2010 News Releases

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
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Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Dale Studer of Studer Shorthorns
Named 2010 Iowa Seedstock Producer of the Year 

           Dale Studer of Studer Shorthorns, Creston, Iowa, has been named as Iowa’s Seedstock Producer of the Year.  The coveted award, sponsored annually by the Iowa Beef Breeds Council, is being awarded to Dale Studer on Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Expo Kick-Off Program; which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cattle barn foyer at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.  All friends of Dale Studer and the Iowa Beef Expo are invited to attend.
           The Seedstock Producer of the Year is a coveted award among Iowa’s Purebred breeders.  The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding cattle producers in the seedstock industry.  Each Purebred Breed Association is given the opportunity to nominate one candidate for the award.  Applications are reviewed by a Seedstock Committee, which gives careful consideration to producers programs in their entirety, including record keeping, industry participation and leadership, merchandising programs, selection criteria and herd improvement over time. 
          Studer Shorthorns has been in the Seedstock cattle business for 4 generations raising Shorthorn cattle currently running about 80 cows.  Performance records have also been kept for 4 generations and Studer Shorthorns have been members of the Iowa Shorthorn Association as well as the American Shorthorn Association.  Dale has been actively involved with the Shorthorn breed for many years.  He has served several terms on the Iowa Shorthorn Association board holding many positions including President.  Dale has also served as the Iowa delegate for the American Shorthorn Association for over twenty years.  Dale has also been actively involved in the 4-H and FFA organizations for many years.
           The Studer family has been blessed over the years to receive many awards.  Two that Dale is the proudest of include being the National Builder of the Breed for the American Shorthorn Association and the Iowa Builder of the Breed for the Iowa Shorthorn Association.  However, Dale’s greatest reward has been seeing Studer Shorthorn genetics work for others.

 In his own words here is a brief historical review of his seedstock operation:

           Studer Shorthorns had its beginnings under the watchful eye of Ben Studer, Dale’s grandfather.  The very first heifer Dale purchased, Shadybrook Augusta, went on to become an All-American Senior Yearling for him.  In 1990, the family moved to southern Iowa to begin their own legacy, which continues to unfold on a daily basis.  Currently, Studer Shorthorns maintains a sizable herd of registered Shorthorns in the rolling hills North of Creston, Iowa.
          In today’s market, Studer Shorthorns, is committed to this industry, having the passion and business savvy to take this cattle company to the economic level required to succeed in this new age of agriculture.  We know that this is an ever-changing time, and we are up to the challenge to meet head on whatever test comes our way.
          Dale remains at the helm, having demonstrated his ability of possessing "the eye of the master" for almost five decades.  He exemplifies his knowledge of the Shorthorn breed on a daily basis, evaluating for the economically important traits without compromise. Dale provides a no-nonsense, honest approach in the industry.
           Family has a big part in making Studer Shorthorns work every day.  Dale and Anita have been married for 29 years and have been blessed with five children: Nate, Kaisha, Ashley, Austin and Sarah.  And as the children have gotten older and pursued their dreams, this family continues to expand as Nate and Ashley have both married and are actively involved in the cattle industry today.
           Studer Shorthorns take great pride in the cattle and genetics they produce.  They have been around for four generations and will continue to grow into the future.  Their focus has been producing functional cattle that work for the seedstock and commercial producer.  They believe that “good cattle will always sell.”  No matter the type or what the operation, everyone is always in need of good cattle that will work.  These are the kind that we strive to produce each and every year.
            As the Studer family continues to grow and pursue their careers, we do not know which path they will ultimately travel, but they will always be a family that has deep roots in agriculture and the Shorthorn breed.  Time will only tell what the future holds!

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

SPECIAL CATTLEMEN’S OFFERS AVAILABLE
AT THE 2010 IOWA BEEF EXPO  

Both buyers and consignors, young and old attending the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo, which is being held February 14-21, 2010, will have the opportunity to take advantage of special “Cattlemen’s Offers” being provided at the country’s largest state beef expo.

Long time supporter of the Iowa Beef Expo, Hawkeye Breeders Service of Adel, Iowa will be offering one free semen collection on any bull that brings $2500 or more in any of the breed sales held during the week long Expo event.  The bull must be presented to the Adel, Iowa collection site. 

Trans Ova Genetics of Sioux Center, Iowa, will be offering to the purchaser of the High Selling Female in each breed selling 25 head or more at the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo, one free embryo flush on the female of his/her choice from his/her breeding herd and three free transfers into the owners recipients.  The embryo work must be completed prior to the 2011 Iowa Beef Expo.  Contact Mark Johnson or Staci Egdorf for complete details on this offer!

Muir Embroidery of Jefferson, Iowa along with Livestock Plus Inc. of Clarion, Iowa will present specially embroidered Iowa Beef Expo Jackets to the consignors of the High Selling Bull and High Selling Female in each sale.  Jackets must be ordered before the end of the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo. 

Muir Embroidery of Jefferson, Iowa along with Iowa Beef Breeds Council will present specially embroidered Iowa Beef Expo Windshirts to the purchaser of the High Selling Bull and High Selling Female in each sale. 

