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1 Wisconsin Angus News Photo titled Cool Waters. Painted by C. J. Brown Spring Angus Action APRIL April 6 Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association Tested Bull Sale, Platteville April 7 2K Enterprises Angus Sale, Bloomington April Black River Falls Thaw, Black River Falls April 13 Wisconsin Angus Association State Sale, Black River Falls Woodhill Farms Bull Sale, Viroqua The Wisconsin Angus Board of Directors. Seated, left to right, Andy Mindemann, Oconomowoc, president; Hill Country Alliance Sale, Richland Center Justin Diefenbach, Mineral Point, vice president; Ardel Quam, Lodi, secretary-treasurer; Suzanne Henning, Janesville, April 14 WI Junior Angus Association president. Standing, left to right; Jenny Kilpatrick, Tomah; Sue Finley, Lancaster; Dennis Schlimgen, Blue Mounds; Dusty Henningfeld, Wauwatosa; Dale Heagle, Seymour; Mel Niemann, Edgar; Becky Markhardt Land & Cattle/ CK6 Group Sale, Barneveld Henderson, East Troy; Cody Quam, Lodi. Not pictured: Brian Nodolf, Livingston; Mary Kohl, Waterloo, president of the April 20 Angus Auxiliary; and Casey Jentz, Belleville. St. Croix Valley PT Bull Sale, River Falls April 20 and 21 Breeders Hold Meetings With WI Cattlemen s Stock Show University Cattle Clinic, Beaver The three Wisconsin State Angus Associations held their meetings in conjunction with gus Hall of Fame. After graduation he moved Paul did an internship at the American An- Dam April 27 and 28 the Wisconsin Cattlemen s Winter Conference to Texas and worked for R&J Angus Ranch University of Wisconsin Pioneer Showdown, Lancaster at the Wintergreen Resort Wisconsin Dells, Continued On Page 4 February 16. Spring 2013 WJAA Mini LEAD Conference Mill Coulee Angus Open House Bull Sale, At the Wisconsin Angus Association annual Prairie du Chien meeting members filled four positions on the Attracts Twenty Plus Youth MAY Board by unanimous vote. The Wisconsin Junior Angus Association Cody Quam, Lodi was elected to a second had their Mini LEAD Conference March 15- May 1 Deadline for WLBA Spring Preview Entries term. He works with his family at Marda Angus, Lodi in seedstock production and cash fundraiser we were able to keep the partici- 17 in Pewaukee. With the WJAA pork bundle CAB/NJAA Scholarship Application Deadline May 11 crops. He is a past member and leader in the pant cost of the conference to fifty dollars. We Blackstone Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, WJAA, where he served on the Board of Directors. He was also a member of the NJAA Continued On Page 12 Mineral Point May 15 When he s not on the farm, you find Cody Deadline for WLBA Livestock Show Camp working hard organizing the WAA Breeder s Registrations Futurity Sale and World Beef Expo activities. Ownership/Entry Deadline NJAS As a WBE Board Member, Cody serves on the NJAS Contest Entry Deadline Grounds Committee and manages the barns durning the Expo. May 18 Paul Nuttleman, Rio. was raised on a farm Rock County Breed Producers Show, in West Salem and grew up showing Angus Janesville cattle, Spot and Duroc hogs and Suffolk sheep. Country Lane Farms/ S&R Angus Production As a youth he was very active in 4-H and FFA. Sale, Schofield, He received a BS degree in Ag Business from National Junior Angus Association Board of Director, Kelli May 26 UW-River Falls were he was a member of the Retallick discusses National Junior Angus competition and Southwestern Wisconsin Angus Classic, awards with Wisconsin juniors durning the Mini LEAD Lancaster Livestock Judging Team. While in college, Continued On Page 2 Conference. Wisconsin Angus News Spring

2 Wisconsin Angus Associations Officer Contacts WAA President Andy Mindemann, WAA Auxiliary President Mary Kohl, WJAA President Suzanne Henning, Website Keep up to date with the latest information. News, Member Contacts, Classifieds, Show and Sale Results Contact: Jenny Kilpatrick, or (c) WAA Newsletter Published: Spring, Summer, Fall, WInner Deadline: Ad copy by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Rates: Ad Size 1 Issue 2 Issues 4 Issues Full Page $150 $270 $480 Half Page $ 95 $171 $304 Quarter Page $ 80 $144 $256 Business Card $ 60 $108 $135 Classified $ 25 $ 45 $ 80 For advertising or editorial content: Leslie Mindemann, lesmindy@gmail.com Join One Of The Leading Wisconsin Beef Organizations - Become A Member of: Wisconin Angus Association Annual Dues $40 Ardel Quam, marda2@frontier.net Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary Dues $5 Annual, $25 Lifetime Renee Radcliffe, srangus3115@frontier.com Wisconsin Junior Angus Association Dues $5 Annual, $15 Lifetime Jessica Radcliffe, srangus3115@frontier.com Apply online at More Upcoming Dates Continued From Page 1 JUNE June 5 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show entry deadline by paper June 8 Wisconsin Junior Angus Association State Show, Jefferson Views From Your President Greetings All! Spring is here on the calendar but certainly not on the thermometer. It was great to see everyone at the Annual Meeting last month in The Dells. The next date to circle on your calendar is the State Sale on April 13 at 6 pm. We ve moved the location to the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Black River Falls. Bulls, cow/calf pairs, breds and fancy show heifers will make up the sale offering. I encourage everyone to come to the event. Support your fellow breeders and join in the enthusiasm of the Angus Cattle business here in Wisconsin. While it is still chilly, the show season is on the horizon. The Southwest Angus Classic will