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BEEF CATTLEMAN

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSOURI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Beef, It’s What’s For Thanksgiving Shorthorn Highlight: • Life’s Too Short, Love Your Cattle • MSA: Family Friendly & MO Made • ASA: Mitigating Feedlot Risk

November 2026

CONTENTS

November 2026

FEATURES 29 Beef, It’s What’s For Thanksgiving 32

Management Strategies to Maximize Reproduction in Postpardum Beef Cows

Grazing Outside the Pasture: Cover Crop Grazing in Missouri

Life’s Too Short, Love Your Cattle

MEMBER NEWS 6 Association Update 20 Beef Checkoff News 38 County News Beef, It’s What’s For Thanksgiving

Too Short, 44 Life’s Love Your Cattle

COLUMNS President Perspective 8 MCA Looking Ahead: Leadership, Learning, and Convention Season

Corner 10 CattleWomen’s Happy Thanksgiving!! Talk: Mike Deering 12 Straight Battle Tested. Member Driven. The Future is Yours Range Report 14 Regional Jeff Reed Profile 16 Member The Heart Behind the Herd

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Next Generation of Cattlemen 18 The Junior Profile

Update 68 Capitol Showing Up Cover photo by Cole Hunter

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

MISSOURI

BEEF CATTLEMAN

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSOURI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Volume 55 - Issue 11 (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 816-210-7713 • E-mail: mobeef@sbcglobal.net

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

Mike Deering, Executive Vice President - Ext 230 mike@mocattle.com Addie Buschjost, Manager of Membership Ext 231 • addie@mocattle.com Sally Schmidt, Manager of Communications and Marketing – Ext 235 • sally@mocattle.com Lisa Stockhorst, Manager of Operations and Strategic Solutions – Ext 234 • lisa@mocattle.com

Missouri’s CattleWomen

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Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation www.mocattlemenfoundation.org

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New MCA Members

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Shorthorn Highlight: • Life’s Too Short, Love Your Cattle • MSA: Family Friendly & MO Made • ASA: Mitigating Feedlot Risk MU Extension News

MCA Policy Questionnaire

Sale Reports

Missouri Beef Cattleman, (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 01923056) 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

2026 MCA Regional Vice Presidents

Region 1: Ethan McNeill, 325 McMurry St. Paris, MO 65275 636-544-9943 Region 2: Blake McDonald, 250 Clonts Rd. Sullivan, MO 63080 • 573-205-7914 Region 3: Danny Ross, 5514 Gaston Rd Eunice, MO 65468 • 417-932-4964 Region 4: Dale Buhman, 3751 SW Taylor Rd. Clarksdale, MO 64430 • 816-244-9249 Region 5: David Wolfe, 7761 Mount Vernon Rd Pilot Grove, MO 65276 • 660-834-3232 Region 6: Warren Love, 8381 NE Hwy ZZ Osceola, MO 64776 • 417-830-1950 Region 7: Nathan Isakson, 20706 Lawerence 2022 Everton, MO 65646 • 573-578-2518 Director At-Large: Stephanie Gable, 5622 State Hwy E Oak Ridge, MO 63769 • 573-256-3279

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2026 MCA Officers

Anita Vanderwert, President 573-808-3000 • 620 State Route P, Fayette, MO 65248 Deb Thummel, President-Elect 660-541-2606 • 12601 Hwy. 46, Sheridan, MO 64486 Alex Haun, Vice President 816-345-0005 • 1031 SW 600 Rd., Holden, MO 64040 Vance Keaton, Treasurer 417-825-4853 • 5863 W. State Hwy 76, Anderson, MO 64831 Chris Cloud, Secretary 417-358-8459 • 7825 CL 173, Carthage MO 64836 Jeff Reed, Past MCA President 903-279-8360 • P.O. Box 35, Williamsville, MO 63967

Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show

We are just a few short months away from the Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. Cattle producers and industry partners from across the state will gather to discuss policy, learn about new technologies, catch up with old friends and see some new faces along the way. The theme for this year is “Thriving in an Evolving Market”, as we navigate the ever-changing terrain of the beef cattle industry together. The convention is set to take place on January 8th through the 9th, 2027. The Margaritaville Lake Resort hotel room discount rate will end December 1st. To book your hotel room, please call Margaritaville Lake Resort at (573) 348-3131 Registration is open and available online at mocattle.com. For more details, please see PAGE 23. MCA is now accepting auction item donations from affiliates. The live and silent auctions at Convention are multifaceted and donations can be directed toward two pathways. Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation provides scholarships to Missouri youth as well as funding farm safety colleges, providing aid to disabled children, and aiding disaster relief for those effected by natural disasters. The Political Action Committee’s focus is on ensuring that pro-agriculture government officials are elected into office. Please specify to staff which entity you would like your donation item to contribute to when notifying us of your donation. Items can be delivered to the office any time between now and Convention or you are welcome to bring it to the registration desk at convention. Please call Lisa Stockhorst at 573499-9162 ext. 234 or email at lisa@mocattle.com with any questions.

Industry Leader Awards

MCA honors an outstanding member as Cattleman of the Year annually at the convention. This is someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for their industry, association and community. The Allied Industry Award goes to an individual who is part of the bigger picture of MCA, one of our business partners and an individual MCA can always count on for support or has been a partner in the cattle industry for many years. MCA awards the Pioneer Award to an individual who has dedicated their life to serving U.S. agriculture. The honoree is someone who has truly established a path for others to follow. To nominate a deserving individual, please go to mocattle.com; membership; MCA Industry Awards. The deadline to nominate is December 1.