All buyers registered prior to the start of each of the breed sales held at the Iowa Beef Expo, will be eligible to win a special embroidered Iowa Beef Expo caps donated by  Hawkeye Tack and Western Wear, located directly across from the Iowa State Fairgrounds.  A separate drawing will be held for each of the sales scheduled during the Expo.

For more information on the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Live Animal Display Space Available
At The 2010 Iowa Beef Expo

Cattlemen attending the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo will find a tremendous Live Display of the country’s most widely promoted A.I. sires.  A special aisle in the barn is set aside to allow breeders who desire to display the top individuals from their herd.  Many nationally known A.I. Sires have been displayed at the Iowa Beef Expo in the past.  Live Display exhibitors are not required to stay for the duration of the Iowa Beef Expo, but rather have the option to select which days they wish to be on display.   

The Live Display aisle of the Iowa Beef Expo is a very significant, highly visible feature of the show.  With 12 breeds represented during the shows and sales throughout the week and Expo attendance figures of over 15,000 you are encouraged to reserve your space now to take advantage of the tremendous promotional opportunities the Iowa Beef Expo has to offer.

Cost of the Live Display areas for February 14-21, 2010 is $350.  Cost of the Live Display areas for any four (4) consecutive days between the dates of February 14-21, 2010 is $300.  Bedding is supplied in both the open class cattle barn and the tie-outs and is included in the cost of the Live Display space.  Only one company is allowed per space, and no space shall be sublet or offered for use by an exhibitor to another exhibitor.  Co-owners of animals are considered as “one company” in Live Displays.  The PURPOSE for the Live Display is to be a display area only, no private treaty sales are allowed. 

 If you are interested in a Live Display space at the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo, please contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director at 515-966-0075.

 For information regarding the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Charlie Obrecht
Awarded
“Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo” Award

The Iowa Beef Breeds Council has named Charlie Obrecht as the recipient of the coveted “Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo” award.  Charlie Obrecht will be receiving his award for his contribution and support of the Iowa Beef Expo, now being held for the 34th year.  Charlie Obrecht will be recognized and presented with an award by Iowa Beef Breeds Council at the Kick-Off Program scheduled for Monday, February 15, 2010 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the cattle barn foyer.  All friends of Charlie Obrecht and the Iowa Beef Expo are invited to attend.

For information regarding the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Junior Steer & Heifer Show Entries Due February 1st
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

Young people interested in showing in the Junior Steer & Heifer Show at the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo should note that entries must be postmarked NO LATER than February 1st.  New this year the IJBBA is accepting on-line entries via their website.  No late entries will be accepted!  The only cattle that will be allowed to enter after February 1st are heifers, which are purchased in one of the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo Sales held during the week.

Iowa Junior Beef Breeds steer and heifer exhibitors will be competing for the title and prizes which will be presented to the exhibitors of the Top 5 Supreme Champion Market Animal and the Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer at the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo.  The Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Steer & Heifer show will be held the final weekend of the Iowa Beef Expo, February 20-21, 2010.  Only Iowa residents are eligible to show in the Junior Show.  

The Year-End Awards Program is scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. in the Livestock Pavilion.  For more information about IJBBA please log onto our website www.iowabeefexpo.com. 

Entries are due postmarked no later than February 1st and sent to:     Sara Hunter, I.J.B.B.A. Advisor
                                                                                                                                 300E 13th St Apt 3
                                                                                                                                 Pella, Iowa  50219
                                                                                                                                 Phone: 515.571.9620

 Iowa Beef Expo Junior Show Schedule

The Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association (IJBBA) has set the final schedule for events being held in conjunction with the Junior Steer & Heifer Show at the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo.  Exhibitors are reminded that entries are due postmarked NO LATER than February 1st with no late entries being accepted. 

ARRIVAL TIMES: Because we will be checking in ALL junior cattle on Friday, February 19th, junior exhibitors may arrive late Thursday evening and go to the tie-outs until we can get cattle into the open class barn.  We will get as many junior cattle into the barn Thursday evening as possible, however, No junior cattle will be allowed in the open class barn until the barn managers give the ok.  The Open Class Barn will be closed to all IJBBA Exhibitors for sales and cleaning from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
     Many exhibitors will be allowed in the barn late Thursday evening, but because the Chianina Sale will be held on Thursday evening, counties assigned stalls in those aisles will not be allowed in the barn until Friday morning.  Final stalling assignments will not be made available until Thursday, February 18th so please don’t call and ask for them until that time.

CHECK-IN 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on  FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19th:  ALL junior cattle, purebred and crossbreds will be checked in Friday, Feb 19th beginning at 8:30 A.M. in the Livestock Pavilion.  Check-in will close at 12:30 P.M.  All animals need to have health papers to exhibit.  Purebred steers and heifers must bring their registration papers with them at the time of check-in.  Commercial heifers and all market animals will be weighed for class breaks.

NO FIT SHOWMANSHIP: Showmanship for all breeds, including crossbred steers, market heifers and commercial heifers will be held Friday, February 19th at 4:30 p.m in the Livestock Pavilion.  It will be open to ALL Expo exhibitors.  Classes will be broken into 13 and under for juniors and 14 and up for seniors, using your age as of January 1st.   It is not necessary to show your animal, but you MUST BE exhibiting an animal in the 2010 Winter Expo Junior Show. 

SHOW ORDER: Exhibitors and spectators can expect the following show order on February 20 – 21, 2010.

