Ohio Cattleman Summer Issue 2018

Summer 2018

Official Publication of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

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Features 10 OCF Cattlemen’s Gala Registration 12 Replacement Female Sale Planned 13 OCA & OBC Welcome

Summer Interns

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Environmental Stewardship Award Talk after pasture walk leads to addition of cattle to Gibbs Farms

by Amy Beth Graves

18 United Producers Hold Seventh Annual Fat Cattle Show and Sale

29 BEST Program Concludes a

Successful 19th Year at

Annual Banquet 33 2018-2019 BEST Schedule

Editorial

News & Notes

Reference

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Harsh Realities

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Your Dues Dollars at Work

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OCA County Affiliate Presidents

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OCA News & Views

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OCA News

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Allied Industry Council

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Up the Alley

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Beef Briefs

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Calendar of Events

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Forage Corner

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Breed News

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Parting Shots

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On the Edge of Common Sense

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Letters to the Editor

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Advertisers’ Index

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Your Checkoff Dollars at Work

On the Cover

Photo taken by Lauren Corry, OCA Staff, at Sanders Farm, Highland County.

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Harsh Realities

Ohio Cattleman 10600 U.S. Highway 42 Marysville, Ohio 43040 Phone 614-873-6736 • Fax 614-873-6835 www.ohiocattle.org cattle@ohiocattle.org

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

Water Quality, the “Hot” Topic

Editor Elizabeth Harsh Managing Editor Lauren Corry Sales Representative Stephanie Sindel

Ohio Cattleman magazine (USPA: 020-968, ISSN: 15430588) is published six times per year: Winter issue, mailed in January; Expo preview issue, mailed in February; Spring issue, mailed in April; Summer issue, mailed in July; Early Fall issue, mailed in September; and Late Fall issue, mailed in October; for $15 a year to OCA members only. It is dedicated to reporting facts about Ohio’s cattle including marketing, production and legislative news. All editorial and advertising material is screened to meet rigid standards, but publisher assumes no responsibility for accuracy or validity of claims. All rights reserved.

Circulation for the Summer 2018 issue is 3,063.

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The thermometer topped out at a sweltering 95 degrees with high humidity as we wrapped up this magazine. OCA has been engaging with multiple policy priorities this summer, but perhaps none have heated to match the temperatures outside like the water quality issue. The problems associated with nutrient runoff and harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie have famers facing repeated media attacks questioning their integrity and desire to be good stewards.

Much of the issue’s heat centers around Governor Kasich’s previously announced intent to place further restrictions on farming practices through executive order. These considerations would ignore the voluntary conservation efforts, scientific research, and best management practices Ohio farm families are implementing to improve water quality.

Our message has been that agriculture is one of the largest industries in the state helping to provide jobs for 1 out of every 8 Ohioans and that we share a common goal to ensure the protection of our natural resources. Therefore, discussions such as these need to include policymakers from the administration, the legislature and stakeholders. And that the agricultural community must be engaged in a collaborative effort to help resolve these issues.

In that spirit of collaboration, earlier this summer Ohio’s agriculture groups and members of the environmental community supported bipartisan legislation known as Clean Lake 2020 introduced in the Senate by Sen. Randy Gardner and Sen. Sean O’Brien and in the House by Rep. Steven Ardnt and Rep. John Patterson. The legislation financially supports projects to combat harmful algal blooms.

Provisions of the Clean Lake 2020 plan include appropriating $20 million for a targeted phosphorus reduction fund to establish programs in sub watersheds of the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) that have been identified to have high levels of phosphorus. Programs may include purchasing of equipment for subsurface placement of nutrients, equipment for nutrient placement based on soil testing and variable rate technology, water management efforts, manure conversion technologies, tributary monitoring and edge-of-field drainage structures.

It also provides funding of $3.5 million to support county Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in the WLEB for staffing and to assist in soil testing, nutrient management plan development, enhanced filter strips and water management and other conservation support. The bill further includes funding for Ohio Sea Grant/Stone Lab research and projects to reduce lake disposal of dredging materials. A separate proposal has also been introduced addressing an Ohio Clean Water bond issue. After clearing both chambers at the end June, the bill was sent to the governor’s desk.

In addition, many of these same groups presented testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee and House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee combined hearing held earlier in June to review Senate Bill 1. This is the legislation, signed into law in 2015, that bans the application of manure or fertilizer on frozen, snow-covered or saturated ground in the WLEB. There is substantial scientific data showing the tremendous progress that has been made on nutrient management programs aimed at reducing fertilizer runoff.

However, scientific consensus is that the environmental impact of such practice changes almost always lags behind their implementation.

For this reason, additional time is needed to show the full positive impact of the work that Ohio’s farmers are doing today. The water quality issues that Ohio is facing did not happen overnight, and they will not be solved overnight, but they do need everyone at the table to identify and implement the appropriate solutions. v

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OCA Officers

President • Sasha Rittenhouse Vice President • Aaron Arnett Secretary • Elizabeth Harsh Treasurer • Bill Tom Past President • Joe Foster

OCA News & Views

By Sasha Rittenhouse, OCA President

The Right Thing To Do

OCA Directors

Aaron Arnett Director At-Large Marysville • Term expires 2020 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 2020 Kelvin Egner District 2 Shelby • Term expires 2018 Pete Conkle District 3 Hanoverton • Term expires 2019 Troy Jones District 4 Harrod • Term expires 2020 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 2020 Linde Sutherly District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2018 Jim Jepsen District 9 Amanda • Term expires 2019 Jess Campbell District 10 Waynesville • Term expires 2020 Craig Shelton District 11 Lynchburg • Term expires 2018 Luke Vollborn • District 12 Bidwell • 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 | Summer Issue 2018

My 4-year-old asked me a question several weeks ago that no one has ever asked me.

He said “Mom, why do you like cows?” I have been asked more times than I can count why I HAVE cows, but I don’t recall anyone ever asking me why I LIKE cows. Since this question was asked during the first days of our breeding season, I had lots and lots of time and good ol’ bovine interactions to ponder why I like cows. As I began studying all this, my answers to why I like cows began getting longer and longer. I like cows because I like the lifestyle. I like raising my kids in an environment that shows them that being responsible for other living things is a 24/7 job and comes with unique challenges and rewards. I like cows because I understand them…well, most of them, most of the time. I like seeing my kids picking out a calf or two to show, and to see the kids and the calves learn and grow from each other. I like seeing each calf form different personalities and relationships with my kids. I like seeing the growth in confidence in the kids and the cattle when they interact with each other. I like cows because there is just a part of me that is drawn to them.

I don’t know if you have ever sat and pondered why you also like cows or not. Had I not been asked by my 4-year-old, I know I would not have. Cows are a big part of my life, and I have never questioned or thought about why I love it. I have however, spent a lot of time doing my part to be an advocate for this life I love so much. Our industry is not understood by much of the population. Some of it is due to a lack of exposure or interest in what we do, and some of it is due to misinformation. Either way, as each generation becomes more and more removed from the farm, the face of our industry becomes smaller, but more important.

The next generation is vital to the strength and success of our industry. They are the ones who will be telling the story soon, and it is my belief that we need to build that generation by giving them all the tools we can to help them succeed. We just wrapped up an incredibly successful BEST season, and I believe our association deserves a pat on the back for building such a great program. I also think there are other components to our association that help build a strong foundation of young advocates for our industry and that is through our scholarship program.

I am sure by now you are aware of the Cattlemen’s Gala taking place August 25th at Leeds Farm in Ostrander. If you came last year then you know how much fun it was and what a great cause it supports. There are many young men and women involved in our association. Some of them may be your children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews. We all build our skill sets differently, and some of us use college to do so. The Cattlemen’s Gala’s sole focus it to help raise money for scholarships for our young folks.

Giving back to an industry that I love and that has helped to build and shape me and my life is the least I can do. And helping the next generation to acquire some of the tools they need to continue building a strong beef industry seems like the right thing to do. v

CONVENTION

The 2018 Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio, provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with the Angus family and for the beef industry to celebrate the Angus breed’s significant milestones: the 135th Annual Convention of Delegates and the 40th anniversary of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand.

Celebrate with us as we share the greatest success story in the beef business, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand.

CELEBRATE SUCCESS. CHART A COURSE FOR THE FUTURE.

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Your Dues Dollars at Work

OCA County Affiliate Presidents Adams......................................Jeremy Tomlin Allen...................................... Randy Pohlman Ashland..................................... Matt Stewart Athens/Meigs/Washington....... Andy Smith Auglaize.......................... Charles Sutherland Brown............................................Alan Scott Butler........................................... Brad Baker Carroll................................ Johnna Campbell Champaign.............................. Andy Maurice Clark....................................... Linde Sutherly Clermont......................................Chris Smith Columbiana/Mahoning/Trumbull................. .................................................Duane Nickell Crawford.....................................Kurt Weaver Darke.......................................... Brad Wilcox Defiance.............................. Brian Schroeder Fairfield......................................Dale Decker Fayette.............................................Luke Bihl Fulton................................... Rick Coopshaw Gallia.......................................... Scott Payne Greene.....................................Ethan Randall Hancock................................Charles Beagle Hardin....................................Marcia Hoovler Henry.......................................Scott Millikan Highland.................................. Craig Shelton Huron......................................Barrett French Jackson................................ Justin Spengler Jefferson................................... Tyler Ramsey Knox............................................... Kyle Walls Lawrence............................. Nathan Lambert Licking......................................... Steve Davis Logan............................................. Jim Warne Madison................................ Quinton Keeran Marion..................................... Dustin Bayles Mercer........................................Neil Siefring Miami...................................Robert Karnehm Montgomery......................Duane Plessinger Morrow................................... Dustin Bender Muskingum................................... Adam Heil Noble.......................................Pernell Saling Ohio Valley............................... Marvin Butler Perry......................................Jason Poorman Preble...................................... Rodney Mann Putnam............................. Dennis Schroeder Richland................................... Dave Fackler Seneca............................................ Jason Fox Shelby......................................... Jason Gibbs Stark............................................Steve Lewis Tuscarawas................................... Jerry Prysi Vinton.............................Teresa Snider-West Williams.................................. Robin Herman Wood...................................... Brett Reynolds Wyandot........................................Mike Thiel 8 | Ohio Cattleman | Summer Issue 2018

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

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OCA submitted comments to the U.S. EPA regarding potential groundwater regulation via a hydrologic connection to surface waters under the Clean Water Act. OCA and Ohio’s livestock groups submitted joint comments concerning Ohio EPA’s Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report and the impairment designation for Lake Erie.

