News Update

News Update
Nov. 9, 2007

Angus Activities Announced for 2008 National Western Stock Show

Five days of Angus events, including the 2008 National Angus Show, junior heifer show, pen and carload show and the National Western Angus Bull Sale are planned during the 102nd National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. Angus events kick off Tuesday, Jan. 15, and happen daily through Saturday, Jan. 19.

Angus activities begin Tuesday, Jan. 15, with the junior heifer show, which begins earlier in 2008, at 1 p.m., in the Stadium Arena. Cody Sankey, Lansing, Mich., will evaluate the junior show.

The Super-Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Show will serve as the 2008 National Angus Show. The female show will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in the Stadium Arena. The ROV bull show begins at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18. Doug Satree, Montague, Texas, will judge the National Show.

On Thursday, Jan. 17, sale bulls take the stage, with judging in the Stadium Arena at 8:30 a.m., followed by a viewing of all sale consignments. Rick Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.; Scott Bush, Britton, S.D.; Mike Jones, Folsom, La.; Mike McGuire, Waverly, Ala.; and Cheramie Viator, Franklin, Texas, will evaluate the 32 lots. The sale begins at 2 p.m. in the Beef Palace Auction Arena, and will be broadcast via the Internet at www.liveauctions.tv. A sale book can be viewed online at www.angusjournal.com or requested by calling the American Angus Association. The sale of the 2008 Angus Foundation Heifer Package will precede the bull sale. Eddie Sims, Elgin, Okla., will serve as the auctioneer.

Thursday evening, Angus enthusiasts will gather at the Angus Reception at the Denver Marriott City Center — Downtown. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m.

Angus activities conclude Saturday, Jan. 19, with the pen and carload shows in the yards. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Livestock Center Auction Arena. Rance Long, Baker City, Ore.; Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Mont.; and Matt Perrier, Eureka, Kan., will officiate the group competitions.

An Angus “Listening Post” will again be located in the Yards. Be sure to stop by the tent for a cup of coffee. The Listening Post is available for visitors Wednesday through Saturday. Association members and commercial cattle producers are encouraged to stop by the Angus tent in the yards to talk about current beef industry issues, visit with Association staff, ask questions and exchange ideas.

In addition, the Angus booth on the hill will have the latest Association publications, and Association staff will be available to visit there.

Hotel reservations for the NWSS can be made by calling the Marriott City Center Hotel, which serves as Angus headquarters for the event, at 303-297-1300. A room rate of $90 plus tax has been negotiated for the Angus group. Reservations must be made by Dec. 27.

Creative Ideas being Sought by Junior Angus Enthusiasts

Junior Angus members from Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska have the unique opportunity to name the 2010 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). The Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska Angus and Junior Angus associations will co-host the NJAS, July 11-17, 2010, in Denver, Colo., at the National Western Stock Show Complex.

Juniors who are currently members of the junior Angus association in their respective state of Colorado, Kansas or Nebraska or are junior members of the American Angus Association and reside in one of the host states are invited to submit a logo and slogan for the 2010 NJAS.

Entry rules follow:

Only individuals may submit entries, one entry per person.
Entries may be computer-generated or may be hand-drawn.
Entry must be submitted on paper no larger than 8x11-inch.
Entry must contain both a logo and slogan.
Include name, complete mailing address, phone number and/or e-mail address and date of birth on the back of the entry.
Entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2008.

The winner will be recognized in the 2010 NJAS program, be introduced at opening ceremonies and will receive a one-of-a-kind custom-made jacket with the logo and slogan. Questions may be directed to Anne Lampe at kansasangus@wbsnet.org or 620-872-3915. Mail entries to: National Junior Angus Association, Attn: 2010 NJAS Logo Contest, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

63 Smithfield Foods Facilities Receive AMI Awards For Their Environmental Stewardship Achievements

The American Meat Institute (AMI) has recognized 63 Smithfield Foods Inc. facilities in 26 states for their significant environmental stewardship efforts in their local communities during the past year.

Five of those facilities were also singled out for AMI’s highest award, the Environmental Achievement Award, which recognizes environmental stewardship by companies that exceed AMI’s compliance requirements in five categories: resource conservation; pollution prevention; upgrades to improve environmental sustainability; environmental outreach to the public; and environmental training programs.

In addition, 63 Smithfield Foods facilities earned AMI’s Environmental Recognition Award, which honors companies that assess their own environmental challenges and develop unique solutions that encourage continuous improvement.

Six Show-Me-Select heifer auctions offer calving-ease herd replacements

Beef producers across Missouri are consigning to the six Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sales this fall, said David Patterson, University of Missouri (MU) Extension beef specialist. The bred heifers are from herds enrolled in an MU Extension program designed to produce calving-ease heifers. Several producers from the Northwest Region will be represented for the first time, as their heifers are sold with those from the North Central Region at a sale in Green City, Mo.

Sale date, region, auction location, starting time, and MU Extension coordinators are:

Nov. 16, Southwest, Carthage, 7 p.m., Eldon Cole, 417-466-3102
Nov. 24, West Central, Kingsville, 11 a.m., David Hoffman, 816-380-8460
Dec. 1, Southeast, Fruitland, 1 p.m., Roger Eakins, 573-243-3581
Dec. 1, North Central, Green City, 1 p.m., Jim Humphrey, 816-324-3147, and Chris Zumbrunnen, 660-265-4541
Dec. 8, South Central, Mountain Grove, 1 p.m., Randy Saner, 417-256-2391
Dec. 14, Northeast, Palmyra, 6 p.m. Al Kennett, 573-985-3911.

Show-Me-Select program details are available at http://agebb.missouri.edu/select/.