Cow Country - August 2022

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COLUMNISTS

07 Cary King: President’s Thoughts

08 Ryan Quarles: Commissioner's Corner

10 Dave Maples: Thoughts from Dave

18 Dr. Michelle Arnold: Colostrum and the Newborn Calf

26 Chris Teutsch: Reviving Drought Stressed Pastures

62 Dr. Les Anderson: Be Prepared for More Open Cows

FEATURE STORIES

12 Corn Planted Acreage Down 4% From 2021

21 Webinar Symposium to Discuss Small Tick Causing Big Problems for Cattle

24 Genetically Modified Corn Doesn't Damage Non-Target Organisms

26 Red Meat Exports Deliver Value Back to Corn and Soybean Producers, Says Study

28 Kentucky Livestock Coalition Plans Research and Education Center to Highlight Kentucky Agriculture

30 The Beef Expert Network: How The Beef Checkoff Uses Influencer Marketing To Drive Demand

34 How to Decide Which Brush Management Method is Right for You — And Why It’s So Important

36 Dale Ream Lovell Obituary

38 Casey Story Engages In Premiere Education at Beef Leaders Institute

13 County News

20 NCBA Legislative Update

40 Economic & Policy Update

44 News Releases

Membership

Kentucky Beef Council

Kentucky Beef Network

Kentucky Angus Association News

of Events

Index

COVER PHOTO submitted by Joanna Porter Warren County

The hardest thing you have ever done is the hardest thing you have ever done. To someone who has never run a mile, a 10k is a daunting task. For someone who sleeps until 9 and watches tv all day, getting up to start work at 7 seems impossible. For someone who does well to take out their own garbage, cleaning the whole house is a monumental task. There are many on farm examples as well. The kid that has only ever handled hay with an air-conditioned tractor and radio would absolutely dread stacking a few hundred square bales by hand in a barn loft. A cattleman that calves year-round and has never tagged a calf at birth couldn’t dream of tagging 250 calves in a 45-day season. The thing about hard tasks is they train your mind to do things you may not necessarily want to do. Running a 10k, waking up early, keeping a clean house, stacking a few square bales, and managing a tight calving season are all things that require effort over time that result in the feeling of reward once completed. They give you dopamine. You can’t tell me of a farmer with an iPhone that has put up a good stack of hay, calved a uniform calf crop or turned out a herd sire in good condition on well managed pastures and not taken a picture of it. My father’s camera roll is littered with such pictures. We take the pictures because we are proud and want to remember the feeling, no matter how small. If the reward comes instantly, it is not valued the same. Accomplish ing one hard thing with success makes the next hard challenge seem not quite as daunting. In fact, it makes the challenge more fun.

This makes me think of what we ask a cow to do. In our cow herd we ask a replacement heifer to breed at 15 months old, calve at 24 months old and breed back to calve every 12 months for 12-15 years with a calf the market wants to buy. In our bull development we ask our bulls to grow and perform in a test environment to gauge post weaning merit. At the end of bull test, we expect them to be sound and durable enough to go out and breed 25+ cows a year for 5+ years. These seem like very simple things to me because we have always asked this of our cow herd. Our calf crop does this at a very high rate. Anyone that has bred a population cattle for nearly 50 years will tell you not every year has there been good rain, adequate labor, the money to buy all necessary inputs or the absolute best management of the cow herd. This is selection pressure. Sometimes a little selection pres sure is good for a cow herd because it shows you who can show up to work in a drought with a good calf and who couldn’t. Essentially, who could still do it when things get hard.

The hardest thing a cow has ever done is also the hardest thing she has ever done. A lot of genetic selection in the population of seedstock at large has been done by stacking generations of bulls developed behind a pile of silage (or something similar) and heifers raising their first calf on the same. Once that bull gave a top carcass scan with impressive gains, he is collected to market semen and not really ever asked to go out and travel rough terrain to breed cows in his life. Once that heifer weaned her first standout calf (and often before she ever even raised a calf) she is flushed the rest of her life and hailed as the next best thing. They did the hardest thing they’ve ever done and they get to relatively cruise the rest of their life. They are the cow version of a trust fund kid spending daddy’s money. Those genetics are then propagated in the bulls that cover your cow herd and subsequently in your commercial replacement females. Then you wonder why they don’t show up year after year like you ask them to. It is because your genetics were selected without ever being asked to do so. This in no way is an indictment of the technology of artificial insemina

tion or embryo transfer. It is an indictment of the selection criteria used to propagate and promote genetics that have never truly been tested in a real-world setting. In fact, our own cow herd is where it is today because of AI and ET. A Traveler son born in 1991 and a couple flush brothers born in 2000 by EXT are the bottom side of nearly our entire cow herd today. However, those bulls were out of home raised cows that knew what hard work was, and they excelled in those conditions. They did just as well in the lush years too. Keep in mind I did not say the genetic selection process I outlined above results in cattle that can’t go out and work. However, I am saying it is a lot harder to expect cattle raised and selected in an environ ment drastically different than yours to go out and do it in your commercial environment at a high success rate.

As a commercial cattleman, sorting through the countless mar keting materials you receive in the mail to select the program to buy a bull from can be a hard task. Sorting off 10-20% of your heifers and cows each year that don’t breed is hard too. It is even harder to sort off bulls that develop bad feet or break down at two and three years old because that’s who your next batch of replacement heifers are sired by. With all the access to information in the palm of our hand, it is easier now more than ever to locate and identify seedstock being raised in a forage based commercial environment using all the tools necessary to select for profitable cow-calf production. I can tell you there aren’t that many marrying the environment and the full data collection. When you add in that the cattle need to make it work in humidity and on fescue, the list gets even shorter. Our preferred approach is to have cows raise their own natural calves. We want those calves sired by an overwhelming majority of natural service sires selected from real world environments using all the data. This has resulted in a population of cattle that know what hard work is in a tough environment. They also excel in the good years. We have a really nice set of structurally sound and durable older bulls being developed for our fall sale this sum mer as well as a standout crop of fall yearlings. These bulls have been tested to work in your environment. Don’t let the first time your purchased ge netics see a commercial environment be in your cow herd. Beef production is hard enough without making it hard on ourselves.

Joe K. Lowe II M.S. Agricultural Economics

PRESIDENT

Cary King

250 Bright Leaf Drive Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (859) 613-3734

PRESIDENT ELECT

Andy Bishop

6135 High Grove Road Cox's Creek, KY 40013 (502) 350-7609

VICE PRESIDENT

Jeff Pettit

5745 US Highway 41 S Seebree, KY 42455 (270) 836-2963

TREASURER

Ken Adams

90 E Horseshoe Ave. Upton, KY 42784 (270) 734-1443

PAST PRESIDENT

Chris Cooper

2140 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 200-7711

KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN

Daniel Hayden

6333 Herbert Road Whitesville, KY 42378 (270) 570-2815

KBC CHAIRMAN

Joe Lowe

PO Box 205 Smith’s Grove, KY 42171 (270) 202-4399

KBN CHAIRMAN* Allan Bryant

BEEF SOLUTIONS CHAIRMAN* Jeff Pettit

KCA PAST PRESIDENTS:

1972-73 Jere Caldwell† - Boyle 2002 Jack Kimbrough† - Shelby

1974-77 Smith T. Powell† - Lincoln 2003 Mark Williams - Crittenden

1978-79 Larry Lovell† - Union 2004 Paul Napier - Lincoln

1980-82 John Masters† - Mason 2005 Eddie Young - Washington

1983-85 Seldon Hail† - Laurel 2006 Greg Ritter† - Barren

1986-87 Bob Vickery† - Wayne 2007 Don Pemberton - Christian

1988 Glenn Mackie - Bourbon 2008 Billy Glenn Turpin - Madison

1989 Dale Lovell† - Muhlenberg 2009 Scotty Parsons - Christian

1990 Steve Henshaw† - Union 2010 Corinne Kephart - Shelby

1991 Jerry Fraim - Grayson 2011 Greg Robey - Mercer

1992 Glen Massengale† - Wayne 2012 Mike Bach - Bath

1993 Dell King - Christian 2013 Don Reynolds - Hart

1994 Kenneth Lowe - Warren 2014 Steve Downs - Marion

1995 Dr. J.L.Cole - Monroe 2015 Gary Woodall - Logan

1996 Harvey Mitchell - Mercer 2016 David Lemaster - Clark

1997 Jim Naive† - Spencer 2017 Chuck Crutcher - Hardin

1998 Shelby Hughes - Logan 2018 Bobby Foree - Henry

1999 Hoppy Lovell - Barren 2019 Tim White - Fayette

2000 Charles Miller - Jessamine 2020 Steve Dunning - Christian

2001 Larry Clay - Perry 2021 Chris Cooper - Madison †(Deceased)

REGION 1

Bobby Bell*.................................270-547-8547

Buddy Cook.................................270-275-1274

Ashley Holloway.................................................

Leland Steely...............................270-339-3476

Don Pemberton...........................270-889-3855

Wayne Zoleman...........................270-315-7812

Mark Heimgartner........................270-875-2585

Jeremy Armstrong......................270-668-2056

Blake Munger..............................270-293-8830

Sara Roberson............................270-668-2428

REGION 2

Adam Maulden*..........................270-590-1005

Dennis Smith..............................270-590-2840

Trent Jones.................................270-590-5266

Chuck Crutcher...........................270-272-6269

Allison Nissley.............................270-403-3205

Steven Green...............................270-528-1720

Maggie Vaughn...........................270-590-8017

Mike Bullock................................270-792-9644

Corbin Cowles.............................270-991-2534

Kirk Cecil.....................................270-692-7698

Isaac Thompson.........................270-789-8712

Rayetta Boone.............................270-230-5488

Andy Joe Moore..........................270-590-0841

Brian Manion...............................270-868-0253

Phyllis Gentry..............................502-331-1146

REGION 3

Allan Bryant*..............................502-548-1379

Allen Phillips...............................502-220-0948

Wanda Hawkins..........................502-321-5602

Phillip Douglas............................502-552-0688

Larry Bryant................................502-845-4615

Amanda Hall................................859-333-5001

Nicole Goecke.............................606-782-2263

Maynard Stetten..........................502-609-4986

Kevin Perkins..............................502-269-7189

John Allison................................502-220-3170

Michelle Simon..................................................

REGION 4

Randy Warner*............................859-771-5280

Lisa Baesler................................859-509-5020

Tim White....................................859-509-5401

Amy White...................................859-227-2552

Donovan Pigg..............................502-229-9187

Bruce Witt...................................859-585-8889

Jodi Purvis..................................606-336-3540

Mike Ravencraft...........................606-584-0310

Brandon Sears...................................................

Danny Callahan...........................859-388-0910

REGION 5

Staff Accountant

Kelly Tucker

Director of Kentucky Beef Network

Becky Thompson

KBN Industry Coordinator

Dan Miller

Publication Coordinator

Carey Brown

Membership Coordinator

Nikki Whitaker

KBC Director of Product Development

Katelyn Hawkins

KBC Director of Brand Management

Kylie Trail

KBC Director of Education

Bradon Burks

Graphic Designer

Todd Brown

Video Production Specialist

Danny Coy

National Advertising Sales, Livestock Advertising Network

Debby Nichols (859) 321-8770

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Adam Chunglo*..........................859-613-2985

Herman Benge.............................606-862-6451

Tommy Spalding..........................270-402-9157

Dean Craft....................................606-634-0191

Brent Ware..................................606-305-8612

Rick Brewer.................................606-682-2352

Danny Ray Spalding....................859-336-0444

Gary Ford....................................270-402-2194

Aaron Burke................................859-265-1172

Ryan Miller..................................502-827-5027

C. Mike Spalding..........................270-699-6587

Jared Foley..................................270-585-1331

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Dave Maples Executive Vice President

Photo by Amy Riley Washington County

Presidents Thoughts

Cary King President, Kentucky Cattlemen's Association

Well here comes August!

I don’t know about you but we have been very dry since the last article, rains have been spotty, few and far between. I hope the clouds have been kind to your hay fields and pasture.

My wife, Representative Kim King, and I have just returned from a road trip to the west to attend some legislative workshops in Oklahoma City. We decided to cancel our airline tickets because of the issues that they have been having, and I’m glad we drove. This is a beautiful and diverse country we are blessed to live in.

We were in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. As we drove through the large crop lands it was sad to see most of the corn looking more like pineapples than corn, short and twisted leaves, nowhere near where you would expect it to be by this time of year. The beans were short and in some places not even a very good stand came up. On out into the cattle country pasture was very dry and some were bailing grass hay that looked more like straw.

After reaching our destination of Oklahoma City, Kim had meetings with other southern state legislators all through the days, so I headed into the large cattle producing ranches to see how they were faring. Most were at least supplementing their pasture with hay. One State Senator that I talked to said they usually run 600 mama cows. He had sold down to just 40, hoping to use them to rebuild his herd, but said the hay he was trucking in was so expensive, he might have to sell those. That would be the first time in 5 generations to not have any cattle.

The day I visited Express Ranch it was 104 degrees, the hottest day we had was 109. Some of their grass was Bermuda and was still producing some forage. They register more Angus cattle than anyone in the country and it is a beautiful operation.

I then visited the Oklahoma National Stockyards, I had been there before but this time I contacted Kelli Payne, the President of the yard, she was so nice, and such a source of information. She gave me a great tour and explained all of the challenges they face. Built in 1910, they are the largest stocker/feeder cattle market in the world. The city is growing rapidly and the large

area where the yard sits is in danger of being developed. I sure hope this never happens. It’s such an old western treasure.

I was there three days, on Sunday night she said they had a little over 16,000 head to sell at the Monday and Tuesday sales. They provide feed, water, and sprinklers to keep cattle comfortable, semi pots were sitting everywhere waiting until the cooler overnight hours to load out. Probably her greatest concern was the large numbers of cows they are seeing sold because of the drought. I know we are seeing a lot of cows in our state going to market too. She told me that if we have females, she thinks there will be an opportunity to sell replacement cows back to farmers and ranchers when the grass comes back.

So I think we might think about keeping those feeder heifers, and getting them bred instead of selling them light. I believe we could see some very high prices in the near future.

No trip to Stockyard City would be complete without eating at the Cattlemen’s Cafe and Steakhouse and I managed to eat there twice! It’s been at the same location for over 110 years, not a very fancy looking place, but may well be the best beef in the world! And also some of the most friendly people you will ever meet. I highly recommend you try it when in town.

Lot’s of nice older western stores line the streets, selling everything a cowboy could ever need.

So as we return home to the bluegrass state, I feel the need to count my blessings. We might be a little dry, but it looks like heaven compared to a lot of what our western friends are experiencing.

Please remember all of our cattle and grain producers in your prayers. It’s all about when the good Lord decides to send us the rain that we just can’t live without.

Remember, if I can be of help to you, or visit your county, just give me a call. Enjoy your Kentucky summer!

Cary King

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association President 859-613-3734 cell • 859-278-0899 office

Celebrate the 118th Kentucky State Fair

Ryan Quarles Commissioner of Agriculture

One of my favorite events of the year is the Kentucky State Fair at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. This year’s dates are Aug. 18-28.

