 402B, a 1/11/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force.

Class 16—Lucas Snyder of Fort Scott, KS; 25—Kylie Anderson of Garner, IA; 28—Mara Anderson of Garner, IA;

30—Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS; 37—Gage Baker of Fulton, MO.BRED-AND-OWNED PUREBRED FEMALE SHOW

Grant Hubbard of Miami, OK, exhibited the grand champion and Division III bred-and-owned purebred female with GHUB Ashley, a 10/2/13 daughter of AHCC Y Not Y016.

The reserve grand champion and Division II champion was FC Blissful Angel, a 5/6/14 daughter of MFOS 478B shown by Micaela Fosdick of Chenoa, IL.Heartland Division Winners in the Bred-and-Owned Purebred Female Show:

Division I champion—Ashley McKenny of Darlington, MO, with

Ashley’s Blossum 650B, an 11/11/14 daughter of Red Dirt Naskar 503Z.

Division I reserve champion—Randee Corns of Altoona, KS, with RNSC Brylee 124B, a 10/20/14 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis.STEER SHOW

Katie Walrod of Moorland, IA won class 16 in the steer show.PUREBRED FEMALE SHOW

Judge Ryan Cotton of Ponce Inlet, FL, evaluated the 164 Bred-and Owned bulls, Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex females, Cow-Calf entries, and the Owned females Wednesday, July 1.

NALJA Results…

Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, SD, took home the reserve grand champion banner with her purebred female. L7 Breezy 413B, a 4/3/14 red, polled daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X was the Division V champion.

Division I champion—Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, MO, with AUTO Catalina 200C, a 1/11/15 daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X.

Division II champion—Ashley McKenny of Darlington, MO, with Ashley’s Blossum 650B, an 11/11/14 daughter of Red Dirt Naskar 503Z.

Dr. Rathmann selected CBAR Audi, an 11/15/13 double black, double polled daughter of MAGS Yuman as the grand champion Lim-Flex female. She was exhibited by Colt Cunningham of Rose, OK, and was the Division VII champion in Division.

The reserve grand champion and Division VI champion Lim-Flex female was ALYN Bacardi Black, a 2/21/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force shown by Ashlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO.

The grand champion Progress Steer was exhibited by Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, KS with CZRC Cerveza 143B, a 3/15/14 1,170-lb. son of Cerveza.

The reserve grand champion progress steer was TENP Boozer 412, a 3/25/14 1,270-lb. son of Schilling’s Youngstown shown by Erin Bayless of Wakarusa, KS.

The grand champion and Division VII champion owned purebred female was LLKT Anna 319A, a homozygous black, double polled daughter of LLKT Tremor 704T exhibited by Jacob Keeton of Wolfforth, TX.

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Heartland Juniors Take Part in “Tulsa Time” Shows in Oklahoma

David (left) and Gail “Tubb” Ratliff (right) held two of the winning heifer raffle tickets that were sold by the Oklahoma Limousin Association. They opted to sell the heifers at the Sale of Sales July 1 at P Bar S Ranch. Rhad and Leah Baker of Fulton, MO, purchased one of their heifers.

The All-American Limousin Futurity (AALF) was July 3, 2015,

in conjunction with the NALJA show in Tulsa, OK. Donnie Robertson of Yukon, OK, served as the judge evaluating the 162 entries.

Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO was named Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor.

The reserve grand champion and Division III champion was SHSK Barbara, a 5/1/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, AR.Heartland Division Winners in the Female Show:

Division I champion—Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO, with AUTO Indiana 422B.

Division II champion—Morgan Compton of Sheldon, MO, with CALO Lay Lady Lay 973B.

Division V champion—Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE, with VL Bombshell 402B.

Division VI reserve champion—Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO, with AUTO Usually Yours 290A.

Taking home the reserve grand champion bull banner and Division II

title was AHFF Drifter 431B, a 5/6/14 son of KRVN Naskar 013N exhibited by Heart Felt Farms of Gettysburg, PA.Heartland Division Winners in the Bull Show:

Reserve Division I c h a m p i o n — P i n e g a r Limousin with AUTO Real Deal 150B.

Division II reserve champion—Wies Limousin Ranch and Edwards Land & Cattle with ELCX Draft Day 395B.

Division III reserve champion—Cash Schilling of Edson, KS, with

Schilling’s Blue Moon.Division IV champion—

Vorthmann Limousin/Lazy JB Angus of Treynor, IA, with SHSK Benton 401B.

Division V champion—Bella Star of Fulton, MO, Wies Limousin Ranch and Edwards Land & Cattle Co. with WLR American Husstle.

Division VI champion—Wies Limousin Ranch and Sugar Bush of Allen, MI, with WLR Skyfall.

The grand champion cow-calf pair was exhibited by Wies Limousin Ranch and Edwards Land & Cattle Co., Beulaville, NC. ELCX Christy 260Z is a 9/4/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid and showed with her 1/5/15 heifer by WLR Game of Thrones.

The grand champion bull and Division III champion was AUTO Lucky Strike 118B, a 3/14/14 son of LH U Haul 135U exhibited by Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO and P Bar S Ranch of Sand Springs, OK.

Champions Selected at the All-American Limousin Futurity

Taking home the grand champion and Division VI champion female banner was Colt Cunningham of Rose, OK, and Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, MO, with CBAR Audi, an 11/15/13 daughter of MAGS Yuman.

Application for MembershipThe Heartland Limousin Association is comprised of Limousin breeders

including the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD & WI.

Name __________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________

Phone/Email ____________________________________________

Most used herd prefix assigned by NALF ______________________The undersigned herein applies for membership in the HLA with all rights and privileges outlined in the HLA constitution and bylaws.