 For junior entry forms, contact:

Sara Hunter
300E 13th St Apt 3
Pella IA  50219
515.571.9620

 For information regarding the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Collegiate and 4-H/FFA Judging Contest
to be held at the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo

Des Moines, IA- The Iowa State Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion will be the site for one of the largest judging contests in the Midwest.  The judging contest is scheduled to hold registration from 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. with the Judging contest beginning at 9:00 A.M. sharp February 14, 2010 opening day for the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo.  The contest is open to Junior and Senior Collegiate and 4-H/FFA, teams where they will have the opportunity to test their skills.  This judging contest is unique in the aspect that contestants will only evaluate classes of beef cattle.  Traditional judging contests include the evaluation of beef, swine, and sheep.

Contest registration is scheduled to begin at 7:30 A.M. in the Gammon Barn, located east of the Livestock Pavilion, with the contest beginning at 9:00 A.M. sharp.  The Iowa Beef Expo judging contest will consist of approximately 10 classes of breeding, market and prospect cattle. Performance data and scenarios will be included with some of the classes.  3 sets of oral reasons will be given by the 4-H/FFA division.  The college teams will be divided into a senior and junior division, both divisions will give 6 sets of oral reasons.  Teams will consist of 4 members and all scores count.  No limit on the number of teams.  Entry fees are $75 per College Team and $20 per individual and $45 per 4-H/FFA teams and $15 per individual.  This includes a lunch at no additional charge. 

 For More Information Contact:

2009 News Releases

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Mark Your Calendars
the 34th Annual Iowa Beef Expo will be held
February 14-21, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa

Jim O’Neill, the Iowa Beef Breeds Council President has announced the dates for the upcoming Iowa Beef Expo to be February 14-21, 2010. The 34th Annual Iowa Beef Expo will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. Plans are in progress and we are looking forward to one of the best shows ever with breed shows, parades and sales along with one of the nation’s largest junior shows.
The Iowa Beef Expo will feature Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Red Angus, Salers, Shorthorn, and Simmental in the sale rings. If you would like to consign cattle to the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo please complete a consignor inquiry at www.iowabeefexpo.com.
The Iowa Beef Expo will also hold the Commercial Tradeshow where Seedstock producers, commercial producers, feedlot operators and other agriculturalist the best opportunity to see all that modern technology has to offer. The Commercial Tradeshow features a full array of the finest livestock equipment, genetic companies and livestock services available.
The Iowa Beef Expo will feature the Seedstock Bullevard, which is an elite live cattle display area. Cattlemen will have the opportunity to display their bull prospects or donor females or promote their upcoming sales to reach seedstock, commercial, and club calf producers in one location.
The Iowa Beef Expo Junior Steer and Heifer Show will close out the week. Iowa Junior Beef Breeds exhibitors compete for the title and prizes which are presented to the exhibitors of the Top 5 Supreme Market Animals and Breeding Heifers.
February 14-21, 2010 reflects the traditional second Sunday in February starting date for the show. The Iowa Beef Expo is a function of the Iowa Beef Breeds Council representing the states purebred Seedstock cattle producers. The vitality of the Iowa Beef Breeds Council comes from its spirit of cooperation among individual breed associations and their commitment to Iowa’s purebred beef cattle industry.

For more information about the Iowa Beef Expo please contact Mindy Campfield: 515-966-0075 or visit us on the web at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Breeds Council
Elects New Officers

The Iowa Beef Breeds Council met on April 15, 2009 at the Iowa Cattlemen’s Headquarters in Ames, Iowa. The nominating committee gave their recommendations for the Election of Officers. The results of the election are as follows:

President: Jim O’Neill, Logan, IA
Vice-President: Bernie Bolton, Oakland, IA
Secretary: Dennis Larson, Laurens, IA
Treasurer: Mike Dierenfeld, Northwood, IA
At-Large: Bruce Long, Gowrie, IA
At-Large: Terry Woiwood, Garner
Ex-Officio: Mike Nolin, Monroe, IA

2008 News Releases

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Duane Skarda of Skarda Farms
Named 2009 Iowa Seedstock Producer of the Year

