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By Mark Goecke, OCA President
There have been many idioms created over the years dealing with education, teaching, and learning. Terms like, experience is the best teacher, the school of hard knocks, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, and so on. Education and learning can come in many different forms. The first form of education that comes to mind is kindergarten through 12th grade, then on to college and perhaps graduate school. When we think of educators, we think of those very caring grade school teachers, the learning made fun high school teachers, and the variety of personalities of college professors.
Our first steps in learning are something that we, most likely, are not even aware of. That is learning how to speak and communicate by being around others who have learned our language from generations before. Many times throughout life we become educators also, not to the degree of formal classroom settings, but in circumstances we are not even aware of.
An example of this recently occurred at the state fair. A group of cattlemen were having a conversation when a young lady that we met at the Beef Expo approached us and complimented us for taking time to speak with her. She stated that she learned so much about the beef industry and that she wanted to learn more to share with her colleagues. As a group we were simply discussing the normal day to day aspects of our operations and the beef industry in general. It was things that we assumed were common knowledge that we took for granted.
That conversation got me thinking about how there are fewer and fewer farmers and ranchers to share our story and to educate the general public on the how and why we produce the products we all consume on a daily basis. As I looked around at the state fair I began to notice how prevalent the beef industry's identity is, not only in the promotional displays, but the educational displays that were created by your Beef Checkoff through the Ohio Beef Council. They are truly educating the general public about the great taste and importance of beef.
Also at the state fair, was the Sale of Champions, the celebration that wrapped up the fair. The grand and reserve champion exhibitors were interviewed by Ohio Ag Net and all were asked the same question of what was their fair experience. Most, if not all, stated “I learned that……” and all credited that they learned it from parents, siblings and friends. As those young people were sharing what they learned I’m sure, without them even being aware, that they were teaching others what it takes to achieve goals.
OCA is also actively helping to educate and guide our future beef industry leaders by creating the Ohio Youth Beef Council. OCA and the Ohio Beef Council recently hired Kristen Rappold to be the Manager of Youth Education and Development Programs. Kristen's background and experience in education will be a tremendous asset for the youth of our communities.
OCA is also continuing another aspect of education and learning for its members. Zane Gross, Manager of Member Services and Industry Education has been traveling the state and talking with producers to learn what their needs are as OCA members. Check out the website for more information on what is being offered, especially the Roundup Educational meeting series. There will be six different educational meetings with different topics at each and held at different locations across the state. Each meeting will include industry experts and will be a great way to continue learning about timely industry information.
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I also want to thank our members for the support and input you have provided. Without the support of membership, OCA would not be able to offer these important educational opportunities. I believe that the next generation of cattle men and women will be filled with such a vast amount of knowledge that will enable them to be extremely successful. As for us not-quite-so-young folks, I do also believe that we are never too old to learn. Have a safe and enjoyable rest of your summer
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HARSH REALITIES Relationships
By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor
Don’t hate me too much, but I wish the Ohio State Fair was a few days longer. I make that comment knowing it puts me in a very small circle of people who feel the same way, but it’s my wish, at least on most days of the fair. Perhaps less so on those days with high temperatures and high humidity, but still there, nonetheless.
I love the opportunity to catch up with cattle families we don’t see often enough and build closer relationships with others. These relationships develop across the fairgrounds and with our agricultural partners throughout the fair. It is amazing all the great ideas and valuable work that results from these casual conversations.
One of those state fair events that builds relationships while doing good is the Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show. Each year our staff grows closer relationships with a new group of BEST 4-H families who participate in the show. These outstanding beef industry youth give of their time and their family’s time to participate, teach their celebrities to show cattle and activate fundraising within their local communities. Thanks to many generous donors, this year’s event posted a new record raising $322,000 and totaling over $1 million raised for the Columbus Ronald McDonald House in the five shows held to date!
In addition, opportunities to connect with state and federal elected officials are more numerous at the state fair. And of course, where else can you visit with 650 of your friends and fellow agricultural enthusiasts than at the Ohio Ag Council’s Hall of Fame event while enjoying beef tenderloin for breakfast!
Thinking about beef should make us pause to consider the historical times we are experiencing first-hand. Consumer demand for beef is the highest in over 40 years and beef and cattle prices are historically high as well. Who imagined that ground beef would be over $6 a pound, and we would see the record-breaking prices for feeder cattle that are being reported.
As we approach Labor Day, our office has been doing several interviews about beef prices. These interviews provide an opportunity to reinforce the message that while beef prices continue to rise, so do beef sales. Consumers want beef and are willing to pay for it. Proof of that is data that shows beef occupies a majority of retail fresh meat sales in terms of dollars at 56% and has one of the larges share in terms of volume sales. Beef is also an incredibly versatile protein with numerous cuts to choose from, providing options for a variety of price points. None of this information probably surprises you as a beef producer.
While historically low cattle numbers across the country are a large part of the equation, increases in carcass weights have offset much of the reduced inventory. Yet, it is also important to note that a lot of credit for current market conditions should go to beef producers. Our industry learned from past beef quality audits and moved from producing a commodity to a quality product as the percentage of prime and choice cattle rose dramatically. At the risk of oversimplifying things, this progress improved the consistency of the consumer’s eating experience and as a result, increased demand for beef.
But now is not the time to step away from our path of improvement or become distracted. Continuous advancements in our beef production and farm management practices will always be essential. There are also many challenges that lie ahead for the beef industry, both political and social, that cannot be ignored. It will be our relationships that will help us successfully navigate them in the future.
Betting on Herd Expansion
By Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension
As I visit with cattle producers this summer, the conversation that continues to be in the back of everyone’s mind is the topic of herd expansion. Should we plan on keeping additional heifers this fall? There will be some jockeying for position as to who decides to add cow numbers. As it relates to heifer marketing this fall, Kenny Rogers’ song The Gambler comes to mind, “You got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them.”
This isn’t a yes or no answer as there are several factors in play, economics, feed availability and quality, and individual herd dynamics. Economics: Thus far looking at USDA reports there is no sign of herd expansion at this point. High fed cattle prices have incentivized the selling of heifers as feeder cattle prices remain historically strong. When expansion does happen the supply for feeders will become tighter, driving demand for a limited cattle supply. High feeder prices make it tempting not to retain any more heifers than the minimum needed based on culling rate.
One strategy that may be worth considering, if feed is available, is to develop more replacement females than needed, especially if they are from a herd with proven genetics. Keep the females needed and then market the rest as replacements to other herds.
Here in Ohio in 2024, we sold 56 bred heifers for $2,961 per head and young bred cows for over $2,800 per head at the OCA Replacement Female Sale. As the cow-calf sector has seen record profit margins there has been interest in genetic improvement from the female side.
Given some reports from the west, combined with feeder cattle prices, I have to think last year’s bred heifers were a bargain compared to what they should be worth now. Recent market commentary from Billings, Montana indicated that feeders are outbidding ranchers for heifers at auction in order to keep feedyard pens as full as possible.
Feed Availability and Quality: After the drought last year feed quantity was a great concern for many of the heavy cow areas of the state. In 2025 the greater concern is feed quality. With the wet spring and early summer, it has been a challenge to make hay in a timely fashion. It’s August 1 and there are still a few first cutting hay fields in SE Ohio being baled as we speak. Get your hay tested. A forage analysis will determine the level of supplementation needed to carry additional females through the winter.
If feed is limiting but there is still desire to expand the cow herd, it could be more cost effective to sell high value feeder heifers and purchase those bred females. By purchasing breds, rather than developing heifers,
managing herd nutrition is much simpler. Growing heifers need higher quality feed than mature cows, and should be managed separately to ensure a higher plane of nutrition.
Herd Dynamics: What is the average cow age of your herd? How many old cows do you have? Two questions that every cow-calf operator should know the answer to. Older cows are often some of the most productive cows in the herd, but there comes a time when her production plateaus and her body begins to wear down. Given the cull market, those older cows that have begun to lose a step are high value capital as things stand.
A third question to consider is what is your average cull rate? A 20 cow herd that culls three cows a year, has a 15% cull rate. On average, 15-20% will catch many of the cow herds in the U.S. Locally, with smaller herd sizes, 10% may be more accurate. Either way, the only way to grow a cow herd is to replace more females than you cull in a production year.
