September 2023 - Missouri Beef Cattleman by Missouri Cattlemen's Association

CONTENTS

September 2023

FEATURES 34

Backwoods Belted Galloway

The Need for Necropsy

A Young Woman’s Path to Success in the Beltie Business

The Benefits of Post-Mortem Examinations

MEMBER NEWS 6 Association Update 16 Beef Checkoff News 38 County News The Need for Necropsy

34 Backwoods Belted Galloway COLUMNS 8 MCA President’s Perspective Fair is Over - Time for Fall

10 CattleWomen’s Corner Where Traditions Grow!

12 Straight Talk: Mike Deering Broken

14 Regional Range Report A Lot of Activity in Region 3

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22 What’s Cooking at the Beef House

Steak Fry 2023

Update 98 Capitol Perspective is Powerful 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 52 - Issue 9 (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

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

Mike Deering, Executive Vice President - Ext 230 Mike@mocattle.com Macey Hurst, MBC Editor/Production Artist Macey@mocattle.com Courtney Collins, Manager of Membership– Ext 231 Courtney@mocattle.com Aly Francis, Manager of Strategic Solutions – Ext 235 Aly@mocattle.com Lisa Stockhorst, Administrative Assistant – Ext 234 Lisa@mocattle.com

Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation www.mocattlemenfoundation.org

Missouri’s CattleWomen

http://mocattle.com/missouricattlewomen.aspx

DEPARTMENTS

2023 MCA Officers

David Dick, President 660-826-0031 • 23529 Anderson School Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301 Chuck Miller, President-Elect 573-881-3589 • 393 Spring Garden Road, Olean, MO 65064

New MCA Members

Cattle Marketing HOF Jackie Moore Inducted

Marvin Dieckman, Treasurer 660-596-4163 • 28998 Hwy JJ, Cole Camp, MO 65325

USMEF News

2023 MCA Regional Vice Presidents

NCBA News

Missouri State Fair Highlights

Angus News

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

Region 1: Joe Lolli, 30019 Klondike Pl Macon, MO 63552 660-346-9711 Region 2: Anita Vanderwert, 4902 Cochero Ct., Columbia, MO 65203 • 573-808-3000 Region 3: Blake Crow, 1910 W. Broadway St., West Plains, MO 65775 • 417-293-9525 Region 4: Deb Thummel, 12601 Hwy. 46 Sheridan, MO 64486 • 660-541-2606 Region 5: Alex Haun, 1031 SW 600 Rd Holden, MO 64040 • 816-345-0005 Region 6: Warren Love, 8381 NE Hwy ZZ Osceola, MO 64776 • 417-830-1950 Region 7: Josh Worthington, 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

Jeff Reed, Vice President 903-279-8360 • P.O. Box 35, Williamsville, MO 63967

MCF Cattlemen’s Classic Golf Tournament

Summer is here, and events are in full swing, but don’t forget to mark your calendars for events scheduled this fall! The 28th Annual Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation Cattlemen’s Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, September 14, in Fulton at the Tanglewood Golf Course. The tournament will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams in both the “Cattlemen” and “Open” classes. 2022 saw a fantastic turnout for MCF supporters, and we look forward to the same success in 2023. To join in on the fun and help raise money for a good cause, look for the registration form in this month’s magazine or visit the MCA website. For more details, see PAGE 86.

MCF Farm Safety College

Safety is of great importance for those who live and work in agriculture, and it is this association’s desire to educate young people on the hazards to help prevent accidents. We are excited to offer the 2023 Farm Safety College with three opportunities for students to attend. MCF Farm Safety College will be held September 21 in Columbia. The MSU Farm Safety College will be held September 22 in Springfield, put on by the Missouri State University Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association. For the second year, Done Broke Feed Yard and Pettis County Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting a Farm Safety event on September 15.

Profitability Challenge

Entries are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 Profitability Challenge! Steers entered in this year’s contest must be weaned between 8/15/23 and 10/15/23 and delivered to the University South Farm approximately November 1. 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 information or to enroll your steer(s), visit our website at mocattle.com or fill out the entry information on PAGE 96.

New Member Promotion

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is proud to partner with the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program again this year. This yearly opportunity is for new MCA members who were not members within the last 12 months and join by September 30. Qualified members will automatically be enrolled in a drawing for a $1,500 credit to be used at a Show-Me-Select sale. Be sure to refer your friends or neighbors to take advantage of this opportunity to qualify for a heifer at a discount and work on your chances to be a 2023 Top Hand! Details can be found on PAGE 103.

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Cartridges for Cash

We are excited to be working with Merck Animal Health on the Cartridges for Cash program to raise funds for our association’s junior programs. We want to challenge our affiliates to a competition. The group that collects and turns in the most cartridges will win a $1,000 scholarship to award to the junior member of their choice. Each county should collect the Ralgro wheels and Revalor cartridges used by their members and bring them to either a Board of Director’s meeting each quarter or to the annual convention in January. We will keep a tally of the cartridges collected from each county throughout the year, and the winner will be announced at the 2024 Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show after all cartridges are counted. To learn more about the Cartridges for Cash program, see PAGE 83.

Judd Abbott, Tuscumbia, MO William Abbott, Tuscumbia, MO Macy Bader, Hermann, MO John Hamilton, Barbed H Cattle, Cainsville, MO John Broshuis, Berry Hill Angus, Leopold, MO Matthew Brotherton, Brotherton Cattle Company LLC, Marble Hill, MO Zach Cordes, Otterville, MO Adrienn Dieckman, Central Bank, Mora, MO Blake Fuemmeler, Amrstronge, MO Emma Goodman, Bolivar, MO

Chase Luebbering, St. Thomas, MO Grace Luebbering, St. Thomas, MO Levi Murphy, Murphy Ranch Red Angus, Callao, MO Luke Nitsch, Jackson, MO Ashlea Schwarz, Paul LLP, Kansas City, MO Max Shilstone, Energy Transfer, Houston, TX Matt Ward, Goodman, MO Megan Werdehausen, J&M Farms, Fulton, MO See the MCA Membership Form on page 101

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President’s

Perspective

with David Dick Fair is Over - Time for Fall And the Missouri State Fair is a wrap! There was wonderful fun, excellent time with friends and lots of good cattle. The Association was involved in many aspects of the fair, through contests and other events, some of which you would expect us to be involved in and several others that we need to be involved in and are! Association activities, officers and members have us involved in many areas. August has brought us rain! Thank goodness most of us in the state got some rain; hopefully, it’s enough to be of some measurable use. This is the month that sets us up for fall and winter as it is fast approaching and we are in the final throes of preparation. That is what makes the fair in August such a fun time to see folks and renew

MCA President friendships, find out what’s going on throughout the state, and maybe learn a thing or two about how and what we do as farmers and ranchers. The fair is also about engaging in Missouri politics. We do this up front and personally directly through our presence at the fair, the Beef House, and the fact that we welcome these folks to interact and engage our membership directly! That is what grassroots associations do and make happen.

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I have, through the Beef House, been able to meet and visit with many members and friends. My hat is off, and a HUGE THANK YOU goes to Patty and Pat, John and Kathy, and the entire Beef House crew, staff, and member volunteers for your excellent work making sure our beef was in front of our consumers in an excellent, palatable way! It was absolutely superior sevice.

The Missouri Beef Showcase was another highlight of the fair. I was able to step in a few times and participate in several cooking demonstrations. What a wonderful and effective way to connect with consumers and those seeking information. The changes that have been made there are absolutely amazing! Another BIG THANK YOU goes to Missouri CattleWomen’s Association leaders Marsha Corbin, Sue Day and Mary Kay Lyle! Senator Kit Bond stopped by the Missouri Beef House during the Missouri State Fair this year.

I am not going to write a lot as I know Andy has a lot of good pictures to share. My sincere THANKS goes to all involved!

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Straight

Talk

with Mike Deering Broken My dad, Lloyd Deering, died in a tractor accident when I was just 11 years old. As you can imagine, I will never get over that or unsee what I saw that day. Time has allowed me to develop the courage to turn pain into passion and advocate for farm safety. I choose September to share my story with as many people as possible in hopes it encourages farmers and ranchers to make farm safety a priority. This is usually the column I dedicate to doing just that. This time, I am going to go in a different direction. September 17-23 is National Farm Safety and Health Week, but we too often fail to talk about the “health” component. Whether it’s drought or financial woes, the ups and downs in this industry all too often leave people feeling broken and depressed. It’s not fun to talk about, but we have all been there.

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Farming has the highest suicide rate of any profession in America. It is more than double that of veterans and more than 10 times higher than office workers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Another study notes the suicide rate among rural Missourians grew by nearly 80% between 2003 and 2017. Adult men are most at risk. In Missouri, roughly 380 adult men between the ages of 35 and 60 die by suicide each year. This is alarming and leaves too many Missouri families and communities broken.

Suicide is preventable. If you know someone struggling, pick up the phone or take a trip to their farm, and sit and visit. I know it isn’t always that simple, but the state of Missouri now has resources available that can help. Governor Mike Parson and the Missouri Department of Agriculture made clear last year that this issue was no longer going to be ignored. Missouri was one of a handful of states to take advantage of grants offered by

Executive Vice President the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand mental health resources in rural areas. This led to the launch of the AgriStress Network, a nonprofit organization comprised of health professionals and educators who strive to reduce health disparities found among the agricultural community. The organization is part of AgriSafe, which has the mission to support a growing network of trained agricultural health and safety professionals who ensure access to preventative services for farm families and the agricultural community. Call or text 833-897-2474 for the AgriStress Helpline if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health. This resource is free, completely confidential and agriculture focused. In addition to the helpline, some of the USDA dollars received by the state are allocated for the University of Missouri Extension to focus on mental health and suicide prevention education and outreach. It is also important to better understand the warning signs and how to talk to someone you are worried about. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a pile of resources on its website (https://agriculture. mo.gov/stress.php). We pride ourselves on our sense of community in rural areas. We help our neighbors when they are in need, but the issue of mental health too often remains silent. Now is the time to reach out and help him stay.

