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The official publication of the Illinois Hereford Association May 2018
IllinoisHerefordAssociationJaneAdolph18541SlickRoadMt.Carroll,IL61053
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Illinois HEREFORD BulletinThe
Bentley calves have ranged in birth weight from 78-84 lbs.They have high vigor and grow fast…definitely living up to his growth EPDs!
Stop by to see 69 years of proven, predictable, profitable genetics!Thanks to everyone who bid and/or purchased our cattle at the
Spring Heart of America Sale. We greatly appreciate your attendance!
4075 Mt Auburn Rd.Decatur, IL 62521Cell: (217) 972-2367Home: (217) 428-6496E-mail: [email protected]
Moffett Farms
Big, stout, growthy
yearling bulls by Bentley
FOR SALE at the farm.
Top 10% breed EPDs, 40+cm scrotal
measurements, semen tested, ready to
work for you!
Impressive…PCR X51 Bentley 452B#43472398 | Homo Polled | {DLF, HYF, IEF}Actual WW 785 lbs. | Actual YW 1336 lbs.2-year-old wt. 2,165 lbs.
WW +75 .. . . .1%YW +129... . .1%M&G +54 ...25%CW +93 ... . .1%SC +1.3 ...10%REA +0.83 ... .1%Marb +0.22 ..10%BMI +$30 ... .4%BII +$26 ... .2%CHB +$40 ... .1%
Breed-Leading, Money-Making EPD Profile!
Robert: 9325 E. Eagle Pass Rd. • Ellisville, IL 61431 • (309) 224-2628 • E-mail: [email protected]: 28453 N. Co. Hwy 2 • Ellisville, IL 61431 • (309) 293-2313
Other herd sires include:JB 531 Professor 640W
CE 3.0; BW 2.7; WW 47; YW 69; Milk 23Anchor Braxton x Hills Galore Voo-Doo
JB 397 Braxton Copy 707X [DLF,HYF, IEF]CE 4.3; BW 2.6; WW 47; YW 76; Milk 21Anchor Braxton x JB Anchor Herman 37H
KF Spartan Enforcer 285CE -0.4; BW 3.8; WW 38; YW 65; MM 19
Sired by JB 453 Spartan Ace 618U
JB 587 Anchor Power 840A [DLF,HYF, IEF]
CE 12.0; BW -0.5; WW 29; YW 52; Milk 21; M&G 36; MCE 9.8; SC 0.1; Fat 0.026; REA -0.08; Marb 0.11Born: May 2, 2013 | Anchor 44X x JB 57G VAQ Braxton Gal 587T
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Hereford LeadershipMinute with the MeentsBy: John Meents, AHA Field Staff21555 SR 698, Jenera, OH 45841419.306.7480 | E-mail: [email protected]
RE: WHY IS IT NOW COOL FOR COMMERCIALPRODUCERS TO BUY HEREFORD BULLS?In today’s agriculture world where profit margins areextremely tighter than three to five years ago, topcommercial beef producers are looking closely at whatgenetics make them the most money. This is the same thingthat corn and soybean producers have done for decades. They are evaluating the differentgenetics available and determining which of those genetic packages will give them themost profit potential with the highest accuracies.Today, Hereford genetics are in the ball game. The American Hereford Association has thedata to back up our claims which helps top commercial producers make high accuratebreeding decisions.
Here are a few reasons why it is COOL TO BUY HEREFORD BULLS:Value of Heterosis: The Circle A Ranch and Harris Ranch research projects BOTHdocumented that calves sired by Hereford bulls have a $30 per head advantage in feedlotprofitability, and females have the maternal advantage of 7% higher pregnancy rate whencomparing the Hereford-sired females to the Angus-sired females. Data from Circle A alsoproves a net income of $51 more per cow per year, and a significantly higher selling pricefor bred heifers.