As a farm kid from Scott County, I have many fond memories of past Kentucky State Fairs.

Many call the State Fair “agriculture’s family reunion.” Without a doubt, it’s the commonwealth’s largest ag-venue to showcase the best that Kentucky agriculture has to offer along with promoting youth programs, such as FFA and 4-H.

The Kentucky State Fair is one of our state’s oldest continuous events, celebrating its 118th year in 2022. The State Fair truly embodies the best version of Kentucky and its citizens. At a time of political and social division, the State Fair presents an opportunity for Kentuckians to unify as one. The State Fair brings together both urban and rural citizens of all ages and backgrounds to meet in our state’s largest city and celebrate the four “F”s that makes Kentucky great: farming, family, food, and fellowship.

This year, the annual Commodity Breakfast will open the State Fair inside a new Kentucky Proud Cookout Tent at a new location. Come to Parking Lot A, outside of the South Wing Lobby B, and experience an assortment of delicious Kentucky Proud food items from our farm families.

‘AgLand’ welcomes each person to get better educated about the basics – and the science –behind agriculture.

Outside the entrance to ‘AgLand’ in the South Wing A Lobby, you can watch high school cooking teams competing for full ride college scholarships during the Farm-to-School Junior Chef State Tournament on the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage. ‘Junior Chef’ is a Kentucky Department of Agriculture program that enables students to learn food handling and preparation skills while cooking dishes using as many fresh, local Kentucky Proud foods as possible.

The State Fair also highlights the livestock show

by Broadbent Arena and take a look at these dedicated young people working with their farm animals.

Free evening concerts are offered for fairgoers, including one of my favorites, The Oak Ridge Boys. They will be performing for the 47th time.

The State Fair represents a chance to connect with some of the sights (and smells) of Kentucky agriculture. It’s well known that our agriculture industry is changing. More and more Kentuckians are removed from farm living than ever before.

The State Fair is an opportunity to connect with families who are still carrying on the farming traditions that helped build Kentucky.

I’m excited to have my annual chat with 18-foottall Farmer Freddy Farm Bureau outside the entrance to Freedom Hall. I look forwarding to visiting with all Kentuckians – hopefully you, too – at this year’s Kentucky State Fair. For full details and tickets, visit www.KyStateFair.org.

Thoughts From Dave

Dave Maples Executive Vice President

Have you ever been challenged to think about a situation in a different way? Or to change the way you do a long-standing process. What about the way you do business? Kentucky’s beef industry or really the beef industry in whole has been under challenges for quite some time. In the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Long Range Plan (LRP) there is a section that envisions a Beef Learning Center. You might ask why and I would ask why not. Kentucky’s history with cattle goes back to the early settlers. We have grass, water and a large population of cows that produce calves that are shipped to the mid-west to be finished and processed.

When the Beef Learning Center was proposed to the Kentucky Office of Agriculture Policy the conversation quickly turned into a brisk conversation, much like the conversation was when the LRP was being developed about cattle/beef marketing. We were challenged with co-op ideas, packing plants, products on the grocery store shelf and several reasons of not the right time.

So, over the Fourth of July weekend I had time to drive and think about the challenging comments placed before me. I got the opportunity to spend three days with my daughter who is a senior in Bio-medical Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is spending her summer taking Physics, Cell Biology and Speech. The only class that she is taking that I can really relate to is the Speech class. However, out of curiosity I did pick up a book that she had to read for her Physics class. I was expecting to open a book that was way over my head and

that I would have no understanding of but the book was really about how to break the study of mathematics and science down to where you could learn the subjects. In reality the book was about how to break any complicated subject or problem down and look at the situation in different ways to solve the problem.

The book quickly intrigued me.

One of the points of the book was that we are either in focused mode or diffused modes in our thinking. We can be so focused on solving a problem that often time if we relax our mind, and release our attention and focus on nothing in particular, the solution can come easier to us.

There were two examples given and the author asked the reader to solve. One was a pyramid. The test was that you could only move three coins to invert the pyramid. It was noted that some children get this exercise instantly. How quickly can you solve it?

The second example was to read the following sentence and identify how many errors it contains:

Thiss sentence contains threee errors.

For me to have a weekend off and put my mind in the diffused mode was relaxing even if I was still thinking about my problems at work. Is there a way to move a few coins like in example one to really change Kentucky’s beef industry to make it better or is it that our industry is not really broken?

It will be interesting to see where the leadership in Kentucky Agriculture takes us in the next couple of months. I can tell you with certainty that over the past twenty-five years we have not invested in our land grant colleges agriculture infrastructure and our research farms. And the sad part of this is that we have some really talented scientists and researchers at the University of Kentucky and the USDA Forage Animal Research Unit but no one knows what they are doing.

Why roll the dice?

Not all Angus bulls are REGISTERED Angus bulls.

Don’t gamble on unproven genetics. There are a lot of Angus bulls on the market, but not all are backed by the power of 80 million datapoints and a registration paper. Invest wisely in a registered Angus bull.

LOOK FOR THE REGISTRATION NUMBER TO BRING THE POWER OF ANGUS TO YOUR HERD. FOLLOW THE DATA TO ANGUS.ORG/PBA

Corn Planted Acreage Down 4% From 2021

Soybean Acreage Up 1% from Last Year

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 89.9 million acres of corn planted in the United States for 2022, down 4% from last year, according to the Acreage report released today. Soybean area planted is estimated at 88.3 million acres, up 1% from last year.

Following up on the Prospective Plantings report released in March, NASS surveyed approximately 9,100 segments of land and more than 64,000 farm operators during the first two weeks of June to gather information on what farmers actually planted. Key findings released in the Acreage report include:

Corn

• Growers expect to harvest 81.9 million acres of corn for grain, down 4% from 2021.

• Ninety-three percent of all corn acres planted in the United States are biotech varieties, unchanged from 2021.

Soybeans

• Soybean harvested area for 2022 is estimated at 87.5 million acres, up 1% from 2021.

• Producers planted 95% of the soybean acreage

using herbicide resistant seed varieties, unchanged from 2021.

Cotton

• All cotton planted area for 2022 is estimated at 12.5 million acres, 11% above 2021.

• Upland cotton planted is estimated at 12.3 million acres, up 11% from 2021.

• American Pima planted area is estimated at 156,000 acres, up 23% from 2021.

• Ninety-five percent of Upland cotton planted acres are biotech varieties, down 2 percentage points from 2021.

Wheat

• All wheat planted area for 2022 is estimated at 47.1 million acres, up 1% from last year. This represents the 5th lowest all wheat planted area on record since records began in 1919.

• Winter wheat planted area is estimated at 34.0 million acres, up 1% from 2021.

• Other spring wheat planted area is estimated at 11.1 million acres, down 3% from 2021.

• Durum wheat planted area is estimated at 1.98 million acres, up 21% from last year.

• NASS today also released the quarterly Grain Stocks report to provide estimates of on-farm and off-farm stocks as of June 1. Key findings in that report include:

Grain Stocks

• Corn stocks totaled 4.35 billion bushels, up 6% from the same time last year. On-farm corn stocks were up 22% from a year ago, but off-farm stocks were down 6%.

• Soybeans stored totaled 971 million bushels, up 26% from June 1, 2021. On-farm soybean stocks were up 51% from a year ago, while offfarm stocks were up 17%.

• All wheat stored totaled 660 million bushels, down 22% from a year ago. On-farm all wheat stocks were down 34% from last year, while off-farm stocks were down 19%.

• Durum wheat stored totaled 21.2 million bushels, down 22% from June 1, 2021. Onfarm stocks of Durum wheat were down 31% from June 1, 2021. Off-farm stocks of Durum wheat were down 14% from a year earlier.

The Acreage and Grain Stocks reports and all other NASS reports are available online at www. nass.usda.gov.

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BARREN COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by James W. Bailey

The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening, May 5th, at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting, Sarah Adams, Senior Financial officer of the Farm Credit Mid-America, Glasgow office, was in charge of a program that informed the cattlemen about the rules and changes in Farm Credit, Natural Resources Conservation Services and Farm Service Agency. Representatives of each program made presentations to the group. A delicious steak dinner was served which was sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America, Glasgow office.

W During the May 5th Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting, these members cooked the delicious ribeye steaks. They are (left to right): Bob Gerring, Don Wilson, Carol Spiegel, Ken Wininger

Q (L to R) Bill McCloskey, representing KY Department of Agriculture, Office of Ag Policy; Sarah Adams, Heather Winchestser, Heather Ray and Abby Layton, all representing Farm Credit Mid-America, Glasgow office; Lindsie Logsdon, representing Barren County Soil Conservation Service; and Dr. Steve Webb, Vice President of the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by Bryan Chaudoin

On June 23rd, 2022, Christian County Cattlemen’s association had the opportunity to partner with Hopkinsville Electric System -Energynet to provide lunch for the Military personnel of the Western Kentucky Wellness Mission. The Christian County Cattlemen’s association grilled 128 hamburgers which were packaged in bag lunches for all troops of the 307th Medical Brigade. The Western Kentucky Wellness Mission began June 15th-June 25th in Hopkinsville, Ky and consisted of 5 groups that offered basic medical and wellness exams, dental fillings and extractions and veterinary wellness services at no cost to the public. The Christian County Cattlemen’s Association along with Hopkinsville Electric System - Energynet would like to give a special thanks to 311th Field Hospital, 55th Combat operational stress Control, 421st Medical detachment, 912th Dental Company area Support, and 358th Medical Detachment ( Veterinarian Services) for an outstanding service provided to Western Kentucky.

CCCA Board Members: President - Dustin Love • Vice President - Bradley Bardwell • Secretary/Treasurer - Lanny Boyd • Bryan Chaudoin • Caleb Johnson • TJ Ferry • Don Pemberton • Bud Haddack

EDMONSON COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by Scott Childress

In May the Edmonson County Cattlemen’s Association held a Youth AG/Beef fun day with 32 youth in attendance. The event was full of fun, showmanship, small animals, crafts, cattle handling, and products from cattle.

Mr. Tommy Bolton showed the group how to make corn meal and then turned the corn meal to corn bread cakes.

Mr .Moots Davis celebrated his 90th Birthday by teaching all in attendance about honeybees and bee products. Mr. Moots is our

GREEN COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by Kerry Davis

METCALFE COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by Moe Hensley

The Metcalfe County Cattlemen and women met on Tuesday June 27 at the Metcalfe County Extension Office. A good crowd and fellowship is what makes this organization flourish. A great meal cooked by the Cooking Crew was followed by routine business.

Chris Shaw was presented the $500.00 Cattlemen's Scholarship for 2022. Congratulations to Chris on his future plans.

Tareena Horton with the Metcalfe County Chapter of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance was the sponsor and guest speaker. She spoke of the services her company provides and encouraged everyone to stop by her office to give them a chance at your business. Lastly, as hot as it has been, we must all remember one thing.....to never kick a cow chip on a hot day!

On July 3rd the Green County Cattleman Association hosted our annual “Freedom Fest” at our Farm. This year’s event was the largest ever. Music was performed by a couple of local groups and featured Country music stars Ronnie McDowell and Little Texas. After a night of music entertainment, we had a presentation of Fire Works that lit up the sky. Ribeye steak sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks were prepared by our Cattleman cooking crew. This year’s crowd exceeded 3,000 people. Many thanks to all our local business sponsors that helped finance this event.

T The Cooking Crew hard at work

T Chris Shaw receiving his "check" from President Harley McIntyre

T The Staff of the Metcalfe County Agency of the Kentucky Farm Bureau

Colostrum and the Newborn Calf

Dr. Michelle Arnold UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Early and adequate consumption of highquality colostrum is considered the single most important event in determining the future health and survival of the newborn calf. “Colostrum” is the first milk produced by the cow after the birth of her calf. It is an essential source of dietary nutrients and, more importantly, it contains the antibodies the newborn calf needs for protection from disease until its own immune system is functional. A newborn calf’s small intestine is designed to temporarily allow the absorption of colostral antibodies or “immunoglobulins”, directly into the bloodstream. This is called “passive transfer” of immunity and only occurs during the first 24 hours after birth. Colostrum contains several different types of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), but IgG accounts for roughly 85% of the total volume. IgG absorption is most efficient in the first 4 hours of life, it declines rapidly after 12 hours and, at 24 hours, the gut is completely “closed” and there is no more IgG absorption into the circulation after that time. “Failure of passive transfer” of immunity (also called “FPT”) occurs when a calf does not absorb enough

IgG. FPT has been linked with increased calf morbidity (sickness), mortality (death), and a reduction in calf growth rate and feed efficiency. It is estimated that approximately a third of calf deaths in the first three weeks of life are due to inadequate colostrum intake. Any factors that prolong the time between birth and first suckling such as poor mothering ability (heifers), poor udder and teat anatomy, and dystocia (difficult birth) will increase the chances of FPT. Calves born in very cold weather or those experiencing a difficult, prolonged birth often need to be hand fed promptly due to their delayed ability to stand and nurse.

The most important factor affecting colostrum absorption efficiency is the age of the calf. The goal is for beef calves to stand and nurse within 1-2 hours after birth and again by 6 hours at the latest. If this does not occur, the dam should be restrained, and the calf helped to find and suckle the teat. If the calf is unwilling or unable to suckle, the cow should be milked by hand and the calf fed colostrum with a bottle or an esophageal feeder. It is

generally accepted that either method of feeding achieves acceptable results as long as a sufficient volume is consumed. Although there is quite a bit of variation in colostrum from cow to cow, studies have found that when a beef calf receives 5% of its birth weight in colostrum within 1 hour of birth (1 quart colostrum per 43# body weight) with subsequent suckling of dam or receives a 2nd feeding within 6 hours of age results in adequate passive immunity.

An excellent video “How to Feed Newborn Calves (esophageal feeding)” is available on the Beef Cattle Research Council website at https://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/imagevideo-library/#calving along with many other educational videos. If using an esophageal feeder, make sure it is only used to feed colostrum to newborns and a separate feeder is used to treat scouring calves with electrolytes.

If the dam does not have enough colostrum or it is not possible to milk the dam, the next best option is to use fresh or frozen colostrum harvested from a mature, healthy, and wellvaccinated herd mate. Older cows tend to have “better” colostrum than first calf heifers, as

they have been exposed to a greater number of pathogens (bad bugs that cause disease) during their lifetimes and so make more antibodies and a greater variety of them. To collect and freeze high quality colostrum, milk the cow within 1-2 hours after calving with a maximum delay of 6 hours. The concentration of IgG is highest immediately after calving but decreases over time. Make sure the teats are clean prior to milking to minimize bacterial contamination. Bacteria will bind up the immunoglobulins in the gut so they do not pass into the bloodstream and contaminated colostrum may contain infectious agents that cause diarrhea and septicemia such as Salmonella and E. coli. If not fed immediately, colostrum should be frozen in 1-2 quart containers or refrigerated within the hour. Frozen samples may be used for up to one year provided there is no freezing and thawing. The IgG in colostrum is considered stable in the refrigerator for approximately 1 week although

bacteria counts may reach unacceptable levels if not cooled quickly enough. Immunoglobulins are sensitive to very high temperatures so a warm water bath (110 degrees) and frequent stirring, rather than a microwave, should be used when thawing frozen colostrum.