OCA contacted Ohio’s congressional offices to encourage sponsorship and support for the bipartisan Hours of Service bill H.R. 6079 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act of 2018 (a similar bill is also in the Senate). This legislation would provide livestock haulers with the flexibility they need to safely transport cattle. Thank you to Congressman Gibbs and Congressman Davidson for becoming co-sponsors of the legislation.

OCA was engaged with House and Senate members as the two versions of the 2018 Farm Bill worked their way to a floor vote. The House bill includes provisions of critical importance to cattlemen including authorization and funding for a Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank and important changes to the Conservation Title. OCA and NCBA will continue to be engaged during the conference committee process.

OCA and Ohio’s livestock groups presented proponent testimony on SB 299 and HB 643 known as Clean Lake 2020. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Randy Gardner and Sen. Sean O’Brien and Rep. Steven Ardnt and Rep. John Patterson respectively, was sent to the governor after clearing both chambers.

OCA joined Ohio’s livestock groups in presenting joint testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee and House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee combined hearing held to review Senate Bill 1, that bans the application of manure or fertilizer on frozen, snow-covered or saturated ground.

In early June Ohio Ag groups sent a letter to Governor Kasich, the administration and the members of the General Assembly expressing disappointment in the Governor’s one-sided approach, that is expected to be in the form of an Executive Order, to further regulate runoff fueling harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. On June 28 Ohio Ag groups followed up with a joint press release calling out the Governor for abandoning his commitment to a commonsense approach to governance while ignoring the voluntary efforts farmers have already undertaken.

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Held the OCA BEST awards banquet for the 2017-18 show season with 575 people attending. Followed the banquet with the distribution of press releases and shipping participant gifts to all BEST exhibitors.

Presented over $13,000 to the Make-A-Wish program for 2017-18 to grant the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses. Over the last six years, BEST participants have raised a total of nearly $85,000 through this community service project.

Sponsored beef proficiency and meat skills awards presented at the 2018 Ohio FFA Convention.

Exhibited at the Ohio FFA Convention and shared information on the Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program available for individuals or as classroom lesson plans. v

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Served as a presenter and helped coordinate registration for the OSU Livestock Judging Camp held in June on the OSU Columbus campus.

Processed Best of the Buckeye (BOTB) program nominations for the Ohio State Fair BOTB shows and planned a new BOTB breeder reception for August 25.

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Hosted the OSU Football team for an all-beef meal at their spring Champions dinner and a meal for the incoming freshman football players and their families.

Sponsored the Bucyrus United Producers, Inc. Fed Cattle Show & Sale on June 26.

Planned the 2018 OCA Young Cattlemen’s Conference set for August 9-11.

Scheduled volunteers for the OCA Steak Barn and Taste of Ohio Café beef stands at the 2018 Ohio State Fair.

Finalized plans for the annual Cattlemen’s Gala celebration and fundraiser on August 25 to benefit the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation youth scholarship program.

Attended county affiliate events in Clark and Crawford Counties.

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Held June board of directors’ meetings for OCA and OCF directors.

Compiled and emailed May and June e-newsletters to OCA membership.

Produced the 2018 edition of The Ring.

Launched a new OCA website at www.ohiocattle.org.

Printed the 2018 Ohio Feeder Calf Special Sales brochure for distribution beginning at the Ohio State Fair.

OCA Young Cattleman of the Year Attends NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference Representing the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Kyle Nickles of Sycamore, Ohio, participated in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s 2018 Young Cattlemen’s Conference.

Following a ten-day tour showcasing every facet of the beef industry, Nickles and 60 other emerging beef leaders successfully completed NCBA’s 2018 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, Elanco, Farm Credit, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, John Deere, Tyson and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Now in its 39th year, YCC is designed to develop and train the next generation of ranchers, beef producers, and advocates.

The group began its journey in Denver, Colo., with classroom sessions designed to provide background knowledge about NCBA and the work it conducts on behalf of its members and the beef community.

In Denver, participants took part in leadership development sessions, media training, and hands-on demonstrations of NCBA’s consumer marketing programs.

The group made a visit to Greeley, Colo., to tour Five Rivers Cattle Feeding’s Kuner Feedyard, the JBS processing plant and an opportunity to meet with the executive team at JBS Headquarters.

Prior to leaving Denver, participants also stopped at one of Safeway’s flagship stores to learn more about beef marketing at the retail level, giving the group an in-depth understanding of every aspect of the beef supply chain.

“We really strive to give participants the full view of the industry,” said NCBA President-Elect Jennifer Houston, who also participated in the tour. “We know and expect that these individuals are going to go back to their state associations and become leaders within those organizations that are so important to the success of the beef community.”

Visits in Chicago included stops at Hillshire Farms and the new McDonald’s global headquarters office. Participants also gained a behind the scenes look at the manufacturing facilities of OSI, Inc., one of the nation’s premier beef patty manufacturers.

The 2018 YCC class wrapped up in Washington, D.C., where participants learned about the impacts of public policy on their operations. After an in-depth briefing from NCBA’s lobbyists and policy experts, participants took to Capitol Hill, visiting more than 200 congressional offices to advocate for industry policy priorities.

“Those farmers and ranchers out here from states spanning the nation, from Hawaii to Pennsylvania, have told their stories over the course of the past week,” said 2018 YCC Chair Will Mayfield. “Getting into the offices of our elected officials on Capitol Hill to explain how these policies impact our operations is incredible.” v

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Kyle Nickles and wife, Audrey, at the 2018 OCA Annual Meeting and Banquet where Nickles was awarded the Young Cattleman of the Year Award.

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Leeds Farm - Ostrander, OH Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 6 p.m.

Leeds Farm - 8738 Marysville Rd. Ostrander, OH

Put on your boots and hats for dinner, drinks, dancing in the barn and supporting youth scholarships!

Live music by the John D. Hale Band a nationally known Red Dirt group from Missouri

Live & Silent Auction Items Available Ohio’s cattlemen have a lot to celebrate! Plan to join the celebration on Saturday, August 25 to support the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation youth scholarship fund benefiting the next generation of beef industry leaders.

OCA SUMMER BUSINESS MEETING 5:00 p.m. Leeds Farm 10 | Ohio Cattleman | Summer Issue 2018

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION 3:00 p.m. Best of the Buckeye Breeder Reception - Leeds Farm (Invitation Only) · Ice cream Social

5:00 p.m. Summer Business Meeting - Leeds Farm · Industry Update

6:00 p.m. Cattlemen’s Gala - Leeds Farm

· 6:00-7:30 p.m. Social · 7:30 p.m.

Dinner · 8:30 p.m.

Drinks & Dancing · Live & silent auctions throughout the evening

Plan Your Trip | Book Your Room | Shuttle Service Available

RSVP by August 13, 2018

Hampton Inn - 16610 Square Dr, Marysville, OH 43040 | 937.642.3777 Ask for Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation

Shuttle services will be available throughout the evening from the hotels to Leeds Farm.

For more information - ohiocattle.org | 614.873.6736 Register online at ohiocattle.org or mail this form with payment by August 13.

Name: Address: City: Email: County: Number of guests planning to attend : ____ Gala - Adult ($100) ___ Student ($75)___

State:

Each registration includes 2 drink tickets, appetizers, beef tenderloin dinner and music.

Zip: Mobile: _____-_____-______

All events will be coordinated by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by law and will be appropriately receipted.

Table of 8 with recognition sign ($800) ____ *attendees must be 21 & up* TOTAL: $_____ BOTB Breeder Reception - ___ I am unable to attend but would still like to donate the following amount: $_____ PAYMENT: Cash/Check Visa MasterCard Discover * Please make checks payable to Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation*

Credit Card Number: _____________________ Exp. Date: _____ CVV: ______ Signature: Return to - Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation, 10600 U.S. Hwy 42, Marysville, OH 43040 Summer Issue 2018 | Ohio Cattleman | 11

OCA News Replacement Female Sale Planned Bred females must be bred to a bull with known EPD’s and calves at side of cows must be sired by a bull with known EPD’s. Pregnancy status must be verified by an accredited veterinarian through traditional palpation, ultrasound or by blood testing through a professional laboratory. Analysis must be performed within 60 days of sale. Consignments will also be fulfilling specific health requirements.

At the 2017 sale, buyers had the opportunity to evaluate 79 lots of bred heifers, bred cows, and cow-calf pairs.

The sale included 63 lots of bred heifers that averaged $1,949, 10 lots of bred cows that averaged $2,380, and six cow-calf pairs that averaged $1,925. The 79 total lots grossed $158,125 for an overall average of $2,002.

This represented a $355 per head increase in price over the 2016 sale.

Prices ranged from $1,300 to $2,900.

Why discuss a sale that is over six months away?

As we are in the midst of the 2018 breeding season, Jay & Sally Puzacke, Owners now is an excellent time to evaluate

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is announcing an event of potential interest for both the buyers and sellers of beef breeding cattle. On Friday evening, November 23, the OCA will be hosting their sixth annual Replacement Female Sale. The sale will be held at the Muskingum Livestock facility in Zanesville and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The 2018 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Replacement Female Sale will provide an opportunity for both buyers and sellers to meet the need for quality replacements in the state.

Consignments may include cow-calf pairs, bred cows and bred heifers.

