Pig Tales Issue 4 2010

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IG TALES Issue 4 2010

The Official Publication of the Kansas Pork Industry

Pork Chop Open Winners!

A True “Gentleman” Pig Tales 1

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CONTENTS PIG TALES

4 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN A True Gentleman 5 KPA WORKS WITH DWR Biosecurity Education 6 5 REASONS FOR PQA PLUS Walk to the Talk with We Care 7 KPA BOARD MEETINGS July 28th Meeting

The Official Publication of the Kansas Pork Industry President-CEO Tim Stroda Director Of Industry Relations Jodi Termine

8 PORK CHOP OPEN KPA Fundraising 10 KSU PORK PROMOTION KSU vs UCLA and the We Care Trailer 11 ADVERTISERS 12 PORK ON A MISSION NPB and KPA Work to Connect 14 PQA PLUS REBATE FORM 15 RECIPE Candace’s Carnitas Tacos

2010 KPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman: Kent Condray – Clifton Jim Crane-- Liberal Thomas Frederick – Hugoton Jennifer Gerety-- Seneca Alan Haverkamp – Bern Jerry Morris-- Sedgwick Pete Sherlock – Washington Michael Springer – Sycamore Ron Suther – Blaine Jim Nelssen – Kansas State University 2010 KPPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman: Michael Springer- Sycamore Kent Condray – Clifton Alan Haverkamp – Bern Pete Sherlock- Washington

ON THE COVER

Back to school means cool temps and hot meals!

Try Candace’s Canitas Tacos for a great slow cooker meal on page 15. If slow cooking isn’t your thing, check out theotherwhitemeat.com for more great pork recipes.

Pig Tales is the official publication of the Kansas Pork Association and the Kansas Pork Producers Council. The publisher cannot guarantee the correctness of all information or absence of errors and omissions, nor be liable for content of advertisements. We reserve the right to edit or refuse all materials.

The KPA does not guarantee or endorse the performance of any products or services advertised within the publication.

All Pig Tales inquires should be directed to the editors at: Kansas Pork Association, 2601 Farm Bureau Road, Manhattan, KS 66502, Phone 785776-0442, Fax 785-776-9897, E-mail: kpa@ kspork.org, Web site: www.kspork.org

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WE CARE Presidents Column by Tim Stroda Kansas livestock industry loses a true “gentleman” The members, Executive Board and staff of the Kansas Pork Association extend our condolences to the Germann family. Early in my career, it was my privilege to work with Fred on a few of his projects. When he would stop by the office seeking information on issues, I usually could provide him with what he needed.

However, I’m sure that I benefitted more from those visits than he did.

Fred had a rare ability to face new challenges utilizing past experiences (he had some very interesting stories) and an open attitude toward the future. Every time that we talked, he left me with the gift that while my work was important; our friendship was more important.

He will be missed.

Fred C. Germann, 89, of Junction City passed away at Geary Community Hospital on September 17, 2010.

He was born March 3, 1921, at home in the Blue River Valley north of Manhattan, the son of G. F. and Blanche Clark Germann. He attended a one room country school, Blue Valley then graduated from Stockdale High School in 1939, where he was active in sports. Fred enrolled at Kansas State Agricultural College and graduated with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He was a member of the livestock judging team and Farm House fraternity.

Fred’s biggest challenge was participating with his neighbors in opposing the construction of Tuttle Creek Dam, but lost the “Battle 4 Pig Tales •

of the Blue”, as it was called. The Corps of Engineers bought the fertile Germann farm land but not the adjacent pastures. Some of those Flint Hills were developed into building sites extending along the shore of Tuttle Creek Lake from Lakewood to Stony Brook. In 1957 he moved with his parents to Humboldt Creek in Geary County.

In 1959 he married Helen Van Buskirk at the Methodist Church, Howard, Kansas. They have two daughters, Debra Taylor, Manhattan, and Lisa Williams, Junction City, and three grandchildren: Tyler Williams, Deja and Jonathan Taylor and a son-in-law Johnny Taylor.

