January 2022 - Missouri Beef Cattleman

CONTENTS

January 2022

FEATURES 22

Cream of the Calf Crop

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Fescue Challenges

Shoemaker Farms Claims Top Spot in 2020-2021 MCA “Top 100” Profitability Challenge

MEMBER NEWS 6 Association Update 20 Beef Checkoff News 28 County News

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Fescue Challenges

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Minimizing Toxic Effects of Missouri’s Most Common Forage

Cream of the Calf Crop

COLUMNS

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MCA President’s Perspective The Elephants in the Room

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CattleWomen’s Corner

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Straight Talk: Mike Deering

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What’s Cooking at the Beef House

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Capitol Update

Thank You

Fixing Fence

First Impressions

Happy New Year

The Missouri Beef Cattleman is an official publication of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

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BEEF CATTLEMAN

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSOURI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Volume 51 - Issue 1 (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 MBC Editor/Production Artist Macey@mocattle.com Lisa Stockhorst, Administrative Assistant – Ext 234 Lisa@mocattle.com

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Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation www.mocattlemenfoundation.org

Missouri’s CattleWomen

http://mocattle.com/missouricattlewomen.aspx

New MCA Members USMEF News

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NCBA News

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Hereford News

2021 MCA Officers

Patty Wood, President 660-287-7701 • 16075 Wood Road, La Monte, MO 65337 Bruce Mershon, President-Elect 816-289-3765 • 31107 Lake City Buckner Rd., Buckner, MO 64016 David Dick, Vice President 660-826-0031 • 23529 Anderson School Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301 Matt Hardecke, Treasurer 573-846-6614 • 19102 Skymeadows Dr., Wildwood, MO 63069 Charlie Besher, Secretary 573-866-2846 • RR 5, Box 2402, Patton, MO 63662 (to be updated after convention)

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National Disasters Resources

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Obituary: Georgia Richter

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Advertisers Index

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Eric Greenley, 61998 Pleasant Valley Rd. Knox City, MO 63446 660-341-8750 Chuck Miller, 393 Spring Garden Road Olean, MO 65064 • 573-881-3589 Jeff Reed, PO Box 35 Williamsville, MO 63967 • 903-279-8360 Deb Thummel, 12601 Hwy. 46 Sheridan, MO 64486 • 660-541-2606 John Shipman, 34266 Hwy KK Mora, MO 65345 • 660-221-1013 Warren Love, 8381 NE Hwy ZZ Osceola, MO 64776 • 417-830-1950 Josh Worthington, P.O. Box 246 Dadeville, MO 65635 • 417-844-2601

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Missouri Beef Cattleman, (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056) is published monthly (12 times a year) and is the official publication of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, Missouri, 65201. PERIODICALS postage paid at Columbia, Missouri and additional mailing offices. Subscription price is included as a part of the minimum membership dues of $70.00 per year in Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Missouri Beef Cattleman, P.O. Box 480977, Kansas City, Missouri 64148

2021 MCA Regional Vice Presidents

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Roy Kramme, Kramme Farms LLC, Sullivan, MO Mike Utterback, Hunnewell, MO Bruce Hall, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Mount Vernon, MO Gavin Hutchison, Bar H, Harwood, MO Bob & Katie Stewart, Stewart Livestock, Buffalo, MO Robert & Tonya Bagnell, B & B Cattle, Slater, MO Mark Dake, Brookwood Ranch, West Plains, MO Chad Boyles, Boyles’ Ranch, El Dorado Springs, MO James & Magan Henderson, Buffalo, MO Brent Hemphill, Jefferson City, MO Andi Baker, Republic, MO James Huffman, Shadow Lane Farms, Mill Springs, MO Keith Huffman, Shadow Lane Farms, Williamsville, MO Schrock Cattle Company, Greentop, MO Kris & Jessica White, Mayview, MO Abby White, Mayview, MO

Courtney Gideon, Mechonicsburg, IL Cody & Elishah Nickels, Nickels Farms, Raymondville, MO Mike Newberry, Newberry Sales LLC, West Plains, MO Alyssa Newberry, West Plains, MO Cambry Woodworth, Chillicothe, MO Ashton & William Davis, K Rocking B, Shell Knob, MO Brandon Fabris, Lazy C Cattle, Hermitage, MO Eric Turner, Lazy C Cattle, Hermitage, MO Sommer Belshe, Centralia, MO Hayley Hahs, Daisy, MO Cooper Hahs, Daisy, MO Garrett Jacob, Hermann, MO Tommy & Ashley Schmelz, Cuba, MO John Jasper, Morning Dew Farms, Union, MO Bethany Fanning, Lamar, MO See the MCA Membership Form on page 61.

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President’s

Perspective

with Bruce Mershon The Elephants in the Room It’s an honor to serve as the 2022 Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President. I want to thank you, MCA members, for placing your faith in me to lead this dynamic organization. For many reasons, 2022 is a pivotal year, and I look forward to helping MCA navigate through the challenges and opportunities ahead.

First, a big thank you to Past President Patty Wood for her leadership last year. I am fortunate to follow in Patty’s footsteps. Her many years of service to our industry are greatly appreciated. And a shout-out to her husband Pat for sharing Patty with us.

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For those of you who don’t know me, my background brings a foundation in family farming – 30 years of experience in commodity merchandising and ownership of Mershon Cattle along with my wife Tracey. Thanks to help from our family, awesome employees and dedicated pasture partners, we operate a commercial cattle business headquartered in Buckner.

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In case you are interested, Mershon Cattle consists of two enterprises: both spring and fall cow-calf herds and a stocker calf program. We retain ownership of steers to harvest and breed most heifers for replacement or to sell through the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program and other special bred heifer sales. We also purchase stocker calves from Missouri auction markets.

Stockers are backgrounded in Missouri and resold in load lots as yearlings or finished at custom feed yards in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.

There is so much to do in 2022. When the staff sent me a tentative schedule of events, reality began to set in, and one can feel a bit overwhelmed. However, as cattlemen and women, we know that you can only control so

MCA President much. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

So, let’s start eating!

What did we learn in 2021? Elections have consequences!

And that lesson is critical this year as we approach the midterm election. MCA collectively and each of us individually need to replace our friend U.S. Senator Roy Blunt with the best possible candidate. Several friends of MCA intend to vie for the seat. Please engage in the race early and often. This election will have long-term implications for our great state.

A second priority is supporting the bipartisan Optimizing the Cattle Market Act co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Vicky Hartzler and Emanuel Cleaver.

This essential legislation will enable greater price discovery and transparency within the cattle market.

If passed, it will have a positive impact on our cows here in Missouri. My hope is that it will lead to greater opportunity in the cattle industry and more money in our wallets. I urge you to join us February 1-3 at the annual National Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Houston – and throughout the year – with our legislators to push for change in the fed cattle markets.

We have two elephants in the room with long-term consequences on our industry and our state. Please join us at the table of policy and influence. Pass the pachyderm.

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Straight

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with Mike Deering Fixing Fence If there is one thing on the farm I truly despise, it’s fixing fence. I hate it. It takes a ton of time and has zero enjoyable aspects to it. When I’m done, it doesn’t even feel that rewarding. I don’t feel like I have accomplished all that much. Consequently, I often put it off, and that leads to serious fence fixing and cow chasing to do. The consequences of doing nothing or putting it off until “tomorrow” are much worse than the agony of just doing it when it should have been done.

