Summer 2012 Newsletter - the Missouri Hereford Association
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<strong>Missouri</strong><br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> News<br />
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Official<br />
Publication<br />
of <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
<strong>Hereford</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong><br />
July <strong>2012</strong>
ANNOUNCING<br />
OUR NEW <strong>2012</strong> SALE DATE<br />
OCTOBER 27TH @ NOON<br />
Featuring 50 lots<br />
20 - Outstanding Heifer Calves<br />
10 - Spring Pair Splits<br />
15 - Breeding Bulls<br />
5 - Show Steer Prospects<br />
Sired By:<br />
LHF L1 Odyssey 730 ET<br />
LJR MSU 165L Dalton Xtra 144X<br />
RH HUGO 1009 • Glengrove RH ICON<br />
TH 122 71I Victor 719T<br />
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Last<br />
Saturday<br />
October<br />
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2011 BUYERS<br />
Aufdenburg Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
3K Farms<br />
Barnitz Farms<br />
Circle F Cattle Co.<br />
Aubrey Brown<br />
Lizzie Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Winkler Farms<br />
Thomas Owings<br />
Greenley Research Farms<br />
Audra & Victoria Warden<br />
Brown Farms<br />
Sweatman <strong>Hereford</strong> Farm<br />
Loehr <strong>Hereford</strong> Farm<br />
Stephens <strong>Hereford</strong> Farm<br />
Journagan Ranch / MSU<br />
Shelby & Rachel Bagnell<br />
Chad Barker<br />
Richie Lyons Family<br />
Blake Voss / Bourbeuse Bend<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
LJR P606 ULTRA 350U<br />
Sire: P606 Dam: LJR Genetic Queen 65M<br />
Ockerhausen Farms<br />
Glen Dodd<br />
Choate Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Paul Huff<br />
Rai<strong>the</strong>l <strong>Hereford</strong> Farm<br />
Kevin Reynolds<br />
Terry Botcher<br />
Circle R Cattle Co<br />
Lenth <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Glengrove Farms<br />
REYNOLDS HEREFORDS<br />
1071 County Road 1231 • Huntsville, MO 65259<br />
660-676-3788<br />
reynoldscattle@cvalley.net • www.reynoldsherefords.com
HERD SIRES<br />
STAR HCF 62J THUNDER 279U ET<br />
STAR TAM BURSWICK T60<br />
FTF M326 WC157Y<br />
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Top Seller - HCF GM BUTCH 117 was <strong>the</strong><br />
top selling bull at <strong>the</strong> Central <strong>Missouri</strong> Polled<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> sale held at <strong>the</strong> Miller County Regional<br />
Stockyards on March 10. The bull was<br />
19 months of age and weighed 1,875 pounds. He<br />
was bred and raised by Hatchee Creek Farm -<br />
Garry and Sundra Mistler of Belle. When <strong>the</strong><br />
bidding stopped, Eddie and Janet Watson of<br />
Watson Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Ranch in Cabool were<br />
<strong>the</strong> new owners for $4,750.<br />
Butch was sired by<br />
Star HCF 62J Thunder 279U ET<br />
THANKS TO OUR 2011 / <strong>2012</strong> BUYERS<br />
Eddie & Janet Watson (Volumne buyer); Schrader Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>; Gerald Peltzer;<br />
Allison Walker; Mertz Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s; Rick Angel; Andrew Rackers;<br />
Shallow Creek Farm; Kenneth Shockley; Ronnie Terrell<br />
HATCHEE CREEK FARM<br />
GARRY & SUNDRA MISTLER<br />
34963 MCR 311<br />
BELLE, MO 65013<br />
(573) 859-6631
GO WITH THE BEST<br />
and let Labor Day be Your Lucky Day<br />
Remitall Embracer 8E /<br />
CES Victoria W373 Z207<br />
REA 18.67, Ratio 116<br />
IMF 4.40, Ratio 109<br />
MONDAY, SEPT. 3, <strong>2012</strong> • Noon (CDT)<br />
At PARKER BROS. POLLED HEREFORDS<br />
Bradyville, Tenn.<br />
(Conveniently located one hour sou<strong>the</strong>ast of Nashville)<br />
Selling 70 Lots • Our Highest Quality Offering Ever…<br />
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10<br />
ET heifer calves<br />
Bred heifers<br />
1151 1030 1216<br />
First-calf heifers with<br />
spring calves at side<br />
and rebred<br />
P606 / “Rusty”<br />
Revolution 4R heifer calf at side<br />
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BISMARCK / RIB EYE / P606<br />
Service-age bulls that all<br />
qualify for <strong>the</strong> Tennessee Beef<br />
Enhancement Program<br />
Auctioneer: Eddie Burks TFL# 4123, TAL# 4990<br />
For sale book and more information, contact Parker Bros. Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s or<br />
Jack D. Hedrick 904-613-4261, jdh@cableone.net<br />
To view <strong>the</strong> sale book online, go to www.hereford.org and<br />
go to Marketplace, Production Sale Catalogs<br />
PARKER BROS. POLLED HEREFORDS<br />
David and Paula Parker<br />
129 Banks Rd., Bradyville, TN 37026<br />
615-765-5359 • 615-464-7008<br />
dplp@dtccom.net • www.dkmfarms.com<br />
Breeding polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s for more than half a century.<br />
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16<br />
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3-year-olds with spring<br />
calves at side and rebred<br />
Mature cows with spring calves<br />
at side and rebred
Making History with Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
At <strong>the</strong> beginning of <strong>the</strong> second half of <strong>the</strong> twentieth century<br />
<strong>the</strong>re was a “new breed” of cattle coming onto <strong>the</strong> beef industry<br />
scene in <strong>Missouri</strong> and people were both interested and skeptical. It<br />
appeared to be an off shoot of <strong>the</strong> standard <strong>Hereford</strong> breed that had<br />
been imported from England many years before and had served <strong>the</strong><br />
beef cattleman well over <strong>the</strong> ensuing years. But what of this new<br />
breed that did not have horns? If <strong>the</strong>y had bred away <strong>the</strong> horns,<br />
what else had <strong>the</strong>y changes about <strong>the</strong> well known animals that<br />
many relied on for <strong>the</strong>ir farm income?<br />
Actually <strong>the</strong> Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> was not that new. The breed was<br />
developed first by an Iowa cattle rancher, Warren Gammon, and he<br />
set up <strong>the</strong> first Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Registry with 11 naturally polled<br />
animals in <strong>the</strong> latter part of <strong>the</strong> 19th century around 1890. The<br />
acceptance of <strong>the</strong> “new breed” was slow as any new thing was in<br />
those days but <strong>the</strong> qualities of this breed appealed to several farm<br />
owners in <strong>the</strong> central <strong>Missouri</strong> area because of its thriftiness, ease<br />
of calving and docile disposition.<br />
Because of <strong>the</strong> skepticism on <strong>the</strong> part of many cattle men and<br />
because, on a few occasions <strong>the</strong> polled animals were not allowed in<br />
sales with <strong>the</strong> traditional ones, <strong>the</strong>re was not a ready market place<br />
for polled animals around central <strong>Missouri</strong> in <strong>the</strong> mid-1900’s This<br />
led to a meeting of about half a dozen farmers who wanted to find<br />
a way to sell <strong>the</strong>ir polled animals without interference. Richard<br />
Seifert of Morrison, Mo was <strong>the</strong> leader of this small group and<br />
when <strong>the</strong> Central <strong>Missouri</strong> Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeders <strong>Association</strong><br />
was formed in 1952 he became it’s first President. The first Show<br />
and Sale of this new association was held on February 3, 1953 in a<br />
heated tent on <strong>the</strong> Osage Co Fair grounds in Linn, MO. Thirteen<br />
breeders consigned cattle to that sale and 28 bulls and 24 females<br />
were sold. The consigners included Cedar Grove Farm, at Freeburg;<br />
Eugene Goser, Osage City; D. C. Andrews, Union; James Burger,<br />
Hermann; Albert Norris, Salem; Brown Acres Farm, Mexico; H.A.<br />
Landwehr, O’Fallon; Lawrence Renn & Son, Jefferson City; Harold<br />
Rousset, Gerald; Martin Schake, Marthasville; Valley View Farm,<br />
Morrison; Louis Hahn, Owensville; and Serene Acres, Jefferson<br />
City.<br />
For quite a few of <strong>the</strong> early years Don Bowman, Livestock<br />
Sale Service of Hamilton, MO served as <strong>the</strong> sale manager. Early<br />
auctioneers were Col. Guy Pettit from Bloomfield, IA, Col. Jewett<br />
Fulkerson of Liberty, MO and Col. Wes Hays of Smithton, MO.<br />
It was <strong>the</strong> practice of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Association</strong> in <strong>the</strong> early days to have<br />
a judged show in <strong>the</strong> morning of sale day and Mr. Rollo Jones of<br />
Calhoun, MO was one of <strong>the</strong> first judges along with Prof. C.M.<br />
Bradley from University of <strong>Missouri</strong> . Trophies were awarded to<br />
<strong>the</strong> winners as well as cash prizes and were furnished by business<br />
sponsors and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Department of Agriculture. There were<br />
several persons in positions of responsibility that were present<br />
and gave advice and support. These included Don Chittenden,<br />
American Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Ass’n, Mark Dempsey of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
Ruralist, Shelby Kahrs of <strong>the</strong> weekly Star Farmer and Alva Creach<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Farmer.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> <strong>Association</strong> moved on toward its Fifth Annual Sale<br />
<strong>the</strong>re was evidence of growth. At that sale 57 head, 35 bulls and<br />
22 females, were sold, consigned by 22 farms in <strong>the</strong> area. Clarence<br />
Winkelman, Cedar Grove Farm at Freeburg, was president and<br />
Clyde Francis of Jefferson City served as secretary at that time. The<br />
sale was now in a heated pavilion at <strong>the</strong> Osage County Fairgrounds.<br />
Dr. A.J. Dyer of <strong>Missouri</strong> University was <strong>the</strong> judge of <strong>the</strong> show.<br />
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Again, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Department of Agriculture gave <strong>the</strong> ribbons<br />
and prizes for <strong>the</strong> show winners. When <strong>the</strong> 10th sale was coming<br />
up <strong>the</strong> <strong>Association</strong> decided that a special drawing card was in order<br />
and <strong>the</strong> consigners purchased a <strong>Hereford</strong> heifer from Martin Schake<br />
at Marthasville to be given away at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> sale. Everyone<br />
who came had an opportunity to register and have <strong>the</strong>ir name drawn<br />
to win <strong>the</strong> heifer. This began a tradition that was carried on for<br />
several years. A special invitation was issued to <strong>the</strong> 4-H and FFA<br />
young people to attend <strong>the</strong> sale. Lawrence Renn, Jefferson City was<br />
now president of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Association</strong> and Richard Seifert was serving<br />
as secretary. The fifteenth sale saw much <strong>the</strong> same personnel and<br />
location. Don Bowman was no longer managing <strong>the</strong> sale and<br />
Lawrence Renn was now serving as secretary and sale manager.<br />
The year 1974 was a year of expansion for <strong>the</strong> CMPHBA. They<br />
moved <strong>the</strong> sale to a new facility, <strong>the</strong> Feeder Calf Pavilion, a mile<br />
west and a mile north of Linn on Highway 100. Also it was <strong>the</strong> year<br />
