February 2021 - Missouri Beef Cattleman by Missouri Cattlemen's Association

CONTENTS

February 2021

FEATURES 40

Leading with Passion

Rent to Own:

Keep or Cull?

New Missouri Cattlewoman Takes the Lead as President

Young Producers Get Started in Leasing

74 Keep or Cull?

Keeping That Cow Could Be Costing You

MEMBER NEWS 6 Association Update 20 Beef Checkoff News 48 County News

COLUMNS 8

Leading with Passion

MCA President’s Perspective Strong Voices

CattleWomen’s Corner

Straight Talk: Mike Deering

On the Edge of Common Sense: Baxter Black

Join Our Outfit

Direction

Believe It or Not

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Capitol Update We Love MCA

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Volume 50 - Issue 2 (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056) Magazine Publishing Office 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-499-9162 • Fax: 573-499-9167 Andy Atzenweiler: Editor/Production/Ad Sales P.O. Box 480977 • Kansas City, Missouri 64148 816-210-7713 • E-mail: mobeef@sbcglobal.net Macey Hurst • Ad Sales • 573-821-6982

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association MCA Website: www.mocattle.com

Mike Deering • Executive Vice President - Ext 230 Mike@mocattle.com Sydney Thummel • Manager of Membership - Ext 231 Sydney@mocattle.com Macey Hurst • Manager of Strategic Solutions – Ext. 235 Macey@mocattle.com Candace Bergesch • MBC Editor/Production Artist Candace@mocattle.com Lisa Stockhorst, Administrative Assistant – Ext 234 Lisa@mocattle.com

Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation www.mocattlemenfoundation.org

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New MCA Members

Missouri’s CattleWomen

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2021 MCA Officers

Patty Wood, President 660-287-7701 • 16075 Wood Road, La Monte, MO 65337 Bruce Mershon, President-Elect 816-525-1954 • 31107 Lake City Buckner Rd., Buckner, MO 64016

Missouri Prime Beef Packers

NCBA News

Matt Hardecke, Treasurer 573-846-6614 • 19102 Skymeadows Dr., Wildwood, MO 63069

MCA Convention and Trade Show Highlights

2021 MCA Regional Vice Presidents

Gelbvieh News

Ad Index

Charlie Besher, Secretary 573-866-2846 • RR 5, Box 2402, Patton, MO 63662

Region 1: Eric Greenley, 61998 Pleasant Valley Rd. Knox City, MO 63446 660-341-8750 Region 2: Chuck Miller, 393 Spring Garden Road Olean, MO 65064 • 573-881-3589 Region 3: Vaccant Region 4: Deb Thummel, 12601 Hwy. 46 Sheridan, MO 64486 • 660-541-2606 Region 5: John Shipman, 34266 Hwy KK Mora, MO 65345 • 660-221-1013 Region 6: Warren Love, 8381 NE Hwy ZZ Osceola, MO 64776 • 417-830-1950 Region 7: Traves Merrick, 1956 Hwy 97 Miller, MO 65707 • 417-536-8080

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Brent Mayhew, Macon, MO Glen McElwain, Butler, MO Aaron Moon, Tipton, MO John Murphy, JMK Ranch, Flemington, MO Stewart Parnell, Miller, MO Maurice Pearson, Eldon, MO Roger & Sharon Pearson, Unionville, MO Ann Perry, California, MO Charles & Amy Pike, Eldon, MO Gregory Popp, Popp’s Polled Herefords, Jefferson City, MO Regan Ragsdale, Holliday, MO Dennis & Ann Reed, Darbar Farm, Berger, MO Lucas Reinhart, Arora, MO Dillon Reinitz, Brunswick, MO Morgan Roberts, Richland, MO Kate Rogers, Bethany, MO C.D. Sensenich, Brookfield, MO Alex Siefker, Siefker Ag, LLC, Wellington, MO Jay Sloniker, Milo, MO Ray Stegman, Osage Vet Clinic, Vienna, MO Gerold Stephens, SNS Farms, LLC, Adrian, MO James Stine, Double S Farms, Clever, MO Jessica Straupe, Howard County Veterinary Service, P.C., Fayette, MO Adeline Thessen, Thessen Cattle Co., Jefferson City, MO Justin Tinney, Mora, MO Landon Trankler, Burfordville, MO Dalton & Cassandra Trippe, CD Farms, Buffalo, MO Craig Vance, Tarkio, MO Brad & Jana Waltz, Jasper, MO Jason Woodward, Neosho, MO Frank Porterfield, Noel, MO Luke Lamar, Anderson, MO Bill Martin, Anderson, MO Terry Willis, Anderson, MO Harold Willis, Anderson, MO JC Turner, Granby, MO Rick Turner, Granby, MO Mike Thyer, Wentworth, MO Chad Hook, Webb City, MO Diana Marble, Neosho, MO Zandall Reynolds, Neosho, MO Kenneth Sturgeon, Stella, MO David Himmerich, Stark City, MO Cory & Jillian Bowen, Seneca, MO Junior Van Dorn, Neosho, MO Scott & Yvonne Sanders, Stella, MO Darwin & Vicki Smith, Anderson, MO Marcus Van Dorn, Neosho, MO Thurman Taylor, Stella, MO Franklin Crosby, Stella, MO Dennis & Laura Pope, Noel, MO

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Jim Bailey, Top Wire Farms, Crocker, MO Braiden Barley, Minden Mines, MO Frank Barnitz, Lake Springs, MO William & Samie Barrett, New Haven, MO Lloyd Belt, Eldon, MO Roger Besand, Besand & Besand Farms LLC, Perryville, MO Bethany Bourgeous, Bourgeous Family Farm, Carthage, MO Conner Bredemeier, Stella, NE Merrel Breyer, Cedar Ridge Ranch, Richland, MO Thomas Browning, Cornerstone Farms, Urich, MO Kevin Cardwell, Iberia, MO Mike Carey, Carey Polled Herefords, Leslie, MO Jesse Carter, Collins, MO John Clay, John Clay Farms, Jamestown, MO Sean Cornelius, Cornelius Farms, Hamilton, MO Frank & Patricia DeOme, Urbana, MO Tyler Dinsdale, Dinsdale Cattle Company, Lebanon, MO Katie Dobson, Fayette, MO Tyler Fenner, Sweet Springs, MO Tony Fletchall, Stanberry, MO Greg & Cindy Fort, Fort Farms, Martinsburg, MO Brenton Fowler, Slater, MO Kevin Freeze, Lone Wolf Ranch, Stockton, MO Shelly Fuchs, Carson Hill Farms, Mill Spring, MO Tanya Gardner, Eldon, MO Lydia Gilmore, Gilmore Farms, Russellville, MO Chad Gleghorn, West Plains, MO Greg Goller, Jefferson City, MO Mike Goller, Goller Cattle Farms, LLC, Jefferson City, MO Ryan & Casey Groose, Dadeville, MO Dorothy & Bill Hall, Hi-Lo H Farm, Thayer, MO Jacob Hall, Columbia, MO Lora Hand, J & H Farms, Pottersville, MO Dolan Headings, Buffalo, MO Sandy Heitz, Sandy Heitz Angus Ranch, Bronaugh, MO Jason Highfill, JH Farms, Bois D’Arc, MO Jacob Hoellering, Hoellering Farms, California, MO Rachel Holsten, Lone Jack, MO RyLee Huff, Reeds, MO Mark Inman, Inman Limousin, Pomona, MO Landry Jones, Aldrich, MO Gary, Paula & Morgan Koerner, Koerner Farm, Barnett, MO Levi Lackman, St. Thomas, MO Virgil Lackman, St. Thomas, MO William Brian & Suzane Lewis, 5L Cattle Company LLC, Cape Girardeau, MO Danny Little, Show Me Wagyu Partners, LLC, Lamar, Mo Mikayla Martensen, Humphrey, MO Dylan Massa, Massa Ranch, Lamar, MO Russ Massa, Superior Beef Genetics, Lamar, MO

