May/June 2016 - Minnesota Limousin Association

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • MAY/JUNE 2016
Sale Season
NEWS
Back In Time..........................33, 42
Covering Ground..........................4
Fullblood Limousin Alliance.....26
Heartland Calendar.......................3
Heartland Highlights............28, 29
Heartland Regional Show Entry......39
Junior Beat.................................. 8, 9
On The Road Again................... 6, 7
Recipe of the Month......................6
Sale Reports............................ 30-46
STATE NEWS
Iowa News.............................. 10-13
Kansas News.................................14
Minnesota News....................14, 16
Missouri News.............................18
Nebraska News...................... 19-21
South Dakota News.....................22
Wisconsin News....................24, 25
ADVERTISERS
Barnaud Limousin.......................18
Bosch Farms.................................13
Double A Land & Cattle.............21
Grassroots Genetics
& Consulting............................26
GV Limousin...............................19
HLA Thank You..........................27
Leonard Limousin.........................7
Simplifying Sire Selection
with Readily Available Data
S
ire selection does not need to
be overwhelming or complex,
according to Matt Spangler, Nebraska
Extension Beef Genetics Specialist.
Centuries of work by geneticists
and statisticians have allowed for
the development of tools that help
producers make decisions relative to
the next bull you purchase; do not
ignore them. The key questions that
every rancher needs to answer are:
1. W hat are my breeding/marketing
goals?
2. What traits directly impact the
profitability of my enterprise?
3. Are there environmental constraints
that dictate the level of performance
that is acceptable for a given trait in
my enterprise?
Once these three questions are
answered, sire selection becomes much
simpler. The answers to these questions
inherently lead a producer to the
traits that are economically relevant
to their enterprise. We call these traits
Economically Relevant Traits (ERT).
LIMI-Gene.....................................5
Mill Road Limousin....................37
Ochsner Limousin.......................10
Pinegar Limousin..................15, 17
Power Forward Sale.....................23
Symens Brothers............................2
Treftz Limousin..............................3
Wulf Cattle.............................. OBC
Volume 24 • Issue 3
Wieczorek Limousin...................11
Time-Dated Material
Vorthmann Limousin.................47
Heartland Limousin Association
23244 Gopher Drive
East Bethel, MN 55005
Vaughn Limousin........................45
Fundamentally, these are traits
directly associated with a revenue
stream or a cost. All traits that are not
ERTs are indicator traits, or a trait that
is genetically correlated to an ERT but
not an ERT itself.
Classic examples of indicator
traits include ultrasonic carcass
measurements and birth weight.
Ultrasonic carcass measurements are a
non-destructive measure of traits such
as intramuscular fat percentage (IMF).
Producer do not receive premiums
for IMF levels, rather premiums (and
discounts) are applied to quality grades.
Assuming that carcass maturity
values are the same, actual carcass
marbling is the driver of quality grade.
Although IMF is genetically correlated
to carcass marbling it is not the ERT.
Birth weight is another great
example of an indicator trait. Selection
to decrease birth weight in an attempt
to reduce the prevalence of dystocia
is practiced by numerous commercial
bull buyers. However, birth weight
does not have a direct revenue source
or cost associated with it.
Continued on page 3
A Big SYES
THANK YOU
SYES Curtain Call 466C
Top-Selling Bull
purchased by: Coleman Limousin Ranch, MT
Miss BASY Xclusive 608B
Top-Selling Bred Heifer
purchased by: Dana Noot, ND
We thank our
fellow breeders
and commercial
customers who
made our 36th
annual production
sale a success.
SYES Cinder Block 80C
Second Top-Selling Bull
purchased by: Wulf Cattle, MN
Sire Lineup New & Proven
HOMO POLLED • Purebred
S: Wulfs Apostle T343A
D: ROMN Rita 28R
CE: 3 BW: 2.8 WW: 74
YW: 106 MK: 34 CM: 10
SC: 1.0 DC: 25 YG: -.27
CW: 32 RE: .85
MS: -.24 $MI: 46
HOMO POLLED • Black • Purebred
S: Richmond Yogi SRD 7Y
D: COLE Miss Purepower 809U
CE: 6 BW: 3.1 WW: 85
YW: 116 MK: 25 CM: 3
SC: 1.7 DC: 7 YG: -.20
CW: 38 RE: .94
MB: -.18 $MI: 51
• A phenotypic dream.
• First calves are on the ground and
Red purebred with POWER.
are as impressive as this young sire.
• Sired by a past Wulf top seller
• They are growthy with loads
of cattlemen appeal
ROMN Cadillac Jack 101C • Symens Brothers owns possession
• Brings a different pedigree
SEMEN $40 - Contact your favorite supplier
to the table.
HOMO POLLED • Het Black • Purebred
S: Wulfs Xclusive 2458X
D: Miss SYES Linebacker 317S
CE: 12 BW: 1.3 WW: 94
YW: 133 MK: 28 CM: 10
SC: 0.7 DC: 30 YG: -.14
CW: 47 RE: .53
MB: .09 $MI: 62
Owned by Lewis Limousin, CO
• Ranks in the top 15% or better
in 6 traits
• Adds extra growth
• Performance, style and
balanced traits
COLE Businessman 104B
HOMO POLLED • Het Black • Purebred
S: WZRK Primestar 861P
D: Wulfs Missive 2258M
CE: 8 BW: 3.0 WW: 82
YW: 130 MK: 25 CM: 7
SC: 1.0 DC: 18 YG: .09
CW: 53 RE: .03
MB: .35 $MI: 67
SYES Best Buy 316B
P.O. Box 155 • Amherst, South Dakota 57421
Fax: 605/448-5786 • e-mail: jssymens@venturecomm.net
• Breeders love his calves and many
were favorites at our 2016 sale.
• High growth with maternal
Wulfs Xclusive 2458X and marbling
• Ranks in the top 5% for
WW & top 1% for YW
SymensBrothers
SYES
Your Guarantee of Predictable Genetics
John: 605/880-8061 • Paul: 605/448-5775
Warren: 605/237-2127 • Office: 605/448-2624
Vol. 24 • Issue 3 • May/June 2016
Continued from front cover
The trait that does have a cost
associated with it is calving ease (or
difficulty). Calving-ease is related to
the level of assistance needed during
a calving event. Although the two are
related, the genetic correlation between
calving ease and birth weight is only
between -0.6 and -0.8, suggesting
that birth weight only explains 3664 percent of the genetic differences
between animals for calving difficulty.
Multiple Trait Selection
Selecting to improve multiple traits
simultaneously can be cumbersome.
Open up any sale catalog, and it is easy
to become confused. Economic indices
can help alleviate this confusion. An
economic index is a collection of EPDs
weighted by their economic value
such that traits with greater impacts
on production goals have a larger
economic weight associated with them.
The basic equation of an economic
index is: I=EPD1 x a1 +EPD2 x a2 +
EPD3 x a3 + EPDn x an. Where ‘I’ is
the index value; ‘EPDn’ is the EPD for
trait ‘n’; and ‘an’ is the economic weight
associated with the trait ‘n’.
A full description of all available
economic indexes can be found in
the University of Nebraska NebGuide
G1847 available at: http://beef/unl.
edu/nebguides
Choosing an Index to Use
When making selection decisions
based on economic indices, it’s
important to consider your particular
breeding objective and the traits that
will achieve desired production goals.
For instance, if your production
goals included retaining replacements
and selling cull heifers and steer
progeny at weaning, then an index
that assumes all offspring are sold on a
grid-based system is inappropriate for
your operation.
It’s also important to know the
breed average values for particular
indexes and to use percentile ranks
to determine how far above or
below average a particular animal is
compared to the rest of the breed.
Heartland Calendar
APRIL___________________________________________________
29
Power Forward Sale - Nevada, MO
30Pinegar Limousin’s Road To Lexington Sale & Select Breeders Sale Springfield, MO
MAY ___________________________________________________
6-8
21
Minnesota Junior Spring Classic Show - Austin, MN
Kansas Junior Limousin Assn. Field Day - Garnett, KS
JUNE ___________________________________________________
6
Iowa Junior Limousin Assn. Field Day – Dunlap, IA
10Missouri Junior Limousin Assn. Field Day, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
10-11Heartland Limousin Assn. Regional Show, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
11Fullblood Limousin Alliance National Show, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
12Missouri Limousin Breeders Assn. Open Show, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
14-17BIF Research Symposium and Convention, “Progress on the Prairie” Manhattan, KS
JULY ___________________________________________________
8-14National Junior Limousin Show & Congress and All-American Futurity Lexington, KY
14
All-American Futurity - Lexington, KY
23
South Dakota Summer Spotlight Show - Huron, SD
25
North Dakota State Fair Junior Limousin Show - Minot, ND
26
North Dakota State Fair Open Limousin Show - Minot, ND
28
Ozark Empire Fair begins and runs through August 6 - Springfield, MO
AUGUST_________________________________________________
15
20
31
Iowa State Fair Limousin Open Show - Des Moines, IA
Missouri State Fair Limousin Open Show - Sedalia, MO
Nebraska State Fair Limousin Open Show - Grand Island, NE
SEPTEMBER_____________________________________________
2
3
South Dakota State Fair Limousin Open Show - Huron, SD
Minnesota State Fair Limousin Open Show - St. Paul, MN
3
4
By Dean Summerbell
T
he last two months have been a
whirlwind of activity with sales
and banquets. It has also been a very
sad time in the Limousin family. It
is always difficult when members of
our Limousin circle of friends pass
OFFICERS
Cash Schilling.........................President
Jim Venner...................... Vice President
Andy Peterson......................... Secretary
Norma Effertz.........................Treasurer
Ed Bergler............................... Ex-officio
away, but this time it was especially
tragic to have such a young, vibrant
life taken away. Jordan (Straight)
Muxfeldt touched many lives in Iowa,
as well as across the Limousin nation.
Her involvement with the juniors in
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
& ADVERTISING SALES
DEAN SUMMERBELL
23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005
Cell: (612) 963-3799
e-mail: bjsummerbell@gmail.com
DIRECTORS
IOWA
Bob Bosch (515) 491-9163
Indianola, IA 50125
MISSOURI
Shaun Edwards (660) 441-0811
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
SOUTH DAKOTA
NEBRASKA
Glenn Treftz (605) 380-0014
Wetonka, SD 57481
Mark Nutter (308) 645-2514
Thedford, NE 69166
KANSAS
WISCONSIN
Cash Schilling (785) 694-2806
Edson, KS 67733
Andy Peterson (715) 417-2253
Osceola, WI 54020
MINNESOTA
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Mark Willette (605) 695-3129
Delavan, MN 56023
Ann Vorthmann (712) 566-2863
31112 Hwy 6, Treynor, IA 51575
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Jim Venner
Breda, IA 51436
(712) 830-8381
EDITOR
BEVERLY SUMMERBELL
PUBLISHED AT
Ramsey Printing Co. – Lawrence, KS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
PRECISION MARKETING
Mary Quigley – maryRquigley@gmail.com
(405) 260-3775
Norma Effertz
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 624-516
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our breed was unparalleled. She was a noteworthy, especially on natural
great role model for young people as grids. We can achieve a choice product
she lived her faith every day. We will with yield.
Several years ago, I came up with,
miss her, not only in the Limousin
activities, but also her friendship and what I thought was a good marketing
grace that will leave a void in our lives. plan touting Limousin genetics. I
Our deepest condolences go to her named the product “TLC 65” – Tender
husband, Shane, her son, Wayde, and Limousin Choice with 65 percent yield
to the Straight and Muxfeldt families. was my idea of a marketing program.
I want to thank those of you who so The problem was that we were not
generously supported the Heartland meeting the Choice portion of the
banquet and meeting with your equation. Now, with our understanding
attendance and support of the benefit that implants are not needed with
auction. The money raised helps Limousin, our Choice product has
keep us “on the road” servicing the increased and it is still tender with
Limousin breed and its producers for a superior yield percentage. The
growing natural market is a bonanza
another year.
As the bull sale season begins for Limousin. We can improve our
to slow, we look forward to seeing market share in the beef industry with
you at the junior shows and state a quality product.
fairs throughout the summer. Our
schedule already is packed with
junior field days, the Heartland
Regional in Springfield, Missouri,
June 10-12; and the National Junior
Limousin Show & Congress in
Lexington, Kentucky, July 8-14. State
fairs begin in August and then back
to the fall activities.
The spring bull sales have been
steady. As predicted, bull sales have
followed the feeder market somewhat,
and although some of the sales were a
little softer than we had hoped, several
sales met or exceeded last year’s
record-setting pace. As I look over the
sale reports from other breeds, our
Limousin sales are in line with the Dean Summerbell on the phone getting
averages across the breeds.
bulls sold.
Our product is great and our
ability to meet target market goals is
exceptional. Close-outs on Limousin
and Limousin-crossed cattle are
Dean Summerbell thanks
Jerry Meeks of Parker, KS,
for his six years of service
to the Heartland Limousin
Association Board of
Directors. Jerry completed
his second term and
served as vice president of
the board.
Mission Statement of the
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 seven 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.
Up And Comers
at 800-722-2079
$30
SYES Backstage 466B (HB,HP)
DLVL Xerox 023X x Miss SYES Friendly 465Z
CE: 15 (.57) BW: -3.1 (.62) WW: 70 (.46) YW: 95 (.57)
MK: 27 (.50) CM: 6 (.54) SC: .42 (.18) ST: 13 (.01) DC: 19 (.17)
YG: -.23 (.16) CW: 14 (.58) RE: .41 (.54) MB: -.08 (.71) $MI: 50
The reports are coming in and it looks promising that he is a
heifer bull. Take a look at his BW EPD of -3.1 with a high accuracy
and his actual BW of 72 lbs. This is no accident, his pedigree
predicated calving-ease. He’ll throw in growth and maternal ability.
$30
HUNT Credentials 37C (R,HP)
HUNT Testament 40T x JKTW Whiskey River 985W
CE: 8 (.44) BW: 1.4 (.50) WW: 83 (.33) YW: 114 (.45)
MK: 32 (.39) CM: 8 (.42) SC: 0.7 (.14) DC: 28 (.17)
YG: -.01 (.11) CW: 35 (.45) RE: .47 (.42) MB: .06 (.60) $MI: 57
Here’s a popular red purebred bull. He ranks in the top 20%
or better in five traits. He’ll provide growth, milking ability
with docility. A balanced bull across the boards.
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GV Stetson 648A (HB,HP)
RUNL Stetson 850S x GV Ms $General 103Y
CE: 11 (.49) BW: -0.3 (.54) WW: 81 (.40) YW: 115 (.49)
MK: 33 (.41) CM: 10 (.44) SC: 0.8 (.28) ST: 17 (.04) DC: 32 (.19)
YG: -.27 (.21) CW: 35 (.48) RE: .82 (.44) MS: -.02 (.61) $MI: 56
This bull offers balanced EPDs as eight traits rank in the top 20% or better.
He provides calving-ease with growth, milk and check out his docility EPD.
$30
Schillings Civil War ET (50%LF,R,P)
SLGN Yardmaster 125Y x Carrousels Natasha 3112N
CE: 7 (.24) BW: 0.4 (.26) WW: 64 (.24) YW: 91 (.24)
MK: 17 (.24) CM: 4 (.21) SC: 0.6 (.08) DC: N/A
YG: -.12 (.13) CW: 24 (.20) RE: .42 (.11) MS: -.03 (.12) $MI: 49
The National Reserve Grand Champion Bull from the
2016 National Western. This red Lim-Flex was created by mating
a popular and proven Red Angus bull with the ever-popular
Natasha cow. He has the look many cattlemen desire.
This is a glimpse of the some of the sires we carry. We have many more available.
Give Herman a call to see what will work best on your cows this spring, he’d love to talk to you.
BLACK BULLS
ACHH Westwind W544 (HomoB,HomoP)............$40
Alter Ego (LF,B,HomoP)........................................$40
Bar JZ Atlantis 703C (LF,HomoB,HomoP)...........$40
CHTT Black Bear 6471B (B,HomoP)....................$30
COLE Businessman 104B (B,HomoP)..................$40
•DLVL Xerox 023X (B,HomoP)..............................$30
EF Xcessive Force (LF,HomoB,P)..........................$75
EF Zen 344Z (B,HomoP).......................................$40
GATS Xerxes 003X (HomoB,DP)...........................$30
•GTBR Undertaker 6U (B,HomoP)........................$30
GV Stetson 648A (HomoB,HomoP)......................$40
GV X-Man 701X (B,HomoP)..................................$40
•HUNT Mr Jock 44J (B,P)....................................$30
HUNT Testament 40T (B,HomoP).........................$40
JBV Finish Line 503C (HomoB,HomoP)..............$30
JBV Nite Watchman (B,HomoP)...........................$30
JYF Zeek 151Z (B,HomoP)...................................$40
Bar JZ Wide Load 269W (B,HomoP)....................$30
•KYLD Daytona 730T (%,B,HomoP).....................$40
LaGrand MAF Antidote 5775 (Angus)..................$20
LFLC Ace 750A (HomoB,HomoP)........................$40
•LVLS Lethal Weapon (HomoB,HomoP)..............$30
•LVLS Secret Weapon 4408K (B,P).....................$40
MAGS U Haul (LF,HomoB,HomoP)......................$40
MRL X-Rated 014X (B,HomoP).............................$40
R&R Mr. Jock 9W (B,P)........................................$30
RMKR Goaline 441N (HomoB,HomoP)................$30
•ROMN Unbelievabull 141U (B,P).......................$25
•ROMN Xpect More 100X (B,HomoP)..................$40
•ROMN Xpress Lane 101X (B,HomoP)................$30
ROMN Zephyr 148Z (B,HomoP)..........................$30
RPY Paynes Derby 46Z (B,P)...............................$50
RUNL Alliance 272A (HomoB,HomoP).................$30
RUNL Stetson 850S (HomoB,HomoP).................$40
SL Ironhide (B,P)..................................................$40
SYES Backstage 466B (HomoB,HomoP)..............$30
SYES Best Buy 316A (B,HomoP)..........................$40
TLSE General Delivery (HomoB,HomoP).............$30
TMCK Alfalfa 35X (LF,HomoB,HomoP).................$40
TMCK Architect 031A (LF,HomoB,HomoP)..........$40
TMCK Bronx 113B (LF,B,HomoP).........................$40
TMCK Burris 114B (LF,HomoB,HomoP)...............$30
TMCK Cash Flow 247C (B,HomoP)....................$40
TMCK Durham Wheat (HomoB,P)........................$40
TNUH Blue Print 245H (HomoB,P).......................$40
VL Apollo 324A (B,HomoP)..................................$40
WASY Yes Man 677Y (DB,DP).............................$30
•WLR Direct Hit (HomoB,HomoP).......................$40
Wulfs Aerosmith 0556A (LF,B,HomoP).................$40
Wulfs Big Timer 2004B (B,HomoP)......................$40
Wulfs Billy The Kid K234B (B,HomoP).................$40
Wulfs Bulldozer N708B (HomoB,HomoP)............$40
Wulfs Nasa 1212N (B,S)......................................$40
•Wulfs Nobel Prize 3861N (B,HomoP).................$30
Wulfs Realtor 1503R (B,HomoP)..........................$30
Wulfs Ridgley 3172R (B,HomoP)..........................$30
•Wulfs Shop Talk 2332S (HomoB,HomoP)...........$40
•Wulfs Sirloin 3172S (B,HomoP).........................$18
•Wulfs Signature 9302S (B,HomoP)....................$40
Wulfs Stimulus 2009Z (Angus).............................$20
•Wulfs US Army General 5093 (B,HomoP)..........$40
•Wulfs Walcott F711W (HomoB,HomoP).............$40
•Wulfs Warbonnet (HomoB,HomoP)....................$22
Wulfs Warrior 9302W (B,HomoP)........................$40
Wulfs Willard 5115W (B,HomoP).........................$40
Wulfs Wisdom 8063W (B,P).................................$40
•Wulfs Xclusive 2458X (B,HomoP).......................$40
•Wulfs Xerox 8622X (LF,B,HomoP).......................$40
•Wulfs Yak The Black T108Y (HomoB,HomoP)...............$22
•Wulfs Yankee K689Y (B,HomoP)........................$40
Wulfs Yogi A155A (AAA).......................................$40
•Wulfs Yukon Trail 8084Y (B,HomoP)..................$40 •ROMN Justice (R,HomoP)..................................$30
Wulfs Zane X238Z (B,HomoP).............................$40 •ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T (R,HomoP).....................$40
Wulfs Zero Turn X292Z (B,HomoP)......................$40 •Second To None DHAN 1216L (FB)...................$30
Schillings Civil War (LF,R,P).................................$30
RED BULLS
•SOGF Special K 247B (FB)....................Limited $50
Ashmara Graeme (FB,H).......................................$30 Southbridge Jackpot (FB,H).................................$30
AUTO Cliff Hanger 194D (FB,H)...........................$30 Stavely Hercules (FB,H).......................................$30
AUTO Red Dirt 118Y (R,HomoP)..........................$30 SVL Polled Excellant 201B (FB,HomoP)...............$30
Azur (FB,H)...........................................................$30 SVL Polled Perfection 790X (FB,P).......................$30
•CF Jim Dandie (FB,HomoP)................................$40 SYES Accurate 77A (R,Sc)...................................$30
•CFSV Polled Excel 315S (FB,HomoP)................$40 •TEXS Ranger Ted (FB)............................Limited $40
•CHTT Work Time 4925W (R,HomoP)..................$30 •TLSE American Idol (FB,P)..................................$30
CJSL Windfall 9072W (R,DP)..............................$40 TMF Westwood 505W (R,DP)..............................$40
CVER New Generation 365Z (FB,HomoP)...........$40 TREF Commander 766C (R,HomoP).....................$40
•D’Hanis Red Fox (FB,P)......................................$30 TREF U Joint 083U (R,HomoP).............................$30
DLVL Bicep 491B (R,HomoP)...............................$30 •TREF Zeus 232Z (R,HomoP0..............................$30
•DVFC Focus Point (FB).......................................$30 Twilite Big Thunder (RAA).....................................$30
•EAFF Hamilton 455M (FB,P)...............................$40 •Uranus (FB).........................................................$30
•EAFF Polled Hummer 530P (FB,P)......................$30 WASY Bakers Man 629B (R,HomoP)...................$40
•EAFF Polled Platinum 515N (FB,DP)..................$40 •Willow Creek Excel (FB,HomoP)........................$30
EAFF Rejuvenator 260J (FB).................................$30 •WRC Punch (FB)............................................. SALE
FL Pld 4Z Olympus Touch (FB,P).........................$50 WRZK Boot Stripes 1038B (R,P)..........................$30
Galileo (FB)...........................................................$30 Wulfs Amazing Bull T341A (R,HomoP).................$40
GSFL Polled Galileo 13J (FB,P)...........................$30 •Wulfs Apostle T343A (R,HomoP)........................$40
•Harvest Olympus (FB)..................................... SALE Wulfs Armor 2258A (R,HomoP)............................$40
HUNT Credentials 37C (R,HomoP)......................$30 •Wulfs Rambler 8400X (R,Sc)..............................$50
•JLX Red Bull (R,HomoP).....................................$30 •Wulfs Ransom 3059R (R,HomoP).......................$50
JYF Yieldmaster 80Y (R,HomoP)..........................$40 •Wulfs Urban Cowboy 2149U (R,P).....................$30
•Lenape Polled Liberty (FB,P)..............................$30 •Wulfs Xcellsior X252X (R,HomoP)......................$40
Lori’s Woodbury Argonne 909A (R,HomoP).........$30 •Wulfs Xtractor X233X (R,HomoP)........................$50
•MH Velocity (FB,P).............................................$40 WZRK Atlas 8012A (R,HomoP)............................$40
MINE Gold Medal 436G (FB,P)............................$40 WZRK Boot Straps 1038B (R,P)...........................$30
Orion (FB).......................................................... SALE WZRK Commando 8212C (R,HomoP)..................$40
Red COLE Mister E 9J (R Angus).........................$25 •WZRK Genesis 532E (FB)..................................$40
ROMN Cadillac Jack 101C (R,HomoP)................$40
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By Bev Summerbell
S
pring has finally arrived and
everything is starting to come
to life. The grass is beginning to turn
green and it won’t be long before we
can smell the scent from the apple
trees. When the lilacs bloom in our
yard, it reminds me of my early
days, growing up in Worthington,
Minnesota. I loved the smell of the
lilac bushes that were below my
bedroom window. Spring gives us
hope for rejuvenation in our own lives.
