Cow Country News - January 2014

Cow CountryNews Cattlemen’s Association

January 2014

Issue Highlights Convention Program Inside Kentucky 2013 Farm Cash Receipts Could Approach $6 Billion - pg. 15 Can We Graze 300+ Days? - pg. 20 Windbreaks Reduce Cattle Energy Demands pg. 52

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Central Kentucky Angus Association

50th Annual Winter Sale

“The Showcase Event of Central Kentucky Angus Association” SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th, 2014 w 1:00 PM EST

TCF S407 Jilt U244 Reg. No. 16403549 Hill Rise Farm: Dam is a flush sister to Prime Star.

WOF Onward Exar 800 812 Reg. No. 17291898 Dennen Farm: CED of 9, YW 88, $B 81.05

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Selling 92 Head + 54 Embryos + 263 Straws of Semen 25 Show Heifer Prospects

If purchased by Juniors, all are eligible for the CKAA premium incentives.Born from 9-1-12 thru Dec of 2013.

17 Bred Heifers

Myers Swan M43 Reg. No. 17624657 Myers Angus Farm: A fancy 2-19-13 daughter of 10X from a 6807 dam.

Outstanding brood cow potential representing some of the greats of the breed. You can’t go wrong with this group.

Champion Hill Georgina 8016 Reg. No. 17107984 Leonard Newman

22 Cows / 12 Calves

Foundation Division of the Winter Sale!. Young cows, deep pedigrees. 8 with fall calves and 4 with spring or older calves.

Many of the bred cows will calve early in the spring.

Boyd: 5 – Boyd Forever Lady 5110 (15313328) X BC Lookout 7024 (14791623) 4 – Boyd Forever Lady 6029 (15319889) X SAV Iron Mountain 8066 (16115617) EF RITA 8187 HIdden Lane: She sells along with 3 – Toebben Forever Lady 149K (13848385) X a daughter by Prosperity and SAV Pioneer 7301 (15688392) sons by Uward & 5050.

4 – Stucky Eisa Erica 9333 (16525732) X SAV Pioneer 7301 (15688392) Green Oaks Farm: 8 – Rita 5F33 of 1I97 Rito 3S3 (15142154) X War Party (16004857)

54 Embryos

Myers: 8 – Myers Blackcap Ext M234 (13068618) X 4 – Connealy Capitalist 028 (16752262) 4 – Connealy Confidence 0100 (16761479) Taylor Flach: 4 – Springfield Rita (17063107) X SAV Brilliance 8077 (16107774) Newman: 8 – Champion Hill May 6956 (16230750) X 2 – Connealy Capitalist 028 (16752262) 2 – Exar Upshot 0562B (16541214) 2 – Connealy Earnan 076E (16969555)

2 – A A R Ten X 7008 S A (15734182) 6 – Champion Hill Georgina 8016 (17107984) X 2 – SAV Angus Valley 1867 (17016630) 2 – Exar Denver 2002B (17160560) Rock Ridge Lady 2114 2 – SAV Priority 72 83 (15688351) Reg. No. 17552024 4 – Champion Hill Emblynette 6052 (15734182) X Rock Ridge Farm: A Forever Lady 2 – A A R Ten X 7008 S A (15719841) sired by Eagle Eye. 2 – EXAR Upshot

27 Bulls

19 fall yearlings and 8 coming two or three year olds. Many are heifer acceptable Heritage 8077 Brilliance 303 Reg. No. 17495616 Heritage Farm: 2-12-2013 SAV Brilliance out of a Final Answer dam that descends from Rita 1I97.

Rock Ridge Forever Lady 2064 Two full brothers sell. Both have CEDs of 6.

Semen EXT 1 DHD Traveler 6807 4 Sitz Traveler 8180 7 Leachman Righttime 2 B/R New Design 036 9

Selling 263 straws and one tank.Sires Include:

Rito 9FB3 10 Finks 5522 6148 3 Papa Equator 7 OCC Emblazon 854E 4 GDAR Traveler 044 4

QAS Traveler 23-4 11 TC Stockman 365 5 Basin Max 602C 2 B/R New Dimension7127 10 BCC Bushwacker 4193 8

EXAR Lutton 4 Sitz Alliance 6595 4 Connealy Capitalist 5 EXAR Upshot 056B 7 SAV Brilliance 10

SAV Brave 10 Kessler Frontman 7

R F MS Forever Lady 131 Reg. No. 17084475 3 year old by GARRET’S NATIONWIDE 8001.

Due in FEB to CONNEALY IN FOCUS 4925

BG Blackcap 271 Blugrass Angus Farm: 11-26-2012 heifer calf by Connealy In Focus PW Miss Wix 333 S H Blackcap 18-262 Big Run Lady 4151 Reg. No. 17483863 Reg. No. 17376914 Circle R : Cobra daughter due Winderl, Paul: 1-24-13 Total daughter Winderl, Paul: Due to calve in April to SAFE BET with a great set of numbers. prior to sale day to Sitz Wisdom.

RF Forever Lady 231 Reg. No. 17430606 Reality Farms Direct maternal decendent of 1120.

Due in Jan. to Regis.

Dam of Kostbade Countess 5243 May show prospect by a son of Lookout.

Bridgeview Blackbird 301 Reg. No. 17524301 Winderl, Paul: Connealy Final Product daughter.

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Brookefield Lucy 5114 Reg. No. 15275539 Winderl, Paul: Sells with a 9-14-13 bull calf by SR Significant. Rebred to Coleman Charlo.

Sale Sponsor: Central KY Angus Assn.

President: Tom McGinnis, Shelbyville, KY Vice-President: Bob Clark, Harrodsburg, KY Secretary: Jamie Marksbury, Buffalo, KY Treasurer: Greg Slone, Danville, Ky Junior Advisor: John Goggin, Davnille, KY

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

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Heritage 9009 Update 324 Reg. No. 17495313 Heritage Farm: Fall show heifer prospect

by Tokach Update 9009with excellent numbers acrossthe board.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2014 Convention Program Inside COLUMNISTS 7 8 10 12 22 36 74

FEATURE STORIES 20 23 28

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Don Reynolds, Thanks for the Opportunity to Serve James Comer, Commissioner to Cover State of Kentucky Agriculture at KCA Convention Dave Maples, Association Health Care Plan Now Being Offered Baxter Black, Crypt Orchid is King Garry Lacefield, Grazing, Health and Animal Rights Melissa Hart, I Could Stay Inside Roy Burris, Are Cows Eating Feed or Food?

30 32 34 38 39 44 46 50 52 54 58 66

14 15 16-19 24-26 40-41 48 56 60-61 63 69 72 73

Can We Graze 300+ Days?

Nancy Cox Selected as New Dean for UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Mid-South Stocker Conference Provides Beef Producers Information to Face Problems of Industry Kentucky Third State to Establish a Black Hereford Association What Does the End of the Tobacco Buyout Mean?

Conservation, Cattle and You Farming Bugs to Feed to Livestock USDA NRCS in Kentucky Announces 2014 Farm Bill Program Participation Leadership Class Meets in Lexington for Their Second Session Region 2 Hall of Fame Winner: James Henry Manion Outgoing President Leaves KCA with Highest Membership Ever Windbreaks Reduce Cattle Energy Demands These Tips Will Keep Farming Equipment Ready-to-Go Silvopasturing: Two Products in One Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program Due Jan. 17

National News State News County News Economic & Policy Update Kentucky Beef Network Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association Membership Kentucky Beef Council CPH 45 News Releases Calendar of Events Classified Section: - Classified ads - Advertisers Index

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FROM DAVE’S DESK

Association Health Care Plan Now Being Offered Dave Maples

-------------Executive Vice President

J

ust about every time I turn on the T.V. or listen to the radio there is either a health care insurance advertisement or a news story about health insurance. I have to say I am very confused about the entire health insurance debacle and the main reason is that I don’t really want to take the time to study the issue. I do however have a backup plan. I know my wife and Kelly Tucker in our office have taken the time to study the ins and outs of what is going on with health insurance. I have trusted confidence in these ladies and I know they will advise me as to the best plan for not only me and my family but what is best for the KCA staff and now we have an option for

KCA employer members.

Several years ago I was talking to Mike Keeney at his farm in Pulaski County and Mike made the comment to me that “if I want to help him I need to do something about health care because that was what was really causing him a problem”. We were talking about phase one cost share programs at the time but health care was what was on his mind. The program that KCA is offering is not what Mike had in mind, I am sure, but it is something that could help some of our family businesses that have at least one employee.

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders Association has had a member’s health insurance plan for several years. David Switzer the KTBA executive would tell me that it was a good program for their members and that I should look in to it. So we did and this is what we found. The Kentucky General Assembly formally recognized associations as a market segment in 1998. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield has a long history

of underwriting health benefit plans for trade and professional associations. These arrangements go back to the early 1980s.

In reality we are a little late to the table.

The powerful force of the associations may best be demonstrated by the ability to “exempt” themselves from much of the insurance reforms enacted in the mid 1990’s in Kentucky. Anthem treats associations as the Plan sponsor. There is a master contract directly with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and therefore does not hold direct contracts with any employer group in the association. The association, in turn, contracts with participating employers (via an employer membership). Anthem will assign a risk rate for each separate employer group within an association, and the employer groups are risk rated against the experience of the whole association group rather than against the Anthem group pool which is community rated. I have learned that how you are rated is important to understand because it directly affects the premium price.

During the weed field day at Eden Shale Farm this fall I had a conversation with Texas native John Wallace, a marketing contractor for Dow AgroSciences and a Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member on the subject of association health care plans. His comfort was that he had his health insurance with TSCRA because he was confident in his association staying on top of the health care plans. And I guess that is where I am because I know Kelly Tucker is going to stay informed on what is happening with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association employer health care program. Please know this that neither Kelly nor I or for that matter no one in the KCA office is licensed to sell insurance so you will need to call the broker if you have a question or need a quote. We are seeing that it will take a couple of weeks to get a quote back.

You can find the brokers ad on page 21 in this issue.

I really hope this program will be of help to your business.

Make plans to visit our booth at the 2014 KCA Convention & Trade Show January 16th-18th 10

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Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 2013 Leadership KCA Regional Directors: REGION 1

REGION 3 continued

*Steve Dunning, Vice President, 270-498-8180 Bobby Shilts, 270-547-6470 Daniel Hayden, 270-570-2815 Richard Russellburg, 502-233-4285 Jeff Pettit, 270-884-5305 George Whitson, 270-725-5906 Lonnie Epley, 270-726-0844 Chris Milam, 270-726-1803 Lanny Boyd, 270-889-9682 Bob Tucker, 270-797-8263

REGION 2

KCA 2013 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS: PRESIDENT

SECRETARY/TREASURER

KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN

Don Reynolds 1405 Jonesville Mill Rd., Magnolia, KY 42757 (270) 528-5239

Billy Glenn Turpin 1282 Miller Drive Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-7219

David Lemaster 1859 Irvine Road Winchester, KY 40391 (859) 749-0258

PRESIDENT ELECT

KCA PAST PRESIDENT

KBC CHAIRMAN

Steve Downs 830 Arthur Mattingly Rd Lebanon, KY 40033 (270) 865-2611

Mike Bach 1787 Wyoming Road, Owingsville, KY 40360 (606) 674-2953

Chuck Crutcher 4364 Berrytown Rd Rineyville, KY 40162 (270) 877-0239

VICE PRESIDENT

KBN CHAIRMAN

Gary Woodall 619 McReynolds Rd. Quality, KY 42256 270-725-0819

Bobby Foree 2440 Eminence Road, Eminence, KY 40019 (502) 845-4947

*Ryan Miller, Vice President, 859-779-5461 Jerry Gaddie, 270-325-3703 Dr. Kenneth Green, 270-879-0229 Bobby Druen, 270-432-5969 Andy Bishop, 502-275-6177 Wayne Pedigo, 270-670-9238 Laura Cooper-Green, 270-230-3463 Mike Elmore, 270-678-2494 Marty Lile, 270-202-3282 Eddie Jessie, 270-565-4371 Marion Crutcher, 270-877-5709 Tony Reynolds, 270-528-6142 Mitchel Logsdon, 270-524-0266 Kelly Flanders, 270-528-6272

REGION 3 *Bobby Foree, Vice President, 502-845-4947 John Ellegood, 502-532-7573

Corinne Kephart , 502-220-1748 Kevin Perkins, 502-269-7189 Paul Redmon, 859-749-7788 Chris Browning, 502-268-9181 Joe Lipps, 502-747-0792 Rondal Dawson, 502-829-5489 James Lyons, 859-361-1222

REGION 4 *Tim White, Vice President, 859-223-0326 Scott Turpin, 859-314-4615 Mike Stokley, 859-771-9195 Chris Cooper, 859-625-0090 Harold Rice, 606-652-4605 John Tudor, 859-624-3834 Clay Wills, 859-749-8248 Ron Ray, 859-858-4326 Jason Rose, 606-738-9756

REGION 5 *Dave Rings, Vice President, 270-866-5535 Tim Shepherd, 859-265-7804 Mike Spalding, 270-699-6587 Don Minton, 606-423-2675 Larry Clay, 606-438-9914 Bonnie Rings, 270-585-3500 Joe Goggin, 859-238-9437 Adam Chunglo, 859-613-2985 Phillip Reese, 606-787-1629 Cary King, 859-734-2173 * Denotes member of Executive committee

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KCA STAFF Executive Vice President Dave Maples Staff Accountant Kelly Tucker Director of Kentucky Beef Network Becky Thompson KBN Program Coordinator Brandy Graves KBN Industry Coordinator Dan Miller KBC Director of Marketing Alison Smith

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PRESIDENT’S THOUGHTS

Thanks for the Opportunity to Serve Don Reynolds

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Kentucky Cattlemen's Association President

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ery Seldom in our lives do we get the opportunity to lead an organization such as the Kentucky Cattlemen’s or affect such an entity in a positive way in a leadership role. You have given me just that opportunity this past year and for that I am truly thankful. It has been a year of varied experiences for me, one that has caused me to stretch my abilities. Being a full time farmer, I believe it is important to participate in those organizations that support our industry and agriculture in general.

I

appreciated my invitation to attend the Grayson County Cattlemen’s Association meeting. I met up with Dave Maples and we rode down to the meeting together. They had a great turnout in attendance and I got to visit with many familiar faces as Dave and I both spoke a few words. Also, this month for my final county meeting I attended my neighboring county, the LaRue County Cattlemen’s Association meeting.

As many of you know this will be my final article that I write for the Cow Country News as the President.

It is bitter sweet for me. Writing my article and meeting my monthly deadline was never my most favorite responsibility as President. However, I will admit that I have grown very fond of sharing my travels across the state from month to month with all

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of you. It has been both a privilege and honor to serve in this position.

It is humbling to try to follow in the footsteps of our past presidents who have wisely set the bar high in this Association to ensure quality and commitment to KCA and its continued commitment to each and every one of it members.

I have met many wonderful folks this year across the state as well as nationally.

In all my travels, I have seen many old faces to reunite with as well as getting to see many new faces and meet new friends along the way! Through attending all of these meetings and events over the past year, I heard repeatedly the pride and passion in your voices and noticed the hard work, commitment and faith for your families, farms, and the cattle community. It is this type of integrity that drives our organization.

Without each and every one of our KCA members, we would not have the strong organization that we have today!

I would like to send best wishes to Steve Downs and his family, as he will become the 2014 KCA President.

Having served with him the past several years on the KCA board, I can enthuastically attest to his strong leadership abilities and commitment to this organization and its members.

I would also like to take the time to thank the wonderful KCA staff for supporting me this past year. These folks personify commitment, quality, dedication, and professionalism.

In closing, I look forward to seeing each and every one of you at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s convention in Lexington January 16 th -18 th , 2014.

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COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

Commissioner to Cover State of Kentucky Agriculture at KCA Convention James Comer

-------------Commissioner of Agriculture

T

he state of Kentucky agriculture is outstanding. That was my message to the Kentucky Farm Bureau Commodity Luncheon in December, and the numbers certainly bear that out. That same day, University of Kentucky economists announced that Kentucky farmers would approach or possibly even exceed a record $6 billion in cash receipts in 2013.

The cattle industry has been a big part of the success of Kentucky agriculture. Record corn production in Kentucky and a bumper crop in the nation as a whole have brought corn prices down, which makes it cheaper for you to feed your livestock. Tight supplies are supporting beef cattle prices. Put together, these trends are helping both the top and bottom lines for many of you.

This is all great news for Kentucky cattlemen, but those of us who have been around the block a few times know that the good times can turn on a dime. Drought, disease, a disruption of exports, unfavorable government policies, and other events can change things in a hurry. Most of us remember

the days of $2 corn, but we also remember the days of $8 corn not that long ago.

It’s always a good idea to be ready for anything, and the upcoming Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Convention Jan. 16-18 in Lexington will help you do that.

At the convention, you can pick up tips on making your operations more efficient, hear about the latest science on forages and animal health, learn about strategies to maximize your farm’s profitability, get the latest news on the ongoing animal welfare debate, and more.

I will drop by on Jan. 17 to talk about the state of Kentucky agriculture and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The

KDA had a very productive year in 2013. We’ve undertaken a variety of initiatives to promote Kentucky Proud foods, help our militar y veterans get started on careers in agriculture, and teach our young people about the importance of agriculture in their everyday lives.

We’ve worked to create a culture of efficiency, accountability, and transparency at the department. And the best is yet to come. We plan to build on these initiatives and pursue other avenues to help Kentucky’s economy move forward.

The KCA Convention is one of my favorite events. Every year, I look forward to visiting with old friends and making new ones. I hope to see you there!

Kentucky Farm Bureau BEEF EXPO KY Fair & Expo Center • Louisville, KY • February 28 - March 2, 2014

ANGUS Show: 10 AM, February 28 Sale: 12 PM, March 1 Tim Dievert, 859-236-4591 859-238-3195 (Cell)

TRADE SHOW February 28 - March 2 John McDonald, 859-498-0189 859-404-1406 (Cell)

HEREFORD Show: 1 PM, February 28 Sale: 12:30 PM, March 1 Earlene Thomas, 859-623-5734

SHORTHORN Show: 10 AM, March 1 Sale: 1 PM, March 1 Aegerter Marketing Services Inc. 402-641-4696

BEEFALO Show: 2:30 PM, February 28 Sale: 11:30 AM, March 1 Kyle Skidmore, 502-641-7878

LIMOUSIN Show: 10 AM, March 1 Sale: 3 PM, March 1 Keith Kissee, 804-353-2220 817-821-6263 (Cell)

RED ANGUS Show: 10 AM, February 28 Sale: 10 AM, March 1 Johnnie Cundiff, 606-871-7438 606-636-6896 (Work)

SIMMENTAL Show: 4 PM, February 28 Sale: 11 AM, March 1 Doug Parke, 859-987-5758 859-421-6100 (Cell)

CHAROLAIS Show: 12 PM, March 1 Sale: 4 PM, March 1 Mitchell Management (417) 867-5526

PEN HEIFER Show: 2 PM, February 28 Sale: 2 PM, March 1 Doug Parke, 859-987-5758 859-421-6100 (Cell)

RED POLL Show: 4 PM, February 28 Sale: 9:30 AM, March 1 Leo Young, 502-722-5379 (Home) 502-321-9893 (Cell)

GELBVIEH Show: 1 PM, February 28 Sale: 3:30 PM, March 1 David Slaughters, (270)556-4259

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COMMENTARY

Crypt Orchid is King Baxter Black

----------------On the Edge of Common Sense

“I

n the land of the geldings, the crypt orchid is king.”

That seems to be the best way to describe American politics since Reagan or Truman. But we get what we deserve.

Politics by nature is divisive, susceptible to corruption and injurious to the participant. Government bureaucracy is the pre-eminent example of Peter’s Principle, which says as long as one achieves at a position he is in, he will be promoted. When he finally reaches a position he is not good in, he remains at

that level. Mediocrity is the expectation.

The appointed jobs after elections often go to big campaign donors or cronies. Cabinet members and judicial positions are only as good as the judgment of the president himself. Then

common denominator.

