The Virginia Cattleman Paper - April 2020

The Virginia Cattlemen P.O. BOX 9 Daleville, VA 24083-0009

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The Virginia Cattleman The Monthly Voice of Virginia’s Cattle Industry

Volume 42 Number 4 April 2020

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Message from the President Well Done, VCA Dave Norford

On February 13th, VCA and the Virginia Dairymen’s Association sponsored the annual Legislative Steak Fry at the Capitol in Richmond.

To me, this event illustrates what the Virginia Cattleman’s Association is all about. What is the Steak Fry? VCA and the Dairymen send invitations to all the senators and delegates, their staff, and other state officials to come by the VCA tent for a steak sandwich lunch. From what we have been told, this is always a highlight of the legislative session. In fact, in year’s past there has been such demand for invitations that some counterfeiting of invites was being done (VCA has since made the invitations harder to copy).

Why is this such a great event? VCA members from across the state come together to make it happen. Madison County Young Farmers and Central Virginia Cattlemen’s Association donated the use of the grills; Seven Hills Meats out of Lynchburg provided the Virginia Grown Beef; Maola Milk provided both white and chocolate milk; Farm Credit and First Bank & Trust provided the water while VCA and VSDA provided chips and ice cream. Volunteers give up their time to come to Richmond to grill & wrap sandwiches, stuff lunch bags and serve the very appreciative legislators and their staff.

This event gives state beef and dairy producers the chance to interact with legislators and staff outside of a political setting. Most stop and chat for a while as they pick up their meal. They are always quick to thank producers for their time and effort. Through the years of doing the steak fry and similar events, VCA has built relationships with many of the legislators and state government officials. These relationships enable us to be heard when issues affecting agriculture and the cattle industry are being considered in Richmond. Never was this more important than the tumultuous 2020 legislative session.

Our Executive Director, Tracy Fitzsimmons deserves kudos for coordinating and executing this year’s Steak Fry flawlessly. Also, a big thanks to Eric Paulson of the Virginia Dairymen’s Association for all his time and hard work. If you would like to help with next year’s event, we would LOVE to have you.

Dave

WHAT’S INSIDE...

Message from Your Executive Director.............................Pg. 6 April Herd Managment Advisor........................................Pg. 8 Castration Methods...........................................................Pg. 13 Virginia Beef Council Update..........................................Pg. 18 Market Report....................................................................Pg. 23 Wrapping Up Ag, VA General Assembly Update..........Pg. 28 NCBA Convention - Intern Perspective..........................Pg. 30 Adding Labels vs. Adding Value......................................Pg. 32 And Much More!

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Thursday, April 16

12:00 PM 12:00 PM 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM

April 16- 17, 2020

2:00 PM

The 2020 VA Beef Expo Cattle Sales and Trade Show WILL take place as scheduled on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, April 17th.

Please check www.vabeefexpo.com and our Facebook page for the most up-to-date info regarding the status of Beef Expo events.

The VA Jr. Beef RoundUp held in conjunction with the VA Beef Expo has been cancelled.

MYTH of the Month

MYTH FACT

2:30 PM

Sale Cattle in Place Trade Show Opens Beef Expo “Kick-off ” Social

Friday, April 17

Appreciation Breakfast Trade Show Opens Angus Sale Sale Manager: Tom Templeton 540-421-8341 Hereford Female and Hereford Bull Sale Sale Manager: Rodney Phillips 804-387-9447 Charolais Sale All Other Breeds Sale & Commercial Heifer Sale (Immediately following Charolais Sale) Sale Manager: Dennis Adams 979-229-4472 Simmental Sale Sale Manager: Doug Parke 859-421-6100

For More Information

Tom McCall, President 540.292.0192 Chad Joines, Cattle Sales 540.557.7263 Chris Wojciechowski, Vendors 540.292.0841

NCBA only represents producers in the cattle-belt states.

NCBA has members in 49 of the 50 states. Rhode Island is the only state without NCBA members. All members in the other 49 states have a voice in the organization through the NCBA Member Mail Ballot process.

We know you hear you know are not correct, but just don’t have the facts to respond.

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VCA Affiliated with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association A member of the Livestock Publications Network Staff Executive Director: Tracy Fitzsimmons Publications Coordinator: Rebecca Webert, Black Locust Livestock Field Managers: Butch Foster and Troy Lawsona Administrative Assistant: Teresa Volk

Executive Committee

Outgoing President: Jon Repair, Glasgow, VA President: Dave Norford, Charlottesville, VA President Elect: Jay Calhoun, Callands, VA VP Feeder Council: Joe Meek, Dublin, VA VP Feeder Council: Jason Pratt, Atkins, VA VP Policy & Industry Affairs: James Kean, Louisa, VA VP Policy & Industry Affairs: David Campbell, Abingdon, VA

Thank You to our Associate Members Associate Members are businesses that are engaged with VCA and support cattle production, feeding, and marketing.

We encourage you to patronize the companies that support your Association.

Platinum Level

Feeder Council

Region 6 Radiant: Dave Norford, Charlottesville, VA Tom Nixon, Rapidan, VA Region 7 Southside: Open At Large: Open VDACS Advisor: Mike Carpenter, Richmond, VA Vet Advisor: Dr. Justin Hill, Dayton, VA Policy and Industry Advocacy Board Dublin Feeder Cattle Assoc.: District 1: Martin Kegley, Dublin, VA Adam Wilson, Glade Spring, VA Halifax Co. Cattlemen’s Assoc.