Producers should be prepared for times when clean, high-quality colostrum is unavailable. Commercially available colostrum products are labeled as either a colostrum “supplement” or a colostrum “replacement”. A colostrum replacement product is designed to be fed when no maternal colostrum is available. Replacement products should contain at least 100-150 grams of Bovine IgG, protein, minerals, vitamins, and energy. This should not be confused with a colostrum supplement product that is designed to be fed in addition to and after natural colostrum. Colostrum supplements are significantly less expensive than replacement

products because they contain less than 100 mg IgG per dose and have no added nutritional value. Producers should use supplements to fortify poor-quality colostrum, or when inadequate amounts of fresh or frozen colostrum exist.

Figure 1 is a summary of the many factors affecting passive immunity in calves. The factors in green print (dam vaccination, cow perinatal health, environmental conditions, udder anatomy, and artificial feeding of colostrum) are factors the beef producer has at least some control over. The factors in red print (genotype, parity and nutrition) are the important “cow” factors prior to labor and delivery. The factors in blue print (colostrogenesis, parturition, calf vigor, cow-calf bonding, time of suckling, colostrum ingestion and IgG absorption) are the critical elements that must take place at birth for successful passive transfer of immunity.

CATTLE INDUSTRY FIGHTS CONTROVERSIAL SEC CLIMATE RULE

WASHINGTON (June 17, 2022) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed comments on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial proposed greenhouse gas disclosure rule. The rule would require publicly traded companies to disclose their direct (scope 1), energy/electricity consumption (scope 2), and supply chain emissions (scope 3), creating a burden on cattle producers who supply beef to publicly traded processors, restaurants, and retailers.

“With cattle producers facing record inflation, rising input costs and labor shortages, another bureaucratic rule from Washington is a burden we cannot afford,” said NCBA President Don Schiefelbein, a cattle producer from Kimball, Minnesota. “Policymakers should be focused on lowering costs and solving the real problems facing farmers and ranchers, not creating more complex rules that require a team of lawyers to understand.”

While the proposed rule is aimed at public companies, mandating the disclosure of scope 3 emissions would place a burden on cattle producers who supply beef to public entities. Additionally, the federal government has acknowledged that accurately calculating emissions on the farm or ranch level is impossible, while industry-wide metrics are already collected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at a level that should satisfy federal regulators.

“Cattle farmers and ranchers are America’s original conservationists. Thanks to decades of innovation and continuous improvement, cattle account for just 2% of overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions,” said NCBA Environmental Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “Cattle producers have a proven track record of sustainable practices and should not be penalized with overreaching rules from an agency with no expertise in agriculture.”

In addition to submitting technical comments, individual cattle producers submitted over 6,700 letters to the commissioners of the SEC and members of Congress to inform them of the widespread unintended sequences this rule would have on the cattle and beef industry. NCBA’s technical comments were filed with a coalition of agricultural organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, National Cotton Council,

National Corn Growers Association, National Potato Council, American Soybean Association, Agricultural Retailers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. Numerous NCBA state and breed affiliates submitted comments as well.

BACKGROUND

The SEC is a Wall Street regulator, not an environmental or agricultural agency. This proposed rule goes far outside the SEC’s primary jurisdiction and places an unreasonable burden on private small businesses, farms, and ranches. NCBA has urged the SEC to limit the proposed rule to publicly traded companies—the agency’s actual jurisdiction.

For agriculture specifically, this rule would force private entities to release confidential information. Court decisions like American Farm Bureau Federation v. EPA have solidified the right to producer data privacy. Industry-wide emissions data is already collected through the annual EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory and USDA Life Cycle Assessments, which should satisfy any requirement for supply chain emissions data.

NCBA REJECTS HARMFUL CATTLE MARKET MANDATE BILLS

WASHINGTON (June 22, 2022) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) once again voiced opposition to the Cattle Price Transparency Act of 2022 and the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022, which were marked up by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

“The U.S. cattle industry is home to one of the most complex set of markets in the world. Rather than embrace the freedom of that marketing system, Congress is instituting a one-size-fits-all policy that will hurt cattle producers’ livelihoods. Cattle markets are finally returning to normal after pandemic-fueled uncertainty, but these heavy-handed mandates will stifle innovation and limit marketing opportunities,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “Cattlemen and women deserve the freedom to market their cattle in whatever way they want.”

The Cattle Price Transparency Act of 2022 would subject every cattle producer in the country to a business-altering government mandate. The bill would severely restrict the use of Alternative Marketing Arrangements (AMAs), which provide stability to producers and allow them to invest in creating higher-quality and specialty products that command a premium. The bill also fails to

consider the unique ways producers raise cattle in different regions of the country. Although the bill was introduced when cattle markets experienced uncertainty because of the COVID-19 pandemic, market conditions have improved on their own without heavy-handed government intervention. This legislation would jeopardize that recovery.

The Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022 would create a new special investigator position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate “competition matters.”

Unfortunately, the legislation is duplicative and only creates additional bureaucracy for investigating anticompetitive behavior. “NCBA supports oversight of the market, but creating a duplicative, bureaucratic new special investigator role is the wrong approach. Congress should be focused on the issues that are hurting producer profitability now—rising food, fuel, and feed prices,” said Lane.

NCBA’s grassroots policy, which is voted on by individual cattle producers, opposes both bills.

SUPREME COURT REJECTS R-CALF LAWSUIT, ENDING EFFORT AGAINST BEEF CHECKOFF

DENVER – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States denied R-CALF’s lawsuit against 13 state beef councils and the Beef Checkoff. This ruling effectively ends yet another R-CALF attack on the Beef Checkoff and prevents the activist attorneys at Public Justice, from further diverting Checkoff and beef industry resources.

“For too long we have allowed R-CALF and their attorneys to divide our industry and draw attention away from the important job of beef promotion and research. The Supreme Court’s rejection of R-CALF’s petition confirms the Beef Checkoff, and its overseers, are adhering to the letter and spirit of the laws that protect and guide producer investments in the program,” said NCBA CEO Colin Woodall.

NCBA intervened in the lawsuit in its early days to help defend state beef councils from R-CALF and their activist attorneys, who falsely attacked state beef councils and the cattlemen and women who volunteer their time to support the industry as Checkoff leaders. Multiple court decisions rejected these allegations and reaffirmed the work and direction of the Beef Checkoff and those who guide it.

“R-CALF has repeatedly attacked the Beef Checkoff, engaging lawyers who are closely aligned with extremist animal rights groups like PETA and others, in an attempt to further their efforts,” said Woodall. “It’s time that our industry stands up to R-CALF and insists that they end these attacks on the Beef Checkoff and the volunteer cattle producers who direct it.”

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Webinar Symposium to Discuss Small Tick Causing Big Problems for Cattle

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (July 12, 2022) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is hosting a two-day webinar symposium to address concerns regarding the Asian Longhorned Tick and the pest’s possible impact on the U.S. cattle industry. The free virtual event will be held Aug. 23-24 from noon to 3:45pm (Eastern) each day.

“Our goal is to inform and educate cattle producers across the country about this potential threat,” said Dr. Kathy Simmons, NCBA’s chief veterinarian.

The two-day webinar is designed to provide cattle producers, state animal health officials, veterinarians, and other key stakeholders with current information from industry experts about how to identify and manage the tick. Veterinarians from currently affected states and USDA officials will discuss disease implications as well as possible treatment options and prevention of ticks on animals and in pastures.

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pleased to work with producers, industry stakeholders, and animal health experts to identify ways to mitigate the spread of invasive species and the diseases they carry,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, assistant director of the Ruminant Health Center at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), Veterinary Services Strategy and Policy Unit. “We thank the National Cattlemen's Beef Association for their partnership in organizing this event and we look forward to a constructive conversation on reducing the threat posed by the Asian Longhorned Tick."

The Asian Longhorned Tick is an invasive exotic pest first found in the United States in 2017. Since then, it has spread to 17 states ranging from the South all the way up through the East Coast. The tick is extremely mobile, spreading to new locations by attaching to people, birds, pets and wild animals, however, it can survive for up to a year in the environment without attaching to a host. Because it is smaller than a sesame seed, it is also difficult to detect.

The tick is extremely aggressive and can cause stress and severe blood loss in cattle. The tick also carries diseases such as bovine Theileriosis, a disease that causes anemia, failure to grow (illthrift), persistent infection, reproductive problems, and in some cases, death. There is currently no approved treatment against Theileria orientalis, leaving cattle at risk.

“This tick species is of great concern, but producers can protect their herd through frequent inspection and by reporting sightings to their veterinarian or local animal health official,” said Dr. Simmons. “The first step is knowing what to look for, and I encourage producers to participate in this important webinar to receive the most current information.”

For more information, and to register, visit www.ncba.org.

Reviving Drought Stressed Pastures

A very hot and dry early summer combined with overgrazing has significantly reduced pasture growth and vigor in many areas of Kentucky. The good news is that drought stressed pastures often look worse than they really are. This is especially true for pastures that were well managed prior to drought. In many cases pastures can be revived without reseeding. The key element is rainfall. On the flipside, pastures that have been grazed closely and continuously prior to drought often do not fare as well during and after drought. The following are some considerations for reviving drought stressed pastures.

Rest pastures during and after drought. Close the gates! The worst possible thing that we can do during and after a drought is to allow livestock access to all the pastures. During a drought, confining animals to one pasture and feeding hay limits damage to a single pasture and allows the other pastures to adapt to the drought stress. Following a drought, it is important to keep those animals confined to the sacrifice lot while other pastures recover. This allows pasture plants to rebuild their photosynthetic factory (leaf canopy) and store up sugars and carbohydrates before the winter months. The stockpiled growth that accumulates during this recovery period can then

be used for grazing during the winter months after plants have gone dormant.

Fertilize pastures according to soil test. Fertilizing pastures this fall can help to strengthen plants and get them ready to grow next spring. Adjust the soil pH to 6.0 to 6.4, apply phosphorus and potassium according to your soil test, and

apply 60-80 lb nitrogen/A in mid-August to mid-September for stockpiling. Alternatively, a smaller amount of nitrogen (30 to 40 lb/A) in November or early December can be applied (see last month’s article). This late-season nitrogen application will not produce a great deal of fall growth, but it will stimulate tiller production and root growth. Pasture growth will start earlier in the spring, and stands will be thicker.

FENCING TIP

Use high quality temporary fencing. Temporary fencing comes in a number of styles including polywire, electric tape, electric braid, and polyrope. Electric tape should be used where high visibility is needed. Polywire is most commonly used by graziers since longer runs can be held on reels. When selecting polywire products, chose products that contain more strands of wire and for longer runs, choose products that contain wire made of mixed metals. Polywire containing mixed metals are about 40 times more conductive.

FORAGE MANAGEMENT TIPS

• Don’t graze cool-season pastures closer than 3 to 4 inches. This will help to lower crown temperature and reduce moisture loss from the soil.

• Graze summer annual and perennial pastures to allow cool-season pastures to rest and to avoid toxic tall fescue.

• Plant winter annuals after the first good rain in August.

• Plant alfalfa and other perennial cool-season grasses after the first good rain in August.

• Exclude livestock and apply 60 lb N/A in mid to late August for stockpiling.

• Use UKY variety testing results to select varieties that will be planted in the fall.

• If drought occurs, confine animals to one pasture and feed hay.

Interseed legumes into thin stands. Legumes such as red and white clover, and alfalfa are important components of sustainable grassland ecosystems. They form a symbiotic relationship with rhizobium bacteria in which nitrogen from the air is fixed into a plant available form. They also dilute the toxin in tall fescue infected with the toxic endophyte and in some cases may even reverse the negative effects of the endophyte. Pasture sod suppressed by drought and overgrazing provide a perfect opportunity for interseeding clover and alfalfa. Legumes can be either drilled in the fall or spring or frost seeded in late winter. Frost seeding works best

This month’s FEATURED VIDEO is Managing Risk in Grazing Operations by Chris Teutsch and Kenny Burdine. This video can be seen at https://youtu.be/51TafuV6RSU

This month’s FEATURED PUBLICATION is “:AGR-18: Grain and Forage Crop Guide” by Carrie Knott, Erin Haramoto, Jimmy Henning, Chad Lee, S. Ray Smith. UK Cooperative Extension, Lexington, KY. It can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3ICx7F5

Chris Teutsch UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, Princeton, Kentucky

Figure 1. As of July 5, 2022, more than 78% of Kentucky was experiencing abnormally dry (yellow) to moderate drought stress (tan) (The National Drought Mitigation Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE).

Figure 2. Recent research at the USDA Food Animal Production Unit located in Lexington, KY, found that compounds in red clover can reverse vasoconstriction caused by the toxins in endophyte tall fescue

Figure 3. Winter annuals such as small grains and annual ryegrass can be interseeded into drought stressed pastures that have than stands of perennial cool-season grasses

with red and white clover and annual lespedeza. Alfalfa is better established using a no-till drill. For more information on selecting varieties and overseeding contact your local extension agent or visit the UK Forages Webpage at http://forages. ca.uky.edu/.

Plant winter annuals. In some cases, drilling cool-season annuals, such as small grains, annual ryegrass, and brassicas into dormant sods can be cost effective. In this situation, sods are normally in very poor condition and there are simply not enough remaining plants to actively compete with the cool-season annuals. However, interseeding cool-season annuals into a dormant sod that was well managed prior to the drought does not normally work as well as expected. This is due to the fact that the ground is very dry and when the rain finally comes the seed not only starts to germinate and grow, but so does the dormant sod. An established fescue sod has an extensive root system that competes well for limited moisture.

On the other hand, newly established seedlings have a very small root system and are at a serious disadvantage when competing for water and light with an established fescue sod. The best place for cool-season annuals is on cropland or areas that had summer annuals that has already been harvested or grazed. In general production on these areas will be greater due to the absence competition. In order to optimize late fall and early winter production, these mixtures should be seeded in mid to late-August, given soil moisture is adequate for germination and emergence. Seeding recommendations can be found in Table 1.

Include brassicas in mixture. Rape and turnips can be planted in late summer to provide late fall and early winter grazing. All brassicas require well-drained, fertile soils and a near neutral pH for optimum production. Strip grazing is needed to maximize utilization of brassicas. Brassicas can be 90% digestible and can cause health disorders if not properly managed. Problems can be avoided by following several commonsense recommendations: 1) introduce animals to brassica pastures slowly, 2) never turn hungry animals that are not adapted into brassica pastures, 3) brassicas should not make up more than 75% of diet, and 4) plant a mixture of brassicas and cool season annual grasses, 5) allow access to grass pasture or dry hay at all times. Seeding recommendations can be found in Table 1.

Forage or Mixture Seeding Rate Seeding Deth Notes

Annual ryegrass 25 lb/A ½ in

Barely 90-150 lb/A 1-2 in Oats 60-100 lb/A 1-2 in

Triticale 90-150 lb/A 1-2 in

Wheat 90-150 lb/A 1-2 in

Turnips 3-6 lb lb/A ¼ in Small box on drill

Hybrid rape 3-6 lb/A ¼ in Small box on drill

Oats + Annual ryegrass

50 + 15 + 3 lb/A

Other small grain + annual ryegrass 90 + 15 lb/A

Oats + Annual ryegrass + turnips or hybrid rape 50 + 15 + 3 lb/A

½ to 1 in for annual ryegrass and small grain Plant at 1 in if soil moisture is low.

