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Each year, the Angus Foundation supports tomorrow’s beef leaders by sponsoring one individual to represent the Angus breed at the Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). The educational event, spearheaded by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is planned for May 30 to June 6, 2024. Applications for the Angus Foundation’s spot on the trip can be found on the Angus Foundation website and are due Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. YCC is a program developed for up-and-coming cattle producers who are interested in seeing every part of the supply chain from production to marketing, to Capitol Hill. The primary objective is to develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and women and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry while building their professional network. — Adapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications. See full article here. Apply by Jan. 10 to be considered as the Angus Foundation-sponsored representative. For more information and to download the application, visit AngusFoundation.org.

The next SIAA meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 9, at Pewter Hall in Brownstown. The meal will be served at 6:00 pm and the meeting will follow around 6:50. Howell Cattle Company will be presenting the program.

Angus exhibitors led 87 entries at the 2023 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, October 21 in Kansas City, Mo. Frank Jackson, Mitchell, S.D., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Core Annie Lu 24K 230K won reserve junior champion heifer at the 2023 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Oct. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images. Junior Heifer Calf Champion KCC GTC Annie Lu 3201 won junior heifer calf champion at the 2023 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Oct. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. Hadley Hendrickson, Farmland, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images.

Angus exhibitors led 95 entries at the 2023 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, October 6 in Harrisburg, Pa. Lindsey Grimes Hall, Hillsboro, Ohio, evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Female Core Annie Lu 24K 230K won grand champion female at the 2023 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Oct. 6 in Harrisburg, Pa. Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind., owns the January 2022 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. She earlier won junior champion. Lindsey Grimes Hall, Hillsboro, Ohio, evaluated the 95 entries. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photography.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Melsheimer family upon the loss of SIAA Member, Mel Melsheimer. Obituary from Boultinghouse Funeral Home Tennyson, IN- Life-long educator, avid adventurer, and beloved husband and uncle Melvin (Mel) Melsheimer went on more adventures than most of us could in 100 lifetimes. Mel passed away on October 19th, 2023, at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by parents Arnold and Beth Melsheimer and siblings: Linda, Larry, and Nina. He is survived by his best friend and the love of his life, Joan Melsheimer, and brother Ivan. Mel joined the Navy and went on to pursue a master’s degree in education. Melvin was a dedicated teacher, FFA leader, and agricultural enthusiast. He had a passion for seeing the world, going on as many adventures as he could, and spending time with the people that he loved. A visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until 5 P.M. CST, on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home - Youngblood Chapel, 36 E Market St., Chrisney, IN 47611. To allow Mel’s dedication to the FFA and his students to live on, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Heritage Hills Scholarship Foundation.

West Central Indiana Angus Association Members, see the following message from Amy Liebrandt: Our WCIAA Annual Holiday/Election Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Stookey’s Restaurant in downtown Thorntown, IN. (125 East Main Street). We will meet at 6:00pm EST (fellowship/pay 2024 dues), Dutch Treat Dinner will be at 6:30pm. Please be mindful that gratuity is NOT included. Guest speaker Jeff Sherfield will be speaking on behalf of the IBCA on markets and livestock marketing. A very short business meeting and elections will be held after dinner. Please plan to join us for a great meal and an enjoyable evening. Spouses and guests are more than welcome to attend. You can also renew your WCIAA Membership for 2024 if you wish to that evening. Reservations are required – to efficiently plan for meal and seating needs. Please let Amy Liebrandt know by Monday, November 13, 2023 how many people from your party will be attending. Contact Amy at ashwillfarms@yahoo.com or text/call her cell 765-918-2976. We look forward to seeing you on November 18th!

SIAA dues for the new fiscal year are due. The membership form may be completed and brought to the SIAA meeting tonight, October 12, or you may mail it, along with your dues, to Melanie Ritz at the address indicated on the form. Information for tonight's meeting: Thursday, Oct. 12, at Pewter Hall, 850 W Sweet St, Brownstown IN A buffet meal, at your expense, will be served at 6:00 pm and the meeting will begin around 6:50 pm. The guest speaker for the evening will be Chris McBurney from New Castle, KY, and he will be talking about cattle handling equipment. The goal is to be finished around 8:00 pm. Membership information: There are two levels of membership. Regular membership is $20, or you may include your farm on the SIAA page of the Indiana Angus News, mailed out and posted on the Indiana Angus website five times a year, for $80. If you want to be included in the ad, please note that your dues must be paid by January.