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That reminds me of the structural issues residing within the beef cattle markets. The issue of price discovery and transparency isn’t new, but nothing has been done to deliver long-term structural changes, so when black swan events like a fire or the COVID-19 pandemic occur, the volatility once again becomes grossly apparent. While we have reason to be bullish about the cattle markets, we cannot afford to wait for the next catastrophe to push for meaningful change. Just because the cattle aren’t getting out doesn’t mean we neglect our responsibility. The fences need fixed.

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While we have a long way to go, we have taken some very positive steps forward. MCA, along with several other state affiliates, led the effort to change the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s policy to support more transparency. That led to NCBA pushing USDA to make more market data publicly available. The agency began publishing a new daily report on the foundational prices used in cattle market formulas, grids, and contracts, and a new weekly report on the volume of cattle purchased at each level of pricing. We want more data available as it pertains to formula contracts, but this is a good start.

We also supported and strongly advocated for the bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021,

Executive Vice President which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by an impressive 411-13 vote. This legislation has more hurdles in front of it, but it is promising to see this kind of response to legislation that would provide more information to producers.

We worked alongside Missouri’s own Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D) to craft legislation that will address these issues and provide commonsense reform to the markets. We also support compromise legislation led by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), which is similar to the “Missouri bill,” as we like to call it.

This association has been laser focused on these issues, and we aren’t slowing down. Our members made clear that this must continue to be a priority for this association. While there is better traction for meaningful change than there has been in the past, this battle is uphill. We have to continue pushing forward and cannot afford to continue kicking the can down the road. We aren’t opposed to formula trade, nor are we on some packer-hating bandwagon. All we want are competitive cattle markets through all segments of the industry.

It’s time to replace the rusty barbed wire with something with integrity that will provide opportunities for today and into the future.

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USMEF News Beef Export Value Shatters Annual Record; Pork Exports Still on Record Pace October was another strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef export value continued to soar, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). October pork exports were below last year’s large total but yearto-date shipments remained slightly above the record pace of 2020.

“USMEF has always prioritized market diversification, and this is more critical than ever now that the red meat industry faces unprecedented transportation challenges and rising input costs,” said President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Exports will likely reach about $18 billion in 2021, which is a remarkable achievement. While global demand is tremendous and we are cautiously optimistic about further growth in 2022, supply chain pressures are not easy to overcome and are a growing concern for exporters and their international customers.”

Broad-based growth puts beef exports on $10 billion pace Beef exports reached 115,709 metric tons (mt) in October, up 7.5% from a year ago, while export value climbed 48% to $956.9 million – the second-highest total on record, behind August 2021. Through the first 10 months of the year, beef exports totaled 1.19 million mt, up 17% from a year ago. Export value increased 38% to $8.53 billion, surpassing the 2018 record ($8.33 billion) with two months to spare.

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U.S. beef exports will top $2 billion this year in each of three key Asian markets – South Korea, Japan and China/Hong Kong. Exports have already surpassed previous annual records in China/Hong Kong and Central America and October exports to Colombia were record-large.

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Record shipments to Mexico and Colombia bolster October pork exports Pork exports totaled 226,206 mt in October, down 7% from a year ago, while export value slipped 3.5% to $618.8 million. For January through October, pork exports were up slightly from a year ago in volume (2.47 million mt) and increased 8% in value ($6.84 billion).

Exports to Mexico continued to strengthen in October as shipments reached a new monthly high of 83,929 mt, up 38% from a year ago. January-October exports to Mexico are ahead of the record pace established in 2017, when full-year shipments exceeded 800,000 mt and topped $1.5 billion in value.

Pork exports to Central America and the Dominican Republic continued to shine in October and have already set annual records, while exports to Colombia have rebounded to pre-COVID levels. Although China’s demand for pork muscle cuts has softened significantly, it remains a critical, value-adding destination for U.S. pork variety meat.

October lamb export value highest in nearly two years Fueled by growth in leading market Mexico, as well as in the Caribbean and Singapore, October exports of U.S. lamb totaled 1,075 mt (up 56% from a year ago) and reached $1.95 million in value – also up 56% and the highest since January 2020. Through October, lamb exports increased 8% to 11,020 mt valued at $15.9 million (up 15%).

A detailed summary of the January-October red meat export results, including market-specific highlights, is available from the USMEF website.

John Herath Joins USMEF as Communications Director The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is pleased to announce the addition of veteran journalist John Herath as communications director.

Herath brings extensive experience as an agricultural reporter, producer and news director, including many years as producer of the AgriTalk daily radio program for Farm Journal Media and Vance Media. Early in his career, Herath served as bureau chief at the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Office of Public Information.

“USMEF is very excited to have John Herath joining our communications team,” said President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “We serve many key audiences, both domestically and internationally, and the need for timely and accurate information has never been more critical.

John has exactly the skills and experience USMEF needs to effectively deliver information to our members and to other key stakeholders in the agricultural sector.”

Herath will officially join USMEF on January 3.

“I look forward to working with the dedicated USMEF staff and sharing the news about how their work across the world benefits our farmers and ranchers,” Herath said. “I’m honored to be part of a team committed to expanding global demand for U.S. red meat and adding value for U.S. agriculture.”

For questions, please contact Joe Schuele, USMEF vice president of communications, at 303-547-0030.

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House Passes Two NCBA-Backed Bills on Market Transparency Source: NCBA WASHINGTON (December 8, 2021) — Today, the U.S. House voted to pass two NCBA-supported pieces of legislation that are critical to providing producers with greater transparency in the cattle markets.

The House voted 418-9 to advance H.R. 5290, introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA). This legislation, which was supported by Ranking Member Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) and unanimously approved by the Committee, would extend authorization for livestock mandatory reporting (LMR) through September 30, 2022.

The authorization for LMR — the most important tool cattle producers have for understanding transactions and trends in the cattle markets — is currently set to expire along with federal funding on February 18, 2022.

By an overwhelming vote of 411-13, the House also passed the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021. NCBA secured the introduction of this bipartisan legislation in October, led by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX).

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“The fact that House Agriculture Committee Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Thompson have both been vocal champions for LMR reauthorization is yet another indication of the broad-base support this measure has among producers across the country. LMR is absolutely essential to fair, competitive, and transparent cattle markets. We appreciate Chairman Scott’s leadership, and the heavy engagement we have seen from both sides of the committee on this issue. We also thank Rep. Johnson and Rep. Cuellar for their work to equip

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producers with vital market data through a cattle contract library,” said NCBA President Jerry Bohn.

The creation of a cattle contract library and the reauthorization of LMR are both widely supported across the cattle and beef industry. When livestock groups met in Phoenix earlier this year to identify common goals and priorities, those two measures were agreed upon as urgent.

NCBA left that meeting and immediately set to work advancing these proposals. We upheld our commitment to the industry, even when R-CALF changed their tune and refused to support these viable, popular solutions.

Background NCBA has long advocated for increased transparency in the cattle and beef supply chain.

In October 2021, NCBA Vice President and South Dakota rancher Todd Wilkinson testified before the House Agriculture Committee and underscored the need for greater transparency in live cattle markets.

In August 2021, NCBA succeeded in pushing USDA to make more market data publicly available. The agency began publishing a new daily report on the foundational prices used in cattle market formulas, grids, and contracts, and a new weekly report on the volume of cattle purchased at each different level of pricing.