At some point this cow herd will expand as it has during the various cattle cycles over the past century. Whether it happens sooner or later, that remains to be seen.
Will we get to pre-COVID cow numbers? I don’t think so. Carcass weights have increased and unless packing economics dictate it, we aren’t going to make these fed cattle any smaller. Regardless, it is an exciting time to be in the cattle business and the fall marketing window looks to be one unlike any other we have ever seen.
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Pregnancy Testing Pays Off
By Dean Kreager, Extension Educator – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Licking County
With cull cow prices hitting record highs, this may be the time to pregnancy check and avoid overwintering open cows. For many, the breeding season has wrapped up and weaning time will be here soon. This is a time where a small investment in a pregnancy check can result in saving on winter feed, as well as a nice check for those cows that did not get pregnant.
Overwintering open cows is not typically a profitable venture. The largest expense coming out of your pocket is the value of feed needed to get the cattle through the winter. Let’s be on the conservative side and say your hay is worth $60 per round bale and each cow eats five bales through the winter, that is $300. This number could easily go up to $500 with a longer time on hay or a higher quality of hay fed. This does not count for all the other expenses involved with keeping cattle. With record high feeder calf prices, the loss caused by open cows does not hurt as bad, but it is still a loss.
On the other side of the coin is the value of cull cows which continue to set new records. That 1,400-pound cow at $1.60 a pound is now worth $2,240. Throw in the hay savings and you have over $2,500 income by culling now. That takes the sting out of purchasing some replacement females that are confirmed pregnant and can be selected to have a calf when you prefer.
Studies by the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NHAMS) have shown that only 20% of cow calf producers in the Eastern United States pregnancy check their cows. These studies have also shown open rates near 10% in many herds. If a person were to pregnancy check and find three open cows in the herd, they could potentially cull those, replace them with two bred cows and at the end of the next calving season have an additional $3,600 worth of calves to sell.
There are three popular methods for pregnancy checking beef cows. Rectal palpation, ultrasound, and blood testing. All just require one trip through the chute but there are differences that make some choices a better fit in some herds.
Palpation is the old standby technique. Many large animal veterinarians are very proficient with this procedure. Pregnancies can be diagnosed down to about 35 days by an experienced veterinarian. Fetal age can be determined by this method with good accuracy. The downside is that you will probably be paying a farm visit fee. If you only have a few cows to check this could be expensive, but if you have a nice group this fee is not much on a per cow basis.
Ultrasonography has continued to become more popular. Equipment has become more portable, and the prices have come down significantly over the years. As with standard palpation, an experienced technician is a must. Pregnancies can be diagnosed down to 20 days in some situations. Another advantage with ultrasonography is the ability of fetal sexing beginning at about 60 days of pregnancy. This method also provides the ability to accurately age fetuses. The disadvantage falls in the cost but for some the advantages outweigh the cost.
The final common method is blood testing for pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs). This method involves drawing a blood sample from the tail vein. Most producers can do this with minimal practice. Samples can be shipped at room temperature in specified blood tubes to a variety of labs around the country. Results are typically provided within a few days. Cows need to be at least 28 days post breeding and 73 days post calving. Accuracy is 99% on calling cows open and 95% on pregnant. The cost, including blood collection tubes and needle, is around $5 per sample plus shipping cost. There is even an at
home version of this test that has a cost of about $10 per cow and provides results in 20 minutes. The downside to this test is there is no ability to estimate fetal age or sex.
With costs of $5 to $20 for a pregnancy test it does not take long for pregnancy testing to earn money for a producer. For a 40-cow herd at $10 per cow the cost would be $400. If 10% of cows were open, there would be 4 cows that could be removed providing savings in hay for the winter of around $1,200. If proceeds from the culls were used to purchase two pregnant cows you could reduce that $1,200 hay savings to $600 but gain two feeder calves to sell the next year at an additional value of over $3,000. The value of pregnancy checking is too often overlooked.
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BILL TOM’S impact ON THE YOUNGER GENERATION CONTINUES ON
Story & Photos by Amy Beth Graves
Always a smile on his face and eager to help youths in the cattle industry is how Ryan Bowsher remembers Bill Tom.
“Bill Tom is one of the main reasons for where I’m at today. He really took me under his wing and helped me. He was always willing to talk and listen and was always such a friendly face,” said Ryan, who is one of the first recipients of the Bill Tom Memorial Scholarship named after Bill who died in late 2023.
Bill of Washington Court House was a leader within Ohio’s beef cattle industry. He served as beef director for the Ohio State Fair for 10 years, was Ohio Cattlemen’s vice president and on its board of directors and led several youthcentric beef industry programs, including OCA’s BEST program and the Ohio Beef Expo where he was vice chair. In 2024 Bill was posthumously awarded the Friend of the Expo Award for his dedication and contributions to the Expo’s success.
Many individual memorial contributions helped the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation establish two Bill Tom scholarships to benefit youth in the agriculture community as a way of continuing Bill’s passion for youth development and the future of the beef industry.
“One of Bill’s greatest passions was providing opportunities for beef industry youth to develop the necessary skills to become the next generation of successful agricultural leaders. I think Bill would be pleased with the outpouring of industry support that is making this happen through these scholarships. And I know our leadership is proud to be able to honor his memory in this way,” said Elizabeth Harsh, secretarytreasurer of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation.
Ryan can still remember the day
he met Bill at the Ohio State Fair during the commercial cattle show.
“‘Hey, do you have your Beef Quality Assurance certificate,’” Ryan recalls Bill asking him. When Ryan shook his head, saying he didn’t know what that was, Bill told him to follow him to his office. He sat him down in his office chair and guided him through the certification program, which emphasizes responsible cattle management practices.
“He basically told me that to sell to some packing plants I needed the Beef Quality Assurance certification. He was so busy at the state fair and had a lot going on but he took time out of his day and made it not feel like a burden for me to get the certification, which took a couple of hours,” Ryan said. “He just made it so easy, and I think it speaks a lot about who he was. He loved the youth in the beef industry and loved helping others. He’s really one of the reasons why I’m where I’m at today.”
Ryan, 21, grew up on a row crop and cow-calf operation in Van Wert County where his family raises Limousin and Angus cattle. He works full time for International Tank Service as a tank design specialist.
Ryan received $1,500 from the Bill Tom Memorial Success Grant, which he used as part of a down payment for 25 acres of farmland that he purchased with the help of a beginning farmer loan. The property is his first land purchase and less than half a mile from the family house. He plans to use the land for a cash crop, saying it has high quality soil.
Sydney Kleman, 21, of Putnam County is the recipient of the $1,500 Bill Tom Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to a graduating high school senior or college student seeking an agricultural degree. She is a senior at the University of Findlay
finishing a degree in animal science with a minor in business management. She was an OCA youth activities intern, helping coordinate the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show, assisting with youth activities at the BEST shows and creating social media posts for the BEST program.
Sydney used the scholarship money to help pay for her college education. Her goal is to find a career in agriculture, saying she’s passionate about the industry that she grew up in.
“I’m a diehard for the ag industry. It’s helped me to be a better person and give back to the industry by educating people in the community about how much agriculture affects them on a daily basis. Almost everything we do is backed by the ag industry and not a lot of people know that,” she said.
Sydney, who has been showing cattle since she was 9 years old, first met Bill at the state fair a couple of years ago when she won showmanship.
“He helped us get settled in and was always willing to help people with whatever they needed,” she said. “Bill was always focused on youth and their families and was a good inspiration of what others should be in the industry.”
Both Sydney and Ryan encouraged others to apply for the Bill Tom and other Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarships, saying it was an easy process.
“Scholarships like these are very important because they give opportunities for young people who are involved in the industry and are the future of agriculture. They’re an investment in young people,” Sydney said.
Ryan said he hopes someday to be as impactful with the next generation as Bill was for him. Currently, he’s chairman of the Ohio Beef Youth Council, a position that he said Bill inspired him to apply for.
