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ROM’N LIMOUSIN

605/203-0903605/203-0904

2011 Denver Pen - They All Sell!

Xpect More 100XMarch DHVO Trey son -

2011 Denver Pen MemberCE: 8 BW: 2.0 WW: 51 YW: 91

MA: 26 CM: 4 SC: 1.0

Xpress Lane 101XApril Wulf’s Titus son -


MA: 25 CM: 5 SC: 0.8

Xtra Flavor 118XApril ROMN TNT son


MA: 26 CM: 2 SC: 0.6

Xecutioner 105XMarch ROMN Justice son -

CE: 13 BW: 1.0 WW: 40 YW: 77MA: 16 CM: 9 SC: 0.9

Xcessive Force 103XMarch COLE Tempo son

CE: 6 BW: 2.8 WW: 49 YW: 86MA: 28 CM: 3 SC: 0.4

Xhibition 112XMarch ROMN Justice son

CE: 10 BW: 1.8 WW: 44 YW: 86MA: 18 CM: 6 SC: 0.8

SELLING

40 Yearling Bulls

“Where ClassMeats Carcass”

ROM’N LIMOUSINAnnual Bull Sale

Saturday, April 9 - 1 p.m. CSTMadison Livestock Sales - Madison, South Dakota

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Heartland Highlightsfromthe

Hollywood Stars or North Dakotans who are not used to the winter sun?

Banquets sometimes can get too long for kids.

A one of kind set of spurs were donated to the South Dakota benefit auction.

Dave Schriever and Rick King of Philip, SD attended the Limousin sale in Rapid City.

Sale ring hands were Cole Smith and Luke Rusch at the Liberty Ranch sale.

Standing room only crowd at the sale barn in Plainville, KS for the Liberty Ranch sale.

Andy Peterson of Limousin Live spoke at the Minnesota Annual Meeting in Glencoe.

Canadian commercial producers attending the South Dakota Limousin banquet at the Black Hills Stock Show were Uli & Christoph Kaiser. They are originally from the Black Forest region of Germany.

Consignor Mark Willette of Delavan, MN checked his sale order as Steve Thompson of Powell, WY watched the auction at the Limousin sale in the Black Hills.

Liberty Ranch bulls on display in Plainville.

Ten-year-old Dakota Ganoung of Plainville, KS tries out his new horse purchased from Liberty Ranch at their sale in Plainville, KS.

Rick and Carol Ricketts of Clay Center, KS visit with their grandson Luke Rusch at the Liberty Ranch sale lunch in Plainville. Luke is a ranch hand for Liberty Ranch.

Magness bulls were popular in the Yards.

Joey Freund of El izabeth, CO discusses the Pen and Carload line-up with Jim Wulf of Morris, MN.

Pen and Carload Judge Gordon Schuppe of Elmwood, Limousin, Iliff, CO.

of Andover; and Amelia and Regan Schatz of LeCenter. They attended the junior meeting and banquet held February 5, 2011 in Glencoe.

New members of the Minnesota Junior Limousin Association are Emma Nelson-Luethmers, Alzay Schell and Cassie Johnson of Foley; Erin Summerbell


Wulfs Windmill v401W

Sale Highlights:• Emphasis on Calving Ease,

Growth, Good Disposition• Ultrasound Data Available• Mostly Black• Unconditional 1st Breeding Season Guarantee• Free boarding ‘til April 1, 2011• Complimentary Lunch Served

Directions: 3 1/2 mi. East of Barneston, NE; 30 mi. South of Beatrice, NE: 20 mi. North of Marysville, KS; 70 mi. South of Lincoln, NE; 60 mi. West of St. Joseph, MO

For information & catalog:

Boyer LimousinJay & Carol Boyer, (402) 696-4410

15464 E. St., Hwy 8Liberty, NE 68831

Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson

(605) 730-4214

Angus Sires – Objective, In Focus, ImageMaker, PreferenceLimousin Sires – KAJO Responder, Paceset-ter, Tow Truck, Wulfs Rigley, ROMN Justice, Excellente

Selling 35 Bulls & 15 Heifers

$500 Youth ScholarshipSponsored by: Boyer Limousin

Sat., March 12View the bullsBurger Fry - 3:00 pm

Guest Consignors:Kostal Family Farms • Probst Family Farms

Wulf Taylor Made son - Black, Homo Polled BW 82 • Adj. WW 756 • YW 1262

CEd 13 BW 1.6 WW 51 YW 94 MA 22 CEM 4 SC .5 dC 21CW 36 rE .51 Yg 0.04 MB -.03


IntheYardsAn Open Letter to NALF Members from Mike Smith, NALF President

Dear Members of the North American Limousin Foundation,As we enter into the New Year fresh with enthusiasm and energy

surrounding this great breed of cattle, I challenge the Limousin family to look to the horizon. With record cattle prices throughout all levels of the industry and increased potential for stronger export markets, the beef industry is poised for success. The bottom line is that cattle producers are looking for ways to meet and widen margins as they charge into a new paradigm within the beef industry. Fortunately, the Limousin breed will be positioned right in the mix of how the future of our industry will look.

However, we must continue to focus on breed improvement issues in order to sustain true growth as a breed of cattle. Hats off, without question we have made tremendous strides in some areas, but we must continue to stay focused on economically relevant traits that commer-cial cowmen will demand from their seed stock suppliers. We have to be diligent and responsible in our approach to the type of products we interject into the mainstream commercial market in order for this breed to grow. Bob Hough’s message has positioned the breed for such growth, and we greatly appreciate his leadership.