Regional Range Report by Blake Crow, Region 3 Vice President A Lot of Activity in Region 3 In typical South Central and Southeastern Region 3 fashion, its feast or famine, drought or flood. That pretty much describes our summer months in Region 3. We are either studying and reporting to the drought monitor or checking the empty or overflowing rain gauges. Highlights for Region 3 have included events such as the Dent/Phelps County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting and Scholarship Dinner, held August 5 at Smith Valley Angus in Salem, Missouri. Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe was the keynote speaker for the event that raised over $9,000 for the 2024 Dent/Phelps scholarship fund. Sydney Thummel, Executive Director of the Missouri Beef Industry Council, spoke to the crowd of over 100 attendees, updating them on what the Checkoff is doing to promote and educate consumers about beef.

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The Southeast Missouri Cattlemen’s Association were extremely busy during May is Beef Month. The SEMO Cattlemen promoted beef each Saturday at Ken’s Ace Hardware in Jackson and Rozier Food Center in Perryville by handing out delicious, nutritious beef samples and educational materials to hundreds of customers. The SEMO Cattlemen also spoke with over 770 elementary students across the area about agriculture and where their food comes from. In April, tragedy struck the community of Glenallen with a devasting tornado. The SEMO Cattlemen fired up the grill and fed over 230 hamburgers to victims and first responders. Most recently, SEMO Cattlemen’s was the recipient of $1,000 for donating the most Ralgro cartridges and Revalor wheels to win the scholarship from Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation and Merck Animal Health.

The South Central Cattlemen’s Association (Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Ozark and Texas counties) kicked off the Summer Farm Tour Series for educating and promoting beef and life on the farm with a visit to SCCA President Dan Corman’s Farm. In July, a bus

Region 1 VP - Joseph Lolli Region 2 VP - Anita Vanderwert Region 3 VP - Blake Crow Region 4 VP - Deb Thummel

load of cattle rancher’s and farmers from Lafayette County stopped by Crow Land & Cattle in West Plains where we discussed warm and cool season grasses, rotational grazing, forages, and practices that we feel benefit the sustainability of our operation. The group stopped by the Ozark Regional Stockyards in West Plains with a tour of the facility and a little action in the ring while steers and heifers sold. The next series of tours was August 7 when the MU Extension office out of Sedalia set up a tour bus group from around the state to visit area farms and ranches in Southern Missouri. Blake and Janet Crow of Crow Land & Cattle, along with Monarch Drone Solutions and Dakota Crow started off the visit with a demonstration of the benefits of aerial drone spraying applications or seeding of your pastures. After lots of questions and answers on aerial spraying, the discussion turned to forages, rotational grazing, and fresh water sources for livestock, including the Cobett water system we have installed for our livestock. A cattleman stand out from Region 3, Charlie Besher testified before the House Natural Resources Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee in support of the Black Vulture Relief Act. Besher, from Patton Missouri, is the chairman of NCBA’s Property Rights and Environmental Management Committee. He shared how black vultures take a toll on cattle producer’s livestock and livelihoods. He urged congress to pass this legislation to give farmers and ranchers more tools to protect their livestock. We applaud Charlie for all his hard work and dedication to the beef industry.

Region 5 VP - Alex Haun Region 6 VP - Warren Love Region 7 VP - Josh Worthington At-Large Rep. - John Cauthorn

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BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS MBIC Hires Manager of Industry Relations Oh, I’ve been everywhere… bonus points if you sang the song. I am excited for this new role as the Manager of Industry Relations with the Missouri Beef Industry Council. I earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University in agricultural science and a minor in agricultural communication. I am a big believer in pursuing the things that set your heart on fire. Little did I know where that would lead. I am a firm believer that with God, Grit and Grace, anything is possible.

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Agriculture in Alaska... those were my thoughts as well when I saw the job posting on RanchWorldAds. com. Two suitcases and two weeks later, I was on my way to work for the largest year-round, grain-fed cattle operation in the state. It was a unique opportunity to see how different beef production can be across the nation. I endured one long, seven-month winter in Alaska. To say it was a tad bit cold is a slight understatement. Throughout my “northern tour,” -35 degrees was the coldest I ever felt, and at that temperature, it’s ten minutes outside working, followed by fifteen minutes inside warming back up. In Delta Junction, at the peak of winter, we experienced around two hours of daylight and an hour of dusk at each end for a total of four hours of “light” per day. The days were long, cold and trying at times. When the decision came to stay another winter or travel on, I decided to surrender my pride and prioritized keeping my toes safe from the mild case of frostbite I had been fighting all winter long. I loaded up my truck, my horse, Bex, and headed south to Utah where I was able to work for a large agritourism operation.

Throughout my time in Alaska, I discovered my passion for communicating and sharing about the agriculture industry, ergo Agriculture for All Communications (aka Ag 4 All) was born. Ag 4 All got its name because I believe agriculture is for everyone, and it is vital that we educate our disconnected consumer audience.

Over the past two years, I have led Agriculture for All Communications, where our mission is to ‘bring organizations and people together for the good of agriculture’ through marketing and communication efforts. I recently started a ministry called “Wave Walker,” to encourage people to pursue God’s will in their life. In my free time, I am an avid hiker, love staying active, working out, riding my horse, playing with my nephew, and loving on my friends and family. I currently have the opportunity to serve on the American Farm Bureau’s “Go Team.” as well as on the American Farm Bureau Foundation outreach board. Seeing cattle production in different states has been an eye-opening experience. I have found each state and each operation experiences unique challenges and that there are “so many ways to pluck a chicken.”

Through growing up on a century farm in Lafayette County, I was gifted a childhood full of hauling hay, riding ponies and seeing my family pursue their passions in the agriculture industry. Currently, I reside in Columbia, where I now have the opportunity to serve beef producers all throughout the state. My role with MBIC includes managing outreach and education programs, coordinating the Beef Quality Assurance Program, as well as handling digital marketing and promotional efforts.

In many ways, I am grateful for the pandemic and the ways it has shaped my life. It gave me the opportunity to explore Alaska, Utah, Montana and many other places wandered. It built my faith and developed my character. But ultimately, there is no place like home.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to expand my knowledge of Missouri’s vast agriculture industry, meet new people, and make many memories to come. Most importantly, I look forward to meeting beef producers from across the state and working to make a positive difference for our industry. If you see me out and about promoting beef, say hi and tell me something good. Cheers, Monica Thornburg

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Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame Inducts Jackie Moore On July 28, 2023, the Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame inducted Jackie Moore of Joplin Regional Stockyards during the Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Dodge City, Kansas.

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It seems only fitting to celebrate extraordinary cattlemen in Dodge City, Kansas, the “cowboy capitol of the world,” — a city rich with western history and cattle marketing roots. From those early day cattle drives to the local sale rings to the video and internet sales, the men and women in the cattle marketing industry have made numerous changes and tremendous advances to continue to bring top dollar for cattle producers.

The Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to competitive marketing and true price discovery. These men and women are the backbone of the cattle industry. Their efforts ensure a competitive marketplace, the foundation of the american cattle industry. Their commitment to protect price discovery ensures longevity in our industry and in our way of life.

Great Leaders Build a Great Legacy The introduction of Jackie Moore was made by individuals who have worked with and beside these extraordinary cattlemen throughout impressive careers. They have experienced first-hand the dedication and determination these men have to true market discovery. It is an honor for each of these friends to be on stage to present this award to a man who chose them to be part of his marketing team legacy. Congratulations! Upon meeting Jackie Moore for the first time, you quickly learn he’s not into nuance. At first introduction, he measures you up with the intense eye of a practiced appraiser — someone who’s spent almost 3/4 of his life in the livestock auction business. His handshake telegraphs his confident nature. In his corner of the world, he moves like a heavyweight champ, exchanging greeting and flinging one-liners in all directions to a public that all seem to know him. He admits to having a short attention span, a trait he says serves him well in his chosen profession. He seems to operate at just one speed: flat out.

Moore says he’s a product of his upbringing: a small cow-calf operation his late father, Claude Moore, ran, and 45 years spent working in the operation he now coowns with his sons and son-in-law. The 64-year-old Moore got his start at the Joplin yards as a 13-year-old. He never wanted to do anything else. He eventually bought a commission at the Joplin yards, which at the time was a faint competitor to the hefty livestock trade going on near Springfield. Driving by the old Joplin yards one day, Moore says the idea came to him to buy the operation. That’s how his inspirations usually come, he adds, by stewing on the multitude of informational bits he picks up in his non-stop contact with business associates, clients and contacts. In 1986, he partnered up with other family members to buy the old Joplin yards, which at the time marketed 90,000 head per year. The partners built the current JRS facility in Carthage in 1995, now the nation’s largest cow-calf auction. Moore bought out the other family interests in 2017. Bailey, Skyler and Dustin Eldridge and their wives took ownership along with Jackie. Today, the JRS operation is one big, extended family. With sons Bailey and Skyler doing the auctioneering and order buying and Dustin Eldridge, brother-in-law, working on the financials. “I pretty much have always handled the customers,” Moore said. “I’m just a cowman and people person, and I’ve known most of the people we do business with all my life.” “I’m the visionary, the idea man. I dream up the programs, and it’s the great partners and people I work with who figure out how to get them done,” Moore said. “I spend zero time in the office, and I don’t carry a calculator or a computer. I rely on business cards, buyers’ cards, a cell phone and my good memory.”

