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Saturday, June 23rd6 p.m., Elgin, Oklahoma

• Donor Cows• Fall Bred Cows & Heifers• Herd Sires• Exclusive Genetic Packages& Opportunities

Join us June 23rd for a great offering of females and a few

select bulls targeted for club calf production.There is tremendous

diversity in these genetics, including many successful Maine,Angus,

Hereford, Charolais, Shorthorn and club calf genetics.The sale will

be held at the Glover Sale Facility, just west of I-44, north of

Lawton. For more information, contact us anytime or go to

glovershowsteers.com or tusacattle.com.

Also plan to attend the McLemore Farms Saleat Bradley, Oklahoma, the following day!

Kent McCune817-602-8629

[email protected] Auctioneer: Steve Bonham 405-823-2972

Sale Guest:Tusa Show Cattle

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This purebred Angus herd sire by DCC New Look sells!

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Showcasing200Lots

Saturday, June 23rd6 p.m., Elgin, Oklahoma

• Donor Cows• Fall Bred Cows & Heifers• Herd Sires• Exclusive Genetic Packages& Opportunities

Join us June 23rd for a great offering of females and a few

select bulls targeted for club calf production.There is tremendous

diversity in these genetics, including many successful Maine,Angus,

Hereford, Charolais, Shorthorn and club calf genetics.The sale will

be held at the Glover Sale Facility, just west of I-44, north of

Lawton. For more information, contact us anytime or go to

glovershowsteers.com or tusacattle.com.

Also plan to attend the McLemore Farms Saleat Bradley, Oklahoma, the following day!

Kent McCune817-602-8629

[email protected] Auctioneer: Steve Bonham 405-823-2972

Sale Guest:Tusa Show Cattle

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The Magazine for Cowboys and Kids

Greetings,Well, sale season is winding

down. I have just a few sales left, and what a great sale sea-son. Congrats to all the folks that had sales this year and we hope that we can work with you again next sale season.

As usual, I am writing this last minute on the road, luckily, with a driver. I just left the Star Lake sale in Skiatook, Oklahoma. These folks under-stand hospitality. The day before their sale, they had a show for the junior kids that purchased cattle in last year’s sale. Then during the breaks between the show, the steak supper, and the embryo auction, the kids play ball in the show ring.

As my traveling partner Austin Brandt said, “field of dreams has nothing on this place.” You can see in the picture, the kids playing ball with cattle in the background. Star Lake built it, and they come.

Jim and Randy Blin and your families, Montie Soules and crew, great job, cattle looked great, hospitality was awe-

some, and thanks for everything!It was Sunday afternoon and I

was kinda hungry. I went search-ing in the freezer and came up with two pork chops that came from Rock River Butcher. Being a pinch lazy, I put my Traeger grill on smoke, threw on the pork chops along with Baldridge sea-soning and came back an hour and a half later and pulled them off. Darn, I think that could be one of the best pieces of meat I have had for awhile! I don’t mean to pat myself on the back, but I think I done a heck of good job! Take a little Baldridge seasoning, an idiot proof grill, some darn good pork chops and even I can look like I know how to grill a pork chop. It was a good one and I hope I can repeat myself soon.

Have a great summer, good luck at the shows, and travel safe. Thank a Veteran for your free-dom.

God Bless

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1. CARDINAL CATTLE COMPANY 9736ModenaRoad•Wyoming,IL J.Riley-Owner JeffWisnefski–Manager•815-274-3860 www.cardinalcattlecompany.com Oct.7-3rdAnnual Diamonds in the Mine Internet Sale Bulls • Bred Heifers Show Heifers • Show Steers Siresrepresented:ANGUS:PureProduct, Lut,CARDFinalDrive,TheAnswer CLUB:BoJo,WalksAlone, BelieveinMe,Untouchable,I-80 Simm:WAGRDriver,LocknLoad,Chopper Cattleavailableinallpriceranges!

2. OLSON SHOW CATTLE 22236GrangeRoad•Geneseo,IL61254 DevinOlson309-714-1509 [email protected] Picturesandvideoswillbeposted attheendofAugust! www.olsonshowcattle.com Private Treaty Bid Off Sale Sept. 11th SiresRepresented:Bodacious, Monopoly,Asset,I-80, HeatWave,CarpeDiem,Predator Giveusacallanytime...VisitorsAlwaysWelcome!

3. RYAN CATTLE CO. 1117305thSt•NewWindsor,IL61465 Shane309-371-7490 Dave309-371-7493 WatchfortheOnline“PedigreesforthePurple”HeiferSale withBobJonFarm-NOV21st SelectGroupofBredHeifersFORSALE BreedingStockAvailableYearRound PopularA.I.SiresUsed MostCalvesoutofTOPSimmentalDonorsintheCountry! VisitorsWelcome!

4. BOB JON FARM 318150thAvenue•NorthHenderson,IL61466 TerryJohnson“Moose”309-337--8440 DrewJohnson309-337-5700 bobjonfarm.com WatchfortheOnline“PedigreesforthePurple”HeiferSalewithShaneRyan-NOV21st WatchforOnlineBullSaleinJanuary PopularA.I.SiresUsed

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6. LiNE SHOW CATTLE 41160thStreet•Seaton,IL61476 Todd309-337-8633 AJ309-371-5655 lineshowcattle.com CalvesAvailableforViewingAnytime! PopularAISIresUsed VisitorsWelcome!

7. J LAND CATTLE JohnsonFamily 2883N41stRoad•Sheridan,IL60551 Josh815-252-7902 Sean815-739-1013 CalvesSoldPrivateTreaty SiresRepresented:HeatWave,Monopoly,Bodacious, DoubleDip,YellowJacket,I-80,Chopper Callanytimeforviewing!

8. HumPHrEy SHOW CATTLE 1556Route52•Dixon,IL61021 Rick815-716-0193 JR815-631-2896 Tyler815-440-6289 CalvesforSale-PrivateTreaty WatchfordetailsonUpcomingInternetSale MaineAnjou•Crossbred•Herefords•Shorthorns PopularA.I.SiresUsed VisitorsWelcomeAnytime!

9. TREE LANE FARMS 2351USHwy24•ElPaso,IL61738 DaleSchlipf309-275-7364 RyanSchlipf309-275-7366 www.treelanefarms.com Annual Sale November 17th Visitorsalwayswelcome!

10. JBS ANGuS & SHOrTHOrN 14072WSpringdaleRoad•Forreston,IL61030 JoelBrooks815-541-5882 www.showsteers.com/Brooks Sept 16th Bid Off Sale - Bids close at 5pm Shorthorn, Angus & Shorthorn Plus Steers and Heifers Also,BlackShorthornPluscalvessiredbyHeatWave andRinger •3straightyears...ChampionAngusSteer–ILBeefExpo •Championsinsixstates! Noonecanmatchourrecordfor StateFairBreedChampions!

