August 2014 Newsletter

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1 August 2014 Newsletter Iowa Heifers Reign At JNHE! Iowans played the percentages and won at the Junior National Hereford Expo, July 5-12, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Consider these numbers: 9 exhibitors from 6 families brought 13 head on a cross-country trek of approximately 1,000 miles one way. Those 13 head included the grand champion horned owned heifer, reserve grand champion polled owned heifer and the division 1 champion bred and owned bull; 11 entries were in the top four of their respective classes; all stood 8 th or better; and an Iowan was in the top five in senior showmanship. Grand Champion Horned Owned Heifer H Chez TR Chardonnay 303A by H WCC/WB 668 Wyarno 9500 ET Exhibited by Cassidy Hanson, Linn Grove Reserve Grand Champion Polled Owned Heifer Purple China 118A ET by CRR About Time 743 Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap (Editor s note: Apologies to any individuals who have been cropped out of these and subsequent photos in the interest of best showing the animals & exhibitors.)

2 Important Scholarship Information Aug. 1 Christenson & Harms Scholarship Deadlines Aug. 7 Iowa State Fair FFA Breeding Beef Show Aug. 9 Iowa State Fair Governor s Charity Steer Show, 4 p.m. Aug. 10 Ice Cream Social, Hereford Booth, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 4 p.m. Aug. 11 Iowa State Fair Hereford Show, Outdoor Arena, 8 a.m. Aug. 12 Iowa State Fair 4-H Heifer Show Aug. 13 Iowa State Fair 4-H Steer Show Aug. 15 Expo Sale Nomination Deadline Aug. 30 Iowa Hereford Tour & IHBA Annual Meeting, south central Iowa Sept. 8 Newsletter Deadline Sept. 13 Clay County Fair Open Hereford Show, Spencer, 3:30 p.m. Knapp Named State Fair Superintendent At its June meeting, the IHBA board of directors named Chris Knapp of Waverly the new Hereford superintendent for the Iowa State Fair. He has several years experience managing shows on the county fair level. Knapp s first duties will be overseeing this year s Hereford show, which has drawn 232 entries. The show will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Outdoor Arena adjacent to the new stalling barn. Judge is Brent Meeks of Taylor, Nebraska. In keeping with IHBA board policy, hair will be pulled for DNA samples on the grand and reserve champions in the open show as well as the 4-H heifer and steer shows. Exhibitors are also reminded that all cattle must be tattooed prior to arriving on the fairgrounds. As noted in the calendar at left, application deadline for both the Christenson and Harms Scholarships is Aug. 1. Guidelines were published in the last newsletter and application forms are available on the juniors page on the IHBA website. The forms instruct applicants to return the paperwork to administrative secretary Becky Simpson. However, since she will be on vacation from Aug. 1-10, please send the completed applications to Marilyn Lenth, th St., Postville, IA 52162; lhfarms1@neitel.net. This will ensure that all applications will be reviewed by the selection committee. The Buell F. Jackson Memorial Junior Achievement Award will again be presented during the open show at the State Fair. This award was not included in the listing of available scholarships because finalists must be nominated by the junior association advisors instead of applying directly. Morris is Hereford Entry In Governor s Steer Show Once again, there will be a Hereford steer in the Governor s Charity Steer Show on the first Saturday of the State Fair. Morris, shown by Kasidy Mohwinkle of Aplington and bred by her sister Kaitlyn, was champion Hereford steer at the Butler County Fair and a class winner at the junior preview. A celebrity showperson had not been determined at press time. Come out to Pioneer Pavilion at 4 p.m. on Aug. 9 to cheer them on. HELP WANTED Ice Cream Social Is August 10 Hereford enthusiasts are invited to cool off with the IHBA at the organization s annual free State Fair Ice Cream Social, to be held at 4 p.m. at the Hereford booth in the stalling barn. Special thanks go to Landt Herefords, Union, for donating the proceeds from a consignment to this winter s Genetic Select Sale to cover the cost of this event. See this newsletter in color at Gammon Barn Museum Hosts During the Iowa State Fair Aug a.m. noon or 1-5 p.m. daily Many shifts still available (full or half day) Benefits: Free admission to the fair Free parking To volunteer, call Ray Dittmer (home); (cell)