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MCA Executive Committee Council Chairs

AG AND FOOD COUNCIL Jason McCann (417) 827-7499 Sclandandcattle@gmail.com ANIMAL HEALTH CARE/WELLNESS COUNCIL Linda Hickam (573) 819-9469 Linda_hickam@yahoo.com

CATTLE MARKETING COUNCIL Bruce Mershon (816) 289-3765 bruce@mershoncattle.com TAX AND CREDIT COUNCIL Brandon Bothwell (660) 654-7000 Bbothwell14@gmail.com

PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL Darrell Neuner (660) 864-1337 wabashangusfarms@yahoo.com LIVESTOCK MARKETING COUNCIL Grant Potadle (402) 870-1488 gpotadle@lmaweb.com

Anna Salo, Hannibal, MO Riley Sutter, Taylor, MO Cheryle Perkins, Neosho, MO Charlie Bridenstine, Joplin, MO Robert DeWeez, DeWeez Sales & Service, Caledonia, MO Ryan Montgomery, Brookfield, MO John Ikalowych, Topwater Cattle Company, Clayton, NM Lilee Ward, Ashland, MO Justin Mauss, Climax Springs, MO Jacklyn Rogers, Trinidad, CO Addison Oswald, Monroe City, MO Hannah Studer, Monroe City, MO Logan Burks, JL Feeders, LLC, Miller, MO Chris & Rebecca Black, Lebanon, MO Greg Murrell, Falcon, MO Keyra Sims, Bolivar, MO Landon Keathley, Aldrich, MO

Doug Garbee, Crane, MO Shane Baxter, Baxter Land & Livestock, Chilicothe, MO Travis Narr, Narr Farm, Wheeling, MO Harrison Hudson, Wildwood, MO Natalya Bock, JNS Farms, Stockton, MO Kaylee Lower, Republic, MO Chris & Jenny Russell, Russell Angus Farms, Forest City, MO Jim Bonderer, Chilicothe, MO Anna James, Palmyra, MO Reed Bagley, Lincoln, MO Bryant Horstmeier, Palmyra, MO Avery Twellman, Twellman Simmental Farms, Eolia, MO Chris Sinning, Sinning Cattle Company, Mansfield, MO Caden Hall, 6H, Rogersville, MO

For MCA membership form turn to page 73. Profitability Challenge – Draft Day

Profitability Challenge Entries are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 Profitability challenge! Producers can enter on our website at mocattle.com or by filling out the entry information on the flyer in this magazine. Steers entered in this year’s contest must be weaned on or before October 28 and be delivered to the University South Farm on December 3rd or 4th. If you’re interested in competing, but need a ride for your steers, please call the MCA office or your Regional Vice President to coordinate with them where your regional drop off location will be. For more details on this year’s contest, see PAGE 43. FFA Fantasy Feedout Draft Day will occur on Thursday, February 18th, 2027, with the program beginning at 10 a.m. and lunch to follow. Beforehand, Farm Safety booths will be set up at Trowbridge Livestock Center Sale Arena in Columbia, MO, with the program following. If you or your chapter would like to participate in the 2027-2028 FFA Fantasy Feedout, please visit mocattle.com for more info or see PAGE 42.

Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College

MCA is looking for applicants to the Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College Class of 2029. The program offers an array of opportunities including state and national policy advocacy, media training, major packer and feedlot facility tours, and trips to other Missouri producers for a full scope of the cattle industry in the United States. Past tour stops have included NexGen Cattle Co., KS, National Beef Plant, Pelton Ranch, KC Cattle Company, Green Springs Bull Test and many more. The application is available now and can be found our website at mocattle.com. Applications must be submitted by December 1.

CattleCon 2027 “Where the Beef Industry Meets” from February 2nd-4th. CattleCon, you’ll discover a unique and comprehensive experience that brings together education, networking, business opportunities, advocacy,and fun for the whole family, all under one roof. Registration for CattleCon27 is now open.

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President’s

Perspective

with Anita Vanderwert Looking Ahead: Leadership, Learning and Convention Season As we turn the page on another election season, we now have a clearer picture of who will be leading our state and addressing the issues that matter to Missouri cattlemen. Elections bring change, and with that change comes an opportunity to look ahead, evaluate our priorities and make sure our association is positioned for continued success. One of those changes hits close to home for the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA). We have anticipated that our Executive Vice President, Mike Deering, will be elected to serve as one of our new state senators. While we are proud to see leaders from agriculture step forward to serve Missouri in new ways, we also recognize the importance of maintaining strong leadership and day-to-day operations here at MCA.

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With that in mind, 10 of your current leaders and past presidents have recently gathered to discuss several options for moving forward. After a thoughtful discussion, the majority favored asking Mike to hire someone to manage the association’s office and daily operations. The position has been posted, and Mike

MCA President is working toward having someone on board by midDecember. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition while continuing to provide the service, support and advocacy our members expect. Change is never without questions, but it also reminds us of the strength of our organization. MCA has always been built on members who are willing to step up, share their knowledge and work together for the future of Missouri’s cattle industry. That commitment will remain important as we navigate the months ahead. With a new year approaching, we have also been busy evaluating programs and discussing improvements. I want to share several updates with you. The Profitability Challenge task force, led by Darla Eggers, has decided to make two important changes for this year’s contest. The delivery date will be moved to December 3rd & 4th, and the maximum weight will increase to 850 pounds. I encourage you to consider participating. It is a great opportunity to see how your cattle perform compared with those of other producers

across our state and to learn more about the factors that contribute to profitability. These kinds of programs help us evaluate our cattle, exchange ideas and continue improving our operations. Our Youth Advisory Committee, chaired by Kevin Johansen, has also met and developed several recommendations that will come before the board at our next meeting. Among the items under consideration are lowering the age limit for participants showing at our June Youth Beef Expo and changing the requirements for heifers entered in the replacement heifer sale that weekend. These recommendations reflect the committee’s ongoing work to make our youth programs relevant and beneficial to the next generation of cattle producers. The Membership Committee, led by Deb Thummel, has been looking at ways to strengthen participation in our County Leadership Program. After discussion, the committee decided to split the program into two events next spring—one in northern Missouri and one in southern Missouri. The hope is that offering two locations will make participation more convenient and encourage more members to get involved. Our county leaders are an important part of MCA, and providing opportunities for them to connect, share ideas and learn from one another helps strengthen our association from the ground up.

It’s also time to think about developing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Applications for the Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership Conference (MCLC) are due December 1st. If you know someone who is interested in the cattle industry and wants to learn more about the issues, opportunities and challenges facing agriculture, please encourage them to apply. And, of course, we cannot forget our upcoming Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show! We are excited to be back at Margaritaville January 8th and 9th. Registration is open, and now is the time to make plans to join us. We have a great lineup of speakers and educational topics planned, along with opportunities to reconnect with old friends, meet new faces and visit with the businesses and organizations that support our industry. As we move into a new year, I am encouraged by the people who continue to invest their time and energy in this association. From our current leaders working through organizational changes to our committees improving programs and future leaders preparing to take their place, MCA is stronger when we work together. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. I look forward to seeing you in January!