It’s a time to renew the excitement and
zest for life after the long, cold winter.
Although the winter was milder
in our area than in previous years,
there were still many dreary days.
Even though many people do not like
Daylight Saving Time, I think it is
nice to see the sunlight late into the
evening. It brightens your spirit when
you are driving in the sunshine rather
than the darkness that comes so early
in the long winter months.
A trip to the Dairy Queen
is always fun on a warm,
spring or summer day. Here
is a recipe based on one
of their popular items, the
Buster Bar. Bev Summerbell
Buster Bar Dessert
1 pkg., 9 oz., Hydrox or Oreo cookies,
crushed
½ cup melted butter
*Mix and pat in the bottom of a 9x13
pan, freeze for one hour.
2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1 ½ cups evaporated milk
½ butter
*Boil for 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
*Add 1 tsp. vanilla
*Let chocolate mixture cool.
½ gallon ice cream – I used vanilla
*Place ice cream on top of the crust.
*Sprinkle 1 ½ cups Spanish peanuts over
ice cream.
*Top with chocolate sauce and freeze.
The sale season is coming to an
end. It is always a pleasure to be
able to travel around the Heartland
meeting seedstock and commercial
breeders. It’s fun to take pictures of
the buyers as well as those attending
the sale; however, there are times
when I get so busy I forget to write
down names or addresses. When that
happens, we spend hours at home
trying to figure out who they are,
what they bought and where they are
from. You would think that after 15
years of doing this we would have a
better system in place.
Our focus will soon shift from
the sales to the junior shows. The
juniors who were showing when we
started with the Heartland job back
in August of 2001 have now grown
up and many are married. There is
a new generation of young people
starting to show. It’s fun to watch
them develop over the years.
We were saddened to hear of the
tragic death of Jordan (Straight)
Muxfeldt and the twins March 14,
2016. She was an amazing young lady
with a strong faith and she touched
many lives. She will be missed at the
Limousin shows and cattle sales, not
only in our area, but across the country.
We received a very nice book of
poetry from Bill Stoner of Miami,
Oklahoma, when we were at the GV
sale in Garnett, Kansas. His book,
“Footsteps,” is a collection of poems
spanning more than 50 years. Bill, a
former executive who is now a rancher
raising all-natural beef, wrote this
book of poetry based on the richness
of his own life experiences. The poems
radiate a deep faith and trust in God
no matter what comes his way.
Bill believes that these poems were
divinely inspired. His hope is that they
will touch your spirit, uplift you, and
bring you peace. Dean and I want to
thank Bill and his wife, Joy, for giving
us this lovely book of poetry.
Member News
Our thoughts are with Reed and
Jenna (Moser) Kampmeier of Chokio,
Minnesota. Their son, Weston, was
born January 25, 2016, and has been in
the hospital since his birth. Weston was
released from Children’s Hospital in St.
Paul, Minnesota April 4. His breathing
and feeding issues have improved and
he was able to go home to Morris.
We also continue to keep Cash and
Amanda Schilling of Edson, Kansas, in
our prayers. Their baby, Chasyn Cash,
was born January 28, 2016, and is still
in the hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Although he weighed less than 2 lbs.
at birth, the family reports that he is
gaining every day, he is up to 5 lbs. 3 oz.
Get well wishes are sent to Phil
Shipman of Girard, Kansas. He recently
spent time in the hospital. We hope he
is “on the road to recovery.”
We are also thinking about Vernon
Long of Afton, Iowa. He had quadruple
bypass surgery in Des Moines, Iowa,
February 15. We extend our best wishes
and hope that he is getting stronger
every day.
Noreen Wieczorek of Mount
Vernon, South Dakota, had shoulder
replacement surgery and is now
recovering. Noreen was in rehab at
the time of their sale and was not able
to attend.
Paul Millhollin of East Peru, IA, is
recovering from shoulder surgery.
Desiree Garcia of Berryton, KS,
underwent surgery for breast cancer
in February. It was nice to see her at
the GV sale-.
Our sympathy is extended to the
many families who have lost loved
ones in the past few months. There
are several obituaries printed in
this issue of the Heart Beat. Please
keep everyone in your thoughts and
prayers at this difficult time.
Save the Date
2016 HEARTLAND REGIONAL SHOW
June 10 & 11, 2016 • Springfield, MO
Annalise Ausen was born
February 10, 2016, at 7:43 a.m.,
weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 in.
long. Proud parents are Adam
and Katie Ausen of French Creek
Cattle Co., Ettrick, WI.
LEONARD
LIMOUSIN
Where the bulls are
A letter from a customer
Trax Shaw Vermillion was born March 9,
2016, weighing 9 lbs. 14 oz. and 21 in. long.
Proud parents are Travis and Dawn Vermillion
of Kincaid, KS.
Cogan Phillip Schilling was born January
29, 2016, in Hays, Kansas. Cogan weighed 6
lbs. 15 oz. and measured 19 in. long. Proud
parents are Clay and Kaycie Schilling of
Edson, KS. Maternal grandparents are John
and Carla Shearer, Canton, KS, and paternal
grandparents are Ron and Marsha Schilling,
Edson. Cogan is the great grandson of Janet
Shearer and the late John Phillip Shearer,
his namesake. Paternal great grandparents
include Doris and Jesse Craft and Dale and
Darlene Schilling.
Weston Kampmeier was born January 25,
2016, to Reed and Jenna Kampmeier of
Chokio, MN. He was 6 lbs., 10 oz. and 16.14
in. long. Grandparents are Jon and Lori Moser
of Morris, MN, and Tim and the late Linda
Kampmeier of Chokio, MN. They are thankful
to be home after spending 10 weeks in the
NICU, and for the many thoughts and prayers.
k Leonard for
We have been buying our bulls from Mar
or better, than any
20 years. We are feeding cattle as good,
around and the prices we get prove it.
vet’s office asking
A year ago, a gentleman walked into our
d our calves sell
questions about our calves. He had watche
nds with a herd
– our biggest steers averaged over 900 pou
him about our
average of 798 on 340 head. Our vet told
e was, “Well, they
vaccines and nutrition. The man’s respons
red him we don’t
must start calving in January.” The vet assu
April on the other
start until March on half of the cows and
buying from Leonard
half. Knowing the quality of bulls we were
the performance we
Limousin he told him if he wanted to have
bulls we were using.
were getting he needed to buy the kind of
tracking reports
That same month we were completing our
and said I must have
on the calves. Our feed salesman called
es from all the groups
forgotten to report all the feed. All the calv
efficiency numbers
on both farms had some of the best feed
tch his head.
he had ever seen. All he could do was scra
averaged 819 on
The calves we sold in January this year
hing 940. When
330 head with the 98 biggest steers weig
right the cattle will
you buy great genetics and care for them
always impress.
orm well and
Leonard Limousin bulls are efficient, perf
definitely continue
their temperament is outstanding. We will
getting our bulls from Mark.
Trevor and Tina Gress and families
Gress Cattle, Denison, Iowa
Gentry Brie Stern, daughter of
Kyle and Denae Stern, Garden
City, SD, was born March 1,
2016, weighing 7 lbs., 7 oz. and
20 in. long. Proud grandsparents
are Delmer and Lynda Stern of
Garden City, SD.
Dawsyon Kay, daughter of Shaun and Brooke
Edwards of Fair Grove, MO, was born April 7,
2016. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19.5
in. Proud grandparents are Emmett and Debbie
Edwards and Bart and Brenda Brackman.
Mark & Sheryl Leonard, Holstein, Iowa
721-368-2611 n 712-368-2356 n www.leonardlimousin.com
“Performance Is Our Trademark Since 1969”
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Junior Beat
Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO, won a $10,000 scholarship from the Nebraska
Cattlemen’s Classic. Caitlyn was presented the award from the Nebraska
Cattlemen’s Classic Board of Directors, George Janning, Keith Stafford and
Randy Lenz, all from Kearney, NE.
Minnesota Junior Limousin Association members who attended the MN annual meeting in Litchfield
March 12 were: (back row) Julia Biscoe, Branstyn Peterson, Justus Moser, Junior Advisors Jon and
Lori Moser, Casey Fanta; (front row); Anna Johnson, Wiley Fanta, and Joanna Moser.
Wisconsin Junior advisor Amy Mitchell congratulated
Blane Keyes of Knapp for being selected Wisconsin
Outstanding Junior for 2016.
oanna Moser, daughter of Jon and Lori Moser
of Morris, Minnesota, received the Heartland
Limousin Association scholarship at the HLA
annual meeting and banquet February 16, 2016.
She is a senior at Morris High School and
plans to pursue a degree in Agricultural
Congratulations to Joanna Moser of Morris, MN,
upon being selected as the 2016 recipient of the
HLA scholarship.
Business with a minor in Animal Science at
South Dakota State University in Brookings
this fall. Her future goals are to return to
her rural community with a job involving
agriculture. She said she would like to spend
time in the schools, educating students on the
source of their food.
Joanna is involved with her local FFA and
4-H clubs, serving in a variety of offices. She has
competed in several FFA Career Development
Events including Market Plan at the national
convention. In addition, she is currently serving
as secretary of the Minnesota Junior Limousin
Association. Joanna enjoys showing cattle, sheep
and pigs at the local, state, regional and national
levels. She stated that exhibiting cattle has
allowed her to network with many people from
across the country.
She was selected as the West Central Cattleman’s
Association Beef Princess and she received the
Riverview Ag Advocate Scholarship. Joanna said
that she has been able to promote the beef industry
through both of these organizations.
Class of
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Congratulations
Joanna Moser Receives
Heartland Scholarship
Junior Beat
Collin Ochsner of Kersey, CO, was ready for the Nancy Hunt’s chili after showing
Limousin bulls at the Cattlemen’s Classic show in Kearney, NE.
Leah Kozroski of Gull Lake, SK, bid and
bought two bulls for her grandfather and
dad. She was a pro at bidding.
Alexa Montagne, Elk Point, SD, had the grand champion Limousin
heifer in Rings A and B at the Jackrabbit Memorial Show in Brookings,
SD, February 27 and 28. JGLT California Girl is a 6/1/15 daughter of
JGLT Zorro 205Z out of CJSL Xtra Special 0355X.
Cayden Davis of Garnett, KS, proudly
wears his GV Limousin cap at the GV sale
in Garnett.
Jordyn Keyes of Knapp,
WI, showed benefit items
up for auction to the crowd
assembled at the Wisconsin
annual meeting in Sparta.
Morrie Gilkersen (5) and cousin Sully Sperl helped their grandfather
Bob Sperl purchase three bulls at the Wieczorek Sale near Mt. Vernon,
SD. Coloring was just a pastime.
Iowa juniors Kaitlyn Boyer, Katie
Walrod, Sarah Al-Mazroa, and
Bailey Walrod had a great time at
the Iowa Beef Expo in February.
Twins Emery and Levi Marthaler of
Hastings, MN, attended Grandpa
Jerry’s bull sale in Morris, MN,
April 1. They are Jake and Rachel
(Wulf) Marthaler’s children.
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Iowa News…
Field Day Set for Dunlap
M
A Supreme
THANK YOU
embers of the Iowa Junior
Limousin Association will
travel to Dunlap, Iowa, for their
annual field day. The event will take
place June 4-5, 2016, at the Harrison
County Fairgrounds. They are
asking for board members to arrive
Friday, June 3 to help with the setup, preparation in the barns, and the
show ring.
There will be a meal Saturday
evening for all juniors, their families,
and other Limousin friends. Everyone
is asked to bring bars or cookies for
the meal and the weekend activities.
The Iowa junior association and
will have a meeting following the
meal. At this time, the juniors will be
discussing the Heartland Regional
Show and preparing for the NALJA
show in Lexington, Kentucky, in July.
The show will begin at 9:00
a.m. Sunday, June 5. Entry forms
available on the ILA website: www.
iowalimousin.org or by contacting
Brenda Anderson, junior advisor,
at 641/512-7423 or ganderson@
comm1net.net.
Thank You
We thank everyone who helped
with the Heartland Limousin
Association banquet February 16
and the chili feed the day of the Expo
Sale. We appreciate all who brought
cookies and bars. It is nice to have so
many willing workers!
We also thank Bob Bosch
of Indianola for serving as the
Limousin breed representative to
the Iowa Beef Expo.
Jordan Straight Muxfeldt
Fundraiser
The IJLA will
be
selling
t-shirts ($15/
shirt)
this
summer
in
remembrance
of Jordan (Straight)
Muxfeldt.
All
proceeds from the
shirts will be given
to Shane and Wayde Muxfeldt. Shirts
will be sold at various state field day
events, the Heartland Regional Show in
Springfield, Missouri, and the National
We were honored to exhibit the Supreme Champion Bull
at the 25th Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic.
ALYN Big Shot 495B represents 40 years of breeding,
tracing all the way back to one of the first Limousin cows
I purchased in 1976.
We thank fellow Limousin breeder, Russell Johnson for his
purchase of Big Shot and trust that he will have a positive
impact on his herd in Sebeka, Minnesota. We also extend
our sincere appreciation to Tom Hansen and Kirk Bader for
purchasing our other consignments at this year’s Classic!
Kevin and Julie
Caitlyn, Ashlyn & Collin Ochsner
30300 WCR 388 • Kersey, CO 80644
H: 970-351-6008 • M: 970-396-5525
tenderleanbeef@hughes.net
Only 60 minutes north of Denver.
Junior Limousin Show and Congress
in Lexington, Kentucky. If you would
like to purchase a t-shirt to support
the family, but do not plan to attend
any of the listed events, contact Brenda
Anderson by e-mail: ganderson@
comm1net.net, or cell 641/512-7423.
She will make arrangements to get you
a shirt!
In addition to the t-shirts, the IJLA
will also sell rubber bracelets that
have #ShowingForJordan 3/14/16
printed on them at all the above
listed events. Cost for each bracelet is
$3 and all proceeds will also be given
to Shane and Wayde Muxfeldt.
Juniors Participate in Beef
Expo Junior Show
The Iowa Junior Market Animal
and Breeding Heifer Shows were held
Saturday and Sunday, February 20-21,
2016 in Des Moines. The Limousin
juniors who exhibited and took home
grand or reserve grand champion
titles were: Derek Anderson of
Garner, grand champion steer; Nick
Duckett of Grimes, reserve grand
champion steer; Mara Anderson of
Garner, grand champion heifer; Kylie
Anderson of Garner, reserve grand
champion heifer; Reece Thoreson
of Knoxville, grand champion LimFlex heifer; and Anna Radcliff of
Eldridge, reserve grand champion
Lim-Flex heifer.
State Fair
The 2016 Iowa State Fair Limousin
open show will be Monday, August
15 at 8:00 a.m. The cattle may arrive
by 8:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13 and
they must be in by noon on that day.
The cattle will be released after the
show on Monday.
Timber Stream Cattle Co. Named
Iowa Commercial Producer of the Year
Josh focused on his
career in the bank.
In November of
2014, Josh and his
family purchased
a 1,000-acre ranch
located 20 miles
from his home,
in the middle of
corn country. The
ranch is located
in the Loess Hills/
Bluffs, just south of
Josh and son, Dane, Guttau of Treynor, IA, receiving the Council Bluffs, Iowa.
ILA plaque upon their selection of the 2016 Commercial He discovered the
Producer of the Year from Dean Summerbell.
land he bought was
originally settled by
Josh Guttau, Timber Stream Cattle
Co. of Treynor, Iowa, was named 2016 his fourth great-grandfather and his
Commercial Producer of the Year. He great-grandmother had grown up in
was presented with a plaque and jacket the house. An old public cemetery is
at the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin Sale located on the land and some of his
distant relatives are buried there.
February 17 in Des Moines.
Josh now has the privilege of using
Timber Stream Cattle Co. started
his
Animal Science and Agronomy
in 1990 when Josh was an 8th
grade student. He kept his first 4-H degree to manage the 500-head
breeding heifer he got from his uncle’s of commercial Angus x Limousin
commercial herd. From that beginning, cowherd. Josh has purchased several
bulls from Iowa Beef Expo Limousin
his herd grew to 12 cows.
Josh went on to study Animal consignors the last two years. He
Science and Agronomy at Iowa State stated that he likes the ease of calving
University in Ames. At this time he and increased performance of his calf
built his herd to 40 cows. By the time crop.
He enjoys spending time with his
he had graduated in 2001, the herd had
wife,
Shelly, and children Shianne, 18,
expanded to 75 head. Although his
field of study was in Animal Science, Joslyn, 11, Dane, 8, and Tessa, 1. He
also has volunteered on a number of
he went into the banking business.
He felt his cattle needed more community, charitable and industry
growth and muscle. As a result, he boards. Josh has taught at the Graduate
purchased his first Limousin bulls School of banking-Colorado since
from Roger and Ann Vorthmann of 2001 in addition to his volunteer work
Treynor. At this time, his brother-in- in his community.
law was taking care of the cattle while
In Memoriam
Jordan Linn (Straight) Muxfeldt,
27, of Logan, Iowa, passed away
March 14, 2016, due to a tragic
accident. She is the daughter of
Jay and Lori Straight of Straight
Limousin, Logan. Her twin babies,
Whitley Leah and Waylon Jay, were
also welcomed into God’s loving
arms that day. Services were held
March 21, 2016, at the Christian
Church Family Life Center in Logan.
She graduated from LoganMagnolia High School in 2006 and
attended Iowa State University.
Jordan loved to work with and show
cattle as well as riding her horse. She
served on the National Limousin
Show Committee, which helps line up
shows and judges. In 2014, Jordan was
elected as the “Herdsman of the Year”
at the National Western Stock Show in
Denver, Colorado.
Jordan won many grand and reserve
grand champion banners over the
years. Her first NALJA banner came at
the 2003 show in Springfield, Missouri.
She took home the reserve grand
champion title with her purebred
female, JSTH Angel’s Centerfold. In
2007, she took home the reserve grand
champion banner at the show in West
Monroe, Louisiana, with SL Dream
Walkin. SL Luck Be A Lady was lucky
for Jordan in 2010 when she took
home the reserve grand champion
banner in Hutchinson, Kansas. She
also won banners with her purebred
bulls. In 2007, at the show in West
Monroe, Louisiana, she had the grand
champion bull with SL Thunder
Struck. She followed up in 2008 with
the reserve grand champion bull at the
show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with
SL Tradewind.
One of the highlights of her career
in the show ring was taking home
the Showmanship titles. In 2003,
she won the Intermediate Division
banner in Springfield, Missouri, and
in 2010 took home the Senior Division
Showmanship title at the NALJA Show
in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was an
active member of the Iowa Junior and
Senior Limousin Associations. Jordan
also served as a mentor to many
young people just starting out showing
Limousin cattle.
Three years ago Jordan began raising
and showing Miniature Australian
Shepherds. At her first National Dog
Show, she and her dog were recognized
as the National Grand Champion.
Jordan helped start the Iowa Miniature
Australian Shepherd Association.
Jordan was preceded in death by her
son, Westyn Muxfeldt; grandfathers,
Jack Straight and Robert Pond; and
niece, Jaylee Myer.