Duane Skarda of Skarda Farms, Afton, Iowa, has been named as Iowa’s Seedstock Producer of the Year. The coveted award, sponsored annually by the Iowa Beef Breeds Council, is being awarded to Duane Skarda on Monday, February 9, 2009 at the Expo Kick-Off Program; which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cattle barn foyer at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. All friends of Duane Skarda and the Iowa Beef Expo are invited to attend.
The Seedstock Producer of the Year is a coveted award among Iowa’s Purebred breeders. The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding cattle producers in the seedstock industry. Each Purebred Breed Association is given the opportunity to nominate one candidate for the award. Applications are reviewed by a Seedstock Committee, which gives careful consideration to producers programs in their entirety, including record keeping, industry participation and leadership, merchandising programs, selection criteria and herd improvement over time.
Duane Skarda has been in the Seedstock cattle business for 54 years raising Angus cattle. Skarda Farms run Angus cows as well as some commercial cows and have kept performance records for 20 years. Though most of the cattle are sold Private Treaty, Skarda Farms offers 3 to 4 yearling bulls and a female each year at the Iowa Beef Expo. Skarda Farms breeds most of their cows on natural heats. Their goal is to use EPD’s and pedigrees to stress low birth weight, explosive growth and easy fleshing ability. Skarda Farms wants their calves to get up and grow for them as well as their customers.
Leadership positions that Duane has been involved with include being a 4-H leader in Union County, Extension Council Member in Union County. He has also been an Iowa Angus Director – Iowa Southern, President of Taylor County and Iowa Southern Angus Associations, Union County Fair Board Member and Union County Cattlemen Director. Duane has received the Union County Cattlemen of the Year award, Union County Master Cattlemen, 4-H 3rd Individual Livestock Judging Iowa State Fair, and Angus Heifer Award winner at the Iowa State Fair. Duane has had much success in livestock expositions, he was awarded 3rd Judging State Fair, has had 5 Iowa Beef Expo Grand Champion Bulls, 2 Reserves and 2 Grand Champion Iowa Beef Expo Heifers along with 3 High Sellers at the Iowa Beef Expo. Skarda Farms has exhibited 4 4-H Grand Champion Heifers, 2 4-H Reserve Grand Champion Heifers, Reserve Champion Steer at the National Junior Angus Show, Champion Steer at the Nebraska State Fair and Champion Market Heifer at the Kansas City Royal.

In his own words here is a brief historical review of his seedstock operation:

At my first county fair 4-H show, I stood next to last in class with my steer. I decided then I needed to make some changes. I was more interested in heifers than steers so in the fall my dad, Richard, and I bought my first registered Angus heifer. Also, as a result of my 4-H accomplishments and Angus records, I was selected for the Angus Award Heifer at the Iowa State Fair. Those two females got me started and their descendants are still in our herd.
In our first trip to the Iowa State Angus Show and Sale in 1968, we had Champion Bull. Now called the Iowa Beef Expo and 40 years later, we had Champion Bull again. This calf was sired by a bull we raised making it extra special.
We decided showing cattle was a great way to advertise our offerings. Our children and grandchildren showed at county, district, state and national levels. They met a lot of great people and created friendships of a lifetime along the way. In twelve years they were fortunate to receive many awards.
Through our Angus cattle we have met a lot of great people, done hours of visiting and made a good living. We will continue our basic routine and never be satisfied, striving to get better and to be respected by our fellow cattlemen and, as in the beginning, make a few changes as needed.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

SPECIAL CATTLEMEN’S OFFERS AVAILABLE
AT THE 2009 IOWA BEEF EXPO

Both buyers and consignors, young and old attending the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo, which is being held February 8-15, 2009, will have the opportunity to take advantage of special “Cattlemen’s Offers” being provided at the country’s largest state beef expo.

Long time supporter of the Iowa Beef Expo, Hawkeye Breeders Service of Adel, Iowa will be offering one free semen collection on any bull that brings $2000 or more in any of the breed sales held during the week long Expo event. The bull must be presented to the Adel, Iowa collection site.

Trans Ova Genetics of Sioux Center, Iowa, will be offering to the purchaser of the High Selling Female in each breed selling 25 head or more at the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo, one free embryo flush on the female of his/her choice from his/her breeding herd and three free transfers into the owners recipients. The embryo work must be completed prior to the 2010 Iowa Beef Expo. Contact Mark Johnson or Staci Egdorf for complete details on this offer!

Muir Embroidery of Jefferson, Iowa along with Cargill Animal Nutrition of West Branch, Iowa will present specially embroidered Iowa Beef Expo Jackets to the consignors of the High Selling Bull and High Selling Female in each sale. Jackets must be ordered before the end of the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo.

Muir Embroidery of Jefferson, Iowa along with Iowa Beef Breeds Council will present specially embroidered Iowa Beef Expo Windshirts to the purchaser of the High Selling Bull and High Selling Female in each sale.

All buyers registered prior to the start of each of the breed sales held at the Iowa Beef Expo, will be eligible to win a special embroidered Iowa Beef Expo caps donated by Hawkeye Tack and Western Wear, located directly across from the Iowa State Fairgrounds. A separate drawing will be held for each of the sales scheduled during the Expo.

For more information on the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Live Animal Display Space Available
At The 2009 Iowa Beef Expo

Cattlemen attending the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo will find a tremendous Live Display of the country’s most widely promoted A.I. sires. A special aisle in the barn is set aside to allow breeders who desire to display the top individuals from their herd. Many nationally known A.I. Sires have been displayed at the Iowa Beef Expo in the past. Live Display exhibitors are not required to stay for the duration of the Iowa Beef Expo, but rather have the option to select which days they wish to be on display.

The Live Display aisle of the Iowa Beef Expo is a very significant, highly visible feature of the show. With 11 breeds represented during the shows and sales throughout the week and Expo attendance figures of over 15,000 you are encouraged to reserve your space now to take advantage of the tremendous promotional opportunities the Iowa Beef Expo has to offer.

Cost of the Live Display areas for February 8-15, 2009 is $350. Cost of the Live Display areas for any four (4) consecutive days between the dates of February 8-15, 2009 is $300. Bedding is supplied in both the open class cattle barn and the tie-outs and is included in the cost of the Live Display space. Only one company is allowed per space, and no space shall be sublet or offered for use by an exhibitor to another exhibitor. Co-owners of animals are considered as “one company” in Live Displays. The PURPOSE for the Live Display is to be a display area only, no private treaty sales are allowed.

