Upcoming Events
June 24, 2008

States to Host Field Days

Missouri Angus Tour Set for Aug. 22-24

Angus breeders and enthusiasts are invited to “Show-Me SEMO Angus,” the Missouri Angus Tour in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Aug. 22-24. The weekend will be an opportunity to meet with old friends and make new ones, all while enjoying a common interest — Angus cattle.

This year’s tour will highlight more than a dozen Angus operations in southeastern Missouri and includes additional stops at the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority (Semo Port) and Sandy Ridge Cotton Gin Co.

Friday evening will include registration and a social at Drury Inn, the tour headquarter hotel, in Cape Girardeau. Saturday will be a full day, starting with the tour of Semo Port, followed by viewing cattle from seven Angus farms and visiting the Sandy Ridge Cotton Gin Co. The evening will conclude with dinner at Hickory Log, a restaurant famous for its barbecue ribs. Sunday’s activities will include a visit to the Southeast Missouri State University farm and displays from five more Angus farms.

Those interested in participating in the “Show-Me SEMO Angus” tour should preregister by July 22. Registration is $75 per person by July 22, or $100 thereafter, and includes meals and bus transportation, but not hotel accommodations. To register, send a list of participants along with $75 for each person to Brian and Paula Meier, 1523 CR 335, Jackson, MO 63755.

Registrants may make hotel accommodations at the Drury Inn in Cape Girardeau by calling 573-334-7151. Ask for the Missouri Angus block of rooms; rates are $64 for single and $74 for double. This offer ends July 22. For information regarding the 2008 Missouri Angus Tour, please contact the Meiers at 573-204-7916.

Missouri Angus Tour schedule

Friday, August 22
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	Registration and social, Drury Inn
Saturday, August 23
6 a.m.-7 a.m.	Continental breakfast, Drury Inn
7:30 a.m.	Depart Drury Inn
	Southeastern Missouri Regional Port Authority
	Birk Genetics with guest display by Glen Birk Farms
	Butch’s Angus with guest display by Birk Beef Cattle
	Lunch
	Bootheel Angus Farm
	Sandy Ridge Cotton Gin Co.
	Busted P Ranch with guest display by Rolling Ridge Angus
	Dinner at Hickory Log
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	Arrive at Drury Inn
Sunday, August 24	Continental Breakfast, Drury Inn
6 a.m.-7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast, Drury Inn
8 a.m.	Depart Drury Inn
	Southeastern Missouri State University Farm
	Eggers Stock Farm
	Lazy “P” Ranch with guest display by Rubel Farms
	Mueller Fencing with guest display by Triple V Farms
	Lunch
2:30 p.m.-3 p.m.	Arrive at Drury Inn

Virginia Angus Association to Host Field Day

Angus enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the Virginia Angus Association’s field day, Saturday, Aug. 23. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy fellowship and a complementary lunch while participating in this year’s event that features industry speakers and exhibits. Zach Tucker, Four Locust Angus, Keysville, Va., will host the single-day event, which begins at 10:30 a.m.

Bryce Schumann, American Angus Association® chief executive officer (CEO), will present an update and overview of the Association’s programs. Schumann was recently appointed CEO after serving seven years as the director of member services.

Also presenting is Jim Johnson, national director, sales and distribution for Pfizer Animal Genetics-Bovigen. Johnson will discuss “Utilizing DNA Technology, Today and Tomorrow.” Johnson has worked for Bovigen for the past four years. Prior to joining Bovigen he worked for Genex and the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association.

There is no cost to attend the event; however, interested attendees are encouraged to preregister by calling the Virginia Angus Association office at 540-337-3001 or e-mail at vaangus@angus.org. Additional information about the event can also be obtained by contacting the Virginia Angus Association.

Keysville, Va., is located 78 miles southwest of Richmond on Route 360. Four Locust Angus is located at the Route 15 exit for Keysville.

Virginia Angus Association Field Day
Saturday, August 23
Four Locust Angus, Keysville, Va.

10:30 a.m.-Noon	Registration, Cattle & Equipment Displays
Noon	Lunch
1 p.m.	Featured speaker Bryce Schumann
1:30 p.m.	Featured speaker Jim Johnson
2 p.m.	Cattle and equipment displays