She is survived by her husband,
Shane
Muxfeldt; son, Wayde;
parents, Jay and Lori Straight; two
grandmothers, Sondra Straight and
Rosemary Pond; siblings, Jamie
(Scott) Myer, Jenelle (Adam) Kline
and Jackson Straight (fiancé, Cheyann
Shelton), all of Logan, IA and Brian
Bauer of Marshfield, MO. She is also
survived by parents-in-law, Scott
and Leah Muxfeldt of Logan, IA;
brother-in-law, Reid (Julia) Muxfeldt
of Benson, MN; nieces and nephews
Brayton, Brendyn and Bryce Myer;
Brooklyn, Karsyn, Hudsyn, and Dixsyn
Kline, baby girl Straight; and many
other relatives and friends.
ATTENTION HLA JUNIORS
NALJA HAS OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINES COMING UP.
DEADLINES…
MAY 15
Go to www.NALF.org
(click on Juniors)
NALJA Board of Directors applications
POWER Conference sign up
NALJA Awards of Excellence Scholarship
Leonard & Vi Wulf Scholarship
Ron & Carolyn Holland Scholarship
or call Katie Campbell
303.220.1693 ext 43
Donna Etherton Limi Boosters Scholarship
Limi Booster Grant Applications
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Iowa Holds 40th Beef Expo in Des Moines
Iowa celebrated a banner anniversary holding
their 40th Beef Expo in Des Moines February 1421, 2016, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The Iowa
Limousin Association participated in the Expo with
their bull and female show February 16 and the sale
February 17.
Consignors from Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,
Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin brought 38
bulls and 15 females to the Expo.
Joel Edge of West Liberty, Iowa, judged the saleorder show. He named SL Copperhead Road
consigned by Straight Limousin of Logan, IA, as the
grand champion Lim-Flex bull. He is a 2/2/15 black,
double polled 75% Lim-Flex son of EF Xcessive
Force out of SL Lady Gone Right.
RGMA Crossfire 9519C, a 2/14/15 double black,
double polled 50% Lim-Flex son of S A V Brilliance
8077 out of RGMA Gianna 5109W was selected as
the reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull. He was
consigned by Anderson Limousin of Garner, IA.
The grand champion purebred bull was consigned
by Shelby Skinner of Bolivar, MO. SHSK Clark
Griswold 502C is a 2/17/15 homozygous black,
polled son of MAGS Xyloid out of CJSL Whispering
Wind 9049.
The reserve grand champion purebred bull was
VL Captain Morgan 542C, a 3/25/15 homozygous
black, homozygous polled son of Alter Ego out of
VL Zaida 226Z. He was consigned by Vorthmann
Limousin of Treynor, IA.
The grand champion Lim-Flex female was
SHSK Charlotte, a 2/16/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled 46% Lim-Flex daughter of
OKSU Emblazon 3403 out of SHSK Rosie. She was
consigned by Shelby Skinner of Bolivar, MO.
The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex female was
consigned by Chris Herman of Herman Farms,
Hastings, MN. CHHF Bella 406B is a 4/15/14 black,
polled, 50% Lim-Flex daughter of B C Lookout 7024
out of DVFC Major Bonus 308R.
The grand champion purebred female was JDYE
Charming, a 5/1/15 black, polled daughter of
MAGS Aviator out of MDRC Rockin 5775. She was
consigned by Jordan Dye of Paola, KS.
Taking home the reserve grand champion banner
in the purebred female show was SHSK Clara, a
1/5/15 black, polled daughter of MAGS Xyloid out of
CJSL Whispering Wind 9049 consigned by Shelby
Skinner of Boliver, MO.
Sale
Guttau also purchased KTBO Billy Bob 30B, a
9/3/14 double black, double polled son of Wulfs
Yankee K689Y out of VL Why Not for $6,600.
This bull was consigned by Kaitlyn Boyer of
Weldon, Iowa.
Vorthmann Limousin consigned VL Cuervo 544C,
a 4/3/15 red, double polled son of PBRS Equinox
161Y out of MAGS Xulla. Josh Guttau had the final
bid of $5,750 on this bull.
Two females consigned by Shelby Skinner brought
$6,000 each. The grand champion Lim-Flex female
was purchased by Reese Thorsen of Knoxville,
IA. The other $6,000 female was the reserve grand
champion Lim-Flex. She was purchased by Eric
Snyder of Windrow Farms, Hastings, Minnesota.
Richard Torelson of Forest City, Iowa, had the final
bid of $5,000 on VL Cleopatra 501C, a 1/1/15 double
black, double polled daughter of MAGS Xukalani out
of VL Xclusive consigned by Vorthmann Limousin.
Show
The top-selling bull was the grand champion
Lim-Flex consigned by Straight Limousin.
Ludwig Limousin of Hartford City, Indiana, had
the final bid of $7,750 for one-half semen interest
and full possession.
The grand champion purebred bull, consigned
by Shelby Skinner, brought $7,500 from Legacy
Limousin of Witt, Illinois.
Also bringing $7,500 was the reserve grand
champion purebred bull consigned by Vorthmann
Limousin. He was purchased by Josh Guttau of
Timber Stream Cattle Co., Treynor, IA.
Averages:
38 Bulls......................... $3,807
15 Females.................... $3,413
Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth
Sale Management: Iowa Limousin Association
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Joel Edge of West Liberty, IA, judged the Iowa Beef
Expo Limousin sale-order show in Des Moines.
Bob Bosch of Indianola, IA, appreciated the bid of
Matt Plummer and DeeJay Langel from Bronson, IA,
on one of his consigned bulls.
The Limousin alley was full of prospective buyers at
the Iowa Beef Expo February 17.
Congratulations to Mormon Trail Farms of Weldon,
IA, for their selection as Iowa Limousin Seedstock
Producer of the Year. Amy, Konrad, Kasey, Kaitlyn
and Jason Boyer were presented the plaque by Ann
Vorthmann, Limousin sale manager, at the Iowa
Beef Expo.
Robert Hamel of Dorchester, IA, purchased bulls at
the Iowa Beef Expo in Des Moines.
Josh Gutteau, Treynor, IA, Iowa’s Commercial
Producer of the Year for 2016, was the volume buyer
of 10 Limousin bulls at the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin
Sale. His son, Dane, attended the sale with him.
IT JUST GOT
BIG TIMER
Calving-Ease. Docility. Milk. Growth
SEMEN $40
Contact LIMI-Gene
or Grassroots Genetics
Bosch Farms
Bob and Mary Bosch
16864 Fulton • Indianola, Iowa 50125
515/491-9163-Bob, cell
Brian Hait • 515/229-4030, cell
limibosch@gmail.com
www.boschlimousin.com
Wulfs BIG TIMER 2004B
Feb. 2014 - HP/DB - Purebred
Sire: Wulfs Sirloin 3172S Dam: Wulfs Zadie 2004Z
Owned with Wulf Cattle
CE BW WW YW MK CM SC
12 -1.0 76 101 31 9 0.3
DC YG CW RE MB $MI
27 -.16 23 .90 -.07 51
Our newest herd sire is BIG TIMER. We are
talking heifer-bull potential with a well-rounded
set of EPDs. His design is appealing with a deep
flank, soggy middle and a shoulder that blends
nicely into his clean front end. His pedigree
reads like a who’s who in the Limousin business
which gives you that predictability cattlemen
like and demand. Give this young sire the
opportunity to make a difference in your next
calf crop. You’ll see a BIG TIMER difference.
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Kansas News…
Junior Field Day in Garnett
M
embers of the Kansas Junior
Limousin Association will hold
their annual field day May 21, 2016,
at the Anderson Co. Fairgrounds in
Garnett. The show will begin at 2:00
p.m. followed by a meal for all juniors,
their families, friends and other
Limousin enthusiasts.
The day begins with the 22nd
Annual Grand Finale Spring Beef Show
with the Kansas Field Day to follow.
The judge will be Clint Woodrow from
Emporia, Kansas.
We thank the Ratliff family for
providing the roast beef and cheesy
potatoes and the Richardson family
for the baked beans and rolls for the
dinner Saturday evening, May 21. All
members are asked to bring a salad and
a dessert. Drinks, plates and utensils
will be provided.
The hotel in Garnett is full due to a
wedding. As a result, the nearest motels
will be in Ottawa.
Grand Finale Spring Beef Show
The 22nd annual show will be
Saturday, May 21 at the Anderson Co.
Fairgrounds in Garnett. The entry
fee is $20/head before May 13 or $30
after May 13. Steers and heifers must
be owned and shown by the exhibitor.
Exhibitors must be 19 years of age
or under as of January 1, 2016. Outof-state cattle must have registration
papers and health papers current
within 30 days.
The barns open at 5:00 p.m. Friday,
May 20. Steers will be weighed-in and
heifers checked-in from 7:00-8:30 a.m.
Judging begins with the heifers at 10:00
a.m. Saturday morning. Generators are
encouraged, but they must be placed
outside the barn.
The grand champion steer and the
supreme champion heifer will each
receive a $300 cash prize, the reserve
champion steer and the reserve
champion heifer will take home $200
each. A total of 75 percent of the entry
fees will be paid back in class winnings.
For additional information, contact Jeff
Gillespie at 785/448-4920 (call or text) or
send an e-mail to jgillespie@usd365.org.
Kansas Breeders at NWSS
The Kansas Limousin Association
was well represented at the National
Western Stock Show in Denver
in January. Schilling Limousin of
Edson exhibited cattle in the open
show on the Hill and took home the
reserve grand champion banner in
the bull show.
Ashlee Corns of Eureka swept the
banners in the junior show with her
purebred females, taking both the grand
and reserve grand champion banners.
A class winner in the junior show
with his purebred female was Tanner
Walden of Tonganoxie. In the LimFlex female show, class winners were
Eva Hinrichsen of Westmoreland and
Garrett Walden of Tonganoxie. Morgan
Wise of Topeka won a class in the open
show with her female.
Ratliff Wins Supreme Title
Madison Ratliff of Westphalia, Kansas, swept two rings to be
named supreme champion female at the KSU AGR Block and
Bridle Kick-Off Show in Hutchinson, Kansas, February 26-28, 2016.
Her heifer is Riverstone Charmed 50C, a 1/31/2015 black, polled,
purebred sired by TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X out of HSF Your
Fantasy. They beat out 185 other heifers for this honor.
Minnesota News…
Annual Meeting Held in Litchfield
M
embers of the Minnesota
Limousin Association (MLA)
gathered at the VFW Club in Litchfield
Saturday, March 12, 2016, for their
annual meeting, banquet and benefit
auction. The day began with a social
hour followed by a delicious dinner.
Roger Wagner welcomed everyone to
the meeting, introduced veterans in
attendance as well as guests. Following
the meal, Mark and Sharilyn Willette,
secretary/treasurer, read the minutes
and gave the treasurer’s report.
A report was given on the 2015
Heartland Junior Regional Show held
in Fairmont. A special thanks was
given to Merle Anderson, Don Biscoe,
the Dohrmann family, John and Alice
Goelz, Brad Kaiser, the Moser family,
Roger and Donna Potter, Phyllis
Smith, Roger and Nancy Wagner and
Mark and Sharilyn Willette for their
generous donation toward the Friday
evening meal. We also thank Ag Star
and Big Gain Feeds for the paper
plates, silverware and napkins. We
appreciate everyone who helped serve
the meal and work on the day of the
show. It was a very successful weekend!
Don Biscoe gave a report on the 2015
Minnesota State Fair and the 4-H auction.
Kevin Bachmeier reported on the
2015 Minnesota Beef Expo. He also
stated that we are in need of a donation
heifer for the 2016 Beef Expo.
Branstyn Peterson of Gibbon, the
recipient of the Minnesota Youth Beef
Experience heifer donated by the Moser
family, talked about his experiences
working with cattle. He expressed his
appreciation for the donation and told
about his plans for the future.
Herman and Judy Symens presented
the 2016 MLA Commercial Producer
Branstyn Peterson, Gibbon, MN, gave
a presentation about the Minnesota
Youth Beef Experience Program at the
Minnesota Beef Expo.
of the Year award to Don and Bill
Biscoe of Green Acres Limousin,
Cottage Grove. Congratulations!
Junior News
Anna
Johnson,
Minnesota
junior association president and
secretary of the NALJA board of
directors, gave an update on the
activities of the juniors this past
year. She reported on the upcoming
Heartland Regional Show June 1011 in Springfield, Missouri, and the
NALJA Show July 8-14 in Lexington,
Kentucky. NALJA is also planning to
host another POWER Conference
in conjunction with the Gelbvieh
juniors. The dates for this year’s
conference in Manhattan, Kansas,
will be August 4-7, 2016.
The new officers for 2016 are Anna
Johnson, president; Wiley Fanta, vicepresident; Joanna Moser, secretary.
Continued on page 16
PINEGAR
LIMOUSIN’S
SAT., APRIL 30
1 p.m. • Springfield, Missouri
SELLING 25
ELITE SHOW HEIFERS
LOT 24
LOT 23
LOT 22
LOT 21
LOT 18
LOT 16
LOT 14
LOT 10
LOT 5
LOT 8
LOT 1A
TOLL FREE: 1-877-PINEGAR
LOT 3
Ed and Carol Pinegar, owners • 417/833-6784
850 W. Farm Rd. 56 • Springfield, MO 65803
Ty & Susie Heavin, farm managers • 417/833-2688
James Henderson, show cattle
MARKETING TEAM
AMERICAN CATTLE SERVICES - 580.581.7652
GRASSROOTS CONSULTING - 515.229.5227
HELTON CONSULTING - 256.962.0256
MC MARKETING MANAGEMENT - 402.350.3447
R&R MARKETING CO. - 615.330.2735
AUCTIONEER: C.K. “Sonny” Booth
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Minnesota News…
Continued from page 14
Board of Directors
Stampede, assorted tools, sweatshirts
and jackets, and fleece blankets.
We appreciate the support of
everyone who donated and/or bought
items on the sale. Your support helps
cover the expenses for the senior and
junior associations throughout the
upcoming year.
The terms for Casey Fanta and Don
Biscoe, members of the Minnesota
board of directors, expired. They were
both reelected to another three-year
term. The board then reelected the same
slate of officers from the previous year.
Thank You
We extend our thanks to Lonnie and
Susan Schatz of LeCenter. They have
served the past four years as junior advisors
for the Minnesota juniors. Although they
will still be involved breeding and showing
Limousin cattle, they are also busy with
other activities and felt like it was time to
turn the job over to someone else.
We are grateful that Jon and Lori
Moser along with Casey and Kelly Fanta
have taken on the job as junior advisors.
We know they will do a wonderful job
with our Minnesota youth.
State Fair
Members of the Minnesota Limousin Association Board of Directors: secretary/
treasurer Mark Willette, Merle Anderson, president Roger Wagner, Casey Fanta,
and vice president Don Biscoe.
Benefit Auction
The meeting concluded with a
benefit auction. We want to thank John
Goelz for serving as our auctioneer
and delighting the crowd with his
The Minnesota Limousin Association filled their
Commercial Producer Award Plaque with the
15th name.
“Ole and Lena” jokes.
A variety of items were sold at the
benefit auction including semen, cattle
supplies, boxes of meat, gift baskets, a
painting titled “Cattle on Range” and
another painting from the Calgary
A great meal was provided for the Minnesota Limousin Association
at the VFW Club in Litchfield.
Green Acres Named 2016 Minnesota
“Commercial Producer of the Year”
B
iscoe Green Acres Farm started
in 1967 when they purchased
Don’s grandparent’s farm in Cottage
Grove, Minnesota. At that time, his
grandfather had dairy cows and a few
Angus cow.
The family started with Hereford
bulls on their cows; however, they had
calving problems. In addition, they
also had issues with pinkeye, prolapsed
uteri and large teats that prevented the
calves from getting milk. At this point,
they thought they would get out of the
cattle business until a friend told them
that a Limousin bull would fix many of
the problems.
Don purchased his first Limousin
bull from Henry Bollum in Blue Earth,
Minnesota. From there he built a
Limousin herd along with his crossbred
herd. Don and his son, Bill, used bulls
and heifers from many great breeders
across the country including Wulf
Cattle of Morris, Minnesota; Express
Ranches of Yukon, Oklahoma; and
Symens Brothers of Amherst, South
Dakota. Don stated, “Herman Symens
Congratulations to Green Acres Farms of Cottage Grove, MN, upon being named the 2016 Minnesota Commercial Producer
of the Year. Presenting the award to Don, his son, Bill, and his granddaughter, Julia Biscoe were Herman and Judy Symens
representing the Heartland Limousin Association.
The 2016 Minnesota State Fair dates
are August 25-September 5 in St. Paul.
The Limousin show is scheduled for
Saturday, September 3, 2016. Check
their website for entry deadlines and
show dates: www.mnstatefair.org.
Congratulations to Roger and Nancy
Wagner of Milaca, MN, on their 50th
wedding anniversary.
steered me in the right direction along
the way.”
They have seen a big change in
their calf crop since using Limousin
genetics; greater rate of gain with
higher weaning weights, thicker
cattle with more muscle, and better
calving-ease.
Green Acres Farm has sold purebred
bulls and heifers over the years,
but most of their cattle is raised for
replacement or they go to the feedlot
where they use them for locker beef.
Others are marketed at the sale barn.
Bill, Don and Kathy’s son, does
most of the work with the cattle now.
He currently has over 250 head of
purebred Limousin and crossed Black
and Red Angus.
Don is a lifetime member of the
and has served as vice president on
the board of directors. In addition,
he was president of the Minnesota
Limousin Association and he is a
member of the Minnesota State Fair
4-H Livestock committee.
SAT., APRIL 30
1 p.m. • Springfield, Missouri
SELLING 61 LOTS
Pairs/Splits - Breds - Opens - Bulls
Pregnant Recips - Flush - Embryos
GENETICS BY…
B.F. Evans Farms - Brent Boyce Farms
Buck Ridge Limousin - Chisholm Trail Farms
Diamond Hill Cattle Co. - Mikah Edwards
Kautsch Limousin - Linhart Limousin
M&R Limousin - Owen Cattle Co.
P Bar S Ranch - Pinegar Limousin
Shelby Skinner - Sugar Bush Cattle
LOT 50
LOT 57
LOT 68
LOT 59
LOT 58
LOT 71
LOT 73
LOT 76
LOT 79
LOT 85
LOT 87
TOLL FREE: 1-877-PINEGAR
LOT 84B
Ed and Carol Pinegar, owners • 417/833-6784
850 W. Farm Rd. 56 • Springfield, MO 65803
Ty & Susie Heavin, farm managers • 417/833-2688
James Henderson, show cattle
MARKETING TEAM
AMERICAN CATTLE SERVICES - 580.581.7652
GRASSROOTS CONSULTING - 515.229.5227
HELTON CONSULTING - 256.962.0256
MC MARKETING MANAGEMENT - 402.350.3447
R&R MARKETING CO. - 615.330.2735
AUCTIONEER: C.K. “Sonny” Booth
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Missouri News…
Field Day
T
he Missouri Limousin Breeders
Association and the Missouri
Junior Limousin Association will hold
their annual field day the weekend of
June 10-12, 2016. The show will be
held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
in Springfield.
It will be a busy weekend with four
shows in three days. The MLBA junior
field day show will take place Friday
evening, June 10. Contact Brooke
Edwards or Susie Heavin for an entry
form or for further information about
the show.
The Heartland Regional Show,
hosted by the MLBA, will begin at
10:00 a.m. Saturday. We hope to have
a large contingent of Missouri juniors
take part in the regional show. Ed
Pinegar outlasted the bidding at the
Heartland benefit auction for the right
to put his Pinegar Limousin logo on
the sleeve of the HLA show shirts. We
appreciate Ed’s support of the juniors
and their shows!
Following the HLA regional show,
members of the Fullblood Alliance will
hold their national show. They expect a
large number of Fullblood breeders to
take part in this annual event.
The weekend will conclude with the
MLBA open show Sunday morning,
June 12. Juniors from Missouri as well
as other states are invited to come
and take part in the Missouri junior
and open shows, as well as the HLA
Regional Show.
Contact any board member or
check or the MLBA website at:
www.missourilimousinbreeders.org
for information or entry forms.
Headquarters Hotel
The headquarters hotel for the
HLA Regional and MLBA Field Day
is the LaQuinta Inn & Suites Airport
Plaza. Their address is 2445 N. Airport
Plaza Ave., Springfield, MO 65803.
Jerry Effertz Inducted into
North Dakota Ag Hall of Fame
J
erry Effertz of Velva, North Dakota,
was inducted into the North
Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame
March 12, 2016. The ceremony took
place during the 79th Annual North
Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.
Every year, the inductees are selected
Bulls
for
Sale
Fullblood & Purebred Limousin Bulls
VIGS 32X
Homozygous Polled Herd Sire
Black and Red, mostly
Polled. All bulls are
registered and performance
data and EPDs available
on request.
Registered Limousin
Heifers For Sale
Barnaud Limousin
Muscle. Performance. Efficiency.
Tim Barnaud (605) 639-3019
12129 Sagebrush Road, Nisland, SD
tbarnaud@barnaudlimousin.com
www.barnaudlimousin.com or Like Us on Facebook
by the North Dakota Agriculture
Hall of Fame Committee which is
comprised of agricultural groups and
organizations.
While attending graduate school
at North Dakota State University
(NDSU), Jerry started farming parttime with his mother, and in 1970 he
returned home to Velva to take over
the farming operation.
He started his beef herd through
crossbreeding and artificial insemination,
thus developing his purebred Limousin
herd. Today, his operation is known
as Effertz Black Butte Acres. They
are also home to Effertz Black Butte
Adventures, an agriculture and nature
tourism destination.
Jerry is a founding member of the
North Dakota Limousin Association,
has been a member of the North Dakota
Their phone number is 417/447-4466.
