Ohio Cattleman Spring Issue 2017

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Features

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NCBA Legislative Conference

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BEST Program Banquet

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OCA Young Cattleman of the Year J.L. Draganic looks to improve his Angus-Simmental herd, add feedlot

Join us in celebrating 18 years of the BEST Program.

by Amy Beth Graves

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Ohio Beef Expo Highlights

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Best of the Buckeye Ohio Beef Expo Show Results

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Cattlemen Learn to Think Like a Packer Beef 509

OCA Young Cattlemen’s Conference & Tour Set for August 10-12

Editorial

News & Notes

Reference

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Harsh Realities

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OCA News

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OCA News & Views

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Your Dues Dollars at Work

OCA County Affiliate Presidents

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Up the Alley

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Breed News

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Allied Industry Council

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On the Edge of Common Sense

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Letters to the Editor

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Calendar of Events

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NCBA News

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Parting Shots

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Checkoff News

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Advertisers’ Index

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Beef Briefs

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Forage Corner

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Ohio CattleWomen Update

On the Cover

Photo taken and designed by Lauren Corry, OCA staff.

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That means there is no time for sightseeing, unless it is well after dark. This year’s trip did, however, provide sights that our group just doesn’t see every day in rural Ohio. Among those more traditional Washington, D.C. sights were the beautiful, seasonal cherry blossoms, and the many historical and inspirational monuments.

But perhaps the most surprising and hopeful sight was when OCA leaders joined other cattlemen in a two-time standing ovation for the new head of the U.S. EPA during his presentation at the NCBA conference.

U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said he had seen first-hand how cattlemen care deeply about a clean and healthy environment. Cattlemen applauded as Administrator Pruitt discussed President Trump’s executive action ordering the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to reconsider their flawed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Pruitt shared that going forward the EPA will make decisions differently and set new priorities as he works to build a partnership between the agency and the men and women who serve as the stewards of our natural resources. He also pledged that under his leadership EPA would never do things like, regulate ditches, limit farmers with unjustifiable endangered species regulations, release personal and private data, and allow the use of tax payer dollars to fund groups advocating against agriculture. It was a refreshing change, after eight years of aggressive regulatory overreach, to hear from an Administrator that wants to works with us.

While there is lots of cause for excitement when we hear these types of positive messages, our jobs are far from done. The cattle industry will need to stay engaged to make our voices heard as they rewrite the WOTUS rule. Trade opportunities and tax reform are two other critically important priorities that will require our attention and lots of hard-work to insure their outcomes are beneficial to the cattle industry.

Getting U.S. beef once again flowing into China — a $2.6 billion import market is another top priority. American beef producers have been denied accessed to this important market for far too long. Confirmation of Sonny Perdue’s nomination for Secretary of Agriculture also needs done. Following his confirmation Perdue can finally put together his team at USDA and start work on the many pressing issues in front of him, including the GIPSA rule and the 2018 Farm Bill.

There is an air of optimism within Washington, D.C. these days that isn’t just cherry blossoms. But the “to-do” list is long and will require our attention and v hard-work to insure a positive outcome for the beef industry.

OCA News

OCA Participates in NCBA Legislative Conference

March 28-30, OCA leaders participated in NCBA’s Legislative Conference held in Washington, D.C. OCA Vice-President Sasha Rittenhouse, Clark County; AtLarge Director, Tom Karr, Meigs County; and Fred and Leslie Kungl, Carroll County, visited 15 of Ohio’s Congressional offices to discuss how issues at the national level are having

an impact on how we produce beef in Ohio. In total, nearly 300 cattlemen participated in the event.

Issues discussed covered environmental regulations, Death Tax Repeal and the Endangered Species Act. The 2018 Farm Bill and Trade issues were the top priority for discussion, specifically bilateral trade agreements with our top export

OCA members, Fred and Leslie Kungl, Carroll County discuss issues facing their operation with Congressman Jim Jordan during the legislative conference.

Pictured from left are Sasha Rittenhouse, OCA Vice President; Leslie Kungl, OCA Membership Committee; Congressman Bob Gibbs; Elizabeth Harsh, OCA Executive Director; and Fred Kungl, OCA Membership Committee.

Pictured from left are Fred & Leslie Kungl, Tom Karr, Congressman Steve Stivers, Sasha Rittenhouse, Elizabeth Harsh and Stephanie Sindel. Congressman Stivers spent time discussing issues affecting Ohio Cattlemen.

countries, adding value to U.S. beef prices.

Conference attendees heard from U.S. EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt. In his remarks, Administrator Pruitt said he is working to build a partnership between the agency and the men and women who serve as the stewards of our natural resources.v

Pictured from left are Tom Karr; Senator Rob Portman; Fred Kungl; Sasha Rittenhouse; Elizabeth Harsh and Leslie Kungl discussing Ohio beef industry issues during the NCBA Legislative Conference.

US EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, addressing cattlemen at the legislative conference.

Congressman Warren Davidson discussed issues with OCA during the recent trip to Capitol Hill.

For more information on how OCA works for you, visit www.ohiocattle.org.

OCA At-Large and NCBA Director, Tom Karr, next to the NCBA PAC plaque that he sponsored in the Washington, D.C. NCBA office.

Pictured from left, Fred & Leslie Kungl, Congressman Mike Turner; and Stephanie Sindel, OCA Director of Member Services.

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OCA Officers

President • Joe Foster Vice President • Sasha Rittenhouse Secretary • Elizabeth Harsh Treasurer • Bill Tom Past President • Frank Phelps

OCA News & Views

By Joe Foster, OCA President

How Can I Help?

OCA Directors

Aaron Arnett Director At-Large Marysville • Term expires 2017 Tom Karr Director At-Large Pomeroy • Term expires 2018 J.L. Draganic Director At-Large South Solon • Term expires 2019 Scott Alexander District 1 Bowling Green • Term expires 2017 Kelvin Egner District 2 Shelby • Term expires 2018 Pete Conkle District 3 Hanoverton • Term expires 2019 Troy Jones District 4 Harrod • Term expires 2017 Frank Phelps District 5 Belle Center • Term expires 2018 Pam Haley District 6 West Salem • Term expires 2019 Brad Thornburg District 7 Barnesville • Term expires 2017 Sasha Rittenhouse District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2018 Jim Jepsen District 9 Amanda • Term expires 2019 Bill Tom District 10 Spring Valley • Term expires 2017 Craig Shelton District 11 Lynchburg • Term expires 2018 Joe Foster District 12 Gallia • Term expires 2019

Elections are held each year in November.

If interested in serving on the OCA Board, please call the OCA office.

OCA Staff

Elizabeth Harsh Executive Director Lauren Corry Director of Communications & Managing Editor Cambell Parrish Director of Public Relations & Consumer Marketing Stephanie Sindel Director of Member Services & Youth Programs Ron Windnagel Director of Accounting & Operations Emily Henes Project Manager Amber Shoemaker Administrative Assistant & Youth Program Coordinator 6 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

As many of us are getting ready to tackle a long list of Spring and Summer jobs, I want to talk with you about the driving force of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association… our members. And on that note, our fellow cattlemen across this great country. As we heard some of the heart-wrenching stories of lives, cattle and property lost in the recent wildfires in our western states, the calls came in asking “what can I do to help?” At that point nobody cared who anybody was, but as cattlemen do, banded together to show their support by sending money, supplies and lending a helping hand to folks they didn’t even know. Hats off to the coordinators of each of these efforts and to each person that donated their time and resources in a time of need. What an honor it is to be a part of this great industry.

As you flip through the pages of the this issue, it features some of our greatest assets, the youth of Ohio and their success at the Ohio Beef Expo. I had the opportunity to visit with some of this exceptional group of young people during the Expo. They’re motivated and their drive will help them to achieve great things in their future, of which we will reap the benefits.

As an organization, we asked ourselves, “how can we help harness the energy and momentum of these creative young cattlemen throughout our state?” Our answer to that question helped develop the concept of a new student membership. For the first-time, OCA will offer a $20 student membership in the Fall of 2017. College-aged students can join the association and receive scholarship opportunities and member benefits designed especially for them. They can become engaged with young cattlemen across the state as they transition from youth programs and evolve into the future movers and shakers of Ohio’s beef business. The student membership will provide them with an avenue to connect with OCA’s Allied Industry Council and its many networking and career opportunities, in addition to providing them with a sense of belonging to an association and the value of membership.

OCA is proud to represent all cattlemen’s interests throughout the state, as well as, at the federal level. Earlier this month, OCA leadership and staff traveled to our nation’s Capital to discuss priority beef industry issues with our Congressmen and to lobby for a favorable business climate for Ohio cattle families. No matter the size of your operation, policy and regulatory decisions hit home for all of us. Although initially the new administration has proven to be more favorable for the beef cattle industry, our battles are far from over. “How can you help?” It’s going to take all of us to stay informed and engaged to keep our industry moving forward. Send an email to your congressman, call to discuss an issue, donate to the OCA Political Action Committee (PAC) to support ag-friendly candidates…the list goes on.

Your OCA membership keeps you informed. Members only correspondence keeps you at the top of our communication lists and lets you know first-hand what is happening. The next step in engaging. Come to a beef industry update meeting, attend the Young Cattlemen’s Conference, log into a webinar to learn about hot-button issues or ask a friend or neighbor to join you and if they’re not already a member, encourage them to join.

As the board of directors renews our strategic plan, we’d like to hear from you as to how we can better serve you as a member. If there is a meeting topic that you’d like to learn more about, please contact your county cattlemen’s association and let’s get a date on the calendar for a meeting near you. If you would like to participate as a volunteer, the opportunities are plentiful. Reach out to the office staff or your district director. Our mission to be member focused and issue driven starts with you.

Some join because they appreciate what the association stands for on their behalf, others join because they enjoy what the association provides for them, some sign-up simply because they know it’s the right thing to do, but above all, we should join because we’re stronger together.

From our farm to yours – wishing you a safe and successful Spring!

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Your Dues Dollars at Work

OCA County Affiliate Presidents

Adams........................................Craig Adams Allen...........................................Brad Heffner Ashland..................................... Matt Stewart Athens/Meigs/Washington.... Jamey Rauch Auglaize.......................... Charles Sutherland Brown............................................Alan Scott Butler.............................................Dean Lake Carroll................................ Johnna Campbell Champaign................................. David Clapp Clark....................................... Linde Sutherly Clermont......................................Chris Smith Columbiana/Mahoning/Trumbull................. .................................................Duane Nickell Crawford.........................................Andy Lohr Darke.......................................... Brad Wilcox Fairfield....................................... Marcy Love Fayette.......................................J.L. Draganic Fulton................................... Rick Coopshaw Gallia.......................................... Scott Payne Greene........................................ Josh Jacobs Hancock................................Charles Beagle Hardin....................................Marcia Hoovler Henry.......................................Tim Brinkman Highland.................................. Craig Shelton Hocking.................................. Jo Ann Murtha Huron......................................Barrett French Jackson................................ Justin Spengler Jefferson................................... Tyler Ramsey Knox......................................Chuck Dudgeon Lawrence.................................... Gene Myers Licking......................................... Steve Davis Logan.........................................Troy Selhorst Madison................................ Quinton Keeran Marion..................................... Dustin Bayles Mercer........................................Neil Siefring Miami...................................Robert Karnehm Montgomery.................................Chris Selby Morrow........................................Russ Mayer Muskingum................................... Adam Heil Noble..................................... Pernell Salings Ohio Valley...................................... Ben Cline Perry......................................Jason Poorman Preble...................................... Rodney Mann Putnam............................. Dennis Schroeder Richland................................... Dave Fackler Seneca............................................ Jason Fox Shelby......................................... Jason Gibbs Stark............................................Steve Lewis Vinton.............................Teresa Snider-West Williams.................................. Robin Herman Wood...................................... Brett Reynolds Wyandot........................................Mike Thiel

A review of actions by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Legislative & Regulatory • • •

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Youth • • • • •

Held the final BEST sanctioned show for the 2016-17 show season and finalized plans for the OCA BEST Awards Banquet on May 6.

Awarded the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation and Saltwell Western Store Ohio Beef Expo scholarship to Kady Davis of Carroll County.

Held Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training for nearly 400 youth at the Ohio Beef Expo on March 17.

Helped plan the Livestock Judging Contest held in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo.

Supported a fundraiser for the Ohio State University Meats and Livestock Judging Teams.

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Attended county affiliate banquets and meetings in Butler, Clermont, Crawford, Defiance, Fairfield, Fayette, Greene, Hardin, Logan, Richland, Shelby, and Wood Counties.

Held the 30th Ohio Beef Expo, March 17-19 and followed with extensive press release distribution. Expo coverage can be found in this issue and at www.ohiobeefexpo.com.

Held the fifth Best of the Buckeye (BOTB) Show in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show. The BOTB program features Ohio bred, born and raised registered cattle.

Hosted the spring meeting for members of the OCA Allied Industry Council. Colin Woodall, NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs provided a Washington legislative update for attendees.

Participated in the NCBA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 28-30.

Partnered with Ohio’s Ag groups to host an Ohio reception for the National Institute of Animal Agriculture national meeting held in Columbus on April 3-6.

The Ohio Angus Association, Ohio Shorthorn Breeders and ADM Animal Nutrition all held meetings at the OCA office building.

Held the 2017 OCA Seedstock Improvement Bull Sale on April 8 at Union Stock Yards in Hillsboro.

Participated in a seminar and stakeholder meeting for the new chair of the Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences.

Supported the Ohio State University Animal Science Evening of Excellence on April 8.

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OCA testified before the Senate Ways and Means Committee in support of Senate Bill 36 on proposed changes to the CAUV formula.

OCA signed a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations requesting funding for Wildlife Services to control wildlife damage to the livestock industry.

