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Spring 2023

Official Publication of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

Features

12 Young Cattleman of the Year Award 16 Ohio Beef Council Annual Report

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20 2023 Ohio Beef Expo Results 40 BEST Awards Banquet 44 Buckeye Breeders Series Expo Results

Young Cattleman of the Year

Editorial

News & Notes

4

Harsh Realities

6

OCA News & Views

8

The Ruff Review

10

Forage Focus

14

OCA News

20

2023 Ohio Beef Expo Results

Reference

On the Cover

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Allied Industry Council

53

Calendar of Events

54

Parting Shots

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Advertisers’ Index

Photo taken by Hanna Fosbrink at Johnson Show Cattle in Gallia County

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No Break in the Spring Recently families across the state gathered to celebrate Easter. Many leaving or returning from spring break trips with their social media pages full of pictures from the beach or similar locations. Our family gathering, while still time treasured, included attending cattle sales in multiple states and equipment prep for spring planting. Spring is a busy time with calving season winding down, breeding, planting and first cutting hay and is not always compatible with spring break trips.

The spring meeting of the OCA Board of Directors was held in April as this issue was finalized. The agenda with packed with a wide-ranging list of topics all important to OCA members. Representatives from the Ohio State animal sciences department attended to discuss the status of departmental positions critical to the state’s cattle industry. Dr. Steve Boyles, Ohio State Extension Beef Specialist, will retire later this year. Dr. Boyles is a leader for Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) educational efforts in Ohio and across the country and in 2021 received the National BQA Educator award. On behalf of Ohio’s beef industry, thank you for the many meaningful contributions you made throughout your career that helped create success for Ohio’s cattle producers and advanced the beef industry.

The meeting included updates and action items on agricultural priorities in the state’s biennial operating budget. These range from funding for the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University Extension and Research, and the Ohio Expo Center Master Plan, to name just a few.

The OCA Board and staff began analyzing results from a member survey that was initiated at the Ohio Beef Expo. Feedback from the survey will identify the needs and concerns of OCA members and will provide a great baseline of information for updating the association’s strategic plan later this year. Also part of the project was a readership survey for the Ohio Cattleman magazine and in an effort to grow membership, a non-member survey was also conducted.

Additionally, the OCA board evaluated the 35th Ohio Beef Expo with general agreement that it was a rousing success. It was a pleasure to host the 35th anniversary celebration and recognize those OCA leaders, trade show exhibitors and breeders who helped establish the Expo and continue to make it so successful. This is a sincere thank you to the many dedicated volunteers who work hard each year to make the Expo happen. Enjoy a complete Beef Expo recap included in this issue.

The Expo’s junior show is the last sanctioned show for the season’s OCA BEST program. The junior show broke records again this year and featured a Buckeye Breeders Series (BBS) champion drive for both registered heifers and registered market animals. Planning is fast and furious for the OCA BEST Awards Banquet on May 6 when families will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of these youth and close out the program for the year. Remember BBS breeders and BBS BEST youth participants must be present at the banquet to win the Ag-Pro Gator and Eby trailer, as well as the BEST Eby trailer. The banquet is open to all members and registration info is available on the association’s website.

Space here doesn’t permit sharing additional issues the board discussed and acted on at the meeting but is does not diminish their importance. Contact your board member or an officer if you would like to learn more and provide input.

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OCA Directors

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We celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Ohio Beef Expo a few week ago.

It was the biggest and best ever!! The details are covered by other stories in this magazine, so I will try not to be redundant. I was fortunate to meet several of the original team that had the foresight, passion, and patience to kick off the first Expo and those along the way that have watched it grow by adapting to change to make it one of the premiere events for the beef industry.

The one thing that is certain about our industry is that it will look much different tomorrow than it did yesterday. This change mode is nothing new, except the changes we are dealing with now, may be the most challenging as any we have seen recently. I’m sure other generations have felt the same.

After World War II, change came quickly as our troops returned home anxious to be productive and rebuild our economy. Agriculture was on the top of the list for many. Our factories quickly converted from wartime defense to domestic products. The Farmall M replaced the old cumbersome F-20 and the race was on with all the tractor/ implement companies to improve efficiency.

I was told stories of my grandfather and two uncles who maintained their family dairy, despite both of the uncles enlisting to fight for our freedom, one in Europe, the other in Asia. They signed up for the new model, just to get in line without knowing the cost, but confident that the change would be a profitable improvement.

Change for the sake of change, can lead to going down one or more of the many rabbit holes that exist in our world today with the constant bombardment of information that we must dissect and evaluate to make cost analysis and priorities.

As beef producers, one of the fastest moving changes, not new but always changing, is still in the AI breeding procedures. Our dairy friends have paved the way for us by improving their production and by choosing the correct bulls for their herd. I’m hoping the average cow/calf producer will heed the dairy success and commit to making the time and choices to improve their herds.

This involves improvement to handling facilities and logistics to make the flow efficient. Clean up or turn out bulls are available if you can’t get your AI program kicked off. Study all the information available on those bulls to match certain improvements that you want to see in your herd, milk production, weaning weights, yearling weights, temperament, female longevity, all worthy traits that will pay for the value of a good bull.

Don’t be fooled by a cheap bull that shows up at a sale barn. He could be the most expensive bull in the long run if he doesn’t accomplish the improvements that you are targeting. Passion for improvement and embracing the information available on the bulls that are out there will also require patience.

Everything takes time, but patience will produce results. We are so blessed to have all these tools to work with, that our parents/grandparents may have missed in their generations. Fortunately time is on our side, and improving our herds will work like compound interest, as positive results multiply and new herd traits show up that weren’t initially on your list.

THE RUFF REVIEW

Precision Livestock Farming to Improve Efficiency

By Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension Over the winter meeting season, it’s been said many times that there are opportunities to be profitable given the current state of the beef industry.

In the most simple of economic terms, Profit = Revenue – Input Costs. In order to increase profits we can do one of the following: 1) increase revenue, 2) reduce input costs, or 3) improve efficiency throughout the production cycle.

When every pound of calf produced has record (or near record) value, how do we capitalize on gained efficiency within the production system?

First off, we cannot manage what we do not measure, or record. Keeping up to date records is critical to making management decisions. For the cowcalf producer, each cow ideally should have a performance record that tracks her performance throughout her lifetime. Record data points that have meaning to your operation, birth dates, birth weights, weaning weight, calving interval, etc. Having documented data for individual animals is common in dairy and swine, where a quick look at a female’s performance record allows for comparisons against contemporaries within the herd.

To improve efficiency at the farm level, managers, once those comparisons are made, can then set culling thresholds for performance. Can you think of a reason to keep a cow that is repeatedly in the bottom 5% of the herd in pounds weaned?

I can’t either, but we must have records to identify those animals. Record keeping itself isn’t anything new, but how we record and utilize production data may be.

On the fed cattle side, we often keep production records on pens or groups of animals because they are fed as a group and often marketed as such.

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How could having individual animal performance data aid in making feedlot management decisions? Or perhaps, how could individual animal performance in the feedlot impact genetics and mating decisions of the cow calf producer?

Recently, I have been part of ongoing discussions and have attended several lectures on Precision Livestock Farming or PLF. As a beef industry, we are generally lagging with regards to utilizing precision technology. For example, robotic milkers and automated sow feeders have been around for several years, generating useful data to make animal management decisions in their respective industries.

There are several reasons for this including herd size, multiple ownership transactions during the lifetime of a beef animal, and that we operate in a more extensive production system, particularly with cow-calf production.

Rural internet and consistent, high quality GPS connectivity is a challenge for some technologies. Another limiting factor is the rate of adoption of electronic identification as many current PLF technologies use RFID to monitor animal performance.

I encourage producers who are interested, to consider how precision technology can be used to improve efficiency of their cattle operations.

While we have had the ability to measure individual animal feed intake and performance in our research feedlot at OSU for some time, we now have a new mobile Super Smart Feeder that can be used to deliver up to four different diets at prescribed rates that will be used in beef heifer development research. This feeder provides an opportunity to manage individual animal nutrition within a larger herd setting.

Smart feeders and technologies such as virtual fencing are already in use and are just the tip of the PLF iceberg.

There are sensors being developed for a variety of on farm applications. The use of models and artificial intelligence are rapidly increasing in agriculture.

In a recent discussion with an agricultural engineer the question was asked: What if PLF technology could be used to eliminate the subjectivity of selecting replacement heifers or evaluating which fed cattle to market?

His question caught me a bit off guard as it is something I had never considered.

No longer, is precision agriculture limited to agronomic crop production.

At Ohio State we are in the early stages of setting up our PLF research and Extension program. The first step is to figure out how to better use existing technology, but who knows what new ideas may become reality.

While I am not a tech guru by any means, I am intrigued as to how we can use applicable technology to improve decision making and profitability via increased efficiency at the farm level in the beef industry.

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FORAGE FOCUS

Act Now to Keep Pastures Growing the Entire Grazing Season Chris Penrose, Professor and Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, OSU Extension, Morgan Co. The warm February temperatures caused some of our forages to break dormancy early but the cooler March temperatures slowed down progress.

We are now at a stage where our forage management decisions can affect forage availability for the entire season. Depending on the season and your location, perennial forages typically go through the reproductive stage in late April into May. After they set seed, these plants quickly transition from the reproductive stage into the vegetative stage. Up to this transition, energy of the plant moves up from the roots to the seeds, but with the transition, energy movement will primarily move from the leaves to the roots. As we move through summer this will help build up root reserves to help the plant survive the winter. What can we do to help keep plants vegetative and productive as long as possible?