kick off the Wisconsin Angus Recognition Program in Lancaster over Memorial Day weekend (May 26). Mark Your Calendar for Wisconsin Farm Technology Days to be held July 9-11, in Barron County. The Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the nation. The three-day outdoor event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including many practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments. Vendors and ag industries from all aspects of agriculture showcase their innovative products. Each year, it is held in a different Wisconsin county on a different host family farm. Barron County, located in northwest Wisconsin, is excited to be hosting the 2013 Farm Tech- June 9 Wisconsin Angus Association Supreme Angus Preview Show, Jefferson June 12 Wisconsin State Fair Open Show entry deadline by paper. June 15 LEAD Conference Applications due (early entry) June WLBA Livestock Show Camp, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis June 19 Wisconsin State Fair Junior show entry deadline online June 26 Wisconsin State Fair Open Show entry deadline online Head to the Wisconsin Angus State Shows in Jefferson the second weekend of June. The Junior Show is held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Livestock Breeders show on Saturday, June 8. That evening there will be an Angus Social sponsored Prime Ag. The State Show will follow the next day on June 9. In conjunction with the State Show is our Heifer Futurity Program. BREEDERS, please nominate the heifers you have sold that are being shown this year. This is an open show so all exhibitors qualify. Entries forms are in this issue or go to our website, to get the form. Something else to keep in mind is that the Steer Futurity will take place during the Wisconsin State Fair junior show in August. As you head out into the fields, everyone is anxious to get things done but I encourage you to be as safe and productive as possible. See you in April at Black River Falls! Sincerely, Andy Mindemann, President Wisconsin Angus Association Wisconsin Farm Technology Days nology Days! Breezy Hill Dairy owned by Alex and Mary Olson is located at th St., Dallas, just off of County Road A in southern Barron County. The WAA hosts an Angus booth in the beef tent each year, offering numerous handouts provided by the American Angus Association. Angus cattle are on display as well, with representatives available to educate the public on the value of beef and Angus specifically. It s a great opportunity for a breeder to talk with potential buyers while representing the organization. If you would like to help in the booth for a few hours or a day contact Dale Heagle, (920) or heagsangus@aol.com. For directions, hours, and schedule of events go to JULY July 5 - July 11 National Junior Angus Show, Kansas City, MO July 9-11 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Breezy Hill Dairy, Dallas, (Barron County) Wisconsin Cattlemen s Association Beef Tent July 31 Entry deadline for WLBA Summer Spectacular AUGUST August 1-11 Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis August 17 WLBA Summer Spectacular Show, Marathon Fair Park, Wausau SEPTEMBER September World Beef Expo, West Allis 2 Spring 2013 Wisconsin Angus News

3 Mill Coulee Angus Is Honored As A Historic Herd The Historic Angus Herd Award is presented to Angus breeders or immediate families who have been in continuous production of registered Angus cattle for 50 years or more. The American Angus Association is honored to recognize Mill Coulee Angus, Praire du Chien, Wis., as a Historic Angus Herd. The Mill Coulee Angus farm dates back to 1959 and continues to raise performance Angus cattle on the banks of the Mississippi river, just north of Prairie du Chien. The late Bernard Pedretti, his wife, Darlene, and 11 children founded the ranch by purchasing the Frank Ahrens and Brothers herd. The initial purchase also included a bull from Lisle Blackburns, Cassville, Wis., and foundation female Deal of ElJon. In 1980, the family expanded their operation by acquiring the D.P. Richards herd. That investment played a key role in the development of Mill Coulee Angus genetics. Today, half of the Mill Coulee cows are descendants of a Richard s herd cow Barbara Kindness. The daughter of Emulous 7067 spent 18 years in the Pedretti herd before she was sold. Mill Coulee Angus has always focused on performance testing, which stems from Bernard Pedretti s involvement at the bull testing Hancock Station in central Wisconsin. During his involvement, he tested bulls in five different states Indiana, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin producing top gaining 2013 Wisconsin Angus Breeders Futurity NEW SALE LOCATION! bulls in four out of the five states. A forward thinker, Bernard Pedretti was named Wisconsin s Seedstock Producer of the Miller Family KW Ruby Ann 112 She sells at the Wisconsin Angus Futurity Sale, Saturday, April 13 KW Ruby Ann Birth Date: June 20, 2012 Sire: LaGrand MAF Antidote 5775 MGS: TC Freedom 104 This heifer s dam is a productive female from the powerful Country Lane Farm program, Ringle, WI. She is a Must-See. Jake, Amber, Colt and Layla Miller th Avenue Union Grove, WI Year in The current Mill Coulee Angus ranch consists of 115 cows and is managed by Bernard Pedretti s sons, Tracy and Mark. Saturday April 13 6 pm Jackson County Fairgrounds Black River Falls, WI Kathy Miller th Avenue Bristol, WI NEW SALE LOCATION! R B Lady Standard ( ) Sire: LLC New Standard; Dam: B A Lady 6807 MGS: DHD Traveler 6807 Consignors Arndt Angus LLC of Janesville, WI Berget Show Cattle of