½ to 1 in for annual ryegrass and small grain Plant at 1 in if soil moisture is low.

½ to 1 in for annual ryegrass and small grain and no deeper than ¼ in for brassicas

Other small grain + annual ryegrass + turnips or hybrid rape 90 + 15 + 3 lb/A

½ to 1 in for annual ryegrass and small grain and no deeper than ¼ in for brassicas

Table 1. Cool season annual seeding recommendations

Use large box for small grain and annual ryegrass and small box (legume) for brassicas. Plant annual ryegrass and small grain at 1 in if soil moisture is low.

Use large box for small grain and annual ryegrass and small box (legume) for brassicas. Plant annual ryegrass and small grain at 1 in if soil moisture is low.

Genetically Modified Corn Doesn't Damage Non-Target Organisms

Maricopa, Ariz, June 6, 2022—The largest, highest quality analysis of data ever conducted reveals that genetically modified Bt corn has little impact on nontarget insects and other organisms, especially compared to growing conventional corn. This study was published today in Environmental Evidence by a USDA Agricultural Research Service scientist and his Swiss colleagues.

Bt corn is corn that has been genetically modified so that it produces proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis to control corn borers, corn rootworms and other major pests of corn. The first Bt corn was approved in 1996 and critics have been suggesting that it also can destroy beneficial insects or other non-targeted organisms.

One of the issues with assessments of possible nontarget organism damage by Bt corn has been that each study was limited in scope, environment or size. The paper's three authors have made up for these shortfalls by systematically pulling together data from studies in 12 bibliographic databases, 17 specialized webpages, and the reference sections of 78 review articles that all met the highest standards for research quality.

"We gathered together hundreds of individual studies published between 1997 to 2020 that have looked at whether growing Bt corn changed the environmental abundance of non-target

animals such as arthropods, earthworms and nematodes, especially as compared to growing non-genetically modified corn accompanied by the pesticide necessary to control major pests," explained ARS entomologist Steve Naranjo, director of the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona and one of authors of the study.

Naranjo and entomologists Joerg Romeis and Michael Meissle with Agroscope, ARS' Swiss counterpart, found that this massive aggregation of data showed Bt corn had no negative effects on most invertebrate groups including ladybeetles, flower bugs, and lacewings. Populations of Braconidae insects, which are parasitoid wasps that prey on corn borers, were reduced with Bt corn.

A new major meta-analysis has found that Bt corn does not damage nontarget organisms. (Photo by Preston Keres, USDA)

The researchers even examined if authorship or financial support by biotechnology companies affected the outcome of individual studies.

"It might be a bit surprising but according to the analysis, when any negative effects by Bt corn on nontarget organisms were found in the data, they were attributed more often in studies with private sector support than when no backing by biotech

companies was declared," Meissle added.

"But after all the number crunching was done, what we found was that, overall, Bt corn just does not have negative impacts on nontarget organisms," said Naranjo.

The quality standards for which studies would be included in the meta-analysis and which would be cut were outlined and vetted by stakeholders, scientists not involved in the meta-analysis project and even members of the journal's review board, none of whom knew if any study's data showed a negative impact on non-target organisms or not.

The result is the largest pool of high-quality data anyone has ever analyzed for this purpose consisting of 7279 individual invertebrate records from 233 experiments in 120 articles, 75 percent of which were from peer-reviewed journals. The entire data set also has been published in BMC Research Notes.

In summary, this major meta-analysis largely proved out previous individual studies. Bt corn represents a highly selective pest control technology with relatively few negative consequences for non-target invertebrates, especially when compared with the use of broadspectrum insecticides for managing Bt-targeted pests, according to the scientists.

Red Meat Exports Deliver Value Back to Corn and Soybean Producers, Says Study

Record-level red meat exports of $18.7 billion in 2021 had a major impact on the corn and soybean industries, according to an independent study by the Juday Group. The study quantified the returns that red meat exports brought to corn and soybean producers in 2021 nationally, and at state levels for leading corn-producing and soybean-producing states.

“The study validates the red meat industry’s collaborative approach to export market development,” says U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chair-elect Dean Meyer, who produces corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs near Rock Rapids, Iowa. “Beef and pork exports drive value directly back to my farm and this study helps confirm the return on this investment for all corn and soybean producers.”

Corn and soybean growers support the international promotion of U.S. pork, beef and lamb by investing a portion of their checkoff dollars in market development efforts conducted by USMEF.

Key findings from the Juday Group study, which utilized 2021 export data, include:

• Nationally, beef and pork exports accounted for 537 million bushels of corn usage, equating to $2.94 billion (at an average corn price of $5.48/bushel).

• Pork exports accounted for 99.3 million bushels of soybean usage nationwide (the equivalent of 2.36 million metric tons of soybean meal), which equated to $1.3 billion (at an average soybean price of $13.13/bushel).

• Beef and pork exports accounted for 3.4 million tons of DDGS usage, equating to $716 million (at an average price of $209.92/ton).

“The industry-wide collaboration to promote value-added U.S. red meat in international markets works to the benefit of the entire red meat industry,” says Mark Legan, a hog farmer from Coatesville, Ind., who serves on the USMEF Executive Committee. “Red meat export growth results in greater demand for feed inputs and added value at every step of the supply chain. This study demonstrates the significance of global trade to the bottom line of American farmers and ranchers.”

Handouts detailing the impact of red meat exports at the national level and on the leading corn-producing and soybean-producing states are available from the USMEF website.

For questions or interviews on this topic, please email Rod Manuel or call 303-210-3501.

Kentucky Livestock Coalition Plans Research and Education Center to Highlight Kentucky Agriculture

PRINCETON, KY - The Kentucky Livestock Coalition formally presented to the Joint Agriculture Committee on July 7, 2022 to introduce plans to highlight agriculture and strengthen the food processing industry in Kentucky.

The project will create two new facilities on the 1500-acre University of Kentucky C. Oran Little Research Center in Woodford County; an education center that would serve as a key resource for industry through continuing education and training as well as a food science lab that would provide a world-class facility offering innovative and modern approaches to education and research in meat science.

The Agriculture Education Center will provide a classroom, exhibit space, a professional demonstration kitchen to teach proper techniques on the preparation and handling of meat, as well as a large conference room and office space.

The Meats and Foods Workforce Development Center will provide the physical space and conceptual environment necessary to develop knowledge and skills to drive the growth and economic sustainability of Kentucky’s animal and plant industries. The foods center will provide hands-on technical training to meet the current and expanding demands of both existing and new food enterprises while modeling food safety practices to Kentucky’s animal harvest/processor and food processor industries through a modern

facility design that promotes food safety and defense. The proposed facility will enable training of a workforce to add value to the raw products of Kentucky’s food commodities.

“This project is the next step to successfully diversifying Kentucky agriculture by creating a world class agriculture learning center.” Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “The Ag Education Center and Meats and Food Development Center is an investment in the future of Kentucky agriculture and an investment in a stronger, safer sustainable food chain for our commonwealth.”

Kentucky Livestock Coalition President, Caleb Ragland states, “As a multigeneration farmer, this project is really important for agriculture in Kentucky moving forward. This project impacts every single farmer across the state, whether you are a grain farmer in Graves County or raising cattle in Eastern Kentucky. This is going to help us add value to everything we produce. “

The Kentucky Livestock Coalition is currently working to secure funds for both buildings and is excited about the opportunity to provide a facility that will highlight the agriculture industry in the state and increase the economic viability of Kentucky’s farm families and communities, and the food security of all Kentucky’s citizens.

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The Beef Expert Network: How The Beef Checkoff Uses Influencer Marketing To Drive Demand

Sallie Miller Briggsdale, CO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board Member and Co-Chair, Domestic Marketing Committee

I’m a cattle producer. I’m a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB). I’m an underwriter for an agricultural lending company. But perhaps most importantly, I’m the mother of a teenage daughter. As my husband and I have navigated the challenges of parenthood, we’ve made a joint effort to understand social media and its impact. And while social media may have gotten its start with the younger generation, its eruptive growth has spread across audiences of all ages. That growth has led to the rise of influencer marketing as a popular way to promote products and services – yes, even beef.

But what makes someone an influencer? And why should the beef industry turn to this relatively new form of marketing? Don’t all the great qualities of beef – nutrition, taste, variety – speak for themselves? These are all questions that my fellow members of the CBB’s Domestic Marketing Committee and I had before we started investigating the world of influencer marketing. And here’s what we’ve learned.

Influencers are individuals with perceived expertise or knowledge about certain topics and a decent online following. Their followers view them as trustworthy experts in their fields, and they often have significant power over their audiences’ purchasing decisions. Their recommendations can help brands expand their reach and messages. And while beef does have a lot going for it, spreading the word about beef’s positive attributes to diverse audiences takes time and effort. That’s precisely why influencer marketing has become an important tool for

the Beef Checkoff as it continues to drive beef demand.

Currently, 22 influencers are part of the Beef Checkoff's Beef Expert Network. All are passionate about sharing beef’s story and promoting beef to their unique audiences. The Beef Checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand works to create long-term relationships with these individuals, and all must have previously expressed passion about beef. They must be credible in their fields, create interesting content – post copy, videos, photos, graphics – and share them with engaged audiences on multiple social media platforms.

Individuals in our Beef Expert Network fall into one of four categories. Food Influencers love food and center their content around recipes, cooking advice and entertaining tips and tricks. Culinary Influencers often own restaurants or culinary consulting companies. Some are even celebrity chefs, like Hugh Acheson, judge on the popular TV show Top Chef, and Josh Capon, chef and TV personality on the show Frankenfood.

Ag Influencers are cattle producers who want to share accurate information about sustainable, humane production practices. Finally, Nutrition Influencers are trusted nutrition, health and fitness experts who provide health and wellness recommendations to consumers and their professional peers.

The Beef Checkoff creates educational opportunities to provide these influencers with the most up-to-date, beef-focused nutrition,

research, culinary and production content. In this way, we can ensure our influencers’ content supports Beef Checkoff campaigns and promotes beef efficiently and effectively.

Where does all this content go? Influencers share it with their audiences across digital and social media platforms, but Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. also uses it in its own marketing efforts, including social media. This strategy is especially beneficial with the Ag Influencer group because it helps consumers virtually meet beef farmers and ranchers and learn about beef production right from the source.

Content from the Beef Expert Network is also multipurposed as blogs and articles published in LA Weekly and The New York Times. Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. also hosts media tours where TV and radio stations across the country can interview these influencers about all things beef. Yes, beef’s great taste, variety and nutrition are important selling points. And, yes, social media is often a bit of a minefield, whether you’re a teenager or … someone more mature. But influencers can share all of beef’s outstanding qualities with their many social media followers. They can convince skeptical consumers to try new beef recipes, integrate beef into heart-healthy diets and discover the extreme care producers put into raising high-quality beef. In today’s world where people look to social media for guidance, influencer marketing is an indispensable tool for all kinds of products and services – including beef.

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How to Decide Which Brush Management Method is Right for You — And Why It’s So Important

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Brush encroachment is a common problem for land managers, and it’s often a struggle to know how best to respond to the unwanted trees, vines and shrubs invading your land. On the other hand, there are times when a manager may want to increase brush or a particular brush species in certain areas.

Why is brush encroachment such a big issue? There are two main reasons: 1) lack of preventive management; and 2) trees and plants that became invasive when introduced to new areas. Examples of species that can cause a problem include elms, persimmon, pecan, Osage orange, honey locust, mesquite, junipers, sumacs, blackberries and greenbrier. However, these species can also be beneficial in the right amount and location.

Here’s how to decide whether management is needed and, if so, which management method(s) would be right for your situation. Keep in mind, though: Prevention is more efficient, more successful and less expensive than controlling mature brush encroachment after the fact.

Brush encroachment most often becomes a problem due to lack of preventive management or because trees and plants became invasive when introduced to new areas.

What are your brush management goals?

Before deciding if and how to manage brush, land managers need to know their landscape goals. Do your goals require less brush or more brush? How much change is needed to meet your goals?

You likely need to reduce brush abundance when your goals include:

• increasing grazeable acres

• improving wildlife habitat for certain species

• increasing visibility and accessibility

• increasing plant diversity.

In some situations, such as riparian land reclamation and wildlife habitats, a land manager may want to increase the amount of brush or increase the diversity of brush species. In these cases, the manager can allow existing brush to increase naturally or facilitate it with plantings of desired species.

Common reasons to increase brush abundance/ diversity include having goals of:

• improving wildlife habitat for some species

• increasing forage availability for goats

• increasing plant diversity

• increasing shelter and shade for livestock

• reducing visibility of or access to an area.

Most rangelands in the world experienced certain fire frequencies for millennia. Where we want to reduce brushy woody cover, we should increase fire frequency.

Variables to consider in brush management plans

1. Species to manage

Before selecting a management method, identify the brush species you’re targeting. Knowing the growth habits of the species will help the land manager to select the proper control method. Many species of concern (elms, persimmon, pecan, Osage orange, honey locust, mesquite, sumacs, blackberries, greenbrier, etc.) resprout from the roots. This means that simply cutting the brush down will not kill it. Many of these species have secondary buds on the roots that will create multiple new shoots of the tree, shrub or vine — basically, you’ve made the plant mad.

2. Economics and finances

Brush management can be an expensive endeavor and may or may not be profitable, so it’s important for land managers to run the numbers before choosing and implementing a plan. Each management method has a cost associated with

it. Likewise, each method is best-suited for a specific situation where it works well and is most cost-effective.

As you match the best methods to your situation, the finance question asks whether you can afford the cost and what your return on investment will be. There are programs available to assist land managers with some of these costs.

If the area in question has low productivity due to shallow soils, surface rock or lack of an important component (like water, infrastructure or habitat), consider either not performing brush control or addressing the other limiting factor first. In some cases, the existing brush may be able to generate additional income through goat grazing, recreational leases or the harvest of firewood or lumber.

3. Available equipment

Many land managers already have equipment that could be used to manage brush with little-to-no modification. These changes may include adding a tree shear to a front-end loader or skid steer or adding a hand wand to a sprayer. Needed equipment typically can be rented. Contractors are usually available as well.

Don't own the mechanical equipment needed to clear brush? It can often be rented by the day.

4. Timing of implementation

• Typically, mechanical methods can be done year-round. This is true with mulchers, shears, saws and mowers.

• Use of earth-moving equipment such as bulldozers and excavators may require a specific amount of soil moisture to remove as many roots as possible to reduce the likelihood of resprouts.

• If livestock are to be used, grazing during the growing season is more effective than dormant-season grazing.

• If herbicides are used, make every effort to use selective herbicides and to treat individual plants to reduce nontarget collateral damage. Always read and follow the label directions to properly apply the selected herbicide. Timing is everything with herbicides.

• Prescribed burning can be used any time of year.