First, removing the seed heads will stimulate new leaf development to build root reserves and provide more growth for grazing. Some of this can be accomplished by grazing livestock, but we may also need to clip some fields. If livestock have been out of a field for a period of time, planning to cut a portion of those pastures for hay is an excellent option. The other option is to clip or rotary cut the fields. Either one of these options will stimulate more leaf growth than no seed head removal at all.

Next, the height at which we clip the fields will make a difference.

Have you ever noticed after a field is clipped and has a chance to grow that livestock will tend to not graze below the cutting height unless they are left in a field too long? This is a tool we can use to encourage certain types of plant production. For example, if I am trying to encourage orchardgrass growth, I would want to clip my field

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high, say five inches. If I am trying to encourage bluegrass growth, I would cut much closer.

Clipping pastures higher has another advantage. Removing the seed heads and leaving more leaf will provide shade for the soil and reduce evaporation. The additional leaves will gather more energy for the roots. If we receive one of those heavy rains in July, the additional cover will allow much more moisture to soak into the soil and not run off, providing more growth for the plants.

If forage growth is more than what your animals can use right now; consider removing some of the paddocks for hay. Then they can go back into the grazing rotation after pasture growth slows down or if hay needs are still short, one can take an additional cutting of hay.

Continue to monitor fields frequently as growth will likely start slowing down as summer approaches and we do not want to overgraze pastures. Letting them grow to proper heights and not grazing too close will allow for more forage availability for the entire season. If growth slows down too much, we are better to put cattle in a sacrifice lot and feed stored forages than to let them graze all of the paddocks down. If animals are removed prior to plants being grazed too close, new growth will start from the leaves without a reduction in root reserves. If they are grazed too close, root growth will stop and new growth will need to start from root reserves, weakening the plant.

Root growth does not cease until 50% of the leaf is removed. This is one of the reasons we recommend taking half and leaving half in pastures.

So, how tall should the pasture be before we graze and how close can we graze it? Tables 1 and 2 provide guidelines for grazing height.

Table 1: Managing Grazing Height for Pure Grass Stands Species

Pre-graze inches

Post-graze inches

Perennial Ryegrass

6-7

3

Orchardgrass

8-10

4-5

Tall fescue (E+)

5-6

1-4*

Tall fescue (E-)

8-10

4-5

Bromegrass

Pre or late jointing

2-3

Timothy

Pre or late jointing

4

* You may want to graze closer to four inches during summer months as the endophyte can accumulate more at the base of the plant and graze closer in the winter months.

(Source: Ohio Integrated Forage Management Team)

Table 2: Managing Grazing Height for Grass/Legume Mixtures Species

Pre-graze inches

Post-graze inches

Bluegrass/w clover

4-5

1

Orchardgrass/Ladino clover

6-8

2

Tall fescue/Ladino clover

5-8

1.5-2

Alfalfa with grass

bud

2

Red clover with grass

bud

2

(Source: Ohio Integrated Forage Management Team)

Finally, it’s never too early to consider which fields could be stockpiled for fall and winter grazing. After our first cutting of hay, we should have a good idea of what our winter feed needs will be. If quantity will be our biggest need, we can start stockpiling forages, especially fescue, in July. If quality is a more pressing need, we can wait to stockpile in August. In either scenario, 50 pounds of nitrogen should increase yields by 1000 pounds/acre and may increase protein content.

As spring progresses, there are several things we can do to influence the quality and quantity of our pasture fields for the rest of the season. We simply need to evaluate our needs, plan accordingly, keep looking down the road to get a sense of what is coming, and take action.

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ASB FARM GROWS UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF SIXTH GENERATION FARMER

Ian Bricker

YOUNG CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

Story by Amy Beth Graves

It was the perfect college graduation present – and almost too good to be true.

Ian Brinker was getting ready to graduate from college in late spring 2020 when a neighbor’s farm came up for sale in Frazeysburg. It had 25 acres, a house and two double wide pig barns. Brinker, who had studied agribusiness at Wilmington College, leapt at the opportunity to buy the property and start his own farm.

“It’s not very often that you get the chance to buy a neighbor’s farm, and the bonus was that it had a living income on it with the pig barns. That meant I wouldn’t have to pull off the family farm (income) to make it,” he said.

While Ian had never pictured himself as getting into a commercial pig operation, he’d enjoyed raising the 50 feeder pigs his grandfather bought him when he was growing up. And in a way, he was following in the footsteps of his parents, Alan and Susan, who had started their farm with cattle and ewes. They later

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dropped the ewes, built six broiler barns over the years and focused on growing and improving the cattle side of their operation. It was all about diversifying and seizing the right opportunity.

The family didn’t hesitate last year when a group of 125 Red Angus they were backgrounding for a farm in Nebraska was offered to them for sale. Once again, the timing and opportunity were perfect.

Today ASB Farm runs 250 head of cattle, primarily Angus and Simmental-Angus crosses, on 1,000 acres in Muskingum County. The family leases another farm where they keep an additional 120 calves and also raise about 300,000 chickens. Ian is the sixth-generation to work on the family farm, helping raise and sell the cattle and chickens as well as his own 4,400 pigs.

“It was because of the drought out West and one thing led to another and we ended up purchasing the whole group. We’d already bred them to bulls that we’d selected and that made them more valuable to us because we knew exactly what we were getting,” Ian said as he walked past a hilly pasture filled with grazing Red Angus.

“When a good opportunity comes up, you need to take advantage of it,” Ian said. “I got all types of questions when I said I was buying our neighbor’s farm like ‘Why do you want to do that.’ When you’re passionate about something, it’s OK to try new things and take risks. It’s OK to fail – of course that’s not cool but you need to try new things to see what works and what will make your operation the most profitable.”

Ian, who is in charge of managing the family’s cattle and making most of the breeding decisions, said ASB Farm is doing more embryo transfer and artificial insemination to focus more on show cattle, which he calls “functional” cattle. The goal is to make the most “fault free” cattle that can thrive in different environments.

“We want our cattle to be appealing to multiple people. Whether they’re replacement heifers, bulls or breeds for the show ring, you need functional

cattle that work,” he said. “You need to breed cattle that work where you’re located. We’re not blessed with flat ground so we need cows that are going to work on grass. We don’t want to breed cows where they have to have grain in front of them all the time.

They need to learn how to rough it a little bit. We need to be profitable for ourselves and our customers.”

ASB Farm has a strong customer base with cattle sold via private treaty all over the country, They show at the Ohio Cattlemen’s BEST and other shows around Ohio.

“Returning customers is huge for us. We’re all word of mouth and not on Facebook or anything else. ‘How did you find us’ is what we ask and the response is almost always ‘Got a buddy.’ I don’t know how we keep track of it all,” Ian laughed as he shook his head.

Environmental stewardship is important for ASB Farm. A rye-barley cover crop is flown in to cut down on erosion as well as provide feed. The cows also graze on cornstalks on land the family leases. They have fenced out woods and put in heavy use pads to make feeding easier in the winter and

cut down on manure runoff. Ian has worked with the Ohio Department of Agriculture on creating an effective manure management plan. The farm also starts feeding the cattle hay in mid September so it has time to stockpile grass, which is later used as winter feed.

“Always try to improve your herd, whether that’s through genetics or environmental practices. A big part of that is talking to industry leaders.

Learn as much as you can because they have a wealth of knowledge,” he said. “I have mentors that I still talk to every day or once a week.”

As a recent recipient of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Young Cattlemen of the Year Award, Ian said he feels an obligation to help those who are young or new to starting a cattle operation. It’s one that he embraces.

“Don’t forget who helped you get your start and don’t be afraid to help people who aren’t as fortunate as you.

Help the kids who don’t have the hairiest calf or a $20,000 steer,” the 25-year-old said.

Ian said receiving the award at such a young age was humbling.

“I was extremely surprised and had no clue. To get this award is huge for me. It makes me want to work harder now. I’ve got a lot to live up to since someone thought of me as a leader in the industry and I can’t let them down,” he said.

Ian credited his parents and the life skills he’s learned growing up on the farm for his success.

“I’ve always had a passion for agriculture and have always looked up to my parents and what they’ve built and how far they’ve come,” he said. “Being the sixth generation makes you a little extra proud and you’ve got to do everything you can to expand and be able to pass a living onto the next generation.”

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OCA NEWS

CATTLEMEN WELL REPRESENTED AT OHIO STATEHOUSE Members of the OCA board of directors and leadership from the Corn & Wheat Grower’s Association recently hosted the Cattle, Corn & Wheat legislative reception held February 7 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.

Board members made good use of their time by networking with members of the Ohio General Assembly and discussing issues critical to Ohio’s cattle industry.

Participation in events like this is

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important in order to maintain a positive business climate for OCA members.

The joint reception followed a day of advocacy training that included a tour of the Ohio Supreme Court and presentation by Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy. Other speakers included Brain Baldridge, Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture; Rep. Rodney Creech, Chair of the Ohio House Agriculture Committee; Stacy Rastauskas, V P

Government Affairs, The Ohio State University and Adam Ward, Director of Government Affairs, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The meeting also included updates and action items on agricultural priorities in the state’s biennial operating budget. Thanks to Nationwide and the Ohio Farm Bureau for sponsoring the Cattlemen at the Capitol advocacy event.

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OHIO BEEF COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 CELEBRATING THE BIG GAME WITH BEEF

The Ohio Beef Council (OBC) promoted a successful Super Bowl social media campaign around the 2022 game.

The Cincinnati Bengals made it to the big game for the first time since 1989, and beef was the center of many celebrations. The social media campaign ran on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The content was interactive and provided consumers with game day recipes on Ohiobeef.org. OBC reached 24,816 consumers who viewed the content, and 554 visited Ohiobeef.org through this social media effort.