that <strong>the</strong>y decided to have a second sale in <strong>the</strong> fall. The first fall sale<br />
was held on September 7, 1974 with 69 lots, 13 bulls and 56 females,<br />
for sale. By this time <strong>the</strong> tradition of having a judged show <strong>the</strong><br />
morning of <strong>the</strong> sale had been given up so at 12:00 noon Auctioneer<br />
Wes Hays struck <strong>the</strong> gavel and <strong>the</strong> 24th sale of <strong>the</strong> Central <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeders <strong>Association</strong> was underway.<br />
The recounting of all <strong>the</strong>se facts and figures might indicate that<br />
<strong>the</strong> sale proceeded in a ra<strong>the</strong>r predictable and almost boring way<br />
over <strong>the</strong> years but that would be a mistaken idea. Anyone who has<br />
been associated with <strong>the</strong>se sales probably has a few memories of<br />
when things went a bit amiss. In <strong>the</strong> early days <strong>the</strong>re was a dubious<br />
practice of giving <strong>the</strong> animals beer to give <strong>the</strong>m an added “finish”.<br />
One breeder got to looking at a bull he had brought in and decided<br />
<strong>the</strong> animal needed a little help. He remembered that he had a six<br />
pack in his truck so he got <strong>the</strong> beer and poured a generous amount<br />
down <strong>the</strong> bull’s throat. By <strong>the</strong> time <strong>the</strong> bull got in <strong>the</strong> ring he was<br />
so drunk that he sort of went crazy and pretty well demolished <strong>the</strong><br />
sale ring. Ano<strong>the</strong>r incident was <strong>the</strong> outgrowth of not as much fitting<br />
as is common now. One old fellow brought in a bull that was just<br />
covered with mud, right out of <strong>the</strong> pasture. Someone at <strong>the</strong> sale<br />
suggested that it would be good if he would clean <strong>the</strong> animal up a bit.<br />
There were limited facilities for doing that at <strong>the</strong> sale site so, being<br />
<strong>the</strong> innovative soul that he was, he drove <strong>the</strong> truck, trailer and bull<br />
through <strong>the</strong> local carwash! The bulls were not <strong>the</strong> only offenders.<br />
At one sale a cow being unloaded did not want to be where she was,<br />
and she saw a space not really wide enough to get her head through<br />
between <strong>the</strong> side of <strong>the</strong> trailer and <strong>the</strong> side of <strong>the</strong> chute, but to her<br />
it was her only hope of escape so she committed whole heartedly to<br />
going through that space and getting out of <strong>the</strong>re. In <strong>the</strong> process she<br />
broke <strong>the</strong> chute, damaged <strong>the</strong> trailer and was not captured until <strong>the</strong><br />
owner and his recruited helpers found her roughly 2 miles away in<br />
<strong>the</strong> parking lot of McDonald’s. Ano<strong>the</strong>r cow was a bit more subtle<br />
in her avoidance of <strong>the</strong> sale ring. She got loose some way and ran<br />
for all she was worth but she was able to find a herd of <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
somewhere along her path so she mingled with <strong>the</strong>m and was not<br />
detected until those animals were rounded up a couple of months<br />
later to wean <strong>the</strong> calves.<br />
But in spite of <strong>the</strong> afore mentioned incidents <strong>the</strong> sales continued<br />
to progress under <strong>the</strong> guidance of <strong>the</strong> same core of dedicated leaders<br />
and some new Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> devotees that came along. After<br />
History story continued on page 9
A Word From <strong>the</strong> Board<br />
By Jimmie Butler<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> Breeders,<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> Cattle are on a roll and we need to keep <strong>the</strong><br />
momentum going. Demand for our product continues to<br />
grow. Many commercial breeders understand <strong>the</strong> economic<br />
benefits of heterosis and are taking advantage of <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
to add value to <strong>the</strong>ir calves. Let’s keep our knives sharp and<br />
retain only those quality animals who will continue to make<br />
us <strong>the</strong> “go to” breed in <strong>the</strong> commercial cattle industry.<br />
The summer and fall show and sale schedules provide<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> enthusiasts with exciting opportunities to participate<br />
as exhibitors, spectators, consignors, or buyers. The <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
influence feeder calf sale in Eldon on July 9, <strong>the</strong> Junior National<br />
Expo in Grand Island, <strong>the</strong> Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield,<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> State Fair in Sedalia, and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
Field Day are all events of interest. The 100th Anniversary<br />
Sale of <strong>the</strong> Central <strong>Missouri</strong> Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
will be a landmark event on September 14 and 15 at <strong>the</strong><br />
Miller County Regional Stockyards in Eldon. There will be<br />
a performance by country music legend, Leroy Van Dyke<br />
on Friday evening and a complimentary lunch on Saturday<br />
before <strong>the</strong> sale. Be sure to refer to <strong>the</strong> schedule of events and<br />
sales in <strong>the</strong> calendar in this and coming issues of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> News for dates of private sales and o<strong>the</strong>r events.<br />
Our breed was well represented at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Cattleman’s<br />
All Breed Junior Show on June 9 in Sedalia. Over 90 head<br />
of <strong>Hereford</strong>s were exhibited and <strong>the</strong> quality was deep. The<br />
champions are pictured elsewhere in this issue. The <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
Futurity Show was held at <strong>the</strong> conclusion of <strong>the</strong> open classes.<br />
Six juniors returned to show in this class with <strong>the</strong> heifers <strong>the</strong>y<br />
bought at last year’s Opportunity Sale in December. There<br />
was extra prize money for <strong>the</strong>se exhibitors that was provided<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Officers<br />
and Directors<br />
MHA President:<br />
Jimmie Butler - Republic, Dist. 7<br />
MHA Vice President:<br />
Larry Day - Pilot Grove, Dist. 5<br />
MHA Sec/Treasurer:<br />
Matt Reynolds – Huntsville<br />
Directors:<br />
Gene Erickson - Maysville, Dist. 1<br />
Tony Belzer - Browning, Dist. 2<br />
Bill Nation - Vandalia, Dist. 3<br />
Brad Hurst - Nevada, Dist. 4<br />
Brad Mueller - Perryville, Dist.6<br />
Joe Kaczmarek - Salem, Dist. 8<br />
Kenny Spooler - Jackson, Dist. 9<br />
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by <strong>the</strong> consignors and distributed<br />
by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> Assoc.<br />
We should all be aware of<br />
a major fund raising project <strong>the</strong><br />
juniors are carrying out during<br />
<strong>the</strong> summer. They are selling<br />
raffle tickets on a show quality heifer from Roth <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
Farm that will be given to <strong>the</strong> lucky ticket holder at <strong>the</strong> MHA<br />
Field Day. I’m told that <strong>the</strong>re is a picture and pedigree of this<br />
heifer on <strong>the</strong> junior page in this issue so you can check her<br />
out. Contact your favorite junior for tickets.<br />
The <strong>Missouri</strong> Opportunity Sale selection process is<br />
underway. If you missed <strong>the</strong> deadline of May 1 to get your<br />
nomination fee in but you would still like to participate in <strong>the</strong><br />
sale you could contact Matt Reynolds or me and we can see<br />
if <strong>the</strong> evaluation visit is still possible in your area. We need<br />
more breeders participating in <strong>the</strong> Opportunity Sale to make<br />
it THE showcase sale for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Association</strong> is in <strong>the</strong> best shape it has been in recent<br />
memory. We have a thriving junior program and a strong<br />
women’s organization. Sales and shows are up in numbers,<br />
quality and sale prices, and our multi-media communications<br />
system is <strong>the</strong> envy of most state associations. All we need<br />
are more members to provide even better services to our<br />
breeders. A $40 membership is <strong>the</strong> best investment you<br />
can make to promote your <strong>Hereford</strong> cattle in <strong>Missouri</strong> and<br />
beyond and put more dollars in your pocket. One fairly<br />
new member was telling us at <strong>the</strong> MCA show about <strong>the</strong> big<br />
increase in calls for <strong>Hereford</strong> animals that he has experienced<br />
since becoming a member of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. If you are<br />
not a member, I encourage you to send in <strong>the</strong> membership<br />
application provided in this magazine.<br />
Looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events.<br />
Jimmie Butler<br />
The <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> News is <strong>the</strong> official publication of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. It is published four times a year<br />
at 1937 Kensington Square, Rolla, <strong>Missouri</strong> 65401. Susan T.<br />
Hand is Editor and Publisher.<br />
Ad rates are as follows:<br />
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A Note from <strong>the</strong> Editor:<br />
Greetings again, <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeders.<br />
Here we are in <strong>the</strong> middle of <strong>the</strong> Show and Fair season and half<br />
of ano<strong>the</strong>r year has gone into history. Where does <strong>the</strong> time go? I<br />
hope you have had a good spring and that you have some really<br />
good looking spring calves in <strong>the</strong> pasture. The very warm spring<br />
has made everything a bit ahead of schedule. The hay in <strong>the</strong> south<br />
central part of <strong>the</strong> state is pretty short and I think o<strong>the</strong>r parts of <strong>the</strong><br />
state are dry, too.<br />
Word that comes from official sources as well as evidence<br />
ga<strong>the</strong>red from personal experience at sales this spring show that<br />
interest in, and demand for, our breed continues to be high so it<br />
should be a good year for both seed stock and commercial breeders.<br />
Don’t forget to take advantage of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> Influence Feeder Calf<br />
Sales organized by <strong>the</strong> folks at Miller County Regional Stockyards.<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong>s are respected <strong>the</strong>re and <strong>the</strong>y have buyers who cooperate<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Certified <strong>Hereford</strong> Beef Program so you can capture top<br />
dollar for your good feeder calves at two upcoming sales, one on<br />
July 9 and one in early November.<br />
The Juniors have a money raising project going this summer.<br />
They are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a show heifer<br />
at a drawing in September during <strong>the</strong> Field Day. There is more<br />
information on <strong>the</strong> juniors page fur<strong>the</strong>r back in this issue. Field<br />
Day will be held at Roth <strong>Hereford</strong> Farm outside of Windsor, MO on<br />