Mr. Germann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Junction City, where he served as an elder and deacon and taught Sunday school. He was involved in many community activities, serving on boards and committees and was one of the original board members of the First State Bank in Junction City and served for many years.

After the move to Geary County, Fred expanded his operation to raising SPF hogs focusing mainly on breeding stock. He also partnered with several local businessmen to form F & R Swine, Inc., where he served as president until 1987. He retired from the hog business in 1996. He then focused on farming and expanding his cattle business which continues today.

He is the only person to serve as President of both the Kansas Livestock Association and the Kansas Pork Producers Council. He and

Fred C. Germann

his wife, Helen were recognized as Kansas Master Farmer/Master Homemaker in 1974. Fred and Helen traveled extensively for pleasure and for business throughout the United States and overseas.

Fred Germann was a modest man who said that his greatest pleasure was helping young people start a career in agriculture and watching them succeed on their own. On September 11, 2010, he was inducted into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Dodge City, in the Rancher/ Stockman category. Because of his health, he was not able to attend the ceremony.

Fred is survived by his wife Helen; his daughters and their families; his two sisters, Glenna Wilson and Rosalie Thompson, Manhattan; niece, Teresa Thompson Dunn, St. Louis, and nephews John Wilson, wife Peg, Topeka; Stan Wilson and Ron Wilson, wife Chris, Manhattan; and Tad Thompson, North Wales, PA.

WE CARE KPA works on biosecurity education with Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources After recent reports of Division of Water Resources personnel visiting multiple farms in one day, KPA staff has provided education to the Division on industry-accepted biosecurity protocols. As part of the process, the Division has agreed to follow protocols for individual

farms if the information is provided to the agency.

To ease this process, the KPA has developed a standard form for your use. The form is available on-line at http://www.

kspork.org/Producers/resources.shtm or call the office and we will mail it to you.

Please send the completed form or a copy of your current biosecurity protocol to Kansas Department of Agriculture, Water Appropriation Program, 109 SW 9th Street, 2nd Floor Topeka, KS 66612.

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WE CARE KPA and KPPC Hold Exective Board Meetings Producer leaders who sit on the Executive Boards of the Kansas Pork Producers Council and Kansas Pork Association met on Wednesday, July 28 to provide input on the organizational budgets for the remainder of 2010 and 2011.

Topics addressed included : minutes and finanicals review for KPPC and KPA, KPPC programs updates for 2010, a review of the National Pork Board’s 2009 Producer Survey, a review of the new target audience for pork, planning for 2011 KPPC programs, National Pork Board Delegate Body Election, an update on GIPSA, an update on the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board and specific KPA building maintenance concerns.

Guest speakers included Bill Brown, D.V.M. Kansas Livestock Commissioner at the Kansas Animal Health Department and Steve Meyer, Ph.D of Paragon Economics.

Commissioner Brown gave an update on the KAHD’s activities and how the KAHD is addressing specific animal disease traceability programs. Following this, Commissioner Brown talked a bit about his history and involvement in the pork industry within Kansas and throughout the United States.

Steve Meyer, Ph.D of Paragon Economics reviewed the current market situations for feed, pigs and pork. His presentation “ Profit Prospects for Pork Producers- 2010 and Beyond” was welcome news for many in the room and included why Meyer could see profits for the foreseeable future in the pork industry.

Meyer also covered the proposed GIPSA rule and potential impacts of the rule.

The election of the 2011 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegates was held. Representing Kansas will be Kent Condray, Clifton; Alan Haverkamp, Bern; Pete Sherlock, Washington; Roy Henry, Longford; and Michael Springer, Sycamore.