BEEF CHECKOFF PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR DIETITIANS & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

The Ohio Beef Council hosted Beef Meets Science in June, a professional continuing education program for registered dietitians and nutrition students.

Held at The Ohio State University, the event included presentations and hands-on learning from Dr. Lyda Garcia and OBC Nutrition Coordinator, Anna Gest.

Attendees learned about beef grading and labeling, cuts of beef, and beef’s role in a healthy diet.

Nutrition programming in 2022 included exhibiting at three healthcare professional conferences, cooking demonstrations, and several collegiate presentations for nutrition students and dietetic interns. In collaboration with NCBA, OBC promoted webinars for healthcare professionals through a quarterly e-newsletter and financially contributed to the mailing of nutrition toolkits promoting beef to pediatrician offices across the state.

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GROWING OHIO’S INFLUENCER PROGRAM

The Ohio Beef Council (OBC) continues to develop and grow a strong, impactful influencer program. In June OBC and the Beef Checkoff hosted five Ohio food bloggers on a Beef Meets Blog tour to further their understanding of the beef industry. The bloggers toured Robison Farms in Champaign County. Allan and Kelly Robison and their children, Noah and Josie, shared information and answered questions on the day-to-day operations of their cow-calf farm. In addition, the bloggers participated in a photography session with professional food photographer Maria Siriano.

It included helpful tips and tricks on photographing beef, as well as correct light exposure techniques and equipment.

The program concluded with a day-long program called The Science Behind Beef presented by Dr. Lyda Garcia, meat science extension specialist at The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences.

OBC’s seven Ohio bloggers created 28 exclusive recipes for the Beef Checkoff that were shared over 10,000 times on social media. These included a Prime Rib Roast reel that gained 31,493 views and 240 shares on Instagram. With a combined readership of 605,000, each OBC sponsored blog post contained Ohio beef information, nutrition facts, cooking methods and connected readers to Ohio’s beef farm families.

OHIO STORIES VIDEO FEATURES BUCKEYE FOOTBALL & BEEF

The Ohio Stories video series was designed to put a face on Ohio’s beef industry and help connect consumers while providing information about how beef gets from pasture to plate. This past year the Ohio Beef Council and the Beef Checkoff partnered with Ohio State Football player and beef farmer Cade Stover to create a new Ohio Stories video.

The video was released prior to the kick-off of the 2022 football season. Stover, one of the team’s captains, attributes his success and determination on the football field to the work ethic learned on the farm raising cattle.

The video gained the attention of Kevin Griffin, Associate VP of Brand Engagement & Partnerships overseeing trademark and licensing for The Ohio State University. “A great example of storytelling, authenticity, and sincerity. The story pulls through the values and threads that we want to be connected to at Ohio State.”

Stover’s video ran on social media and received over 80,000 views and many new followers on OBC’s social platforms. The video continues to grow attention with over 469,000 views across all platforms. Watch the video at ohiobeef.org

OHIO BEEF COUNCIL FINANCIAL REPORT

Statements of Revenues & Expenses for January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

REVENUES Federal Checkoff Assessments $1,053,703 Less: Remittances to States of Origin ($354,520) Remittances to Beef Board ($351,067) Net Assessments $348,116 State Checkoff Assessments $551,168 Less: Refunds ($3,911) Net Assessments $547,257 Other Revenue $11,084 Total Revenues $906,457 EXPENSES National Program Investments U. S. Meat Export Federation ($18,600) Federation SBC Investments ($14,000) Total National Program Investments ($32,600) Administration ($167,219) Innovation ($350,669) Stewardship ($107,498) Nutrition ($72,770) Issues Management ($8,021) Producer Communications ($60,322) Collection & Compliance ($25,870) State Checkoff Expenses ($4,005) Total Program Expenses ($629,155) Total Expenses ($828,974) Excess of Revenues Over Expenses $77,483 FUND BALANCE Beginning of Period End of Period

2022 OHIO BEEF COUNCIL OPERATING COMMITTEE

Erin Stickel, Bowling Green, Chairman Bill Sexten, Washington C.H., Vice Chairman Stan Smith, Canal Winchester, Treasurer Mandy Atterholt, Loudonville Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville Stephanie Harris, St. Clairsville Bret Layman, Johnstown Jake Osborn, Lynchburg Becky Reed, Springfield Sam Roberts, South Charleston Allan Robison, Cable Ben Seibert, St.Mary's Susie Turner, Somerset Kris Vincent, East Canton Barb Watts, Alexandria Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director

$1,022,171 $1,099,654

Audited numbers

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Dear Fellow Producers, For decades, state beef councils have partnered with the national Beef Checkoff to drive the demand for beef with remarkable success. By working together and sharing a unified voice, we develop creative and innovative ways to reach consumers even as their buying behaviors change.

Despite changes in how families make their grocery purchases, they still love beef! Recent research shows that 69% of consumers eat beef at least weekly. Research like this serves as the foundation of all Checkoff programs, and the Federation of State Beef Councils continues to support product quality, nutrition, beef safety, sustainability and market research to strengthen beef’s promotional efforts.

For more than 35 years, the Beef Checkoff has been using funds wisely and effectively and the Supreme Court recently confirmed that USDA has appropriate and adequate oversight to ensure that Checkoff funds are being spent in compliance with the Beef Promotion and Research Act. As Checkoff dollars are budgeted for projects, the Federation of State Beef Councils is at the table with producer input guiding decisions through a grassroots process.

This annual report touches on some of the programs that producers help direct.

From research and promotion to consumer and industry outreach, these efforts demonstrate the positive impact that national programs have when extended at the state level. These success stories confirm that we are better and stronger when we work together!

As we look forward to 2023 when the Federation of State Beef Councils commemorates its 60th anniversary, let’s take time to celebrate our accomplishments, plan for the future and continue to work together to drive beef demand.

Sincerely,

Brad Hastings Amarillo, Texas Chair, Federation of State Beef Councils

BETTER AND STRONGER TOGETHER

The Federation of State Beef Councils (FSBC) builds a larger, more impactful, coordinated plan that is executed as a partnership between the Federation and individual state beef councils (SBCs). State beef councils voluntarily invest in the FSBC each year, and more than 50% of those contributions supplement tactics within Authorization Requests (ARs) approved by the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC). Supplementing these tactics helps the national Checkoff program have a larger impact on consumer demand.

In 2022, the FSBC contributed $4.5 million to supplement the approximately $40 million national plan funded by the BPOC for promotion, research, industry information, consumer information, and producer communications. Specific programs made possible by SBC contributions include but are not limited to the following.

RESEARCH $745,000 • Product Quality • Human Nutrition • Market Research

• Beef Safety • Beef Sustainability

PROMOTION $1,165,000

• Celebrity athlete Tony Romo served as the new spokesperson for Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. and was utilized across multiple campaigns throughout the year.

• For the second year, the FSBC sponsored the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300, the 41st season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, at Daytona International Speedway in February 2022.

• Beef was the star of the holidays with 125 ads airing during the holiday season on the Hallmark Channel: including during Thanksgiving weekend with a sponsorship of a movie premiere.

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INDUSTRY INFORMATION $150,000

• The Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) Program reached 20,000 graduates.

• The Trailblazers program, a yearlong training program was developed to prepare a new generation of advocates to protect the reputation of the beef industry.

CONSUMER INFORMATION $2,439,000

• Conducted e-commerce projects with nationwide retailers encouraging consumers to add beef to their online carts.

• Distributed more than 3,000 Pediatric Health Professional In-Office Educational Toolkits in 32 states to highlight the importance of beef as a complementary food for infants and toddlers.

PROMOTING BEEF TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONSUMERS

Kids are influencing their family’s buying behaviors and are more engaged with social issues than ever before. NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, and state beef councils recognized the importance of educating America’s youth about beef’s positive sustainability story and created fun and exciting ways to reach the next generation of consumers.

As part of reputation management initiatives around sustainability, NCBA partnered with kid-focused media outlets, such as The Week Jr. and ScoutLife. Through these partnerships, kids and parents alike were directed to the newly created Beef Sustainability for Kids page on the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. website. An important aspect of the online content was kids sharing their stories of life on the ranch with their urban neighbors, helping bridge the gap between pasture and plate.

STATES EXTEND E-COMMERCE EFFORTS

In November and December 2021, a nationwide club store promoted beef and the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand during the holidays on the retailer’s digital properties. Holiday beef digital ads were placed on the retailer’s website and app directing consumers to a page where they could add beef to their shopping cart. Almost 40,000 consumers interacted with the ads, and those ads drove more than $8 million in beef sales with 8.6 percent new buyers to the beef category.

The return on ad spend for the campaign was $41.72, which means that for every Checkoff dollar spent on the project, nearly $42 was returned in beef sales. In addition, the effort was supported by 14 state beef council partners which helped increase the overall reach and impressions and brought additional beef sales to individual states.

EARLY BITES WITH BEEF

The Early Bites with Beef campaign continued in 2022 to advance awareness and increase health professional recommendations Make Every Bite Count with Nutrient-DENSE BEEF that beef can (and should) be a safe complementary first food for babies starting at around six months of age and continuing throughout childhood.

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Funding from the Federation and individual state beef councils extended outreach efforts to health professionals nationwide.