September 8th<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r item of interest on <strong>the</strong> horizon is <strong>the</strong> big sale and<br />
celebration organized by <strong>the</strong> Central <strong>Missouri</strong> Polled <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
Breeders <strong>Association</strong> in connection with <strong>the</strong>ir 100th consecutive<br />
sale. It is believed to be <strong>the</strong> longest running sale of its kind in <strong>the</strong><br />
country. A big weekend is planned for September 14 and 15 at <strong>the</strong><br />
Miller County Stockyards so if you enjoy country music, good food,<br />
fun and fellowship as well as great <strong>Hereford</strong>s for sale save <strong>the</strong> date<br />
and plan to be <strong>the</strong>re. There will be lots of things to see and do<br />
on that weekend. Attractions and accommodations at Lake of <strong>the</strong><br />
Ozarks are a short drive away.<br />
We welcome some new voices to <strong>the</strong> University Page in this<br />
issue. Representatives of <strong>the</strong> Darr School of Agriculture at <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
State University in Springfield are writing about how <strong>the</strong> University<br />
is making use of <strong>the</strong>ir wonderful gift of <strong>the</strong> Journagan Ranch at<br />
Mountain Grove, MO to give students valuable hands-on experience<br />
in ranch duties. I want to thank Dr. Anson Elliott, head of <strong>the</strong> Darr<br />
School, for arranging this feature for us and we will look forward<br />
to hearing from him on o<strong>the</strong>r occasions. Joe Rickabaugh is back<br />
with his views from <strong>the</strong> perspective of <strong>the</strong> American <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> and <strong>the</strong>re are several sale roundups that you can check<br />
out if you are interested.<br />
One 1 -pound flank steak<br />
trimmed<br />
1 teaspoon Dejon mustard<br />
3/4 teaspoon salt<br />
BLT Steak Salad<br />
6 cups romaine lettuce<br />
1/4 teaspoon black pepper<br />
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes<br />
Nonstick cooking spray<br />
Sprinkle <strong>the</strong> steak with 1/2 <strong>the</strong> salt and pepper. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add <strong>the</strong> steak and cook 5 minutes on<br />
each side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut <strong>the</strong> steak in strips on a angle against <strong>the</strong> grain. Meanwhile, wisk<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> oil, vinegar, mustard and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add <strong>the</strong> lettuce, tomatoes and onions and toss to coat well. Transfer <strong>the</strong><br />
salad to a platter. Top with <strong>the</strong> steak slices and sprinkle with <strong>the</strong> blue cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.<br />
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There are <strong>the</strong> usual little features;<br />
Around <strong>the</strong> Barn, a summer recipe to<br />
try, an updte on <strong>the</strong> reorganization of<br />
<strong>the</strong> women’s group, a couple of smiles<br />
to lighten <strong>the</strong> days and various bits of,<br />
hopefully, useful information.<br />
Almost as you are reading this <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>2012</strong> Junior National <strong>Hereford</strong> Expo is<br />
getting underway in Grand Island, NE.<br />
We wish all <strong>the</strong> juniors <strong>the</strong> very best of luck and success at this<br />
year’s Expo. I hope as many breeders as possible will be <strong>the</strong>re to<br />
cheer on our kids. They do a wonderful job with <strong>the</strong>ir cattle and are<br />
good ambassadors for our <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong>s.<br />
I look forward to seeing all of you at <strong>the</strong> various shows this<br />
summer. I hope <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r will be moderate enough for me to<br />
attend all of <strong>the</strong>m. I had to miss <strong>the</strong> Ozark Empire Fair last year<br />
because of <strong>the</strong> extreme heat since I almost had become sick <strong>the</strong> year<br />
before. I live in too much air conditioning to be able to stand a full<br />
day of 100+ heat.<br />
I wish you all a safe, happy and profitable summer. See you<br />
around <strong>the</strong> show ring.<br />
Sue<br />
Cover photograph provided by Jack Meyers. Thank you.<br />
When you’re from <strong>the</strong> country ~<br />
your perception is a little different.<br />
A <strong>Missouri</strong> farmer in his pickup, drove to a neighbor's, and<br />
knocked at <strong>the</strong> door. A boy, about 9, opened <strong>the</strong> door<br />
"Is your Dad home?"<br />
"No sir, he isn't; he went to town."<br />
"Well, is your Mo<strong>the</strong>r here?"<br />
"No sir, she went to town with Dad."<br />
"How about your bro<strong>the</strong>r, Howard? Is he here?"<br />
"No sir, He went with Mom and Dad."<br />
The rancher stood <strong>the</strong>re for a few minutes, shifting from one foot to<br />
<strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r, and mumbling to himself.<br />
"Is <strong>the</strong>re anything I can do for you? I know where all <strong>the</strong> tools are, if<br />
you want to borrow one, or I can give dad a message."<br />
"Well," said <strong>the</strong> rancher uncomfortably, "I really wanted to talk to<br />
your Dad. It's about your bro<strong>the</strong>r Howard getting my daughter, Suzie,<br />
pregnant."'<br />
The boy thought for a moment. "You would have to talk to Dad<br />
about that. I know he charges $500 for <strong>the</strong> bull and $50 for <strong>the</strong> hog,<br />
but I don't know how much he charges for Howard<br />
1 small red onion finely<br />
chopped<br />
1 tablespoon virgin<br />
olive oil<br />
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese<br />
1 tablespoon cider vinegar<br />
2 slices crisp cooked bacon<br />
crumbled
Calendar of Events<br />
July 2 - 8 Junior National <strong>Hereford</strong> Expo<br />
Grand Island, NE<br />
July 9 <strong>Hereford</strong> Influence Feeder Calf<br />
sale, Miller Co Reg Stockyard<br />
Eldon, MO<br />
Aug 3 Ozark Empire Junior <strong>Hereford</strong> Show<br />
Springfield, MO<br />
Aug 4 Ozark Empire Open <strong>Hereford</strong> Show<br />
Springfield, MO.<br />
Aug 11 MO State Fair 4-H/FFA Show<br />
Sedalia, MO<br />
Aug 12 MO State Fair Open Show<br />
Sedalia, MO<br />
Aug 20 Deadline for material for Sept<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> News<br />
Sept 3 Parker Bros. <strong>Hereford</strong> Sale<br />
Bradyville, TN<br />
Sept 7-8 MHA Field Day, Roth Farm<br />
Windsor, MO<br />
Sept. 9 AbraKadabra Production Sale<br />
Columbia, MO<br />
Sept 13 Sou<strong>the</strong>ast MO Regional Fair<br />
Cape Girardeau, MO<br />
Sept 14-15 CMPHBA 100th Sale and<br />
Celebration, Miller County<br />
Regional Stockyard, Eldon, MO<br />
Oct 6 Journagan/MSU Production Sale<br />
Darr Arena, Springfield, MO<br />
Oct 10 Deadline for material for Nov. 1<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> News<br />
Oct 21 Star Lake Ranch Fall Sale<br />
Skiatook, OK<br />
Oct 27 Reynolds Decades of Design Sale<br />
Huntsville, MO<br />
Nov 12 <strong>Hereford</strong> Influence Feeder Calf Sale<br />
Miller Co Reg Stockyard, Eldon, MO<br />
Nov 17 Show-Me Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Classic<br />
Roth Farm, Windsor, MO<br />
Dec 1-2 MHA Annual Meeting and Banquet<br />
MO Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, MO<br />
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From <strong>the</strong> AHA<br />
By Joe Rickabaugh<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> Sales Strong—What’s Next ?<br />
To say <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> market is strong and getting stronger would<br />
be an understatement. Often heard when talking with breeders from<br />
across <strong>the</strong> country is <strong>the</strong> bull pen is sold out or just a few of <strong>the</strong><br />
young ones are left. Hasn’t always been that way but <strong>the</strong> last couple<br />
of years has brought many from <strong>the</strong> commercial industry to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
marketplace.<br />
Going right along with this upward trend are <strong>the</strong> female sales<br />
following suit. With <strong>the</strong> overall cattle industry inventory of females<br />
at historic lows this trend is probably more intense in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
trade. People are hunting good registered and commercial females.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> recent AHA board meetings some compelling comparisons<br />
for <strong>Hereford</strong> sale averages was presented. The comparison<br />
was for <strong>Hereford</strong> production and consignment sales from January<br />
through April 15 for both 2011 and <strong>2012</strong>. Bull sales in 2011 tallied<br />
2,931.13 lots grossing $12,494, 604 to average $3,776—in<br />
<strong>2012</strong> 3391.07 lots grossed $17,343,200 to average $5,114.37. Female<br />
sales in 2011 totaled 1,024 lots grossing $2,440,673 to average<br />
$2,383---in <strong>2012</strong> 1,088.5 lots grossed $3,331,888 to average<br />
$3,061.<br />
To put this in perspective 459.94 more bulls sold in <strong>2012</strong> with<br />
<strong>the</strong> gross being up $4,848,596 and <strong>the</strong> average was up $851. There<br />
were 64.5 more lots of females which grossed $891,215 more and<br />
pushed <strong>the</strong> average up $678 in comparison to <strong>the</strong> previous years.<br />
Overall lots in <strong>2012</strong> were up 524, grossing $5,739,811 more and <strong>the</strong><br />
average increased $839.<br />
Above are some powerful numbers that should make many feel<br />
pretty good. Yes <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> industry, right along with <strong>the</strong> beef<br />
cattle industry is surging upward at a historical pace—but what<br />
does <strong>the</strong> next few years portray? Even more importantly what does<br />
this mean for <strong>Hereford</strong> breeders both large and small?<br />
For some it means <strong>the</strong>y will do very well because <strong>the</strong>y have a<br />
marketing plan and <strong>the</strong>y will continually search for new markets.<br />
Just as important <strong>the</strong>y will also take care of past clients and realize<br />
more dollars for both bulls and females due to <strong>the</strong> competition for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir product. On <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side of <strong>the</strong> coin <strong>the</strong>re will be breeders<br />
who will continually hope <strong>the</strong> market comes to <strong>the</strong>m and yes <strong>the</strong>y<br />
will enjoy <strong>the</strong> upsurge due to <strong>the</strong> overall cattle market. But sitting<br />
and hoping will also leave potential sales on <strong>the</strong> table.<br />
Hopefully <strong>the</strong> message gleaned from <strong>the</strong>se paragraphs is, <strong>the</strong><br />
market is <strong>the</strong>re for those who are willing to market <strong>the</strong>ir program.<br />
We are continually getting calls asking where to find <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
breeders in <strong>the</strong>ir local states. If you are not telling and promoting<br />
your program <strong>the</strong>y will never find it. Always has been that way but<br />
with <strong>the</strong> state of <strong>the</strong> industry now may be <strong>the</strong> time to really make<br />
hay.<br />