“I don’t know a single person involved in Missouri’s cattle industry that reaches more people in a given year than Jackie Moore,” said Mike John, past MCA and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president. “Thousands of cattle producers from Missouri and bordering states do business with him. He has had and continues to have a profound impact on the cattle industry throughout the state and the country.” Moore admits he sets a torrid pace. “My philosophy has always been to go faster than anyone else. My deal is if they’re asleep, I’m awake and trying to get their customers,” Moore said. He said his drive comes from growing up on small farms in Stotts City, a little town not far from Carthage. “I know how important these cattle and the income from them are to these folks,” Moore said. John contends that Moore is one of the most produceroriented market managers he’s ever known. “He honestly believes his mission is to keep small producers in business and to help them adapt to change,” John said. “He invests, takes time to adapt and provides his customers with opportunities. “Our job is to work as hard as we can for our customers to make them aware of industry trends and opportunities,” Moore said. “We’re not out to tell them how to run their operation. We want our customers to make all they can, but it’s up to them to participate. In most cases, JRS doesn’t make any more money, and I tell them that,” Moore added. “Because of that, I think the producer regards us as a more honest source of information.” Jackie always said, “As the population grows everyday, the cow herd shrinks, but it’s the best time in your life to be in the cattle business.” SEPTEMBER 2023

About 40 full-time and 60 part-time employees, with an average time of service between 15 to 20 years, are employed at the Carthage facility. It features 10 acres under roof with pipe fences that can hold approximately 3,500 head, with feed and water pens. In addition, 51 outside traps with feed, water and shade have capacity for an additional 7,500 cattle. A total of 527,000 head of cattle in 2022, mostly 300-900 pound calves, for $549 million in volume, sell annually though JRS from a client base of 10,000 sellers.

“He was young, hard-working,” Joe Day longtime order buyer said with a chuckle as he recalls the frenetic energy Moore brought to the area with the 1986 purchase. “Jackie was out beating the bushes. He wasn’t afraid to take chances, and he ran the wheels off his truck calling on people. The commission men in the old stockyards didn’t know what hit them,” Day added.

Outstanding First Half for U.S. Pork Exports, Beef Exports Below Record Pace of 2022 Source: USMEF U.S. pork exports concluded an excellent first half with another strong performance in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While well below the record pace established in 2022, June beef exports topped $900 million in value, pushing first-half export value to nearly $5 billion. First-half Pork Exports Achieve Broad-based Growth June pork exports totaled 245,964 metric tons (mt), up 12% from a year ago, while export value climbed 6% to $691.4 million. Through the first half of 2023, exports were 14% above last year’s pace at 1.47 million mt, valued at $4.05 billion (up 12%). Pork exports to Mexico are on a record pace, with firsthalf value up 21% to more than $1 billion. First-half exports increased sharply year-over-year to the ASEAN region, Australia, Taiwan, the Dominican Republic and Chile, while also posting gains in China/Hong Kong, South Korea and Central America. Pork variety meat exports surged by 32% in the first half to more than 297,000 mt, led by record-large shipments to China.

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“Mexico is certainly the 2023 pacesetter for U.S. pork exports but what’s really exciting is that the industry is achieving such broad-based growth internationally,” said Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO. “Exports are making impressive gains in the Western Hemisphere and reclaiming market share in many Asia-Pacific markets, and U.S. pork is well-positioned to continue gaining momentum in the second half.”

First-half Beef Exports Lower Overall, But Bright Spots Emerge Beef exports totaled 115,107 mt in June, down 12% from a year ago and slightly below the May volume. Export value was $909.5 million, down 13% year-over-year but the highest since October and 4% above the value posted in May. First-half beef exports were 10% below last year’s record pace at 669,176 mt. Export value was just under $5 billion – down 19% from a year ago but still 8% above the first half of 2021. June beef exports to Taiwan were the largest in 14 months, while exports to Mexico continued to build momentum and shipments to Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa and the Dominican Republic posted yearover-year gains. June exports to South Korea, China and Japan were below last year’s large totals, though shipments to Japan improved notably in value from the previous month. “It was a challenging first half for beef exports, especially when compared to the blistering pace established a year ago,” Halstrom said. “But we are encouraged to see that exports are still accounting for a consistently high percentage of total beef production, and variety meat exports have held up very well considering the decline in U.S. slaughter. These metrics continue to illustrate the important contribution of exports in maximizing beef carcass value.” Lamb Exports Trend Lower, Fall Below Year-ago Level After a strong start in 2023, exports of U.S. lamb muscle cuts trended sharply lower in the second quarter. June exports were just 109 mt, down 56% from a year ago, while value fell 45% to $843,000. First-half exports were down 5% in volume (1,067 mt) and 6% in value ($6.35 million). Exports trended higher to the Netherlands Antilles, the Bahamas, Guatemala and Canada, and volume increased slightly to Mexico. A detailed summary of the January-June export results for U.S. beef, pork and lamb, including market-specific highlights, is available from the USMEF website.

NCBA Member Testifies in Support of Black Vulture Relief Act Source: NCBA WASHINGTON ( July 27, 2023) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member and Missouri cattle producer Charlie Besher testified before the House Natural Resources Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee in support of the Black Vulture Relief Act. Besher, the chairman of NCBA’s Property Rights and Environmental Management Committee, shared how predatory black vultures take a toll on cattle producers’ livestock and livelihoods. “Black vultures play a role in the ecosystem, and cattle producers have no desire to eradicate the species, but to continue managing them under such a restrictive system is ludicrous. The species is abundant across the continent, and no longer a conservation concern. These birds are extremely vicious predators and their attacks on cattle are devastating, both emotionally and financially,” Besher said. “As a cow-calf producer who has invested for years in voluntary conservation in Missouri, I’m proud to testify in support of the commonsense Black Vulture Relief Act. On behalf of NCBA and the thousands of producers who are losing cattle each year to black vultures, I urge Congress to pass this legislation to give farmers and ranchers more tools to protect their livestock.”

After 50 years of federal protections, black vultures now number 190 million strong and are an abundant species across the country. Even though a growing number of producers lose calves each year to black vulture depredation, the current framework for lethal take is overly restrictive and burdensome. Introduced by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL), the Black Vulture Relief Act is bipartisan legislation that would allow cattle producers to take vultures without a permit, when there is an immediate need to protect their livestock from injury or death. Currently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues black vulture depredation permits to states and states issue sub-permits to producers, but these permits only allow for take of three individual animals per year. Given that black vultures can attack multiple times a month in flocks as large as 50, the current permits are completely insufficient to address the problem. Black vulture numbers are also on the rise, and they attack cattle in a particularly vicious way, usually targeting calves hours or even minutes after birth. The Black Vulture Relief Act is also supported by numerous NCBA state affiliates.

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What’s Cookin’ at the

Missouri Beef House By the MCA Beef House Committee Steak Fry 2023 Do you ever wonder who is behind the scenes of the 20th Annual MCA Steak Fry held Jun 10, 2023? Who is it decorating the tables and preparing the meal? It’s MCA Cattlemen and CattleWomen volunteers! The Beef House Team plans the menu with input from the MCA staff, orders food according to projected attendance, and prepares a checklist for all necessary items, from tableware to drinks and a lot in between. Our menu included 10-ounce KC Strips, baked potatos, salads, a Tuscan veggie mix, dinner rolls, ice cream donated by Missouri Dairy Association and decorated cupcakes donated by Frank/Hazelrigg.

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Suetta Carter, Kathy Harris, Susan Smarr, and Patty Wood decorated all the tables with white and red homemade tissue flowers. With the numbers anticipated this year, it was imperative that we have three grills to cook our steaks from Middendorf Meats, St Louis. A BIG THANKS goes to Lafayette County Cattlemen and Pettis County Cattlemen for grilling our steaks to

perfection. While most of the food is prepared at the MCA Beef House, all food and serving items must be transferred to the Agriculture Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds where our event is held due to large attendance numbers. A HUGE THANKS goes to Jim Fairfax and John Harris for bringing their gators and trailers to transport many loads back and forth between the two locations. A TREMENDOUS THANKS goes to all our volunteers who helped prepare food, cook, serve, clean-up, etc. The success of the dinner served was possible because each of these volunteers work for a cause, not applause; live life to express, not impress! Thanks to the generosity and sponsorship of LAG Industries, the MCA Beef House patio entrance has custom metal art signs on display on a yearly basis. The Brackman’s of LAG Industries have partnered with the Beef House to bring a unique opportunity to the highest bidder: the chance to put your name or business on a 9” x 48” metal sign. We auctioned the Beef House patio entrance/southside sign at the MCA Steak Fry held in July. The proceeds will benefit the MCA’s Political Action Committee(PAC), whose purpose is to be involved in the political process by supporting those elected officials who support the beef industry, as well as those issues that directly impact the nature of the beef business. Our highest bidder at this year’s 2023 Steak Fry was BTC Bank. Thank you for your support at the PAC auction! Thought for the Month… “Little Boy Blue, go shut the gate; the sheep’s in the meadow, the cows on the plate!”

Missouri Beef House First Customers at the Missouri Beef House 2023 The first customers at the Missouri Beef House this year during the Missouri State Fair were from Stewartsville. Left to right are: Gene and DeNeece Saunders. The Missouri Beef House opens every day at 11 a.m. during the Missouri State Fair.

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Missouri State Fair Highlights Miss Kelsey Miller Crowned 2023 Missouri State Fair Queen Source: Missouri State Fair Miss Kelsey Miller of Jonesburg was named the 2023 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held Thursday, August 10. Miss Miller received the highest score of 35 contestants vying for the title in the twoday competition, held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Miller will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be an ambassador for the State Fair and Missouri agriculture throughout the coming year. Miss Miller is 18 years old and attending the University of Missouri. As Queen, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship to continue her education. Miss Miller entered as Miss Northeast FFA Expo and is the daughter of Bill and Jennifer Miller. Miss Miller is most looking forward to “meeting new people and getting to talk to those both in agriculture and outside of it.” Miss Miller’s favorite Missouri State Fair tradition is finding the best-fried Oreo stand. Miss Miller enjoys showing her cattle and rabbits each year along with working the Beef House and displaying her exhibits at both the 4-H and FFA buildings. Miss Miller enjoys showing her cattle and rabbits and displaying her exhibits at both the 4-H and FFA Buildings. She also enjoys working at the Beef House.