I don’t know which is more unintelligibly obtuse; a politician being interviewed by a reporter OR an NFL lineman being questioned about his poor performance. When they pontificate

Our own elected government potentates in Washington wreak their own havoc but have protected themselves with a “golden parachute” that would make Donald Trump blush! stop and remember how presidents are chosen. By the time they reach that level they are fully gelded politicians. To paraphrase William Buckley, “I would rather be governed by the first 400 people in the St. Jo phone book, than by the hapless congress and administration in Washington, D.C.” We are governed by the lowest

from the podium that “everybody counts or nobody counts, that we are all in this together,” ask yourself why every senator, representative, administration member and their sycophants are exempt from the force-fed debacles they create and we, the victims, are gagging on.

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away with millions of dollars. Our own elected government potentates in Washington wreak their own havoc but have protected themselves with a “golden parachute” that would make Donald Trump blush!

I must admit, after making these comments I have little hope that it will ever change. Even the terms of Presidents Washington, Adams and Jefferson were beset with connivery, slander and sabotage. “Lack of character” did not begin with Nixon or end with Clinton. The most we can expect from our leaders is “not to make it worse.”

On a lighter note, once you get over the indignation, disgust and urge to protest, try this; while watching them squawk politico-media blather on television with their talk show accomplices, turn the sound down. Then imagine they are actors on a reality show discussing hemorrhoid medications. At least it would be more believable.

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he National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pleased to announce the lineup of speakers for the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Captain Richard Phillips will kick off the convention with keynote remarks during the general opening session, scheduled for Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. and sponsored by Boehringher Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Captain Richard Phillips is the inspiration for the movie, “Captain Phillips”, starring Tom Hanks. The movie is based on Phillips’s book, “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy Seals and Dangerous Days at Sea,” a fascinating and suspenseful recounting of the first hijacking of a U.S. ship in more than 200 years.

It’s the incredible story of a regular man who found the courage to lead his ship and save his crew while besieged

by Somali pirates for five days. Phillips not only shares his compelling story as a “floating CEO” in charge of the day-today operations of a multi-million dollar ship and its crew, he also draws lessons from the dramatic events that can help you survive and thrive. He will discuss the vital importance of leadership and teamwork, combined with a belief in the power and potential of yourself and your team, as seen through the eyes of an unassuming hero who conquered one of the world’s most extraordinary challenges.

General Session II, sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, takes place Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m. and features all-Amer

ican and NFL quarterback Archie Manning, who transcends his athletic achievements. People far and wide have been inspired by his warm personality, his drive, and sense of humor.

Recognized as a 14-year veteran quarterback and father of two Super Bowl champion quarterbacks, Peyton and Eli, Manning believes the greatest rewards don’t come from winning the game – they come from playing the game. His other principles for success are leadership, depending on others and being flexible.

Manning takes these lessons, along with countless others, to inspire audiences to achieve greatness in their journey for personal and professional success.

On Feb. 5 at 8 a.m, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC and Zoetis are sponsoring the Cattlefax outlook seminar. This session will explore the factors that influence the profitability of your operation, and provide a look forward to what cattle, beef and feed prices might look like in the future. To top it off, Art Douglas, Ph.D., of Creighton University will provide a long-term weather outlook.

“Convention attendees can expect inspirational and thought-provoking speeches from each of our keynote speakers,” said NCBA President Scott George.

“We are thrilled to have Captain Phillips and Archie Manning join us in Nashville to help set the tone for a productive and engaging week ahead.”

For more information on the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, visit www.beefusa.org.

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entucky USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director John W. McCauley reminds farmers and ranchers that Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) are available through FSA. The Farm Service Agency offers lowinterest loans to grain producers to build new or upgrade existing storage facilities and permanent drying and handling equipment.

Loan opportunities include, but are not limited to: • New conventional-type cribs or bins, oxygen-limiting and other upright silo-type structures, and flat-type storage structures designed for whole grain storage, • Perforated floors, safety equipment, quality improvement equipment, electrical equipment and concrete components considered essential for a fully functional storage facility, • Remodeling existing storage facilities to increase storage capacity.

Farm storage facility loans must be approved prior to site preparation, equipment purchase or construction, and must be secured by a promissory note and security agreement. The new maximum principal loan amount is $500,000. Participants are required to provide a down payment of 15 percent, with CCC providing a loan for the remaining 85 percent of the net cost of the eligible storage facility and permanent drying and handling equipment.

Additional security is required for poured-cement open-bunker silos, renewable biomass facilities, cold storage facilities, hay barns and for all loans exceeding $50,000.

New loan terms of seven, 10 or 12 years are available depending on the amount of the loan. Interest rates for each term rate may be different and are based on the rate which CCC borrows from the Treasury Department.

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Kentucky 2013 Farm Cash Receipts Could Approach, Exceed $6 Billion LOUISVILLE, KY, DEC 5, 2013

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entucky agricultural cash receipts could approach or possibly exceed, $6 billion in 2013, boosted by exceptionally strong equine, poultry and cattle markets, according to agricultural economists from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Will Snell, Kenny Burdine, Cory Walters and Tim Woods, all from UK’s Department of Agricultural Economics, along with Kentucky Farm Business Management Program coordinator Jerry Pierce and Jeff Stringer from the UK Department of Forestry shared their agricultural economic outlook for 2014 and an overview of 2013 during the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation conference Dec. 5 in Louisville.

Official U.S. Department of Agriculture 2013 cash receipts won’t be released until summer 2014, but Snell said exceptional grain crop yields are considerably above national yields, which offsets this year’s much lower prices and a larger percentage of the crop stored for sale next year.

“It’s likely that Kentucky net farm income will remain above the $1.5 billion level we saw in 2011 and 2012, though still fall well below the $2.1 billion record high in 2005, when lump sum tobacco buyout payments inflated income levels,” Snell said.

“In recent years, tobacco buyout payments have averaged around $150 million annually, accounting for approximately 10

percent of net farm income, whichwill have to be earned from the marketplace after our last payment in January.”

Nearly ideal growing conditions across the commonwealth and in some other parts of the country generated much higher crop yields, but crop prices were considerably lower than 2012’s record prices. The USDA is projecting that U.S. net farm income will achieve a record high of $131 billion in 2013, up 15 percent from the previous year and breaking 2011’s record by $13 billion.

With tobacco, increased acreage and higher prices will balance lower yields.

Snell predicts this could lead to the highest tobacco crop value since the 2004 tobacco buyout.

Walters said the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s most recent data show Kentucky corn producers are realizing a record yield of 173 bushels per acre, 154 percent higher than 2012’s yield. Soybeans are expected to yield 23 percent more than last year. The Kentucky wheat crop averaged 75 bushels per acre in 2013, which is 21 percent higher than 2012’s yield.

Based onrecent sales figures, it appears the upward trajectory in equine receipts experienced in 2011 and 2012 continued in 2013.

“The increase in sales figures during the fall sales indicate the market is continuing to rebound from post-recession lows,” Burdine said. “Continued strong sales and likely increases in stud fees next year should

support themarket. Assuming demand remains strong, 2014 receipts could post another year-over-year increase.”

Turning to cattle, Burdine said the feeder cattle markets in this year and last gave strong proof of the impact corn prices have on feeder cattle prices.

“Major decreases in corn price during 2013 fueled a feeder cattle market that strengthened throughout the year,” he said.

He predicted that the combination of tight supplies and less expensive corn should considerably buttress calf prices by spring, which could reach levels much higher than in spring 2013.

Poultry prices took another jump in 2013 despite more supply reaching the market. Prices increased to around $1 per pound, supported in part by a continued increase in the export market.

Current sales trends in the horticulture industry, which includes the green industry (nursery, greenhouse, floriculture and sod) and produce industry, point toward 2013 gross sales fairly even or slightly ahead of 2012 sales. Woods said the most recent planting intentions data indicates about 13,000 acres of produce crops in the state in 2013, compared to 10,500 acres in 2002.

Home construction and consumer spending drive the green industry, which showed aweak, yet slightly improved marketing season for 2013. Woods expects the industry to show a modest rebound in 2014, as housing starts continue to increase.

The forest industry improved

significantly in 2013, Stringer said. Most sectors and commodities performed better than expected. Overall, statewide average log prices increased by 11.4 percent over 2012. Yellow poplar experienced the greatest increase. In 2013, extremely wet conditions in the first half of the year reduced logging output, resulting in demand exceeding supply for all log types and pulpwood in most regions of the state.

Still, Stringer estimates that the forestry industry provided a total contribution of $12.7 billion to Kentucky’s economy, an increase of 3.3 percent over 2011.

The agricultural outlook for 2014 is mixed, with expectations of continued strong prices for livestock, coupled with lower feed costs and strong international demand. Major row crops may be challenged as increasing global supplies anduncertainty over the nation’s energy policy could continue to depress grain prices.

“The equine industry is hoping momentum will continue, and despite all the challenges tobacco faces, the crop value could still remain near its post buyout highs,” Snell said. “So despite lower grain prices, Kentucky ag cash receipts could still be near or exceed $6 billion in 2014, especially since a large percentage of the 2013 corn crop will be sold in 2014.”

A copy of the outlook publication including information on individual farm sectors can be found at http://www2. ca.uky.edu/cmspubsclass/files/esm/ Outlook2014.pdf.

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Hardin County Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting

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he Hardin Count y Cattlemen’s Association held their annual meeting on December 3 rd with over 100 in attendance. Dave Maples, the featured speaker gave an update on the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, breaking down each segment of the association and explaining their roles. The KCA has had an exciting year with membership being at an all-time high. He also talked about two new ventures that the association has started by taking over the Eden Shale farm and offering group health insurance to the members.

President Michael Highbaugh has led the association through a very eventful year. Membership has grown

once again and HCCA has been involved in many local agricultural events. Highlighting the year has been the purchasing of a new cook trailer to meet the growing number

Above: Shirley Ogden, left, recognizing the county fair participants.

Left: President Highbaugh and Paige Geer, heifer winner.

Barren County Meeting

The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening, November 14 at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy.

During the meeting Dr. Roy Burris, University of Kentucky Beef Specialist, presented a program entitled; Kentucky, Its 16

Agriculture Heritage and Look at the Future. Pictured above (from left to right) are Dr. Roy Burris and David Pedigo, representing Superior Fence Company of Glasgow. A delicious dinner was sponsored by Superior Fence Company of Glasgow.

Chamber of Commerce Donation - Ernie Myers (pictured left) of Glasgow Barren County Chamber of Commerce presented a check to Robert Siddens, President of the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association, during the Cattlemen’s meeting which

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was held at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy, November 14. This was a donation to the Cattlemen’s Association from the Glasgow Barren County Chamber of Commerce activitiy which was the Barren County Agriculture Fest.

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The association started their own Bred Heifer Program to help those showing an interest in animal agriculture and to help those youth start their own herd. Paige Geer was selected as the first recipient from the many applications submitted.

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Breckinridge County Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting

BY CAREY BROWN he Breckinridge County Cattlemen met for their Annual Dinner and Meeting on December 3 at the Extension Office in Hardinsburg. They had a large attendance for a great ribeye dinner and business meeting.

Breckinridge County, under the leadership of President Bobby Shilts, has grown Bobby and Mary Shilts received this framed their membership to a total cattle print as a thank you for their years of of 217 members in 2013. service to the Breckinridge County CattleThe Breckinridge County men’s.

Cattlemen’s Association is very organized and works hard to Below: JJ Tucker, Bobby Bell, Bobby Shilts keep their members informed and Roger Ogburn on the cattle industry and the state organization. Bobby has worked hard over the years to make Breckinridge County one of the more active associations in the state. While he has worked hard and enjoyed it, he was looking forward to passing the job onto someone else. Bobby Bell stood up for the challenge ans was elected 2014 Breckinridge County Cattlemen’s seed products just to name a few. Crop President. County Extension Agent Carol Production Services was also the sponsor Hinton presented Bobby and his wife for the meal.

Mary with some items of appreciation for All attendees were rewarded for their years of service. sticking around with plenty of door After dinner the business meeting prizes from several local businesses. The was officially called to order. Activities officers did an excellent job of having throughout the year were reviewed items donated and made sure that nearly and Carey Brown with the Kentucky everyone walked away with something.

Cattlemen’s Association gave an update The Breckinridge County Cattlemen’s on activities at the state level, including would like to thank the following for their the upcoming Convention and the donations: Wright Implement, Southern importance of membership at the state States, Burkmann Feeds, Burke Veterinary level. Steve Dunning, KCA Region 1 Services, United Producers, Inc., Kentucky Vice-President was also on hand to talk Cattlemen’s Association, Lucas Brother’s of his recent experiences with the Young Hardware, Frymire Equipment, Inc., Cattlemen’s Conference through NCBA. Carman’s Napa, Hobdy, Dye & Read, This was followed by Roger Ogburn, Crop Inc., Midway Veterinary Services, Towne Production Services, telling the crowd & Country Pharmacy, Green Point about the products and services offered. AG, Irvington Subway, Dinner Bell II, Cattle products include Ritchie Waterers, Hardinsburg Tire Service, Big “O” Tires, Priefert Chutes, Gallagher Fencing and & Dan Powers GM Center.

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FEATURE

CAN WE GRAZE 300+ DAYS? GLEN AIKEN, SUPERVISORY ANIMAL SCIENTIST AND JEFF LEMKUHLER, EXTENSION BEEF SPECIALIST

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ependence on stored feeds during the winter months has been necessary in order to assure a source of nutrients; unfortunately, costs of stored feeds typically are a major part of the farm budget.

We know, all too well, that hay shortages and unstable feed ingredient markets have reduced profit potential in cattle production. A global increase in feed demand has further placed greater pressure on supplies of feed ingredients resulting in escalated prices for alternative coproduct feedstuffs as well. There will likely be less reliance on concentrate and co-product feeds as the forage-based livestock industry moves into the future. Increased fuel, fertilizer and equipment costs have also resulted in rising production expenses for hay and ensilage.

It is obvious that for a cattle operation to reduce its dependence on stored feeds it must take a whole farm approach to extending the grazing season. Although Kentucky cattle operations will not completely remove their need for stored feeds, a 300-day grazing season is possible if a blend of warm- and cool-season grasses and legumes are utilized and grazing systems are implemented that can optimize growth, persistence, and quality of available forages. Most farms could make improvements in reducing stored feed needs, but this goal can only be accomplished through careful planning, hard work, and monetary investment. General recommendations will be provided for: 1) forage systems that combine cool- and warm season perennial and annual grasses and legumes with potential to extend the seasonal 20

growth distribution of quality, 2) grazing management for improving pasture productivity and increasing pasture carrying capacity, and 3) being a grass farmer to achieve a 300day grazing season.

Implementing a Pasture System Implementing a forage system will encompass the whole farm utilizing a combination of cool- and warm-season grasses and legumes. Movement of cattle to pastures containing forages with the greatest growth potential at given time points in the grazing season is key. Growth distributions are provided in Figure 1 for various forages that are utilized in Kentucky.

Depending on soils and terrain on a given farm, pastures can be planted with different grasses and legumes to provide grazing for a given time during the year. An example of a possible forage system is presented below that utilizes warm and coolseason perennial grasses as the pasture base. Pastures with better quality soils can be planted with either a novel endophyte-infected tall fescue with overseeded clovers or orchardgrass overseeded with clovers and/or drilled with alfalfa. These pastures can provide active growth in the fall and spring. Other pastures can be planted with either warm-season perennials such as bermudagrass or eastern gamagrass to provide grazing during the summer slump in growth of cool-season grasses. These warmseason grasses can provide a cutting of moderate quality hay in late May or early June, but fertility and sufficient rainfall (particularly for eastern gamagrass) will be needed to provide adequate available forage by the time cattle are moved into these pastures from cool-season perennial grass pastures. Bermudagrass can be drilled with small grains to provide grazing in late fall, provided they are planted early enough and there is

sufficient rainfall. This could provide quality grazing for adding value to spring weaned calves. Pastures on rocky, shallow hillsides are better off staying in toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue. These fields can be targeted for stockpiling late summer/ fall growth for grazing in the late fall and winter.

Annual forages such as corn can also be planted to provide grazing after warm-season perennials have gone dormant and active growth of cool-season perennials has ceased.

Small areas/pastures of warm-season annuals can also fit into a forage system to provide creep grazing for suckling calves and/or “insurance grazing� in the event of dry weather

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patterns.

Choosing which forage species and cultivars to plant will depend on soil quality and drainage characteristics, weather patterns, and an ability to invest time and money in proper management of a chosen species/ cultivar to plant. Extending the grazing season by implementing a forage system will require knowledge of expected growth distributions, forage quality and production potentials, and the necessary grazing managements for the forages that are in the system. These decisions should be based on careful thought and consultation with extension specialists and agents.

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Grazing Management A concern with moving cattle to different pastures and forages is that cattle have access to smaller areas that may require a reduction in stocking rate. This would certainly be the case if the farm is already overstocked. It is not uncommon that stocking rates exceed the carrying capacity of the farm. Stocking rates may need to be adjusted; however, if the goal is to extend the grazing season with higher quality forages then any necessary reductions in stocking rates should be compensated by improvements in animal performance. Furthermore, rotational stocking should be implemented to boost pasture carrying capacity and maintain desirable forage availabilities through the season or period of time cattle are needed to reside in a pasture. A rotational grazing system will be necessary to ensure success. The managed grazing system can be intensive or rotations

may be slower. It is critical that recommendations are followed on length of rest periods and residual forage to provide sufficient regrowth and promote stand persistence.

Following best management grazing practices for a given grass or grasslegume mixture will result in stronger root systems that allow stands to better handle dry weather patterns.

Being a Grass Farmer to Achieve 300 Days of Grazing Extending the grazing season with a system of forages will intensify the overall management of both the cattle and the pastures. Fertilization and weed control should be done when needed.

Soils should be sampled and tested every 3 years. Pasture composition should be monitored and inventoried to determine if weed control measures are needed or if legumes/clovers should be replanted. Cattlemen plan ahead in managing and preparing

pastures that will be utilized in the next seasons (i.e. applying nitrogen to toxic tall fescue at the beginning of stockpiling). A whole farm approach to obtain 300 days of grazing was achieved over a 4-year period by on-farm demonstrations conducted by the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (Dr. John Jennings, personal communication). Starting with bermudagrass and toxic tall fescue pastures and implementing research based management practices, the Project reported that income over specified cost/animal unit (1000 lb cow) was 121% greater in year 4 as compared to year 1. Cost burden of stored feeds can be reduced if different forages can be planted across pastures to maximize the availability of green forage across the four seasons. Success of this whole farm management approach will depend on using best practices for managing the grazing and forages.

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Grazing, Health and Animal Rights 3:45 Discussion

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razing, Health and Animal Rights would appear to be an odd combination for an article or conference; however, it is exactly the “Theme� for our 19th Forages at KCA program (Figure 1). The program will be on Friday, January 17 during our annual Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention in Lexington.

Theme: Grazing – Health and Animal Rights 2:00 Welcome – Dr. Garry Lacefield 2:10 Grazing: More Important Now than Ever! - Dr. Garry Lacefield 2:30 Animal Rights – Animal Welfare: Protecting Animals OR A Threat to US Food Production and Our Way of Life? - Dr. Roy Burris 3:00 Red Meat and Our Health: Separating Scientific Fact from Politics, Emotion and Misinformation - Dr. Peter Ballerstedt

4:00 Adjourn Most of you have attended one or more of the “Forages at KCA� over the past eighteen years and know I usually keep a forage focus for the program and speakers. This year we will indeed have three distinct, different topics; however, they are all critically important to Kentucky’s forage-livestock future and all relate directly to forages.

The program will begin with an important topic “Grazing: More Important Now than Ever�. Although we have had grazing as a theme many times, things are certainly different today and the opportunities for “grazing� are indeed more important than ever. Nutrients in the form of grazed pasture are the cheapest we can provide to our animals and amount of stored feed used is one of the single best predictors of profitability in Kentucky’s beef industry.

Our second presentation is a critically important topic and we are very fortunate to have one of the leading beef cattle specialists in the USA, Dr. Roy Burris as a speaker.

His topic is Animal Rights – Animal Welfare: Protecting Animals or A Threat to US Food Production and Our Way of Life.

Our keynote speaker is Dr. Peter Ballerstedt from Oregon. Dr.

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As of this writing, Dr. Ballerstedt has just returned from speaking and presenting posters at the International Grassland Congress in Sydney, Australia. Prior to our conference in January, he will be a featured speaker at the American Forage and Grassland Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.

There is no additional charge to attend this event.

We will have a complimentary copy of the proceedings along with U.K. and KFGC forage information available at the conference.