On March 31 OCA submitted comments in opposition to USDA’s proposed Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rules. The two proposed rules and one interim final rule came out one month before the end of the Obama Administration and are nothing more than counterproductive government intrusion in the free market. On April 11 USDA announced a delay of the effective date of the GIPSA interim final rule until October, 2017.

OCA joined Ohio’s livestock groups in a joint letter to the editor and press release urging lawmakers to restore funding in the federal budget for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

Held April joint board of directors meetings for OCA and OBC and completed OBC audit and OCA compilation.

Mailed membership renewal cards and new member packets and third renewal mailing for 2017 OCA membership.

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ABS Global Inc. Brian Good, Aaron Short, Buck Owen, Roger Sundberg 330-466-2588 www.absglobal.com ADM Animal Nutrition David Brainard 614-545-8055 Dan Meyer 330-466-3281 Travis Smith 937-537-1164 www.admworld.com Ag Credit David White 419-435-7758 www.agcredit.net AgLand Co-op Dale Stryffeler 740-373-2875 www.agland.coop Ag Nation Products Bob and Marie Clapper 1-800-247-3276 www.agnation.com AgriLabs www.agrilabs.com Allflex USA, Inc. Dave McElhaney 724-494-6199 www.allflexusa.com Animal Profiling International Ray Rogers 503-247-8066 Pete Hausser 607.768.0905 www.animalprofiling.com Armstrong Ag & Supply Dean Armstrong 740-988-5681 Beck’s Hybrids Bruce Kettler & Ryan Moore 1-800-937-2325 www.beckshybrids.com Big Ass Solutions Kindra Thomas 859-629-7599 www.bigasssolutions.com BioZyme, Inc. Lindsey Grimes 816-596-8779 www.biozymeinc.com Boehringer Ingelheim Jake Osborn 937-725-5687 Greg Spear 440-478-1350 www.boehringer-ingelheim.com Katie Linhart 502-930-1819 Ryan Shroer 812-243-5128 www.merial.com Cargill Animal Nutrition Neil Bumgarner 304-615-8239 Bradley Carter 330-234-2552 Tom Rohanna 412-217-8939 www.cargill.com COBA/Select Sires Duane Logan, Kevin Hinds, Bruce Smith, Julie Ziegler 614-878-5333 www.cobaselect.com CompManagement, Inc. Adam Rice 614-760-2450 www.sedgwickcms.com DHI Cooperative Inc. Brian Winters 1-800-DHIOHIO Tim Pye 912-682-9798 www.dhicoop.com Dow AgroSciences David Jay 317-946-4086 www.dowagro.com Elanco Animal Health Jon Sweeney 515-249-2926 Katie Oney 614-725-6332 www.elanco.com Engelhaupt Embroidery Leslie Gardisser and Linda Engelhaupt 937-592-7075 engelhauptembroidery.com 10 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

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OCA Young Cattleman of the Year J.L. Draganic looks to improve his Angus-Simmental herd, add feedlot

Story and photos by Amy Beth Graves The question was raised: What should be done with the 45 acres of pasture? It was part of a larger parcel of land that Ricketts Farms in South Solon had purchased as it expanded its grain operation. J.L. Draganic spoke up. Keep it and turn a herd of cows out on it, he said.

“I had always wanted to raise cows so I finally talked John (Ricketts) into it. We went to Muskingum Livestock and bought a load of cows. On the way home, he looked at me and smiled and said ‘Well, we own ‘em. Not it’s up to you to make money with ‘em,’” J.L. laughed as he recalled the conversation with Ricketts.

Over the past few years, J.L. has done more than make money with the cattle. He’s turned it into a career that he’s passionate about and become actively involved in the cattle industry. Today, he has a 40 head cow-calf operation that is Angus based with a Simmental influence as well as helps manage 2,100 acres of row crops. He has big plans for the future of his business, Paint Creek Cattle, including setting up a feedlot. J.L. is the 2017 winner of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Young Cattleman of the Year award.

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tion gives out those awards, it really means something,” he said. “I’m extremely honored to receive it.”

J.L. grew up more than 200 miles away in Lake County where he showed cattle in 4-H. He has fond memories of spending time on his grandparent’s farm where he would help out with a small herd. His grandfather even made him a shovel

and pitchfork so he could help clean out the barn. A construction worker by trade, he felt a yearning to farm and for a few years, he rented a 120-acre farm in northeastern Ohio where he raised hay and a few cows.

In 2008, his life took a major turn. He had been laid off from his construction job and went down to Fayette and Madison counties to check out Ricketts Farms, which his

uncle and aunt, Gene and Johnita Baumgardner, had just purchased from Johnita’s parents. He returned to Lake County with an offer to help run the large grain farm. Jessica, who was then his girlfriend, encouraged him to make a career change. She had grown up on a fifth-generation farm and recognized his restlessness; he was meant to farm.

The next year, the cows were purchased and J.L. was spending his days taking care of them, planting and harvesting, fixing machinery and learning all about commodity markets. He credits Gene with being a major mentor in his life.

“Gene’s really taken the time to teach me the crop side of things. I really didn’t know much about it before I came to work down here,” he said.

“A mentor is a big deal. They can help you avert a lot of mistakes.”

Another mentor is Bill Sexten of Sexten Farms who has helped teach J.L. about raising beef cattle and marketing them. The two farms have been partners on marketing their feeder calves in a variety of ways including through United Producers, direct off the farm and out in Missouri last year where they were backgrounded and sold.

“We can fill a truck between our

two herds and are always looking for different avenues (to market),” J.L. said. “There’s not one set way we market our cattle. We’re in a position that we’re flexible enough to figure out what the market may be doing and take advantage of it.”

For the past three years, Paint Creek Cattle has been a cooperator herd for Maplecrest Angus, about an hour to the south. In December a veterinarian puts embryos in the cows that are Maplecrest genetics, and Paint Creek raises the calves until mid April when they are returned to Maplecrest. J.L. is grateful for the advice he’s received over the years from experts he’s met through the Ohio Cattlemen’s and other organizations. In 2012, Paint Creek Cattle won the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Environmental Stewardship Award.

J.L. is a big believer in being involved in the livestock industry

when we can. You get out of it whatever you put into it,” he said.. “If we don’t tell our story, who is going to tell it for us? Somebody else and it’s

not going to be the correct version.”

When it comes to his pastures, J.L. concentrates on the grass, saying without grass you can’t have cattle.

He rotates the cattle among eight paddocks every two weeks and has fenced his cattle out of waterways

er extremes. He put a hay feeder inside that only the calves could access.

That way they wouldn’t have to fight bigger cows for access to hay. He also added a barn with calving and sick pens.

Also added over the last couple of years are two children, Amelia, 2, and John Arthur, 1. Amelia is already showing a strong affinity for the cattle.

Chewing on a black stuffed cow animal, she bounces through the fields, pointing out some of her favorites.

“There’s times we think she loves the cattle more than we do.

That girl loves cows,” J.L. said.

That’s a good thing because she’s already got her first heifer. At this year’s Ohio Beef Expo, J.L.’s best friend talked him into buying a bred Simmental-Angus heifer for Amelia.

“She can have the calves out of it and some will turn into a show prospect if she wants to do that. If not,

“Being involved with groups and associations gives you that ability to continually educate yourself.”

-J.L. Draganic, OCA Young Cattleman of the Year

and his community. He’s been on the OCA board for three years and recently committed to another three.

He’s been co-chair of the Ohio Beef Expo Planning Committee for two years and involved with it for a total of nine years.

He’s also president of the Fayette County Cattle Feeders and Jessica, a financial officer with Farm Credit Mid-America, is president of the Fayette County Farm Bureau.

“Being involved with groups and associations gives you that ability to continually educate yourself because they put on great events. There’s always opportunities to learn something new,” said J.L. who has taken several educational classes, including Ohio State Extension’s Beef Schools, Beef 509 and grain marketing.

“Agriculture is something we care deeply about and that means being involved with the organizations and doing our part by helping volunteer

to help improve water quality. After wheat is harvested in the summer, oats are put in and later baled for his cattle with the rest going to a nearby

dairy for silage.

“Oats are like candy for the cows.

They’ll push you out of the way trying to get to it,” he laughed.

A few years ago after a particularly cold winter, J.L. added a calf barn so calves could get a break from weath-

we’ll market them and get her own little mini herd started,” J.L. said.

Looking toward the future, J.L. would like to add enough pasture to improve his genetics and grow his herd to 75 cows.

But coming across pastureland in a cornbelt can be challenging and expensive.

Adding a feedlot would allow him to expand and diversify his cattle business. His goal is to have a commercial feedlot of about 200 cattle.

Having a farm that can sustain their children and generation after that is the ultimate goal of the couple.

“There’s a lot of opportunity to be had in the cattle business if you’re willing to take the risk it requires. There’s a lot of reward, too,” J.L. said. “It’s a lifelong choice. It’s not jump in, jump out. If you’re going to do this, do it because you love it and I do. I want v to be in this for the long haul.”

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OCA Associate Members 2017 OCA Associate Members

Thank you for your continued support of OCA and Ohio’s beef industry

These Associate members of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association believe in and are supporting the efforts of OCA. Their associate membership helps OCA to continue to work on behalf of Ohio Cattlemen on all the important issues facing the industry. We thank them for their continued support.

Johnny Regula, Auctioneer, Ostrander - Delaware Rohn Ranch Trailer Sales, Navarre - Stark Seedorf Rohrs Partners, Darrell Rohrs, Deshler - Henry Certified Angus Beef LLC, John Stika, Wooster - Wayne

OCA / NCBA President’s Club Members

OCA President’s Club

Full Throttle Cattle Company, Gus Bonham, Washington C.H. – Fayette S & F Transport Co Inc, Glen Feichtner, Chatfield - Crawford

OCA/NCBA Associate Members OSU Animal Science Ext Specialist, Stephen Boyles, Columbus – Franklin OSU Dept Of Animal Sciences, Dr Mike Davis, Columbus - Franklin Certified Angus Beef LLC, Tracey Erickson, Wooster - Wayne Ohio Simmental Association, Pam Haley, Treasurer, West Salem Wayne Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Roger High, Columbus Franklin Brookview Farms, Jack Lugbill, Archbold - Henry Certified Angus Beef LLC, Mark McCully, Wooster - Wayne J & J Steakbarn, Jim & Jackie Murray, Xenia - Greene Certified Angus Beef LLC, David O’Diam, Farmersville - Wayne 14 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

Bricker & Eckler LLP, Christopher Slagle, Columbus Franklin E R Boliantz Co Inc, Robert Boliantz, Ashland - Ashland Feedlot Nutrition Consulting Services, Curtis Cupp, Carroll - Fairfield Harsh’s Farm Service, Radnor Kewpee Hamburger, Harrison Shutt, Lima – Allen Turk Brothers Custom Meats Inc., Roy Turk, Ashland - Ashland

OCA Associate Members Adams Hillsboro Area Feeder Calf Imp Assn, Peebles Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association, Michael Bihl, Treasurer, West Union David & Mande Payton, Winchester Douglas White, Manchester

Allen Ingredient Distributors Inc., Ted Williams, Delphos

Ashland Heffelfinger Meats Inc., Rick/ Ryan Heffelfinger, Jeromesville

Roger Amos, Ashland Don Nickles, Loudonville

Athens Ohio Murray Grey Association, Coolville

Auglaize Kurt Kaufman, Waynesfield Dave Puthoff, St. Marys

Brown Colonial Post & Fence, Darin & Melissa Schneider, Bethel

Champaign King Feed & Supply Inc, Alvin King, West Liberty Neer Farms, John Neer, North Lewisburg David Lynn McIntosh, Urbana

Clark Sexing Technologies - Ohio Heifer Center, Paul Detwiler, South Charleston

Clinton Buckley Bros. Inc., Tim Klink, Wilmington Charles Von Bergen, Sabina

Darke Jim Buchy, Greenville

Defiance Derrill Kline, Hicksville

Delaware Pork-Q-Pine Farm, Tom Price, Delaware Select Sires Inc., Todd Kranz, Dublin Sugar Valley Farm LLC, Billy Walters, Delaware

Franklin Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham, & Eselgroth, LLP, Troy Callicoat, Dublin Ohio Soybean Association, Worthington Roger Thompson, DVM, New Albany John Yarrington DVM, Worthington

Seneca Countryside Veterinary Clinic, Gregory Matthews DVM, Republic

Miami Opal Holfinger, Troy

Muskingum Muskingum Livestock Auction Co., Zanesville

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Select Sires Inc., Plain City

Krietemeyer Concrete Inc., Ft. Jennings

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Up the Alley

By John Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator Program support provided by OCA

Times of Reaffirmation and Frustration During the week of March 6, wildfires fueled by prairie grass and 60 mph and greater winds spread across significant portions of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The economic and personal losses experienced by communities in these areas were significant and in some instances, incomprehensible.

Some individuals made the ultimate sacrifice battling these fires while many families lost homes, buildings, livestock, grazed and harvested forage supplies, equipment and other property during that fateful event.

I started to assume that most of you reading this article by now have some level of awareness of this tragic event that struck the agricultural community. However, given the overall lack of national mainstream media coverage of this event, my assumption would be flawed logic. My frustration over the poor media exposure of the wildfires probably has something to do with the general lack of television viewers in these sparsely populated rural areas.

I also believe the general public would not have the appropriate level of appreciation in regard to the long-term impacts on the farming community that provides the most plentiful and safest food supply in the world.

I want to congratulate the agricultural media and the many folks on various social media outlets that have told the story of this historic event. In my opinion, agricultural media outlets did a very good job of documenting 16 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

the devastation experienced in the four states. This event also provided a prime example of the power of social media today. If you utilize outlets such as Facebook, Twitter,

Snapchat, etc., you probably read numerous stories or observed videos about the impact of the wildfires.