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CattleWomen’s

Corner

with Jennifer Poor Happy Thanksgiving!! Thanksgiving has always been an all-time favorite holiday in my book. When I was a little girl, I was appointed as the official cranberry sauce maker. Our family were firm believers that cranberry sauce comes from FRESH cranberries, not the jellied can shaped atrocity that some claim as “cranberries”. Every year, I would try to stump my grandfather with the spices I would add to the cranberries, but he would always guess the correct spices. In my “old age”, I’m beginning to wonder if there was a conspiracy going on and my dad was slipping the super secret ingredient list to my grandfather. During this holiday season, I hope you and your family can come together and truly be thankful for family time and all the blessings that God has given you. This year Jason and I gained a son-in-law; and while

CattleWomen President we both adore him, we realize that we have to share our daughter with him and his family. This new chapter in our lives is just one example of how precious our time together as a family really is. This year, Missouri CattleWomen (MCW) has been hard at work updating our bylaws. These changes will be shown below with the QR code and then announced at the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in January. The majority of the changes in the bylaws are grammatical issues that needed to be fixed along with some updating of information.

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Officers of the Missouri CattleWomen

President: Jennifer Poor 417-372-0227 • poorfarmscattle@gmail.com • Pomona President Elect: Mandy Weigand 660-909-6781 • weigandranch@hotmail.com • Warrensburg Vice President: Carolyn Dieckman 660-668-3605 • medieckman@yahoo.com • Cole Camp Secretary: Terry Bettels 660-424-3444 • cbettels55@gmail.com • Butler Treasurer: Mary Kay Lyle 816-387-1930 • marykaylyle@gmail.com • Savannah Past President: Marsha Corbin 660-232-1836 • oldtrailsregion@gmail.com • Dover

Speaking of the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show, registration is now open! The convention will be taking place January 8th-9th, 2027 in Margaritaville Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, MO. There will be great speakers, excellent learning opportunities and it’s a wonderful time to catch up with other producers that you only see at convention or

maybe on social media. If you are a member of MCW, I encourage you to join us during our annual meeting at convention. This year’s Missouri Beef Ambassador (MOBA), Claire Walker has done an amazing job! She will be officially retiring from her role as MOBA in January. We are currently accepting applications for the 2027 MOBA. If you are between the ages of 17 to 21 and looking for an opportunity to advocate for beef and the beef industry, this is your opportunity! For more information, scan the QR code labeled MOBA in this article. Applications are due December 1st, 2026. The new ambassador will be announced at convention.

As you all know, I am a beef girl at heart. However, I truly love a traditional set up for Thanksgiving. That includes having turkey as the “center stage attraction”, but that does not mean that I’m opposed to the idea of adding beef in other areas of the Thanksgiving set up. While this month’s recipe is a beef appetizer, its spotlight is shining brightly. If you are not the one roasting the turkey this year, but have been asked to bring a side dish, these meatballs are sure to impress. Enjoy! As I wrote at the beginning of this article, I truly hope that you and your family can come together for a meal and enjoy time together. You never know when you won’t be able to anymore.

Mini Meatballs with Apricot Dipping Sauce

Bump up your meatball mojo. Gently form this tried-and-true blend into bite-sized balls, then broil and slather in a spicy, sweet and too-good-to-be-so-simple sauce. Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean) 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Apricot Dipping Sauce: 3/4 cup apricot preserves 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Cooking: 1) Heat oven to 400°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 18 to 20 minutes. Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness. 2) Meanwhile, heat preserves, barbecue sauce and mustard in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until sauce thickens slightly. Cook’s Tip: Red or black raspberry, fig, peach, current or pineapple preserves and orange marmalade may be substituted for apricot preserves.

Cook’s Tip: To keep meatballs warm, place in 2-1/2-quart slow cooker set on LOW. Keep covered to maintain heat. Meatballs can be held up to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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3) Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Straight

Talk

with Mike Deering Battle Tested. Member Driven. The Future Is Yours. We don’t back up. We don’t back down. And we damn sure don’t sit on the sidelines. Over the last 14 years I’ve been your executive vice president, the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association has built a reputation for turning policy priorities into legislative victories. Not because we have the most money or the biggest political machine, but because we have something far more powerful. We have passionate members who refuse to be ignored. Consider what we’ve accomplished together. We led the first-ever veto override of agricultural legislation in Missouri history, just the 13th veto override in state history. We followed that by successfully leading four veto overrides in a single year. We stood shoulder to shoulder with Missouri’s agricultural organizations to enshrine the right to farm and ranch in our state constitution. We ended the ridiculous practice of taxing agricultural disaster assistance as income. We expanded liability protections for livestock operations. We secured regulatory certainty on stormwater discharge and stopped counties from imposing agricultural regulations more stringent than state law. We made Missouri the first state in the nation to confront deceptive marketing practices surrounding fake meat. More recently, we’ve fought alongside Missouri Farm Bureau to strengthen private property rights and reform eminent domain laws. And make no mistake, that fight isn’t finished. Countless battles. A proven record of showing up and getting things done. But here’s what matters most. None of those victories started in a boardroom in Columbia. They started with farmers and ranchers identifying problems and demanding solutions. They started with people like you. That’s why I’m asking you to get involved in shaping our policy priorities for the coming year.

Executive Vice President Complete the policy questionnaire on page 69∆ of this magazine or the electronic version distributed to members. Review our policy book. Engage your county affiliate. Identify the challenges facing your operation, your family and your community. What needs to change? What threats are emerging? What opportunities are we missing? Don’t assume someone else will speak up. That someone needs to be you. County affiliates and individual members can submit policy proposals for consideration by our Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee at our annual convention, January 8th– 9th. Members attending the January 9th annual meeting will ultimately determine our priorities. That’s grassroots leadership. Not a handful of people telling you what matters, but members deciding where this association goes next. I’ve spent 14 years watching what happens when determined cattlemen and cattlewomen unite behind a common cause. I’ve seen supposedly impossible battles won because our members refused to quit. Our record speaks for itself. But yesterday’s victories won’t solve tomorrow’s problems. The next chapter of this association hasn’t been written. And the pen is in your hand. We have the experience. We have the determination. We have the backbone. All we need is you.

Regional Range Report by Jeff Reed, Past MCA President The next generation of cattle producers, we all talk about getting the next generation involved, but what do we do to achieve that? For the last several years Jasper, our 5-year-old son, has grown his own cow herd. He started out with a bull, bred heifer and a pair of Herefords from Falling Timbers Farm at their annual production sale. He has since grown that herd to seven females and only one steer which he made a yearling out of. He was able to market the steer recently and pay his first Beef Checkoff dollar, a program that has improved the protein market share of beef tremendously since its introduction.

