From the Field
An Exciting New Year
By Andy Rest, NALF regional manager
As I write this column, 2018 is almost history.
As with many of you, my thoughts this time
of year turn to what lies ahead in 2019. you to make plans to be with us for five action
packed days. The entire National Western schedule
can be found in this issue of the magazine.
Kicking off the New Year is one of the events
I look forward to the most; the National
Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. This
historic event has seen many great Limousin
accomplishments over the years. The depth of
quality in the show ring “on the hill” and in the
pen & carload show in yards is second to none. Shortly after Denver, comes shows and top
consignment sales in Sioux Falls, Fort Worth
and Rapid City. These events will feature high
quality animals from breeders in different
regions of the country and do an excellent job
of promoting the breed to the beef industry.
The NALF annual meeting allows you to hear
first hand from the NALF staff and Board of
Directors about the breed’s direction and to help
elect new board members. The National Sale
is an opportunity to add some of the breed’s
best genetics to your breeding program. If you
haven’t already done so, I strongly encourage
Starting in early February we move into
the heart of the spring bull selling season.
My travels will take me to sales in South
Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Oklahoma,
Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota,
Montana, and Washington during a busy
spring. I anticipate a strong market for both
purebred and Lim-Flex bulls again this year.
Commercial cattlemen are finding out these
bulls have improved greatly over the past 35
years in terms of disposition, performance and
maternal ability, while maintaining their strong
carcass, feed efficiency and longevity traits.
I strongly encourage you to attend a Limousin
event or sale in your area. Take advantage
of the opportunity to add a top herd sire or
female to your program. At the very least,
you’ll gain insight to market demands and
the sale host will appreciate your support.
Finally, I would like to wish everyone in our
Limousin family a very Merry Christmas and a
healthy and prosperous New Year. I sincerely
appreciate the support and friendship I’ve
received throughout the last year! I
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