BEEF MISSOURI CATTLEMAN
Charolais For Days
Linda Hickam-Fountain Makes a Difference on the Local, State, and National Levels for the Charolais Breed and the Beef Industry.
Prescott Family Farm Branches Out
Raising Reindeer in Missouri
Missouri Cattle Industry
Convention Preview
40 Prescott Family Farm
Volume 54 - Issue 12 (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056)
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Lisa Stockhorst, Manager of Operations and Strategic Solutions – Ext 234 • Lisa@mocattle.com
Missouri’s CattleWomen http://mocattle.com/missouricattlewomen.aspx
Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation www.mocattlemenfoundation.org
2025 MCA Officers
Jeff Reed, President 903-279-8360 • P.O. Box 35, Williamsville, MO 63967
Anita Vanderwert, President-Elect 573-808-3000 • 620 State Route P, Fayette, MO 65248
Charlie Besher, Vice President 573-866-2846 • RR 5, Box 2402, Patton, MO 63662
Vance Keaton, Treasurer 417-825-4853 • 5863 W. State Hwy 76, Anderson, MO 64831
Deb Thummel, Secretary 660-541-2606 • 12601 Hwy. 46, Sheridan, MO 64486
2025 MCA Regional Vice Presidents
Region 1: Ethan McNeill, 325 McMurry St. Paris, MO 65275 636-544-9943
Region 2: Blake McDonald, 250 Clonts Rd. Sullivan, MO 63080 • 573-205-7914
Region 3: Jack Davis, 21855 Siebert Rd. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 • 573-330-2928
Region 4: Dale Buhman, 3751 SW Taylor Rd. Clarksdale, MO 64430 • 816-244-9249
Region 5: Alex Haun, 1031 SW 600 Rd Holden, MO 64040 • 816-345-0005
Region 6: Warren Love, 8381 NE Hwy ZZ Osceola, MO 64776 • 417-830-1950
Region 7: Josh Worthington, 401 N. Dade 231 Dadeville, MO 65635 • 417-844-2601
MCA Regional Grazing Coordinators
Region 2 - Doug Mertens 573-489-5261 doug@mocattle.com
Region 3 - Kenneth Ball 417-818-6400 kenneth@mocattle.com
Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show
We are just a few short months away from the Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. Cattle producers and industry partners from across the state will gather to discuss policy, learn about new technologies, catch up with old friends, and see some new faces along the way. The theme for this year is “Forging the Future” as we navigate the ever-changing terrain of the beef cattle industry together. The convention is set to take place on January 21st to the 23rd, 2026. Registration is open and available online at mocattle.com. For more details, please see PAGE 25-39.
Awards for Excellence
MCA encourages all county affiliates to participate in the Awards for Excellence program. These awards are given to the counties that exemplify the highest level of commitment to continuing the success of MCA on a county affiliate level. The award categories include: Outstanding Affiliate – Beef Promotion; Outstanding Affiliate – Policy Involvement; Outstanding Affiliate – Activity/Event; Overall Affiliate Runner-Up; and Overall Affiliate. The application is online at mocattle.com. This contest is sponsored by Gallagher and the top two affiliates will receive awards sponsored by them.
Industry Leader Awards
MCA honors an outstanding member as Cattleman of the Year annually at the convention. This is someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for their industry, association and community. The Allied Industry Award goes to an individual who is part of the bigger picture of MCA, one of our business partners and an individual MCA can always count on for support or has been a partner in the cattle industry for many years. MCA awards the Pioneer Award to an individual who has dedicated their life to serving U.S. agriculture. The honoree is someone who has truly established a path for others to follow. To nominate a deserving individual, please go to mocattle.com; membership; MCA Industry Awards.
Collegiate Cattlemen’s Showdown
The Annual Collegiate Cattlemen’s Showdown will be held at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach as part of the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. The showdown is a debate style contest where collegiate members can showcase their knowledge on issues facing the industry. To qualify for the competition, all potential contestants must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education. For more information about the contest and how to help your collegiate member sign up, please go to mocattle.com.
Cartridges for Cash
We are excited to be working with Merck Animal Health on the Cartridges for Cash program to raise funds for our association’s junior programs. We want to challenge our affiliates to a competition. The group that collects and turns in the most cartridges will win a $1,000 scholarship to award to a junior member of their choice. Each county should collect the Ralgro wheel and Revalor cartridges used by their members and bring them to either a board of directors meeting each quarter or to the annual convention in January. We will keep a tally of the cartridges collected from each county throughout the year and the winner will be announced at the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show after all cartridges are counted. To learn more about the Cartridges for Cash program, see PAGE 91.
Luke Warfield, 3W Livestock, Butler, Mo
Mark Dittmer, Dittmer Farms, Lincoln, Mo
Shibu Jose, Columbia, MO
Nancy Walker, Ellsinore, Mo
Jack Todd, Victor Heating and Cooling, Salem, Mo
Branden Otte, Otte Family Cattle Co, Berger, Mo
Cathy Proffitt Boys, Pomona, MO
Matthew Huster, FCS Financial, Moscow Mills, MO
Mike Lucariello, L+L Ranch, Stella, MO
Joel Mace, Goodman, MO
Bradley Sanders, MBT Farms, Anderson, MO
James & Christina Shayer, Tiff City, MO
Bryon & Sharon Sherman, Sherman Farms, Noel, MO
Meyers Truck Service
Dylan Thomas, Anderson, MO
Larry Brown, Purdy, MO
Marissa Tate. DVM, Animal Clinic of Diamond LLC, Diamond, MO
Elyse Cooley, Windsor, Mo
Helen Brown, St Mary, Mo
Fred Gross, F&G Farms, Bloomsdale, MO
Chadd Bess, Bess Farms, Bloomfield, Mo
Will Dougherty, Williamsville, Mo
Alan Jones, Jones Land and Cattle, Puxico, Mo
Nikki Porter, Williamsville, Mo
Troy Walls, Williamsville, Mo
President’s Perspective with Jeff Reed
Here I Am - Send Me
One of the greatest privileges I’ve had while traveling across this state and country on behalf of our association, is seeing firsthand how our producers do what they do. No two operations are the same. Everyone markets cattle differently and the approaches are just about as varied as the weather in Missouri.
That variation is exactly why our policies are built the way they are. We believe every producer should have the right to decide how and when to market their cattle, whether that means selling calves or putting beef directly on the shelf. The beef industry has been evolving ever since the first person sat down to eat a steak, and we as producers must continue to evolve as well. Each operation is unique, and every producer deserves the freedom to do what works best for them without unnecessary interference from outside entities.
Despite having fewer cattle than ever before, beef is being sold at record levels. That’s not a sign of decline— it’s proof of how far we’ve come. Investments in genetics and improved production practices mean we are producing a more efficient, higher-quality product than at any other time in history. It truly is a great time to be a cattleman.
Our association has earned a reputation, both here at home and across the country, for standing firm on behalf of Missouri producers. We don’t simply fall in line with other states or national groups. We listen to our members, bring forward their grassroots policies, and advocate for them with commitment and determination. That approach puts a target on our backs from time to time, but it’s a responsibility we gladly carry.
MCA President
As Josh Worthington recently said, “Sometimes we as producers circle the wagons and shoot in amongst ourselves.” Unfortunately, we do see that in this industry. But when we step back, we realize we have far more in common than we do in disagreement. Working together will move us further than working against one another.
Anyone can buy cattle—but it takes commitment, adaptability and forward thinking to be a cattleman who stands the test of time.
This year has not always been sunshine and pixie dust, but it has given me a deeper appreciation for our industry and for the incredible cattlemen and women who make Missouri one of the greatest beef-producing states in the country.
It has been an honor to serve as your President. I look forward to watching the next generation of leaders rise and continue representing this industry with the same passion and pride. My hope is that the changes we’ve made this year will help inspire them and set the stage for strong leadership in the years to come.
I know I have added a few this past year, As always make sure you have a few good stories to tell.
Jeff, Andrea, Jasper and Jhettson.