Gratiot, WI Blackstone Cattle Co. of Stoughton, WI Bolan Cattle Co. of Oconomowoc, WI Cornerstone Livestock of Waukesha, WI Fountain Farms Angus of Endeavor, WI Gaffney Angus Farm of Barneveld, WI Hill Valley Farm of East Troy, WI Horstmeyer Family Farm of Marshall, WI J-M Ranch Angus of Poynette, WI Lausted s Greenmeadows Farm of Menomonie, WI Held In Conjunction With The Black River Spring Thaw Jackspot Show 50 Hand Select Lots Sell! Productive Cow Calf Pairs Powerful Bred Heifers Elite Show Heifer Prospects Service Age Bulls Sale Chairmen: Cody Quam Justin Diefenbach Lessards Angus Breed of Necedah, WI Lone Oak Angus of Wauwatosa, WI MB Genetics, INC. of Rio, WI Marda Angus Farm of Lodi, WI Miller Family Cattle of Union Grove, WI Relentless Angus Farms of Mount Horeb, WI Riley Brothers Angus of Darlington, WI Rock Bottom Ranch of Marshall, WI S & R Angus of Weston, WI Spring Creeks Cattle Company of Wauzeka, WI Stone Creek Black Angus of Freeport, IL TJS Angus of Wisconsin Dells, WI S&R Erica J220 ( ) Sire: PVF All Payday 729; Dam: S&R Erica J918; MGS: OCC Emblazon 854E Sale Sponsored By Wisconsin Angus Association For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers. TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMER- ICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO Phone: (816) Fax: (816) angushall@earthlink.net Wisconsin Angus News Spring

4 Hawthorn and Gaffney Are Recognized For ServiceTo The State Association Continued From Page 1 where he was in charge of Bull Development and worked with the Show and Sale cattle. Over the years Paul has worked many Angus sales throughout the country and has been involved with cattle in some aspect his whole life. He has exhibited cattle in 20 states and I have judged in six state. He is Farm Manager for Minitube Of America at the International Center of Biotechnology, Mt. Horeb. He also has Nuttelman Hoof Trimming where he spe- Brian Nodoff, 57 years young, was raised on a dairy farm near Livingston. He has a BS from UW-Madison (1980).Brian has been with Biddick, Inc. (fka Trelay Farms, Inc ) since 1974 and have been company president since In addition to raising popcorn, seed corn, and seed soybeans, they produce enough roughage for 800 feedlot cattle and 200 registered cows, and offspring. Most of the cattle they feed out are purchased from local bull customers. Brian has served on the following boards over the years: WCA, WBIA, Wisconsin Beef Council, Iowa-Grant School Board, WALSAA, and the Elmer G Biddick Foundation. Jim Hawthorne, Westby and Scott Gaffney, Barneveld, were recognized as retiring board members. Both served two terms on the Angus Board of Directors. Sue Finley grew up with an Angus influence as her mother s family, the Sal Stoner Family, raised Angus cattle in Iowa and South Dakota. Her parents, Harold and Mae Finley, purchased Angus heifers in the late forties for their daughters, Cathaleen, Elizabeth and Sue, 4-H projects. Sue graduated from the University of Wisconsin and was a member of the Livestock Judging Team. After graduate she move to Webster City, Iowa and worked an editor on the Angus Journal. In 1965 she moved to Peoria, Ill and spent ten years at Hampshire Swine Registry. In 1975 she returned to Wisconsin and served as Executive Directory of Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association. She also served as secretary of There were several featured items up for auction at this year s annual meeting. Two famous Frank Murphy Angus prints were donated by the American Angus Association. High Country was purchased by Country Lane Farm and First Angus in US was purchased by Fernvale Angus. Miller Family Angus purchased a framed classic print Angus Cow and Calf. A special offering of the evening was a stain glass Wisconsin W made by Dustin Henningfeld, purchased by Hill Valley Farm. Thank you to all the lively bidders. Hosting a silent auction is always lots of fun, seeing the wide variety offered and protecting your bid the last few minutes. Items donated from WAA members run the gamut from the famous Turtle Cheesecake, to handmade jewelry and scarves, to gift baskets, Angus prints, and other unique items. Proceeds benefit the WAA, WJAA, and the Auxiliary. Thank you to the following donors and buyers: Brancel Angus; Jeff Berget; Joseph Buening; Country Lane Angus Bayer s; Emerald Lane Angus Niemann s; Susan Quam Eng; Sue Finley; High Point Farms Kilpatrick & the Wisconsin Angus Association. After three years writing for Agri-view, she founded her own publication. Today, The Midwest Herdsman serves the beef, sheep and swine industries of Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan. Roger Kreul and Sue spent thirty plus years together, and in 1989 started rebuilding the Diamond K Angus herd. In 1996 the Bass Creek herd was purchased and moved to southwest Wisconsin. After Roger s death in February 2012, the herd was reduced to 15 cows and 12 open heifers. Sue feels it is an honor to be elected to this board and look forward to helping the Association and Angus breeders how every possible. Featured Items, Semem and Silent Auction Are Again A Hit Johnson; Hilleman Angus; Hill Valley Farms Henderson s; Images Embroidery Thorson s; Marda Angus Quam s; Miller Family Cattle; Mindemann Farms; Cheryl Riley; S & R Angus Radcilffe s; Tremaine Angus; Windy Pine Angus Kohl s; Yahara Hills Angus Hlavac s Semen Auction and Raffle Reaching a new high of $1,240, the 2013 semen raffle and auction held during the WAA Banquet was a huge success again this year; $390 from the raffle and $850 from our auction. The Wisconsin Angus Association would like to thank everyone who purchased raffle tickets and all of the bidders at our semen auction. Congratulations to the winning bidders at our live auction: Riley Brothers - $100 certificate from Select Sires; $100 certificate from Accelerated Genetics Dr. Bill Hilleman 5 units of Woodhill Lombardi from Woodhill Farms; Sugar Maple Angus - 5 units of Payoff from Mindemann Farms Continued On Page 6 Scenes From The Annual Meetings 4 Spring 2013 Wisconsin Angus News