Power of Accuracy: Data is power, and the American Hereford Association is leading theindustry in genetic technology. The AHA has worked to develop Hereford-specificgenomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) through the national cattleevaluation. In addition, the AHA continues to build solid genetic data through the NationalReference Sire Program (NRSP), which allows Hereford breeders to test young sires in realworld commercial settings.
Driving the Demand: Certified Hereford Beef continual steady growth creates a strongdemand for Hereford and Hereford/English crossbred cattle. The AHA continues to supportHereford Influenced Feeder Sales across all regions of the US which gives both large andsmall producers an outstanding marketing outlet for feeder cattle. In addition, AHA hasrecently started new programs like the Premium Red Baldy Program, and The HerefordAdvantage Program.
Focus on Efficiency: In the past 14 years Hereford Breeders have changed Hereford cattlefor the better. Birth weights have been reduced 14%, weaning and yearling weights haveboth increased by 20%, and End Product Carcass Merit has increased by 30%. That’spretty COOL!
DELIVERING IT ALL: Herefords are accountable, predictable, profitable and sustainable.Known as the efficiency experts as they reduce input costs and excel in feed efficiency.Herefords offer hardiness, fertility, soundness, longevity and gentle disposition.
If you are a cattlemen, and want your operation to be PROFITABLE AND COOL, buyHereford genetics. Take advantage of easy money with the words HEREFORD &HETEROSIS.
MAKE YOUR CATTLE BETTER TODAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MARKET THEM TOMORROW!
Illinois HerefordAssociation
PRESIDENTMatt McCaskillR.R. 1, Box 3Timewell, IL 62375(217) 779-0775
VICE-PRESIDENTLisa Babbs3605 Bannister Rd.Salem, IL 62881(618) 367-6488
SECRETARY and MEMBERSHIPSERVICES MANAGERCody and Tamar Crum5388 Sugar Grove RoadRushville, IL 62681Cody: (217) 248-7282Tamar: (217) [email protected]
TREASURERJames “Buddy” Edenburn1764 U.S. Rte. 136Penfield, IL 61862(217) [email protected]
PUBLICATIONS MANAGERJane Adolph: (815) 244-545618541 Slick Rd. • Mt. Carroll, IL [email protected]
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATORJay Bohnsack: (309) 738-08119911-84th St. W.Taylor Ridge, IL [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORSAdam Harms: (217) 369-360917969 E. 1825th Rd. • Chrisman, IL 61924
Scott Torrance: (309) 221-6274R.R. 1, Box 55, Media, IL 61460
Bryan Cole: (217) 249-46561471 E. 1400 N. Road, Roberts, IL 60962
Robert Knott: (309) 224-26289325 E. Eagle Pass Rd., Ellisville, IL 61431
Ron Severson: (815) 325-69012770 West Gore Rd., Morris, IL 60450
Dave Roome: (309) 945-840019574 E. 1500 St., Geneseo, IL 61254
Brent Lowderman: (309) 221-962110770 N. 700th Rd., Macomb, IL 61455
Luke Goldstein: (217) 663-339018092 N. 1400th St., Effingham, IL 62410
Phil Tjardes: (815) 383-0003608 Falcon Dr., Gibson City, IL 60936
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IJHA PREVIEW SHOWFather’s Day Weekend…June 15-17, 2018
Effingham County Fairgrounds | Altamont, ILEntry Deadline: June 1, 2018
Entries available online at www.illinoishereford.com or by contacting Emily Bernard • Email:[email protected]
SPECIAL NOTE – No entry packets will be mailed. Everything is available to download online after May 1 at www.illinoishereford.comAll announcements made during the show weekend will take precedence over any written publications.
Directions to Fairgrounds:Take Altamont exit off Interstate 70 north to Rte. 40,E. Cumberland Rd. Fairgrounds is east on Rte. 40
Important Deadline to Remember:June 1Entries must be postmarked to avoid late fees.Speech contest entries due.Faces of Leadership Scholarship Application due.Harry Tjardes Memorial Scholarship Application due.Chris Stephens Memorial Scholarship due.Prospect Award Submissions due.IJHA Director Applications due.