If you are interested in a Live Display space at the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo, please contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director at 515-966-0075.

For information regarding the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release


Ken Bremer
Awarded
“Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo” Award

The Iowa Beef Breeds Council has named Ken Bremer as the recipient of the coveted “Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo” award. Ken Bremer will be receiving his award for his contribution and support of the Iowa Beef Expo, now being held for the 33rd year. Ken Bremer will be recognized and presented with an award by Iowa Beef Breeds Council at the Kick-Off Program scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2009 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the cattle barn foyer. All friends of Ken Bremer and the Iowa Beef Expo are invited to attend.


For information regarding the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Junior Steer & Heifer Show Entries Due February 1st
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

Young people interested in showing in the Junior Steer & Heifer Show at the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo should note that entries must be postmarked NO LATER than February 1st. No late entries will be accepted! The only cattle that will be allowed to enter after February 1st are heifers, which are purchased in one of the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo Sales held during the week.

Iowa Junior Beef Breeds steer and heifer exhibitors will be competing for the title and prizes which will be presented to the exhibitors of the Top 5 Supreme Champion Market Animal and the Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer at the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo. The Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Steer & Heifer show will be held the final weekend of the Iowa Beef Expo, February 14 - 15, 2009. Only Iowa residents are eligible to show in the Junior Show.

The Year-End Awards Program is scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Livestock Pavilion. For more information about IJBBA please log onto our website www.iowabeefexpo.com. 
Entries are due postmarked no later than February 1st and sent to: Sara Hunter, I.J.B.B.A. Advisor
300E 13th St Apt 3
Pella, Iowa 50219
Phone: 515.571.9620

Iowa Beef Expo Junior Show Schedule

The Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association (IJBBA) has set the final schedule for events being held in conjunction with the Junior Steer & Heifer Show at the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo. Exhibitors are reminded that entries are due postmarked NO LATER than February 1st with no late entries being accepted.

ARRIVAL TIMES: Because we will be checking in ALL junior cattle on Friday, February 13th, junior exhibitors may arrive late Thursday evening and go to the tie-outs until we can get cattle into the open class barn. We will get as many junior cattle into the barn Thursday evening as possible, however, No junior cattle will be allowed in the open class barn until the barn managers give the ok. The Open Class Barn will be closed to all IJBBA Exhibitors for sales and cleaning from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Many exhibitors will be allowed in the barn late Thursday evening, but because the Chianina Sale will be held on Thursday evening, counties assigned stalls in those aisles will not be allowed in the barn until Friday morning. Final stalling assignments will not be made available until Thursday, February 12th so please don’t call and ask for them until that time.
CHECK-IN 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13th: ALL junior cattle, purebred and crossbreds will be checked in Friday, Feb 13th beginning at 8:30 A.M. in the Livestock Pavilion. Check-in will close at 12:30 P.M. Purebred steers and heifers must bring their registration papers as well as health papers with them at the time of check-in. Commercial heifers and all steers will be weighed for class breaks.
NO FIT SHOWMANSHIP: Showmanship for all breeds, including crossbred steers, market heifers and commercial heifers will be held Friday, February 13th at 4:30 p.m in the Livestock Pavilion. It will be open to ALL Expo exhibitors. Classes will be broken into 13 and under for juniors and 14 and up for seniors, using your age as of January 1st. It is not necessary to show your animal, but you MUST BE exhibiting an animal in the 2009 Winter Expo Junior Show.

SHOW ORDER: Exhibitors and spectators can expect the following show order on February 14 – 15, 2009.

For junior entry forms, contact:
Sara Hunter
300E 13th St Apt 3
Pella IA 50219
515.571.9620

For information regarding the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Iowa Beef Expo News Release
For Immediate Release

Collegiate and 4-H/FFA Judging Contest
to be held at the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo

Des Moines, IA- The Iowa State Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion will be the site for one of the largest judging contests in the Midwest. The judging contest is scheduled to hold registration from 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. with the Judging contest beginning at 9:00 A.M. sharp February 8, 2009 opening day for the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo. The contest is open to Junior and Senior Collegiate and 4-H/FFA, teams where they will have the opportunity to test their skills. This judging contest is unique in the aspect that contestants will only evaluate classes of beef cattle. Traditional judging contests include the evaluation of beef, swine, and sheep.

Contest registration is scheduled to begin at 7:30 A.M. in the Gammon Barn, located east of the Livestock Pavilion, with the contest beginning at 9:00 A.M. sharp. The Iowa Beef Expo judging contest will consist of approximately 10 classes of breeding, market and prospect cattle. Performance data and scenarios will be included with some of the classes. 3 sets of oral reasons will be given by the 4-H/FFA division. The college teams will be divided into a senior and junior division, both divisions will give 6 sets of oral reasons. Teams will consist of 4 members and all scores count. No limit on the number of teams. Entry fees are $50 per College Team, $35 per 4-H/FFA teams and $10 per individual. This includes a lunch at no additional charge.