5 World Beef Expo Elects Two New Board of Directors for 2013 World Beef Expo held their annual meeting the past February. Elect to the Board of Directors were Shane Miller and Bruce Thorsen. Andy Hornung was re-elected as a Board member. The World Beef Expo Board of Directors consists of nine members with two terms of three years. The retiring Board of Directors, Kim Jones and Dick Hauser, contributed a great deal to World Beef Expo. Coming up with unique awards annually as well as leading sponsorship efforts, Kim Jones strived to increase World Beef Expo s image and exposure. As Dick Hauser assisted Trade Show Vendors throughout the years, he was striving to give them a great show experience. Their time and efforts was very appreciated by all involved in World Beef Expo. World Beef Expo offers a variety of Educational Seminars, Youth Sweepstakes Contests, the World Beef Expo Elite Cattle Sale and a trade show. The 2012 World Beef Expo hosted 26 breed shows, in which more than 439 exhibitors from 16 different states entered more than 900 head of cattle. This year s World Beef Expo, which takes place September at Wisconsin State Fair Park, will be the 21st Anniversary Show. Management is excited to be hosting an Angus ROV Show for In addition to the shows, the Elite Cattle Sale features a variety of cattle and the Supreme Champion Drive is Sells Saturday, April 13 Wisconsin Angus Breeders Futurity Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI Birth Date: March 26, 2012 PVF ALL Payday 729 x OCC Emblazon 854E x TC Stockman 365 Actual Birth Weight: 85, Ratio: 105 Weaning Weight: 702, Ratio: 106 BW WW YW MILK +3.7 (.35) +57 (.27) +98 (.21) +28 (.19) a spectacular event showcasing the best of the best. Volunteers are a large part of our show. If you are interested in volunteering, please send N E X T C H A P T E R Introducting N E X T S&R Erica J LW Jane 9J02 S A V Brilliance 8077 x Diamond K Jane 1859 (M K Winchester 001) Owned with Sugar Maple Angus, Bloomington Look Forward To Calves From These Flushes EXAR Lutton 1831 x Finleys Ms Copeland 9726 (N Bar Emulation EXT) Finley Angus an to info@worldbeefexpo.com or call and talk with Charlene Becker, World Beef Expo Executive Director. Northern Improvements 4480 GF x Finleys B C Ms Copeland 1812 (M K Winchester 001) Sue Finley - Box 28 - Lancaster, WI S& Angus R 3115 Tamarack Lane Weston, WI The Radcliffe Family Renee Jessica Jared srangus.com Home: (715) This stylish big bodied show heifer prospect was produced by a great S&R cow family. She will have a positive impact on a cow herd long after her show ring career. Wisconsin Angus News Spring

6 Wisconsin Angus Show Heifer of The Year honors went to CLF Josaphine 110Y exhibited the by Greg Jentz Family, Lone Willow Acres, Fennimore, WI. Renee Radcliff, Weston, recieves the Breeder of the Year Award for the winnings of S&R Angus. Keli Retallick, Glen Haven receives the Cow Calf Pair of the Year award for 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven. Suzanne Henning, Janesville, with the Bull, Heifer and Exhibitor of The Year Awards won by Lone Willow Acres. Michael R. Stanek Ultrasound Services Potosi WI Has donated 45 head worth of scaning for the 2014 spring (January thru April) to the Wisconsin Angus Association This service will be auctioned as part of the Wisconsin Angus Futurity, Saturday April 13, Black River Falls Wisconsin Angus Cow Calf Pair of The Year was 2K Pride 170 and 2K Brilliant 102 exhibited by Kevin Retallick Family, 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, WI. Continued From Page 4 Nathan Johnson 5 units of semen from Genex Coop Marda Angus 5 units of Active Duty from Riley Brothers County Lane Farms - $50 certificate from Cattle Vision Joe Buening 5 units of Tour of Duty from Riley Brothers Dale Heagle 5 units of Upshot from ABS Wisconsin Angus Show Bull of The Year honors went to LW 2J40 Lookout exhibited the by Greg Jentz Family, Lone Willow Acres, Fennimore, WI. Featured Items, Semem and Silent Auction Are Again A Hit Sires The Wisconsin Angus breeders want to give a sincere thank you to all who donated semen or certificates to our fundraiser: Select Sires, Genex Coop, Accelerated Genex, Cattle Vision, ABS Sires, Woodhill Farms, Riley Brothers, and Mindemann Farm. Thank you for helping to make this event a success for the Wisconsin Angus Association. Angus Breeders Recognized For Achievements Each year the Wisconsin Angus Association recognizes members who take the time and expense to present Angus cattle to the public in a positive way, both at fairs and test stations The show recognition program works on a point system for exhibitors in four state shows: SW Angus Show, WAA Spring Preview Show, Wisconsin State Fair Angus Show, and World Beef Expo Angus Show. As an advertising tool, the exhibitor puts his best foot forward in presenting his cattle and operation to the public. The benefits extend beyond the owner, to WAA members, purebred and commercial Angus breeders and the Angus breed itself. Show Heifer of the Year - CLF Josaphine 110Y Exhibited by Lone Willow Acres, Fennimore, WI Show Bull