Females must be under the age of five as of January 1, 2019 and may be of registered or commercial background.

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your herd and consider marketing decisions for the fall. Young, high quality cattle backed by solid genetics are in demand with potential buyers. Yearling heifers bred artificially to proven calving ease sires are very marketable. A shorter breeding season that results in a tighter calving window has also proven to be popular with potential buyers.

It is also a great time to evaluate the body condition of potential sale animals and make nutritional adjustments to the animal’s diet in anticipation of a late November sale date. A body condition score in the 5-6 range on a 9-point scale at sale time is a good goal to strive to achieve. Experience indicates that while prospective buyers may complain about overly fat breeding cattle, they certainly resist purchasing breeding cattle that are in thin body condition.

Consignments for the sale are due to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

by October 1, 2018. Sale information can be obtained by contacting the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association at (614) 873-6736 or www.ohiocattle.org. If you have any questions about the sale, contact John Grimes at (740) 289-2071, Extension #242 or grimes.1@osu.edu.

Please consider this sale as an option for both buyers and sellers to help contribute to the improvement of Ohio’s beef cow herd. v

Beef Briefs OCA and OBC Welcome Summer Interns Carly Gump

Carly Gump is interning with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association this summer. Gump is the daughter of Kevin and Janet of Fletcher, Ohio. She attends Lincoln Land Community College where she plans to graduate in the spring of 2019 with a degree in agricultural communications.

Previously, she was involved in 4-H and FFA and showed sheep competitively at the state and national levels.

Her responsibilities include ad sales for OCA’s Seedstock & Club Calf Directory, The Ring, the planning, coordination and execution of all Ohio Cattlemen’s Association displays and food booths during the Ohio State Fair; and assisting with other events and promotions throughout the summer.

“Growing up showing sheep, I am excited to learn more about the beef industry. I’m thankful for the opportunity to gain beef industry knowledge and widen my horizons in agriculture by learning about another species.”

Danielle Heintz

Danielle Heintz is also completing a summer internship with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association. Heintz is the daughter of Christopher and Michelle of Lakeview, Ohio. She was raised on her family’s grain farm where they raised corn and soybeans. Active in 4-H and FFA, Heintz showed cattle across the state and country. After high school, she attended Black Hawk College and earned her Associate’s degree. She is now a student at Oklahoma State University majoring

in animal science and agricultural economics with plans to graduate with her Bachelor’s in December.

Her summer responsibilities include ad sales for OCA’s Seedstock & Club Calf Directory, The Ring, the planning, coordination and execution of all Ohio Cattlemen’s Association displays and food booths during the Ohio State Fair; and assisting with other events and promotions throughout the summer.

“I’m looking forward to working within an industry that I am passionate about, and being able to work with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, the voice of Ohio’s cattle industry.”

Hannah Johnson

Hannah Johnson is serving as the 2018 Public Relations Intern for the Ohio Beef Council (OBC).

She is the daughter of Rick and Anna Johnson of Jenera, Ohio, where she grew up showing beef cattle, goats and hogs. Johnson’s estimated graduation date is spring 2019 from The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in strategic communications and fashion and retail studies.

Her main responsibilities for the duration of her internship include assisting with updates to the Ohio Beef Council website and creation and management of social media content. She will also be responsible for assisting with event photography, coordinating and executing Ohio State Fair displays and other beef promotion activities.

“I’m eager to learn more about the beef industry and sharpen my skills from my previous internship with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association. I look forward to a summer full of learning and building a strong resume.” v

Gibbons Joins Ohio Beef Council Staff as Nutrition Contractor

Anna Gibbons, MS, RDN, LD joins the Ohio Beef Council to serve in a part-time role as the Nutrition Coordinator. Anna will build relationships and disseminate information on nutrition, health, and issues management to health professionals.

Anna graduated from Ohio State University with a B.S. in Human Nutrition. She completed her Dietetic Internship and Master of Science degree at Kent State University. Anna also works part-time as a Clinical Dietitian at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, Ohio.

Although not raised on a farm, Anna developed a passion for animals and agriculture during her time as a 4-H member. She currently serves as a 4-H volunteer in Lorain County. Anna and her fiancé, Andy have a small farm in Grafton, Ohio where they raise beef and chickens. v

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Gibbs Farms

Talk after pasture walk leads to addition of cattle to Gibbs Farms, Environmental Stewardship Award winner Story & photos by Amy Beth Graves

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eaving in and out of the cattle on their four-wheelers, Chris and Jason Gibbs look for a newborn calf. Jason peels off to the right to look at some cows tucked into the hill. He gestures for his father to follow him as a momma cow and her baby pop up and take off running.

The four-wheelers follow and less than a minute later, they are able to separate momma cow from baby just long enough for Chris to jump out and nab the red calf. With Jason standing guard, Chris quickly tags the newborn and weighs her with the help of his son. The calf is 85 pounds, within their 70-85-pound birth weight goal.

Satisfied, the two jump back on their four-wheelers to look for the last newborn calf.

The entire tagging and weighing process took just a couple of minutes and is an example of the ease and efficiency of Chris and Jason working together on their cow-calf and rowcrop operation, Gibbs Farms LLC, in western Ohio. They own about 20 head of cattle that are 14 | Ohio Cattleman | Summer Issue 2018

mostly of Gelbvieh-Angus influence.

Mixed in with their cattle are about 70 others that they manage for Diehl Cattle Company almost an hour away to the southwest. The partnership with the Diehls was formed one fall day in 2010 over a cup of bean soup following a pasture walk on the Gibbs’ newly refurbished land.

“They walked up and said, ‘We’d like to bring some cattle’ and I said, ‘How many’ and they said about 100. I asked when they wanted to bring them. They said, ‘How about tomorrow’ and within

a week we were in the cattle business,” Chris laughed.

The timing of the partnership was critical. In 2007, the Gibbs had purchased about 225 acres with an option to buy an additional 50 acres that had sheep on it. At the time, Jason was getting ready to start studying animal science at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute.

The three-year purchase option was to make sure cattle was a good fit for Jason as well as the row-crop farm started by Chris and his wife, Deb, in the early 1980s. Turns out it was the perfect fit because Jason wanted to return to the family farm and had been passionate about cattle ever since showing dairy steers at the Shelby County fair.

Father and son spent months reestablishing the new farm, which was improved but overgrown pasture that needed fences and tree lines taken out as well as new fence built. They put in two wells, 4,000 feet of water lines and 18,000 feet of fence that was partly funded through the Natural Resources

Conservation Services’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Shortly after the cattle arrived, the Gibbs realized they had much more work to do.

“The first winter they took (the cattle) back because we didn’t have any facilities. That’s where we first found our Achilles heel on the environment because we had to have a place to winter these cattle if we were going to be in the cattle business,” Chris said.

The cattle were tearing up the land in the winter because the ground rarely froze and the grass was long gone. The Gibbs realized they needed to do intensive grazing as well as build a barn.

With the help of the Diehls, who own a construction company, a 60-foot-by260-foot barn was built in 2015 – also with EQIP funding – to house the cows in the winter and store manure until it could be spread on fields. “(The Diehls) have been a godsend,” Chris said. “Without them we wouldn’t be where we are today. They’re always there, whether it’s helping with a chute, helping build this barn or giving us advice.”

Taking care of the environment has always been important to the Gibbs.

Over the years, they’ve put in grassed waterways, filter strips, buffers to help the state’s struggling quail population and have used cover crops since 2012 that they bale for feed or have the cattle graze in the fields. They’ve also set aside about 10 acres in the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program.

This year the Gibbs were honored with OCA’s Environmental Stewardship award.

Working with Mother Nature is a full-time job because the environment “always wants to take back what you’ve made it,” Chris said.

“You fix one thing and then something else will pop up like a place

where cattle made a cow path and it’s starting to erode and you have to deal with it,” he said. “It’s constant adjustments. What we’ve learned about the grazing business is that you have to be flexible. You have to be willing to adjust to the moment and that could be on a daily basis.”

Sustainability also is key to the success of the farm.

“One thing about this farm is that it’s sustainable,” Jason said. “It’s making money because if it doesn’t cash flow, it’s not going to work. Bringing my cattle to the operation and the partnership with the Diehls has made this what it is today.”

First generation farmer Chris is pleased that his son was able to return to the farm that he started while milking cows at a dairy corporation.

“I started on my own in 1983, which was one of the drought years. I had $2,500, a pickup truck and a 2-year-old daughter at the time. That winter I worked in a shop just to put food on the table,” he said.

At the time, he and his wife were renting land and purchased some equipment. When a farm came up for sale in 1985, Chris approached a bank about a loan but was turned down because he didn’t have any credit.

Undeterred, he walked a few yards to the next bank where it turns out the president knew his family and was willing to give him a loan. He still laughs about traveling with the bank’s president and chairman in a white crown Victoria with blue vinyl seats to look at the farm.

“The bank president said ‘Chris, we’ll get this farm to you; we’ll get this done.’ They got me the money at a time when the price of corn was below $2 and interest rates were coming off a high of 21 percent,” Chris said.

Flash forward to today and Chris is

now retired after spending 30 years working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture first as a field reporter and eventually executive director for the county. He’s pretty much handed the reins of the cattle operation over to Jason who has an off-farm job working as a farm loan officer for USDA’s Farm Service Agency while his wife, Shelby is an accountant.

Because there aren’t a lot of Gelbvieh in western Ohio, the Gibbs and Diehls send their bulls and bred heifers to Missouri where they are marketed through Seedstock Plus LLC, a network comprised of 65 cattlemen from around the country marketing elite breeding cattle. The company is the largest supplier of Balancer (Gelbvieh X Angus) and markets about 1,100 bulls and 1,500 females each year. The bulls head out west in June and the bred heifers in September. Every year, the Gibbs keep back a couple of replacement heifers and have been working on improving the genetics of their herd.

Chris only has to glance at his pasture to figure out if his cows are happy.