“Honestly, I think if you ask somebody if they knew Bill Tom, they’d have a story to tell, too. The biggest thing for me was that first impression I got of him and it stuck true to me. I think that’s the biggest thing – that you’re genuine and authentic,” Ryan said.
Applications are due Oct. 31 for the Bill Tom scholarship and grant. To apply visit, www.ohiocattle.org.
Bill Tom Memorial Scholarship
One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior or college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year Ohio college or university seeking an agricultural degree.
Bill Tom Memorial Success Grant
One $1,500 success grant will be awarded to a young person returning to the farm. Funds can be used for purchasing farm equipment or cattle or to offset the cost of learning a trade skill such as diesel mechanics, welding school, artificial insemination, or embryo transfer classes. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors through 25 years of age.
Ryan Bowsher, 2024 Bill Tom Success Grant Recipient
Sydney Kleman, 2024 Bill Tom Memorial Scholarship Recipient
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CHEF ROCCO WHALEN TEAMS UP WITH OHIO BEEF COUNCIL
The Ohio Beef Council (OBC) recently partnered with Chef Rocco Whalen of Cleveland’s renowned Fahrenheit to spotlight the Eat Beef Ohio Passport program. Designed to encourage diners to explore Ohio restaurants and enjoy locally raised beef, the passport connects consumers with chefs and farmers while celebrating the state’s vibrant food scene.
Through the partnership, Chef Whalen showcased creative beef dishes and invited diners to join the passport experience, earning rewards while supporting Ohio’s beef community.
FRESH GRILLING INSPIRATION IN KROGER MEAT CASES
OBC is continuing its partnership with Kroger by featuring new grilling recipe pointof-sale materials at meat cases statewide. This season’s promotion highlights one of the top beef recipes for summer grilling, giving shoppers fresh inspiration right at the store. These limited materials are also available for meat markets and grocery stores in your area.
OHIO BEEF COUNCIL & ANNA GEST RECEIVE STATEWIDE EDUCATION HONOR
The Ohio Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (OATFACS) has honored Anna Gest, MS, RDN, LD, and the Ohio Beef Council with the Champion for Family and Consumer Sciences Education Award. This recognition highlights outstanding support for FCS programs that prepare students with nutrition, food, and life skills. Through initiatives like the Beef in the Classroom Grant Program, curriculum development, and hands-on learning opportunities, the Ohio Beef Council has equipped educators with tools to inspire students and connect them with Ohio’s agricultural community.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL MADE EASY WITH BEEF MEATBALL MEAL IDEAS
It’s a busy time of year, and OBC and the Beef Checkoff are here to help make mealtimes simple. The new Meatball Meal Ideas video series features quick, budgetfriendly recipes that use beef meatballs as the star ingredient, paired with affordable pantry staples for easy weeknight dinners the whole family will enjoy. Each recipe is part of a flexible meal plan that also includes a ready-to-use shopping list to save you time at the store. Find the full plan at ohiobeef.org.
BEEF AT THE OHIO STATE FAIR
Fairgoers enjoyed learning about beef and discovering new recipes while earning points on their Eat Beef Ohio Passport by checking in at both Steak Barn locations during the Ohio State Fair. Don’t miss out—get your passport today at ohiobeef.org/ eatbeefohio and collect points through September for a chance to win a delicious beef-filled grand prize!
The Ohio Beef Council and the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board are responsible for developing programs that increase the demand for beef. For more information, contact Ohio Beef Council staff Kelly
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Ohio’s beef industry was proudly showcased at this year’s Ohio State Fair through interactive and educational displays in both the Little Farmers exhibit and the Voinovich Livestock Center.
Fairgoers picked up recipes and cooking tips, while Eat Beef Passport holders checked in at two beef-focused locations on the fairgrounds. OBC board members also highlighted beef’s versatility by serving beef tenderloin at the Ohio Agricultural Council Hall of Fame Breakfast.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVES
REMARKABLE
SUCCESS AT CELEBRITY STEER SHOW, RAISING OVER $322,000 FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
The 5th annual RMHC Celebrity Steer Show, hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Central Ohio, the Ohio Cattleman’s Association, the Ohio State Fair, and Telhio Credit Union, raised $322,000 for RMHC, making it the biggest year yet. At $90,000 more than last year, this outstanding number truly demonstrates the generosity and support of Ohio’s agricultural community.
The RMHC Celebrity Steer Show is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of agriculture, community, and the bright futures of youth. The event highlights the important work of RMHC, which provides a home-awayfrom-home for families with children undergoing medical treatment at nearby hospitals. The Columbus Ronald McDonald House is the largest in the world, and serves nearly 5,000 families each year. The event also highlights the Ohio State 4-H program members who share their expertise and knowledge gained through the Ohio 4-H Youth Development program.
Dee Anders, CEO and Executive Director of the Columbus RMHC chapter, expressed her gratitude saying, “The Celebrity Steer Show is an incredibly meaningful event for us. We are deeply grateful for this year’s overwhelming support from 4-H families, business leaders, media, sponsors, donors, and attendees.” She added, “The funds raised will profoundly impact our charity, enabling us to provide more than 30,000
nights of rest for families with critically ill children.”
This annual fundraiser featured 11 teams, each consisting of a local business leader, a media partner, and an experienced Ohio 4-H youth with their steer. Each participant donated their time and expertise to raise funds and compete for awards. The 4-H members who showcased their steers represented a diverse range of counties and programs, including Ashland, Coshocton, Fayette, Fulton, Hancock, Highland, Morrow, Muskingum, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wayne Counties. The award winners were:
• Grand Champion: Banking on Alvin, presented by Telhio Credit Union, team consisting of Derrick Bailey, CEO of Telhio; 4-H member Taylor Sherman, Morrow County; and Zoe Kent, Kent Farms.
• Best Steer: Gunning for the Goal, presented by Boyert-Core Show Cattle, team consisting of Mike Boyert, co-owner of Boyert-Core Show Cattle; 4-H member Jaycee Reed, Wayne County; and Emyle Taylor, 103.9 The Maverick.
• Showmanship Award: Team Udderly Awesome, presented by Select Sires, Inc. team consisting of Dave Thorbahn, president and CEO of Select Sires; 4-H member Tavin Warner, Sandusky County; Tess, 99.7 The Blitz; and Matt Barnes, NBC4.
• Best Dressed: Gucci’s Haute Herd, presented by Cardinal Health, team consisting of Adam Zaller, VP HR Services and Learning at Cardinal Health; 4-H member Bailey-Lynn Jennings/Armstrong, Fulton County; and Gabrielle Phifer, NBC4.
• People’s Choice: Team Partners for Ohio Agriculture, team consisting of Devin Fuhrman, Chief Agriculture & Sponsor Relations Officer at Nationwide; 4-H member Jacoby Lapp, Coshocton County; and Brianna Smith, Ohio’s Country Journal.
• 4-H Champion: Bryson Dean, Fayette County.
• Social Steer: Tavin Warner and his market heifer Patsy, Sandusky County.
The event culminated in a “sale” where all proceeds from bids went directly to RMHC of Central Ohio. This allowed participants and attendees to contribute without the actual transfer of livestock. In its five years, the show has raised over one million dollars for the Ronald McDonald House, helping families undergoing difficult circumstances. For more information about the RMHC Celebrity Steer Show, go to rmhc-centralohio.org/ celebrity-steer-show.
4-H Champion Bryson Dean
Best Steer Gunning for the Goal
Showmanship Award Udderly Awesome
Best Dressed Gucci’s Haute Herd
RAPPOLD HIRED AS MANAGER OF YOUTH EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announces the hiring of a new staff member. Kristen Rappold of Pleasant Hill, Ohio was recently named the Manager of Youth Education and Development Programs for the OCA and Ohio Beef Council.
Rappold’s responsibilities include management of the OCA BEST youth development program and its associated divisions, the Buckeye Breeders Series and Stockmanship educational contests. She will also collaborate to assist others in telling the beef story and enhancing beef’s image through youth curriculum development and project management within the new Ohio Beef Youth Council.
Rappold is a 2022 graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Career and Technical Education. Since graduation, she has been an Agriscience Education Instructor and FFA Advisor, as well as an Agricultural and Natural Resources County Educator for Purdue Extension.