The very first step to marketing is getting a handle on your sale<br />
inventory. This means making a list of animals you have for sale.<br />
The list should include pedigree, performance information, epds,<br />
breeding status, service sires, projected calving dates, etc. Don’t<br />
forget a price for each animal. Get it down in a list so you have <strong>the</strong><br />
information readily available for <strong>the</strong> potential buyer when <strong>the</strong>y call<br />
or ask you to send it to <strong>the</strong>m. Oh, you don’t have this information<br />
you say---just remember o<strong>the</strong>r breeders do and buyers like information.<br />
If it takes you a week to round up <strong>the</strong> information after <strong>the</strong><br />
buyer calls you have given that potential client plenty of time to<br />
look elsewhere. Get your marketing plan ready.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> state of <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>the</strong>re are numerous ways to get involved<br />
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and market your program. The chance to consign to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
Opportunity is now—contact Matt Reynolds if you would like to<br />
consign. There are o<strong>the</strong>r sales that are also looking for <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
consignments—make a few calls. Get your name out <strong>the</strong>re where<br />
people can find it. The <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> News is a good place to<br />
start--Sue Hand is a great person to work with and does a superior<br />
job with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> News. Advertise your cattle and<br />
program—<strong>the</strong> market is on your side and your competitor is making<br />
sure <strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong>ir name out <strong>the</strong>re.<br />
Personal follow-up and calls are powerful tools in a seedstock<br />
operation. Calls to potential clients letting <strong>the</strong>m know of an upcoming<br />
sale or a group you have for sale can lead to sales. Have you<br />
called your past bull customers to check on how good <strong>the</strong> calves are<br />
by <strong>the</strong> bull you sold him? He might want to buy ano<strong>the</strong>r one or two<br />
or more. Have you called that young person who bought a show<br />
heifer or steer from you? Just to see how <strong>the</strong>y are getting along.<br />
While you are on <strong>the</strong> phone with <strong>the</strong>m might be an opportune time<br />
to inform <strong>the</strong>m of that new calf that might work for <strong>the</strong>m this year.<br />
Prime example just received a call yesterday from a smaller<br />
breeder. He told me he had just got off <strong>the</strong> phone with a breeder<br />
about his upcoming sale. This smaller breeder was totally impressed<br />
that <strong>the</strong> gentleman had taken time to call and invite him<br />
to his sale. The breeder said he would be proud if he would come<br />
down and take a look at <strong>the</strong> cattle and enjoy himself at <strong>the</strong> sale. As<br />
we ended our conversation <strong>the</strong> smaller breeder told me he had not<br />
planned on going to <strong>the</strong> sale and now was considering working it<br />
into his schedule. Even more powerful, he told me when he was<br />
ready to buy some more cattle he would be visiting this ranch—he<br />
said he was humbled and honored <strong>the</strong> gentleman had called him.<br />
Marketing lesson number one—this is a people business first.<br />
If I can ever be of assistance with your <strong>Hereford</strong> operation,<br />
please give me a call—785-633-3188.<br />
History story continued from page 4<br />
Lawrence Renn’s lengthy service as manager of <strong>the</strong> sale, Robert<br />
Schulen of Belle, Mo became <strong>the</strong> secretary and sale manager in<br />
2003. The o<strong>the</strong>r officers at that time were President, Glenn Muenks<br />
of Bonnots Mill, MO and Vice President, Frank Flaspohler of<br />
Boonville, MO. At <strong>the</strong> 2007 sale <strong>the</strong>re were 93 lots sold, 15 bulls,<br />
and 78 females, By this time Jack Lowderman was <strong>the</strong> auctioneer<br />
of <strong>the</strong> sale.<br />
That brings us to <strong>the</strong> present day and <strong>the</strong> spring sale that was<br />
held on March 10th, <strong>2012</strong> with 24 consigners supplying 60 lots.<br />
One thing that stands out immediately as we look back over <strong>the</strong> last<br />
59 years is how <strong>the</strong> price of <strong>the</strong> animals has increased. At <strong>the</strong> sale of<br />
February 1, 1955 nearly all <strong>the</strong> cattle were sold for under $500.00<br />
and <strong>the</strong> few that were not weren’t very much above $500.00. By<br />
comparison, <strong>the</strong> average of all lots at <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> spring sale was<br />
$1,970.00. Gary Mistler’s bull, Butch, brought $4,750.00 and a<br />
nice cow/calf pair consigned by Tim Cavanaugh sold separately for<br />
a total of $3,675.00. I think it is fair to say that <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong><br />
animals has improved as well. The herds represented in this sale<br />
have been continually upgraded by bringing in high quality bulls<br />
and replacement females that have added significant quality.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> early sale manager, Don Bowman, wrote in <strong>the</strong> catalog<br />
for <strong>the</strong> 10th sale in 1962, “Little did a small group of 5 or 6 men<br />
realize, as <strong>the</strong>y met one evening around <strong>the</strong> dinner table, that<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were writing history. Little did <strong>the</strong>y realize <strong>the</strong> lives and<br />
herds of many breeders and farmers that would be affected by <strong>the</strong><br />
organization that was formed that evening over 10 1/2 years ago.”<br />
I wonder what he would say now, 59 years later as we look to <strong>the</strong><br />
100th consecutive sale. They did, indeed, write history!
New Journagan Ranch practicum class offers hands-on experience<br />
by Jim Bellis, Assistant Director, William H. Darr School of<br />
Agriculture, <strong>Missouri</strong> State University<br />
Introduction to Leo Journagan Ranch<br />
Most <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> breeders are aware of <strong>the</strong> generous<br />
gift of prominent Springfield business leaders Leo and Jean<br />
Journagan to <strong>Missouri</strong> State University beginning in fall 2009<br />
thru <strong>the</strong> present. The gift included over 1000 head of cattle<br />
and more than 3000 acres south of Mountain Grove, <strong>Missouri</strong>.<br />
The renowned LJR <strong>Hereford</strong> herd remains intact under <strong>the</strong><br />
same longtime leadership team headed by herd manager,<br />
Marty Lueck. Lueck directs four o<strong>the</strong>r fulltime personnel, all<br />
of whom now are Agriculture employees at MSU. Dr. Anson<br />
Elliott is Director of <strong>the</strong> School of Agriculture.<br />
Numerous education related groups who have visited<br />
<strong>the</strong> ranch in <strong>the</strong> last year or so including: leaders from <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> Department of Conservation, Wagons and Wine<br />
Benefit Trail Ride, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Cattlemen’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
Board of Directors, international educators from China, state<br />
board members of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Farm Bureau, <strong>Missouri</strong> State<br />
University Board of Governors, <strong>Missouri</strong> State University<br />
Foundation, <strong>the</strong> chief CEO of <strong>the</strong> American <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong>, potential transfer students from NEO, Crowder,<br />
and OTC, state and national legislators, and numerous<br />
community business leaders.<br />
Many aspects of <strong>the</strong> Journagan Ranch include research<br />
Students respond to hands on experience<br />
by William Boyer, Junior, Animal Science major,<br />
Old Mines, Mo.<br />
Hands-on application of <strong>the</strong> knowledge acquired in<br />
<strong>the</strong> classroom was <strong>the</strong> goal of <strong>the</strong> new Journagan Ranch<br />
practicum class offered spring <strong>2012</strong> at <strong>the</strong> William H. Darr<br />
School of Agriculture. Students experienced what life is like<br />
during calving season at <strong>the</strong> ranch in Mountain Grove, Mo.<br />
According to Dr. Melissa Hudson, assistant professor of<br />
animal science at <strong>the</strong> William H. Darr School of Agriculture,<br />
25 students, who were enrolled in upper-division animal<br />
science classes, signed up to take part. These students traveled<br />
to <strong>the</strong> ranch and helped with calving season as well as o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
ranch duties.<br />
Students had options for receiving credit. They could<br />
sign up to help on <strong>the</strong> ranch for one weekend and write a<br />
300-500 word reflection to earn extra credit in one of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
upper-division animal science classes. Or, <strong>the</strong>y could sign<br />
up for two weekends, work a minimum of 32 hours, and<br />
write a 600-1000 word reflection to earn one-credit-hour<br />
for AGS 492 special problems course.<br />
Participating students were allowed to stay overnight at<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> State Fruit Experiment Station dormitory and<br />
reported to <strong>the</strong> ranch in <strong>the</strong> morning. While <strong>the</strong>re, students<br />
spent time with ranch employees to gain calving season<br />
experience.<br />
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Potential transfer students from NEO, Crowder and OTC visiting<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> State Agriculture program at Journagan Ranch.<br />
in natural resources and wildlife, conservation practices, and<br />
research in beef herd management practices. An opportunity<br />
that is only beginning to be utilized is <strong>the</strong> agriculture student<br />
internship program at <strong>the</strong> ranch. The following article first<br />
appeared in Volume 30 Spring <strong>2012</strong> issue of <strong>the</strong> Ag Review,<br />
an annual publication of <strong>the</strong> William H. Darr School of<br />
Agriculture. The publication is a class project of Joyce<br />
Cutright’s Ag Communications class. The entire Ag Review<br />
may be viewed at: http://ag.missouristate.edu/publications.<br />
htm.<br />
MSU students get hands-on experience at calving time at Journagan<br />
Ranch.<br />
Marty Lueck, Journagan Ranch manager, said he<br />
wanted <strong>the</strong> opportunity to be practical and provide hands-on<br />
experience to enhance what students had learned in <strong>the</strong> class<br />
room.<br />
“I want students to have a good experience when <strong>the</strong>y<br />
come,” stated Lueck as he discussed goals for <strong>the</strong> practicum<br />
class.<br />
The experience also was a good one for Lueck. He said<br />
it was enjoyable to interact with students by answering<br />
questions about <strong>the</strong> ranch and about <strong>the</strong>ir futures in <strong>the</strong> world<br />
of agriculture.<br />
According to Hudson, <strong>the</strong> main goals of <strong>the</strong> practicum<br />
were to get <strong>the</strong> ranch extra hands during calving season and to<br />
get students hands-on learning experiences.