In June 2021, NCBA led a letter with the support of more than 36 state affiliate groups urging Congress to act on the reauthorization of LMR. LMR is the legislative mandate that requires large meat processors to regularly report information on their transactions, such as the price they pay for livestock and the volume of purchases.

Producer Support of Beef Checkoff Remains Strong Source: Jerry Bohn, NCBA President More than 35 years ago beef producers came together to develop a program to drive demand for beef, and the Checkoff they created continues today stronger than ever. Cattle producers have accomplished great things for the industry by working together to direct Checkoff investments. The Beef Checkoff belongs to the cattlemen and cattlewomen who pay and direct it, and they have the right to decide the future of this great program. The Beef Promotion and Research Act makes it very clear that cattle producers can utilize a grassroots petition process to determine whether the Checkoff continues.

In July 2020 a petition was started to call for a referendum on the Checkoff’s future. Last month, the overwhelming support that producers have for the Beef Checkoff was evident when efforts to collect signatures fell far short of the number needed to trigger a referendum.

When it comes down to it, I see this as a de facto referendum, with 95 percent of producers supporting the Checkoff by not signing the petition. Producers, your voices are being heard loud and clear. You have demonstrated your undeniable support for the Beef Checkoff and the valuable role it plays in our industry.

It’s now time for our industry to put these divisive efforts behind us and move forward with the business of building beef demand.

For more than three decades, beef producers who fund and direct the investments of the Checkoff have made smart decisions that continue to educate consumers, build demand and conduct the necessary research that keeps consumers choosing beef. Now that the petition drive has failed, beef producers can continue to invest in the Beef Checkoff Program and support efforts that will keep beef in the center of the plate now and in the future.

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Without the Beef Checkoff, producer-directed programs that share our story and promote beef would disappear, and cattle producers would be left without a connection to consumers. The Beef Checkoff has a long track record of solid returns for each dollar invested, and continues to use producer dollars wisely for research, education and promotion. Here are a few examples of your Beef Checkoff at work: • The Beef Quality Assurance program training farmers and ranchers on best practices and cattle management techniques to ensure their animals and the environment are cared for within a standard set of guidelines across the U.S. beef industry.

• Product quality research improving beef quality, consistency, value and demand through research of muscle traits and characterization, carcass traits, muscle tenderness and yield, flavor and palatability, and new technologies.

• Nutrition research defending beef’s position in heart healthy diets using a strong foundation of science and

helping consumers discover the benefits of beef to health across the life span.

• Sustainability research providing the tools necessary to share beef’s positive sustainability story with consumers and media.

• The iconic Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® brand bringing beef to life for generations of consumers through traditional advertising, influencer outreach and social media.

• The Masters of Beef Advocacy program bridging the widening chasm between producers and consumers and helping farmers and ranchers share their stories and advocate knowledgeably for the beef industry.

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What’s Cookin’ at the

Missouri Beef House

By Beef House Team

First Impressions In any business, first impressions matter tremendously.

When people are rushed and busy during the Missouri State Fair, they need some way to make quick judgments. Customers will value your sign and business by their appearance. An enticing, well-designed sign will lure them in. A dull, sloppy sign will let them know they can pass by and not miss out. A good, professional sign is the first indicator of the type of relationship your customers will have with you, so we want to make that indicator a positive one.

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So, it was time for a new, sturdy and attractive sign in front of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Beef House. Our challenge was to make sure it complimented the new patio entrance that was designed and constructed in 2016 by LAG Industries. The black pipe fence with the outline of our state along with the MCA logo seemed to be a perfect fit. As you can see from the picture, our hours are posted, as well as the familiar message, “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” Since the sign is double-sided, fairgoers can see who we are no matter which direction they are going. LAG Industries, which is a family-owned and operated custom metal fabrication

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company based in La Monte, built and donated the sign.

The Brackman family expressed their appreciation. “[Thank you] for the opportunity to partner with the Cattlemen on this project. We share a common vision and a continuing commitment to work together for the good of agriculture.”

A BIG THANKS to Bart and Brenda Brackman, Brad and Nicole Brackman, family and employeesyou’re your time, energy, talents and donation…. WE LOVE IT! If you want to know more about LAG Industries, go to lagind.com or call (660) 347-5413.

Thought for the month: “Ring out the old, ring in the new, ring happy bells, the beef’s in the stew. The year is going, let it go.

Ring out the false, ring in the true…. Happy New Year 2022!”

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BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS Cattle and the Environment – Lifelong Partners It is often an untold story, but beef farming and ranching families have led conservation efforts across the U.S. for generations. Today’s farmers and ranchers are strong examples of true conservationists. Beef is more sustainable today than ever. Compared to the 1970’s, the carbon footprint of beef is 16% lower and today’s beef producers use 36% fewer cattle to produce the same amount of beef compared to 40-50 years ago.

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Conservation principles are used at every point in the beef lifecycle, starting with pasture-based cow-calf operations, to producers who feed cattle at feed yards in the U.S. Conservation looks different depending on where you live, but collectively all these efforts have been helping and improving the environment.

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Ecosystem services are benefit’s a society receives from an ecosystem. Specifically, managed grazing supports biodiversity, provides wildlife habitat, enhances carbon sequestration, and contributes to nutrient cycling.

A recent study contracted by the Beef Checkoff using Census of Agriculture data found the economic value of ecosystem services from U.S, beef cattle production was an estimated $24.5 billion annually. This equates to a value of $1,043 per beef cow, illustrating the indispensable nature of these services. These services would likely be lost if grazing land was converted or developed.

Stewards of the Land Farmers and ranchers are dependent on the land and fully appreciate the importance of conserving the resources and benefits these areas offer everyone.

Cattle and Water Use Taking into account all water used from farm to fork, it takes 308 gallons of water for every pound of edible, consumed beef produced in the U.S. Approximately 95 percent of this water used in cattle production is for crop irrigation of crops used for feeding cattle.

Producer’s commitment to their land is highlighted by the fact 91% of U.S. beef cattle operations are familyowned, and 78% of beef producers hope to pass their operations on to future generations. This commitment brings with it a strong sense of pride in the lifestyle, the animals and the land producers operate.

The water cattle use for drinking represents around one percent of the total water used in beef production.

Irrigation practices used by farmers continues to improve, meaning each drop of water is used more efficiently to sustain plants, and less is lost to evaporation or run off.

Pasture ground is found in all states. Grazing is the primary use of about 29% of all U.S. land including grassland, pasture and rangeland. Often, grazing land is not suitable for growing other food products, as it is too rocky, arid, or steep. While some argue that cattle use too much land, they do not consider the invaluable ecosystem services, that grazing cattle provide.

Water used for raising cattle is not “used up”.

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The water cycle, we learned as children, taught us that water percolates into aquifers, runs down streams into lakes and oceans. It evaporates and returns as precipitation, and cattle pastures provide land to absorb and filter this water as it returns to the ecosystem.

Many farms and ranches implement water conservation and environmental efforts including water quality testing, fencing off streams to protect fish habitat and waterways, reclaiming, filtering and reusing water whenever possible, creating man-made irrigation ponds and increasing aeration in nutrient holding lagoons.

According to a national survey 99.8% of all beef producers employ at least one water quality improvement practice recommended by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. In a 2017 survey, 94% of cattlemen and women indicated that protecting natural resources, like water, was a very high priority for them.