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I look forward to seeing each of you at the Lexington Convention Center at 2:00 p.m. on January 17.

Make sure you come early and stay after to attend and participate in the entire Kentucky Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Convention.

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Forages at

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FEATURE

Nancy Cox Selected as New Dean For UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment LEXINGTON, KY, NOV. 26, 2013

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iting a compelling vision for the future of the college and a national reputation for leadership, University of Kentucky Provost Christine Riordan Tuesday announced that Nancy Cox has accepted the position as dean of the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

The appointment is subject to approval by the UK Board of Trustees at its December meeting.

Cox will replace Scott Smith, who has led the college since 2001. He plans to return to the faculty, where he has been a member of 35 years. Cox is currently associate dean of research in the college, a position she has held since 2001 when she came to UK from Mississippi State University.

She is widely regarded as a leader in the field, serving on several national policy boards and organizations and has close ties to both civic and agricultural leaders throughout the Commonwealth, which enthusiastically supported her candidacy for dean.

President Eli Capilouto praised both Cox and Smith, saying that the “UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is widely known as one of the leading colleges in the country. That’s, in large part,because of the leadership of Scott Smith and his senior team, including Nancy Cox. I want to thank Dean Smith for his long service and leadership. I am excited about the prospect of Nancy’s continued leadershipboth on our campus and in the Commonwealth, where she is so respected.”

“We are fortunate to have found

someone with the rare combination of skills, intellect and reputation of Dr. Nancy Cox,” Riordan said in announcing the selection. “She is widely known and highly regarded throughout Kentucky for her knowledge and relationships with agriculture, political, and civic leaders.

At the same time, she is renowned nationally in helping lead the research and administrative efforts of one of the country’s premier colleges of agriculture, including an extension service treasured throughout the Commonwealth.”

Among many duties, Cox oversees the college’s research portfolio, which includes $25 million in external awards in Fiscal Year 2012. She currently represents the college on most Kentucky agricultural commodity boards, was the founding administrator of UK’s growing Ag Equine Programs, and has been the key administrator in innovative alliances with private industry such as Alltech.

On the national level, she serves or has served on key federal policy boards such as the American Society of Animal Science and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Advisory Board for Research.

“I am very honored to represent, serve and support the UK Ag community, including its outstanding students, faculty, staff and an extension system known throughout the Commonwealth for its commitment to service,” Cox said. “During interviews for this position, I was impressed once again by the pivotal role the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and its stakeholders play in the economy of the Commonwealth.

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ECONOMIC & POLICY UPDATE

The “Own/Rent” Decision for Beginning Farmers

BY LEE MEYER ne of the key issues facing beginning farmers is land access, and the own vs. rent decision is connected with this. Some beginning farmers are part of a farm family, and they are fortunate to start their farming careers with access to land. These beginning farmers must eventually deal with succession plans – how to transfer land ownership from their parents (or other older relatives). Succession plans are critical to creating sustainable farm businesses and they cover legal, tax and family issues.

O The Agricultural Economics Department publishes the Economic and Policy Update towards the end of each month.

Each issue features articles written by extension personnel within the department and other experts across the country.

Topics will var y greatly but regularly include marketing, management, policy, natural resources, and rural development issues. If you would like to recieve this newsletter by email, please contact Kenny Burdine at kburdine@ uky.edu.

You can also view current and past issues online at http://www.ca.uky. edu/agecon/index. php?p=209 Co-editors: Kenny Burdine, Alison Davis, and Greg Halich

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However, many beginning farmers are not starting with the required answer to their land access question. They should not automatically buy land, but consider all of their options.

First, you don’t need to own land to be a farmer. While historical farm culture tends to associate farming with land ownership, that culture is changing for all types of farms. Many established row crop operations own less than half of their land. And many smaller scale operations rent all of their farmland.

The value of unimproved farmland is based on the productivity of the land and its investment value. Investment value can be driven by farm enterprises and demand from farmers, and it can be part of other potential uses like development. The combination of these factors increases the cost of the land. Farmers who buy land pay for both of these characteristics, which makes them land investors as well as farmers.

The problem for beginning farmers is most cannot or should not put all

of their scarce financial resources into buying land.

Here’s an example. A family wants to start a typical Kentucky farm with enough land for a 30 beef cow herd and 5 to 10 acres for vegetables (which would have been tobacco a few years ago). Using data from the UK Ag Econ Department 2013 Land Value Sur vey (http://w w w2. ca.uk y.edu/cmspubsclass/f iles/ g h a l i c h /2 013 L a n d Va l u e S u r ve y. pdf), conducted by Halich and Pulliam, our new farmers would expect to pay about $200 per acre to rent the cropland and $25 per acre for the pasture – a total rent of $2,875 per year. An 85 acre farm in central Kentucky would probably cost about $4,500 per acre (a total of $380,000).

The mortgage payment would be $23,000 per year. To put this in perspective, the annual land payment would cost about eight times the estimated rent for a similar farm.

Buying a farm can give you security if you can afford it. By owning the asset, you can be improving your farm’s equity.

The numbers quoted above are not a difference in cost, but a difference in cash flow. Rent is a cost. The interest portion of the land mortgage is a cost, while the principle part of the payment in an investment in capital.

The difference in cost and cash flow does not mean that buying land is not a good idea. The numbers are data to be used in the decision making process. Many beginning farmers struggle with cash flow. While they might want to own the land they farm, the burden of the large land payment could put them under, or force them to borrow more money for

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inputs, machinery and marketing costs.

Renting land raises its own issues. Can I find the land that fits my farm business plan? Can I get a long enough contract to allow me to capture the value of improvements I will make, including soil fertility?

Where will I live? Is it convenient for me to get to my rental farm?

The bottom line is that the traditional model, which is that buying land is what makes a farmer, should be examined carefully. There are an increasing number of successful farmers who own none or very little land.

Beginning farmers who make the decision carefully are more likely to graduate into the category of successful farmers.

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ECONOMIC & POLICY UPDATE

2013 Tax Review

BY SUZY MARTIN he “Fiscal Crisis Bill”, which became law on January 2, 2013 extended the Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation limits for 2013.

The Section 179 limit for 2013 is $500,000 on eligible property. Eligible property includes most equipment, single-use buildings and tile. It does not include multi-use buildings such as shops and barns. The Section 179 limit is phased out, dollar for dollar, when the purchase of eligible property exceeds $2,000,000. Unless the government changes the regulations, the amounts are set to change considerably for 2014. Next year the Section 179 limit

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is set for $25,000 and decreases if purchases of eligible property are greater than $200,000.

Bonus depreciation for 2013 is 50%. Eligible property for this purpose is equipment, single-use buildings, tile AND the multi-use buildings. However, the property must be brand new, never used, to qualify. As of right now, there will be NO bonus depreciation in 2014.

The Child Tax Credit for 2013 remains at $1,000 per child age 16 and younger. The American Opportunity Tax Credit (formerly the Hope Credit) for college expenses is still a maximum of $2,500 per student. Remember, this includes tuition AND course materials (i.e. books.) This credit can be claimed for the first four years of post-secondary

education. Each student should receive a 1098T from the education institution reporting their tuition paid.

The “Fiscal Crisis Bill” also answered some of the uncertainty in federal estate tax regulations. A permanent change was made to increase the exemption to $5.25 million per person, or $10.5 million for a married couple. The portability of the unused portion of the exemption, from one spouse to the other, was made permanent as well. However, the tax for those estates valued over the exemption amount increased from 35% to 40%.

Don’t forget that 2013 is the first year for the Additional Medicare Tax and the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) back in 2010. The Additional Medicare Tax is 0.9% on earned income

of over $250,000 for married filing joint and $200,000 for single filers. Earned income includes W-2 wages and selfemployment income. Employers are required to withhold this tax from any wages employees receive in excess of $200,000. The NIIT is an additional 3.8% on investments for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes above $250,000 for married filing joint, and $200,000 for single filers. Investment income includes income from interest, dividends, capital gain, rental and royalty income, nonqualified annuities, and income from passive activities.

As always, it is important to meet with a trusted advisor before the end of the year for tax planning strategies.

The goal isn’t to avoid taxes but to manage tax liability over multiple years for most efficient use of tax brackets and current year deductions.

Policy Briefs: Farm Bill and Tobacco Buyout Payments

BY KENNY BURDINE & GREG HALICH ongressional agricultural leadership and Farm Bill conferees have been meeting over the past several weeks to discuss the differences in the House and Senate Farm bills. Despite some progress, a lack of consensus on key items (nutrition and commodity title reform) is jeopardizing the completion of the farm bill as we head into the Thanksgiving break.

Complicating the process is the level of budget savings that must evolve from agricultural and food nutrition programs (primarily SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The Senate farm bill calls for a reduction of $24 billion over the next 10 years (with nutrition reductions accounting for nearly $4 billion), while the House farm bill cuts around $58 billion (with nearly $40 billion coming from nutrition programs). Both chambers have agricultural program cuts in the $13-$14 billion range over the next decade, with the elimination of direct payments being the main source of savings. One of the most controversial items debated within the

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commodity title, in recent weeks, has been over the determination of payment acres. The House farm bill favors making safety net payments based on “planted” acres, causing concerns by many in the Senate who favor payments based on historical “base” acres; which they claim are less market/trade distorting, and therefore are more acceptable by the World Trade Organization. A proposal surfaced last week to consider a 5 year moving average of planted acres in calculating payments under their respective revenue and price programs. There also has been debate within the conference committee over: • target price levels and whether they are fixed or adjusted during the life of the farm bill • requiring farms to comply to a conservation plan in order to qualify for crop insurance subsidies • reducing crop insurance subsidies for producers who exceed certain income levels • repealing the 1938 and 1949 permanent farm bill law with no future expiration date for commodity support programs

• implementing a supply management program for dairy When Congress returns following the Thanksgiving break, less than two weeks will exist on the 2013 Congressional calendar. Thus, it will be challenging to deliver a farm bill that is agreed upon by the conference committee, passed by both chambers and signed by the President. Looming over this intense debate is the potential outcome of the ongoing federal budget negotiations, which could complicate the fragile farm bill process even more.

Without action on the farm bill, ag policy would revert back to the 1938 and 1949 farm legislation which would elevate prices to what many consider unacceptable levels. While another one year extension could easily be the outcome, some are even calling for a two year extension given the challenges of passing a farm bill during a Congressional election year.

FSA issued a new release earlier this month indicating that the Tobacco Transition Payment Program (i.e., tobacco buyout payments), along with other government farm programs, would be subject to 7.2% cut as part of

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automatic (across-the-board) spending reductions called sequestration. Eligible TTPP participants (both farmers and lending institutions who offered lump sum distributions) are scheduled to receive their last payment of this ten year program in January 2014.

Kentucky’s share of the $9.6 billion tobacco buyout program was around $2.5 billion or approximately $250 million annually. In recent years, FSA has distributed around $150 million annually to eligible (former) Kentucky tobacco quota owners and growers, with the remaining funds being delivered to financial institutions who offered up-front lump sum distributions.

In aggregate, Kentucky would stand to lose approximately $18 million of TTPP payments. Farm organizations and policymakers from tobacco-producing states are claiming that TTPP funds should not be a part of sequestration since the source of the funding was from tobacco companies and not taxpayers. Congressional tobacco state lawmakers are discussing these issues with USDA and OMB. A copy of the FSA news release can be accessed at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ 25

ECONOMIC & POLICY UPDATE

Disciplining Employees: The Hot Stove Rule

BY STEVE ISAACS ew farms function without hired employees. However, many farms function without much thought towards productive, disciplinar y procedures for employees. Often, situations fester until they reach a boiling point, and the resulting explosion releases more than a little steam.

The first goal of discipline should be to prevent a bad situation from occurring. The second goal should be to prevent it from ever occurring again. Discipline should be constructive, not destructive.

Disciplinary procedures should be based on a set of standards or rules that are stated in advance and well communicated. An employee who says, “I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to do that.” is likely reflecting a problem with

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management, not labor. Establish the rules or standards in advance and write them down, if necessary, but be certain to make sure everyone knows what is expected.

The key – communication.

Furthermore, few infractions are worthy of dismissal on the first occurrence. Violence or theft may be the exceptions. Being tardy or careless may be worth a verbal warning, followed by a written or more formal reprimand, and may ultimately result in dismissal. In other words progressive discipline.

Progressive discipline doesn’t mean it should be delayed.

Disciplinary action should follow the infraction immediately.

It shouldn’t be triggered by anger or administered emotionally, but it should be closely linked to the event. Letting it go and addressing it later may send a message that

it wasn’t a big deal. Deal with it – soon.

Finally, discipline has to be consistent. Employees will always be aware if some workers get away with an infraction that others are disciplined for. Fair treatment will trump favoritism – always.

Bernie Erven, a retired professor from Ohio State University and a national leader in human resource management in agriculture, captured these notions in the very effective analogy of a hot stove.

Good discipline is like a hot stove: The stove gives a WARNING. It’s hot. You can feel the heat.

Rules are the heat that provides the warning. Violators will be burned.

The stove is CONSISTENT. It will burn every time. Rules should

be enforced every time they are broken. Hot stoves burn. Broken rules lead to discipline.

The stove burns IMMEDIATELY. There is no delay between touching and burning. Rule violations should be dealt with as soon as possible.

The stove is IMPERSONAL. It burns everyone who touches it.

All violators should be dealt with in the same way. The stove doesn’t play favorites. Neither should the employer.

Finally, and this was not part of Dr. Erven’s analogy, the stove is USEFUL. It provides heat for a cold room. Discipline should be viewed as a way to warm up a difficult situation, not a way to make it boil over.

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FEATURE

Mid-South Stocker Conference Provides Beef Producers Information to Face Problems of Industry Extended-Release Injectable Parasiticide 5% Sterile Solution NADA 141-327, Approved by FDA for subcutaneous injection For the Treatment and Control of Internal and External Parasites of Cattle on Pasture with Persistent Effectiveness CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

INDICATIONS FOR USE LONGRANGE, when administered at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body weight, is effective in the treatment and control of 20 species and stages of internal and external parasites of cattle: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Cooperia oncophora – Adults and L4 Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4 Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4 Haemonchus placei – Adults Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults Ostertagia lyrata – Adults Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4 Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults Parasites Gastrointestinal Roundworms Cooperia oncophora Cooperia punctata Haemonchus placei Oesophagostomum radiatum Ostertagia lyrata Ostertagia ostertagi Trichostrongylus axei Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus

Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus – Adults Grubs Hypoderma bovis Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis

Durations of Persistent Effectiveness 100 days 100 days 120 days 120 days 120 days 120 days 100 days 150 days

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should be given only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb body weight).

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Withdrawal Periods and Residue Warnings Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment.

This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.

A withdrawal period has not been established for pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

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Animal Safety Warnings and Precautions The product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including possible granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.

Observe cattle for injection site reactions. If injection site reactions are suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Protect product from light.

LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been developed specifically for use in cattle only. This product should not be used in other animal species.

When to Treat Cattle with Grubs LONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper timing of treatment is important. For the most effective results, cattle should be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fly (warble fly) season.

Environmental Hazards Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing because the environmental impact has not been evaluated for these scenarios.

Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extended-release anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program.

TARGET ANIMAL SAFETY Clinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety of LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin). Overdosing at 3 to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in a statistically significant reduction in average weight gain when compared to the group tested at label dose. Treatment-related lesions observed in most cattle administered the product included swelling, hyperemia, or necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The administration of LONGRANGE at 3 times the recommended therapeutic dose had no adverse reproductive effects on beef cows at all stages of breeding or pregnancy or on their calves.

Not for use in bulls, as reproductive safety testing has not been conducted in males intended for breeding or actively breeding. Not for use in calves less than 3 months of age because safety testing has not been conducted in calves less than 3 months of age.

STORAGE Store at 77° F (25° C) with excursions between 59° and 86° F (15° and 30° C). Protect from light.

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he cattle industry has undergone tremendous challenges in recent years Some of these include drought for most of the country that continued for two to three years, increased costs, the greatest market prices in history, narrow profit, national and international politics and economics as well as animal rights issues. All of these impact the profitability of the beef industry and especially the stocker cattle producer. The 2014 MidSouth Stocker Conference was planned to provide information to aid stocker cattle operators in management of their operations and convert these problems into opportunities to produce and market feeder cattle as economically as possible.

The dates for the conference are February 18th and 19th, 2014 and it will be held at Paris Landing State Park in Buchanan, Tennessee. This is east of Paris, Tennessee.

The conference is a cooperative effort between the University of Tennessee Extension, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and the Mid-South Stocker Cattle Association.

Bayer Animal Health and BEEF are partners in the conference. This will be the ninth consecutive conference and it should help stocker operators and improve their profit and contribute to the state agricultural economy.

The conference alternates on an annual basis between Kentucky and Tennessee locations. The Mid-South area is home to a large number of stocker operations and this explains why the conference has been annually conducted in the Western areas of both states. A large turnout for the conference is anticipated.

Paris Landing State Park is a great

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facility for the meeting. The meeting area is adjacent to the trade show. There is plenty of room for breaks, meals and a reception. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to “rub elbows” with the vendors in that these activities will be located within the middle of the trade show booths.

On-site registration will get underway at 8:00 a.m., February 18th and run until 10:00 a.m. at the Convention Center at the park. The program will start at 10:00 a.m. with presentation of the three “virtual tours.” This is a change from previous conferences in which the program “kicked off ” at 1:00 p.m. The remaining topics for the day will include health management, feeding of co-products and market outlook.

A reception and a “Beef Dinner” will complete the day.

The next day, February 19th, will begin with a continental breakfast and follow with presentations on how the effect of changes in marketing impacted the demand for feeders. A second talk will consist of an overview of the current feedlot sector.

Attendees are encouraged to register early in order that plans for meals, the reception and facilities can be made.

Registration is $110 per person and $150 per husband and wife, if completed by February 6th. After that, registration increases to $125 and $175 . Registration includes four breaks, a continental breakfast and two lunches plus a bound copy of the proceedings of the presentations.

For additional information regarding the conference, producers in either Kentucky or Tennessee can contact their local Extension office or go to the conference web site at http:// midsouthstocker.org/

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Kentucky Third State to Establish a Black Hereford Association

BY KARA KEETON entucky’s Black Hereford cattle farmers came together in the summer of 2013 to establish the Kentucky Black Hereford Association (KBHA). Kentucky was the third state in the nation to join the American Black Hereford Association (ABHA) in promoting this growing breed of beef cattle.

“Black Herefords are a hybrid breed of cattle developed by crossing Hereford and Angus breeds,” explained Tim Tarter, a cattle farmer in Pulaski County and a founding director of the KBHA. “While crossing breeds is not unusual, for an animal to be a Black Hereford it has to have at least 62.5% registered Hereford blood, be black in color, and sired by a bull registered by the American Black Hereford Association or a registered Red Hereford bull with known EPDs and free of any genetic defects.”

Tarter pointed out that many

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commercial producers use Hereford cattle in their operations because of the quality traits the breed exhibits. Yet with traditional cross breeding of Angus and Herefords, producers get a mix of black and red baldie calves. By using Black Hereford cattle producers can virtually eliminate red baldies and still have the positive traits of the Hereford breed.

“Herefords have always been known for their feed efficiency and docile temperament, traits that commercial producers want in a cattle herd,” said Tarter. “The amazing thing about the Black Hereford versus cross breeding is the isolation of the black color gene which will always give you that black hided calf instead of getting a red calf.

That difference in the hide color can make a big difference when you are taking those cattle to the market” Craig Ludwig, CEO of the ABHA, pointed out that in developing the breed,

Above: The Black Herefords are known for their feed efficiency, superior quality meat and docility.

Right: Tim Tarter and Craig Ludwig, CEO of the American Black Hereford Associa on at Tim’s farm.

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FEATURE cattle were selected first and foremost for fertility then maternal and calving ease traits were emphasized. He explained that while the ABHA was established in 1994 the first Black Hereford cattle to meet the qualifications of 62.5% registered Hereford blood and black hide were not recorded until 1997.

“The Black Hereford breed was recognized with an international breed designation by the National Association of Animal breeders in 2003,” stated Ludwig. “Then in 2005 the EPD’s were implemented for the Black Herefords.

Since then we have continued to improve the genetics of the breed.”

Joe Hoagland, a former ABHA President and owner of J/N Ranch in Leavenworth, Kansas was the first breeder to ever sell registered Black Hereford cattle. Today, he says that most of his customers are commercial bull buyers and many of them are repeat customers.