100th Anniversary Sale Celebration is a special heifer who will be a fitting tribute<br />
to commemortate this landmark event. She will be auctioned<br />
The Central <strong>Missouri</strong> Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeders <strong>Association</strong><br />
100th Anniversary Celebration and Sale will be held<br />
on September 14th and 15th at <strong>the</strong> Miller county Regional<br />
Stockyards in Eldon, <strong>Missouri</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Association</strong> members are making a special effort to<br />
offer buyers <strong>the</strong>ir best to make this sale attractive to all. Prospective<br />
buyers will find herd bull prospects and replacement<br />
females that will add value to <strong>the</strong>ir herds.<br />
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy <strong>the</strong> festivities that<br />
begin on Friday evening, September 14, highlighted by a performance<br />
by country music legend, Leroy Van Dyke, “The<br />
Cowboy Auctioneer” and his band. Gates will open at 5 p.m.<br />
with displays of cattle, cattle supply products, etc. Food will<br />
be available at <strong>the</strong> sale facility Friday evening. Saturday’s<br />
activities will begin at 9 a.m. with donuts and coffee while<br />
viewing sale cattle and donated items which will be auctioned<br />
prior to <strong>the</strong> registered cattle sale. Complimentary lunch will<br />
be served to guests and to those who register and obtain a<br />
buyer number. Live country music will accompany lunch.<br />
American <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong> and <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> executives will be in attendance throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
weekend along with directors of both organizations. The<br />
National and <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> Queens will also grace this<br />
historic event.<br />
Come and take in a weekend of entertainment and fellowship<br />
with o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Hereford</strong> enthusiasts. <strong>the</strong> beautiful Lake<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Ozarks is a short drive from Eldon where attendees<br />
will find numerous motels and resorts. Water sports, fishing<br />
and great shopping opportunities abound in <strong>the</strong> area. Early<br />
room reservations are recommended as September is a prime<br />
month for tourists in <strong>the</strong> Ozarks.<br />
Donation Heifer: Glengrove Celebration Z1<br />
Reg# P43275066, birthdate 1/3/12<br />
Sire - Star TCF Shock & Awe 158W<br />
Sire of Dam - JDB 492 Wizard S027<br />
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on September 15th for <strong>the</strong> benefit of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Junior<br />
Scholarship Fund and <strong>the</strong> AHA National Queen Travel Fund.<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> Futurity Show - <strong>2012</strong><br />
On December 4, 2011 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> held <strong>the</strong>ir annual Opportunity Sale. Twelve<br />
of <strong>the</strong> show heifer prospects sold to junior members in<br />
four states. Six of <strong>the</strong>se juniors returned with <strong>the</strong> animals<br />
<strong>the</strong>y purchased to compete in <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Futurity Classes.<br />
The owner of <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Futurity Champion will receive a<br />
check for $625.00 and <strong>the</strong> Reserve Champion will receive<br />
$312.50 at <strong>the</strong> Awards Banquet of <strong>2012</strong>, December 1. The<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r four heifers in <strong>the</strong> Futurity show each received a<br />
check for $79.00 as <strong>the</strong>y left <strong>the</strong> show ring. Anna Roth of<br />
Altenburg, MO had <strong>the</strong> Champion heifer with a January<br />
24, 2011 heifer purchased from Kaczmarek’s 4K <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Salem, MO and Sarah Ray of Paris, MO won Reserve<br />
Champion with her January 16, 2011 heifer bred by Bacon<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong>s of Siloam Springs, AR.<br />
The <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Board of Directors<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Opportunity Sale consignors want to send a big<br />
THANK YOU out to all junior members for bidding and<br />
purchasing <strong>the</strong>se females.
Buyers from 32 States and Canada<br />
Take Home Star Lake Sale Offering<br />
Star Lake Cattle Ranch welcomed a nice crowd to <strong>the</strong> ranch<br />
near Skiatook, Okla., for <strong>the</strong>ir May 19, <strong>2012</strong>, production sale. Active<br />
participation from <strong>the</strong> breeders in <strong>the</strong> bleachers combined with those<br />
bidding on <strong>the</strong> internet and phone through LiveAuctions and Superior<br />
led to a very successful sale of high quality <strong>Hereford</strong> cattle. Star Lake<br />
tagged this auction as “The Sale of Branded Beauties”, and at <strong>the</strong> final<br />
gavel it was <strong>the</strong> highest averaging sale ever hosted by <strong>the</strong> ranch. Buyers<br />
from 32 states and two Canadian provinces bid aggressively to get <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
picks. While <strong>the</strong> averages were very strong and <strong>the</strong> top lots sold well<br />
into five figures, <strong>the</strong>re were also plenty of affordable pairs and heifers,<br />
with 35% of <strong>the</strong> offering selling under $5,000. The sale average breaks<br />
down as follows.<br />
Gross Sales Average<br />
7⁄12 Bulls $79,100 $136,379<br />
85 Females $713,900 $8,399<br />
85 7/12 Lots $793,000 $9,266<br />
232Frozen Embryos $129,275 $557<br />
5 Semen Units $2,500 $500<br />
Seedstock Source $924,775<br />
Sale Gross<br />
Auctioneers: Eddie C. Sims, Dale Stith, Eddie Burks and Matt<br />
Sims<br />
High selling bulls included:<br />
Lot 1, 1/4 interest in pick of <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Spring Embryo Bull Calves.<br />
Purchased by Progen Trading International LLC, Weston, FL. ...<br />
$68,000<br />
Lot 2, 1/3 interest in STAR KKH SSF Uprising 506Y ET, 9/19/11, sired<br />
by MSU TCF Revolution 4R. Purchased by Shagbark Farms<br />
LLC, Tulsa, OK .............................................................. $11,100<br />
High selling females included:<br />
Lot 5, STAR Rose Gardon 13X ET, 1/5/10, sired by Remitall Online<br />
122L. And heifer calf, STAR Bouquet of Roses 27Z, 1/8/12,<br />
sired by GO 3196 Advance S109. Purchased by River Valley<br />
Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s, Newburgh, ONT ................................$41,000<br />
Lot 65, STAR Suzette 418S ET, 9/21/06, sired by DM BR Sooner. And<br />
bull calf, STAR CWS Full Spectrum 79Z, 1/20/12, sired by GO<br />
3196 Advance S109. Purchased by Moss Land & Cattle, Powell<br />
Butte, OR ........................................................................$31,000<br />
Lot 73, RVP STAR 533P Unequaled 53U ET, 2/3/08, sired by STAR<br />
Bright Future 533P ET. And heifer calf, STAR Undeniable 163Z,<br />
2/18/12, sired by STAR KCL Breakout 3T ET. Purchased by<br />
Copper Creek Ranch, Princeton, BC ..............................$28,000<br />
Lot 19, Delhawk Sunny 1014 ET, 2/2/10, sired by STAR Bright Future<br />
533P ET. And heifer calf, STAR Sky’s The Limit 94Z, 1/25/12,<br />
sired by GO 3196 Advance S109. Purchased by Medonte<br />
Highlands Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s, Orillia, Ont. ......................$26,000<br />
Lot 169, STAR TRF Golden Maiden 518Y ET, 9/25/11, sired by GH<br />
Adams Gold Nugget ET 378W. Purchased by Harrison Cattle,<br />
Arapaho, OK ...................................................................$24,000<br />
Lot 8, STAR Gimme Sum Luv’n 55X ET, 1/12/10, sired by Remitall<br />
Online 122L. And heifer calf, STAR Luvletters 141Z, 2/7/12,<br />
sired by NJW BW 33L Radar 73R ET. Purchased by Moss Land<br />
& Cattle ...........................................................................$21,000<br />
Lot 74, STAR Unparalleled Lass 174X, 2/7/10, sired by GO 3196<br />
Advance S109. And heifer calf, STAR Unpretentious 147Z,<br />
2/10/12, sired by NJW BW 33L Radar 73T ET. Purchased by<br />
Moss Land & Cattle ........................................................$20,000<br />
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Lot 4, STAR KKH Keepsake Kess 202X, 2/13/10, sired by GO 3196<br />
Advance S109. And bull calf, STAR KKH Beau Jangles 156Z,<br />
2/15/12, sired by STAR PPL Bullet 388T ET. Purchased by Bent<br />
Creek LLC, North Royalton, OH ....................................$18,000<br />
Lot 10, RJ 122L Sally 0019, 2/13/10, sired by Remitall Online 122L.<br />
Purchased by NJB Limited, Maysville, KY, for $7,200. Heifer<br />
calf, STAR Singular Sensation 47Z, 1/11/12, sired by GO 3196<br />
Advance S109. Purchased by Copper Creek for $10,000 ...........<br />
$17,200<br />
Lot 63, STAR Orlalee Domette 515P ET, 1/2/04, sired by Remitall<br />
Online 122L. Purchased by OJJ Cattle Ranch, Ririe,<br />
ID.................$16,000<br />
Lot 154, STAR KKH SSF Gottawant 237Y ET, 3/5/11, sired by<br />
STAR SS Thunder LT 62J. Purchased by Copper Creek<br />
Ranch...........$15,000<br />
Lot 166, STAR KKH SSF Ya-U-Know 522Y ET, 9/27/11, sired by<br />
MSU TCF Revolution 4R. Purchased by Conner Simmons,<br />
Owasso, OK ....................................................................$15,000<br />
Lot 36, CES Brittney E92 J245, 1/22/10, sired by CES WCF JWS<br />
Hale 3008 E92 ET. And heifer calf, STAR Smply Irresist’ble<br />
188Z, 3/4/12, sired by STAR PPL Bullet 388T ET. Purchased by<br />
