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NALF: Top Producers in 2011

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) has compiled the statistics for its recently completed fiscal year and released its list of top 20 active breeders. Together, they registered more than 7,000 Limousin and Lim-Flex® calves.

“These top 20 Limousin breeders represent a strong contingent of performance minded breeders throughout the country,” said Mark Anderson, executive director for NALF. “I commend the loyalty and commitment of these and all of our members for their dedication to make Limousin the perfect cross for British based cowherds. Combined, they are the lifeblood and reason for our increased breed success.”

Research conducted by NALF and Colorado State University (CSU) indicates trustworthy pedigrees, performance data and genetic predictions add about $400 to the value of Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls sold at auction.

The list of top 20 active Limousin breeders follows.

1st Wulf Limousin Farms, Morris, Minn.

2nd Running Creek Ranch, Elizabeth, Colo.

3rd Liberty Ranch, Plainville, Kan.

4th Magness Land and Cattle, Platteville, Colo.

5th May Farms, Lamar, Colo.

6th Coleman Limousin Ranch, Charlo, Mont.

7th Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, Mo.

8th Lonely Valley Limousin, Creston, Neb.

9th Express Limousin Ranch, Yukon, Okla.

10th Symens Bros Limousin, Amherst, S.D.

11th Spring Creeks Cattle Company, Wauzeka, Wis.

12th Bar JZ Ranches, Holabird, S.D.

13th Tubmill Creek Farms, New Florence, Penn.

14th Beus Cattle Company, Pasco, Wash.

15th Paul Sisemore P Bar S Ranch, Sand Springs, Okla.

16th Riverdale Ranch, West, Miss.

17th Minerich Land and Cattle, Richmond, Ky.

18th Carl Leatherwood, Cimarron, Kan.

19th GV Limousin, Garnett, Kan.

20th Schott Limousin Ranch, McLaughlin, S.D.

NALF: Top Ten Limousin Sires in 2011

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) has compiled the statistics for its recently completed fiscal year and determined the breed’s 10 most heavily propagated sires. Together, they sired more than 2,400 registered Limousin and Lim-Flex® calves.

“These top 10 sires represent the improvements that the Limousin breed has experienced,” said Mark Anderson, executive director for NALF. “With the extensive use of artificial insemination, Limousin producers are able to improve their seedstock base and provide commercial producers with functional cattle. The Limousin breed is working to be the Continental breed of choice for progressive commercial producers and these bulls exemplify the kind of cattle we need to reach that goal. ”

The list of top 10 Limousin sires and owners are as follows:

1st DHVO Deuce 132R – Magness Land and Cattle, Platteville, Colo.; Bruce Lawrence, Anton, Texas.; Kervin Cattle Co., Winnfield, La.

2nd WULFS Titus 2149T – Wulf Limousin Farms, Morris, Minn.; Brock Limousin Farm, Notasulga, Ala.; Pleasant Home Limousin, Creston, Ohio

3rd RUNL Stetson 850S – Wulf Limousin Farms, Morris, Minn.

4th SYES User Friendly 524U – Vaughn Farms, Cavalier, N.D.; Shrock Cattle Co., Pattonsburg, M.O.; Cripple Creek Cattle Co. Dakota, Minn.

5th WULFS Ransom 3059R – Wulf Limousin Farms, Morris, Minn.; Broken Arrow S Ranch, McLaughlin, S.D.; Potter Livestock, Braddock, N.D.; and Ludens Family Limousin, Viborg, S.D.

6th JCL Lodestar 27L – Magness Land and Cattle, Platteville, Colo.; Kervin Cattle Co., Winnfield, La.; Coyote Hills Ranch, Chattanooga, Okla.

7th WULFS Shop Talk 2332S – DBL Inc., Fullerton, Neb.; Knobloch Farms, Morris, Minn.; Englewood Farms, Lexington, Ky.; and Wulf Limousin

8th WULFS Sirloin 3172S – Wulf Limousin Farms, Morris, Minn.; Englewood Farms, Lexington, Ky.

9th AUTO Dollar General 122R – GV Limousin, Garnett, Kan.

10th WULFS US Army General 5093 – Wulf Limousin Farms, Morris, Minn.; Diamond V Ranch, Selfridge, N.D.; Broken Arrow S Ranch, McLaughlin, S.D.

NALF: Bennett Hired as New Director of Communications

North American Limousin Foundation Hires Bennett as Director of Communications

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF), is pleased to announce Brooke Bennett has been hired as the director of communications.

As the director of communications, Bennett will serve as the organization’s communication, marketing and advertising specialist. She will also oversee the development and distribution of all communications to the NALF membership and commercial breeders.

