Cow Country News - February 2015 by The Kentucky Cattlemen's Association

Cow CountryNews Cattlemen’s Association

February 2015

Gary Woodall Elected 2015 KCA President Issue Highlights When to Intervene in Delivery of a Calf - pg. 42-43 Selecting the “Right” Bull - pg. 60-62 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo - pg. 64-73 2015 KCA Convention Highlights - pg. 86-102

Ky Cattlemen’s Assoc. 176 Pasadena Drive Lexington, KY 40503

Kentucky Angus Sweepstakes Kent pstakes March 6-7, 2015

10 Bulls SFA FOREVER LADY 5114 OF MC

Lot 11, Reg. #17974719

HERITAGE ANGUS VALLEY 436

Lot 12, Reg. #17872786

AK’S SAFEGUARD ABIGALE AVA

Lot 15, Reg. #17987122

9 2014 Yearlings 1 2013 Yearling (Semen Tested)

Kentucky Expo Center • Louisville, Louisv ville, KY 4433 Females

59th Annual Show and Sale

Outstanding cattle individually selected from leading herds throughout Kentucky. Join us for this premier event sponsored by y the Kentucky Angus Association. FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Show: 9:00 am Judge: Kevin Rose KY Angus Assoc. Awards Banquet, Directory Auction & Annual Meeting Hilton Gardenn Inn, Louisville, KY Make yourr reservation now 502-637-24244

2 Show Heifer Prospects 27 8 Bred Heifers 5 Cows with 3 Calves

CHF 6099 CC & 7 1324

Lot 51, Reg. #17600179

Co-Sponsored by the Kentucky K Angus Association, K Kentucky Farm Bureau and tthe Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Commissioner James Comer. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Sale: 12:00 Noon EST Auctioneer: Eddie Burks Park City, KY 270-991-6398

Registered Angus Cattle

JOHNSON POKER FACE

Lot 50, Reg. #17862148

KY BEEF EXPO JUNIOR EVENTS

19th Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo Junior Show. Generous premiums for Sweepstakes heifers purchased and then shown in the Expo Junior Show! Kentucky Angus has allocated $600 for premiums for heifers purchased in the 2015 Sweepstakes and shown in the Beef Expo Junior Show. The KY Owned Junior Show is Saturday evening at 7PM, following the completion of all of the Expo sales. The $600 will be divided equally between the eligible heifers. An additional $600 will be allocated for the Sweepstakes heifers exhibited at the 2015 Kentucky Angus Preview Show.

MJ MOTIVATION 1429 Lot 44, Reg. #17917734

This Grand Champion heifer of the 2014 KY State Fair was purchased by Tyler McGinnis, Heritage Farm from the 2014 KY Angus Sweepstakes. A shining example of the quality of the annual Sweepstakes offering. Co-Sponsored By The Kentucky Angus Association & The Kentucky Department of Agriculture & Kentucky Farm Bureau KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION

President: James Coffey Sec/Treas: Anne Clark Vice President: Tim Jeffries Sweepstakes Committee Chairman: Jason Crowe, 859.582.0761

BURKS 518Y ROSEBUD 703B

Lot 18 Reg. #17899949

HERITAGE 7008 TEN X 427

Lot 42, Reg. #17872779

Advertising for the 2014-2015 KY Angus Directory is now being accepted. Contact Anne Clark for details. Deadline is 4-1-2015.

SALE DAY: 502-367-5472 or 859-238-3195 Online catalog available at www.dievertsales.com or www.Angusjournal.com

BURKS 8515 PRINCESS 701B

JOHNSON LADY 318

Lot 19, Reg. #17899953

Lot 26, Reg. #17862218

SAF FOREVER LADY B037 Lot 25, Reg. #17968200

JOHNSON BLACKBIRD 311

Lot 28, Reg. #17769060

SALE MANAGER: TIM DIEVERT 4478 Dry Fork Road • Danville, KY 40422 Ofﬁce: 859-236-4591 Mobile: 859-238-3195 • tdievert@dievertsales.com Logan Goggin: 859.516.3199

SAF JILT A050 Lot 29, Reg. #17671051

BRC BLACKBIRD 130

Lot 39, Reg. #17016111

CHF 9535 LIBERTY BELLE 1225

CHAMPION HILL GEORGINA 7338

Lot 31, Reg. #17524113

Lot 33, Reg. #16442954

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paris Stockyards 859-987-1977

“Farmers doing business with farmers.”

COLUMNISTS 7 8 10 12 24-25 36 134

Gary Woodall, Ready to Serve James Comer, Cattle Handling and Care Dave Maples, KCA Convention Featured Strong Line-Up of Speakers Baxter Black, The Little Engine That Could Garry Lacefield, 35th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference Melissa Hart, Farmers Deserve More Credit Roy Burris, Words Matter! T.H.I.N.K.