As extensive as some of the coverage has been, it did not fully prepare me for my visit to Clark and Comanche Counties in Kansas approximately three weeks after the wildfires struck. After reading the stories, seeing pictures and videos, and visiting with friends from the

area, I thought I was ready to see the area with my own eyes. I was mistaken. Nearly 500,000 acres in these two counties were decimated

by the wildfires including roughly 75 percent of Clark County alone.

Any description that I can offer of the situation will be woefully inadequate. The only green acreage to be seen was wheat used for grazing or grain production.

The green forage had enough moisture that it didn’t burn compared to the prairie grass fields that often surrounded the wheat. Hundreds of miles of fencing was damaged or ruined as wire was broken or sagging and wooden fence posts were burned to the ground. Telephone lines were impacted as you could observe many new telephone poles that been set to replace the charred remains of the previous pole lying on the ground.

It was jarring to see a ranch where all you see are the foundations of homes and barns that once stood now covered by twisted roofing, burnt equipment and corrals, no pasture, and no cows. You hear stories about the thousands of head of livestock that perished immediately in the fires or had to be euthanized.

You think about the challenges facing these families moving forward and it is pretty sobering.

What have our elected officials in Washington D.C. done to help the wildfire victims?

Thus far, the USDA has offered token levels of relief to the impacted areas through $6 million dollars in EQIP funds and the release of CRP acres for emergency grazing. While I am of the opinion that our government

should be fiscally responsible, I certainly believe they should provide relief to U.S. citizens in times of natural disasters such as this. I believe their relief efforts at the time of this writing have been woefully inadequate.

At the same time, I have observed examples that reaffirmed my faith in the character and generosity of the agricultural community. The efforts of farmers and ranchers to “take care of their own” has been impressive to say the least. Individuals from Ohio and across the country have stepped up to send several thousand bales of hay to the areas impacted by the wildfires. Others have provided feed, milk replacer and fencing supplies. Cash donations have been sent to livestock and community related organizations.

Fire fighters worked around the clock to minimize damage as a result of the fires. Countless hours of volunteer time were given to the cause. I heard several stories of

ranchers who left their own homes and ranches under threat of fire to assist someone in immediate danger, used their tractor and disc to create a buffer around villages and property to limit further damage, or took on the thankless jobs of euthanizing severely damaged animals or burying the dead. While our leaders in Washington D.C. argue over the

impacts of Russian involvement in elections, the merits of a Supreme Court nominee or how an advisor of President Trump sits on the Oval Office sofa, the agricultural community wasted no time in helping their friends in need.

The response to help the producers in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas impacted by the wildfires has been impressive to say the least.

Much has been done but there is

more to do. Most of the donations thus far have been in the form of hay and feed which has helped solve the immediate needs of ranchers.

Cash is needed to help these folks to help rebuild their infrastructure and restock their herds.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association has provided links to the proper channels to contact to donate financial assistance if you desire. Go to www.ohiocattle. org and click on the “Cattlemen Caring for Cattlemen” banner.

Here are the direct links to pages that list several options to make donations so you can make a difference for producers in need of assistance: Cattlemen Caring for Cattlemen: http://www.ohiocattle.org/newsapp/cattlemen-caring-for-cattlemen Kansas Fire Relief Donations: - Kansas Livestock Association: www.KLA.org - Ashland, KS Community Foundav tion: www.Ashlandcf.com

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OCA News OCA and OBC Welcome New Staff, Young Cattlemen’s Conference Dates Set Lauren Corry, Xenia Lauren Corry recently accepted a position with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) and the Ohio Beef Council as the Director of Communications and Managing Editor of the Ohio Cattleman magazine. Lauren will be working on production of OCA’s magazine, press releases, websites, and social media accounts, plus similar OBC responsibilities.

Lauren will graduate in May from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication and a minor in animal sciences. Following graduation Lauren will begin her full-time responsibilities.

While at Ohio State, Lauren was active in the Saddle & Sirloin Club and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Banquet Committee where she served as the public relations chair. She was also very involved as a BEST participant and BEST junior representative. During school Lauren completed multiple internships with OCA and OBC. She is the daughter of Craig and Alison Corry of Xenia, Ohio. The Corry family raises cattle and are actively involved in OCA and its affiliate the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association.

Emily Henes, Orrville

Emily Henes recently accepted a newly created position as a Project Manager for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) and the Ohio Beef Council. Emily will be work18 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

ing on meeting and event planning, beef checkoff compliance, and Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation programs including the Young Cattlemen’s Conference and BEEF 509.

Emily will graduate in May from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication and a minor in agricultural business. Following graduation Emily will begin her full-time responsibilities.

While at Ohio State, Emily was active in the Saddle & Sirloin Club and Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority where she served as public relations chair. Raised on a small farm in Wayne County, Emily was involved in 4-H and FFA where she developed a passion for the agricultural industry and communication through photography and graphics design.

During school Emily completed multiple internships with OCA and OBC. She is the daughter of Jeff and April Henes of Orrville, Ohio.

OCA Young Cattlemen’s Conference Set for August 1012, 2017

The Ohio Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) and Tour will be held August 10-12, 2017, in Columbus and the central Ohio areas. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation and OCA coordinate the Ohio YCC Tour.

Every summer, young cattlemen meet in Central Ohio for an unforgettable three-day event. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference and Tour (YCC) features many exciting and educational opportunities for beef

industry leaders and cattle producers alike. The event offers industry insight and enhanced networking for attendees to take home and use in their own operations to keep them progressive and profitable.

Participants are challenged to think outside the box, as they practice their public relations skills and learn the best ways to present their operations and the beef industry as a whole to consumers. They have the chance to visit the Ohio Statehouse and discuss current issues with elected officials, as well as, learn more about the product they produce by participating in a mini Beef 509 at the Ohio State University Animal Sciences Department. To top it all off, attendees have the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ohio State Football practice facility and enjoy opportunities to network with other industry leaders.

YCC is open to any OCA member over the age of 20 who possesses great leadership potential and is active in their community. Counties are encouraged to nominate participants for YCC, but individuals may also self-nominate.

Couples are also encouraged to attend. The cost is $150 per participant or $250 for couples, and nomination forms and payment must be submitted to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation by June 16, 2017. All meals and a two-night hotel stay will be covered by program sponsors.

Forms can be found online at www. ohiocattle.org/YoungCattlemensConference or requested by contacting Cambell Parrish at the OCA office at 614-873-6736 or cparrish@ohiobeef. org. v

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Ohio Beef Expo Highlights

March 17- 19, 2017 | Ohio Expo Center | Columbus, Ohio Beef industry enthusiasts from across the country gathered in Columbus, Ohio, March 17-19, for the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) hosted more than 30,000 participants and attendees at the Ohio Expo Center. The Expo provides an annual opportunity for those in the cattle industry in Ohio, and across the nation, to learn and enhance their operations through a tradeshow, cattle sales and educational events.

The Ohio Beef Expo celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. A Tribute to 30 years of the Ohio Beef Expo ceremony took place on Saturday, March 18. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels recognized the economic impact of Ohio’s beef industry and the importance of 30 years of the Ohio Beef Expo. Ohio Exposition Commission General Manager Virgil Strickler; and Ohio Representative Brian Hill, Chairman of the House Agriculture & Rural Development Committee were present for the tribute. They helped recognize 30 year exhibitors.

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On Friday morning, Youth Day at the Expo, sponsored by Ohio’s Soybean Farmers, kicked off with over 400 youth competing in the Expo’s judging contest, comprised of six cattle classes. The Wood County Beef Producers prepared and served lunch to the contest participants. Ohio State University officials scored the contest and awards were presented in the afternoon. Following the judging contest awards, nearly 500 youth completed their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training for 2017.

Friday’s schedule offered an educational seminar, “Top 6 Ways to be Successful and Profitable with Cattle in Ohio” sponsored by United Producers, Inc (UPI). Topics discussed included selecting the right cattle from a type and kind point of view, cattle health and disease prevention, economics of cattle nutrition, new cattle facility construction opportunities, risk management for cattle producers and how to keep you and your farm financially strong in the cattle industry. Later that afternoon, UPI hosted an online feeder cattle sale with 45 lots totaling 3,183 head of cattle grossing $1.75 million.

Four breed shows and one breed parade were featured Friday, as well as numerous breed displays representing the Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford,

Maine-Anjou, Miniature Hereford, Murray Grey, Simmental and Shorthorn breeds. The Genetic Pathway, located in the breed’s barn, had the industry’s most popular sires and donor prospects on display throughout the weekend.

Also on Friday, youth at the Expo were able to attend a cattle fitting demonstration hosted by Sullivan Supply’s Stock Show University.

Weaver Leather Livestock sponsored the junior show welcome party for the Expo’s young exhibitors and their families. At the welcome party, Weaver Livestock introduced

their Character Traits program to the youth in attendance.

Visitors on all three days of the Expo were able to attend the trade show featuring 140 vendors from 15 states. This year’s trade show broke the event’s record in number of

exhibitors. Highland Livestock Enterprises was selected as the premier large booth exhibitor; and Umbarger Show Feeds was selected as the premier small booth exhibitor.

Five breed sales brought in large crowds on Saturday, March 18, selling 289 lots with an average price of $3,385 and a gross of $978,350.

Two recipients were honored with the Friend of the Expo Award for their contribution to the Expo’s annual success. Dave Russell, Dola, and Roy White, Greenville were honored for their service and dedication to the Expo. White has been a longtime supporter of the Expo and has been at each Ohio Beef Expo, since it started in 1988. White recalls his first few years at the Expo in just a small 10’ x 10’ space in the old beef cattle barn. Not only has his booth space grown over the years, but also has his customer base. He sees the Expo as a great networking tool where he enjoys seeing old friends as well as many new faces that come along with the crowded aisles in the trade show. Russell grew up helping a neighbor on his farm and then started farm broadcasting with WRFD Radio Columbus, where he spent a large portion of his career. His voice and personality allowed him to be ideal for announcing at stock shows as well. For many years Russell has been

the voice of the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair beef breeding and market beef shows, the Make-a-Wish Celebrity Showdown, and a few other BEST shows. Russell especially enjoys the Expo because of the camaraderie and the opportunity to see familiar faces at what he described as “a great event that showcases the cattle industry in such a big way here in Ohio and the Midwest.”

On Saturday, the stands were full in the Evans Cattle Company Arena for one of the most prestigious showmanship competitions in the country, with over 425 youth competing for Top Ten honors. Showmanship was sponsored by Cattle Visions and Show Bloom. The Top 10 winners in each of the five age divisions were awarded a customized jacket. The junior portion wrapped up Sunday with the market animal show and heifer show with a combined total of 837 head from across the state and the Top 10 heifers and market animals were selected on Sunday evening. Junior exhibitor, Kady Davis of Carrollton, was awarded the

Saltwell Western Store Scholarship. Owners, Jay and Sally Puzacke, started the scholarship with the proceeds of sales from official Ohio Beef Expo apparel sold in their trade show booth during the event. To date, over $6,000 has been awarded to Expo

Junior exhibitors through the Saltwell Scholarship.

During the event, OCA volunteers signed up and renewed more than 215 memberships including NCBA memberships. Any current or new OCA member

had the opportunity to win some great prizes. Andy Eberhard, Springfield, won a Val6 Radiant Heater donated by Val6 of Ohio. J&J Steakbarn, owned by Jim and Jackie Murray, gave away a $100 gift card won by Bill Tom, Spring Valley. And new NCBA member, William Pfaff, Gambier, won a Cabelas cooler.

OCA County Affiliate, the Crawford County Cattlemen won the County Affiliate Recruitment Contest drawing and received their choice of a grill, set of Tru-Test Scales or an equal amount toward the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention registration, sponsored by the Ohio Corn Marketing Program.

A social was hosted for OCA members, volunteers, trade show participants and cattle exhibitors on Thursday, March 16, at the Crowne Plaza North. Sponsoring the event was LONGRANGE by Merial.

Major sponsors for the Expo include: Breeders’ World Online Sales, Evans Cattle Company, Farm Credit MidAmerica and Merial. A complete list of sponsors can be found at www.ohiobeefexpo.com.

The dates for the 2018 Ohio Beef Expo are March 16-18. Visit www.ohiobeefexpo.com for more information as well as complete coverage of the 2017 event. v

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Breed Shows

Champion Hereford Bull: UHF 2YY Alex U25C Exhibited by: Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Grapville, OH

Reserve Champion Hereford Bull: 4G Jack of All Traits Exhibited by: 4G Herefords, New Enterprise, PA

Champion Hereford Heifer: Liberty Ridge Skylar Exhibited by: Liberty Ridge Herefords, Tiffin, OH

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Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer: KH JLCS X37 Miss Uptown Exhibited by: J & L Cattle, Jeromesville, OH

Champion Hereford Cow/Calf: UHF 8P Trust 3506 ET Exhibited by: Dunn Herefords, Cochranton, PA

Champion Miniature Hereford Bull: DJ’s Jozef Exhibited by: DJ’s Miniature Herefords, Pioneer, OH

Reserve Champion Miniature Hereford Bull: KAP Fletcher’s Mystik Edge ET Exhibited by: Mike Oehlhof, Shelby, OH

Reserve Champion Miniature Hereford Heifer: RFD Striker’s Indy Mist Exhibited by: RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, IN

Champion Miniature Hereford Prospect Steer: RFD Double T Strike, exhibited by RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, IN

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Reserve Champion Hereford Cow/Calf: WD CA 7197 Money Honey 2101 Exhibited by: Harmony Hill Herefords, Newcomerstown, OH

Champion Miniature Hereford Heifer: 4 Wiley Bunny Bee Exhibited by: JT Popick, East Canton, OH

Reserve Champion Miniature Hereford Prospect Steer: KLD Leo 503C, exhibited by Franklin Kinney, Lewistown, Ohio

Champion Murray Grey Bull: ATI Outlaw 1527C Exhibited by: OSU ATI, Wooster, OH

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Bull: Lanes Dante Exhibited by: Lane Cattle Co., Clarks Hill, IN

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Heifer: Circle S Sweetheart Exhibited by: Circle S Stock Farms, Endeavor, WI

Champion Shorthorn Bull: CCC Paludo Exhibited by: RC Show Cattle, Eaton, OH & Caveroy Cattle Co., Clinton, ME

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Lorenz’s Mona Lisa Proud Exhibited by: Lorenz Shorthorns, Grant Park, IL

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: WLTZ Rose 616D Exhibited by: Waltz Show Cattle, Morristown, IN

Champion Murray Grey Heifer: LRF Bubble Gum Exhibited by: Limestone Ridge Farm, Bedford, IN

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull: PVF Cascade 97C Exhibited by: Paint Valley Farms, Millersburg, OH

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: S/F Margie 118 RB Champion ShorthornPlus Bull: 2017 BONL EH Route 9 Exhibited by: Bonnell Cattle Co., Columbus, IN Exhibited by: Simon Farm, Rockford, OH

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: IFS BlueMattis Mid Exhibited by: Ippensen Family Shorthorns, Bowe, IL

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Angus

Breed Sales

Managed by: Dan Wells Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Adamsville, Ohio Total Number of Lots: 52 Sale Gross: $186,750 | Sale Average: $3,449

High Selling Female: Lot 12- MSF Z834 Miss America 622D Sold to Premier Livestock, Canada for $5,000 Consigned by Morrison Stock Farm - Lexington, OH

Maine-Anjou High Selling Bull: Lot 12 - Kingsway Style 354 Sold to Scott Spohn - Jackson Ohio for $5,400.