“When you’re out with the cattle and a few are laying down and the calves don’t get up and the cows are chewing their cud … that tells me they have plenty of grass, the environment is acceptable and they’re happy,” he said.

“I tell Jason that happy cows make a happy cowboy.”

And hearing Jason describe his work with the cattle and the land, it’s obvious that he’s happy.

“I love doing it. It’s in my blood. I’ve been farming all my life with Dad with row crops and then 4-H, and that’s when I started to fall in love with the livestock part of it,” he said. “It’s become part of who I am. People know me as the farmer and the cattle guy, and I love doing what I do.” v

“I TELL JASON THAT HAPPY COWS MAKE A HAPPY COWBOY.”

- CHRIS GIBBS

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Beef Briefs Angus Convention in the Buckeye State November 3-5

The Angus Convention is headed to the Buckeye State for the first time ever. It is a gathering place for all quality-minded cattle producers and friends from every sector of the cattle business and offers industry-leading education,

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networking and entertainment.

Whether visiting the many Angus breeders in the area or taking a short trip to visit the Certified Angus Beef ®(CAB®) brand headquarters — it’s a location that embodies the heart of the grain industry and the rich history of the world’s most

recognizable branded beef program.

CAB’s 40th Anniversary will be at the core of the “celebration”-themed event.

November 3-5, Angus breeders, commercial cattlemen and allied industry partners will join together to learn and set a vision for the future, participate in the organization’s Annual Convention of Delegates, take in the bustling trade show and enjoy all the Angus history Ohio has to offer.

The downtown convention center will host activities and events.

“We want to invite everyone to the 2018 Angus Convention in my home state of Ohio,” said American Angus Association Board Member John Grimes of Hillsboro. “The state is home to a large agricultural sector and most importantly, is home to some unique Angus legends and history.”

Before the official start of the convention, the Ohio Angus Association will host the National Angus Tour on Friday, Nov. 2, where participants will spend a day exploring the area’s leading Angus operations and the Certified Angus Beef brand headquarters. The tour is always a fan favorite at the Angus Convention, and it’s the perfect way to start the weekend’s Angus events.

During the Angus Convention, guests will hear from keynote speakers that inspire forward thinking and vision for the future of the quality beef business through Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

In breakout sessions, practical applications are shared on topics ranging from cattle health and management, to understanding genomics and evolving technology.

The Angus Convention offers plenty of time for attendees to get to know one another, celebrate the Angus breed, and plan for the future. A concert featuring the renowned Neal McCoy is planned for Sunday, Nov. 4. Registration and hotel reservations open July 1, and more information will be available online at www.angusconvention.com. v

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OCA News United Producers Hold Seventh Annual Fat Cattle Show and Sale United Producers Inc. (UPI) held its seventh annual Fat Cattle Show and Sale at its Bucyrus, Ohio, facility on June 26. UPI employees Ashley Culp and Ed Ebbing judged pens of three beef steers, beef heifers and Holstein steers based on a desirable combination of muscling and finish.

Plaques and cash prizes were awarded to the top three pens in each category.

The winners include: Grand Champion Steers – Matt Lutz of Bucyrus, Ohio; Reserve Grand Champion Steers – Esselburn Grain and Cattle of Shreve, Ohio; Third Place Steers – Wendal Horst of Shelby, Ohio Grand Champion Heifers – Hartley Grain Farm of Bellevue, Ohio; Reserve Grand Champion Heifers – Hartley Grain Farm of Bellevue, Ohio; Third Place Heifers – Rick Dyer of Alger, Ohio.

Grand Champion Holsteins – Watts Farm LTD of Alexandria, Ohio; Reserve Grand Champion Holsteins – Robinson Valley Run Farms – Fredericktown, Ohio; Third Place Holsteins – MKB Farms of Galion, Ohio.

Facility Manager, John Albert, presenting Matt Lutz with his plaque for Grand Champion pen of beef steers

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“From year to year, we see an increase in the quality of the commercial cattle at the show,” said John Albert, facility manager at the United Producers market in Bucyrus, Ohio. “We look forward to hosting this event and showcasing the commercial cattle industry and we are thankful for the support of the sponsors and community.”

There were 123 pen entries from 50 consignors at this year’s show and over 369 head of cattle sold. Holstein steers brought a high of $102.00 CWT, beef steers brought a high of $116.00 CWT and beef heifers brought a high of $115.50 CWT. Sponsors of this event included: Barhaven Trucking, Burkhart Farm Center, Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association, Huron County Cattlemen’s Association, Morrow County Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, North Central Veterinary Services, S & F Transport, United Producers Credit Services, Hardin County Cattlemen’s Association, Marion County Cattlemen’s Association, Carle’s Bratwurst, and Heffelfinger’s Meats. v

Facility Manager, John Albert, presenting Jeff Hartley of Hartley Grain Farm, with his plaque for Grand Champion pen of beef heifers.

2018 FAT CATTLE SHOW RESULTS STEERS Grand Champion Steers • Matt Lutz, Bucyrus

Reserve Grand Champion Steers •Esselburn Grain and Cattle, Shreve

Third Place Steers • Wendal Horst, Shelby

HEIFERS Grand Champion Heifers • Hartley Grain Farm, Bellevue

Reserve Grand Champion Heifers • Hartley Grain Farm, Bellevue

Third Place Heifers • Rick Dyer, Alger

HOLSTEINS Grand Champion Holsteins • Watts Farm LTD, Alexandria

Reserve Grand Champion Holsteins • Robinson Valley Run Farms, Fredericktown

Third Place Holsteins • MKB Farms, Galion

Deciding When to Retire: When Timing Becomes Critical

By Patrick Saunders, Financial Consultant Current Life Expectancy Estimates

Deciding when to retire may not be one decision but a series of decisions and calculations. For example, you’ll need to estimate not only your anticipated expenses, but also what sources of retirement income you’ll have and how long you’ll need your retirement savings to last. You’ll need to take into account your life expectancy and health as well as when you want to start receiving Social Security or pension benefits, and when you’ll start to tap your retirement savings. Each of these factors may affect the others as part of an overall retirement income plan.

Thinking about early retirement?

Retiring early means fewer earning years and less accumulated savings. Also, the earlier you retire, the more years you’ll need your retirement savings to produce income. And your retirement could last quite a while. According to a National Vital Statistics Report, people today can expect to live more than 30 years longer than they did a century ago.

Not only will you need your retirement savings to last longer, but inflation will have more time to eat away at your purchasing power. If inflation is 3% a year – its historical average since 1914 – it will cut the purchasing power of a fixed annual income in half in roughly 23 years. Factoring inflation into the retirement equation, you’ll probably need your retirement income to increase each year just to cover the same expenses. Be sure to take this into account when considering how long you expect (or can afford) to be in retirement.

There are other considerations as well. For example, if you expect to receive pension payments, early retirement may adversely affect them.

Why? Because the greatest accrual of benefits generally occurs during your final years of employment, when your earning power is presumably highest.

Early retirement could reduce your monthly benefits. It will affect your Social Security benefits too.

Also, don’t forget that if you hope to retire before you turn 59½ and plan to start using your 401(k) or IRA savings right away, you’ll generally pay a 10% early withdrawal penalty plus any regular income tax due (with some exceptions, including disability payments and distributions from employer plans such as 401(k)s after you reach age 55 and terminate employment).

Finally, you’re not eligible for Medicare until you turn 65. Unless you’ll be eligible for retiree health benefits through your employer or take a job that offers health insurance, you’ll need to calculate the cost of paying for insurance or health care out-of-pocket, at least until you can receive Medicare coverage.

Delaying retirement

Postponing retirement lets you continue to add to your retirement savings. That’s especially advantageous if you’re saving in tax-deferred accounts, and if you’re receiving employer contributions.

For example, if you retire at age 65 instead of age 55, and manage to save an additional $20,000 per year

at an 8% rate of return during that time, you can add an extra $312,909 to your retirement fund.

(This is a hypothetical example and is not intended to reflect the actual performance of any specific investment.)

Even if you’re no longer adding to your retirement savings, delaying retirement postpones the date that you’ll need to start withdrawing from them. That could enhance your nest egg’s ability to last throughout your lifetime.

Postponing full retirement also gives you more transition time. If you hope to trade a full-time job for running your own small business or launching a new career after you “retire,” you might be able to lay the groundwork for a new life by taking classes at night or trying out your new role part-time. Testing your plans while you’re still employed can help you anticipate the challenges of your post-retirement role. Doing a reality check before relying on a new endeavor for retirement income can help you see how much income you can realistically expect from it. Also, you’ll learn whether it’s something you really want to do before you spend what might be a significant portion of your retirement savings on it.

For questions and for more information on deciding when to retire, contact Patrick at 740-446-2000.

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Up the Alley

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

A Commitment to Quality What is Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)? BQA is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers on how common sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA is funded through the beef checkoff program.

BQA is certainly not a new program.

The precursor to BQA, “Beef Safety Assurance”, originated in the late 1970’s and through the 1980’s emphasized targeting real and perceived beef safety issues. The primary emphasis of the program was educating stakeholders about the proper use of pharmaceutical products and the honoring of withdrawal times. BQA programs as we know them today began in the early 1990’s.

Current BQA programming is expanding with information to help producers implement best management practices that improve both quality grades and yield grades of beef carcasses. USDA Quality Grading is a composite evaluation of factors including carcass maturity, firmness, texture, and color of lean, and the amount and distribution of marbling within the lean. These factors affect the palatability of meat. USDA Yield Grading show differences in the total

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yield of retail cuts. Yield grades estimate the amount of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts from the high-value parts of the carcass – the round, loin, rib and chuck.

While the target audience for BQA educational programs is the producer, the ultimate priority is today’s consumer.

In addition to helping the producer add value to their market animals, BQA can help build a positive public image and instill consumer confidence in the beef industry. If the beef industry produces a quality beef product, it can meet the consumer’s expectations for eating and preparation characteristics. The government is also the beef industry’s partner in this process by providing inspection services that help insure a safe and wholesome product that is correctly labeled and packaged.