FEATURE STORIES

December 2nd 6:00PM CPH Sale Selling every Thursday at 9 AM Receiving cattle all day Wednesday Call for more information Craig Taylor - 859-771-0146 Sara Evans - 859-987-9945

Quality Registered

Angus Bulls Bulls Qualify for Cost Share 10-10-15 Save the Date! Inaugural Production Sale

Dennis Craig & Randy Sparks, Owners • 859-621-4182 Sammy Ayres, Manager • 859-983-9488

2661 Clintonville Road Winchester, KY 40391

22 38 34 38-39

40-41 42-43 44-46 48-50 52 54 56 58 60-62 64-73 74-76 78-79 80 82-83 84-102 108-109 112-113

Ten Bee Keeping Schools Scheduled During the First 66 Days of 2015 Replacement Cow Traits Affect Producer Success Kentuckians Chris and Rebekah Pierce win American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer & Rancher’s Achievement Award Vilsack Withdraws Plan to Launch Second Beef Checkoff Assessment - Producer Groups Remain Committed to Effort to Find Collaborative Solution Bovine Beauties Photo Contest When to Intervene in Delivery of Calf Artificial Insemination Increases Profits Transferring Research Data to Producers A Salute to the Soil that Sustains Us Mid-South Stocker Conference in Cave City Scoring Helps Assess Bovine Respiratory Disease Carry Capacity Influences Leased Land Value Selecting the “Right” Bull Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo Coverage Red Angus unveils reliable, unbiased indices 50th National Farm Machinery Show and 47th Championship Tractor Pull How Does Cold Stress Affect Energy Needs of a Beef Cow November Meat Export Volumes Lower, but Value Remains on Pace KCA Convention Coverage Steve Downs: 2014 KCA President Quality Management Tools Assist in the Production of Quality Angus Beef

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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Forecast for 2015 Calls for Fishing

14-15 16 18-20 26-30 104 106-107 116-117 118-119, 123 120-121 125-131 131 132 133

National News State News County News Economic & Policy Update Young Producers Council Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association Membership Kentucky Beef Network Kentucky Beef Council News Releases Market Report Calendar of Events Classified Section: - Classified ads - Advertisers Index

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19th Annual Smithland’s Lake Cumberland

Smithland Bull & Female Sale March 13, 2015 • 6:30 P.M. CDT T AngusRussellFriday, County Stockyard • Russell Springs, gs KY Selling:

65 Performance Angus Bulls 30 Fall Yearlings 35 Spring Yearlings Over 30 calving ease bulls S A F 702 Windy A138 Sire: H A R B Windy 702 JH MGS: RR 2418 Hero 5701 CED 7 BW 2.1 WW 50 Milk 24 YW 88

Selling Comm 60 ercial Fall Br ed Heifers

Over 100 Females Sell 20 Fall Bred Registered Heifers Bred AI to All In

S A F 702 Windy A161 Sire: H A R B Windy 702 JH MGS: S A V Final Answer 0035 CED 8 BW 1.9 WW 59 Milk 24 YW 103

25 Registered Open Heifers 60 Commercial Fall Bred Heifers Bred AI to SAF CC&7 YO32

Sons of: S A F Bismarck A145 Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682 MGS: H A R B Windy 702 JH CED 13 BW .1 WW 53 Milk 25 YW 95

H A R B WINDY 702 - 6 SONS CONNEALY EARNAN - 6 SONS PLATTEMERE WEIGH UP - 6 SONS V A R RESERVE - 6 SONS A A R TEN X - 5 SONS CONNEALY IMPRESSION - 7 SONS

S A F 746 Right Answer B005 Sire: Connealy Right Answer 746 MGS: Nichols Extra K205 CED 8 BW 1.4 WW 56 Milk 27 YW 103

Other Sires Represented: BISMARCK,RIGHT ANSWER, TIMELESS PROFIT • All bulls fertility tested and 100% guaranteed. • Free delivery up to 150 miles on bulls - $25 discount on bulls picked up the day of the sale. S A F Weigh Up A146 Sire: Plattemere Weigh Up K360 MGS: S A V Final Answer 0035 CED 9 BW .4 WW 65 Milk 21 YW 121

S A F Earnan A152 Sire: Connealy Earnan 076E MGS: H A R B Windy 702 JH CED 4 BW 1.9 WW 68 Milk 24 YW 120

Smithland Angus Farm 5202 East Hwy. 80 Russell Springs, KY 42642 Charles (Bud) B. & Pam Smith 270-866-3898 • cell 270-576-2708 Henry Bryan & Melissa Smith 270-866-2311 • cell 606-271-7520 smithlan@duo-county.com Online Bidding

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S A F Weigh Up B013 Sire: Plattemere Weigh Up K360 MGS: S A V Final Answer 0035 CED 2 BW 3.2 WW 67 Milk 24 YW 120

S A F Bismarck B007 Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682 MGS: Sitz Alliance 6595 CED 7 BW 2.1 WW 56 Milk 24 YW 95

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Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 2015 Leadership KCA Regional Directors: REGION 1

*Jeff Pettit, Vice President, 270-836-2963 Bobby Shilts, 270-547-6470 Daniel Hayden, 270-570-2815 Richard Russellburg, 502-233-4285 Keith Johnson, 270-635-0723 Greg Whitson, 270-725-5906 Lonnie Epley, 270-726-0844 Chris Milam, 270-726-1803 Lanny Boyd, 270-889-9682 Jim Gilles, 270-929-0558