More than 3,000 toolkits, complete with posters, fact sheets and newsletters, were distributed to pediatric health

care offices in 32 states. Health professional response to toolkits was very positive with nearly 9 in 10 professionals recommending or intending to recommend beef to parents and caregivers. In addition, 75% of respondents reported being more knowledgeable about beef as an early complementary food after receiving the information. On the consumer side, half of respondents reported that receiving the information from their pediatric professional made them more likely to feed beef to their child.

BEEF ADVOCATES BLAZE NEW TRAILS The new Trailblazers program takes advocacy to an unprecedented level by giving participants the tools and training they need to promote beef to new audiences while addressing and correcting myths. Ten Trailblazers from across the country attended a multi-day training, which provided them with the resources, information, and engaging activities they need to become expert communicators, excel in media interviews and understand how to build confidence in beef related practices when talking to consumers.

Trailblazers Shaye Koester and Jaclyn Wilson of Nebraska plate their beef dish during a social media and culinary challenge.

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SPOKESPERSON SCORES POINTS FOR BEEF

Beef scored points this summer with new spokesperson, Tony Romo.

The former professional football quarterback and current sports commentator shared his family’s passion for beef with consumers, and promoted beef nationwide through digital and social media, outdoor advertising, on ESPN.com and through broadcast television ads on the Food Network, HGTV and the Magnolia Network. State beef councils extended this national programming through billboards, displays, advertising and other promotional efforts. Tony Romo’s Playbook on BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com also highlighted new recipes and valuable information about beef’s taste, nutrition, versatility and sustainability.

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35TH OHIO BEEF EXPO The 35th Ohio Beef Expo was held March 16-19 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Expo, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), is the premier event for Ohio’s cattle industry and includes seedstock shows and sales, a trade show, a competitive junior show and much more all in one place.

“This year’s Expo featured nine breed sales, a sold-out trade show with over 150 vendors, youth education opportunities and a record-setting junior show,” said Shane Riley, Expo chairman. “The Expo’s anniversary also provided the opportunity to recognize the breeders and trade show exhibitors who have been involved for all 35 years, as well as the first Expo leaders who were instrumental in creating the event.”

The Expo kicked off Thursday with a full trade show featuring many eager exhibitors selling everything from cattle chutes to farm insurance. Following the opening of the trade show was The Social event where producers and industry affiliates gathered to network and participate in OCA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) auction.

In addition to the Murray Grey show, five breeds hosted shows or parades on Friday. The Genetic Pathway, located in the Show Coat Solutions Breeds Barn, showcased the industry’s most popular sires and donor prospects on display throughout the weekend.

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To celebrate the Expo’s 35th anniversary a reception and special recognition was held on Friday. OCA President Tom Karr of Meigs County served as emcee for the program that featured comments from Brian Baldridge, Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Friday was also host to the annual online Feeder Cattle Sale hosted by United Producers Inc. that offered consignments of uniform packages of feeder cattle sold off the farm.

The Judging contest, coordinated with the Ohio State University, had nearly 550 youth participants that judged six classes of cattle, answered questions and evaluated breed data sheets.

The nine breed sales with a combined total of 331 live lots sold at an average of $3,739 and a total gross sales of $1,237,600.

The Junior Show set a record for the second straight year with over 950 entries. Showmanship was held Friday followed by the Market Animal show on Saturday and the Heifer show on Sunday.

The annual Friend of the Expo Awards were presented to Jenna Watson and Ben Butcher of Ag-Pro and Doug and Debbie Parke of DP Sales Management for their many contributions to the Expo’s success over the years.

Sale and show results are available at www.ohiobeefexpo.com along with a complete list of the event’s sponsors. The dates for the 2024 Ohio Beef Expo are March 14-17.

The following companies, breeders and individuals were recognized as 35-year participants, from the left: Elizabeth Harsh, OCA Executive Director; Bill Tom, Ohio Beef Expo 2023 Vice Chairman; John Regula, Delaware County; Ag Net Communications - Ohio’s Country Journal & Ohio Ag Net; ADM Animal Nutrition; COBA/Select Sires, Inc.; Genex; Purina Animal Nutrition; Zoetis Animal Health; White’s Show Supply; Fawley Farms – Kelly Hall, Highland County; Maple Valley Farm, Highland County; Rains Angus, Pennsylvania; Shane Riley, Ohio Beef Expo 2023 Chairman and at sale block Tom Karr, OCA President. Not pictured Byland Shorthorns, Ashland County.

THE SOCIAL On the opening night of the Expo was The Social event at the official Expo hotel, the Hilton Columbus/Polaris and sponsored by ShowRite Feeds. Producers and trade show exhibitors gathered to socialize and enjoy live music by Lane Manning and Joe Mansion of The Northern Burnouts.

The Social included a Political Action Committee (PAC) auction to raise money to assist political candidates who support agriculture and Ohio’s beef industry.

Thanks to the many donors and buyers, this year’s auction was able to raise over $9,000. The following is a list of donors, items and buyers: CJ Brown Original - Ohio Cattle Image Donated by: CJ Brown Buyer: Shane Riley Wooden BIWFD High Top Table Buyer: 4R Farms - Ryan Gries Wooden OCA High Top Table Buyer: Rodney Creech High End Bourbons (3) Donated by: Bill Tom Buyers: 4R Farms - Ryan Gries, Born Partners, Bill Tom Hand-made Knife Set Donated by: Jay & Becky Reed Buyer: Andy Lohr OCA Insulated Tumblers Donated by: Emily Burba Buyer: 4R Farms - Ryan Gries Bextra Hay Feeder Donated by WM. E. Fagaly & Son Buyer: Fred Voge Woody Hayes Complex Tour (2) Buyers: Chad Bailey, Ron Kreis Framed F C Murphy Print Donated by: Maplecrest Farms Buyer: Glen Feichtner Hair on Hide Bag Donated by: Saltwell Western Store Buyer: Tom Karr

D&J Gift Basket Donated by: D&J Sales & Service Buyer: Arnett & Sons Feature OCA Magazine Story Buyer: Tiffany Arnett Rocking Chair Donated by: Sancic Farms & Olde Wood Ltd. Buyer: Joe Foster Stihl Chainsaw Donated by: Bair’s Inc. Buyer: Shane Geer (Herd Pro) OSU Football Tickets Buyer: Alden Wedemyer Copper Kettle Donated by: Crawford County Cattlemen Buyer: Shane Riley CJ Brown Print Donated by: Glen Feichner Buyer: Pete McClymont Wine Caddy Donated by: Tadd Nicholson Buyer: Glen Feichtner Black Pearl Rum & Rebecca Creek Whiskey Buyer: 4R Farms - Ryan Gries Bob Agle Print Donated by: Bob Agle Buyer: Austin Sutherly Spring Issue 2023 | Ohio Cattleman | 21

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TRADE SHOW EXHIBITOR LANYARDS D & J SALES AND SERVICE, INC. ALLEN COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR SHOW BACKTAG SPONSOR ALLEN COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION DISPLAY SCREEN IN OCA BOOTH ROWE NUTRITION LLC LINDE’S LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY TRADE SHOW BREAKFAST THE BACK FORTY EMBROIDERY COMPANY

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JUNIOR SHOW PARTICIPATION AWARDS HALDERMAN FARMS SULLIVAN WEAVER COWBOY HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS 4 STAR VETS CENTER STREET MEAT COMPANY MH EBY INC HEARTLAND FEED SERVICES KENT FEEDS PUGH CENTRAL STATION LLC YOUTH BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE SPONSORS MUSKINGUM COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION WELLINGTON IMPLEMENT WOOD COUNTY BEEF PRODUCERS COLISEUM TIE RAIL SPONSOR ALLTECH, INC. SC ONLINE SALES SHOWRITE FEEDS CHOICE GENERAL SPONSORS CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE HEARTLAND FEED SERVICES KAFFENBARGER FARMS, INC. S & B CUSTOM INNOVATION/HERD PRO SELECT GENERAL SPONSORS HESS FAMILY CATTLE RANKIN & RANKIN INSURANCE SERVICES REINECKER AG, LLC JUNIOR SHOW GOLD SPONSORS ANDREWS AUCTIONEERS LLC BOWMAN CATTLE COMPANY - GREENVILLE, OHIO BOVITEQ FENNIG SHOW CATTLE GOFF GENETICS HEARTLAND FEED SERVICES MATT LAUTNER CATTLE MIDWEST GENETICS NOFZIGER SEEDS, WAUSEON OHIO OHIO CATTLEWOMEN PBS ANIMAL HEALTH RODGERS CATTLE COMPANY UMBARGER SHOW FEEDS VANHOVE CATTLE WELLINGTON IMPLEMENT WINEGARDNER/KLINGAMAN SHOW CATTLE