Clinton Vanover, Tazewell, VA Wayne Crews, Long Island, VA District 2: Lee County Livestock Assoc.: George Stovall, Stuart, VA Dr. Jay Miles, Jonesville, VA Nelson/Amherst Cattlemen: District 3: Margaret Ann Smith, Glasgow, VA Matt Saunders, Roseland, VA Patrick County Cattlemen: Rodney Leech, Monterey, VA Bradley Turner, Woolwine, VA District 4: Pittsylvania Co. Cattlemen: Danny Adams, Hurt, VA Rockingham Feeder Cattle Ass. District 5: Lisa Chambers, Mt. Sidney, VA Roger Scott, Orange, VA Russell Co. Cattlemen’s Assoc.: Evan Bowman, Barboursville, VA Bruce Warner, Lebanon, VA District 6: Scott Co. Cattlemen’s Assoc,: Jay Calhoun, Callands, VA Jennifer Meade, Gate City, VA Miller Adams, Red Oak, VA Smyth/Washinbgton Cattlemen: Abingdon Feeder Cattle Assoc.: David Campbell, Abingdon, VA Clinton Vanover, Tazewell, VA’ VA Angus Association: Amelia Area Cattlemen: Kevin Fleenor, Appomatox, VA Alvin Thomas, Dillwyn, VA VA Beef Expo: Bath/Highland Cattlemen: Tom McCall, Greenville, VA Clyde Cutlip, Warm Springs, VA VA Charolais Assoc.: Bedford Beef Producers Assoc: Kaitlin Smith, Lexington, VA Ben Taylor, Bedford, VA Beef Cattle Improvement Assoc.: VA Forage & Grasslands Co.: Jacob Gilley, Madison, VA Dennis Pearson, Warrenton, VA VA Hereford Assoc.: Blue Ridge Cattlemen’s Assoc.: Charlie Williams, Fairfield, VA Gary Hornbaker, Berryville, VA VA Simmental Assoc.

Botetourt Area Cattlemen: Chad Joines, Blacksburg, VA Steve Bandy, Botetourt, VA VA Livestock LLC: Campbell Co. Cattlemen: Ken Matthews, Browntown, VA Brandon Schmitt,Lynchburg, VA Livestock Marketing Assoc.: Carroll Grayson Cattlemen: Margaret Ann Smith, Lexington,David Alderman, Woodlawn, VA VA Central VA Cattlemen’s Assoc.: James Kean, Louisa, VA Coalfield Cattlemen: Starling Fleming, Pound, VA Region 1Abingdon: Jason Pratt, Atkins, VA Region 2 Wytheville: Chad Delp, Rural Retreat, VA Region 3 Dublin: Joe Meek, Dublin, VA Region 4 Harrisonburg: Lisa Chambers, Mt. Sydney, VA Region 5 Front Royal: Jason Wilkins, Luray, VA

Membership Committee Gene Copenhaver, Abingdon, VA Jon Repair, Lexington, VA Dave Norford, Charlottesville, VA Gary Hornbaker, Berryville, VA

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Message from your Executive Director Happy Anniversary to Me! Tracy Fitzsimmons

April 1, 2019 – I walked into a new office and back into a career dealing with cattle producers (my favorite type of ag producer, no less) and of course I feel the possibilities are endless!

I’ll be honest the last year hasn’t always been what I had expected; some things have been a pleasant surprise while others, well not so much. However, I still think the possibilities are endless.

It’s hard to believe that its really been a whole year.

Where did the time go? I’m starting to sound like my grandma with that famous quote of hers “Time goes faster than you think”. It feels like yesterday that I attended my first field day meeting in Pittsylvania

County. Thankfully, Reggie Reynolds was there to take me because I had no idea where Chatham even was; boy has that changed! I think I now know every route from Daleville to Chatham there is, as well as, the best place to buy a Cantaloupe! The 2019 VCA Field Day and Convention at the Olde Dominion Ag Complex was a great success due to the cooperation of many Virginia Cattlemen’s members, and we are looking forward to another one in July 2020. Make sure to mark those calendars for July 10th at the Augusta Expo Center!

Getting our membership updated and under control, well that’s been an ongoing battle since last April. I won’t say we’ve been perfect;

we have had some clerical issues with our printer and database, but we are slowly getting there. We have tried to be diligent in getting renewal notices out to both at-large and local association members, so if you haven’t renewed your membership, I encourage you to do so!

What are you getting for that membership, you might ask? First and foremost, you are receiving The Virginia Cattleman each month, but you are also receiving representation on the local, state and national level on issues that effect the cattle industry and your operation.

That representation was vital this past General Assembly Session, especially with the WIP3 and Chesapeake Bay issues presented in Richmond. Let’s not forget the marketing opportunities

Virginia Cattlemen’s Association Sponsored Graded Sale Schedule Check our website at www.vacattlemen.org for updates CONTACT LIVESTOCK MARKETS OR VCA STAFF FOR QUESTIONS VCA 540-992-1009 Butch Foster 423-360-0434 Troy Lawson 540-430-0042 April 2020 Date

Time

Type

Association/Market/Location

Phone

April 3

10:00 a.m.

In Barn

Culpeper Madison & Eastern VA Cattlemen's Assoc.

Culpeper

304.270.0276

April 6

7:00 p.m.

Dairy

Wytheville Feeder Cattle Assoc.

Wytheville

276.223.0003

April 7

6:30 p.m.

In Barn

Virginia Livestock LLC

Front Royal

540.622.7752

April 8

6:00 p.m.

In Barn/ Board

Pulaski Livestock Market

Dublin

540.320.1024

April 9

7:00 p.m.

Board/ In Barn

Rockingham Livestock

Harrisonburg

540.490.9050

April 13

6:00 p.m.

TOA

Tele-0-Auction

VCA

540.992.1009

April 20

7:00 p.m.

Board

Wytheville Feeder Cattle Assoc.

Wytheville

276.223.0003

April 21

6:30 p.m.

In Barn

Virginia Livestock LLC

Front Royal

540.622.7752

April 27

6:00 p.m.

TOA

Tele-0-Auction

VCA

540.992.1009

provided by VCA thru our sponsoring associations, markets, and field staff.

Staff made buyer visits in PA and OH this past summer and fall to ensure the relationships between our buyers and VCA staff remained strong. Those personal visits make a huge difference, especially when you’re looking for just one more bid on a load cattle.