REGION 2

KCA 2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS: PRESIDENT

SECRETARY/TREASURER

KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN

PRESIDENT ELECT

KCA PAST PRESIDENT

KBC CHAIRMAN

Gary Woodall 619 McReynolds Rd. Quality, KY 42256 270-725-0819 David Lemaster 1859 Irvine Road Winchester, KY 40391 (859) 749-0258

VICE PRESIDENT

Ken Adams 90 East Horseshoe Ave. Upton, KY 42784 (270) 734-1443

Tim White 3660 Military Pike Lexington KY 40513 (859) 223-0326

Steve Downs 830 Arthur Mattingly Rd Lebanon, KY 40033 (270) 865-2611

Steve Dunning 8200 Antioch Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270) 498-8180

KBN CHAIRMAN

Chuck Crutcher 4364 Berrytown Rd Rineyville, KY 40162 (270) 877-0239

Bobby Foree 2440 Eminence Road, Eminence, KY 40019 (502) 845-4947

*Andy Bishop Vice President, 502-275-6177 Jerry Gaddie, 270-325-3703 Dr. Kenneth Green, 270-879-0229 Mike Highbaugh, 270-735-3184 Joe Stults, 270-358-8182 Joe Mike Moore, 270-464-2458 Frank Rowland, 270-646-0882 Mike Elmore, 270-678-2494 Steve Webb Bob Gerring, 270-427-2007 Marion Crutcher, 270-877-5709 Tony Reynolds, 270-528-6142 Donald Reynolds, 270-528-5239 Kelly Flanders, 270-528-6272 Casey Shaff, 270-392-0852

REGION 3

*Bobby Foree, Vice President, 502-845-4947 Chris McBurney, 502-741-7088 Irvin Kupper, 502-633-6858 Dallas McCutchen, 502-255-7020

REGION 3 continued

John Ellegood, 502-532-7573 Jon Bednarski, 502-649-8706 John Brent Smith, 502-541-7237 Rondal Dawson, 502-829-5489 James Lyons, 859-361-1222 Phillip Douglas, 502-845-4620

REGION 4

*Chris Cooper, Vice President, 859-200-7711 Mickey Staton, 606-674-2195 Mike Stokley, 859-771-9195 Doug Marshall, 859-885-3919 Harold Rice, 606-652-4605 Randy Warner, 859-771-5280 Larry Swetnam, 859-293-5600 Jason Sandefur, 859-987-0336 Jeremy Jones, 859-749-2233 Ron Ray, 859-858-4326

REGION 5

*Dave Rings, Vice President, 270-866-5535 Steve Devine, 859-375-4348 C. Mike Spalding, 270-699-6587 Gary Ford, 270-402-2194 Larry Clay, 606-438-9914 Larry Parman, 606-878-7516 Joe Goggin, 859-238-9437 Adam Chunglo, 859-613-2985 Phillip Reese, 606-787-1629 Cary King, 859-734-2173 Brenda Williams * Denotes member of Executive committee

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Ready to Serve Gary Woodall

----------------Kentucky Cattlemen's Association President

he new year of 2 015 has brought new changes to the Association. We have just concluded our annual convention in O wensboro and among the changes is a new president of KCA. I am honored to be elected to serve the cattle industry of Kentucky and look forward to working with everyone as we strive together to be a positive influence for our industry. The N ew Y ear presents challenges and opportunities for our association. The challenges will give us the

opportunity to work closer together as an organization as we endeavor to accomplish the goals we set for our industry. The state check-off program is off to a good start with a twentysix member committee comprised of members from across the state. This committee was formed to prepare a budget to determine how the checkoff dollars will be spent. The budget can only include funding for bovine animal promotion, education, market development, research and global marketing. H aving referred to the 2 015 Convention before, I want to thank everyone who attended. The facilities in O wensboro are new and very nice. The meals were great and everything seemed to run smoothly. We heard an excellent slate of speakers who

were on target in addressing our present beef industry issues. The comments that I heard were positive about every aspect of the convention. The format of the cattle producers in conjunction with burley tobacco producers sharing Convention space seemed to work advantageously for both industries. It provided the opportunity for those who needed and wanted to attend both that privilege. The trade show was excellent with over one hundred booths exhibiting products and providing information to the consumer. O ne of the highlights of the convention was the informal q uestion/ answer session between the prospective candidates seeking office for Agriculture Commissioner. The plan of having the candidates present at the convention provided

an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss with them concerns in a very informal setting. We want to thank the excellent staff of KCA for planning such a good convention. I believe that the best people in the world are in the cattle business, and I am so proud to be a cattle farmer in Kentucky. Be sure you maintain your membership, and encourage your neighbor to join. The world knows Kentucky has good cattle and good people; so, let’s band together and continue to spread this message. O n a personal note— I was so proud to have my family attend the luncheon on Saturday. My wife and I are richly blessed by God to have a family such as this.

OAK HOLLOW PERFORMANCE TESTED PURBRED ANGUS CATTLE

First Choice Bull Sale

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 • 7 PM Union Stockyards • Hillsboro, Ohio Maplecrest Conﬁdence J3157 • Lot 2

Top 1% CED, CEM, Milk, RE; 3% $W, $B

Selling 45 Angus & SimAngus Bulls 2-year-olds • 18-month olds Spring yearlings Also offering a select group of fall bred females! If you are looking to make signiﬁcant genetic improvements to your present operation, don’t miss the opportunities presented March 16! Visit www.MaplecrestFarms.com for video, sale catalog and more.