The youth education position, funded by the beef checkoff and OCA, is responsible for creating educational opportunities for youth beyond the show ring. The council involves youth of all ages and backgrounds, representing every industry segment and level of experience. Participants will develop leadership skills to enhance their education, build career pathways, and positively influence their communities.
REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE CONSIGNMENTS DUE OCT. 1
The 2025 date for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) 13th annual Replacement Female Sale will be Friday evening, Nov. 28. The sale will be held at the Muskingum Livestock Auction Co. in Zanesville, Ohio and will begin at 6:00 p.m.
The 2025 edition of OCA Replacement Female Sale will provide an opportunity for both buyers and sellers to meet the need for quality replacements in the state. Consignments may include cow-calf pairs, bred cows and bred heifers. Females must be under the age of five as of January 1, 2026, and may be of registered or commercial background. Bred females must be bred to a bull with known EPD’s and calves at side of cows must be sired by a bull with known EPD’s. Pregnancy status must be verified by an accredited veterinarian through traditional palpation, ultrasound or by blood testing through a professional laboratory. Analysis must be performed within 30 days of sale. Consignments will also be fulfilling of specific health requirements.
Young, high-quality cattle backed by solid genetics are in demand with potential buyers. Yearling heifers bred artificially to proven calving ease sires are very marketable. A shorter breeding season that results in a tighter calving window has also proven to be popular with potential buyers. As we think about that tight breeding season, consider those January through early May calving females as potential consignments and breeding pieces that will fit calving windows for many Ohio producers. In previous years females bred for March and April calves have been towards the top of the sale.
Evaluate the body condition of potential sale animals and make nutritional adjustments to the animal’s diet in anticipation of a late November sale date. Body Condition Scores in the 5-6 range on a 9-point scale at sale time is a good goal to strive to achieve. Additional considerations when evaluating females and making breeding decisions include udder conformation, temperament and feet and legs.
At the 2024 sale, buyers evaluated 81 lots of bred heifers, bred cows, and cow-calf pairs at the auction. The sale included 54 lots of bred heifers that averaged $2,961, 3 cow-calf pairs sold for $3,333, and 24 lots of bred cows that averaged $2,804. One open cow sold for $1,250. The 82 total lots grossed $238,250 for an overall average of $2,905. The females sold to buyers from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Sales prices were higher year over year driven by current cattle prices and the quality of the females offered, as the 2024 sale represented a $458 per head price increase over the 2023 sale. Demand was very strong for quality females as 72 lots sold for at least $2,500 and 34 of those sold for $3,000 or greater.
Sale consignments are due to the OCA by Oct. 1, 2025. Sale information can be obtained at 614-873-6736 or www.ohiocattle.org. If you have questions contact Garth Ruff, 740-651-7140 or ruff.72@osu.edu or the OCA office, 614-873-6736 or cattle@ ohiocattle.org.
Kristen Rappold, Pleasant Hill, Manager of Youth Education & Development Programs
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INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and the Ohio Beef Council will be welcoming four interns for the Spring 2026 semester, beginning in Jan. and continuing through the latter part of April depending on the position. These interns will get to work behind the scenes at the Ohio Beef Expo along with many other opportunities. Each internship will require approximately 20 hours per week and is flexible based upon academic course schedules.
Interns will receive a scholarship based on availability during the duration of the internship. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Attn: Internship, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040 or by email to cattle@ohiocattle.org prior to Oct. 1. For more information call 614-873-6736 or visit ohiocattle.org
Public Relations Intern
The public relations internship is ideal for the student who wants to refine their communication skills. This intern will be responsible for the Annual Meeting & Banquet and Ohio Beef Expo press releases both prior to and
after the events. The candidate will also assist with the production of the Ohio Cattleman magazine. The candidate will help facilitate various association activities and industry events while providing opportunities to learn more about event photography and social media.
Member Services Intern
Members are the heart of the OCA. The Member Services intern’s responsibilities will focus on coordinating OCA’s membership campaigns. This intern will provide support to Ohio Young Cattlemen’s programs and membership updates and newsletters. Additionally, this intern will work with industry leaders while helping coordinate the Cattlemen at the Capitol event at the Ohio Statehouse and the membership booth in the Ohio Beef Expo trade show.
Youth Activities Intern
Help foster the next generation of industry leaders in this position focusing on coordinating the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show including fundraising and show management. This position will work closely with the Beef Exhibitor
Show Total (BEST) Program. The candidate will also assist with other various association activities and industry events
Beef Improvement Intern
Herd improvement is crucial to the Ohio beef industry. The Beef Improvement intern’s responsibilities include the organization of Ohio Beef Expo’s breed shows and sales and the Genetic Pathway. The intern will help coordinate and execute producer education programs such as Beef 509/510 and Beef Quality Assurance. The candidate will assist with other various association activities and industry events.
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Results & Highlights
Top 5 Breeding Heifers
Grand Champion Heifer
Champion Maine Anjou
Brextyn Grabiel, Morrow County
Reserve Champion Heifer
Champion Chianina
Karlie Kennedy, Adams County
Third Overall Heifer Champion % Simmental
Kate Liggett, Tuscarawas County
Fourth Overall Heifer Champion AOB
Rees Toler, Gallia County
Fifth Overall Heifer Champion Limousin D’lelah Laber, Highland County
Junior Show Heifer Champions
Champion
Gelbvieh Heifer
Lexi Rittenhouse, Clark County
Reserve Champion
Gelbvieh Heifer
Callee Dagger, Champaign County
Champion
Gelbvieh Bred & Owned Heifer
Lexi Rittenhouse, Clark County
Reserve Champion
Gelbvieh Bred & Owned Heifer
Caden Wagner, Muskingum County
Champion
ChiAngus Heifer
Emma Yochum, Highland County
Reserve Champion
ChiAngus Heifer
Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Reserve Champion
Chianina Heifer
Addison Fennig, Mercer County
Champion Chianina Bred & Owned Heifer
Brayden Cummings, Highland County
Reserve Champion
Charolais Heifer
Macie Miller, Fairfield County
Champion Charolais Bred & Owned Heifer
Sydney Leasure, Monroe County
Champion
Angus Heifer
Ceciila Mursinna, Clermont County
Champion
Charolais Heifer
Carly Sanders, Highland County
Champion
Hereford Heifer
Delaney Chester, Warren County
Reserve Champion
Hereford Heifer
Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County
Champion
Hereford Bred & Owned Heifer
Delaney Chester, Warren County
Champion Angus Bred & Owned Heifer
Karlee Kasler, Athens County
Reserve Champion Angus Bred & Owned Heifer
Carly Sanders, Highland County
Reserve Champion
Angus Heifer
Logan Davis, Gallia County
Champion
ChiAngus Bred & Owned Heifer
Emma Yochum, Highland County
Reserve Champion
ChiAngus Bred & Owned Heifer
Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Champion Shorthorn
Bred & Owned Heifer
Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bred & Owned Heifer
Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County
Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer
Karlie Kennedy, Adams County