On behalf of the NALF Board of Directors, I would like to thank Bob Hough for his commitment to the Limousin breed and wish him the best in his future endeavors. Bob will no longer be serving as Executive Vice President for NALF. The Limousin breed is grateful for the changes Bob has implemented. Through implementation of the Strategic Plan that we must follow in the future, to the overall message and direction of the Limousin breed’s position in the industry, we ap-preciate his guidance. Bob’s future involvement and capacity in the Limousin breed is being discussed. I know that I speak for the entire breed when I say we wish only the very best for Bob and Nancy. Thank you so much for your vision and service.

I would like to thank all those who made the trip to Denver this year. With a special thank you to all the exhibitors and consignors on the Hill and in the Yards. You all do a great job showing the world what a diverse and great breed Limousin cattle are. Thanks to everyone who attended the banquet and also those who contributed and purchased items at the Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction as well. Our Annual Meeting is a point of discussion. This year the event was very well attended and I know the board and staff appreciate those who take the time to make it a part of their Denver trip.

There are issues within the breed that we must address. With good communication and an exchange of solution-oriented ideas, I am con-fident that we can resolve any issue within the breed. We must allow our differences to be the catalyst that grows this great breed, not the alternative. I challenge and invite everyone in the breed to become involved. Attend a State Association meeting, consign an animal, participate in or even host a Limousin event, visit a fellow Limousin breeder, and continue to educate yourself about our beef industry. When all is said and done, we have great people involved in the Limousin breed. You truly are our biggest asset. The time is now to go out and grow this breed to new levels. I look forward to the challenges and rewards serving you as your NALF President this year.

Mike Smith


Schedule Of EventsThursday – June 2 Cattle may arrive on the groundsFriday – June 311:00 a.m. Cattle must be on the grounds 12:00 noon Check-in begins 2:00 p.m. (orassoonascheck-inisover) Junior Meeting followed by fun activities/mixers 6:00 p.m. Dinner for juniors, their families &

guestsSaturday – June 49:00 a.m. Heartland Regional Show SteerShow,BullShow,Bred&OwnedBullShow,

Bred&OwnedLim-FlexBullShow,Bred&OwnedFemaleShow,Bred&OwnedLim-FlexShow,Lim-ousinFemaleShow,BestPairofFemales,Show-manship(Jr.,Int.,Sr.),OvertheHillShowmanship(Anyoneover23)

2011 Heartland Regional Show Entry FormSend entries to: North American Limousin Foundation, 7383 Alton Way, Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80112-2339, Attn: Kasey Woolam

Name ________________________________________ NALJA Member # ___________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________ Guardian ___________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Birth Date: _______________________________________ Age: _____ Hometown Newspaper ________________________________

Shirt Size: S M L XL (circle one) Enter by May 1, 2011STEER ENTRy FORM HEiFER ENTRy FORMDOB % Lim Sire Steer ID Sire’s Tattoo Sire’s Reg. # DOB Heifer’s Hard Prefix & Tattoo Reg. # Name

Halfblood and greater percentage Limousin steers sired by registered bulls are eligible. Three-quarter blood and greater percent registered Limousin females born 9/1/10 to 12/31/10

COw/CALF ENTRy FORM BREd & OwNEd ENTRy FORMDOB Heifer’s Hard Prefix & Tattoo Reg. # Animal’s Name DOB Heifer’s Hard Prefix & Tattoo Reg. # Name Sex

Three-quarter blood or greater registered Limousin females are eligible.

18th AnnualHeartland Jr Regional ShowJune 3-4, 2011

RULES: All families must be a paid 2011 member ($50) of the Heart-land Limousin Association to show. All cattle must have a registration pa-per, or Lim-Flex paper with a valid health paper in hand at check-in. Jr. Ex-hibitors must be North American Limousin Jr. Association members, own their own cattle (2010 bulls—may sell up to 50% ownership, but the Jr. must retain possession) and have cattle transferred in their name by May 1, 2011. Cow-calf entries—this is one entry, calves may not be shown separately. Lim-Flex, follow the MOE & NALJA rules, animal age requirements are the same, must be registered Lim-Flex and have a purple paper to show. The HLA Regional Show will follow NALJA rules on fitting. The use of adhesives is optional.NO SwEEPSTAKES points will be gathered this year, we would like to encourage all Jrs. to participate in the activities available to build friendships, have a great time and gain leadership qualities for use in their life. This Jr. show will comply with all NALJA rules in 2011.ENTRiES: Entry fees are $25 per head by May 1 postmark (includes a show shirt) There is a $10 per head bedding fee but chips will be provided. Bring your own straw for tie-outs. Late entry fee is $30 at check-in.Please send entries to: North American Limousin Foundation, 7383 Alton Way, Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80112-2339 (Attn: Kate Maher).Hotels: Headquarters is the Quality Inn, Menomorie, WI (715) 233-1500. Call and ask for the Heartland block of rooms.

Menomonie, wi – dunn Co. Fairgrounds

$25/May 1, 2011 deadline, $30 late entries taken at check-in.


Heartland Sale Reports

The Liberty Ranch owners Roger and Linda Comeau and ranger manager Mike Smith and his wife, Deb appreciated the large crowd and enthusiastic acceptance of their bull offering at the Liberty Ranch Sale February 5, 2011 in Plainville, KS.