For More Information Contact:
Iowa Beef Expo Iowa State University Ernie Barnes
Mindy Campfield Jeff Thayne 515-223-2751
Executive Director Dept. Animal Science
515-966-75 515-294-5910



For information regarding the Iowa Beef Expo contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director 515-966-0075 or visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com.

Mark Your Calendars
the 33rd Annual Iowa Beef Expo will be held
February 8 – 15, 2009
at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa

IOWA BEEF EXPO SHOW & SALE RESULTS

Despite several snow storms, freezing rain and chilly temperatures, the Iowa Beef Expo was held February 10-17, 2008 in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds where it celebrated its 32nd Anniversary. Consignors brought an outstanding lineup to the Iowa Beef Expo with a total of 727 lots to sell for $1,759,620.00. The 2008 Iowa Beef Expo had 344 consignors from Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
The top selling bull was sold during the Charolais Sale, Lot 22, SFC Red Neck 6107 consigned by Stalcup Farms Charolais, Prescott, Iowa selling to Shepperd/Polzin Zehnoler/Holub & JK Family Farms of Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois for $15,000.00. The next top selling bull was sold on Thursday at the Iowa Angus Sale being Lot 127, ONeills Prime consigned by O’Neill Angus Farm of Logan, IA and selling for $9,500 to Loos Angus Ranch of Mitchel, NE.
The top selling female for the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo was sold during the Iowa Hereford Sale, Lot 45, STC Loaded Lady 31 consigned by St Clair Hay & Cattle of Jefferson, Iowa selling to Coulter Passwaters of Bridgeville, DE for $9,000.00. The next top selling female came out of the Charolais Sale being Lot 32, WF Sweetness 769P Tw, consigned by Wakefield Farms, New Richland, MN selling to Winter Charolais, Galena, IL for $6,750.00.

Pictures of High Sellers were taken by Diane Hamilton and are available via CD upon request.
To order picture hardcopies, contact Diane Hamilton at 641-203-3290

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Mike Nolin of Nolin Red Angus
Named 2008 Iowa Seedstock Producer of the Year

Mike Nolin of Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Iowa, has been named as Iowa’s Seedstock Producer of the Year. The coveted award, sponsored annually by the Iowa Beef Breeds Council, is being awarded to Mike Nolin on Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Expo Kick-Off Program; which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cattle barn foyer at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. All friends of Mike Nolin and the Iowa Beef Expo are invited to attend.
The Seedstock Producer of the Year is a coveted award among Iowa’s Purebred breeders. The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding cattle producers in the seedstock industry. Each Purebred Breed Association is given the opportunity to nominate one candidate for the award. Applications are reviewed by a Seedstock Committee, which gives careful consideration to producers programs in their entirety, including record keeping, industry participation and leadership, merchandising programs, selection criteria and herd improvement over time.
Mike & Dianna Nolin, Gene & Marjorie Nolin and Jessica & Wyatt Barnett own Nolin Red Angus near Monroe, Iowa. Cattle have been a part of their farm since 1881, with the Nolin family in the seedstock business for sixteen years. They currently run 40 head in their Red Angus breeding herd and have kept performance records for seventeen years.
Leadership positions that Mike has been involved with include the Iowa Beef Breeds Council where he serves as the current President has been a Past President and has 6 years on the Executive Council, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association being on the Past Board of Directors, and the Jasper County Township Director. Mike is a member of the Iowa Red Angus Association and serves as the current President, has been a Past Junior Advisor, established the junior program and organized two National Junior Shows. Mike has also been involved with the National Cattlemen’s Association, American Red Angus Association, Fairview Township Trustee, Iowa Red Angus Expo Committee, he has hosted two Iowa Red Angus Junior Field Days, helped organize National Junior Show at the Iowa State Fair, served as the 2006 Red Angus Beef Superintendent at the Iowa State Fair, Missouri State Red Angus Association, Red Angus Brainstorm Session in Denver, CO, past 4-H Leader and serves on the Iowa State University Advisory Council for the Dean of Agriculture as the Beef Representative.

In their own words here is a brief historical review of their seedstock operation:

The farm that we live and operate on was purchased by the Nolin family in 1881. Mike and Dianna began farming in 1980 and were able to move from Des Moines to Monroe, back to the family farm, in 1987, and purchased our first cattle in 1988, and two Red Angus heifers in 1990. We had six different breeds over several years, and during this time learned that Red Angus were easy to keep and maintain, especially with full-time occupations off the farm. Gradually we phased out the other breeds and increased our numbers of Red Angus. Nolin Red Angus began selling more breeding stock every year. Once a year we review our operation in order to evaluate what went well and what needs to be done better to achieve our goals. One goal is that each animal be marketable. We sell 75% of our bull calves as bulls, and in order to do this, breeding decisions are of the utmost importance, due to the number of cows in our herd. In our breed, we are selling the same number of bulls as several Iowa breeders that have 100+ cows. In 2001 we started a hormone-free beef business to have a place for any cattle that were not up to our breeding standards. We have been getting 40 cents over Nebraska carcass price, and have sold out every year. Our goal is to raise cattle that are accepted by our commercial customers and ultimately allow them to succeed in their enterprises.