If you have been following the national agricultural press or Extension program offerings over the past several months, it is hard to miss that there has been a significant increase in interest in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. This has become a reality because consumers are concerned for animal health and the sustainability of the system that their food comes from.

How important is the voice of the consumer? Their concerns have resulted in Tyson Foods, who harvest and process

25 percent of the U.S. beef market share, and Wendy’s, now the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the U.S., both announcing that beginning in 2019 they will be sourcing beef from producers who are Beef Quality Assurance certified. The consumer’s voice is being heard, and it is influencing how we implement our management practices at the farm level.

In response, Ohio State University Extension is working in cooperation with the Ohio Beef Council beef checkoff program, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio’s cattle auction markets and collection points to offer Ohio’s cattlemen several opportunities to become Beef Quality Assurance certified.

Thus far in 2018, approximately 1,500 individuals in Ohio have attended an in-person educational program to become BQA certified. For those looking for more information on BQA, head to the OSU Extension Beef Team’s web page located at: beef.osu.edu. Click on the “BQA” tab on the home page to see a listing of certified BQA instructors across the state. You can also click on the “Events/Programs” tab to find a listing of BQA programs and other events scheduled across Ohio.

There is also a national Beef Quality Assurance website located at: www. bqa.org. You can become BQA certified through online training opportunities at this website. Depending on your area of

interest, you can become BQA certified with an emphasis in one of the following areas: Cow-Calf, Stocker, Feedyard, Dairy, or Transportation. Note that while important, the Transportation portion will not meet Tyson’s and Wendy’s BQA requirements. Once you have attended a BQA training event in-person or completed an online certification course, you will receive either a personalized card (in-person training) or special number (online training) with information that verifies your certification status.

I am excited that OSU Extension’s Beef Team, the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association have

joined forces to emphasize the importance of beef producers becoming BQA certified. It is a logical step for producers to take towards the goal of producing quality beef for today’s consumer.

However, all beef producers need to realize that quality is not just a name in the BQA title.

BQA is much more than knowing the proper way of giving vaccinations in the animal’s neck. Quality should be a priority in every step of the beef production system. This includes management decisions relating to herd health, nutrition, animal handling, reproduction, genetics, and marketing.

There are always those few individuals that will pursue the easiest or simplest methods to raise and market beef to the consumer. Unfortunately, I do not believe that is a sustainable business model for the beef industry. The consumer is becoming increasingly particular as to how they spend their dollars for several different sources of protein. They want a safe, wholesome product with excellent nutritional value for the dollar spent that also provides great taste. If the beef industry emphasizes quality at every angle of production process, we will have a very satisfied customer! v

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Forage Corner Chris Penrose, OSU Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Morgan County

Our Best Winter Forage May be Stockpiled Fescue As I drove around Morgan County in late June, and even on my farm, there was still a lot of hay to make. Stems and seed heads on orchardgrass and fescue had turned brown, and the quality was poor. We still have a great and inexpensive option for quality forages this fall and winter – without much effort or cost: stockpiling pastures and even hayfields for grazing.

After feeding corn stalks, probably the lowest cost way to feed cattle in the fall and winter is to stockpile forages.

Stockpiling means to make the last harvest by clipping or grazing of a hay field or pasture and then let it grow for grazing latter; in this situation, in the fall or winter. While most predominantly cool season grass based fields will work, fescue works the best as it maintains quality into and throughout the winter better. Many studies have demonstrated that one way to improve the quality and yield is to apply nitrogen (N) when stockpiling is initiated. Urea is the most common form of N used for stockpiling in most areas, but the biggest risk is applying the urea, then not getting a rain – allowing much of the nitrogen to be lost by evaporating (volatilizing) in warm, dry conditions before it has a chance to react with the soil.

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One product available to reduce nitrogen loss is Agrotain®, a urease inhibitor. Several universities have done research on urease inhibitors and the University of Kentucky has an excellent factsheet on Nitrogen Inhibitors (http:// www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/agr/agr185/ agr185.pdf).

In Southeast Ohio, studies and demonstrations have been conducted to evaluate quality and quantity of stockpiling cool season grasses such as fescue with no nitrogen (N), 100# of urea (46# N), 100# of urea with Agrotain®, and 218# of ammonium sulfate per acre (all treatments were 46# N per acre). We are in the third year of this study. Last year, we started the study July 31 and harvested the plots November 13. Plots with no N averaged 1781# of dry matter per acre, and the plots with N added ranged from 2757 to 3244# of dry matter per acre. Crude protein was also slightly higher when N was added for stockpiling (crude protein averaged 12.06% for the control plots and 12.26-12.91% when N was added). The one thing we can say at this point is that we get a yield and quality response when we add nitrogen.

From a cost standpoint, urea is much less expensive than ammonium sulfate.

Another fertilizer option for stockpiling that was not used in these trials is 18-46-0 or DAP. In areas of Southeast Ohio where phosphorus levels are very low in pastures and hayfields, this can be an option, and the nitrogen in this fertilizer is more stable than urea.

What do I recommend? As a farmer and an Extension Educator, I recommend stockpiling cool season grasses to reduce our need for stored forages. It can save money and time.

I have been involved on and off with these studies for thirty years and practicing this on my farm as well, and my conclusions are the earlier you begin stockpiling, the higher the yield and lower the quality. The later you begin stockpiling, the lower the yield and higher the quality. Quality and yield will go down the later you begin grazing.

On my farm, I keep a stockpiled field until March when my cows start calving and they really like the stockpiled grass, however I am seeing more deer grazing pressure waiting that long to graze in that field. Finally, adding N will increase yield and quality. If you have some pastures or even hay fields that you could set aside for fall and winter grazing, between now and mid-August would be a great time to start. In many situations, it may be the best winter forages we will have. v

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Dates to Remember:

On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, DVM

Ohio State Fair

July 25-August 5 Young Cattlemen’s Conference

August 9-11

Early Fall Issue Advertising Deadline

August 10

Best of the Buckeye Breeder Recognition Reception

August 25

Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Cattlemen’s Gala

August 25

Civilized When you hear the word uncivilized, what mental picture do you form? A grizzled trapper? Atilla the Hun burning and pillaging eastern Europe? American Indians before the Puritans and the Spaniards?

And when you hear the civilized, what comes to mind? English barristers wearing wigs? Nobility dueling and drinking tea? Miss Manners?

By definition civilized is variably described as one who is courtly, urbane, educated and refined. Qualities indicative of good breeding. A King vs a peasant. A business tycoon vs an immigrant laborer. A professional politician vs a cowboy. A Wall Street banker vs an Amarillo cattle buyer.

Underneath this broad definition is the implication that a civilized person has accomplished the departure from manual labor. Has removed himself from the basic requirements to feed, clothe and shelter himself with his own hands.

To become civilized means no one can survive without the knowledge of how to grow a crop, build a log cabin, dress a deer, tan a hide, sharpen a knife, find water, read a sign or make a ham.

Civilizations are not new. They are as old as Noah’s banker. I’m certain there were civilized people in ancient Rome who could not milk a goat or catch a fish.

Is America becoming more civilized? Certainly, according to the definition, there has been a mass exodus from the country to the city. The percentage of people who make a living off the land continues to decline. And the stigma of being less civilized still applies to farmers, lumberjacks, fishermen, hunters, miners, ranchers and cowboys. Those whose jobs require exposure to the elements, manual labor and physical risk.

This stigma is a benign prejudice that allows opportunists to manipulate urban opinion to our disadvantage. “Stop the mining, curtail the drilling, up their grazing fee, steal their water, condemn their land, cripple their dirty little towns. After all, they’re only peasants. Not really civilized, you know.”

We fight back with righteous indignation, bluster and the moral conviction that we have rights. That our cause is noble, that our labors are worthwhile for the good of mankind. We feed, clothe and shelter ourselves and our urban neighbors.

So the fight goes on. From the Ottoman Empire, through our century and into the next. And we of the land manage to cling to the outskirts of civilization as unwelcome but as necessary as an IV tube in the vein of a feverish man. Consoling ourselves with the knowledge that we can live without them but they cannot live without us.

Being civilized has as little meaning as being polka dot. It says nothing about the heart and soul of a man. v

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Breed News

Continued on page 28 Featuring our members’ success at local, state and national shows

Angus Achievements

Hillsboro, Ohio finishing as fifth place overall Junior Chianina showman.

During the Maine-Anjou showmanship competition, Kendall Davies, Bowling Green, Ohio, finished as fourth overall Junior Maine-Anjou showman.

Angus Media Hires Editor

Angus Media is pleased to announce the recent hire of Julie (White) Mais, a native of Warrensburg, Missouri, as the new editor of the Angus Journal.

In her new role, Mais will manage print and digital components of the Angus Journal, which will continue to provide the latest information in beef cattle herd management, genetics, research and technology.

Mais brings a thorough understanding of livestock publications to her new position. Before joining the Angus team, she was the editor of Hereford World prior to serving as the director of communications and managing editor of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio Beef Council. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and animal sciences and industry at Kansas State University and her master’s degree in international agriculture from Oklahoma State University.

“I’m honored and proud to join the Angus team and lead the Association’s flagship publication,” Mais said. “The Angus Journal is an industry-leading publication, and I look forward to continuing that tradition while pushing the boundaries of its digital presence.”

Ohio Hosts 2018 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show

Angus exhibitors led 196 entries at the 2018 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show, June 15-16 in Lima, Ohio. Jake Scott, Gordon, Nebraska, evaluated the entries before naming champions.

Erica Snook, Caldwell, Ohio, and KCC Jaxon won reserve grand champion steer at the 2018 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show.

Sarah Millikan, Napoleon, Ohio, won grand champion bred-and-owned female with Highland II Georgina E226. She first won junior champion.

