Saturday, June 30, 2012

Summer Sensation Sale Group..ONE MORE SALE ADDED!



SEPTEMBER 14- 17, 2012 Weekend
 2012 Sale Group Members:
Rod Beeler (The Titanium 12 Sale) Truro, Iowa
Todd Campidilli, Woodward, Iowa
Golightly Show Cattle, Waukee, Iowa
Ben Kelly, Dallas Center, Iowa
Kennedy Club Calves, Grand Junction, Iowa
 Killmer Land and Cattle, Perry, Iowa
Dax Lautner, Jefferson, Iowa
Alan McDaniels, Indianola, Iowa
Mittag Show Cattle/ Rieck and Lents (Showman's Choice) Prescott, Iowa
Tapken Cattle Co., Orient, Iowa
Wolf-Wallace, Scranton, Iowa

Watch our blog for updates, photos and videos from all these sales

Harlan IJBBA Show

When: Sunday, July 8, 2012
Where: Shelby Co. Fairgrounds - Harlan, IA 
Show Time: 11:00
Judge: Craig Mittag
Contact: Tatum Rust Lange
Phone: 712-304-0151
Cell: 712-579-2256
Email: lange_tatum@hot​mail.com
I.J.B.B.A. Sanctioned
(Also includes a Feeder Calf Show)

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Blog Thoughts!

It is hard to believe that it is almost July already,
 but today is supposed to be really hot. 
The weather report last night on the news said
 that we could see the first 100 degree temps since 2006 in Iowa.

 We normally do some weaning of the sale calves
about now, but that is going to have to wait until it cools off a bit.

  We met with Noll Ernst and Ryan Habeger
 the other day and we are going to offer
the online bidding for this year's Showman's Choice sale. 
 I think this will just give our buyers another
chance to view the calves through video
and an opportunity to bid online.
  For anyone still wanting to do their bidding
the way they always have by phone or in person,
 they can still do that too. 
Rieck and Lents will have their calves at
 Mittag Show Cattle by Labor Day weekend
you can start viewing the calves then.

  Tucker has been working on the August magazine ads
and I think the one that our blog viewers chose
 for the Showman's Choice Sale is awesome. 
 The ad really says what we are all about....
"High Quality calves for the Showman!" 
 Since we are part of the Summer Sensation group
this year, it has been great working with them putting
the ads together and getting to know them. 
 We are looking forward to a fun sale season.

  County Fairs are coming soon
 and I have a bunch of them to judge again
this year and I always look forward
 to working with the kids.

 I hope you all have a great summer
 and we look forward to seeing many of you in September.

  Keep watching the blog!
Craig

Monday, June 25, 2012

The Showman's Choice Sale is going Online!

You will be able to follow
 the 2012 Showman's Choice Sale
 bidding online this year at
showstockplanet.com

As in past sales,
 bids can be placed by phone or in person.
  However this year you will also be able to bid online

Bids will close at 6:00 pm, Sunday, Sept. 16

Calves will be available for viewing
 at Mittag Show Cattle
 starting Labor Day Weekend

Sunday, June 24, 2012

From Sullivan Supply

Indiana Grad Program, Hagerstown
40 Students in Attendance

Oklahoma Grad Clinic, Stillwater
75 Students in Attendance
Ohio Grad Program, Harrold
30 Students in Attendance
Illinois Grad Program, Robinson
40 Students in Attendance

Saturday, June 23, 2012

O-M Classic

Reserve WBI O-M Classic - Show 2
 Shown by Tess Mittag
 Raised by Hewlett Club Lambs
 Placed by Mericle Show Lambs

O-M Classic

Champion Market Lamb - Show 2
Reserve Market Lamb - Show 1
Shown by Tess Mittag
Raised/Sold by Burch
Sired by Milestone

O-M Classic

Reserve Market Lamb Show 2
 Shown by Bryce Neimeyer
 Bryce also showed the Champion Market Lamb
 in Show 1 with a different lamb.

O-M Classic

-LAMB SHOW 1-
Judge: Jake Campbell
Champion Commercial Ewe - Shown by Brooke Snider
Reserve Champion Ewe - Shown by Bryce Neimeyer
Champion Market Lamb - Shown by Bryce Neimeyer
Reserve Champion Market lamb - Shown by Tess Mittag

O-M Classic

Grand Champion Market Hog
Shown by Scott Westra, Rock Valley

O-M Classic

Reserve Champion Market Hog
Shown by Nathan Lauterbauch, Van Meter

O-M Classic

Supreme Champion Breeding Gilt
Shown by Zac Lear, Spencer

O-M Classic

Reserve Supreme Breeding Gilt
Shown by Abi Tuetken, Anamosa

Friday, June 22, 2012

O-M Classic Results

Watch our blog tomorrow
 for all the results and photos
 from the O-M Classic.

Final Days Events in Lima, Ohio


Friday, June 22
Breakfast
8 a.m. – Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou then Owned Maine-Anjou shows
8 a.m. – ChiMaine and Chianina shows
Cattle released after the show

Thursday, June 21, 2012

From Sullivan Supply

Thursday's Events in Lima, Ohio


Thursday, June 21
Breakfast
8 a.m. - Bred & Owned MaineTainer then Owned MaineTainers shows
8 a.m. - Chi Steers, Bulls and ChiAngus shows
5:30 p.m. – Chi and Maine Annual Banquet

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Glover Cattle - Summer Showcase Sale Commercial

Charolais Jr Nationals

Supreme Champion Composite Heifer
Shown by Kiley Elder
Sired by Interstate
Raised by Mid-Continent

Today's Events in Lima, Ohio


Wednesday, June 20
Breakfast
8 a.m. – Maine-Anjou Steers, Bulls and Fullbloods (in that order)
Lunch
12 p.m. – Chi Team Fitting
4 p.m. – Maine Annual Meeting
5 p.m. – Chi Annual Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Fitting Demonstration
6:30 p.m. – ACA Foundation Kick Off & AJCA Fundraiser

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

And the Winner Is.........