Accommodations:Hampton Inn & Suites, Effingham: (217) 540-50501305 N. Keller Drive, Effingham, IL 624012 Queen Beds: $119/night. Block of rooms reserved under IJHA.
Many other hotels located in Effingham.Camping is also available at the fairgrounds in Altamont for $30/night.
Like Illinois Junior Hereford Associationon Facebook for more information!
Contact for Entry or Show Information:Emily Bernard, IJHA Secretary
1526 N. 19th Rd. • Grand Ridge, IL 61325Email: [email protected]
Schedule of EventsThursday, June 14Cattle may arrive after 6 p.m.
Friday, June 152-5 p.m. Check-in and weigh-in
Sign-up for showmanship and fitting contests6 p.m. IJHA Meeting and Elections
Saturday, June 169 a.m. Opening Ceremonies9:30 a.m. Fitting Contest10:30 a.m. Showmanship Contest - Judge: Mark Hoge
Youngest to Oldest (no-fit)After Showmanship Bred & Owned Joint Show – Judge: Mark Hoge
Cow/Calf Show (no fit)Bred & Owned Bull Show (no fit)Bred & Owned Heifer Show (no fit)Steer Show
7 p.m. BanquetCrowning of the Queen and Princess
* Speech contest and scholarship interviews will be scheduled on Saturday withtimes to be determined.
Sunday, June 178 a.m. Owned Heifer Show – Judge: Tom Biglieni
Alternating Divisions (Polled then Horned, Youngest to Oldest)
TH 403A 475Z Pioneer 358C ET• At the 2018 Topp Herefords ProductionSale, Pioneer 358C produced 41 lots thatwere the highest averaging sire group inthe sale at $12,976.
• The 358C progeny are born easy and justflat explode from day one.We have neverbefore been more excited about a powerbull than Pioneer 358C.
•At Topp Herefords, between 2017 and2018, he averaged 86 lbs. on 140 calves.
• His dam, 403A, is out of the highlyacclaimed, low-birth, Genex CRI sireLambeau 17Y.His maternal grandam,71U, is the dam of Mr. Hereford 11X andMountaineer 420A.His paternal grandam,89T, is the dam of Genex CRI sireStockman 475Z. These cow families haveaccounted for four of the last six ToppHerefords high sellers.
• Pioneer 358C was the high seller in the2016 Topp Herefords campaign going toUpstream Ranch, Tom Ostermeier,Blair’s.Ag, Canada, and Castle Cattle Co.,Australia. He boasted an impressive YW of1,433 lb., an average daily gain of 4.44 lb.with aWDA of 3.9. Pioneer also had anadjusted yearling scrotal of 40.5 cm.
TH 89T 755T STOCKMAN 475ZSire of 358C
TH 22R 16S LAMBEAU 17YMaternal Sire of 358C
TH 7N 45P RITA 71U2nd Generation Dam of 358C
TH 16G GEMINI 89TPaternal Dam of 358C
TH 71U 719T MR HEREFORD 11X2nd Generation Maternal Brother to 358C
TH 223 711VICTOR 755T2nd Generation Paternal Sire of 358C
Ryan and Prairie Topp1157 83rd Ave. NEGrace City, ND 58445
TH 13Y 358C PIONEER 206ESold toWooden Shoe Farms.
TH FRONTIER 174E – Topp Herefords VolumeXVIII Production Sale High Seller toGenex and Hoffman Herefords
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Annual Meeting HighlightsMinutes from the Illinois Hereford Association (IHA) Annual MeetingSaturday, February 24, 2018 • American Legion Hall, Springfiled, Ill. • 9:30 a.m.