John, Joanie, Lindsey & Lauren Grimes • 2594 State Route 73 • Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 764-1198 • John’s Cell: (937) 763-6000 • Fax: (937) 764-1617 • mcfarms@cinci.rr.com www.MaplecrestFarms.com • Ben Wheeler: (606) 301-1961 • Scott Winkle: (937) 681-1550

Monday, March 30th – Smiths Grove, Kentucky 100+ bulls on test with full performance and ultrasound data All bulls available sale day have been tested using GeneSeek GGP-HD Contact us today for a listing of bulls currently on test

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March 6-7, 2015

Kentucky Angus Sweepstakes Show and Sale Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, KY

April 11, 2015

Branch View Angus Production Sale Branch View Angus Hustonville, KY

April 18, 2015

50th Annual CKAA Spring Sale Featuring 14th Annual Premier Bull Division CKAA Sales Pavilion, Danville, KY

April 25, 2015

33rd Annual GMAA Spring Sale Heritage Farm, Shelbyville, KY

May 3, 2015

Bridge View Angus Annual Production Sale at the farm near Stamping, KY

ntibiotic use (or misuse) in livestock has stirred up controversy among beef producers as well as consumer advocates. Some scientists are concerned that use of antibiotics in livestock may cause bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotics used to treat sickness in humans. There is still some question in the scientific community as to whether there is a connection between antibiotic use in livestock and antibiotic resistance in humans. Nevertheless, as a result of this ongoing debate, producers will be required to obtain feed-grade and water-soluble

antibiotics by prescription only. What hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed is that we beef producers are ultimately responsible for the well-being of our animals, and that includes the responsible use of drugs in disease prevention and treatment. The consequences of failing to administer drugs responsibly can include loss of certain markets. In one recent case, antibiotics labeled to be administered behind the ear were given in other locations on the animals. This resulted in drug residue and damage to the meat. As a result, the farm was excluded from purchase orders. Help is available for determining correct injection sites, types of injections, and dosage levels to administer medications effectively and maintain access to markets. Antibiotics have served the beef industry well. They enable producers to treat sick calves or protect a freshly weaned set of calves from disease at

a stressful time in their lives, which is part of good animal husbandry. As producers and business operators, we are motivated to use antibiotics judiciously, correctly, and efficiently for the long-term good of our herds and our industry. It is critical to observe all withdrawal times and stay in compliance when marketing animals for slaughter. Cattle producers are enjoying record-high prices and declining costs for inputs, especially feed. This creates an opportunity to re-examine all of our processes to make sure they are operating correctly and efficiently. That should include taking a close look at our animal handling and husbandry processes so we can do the best possible job of caring for our cattle while at the same time protecting our access to markets.

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PLEASANT HILL FARMS

MARCH MADNESS

BULL AND HEIFER SALE

Thursday • March 5, 2015 • 6:30 PM United Producers Inc. Livestock Center (One mile off of I-65 at exit 28 in Bowling Green, KY)

Selling: 70 Bulls • 90 Commercial Heifers 45 Eighteen-month-old Angus and Sim/Angus Bulls 25 Yearling Angus and Sim/Angus Bulls

535A SimAngus Sired by Promotion

381 Angus Sired by SAV Resource

All Bulls are Registered, Performance Tested, Ultrasound Tested, have passed a Breeding Soundness Evaluation.

90 Black and Black Baldy High-quality Replacement Yearling Heifers 370A SimAngus Sired by Dream Doctor

All heifers have been vaccinated, de-wormed and reproductive tract scored.

The following Progressive Breeders are bringing you the sale offerings:

382 Angus Sired by SAV Resource

Bulls

375A SimAngus Sired by Dream Doctor

Cowles’ Pleasant Hill Farms, Gil Cowles 270-843-9021 or Jerod Metzger 270-779-6260 Estes Cattle Co., Joe Don Estes 270-791-4084 Burks Cattle Company, Scott Burks 270-670-3100 385 Angus Sired by SAV Resource

Heifers

Cooper Cattle, Paul Cooper 931-624-8659 Estes Brothers, Joe Estes 270-202-6653

Contact any of the breeders above for a sale book or any additional information. 408B SimAngus Sired by Promotion

415B SimAngus Sired by Dream Doctor

See you on March 5, 2015 • Sale starts at 6:30 PM Complimentary dinner served starting at 5 PM

471B SimAngus Sired by Conan

110B SimAngus Sired by Broker

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A922 Angus Sired by Final Product