11. CAMPBELL CATTLE COMPANY 270630thStreet•LittleYork,IL61453 ScottCampbell309-337-0662 www.campbellcattle.com Labor Day internet Sale/Caldwell-Willoughby SiresRepresented:HeatWave,Monopoly,WalksAlone, One&Only Visitorsalwayswelcome!

12. SWANSON SHOrTHOrNS 5413RazorvilleRd•Bryon,IL61010 Adam,Melissa,Wyatt&AlaynaSwanson 815-378-1500 www.swansonshorthorns.com Sept. 15th – internet Sale/Caldwell-Willoughby SiresRepresented:Warhorse,DoubleVision, JakesProudJazz,Jazzman,SinCity,DamnProud Cattleavailableforviewinganytime!

13. CONNELLL STOCk FARM 6542HalesCornerRoad•StillmanValley,IL61084 Jeff815-262-6860 Dea815-222-2709 SH-Greatselsectionofheifers Lowline-Comeseesomeunique1/2bloods Collectingasmallbutveryselectgroupofwesterncalves- willbehomeLaborDay. PrivateTreatyEveryDay!

14. ASCENT ANGUS FARMS Chris&MaryMiller 23326ECR1960N•Oakland,IL61943 217-276-2542 [email protected] ascentangusfarms.com CalvesForSalePrivateTreaty *HomeofTotallyDifferent SiresRepresented:SAVPioneer,ConnealyConsensus7226, Onward VisitorsWelcome!

15. FLEmiNG SHOW CATTLE Derek815-739-2346 8227TowerRoad•Shabbona,IL60550 CalvesForSalePrivateTreaty Crossbred•Hereford•Angus SiresRepresented:Monopoly,I-80,HeatWave Herefords-PurpleMillsap,NewEra,PurpleInferno Angus-BCLookout,LUT VisitorsWelcomeAnytime!

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The second of the video series titled “BQA Facilities Design,”was created to help farmers, ranchers and cattle feeders of any size operation better understand how to properly design facilities to best suit their needs.

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2. VANDERHOLM CATTLE CO. Chris,Christie,CaraandCody 2543Montgomery-PageSt.•Villisca,IA50864 712-829-2315Home 712-370-4115Chris 402-616-5364Cody Calves for Sale Private Treaty First Come, First Served Bred heifers & cows for sale this fall! Purple Ribbon dreams become reality with Vanderholm quality cattle! Stopbyandtakealook!Pleasecallahead. CalvesSiredby:FatButt,IrishWhiskey,Wisdom,Lut, Wizard,ShamusandPBAngusBullbyLut Farmlocated5milessouthofStanton-1/2mileeast



3. HUNTER BROTHERS Chariton,Iowa NickHunter641-203-1999 ChrisRosa641-203-1686 MikeHunter641-203-1529 September Fall Pasture Sale – Calves sold all fall, private treaty CalvesSiredby:Walksalone,BelieveinMe, Monopoly,Carnac,Oneandonlyandseveral othersconsignedbymanytopproducers! Visitorswelcome,anytime!

4. JUDD P THOMSON / TERRY J & CAROL J THOMSON 2156QuailAve•Arthur,IA51431 Judd712-369-0632 712-367-2483H•712-369-1726C Calves Sold Private Treaty All bids must be in by 6 PM, Sept 16th CalvesSiredby:Monopoly,Monopoly2, DirtyHairy2,TigerWoods,CarlosO’Kelly, SpecialEdition,OneinaMillion,HeatWaveSon Calvesavailabletoviewanytime-Pleasecallahead! 5. BRANDT FARMS Kirk,Lynn,AustinandWeston 2561MulberryAvenue•Corning,IA50841 712-621-1829 - Austin 712-621-1219-Weston 712-621-3605-Kirk www.brandtfarms.net [email protected] Calvessireby:TheAnswer,Consensus7229, SydGenDOC,HFTiger,Halfblood,DreamOn Callanytimetoviewcalves! Hope to see everyone on September 23 at SWCC Ag Center for the 3rd Annual Power in the Pasture Production Sale

6. STEVE DOWNING FAMILY 1143110thStreet,Creston,IA50801 641-345-2350H 641-344-4111C Call for details on this year’s prospects! Crossbred & Breed Calves Full Sibs to Iowa State Fair and NAILE Steers will be available! 2011 Champions: •GrandChampionMarketHeifer-IowaStateFair and many more... Some of our 2010 Champions: •GrandChampionSteer-MichiganBeefExpo •Res.GrandChampionSteer–OhioStateFair •GrandChampionSteer–KentuckyStateFair Some of our 2009 Champions: •Gr.Ch.ProspectSteer-CowPalaceJr.Gr.Ntls. •SupremeHeifer-NorthernExposure,KS •Gr.Ch.MarketSteer-NAILE,Louisville,KY •GrandChampionMarketSteer-IowaStateFair •GrandChampionMarketSteer-Ak-Sar-Ben

7. MAAS SHOW CATTLE Jeff&BettyMaas 2401220thSt•Williamsburg,IA52361 319-530-4718 Handful of Awesome Hereford Prospects CalvesSiredby:EyeCandy,I-80,DirtyHairy, Monopoly,BoJo,HeatWave,MyTurn,Alias, WhoMadeWho,plusmanymore! Visitorswelcome!Callfortoursoflocalherds!

8. GODDARD CATTLE CO. Randy&DianseGoddard Stanton,Iowa Manager-GarrettKalvig 319-504-9020 CattleforSaleOnlineintheFall SaleDates-Sept5th,Oct16th,Nov25th CalvesSiredby:CurtainCall,Blindside, NextGeneration,Monopoly,HeatWave,Splash, TalktheTalk,Shiver,Tinman,Ali,MercedesBenz *OutoftheTOPDONORSinthecountry!

9. RIECK & LENTS SHOW CATTLE DaveRieck641-340-5021 2306Hi&DryRoad•Creston,IA50801 ChadRieck641-202-2360 2271CherryStreetRd•Creston,IA50801 WayneLents641-344-9367 1313Beachwood•Creston,IA50801 www.rlshowcattle.comOR Rieck&LentsShowCattleonFacebook 100 A.I. Clubby and Sim/Angus Calves for Sale Now! NEW SALE DATE in conjunction with Mittag Show Cattle-September 16, 2012 Calvessiredby:HeatWave,Monopoly,Carnac, MyTurn,ReeHeights,EyeCandy,CriticalMass, LongTimeComing,EgoTrip,QDog,Immortal, andCurtainCall. Simmy’sSiredby:DJSalute,Chisholm, Pep’sPlayboy,SOSandMore!