• Late-growing-season prescribed burns typically temporarily reduce brush better than burning during other times of the year. However, burning during the early growing season might fit better if the brush will be grazed by livestock.

• If the land manager enrolls in a governmental cost-share program, there will be a deadline by which the management must be implemented.

5. Time to achieve goal and scale

When selecting a brush management option, land managers should consider the scale or size of the project relative to available resources.

In many cases, land managers may believe they are making progress in their war with brush, but if they selected a management method that was not efficient, the brush still present is getting taller and thicker every year. Realize that running one chainsaw one day per week or running five goats is not going to manage 100 acres of brush in one year. In this case, larger equipment such as a mulcher on a skid steer, or a herd of many more goats, would be necessary to achieve the example goal.

Goats possess a unique characteristic that separates them from almost all other types of livestock. They would rather eat brush and weeds than grass because they are browsers, whereas cattle are grazers.

Choosing the right method for your land

Once all the above has been considered, land managers will be in a good position to select the proper management method. Optional methods fit into four broad categories: mechanical (chainsaw, dozer, etc.), prescribed fire, herbicides and biological (goats, sheep, etc.).

For more information about mechanical and herbicide solutions, refer to the article How to Reduce Your Risk When Improving Rangeland. For more information about using prescribed fire, see Key Concepts Regarding Prescribed Fire. For more information about using livestock such as goats, consult the Langston University online module Goats for Vegetation Management.

Post-implementation management

Typically, one application of a method is not the final solution to a brush management issue. Unfortunately, many land managers don’t develop a long-term brush management plan or have a followup plan in place. Sadly, in many cases, the brush returns to an unacceptable level in only a few years.

It’s important to note that the appropriate method for follow-up brush management may be different than what was used initially. An example of this could be using mechanical or herbicide control first, followed by prescribed fire and grazing to manage regrowth and new brush.

Selecting the proper brush management method is essential for short- and long-term success of a project. Make sure the method fits within the budget and can be achieved in a timely manner to meet the land manager’s goals.

CENTRAL KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION LADIES DAY 2022 SALE

featuring an outstanding selection of registered Angus Females from leading breeders throughout the region.

Saturday, September 10, 2022

1:00pm EDT

CENTRAL KY ANGUS SALES PAVILION

4 MILES NE OF DANVILLE JUST OFF OF HWY 34 ON CHENAULT BRIDGE RD AND THEN FORK CHURCH ROAD

GPS address: 2286 Fork Church Road, Lancaster, KY 40444

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LIVE INTERNET BIDDING THROUGH TOP SHELF AUCTIONS

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Saturday, April 16, 2022 • 1:00 PM EST • Central Kentucky

4 miles NE of Danville on State Route 34 and then Chenault Bridge

GPS Address: 2286 Fork Church Road, Lancaster, KY

45th Annual Fall Cow Sale and 232nd overall sale sponsored by CENTRAL KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION

Central Kentucky Angus Association Event Calendar: September 10, 2022 Ladies Day 2022

Sale Day Phone: (859) 238-3195 or (859) 583-0364

Sale Day Manager: DIEVERT SALES SERVICE • Tim Danville, KY 40422 • (859) 238-3195 • tdievert@dievertsales.com

231st Sale Sponsored by the Central Kentucky Angus

Sale Sponsor: CENTRAL KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION

November 12, 2022 63rd Annual Fall Heifer Sale: Selling registered bulls & commercial females

April 15, 2023

President: Adam Chunglo (Harrodsburg, KY) • Vice-President: Goggin (Danville, KY) • Secretary: Joe Goggin (Danville, KY)

61st Annual Spring Sale: Selling registered bulls & registered females

Sale Day Phone: (859) 238-3195 Or (859) 583-0364

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks (270) 991-6398

Sale Manager: Dievert Sales Service • Tim Dievert 478 Dry Fork Road • Danville, KY 40422 tdievert@dievertsales.com

Online catalogs available at www.dievertsales.com after 8-20-22

DALE REAM LOVELL, 80, of Greenville passed peacefully on July 7, 2022. He was a farmer, rancher, husband, father, and Pop. He was the third of five children born to Bill and Gertie Lovell on May 18, 1942 in Morganfield, KY. At the age of 16 he worked the family farm when his father passed away unexpectedly. Dale gradu ated from Morganfield High School in 1960 as the President and Valedictorian of his class. He continued his education at the University of Kentucky where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and a Master of Science in Reproductive Physiology. Realizing his vast knowledge of agriculture and passion for research and results, he was hired by UK in 1965 as their Beef Herdsman and Professor of Beef Science and Reproductive Physiology. In 1972 he married the love of his life, Karen (Mullins), and together they raised a family of which Pop considered his highest and proudest accomplishment and loved without parallel. Pop worked for UK for 12 years and in 1977 moved to Muhlenberg County to manage Long Creek Farm, primarily producing beef cattle and tobacco. He also raised and trained American Quarter Horses. The horses Pop started were a reflection of the man himself, quiet, intelligent, and ready to work. In 1989 he served as the President of the KY Cattlemen’s Association and as a trustee on the National Livestock and Meat Board from 1986 to 1990. Upon his “retirement” he and Karen purchased their own piece of paradise, Twin Falls Farm, where Pop ran sheep, grew sweet corn and strawberries, and some of the best alfalfa hay in the state (his grandkids have the blue ribbons to prove it). While his knowledge and consult were often requested from fellow farmers throughout the agriculture community, Pop never sought recognition or compensation for his efforts. Nonethe less, friends and neighbors were often stopping by with gifts of appreciation in the form of produce or baked goods or a mess of fresh fish. He was a master of observation, and he marveled at God’s everyday miracles. This was apparent every time Pop delivered a prayer before a meal. His words often landing more like a story of gratitude than a request for anything more than the health of his family and country.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Jane Pfingston and a brother Larry Lovell.

Survivors also include his sister Brenda (Gary) Stenger of Morganfield, his brother Hoppy (Kathy) Lovell of Glasgow, and mother-in-law Margaret Mullins of Jamestown.

Their 4 children and 12 grandchildren include Luke (wife Rosi - Maddie, Hank, Baalu, Henry, and Charlie) of Beechmont, Nathan (wife Shelley - Mason and Audrey) of Greenville, Han nah (husband Greg Clifton - Libby and Jack) of Morganfield, and Justin (wife Kristen - Annika, Adreonna, and Sawyer) of LaFontaine.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, 719 Dolan Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 OR Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation Youth Scholar ship, 176 Pasadena Dr., Lexington, KY 40503. Online condo lences may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net

A study by Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine found:

Calves receiving Vetericyn Plus® Antimicrobial Pink Eye Spray saw an average 85% reduction in corneal lesion size by day 3 compared to control group

Conducted by Auburn University –J. Gard, R. Maloney, M. Schnelle, S. Duran, P. Moore, and W. Justus

Casey Story Engages In Premiere Education at Beef Leaders Institute

Young Angus breeders gather for a week of producer education and development.

Peyton Schmitt Angus Communications

Casey Story, Flemingsburg, Ky., was one of twenty-six American Angus Association® members from across the country that attended the 2022 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® brand (CAB®). BLI provides Association members the opportunity to experience the beef value chain from pasture to plate.

“We look forward to this event each year,” said Kara Lee, director of producer engagement for CAB®. “BLI provides a unique opportunity to explore all facets of the beef industry, while also learning from and forging connections with fellow attendees.”

Participants began the week at the American Angus Association in St. 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, American Angus Association chief executive officer, Kelli Retallick-Riley, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) president and Brett Spader, Angus MediaSM president.

Following their time in St. Joseph, attendees visited Tiffany Cattle Company in Herrington, Kansas. Here, Shane Tiffany, Tiffany Cattle Company coowner, explained the intricacies of cattle feeding and marketing. Attendees learned how their decisions, specifically as seedstock producers, can influence cattle’s performance in the feedyard.

For the second portion of the trip, the group traveled to Ohio to continue studying the beef value chain. Participants explored the impact of genetics in the beef industry at Select Sires, and the role value-added products play in marketing CAB® at Hudson Meat Company. The final days of the experience were spent at the CAB® brand headquarters in Wooster, Ohio.

In Wooster, attendees were welcomed to The Culinary Center by John Stika, CAB® president. From a virtual packing plant tour to a hands-on beef fabrication demonstration in the meat lab, participants followed the entire process of putting a CAB® steak on the dinner table. During a week fully immersing themselves in the industry, the BLI class realized how the cattle they raise influence the industry well beyond their pasture.

“Educational opportunities like Beef Leaders Institute are incredibly valuable for our members,” said Jaclyn Upperman, Angus Foundation executive director. “We are proud to support programs that build strong leaders for the Angus breed.”

Providing continued education for the Angus membership is a priority for the Association. BLI is designed to provide members ages 25 to 45 with the resources to understand all segments of the beef industry. Attendees leave equipped as stronger, more effective leaders for the Angus breed and beef industry. For more information on BLI and applying to be part of the Class of 2023, visit www.angus.org/Event/BLIEntryForm. Look for the 2023 application to be available in early November..

Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence

Steve Isaacs Contributing Writer

IFMA 23, the biannual congress of the International Farm Management Association was held in Copenhagen, Denmark in late June. Farm managers, farm management consultants, and academics from around the globe met for a week of presentations, papers, technical tours, and hours of discussion about managing the production of food, fiber, and energy.

Regardless of provenance, the issues are the same…inflation, weather, supply chains, the war in Ukraine, political uncertainty…. The discussions were hardly different than those at the local diner anywhere in Kentucky, except that the accented English was more noticeable. The discussions were all in English, by the way. The global language of interchange.

This commonality of shared problems highlights

a long-observed tenet of management…circle of concern versus circle of influence. Much of our discussion is on items of concern, like prices and input supply problems, certainly important, but largely beyond our individual influence. Case in point, diesel prices. By now we all know how many hundreds of dollars it takes to fill a tractor or truck, but all the complaining has not lowered the price a penny. Is it important? Sure. Is it something we can influence? No. Do we have to manage around it? Yes. While an individual cannot manage the price, they can monitor and manage use and efficiency. While an individual cannot manage a supply chain interruption, they can anticipate and plan to accommodate disruptions and delays.

Items of concern will always dominate the conversation. Areas of influence have to be

sought out. I will close with a case in point from a successful producer and marketer of organic vegetables in the Copenhagen grocery and restaurant markets. They tried production of a wide variety of vegetables for their unique soils and local markets. They identified and concentrated on the ones they did best. Her quote “…the ones that grow above the ground.” She cited prices as her biggest area of concern as organic production became more mainstream and price premiums weakened. Her management response was, “to know exactly my cost of production.” She closed our conversation with three things they can, and do, control: 1) the quality of our product, 2) the image we present to our customers, and 3) what we can do better.

Lesson demonstrated. I can’t say it any better than that.

U.S. Ag Exports/Trade Policy Update as of June 2022

Will Snell Extension Professor

USDA recently updated their trade forecast for FY 2022 projecting a record-high U.S. ag export level totaling $191 billion, 11% higher than last year’s record high and 35% above the 2016-2020 average. Gains in U.S. ag trade are occurring despite a slowing global economy and a highervalued U.S. dollar. However, the historic high export values for FY 2022 are in response to higher commodity prices as export volumes are projected to be lower for most agricultural commodities/products. Tight global ag supplies caused by various weather events, supply chain challenges, and trade interruptions caused by the war in Ukraine are major factors contributing to significantly higher commodity prices and export values.

The U.S. exported $10 billion worth of soybeans in the first four months of the 2022 calendar year, up 20% in value and setting a new record for January-April shipments. U.S. corn exports,

so far in 2022, are up 5% in value, with wheat up 17%, but both are down by more than 10% in volume.

On the livestock side, U.S. beef exports have been exceptionally strong in 2022 (up 38% in volume and 5% in quantity) while pork exports have slumped (down 18% in value and 20% in quantity). U.S. dairy and poultry exports are up by more than 20% in value during the first four months of 2022 but have posted negligible gains in quantity reflecting the effects of much higher export prices. Also important for Kentucky, the 2022 trade data to date indicates significant export gains for forest products (+14%) and distilled spirits (+22%) with the latter likely benefitting from the elimination of EU tariffs late last year.

China is expected to remain the largest foreign buyer of U.S. agriculture with exports forecast

to total a record $36 billion (18.8% of the total) in FY 2022. Mexico and Canada, our next two largest foreign buyers, are projected to boost purchases of U.S. ag exports by more than 20% in the current fiscal year.

U.S. agricultural imports are projected at $180.5 billion for FY 2022, up 10% from the previous year. Overall, the U.S. ag trade balance is expected to grow in FY2022 to $10.5 billion, after U.S. agriculture experienced modest trade deficits in FY 2019 and FY 2020 – the first time since the 1950s.

Trade Policy

The Biden administration’s trade policy agenda is certainly different from previous administrations which focused primarily on tariff reductions and more traditional trade policy tools to improve market access for U.S. products. While acknowledging the importance

of these trade-enhancing instruments, the Biden administration is more focused on addressing issues impacting workers and the environment among trade partners, bolstering supply chains, and addressing other non-tariff trade barriers such as sanitary and phytosanitary barriers to create a more sustainable trade environment. U.S. farm/commodity organizations typically agree that addressing these trade barriers is important, but they have been disappointed that the Biden administration has not actively pursued free trade agreements that reduce tariffs and directly improve market access for U.S. agricultural exports. Recognizing the potential adoption and benefits of free trade agreements, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai earlier this year described free trade agreements as a 20th century tool, implying that today’s trade policy needs to be flexible to address changing political, economic, and social issues. Furthermore, the Biden administration so far has not elected to pursue Trade Promotion Authority which yields Congressional guidance to the executive branch in pursuing free trade agreements and shaping the nation’s trade policy.

A lot of attention within the U.S. agriculture community in recent years has focused on markets within the Indo-Pacific Region, given its expanding population and income base. Former President Barack Obama brokered the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) with 11 Pacific Rim countries that was backed by U.S. agriculture, but former President Donald Trump followed his campaign promise by pulling the U.S. out of this agreement in 2017. The remaining nations

eventually agreed upon a revised agreement called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Many within U.S. agriculture would support the Biden administration to actively pursue joining the CPTPP but instead last month, the Biden administration announced Indo-Pacific Economic Framework or IPEF which includes (among other items) non-tariffrelated efforts to enhance trade competition among partners by improving supply chains, supporting trade technologies (including digital commerce), addressing environmental and labor standards, and curbing tax evasion and corruption. The IPEF consists of the United States and 12 other countries (Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), comprising 40% of the global economy. Collectively these nations typically account for one-quarter of U.S. ag exports with optimism among U.S. ag trade organizations of additional export gains for U.S. livestock, dairy, and grains if various non-tariff barriers are removed.

Taiwan, the United States’ sixth-largest ag export market, despite relatively high ag import tariffs, was not a part of the IPEF, but earlier this month, the Biden administration announced trade negotiations are occurring between these two nations which, similar to the IDEF, focuses only on non-tariff barriers.

In addition, the Biden administration recently updated beef quality safeguards on U.S. beef

entering Japan – the United States’ secondlargest beef export market – as a part of the U.S. Japanese Trade Agreement signed in 2019. The administration claims this change will “allow U.S. exporters to meet Japan’s growing demand for high-quality beef and reduce the probability that Japan will impose higher tariffs in the future.”