482B Simmental Sired by Everready

FROM DAVE’S DESK

KCA Convention Featured Strong Line-Up of Speakers Dave Maples

-------------Executive Vice President

hange is often hard to adjust to but you made the change with the KCA Convention moving to O wensboro after an eight year stretch in Lexington. The city of O wensboro and Daviess County have really accomplished the revitalization of the Riverfront area of town and it is nice. I would predict that we will be making more trips to O wensboro for all kind of agriculture meetings. O ne of the important events of the convention is the Blue Grass Stockyards Annual Internet Sale. O ne

can get a feel for the coming year’s market at this sale. Last year the sales were strong and exciting and just look at the year cattlemen had. Calf and feeder cattle values in 2 014 were more than $ 4 00 per head higher on an annual average basis than the previous year. The sale this year seemed to be a little softer on some cattle. I hope this was just timing and we will get back to the strong sales that we have been enjoying. Prices were still strong compared to a couple of years back. The speakers this year were exceptional. The Beef Efficiency Conference featured three nationally recognized speakers and they were good. I think this was one of the best conferences that I have had the chance to attend. Dr. Dave Lalman from O klahoma State University, Dr. Alison V an Eenennaam from the University of

California-Davis and Burke Teichert V ice-President of Ag Reserves Inc. which includes Deseret Cattle and Citrus H oldings made up the line up of speakers. Some of the information was 300 level college course material but they did a nice job getting it back to where I could understand. I have to give the committee of Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Dr. Les Anderson, Dr. Darrh Bullock, Dr. Roy Burris, Dr. Gordon Jones, Tim White, Brandon Sears, N ick Carter, Darrell Simpson, Dave Kessler and Becky Thompson a big thank you for bringing this q uality of nationally recognized lectures to Kentucky. It helps to have funding from the Ag Development Board to help cover the cost of this type program. If we were in any other business this type of continuing education would cost each attendee several hundred dollars. Dr. Lacefield is in the short rows before retiring from a long and wonderful career as a University of Kentucky Forage Specialist. A delightful tribute was presented during the Saturday night banq uet honoring Dr. Lacefield. A retirement celebration for Dr. Lacefield will be held on February 2 5 at the Cave City Convention Center. This will be the night before the 35th Annual Kentucky Alfalfa Conference. Speaking of honors, video presentations featuring the Kentucky

Cattlemen H all of Fame inductees was a very emotional and deserving tribute. Mr. Marshall Coyle and Mr. Charles “ Bud” Smith were recognized. The theme from the comments from both of these outstanding men was family, faith and farm. It was a nice honor for both of these gentlemen and their family as well as the extended families in both Bath and Russell County. The most inspirational event of the weekend was the county president’s awards night. The event was held to honor the County Presidents and the record KCA membership year. The inspiration came from the speaker Mr. Jason Koger from O wensboro. Jason is a bilateral upper amputee due to a four wheeler and electric line accident. H is story is a true inspiration to what can be accomplished by the will to achieve a goal. Jason survived and is an example of human determination and also the model for the use of bionic arms. It was very inspiring to see what he is doing. I really wish more cattlemen could take the time to attend the KCA convention. The continuing education opportunities along with the relationship building opportunities are tremendous. The convention will be back in O wensboro next January and then in Lexington for the 2 017 and 2 018.

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Stone Gate Farms

Annual Production Sale Monday, March 2, 2015 • 12:30 p.m. At the Farm • Flemingsburg, KY Lot 11

Sons & Daughters Sell

Selling 124 Lots 60 Bulls

30 Fall Yearlings 30 Spring Yearlings

16 Cows

Most with calves at side by sale day

21 2-Year-Old Heifers Most with calves at side by sale day

BASIN PAYWEIGHT WO43 CED BW WW YW Milk +8 +1.1 +41 +87 +25

12 Fall Calving Heifers Calve in the fall of 2015

15 Open Heifers

STONE GATE FOCUS 463 CED BW WW YW Milk +7 +.6 +53 +99 +30

Get and Service Sell

STONE GATE WINDY 5014

APEX WINDBREAK 622 CED BW WW YW Milk +4 +2.3 +61 +100 +28

STONE GATE ALEXINA 442

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ave you read The Little Engine That Could to your kids or grandkids? Dr. Tom told me a story that brought it back to me. Two good ol’ N ebraska cowboys were given the task of rebuilding a barbwire fence on an 80-acre pasture. First they removed the clips and stays from the old top wire on the long side; a q uarter mile long. Being a progressive outfit, they were using

modern agriculture technology. They backed their pickup to the gatepost on the southeast corner of the pasture. That allowed them to hook the ranch’s homemade wire winder to the free length of wire. The homemade winder contraption was secured to the pickup bed and powered by a 5.5 Briggs and Stratton gasoline engine they robbed off an old lawn mower. They jerked the little engine to a coughing start with a few tugs on the manual cord then each jumped up on the tailgate, one on each side of the winder. They appreciated the modern machine marvel that replaced the pain-in-the-buttocks of rolling 1,32 0 feet of rusty bob wire through the overgrowth, rocks and trash, by hand.

They were daydreaming of goin’ to the Z orn Theater in Benkelman, just takin’ it easy. They were stirred out of the fantasy when the wire began to tighten; the little engine that could was going all out and starting to whine! To paint a better picture of the situation, it would help to know: # 1, The truck battery was weak, so when they parked the pickup in the gate, they left the truck engine running, # 2 , The parking brake, as in most old farm trucks, was broken # 3, It was a manual shift # 4 , The gate was 9 feet wide # 5, They had left the doors open and # 6 , The gate post on the passenger side was an old telephone pole.