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer Chance Holley, Wood County
Reserve Champion MaineTainer
Bred & Owned Hefier
Maximus Krempasky, Clark County
Champion Shorthorn Heifer
Bristol Bates, Muskingum County
Reserve Champion
Shorthorn Heifer
Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Bred & Owned Heifer
Masen Jolliff, Hardin County
Champion MaineTainer Heifer
Cecilia Mursinna, Clermont County
Reserve Champion
Maine Angus Heifer
McKenna Miller, Fairfield County
Champion Maine Angus Bred & Owned Heifer
McKenna Miller, Fairfield County
Reserve Champion Maine Anjou Bred & Owned Heifer
Mackenzie Bromley, Muskingum County
Champion Maine Angus Heifer Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
Reserve Champion
Hereford Bred & Owned Heifer
Delaney Chester, Warren County
Champion Maine Anjou
Bred & Owned Heifer
Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County
Champion Limousin Bred & Owned Heifer
D’lelah Laber, Highland County
Reserve Champion
Maine Anjou Heifer Blake Herdman, Highland County
Reserve Champion
Limousin Heifer
Emma Grafft, Butler County
Reserve Champion
MaineTainer Heifer
Rees Toler, Gallia County
Champion MaineTainer
Bred & Owned Heifer
Brody Bolen, Ashland County
Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Champion
Bred & Owned Heifer
Kennedy Hamilton, Highland County
Champion % Simmental Bred & Owned Heifer
Darby Ayars, Champaign County Reserve
Madison Young, Belmont County
Kalli
Kennley Siegrist, Mercer County Champion
Blake Osborn, Highland County
Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County Champion Simmental Heifer
Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County Reserve Champion
Simmental Heifer
Garrett Bihl, Fayette County
Ashton Burkhard, Highland County
Reserve Champion AOB
Bred & Owned Heifer
Blaine Evans, Tuscarawas County
Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County
Lilly Owen, WIlliams County
Open Show Champions
Champion
Chianina Bull
Annaleigh Pohlman, Allen County
Chianina Premier Exhibitor Reagan Beneker, Butler County
Chianina Premier Breeder Winegardner Show Cattle
Charolais Premier Exhibitor
Sydney Leasure, Monroe County
Charolais Premier Breeder CAL R Pyror Woodbine
Reserve Champion
Charolais Heifer
Sydney Leasure, Monroe County
Champion
Charolais Bull
Macie Miller, Fairfield County
Angus Premier Breeders Kingsway Angus
Champion Charolais Heifer
Carly Sanders, Highland County
Champion
Angus Heifer
McCoy Goff, Muskingum County
Angus Premier Exhibitor Davis Farms - Margaret & Logan
Champion
Angus Bull
Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County
Reserve Champion
Angus Bull Brody Bolen, Ashland County
Reserve Champion
Angus Heifer
Cecilia Mursinna, Clermont County
Champion
Chianina Heifer
James Myers, Licking County
Reserve Champion
Chianina Heifer
Whitney Emmerling, Clark County
Champion
ChiAngus Heifer
Emma Yochum, Highland County
Reserve Champion
ChiAngus Heifer
Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
ChiAngus Premier Exhibitor & Breeder
Emma Yochum, Highland County
Champion
Gelbvieh Heifer Hailey Cornett, Highland County No photo available
Limousin Premier Exhibior
Laber Family, Highland County
Limousin Premier Breeder Edwards Land & Cattle
Reserve Champion
Hereford Bull
Delaney Chester, Warren County
Hereford Premier Exhibitor
Delaney Chester, Warren County
Reserve Champion
Hereford Heifer
Piper Seiss, Thurmont, MD
Champion Hereford Bull
Corey Wilson, Columbiana County
Gelbvieh Premier Breeder Knicely Family, Muskingum County
Gelbvieh Premier Exhibitor
Knicely Family, Muskingum County
Champion
Gelbvieh Bull
Tim Sheeley, Highland County
Reserve Champion
Gelbvieh Bull Lexi Rittenhouse, Clark County
Reserve Champion
Gelbvieh Heifer
Caden Wagner, Muskingum County
Hereford Premier Breeder Morgan Love, Fairfield County
Champion
Limousin Bull
Cozzens Farms, Muskingum County
Reserve Champion
Gelbvieh Cow/ Calf Pair
Caden Wagner, Muskingum County
Reserve Champion
Hereford Cow/ Calf Pair
Corey Wilson, Columbiana County
Champion
Gelbvieh Cow/ Calf Pair
Lexi Rittenhouse, Clark County
Champion
Hereford Heifer
Delaney Chester, Warren County
Champion
Hereford Cow/Calf Pair
Nathan Liston, Medina County
Champion
Limousin Heifer
Guerney Limousin, Seneca County
Reserve Champion
Limousin Heifer
Emma Grafft, Butler County
Mini Hereford Steer
Hayden Lloyd, Wayne County
Reserve Champion
Mini Hereford Steer
Isabel Hiles, Madison County Champion
Mini Hereford Bull Jacob Hiles, Madison County
MaineTainer Premier Breeder Watson Family Show Cattle, Champaign County
Champion Mini Hereford Heifer
4 Wiley Farm, Knox County
Reserve Champion
Mini Hereford Heifer
Gracie Goodwin, Clinton County
MaineTainer Bull
Nicholas Vidovich, Pickaway County
Champion
MaineTainer Heifer
Cecilia Mursinna, Clermont County
Reserve Champion
MaineTainer Heifer
Brody Bolen, Ashland County
MaineAngus Premier Breeder Oaklyn Plamp, Mitchell, SD Champion
MaineAngus Heifer
Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
Champion
MaineAngus Bull Madison Young, Belmont County
MaineAngus Premier Exhibitor
Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
Reserve Champion
MaineAngus Heifer
McKenna Miller, Fairfield County
Champion
Maine Anjou Bull
Eric Dunfee, Belmont County
Maine Anjou Premier Exhibitor
Brextyn Grabiel, Morrow County
Maine Anjou Premier Breeder
Hannah Schaub, Auglaize County
Reserve Champion
Maine Anjou Heifer
Blake Herdman, Highland County
Champion
Maine Anjou Heifer
Brextyn Grabiel, Morrow County
MaineTainer Premier Exhibitor
Shelton Family, Highland Coutnty
Santa Gertrudis Heifer
Tripp Nicholas, Blooming Grove, TX Reserve Champion
Santa Gertrudis Heifer
Pitchford Cattle Co, Eustace, TX
Turner Shorthorns, Perry County
Reserve Champion
Shorthorn Bull
Cedar Lane Farm, Greene County
Shorthorn Premier Exhibitor & Breeder
Cedar Lane Farm, Greene County Champion
Shorthorn Bull
Brent Workman, Belmont County
Santa Gertrudis
Premier Breeder Caroline & Erin Daniel
Champion
Shorthorn Heifer
Bristol Bates, Muskingum County
Santa Gertrudis
Premier Exhibtor
Pitchford Cattle Co, Eustace, TX
Reserve Champion
Shorthorn Heifer
Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County
Champion
Santa Gertrudis Bull
Pitchford Cattle Co, Eustace, TX
Reserve Champion
Santa Gertrudis Bull
Thomas Benfield, Statesville, NC
Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County
Mini Hereford Premier Exhibitor & Breeder
Hiles Family, Madison County
Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Hailey Cornett, Highland County
AOB
Exhibitor
Rees Toler, Gallia County
AOB Premier Breeder Jones Show Cattle, Allen County
%
Exhibitor
John Ferguson, Ashtabula County
Avery & Madison Young, Belmont County
Rees Toler, Gallia County
John Ferguson, Ashtabula County
Kate Liggett, Tuscarawas County
Simmental Premier Breeder Maplecrest Farms, Highland County
Bella Wildermuth, Licking County
Simmental
Exhibitor
John Ferguson, Ashtabula County
Kaydence Connolly, Champaign County
Bella Wildermuth, Licking County
Ashtabula County
Garrett Bihl, Fayette County
Top 10 Market Animals
Grand Champion Market Animal Champion Division IV Crossbred
Reserve Overall Market Animal Reserve Division IV Crossbred
Third Overall Market Animal Champion Division II Crossbred
Annistyn Oszust, Tuscarawas County
Lilly Owen, WIlliams County
Fourth Overall Market Animal Reserve Division II Crossbred Beckett Winegardner, Allen County
Fifth Overall Market Animal Champion Division III Crossbred
Rylee Mullen, Coshocton County
Sixth Overall Market Animal Champion Chianina Karlie Kennedy, Adams County
Seventh Overall Market Animal Champion Division V Crossbred Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Eighth Overall Market Animal Reserve Chianina Bryson Jones, Allen County
Ninth Overall Market Animal Champion Maine Anjou Danner White, Ashland County
Tenth Overall Market Animal Reserve Division V Crossbred Marissa Graham , Licking County
Essie McGuire, Champaign County
Market Animals Champions
Champion
Angus Steer
Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
Reserve Champion
Angus Steer Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County
Champion Charolais Steer
Easton McClure, Marion County
Reserve Champion
Charolais Steer
Khloe Parcels, Champagin County
Champion Hereford Steer