A Teaching Moment CattleWomen’s Corner with Jennifer Poor
In October, Jason and I do our fall herd work which includes pregnancy checks and weaning our calves. As you all know, it’s all part of the beef process. Shortly after we finished working cows, we found one of our girls stuck between the feed bin and the fence. Jason pointed out that this would be great content for our social media platforms. So out came the phone to film the unsticking of the stuck cow. After it was all said and done, we got a cool video to post that day and the cow got un-stuck. I didn’t have high expectations for views of the short (which was accurate), but I knew it would be seen by folks who really don’t know anything about raising cattle. One of the few viewers that watched our short was lin****38 (names have been changed to protect the
Officers of the Missouri CattleWomen
President: Jennifer Poor
417-372-0227 • poorfarmscattle@gmail.com • Pomona
President Elect: Darla Haines
573-473-6013 • darlahaines2003@yahoo.com • Mexico
Vice President: Mandy Weigand 660-909-6781 • weigandranch@hotmail.com • Warrensburg
Secretary: Terry Bettels
660-424-3444 • cbettels55@gmail.com • Butler
Treasurer: Mary Kay Lyle
816-387-1930 • marykaylyle@gmail.com • Savannah
Past President: Marsha Corbin
660-232-1836 • oldtrailsregion@gmail.com • Dover
CattleWomen President
unknown). Lin****38 was concerned about the stress that we were putting our cows and calves through by weaning them, so she commented the following on the short: “Awwwww why don’t you let the mammas wean thier babies? Maybe they arent ready to be weaned mamma knows best you know. Your probably stressing them both out!”. Typos and all, this is exactly how it was written.
My knee-jerk reaction was to thank lin****38 for her question and then sarcastically ask her how many cattle she has raised. However, my very levelheaded husband (who has a better filter between his brain and mouth than I do) told me not to reply to her with that. So, I kept my snarky comment to myself, thanked her for her questions and explained to her why we did not let cows self-wean their calves. It wasn’t until later that day that I realized that I almost ruined an opportunity to educate someone who probably knew absolutely nothing about our industry. Had I smarted off to her, I could have given her ammunition against the cattle industry and given her the grounds to claim that all ranchers and farmers were abusive to cattle and their offspring, not to mention hateful when asked a question.
We as an industry must keep our eyes open to opportunities to educate people about our industry and why we do what we do. These opportunities don’t even have to be limited to beef farming. It could be questions about crops, farming equipment, land management… the list is extensive. My point is you never know where or when you’ll be asked about farming. When someone asks about what you do, I ask that whatever the situation
is, you do better than what I wanted to do. Be kind, patient and passionate about educating others.
Merry Christmas from MCW to You!
Christmas is right around the corner. I hope that you all get to spend time with your loved ones celebrating Christ’s birth. Some scholars say that he was not born on December 25th, I say that the date itself isn’t what matters. It’s the fact that God thought enough of mankind to send His only Son so that we may have eternal life. All we have to do is ask.
As a child my family always had ham for Christmas. Truth be told, we didn’t make a lot of beef meals other than ground beef. I have no idea why; it was just what we did. If you grew up like I did, maybe this is the year to break tradition. The recipe for this month looks delicious! The combination of fennel and horseradish paired with the meaty savory flavor of a properly raised beef roast is hard to beat.
I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
MCW Business Note
At the November board meeting MCW voted to present a bylaws change to our membership. Below is the current version of the bylaws to be changed and the proposed change. We will be voting on this at the January Annual Meeting. Please make a point to join us and vote.
Bylaws suggested change:
2021 version
Article II—Membership
1. Membership in the Missouri CattleWomen is classified as Member, Collegiate Member, Student Member, Associate Member and Honorary Member.
a. Members shall be women who own farms, who live on farms, or who are directly associated in livestock and farming industries and pay dues to the Association.
2025 suggestion
Article II—Membership
1. Membership in the Missouri CattleWomen is classified as Member, Collegiate Member, Student Member, Associate Member and Honorary Member.
a. Members shall be women who own farms, who live on farms, or who advocate for or who are directly associated in livestock and farming industries and pay dues to the Association.
Herb-Crusted Beef Rib Roast with Roasted Fennel and Horseradish Cream Sauce
Sometimes you just need to impress your friends. The classic Rib Roast gets the royal treatment with a fresh herb crust, a creamy horseradish sauce and roasted fennel.
Ingredients:
1 beef Ribeye Roast Bone-In (4 ribs), chine bone removed
Brine:
6 quarts water
1 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
Seasoning:
3 tablespoons freshly ground peppercorn medley
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Cooking:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Roasted Fennel (optional):
4 large fennel bulbs (about 3-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauce:
Horseradish Cream Sauce
To prepare brine, combine water, salt and sugar in 20-quart food-safe container; stir to dissolve salt and sugar. Cool water 1 hour; add beef roast. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Cook’s Tip: Make sure you prepare space in your refrigerator to store the roast while it brines. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove roast from brine; discard brine. Pat dry roast with paper towel. Combine Seasoning ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. 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 2-1/2 to 3 hours for medium rare; 3 to 3-1/2 hours for medium doneness. Meanwhile, prepare Roasted Fennel, if desired. Trim off and save fronds from fennel bulbs; cut off stems to within 1 inch of bulbs and discard stems. Cut each bulb lengthwise into quarters. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; toss gently to coat, keeping fennel pieces intact. Season with kosher salt; arrange cut-sides down. About 1-1/2 hours before roast is done, place fennel in lower third of oven. Roast for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until tender and lightly browned, turning and rearranging once. Just before serving, toss fennel with 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds.
Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°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°F to 15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
Carve roast into slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with Horseradish Cream Sauce and Roasted Fennel, if desired. Horseradish Cream Sauce:
Combine 1 cup reduced-fat dairy sour cream, 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives, 1/4 cup prepared horseradish and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon in small bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Straight Talk
with Mike Deering
Christmas
The older we get, the faster time goes by or so it seems. To me, it was only yesterday when I started working with this association, got married and welcomed our first child. As he turns 10 years old this month, I gleam as I reflect on the memories but cringe as I wrestle with time. When you stop and think about it, life is comprised entirely of memories except for the present moment. Christmas season is a great time for reflection.
Let’s look back on some of the association’s 2025 highlights. Legislatively, I must mention the elimination of capital gains taxes in our state. A roadblock for the next generation is now gone in this state. We have a governor who is a cattleman and enthusiastically signed the legislation. There’s another success. We were the first to endorse and go all in for Mike Kehoe, and we kicked off 2025 with his inauguration.
In July, we won a battle in a longstanding war for landowners when the Grain Belt Express scam lost federal backing to the tune of $5 billion. This was a major win for landowners as was passing legislation protecting water rights from out-of-state interests. It was also rewarding to see American Food Group’s processing plant begin operations in April. We were there from the beginning and instrumental in making sure the facility would be located in our state.
Organizationally, under the leadership of MCA President Jeff Reed, bylaws were revamped to increase leadership opportunities and strengthen the grassroots policy process by establishing councils that ensure issues are more thoroughly explored and representative of
Executive Vice President
our membership. Speaking of the organization, I was proud when the Missouri FFA Organization presented Lisa Stockhorst with her honorary state degree. Lisa has been with MCA for seven years and it was refreshing to know her behind-the-scenes work doesn’t go unnoticed.
The memories are many. Personally, I used to hate this time of year. By the time I was 16 years old, my mother and father were deceased. Now that I have a family of my own, I am overwhelmed with the joy this season brings to my kids. Charley and I were playing a board game last month called “Herd Mentality,” where you answer questions and other players can agree or disagree. The question Charley drew was, “If you were in a time machine, would you choose to go to the past or the future and why?” Charley said the past. His why softened this hard heart. “I would go back and meet your family and get to know my grandparents.” Any stressor in my life vanished in that moment.
My message to you this Christmas season is a quote by Vincent van Gough. “Great things are done by a series of small things.” Treasure the little things. Make time for a board game with your family. Make time to renew your membership and invest in this association because together your small investment allows great things to happen. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Observations from the Field
with
Kenneth Ball, Region Three Grazing Coordinator
Be Prepared
As we finally start getting a little fall moisture here in southwest Missouri and those cooler temperatures start showing up in the forecast, I find myself sitting here on this rainy day thinking about that dreaded word… “winter.”
Back when I was in Boy Scouts, our motto was “Always be Prepared.” Years later, when I was a Captain and EMT in the fire service, I used to tell my crews, “Plan for the worst, hope for the best.” Those two sayings have stuck with me through the years, and they sure come in handy when it’s time to get ready for whatever Missouri weather decides to throw at us.
I’ve been seeing plenty of woolly worms on social media lately, and they look different than the last couple of years with lighter colors. I’ve also seen a few persimmon seed pictures—every one of them showing a spoon, same as last year. So, if we’re going by those old signs, I would say we have about a 50/50 chance of an average or above-average winter. Honestly, that’s as accurate as what most meteorologists will tell us anyway!
No matter what the predictions say, we all know how fast things can change around here. One week it’s 75 degrees, the next we’re breaking ice on waterers. That’s why it’s worth asking ourselves now:
• Do we have enough stockpiled forage to get the herd through winter?