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Participants in the queen pageant were judged in multiple areas, including interview, speech, talent and evening gown.

Miss Kelsey Miller, Jonesburg, Missouri, is the 2023 Missouri State Fair Queen.

Miss 2023 Miss La Plata FFA Representative, Audrey Belfield, was named first runner-up and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Second runner-up went to Miss Concordia FFA, Alice Reid, who will receive a $500 scholarship. The third runner-up honor went to Miss Sheep Producers Representative, Rachel Ancell, who will receive a $350 scholarship, and the fourth runnerup honor went to Miss Missouri Cooper County, Lilli Hendrix, who will receive a $250 scholarship. Recognition plaques went to contestants ranking highest in each of the four competitive categories: Miss Reid received top ranking in Interview; Miss Belfield received top ranking in Speech; Miss Karli Hamilton received top ranking in Evening Gown; and Miss Hendrix, received top ranking in Talent.

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Missouri State Fair Highlights Sale of Champions Auction Results SEDALIA — The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, August 19. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, breaking numerous records from previous sales raising over $275,000 for youth in agriculture. The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Ryleigh Witt of Warrenton. Ryleigh is the daughter of Tyler Witt and is a member of the Hawk Point 4-H Club. Her 1,410-pound Crossbred steer sold for $24,750 and was purchased by Edward Jones Associates, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Wheeler Auctions and Randy Little. Additional funds for the Grand Champion Steer were also contributed by the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters, resulting in a total record-breaking sale value of $46,000.

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The Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Renee Conklin of Hallsville. Renee is the daughter of Russell and Joyce Conklin and is a member of the Hallsville FFA. Her 277-pound Light Crossbred hog was purchased for $14,000 by The Mizzou Group (Mizzou CAFNR Alumni, Department of Animal Sciences, Independent Aggies, MU Block and Bridle, Mizzou Meat Market) and BTC Bank. Additional funds were also contributed by the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a record-breaking total sale value of $50,000.

Payge Dahmer of Nevada exhibited the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Lambs. Payge is the daughter of Cory and Amy Dahmer and is a member of the Nevada FFA Chapter. Her Champion Crossbred lamb weighed 137 pounds and was purchased for $5,500 by CFM Insurance and the Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council, along with additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters. The total sale value of the Grand Champion Lamb was $14,000. Her Reserve Champion Hampshire lamb weighed 123 pounds and was purchased for $5,500 by Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council and Climate LLC, along with additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters. The total sale value of the Reserve Champion Lamb was $11,300. The Grand Champion Meat Goat was exhibited by Ty Murphy of Houstonia. Ty is the son of Brent and DeEtta

Murphy and is a member of the Kennedy 4-H Club. His Boer goat weighed 75 pounds and was purchased for $5,000 by Edward Jones Associates. Additional funds were also contributed by Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a total sale value of $17,100. The Grand Champion Pen of Chickens was exhibited by Hayden Duncan of Centertown. Hayden is the son of Kevin and Diana Duncan and is a member of the Columbia FFA Chapter. His Cornish Cross broilers weighed an average of 6.91 pounds and were purchased by Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Company for $2,000. Additional funds were contributed from Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a total sale value of $3,150. Molly Strozewski of Lincoln exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits. Molly is the daughter of Jake and Jill Strozewski and is a member of the Independent

Benton County 4-H. Her New Zealand rabbits had an average weight of 4.6 pounds and were purchased for $2,745 by Mizzou CAFNR and the Missouri Rabbit Producers Association, along with additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters. The total sale value of the Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits was $6,900. The Grand Champion Ham was exhibited by Timothy Holtsclaw of California. Timothy is the son of Thad and Sara Holtsclaw and is a member of the California FFA Chapter. His ham weighed 22.79 pounds and was purchased by Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council for $3,300, along with additional funds from Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters. The record-breaking total sale value of the Grand Champion Ham was $6,550. The Grand Champion Bacon was exhibited by Jackie Clay of Moberly. Jackie is the daughter of Jimmie and Julie Clay, and Lloyd Miller and Kathy Miller-Price and is a member of the Paris Patriots 4-H. Her bacon weighed 9.95 pounds and was purchased by Regional Missouri Bank for $1,800, along with additional funds from Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters. The total sale value of the Grand Champion Bacon was $7,400. Paisley Nelson of Platte City exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Paisley is the daughter of Blake and Ruth Nelson and is a member of the Platte County 4-H Club. Paisley’s 1,380-pound Charolais Composite steer was purchased for $18,450 by Missouri State Fair Concessionaires, Wheeler Angus, and Wayne and Anita Vanderwert. Additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulted in a total sale value $29,500. Molly Malter of Marshall showed the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow. Molly is the daughter of Justin and Rebecca Malter and is a member of the Work to Win 4-H Club. Molly’s 283-pound Light Crossbred barrow was purchased for $9,500 by Climate LLC, Heimer Hampshires and Smithfield Foods. Additional funds were provided by the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a total sale value of $43,500.

Wren Coats of Braymer exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Rabbits. Wren is the daughter of Shawn and Nichole Coats and is a member of the Braymer FFA Chapter. Wren’s New Zealand rabbits weighed an average of 4.53 pounds and sold for $1,500 to Missouri Rabbit Producers and Exhibitors, with additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a total sale value of $4,900. Madison McCord of California exhibited the Reserve Champion Ham. Madison is the daughter of Brad and Jennifer McCord and is a member of the California FFA Chapter. Madison’s ham weighed 23.16 pounds and sold for $2,200 to Fordyce Farms, with additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a total sale value of $3,700. Chase Kendrick of Mexico exhibited the Reserve Champion Bacon. Chase is the son of Jared and Ashley Kendrick and is a member of the Paris FFA Chapter. Chase’s bacon weighed 7.82 pounds and sold for $1,700 to Regional Missouri Bank, with additional funds from Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a record-breaking total sale value of $9,700. The Limited Edition Sale of Champions Commemorative Belt Buckle was purchased by Mark Wolfe for $2,500. Chuck Miller, Superintendent of the Sale of Champions and Co-Chairman of the Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture Committee, and Rodney Heimer, Co-Chairman, offered thanks and appreciation to all buyers and Youth in Agriculture sponsors. The youth exhibitors were especially excited to participate in the Sale this year and raised over $130,000 of hometown support. Proceeds from the Sale go to the sale exhibitors and are used to award Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarships. They also thanked LiveAuctions.tv for providing their online bidding service, sponsored by Mike Williams and Wheeler Auctions and Real Estate, Chas Wheeler, Paris. A complete list of all 2023 Youth in Agriculture sponsors will soon be available at www.mostatefair.com.

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Payton Rodgers of Savannah exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat. Payton is the daughter of Blaine and Melissa Rodgers and is a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Payton’s Boer goat weighed 106-pounds and sold for $4,500 to Specialty Risk Insurance and Heimer and Associates. Additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulted in a total sale value of $7,900.

Blake Gates of Cairo exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Chickens. Blake is the son of Brian and Peggy Gates and is a member of the Neighborly Community 4-H. Blake’s Cornish Cross chickens weighed an average of 6.52 pounds and sold for $1,500 to Invenergy – The Grain Belt Express, with additional funds from the Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters resulting in a total sale value of $4,150.

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Southwest Missouri Cattlemen “I’ve been waiting much longer for a rain cloud to appear than for mud to dry out.” Despite unavoidable storm damage, its been a refreshing relief to receive such heavy rains at the start of August! Bred heifers have started calving, and I’m anxiously looking towards a fall of lush forage growth. This month’s inspiration can be found in Psalm 121:8: “the Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.” What a blessing! People in agriculture are individuals of routine. Seasonally speaking, or on a daily basis, no matter how you cut it, there usually is some method to our madness (maybe an ornery grin came across your face just now?). We understand that planning is essential to success and agree with the old adage that ‘slow is fast, and fast is slow.’ No doubt, agriculture is a hazardous occupation, with technology advancing and methods improving, it is even more essential now than ever to stop, and plan. The bible shares many examples where the plans of the diligent bring a greater degree of success.

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One routine that I look forward to is the re-boot of our association following our summer break. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to visit with you and, hopefully, identify reliable methods that can be added to our planning toolbox!

The Fall Tour (September 15-16) is just around the corner. I have to tell you, Adam McGee and I have run across more than one roadblock in the past few weeks. Various outfits have had to cancel on our group, including a feedlot tour; however, we have successfully found quality replacement experiences. At this time, our itinerary includes a beef research facility at Oklahoma State University, several large-scale ranches/seedstock outfits, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and Oklahoma National Stockyards! One noteworthy stop will be a seedstock operation that utilizes ET and AI, is successful in the show ring, and markets beef (smallscale) directly to consumers and a local restaurant; they’ve even been voted best beef in Oklahoma in

2022! Each day, our members will be responsible for breakfast, while their tour fee ($300) will cover lodging, transportation, meals and tickets. The tour bus will load from the Southwest Research Center at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, and we will depart at 7 a.m. We are expected to return around 4 p.m. the following day. Registration for the Fall Tour will officially close on Friday, September 8, or when the bus/hotel capacity is met. To register, contact Nathan Isakson at (573) 5782518. A few final notes — our National Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show scholarship will open in September for SWMO collegiate cattlemen’s members, as well as college students who are children or grandchildren of a SWMO Cattlemen’s member; be on the lookout for these applications at our first fall meeting. Speaking of scholarships, be sure to have any qualifying youth you know of apply for the Missouri Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship; it closes this fall. Finally, Apple Butter Makin’ Days will be here shortly; please let me know if you are planning on helping during any of the days. See you in September! Nathan Isakson President - Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association

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Henry County Cattlemen do not meet in summer, but activities are going on. The top picture is members Dale Lawler, Miles Bailey, Marylin Lesmeister and Taylor Bush that cooked at the Henry County Small Animal Sale at the fair in July. We served around 175 exhibitors, families and buyers that attended the event. The bottom picture is Miles Bailey, our vice presideny, who pulled

our grill trailer with sponsor ads, through the Old Glory Days celebration earlier in the month. His riders included Sammee and Marylin Lesmeister.