Taking care of the land and environment is never complete Everything on Earth requires the use of natural resources like land, energy and water – it’s what we do with those resources that is most important. Today, beef is being produced using fewer resources than ever before.

Cattle are “Upcyclers” Cattle have a unique four-chambered stomach, the largest chamber being the rumen, which helps get nutrients they need from a variety of plants humans don’t consume or can’t digest.

Conservation is never complete; farmers and ranchers will continue to work hard to feed a growing population, while, at the same time, work to reduce water use, care for the land, and protect the environment.

In addition to the grasses cattle eat for most of their lives, they can eat numerous other food byproducts as well. Cattle take items like brewers’ grains, pea pulp, beet tops, and potato peelings and turn those products into nutritious beef. These by-products, or leftovers, are often mixed into feed, along with other grasses or hay, like alfalfa, and grains, like corn. Cattle act as “upcyclers” in our food system by upgrading human inedible material or edible food waste, into high-quality protein and essential micronutrients.

Cattle’s ability to upcycle also helps to reduce landfill waste. In fact, for every 100 pounds of human food produced from crops, there are 37 pounds of plant leftovers produced, which cattle can upcycle into protein, micro-nutrients and other important products.

Additionally, given that municipal solid waste landfills accounted for 14% of methane emissions in the U.S. in 2017, cattle are indirectly helping to reduce landfill methane emissions through the consumption of edible food waste.

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CattleFax Family Mourns Loss of Topper Thorpe Source: CattleFax CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Dec. 8, 2021) – CattleFax is mourning the loss of Topper Thorpe of Gila, N.M., who passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Thorpe moved to Denver in 1968 to work for CattleFax as one of the first two employees of the startup company.

He worked as CattleFax’s General Manager/CEO for more than 30 years, during which time CattleFax grew to become the nation’s premier market information, analysis, research, and education service owned by cattle producers and feeders.

“Topper was an incredible friend and mentor and his visionary leadership helped shape the beef and cattle industry,” said Randy Blach, CattleFax CEO. N M

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Thorpe helped pioneer a database of designed to help CattleFax members make marketbased decisions for their operations by providing more accurate, and timely, industry-wide forecasting tools than were available anywhere else. He spent years traveling across the country speaking to cattle producers, feeders and associations sharing information and forecasts about the cattle market. He became known for giving detailed speeches about the market without using any notes and in a way that was straightforward and easy to understand.

After retiring from CattleFax, Thorpe spent his time farming and serving his community. He volunteered tirelessly for 20 years to ensure that water rights for

agricultural and local entities were allowed to be put to beneficial use and protected for future generations, specifically for the Gila/San Francisco water system and throughout the state of New Mexico. Thorpe was appointed as a Commissioner on the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission, and during the years he served on this Commission, strived to be the voice for agriculture and local entities in New Mexico.

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Hickory County Cattlemen The November 13 meeting for the Hickory County Cattlemen’s Association was called to order at 6:31 p.m. Carl Button led the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation. The meal consisted of chili and dessert, which was provided by Ginger Culbertson and members of the Cattlemen’s. A total of $460 was donated to Hickory County’s Shop With a Cop Program. The Cornerstone Heifer Applications are ready and will be dispersed to the county schools, and tickets for the items that will be raffled will be provided at the December

Carl Button, left, spoke with Region 6 Vice President of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Warren Love, right, who discussed important topics in the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

Carl Button, left, handing the $460 raised for Hickory County’s Shop With a Cop program to Sheriff Greg Burke, right.

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Gavin Hutchinson, the speaker of the evening, spoke to members of the Cattlemen’s about Hometown Crop Solutions.

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meeting. Warren Love, the Region 6 Vice President of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, spoke about cattle prices and the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention, held on January 7-9 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Gavin Hutchinson was the sponsor of the evening and spoke about Hometown Crop Solutions, an insurance and brokerage company.

With a thank you to the approximately 60 members in attendance for the meal, Carl adjourned the meeting.

Southwest Missouri Cattlemen The Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association held their Annual Meeting and Foundation Auction on December 4 at the new University of Missouri Southwest Research, Education and Extension Center near Mt. Vernon.

Around 215 people attended and enjoyed an excellent smoked brisket meal from Cloud’s Meats, Carthage.

Summar Boggs, Miller, and Krista Marion, Wentworth, provided the sides and desserts.

The business meeting was short. Board members selected are Dr. Adam McGee, Ash Grove; Russell Marion, Pierce City; and Jordan Ulrich, Arcola.

Scynthia Schnake will continue as president, Nathan Isakson as vice-president, and Stephanie Fizette as secretary-treasurer.

A portion of the crowd at the Cattlemen’s Auction.

The highlight of the evening was the auction. Jackie Moore was the auctioneer and kept the pace lively and the bidders on their toes. A special anonymous addition to the auction was an AR-15 rifle that was sold three times and raised $16,500 for Chuck Daniel, a longtime member of the association who has been fighting cancer since August. During the regular auction, around $20,000 was raised. Items auctioned varied from feed, vet supplies, collector cars, semen, market hog, AI arm service, fencing, pies and other baked goods. There was also a number of silent auction items that added to the overall fun and total.

Chuck Daniel’s granddaughter proudly holds an item she made to auction for him.

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Bates County Cattlemen The December meeting of the Bates County Cattlemen’s Association was held Tuesday, December 14, at the Bates County Elks Lodge. President Ryan Grimes opened up the evening with Dr. Curtis Long providing the prayer. A wonderful meal catered by Linda Howard was enjoyed by all.

The program for the evening and dinner sponsorship was provided by Bud Mareth of Purina and Adam Warren of Zinpro. Adam provided information regarding Zinpro trace minerals and the importance of trace minerals in cattle. He discussed some of the scientific research put into place by Zinpro regarding the effects of stress on cattle and the importance of trace minerals in rebounding from stressful situations. He discussed how Zinpro minerals are available through multiple sources, such as Purina feeds, but then moved on to present their latest product, Profusion. Profusion is a new drench liquid that is working to provide a direct dose of trace minerals in times when the immune system needs them the most.

A group of young ladies representing the Missouri State University Cattlemen’s Association was in attendance, providing some insight into their chapter, the projects they have been working on and some of their upcoming events. They are planning to be at the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention at Margaritaville in January where they will be available to speak on behalf of their chapter. They are also planning to send delegation to the National Cattle Industry Convention, as it is always an eye-opening event for some of their newer members.

A donation to assist with paying for their trip was made by the Bates County Cattlemen’s Association.

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Community service is always important to the members of the Bates County Cattlemen’s. We will be cooking and serving once again for the Community Café in March and September of 2022. The Community Café is an opportunity to help give back to some of the residents of Bates County by partnering with others to provide a meal, as well as a place to gather in fellowship

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Members of the Association discussed and decided to reward one of our hardest working members, Mr. Gary Morrow. Gary is always on top of any event we might have throughout the community, making trips to the city to purchase supplies, putting menus together and being the first there to set up and get started. All we have to do is mention that we may be cooking for an event at some location on a given date, and Gary will take care of the details. We knew he wouldn’t have been willing to take anything for his efforts, so it made it all that much easier to make this happen since he just happened to miss this particular meeting. We truly appreciate Gary’s efforts in helping with the success of the Association.