As far as China, the Biden administration has not indicated efforts to secure a “Phase II” trade agreement with China, but instead has adopted a “New Approach to the U.S. – China Trade Relationship. While this “approach” does call for continued enforcement of the Phase I agreement, it focusses on various non-market trade practices by the Chinese government that the Biden administration claims distort competition, limits market access, and encompasses predatory practices in trade and technology.

In reality, the direction of future trade policy is very uncertain as markets and governments adjust to a changing world that has been rocked by a global pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and a serious military conflict in Ukraine that has impacted economies worldwide. Given the emerging efforts of nations and multinational companies to reduce the carbon footprint of global trading, goals to increase local/domestic food production, and the potential adoption of additional protectionistic trade policies by some nations, will global ag trade opportunities within agriculture be diminished, or will this new global environment continue to create new and expanding markets for U.S. farmers ag/food companies?

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ALERT!

WHAT ARE THE HOSTS FOR ALT?

The ALT requires warm-blooded animals including humans, wildlife, and domestic animals to feed on for survival. A male tick is not needed for reproduction. A female can produce 1,000-2,000 offspring without mating. A single animal may become host to thousands of tick offspring exacerbating the severity of anemia and increasing the risk of disease transmission. The tick may also live for extended periods (overwinter) in the environment (grass/woods) harboring infectious diseases, such as Theileria orientalis Ikeda.

WHAT DISEASES CAN ALT SPREAD?

Asian Longhorned Tick, (H. longicornis) in Cattle

An Emerging Risk

The Asian longhorned tick (ALT) has been implicated in an Emerging Risk Notice by USDA APHIS in cattle infections of Theileria orientalis Ikeda. ALT is the vector that spreads T. orientalis Ikeda via an infected tick bite of the cattle host. ALT has been identified in 16 states. In Kentucky ALT has been detected in Boone, Breathitt, Floyd, Madison, Martin, Metcalfe, and Perry counties.

ALT was discovered in the United States in 2013. It is known to be the tickborne vector for reportable cattle diseases theileriosis and babesiosis and the human disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever. While Theileria orientalis Ikeda infections are not reportable, they are noted to be an emerging threat with the potential to cause significant economic losses to the cattle industry.

HOW IS THE ALT IDENTIFIED?

Laboratory identification is the best way to confirm the identity of ALT. The ticks are light brown in color and often smaller than a sesame seed. The adult female is about the size of a pea when it is full of blood. Males are rare and not needed for reproduction. It only takes a single tick to introduce a new infection.

The University of Kentucky Entomology Department has a laboratory that can identify ticks. For information on submitting a tick for lab assessment scan this QR code with the camera of your smart device or go to: entomology.ca.uky.edu/ticksurveillance2022

HOW CAN THE ALT BE CONTROLLED?

Control should be considered from both the animal and the environmental perspectives. There are no known acaricides labeled for use against the ALT. The use of pesticide impregnated ear tags, pour-ons, sprays, and back rubs should be beneficial in control of the tick. Employment of more than one method will yield better control results.

Keeping pasture mowed short may help control the population, as long grass will enhance tick survival. Perimeter fencing of a minimum of 20 feet from wooded areas will reduce the number of ticks on the grazing area. Routinely inspect livestock, pets, and humans for ticks. Keep in mind that wildlife can serve as tick hosts and accelerate their spread. Utilize your veterinarian and laboratory resources for tick collection and identification

BELOW: Asian longhorned ticks are light brown in color and are very small, often smaller than a sesame seed. They are difficult to detect, given their small size and quick movement. In fact, the adult female is only about the size of a pea when it is full of blood.

PHOTO CREDITS: CDC and Michael Greenwood

ALERT!

Theileria orientalis Ikeda in Cattle

An Emerging Risk

Theileria orientalis

Ikeda, a tickborne parasite, has been isolated as a cause of disease and death in cattle from neighboring states (Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee). An Emerging Risk Notice has been issued for T. orienatalis Ikeda by USDA APHIS.

ARE KENTUCKY CATTLE AT RISK?

Yes, Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services has reported identification of T. orienatalis Ikeda in cattle from Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Kansas.

HOW IS IT SPREAD?

This disease is transmitted to cattle by the bite of the T. orienatalis Ikeda- infected Haemaphysalis longicornis tick, commonly referred to as the Asian longhorned tick (ALT) or through use of contaminated needles. Currently, ALT has been identified in seven Kentucky counties (Boone, Breathitt, Floyd, Madison, Martin, Metcalfe, and Perry).

WHAT ARE THE CLINICAL SIGNS IN CATTLE?

This tickborne protozoon infects red and white blood cells causing an infectious anemia. Clinical signs are similar to anaplasmosis and include pale mucous membranes, jaundice, difficult breathing, lethargy, occasional abortions, and deaths.

It is possible that T. oreintalis Ikeda may cross react with anaplasma serological tests. Diagnosis is made by a PCR test of cattle blood. Tick identification is helpful in the diagnosis and premise assessment.

IS T. orientalis Ikeda TREATABLE?

There is no known treatment or vaccine. Recovered cattle may serve as carriers of the disease. Disease control is achieved by controlling the tick vector, ALT. Humans are not known to become infected by this pathogen.

Mark Barnett Installed as LMA President for 20222024 Term

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (June 17, 2022) - Mark Barnett of Kentucky-Ten nessee Livestock Market, Inc. in Guthrie, Ky., was installed president of the Livestock Marketing Associa tion (LMA) at the 2022 LMA Annual Convention & WLAC, held June 8-11. Barnett will complete a two-year term leading the nation’s largest livestock marketing trade association that represents more than 800 local livestock auction markets and allied businesses.

Mark has lived in the Guthrie, Ky., area his entire life and owned the Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market for over 40 years. Through a strong relationship with the previous market owner, Mark invested in the business, spurring his involvement in the live stock marketing industry.

In addition to the livestock auction market, Mark and his wife, Betty, run a cow/calf and row crop operation. To gether, they have three sons; Tom, Will and Matt, who are also involved in the family business. Tom’s wife, Stephanie, is the secretary for Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market.

As LMA president, Mark hopes to con tinue supporting the strong reputation of LMA and promote auction markets as an integral source of price discovery in the livestock industry. He says one of the biggest obstacles the livestock marketing industry faces is keeping young people interested and involved in the cattle industry.

“Our next generation, bringing them into our businesses, is one of the biggest tasks we have in front of us,” Barnett said. “That’s a goal that I have. I want to encourage that next generation and tell our story, and agriculture has a good story to tell.”

In addition to his involvement with LMA, Mark is the Director of Legends Bank, a Commissioner of Woodlawn Utility District and a deacon at the Second Mile Baptist Church.

DULUTH, GA | AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, proudly celebrates the 175th anniversary of its Massey Ferguson® brand. As the first company to sell agricultural products on a global scale, Massey Ferguson has provided straightforward, dependable solutions for generations of farmers. The brand celebrates this milestone anniversary with a renewed dedication to farm er-focused innovation, embodied by the Massey Ferguson 8S Series tractor and the rest of the MF S Series lineup.

“For 175 years, the farmer has been at the heart of everything we do,” said Darren Parker, vice president of Massey Ferguson North America. “We are, and always have been, agricultural problem solvers dedicated to providing the right equipment, at the right price, for individual farming operations. Our equipment is born to farm — deliv ering new cutting-edge ag advance ments every decade and offering the sustainability and performance farmers need not just for today, but for the next hundred years.”

A Legacy of Farmer-Focused Innova tion

From industry first to industry staples — like Harry Ferguson’s historic 3-point implement hitch system — over the past 175 years, Massey Ferguson has embraced innovation to produce dependable, economic farming imple ments for a wide range of applications and environments. Ours is a story of in genuity, grit and a deep understanding of the farmers we serve. When Daniel Massey recognized the benefit of indus trially manufactured implements and established Massey Manufacturing Co. in Ontario, Canada, in 1847, he began a legacy of farmer-focused innovation that carries through to our current equipment lineup. Our product line began with some of the first mechan ical threshers, and we remained at the forefront of the ag industry with:

• The first mass-produced, self-pro

pelled combines and combine harvesters

• Some of the first four-wheel-drive tractors

• First electronic hitch control systems

• And much more

However, it was Harry Ferguson’s TE 20, released in 1946, that truly embod ies the spirit of Daniel Massey’s original company. This light, reasonably priced tractor could replace machines one and a half times its size, increasing produc tivity, versatility and ease of use. As part of the newly created Massey Ferguson brand, Harry Ferguson helped usher in a new generation of straightforward, dependable design. Today, our engi neers continue to push the boundaries of performance, productivity and com fort with revolutionary equipment re leases in HHP, CUE, material handling, hay and forage, planters and more.

Dependable Farmer Experience

Throughout our 175-year history, Massey Ferguson has made strategic acquisitions and investments to meet the needs of a dynamic industry. We have always focused on providing the right equipment at the right cost for the region and application by leveraging the best components of our portfolio to benefit our customers. These invest ments include:

• Partnership with “Sunshine” stripper harvester, which drastically im proved productivity.

• Acquisition of Wallis Tractor, featur ing the U-frame, which brought us closer to self-supporting frames.

• Partnership with Perkins Engines, builders of the most sustainable engines at the time.

• Acquisition of Landini, the Italian manufacturer of the first track-type tractor.

In 1994 Massey Ferguson joined the AGCO Corporation brand portfolio. This partnership allows us to combine resources across the family of AGCO brands to provide the most dependable, hardworking equipment for Massey Ferguson customers across the globe. Additionally, it provides access to

world-class services, including AGCO’s GenuineCare and AGCO Protection. Farmers can focus on the field, not equipment maintenance, confident their assets are protected by the finan cial strengths of a global brand.

Straightforward Equipment Solutions

Over the decades, Massey Ferguson has continued to grow by providing solu tions to those who wish to increase pro ductivity, dependability and agricultur al sustainability. Few brands can boast the wealth of knowledge and decades of experience that have resulted in pow erful, dependable components at the forefront of the ag industry. The MF 8S Series is the culmination of 175 years of our progress — and our farmers’.

As North American agriculture changes to meet more stringent health and safety guidelines, operator comfort has become a key focus. Our exclusive Protect-U™ design puts a 9.4-inch gap between the engine and the cab. This results in less noise — just 68 dBa — and less vibration. A streamlined hood design and all-in-one aftertreatment system paired with a 360-degree view, offer improved visibility in all operations. The MF 8S Series leverages our selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to provide 40% less emissions from previous stages and fuel savings at lower engine revs, all while delivering a straightforward compliance that doesn’t lead to downtime. Additionally, cutting-edge technology, like our Data tronic™ 5 terminal and smart farming systems, allows farmers to maximize productivity while minimizing their carbon footprint.

“We are proud to celebrate 175 years of serving the global agricultural community,” Parker said. “It’s a fantastic milestone. We appreciate the support and loyalty of generations of Massey Ferguson customers as well as those who are discovering the benefits of our straightforward, dependable approach to design with our newest models.

From rural lifestyle to production ag, our equipment is built for those who are born to farm.”

Massey Ferguson® Celebrates 175-Year Anniversary Iconic Brand Marks Milestone with Renewed Dedication to Farmer-Focused Innovation

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CONSUMER TARGETING: SUMMER GRILLING TRANSITIONING INTO BACK TO SCHOOL

There seems to be a lot of hot topics in the media these days but one that always comes up is the rising cost of groceries. During the summer grilling season, we wanted to continue to ease consumers minds and increase their confidence in choosing beef by highlighting its great value and versatility.

Through digital ads, native articles, social channels, commercials, and TV appearances we have promoted different grilling recipes as well as shared grilling tips and ways to stretch budgets farther such as utilizing the steak swaps chart. Another way we promote beef as being a great economical option is by portioning out larger cuts such as a flat iron not only for one meal but utilizing that same grilled flat iron over multiple meals. With the flat iron having an economical serving size as well as being the second most tender cut of beef behind the filet we like to suggest it as a great choice for a good eating experience especially if the consumer isn't the most confident cook.

Now that our summer grilling campaign is winding down, we are launching our back to school with beef campaign and featuring awesome recipes that are not only super nutritious for the kids but easy on the parents. In this campaign we will highlight some quick and easy recipes perfect for school lunches as well as highlighting ways to disguise leftovers and turn it into a completely new meal with our cook once eat twice recipes.

STATE FAIR

It doesn’t seem like it should quite be August yet but here at KBC are in full swing gearing up for another great State Fair. This year the Kentucky State Fair will be held August 18th-28th.

The Fair is the largest consumer event we participate in as there were nearly 450,000 attendees last year. We take great pride in sharing the Kentucky beef story and promoting beef as the top protein source at our main booth in Ag Land located in the South Wing. Ag Land showcases all of the commodities and is a great way to educate the public on agriculture within our state. The KBC booth will feature a new interactive cuts chart, Brutus the bull, educational walls highlighting all things beef, and we will be passing out beef cookbooks spotlighting some of our beef producers from across the commonwealth.

In addition to our main booth in Ag Land, KBC will also be featured on the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage. Below is a list of all the dates and times KBC will be sponsoring the cooking demonstrations:

August 18th 1:30-2:30

August 19th 3:00-4:00

August 20th 4:00-5:00

August 25th 4:00-5:00

August 26th 1:30- 2:30

August 27th 3:00-4:00

The state fair provides a great platform for the agriculture industry. We invite you to come out and see us at any point during the fair to talk beef and grab a cookbook! And of course don’t forget to grab a ribeye sandwich or burger from one of the many Kentucky Cattlemen's Association Cooking Booths!

Kylie Trail Director of Brand Management, Kentucky Beef Council

SIMPLE STEAK SWAPS

Beef’s great versatility means there are plenty of options for every taste and budget.

Tenderloin

Chuck Eye Steak

A tender and savory cut. A low-cost alternative.

Flat Iron Steak

Extremely tender, well-marbled and flavorful.

Petite Sirloin Steak

A great value steak. Grill after marinating.

Porterhouse Steak Big enough for two. Simply season this sublime combination of Strip and Tenderloin to grill.

Ribeye Steak

Rich, juicy and full-flavored with generous marbling throughout.

Strip Steak

Tender, lean and perfect for grilling.

T-Bone Steak

Smaller than the Porterhouse with the same tenderness and satisfying flavor.

Tenderloin Steak (Filet Mignon)

The most tender steak, lean yet succulent, with a fine buttery texture.

Top Sirloin Steak (Center Cut)

A flavorful cut that is versatile and juicy. Great served as a steak or cut into kabobs.

Top Sirloin Filet

Tender, thick, and perfectly portioned. Simply season with salt and pepper or your favorite rub before grilling.