Board members present included KPA Chairman Kent Condray; Jennifer Gerety, Seneca; Jerry Morris, Sedgwick; Jim Crane, Liberal; Jim Nelssen, Manhattan (Non-Voting); Michael Springer, Sycamore; Pete Sherlock, Washington; Alan Haverkamp, Bern and Tom Frederick, Hugoton.

Bill Brown, D.V.M. Kansas Livestock Commissioner Kansas Animal Health Department

KPA Welcomes Bill Brown, D.V.M. to KAHD

On May 1, 2010, George Teagarden, the Kansas Livestock Commissioner for 16 years, passed the leadership of Kansas Animal Health Department to Bill Brown, D.V.M. Dr. Brown brings very impressive credentials and a wealth of experience to his position as the new Kansas Livestock Commissioner.

Commissioner Brown is a native Kansan. He presently resides in Wamego, Ks. with his wife Marilyn. They have 3 grown daughters. Brown received his DVM degree from KSU in 1971. His involvement in the swine industry began years ago when he owned two veterinary practices in Hugoton & Ulysses, Ks. While there, Dekalb Swine Breeders, Inc. offered him the opportunity to work as the Foundation Farms Staff Veterinarian from 1992 to 1995. From 1995 to 2000, he was Director of Veterinary Services for Dekalb Swine Breeders, Inc. He then served as Health Services Veterinarian for Monsanto Choice Genetics and for Newsham Choice Genetics from 2000 to 2009. In 2004, he was named by KVMA Kansas Veterinarian of the Year.

He has been and is still active in Church, Community, and Professional Associations, and serves on many Boards; most recently the Governor’s Task Force to bring the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve Corps for many years, and was deployed three times. He retired in 2007 with the rank of Colonel. In his “spare time”, he is a distance runner!

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WE CARE The Pork Chop Open Sizzles with Excitement!

The Annual Pork Chop Open Golf Tournament was held Friday, September 4, at Cedar Hills Golf Course in Washington. With perfect weather and great food, all golfers involved had a great time!

The tournament included golf enthusiasts from north central and northeast Kansas, as well as southern Nebraska. Delicious pork snacks were prepared by Frontier Farm Credit and the pork loin lunch was provided by Farmland Foods. The players also enjoyed the chance to win $10,000 if they hit a hole-in-one on Hole 7. A few shots got close and a few landed in the pond.

Again, we would like to thank you and our sponsors for making this event possible. Sponsors of the event included Bottenburg & Associates, Farmland Foods, Frontier Farm Credit, Kansas GOLD, Oregon Trail Equipment, Pit Remedy, ZFI Swine Semen Services, National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council. Hole sponsors included First National Bank of Washington, Fourth and Pomeroy Associates, Inc., Hoovers, Inc, Hydro Engineering, Inc, Kastl-Powell Agency Inc., Midwest Livestock Systems, Inc, Southeast Nebraska Coop, Suther Feeds, Inc, and Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Results from the Tournament were as follows: Flight 1 1st 2nd 3rd

Team Leader Garry Keeler Gene Henderson Ben Tribble

Score 57 58 60

Flight 2 1st 2nd 3rd

Team Leader Layton McKinney Steve Hays Ken Maginely

64 65 65

Flight 3 1st 2nd 3rd

Team Leader Barney Rapp Quivera Pork Ron Stuek

68 68 68

Thank you sponsors and players! We look forward to seeing you next year!

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The 2010 Pork Chop Open winners from left to right: Christy Springer, Garry Keeler, Jason Piper and Andy Baker.

WE CARE Thank You Event Sponosors!

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WE CARE KPA grills at the KSU-UCLA Football game The Pork Checkoff’s “We Care” trailer was located outside the stadium at the KSU-UCLA game, Saturday, September 4. The impressive truck and trailer pulled into Manhattan for the event around 8 a.m. that morning and offered a convenient kitchen facility for the Kansas pork producers and the many Kansas State University volunteers to grill pork loin sandwiches for the crowd.