• If not, do we need to start lining up some extra feed or supplements because of the dry spell?
• And how’s the quality of the forage we do have-will it hold up, or do we need to boost protein and energy to keep our cattle in good shape?
I’ve noticed some pretty short pastures in my area, and even though we’re finally getting rain, we’re not seeing the kind of fall growth we normally would this time of
year. So now’s the time to plan for the worst and hope for the best. If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to test your hay so you know what you’re working with before Mother Nature decides to surprise us.
Something else that gets overlooked until it’s too latethose well houses and heaters. Mice love to chew holes in insulation panels, and once they do, you lose a lot of heat. They will also chew right through the cords on heat lamps and barn heaters if you leave them plugged in year-round.
And don’t forget to check those thermostatic outlets-the ones that kick on the heat when it drops below freezing. A quick test now can save you from frozen pipes or broken lines later.
These are just a few simple things to check before the weather turns rough. It’s always easier to fix them now than when you are out in sleet and wind trying to thaw pipes at midnight.
So remember: Always be prepared, and plan for the worst, hope for the best. It’s advice that’s never steered me wrong yet.
For help with management of native grass, or for help identifying plants or weeds (feel free to text pictures) contact Missouri Cattleman’s Association Grazing Coordinators:
Region 2 • NE MO
Doug Mertens
Doug@mocattle.com
Region 3 • SE MO
Kenneth Ball
Kenneth@mocattle.com 573-489-5261
417-818-6400
Kenneth Ball
Regional Range Report
by Deb Thummel, MCA Secretary
Merry Christmas!
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
16 For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the state level of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association in the office as the Secretary. I am pleased to visit you today as part of the Regional Range Report feature. I came to this office after enjoying six years as the Region 4 Vice President. Part of my work as Secretary of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) is to enthusiastically make MCA irresistible to potential new members. In all reality, that is easy. This article is a quick “elevator type” speech for the high points of the work that MCA does for the entire beef industry in Missouri and beyond.
The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is not a one trick pony. Instead, MCA is a comprehensive beef industry organization that promotes youth leadership and scholarships, supports community development through
strong local affiliates, monitors national industry events and serves as the legislative voice for Missouri’s cowcalf producers & beef processors. The newly structured policy councils are striving to strengthen our grassroots policy (our beliefs and stance), development on anything and everything that affects our business way of life. To hear from all corners of our vast state, these five revamped councils have members from each of our seven regions on them. MCA leadership understands that from the pasture, it’s hard to see the organization’s daily work—and from a city desk, it’s hard to see the pasture. Therefore, MCA is working day in and day out in a plethora of ways to increase the vision from both lenses. To keep communication open and effective, MCA staff and officers meet several times a week with beef industry leaders, University and Extension staff, local affiliates, other commodity groups, national beef representatives, students and state officials. Just reading that list is tiring, but it shows how hard the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association works for you. I like to remind people that all this effort and representation costs members only about 27 cents a day.
With this ‘elevator speech’ I have only touched the surface, but hopefully you’ve read something here that encourages you to lift your voice in your community to build the irresistibility of MCA. Membership matters, encourage someone to join or renew today!
Region 1 VP - Ethan McNeill
Region 2 VP - Blake McDonald
Region 3 VP - Jack Davis
Region 5 VP - Alex Haun
Region 6 VP - Warren Love
Region 7 VP - Josh Worthington
Region 4 VP - Dale Buhman At-Large Rep. - Jarrod Simpson
Worthington Honored as 2025 Angus Young Breeder of the Year
Missouri breeder recognized at the 2025 Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Source: By Sarah Kocher, Angus Communications
The American Angus Association® recognized Josh Worthington of Dadeville, Missouri as the 2025 Young Breeder of the Year on November 1st during Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Josh and his wife, childhood sweetheart and business partner Corry Worthington, own and operate Worthington Angus with their three sons: Wriston, Grayson and Corbin.
The Young Breeder of the Year Award recognizes a young, registered Angus breeder for their leadership within the Angus breed, participation in Angus programs and innovation within their herd.
For Josh and his family, what began with just four registered Angus cows on a rental property in 2005 has grown into a thriving seedstock operation. They breed through a total artificial insemination and embryo transfer program.
Josh said they breed around 350 females and transfer 400-500 embryos annually, and this model has allowed them to market 250 bulls a year and some registered females in both their spring and fall sales.
and Wriston
Josh
and Mark McCully, American Angus Association® CEO.
“Everything that we do here is about the customer,” Josh said.
He emphasizes another key to their success is being “laser focused” and disciplined in their methods. He said he values proven genetics and uses data to guide decisions.
“Josh has done a great job of building a program and a customer base from the ground up,” said Casey Jentz, chief operating officer of the Association. “He combines his passion and enthusiasm for the Angus business with the tools and programs the Association provides to help his customers be successful. Josh is a young breeder that other members look to, to get ideas and emulate what he has built at Worthington Angus to help build their own operation.”
For the first 11 years of Worthington Angus, Josh served as general manager of the Missouri Angus Association. The transition period – while Josh was still full-time with the state association and yet often burning the
Josh Worthington accepts his award on November 1 for 2025 Young Breeder of the Year on stage in Kansas City, Missouri during Angus Convention. Pictured from Left: Rosalind Kidwell, 2025 Miss American Angus; Corry Worthington, wife; sons Corbin, Grayson
Worthington;
Worthington;
midnight oil at home to grow his own herd – was challenging.
“When we decided to make the transition from Missouri Angus, obviously the cow herd was already growing a lot here,” he said. “My full-time interest had to be with the association. That’s what my job was, and I wanted to serve those members with everything I had. So we relied on family. My dad took care of a lot of cows here.”
He also credits the support of other family members, including his brother, in helping them overcome the challenge of scaling their herd during this critical period.
“We’ve always been the kind of people that we worked really, really hard on plan A and thought through every possible scenario of plan A and tried to pick holes in plan A,” Josh said. “And plan B was making sure plan A didn’t fail, and for the most part we’ve got along okay doing that.”
He said they try to consistently go the extra mile for customers, helping them market their cattle and showing them how to capture added value from Worthington Angus bulls by targeting high-quality beef production.
“Anything that we can do to be the marketing arm, we just made up our minds that our customers are busy and that’s a service that we can provide,” Josh said. “I know when customers come here to make a purchase, it’s a big
deal; and we treat it like that. It’s just a step in us getting to be a part of their lives, and we want it to be a good part.”
Applicants for the Young Breeder of the Year Award can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Applicants must be between 25 and 45 years old as of the current year and an active member of the Association. Couples or business partners can be nominated if they meet age requirements. Herd ownership and/or management responsibility is required of each individual applicant.
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Barn: 417-345-8122
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Your BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS
Cattle Care Matters Now, More than Ever
As winter approaches and producers prepare their herds for the months ahead, it’s also time to focus on something that impacts every ranch across Missouri, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) season. This season serves as a reminder that caring for cattle is not just part of the job—it’s the foundation of consumer trust, herd health, and the long-term success of every beef operation.
With today’s cattle values at historic highs, every animal represents a significant investment of time, money, and care. From genetics and feed to health programs and pasture management, producers have more at stake than ever before. That makes proper cattle handling and management practices not only an ethical responsibility but also an economic one. Every decision—how cattle are handled, transported, and cared for—has a direct impact on performance, profitability, and the reputation of Missouri beef.
At the same time, consumers are paying closer attention to how their food is raised. Recent research shows that 59% of Missouri consumers rank animal welfare as their number one priority when choosing their protein, which is 3% higher than the national average. That’s proof that Missourians value the same things our ranchers do: respect for animals, pride in hard work, and doing things the right way.
That’s where the BQA program plays such a vital role. It’s important to remember BQA isn’t designed to change your entire operation; it’s meant to help you find one thing you can improve to make tomorrow just a little easier. Maybe that means updating your recordkeeping, refining vaccination timing, adjusting your loading facilities for better cattle flow, or training new employees on low-stress handling. BQA provides practical tools and knowledge that make a difference one step at a time, because meaningful progress often comes from small, steady improvements.
Through BQA certification, producers gain access to the latest information on animal health, handling, transportation, and nutrition; guidelines that ensure cattle are cared for with compassion and efficiency.
These practices not only protect the welfare of the animals but also strengthen consumer confidence in the beef industry. After all, when the public knows producers take animal care seriously, it builds trust that lasts far beyond the sale barn or meat counter.
Missouri cattlemen and women have always taken pride in being good caretakers of their herds. BQA simply helps put structure and science behind what producers already value: doing right by the cattle, the land, and the families who depend on both.