Y a know, when you are part of a big wreck, time seems to slow down? The Little Engine That Could dug in, the truck began moving backwards. As our cowboy’s brains began to puzzle this out, looking first at the taut wire, then the straining winder, back to the opened doors, then at the smoking motor… “ I think I can, I think I can, I think I can… ” The little engine tore off both doors, starting smoking then with a screech, froze solid! The cowboys leaped to safety! The pickup died. Sigh. When they recovered they sorted through their options and finally applied another commonly used 2 1st century technology to save the day; they called the boss on the cell phone.

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA) today begins its celebration of the International Y ear of Soils to highlight the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient farms and ranches. â&#x20AC;&#x153; H ealthy soil is the foundation that ensures working farms and ranches become more productive, resilient to climate change and better prepared to meet the challenges of the 21s t century,â&#x20AC;? Agriculture Secretary Tom V ilsack said during an event today at USDA headqu arters. â&#x20AC;&#x153; We join the world in celebrating this living and life-giving resource.â&#x20AC;? With an increasing global population, a shrinking agricultural land base, climate change and extreme weather events, the nations of the world are focusing their collective attention to the primary resource essential to food productionthe soil. The United N ationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food and Agriculture O rganization ( FAO) ,

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USDA Selects Kentucky water quality project for new innovative program LEXINGTON, KY , JAN. 15, 2015

aren Woodrich, State Conservationist with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today that conservation partners from across Kentucky are coming together to invest over $4 million in a project that will address the State’s water quality concerns. This news comes after Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that over 100 high-impact projects across all 50 states will receive more than $370 million as part of the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The RCPP provides a platform to amplify NRCS’ historic focus on publicprivate partnership; RCPP enables private companies, local communities and other non-government partners a way to invest in efforts to keep our land resilient and water clean, and promote tremendous economic growth

in agriculture, construction, tourism and outdoor recreation, and other industries. This first RCPP project in Kentucky is focused on improving water quality in the state by reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads entering waterbodies and waterways on private lands. Kentucky Conservation Districts, the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Division of Conservation, Kentucky Division of Water, Kentucky Dairy Development Council, and Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association will join USDA’s NRCS in addressing the nutrient loading concerns that threaten water quality. The $1.5 million in federal dollars will be leveraged by these partners for a total of $4.4 million investment that will be used to assist producers throughout the state over the next five years. “Partners are seeing the value of conservation and investing in their future,” Vilsack said. “These partnerships are forging a new path

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During the Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting which was held at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy, Thursday evening, December 18th, Miranda Barrick was presented with the $500 Dr. Crouch Scholarship which was sponsored by the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association. Miranda is attending Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama where she is studying Veterinary Medicine. Pictured from left to right is Don Wilson, Cattlemen’s Treasurer; Miranda Barrick, and Robert Siddens, Cattlemen’s President.

Newly Elected Cattlemen Officers During the Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting which was held at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy, Thursday evening, January 8th, officers were elected for the year of 2015. They are (pictured from left to right): Gerry Bowman, Vice President; Frank Rowland, President; Don Wilson, Treasurer; Ms. Taylor Craine, Secretary; James W. Bailey, Reporter. 18

The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening, December 18th, at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting Dr. Kenny Burdine, Agriculture Economist with the University of Kentucky Extension Service, presented a program on the beef cattle market. A delicious steak dinner was served which was sponsored by the Farmers Livestock Market of Glasgow.

Cattlemen’s meeting The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening, January 8th, at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting, Al Holthaus, feed sales and technical representative of Southern States Co-op, presented a program on Southern States products and services. Pictured from left to right is Al Holthaus, J.T. Martin of the Glasgow Southern States Co-op, and Robert Siddens, President of the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association. A delicious steak dinner was served which was sponsored by Southern States Co-op of Glasgow.

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COUNTY NEWS

Metcalfe County

he meeting of the Metcalfe County Cattlemen’s Association was held on December 18, 2014 at the Metcalfe County Extension Office. Guest speaker Bruce Sullivan of Schaeffer Specialized Lubricants presented a program on different lubricants from Schaeffer Oil and Bruce also sponsored the delicious meal that was prepared by our cooks, Mousy Loyd, Jr. Caffee and James Morris. After routine business, the 2015 board Bruce Sullivan of members and Schaeffer officers were Specialized named. There Lubricants. was a huge crowd on hand for the meeting and several door prizes were given away. Thanks to all who attended.

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Breckinridge County BY BOBBY SHILTS

he Breckenridge County Cattlemen’s membership meeting and annual steak dinner was held December 11, 2014. We had a great evening with around 140 people. The steaks and meal was sponsored by United Producers. Bobby Bell conducted the meeting and we had a prayer by Gary Woodall. After dinner, we conducted a small business meeting then on to our guest; Tim Dietrich, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, talked about our upcoming spring bred heifer sale and gave prices that he has been seeing. Don Reynolds, KCA Past President addressed the group as well. Steve Dunning talked about the check-off and hoped that everyone voted for it and dicussed how it will help producers across the state. 2015 KCA President, Gary Woodall, talked about

where our organization is headed and discussed the 2015 KCA Convention in Owensboro. Warren Beeler, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, also addressed the group. As always, he has a lot of knowledge of what is going on in our state in every facet of agriculture. He also never misses the chance to show pictures of his granddaughter! Thanks to every business that donated door prizes.