Consigned by Kingsway Angus - Tiffin, Ohio

Sale Manager: Craig Reiter, PrimeTime Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Irwin, Ohio Total Number of Lots: 64 Sale Gross: $252,000 | Sale Average: $3,841

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High Selling Female: Lot 34 - HFS Dameron Bardot 572 Sold to Flatrock Farms - Barnesville, OH for $8,000.

Consigned by HFS Angus - Radnor, Ohio

Hereford

High Selling Female: Lot 19 - S/F Margie 118 RB Sold to Scott Miller - Wakeman, OH for $7,500.

Consigned by Simon Farm - Rockford, OH

ShorthornPlus

High Selling Bull: Lot 17 - BONL EH Route 9 Sold to Rohn Farms Services - Wooster, OH for $3,000.

Consigned by Bonnell Cattle Company - Columbus, IN High Selling Bull: Lot 18 - JPF Saltin the Rim 45D Sold to Egbert Cattle - Botkins, OH for $9,900.

Consigned by Pettigrew Farms - Columbia City, IN

Managed by: Lisa Keets Auctioneer: Dale Stith, Guston, Ky. Total Number of Lots: 37 Sale Gross: $104,850 | Sale Average: $2,773

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High Selling Female: Lot 40 - CHAM GOET Win x ET 79D Sold to Ben Dickson - Edison, OH for $18,000.

Consigned by Goettemoeller Show Cattle - Winchester, IN High Selling Bull: JLCS 9438 Canton C71ET Sold to Mohican Farms, Glenmont, Ohio Herman’s Cattle Co. Herefords - East Liverpool, OH for $4,700.

Consigned by J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, OH

High Selling Female: Lot 2 - KH JLCS x73 Miss Uptown D59 Sold to Kinney Farms - Norwalk, OH for $5,000.

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Shorthorn

Sale Manager: Cagwin Cattle Service Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Irwin, Ohio Total Number of Lots: 63 Sale Gross: $151,560 | Sale Average: $2,285

High Selling Bull: Lot - 8 CLF Delia Reward Sold to Robin Donohoe - Mt. Sterling, OH for $4,500.

Consigned by Cedar Lane Farm - Cedarville, OH

High Selling Female: Lot 63 - WLTZ Rose 616D Sold to Cairnes Shorthorns - Amherst, OH for $5,000.

Consigned by Waltz Show Cattle - Morristown, IN

Simmental

Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, Doug Parke Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Adamsville, Ohio Total Number of Lots: 73 Sale Gross: $329,200 | Sale Average: $4,200

High Selling Bull: Lot 77 - Longs Jerrin Sold to Phillip Lautner - Adel, IA for$14,740 Consigned by Long Simmental & Grandview Cattle Creston, IA

Judging Contest

Junior High Team is Wood County D. Team members pictured from left are Carter Lampe, Kennedi Smith, Sally Nietz & AnnaMarie Nietz

Junior Division Top 10 Individuals First: Carter Lampe, Wood Co D Second: Luke Jennings Clermont Co. 4-H #1 Third: Macie Sexten Wayne Co 4-H Fourth: Audrey Justice Delaware/Eagle Co 4-H Fifth: Clara Meyers Boone Co. 4-H, KY A Sixth: Ethan Staley Clear Fork FFA Seventh: Kennedi Smith Wood Co D Eighth: Hannah Lang Wood Co B Ninth: Hayden Belleville Wood Co A Tenth: Samantha VanVorhis Wood Co B

High Selling Female: Lot 54 - WCCO Miss Lily Sold for $20,000.

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Senior High Team is Talawanda / Butler Tech. Team members pictured from left are Colleen Minges, Jacob Schlichter, Austin Garner & Wally Minges.

Senior Division Top 10 Individuals

First: Colleen Minges Talawanda/Butler Tech FFA-Gold Second: Landon Helmke Tusc. Co. Proud Third: Cade Liggett Tusc. Co. Strong Fourth: Gavin Lochard TriVillage MVCTC FFA 2 Fifth: Paige Walker Clear Fork FFA Team A Sixth: Bricen Hess LC FFA Seventh: Oliver McGuire West Liberty-Salem FFA II Eighth: Mason Havens West Liberty-Salem FFA II Ninth: Don Woodworth Mineral County FFA B Tenth: Hunter Wallace Westfall FFA Blue

Award Winners

Friend of the Expo Recipients

Volunteers are an essential part of ensuring a successful event; and the Ohio Beef Expo Planning Committee seeks to recognize those who truly dedicate themselves. Friend of the Expo award winners are the individuals that make things happen at the Expo.

Two recipients were honored with the Friend of the Expo Award for their contribution to the Expo’s annual success. Dave Russell, Dola, and Roy White, Greenville were honored for their service and dedication to the Expo.

White has been a longtime supporter of the Expo and has been at each Ohio Beef Expo, since it started in 1988. White recalls his first few years at the Expo in just a small 10’ x 10’ space in the old beef cattle barn. Not only has his booth space grown over the years, but also has

his customer base. He sees the Expo as a great networking tool where he enjoys seeing old friends as well as many new faces that come along with the crowded aisles in the trade show.

Russell grew up helping a neighbor on his farm and then started farm broadcasting with WRFD Radio Columbus, where he spent a large portion of his career. His voice and personality allowed him to be ideal for announcing at stock shows as well. For many years Russell has been the voice of the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair beef breeding and market beef shows, the Make-a-Wish Celebrity Showdown, and a few other BEST shows. Russell especially enjoys the Expo because of the camaraderie and the opportunity to see familiar faces at what he described as “a great event that showcases the cattle industry in such a big way here in Ohio and the Midwest.”Thank you to these recipients for their year’s of service at the Ohio Beef Expo.

Pictured from left are J.L. Draganic, Expo Co-Chair and Roy White, White’s Show Supplies.

Pictured from left are Pam Haley, Expo Co-Chair and Dave Russell.

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On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, DVM

Hi-Horned Red Cow’s Calf Are you

Tagged for Greatness?

Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation License Plate Program Show your pride as an Ohio cattle producer and support Ohio’s youth by purchasing the Beef license plate.

Plates are available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

By purchasing an Ohio Beef license plate, you will be supporting the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Program and making a positive difference in the future of the industry by supporting those youth who have been “Tagged for Greatness.”

The Beef plate will cost $25 annually, in addition to regular registration fees. With each Ohio Beef license plate sold, $15 goes directly to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation. The plates are also available for commercial farm trucks.

Call 1-866-OPLATES or visit www.

OPLATES.com for more information.

I have calved a lot of heifers in my life…thousands. All of us who have that type of experience know that after the sweat and strain, the slick and sticky, the hope and pull, the grunt and sigh, when the wet little creature plops on the ground, sometimes there is a moment that time stands still. A second, or two or five, we stare, our world suspended, waiting for a sign.

Then the new baby sniffs, or blinks, or sneezes, or wiggles an ear, and at that moment it feels as though a burden has been lifted from our shoulders.

We did it. We did it again. Just regular common people like us, engaged in that age-old profession of stockman, have participated in a miracle; life being passed from one generation to the next.

It is no small thing to be a part of and every time it happens, it renews us.

The miracle never diminishes. As urbanization inexorably isolates people from the land, fewer and fewer humans are able to participate in this ancient experience. It is our loss.

We have finished calving at my place, none of the cows needed help delivering, for which I’m thankful. But each new little critter trailing after his mama or kickin’ up his heels makes ya smile.

Last week the high-horned red cow finally calved. Baby was solid red like mama. I sat there the next day a’horseback and studied him for a few minutes. Long enough to figure out it was a bull calf and getting’ plenty to eat.

Satisfied, I swung away and started back through the mesquite on a cow trail.

I heard a mama bawlin’ and looked back to see that it was the high-horned red cow. I swept the horizon for her calf, then looked down. There he was right behind my horse’s hind leg trailin’ along with us. I stopped. The little calf bumped into my stirrup. He looked confused. He could hear his mama but something didn’t smell right. I reached down and patted his head. He looked up at me, as if to say, “What are you doin’ here?”

About that time my dog stuck his nose to the baby’s tail. He jumped like a deer, straight-legged and trotted back toward his mama in his ungainly tryin’out-his-new-legs, kinda gait. It was pretty funny. The dog and I couldn’t help but laugh. v

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Breed News Angus Achievements

Scholarships Available for Angus Youth

Through scholarship programs offered through the Angus Foundation and the American Angus Auxiliary, Angus youth passionate about the beef industry are provided financial support to further their education.

Applications for all Angus Foundation scholarships are available online at www.angusfoundation.org and must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

and their families will come to compete in the most competitive national junior livestock show in the country.

Participants will travel from coast to coast, with Angus cattle in tow, to experience the NJAS. In addition to the showring competition, Angus youth will also participate in lifeskills contests, cooking events and much more.

The tentative schedule of events is available online, along with entry forms that must be completed by May 15.

National Junior Angus Show to be held in July

Come win with the Angus team in Des Moines, Iowa, at this year’s National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

From July 9-15, National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members

Themed “Winning with the Angus Team,” the 2017 NJAS expects to draw more than 1,000 head of registered Angus cattle to compete. Class-

es include owned heifers, bred-andowned heifers, cow-calf pairs, steers and bred-and-owned bulls. States will join to compete for the Best Five Head, while individual members will vie for Junior Premier Breeder and the Silver Pitcher Award. A Top 5 selection of Bred-and-Owned Heifers and Owned Heifers will be chosen after each respective show.

May 15 is the ownership and earlyentry deadline, and participants can submit entries online at www.angus. org/njaa.

Cattle competing in the 2017 NJAS will begin checking in at 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 9, and must be signed in by 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 10.

The 51st Annual NJAS Showmanship Contest will also take place, where two junior Angus members from each state compete for the “Top Showman” title. To qualify, juniors must first be selected during state competition.

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Yoder Angus Herd

Complete Dispersal Saturday, June 17, 2017 - Noon

Sale Location: 4040 Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, KY 65748 Featured Cow Families: Blackbird, Blackbird Blossom, Blackcap May, Elba, Emblynette, Erica, Georgina, Juanada, Lucy, Madame Pride, Peg, Rosetta, Ruby, Sioux Champion Hill and SAV females included!

More Than 100 Head Sell: 45 Cow/Calf Pairs and Bred Cows 15 Yearling Bred and Open Heifers 15 Yearling Bulls and Bull Calves 1 Herd Sire LLA GEORGINA 419 Selling more than 20 maternal descendants Yoder Angus Mahlon & Dave Yoder 7362 Polecat Pike Maysville, KY 41056 Phone: (606) 742-9054 Yoder.indd 1

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Sale Managers: Tom Burke; Kurt Schaff; Jeremy Haag Phone: (816) 532-0811 American Angus Hall of Fame Fax: (816) 532-0851 World Angus Headquarters E-mail: angushall@earthlink.net P.O. Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660.

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Junior Heifer Show

Judge: Tom Hawk, Earlville, Illinois

Grand Champion Heifer & Champion ShorthornPlus Exhibited by Taylor Morbitzer, Franklin County

Reserve Champion Heifer & Champion Purebred Simmental Exhibited by Meghan Reed, Sandusky County

3rd Overall Heifer & Champion Chianina Exhibited by Abbie Collins, Preble County

4th Overall Heifer & Champion % Simmental Exhibited by Justin Reed, Sandusky County

5th Overall Heifer & Champion Angus Exhibited by Justin Siefker, Allen County

6th Overall Heifer & Champion MaineTainer Exhibited by Kathy Lehman, Richland County

7th Overall Heifer & Reserve Champion Angus Exhibited by Delaney Jones, Allen County

8th Overall Heifer & Reserve Champion % Simmental Exhibited by Matthew Koverman, Scioto County

9th Overall Heifer & Champion High % AOB Exhibited by Erin Dilger Lawrence, Licking County

10th Overall Heifer & Champion Hereford Exhibited by Lindsey Pugh, Stark County

Visit www.ohiobeefexpo.com for complete Ohio Beef Expo results.