Thanks to all who were in attendance. Our next meeting will take place on the January11, with the location to be announced later. We hope to see you all there!

Cole County Cattlemen It was a week before Christmas and down AA road came a clatter of seven pickup trucks with trailers loaded with hay to deliver to friends Chris and Jamie Eiken and family, members of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and affiliate Cole County Cattlemen’s Association, and their children members of the Cole County Junior Cattlemen.

A hay barn located on a nearby uncle’s farm was set on fire by a grinch, and all stored hay was lost.

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and ranchers of Cole County Cattlemen. They were delivered not by Dasher and Dancer, nor Rudolph, but

by Troy, Carson and Katie Roling; Jon and Howard Woehrer; Rado Popp; Jason, Taylor and Dylan Miller; Scott and Jill Schroeder; Paul Junkans; and led by Ed and Judy Ehrhardt. Carson and Katie Roling, and Taylor Miller are also members of the Cole County Junior Cattlemen.

The family was shocked as the trailers were unloaded and drove out of sight. Merry Christmas to the Cole County Cattlemen who so shared their bounty tonight.

Newton McDonald County Cattlemen The Newton McDonald County Cattlemen’s Association recently honored long-time association secretary, Warren Townsend, with a surprise breakfast and presentation of a plaque to honor his contributions to the group over the years. Townsend elected to retire from the position following a recent illness. Nick Neece, a former president of the chapter, noted that Warren “…really brought professionalism to the office”.

Townsend, who raises Charolais and Hereford cattle near Splitlog, Missouri, spent a 42-year career divided between work for the State of Arkansas and the WalMart Central Office. In the process, he and his wife, Debbie, raised five boys and benefitted from farm life.

Townsend shared with local media attending the breakfast his belief in, and appreciation for farm organizations, noting the things he learned from caring for animals when he was growing up around the farm and the pleasure he got from showing animals at the county fairs. He pointed out how much discipline is required when you are showing animals and cited this as a reason his family has always supported FFA, 4-H and the like.

He outlined his pride in the good programs supported by the Newton McDonald County Cattlemen, including the Cash Moore Foundation, helping children in need from the area and the Association’s annual calf auction that raises funds to support the Crowder Aggies and their international travel program. He noted the value of the organization as members are willing to mentor younger or new producers and the tips he has gotten over the years from the worthwhile speakers who address farm and ranch topics.

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The Association will miss the leadership and professionalism exhibited by Warren in his official capacity, but members look forward to his continued mentoring as current leaders follow his example.

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Douglas / Wright County Cattlemen The Douglas/Wright County Cattlemen’s Association and surrounding area cattlemen met on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 6 pm at the Wright County Livestock Auction Barn in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to host Mr. Corbitt Wall of Feeder Flash. Ninety-four people attended as WCLA sponsored the meal provided

by Miller’s Grill of Houston, Missouri.

On December 14, 2021, the Douglas/Wright County Cattlemen’s Association held their year-end meeting at 6 p.m. at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Mountain Grove.

Seventy-five members were in attendance.

Wright County Regional Director Ron Wright called the meeting to order and asked a blessing on the meal.

A treasury report was given, and Ron announced the new officer candidates for the upcoming year. A motion, second and unanimous vote from the group were made to accept the new board members as presented.

Ernie Ehlers presented the scholarship participants and announced Chloe Lemons as the winner. Emma Uhing was chosen as second and Baylan Alexander third.

Chloe received a steer purchased by the Douglas/Wright County Cattlemen’s Association, will be shown at the Tri-County Fair in 2022 and sold in the auction at the fair. Chloe will receive $1,000 or half of what the steer raises, whichever is greater, in the form of a scholarship to the educational institution for higher education of her choice.

Douglas / Wright County Cattlemen’s Essay Contest winner, Chloe Lemons, with her steer purchased from C Bar C Ranch in Mountain Grove, Missouri.

The Douglas/Wright County Cattlemen’s January Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Shetlers in Mountain Grove. Joplin Regional Stockyards will sponsor the meeting. All cattlemen in the area are invited and encouraged to attend.

Barton County Barton County Cattlemen met December 14, 2021, at the Thiebaud meeting room in Lamar, Missouri.

Brett Faubion, president, opened the meeting. Rex Frieden offered a prayer.

A brisket meal sponsored by Show Me Wagyu Partners was enjoyed by the cattlemen. The meal was prepared

by Scott Nolting.

Daryl Kentner reported on the need to increase the amount of beef in school meals. Cattlemen are encouraged to donate one of their herd to the program.

Daryl has arranged for dates next fall to have meat processed. OPAA, who prepares the school meals, has agreed to pay for processing of the donated meat.

Anyone able to donate or who has questions should contact Daryl.

Our next Barton County Cattlemen’s meeting will be January 11, 2022, at Theibaud meeting rooms.

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Matt Poindexter and Bill Lane presented a program about ear tags with radio frequency tracking called Livestock Lens. The ear tags, made in Missouri, can be used to track entered data and associate it with each animal. For example, as cattle move through the chute, the number of that animal is “read” by the system. If integrated with scales, it can read and record that animal’s weight. If a vaccination is entered in the data, it can be automatically recorded for each animal going through the chute. Feeding, daily weight gain, medications, marbling score and more can be tracked individually. The system can be set up to track and count each animal as you drive through the pasture. It’s a quick method of counting the herd and will list any animal’s number not found. Backgrounders, feedlots and packers are requesting this data. A cow’s individual calves can be tracked with average daily weight gain, cost of feed, medications, etc. This, along with the bull’s name, can be useful in selection for future breeding or culling. Their website is www.livestocklens.com for more information.

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Franklin County Cattlemen Fall has flown by and Christmas is upon us. The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association usually starts the Christmas season off by hosting our annual banquet for all our members. With having to cancel last year due to COVID, the members we’re excited to be attending the annual banquet. They were all treated to a 10-ounce ribeye steak dinner served by the board members who did the grilling and ladies who assisted with serving the wonderful sides. Thanks to all who donated the delicious Christmas cookies. Our guest speakers were MCA President Patty Wood and Executive VP Mike Deering.

The group was also informed of the latest info on MBIC

by Mark Russell. He discussed the MoBeef for MoKids program and the logistics regarding that program for our school children.

Bill McClaren touched base on his role serving NCBA and his gratitude to our local farmers for producing some of the finest beef in the state. He also touched base on the future new slaughter plant near our area and the future for producers.

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Our Franklin County Beef Queen, Miss Madi Ridder, gave a talk about herself and her family farming operation.

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Attendance prizes were handed out and the 50/50 drawing winner announced. Everyone enjoyed the silent auction and bought Christmas presents as they helped raise money for our scholarship fund. The auction raised $3,500. Thanks to all the members who participated. We wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

South Central Cattlemen The South Central Cattlemen have been busy during the months of November and December! On November 10, we had the kick-off for MoBeef Kids at Willow Springs Schools. Approximately 1,000 students from grades K-12 were treated to Tacos made from Wayne and Karen Nichols’ beef. The beef received rave reviews from all who had tacos that day. The Willow Springs High School FFA officers led beef related activities with K-4 grades, and gave a presentation with a Q & A on the importance of beef in our diets to grades 5-8. All in all, the event was a great success. We will be participating in the MoBeef Kids program in January/ February.