President Clint Allen called the meeting to order – 100 peoplewere present, representing 79 memberships, constituting a quorum.The Treasurer’s Report and Secretary’s Minutes from last year’sAnnual Meeting were circulated and opened for discussion. TomOstermeier moved to approve the IHA’s minutes from last year’sAnnual Meeting. Matt McCaskill seconded. Motion passedunanimously. Floyd Crane moved to accept the IHA’s Treasurer’sreport. Jim Adcock seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Tracy Sayre gave the Illinois Hereford Women report. The IHWheld a silent auction in conjunction with the Illini Classic with allfunds going to support the state queen and princess program alongwith other IJHA programs. Kyra Sayre was recognized as theQueen.
Nick Torrance, member of IJHA addressed the membership andupdated on the recent activities of the Junior Association.
Buddy Edenburn, committee chair for the Junior Scholarshipcommittee, recapped all of the Junior Scholarships and Awardsprograms and presented prizes to winners. Award programsavailable in 2018 will include the Tjardes Scholarship, JuniorProspect Award, and the HYPE Award.
Buddy Edenburn updated the membership on plans for the 2018Illinois Hereford Tour and announced that it will be in northern
Illinois. Final stops are yet to be determined. He asked everyone tostay tuned to the next issue of the Hereford Bulletin for more details.Award Presentations:• Matt McCaskill honored Apple Ridge Cattle of Salem, IL as the
IHA Breeder of the Year.• Robert Knott presented Ron Severson as the 2017 IHA Hall of
Fame Inductee.• Lisa Babbs honored Buddy & Lisa Edenburn with the 2018
Distinguished Service Award.• Buddy Edenburn also recognized Jack Lowderman, Chris Happ,
Clint Allen, Adam Harms, Andrew Garnhart and Kim CarneyRhodes as outgoing IHA board members and officers.
Clint Allen presented the Director Nominating Report andrecommended the following individuals to serve a three year term:• Northern Region – Dave Roome, Geneseo, Ill.• Central Region – Brent Lowderman, Macomb, Ill.• Southern Region – Luke Goldstein, Effingham, Ill.• At Large – Phil Tjardes, Gibson City, Ill.Lee Meteer moved to accept the nominations. Kent Burns secondedand the motion passed unanimously.
Robert Knott moved to adjourn and Larry Moffett second.Motion passed unanimously.
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The IHA Breeder of the Year Award was presented toApple Ridge Cattle, Salem Ill.
2018 Illinois Hereford Association Board of Directors;Front L to R: Luke Goldstein, Effingham, David Roome, Geneseo, Vice-President LisaBabbs, Salem, Brent Lowderman, Macomb, Ron Severson, Morris, Scott Torrance,Media, Secretary Tamar Crum, Rushville. Back Row L to R: Adam Harms, Chrisman,President Matt McCaskill, Timewell, Brian Cole, Roberts, Treasurer Buddy Edenburn,
Penfield, Robert Knott, Ellisville, and Phil Tjardes, Gibson City.
Ron Severson (center), White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris,Ill. was honored as the IHA Hall of Fame Breeder at the 2018Annual Meeting. Presenting the award were IHA Queen Kira
Sayre and IHA Board Member Robert Knott.
Annual Meeting Highlights
Outgoing President Clint Allen, Quincy, Ill., was honored for hisyears of service to the Illinois Hereford Association Board ofDirectors. Pictured with Clint is IHA Queen Kira Sayre.
Champion Junior HYPE AwardKade and Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill.
The 2017 Distinguished Service Award was given to Buddy andLisa Edenburn, Penfield, Ill. Presenting the award was IHA
Queen Kira Sayre.
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Member NewsTamar and Cody Crum Accept NewPositions with IHAAt the 2018 Illinois Hereford Association Annual Meeting,
Tamar and Cody Crum accepted the positions of Secretary andMembership Services Manager replacing Andrew Garnhart andKim Carney Rhodes.Tamar and Cody were both active members of the Illinois
Junior Hereford Association before they were married in 2016.Today they reside in Rushville, Ill., where they own CrumCattle Co., a small operation of about 25 cows. Tamar isworking on finishing her PhD in beef genomics at theUniversity of Missouri and Cody works for LowdermanAuction Options and Livestock Plus Inc. They both are lookingforward to an exciting year ahead.