“Black Herefords are superior to

traditional Herefords in carcass quality and the hair color needed for sale premiums. These are traits the breed gets from Angus genetics,” explained Hoagland. “In cost of gain studies they are very feed efficient, which is a trait they get from Hereford genetics. This is why commercial bull buyers like them.

They are the best of both worlds. “ Tarter read about the breed on the Internet over five years ago, and he saw a real opportunity for combining the best of both worlds in his cattle herd.

“I have now worked with the breed for over four years,” said Tarter. “I have seen first-hand how this breed has the feed efficiency and the docility of the Hereford, and at the same time I am getting a superior quality of meat with grading traits, marbling, and lower trim fat content of the Angus.”

It was this success with the breed that drove Tarter to reach out to two other producers in the area, Darrell Selby a Russell County producer and Wayne

Flynn a Pulaski County producer, to join him in establishing the KBHA this past summer.

“Kentucky is the third state in the country to establish a state organization,” said Tarter. “The Black Hereford producers in the state came together to raise awareness of the Black Hereford as a viable breed in the industry.”

Selby sees the KBHA’s role as that of promoting the outstanding qualities of the Black Hereford breed to producers in the state. He also is focused on what he sees as the real potential for the breed in the state, the economic impact on the commercial cattle industry.

“This breed will allow commercial producers to take more cattle with black hides to the market, and that can have a significant economic impact on the farm,” said Selby. “I have raised other registered animals for a long time, but I believe this breed has a chance to have a greater economic impact on the industry in Kentucky.”

“Right now the demand is growing so rapidly, we can’t supply the market with the Black Hereford heifers for breeding stock,” said Tarter. “Commercial guys just absolutely love the bulls for their docility, growth, and feed efficiency.”

Tarter explained that KBHA is working hard to increase awareness of the breed across the state. As an organization they plan to become more actively involved with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, display at the upcoming Beef Expo in Louisville this spring, and begin working with youth across the state to show the Black Hereford breed.

“We are excited about the growth of the Black Hereford breed and the association in Kentucky,” said Tarter.

“We look forward to having a chance to promote the breed and the Kentucky Black Hereford Association at the KCA Convention and other events in 2014.”

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What Does the End of the Tobacco Buyout Mean?

NOV. 27, 2013 BY SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS STAFF | SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS

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he Tobacco Transition Payment Program last payment is scheduled for January 2014. As of 2012, $4.11 billion had been paid directly to tobacco growers and $5.85 billion directly to former quota owners.

Concerns have been raised that as soon as the payments end there will be a large exodus of tobacco producers.

The Office of Management and Budget says the last payment should be reduced by up to 7.2%.

Commonly called the tobacco buyout, the Tobacco Transition Payment Program last payment is scheduled for January 2014.

What does this mean for rural economies and tobacco production?

The federal tobacco price support and quota program ended in 2004,

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deregulating U.S. tobacco production and providing compensation to quota owners and tobacco farmers over a 10-year period. As of 2012 $4.11 billion had been paid out by USDA directly to tobacco growers and $5.85 billion directly to former quota owners.

Blake Brown, policy and farm management economist with the North

whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next now that the tobacco payment program is ending: How will the end of the TTPP payments affect tobacco production?

Brown: Concerns have been raised that some farmers have been using the TTPP to subsidize tobacco production and that as soon as the payments end there will be a large exodus of tobacco

While the end of the TTPP payments should not be disruptive because the end was expected, an unexpected reduction in the last TTPP payment is disruptive. A reduction of 7.2 percent would be over $68 million dollars not flowing to quota owners, producers and financial institutions.

Carolina State University Extension, answers questions remaining about

producers. There are probably some farmers who have done this and will

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exit production after 2014. But since the TTPP was not tied to any requirement to produce tobacco the only reason tobacco farmers had for continuing production was if they thought it would be profitable.

The decoupling of TTPP payments from tobacco production increased the probability that decisions to continue tobacco farming were based on expected profitability, not contingent on receipt of TTPP payments.

While there is little hard data to go on and this conclusion is based on anecdotal evidence and general behavior by businesses, the end of the TTPP is likely to have little effect on tobacco production. Other factors such as the emergence of e-cigarettes, increasing regulation of tobacco products, increases in excise taxes, competition from other tobacco producing countries, exchange rates, and whether or not robust demand from Asia for tobacco continues will be

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There are many factors, some of them quite ominous, that will have potentially large impacts on U.S. tobacco production, but the end of the TTPP is not likely one of them.

How will the end of the TTPP be felt in tobacco-producing states?

Brown: The TTPP brought unprecedented funds to a large number of citizens in rural tobacco producing communities. But even this situation

should not be a crisis scenario. All involved in the tobacco buyout have known with certainty that the payments would end after 10 years.

Again in every situation where funds are received there are some who spend irresponsibly and others who make honest mistakes in investment and consumption decisions. However most have likely consumed, invested, or saved the payments with the end in mind. All will bemoan the end of the payments, but the end should not be a surprise.

Is the final TTPP payment subject to federal sequestration? What does this mean?

Brown: The Office of Management and Budget says the payment should be reduced by up to 7.2 percent. This decision was completely unexpected by all involved since the TTPP payments are backed and completely paid from a trust fund of assessments on the tobacco industry. All involved including the financial institutions buying payment streams viewed the TTPP payments

with the certainty of Treasury Bills.

While the end of the TTPP payments should not be disruptive because the end was expected, an unexpected reduction in the last TTPP payment is disruptive.

A reduction of 7.2 percent would be over $68 million dollars not flowing to quota owners, producers and financial institutions. Congressional offices involving in bringing resolution to this unexpected problem seemed confident that the reduction would be restored… stay tuned.

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Conservation, Cattle and You

A monthly series focusing on conservation efforts in Kentucky

Natural Resources Conserva on Service (NRCS) in Kentucky Providing conservation solutions to protect your way of life Cow Country News is happy to announce the newest series. Every month through 2014 this section will focus on one conservation effort per month. Items will include a technical article on the issue, a “success” story featuring a local producer and much more including introductions to NRCS Agents across the state. Our first month is an overview of NRCS. We welcome your thoughts and hope you enjoy!

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Financial Assistance Programs

Our Mission

Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) Allows productive lands to remain in agricultural production under private stewardship.

Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)

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uided by the mission of helping people help the land, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) collaborates with farmers, communities and other individuals and groups to protect natural resources on private lands. Working side by side with our partners and customers, we identify natural resource concerns, such as water quality and quantity issues, soil erosion, air quality, wetlands and wildlife habitat, and develop unique solutions for restoring and protecting these resources.

Assistance for broad spectrum of conservation practices that promote agricultural production, forest management and environmental quality.

Allows productive lands to remain in agricultural production under private ownership.

Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Restores wetlands and wetland habitat on marginal agricultural land.

Easement Programs

Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) Assists landowners in restoring and protecting grassland and pastureland, while maintain viable farming operations.

Healthy Forest Reserve Program (HFRP) Restores and enhances forest ecosystems for biodiversity and more.

Who We Are

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

Our workforce consists of a diverse group of skilled natural resource professionals. With representatives in nearly every county, we have a thorough, first-hand understanding and appreciation of the challenges, limitations and special needs unique to the Kentucky landscape.

These skills enable us to develop solutions that best match our customers’ goals with the needs of the land.

Pays farmers to plant trees, grass and brush on highly erodible or environmentally sensitive croplands.

What We Do As an agency, our goal is to help landowners develop conservation plans and provide advice on the design, layout, construction, management, operation, maintenance and evaluation of voluntary conservation practices. Our activities include farmland protection, natural resource 34

Stewardship Watershed/ Community Programs improvement, urban conservation, and local community projects to improve social, economic and environmental conditions.

NRCS also conducts soil surveys and the National Resources inventory nationwide, to provide the basis for

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Encourages producers to embrace long-term comprehensive conservation by maintaining and improving existing practices.

Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) Undertakes emergency measures on watersheds damaged by fire, flood, and other natural calamities to prevent erosion and runoff that could endanger lives and property.

conservation planning activities and an accurate assessment of the land’s condition.

How We Do It NRCS provides both technical and financial assistance to landowner and

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managers through Farm Bill programs for the benefit of farm, watershed and community. Additional easement programs are also available to provide long-term management options.

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How to Get Involved  Participation is voluntary. If you are interested in learning more about our conservation programs and services, contact your local NRCS service center.

Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) NRCS delivers technical assistance throughitsvoluntaryConservationTechnical Assistance Program (CTA). Through CTA, NRCS employees provide conservation options and recommendations, as well as planning and engineering assistance to farmers, local governments and urban landowners. Although CTA does not include financial or cost-share assistance, landowners may develop plans that can, in turn, serve as a springboard for future participation in conservation programs.

Programs NRCSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resource conservation programs offer agricultural procedures and

On the web at www.ky.nrcs.usda.gov nonindustrial private forest landowners both financial and technical assistance to voluntarily conserve natural resources on privately-owned farm lands. The following is a summary of the various conservation programs funded through the Farm Bill and other federal programs:

Kentucky Conserva on Partnership

Conservation Planning Process

financial assistance but it can serve as a springboard for future participation in conservation programs. Your local NRCS office Scan here to find has conservation an office near you. planning experts who will assist you.

1. Contact your Local USDA Service Center Here, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NRCS provides assistance to agricultural producers in a manner that will promote agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible goals. The Conservation Planning process puts you in charge. It enables you to create your own conservation plan that incorporates your goals and objects. The plan itself does not include

2. Work with an NRCS Conservationist to Develop a Conservation Plan A conservation plan addresses your entire farming operation identifying resource problems associated with soil, water, air, and other natural resources, and offers conservation solutions to address those problems. Many good solutions to common resource problems have been developed over the years and are incorporated into conservation

practices. NRCS can help you to select conservation practices that best suit your operation.

3. Let the Plan be Your Guide An organized conservation plan will provide a roadmap of resource development opportunities over the next five to ten year period. This will reduce the probability of making short-term decisions that may conflict with your longterm goals.

4. Â An Approved Plan Offers Many Advantages The choice to develop a farm conservation plan is yoursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is voluntary; but developing it has many advantages. For example, certain NRCS programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), require an approved conservation plan. It will also greatly assist you in achieving sustainable farming practices.

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n the thick of winter I always wonder why anyone would want to milk cows in the blowing snow and subzero temperatures. The frozen water cups and hoses, the time spent with the wind whipping around your body, the sunless days and the pain in your fingers as they warm up from being nearly frostbitten are the unending inconveniences.

While Facebook is teeming with photos of families nestled up to their fire places with their hands wrapped around a steaming cup of hot chocolate,

my thoughts turn envious as I begin thinking, wouldn’t it be nice to stay inside instead of milking cows?

I could stay inside but I would miss helping my son fix the gutter cleaner and bantering back and forth about what college football team should be in what Bowl game.

I could warm up to a fire and stay in the house instead of milking cows with my daughter while she laughs at the way I dance to 80s music. Or I could trade sitting in a warm house for sneaking up on my three boys as they sing into pitchforks and play broom guitars to a George Strait song without the knowledge of being watched.

I would miss the speculation of how this year’s show string will do at the show, the guess work of what bull to use and the constant feline companions who sit under the cows to catch any milk that

leaks out.

I would miss the strange conversations that stretch from arguing over the mystery of a specific song lyric to wondering why a football coach insists that a farm boy participate in team weight training when he does more in one day than most boys do in an entire week.

The problem solving, the feed mixer fixing, the calf pulling, the stall bedding races, the rock and roll music concerts and the favorite cat contests are all things I would miss if I chose to stay inside my warm farmhouse on the hill.

So tonight, as the wind stirs up the blowing snow I’ll put on my barn clothes and head across the road. I’d hate to miss out on any brain-stretching questions like, “Would you rather be a coward or flat out dumb?”

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FEATURE

Farming Bugs to Feed to Livestock

BY KATHY VOTH, ONPASTURE. COM

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n entrepreneur in Ohio is producing 225 pounds of clean, safe feed per day in a 3-foot by 5-foot space he calls “The Love Shack.”

See how black soldier fly larvae might be in your livestock’s future.

Black soldier flies carry no pathogens harmful to people or animals.

Glen Courtwright, CEO and founder of Enviroflight, says that Black Soldier Fly larvae have a nutty flavor, kind of like a savory cracker. But he’s not suggesting that we eat his product. He’s actually raising them as feed for livestock like pigs, cows and fish. His bug meal is very nutritious, and it costs about 20% less than grain.

The black soldier flies, live, mate and produce their eggs in a large greenhouse-looking building with Barry White tunes piped in 24 hours a day. (No really! Courtwright says

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that Barry White is a good replacement for the expensive vibrating equipment they would otherwise need to use in their process.) The flies are fed waste products from breweries and ethanol production and they produce a few million eggs per day, or 2,000 tons of animal feed.

This fertilizer is currently only available in Ohio.

But food for livestock isn’t the only benefit provided by this process. The “excretions” from the larvae, along with their shed skins are ground up into a fertilizer called “Yellow Springs Select All-Natural Plant Food.” According to Courtwright the result is a fibrous material that helps keep moisture in the ground with a slower releasing nitrogen that doesn’t burn plants. (For those keeping track it has an N-P-K ratio of 5-3-2.)

With the world’s population expected to increase significantly over the next 40 years, Courtwright

Environflight’s work as one way to meet the 60% increase in food production we’ll need. Enviroflight’s mission is to develop sustainable animal and plant nutrients using regionally available, lowvalue materials emphasizing: Production of nutrients in a socially responsible way Elimination of toxins, hormones, and antibiotics from our food supply Reduction of the environmental and financial costs to our food supply Now in its fourth year, the company is testing feed formulations for yellow perch, rainbow trout, and tilapia, all fish that can be farm raised. Once they’ve fixed on the exact formula, they hope to expand, building proprietary facilities at farm sites for customers.

Courtright is also working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to get permission to sell livestock feed made from insects. The hold up is related to mad cow disease. Since cows eating feed made from other cattle

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seemed to be spreading the disease, feeds made from animals were banned – and insects are considered to be “animals” for the purposes of feeding.

So – if Courtright and Enviroflight get the go ahead from the FDA, bugs could be in your livestock’s future. What would you think of raising 225 pounds of clean, safe, feed in a 3-foot by 5-foot space? Maybe someday we’ll be wondering again how to describe how we raise our livestock….pasture raised and bug-finished anyone?

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USDA NRCS in Kentucky Announces 2014 Farm Bill Program Participation

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he USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kentucky is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS office now to receive information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible financial funding opportunities.

The application process for NRCS’s conservation programs is continuous, but funding selections for specific programs are made throughout the year. For the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) the first application cutoff period date for consideration for 2014 funds is January 17, 2014. Applications received after January 17, 2014, will be held until the next application cut off period, which will be April 18, 2014.

NRCS Acting State Conservationist

Jack Kuhn announced this month that technical and financial assistance is available to eligible applicants for the EQIP. EQIP is a conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers who face threats to soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land. Through EQIP, NRCS develops contracts with agricultural producers to voluntarily implement conservation practices. Persons engaged in livestock or agricultural production and owners of non-industrial private forestland are eligible for this program. Eligible land includes cropland, pastureland, private non-industrial forestland, and other farm or ranch lands.

EQIP offers several National and State Initiatives which include the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watershed Initiative, Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative, Organic Initiative, On-Farm Energy Initiative, Wildlife Initiative, and Forestry Initiative.

Interested land users should visit their

should work with a conservation planner to develop the plan based on the landowner’s operational goals to improve the productivity, sustainability and profitability of their operation. The conservation plan will serve as a roadmap to a variety of technical assistance and financial assistance through EQIP and WHIP, as well as other options available to the landowner.

“We’re getting back to our roots with conservation planning,” says Kuhn.

“Conservation planning is the vital first step in understanding natural resources on your land, and also understanding how technical and financial conservation assistance can be incorporated into your operation to help you help the land.” He added, “Now is the time to contact your local NRCS Field Office to develop a conservation plan.”

For more information visit NRCS on the web at www.ky.nrcs.usda.gov or contact your local NRCS service center at http:// offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app.

local NRCS Office to find out what opportunities are available through each of these EQIP Initiatives.

A second conservation program, WHIP, offers opportunities through the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW), which focuses on the recovery of certain at-risk, threatened or endangered wildlife species while helping other vulnerable and game species that depend on similar habitat. In Kentucky, the Golden-winged Warbler is the species of concern for parts of 12 Kentucky counties including Bell, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, McCreary, Perry, Pike and Whitley.

“We’re urging producers to get their applications in as soon as possible to be considered for this year’s funding,” said Kuhn.

All recipients of assistance are required to develop a conservation plan.

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n 2007 the Kentucky Beef Network began a partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) for five Kentucky high school juniors or seniors to attend the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS). This year, because of the wonderful partnership, UNL offered to pay for 3 additional students to attend NYBLS! Students attend the 2 day leadership conference and take an additional day to participate in tours of feedlots, ranches, and feed mills.

NYBLS is designed to introduce youth to career and educational opportunities and current issues in the beef industry, as well as develop and refine leadership and entrepreneurial skills. One benefit for Kentucky delegates is to network with students from Nebraska to exchange personal farm experiences and gain new perspectives of the beef industry. The continued partnership between UNL

and KBN has proven to be a wonderful and rewarding experience for Kentucky students.

The 2013 Kentucky delegates were Connor Williams, Logan county; Kathryn Goodman, Hardin county; Julia Scott, Hart county; Emma Tobe, Boyle county; Bradii Walton, Boone county; Morgan Stephens, Fleming county; Madison Dixon, Harrison county; and Carly Dalton, Kenton county.

Chaperones were Jim Walton, Boone county and Caitlin Swartz, Kentucky Beef Council.

“I can’t decide what my favorite part of the trip to Nebraska was because it was all so much fun! Learning how to produce Wagyu Beef was certainly a highlight. Touring a feedlot, touring a hay processing facility, and most importantly, learning how to market our beef industry was all wrapped up into an Contʼd on pg. 42

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inter wasted no time showing up this year in Kentucky, and Eden Shale Farm was no exception. The early December snow storm that blanketed the northern half of the state put down around 8 inches of snow at the farm. And with the bitter cold temperatures that followed it, the snow stuck around for the better part of two weeks. But as you might be guessing, 8 inches of snow in Owen County terrain only means one thing, phenomenal sledding! It wasn’t long before a feed trough liner had been pulled out and lined up to descend the snow covered obstacle course. The problem is all our pastures tend to end abruptly at the bottom into woods or a barbed wire fence, but that wasn’t stopping anybody. You know the

feeling when a roller coaster eases over that first big hill? This was similar except without the safety of a seatbelt. That feed trough went down those hills like Clark Griswold on a saucer sled! Needless to say a good time was had and nobody got injured which made it a successful day of sledding.

In other weather related news, we previously had a corn crib get blown in by some straight line winds back on October 31st. There was also some metal roofing that got ripped off of the bull barn during that same storm. Greg and I took some metal off of the damaged corn crib (which is set to be torn down) and fixed the barn roof. Greg wasn’t too big on heights, but he can hold a ladder like you wouldn’t believe!

There has still been plenty of activity going on at Eden Shale. In November Glen Aiken and his team from USDAFAPRU (Forage Animal Production Research Unit) where at the farm to help us get the baseline assessment of our pastures completed. Glen and Tracy Hamilton, along with others, took soil samples in every field at the farm so that we can analysis the results and make the

needed adjustments for proper soil fertility.

I would like to thank Glen and Tracy, as their team has given a lot of time and expertise to help get Eden Shale Farm up and running.

The cattle at the farm are looking good. We have them on winter pasture and in some wooded areas. We have not yet had to start feeding any hay. We also have some new additions to the herd. Greg has been purchasing some new cows, 18 head so far. They are mainly Limousin based cattle, both red and black, and a few nice smokes here and there. They are some nice thick, deep bodied females that should make a good addition to our herd.

We also sold some calves in the December CPH sale in Lexington. We

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sold 18 head with an average weight of 562 lbs. Although on the small side for this sale they still sold good. We averaged $1.59 /lb. We still have 35 calves from that group, and we plan on keeping and developing 15 to 20 of the nicest heifers and then selling the remaining calves as yearlings later this spring.

As always with a farm, Eden Shale has been keeping us busy. The winter months sometimes can seem like they go on forever, but we have calves that will be hitting the ground starting next month which will again occupy most of our time.