On December 2, we had our monthly meeting of the South Central Cattlemen’s Association (SCCA) at the Howell County Extension office in West Plains, Missouri. The meeting was catered by Snider’s BBQ of West Plains. Member Dan Corman of Corman Charlois sponsored the meal. SCCA President Janet Crow opened the meeting. Elizabeth Picking read the minutes from the last meeting. Jennifer Poor gave the financial report. Wayne Nichols motioned to accept the minutes and financial report. Barry Slayton seconded the motion. We had over 90 members & guests present.

MoBeef Kids program kick-off.

Jennifer Poor reported to the group about the 2021 Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College program. She discussed the sessions that she took part in during this past year. She also encouraged anyone who is interested to talk to her about applying for the 2022 sessions.

Janet Crow discussed upcoming policies that MCA is watching and encouraged members to look into them as well. She then asked for volunteers/nominations for the Nominating Committee for 2022 officers.

Jay Holmes of NextGen Cattle & Missouri Prime Beef Packers spoke to the group about their Show Me Beef program and what they require for the program.

Currently they are processing 350-400 head per day.

Once fully staffed, their goal is to be able to process 500+ head per day. He mentioned that he will come out to your farm to evaluate your cattle for their Show Me Beef program. Show Me Beef is currently offered at Ramey/Price Cutter stores in Missouri and will soon be available at Dierbergs. Jay then opened the meeting up to questions from the group.

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Survey Finds Missouri Land Values Increased Across the Board in 2021 Source: Agricultural Business and Policy Extension University of Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. – Landowners who purchased Missouri property in 2021 paid more for land than buyers who purchased land in 2020, according to the latest Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey report from University of Missouri Extension.

Agricultural economist Ray Massey, who led the survey, projects the upswing in land values will continue. He says higher land values will result in higher cash rental rates. Higher land values may also lead to an increase in the tax base, allowing communities to collect more revenue.

Conducted in September 2021, the land values survey collected responses from 88 Missouri lenders, farmers, rural appraisers and others familiar with Missouri land values. Values for cropland, pasture, timberland and hunting/recreational land all increased from 2020 to 2021.

Cropland and Pasture Values The value of good nonirrigated Missouri cropland averaged $6,326 per acre in 2021 — an increase of 14% relative to 2020. Between 2017 and 2020, values for this cropland category annually increased 4.3% on average.

Values per acre averaged $4,877 in 2017, and good nonirrigated cropland values increased by $1,449 per acre since then.

The state’s irrigated cropland averaged $7,132 per acre in 2021, an 11% increase from 2020. The survey first included irrigated cropland in 2018. At the time, values per acre averaged $5,514. Since then, irrigated cropland values have increased by $1,618 per acre.

Pastureland values were reported as a state average of $3,781 per acre. Compared with 2020, values grew by 12% in 2021. Between 2017 and 2021, the average value for pastureland increased by $865 per acre.

Massey says several factors have driven cropland and pasture value changes, including high commodity prices, low interest rates and proximity to urban areas.

In recent years, strong farm revenue contributed to increasing cropland values.

“If people have money in their pocket, they are willing to buy land, and they will pay more for it,” Massey says.

Timberland and Hunting/recreational Land Values Land used for timber or hunting and recreation also increased in value in 2021. Missouri tracts used for hunting or recreation averaged $3,162 per acre in 2021 — an 18% year-over-year change. Values per acre averaged $2,048 in 2017, and they increased by $1,114 per acre in the past five years.

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In 2021, Missouri timberland values averaged $3,070 per acre, which was 17% higher than 2020 values.

Values per acre in 2017 averaged $2,012. Since then, timberland values have grown by $1,058 per acre.

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According to Massey, the value of timberland or hunting land rose as commodity prices and investment earnings increased in 2020. For example, out-of-town investors who earn positive returns on their investments are able to purchase land for recreational purposes.

For more 2021 land values survey results, including regional breakdowns for Missouri land values, go to muext.us/LandValues to access the full report.

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MU Extension to Hold Two-day Feedlot School in Trenton Source: University of Missouri Extension TRENTON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will hold a feedlot school Jan. 13-14, 2022, at North Central Missouri College in Trenton.

MU Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey says MU Extension specialists will tell the “ins and outs of feeding cattle in Missouri.” There is renewed interest in feedlots due to new packing plants being built in and around Missouri, he says.

Although Missouri ranks third nationally in beef inventory, it has not supported feedlots in the past, Bailey says. This means revenue generated by Missouri’s large cattle industry goes out of state.

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At the event, Bailey will cover results of a recent USDAfunded feedlot project at MU’s Thompson Research Center, which is known for its long-standing breeding program of Angus cattle chosen for growth and carcass genetics. “Cattle performed exceptionally in the first year of our project, garnering $76 per head in premiums at harvest and $125-$180 per head in income over the costs associated with feeding,” he says.

Producers attending the feedlot school will tour three local confinement feeding facilities and see different scales of operation. “We are feeding one to two loads of feedlot cattle at MU Thompson,” Bailey says. “Other operations we will tour are larger and more diverse, including feeding cull cows.”

Other topics include why producers should feed cattle in Missouri, performance expectations, financing a confinement feeding facility, insurance and risk management, feeding cull cows, diet formulation, bunk management, feeding technologies and a feed mixing demonstration.

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Grit is Future Critical Mindest seperates abundance thinkers.

Source: American Hereford Association KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “Think about where you grew up and then be thankful that God gave that to you because it probably set your mind differently than so many people,” said Tom Field, Paul Engler chair of agribusiness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “If you live in an agricultural world, you get a chance to see horizons that the average person doesn’t get a chance to see.”

Such a view fosters what Field terms an abundance mindset; for example, being able to see past a drought rather than focus on it. Scarcity thinkers only stare at the parched ground in front of them.

“You are abundance thinkers,” Field said. “You have always been abundance thinkers because you don’t know another way.”

Field was speaking to members of the American Hereford Association (AHA), guests and allied industry partners during an educational forum at the organization’s Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, October 22, 2021.

Coming out of the pandemic, when some hunkered in place and others kept going, he believes having and creating an abundance mindset will say much about the future of the United States.

Sociologists use the term VUCA to describe the environment, according to Field. VUCA stands for volatile, uncertain times filled with chaos and ambiguity.

Pointing to the National Junior Hereford Association board members in attendance, he continued, “They have never lived during a time that wasn’t a VUCA time. They’ve lived with uncertainty their entire lives.”

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Tom Field, Ph.D., discusses grit with attendees at the American Hereford Association Annual Membership Meeting and Conference.

That takes grit.

“Grit is the dogged pursuit of what we care deeply about, that with meaning and purpose,” Field explained, sharing a dictionary definition. “Not everybody in the world has grit. Our job as blue collar professionals is to absolutely advocate for the demonstration and creation of grit in the next generation, for if we fail this, the republic will fail.”

Grabbing the future Field and Kevin Ochsner, Agcellerate president, are facilitating the next AHA strategic planning process.

“You’re undertaking a strategic initiative as an organization, and as you think about that, it’s important to remember this quote from management consultant, Tom Peters: ‘From innovation to execution and customer connections, our internal barriers, not our competitor’s cleverness, are the principle impediments to superior performance’” Field said. “We want to grow a business. We don’t ignore the competition, but it’s our own mindset that separates us from growth and stagnation. Talent is part of the foundation. You can’t ignore some level of skill and ability, but at the end of the day, success comes from one thing — the ability to stick with the process, stick with the fight, do the work when it’s easy and when it’s hard.”