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We made the trek to Joplin Regional Stockyards on a last-minute trip to watch his yearling sell. While we do receiving pens for JRS, we are a 4-hour trip from there. So, leaving at 2 a.m. to make the 6 a.m. start wasn’t his favorite part, but he handled it like a champ (napping most of the way). Once we arrived, it was older buyers and the Moores, who welcomed Jasper with open arms (and some ribbing as well). We got pancakes and watched the cattle sell. Once Jasper’s yearling came through, they all but stopped the sale. Bailey Moore called on Jasper and made sure everyone knew this was his first calf to sell. Once the calf sold, Jasper went and shook his buyer’s hand and thanked him. It was a great experience for him and as the morning went on, he started asking how we could buy some of those calves coming through the ring.

It was a good to not be in a classroom for Jasper and a proud moment to see him growing as a person. This in my opinion is one way to give the next generation the opportunity, however not all are afforded that chance. Through the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association we have worked diligently protecting producer’s rights, market access and creating opportunities through our policy work. There is no doubt Jasper will have his own political battles to fight as a cattle producer; should he choose to follow that path. Hopefully some of those battles will be stopped by the great members of this association before he has to worry about them.

Region 1 VP - Ethan McNeill Region 2 VP - Blake McDonald Region 3 VP - Danny Ross Region 4 VP - Dale Buhman

As always, make sure you have a few good stories to tell.

Region 5 VP - David Wolfe Region 6 VP - Warren Love Region 7 VP - Nathan Isakson At-Large Rep. - Stephanie Gable

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BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS From Impressions to Beef Sales: Missouri Campaign Shows Checkoff Impact The Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC) continues to put beef in front of consumers and demonstrate the value of Beef Checkoff dollars. A recent digital advertising campaign with a leading nationwide mass merchandiser delivered strong results in Missouri while contributing to a larger national Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. campaign. The campaign ran from April 1st through May 17th, 2026, and used digital advertising to reach consumers with beef-focused messaging while they were shopping online and making purchasing decisions. MBIC participated by investing $15,000 in state-funded advertising designed specifically to reach Missouri consumers. The state-funded ads worked alongside the national campaign to promote beef and encourage consumers to purchase beef from the retailer.

Missouri’s investment generated over 4.9 million digital advertising impressions among Missouri consumers. Those impressions translated into more than $16.2 million in traceable beef sales in Missouri. Specifically, the retailer reported $16,239,285 in attributable sales from consumers who were served the Missouri-funded advertisements and then purchased beef either in-store or online within 14 days of exposure. Based on those attributable sales, Missouri’s campaign generated an $1,082 return on investment for every $1 invested. Attributable sales represent beef purchases made by households that were served one of the advertisements and subsequently purchased beef at the retailer, either in-store or online, within 14 days of seeing the advertisement. This measurement provides a direct look at the beef purchases associated with consumers who were exposed to the campaign.

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The Missouri advertising was part of a larger national digital campaign. Nationally, the campaign generated 49.8 million impressions. The final impression total exceeded the original projection because the campaign included additional exposure from a complimentary homepage advertisement negotiated with the retailer. Beyond impressions, the campaign provided valuable insight into how digital advertising can translate into beef purchases. National advertising dollars generated $108.3 million in attributable beef sales, resulting in an $1,083 return on investment for every $1 invested based on attributable sales.

While attributable and incremental sales measure different outcomes, both provide useful information about campaign performance. For Missouri cattle producers, campaigns like this provide an opportunity to put beef in front of consumers at the point where purchasing decisions are being made. With nearly 5 million Missouri impressions and more than $16 million in attributable beef sales, the campaign demonstrated the reach that can be achieved through targeted digital advertising and strategic retail partnerships.

The campaign also measured incremental sales, providing another perspective on the impact of the advertising. Nationally, the campaign generated $15.7 million in incremental beef sales, resulting in a $32.38 return on investment for every $1 invested based on incremental sales.

The results provide a measurable look at how Missouri’s Beef Checkoff investment can translate into consumer exposure and beef purchases. By continuing to invest in programs that reach consumers where they shop and using data to evaluate those efforts, MBIC can help build demand for beef while providing producers with a clear picture of the impact of their Checkoff dollars.

Incremental sales were measured by comparing two groups of meat-eating shoppers. The test group consisted of shoppers who were served the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. advertisements and purchased beef during the campaign period. Their purchases were compared with a control group of meat-eating shoppers with similar shopping behaviors who were not served the advertisements but purchased beef during the same timeframe. The difference between the two groups was used to calculate incremental beef sales.

OUR VISION A strong and viable beef industry in Missouri. OUR MISSION Drive the demand for beef. OUR PRIORITY Promote and strengthen beef’s value proposition. Protect and grow consumer trust in beef and beef production. Protect and enhance the business climate for beef. Drive growth in beef exports.

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Newton and McDonald County Cattlemen The September meeting of the Newton and McDonald County Cattlemen’s was held on September 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the Farber Bldg-Wrights Conference Room at Crowder College. The meeting was sponsored by Longview Mill in Rocky Comfort, MO. There were approximately 90 members and guests in attendance. Lynn Moorehead welcomed everyone to the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Ronnie Tosh offered the prayers for the members and our meal. A meal of smoked meatloaf, hot rolls, corn and salad was provided and served by the Crowder College Aggies. Desserts of cookies and homemade ice cream were provided by members.

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The Vice President of Crowder thanked the Cattlemen for all they did to assist with Crowder and welcomed us to campus. Lynn then turned the evening over to Jennifer, manager of Longview Mill. Jennifer introduced the speaker for the night. Mike a representative from Crystalyx. He discussed how the Crystalyx tubs and the different options they offer to make feeding your cattle easier. How to make sure that you are not overfeeding and that you have the right number of tubs for the number of cattle in your herd. He talked about how the tubs are made with the cooking processes being different than with other tubs. Crystalyx uses batch cooking. He also touched on their product called Blueprint that is the most advanced level of Crystalyx. He also discussed how fly control was put into the tubs by using Garlic. Longview Mill then provided every member with a $10 coupon that could be used on any product they carry. They also drew names for door prizes and gave away one of the Crystalyx tubs that they had brought to demonstrate the product.