When making reservations, be sure
to mention that the block is under the
name Heartland Regional Show. The
rate is $95/night with either two queens
or a king with a sleeper sofa. The hotel
also has a complimentary hot breakfast.
State Fair
Mark your calendar for Friday and
Saturday, August 19 and 20, 2016.
Those are the dates for the Missouri
Limousin 4-H, FFA and open shows
at the state fair in Sedalia. At the time
of the printing of the Heart Beat, the
schedule and times for the shows
has not been posted. Check out the
Missouri State Fair website later in the
spring for up-to-date information and
entry forms.
Stockmen’s Association for over 50 years,
is a member of the North Dakota Beef
Commission and he is on the State Board
of Agriculture Research and Education.
In addition, he was involved with
the initiation of the North Dakota
Junior Beef Expo and the state Junior
Point Show Program.
In 2011, Jerry, along with a delegate
from the U.S. Meat Export Federation,
represented the U.S. beef industry on a
trade mission to the Pacific Rim.
His many honors include NDSU’s
Outstanding Agriculturist Award, AgriInternational Stockman of the Year, and
the GNDA Agriculture Award.
Jerry and his wife, Norma, are active
members of the Heartland Limousin
Association (HLA). Norma serves as a
member of the HLA board of directors
and was elected treasurer in 2016.
They will celebrate their 50th
anniversary this year and have two
daughters, Maria (Mike) Hanson of Velva
and Kayla (Craig) Kleven of Bismarck
and four grandchildren.
In Memoriam
Karla May Bohn, 55, of Sentinel
Butte, North Dakota, passed away
March 14, 2016, due to a tragic
accident. She is the wife of Tim Bohn,
a commercial cattlemen and longtime
user of Limousin genetics.
She was raised in Richardton, North
Dakota, attended college at North
Dakota State University, and graduated
from Dickinson State University with a
degree in business administration.
Karla worked at the Beach, North
Dakota, elementary school and in
the office at Home on the Range,
in addition to ranching alongside
her
husband.
She loved her
family, the animals
on the ranch,
and gardening.
She is survived by her husband,
Tim Bohn of Sentinel Butte; her
sons Christopher Bohn of Fargo,
North Dakota, and Dominic Bohn
of Sentinel Butte, North Dakota;
her in-laws, Ted and Thelma
Bohn, two brothers and two
sisters, and many other family
members and friends.
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Nebraska News…
Annual Meeting and Benefit Auction
Held in Kearney
M
ember of the Nebraska Limousin
Association and fellow breeders
from surrounding states gathered in
Kearney February 17, 2016, for their
annual meeting and benefit auction.
This was held in conjunction with
the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. The
Limousin portion of the show and sale
was Thursday, February 18.
The annual meeting took place
at the Country Inn & Suites,
headquarters for the Nebraska
Limousin Association. A variety of
desserts were served followed by the
meeting and benefit auction.
Gerald
Gustafson,
president,
welcomed the members and guests
to the meeting. He acknowledged the
fact that there were more people at this
year’s meeting than have been there for
several years and he thanked everyone
for coming to Kearney. Gerald also
serves as the Limousin representative
to the Nebraska State Fair.
Gwen Behrends, secretary/treasurer,
gave a report on the new herd books
that have been printed and are ready
The Nebraska Limousin Association held for distribution. She also explained
its annual meeting and benefit auction on that they would like to get more people
involved with the Nebraska website,
February 17th in Kearney, Nebraska.
www.nelimousin.org.
Dean Summerbell gave a report
on the Heartland activities. He
discussed the upcoming NALJA
show which will be held at the
Nebraska State Fairgrounds in
Grand Island the first week in July
2017. He showed a photo that will be
used as one method of raising funds
for miscellaneous expenses.
Chad Settje, ex-officio member of
the NALF board of directors, gave
a recap of his past six years serving
on the national board as well as
being president this past year. He
also discussed the various programs
offered by NALF, changes to the
website, the new EPDs we are using,
and changes that were made this past
year at Limousin World.
Benefit Auction
Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado,
served as the auctioneer again this
year. The association appreciates his
help with this annual event. Thanks!
A wide array of items were on hand
Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, CO, was
interviewed by Shalee Peters of KRBN
Rural Radio Network at the Nebraska
Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney February 18.
for the auction including semen, cattle
supplies, delicious bars, fudge and rolls,
a hunt and a stay in a cabin, jewelry and
a wine gift basket. The money raised
from this auction goes to help pay for
activities and advertising throughout
the upcoming year. Thanks to everyone
who donated and/or purchased items.
State Fair
The Limousin open show will be
Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the
state fairgrounds in Grand Island.
We hope to have a large contingent
of breeders exhibiting their cattle in
the show, as well as members in the
stands watching. Check out the state
fair website for entry forms and rules
concerning the show.
Leon Vogel Named Nebraska
Commercial Producer of the Year
L
eon and Janie Vogel of Gothenburg
were named the 2016 Commercial
Producer of the Year by the Nebraska
Limousin Association. The Vogels
received their award at the Cattlemen’s
Classic in Kearney February 18.
Vogel grew up near Gothenburg
and started his operation in 1972. He
purchased his first Limousin bull from
Sandhills Limousin in the 70s and has
used Limousin bulls on his Angusbased herd ever since. He has purchased
Limousin bulls from Straight Limousin
of Logan, Iowa; Schilling Limousin of
Edson, Kansas; and Nebraska breeders
Hunt Limousin Ranch, Amos Limousin
and Delmer Miller. Leon has built his
herd to 130 mother cows.
He markets his calves annually the
last of October at the Broken Bow,
Nebraska, sale barn where they are
typically purchased by a local feedlot.
Leon appreciates the ease of calving
and growth using Limousin genetics.
In 2012, he won the annual Pen of Five
championship held in conjunction
with the Cattlemen’s Classic with a pen
of Lim-Flex females.
One of the Vogels favorite past times,
is watching their granddaughters
exhibit their Lim-Flex steers in the
local and state FFA events.
Congratulations to the Vogels for
being selected for this prestigious honor.
Congratulations to Leon and
Janie Vogel of Gothenburg,
NE, for their selection as the
2016 Nebraska Limousin
Commercial Producer. Dean
Summerbell presented the
Vogels with their plaque
along with HLA Board
member Mark Nutter from
Thedford, NE.
YOUR SUPPORT
IS APPRECIATED
Our family would like to express our sincere thanks to the buyers,
bidders and friends who made our 35th annual production sale a
great success. The confidence shown in our breeding program is
gratifying as cattle sold to many repeat buyers, and into seven states.
Special thanks to the following people
and programs for their leading purchases…
Begert Limousin, Allison, TX • Daryl Crook, Rising City, NE
Behrands Family Limousin, Wymore, NE
Hansen Brothers: Dick Hansen & Rhonda Wollman, Harrold, SD
Bill Stoner, Miami, OK • Vermillion Ranch, Holden, MO
Along with the cattle go our best wishes for continued success with
your purchases, and we welcome you to the GV genetic family.
“The Brand of Commercial Appeal and Breeder Respect”
20217 NW Hwy. 31 • Garnett, KS 66032 • gvlimousin@gmail.com
Gene & Virginia Raymond • 785/448-3708 - 785/448-8026 cell
Arne & Stacy Hanson • 785/448-6142 - 785/448-8027 cell
Brandon Davis • 785/448-4310 - www.gvlimousin.com
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Ochsner Bull Reigns
Supreme at
Cattlemen’s Classic
The Limousin breed reigned Supreme for the
third year in a row at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s
Classic with their grand champion bull. The Classic
was held February 13-21, 2016, at the Buffalo
County Fairgrounds in Kearney. Consignors from
Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Colorado brought a
quality set of bulls and females for the 25th Annual
Cattlemen’s Classic.
Show
A panel of judges evaluated the grand champions from every breed Saturday, February 20. The Limousin
breed took home the Supreme title again this year with ALYN Big Shot, a 9/17/14 black, polled 50% Lim-Flex
son of Connealy Consensus 7229 out of KEVN Whiskey Lullaby. This champion Limousin bull was consigned
by Ochsner Limousin of Kersey, CO.
Mark Hoge of Macomb, Illinois, evaluated the
10 bulls and five females in the Limousin show.
Following his selection of the Ochsner bull, ALYN
Big Shot, as grand champion, he selected another
Ochsner consignment as reserve grand champion.
KEVN Castle Rock is a 2/4/15 black, polled 75%
Lim-Flex son of Englewood’s X Factor 170X out of
KEVN Xclusive 25X.
Sale
Bidding was brisk for the Limousin bulls and
females consigned by the eight consignors at the
2016 version of the Cattlemen’s Classic.
The top-selling bull was the grand champion and
went on to be the supreme champion, ALYN Big Shot,
consigned by Ochsner Limousin of Kersey, CO. Russell
Johnson of Sebeka, MN utilized the online bidding
component of the sale to buy the bull for $8,100.
The second high-selling bulling was another
consignment from Ochsner Limousin. KEVN
Copyright, a 3/1/15 black, polled 50% Lim-Flex
The grand champion female was BRAW Wildflower
508V, a 2/14/15 black daughter of LFLC ZZ Top 70Z
out of JCL Wildflower 501A. She was consigned by
Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska.
WACH 597C, a 2/8/15 black daughter of HUNT
Zacho Man 27Z out of WACH 797T consigned by
Wach Limousin of Wauneta, Nebraska, was selected
as the reserve grand champion female.
son of Connealy Consensus 7229 out of KEVN
Unbreakable 121U was purchased by Tom Hanson
of Wellfleet, NE for $6,250.
Cam Wieman of Arnold, NE purchased HUNT
Classic, a 3/2/15 black, scurred 50% Lim-Flex son
of Wulfs Stimulus 2009Z out of HUNT Why Not?
129W for $5,900.
Dan Hofer of Malta, MT, purchased Wulfs Car
Wash 2237C, a 3/20/15 black, polled percentage son
of Wulfs Zouave 8438Z out of Miss Wulfette 2237Z
for $5,750.
KEVN Castle Rock, a 2/4/15 black, polled 75%
Lim-Flex son of Englewood’s X Factor 170X out of
KEVN Xclusive 25X was purchased by Gary and
Kirk Bader of Palmer, NE for $5,700.
The champion female, BRAW Wildflower 508C
was purchased by Mitchell Schultz of Oxford, NE
for $3,100.
The volume buyer was Mitch Schultz purchasing
three head.
The champion Limousin bull drive at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney.
Averages:
10 Bulls........................................................ $5,095
5 Females..................................................... $2,120
Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks
Repeat buyers of Limousin genetics, Max and
Marjean Schultz of Oxford, NE, made their annual
trip to the Cattlemen’s Classic at Kearney and visited
with Charlie Hunt, also from Oxford.
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Nebraska Commercial Producer of the Year Leon
Vogel entered a Pen of Five Limousin crossed heifers
at the Cattlemen’s Classic pen show in Kearney.
Dan and Charlie Hunt of Hunt Limousin Ranch,
Oxford, NE, thank Cam and Makenna Weinman
of Arnold, NE, for purchasing their bull at the
Cattlemen’s Classic.
Mitch Schultz and his son, Maddex, of Oxford,
NE, purchased a Wulf Cattle consignment at the
Cattlemen’s Classic. Casey Fanta and his son, Wiley,
thanked the Schultz family for their purchase.
Loran Wach of Wauneta, NE, thanks Russell and
Jared Puls of Hoskins, NE, for purchasing his
reserve champion female at the Classic in Kearney.
Kevin and Collin Ochsner of Kersey, CO, thank Gary,
Curt, and Bo Bader of Palmer, NE, who were volume
buyers at the Limousin sale in Kearney.
Charlie and Nancy Hunt were recognized at the
Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney. Charlie was one
of the founding fathers of the Classic and has
supported it by consigning cattle for each of the last
25 years.
DOUBLE A LAND & CATTLE
HIGHLIGHTS for the...
40 LOTS SELL
Limousin » Lim-Flex
Red Angus » Angus » SimAngus
20 Show Heifers » 4 Proven Donors
15 Bred Females » 1 Semen Package
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Nevada, MO
3 Cedars Event Center
5 p.m.....Steak Dinner
6 p.m.....Auction
DALT 750C
Chisum Peterson
-------------------Commercial Bulls
For Sale Privately
Call Cole or Dennis.
KEITH KISSEE
AUCTIONEER:
SALE MANAGEMENT:
SEEDSTOCK CONSULTANTS
SPECIALIZED SALES
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kkseedstock@comcast.net
www.kkseedstock.com
DALT 900C
DALT 901C
DALT 750C
July 2015 » 75% LF » DP/DB
Wulfs Zero Dark Thirty x PBRS Up Town Girl
Open Heifer from Double A Land & Cattle
DALT 900C
Sept. 2015 » 50% LF » DP/DB
TYEJ-TNGC Formula One x MAGS Unsparing
DALT 901C
Dennis Alt - (913) 558-7966 • Cole Abele - (417) 684-0881
22286 W. 74th St. • Shawnee, KS 66227 • dennis@abelealtcattle.com
www.abelealtcattle.com • facebook.com/AbeleDoubleACattle
Sept. 2015 » 75% LF » HP/B
Wulfs Xcellsior X252X x DALT 941A
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South Dakota News…
Summer Spotlight Show
T
he 2016 South Dakota Summer
Spotlight Limousin Show will
take place Saturday, July 23, 2016, at
the South Dakota State Fairgrounds
in Huron.
All juniors who take part in the
various shows and activities must wear
the official t-shirt. Check the website
for the South Dakota Junior Point
Show (SDJPS) for more information
about this event.
The SDJPS was organized to
recognize youth who participate in
showing beef, sheep, swine and goats
throughout the state of South Dakota.
Exhibitors range in age from 8 to 21
and accumulate points at different
sanctioned shows across South Dakota.
Year-end awards are given out to the
top exhibitors during the South Dakota
State Fair.
State Fair
There are a lot of thrilling experiences
to have at the farm, from riding rides
to showing your cattle to taking in
your favorite concert. The theme for
the 2016 South Dakota State Fair is
“Thrills, Squeals and Ferris Wheels.”
People come to the fair each year for
a variety of reasons, with livestock
shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides
and entertainment. This year’s theme
reiterates the variety of events held
at the fair and generates excitement
around the experience that is signature
to the fair.
This year’s Limousin open show
and junior special show will be Friday,
September 2, 2016. More information
on the show schedules will be given at
a later date on the South Dakota State
Fair website.
Wulf Cattle Holds Low Stress
Cattle Handling Seminar
Dr. Tom Noffsinger, DVM, of
Binkelman, Nebraska, presented an
informative discussion on Low Stress
Cattle Handling Thursday evening,
March 31, 2016, at the Wulf Cattle
sale facility in Morris, Minnesota. This
event took place in conjunction with
the annual Wulf Opportunity Sale.
Noffsinger is known across the
country for his passion and enthusiasm
for working with feedyards and
ranches on low stress cattle handling.
More and more feedyards and ranches
are incorporating this philosophy
and production practice into daily
operations that benefit both cattle and
animal handlers.
Dr. Noffsinger believes that cattle
caregivers contribute to cattle well-being.
We have a responsibility to provide cattle
with physical comfort disease protection,
nutritional needs, and emotional
Dr. Tom Noffsinger, DVM, of
Binkelman, NE, gave a presentation on
the low stress cattle handling system
at the Wulf seminar March 31.
stability. Veterinarians understand
that physical and psychological stress
play important roles in cattle disease
resistance and performance levels.
Caretakers can be trained to realize
that all human contact with cattle
impacts the animal well-being. Human
contact can either create a very positive
impact or can create impact that can
devastate cattle health, performance
and safety for cattle and humans.
During his talk, Dr. Noffsinger
explained stockmanship, which is more
than just a relationship with cattle and
horses. He said it is the foundation
of animal health, performance and
profit potential. He also talked about
preparing calves for weaning, caregiver
responsibilities, and he gave reasons
why veterinarians are interested in lowstress handling. Dr. Noffsinger backed
up many of his points with short videos.
The evening concluded with a
question-and-answer session.
Jerry Wulf welcomed the crowd to the
pre-sale seminar.
SD Producers Hold Sales
Members of the South Dakota
Limousin Association held a number
of productions sales along with two
consignment sales in 2016. The sales were
successful and well attended. Producers
bringing cattle to consignment sales
and/or holding production sales in
South Dakota from January-April are:
Bar JZ, Buck Riley, Bruner Limousin,
DeRung Limousin, JLX Limousin,
Ludens Family Farm, Nolz Limousin,
Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, Rafter
RS Cattle, ROM’N Limousin, Schott
Limousin Ranch, Symens Brothers and
Wieczorek Limousin.
was aimed at leaving participants
with the confidence that they have
the opportunity to create unique
experiences and thrive in their selfdefined future through 4-H and FFA.
Alexa Montagne of Elk Point was a
member of the livestock judging team. She
qualified for this event by placing third in
the state 4-H contest held in Brookings
in September. The team placed fourth
overall. Alexa placed eighth in cattle, 12th
in reasons and 18th overall.
Congratulations Alexa
Twenty South Dakota 4-H youth
joined the more than 1,000 youth from
32 states including Alberta, Canada, at
the Western National Roundup January
7-10, 2016, in Denver, Colorado.
The Conference, now in its 96th year,
is held annually in conjunction with
the National Western Stock Show. This
year’s theme of “Mission Impossible”
The South Dakota Livestock Judging
Team members are John Keimig, SDSU
Extension 4-H Associate, Kyler Johnson,
Cooper Gordon, Alexa Montagne, Shaye
Jungswirth, and Falyn Hogg, SDSU
Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor.
Nolz Wins Award
Kaley Nolz of Mitchell, South Dakota, won the
High Point Upperclassman award at SDSU’s 93rd
Little International April 2 in Brookings, South
Dakota . To win the award, she had to accumulate
points throughout the entire event, her winnings
included first place honors in sheep showmanship,
ag sales, nursery landscape, floriculture and ag
business management, and second place honors
in dairy novice showmanship, dairy experienced
showmanship, and sheep fitting. She poses with
her biggest fan, her niece, Scarlett Radke.
In Memoriam
Dale Brooks, 76, of Aberdeen, South
Dakota, passed away February 24, 2016.
Services were held February 29 at the
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Dale graduated from high school in
Aberdeen and continued his education
at North Dakota State University,
where he earned a bachelor’s degree in
animal husbandry.
He spent most of his life on the ranch
near Mina, South Dakota. Dale and
his family raised Limousin cattle, and in
2006 he was named the Heartland and
South Dakota Commercial Producer of
the Year. Dale loved raising cattle and
being a steward of the environment.
He appreciated the opportunity to care
for the land before passing it on to the
next generation.
He
was
active in the
c o m m u n i t y.
He served on
the Pembrook
Township Board
for 34 years and
on the Edmunds County Extension
Board for five years.
He is survived by his wife, Linda,
daughter Brandi, stepsons Garret and
Scott Hulschof, stepsons Paul and David
Larson, grandchildren, three sisters, a
brother and many nieces and nephews.
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Nevada, MO
3 Cedars Event Center
5 p.m.....Steak Dinner
6 p.m.....Auction
40 LOTS SELL
Limousin » Lim-Flex
Red Angus » Angus » SimAngus
20 Show Heifers » 4 Proven Donors » 16 Bred Females
For more details, call: Cole Abele (417) 684-0881
KEITH KISSEE
AUCTIONEER: Chisum Peterson
SALE MANAGEMENT:
SEEDSTOCK CONSULTANTS
SPECIALIZED SALES
2300 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23220
Keith Kissee | Cell: 817.821.6263
Ph: 804.353.2220 | Fax: 804.353.2221
kkseedstock@comcast.net | www.kkseedstock.com
DALT 750C
July 2015 » 75% LF » DP/DB
Wulfs Zero Dark Thirty x PBRS Up Town Girl
DALT 900C
Sept. 2015 » 50% LF » DP/DB
TYEJ-TNGC Formula One x MAGS Unsparing
DALT 750C
DALT 900C
DALT 901C
Sept. 2015 » 75% LF » HP/B
Wulfs Xcellsior X252X x DALT 941A
TW ANNETTE 528C
Mar. 2015 » Red Angus
JKC Huckleberry 701 x Whitestone Robin T095
Open Heifer from Twin Willows Farm
DALT 901C
TW Annette 528C
XL BLACKCAP 2061 5065
Sept. 2015 » Angus
R B Tour Of Duty 177 x XL Blackcap 098 2061
Open Heifer from D Bar L Angus
TW SARA 450B
XL Blackcap 2061 5065
TW Sara 450B
Red Global Trust 21T x SBRX Z Touch Me
Bred 12/5/15 to KCC Pinnacle with
sexed heifer semen, due 9/12/16
from Twin Willows Farm
Jefferies MS
CHINOOK Y929
Bieber H Hughes W109 x Basin Chinook 8459
Donor » Open & Ready for Transplant
from Bachman Cattle Farms
Limolyn XILDA
Jefferies Ms Chinook Y929
Limolyn Xilda
Nov. 2010 » PB » HP/R
Anchor B “The Shmooze” x Limolyn New Trend
Selling one-half embryo interest
from Glendenning J Bar J Ranch
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Wisconsin News…
embers of the Limousin
Association of Wisconsin
(LAOW) attended the annual
meeting, banquet and benefit
auction Saturday, March 5, 2016, at
the Log Cabin in Bangor. The 26th
annual state sale was held the next
day, Sunday, March 6, at the Equity
Livestock Exchange in Sparta.
The Saturday evening activities
began with a social hour, which gave
everyone an opportunity to introduce
themselves to new faces and rekindle
old friendships. The large crowd of
in Grand Island, Nebraska. Heartland
is hosting this national show and
needs funds to cover extra costs.
