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October 5th, 2011 | 3 Comments

2011 Junior Showmanship Class Placing Peewee Division Cade Eldridge Bailey Geniesse Division Champion: Bailey Geniesse Junior Division Abby Eldridge Emma Eldridge Mikayla Geniesse Hayden Williams Division Champion: Mikayla Geniesse Intermediate Division Jasmine Hill Sarah Potter Kylee Williams Division Champion: Kylee Williams Senior Division Aurora Larkins Kelsey Potter Wyatt Qualey Lauren Uhde Dillon Veach Shelby Pick Division Champion: Kelsey Potter Champion Showman: Kelsey Potter Reserve Champion Showman: Mikayla Geniesse 2011 PNW Regional Miniature Hereford Show Salem, Oregon Class 1. Spring Heifer Calves 1. SSR Lynne–Straitside Ranch Class 2. Junior Heifer Calves 1. SSR Tracie–Straitside Ranch; 2. Keystone–Sweet Sippin Acres Jr. Heifer Calf Champion ~ SSR Tracie Jr Heifer Calf Reserve Champion ~ SSR Lynne Class 3. Winter Heifer Calves 1. DF Cinnamon Spice–Alyssa DuVal; 2. DF Autumn Splendor–Aurora Larkins/ DuVal Farms; 3. DS Rosebud–Diamond S Herefords Class 4. Sr. Heifer Calves 1. DF Ambers Ol Glory– DuVal Farms; 2. DF Kiss Me Kate– Lauren Uhde/Alyssa DuVal Fall Heifer Calf Champion ~ DF Ambers Ol Glory Fall Heifer Calf Reserve … Read entire article »

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Tri-State 2011, Amarillo, Texas

Youth Showmanship Pre-Junior (ages 3-7) 1st: Aubree Blissard Also competing: Cole Brown, Barrett Howe, Corbin Marsh, Madeline Smith, Kiera Stare Junior (ages 8-12) 1st: Alea Smith Senior (ages 13-18) 1st: Kirstie Kasch Also Competing: Andrew Aguirre, Cheraye Aguirre, Ethan Smith, Weston Robinson, Leah Stroud Open Show Class 1: Spring Heifer Calves 1. LK Robinson Farms, Inc., with LK’s Bonnie; 2. LK Robinson Farms, Inc., with LK’s Taylor; 3. LK Robinson Farms, Inc., with LK’s Half Pint Division Champion: LK Robinson Farms, Inc., with LK’s Bonnie Division Reserve: LK Robinson Farms, Inc., with LK’s Taylor Class 3: Winter Heifer Calves 1. Aubree Blissard with MABC Sara Gold 0402 Class 4: Senior Heifer Calves 1. Greg Schulz with SF Miss Princess Josie Division Champion: Greg Schulz with SF Miss Princess Josie Reserve: Aubree blissard with MABC … Read entire article »

Early Weaning: Nutrition and Cost Considerations

Chris Reinhardt, Extension Feedlot Specialist Reprinted from www.asi.ksu.edu/beeftips The nutrition of the early weaned (90-120 days of age) calf is not greatly different than that of the normal age (~205 days) calf; however, there are several key factors to consider. Whether or not you’ve ever fed calves, you’re more qualified to wean your calves than anyone else, provided you’ve got some quality feedstuffs and appropriate facilities. The reason? If you can simply move the calves or cows to an adjacent pen or pasture from one another, the stress of weaning is nearly eliminated. And this greatly reduces the risk of subsequent disease. Many ranchers have instituted fenceline weaning, in which the calves are placed in a pen or pasture … Read entire article »

Use Caution When Buying Hay This Year

USAgNet – 09/19/2011 With a dry growing season this year, barns of livestock producers are going into the Winter with lower than normal stocks of hay. Challenging weather has also made the availability of hay scarce, pasture supplies short and hay prices have risen as a result. It’s important for hay buyers to beware of the quality and weight of the hay they are buying according to Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Even though hay may look similar when sitting in a stack or in rows ready for sale, the variability in quality and weight of hay is significant,” said Schnakenberg. Referring to large round fescue bales, Schnakenberg says a bale may … Read entire article »

Tally Time – Monitor forage production to improve management

Sandy Johnson, livestock specialist In years with ample rainfall, there may be a tendency to take grass production for granted. If there are so many acres, we expect it to produce so much grass and run so many head of cattle. Putting up hay or even mowing the lawn (non-irrigated) can give us a good indication of forage growth conditions in general. When dry conditions prevail, the normal grazing plan must be changed; and it can be hard for producers to make timely changes for several reasons. Enacting a “plan B” is generally expensive, time consuming, and otherwise unappealing. Some objective measure of grass production would likely help producers make more timely decisions. Forage use must be … Read entire article »

Successful Early Weaning: Consider Water, Weaning Method, Vaccination Program and Animal Handling

Larry Hollis, Extension Beef Specialist Reprinted from www.asi.ksu.edu/beeftips With the hot, dry Summer currently being experienced in many parts of Kansas, traditional weaning plans may need to be significantly altered. Cows are out of grass in many areas, and grass is extremely short in others. Early weaning of calves should be strongly considered. Considerable research has shown that it is a much better use of resources to wean the calf early, and either sell or feed the calf, than try to feed the cow enough to sustain lactation through a drought. Doing this will hold feed costs down both now and this Winter when you are trying to get cows in condition to (1) survive the Winter, … Read entire article »

Tri-State Fun!

Tri-State Fun!

2011 Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Amarillo, TX September 17 – 19, 2011 As its name implies, the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Amarillo, TX is hosted by three states – Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma –but, as the premium book says, is open to the world. Despite this ambitious invitation, the show retains its atmosphere of relaxed, easy-going rivalry among friends … Read entire article »

Pacific Northwest Regional Miniature Hereford Show: 12 Years of Tradition

Pacific Northwest Regional Miniature Hereford Show: 12 Years of Tradition

This year, the Oregon State Fair celebrated its 12th Annual Open Mini show, now recognized as the Pacific Northwest Regional Miniature Hereford Show. I would like to extend a special thank you to the exhibitors new to showing (Allen Family Farms, Cornerstone Acres, and members of the Silverton FFA) as well as the greatest appreciation for the continued exhibitors. The PNW … Read entire article »

Region 9

This year at the Grand National will be a first for the Miniature Hereford Association. It will be the first year we will have a Junior Show. It will be held on Oct 14th. The show time is to be announced. Please check the Grand National Website for further information. Come to the show and support our young breeders. The open show will be held on Oct 13th. The schedule is also to be announced at a later time. Region 9 is growing by leaps and bounds. We welcome our new breeders and hope you will feel free to contact “us” if you need help or support. … Read entire article »

Region 8

Hi from Region 8! As Summer turns to Fall here in the Pacific Northwest, our show season is winding down. Most of the shows occur at county fairs throughout Washington State and Oregon. The largest county fair, in terms of head count and exhibitors, was the Clark County Fair in Vancouver, WA (the Mini’s first time exhibiting there) from August 4th-9th. The beef superintendents, other livestock exhibitors, and the public were supportive of the Minis and encouraged our presence again in 2012; therefore, we will be striving to build this show. The Pacific Northwest Regional Show at the Oregon State Fair boasted the greatest number of exhibitors in the show’s history–GREAT JOB! I … Read entire article »

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