Signature _______________________________________________Please make checks payable to the HLA, clip and return this membership application & $50 to: Dean Summerbell, HLA 23244 Gopher Dr, East Bethel, MN 55005-1701

Heartland Division Winners in the Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex Female Show:

PUREBRED COW-CALF PAIR SHOWClass 45—Kenneth Campbell of

Tonganoxie, KSBRED-AND-OWNED PUREBRED BULL SHOW

Heartland Division Winners in the Bred and-Owned Purebred Bull Show:

Division III reserve champion—Ani Rexwinkle of Coffeyville, KS, with Bam Bam, a 2/22/14 son of MAGS Yankee Doodle.BRED-AND-OWNED LIM-FLEX

BULL SHOWThe grand champion bred-

and-owned Lim-Flex bull and Division III champion was WB Brute Force, a 1/3/14 double black, double polled son of WB Just Wright exhibited by Andrew Wright of Miami, OK.

Madeline Ethington of Lancaster, KY, took home the reserve grand champion banner and Division II champion with her bred-and-owned Lim-Flex bull MREL Bandit 401B, a 6/8/14 double black, double polled son of MAGS Y-Axis.Heartland Division and Class Winners in the Bred-and-Owned Lim-Flex Bull Show

Class 48—Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS.

Division I champion—Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO, with CAIT Bella 490B, a 9/1/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force.

The grand champion bred-and-owned purebred Limousin bull and Division I champion went to Ashlee Sue Corns of Altoona, KS, with SCAS Batman 771B, an 11/20/14 double black, polled son of Schilling’s Yannis.

Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE, took home the reserve grand champion and Division II champion banner in the bred-and-owned purebred bull show with KORC Blackjack, a 10/2/14 double black, double polled son of Wulfs Xistance V638X.

Division III champion—Carson Walrod of Moorland, IA, with Flatland Bullet 715B, a 3/3/14 son of EF Zen 344Z.

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Save the date for the 2016 NALJA Show

July 8-15, 2016Lexington, KY

Heartland juniors participated in a variety of activities during their

week-long stay in Tulsa, OK, for the 2015 NALJA show. Those members who placed in the various satellite events or received special honors were recognized at the banquet Friday, July 3 at the DoubleTree.

State Sweepstakes—Missouri 3rdLimi Booster State Grants—Iowa, MissouriShowmanship—(Novice) Jaidyn Wood, MO; Zoey Williams, MO; Gage Baker, MO; and Lauden Wilson, KS. (Junior) Ryleigh Morris, MO; Logan Wilson, KS; Korynn Clason, NE; and McKenna Richardson, KS (Intermediate) Tanner Walden, KS, champion; Alexa Montagne, SD; Maycee Ratliff, KS; Mara Anderson, IA; and Ashlyn Ochsner, CO (Senior) Bailey Walrod, IA; Caitlyn Ochsner, CO; Cody Heavin, MO; and Madison Ratliff, KS.

Quiz Bowl—(Junior) Missouri 2nd, Bryce Johnson, Mikah Edwards, Drake Wood, Ryleigh Morris. (Senior) Iowa 2nd, Mara Anderson, Bailey Walrod, Katie Walrod, Anna Radcliff.Judging—(Novice) Jaidyn Wood, MO, 4th; Gage Baker, MO, 5th. (Junior) Drake Wood, MO, 2nd; Collin Oschsner, CO, 3rd. (Intermediate) Alexa Montagne, SD, 1st; Clayton Schowe, MO, 3rd; Ashlyn Oschsner, CO, 5th. (Senior) Anna Johnson, MN, 1st. (Adult) Jon Moser, MN, 1st.State Poster—Kansas 1st Magazine Advertisement—(Novice) Mikah Edwards, MO, 3rd; Austin Hunt, MO, 3rd. (Junior) Garret Walden, KS, 4th. (Senior) Brooke Falk, KS, 3rd, Caitlyn Ochsner, CO, 4th.Photography—(Novice) Cattle Photos: Mikah Edwards, MO, 2nd; Austin Hunt, MO, 4th. (Junior) Cattle Photos: McKenna

Richardson, KS, 3rd; Jamie Smith, IA, 4th; Non-Cattle Photos: Kylie Anderson, IA, 1st; Lydia Hunt, MO, 4th. (Intermediate) Cattle Photos: Joanna Moser, MN, 2nd; Kaylee Gum, KS, 4th; Non-Cattle Photos: Mara Anderson, IA, 2nd; Carson Walrod, IA, 4th. (Senior) Cattle Photos: Anna Johnson, MN, 2nd;

Kenny Campbell, KS, 3rd; Brook Falk, KS, 4th; Chase Ratliff, KS, 5th; Non-Cattle Photos: Bailey Walrod, IA, 2nd; Caitlyn Ochsner, CO, 4th; Nick Duckett, IA, 5th. (Adult) Cattle Photos: Debbie Edwards, MO, 2nd; Non-Cattle Photos: Brenda Anderson, IA, 1st; Brenda Anderson, IA, 2nd.

Heartland Satellite Winners at “Tulsa Time”

Large State Herdsmanship Winner was Iowa

Intermediate showmanship finalist with Tanner Walden, champion

Small State Herdsmanship Winner was South Dakota

Senior Showmanship finalist with Rachel Booth, champion

Novice showmanship finalist with Sawyer Beggs, champion Junior showmanship finalist with Reed Thorn, champion

Individual Sweepstakes Winners Mikah Edwards, MO, 4th; Caitlyn Ochsner, CO, 6th; Brooke Falk, KS, 8th; and Ashlyn Ochsner, CO, 10th

Anna Johnson of Sebeka, MN was the recipient of the Limi Booster scholarship.

Dick O’Brien Memorial Junior Herdsman Award Randee Corns, KS

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