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SPECIAL CATTLEMEN’S OFFERS AVAILABLE
AT THE 2008 IOWA BEEF EXPO

Both buyers and consignors, young and old attending the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo, which is being held February 10-17, 2008, will have the opportunity to take advantage of special “Cattlemen’s Offers” being provided at the country’s largest state beef expo.
Long time supporter of the Iowa Beef Expo, Hawkeye Breeders Service of Adel, Iowa will be offering one free semen collection on any bull that brings $2000 or more in any of the breed sales held during the week long Expo event. The bull must be presented to the Adel, Iowa collection site.
Trans Ova Genetics of Sioux Center, Iowa, will be offering to the purchaser of the High Selling Female in each breed selling 25 head or more at the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo, one free embryo flush on the female of his/her choice from his/her breeding herd and three free transfers into the owners recipients. The embryo work must be completed prior to the 2009 Iowa Beef Expo. Contact Mark Johnson or Staci Egdorf for complete details on this offer!
Muir Embroidery of Jefferson, Iowa along with Cargill Animal Nutrition of West Branch, Iowa will present specially embroidered Iowa Beef Expo Jackets to the consignors of the High Selling Bull and High Selling Female in each sale. Jackets must be ordered before the end of the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo.
All buyers registered prior to the start of each of the Breed Sales and Replacement Commercial Heifer Sale held at the Iowa Beef Expo, will be eligible for specially embroidered Iowa Beef Expo caps donated by Hawkeye Tack and Western Wear, located directly across from the Iowa State Fairgrounds. A separate drawing will be held for each of the sales scheduled during the Expo.

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Live Animal Display Space Available
At The 2008 Iowa Beef Expo

Cattlemen attending the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo will find a tremendous Live Display of the country’s most widely promoted A.I. sires. A special aisle in the barn is set aside to allow breeders who desire to display the top individuals from their herd. Many nationally known A.I. Sires have been displayed at the Iowa Beef Expo in the past. Live Display exhibitors are not required to stay for the duration of the Iowa Beef Expo, but rather have the option to select which days they wish to be on display.
The Live Display aisle of the Iowa Beef Expo is a very significant, highly visible feature of the show. With 11 breeds represented during the shows and sales throughout the week and Expo attendance figures of over 15,000 you are encouraged to reserve your space now to take advantage of the tremendous promotional opportunities the Iowa Beef Expo has to offer.
Cost of the Live Display areas for February 10-17, 2008 is $325. Cost of the Live Display areas for any four (4) consecutive days between the dates of February 10-17, 2008 are $250. Bedding is supplied in both the open class cattle barn and the tie-outs and is included in the cost of the Live Display space. Only one company is allowed per space, and no space shall be sublet or offered for use by an exhibitor to another exhibitor. Co-owners of animals are considered as “one company” in Live Displays. The PURPOSE for the Live Display is to be a display area only, no private treaty sales are allowed.
If you are interested in a Live Display space at the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo, please contact: Mindy Campfield, Expo Director at 515-966-0075.

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Melford “Jay” Sheley
Awarded
“Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo” Award

The Iowa Beef Breeds Council has named Melford “Jay” Sheley as the recipient of the coveted “Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo” award. Jay Sheley will be receiving his award for his contribution and support of the Iowa Beef Expo, now being held for the 32nd year. Jay Sheley will be recognized and presented with an award by Iowa Beef Breeds Council at the Kick-Off Program scheduled for Monday, February 11, 2008 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the cattle barn foyer. All friends of Jay Sheley and the Iowa Beef Expo are invited to attend.

Past council president Marshall Ruble commended Sheley for his dedication and echoed Woiwood’s sentiment that he is “very deserving” of the award.

“Jay has been on that council for a long time and he’s from the old school of honesty and integrity—you don’t find that in a lot of people these days,” Woiwood said. “Some people like to be nominated for political reasons or to advance themselves, but Jay is one of those guys who isn’t in it for himself, or even his breed, but for everyone else and for every breed. He’s more deserving of this than somebody who raises a lot of cattle. In all those years, he’s put his heart and soul into the council and the Brangus board.”

Despite helping pave the way for other Brangus producers in Iowa and volunteering with the area Brangus association and Iowa Beef Breeds Council, 81-year-old Sheley was shocked to find out he had won the prestigious award. “I could not believe they would even consider me,” he said. “My mouth fell open. I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me. Everybody said, Nope.’ I’m very humbled by this and when anyone gets an award like this, you think that there could’ve been people more deserving than me. I had been involved with the council for quite a while, so I must have made an impact.”

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Junior Steer & Heifer Show Entries Due February 1st
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

Young people interested in showing in the Junior Steer & Heifer Show at the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo should note that entries must be postmarked NO LATER than February 1st. No late entries will be accepted! The only cattle that will be allowed to enter after February 1st are heifers, which are purchased in one of the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo Sales held during the week.

Iowa Junior Beef Breeds steer and heifer exhibitors will be competing for the title and prizes which will be presented to the exhibitors of the Top 5 Supreme Champion Market Animal and the Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer at the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo. The Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Steer & Heifer show will be held the final weekend of the Iowa Beef Expo, February 16 - 17, 2008. Only Iowa residents are eligible to show in the Junior Show.