Stallings Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s, Eugene, OR .........................$13,200<br />
Lot 13, STAR SLT Fancy Talkin 505W ET, 9/10/09, sired by Remitall<br />
Online 122L. And heifer calf, STAR EZ to Brag On 191Z,<br />
3/8/12, sired by FCC 7M Quantum 2U. Purchased by Moss<br />
Land & Cattle ..................................................................$13,000<br />
Lot 61, STAR SJS Sheer Elegance 67W ET, 1/19/09, sired by Remitall<br />
Online 122L. And bull calf, STAR SJS Sheer Class 127Z,<br />
2/5/12, sired by STAR TCF Shock & Awe 158W ET. Purchased<br />
by John Phillips, Tulsa, OK ............................................$13,000<br />
Lot 167, STAR KKH SSF O-Tay Ma 510Y ET, 9/21/11, sired by Harvie<br />
Tailor Made ET 7W. Purchased by Turkey Fea<strong>the</strong>r Ranch, Ada,<br />
OK ...................................................................................$13,000<br />
CMPHBA Spring Sale Roundup<br />
A bright, unusually warm spring day brought out a<br />
large crowd of interested buyers to <strong>the</strong> 99 th semi-annual<br />
sale of <strong>the</strong> Central <strong>Missouri</strong> Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeders<br />
<strong>Association</strong> on March 10 at Miller County Regional<br />
Stockyards near Eldon, MO.<br />
The sale reflected <strong>the</strong> continuing heightened interest<br />
in <strong>Hereford</strong> breeding stock as well as <strong>the</strong> constantly<br />
improving quality of <strong>the</strong> animals offered at this sale.<br />
The bulls averaged $2,872.00 and bred heifers averaged<br />
$2,033.00, The sale of 56 lots grossed $110,300.00 for<br />
an average of $1,970.00.<br />
Top selling lots were:<br />
A bull, HCF GM Butch 117 consigned by Gary<br />
Mistler of Belle, MO was purchased by Eddie Watson of<br />
Cabool, MO......................................................$4,750.00<br />
Cow/calf Pair TC Miss Bernice 1U consigned by<br />
Cavanaugh Farms of Cuba, MO. Cow to Simon Polled<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong>s of Excelsior Springs, MO................$1,675.00<br />
Her bull calf sold to Dywane Wienberger of Lincoln, MO<br />
for $2,000.00 making <strong>the</strong> pair total ................ $3,675.00
Falling Timber Farm<br />
Bull Selection Day<br />
The demand for <strong>Hereford</strong> bulls brought good results<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Ridders at Falling Timber Farm when <strong>the</strong>y held<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir Bull Selection Day on <strong>the</strong> farm near Marthasville,<br />
MO. on March 17th. The average on 21 bulls sold was<br />
$2,900.00.<br />
The top selling animals were:<br />
FTF Secret Bonus 1227Y, a son of FTF Top Secret<br />
801U, purchased by Valley View Farms owned by Gary<br />
Seifert and Sons of Morrison, MO for $3,900.00.<br />
Kenny Spooler, Lizzie’s Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s, Jackson,<br />
MO selected ano<strong>the</strong>r son of FTF Top Secret 801U for<br />
$3,550.00 and Willie Black from ________, Iowa won<br />
<strong>the</strong> bid for FTF Ribeye 106Y, a son of SHF Rib Eye<br />
M326 R 117 at $3,500.00.<br />
Yvonne Ridder also reported on <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>ast<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> Performance Tested Bull Sale where 67 bulls<br />
sold for an average of $3,916.00. The Ridder family<br />
consigned <strong>the</strong> second and third highest selling animals.<br />
The second highest selling bull was FTF Mandate 048X,<br />
a two year old son of KCF Bennett 3008 M326 purchased<br />
by George Keller of Palmyra, MO for $6,000.00. The<br />
third high seller was FTF Durango 013X, son of THM<br />
Durango 4037. This two year old son of a World Class<br />
daughter sold to David Kittle of Novinger, MO for<br />
$5,650.00.<br />
Candy Meadow Sale Roundup<br />
On March 24, <strong>2012</strong> Candy Meadow Farm in<br />
Lexington, TN, celebrated <strong>the</strong>ir 60th anniversary in <strong>the</strong><br />
beef cattle business with <strong>the</strong>ir sale under <strong>the</strong> banner<br />
of ‘The Cowman’s Kind XV”. <strong>Hereford</strong>s, Angus and<br />
Charolais were available in <strong>the</strong> sale. Jim Birdwell<br />
of Fletcher, OK was <strong>the</strong> auctioneer and <strong>the</strong> sale was<br />
managed by Jack D. Hedrick, JDH Marketing Services,<br />
Columbus, MS.<br />
When <strong>the</strong> bidding was finished 50 bulls had been<br />
sold with an average price of $3,820.00 for gross<br />
receipts of $191,020.00. Forty five females brought<br />
$102,600.00 for an average $2,280.00. The overall<br />
average for <strong>the</strong> sale was $3,090.00. Prices at sales<br />
nationwide continue to reflect <strong>the</strong> upswing in <strong>the</strong> beef<br />
market.<br />
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J. D. Bellis Sale Roundup<br />
The J. D. Bellis family held <strong>the</strong>ir twelfth production<br />
sale on Sunday, May 6, <strong>2012</strong> at <strong>the</strong> Owen Bro<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
Cattle Co. sale facility at Bois D’Arc. Mo. It was<br />
a beautiful day for <strong>the</strong> sale labeled “Partners in<br />
Performance <strong>2012</strong>”and a very good crowd assembled<br />
early to analyze <strong>the</strong> sale offerings and choose <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
favorites. The auctioneer for <strong>the</strong> sale was Dale Stith<br />
and it got underway promptly at 1:00 pm.<br />
Averages:<br />
19.5 bulls grossed $64,600 for an<br />
average of $3,313.00<br />
59 female lots grossed $216,100.00 for an<br />
average of $2,569.00<br />
78.5 lots grossed $151,500 for an overall<br />
average of $2,753.00<br />
The high sellers were:<br />
Bulls:<br />
Lot 86 - JDB 4R Revolution X114, one half interest<br />
sold to Paul Fenske of Monett, MO for. .....<br />
..................................................$4,500.00<br />
Females;<br />
Lot 66/66A - Cow JDB P18 Cynthia T016 sold to Bill<br />
Eden of Ramona, OK for ...$3,400.00<br />
Heifer calf JDB 7167 Courtney Y121<br />
sold to Carl Davis of Lebanon, MO for<br />
$2,400.00 making <strong>the</strong> pair....$6,100.00<br />
Lot 2 - JDB N045 Lady Wallace Y120 to Lauren<br />
Gatz and Jordan Carter Gatz of Hiawatha,<br />
KS ............................................$5,500.00<br />
Lot 55 - JDB P606 Victra Boomer S116 with<br />
January bull calf sold to Fenton Farms at<br />
Stigler, OK ...............................$5,000.00<br />
Lot 85 - JDB 242 Lady Legend R111 with February<br />
heifer calf sold to Tom Luthy, III of<br />
Rogersville, MO. ......................$4,600.00<br />
Lot 39 - Cow, JDB P102 Miss Oz S025 and heifer<br />
calf sold to Tom Luthy and Tom Luthy III<br />
of Lebanon, MO ......................$4,500.00
Around The Barn<br />
This is intended to be a place where small personal news items can be printed. If you have a birth, wedding or<br />
death in <strong>the</strong> family, this is where it would appear. If a <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeder or member of <strong>the</strong> family is honored in some<br />
way, I would like to have that information to print here. Thanks for your help.<br />
Jocelyn Butler joins Rural Route Creations<br />
Jocelyn Butler is a fourth<br />
generation <strong>Hereford</strong> breeder<br />
and has lived on her family’s<br />
farm all of her life. She holds<br />
a master’s degree in Agricultural<br />
Communications and a<br />
bachelor’s degree in Animal<br />
Science and Agricultural<br />
Communications from <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
State University. Jocelyn<br />
and her family have<br />
been in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> business<br />
since <strong>the</strong> 1960’s.<br />
With her deep heritage in<br />
<strong>the</strong> agricultural industry showing and raising cattle, today she<br />
continues to find her true passion through livestock marketing.<br />
Jocelyn has been a freelance photographer/designer for<br />
<strong>the</strong> past three years with Rural Route Creations and this past<br />
January, she joined <strong>the</strong> RRC team full time.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> Field Day<br />
September 7 th and 8 th <strong>2012</strong><br />
Roth <strong>Hereford</strong> Farm<br />
1146 NE Hwy J<br />
Windsor, Mo. 65360<br />
Friday Night Kickoff<br />
Fun Time Dinner, County Music and Dance<br />
Saturday Agenda<br />
Speakers……..Dr. Linda Hickam, <strong>Missouri</strong> State Veterinarian on Trich<br />
Mo. Senator Mike Parsons on HSUS<br />
Sue Day on Woman’s Ag Advocacy<br />
Mick Welch on Certified <strong>Hereford</strong> Beef<br />
Cattle viewing, Judging contests, Kids scramble, Drawing for Youth Heifer Raffle<br />
Breakfast and lunch will be provided<br />
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Three <strong>Missouri</strong> Juniors receive<br />
Youth in Agriculture scholarships<br />
Twenty-five <strong>Missouri</strong> high school seniors planning<br />
to enter agriculture-related fields were awarded<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarships.<br />
Three of <strong>the</strong> twenty-five are members of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
Junior <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. They are Mallory Early<br />
of Leeton, Morgann Gregory of Houstonia, and David<br />
Vest of Pilot Grove. <strong>Missouri</strong> State Fair Director Mark<br />
Wolfe said that <strong>the</strong> students are evaluated in a variety<br />
of areas including State Fair participation, grade point<br />
average, community involvement and Leadership roles.<br />
“The $1,000 scholarships help support our next generation<br />
of agriculture leaders,” Wolfe said.