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Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Hailee Carter, Holmes County

Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Bailey Wagner, Hardin County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Olivia Wood, Clinton County

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Maddox Cupp, Fairfield County

Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Caitlin Schaub, Auglaize County

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer Exhibited by Erin Dilger Lawrence, Licking County

Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Emily Dahse, Gallia County

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer Exhibited by Kathy Lehman, Richland County

Champion Miniature Heifer Exhibited by Walker Wiley, Morrow County

Reserve Champion Miniature Heifer Exhibited by JT Popick, Stark County

Champion Low % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Hanna Schroeder, Putnam County

Reserve Champion Low % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Jordan Johnson, Gallia County

Reserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Allison Herr, Fulton County

Reserve Champion High % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Kylie O’Brien, Wood County

Champion Crossbred Heifer Exhibited by Will Harsh, Delaware County Spring Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 29

Forage Corner Rory Lewandowski, OSU Extension Educator, Wayne County

Managing Spring Grass Growth and Selective Grazing For most beef cattle farmers who are managing their pastures in a rotational grazing system two of the biggest spring challenges are the flush of rapid growth that will occur and selective grazing. While there are no easy management answers, if we review some basic plant growth biology and grazing principles, they may suggest some management strategies. Warning: this article may disrupt some conventional thinking.

We know that as spring progresses, grass growth will speed up. Our cool season pasture grasses produce about 60% of their total dry matter production by early July. If your farm has a stocking rate that is matched to summer pasture production there is no way your cattle will be able to consume enough pasture forage to keep up with the flush of grass growth that will occur in late April through May. Coupled with this explosion in grass growth is a physiological response to the shorter nights and longer days that triggers seed head production generally starting at some point in early May. So not only is there more forage than can be consumed, but now the quality is steadily declining as a seed head is produced. It is very hard to fight this biology. Fast grazing rotations where hopefully the cattle just top the grass, combined with clipping the pastures to keep seed heads off are some standard management practices that are tried. In reality, these are not great solutions because cattle are not grazing uniformly and are not 30 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

just topping the grass. Instead they are picking and choosing. They are grazing some places harder than others, and leaving other places alone. The result is a patchy, uneven growth pasture paddock. The solution is typically to reset that paddock to an even height, while clipping seed heads. Clipping pastures can be very time consuming, not to mention the fuel and machinery costs that are incurred.

Instead of fighting the biology of spring grass growth, work with it. If your stocking rate is matched for summer production all of the pasture paddocks are not needed during the spring and early summer period. Paddocks should be dropped out of the spring rotation, and doing so will make it easier to manage the spring flush of growth.

Which paddocks should be dropped out? Obviously any paddocks that had trampling and pugging damage during the winter and early spring are good candidates. This will give them time to recover, and/or for some paddock renovation and reseeding to be done. Next, drop those paddocks where it is easiest to get a tractor over. The goal is to use the pasture paddocks with the most slope where mechanical clipping would be difficult.

The end result might be as much as 50% of your grazing acres dropped out of the spring rotation. There is an old saying; in for a penny, in for a pound. If you are willing to change your management and drop paddocks, then the next thing that should be done is to

divide those remaining pastures in half. Use temporary fence, such as polywire, to make these divisions.

This will change stocking density, but not stocking rate. Stocking density is defined as the number of animal units being grazed per unit of land over a short time period.

The stocking rate is defined as the number of animal units that are carried on a given unit of land over a long time period, generally a year.

So, when paddocks are dropped out of the rotation, there is now the opportunity to graze more animal units, more pounds of animal per acre. This will accomplish a couple of things.

First, with more animal pounds on a smaller paddock acreage, a faster rotation is necessary. Cattle will need to be moved more often.

Depending upon paddock size and cattle number, the goal is to move every 2 to 3 days. This will help keep plants in the paddocks in a vegetative growth stage. It will also prevent any desirable plants that may start regrowth after being grazed from being grazed again too soon. Second, when stocking at more pounds per acre, cattle tend to be much less selective. They get down to the business of eating what is in front of them. Paddocks are grazed more uniformly, reducing the need to clip. Pasture forage utilization is increased.

Keep practicing good grazing principles, do not graze below a 3 inch height, and do not enter a paddock with less than 8 inches of growth. Remember, if you have to

err on when to pull cattle out of a paddock, it is better to leave more residual growth as compared to grazing lower. When grass growth begins to slow down and you can no longer pull cattle out of a paddock with 3-4 inches of residual and move to a paddock with 8 inches of growth, it is time to begin adding some of those dropped paddocks back in to the rotation to maintain these grazing principles.

The question will come up about what to do with those paddocks that are dropped out of the spring rotation. Options include taking a hay crop from them, clip them before they are worked back into the rotation, or just let them grow.

The advantage of taking a hay crop is that it might be used later as a management tool, and fed in the late summer to protect paddocks from being overgrazed, particularly if a drought situation develops. The disadvantage is that there is some significant nutrient removal associated with a hay crop.

Clipping is another expense, but does allow nutrients to be recycled back into the paddock and clipping will maintain the vegetative quality of the paddock. If the paddock is clipped try to time it so that the regrowth will be at that 8-10 inch stage when the cattle enter to graze.

Letting the paddocks grow and mature could be an option if a heavy stocking density can be maintained and more pasture divisions added. Under heavy stocking densities cattle will select the best growth and trample the stemmy material in to the soil. When combined with the uniform manure cover that accompanies a heavy stocking density, the result is a mulch layer over the soil that conserves soil moisture, provides a favorable environment for nutrient recycling, and allows good regrowth potential. If the stocking density is heavy enough there will not be any need to clip the paddock after the grazing pass. The stocking density that would allow this system to work is

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probably in excess of 200,000 lbs/ acre. Think fifty 1200 lbs cows in a one-quarter acre paddock and you get the idea. This requires quick paddock moves; basically strip grazing across a pasture paddock. It is not something that the typical cow/ calf grazier is going to try, but it is an option. In addition, this heavy stocking density of mature forage works best once we get some drier weather and soils are not saturated.

Most cattle graziers struggle with the spring flush of growth, seedhead development, rapidly maturing grass and uneven, selective grazing.

Expecting different results this year without a management change is wishful thinking. Management options are available. The bigger question is: are you willing to change v your management.

Letters to the Editor Dear Best of the Buckeye Committee, Thank you for selecting me as one of the candidates for the $500 Best of the Buckeye scholarship!

It is truly an honor to be receiving such a great scholarship. I have been showing in the BEST program for 7 years, and this is the first year I have been eligible for the Best of the Buckeye program since it has been offered. This scholarship gives youth the opportunity to put money towards future show projects, show fees and more.

Again, thank you for selecting me, I greatly appreciate it!

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Junior Heifer Show Continued

Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer Exhibited by Kinley Kreis, Muskingum County

Online Fundraiser

Thank you to donors, buyers and volunteers who contributed to a successful online fundraiser benefiting the Expo Junior Show.

Donors

ABS • Adam Garman • Al Gahler & Family • BioZyme, Inc. BJ and Marlene Eick • Boehringer Ingelheim • Christina Fisher and This & That Shop • Cleveland Cavaliers • COBA Columbus Blue Jackets Team Doctor • Columbus Clippers Generation 6 Marketing • Kalmbach Feeds • Linde’s Livestock Photography • Pam Haley • PBS Animal Health Richland Industries • StandAlone Feed

Buyers

Robert Buell • Jaime Elledge • Alice Frazier • Alexis Guilford Jack Hamilton • Nicholas Holley • Sandra Kuhn • Frederick Linder • Andy Maurice • Michael McGuire • Kevin Mears Jason Michael • Jennifer Morbitzer • Justin Morgan • Staci Nemeth • Justin Nofziger • Adam Pettit • Betty Piscione Elizabeth Pitstick • Miranda Sancic • David Sanders • Kyle Shepard • Ryan Skeens • Christy Snedegar-Paden • Dave Sutherly • Charlotte Wadsworth • Tyler Winegardner • Marty Winkler

30th Anniversary Tribute

The Ohio Beef Expo celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. A Tribute to 30 years of the Ohio Beef Expo ceremony took place on Saturday, March 18. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels recognized the economic impact of Ohio’s beef industry and the importance of 30 years of the Ohio Beef Expo. Ohio Exposition Commission General Manager Virgil Strickler; and Ohio Representative Brian Hill, Chairman of the House Agriculture & Rural Development Committee were present for the tribute. They helped recognize 30 year exhibitors:

Trade Show:

ADM Animal Nutrition COBA/Select Sires, Inc. Genex Cooperative, Inc. Ohio’s Country Journal Pfizer/Zoetis Purina Animal Nutrition White’s Show Supply

Cattle Exhibitors:

Dr. Earl & Cynthia Arnholt, Medina County Byland Shorthorns, Ashland County Fawley Farms, Highland County Maple Valley Farm, Highland County Raines Angus, Pennsylvania 32 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

Membership Booth During the event, OCA volunteers signed up and renewed more than 215 memberships including NCBA memberships. Any current or new OCA member had the opportunity to win some great prizes. Andy Eberhard, Springfield, won a Val6 Radiant Heater donated by Val6 of Ohio. J&J Steakbarn, owned by Jim and Jackie Murray, gave away a $100 gift card won by Bill Tom, Spring Valley.

And new NCBA member, William Pfaff, Gambier, won a Cabelas cooler.

OCA County Affiliate, the Crawford County Cattlemen won the County Affiliate Recruitment Contest drawing and received their choice of a grill, set of Tru-Test Scales or an equal amount toward the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention registration, sponsored by the Ohio Corn Marketing Program.

The Social

Pictured above left to right: Glen Feichtner, Crawford County representative; Sasha Rittenhouse, OCA Membership Committee chairman; Kurt Weaver, Crawford County representative; Ashley Weaver, Crawford County representative; Joe Foster, OCA President. The group won the County Affililate Recruitment Contest drawing on March 17.

Pictured right: OCA board members, Sasha Rittenhouse and Tom Karr, staffing the OCA Membership booth Expo.

A social was hosted for OCA members, volunteers, trade show and cattle exhibitors on Thursday, March 16, at the Crowne Plaza North to kick off the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo. Sponsoring the event was Merial, part of Boehringer Ingelheim.

CJ Brown’s original painting of the Ohio Beef Expo’s 30th anniversary was purchased at the Social by Allflex. Proceeds from the artwork will go toward a youth scholarship awarded through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation.

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Dates to Remember: BEST Banquet

May 6 Ring Ad Deadline

June 13 YCC Nomination Deadline

June 16 Ohio State Fair Entry Deadline

June 20 Ohio State Fair

July 26 - August 6 Young Cattlemen’s Conference

Ohio CattleWomen Update

By Amy Coffman, Ohio CattleWomen President

Helping Hands As the weather warms and everything turns green, it makes me realize how lucky we are. Our fellow farmers and ranchers in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado have a long time before their land is green and producing again. With the help of more fortunate families and communities, affected farms and ranches will long be recovering from the awful tragedy that happened last month.

As they make trip after trip out West with hay and supplies, watching as farmers from all over the United States come together is absolutely heartwarming. Last week in our area, people were working on gathering supplies to make a trip, and listening to them tell about their experience when they came back was very emotional. We work among some very hard-working and caring individuals; I don’t think there is an industry out there that would have each other’s back the way that farmers do.

At the Ohio Beef Expo, I witnessed it – we were doing a raffle with the proceeds going to the wildfire areas, and people would just stop and say “No, I don’t need a ticket. Just put my money in.”

The Ohio Cattlewomen, with the help of donations, sent $580 to help. We had a meeting during the Expo, and I was very happy to see some different faces there. It was voted to send money for the wildfire victims, so those affected could use it however was needed.

We also would like to give a big thank you to Marie Stahl. The newsletter looked great, and a lot of ladies enjoyed the “Looking Back” page. We were asked at National Convention to have the Region 1 meeting in conjunction with our summer meeting to be held in Lancaster, Ohio on June 10th. We are excited to have ladies from our region joining us. Hotel and reservation information is on v our website www.ohiocattlewomen.com.

August 10-12 Call 614-873-6736 or email beef@ohiobeef.org for more info

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Breed News Cont’d Charolais Classics

Junior National Entry Registration Is Open

The 2017 AIJCA Junior National Show & Leadership Conference will be held in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 18-23. Early Registration/Ownership Deadline is Monday, May 1.

Late Registration (Final)/Ownership Deadline is Wednesday, May 10. The $50 Conference Registration fee is available for juniors and adults and includes conference sessions and materials, an official 2017 Junior National t-shirt, 5 lunches and 5 dinners including the Friday evening Annual Awards Banquet meal ticket. (Breakfast is included at AIJCA Hotel Blocks.) For more information visit http://charolaisusa.com/members/jr_national.html.

Chianina Conquests

Opportunities for Junior Members

The National Junior Chianina Show will be held June 23-30, 2017 in Hutchinson, KS in coordination with the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association.

American Junior Chianina Association members interested in joining the Board of Directors can find the application at http://chicattle. org/ajca/. Completed applications must be received in the ACA office postmarked no later than May 1 or emailed to Andrea at andrea@chicattle.org prior to May 1.

Gelbvieh Gatherings

Gelbvieh Junior National in Grand Island

One of the highlights of the summer for AGJA members is participating in the annual junior national show. Junior members of all ages from across the United States gather with their families for a week of youth develop-

ment, education, competition and fun. Hosted by the Gelbvieh Junior Association, the 2017 Junior Nationals will be in Grand Island, Nebraska June 25-30.

Hereford Happenings Ohio Juniors to Exhibit in Louisville

Join the American Hereford Association July 15-21, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky for the 2017 Junior National Hereford Expo.

This summer showcase provides an opportunity for competition of junior members and their cattle projects, along with plenty of events for the entire family. During the week, more than 900 Hereford youth from more than 40 states will exhibit approximately 1,500 head of cattle and participate in leadership and educational competitions. For more information visit Herefordjuniornational.com. Juniors should complete the T-shirt, meal ticket and event order form at the same time they complete the entry and showmanship form. The order form is due May 1.