Speaking of the cattle market, what a roller coaster ride it has been. In early August we saw some of the highest dollar amounts for a load of natural cattle in the entire country, then the Holcomb Plant fire occurred. Prices dropped for several weeks before picking back up. Today, we are facing another down market due to the coronavirus. The strain on cattle producers have been significant. As countries affected by the coronavirus try to control its spread, market and public reactions to the fast-moving situation have sent ripple

effects to people in the agriculture industry.

April 1, 2020 – It’s our 1st Anniversary! Sadly, I didn’t reach every goal I had when I started a year ago, but I’m still working on it. There’s been ups and downs, joys and discomforts, (and a whole lot of miles on my car) but you’ll have that in the Agricultural Industry.

We, VCA, have made several changes on the staff side, welcomed new local cattlemen’s associations as affiliates, and new marketing groups. We have had great Corporate Sponsorship this year adding new sponsors and allied memberships. I can only imagine what the next 12 months will bring.

I believe the traditional gift on the 1st Anniversary is the gift of paper; with that I give each of you a copy of our anniversary gift... The Virginia Cattleman!

Happy Anniversary!

Tracy

Industry Calendar of Events APRIL 2020

April 10 Materials due for April “The Virginia Cattleman” April 11 Knoll Crest Spring Bull and Female Sale, Red House, VA April 16 Tucker Family Farms Female Sale, Amherst, VA April 16-19 Virginia Beef Expo April 18 Miller Gustin Spring Angus Bull Sale, Harrisonburg, VA April 24 Buckingham Cattlemen's Assoc. Annual Production Sale, Buckingham, VA April 25 Southwest Virginia's Double Header Sale, Abingdon, VA April 25 Lazy Acres Angus Focus Now Value Later Sale, Rocky Mount, VA

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and pneumonia. Have treatment supplies on hand.

• Ensure colostrum Scott P. Greiner, Vitor R. G. Mercadante, and T. Bain Wilson intake in the first Extension Beef Specialists, Virginia Tech 6 hours of life in newborn calves.

Provide supplemental As the calving season groups can facilitate cow. Keep accurate goal of reaching 55 to colostrum if necessary. comes to an end, it bringing bulls to a central records at birth to 65% of mature weight Newborn calves need to is now time to begin location for evaluation to maintain proper herd by breeding. Depending consume 10% of body planning for the make BSE exams more records and document on forage quality, weight in colostrum upcoming breeding economical. This usually cows that have difficulty supplementation maybe during the first 24 season. It is imperative reduces the cost per at calving. needed to meet targeted hours of life. that bulls are able to bull because it is much • Monitor young calves weight gain. settle cows regardless of more efficient for the for scours. Keep calving • Offer medium quality Reproduction whether they are used veterinarian to perform area and paddocks hay to cows turned • Finalize plans and to cover cows for the multiple exams in one with pairs clean and out on pasture. Use protocols for the entire breeding season location. Lastly, after well drained. Move hay disappearance as breeding season. or just for cleanup your bull has passed a 2 to 3-day old pairs a barometer of dry Establish a calendar purposes. Nothing is breeding soundness exam out of calving area to matter intake. If cows to map timing of more frustrating than and is turned out with the a separate pasture to are not cleaning up hay synchronization investing in a promising cows, be sure to monitor reduce commingling fed each day, consider program to be used herd sire only to find out his activity and libido of newborn calves skipping hay feeding for during breeding season. that he was infertile or during the breeding with older calves to a day until cows clean Have breeding supplies sub-fertile when covering season. In summary, the help reduce incidence up fed hay. and semen on hand. cows. Both semen or cost and hassle of getting of scours. Reduce • New forage growth is • Breed heifers 2 to physical issues can lead to bulls examined for exposure to scoursvery digestible, high 4 weeks ahead of reduced conception rates. fertility issues is minimal causing pathogens by in protein, and high mature cows to allow Performance in previous compared to the financial frequently moving in moisture content; longer post-partum breeding systems is a impact of open cows or a winter feeding sites in but may be limited in interval prior to second poor predictor of future prolonged calving season. calving pastures. availability early in the breeding season. bull fertility. While month.

• Schedule and conduct infertility is typically the Spring-calving Herds Nutrition and Forages breeding soundness major concern during • As forage growth Herd Health (January to March exams on herd sires. the breeding season; the begins, offer a high • Consult with your calving season) • Manage newly acquired impact of a subfertile magnesium mineral to veterinarian concerning herd sires properly bull may be less obvious prevent grass tetany. pre-breeding General to prepare them for and result in fewer Monitor mineral vaccination schedule • As calving season the breeding season. calves born early in the intake to ensure cows for cow herd, yearling winds, continue to Yearling bulls often lose breeding season because are consuming the heifers, and bulls. Plan observe late calving 100+ pounds during of fewer cows settling to recommended amount. early to allow a 30-day cows frequently. their first breeding first estrus. Bulls with Only free choice salt vaccination window • Tag and tattoo calves season. Transition fertility issues can only a single source of prior to the breeding promptly at birth. them to the feed and be identified through minerals should be season.

Record birth weight, environment of their a breeding soundness available.

• Monitor calf health calving ease score, new home. Commingle exam (BSE). Neighbors • Evaluate growth of closely, particularly teat/udder score, and bulls of similar age and or county cattlemen’s yearling heifers with for signs of scours mothering ability of weight for a period of

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time prior to turnout.

Ample exercise, in combination with a proper nutritional program, is essential to make them physically fit for the breeding season Genetics • Finalize genetic goals and selection criteria for the upcoming breeding season for both AI and natural

service sires.

• Collect remaining yearling performance data (weight, hip height, scrotal circumference, and ultrasound measurements) in seedstock herds.

Fall-calving Herds (September to November calving season)

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General • Schedule and conduct pregnancy diagnosis with veterinarian 30 to 60 days following breeding season.

• Evaluate potential options for marketing of calf crop, including timing of weaning and vaccination to meet operational goals.