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Injectable Solution for Cattle ANTIMICROBIAL DRUG 180 mg of tildipirosin/mL For subcutaneous injection in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to be processed for veal. CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. BRIEF SUMMARY: for full prescribing information use package insert. INDICATIONS: Zuprevo ™ 18% is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and Histophilus somni in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, and for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, and H. somni. WARNINGS: FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL INJECTION, DO NOT USE IN AUTOMATICALLY POWERED SYRINGES WHICH HAVE NO ADDITIONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM. IN CASE OF HUMAN INJECTION, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE PACKAGE INSERT OR LABEL TO THE PHYSICIAN. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. If accidental eye exposure occurs, rinse eyes with clean water. If accidental skin exposure occurs, wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Tildipirosin may cause sensitization by skin contact. For technical assistance or to report a suspected adverse reaction, call: 1-800-219-9286. For customer service or to request a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), call: 1-800-2113573. For additional Zuprevo 18% information go to www.zuprevo.com. For a complete listing of adverse reactions for Zuprevo 18% reported to CVM see: http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ SafetyHealth. DO NOT USE ZUPREVO 18% IN SWINE. Fatal adverse events have been reported following the use of tildipirosin in swine. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS. RESIDUE WARNING: Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 21 days of the last treatment. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of this drug product in these cattle may cause milk residues. A withdrawal period has not been established in preruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. PRECAUTIONS: The effects of Zuprevo 18% on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy and lactation have not been determined. Swelling and inﬂammation, which may be severe, may be seen at the injection site after administration. Subcutaneous injection may result in local tissue reactions which persist beyond the slaughter withdrawal period. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. Made in Germany Distributed by: Intervet Inc d/b/a Merck Animal Health, Summit, NJ 07901 Copyright © 2011, Intervet Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co. All rights reserved.

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Ten Beekeeping Schools Scheduled During the First 66 Days of 2015 FRANKFORT, KY

entucky beekeepers of all ages and skill levels may learn the basics or sharpen their skills at 10 beekeeping schools across the Commonwealth during January through March. “Beekeeping is very important to agriculture in Kentucky, throughout the United States, and around the world,” Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said. “Honey bees are responsible for pollinating 30 percent of our food supply and 70 percent of all wildflowers. Sales of honey brought in an estimated $811,000 to Kentucky honey producers in 2012. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is dedicated to supporting Kentucky’s beekeepers and encouraging more people to enter this vital and fascinating field.” The beekeeping education opportunities include the following: • A winter bee workshop will be Jan. 16-18 at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road in Harrodsburg. The workshop includes tracks for beginner and advanced beekeepers. An Introduction to Beekeeping course will discuss how to start, equipment needed, and first-year disease and pest management. Topics in the advanced track are honey plants, growing your apiary, and marketing your honey. Cost is $75, which includes refreshments, lunch, door prizes, and a copy of “First Lessons in Beekeeping” by Keith S. Delaplane. For more information, go to www. shakervillageky.org and click on “Special Events Calendar,” then “1/16/2015.” • The Eastern Kentucky Winter Bee School will be Jan. 24 from 9 a.m.4 p.m. EST at Hazard Community and Technical College. Cost is $25, which includes lunch, registration, and vendors. Welcome and keynote speaker will be Stephanie Tarwater, a Tennessee migratory beekeeper and former Florida bee inspector. Basic microscopy classes

will be offered. Space is limited, and sign-ups are necessary. Beekeepers and other eligible producers may sign up to join the Appalachia Proud marketing program during the bee school. For more information, or to register, contact Perry County Extension agent Charles May at cmay@uky.edu. • The Allen County Beekeepers School will be Feb. 7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CST at Allen County-Scottsville High School, 1545 Bowling Green Road in Scottsville. Special speaker is Dr. Clarence Collison, formerly of Mississippi State University. Cost is $10 per person, $15 per couple, and $25 for FFA, Girl Scouts, or church groups. A catered barbecue lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, contact John Benham, president of the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association, at (270) 6787924 or ajbenham@scrtc.com. • The South Central Kentucky Beekeeping School will be Feb. 7 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. EST at Whitley County High School, 350 Boulevard of Champions in Williamsburg. Special speaker is Dr. Tom Webster of Kentucky State University. Preregistration is $15, and admission at the door is $25. For more information, call the Whitley County Extension Office at (606) 549-1430. • Bernheim Forest near Clermont will host a Family Backyard Beekeeping Series Feb. 8 through July 12 from 2-4 p.m. Eastern time. Cost is $20 for Bernheim members, $30 for nonmembers. Participants must be at least 7 years old, with children accompanied by an adult. Call (502) 955-8512 for reservations. • The Lake Cumberland Beekeepers Association will hold a multi-evening bee school Feb. 10 through April 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. EST at the Pulaski County Extension Office, 28 Parkway Drive in Somerset. Cost is $25 and limited to 45 participants. For more information, email