3 Junior National Hereford Expo July 5-12, 2014 Harrisburg, PA 1,128 entries 35 states Iowa juniors posed for a group shot during the opening ceremonies of the Junior National. Front row, from left, are: Cassidy Hanson, Lindsay Black, Logan Killburne, Karly Biddle, Nick Deppe, Maggie Anderlik and Abby Anderlik. Back row: Chance Deppe, Max Cherry, Colton Black and Austin Deppe. (Not pictured: Sara Sullivan) Division 1 Champion Bred & Owned Bull DEP Rock & Rule 141 ET by DEP Good & Plenty ET Chance Deppe, Maquoketa Deppe Brothers also bred the grand champion steer, DEP Power House 1313, a 1,340-lb. son of DEP Good & Plenty ET who was also reserve carcass steer. Max Cherry (far right) placed fifth in the rigorous senior showmanship competition. After the field was narrowed from 132 entries, the top 10 seniors had to prove themselves not only in the showring but also at the fitting chute. Iowa Outstanding Exhibitor (voted on by all Iowa exhibitors): Chance Deppe

4 Iowa Hereford Queen Abby Anderlik s royal duties included three days in the showring handing out ribbons, sometimes assisted by one of 10 young princesses for an hour. Abby s parents, Tim and Melinda, and her sister, Maggie, also spent the week in Harrisburg. Other Iowans who made the trip were Tena and Karly Biddle; Mike and Becky Simpson and David, Mary and Mackenzie Trowbridge. Show Results for Iowa Exhibitors Colton Black, Chariton 3 rd, horned owned heifer Lindsay Black, Chariton 8 th, horned owned heifer Max Cherry, Winthrop 2 nd, polled owned heifer; 2 4 th, polled owned heifers; 4 th, bred & owned heifer Austin Deppe, Maquoketa 3 rd, bred & owned bull Chance Deppe, Maquoketa 1 st & division champion, bred & owned bull Nick Deppe, Maquoketa 3 rd, bred & owned heifer; 4 th, polled owned heifer Cassidy Hanson, Linn Grove 1 st, division & grand champion, horned owned heifer; 2 nd, polled owned heifer Logan Killburne, Muscatine 5 th, horned owned heifer Sara Sullivan, Dunlap 2 nd, reserve division & reserve grand champion, polled owned heifer; 3 rd, horned owned heifer Thank you Thank you so much for sponsoring the division 8 reserve champion (polled) Hereford heifer award. This was my first year going to Junior Nationals and it was a great one! I never expected to do this well and it s cool to be able to get something to remember it with. Thanks again! Wyatt N. Durst, Morrowville, KS Junior National Champions Grand Champion Polled Owned Heifer: Cole Moore, Madill, OK, on BKWR Amethyst 3050A ET, by AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET Reserve Grand Champion Polled Owned Heifer: Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, IA, on Purple China 118A ET, by CRR About Time 743 Grand Champion Horned Owned Heifer: Cassidy Hanson, Linn Grove, IA, on H Chez TR Chardonnay 303A, by H WCC/WB Wyarno 9500 ET Reserve Grand Champion Horned Owned Heifer: Cody Beck, Bainbridge, IN, on EF Mona Chevelle , by KJ CJJ 618U Chevy 454Y Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer: Bryden, Aidyn & Rylee Barber, Channing, TX, on BR Anastasia 3023 ET, by UPS TCC Nitro 1ET Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer: Sarah Carter, Canaan, NH, on HFSA Erin, by DB Hard Drive ET Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull: Bryden Barber on BR Nitro Aventus 3116 ET, by UPS TCC Nitro 1ET Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull: Alex Harris, Eudora, KS, on Harris 903 Blow Out 305, by Hanson 1024 Titanium 903 Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair: Melissa Grimmel, Jarrettsville, MD, on SHF Coyotte Done, by LCC Back N Time ET, and heifer calf by CRR About Time 743 Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair: Brady, Ben & Brooke Jensen, Courtland, KS, on MSU Rachael 58Z ET, by Feltons Legend 242, and heifer calf by KJ CJJ 618U Chevy 454Y Grand Champion Steer & Reserve Carcass Steer: Kaylie Shelton, Frederick, MD, on DEP Power House 1313, by DEP Good & Plenty ET Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Gracia Ramp, Yates City, IL, on LCC Patton Country Boy 345, by JB LCC Quagmire 506 There s Still Time! If you know of someone who would make a good IHBA director, or if you would like to run for the board yourself, there is still time to make a suggestion to the nominating committee. Contact Mark Ohrt, , mbohrt1@hotmail.com; or Nathan Stickley, , stickleyandsons@hotmail.com. Elections will be held at the annual meeting during the Aug. 30 tour. Congratulations! Sheriff Polled Herefords, Orient, made the elite list of 32 dedicated Hereford breeders achieving Gold TPR status for fall 2014.