of the Year - LW 2J40 Lookout Exhibited by Lone Willow Acres Cow Calf Pair of the Year - 2K Pride 170 Exhibited by 2K Cattle Enterprise, Glen Haven Breeder of the Year - S & R Angus, Weston Exhibitor of the Year - Lone Willow Acres, The WAA also awarded the top Wisconsin producers of Angus bulls that went through the test stations on the Wisconsin Beef Improvement Central Test and the St. Croix Valley Bull Test. At the 2012 St. Croix Valley Bull Test, Wisconsin High Indexing Angus Bull was consigned by Hawk Valley Angus, Rick and Susan Case, Ontario WBIA Central Bull Test Wisconsin High Indexing Angus Bull was the entry of Borkdale Angus, Lloyd Bork, Grand Marsh. The importance of testing bulls was stressed by Lee Leachmann as he spoke to the cattleman s conference this winter. He told of how the beef industry has fallen behind the pork and poultry business in efficiency and carcass merits. The good news is that we are doing something about it. We are sorting for genetics through our test stations that measure average daily gains and efficiency in pounds of feed per pound of gain or pounds of gain on given amount of feed. The other part of the good news is that these traits are highly inheritable. Saint Croix Valley Bull test will have about 70 bulls from 40 consigners. The bulls are on test for 140 days. Bulls are weighed every 28 days. Average daily rate of gains vary from under 3 to nearly 5 pounds per day. Plattville will be similar in ratios and the rates will be higher due to difference in the feed ration. Plattville Bull Test Station Winner for 2012: Larry Slager of Polo, IL. Bull was LDS Alliance 113 W.D.A A.D.G Final weight-1420 Sire-War Alliance Dam-LDS Miss December 273 St. Croix Valley Bull Test Station Winner for 2012: Rick and Susan Case of Ontario, We Bull was Hawk Valley Shadow Hawk W.D.A A.D.G Final weight Sire-Hawk Valley Winter Hawk Dam- Hawk Valley Rachel Bull Test weight reports are on line at the websites for both test stations. Feel free to watch these throughout the year. The Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association Tested Bull Sale will be April 6 in Platteville. The St Croix Valley Bull sale will be April 20 in River Falls. Exciting things are happening in the testing of the Angus bulls around the industry and here in Wisconsin we are right on the cutting edge. 6 Spring 2013 Wisconsin Angus News

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8 The future is upon us and as the newly elected President of the Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary Association, I look forward to an exciting 2013! There are several changes within the Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary Association. The Ambassador program will continue to consist of our Miss Wisconsin Angus, Suzanne Henning, and many other ambassadors. However, the ambassador program has been modified to create a more unified look, while allowing for them to show livestock and still be participants in the program. There is a scholarship attached to the Ambassadorship which can be earned through participation of the program. As part of the Ambassador program we are offering an annual grant for one ambassador to assist them in getting to the NJAA Lead Trip. Please contact The 2013 Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary officer team includes, Mary Kohl, Waterloo, president; Leslie Mindemann, Sullivan, vice-president; and Renee Radcliffe, Weston, secretary-treasurer. Suzanne Henning, Janesville, was named Miss Wisconsin Angus during the 2013 Annual Meeting. Suzanne is pictured with Auxiliary vice president, Leslie Mindemann, Sullivan, who is also co-chairman of the Auxiliary ambassador program. Auxiliary Corner Leslie Mindemann or myself for assistance with this program. The state sale will be in Black River Falls on April 13. The Auxiliary will need help with the food stand, donations of food, soda, and workers are greatly appreciated. Also, the desert auction will continue, so please bring all those scrumptious deserts to be auctioned off. The desert auction proceeds are used for the scholarship program. Please contact Kathy Miller or myself for information about the food stand. With the assistance of our newly elected Vice- President, Leslie Mindemann, and our current Secretary Treasurer, Renee Radcliffe, we will enjoy an exceptional year. Sincerely, Mary Kohl, President, WI Angus Auxiliary Mindemann Named Regional Director Leslie Mindemann, Sullivan, WI will serve as a Region 6 Director for the American Angus Auxiliary for the coming year. Directors are a source for information for interested members throughout the country. The American Angus Auxiliary elected the 2013 officers and regional managers during its Annual Meeting in Louisville. Members of the newly-elected officer team are: president Cortney Hill-Dukehart-Cates, Modoc, Ind.; president-elect Cortney Holshouser, Castalia, N.C.; secretary-treasurer Lynne Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan.; and advisor, Anne Lampe, Scott City, Kan. Deeply committed to serving the Angus breed and its future generations, the American Angus Auxiliary has played a central role in the American Angus Association for more than 60 years. Thank You Kelli Retallick, Keri Retallick and Leah Mindemann For Presenting the WI Angus Auxiliary Workshops at the WJAA mini-lead. The sessions, Record Keeping and NJAA Awards; and Scholarships: How To Apply and Present, were Calling All Bakers and Buyers Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary Desert Auction Saturday, April 13 Prior to The WAA Breeder s Futurity