JUNIOR SHOW SILVER SPONSORS AGLE FAMILY CATTLE BACHMAN FARMS BRUTUS SHOW CATTLE CEDAR LANE FARMS CLARK COUNTY CATTLE PRODUCERS CRAWFORD COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION DRAKE FARMS FULTON COUNTY CATTLE FEEDERS HARRISON FORD HENRY COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION HERMAN CATTLE COMPANY - TODD & KIM HERMAN HFS ANGUS - TIM & ELIZABETH HARSH HIGHLAND COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION HURON COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION JOHN REGULA MIAMI COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION MIAMI COUNTY FARM BUREAU MIKE & EMILY BUMGARDNER FAMILY MILLER FAMILY SHOW CATTLE MORGAN CATTLE COMPANY OHIO VALLEY CATTLEMEN’S PHIL FARMER REINECKER AG, LLC RON KREIS, AUCTIONEER S & B CUSTOM INNOVATION/HERD PRO STAGER CATTLE COMPANY STATE LINE CRYOGENICS THOMPSON SHOW CATTLE WAYVIEW FARMS WILLIAMS COUNTY BEEF PRODUCERS JUNIOR SHOW BRONZE SPONSORS ASHLAND COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION CJ BROWN STUDIOS CRAWFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU FAYETTE COUNTY FARM BUREAU GREENE COUNTY FARM BUREAU GREGG & ANDREA FOGLE HIGHLAND LIVESTOCK SUPPLY LTD HURON COUNTY FARM BUREAU LEPAGE CATTLE LTD. - RED ANGUS LOGAN COUNTY CATTLE ASSOCIATION LORAIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU MARION COUNTY FARM BUREAU MCCAULEY FAMILY CATTLE MORROW COUNTY FARM BUREAU MUSKINGUM COUNTY FARM BUREAU NOBLE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION RICHLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU JUNIOR SHOW BREED SPONSOR ANGUS OHIO ANGUS ASSOCIATION CHIANINA WINEGARDNER/KLINGAMAN SHOW CATTLE HEREFORD OHIO HEREFORD ASSOCIATION CHAROLAIS BOYERT SHOW CATTLE MAINE-ANJOU DEFRANK SHOW CATTLE SIMMENTAL WOODARD CATTLE CO./WEST LIVESTOCK SHORTHORN KAFFENBARGER FARMS INC. AOB LEON SHOW CATTLE CROSSBRED STEER - DIVISION I BLAY CATTLE FARM CROSSBRED STEER - DIVISION II BLAY CATTLE FARM CROSSBRED STEER - DIVISION III HOOBLER SHOW CATTLE CROSSBRED STEER - DIVISION IV HOOBLER SHOW CATTLE MARKET HEIFER HOOBLER SHOW CATTLE CROSSBRED OVERALL KASTEL SHOW CATTLE

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AWARDS SALTWELL SCHOLARSHIPS Two recipients were awarded with scholarships courtesy of Saltwell Western Store at this year’s Expo.

Saltwell Western Store is the official provider of Ohio Beef Expo apparel in the Trade Show each year. Jay and Sally Puzacke, owners, donate a percentage of sales generated from the official line of clothing sold to be used for scholarships granted through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation.

This year, two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Delaney Moore of Fairfield County and Caroline Winter of Pickaway County for their involvement in the beef industry and their academic achievements.

Pictured from the left Sally Puzacke, Delaney Moore, Caroline Winter, and Bill Tom.

FRIENDS OF THE EXPO Each year, OCA chooses two deserving individuals or groups to honor with the Friend of the Expo award. This year’s recipients were Jenna Watson and Ben Butcher of AgPro and Doug and Debbie Parke of DP Sales Management for their many contributions to the Expo’s success over the years.

Pictured from the left Ben Butcher, Jenna Watson, and Bill Tom.

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JUDGING CONTEST

JUNIOR TOP TEAM

SENIOR TOP TEAM

Wood County Junior A Pictured from the left Gavin Richards, Ella Patterson, Claire Lampe and Jocelyn Belleville.

Wood County Senior A Pictured from the left Carter Lampe, Logan Brinker, Kendall Davies and Noah Lang.

2nd Place: Tuscarawas County Achievers Brady Evans, Jaelyn Foster, Kortlynn Miller, Coy Specht

2nd Place: Highland County All Stars Sr. Reagan Benecker, Blake Herdman, Gus Wilt, Emma Yochum

3rd Place: Crawford County Scarlet Rylee Bloomfield, Harper Horning, Avary Stirm, Isaac Stirm

3rd Place: Team Legend Delaney Jones, Olivia Jones, Logan Schroeder, Hayden Smith

4th Place: Marion County Blue Ben Isler, Addison Jordan, Easton McClure, Morgan McMahan

4th Place: Wood County Senior B Grant Belleville, Riley Burtchin, Sally Nietz, Lexi Perry

5th Place: Ashland 4-H Team 2 Emma Grimwood, Bria White, Ruger White, Blane Young

5th Place: Fairfield FFA 1 Maddie Caldwell, Carly Sanders, Sydney Sanders, Ginny Trent

JUNIOR INDIVIDUALS 1. Audrey Hoffman, Ashland County 2. Molly Shelton, Highland County 3. Brayden Cummings, Highland County 4. Avery Sautter, Wood County 5. Grace Sautter, Wood County 6. Logan Davis, Gallia County 7. Owen Bailey, Wayne County 8. Levi Yelton, Champaign County 9. Gavin Richards, Wood County 10. Blaine Evans, Tuscarawas County

SENIOR INDIVIDUALS 1. Carly Sanders, Highland County 2. Carly Csapo, Crawford County 3. Beau Johnson, Gallia County 4. Alexis Perry, Wood County 5. Anna Knapp, Scioto County 6. Tatumn Poff, Geauga County 7. Delaney Chester, Warren County 8. Marinn McGuire, Marion County 9. Heath Clay, Harrison County 10. Jack Stover Richland County Spring Issue 2023 | Ohio Cattleman | 25

BREED SHOW CHAMPIONS

HEREFORD Judge: Todd Herman, Lima, Ohio

Champion Hereford Female: THF Francia 11K Exhibited by: Twin Hills Farms, Apple Creek, Ohio

Champion Hereford Bull: UHF U32C Cannon U24J ET Exhibited by: Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio

Reserve Champion Hereford Bull: JLCS 4013 Advantage J67 Exhibited by: J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, Ohio

Reserve Champion Hereford Female: UHF 10B Lizzy U02K Exhibited by: Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio

Champion Hereford Cow/Calf: Church View D1 RamblinRose927J Exhibited by: J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, Ohio

MINI HEREFORD Judge: Jason Bihl, Washington Court House, Ohio

Reserve Champion Hereford Cow/Calf: JH Knoxs Miss Lucy Exhibited by: JH Horses & Cattle, Wooster, Ohio

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Bull: 4 Wiley Colt Exhibited by: 4 Wiley Farm, Mount Vernon, Ohio

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Champion Mini Hereford Bull: KLD Mr Worldwide 916J Exhibited by: Wyatt Knotts, Greenville, NC

Champion Mini Hereford Female: WCR Stlz HF Bella D01J ET Exhibited by: Mike Oehlhof, Shelby, Ohio

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Female: 4 Wiley Jade Exhibited by: 4 Wiley Farm, Mount Vernon, Ohio

BREED SHOW CHAMPIONS

Champion Mini Prospect Steer: HSC Tennessee Moonshine 122 Exhibited by: Kinleigh Frost, Lone Rock, WI

Reserve Champion Mini Prospect Steer: 4-E Lil Monstrosity Exhibited by: Deacon James, Wilburton, OK

Champion Mini Hereford Market Steer: Lucky 945 Exhibited by: Deacon James, Wilburton, OK

MURRAY GREY Judge: Matt Kleski, New Albany, Ohio

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Market Steer: EL Sam Exhibited by: Trenton Havenar, Piqua, Ohio

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Bull: Victory July’s Out Exhibited by: Clark Farms, Carrolton, Ohio

Champion Murray Grey Bull: Circle S Rip Exhibited by: Circle S Stock Farms, Endeavor, WI

Champion Murray Grey Female: Stony Creek Jenny Exhibited by: Kristy Peters, Kewaskum, WI

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Female: Stoney Creek Jenesis Exhibited by: Kristy Peters, Kewaskum, WI

Champion Murray Grey Cow/Calf: Circle S Dirty Martini Exhibited by: Circle S Stock Farms, Endeavor, WI

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BREED SHOW CHAMPIONS

SHORTHORN Judge: Noah Skrinjar, Rogers, Ohio

Champion Shorthorn Bull: Rains Authority AMG Exhibited by: Rains Family Shorthorns, Mercer, PA

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull: MBCF Raising A Hurricane Exhibited by: Maple Brook Farms, Ridgeway, Ohio

Champion Shorthorn Plus Bull: Rains Rainfall ROG Exhibited by: Rains Family Shorthorns, Mercer, PA

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Bull: Red Bull Cheesecake Exhibited by: C n’ B Twins Ranch, Stockbridge, MI

Champion Shorthorn Female: NBS Regal Daphne ET Exhibited by: Narrow Brook Shorthorns, Charlotte, MI

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female: Six R Red Hottie LL 214K Exhibited by: Six R Farms, Columbus Grove, Ohio

Champion Shorthorn Plus Female: MS Lydia 322 ET Exhibited by: McLaughlin Show Cattle, Woodsfield, Ohio

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Female: Atheens’s Cash On Dixie 1202 Exhibited by: C & S Hetrick Show Cattle, Fremont, Ohio

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SEEDSTOCK SALE RESULTS

2023 OVERALL SALE RESULTS

Live Lots

Sale Gross

Live Gross

Live Average

Genetic Gross

Bull Average

Female Average

Angus

45

$159,100

$146,200

$3,249

$12,900

$3,368

$3,050

Chianina

11

$41,450

$28,850

$2,623

$12,600

$3,165

$3,350

Hereford

30

$102,225

$99,950

$3,332

$2,275

$3,860

$3,226

Limousin

12

$43,300

$34,300

$2,858

$9,000

$2,842

$2,750

Maine Anjou

88

$400,850

$383,600

$4,359

$17,250

$4,885

$4,338

Red Angus

21

$62,600

$62,600

$2,981

N/A

$2,790

$3,154

Shorthorn

39

$157,265

$138,750

$3,558

$18,515

$2,667

$3,980

Simmental

68

$300,850

$287,100

$4,222

$13,750

$3,770

$4,325

Miniature Hereford

17

$64,025

$56,250

$3,309

$7,775

$4,690

$2,733

Total

331

$1,331,665 $1,237,600 $3,739

$94,065

$3,560

$3,434

ANGUS Managed by: Dan Wells Auctioneer: Ron Kreis Live Lots: 45 Sale Gross: $159,100 Live Average: $3,249 High Selling Bull: Lot 7: Egners Unique K878 Sold to Michael Stump, Bucyrus, Ohio for $4,800 Consigned by Egners Farms Angus, Shelby, Ohio