A standing room only crowd jammed into the Plainville Live-stock auction barn in Plainville, KS February 5, 2011 and enthusi-astically bid on the Liberty Ranch offering. This was a new venue for the Liberty Ranch Annual Produc-tion Sale, moving from the ranch to town. When the sale was over, a $4,020 average was garnered on 83 two-year-old bulls.

Liberty Ranch owners Roger and Linda Comeau of Plainville and ranch manager Mike Smith and his wife, Deb provided a steak sand-wich lunch prior to the sale. They appreciated the crowd support on the bulls, 43 bred heifers, and nine coming 2-year-old horses.

Liberty Ranch Has Lights Out Sale with over $4,000 AverageCheyenne Wells, CO purchased the bull for $7,000. Levi Mitchek of Kern Farms was the volume buyer of the day purchasing 20 bulls for their herd.

Liberty Ranch thanked their college interns who worked at the ranch in 2010. L tor R: Sam Rempe, Kelsie Ziegler, Nikki Brobst, and Anna Luna.

Matt Glatter of Sumner, NE was a volume buyer at the Liberty Ranch Sale.

Mike Gyhra of Pawnee, NE bought several high-selling bulls at the Liberty Ranch offering in Plainville.

Mike Smith and Roger Comeau thanked the buyers of the high-selling bull and horse. Levi Mitchek of Cheyenne Wells, CO was the purchaser of the high-selling bull and volume buyer of 20 bulls. Dakota Ganoung of Plainville, KS purchased two horses including the top-selling horse.

Ron Schilling of Schilling Limousin, Edson, KS was the volume buyer of bred heifers. He purchased 21 head for his son, Chance of Edson.

Duane Sei lor o f Colwich, KS purchased a top-selling bull from the Liberty Ranch bull sale in Plainville.

The top-selling bull was RRDC 09W, a 2/20/09 double black, double polled 25 percent son of Lyons Dividend 4144 out of RRDC Loadstar 709T. Kern Farms of

Lim-Flex 50 percent son of Bar JZ Timberline 525S out of Miss Rebel-las 100L for $5,500.

Chance Schilling of Edson, KS was the volume buyer of heifers purchasing 20 head of cross-bred heifers bred to Limousin. Averages:83 Bulls .........................................$4,02043 Bred females .............................1,5439 Coming 2-year-old horses .........1,656Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks

Duane Seiler of Colwich, KS purchased RRDC Loadstar 08W, a 2/24/09 black, polled 75 percent son of JCL Lodestar 27L out of RRDEC 711T for $6,500.

Damon Stauffer of Kingman, KS purchased RRDC Loadstar 01W, a double black, double polled son of JCL Lodestar 27L out of RRDC Tammy 724T for $6,000. Stauffer also paid $6,000 for RRDC 41W, a 3/15/09 double black, double polled son of MAGS Ransford out of RRDC 212S.

Stauffer also purchased RRDC Loadstar 06W, a 2/24/09 double black, double polled son of JCL Lodestar 27L out of RRDC Tammy 777T for $5,500.

Kern Farms purchased RRDC 22W, a 3/9/09 red, double polled

“Back in Time”Questions are on page 9.Answers:1.) In the spring of 1968, fifteen

cattlemen met in Denver and formed the North American Lim-ousin Foundation (NALF). They put up 100 founder memberships for sale.

2.) Each membership cost $2,500.

3.) Each member was entitled to a prorated share of Prince Pom-padour semen, all of which was owned by NALF.

4.) They sold 99 of the 100 memberships

5.) Jim Scott of Bellvue, Colo-rado was founding member #5 and the only one of the first five members to have actually seen a Limousin.



The Black Hills Stock Show normally is the barometer for sale bull prices for the coming year. If that indication holds true, then Limousin bull prices will enjoy a very successful sale season in 2011. The sale average for bulls was $900 higher than the 2010 sale average.

The BHSS sale show and sale was held February 4, 2011 at the Rushmore Plaza sale arena in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Clint Rusk of South Dakota State University judged and placed the Limousin bulls and females. The beautiful weather this year helped increase the attendance at the stock show and the stands were full for the Limousin sale.

Show Results:

Rusk selected Bar JZ Unreal 068X as his champion female. This 3/6/10 double black, double polled 73 percent daughter of Wulf’s Unopposed 5446U out of Bar JZ Barbara 003R was consigned and exhibited by Bar JZ Ranch of Holabird, SD.

The reserve champion female was Lady BRUN 1825W, a 5/4/09 black, polled daughter of Master Brun Jager 687M out of BRUN 327P consigned by Bruner Limousin of Winfred, SD.

Black Hills Stock Show increases Average over $900 from 2010

The champion Limousin bull was Wulf’s Weaponeer 5291W, a 4/21/09 black, polled son of Wulf’s Reno 2522R out of Wulf’s Ritual exhibited by Wulf & Sons of Morris, MN.

Reserve champion bull honors went to JWST Xtreme Power 13X, a 4/4/10 red, polled son of Wulf ’s Urban Cowboy out of SMLC Rose 516R consigned by Sweeter Limousin of Newman Grove, NE. He was also selected as the calf champion.

Sale Results:Auctioneer C.K. “Sonny” Booth

began the sale at 1:00 pm. The high-selling bull was the champion bull, Wulf’s Weaponeer 5291W. Jon James of Mindenmines, MO paid $6,000 for the right to own the bull.