Chuck

Steak

Flat Iron Steak

Petite Sirloin Steak

T-Bone Steak

Porterhouse Steak

Strip Steak

Steak (Filet Mignon) Swap For:Original Cut: T-Bone Steak Ribeye Steak Strip Steak Top Sirloin Filet Strip Steak Strip Steak Top Sirloin Filet

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

During the Beef Extension Education Forum in July of 2020, a need was identified by participants to develop educational videos that are targeted towards new beef producers. In July of 2022 the complete series has been released with the intended goal of the video series to provide basic financial and economic education. These videos were originally shared on the University of Kentucky Agriculture Economics Facebook page they can be found on the Ag Econ Youtube Channel. Please see the full playlist below, also by scanning the QR code on your phone it will take you directly to the videos on Youtube.

The full list of available videos:

• Know Your Why – Steve Isaacs

• Tax Consideration for Beef Producers – Jonathan Shepherd

• The Income Statement – Jonathan Shepherd

• Balance Sheet Basics – Jonathan Shepherd

• Basic Cattle Marketing Options – Kenny Burdine

• Accessing and Understanding Market Reports – Kenny Burdine

• Understanding Feeder Cattle Location and Lot Size Price Differentials – Kenny Burdine

• Setting Goals For Your Operation – Steve Isaacs

If you have ideas for future videos for this series please let us know!

Becky Thompson Director, Kentucky Beef Network

Eden Shale Update

Dan Miller Industry Coordinator, Kentucky Beef Network

For the 2022 spring calving season at Eden Shale we had 92% of our calf crop born in 45 days. That does not happen by accident. It takes planning, preparation, and a whole lot of effort in getting the cows bred (preferably on the first heat cycle). Below is a list of cattle work we have completed in managing our spring calving cow herd at the farm.

April 25th: Worked 40 head yearling steers (vaccinate, deworm, implant).

April 25th: Worked 30 head yearling replacement heifers (deworm, pelvic measure, tract score).

April 25th: Worked 5 bulls (vaccinate, deworm, breeding soundness exam).

May 3rd: Worked 30 head yearling replacement heifers (pre-breeding vaccinations, sorted, moved to paddocks to begin USDA grazing trial).

May 6th: Worked 60 head cows (prebreeding vaccinations, dewormed)

May 10th: Worked 40 head cows (prebreeding vaccinations, dewormed)

May 12th: Worked 36 head replacement heifers (Eden Shale culled 6 head and USDA added 12 head. CIDR in to begin AI synchronization).

May 17th: Worked 36 head replacement heifers (CIDR out to continue AI synchronization).

May 17th: Worked 90 head cows (CIDR in to begin AI synchronization).

May 19th: Worked 36 head replacement heifers: (Heat detect and bred 10 heifers that came in heat early).

May 20th: Worked 36 head replacement heifers: (bred the additional 26 heifers with timed AI)

May 24th: Worked 90 cows (CIDR out to continue AI synchronization).

May 27th: Worked 90 cows (Bred 90 cows using timed AI).

June 3rd: Worked 2 cows (sorted off and tagged to sell to Beef Solutions)

June 8th: Worked 1 cow (treated for a bad foot)

June 10th: Worked 36 replacement heifers (CIDR in to begin second round AI synchronization).

June 17th AM: Worked 36 replacement heifers (Preg check {26/36 for 72% bred first round} & CIDR out to continue second round AI synchronization).

June 17th PM: Worked 10 replacement heifers (Shot of Lutalyse to open heifers to continue second round AI synchronization).

June 20th: Worked 36 replacement heifers (Bred 10 open heifers using timed AI).

June 20th: Worked 8 head cows/calves (treated for pinkeye)

June 28th: Worked 100 cows (treated 32 head for pinkeye)

June 29th: Worked 40 yearling steers (dewormer, 2 fly tags each)

July 14th: Scheduled to work 100 head spring calves (first round of vaccinations, deworm, castrate and implant steers).

Ben

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Ron Shrout Winchester, KY (606) 205-6143

ronshrout@bellsouth.net

Charles

(270) 646-5939 dale.embry@yahoo.com

FACILITATORS

Jeff Stephens Ewing, KY (606) 782-7640 stephensbeef@gmail.com

Jacob

(859) 805-0724 jacob.settles4@yahoo.com

BLEVINS BLACK CATTLE

Gary, Nicole, & Ethan Blevins 59 Fieldstone Court Greenup, KY 4114 606.465.4040 blevinsblackcattle@gmail.com

BOYD BEEF CATTLE

6077 Helena Road

Mayslick, KY 41055

Charlie Boyd II: (606) 584-5194 • Blake Boyd: (606) 375-3718 www.boydbeef.com • cboyd2@maysvilleky.net

BRANCH VIEW ANGUS

927 Old Liberty Pike • Hustonville, KY 40437

(859) 238-0771 • www.branchviewangus.com

James S. & LuAnn Coffey, Donald & Donna Coffey

Annual Production Sale- 2nd Saturday in April

BURKS CATTLE CO.

531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160

Eddie Burks • (270) 991-6398 www.burkscattle.com

BURTON & SONS ANGUS

Joe D. or Karen Burton

480 Hominy Hill Rd. Nancy, KY 42544

Joe: (606) 305-3081

Located 15 miles West of Somerset

Bulls & females

Data driven since 1981.

COFFEY ANGUS FARMS

661 Hopewell Road

Liberty, KY 42539

Matt Coffey: (270) 799-6288

Dewey Coffey: (606) 706-2699

Genetics for Maximum Profitability since 1984

JASON & KATIE CROWE

ELI HASKELL

10825 Red Lick Road

Irvine, KY 40336

(859) 582-0761

DAVIS BEND FARMS

2315 Davis Bend Road Canmer, KY 42722

timmothyljeffries@gmail.com www.davisbendfarms.com

Tim: (270) 528-6605

(270)

HERITAGE FARM

Tom McGinnis

1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville, KY (502) 633-1634, home • (502) 633-5100, work (502) 655-0164, cell

HILL VIEW FARMS

Jimmy Gilles

5160 Lee Rudy Road Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 929-5370 jcgilles86@gmail.com

JOHNSON FARMS ANGUS

Angus Bulls & Females

Slaughters, KY

Keith: (270) 635-0723

Reese: (270) 635-1137

LYNN CREEK FARMS

Kris and Sara Lynn

2184 Bardstown Rd Springfield KY 40069 573-721-6663

MT. MORIAH ANGUS FARMS

Bob, Kathy, and Rob Clark (859) 748-5558

1446 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Bob: (859)339-2610 • Rob: (859)612-1594 mtmoriahfarms1@gmail.com www.mtmoriahangus.com

FOUR KINGS ANGUS

250 Bright Leaf Dr. • Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Cary & Kim King Carymking@yahoo.com • fourkingsangus.com

Cary Cell: (859) 613-3734 • Colby Myers - Purebred Manager

OLD BARK FARM

370 Ferrill Hill, Buffalo, KY 42716

Kenley Conner 270/358-8057

Registered Angus Cattle

President: Henry B. Smith

Vice President: Anne Patton Schubert

Secretary/Treasurer: Anne DeMott

Past President: Jason Crowe

RAGS ANGUS FARM

Richard and Glenda Stallons

1240 Dogwood Kelly Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Home: (270) 885-4352 Cell: (270) 839-2442 rstallons@bellsouth.net

SHAW FAMILY ANGUS

Jim & Cathy Shaw

935 Miller Road • Hodgenville, KY 42748 (270) 769-8260

www.shawfamilyangus.com

Quality Registered Angus Cattle since 1975

SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM

5202 East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642

Charles “Bud” & Pam Smith: (270) 866-3898

Henry & Melissa Smith: (270) 866-2311

ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUS

Eric & Sherry St. Clair

13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls of Rough, KY 40119

Home: (270) 257-2965 • Cell: (270) 617-1079 www.stclairangus.com

Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale April 2020

TAMME VALLEY FARM

Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator (859) 583-7134 jacob.tamme@gmail.com www.tammevalley.com & Find us on Facebook!

TRIPLE D ANGUS

Nathaniel & Darla Denham

Nathaniel(Bub), Sarah, Ashley Denham (606) 423-2457 • (606) 875-0780 tripledangus.com

TWIN CREEK FARM

Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson (270) 337-3072 or (270) 692-5304

Dennis & Emily 270/337-2128 or 270/402-4338

Watch for us in Branch View Production Sale in April

Tim

Military Pike

Lexington, KY 40513

Home: (859)223-0326

Tim: (859) 509-5401 • Amy (859)227-2552

01. Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull SAF Lambo 1009 won grand cham pion bred-and-owned bull at the 2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Blane Smith, Russell Springs, KY., owns the January 2021 son of Silveiras Style 9303. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

02. Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull BJF KCC Hondo 1405 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Taylor Jeffries, Canmer, Ky., owns the April 2021 son of KR Cadillac Ranch. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

03. Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female VA DS Saras Dream 0917 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Jacob Marksbury, Buffalo, Ky., owns the September 2020 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

04. Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female Voyager Saras Dream 851 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2022 Ken tucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Ellee Marksbury, Buffalo, Ky., owns the December 2021 daughter of Conley Express 7211. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

05. Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair BJF KCC Elba 9326 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Taylor Jeffries, Canmer, Ky., owns the March 2019 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. A May 2022 heifer calf sired by SCC Tradition of 24 completes the winning duo. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

06. Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair TAF Lucy 1903 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Sophie Toll, Lawrenceburg, Ky., owns the May 2019 daughter of S A V Raindance 6848. A March 2022 son sired by Taf Recharge 1613 is at side. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

07. Grand Champion Owned Female FCF Phyllis 114 won grand champion owned female at the 2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louis ville, Ky. Makayla Massey, London, Ky., owns the February 2021 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

08. Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female Johnson Nellie 163 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Clayton Bell, Irvington, Ky., owns the November 2021 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries.

Anne Stewart DeMott, Secretary/Treasurer

09. Grand Champion Steer McCauley LJ J8 won grand champion steer at the

2022 Kentucky Angus Preview Show, June 10 in Louisville, Ky. Adam McCauley, Cynthiana, Ky., owns the April 2021 son of Mc Cauley Avatar X4. Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., evaluated the 44 entries. ALL PHOTOS BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES

FIELD DAY ON JUNE 25TH AT TRICKLIN’ CREEK FARM, hosted by The Adam Chunglo Family

BAR IV LIVESTOCK

Barry,

AA LAND & CATTLE

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers Cynthiana, KY

Luke Arthur (859) 298-8323

(859) 393-3677

(859) 635-3832

(859) 991-1992

(859) 393-3730

luke.arthur93@gmail.com

Bulls • Show Prospects

Bulls sell with GE EPD’s

BAR IV LIVESTOCK

Barry, Beth & Ben Racke

Embryos

Show Prospects

Brad Racke

LARRY

Registered Gelbvieh Cattle

Clark Houk Road

Larry Clark,

Greensburg, KY 42743

CLIFFORD

BRIAN W. DYER, DVM Owner/Manager GELBVIEH/BALANCERS

2050 Glasgow Road Burkesville, KY 42717

Brian, Lauren, Kristen Barry, Emily & Julia (270) 864-5909

FULL CIRCLE FARMS

Registered Gelbvieh Cattle

989 Metcalf Mill Road • Ewing KY 41039

(H) 606-267-5609

(C) 606-782-1367

Black Replacement Heifers

MOCKINGBIRD HILL FARMS

Shane Wells 10172 Provo Rd.

H: 270-934-2198 C: 270-791-8196

FARM

(502) 817-2869

817-4421

Kentucky Hereford Association

KENTUCKY STATE FAIR HEREFORD SHOW

August 26, 2022 • 8:00am-Broadbent Arena

Toby & Debby Dulworth

2492 S. Kirkman Road

LaCenter, KY 42056

(270) 224-2993

dogwood@brtc.net

Herefords that thrive on forages. www.dogwoodherefords.com

6077 Helena Road

Mayslick, KY 41055

Charlie Boyd II 606-584-5194

Annual Bull Sale second Saturday in March

Hereford and Angus Bulls

Chambliss Hereford Farms

Brad, Carla, Clay & Clint Chambliss

1101 Driftwood Lane

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Home (270) 982-3905

Cell (270) 668-7126 fax 270-735-9922

www.chamblissherefordfarms.com

WELLS FARM

Polled Herefords

439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd, Corbin KY 40701

Bobby & Brenda Wells (606) 523-0569 or (606) 344-0417 wells_farm@yahoo.com

Kevin, Angela, Kenlea & Kyler Murray (606) 528-1691 or (606) 682-8413

KHA OFFICERS

President: Chris Schalk

Secretary/ Treasurer: Earlene Thomas 859-623-5734 thomasep@roadrunner.com

NJB Limited

Dale Stith

5239 Old Sardis Pike Mays Lick, KY 41055 dalestith@yahoo.com (918) 760-1550

Home of Select Sires’ Boyd Fort Knox 17yxz54040

HEREFORDS

Codee Guffey • 1815 Grassy Springs Road Versailles, Kentucky 40383 (502) 598-6355

rockridgeherefords@gmail.com www.rockridgeherefords.com

MPH Farms

Registered Polled Herefords PAUL L. HANCOCK 8559 KY 56 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-771-4194

Jackson Farms

Registered Polled Herefords 8103 Bill Moss Road White House, TN 37188

Home/Fax: 615-672-4483

Cell: 615-478-4483

billymjackson@aol.com

“Farming the Same Land Since 1834”

WOLF FARM

K3 CATTLE

REGISTERED HEREFORDS

KYLE BUSH

K3CATTLE@YAHOO.COM 859-588-4531 198 HICKS PIKE CYNTHIANA, KY 41031

Polled Hereford and Gelbvieh Cattle 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cythiana, KY 41031 (859) 234-6956

Ben, Jane, Shelby and Lincoln

TK4 Herefords

Tony & Kathy Staples

992 Knotts Road Brandenburg, KY 40108 (270) 422-4220

tstaples@bbtel.com

THOMAS FARM

Eric & Ronnie Thomas

2396 Union City Rd. Richmond, KY 40475

(859) 623-5734

Eric’s Cell (859) 314-8256

“Cattle for sale at all times”

Windy Hills Farm

Jackie D. Perkins II 367 Mt. Pisgah Rd. Bremen, KY 42325 (270) 543-3586

Breeding to produce good cows since 1981

PILE STOCK FARM

Registered Polled Herefords

HANSELL PILE, JR. 12045 St. John Rd. Cecilia, KY 42724 270-735-5192 270-862-4462

12 miles West of Elizabethtown

WCN Polled Herefords

Since 1961

Bill Norris

2220 Celina Road

Burkesville, KY 42717

Phone (270) 433-7256

Cell (270) 433-1525

“Every calf needs a white face”

Registered Polled Herefords Bulls & Females for sale

Tim & Peggy Wolf

12939 Peach Grove Road Alexandria, KY 41001

Home: 859-635-0899

Cell: 859-991-3484

BECKLEY HEREFORDS

L. Wayne Beckley • 1420 Fitchburg Rd.

Ravenna, KY 40472 • 606-723-3021

Cell: 859-779-0962

L.W. Beckley D.V.M

284 Pyrse Lane • Irvine, KY 40336

Cell: 859-779-1419 • Clinic: 606-726-0000 www.beckleyherefords.com

“Breeding Polled Herefordsfor over 58 Years” Breeding cattle forsale at all times. 1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 (859) 271-9086 cell (859)533-3790

WATSON LAND & CATTLE

- 606-748-1600

Tucker Stock Farms

“Registered Angus and Polled Herefords”

John

Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 (270) 257-8548

John Tucker II

1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301

(270) 257-8167

“Bulls always for Sale”

Stanford, KY (606) 365-2520 home/fax (606) 669-1455

Edgewood

- 859-625-8660

LIMOUSIN

Breeders of the Bluegrass

Tom & Chris Daniel

Buck’s Limousin Farm

“secrets out”

John Buck: (606) 474-7451

Court

270-799-8685

Green, KY

Joey

80 Sublimity School Rd.

London, KY 40744 606-682-2126

606-682-2125

42567

606-872-8072

Jon: 606-305-8859

Limousin

(606) 922-8174

5171 Camargo-Levee Rd.

859-585-1785

2494 South St. Hwy. 7, Grayson, KY. 41143 johnbuck474@windstream.net

859-585-8388

Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 859-498-0030

GETTINGS LA ND & CATTLE

Daniel Gettings

487-9454

202-7755

“Black

B.F. Evans Cattle Company

Byron Evans

P.O. Box 1509 599 Ray Allen Lane Versailles, KY 40383

Byron 859-509-8046 bfevanscattlecompany@gmail.com byron.evans59@yahoo.com

olan

Ricci & Brenda Roland

423 Lebus Lane Cynthiana, KY 41031 859-234-3986

859-234-7344

OAKS FARM

Terry W. McPhetridge • 606-843-6903

Cell: 606-524-9241 1645 Winding Blade Rd. East Bernstadt, KY 40729

Bob Minerich, 859-582-6888

2003 Barnes Mill Rd. Ÿ Richmond, KY 40475 minegwen@aol.com

Greg Blaydes 859-338-9402

James Hicks 859-227-0490

1225 E. Leestown Rd. Midway, KY 40347

Decker Family Limousin & LimFlex Kenny & Tiffany Decker Leitchfield, KY

(270) 589-7999

Brad Kidd (606) 495-6396 (606) 738-9493

Paul Kidd (606) 743-7349 8254 Hwy 711 West Liberty KY 41472

The Simmental cow can handle any environment.