DCC Shadoe 1720, owned by Maggie Davis, Bidwell, Ohio, won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female. She first won calf champion.

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Erica Snook, Caldwell, Ohio, and KCC Jaxon won reserve grand champion steer at the 2018 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show.

2018 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Roll of Victory Show

Angus exhibitors led 122 entries at the 2018 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, June 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. Bill Conley, Clarksdale, Missouri, evaluated the entries before naming champions.

SSF Blackcap 4037 won reserve grand champion female, owned by Marcus Van Vorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio. She first won late junior champion.

Shorthorn Success Fifty Years Under the Big Top

Ohio Shorthorn youth traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to celebrate “fifty years under the big top” at the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference during June 26-July 1. Led by advisors Katie Cull and Scott Winkle, exhibitors returned to Ohio with several banners and the title of Outstanding State Association.

The Ohio Junior Shorthorn Association was named as the Outstanding State Association at the 2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

Marcus VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio, and SSF Blackcap 4037 won reserve grand champion female at the 2018 All-American Angus Breeders’ ROV Show.

Chianina Conquests & Maine-Anjou Moments

During the purebred Shorthorn show, Collin Britton, Custar, Ohio, showed GCC Margie Elite 18 ET to the division I champion finish. GCC Evolution Charm 7102 ET and Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio, earned the title of division III reserve champion. Olivia Wood, Sabina, Ohio, exhibited the division VI champion female, SULL Dream Girl

The Grand Fiesta in Grand Island

Several Ohio Chianina and MaineAnjou junior exhibitors gathered in Grand Island, Nebraska for the MaineAnjou and Chianina National Junior Show held June 17-23, 2018.

Ohio was well represented in the showmanship competitions with Ethan Davies, Bowling Green, Ohio finishing as the third overall Junior Chianina showman and Emma Yochum,

Olivia Wood, Sabina, Ohio, and SULL Dream Girl 7201 ET were selected as fourth overall purebred Shorthorn female at the 2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference.

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Multimin USA, Inc. Thomas Carper 540-336-2737 | www.multiminusa.com Ohio CAT Linda Meier, Chad Wiseman, Alan Rhodes, Brian Speelman, Bill Kuhar 614-851-3629 | www.ohiocat.com Ohio Soybean Council Jennifer Coleman & Barry McGraw 614-476-3100 | www.soyohio.org PBS Animal Health Becky Vincent 1-800-321-0235 | www.pbsanimalhealth.com Priefert Ranch Equipment Corey Hinterer 304-625-1302, Kayla Gray & Steve Campbell 903-434-8973 www.priefert.com Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Patrick Gunn 317-967-4345 | www.purinamills.com Quality Liquid Feeds Joe Foster 614-560-5228 | www.qlf.com Reed & Baur Insurance Agency Jim & Paula Rogers 740-593-6688 | www.reedbaurinsurance.com Rock River Laboratory Megan Kelly 330-462-6041 | www.rockriverlab.com ST Genetics Aaron Arnett 614-947-993, Al Gahler 419-3502091, Ty McGuire 937-533-3251 www.stgen.com Straight A’s Nikki McCarty 330-868-1182 | www.ranchcity.com Summit Livestock Facilities Richard Hines 765-421-9966, Angie Dobson 219-261-0627, Mike Schluttenhofer 765-4272818, Mike Sheetz 800-213-0567 www.summitlivestock.com Sunrise Co-op, Inc. Phil Alstaetter 937-575-6780 | www.sunriseco-op.com Umbarger Show Feeds Jackson Umbarger 317-422-5195, Eric King 419-889-7443 | www.umbargerandsons.com United Producers, Inc. Sam Roberts, Bill Tom, Hayley Beck 1-800-456-3276 | www.uproducers.com Weaver Leather Livestock 330-674-1782 Angela Shoemaker - ext. 251, Lisa Shearer - ext. 206 www.weaverleather.com The Wendt Group Kevin Wendt 614-626-7653, Dale Evans 260894-0458, Nick Cummings 740-572-0756, Tyler Wilt 740-572-1249, Wesley Black 740-572-1670 www.thewendtgroup.com Zoetis Animal Health Leesa Beanblossom 937-447-3044, Ted Holthaus 937-489-1548, Neal Branscum 606872-5395 www.zoetis.com For information about joining OCA’s Allied Industry Council, call the OCA Office 614.873.6736 or visit www.ohiocattle.org.

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Continued on page 32 Featuring our members’ success at local, state and national shows

7201 ET. The pair was also selected as the fourth overall purebred female.

In division VIII, the reserve champion female went to Whitney Miller, Millersburg, Ohio with PVF Meredith 5D. Miller and PVF Meredith 5D also finished as the division VI champion in the bred and owned show.

In the bred and owned purebred show, Fulton Kennedy, Seaman, Ohio, exhibited the division II reserve champion female with FPK Cindy Beauty 1761. Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio, and Atheena Princess’s Warrior 1190 finished as the division III reserve champion bred and owned Shorthorn female.

Ohio continued its success in the ShorthornPlus show. Austin Garner, Hamilton, Ohio, exhibited the division I champion ShorthornPlus female with GSC Paula Cher 101. Garner’s heifer was also named as division I champion in the bred and owned show.

The division II reserve champion, CF Blue Mary Lou 7134, was shown

by Brooke Hayhurst, Shreve, Ohio.

The division V reserve champion was exhibited by Dalton Kennedy, Seaman, Ohio. Kennedy and SULL Classy Crystal 7207E ET were also selected as the reserve champion ShorthornPlus female. McKalynne

named the grand champion bred and owned ShorthornPlus steer.

Trent Broermann, Camden, Ohio exhibited the reserve champion ShorthornPlus steer at the 2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference.

In the showmanship competition, Kolten Greenhorn finished as champion prospector I showman and Sara Britton, Custar, Ohio, finished as third overall prospector I showman.

Carly Goetz, Oak Harbor, was selected as the champion prospector II showman. In the senior division, Dalton Kennedy and Austin Garner finished as fourth overall and ninth overall senior showmen, respectively.

Simmental Solutions Simmental Eastern Regional Show

The 2018 Simmental Eastern Regional Classic took place in West Springfield, Connecticut on June 23, 2018. Several Ohio exhibitors were in attendance.

Garrett Stanfield, Manchester, Ohio, exhibited the reserve bred and owned purebred bull, SSF Internal Affair S15E. Stanfield’s heifer SSF Steel A Queen S12E was selected as the fourth overall bred and owned purebred heifer. He also exhibited the

Dalton Kennedy, Seaman, Ohio and SULL Classy Crystal 7207E ET were selected as reserve champion ShorthornPlus female at the 2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

Helmke, New Philadelphia, Ohio, and M&L Black Mist 1123D earned the title of division V reserve champion in the bred and owned show. Finally, Trent Broermann, Camden, Ohio, showed the reserve champion ShorthornPlus steer, sired by Fu Man Chu. He was also 28 | Ohio Cattleman | Summer Issue 2018

grand champion Simbrah heifer, Hagan Ebony 39E. McKalynne Helmke, New Philadelphia, Ohio and WISE Bahama Mama earned the title of reserve grand champion bred and owned purebred heifer. Landon Helmke, showed his heifer, WISE margarita to the grand champion percentage heifer finish.

Halee Allen, Hillsboro, Ohio, exhibited the grand champion Percentage cow-calf pair, MV Daydream B28D with MV Faithful Dream by her side. MV Faithful Dream was also selected as the fifth overall bred and owned Percentage heifer.

Layne Lassnick, Painesville, Ohio, exhibited the reserve grand champion percentage heifer, HPF Daisy Mae E063. Lassnick also exhibited the grand champion purebred heifer, SVJ Shez Special E426 as well as the fourth and fifth overall purebred heifers, SVJ

Layne Lassnick, Painesville, Ohio, and HPF Daisy Mae, won reserve grand champion percentage heifer at the 2018 Simmental Eastern Regional Show.

Lassnick also exhibited the grand champion purebred heifer, SVJ Shez Special E426, at the 2018 Simmental Eastern Regional Show.

Landon Helmke, New Philadelphia, Ohio, and WISE Bahama Mama won reserve grand champion bred and owned purebred heifer at the 2018 Simmental Eastern Regional Show.

Priceless E103 and SVJ Forever Lady E229, respectively. The reserve grand champion purebred heifer, Lazy H Evvey E26, was shown by Andrew Henthorn, Fleming, Ohio. v

BEST Program Concludes a Successful 19th Year at Annual Banquet Sponsorsing Partners: Frazier Farms The 2017–2018 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on May 5 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

The banquet is a time to celebrate the many achievements of our BEST participants, both in and out of the show ring,” says Stephanie Sindel, OCA Director of Youth Programs. “Each participant is recognized for their hard work by family, friends and BEST supporters alike.”

Several representatives from program sponsors, Bob Evans Farms, M.H. EBY,

Ronald McDonald House Charity

Ashton Bain, Highland Co., received a $500 gift certificate for a shopping spree with Weaver Leather Livestock for collecting the most pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Bain collected 485 pounds of pop tabs. In total, BEST participants collected 1,085 pounds of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Friend of the BEST Program

For over a decade, Brandon Jordan has had a significant impact on the BEST program and the participating families.

Always working behind the scenes, Brandon has helped orchestrate the kickoff of the BEST season for many families on Thanksgiving weekend. Never missing a beat, Brandon stays cool, calm and collected, no matter what is happening around him.

Frazier Farms, Farm Credit Mid–America, Garwood Cattle Co. LLC, Kalmbach Feeds – Formula of Champions and Weaver Leather Livestock, were on hand to help present awards totaling more than $50,000 in belt buckles, luggage, show materials and other awards.

This year’s BEST program featured 15 sanctioned shows that weaved its way across the state with over 523 youth participants showing 749 head of market animals and heifers.