Illinois Hereford Tour ScheduledMark your calendars and plan to join fellow Hereford
breeders in northeastern Illinois on Saturday August 25 andSunday August 26, 2018 for the Illinois Hereford Tour. Thetentative schedule is as follows:Saturday, August 25, 20189:30 - 10:30 White Willow Polled Hereofords, Morris11:15 - 1:15 Crane Herefords, LaSalle (Lunch)1:30 - 2:30 Pezanoski Cattle Co., LaSalle2:45 - 3:45 Happ Herefords, Mendota5:00 - 8:00 Perks Ranch, Rockford (Dinner)Sunday, August 26, 20189:00 - 11:00 Larson Farms, Maple Park11:30 - 1: 30 DelHawk Cattle Co., Earlville (Lunch)
Congratulations Garnhart FamilyAndrew Garnhart, past IHA secretary, and his wife Christy
welcomed the arrival of twin girls, Lydia Anne and MarynRose, on March 15, 2018. The girls were welcomed home byolder siblings Peyton, Ryan and Elyse.
Sale ReportsIllini Classic SaleFriday, February 23, 2018, Springfield, Ill.
Lots Gross AverageSale: 31.5 $102,050 $3,240Bulls: 4.5 $24,100 $5,356Females: 27 $77,950 $2,887Embryos: 17 $10,700 $630Lot 31: High selling bull was LF Always Dignified 5113,consigned by Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill., sold for $9,500(3/4 interest) to Dorbay Polled Herefords, Dorchester, OnterioCanadaLot 11: High selling female was SPIN Chattanooga Lucy 2EET, consinged by Spinazola Cattle Co., Sherman, Ill., sold for$7,000 to Patrick Oldfield, Ohio, Ill.
Heart of America SaleSaturday, March 31, 2018 • Wayne City, Ill.
Lots Gross AverageSale: 62 $139,675 $2,253Bulls: 9 $25,200 $2,800Females: 53 $115,475 $2,178Comm. Females 6 $8,425 $1,404Lot 2: High selling bull was LF 3162 Catapult 6144, consignedby Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill., and was purchased byPlainview Stock Farm, Tuscola, Ill for $4,000.Lot 59: High selling female was SCC Raspberry 310D,consigned by Second Creek Cattle, Altamont, Ill., and waspurchased by John Dellerek, Owaneco, Ill., for $3,700.
Ellis Farms 70th Anniversary SaleSaturday, April 14, 2018 • Chrisman, Ill.
Lots Gross AverageSale: 35 $97,175 $2,776Bulls: 11 $49,100 $4,464Females: 24 $48,075 $2,003Embryos: 8 $5,000 $625
Oak Hill FarmDarrel & Anna Behrends
Jim Behrends & Leonda Markee,Kim & Liz
29014 E. C.R. 1000 N.Mason City, IL 62664(217) 482-5470
E-mail: [email protected]
PERFORMANCE HEREFORDS
Visitors always welcome!
JFarmsDR Dave, Janice,Anthony
and Megan Roome
19574 E. 1500 St.Geneseo, IL 61254
Phone: (309) 944-8143Dave: (309) 945-8400
E-mail:[email protected]
Perks Ranch
12526 N. Weldon Rd. • Rockford, IL 61102Doug and Mary Perks • Wade and Brie PerksTom and Tammy Boatman: 404-372-6754 or 770-354-4195E-mail: [email protected]
www.perksranch.com
One of the largestsales east of theMississippi…Mark YourCalendars NOW!
Donor 126She sells with a Diversified Bull Calf
Donor 2099 – She Sells!Due September 2018 to Hometown 10Y
40044-year-old sells with a Lifeline Bull Calf
Catapult 1311 – He Sells!Plus service and progeny!
All females 4 years of age and older will sell including donors, herd bulls and a select group of 3-year olds.PLUS…elite show heifer and bull prospects and frozen genetics!