As BQA season approaches, take the time to renew your certification or attend a local training. Whether you run 50 head or 500, every producer has something to gain from investing in better cattle care—and something to lose if we don’t continue raising the bar.
Because in Missouri, we don’t just raise cattle; we raise expectations. And with strong markets, high consumer standards, and a shared commitment to animal welfare, being BQA certified matters now more than ever.
In the heart of Missouri, the Clark family proudly represents the dedication and resilience of the state’s beef industry. Tanner and Kerre Clark, along with their children Flint, Tenley, and Dalley, operate CF Cattle
Behind the Beef – Tanner Clark
Company alongside Tanner’s parents, Rancel and Janie. Together, they manage a registered and commercial Angus cow/calf operation focused on producing highquality cattle with industry-leading genetics.
Diversification plays a key role in their success. The Clarks partner with other seedstock producers to raise embryo calves and develop strong replacement females. Their steer calves are marketed through traditional feedlot channels, but they’ve also begun finishing cattle on the ranch and selling beef directly to consumers.
“Developing relationships with consumers and sharing the story behind our beef has added a whole new level of meaning to what we do,” Tanner says.
Tanner is also a strong advocate for the beef community, serving on the Missouri Beef Industry Council Board. In this role, he helps guide checkoff-funded programs that promote beef and connect producers with consumers.
“It’s rewarding to represent Missouri cattlemen and ensure their investment in the checkoff is making a difference,” he says.
Tanner remains optimistic about the future. “Our kids are the future of this industry,” he says. “They’ll have to be more efficient and resourceful than any generation before them. I’m proud to be in the business of bringing steaks to the table.”
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Southwest Missouri Cattlemen
Do you seek out and implement new technologies in your operation? I came across this statement on the MU Extension Precision Agriculture web page: “Managers who effectively use information earn higher returns than those who don’t.” As ranchers, most of us work to improve our operations on a regular basis. We gather information and form opinions every day about the success or failure of the latest calf crop, how many bales were put up, or how successful our AI breeding protocol worked, to name a few. I don’t know about you, but unless I’ve recorded the data, I have a hard time remembering facts about this year’s activities, let alone the last two or three years.
I’m blessed to earn a living doing two of my favorite things: Raise cattle and help ranchers with their ranch record keeping. My herd started with three heifers purchased from a friend. By the time the first three calves were born, I soon realized it would be impossible for me to keep meaningful records on a notepad or spreadsheet. Through an internet search, I found CattleMax (a cloud-based software where I could store records and use the information to make better decisions based on facts). After using the software for several years, I was thrilled when I was hired to fill a work-fromhome customer support position, allowing me to help other ranchers learn how to use the various features. At the recent SMCA Board Meeting I learned Dr. Cecilia Constantine Rocha uses CattleMax to record data on the MU Extension cow herd.
Dr. Rocha, MU Assistant Research Professor and State Extension Specialist in Livestock Systems, and Caleb
MU Field Specialist in Plant Science, with the University of Missouri Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center, were our November featured keynote speakers
Dr. Rocha is a familiar face at our monthly meetings, and simply a pleasure to talk with. She’s approachable, knowledgeable, and interested in increasing the profitability of cow/calf operations across the Show-Me state. Dr. Rocha presented her results from a recent study focused on how many times a progesterone device (CIDR) can be used, as well as how to clean and store them between breedings. With the rising cost of artificial insemination and reducing waste on everyone’s mind, attendees listened intently. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Rocha’s research and results, sign up to receive her monthly newsletter at https:// mailer.missouri.edu/p/42N5-9FQ/sign-up
Caleb O’Neal presented information about various forages relevant to SW Missouri, including the results from a recent study on crop management using drones to precisely target small treatments areas on a farm, rather that a blanket application.
O’Neal,
Caleb kept everyone’s attention with his humor and the content of his presentation. I say that to explain why I don’t have precise details to report; I was too busy listening intently, rather than taking good notes. But in general, a drone can use technology to map a field, capturing detailed images of invasive weeds. In one example, the drone captured images for a 17-acre field, by utilizing mapping software, only 1.5 acres required herbicide application. Those kinds of results are a game changer!
Since our meeting I’ve spoken to several SMCA members that have commented on how much they enjoyed the presentations and found the information to be interesting and relevant to their operations. As this year is coming to a close and we begin to set goals for next year, I’m reminded of a rule I hear often, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure”. As you implement new technologies, breeding protocols, receive results from soil and hay test, find a way to catalog the data so you can use the information to increase profits and continue to improve your operation.
Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Christmas.
Danise
Cummings Secretary, Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Co-Owner, Show-Me Prime Angus Ranch LLC
St. Clair County Cattlemen
The St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association held its Annual Meeting on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at the Lowry City Civic Center in Lowry City, MO. President Weston Shelby called the meeting to order with 55 members and guests present. The children lead the pledge for the group. The meal was served by Mick and Helen Meredith. A huge thank you to them for serving a delicious meal.
St. Clair County Cattlemen were thankful to have State Representative Jim Kalberloh, St. Clair County Presiding Commissioner Robert Salmon and St. Clair County Treasurer Rhonda Shelby in attendance at the annual meeting. There were two local FFA chapters in attendance, the Lakeland FFA Chapter and the Osceola FFA Chapter. The Lakeland FFA presented to the group about the activities and achievements of their chapter in the last year. Claire Salmon did a presentation for the Osceola FFA Chapter of her Area winning speech for the Missouri Cattlemen’s division.
Jeff Reed, MCA president, was the guest speaker for the evening. Reed gave updates about the cattle industry in our nation and in Missouri. He also gave updates on Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and upcoming events. Thank you to Jeff Reed for attending the Annual Meeting and giving an update on the organization.
This year, the Cattlemen awarded two $1,000 scholarships, provided by the support of the Paul Tom Firestone, Orval Johnson, Dr. Larry Moore Memorial and David Barger Memorial funds. This year’s recipients were Emma Hankins and Maverick Mitchell. The students spoke about where they are attending college and what they are studying in their secondary education.
The St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association presented Jim Bock with the 2025 Pioneer Award. Jim is very supportive of the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association and is a great contributor to the cattle industry. Congratulations to Jim Bock and thank you for all you do! The St. Clair County Cattlemen would like to thank everyone who attended the Annual meeting and helped to make it a success.
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Benton County Cattlemen
The Benton County Cattlemen held their Annual Meeting and Tradeshow on November 8th in Lincoln, MO. Everyone enjoyed the Brisket Dinner prepared by Two Peas in a Pod caterer from Lincoln.
We had a record forty-eight sponsors this year and additional donors for our auction, without all of them we could not provide the services to our community throughout the year promoting beef, training for our members and scholarships for our youth. It is truly a blessing, and we are extremely grateful for their support.
This year we had guests from Pettis County and Henry County. As we reach out to our neighbors, our hope is to develop a working relationship to support each other as each county deals with the challenges of raising cattle – drought, hay shortages, grain prices, etc. The more we work together the more resources we have available to us.
Missouri Cattlemen President, Jeff Reed provides a presentation on what is going on at the state level and how our memberships and actions have an impact on the legislature. Our Benton County President, Mark Smith shared a financial overview on what it takes to be a rancher and how the cattle, land, and operational costs are affecting our industry.
We also had a successful auction raising funds for our scholarships for next year. This year we were able to provide five $1,000 scholarships for youth in the following career paths: Engineering Management, Animal Science, Bio-Medical, Ag Science and Gen ED/ Civil Engineering.
Who knows, one of our youths might be the next Veterinarian in your neighborhood.
We want to thank all our members who helped put on this event and the Lincoln FFA members who served the meal, sold raffle tickets, facilitate during the auction and helped with cleanup.
We are truly blessed to live in this great country! May God continue to bless us as we continue to be good stewards of what He has given us.
Mark Nolte Secretary, Benton County
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Polk County Cattlemen
The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association closed out October and kicked off November with a strong presence in both community outreach and support of the local beef industry. From grilling steaks to engaging with thousands of local families, members demonstrated the organization’s commitment to promoting beef, supporting fellow cattle producers and staying active within the statewide MCA network.
Halloween night brought huge crowds to Bolivar’s annual Trunk or Treat event, and the Polk County Cattlemen were proud to participate once again. Volunteers Ed Vest, Larry Waltz, Mark Stanek and Donita Stanek. They delighted the crowd as “PoCo,” the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association mascot— handed out candy to thousands of excited children. The group’s involvement not only added to the fun of the evening but also increased visibility for local beef producers in a family-friendly community setting.