And it won’t be long after that before the grass turns green and the air smells of spring. But until then, keep those sleds handy.

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Contʼd from pg. 40 incredibly entertaining and enjoyable weekend. I can’t express in words my gratitude to the Kentucky Beef Network and the partnership they have with UNL. This experience opened my eyes to how feedlots operate, and I learned several manners in which to market our industry. Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity!”- Julia Scott, Hart County “Where do I even begin...? I guess I could start by saying that the NYBLS Trip was hands down the best experience I’ve had when learning about the beef industry! Not every day do you get to pack up and tour such a beautiful part of the country. Our first day in Nebraska, we visited Craig Cattle Company in Craig, Nebraska. The manager so generously took us around the feedlot, provided information and was open to any questions we had. As a beef producer, I background cattle each year to make uniform truckloads which are sent out west to feedlots; however, prior to this trip, I’d never seen the feedlot side of our operation. Visiting a feedlot allowed me to understand where my cattle go and how they are managed in the western sector of the U.S. The remainder of the trip was spent at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln college where NYBLS took place. I met so many people from across the country who all shared a common love for cattle. To begin our marketing project, we were first placed into groups with complete strangers. But, by the end of the Symposium, these members felt like lifelong friends. Our task was to create 42

Top Left: Kathryn works together with 3 Nebraska students to create a display for their Asian inspired steak hoagie.

Top Right: Kentucky NYBLS participants toured Craig Cattle LLC while in Nebraska. Craig Cattle is a 10,000 head custom feedlot located in Eastern Nebraska.

Right top: Morgan and Emma cook up their beef innovation, sliders from around the US. Their tasty treat earned them 3rd place.

Right bottom: Carly and Bradii’s group presenting to the judges their mexican meatloaf sandwich. Their beefy innovation earned them 2nd place. and market a new beef product based on the cut of beef we were given. The college was so kind and helpful throughout this process. Many guest speakers educated us about the beef industry and how to market our product. NYBLS was all in all amazing and truly helped me to grow within the beef industry.

I could continue for days explaining this once in a lifetime opportunity, but for now, I will leave it at this. I would like to say a special thanks to Kentucky Beef Network for selecting me to represent Kentucky and sponsoring the trip. A big thank you goes to Cargill for also sponsoring. Additionally, I would like to specially thank Caitlin Swartz for her guidance and Bradii’s father, Jim, for also serving as a chaperone. Without them, our trip wouldn’t have been as impactful as it was. Finally, I want to say thanks to my group for becoming some of my great friends and sharing this wonderful experience with me!”- Morgan Stephens, Fleming County

“The NYBLS trip had been on my mind since I heard about it my freshman year of high school because of previous juniors and seniors I went to school with.

But now it was my time to have one of the best experiences of my life. When we got to the airport, we all talked and you could tell that all of our personalities would mesh together to create an amazing group of young beef producers to represent Kentucky! On the first day we went to tour a 10,000 head feed lot, which was an amazing thing to see, coming from a smaller town in Kentucky it’s not something you see every day but in Nebraska it was a very common thing. In pure amazement of the 10,000 head that was among us, they surprised us again by showing us the feed that they used. A year’s supply of high moisture corn seemed to go on for miles and that could touch the sky was an amazement for me. After the tour of Craig Cattle LLC we went to Oxbow which is a hay processing plant for small animals.

It was interesting hearing about how the business started with hot glue guns in the kitchen to machines helping and an expanding business that is nationwide!

Saturday was spent on campus with State officers and several guest speakers. We were separated into groups then you had to produce and market a product, which has your choice of beef, to a specific age group. It was an experience, a good one at that, you were able to work with kids your

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age that shared the same interests as you.

After the NYBLS sessions were complete we were able to tour the animal science department, it is a one of a kind campus!

From an amazing arena to animals that helped you throughout your college classes. If I had to describe the NYBLS trip in one word it would be incredible.

I was able to have an opportunity to connect with several different people from Nebraska, Connecticut, and people from throughout Kentucky and to also learn more about the beef industry that will help me in the future. I would like to thank the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and the

FEATURE Beef Network for allowing us to attend NYBLS. Also, a special thank you to Caitlin Swartz and Jim Walton for putting up with eight teenagers and being fantastic role models for us to look up too. “Kathryn Goodman, Hardin County “NYBLS was no doubt, the greatest learning experience I’ve encountered involving the beef industry. We visited Craig Cattle Company on the Friday of our trip, where we were given a tour of

the facilities, we were able to see the feed processes and the rations given to the cattle, and the owner answered any questions we could come up with. The following day we visited Oxbow Animal Health. We were able to meet the owner, who gave us his story on the process of starting your own business and the risks you have to take to be successful. He is now selling his small animal feeds all around the world while expanding his business. NYBLS, which was held at the University of NebraskaLincoln, was my favorite part of the trip.

We were able to meet up with others who share a common love of the industry and develop a new item to put on the menu to market to a restaurant. Cooking the meal was the most challenging part, but everyone volunteering at the college was willing to step right in and help us in any way they could. NYBLS was such an impactful experience that I will cherish for a lifetime. I would like to thank the University of Nebraska- Lincoln for allowing us to experience this at such wonderful facilities, Kentucky Cattlemen’s

for selecting me to represent Kentucky and sponsoring our trip, and a special thank you to Caitlin Swartz for planning out our trip and Brandii’s father for chaperoning.

They truly made this trip so impactful with their guidance, experience, and knowledge of the beef industry. NYBLS expanded my love and interest within the beef industry and I couldn’t be any more thankful that I was chosen to represent Kentucky for this experience.”-Madison Dixon,

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Leadership Class Meets in Lexington for Their Second Session

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he Kentucky Cattlemen’s / Whayne Leadership Program had their second session in Lexington November 12-14, 2014.

Whayne Supply Company, one of the nation’s oldest and largest Caterpillar dealerships, established in 1913 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, will be the supporting sponsor and provider of many of the training sessions for Class VII. The class gathered to reconnect in the food court of the Lexington Convention Center for lunch. The Hyatt Regency provided the backdrop for the session’s meetings during the entire first day. The first item on the agenda was Business Etiquette where the participants learned the basic fundamentals of etiquette from A-Z. Terri Thompson, a professional speaker and social success trainer with Etiquette in Action, presented the group with topics such as “How to Make Small Talk” and “Time Management”. Mrs. Thompson provided an entertaining yet informative presentation on how first impressions, introductions and greetings are an important part of a business practice, no matter what industry you are in. The etiquette training ended with a dinner at the Hyatt Regency where Mrs. Thompson explained the proper protocol for a formal dinner. The lesson proved to be an exceptionally

informative end to the evening.

For the second day, the class traveled to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s office and was treated to a beef breakfast prepared

by Alison Smith of the Kentucky Beef Council. The first speaker of the day was Dr. Curtis Absher, Jessamine County cattlemen and former Leadership Committee member. Dr. Absher gave a wonderful talk on the history of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and the development of the Leadership Program.

Prior to the start of the second session, the class was required to complete the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Masters of Beef Advocacy

The group pauses for a picture at Blue Grass Stockyards in Lexington.

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Program (MBA). The MBA program is a self-directed online training program designed to equip beef producers and industry allies with the information they need to be everyday advocates for the beef industry. Daren Williams, Executive Director, Spokesperson Development for NCBA, presented “Telling the Beef Story in the Media” to the class. This media training teaches how to prepare for every media opportunity facing cattle producers and the beef industry. Mr. Williams also had the class participate in video sessions which challenged the class to be videoed while giving a media interview. Once the interviews were finished, participants then viewed their

Above: Daniel Hayden is interviewed for the Masters of Beef Advocacy Media training.

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video and critiqued each other on the media performance. This practice is essential to any beef producer when faced with difficult questions from the media.

Dave Maples, KCA Executive Vice President introduced the class to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association with a presentation on how KCA operates. In addition, Becky Thompson, Kentucky Beef Network Director and Alison

class went to Blue Grass Stockyards where Chief Operating Officer of the Blue Grass Livestock Marketing Group, Jim Akers spoke to the group on the marketing, business, and financial operations of all seven sale barns across the state and how Blue Grass Stockyards maintains that information. He finished the program up with a lesson in feeder calf grading from a cattle buyers perspective.

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Dinner that evening was served at “Lexington’s Best Steak” restaurant, Malone’s. The food, service and company were greatly enjoyed by the entire class.

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Region 2 Hall of Fame Winner: James Henry (JH) Manion

BY SARA BUTCHER ames Henry Manion is your 2013 Region 2 Hall of fame inductee from Grayson County, KY. He is a lifelong beef cattle farmer, a retired lineman and a Baptist minister. A man of many hats, Manion still manages to do everything he does very well.

“Ministering has always come first,” says Manion when asked how in the world he prioritized his time.

He grew up on a beef cattle farm and is the 3rd generation to pick up the trade. He loved everything about it from the beginning- being outside, the way of life, the animals. He had intentions to farm full-time but when he got the opportunity to get a job, he took advantage of it to pay for the farm and everything he’d need to keep it running.

“I never really got to the place where I felt like I could quit my public job and farm full time. Farming became what I enjoyed doing when I got off work.

My two boys enjoyed it. We grew cattle, tobacco and grain together. It was great for us as a family and great for the boys.

I know it was hard work at times, but it was good for them to have that kind of responsibility from such a young age.”

“I think that’s something that a lot of children are lacking these daysresponsibility,” says Martha. The value of a dollar, the fact that hard work pays off and work ethic in general were all things that they agreed were good for their children and things that they wished more children had the opportunity to gain throughout their childhood.

Manion decided to get involved with the local cattlemen’s association and held office for over 23 years, 1991-2001 he was treasurer, 1987-1988 he was Vice President, 1989-1990 he was President and was then President last year. He was also a State KCA Regional Director for Region 2.

He also served on the Grayson County Soil Conservation County Committee and County FSA committee, is a member of the Grayson

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county Extension Council, chairman of the Grayson county extension district board and the Grayson county extension foundation board and a member of the Leitchfield Southern States Board.

He helped establish special graded feeder calf sales in Grayson county, was instrumental in early participation of Grayson County in the CPH 45 sales as he was President of the county association at the start of CPH 45, has been a driving force behind the Phase II Grant Programs in Grayson County, working very hard to ensure that these programs were fair and that every local producer has an opportunity to participate. He was also instrumental in getting the Master Cattleman program in Grayson County, which to date over 80 county producers have completed.

He served as a technical advisor to the

Ag Development Council on Hay and Feeding Structures and Genetics and is proud be a part of the effort to improve genetics in the county. The program encouraged the use of bulls with a high standard of EPDs. Manion also says that the quality of cattle have improved drastically in the county because of the County Association’s purchase of a portable cattle chute which can be loaned to any farmer free of charge as long as they are a member. This allows farmers to vaccinate and treat cattle as well as artificially inseminate cattle for genetic herd improvement. “Paying attention to the quality of bulls in this county has made a world of difference!”

“His support of the local association in its efforts to inform and educate local producers has forever changed the beef industry in Grayson County.

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His dedication to local cooking events has helped establish an outstanding reputation for products cooked and sold by the GCCA. Many people come to the fair and festivals just to eat a hamburger or ribeye sandwich from the cattlemen’s association,” says current President of the Grayson County Cattlemen’s Association, Karl Wilkerson. The Grayson County Cattlemen’s Association cooks for the entire week of the county fair, for the Clarkson honey fest and a few other Saturday events. The proceeds go to good use such as scholarships and support of the local 4-H and FFA. They also donate $15,000 of ground beef in GCCA packaging to the community alliance for the needy.

Wilkerson also applauds Manion for his dedication to the whole community on a moral level. “He has always been

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one of those people that would go out of their way to help someone in need. For example I would like to mention one time my some was stranded on the side of the road with a flat front tractor tire, and was close to Manion’s house. Tyler called him because he could not reach me. Manion brought jacks and tools to take off the tire and took it to get repaired and put back on, and refused

any pay. Countless times he has helped neighbors bale hay just before rain. He has always been a friend and neighbor to everyone that knows him.”

Not only is he a good neighbor, but he’s also a family man. He met his wife of 51 years, Martha through 4-H because both of their dads owned broiler operations. Both are passionate about farming. It’s not been uncommon

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for Martha to tend to the garden, go back on the farm and till tobacco, strip tobacco by herself while he’s at work or go mow the yard. Yes, behind every good farmer is the farmer’s wife. They have two boys, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, all of whom they adore. They are a beautiful family (I saw the pictures). Manion has spent his lifetime dedicated to keeping food on

his table as well as yours, keeping the lights on for his home as well as yours and preaching the word to his family as well as his church family. He’s a model community member and is very well deserving of this honor. I am very proud to help you get to know the last 2013 KCA Hall of Fame member, Mr. James Henry Manion.

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KENTUCKY JUNIOR CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

2013 KJCA OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Nick Chism VICE-PRESIDENT: Emily Perry SECRETARY: Sara Crutcher TREASURER: Austin Cole REPORTERS: Stephanie Mattingly

Help Support the Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association The Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association (KJCA) is gearing up for the 2014 Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention & Ag Industry Trade Show. This year KJCA will have some great items to auction off at the Live Auction, during the banquet.

These items are handmade in Kentucky by Cowboy Fire in Somerset, KY. All proceeds will be used to support 2014/2015 KJCA activities such as educational field days, conferences, Fall Classic and other events. The Live Auction items are shown below and personalization is available to the buyer. Items will be on display in the KJCA booth at the convention!

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Outgoing President Leaves KCA with Highest Membership Ever

BY SARA BUTCHER t the beginning of the year, I had the honor of writing KCA President, Donald Reynold’s opening article. It is with equal honor but a little bit more sadness that I write his retiring article. He will be greatly missed by the association but will also be greatly appreciated for his work to improve and build the beef cattle industry in his time as President. I hadn’t had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Reynolds since his opening interview, so we had a lot to catch up on.

Throughout the year, Reynolds had the opportunity to represent the organization at many, many county meetings, which he enjoyed very much.

“It was so neat to get around the state and see how different counties run their organization, to hear some of their ideas and to get to know members,” says Reynolds.

He also attended conferences in Kentucky as well as in other states where he learned more about different sectors of the industry. “I think everyone should try to develop an understanding of what each sector of the beef cattle industry does, as well as what they need from the sector before. This system only works if every part of it is able to make money.

Cow-calf people need to be conscious about what they are giving feeder people to work with and feeder people need to produce a product ready for slaughter.

The people who slaughter need to keep the consumer in mind but it does them no good to understand what consumers want if the cows aren’t there. The people along the entire process determine the quality of the end product.”

Speaking of how things are run, Reynolds has developed a whole new respect for the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and how they run the Organization. “Most people don’t understand how much thought goes into getting different people from different

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parts of the state involved and in office.

Most people also don’t understand how much work everyone involved is doing for the better of our industry. So many issues are nipped at the state level before they even trickle down to the local level, especially pertaining to groups like HSUS or even issues such as a BSE scare.”

He’s very proud of what the association has accomplished from the very beginning for producers as well as consumers, but the biggest thing he’s proud of this year is that membership increased by 500. He attributes this to increased excitement on the county level. He specifically mentioned Larue County, who’s membership increased by about 100 this year alone.

He’s also excited about what is going on with KCA’s Eden Shale Farm.

“Research is being done on the farm by multiple organizations including Dow AgroScience and the USDA on grasses, grazing as well as other beef cattle trials.

This will be a great outlet to collect and spread information for beef cattle producers across the state and will be a great place for field days. We’re currently running 60-70 head on Eden Shale Farm and it’s all being run by the Beef Network. I’ve been so impressed with the job that they’re doing and the potential that comes along with this project.”

Another project that Reynolds is passionate about is the fact that KCA is looking into employer, employee insurance for all members. This initiative

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is setting out to help full-time farmers and their employees as it becomes less and less affordable for individuals to find quality insurance at reasonable prices.

This hits home for Reynolds as he had a farming accident in his family recently.

“You don’t realize how easy it is to get hurt until it happens to you or a family member.”

Reynolds had amazing things to say about everyone in the KCA office! He appreciates the hard work of everyone from the Beef Network as well as the Beef Council and looks forward to what the KBC will be able to do if we can get the check-off raised. He has thoroughly enjoyed working with Carey Brown on Cow Country News articles as well as with Dave Maples. “Dave has

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I know even when we went to the National Convention in Florida, when a topic would come up, people would look at Dave and want his opinion and where Kentucky stands on issues. This is a great sign for the reputation that Kentucky has built and I think that needs to be attributed to KCA and all the people who make it work as well as it does.”

Reynolds has enjoyed watching the progress of the YPC, a group of young farmers who have banned together to learn, to network, to share ideas and to get moral support from each other.

“We need these young farmers and it’s been great to see big things happening with this group. This is one reason for increased membership in the state.

It’s great to get these people involved and good to see that the future of this industry is in good hands.”

“I’m very glad I did this. A lot of people don’t know this, but it takes 10-12 years to move up the ladder to become President. I’ve enjoyed the whole process. This state has great people for leaders in agriculture. Each county has great people pushing to make the industry better. I still want to stay involved, much like past President, Mike Bach. I can’t thank him enough for all he’s done to help me this year!”

“I have to admit, I’m also looking forward to getting back to normal and to having more time on the farm. We’ve kept the beef and tobacco operations running while I’ve been in office but there’ve been countless times when we’ve had to work three hours late one night so I could shut down three hours early the next. I can’t thank my family and farm help enough for supporting me in this adventure and for helping things run smoothly when I wasn’t home to do so.

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FEATURE

Windbreaks Reduce Cattle Energy Demands

BY DEKE ALKIRE attle will naturally seek windbreaks in the winter. In cold weather, cattle require additional energy to maintain body temperature, and wind chill further increases energy demands. Typically, producers provide additional feed during cold weather, which means a higher feed bill.

For cattle with a dry winter hair coat, their lower critical temperature (LCT) is 32 degrees F. Temperatures or wind chill below this LCT will increase their energy requirements. If the same cattle have a wet winter hair coat, energy requirements start increasing for wind chill values less than 60 degrees F. It is easy to see that protecting cattle from winter wind can quickly add up in feed savings.

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Evaluate Existing Shelter Many pastures have some kind of

natural wind protection with varying degrees of effectiveness. It is obvious that trees and draws provide protection,

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ural windbreaks are not ideal, especially if cattle would be lying in mud. Mud can increase their energy requirements as much as 30 percent. Taking advantage of a good natural windbreak might be as easy as moving cattle from one pasture to another during winter.

However, if natural options are limited, consider a man-made windbreak.

Before building anything, decide if you have adequate shelter. It is generally recommended that calves up to 600 pounds need at least 15 square feet of protected ground surface per head.

Larger calves and cows will need 20 square feet or more. Take time to watch your stock on a windy day. They will usually tell you where the protection is by where they choose to bed down.

Walk through these areas, making note of the wind direction and the size of the sheltered area.

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Portable or Permanent If you identify the need for additional windbreaks, think about how often you will move animals and how many different pastures are used during harsh weather. Many cow-calf producers winter their herd in one or two pastures to make checking and feeding easier. Having a permanent windbreak in these areas might be the cheapest option. However, for those who plan to move cattle often or when grazing wheat pastures, a portable structure might be best. These typically cost more, but provide flexibility when planting and with rotational grazing.

Moving the location of a windbreak often allows for more uniform distribution of manure and helps prevent damage to forage plants.

Location Windbreaks should always be placed

in a well-drained area to keep animals out of the mud and allow for drainage of any melted snow accumulation.

Location is going to be site-specific, but consider how the surrounding terrain will affect the downwind effectiveness. Buildings and tree lines can act as a funnel and increase wind speed. Additionally, avoid placing windbreaks close to riparian areas and immediately uphill from ponds to prevent manure contamination from runoff.

If located in line with a fence, orient the windbreak east to west to prevent access to the north side. If located away from a fence, consider orienting half of the windbreak to block a north wind and the other half to block a northwest wind (the predominant prevailing winds in the Southern Plains during harsh winter weather).

Use caution when placing permanent

windbreaks in small pens. These can be detrimental to air flow in the summer, which could compound the effects of heat stress.