Lynn Moorehead then called the regular meeting to order with Jenny Drake reading the minutes, and Jerry Davis giving the Treasurer’s report. They were both voted on and approved. Ronnie and Connie Rogers were recoginized for their dedication to the association and work with the veterans dinner that was hosted. Jerry Davis also shared a video that was produced for the Backpack/Snack Pack program showing the money being distributed to the five schools. $5,002.47

was raised from a raffle and distributed to Neosho, McDonald County, East Newton, Westview and Seneca Schools. The program serves underprivileged children in our counties. Thank you also to Eric Norris/State Farm, and Clark Funeral Home for partnering with us on this. A W Gun Supply of Washburn provided the guns for the raffle at cost to allow us to put more of the proceeds back into the community. And Willis and Associates printed the tickets for us. We also recognized our 2026 Herdsman Award winners from the Newton County Fair and McDonald County Fairs. They were Jason Peterson and Ava Hines. They each received a belt buckle and $500 from the Cattlemens for their outstanding knowledge and care of their animals. Brittany with USDA/FSA office also joined us to discuss drought related assistance available to the area livestock producers. She provided a phone number and information on how to get assistance with the programs available. Several local businesses were also represented at the meeting including Creation AG LLC which is an agriculture Drone service. T-N-T Radiator, and JM Mechanics from Anderson MO. Tony Ritter with the nominating committee gave the list of people nominated for office that will be voted on in November. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Dallas County The Dallas County Cattlemen’s Association (DCCA) kicked off its fall membership meetings on September 8th at the O’Bannon Community Center in Buffalo. The 75 members and guests in attendance enjoyed a grilled hamburger and hotdog meal compliments of the association. The guest speaker for the evening was Wesley Tucker, University of Missouri field specialist in Agriculture Business. Tucker focused his remarks on heifer retention, market noise, and a heifer enterprise model. Tucker mentioned that the number of heifers in Missouri is growing, but that is not the case in the nation. He believes that retention is going to be slow. The bigger impact of what is driving price is consumer demand--not supply. Consumers are paying more than ever before for beef and are not substituting chicken or pork. He asked the question--are heifers an enterprise? He encouraged producers to keep 30 heifers if we want l5 to be successful. Also talking at the meeting were Jordyn Nimmo and Ashtyn O’Malley who attended the MCA Youth Tour. Both not only had a great time but considered the trip very educational. Our October meeting was held the 13th with 110 in attendance at Prairie Grove School. DCCA would like to thank Journagan Ranch and Brad Shockley for sponsoring the meal. The delicious tri-tip was smoked by DCCA board member Jeff Voris with homemade rolls made by the ladies of the community.

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DCCA was honored to have the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Breed Improvement for the American Hereford Association Shane Bedwell address the group. Bedwell talked about the advantages of the crossbred cow and the benefits of heterosis in the herd. Previous research has shown that black baldy cows will

Shane Bedwell from the American Hereford Association addressing the DCCA meeting.

produce $51 more per cow per year and her calves will show a $30 advantage in feedlot profitability. Bedwell commented on several programs available to the commercial producer, the National Reference Sire program, the Hereford Feedout Program, and the “Stamped for More” national campaign. A new processing facility has recently opened its doors in Dallas County. Integrity Prime Meats is located south of Buffalo and offers custom exempt and Missouri state inspected processing services for beef, pork, and lamb. Paul Neuner, owner and chief executive officer, told about the history of the company and plans for the future. We would like to thank Region 6 V-P Warren Love for attending our meeting. Lastly, huge thanks to State Senator Sandy Crawford. Sandy and husband John are DCCA members and huge supporters of the cattle industry. Sen. Crawford talked about the amendments on the Nov. ballot. The annual meeting of DCCA will be held at Prairie Grove School on Nov. 10th.

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James “Jim” Walthall James “Jim” Walthall, 86, of Windsor, Missouri, died Saturday morning, October 3rd, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. He was born December 28th, 1939, in Fortescue, MO, the son of James Harvey Walthall and Gertrude (Christy), Walthall. At the age of four, Jim’s family purchased a farm near Windsor where he lived his whole life. Jim was baptized at the age of 17 at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1957. Seven months later, on December 26th, 1957, at the First Baptist Church, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Penrose. They were blessed with almost 69 years of marriage. Jim and Janice made the family farm where Jim grew up their home as they raised two children, James Gregory and Lisa Anne. In his younger years, Jim served on several ag-related boards and committees and on the Henry County R1 School Board during the time the current high school was built. Jim was a devoted cattleman, with a focus on seed and hay production. In the late 1960s he introduced the breed of Simmental into his cattle herd. He went on to serve as the President of the Missouri Simmental

Association where he established the first Simmental breed shows at the Missouri State Fair and the American Royal. He also served as a board member from Missouri on the American Simmental Association. In the 1970s, Jim started Walthall Farm Seeds where he bought, processed and sold fescue seed. He was a long-time member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church, serving on several committees including Stewardship and Properties and occasionally driving the church bus. Jim and Janice taught Sunday School for many years. Jim considered it very important for each class member have their own study Bible. He made sure everyone received a study Bible, including anyone who joined the class over the many years they taught together. Jim loved his family which spread into several states. He looked forward to their visits and many special memories were made at the place he called home. In addition to his wife Janice, survivors include two children, Greg Walthall (Pearl), Windsor, Missouri, and Lisa Eastep (Mark), Salina, Kansas; five grandchildren, James Cody Walthall ( Jaime), Justin Johnson (Lindsey), Dalton Eastep (Darriane), Courtney Schneider, and Shelby Leister (Chad); 10 great-grandchildren, Grant, Deacon, and Jaxon Walthall, Aria and Aspyn Johnson, Hattan and Ledger Eastep, Tanier Clifford, and Bexley and Benzley Leister; a brother-in-law Tom Penrose (Candy), Dallas, Texas; and several nephews and greatnephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Elwyn Walthall; a grandson-inlaw, Paul Schneider; and a great-grandson, John Paul Schneider.

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Memorial services were held, Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor, with Pastor Mike Brown officiating. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church, Windsor, in care of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

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FCS Financial Announces 2026 Connect Ag Seminar For Missouri Producers Source: FCS Financial FCS Financial will host its annual Connect Ag Seminar on Wednesday, December 9th, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Milestones Barn in Warrensburg, Missouri. Designed specifically for young and beginning Missouri producers, the daylong event aims to equip agricultural operations with practical tools, knowledge and strategies for the year ahead. The seminar brings together industry experts, local producers and the FCS Financial team to deliver actionable economic perspectives, technological insights and valuable peer networking. Complimentary light refreshments and lunch will be provided.