Various places on the picture will
be sold, prints will also be for sale,
and the original oil painting will be
auctioned off.
Amy Mitchell, junior advisor,
Limousin enthusiasts enjoyed the presented the Outstanding Junior Award
delicious prime rib dinner with all to Blane Keyes of Knapp. He has attended
several junior shows this past year,
the trimmings.
John Franseen, LAOW president, representing the WI junior association
welcomed all members and guests. He and its members. Congratulations!
gave an overview of activities in the
Officers and Board Members
Limousin breed this past year.
Officers and members of the 2016
Bev Summerbell gave a report for
the Heartland Limousin Association. Limousin Association of Wisconsin
She discussed the upcoming HLA board of directors are John Franseen,
Regional Show in Springfield, president; Bart Mitchell, vice president;
Missouri. She also showed an example Adam Ausen, secretary; Mark Poirer,
of a picture that will be used as a treasurer; Wayne Peterson, ex-officio;
fundraiser for the 2017 NALJA Show and board members Andy Peterson,
Reid Mitchell of Boscobel, WI, was
all smiles at the WI banquet and
benefit auction.
Evelyn, 16-month-old granddaughter
of Lois Flock had a great time at the
WI banquet.
Annual Meeting and Sale Held
First Weekend in March
M
Brooke Mitchell of Boscobel, WI,
proudly displays an items at the
Wisconsin benefit auction.
Ken Schlimgen, Ben Holty and
Nate Ausen.
We thank these members for their
service to the association.
Benefit Auction
A variety of items were donated to
the benefit auction held immediately
following the annual meeting. Some
of the items on the auction included
semen, cattle supplies, several baskets
filled with interesting gifts, jewelry,
a wine and cheese box, table mats,
lottery tickets, and jackets/caps. John
Franseen and Bart Mitchell teamed up
to buy the mystery box.
Thanks to everyone who donated
and/or bought items on this year’s
benefit auction. The money raised
goes to support the association and its
activities throughout the year.
Bart and Amy Mitchell of Boscobel,
WI, enjoyed the prime rib banquet at
the Wisconsin annual meeting and
benefit auction March 5 in Sparta.
Franseen Wins
“Best of Show” Award
John Franseen of Hewitt’s Meat
Processing, Marshfield, Wisconsin,
won the Best of Show award at the
Wisconsin Association of Meat
Processors (WAMP) Convention in
Middleton, Wisconsin, for their SemiBoneless Ham.
They also received awards on
seven other products entered in the
competition including their Habanero
Mango Brats, Smoked Cheese Brats,
Braunschweiger,
Smoked
Beef,
Boneless Ham and Summer Sausage.
Their bologna received honorable
mention in the contest.
There were a total of 944 products
entered, making the WAMP product
show the largest of its kind in North
America. Congratulations John!
A large crowd attended the Wisconsin State Sale in Sparta March 6.
John Franseen (right) is pictured The sale offering in
with his father-in-law, Tom Tasse and Sparta drew a lot of
the trophy after the big win.
interested bidders.
LAG Industries LLC
Bart, Brenda, Bradley and Nicole Brackman are pleased to announce the opening of their new business,
LAG Industries LLC in La Monte, Missouri. LAG will manufacture custom livestock equipment such as
portable gates, continuous panels, alleyways, tubs, gates, feed bunks and much more. They also have a
CNC Plasma Table and CNC Plate Roller to enable them to make custom art work and signs. Join them
for their Grand Opening May 11, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at their facility: 19601 Highway 127,
La Monte, MO 65337 or call them for all your livestock needs at 660/347-5413.
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Limousin Association of Wisconsin Enjoys
Weekend in Sparta
Members of the Limousin Association of
Wisconsin gathered in Sparta March 5 and 6 to hold
their annual meeting, benefit auction, and sale. There
were six consignors from Wisconsin who sold cattle
March 6 at the Equity Livestock Market in Sparta.
The high-selling bull was MRL Claymaker 516
C consigned by Mill Road Limousin of Knapp,
Wisconsin. The 4/8/15 red, double polled purebred
son of ROMN Deadwood 147Z out of MRL Uno
860U was purchased by Brandon Kurth of White
Hall, Wisconsin, for $4,500.
Also bringing $4,500 was the Mill Road
consignment, MRL Coors Lite 555C, a 3/26/15
double black, double polled 75% Lim-Flex son of EF
Xcessive Force out of MRL At Home 316A. He was
purchased by Werner Farms of Stoddard, Wisconsin.
Another popular Mill Road consignment was
MRL B Good 464B. This 9/12/14 red, polled purebred
son of WZRK Prime Star 861P out of MRL Sunday
Best 611S sold to Thomas Aasmundrud of Clear
Lake, Wisconsin, for $4,250.
Former Wisconsin Commercial Producer of
the Year Roger and Ellie Stolt of Campbellsport,
Wisconsin, purchased Sprng Crks 3035C, a 3/11/15
double black, double polled 56% Lim-Flex son of
MAGS Zodiac out of Sprng Crks Destiny 3053A for
$4,200. He was consigned by Spring Creeks Cattle
Co. of Wauzeka, Wisconsin.
Mark Saari of Popular, Wisconsin, purchased MRL
B Train 462B consigned by Blane Keyes of Knapp,
Wisconsin. The 9/6/14 red, polled purebred son of
Beaver Brook Yoakum 580Y out of GPXL Zenith
brought $4,000.
Jerry and Jason Mootz of Dubuque, Iowa, and
Dennis Lenz of Zwingle, Iowa, were the volume
buyers, each purchasing three females.
Averages:
20 Bulls........................................................ $3,272
9 Open females............................................. $2,322
30 Bred females............................................ $2,315
Auctioneer: Joel Edge
Sale Management: Limousin Association
of Wisconsin
Iowa breeders Jerry Mootz of Dubuque and Dennis
Lenz of Zwingle purchased six heifers between them
at the Wisconsin State Sale.
Limousin Association of Wisconsin President John
Franseen welcomed the large crowd of bidders to
the state sale. Dean Summerbell discussed the
NALF Alliance with Tyson Foods.
Donnie and Monica Dohrn of Zumbrota purchased
two head at the Wisconsin State Sale.
Jeff and Cheryl Keyes of Mill Road Limousin, Knapp,
WI, thank Lindsay and Brandon Kurth of Whitehall,
WI, for purchasing the top-selling bull from Mill Road.
Jason Mootz of Dubuque, IA, was a volume buyer of
bred females from Kim Jorae of Baldwin, WI.
Fundraiser for 2017 NALJA Show in Grand Island
The Heartland Limousin Association has a
unique way to raise extra funds for the 2017 NALJA
show at the state fairgrounds in Grand Island,
Nebraska July 2-7. You can be part of a one-of-akind oil painting done by C.J. Brown.
There are several options for you to be a part of
An example of the portrait for the fundraising event for the 2017 NJLS&C to be held in Grand Island, NE.
the painting. You can be a featured “showman” in
the ring with your favorite female, you could be the
judge in the ring, a figure in the announcer’s stand,
a spectator in the stands, or a spectator standing
along with rail. There will also be a spot on the
painting for your farm/ranch or business sign.
All of the spots designed for the figures and signs
will be sold by early January 2017. At this time, all
buyers will be required to submit a photo which will
act as a model for our artist.
The fundraiser is open now and you can begin
purchasing your spot in the painting. The sponsor
banners will be sold for $500 and the price for the
person in the show ring with their female is $1,000.
Buyers of these spots will receive an artist print of
the painting. Currently, we have two of those spots
sold and all of the banners; however, we are going
to have a bid-off where you will have the option to
raise the bid on one of the spots or banners. We will
also be selling the artist prints of the painting.
For further information, contact Judy Symens of
Sisseton, South Dakota, or Norma Effertz of Velva,
North Dakota, co-chairs of this fundraising project.
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BULLS THAT WORK
MAGS Aviator
(HomoB,HomoPP)
CE: 14 (.45) BW: -0.8 (.56) WW: 76 (.40)
YW: 121 (.39) MK: 21 (.25) CM: 11 (.27)
SC: 1.1 (.26) DC: 18 (.15) CW: 40 (.34)
RE: .27 (.17) YG: .36 (.22) MB: .72 (.19) $MI: 76
Aviator is now on the market. This syndicated son of
$40 Winston was the high seller at the 2014 Magness sale.
Given his combination of stylish phenotype and tremendous
performance makes him a must-try sire. HOMO Black and HOMO Polled, he offers super
structure, calving-ease and carcass all in one package. Shoot for the sky, fly with Aviator.
SYES Backstage 466B
(HomoB,HomoP)
CE: 15 (.56) BW: -3.1 (.62) WW: 70 (.46)
YW: 95 (.56) MK: 27 (.5) CM: 6 (.54)
SC: 0.4 (.18) DC: 19 (.17) CW: 14 (.57)
RE: .41 (.54) YG: -.23 (.16) MB: -.08 (.71) $MI: 50
Backstage was the high seller at 2015 Symens Brothers and
$30 for good reason as he combines convenience traits, HOMO
Black, HOMO Polled and calving-ease with solid performance
and outstanding structure. Backstage should cross well on Rulons, Lodestars, Deuces and
Xcessive Forces. For a solid background in economics, look Backstage.
L7 Bellagio 4015B (R,HomoP)
CE: 9 (.31) BW: 0.6 (.34) WW: 68 (.30)
YW: 99 (.31) MK: 23 (.23) CM: 9 (.24)
SC: 0.2 (.25) DC: 20 (.17) CW: 29 (.26)
RE: .90 (.21) YG: -.32 (.22) MB: -.27 (.23) $MI: 43
Bellagio is a great example from one the springs top sire
$40 groups as this HOMO Polled son of Wulfs Xcellsior topped a
past Peterson’s L7 Bar sale. Great in growth, sound afoot and
loaded with muscle, Bellagio combines calving-ease, disposition, and maternal in a deep-bodied,
RED package. If you want to breed cattle that work for cattlemen, try your hand at the Bellagio.
LFLC Bank Account
701B (R,HomoP)
CE: 10 (.28) BW: -1.3 (.31) WW: 69 (.28)
YW: 102 (.28) MK: 27 (.18) CM: 9 (.19)
SC: .8 (.23) DC: 30 (.11) CW: 28 (.24)
RE: .86 (.16) YG: -.16 (.19) MB: .13 (.18) $MI: 57
Bank Account is one of the stoutest Red bulls around and this
$40 great purebred has the performance and EPDs to match his
outstanding phenotype. Deep bodied and thick, this young
grandson of Xtractor is out of a tremendous Ransom daughter giving him a solid footing of calving
ease, maternal and growth. If you need to make them red and better, check out Bank Account.
Fullblood Limousin Alliance
M
embers of the Fullblood
Limousin Alliance (FLA) met
April 23, 2016, at the Bass Pro Shop in
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. They held
a board meeting as well as a general
session for members.
Kentucky Farm Show
Several members of the FLA took
part in the National Farm Machinery
Show in Louisville, Kentucky, in
February. More than 300,000 attend
this show each year. Stephen and Emily
Haynes of A C H Holdings, Bowling
Green, Kentucky, set up a booth, had
informational material on display, and
visited with people from all over the
United States and Canada.
The Haynes family have represented
the Limousin breed at this show for the
past six years. They recently expanded
their single booth to a two-booth space
due to the large number of people who
stop by to talk about Limousin genetics.
The booth featured Limousin material,
as well as banners promoting both the
Fullblood and Limousin cattle.
This year the Haynes family invited
the Kentucky Limousin Breeders
Association (KLBA) to promote the
2016 National Limousin Junior Show
and Congress. It will be hosted by the
KLBA in Lexington, Kentucky July 8-14.
Ken and Jan Ragsdell of Rockin R
Ranch, Rolla, Missouri, also took part
in the show, selling their PureLean
Homegrown Limousin Snack Sticks.
Among the guests at the Limousin
booth were people from as far away as
Utah, Minnesota, Kansas, West Virginia,
and one family from Alaska. Schools in
Kentucky and Indiana let the children
out for a day so they could come to the
show and according to Ken Ragsdell,
they come by the bus loads.
Our Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Judy
McCutcheon of Saint Joe, Arkansas,
and her family on the death of her twin
sister February 26, 2016. We were also
saddened to learn of the sudden passing
of Terry Evans. HUNT Credentials 37C ET (R,HomoP)
CE: 8 (.44) BW: 1.4 (.50) WW: 83 (.33)
YW: 114 (.45) MK: 32 (.39) CM: 8 (.42)
SC: 0.7 (.14) DC: 28 (.17) CW: 35 (.45)
RE: .47 (.42) YG: -.01 (.11) MB: .06 (.60) $MI: 57
HUNT Credential was one of the most talked about bulls in
$30 Denver, and this outcross Homo Polled son of Hunt Testament
had good reason. Thick-made, with a great EPD profile,
Credential should sire cattle that have growth and thickness that commercial men desire. Check out
the Docility and Maternal, and think about the ways you can use a bull with these credentials.
WZRK Corvette 3009C
(HomoB,HomoP)
CE: 15 (.47) BW: 0.2 (53) WW: 84 (38)
YW: 118 (47) MK: 25 (39) CM: 67 (10)
SC: .88 (.06) DC: 26 (.10) CW: 36 (.47)
RE: .65 (.41) YG: -.16 (.11) MB: .03 (.60) $MI: 58
Corvette was the high seller at Wieczorek’s 2016 sale where
$40 Wulf Cattle added this awesome new herd-sire prospect.
Outcross and loaded with calving-ease on both sides,
Corvette also had top performance and a tremendous EPD profile. If you want a new HOMO
Black, HOMO Polled bull with a calving-ease heritage, take a ride in this Corvette.
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In Memoriam
Terry Evans, 71, of Chelsea,
Oklahoma, passed away suddenly
February 15, 2016. Services were held
February 19, 2016, at the Chelsea
Epworth United Methodist Church.
He grew up in Chelsea, attended
school there, and graduated from
Northeastern State University with a
master’s degree in Education. He also
held a Superintendent Degree from
Oklahoma University.
Terry was a teacher and coach in
the Claremore Public Schools. From
there he was a principal in Waurika
Public Schools and went on to become
the superintendent for the Achille
Public Schools before retiring from the
Warner Public Schools, where he was
both a principle and superintendent for
10 years.
He and his wife, Lynn, shared many
of the same interests and one that
brought them the most enjoyment
were their registered Limousin cattle.
Terry was a member of the Fullblood
Limousin Alliance and the North
American Limousin Foundation. In
2013 and 2014, they won the Grand
Champion
Fullblood
Limousin
Female award.
Terry is survived by his wife, Lynn;
children Scott (Lindsay) Evans, Lance
(Buffy) Evans, and Stacy EvansKing (Craig), several grandchildren,
a brother, and many other family
members and friends.
a great crowd
The HLA Banquet and Benefit Auction drew
socializing .
and
fun
of
ng
of Limousin breeders for an eveni
An unusual donation from
Dennis Karlsbroten and
Ben Holty was a Long
Horn skull. Thanks to John
Linhart who purchased the
Long Horns. One-half of
the proceeds went to the
Gary Sinese Foundation for
Paralyzed Veterans.
HLA board member
Norma Effertz
explained a new
fundraising project at
the HLA banquet in
Des Moines. Norma
and Judy Symens
are heading the
portrait project
featuring a lineup of
Limousin females.
A big thank you to Bob
and Mary Bosch of Indianola, IA,
who purchased the one-of-a-kind
quilt made and donated by Kim
Siders to the HLA benefit auction.
Thank you to
Dennis and Nancy Alt
of Shawnee, KS, for their
purchase of the four-hook coat
rack that was inlaid with turquoise
at the HLA benefit auction.
Thank You
Thank You to the Donors/Buyers at the HLA Benefit Auction
Grassroots Genetics, Holts Summit, MO
Anderson Limousin, Garner, IA
Harvest Barn, Osceola, IA
Andy Peterson, Hudson, WI
Hawkeye Breeders Service, Adel, IA
Ben Holty, Mabel, MN
Hermon Limousin, Carlisle, IA
Bob & Elaine Yackley, Onida, SD
Hunt Limousin Ranch, Oxford, NE
Bosch Farms, Indianola, IA
Jamie Smith & Leih Limousin, New Virginia, IA
Boyer Family Farm, Weldon, IA
Jay Langdeau, Fort Pierre, SD
Brian Darrington, Underwood, IA
John Linhart, Leon, IA
Bullis Creek Ranch, Wood Lake, NE
Kris Vogel, Hartley, IA
Butler Limousin, Lacona, IA
C.J. Brown, Lindenwood, IL
Krone North America Inc./Gregg Zurliene,
Clanton Creek Limousin, Peru, IA
Fairfield, IL
CTI, Leon, IA
Kyle & Terri Dye, Paola, KS
Dean & Bev Summerbell, East Bethel, MN
Landon Josten, Forrest City, IA
Deb Vorthmann, Silver City, IA
Leih Limousin, New Virginia, IA
Dennis Karlsbroten, Decorah, IA
Leonard Limousin, Holstein, IA
Diamond V Ranch, Selfridge, ND
LIMI-Gene, Sisseton, SD
Double A Limousin, Shawnee, KS
Linhart Limousin, Leon, IA
Duckett Limousin, Grimes, IA
Little Limousin, Eldon, MO
Dustin & Bridget Peck, Harrisonville, MO
Mary Quigley, Oklahoma City, OK
Effertz Black Butte Acres, Velva, ND
Midwest Marketer, Des Moines, IA
Flatland Limousin, Moorland, IA
Moser Limousin, Morris, MN
Franseen Limousin, Strafford, WI
Muir Embroidery, Jefferson, IA
Fritz Baier, Griswold, IA
Nichols Cryo Genetics, Maxwell, IA
Peterson Limousin, Osceola, WI
Pine Tree Acres, Parker, KS
Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO
Potter Livestock, Braddock, ND
RKS Cattle Co., Tipton, IA
Ramsey Printing, Ottawa, KS
Riverbend Cattle Co. - LeMars, IA
ROM’N Limousin, Arlington, SD
Sandhills Limousin, Thedford, NE
Schilling Limousin, Edson, KS
Shelby Skinner, Bolivar, MO
Shirley Symens, Amherst, SD
Straight Limousin, Logan, IA
Sullivan Supply, Dunlap, IA
Symens Brothers Limousin, Amherst, SD
Terri McClellan, Lantry, SD
Tom Rooney, Maxwell, IA
Treftz Limousin, Wetonka, SD
Vaughn Farms, Cavalier, ND
Venner Limousin, Breda, IA
Vorthmann Limousin, Treynor, IA
Wulf Cattle, Morris, MN
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Buyers gathered at the Boyer farm to evaluate and purchase bulls at their
Limousin sale March 13.
Places to go and a short
time to get there.
Baskets of fun await the bidders at the Wisconsin
benefit auction in Sparta.
I never
thought a
buyer would
purchase
bulls through
rose-colored
Easter eggs.
Dan Hunt of Oxford, NE received a Cabella’s gift
certificate from Bonita Lederer of the NE Cattlemen
for being Limousin “Breeder of the Day” at the
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic.
Dean Summerbell discusses the possibilities on the
GV sale catalog with Gwen Behrends of Lincoln, NE.
Limousin World Representative Andy Rest
discussed the bulls on display with Jay Straight of
Logan, IA, at the Linhart bull sale March 5.
Glenn Treftz and friend Lori Hill had a great
production sale at their new sale facility near
Wetonka, SD.
Snow and icy roads did not prevent buyers of Limousin
genetics from attending the Vaughn Sale in Napoleon,
ND, March 19.
Angie Osterloh and her son, Hank, of
Mobridge, SD, attended the Schott
sale in Mobridge. At the end of the
sale, Angie pulled the lucky buyer
number from a hat and that person
won a “free” bull.
Topline Limousin from Bridgeport,
TX, purchased four bulls from the
Linhart bull sale, Leon, IA .
Herman Symens of Sisseton, SD, discussed
the offering with Andy Rest of Limousin
World at the Bruner Sale in Madison, SD
It looks like Tom Vaughn of
Cavalier, ND, has the same
hairstyle as grandson Westin.
Those great pies showed up again at the Symens Brothers Sale in Amherst, SD.
Kevin Ochsner served as the
auctioneer for the Nebraska benefit
auction at their annual meeting in
Kearney. The caramel rolls made by
Nancy Hunt brought $135 and were
given to the consignors for their preshow breakfast the next morning.
Matt Bruner of White,
SD, approved the chili at
the Cattlemen’s Classic
in Kearney.
Kelly Yorga, JYF Limousin of Flintoff, SK,
compared notes with Butch Jochim of Selfridge,
ND, during the Wulf Opportunity Sale.
Russell Johnson of Sebeka, MN, purchased the
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Supreme Champion
bull from Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, CO.
Wisconsin Limousin President John
Franseen and Bart Mitchell teamed up to
purchase the surprise mystery box at the
Wisconsin benefit auction in Sparta.
North Dakotans Bruce Guthmiller of Robinson
and Tom Vaughn of Cavalier traveled to Flintoff,
SK for the JYF sale on February 29.
Herman Symens and his son, Jim, met up at the JYF
sale in Flintoff, SK. Jim traveled from Alberta, and
Herman came from South Dakota.
A full alley of buyers inspected the Limousin offering in Kearney at the
Cattlemen’s Classic on February 18.
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Jim Thomas of Flandreau, SD, and Brady
Rinehart of Highmore, SD, might be
discussing the rodeo changes at the Symens
Bros. sale in Amherst.
Dean Summerbell talked HLA business with Wayne
Peterson and his son, Andy, a member of the HLA
board, at the Symens Brothers Sale in Amherst.
Jerry and Pat Meek, Parker, KS, and their
granddaughter, Kaylee Gum, Pittsburg, KS,
attended the Pinegar Limousin sale March 19.