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Straight

Talk

with Mike Deering Direction Members of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association attended the 53rd Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention in Osage Beach in person and virtually. In addition to the trade show and information gathering at the Cattlemen’s Education Series, members gave staff and leaders direction. Our marching orders are clear when it comes to member-driven policy priorities for this year. Input was also taken from members not present at the convention virtually or in person through the 2021 policy questionnaire.

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Members made it clear that MCA should continue to push for meaningful reform to the state’s eminent domain laws. Eminent domain was intended to be used as a last resort to acquire land for critical needs and infrastructure benefiting the citizens of this state. It was never intended to be used as a pathway for private, forprofit companies to buy cheap land while providing little to no benefit to Missourians. The integrity of the process needs reformed to protect private property rights of all landowners. We will continue to push for change.

For the last two years, Rep. Kent Haden (R-43) has led legislation to make clear what entities have inspection authority on farms and ranches. MCA has always supported the legislation, but MCA members want the heat turned up a bit. This legislation will be a priority for the association in the current legislative session. As states continue to pass measures to dictate how other states must produce agricultural products, MCA will back this legislation to prohibit the inspection and enforcement of other state laws on agricultural property

Executive Vice President in Missouri. As noted above, the legislation also clarifies which entities or agencies have legal authority to inspect a farming or ranching facility in this state. Last but certainly not least, MCA members will not tolerate a do-nothing approach to the cattle markets. Members want us to continue to work and lead initiatives to increase market transparency and robust price discovery. We will not let up on this issue. We will not wait for the next black swan event to act. This is an uphill battle, but one undoubtedly worth fighting. Members who attended the convention heard from Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) about their Cattle Market Transparency Act fully supported by this association. We have our direction, and under the leadership of MCA President Patty Wood, we will not waver on these pursuits. We will not back down and will not fear failure. We appreciate your membership and your ownership in this association. I will offer no promises except that we will listen and work relentlessly to transform these goals into reality. Here’s to 2021 and to the health and wellbeing of your family and farm.

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Dietary Guidelines For Americans Solidifies The Benefits of Beef And a Healthy Diet Source: NCBA WASHINGTON (Dec. 29, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for finalizing the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), which recognizes the role of lean beef in a healthy diet across all life stages and ages. Updated every five years, the DGAs serve as the foundation for federal nutrition policy and shape the recommendations found on USDA’s MyPlate. While there is no one-size-fits-all diet, “Beef is one of Americans’ favorite foods, and science consistently shows MBCSept2014c.qxp_Layout 9/24/14 9:59 AM Page lean beef can1 be the cornerstone in62a variety of healthy diets,” said NCBA President Marty Smith. “Now more than ever, the key to proper nutrition is giving people practical and realistic advice, to help create balanced

diets that work for them – featuring foods they love, like beef, which pairs perfectly with other nutrient-rich foods,” The DGAs emphasized the importance of making every bite count by choosing nutrient-rich foods most often; that is easy to do with beef. No other protein food delivers the same nutrient-rich package as beef in about 170 calories, on average, per three-ounce serving of cooked beef. Beef is a good source of ten essential nutrients including high quality protein, iron, zinc, and choline with more than 30 lean cuts. “U.S. cattle producers appreciate the work of the committee, USDA and HHS on their sole focus on nutrition and science-based research to put together a set of recommendations that will benefit all Americans,” Smith said.

NCBA Rolls Out New Event for 2021 Source: NCBA DENVER ( Jan. 6, 2021) – Brand new for 2021, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is hosting a two-day virtual event for cattlemen and women across the country to come together for industry news, updates, education and networking. The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot, scheduled for Feb. 23-24, is your opportunity to connect with NCBA and serves as a kickoff event for

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BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS Jim McCann Named Mo Beef Mo Kids Champion Jim McCann was recognized at the 2021 Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show for his role in efforts to “beef” up school lunches through Mo Beef Mo Kids (MoBKF), a program of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC). The program connects schools and their food service professionals to Missouri cattle farmers and ranchers to provide more beef, more often on the school lunch tray. McCann was involved in the program’s infancy, bringing an idea to fruition through a partnership with MBIC and Missouri Department of Agriculture. McCann has served as a champion volunteer in southwest Missouri since its formation and has helped organize beef donations to benefit thousands of Missouri students. He was presented with a custom Mo Beef Mo Kids Champion belt buckle and certificate of appreciation, accompanied by his sons, Jason and Travis.

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MoBKF began in 2017 with one pilot school and has since expanded to over 35 schools across Missouri. In each participating school district, officials work with Missouri cattle producers, foodservice providers and local processors to make the program possible. Thanks to McCann’s example, students enjoy and appreciate an increase in beef meals, through menu items like tacos and roast beef sandwiches. Beef offers big nutrition in a small package: providing young people with protein and essential nutrients that support learning and an active lifestyle.

Tracey Mershon, MBIC Region 1 board member, Nathan Martin, MBIC Chairman of the Board, Luella Gregory, MoBKF Program Director, Jim McCann, Scynthia Schnake, MBIC Region 4 board member, and Mark Russell, MBIC Executive Director.

As an extension to beef on the school lunch tray, school participants have the opportunity to learn about beef’s production story and nutritional profile in the classroom. About Jim McCann: The McCanns have a stocker backgrounding operation, along with a cow/calf herd, in Southwest Missouri. Their ranching heritage originated in Arizona, before moving to Missouri and settling land to pursue passion in the beef industry, raising their three children on the family farm. Today, Jim, his wife Linda and their two sons and families are involved in the day-to-day operation of the farm. Their daughter, Monica, and her family currently reside in Texas. McCann’s work ethic and passion translates off the farm in a variety of leadership roles. He has served as President of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, and in roles with Farm Bureau, Lawrence County Extension Council, Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Round Grove Baptist Church.

He has a heart for sharing the story of beef with youth who are multiple generations removed from the farm. McCann’s efforts have benefited the beef industry for decades, as he advocates for beef demand and tells the story of today’s farmers and ranchers. “Jim McCann has been a “superhero” for getting Mo Beef for Mo Kids off the ground in Southwest Missouri, playing a significant role in the program’s initial years on behalf of the Missouri Beef Checkoff,” says Mark Russell, Executive Director, Missouri Beef Industry Council. “It takes people like Jim with the vision and understanding that kids eating beef at young ages and understanding the importance of beef consumption will become life-long beef consumers.”