5 10 th ANNUAL IOWA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSOCIATION SHOW June 21-22, 2014 Nevada, IA 78 head Judge: Chris Shinker, York, NE Grand Champion Horned Heifer KF Independence 63A Colton Black, Chariton Grand Champion Polled Heifer DEP Ms Gloria 1312 ET T.R. Putz, Otley Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair STC Advance 17Z & bull calf Haley Greiman, Perry Reserve Grand Champion Polled Heifer & Champion Polled Bred & Owned Heifer ELM Miss Kerosene Ella Meyer, Keswick Grand Champion Bull CLB SL Sentinel 1315 Colton Black, Chariton Grand Champion Steer EG Gran Torino ,220 lb. Tyler Krebs, Okoboji

6 Reserve Grand Champion Horned Heifer BLD Miss Shelby 311 ET Hunter Wilkening, State Center Reserve Champion Steer R&R Shape 39A 1,186 lb. Delaney Rife, West Branch Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair Shamrocks Gunpowder and Lead & bull calf Ella Meyer, Keswick Reserve Grand Champion Bull G5CC Vick 214B Haley Greiman, Perry Congratulations to Colin Johnson, Iowa Falls, for showing a heifer purchased in the Expo Sale and having his entry fee reimbursed by the IHBA. Reserve Champion Polled Bred & Owned Heifer OCC Purple Diamond Tyler Krebs, Okoboji Other Winners Champion Bred & Owned Cow-Calf Pair: Kaitlyn Mohwinkle, Aplington Reserve Champion Bull Calf: Ella Meyer Reserve Champion Yearling Bull: Blake Solsma, Sanborn Champion Horned Fall Heifer Calf: Lindsay Black, Chariton Champion Horned Intermediate Heifer: Jenna Kauzlarich, Knoxville Champion A.I. Heifer: Jacob Arp, Donahue Champion Polled Junior Heifer Calf: Karly Biddle, Walcott Reserve Champion Polled Junior Heifer Calf: Delaney Rife Champion Polled Fall Heifer Calf: Lindsay Black Reserve Champion Polled Fall Heifer Calf: Ethan Espenscheid, Marshalltown Champion Polled Intermediate Heifer: Tyler Krebs Reserve Champion Polled Intermediate Heifer: Evan Espenscheid, Marshalltown Reserve Champion Polled Yearling Heifer: Abby Anderlik, Dayton

7 Showmanship Winners Meet the New Iowa Hereford Royalty From left: Ella Meyer, reserve senior; Colton Black, champion senior; Delaney Rife, reserve intermediate; Haley Greiman, champion intermediate; Ethan Espenscheid, reserve junior; Abby Greiman, champion junior; Tyler Mach, reserve peewee; and T.R. Putz, champion peewee. New Junior Advisor Team New Iowa Hereford Queen is Abby Anderlik (right) of Dayton, who was crowned at the start of the preview show. She is the daughter of Tim & Melinda Anderlik and served as princess last year. Bethany Wehling from Sumner (left) is the new princess. She s the daughter of Al and Becky Wehling. Look for these young ladies in the ring at the State Fair and at other Hereford events throughout the coming year. Thanks to Ella Meyer of Keswick for representing the state so well the past year as queen and to Alecia Knapp, Waverly, for serving as queen coordinator. Juniors Elect New Officers This year s preview show was the last as junior advisors for Dennis and Tena Biddle of Walcott, who resigned their leadership position after seven years. Taking their place will be Tim and Melinda Anderlik of Dayton (left), who join current advisors Shannon and Jon Espenscheid of Marshalltown (right). New officers and directors of the Iowa Junior Hereford Association are (front row, from left): Evan Espenscheid, Marshalltown; Vice President Karly Biddle, Walcott; Lindsay Black, Chariton; Secretary Abby Anderlik, Dayton; Colin Johnson, Iowa Falls; (back row, from left) Jacob Arp, Donahue; Junior Beef Breeds Representatives Jacob Smith, Newton, and Garrett Longnecker, Ames; President Ella Meyer, Keswick; and Treasurer Colton Black, Chariton. Watch for the IHBA s 4-color co-op ad in the August & September issues of Livestock Plus.