10. BROWN FAMILY CLUB CALVES 2152210THSt•Afton,IA50830 Kenny641-344-0718 641-347-5356 Many Champions over the years! 2011 Champion Feeder Calf - Final Drive, IA Visitorswelcomeanytime!

11. BUTLER & HAGEN RossButler319-530-3810 [email protected] Todd&WendyHagen•Homestead,IA 319-530-3810•[email protected] Directions:HolidayInn,I-80Exit#225,3milesnorth CalvesSiredby:Lut,Answer,Monopoly2, HB8-14(NewHerdSire) Worththetripjusttoseethecows!

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13. MIKE SORENSEN FAMILY Greenfield,Iowa Mike641-745-7949 Watch for a Private Treaty Sale! PB Hereford and Angus Breeding Stock Show Steers and Show Heifers Calvessiredby:Hereford-WideAngle,GoldenOaks, Outcross,AboutTime,815,Mayhem Angus-LUT,TheAnswer,Joe

14. LOVRIEN SHOW CATTLE Ben,Jessica,Ainsley,Sydney&EmmettLovrien 29116130thStreet•Clarksville,IA50619 319-231-1334 cell 30MinutesNorthofWaterloo! Darlee’sShorthorn’s308-750-4251 Calves For Sale Private Treaty Herefords•Angus•Crossbreds CalvesSiredby:RedRock,HeatWave,Monopoly, BelieveinMe,Encore,AceofDiamonds, AboutTime,LeRoyBrown,ChoppingWood Got a couple Herefords that are worth the trip!!



20. DAVE & DARCY GROEPPER 33593QuestAvenue•Kingley,IA51028 712-870-0215 712-378-3078home *HomeofThriller’sDamandGranddam Calves For Sale Private Treaty First Come First Served CalvesSiredby:HeatWave,Monopoly, YellowJacket,TigerWoods,DreamCatcherand manymorepopularA.I.Sires! CalvesAvailableforViewingAnytime! PleaseCallAhead!

21. MOORE SHOW CATTLE Mark515-490-8412 Phil515-250-1956 1334180thStreet•Earlham,IA50072 Calves For Sale Anytime! CalvesSiredby:BelievenMe,Monopoly, OneandOnly,Doc,TotalSolution,Lookout VisitorsWelcome!

22. St. CLAIR HAY & CATTLE DickSt.Clair 2164NAvenue•Jefferson,IA50129 515-386-2795H 515-370-1261C Calves & Bulls For Sale Private Treaty Hereford cattle for sale! CalvesSiredby:WideAngle,NDuTime, Springfield,Tank,RightAngle

23. PARTRIDGE CATTLE COMPANY JasonPartridge 2922Hwy6Trail•SouthAmana,IA52334 720-980-8636 [email protected] Check us out on Facebook! Sires:HeatWave,Monopoly,Alibredcalves. Directions: I-80exit225to151northtoHwy6 west.Theranchis.8mileonthesouthside oftheroad.

24. STUDER SHORTHORNS 3014130thStreet•Creston,IA50801 641-344-8035DaleCell 641-344-8487NateCell www.StuderShorthorns.com Breeds:Shorthorn,ShorthornPlus,Crossbred, Simmental,FoundationSimmental ManypopularA.ISires. Calves available for sale privately on the farm or October 6th at the Family Legacies Shorthorn Production Sale! Visitorswelcomeanytime!

15. HART SHOW CATTLE RodandJaneanHart 712-621-2441c•712-829-2441h JasonandKatieHart 712-621-4478 2735200thStreet•Stanton,IA51573 Calves Sold Private Treaty Show Steers & Heifers Bred Heifers & Bulls Available CalvesSiredby:AISires-FreenEasy,Hitman,Tinman, TalktheTalk,Alias,HardCore,BlueTool NaturalSires-DreamOnSon,Dr.HookSon, StrictlyBusinessSon *SummerHomeofJigsawandLector

16. MAINE AIM RANCH – MCCULLOUGH CLUB CALVES Chuck&Karen,Erin,Cody,Madison&Drew 1250KingRoad•Allerton,IA50008 C:641-344-5566 H:641-873-6750 October - Online Sale at the Farm Visitourwebsiteatwww.maineaimranch.com forupdatesanddetailsonourFittingClinics Directions:Located3milessouthofJunction Hwy2&65and¼milewestonKingRoad.

17. FRAKER SHOW CATTLE Devon641-990-5541 Dennis641-891-0859 3735185thSt.•Brooklyn,IA52211 www.frakershowcattle.com [email protected] Just5minutesofI-80! Calves Sold Private Treaty September 16, 2012 LeadingA.I.SiresUsed!

18. STREAM CATTLE CO. Rod,Sue,Lisa&SarahStream 51590St.Hwy14•Chariton,IA50049 Home641-774-8124 Sue641-203-2648 Calvessiredby:OneandOnly,WalksonWater, WalksAlone,BelieveinMe,MercedesBenz, Boardwalk,Darkhorse,TheUmpire,JohnWayne, Mancini,Brillianceandmore. Breedsavailable:Angus,Herefordand PolledHereford Show calves and bred cows will be offered this fall! Checkwww.StreamCattle.comforpicturesandsale details,[email protected] Visitorswelcomeanytime!

19. HOLLIDAY FARMS Doug641-342-0959 2539HenryAWallaceRd•Greenfield,IA50849 Cattle Available for viewing anytime! ShowSteers&HeifersAvailable! PopularA.I.SiresUsed! Right on the highway…no dust!

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25. SCHULTz CATTLE CO. 1808Hi&DryRoad•Creston,IA50801 Scott641-202-0799 Kelly641-202-0875 Nick641-202-1094 Calves available for viewing & for sale anytime! AlreadybringinghomethePURPLESwith ourfeedercalves! CalvesSiredby:EyeCandy,Monopoly,SaltyDog, Chasin’Tail GiveusaCALL!

26. B GOOD LIVESTOCK CO. Tim,Karen&TylerLoudon 2068PoleRoad•Creston,IA50801 641-782-7473H 641-344-6347C Calves For Sale Private Treaty Specializinginbreedheifersandsteers Shorthorns,MaineAnjou,Simmentalsand Meat Goats



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We have all heard the comment, “it is only one persons opinion, another day, and another judge the outcome could be totally different.” This is so true. If we have decided to pay our entry fee, we are asking the judge their opinion of the product we have put before them. They can only judge these cattle on what they see and the numbers we pres-ent to them. After we wrote the previous article a few months ago, we fielded many calls from judges, all over the United States. We feel we should share their concerns, that they have both before and after they enter the ring.