The volunteers cut and prepared samples from nearly 400 pounds of loin to tailgaters prior to the game.

Thank you to the pork producers, National Pork Board staff and students that helped the event be a success. Also, a special thank you goes to Seaboard Foods for providing Prairie Fresh loins for the event.

To see more pictures from the day visit the Kansas Pork Association’s Facebook page.

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From left to right Linda and Roy Henry, Travis Banahan, Dr. Luke Schmid, Wade Stroda, Julie Barnes, Kelly Sotak, Mark Peper, Jacob Stroda and Megan Potter.

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Reward In response to a member request, the Kansas Pork Association Executive Board has initiated a reward program. The Board hopes this program can serve as a deterrent to crimes being committed on member’s operations.

A maximum of a $2,500 reward will be offered to individuals who provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of persons stealing, killing or seriously injuring swine. The Association also offers a reward to individuals who provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of persons vandalizing pork production facilities.

The reward also may apply to informants who assist in the arrest and conviction of persons stealing livestock equipment or pharmaceuticals. If you would like to know more about the program, please give the KPA office a call at 785-776-0442.

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Several new short, informative pork cooking videos are available to make it easier for consumers to cook with pork. Videos just show how easy and fun pork preparation can be.

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KC Pork, Inc. and Condray Farms, Inc. Summer Party The smell of pulled pork sandwiches, delicious baked beans, potato salad and delightful desserts filled the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Concordia on the evening of Friday, August 13th.

The dinner was hosted by the Condray family to show appreciation for the family and friends of KC Pork, Inc. and Condray Farms, Inc. The event fed about 100 people.

“The yearly gathering began as a way to say “thank you” to family and friends that helped us during Marians’ broken arm a few years ago. After that, we just kept doing the gathering for fun. It is a great way to get our community together and enjoy pork!” stated Kent Condray, KPA Chairmain and owner of KC Pork, Inc. and Condray Farms, Inc. The pork dishes were served from 6:00 to 7:30 and free pork recipes and pork information sheets were used as centerpieces for the dinner tables.

The KPA wants to know if you are you reaching out to the community! Let us hear about it by contacting the office or send a quick event summary and pictures to jodit@kspork.org.

Lastly, the KPA has Community Outreach funds for you. If you are hosting or participating in an event, contact the office for the Community Outreach form. KPA will match up to $500 dollars per event for your community!

Check out the videos on TheOtherWhiteMeat.com and also at www. youtube. com/nationalporkboard.

The Condray Famly.

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REACHING CONSUMERS KPA Offers $2,000 in Pork in the Schools Money to FACS Teachers Each year hundreds of Career and Technical Teachers gather in Overland Park for the Annual K-ACTE Conference. The conference is one way for K-ACTE teachers to continue their education, facilitate the goals of K-ACTE members and come together and act as a voice for career and technical education in Kansas. K-ACTE is made of six affiliate groups, each with a specific focus: Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators, Kansas Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences, Kansas Business Occupations Association, Kansas Council of Career & Technical Education Administrator, Kansas Industrial Educators Association, and Kansas New & Related Services.

This year the KPA joined the conference during a special luncheon for the Kansas Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences (KSFACS).

KSFACS teachers work to prepare students for family life, work life and careers.

While at the luncheon KPA presented 40 (qty) $50 gift certificates for KSFACS teachers. The 40 gift cards will act as a means for KSFACS teachers to provide pork and pork recipes in the classroom.

KPA also had the opportunity to visit with the 125 teachers during the luncheon and provide them a step-by-step tutorial on accessing the new cooking and preparation videos from theotherwhitemeat.com.

Past President Renee Mueting speaks to the 125 KSFACS teachers in attendance.

Osborne Industries Awarded 2010 KS Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson presented Osborne Industries with the 2010 Kansas Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award at the Annual Kansas Calvary Encampment June 29, 2010. This award is on of the state’s top business honors and brings recognition to a Kansas Company that is committed to expanding sales in international markets, showcasing the awarded company as a role model to other Kansas companies seeking similar success.