Limousin Leaders

Opportunities for Limousin Youth

Ohio Juniors should be aware the 2017 Eastern Regional Junior Limousin Show & Southeast Summer Classic will be held in Murfreesboro, Tennesse, June 9-11. The 2017 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress, “Escape to the Island,” will be held July 1-7 in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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Junior Market Animal Show

Judge: Matt Copeland, Nara Visa, New Mexico

Grand Champion Market Animal & Champion Crossbred, Division III Champion Exhibited by Addison Jones, Allen County

Reserve Champion Market Animal & Reserve Champion Crossbred, Division IV Champion, Exhibited by Carson Shafer, Preble County

3rd Overall Market Animal & Champion Chianina Exhibited by Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford County

4th Overall Market Animal & 3rd Overall Crossbred, Division III Reserve Champion Exhibited by Elizabeth Heintz, Auglaize County

5th Overall Market Animal & 4th Overall Crossbred, Division IV Reserve Champion Exhibited by Paige Pence, Clark County

6th Overall Market Animal & Champion Maine-Anjou Exhibited by Beau Johnson, Gallia County

7th Overall Market Animal & Champion ShorthornPlus Exhibited by Kinzee Shafer, Preble County

8th Overall Market Animal & 5th Overall Crossbred, Division I Champion Exhibited by Jonna Goss, Hocking County

9th Overall Market Animal & Champion Market Heifer Exhibited by Kiersten Wilcox, Darke County

10th Overall Market Animal & Champion Shorthorn Exhibited by Carter McCauley, Guernsey County

Visit www.ohiobeefexpo.com for complete Ohio Beef Expo results.

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Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Carly Sanders, Highland County

Reserve Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Maggie Pollard, Defiance County

Champion Hereford Steer Exhibited by Hayden Smith, Holmes County

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer Exhibited by Ross Michael, Montgomery County

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer Exhibited by Colleen Minges, Butler County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Tanner Cordes, Montgomery County

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer Exhibited by Sydney Sanders, Highland County

Champion Simmental Steer Exhibited by Madison Paden, Guernsey County

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer Exhibited by Morgan Mazey, Wood County

Champion Miniature Steer Exhibited by Luke Strow, Wood County

Reserve Champion Miniature Steer Exhibited by Henry Strow, Wood County

Champion AOB Steer Exhibited by Danielle Whitted, Portage County

Reserve Champion AOB Steer Exhibited by Jessica Zwick, Stark County

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer Exhibited by Lance Brinksneader, Darke County

Reserve Champion Market Heifer Exhibited by Brooke Hayhurst, Wayne County Spring Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 37

NCBA News Cattlemen Applaud Delay of GIPSA Rule, Call for Its Ultimate Demise

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the mid-April announcement that the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is delaying the effective date of its interim final rule an additional six months to Oct. 19, 2017.

“This is another step toward common sense and away from counterproductive government intrusion in the free market,” said NCBA President Craig Uden. “That said, while a delay is welcome, ultimately this rule should be killed and American cattle producers should be free to market our beef without the threat of government-sanctioned frivolous lawsuits.”

Two proposed rules and one interim final rule came out in December 2016, one month before the end of the Obama Administration. The interim final rule regarding the scope of the Packers and Stockyards Act and the proposed rule regarding undue preference and unjust treatment have a direct negative impact on the cattle industry.

Current systems that allow producers to market their cattle as they see fit reward them for producing the higher-quality beef that consumers demand. Under the interim final rule, USDA or a producer no longer needs to prove true economic harm.

Instead, one only needs to say that he or she was treated “unfairly” to file a damaging lawsuit that could discourage cattlemen from continuing to invest in improving the quality of beef being produced.

Cattlemen Commend Re-establishment of Congressional Beef Caucus

At a Capitol Hill news conference in late March, NCBA applauded the re-establishment of the bipartisan Congressional Beef Caucus.

The Beef Caucus will organize and educate Members of Congress and their staff on policy issues that impact America’s cattle and beef producers.

The Congressional Beef Caucus will be co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-28th District, Texas) and Kevin

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Yoder (R-3rd District, Kansas,) who joined NCBA at the news conference.

The Beef Caucus currently stands 35 Members of Congress strong, hailing from 21 different states.

The announcement of the reestablishment of the Beef Caucus comes as hundreds of livestock producers stormed Capitol Hill as part of NCBA’s and the Public Lands Council’s annual Legislative Conferences.

Cattlemen Testifies to House Small Business Subcommittee

In late March, Tim White, a cattle producer from Lexington, Kentucky, testified before the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade regarding the future of America’s small family farms. In his testimony, White called on Congress to address the overly burdensome regulatory environment that is hampering rural America, repeal the federal estate tax, and to ensure the 2018 Farm Bill works for America’s cattle producers.

White said that as a small business owner, one of the biggest concerns he faces is over-regulation. EPA’s “Waters of the United States” he said is a prime example of over-regulation that would subject farmers and ranchers to unnecessary and costly permitting process.

“As a family-owned business, and knowing the detrimental impact this regulation could have on my operation, it is appalling that the agencies asserted that it would not have a significant economic impact on small businesses.”

White also called for the repeal of the federal estate tax, which is a leading cause of the breakup of multigenerational family farms.

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Breed News Cont’d Maine-Anjou Moments

Scholarships Due May 1, 2017

The American Maine-Anjou Association is proud to support the advanced education of MaineAnjou juniors. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please visit http://maine-anjou.org/ junior/scholarship.php or contact Lindsey Broek at Lindsey@amaapc. com or 816.858.9954 for the official application. The American MaineAnjou Scholarship Award is presented annually and will be announced at the Junior National Maine-Anjou Show this year.

Red Angus Recognition

Junior National Entry Registration Open

The North American Junior Red Angus Event provides education activities for Red Angus youth breeders. The NAJRAE offers programs giving youth the opportunity to learn and practice business skills in the beef industry, and engage in leadership positions. The program emphasizes and recognizes those youth who show initiative and interest in owning and raising Red Angus beef cattle. The annual event serves as a forum for junior Red Angus youth and their families, breeders, and other beef enthusiasts to come together to compete, and to exchange ideas, knowledge, and technology.

The 2017 National Junior Show will take place June 19-24 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Salers Standouts

Salers Youth will Meet in Mississippi

June 26 – July 1 Juniors will exhibit in Corinth, Mississippi at the 2017 ASJA Junior National. This show is sponsored by the American Salers Junior Association (ASJA) and American Salers Association (ASA) and hosted by the Mississippi Salers Association. The show is open to all ASJA members. For more information visit: http://salersusa.org/ jrnational/.

Shorthorn Success

Juniors headed to Tulsa for National Junior Show The 2017 National Junior Shorthorn Show is set to take place July 3-8 in Tulsa, OK. The Ownership deadline is May 1 and no entries will be accepted after the final deadline of May 15.

Simmental Solutions

Ohio Simmental Youth Hosting Eastern Regional

The Ohio Simmental Association is hosting the 2017 Eastern Regional Classic June 14-17, 2017 at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, OH. For fairgrounds or schedule questions, contact Ohio Junior Simmental Advisor, Jenny Cowdrey at 937515-0290. Registration is $45 and the cattle entry fee is $15 per head. The $45 contestant fee includes all competitive events, official show shirt, and one banquet ticket. Regional Classic entries must be submitted online at www.juniorsimmental.org no later than May 15, 2017 at 11:59 v PM MT.

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Junior Market Animal Show Continued

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Reserve Champion Division I Crossbred Steer Exhibited by Callie Daniels, Allen County

Champion Division II Crossbred Steer Exhibited by Addie Shaffer, Lake County

Champion Division V Crossbred Steer Exhibited by Micayla McClure, Hamilton County

Reserve Champion Division V Crossbred Steer Exhibited by Caleb Horn, Fairfield County

Reserve Champion Division II Crossbred Steer Exhibited by Cambell Gostomsky, Darke County

Saltwell Expo Scholarship

Kady Davis, Carrollton, Ohio was presented with a $1,000 Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Saltwell Expo scholarship during the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show. Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke and the Ohio Beef Expo sponsor the scholarship. The Puzackes donate a percentage of the sales generated from the official line of clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.

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Pictured from left: Sally Puzacke, Saltwell Western Store; and Kady Davis.

Showmanship More than 450 contestants competed for showmanship on Saturday, March 18. Judging showmanship were Jim & Mary Bloomberg, Berwick, Illinois

Beginner Showmanship

Junior Showmanship

Top 10 Beginner Showmanship include, from left to right: Karli Kennedy, Adams County; Emma Yochum, Highland County; Carly Sanders Highland County; Lance Brinksneader, Darke County; Alexis Perry, Ottawa County; Owen Fennig, Mercer County; Lauren Schulte, Putnam County; Gracie Strim, Crawford County; Brooklyn Hamilton, Clinton County; Haleigh Stephens, Ashland County

Top 10 Junior Showmanship include, from left to right: Hudson Drake, Ross County; Kylee Bloomfield, Crawford County; Madison Paden, Guernsey County; Avery McGuire, Champaign County; Sydney Sanders, Highland County; Mason Love, Fairfield County; Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County; Kennedi Smith, Wood County; Brice Phelps, Union County; Hayden Belleville, Wood County

Novice Showmanship

Intermediate Showmanship

Top 10 Novice Showmanship include, from left to right: Shayla Sancic, Stark County; Skyler Ward, Preble County; Tanner Shipley, Adams County; Kristina Scheurman, Coshocton County; Taylor Stephen, Morrow County; Brooklyn Conrad, Butler County; Gabriella Sherman, Holmes County; Karly Goetz, Ottawa County; Ryan Waddell, Scioto County; Kate Hornyak, Geauga County

Top 10 Intermediate Showmanship include, from left to right: Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford County; Allison Davis, Carroll County; Colleen Minges, Butler County; Layne Lassnick, Lake County; Taylor Michael, Montgomery County; Levi Delong, Ross County; Addie Shaffer, Lake County; Abigail Thornton, Fairfield County; Dalton Kennedy, Adams County; Kayla Marker, Darke County

Senior Showmanship

Top 10 Senior Showmanship include, from left to right: Carter Smith, Holmes County; Brooke Hayhurst, Wayne County; Taylor Morbitzer, Franklin County; Erica Snook, Noble County; Kassidy Thompson, Miami County; Kady Davis, Carroll County; Anne Thompson, Clinton County; Haley Frazier, Jackson County; Brianna Ellish, Miami County; Caleb Horn, Fairfield County

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Expo Sponsors The Social Merial

Junior Show Platinum Sponsors

Arena Sponsor

Evans Cattle Company

K-Buildings - Elgin Service Center Miami Valley Plastics POET Grain – Marion Weaver Leather

Expo Committee Apparel

Junior Show Gold Sponsors

Breeders’ World Online Sales Farm Credit Mid-America

Official Expo Committee Utility Vehicle Supplier Franklin Equipment

Official Expo Vet Zoetis

Cattle Chutes

Highland Livestock Enterprises

Concession Stand Cups Hilliard-Lyons R&C Packing

Sale Rings

The Wendt Group - Kevin Wendt Ferguson Show Cattle - John Ferguson

Wireless Service in Voinovich Experience Columbus

Ohio Beef Expo App Fennig Equipment

Youth Day

Ohio Soybean Council

Showmanship Sponsor Cattle Visions Show Bloom

Junior Show Heifer Ring

BioZyme, Inc. - Sure Champ

Junior Show Market Animal Ring

Green Oak Farms & Schaeffer Show Cattle

Junior Show Make-up Ring

Fayette County Cattle Feeders Assoc.

Junior Show Market Animal Top 5

David L. Campbell Insurance Agency Hasting Mutual

Junior Show Market Animal Top 6-10 Oxy-Gen Supplements

Junior Show Heifer Top 5

Goettemoeller Show Cattle

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All American Scales & Calibration, Inc.Claylick Run Angus Clear Fork FFA Chapter Greene County Cattlemen’s Association Haley Farms Hanby Farms Inc. Highland County Cattleman’s Association Kent Feeds Lee A. Brown Insurance Agency LLC Mercer County Cattlemen’s Association Ohio Soybean Council Ohio’s Country Journal Purina Animal Nutrition Rowe Nutrition LLC/Premier Feeds ST Genetics UIS Insurance and Investments Umbarger Show Feeds Way View Cattle Company Wood County Beef Producers

Junior Show Silver Sponsors

Alltech Andrews Auctioneers Animal Hospital of Tiffin Chimera Mobile Vet Crop Production Services Engelhaupt Embroidery Fulton County Cattle Feeders Generation 6 Marketing Goff Show Cattle Granville Milling, Co. Hamilton Insurance Agency Hidden Creek Farms HJF Horse, Hay & Cattle Company Hoobler Farms JB, Trish and Blair Levering Jeremy and Jenna Barbour Jerry Haag Motors, Inc Johnny Regula, Auctioneer Kim Davis Insurance Agency/Nationwide Insurance Maplecrest Farms Mercer Landmark Merchants National Bank Morgan Cattle Company Northwestern Mutual - Kayla Hinds Ohio Cattlewomen Ohio Valley Cattlemen’s Association Paintcreek Cattle Richwood Bank Ron Kreis, Auctioneer Xtreme Show Cattle/Dave Obrenovich/ Vaughn Insurance

Back Tag Sponsor

Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.

Junior Show Bronze Sponsors

The Andersons Feed Ingredient Group Ashland County Cattlemen’s Association Corn Husker Classic Show & Sale Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association DA Cattle Gahler Farms Heil Farms HFS Angus Ke-Car Farms Kyle, Ashley & Adalida Culp/Seth & Emily Miller LePage Cattle LTD Ryan LePage Auctioneer Tiffin Farmer’s Co-op Tuscarawas County Cattlemen’s Association Williams County Beef Producers

Junior Show Class Sponsors

Champion Hill Circle L. Fence, Ltd. Duane Kimpel Hoof Trimming HerdPro by S and B Custom Innovations Highland Farms, Ltd. Highland Livestock Supply Huron County Cattlemen Kleman Show Cattle Knox County Cattlemen’s Association Lance’s Trailer Sales Logan County Cattlemen’s Association Luckey Farmers Inc. MARS Angus Matt, Amy and Parker Kleski Noble County Cattlemen’s Association POET Biorefining Richard Bryson Family Roger W. Thompson DVM Saunders Cattle Scott and Shannon Clark & Family Sky High Farms Stark County Cattlemen’s Association

Breed Associations

Buckeye Hereford Assoc.