There is so much pressure put on a judge, especially when they are judging a major show at which there is a lot of money at stake. The Champion they choose, will be considered of greater quality than the rest of the competitors at the show. This is the problem that this situation presents, so many people have so much at stake, that they start worrying if they have the “political pull” that it will take to win the championship. Then the question is to what extent are they willing to go to put that animal in the winning circle.

At our clinics we talk about honesty, hard work, ethics, and integ-rity. You have to have the confidence that you have produced or bought an animal that you believe will be a great producer in years to come. On the flip side, if it is a steer, it will finish out the most efficient way possible(feed-conversion) and in as short of time as possible(Rate-of-gain). With input costs rising, we need to evaluate our program and the cause and effect of cattle that don’t perform to the best of their ability. For more about this, feel free to reference back to our article that we wrote and was published in the Livestock Plus, “How Much Thought Do You Give To The Future Of The Cattle Industry?” You can now view it on www.ranchhub.com. We need to teach our younger generation that it is not all about the show ring, but it is important to teach them about the feedlot and the performance end of the industry as well.

People that play these political cards, don’t realize that instead of getting ahead, they are actually hurting the whole industry. There would be a better turn out at the shows, if people felt they were getting a fair shake. Also, if these very qualified judges were able to judge that honest animal and choose the ones that were the most sound, best performing, and had a show ring look, then the cattle industry would be built on great quality cattle inside and outside the feedlot and show ring.

We find this a problem that is especially dear to our hearts because we have been on both sides of this situation. You stand inside the ring judging and questioning the age of the animal. You have to believe that everyone is presenting to you an animal that is really what they say it is, then you have to assume that the animal is what they claim it is and judge it that way. On the other side of the ring, you need to present your animal for what it is, take what you get and forget about the rest. Realize that there are others besides the judge that take notice of what you are presenting.

The questions we pose to all judges out there are these: Is the animal something that you would be glad to have in your herd and would it be a top producing animal many years from now? Would you be proud to have a whole feed lot full of the exact animal that you have chosen to use, regardless of who it is out of or who owns it?

The question we pose to all exhibitors is this: Is this animal that you have chosen, honestly representing the type of cattle that you feel will be an asset to the cattle industry, and move it forward?

In conclusion, I guess, God knows the truth and HE is the final judge, living by this will get you a lot further in the end.

We love to hear feed back and gather information to share with others, if you would like to share your opinion with us you can email or call!

If you have any questions feel free to call,Chuck McCullough 641-344-5566Karen McCullough 641-344-5548

[email protected] Bless and have fun at the FAIRS!

Do You Give the Judge the Respect He or She

Deserves?Recently, we wrote an article about the qualifications of judges. It

discussed how they influence and direct the cattle industry. This article started many discussions about the type of judge that is qualified to step in the ring. Whether they have invested the time in the cattle industry and are qualified to give their opinion, on what type of animal it takes to produce high quality products. After visiting with what we feel are some very qualified judges and producers, we felt there is more that needed to be discussed about this issue. We are going to look at this subject from the judges perspective.

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Breeding SeasonBy Toby Muller

Well, by the time this issue of Livestock Plus comes out we’ll be into the month of June already. Last year at this time I convinced myself that I was too busy to write a new article and just did a re-run. This year I’ve decided to demand more of myself. It seems I’ve gained a small group of readers that actually skim through my blurb occasionally. Don’t worry, I’m not getting a big head over this, I realize most of my repeat readers are “so-called” friends who just want to poke fun at me for either my primitive writing skills or my poor decision-making. That’s okay; I’ll take anyone who will listen. I’m not cool enough to be picky and it actually got me a surprise Easter egg basket last month.

Speaking of surprises, I’d like to commend Governor Branstad on his latest appointments to the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medi-cine. Dr. Curt Youngs brings a PhD in reproductive physiology and is a professor at Iowa State University and Dr. Janet Spears is a large animal veterinarian from Oelwein, Iowa. They will bring a wealth of large animal knowledge to the board that has been some-what slim in recent years. This board has the authority to interpret laws and provide rulemaking (make laws) as they see fit. In today’s changing livestock industry, we can’t afford to not have a voice. Animal agriculture is changing by leaps and bounds, we can’t con-trol that but we can have a say in the way it changes. That starts with supporting organizations like your Iowa Cattlemen’s Associa-tion and Iowa Farm Bureau so they can help your voices be heard. Second, make sure to vote for legislators that share your views, not

just your part of the world. Since it is June now, we should talk about breeding season real

quick. I won’t sugar coat it, if you haven’t made the proper prepara-tions by now you’re probably too late but some of you are still able to reduce some post-breeding stress though. The perfect way to do this is to breed your cows out in the timber pasture that they will be at the rest of the summer. That creates a low stress environment because the cows don’t have to change their plane of nutrition while trying to incubate an embryo. This is important. Cows that come out of dry lots where they are being supplemented and go out to pasture after being bred are doing two things negatively: lowering their nutritional plane, and changing the “good bugs” in their guts from concentrate to forage. Again, if you can get your cows to pasture a few weeks before you’re ready to start breeding them or synchronizing them, that is best. If you can’t make this work, try to provide some dry matter to these cows out on pasture for a couple weeks as they get adjusted. The dry matter will hopefully make that change a little easier on their bodies. The other thing to remember if you take cows to pasture after you breed is to move them either sooner (right after AI or ET) or wait 30+ days. The worst time to move them is around 17 days (+- a few days) after they were in heat. This is when the embryo implants into the uterine wall and establishes a pregnancy, or progesterone drops and the cow comes into heat a few days later. Don’t even look at them funny at this time. Every operation does stuff a little different, but this is a couple of things that can benefit pregnancy rates for almost everyone. Have fun and God bless. - Toby n

COMMENTARY

Investment Guru Predicts Migration to

Farmingby Brent Wesaler or Drover's Journal

High commodity prices and feeding a growing population makes invest-ments in agriculture a safe bet, and one investment guru expects the trend to continue with more people seeking a career on the farm.

Citing higher food prices and a high return on investment, investment guru Jim Rogers expects farming to once again be one of the great areas of the world economy. Rogers will be the keynote speaker at the Global AgInvesting conference, April 23-25 in New York.

"The most promising payback in agriculture is to become a farmer," said Rogers. “Few are rushing out to buy a farm yet; but it will come."

In an interview promoting the conference, Rogers identified the need for more food to feed the world and technology’s growing role in agricul-ture as reasons to invest in farming. He has been a source for investment advice and financial strategy for decades.

While financial types have been in control, Rogers says history moves in cycles and control will shift back to those who produce real goods.