Sale Black River Falls Spring Thaw, Black River Falls, WI Proceeds Benefit The WI Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Fund Jared and Jessica Radcliffe Named Scholarships Winners Each year the Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary offers more than $3,000 in scholarships both to high school seniors and WJAA members who have completed one year of post-secondary education at college, vocational, or technical school. Jared Radcliffe is this year s recipient of the Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary High School Scholarship. Jared resides with his mom, Renee, in Weston WI. His future lies in the Angus industry; in college he will study Ag engineering. Jared has been active in many facets of the Angus and livestock industry. His activities include, being a member of the local 4-H club where he participated in livestock and meat judging, quiz bowl team. Jared won many contests at the NJAS, which include showmanship, fitting team, CAB cook off and quiz bowl. Jared is a young man with a vision for agriculture improvement, not only in the reproductive end of the Angus business but the feed and waste efficiencies for the industry, also. Jared will go on to compete for top scholarship honors from the American Angus Auxiliary this summer. Jessica Radcliffe is this year s recipient of the post-secondary Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary Scholarship. She resides (when not in college) with her mother, Renee, at the farm in Weston, WI. Jessica held many leadership roles as a member of the WI Junior Angus. President of the WJAA, Miss American Angus Contestant (top five), NJAS Board Delegate, WJAS Publicity Director and held various other roles within the associations. She was named the 2013 Outstanding Wisconsin Junior Angus members by her fellow members. Jessica is currently enrolled in a degree in Agriculture and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Jessica is ambitious and will use that ambition to advocate for the beef cattle and Angus industries into the future. 8 Spring 2013 Wisconsin Angus News

9 Chiseled STONE in 1st Annual Bull Sale May 11, 2013 at the farm near Mineral Point, WI Selling 30 Bulls, 5 Future Donors, Commercial Pairs Request you personal sale listing from: BLACKSTONE CATTLE COMPANY Watch For Our Consignment To The Wisconsin Angus Breeders Futurity Saturday, April 13 Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls Nick & Roxanne Hull, Owners blackstonenhull@yahoo.com US Hwy. 151 Mineral Point, WI Justin Diefenbach, Herd Manager jdbscc@gmail.com Wisconsin Angus News Spring

10 Junior Angus Activities Hello Everyone! The Juniors held their annual meeting February 16 in the Wisconsin Dells. This year we had a great turn out and I would like to thank everyone who made time to come! I am excited to be serving as the newly elected WJAA President and know that this year will be another successful year. I would like to congratulate our newly elected 2013 Board of Directors: VP/Treasurer: Allison Hawthorne, Secretary: Alexis Timmel, Show Chair: Jack Henderson, Vice Show Chair: Derek Horstmeyer, Fundraising: Sammi Barnes, Membership: Jessica Radcliffe, Publicity: Sam Henderson, Historian/Vice Fundraising: Evan Henning, and Directors at Large: Calli Bayer and Emma Berget. We also selected our 2012 Junior of the Year, who is Jessica Radcliffe. The 2012 Advisor of the Mia Bayerm Ringle, left, was named the 2012 Advisor of the Year; Jessica Radcliffe, right, was selected 2012 Junior of the Year, Year is Mia Bayer. Congratulations to both of them! This year we had two retiring members, Kelli Retallic and Ty Bayer. I would like to take time to congratulate the both of them for all of their years of contributions to the WJAA! The Wisconsin Mini LEAD Conference was held March in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The Juniors held a board meeting following the LEAD Conference. The Wisconsin State Show was discussed. Also fundraising ideas for a showmanship clinic at the State Show was also discussed. The committee members who include Allison Hawthorne, Alexis Timmel and myself, will work on final drafts for the clinic. Some upcoming events to keep in mind, the National Conference Lead will be August 1-4, 2013 held in New Orleans, Louisiana. If any juniors would like to attend they need to get their registrations in on time, they are filling up fast! Juniors, if any of you are interested in contests at the National Junior Angus Show, start watching the due dates. They are coming up soon; I will try to keep the Facebook page updated as much as possible. I am really excited to become President and am looking forward to another successful year in the WJAA! I hope everyone enjoys the rest of winter. