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Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest entries due May 25 American Angus Auxiliary contest displays junior members’ kitchen skills. Entries are open for the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored 41st All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest. All interested contestants must enter by May 25. The contest will be held July 2 at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Madison, Wis. The Cook-Off Contest provides an opportunity for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members to display their knowledge of the beef industry and skills in the kitchen while enjoying friendly competition with fellow participants. All contestants must be members of the NJAA and each team must consist of two to six members of a state junior Angus association. NJAA members taking part in the presentation portion of the 2023 All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest. “We are excited to host and celebrate the 41st All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest, which serves as the oldest NJAS educational contest,” said Anne Lampe, American Angus Auxiliary beef education committee co-chair. “I am always amazed at the creative ways NJAA members put recipes, presentations and skits together to educate consumers about Certified Angus Beef®.” This annual contest encourages NJAA members from each state to gather their best recipes, prepare a Certified Angus Beef® beef dish and perform a skit to entertain and educate the audience. The cuts selected for this year’s contest are as follows: the steak division is Baseball Steak (Sirloin), the roast division is Chuck Flap and the other category is Frankfurters. The contest consists of three age categories: 8-13, 14-17 and 18-21. All ages will be determined as of January 1. Mixed teams may be entered but will be classified by the oldest member of the team. The contest will be judged by a panel of three judges. Winners in showmanship, recipe and overall excellence will be awarded special prizes. Rules and the online entry form are available on angusauxiliry.com. For contest questions contact Anne Lampe at 620-874-4273 or amlampe.al@gmail.com or Anne Patton Schubert at 502-477-2663. –   Written by Staff, Angus Communications

These sponsorships will help to financially support the Junior and Open Indiana Preview Show with facility rental, bedding, awards and the fellowship meal. Diamond - $200 This sponsorship includes a 2 x 3 banner displaying your farm/ranch logo. The banners will be displayed around the show ring. At the conclusion of the show the IPS committee will store the banners for subsequent years if the farm/ranch chooses to sponsor again. All sponsors will be recognized in the show program, on IAA social media and announced during the show. Emerald - $100 This sponsorship is for Champion/Reserve Champion winners. All sponsors will be recognized in the show program, on IAA social media and announced during the show. The sponsor will be able to select which Champion/Reserve Champion winners in either the Junior or Open show. Pearl Sponsorship- $50.00 This general IPS sponsorship will include being recognized in the show program, on IAA social media and announced during the show. Download form below. Please return the form & make your check payable to: Indiana Angus Association Mark in the Memo: IPS 2024 Mail to:           Melanie Ritz 5118 N Co Rd 100 E Seymour, IN 47272

Diamond Stockdale Angus Sunrise Sunset Farm Pilgrim Angus Brock Farms Angus Cattle ECI Seeds LLC Donor Solutions, Inc Dieckmann Cattle Knott’s Landing Angus Schrader Farms Joe Horstman, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Emerald Meadow Lake Angus Fredenburg Cattle Mirror Lake Angus Sommers Angus Farm Pipe Creek Angus Innis Farms Pearl Coverdale Angus McClarnon Stock Farm Clock Angus Farms Tuggle Farms Interested in sponsorship for this year's Indiana Preview Show? Read more here!

Jacob Wickard, Greenfield, Ind., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Wickard is the 17-year-old son of Chris and Julia Wickard and attends Eastern Hancock High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Indiana Junior Angus Association, where he serves as secretary. He has participated in local, state and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Wickard was a voting delegate in 2022 and 2023. He also participated in the 2022 Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference and the 2023 Raising the Bar conference. The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle. The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide. — Written by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

Angus exhibitors led 172 entries at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic (MAJAC) Regional Preview Show, March 8-10 in Harrisonburg, Va. Stephen Patton, Frankfort, Ind., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Bred-and-owned Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Pipe Creek Maid 623 won bred-and-owned reserve junior champion heifer at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic (MAJAC) Regional Preview Show, March 8-10 in Harrisonburg, Va. Ethan Miller, Gaston, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images. Grand Champion Owned Female Seldom Rest Cassandra 3009 won grand champion owned female at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic (MAJAC) Regional Preview Show, March 8-10 in Harrisonburg, Va. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the January 2023 daughter of KR Casino 6243. She first claimed junior champion - division 2. Stephen Patton, Frankfort, Ind., evaluated the 172 entries. Photo by Next Level Images. To read more and see a complete list of winners, visit the American Angus Association site here.