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Chad Colby, founder of Colby AgTech, will lead a session titled “AI in Agriculture: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What Works.” Colby will offer a practical, field-tested look at how artificial intelligence, drones, mapping and automation are currently being applied in everyday farm operations to boost efficiency and drive return on investment.

Building on the technology theme, a Missouri producer panel will feature local farmers sharing firsthand accounts of using technology and data across row crop and livestock operations. Dr. Matt Roberts, founder of The Kernmantle Group and a nationally recognized expert on grain and energy markets, will present “Surviving and Thriving in an Ever More Volatile World.” Dr. Roberts will break down market dynamics, inflation and historical price cycles to help producers build more resilient and profitable agribusinesses. Space is limited, and registration is required. Producers can register for the Connect Ag Seminar online at www.myfcsfinancial.com or by calling their local FCS Financial branch office at (800) 444-3276.

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MU Extension Seminar Series Brings Farm Economy Into Focus For Ag Lenders Source: University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — When markets move, costs change or land values shift, agricultural lenders need context to understand what comes next and how those changes could affect their agricultural clientele. University of Missouri Extension’s 2026 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series is designed to strengthen that knowledge and help lenders make informed decisions. The seminar series will provide lenders with timely economic information and tools to evaluate farm profitability, assess lending risks and advise the farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs they serve, said Ben Brown, MU Extension agricultural economist and seminar coordinator. “Our series is designed to help financial service providers understand the challenges and opportunities their clients face,” Brown said. “We combine statewide economic insights with topics of regional interest to help

lenders understand the forces impacting their clients’ businesses.” Each seminar will examine market movement and price volatility for Missouri commodities; updated budgets for major crop, livestock and specialty enterprises; and current trends in land values and cash rental rates across the state. Regional sessions will also address issues affecting agricultural businesses in the area, helping lenders connect broader economic conditions with the realities facing their clientele. Seminars will be held in five locations across Missouri, all beginning at 9 a.m.: Nov. 3, Jefferson City. Regional topics: value-added agriculture and forestry economics. Nov. 18, Chillicothe. Regional topics: pork industry updates and emergency preparedness. Nov. 20, Jackson. Regional topics: climate outlook and virtual fencing.

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Nov. 24, Mexico. Regional topics: agricultural policy updates and farm labor. Dec. 2, Bolivar. Regional topics: poultry industry updates and fertilizer management.

Registration includes program materials, the latest enterprise budget booklet and lunch. Registrants also receive exclusive access to spring webinars that can be shared with clients.

The value of the series extends beyond the in-person seminars, Brown said. Evaluation data shows 100% of participants agree the seminars help them better serve or advise their agricultural clients. Previous attendees have described the series as the most productive meeting they attend all year, with some professionals returning for more than 40 years, he said.

Learn more and register at https://muext.us/ AgLendersSeminar26. For questions, contact Ben Brown at bpbrown@missouri.edu or 660-492-7574. The Agricultural Lenders Seminar series is presented in partnership with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute and the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center.

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Beef Producers Can Earn or Renew BQA Certification at Free Mu Extension Programs Source: University of Missouri Extension SHELBINA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer two opportunities this fall and winter for beef producers to earn or renew Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification. There is no cost to attend the evening programs, which will be held Nov. 5 in Shelbina and Jan. 14, 2027, in Ewing. “Whether producers are seeking their first certification or renewing an existing certification, BQA provides practical information they can take home and apply to improve herd management, animal care and product quality,” said Brenda Schreck, MU Extension field specialist in livestock.

BQA is a national program that promotes best management practices in animal care, herd health, beef quality and producer profitability. Certification demonstrates a commitment to producing a safe, wholesome and high-quality beef product while following industry-recognized standards, Schreck said. Participants will receive information to help improve herd health, productivity and profitability while completing BQA certification requirements, she said. Both sessions will cover current BQA guidelines, and producers need attend only one session to earn or renew certification. New and renewing participants are welcome. Dates and locations Thursday, Nov. 5th • 6 p.m., Shelbina. South Shelby Cafeteria, 4154 Highway 36, Shelbina. Register by Oct. 29. Thursday, Jan. 14th, 2027 • 6 p.m., Ewing. First Baptist Church, 21875 State Highway 6, Ewing. Register by Jan. 7th, 2027. A complimentary meal will be provided at both locations. The Shelbina meal is sponsored by the Missouri Beef Industry Council and the Monroe-Shelby County Cattlemen’s Association. The Ewing meal is sponsored by the Lewis and Marion County Cattlemen’s Association and Canton Veterinary Clinic. To register, call the MU Extension Center in Lewis County at (573) 767-5273 or email Schreck at schreckb@missouri.edu.

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Rainfall After Drought Can Lead to Prussic Poisoning In Livestock Source: University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – Recent rains may have brought relief to drought-stricken pastures, but livestock producers should remain alert for signs of prussic poisoning in cattle and horses, says Tim Evans, University of Missouri Extension state specialist in animal health and veterinary toxicology. Rainfall after drought can trigger new growth in Johnsongrass and other sorghum species. These young shoots, and especially the leaves, may contain high concentrations of precursors of prussic acid, also known as hydrocyanic acid or hydrogen cyanide, says MU Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. Avoid turning hungry cattle or horses onto pastures with abundant regrowth of these plant species, Evans says. Instead, feed hay or grain supplements before turnout so animals are less likely to consume large amounts of potentially toxic forage. Consider gradual introduction, careful monitoring and continued supplemental feeding of valuable, pregnant animals until the danger has passed. Schmitz recommends waiting until plants are about 24 inches high before grazing. Prussic acid concentrations generally decline as plants mature; the leaves of young

Johnsongrass, a common forage, can build up prussic acid, which is harmful and sometimes deadly to animals. Photo courtesy of Tim Evans.

plants contain the highest concentrations, compared to the stems of older growth. Cyanide generally dissipates by gassing off 10 to 14 days after a frost or during the hay curing process. Evans says clinical signs of prussic acid poisoning can appear within five minutes of animals eating affected forage, and death can occur in as little as 15 minutes. Depending on the circumstances, however, it might take a few hours for clinical signs to develop and for death to occur.