The Year-End Awards Program is scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m. in the Livestock Pavilion. For more information about IJBBA please log onto our website www.iowabeefexpo.com. 
Entries are due postmarked no later than February 1st and sent to:
       Jodi Breniman, I.J.B.B.A. Advisor
       1305 Glenwood Terrace
       Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
       Phone: 641-752-0982

Iowa Beef Expo Junior Show Schedule

The Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association (IJBBA) has set the final schedule for events being held in conjunction with the Junior Steer & Heifer Show at the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo. Exhibitors are reminded that entries are due postmarked NO LATER than February 1st with no late entries being accepted.

ARRIVAL TIMES: Because we will be checking in ALL junior cattle on Friday, February 15th, junior exhibitors may arrive late Thursday evening and go to the tie-outs until we can get cattle into the open class barn. We will get as many junior cattle into the barn Thursday evening as possible, however, No junior cattle will be allowed in the open class barn until the barn managers give the ok. The Open Class Barn will be closed to all IJBBA Exhibitors for sales and cleaning from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Many exhibitors will be allowed in the barn late Thursday evening, but because the Chianina Sale will be held on Thursday evening, counties assigned stalls in those aisles will not be allowed in the barn until Friday morning. Final stalling assignments will not be made available until Thursday, February 14th so please don’t call and ask for them until that time.
CHECK-IN 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on FRIDAY FEB 15: ALL junior cattle, purebred and crossbreds will be checked in Friday, Feb 15th beginning at 8:30 A.M. in the Livestock Pavilion. Check-in will close at 12:30 P.M. Purebred steers and heifers must bring their registration papers as well as health papers with them at the time of check-in. Commercial heifers and all steers will be weighed for class breaks.
NO FIT SHOWMANSHIP: Showmanship for all breeds, including crossbred steers, market heifers and commercial heifers will be held Friday, February 15th at 4:30 p.m in the Livestock Pavilion. It will be open to ALL Expo exhibitors. Classes will be broken into 13 and under for juniors and 14 and up for seniors, using your age as of January 1st. It is not necessary to show your animal, but you MUST BE exhibiting an animal in the 2008 Winter Expo Junior Show.

SHOW ORDER: Exhibitors and spectators can expect the following show order on February 16 – 17, 2008.

For junior entry forms, contact:
Jodi Breniman
1305 Glenwood Terrace
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-752-0982

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Collegiate and 4-H/FFA Judging Contest
to be held at the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo

Des Moines, IA- The Iowa State Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion will be the site for one of the largest judging contests in the Midwest. The judging contest is scheduled to hold registration from 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. with the Judging contest beginning at 9:00 A.M. sharp February 10, 2008 opening day for the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo. The contest is open to Junior and Senior Collegiate and 4-H/FFA, teams where they will have the opportunity to test their skills. This judging contest is unique in the aspect that contestants will only evaluate classes of beef cattle. Traditional judging contests include the evaluation of beef, swine, and sheep.

Contest registration is scheduled to begin at 7:30 A.M. in the Gammon Barn, located east of the Livestock Pavilion, with the contest beginning at 9:00 A.M. sharp. The Iowa Beef Expo judging contest will consist of approximately 10 classes of breeding, market and prospect cattle. Performance data and scenarios will be included with some of the classes. 3 sets of oral reasons will be given by the 4-H/FFA division. The college teams will be divided into a senior and junior division, both divisions will give 6 sets of oral reasons. Teams will consist of 4 members and all scores count. No limit on the number of teams. Entry fees are $50 per College Team, $35 per 4-H/FFA teams and $10 per individual. This includes a lunch at no additional charge.

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Mark Your Calendars
the 32nd Annual Iowa Beef Expo will be held
February 10 – 17, 2008
at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa

Mike Nolin, the Iowa Beef Breeds Council President has announced the dates for the upcoming Iowa Beef Expo to be February 10 – 17, 2008. The 32nd Annual Iowa Beef Expo will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. Plans are well underway and we are anticipating one of the best shows ever with breed sales, shows and one of the nation’s largest junior show.

The Iowa Beef Expo will feature the Simmental, Charolais, Shorthorn, Red Angus, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Salers, Angus, Polled Hereford, Hereford, Maine Anjou and Chianina Sales. If you would like to consign cattle to the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo please complete a consignor inquiry at www.iowabeefexpo.com. The Iowa Beef Expo will also hold the Commercial Tradeshow where it offers seedstock producers, commercial producers, feedlot operators and other agriculturalists the best opportunity to see all that technology has to offer their program. The Commercial Tradeshow features a full array of the finest livestock equipment, genetic companies and livestock services available. The Iowa Beef Expo will feature the Live Display Aisle, which is an elite live cattle display area. Cattlemen will have the opportunity to display their bull prospects or donor females or promote their upcoming sales to reach seedstock, commercial and club calf producers in one location. The Iowa Beef Expo will conclude the week with the Iowa Beef Expo Junior Steer and Heifer Show.

February 10 – 17, 2008 reflects the traditional second Sunday in February starting date for the show. The Iowa Beef Expo is a function of the Iowa Beef Breeds Council (IBBC) representing the states purebred seedstock cattle producers. The vitality of the IBBC comes from its spirit of cooperation among the individual breed associations and their commitment to Iowa’s purebred beef cattle industry. For further information about the Iowa Beef Expo please contact Mindy Trede-Campfield at 515-966-0075 or we invite you to visit our website at www.iowabeefexpo.com to learn more about the 2008 Iowa Beef Expo.