Shawn Hinsz of McLaughlin, SD purchased the second high-selling bull from Peterson’s L7 Bar Ranch of Pukwana, SD for $5,300. L7 Whiskey on the Rocks 9063W is a 9/5/09 double black, double polled son of HC Final Time out of L7 Chili Pepper.

Another HC Final Time son, consigned by Jim and Becky Venner of Breda, IA fetched $4,800 from Snowhole Ranch of Lingle, WY. JBV Right on Time 002X is a 1/27/10 black, polled son of HC Final Time out of JBV Princess

Ann 715T.Mr. SYES 261S 90W, an 8/25/09

black, polled son of Mr SYES Line-backer 261S consigned by Symens Bros. Limousin of Amherst, SD brought $4,500 from Greg Stamp of Astoria, SD.

LFLC Whisper 651W, a 2/22/09 black, polled daughter of Wulf’s Shop Talk 2332S out of PLND Jem 228J was the top-selling female going to Tosy Peters of Sturgis, SD for $2,300. She was consigned

Cade Peterson of Pukwana, SD appreciated the support of Shawn Hinsz, McLaughlin, SD for his purchase at the BHSS.

Jim and Becky Venner of Breda, IA thanked the buyers of their bulls: Brad Kaiser of Wells, MN; Dan Lewis and Bill Brandt of Snowhole Ranch, Lingle, WY; and Marion Schultz of Batesland, SD.

Seth Zilverberg and his mother Peg of Holabird, SD thanked Jim Wulf for his purchase of the champion female at the Black Hills Stock show.

Jared Sweeter appreciated Bob Yackley’s purchase of their reserve champion bull at the Black Hills.

by Ludens Family Limousin of Vigorg, SD.

The Limousin female champion was the second high-selling female. BAR JZ Unreal 068X consigned by Bar JZ Ranch was purchased by Wulf & Sons of Morris, MN

for $2,200.Averages:16 Bulls .........................................$3,4005 Females ...................................... 1,900Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth

Memphis Peteson, four-year-old son of Cade and Erica Peterson of Pukwana was all dressed up for the BHSS Limousin sale in Rapid City.



For the second year in a row, the Limousin female champion was selected Supreme Champion over all breeds at the Sioux Empire Farm Show. The Limousin show was held on January 27, 2011 at the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and the Supreme Champions were selected the next day.

Show Results:

Limousin Female Selected Supreme Champion for 2nd year in a Row in Sioux Falls

The top-selling bull was ASRL Wisdom 33W, an 8/17/09 red, homozygous polled son of Wulf’s Ransom 3059R out of ASRL 506T consigned by Lyon River Front Farm of Foley, MN. TDT Limousin of Alsen, ND held the final bid of $4,500.

Symens Brothers of Amherst, SD consigned the second high-selling bull with Mr SYES Justice 466W, a 9/13/09 red, polled son of ROMN Justice out of Miss SYES Master 461P. Leon Etskorn of Harrold, SD purchased the bull for $3,300.

The champion Limousin bull, CJSL 030X, was purchased by Yackley Ranches of Onida, SD for

Bob Yackley of Onida, SD purchased the champion bull from Ryan Johnson of Linhart Limousin at the Red Carpet sale in Sioux Falls.

ROMN XOXO, a 3/13/10 black, double polled daughter of DHVO Trey 133R out of ROMN Shady Lady 40S was selected the champion Limousin female by Judge Clint Rusk of Brookings, SD. A three judge panel then selected the heifer as Supreme Champion female the following day. The prize of $3,500 to the consignor and $2,500 to the buyer which boosted the transaction for the heifer to $8,600 to the consignor, ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, SD.

CJSL 088X was selected reserve champion Limousin female by Rusk. She is a 3/18/10 black, polled daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of CJSL Sylvia 607S exhibited by Linhart Limousin of Leon, IA.

The champion Limousin bull was CJSL 030X, a 2/5/10 black, polled son of DHVO Deuce 132R out of BOHI Molly 56R. He was also exhibited by Linhart.

The reserve champion Limousin bull was Master Brun Twinkle 1673W, a 2/23/09 black, polled son of Master Brun Anapolis 612R out of Brun371P exhibited by Bruner Limousin of Winfred, SD.

Sale Results:Auctioneer Chisum Peterson of

Chamberlain, SD began the Limou-sin sale at 3:00 pm at the exhibition arena.

Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, SD purchased Lady Brun 1746W, a 4/12/09 black, polled daughter of Master Brun Prophet 645R and bred to Master Brun Anapolis 612R for $1,600. Averages:9 Bulls ...........................................$2,6944 Females .......................................2,462Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson

$2,900.Brad Albrecht of Arlington, SD

purchased the champion female, ROMN XOXO, for $5,100.

Brad Albrecht of Arl ington, SD purchased the champion female at the Red Carpet sale from Adam Nielson with his son Greyson of Arlington.

Darlene Stovall with Jay and Avany Langdeau who purchased the one of kind spurs for $475.

Spurs “Spur On” Benefit Auction

Darlene Stovall of Hermosa, representing the Stovall family, donated a pair of “one-of-a-kind” spurs that have been in the family for many years to the South Dakota Limousin Association benefit auction. They were donated in memory of John Stovall, long-time Lim-ousin breeder who passed away in 2008.

There was a note in the card attached to the spurs. It read:

South Dakota News ...

Beginning with A.I. to Prince PompadourJohn was one of the earliest Limousin breeders.John passed away December 8, 2008.Spurred on by the Stovall family inmemory of John Stovall.A very special thanks to all of ourwonderful Limousin friends.