High Selling Female: Lot 36: A F Pride 2013 Sold to T/D Angus, North Platte, NE for $5,500 Consigned by Atterholt Farms, Jeromesville, Ohio

High Selling Bull: Lot 5: DRED Brickyard 504K Sold to Charles Williamson, Cedarville, Ohio for $5,000 Consigned by Dillon Red Genetics, Newark, Ohio

High Selling Female: Lot 17: DRED Jeanette 502K Sold to Dane Wadel, Shippensburg, PA for $5,500 Consigned by Dillon Red Genetics, Newark, Ohio

High Selling Bull: Lot 17: GOET Clean Record 707K Sold to K-Ranch, Canute, OK for $15,000 Consigned by Goetemoeller Show Cattle, Winchester, IN

High Selling Female: Lot 101: GOET Miss Oakley 531K Sold to Robert Dean, Martinsville, Ohio for $11,500 Consigned by Goetemoeller Show Cattle, Winchester, IN

RED ANGUS Managed by: Dan Wells Auctioneer: Ryan LePage Live Lots: 21 Sale Gross: $62,600 Live Average: $2,981

MAINE-ANJOU Managed by: Craig Reiter, PrimeTime AgriMarketing Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Live Lots: 88 Sale Gross: $400,850 Live Average: $4,359

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SEEDSTOCK SALE RESULTS HEREFORD Managed by: Lisa Keets Auctioneer: Dale Stith Live Lots: 30 Sale Gross: $102,225 Live Average: $3,332 High Selling Bull: Lot 10: UHF U32C Cannon 68 F U24J ET Sold to Ault Farms, Chillicothe, Ohio for $6,000 Consigned by Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio

High Selling Female: Lot 11: UHF 10 B Lizzy U02K Sold to Kevin Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio for $5,500 Consigned by Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio

High Selling Bull: Lot 4 - 4 Wiley Colt Sold to Nunnya Farm, Woodsfield, Ohio for $15,000 Consigned by 4 Wiley Farm, Mount Vernon, Ohio

High Selling Female: Lot 5 - 4 Wiley Kali Sold to Hamlin, Muskogee, OK for $4,500 Consigned by 4 Wiley Farm, Mount Vernon, Ohio

High Selling Bull: Lot 7: MBCF Raising a Hurrikane Sold to Truman Zepp, Westminster, MD for $3,500 Consigned by Maple Brook Farms, Ridgeway, Ohio

High Selling Female: Lot 32: NBS Regal Daphne ET Sold to Gana Farms, Martell, NE for $11,700 Consigned by Narrow Brook Shorthorns, Charolette, MI

High Selling Bull: Lot 76: Hall MC Ante Up K201 Sold to Zach Henthorn, Fleming, Ohio for $12,000 Consigned by Hall Cattle Company, Hillsboro, Ohio

High Selling Female: Lot 54: TJSC Diamond 210K Sold to Jenna Norman, Wauseon, OH & Dave Obrenovich, Sandusky, OH for $10,500 Consigned by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio

MINI HEREFORD Managed by: Gene Steiner Auctioneer: Gene Steiner Live Lots: 17 Sale Gross: $64,025 Live Average: $3,309

SHORTHORN Managed by: Jeff Aegerter, Aegerter Marketing Service Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Live Lots: 39 Sale Gross: $157,265 Live Average: $3,558

SIMMENTAL Managed by: Doug & Debbie Parke, DP Sales Management Auctioneer: Ron Kreis Live Lots: 68 Sale Gross: $300,850 Live Average: $4,222

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SEEDSTOCK SALE RESULTS LIMOUSIN Managed by: Roger Hunker Auctioneer: Darby Walton Live Lots: 12 Sale Gross: $43,300 Live Average: $2,858 High Selling Bull: Lot 3: DUBK Keith 506K ET Sold to Frederick Pitts, Wellington, Ohio for $3,600 Consigned by Dulaga Limousin Farms, Grafton, Ohio

High Selling Female: Lot 7: DUBK Jade 263J Sold to David Jones, Venedocia, Ohio for $3,750 Consigned by Dulaga Limousin Farms, Grafton, Ohio

High Selling Bull: Lot 1: Matthew 2:10 Sold to Brad, Kurt Whithsel, IN for $5,750 Consigned by Mark DeHaven, Lynn, IN

High Selling Female: Lot 8: EVNS Karen 611K Sold to Scott Bowman, Lancaster, KY for $4,500 Consigned by Evans Cattle Co., Campbellsburg, KY

CHIANINA Managed by: Dustin Hurlbut Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Live Lots: 11 Sale Gross: $41,450 Live Average: $2,623

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JR. HEIFER SHOW CHAMPIONS JUDGE: JASON HOFFMAN, NE

Grand Champion Heifer

Disqualified for violation of Ohio’s Livestock Exhibitions rules.

Reserve Champion Heifer & Champion Angus Exhibited by Olivia Jones, Allen County

3rd Overall Heifer & Reserve Champion Angus Exhibited by Holden LeVan, Champaign County

4th Overall Heifer & Champion % Simmental Exhibited by Taylor Poff, Geauga County

5th Overall Heifer & Reserve Champion % Simmental Exhibited by Brade Wright, Perry County

6th Overall Heifer & Champion Charolais Exhibited by Mackenzie Neal, Preble County

7th Overall Heifer & Champion Hereford Exhibited by Brooklynn Warner, Belmont County

8th Overall Heifer & Champion Low % AOB Exhibited by D’lelah Laber, Highland County

9th Overall Heifer & Champion High % Maine-Anjou Exhibited by Reed Schumacher, Putnam County 32 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2023

10th Overall Heifer & Champion Purebred Simmental Exhibited by Joanna Burga, Guernsey County

JR. HEIFER SHOW CHAMPIONS

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Sara Leith, Lawrence County

Champion % Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Shayla Sancic, Stark County

Reserve Champion % Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Colton Beck, Morrow County

Champion Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Carter McCauley, Guernsey County

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Delaney Chester, Warren County

Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Masen Joliff, Hardin County

Reserve Champion Mainetainer Heifer Exhibited by Emma McLaughlin, Monroe County

Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Joshua Blakeman, Jackson County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Bristol Bates, Muskingum County

Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer Exhibited by Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer Exhibited by Emma McLaughlin, Monroe County

Reserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer Exhibited by McKenzie Powers, Highland County

Champion High % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Luke Jennings, Clermont County

Reserve Champion High % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Cole Hilaman, Huron County Spring Issue 2023 | Ohio Cattleman | 33

JR. HEIFER SHOW CHAMPIONS

Reserve Champion Low % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Ashton Bain, Highland County

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Champion Crossbred Heifer Exhibited by Hannah Schaub, Auglaize County

Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer Exhibited by Vivian Gibbs, Sandusky County

SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE

AUGUST 26, 2023

Delaware County Fairgrounds

Looking for efficiency?

Look under “R” for Red Angus.

AUGUST 1, 2023 2:00 P.M. OHIO EXPO CENTER & STATE FAIR COORDINATED BY:

Red Angus Heifers, Bred Heifers & Bulls For Sale 12-18 month & 2 year-old bulls for sale

Tom Karr

All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonals House Charities of Central Ohio

34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 740.591.9900 (cell) 740.985.3444 (office) tom@karrcontracting.com

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JR. MARKET SHOW CHAMPIONS JUDGE: SHANE MEIER, TX

Grand Champion Market Animal & Champion Crossbred, Division IV Champion Exhibited by Hannah Randolph, Jefferson County

Reserve Champion Market Animal & Reserve Champion Crossbred, Division V Champion Exhibited by Cody Foor, Licking County

3rd Overall Market Animal & Champion Maine-Anjou Steer Exhibited by Jayla Ricer, Pike County

4th Overall Market Animal & Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer Exhibited by Kya Csapo, Wayne County

5th Overall Market Animal & 3rd Overall Crossbred, Division 3 Champion Exhibited by Hayden Shumaker, Warren County

6th Overall Market Animal & 4th Overall Crossbred Division 3 Reserve Champion Exhibited by Essie McGuire, Champaign County

7th Overall Market Animal & 5th Overall Crossbred Division 2 Champion Exhibited by Fox Morgan, Perry County

8th Overall Market Animal & Champion Market Heifer Exhibited by Luke Fulton, Miami County

9th Overall Market Animal & Champion Simmental Exhibited by Audra Music, Richland County 36 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2023

10th Overall Market Animal & Champion Chianina Exhibited by Whitney Emmerling, Clark County

JR. MARKET SHOW CHAMPIONS

Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Cheyenne Myers, Stark County

Reserve Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County

Champion Charolais Steer Exhibited by Lane Bauer, Crawford County

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer Exhibited by Tatumn Poff, Geauga County

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer Exhibited by McKayla Nelson, Meigs County

Champion Hereford Steer Exhibited by Delaney Chester, Warren County

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer Exhibited by Adeline Sorgen, Van Wert County

Champion Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Asher Conley, Scioto County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Porter Beck, Morrow County

Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer Exhibited by Emily Scott, Portage County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer Exhibited by Reid Bishop, Clark County

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer Exhibited by Sydnie Stewart, Preble County

Champion AOB Steer Exhibited by Taylor Poff, Geauga County

Reserve Champion AOB Steer Exhibited by Brandon Sachara, Wayne County

Reserve Champion Market Heifer Exhibited by Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County Spring Issue 2023 | Ohio Cattleman | 37

JR. MARKET SHOW CHAMPIONS

Champion Division I Crossbred Exhibited by Taylor Barton, Clinton County

Reserve Champion Division I Crossbred Exhibited by Adeline Sorgen, Van Wert County

Reserve Champion Division IV Crossbred Exhibited by Marissa Graham, Licking County

Reserve Champion Division V Crossbred Exhibited by Chase Wharton, Wayne County

Thank you

to the crew at Linde’s for capturing every memory!