Calculate break-evens of various marketing options and consider risk management strategies.

• Re-implant commercial calves.

Nutrition and Forages • Begin creep feeding or

creep grazing calves if economically beneficial.

• Cows are entering the latter portion of lactation. Above average to good quality hay should be sufficient to meet nutritional requirements.

• Although pasture green-up is beginning, hay should be continued to be offered until consumption declines significantly.

• Reserve high quality hay and pasture for calves post-weaning.

Herd Health • Consult with veterinarian on vaccination protocol

for calf crop. Design vaccination and weaning program around marketing goals and objectives.

Genetics • Collect 205-day weights on calf crop at appropriate time (BIF age range is between 160 and 250 days of age), along with cow weights, hip heights, and body condition scores (mature cow data should be collected within 45 days of calf weaning measurements). ###

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Miller-Gustin Spring Angus Bull Sale Saturday, April 18, 2020 • Sale 12:00 Noon

Location: 5510 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg, Virginia • Light Lunch served at 11:00 a.m.

Selling approximately 17 Yearling Registered Angus Bulls. All bulls will have passed a breeding soundness exam, have carcass ultrasound data, and frame scored prior to sale date.

After the bulls sell, a small group of commercial bred cows will sell. These cows were used as recips, did not settle and have been bred and confirmed safe in calf.

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Lot Tag DOB 1 8SF3 11/19/18 2 9U2 03/02/19 3 9050 02/01/19 4 9K5 03/02/19 5 9P2 02/03/19 6 9P3 02/07/19 7 9055 02/05/19 8 1GE 03/02/19 9 9P1 03/06/19 10 859 09/12/18 11 815 09/23/18 12 8RP6 10/25/18 13 9G2 03/03/19 14 9051 02/04/19 15 9W1 02/13/19 16 G728 03/11/19 17 8058 12/06/18 As of March 9, 2020

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BW WN YW SC -2.4 57 115 2.66 1.5 84 149 0.34 -1.6 64 112 0.48 1.3 78 143 -0.19 0.9 75 134 0.65 4.3 88 160 0.60 2.9 83 136 0.29 1.5 59 109 -0.32 4 73 124 0.75 -0.3 54 106 0.68 1.3 66 118 -1.22 2.1 67 119 1.33 1.2 63 122 0.61 -0.4 68 125 1.00 1.9 64 119 1.75 0.3 72 128 1.42 -1.7 50 92 1.37

Sale Manager: Jason Arehart (540)290-4251/jasonarehart@yahoo.com Auctioneer: Dave Mullins (317)503-2798/dmullins@selectseed.com Herd Manager: Brennan Miller, 540.383.4211

Doc Milk CW Marb RE $W $B $C 19 32 52 1.25 0.97 68 209 324 20 30 75 0.91 0.93 91 188 296 20 34 52 1.05 0.83 82 172 291 29 29 63 1.15 1.19 84 186 290 31 26 49 1.24 0.58 80 154 263 27 24 80 1.07 0.75 75 190 293 28 29 53 0.86 0.86 88 162 267 16 33 54 0.93 1.07 68 176 274 20 38 58 0.81 0.81 89 151 288 28 35 44 1.33 0.58 71 170 298 29 24 45 0.97 0.79 68 157 267 10 26 52 0.76 1.17 69 172 276 27 35 50 1.30 1.14 73 206 309 19 30 59 0.85 1.01 81 185 302 22 32 61 0.85 0.68 76 161 269 34 39 61 0.81 0.66 93 176 291 20 31 28 1.29 0.49 64 145 246

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Not All Methods of Castration by Ligation are Equal Properly tensioned ban is critical

Rachel Dodd, No Bull Enterprises, LLC St. Francis, Kan. - Proper tension is essential in ligating a body part. Studies of hightension banding have demonstrated that the complete negation of blood flow triggers a natural analgesic effect that reduces pain, while minimizing swelling and related complications.

This effect is called compression analgesic.

Compression analgesic was the term used by

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Proper tension is achieved with every application.

Managing stress is especially important with calves, lambs, and kids in developing healthy immune systems essential to a healthy drug-free life. Another advantage of the WEE Bander

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- you do not have to worry about incomplete castration when a testicle slips back up above the band. Keeping both testicles below the band with the elastrator pliers and ‘cheerio’ rings is a challenge.

The elastrator ring is inexpensive but fails to provide sufficient tension for either proper ligation or pain relief. Other castration products on the market are either bigger versions of the elastrator ring or depend on operator hand strength for tightening, failing to provide the proper tension.

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Dirt Road Diary April Fools

By Steve Lucas Seems every livestock owner I know spends the cold weeks after Groundhog Day dreaming about April.

Why? Because April holds the promises of spring.

April promises the stock can be turned onto strong grass, and the tractor that has been used for feeding hay can be prepared for making hay. April means calves can doze on sunny knolls while their mothers watch quietly from the shade of the fence row. April assures that heavy coats and hats can be hung on hooks behind sweatshirts and summer straws.

April declares spotted fawns will scamper after their mothers into flower strewn woods of blooming red buds and dogwoods.

Then some years, the reality of April intrudes.

Frosty April mornings slow the growing grass and freeze back the clover. Calves stay

close to their mothers searching for warm draws out of the wind.

Cows hang out by the pasture gate waiting.

Snowfall predictions leave hay sellers’ barns as empty as the grocery store bread shelves. A cold snap means the sweatshirts and straw hats litter the back porch floor as their owners search for the winter coats and hats.

Deer tracks cluster around rose hedges where the first leaves have been carefully bitten off.

Late winter dreams of warm spring days in April most often come true. But there are those times that April fools us all. ###

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Virginia Beef Council Update Stephanie Weiss, Executive Director Virginia Beef Council As I write this article, the temperature is 60 degrees and daffodils (buttercups for us southern folk) decorate the landscape. Spring is upon us after an unusually mild winter. Spring always symbolizes hope for me and reminds me that good days are to come. There are many uncertainties in the cattle industry today, as there have been many years before, so let’s stay optimistic and keep looking forward to those good days to come.