Bidding was brisk on this pair of spurs. Jay Lang-deau had the final bid on the spurs. Thanks to the Stovall family for your donation and to everyone who bid on the spurs.


South Dakota News ...

H & T Bies Cattle Company of Rapid City, SD were recognized at the NALF banquet as the 2010 South Dakota Commercial Producers. Congratulations.

South Fork Ranch Named Sd Commercial Producer of the year

The South Dakota Limousin Association held their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auc-tion Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City. This event took place in conjunc-tion with the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale.

A large crowd of Limousin breeders, their families and friends gathered for this annual event. Limousin enthusiasts from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Canada dined on a delicious prime rib dinner with all the trimmings and took part in the festivities.

Banquet and Benefit Auction Held at BHSS

also purchased bulls from Treftz Limousin and Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin.

Congratulations to the Lang-deau family for receiving this coveted award.

Jay and Avany Langdeau of

South Fork Ranch, Ft. Pierre, SD were selected as the 2011 Commercial Producer of the Year by the South Dakota Limousin Association. The award was presented to the Langdeaus at the South Dakota Limousin Associa-tion banquet held at the Ramkota Hotel February 3, 2011 during the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City.

The Langdeaus along with their children Bailey, 10; Cash, 4; and Utah, 1 operate a 250 head com-mercial herd with an Angus and Limousin foundation. They use Limousin bulls exclusively on their cows and they market them through Superior Livestock.

They begin calving April 20 of each year and sell the last part of November. They aver-age over 540 lbs. without using

Congratulations to Jay and Avany Langdeau of Ft. Pierre, SD upon being named the South Dakota Commercial Producer of the Year for 2011.

South Dakota Limousin Association President Kyle Stern welcomed everyone to the South Dakota banquet held during the Black Hills Stock show in Rapid City.

The South Dakota Limousin Association Board of Directors: L to R: Ryan Vig of Opal; Kyle Stern of Garden City, President; Glenn Treftz of Wetonka; Warren Symens of Amherst, Secretary; and Adam Nielson of Arlington, Treasurer. Not pictured was Amanda Radke of Mitchell, Vice-President.

Kyle Stern, president, thanked everyone for coming to the ban-quet. He thanked outgoing board member Mike Kreber of Tabor for his years of service on the SDLA board of directors. Ryan Vig of Opal was elected to take his place. Amanda Radke of Mitchell was appointed to fill out the remainder of Jared Sweeter’s term on the

bought and resold four times be-fore finally ending up with Jared Sweeter. Thanks to everyone who donated items and those who purchased items at this year’s ben-efit auction. Your support of the SDLA and the SDJLA is greatly appreciated!

Membership duesPlease make sure that you

have paid your 2011 dues to the South Dakota Limousin Associa-tion. Dues are $35 per year and the money can be sent to Adam Nielson, treasurer.

creep feed.Jay said that he likes to use

Limousin genetics because of the growth, yield, and ease of calving. They bought their first bulls from Nolz Limousin and they have

board. Jared and his wife, Kylie, have moved to Nebraska.

The evening concluded with the benefit auction. There was a wide variety of items on the auction including jewelry, deli-cious pies and cinnamon rolls, a horseshoe hat rack, advertising, and cattle supplies. A highlight of the auction was a pair of spurs donated by the Stovall family of Hermosa and purchased by Jay Langdeau of Fort Pierre.

The benefit auction concluded with the famous “mystery box” donated by Mike Sweeter. It was

Brielle Yackley, SD High School Rodeo Queen

Rodeo queens from across the Midwest traveled to Rapid City, South Dakota to attend the Black Hills Stock Show. Among them was Brielle Yackley, the South Dakota High School Ro-deo Queen. She is a junior at T.F. Riggs-Pierre High S c h o o l . She com-p e t e s i n barrel rac-ing, pole b e n d i n g , goat tying, and cattle cutting in the high school and 4-H rodeos.

Brielle was awarded the “Hats off to Rodeo Royalty” national award for her promotion of ro-deo. She has been named to the 2010-2011 Cinch Team for plac-ing in the top two (cutting) in her region, the Cinch Academic Team for having the highest GPA of the girls on the SD High School Rodeo Team and the Cinch Elite team for being on both teams.

She is the granddaughter of Bob and Elaine Yackley of Onida, SD.


Bullis Creek Ranch“Generations of Predictability 11” Spring Production Sale

Monday, April 4, 2011 – 1:00 pm CSTBurwell Livestock Market – Burwell, NE (308) 346-4257

Selling 70 Registered Bulls ... Limousin – Lim-Flex – Red Angus

30 Age-Advantaged Senior Bulls & 40 Spring Yearling Bulls100% Polled – Black & Red

Rob & Brenda Brawner(402) 967-3060 – (402) 376-4465

www.bulliscreek.comHC 68 Box 1 • Wood Lake, NE 69221

Sons of these Reference Sires Sell!Red Angus Sires ...

Feddes Atlas 867 – Lazy Mc Stout 19UMulberry 26P – Ol’ Hickory

LMB Golden Boy 719 – Epic St 618LCC New Chapter – Dunloise Red Native

Limousin Sires ...HC Final Time – User Friendly

Commander Bond – MAGS Cheyenne

Sale Features ...– All bulls backed by 40+ years of reputability– All bulls are performance, ultrasound & fertility tested– Many bulls tested for Homozygous traits– We offer delivery assistance to central points– First season breeding guarantee

Sale-Day Phone ...Burwell Livestock Market: 308-346-4257Inquire about our Conference-Call Bidding ahead of the sale

Call for a complimentary sale catalog or to plan a visit to the ranch to view the sale bulls ahead of time!