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Newton McDonald County Cattlemen It has been a while since the last update from the Newton McDonald County Cattlemen, but we have been very busy during that time with several events in our area. Our March 21 affiliate meeting was a big success with 126 people in attendance. The evening’s meal was a big hit consisting of a steak, baked potato and salad, along with homemade ice cream. The meal was prepared and served by several Crowder College Ag students and affiliate members, and it was sponsored by MFA Oil. During the meeting, we heard from students from the Neosho FFA preparing for an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., along with FFA instructors discussing a proposed school bond issue that would affect the FFA program. We also enjoyed a presentation by the Pierce City FFA students. Our featured speaker for the evening was Josh Wisdom with the Missouri Department of Conservation speaking on the growing problem of the Black Vultures. He shared some tips on how to identify the Black Vulture and deterrent methods, along with how to properly seek aid with this problem from goverment agencies. On March 23, we provided support to the Crowder College Ag Deptartment for their annual Aggie Day Judging Contest. Thirteen of our club members volunteered to help escort the groups of 800 area high school students that attended the states largest event of this type.

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On April 5, Newton McDonald County Cattlemen’s conducted the 10th Annual Calf Sale, with the proceeds going to the Crowder College Ag Deptartment. The calf this year was donated by Neece Family Farms and auctioned off by Joplin Regional Stockyards. This event was a big success and ensured our commitment to to the Crowder College Ag program and future generations in the agriculture industry.

We participated in Cowboys at the Capitol on April 26, as 11 club members traveled to Jefferson City to visit with our state legislatures. We faced some obstacles with the day’s plans due to a very late session with the senate and none of them being present while we were there. But with a lot of help from the ladies at Missouri Cattlemen’s Association — Lisa, Courtney and Nancy

— we were able to speak with several of our state representatives about important issues. On April 28, club members were given an inside tour of the Quapaw Nation’s ag facilities in Northeast Oklahoma. We first toured the Buffalo operation near Downstream Casino. This included the very oversized handling and working facility and their buffalo herd. After lunch at Downstream Casino, we traveled to their cattle processing and feeding facilites, where we recieved an in-depth tour of their very impressive processing facility. Our May association meeting was held on the 16th at the Newton County Fairgrounds with 68 members present. Our meal was served by area 4-H members and sponsored by Goswick Ag Services Lime and Fertilizer. We enjoyed pizza, along with homemade ice cream and cookies. During the meeting, we presented $100 checks to three Neosho FFA members, Grace Garren, Cassie Davis and Audrin Roberts. This was to help support their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., for an FFA conference. Our featured speaker for the evening was Craig Payne, DVM, with the University of Missouri. He updated us with some valuable information on the upcoming changes relating to medication, its availability and the impacts it will have on each of our cattle operations. On May 19, the Newton-McDonald County Cattlemen held a special meeting regarding the application of industrial waste to ag ground in our area. We heard from a few area cattle producers about their concerns with this product and its use. Our featured speaker for the evening was Paula Yockel from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, founder of Mission503. She spoke of her and her family’s experience with the biosolids near her home in Oklahoma. Also on July 8, several of our members helped in serving watermelon during the premium sale at the Newton County Fair. It is always great to visit with all the people at the fair; lots of them are not involved in agriculture. It is also a great opportunity to once again support our future ranchers and ag leaders as we hope to carry on this way of life.

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St. Clair County St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association met on Tuesday, August 8, at Landmark Restaurant in Lowry City with 30 members and guests present. Gavon Hutchinson with Hometown Crop Solutions, LLC, spoke to the group on the availability of Livestock Risk Protection Insurance. Livestock Risk Protection Insurance helps with the risk of declining markets that are out of the cattleman’s control, and the nice thing about it is that there is no minimum head count to be able to purchase this risk insurance. There are six pieces of information that a cattleman must have to purchase this insurance. The cattleman must have an open policy that is ready for you to purchase and know the type of cattle, the marketing date, the marketing target weight, gender, and head count on which you wish to purchase the insurance. The cattleman can get insurance for his calves anywhere from the unborn to 1,000-pound animals. Different factors play a role in when and how long you want to purchase the insurance. However, years like this make the insurance look good as no cattleman wants to put forth all the risk involved in raising cattle for the market to drop when they get ready to sell. Anyone interested in the insurance should contact Gavon Hutchinson with Hometown Crop Solutions. Thank you, Landmark Restaurant, for the delicious meal and Gavon Hutchinson, Hometown Crop Solutions, LLC, for sponsoring it!

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The first round of Mo Beef Kids went on Friday, August 4, 2023. Our next round will go on Friday, October 6. Any person or business interested in donating, please see Weston Shelby or Lawanna Salmon. Monetary donations are being taken to help the Cattlemen purchase cattle when no one has one ready to go at the scheduled time.

Gavon Hutchinson talking to the Cattlemen.

On Saturday, July 22, St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association worked the Lucas Oil 50/50 Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night. It was a great evening, and fun was had by all. Our winner was Nathanael Fisher, a 12-year-old young man from Ballard, Missouri. Nathanael won $560. Congratulations, Nathanael! Gavon Hutchinson presented President Mike Nance with a .22 revolver engraved with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association emblem and the Hometown

Gavon presents revolver to President Mike Nance.

Crop Solutions emblem for the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association to use to raise money. Be watching for more details to follow! Our next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2023, at Appleton City School District with sponsor St. Clair County State Bank.

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Polk County Cattlemen Hallelujah… it rained! While all of Polk County is still considered to be in moderate to severe drought conditions, over the last month, the heavens opened up a few times and provided some much-needed relief to our farmers and beef producers in the form of sweet droplets of H2O! Fields and lawns have greened up, water levels in ponds are a little higher, and we are even

hearing rumors of the possibility of second cuttings of hay for some.

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Normally, if it rains on the day of an outside event, everyone is wishing for the rain to stop! That was definitely not the case on July 21; the drizzly day was when the Bank of Missouri held their Customer Appreciation Event in the parking lot of the main bank in Bolivar. Moments after the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association set up their grills and serving tent, the rain started, continuing off and on throughout the day. Instead of frustration, PCCA volunteers, bank personnel, and bank customers smiled and embraced the rain as the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association grilled and served 200 hamburger meals and 200 hotdog meals. We appreciate Bank of Missouri trusting us to provide quality meals to their customers and employees for the event. PCCA volunteers were Bob Moreland, Ed Vest, Mark Stanek, Les Hopkins, Steve Bruckhoff, Larry Waltz, Darrell Jenkins, Leona Benson, Shannon Floyd and Marla Moreland.

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Lafayette County Cattlemen Once again, Lafayette County Cattlemen supported the 4-H and FFA Fair in Higginsville. Over 100 4-Hers and their families enjoyed burgers and all beef hotdogs at the annual Super Farmer Contest. LCCA also sponsors the Rate of Gain contest for the steer show. The entry shown by Joel Mahnken was the winner, with an average daily gain of 4.73 lbs.

Joel Mahnken with his winning rate of gain entry.

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Scholarship winners in attendance, left to right: Martin Dieckmann, Ellie Erdman, Mackenzie Fike, and Colton Linebach. Not pictured: Ali Reid and Jackson Kouril.

July 20 was the LCCA Scholarship Dinner and Auction in Concordia. Over 150 members and friends of LCCA enjoyed a prime rib dinner catered by Randy Hicks and the Plowboys crew from Marshall. Corbin Steel Livestock Equipment sponsored (awesome) cupcakes by Jessica White for dessert. The silent and live auctions had lively bidding and raised funds for LCCA scholarships.

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Register Now for the 2023 Angus Convention Source: Angus Communications With the theme of “Experience Angus Convention,” this year’s convention promises unparalleled educational opportunities, industry insight and a solutions-based trade show. Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2023 Angus Convention — the premier event for cattle producers and industry professionals. This year’s Angus Convention will take place from November 3-6 at Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida. For the first time, Angus Convention will be held in the Southeast. “While the average consumer may think of beaches and amusement parks when they think of Florida, we know the state is rich cow country,” said Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association. Attendees can look forward to a lineup of engaging sessions, renowned speakers and interactive workshops. Not to mention, the large variety of tours this year makes it a family-focused event. Sign up for the National Angus Tour to learn more about Florida’s cattle industry or attend Beef Blitz to get

a closer look at how beef makes its way to consumers. Other tours being offered include Gatorland, Kennedy Space Center, Wild Florida and more. “Being in Florida, we knew that members might want to bring their families for a few days to experience the sights,” said Caitlyn Brandt, director of events and junior activities. The first gathering of all attendees will be at the Grand Opening of the trade show on Friday evening. One of the highlights of the general sessions will be a session focused on genomics. “Genomics has transformed how we think about breeding cattle today. But it’s not just the Angus world that has seen change,” McCully said. Throughout this year’s Angus Convention, educational sessions will introduce topics for attendees to learn more about production practices, new technologies and marketing. Angus University sessions on Sunday morning are designed to pique the interest of any size cattlemen from across the country. With production topics like Artificial Insemination (AI) best practices, fly control and parasite resistance, association members are encouraged to invite their commercial cattleman customers.