“Communities support one another and are always willing to donate to the right cause,” he says. “With this program, the beef industry can do their part. We’re not just helping one student with this program. Our goal is to get Missouri beef on all school lunch trays. As producers, if we teach young kids to eat beef, we will reap the benefits when they go to the grocery store for their family in the future.”

“Without special people and volunteers like Jim, this program would not be possible,” says Program Director Luella Gregory. What better way to share the story of beef from farm to plate, then to begin with a real-life application of beef on the lunch tray. When you walk the halls of a participating school and see a farm family photo on the cafeteria wall, you’re reminded of the impact. The message comes full circle, and helps young people make the connection, many of which are disconnected from the farm.”

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McCann encourages others in the beef industry to get involved in the program, as well.

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. Launches “MBA NextGen” Source: MBIC Third iteration of the Masters of Beef Advocacy program provides updated information to arm the next generation of strong beef industry advocates COLUMBIA, January 14, 2021 – Yesterday, the Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program managed by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, launched updated advocacy training modules – MBA NextGen. MBA NextGen updates the popular MBA training modules making it easier than ever for a new generation of farmers and ranchers to share their story and advocate knowledgeably for the beef industry. Updated information and resources to help answer consumer questions are all accessible with the click of a mouse. MBA NextGen continues to be a free, self-guided online course that provides farmers, ranchers, service providers, students, consumers, and all members of the beef community the tools and resources to become a beef advocate and answer tough questions about beef and raising cattle. “The MBA program is one of the most effective tools we have to teach a wide audience the core principles of the cattle industry, and has been a tremendous asset in our efforts to better inform consumers and thought leaders about our industry,” said Paul Dybedahl, Manager, Communications for the Masters of Beef Advocacy Program. “Whether you’re from a family of ranchers or a consumer simply wanting to know more about how that delicious beef dinner got on your plate – MBA NextGen can arm you with the information you need to be a strong advocate for the beef community and communicate with interested consumers.”

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Newton McDonald County Cattlemen The association members gathered on November 17 at the Exhibit Building of the Newton County Fairgrounds in Neosho for the 2020 Annual Dinner. This location facilitated proper social distancing and is going to be scheduled for early 2021 meetings for the same reasons. Sponsoring the meeting were Delmar Hunke of Hunke Spray Service of Stark City, Missouri, and Brant Mettler of Corteva Chemical with an excellent program outlining challenges posed to ranchers of the area from various plants and weeds along with chemical solutions available. Tracy White of Newton McDonald County Soil and Water Conservation also spoke, outlining steps to ensure successful enrollment in the drought and COVID-19 support programs through USDA. She also outlined programs available from Soil and Water Conservation addressing weed related challenges for the region. Approximately 100 association members dined on steak prepared by the Association Cook Team and sides provided by the Crowder College Aggies. In addition to the sponsored program presentation, the meeting focused on recognition of achievements over this particularly challenging year. President Nick Neece recognized Karen Fink of the Crowder College Agriculture Department for her extraordinary and longstanding efforts in coordinating with the association on scheduling of facilities and catering and the myriad of other details necessary to successfully putting a year’s schedule together. Neece presented Fink with a monogrammed jacket in appreciation of her efforts. President Neece also outlined adjustments to the calendar for association events necessitated by the pandemic and adjustments to timing for the 7th

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Annual Association Calf Sale at Joplin Stockyards, which brought total donations to the Crowder College Agriculture travel and related programs over the past seven years to nearly $100,000. These efforts have enabled students and faculty to tour agriculture programs and facilities around the world. The 2020 calf was generously donated by association members, Terry, Jim and Sheri Brown. Past President Max Ruhl presented a plaque recognizing President Neece and highlighting his very successful two-year term as president. Ruhl noted in particular the program developed by Neece and the Executive Committee to raise funds through the chainsaw raffle to support travel for the two McDonald County students who were elected to state offices with the Junior Cattlemen’s Association. The students were introduced and commended for their regular reports to the association and for the excellent manner in which they represented ranchers and students of Southwest Missouri. The chainsaw raffle netted over $2,000 for this effort, and the Casey family from Casey’s Road and Race surprised association members by graciously donating the Stihl Farm Boss saw, so that all of the funds could support the students. Another achievement of this year was the donation of the the 14th calf to date to the Cash Moore Foundation, a program near to the hearts of association members which supports needs of the region in coordination with the Joplin Stockyards. During the business meeting, Secretary Warren Townsend also outlined the strong positive balances that continue to characterize the association’s finances. He pointed out that every program for more than two years has been sponsored and that the resulting balances have allowed President Neece and the Executive Committee to establish policies providing travel stipends as necessary for those representing the association at state meetings and providing transportation for members to events such as the Steak Fry and to cook at the Beef House during the Missouri State Fair. The strong financial position is a great achievement of the association in recent years, and we’re proud to sustain that growth and stability. The meeting concluded with election of officers for 2021 as we look toward another strong year for the Newton McDonald County Cattlemen’s Association.

Lafayette County Members of the Lafayette County Cattlemen’s Association participated in the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Convention held in Osage Beach in January. Friday’s sessions included council meetings and MCA and MCW executive board meetings. Two members accepted leadership positions on the state level from our county. John Harris was chosen as chairman of the Cow/Calf Council and Marsha Corbin will serve as vice president for the Missouri CattleWomen. Friday evening, Kent and Marsha Corbin were recognized at the Association Honors Reception for recruiting new members with an engraved pocket knife. Following Saturday’s meeting and trade show, the Copenhaver family was recognized by sponsor FCS Financial in their video presentation preceding the annual banquet.

Lafayette County was well represented at MCA annual convention.

Caedon Bergman, son of Jody and Tiffany Bergman, Alma and Micheal Dieckmann, son of Greg and Lisa Dieckmann received $1000 scholarships from the Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation. Caedon received the Bob Vandiver Scholarship, Newly sworn-in District 53 State Representative Terry Thompson an LCCA member from Lexington was in attendance with other legislators preparing for the upcoming session.

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Barton County At the December Barton County Cattlemen’s meeting on December 7, 2020, Danny Little of Show Me Wagyu Charities advised that due to the continuing pandemic situation, the local charities are way behind in their annual holiday fundraising. Danny asked the cattlemen for help with a fundraiser. Danny proposed serving hamburgers, bratwursts, fries and a drink to go with a drive-thru line at the Moore Pavilion in Lamar, Missouri. The vote was unanimous to cook for this event. Danny further stated that Wagyu Charities would match up to $15,000 if that much would be raised. The event took place on December 22, which turned out to be a beautiful day. The community response was tremendous. It was necessary to have two lines going, and the cooking was nonstop. A meal was served at noon and another in the evening. There was no required donation for families that can’t afford to contribute, but there were donation barrels for each charity, Good Samaritan, Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels and Lamar Ministerial Alliance. All three organizations serve people in need in our community. 2020 has been financially hard on all of them.

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Many volunteers worked together to keep lines moving quickly. Barton County Cattlemen cooked the meat, which was provided by Show Me Wagyu Charities, and processing was donated by Lockwood Packing Plant. Matt Miller cooked the fries. Additional supplies and help were provided by Tractors restaurant, Redneck Blinds, Barton County 4-H, and employees of Lamar Bank and Trust. When the event was finished, the cattlemen realized that $25,000 had been raised through donations, and Danny put in the $15,000 from Show Me Wagyu Charities for a total of $40,000. What a great community! The Barton County Cattlemen were exhausted but thankful for all the generous donations.