Check out our website for video clips and updated sale information:www.bulliscreek.com

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Bullis Creek Ranch“Generations of Predictability 11” Spring Production Sale

Monday, April 4, 2011 – 1:00 pm CSTBurwell Livestock Market – Burwell, NE (308) 346-4257

Selling 70 Registered Bulls ... Limousin – Lim-Flex – Red Angus

30 Age-Advantaged Senior Bulls & 40 Spring Yearling Bulls100% Polled – Black & Red

Rob & Brenda Brawner(402) 967-3060 – (402) 376-4465

www.bulliscreek.comHC 68 Box 1 • Wood Lake, NE 69221

Sons of these Reference Sires Sell!Red Angus Sires ...

Feddes Atlas 867 – Lazy Mc Stout 19UMulberry 26P – Ol’ Hickory

LMB Golden Boy 719 – Epic St 618LCC New Chapter – Dunloise Red Native

Limousin Sires ...HC Final Time – User Friendly

Commander Bond – MAGS Cheyenne

Sale Features ...– All bulls backed by 40+ years of reputability– All bulls are performance, ultrasound & fertility tested– Many bulls tested for Homozygous traits– We offer delivery assistance to central points– First season breeding guarantee

Sale-Day Phone ...Burwell Livestock Market: 308-346-4257Inquire about our Conference-Call Bidding ahead of the sale

Call for a complimentary sale catalog or to plan a visit to the ranch to view the sale bulls ahead of time!

Check out our website for video clips and updated sale information:www.bulliscreek.com

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Jim, Priscilla & Jared Schott27601 108th St. • McLaughlin, SD 57642

[email protected] • www.schottranch.com

Join Us For Our

28th AnnuAl Bull SAleFriday, March 18 - 1 p.m. CST

Mobridge Livestock Auction - Mobridge, South Dakota

Selling 54Yearling Registered Limousin Bulls

Mostly Polled - 50% Red - 50% BlackSome Feature Homozygous Traits

For more information or a catalog log on towww.SchottRanch.com or call the ranch.

SAle-DAy PhoneS:Sale Barn: (800) 658-3598 - (request Jim or Jared Schott)

Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson - (605) 730-4214

“Where a handshake andone’s word still holds value.”

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Minnesota News ...

Executive Secretary of the Heartland Limousin Association Dean Summerbell presented the 2011 Minnesota Commercial Producer Award for 2011 to Heather and Norman Herbst of Hillman, MN. Congratulations!

The Minnesota Limousin Asso-ciation held their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction at the Glencoe Country Club in Glencoe Saturday, February 12.

Roger Wagner, president, wel-comed everyone and introduced the special guests, speaker for the afternoon, and the new members. A variety of reports were given on Limousin activities at the state, regional and national levels.

The MN Limousin Associa-tion extends a warm welcome to new members Lonnie and Sue Schatz of LeCenter, Joe Stokes and Cathy Luethmers of Foley, and Jacob and Rachel Marthaler of Hastings.

composite cows of various genet-ics. They calve both spring and

Annual Meeting, Banquet and Benefit Auction An election was held and the

two board members whose terms have expired, Ed Bergler and Roger Wagner, were re-elected to serve another term. Thank you for your continued service to the MN Limousin Association.

Dean Summerbell presented an overview of upcoming activities in the Heartland including the HLA Junior Regional Show June 3-4 in Menomonie, WI and the 2012 NALJA show in Des Moines. He encouraged everyone to support these two events.

Jerry Wulf, past NALF board member, gave a review of the ac-tivities at the NALF annual meet-ing in Denver. He also explained

Eagle Pass Ranch named Minnesota Commercial Producer for 2011Norman and Heather Herbst of

Eagle Pass Ranch, Hillman, MN were named the 2011 Minnesota Limousin Association’s Com-mercial Producers for 2011. The Herbst’s along Heather’s parents Roger and Nancy Wagner oper-ate a 500 cow herd operation in central Minnesota. The ranch was renamed Eagle Pass in 1994 when Norman and Heather joined the firm. The Herbst have 2 children, Lillie age 13 and Brenna age 8.

Devoting their full time efforts to raising quality beef, Eagle Pass row crop 400 acres for feed and utilize some 1,200 acres for hay. Since its inception, Eagle Pass Ranch has used Limousin bulls. Their bull supplier for the last several years has been Lyon River Front Farms and Wulf & Sons Limousin.

The 2011 MN Limousin Association board of directors are: Roger Wagner, president; Mark Willette, Don Biscoe, Allen and Anna Lyon, secretary/treasurer; and Jerry Wulf, ex-officio. Not pictured are Wayne Bollum and Ed Bergler, vice-president.

A skunk pelt, donated by Roger Wagner, was auctioned off at the Minnesota benefit auction. Junior advisor Paul Bartsh ended up with the “prize”. He must wear it for one-half hour at a Limousin event and then return it to the MLA for next year’s “skunked award”.

the budget for the cooperating funds with NALF for state ads.

Don Biscoe reported on the new buildings and upgrades that are being made at the Minnesota State Fair. A new, enclosed judg-ing arena with seating for 600 will be completed in time for the 2012 fair.

Wayne Bollum discussed the 2010 MN Beef Expo and all the activities that took place October 21-24. The weekend included a show, sale, and a wide variety of junior activities. He urged everyone to reserve the weekend of October 20-23, 2011 and take part in this major event.