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“The convention isn’t just for Angus breeders,” Brandt said. “All users of Angus genetics will find something of interest.”

Early bird registration for Angus Convention 2023 is now open. Attendees can visit the official convention website at www.angusconvention.com to secure their spots and access additional information about the event, including the schedule, tours, accommodations, and exhibitor details.

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Trevor Hinkle, Nevada Engages in Premiere Education at Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) Source: Angus Communications Trevor Hinkle, Nevada, Missouri, attended the 2023 Beef Leaders Institute (BLI), June 13-17. The annual event is hosted by the American Angus Association and funded by the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®). BLI provides Association members the opportunity to experience the beef value chain from pasture to plate. “It’s truly a privilege to welcome a new Beef Leaders Institute class each year,” said Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. “This unique experience fosters growth for attendees and provides an opportunity to connect with their fellow breeders.”

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Participants began the week at the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Missouri. While at the breed’s headquarters, attendees met with staff to learn about the many departments and programs housed within the Association. Several Association employees offered insights, including Mark McCully; Kelli

Twenty-one American Angus Association® members from across the globe attended the 2023 Beef Leaders Institute (BLI), June 13-17. BLI allows young Association members to experience the beef value chain from pasture to plate.

Retallick-Riley, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) president; and Clay Zwilling, Angus MediaSM president. Attendees then hit the road, departing from Saint Joseph to further explore the production and processing

sectors of the beef industry. They toured Tyson Fresh Meats in Dakota City, Nebraska, and Weborg Feedyards in Pender, Nebraska. For the next leg of the trip, attendees traveled to Ohio to continue studying the beef value chain. While visiting Buckhead Toledo in Northwood, Ohio, participants experienced the preparation of value-added CAB® products. They explored the impact of genetics in the beef industry at STgenetics in Tiffin, Ohio. The final days of the experience were spent in The Culinary Center at the CAB® brand’s headquarters in Wooster, Ohio. From a “Taste the Difference,” steak tasting to a hands-on beef fabrication demonstration in the meat lab, participants explored the specifications behind putting a CAB® steak on the dinner table. Their newly-gained knowledge was even put to the test as they prepared their own steaks with the assistance of worldclass chef, Venoy Roggers, III. During a week fully immersing themselves in the industry, the BLI class realized how the cattle they raise influence the industry well beyond their pastures. “We’re always selling bulls and you see the commercial people, but you don’t really see what happens to the beef

after it leaves,” Hinkle said. “It’s just a really interesting process to see what happens after it gets to the packer, leaves the packer, and how there’s value made along the whole chain, and how many people are really working to do that. It’s a really eye-opening experience.” Hinkle said he’s eager to take what he learned home and share it with his operation’s customers. He expressed his gratitude for the knowledge, perspective and new friendships gained throughout the week. “We are proud to support educational opportunities like Beef Leaders Institute for our members,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “Providing experiences that prepare our breeders for success is a vital part of the Foundation’s mission to ensure a bright future for the breed.” Providing continued education for the Angus membership is a priority for the Association. BLI is designed to equip members ages 25-45 with the resources to understand all segments of the beef industry. Attendees leave as stronger, more effective leaders for the Angus breed and beef industry. To learn more about BLI, visit www.angus.org/Event/ BLIEntryForm. The 2024 application will be available in early November.

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Angus Youth “Kick it in Cali” at 2023 LEAD Conference

Source: Angus Communications National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from 28 states and Canada gathered for the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference August 3-6 in Modesto, California. Attendees experienced the state’s diverse agriculture and enhanced their leadership skills through activities and speakers. With 132 junior members in attendance, the conference allowed youth to network and form relationships with peers from a variety of backgrounds. The LEAD Conference travels to a new state annually, designed to expose NJAA members to different sectors of the agriculture industry. While exploring the region, youth gain perspective on unique agricultural practices, explore potential career opportunities and develop as future industry leaders.

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“LEAD provides our NJAA members with countless new experiences and opportunities for personal growth,” said Madeline Bauer, senior events coordinator at the American Angus Association®. “Juniors are having fun, but beyond that, they’re forming lifelong friendships and gaining exposure to completely unfamiliar agricultural operations.”

Upon arrival, conference attendees heard a keynote message from Fernando-Sam Sin, professional rodeo photographer, and enjoyed networking with fellow juniors. Educational tours on Friday allowed the group to explore the diverse scope of California agriculture, and each were family-owned operations. Stops included E. & J. Gallo Winery, the largest wine producer in the world; Fiscalini Farmstead, a dairy farm established in 1914 which makes award-winning, artisanal cheese; Ratto Bros., a company farming over 1,000 acres to produce more than 35 vegetable varieties; and Duarte Nursery, the largest permanent crops nursery in the United States. Attendees spent the evening at Vintage Angus Ranch, visiting educational stations covering topics like livestock photography and marketing, hot

Angus youth gathered at the 2023 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, August 3-6 in Modesto, California. A total of 132 juniors from 28 states and Canada attended the conference, “Kickin’ it in Cali,” where they enhanced leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. The group is pictured at Schnoor Park, Chowchilla, California, one of the conference tour stops.

branding, in-vitro fertilization, and pregnancy checking. Saturday started with an early wake-up call as juniors loaded the buses and traveled to Yosemite National Park. After a morning exploring the park and enjoying scenic views, attendees visited one of California’s largest independent almond processors, Minturn Nut Company. The day’s final stop was Schnoor Park, where attendees heard from past NJAA members and sisters Amanda, Kirbe, and Sydney Schnoor on how their junior Angus involvement shaped their careers. After a Sunday morning devotional and time to reflect on their experiences, juniors prepared to travel home. While they had to say their goodbyes, they left equipped with new memories, experiences and friendships to carry with them. Kathryn Coleman, NJAA events director, said it was rewarding to bring the LEAD Conference to California and assist in coordinating the event. “LEAD was extra special this year, being able to bring it back to my home state; I really embraced the role as the events director,” Coleman said. “Knowing that most of these juniors don’t have the opportunity to see the west or fully comprehend what all it has to offer on the agricultural side, I wanted to deliver just that and give 110% to this conference.” The Angus Foundation makes the LEAD Conference possible with support from the Angus Fund, which provides unrestricted dollars to further the Foundation’s mission of enhancing education, youth and research for the breed. To learn more about the LEAD Conference, visit njaa.info.

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Missouri 4-H’ers Raise More than 1.7 Million Meals to Fight Hunger Source: University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA – Missouri 4-H clubs across the state have finished the fifth annual 4-H Feeding Missouri initiative. Each year, 4-H partners with Feeding Missouri and Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids to bring awareness and raise resources addressing food insecurity. Last fall, during University of Missouri Extension and Engagement Week, 4-H challenged participants across the state to fight hunger. From January through April, 4-H’ers participated in a friendly competition to raise the most meals for local families. They held food drives and fundraisers, volunteered services and provided education and outreach activities. Through these efforts, 4-H members raised the equivalent of 711,268 meals this year for food-insecure Missourians, bringing the five-year cumulative total to 1,723,331 meals. “I am so proud of the work 4-H and MU Extension have done to fight food insecurity,” said Lupita Fabregas, director of Missouri 4-H. “Our goal is to help Missourians through service-learning programs, and 4-H Feeding Missouri is a great example of our success.” 4-H clubs could apply for matching mini-grants through a donation from Missouri Farmers Care Foundation. More than $4,000 was awarded to 17 Missouri 4-H clubs to help further their efforts during the drive. To add an educational component to the grants, many youths spoke about food insecurity and promoted their food drives in their schools and to local organizations.

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Campaign proceeds go directly to Feeding Missouri, a coalition of the state’s six major food banks that provides hunger relief through a network of more than 1,500 community-based food programs. During a May 31 virtual event celebrating the drive’s success, Moniteau County 4-H members were recognized for raising 51,459 meals, the most of any Missouri county for the second year in a row. Moniteau County 4-H’ers will receive a small stipend to help them kick off next year’s event and will be showcased in Missouri 4-H’s outreach for the 2024 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign. “The need for food assistance has reached levels higher than prior to the pandemic,” says Heather Hargrove, executive director of Feeding Missouri. “There are families in every county across the state that aren’t sure where their next meal will come from. Our neighbors continue to experience the challenges of rising food prices and transportation. Missouri’s food banks rely on partnerships like these to help raise critical awareness, funds and food to help provide access to nutritious foods for the growing number of seniors, children and families in need. These efforts will directly impact the communities most affected by these challenging times - especially in rural communities where the need continues to be significant. Partnerships like this demonstrate the power a few can have on the many, and we are very grateful for their continued support and commitment.” Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Drive to Feed Kids continues food security efforts throughout the summer. Swine exhibitors are invited to commit pigs to feed neighbors in need through the partnership’s Hogs for Hunger initiative. Up to 50 pigs will be accepted at the Missouri State Fair with Feeding Missouri providing reimbursement of $0.80 per pound live weight for committed hogs. Missouri Farmers Care Foundation will cover processing of these hogs. The foundation asks State Fair exhibitors to indicate their commitment at www.MOFarmersCare.com/drive. “Missouri youth are building a stronger future for their peers through 4-H Feeding Missouri and the Drive to Feed Kids,” said Ashley McCarty, executive director of Missouri Farmers Care Foundation. “It is fulfilling to see the heart of agriculture expressed by Missouri youth donating much-needed food to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, over 1.1 million Missourians facing food insecurity.”

About Feeding Missouri Feeding Missouri is a coalition of Missouri’s six major food banks that works to provide hunger relief to every county in the state and the city of St. Louis through a coordinated network of more than 1,500 communitybased feeding programs.

Missouri Farmers Care Foundation enables Missourians to understand the influence and importance of agriculture in their daily lives by serving as the centralized hub of the unified educational programs, awards and hunger relief efforts of Missouri’s agricultural community.