The Virginia Beef Council (VBC) as part of the Beef Checkoff continues to advocate for the beef producers in Virginia to present accurate messages to consumers about beef.

As a result, consumers will have increased confidence that the beef on their plate was raised responsibly by people just like them who care about providing good quality food to their family and the world.

This spring, the VBC continues to focus on presenting facts and positive messages to counteract common myths surrounding beef production and beef ’s nutrition. We do this through social media outlets, influencer trainings, partnerships with other businesses and face to face events and communication.

This past January, I attended an influencer training held in Washington, D.C which was cosponsored by Virginia Beef Council.

This event brought top “influencers” from Virginia and the Northeast together to learn more about communicating with their customers and audiences about beef as a healthy part of their diet and answer tough questions regarding myths surrounding beef production. These influencers included registered dieticians, chefs, athletes, food bloggers and direct

sales beef producers. It was very encouraging to see such a diverse group with a passion to share the positive story of beef to their circle of influence.

Many were graduates of the Masters of Beef Advocacy program which is a free online certification program provided as part of the Beef Checkoff.

Over the past few months, conversations with FFA, 4H and agriculture teachers have begun regarding incorporating the Masters of Beef Advocacy program into their student curriculum. The final outcome has not been realized, but we are all working together to equip the next generation of agriculture producers with tools necessary to advocate for the beef industry and agriculture as a whole.

In March, the VBC is sponsoring the keynote speaker at the Virginia

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting. We will also have a vendor booth and speak directly to attendees and provide handouts on beef nutrition. This group of influencers is a top priority to reach as they counsel clients daily on components of a healthy diet. A common myth still prevalent is that red meat should not be consumed in heart healthy diets. The latest research shows lean red meat is a great protein source and not contraindicated for patients on heart healthy diets. The Beef Checkoff has several brochures with recipes approved by the American Heart Association containing lean beef. Another myth that circulates the media is beef as a cancer-causing agent.

No studies or credible sources support this; however, it is frequently found as a topic of controversy. We will continue to share the story of beef as

complete protein and part of a healthy diet to influencers in the nutrition sphere as well as other medical fields.

The Virginia Beef Expo will be held at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, VA on April 16-19, 2020.

We will be setup in the vendor area so please stop by and meet us!

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Thank you for the opportunity to work for you, the cattle producers of Virginia. Please email or call the office if I can be of help to you at sweiss@vabeef.org or 540-992-1992. “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”

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Virginia Cattle Industry Board--Mini Grant Program 2020

The Virginia Cattle Industry Board was established in 1983, by approval of producer referendum and enactment of the Virginia General Assembly. It was created to provide resources that can be used to promote the Virginia cattle industry and beef products by a number of means approved by an administrative Board appointed by the Governor. The Virginia Cattle Assessment was implemented statewide until the implementation of the National Beef Checkoff program was enacted in 1985. Virginia combined the two programs into one and the Virginia Cattle Board was changed to the Virginia Beef Industry Council to more closely align the Board's activities with those of the national beef checkoff.

The 2018 General Assembly Session reestablished the Virginia Cattle Industry Board effective July 1, 2018.

The collection of the assessment began January 1, 2019. The assessment is $0.50 per head that is collected on all cattle or calves sold in Virginia. The assessment does not apply to: the sale of dairy cows going back to the farm for milk, animals selling for less than $100 per head, or cattle weighing 99 pounds or less.

The Virginia Cattle Industry Board has developed a strategic plan and is beginning a mini-grant program to provide for programs to serve the Virginia Cattle Industry in the following areas:

 Education  Market Development  Promotion of Cattle and/or Beef Products  Research  Youth Development

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District VI--Southern Piedmont W.H. "Buddy" Shelton

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Market Report

Virginia Cattlemens Association

VCA Sponsored Sale Market Reports - JANUARY 2020

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Weight

Steers M&L 1

400 500 600

VCA TOA M&L 1&2

Heifers Weight M&L 1

400 500

900

152

800

900

VCA BOARD SALES M&L 1&2 170.5 156164.50 145153.50 133.50137

Weight

400 500 600

Heifers M&L 1

M&L 1&2 142 133.25137.50 128132 133.50 127.25127129 131.50

131.50700 147.25 137-145.50 800 149 (N) 137.25 – 900 139.25 * Denotes Partial Load --- (N) -Natural Price/CWT

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VCA Sponsored Sale Market Reports - FEBRUARY 2020 Which include sales from the Tele-O-Auctions Board Sales from - Virginia Cattle Company and Rockingham

Weight

Steers M&L 1

400 500 600 700

800 900

131 -136.25 131.75 -135

VCA TOA M&L 1&2

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400 500 600 700 800

M&L 1&2

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126.75 900 * Denotes Partial Load --- (N) - Natural Price/CWT

Dairy Steers Weight L 2&3

Head Sold Month TOA Board In Barn January 302 2711 1237 914 1615 February 258 In Barn Sale Numbers include Culpeper/Madison, Eastern Va Cattlemen, Virginia Livestock LLC, Dublin, Rockingham, Roanoke Hollins and Springlake

Weight

Steers M&L 1

400 500 600 700

800 900

142.25

VCA BOARD SALES M&L 1&2

Heifers Weight M&L 1

400 500 600

126

700

124125.50

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135.5 (N)* 126.75126.75 800 131.75 125(N)* 118-125.50 900 * Denotes Partial Load --- (N) -Natural Price/CWT

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More Than Fences

Beyond Sequestration

By Steve Lucas

Scientists tell us there is more carbon in soil than in the atmosphere and all plant life combined; they estimate there are 2,500 billion tons of carbon in soil, compared with 800 billion tons in the atmosphere and 560 billion tons in plant and animal life. What does this mean to the average livestock producer in Virginia? It means that the soil under our pastures is known as a “carbon sink”. I It has the

ability to retain carbon that is removed from the air This process, called carbon sequestration, has received a lot of attention in the popular press in terms of climate change.