Charles and Anna Snow of Girard, KS, take
advantage of the sale barn café lunch prior
to the GV Sale.
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Heartland Sale Reports
Bar JZ Holds 65th Annual Production Sale
B
ar JZ Ranches of Holabird, South Dakota,
hosted their 65th annual “Excellence in Polled
Genetics” production sale, February 16, 2016.
By raising Polled Hereford, Limousin and LimFlex cattle, Don, Peg and Seth Zilverberg produce
bulls and females that meet the needs of many
crossbreeding systems. Their program seeks to
offer calving-ease bulls that grow well and maintain
superior carcass traits.
The top-selling Limousin bull was Bar JZ Alfalfa
682C, a 3/21/15 homozygous black, double polled
50% Lim-Flex son of TMCK Alfalfa 35X out of Bar
JZ Countess 175X. He was purchased by Jeremy
Larson of Tyler, Minnesota, for $7,250.
Dave Salathe of Harrold, South Dakota, had the
final bid of $6,000 on Bar JZ Atlantis 719C, a 3/28/15
homozygous black, polled 75% Lim-Flex son of Bar
JZ Atlantis 238A out of Bar JZ Future Level 263X.
Bar JZ Westward 766C, a 4/5/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled son of AHCC Westwind W544
out of Bar JZ Harmony 327Y was purchased by Casey
and Kelsey Meyer of Carson, North Dakota, for $5,750.
Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, purchased the
top-selling bred female for $3,750. Bar JZ Ursula
095B is a 3/13/14 double black, double polled 75%
Lim-Flex daughter of SYES User Friendly 524U out
of Bar JZ Stephanie 669Z .
The Limousin and Lim-Flex volume buyers were
Steffen Brothers, Derek McCloud, Casey and Kelsey
Meyer, and Earl and Jodi Parsons.
Dave Steffen of Steffen Brothers, Pierre, SD, was a
volume buyer at the Bar JZ sale.
Purchasing the top-selling Lim-Flex bull was
Jeremy Larson of Tyler, MN. He is pictured with
Brady Rinehart (right) of Pompadour Hills Ranch,
Highmore, SD, who also purchased a bull.
Rick King of Philip, SD, purchased a bull at Bar
JZ Ranch.
Averages:
52 Yearling Limousin/Lim-Flex Bulls............ $4,150
15 Limousin/Lim-Flex Bred Heifers.............. $2,770
Liberty Ranch Sale Report
L
iberty Ranch of Plainville, Kansas, held their
annual production sale February 13, 2016.
The ranch was established 32 years ago. Their
main goal was to create a product that would be
accepted by commercial and seedstock producers
alike. Liberty Ranch encompasses over 20,000 acres
of land.
The top-selling bull was MDCS Bobo 429B, a
2/27/14 red, double polled 75% Lim-Flex son of
MAGS Seymour. Peterson Ranch of Stockton, KS,
had the final bid of $11,250.
Mike Gyhra of Pawnee City, Nebraska, purchased
RRDC Barley 469B, a 3/11/14 double black,
homozygous polled 75% Lim-Flex son of JCL
Lodestar 27L for $10,000.
Also bringing $10,000 from Doug Keas was RRDC
Beefeater 533B, a red, homozygous polled 75% LimFlex son of MAGS Unreal.
Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, had the final
bid of $9,500 on RRDC Brandon 496B, a 2/23/14
double black, double polled son of MAGS Unreal.
RRDC Big Ben 538B, a 3/15/14 red, double polled
25% Lim-Flex son of RRDC Yander 1160Y was
purchased by Peterson Ranch for $9,250.
Three bred females all brought $4,500 from Salt
Creek Cattle & Genetics of Amber, Oklahoma.
RRDC LR Belle 121B is a 3/22/14 double black,
double polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of RRDC Yogi
27Y. RRDC LR Belle 207B is a 3/20/14 double black,
double polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of RRDC Yogi
27Y. RRDC LR Belle 155B is a 3/26/14 double black,
double polled 43% Lim-Flex daughter of AHCC
Zero In Z505.
Volume buyers were Jason and Jared Skelton of Larned,
Kansas, and Clayton Rohrer of Buffalo, Oklahoma.
Mike Smith, Liberty Ranch manager, and Roger
Comeau, Liberty Ranch owner, thank Gary Peterson
of Peterson Ranch of Stockton, KS, for his purchase
of the high-selling bull.
Mike Smith and Roger Comeau appreciated longtime
Liberty Ranch customers Rich Cockroft and Leland
Richards for their purchases of top bulls on the sale.
David Sexon and family bought bulls for their
Kansas operation. They are longtime Liberty
Ranch customers.
Averages:
124 Bulls...................................................... $4,640
48 Breds.......................................................2,237
13 Angus breds.............................................1,698
41 Commercial breds.....................................1,602
3 Horses.......................................................2,767
Sale Management: R&R Marketing
Sale Consultant: Grassroots Consulting
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Muscle Mattered at Treftz Sale near Aberdeen
G
lenn Treftz of Wetonka, South Dakota, held his
5th Annual “Where Muscle Still Matters” Sale
February 13, 2016, at his farm. A packed house filled
their new sale facility and bid aggressively on the 58
head offered.
Since Treftz began raising Limousin, they have put
emphasis on performance, easy-fleshing, docility and
muscle. They believe these traits are important for a
cowherd that is easy to maintain and be profitable.
The top-selling bull was TREF Commander 766C,
a 3/12/15 red, homozygous polled son of TREF
Zenith 570Z out of TREF Yakira 766Y. Diamond V
Ranch of Selfridge, North Dakota, had the final bid
of $16,500.
Greg and Meagan Smith of Marion, North Dakota,
purchased TREF Command Post 807C, a 3/15/15
black, homozygous polled son of ROMN Zingray
125Z out of TREF Zaylie 807C for $8,750.
John Soukup of Lesterville, South Dakota,
purchased TREF Chance 984C, a 4/4/15 red,
homozygous polled son of DLVL Aerosmith 329A
out of TREF Alexandria 984A for $8,500.
Also paying $8,500 was Dean Michaud of Clyde,
Kansas, for TREF Cinch Up 500C, a 3/3/15 red,
polled son of ROMN Zingray 125Z out of TREF
Wonderful 500W.
Butch Jochim of Diamond V Ranch struck again
purchasing TREF Boy Scout 728B, a 9/21/14 black,
homozygous polled son of ROMN Zingray 125Z out
of TREF Yippie 728Y for $7,500.
Milton Limesand of Marion, North Dakota,
purchased TREF Calvary 939C, a 2/16/15 red,
homozygous polled son of DLVL Aerosmith 329A
out of TREF Angelica 939A for $6750.
The high-selling open female was TREF Cara
124C, a 2/25/15 red, polled daughter of Wulfs
Amazing Bull T341A out of TREF Yo Momma
724Y purchased by Brad Schaler of Millstadt,
Illinois, for $3,500.
The sale’s volume buyer was Jody Babcock of Rand,
Colorado, who purchased six bulls.
James, Brandee and Brellan Leier from Dawson, ND,
purchased a top bull from the Treftz offering.
Thomas and Delbert Leonhardt of Mansfield, SD,
were buyers at the Treftz sale.
Pat and Jordan Leier of Tappan, ND, purchased bulls
from Glenn Treftz.
Doug and Aaron Henley of Britton, SD, purchased a
bull from the Treftz offering.
Dana Noot (right) of Marion,ND, and Nick and Sam
Noot of Kathryn, ND, purchased bulls.
Glenn Treftz (right) thanks John Soukup, the 2016
South Dakota Commercial Producer, of Lesterville,
SD, for purchasing a high-selling bull.
In Memoriam
Lindsay Michelle
(Freed) Weber, 27,
of
Bloomington,
Illinois, passed away
December 19, 2015,
after a battle with
cancer. The service
was held December
22 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Fairbury, Illinois. Lindsay was a 2006
Averages:
48 Bulls........................................................ $4,890
10 Open females........................................... $2,460
Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson
In Memoriam
graduate of Prairie Central High
School and obtained a bachelor’s
degree in Early Childhood Education.
She owned and operated Walk n
Roll, an in-home daycare. She is the
daughter of Ronald and Deborah
Freed. Lindsay is survived by her
husband, Cody, their son, Bentley, her
parents, brother, Jon, grandparents,
and other relatives and friends.
Faye Schmidle, 67, of Sugar Hill,
Georgia, passed away February 14,
2016. She is the sister of Herman
Symens of Symens Hills and LIMIGene, Sisseton, SD; and John, Paul
and Irwin Symens of Symens
Brothers, Amherst, SD. Funeral
services were held February 27, 2016
,at the Sugar Hill Church.
She is survived by her
husband, Craig Schmidle; son,
Steven Schmidle of Longmont,
CO; daughters Sara Erskine of
Germantown, TN, and Suzanne
Schmidle of Stone Mountain, GA;
grandchildren Wyatt and Pomona
Schmidle and Thomas Erskine and
many relatives and friends.
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GV Limousin Holds 35th Annual Production Sale
G
V Limousin held their 35th Annual
Production Sale February 20, 2016, at the
Anderson County Sales Co. in Garnett, Kansas. The
buyers enjoyed looking at the cattle on a day where
the temperatures reached 72 degrees. That is most
unusual for a sale in February.
A standing-room-only crowd packed the sale
barn to evaluate and purchase a stout set of bulls and
females. Gene and Virginia Raymond, along with
Arne and Stacy Hanson, are committed to creating
genetics that work in both commercial and purebred
herds. Their philosophy is to balance all economically
important traits at optimum levels.
Three bulls topped the sale, each bringing $8,000.
GV Xcellsior 859B, a 3/30/14 red, homozygous
polled son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of GV Ms
Ransom 912W was purchased by Rhonda Wollman
and Hansen Brothers of Harrold, South Dakota.
Stoner Ranch of Miami, Oklahoma, purchased
the other two $8,000 bulls. GV Rodemaster 926B, a
9/18/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled LimFlex son of LH Rodemaster 338R out of GV Miss
Magic Man 627S. Stoner also purchased. GV Xclaim
910B is a 9/11/14 homozygous black, homozygous
A full house of bidders attended the GV sale.
Mike Cravens of Lee’s Summit, MO,
purchased two bulls at the GV Sale.
polled son of HUNT Xclaim 71X out of GV Ms
Rodemaster 1108Y.
Daryl Crook of Rising City, Nebraska, purchased
GV Xtractor 942B, a 9/27/14 red, homozygous polled
son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of GV Miss Tuff
Enuff 9910W for $7,750.
Begert Limousin of Allison, Texas, purchased
GV Xerox 804B, a 2/14/14 homozygous black,
homozygous polled son of DLVL Xerox 023X out of
GV Ms Dollar General 257Z for $7,000.
Tommy Salisberry of Collinsville, Oklahoma,
purchased GV X-Man 854B, a 3/26/14 black,
homozygous polled percentage son of GV X-Man
701X out of GV Miss Lodestar 8839U for $7,000.
Mark and Gwen Behrends of Wymore, Nebraska,
purchased GV Xcellsior 936B, a 9/23/14 black,
homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X
out of GV Ms $General 2216Z for $7,000.
Chet Arne of Holden, Missouri, purchased two
bred heifers, each bringing $3,100, respectively. GV
Ms Dollar General 470B is a 4/9/14 double black,
double polled daughter of AUTO Dollar General bred
to GV Xerox 806B. The second one Chet purchased
was GV Ms Dollar General 459B, a 3/30/14 black,
homozygous polled daughter of GV Dollar General
743X bred to R&R Beefmaker Pride 65Z.
Jim Hess of Burlington, Kansas, was the volume
buyer of four bulls and Chester Arne of Holden,
Missouri, purchased six females.
Averages:
59 Bulls…………………….................... …….$4,481
28 Females…………………...................... … $2,830
Virginia Raymond and Stacy Hanson thanked Jim
Miller from Garnett, KS, who bought three bulls.
Bill Stoner of Miami, OK, gave Beverly Summrbell a
copy of his book of poems called Footsteps.
Gene Raymond thanked Gwen Behrends and her
father for her purchase of a high-selling bull.
Gene Raymond appreciated Jeff Pattison of Billings,
MT, for his purchases.
Chester Arne of Holden, MO, was a volume
buyer of bred females offered at the GV Sale.
A stout set of bulls were offered at the GV sale.
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J Yorga Farms Averages Nearly $7,000
A
full house of Canadian and American producers
braved snow squalls and temperatures in the
teens to attend the JYF Production Sale in Flintoff,
Saskatchewan, February 29, 2016. Kelly, Norma
and Jeff Yorga welcomed the crowd and explained
that although it was a challenging year for them on
the feed front, they are proud of the way the bulls
developed on lentil straw and spring thrashed oats.
The motto for JYF is “Where Limousin Keep
Getting Better” and that was true with this year’s
offering. They were extremely thick-muscled
bulls that will work both in commercial and
purebred herds.
The top-selling bull was JYF Big Timber, a 4/22/14
red, homozygous polled son of King Wulf 8274Y out
of JYF Miss Flintoft 139X. Vaughn Farms of Cavalier,
North Dakota, held the final bid of $16,500 after
rigorous bidding.
Norfolk Cattle Co. of Canada purchased JYF
Bonspiel 125B, a 5/17/14 red, polled son of Wulfs
Zephyr X624Z out of SY Right One 641R for $12,000.
Canadian David Pagel purchased JYF Bullseye
28B, a 4/17/14 red, polled son of Wulfs Zephyr
X624X out of TMF 147W for $10,500.
Several bulls brought between $8,000 and $10,000.
One notable bull was purchased by Doug and Shelly
Henley of Britton, South Dakota. JYF Be Timmy 9B,
a 3/1/14 homozygous black, polled son of TCM HSF
Yoda out of TCM HSF Yalena brought $9,250 from
the Henleys who bid on the internet.
Volume buyers were Doug Hobman of Nokomis,
Saskatchewan, who purchased five bulls; and Pat and
Kelly Yorga thanks Cody Legault, Preston Warken
and Serge Duquette of Legault Cattle Co., Valmarie,
SK, for buying bulls.
Erik Boone of Lucky Lake, SK, attended the Yorga
sale with Terra Chaluk.
Kelly Yorga appreciated Tom Vaughn’s purchase of
the lead-off and top-selling bull.
Pat and Patrick Hawkins of Shamrock, SK,
purchased four bulls from the Yorgas.
Doug Hobman of Nokomis, SK, was the volume
buyer, purchasing five bulls.
Bull To Cow Ratio
“The old rule of thumb is to place a young bull
with about as many cows as his age in months.
Therefore, a true yearling would only be exposed to
12 or 13 females,” says Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State
University emeritus Extension animal scientist. “If
he is a year-and-a-half old (18 months), then he
should be able to breed 15 to 18 cows. By the time
the bull is 2 years old, he should be able to breed 24
or 25 cows.”
In multi-sire pastures, consider the bulls’ pecking
order. Since older bulls are naturally more dominate,
refrain from putting young bulls in the same pasture
as mature bulls.
“Australian data shows bulls gain a dominant role
as they mature and breed a larger percentage of the
cows,” Selk says. Bulls that don’t develop dominant
status tend to breed only a small percentage of the
herd in a multi-sire pasture.
Patrick Hawkins of Shamrock, Saskatchewan, who
bought four head.
Averages:
49 Bulls........................................................ $6,990
Auctioneer: Dan Skeels
Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
Reported in Canadian Dollars
“Back
in Time”
Do You Know the Answer?
The person on the left is probably very familiar to
many of you. Can you answer these questions about the
two gentlemen in the photo?
Do you know the answers to these questions?
1.) What are their names?
2.) When did the gentlemen on the left join the Limousin
Journal staff?
3.) H
ow long did he first work for the Limousin Journal/
Limousin World?
4.) What position did the gentlemen on the right hold
with the Limousin World.
5.) What college did they both attend and graduate from?
See answers on page 42.
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Symens Brothers Hold 36th Annual Sale
S
ymens Brothers of Amherst, South Dakota, held
their 36th annual production sale on February
25, 2016. In one of the breed’s longest consecutive
production sales, another full house of repeat and
new buyers filled the seats and aggressively bid on a
stout set of Limousin bulls.
The sale featured bulls from their Division
winning April pen and their March pen from the
National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado.
This was the 41st year Symens Brothers have shown
cattle at the NWSS Pen and Carload Show. They
strive to produce bulls that are docile, easy-fleshing,
easy-calving, fast-growing and express the thickness
and muscle that identify them as Limousin.
The top-selling bull was SYES Curtain Call 466C,
a 4/16/15 homozygous black, polled son of Wulfs
Xclusive 2458X out of Miss SYES Friendly 466Z.
Coleman Limousin of Charlo, Montana, purchased
the April pen lead bull for $10,000.
Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, purchased
SYES Cinder Block 80C, a 4/9/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled son of SYES All Powerful 924A
out of Miss SYES Walk 81Y for $9,750.
SYES Cash Flow 212C, a 3/30/15 homozygous
black, polled son of ROMN Xpress Lane 101X out of
Miss SYES Guardian 210P was purchased by Doug
Henley of Britton, South Dakota, for $8,500.
Also bringing $8,500 from Jason Evavold of
Dalton, Minnesota, was SYES Convincer 536C, a
3/31/15 red, polled son of Wulfs Apostle T343A out
of Miss SYES Range Rider 336.
SYES Contributor 333C, a 4/23/15 black,
homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X
out of Miss SYES Roscoe 332W was purchased by
Brandon Meyer of Solon, North Dakota, for $8,000.
The top-selling bred female was Miss BASY
Xclusive 608B, a 4/ 23/14 red, double polled daughter
of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X out of Miss GASY Nightowl
Volume buyers Josh, Chris, and Brandon Meyers of
Flasher and Solon, ND, purchased seven bulls from
the Symens offering.
Repeat Buyers Greg and Candie Stamp of Round
Up, MT, purchased from the Symens Brothers.
Dwayne and Zona Vig of Mudd Butte, SD, landed their plane, bought
bulls and took off from the gravel road in front of the Symens
Brothers farm.
Sarah and Verrick Schock of Carson, ND,
were buyers at Symens Brothers.
606U. She was purchased by Dana Noot of Marion
North Dakota, for $5,250.
Another popular bred female, purchased by
Dustin and Bridget Peck of Harrisonville, Missouri,
for $5,100, was Miss SYES Xclusive 322B, a 4/17/14
red, polled daughter of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X out of
Miss SYES Ladys Man 322P.
Volume buyers included Meyer Brothers of
Flasher and Solon, North Dakota, who purchased
seven bulls, and Dwayne Vig of Mudd Butte, South
Dakota, who purchased six bulls.
Averages:
82-2/3 Bulls ……………….....………………..$4,443
12 Bred females………………..... ……………$3,658
11 Opens…………………….......…………… $2,695
Auctioneer C.K “Sonny” Booth
Sale Management: American Cattle Services
Sale Consultant : Grassroots Consulting
Longtime users of Limousin genetics Paul Zeug and
Bruce Watzchke, both of the Redwood Falls, MN,
area purchased a bull from Symens Brothers.
Warren Enger of Greenfield Crossing
Limousin, Ellsworth, WI, purchased a bull.
Linda and Sherman Traxinger from Selah,
WA, purchased several lots.
Jason Evavold of Dalton, MN, purchased a
high-selling bull.
Paul Symens thanked Dwayne Vig of Mudd Butte, SD, for his purchase
of six bulls. NALF Executive Director Mark Anderson visited with the
former NALF Commercial Producer of the Year about his operation.
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Wieczorek Limousin Hold a Barn Burner of a Sale
T
he weather broke a record high temperature
on February 26, 2016, at the 36th Annual
Wieczorek Limousin production sale in Mt. Vernon,
South Dakota. The bidding was even hotter inside
the new sale facility at the family farm. When Col.
C.K. “Sonny” Booth brought the final gavel down
before a full house of buyers from seven states, a
stunning $6,691 sale average was recorded.
Curt and Leanne emphasize the same selection
criteria that began over 40 years ago when Curt’s dad,
Wallace, put the first units of Dandy, Éclair and Prince
Pompadour semen into their commercial cows. Cattle
must be moderately framed, easy-fleshing, docile and
must be able to handle the harsh South Dakota weather.
The top-selling bull was WZRK Corvette 3009C, a
2/21/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled son
of HUNT Atomic 17A out of WZRK Miss Tuffenuff
3009A. Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, purchased
the 87% purebred for $22,500.
Fuchs Limousin of Cameron, Texas, purchased
WZRK Cornerstone 2065C, a 2/24/15 red,
homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out
of WZRK Miss Wideload 2065Z for $16,250
Butch Jochim of Diamond V Ranch, Selfridge,
North Dakota, purchased full possession and twothirds semen interest in the sale lead-off bull for
$16,000. WZRK Commando 8212C is a 1/28/15 red,
homozygous polled son of Wulfs Apostle 343A out
of WZRK Miss Nascar 8012U.
Jay Langdeau of Ft. Pierre, South Dakota,
purchased WZRK Compass 8048C, a 2/17/15 red,
polled son of Bar JZ Wideload269W out of WZRK
Rawhide 8048U for $11,750.
ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, South Dakota,
purchased WZRK Cornerpost 2012C, a 2/20/15
red, homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xtractor
X233X out of WZRK Ms Xplain This 2012Z
for $11,000.
Merlin Anderson of Arlington, Washington,
purchased WZRK Comero 6001C, a 3/19/15 red,
homozygous polled son of Wulfs Apostle T343A out
of WZRK Miss Linebacker 6001 for $10,750.
Diamond V Ranch struck again purchasing WZRK
Change Agent 1054C, a 2/25/15 red, homozygous
polled son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of WZRK
Miss Wideload 1054Y for $10,500.
Bob Sperl of Burke, Nebraska, and Gary Block
of Midland, South Dakota, were the volume buyers,
each taking home three bulls.