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Early signs include rapid or labored breathing that might resemble pneumonia. Other symptoms include muscle tremors, excessive salivation, staggering,

convulsions and collapse. Gums of affected animals may appear bright cherry red or bluish. Pregnant cattle exposed to prussic acid can also abort.

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Move all animals, even seemingly unaffected ones, immediately but calmly to a different pasture or corral, Monitor all exposed animals over the next 12 to 24 hours to identify any other cattle beginning to show symptoms, and keep stress to a minimum. Schmitz encourages producers to maintain a diverse mixture of forage species and rotate livestock among pastures. He suggests confining and feeding hay rather than exposing animals to potentially toxic forages. Resting pastures may also improve persistence of desirable forages in drought-stressed fields.

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Capitol Update with Nancy Giddens & Shannon Cooper Showing Up Working as a lobbyist for the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association gives us a front row seat to the issues shaping agriculture in our state. At the Capitol, we spend our days talking about legislation, regulations, taxes, property rights and the policies that affect cattle producers. Those conversations matter. But every now and then, a reminder of why this work matters comes from somewhere far removed from the Capitol halls. For me, that reminder came at my niece’s FFA hog roast and auction in Gower, MO. I went to support my niece and her fellow FFA members, expecting an evening centered on good food, familiar faces, and a community coming together for its young people. What I did not expect was to find MCA Region IV’s Dale Buhman behind the microphone, auctioneering and helping keep the evening moving. Then there was Tommy Runyan, owner of Maryville Livestock Auction and a fellow East Buchanan Bulldog alum, spending his money to support the members and their chapter. Seeing those two men there said a lot without anyone having to give a speech about the importance of agriculture. Dale and Tommy were not at the auction because someone was keeping score or because they needed recognition. They were there because they understand what it takes to build a strong agricultural community. They know that investing in young people, showing up for local organizations and supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders are part of the responsibility that comes with being involved in this industry. As a lobbyist, it is easy to measure progress by legislation passed, bills stopped or a policy improved. Those victories are important, and they can have lasting consequences for Missouri cattle producers. Still, the work we do in Jefferson City represents people, families, businesses and communities. The decisions made at the Capitol eventually find their

Nancy Giddens & Shannon Cooper way back to places like Gower, where agriculture is not an abstract issue. It is part of everyday life. The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is connected to these communities because its members live and work in them. They serve on local boards, support youth programs, attend livestock sales, sponsor school activities and lend a hand when something needs to get done. Their involvement reaches well beyond the cattle business. It helps sustain the communities that have supported agriculture for generations. FFA is a good example of that connection. The students involved today will become tomorrow’s producers, business owners, educators and community leaders. Their success depends on more than what they learn in a classroom or barn. It also depends on whether experienced people are willing to show up, offer encouragement, share their knowledge and invest in their future. That evening in Gower brought the bigger picture into focus. The work of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is about protecting an industry, but it is also about protecting a way of life and the people who make it possible. We can spend plenty of time discussing what agriculture needs from our elected officials. We should also remember what agriculture gives back to Missouri every day. Sometimes, the best evidence is found at a small-town auction, where neighbors gather, young people get a boost and familiar faces remind us that this industry has always been about more than cattle. It is about community and it is worth showing up for. Thank you all, Nancy and Cooper

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SALE REPORTS Wall Street Cattle Company Complete Dispersal Sale 9.25.2026 • Lebanon,Mo. 1 Donor........................................................Avg. $62,500 3 Cow-Calf Pairs............................................Avg. $9,333 7 Open Cows.................................................Avg. $7,036 7 Bred Cows...................................................Avg. $4,821 9 Heifer Calves...............................................Avg. $9,528 9 Open Yearling Heifers.................................Avg. $4,472 36 Females......................................................Avg. $8,319 1 Age Advantage Bull.....................................Avg. $6,000 13 Bull Calves................................................Avg. $5,788 7 Fall Yearling Bulls........................................Avg. $5,000 21 Bulls...........................................................Avg. $5,536 57 Lots............................................................Avg. $7,294 NextGen Cattle Flint Hills Fall Classic 9.25.2026 • Paxico, Kan. 119 Charolais Bulls......................................Avg. $10,168 Gardiner Angus Ranch 22nd Fall Production Sale 9.28.2026 • Ashland, KS 306 Angus Bulls............................................Avg. $17,003 129 Angus Females.......................................Avg. $10,632 594 Com. Bred Heifers..................................Avg. $4,871 16 Com. Bred Cows.......................................Avg. $4,994 1,034 Total Head...........................................Avg. $9,136 Birk Genetics 10.02.2026 • Jackson, MO 15 Total Registered Bulls................................Avg. $7,283 31 Total Registered Females..........................Avg. $5,150 46 Reported Sale Total..................................Avg. $5,845

Smith Valley Angus 10.9.2026 • Salem, MO 31 Females....................................................Avg. $50,680 13 Bulls...........................................................Avg. $8,530 The top selling female, DBA Rita 3613, went for $620,000 to Byrd Cattle, 6X, and Red River Angus. East Central Missouri Angus Ass’n Fall Sale 10.10.2026 • Cuba, MO 28 Total Registered Bulls................................Avg. $6,319 18 Open Heifers.............................................Avg. $4,391 19 Bred Heifers..............................................Avg. $4,584 11 Bred Cows.................................................Avg. $5,118 20 Fall Pairs....................................................Avg. $6,217 10 Spring Pairs...............................................Avg. $6,425 78 Total Registered Females..........................Avg. $5,269 42 Embryos (no.)...............................................Avg. $832 106 Reported Sale Total................................Avg. $5,547 Fink Beef Genetics Fall Bull Sale 10.17.2026 • Randolph, KS 103 yearling Angus bulls.............................Avg. $13,340; 4 18 mo. old Angus bulls.............................Avg. $12,750; 62 Charolais bulls........................................Avg. $14,089; 44 Copperhead bulls...................................Avg. $10,307; 3 Fleckvieh cross bulls..................................Avg. $13,833 Gerloff Farms 19th Annual Bull Fest and Female Sale 10.17.26 • Bland MO 80 bulls...........................................................Avg. $8,500 100 females.....................................................Avg. $5,140

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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”

Express Ranch Big Event Three Day Angus Dispersal 10.5-7.2026 • Yukon, Oklahoma 1,179 lots .....................................................Avg. $21,046 1,887 head ...................................................Avg. $13,219