“We are fortunate to have Brooke join our staff,” said Mark Anderson, executive director for NALF. “She brings with her a breadth of beef industry experience and knowledge. With her cattle background, she will make a positive, immediate impact on our association. I am confident that she will assist us in successfully executing our communication plans to our members.”

Bennett, who a bachelor’s degree in animal science and agricultural communications from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in public relations and marketing from the University of Denver. She was raised on a cattle ranch in the central valley of California where her family runs a commercial cow/calf operation. Bennett remains active on her family’s ranch alongside her parents and siblings.

“I am excited for the opportunity to work with the nearly 4,000 members of NALF,” said Bennett. “I look forward to interacting with the members and commercial breeders along with other leaders to heighten the Limousin breed’s recognition in the beef industry.”

NALF: Emerging Leaders Academy Visits Colorado

Emerging Leaders Academy Visits Colorado

The North American Limousin Foundation’s (NALF) Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) came to Colorado for its annual industry tour and meetings on Aug. 15-16.

The ELA was developed to provide a unique educational and networking opportunity for a select number of Limousin breeders each year. Academy participants explore current issues, trends and technologies shaping the beef industry while preparing to help the Limousin breed capitalize on its opportunities and sharpen its progressive commercial focus.

“Participants get to know other committed breeders, gain valuable marketing insights, generate new ideas that can be applied to their own enterprises, and increase their awareness of the tools and programs available to Limousin seedstock and commercial cow-calf producers,” said Mark Anderson, executive director for NALF.

With 14 participants representing a diverse audience of Limousin producers, the program included meetings with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattle Fax and U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Participants heard from Colin Woodall, Vice President – Government Affairs, NCBA; Duane Lenz, Manager of Operations and Analyst Services, Cattle Fax; John Lundeen, Executive Director – Market Research, NCBA; and Paul Clayton, Vice President – Export Servives, USMEF, on Monday the 15th.

On Tuesday the 16th, participants visited the JBS Swift & Co. headquarters in Greeley, Colo., where they heard from Tom Brink, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President; Luke Lind, Vice President of Marketing; and Mark Gustafson, Vice President of International Sales, all with JBS Swift & Co. Following the corporate visit attendees traveled to Kuner Feedlot owned by JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC. There, they heard from Kallen Moore, Cattle Department Manager, Kuner Feedlot, and followed it up with a tour of one of the industry’s most advanced feedlots.

“It was a great opportunity for our organization’s future leaders to learn about the beef industry at a national level while leading the breed forward along a proactive path toward even greater commercial acceptance,” Anderson said.

The class will continue to interact and exchange ideas over the next several months through conference calls, webcasts and special events.

“The potential outcomes of this program are exciting,” continued Anderson. “It easily could become the networking and leadership opportunity that motivates some of our most enthusiastic, up-and-coming breeders to get more involved in their state Limousin associations, NALF and other industry organizations.”

Members of the 2011-2012 class follow, sorted by state then city.

Riley May, Lamar, Colo.

Kevin Ochsner, Kersey, Colo.

John Ethington, Lexington, Ky.

Greg Blaydes, Midway, Ky.

Eric Zeltwanger, Morris, Minn.

Nathan Crane, North Mankato, Minn.

Gary Gates, Absarokee, Mont.

Trent Coleman, Charlo, Mont.

Jamie Watts, Fairfield, Neb.

Daniel Hunt, Oxford, Neb.

Warren Symens, Amherst, S.D.

Lyle Keeton, Wolfforth, Texas

NALF: Emerging Leaders Academy Nominations Due July 18

Emerging Leaders Academy Nominations Due July 18

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) has opened the application process for its Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) for the 2011-2012 year. The program, in its second year, was implemented through NALF’s Strategic Plan.

There were 17 participants from across the country in the program’s inaugural year. NALF launched the program to provide a unique educational and networking opportunity for an elite group of Limousin breeders each year. Academy participants explore current issues, trends and technologies shaping the beef industry while preparing to help the Limousin breed capitalize on its opportunities and sharpen its progressive commercial focus.

“We are extremely excited to offer the program to active NALF members,” said Mark Anderson, Executive Director for NALF. “Participants get to know the beef supply chain from pasture to plate. They get acquainted with other committed breeders, gain valuable marketing insights, generate new ideas that can be applied to their own enterprises, and increase their awareness of the tools and programs available to Limousin seedstock and commercial cow-calf producers.”

“The Emerging Leaders Academy is becoming a force for positive change within the Limousin breed,” Anderson stated. “We have just begun to see the benefits of young people coming back to the agriculture sector. The ELA has become the networking and leadership opportunity that motivates our most enthusiastic, up-and-coming breeders to get more involved in their state Limousin associations, NALF and other industry organizations.”

The application is available on the NALF website or by contacting the office at 303/220-1693. Application deadline for the 2011-2012 program year is July 18, 2011. The next class begins in August with an industry tour followed by webcasts, special events and industry meetings.