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Suzanne Henning 2013 WJAA President WJAA leaders for 2013 include, seated, Alexis Trimmel, secretary; Suzanne Henning, president; Allison Hawthorne, vice president/treasurer; and Sam Henderson, puublicity, Standing, Evan Henning, directory; Sammi Barnes, fundraising; Jessica Radcliffe, membership; and Derek Horstmeyer, vce show chairman. Jessica Radcliffe, Weston, outgoing president, presents recognizatgion to Kelli Retallick, Glen Haven, graduating WJAA member. Ty Bayer, Ringel was also recognized as a retiring junior member. Make Note of NJAS Deadlines The National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) is the highlight of the year for many involved in the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). This year, the event is being hosted in Kansas City, Mo. Aberdeen in Twenty-Thirteen will take place July 5-11 at the American Royal Complex. That s about a week earlier than last year s NJAS. Pay special attention to deadlines, which have been moved forward on the calendar, to make sure documents are completed in a timely manner. Wednesday, May 15 Ownership and entry deadline for the 2013 NJAS. Requirements and rules can be found online. Information on the NJAS showmanship contest is posted, as well. NJAA writing, photography, creative writing and graphic design entries due. Entry and recipe deadline for the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef (CAB ) Cook-Off. Saturday, May 25 Deadline to submit NJAA career development contest résumés and public speaking contest speech outlines. Complete contest information is also available online. Saturday, June 1 NJAA Board applications due. Visit the NJAA website for more information and deadlines. Please note there are no exceptions to any of the ownership and entry deadlines. For more information call the Association at Wisconsin Shows Deadlines May 1 - Wisconsin Spring Preview Show and Wisconsin State Junior Angus Show entries due. June 5 - Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show entry deadline by paper June 12 - Wisconsin State Fair Open Show entry deadline by paper. June 19 - Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show entry deadline online June 26 - Wisconsin State Fair Open Show entry deadline online 10 Spring 2013 Wisconsin Angus News

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12 Angus Youth from Wiscoonsin and Illinois enjoyed a visit to Miller Park as part of the WJAA Mini LEAD Conference. Country Lane Farm and S & R Angus 16 th Annual Angus Production Sale Saturday, May 18, 2013 noon - lunch 1:00 pm - Sale at S&R Angus Selling: 20 Breeding Age Bulls 10 Open Heifers 8 Cow/Calf Pairs WJAA Mini LEAD Conference Attracts Twenty Plus Youth Continued From Page 1 to fifty dollars. We had a really good turn out as there were about twenty juniors who came, four of whom were not part of our association. One of the four is a member of the Illinois Angus Association, lives on the border of Wisconsin and Illinois, and became a member of our association. Friday night we played ice breaker games and ate pizza in the hotel with Kelli Retallick and Jennifer Ewing, National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors. We spent the rest of the evening in the water park. Saturday we ate breakfast at the hotel and then began our journey to Sprechers Brewery during which we toured, tasted, and learned how they made their sodas. For the next step of the day we headed over to Miller Park and ate at TGI Fridays for lunch and then toured the Brewers Stadium. We went behind the scenes to the dugouts, locker rooms, and walked around the baseball field. We could not walk on the field as the grass was still dormant, but we got to pet the grass! Then we visited the Henderson family farm where we listened to speakers and had an amazing supper. Sunday morning we played more games with Kelli and listened while she talked about the silver, bronze, and gold awards. After that we split up and Kelli talked to the younger kids about the competitions at the National Junior Angus Show and the older kids talked to Keri Retallick and Leah Mindemann about scholarships. Over all we had a really good turnout for our Mini LEAD Conference. It was a great experience for all as each of us made new friends and even old friendships that will continue to grow and last us all a life time. I would like thank all of the participants in the Mini LEAD for attending. I would also like to thank Becky Henderson, Keri Retallick, Jessica Radcliffe, and Kelli Retallick as they have put so much effort into having this Mini LEAD Conference become successful! We could not have pulled this conference off without all of them. Suzanne Henning 2013 WJAA President 2012 Wisconsin Show Heifer Of The Year - CLF Josaphine Purchased at side of dam in our 2011 Production Sale. Congratulatons Jentz Family Call For A Sale Catalog Country Lane Farm R1526 Lodholz Road, Ringle, WI (Scott s Cell) S&R Angus 3115 Tamarack Lane, Weston, WI Juniors attending the Mini LEAD Conference visited the Sprechers Brewery where they toured, tasted, and learned how Sprechers made their sodas. 12 Spring 2013 Wisconsin Angus News

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15 S& Angus R The Radcliffe Family Renee Jessica Jared The 2013 Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Honorees included,mary Beth Carr; David Graff; Terry and Dianne Kegley; and Dan and Shelly Smerchek. B B Bil-Bar Trailer Sales & Service LLC. Complete Line of Trailers Cargo Livestock Horse Dump Utility Flatbed Complete Line Of Parts In Stock. Installation of Goosenecks, 5 th Wheel and Bumper 345 Nashotah Road Nashotah, WI Fax: bilbar@bilbarfarms.com THE QUAM FAMILY Terry Cody N706 State Road 113 Lodi, Wisconsin Bulls And Females For Sale At All Times 3115 Tamarack Lane Weston, WI srangus.com Home: (715) FF ARMS OUNTAIN ANGUS W7210 County P, ENDEAVOR, WI Jack Cummings (home) (cell) Your Full Service Marketing Center The Midwest Herdsman - the magazine covering the midwest livestock industry with a positive point Graphic Design - your marketing headquarters ad design and marketing campaign directories newsletter sale books brochures photography go to: themidwestherdsman.com livfocus@chorus.net Wisconsin Angus Breeder Heifer Futurity Class Nomination Form Show Held With WI Open Angus Show Jefferson, WI Sunday, June 9 A Wisconsin Angus Association (WAA) or Wisconsin