Beth.Wilson@uky.edu or call (606) 6796361. • State Apiarist Tammy Horn of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture will speak on “Bees and the Plants They Love” on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, from 1-2:30 p.m. EST at Bernheim Forest’s Education Center near Clermont. Cost is $10 for Bernheim members, $12 for non-members. Reserve a seat by calling (502) 955-8512. • The Northeastern Kentucky Winter Bee School, sponsored by the Licking River Beekeeping Association, is scheduled for Feb. 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. EST at Maysville Community and Technical College, 1755 U.S. Highway 68 in Maysville. State Apiarist Tammy Horn will be the special speaker. Preregistration for adults is $20, and admission at the door is $25. Children will be admitted for $7.50. Price includes lunch and refreshments. Preregister by emailing lickingriverba@gmail.com by Feb. 23. • The Audubon Bee School will be March 7 at 8:45 a.m. CST at the Henderson County Extension Education & Expo Center, 3341 Zion Road in Henderson. Opening speaker will be former State Apiarist Phil Craft. Preregister for $15, which includes lunch, by emailing audubonbeekeepersclub@ gmail.com or calling (270) 339-724. Cost is $20 at the door. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted for $5. • The Bluegrass Beekeepers School will be March 7 at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. Welcome and keynote speaker will be University of Kentucky entomology professor Dr. Subba Reddy Palli. The American Honey Queen will attend and teach classes. Preregistration will begin in January and conclude Feb. 28 at $25 per adult and $10 per child. Registration at the door will be $35 per adult and $15 per child. For more information, contact Phil Clark at pdc3393@twc.com.

Cow Country News, February 2015, A publication of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL INJECTION, DO NOT USE IN AUTOMATICALLY POWERED SYRINGES WHICH HAVE NO ADDITIONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM. IN CASE OF HUMAN INJECTION, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE PACKAGE INSERT OR LABEL TO THE PHYSICIAN. DO NOT USE Zuprevo® 18% IN SWINE. Fatal adverse events have been reported following the use of tildipirosin in swine. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS. Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 21 days of the last treatment. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. A withdrawal period has not been established in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. The effects of Zuprevo® 18% on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy and lactation have not been determined. Swelling and inflammation, which may be severe, may be seen at the injection site after administration. Subcutaneous injection may result in local tissue reactions which persist beyond slaughter withdrawal period. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. Full product information available on adjacent page. * Menge, M. et al., Pharmacokinetics of tildipirosin in bovine plasma, lung tissue, and bronchial fluid [from live, non-anesthetized cattle]. The correlation between in vitro susceptibility data and clinical effectiveness is unknown. 2 Giralda Farms • Madison, NJ 07940 • merck-animal-health-usa.com • 800-521-5767 Copyright © 2015 Intervet Inc., doing business as Merck Animal Health, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 1/15 52122

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35th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference Dr. Garry Lacefield

----------------University of Kentucky Forage Specialist

t’s hard to believe that this is our 35th Alfalfa Conference. It seems only yesterday we were planning that initial event. The Beginning – I have always had respect for alfalfa and even selected alfalfa as the crop that I did my Ph.D. work on at the University of Missouri. Warren Thompson had a very active and effective alfalfa extension program throughout his career. Ken Evans and I had an active extension program on alfalfa during the seventies. Two

key events during 1980 resulted in a renewed emphasis on alfalfa in Kentucky and the beginning of the Alfalfa Conference. In the summer of 1980, I was invited by the Certified Alfalfa Seed Council to participate in a study tour of the alfalfa seed producing area in five western states. During that tour, I met, got to know, and visited with, some of the leading alfalfa experts in the U.S. Their experience and enthusiasm resulted in me returning to Kentucky with a renewed enthusiasm for alfalfa and its role in Kentucky. At that time, Kentucky had approximately 150,000 acres of alfalfa. A University of Kentucky study conducted earlier indicated a million acre potential. In the fall of 1980, and shortly after my trip out west, we scheduled a KFGC Board meeting in Louisville.

Table 1. Alfalfa Conference Dates and Locations Shelbyville/Princeton 1981 1982

Lexington*/Princeton

1983

Cave City

1984

Princeton

1985

Elizabethtown

1986 & 1987

Cave City

1988

Mt. Sterling

1989 through 1997

Cave City

1998

Bowling Green*

Cave City 1999 through 2005 Lexington 2006 Cave City 2007 through 2010 Lexington 2011 Cave City 2012 Lexington 2013 Bowling Green 2014 Cave City 2015 *Held in conjunction with National Alfalfa Symposium 24

I had made arrangements for some farm visits in Shelby County on the afternoon before the board meeting. Dr. Monroe Rasnake traveled with me from Princeton to Louisville. During check-in at the hotel, Charlie Schnitzler and Wallace Campbell came into the lobby after driving in from Lincoln County. I invited Charlie and Wallace to accompany us on the farm visits. They agreed and we were off to Shelby County on a beautiful fall day to visit alfalfa fields. Roy

Catlett had several visits lined-up. I remember visiting several fields with Jack and Frederica Clore. We also visited other alfalfa fields on several farms in the county. It was a most enjoyable afternoon and I learned a lot from Charlie and Wallace as we traveled. During these visits, Roy and I discussed the possibility of having a winter meeting just on alfalfa since there was so much interest in the county. Charlie Schnitzler told me during our travels that he felt the

FIGURE 2. 8:00 a.m. Registration, visit exhibits and silent auction 8:45

Welcome – Garry Lacefield