Ohio Angus Assoc.

Ohio Mid Eastern Maine-Anjou Assoc.

Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Assoc.

Ohio Simmental Assoc.

Premier Trade Show Exhibitors The Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show Committee and OCA recognized two trade show exhibitors as Premier Exhibitors.

Congratulations to Highland Livestock Supply, the large display booth winner; and Umbarger Show Feeds, was the small display booth winner.

Highland Livestock Supply was recognized as a premier exhibitor. Pictured from left are Derek Fauber, Trade Show Committee; Pam Haley, Expo Co-Chair; Sam Albrecht, NCBA; Curt Hively, Highland Livestock Supply; Joe Foster, Trade Show Committee; Allison Hively, Highland Livestock Supply; J.L. Draganic, Expo Co-Chair.

Umbarger Show Feeds was recognized as a premier exhibitor. Pictured from left are J.L. Draganic, Expo Co-Chair; Sam Albrecht, NCBA; Eric King, Umbarger Show Feeds; Pam Haley, Expo Co-Chair; Joe Foster, Trade Show Committee; Derek Fauber, Trade Show Committee.

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Checkoff News Watts Attends State Beef Council Orientation

Cattlemen television program and a digital command center that helps monitor the attitudes and trends of consumers across the United States.

Annual State Beef Council Orientation Illuminates Programs for State Directors

Trust, knowledge and understanding are the foundations on which strong partnerships are built. That’s the central idea behind an annual orientation for state beef council directors and staffs coordinated by the Federation of State Beef Councils.

About 70 directors and staff from 28 state beef councils from across the country attended the 2017 orientation, held March 13-14 at the head-quarters of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Centennial, Colo.

Pictured from left Dawn Caldwell, Federation Vice Chair, Nebraska and Barb Watts, Ohio.

NCBA is the home of the Federation of State Beef Councils, and a con-tractor to the Beef Checkoff Program.

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MBA Program Reaches 10,000 Grads!

In March, beef checkoff’s Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program, reached 10,000 graduates! This group of beef and dairy producers – along with chefs, teachers, doctors, dietitians and others in the beef community – has stepped up and are leading the way in advocating for the industry and all of agriculture.

After completing the program, MBA grads are equipped to have engaging conversations with consumers, both online and in person, and are encouraged to participate in advocacy campaigns. The MBA program was v started in March 2009.

May is Ohio Beef Month!

Beef Briefs Ohio Livestock Coalition Making LEAPs in Protecting the Environment

As Ohio livestock farmers, taking care of the environment is a top priority. The Ohio Livestock Environmental Assurance Program (LEAP) is a voluntary program to help Ohio’s livestock farms take a handson approach in protecting the land, air and water on and around farms.

The program was founded in 1997, and previously existed only in print.

The Ohio Livestock Coalition recently launched the program online to make information more easily accessible to farmers throughout the state of Ohio. As a member of the Ohio Livestock Coalition, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association supports the program and encourages all Ohio

Entries due: June 20th All Junior Market Beef entries must be made online.

beef farmers to visit the website at https://ohleap.org/.

LEAP is available to all Ohio livestock farmers who are interested in taking a proactive approach in protecting Ohio farm lands, and creating an environment in which Ohio’s farm community can prosper and grow. LEAP helps farmers identify and address key management issues affecting environmental quality by providing helpful evaluation tools and resources.

If you own a farm, use manure in your operations, have an issue on your farm, or are looking to expand visit ohleap.org to find helpful tools and current legislation.

Fall Internship Application Deadline

July 1 Submit your resume and cover letter to:

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Ohio Cattlemen’s Association & Ohio Beef Council Attn: Internship 10600 US Highway 42 Marysville, OH 43040 or by email to: beef@ohiobeef.org

1st Session:

Angus, Gelbvieh, Limousin and Simmental

2nd Session:

AOB, Chianina, Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn

3rd Session:

Sunday, July 30: Commercial Cattle

Tuesday, August 1: Santa Gertrudis Miniature Hereford

Jr. Market Beef

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Ohio’s Premier BRED, Born & Raised Steer and Heifer Youth Event scholarship steer Division Sponsors: Heifer Division 2017 Ohio Beef Expo Results The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) hosted the Best of the Buckeye show at the Ohio Beef Expo on Sunday, March 19 during the junior show. The Best of the Buckeye program, coordinated by OCA in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo and Ohio State Fair, had a strong start to the season with more than 230 head of cattle nominated by youth and breeders to date.

The program recognizes top Ohio bred, born and raised steers and heifers, along with the breeder and exhibitor, in each breed division at the two shows.

Best of the Buckeye provides Ohio seedstock breeders with an enhanced marketing opportunity for Ohio bred, born and raised steers and heifers, creates a source of more moderately priced show steers and heifers by providing a program with awards and prestige, and attracts new participants interested in showing at the Ohio Beef Expo and/or the Ohio State Fair.

This year’s generous sponsors are Garwood Cattle Co., LLC, heifer division; Jones Show Cattle and R.D. Jones Excavating, steer division; and Ohio Ag Equipment and Ohio Cat,

scholarship division. $30,000 will be presented between the two shows in the form of premiums, scholarships and awards. Every winning Best of the Buckeye exhibitor received a basic premium of $300 for champion, $200 for reserve champion, and $100 for third overall. Ohio breed associations also contributed additional premiums. OCA would like to thank these sponsors for contributing to a successful fifth year.

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Best of the Buckeye Heifers - Sponsored by Garwood Cattle Co. LLC

Champion Angus Heifer Exhibited by Justin Siefker, Delphos, Ohio Bred by Kingsway Angus, Tiffin, Ohio Total Premium: $500*

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer Exhibited by Sydney Sanders, Leesburg, Ohio Bred by Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro, Ohio Total Premium: $325*

Third Overall Angus Heifer Exhibited by Alyson Simpson, West Union, Ohio Bred by Kingsway Angus, Tiffin, Ohio Total Premium: $175*

Champion Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Kiersten Wilcox, New Madison, Ohio Bred by Hunt Farms, New Madison, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Brooke Hayhurst, Shreve, Ohio Bred by DWK Cattle, Minerva, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio Bred by Garwood Cattle Company, LLC, Columbiana, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Kyle Piscione, Burbank, Ohio Bred by Soehnlen Cattle Company, Navarre, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Kady Davis, Carrollton, Ohio Bred by Pugh Central Station, Louisville, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Maddox Cupp, Lancaster, Ohio Bred by Addison Jones, Harrod, Ohio Total Premium: $300 46 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

Best of the Buckeye • 2017 Ohio Beef Expo Results - Continued

Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Caitlin Schaub, Wapakoneta, Ohio Bred by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Hanna Schroeder, Columbus Grove, Ohio Bred by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall High % Maine-Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio Bred by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion MaineTainer Heifer Exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio Bred by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Alyson Simpson, West Union, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall MaineTainer Heifer Exhibited by Jordan Johnson, Gallipolis, Ohio Bred by Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Brandee Painter, Hebron, Ohio Bred by Boyert Show Cattle, Seville, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Sarah Harner, Xenia, Ohio Bred by Ben Harner, Xenia, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Abigail Thornton, Amanda, Ohio Bred by Boyert Show Cattle, Seville, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer Exhibited by Ashley Peter, Hicksville, Ohio Bred by Boyert Show Cattle, Seville, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer Exhibited by Reed Hanes, Celina, Ohio Bred by Hunt Farms, New Madison, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall ShorthornPlus Heifer Exhibited by Madison King, Bellefontaine, Ohio Bred by Durban Cattle Company, West Jefferson, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Meghan Reed, Lindsey, Ohio Bred by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio Total Premium: $342.50*

Reserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Allison Herr, Metamora, Ohio Bred by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio Total Premium: $225.50*

Third Overall Purebred Simmental Heifer Breb and Exhibited by Morgan Love, Baltimore, Ohio Total Premium: $117* Spring Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 47

Best of the Buckeye • 2017 Ohio Beef Expo Results - Continued

Champion % Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Matthew Koverman, Minford, Ohio Bred by CampbellCo, Cedarville, Ohio Total Premium: $342.50*

Reserve Champion % Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Hudson Drake, Chillicothe, Ohio Bred by Hara Farms, Dublin, Ohio Total Premium: $225.50*

Third Overall % Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Matthew Koverman, Minford, Ohio Bred by Hara Farms, Dublin, Ohio Total Premium: $117

View COMPLETE Best of the Buckeye Results Online at Champion Miniature Heifer Exhibited by JT Popick, East Canton, Ohio Bred by 4 Wiley Farm, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Reserve Champion Miniature Heifer Exhibited by Isaac Wiley, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Bred by 4 Wiley Farm, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Low % AOB Heifer Bred & Exhibited by Mason Love, Baltimore, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion Low % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Austin Frazier, Fredericktown, Ohio Bred by Frazier’s Farm, Fredericktown, Ohio Total Premium: $200

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Third Overall Low % AOB Heifer Exhibited by Lauren Schulte, Ottawa , Ohio Bred by Levi Richards, Pemberville, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Best of the Buckeye Steers - Sponsored by Jones Show Cattle & R.D. Jones Excavating

No Photo Available Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Carly Sanders, Leesburg, Ohio Bred by Hara Farms, Dublin, Ohio Total Premium: $500*

Champion Chianina Steer Exhibited by Kate Hornyak, Chardon, Ohio Bred by Grauer Show Cattle, Shiloh, Ohio Total Premium: $300 48 | Ohio Cattleman | Spring Issue 2017

Reserve Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Kinsey Crowe, West Alexandria, Ohio Bred by Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro, Ohio Total Premium: $325*

Third Overall Angus Steer Exhibited by Josie Kidwell, Walhonding, Ohio Bred by Ke-Car Farms, Danville, Ohio Total Premium: $175*

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer Exhibited by Mikayla Cain Perez, Ansonia, Ohio Bred by Monnier Cattle, Houston, Ohio Total premium: $200

Third Overall Chianina Steer Exhibited by Jacob Levering, Mount Gilead, Ohio Bred by Sherman Farms, Cardington, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Hereford Steer Exhibited by Hayden Smith, Millersburg, Ohio Bred by Smith Show Cattle, Millersburg, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, Exhibited by Noah Smith, Fremont, Ohio Bred by Hill & Hollow Farm, Bradford, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall Hereford Steer Exhibited by Jacob Wiechart, Ft. Jennings, Ohio Bred by Hickory Lane Show Cattle, Cloverdale, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer Bred & Exhibited by Beau Johnson, Gallipolis, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer Exhibited by Colleen Minges, Oxford, Ohio Bred by Scott & Barb Stockslager, West Alexandria, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall Maine-Anjou Steer Exhibited by Adam Kinsman, Archbold, Ohio Bred by Morgan Cattle Company, Mt. Perry, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Logan Schroeder, Defiance, Ohio Bred by Turner Shorthorns, Somerset, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Madison King, Bellefontaine, Ohio Bred by Durban Cattle Company, West Jefferson, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Trevor Moran, Richwood, Ohio Bred by Turner Shorthorn, Somerset, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer Bred & Exhibited by Tyler Michael, Germantown, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer Exhibited by Kyle Piscione, Burbank, Ohio Bred by Piscione Cattle, Burbank, Ohio Total Premium: $200

Third Overall ShorthornPlus Steer Exhibited by Luke Schroeder, Defiance, Ohio Bred by Turner Shorthorns, Somerset, Ohio Total Premium: $100

Champion Simmental Steer Exhibited by Morgan Mazey, Weston, Ohio Bred by Prestige Cattle / Goff Show Cattle, Crooksville, Ohio Total Premium: $342.50*

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer Exhibited by Gracie Stirm, Galion, Ohio Bred by McMahan Show Cattle, Marion, Ohio Total premium: $225.50*

Third Overall Simmental Steer Exhibited by Taylor Stephen, Mt Gilead, Ohio Bred by Kiesewetter Livestock, Piqua, Ohio Total Premium: $117* Spring Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 49

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County Affiliate Beef Promotion Grant Applications Due

Stark County Cattlemen Celebrate A Successful Year

Cattlemen in Stark County gathered to celebrate their successes throughout the past year and to plan their upcoming events in 2017. Members of the Stark County Cattlemen’s Association (SCCA) have hosted numerous events inviting urban families to the farm to show them how beef gets from the pasture to their families’ tables.

SCCA has involved their young cattlemen through a Beef Ambassador program; teaching youth to communicate the message from cattlemen to consumers. They have also integrated a youth board member postition onto their board of directors. To learn more about SCCA’s events and programs, be sure to follow them on Facebook and v Instagram.

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Cattlemen Learn to Think Like a Packer The 2017 installment of the BEEF 509 course was held Saturday, February 25 and March 4 at the Ohio State University. The program is the result of a partnership with the Ohio Beef Council, Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation, The Ohio State University Extension, and The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences.

Beef producers from around Ohio were able to come together to learn more about the relationship between raising beef and its ultimate impact with consumers. BEEF 509 par-

ticipants had the opportunity to learn about industry segments that often are misunderstood or overlooked during day-to-day beef production.

The first Saturday consisted of presentations focused on animal handling, animal nutrition, pricing factors, live evaluation and beef grading. Participants were charged to take what they had learned and purchase the cattle in a mock auction that would be the most profitable.

The second Saturday of BEEF 509 allowed participants to grade and

Teams purchased animals at the auction after learning about evaluation and grading techniques.