She’s built to last in heat, fescue or high altitudes. And thanks to the breed’s built-in adaptability, you can match Simmental genetics to your environment – SimAngus,™ SimAngus HT, Simbrah or proven Simmental genetics.

Meet America’s all-purpose cow – gentle and consistent, with calves that give the heterosis boost commercial cattlemen need to stay profitable.

STAND STRONG SIMMENTAL

406-587-4531 • simmental.org

Regional Marketplace, Lexington, KY

8308 Orangeburg

Maysville, KY 41056

Chan: 606-584-7581

Keith: 606-584-5626

rockingplivestock@maysvilleky.net

BRIAN

3906 Pottertown Road Murray, KY 42071 • 270-293-4440 wksbswain@murray-ky.net

SIMMENTAL

502-287-2116

1939 Huntertown Road Versailles, KY 40383

BULLS FOR SALE

Chris Allen 859-351-4486 callenuky@hotmail.com

Dr. Henry Allen 859-229-0755

859.533.3718 or 859.707.7200

DATE EVENT

AUG 5 KCA Hall of Fame Applications Due

LOCATION AD

AUG 18-28 Kentucky State Fair Louisville, KY

SEPT 3 Boyd Beef Cattle The “Breeders Cup” Sale Mayslick, KY 21

SEPT 5 Walker Herefords Foundations for the Future ‘22 Morrison, TN 12

SEPT 8 CPC Fall Field Day

Fountain Run, KY 3

SEPT 10 CKAA Ladies Day Sale Danville, KY 35

SEPT 10 Crazy K Ranch Fall Female Opportunity Sale Michie, TN 25

SEPT 10 Kentucky Simmental Association Fall Sale Lexington, KY 17

SEPT 24 Shady Bottom Ranch’s 3rd Annual Produc tion Sale Crossville, TN 9

SEPT 24 Boyd Beef Cattle Female Sale Mays Lick, KY

SEPT 24-25 KJCA Fall Classic Lexington, KY

OCT 8 Pleasant Hill Farm Rockfield, KY

OCT 8 Isaacs Angus Legends of Fall Sale Horse Cave, KY 4

OCT 8 Ponderosa Farms & Guest Angus & Red Angus Bull & Female Sale Taylorsville, MS

OCT 15 Great Meadows Angus Association Fall Sale Campbellsburg, KY

OCT 21 Myers & Tamme Valley Production Sale Harrodsburg, KY

OCT 22 Best of the Bluegrass Sale Winchester, KY

OCT 22 Lynn Creek Farm Best of the Bluegrass Winchester, KY

OCT 23 Heritage Farm Production Sale Shelbyville, KY

SALERS

BREED

DATE EVENT

LOCATION AD

OCT 24 Oak Hollow Angus Fall Bull Sale Smiths Grove, KY 5

OCT 24 Stone Gate Farms

Flemingsburg, KY 13

OCT 28 Gateway Bred Heifer Sale Mt. Sterling, KY

OCT 28 Yon Family Farms Female Sale Ridge Spring, SC

OCT 29 Red Hill Farms Bulls & Females of Fall VIII Lafayette, TN

OCT 29 Herd Builder Bred Heifer Sale Maysville, KY

OCT 29 Yon Family Farms Fall Bull Sale Ridge Spring, SC

OCT 30 Four Sons Cynthiana, KY

OCT 30 Cattlemen’s Preferred Sale All Breeds Bull & Commercial Female Sale Harrison, AR

NOV 1-17 North American International Livestock Exposition Louisville, KY

NOV 5 Brands Of Recognition Bull & Replacement Female Sale Savannah, TN

NOV 28 Boyd Myers Genetic Influence Sale Lexington, KY

DEC 1 KY Hereford Influence Sale Stanford, KY

DEC 3 KY Hereford Association Sale Lexington, KY

DEC 5 Profit Thru Performance Sale Lexington, KY

JAN 5-6 KCA Convention Lexington, KY

FEB 1-3 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show New Orleans, LA 8

DIAMOND J SALERS

Donald Johnson • 11660 N. Hwy 1247 • Eubank, KY 42564 606-379-1558

WILLIS FARMS

Danny Willis • 964 Johnson Rd • Frankfort, KY 40601 • 502-803-5011 drwc21@aol.com

DEL-SU FARM

Howard & Sue Edwards • 420 Rose Rd • Somerset, KY 42501 606-679-1675 • Jeriah Privett • 606-416-1154

KNOB LICK FARM - BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE

Larry Cox • Tina Cox-Lynch • Amanda Cox Gibson • 1315 Knob Lick Road • Irvine, KY 40336 • 606-723-3077 • 606-975-1716

RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE

PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Call 270-202-7186 for more info or check out www.oakhollowangus. com for current availability.

POLLED HERFORD BULLS FOR SALE

19-20 month old Polled Hereford bulls. Good selection. Low birthweight, medium frame. Free Delivery Available. JMS Polled Herefords, Knifley, KY Danny 270-566-2694 Trent 270-566-2000

FOUNDATION SALE VIII

September 17, 2022 Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics For info call: A C H Holdings, LLC Stephen Haynes 270-799-8685

RED ANGUS FOR SALE

Bulls: Yearlings and 2-year-olds. Open Heifers. Show Heifer Prospects. Contact: Johnnie Cundiff 606-305-6443 or 606-871-7438

REGISTERED BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS

Many blaze faced. Excellent EPD’s. Semen Tested. Delivery Available. Maximize your profit with proven performance. All bulls qualify for new CAIP cost-share. Adam Wheatley 502-349-2665

BREEDING AGE HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES

Over 60 years of Line 1 Hereford Genetics. Groups of open and bred heifers available for sale at all times. Chambliss Hereford Farms. 270-668-7126

1402/03 Horning Rotary Headers

Lancaster hammermills- ready to go 4218-22 Esch hay tedders- in stock John Deere 6400-12 speed loader- 4wd WLS 50- $17,000 wet lime spreader Stoltzfus -LIME -LITTER- FERTILIZER

Spreader John Deere 4020 -3 to choose from Manure spreaders- 8 in-stock John Deere 7200- cab -16 speed 5612 Esch High speed Grain Drill John Deere 3975 - base unit- $30,000 Artex SB 600 Spreader -in stock

John Deere 468 - net $16,500 John Deere 566- twine $12,000

Meyer 510 TMR mixers - In STOCK Cloverdale 420-500 T -TMR mixers - in Stock Stoltzfus 10 ton Litter spreader $$$$

New Holland 790 choppers-$8500 Gehl 8335 feeder wagon $7500 Artex SB 200- vertical beater- for rental Farmco feeder wagons-5 in stock-call John Deere 6300- 4 wd- cab-12 speed-$35,000 WWW.REDBARNANDASSOCIATES.COM

Charlie B. Edgington 859-608-9745

SWEET T FARM HEREFORD HEIFERS

Open Registered Hereford Heifers calved September 2021 available. See videos on our website sweettfarm.com. Pete Szak (859) 684-1509

Be Prepared for More Open Cows

Dr. Les Anderson Extension Professor, University of Kentucky

Shew, it’s been a rough summer. On top of high fuel costs, current inflation, and high input costs, beef producers have had to deal with drought and extreme heat. Heat stress is normal for cattle in Kentucky because most of our cattle graze endophyte-infected fescue but the early onset this summer may cause some serious issues with pregnancy rates and calving rates.

Heat stress has profound impacts on many biological processes that can lead to poor reproductive rates. Prior to estrus, heat stress reduces follicle growth, hormone production, and oocyte (the egg) competency. Combined, this reduces fertilization rates. Once fertilized, heat stress also reduces the growth of the newly formed embryo. This reduction in the growth of an embryo is likely the result of increased cell death and/ or a smaller corpus luteum (CL) that producers less progesterone. This reduced growth rate and increased embryonic cell death leads to more embryos lost during the first week of gestation. Unfortunately, heat stress continues to impact embryonic growth through the first 21 days which also increases the loss of these early pregnancies.

Issues with heat stress continue throughout gestation. Exposure of early pregnancies (day 24-45) to heat stress reduces fetal growth and can result in the loss of up to 20% of these pregnancies. Heat stress reduces placental efficiency meaning the placenta has a reduced ability to deliver nutrients to the developing fetus. Toward the end of pregnancy, extreme heat stress can impact placental hormone production which can lead not only to premature calving but also to drastically

reduced development of the mammary glands impacting lactation. So, heat stress impacts beef females from the beginning to the end of pregnancy. Ugh.

What does this mean for beef producers right now? First and foremost, have pregnancy diagnosed in your herd. Contact your herd veterinarian to set up a palpation or ultrasound. Pregnancy can also be diagnosed by taking a blood sample and either mailing the samples to a diagnostic lab or by using the new chute-side blood test kit from IDEXX (test is called Alertys and they are available from most veterinary supply companies). The blood tests are accurate but consultation with your herd veterinarian is always recommended.

Pregnancy rate can dip to as low as 50-60% when prolonged heat stress occurs during the breeding season. What options does a producer have if a breeding disaster occurs? If you have a split calving season or calve year-round, the decision to keep or cull open females is a little easier. Simply roll cows younger than 5 years old over to the next breeding season. The decision is harder if you only have cows calving in the spring. Currently, cull cow prices are high and many market analysts suggest that cull cows prices may remain high this fall. If the cost of replacement breeding stock remains reasonable, then the optimum decision would be to cull and replace for this year.

Most years, the decision to cull open cows isn’t easy. Some would argue to cull all females that cannot conceive in her environment because her genetics did not match her environment or level of management. But genetics for reproduction

are lowly heritable, so genetics are a very small contributor to reproductive failure. Also, if you only have a drought and excessive heat stress once every 5-10 years, should you penalize a cow whose genetics match the environment most of the time?

To make the decision even more challenging, often cows that are culled are replaced with bred two-year olds, who are inherently reproductively inefficient, will require additional feed inputs, and may take two years to reach optimum productivity.

In the long run, what really costs more? Interesting problem to think about and certainly not one answer for all producers.

The markets, and where we are in the cattle marketing cycle, should impact the decision.

Currently, cow numbers are extremely low in the US which normally results in higher calf prices. I got some incredible advice from an experienced beef producer a few years ago. Pap had run over 1,000 cows for decades and his strategy was when prices are high, own as many cows as you can and sell as many calves as you can. Extend the calving season if you need to because every calf sold was profitable. Pap didn’t care to keep open females at all. However, when prices were low, Pap controlled the calving season tightly and culled cows that didn’t conceive. Pap’s philosophy was when times were lean be efficient and when times were good, be productive. Good advice. It appears we are in an excellent position in the cow cycle with low number and impending higher feeder calf prices. Might be time to keep as many as you can afford to prepare you to take advantage of the higher cattle prices on the horizon.

TIMELY TIPS FOR AUGUST

Spring-Calving Cow Herd

• Fescue pastures don’t generally produce much this month. If you are lucky and had some rain with this heat, you may have some forage going into the usually dry months. Keep rotating pastures to permit calves to continue gaining weight. Always keep minerals available.

• Bulls should have been removed from the cow herd by now! At the very latest, pull them by September 1. They should be pastured away from the cow herd with a good fence and allowed to regain lost weight and condition. It is a good time to evaluate physical condition, especially feet and legs. Bulls can be given medical attention and still have plenty of time to recover, e.g., corns, abscesses, split hooves, etc.

• Repair and improve corrals for fall working and weaning. Consider having an area to wean calves and retain ownership for postweaning feeding rath er than selling “green”, lightweight calves. Plan to participate in CPH-45 feeder calf sales in your area.

Fall-Calving Cow Herd

• Dry cows should be moved to better pastures as calving time approaches. Cows should start calving next month. Yearling heifers may begin “headstart” calving later this month. Plan to move cows to stockpiled fescue for the breeding season, so it will soon be time to apply nitrogen fertilizer.

• Prepare for the fall-calving season (usually Sep tember). Get ready, be sure you have the following: record book ear tags for identification calf puller castration equipment

General

• Provide shade and water! Cattle will need shade during the hot part of the day. Check water supply frequently – as much as 20 gallons may be re quired by high producing cows in very hot weather.

• Select pastures for stockpiling. Remove cattle and apply nitrogen when moisture conditions are favor able. Stockpiled fescue can be especially beneficial for fall-calving cows after calving. Reproductive

rates are highest in fall-calving cows grazing stockpiled fescue.

• Avoid working cattle when temperatures are extremely high – especially those grazing high-en dophyte fescue. If cattle must be handled, do so in the early morning.

• Do not give up on fly control in late summer, especially if fly numbers are greater than about 50 flies per animal. You can use a different “type” of spray or pour-on to kill any resistant flies at the end of fly season.

• Keep a good mineral mix available at all times. The UK Beef IRM Basic Cow-Calf mineral is a good choice.

• Cattle may also be more prone to eat poisonous plants during periods of extreme temperature stress. They will stay in “wooded” areas and browse on plants that they would not normally consume. Consider putting a roll of hay in these areas and/or spraying plants like purple (perilla) mint that can be toxic.

• Take soil samples to determine pasture fertility needs. Fertilize as needed, this fall.

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