The BEST program also receives tremendous support for awards and the awards banquet. Sponsors of the

EBY Trailer Winner

Collin Britton, Wood Co. was the lucky BEST participant to receive the free use of an 8’ by 26’ livestock trailer for the 2018–2019 BEST season courtesy of EBY Trailers. Pictured from left is Todd Pugh, BEST Committee Chairman; Holly Wensink, Jeremy Wensink, Cole Wensink, Sara Britton and Collin Britton of Wood Co.; and Steve Rittenhouse, EBY Trailers.

Scholarship Winners

BEST participants’ efforts in academics and extracurricular activities are also recognized through the BEST Scholarship program, awarding a $1,500 scholarship. The 2017–2018 scholarship recipient was Olivia Wood, Clinton Co.. She is the daughter of Dave and Monica Wood of Sabina, Ohio. She is a freshman attending Wilmington College majoring in animal science.

event included: Heritage Cooperative, Highland Livestock Supply, Kent Feeds and Umbarger Show Feeds. State breed associations sponsoring belt buckle cases for the winners in each of the respective breeds: Buckeye Hereford Association, Ohio Angus Association, Ohio Mid– Eastern Maine–Anjou Association, Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, Ohio Simmental Association and 4 Wiley Farm Miniature Herefords. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association sponsored the remaining breeds’ winners. v

Novice Showbox Winner

Novice participant, Delaney Chester, Warren Co., won a new show box in a novice–only drawing, donated by Weaver Leather Livestock. Pictured from left are Angela Kain, Weaver Leather Livestock and Delaney Chester.

Character Traits Winners

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) and Weaver Leather Livestock teamed up to recognize individuals that are exceptional leaders, no matter their age. Weaver Leather Livestock sponsored the 2018 BEST Character awards, highlighting attitude, focus and patience. Pictured from left is Jordan Johnson, Gallia Co., focus; Angela Kain, Weaver Leather Livestock; Collin Britton, Wood Co., patience; and unable to attend the banquet Jacob LeBrun, Scioto Co., attitude.

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Breed Division Champions Champion Angus Heifer – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – Beau Johnson, Gallia Co. Third Overall Angus Heifer – Kyle Piscione, Medina Co. Fourth Overall Angus Heifer – Hudson Drake, Ross Co. Fifth Overall Angus Heifer – Luke McKee, Knox Co.

Champion High % AOB Heifer – Hudson Drake, Ross Co. Reserve Champion High % AOB Heifer – Brooke Egbert, Auglaize Co.

Champion Angus Steer – Carly Sanders, Highland Co. Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Isaac Miley, Noble Co.

Champion AOB Steer – Sydney Sanders, Highland Co. Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Maggie Mathews, Clinton Co.

Champion Chianina Heifer – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer – Darby Ayars, Champaign Co.

Champion Crossbred Heifer – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer – Emma Yochum, Highland Co. Third Overall Crossbred Heifer – Karlie Kennedy, Adams Co. (TIE) Fourth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Sydney Schneder, Clinton Co. (TIE) Fourth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Ellie Day, Athens Co. Fifth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Kendra Gabriel, Pickaway Co.

Champion Chianina Steer – Hudson Drake, Ross Co. Reserve Champion Chianina Steer – Zachery Retcher, Defiance Co. Champion Hereford Heifer – Jenna Phelps, Union Co. Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer – Ryan Gillespie, Butler Co. Champion Hereford Steer – Ross Michael, Montgomery Co. Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Ashton Bain, Highland Co.

Sponsorsing Partners:

Champion Low % AOB Heifer – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. Reserve Champion Low % AOB Heifer – Allison Davis, Carroll Co.

Champion Market Heifer – Josh Champer, Madison Co. Reserve Champion Market Heifer – Rufus Levi Tackett, Scioto Co. Third Overall Market Heifer – Erin Pope, Gallia Co. Fourth Overall Market Heifer – Luke Brinksneader, Darke Co. Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Fifth Overall Market Heifer – Brice Phelps, Union Co. Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Caylee Sager, Fulton Co. Champion Crossbred Steer – Karlie Palmer, Clark Co. Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Hailee Carter, Holmes Co. Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Kendra Gabriel, Pickaway Co. Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Jordan Johnson, Gallia Co. Third Overall Crossbred Steer – Brooke Egbert, Auglaize Co. Third Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Kaitlynn Baker, Wayne Co. Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Sydney Mazey, Wood Co. Fourth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Shelby Kinley, Wyandot Co. Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer – Calvin Trigg, Fairfield Co. Fifth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Kassidy Thompson, Miami Co. Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer – Alli Pfister, Licking Co. Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Mackenzie Hursey, Tuscarawas Co. Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Tyler Michael, Montgomery Co. Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer – Jacob Levering, Morrow Co. Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Collin Fedderke, Henry Co. (TIE) Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer – Hayden Belleville, Wood Co. Third Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Owen Brinker, Wood Co. (TIE) Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer – Jack Champer, Madison Co. Fourth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Lauren Schulte, Putnam Co. Tenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Riley Rismiller, Darke Co. Fifth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Wyatt Conrad, Butler Co. Eleventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Madalynn Bruckelmyer, Muskingum Co. Twelfth Overall Crossbred Steer – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Caroline Winter, Pickaway Co. (TIE) Thirteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Erin Pope, Gallia Co. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Emily Dahse, Gallia Co. (TIE) Thirteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Victoria Waits, Fayette Co. Third Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Sara Britton, Wood Co. (TIE) Thirteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Hannah Whitted, Portage Co. Fourth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Kyle Piscione, Medina Co. (TIE) Thirteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Lance Brinksneader, Darke Co. Fifth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Beau Johnson, Gallia Co. Fourteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Madison King, Logan Co. Fifteenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Brice Phelps, Union Co. Champion Shorthorn Steer – Abigail Thornton, Fairfield Co. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Rachel Hostetler, Logan Co.

Frazier Farms

Bred and Owned Champions

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Tanner Cordes, Montgomery Co. Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Caden McLaughlin, Monroe Co. Third Overall ShorthornPlus Heifer – Brooke Hayhurst, Wayne Co. Fourth Overall ShorthornPlus Heifer – Jenna Godown, Darke Co. Fifth Overall ShorthornPlus Heifer – Skyler Ward, Preble Co. Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Delaney Chester, Warren Co. Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Lukas Perry, Ottawa Co. Champion Simmental Heifer – Collin Britton, Wood Co. Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer – Allison Herr, Fulton Co. Champion % Simmental Heifer – Caitlin Schaub, Auglaize Co. Reserve Champion % Simmental Heifer – Owen Fennig, Mercer Co. Third Overall % Simmental Heifer – Haley Frazier, Jackson Co. Fourth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Delaney Chester, Warren Co. Fifth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Camren Fedderke, Henry Co. Champion Simmental Steer – Carter McCauley, Guernsey Co. Reserve Champion Simmental Steer – Grant Belleville, Wood Co. Champion Miniature Heifer – Isaac Wiley, Morrow Co. Reserve Champion Miniature Heifer – Andrew Johnson, Preble Co. Champion Miniature Steer – Seamus Bly, Lake Co. Reserve Champion Miniature Steer – Noah Smith, Sandusky Co.

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Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Skyler Ward, Preble Co. – ShorthornPlus Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Mya Hetrick, Sandusky Co. – Shorthorn Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer Kinley Kreis, Muskingum Co. – MaineTainer Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer Ellie Kidwell, Knox Co. – Angus Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer Hunter Harris, Adams Co. – % Simmental

Champion Bred & Owned Steer Trent Broermann, Preble Co. – Maine-Anjou Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer Anne Thompson, Clinton Co. – Maine-Anjou Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer Hayden Smith, Holmes Co. – Maine-Anjou Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Steer Hunter Harris, Adams Co. – Simmental Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Steer Paige Gehret, Darke Co. – Maine–Anjou

Make-A-Wish®

Beginner Showmanship Winners Champion Beginner Showman – Emma Yochum, Highland Co. Reserve Beginner Showman – Carly Sanders, Highland Co. Third Overall Beginner Showman – Sydney Schneder, Clinton Co. Fourth Overall Beginner Showman – Lance Brinksneader, Darke Co. Fifth Overall Beginner Showman – Taylor Barton, Clinton Co. Sixth Overall Beginner Showman – Delaney Chester, Warren Co. Seventh Overall Beginner Showman – Alexis Perry, Ottawa Co. Eighth Overall Beginner Showman – Wyatt Osborn, Highland Co. Ninth Overall Beginner Showman – Alexis Watkins, Wyandot Co. Tenth Overall Beginner Showman – Kendall Davies, Wood Co.

BEST Participants raised $13,802 for Make–A–Wish®. Victoria Waits (left), Fayette Co., was the top fundraiser for Make–A–Wish® and was awarded a $500 Weaver Leather Livestock gift certificate.

Participants raising $50 or more were also entered to win a $500 gift certificate, and Taylor Stephen (right), Morrow Co., was selected as the drawing winner. Pictured are the Top 10 participants from the Celebrity Showdown for Make–A–Wish®, which took place January 26, 2018.