The winner of the award was selected among five finalists by the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council. Selection criteria include: increase in jobs due to international activities, innovations in global marketing, number of countries exported to, effective use of international distributors, long-range international strategies and prospects for future growth and commitment to the state and local community.

Osborne Industries, Inc. is a leading diversified developer and manufacture of advanced livestock management equipment and customengineered systems. The company began exporting livestock equipment in 1979, exporting to a total of 39 countries today. Exports account for 24 percent of total sales and have grown 73 percent in the past three years, including a 37 percent increase from FY 2009. Located in Osborne, Osborne Industries is a 100 percent employee-owned company, employing over 90 people.

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REACHING CONSUMERS PQA PLUS SITE STATUS REBATE PROGRAM The Kansas Pork Association and the National Pork Board are encouraging all producers to become PQA Plus certified and achieve PQA Plus Site Status. The purpose of this program is to encourage producers to be proactive in providing the best possible care for their animals and show commitment to the ethical principles of pork production as outlined in the We Care responsible pork initiative. Having a PQA Plus advisor review your operation can both improve the well-being and productivity of animals in your care by noting changes or additions that may not otherwise be noticed.

The Kansas Pork Association is offering a $100 rebate to Kansas Pork Producers completing a PQA Plus Site Assesment prior to December 31, 2010. The funding is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The following requirements and stipulations apply: • Producer must have all site status paperwork completed.

• Producer must postmark the rebate form before December 31, 2010.

• Rebate amount may not equal more than the total assessment cost.

• Rebates available on a first-come, first-served basis only as funds are available.

Please do not delay!

Please contact Tim Stroda at kpa@kspork.org or (785) 776-0442 with questions or to see if funds are still available.

Please work with your PQA Plus advisor to complete the form below.

Then, detach and mail to the address on the form.

Name of producer: ___________________________________________ Farm name: ________________________________________________ Organization (if contract grower): ________________________________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Premise ID# or PQA Plus number ________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________________________

Please return form and a copy of PQA Plus site assesment certificate to: Kansas Pork Assocition PQA Plus Rebate Program 2601 Farm Bureau Road Manhattan, KS 66502

FOR ADVISOR USE ONLY Date of assessment: ____/____/______ Total assessment cost: $__________ PQA Plus Advisor (Print) ______________________________ (signature) _____________________ PQA Plus Advisor phone: ____________________ 14 Pig Tales •

REACHING CONSUMERS Candace’s Carnitas Tacos

Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, (Boston butt), trimmed 1 carrot, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1/4 cup dry red wine, OR chicken broth 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded 3 tablespoons mayonnaise salt pepper 12 8-inch corn tortillas, warmed 1 Avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced

Nutrition: Calories: 590 calories Protein: 36 grams Fat: 26 grams Sodium: 940 milligrams Cholesterol: 95 milligrams Saturated Fat: 6 grams Carbohydrates: 47 grams Fiber: 7 grams

Cooking Directions Combine carrot, onion, and wine in slow cooker. Sprinkle roast on all sides with chili powder, rubbing it into meat.

Season on all sides with salt and add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until roast is falling-apart tender, about 6 hours. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a large bowl. Use two forks to shred meat into bitesized pieces. Moisten/season with cooking juices to taste. Cover to keep warm and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine cabbage and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange 2 tortillas on each serving plate.

Fill tortillas with pork, cabbage mixture, and avocado and serve. (Alternately, arrange pork, cabbage mixture, and avocado on a platter and let guests make their own tacos.) Cooking tip: For even more flavorful carnitas, brown roast on all sides in a lightly oiled skillet before sprinkling with chili powder. Serves 6.

Recipe courtesy of celebrity mom Candace Cameron Bure, on behalf of The National Pork Board Pig Tales 15

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