On Sunday, October 26th, Polk County Cattlemen volunteers fired up the grills to serve high-quality beef during the Naylor Angus and Shorthorn sale. Volunteers were Darren Redd, Sheldon Redd, Ed Vest, Larry Waltz and Debbie Waltz. These grilling events remain a signature service of the association—promoting beef by giving people a chance to enjoy a great steak while supporting area seedstock producers.
On November 6th, Keith Stevens and Beverly Stevens represented Polk County at the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Board Meeting in Columbia, Missouri. Their participation ensures that Polk County’s voice remains active in discussions affecting the state’s cattle industry, policy development, and association initiatives. Leadership engagement at the state level continues to strengthen Polk County’s role in MCA’s mission.
The Polk County Cattlemen held their November monthly meeting on November 13th at Grand Missouri Bank. The meeting was sponsored by Springfield Livestock Marketing Center (SLMC), with guest speaker Chase Hultgren, representing SLMC and Mix 30 and Michael Prescott representing Mix 30.
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center is one of Southwest Missouri’s premier livestock markets, known for its strong buyer base, consistent sale volumes, and commitment to providing transparent, reliable marketing options for cattle producers. SLMC offers weekly sales along with special cow and bull sales, and its reputation for competitive pricing draws consignors from across the region. Their team provides market insight, cattle handling expertise, and a professional environment that supports producers of all sizes.
Sponsorship of local cattlemen’s associations is part of SLMC’s ongoing effort to stay connected with the cattle community and support grassroots agriculture.
Mix 30 is a high-energy liquid feed supplement designed to enhance performance in both beef and dairy cattle. Produced from a blend of corn and soy byproducts, Mix 30 delivers a balanced combination of protein and energy, making it a cost-effective option for producers seeking to supplement forage or support cattle through periods of nutritional stress. Its ease of delivery— whether offered in lick tanks, mixed into rations, or used in creep feeds—has made it increasingly popular among Missouri cattle operations. Chase and Michael provided insight on how producers can integrate Mix 30 into their feeding programs to improve weight gain, support cow condition, and optimize overall herd nutrition.
The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association is looking forward to the Annual Meeting/ Christmas Celebration, which will be held on Thursday, December 11th at the Pitchfork Restaurant in Bolivar. Tickets are $30.00 a piece and can be purchased from any PCCA Board Member. Members are encouraged to attend for an evening of food, fellowship, and celebration of another successful year for Polk County’s cattle community.
As 2025 draws to a close, the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association reflects with gratitude on a truly outstanding year. Our success has been made possible by the generosity of our meeting sponsors and the dedication of our hardworking volunteers. Their continued support strengthens our mission and keeps our organization active, visible and effective. We extend our sincere appreciation to every member, sponsor, and friend of the association, and we wish all of you a joyful Christmas season and a prosperous, healthy New Year.
PCCA Trunk or Treat.
Dallas County Cattlemen
The annual meeting of the Dallas County Cattlemen (DCCA) was held on November 11th at Prairie Grove School south of Buffalo. The 128 members and guests enjoyed plenty of great food and heard from a number of excellent speakers throughout the evening.
Special thanks to IDEXX for sponsoring the roast beef dinner complete with numerous sides. IDEXX were represented by Dr. Jim Rhoades and Troy Fowler. Thank you also to the ladies of the community for helping to prepare our delicious meal.
Special guests introduced included State Senator Sandy Crawford, Region 6 MCA Vice-President Warren Love, and MCA President Jeff Reed. We were glad to host Jeff at a meeting and hear what is going on at the state level.
Since November 11th was Veteran’s Day, DCCA wanted to do something special to honor the veterans in attendance. Each was presented with a small gift and thanked for their service to our country and fellow Americans.
DCCA board member Dr. Jim Rhoades spoke to the group about, “Improving the Bottom Line without Growing the Herd”. Dr. Rhoades is Senior Marketing Manager for Worldwide Bovine-IDEXX Laboratories. His presentation focused on the keys for cattlemen to be profitable without buying more cattle.
First of all cattle producers should ask themselves how does disease affect my herd’s calf crop? In studies done with hundreds of animals BVDV infected herds had a 68% conception rate whereas non BVDV infected herds exhibited a 88% conception rate on first service. Diseases such as Johne’s can cause weight loss in weaned calves.
Dr. Rhoades also said heifers who calve in the first 30 days of the calving season will wean heavier calves and tend to stay in the herd longer. He stressed the importance of weaning and vaccinating calves before marketing them as that’s what buyers want.
Producers should also ask themselves what does good genetics mean? Using tools such as EPD’s can help improve things such as weaning weights. Finally, producers should take advantage of planned
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Thank you to everyone who donated door prizes at the meeting. We look forward to our membership meetings and some new events in 2026!
Dr Jim Rhoades at DCCA meeting. Jeff Reed at DCCA meeting.
William H. “Bill” Nottke
William H. “Bill” Nottke, 74, of Sunset Hills, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters and their spouses.
Born on August 27, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois, to William and Adeline Nottke, Bill lived a remarkable life defined by hard work, generosity, and devotion to his family, friends, and passions.
A true entrepreneur, Bill founded Riverdale Packaging Corporation in 1979 — a company that continues to thrive today, 46 years later, as a testament to his vision and determination. His business acumen and leadership left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of working with him.
Beyond his success in business, Bill found great joy in his second venture, Riverdale Land and Livestock, where he bred and raised Charolais cattle. His dedication to the ranching community earned him induction into the American-International Charolais Association Hall of Fame in 2025 — an honor that reflected his lifelong commitment to excellence and integrity.
Bill’s happiest days were spent at his ranch in Leasburg, Missouri, where he loved tending to his cattle and sharing that life with those he loved most. He was a
devoted father to Crystal (Greg) Mueller and Ashley (Luke) Wilson, and a proud grandfather to Bennett, Hudson, Paisley, Will, Parker, and Cooper. His family was the heart of his world.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lora Nottke, and his parents, William and Adeline Nottke. He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, brother Alan, sister Cindy, as well as nieces, nephews, and countless friends across the business and ranching communities.
Bill’s generosity, tireless work ethic, and larger-than-life presence touched everyone he met. He was a legendary man — one whose impact will be felt for generations to come.
In lieu of flowers memorials to American-International Charolais Associationhttps://charolaisusa.com/ american-international-junior-charolais-foundationgive/ or Delta Gamma Center for the Visually Impaired https://www.dgckids.org/ appreciated.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.
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Mature Weight and Cow Energy Requirement EPD Released in Research Format
Source: American Simmental Association
Expected progeny differences (EPD) for mature weight (MW) and cow energy requirement (CER) have been released by the American Simmental Association (ASA) in a research release format. Mature weight and energy requirements have a direct economic impact through cow salvage value and annual feed costs. These EPD provide breeders with tools to better assess cow productivity and efficiency.
The MW and CER EPD were developed by International Genetic Solutions (IGS). IGS and ASA are committed to the development of genetic tools that aid breeders in making selection decisions on economically and commercially relevant traits.
MW EPD:
The MW EPD is expressed as the difference in pounds of cow body weight at six years of age and a body condition score (BCS) of 5. A higher MW EPD indicates a genetic tendency for heavier daughters at maturity,
while a lower MW EPD indicates a genetic tendency for lighter daughters at maturity. For example:
Bull A = 100 MW EPD
Bull B = 50 MW EPD
You would expect daughters from Bull B to weigh 50 pounds less, on average, at age six and BCS 5 compared to daughters from Bull A.
Mature cow weights can be collected at any age after yearling. Entire cow groups should be weighed on the same day and within 45 days of weaning their calf. Members are encouraged to take a BCS at the same time as mature weight collection. Entire cow groups should be scored on the same day, and by the same person, for contemporary grouping.
Members can submit weights and BCS for cows of any age between two and 12. Records on the same cow across multiple years are also accepted.
CER EPD:
The CER EPD is expressed as the yearly difference in pounds of total digestible nutrients (TDN) required for a cow aged six years. A lower CER EPD indicates a genetic tendency for daughters that require less energy to support production, while a higher CER EPD indicates a genetic tendency for daughters that have higher energy demands. For example: Bull A= 100 CER EPD
Bull B= 50 CER EPD
You would expect daughters from Bull B to require 50 pounds of TDN less per year at age six, on average, compared to daughters from Bull A.
Birth weight, milk, and mature weight EPD are utilized in prediction equations to estimate cow energy requirements representing the primary cow energy expenditures: gestation, lactation, and maintenance.