American Angus Assn. Announces the Ten Indiana Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Indiana recorded a total of 811 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. The 10 top recorders in Indiana are: Stewart Select Angus LLC, Greensburg Oesterling Angus, Batesville Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City SCF Small, Otterbein Dieckmann Cattle, Greensburg Timothy Book Farms, Greenville Doug & Maxine Gerber, Richmond Cody & Lindsay Sankey, Economy Gutwein Angus, Francesville Spencerville Farms, Spencerville. Angus breeders across the nation in 2023 registered 300,761 head of Angus cattle. “Our Association members lead the industry in adopting new technology and breeding the most problem-free cattle for their customers,” McCully said. “Cattlemen across the country continue to find registered Angus seedstock are the most profitable option for their herd.” ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving nearly 22,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. The Association provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers. For more information about Angus cattle and the Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.

Angus exhibitors led their entries at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair Angus Show, August 26 in Louisville, Ky. Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., evaluated the competitors before naming champions. Reserve Grand Champion Bull Destinys Back In Black 320 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair Angus Show, Aug. 26 in Louisville, Ky. Morgan Hutchins, Charleston, Ill., and Sawyer Eastridge, Taswell, Ind., owns the September 2022 son of WCC Touchdown C110. Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., evaluated the 0 entries. Photo by Next Level Images.

Angus exhibitors led 69 entries at the 2023 Kansas State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, September 16 in Hutchinson, Kan. Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Mont., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Bull BNWZ Executive Decision 2219 won grand champion bull at the 2023 Kansas State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Sept. 16 in Hutchinson, Kan. Hunter Angus, Fair Grove, Mo., and Kayden Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., own the February 2022 son of PVF Insight 0129. He first claimed junior champion. Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Mont., evaluated the 69 entries. Photo by Legacy Livestock Imaging.

Angus exhibitors led 73 entries at the 2023 Tennessee State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, August 20 in Lebanon, Tenn. Randy Mullinix, Toulan, Ill., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair Conley FRKG Queen Meg 1085 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2023 Tennessee State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Aug. 20 in Lebanon, Tenn. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the April 2021 daughter of BRDG Mahogany Prime 904B. A March 2023 heifer calf sired by PVF Blacklist 7077 completes the winning duo. Randy Mullinix, Toulan, Ill., evaluated the 73 entries. Photo by Alex Tolbert, American Angus Association. Grand Champion Bull BNWZ Executive Decision 2219 won grand champion bull at the 2023 Tennessee State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Aug. 20 in Lebanon, Tenn. Hunter Angus, Fair Grove, Mo., and Kayden Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., own the February 2022 son of PVF Insight 0129. He earlier won junior champion. Randy Mullinix, Toulan, Ill., evaluated the 73 entries. Photo by Alex Tolbert, American Angus Association. Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion Destinys Back In Black 320 won reserve senior bull calf champion at the 2023 Tennessee State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Aug. 20 in Lebanon, Tenn. Morgan Hutchins, Charleston, Ill., and Sawyer Eastridge, Taswell, Ind., own the winning bull. Photo by Alex Tolbert, American Angus Association. Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion Ferree Fitz Queen 2331 won reserve junior heifer calf champion at the 2023 Tennessee State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Aug. 20 in Lebanon, Tenn. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Alex Tolbert, American Angus Association.

Angus exhibitors led 55 entries at the 2023 Tennessee State Fair Junior Angus Show, August 20 in Lebanon, Tenn. Randy Mullinix, Toulan, Ill., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair PVF Missie 8063 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2023 Tennessee State Fair Junior Angus Show, Aug. 20 in Lebanon, Tenn. Sawyer Eastridge, Taswell, Ind., owns the February 2018 daughter of C&C Priority 1428B EXAR. An August 2023 heifer calf sired by RVF/SE Captain H103 completes the winning duo. Randy Mullinix, Toulan, Ill., evaluated the 55 entries. Photo by Alex Tolbert, American Angus Association.