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The Barton County Cattlemen met January 12, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Hall basement in Lamar, Missouri. President Brett Faubion lead the meeting starting with an invocation. The Nolting family again prepared a delicious brisket dinner sponsored by Lamar Bank and Trust.

After the meal, Danny Little expressed thanks to all who had helped with the fundraiser to benefit local charities in December. Over 2,000 meals were served and $42,000.00 was raised. Next, Sydney Thummel, Manager of Membership for the Missouri Cattlemen Association spoke.

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She explained how membership in the Cattlemen Association benefits cattlemen. With membership you have a voice in both Missouri and national legislature. There are almost 5,000 members in the Missouri Cattlemen Association. Records show there are over 50,000 cattle producers in Missouri. She answered questions about the organization. To become a member of the Barton County Cattlemen’s, go to: mocattle.org. Congratulations to Paden Nolting, Lamar, Missouri, who received a scholarship from the Missouri Cattlemen Foundation and to Matthew Morgan, Lamar, Missouri, who placed second at the Junior Cattle Showdown. The next meeting will be February 16, 2021, at Memorial Hall in Lamar. Brett closed the meeting in prayer. Watch the Facebook page for Barton County Cattlemen for updates.

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Franklin County Cattlemen Summer 2020 Recap: The Franklin County Cattlemen were busy in the month of August as they served a free breakfast to all livestock exhibitors at the Washington, Missouri, livestock show on August 5-6. They also provided ribeye steak sandwiches, burgers and all beef hotdogs for them to purchase for lunch and dinner. A very safe and successful show took place, thanks to the livestock committee and board members of the

Washington Town and Country Fair. They made it happen for our local 4-H and FFA members who had worked so hard on their livestock projects. The swine were exhibited on the 5th. The livestock, sheep and dairy on the 6th. Our cattlemen’s president presented high school and college scholarships at the fair as well. Our cattlemen’s association sponsored the fair beef queen last year, and the 2020 queen was Miss Lillian Gildehaus. She is the daughter of Kyle and Michelle Gildehaus. Lillian has shown market steers and breeding stock since age 8 at our local fairs. She represented Franklin County at the cattlemen’s convention in January and various other events throughout the year. The cattlemen were busy cooking steaks at two fundraisers in September. Since May delayed events due to COVID-19, these were held on September 11 for the Honor Flight of Franklin. The next day they cooked for a local 4-H club as well. Both days were a huge success. All safety guidelines were followed at all events, and we look forward to continued service in 2021.

Douglas/Wright County Cattlemen The Douglas/Wright County Cattlemen’s Association met on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 6 p.m. in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse. The group enjoyed a steak dinner with sides sponsored by Douglass Steel.

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New President Teresa Clifford welcomed the group. Ron Wright asked the blessing before the meal, and 39 members in attendance enjoyed fellowship during dinner. Following dinner, a representative from Sx CALF gave a presentation via Zoom call about their oral electrolyte nutritional supplement. Members in the audience who asked a question regarding the product after the presentation received a bottle of Sx CALF.

The Douglas/Wright County group will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 6 p.m. at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Ohlde Cattle Company will sponsor the meeting. Cattlemen in the area are always welcome and encouraged to attend.

St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association attended the Missouri Cattlemen’s Convention. St. Clair County Cattlemen members attended several meetings and the trade show. At the Honor’s Reception, the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association was awarded 2nd Overall County Affiliate Award of Excellence for 2020. The 2nd Overall County Affiliate receives a certificate and a Miraco 3345 30 Gallon 1 Hole MiraFount. Congratulations St. Clair County Cattlemen’s!!

Kaitlin Salmon, daughter of Josh and Lawanna Salmon, won the youth division giveaway of a Hereford heifer at the Missouri Cattlemen’s Convention trade show. The youth division giveaway was sponsored by Miller County Regional Stockyards. Thank you, Miller County Regional Stockyard for supporting our youth in the Cattle Industry!

St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association members at the Missouri Cattlemen’s Convention accepting the 2nd Overall County Affiliate Award of Excellence for 2020.

Kaitlin Salmon, winner of the youth division giveaway - a Hereford heifer, is pictured heifer donor, Wendy Cantrell from Miller County Regional Stockyards.

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Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association The Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association met on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center in Mt. Vernon. The members enjoyed a delicious roast beef dinner sponsored by Vermeer and Crown Power & Equipment. The dinner was catered by Angus Branch Grill of Mt Vernon. President Scynthia Schnake introduced Boyd Quinley, territory manager with Vermeer. Boyd gave an informative presentation on Vermeer’s lineup of forage equipment, including their new self-propelled round baler. His presentation resulted in several good questions from members.

After Boyd’s presentation, Scynthia started the business meeting with the approval of the previous meeting minutes and treasurer’s report. She thanked the members for their help with making the previous month’s Foundation Auction a success. Scynthia reminded the members in attendance that the Missouri Cattlemen’s Convention was coming up. She encouraged members to attend.

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Eldon Cole was unable to attend the meeting, so Reagan Bluel, the interim superintendent with the Southwest Research Center, provided the MU Extension report. Reagan announced that the Monett Annual Beef Conference and the Lawrence County Soil and Crops Conference has been cancelled due to COVID concerns. She also stated that the Annual Spring Forage Conference will be a virtual event this year as well as a virtual meeting on Missouri Fence Laws.

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Rachael Oliver Joins the RAAA Source: RAAA Denver – The Red Angus Association of America welcomes Rachael Oliver to its marketing team as a commercial marketing specialist. Oliver will travel extensively to ranches and sales to promote RAAA marketing programs, conduct audits for the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program and work closely with producers to achieve their individual herd goals. “We are extremely excited to have Rachael join our team at Red Angus. She brings great industry knowledge and a skill set that makes her a perfect match to our team and will be essential in working with Red Angus producers. I look forward to working with Rachael and observing her bright future with the RAAA,” said Harold Bertz, RAAA director of commercial marketing. Originally from Sidney, Montana, Oliver comes from a cattle industry family and has spent several years working with cattle ranchers to reach their genetic improvement goals at Select Sires and, more recently, Trans Ova Genetics.

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She attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a bachelor of science in agriculture in May 2017. While at OSU, she was a member of the OSU Collegiate Cattlewomen group and served as the secretary. Outside of her career goals, Oliver volunteers with the area livestock judging team and enjoys spending time helping her family with their ranch and spending time outdoors camping, kayaking and hiking. “I am extremely excited to work with a great team at Red Angus. I enjoy working side-by-side with commercial and seedstock producers and advocating for the beef industry to help others understand more about it. The Red Angus commercial marketing team is known for their strong work ethic and great personalities, and I could not be more thrilled to work with such a wonderful group. My passion is the beef cattle industry and what better way to be involved in it than to be promoting Red Angus genetics,” said Oliver. Oliver started in her new role on Jan. 4 and can be reached at rachael@redangus.org or (406) 480-1569. The Red Angus Association of America serves the beef industry by enhancing and promoting the measurable advantages of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The RAAA provides commercial producers with objectively described cattle by implementing new technologies and utilizing scientifically sound principles that quantify traits of economic importance to beef producers in all segments of the beef industry. For more information, visit www.RedAngus.org.