Thank you to everyone who voted,
 but with the overwhelming majority
 of the votes being cast for
the ad featuring the large photo of Macey Ticknor,
 a second round of voting won't be necessary. 
 Look for this Showman's Choice ad
 in the August issues of the
 Show Circuit and the Showtimes!

Flat Bills

Mittag Show Cattle Flat Bill
featured on Twisted Stitch website.
 Contact Tucker today
 if you like these.
 Enough popularity will result in more being made.

Stockshow Confidential

Don't miss tonight's episode of Stockshow Confidential 
6:30cst on RFDTV

FARM BOYS

Farm Boys Hearty Food Co.
 which is owned by Estee Nenow
 & managed by Anita Mittag & Sharon Walter
 get a mention in the current issue of 
the Midwest Living magazine.

From Sullivan Supply

Iowa Grad Clinic
Dunlap, IA
120 students attended

From Sullivan Supply

O-M Classic

Monday, June 18, 2012

SHOWMAN'S CHOICE AD VOTING

 
Ad #1
Ad #2
Ad #3
Ad #4
Help us decide which ad to use
 to promote our 2012 Showman's Choice Sale
.  Vote in the upper right corner of the blog

Summer Sensastion Group "UPDATED"

SEPTEMBER 14- 16, 2012 Weekend
UPDATED 2012 Sale Group Members:
Rod Beeler (The Titanium 12 Sale) Truro, Iowa
Todd Campidilli, Woodward, Iowa
Golightly Show Cattle, Waukee, Iowa
Ben Kelly, Dallas Center, Iowa
Kennedy Club Calves, Grand Junction, Iowa
 Killmer Land and Cattle, Perry, Iowa
Dax Lautner, Jefferson, Iowa
Mittag Show Cattle/ Rieck and Lents (Showman's Choice) Prescott, Iowa
Tapken Cattle Co., Orient, Iowa
Wolf-Wallace, Scranton, Iowa

Watch our blog for updates, photos and videos from all these sales

Charolais Jr Nationals

Stock Show U clinic 
with Nate Kolterman & Josh Elder

Charolais Jr Nationals

Mittag Design
 is in Grand Island promoting
 "Ultimate Coverage"

For Sale

For Sale: 2 straws of Bojo semen. 
 Flush Quality
 $150 per straw or would trade
 for 8 straws of I-80

Contact: Conrad Elmore  641-203-8916

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

Ad #1
Ad #2
Ad #3
Ad #4

Help us decide which ad to use
 to promote our 2012 Showman's Choice Sale
.  Vote in the upper right corner of the blog

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Ads #3 & #4

AD #3

AD #4

Voting will begin late tonight and will run until Tuesday at 10:00 pm CST.
We ask our viewers to vote on their favorite 2 ads!!!

As Seen On Facebook

Including the Limited Edition
 Showtimes Smart Comb!

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Ads #1 & #2

Once again we will be allowing our blog viewers the opportunity
to vote on Mittag Show Cattle's ad in the 2012 Show Circuit.
The viewers will have the opportunity to vote between 4 ads.
Tonight we are introducing the first two. Tomorrow night we will
introduce the next two. Then Monday-Tuesday 1st Round voting
will take place. Viewers are asked to vote on their favorite 2 ads,
with the most popular 2 moving on to the next round. Then
Wednesday-Thursday will be the Final Round of voting,
between the 2 winners from the 1st Round. Then on Friday,
the winner will be announced and that ad will
be featured in the 2012 August Show Circuit.

AD #1

AD #2

Showman's Choice Sale

Blog Sale Directory

Contact Craig or Tucker
 regarding how to get
your sale listed on our
 Breeder & Sale Directory

O-M Classic Next Weekend!

Friday, June 15, 2012

Grand Champion

Grand Champion Market Lamb
Lamoni Youth Livestock Show
Shown by Tess Mittag
Sired by Milestone
Raised and sold by Burch

The Reserve Champion Lamb
 was exhibited by Cody Long

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Flag Day

Monopoly Money

Question: With the Popularity
of the High Selling Monopoly Money
 calves already this year,
 you may ask yourself
where you can see more really good Monopoly Moneys?
Answer: Mittag Show Cattle!

SIRED BY MONOPOLY MONEY
RAISED BY MITTAG

SIRED BY MONOPOLY MONEY
RAISED BY MITTAG

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Summer Sensation Sale Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
2012 Sale Group Members:
Rod Beeler (The Titanium 12 Sale) Truro, Iowa
Todd Campidilli, Woodward, Iowa
Steve Downing, Creston, Iowa
Golightly Show Cattle, Waukee, Iowa
Scott Jorgenson, Adair, Iowa
Ben Kelly, Dallas Center, Iowa
Kennedy Club Calves, Grand Junction, Iowa
 Killmer Land and Cattle, Perry, Iowa
Dax Lautner, Jefferson, Iowa
Mittag Show Cattle/ Rieck and Lents (Showman's Choice) Prescott, Iowa
Tapken Cattle Co., Orient, Iowa
Wolf-Wallace, Scranton, Iowa