Junior Angus Association (WJAA) member in good standing, must be the breeder/first owner of the heifer. Females must be born after September 1 of the previous year. (Senior yearlings, yearlings ad calves are eligible) Heifers will be shown by age. The WAA or WJAA member, may sell an Angus female to any member, excluding members of their immediate family (son, daughter, sibling). The exhibitor must be a paid WJAA or WAA member in good standing. Nomination fee is $50 and will be paid by the breeder. All nomination fees will be paid to the Exhibitors. There will be no entry fee to be paid by the Exhibitor Heifers sold through auctions, as well as by private treaty, are eligible. Nominations must be received by June 1 of the current show year. This class will be held on Sunday, June 9, in conjunction with the State Angus Show. Name of Breeder: Name of Exhibitor: Female Registration #: Date of Birth: Remit $50.00 per animal entry fee, payable to Wisconsin Angus Association Mail to: Ardel Quam, N706 Hwy 113, Lodi, WI Entry Deadline: June 1, 2013 Nomination fee must accompany entry One entry form per head - Entry form may be reproduced Wisconsin Angus Breeder Steer Class Nomination Form Show Held With Wisconsin State Fair Junior Steer Show, August 6 and 7 A Wisconsin Angus Association (WAA) or Wisconsin Junior Angus Association (WJAA) member in good standing, must be the breeder/first owner of the heifer. Steers must be born after January 1 of the previous year. Steers will be shown by age. The WAA or WJAA member, may sell an Angus steer to any member, excluding members of their immediate family (son, daughter, sibling). The exhibitor must be a paid WJAA member in good standing. Nomination fee is $50 and will be paid by the breeder. All nomination fees will be paid to the Junior Exhibitors. There will be no entry fee to be paid by the Junior Exhibitor. Steers sold through auctions, as well as by private treaty, are eligible. Nominations must be received by July 1 of the current show year. This class will be held on in conjuction with the WI State Fair Junior Show. Name of Breeder: Name of Exhibitor: Steer Registration #: Date of Birth: Remit $50.00 per animal entry fee, payable to Wisconsin Angus Association Mail to: Ardel Quam, N706 Hwy 113, Lodi, WI Entry Deadline: June 1, 2013 Nomination fee must accompany entry One entry form per head - Entry form may be reproduced Wisconsin Angus News Spring

16 2013 Wisconsin Angus Breeders Futurity NEW SALE LOCATION! Saturday April 13 6 pm Jackson County Fairgrounds Black River Falls, WI NEW SALE LOCATION! R B Lady Standard ( ) Sire: LLC New Standard; Dam: B A Lady 6807 MGS: DHD Traveler 6807 Consignors Arndt Angus LLC of Janesville, WI Berget Show Cattle of Gratiot, WI Blackstone Cattle Co. of Stoughton, WI Bolan Cattle Co. of Oconomowoc, WI Cornerstone Livestock of Waukesha, WI Fountain Farms Angus of Endeavor, WI Gaffney Angus Farm of Barneveld, WI Hill Valley Farm of East Troy, WI Horstmeyer Family Farm of Marshall, WI J-M Ranch Angus of Poynette, WI Lausted s Greenmeadows Farm of Menomonie, WI Southwestern WI Angus Classic * Sunday, May 26, 9:00 am, Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster,WI Angus Heifers, Bulls, Cow/Calf Pairs, Steers; Commercial Heifers and Crossbred Steers. Southwest Jackpot Class for heifers purchased by juniors from SW Angus Association Members. Early Entry Deadline May 15. Entries excepted the time of the show. Contact: Keri Retallick, twokcattlekr@netscape.net WJAA Spring Preview Show Saturday, June 8, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, Wisconsin Heifers, Steers, Bred and Owned Bulls and Heifers, Cow/Calf pairs Entry Deadline: May 1 Information and Entries Forms: WAA State Show Show * Sunday, June 9 Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jefferson Bulls, Heifers, Cow/Calf pairs Information and Entries: Held In Conjunction With The Black River Spring Thaw Jackspot Show 50 Hand Select Lots Sell! Productive Cow Calf Pairs Powerful Bred Heifers Elite Show Heifer Prospects Service Age Bulls Sale Chairmen: Cody Quam Justin Diefenbach Lessards Angus Breed of Necedah, WI Lone Oak Angus of Wauwatosa, WI MB Genetics, INC. of Rio, WI Marda Angus Farm of Lodi, WI Miller Family Cattle of Union Grove, WI Relentless Angus Farms of Mount Horeb, WI Riley Brothers Angus of Darlington, WI Rock Bottom Ranch of Marshall, WI S & R Angus of Weston, WI Spring Creeks Cattle Company of Wauzeka, WI Stone Creek Black Angus of Freeport, IL TJS Angus of Wisconsin Dells, WI Summer Show Schedule S&R Erica J220 ( ) Sire: PVF All Payday 729; Dam: S&R Erica J918; MGS: OCC Emblazon 854E Sale Sponsored By Wisconsin Angus Association For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers. TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO Phone: (816) Fax: (816) angushall@earthlink.net National Junior Angus Show July 12-21, American Royal Complex, Kansas City Shows, Contests, Family Fun Ownership/Entry Deadline NJAS: May 15 NJAS Contest Entry Deadline: May 15 Information and Entries: or call Wisconsin State Fair * August 1-11, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis Junior and Open Show Classes Junior Show: August 6-8 Open Show: Saturday, August 10 Junior Show Entries: June 5, Paper; June 19, Online Open Show Entries: June 12, Paper; June 26, Online Information and Entries: World Beef Expo * September Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis Angus ROV Super Point Show WBE Angus Sale Junior Sweepstakes, Supreme Champion Drive Information and Entries: *Denotes a Point Show 16 Spring 2013 Wisconsin Angus News