The Wieczorek sale bulls enjoyed the 50 degree
February weather near Mt. Vernon.
The Winkler Brothers from Wagner, SD, longtime
buyers from the Wieczoreks, purchased two bulls.
A great crowd attended the Wieczorek sale February 26.
Tom Mumtefering (right) from Dimock, SD, was a
buyer at the Wieczorek sale. Mumtefering purchased
bulls from Wieczorek’s first sale in 1980.
NALF Executive Vice President Mark Anderson spoke
to the Wieczoerk sale crowd and was optimistic
about the future of the Limousin breed.
Casey Fanta of Wulf Cattle, Morris, MN, purchased
the high-selling bull. He is pictured with Mark
Anderson of NALF.
Gary and Jody Block of Midland, SD,
purchased three bulls for their ranch.
Arden Peterson of Eagle
Butte, SD, purchase two bulls
from Wieczoreks.
Average:
45 2/3 Bulls ................................................. $6,691
Sale Management: MC Marketing Management
Sale Consultant: Grassroots Consulting
Jay Langdeau of Ft. Pierre, SD, purchased
a high-selling bull from Curt Wieczorek.
Bob Sperl (right) of Burke, SD, was one
of the volume buyers with three bulls.
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Linhart Limousin Holds Inaugural Bull Sale at the Farm
T
he Linhart family of Leon, Iowa, held their
inaugural “Business Done Right” Bull Sale
March 5, 2016, at their sale facility. The 54 degree
weather for early March in Iowa was a welcome
advantage as buyers from several states attended
the inaugural event.
Their Limousin and Lim-Flex operation started
in 1979 and has grown to nearly 600-producing
females. They take pride in producing a quality
product, in their customers successes, and in doing
things the right way.
Bidding was aggressive for the featured bulls
which led-off the sale. The top-selling bull
was CJSL 5042C, a 2/6/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled 53% Lim-Flex son of MAGS
Aviator out of CJSL 2090Z. He was purchased
by Tubmill Creek Limousin of New Florence,
Pennsylvania, for $27,000.
Wieczorek Limousin of Mt. Vernon, South
Dakota, purchased the second high-selling bull,
paying $10,500 for CELL 5120C, a 3/15/15 black,
homozygous polled son of MAGS Aviator out of
MAGS Volk.
CELL 5168C, a 3/25/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled 56% Lim-Flex son of COLE
Absolute out of LVLS You The One 9489Y was
purchased by Riverside Valley Farm of Hohenwald,
Tennessee, and Owen Cattle Co. of Hornbeak,
Tennessee for $9,250
Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota purchased CJSL
5032C, a 1/30/15 black, homozygous polled 75%
Lim-Flex son of MAGS The General out of Sennett
Gammer 904W for $9,250.
CJSL 5141C, a 3/15/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled 48% Lim-Flex son of MAGS
Zodiac out of Sennett 010X was purchased by Fuchs
Farms of Cameron, TX for $9,000.
Also bringing $9,000 from Chris Ziegler of
Bloomfield, Ohio, was CELL 5376C, a 3/7/15
homozygous black, homozygous polled 62% Lim-Flex
son of EF Xcessive Force out of EF Xpect The Best.
Volume buyer was Jenkins Ranch of Diamond,
Oregon, purchasing seven bulls.
Charles Linhart welcomed the crowd to their first
bull sale at their sale facility.
Hauser Farms from Marshalltown, IA, purchased
bulls from the Linhart sale.
Mike Settje of Lonely Valley Limousin, Creston, NE,
purchased a bull from the Linharts
Travis and Curt Kriegel of Hartwick, IA, purchased
bulls from the Linhart offering.
Charles Linhart appreciated Gary Fuchs of Cameron,
TX, who purchased a top bull from the Linhart offering.
Averages:
21 Fall Yearlings........................................... S4,135
47 Yearlings................................................... 5,511
Total: 68 Bulls.............................................. $5,093
Sale Management: MC Marketing
Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting,
Helton Consulting
Boyer Limousin Holds 25th Annual Sale at the Farm
J
ay and Carol Boyer along with their family
hosted their 25th annual production sale of
purebred Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls and females.
The sale was held at their farm near Liberty,
The Boyer family: Sean Kennedy and Adrienne Boyer, Jay and Carol Boyer; Morgan, Easton, Derek and
Adalynne Kostal, and Taylor and Matt Schmidt.
Nebraska, March 13, 2016. Commercial producers
from Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas attended the
sale auctioned by Chisum Peterson, that offered a
strong set of fall yearling and yearling bulls, and
replacement females.
According to Jay, Boyer Limousin continues to
be vigilant in providing top-quality genetics that
are feed efficient and docile with top-quality carcass
genetics. They offered a discount for bulls picked
up sale day, as well as a discount for volume buyers.
Boyer Limousin also provided free delivery to
central locations within 200 miles and free boarding
until April 1.
One of the more popular bulls with aggressive
bidding was Boyers Mr. Bunker Hill 971B, a 10/28/14
red, double polled son of L7 2039Z out of JTBO
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Willey Nilley 971W. Robert George of Norton,
Kansas, purchased the bull for $4,200.
Doug Linkugel of Oketo, Kansas, purchased Boyers
Mr. Bandit 492B, a 9/25/14 double black, double
polled 75% Lim-Flex son of COLE Exceptional 39X
out of CJSL Whoopla 9243W for $4,000.
Linkgel struck again taking home Boyers Mr.
Y-Axis 4182B, a 9/20/14 double black, double polled
50% Lim-Flex son of MAGS Y-Axis out of JTBO MS
Alliance 182Y for $3,500.
Several commercial producers purchased two
bulls including Joe Gyhra from Pawnee, Nebraska.
Greg Bures of Geneva, Nebraska, purchased two
replacement females.
Jay Boyer welcomed the crowd to
his annual bull sale at the farm near
Liberty, NE.
The stands were full at the Boyer Limousin sale in
Liberty, NE.
Doug Linkugel of Oketo, KS, purchased
two of the top-selling bulls from Jay
and Carol Boyer.
Greg and Bonnie Bures of Geneva, NE, purchased
females from the Boyer offering.
Robert George of Norton, KS,
purchased the top-selling bull from the
Boyer sale.
Steve Gibson from Oketo, KS,
purchased six females from the Boyers.
Special thanks to these buyers
who purchased our genetics at the
2016 Limousin Association
of Wisconsin Sale. We appreciate
your confidence in our genetics.
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Schott Bull Sale Held in Mobridge
J
im, Priscilla and Jared Schott of Schott
Limousin Ranch, McLaughlin, South Dakota,
hosted their 33rd annual production sale at the
Mobridge Livestock Auction in Mobridge, South
Dakota, March 15, 2016. A stout set of rugged,
performance-tested bulls were offered to a good
crowd of commercial producers who attended the
sale on a sunny day.
The motto for Schott Limousin Ranch is “Old
West Values with a Handshake and a Nod…Modern
Day Genetics.”
Schott offered a discount for volume buyers; $30
off for three bulls, $40 off for four bulls, and $50 off
of five bulls. Another incentive was the drawing for a
free bull at the end of the sale. Two bulls were brought
into the ring and buyer number 320 was drawn out
of a hat. The lucky winner, Paul Marchant of Oakley,
Idaho, was able to select from the black or red bull.
Topping the sale at $7,700 was CHTT Cake Walk
554C, a 4/4/15 black, scurred son of RUNL Stetson
850S out of CHTT 4841U. Loon Lake Ranch of Big
Arm, Montana, was the buyer.
SCHT Cactus Black 9599C, a 4/23/15 black,
homozygous polled son of SYES Example 367X out
of SCHT 9994W was purchased by Tony Schneider
of Ashley, North Dakota, for $6,000.
CHTT Comeback Kid 2526C, a 4/9/15 black,
homozygous polled son of HC Montana Justice
694 out CHTT 1125Y brought $6,000 from David
Heidenreich of Faulkton, South Dakota.
Paul Marchant of Oakley, Idaho, purchased CHTT
Copy Right 9506C, a 4/4/15 black, homozygous
polled son of SCHT American Tuff 9323A out of
CHTT 8323A for $5,500.
CHTT Cliff Hanger 3507C, a 3/28/15 red, polled
son of SCHT American Tuff 9319A out of CHTT
2317A was purchased by Larry Ellwien of Roscoe,
South Dakota, for $5,250.
Dean Schrempp of Lantry, South Dakota, was the
volume buyer purchasing nine bulls.
Average:
41 Bulls........................................................ $3,591
Auctioneer: Doug Dietterly
Sale Consultant: Herman Symens
Jared Schott welcomed the crowd to their 33rd
annual bull sale.
Kevin and Tammy Heupel and grandson, Knox, of
Leola, SD. purchased bulls from the Schott offering.
Dave Heidenreich of Falkton, SD, purchased a bull
from the Schott sale.
Priscilla Schott thanked Raymond Schaeffer of
Herreid, SD, for his purchase of three bulls.
Fred Green of Corville, WA, traveled the furtherest to
attend Jim Schott’s bull sale.
Jared Schott thanked Dean Schrempp for his
purchase of nine bulls.
IOWA • KANSAS • MINNESOTA • MISSOURI • NEBRASKA • SOUTH DAKOTA • WISCONSIN
Seven States.
One Goal.
Promoting the Limousin Breed.
heartlandlimousin.org
IOWA • KANSAS • MINNESOTA • MISSOURI • NEBRASKA • SOUTH DAKOTA • WISCONSIN
Jared’s Schott’s family; his mother, Priscilla; Joseph, Haile, his baby, Jaxson; and his wife, Lisa.
23rd Annual
HEARTLAND REGIONAL
JUNIOR SHOW
June 10-11, 2016
OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS
3001 N GRANT AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803
$25/MAY 15 Deadline
($50 late fee at check-in)
ENTRY FEES: Entry fees are $25 per head plus a $15 bedding fee
per head. This includes a show shirt. Entries must be postmarked
by May 15. After that date, the late entry fee is $50. Families must
be a member of the Heartland Limousin Association ($50).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS…
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Cattle can go to tie-outs that day/night
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
NoonCheck-in
Junior meeting/social activities/games
Welcome dinner that evening
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
10:00 a.m. Heartland Regional Show
Show order: Steers, LF Females,
LF Cow-Calf Pairs, Lim Females,
Lim Cow-Calf Pairs, LF Bulls, Lim Bulls
Lunch will be served
2016 HEARTLAND REGIONAL SHOW ENTRY FORM
Send entries to: North American Limousin Foundation, 6 Iverness Court East, Suite 260, Englewood, CO 80112-5595 • by MAY 15, 2016
Name _______________________________________________ NALJA Member #____________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________ Guardian____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Birth Date: ____________________________________________ Age: ______ Hometown Newspaper______________________________________
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15th Annual Anchor B/B Bar/Carpenter Limousin Sale
T
he 15th Annual Anchor B/B Bar/Carpenter
Limousin Sale was March 18, 2016, at
the Saskatoon Livestock Sales in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. Hosts for the sale, all from
Saskatchewan, were the Bohrson family of Anchor
B Limousin, Hanley; the Boon family of B Bar
Cattle, Lucky Lake; and the Carpenter family of
Carpenter Cattle Co., Hanley.
The top-selling bull was B Bar Slate 17C, a
1/14/15 red, polled son of DVCL Mr. Unbelievable
U03. He was purchased by Andrew Ranches of
Alberta for $30,000.
Anchor B Columbia 6C, a 1/4/15 red, polled son of
Anchor B “The Boss” sold to Gordie Zyznormirski of
Saskatchewan for $8,500.
Another popular lot was Carpenter’s Responder
88B, a 5/20/14 black, polled son of KAJO Responder
120R. He was purchased by Ken Evans of
Saskatchewan for $8,000.
B Bar Slate 17C was the top-selling bull for B
Bar Cattle.
B Bar Onyx 4C, a 1/2/15 black, polled son of RPY
Paynes Derby 46Z was bought by Leon Vogel of
Gothenburg, Nebraska, for $8,000.
The high-selling female was B Bar Urban Girl 18C,
a 1/14/15 red, polled daughter of EDW Attention
Getter. She sold to RCN Livestock of Saskatchewan
for $8,000.
Franseen Limousin of Marshfield, Wisconsin,
bought B Bar Urban Girl 46C, a 2/15/15 black, polled
daughter of Wulfs Xclusive 2458X for $7,700.
Averages:
Bulls............................................................. $5,977
Females........................................................ $6,550
Auctioneer: Michael Fleury
Sales Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
Reported in Canadian Dollars
Anchor B Limousin had the second high-selling bull
with Anchor B Columbia 6C.
An active crowd was on hand for the Anchor B/B
Bar/Carpenter Limousin Sale.
The high-selling female was B Bar Urban Girl 18C,
she was offered by B Bar Cattle.
Bruner Genetic Power XXXIV Sale Held in Madison, SD
E
. John Bruner and family of Winfred, South
Dakota, hosted their 34th Annual “Genetic
Power XXXIV” Bull Sale at the Madison, South
Dakota, Livestock Auction Barn March 26, 2016. A
good crowd of buyers were in the seats to bid on
the stout set of red and black bulls with exceptional
performance genetics. The catalog featured tripledigit yearling EPDs on the bulls.
The top-selling bull was Master BRUN 2934C,
a 4/2/15 black, polled son of Master BRUN Willis
1867X out of Lady BRUN 1878X. Carl Jagillo of
Scobey, Montana, purchased him for $5,900.
Wayne Schlagel of Raymond, South Dakota,
purchased Master BRUN 2849C, a 2/24/15 black,
polled 50% Lim-Flex son of Master BRUN 4-Bits
2525A out of BRUN 918S for $5,250.
Schlagel struck again purchasing Master BRUN
2884C, a 3/7/15 double black, polled son of AHCC
Westwind W544 out of Lady BRUN 2079Y for $5,250.
Also bringing $5,250 was Master BRUN
2889C, a 3/8/15 double black, double polled son
of Master BRUN TKO 2516Z out of Lady BRUN
609R. This bull was purchased by Gary DeRocher
of Merrill, Iowa.
John Bruner welcomed the crowd of buyers to his
34th annual “Genetic PowerXXXIV” Bull sale March
26 in Madison.
Norris Patrick (left) of White, SD, purchased
five bulls.
Wally, Steve and Brandon Jacobson of Howard, SD,
were volume buyers with six bulls.
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Carl Jagillo purchased a second bull for $5,000.
Master BRUN 2880C is a 3/7/16 double black,
double polled son of Master BRUN TKO 2516Z out
of Lady BRUN 097N.
Volume buyers were Wally, Steve, and Brandon
Jacobson of Howard, South Dakota, purchasing
six bulls.
Averages:
5 Two-year-old bulls.................................... $3,280
39 Yearling bulls.............................................3,504
Total: 44 Bulls ............................................. $3,478
Auctioneer: Terry Schlagel
Wayne Schlagel of Raymond, SD, purchased two of
the top-selling bulls from Bruner’s Genetic Power
XXXIV Sale.
Mike and Andy Slaba of Geddes, SD, purchased
three bulls from the Bruner offering.
Bullis Creek Ranch Holds 16th Annual Spring Production Sale
R
ob, Brenda, Neil and Audrey Brawner of Bullis
Creek Ranch, Wood Lake, Nebraska, hosted
their 16th Annual “Generations of Predictability“
Spring Production Sale April 5, 2016, at the Burwell
Livestock Market in Burwell, Nebraska.
The genetics offered are the results of 45 years of
AI breeding and selection for balanced traits. They
put strict selection pressure on their cowherd for ease
of fleshing and gentle dispositions while optimizing
growth, maternal and carcass traits.
The top-selling bull was BRAW Topper 5135C, a
4/11/15 red, homozygous polled Lim-Flex 75% son of
LFLC ZZ Top 70Z out of BRAW Ms Danny 8187U. Alan
Steinke of Idaho Falls, Idaho, had the final bid of $5,250.
Ken Colburn of Valentine, Nebraska, purchased
the second high-selling lot for $5,000. BRAW Tractor
is a 3/19/15 homozygous black, double polled LimFlex 60% son of BRAW Xtractor 380A out of BRAW
Ms Frontier 816U.
BRAW Topper 541C, a 3/11/15 red,
homozygous polled son of LFLC ZZ Top 70Z out
of BRAW Ms Blackbelt 354C was purchased by
Alan Steinke for $4,750.
Vorhees Livestock of Scobey, Montana,
purchased NRBL Upper E 4255B, a 9/7/14
homozygous black, double polled Lim-Flex 75%
son of PBRS Upper Echelon 820U out of NRBL
MS Sureshot 3147N for $4,500.
Also bringing $4,500 from Alan Steinke was
BRAW Topper 5124C, a 4/7/15 red, polled son of
LFLC ZZ Top 70Z out of BRAW Ms Lodestar 5104R.
Volume buyers were Taylor Farms of Phillipsburg,
Kansas, with 12 head; and Alan Steinke of Idaho
Falls, ID with five bulls.
John Sedlacek of Tyndall, SD (right) and Leland Vold
bought the first Limousin bull the ring from Brawners.
Ken Colburn of Valentine, NE, and Alan Steinke
of Idaho Falls, ID, purchased the top-selling bulls
from Brawners.
Brenda, Neil, Audrey and Rob Brawner of Bullis
Creek Ranch.
Gary and Mike Kelley and Annie Moeder of Ainsworth,
NE, purchased three bulls from the Brawners.
Sid and Junior Jablonski purchased Limousin bulls
from Bullis Creek Ranch.
New Limousin buyers at the Bullis Creek sale were
James Disney and Sherry and Luke Lewis of Long
Pine, NE, and Wayne Hensley of Johnstown, NE.
Averages:
31 Limousin bulls......................................... $3,426
52 Red Angus bulls....................................... $3,075
Auctioneer: Mike Baxter
Sale Management: Sears Marketing Services
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Pinegar Limousin Hosts Herdbuilder XXII Sale
E
d and Carol Pinegar, along with their family
and the Pinegar crew of Pinegar Limousin,
Springfield, Missouri, welcomed bidders to their
22nd annual production sale March 19 at their
farm. A windy and sunny day was enjoyed by
the prospective buyers who filled the seats to bid
actively throughout the sale.
Topping the bulls at $17,500 was AUTO Real Deal,
a 10/1/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled,
purebred son of AUTO Cruze 132X out of AUTO
Luckie Too 423Y who sold to Begert Limousin of
Allison, Texas.
The high-selling bred heifer sold to Jim Day of
Marshfield, Missouri, for $17,500. AUTO Queen
541B is a 6/14/14 homozygous black, homozygous
polled, 37% Lim-Flex daughter of LVLS Yukon 798Y
out of PRBS Dutches 790X who sold bred to AUTO
Cruze 132X.
Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa, paid $15,000 for
AUTO Moonshine 280B. She is a 9/2/14 homozygous
black, homozygous polled, 50% Lim-Flex daughter
of EXAR Denver 2002B out of EF Yadda Yadda 809Y
who sold bred to AUTO Cruze 132X.
The top-selling pair went for $14,900. A C H
Holdings of Bowling Green, Kentucky, paid $6,000
for the cow. AUTO Red Zapa 275Z is a 9/4/12
Fullblood Harvest Olympus daughter out of Laura’s
Echelon. Her calf, AUTO Red Jewell 2275C, a 4/15/15
Fullblood daughter of SOGF Special K 247B, sold to
Thomas Flood of Harrisonville, Missouri, for $8,900
Milam Cattle Co. of Olmstead, Kentucky,
purchased the top-selling open heifer for $14,000.
AUTO Carley 28C is a 3/2/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled, 37% Lim-Flex daughter of
Ed Pinegar welcomes everyone to the annual
Herdbuilder Sale.
Ed Pinegar (second from right) thanks Justus,
Joanna and Jon Moser of Morris, MN, for purchasing
a top open heifer.
EXAR Classen 1422B out of AUTO Rebeca 292S.
AUTO Casper C, a 3/19/15 homozygous black,
homozygous polled, 37% Lim-Flex open heifer
sired by EXAR Classen 1422B out of AUTO
Rebeca 292S, sold for $12,500 to Taylor Cattle Co
of Reeds, Missouri.
Averages:
1 Fullblood pair ......................................... $14,900
17 Fall breds................................................. $7,291
15 Open heifers............................................ $7,110
12 Spring breds............................................. $6,917
6 Spring pairs .............................................. $5,875
39 Bulls........................................................ $5,128
4 Fullblood breds.......................................... $3,575
Total:
94 Lots .........................$578,050 ................. $6,149
Sale Management: R&R Marketing
Sale Consultant: American Cattle Services,
Grassroots Consulting & Helton Consulting
Randy Ratliff of R&R Marketing, Nashville, TN; Ed
Pinegar; and Charles Linhart of Leon, IA, visit after
the sale.
Ty Heavin of Pinegar Limousin thanks Kyle
Boss of Chappell, NE, and Lindsey and Brittany
Papenhuyzen of Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony
Plain, AB, for their purchases.
Ed Pinegar (center) thanks Andy and Tammy
Schmalshof of ATAK Limousin, Avon, IL, for
their purchases.
“Back
in Time”
Do You Know the Answer?
Questions on
page 33.
1.) A
ndy Rest and Wes Ishmael are the two men
in the photo.
3.) A
ndy worked for the Limousin Journal/
Limousin World for 24 years, from 1977-2001.
2.) A
ndy joined the Limousin Journal staff in 1977
and later the Limousin World. His influence
and assistance to breeders in the wide area of
the Western United States and Canada where
he traveled was appreciated by everyone.
4.) W
es Ishmael was the editor of the
Limousin World.
5.) They are both graduates of
Colorado State University.
A packed crowed filled the seats at the annual
Pinegar Herdbuilder Sale.