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definition and national efforts to require labels to reflect this.

Wrapping Up Ag The Virginia General Assembly Jim Riddell. Government Affairs Specialist I have had the opportunity to spend some time in Richmond during the General Assembly representing VCA and the cattlemen across Virginia. I’ve had the chance to sit down and speak with several members of the Legislator and overall, it’s been a good experience.

Most issues dealing with agriculture are finished for the year and await the Governor’s signature. However, as I write this the 2020 General Assembly is still in session and debating several issues.

Virginia’s multi-billiondollar budget was being ironed out in the budget conference committee and needed an up or down vote by the Senate and the House.

The fate of increased dollars for BMPs and cost share funding above what the Governor submitted was still undecided.

Virginia Cattlemen’s Association (VCA) advocated strongly for increased funds for BMPs and for technical assistance for farmers.

The sheer number of bills this year (3900) along with new faces and new leadership slowed and complicated the legislative process.

Now the next date of interest will the Veto Session, April 22, where the General Assembly returns to Richmond to consider amendments or veto’s the Governor may bring forward. Below is the latest information on several of the bills of interest to cattle producers.

Action on Bills of Agricultural Interest

HB 1422/SB 704 Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Management Plan and Stream Exclusion. It was the key legislative concern for cattle producers this session. Originally it required an operator of 50 acres of cropland in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to submit a nutrient management plan and any person who owns 20 or more bovines to install stream exclusion practices. It had multiple financial penalties, definitions, and deadlines proposed.

The compromise amendment that passed A New Minimum Wage and awaits the Governor’s passed near the last day signature establishes of session and agreed to that Virginia will work raise the state’s minimum to meet water quality wage rate to $12 per hour goals—but removes over the next 3 years. The regulatory rules or bill increases the wage framework. The to $9.50 on Jan 1, 2021, final bill establishes a $11 in 2022, and $12 in stakeholder group who 2023. The good news is will identify priority that legislators agreed to regions, operators keep the exemptions for affected, initiatives to agricultural farm workers enhance progress, a and temporary foreign review of cost-share workers which VCA had funds and make program advocated for. recommendations.

This group includes the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association Virginia Farm Bureau, Agribusiness Council, the Chesapeake Bay Commission, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Virginia Association of the Commissioners of Revenue, the Virginia Association of Counties and two legislators who are members of the Chesapeake Bay Commission.

The positive changes to the bill and the end result was directly due to your emails, letters, phone calls, personal contacts and your attendance at the Senate and House Ag Committees in Richmond. You made it happen.

HB 119/SB Milk Definition. The bill passed and defined milk as the lacteal secretion of a healthy, hooved mammal and defines other products as unlawfully misbranded.

VCA supported this

Several bills were left in committee or passed over until next year which include: HB 1194 Dairy Margin Premium Coverage.

This bill provided annual refunds to dairy producers who enroll in the federal margin coverage program who have a nutrient or resource management plans. VCA supported but money was not included in the state budget.

HB 1497 Fertilizer Contractor-Applicator.

This bill prohibited a fertilizer contractorapplicator from applying fertilizer on greater than 50 acres without a nutrient management plan. VCA opposed.

HB 736/SB 637 Estate Tax Reinstatement.

This bill had a clause that excluded the tax if the majority of the estate assets were in a closely held business or a working farm. VCA will need to keep an eye out for this one. VCA opposed.

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HB 1192/SB954 Hazardous Above Ground Storage Tanks.

This would have put new regulations, prohibitions, and fees on storage tanks used on farms and at agri-businesses. It was carried over with a study group to be created and likely some version will be brought back. VCA opposed.

Thank you to every cattle producer across Virginia who helped with the General Assembly action this year. You spent your time and your resources standing up and representing your

farm, your neighbors and your industry.

It’s vital for the future of our family farms to continue these conversations and build special relationships with our General Assembly members. Thanks again for your help.

I am available if you have any questions, please call or contact me if you have questions. I am available at 540-872-6755 or riddellj@live.com . ###

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The NCBA Experience An Intern's Perspective Erin Amiss The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) works on behalf of the over one million beef producers in the U.S. On February 2-8, 2020, the NCBA held their annual convention in San Antonio, Tex. I was fortunate enough to serve as an intern after an application and interview process and get a behindthe-scenes look at what goes into staging this extraordinary event.

Seventeen college

students including myself from around the country with a passion for beef arrived in the heart of Texas two days before the start of the NCBA Convention to set up the trade show and prepare for the week.

Watching a trade show be constructed with over 350 exhibitors and across an area of over seven acres was incredible. It really makes you realize how many people are involved in making this event happen. As interns,

we were assigned to help NCBA staff with miscellaneous tasks they needed accomplished, whether that included assisting in Cattlemen’s College Sessions, handing out information packets, setting up the arena, and so forth. It was truly eyeopening to see how much work and time is put into setting up this event for cattlemen across the country.

As a student studying Animal Science at

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, I have seen the ins and outs of the beef industry for the southeastern region of the U.S. On the other hand, I haven’t had much exposure to how the beef cattle industry operates in other areas of the country and the world.

The NCBA Convention was the perfect place for me to connect, network, learn, and broaden my knowledge. Ironically, I felt more at home than

ever surrounded by over 9,000 attendees who all have some kind of connection to the beef industry whether it is a breed association, an insurance company, your local producer, a reproduction company, or an equipment company.

Being able to connect with the people and where their livelihood meets their passion at the biggest gathering of beef producers in the country was one of the best experiences of my life. I strongly encourage attending the NCBA Convention if you ever get the chance to! ###

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Adding Labels Versus Adding Value

By Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO

I have a Twitter account. Before taking the role of CEO, I never thought I’d say those words. It’s been an eye-opening experience and frankly I’m surprised at the number of people who dislike me without having ever met me. It seems that most of them dislike the work I do, or they’re mad about the association for which I work. I’ll let you in on a little secret; it doesn’t bother me that these folks are mad, or don’t like me or my work. In fact, I take some pride in it, because folks don’t get mad at people or associations that don’t matter.