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> Women<br />
Reported by Theresa Vest<br />
A group of <strong>Hereford</strong> women met during <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
Cattlemen’s Show on Sunday, June 10. The discussion<br />
was focused on how to move forward as one organization,<br />
following last August’s vote to merge. Everyone<br />
was excited to be part of a new organization and looking<br />
forward to advancing in a united effort. The goals of <strong>the</strong><br />
new organization are to support <strong>the</strong> Juniors and to promote<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> breed.<br />
As part of <strong>the</strong> united effort, a committee was formed<br />
to develop new bylaws. This committee is being chaired<br />
by Gretchen Thompson. There was also discussion<br />
about what role <strong>the</strong> women’s organization would have<br />
in supporting <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> Queen. It was decided that a<br />
committee should be formed to develop guidelines, <strong>the</strong><br />
application process, and rules around <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
Queen. Susan Ewing will be chairing this committee.<br />
If anyone would like to be part of ei<strong>the</strong>r committee,<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong> Queen<br />
Ellen Jackson, 16<br />
Parents: Kyle and Shane Jackson<br />
Hometown: Miller, MO<br />
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or have ideas to share, please contact ei<strong>the</strong>r one of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
two committee chairpersons.<br />
The next meeting of <strong>the</strong> women’s organization will<br />
be at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> State Fair, on Saturday, August 11,<br />
at 9:00 am. The location will be determined and signs<br />
will be posted around <strong>the</strong> buildings. At this meeting a<br />
vote will be taken to select a name for our organization.<br />
If you have ideas for a name, you may bring <strong>the</strong>m to<br />
<strong>the</strong> meeting or send <strong>the</strong>m to ei<strong>the</strong>r Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Fuller or<br />
Teresa Vest. Election of officers will also be held during<br />
<strong>the</strong> State Fair meeting. EVERYONE is invited to attend<br />
this meeting. Even if you haven’t been a member in <strong>the</strong><br />
past, or haven't been a member for a while. All ideas and<br />
suggestions are appreciated and welcomed.<br />
We hope everyone will be supportive during this<br />
transition period. It will take some give-and-take to<br />
make our organization a strong, united group, however,<br />
by working toge<strong>the</strong>r we will persevere!<br />
Ellen attends Miller High School- will be a Jr. in <strong>the</strong><br />
fall.<br />
She is very active in <strong>the</strong> FFA and currently serves<br />
as <strong>the</strong> 2nd Vice-President for her chapter. She recently<br />
attended and graduated from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Agribusiness<br />
Academy. She plays softball and is a member of<br />
FCCLA. She is in <strong>the</strong> National Honor Society and<br />
maintains a 4.0 GPA.<br />
Ellen enjoys horseback riding, swimming, photography,<br />
crocheting, knitting, sewing, and scrapbooking.<br />
Her greatest joy comes from her cattle. She makes<br />
breeding choices and works with <strong>the</strong>m daily. <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
are her favorite breed, of course, though she does have<br />
some commercial Angus cows with her sister, Addison,<br />
and raises black baldies.<br />
Ladies Money Raising Projects<br />
The Pollette women are<br />
selling T-shirts for $10. The<br />
picture below shows <strong>the</strong> design.<br />
The <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
Women continue to collect<br />
aluminum cans for recycling.<br />
They would appreciate your<br />
help in making <strong>the</strong>se projects<br />
successful.<br />
Contact Barbara Gregory,<br />
19469 Houston Road, Houstonia, MO 65333.
Drawing at<br />
Field Day<br />
Available<br />
All <strong>Summer</strong><br />
Junior Fund Raiser<br />
Win This Heifer<br />
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Contact<br />
your favorite<br />
junior<br />
Tickets $10 each or 6 for $50.<br />
Date Calved: 9/11/2011<br />
REMITALL BOOMER 46B<br />
PW VICTOR BOOMER P606<br />
PW VICTORIA 964 8114<br />
Sire: AB JWR DEMOLITION 6008 3510<br />
THM VICTOR DOM 287<br />
THM LASSIE DOMINO 6008<br />
THM VICTORIA 109W 9319<br />
TA-BAR WLB FORMULA 035J<br />
THM RHF SOUTHERN COMFORT5013ET<br />
THM VICTGRA DOM 152 5043<br />
Dam: RHF VICTRA 5013 163 684S ET<br />
THM VICTOR DOM 5017<br />
JLH 5017 VICTORIA J163<br />
CVF FANCY VICTOR<br />
RHF 3510 PRIMROSE 1078Y<br />
Juniors<br />
Selling Tickets<br />
MO Junior <strong>Hereford</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Officers<br />
President Reba Hurst<br />
Vice President Sarah Ray<br />
Secretary Jonathan Bellis<br />
Treasurer Derek Tribble<br />
Reporter and<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor Brianne Abramovitz<br />
Board Members: Joel Butler, David Vest, Trisha Erickson,<br />
Tyler Erickson, Tye Reynolds and Brett Littleton<br />
Advisors:<br />
Brad and Sherry Hurst – Nevada, MO<br />
David and Lisa Tribble- Unionville, MO<br />
Jimmie and Andrea Butler- Republic, MO<br />
Gene and Denise Erickson - Maysville, MO<br />
Mark and Terry Abramovitz - Columbia, MO
MCA Junior Show opens<br />
show season in <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
A beautiful early June day greeted those in attendance<br />
at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Missouri</strong> Cattleman’s All Breed Junior Show June<br />
9th at <strong>the</strong> State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Ninety head of<br />
excellent <strong>Hereford</strong>s were presented before judge Travis<br />
Arp. Although Mr. Arp comes from Wisconsin originally,<br />
he received his undergraduate education at Mizzou and<br />
is just now finishing a PhD at Colorado State University<br />
in Fort Collins, CO. He had high praise for <strong>the</strong> quality<br />
of <strong>the</strong> animals shown and commented that he had to look<br />
for small points to separate <strong>the</strong> top three or four in a class<br />
because <strong>the</strong>y were all such good animals.<br />
When all <strong>the</strong> female classes had appeared before<br />
<strong>the</strong> judge, Joel Butler’s heifer, C&M New Mexico<br />
Lady 0091, was chosen as <strong>the</strong> Champion. The Reserve<br />
Champion honors went to LL D03 Guinevere 27Y owned<br />
and shown by Brett Littleton.<br />
Molly Wood claimed <strong>the</strong> Champion Bull designation<br />
with CB Winchester 1104. The Reserve Champion prize<br />
went to Joel Butler for BPH 262 Chism 515Y sired by<br />
KJ Manhattan.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> steer classes nine animals were shown and <strong>the</strong><br />
Champion ribbon went to Brianne Abramovitz with her<br />
steer. Little Red. Jordann Gregory had <strong>the</strong> Reserve<br />
Champion with her steer, Willard.<br />
After <strong>the</strong> judging was completed <strong>the</strong> showmanship<br />
awards were announced. Makayla Reynolds received<br />
<strong>the</strong> Senior Showmanship honor and Cody Murphy was<br />
named Junior Showman.<br />
Grand Champion steer “Little Red” shown by Brianne Abramovitz.<br />
Thanks to Pearl Walthal for <strong>the</strong> photos.<br />
Congratulations to<br />
all <strong>the</strong> winners<br />
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Grand Chapion heifer C&M New Mexico Lady 0091 shown by Joel<br />
Butler.<br />
Grand Champion bull CB Winchester 1104 shown by Molly Wood.<br />
Please let us know if we can be of assistance at <strong>the</strong> following sales<br />
that we are involved in this spring.<br />
Sept 1….Boyd Beef Cattle & Guests….Mays Lick, KY<br />
Sept 3….Parker Bro<strong>the</strong>rs….Bradyville, TN<br />
Sept 8….Albin Farms….Newman, IL<br />
Sept 16….Illini Top Cut Sale….Macomb, IL<br />
Sept 27…..Mohican West….Laurel, MT<br />
Oct 1….Wooden Shoe Farm Dispersion…Blackfoot, ID<br />
Oct 6….Journagan Ranch….Springfield, MO<br />
Oct 15--Michigan State Univ Complete Dispersion….East<br />
Lansing, MI<br />
Oct 21---Star Lake Cattle Ranch…Skiatook, Ok<br />
Oct 27…..Mohican Farms & Guests….Glenmont, OH<br />
Nov 10….Grandview/CMR….Como, MS<br />
Nov 17….Show Me Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Classic….Windsor, MO<br />
Dec 2…..<strong>Missouri</strong> Opportunity Sale….Sedalia, MO
Butler Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Heifers and Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty<br />
Alfalfa Hay for Sale<br />
Jimmie, Andrea, Jocelyn & Joel Butler<br />
Joretta Butler<br />
4195 South Farm Road 53 Republic, MO 65738<br />
Home (417) 732-6069 Cell (417) 838-4095<br />
butlerjoc@sbcglobal.net<br />
Gary & Frances Duvall<br />
1082 Highway 97 • Lockwood, MO 65682<br />
(417) 232-4817<br />
Jason Swihart: 417-737-1212<br />
16531 E. Militia Rd.<br />
Nevada, MO 64772<br />
Since 1845<br />
Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Bland, MO 65014 (573) 646-3883<br />
Rocking F Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Frank & Pam Flaspohler<br />
2222 County Road 402<br />
Fayette, <strong>Missouri</strong> 65248-9289<br />
Phone: 660-248-5226<br />
E-mail: fwf@rockingf.com<br />
Producing Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Seedstock<br />
(417) 667-8730<br />
(417) 667-1015<br />
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Glenn & Yvonne<br />
636-433-2858<br />
Falling Timber Farm<br />
Predictable Performance Genetics<br />