Ohio State faculty showed BEEF 509 participants different ways beef is being used in processed products to enhance consumer satisfaction.

Dr. Francis Fluharty discusses the impacts nutrition has on beef quality and consumer satisfaction.

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After learning about the USDA grading procedure, participants fabricated their purchased carcass with the assistance of Ohio State faculty and staff.

fabricate their purchased carcass.

After cutting and weighing the team’s respective carcass, they were given their results on profitability. Ohio State Meat Science faculty showed participants methods used to scientifically measure various factors important to consumer satisfaction, as well as, ways to enhance beef products.

If you are interested in participating in the next BEEF 509 program contact the Ohio Beef Center at (614) 8736736 or via email beef@ohiobeef.org. v

BEEF 509 attendees learned how Ohio’s Beef Checkoff dollars are invested to keep beef at the top of consumers’ grocery lists and on the dinner plate.

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Beef Briefs Cont’d ODA Seeks to Recognize Farm Families Leading in Conservation and Productivity Individuals have until May 17, 2017 to nominate families

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is accepting nominations to honor Ohio farm families who are leaders in conservation for the 2017 Conservation Farm Family Awards.

The Conservation Farm Family Award program has recognized Ohio farm families since 1984 for their efforts in managing natural and human resources while meeting both production and conservation goals.

“Conservation practices are paramount to Ohio farmers in preserving our resources for future generations,” said ODA Director David T. Daniels. “With these awards, we are able to recognize farmers who have taken extra steps toward protecting the land using conservation practices they have implemented on their own farms.”

Five area finalists will be selected from across the state and will be recognized at the annual Farm Science Review in September. They will also receive a $400 award, courtesy of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and be featured in the September issue of Ohio Farmer Magazine.

Individual farmers, partnerships or family farm corporations are eligible for nomination, provided a substantial portion of their income is derived from farming. The judging is based on the nominee’s use of new and traditional conservation techniques, comprehensive management, individual initiative in applying conservation measures and the nominee’s willingness to share conservation information, experiences and philosophy with others.

Nomination forms can be obtained from local county soil and water conservation districts or by visiting

ODA’s website at www.agri.ohio.gov.

The forms can be submitted by email to dswc@agri.ohio.gov or by mail to Conservation Farm Family Award, C/O Ohio Department of Agriculture 8995 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43608. The forms must be returned by Wednesday, May 17.

The awards program is sponsored by the ODA Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Ohio Farmer magazine, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Georgia to Host BIF Annual Meeting and Research Symposium

Improvement” — will feature Keith Bertrand and Daniela Lourenco, University of Georgia; Tom Lawlor, Holstein Association USA; Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska; and Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California – Davis.

The second day’s general session, “Profitability Using the Tools We Have,” will include presentations

by Todd Thrift, University of Florida; Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky; Donnell Brown, R. A. Brown Ranch; Larry Keenan, Red Angus Association of America; Justin Rhinehart, University of Tennessee; and Darrell Busby, Tri County Steer Carcass Futurity Cooperative.

The afternoon breakout sessions will focus on a range of beefproduction and genetic-improvement topics. The conference also features a Young Producer Symposium on

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Best of the Buckeye • 2017 Ohio Beef Expo Results - Continued

Champion Miniature Steer Exhibited by Luke Strow, Custar, Ohio Bred by Richie Souvenier, Grand Rapids, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion Miniature Steer Exhibited by Henry Strow, Custar, Ohio Bred by Meadow View Farm, Cambridge, Ohio Total Premium: $200

No Photo Available Champion AOB Steer Exhibited by Chase Snyder, Navarre, Ohio Bred by Garwood Cattle Company LLC, Columbiana, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Reserve Champion AOB Steer Exhibited by Garrett Agle, South Charleston, Ohio Bred by Agle Family Cattle, South Vienna, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Third Overall AOB Steer Exhibited by Gavin Burke, Mount Vernon, Ohio Bred by Frazier’s Farm, Fredericktown, Ohio Total Premium: $300

Best of the Buckeye Scholarships Sponsored by Ohio Ag Equipment and Ohio Cat Linda Meier, representing Ohio Cat • Hannah French, Wakeman, Ohio • Paige Gehret, Yorkshire, Ohio • Madelynn Baney, Navarre, Ohio • Blake Herdman, Hillsboro, Ohio • Tait Dusseau, Graytown, Ohio • Bailey Dusseau, Graytown, Ohio • Kinley Kreis, Adamsville, Ohio • Masion King, Bellefontaine, Ohio • Issac Gehret, Yorkshire, Ohio • Kady Davis, Carrollton, Ohio • Kyle Piscione, Burbank, Ohio • Drew Browning, Zanesville, Ohio • Morgan Gillespie, Hamilton, Ohio • Chad Wiseman, representing Ohio Ag Equipment The Best of the Buckeye program awarded $500 scholarships to Best of the Buckeye participants to offset the cost of purchasing, raising and exhibiting a Best of the Buckeye nominated calf awarded based on show experience and need. These scholarships were awarded to participants of all ages, whether they’re just looking for a boost to get started or they’re a more experienced showman, but could just use a little help offsetting the cost of a steer or heifer project.

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Ben Harner, Xenia HC Farm, Marengo Helsinger Polled Hereford, Germantown Heritage Farm, Ft Jennings Herr Show Cattle, Metamore HFS Angus, Radnor Hickory Lane Show Cattle, Cloverdale Hill & Hollow Farms, Bradford Hilltop Farms Show Cattle, Oak Hill Howser Farms, Mt. Orab Austin Hunker, Bellevue Hunt Farms, New Madison Johnson Show Cattle, Gallipolis Johnston Farms, Wauseon Jones Show Cattle, Harrod JTR Farms, Germantown Kasler Cattle Company, Millfield Ke-Car Farms, Danville Fulton Kennedy, Seaman Kennedy Farms, Seaman Josie Kidwell, Walhonding Kiesewetter Livestock, Piqua Kingsway Angus, Tiffin Kitzmiller Farm & Cattle, Homeworth Lawrence Cattle Co., Hebron Levanderosa Stock Farm, Woodstock Cole Liggett, Dennison Mason Love, Baltimore Morgan Love, Baltimore Shelby Manning, Union City Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro Nick McConnell, Mt. Vernon McLaughlin Shorthorns, Woodsfield McMahan Show Cattle, Marion Meadow View Farm, Cambridge Miller Family Show Cattle, West Unity Miller Registered Shorthorns, Wakeman Whitney Miller, Shreve Minges Show Cattle, Okeana Colleen Minges, Oxford Zachary Minges, Hamilton Monnier Cattle, Houston Morgan Cattle Co., Mt. Perry Ali Muir, Waynesville Muddy Fork Cattle, LLC, Wooster Kat’s Kattle, DeGraff Osage Farm, Wilmington

Brandee Painter, Hebron Paradise Cattle Company, Ashville Phelps Farms, Milford Center Pilot Knob Farms, Sabina Piscione Cattle, Burbank Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon Power Up Syndicate, Mentor Prestige Cattle / Goff Show Cattle, Crooksville Prince Farms, Conover Pugh Central Station, Louisville Hannah Randolph, Richmond Reed Show Stock, Lindsey Richards Show Stock, Pemberville Rocking F Cattle Co., West Unity Rocking G, Bethel Ruffing Family Farms, Republic RVC Farms, Cedarville Schroeder Show Cattle, Columbus Grove Shaffer Farms, Fredericktown Elizabeth Shatto, Fort Loramie Sherman Farms, Cardington Showcase Cattle Co., Winchester Alyson Simpson, West Union Smith Show Cattle, Millersburg Soehnlen Cattle Company, Navarre Richie Souvenier, Grand Rapids Stertzbach Cattle Company, Louisville STJ Ruffing Cattle Co., Republic Scott & Barb Stockslager, West Alexandria Shannon Strow, Custar Taylor Made Cattle, Grove City Thiel Farms, Upper Sandusky Thompson Show Cattle, Troy Thunderstruck Farms, Bowling Green Toussaint River Angus Farm, Oak Harbor Turner Shorthorns, Somerset Ty Hawley Show Cattle, Jeromesville West End Cattle Company, Cumberland Winegardner Show Cattle, Lima Christina Winter, Ashville Neil Wise, New Philadelphia Y-Not, Pleasant Plain Yochum Family Cattle, Hillsboro

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Join the Ohio Cattlemen's Association

new STUDENT MEMBERSHIP program COMing Fall 2017 Enjoy 2 issues of the Ohio Cattleman Magazine, networking & career development opportunities barbeque and on-campus barbeques.

Student Members are eligible foR annual drawings that include:

- Cowboy Boots - Sale credit for OCA member cattle sales - Registration for NCBA Convention - Registration for OCA Annual Meeting and Banquet

Young cattlemen’s conference: August 10-12, 2017

- participate in a mini beef 509 - develop spokesperson skills - visit elected officials at the statehouse - tour the osu football practice facility Network with other young cattlemen while learning leadership and public relations skills.

Open to any OCA member over the age of 20.

Internships & scholarships Let’s get Connected!

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Beef Briefs Cont’d Wednesday afternoon, designed to network and equip young cattle producers with essential knowledge as they grow their role in the business. Wednesday evening following the kick-off reception is the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Symposium.

For more conference details, including registration information,

complete schedule and lodging information visit http://www. beefimprovement.org or contact University of Georgia host Ronnie Silcox at rsilcox@uga.edu or 706542-9102.

Each year the BIF symposium draws a large group of leading seedstock and commercial beef producers, academics and allied

industry partners. The attendance list is a “who’s who” of the beef value chain, offering great networking opportunities and conversations about the issues of the day. Program topics focus on how the beef industry can enhance value through genetic improvement across a range of attributes that affect the value chain. v

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Calendar of Events Visit www.ohiocattle.org for a complete list of events April 22-23 Southern Ohio Spring Smackdown Sale

Ad Deadline: June 13 Contact Stephanie at the OCA office for advertising rates!

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BEST Banquet, Columbus, Ohio Ohio Valley Limousin Spring Sale, Mineral Wells, WV Eastern Regional Junior Limousin Show, Murfreesboro, TN Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Association Sale, Old Washington, Ohio

June 13 The RING Advertising Deadline 14-17 Simmental Eastern Regional Classic, London, Ohio 18-23 American International Junior Charolais Association Junior National Show and Leadership Conference, Grand Island, NE 19-24 North American Junior Red Angus Event, Stillwater, OK 23 Ohio Cattleman Summer Issue Advertising Deadline 23-30 National Junior Chianina Show, Hutchinson, KS 23-30 American Junior Maine-Anjou Assn. National Junior Heifer Show, Hutchinson, KS 25-30 American Gelbvieh Junior Association Big Red Classic, Grand Island, NE 26-30 American Saler Junior Association Junior National, Corinth, MS

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NCBA News Cont’d “U.S. livestock producers understand and appreciate the role that taxes play in maintaining and improv-ing our nation in many ways, how-ever, they also believe that the most effective tax code is a fair one,” explained White. “For this reason, a full, immediate repeal of the estate tax must be a top priority as Congress considers comprehensive tax reform legislation.”

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 permanently extended the estate tax exemption level to $5 million per person/$10 million per couple.

White concluded his testimony discussing the 2018 Farm Bill and how it could positively or negatively affect many small family farms and ranches.

competitive injury or through mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL.) Uden concluded his Farm Bill testimony by stressing the importance of international trade to the American beef industry. v

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NCBA President Testifies on Cattlemen’s Priorities for 2018 Farm Bill

In testimony on Capitol Hill in mid-March, Craig Uden, president of NCBA, called on Congress to authorize $150 million a year over five years for a “stronger and more adequate foot-and-mouth disease (FMB) vaccine bank” as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. Uden testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

“Foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious and has the potential to spread widely and rapidly, debilitating our herds,” Uden warned subcommittee members in his oral testimony.

Uden also testified that the vast majority of cattlemen oppose the federal government’s involvement in determining how their cattle are marketed – whether through vehicles like Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA’s) interim final rule on

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Parting Shots

Advertisers’ Index Armstrong Ag & Supply...................................... 53 Buckeye Hereford Association.......................... 54 Bush Hog............................................................. 19 Cattle Vac Box.................................................... 31

OCA Past President, Frank Phelps, Logan County, testified on behalf of cattlemen to the Senate Ways and Means committee.

COBA/Select Sires............................................. 11 Dickinson Cattle Co........................................... 54 Evolution Ag........................................................ 61 Highland Livestock Supply................................ 35 John Deere.......................................................... 63 Kalmbach............................................................ 64 Karr Farms.......................................................... 59 McBurney Livestock Equipment....................... 50

Andy Eberhard, OCA member, Clark County, was the lucky winner of the VAL6 heater from the membership drawing held on March 19 at the Ohio Beef Expo. All OCA members from 2017 were placed into the drawing for prizes.

Multimin...............................................................17 NCBA................................................................... 51 Novak Town Line Farm....................................... 54 O’Connor Farms Limousin................................. 54 Ohio Beef Council..................................................2 Ohio Valley Limousin.............................................7 PBS Animal Health............................................. 55 Pope.................................................................... 54 Reed & Baur Insurance Agency........................ 39 Roger W. Thompson........................................... 38

OCA leadership wore boots and hats to Capitol Hill to speak with Ohio’s Congressional leaders about current beef industry issues and how they impact Ohio’s cattlemen.

Saltwell Western Store...................................... 34 Tara Verde Farms................................................ 54 Timeless Fence................................................... 44 Valentine Farms................................................. 54 Yoder Angus Dispersal....................................... 27

The NCBA Spring Legislative Conference provided the opportunity for cattlemen to accomplish a lot on the Hill and also the chance to see some historic National Monuments at the end of the day.

Sophie Prosser, Clark County, is pictured while out checking cows.

OCA Allied Industry Council members gathered at their Spring meeting in Early April.

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