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Bradley/Hankins Sale, Online P&R Herefords 11th Production Sale, Leedey, OK Henke Angus Sale, Salisbury, MO Galaxy Beef Sale, Macon, MO McCabe Genetics Fall Production Sale, Elk City, KS Leachman I-70 Gateway Fall Bull Sale, Kingdom City, MO Meyer Cattle Co. Sale, Bowling Green, MO GenePlus Brangus & UltraBlack Bull and Female Sale, Concord, AR Brinkley Angus Ranch Sale, Milan, MO Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association Bull & Female Sale, West Plains, MO Worthington Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Dadeville, MO Wright Charolais Sale, Kearney, MO The Andras Kind Red Angus Female Sale, Manchester, IL

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Moriondo Bulls Fall Production Sale, Mt. Vernon, MO Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association Sale, West Plains, MO Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Co. Sale, Fulton, MO Missouri Hereford Association Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, MO Red Tie Event Red Angus Sale, Tina, MO Gibbs Farms Sale, Ranburne, AL Edwards Limousin Private Treaty Sale, Higginsville, MO Ginger Hill Angus Sale, Culpeper, VA Green Springs Bull Test Sale, Nevada, MO Benoit Angus Female Sale, Esbon, KS Lenz Farms Female Sale, Prairie Home, MO Southwest Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Carthage, MO Sydenstricker Genetics Fall Production Sale, Mexico, MO Dalebanks Angus Ranch, Eureka, KS 33rd Annual Northeast Arkansas Angus Assn. Fall Sale, Searcy, AR

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West Central Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Kingsville, MO Nov. 28 Gilbert Cattle Co. Sale, Oldfield, MO Dec. 1 Reflected R Ranch Complete Female Dispersal Sale, Ordway, CO Dec. 3 Sydenstricker Influence Commercial Heifer Sale, Kingdom City, MO Dec. 4 Southeast Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Fruitland, MO Dec. 5 10th Annual Fall Highland Cattle Auction, Springfield, MO Dec. 5 T-Heart Ranch Female Sale, Lagarita, CO Dec. 8 T Bar S Online Open Heifer Sale Dec. 11 East Central Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Farmington, MO Dec. 11 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Kirksville, MO Dec. 12 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Palmyra, MO Dec. 12 Wheeler Angus Sale, Paris, MO Dec. 12 Missouri Select Genetics Sale at Schupback Farms, Keytesville, MO Dec. 12 T-Heart Ranch Bull and Female Sale, Ada, OK Dec. 17 Glendenning’s JBarJ Holiday Classic Sale, Online L365 Auctions Jan. 16 Red-Land Bull and Female Sale, Bagwell, TX March 27 T-Heart Ranch Bull Sale, Lagarita, CO

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Advertiser Index AICA............................................................................. 79 American Gelbvieh Association................................... 54 Buffalo Livestock Market.............................................. 20 Busch Cattle Co............................................................ 39 Callaway Livestock Center Inc..................................... 49 Champion Feeders........................................................ 56 Classified........................................................................81 Clearwater Farm........................................................... 39 Cole Hunter Photography............................................. 52 Coon Angus Ranch...................................................... 39 Crestmead Farms.......................................................... 49 Dalebanks Angus Sale...................................................31 East Central SMS Sale................................................. 65 Ertel Gelbvieh............................................................... 54 F&T Livestock Market.................................................. 40 Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Co........................................... 39 Friday - Cartoon........................................................... 80 Galaxy Beef LLC.......................................................... 39 Gerloff Farms................................................................ 39 Green Springs Bull Test sale......................................... 15 Green’s Welding & Sales............................................... 20 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus............................................ 39 HydraBed...................................................................... 49 Integrity Prime Meats................................................... 62 Jim’s Motors.................................................................. 58 Joplin Regional Stockyards........................................... 84 Kingsville Livestock Auction........................................ 66 Kranjec Valley Angus Farma....................................... 39 Marshall & Fenner Farms............................................. 39 MCA - Liability Signs................................................... 76 MCA - MCLC.............................................................. 28 MCA - Member Benefits...............................................74 MCA - Membership Form............................................ 73 MCA - Missouri Beef Ambassador............................... 22 MCA - Policy Questionaire..................................... 69-72 MCA - Presidents Council............................................ 75 MCA - Profit Challenge........................................... 42-43 MCA - Proud Member Signs........................................ 77

MCA - Top Hand......................................................... 78 Mead Farms.................................................................. 39 Merck Animal Health................................................... 83 Merck Animal Health - SafeGuard................................ 3 Meyers Truck Service................................................... 37 MFA.............................................................................. 63 Midwest Livestock Structures LLC................................ 9 Missouri Angus Association.......................................... 39 Missouri Angus Breeders.............................................. 39 Missouri Beef Industry Council.....................................21 Missouri Select Genetics Sale ...................................... 27 Red-Land Sale...............................................................41 Reflected R Ranch Sale................................................ 55 Sampson Cattle Co....................................................... 39 Sellers Feedlot............................................................... 82 Show-Me-Select Credit Program................................. 67 Show-Me-Select Fall Sales............................................ 66 South Central Regional Stockyards............................. 79 Southeast SMS Sale...................................................... 65 Southwest SMS Sale..................................................... 65 Specialty Risk................................................................. 8 Superior Steel Sales....................................................... 60 Sycamore Creek............................................................ 58 Sydenstricker Genetics.................................................. 39 Sydenstricker Genetics Sale............................................ 2 T Bar S Cattle Co. Sale.................................................13 T-Heart Ranch Bull & Female Sale...............................61 Touchstone Energy/AMEC.......................................... 59 Utecht............................................................................ 58 Valley Oaks Angus........................................................ 39 Vitalix............................................................................57 Weiker Angus Ranch.................................................... 39 West Central SMS Sale................................................. 58 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate................................... 82 Wheeler Livestock Market............................................ 54 Mike Williams.............................................................. 82 Zeitlow - Ritchie Waterers............................................ 64

NOVEMBER 2026

Specializing in Land Equipment and Livestock

For Upcoming Sale Info: Contact: Mike Williams Higginsville, MO 816-797-5450 mwauctions@ctcis.net

www.wheelerauctions.com

Custom Cattle Feeding • 12,000 Head Capacity Family owned & operated since 1917

NOVEMBER 2026