"Someday it's going to be that America will be producing tens of thou-sands of agriculture graduates, as we did once upon a time, and there are not going to be many MBAs," said Rogers. "When the huge secular changes come, nobody can conceive of how high prices can go and will go and returns will go."

Thanks to Brent Wesaler, Staff Writer at Drovers Journal Magazine, Lenexa, Kansas for this article. n

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9. GILBERTsON CaTTLE CO. Stuart & Marci Gilbertson 3615 West 70th Street • Kearney NE. 68845 308-627-7251 Laurel Gilbertson- 308-870-1995 Pasture Sale - September 8, 2012 Sires: Heatwave, Monopoly, Curtain Call, Walks Alone, www.gilbertsoncattleco.com

10. TEJKL sHOW CaTTLE 56463 Highway 32 • Leigh, NE 68643 Loren, Jr. 402-841-2408 Loren, Sr. 402-640-9178 16th Annual Private Treaty Sale September 15, 2012 Bids in by dark. Crossbred and Shorthorn Steers and Heifers Cattle can be viewed any time. Call ahead.

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FYI

Improving Efficiency Starts with Understanding

the Measuresby Bob Seaber, Cow Calf Extension Specialist at Kansas State U.

For commercial beef producers, the implementation of technolo-gies and breeding systems that increase the quality and volume of production and/or reduce input costs is essential to profitability. Efficiency is a term that refers to the proportion of outputs to inputs and is a frequently mentioned goal of beef producers. There are many different ‘efficiencies’ that affect beef production, especially at the cow-calf level. Some of these efficiencies are observed at the individual animal level and some observed at the system or herd level.

The various efficiencies can be categorized into measures of bio-logical or economic efficiency. Improvement in individual animal efficiency, especially during the post-weaning growing or finishing phases, may or may not improve efficiency at the herd or system level, and may have an undesirable correlated response in traits of cows.

So, why is improvement in feed efficiency important and why does the beef industry focus on it? During the growing and finish-ing phase of production, a one percent improvement in feed effi-ciency has the same economic impact as a three percent increase in rate of gain. Assuming 27 million cattle are fed per year and that 34 percent of cattle in the feedlot are calves and 66 percent are year-lings, the beef industry could save over a billion dollars annually by reducing daily feed intake by just 2 pounds per growing animal.

Different Measures of EfficiencyThere are a variety of measures of efficiency discussed and

utilized in beef production. Some may or may not be important to cow-calf producers. For improvements in ‘efficiency’ to positively impact profitability of a cow-calf producer, the efficiency improve-ment must be realized prior to the marketing endpoint of progeny. In the following sections a variety of ‘efficiency’ measures are dis-cussed including their applicability and limitations for improvement in efficiency of the cow herd. These measures or their component traits have been shown to be heritable, so selection for improve-ment is possible but anticipated to be slow, requiring a decade or more to move the population a meaningful distance.

Feed Efficiency or Feed Conversion Ratio: Many cow-calf pro-ducers and, certainly cattle feeders, are familiar with the term feed efficiency (FE; live weight gain per unit of feed consumed) or its reciprocal, feed conversion ratio (FCR; F:G or pounds of feed per pound of live gain). Both of these measures are most commonly associated with animals during the growing or finishing phases. Both measures are suitable for managerial use during feeding but are poor selection tools.

Their utility is limited in selection due to two issues. First, the measures are ratios of inputs and outputs, so improvement in the ratio can be achieved by changing the numerator, the denominator or both. Therefore breeders don’t have control over which parameter in the ratio changes due to selection. Selection tools like an index that consider each input and output separately are more effective. Second, FCR or FE is strongly related to average daily gain (ADG) and composition of gain. Leaner biological types and larger, faster growing animals tend to have better FE and FCR. Selection based on FE or FCR results in larger, later maturing and leaner cows. This type of cow tends to have higher maintenance energy requirements.

Residual Feed Intake: Recently, residual feed intake (RFI; Koch et al. 1963) has been reintroduced as an efficiency measure for beef production. It is computed as the difference between actual average daily feed intake (AFI) and the predicted daily dry-matter intake based on the animal’s gain and maintenance requirements for its body weight. The actual calculation results in an RFI value that is not correlated with phenotypic ADG and body weight (an advantage over FCR or FE).

However, research shows underlying genetic correlations between RFI with FI, ADG and BW as well as measures of composition. Computing RFI on the genetic scale as an index of EPDs assures a selection tool with fewer antagonisms. RFI can and does identify efficient animals that also have slow growth and low feed intake making these candidates undesirable for selection and use in the commercial beef industry. Some research suggests that selection for RFI produces slightly larger and leaner cows over time and cows that have older ages at first calving. In general, selection for favor-able (negative) RFI results in animals with equivalent performance, but achieves that output with less feed consumed.

Residual Average Daily Gain: A concept closely related to RFI is residual average daily gain (RADG) which was proposed at the same time as RFI as a potential tool for selection for improved feed effi-ciency. This term is defined as the difference between actual weight gain and the gain predicted based on dry matter intake, maintenance of body weight and fat cover. In the calculation, differences in ADG are controlled/adjusted for differences in AFI and body weight.

Like RFI, RADG, is a transformation of the data and can be com-puted based on either the live measurements alone (phenotypic) or by information from both the individual and relative data (genetic). While RADG is indicative of differences in efficiency of feed utili-zation for growing animals, it may have limited utility for prediction of differences in maintenance efficiency of cows. RADG should not be used alone in selection for feed efficiency. Data reveals that some animals with favorable RADG have sub-par feed intake and conse-quently undesirable ADG. Average Daily Feed Intake: Also known as AFI. AFI is a gross measure of nutrient input. While it cannot be used alone as a predictor of feed efficiency, it provides a useful data input for computation of a selection index. Feed intake represents an economically relevant measure of cost that can be associated with a variety of output or endpoint measures. AFI could be measured on animals during different phases of production and used to capture input:output (efficiency) information. A selection index for AFI or an AFI EPD can be reliably produced analyzing performance records for a variety of growth traits. An AFI EPD produced without actual feed records but based on genetic associations between growth and intake can account for nearly 75% of the variation in observed feed intake.

These measures of efficiency are most commonly discussed when considering data that measure individual intake of growing animals in a feedlot setting. Cow/calf producers that retain an interest or ownership of calves through harvest may be considering them as options to improve profitability of the finishing phase of production. Since growth is not a desired output of the cow, other measures of cow efficiency are needed that account for reproduction, mainte-nance and milk production.