To view the research release of MW and CER EPD on high-use sires and high-accuracy MW and CER EPD animals, click here. As research EPD, these traits will
not yet be evaluated weekly or published on an animal page on Herdbook.org.
As part of their development, these EPD have undergone an extensive validation process. Membership is encouraged to review the research release predictions for MW and CER. Members that have feedback on this evaluation or any questions should contact Dr. Elizabeth Dressler, ASA Geneticist, at dressler@simmgene.com.
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Beef Cattle Market Report 11-20-2025
Source: OSU Extension
The Markets
Packers will always gravitate to the weakest point in the market. This dictates the first transactions of the week will be where supplies are most burdensome and sellers most anxious to move cattle to market. This area is currently in the north concentrated in the eastern Nebraska and Iowa regions. Cattle owners accepted dressed bids of $345 or $5 lower, the some accepted $340 — $10 lower than last week. Live trades were reported in the north at $218 or $7 lower than last week. Some of these cattle are overweight and packers play that card for all its worth. In the south, cattle traded in Texas and Kansas for $224 or $4 under last week.
The recent declines in fed prices from $245 to $218 has by and large gone to the bottom line of the processors who now can claim a positive margin and will be increasing the slaughter volume. The retailers have negotiated some limited reductions in box prices but the brunt of the losses has been in the live cattle at the feedyard.
The “may hay while the sun shines” elevated last week’s slaughter volume to the largest slaughter since mid summer. This past week’s slaughter at 576,000 head was up 16,000 from the previous week and 32,000 — still well under last year. Two factors are changing the availability of finished cattle — heavier marketing weights and placement of large amounts of dairy beef crosses that are on feed for a year resulting in slower turnover.
Cattle Futures
Futures fell on the news of lower cash prices in the north. While some recovery was evident by the end of the session, more bad news from the cash markets was released in the USDA wrap up.
Benchmarking. On Tuesday of each week, USDA releases a weighted average price report for all cattle
sold the previous week. The report summarizes the distributed price levels for each category of sale such as Negotiated/Formula/Forward Contracts. Beef producers are able to measure the marketing price for their cattle compared to the national averages.
The Comprehensive Fed Cattle Weekly Report offers the most current information on the current status of fed cattle being harvested. The report is published each Tuesday and includes the previous week’s change in carcass weights and quality grading. The latest report shows carcass weights at 956#, 6# higher than the prior week, and 30# heavier than last year. The combined steer and heifer weights can easily be influenced when the proportion of steers to heifers in the weekly slaughter changes. Quality grade was down .2% from the previous week at 85.0% .
The Weekly Steer and Heifer Grading Report is indicative of regional supplies of choice and prime cattle and often is determinative of regional differences is live price. The report is also reflective of the current status of fed cattle offerings in each area.
Forward Cattle Contracts: Forward contracts will always bear some relationship to the corresponding futures month closest to the delivery month for the cattle. Basis levels will move up and down as processors want to add to forward contracts or not. The driver in forward purchases of cattle will always be forward sales of beef. Packers will always be willing to take a price risk off the producer’s plate in return for an extra margin.
The volatility in futures prices has caused more interest from cattle owners in forward contracting. During the past two to three years, fewer cattle have been forward sold as most producers anticipate higher prices in the future months. Some owners now are willing to set the price for future deliveries with basis levels to the futures varying by region. The problem that will slow forward contracting is the heavy discount held by the deferred live cattle contracts.
Formula and Negotiated Grids. The Price and Distribution Report delineates the various selling methods and net results.
The Cattle Contracts Report details the percent of contracts by volume of cattle and by number of contracts for selling cattle. Formula selling that was once the largest marketing method and still is, but is losing ground to negotiated grids where the premiums and discounts are set but the base price is negotiated.
USMEF News: Pork Exports Remain Strong in August; Beef Decline
Continues; Lamb Exports Trend Higher
Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation
USDA has released August red meat export data, which was delayed due to the lengthy government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), August data showed a relatively strong performance for U.S. pork exports and an uptick in shipments of U.S. lamb cuts. But beef exports were sharply lower than a year ago, impacted heavily by an impasse with China that has effectively locked U.S. beef out of the world’s largest import market.
August pork exports totaled 236,311 metric tons (mt), down 1% from a year ago, valued at $685.9 million (down 2%). August exports were bolstered by another remarkable performance by leading market Mexico, where shipments climbed 8% from a year ago to 102,790 mt, the fifth largest volume on record. Export value reached $252.3 million, up 9% and the second highest on record, trailing only December 2024.
For January through August, pork exports were 3% below last year’s record pace in both volume (1.93 million mt) and value ($5.48 billion). This gap is mostly attributable to lower exports to China, where U.S. pork faces retaliatory tariffs. This situation was especially disruptive in the spring months, when tariffs imposed by the U.S. and China temporarily escalated and there was growing uncertainty about the continued eligibility of U.S. plants. While this situation has since stabilized, China’s total tariff on U.S. pork and most pork variety meat had been 57% until Nov. 10, when it was reduced to 47%.
August beef exports totaled 83,388 mt, down 19% from a year ago and the lowest since June 2020. Export value fell 18% to $695.5 million, the lowest since February 2021. While exports to China plummeted, shipments were fairly steady to leading market South Korea and trended higher than a year ago to the Caribbean and Central and South America.
For January through August, beef exports were 9.5% below last year at 775,188 mt, while value declined 9% to $6.37 billion.
Mexico And Central America Continue To Shine For U.s. Pork
Pork exports to Mexico continue to reach new heights in 2025, with January-August shipments climbing 3% above last year’s record pace in volume (781,605 mt) and 6% higher in value ($1.78 billion). The leading destination for U.S. pork is increasingly competitive, with Brazil’s pork shipments to Mexico (through October) increasing 64% from a year ago to nearly 64,000 mt. However, Brazil still captured less than 5% market share, while U.S. market share is about 80%.
August pork exports to Central America also trended higher, keeping shipments to the region on a record pace. Through August, pork exports to Central America totaled 118,257 mt, up 22% from last year’s record. Value soared 25% to $377.5 million, led by robust growth in Honduras, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
Pork exports to Colombia took a step back in August, falling 29% from last year’s very robust totals in both volume (9,418 mt) and value ($28 million). But JanuaryAugust shipments to Colombia were still on a record pace, increasing 9% to 85,707 mt, valued at $245.4 million (up 11%).
Among other markets, August pork exports trended higher than a year ago to Korea, the Caribbean, Australia and the Philippines. Shipments were below last year to China, Japan, Canada, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Some Bright Spots For Beef, But Impasse With China Weighs Heavily On Exports
With U.S. beef facing a multi-layered lockout in China, export results have worsened throughout 2025 as supplies of eligible product were depleted and more plants were suspended in June and August. Exports sank to just 862 mt in August, down 94% from a year ago. For January through August, exports to China were 52% below last year in volume (56,494 mt) and 53% lower in value ($484.2 million). The accumulated decline in exports for January through October is estimated at $832 million, as September and October exports are also certain to be minimal. As USMEF has previously reported, China has failed to renew registrations for the vast majority of U.S. beef plants and cold storage facilities. But renewing these registrations is just one of the steps necessary to restore access for U.S. beef in China, where 16 U.S. plants have been suspended since June and 30 facilities have been suspended since 2022. For China to return to its commitments under the U.S.China Phase One Agreement, it must address all of the barriers obstructing access for U.S. beef.
August beef exports to leading market Korea were slightly below last year in volume, falling 1.5% to 16,823 mt. But export value still increased 3% to $168 million. For January through August, exports to Korea increased 8% from a year ago in volume (162,907 mt) and 9% in value ($1.55 billion).
Beef exports to Central America posted another strong performance in August, climbing 5% from a year ago to 1,512 mt, while value soared 50% to $17 million. Led by robust growth in Guatemala and Costa Rica, JanuaryAugust beef exports to the region are on a record pace,
Pork export value equated to $67.74 per head slaughtered in August, up 5% from a year ago, while the January-August average was $65.55 per head, down 1%. Exports accounted for 31% of total August pork production, up two full percentage points from a year ago. For muscle cuts only, the ratio exported was about one percentage point higher at 26.3%. For January through August, exports accounted for just under 30% of total production, down slightly from a year ago. The ratio of muscle cuts exported was steady at 26.1%. Continued on page 70
reaching 14,520 mt, up 6% from a year ago, while value climbed 34% to $134.2 million.