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Natural Disasters Resources Source: NCBA Our hearts and prayers go out to all the farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by natural disasters across the U.S. Below are resources for the recent weather incidents affecting cattlemen and women.

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Tornadoes: Kentucky 1. You can donate to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation. All donations will be used to help our local producers in need of farm supplies. These donations can be made by: • Calling 859-278-0899 • Through Paypal.

• By mail at KY Cattlemen’s Foundation - Attn: Tornado Relief, 176 Pasadena Drive Suite 4 Lexington, KY 40503 2. Materials – If you would like to donate materials, coordinate with the Hardin County Extension Office.

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You can call the Hardin County Extension office at 270765-4121 or drop things off at: 111 Opportunity Way Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Tennessee Tennessee Farm Bureau established a fund to help farmers and ranchers who incurred damage to homes, farms or personal property.

Wildfires: Kansas KLA and the Kansas Livestock Foundation will be assisting ranchers affected by fires and high winds across the state of Kansas Dec. 15. To provide monetary donations use the website: https://www.kla.org/affiliates/ kansas-livestock-foundation/donations. Donations may be tax deductible and 100% of all donations will be distributed to producers impacted by the weather event.

For additional information and ways to assist visit ncba. org/producers/disaster-relief-resources.

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Georgia Louise Green Richter Georgia Louise Green Richter, 89, of LaGrange MO, died at 6:45 pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born on July 10, 1932 in St. Patrick MO. Georgia was the daughter of Harry Michael Patrick Logsdon and Hilda Elizabeth Ellison Logsdon. Georgia attended LaGrange High School, Class of 1950.

Georgia was a member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church and the St. Mary’s Altar Society, in LaGrange MO. She was very strong in her faith and relied on her faith throughout her life. She served her community volunteering for many organizations. She was a member of the Blessing Hospital Auxiliary, volunteering in the Tea Room for 25 years. She was a member and officer of the Lewis County Nursing Home Auxiliary and the LaGrange Medical Clinic Board. She was also a member of the Missouri CattleWomen’s Association.

Family and friends delighted in her cooking and never left her table hungry. Georgia had many hobbies gardening, flowers, sewing, needle point and jig saw puzzles later in life.

Georgia married Boyce Lovelace Green on June 30, 1950. They had three daughters, Penny, Shirley & Becky. Georgia and Lovelace farmed together in the Durgens Creek bottoms, where they cultivated many lifelong friends. She lost Lovelace on February 24, 1977.

They celebrated 26 wonderful years together.

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Georgia married Bob W. Richter on November 10, 1978. They lived just outside LaGrange MO on a hilltop with a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River bottoms and the lights of Quincy. They traveled throughout the West establishing many good friendships through the National & Missouri Cattlemen’s

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organizations. Their journeys were many miles but in short spans of time. They celebrated 41 wonderful years together until his passing on November 23, 2019.

Georgia is survived by 2 daughters Shirley Green (Steve Kaylor) of LaGrange MO, Becky Briddle (Daniel Briddle) of Quincy IL and Son-In-Law Jeff Norton of Hull IL; 3 Grand Children J. Ryan Norton (Melissa) of Payson IL, Rachel Killam (Dane Killam) of Quincy IL, and Brennan Briddle of Quincy IL; 5 Great Grandchildren; Gwen, Jace and Elle Norton; and John and Ben Killam. Georgia is also survived by two brothers, Danny (Sharon) Logsdon and Jerry (Patty) Logsdon; Sister-In-Law Vera Logsdon and many nieces and nephews.

Georgia was preceded in death by her daughter, Penny Norton; her spouses, Lovelace Green and Bob Richter; her parents, Harry and Hilda Logsdon; her sisters and brother in-laws; Mary Jean Schroeder (William Schroeder), Patsy Johnston (Darrell Johnston): her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry Michael Patrick “Mickey” Logsdon Jr. (Marilyn Logsdon), James Logsdon (Dorothy Logsdon), Ronald Logsdon and David Logsdon.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, December 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, with Fr. James Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Mark’s Cemetery in La Grange, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation in support of Nursing Education or St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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Southwest Missouri Spring Forage Conference Source: USDA The 38th Annual Southwest Missouri Spring Forage Conference will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., in Springfield, Missouri.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Corbitt Wall.

Corbitt is a native of eastern New Mexico and Western Texas and currently lives in Canyon, Texas. He is a commercial cattle manager and livestock marketing analyst for DV Auction. Corbitt received a bachelor’s degree in Agri-business and Economics plus a master’s degree in Agriculture from West Texas A&M University.

One of his many passions is livestock auctioneering which he has done for the past 25 years. Mr. Wall also hosts a daily news production called the “Feeder Flash”.

During the noon luncheon he will speak on the state of the industry and where we are headed.

The conference will also feature several breakout sessions. Topics include limiting feed costs, summer

stockpiled fescue, johnsongrass, multi-species grazing, estate planning and capital gains, soil health, stocker operations as an alternative to cow/calf, warm season grasses, regenerative ranching, managing soil fertility in times of high prices, sorghum sudan, marketing local beef, and small ruminant health management.

A large trade show will also be held in conjunction with the conference. Agricultural businesses and organizations will have exhibits and representatives available to discuss their products and services. If interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, contact Nathan Witt at 417-451-1007 ext.3.

Conference check-in begins at 8 a.m., with sessions running from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A banquet luncheon is included with the registration. The cost is $45 per person if registered by February 14th, 2022. After February 14th, the cost is $55 (if space is available). Participants can find more information about the conference and register online at www. springforageconference.com. Contact the Laclede County SWCD office at 417-532-6305, ext.101 for additional questions.

Kingsville Livestock Auction Kingsville, Missouri Hwy. 58 • 45 Miles SE of Kansas City, MO

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Special Cow & Bull Sale Saturday • January 22 • 11:00 a.m.

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Cattle Sale Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

For information call Rick or Jeremy Anstine

816-597-3331 or 816-732-6070

Visit our website kingsvillelivestock.com or E-mail us at: kingsville@earthlink.net

Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls & Females Specializing in Balancers® for the Modern Rancher Ertel Cattle Company • 660-234-5265 26694 Anchor Way • Greentop, MO 63546 www.ertelcattle.com • gertel@ertelcattle.com

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! It’s a new year full of new beginnings and opportunities. New legislation is being filed. New ideas are flooding Jefferson City. Hope and optimism… well… wait.

We aren’t as optimistic as some may be for the upcoming 2022 legislative session. Unreconciled issues from the 2021 session remain prevalent. The entire House and half of the Senate are up for election/re-election later this year. Six Republican state senators already have declared candidacies for other offices, which may create unusual floor maneuverings. The list continues.

Bill filing began in December. We have seen a variety of partisan bills filed concerning critical race theory, abortion legislation in line with Texas and Mississippi laws, miscellaneous election law modifications, and various bans on vaccine or testing mandates in the private sector.

Two supplemental budgets will be prioritized this year, and Congressional, Senate, and House redistricting must be finalized prior to spring candidate filings. All of this only exacerbates what is already expected to be a contentious legislative session where legislators will be looking to tout their conservative or liberal bonafides to voters.

So, where does that leave us? Damage control, defense and triage. While we will work to advance MCA priorities, we will undoubtedly be plagued by problematic legislation or collateral damage stemming from unresolved partisan or personal issues.