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Dr. Glenn Wehner Inducted into Gelbvieh Hall of Fame Source: AGA Dr. Glenn Wehner of Rocking GV Gelbvieh in Kirksville, Missouri, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame during the awards presentation at the AGA Virtual Annual Meeting on December 4, 2020. The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for lasting contributions to the growth and development of the Gelbvieh breed. Hall of Fame inductee selection requirements include contributions to breed promotion efforts, leadership provided to the association, and the breeding of superior genetics that are of great influence within the Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle population. Dr. Wehner, one of the earliest AGA members, was an agriculture science professor at Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, where he introduced hundreds of students to the Gelbvieh breed. He has a Ph.D. in animal nutrition. He developed the first Gelbvieh herd maintained by Truman State University, as well as his own fullblood Gelbvieh herd.

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“We bred purebreds at the time, at the university, and I wanted to stay with purebreds,” said Wehner. “A purebred operation is obviously different than a commercial, but you can teach all the commercial aspects with a purebred herd, so it seemed like a good fit for the university. When I put in my own herd, I decided we would go with fullbloods so that’s where we are today.”

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Gelbvieh herd book, served on numerous committees and currently serves on the AGF board of directors as treasurer. With his involvement in the AGF executive committee, he has played an instrumental role in developing the AGA’s 50-year history book. “I think it’s one of those things that gives us the history of the breed in Germany and all the way up to our present time,” said Wehner. “I think some of the positive changes we’ve seen are going to be very accepted and highlighted in that book.”

Dr. Wehner has seen many positive changes within the breed over the years and has been influential in reducing mature cow size in Gelbvieh cattle.

Willing to knowledgeably discuss the breed with anyone, Dr. Wehner continues to be an avid proponent of Gelbvieh cattle today, and still teaches a few classes at Truman State University. The endeavors and contributions of Dr. Wehner have not only improved the breed, but the association, as a whole.

“We’ve seen a lot of positive changes. We’ve stayed on top of the mothering ability, early fertility, pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed, longevity, and those things that definitely have an impact on the bottom line of an operation,” said Wehner.”

“I am profoundly humbled by this nomination,” said Wehner. “When I looked at the line of people ahead of me with this honor, and thought about their contributions, it’s just surreal to be included in that line.”

Along with his wealth of knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed, Dr. Wehner has been involved in many ways with the AGA and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) over the years. He has been a promoter of the fullblood

The American Gelbvieh Association is a progressive beef cattle breed association representing 1,100 members and approximately 40,000 cows assessed annually in a performance-oriented total herd reporting system.

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Gelbvieh Association Awards Commercial Producer of the Year Source: AGA Loren Fischer of Nevada, Missouri, was honored as the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) 2020 Commercial Producer of the Year during the awards banquet held virtually on December 5, 2020. The AGA Commercial Producer of the Year Award honors individuals who use Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics in progressive commercial cattle operations and are proactive in their promotion of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breeds. Loren and his wife, Marcy, along with their five children, own and operate Fischer Cattle Company, a diversified cattle and farming operation located in west central Missouri, near the community of Rich Hill. Currently, Fischer Cattle Company runs about 500 commercial cows and replacement females. Like many operations in Missouri, the Fischers split their herd into two calving seasons, with 60 percent calving in the fall and 40 percent calving in the spring. Loren shares that he has been purchasing Balancer bulls for more than six years now and appreciates the added growth and performance he has seen from implementing a crossbreeding program. He notes that introducing Balancer bulls was a smart, profitable and easy choice for him, and has allowed him to maximize hybrid vigor in his herd.

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“We were looking to make a change and get away from straight Angus; we wanted to see the gains of crossbreeding,” Fischer says, “We have been really happy with our calves. Our goal, just like everybody’s goal, is to put pounds on. We have done that and seen an improvement in the disposition of our calves.” Fischer Cattle Company raises their own replacement heifers, and the added maternal strengths the genetics provide is another area of added value that Loren has found in the incorporation of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics into his herd. Known for both fertility and stayability, Gelbvieh genetics help to maximize cowherd profitability through good breed back and reproductive longevity. Both traits add up to more live calves on the ground throughout the herd life of a female and translate to increased herd profitability. The Fischers also background their calves and have retained ownership in the feedyard for the last several years, making average daily gain, along with yield and grade, important components in the operation’s profitability. Overall, Loren says that he is pleased with the results he has been seeing from Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. And he attributes much of his operation’s genetic improvement and success in the commercial beef industry to the breeds’ genetics. Congratulations to Loren Fischer, Fischer Cattle Company, for winning this prestigious award.

Over the Fence with Lee and Stacy Marriott, Rocking M Ranch, Stover, Missouri Source: Tom Strahm, American Gelbvieh Association The Rocking M Ranch, located in central Missouri near the community of Stover, is owned and operated by Lee and Stacy Marriott. Lee and Stacy were married in 1988, and together they have been raising kids, and commercial Gelbvieh cattle ever since! Today, this diversified operation includes multiple enterprises with all four of the grown Marriott children involved in the cow-calf operation as well other aspects of the family’s endeavors. Currently, the Marriott family is running approximately 450 spring-calving cows, and 150 fall-calving cows. They primarily run Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls. They have focused on maintaining the maternal strengths of the Gelbvieh female, and have always kept their own replacement females. In recent years, they have been selling open replacement heifers, and a few bred replacements. Stacy says, “We feel like we finally are producing enough top quality heifers to be able to sell really good ones while still keeping our own replacements for our herd.” How were you introduced to Gelbvieh cattle? Stacy grew up in northeast Wyoming, and her exposure to Gelbvieh cattle occurred early in life. Her family ran Gelbvieh-cross commercial cows, and ran a small purebred Gelbvieh herd as well. “We were neighbors to the Kummerfeld family’s 101 Ranch in Moorcroft, Wyoming. They produced purebred Gelbvieh cattle, and our ranch used Gelbvieh bulls on our commercial cows,” Stacy explains. Lee was born and raised in Missouri, and today the family lives on the ranch where he grew up. When Lee and Stacy married in 1988, they purchased a group of Gelbvieh-cross cows and a Gelbvieh bull to start their herd.

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What are some of your family enterprises in addition to the cow-calf operation?

The Rocking M Ranch is a very diversified operation, and tries to utilize all its available resources. In addition to the commercial cows, the family operates a cattle backgrounding yard, a custom turkey loading operation, a custom fence building business, and a western store located in Stover.

Marriott Family. Back row (left to right): Randy and Morgan McCoin, Dustin and Kelly Humphrey, Trey Marriott, Bailey Marriott and Joe Popejoy. Front row (left to right): Stacy Marriott, Rowen McCoin and Lee Marriott.