Among other markets, August beef exports trended higher than a year ago to the Caribbean region, led by growth in the Dominican Republic, Bahamas and Jamaica, and to South America, led by growth in Chile (where exports have been above year-ago levels in each of the past six months) and a rebound in Colombia. Exports were also higher to Hong Kong, the Philippines, Vietnam, Europe and Morocco, but trended lower to Japan, Mexico, Canada, Taiwan and the Middle East.
Beef export value equated to $372.10 per head of fed slaughter in August, down 5% from a year ago. The January-August average was $400.16 per head, down 3.5% from the same period last year. Exports accounted for 12.1% of total August beef production and 9.8% for muscle cuts only – each down about one percentage point from a year ago. The January-August ratios were 13.1% of total production and 11% for muscle cuts, down from 13.9% and 11.6%, respectively, during the same period last year.
Caribbean And Canada Drive August Lamb Exports Higher
August exports of U.S. lamb muscle cuts totaled 220 mt, up 58% from a year ago, while value jumped 59% to $1.26 million. Growth was led by larger shipments to the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and Canada. Although August exports to Mexico were lower, January-August shipments to Mexico were still up 60% in volume (879 mt, the highest since 2014) and 75% in value ($3.14 million). For all markets, January-August exports increased 46% from a year ago to 2,049 mt, while value was up 29% to $10.9 million.
Full January-August export results for U.S. pork, beef and lamb are available from USMEF’s statistics web page.
United States Cattle on Feed Down 2 Percent
Source: USDA - November 21, 2025
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on November 1, 2025. The inventory was 2 percent below November 1, 2024.
Placements in feedlots during October totaled 2.04 million head, 10 percent below 2024. Net placements were 1.99 million head. Placements were the lowest for October since the series began in 1996. During October, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 515,000 head, 600-699 pounds were 420,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 445,000 head, 800-899 pounds were 384,000 head, 900-999 pounds were 195,000 head, and 1,000 pounds and greater were 80,000 head.
Marketings of fed cattle during October totaled 1.70 million head, 8 percent below 2024.
Other disappearance totaled 54,000 head during October, 2 percent below 2024
Cattle Disease That Causes Anemia Spreading In Missouri
Source: MU Extension News
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Director of Veterinary Extension Craig Payne urges cattle producers to watch for signs of disease associated with Theileria orientalis (ikeda), a protozoal organism recently detected in Missouri.
This organism, which primarily affects cattle, infects red blood cells. The immune system attacks the infected cells, resulting in anemia. The disease is primarily spread by the invasive Asian longhorned tick.
It was first diagnosed in a cow-calf herd in Virginia in 2017. The first Missouri case was detected in Howell County in June 2023. Payne says that by the end of June 2024, there were 10 counties in Missouri where cattle tested positive. As of Oct. 1st, 2025, that number is up to 48.
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Payne notes the Missouri Department of Agriculture has an updated map showing the counties where the disease has been confirmed.
With mild infections, cattle may show elevated temperature, depression and pale mucous membranes. With severe infections, they can show severe depression and the mucous membranes around eyes and the vulva appear jaundiced with a yellow tinge. Pregnant animals may abort, and animals will lose body condition.
Most cattle that become infected never show symptoms, and death loss rates are typically less than 5%. However, Payne notes that some herds experience much higher rates of illness and death loss than is reported in the literature.
Symptoms Sometimes Confused with Anaplasmosis
The symptoms are similar to those of anaplasmosis, says Payne. A key difference is that anaplasmosis symptoms are rarely seen in cattle less than two years old, but symptoms associated with Theileria can be seen in both calves and adults.
Disease is Transmitted Several Ways
The main route of transmission is through the Asian longhorned tick, an invasive species found in at least 23 states. The tick acquires the protozoa while feeding on an infected animal and later transmits it to other animals
through its saliva. Other insects, such as lice, biting flies and other tick species may be involved in transmission as well.
Blood-contaminated equipment can also transfer the organism from infected to uninfected animals. This would include needles and dehorning, castration and tagging equipment.
Once infected, symptoms appear in 1-8 weeks.
Carriers for Life
Infected animals will become lifelong carriers of the organism but are unlikely to show symptoms of disease again. Payne recommends discussing with your herd veterinarian whether it’s best to keep or cull these carriers.
Management:
Treatment, Prevention and Control
There are no antibiotics available in the U.S. labeled to treat or control Theileria. Tetracyclines, which are commonly used to treat and control anaplasmosis in cattle, do not appear to be effective against this disease. Recommendations for managing clinical cases include minimizing stress and providing supportive care.
There are currently no vaccines available to prevent the disease, says Payne. The best option is to control Asian longhorned tick populations. Payne recommends a Virginia Cooperative Extension publication, Managing the Asian Longhorned Tick: Checklist for Best Management Practices for Cattle Producers.
Payne also recommends quarantining and treating new animals for ticks. In herds where the disease is already present, changing needles between animals and disinfecting equipment that may be blood-contaminated is good standard practice.
Finally, seek guidance from your veterinarian, who can recommend the best strategy for preventing or controlling the disease in your herd, says Payne.
For more information, see the MU Extension publication “Theileria orientalis: An Emerging Cattle Disease in Missouri,” available free online at https:// extension.missouri.edu/publications/g2113.
Thomas G. Mershon
Thomas G. “Tom” Mershon passed away, Sunday evening at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at the Buckner United Methodist Church, Buckner, MO, and burial at Buckner Hill Cemetery.
Tom was born July 25th, 1940 in Independence, MO to Roger and Mildred (Jones) Mershon. He was the eighth born of ten children and was the oldest living sibling at the time of his death.
Tom grew up on a farm in Buckner and was fortunate to be living in the home that his grandfather, Ward Mershon, built in 1915. Tom graduated from Fort Osage High School and attended MU for one year.
For sure farming wasn’t all he knew about, but it was his life. Even though he couldn’t farm in later years, he was always wondering what the boys were doing. He would sit in the kitchen each morning looking out the window wanting to be out there with everyone telling them what to do and how to do it! In the evening, he would find his way to the back porch in hopes of stopping one of the guys to hear stories of how the day went.
Tom was a longtime member of the Jackson County Farm Bureau where he served on the board of directors from 1974-2022 and as county president from 19811986.
Tom met Janet Ames in first grade and later married on September 23rd, 1961. Tom’s dad always told Janet that he did not feel a bit sorry for her having known him for so long. Tom is survived by his wife Janet, of the home. His children: Thomas “Bruce” Mershon and wife Tracey, Michelle Miller and husband Scott, Tim Mershon and wife Nikki. Grandchildren: Thomas Mershon and wife Meredith, Chris Mershon and wife Kate, David Mershon and wife Madi, Shane Miller and wife Jessica, Justin Miller and wife Katie, Adam Mershon and wife Brennah. Great Grandchildren: Maren, Trip, Mae, Eli, George, and Jack (Mershon), Kruz and Archer (Miller), Owen and Noah (Marsh) and Kasen Miller. Sister Linda (Bill) Powell of TN, and brother Jack of Buckner. Tom is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews that he thought so much of and loved to joke around with. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Waldo, Marilyn, Jerry, Joanne, Barbara, Edward and Richard.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Buckner United Methodist Church.
Marion Dale Morgan
Marion Dale Morgan, 95, Madison, MO passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Cottage in Paris, MO. He was born on October 22, 1930, on the family farm near Madison, MO. Dale was the youngest of four children born to Roy and Gertrude (Cruzan) Morgan. On August 23, 1950, he was united in marriage in Hannibal, MO, to June Gentry Morgan, and they enjoyed nearly 75 years of marriage until her death on August 4, 2025. Dale was also preceded in death by his parents, sister, Virginia Westlake, and brothers, Charles and Robert (Bob) Morgan, as well as other extended family members.
He will be sadly missed by his four children: Marilyn (Kevin) O’Bannon, Vickie (John) Ross, Alan (Connie) Morgan and Janet (Tracy) Bottoms; grandchildren: Jay (Jessi) O’Bannon, Jeff (Lisa) O’Bannon, Katie Holden, Nick (Lauren) Ross, Taylor (Chris) Warbritton, Brian (Cori) Caldwell, Jill (Bryan) Davis, Nathan Morgan, Jabe (Krista) Morgan, Conner Bottoms, Spencer and Erin Woods, 23 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Growing up, Dale began showing cattle around the age of seven with his older brothers. He belonged to a Monroe County Baby Beef 4-H Club, and in high school was in Paris FFA. Dale’s cattle showing career included yearly trips to the Missouri State Fair, American Royal, St. Louis and Chicago. He graduated from Paris High School in 1948, and began farming and raising cattle on the family farm. In 1952, Dale was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Okinawa for eighteen months, where he commanded the base motor pool. After two years of service, he was honorably discharged in 1954, receiving a National Defense Service Medal. He returned to the family farm as a third-generation farmer where he enjoyed raising cattle, hogs and row crops. His passion was feeding cattle, and later he sent cattle west to a feedlot which he liked going to visit.