Thanks to Bob Weaber, cow calf extension specialist, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas for use of this fine article.n

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Sullivan Supply is comm

itted to supporting the next generation of America’s

agriculture through the distinguished Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U

YouthScholarship program

. We have been honored to gift $70,000 in scholarships to

deserving individuals over the past three years. Congratulations to all of this years

1,087 determined applicants representing 44 states.

A special thank you to the scholarship selection comm

ittee of industry lead-ers (non-Sullivan Supply em

ployees or family m

embers) w

ho volunteered theirtim

e for our mission.

With the quality of applications that we receive each year for this distin-

guished scholarship, it gives us great confidence and faith in the future of live-stock production.

Best wishes and congratulations to all 1,087 applicants.

John and Dede Sullivan, Sullivan Supply, Inc.; D

an Sullivan, Sullivan SupplySouth, Inc.; And our entire staff and dealers

Check ww

w.sullivansupply.com for a listing of our G

old and Silver Star honorees.

20, $1,000 Scholarships- 1,087 applicants from 44 states!

An Asset Worth Investing In!

Rachael Carlson- Plattsburg, MO

Possesses the ambition and drive to

become a leader. A first class young

lady that is a model for the junior

livestock industry. Good things hap-

pen to good people ... for a reason.

Sponsored with M

id-Missouri Feed

Sarah Ayer- Calhoun, KYResponsibilities on her fam

ily farmhave shaped Sarah’s w

ork ethic andcharacter. H

er Kentucky State Fair

Grand and Am

erican Royal ReserveSteer dem

onstrate her comm

itment

and passion for this industry.Sponsored with

Blue Grass Show Supply

Lauren Grimes- Hillsboro, OHH

istoric Angus family yet Lauren

blazes her

own

trail. Louisville

Percentage Simm

ental Cham

pion,m

any Angus champions and 2012

National

Junior Angus

ShowC

omm

ittee chairman. Busy &

bright.Sponsored with H

ighland Enterprises,Provico, O

hio Valley and W

hite Show Supply

Kelli Retallick- Glen Haven, WIPossibly the m

ost qualified applica-tion subm

itted out of 1,087 from44 states. T

he model for com

mit-

ment and accom

plishments. ‘Step

up’ is Kelli’s m

iddle name.

Sponsored with Kegley Show Supply

Zach Bartenslager- Lewisburg, WVM

ultiple State

Fair C

hampion

Steers, champion quiz bow

l team,

high livestock judging individual,yet w

ith all of Zach’s success his bestfeats are his caring and giving spirit.

Sponsored with Scottsdale Supply

Jennie Johnson- Craig, NE

Entrepreneur. Developing her ow

nlivestock

photography business.

Cham

pion steer at AK-SAR-BEN

,N

ebraska State Fair. Jennie is atrem

endous quality person with

comm

unication skills to succeed.Received the honor of Sullivan’s BestPresented Scholarship Application.

Frederich ‘Cuatro’ Schauer IV-

Beeville, TX2012 Fort W

orth Grand C

hampion

Steer, who is a leader in and out of

the show ring. D

eeply involved inFFA, 4-H

, academics and church.

Cuatro is proof you can achieve any-

thing you set your mind to.

Brittany Blum- Howe, TX

A w

ell rounded,

accomplished

champion w

ho is a dedicated leader,judge and FFA representative. She isa hum

ble winner in her com

munity,

school and the show ring.

Congratulations 2012 Winners

Jake Bloomberg- Berwick, IL

High individual in the N

ational 4-H

Livestock judging contest, threetim

e Supreme C

hampion Fem

ale atthe Illinois State Fair. 4.0 G

PA. Anational com

petitor in the ring andin livestock judging.

Autumn Robison- Markle, IN

Current president of the Indiana

Junior Beef Cattlem

en’s Assoc. PastAJSA board m

ember. A natural born

leader that excels in and out of thering.

Sponsored with Sinnam

on Show Supply

Bailey Core- Pleasantville, IAN

ational Cham

pion competitor in

every arena. Poised, involved leader,4.0 G

PA. Success happens here.D

edication and comm

itment is a

way of life.

Ty Webster- Runnells, IASkilled cattlem

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Emma Vickland- Longmont, CO

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Charles Boyd- Mayslick, KY

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Jonathan Heaton- Toulon, IL

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June June 1st - 3rd McCullough Fitting Clinic - Byers, CO June 2 Black Herefords Cream of the Crop Female Sale - Crawford, OK June 4th-6th McCullough Fitting Clinic - Imperial, NE June 8 8th-10th MN Jr. Livestock Show - Preston, MN June 9 9th-10th McCullough Fitting Clinic - Dunlap, IA June 23 0 Glover Cattle Summer Showcase - Elgin, OK

July July 6 6th - 8th McCullough Fitting Clinic - Jamestown, ND July 13 13th - 15th McCullough Fitting Clinic - Tribune, KS July 14 BRF Corn Dog Kickoff Benefit for ISF - Des Moines, IA July 20 20th - 28th North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND July 25 25th - August 5 Ohio State Fair - Columbus, OH July 27 27th - August 4 Montana State Fair - Great Falls, MT

August August 2 2nd - 12th Wisconsin State Fair - West Allis, WI August 3 3rd - 19th Indiana State Fair - Indianapolis, IN August 9 9th - 19th Illinois State Fair - Springfield, IL 9th - 19th Iowa State Fair - Des Moines, IA 9th - 19th Missouri State Fair - Sedalia, MO August 11 11th - 18th Wyoming State Fair - Douglas, WY August 23 23rd - Sept. 3 Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul, NE August 24 24th - 26th McCullough Fitting Clinic - Carnesville, GA 24th - Sept. 3 Colorado State Fair - Pueblo, CO 24th - Sept. 3 Nebraska State Fair - Grand Island, NE August 30 30th - Sept. 3 South Dakota State Fair - Huron, SD

september september 7 7th - 16th Kansas State Fair - Hutchinson, KS september 13 13th - 23rd Oklahoma State Fair - Oklahoma City, OK

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• Nothing matches the Turbo for RPMs, CFMs and Air Velocity.

TURBO ™

The Turbo pushes the air at 5560 feet per minute.This is 22% faster and harder than other fans. Toachieve this, the custom engineered Turbo motorrotates at 1740 RPMs, faster than any other competi-tive livestock fan.

• The Dominant Motor Quality ... How? The sealed ball bearing Nidec - Emerson 1/2 HP rated motor features a 10% longer stator and rotor than standard 1/2 HP motors.

This interior assembly is called ‘stack.’ The more length creates more horse power. It borders the edge of what would be considered a 5/8 HP motor, if there was such a category (which there is not). This longer ‘stack’ enables the motor to run faster andhandle the load put on this motor from the high pitched blade. In turn, it keeps the motor running 11% cooler as compared to competitors 1/2 HP motors. Hence, the reason for the Turbo’s very few warranties. All while only drawing 4 AMPs of electricity, equaling a super efficient fan!