Daughter Bailey, 27, helps manage the Rocking M Emporium western store, and works on the ranch with the cowherd. Morgan, and her husband Randy McCoin, both work on the ranch. Morgan handles human resources and record keeping for the ranch, as well as for the turkey loading business. Their son Trey, 23, is on the ranch full time. He helps in all aspects of the business including the cowherd, the backgrounding yard, cattle hauling and turkey loading. Kelly and her husband Dustin Humphrey, live in Clinton, Missouri. They help on the ranch during weekends, and whenever else is possible. “All our kids and their spouses are very involved in the cow-calf operation, and are working toward building the best cow herd we can,” according to Stacy. What are some of the characteristics you appreciate about the Gelbvieh breed? The Marriotts absolutely love the maternal ability of their Gelbvieh-influenced females. “Longevity and great disposition are also some of the traits that we value in our cows. We wean and background our home-raised calves. The growth and performance is there along with all the maternal ability. To us, they are the perfect cross,” Stacy said. Lee adds, “The Gelbvieh breed has made so many positive changes over the years, while still keeping their attributes that we value. The breed hasn’t given up maternal ability, or productivity in my mind. The breed just keeps improving.”

How do you market your home-raised calves? “We market our calves direct and ship off the ranch. We have a couple of buyers that have purchased our steers the last few years. They know what these Gelbvieh-cross calves are capable of achieving. We have a complete and comprehensive vaccination program. The calves are vaccinated, weaned and backgrounded. Typically, we sell our spring-born calves in February and March. They are less than a year old and weigh 850-900 pounds. The calves leave our place and go right to the feedlot, ready to gain. Over the years, we have seen better gains and more uniform calves. That’s what we are looking for in our cowherd, and we think Gelbvieh genetics are the key to that,” Lee explains. What are some of your selection criteria for bulls, and for replacement females as well? “We have been working diligently over the years to produce the best cow we can. We have selected bulls more for the maternal side, and milking ability, based on their pedigrees and EPDs, while also looking for weaning to yearling growth. We like bulls to have moderate levels of growth and performance and to

be structurally sound and phenotypically correct with muscle and volume.” To stay in the Rocking M herd, females must be moderate framed and easy fleshing. Their cows need to breed up early, and then rebreed every year, of course. Replacement females are selected based on their own performance, phenotype and disposition, and the production record of her dam as well. “By culling deeply, utilizing pelvic measurements and reproductive tract scores and then culling again, we have been able to retain what we feel like are top notch heifers for our own herd,” Stacy said. What are some of your goals for the future? Rocking M Ranch’s goal is to expand the number of quality replacement heifers sold to other commercial producers. Over the next 10 years they hope to build a strong replacement heifer market, and offer larger numbers of heifers for sale off the ranch. “Raising cattle is what our family loves! With the help of our kids, and their families, we plan on continuing to raise Gelbvieh cattle here in Missouri,” Lee said.

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Harbert Hired as Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator Source: AGA Lincoln, NE – The American Gelbvieh Association is pleased to announce the addition of Katie Harbert to the AGA staff as Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator. Harbert will be responsible for design, production, and ad sales of official AGA publications and will also provide design services for AGA members and the Association. “I am so honored to join the dynamic team at AGA and utilize my skills and experiences to help grow Gelbvieh Media,” Katie shares, “I look forward to continuing to advance communication for the Association and its members. It is an exciting time to get involved in this rapidly-evolving industry.”

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Harbert is originally from Kingman, Kansas, and is finishing her degree in agriculture communications and journalism at Kansas State University (KSU) where she will graduate in May 2021. During her time at KSU, Katie has served as an editor of numerous publications including the Royal Purple Yearbook, and has served as

both a College of Agriculture Ambassador and president of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. Harbert was also awarded the 2020 Forrest Bassford Award during the 2020 Livestock Publications Council Annual Membership Meeting. “Katie is a very talented young professional and has a wide range of skills in the field of agricultural communications,” says Megan Slater, AGA executive director. “We are excited to have her joining us at the AGA and helping us to grow the Gelbvieh and Balancer® message.” Katie began her role with the AGA, in a part-time capacity, on January 11 and will assume a full-time role in the AGA office following graduation in May. Katie can be reached at katie@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333. The American Gelbvieh Association is a progressive beef cattle breed association representing 1,100 members and approximately 40,000 cows assessed annually in a performance-oriented total herd reporting system.

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Gelbvieh and Balancer Maternal Influence Source: AGA Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle offer maternal superiority through increased longevity, added fertility and more pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed. In addition, Gelbvieh and Balancer females offer a small mature cow size, docile temperament and reach puberty at an earlier age. U.S. Meat Animal Research Center data shows Gelbvieh females have the smallest mature cow size of the four major continental breeds. The Gelbvieh breed was the only breed in the study to reduce mature cow size- at an average of 1,382 pounds Gelbvieh-sired females had the lowest five-year-old cow weight. This reduced mature cow-size allows for puberty to be reached at an earlier age, which leads to calving earlier in the season and producing a calf at a younger age. These females are able to wean heavier calves while still maintaining low birth weights and a tight calving interval year after year. Gelbvieh and Balancer females also excel in stayability, which is the probability a bull’s daughters will remain in the cow herd until at least six years of age. This trait is economically beneficial to cow-calf producers and directly impacts profitability. With the high costs associated with the development or purchase of replacement females, sustained reproduction is essential in a herd.

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U.S. MARC data, along with American Gelbvieh Association genetic trends, prove that today’s Gelbvieh and Balancer cows are highly productive, offering increased longevity, more maternal milk, more moderate mature weights, early puberty, quiet disposition and will calve easily producing calves with low birth weights and tremendous growth. With stayability and cow productivity being important factors in cow-calf profitability, adding Gelbvieh and Balancer maternal influence through a crossbreeding program is a great option for commercial producers.

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Hwy 42 West • Vienna Missouri 65582 45 Miles South of Jefferson City Selling All classes of Cattle Wednesday • 10:00 a.m. Featuring ‘Star-Vac Program’ Cattle Weekly DVAuction Service for convenient online viewing & bidding For More Information Call… David Patton Office Ross Patton Bill Patton 573-308-6655 573-422-3305 573-308-6657 573-308-6658 Visit our website: www.scrsvienna.com or E-mail us: scrsvienna@gmail.com “Make South Central your Livestock Market”

Online Beef Cattle Conference to Discuss Various Aspects of a Stocker Cattle Operation Source: University of Missouri Extension Stockton, Mo.- University of Missouri Extension, the Missouri Small Business Development Center for Agriculture, Food and Forestry, and NRCS+MU Grasslands Project are working together to provide a two-night online workshop that will educate current or beginning stocker cattle operators on management strategies for optimum profitability of their operation. “A properly managed stocker cattle operation can be a very profitable cattle enterprise,” says MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist, Patrick Davis.

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The Online Southwest Missouri MU Extension Beef Cattle Conference will be held on February 16 and 18 beginning at 7:00 p.m. both evenings. The following topics will be covered by MU Extension agricultural expertise:

• Stocker cattle nutritional and health management • Low-input heifer development system that produces profitable open feeder heifers • Business management, COVID-19 considerations, and economics of a stocker operation The workshop will be provided at no-cost to you and it will be held online via ZOOM. A link to the session will be emailed to you after registering online. Please register online by February 15 at https://extension.missouri.edu/ events/online-southwest-missouri-mu-extension-beefcattle-conference. For questions related to the workshop, contact Patrick Davis at davismp@missouri.edu or by phone at (417) 955-0287.