8 Tour Set for Aug. 30 A day full of Herefords, past and present, is planned for Saturday, August 30, when the Iowa Hereford Tour visits south central Iowa. In addition to seeing five herds two longestablished and three newer ones tour guests will stop at the site of the original Gammon Barn (the birthplace of Polled Herefords) to mark the 30 th anniversary of its designation as a National Historic Site. Longtime breed historian Dan McFarland will give a brief history of the site and Judy McClymond from the Warren County Historical Society will explain the criteria that must be met for a national historical site. A complete tour itinerary is available elsewhere in this newsletter. stints on the IHBA board, Dave was the Hereford superintendent at the State Fair for nearly 25 years before resigning this spring. Induction ceremonies will take place at the IHBA s annual meeting on Aug. 30 during the annual tour. A complete bio on Dave will be printed in the next newsletter. County Fair Season Is Good to Hereford Exhibitors Early results indicate that Herefords are again making waves at county fairs across Iowa. Expo Sale Nomination Deadline Moved to August 15 In order to complete the screening process in a more timely manner, the nomination deadline for the 2015 Iowa Select Hereford Sale has been moved up to August 15. A nomination form can be found elsewhere in this newsletter and will soon be available on the IHBA website as well, along with a detailed summary of the rules and procedures for consigning to the sale. The IHBA board wants to remind potential consignors of the important rule changes for 2015: 1) Substitutions There shall be no substitutions after cataloging and there will be no refund of nomination or entry fees if an animal is not brought to the Expo sale. Substitutions may be made only prior to cataloging with screener approval. 2) Nomination fees The nomination fee will be $100 per herd and is nonrefundable (but will be credited to consignor s sale expense). 3) EPD s If EPD s are not available at cataloging time, the animal will be rejected and no refund of fees will be made. Schofield to Enter Hall of Fame This year s Iowa Hall of Fame inductee should be a familiar name and face to anyone who has attended the State Fair Hereford show in the last 20 years or so. The IHBA board voted to honor Dave Schofield of Manson as this year s Hall of Fame recipient. In addition to serving several The champion over-all rate of gain winner at the Linn County Fair was a registered Hereford steer (pictured above) shown by Kylie Mysak of Springville and bred by Lenth Herefords. Sired by J&J M33 Marshall T111, he gained an average of 4.25 lb. per day on his way to a finishing weight of 1,505 lb. The only Hereford steer at the show, he was reserve champion in the all other breeds classification. Megan Hardy won grand champion breeding heifer and grand champion first calf heifer and calf at the Calhoun County Fair. Kasidy Mohwinkle won reserve champion cow-calf at the Butler County Fair with her Herefords, Maggie and Minnie and also had the champion Hereford steer. Report County Champions Remember, if you exhibited a champion Hereford steer or heifer at your county fair or if you sold a calf that was a champion Hereford at a county fair, be sure to remind your Extension office to submit the Champion Hereford Report to IHBA administrative secretary Becky Simpson by October 1.

9 2014 IOWA HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSOCIATION TOUR Saturday, August 30, 2014 Door Prizes at each stop Must be present to win 8:30 a.m. Black s Herefords, th St, Chariton, IA Coffee & donuts served; tour starts at 9:00 a.m. Directions: 1 mile north of Hwy. 34 on 200 th Ave., then east 1 mile on 490 th St. Black Farms is a small family operation owned by Willy, Deb, Colton and Lindsay Black. They have about 50 head of cows, 30 of which are registered Herefords, polled and horned genetics. The cow herd is mainly from Colton and Lindsay s show heifers and their offspring. Using sires like Bob, Trust, Durango and About Time, they try to A.I. once then turn cows out with their three herd bulls a Legend son that Colton showed, a Ribeye son purchased from Falling Timber Farms in Missouri and a 3027 son purchased from Landt Herefords at the Beef Expo. Also on display will be cattle from Offenburger Polled Herefords, Lacona Established in 2003, the Offenburgers (Randy, Cindy, Emma and Tate) have a small cow herd based on Felton and 5D&S breeding. Their breeding program emphasizes carcass and calving ease. 10:15 a.m. Ohnemus Farms, Inc., G58 Hwy., Milo, IA Directions from Black s: Go west on 490 th St. to Hwy. S23, then north to 220 th Ave. north of Lacona to Hwy. G58, then west ¼ mile to Ohnemus farm. Ohnemus Farms is a Century Farm and a 50-year Golden Hereford Breeder. They run about 200 Hereford, Angus and crossbred cows as a closed herd, using A.I. to produce their herd sires. They market feeder calves, club calves and breeding females and sell about bulls privately each year. They produce real world cattle in a mostly natural grass-fed environment with no creep fed to calves. A 2007 Iowa Cattlemen s Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, the farm is currently operated by Duane and MaryJo. Their sons, Vance, Mason and Nolan are the fifth generation of the family operation. 11:15 a.m. Amos Hereford Farm, th Ave., Indianola, IA Directions from Ohnemus: Go west on Hwy G58, continue west on Hwy. 65, go south on 130 th Ave. for ½ mile to Amos farm. Established in 1892 and at its present location since 1910, Amos Hereford Farm is currently managed by Craig and Denise Amos. The herd of 120 mother cows consists primarily of Herefords with both polled and horned genetics along with a few Shorthorns and crossbreds. They sell breeding and show stock along with a few show steers and what isn t sold or kept as replacements are fed out for their growing locker beef market. Kent Weise of Amend Packing Company will be on hand to answer questions on the increasing demand for locker beef. Certified Hereford Beef Lunch at Amos Hereford Farm (Dutch Treat -- $9) Important: Sign up at State Fair or call Anthony Monroe ( ) or Rande Seuferer ( ) by Aug. 20 for meal reservations. IHBA Annual Meeting Election of IHBA Directors; Hall of Fame recognition (Afternoon itinerary on reverse side)