Indiana Juniors would like to sell sponsorship on the 2024 Junior National T-shirts. For $25 you can list your farm name (no logos) on the back of the shirt to show your support for the Indiana Juniors. The money raised will help cover the cost of the shirts and stall cards for Junior Nationals. Thanks for supporting Indiana Junior Angus Members! Click below to download form. Money and Info Due June 1st! Make Checks Payable to: Indiana Junior Angus Association Mail Check to: Deanna Hofing 7343 Masten Rd. Coatesville, IN 46121

The Northwest Indiana Angus Show is June 1, 2024 at Marshall County Fairground, Argos, IN. Click below to download the entry form. Send Entries To: Peggy Haag 17314 6th Road Plymouth, IN  46563 Contact – Dennis Dolph 574-274-8941; Chad Haag 574-930-6489; Peggy Haag 574-850-7917

Jeff Sherfield of Spencer, Indiana, was elected Region I vice president of the Federation of State Beef Councils during CattleCon24, held Jan. 31-Feb. 2, in Orlando, Florida. Sherfield will represent 17 states during his three-year term. A Purdue University graduate, Sherfield and his family own Fescue Farms. Sherfield is active in the cattle industry at the local, state and national levels, having served as director with the Owen-Monroe Cattlemen’s Association as well as in leadership roles with both the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Indiana Beef Council. Sherfield is also actively engaged with the Indiana Angus Association. Read full Hoosier Ag Today article here.

To see the 2024 Southern Indiana Angus Association Sale Catalog click the button below. The 2024 Southern Indiana Angus Association Sale is Saturday, April 6, in Little York, IN. at 1 PM.

2024 Directory Cover Logos Pilgrim Angus Shadymere Angus Pipe Creek Angus Jerry Ott Angus Dawson Angus Wickard Livestock Innis Farms Ritz Angus Coverdale Angus Carmichael Angus CarDon/Bloom Family Angus Thompson Family Angus Sankey Angus Junior T-Shirts Right Sleeve: Angus Live Left Sleeve: Joe Horstman Junior Semen: OHL Revelation 0187B Brandon Waterman Indiana Angus News: Cover & Full Page Ad May 2024: Brandywine Cattle and Deer August 2024: Dawson Angus October 2024: Fescue Farms Jan/Feb. 2025: Mehaffey Angus Mar/Apr 2025: Southern Indiana Angus Association Indiana Angus News: Back Quarter Page May 2024 Factory Direct Sale August 2024: Crossroad Connections Sale October 2024: Ritz Angus Jan./Feb. 2025: Dawson Angus Mar./Apr. 2025: Howell Family Cattle Co. Indiana Angus Directory: Preferred Advertisements Center 2 Page Spread: Pipe Creek Angus Inside Front Cover: Dawson Angus Back Cover: Howell Family Cattle Co. Inside Back Cover: American Angus Hall of Fame Opposite Inside Front Cover: Fall Classic Opposite Inside Back Cover: Pilgrim Angus Opposite Table of Contents: Coverdale Angus Opposite Special Events: Factory Direct Sale Opposite Index of Advertisers: Wilson Angus

Indiana Angus Association 2024 Annual Banquet Saturday, March 9, 2024 Stookey’s Restaurant Thorntown, IN 6:00pm- Dinner, Banquet and Auction Welcome- Clint Coverdale Prayer- Loren Wilson National Board Update- Loren Wilson Indiana Angus Association Scholarship winners- Presentation by Kevin Swaim to -Jacob Wickard,( Purdue) Jordyn Wickard ( Purdue), Hunter Royer ( Oklahoma State) Awards- Krista Stillwell presented awards in the absence of Past President Steve Patton who was out of state judging a cattle show. Indiana Angus Queen, Allie Howell helped pass out the awards. Past President’s Award- Brandon and Mary Ann Waterman Jim Singleton Show Heifer Award-Karson Patton SK Patton Angus Family of the Year- Dr. Larry, Jane & Joe Horstman Indiana State Fair Awards- Champion Steer, Weston Haag and Reserve Champion Steer Jack Stillwell Indiana Royalty Speech- Queen Allie Howell presented her speech. After awards were presented, we proceeded with our auction. Items were auctioned off for the Indiana Junior Angus Association, the Indiana Angus News, the Indiana Angus Directory, followed by a semen auction.