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On the Edge of

Common Sense with Baxter Black Believe It or Not! Do you believe in ghosts? How ‘bout angels? Miracles? Taro cards? I grew up believin’ in Heaven and all its assorted angelic inhabitants and their counterparts in the singed black hats. Reincarnation wasn’t taught in Sunday School but we were encouraged to believe that souls existed. So, with this sort of background it was easy for me to accept ghosts. Especially when I saw the ‘ghost of Yankee Bill Summit.’ This experience happened many years ago, but I was a full grown man with a full grown moustache. It was a crisp October and Lee and I had driven to Yankee Bill in northern Nevada. We and the cowboys had worked cows all day. Since we still had another days work we stayed over at the old sheep headquarters high up in those beautiful mountains. That evening Antonio had cooked up a great Basque supper; friend sweet peppers, spuds, codfish, dutch oven bread and his special chicken fried steak. We sat around the table in the company of Ten High and Vino Fino, smoking and getting beat at checkers by Juan Garay.

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It was cold and a moonless night when we retired. Lee and I took a room right off the dining area. We layed out our rolls on a couple of cots and waited for everyone to hit the sack. The wood floor of this old sheep headquarters carried each footstep like it was next to ya. Late into the night Lee started talkin’ in his sleep and woke me. He rolled over and shut up but someone was standin’ over me. I strained to see him by the starlight. He was pullin’ his shirt over his head so I couldn’t see his face but he had on chinks, boots and big Mexican spurs. I stared at him hard and I could see the dresser behind him, through him. I sat up to get a better look. I realized I was wide awake. I said, “What are you doin’ here?” He didn’t answer so I swiped at him. He jumped back but his boots didn’t make a sound on the wood floor. He stayed in the room as long as I stared at him. Finally I lay on my back, closed my eyes and willed myself to sleep. Now, cowboys are a superstitious lot so I didn’t say much next mornin’. I made a few inquiries whether any old buckaroos had died up there. Nobody knew. Nobody but me, I guess. I know. I know ‘cause I’ve seen him… the ghost of Yankee Bill.

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Don’t Take Risk with Your Feeding Program Source: BioZyme (SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., Dec. 22, 2020) Risk. It’s a term everyone in the livestock business is familiar with. But why take additional risk on sets of already high-risk calves that you plan to background and sell? With a premium nutrition program that jump-starts their feed and water intake and keeps them eating and growing, you can put that extra risk behind you. Rex Claxton is no stranger to getting in high-risk, comingled sale barn calves to straighten out and background before selling them to a feed yard or retaining ownership through feeding himself. Originally based out of Northeast Texas, he recently relocated to Southwest Oklahoma, near Chattanooga. However, one thing he won’t change is his nutrition protocol. “The sooner you can get those calves eating and drinking and filled back up, the healthier they are. The better your vaccines and health protocols are going to work and the better the cattle will perform,” Claxton said.

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That’s why he starts his calves on the Vita Charge® Stress Tub or Vita Charge Stress Tub HEAT®,

depending on the time of year he receives cattle. Claxton has the Vita Charge Stress Tubs, high-quality grass hay and water waiting in a pen for his calves as soon as they unload. The next afternoon after they have had time to rest, he processes the new calves, weighing anywhere from 350 to 750 pounds. Then they go out into a bigger trap with hay, feed, water and the Stress Tubs until they have completed one round of tubs. Then they get converted to a loose mineral from the Gain Smart® line. “The Stress Tubs help them keep on water and they lick them. Most of them don’t know what a feed bunk is. It gives them a little pick me up and gets them restarted. Who knows how long they have been off feed and water while being shipped, especially in the summer,” he said. Once the Stress Tubs are licked clean, he switches his calves to one of three minerals, depending on the time of year: Gain Smart® Stocker, Gain Smart® Wheat or Gain Smart® Stocker HEAT®. The Gain Smart minerals are free-choice vitamin and mineral supplements for stocker cattle designed to balance basic nutrient needs for maximized efficient gain on grass or wheat pasture. The Gain Smart line contains Amaferm®, a (Continued on page 86)

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precision prebiotic designed to impact intake, digestion and absorption for optimum gain. The mineral also includes organic copper and zinc plus added iodine for maximum bioavailability to the animal to support hoof health and immunity. “We fed another mineral for eight or nine years, maybe 10. I thought it was the best mineral around. There was a friend of mine that handled a lot of roping calves and he was telling me how good they were getting along with VitaFerm®. I started on VitaFerm products and I haven’t looked back. We saw a big difference in our average daily gain and consistent gain too. Probably the best intake I’ve ever had has been with VitaFerm. There’s also a guy I partner with on some cattle, and he didn’t have any mineral. I told him to come start getting

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my VitaFerm. He actually just called me yesterday and said he sees a big difference with the Gain Smart on the health of his cattle,” Claxton said. Claxton notices a big difference in his calves’ overall performance, posting an additional .2 to .5 pounds per day, per calf since switching mineral programs in 2019. When calves get sold by the pound, that additional gain is a benefit that Claxton likes in his operation. He feeds the Gain Smart Stocker until he’s ready to turn out onto wheat; he’ll feed Gain Smart Wheat once the calves are out grazing. Typically, from May to September, he’ll feed Gain Smart Stocker HEAT, to help prevent heat stress. In addition to the Amaferm and other nutrients, HEAT contains capsaicin to help maintain circulation to support animal performance and gain in both heat and fescue situations. Capsaicin is research-proven to support animals’ ability to maintain normal body temperature. HEAT also includes garlic to deter pests. “We put the Gain Smart to the test, especially in the summer. We have a lot of drought-stressed, heatstressed calves. That’s when we buy a lot of calves when everybody is out of grass including ourselves. We feed about 2% of their body weight in commodity ration, DDG-based feed. I’m a firm believer of the HEAT in the summer,” Claxton said. “You see the cattle out grazing more, spread out more, they aren’t bunched up under the shade tree panting. It seems like they get out and hustle more, and they are not as stressed about the heat. They seem to stay cooler and if we can keep them cooler, we can keep them more comfortable, and they will definitely perform better. Anything we can do to keep them comfortable will help them perform.”

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With calves that start out high-risk, Claxton knows the importance of getting them eating, drinking and growing. He knows the value of a premium mineral program to get them started and keep them growing.

“There’s cheaper minerals out there, but you generally get what you pay for. First of all, if they don’t eat it, it doesn’t do any good to put it out no matter how cheap it is. Second of all, if they don’t perform on it, there’s no reason to put it out either. I feel like you are better off to pay for a higher quality product and get better results. Actually, I am getting a better buy on y’alls products than I was my last mineral per sack. Happy customers are the best advertisement you can have. I recommend the Gain Smart and Vita Charge products to about anybody I talk to about mineral. I’m a firm believer in them,” he said. Don’t leave your feeding program to risk. Invest in a program that you can see the results with. To learn more about Gain Smart and its product lines, visit www. gainsmart.com.