Design considerations Research has shown that perforated windbreaks provide a greater area of protection downwind. This might sound counterintuitive, but allowing a small amount of air to pass through the windbreak helps prevent the downdraft that occurs with a solid windbreak. Ideally, windbreaks should be 20 to 33 percent porous. For example, a windbreak that uses 6-inch-wide boards spaced 2 inches apart is 25 percent porous. This perforated design should provide an area of wind protection that is 10 times the height of the windbreak. Therefore, a windbreak that is 8 feet tall and 10 feet long should provide a protected area that is 800

square feet, adequate shelter for about 40 cows or 50 stockers.

The materials used to construct a windbreak can vary widely. Consider the cost, safety and life span of your options. Treated lumber is safe and cost-effective due to its expected life span, but cheaper options are available.

With portable structures, it is generally recommended that the base be at least one and a half times as wide as the height, which will increase the cost. Be aware that skids may freeze in place due to the amount of ground contact.

Every operation is different, and each pasture will have a unique need for windbreaks. The decision to construct a windbreak should be based on animal welfare and economics. However, a relatively small structure will protect several animals and, if well built, should last many years.

Keeney’s Corner ABC Genetics Private Treaty bull sale beginning Feb. 20, 2014 After thirty years, we have reached the final segment of our journey on the road to greater consistency and predictability in maternal parent stock . As a reflection of this accomplishment, there is no longer a reason to have a public auction; all of our bulls are the same price and priced relative to April live futures; currently 1500 x $1.30 = $1950. While some phenotypic differences will always exist in a breeding line, the genotype is such that no recognizable difference in breeding value exists in our bulls. Our selection priority has been for the maternal components of improved profitability; fertility {a 96% preg rate on all 250 spring calving 2013 females}, fewer problems, and efficiency of production by breeding and utilizing complimentary types in commercial production.

Our bulls are for sale exclusively to commercial producers; the only thing a registered breeder could accomplish with our cattle is dilute any prepotency.

An understanding of closer breeding and of the need to separate selection into maternal/paternal lines as done by competing meat species is imperative to appreciating our program. Those still clinging to traditional phenotypic selection may come early and privately sort until satisfied; but rest assured that the last bull chosen in a pen has the same potential breeding value. All bulls will pass a breeding soundness test; any further guarantees are in the price and the pedigree is in the name Keeney Angus. The sale begins Feb 20, 2014; bulls can remain here until May 1, 2014 at the purchase price. We sell bulls over a number of states; and help arrange delivery at cost. Volume discount. Further information and cattle breeding discussion can be found at www. keeneyscorner.com.

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FEATURE

These Tips Will Keep Farming Equipment Ready-to-Go

BY MELISSA MACKEY, MMACKEY@ DELGAZETTE.COM roper farming equipment maintenance ensures better performance during the peak season and helps extend the equipment’s useful life.

Jeff Garrabrant, the shop foreman and ag technician at Delaware-based JR Equipment, offers several suggestions for farming equipment maintenance to avoid downtime in the fields.

“Any equipment downtime is huge because of the changing weather,” Garrabrant said. “It can be bad if you can’t get into the field on a good weather day because your equipment is down.”

Most farming equipment should be fully inspected once a season, including tractors, planters, tillers and seeders, Garrabrant said. Just like a vehicle, tractors require engine oil changes. The oil should be changed based on the number of hours the tractor is used, every 200 hours. The hydraulic system oil also

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needs changing every 1,500 hours.

A daily check on engine oil, hydraulic oil and filter and antifreeze is also important, Garrabrant said. The average tractor holds about six gallons of oil.

Newer tractors have more sophisticated systems and require software upgrades, Garrabrant said.

The planting meter, which controls how much seed to spread, should be taken apart and checked to ensure the pieces are working properly.

The battery should also be checked periodically for water levels and clean cables.

“The life of a battery is six years at most,” Garrabrant said.

As for the winter, it’s a good practice to remove the battery at the end of the season if storing the tractor for an extended time period, Garrabrant said.

Removing the battery before the first freeze will prevent it from bursting.

Storing the tractor under a shed or cover will help protect the seat, paint,

wires and hoses from the effects of cold weather.

Many farm equipment companies with service departments offer winter specials for those who want their equipment inspected at the end of the season. Typically, the service department will inspect the equipment and provide an estimate on what it will take to get the piece back up to par for the next planting season.

Garrabrant said costs can vary in maintaining equipment, but many can have about $15,000 to $20,000 wrapped up in a bill. The general rule is that if a farmer spends about $5,000 or less on their equipment maintenance, there wasn’t much that needed done.

Maintenance throughout the season can keep the winter overhaul bill less expensive, he said.

He recommends following this eight-point checklist for the tractor, a versatile piece of farming equipment that gets the job done with many different

attachments: • Check the engine oil and coolant, diesel fuel, hydraulic and front-axle fluids.

• Check the filters and replace them as needed.

• Check hoses, fittings and seals to make sure they are in good conditon to prevent leaks or ruptures.

• Make sure the wheels, tires and wheel bearings are ready for road travel and properly inflated. The tractor’s operator manual will list the correct pressure.

• Check the battery for corrosion and clean it. Replace the battery or components as needed.

• Check all electrial functions, such as lights, turn signals and hazard flashers.

• Check all hardware for loose or missing pieces. Tighten or replace as needed.

• Consult the owner’s manual for any additional recommended services.

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Beef Promotion and Research Program Private Treaty Sales Checkoff Investment Form Provided for in the Beef Promotion and Research Order Section 1260.172, paragraph (2) assessments: Any producer marketing the cattle of that producer’s own production in the form of beef or beef products to consumers, either directly or through retail or wholesale outlets, or for export purposes, shall remit to a qualified state beef council or to the Board an assessment on such cattle at the rate of one dollar ($1) per head of cattle or the equivalent thereof.

Date________________ Sellers Name_________________ Address______________________ City/State/Zip________________ Seller Signature_____________

Buyers Name_______________________ Address____________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________ Buyers Signature___________________

Both the seller and the buyer have the responsibility to have the $1 per head assessment collected and remitted to the qualified state beef council. This form is designed for the seller to use in private treaty sales.

Total Number of Cattle Sold_________ X $1 per head=$_____________ Date of Sale_____________________________________________________ State of Person remitting assessment Seller_______ Buyer_________ State of Origin of Cattle__________________________________________ Brand Inspection Number (if Applicable)__________________________ Send Form & Remittance to: Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, 176 Pasadena Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.8 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the form. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Dept. of Agriculture, Clearance Officer, STOP 7602, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, 20250-7602. When replying refer to the OMB Number (OMB #0581-0152) and Form Number in your letter. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

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MEMBERSHIP

Start Your New Year by Joining KCA

BY NIKKI WHITAKER he Kentucky Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association is ready to begin the New Year and we hope that you will join us. Last year, we made history with our biggest membership total ever and our goal is to do the same this year. Can we count on you to make this goal possible? We will be including a membership application with every issue of Cow Country News making it easier than ever to recruit a new member. Please consider cutting out this application and keeping it in your truck, in your wallet, or hanging it up where

cattlemen gather.

I hope everyone has made plans to attend the KCA Convention and Industry Trade Show. There is plenty to offer the whole family! Check out the convention program inside this issue to see all the great speakers, events and trade show vendors. If you are planning on attending, be sure to be present at the Evening Extravaganza to see who wins the Cattle Feeding Package donated by McBurney Livestock Equipment. All members who were paid

by January 1 were entered into the drawing.

Your name could be called!

Division 1 (151+ MEMBERS)

Division 2 (76-150 MEMBERS) Division 3 (0-75 MEMBERS)

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2013 Barren Shelby Lincoln Madison Mercer Marion Christian Adair Meade Washington Hart Grayson Logan Warren Hardin Breckinridge Larue Jessamine

294 174 168 157 155 150 143 141 133 130 125 122 122 109 93 88 86 45

451 300 220 234 162 282 214 177 184 173 223 235 271 210 180 217 225 256

-157 -126 -52 -77 -7 -132 -71 -36 -51 -43 -98 -113 -149 -101 -87 -129 -139 -211

If you need anything for membership, please contact Nikki Whitaker at (859)278-0899 or nwhitaker@kycattle.org.

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2012 Difference

2012 Difference

Bath Clark Daviess Casey Henry Northern Kentucky Monroe Boyle Edmonson Metcalfe Franklin Trimble Allen Green Fleming Laurel Scott Harrison Campbell Fayette Muhlenberg Bourbon

107 98 92 90 89 84 81 81 76 76 76 74 73 66 64 62 60 60 59 58 57 54

140 138 120 145 150 123 132 110 99 132 101 110 99 150 118 102 112 116 86 93 96 98

-33 -40 -28 -55 -61 -39 -51 -29 -23 -56 -25 -36 -26 -84 -54 -40 -52 -56 -27 -35 -39 -44

Caldwell-Lyon Northeast Area Purchase Area Jackson Anderson Mountain Ohio Garrard

54 50 50 45 41 40 34 30

81 85 82 111 85 78 84 77

-27 -35 -32 -66 -44 -38 -50 -47

Make sure to attend the evening Extravanganza at the Convention to see if you have won this Cattle Feeding Package!

You must have been a KCA member

by January 1 to be eligible.

2013 Mason 55 Trigg 49 Grant 47 Taylor 46 Out of State 45 Louisville Area 44 Oldham 40 Pulaski 40 Owen 39 Woodford 39 Todd 35 Highlands 35 Russell 34 Hancock 33 Webster 26 Wayne 25 Rockcastle 24 Estill 24 Montgomery 22 Nicholas 22 Twin Lakes 22 Union 20 Clay 20 Clinton-Cumberland19 Hopkins 18 Carroll 18 Nelson 18 Menifee 18 Livingston 17 Crittenden 16 Whitley 16

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2012 Difference 72 64 56 67 61 52 62 41 65 54 58 41 63 47 51 61 53 37 52 47 46 31 33 35 33 35 67 21 30 37 52

-17 -15 -9 -21 -16 -8 -22 -1 -26 -15 -23 -6 -29 -14 -25 -36 -29 -13 -30 -25 -24 -11 -13 -16 -15 -17 -49 -3 -13 -21 -36

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2013 Simpson Bullitt Calloway Robertson Henderson Butler Pendleton Magoffin Bracken McLean Powell Knox Eastern Foothills Lewis River Hills Pike McCreary Gallatin Harlan Bell

14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 8 7 6 4 3 3 2 1 1 0 0 0

2012 Difference 30 27 21 23 23 31 50 15 21 17 11 6 4 3 10 4 2 2 1 0

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2014 Membership Application * Membership Year 10/1/13– 9/30/14 Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Farm Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________________________________________ State:________________________________ Zip:_________________________ County:____________________________________________________________ Recruited By:_______________________________________________________ Phone: (___________)__________________-_____________________________ Fax: (___________)_________________-_________________________________ E-Mail:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ * Payments of KCA membership dues are tax deductible for most members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, charitable contributions of gifts to KCA are not tax deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. Due to new IRS regulations, $2.24 of your dues would not be deductible. Approximately $12 of your dues will go towards the monthly publication Cow Country News.

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Total Contributions: Cattlemen’s Foundation Donation (Voluntary): $_________ ** All donations to KCF are tax deductible.** Total Amount Enclosed:$____________

County Dues Dues are $30 except for the counties listed below.

Allen $40 Anderson $25 Bourbon $20 Boyle $35 Bracken $25 Bullitt $20 Butler $25 Franklin $25 Highlands $20 (Boyd, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, & Martin) Hopkins $35 Laurel $35 Lewis $35 Lincoln $25 Louisville Area $20 (Jefferson, & Spencer)

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Silvopasturing: Two Products in One

BY BRETT CHEDZOY, ONPASTURE. COM rett has been developing expertise in silvopasturing as he works on his own farm. Here’s an introduction to the idea, and to some resources. We’ll be sharing more in the future.

Grazing domestic livestock in wooded pastures, or silvopasturing, is a common practice in many parts of the world, but became taboo in some areas, particularly the Northeast, over the past half century when foresters and conservationists began to educate farmers on the negative impacts of allowing unmanaged livestock grazing in the woods. Damages included soil compaction, injuries to valuable trees, and the loss of regeneration due to browsing.

But in the modern world of invasive plants, high land ownership costs, and mounting challenges to healthy and sustainable woodlands, it is worth taking a new look at silvopasturing as a valuable option for the management of some forested landscapes. Silvopasturing differs from woodlot grazing of the past in that the frequency and intensity of the grazing is controlled to achieve the desired objectives. New fencing systems, a better understanding of animal behavior and the evolution of “management intensive grazing” practices have enabled us to gain the necessary level of control over livestock to achieve positive impacts from silvopasturing.

Silvopasturing, the sustainable and symbiotic production of trees, forages and livestock on the same land, is not appropriate for every farm and forest since it requires a commitment to caring for animals, managing the woods, and investing in grazing infrastructure. It also requires managers to identify and protect special ecosystems and wildlife habitats like vernal pools and wooded wetlands when developing silvopasture areas. Silvopastures are best suited for good growing sites with adequate water

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and gentle, accessible terrain. Examples of silvopasturing can range from enriching a a pasture with a few trees for shade, mast (nuts) and aesthetics, to grazing in relatively dense wooded areas.

To know if you have a good location for a silvopasturing, you need to understand the system you’re working with. This requires knowledge about trees and how they grow, as well as how to manage grazing. If you’re a grazier, you may not know all you’d like to about trees and managing them as part of your grazing plan, but don’t let that discourage you from exploring the possibilities. Here are some ways to jump ahead on the learning curve. We’ll be covering more on this in the future: • Look for on-line resources. There are a number of temperate agroforestry sites with good articles and information on silvopasturing, though much of the information will need to be extrapolated to your own situation. The “Guide to Silvopasturing in the Northeast” and other silvopasture resources are currently

available under the “publications” section of www.forestconnect.info • Develop woodlot management and animal husbandry skills independently, and then gradually look for ways to symbiotically combine the two systems in a context appropriate for your own property • Seek out local silvopasture practitioners to see what has worked for them. To ask question and share experiences with silvopasturing, visit: www.silvopasture.ning.com • Work with a forester who is willing to help you learn and experiment.

Expect some resistance at first when you mention the word “silvopasturing”, but foresters are trained to achieve landowner goals. They may lack knowledge on the livestock side of the equation, but their expertise in vegetation and forest management will be invaluable.

From a grazing management perspective, a silvopasture is only as good as the quality and quantity of

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food available to your livestock. But don’t think that all that is available is grass. In this photo you see sheep and goats enjoying lush, cool season grasses, and black locust sprouts in a walnut/ locust plantation that was recently thinned for thousands of dollars worth of posts. This farmer is feeding his livestock and his bank account from the products of thinning.

As this farmer is demonstrating, one of the economic benefit of silvopasturing is the generation of frequent, short-term revenues from the wooded portions of your property. From your livestock you can produce breeding stock, quality meat and fiber. You can also produce posts, and other wood products. These same items can be used for personal benefit and self-sufficiency, which increase the overall enjoyment and utility of woodland. The sale of silvopasture products and the conversion of wooded areas into silvopastures may also help farmers and woodland owners qualify for important property tax abatement

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programs, depending on particular state laws.

In addition to producing meat and wood products, silvopasturing can also be used as a tool to organically manage undesirable vegetation that interferes with ownership goals. But keep in mind that carefully controlled grazing with the right kinds of livestock at the right time of the year is just part of a larger strategy to deal with nuisance plants.

In severely over-grown areas, other methods such as heavy-duty mowing and/or chemical treatments may also be necessary to reduce the height of the target vegetation so that livestock can effectively browse it. Controlled grazing will then help transition the site to a more desirable and stable plant ecosystem. There are numerous other creative strategies for reducing overgrown areas to a more manageable browsing height if a local mowing contractor cannot be found. Likewise, there are a number of practical ways to grow-back desirable plants when the time is right, so creating a silvopasture does not exclude the option of natural regeneration in the future. We’ll share some of those options in future articles.

Some other important points to consider before taking the plunge into silvopasturing are the time, investment and dedication required to succeed.

Develop a written start-up plan for your project that outlines where, when, what, why, how and how much you can spend in terms of both time and money. If you have never raised livestock before, take time to speak with livestock specialists from Cooperative Extension and ask them to refer you to other producers who may share helpful advice. Start small because it will be better to make the inevitable mistakes on a smaller scale.

But don’t let the fear of initial failure prevent you from exploring the exciting opportunities of silvopasturing!

- See more at: http://onpasture. com/2013/12/09/silvopasturing-two-

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KENTUCKY BEEF COUNCIL

BQA Tip of The Month

Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 beef Ribeye Roast Bone-In (2 to 4 ribs), small end, chine (back) bone removed (6 to 8 pounds) Seasoning: 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachios, finely chopped 1/4 cup coarsely crushed coriander seeds 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme Courtesy 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper Holiday Wine Sauce: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1 cup beef broth, divided 1 cup cabernet sauvignon 1 tablespoon cornstarch. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Salt

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable feed additive for cattle?

A.Meat and Bone Meal B.Blood Meal C.Gelatin Answer:A) Meat and Bone Meal. Feeding meat and bone meal is not acceptable because of concerns about the possible presence of agents that can cause Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) , also known as Mad Cow Disease.

Pistachio-Crusted Beef Ribeye Roast With Holiday Wine Sauce

To learn more about the Beef Quality Assurance Program, visit www.BQA.org.

Events The Beef Checkoff

December 30 Live with Lee Cruse on WLEX-18, Lexington January 1 Happy New Year, Celebrate 2014 with some 3 6 16-18

delicious and NUTRITIOUS Beef!

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Heat oven to 350°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.

2.

Place roast, fat side up, in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat or touching bone. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 350°F oven 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours for medium rare; 2-1/2 to 3 hours for medium doneness.

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Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°-15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)

Reminders Does Your County Want To Win $500?

KBC has teamed up with God’s Pantry to challenge the county cattlemen’s associations to see who can donate the most food during the convention. Start collecting canned or boxed goods at your county meetings and bring them to KCA Annual Convention and Trade Show in January. Whichever county cattlemen’s association brings the most pounds of food will win a $500 promotion grant.

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Meanwhile prepare Holiday Wine Sauce. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook and stir 6 to 9 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Add 3/4 cup broth and wine to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 12 to 16 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth and cornstarch in small bowl. Whisk cornstarch mixture and pepper into wine mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add thyme and mushroom mixture. Season with salt, as desired.

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Carve roast into slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with Holiday Wine Sauce.

Does Your County Have The Best Grilling Team In The State?

KBC is in search of the best grilling teams in the state to come together for a little friendly competition at the KCA Convention in January. KBC will be sponsoring the first annual Cattlemen’s Ribeye Cook-off Challenge, where counties will compete to see who really grills the best steak! Rules and registration can be found at www.kybeef.com, if you have questions please contact Caitlin Swartz at cswartz@kycattle.org

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KBC Current Events Promotion: WDRB Fox 41 Morning Show: Recently KBC’s Caitlin Swartz, visited WDRB Fox 41 in Louisville, to demonstrate on air, Beef and Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms as an option for a holiday appetizer. WDRB’s morning show reaches around 35,000 viewers each morning and is Louisville’s number one morning show!

Producer Communications:

Industry Education:

Consumer Information:

Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Meeting: Caitlin Swartz traveled to Montgomery County last month to speak at the Montgomery County Cattlemen’s meeting. She spoke on the changing dynamics of millennial consumers, and KBC’s efforts to target those millennials and help educate them on the benefits of beef.

NYBLS: KBC’s Caitlin Swartz took 8 exceptional Kentucky youth to Nebraska for the University of Nebraska’s Youth Beef Leadership Symposium. Students traveled out a day early and did industry tours, including Craig Cattle LLC and Oxbow Animal Health.

Students spent the remainder of the trip engaging in new beef product discussion and marketing.

KBC participated in the American Heart Association’s Healthy Family Training Camp at the YUM! Center. Over 450 people attended the event and KBC gave out over 350 samples of Chili 5-Ways and demonstrated how to make it. This event allowed KBC to tout beef ’s nutritional benefits.

Industry Education:

Producer Education:

Reputation Management:

KBC staff hosted an educational booth during the KY Restaurant Association’s Day at the Races event in Louisville. The event gave KBC opportunity to talk to restaurateurs and distributors about how beef pays a critical role on their menu.

KBC partnered with UK to present an Advance Master Cattleman End Product session at the UK Meats Lab. During the presentation, staff talked to participants about how beef is marketed at the retail level. Then the participants were asked to create a marketing plan for either the Denver Cut or the Flat Iron steak. They also observed the breakdown of a beef carcass and learned how to quality grade.