Kelli Brenner, Stark County
Reserve Champion
Hereford Steer
Grady Langenderfer, Fulton County
Reserve Champion Maine Anjou Steer
Tavin Warner, Sandusky County
Champion Shorthorn Steer Gavin Richards, Wood County
Reserve Champion
Shorthorn Steer
Kennadie Porter, Muskingum County
Champion ShorthornPlus Steer
Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Reserve Champion
ShorthornPlus
Cooper Hetrick, Sandusky County
Champion Simmental Steer Maximus Krempasky, Clark County
Reserve Champion
Simmental Steer
Ella Grimwood, Ashland County Champion
Sydney Skinner, Washington County Reserve Champion
Luke Fulton, Miami County
Champion
Divison I Steer
Corynne Kinney, Huron County
Rees Toler, Gallia County
Wyatt Binckley, Licking County
Breeding Showmanship - Session 1
12 year-old division pictured from
Muskingum County; 6th, Kaitlynn Baker, Wayne County; 7th, Paige Atkins, Muskingum County; 8th, Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County; 9th, Abigail Gentis, Champaign County; 10th, Zane Zweifel, Sandusky County
Overall Showman
8-9 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Ben David Mears, Preble County; Reserve, Camille Kemmerer, Fairfield County; 3rd, McCoy Goff, Muskingum County; 4th, Gabriella Habig, Monroe County; 5th, Nathan Liston, Medina County; 6th, Karlee Kasler, Athens County; 7th, Kamryn Summerfield, Muskingum County; 8th, Piper Heil, Muskingum County; 9th, Emily Jones, Licking County
10 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Brooklyn Berry, Licking County; Reserve, Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County; 3rd, Avery Heimerl, Licking County; 4th, Coy Ellington, Stark County; 5th, Grant Grimes, Adams County; 6th, Jase Vanhorn, Morgan County; 7th, Tripp Ostgaard, Licking County
11 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Presley McQueen, Brown County; Reserve, Mya Siegrist, Mercer County; 3rd, Tori Moffit, Greene County; 4th, Hayden Coffman, Guernsey; 5th, Wyatt Anders, Greene County; 6th, Avery Young, Belmont County; 7th, Kinsley Knowlton, Monroe County; 8th, Evelyn Johnson, Stark County; 9th, William Vanhorn, Morgan County; 10th, Kurtis Evoniuk, Greene County
left to right: Champion, Naomi Fennig, Mercer County; Reserve, Kalli Atterholt, Ashland County; 3rd, Brody Bolen, Ashland County; 4th, Brooklynn Warner, Belmont County; 5th, Harper Motts, Stark County; 6th, Harper Bennett, Seneca County; 7th, Carrie Gahler, Ottawa County; 8th, Luke C Smith, Portage County
13 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Peyton Cooksey, Pickaway County; Reserve, Wyatt Luallen, Muskingum County; 3rd, Madison Young, Belmont County; 4th, Kayla Ayers, Muskingum County; 5th, Hailey Grieves, Guernsey County; 6th, Evlyana Burwell, Guernsey County; 7th, Riley Evoniuk, Greene County; 8th, Natalie Liston, Medina County
14 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Logan Davis, Gallia County; Reserve, Jillian Johnson, Stark County; 3rd, Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County; 4th, Ava Calderone, Licking County; 5th, Kalin Schrader, Putnam County; 6th, Audrey Motts, Stark County; 7th, Piper Shepard, Henry County; 8th, Abby Wolbaugh, Wayne County; 9th, Alayna Grafft, Butler County; 10th, Layton immel, Tuscarawas County
15 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Wyatt King, Seneca County; Reserve, Hailey Cornett, Highland County; 3rd, Kennley Siegrist, Mercer County; 4th, Ella Reed, Perry County; 5th, Garrett Luallen,
16 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Kylie Holman, Licking County; Reserve, Lance Brinksneader, Darke County; 3rd, Porter Beck, Morrow County; 4th, Sam Stoughton, Madison County; 5th, Margaret Davis, Gallia County; 6th, Peyton Coffman, Guernsey County; 7th, Landry Seedorf, Wood County; 8th, Tessa Meyer, Putnam County; 9th, Gaige Hall, Pickaway County; 10th, Alayna Biehl, Washington County
17 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Sadie Moore, Fairfield County; Reserve, Delaney Chester, Warren County; 3rd, Gus Wilt, Fayette County; 4th, Kate Liggett, Tuscarawas County; 5th, Lane Rizor, Morrow County; 6th, Emma Lewis, Medina County; 7th, Blake Hauswirth, Ross County; 8th, Madelynn Baney, Stark County
18 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Owen Fennig, Mercer County; Reserve, Cecilia Mursinna, Warren County; 3rd, Owen Seedorf, Wood County; 4th, Darby Ayars, Union County; 5th, Antionette Grimes, Adams County; 6th, Morgan Love, Fairfield County; 7th, Cowen McKelvey, Wayne County; 8th, Colten Worden, Crawford County
Breeding Showmanship - Session 2
12 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, D’lelah Laber, Highland County; Reserve, Bristol Bates, Muskingum County; 3rd, Brody Bolen, Ashland County; 4th, Naomi Fennig, Mercer County; 5th, Hannah Yingst, Shelby County; 6th, Jillian Brown, Monroe County; 7th, Blake Osborn, Highland County; 8th, Annaleigh Pohlman, Allen County; 9th, McKenna Miller, Fairfield County; 10th, Ava Dagger, Champaign County
year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Lucy Cole, Logan County; Reserve, Brailee Hauswirth, Ross County; 3rd, Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County; 4th, Vivian Gibbs, Sandusky County; 5th, Joshua Blakeman, Jackson County; 6th, Brady Evans, Tuscarawas County; 7th, Masen Jolliff, Hardin County; 8th, Harrison Sutphen, Muskingum County; 9th, Hailey Cornett, Highland County
year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Avery Sautter, Sandusky County; Reserve, Landon Moore, Fairfield County; 3rd, Emma Helsinger, Preble County; 4th, Blaine Evans, Tuscarawas County; 5th, Brayden Cummings, Highland County; 6th, Emma Cole, Logan County; 7th, Mackenzie Bromley, Muskingum County; 8th, Braydon Burkard, Highland County; 9th, Jackson Knicely, Muskingum County; 10th, Lilly Knicely, Muskingum County
year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County; Reserve, Whitney Emmerling, Clark County; 3rd, Natalee Eichorn, Morrow County; 4th, Peyton Coffman, Guernsey County; 5th, Rees Toler, Gallia County; 6th, Morgan Neill, Huron County; 7th, Brooke Knicely, Muskingum County; 8th, Barrett Evans, Tuscarawas County; 9th, Luke Stow, Wood County; 10th, Breanne Workman, Geauga County
8-9 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Kiera Moore, Ottawa County; Reserve, Dawsyn Bolen, Ashland County; 3rd, Ellie Montgomery, Gallia County; 4th, Kennedy Hamilton, Highland County; 5th, Kezlee Carson, Licking County; 6th, Raylee Cozzens, Muskingum County
10 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Madison Fisher, Perry County; Reserve, Addison Fennig, Mercer County; 3rd, Benson Wright, Coshocton County; 4th, Caleb Menzie, Guernsey County; 5th, Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County; 6th, Austin Bohrer, Highland County; 7th, Macie Miller, Fairfield County; 8th, Patton Laber, Highland County
11 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County; Reserve, Caroline Rinkes, Jefferson County; 3rd, Hayden Coffman, Guernsey County; 4th, Campbell Shepard, Henry County; 5th, Molly Shelton, Athens County; 6th, Gracelynn Tarbert, Fairfield County; 7th, Quinn Ervin, Vinton County; 8th, Christian Cummings, Highland County; 9th, Callee Dagger, Champaign County; 10th, Ashton Burkard, Highland County
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14 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Tanner Butcher, Hardin County; Reserve, Macy Stanley, Ross County; 3rd, Jorja Morgan, Gallia County; 4th, Josie Shane, Miami County; 5th, Logan Brinksneader, Darke County; 6th, Addison Jordan, Marion County; 7th, Brianna Foxx, Highland County; 8th, Ellanor Tarbert, Fairfield County; 9th, Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County; 10th, Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
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17 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Brade Wright, Perry County; Reserve, Carly Sanders, Highland County; 3rd, Ella Pietranton, Belmont County; 4th, Marissa Graham, Licking County; 5th, Emma Yochum, Highland County; 6th, Tucker Shepard, Henry County; 7th, Copper Hetrick, Sandusky County; 8th, Ashton Bain, Highland County; 9th, Cameron Burkard, Highland County; 10th, Cooper Hunt, Darke County