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Reserve Champion Division II Crossbred Exhibited by Calvin Trigg, Franklin County

JR. SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPIONS JUDGES: DARLA AND KANE AEGERTER, NE BEGINNER

JUNIOR

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Bristol Bates, Muskingum County; Reserve – Kalli Atterholt, Ashland County; 3rd – Brooklyn Berry, Knox County; 4th – Makayla Creasap, Morrow County; 5th – Annabelle Berry, Knox County; 6th – Brody Bolen, Ashland County; 7th – Brextyn Grabiel, Morrow County; 8th – D’lelah Laber, Highland County; 9th – Molly Shelton, Highland County; 10th – Ella Grimwood, Ashland County

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Jozie Beiser, Preble County; Reserve – Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County; 3rd – Avery Sautter, Sandusky County; 4th – Josie Shane, Miami County; 5th – Hayden Shumaker, Warren County; 6th – Hailey Cornett, Highland County; 7th – Piper Shepard, Henry County; 8th – Grace Sautter, Sandusky County; 9th – Mackenzie Bromley, Muskingum County; 10th – Garrett Reusch, Medina County

NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Riley Schindler, Defiance County; Reserve – Lainey Schlabach, Holmes County; 3rd – Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County; 4th – Madison Cook, Union County; 5th – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County; 6th – Addison Sims, Madison County; 7th – Macie Radcliff, Pickaway County; 8th – Brooke Jagger, Morrow County; 9th – Aubree Wood, Sandusky County; 10th – Sidney Schiff, Butler County

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Karissa Treadway, Warren County; Reserve – Cooper Hetrick, Sandusky County; 3rd – Karlie Kennedy, Adams County; 4th – Ellis Davis, Highland County; 5th – Taylor Poff, Geauga County; 6th – Makayla Nelson, Meigs County; 7th – Delaney Chester, Warren County; 8th – Reagan Beneker, Butler County; 9th – Marissa Graham, Licking County; 10th – Logan Schroeder, Defiance County

SENIOR

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

36TH OHIO BEEF EXPO MARCH 14-17, 2024

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County; Reserve – Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County; 3rd – Luke Jennings, Clermont County; 4th – Grace England, Portage County; 5th – Sydney Kleman, Putnam County; 6th – Delaney Jones, Allen County; 7th – Andrew Lyle, Ashtabula County; 8th – Kylee Bloomfield, Crawford County; 9th – Carter Welty, Hancock County; 10th – McKalynne Helmke, Tuscarawas County

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BEST BULLETIN

BEST SEASON WILL WRAP-UP AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET ON MAY 6 The 2022-23 BEST season will come to a close on May 6 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus and all BEST participants and their families are encouraged to attend and join in the celebration.

Awards will be presented for Breed Divisions, Buckeye Breeders Series Divisions, Bred and Owned, Novice Heifers, Novice Market Animals, Showmanship and more. Other opportunities of recognition include Stockmanship, photography contests, scholarships, etc. In addition, each BEST participant will receive an end of year participation gift.

New Jr. BEST representatives will be announced and retiring reps will be recognized.

Premier Sponsoring Partner

Those nominated for Character Trait awards will be announced and awarded thanks to OCA’s partnership with Weaver Livestock Thanks to sponsors like M.H. EBY, Weaver Livestock and Ag-Pro, there will be many exciting drawings and giveaways for participants throughout the evening.

Just like last year, there will be two EBY trailer drawings.The winner of both drawings will take home a livestock trailer to use for the year. The first trailer drawing is for all BEST participants, and the second drawing will be exclusively for Buckeye Breeder’s Series (BBS) participants.

In addition to the BBS trailer, there will be a drawing just for BBS breeders. The winner will take home a John Deere Gator from Ag-Pro for the year. You must be present to win!

Community Service is an important aspect of the BEST program. Please remember to bring your pop tabs which will be weighed at the banquet.

Money raised from the tabs will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

The awards banquet is free to attend for all BEST participants. Parents and other family members will pay a registration fee to attend. Registration is due by April 24.

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• Complimentary recognition in each issue of the Ohio Cattleman magazine $168 (based on column inch ad rate) • Listing with link to your company website on OCA’s website $200 (based on cost of banner ads) • Distinguished recognition in OCA office and complimentary use of the OCA conference room for meetings and events (subject to availability) • Opportunity to exhibit at no cost during the OCA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, and other OCA sponsored events

• Two complimentary 1/4 page advertisements annually in the Ohio Cattleman magazine (value may be used toward the purchase of a larger ad) $290 • Two e-blasts annually to OCA membership $350 each • Two mentions on OCA social media platforms annually • 10% discount off trade show booth space at the Ohio Beef Expo $57.50 (Discount on 10 x 10 booth, greater discounts on larger booths)

• Preferred resource speaker for County Cattlemen’s Association meetings • Exclusive access to Ohio’s young cattlemen for sharing internship and career opportunities through specialized events and communications • Product/Service presentation opportunity at OCA membership meetings • Opportunity to reach OCA’s entire membership once annually $375 via an exclusive mailing (AIC members responsible for all mailing expenses) • Ohio Cattleman subscription (Available only to OCA members) $15

• Two annual AIC meetings that contribute directly to the business of the association. Meetings include exclusive OCA information updates and advance notice of program and event opportunities • Opportunity for each AIC member to designate voting representatives to the OCA committees • Eligible for appointment to OCA subcommittees

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BBS AT THE OHIO BEEF EXPO The 35th Ohio Beef Expo included separate championship drives for the Buckeye Breeders Series (BBS) - a division of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program that features registered cattle born, bred and raised in Ohio.

The BBS division at the Expo was sponsored by Goettemoeller Show Cattle, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Vytelle. The season’s sponsoring partners are Dickson Cattle Co., The Folks Printing Co., Jones Show Cattle and R.D. Jones Excavating.

BBS provides Ohio seedstock breeders with an enhanced marketing opportunity for Ohio bred and born registered cattle, creates a source of moderately priced show steers and heifers by providing a program with awards and prestige, and attracts new participants interested in participating in the BEST program – this now includes out-of-state youth.

All nominating breeders will be recognized on the OCA website and at the BEST banquet for their honors

achieved with the cattle they sell and nominate for the program. All participating breeders are invited to attend the Annual Awards Banquet on May 6 in Columbus.

At the banquet, there will be two exclusive BBS drawings. One will be for BBS exhibitors and one for BBS breeders. One exhibitor will be drawn to take home an EBY livestock trailer for a year’s use, and one breeder will be drawn to win a year’s use of a John Deere Gator.

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OHIO BEEF EXPO BBS DIVISION SPONSOR

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PARTICIPATING BREEDERS ABC Simmentals, Wooster Alexander Show Cattle, Sabina Alexis Watkins, Carey Ali Muir, Waynesfield Andrea Reid, Pleasant City Andrews Cattle Co, Wooster Aspen Brehm, Fayette Austin Garner, Hamilton Bachman Farms, Lancaster Beau Johnson, Gallipolis Beau Johnson, Gallipolis Bill Bates, Blue Rock Blake Herdman, Hillsboro Blue Rock Shorthorns, Blue Rock Bock Brader Show Cattle, Gibsonburg Boyert Show Cattle, Seville Brandon Barr, Xenia Brandon Corry, Xenia Brandon J KLEHM, Minerva Brayden Redd, Nevada Brian Cummings, Hillsboro Brigham Douglass, Alvordton BuckleBack Cattle LTD, Alexandria Caroline Winter, Ashville Carson Shafer, Eaton Carson Watkins, Carey Cheyenne Baker, West Alexandria Cody Burmfield, Patriot Conrad Show Cattle, Cumberland Corner Post Farms, Republic Durban Cattle Company, West Jefferson Ellis T Spurlock, Marysville Forsythe Cattle, Sardina Gage Farrar, Oak Hill Garner Show Cattle, Hamilton Garrett Miley, Sarahsville Hadley Levan/ Boyert, Woodstock Hannah Jarvis, Sabina Hannah Millikan, Napoleon Hatfield Cattle, Bethel

Hill and Hollow Farms, Bradford Holly Barga, Cardington HR Cattle Co, Bellevue Hudson Drake, Chillicothe J & L Cattle Services, Jeromesville J&W Show Cattle, West Alexandria John Grauer, Shiloh Jon Sweeney, Hillsboro Jones Show Cattle, Harrod Josiah Pirogowicz, Mogadore JW Show Cattle/Harris Cattle Co, Lewisburg Kaden Garner, West Alexandria Katelyn Coomes, Troy Kathy Lehman, Shelby Kendall Bishop, Springfield Kendra Gabriel, Stoutsville Kerry Lawrence, Hebron Kinley Kreis, Adamsville Kinnalee Connolly, Cable Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook KSR Cattle Co., Mount Gilead Leon Cattle Company, Saint Clairsville Long Hall Cattle, Hillsboro Luke Leith, Pero Mackenzie Smith, Freeport Madisen Jolliff, Kenton Mallory Peter, Hicksville Maplebrook Farms, Ridgeway Mason Love, Baltimore Millenbaugh, Crestline Miller Family Show Cattle, West Unity Morgan Love, Baltimore Muir Cattle, Wapakoneta Naomi Fennig, Coldwater Nathan Miller, Sandusky Nick McConnell, Mt Vernon Nicole Johnston, Wauseon NRD Show Cattle, Woodsfield Owen Fennig, Coldwater Paige Phillips, New Carlisle