Indiana Angus Association Director’s Meeting March 9, 2024 4:00 pm Stookey’s Family Restaurant Thorntown, IN Welcome- Clint Coverdale called the meeting to order at 4:11 pm and thanked everyone for coming. Those in attendance were: Clint Coverdale- President, Joe Horstman- President Elect, Carla Dawson, Vice President, Melanie Ritz- Treasurer, Julie Innis- Secretary- Directors- Jerry Ott, Loran Wilson, Jim Lindley, Les Carmichael, Sandy Carmichael, Dr. Phil Howell, Paul Hart, Jeff Innis, Kevin Swaim, Dr. Randy Bush, Kevin Newman, Dr. Bruce Lamb, Other- Brandon Waterman, Pam Ott, Kathy Wilson, Linda Lindley, Liz Jensen, Deanna Hofing, Krista Stillwell Secretary’s Report-Julie Innis presented the report in hard copy. Jeff Innis made a motion to accept the report as presented. The motion was 2nd by Dr. Phil Howell The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. Treasurer's Report- Melanie Ritz reviewed the hard copy report. see attached. This report is missing funds from Bob Dragani. We are missing $5368.31 for the Jr. account. $15902.21 needs to be added to our general fund. Melanie has corresponded with Bob several times and Bob indicated he will be sending checks as soon as possible. Liz Jensen made a motion to approve the report as presented the motion was 2 nd Dr. Phil Howell The motion was voted on motion passed unanimously. Budget & Finance Report- Kevin Swaim reported- see attached- He clarified the $250.00 for champion showmanship award for Preview, Beef Congress, and State Fair from the Ken Torr Fund. He shared that this money has been deposited into our general fund and we will use these funds for the next 15 years to pay out these awards. He also explained the misc. expense addition is partially for the meal expense at the Preview Show if needed. There was a change on the Ken Torr line item from $250.00 to $500.00 Jerry Ott moved to accept the budget as amended the motion was 2nd by Joe Horstman. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. Activities & Show Report-Clint Coverdale reported our Preview Show is in the process of being planned. We just received premium money from AAA. We will do the Showman app again; entries open April 1st - June 1st Date of the show will be Father’s Day weekend. West Central wants to continue helping sponsor the Fellowship meal. The WCIA has voted to donate $500.00 to help offset the costs of this Fellowship meal. Membership Report-Liz Jensen reported that membership mailings should go out this next week. She is emailing members forms as well. She would like us to consider having a membership drive with some kind of incentive to join. April 10th is the deadline to get your name in the directory. History Report-Kevin Swaim announced there are no historic awards to pass out tonight’s banquet. Long Range Planning- no report Communication Report- Krista Stillwell reported the Indiana News for March has just been sent out. The next two issues are the most heavily advertised in. She explained how important this auction is for our Directory to support it financially. She will be billing for the 1st two issues next week. The deadline for advertisements in the Directory is later in April. Logo’s spots for the front page is limited to 15 spots- at $100.00 each. Annual Meeting- Clint Coverdale reported our participation was down a little this year, most likely due to not having historic herd awards. Auxiliary Report- Carla Dawson reported for the Auxiliary and reminded everyone April 20th is the Spring Luncheon for the Aux. She shared they are working to improve scholarship applications and increase the number of students who apply. Kathy Wilson and Carla will be going the Women Connected Conference in Wooster OH this year National Board Report- Loran Wilson reported bull sales are way up everywhere. The average bull selling price is $6973.00 nationally, which is up $800.00 from last year. He explained the Angus Link registration was cumbersome to enroll originally but AAA has outsourced to IMI and they have streamlined the process. Currently, 210,000 feeders have been enrolled this past year. Jr. Report- Deanna Hofing reported for the Juniors and explained they were discussing plans for Preview and the National show. The NJAA show is in Wisconsin this year. The fairgrounds there will not allow you to bring food in or cook in the barn. She announced that Eastern Regional in 2025 will be held in Louisiana and 2026 in New York State. If we want to be considered for 2027, we must submit a letter asking for approval Old Business-Clint Coverdale asked directors and members if we wanted to pursue an application to host the Eastern Regional in 2027. Krista volunteered to draft a letter of interest showcasing what we have to offer. Dr. Randy Bush moved we pursue this opportunity Kevin Swaim 2nd the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. New Business-Julie Innis reviewed director’s lists for the districts. Joe Horstman proposed an option for fundraising. He has access to a semen tank and would like to sell tickets for chances to win this tank. He offered to pay for the initial cost of the tank to at a discounted price. There was discussion regarding multiple opportunities of where and how we could sell tickets. Les Carmichael asked if we had an idea of what it would cost us to host an Eastern National. At this time we did not. Kevin Newman moved we proceed with the semen tank purchase and fundraiser. The motion was 2nd by Carla Dawson to raffle off the semen tank at the Preview as well online and wrap it up the raffle at the end of the State Fair. Krista Stillwell is going to make sure we have all in place with the Indiana Gaming Commission to conduct such a raffle. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. Announcements-NWIA sale is April 7th and they would love to have great attendance. Dr. Howell moved we adjourn the meeting the motion was 2nd by Melanie Ritz. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.