Wayne and Andy Peterson trav-

eled from Osceola, Wisconsin to attend the banquet. Wayne, presi-dent of the Limousin Association of Wisconsin Association, invited everyone to attend the HLA re-gional show June 3-4 in Menomo-nie. Andy explained some of the functions of his website: www.limousinlive.com.

The guest speaker for the after-noon was Joe Martin, executive director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. He talked about lobbying activities at the MN legislature protecting ag-riculture interests from unneeded regulation and stewardship of the land. He encouraged people to at-tend the MN Cattlemen’s Associa-

The cow herd consists of 350 ½ -3/4 Limousin cows with 150

fall. The spring herd will calve in a 60 day window from April 1-June 1. The fall calving is also a 60 day window beginning August 1.

The annual calf crop is creep fed and will wean at 595-600 lbs. average. A large percentage of their calf crop goes to Strauss Veal. Wulf & Sons has purchased their remaining calf crop. They will background a percentage of their calf crop up to 800 pounds before marketing them.

Calving ease and performance are the Herbst’s reasons for Lim-ousin continuing to be the main-stay of their program.

Congratulations to Norman and Heather Herbst upon receiving the Minnesota award.


President of Wisconsin Limousin Association, Wayne Peterson invited the Minnesota juniors to Menomonie, WI to participate in the Heartland Regional Junior Show hosted by Wisconsin and co-hosted by the MN Limousin Association.

Congratulat ions to Roger and Nancy Wagner of Hil lman, MN upon celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Roger is the president of the Minnesota Limousin Association.

Minnesota News ...tion tour to be held July 12, 2011 at the Nobles County Fairgrounds in Worthington.

Benefit AuctionA lively benefit auction took

place immediately following the annual meeting. John Goelz of Franklin, MN once again served as auctioneer and he entertained the crowd with his many “Ole and Lena” jokes. Thanks, John, for your many years of service! There was active bidding throughout the auction on the pages for the new herd book and on the variety of items donated for the sale. The money raised goes to support the association and its activities throughout the upcoming year. We appreciate the support of everyone who donated and/or bought items on the sale.

Our SympathyOur sympathy is extended to

Henry Bollum and his family on the recent death of his wife, Mari-lyn. She passed away February 1, 2011 and her services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth.

Henry has been a long-time Limousin breeder and Marilyn was a 4-H leader for many years. Their family including her sons Wayne of Northfield and Randy of Alberta, Canada and daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Neal Grotsun of Cold Spring, MN raise Limousin cattle and are active in the breed. She is also survived by one other son, Terry of Spokane, WA, a niece, nephews and ten grandchildren.

Mission Statement of the Heartland Limousin

Association The purpose for which the HLA is organized is to serve as a service organization designed to promote & further enhance the Limousin breed of cattle in the eight state area comprised of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD & WI. The goals for the Association shall include promotion, strengthening state and junior associations within the region; development of a regional publication; improvement of communication and a unified attitude of breeders; to provide market information & expertise; to serve as a coordinator of events between the Association and the industry; to increase breeder involvement; and to strengthen ties between the NALF and the Heartland Limousin Association.

website LinkThe Heartland Limousin As-

sociation is now posting links from the membership names to your website. If you would like to have your website linked, please contact Brian Hait at [email protected].

Some names have already been linked. You can check the HLA website at www.heartlandlimou-sin.org and look under the section titled: Members.

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Thank You ...Behrends Family Limousin, Lincoln, NEfor buying the Grand Champion Limousin bull at the 2011 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

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FoR SALE – Red - Black Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls for sale. Can be seen at the ranch 3 miles W and 1 mile S of

Sisseton, SD. These are registered and Twos, Falls and Spring born bulls with performance papers. Also available: two older proven

bulls used after AI program. Make your choice and they will be tested and ready this spring. Call Herman (877) 722-2079 for more information.

FoR SALE – Red - Black Lim-Flex cows or bred heifers for sale. AI bred and the top end of our program. Herman Symens (877) 722-2079 Sisseton, SD.

EMBRYoS FoR SALE – Wulfs Urban Cowboy X MAGS Scandal. Contact Edwards Limousin (816) 726-1919.

Held in AprilThe Missouri Limousin Breed-

ers Association will hold their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction Saturday evening, April 16, 2011 in Lebanon. It will take place in conjunction with the Great American Pie Sale to be held Sunday, April 17 at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon.

The banquet will be held at the

Laclede County Fairgrounds. In addition to the banquet and benefit auction, we will also be announc-ing the Commercial Producer of the Year and the newest members of the Missouri Hall of Fame. There will be an election of board members at the annual meeting. We hope to have a large group of Missouri Limousin breeders, their family and friends at these important events.

Missouri News ...Banquet and State Sale to be

Thank you to retiring NALF Board member Lance Sennett for his six years of service to NALF.

NALF Elects Officers and DirectorsThe 2011 annual meeting of the

North American Limousin Foun-dation (NALF) was held Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Double Tree Hotel. It was held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. Two new board members were elected along with the re-election of three board members.

NALF board members re-elected for their second three-year term were Tom Vaughn of Cavalier, ND; Brian Skaggs of Lexington, OK; and Mike Hall

Thank you to retiring NALF Board member Jerry Wulf of Morris, MN for his six years of service to NALF.