Per a request from Richmond Place, a retirement community in Lexington, KBC talked to the residents about veal and how it is raised

Like Kentucky Beef Council on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updates, recipes and giveaways!

KBC is now on Pinterest! Follow our boards for the latest and greatest beef dishes.

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Upcoming 2014 CPH 45 Sales: Guthrie 1/27/14 Lexington 1/29/14 Owensboro 2/6/14 Lexington 3/19/14 Owensboro 4/24/14 Lexington 7/9/14 Owensboro 8/14/14

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 859.278.0899 Kevin Laurent UK Ext. Associate 270.365.7541 x 226 Tim Dietrich KDA Beef Marketing Specialist 502.564.4983

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CPH Report KEVIN LAURENT UK EXTENSION ASSOCIATE ANIMAL SCIENCES

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he CPH Report expands the analysis of CPH-45 sales by calculating the net added returns per head for all sales on all classes of cattle across the state.

Each month, we examine the results from the previous month’s sales using actual prices and costs to determine profitability for those producers participating in CPH-45 sales. This report summarizes the CPH-45 sale held in Owensboro – August 8.

Column Descriptions Weaning Weight - represents the payweight of the cattle at the time of weaning.

Sex - sex of the calf.

Wean Avg. Price - the average price of calves in that weight category as reported on the KDA Market Reports approximately 50 days prior to the CPH sale ($/cwt).

CPH Weight - the payweight at the CPH sale assuming an average daily gain of 2.6 lbs/day.

CPH Price - the average price of calves in that weight range at the CPH sale held on the date listed ($/cwt).

State Avg. - the average price of calves in that weight category as reported on the KDA Market Reports the same week as the CPH sale ($/cwt).

CPH vs State Avg. Price-the difference in $/cwt between the CPH price and the state average price.

Cost of Gain - the cost of gain using average feed prices (bulk feed3 ton minimum) for the dates listed. Rations are formulated for 2.8 lbs. of average daily gain.

An additional 10% was added to calculate heifer cost of gain.

Estimated Net Added Returns - the net returns per head to labor, management and capital after feed, vet/tag($15.00), mineral ($3.75), commission (3% &

$2/head), mortality (0.5%) and interest (6.0%) expenses.

For more information on how these figures were calculated or to look at all sales, visit the CPH-45

Cow Country News, January 2014, A publication of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association

website at www.cph45.com/ If you are interested in selling in a CPH45 sale, contact your local County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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Roy, Jessica and Cooper Canada 600 Cumberland Drive • Morehead, KY 40351 859-227-7323 rac racekannon@hotmail.com

Swain Select Simmental 12113 Green Valley Dr. • Louisville, KY 40243 frederickswain@bellsouth.net • www.swainselect.com Fred & Phyllis 502-245-3866 502-599-4560

Chi & Angie 502-477-9727 502-287-2116

Kentucky Simmental Officers

Judy and Rondal Dawson 1156 Buzzard Roost Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-593-5136 jrdawson@shelbybb.net

Kentucky Simmental Officers President: Derek Tingle 502-845-2589 Vice Pres: Johnny Moore 270-434-4616 Secretary: Tonya Phillips 606-584-2579

KENTUCKY SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Call or visit one of these Simmental breeders for cattle that work! www.kentuckysimmental.com • Send application to: Tonya Phillips, 102 Burgess Ct., Georgetown, KY 40324 • Membership Fee is $25.00

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NAME ____________________________________ FARM NAME________________________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________CITY_________________STATE_________ ZIP______

“UNBELIEVABULL SIMMENTALS”

Graves Grandview Simmental Farm Timothy Graves 560 Rudd Lane Springfield, KY 40069 (859) 481-3954 • gravesconstru353@bellsouth.net

Wayward Hill Farm

1939 Huntertown Road Versailles, KY 40383 Chris Allen Bulls for Sale Dr. Henry Allen 859-351-4486 859-229-0755 callenuky@hotmail.com

PHONE (BUSINESS)_______________________________ (HOME)___________________________________________

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FEATURE Contʼd from page 63

Bulls For Sale Registered Angus 30 18-month-old bulls

Like us on Facebook Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Kentucky Beef Council

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FEATURE

Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program Due Jan. 17 Popular Farm Bill conservation program seeks producer participation WASHINGTON, DEC. 2, 2013

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is opening the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for new enrollments for federal fiscal year 2014. Starting today through Jan. 17, 2014, producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS. “Through the Conservation Stewardship Program, farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners are going the extra mile to conserve our nation’s resources,” NRCS Chief Jason Weller said.

“Through their conservation actions, they are ensuring that their operations are more productive and sustainable over the long run.”

The CSP is an important Farm

Bill conservation program that helps established conservation stewards with taking their level of natural resource management to the next level to improve both their agricultural production and provide valuable conservation benefits such as cleaner and more abundant water, as well as healthier soils and better wildlife habitat.

Weller said today’s announcement is another example of USDA’s comprehensive focus on promoting environmental conservation and strengthening the rural economy, and it is a reminder that a new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill is pivotal to continue these efforts. CSP is now in its fifth year and so far, NRCS has partnered with producers to enroll more than 59 million acres across the nation.

The program emphasizes

conservation performance — producers earn higher payments for higher performance. In CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil quality, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy.

Some popular enhancements used by farmers and ranchers include: • Using new nozzles that reduce the drift of pesticides, lowering input costs and making sure pesticides are used where they are most needed; • Modifying water facilities to prevent bats and bird species from being trapped; • Burning patches of land, mimicking prairie fires to enhance wildlife habitat; and • Rotating feeding areas and monitoring key grazing areas to improve grazing management.

Eligible landowners and operators in all states and territories can enroll in CSP through January 17th to be eligible during the 2014 federal fiscal year. While local NRCS offices accept CSP applications year round, NRCS evaluates applications during announced ranking periods.

To be eligible for this year’s enrollment, producers must have their applications submitted to NRCS by the closing date.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types.

Learn more about CSP by visiting the NRCS website or a local NRCS field office.

KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Clifford Farms

Kentucky Gelbvieh Association Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, January 25, 2014 12:00 pm EST Nelson Co. Fairgrounds Bardstown, KY

DYER FARMS 2050 Glasgow Road Burkesville, KY 42717 270-864-5909 or 270-864-3310 Bulls- Heifers Available- Black/ Gold Brian- Hall- Barnie- Barry Registered Gelbvieh Craig, Tammy, Tyler & Kolt Bitzer Shelbyville, KY 502-829-9264

Pleasant Meadow Farm Gary, Pat & Carrie Ann Tilghman Daniel, Lindsey & Clayton Jones 690 Lick Branch Road Glasgow, KY 42141 270.678.5695 pleasantmeadowfarm@hotmail.com

JM GELBVIEHS

Purebred & Percentage Gelbvieh Cattle

Jimmy & Nicholas Marcum Paint Lick, Kentucky 40461 859/925-4159 • 859/582-6180

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Cattle for Sale at all times.

3459 Ky Hwy 1284E Cynthiana, KY 41031 Since 1937

859.234.6956 Black & Gold Gelbviehs

Bray’s Gelbvieh 1568 Bray Ridge Road Bedford, Kentucky 40006 Phone: 502.255.3584 Full Circle Farms

Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Brad Burke 989 Metcalf Mill Rd. • Ewing, KY 41039 (H) 606-267-5609 • (C) 606-782-1367 gbb789@windstream.net

Kilbourne Gelbvieh East Bernstadt, KY 606-843-6583 cell 606-309-4662

Black Replacement Heifers & Bulls Availble Embryo transplant & AI sired calves

Double-Doc Farm Gelbvieh Cattle Darrell, Beth, Justin & Jessica Johnson 50 Tar Lick Road • Parksville, KY 40464 Farm- (859) 332-2270 Cell- (859) 583-5655 doctorj212@att.net

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Bar IV Livestock

Barry, Beth & Ben Racke • Brad Racke 7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076 Phone (859) 635-3832 • Barry cell (859) 991-1992 Brad cell (859) 393-3677 • Ben cell (859) 393-3730 Fax (859) 635-3832 • bar4@insightbb.com

Bee Lick Gelbviehs

Eddie Reynolds 277 Old Bee Lick Rd. Crab Orchard, KY 40419 606-379-2281(H) 606-305-1972(C) Bulls & Females for sale

Mockingbird Hill Farm (270) 934-2198 Shane & Felicia Wells Registered Gelbvieh Cattle 10072 Provo Road

Rochester, KY 42273

Angus - The Business Breed KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION KY Angus Association Membership Application Name:____________________________________________ Farm Name:_______________________________________ Address:__________________________________________ City:__________________State:_______ Zip:___________ Phone: Bus-_______________________________________ Res-_____________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________

Return to: Anne Clark • 777 Mills Lane • Frankfort, KY 40601 Annual Dues $35

2012-2013 KY Angus Association Officers: President: Kenley Conner ph. 270/358-8057 V. President: James Coffey ph. 859/238-0771 Sec/Tres.: Anne Clark ph. 606-782-1118

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18 • MUD RIVER ANGUS 10 Oak Hill Drive Russellville, KY 42276 Wayne Johnson 270/303-6354 Gary Johnson 270/498/7208

10 • FALL CREEK ANGUS 448 Corder Farm Road Monticello, KY 42633 Ronnie Corder 606/348-6588

19 • OLD BARK FARM 370 Ferrill Hill, Buffalo, KY 42716 Kenley Conner 270/358-8057

1 • BEAVER CREEK BLACK ANGUS Warren Smith 1084 Hutcherson Road Glasgow, KY42141 270-678-6655 • www.beavercreekangus.com

11 • FOUR KINGS ANGUS 250 Bright Leaf Dr. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Cary & Kim King Cary Cell - 859-613-3734 • Colby Myers - Purebred Manager

2 • BOYD BEEF CATTLE 6077 Helena Road • Mays Lick, KY 41055 Charlie Boyd II 606-763-6418 Charles Boyd Sr. 606-763-6688 Fax 606-763-6343 • E-mail cboyd@maysvilleky.net

12 • GREEN OAKS FARM

20 • PLEASANT HILL FARMS Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles 500 Rockfield Richpond Road Rockfield, KY 42274 270/843-9021 • Fax 270/843-9005 Located 7 miles west of Bowling Green, 1/2 mile off Hwy 68/80 21 • RAGS ANGUS FARM

Contact Anne Clark to pay for your Kentucky Angus Association dues!

Registered Angus Cattle

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Kenneth & Debbie Whitt, Owners PO Box 757 • West Liberty, KY 41472 Res. 606-743-7070 • Cell 606-495-5183 Lynn Reed, Cattle Manager Cell 606-495-6655

“Breeding Cattle Today for the Future”

Richard and Glenda Stallons 1240 Dogwood Kelly Road Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240 Home- (270)885-4352 Cell-(270)839-2442 rstallons@bellsouth.net

3 • BRANCH VIEW ANGUS 7580 Danville Pike • Hustonville, KY 40437-9404 Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Hoskins 606/346-3571 • 859-229-8210 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Coffey 606/346-2008 James S. Coffey 859/238-0771 www.branchviewangus.com Annual Production Sale- 2nd Saturday in April

13 • HAINES ANGUS FARMS 5294 Park City- Glasgow Rd. Park City, KY 42160 Kenneth Haines, Jr. 270/749-8862

22 • ANNE PATTON SCHUBERT 4040 Taylorsville Rd • Taylorsville, KY 40071 Phone: (502) 477-2663 • Fax: (502) 477-2637 Gordon Schubert, Cowboy

4 • BRIDGE VIEW ANGUS Roger, Cory, Kip & Kyle Sparrow 3264 Jones Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Cory (859) 338-5826 Kip (859) 608-7798 Kyle (502) 330-8914

14 • HEAVENHILL Heavenhill Angus 1138 Hume- Bedford Rd. Paris, KY 40361 Geo. A. Rassenfoss, Jr. 859/987-6181 Dennis E. Rassenfoss, 859/619-5204

23 • SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM 5202 East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642

5 • CLAIREBROOK FARMS, LLC BLUE RIDGE CATTLE PO Box 192, Carlisle, KY 40311 Paul B. Mulhollem, 859/289-7019 Chad Daugherty, 217/369-0466 Watch for our consignments in upcoming KY sales!

6 • COFFEY ANGUS FARMS 661 Hopewell Road Liberty, KY 42539 Matt Coffey - (270) 799-6288 Dewey Coffey - (606) 787-2620 Genetics for Maximum Profitability since 1984

15 • HERITAGE FARM Tom McGinnis 1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville, KY 502-633-1634, home • 502-633-5100, work 502-655-0164, cell 16 • HILL VIEW FARMS Jimmy Gilles 5160 Lee Rudy Road Owensboro, KY 42301 270/686-8876 270/929-5370

7 • CRAIG FARMS 41 Mount Freedom Lane Harrodsburg, KY 40330 0 Dan: 859.612.2061 Leslie: 859.325.3685 Doug: 859.248.2762 Visitors welcome anytime

17 • MT. MORIAH ANGUS FAR FARMS R Bob, Kathy & Rob Clark Harrodsburg, KY 1446 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Harrod dsb Home/Barn: 859.748.5558 Email: mtmoriahfarms@gmail.com www.mtmoriahangus.com

OLD BARK FARM

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Charles “Bud” & Pam Smith 270/866-3898 Henry & Melissa Smith 270/866-2311 24 • ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUS Eric & Sherry St. Clair 13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls of Rough, KY 40119 (H) 270-257-2965 (C) 270-617-1079 www.stclairangus.com 5th Annual Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale - March 4, 2014 25 • TWIN CREEK FARM Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson 270/337-3072 or 270/692-5304 Dennis & Emily 270/337-2128 or 270/402-4338 Watch for us in Branch View Production Sale in April 26 • WARDLOW ANGUS RANCH Ryan & April Wardlow 58 Mullikin Ln. Bedford KY, 40006 615-207-0881 Cell 502-255-0499 Home “Using the past to think forward”

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For a directory of our members contact: Kentucky Charolais Association: 4430 Bloomfield Rd Bardstown, KY 40004

*Fall 2010 Charolais National Cattle Evaluation

Kentucky Charolais Association Contact Rob Amburgey, KCA President for further information at 859-885-7883

Masters Charolais Farm Charlie & Rose Ann Masters 3850 Helena Road Mayslick, KY 41055 (606) 849-4969 S & K Farms Charolais

Steve Kelly

Jan Kelly

Shanna Kelly

Kyle Kelly

1250 New Liberty Turnpike • New Liberty, KY 40355 Phone (502) 463-2935 • Cell (502) 750-1552 email: kellyswayne@bellsouth.net

Kemper Charolais Farms Bob Kemper 502-641-4211

2000 Hwy. 127 N Owenton, KY 40359

Floyd’s Charolais

2039 Nina Ridge Road Lancaster, KY 40444 Home (859)792-2956 • Cell(859)339-2653 floydj@windstream.net

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Amburgey Charolais Farm Polled Breeding Since 1966 Robert Amburgey, Jr. 3171 Camargo Rd. • Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 859/ 498-2764 (Home) 859/ 404-3751 (Mobile)

Hayden Farm 44 4430 Bloomfield Rd. Bard Bardstown, KY 40004 Jame James Hayden Home: O Office: Mobile: 502-349-0128 502 502-349-0005 502-507-4984 jhayden@haydensteel.com

Jimmy & Linda Evans 960 Vallandingham Road Dry Ridge, KY 41035 859/ 428-2740

Cox Charolais

1194 Smith Ridge Road • Campbellsville, KY 42718 270-465-7584 (H) 270-403-4562 Bulls & Select Heifers for Sale

Montgomery Charolais Darby Montgomery 36 Thompson Road • Lancaster, KY 40444 (859) 339-3922 BULLS FOR SALE

Candy Sullivan

3440 Ruddles Mill Road Paris, KY 40361

859-338-0170 Quality Charolais Cattle in the Heart of the Bluegrass

Allison Charolais John Allison 545 Eminence Road New Castle, KY 40050

502-845-2806 502-220-3170

Bulls & Heifers For Sale at the Farm

J.M. LANE BULLS FOR SALE Lane Farms Charolais 7860 Troy Pike Versailles, KY 40383 Cell (859) 312-7606

Double T Farms Matthew Trowbridge 34 Linda Lou Lane Science Hill, KY 42553 606-669-2753

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Kyle Trowbridge P O Box 672 Nancy, KY 42544 606-669-9169

NEWS RELEASES

IDENTIFYING BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE PATHOGENS ON THE FARM A little knowledge can help protect your big investment

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ith Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) costing producers between $500 and $900 million annually,1-4 identifying and then managing potential BRD pathogens on their properties can be an effective first step in helping defray those losses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When producers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what type of pathogen they are dealing with, they have to make assumptions and may or may not be addressing the cause of the problem,â&#x20AC;? says Tom Van Dyke, DVM, veterinary technical services, Merial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When producers treat or try to manage blindly, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily achieve the kind of results they could with an approach based on knowledge.â&#x20AC;? Â

Van Dyke recommends incorporating a system of tracking, in writing, the variables related to animals displaying signs of BRD. Those clinical signs include, but are not limited to: quick or labored breathing, gaunt appearance, nasal discharge, rough hair coat, dry muzzle and depression.5 Variables to track include age, weight, number of days of clinical signs, antibiotics used to treat and results of laboratory testing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laboratory testing is really important when it comes to identifying and then managing the pathogens on the property,â&#x20AC;? says Van Dyke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Producers need to understand the problem in order to treat it effectively. Testing is available for sick animals via nasal swabs and for animals that have died, tissue samples can be taken from the lungs or bronchial lymph nodes.â&#x20AC;?

Van Dyke suggests producers continuously monitor pathogens on their properties through testing and creating a base of historical information

in the process. Based on the results of those tests, producers can determine the pathogens on their properties and develop a treatment protocol based on those pathogens.

Because BRD can take a toll on the health of animals quickly, a fastacting antibiotic is a good choice.

The antimicrobial ZACTRAN ÂŽ (gamithromycin) has been proven to generate a 24-hour rapid response in treatment field trials in clinically ill cattle.1 Besides tracking pathogens, recording information to identify trends and treating with an effective antibiotic, Van Dyke has these other suggestions to help avoid BRD: â&#x20AC;˘ Implement an immunization program to help keep herds healthy and productive, and protect against bacterial pneumonia caused by Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida. â&#x20AC;˘ Vaccinate prior to times of stress, such as weaning or transport. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide adequate housing and

ventilation to help prevent the spread of disease. â&#x20AC;˘ Supply proper hydration and nutrition. â&#x20AC;˘ Feed an adequate amount of colostrum to calves within 12 hours of birth. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;All these measures combined should help producers minimize the potential losses that can come about as a result of BRD,â&#x20AC;? says Van Dyke.

ZACTRAN is a prescription product and is administered subcutaneously (SC) at a dose of 2 mL/110lbs.7 Visit www.

ZACTRAN.com for more product information.

Merial Merial is a world-leading, innovationdriven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, wellbeing and performance of a wide range of animals. For more information, please see www.merial.com

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Fayette Co. Farm Bureau Fayette Co. Farm Bureau Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction Farm Equipment Consignment

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Kentucky Horse Park, Main Entrance 4089 Ironworks Pike, Lexington, KY

($5 Parking fee charged by the Horse

Park day of sale)

All Types of Farm Equipment Lawn & Garden Equipment Equipment Accepted On

Thursday, 7, 2013 &Friday, Friday, March 8, 2013 Thursday,March March 20, 2014 & March 21, 2014 Visit www.MaplecrestFarms.com for video, sale catalog and more.

For Full Terms & Conditions of Sale visit our website at:

www.fayettecofarmbureau.com Questions?? Farm Bureau (859) 253-0023

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Todd Clark (859) 621-6471, Bob James (859) 229-4642

Swinebroad-Denton, Inc.- Walt Robertson, Auctioneer

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Kentucky Hereford Association KHA Invites any Hereford Breeder to Become a Member!