Pothast Show Cattle, Ottawa Pugh Central Station, Louisville Raymond Beneker, Hamilton Rees Toler, Bidwell RockyHedge Cattle Co, Johnstown Sager Cattle, Fayette Sarah’s Shorthorns, Lewisburg Sautter, Helena Sautter Farms, Bowling Green Schroeder Land and Livestock, Defiance Schroeder Show Cattle, Columbus Grove Sharp Farms, Belot Shatto Show Cattle, Fort Loramie Shayla Sancic, Magnolia Souder Family Cattle, Ripley Strausbaugh Farms, Danville STS Cattle Company, London Thomas Hickey, Ashland Trails End Farm/ Eric Dunfee, Belmont Travis Oliver, Kimbolton Turner Shorthorns, Somerset Tyler Clark, Covington Vendetta Cattle Co., Rayland Walker Wiley, Mt Vernmon War Horse Cattle Company, Eaton Watson Family Show Cattle, Cable Westin Pletcher, Crooksville Whiskey View Show Cattle, Hillsboro Winegardner/Klingaman Show Cattle, Harrod Woodard Cattle Co, Cambridge Wyatt Binckley, Newark

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BBS HEIFER RESULTS

Champion BBS Angus Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Bryson Jones, Allen County Bred by Jon Sweeney, Hillsboro

Reserve Champion BBS Angus Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Rees Toler, Gallia County

Champion BBS Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Easton Sautter, Wood County Bred by Kathy Lehman, Shelby

Reserve Champion BBS Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Ellis Davis, Highland County Bred by Long Hall Cattle, Hillsboro

Champion BBS % Charolais Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Shayla Sancic, Stark County

Reserve Champion BBS % Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Colton Beck, Morrow County Bred by Nick McConnell, Mt Vernon

Champion BBS Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County Bred by HR Cattle Co, Bellevue

Reserve Champion BBS Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Ella Reed, Fairfield County Bred by Bachman Farms, Lancaster

Champion BBS Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Brooklynn Warner, Belmont County Bred by Boyert Show Cattle, Seville

Reserve Champion BBS Hereford Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Mason Love, Fairfield County

Champion BBS High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Masen Jolliff, Hardin County Bred by Muir Cattle, Wapakoneta

Reserve Champion BBS High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Logan Schroeder, Defiance County Bred by Ali Muir, Waynesfield

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Champion BBS Mainetainer Heifer Exhibited by Naomi Fennig, Mercer County Bred by Owen Fennig, Coldwater

Reserve Champion BBS Mainetainer Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Beau Johnson, Gallia County

Champion BBS Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Bristol Bates, Muskingum County Bred by Vendetta Cattle Co., Rayland

Reserve Champion BBS Shorthorn Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County

Champion BBS ShorthornPlus Heifer Exhibited by James Myers, Licking County Bred by Bill Bates, Blue Rock

Reserve Champion BBS ShorthornPlus Heifer Exhibited by Garrett Reusch, Medina County Bred by Blue Rock Shorthorns, Blue Rock

Champion BBS Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Lilly Owen, Williams County Bred by Watson Family Show Cattle, Cable

Reserve Champion BBS Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Delaney Chester, Warren County Bred by Strausbaugh Farms, Danville

Champion BBS % Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Ella Forni, Licking County Bred by Bachman Farms, Lancaster

Reserve Champion BBS % Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Grace Almendinger, Licking County Bred by RockyHedge Cattle Co, Johnstown

Champion BBS High % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Luke Jennings, Clermont County Bred by Winegardner/Klingaman Show Cattle, Harrod

Reserve Champion BBS High % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Tucker Shepard, Henry County Bred by Schroeder Show Cattle, Columbus Grove

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Reserve Champion BBS Low % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Emily Scott, Portage County Bred by Kathy Lehman, Shelby

BBS STEER RESULTS

Champion BBS Charolais Steer Exhibited by Lane Bauer, Crawford County Bred by Corner Post Farms, Republic

Reserve Champion BBS Charolais Steer Exhibited by Madison Cook, Union County Bred by Ellis T Spurlock, Marysville

Champion BBS Chianina Steer Exhibited by Whitney Emmerling, Clark County Bred by Brian Cummings, Hillsboro

Reserve Champion BBS Chianina Steer Exhibited by Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County Bred by Sautter Farms, Bowling Green

Champion BBS Hereford Steer Exhibited by Jess Miller, Holmes County Bred by J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville

Reserve Champion BBS Hereford Steer Exhibited by Aubree Wood, Sandusky County Bred by Hill and Hollow Farms, Bradford

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Champion BBS Maine-Anjou Steer Exhibited by Jayla Ricer, Pike County Bred by Josiah Pirogowicz, Mogadore

Reserve Champion BBS Maine-Anjou Steer Exhibited by Makayla Vest, Perry County Bred by Winegardner/Klingaman Show Cattle, Harrod

Champion BBS Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Gage Farrar, Jackson County Bred by Paige Phillips, New Carlisle

Reserve Champion BBS Shorthorn Steer Bred & Exhibited by Cheyenne Baker, Preble County

Champion BBS ShorthornPlus Steer Exhibited by Reid Bishop, Clark County Bred by Aspen Brehm, Fayette

Reserve Champion BBS ShorthornPlus Steer Exhibited by Harrison Sutphen, Muskingum County Bred by Travis Oliver, Kimbolton

Champion BBS Simmental Steer Exhibited by Owen Bailey, Wayne County Bred by ABC Simmentals, Wooster

Reserve Champion BBS Simmental Steer Exhibited by Andrew Johnson, Preble County Bred by Austin Garner, Hamilton

Champion BBS AOB Steer Exhibited by Taylor Poff, Geauga County Bred by Andrews Cattle Co, Wooster

Reserve Champion BBS AOB Steer Bred & Exhibited by Gage Farrar, Jackson County

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CALENDAR

of EVENTS

Optum Angus Annual Female Sale, Seaman NCBA Legislative Conference Noble County Spring Classic Open Show, Caldwell Southern Ohio Spring Smackdown Sale

MAY 3 6 12

Cattlemen’s Academy LIVE Webinar, Different Methods of Fly Control OCA BEST Awards Banquet, Columbus Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Sale

JUNE 7 21

Cattlemen’s Academy LIVE Webinar Ohio Cattlemen Summer Advertising Deadline

OCA Fall Internship Applications Due Cattlemen’s Academy LIVE Webinar Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting, San Diego, CA Ohio State Fair begins, Columbus

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MEMBER SERVICES Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Jason Dagger, V. Ch.

Ohio Cattleman Magazine Lindsey Hall, Ch. | Dale Taylor, V. Ch. Steak Barn/Taste of Ohio Café/FSR Linde Sutherly, Co-Ch. | Lindsey Hall, Co-Ch. Young Cattlemen’s Conference Tyler Humphrey, Ch.| Emily Warnimont, V. Ch. Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet Sarah Ison, Ch. | Linde Sutherly, V. Ch Youth Programs BEST & Buckeye Breeders Series Shane Riley, Ch.| Kim Herman, V. Ch.

PUBLIC POLICY

Mark Goecke, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch. Agriculture & Food Policy Sarah Ison, Ch. | Bill Tom, V. Ch. Cattle Health & Well-Being Brad Thornburg, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch. Live Cattle Marketing Mark Goecke, Ch. | Jim Jepsen, V. Ch. International Trade Brad Thornburg, Ch.| Dale Taylor, V. Ch.

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APRIL 22 24-26 29 30

2023 OHIO CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Dean’s Charity Steer Show, Columbus Cattlemen’s Academy LIVE Webinar Ohio State Fair ends Ohio Cattlemen Early Fall Advertising Deadline Young Cattlemen’s Conference, Columbus Cattlemen’s Gala, Delaware

SEPTEMBER 6 Cattlemen’s Academy LIVE Webinar 19-21 Farm Science Review

Visit www.ohiocattle.org for a complete list of events

Property Rights & Environmental Mgt. Andy Lohr, Ch. | Mark Goecke, V. Ch.

Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch

PAC – Political Action Committee Frank Phelps, Ch.| John Ferguson, V. Ch. Tax & Credit John Ferguson, Ch. | Jim Rogers, V. Ch.

BEEF IMPROVEMENT Tom Karr, Ch. | Frank Phelps, V. Ch Replacement Female Sale Pam Haley, Ch. | Lindsey Hall, V. Ch. Ohio Beef Expo Shane Riley, Ch. | Bill Tom, V. Ch.

RESOLUTION COMMITTEE Sarah Ison, Ch. | Andy Lohr, V. Ch

Contact information is available on page 6 of this issue.

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PARTING SHOTS

Congressman Warren Davidson (R-Dist. 8) hosted his annual Farm Forum in New Paris, Ohio on March 4. Speakers included from the left Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman, US House Agriculture Committee; Congressman Davidson; Brian Baldridge, Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture and Rodney Creech, Chairman, Ohio House Agriculture Committee. Moderator was Brandon Kern, Senior Director State and National Policy, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

OCA member Fred Voge, left, of Preble County visited with Chairman Thompson, middle, and Rep. Rodney Creech during Congressman Davidson’s annual Farm Forum.

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