About Missouri Farmers Care Foundation and Missouri Farmers Care Missouri Farmers Care is a joint effort by Missouri’s agriculture community to stand together for the men and women who provide the food and jobs on which our communities depend. The coalition of more than 40 leading Missouri agricultural groups promotes the growth of Missouri agriculture and rural communities through coordinated communication, education, and advocacy. For more information, visit MOFarmersCare. com.

About Missouri 4-H More than 55,000 members strong, Missouri 4-H is an active, dynamic organization of young people who are learning, growing and preparing to be the leaders of today and tomorrow – making a real difference in their community, country and world. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Missouri and the nation’s Cooperative Extension System. For more information, visit 4h.missouri.edu.

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What is the Cost of Baling Wheat Straw? Source: University of Missouri Extension Note: This is part of an MU Extension series to help row crop and livestock producers with drought. COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – With Missouri forage supplies in short supply due to drought, some livestock producers are looking at wheat straw as feedstuff, despite its poor nutrient quality. This leaves wheat farmers asking what the value of their wheat straw is, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ray Massey. Massey and agriculture economist Joe Horner developed a spreadsheet to help producers decide. Download the spreadsheet at http://muext.us/WheatStrawValue. Several considerations determine the real cost and value of wheat straw. First, what nutrients leave the field when straw is baled? What are the effects on organic matter in the soil? Are there negative effects from soil compaction to the wheat field? Answers to these questions are site-specific, Massey said. Some rely on market prices. Others, such as compaction, have no market prices to help estimate their impact. Consider both to decide short- and long-term benefits. It is easiest to estimate the cost of nutrient removal. Massey recommended using published book values such as those from the International Plant Nutrition Institute, at http://www.ipni.net/article/IPNI-3296, on the quantity of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and sulfur in the straw to estimate the market value to replace removed nutrients with commercial fertilizers. Multiply the amount of nutrient by the value of the nutrient to estimate the value of the straw. Book values may vary by state. When considering the value of straw to the soil’s fertility, look at the nutrient’s stability, Massey said. Phosphorus

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and potassium are stable nutrients that, if removed in the stubble, likely reduce soil fertility. On the other hand, nitrogen content of the straw may have less effect on soil fertility since it is a volatile element. If left on the surface, it may not be available to later crops. Valuing nitrogen may overestimate the cost of replacing the nutrients removed by harvesting the straw. “The process above tells the wheat farmer what the soil nutrient value of the straw is,” Massey said. “It does not tell the livestock farmer the feed value of the straw.” The livestock farmer should research the feed value of the straw to ensure that it exceeds the price the wheat farmer is asking for the straw. Massey gave the following example: A farmer has wheat straw that can be baled and sold. Book values show that every ton of wheat straw contains 15 pounds of N, 3.7 pounds of P2O5, 29 pounds of K2O and 5.4 pounds of S. Local fertilizer prices indicate nutrient prices of $0.49 per pound for N, $0.69 per pound for P2O5, $0.52 per pound for K2O and $0.82 per pound for S. If nutrients removed affect soil fertility, the total value of nutrients removed equals $29.32 per ton. However, this values all the N in the straw. If all the N in the straw adds nothing to soil N, the N in the straw would not be valued and the total value of nutrients removed becomes $22 per ton. If the farmer is the person baling the hay, consider adding a custom baling charge to the value of the nutrients removed. If baling costs are estimated at $18 per bale and each bale weighs 1,200 pounds, the value of the straw now becomes $52 per ton ($22/ton for nutrients + $30/ton baling charge). Business transactions for creating a profit margin should reward the farmer for the risk and management of the activity. If the farmer wants 15% margin for profit and risk, the value of the straw becomes $59.80 per ton ($52/ ton x 1.15 for margin). For more information, visit your local MU Extension agronomist or email Massey at masseyr@missouri.edu or Horner at hornerj@missouri.edu. For more drought resources, go to https://mizzou.us/ DroughtResources.

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Can Missouri Livestock Producers Outlast the Drought? Source: University of Missouri Extension When grass doesn’t grow, some cows have to go. It’s pretty simple math: too little grass + too many cows = too little cash. Missouri livestock producers love their cows and never want to sell them, even when grass and water dry up, said University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker. Instead of culling cows, they will go to great lengths to find alternative feed sources, including growing and buying things they’ve never used before. Maybe it’s time to take a hard look at our operations and ask how many cows our fields can sustain going forward, Tucker said. Tucker, himself an Ozarks beef producer, and other MU Extension specialists are speaking to producers across the state at drought meetings about farm economics and surviving until better days arrive. He discusses the emotional attachment producers have to their livestock and the reluctance to let them go even when they are costing them money. But even before the drought began, we were already facing higher input costs, including fertilizer, fuel, equipment, labor and interest expenses. “With the rapidly changing environment, we simply can’t sustain the same number of cows we used to. My recommendation from the start has been to drop onethird of your cows,” he said. Keeping a few less cows is not all bad and may actually increase profitability.

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“It gives flexibility to graze more and feed less. Twothirds of the normal cow numbers allows you to keep calves longer – growing them to heavier weights – and capture added value,” he said.

“Maybe it means instead of starting to feed hay at Thanksgiving, we make it to Valentine’s Day before the tractors have to leave the barn,” he said. “It gives you the flexibility to keep a few more heifer calves and let Mother Nature apply a little more selection pressure so we ensure only the profitable ones make it into the herd.”

Having fewer cows gives tremendous flexibility to add other profitable enterprises to the operation, he points out. As early as late 2022, MU Extension specialists began recommending that producers plan to destock if drought continued into 2023. As the drought burned on, they offered drought meetings across the state to suggest ways to stretch forages. They shared science-backed practices such as planting alternative forages, ammoniating wheat straw, seeding annuals into perennial pastures, planting quick-growing annuals and baling green corn unlikely to produce grain. While these have worked for many, they also come with a price and won’t work for everyone, said Tucker. He says the number one recommendation in every meeting is simple: cut cow numbers. Many producers across the state have responded and livestock auction barns have seen an influx of animals. Getting rid of your least profitable animals is the quickest way to take stress off the remaining pasture and green cash you have left, said Tucker. MU Extension state beef nutrition specialist Eric Bailey agreed. If you haven’t already, begin culling by getting rid of females that don’t wean a calf each year and don’t rebreed early in the breeding season (80-90 days after calving). Herd profitability largely depends on how long a cow brings value to the herd. Cull out cows with poor eyes, mouths, legs, feet and udders. Cows with poor dispositions also get one-way tickets to the sale barn. Keep those with superior genetics as long as possible. Bailey’s main advice is to plan downsizing. Management improvements, such as shorter breeding seasons, not year-round calving, also can benefit your operation. For optimists, drought-induced culls can be beneficial. It forces decisions that can provide rewards for the long haul. For more information, see “Culling the Commercial Cow Herd: BIF Fact Sheet” at https://extension. missouri.edu/g2036 or contact the MU Extension livestock specialist in your area.

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Missouri State Fair Highlights 2023 MSF Beef Show Dedication When you talk about dedication, there are so many cattle breeders that have helped shape the agricultural industry in Missouri and the nation. A story that begins like many others, 70 years ago, a young man exhibited an Angus steer at the Missouri State Fair. Being a great competitive atmosphere and offering wonderful relationships and opportunities, the Missouri State Fair quickly became a tradition for his family. When mentioning the dedication and the 2023 recipient, individuals quickly responded in some powerful words. Phrases like: • “There couldn’t be a better man.” • “Think about the impact he has made on the cattle industry.” • “His family is the reason I’m in the cattle business.” • “What a legacy of supporting youth.” It is a privilege to introduce a Missouri family that really needs little introduction. Simply put, if you think about two of the biggest brands in agriculture, John Deere and Angus cattle, there is one name that comes to mind in Missouri, that would be Eddie Sydenstricker.

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A passion was ignited in 1952 with a unique transaction involving a red tractor and Angus cattle. A year later, Eddie Sydenstricker walked into the showring and he and his family have exhibited cattle here up until a few years ago. The family has had many achievements with their cattle in and out of the show ring, but most importantly has been a kind and supporting member of the Angus family and positive contributor to agriculture and the fair.

The Sydenstricker family has taken on numerous influential leadership roles. Eddie was involved in forming the very first junior Angus association in the United States, serving as their first President in 1956 for Missouri Junior Angus Association. The following year, Eddie’s father, Ralph served as President of Missouri Angus Association. Eddie also served on the American Angus Association Board of Directors. Balancing the dealerships and cattle production, the Sydenstricker family has and continues to be involved in both entities. Eddie and Connie’s daughters, Kim and

Lee Ann, showed extensively in junior shows throughout the country, perhaps highlighted by Lee Ann’s last show heifer becoming Sydenstricker Genetics’ first Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Female in 1984. The Sydenstricker Genetics program runs over 900 cows and continues to be a national leader in performance genetics. As you walked onto the grounds today, you may have noticed the Sydenstricker Nobbe logo on the state fair trams as they are a gracious partner and currently serve 80 counties in Missouri and Illinois. The two Sydenstricker entities are also the Youth in Ag Supreme Scholarship sponsor with the Missouri State Fair Foundation. Daughters Kim and Lee Ann are both involved in the dealerships, with Kim working at the Mexico location, and Lee Ann doing PR and marketing for all the dealerships. Grandson Chase Monte, Kim’s son, exhibited at nine Missouri State Fairs and is also active in the business and you’ll often find working the Sydenstricker Nobbe equipment display here at the fair. Grandson Blake and Granddaughters Sydney and Paige Briscoe, Lee Ann’s children, are active in the banking and real estate. Connie has been a partner in all of Eddie’s endeavors for over 60 years. Eddie Sydenstricker and his family have been contributors and generous supporters of the Missouri State Fair and youth in agriculture. We appreciate their support and it is privilege to announce the dedication of the 2023 Missouri State Fair Beef Cattle Shows to the Eddie Sydenstricker Family.