• The Problem-Free Guard!

Stock Show Family Ownedand Operated since 1989.

SULLIVAN SUPPLY, INC.1-800-475-5902 • Dunlap, Iowa • [email protected]

SULLIVAN SUPPLY SOUTH1-800-588-7096 • Hillsboro, Texas • [email protected]

SULLIVAN SUPPLY WEST1-888-914-5972 • Lodi, California • [email protected]

Constructed of 7 guage and 11 guage steel wire that is formed into a continuous one-piece loop formation. This one-piece loopcreates added crush proof strength because of the elimination of welded butt joints that can break.

No other fan guard withstands the rigors of the show road like the Turbo. Guard complies with OSHA regulations. Front of guard opens so you can easily clean the blades to keep your

fan running at its peak performance. Specially coated in black color for a cleaner appearance.

More Air ... Less Trouble.

Sullivan’s

Livestock Fan

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• Nothing matches the Turbo for RPMs, CFMs and Air Velocity.

TURBO ™

The Turbo pushes the air at 5560 feet per minute.This is 22% faster and harder than other fans. Toachieve this, the custom engineered Turbo motorrotates at 1740 RPMs, faster than any other competi-tive livestock fan.

• The Dominant Motor Quality ... How? The sealed ball bearing Nidec - Emerson 1/2 HP rated motor features a 10% longer stator and rotor than standard 1/2 HP motors.

This interior assembly is called ‘stack.’ The more length creates more horse power. It borders the edge of what would be considered a 5/8 HP motor, if there was such a category (which there is not). This longer ‘stack’ enables the motor to run faster andhandle the load put on this motor from the high pitched blade. In turn, it keeps the motor running 11% cooler as compared to competitors 1/2 HP motors. Hence, the reason for the Turbo’s very few warranties. All while only drawing 4 AMPs of electricity, equaling a super efficient fan!

• The Problem-Free Guard!

Stock Show Family Ownedand Operated since 1989.

SULLIVAN SUPPLY, INC.1-800-475-5902 • Dunlap, Iowa • [email protected]

SULLIVAN SUPPLY SOUTH1-800-588-7096 • Hillsboro, Texas • [email protected]

SULLIVAN SUPPLY WEST1-888-914-5972 • Lodi, California • [email protected]

Constructed of 7 guage and 11 guage steel wire that is formed into a continuous one-piece loop formation. This one-piece loopcreates added crush proof strength because of the elimination of welded butt joints that can break.

No other fan guard withstands the rigors of the show road like the Turbo. Guard complies with OSHA regulations. Front of guard opens so you can easily clean the blades to keep your

fan running at its peak performance. Specially coated in black color for a cleaner appearance.

More Air ... Less Trouble.

Sullivan’s

Livestock Fan

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Is everyone ready for summer? I am way excited to have Tucker home all summer, however, I am just wonder-ing how my wallet will handle the grocery bill! The other weekend we went out for lunch after church and he ate two cheeseburger sliders with fries. Then, a couple hours later we went to a graduation party where he ate two

brisket sandwiches, two large brownies, at least three cookies and I lost count after 8 strawberries dipped in the chocolate fountain! A couple more hours had passed and as we were headed home, Tucker pipes up and says, “We haven’t eaten that evening meal yet, where are we going?” Are you kidding? So we stopped and grabbed a cheeseburger Happy Meal. He let me off a little by tell-ing me I didn’t have to purchase an extra sandwich like I normally have to because the Happy Meal is like an appetizer!!! I guess I have it easy with Taylor, her go to meal is ALWAYS mac-n-cheese!

My big excitement this last month was having a birthday and Mother’s Day on the same day this year! Mandi, my sister, Maria, my sister-in-law, Nicole Rathbun, and Kyrstee Jameson thought it would be super funny to decorate my house in black streamers, balloons and caution tape because they know how much I hate

getting older (and NO I am not 40 yet). The kids thought it was the greatest thing EVER…I per-sonally would have much rather seen a little pink thrown in, too! We had a great evening! I have to say my friends are very, very thoughtful and made sure to separate my two holidays.

Saturday, before Mother’s Day, we went grocery shopping.

Tuck had been begging to make me breakfast in bed. Not loving the idea of him and a toaster yet, we opted for some powdered sugar donuts. He was so excited that he proceeded to wake Taylor a little before 6 a.m. Sunday morning. It made me laugh because she yelled at him and laid back down (definitely my daughter). He went ahead and got everything ready, which was juice and donuts, and then woke me at 6:12 a.m. As many of you know and are probably laughing right now, I am so NOT a morning person. As one of my fellow sales reps so delicately pointed out, I don’t “do” 6 a.m., ever! Tuck’s heart was in the right place so I talked them both into just cuddling with Mom and shutting their eyes for a just a little longer, and next time we don’t wake the person, we wait until they wake for a super awesome breakfast in bed! It meant the world to me, though.

As always, my family gets together for Mother’s Day and this year we got some new pics! I am very blessed to have such wonderful people in my life!

Please travel safe and remember to thank a veteran! Heidi [email protected]

Feature Photo

Greely with her new boots while

enjoying the “bling-bling” belts. Parents are Dena & Justin Crouch. Photo submitted by Greely’s Aunt

Michelle Gillespie.

Sorensen Girls!Front: Taylor, Mom (aka Yaya) holding

Indie, IsabelleBack: Heidi, Maria, Mandi

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GLUCoat is easily the most economical, simplest, and most customer satisfied product compared to ANY fat supplement on the market.

For ordering these product, visit our website, www.naturalsolutionsforlivestock.com, for a dealer locator or go to our National Distributors -

618.546.5035

• GLUCoat is not a fat product. Too much fat in the diet slows the rumen down.• GLUCoat is a sugar product. The unique blend of sugars keep the rumen working longer and faster than just a

single source of glucose such as cane molasses. This can increase appetite and palatability. It has been shown to dramatically enhance fat cover, increase feed efficiency and average daily gain.

• GLUCoat also has the Cellarator technology as it contains the active ingredient Cell-rate, which aids in the processof cellular replication, supports the animals immune system, helps animals get through stressful periods and aids inmuscle and fat development.

• GLUCoat has a refined flavored fish oil that contains the highest levels of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and naturally accru-ing Vitamin E which helps maintain a brighter healthier skin and hair.

• GLUCoat can also increase glucose levels which is stored in the body as fat, giving livestock that bloomier, fuller,softer look while maintaining that harder muscle shape that is demanded in the show ring today.

