News Update
January 19, 2015
Angus Foundation Heifer Package
Goes to Three-Peat Buyer
A packed crowd in the Beef Palace Arena at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) on Wednesday, Jan. 14, witnessed an impressive $175,000 bid for the Angus Foundation Heifer Package. Charles W. and Judy Herbster of Herbster Angus Farms, Falls City, Neb., purchased 44 Ruby 3839, donated by 44 Farms of Cameron, Texas, during Angus events at the NWSS.
“At Herbster Angus Farms, we share the same values as our close friends Mr. Bob McClaren and 44 Farms: embracing the pioneer spirit of our ancestors and continuing to promote the future of our youth through education and research,” says Charles W. Herbster. “This is the third time we’ve been able to purchase the Angus Foundation Heifer Package. By fostering the growth of the agricultural industry, we hope to continue the rich tradition and priceless experience in which the Angus Foundation provides to our next generation of ranchers.”
Attending with Herbster were Brittany Barker, executive vice president; Mandy Raithel, manager; and Raithel’s daughter, Miranda.
In addition to the heifer, Herbster Angus Farms will receive 30 days of free insurance from American Live Stock Insurance Co., Geneva, Ill.; free transportation to the buyer’s ranch provided by Lathrop Livestock Transportation, Dundee, Ill.; and an advanced reproductive technology package from Trans Ova Genetics and its cloning division, ViaGen, Sioux Center, Iowa.
“This fundraising event is a long-time tradition for the Angus Foundation that provides support for our growing scholarship fund, unique educational experiences and upcoming research projects,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “We would like to extend a huge thank you to 44 Farms, Herbster Angus Farms, contending bidders and our additional package sponsors. Without these generous supporters, this event would not be possible.”
Since its inception in 1980, the heifer package has raised more than $1.9 million for education, youth and research investments through the Angus Foundation.
For more information about the Angus Foundation or the sale of the annual heifer package, contact Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org.
‘Angus Night on the Mountain’ Earns $42,000
Spruce Mountain Ranch LLC in Larkspur, Colo., was the gathering place for many Angus enthusiasts on Wednesday, Jan. 14, for Angus Night on the Mountain during the NWSS. Ten packages and one raffle item generated more than $42,000 in gross proceeds for the Angus Foundation to benefit its mission to support Angus education, youth and research.
“The hospitality provided by Tom and Lois Ames of Spruce Mountain Ranch for underwriting this event does not go unnoticed,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “Without the hard work of everyone involved, we would not be able to raise such generous funds that will impact the Angus Foundation’s initiatives to advance the future of our breed.”
Assisting the Angus Foundation in event management was Larry Cotton and his team at Cotton & Associates.
For more information about the Night on the Mountain, watch for coverage in the March
Angus Journal
or contact Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org.More Highlights from NWSS
Angus events at the NWSS wrapped up last week in Denver, Colo. The high-selling bull in the National Western Angus Bull Sale was lot 42, Silveira’s First Reaction2510, out of Dameron First Class.
Angus Open Female Show: Dave Allan, Schulenburg, Texas, evaluated females in Friday’s Super-point ROV Female Show. Grand champion female was EXAR Frontier Gal 3734, a Jan. 2013 daughter of Dameron First Class owned by Calli West, Paris, Texas. Reserve grand champion female was Silveira’s Sara’s Dream 3345, an April 2013 daughter of Silveira’s Style 9303 owned by Shayne Myers, Colusa, Calif.
Angus Pen and Carload Show: A panel of judges consisting of Arlen Sawyer, Bassett, Neb.; Chad Ellingson, Saint Anthony, N.D.; and Phil Trowbridge, Ghent, N.Y., evaluated Angus cattle in Saturday’s Angus Pen and Carload Show. Grand champion carload was presented by Mohnen Angus, Whitelake, S.D. Reserve grand champion carload went to Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb. Krebs Ranch also won grand champion pen of three. Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn., presented the reserve grand champion pen of three.
Visit http://www.angus.org/Show/ShowResults.aspx or read the March Angus Journal for full coverage of Angus shows in Denver.
IIAD summer internship program
The Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD), a Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Center of Excellence, has announced a new summer internship program for undergraduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Applications are due Feb. 16.
Undergraduate students with junior and senior classifications are encouraged to apply to the program. Selected interns will be matched with IIAD scientist mentors for a paid 10-week summer internship and will gain hands-on experience related to the prevention, detection, control and mitigation of high-consequence transboundary animal diseases.
For more information, including eligibility requirements, and to find an application, click here. All applications must be submitted to iiad@ag.tamu.edu by 5 p.m. (CST) on Feb. 16, 2015.
Center Pivot Irrigation Management Short Course
Set for Feb. 9 at Scottsbluff, Neb.
Center Pivot Irrigation Management Short Courses have been planned at Scottsbluff and three other Nebraska sites in February to help producers enhance the value of water through advanced irrigation management practices.
The Scottsbluff course is Feb. 9 at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff. There is no cost to attend, however, participants are asked to register so that adequate materials and meals will be available. To register call 308-632-1276 or email pmartin2@unl.edu.
Other short courses have been planned for Feb. 6 at the Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk, Feb. 10 at the Ag Center on the Phelps County Fairgrounds in Holdrege and Feb. 11 at the 4-H Building on the Merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Planned program topics will include performance of center pivots; soil water management; matching sprinklers to soils; sprinkler package selection; minimizing pumping costs; estimating crop water use; water balance, consumptive use/limited irrigation; center pivot technology and variable rate irrigation; and center pivot management.
For more information, please view the Angus Journal Virtual Library calendar of upcoming events here.
Northeast Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course
The 4th annual Northeast Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course will is slated for Feb. 11, 2015, at the University of Georgia–Athens (UGA) Livestock Instructional Arena in Athens, Ga. Cost for the Short Course is $25 per person. Attendees will be eligible for three credit hours toward Beef Quality (BQA) Assurance recertification, one private pesticide credit and one commercial pesticide credit. Additionally, this year’s program will be held in conjunction with the UGA Focus on EPDs (expected progeny differences) Bull Sale (Feb. 12).
Course topics include cattle market economics, creep feeding, calving dystocia, estate planning, bull selection and more.
For more information, please view the Angus Journal Virtual Library calendar of upcoming events here.
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