I created a Twitter account to share information, to discuss the topics that are important to NCBA and to communicate directly with folks in the beef community.

What I’ve learned, though, is that there are a lot of trolls on Twitter. There are plenty of individuals who want to disagree, debate and argue for the sake of it. It’s a sign of the times and not one that’s particularly encouraging. Folks let me tell you, there’s not much point in trying to debate with the trolls on Twitter. Take the topic of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL). I’m certain trolls won’t change their mind because of a 140-character Tweet, and neither will anyone else. While I’ll always attempt to educate, I don’t have much interest in a pointless back-and-forth.

NCBA and its partners are interested in solutions to the industry’s issues and problems. As a case in point, when our members in Oregon identified a solution to ensure that only beef produced in the United States is carrying the “Product of USA” label, they brought that idea forward from the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, introduced it at NCBA’s Summer Business Meeting and I’m happy to announce that NCBA now has interim policy that advocates for verified and voluntary use of “U.S.A. origin” labels in the beef industry.

Furthermore, it also calls for government oversight, not government mandate, to ensure that label claims are verified by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, which is already equipped and prepared to manage labeling claims.

There are plenty of opportunities to add value to beef products. The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association runs a program which supplies beef to Kroger Stores in the region, featuring beef from cattle producers in the state. It carries a Kentucky Beef label and it has been a fantastic success for producers who are participating in the program. There are many others out there and that’s the approach we should be taking to labeling. Create a product that carries a brand, delivers on a promise, or develops a fan base and you’ve added value without the need for government interference or mandates.

That’s precisely why R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard’s rhetoric and fake graphics will never hold water in this industry. The market did not decline when or because

mCOOL was repealed because a generic government-mandated origin label does not add value or deliver anything desired by the consumer. Some folks have bought into Bullard’s narrative that a return to mCOOL will solve our problems. It will not.

The mCOOL story is simply a tactic Bullard uses to sell memberships. Mandatory COOL was a marketing scheme when it was introduced, and he continues to use it as a marketing scheme now. If Bullard truly believes in the idea of origin labels, he has the tools to create one today. There’s nothing stopping Bullard from creating and selling origin-labeled beef right now.

However, I’d say it’s a good bet that Bullard knows his plan won’t drive consumer demand. It’s also a safe bet he won’t be jumping into the labeling business anytime soon because he also knows taste, quality and consistency are the drivers of beef demand, not a generic origin label. Instead of putting R-CALF’s money where his mouth is, Bullard will simply continue kicking the mCOOL horse because he knows mCOOL’s true value is delivering membership dollars.

By telling folks what’s wrong and who’s to blame, Bullard is cashing in on the divide he has created in our industry.

We have real problems, but Bullard isn’t interested in solving any of them because he profits from the division he creates. To further his cause, he’s invited outsiders to the party, aligned with activists who mean us harm and of course he continues to file lawsuits in the hope he’ll get a win that will eventually stick.

Fake meat is an issue, chicken is still kicking the hell out of us in the battle for consumer dollars, but Bullard isn’t interested in any of those problems. Instead, he has stuck to an incomprehensible willingness to scare consumers about the origins of beef to further divide the industry and create a problem where one doesn’t exist. Nothing R-CALF has done under Bullard’s twodecade tenure has stood the test of time or helped the industry add even a single dollar to the value of beef.

We have real problems in our business and NCBA is hard at work trying to solve them. We work daily on trade, over-regulation, sustainability and countless other issues. We’ve made incredible progress over the past year. None of it was accomplished, or even furthered by R-CALF. In fact, NCBA and our partners have notched our wins while fighting Bullard’s army of activist-funded attorneys.

There’s no point in more debate or Twitter discussion about mCOOL. Doing so wastes resources and causes deeper division in our industry at a point when it’s already clear where both NCBA and R-CALF stand. If you want a single-minded focus that will move the industry back to government-mandated mCOOL and a sueyour-neighbor mentality, then Bullard is your team captain.

If you want to work together, move the beef industry forward and solve the problems we face, I hope you’re already an NCBA member. If, not please consider joining us, we need more folks like you.

The Super Bowl of Beef Cattle Education!

By Jesse Fulton M.S. - Director of Producer Education It’s not often you get more than 30 industry leaders presenting on the top beef industry relevant topics. Well, it happened this year at the 2020 Cattlemen’s College in San Antonio, Texas. For the past 27 years, the Zoetis sponsored program has taken place prior to the kickoff of the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow. Cattlemen’s College brings thought-provoking information from industry experts from across the country to attendees.

This year was no exception. Over 1,000 cattlemen and women, veterinarians, and students attended the 27th annual Cattlemen’s College.

This year’s Cattlemen’s College covered a variety of topics that could relate to every producer across the country. In the Cattlemen’s College demo arena, cattle invitro fertilization company Vytelle demonstrated the process they use to collect eggs from a donor animal live in the arena! In the classroom, Cattlemen’s College focused on the “big four” topics: nutrition, health, genetics and reproduction, with presentations focusing on busting nutrition myths, judicious use of antimicrobials, breeding heat tolerant cattle, and others. This year the Beef Repro Task Force team focused their track on the bull.

Cattlemen’s College didn’t stop there. Other topics included the latest update on the work being done with the Dietary Guidelines, and how NCBA is working to keep beef on the plate. Other sessions covered when and how producers should intervene when prevention strategies fail, estate and succession planning, and seeing, studying, and seizing opportunity for expansion. Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway gave attendees an insight into the evolving science of animal welfare, while NCBA’s Shawn Darcy showed market research data covering consumer expectations of animal welfare.