Dale was a lifelong member of Tulip Christian Church where he held a past position of Sunday School Superintendent and was on the board. He also was a 4-H beef leader for SUS 4-H club, a member of Monroe County MFA board of Directors, and he proudly served on the The Paris National Bank (now TPNB Bank) board of directors for 21 years until his retirement from the board in 2001. Before his health declined, he looked forward to spending winters in Mesa, Arizona. Always a farmer, he would talk farming and cattle with anyone. He lived on the family farm where he was born until the age of 92.
The Funeral Service was held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Agnew Funeral Home in Paris, MO. Interment at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Paris, MO, with full military honors.
Pallbearers were his grandsons: Jay O’Bannon, Jeff O’Bannon, Nathan Morgan, Jabe Morgan, Nick Ross, and Spencer Woods. Honorary Pallbearers were his granddaughters: Katie Ross, Taylor Warbritton, Jill Davis and Erin Woods.
Memorials are suggested to Paris FFA or to the Missouri State Fair Foundation. An online option is: https:// www.mostatefairfoundation.net/support/donate/makedonation/ and select “Celebrate a Life”.
Timothy Francis Ebbesmeyer
Mr. Timothy Francis Ebbesmeyer, of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1964, in St. Charles, MO to Francis “Frank” and Carol (nee: Schneider) Ebbesmeyer. He had reached the age of 61 years.
Tim was united in marriage to the love of his life, best friend and soul mate, Peggy Jo Handlang on September 28, 1984, in Warrenton, MO. They spent 41 wonderful years together. This union was blessed with five amazing daughters. Tim’s passion was agriculture, so he and Peggy bought their first farm for cattle and row crop in 1984.
He held a diverse career over the years, beginning at IGA in Warrenton in his teenage years, then he worked at the MO Limestone Quarry until his mid 30’s. He then worked on the river, where he was a heavy equipment operator and ran a dredge for 15 years. He retired from there at the age of 50 and was then committed to farming and logging full time.
Tim was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Warren County Cattlemen’s Association, the Riverview Boat Club, Warrenton FFA Alumni Association, Warren County Fair Board Association, and Warren County 4H Alumni Association. Tim lived a positive life and always saw the good in people. He enjoyed the simple things of life and was a faithful steward of the land he worked. Tim thoroughly enjoyed spending time on the river fishing and time in the woods hunting. He was a loving, giving and dedicated family man and loved spending his time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Tim Ebbesmeyer was preceded in death by his father, Frank Ebbesmeyer, his grandparents, Leonard and Margaret Ebbesmeyer and Maurice and Marie Schneider; many loving aunts and uncles; he is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; his daughters, Julie Edwards, Stacy Schroer and husband Daniel, Beth Ebbesmeyer, Cindy Orr and husband John, Kim Vohsen and husband Mike; nine grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler, Adalee, Breck, Lance, Clint, Halle, Knox and Dax; his mother, Carol Ebbesmeyer; four siblings, Tom Ebbesmeyer, Debbie Toebben and husband John, Susan Weitkamp and husband Jeff and Karen Surls and husband Max; mother and father-in-law, Melvin and Joyce Handlang; sister-in-law, Lori Davolt, brotherin-law, John Handlang and wife Vicki; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; other relatives and many close family friends.
A Mass was held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Following the mass, a Celebration of Life Luncheon was held at the Holy Rosary Activity Center. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Warren County Fair Livestock Committee in support of the 4H and FFA exhibitors, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net.
Capitol Update with Nancy Giddens & Shannon Cooper
Being Present Before the Presents
As December rolls around, we can feel it in the air—not just the cold wind or the smell of woodsmoke, but that subtle shift that says, “Get ready.” For most people, that means Christmas shopping, baking and the occasional holiday party. For us, it also means we’re staring down the calendar toward January, when the Missouri General Assembly returns to Jefferson City, and our shoes hit the marble floors again.
Before the gavels drop and the bills start flying, December is the one month where we try to do something we all need a little more of—being present.
Now, don’t get us wrong. We love our jobs. We’re proud to advocate for Missouri’s cattle producers who feed this state and much of the country. But before the long days and late nights of the legislative session begin, there’s something grounding about stepping back and soaking in the people and places that matter most.
For us, that starts at home. Being present for family isn’t just about showing up, it’s about showing up without a phone in your hand or a mind full of policy memos. It’s sitting down at the table, tasting our mothers’ food instead of thinking about next session’s ag committee lineup. It’s realizing that sometimes the best conversation you’ll have all month doesn’t involve a legislator—it’s with your family.
Then there are friends—the kind who’ve seen you through calving season, campaign season and everything in between. They’re the ones who remind you that laughter over a plate of smoked brisket might just be the best form of stress relief.
And of course, there’s church. This time of year, we find ourselves sitting a little straighter in the pews, humming old Christmas hymns and remembering why we celebrate at all. There’s something deeply humbling about the story of a baby born in a manger, especially for those of us who know what it means to care for livestock in the dead of winter.
So, as the lights go up and the year winds down, we hope you all take a moment to be truly present. Come January, the pace will quicken again. We’ll be back to tracking bills, testifying in committee hearings, and working to make sure the voices of Missouri’s cattlemen and women are heard loud and clear in the Capitol.
But until then, our advice is simple: set aside the phone, pour a mug of cocoa—or maybe something a little stronger—and spend time with the people who make this work worth doing. The emails can wait. The joy of the season cannot.
From our families to yours, Merry Christmas, and here’s to a new year filled with purpose, presence, and plenty of good beef.
Nancy and Cooper
Nancy Giddens & Shannon Cooper
SALE REPORTS
Mead Farms Fall Production Sale
10.25.2025 • Versailles, MO
190 Yrlg.Bulls
190 Total Registered Bulls
25 Bred Heifers
36 Bred Cows ...........................................
25 Fall Pairs ..............................................
86 Total Registered Females.....................
Buck Ridge Cattle Co. Sale
10.27.2025 • Seymour, MO
23 Total Registered Bulls
17 Open Heifers
$7,859.00
$4,840.00
$6,797.00 17 Total Registered Females
25 Commercial Open Heifers ..................
40 Reported Sale Total ............................
GENEPLUS at Chimney Rock Cattle Co
10.31.2025 - 11-1-2025 • Concord, AR
32 Bred Heifers
29 Open Heifers
76 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females Gross $725,750
55 Coming 2’s
$3,050.00
$9,182.00
Cavender Ranches 21st Fall Production Sale 11.14-15.2025 Jacksonville TX
108 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females
Grossed $1,604,500
$14,857.00 133 Brangus and Ultrablack Coming 2-Year-Old
Bulls
$9,563.00
$6,922.00
Worthington Angus Bull & Com. Female Sale
11.1.2025 • Dadeville, MO
87
Northeast Arkansas Angus Ass’n Sale 11.15.2025 • Charlotte, AR 33 Total Registered Bulls..........................
$4,883.00
Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Co. Family Values Sale 11.16.2025 • Fulton, MO 82
Cape, Owner of Jim’s Motors in Cuba, Missouri.
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Dec. 11
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SydGen Influence Commercial Heifer Sale, Kingdom City, MO
Southeast Missouri SMS Sale, Fruitland, MO
Running R Wagyu Sale, Cameron, TX
Dec. 12 East Central Missouri SMS Sale, Farmington, MO
Dec. 12 North Central Missouri SMS Sale, Kirksville, MO
Dec. 13
Dec. 13
Dec. 13
Dec. 18
Missouri Select Genetics Sale, Keytesville, MO
Northeast Missouri SMS Sale, Palmyra, MO
Wheeler Angus Production Sale, Paris, MO
Glendennings J Bar J Holiday Classic Sale, L365 Auctions
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Jan. 10 Crown River Ranch LLC Complete & Total Dispersal Sale, Decatur, TX
Jan. 17
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Jan. 24
Feb. 7
Feb. 28
March 7
March 14
March 28
Red-Land Cattle 4th Annual Sale, Bagwell, TX
Oesterling Angus 21st Annual Production Sale, Batesville, IN
Nichols Farms - Opening Day Private Treaty Bull Season, Bridgewater, IA
Loonan Stock Farm 51st Annual Production Sale, Corning, IA
Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO
Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull Sale, Hope, AR
Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO
Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, JRS - Carthage, MO
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