Dues are $25. Send to 2396 Union City Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 KHA Officers 2014 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo February 28, 2014 Hereford Show, 1PM March 1, 2014 Hereford Sale, 1PM Stop by the KHA booth at the 2014 National Farm Machinery Show February 12-15, 2014

President: Tony Staples President-elect: Robert Botkin Secretary/ Treasurer: Earlene Thomas 859-623-5734 thomasep@roadrunner.com Visit our website at www.kentuckyhereford.org

Jackson Farms 8103 Bill Moss Road • White House, TN 37188 Home/Fax: 615-672-4483 Cell: 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com ®

“Farming the Same Land Since 1834”

Elm Tree Farm, LLC

Jody Huckabay 566 Hume-Bedford Road • Paris, P i KY 40361 6 61 Office: (859) 987-4856 • Cell: (859) 983-2272 info@elmtreefarmky.com • www.elmtreefarmky.com

Wells Farm

Polled Herefords 439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Road • Corbin, KY 40701 Kevin, Angela, Bobby & Brenda Wells Kenlea & Kyler Murray 606-523-0569 - Home 606-528-1691 - Home 606-344-0417 - Cell 606-682-8143 - Cell wells_farm@yahoo.com

Polled Hereford and Gelbvieh Cattle 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cythiana, KY 41031 (859) 234-6956 Ben, Jane, Shelby and Lincoln

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Masters Herefords 383 Walker Parke Road Richmond, KY 40475 Frenus & Donna Masters Home: 859-623-3077 • Cell 859-582-7487

Underwood Farms Registered Polled Herefords VitaFerm Dealer Doug & Darrelyn Underwood 1883 Old Mac Road • Campbellsville, KY 42718

(270) 789-7788

Thomas Farm

Eric & Ronnie Thomas 2396 Union City Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-5734 • Eric’s Cell (859) 314-8256 “Cattle for sale at all times”

WOLF FARM

Registered Polled Herefords Bulls & Females for sale Tim & Peggy Wolf 12939 Peach Grove Rd. Alexandria, KY 41001 (859) 635-0899

Boyd Beef Cattle 5754 US 62 • Mayslick, KY 41055 606-763-6688 • 763-6497 • 763-6418 Annual Bull Sale second Saturday in March Hereford and Angus Bulls

TK4 Herefords Tony & Kathy Staples 2880 Fairgrounds Rd. Brandenburg, KY 40108 270-422-4220 tstaples@bbtel.com

ROSECREST FARM 1276 Winchester Road Paris, KY 40361 H. Charles Miller Office: 859-987-7500 Cell 859-953-1125

MPH Farms

WCN Polled Herefords Since 1961

Registered Polled Herefords Monty G. Hancock 7300 KY 56 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-771-4118

Bill & Libby Norris 2220 Celina Road Burkesville, KY 42717 Phone (270) 433-7256 Cell (270) 433-1525 “Every calf needs a white face”

Paul L. Hankcock 8559 KY 56 O wensboro, KY 42301 270-771-4194

Chambliss Hereford Farms Brad, Carla, Clay and Clint Chambliss 916 Winchester Blvd. • Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Home (270) 982-3905 • Cell (270) 668-7126 fax 270-735-9922 www.chamblissherefordfarms.com

Sweet T Farm

Pete & Gayla Szak 1040 Hick Hardy Rd. Cynthiana, KY (859) 484-2265

Bulls • Heifers • Show Calves

Pile Stock Farm

Registered Polled Herefords

Hansell Pile, Jr. & Hans Branham 12045 St. John Rd. Cecilia, KY 42724 Phone (270) 862-4462 Highway 1357 or St. John Rd. - 12 miles West of Elizabethtown or Leave KY. 86 at Howevalley Go North 2 miles

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“Registered Angus and Polled Herefords”

John Tucker II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301 “Bulls always for Sale”

Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords The Lowell Atwood Family 133 Edgewood Drive Stanford, KY (606) 365-2520 home/fax (606) 669-1455 cell

Victor- influenced cattle bred for performance on grass.

Windy Hills Farm “Breeding Polled Herefords for over 58 Years” Breeding cattle for sale at all times.

1999 Walnut Hill Rd. • Lexington, KY 40515 (859) 271-9086 • cell (859)533-3790

Popplewell’s Herefords

Raising Polled Hereford for over 50 Years

“Black cows need a good Hereford Bull”

BECKLEY HEREFORDS L.W. Beckley D.V.M L. Wayne Beckley 284 Pyrse Lane 1420 Fitchburg Rd. Irvine, KY 40336 Ravenna, KY 40472 Cell: 859-779-1419 Home: 606-723-3021 Clinic: 606-726-0000 Cell: 859-779-0962 www.beckleyherefords.com

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LINEBRED VICTOR DOMINO CATTLE

Jackie D. Perkins II 367 Mt. Pisgah Rd. • Bremen, KY 42325 270-525-6533 Breeding to produce good cows since 1981.

Registered Hereford & Angus Farm

Service Age Bulls Open and Bred Females For Sale Vince, Tracy & Alex Home (270) 866-4480 1526 Clearfork Rd. Cell (270) 566-1852 Russell Springs, KY 42642

BBL Beef

Sarah & Bo Layne 866 Capitol Hill Rd. • Fountain Run, KY 42133

270-670-4287 bblayne@scrtc.com

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Multi-Trait Multi-Trait Selection Selection

Danny Miller

www.jmsvictordomino.com 270-465-6984 • 270-566-2694

Old Fall Creek Farms AHA & KHA member • Proven bloodlines

Private treaty sales • Visitors always welcome 1874 Old Fall Creek Road • Monticello, KY 42633

Reed Bertram 606-348-7486 David Bertram 606-278-3630 www.ofcfarms.com

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Feeder cattle prices were steady to $1 higher for the week. Calves were steady to $2 higher. Market cows were steady to $2 higher.

— Troy Applehans

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

General Jan 1 Join by January 1 for a chance to win the Cattle Feeding Package donated by McBurney’s Livestock.

Jan. 13 American Forage & Grassland Council, Memphis, TN Jan. 16-18 KCA Convention & Ag Industry Trade Show, Lexington Convention Center & Hyatt Hotel Feb. 1 Kentucky Small Ruminant Grazing Conference, Lexington, KY Feb. 4-7 NCBA Conventions and Trade Show, Nashville, KY Feb. 12-15 National Farm Machinery Show, KY Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY Feb. 18-19 Mid-South Stocker Conference, Paris Landing State Park, Buchanan, TN, More info on pg. 28 Feb. 20 34th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference, WKU Expo Center, Bowling Green, KY Feb. 28-March 2 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo, KY Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY, See ad on pg. 8 March 22 Fayette County Farm Bureau Farm Machinery Consignment Auction, Kentucky Horse Park, See ad on pg. 69

Angus Jan. 4 10th Annual Genetic Excellence Angus Bull Sale, Hyder-Burks Agriculture Pavilion, Cookeville, TN

Jan. 18 Oesterling Angus 9th Annual Production Sale, See ad on pg. 59 Jan. 24 9th Annual Genetic Force Bull & Commercial Heifer Sale, Blue Grass Stockyards, Albany, KY, See ad on pg. 29 Jan. 25 CKAA 50th Annual Winter Sale, CKAA Sales Pavilion, Danville, KY, See ad on pg. 3 Feb. 20 Keeney’s Angus Private Treaty Bull Sale, At the farm, See ad on pg. 53 Feb. 24 Robert Elliott & Sons Angus Annual Production Sale, See ad on pg. 31 Feb. 25 Woodall Angus 19th Annual Buyer’s Choice Bull Sale, At the farm, Quality, KY, See ad on pg. 38 March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Angus Sale, See ad on pg. 52 March 3 Stone Gate Farms Annual Production Sale, At the farm, Flemingsburg, KY, See ad on pg.

49 March 4 St. Clair Farms 5th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Falls of Rough, KY See ad on pg. 32 March 6 Pleasant Hill Farms March Madness Bull & Heifer Sale, United Producers, Inc. Livestock Center, Bowling Green, KY, See ad on pg.

75 March 10 Maplecrest Farms 2nd Annual Spring Bull Sale, Union Stockyards, Hilllsboro, OH, See ad on pg. 69 March 14 Smithland’s Lake Cumberland Bull & Female Sale, Russell County Stockyard, Russell Springs, KY, See ad on page 74

SALERS

KING BEE CATTLE Dan Engle 290 Clines Road • Science Hill, KY 42553 home: 606/423-2971 • cell: 606/875-0076

Beefalo March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Beefalo Sale

Charolais March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Charolais Sale

Gelbvieh March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Gelbvieh Sale

Hereford March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Hereford Sale, KY Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, KY, See ad on pg. 74

Limousin March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Limousin Sale

Multi-Breed Feb. 1 Seedstock Plus Tennessee Bull Sale, TN Livestock Producers, Columbia, TN, See ad on pg. 33 Feb. 21 Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale, Debter Hereford Farm Sale Facility, Horton, AL, See ad on pg.

35 Feb. 22 Seedstock Plus North Misssouri Bull Sale, Kingsville Livestock Auction, Kingsville, MO, See ad on pg. 33

March 1 36th Annual Judd Ranch Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale., Pomona, KS March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Pen Heifer Sale March 29 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO, See ad on pg. 33

Red Angus March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Red Angus Sale

Red Poll March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Red Poll Sale

Shorthorn March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale

Simmental March 1 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Simmental Sale March 10 Maplecrest Farms 2nd Annual Spring Bull Sale, Union Stockyards, Hilllsboro, OH, See ad on pg. 69

Call us today to list your sale date!

859-278-0899

The Balanced Breed DIAMOND J SALERS Donald Johnson 11660 N. Hwy 1247 • Eubank, KY 42564 606/379-1558

DEL-SU FARM Howard & Sue Edwards 420 Rose Road • Somerset, KY 42501 606/679-1675 72

April 12 Branch View Angus Sale, Hustonville, KY, See ad on pg. 76

KONOW FARMS Joe, Chad, & Corey Konow 4170 Robey Bethel Grove Road Franklin, KY 42134 270/586-8780

WILLIS FARMS • Danny Willis 964 Johnson Rd • Frankfort, KY 40601 502/803-5011 • drwc21@aol.com Matt Craig, Farm Mgr. 502-604-0821

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Cow Country Classifieds To place a Classified call 859/278-0899

Moore’s Meat Processing Plant Since 1977 • Complete on the farm slaughtering.

• Custom cutting, wrapping and freezing.

380 Crossfield Drive Versailles, KY 40383

859-873-7004 “34 Years in the Business” PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE

Concrete Materials Company

SORTING POLES-PADDLES-FLAGS

Since 1931

Poles with your 8" decal $5.20 each per 100. Sorting flags, $10.25. Sorting paddles $9. Kerndt Livestock Products 800-207-3115

• Concrete Feed Troughs • 350 Gallon Water Tanks • 12’ & 16’ Cattle Guards • Concrete Storm Shelters • Septic Tanks & Cisterns Located in Richmond, Danville and Ravenna

(859) 623-4238

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FOR SALE

Call 270/202-7186 for more info or check out www.oakhollowangus.com for current availability.

Fall yearling Polled Hereford bulls Good selection. Low birthweight, medium frame. JMS Polled Herefords, Knifley, KY 270-465-6984

ANGUS & CHAROLAIS BULLS

CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD

Compliance quality Angus & Charolais bulls for lease. $350. $100 pasture walk. McCrory Farms, Benton, KY 270-527-3767

Classified ads include 4 lines plus a headline. Call and ask for Leanna or Carey to place your classified for as little at $15!

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21 51 6CP 17 24 Insert 35 2CP 5CP 76 12 18 12CP 14 3 26 62 13 27CP 65 12CP

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Caverndale Farms 2 Central Equipment 9CP Central Farm Supply 45 Central KY Ag Credit 28CP Central States Testing 21 Concrete Materials Company 101 Connections Advertising and Mkting 54 CowCo 12 Cowherd Equipment 3CP Dievert Sales Service 36 Ellegood Farm Products 3CP Farm Credit Services 9 Farm Credit Mid-America 8CP Fayette County Farm Bureau 69 Gold Standard Labs 13CP H&R Agri Power 5CP Hallway Feeds 21CP Hayes Trailer Sales 36 Hinton Mills 23CP Insurance Brokerage Services 23 Keeney Angus 53 Kuhn 43 KY Angus 67 KY Beef Expo 8 KY Charolais 68

CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD Call and ask for Leanna or Carey to place your classified for as little at $15!

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PUREBRED LIMOUSIN BULLS Black and polled, some homozygous for both, good EPD’s, great genetics, good disposition, qualify for cost share. GrandView Farms, 859-498-0030 or 859-585-1785

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William McIntosh American Gelbvieh Association Georgetown, KY williamm@gelbvieh.org (502) 867-3132

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CATTLE MANAGEMENT CALENDAR

Are Cows Eating Feed or Food? in Sustaining Animal Agriculture Toward 2050”. It gives an in-depth study of the subject and deals with the perception that “feed produced for livestock competes for human ----------------food supplies and represents University of Kentucky an inefficient or wasteful use of Extension Beef Specialist resources”. The global livestock industry faces a challenge because this perception exists.

This task force noted the following: s the world population continues Global animal agriculture provides to grow – expected to reach safe, affordable, nutrient-dense food 8 billion by 2025, 9 billion by that supports human health, in addition 2050 and exceed 10 billion by 2100 – to supplying medicines, manufactured the concern about animals competing goods, etc. with humans for food continues to Large areas of land are incapable of grow. These concerns will likely impact supporting the production of human livestock production but what does food crops. this mean to the future of livestock – Gains can be made by “recycling” especially beef production? safe, yet otherwise valueless, by-products The Council for Agricultural Science from human food and fiber production. and Technology (CAST) published an I’ve heard it said that “corn drives Issue Paper “Animal Feed vs. Human everything that happens in the beef Food: Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Roy Burris

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18th Annual Smithland’s Lake Cumberland Bull & Female Sale

Friday, March 14, 2014•6:30 P.M. CDT Russell County Stockyard Russell Springs, KY More details in the February & March issues of Cow Country News

Smithland Angus Farm 5202 East Hwy. 80 Russell Springs, KY 42642 Charles (Bud) B. & Pam Smith 270-866-3898 • cell 270-576-2708 Henry Bryan & Melissa Smith 270-866-2311 • cell 606-271-7520 smithlan@duo-county.com

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industry”. Are we too dependent upon corn? The future may dictate that we have to change. I’ve always heard it said that we have to have “at least 100 days of heavy grain feeding to have good eating quality in beef ”. Maybe, but it’s time to question everything that we’ve been told.

Cattle (ruminants) aren’t as efficient in converting grain to meat as pigs and chickens (monogastrics). Maybe we should let them compete for feedstuffs (grain) that can be used as human food.

But where would the cow feed come from? We must do a better job grazing cattle on land that isn’t suitable for crop production. Not just by better grazing management but also in selecting cattle that perform well on forage diets (that humans and nonruminant animals don’t eat). We could reduce the time they spend in the feedlots.

The CAST report stated that “research is continuing to optimize utilization of pasture, crop residues,

and by-product feeds in all aspects of livestock and poultry production. As the world population continues to grow, livestock and poultry will be essential to convert feedstuffs that are inedible to humans to high-quality protein sources.

Ruminant animals will be the most valuable because they can convert the energy in fibrous feeds to milk, meat, wool and other products.

But what about “eating” quality of beef ? How much corn is needed?

I know that we are making gigantic strides in genetics. Let’s select those animals that have the desired genes for tenderness, marbling and flavor.

However, if we keep selecting animals based on information that is generated while on high grain diets, we may be going in the wrong direction. Look for animals that can produce and yield high quality meat on forage programs with more of the energy coming from by-product feeds during the finishing

28th Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo 56th Kentucky National Hereford Show & Sale February 28 - March 1, 2014 Ky Fair & Expo Center West Wing Louisville, Ky

SHOW: Friday, February 28 - 1:00 PM SALE: Saturday, March 1 - 1:00PM New Market Hall

SELLING SHOW PROSPECTS SERVICE AGE BULLS COW/CALF PAIRS

Auctioneer: Dale Smith 918.760.1550 Show & Sale Co-Sponsored by the Kentucky Hereford Association, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Commissioner James Comer, and the Kentucky Farm Bureau

For catalogs: EARLENE THOMAS, KHA SEC. 2396 Union City Road Richmond, Ky 40475 859.623.5734 phone/fax thomasep@roadrunner.com

Pen Heifer Show & Sale Show: Friday, February 28 - 2PM Sale Saturday, March 1 - 2PM For More Information Contact: Doug Parke, 859.987.5758

23nd Annual Open Junior Heifer Show Sunday, March 2, 2014 - 8AM Open to all 4H/FFA Members

Hotel Information: Holiday Inn Southwest Dixie Hwy 502-448-2020 Contact person: Cathy Rigdon

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CATTLE MANAGEMENT CALENDAR period. I think that we should use more forages and by-products so that we aren’t in competition with the human food supply.

It won’t be easy but times are changing. The CAST report said that sustainability can be divided into three components: environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social responsibility. It further states that the biggest challenge facing animal agriculture within the next 50 years is to maintain or improve these three facets of responsibility.

This is but a very brief look at some things that are dealt with in the report but as an industry, we have to stay grounded and keep a keen eye on the future. Remember, a good wing shooter doesn’t aim where the bird is … but where it is going!

Timely Tips for January Spring-Calving Cow Herd

• Start cows on the high magnesium mineral supplement soon. Consider protein supplementation if hay is less than 10% crude protein. If cows are thin, begin energy (grain) supplementation now.

• Consider vaccinating the cows to help prevent calf scours.

• Get ready for calving season! See that all equipment and materials are ready, including obstetrical equipment, record forms or booklets, eartags, scales for obtaining birthweights, etc. Prepare a calving area where assistance can be provided easily if needed. Purchase ear tags for calves and number them ahead of time if possible. Plan for enough labor to watch/assist during the calving period.

• Move early-calving heifers and cows to pastures that are relatively small and easily accessible to facilities in case calving assistance is needed. Keep them in good condition but don’t overfeed them at this time. Increase their nutrient

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intake after they calve.

• Keep replacement heifer calves gaining enough to reach their “target” breeding weight (65% mature weight) by spring • Study the performance of last year’s calf crop and plan for improvement.

Plan your breeding program and consider a better herd sire(s). Select herd sires which will allow you to meet your goals and be willing to pay for superior animals.

Fall Calving Cow Herd • Breeding season continues. Keep fall calving cows on accumulated pasture as long as possible, then start feeding hay/grain. Don’t let these cows get too thin.

• Provide clean windbreaks and shelter for young calves.

• Remove bulls by Valentine’s Day. That means that your 2014 fall calving season will end in November.

• Catch up on castrating, dehorning

and implanting.

General • Feed hay in areas where mud is less of a problem. Consider preparing a feeding area with gravel over geotextile fabric.

• Increase feed as the temperature drops, especially when the weather is extremely cold and damp. When temperature drops to 15°F, cattle need access to windbreaks • Provide water at all times. Cattle need 5 to 11 gallons per head daily even in the coldest weather. Be aware of frozen pond hazards. Keep ice “broken” so that cattle won’t walk out on the pond trying to get water.

• Consider renovating and improving pastures with legumes, especially if they have poor stands of grass or if they contain high levels of the fescue endophyte. Purchase seed and get equipment ready this month.

March 6, 2014 • 6:30 PM

United Producers Inc. Livestock Center (One mile off of I-65 at exit 28 in Bowling Green, KY)

Selling:75 Bulls • 75 Commercial Heifers

50 Eighteen-month-old Angus and Sim/Angus Bulls • 25 Yearling Angus and Sim/Angus Bulls All Bulls are Registered, Performance Tested, Ultrasound Tested, have passed a Breeding Soundness Evaluation 75 Black and Black Baldy High-quality Replacement Yearling Heifers. All heifers have been vaccinated, de-wormed and reproductive tract scored.

Sale Bulls Sired By: Hoover Dam, Bismarck, SAV Prototype, Chisum, EXAR Tryon,Driver, Upgrade, Dream Doctor and other leading sires!

SAV Bismark

Hoover Dam Bulls

The following Progressive Breeders are bringing you the sale offerings:

Cowles’ Pleasant Hill Farms, Gil Cowles 270-843-9021 or Jerod Metzger 270-779-6260 Estes Cattle Co., Joe Don Estes 270-791-4084 Burks Cattle Company, Scott Burke 270-670-3100

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Heifers

Cooper Cattle, Paul Cooper 931-624-8659 Estes Brothers, Joe Estes 270-202-6653

Contact any of the breeders above for a sale book or any additional information.

See you on March 6, 2014 • Sale starts at 6:30 PM • Complimentary dinner served starting at 5 PM

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