We understand it can be hard to get away from your operation, so if you missed this year’s Cattlemen’s College, don’t worry! It’s important for cattlemen and women to have the latest education available to them at any time, so we recorded all the sessions. You can now go online at www.NCBA.org and purchase the sessions for $50 and get caught up on everything that was covered.

When it comes to the beef business, cattlemen can't afford room for nuance.

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Beef Recipe of the Month

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PISTACHIO-CRUSTED BEEF RIB ROAST WITH HOLIDAY WINE SAUCE

This show-stopper recipe will impress any guest lucky enough to sit at your table! The crunchy, salty crust pairs perfectly with the rich sauce made with mushrooms, shallots and red wine.

INGREDIENTS:

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 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 Salt

COOKING:

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

Cook's Tip: To coarsely crush coriander seeds, place seeds in food-safe plastic bag; seal well. Crush seeds with rolling pin, using a back and forth rolling motion.

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 Recipe from BeefItsWhatsforDinner.com medium rare; 2-1/2 to 3 hours for medium doneness.

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.)

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.

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

THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN, APRIL 2020, PAGE 35

Reminder:

USDA Announce CRP Grasslands Signup Dates Farm Service Agency Electronic News Service Bulletin Farmers and ranchers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup beginning March 16. The signup runs through May 15.

Through CRP Grasslands, participants retain the right to conduct common grazing practices, such as haying, mowing or harvesting seed from the enrolled land. Timing of some activities may be restricted by the primary nesting season of birds.

Participants will receive an annual rental payment and may receive up to 50 percent cost-share for establishing approved conservation practices.

The duration of the CRP contract is either 10 or 15 years. FSA will rank applications using a number of factors including existence of expiring CRP land, threat of conversion

or development, existing grassland, and predominance of native species cover, and cost.

The 2018 Farm Bill set aside 2 million acres for CRP Grassland enrollment.

CRP is one of the largest conservation programs at USDA. CRP marks its 35year anniversary in 2020 with 22 million acres currently enrolled.

For more information or to enroll in CRP Grasslands, contact your local FSA county office or visit fsa. usda.gov/crp.

To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/ service-locator.

Questions?

Please contact your local FSA Office. ###

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Please donate to Virginia Ag In the Classroom. The total amount of money donated

by VCA members will be additionally supported by the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association and presented at the annual Field Day on behalf of Virginia’s beef producers. $10 $20 $50 Other:

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BREEDERS BULLETIN BOARD Stout, breeding age bulls available private treaty.

2070 Walnut Springs Road Blacksburg, VA 540-552-2520 * 540-230-6225 www.mcdonaldfarms.com

Exceptional SimAngus and Simmental Bulls and Fancy Genetics

BLACK POLLED SIMMENTAL AND ANGUS CATTLE “Our cows work for us; so our bulls will work for you!”

www.shenandoahvalleysimmentals.com Home of “the keepin’ kind”

TRIO FARMS, INC. Jerry Burner 3070 US HWY BSN 340 Luray, VA 22835 HOME (540)743-3446 CELL (540) 742-1220 EMAIL triofarms@comcast.net WEBSITE www.triofarmsinc.com

SIMMENTAL-ANGUS-SIMANGUS Bulls Available Year-Round

Replacement Purebred / Commercial Females Available

SUPPLYING QUALITY CATTLE SINCE 1971

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3691 S. Middle Rd., Quicksburg, VA 22847 * (540) 335-1885 * lisazl@shental.net

HUCKLEBERRY BEEF All Home Bred Our young stock program & Raised

makes the difference!

Production Cow Sale 1st Saturday each December Commercial Bull Sale Each Spring

Curtis Sowers @ 540-230-6957 Mark Sowers @ 540-230-0177 1145 WILLS RIDGE RD. FLOYD, VA 24091 HuckleberryCattle.com Quality Breeding Stock you can count on!

Blue Ridge Herefords Located in Traphill, North Carolina

Bulls and Females Available for Private Treaty

Visit Us Online At: doublejfarmllc.com

Headquarters 775 Clacton Circle Earlysville, VA 22936

John Wheeler 910-489-0024 doublejfarmllc@yahoo.com

“FREE” BULLS FOR SALE

Positive contributions toward temperament, fertility and cowherd retention makes for a strong case to utilize Heterosis in the many Black cowherds of Virginia. Polled Hereford Bulls with complete performance and carcass data for sale.

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R J LESTER * BLUE RIDGE HEREFORDS * AXTON, VIRGINIA

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WOODBROOK LIMOUSIN FARMS

WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE VERY BEST IN LIMOUSIN GENETICS! ALEX ANDERSON Farm Manager (276) 623-3623 Cell

14210 Whites Mill Rd. Abingdon, Virginia 24210

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BREEDERS BULLETIN BOARD BRIDLE PATH RANCH Registered Shorthorn and Tarentaise Cattle

Will and Martha Peart www.bridlepathranch.com 703-298-3396 14701 Woolfolk Rd, Spotsylvania, Va, 22551

Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales

Harrisonburg, Virginia In the heart of Beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

Sales every Wednesday and Saturday Special State Graded Feeder Cattle Sales the First Saturday of Every Month A good supply of Quality Feeder Cattle at Every Saturday Sale Saturday Sales Times Sheep,Goats, and Hogs - 12:30 pm Cattle Sale - 1:30 pm State Graded Feeder Cattle Sales - 6:00 pm Wednesday Sale Times 6pm Graded Sales - 7:30 pm Phone Bidding Available for all graded Sales.

(Order Buying Available)

For more information, please contact Michael Ritchie at 540-820-1117 or visit us on the web at www.shenvalleylivestock.com or on Facebook.

Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales 1044 Edom Road - Harrisonburg, VA 22802

VIRGINIA CATTLE COMPANY RADIANT, VA 540-672-1760

GRADED FEEDER CATTLE SALE EVERY TUESDAY 10:30 A.M. TEL-O-AUCTION HOOK-UP AVAILABLE

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