10 (Afternoon times approximate) 1:45 p.m. Gammon Barn - Original Site & Historic Marker, th Ave., New Virginia, IA Directions from Amos: Go south on 130 th Ave., then west on Pershing St., then south on Hwy. 69, turn west onto Ray St., road name changes to 108 th Pl., road name changes to Roosevelt St., turn north on 93 rd Ave., turn west onto Quebec St., go north on 65 th Ave. for ½ mile. Site is on west side of road. The Birthplace of Polled Herefords, the only purebred cattle breed of U.S. origin, the original site of the Gammon Barn (now located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds) was designated a National Historic Site on July 24, It was here that the first planned mating of polled (hornless) Herefords took place on Feb. 21, Longtime Polled Hereford historian and Iowa Hall of Fame member Dan McFarland will give a brief history of the Gammon family and the development of the breed and Judy McClymond will speak for the Warren County Historical Society about what it takes to become a National Historic Site. 3:00 p.m. Baja Cattle, 800 West Turner, Truro, IA Directions from Gammon Barn: South on 65 th Ave., go west on Quebec St. to 60 th Ave., then South to Stone St., go west on Stone St., road name changes to Hwy. G64, turn right on G64, curve south on G68/R35 and follow into Truro, go north on N. McKinley St., go west on W. Turner St., follow to the end of the road. The Baja Cattle herd was established in 1997 with heifers for 4-H projects. They ve continued to build the registered herd as they extensively use A.I. and embryo transfer. Using the most sought after genetics allows them to offer a high-caliber and consistent set of cattle. Baja-bred cattle have been winners in the showring and in demand in the sale ring.

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12 Iowa Hereford Breeders Association th St. Redfield, IA ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Iowa Hereford Breeders Association Officers & Directors (year term expires; * denotes 2 nd term) President: David Trowbridge, Tabor (2015*) Vice President: Sara Casteel, Perry (2015) Secretary: Marilyn Lenth, Postville (2016) Treasurer: Tom Heidt, Lockridge (2014*) Directors: Scott Amendt, Pleasantville (2014) John Hardy, Lohrville (2015*) Chris Knapp, Waverly (2016) Steve Landt, Union (2014) Anthony Monroe, Pella (2015) Mark Ohrt, Haverhill (2016*) Rande Seuferer, Milo (2016) Nathan Stickley, Parkersburg (2014*) Beef Breeds Council Representatives: Sara Casteel Mike Dierenfeld Administrative Secretary Becky Simpson th St. Redfield, IA becky@iowahereford.org Website: Website Administrator: Marilyn Lenth lhfarms1@neitel.net Iowa Junior Hereford Association Officers & Directors President: Ella Meyer, Keswick Vice President: Karly Biddle, Walcott Secretary: Abby Anderlik, Dayton Treasurer: Colton Black, Chariton Directors: Jacob Arp, Donahue Lindsay Black, Chariton Evan Espenscheid, Marshalltown Colin Johnson, Iowa Falls Garrett Longnecker, Ames Jacob Smith, Newton IJBBA Representatives: Garrett Longnecker, Ames Jacob Smith, Newton Advisors Jon & Shannon Espenscheid, Marshalltown Tim & Melinda Anderlik, Dayton Iowa Hereford Queen Abby Anderlik,Dayton Iowa Hereford Princess Bethany Wehling, Sumner Queen Coordinator: Alecia Knapp, Waverly