The 2011 NALF Board of Directors: Front Row: Mike Smith, President; Bob Mitchell, Vice President; Mike Hall, Secretary;, Richard Hafner, treasurer; Charles Linhart, Executive Board member at Large; and Lance Sennett, President Ex-Officio. Back Row: Tom Vaughn, John Tobe, Brian Skaggs, Harris Mosher, Harley Coleman, Mat Lewis, Jack Glendenning, Jay Straight, Chad Settje, and Tom Field.

of San Luis Obispo, CA. Newly elected board members are Bob Mitchell of Wauzeka, WI and Tom Field of Wellington, CO.

Lance Sennett, retiring NALF president, opened the meeting and welcomed everyone to Denver. A year-end summary of the annual report was distributed and dis-cussed. Active NALF members may obtain a copy of the annual report from the NALF office or they can read it on the NALF web-site (secured, members-only por-

tion). Lance also recognized the previous year’s committee chair-men and outgoing board member Jerry Wulf of Morris, MN.

Dr. Bob Hough presented his “State of the Breed” address to the members; covering such topics as the new computer system, the recently completed strategic plan, NALF staffing, and the breed’s genetic trends. He concluded by outlining the challenges and op-portunities in breed improvement and marketing.

The Limousin Heart Beatwants to help target your marketing DOLLARS!

Send us the addresses of your new customers so we can add them to our FREE subscription list. Include their complete mailing address or if you have an address correction, send that as well.

Limousin Heart Beat, Dean Summerbell23244 Gopher Drive NE, East Bethel, MN [email protected]

HotelHotels in the area are: Sand

Spring Resort at Bennert Spring and the Super 8 Motel in Lebanon. Phone numbers are 1-800/543-3474 for the Sand Spring Resort and 417/588-2574 for the Super 8.

directionsDirections to the fairgrounds:

Take #129 Lebanon exit, go west on Jefferson (Hwy 64) 0.6 miles to Elm Street. Turn right (east) 0.4 miles to Laclede County Fair-grounds. The building for the din-ner on Saturday night is next to the sale arena on the fairgrounds.

Field dayBe sure to reserve the weekend

of June 10-12, 2011 for the Mis-

souri Field Day. The festivities will take place at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia in conjunction with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) weekend.

Cattle may arrive Thursday, June 9. The Open Show will be held Saturday, June 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. The ever popular dog races will take place following the show. The Junior Show will be held in conjunction with the MCA Junior Show Sunday morn-ing, June 12.

Members of the MLBA board of directors are in charge of the field day this year. More informa-tion will be printed in the May/June issue of the Heart Beat.


L7X Out 0015X 3/11/10 - Black - Polled

Sire: wulf’s Space Ship 3223S MGS: RPLF Galveston 416G

CE 10 BW 2.1 WW 37 YW 73 MA 14 CM 2 SC 1.2DC 9 CW 19 RE .63 YG -.10 MS -.11 $MI 38

BW 82 • Adj. WW 687

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34715 255th StreetPukwana, SD [email protected]

Sale day Phone: 605/894-4470

Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth

Sale Consultant: Grassroots Genet-ics, Mark Smith - 515.229.5227

directions to ranch: Exit I-90 at exit 265, 5 south, 3 east, 1 south & 1/4 east

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L7 X Ray 0011X 3/15/10 – DBL Black - DBL Polled

Sire: wulf’s Titus 2149T MGS: FSHK Jackson 538

CE 5 BW 3.0 WW 55 YW 99 MA 23 CM -1 SC 0.8 DC 19 CW 33 RE .65 YG -.08 MS -.15 $MI 42

BW 92 • Adj. WW 703

L7whiskey on the Rocks 9063 9/05/09 – DBL Black –DBL Polled

Sire: HC Final Time 407 MGS: L7 Chili Pepper 080K

CE 1 BW 5.1 WW 52 YW 95 MA 12 CEM 1 SC 0.8DC 17 CW 30 REA 0.58 YG -.05 MS .00 $MI 46

BW 88

Three 18-mo.-old Flushmates Sell

L7 X Marks the Spot 0021X 3/15/10 – DBL Black – DBL Polled

Sire: wulfs Titus 2149T MGS: Cabin Creek Blackmail 69F

CE 5 BW 4.5 WW 62 YW 109 MA 14 CM 2 SC 0.7DC 19 CW 49 RE .71 YG -.06 MS -.07 $MI 46

BW 95 • Adj. WW 755

Selling 57 Lots: Mostly Polled • Red & Black

yearling Bulls50

518 month-old Bulls

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Fall Show Heifer

Prospects


Sale Features Free Delivery to Central Points

Wulf Bull-buyer Indexes

3 years of Feed Efficiency data

Attend our Seminar Thursday March 24

Call about our Bull Retirement Program.

Catalog, supplement sheets and latest sale information posted to www.wulflimousin.com

Visit www.superiorlivestock.com Our Sale & Seminar will be broadcasted live

View videos of each lot for 3 weeks prior to the sale

47694 320th St – Morris, MN 56267 Ph: 320-392-5802 Fax: 320-392-5504

Jerry: 320-491-1390 Jim: 320-392-6312 Joel Edge: 319-540-1731

email: [email protected] Website: www.wulflimousin.com

Friday March 25 Noon, At the Farm, Morris, MN

Selling 364 Lots 304 Limousin & LimFlex BULLS 84 Coming 2 Year Olds & Falls 220 Yearling Bulls

60 FEMALES 20 Breds 40 Open Replacement heifers & Show Prospects

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