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Perspective is Powerful We all have that one food – the one we cannot stand, no matter where we are, how it’s prepared or who serves it. Cooper and I aren’t picky people. Neither of our parents allowed it. We ate what was prepared and were grateful… until it came to beets and breaded tomatoes. Cooper despises beets. He cannot tolerate them. Watching him at a lunch table during the beet salad resurgence happening in Jefferson City has been pure joy for me. He monitors diners’ plates with disdain, which entertains me thoroughly. He does not enjoy it at all. I can’t be too harsh with him though. I loathe breaded tomatoes. Seriously, who came up with such a concoction and why would anyone serve it? When I was young, my mother made them. I had to eat them before I was allowed to leave the table. It was a long standoff, but ultimately, the breaded tomatoes (and my mother) won. The moment that fork hit my mouth, I was certain Satan was real. While we may opt to starve before ingesting beets and breaded tomatoes, we are fortunate to have that choice. Many do not get those choices. Many don’t have food. That notion is foreign to us. While we may not have had all our hearts’ desires as kids, we didn’t worry about food. Frankly, we didn’t even think about it. We were lucky. We recently were gifted the opportunity to meet some great people working to fight food insecurity in Kansas City. Senator Barbara Washington invited us to participate in the Total Man program that focuses on youth services, healthy lifestyle programming and fatherhood programming. The program was established in 2013 and is funded by community partnerships, grants, and state contracts.

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The program is led by three human firecrackers: Bonita Powell, Paula Warren and Michael Warren. This trio organizes volunteers, food deliveries, and so much more to feed 3,000 daily meals during their Summer Food Service Program and 3,600 daily meals during their After School Food Service Program. The scope of their operation was beyond impressive and certainly drove home my inability to make a daily meal for myself.

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helped carry the frozen packages and saw how meat is delivered from a processor. We saw the gratitude. After delivery, we visited Paseo Baptist Church, one of the 27 sites that serves summer meals. The children participating at this site ranged in age from 2-6 and were served beef spaghetti for lunch. If preparing 3,000 meals didn’t appear daunting enough, distributing them to children across the city certainly did. Senator Washington introduced us and shared that we delivered meat that would feed them in future meals. She spoke about how we raise cattle that are used for food. We spoke to them about what we feed the animals and where the animals live. They loved seeing pictures of Cooper’s baby calves, which he likened to their ages. These children were inquisitive, appreciative, quick to learn and so fun. There is no question we planned on donating our time and meat that day, but we did not expect to be the ones gifted and educated. Perspective is powerful. Sharing our morning with people making a real difference was enlightening. Experiencing the lives of these children and understanding their reality was invaluable. We are lucky. We all have much to be thankful for. For those with a full table, perhaps, we have just a bit more… even if it contains beets and breaded tomatoes. In gratitude, Nancy and Cooper

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SALE CALENDAR Four Starr Genetics Production Sale, Eugene, MO Sept. 16 Wild Indian Acres & Friends Female Sale, DeSoto, MO Sept. 20 Valley Oaks Fall Embryo & Semen Sale, Online - AngusLive.com Sept. 23 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association Fall Sale, West Plains, MO Sept. 24 WMC Cattle Co. Production Sale, Wasola, MO Sept. 25 Gardiner Angus Ranch Fall Production Sale, Ashland, KS Sept. 29-30 NextGen Cattle Company Fall Flint Hills Classic, Paxico, KS Sept. 30 Soaring Eagle of the Ozarks Invitational Sale, Springfield, MO Sept. 30 Terry Little’s TL Angus Sale, Monticello, MO Oct. 2 Express Ranches Bull & Female Sale, Yukon, OK

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Big D Ranch’s Cattlemen’s Choice Production Sale, Center Ridge, AR Wild Indian Acres Fall Bull Sale, JRS, Carthage, MO Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Co. Family Values Sale, Fulton, MO Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale, Nevada, MO Gerloff Farms Bull Fest, Bland, MO Seedstock Plus Fall Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Bradley Cattle Annual Bull Sale, Springfield, MO 3C Cattle Co. Sale, Carrollton, MO Fink Beef Genetics Fall Bull Sale, Randolph, KS Angell – Thomas Charolais Bull & Female Sale, Paris, MO Missouri Angus Ass’n Ladies of Autumn Sale, Lebanon, MO Buck Ridge Cattle Bull Sale, Seymour, MO Premier Genetics Semen Sale, Online AngusLive.com McBride Angus Complete Dispersion Sale, Centralia, MO T Bar S Cattle Co. Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Billings, MO Lacy’s Red Angus & MC Livestock Bull and Female Sale, Drexel, MO Mead Farms Fall Production Sale, Versailles, MO Southwest Missouri Performance Tested Bull Sale, Springfield, MO GenePlus Bull & Female Sale at Chimney Rock, Concord, AR Worthington Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Dadeville, MO Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO Wright Charolais Fall Event Sale, Kearney, MO 2S Angus Sale, Seneca, MO Valley View Angus Female Sale, Nelson, MO Valley Oaks Female Sale, Warsaw, MO Dalebanks Angus Ranch, Eureka, KS Sydenstricker Genetics Sale, Mexico, MO Wall Street Cattle Co., Lebanon, MO Galaxy Beef Sale, Macon, MO Ridder Farms Family Values Female Sale & Annual Bull Sale, Hermann, MO

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American Angus Association.............................................49 American National Insurance...........................................37 Angell-Thomas Sale...........................................................78 Aspen.................................................................................75 BBU....................................................................................73 Big D Ranch Sale..............................................................89 Birk Genetics Sale..............................................................63 Bradley Cattle ...................................................................41 Bradley Cattle Co. Bull Sale..............................................45 Brickhouse Farms Red Angus...........................................41 Buffalo Livestock Market...................................................66 Busch Cattle Co.................................................................65 Byergo Angus Sale.............................................................67 Callaway Livestock Center Inc..........................................58 Champion Feeders.............................................................72 Classified............................................................................97 Clearwater Farm................................................................65 Coon Angus Ranch...........................................................65 Double A Land & Cattle....................................................41 Earlybird Nutrition............................................................31 Ellis Cattle Company Red Angus.....................................41 Ertel Gelbvieh....................................................................80 Express Ranches Bull Sale...............................................107 F&T Livestock Market.......................................................20 FCS of Missouri...............................................................108 Frank and Hazelrigg Angus..............................................65 Frank and Hazelrigg Angus Sale................................ 50-51 Friday - Cartoon................................................................93 Galaxy Beef LLC...............................................................65 Gardiner Angus Sale.........................................................59 Gerloff Farms.....................................................................65 Green’s Welding & Sales....................................................21 H2 Livestock Services........................................................24 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Sale........................................53 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus.................................................65 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale.........................................61 HydraBed...........................................................................48 J&N Black Herefords Sale.................................................47 Jac’s Ranch Sale.................................................................69 Jim’s Motors.......................................................................88 Journagan/MSU Genetically Yours Sale.............................3 Kingsville Livestock Auction.............................................82 KK Farms Red Angus.......................................................41 Kranjec Valley Angus Farma............................................65 Lacy’s Red Angus..............................................................41 Lucas Cattle Company Sale.........................................32-33 Maple Oaks Red Angus.....................................................41 Maplewood Acres Farm.....................................................41 Marshall & Fenner Farms..................................................65 Master Hand Milling.........................................................13 MC Livestock Red Angus..................................................41 MCA - Liability Signs......................................................102

MCA - MBC Magazine.....................................................91 MCA - MCLC...................................................................99 MCA - Membership Form............................................... 101 MCA - Presidents Council...............................................100 MCA - Profitability Challenge.................................... 96-97 MCA - Top Hand..............................................................54 MCF Golf Tournament.....................................................86 MCF Scholarships.............................................................42 Mead Farms.......................................................................65 Mead Farms Sale...............................................................55 Merck Animal Health........................................................83 MFA ..................................................................................81 Missouri Angus Association..............................................65 Missouri Angus Breeders...................................................65 Missouri Beef Industry Council........................................ 17 Missouri Department of Agriculture Black Vulture.........85 Missouri Red Angus Association.......................................41 Missouri Red Angus Breeders...........................................41 MLS Tubs..........................................................................52 Next Gen Flint Hills Classic Sale......................................71 Ozark and HOA Beefmaster Sale.....................................70 Parallel Ag..........................................................................39 Pellet Technology USA........................................................7 Premier Genetics..................................................................9 Ragland Mills....................................................................25 Rogers Cattle Co. and Lile Farms Red Angus..................41 S&N Partners.....................................................................68 Sampson Cattle Co............................................................65 Seedstock Plus....................................................................77 Sellers Feedlot....................................................................90 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle Red Angus............................41 Show-Me-Select Sale Credit Program ...........................103 Slayton Farms....................................................................41 Smith Valley Angus Sale...................................................57 South Central Regional Stockyards..................................76 Specialty Risk....................................................................44 Superior Steel Sales............................................................46 Sycamore Creek ................................................................74 Sydenstricker Genetics.......................................................65 T Bar S Cattle Co..............................................................41 T Bar S Sale.......................................................................43 Touchstone Energy/AMEC...............................................87 Valley Oaks Angus.............................................................65 Valley Oaks Angus Sale.....................................................15 Wax Company.....................................................................2 Weiker Angus Ranch.........................................................65 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate........................................60 Wheeler Livestock Market.................................................84 Mike Williams...................................................................60 Windrush Farm Red Angus..............................................41 WMC Cattle Co. Production Sale....................................79 Zeitlow - Ritchie Waterers.................................................30

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