NALF: Anderson Named NALF Executive Director

Anderson Named NALF Executive Director

Mark A. Anderson, Eaton, Colo., has accepted the position of executive director for the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF). The association’s board of directors offered him the job in April; and he moved into the Centennial, Colo., headquarters in early May.

In NALF’s primary leadership position, Anderson is responsible for executing policies and programs regarding the Limousin herdbook, animal performance, member and industry relations, breed marketing and promotion, finances, staffing, strategic planning, and member services.

“It is a great honor to join the Limousin team and am looking forward to growing the Limousin breed,” Anderson said. “Our goal as a staff and as a breed will be increasing commercial acceptance.”

Anderson brings to the breed over 29 years of industry experience and expertise. Most recently he was the feedlot manager at Producers Livestock. He previously worked for Miller Feedlot in their procurement division and as a market analyst for CattleFax. A graduate of Colorado State University, Mark received his degree in Animal Science and was a member of the University’s livestock judging team.

Anderson serves on the board of directors for the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), where he currently chairs the Judges committee and serves on the Executive Livestock Committee. He is the past chairman of the Feeder Council and Marketing committees for the Colorado Livestock Association, while also serving on the organizations Executive Committee.

“We are excited for Mark to join the team and the opportunities he brings to the table,” said NALF President Mike Smith, Plainville, Kan. “His strong industry experience and knowledge of the commercial beef industry will be assets to the Limousin breed as we continue to work together to increase our market share.”

NALF: Amarillo to Host National Junior Limousin Show, All-American Limousin Futurity

Amarillo to Host National Junior Limousin Show, All-American Limousin Futurity

The North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA) will host the National Junior Limousin Show and Congress (NJLS&C) at the Tri-State Expo Complex and the Ambassador Hotel in Amarillo, July 9 -15. The weeklong, family-oriented event will include membership meetings, social activities, cattle shows, showmanship competitions and a variety of satellite educational events. It all helps NALJA members have fun while learning about the beef industry, public speaking, marketing and leadership.

Lee Pritchard of Crowley, Texas, will evaluate the owned females. Jeff Sargent of Denison, Texas, will judge the steer, bred-and-owned and Lim-Flex® shows. Brian and Janelle Deatsman of Leesburg, Ind., will officiate the revised showmanship contest.

More than 200 exhibitors and their families (800 to 1,000 people total) are expected and will bring about 400 head of cattle to the event. The concluding awards banquet will recognize participants’ achievements through NALJA and spotlight the association’s purpose – to develop knowledgeable, motivated beef industry leaders while promoting the Limousin breed through fellowship, leadership and education.

Entry fees for this year’s NJLS&C are $30 per animal entered by May 16. Late-entry fees will be $60 per animal entered after May 16. The NJLS&C will not accept entries after June 10. Contact the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) at (303) 220-1693 for more information or visit the web site at www.nalf.org.

The All-American Limousin Futurity (AALF) also will take place at the complex July 15. This year’s event will include purebred, Lim-Flex and fullblood shows. Shane Bedwell of Fort Collins, Colo., will be the judge. The AALF open show is one of NALF’s four major Medal of Excellence (MOE) shows. To request information about and entry forms for the AALF shows, contact American Cattle Services (ACS) at (580) 597-3006.

2011 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress

Tentative schedule

All activities are at the Tri-State Expo Complex unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, July 9

8 a.m. Cattle may begin arriving

4 p.m. NALJA Board of Directors interviews, Ambassador Hotel

Board meeting – following conclusion of the interview process

Sunday, July 10

8 a.m. Church Service

8:30 a.m. Cattle check-in

12 p.m. Showmanship

5 p.m. State officers and advisors meeting

6 p.m. Fitting Demonstration; Tenderfoot social; NJLS&C Birthday Party

Monday, July 11

8 a.m. Beef Industry Education Workshop

11 a.m. Limi Boosters Limousin Beef Cook-Off

1 p.m. Sales Talk

4 p.m. NALJA Annual Membership Meeting

6 p.m. Opening Ceremonies & Welcome Dinner

Tuesday, July 12

8 a.m. Steer, Bred-and-Owned and Lim-Flex shows

Steer Carcass Evaluation – 30 minutes after the conclusion of shows

Wednesday, July 13

8 a.m. Owned-female show

Thursday, July 14

8 a.m. Judging contest

11 a.m. Quiz Bowl contest

4 p.m. Team Fitting Contest

Friday, July 15

8 a.m. All-American Limousin Futurity

2 p.m. NALJA presidential election, with NALJA Board meeting to follow

7 p.m. NALJA awards banquet, Civic Center Grand Plaza,

Dance to follow, Ambassador Hotel

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