• GLUCoat is molasses based and sweet to the taste, they love it!• GLUCoat is the next level or generation to a fat source or supplement. You will never use a fat product again! Your

calf, sheep, or goat will feel better, act better and their eating habits will change.

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GLUCoat is easily the most economical, simplest, and most customer satisfied product compared to ANY fat supplement on the market.

For ordering these product, visit our website, www.naturalsolutionsforlivestock.com, for a dealer locator or go to our National Distributors -

618.546.5035

• GLUCoat is not a fat product. Too much fat in the diet slows the rumen down.• GLUCoat is a sugar product. The unique blend of sugars keep the rumen working longer and faster than just a

single source of glucose such as cane molasses. This can increase appetite and palatability. It has been shown to dramatically enhance fat cover, increase feed efficiency and average daily gain.

• GLUCoat also has the Cellarator technology as it contains the active ingredient Cell-rate, which aids in the processof cellular replication, supports the animals immune system, helps animals get through stressful periods and aids inmuscle and fat development.

• GLUCoat has a refined flavored fish oil that contains the highest levels of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and naturally accru-ing Vitamin E which helps maintain a brighter healthier skin and hair.

• GLUCoat can also increase glucose levels which is stored in the body as fat, giving livestock that bloomier, fuller,softer look while maintaining that harder muscle shape that is demanded in the show ring today.

• GLUCoat is molasses based and sweet to the taste, they love it!• GLUCoat is the next level or generation to a fat source or supplement. You will never use a fat product again! Your

calf, sheep, or goat will feel better, act better and their eating habits will change.

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With over 600 head of calves to view (mostly embryo and AI calves) in all price ranges, we invite you to visit these two locations (within 15 miles of each other and I-80) and make this your I-80 “one stop” club calf shop!

Your I-80 One Stop Club Calf Shop!

Kearney

Call for directions to the Eckloff viewing site and the Strolberg viewing site.

Spring & Fall BornSteers, Heifers, Bulls

PrivatE trEaty Bid SalEWednesday, September 5 • Bids close at 6 p.m.

Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Missouri State Fair Congratulations Bailey dent! Raised by us!

Spring calf photos will be available for viewing at eckloffstrolberg.com or strolbergeckloff.com or showsteers.com

approximately mid-August. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our buyers in the past year, and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall!

Dave & Cheryl StrolbergWard & Christyne EckloffPhonE: 308-832-0517 • CEll: 308-830-0834

Chad Marsh, Herdsman: 308-440-8851PhonE: 308-263-3531 • CEll: 308-991-1589

Jeff Livingston, Herdsman: 308-999-0036

Visitors Always Welcome!

Grand Champion Steer, 2010 Ohio AGR, 2011 National Western Prospect Show, and 2011 Purdue AGR. Congratulations Emma vickland! Raised by us!

reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2011 San Angelo Stock ShowCongratulations Cuatro Schauer! Raised by us & Mid Continent Farms!

Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Maine-Anjou Jr. National; reserve Champion Steer, 2011 Chi Jr. National; Congratulations hunter Weber! Raised by us & Rick Frye!

Grand Champion Steer, 2010 Ak-Sar-BenCongratulations Cody Burke! Raised by us!

Grand Champion Steer, 2009 Nebraska AGR and Kansas Beef Expo; reserve Champion, 2010 NWSS Prospect Show and Purdue AGR. Congratulations Emma vickland! Raised by us!

Grand Champion heifer, 2011 Purple Ribbon Run; Grand Champion heifer, 2011 Tipton, Iowa; Grand Champion heifer, 2011 Centerville, Iowa; reserve Champion heifer, 2011 Grinnel, Iowa.Congratulations Kiley Elder! Sold by us!

Champion Charolais Composite, 2012 IA Beef Expo, 2012 Tipton, 2012 Cyclone Classic, 2012 AGR Spring Show, 2012 Habeger Memorial, Grinnell,

2012 OK Beef Expo; Grand Champion, 2012 Grinnell; reserve Champion, 2012 Habeger Memorial; 5th overall, 2012 Tipton, 2012 OK Beef Expo;

Congratulations Kiley Elder! Purchased from Mid Continent Farms • Sold by us!

With over 600 head of calves to view (mostly embryo and AI calves) in all price ranges, we invite you to visit these two locations (within 15 miles of each other and I-80) and make this your I-80 “one stop” club calf shop!

Your I-80 One Stop Club Calf Shop!

Kearney

Call for directions to the Eckloff viewing site and the Strolberg viewing site.

Spring & Fall BornSteers, Heifers, Bulls

PrivatE trEaty Bid SalEWednesday, September 5 • Bids close at 6 p.m.

Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Missouri State Fair Congratulations Bailey dent! Raised by us!

Spring calf photos will be available for viewing at eckloffstrolberg.com or strolbergeckloff.com or showsteers.com

approximately mid-August. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our buyers in the past year, and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall!

Dave & Cheryl StrolbergWard & Christyne EckloffPhonE: 308-832-0517 • CEll: 308-830-0834

Chad Marsh, Herdsman: 308-440-8851PhonE: 308-263-3531 • CEll: 308-991-1589

Jeff Livingston, Herdsman: 308-999-0036

Visitors Always Welcome!

Grand Champion Steer, 2010 Ohio AGR, 2011 National Western Prospect Show, and 2011 Purdue AGR. Congratulations Emma vickland! Raised by us!

reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2011 San Angelo Stock ShowCongratulations Cuatro Schauer! Raised by us & Mid Continent Farms!

Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Maine-Anjou Jr. National; reserve Champion Steer, 2011 Chi Jr. National; Congratulations hunter Weber! Raised by us & Rick Frye!

Grand Champion Steer, 2010 Ak-Sar-BenCongratulations Cody Burke! Raised by us!

Grand Champion Steer, 2009 Nebraska AGR and Kansas Beef Expo; reserve Champion, 2010 NWSS Prospect Show and Purdue AGR. Congratulations Emma vickland! Raised by us!

Grand Champion heifer, 2011 Purple Ribbon Run; Grand Champion heifer, 2011 Tipton, Iowa; Grand Champion heifer, 2011 Centerville, Iowa; reserve Champion heifer, 2011 Grinnel, Iowa.Congratulations Kiley Elder! Sold by us!

Champion Charolais Composite, 2012 IA Beef Expo, 2012 Tipton, 2012 Cyclone Classic, 2012 AGR Spring Show, 2012 Habeger Memorial, Grinnell,

2012 OK Beef Expo; Grand Champion, 2012 Grinnell; reserve Champion, 2012 Habeger Memorial; 5th overall, 2012 Tipton, 2012 OK Beef Expo;

Congratulations Kiley Elder! Purchased from Mid Continent Farms • Sold by us!

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