18 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Caylee Sager, Fulton County; Reserve, Colton Beck, Morrow County; 3rd, Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County; 4th, Blake Herdman, Highland County; 5th, Logan Schroeder, Defiance County; 6th, Emma Grafft, Butler County
Market Showmanship
year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Annistyn Oszust, Tuscarawas County; Reserve, Colby Hoffman, Wyandot County; 3rd, Danner White, Ashland; 4th, Anslie Cockerell, Hardin County; 5th,
division pictured from left to right: Champion, Kendall Bishop, Clark County; Reserve, Wyatt King, Wyandot County; 3rd, Sydney Skinner, Washington County; 4th, Hudson Miller, Portage County; 5th, Jaycee Reed, Wayne County; 6th, Mallory Kendle, Wayne County; 7th Cooper Phelps, Union County; 8th, Hailey Cornett, Highland County; 9th Hope Brodman, Wyandot County
8-9 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Karson Butcher, Knox County; Reserve, Catie Kramer, Hancock County; 3rd, Adalee Printz, Darke County; 4th, CJ Reed, Wayne County
10 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Rylee Mullen, Coshocton County; Reserve, Bristol McDowell, Wood County; 3rd, Case White, Ashland County; 4th, Austin Bohrer, Highland County, 5th, Paisley McIntire, Delaware County; 6th, Kinsley Hoffman, Wayndot County; 7th, Briggs Bihl, Fayette County; 8th, Kendra Light, Hancock County
11 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Ella Grimwood, Ashland County; Reserve, Beau Pickering, Lorain County; 3rd, Grady Langenderfer, Fulton County; 4th, Beckett Winegardner, Allen County; 5th, Lelah Carpenter, Williams County; 6th, Kinley Brown, Perry County; 7th, Caroline Rinkes, Jefferson County; 8th, Taylor Sherman, Morrow County; 9th, John Paul Brodman,Wyandot County
13 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Garrett Reusch, Medina County; Reserve, Chase Wharton, Wayne County; 3rd, Reid Bishop, Clark County; 4th, Tavin Warner, Sandusky County; 5th, Colton Fannin, Fayette County; 6th, Claire Kramer, Hancock County; 7th, Corynne Kinney, Huron County; 8th, Easton McClure, Marion County; 9th, Lilly Owen, Williams County; 10th, Stella Koehler, Fairfield County
14 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Grace Sautter, Wood County; Reserve, Logan Brinksneader, Darke County; 3rd, Peyton Pickering, Lorain County; 4th, Gavin Richards, Wood County; 5th, Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County, 6th, Elawna Mohler, Perry County, 7th, Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County; 8th, Grace Siegrist, Mercer County; 9th, Mason Harder, Sandusky County
15 year-old
16 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Aubree Wood, Sandusky County; Reserve, Rees Toler, Gallia County; 3rd, Olivia Jones, Allen County; 4th, Morgan Neill, Huron County; 5th, Grace Tuttle, Clark County; 6th, Khloe Parcels, Champaign County; 7th, Madisyn Brandt, Tuscarawas County; 8th, Luke Fulton, Miami County; 9th, Kylie Searson, Hardin County; 10th, Mason Rickle, Wyandot County
17 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Lane Robinson, Noble County; Reserve, Essie McGuire, Champaign County, 3rd, Marissa Graham, Licking County, 4th, Camdyn Burns, Union County; 5th, Lainey Schlabach, Holmes County; 6th, Riley Schindler, Defiance County, 7th, Wyatt Osborn, Highland County, 8th, Taylor Barton, Clinton County, 9th, Ashton Bain, Highland County, 10th,Cole Kleman, Putnam County
18 year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Kya Csapo, Wayne County; Reserve, Tatumn Poff, Geauga County; 3rd, Taylor Poff, Geauga County; 4th, Noah Lang, Wood County, 5th, Logan Schroeder, Defiance County; 6th, Wyatt Binckley, Licking County; 7th Maximus Krempasky, Clark County, 8th, Caylee Sager, Fulton County; 9th, Elizabeth Bok, Defiance County, 10th, Hayden Smith, Holmes County
Outstanding Breeding Exhibitors
Skillathon Winners Age Division Winners
8-9-Year-Old - Camille Kemmerer, Fairfield County
10-Year-Old - Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
11-Year-Old - Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
12-Year-Old - Blake Osborn, Highland County
13-Year-Old - Landon Moore, Fairfield County
14-Year-Old - Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
15-Year-Old - Hailey Cornett, Highland County
16-Year-Old - Sydney Shelton, Highland County
17-Year-Old - Sadie Moore, Fairfield County
18-Year-Old - Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Top 10 Overall Breeding Exhibitors
First Place OBE - Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
Second Place OBE - Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
Third Place OBE - Sadie Moore, Fairfield County
Fourth Place OBE - Hailey Cornett, Highland County
Fifth Place OBE - Camille Kemmerer, Fairfield County
Sixth Place OBE - Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Seventh Place OBE - Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County
Eighth Place OBE - Owen Fennig, Mercer County
Ninth Place OBE - Landon Moore, Fairfield County
Tenth Place OBE - Logan Davis, Gallia County
8-9-Year-Old - Camille Kemmerer, Fairfield County
10-Year-Old - Brooklyn Berry, Licking County
11-Year-Old - Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County
12-Year-Old - Brody Bolen, Ashland County
13-Year-Old - Landon Moore, Fairfield County
14-Year-Old - Logan Davis, Gallia County
15-Year-Old - Hailey Cornett, Highland County
16-Year-Old - Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County
17-Year-Old - Sadie Moore, Fairfield County
18-Year-Old - Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County
Outstanding Market Exhibitors
Skillathon Winners Record Book Winners
8-9-Year-Old - Emme Wenner, Delaware County
10-Year-Old - Case White, Ashland County
11-Year-Old - Jordan Hartschuh, Crawford County
12-Year-Old - Blake Osborn, Highland County
13-Year-Old - Gracie Weber, Fairfield County
14-Year-Old - Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
15-Year-Old - Hudson Miller, Portage County
16-Year-Old - Morgan Neill, Huron County
17-Year-Old - Syndey Stirm, Marion County
18-Year-Old - Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Age Division Winners
8-9-Year-Old - Karson Butcher, Knox County
10-Year-Old - Rylee Mullen, Coshocton County
11-Year-Old - Grady Langenderfer, Fulton County
12-Year-Old - Danner White, Ashland County
13-Year-Old - Easton McClure, Marion County
14-Year-Old - Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
15-Year-Old - Hudson Miller, Portage County
16-Year-Old - Morgan Neill, Huron County
17-Year-Old - Marissa Graham, Licking County
18-Year-Old - Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
8-9-Year-Old - Kennedy Hamilton, Highland County
10-Year-Old - Bristol McDowell, Wood County
11-Year-Old - Grady Langenderfer, Fulton County
12-Year-Old - Blake Osborn, Highland County
13-Year-Old - Shelby Taylor, Delaware County
14-Year-Old - Grace Sautter, Wood County
15-Year-Old - Cooper Phelps, Union County
16-Year-Old - Madisyn Brandt, Tuscarawas County
17-Year-Old - Wyatt Osborn, Highland County
18-Year-Old - Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Top 10 Overall Market Exhibitors
First Place OME - Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Second Place OME - Hudson Miller, Portage County
Third Place OME - Rylee Mullen, Coshocton County
Fourth Place OME - Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
Fifth Place OME - Morgan Neill, Huron County
Sixth Place OME - Karson Butcher, Knox County
Seventh Place OME - Taylor Poff, Geauga County
Eighth Place OME - Danner White, Ashland County
Ninth Place OME - Case White, Ashland County
Tenth Place OME - Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County
Skillathon Winners
Prospect Calf Show
Grand Champion Prospect Steer
Kaylynn Cutter, Ashland Couny
Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer Wyatt Osborn, Highland County
Overall Beef Breeding Skillathon Winner
Sydney Shelton, Highland County
Overall Beef Market Skillathon Winner
Sydney Strim, Marion County
Grand Champion Prospect Heifer Myla McCullough, Allen County
Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Heifer Ava Priest, Highland County
OCA Executive Director Elizabeth Harsh with Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge and OCA President Mark Goecke, and Member AtLarge Frank Phelps.
