February 3 - Black Hills Stock Show Limousin Sale, Rapid City, SD
*SDLA social/banquet and benefit auction - Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 pm - Ramkota Hotel.
February 11 - Treftz Limousin Production Sale, Aberdeen, SD
February 21 - Bar JZ Ranches Annual Sale, Onida, SD
February 23 - Symens Brothers 32nd Annual Sale, Amherst, SD
February 24 - Wieczorek Limousin 32nd Annual Bull Sale, Corsica, SD
March 16 - Schott Limousin Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Mobridge, SD
March 31 - Bruner Limousin Annual Sale, Madison, SD
April 7 - Ludens Family Limousin Annual Sale, Viborg, SD
April 11 - Peterson's L7Bar Limousin Annual Bull Sale, Pukwana, SD
April 14 - ROM'N Limousin Annual Bull Sale, Madison, SD
South Dakota Limousin Association Board Members
Feel free to contact any of the following board members with questions or concerns regarding the state association.
Kyle Stern - President Amanda Radke –- Vice President
16782 432nd Ave. Garden City, SD 57236 24459 412th Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301
605-881-9344 / kdstern_itctel.com 605-999-4300 / www.nolzlimousin.com
Adam Nielson - Treasurer Glenn Treftz - Secretary
20120 450th Ave. Arlington, SD 57212 12510 370th Ave. Wetonka, SD 57481
605-203-0733 / romnlimo_msn.com 605-226-2542 / treftz_nvc.net
Warren Symens - Director Ryan Vig - Director
41547 115th St. Amherst, SD 57421 18203 Opal Road Opal, SD 57758
605-237-2127 / symens_venturecomm.net 605-515-0005 / diesel_gwtc.net
The member directory is open to all members who have paid their $35 annual membership dues, and will include e-mail addresses and links to member web sites. Membership is also open to out-of-state breeders. To list your operation in the directory, contact Glenn Treftz.
The South Dakota Limousin Association Board of Directors: (FR) Kyle Stern of Garden City, president; Amanda Radke of Mitchell, vice-president; Glenn Treftz of Wetonka, secretary; Adam Nielson of Arlington, treasurer. (BR) Ryan Vig of Newell and Warren Symens of Amherst, directors.
North American Limousin Foundation Recognizes Commercial Producer of the Year
Astute marketing and a commitment to customer service and quality helped earn the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) Commercial Producer of the Year award for H&T Cattle Company of Rapid City, SD. The ranch is comprised of Harold and Judy Bies, their son Travis and his family, and their daughter Donna and her family. The family enterprise topped a field of eight nominees. Jerry Wulf of Wulf Limousin Farms presented the award Jan. 9 during the NALF Annual Banquet/Member Social at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo.
The Bies commitment to quality shows throughout their operation. They strive to produce cattle that excel from the pasture to the plate, and work to obtain the feedlot and carcass data which they use as a tool to maximize their bull selection, said Joe Epperly, direcort of commercial marketing of NALF.
Nestled near the Black Hills of western South Dakota, the operations 1,100 head of Limousin-Angus cross cows graze on both deeded land and Forest Service land. H&T is a true Bies family operation. The partnership consists of Harold and wife Judy, and son Travis along with wife Deanna. Harold and Judys daughter, Donna and husband Dean Klapperich, assist with ranching operations along with Travis and Deannas children.
Consistent proven genetics from top Limousin herds have allowed H&T to pursue the all-natural niche market. Through careful genetic selection for high maternal and growth EPDs, H&T is still able to wean a heavy calf in late September, even without growth implants. By following strict all-natural protocol, this provides them access to specific, value-added markets. Routine vaccinations are still administered, but no implants or antibiotic. Travis explains, We believe we have to the most dollars out of every calf. Managing our calves the all-natural way is just one more marketing tool to try and increase their value. They calve in open pastures and retain their own replacements so an emphasis is put on maternal characteristics and calving ease.
H&T markets their steer calves and non-replacement heifers just after weaning through either Superior Livestock Auctions or direct sales to feeders. They maintain contact with the feeders to assess their calves ability in the feedlot and on the rail. H&T has also retained ownership through the feeding stage to capture added value and to better understand their cattles performance.
H&T understand the value of information at marketing time as they rigorously document their cowherds genetic and health records. The also age and source verify their calves each year using IMI Globals verification system. In addition, H&T is certified for the non-hormone treated market (NHTC), qualifying their cattle to sell into the European Union. Selling their calves with this verified information has enabled them to receive premiums. They also participate in the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) program, which allows them to enter the market for Whole Foods and other exclusive retail stores. The commitment to information and an extensive individual identification system have allowed them to assess their cow herd in a more intensive manner. This allows for more scientific culling and a more targeted bull selection.
Jerry Wulf of Wulf Limousin in Morris, Minn. characterizes H&T as the perfect commercial customer. In his presentation speech, Jerry stated, they are always hungry for information and ways to improve, which yields a better product every time. A consistent quality hybrid product is a focus for this operation and their dedication to information and enhanced marketing have made them one of the most successful operations in the country.
Juniors Take Part in Spotlight Show
South Dakota juniors gathered in Huron July 22-24, 2011 for the annual Summer Spotlight Show. This show is designed to highlight South Dakotas youth involved in livestock and provide them with opportunities to showcase their talent.
In addition to the livestock shows, it was also the site of the state 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, the South Dakota Youth Beef Ambassador Contest and the 4-H Livestock STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) speech contest.
The All-Breeds Beef Summer Spotlight Show was held Saturday, July 23 and was judged by Blake Bloomberg of Stillwater, OK.
Juniors Coach Legislators in Prep for Showmanship Contest
South Dakota Junior Limousin members Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, Jill Stern of Garden City, and Lexi and Cade Opeheim of Mound City were among the group of 16 4-H and FFA members who gave a group of legislators a crash course in beef cattle showmanship. The competition took place during the 2011 South Dakota State Fair.
This is the 3rd year that the Legislative Beef Show has been held. The event pairs legislators with a youth livestock exhibitor from their district. The youth coaches prepared the animals for the competition and gave the legislators tips on showing the animals.
Peter Nielson, assistant director for 4-H/Youth Development for the SD Cooperative Extension Service said, This opportunity allows legislators and our youth to converse about the future of our state with an understanding of their projects along with a little bit of friendly competition. The awareness that is created through the interactions at this event spotlights youth leadership and their involvement in our states top industry agriculture.
The Legislative Showmanship Competition is a joint project between 4-H, FFA and the SD Department of Agriculture.
Winter Show Deadlines
The deadline for the Black Hills Stock Show/Sale in Rapid City and the Red Carpet Show/Sale in Sioux Falls is November 15, 2011. The Red Carpet Show and Sale, held at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds, will take place Thursday, January 26, 2012 with the show at 9:30 a.m., sale following at 2:45 p.m. and the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale, located at the convention center, will take place Friday, February 3, 2012, show at 8:00 a.m. and sale at 1:00 p.m.
Contact Chisum Peterson at 605/234-4214 for more information
South Dakota Junior Special Results
Cory Schraug of Marion, SD judged the South Dakota Junior Special Show following the open Limousin show at the South Dakota State Fair September 2, 2011 in Huron. A total of 12 juniors exhibited their Limousin cattle at the show.
The champion and reserve champion females from the open show repeated as grand champion and reserve grand champion females in the junior show. Congratulations to Chelsea Albright for exhibiting the grand champion female and to Alexa Montagne for taking home the reserve champion banner.
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