This legislative reality got us thinking about our business tagline. Some of you have seen it on our koozies. Some of you may have been offended. Some of you have laughed.

This year exemplifies it perfectly – The people you pay to protect you from the people you elect.

We often are asked what we do. We vary in our answers depending on who asks or the experiences of the day when asked. We count, we build relationships, we sell issues and ideas, we fight, and so on.

One evening, we were discussing our business, what we do and how we do it. It was then Cooper suggested that we are paid to protect people from those they elect. I found that a strange sentiment coming from a former elected official.

After a few cocktails and several laughs, we decided that should be our slogan. While we adopted it a bit jokingly, perhaps it was foreshadowing for this exact year.

We aren’t certain what the next five months will hold.

Though, we will be here, every day, fighting for you. And, who knows? Opportunity typically presents itself even in the worse circumstances.

As we wait for that opportunity, hold on tightly friends.

This is likely going to be a bumpy ride!

Nancy and Cooper

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SALE CALENDAR Jan. 20 Jan. 22 Jan. 28 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 18

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Williams & Williams Real Estate Auction of a Kansas Feedlot, Hayes, KS Nichols Farms Sale, Bridgewater, IA Drake Simmental Bull and Female Sale, Centerville, IA Cow Camp Spring Bull Sale, Lost Springs, KS Loonan Stock Farm Sale, Corning, IA J&N Black Hereford Sale, Leavenworth, KS Genetic Power Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Galaxy Beef Production Sale, Macon, MO Byergo Angus Sale, Savannah, MO Jamison Herefords Bull Sale, Quinter, KS

Feb. 26 Feb. 27 March 4 March 5 March 5 March 5 March 12 March 12 March 12 March 12

Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO 65th 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 Sampson Annual Bull Sale, Kirksville, MO Flickerwood Angus Sale, Jackson MO Wright Charolais Bull Sale, Kearney, MO Express Honor Roll Sale, Yukon, OK

MBC Classified The MBC Classified column appears monthly. Classified advertising is only 50¢ a word. Send your check with your ad to Missouri Beef Cattleman, 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, Mo 65201. Deadline 15th of month before an issue.

“REESE” DISC MOWERS, CADDY V-RAKES, “REESE” TUBE-LINE BALE WRAPPER, AITCHISON DRILLS, SELF-UNLOADING HAY TRAILERS, HEAVY DUTY BALE AND MINERAL FEEDERS, FEED BUNKS, BALE SPIKES, CONTINUOUS FENCING, COMPLETE CORRAL SYSTEMS, INSTALLATION AVAILABLE: Tigerco Distributing Co. 660-645-2212, 800-432-4020 or www.tigercoinc.com.

BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS SINCE 1993: Calving Ease, Attractive, Athletic, Sound Footed and Docile.

We Deliver. Mike Williams, Higginsville, 816-797-5450

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March 12 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Sale, West Plains, MO March 12 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO March 16 Valley Oaks Spring Sale, Lone Jack, MO March 17 Henke Farms Sale, Salisbury, MO March 18 Marshall & Fenner Farms Sale, Boonville, MO March 19 Pinegar Annual Herdbuilder XXVIII Sale, Springfield, MO March 19 Falling Timber Farm Sale, Marthasville, MO March 19 Aschermann Charolais Bull Sale, Carthage, MO March 19 Brinkley Angus Ranch Sale, Green City, MO March 19 Mississippi Valley Angus Sale, Palmyra, MO March 20 Briarwood Angus Farms Spring Sale, Butler, MO March 21 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale, Nevada, MO March 22 Ferguson Angus Sale, Agra, KS March 26 Arkansas Bull Sale & Commercial Female Sale, Heber Springs, AR March 26 Worthington Angus Sale, Dadeville, MO March 26 Soaring Eagle Farms Bull Sale, Springfield, MO March 26 8 Story Farms 4th Annual Production Sale, Gallatin, MO March 26 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO April 2 Ridder Farms Sale, Hermann, MO April 7 Hunter Angus Sale Fair Grove, MO April 1 Meyer Cattle Co. Sale Bowling Green, MO April 2 Four State Angus Association Sale Springfield, MO

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Advertiser Index

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American Angus Association................................ 49 Buffalo Livestock Market...................................... 38 Callaway Livestock Center Inc............................. 35 Classified............................................................... 65 Clearwater Farm................................................... 37 Coon Angus Ranch............................................... 37 Cow Camp Ranch Sale........................................ 13 Drake Simmentals................................................. 50 Durham Simmental Farms................................... 24 Ertell Cattle Company.......................................... 54 F&T Livestock Market.......................................... 16 FCS of Missouri.................................................... 68 Ferguson Sale........................................................ 31 Frank and Hazelrigg Angus.................................. 37 Friday - Cartoon................................................... 64 Galaxy Beef LLC.................................................. 37 Genetic Power Sale............................................... 39 Gerloff Farms........................................................ 37 Green’s Welding & Sales....................................... 29 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus.................................... 37 HydraBed.............................................................. 17 J&N Black Herefords............................................. 47 Jamison Hereford Sale.......................................... 41 Jim’s Motors.......................................................... 32 Joplin Regional Stockyards..................................... 3 Kingsville Livestock Auction................................ 54 Kranjec Valley Angus Farma................................ 37 KT Farms.............................................................. 24 Loonan Stock Farm Sale....................................... 27 Lucas Cattle Co.................................................... 24 Marshall & Fenner Farms..................................... 37 MCA - County Leadership Conference................ 56 MCA - Liability Signs........................................... 62 MCA - Membership Form.................................... 61 MCA - Presidents Council.................................... 59 McBee Cattle Co................................................... 38 MCLC................................................................... 48 McPherson Concrete Products.............................. 65 Mead Cattle Co..................................................... 45

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Mead Farms.......................................................... 37 Merck Animal Health........................................... 57 Merry Meadows Simmental................................. 24 MFA ..................................................................... 51 Mike Williams....................................................... 40 Missouri Angus Association.................................. 37 Missouri Angus Breeders...................................... 37 Missouri Beef Industry Council............................ 21 Missouri Beef Cattleman...................................... 63 Missouri Simmental Association........................... 24 Missouri Simmental Breeders............................... 24 Nichols Farms Sale................................................ 67 Ory’s 07 Red Angus.............................................. 20 Oval F Ranch....................................................... 24 Ozark Farm & Neighbor....................................... 55 Parkhurst................................................................. 7 Pinegar Limousin Sale.......................................... 25 RLE Simmental.................................................... 24 Sampson Cattle Co............................................... 37 Seedstock Plus....................................................... 19 Sellers Feedlot....................................................... 30 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle Simmental................ 24 Slayton Farms....................................................... 24 South Central Regional Stockyards...................... 28 Square B Ranch/Quality Beef.............................. 37 Steaks Alive........................................................... 24 Superior Steel Sales............................................... 46 Sydenstricker Genetics.......................................... 37 Touchstone Energy................................................ 53 Valley Oaks Angus................................................ 37 Valley Oaks Angus/Valley Oaks Meats................ 15 Weiker Angus Ranch............................................ 37 Westway Feeds........................................................ 9 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate........................... 40 Wheeler Livestock Market.................................... 34 Williams and Williams......................................... 36 Y-Tex....................................................................... 2 Zeitlow - Ritchie Waterers..................................... 26