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SALE CALENDAR

Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 13 Feb. 13 Feb. 13-21 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 27 Feb. 27 March 5 March 6 March 6 March 6 March 6 March 12 March 12 March 13

Cow Camp Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Lost Springs, KS Loonan Stock Farm Sale, Corning, IA J&N Black Hereford Sale, Leavenworth, KS Crooked Creek Angus Sale, Clarinda, IA Iowa Beef Expo, Des Moines, IA Galaxy Beef Production Sale, Macon, MO Byergo Angus Sale, Savannah, MO Tweedy Cattle Co., Angus Sale, Pocahontas, AR Robert Elliot & Sons Angus Production Sale, Adams, TN Jamison Hereford Bull Sale, Quinter, KS Calvo Family Red Angus Sale, Bennett, NE Cowman’s Kind Bull & Female Sale at Post Rock, Barnard, KS Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO 64th Missouri Angus Breeders Futurity Sale, Columbia, MO Express Ranches Spring Bull Sale, Yukon, OK Mead Farms Spring Sale, Versailles, MO Peterson Farms Bull Sale, Mountain Grove, MO Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale, Hope, AR Hilltop Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, JRS, Carthage, MO Wall Street Cattle Co. Angus Bull & Female Sale, Lebanon, MO Schlager Angus Production Sale, Palmyra, MO Genetic Power Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Springfield, MO

March 13 March 13 March 13 March 13 March 13 March 15 March 17 March 18 March 18 March 19 March 19 March 20 March 20 March 20 March 20 March 20 March 27 March 27 March 27 March 29 March 29 April 1 April 2

Sampson Annual Bull Sale, Kirksville, MO Wright Charolais Bull Sale, Kearney, MO Express Honor Roll Sale, Yukon, OK Heart of the Ozarks Angus Sale, West Plains, MO Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale, Nevada, MO Valley Oaks Spring Sale, Lone Jack, MO Henke Farms Bull & Female Sale, Salisbury, MO Benoit Angus Ranch Sale, Esbon, KS Marshall & Fenner Farms Sale, Marshall, MO THM Land & Cattle Sale, Vienna, MO Pinegar Annual Herdbuilder XXVII Sale, Springfield, MO Falling Timber Farm Sale, Marthasville, MO Aschermann Charolais Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Brinkley Angus Ranch Sale, Green City, MO Mississippi Valley Angus Sale, Palmyra, MO Worthington Angus Sale, Dadeville, MO Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Maplewood Acres Sale, Sedalia, MO SouthWest Missouri Performance Tested Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Live Wire Auction Foundational Female Sale, Springfield, MO Hunter Angus Sale, Fair Grove, MO Meyer Cattle Co. Sale Curryville, MO

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Four State Angus Association Sale Springfield, MO Show-Me Classic Bull & Female Sale, Windsor, MO B/F Cattle Co. Spring Maternal Integrity Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO Brockmere Farms Inc. Sale, New Cambria, MO Howard County Angus Association Sale, Fayette, MO Central Missouri Polled Hereford Sale, Cuba, MO Renaissance Sale, Strafford, MO Sydenstricker Genetic Influence Sale New Cambria, MO McBee Spring Selection Day Sale, Fayette, MO East CentralMissouri Angus Association Sale, Cuba, MO New Day Genetics Sale, Salem, MO Ade Polled Hereford Bull & Female Sale, Amsterdam, MO Valley View Angus Farm Online Female Sale, Republic, MO NextGen Cattle Co. Spirng Event Sale, Paxico, KS Missouri Red Angus Sale, Springfield, MO Mead Angus Farms Spring Female Sale, Versailles, MO Soaring Eagle Production Sale, Springfield, MO Great American Pie Annual Limousin Sale, Lebanon, MO

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American Angus Association........................................ 81 American Gelbvieh Association...................................65 Benoit Angus Sale......................................................... 47 Bradley Cattle .............................................................. 57 Brickhouse Farms Red Angus...................................... 57 Buffalo Livestock Market.............................................. 18 Callaway Livestock Center Inc..................................... 76 Calvo Family Red Angus Sale...................................... 55 Central Missouri Sales Co............................................ 82 Classified....................................................................... 97 Clearwater Farm........................................................... 51 Coon Angus Ranch...................................................... 51 Double A Land & Cattle............................................... 57 Ellis Cattle Company Red Angus................................. 57 Express Ranch Spring Sale...........................................99 F&T Livestock Market.................................................. 63 Farm Credit of Missouri............................................. 100 Frank and Hazelrigg Angus......................................... 51 Friday - Cartoon...........................................................80 Galaxy Beef LLC.......................................................... 51 Galaxy Beef Sale...........................................................88 Genetic Power Sale....................................................... 71 Gerloff Farms................................................................ 51 Green’s Welding & Sales............................................... 61 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Sale................................... 79 Henke Farms Bull & Female Sale................................. 33 Hilltop Farms Sale........................................................69 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus............................................ 51 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale.................................... 13 HydraBed...................................................................... 16 Jim’s Motors.................................................................. 76 Joplin Regional Stockyards.............................................3 Kingsville Livestock Auction........................................54 KK Farms Red Angus.................................................. 57 Lacy’s Red Angus......................................................... 57 Lawman Farms Gelbvieh............................................. 72 Maple Oaks Red Angus................................................ 57 Maplewood Acres Farm................................................ 57 Maplewood Acres Sale..................................................56 Marshall & Fenner Farms............................................. 51 MC Livestock Red Angus............................................. 57 MCA - Show-Me-Select Sale Credit............................94 MCA County Leadership Conference..........................90 MCA Cowboys at the Capitol.......................................38 MCA Membership Form.............................................. 93 MCA Presidents Council.............................................. 91 McBee Cattle Co. Sale.................................................. 22

McPherson Concrete Products..................................... 97 Mead Cattle Co............................................................ 70 Mead Farms.................................................................. 51 Mead Farms Sale............................................................9 Merck Animal Health................................................... 43 Meyer Manufacturing..................................................44 MFA ............................................................................. 31 Missouri Angus Association.......................................... 51 Missouri Angus Breeders.............................................. 51 Missouri Beef Industry Council.................................... 21 Missouri Bicentenial Gun.............................................85 Missouri Red Angus Association.................................. 57 Missouri Red Angus Breeders...................................... 57 Ozark Farm & Neighbor............................................... 87 Ozark Hills Genetics..................................................... 57 Peterson Farms Sale......................................................49 Pinegar Limousin.......................................................... 25 Post Rock Sale............................................................... 73 Priefert Squeeze Chute.................................................34 Richardson Ranch........................................................ 51 Robert Elliott & Sons Angus Sale................................. 53 Rogers Cattle Co. and Lile Farms Red Angus............. 57 Sampson Cattle Co....................................................... 51 Sampson Cattle Co. Sale..............................................46 Sassafrass Valley Ranch................................................ 63 Seedstock Plus Sales......................................................95 Sellers Feedlot...............................................................56 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle.......................................... 57 Soapweed Gelbvieh.......................................................66 South Central Regional Stockyards............................. 79 Square B Ranch/Quality Beef...................................... 51 Superior Steel Sales.......................................................84 Sydenstricker Genetics.................................................. 51 Tweedy Angus Sale.......................................................95 Valley Oaks Angus........................................................ 51 Valley Oaks Angus Sale................................................ 19 Vitalix........................................................................... 37 Wall Street Sale............................................................. 73 Weiker Angus Ranch.................................................... 51 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate...................................48 Wheeler Livestock Market............................................20 Mike Williams..............................................................48 Windrush Farm Red Angus.......................................... 57 Wright Charolais Sale................................................... 39 Y-Tex...............................................................................2 Zeitlow Distributing......................................................86