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Vaughn Farms Sell Cattle into Five States and Canada
T
om and Rita Vaughn, along with their sons
Craig and David and families, of Cavalier, North
Dakota, held their annual 21st Annual “Genetics
for the Future” Production Sale at the Napoleon
Livestock Exchange in Napoleon, North Dakota,
March 19, 2016. Six inches of snow and slick roads
did not prevent commercial and seedstock buyers
from attending and evaluating a stout set of bulls
and females.
Guest consignors included Jordan Sagert, Sagert
Livestock of St. Thomas, North Dakota, and Roger
and Donna Potter of Potter Livestock, Braddock,
North Dakota.
The top-selling bull was DLVL Canyon 546C, a
3/16/15 black, homozygous polled son of JYF Zeek
151Z out of DLVL Miss Work Horse 170Y. Symens
Brothers of Amherst, South Dakota, purchased the
bull for $10,000.
Liberty Ranch of Plainville, Kansas, purchased
CRVL California 505C, a 2/16/15 red, homozygous
polled son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of CRVL
Miss Xerox 307A for $9,750.
J Yorga Farms of Flintoff, Saskatchewan,
purchased CRVL Classic 544C, a 3/6/15 red, polled
son of TREF Adonis 266A out of CRVL Miss Pure
Gold 156Y for $7,500.
Roger DeWald of Dawson, North Dakota,
purchased Tom V Clear Choice, a 2/17/15 red,
polled son of DLVL Xerox 023X out of Miss Tom
2108Z for $5,750.
Jim Haux of McCloskey, North Dakota, purchased
one of the two high-selling bred females for $2,800.
SCCJ Miss Friendly 434B, a 3/8/14 black, polled
daughter of SYWS User Friendly 434B out of EBBA
340N sold bred to DLVL Xerox.
Also bringing $2,800 was TOM V Miss Friendly
498B, a 4/11/14 black, double polled daughter of
SYES User Friendly 524U out of Miss Tom 264Z
bred to DLVL Xerox 023X. She was purchased by Jim
Thomas of Flandreau, South Dakota.
The volume buyers were Perrion Ranch of
Ipswich, South Dakota, four bulls; Jim Thomas,
Flandeau, South Dakota, 12 bred females; and Bruce
Guthmiller of Robinson, North Dakota, purchased a
bull and three open females.
Averages:
33 Bulls ....................................................... $4,429
27 Bred females............................................. 2,370
8 Open females.............................................. 1,500
Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson
Sale Consultant: Herman Symens
The Vaughn family: Tom, Rita, Craig, Kelly, Westin and David.
Thad Jensen and John Sutton represented Symens
Brothers of Amherst, SD, at the Vaughn Sale. They
purchased the high-selling bull.
Jim Thomas of Flandreau, SD, purchased 12 bred
females. Special friend Noelle and her son, Brady,
accompanied Jim to the Vaughn sale.
Tom Vaughn welcomed the crowd to their annual
production sale.
Denis Deckert of Wing, ND, purchased two bulls
from the Vaughn offering.
Bruce Guthmiller of Robinson, ND, purchased three
open females consigned by Roger Potter.
Perrion Limousin of Ipswich, SD, was the volume
buyer of four bulls.
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Wulf Cattle Hosts Inaugural Video Sale
C
ommercial and seedstock producers filled
the Wulf Cattle sale facility near Morris,
Minnesota, Friday, April 1, 21016, for their annual
“Opportunity Sale of 2016.” It marked a new
beginning for the Wulf operation with the use of
video rather than live cattle in the ring. Interested
buyers were given the opportunity to preview all
the sale bulls at their Sandy Ridge bull development
ranch near Atkinson, Nebraska, in March for a twoday open house. A total of 80 of the 380 Purebred
Limousin, Lim-Flex and Angus bulls were displayed
at Morris for the sale, along with a select number
of females.
Col. C.K. “Sonny” Booth and Col. Ronn
Cunningham worked the five-and-one-half hour
sale, selling 380 bulls and 43 females to the large
crowd in the stands as well as those buying over
the internet.
The top-selling bull was Wulfs Compliant K687C,
a 3/11/15 black, homozygous polled purebred son
of Wulfs Willard 5115W out of Wulfs Soloist 6284S.
A syndicate of buyers purchased the bull and twothirds semen interest for $70,000. Members of
the syndicate included: Clark Cattle Co., Ontario,
possession; Pinnacle View Limousin, British
Columbia, Canadian semen rights; Mandayen
Limousin, Australian semen rights; Fillmore Ranch,
The Limousin
Heart Beat
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Colorado, six percent interest; Linhart
Limousin, Iowa, Tubmill Creek Farms,
Pennsylvania, Minerich Land & Cattle
Co., Kentucky, Englewood Farms,
Kentucky, Arden Peterson Limousin,
South Dakota, Ludens Family
Limousin, South Dakota, Waddle
Limousin, Wyoming,
Bachmeier
Limousin, Minnesota, KS Limousin,
New York, Schmigdal Family Angus,
Minnesota, Hunt Limousin Ranch,
Nebraska, Watts Limousin, Nebraska, The stands were packed at Wulf’s Opportunity Sale of 2016 April 1.
and Ochsner Limousin, Colorado, all
five percent interest; Lyon River Front
Farm, Minnesota, four percent; Pleasant Home
Cattle Co., Ohio, and Roscoe Hilty, OH, two-andone-half percent interest.
Lawrence Luthi of Liberal, Kansas, purchased
Wulfs Cool 2236C, a 3/31/15 red, homozygous
polled purebred son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of
Miss Wulfette 2236Z for $19,500.
Wulfs Cable Guy 3226C, a 2/4/15 red, homozygous
polled purebred son of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X out of
Wulfs Account 3626A was purchased by Diamond V
Ranch of Selfridge, North Dakota, for $17,000.
Wulfs Boom Pow 2503B, an 8/21/14 red, scurred Casey Fanta, cattle manager at Wulf Cattle, thanked
Lim-Flex 44% son of Bieber Hard Drive Y120 out of Charles and Nancy Hunt of Oxford, NE, for their
purchases of two of the Denver display bulls.
Kyle Smith of Java Village, NY, and Dave Clark of
Port Hope, ON, were two members of the Syndicate
purchasing Lot 1, the top-selling bull.
North Dakota commercial producers Butch Jochim
of Diamond V Ranch, Selfridge, and Dave Meyer
of Flasher were volume buyers at the sale. Meyer
purchased 36 bulls and Jochim bought eight.
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LIMOUSIN HEART BEAT - Dean Summerbell
23244 Gopher Dr. NE - East Bethel, MN 55005
bjsummerbell@gmail.com
Longtime buyers of Wulf bulls are the Todd Ranches of Willcox, AZ. Dustin, Larrie, Tommie, and Luke Todd
purchased 10 bulls, while Billy Resor purchased four bulls. Also part the Arizona crew were Colton Todd and
Hayden Haas.
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Wayne Hepper of Bismarck, ND, was a volume buyer
of 15 bulls.
Laura Campbell, daughter of Paul and Catherine
Kukowski of Wyarno, WY, purchased nine bulls for
her parents.
Wulfs Zeta 2503Z was purchased by Todd Ranches
of Willcox, Arizona, for $15,500
Jon Moser of Morris, Minnesota, purchased Wulfs
Carry Forward K639C, a 3/30/15 black, homozygous
polled purebred son of Wulfs Zane X238Z out of
RPLF Sweet Sixteen 638S for $14,000.
Treftz Limousin of Wetonka, South Dakota,
purchased Wulfs Caper 3303C, a 3/15/15 black,
homozygous polled purebred son of KORC Wulfs
Snow Prince out of Wulfs Amanda 3303 for $12,000.
The top-selling female was Wulfs Cartwheel
5209, a 3/28/15 homozygous black, homozygous
polled Lim-Flex 57% daughter of Wulfs Zouave
Volume buyers Dave Meyer of Flasher, ND, and
Butch Jochim of Selfridge, ND, discussed the Wulf
sale with Dean Summerbell and Bob Gayton.
8438Z out of Wulfs Zoogamete 2189Z. BCV Farms
of Somerset, Ohio, purchased her for $15,000.
The volume buyer was Meyer Ranches of
Flasher, North Dakota, with 36 bulls. Other
volume buyers were Hepper Ranch of Bismarck,
North Dakota, (15); Cornwell Ranch of Glasgow,
Montana, (12); Todd Ranches (10); Toppernish
Livestock Commission Co. of Outlook,
Washington, (10); Paul Kukowski of Wyarno,
Wyoming, (9);Diamond V Ranch (8); East Malta
Colony of Malta, Montana, (8); and Roth Farms
of Redfield, South Dakota (8).
Averages:
232-1/3 Purebred yearling bulls.................... $6,908
97 Lim-Flex yearling bulls..............................5,678
50-2/3 Angus bulls..........................................4,283
31 Limousin females.......................................3,682
12 Angus females.......................................... 3,541
Total:
402 Lots...................... $2,525,000................. $6,075
Auctioneers: C.K. “Sonny” Booth and
Ronn Cunningham
Sale Management: American Cattle Services
Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting,
KK Seedstock, MC Marketing, R&R Marketing
Vaughn Farms Limousin says THANK YOU
for making our 2016 “Genetics for the Future” production sale a huge success.
Bulls and females sold into six states and two Canadian provinces.
DLVL Canyon 546C
HOMO Pld • Het Black • PB
JYF Zeek 151Z x DLVL Miss Workhorse 170Y
CE: 5 BW: 3.4 WW: 72 YW: 112
MK: 30 CM: 9 SC: 0.5 DC: 15 YG: -.32
CW: 39 RE: .83 MB: -.30 $MI: 44
BW: 92 - Adj. WW: 749
Adj. YW: 1,338 - REA: 17.39 - IMF: 3.03
Thank you to Symens Brothers of SD,
for purchasing this top seller.
Bulls for sale private treaty.
Watch our website and
Facebook page for updates.
Your call or visit is always welcome.
Family Owned & Operated
CRVL California 505C
HOMO Pld • Red • PB
Wulfs Xcellsior X252X x CRVL Miss Xerox 307A
CE: 13 BW: -1.5 WW: 63 YW: 95
MK: 25 CM: 8 SC: 0.6 DC: 28 YG: -.22
CW: 23 RE: .58 MB: -.01 $MI: 50
BW: 78 - Adj. WW: 749
Adj. YW: 1,296 - REA: 16.45 - IMF: 1.48
Thank you to Liberty Ranch of KS,
for buying this top lot.
Tom & Rita Vaughn & Sons
9741 142nd Ave. NE • Cavalier, ND 58220
H: 701/265-4097
www.vaughnfarmslimousin.com
Tom cell: 701/520-0110
David cell: 701/520-2556
Craig cell: 701/520-1624
e-mail: tomv2@polarcomm.com
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Ludens Family Limousin Holds Pride of the Dakotas Sale
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The sale featured bulls that were shown at the
National Western Stock Show in Denver in January.
These sale bulls have balanced EPDs and excellent
phenotypes. The Ludens also offered a select number
of heifers bred to LFLC Bank Account. Topping the sale was LFLC Bank Account 701C,
a 4/16/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled
son of Wulfs Ziplock N922Z out of LFLC701X Xtra
Good. Symens Brothers Limousin of Amherst, South
Dakota, outlasted rigorous bidding to purchase the
bull for $12,500.
Adam Gross of Iroquois, South Dakota, purchased
LFLC Cash Money 805C, a 4/10/15 red, scurred son
of Wulfs Ziplock N922Z out of LFLC Zipping Along
805Z for $6,250.
LFLC Crown Royal 48C, a 3/10/15 black,
homozygous polled son of LFLC Zest 51Z out
of PCLR Miss 52 48N went to the South Dakota
Commercial Producer of the Year John Soukup of
Lesterville, South Dakota, for $4,000
The top-selling bred heifer was LFLC Dakota Belle
911B, a 4/1/14 double black, double polled daughter
of Wulfs Walcott F711W out of LFLC Unique 606U
bred to LFLC Bank Account. Bob Mitchell of Spring
Creeks Cattle Co., Wauzeka, Wisconsin, purchased
the female for $3,600.
Volume buyers of bulls were Richard Fott of
Hamel, South Dakota, and Brian Bjerkaas of Viborg,
South Dakota, each purchasing three bulls. Jason
Boyer of Mormon Trail Limousin, Weldon, Iowa, was
the volume buyer of four bred heifers.
Gordy Ludens thanked John Symens of Symens
Brothers, Amherst, SD, for purchasing the topselling bull.
Mike Dowling of Sioux Falls, SD, and Whitley Barr of
Lennox, SD, purchased a Limousin female.
Volume bull buyer was Richard Fott of Hamill, SD.
His niece, Megan Calhoun of Hamill, SD, traveled
with him to the sale.
John Soukup of Lesterville, SD, purchased a topselling bull from Ludens.
Bob Mitchell of Spring Creeks Cattle Co., Wauzeka,
WI, purchased the high-selling bred female.
Mark Dumer of Franklin, MN, purchased a herd bull
from Ludens Family Limousin.
ordy, Pam, Mike and Sarah Ludens of Ludens
Family Limousin, Viborg, South Dakota,
hosted their annual “Pride of the Dakotas”
Production Sale April 2, 2016, at their farm. Sunny
weather greeted the good crowd of buyers who
attended the sale.
Gordy Ludens welcomed
production sale.
everyone
to
his
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Averages:
18 Limousin bulls......................................... $3,478
5 Red Angus bulls........................................ 2,640
6 Limousin bred females.... ...........................3,200
2 Red Angus open females.............................3,150
Auctioneer: Joel Edge
The Heartland Limousin Association is comprised of Limousin
breeders including the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD & WI.
Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Most used herd prefix assigned by NALF _______________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________City/State/Zip __________________________________________
Phone/Email _______________________________________________________________________________
The undersigned herein applies for membership in the HLA with all rights and privileges outlined in the HLA constitution and bylaws.
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Please make checks payable to the HLA,
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Dean Summerbell, HLA, 23244 Gopher Dr,
East Bethel, MN 55005-1701
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MGS: KRVN Naskar
CE: 7 BW: 0.5
WW: 71 YW: 103
MK: 20 CM: 6 SC: 1.1
DC: 24 YG: .00
CW: 31 RE: .24
MB: -.02 $MI: 41
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Congratulations to Korynn Clason
for showing the 2015 National MOE
Silver Medal Female, VL Bombshell.
Congratulations to
Josh Guttau of
Timber Stream Cattle,
a longtime friend
and VL customer for
being selected the
2016 ILA Commercial
Producer of the Year.
Roger & Ann Vorthmann
Chad, Garin, Emlyn & Dru;
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31112 Hwy. 6 • Treynor, IA 51575
Roger, 402/981-1621 • Deb, 402/515-7714
ann-roger@cattleplanet.com
www.vorthmannlimousin.com
Thank you to Danny Cobb of Chariton, and Fritz and Steve Baier of Griswold
on their cattle purchases. We appreciate the confidence shown in our program.
If you were one of 158 buyers from the U.S. or Canada, we are grateful for your
confidence in our program. If you joined us for the sale, we thank your for your attendance.
3G Ranch, Iroquois, SD
4 L Land & Livestock Co Inc, Forsyth, MT
Ascheman Cattle, Hancock, MN
B&O Ranch, Belt, MT
Bachmeier, Kevin, Apple Valley, MN
Beckley Ranch, Carrington, ND
Beckley, Dean, Kensal, ND
Beitelspacher Farms, Hoven, SD
Bell Creek Stock Farm, Pipestone, MB
Bies, Harold, Rapid City, SD
Bigger, Jackie, Timber Lake, SD
Birch Creek Colony, Valier, MT
Blackcreek Limousin, Edwards, ON
Block Ranch, Midland, SD
Bohn, Robert, Richardton, ND
Bohn, Tim, Sentinel Butte, ND
Borderview Bell Ranch, Opheim, MT
Bowman Farms, Crawforsdville, IN
Boyer Limousin, Liberty, NE
Brady, Jim, Winnett, MT
Brand 13 Ranching, Pottsville, TX
Bryan Eigenberg, Windom, MN
Buysse, Richard, Minneota, MN
Cogley, Shawn, Colfax, IA
Conley Cattle, LLC, Silver Lake, IN
Cornwell Ranch, Glasgow, MT
Crane, Nathan, Pella, IA
Croom, Jimmy, Greenfield, TN
CWS Partners, Morris, MN / Moser
Family Limousin, Morris, MN
D Klein Farms, Pleasanton, NE
Delbridge, Norman, Faith, SD
Deuter Ranch, Ree Heights, SD
Diamond V Ranch, Selfridge, ND
Dobson Cattle LLC, Willcox, AZ
Donsbach Lazy 3L Ranch, Miles City, MT
Double J Ranch, Mindenmines, MO
Doud Ranch, Midland, SD
East Malta Colony, Malta, MT
Eastview Cattle Co, Balaton, MN
Edleman Ranch, Willow Lake, SD
Ellgen Ranch Co, Craig, CO
Ellgen, Larry, Craig, CO
Else, Robert, Belvidere, NE
Farlee Ranch, Dupree, SD
Finkbeiner Ranch, Grass Range, MT
Genereux Ranch, Big Sandy, MT
Gjermundson, Casey, Richardton, ND
Gjermundson, Lyle, Halliday, ND
Haas, Brent, Willcox, AZ
Hansen Brothers, Harrold, SD
Heart L, Twin Bridges, MT
Hepper Ranch, Fort Yates, ND
Hinsz Ranch, McLaughlin, SD
Hobbs Ranch, O’Neill, NE
Hofeldt Livestock, Chinook, MT
Howard Cattle Corporation, Felda, FL
Hunt Limousin Ranch, Oxford, NE
Huxtable, Howard, Red Owl, SD
J Bar J Ranch, Lebanon, MO
Josten, Thad, Forest City, IA
Kayl, Debbie, Spencer, NE
Kemnitz, Aaron, Claire City, SD
Kennedy Ranch, Faith, SD
Kilen, Shane, Greenbush, MN
Klapperich, Dean, Rapid City, SD
Koehl, Randy, Hancock, MN
Koehler, Mike, Midland, SD
Kost, Steve, Pierre, SD
Kukowski, Paul, Wyarno, WY
LD Ranch, Sebeka, MN
Leier Farms, Dawson, ND
Lensing, Josh, Lewistown, MT
Luthi, Cal, Lamar, MO
Luthi, Lawerence, Liberal, MO
Maloney Bros, Turner, MT
Malouf Cattle Co., Mayer, AZ
McLellan Ranch, Lantry, SD
McLellan, Ryan, Eagle Butte, SD
McPeak, Clay, Driscoll, ND
26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 / Office: (320) 392-5802
Fax: (320) 392-5319 / Office E-mail: Wulf@WulfCattle.com / www.WulfCattle.com
Meyer Ranch, Flasher, ND
Mittleider, Dan, Tappen, ND
Morris, Barry & Leslie, Springfield, CO
Moser Family Limousin, Morris, MN
Muddy Valley Ranch, LLC, Kim, CO
New Miami Colony, Conrad, MT
Noe, John & Shelly, Absarokee, MT
O’Brien, Joe, Jordan, MN
O’Connor Ranch, Ekalaka, MT
Pat Leier & Sons, Tappen, ND
Patritti, John, Whitehall, MT
Perrion Ranch, Ipswich, SD
Peterson Ranch, Bowman, ND
Peterson Ranch, Parade, SD
Petkau Ent. Ltd., Morden, MB
Pierce, Al, Pray, MT
Pompadour Hills Ranch, Highmore, SD
Poderea Colony, Valier, MT
Ponessa, Royce, Miles City, MT
Poplarview Stock Farm, Pipestone, MB
Randy Ryberg Farm, Menoken, ND
Ree, Tom, Glendive, MT
Reilly Ranch, Terry, MT
Robinson, Tim, Casa Grande, AZ
Rock Creek Land & Livestock,
Bullhead, SD
Rolling S Farms, LLC, Bagley, WI
Roth Farms, Redfield, SD
S & L Beef Farms, Watton, MI
Sackman Inc., Terry, MT
Salsberry Ranch, Malta, MT
Schaefers Brothers, Orient, SD
Schick, Ken, Chippewa Falls, WI
Schlagel Farms, Raymond, SD
Schmidgall Family Angus, Vining, MN
Schmidt Ranch, Solen, ND
Schrader, Mike, Burke, SD
Schrempp, Dan, Eagle Butte, SD
Schulz, Steven, Pingree, ND
Shannon, Randy, Broadus, MT
Single Tree Ranch, New Castle, CO
Smith, Greg, Marion, ND
Smith, Verdon, Atkinson, NE
Stadnyk, Anthony, Vita, MB
Stiegelmeier, Dave, Selby, SD
Stoner Farms, Miami, OK
Strelow, Monte, Bassett, NE
Summit Farms Inc, Morrill, KS
Sybrant, Jeff, Bassett, NE
Ter Wee Brothers, Larchwood, IA
The Compliant Syndicate, Dakota
Dunes, SD
Thurston, Bill, Hyannis, NE
Toberman, Larry, Prairie du Chien, WI
Todd Ranches, Willcox, AZ
Todd, Colter, Willcox, AZ
Toppenish Livestock Comm. Co,
Outlook, WA
Treftz Limousin, Wetonka, SD
Tri R Farms, Springview, NE
Van Daele Ranch, Rhame, ND
Virchow, Frank, Lake Preston, SD
Warbonnet Ranch, Willcox, AZ
Wayne J. Nelson Cattle Co, Langford, SD
Whitby Brothers Cattle Co., Mesa, WA
Whiting Ranches, Roosevelt, UT
Wickens Farm & Ranch, Hilger, MT
Williams Land & Cattle, Frankfort, SD
Wolf Creek Ranch, Robinson, ND
Yellow Top, Solen, ND
Yoakum, John, Emmons, MN

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