LIMOUSIN
Today
Limousin Today – Profit Tomorrow • Official Publication of NALF
®
March 2019 • Vol. 3, No. 6
2019 National Western Stock
Show & Limousin Convention
In Every Issue
NALF Contacts.................................4
Sales & Events............................... 70
Advertiser Index .......................... 75
Sights & Scenes from the 2019
NWSS & Annual Limousin Convention .............................................28
North American Limousin Foundation
Elects Board of Directors ........................................................................30
Congratulations to the Award Winners ............................................32
Medal of Excellence Winners Named ................................................35
CornerPost Continues to Raise Money for Youth ..........................39
Genetics on Ice Fundraiser was a Huge Success ...........................40
Champions Named in the 2019
NWSS Junior Limousin Show ...............................................................50
Limousin Cattle on Display at 2019
Nation Western Stock Show .................................................................51
Views from Around the Ring ................................................................53
Pen and Carload Show Caps Off
NWSS Limousin Activities.......................................................................54
Herdsman of the Year...............................................................................56
Recognizing the present and ever-changing environment of the beef industry,
the North American Limousin Foundation acknowledges LIMOUSIN Today as
its official publication . This publication is focused on commercial producers to
convey the message of the Limousin breed and NALF members to buyers and
stakeholders of the beef industry. Limousin Today - Profit Tomorrow.
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Note from the Editor ................. 74
Today’s Columns
Thank You for a Successful
National Western Stock Show,
By Gary Fuchs ............................... 6
Suggested Mating Targets,
By Mark Anderson ....................... 8
Value of Crossbreeding,
By Tonya Amen.......................... 22
Looking Forward and Giving
Back,
By Hannah Ziegler .....................26
Strong Family Ties,
By Andy Rest ...............................46
Reflections,
By Nathan Smith ........................73
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