John & Heidi<br />
636-358-4161<br />
16777 Ridder Rd. • Marthasville, MO<br />
Email: geridder@centurytel.net<br />
Website: fallingtimberfarm.com<br />
BELZER FARMS<br />
11870 June Drive - Browning, MO 64630<br />
Ted Belzer 660-244-3333<br />
Tony Belzer 660-734-8006<br />
April Miller 816-305-7490<br />
amiller64@kc.rr.com & belzer5@hotmail.com<br />
Bulls and Heifers for Sale by Private Treaty<br />
College of <strong>the</strong> Ozarks<br />
P.O. Box 17<br />
Point Lookout, MO 65726<br />
(417) 690-3344<br />
Bryan Oetting, Beef Herd Manager<br />
Gregory Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
J.D.<br />
(660)568-3559<br />
Randy Voris<br />
(417) 445-2643<br />
PERFORMANCE TESTED<br />
BULLS AND FEMALES<br />
FOR SALE AT PRIVATE TREATY<br />
Visitors Welcome • Fax: (660) 568-3580<br />
12389 Chamberlin Road • Houstonia, MO 65333<br />
Kevin<br />
(660) 568-3582<br />
Robert<br />
(660)568-3381<br />
Herd Sire Prospects<br />
Select Females<br />
Kelli Voris<br />
Showman<br />
Michael<br />
660-287-1616<br />
R&L R&L Polled Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
4401 S. 200 th Rd.<br />
Halfway, MO 65663<br />
Lendell Voris<br />
(417) 445-2461
Mueller’s Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> & Angus<br />
2045 Perry County Road 520<br />
Perryville, MO 63939<br />
Our gate is always open, just stop by!<br />
Brad, Shannon,<br />
Phillip, & Emmalee<br />
573-517-2999<br />
McConnell Farms<br />
Heifers and Bulls for Sale<br />
by Private Treaty<br />
Darrell, Judy, & Jessica McConnell<br />
11524 West Farm Road 168<br />
Republic, MO 65738<br />
Phone: 417-732-7196<br />
MALONE<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> Farm<br />
Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s Since 1958<br />
Evans <strong>Hereford</strong> Ranch<br />
- Registered <strong>Hereford</strong>s -<br />
Mark, Kelly, Hannah,<br />
& Rebekah Evans<br />
HC 2 Box 490 • Squires, MO 65755<br />
(417) 265-3649<br />
E-mail: ehranch@webound.com<br />
Don & Diann<br />
573-547-6732<br />
Alton, Marie, Brian, Dustin and Michelle Malone<br />
1371 Rd. F • Emporia, KS 66801 • Phone/Fax (620_ 342-7538<br />
malone@maloneherefordfarm.com • www.maloneherefordfarm.com<br />
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Reynolds<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
1071 Co. Rd. 1231<br />
Huntsville, Mo. 65259<br />
Home - (660) 277-3679 Fax - (660) 277-3879<br />
Cell - (660) 676-3788 or (660) 676-4788<br />
Email - reynoldscattle@cvalley.net<br />
GLENGROVE FARM<br />
Your Source For Performance<br />
Tested Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Bulls and<br />
Quality Replacement Females<br />
Bob & Gretchen Thompson<br />
12905 County Road 4010 — Rolla, MO 65401<br />
(573) 341-3820<br />
Dave and Travis Harah<br />
New Florence, <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
573 239 8747<br />
harahdw@missouri.edu<br />
www.harahsherefords.com<br />
Select Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeding Stock Available<br />
Steve Greene, Manager<br />
417.693.7881 • Springfield, MO<br />
Owners:<br />
M.D. and Al<br />
Bonebrake
TRI-L<br />
POLLED HEREFORDS<br />
A white face insures tenderness and efficiency<br />
Jack and Alicia Lewis • James and Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Fuller •<br />
Conner Bolch • Brieanna and Haley Fuller<br />
19417 NE 178th Street, Holt, <strong>Missouri</strong> 64048<br />
Ph: 816-628-5571 hm • 816-421-4075 bus • 816-797-8020 cell<br />
JNPT SHOW STOCK<br />
Home of<br />
Robinets Pride NE2T<br />
Quality Bulls and Heifers for Sale<br />
801 West Main, Maysville MO 64469 • Home: 816-449-2818 Cell: 816-390-3876<br />
Erickson Farms<br />
LAZE D HEREFORDS<br />
Home of Reckless 217U D.O.B. 2/7/2008<br />
2009 Fl. State and Alabama National Grand Champion Bull<br />
We are in <strong>the</strong> Whole Herd TPR<br />
We have bulls & females for sale from this new sire<br />
17770 S. 425 RD.<br />
Jerico Springs, MO 64756<br />
lazedherefords@hotmail.com<br />
Dennis Michael<br />
Sherry Michael<br />
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EWING FARMS<br />
Breeding for <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
Excellence with Proven Genetics<br />
Hadley and Maggie Ewing<br />
4878 State Hwy. PP<br />
Fordland, Mo. 65652<br />
417-753-2329 or 417-830-8045<br />
McMillens<br />
TooThacre ranch<br />
J.L. and Fonda<br />
Trent and Mary<br />
9128 W. Farm Rd. 30<br />
Walnut Gove, MO 65770<br />
417-788-2787<br />
Cell 417-830-7257 • Fax 417-863-6884<br />
bade's polled herefords<br />
HERD SIRES:<br />
Boyd Beef 6002 ET<br />
JJD Nasdaq 8022<br />
CMF 695N Tyson 935T<br />
kent, wanda & kent jr. bade<br />
597 Femme Osage Cr. Rd. Augusta, MO 63332<br />
636-228-4854 Email: wbade54@hotmail.com<br />
Pilot Grove, <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
(660) 834-4678<br />
www.daysfamilyfarm.com<br />
For Sale:<br />
Quality Breeding Stock<br />
and<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> Club Calves<br />
Keep abreast of<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
happenings at:<br />
moherefords.org
<strong>Missouri</strong> State University<br />
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Miller County Regional Stockyards<br />
<strong>Hereford</strong> Influence Feeder Calf Sale<br />
to be held November 12, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Come Celebrate <strong>the</strong> 100th consecutive sale of <strong>the</strong> Central<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> Polled <strong>Hereford</strong> Breeders <strong>Association</strong><br />
There’s a party coming to <strong>the</strong> Barn! September 14 and 15 when <strong>the</strong><br />
CMPHBA celebrates <strong>the</strong>ir 100th consecutive sale. There will be music by<br />
LeRoy Van Dyke and band, food, auction items, vendor exhibits, fun and<br />
fellowship and ano<strong>the</strong>r sale of good <strong>Hereford</strong> cattle.<br />
Come Friday<br />
evening for a concert<br />
by Leroy Van Dyke<br />
and enjoy supper while<br />
viewing <strong>the</strong> cattle!<br />
Glengrove Celebration Z1 Reg.# P43275066<br />
This heifer will be auctioned for <strong>the</strong> benefit of <strong>the</strong><br />
MJHA scholarship fund and to help with travel<br />
expenses of <strong>the</strong> national <strong>Hereford</strong> queen.<br />
MAKE YOUR<br />
RESERVATIONS EARLY!<br />
The Eldon Inn 866-430-2692<br />
America’s Best Value Inn 1-800-741-5072<br />
Lake of <strong>the</strong> Ozarks Facilities 15 miles west on Hwy. 54<br />
#4 Kent Road, P.O. Box 629, Eldon, MO<br />
Contact Ralph or Wendy for cattle appraisals and all your Consignments....<br />
Ralph — 573-659-5838 Wendy — 573-286-1286<br />
WE TAKE THE B---ULL OUT OF SELLING CATTLE!<br />
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The National <strong>Hereford</strong> Queen<br />
and <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Hereford</strong><br />
Queen will be present. There<br />
will be vendor exhibits<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r attractions.
JDB 29F<br />
Dominette<br />
W106 ET<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> State Fair<br />
Reserve Division<br />
Winner, Junior Show<br />
Division Winner, Ozark<br />
Empire Fair Reserve<br />
Grand Champion<br />
Who says that “EPD Cattle” can’t compete in <strong>the</strong> show ring?<br />
JDB PO98<br />
Georgia<br />
X014<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> State Fair<br />
Reserve Grand Champion<br />
Female FFA Show, Ozark<br />
Empire Fair Division<br />
Winner Junior and<br />
Open Show<br />
Who says “Show Winners” can’t have breed changing EPD’s?<br />
JDB GHCC<br />
122L Outlook<br />
W110<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> State Fair<br />
Grand Champion Bull<br />
FFA Show, Open Show<br />
Class Winner<br />
Breeding age bulls available by private treaty at <strong>the</strong> farm.<br />
JDB GHCC<br />
122L<br />
Entourage<br />
W112ET<br />
Ozark Empire Fair Grand<br />
Champion Bull Open and<br />
Junior Shows<br />
J.D. Bellis Family<br />
Jim D. and Carla Bellis • Joanna and Jonathan<br />
Jamie and Kevin Johansen<br />
17246 Hwy. K, Aurora, MO 65605<br />
(417) 678-5467 • Cell: (417) 466-8679 • JimBellis@<strong>Missouri</strong>State.edu<br />
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Dedicated<br />
to Producing<br />
“No Excuse <strong>Hereford</strong>s”
She Sells!<br />
H Ms Boomer 8E 5066<br />
P 42634426<br />
Sire: PW Victor Boomer P606 • Dam: H Miss 8E Charity 3009<br />
H ABRA 18U Revere 53Y ET<br />
43248994<br />
Sire: Golden Oak Outcross 18U • Dam: H Paula 625 ET<br />
ABRA 41W Kami 32Y ET<br />
43262365<br />
Sire: STAR KKH SSF Kamikaze 41W ET • Dam: C of O Ms H4 492<br />
Mark, Terry, Sabrina and Brianne Abramovitz<br />
6969 Bass Ln. • Columbia, MO 65201<br />
573-864-6475 Cell • 573-441-9951 Home/Fax<br />
telwing@hughes.net • www.abracattleco.com<br />
FIRST PRODUCTION SALE<br />
Sunday, Sept. 9, <strong>2012</strong> • Columbia, Mo.<br />
Selling 70 Lots<br />
Featuring 20 fall calving cows, 20 spring pairs, 10 fancy show heifers,<br />
10 bred yearling heifers and 6 fall yearling bulls<br />
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Guest consignors:<br />
McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch<br />
Brooke and Shane Bailey<br />
Elwing Polled <strong>Hereford</strong>s<br />
Best set of bull calves we have ever<br />
raised, all offered for sale. Come by<br />
and see <strong>the</strong>m!<br />
Watch for updates, new pictures<br />
and video online at<br />
www.abracattleco.com<br />
NJW ABRA 100W Reliance 62YET<br />
43251084<br />
Sire: NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET • Dam: SDL VLY 7C Serenade 139J<br />
ABRA 955W Jessie 14Z<br />
43273871<br />
Sire: CL 1 Domino 955W • Dam: RF 73C Rose 57T<br />
Tom Biglieni<br />
417-827-8482 Cell<br />
tgbig@sbcglobal.net