The Ohio State Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet with elected officials, show them around the beef barn and establish working relationships that will benefit the industry. Relationships like these come full circle when the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is working on issues important to the business interests of beef farmers across the state and the country.
These meetings and face-to-face interactions make it easy for OCA board members to reach out by email or cell phone to advocate on behalf of our members.
OCA Member At-Large Frank Phelps with Rep. Meredith Lawson - Rowe.
Senator Tim Shaffer with Mark Goecke and Frank Phelps, OCA board members.
OCA board members visit with Senator Susan Manchester.
OCA President and board member with Don Jones, State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency.
Representative Bob Peterson with OCA board members.
Senator Kyle Koehler with OCA President Mark Goecke and Frank Phelps.
OCA Executive Director Elizabeth Harsh with Representative Tracy Richardson.
Representative Christine Cockley with OCA board members.
Ohio House and Agriculture Committee Chair Roy Kolpfenstein with OCA board members.
save the date Buckeye Cattlemen’s Summit
Ohio’s Signature Gathering for Breed Meetings, Industry Updates, Educational Opportunities & OCA Traditions
saTURDAY, JAN. 24, 2026
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, wooster campus
SHISLER CONFERENCE CENTER EVENT includes
• OCA ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS BANQUEt
OCA Policy Development, Industry Awards, & Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Presentation
• ANNUAL MEETING & BANQUETS FOR
Buckeye Hereford Association, Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association & Ohio Simmental Association
• OHIO BEEF YOUTH COUNCIL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Fed Cattle Carcass Contest Seminar
Each sponsor not only contributes to the success and growth of youth in the beef industry but the sponsorship also includes several recognition opportunities:
• BEST Booster’s logo on show ring banner with other Boosters
• BEST Booster recognized throughout event in show ring announcements
• BEST Booster included in each show’s online broadcast
• BEST Booster will be regularly recognized in OCA’s magazine
• BEST Booster will be regularly recognized on OCA’s website – ohiocattle.org
• BEST Booster will be regularly recognized on OCA’s social media platforms
Scan the QR code and complete the form to become an $1,000 BEST Booster for the 2025-26 BEST season.
If you have questions regarding the BEST Booster sponsorship please contact the OCA office. (614) 873-6736 | cattle@ohiocattle.org
OHIO CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION NEWS
OVER 20 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO FUTURE CATTLE INDUSTRY LEADERS
Several college scholarships are currently available to cattle industry youth through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF). These scholarships are administered in conjunction with the following organizations and individuals.
Tagged for Greatness
Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by the sale of Ohio’s beef specialty license plates. For information on purchasing beef plates, contact Oplates.com or your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Cattlemen’s Country Club
Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university majoring in an agricultural or non-agricultural program. This scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the beef putt-putt golf course at the Ohio State Fair.
Saltwell Expo Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is sponsored by Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke and the Ohio Beef Expo. The scholarship is funded by a percentage of sales from the official line of Expo clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.
Noah Cox Memorial Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university majoring in a agricultural or non-agricultural program. This scholarship was created in honor of Noah Cox who passed away in May 2017.
Cattlemen’s Gala Scholarship
Twelve $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college
or university. This scholarship is made possible by the annual Cattlemen’s Gala Celebration and Fundraiser.
Bill Tom Memorial Scholarship
One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high senior or college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year Ohio college or university seeking an agricultural degree.
Bill Tom Memorial Success Grant
One $1,500 success grant will be awarded to a young person returning to the farm. Funds can be used for purchasing farm equipment or cattle or to offset the cost of learning a trade skill such as diesel mechanics, welding school, artificial insemination, or embryo transfer classes. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors through 25 years of age.
To Apply
Applications are now being accepted and are due Oct. 31. Note: Applicants are only eligible to receive one Foundation scholarship per calendar year. Interested students can fill out the application using the form on ohiocattle.org/foundation/ scholarships. Please contact the office at 614-873-6736 with any questions.
OCA MEMBER TOM TURNER AMONG 2025 CFAES ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS
Dr. Tom Turner of Somerset will receive the Meritorious Service award on Friday, Oct. 3 for his positive impact on Ohio’s beef industry and career-long dedication to developing youth as the Ohio State University livestock judging team coach. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Alumni Society Board hosts the annual CFAES Alumni Awards to recognize a distinguished few of the more than 46,000 living alumni. CFAES will celebrate five individuals for their extraordinary successes and service. With backgrounds and careers spanning landscape policy and governance, Ohio cooperative communities, sustainability, Extension Education, and food safety, this year’s honorees not only exemplify how alumni sustain life but also what it means to be a Buckeye for life.
Plan to attend the event to celebrate Dr. Tom Turner and other exceptional alumni.
IN MEMORIAM OF INDUSTRY LEADER DAVE GRUM
David Grum, 85, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on July 20, 2025. He was born in 1939 in Bannock, Ohio.
Grum was a retired Director of Belmont County Water & Sewer for over 30 years. He was a member of the Ohio Valley Cattlemen’s Association and Farm Bureau. He was a livestock farmer and a Presbyterian by faith. He is survived by his wife, Betty Grum; son, David E. Grum; two stepchildren, Jeri Lollini and David Lollini; and eight grandchildren.
The couple were involved in the cattle industry and long-time members of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association prior to their retirement. Grum served multiple terms as a member of the Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee. And both supported the activities of the Ohio CattleWomen where his wife, Betty, also served as president of the American National CattleWomen’s Association.
FARM SCIENCE
CALENDAR of EVENTS
MEMBER SERVICES
Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch.
Membership
Lindsey Hall, Ch.| Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch
Ohio Cattleman Magazine
Jaymes Maciejewski, 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
Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Austin Cole, V. Ch | Jared Thomas
Youth Programs BEST & Buckeye Breeders Series
Shane Riley, Ch
PUBLIC POLICY
Frank Phelps, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch. | Tyler Humphrey, V. Ch
Agriculture & Food Policy
Joe Foster, Ch. | Joe Grubbs, V. Ch.
Cattle Health & Well-Being
Kirsten Nickles, Ch. | Mark Goecke, V. Ch.
Live Cattle Marketing
Mark Goecke, Ch. | Jim Jepsen, V. Ch. Austin Cole, V.Ch
International Trade
Joe Foster, Ch.| Dale Taylor, V. Ch.
Property Rights & Environmental Mgt. Andy Lohr, Ch. | Ryan Bapst, V. Ch.
PAC – Political Action Committee
Tyler Humphrey, Ch.| Jared Thomas, V. Ch.
Tax & Credit
Shane Riley, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch.
Lindsey Hall, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch
Replacement Female Sale
Pam Haley, Ch. | Lindsey Hall, V. Ch.
Ohio Beef Expo
Shane Riley, Ch. | Joe Foster, V. Ch.
Frank Phelps, Ch. | Andy Lohr, V. Ch
PARTING SHOTS
OCA hosted Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel at the Steak Barn on the first official day of the Ohio State Fair! He was able to meet with OCA leadership, visit with fairgoers, and enjoy one of our famous ribeye steak sandwiches.
Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Ohio gubernatorial candidate, met with the OCA Board of Directors to learn more about Ohio agriculture and the beef industry.
Several junior beef exhibitors shared their stories and experiences through media interviews during the Ohio State Fair, discussing the work that goes into preparing for the fair. Thank you to Sadie Moore of Fairfield County and Masen Jolliff of Hardin County.
OCA leaders visited with Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio State
University President Ted Carter during the Ohio Ag Council Hall of Fame breakfast at the Ohio State Fair.
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