Junior Showmanship Winners

Novice Heifer Winners Novice Showmanship Winners

Champion Novice Heifer – Caroline Winter, Pickaway Co. – Shorthorn Reserve Champion Novice Heifer – Andrew Johnson, Preble Co. – Miniature Third Overall Novice Heifer – Kaitlynn Baker, Wayne Co. – MaineTainer Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – Sara Britton, Wood Co. – Shorthorn (TIE)Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Luke Fulton, Miami Co. – Crossbred (TIE)Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Darby Ayars, Champaign Co. – Chianina (TIE)Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Madisen Jolliff, Hardin Co. – Crossbred (TIE)Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Austin Pullins, Athens Co. – Chianina Seventh Overall Novice Heifer – Delaney Chester, Warren Co. – % Simmental Eighth Overall Novice Heifer – Collin Fedderke, Henry Co. – Purebred Simmental Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Taylor Barton, Clinton Co. – MaineTainer Tenth Overall Novice Heifer – Rebekah Pertuset, Scioto Co. – MaineTainer

Champion Junior Showman – Beau Johnson, Gallia Co. Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Hudson Drake, Ross Co. Third Overall Junior Showman – Sydney Sanders, Highland Co. Fourth Overall Junior Showman – Ellie Day, Athens Co. Fifth Overall Junior Showman – Hayden Smith, Holmes Co. Sixth Overall Junior Showman – Ross Michael, Montgomery Co. Seventh Overall Junior Showman – Karly Goetz, Ottawa Co. Eighth Overall Junior Showman – Tait Dusseau, Ottawa Co. (TIE)Ninth Overall Junior Showman – Grant Belleville, Wood Co. (TIE)Ninth Overall Junior Showman – Logan Schroeder, Defiance Co. Tenth Overall Junior Showman – Madison Paden, Guernsey Co. Champion Novice Showman – Caroline Winter, Pickaway Co. Reserve Novice Showman – Brooklyn Conrad, Butler Co. Third Overall Novice Showman – Maggie Mathews, Clinton Co. Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Mekenzie Jolliff, Hardin Co. Fifth Overall Novice Showman – Lukas Perry, Ottawa Co. Sixth Overall Novice Showman – Garrett Miley, Noble Co. Seventh Overall Novice Showman – Rebekah Pertuset, Scioto Co. Eighth Overall Novice Showman – Darby Ayars, Champaign Co. Ninth Overall Novice Showman – Taylor Ayars, Champaign Co. Tenth Overall Novice Showman – Isaac Miley, Noble Co.

Intermediate Showmanship Winners

Champion Intermediate Showman – Allison Davis, Carroll Co. Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman – Hannah Whitted, Portage Co. Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Caden Hess, Highland Co. Fourth Overall Intermediate Showman – Caden McLaughlin, Monroe Co. Fifth Overall Intermediate Showman – Ellie Kidwell, Knox Co. Sixth Overall Intermediate Showman – Sydney Mazey, Wood Co. (TIE)Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Tyler Michael, Montgomery Co. (TIE)Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Madalynn Bruckelmyer, Muskingum Co. Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman – Jacob LeBrun, Scioto Co. Ninth Overall Intermediate Showman – Erin Pope, Gallia Co. Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman – Rufus Levi Tackett, Scioto Co.

Novice Market Animal Winners Senior Showmanship Winners

Champion Senior Showman – Jordan Johnson, Gallia Co. Reserve Champion Senior Showman – Kyle Piscione, Medina Co. Third Overall Senior Showman – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Fourth Overall Senior Showman – Kendra Gabriel, Pickaway Co. Fifth Overall Senior Showman – Alli Pfister, Licking Co. Sixth Overall Senior Showman – Haley Frazier, Jackson Co. Seventh Overall Senior Showman – Bricen Hess, Highland Co. Eighth Overall Senior Showman – Hannah Ziegler, Wyandot Co. Ninth Overall Senior Showman – Christy Miller, Erie Co. Tenth Overall Senior Showman – Olivia Wood, Clinton Co. Champion Novice Steer – Delaney Chester, Warren Co. – ShorthornPlus Reserve Champion Novice Steer – Karlie Palmer, Clark Co. – Crossbred Third Overall Novice Steer – Lukas Perry, Ottawa Co. – ShorthornPlus Fourth Overall Novice Steer – Ashton Bain, Highland Co. – Hereford Fifth Overall Novice Steer – Collin Fedderke, Henry Co. – Maine-Anjou (TIE)Sixth Overall Novice Steer – Rachel Hostetler, Logan Co. – Shorthorn (TIE)Sixth Overall Novice Steer – Maggie Mathews, Clinton Co. – AOB (TIE)Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Riley Rismiller, Darke Co. – Crossbred (TIE)Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Owen Brinker, Wood Co. – Maine-Anjou Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Morgan Powell, Morrow Co. – ShorthornPlus Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Isaac Miley, Noble Co. – Angus Tenth Overall Novice Steer – Wyatt Conrad, Butler Co. – Maine-Anjou

Jr. Representatives During the BEST awards banquet, the new junior representatives for the 2018–2019 season were announced. They are Brooke Egbert, 17–year–old daughter of Bruce and Justine Egbert, Auglaize Co. and Madison King, 19–year–old daughter of D. Rea and Kaci King, Logan Co. Selected for a second two–year term is Haley Frazier, 18–year–old daughter of Tedd and Alice Frazier, Jackson Co. Continuing for their second term is Sarah Harner, 19–year–old daughter of Scott and Kristy Harner, Greene Co.; and Hannah Ziegler, 18–year–old daughter of Chris Ziegler, Wyandot Co. Summer Issue 2018 | Ohio Cattleman | 31

Breed News

Letters to the Editor Dear Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation,

Andrew Henthorn, Fleming , Ohio exhibited the reserve champion purebred heifer, Lazy H Evvey E26, at the 2018 Simmental Eastern Regional Show.

On behalf of the Mechanicsburg FFA Chapter, we thank you for your tremendous support and contributions to our Meats program. It is very much appreciated! Thanks again.

Kaylee Wartfield Mechanicsburg FFA Secretary

Beef Industry Update Meeting Series Thursday, August 16 butler County

Tuesday, august 28 Clermont County

Thursday, August 30 Ashtabula County

Tuesday, September 4 gallia - Jackson - Lawrence Counties

Tuesday, October 30 Williams - defiance - henry Counties Watch ohiocattle.org for meeting locations and details.

• All cattlemen invited to attend • Producer education TopicS • Sponsored Beef Dinner

To RSVP for a meeting in your area call 614-873-6736.

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Dear Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation, I wish to thank you and all your colleagues at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association for the continued support given to the Ohio FFA and it’s nearly 25,000 members across our wonderful state.

Sponsoring the Meats Career Development Event gives many FFA members, including myself, one of many reasons to be grateful for your association.

Throughout my time in high school, I have had many memories and experiences; however, they all are insignificant when compared to the growth I have found in the FFA. Because of the Meats Career Development Event, I have had the opportunity to not only learn about a vital part of the beef industry, but have also strengthened my passion for raising high quality cattle. This competition has shown me the true colors of beef producers as I witnessed the pride and care that is placed in creating a safe and delicious product from the pasture fields to the grocery store. While I cannot speak on behalf of all FFA members, this program has deeply impacted me and my understanding of an industry which I cherish.

This learning experience would not be possible without the support you have given to the Ohio FFA. Thank you again for providing this opportunity to myself and the other participating FFA members.

Sincerely, Lane Heil Ohio FFA State Vice President at Large Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, As the parents of Collin and Sara Britton, we would like to say a huge Thank you for all your hard work. It takes a lot of time, effort, and money to make the BEST program happen. We are proud that our kids are part of such a great program. Thank you again for giving our son the chance to win such a great trailer that he is so proud of.

Sincerely, Holly and Jeremy

2018 - 2019 Show Schedule

Celebrating 20 years of the

BEST Program

November 24-25

Heart Of it All • Lima December 8-9

Ohio AGR Holiday Classic • Columbus January 5-6

Scarlet & Gray Midwest Showdown • Springfield January 26-27

Clark County Cattle Battle • Springfield February 9-10

Madison County Winter Classic • London February 16-17

War at Warren • Lebanon March 2-3

Holmes County Preview • Millersburg March 15-17

Ohio Beef Expo • Columbus May 4

BEST Banquet • Columbus Ohio Cattlemen’s Association • www.ohiocattle.org • 614-873-6736 • cattle@ohiocattle.org To create your online user & cattle profiles and to make show entries prior to each show visit best.ohiocattle.org.

All cattle must have an EID tag to participate in a BEST sanctioned show.

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Beef Briefs In Memoriam Fred Stivers

Fred Stivers passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2018 at his home in Troy, Ohio. Born in 1947, Fred was internationally known as one of the greatest livestock photographers of all time. He also was highly skilled at working a seedstock auction crowd and was in high demand as a ring man for over four decades.

As a youngster in Ohio, Fred was extremely competitive showing Angus, Shorthorn and Hereford steers. He won the Ohio State Fair Steer Show and showed the Champion Shorthorn Steer at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. In 1962 Fred had the Grand Champion Carcass Steer at the Pennsylvania Livestock Show and the Reserve Champion Carcass Steer at the Eastern National Livestock Show in Maryland, both in the same year.

Following a year of law school, Fred began his livestock marketing career as a field representative for the Charolais Way, followed by the North American Simmental Register. He later joined the staff of Drover’s Journal as a fieldman and represented the publication as an auction ring man.

Fred’s keen eye for cattle and skill at portraying their best attributes earned him the undisputed reputation of Master Photographer. He captured on film the finest Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Limousin and Charolais and other breeds well before digital photography came along, and in the mid ‘90s he transitioned into using modern digital technology in both cameras and computers.

Fred was an avid reader and lifelong learner with a remarkable memory that served him well as both a student and professor of pedigrees, livestock people and history.

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2018 Ohio State Fair Cattle Schedule All are located in the Voinovich Livestock and Trade Center unless noted

1st Session

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

10:00 a.m. – Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin and Simmental must be in place.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

8:30 a.m. – Open Hereford 12:00 p.m. – Open Simmental 3:00 p.m. – Open Limousin 4:00 p.m. –Open Gelbvieh

Thursday, July 26, 2018

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Showmanship (all breeds) 11:00 a.m. – Junior Hereford 2:00 p.m. – Junior Simmental 4:00 p.m. – Junior Limousin 5:00 p.m. – Junior Gelbvieh *First session release time is to be determined by management after the completion of show.

2nd Session

Friday, July 27, 2018

6:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Open and Junior Commercial Cattle arrive 8:30 a.m. – General Livestock Judging Contest Registration (Voinovich) 10:00 a.m. – General Livestock Judging Contest Instructions (Voinovich) 10:00 a.m. – AOB, Angus, Chianina, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn cattle must be in place.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

10:00 a.m. – Weigh-in Open and Junior Commercial Cattle 8:00 a.m. – Open Angus 10:30 a.m. – Open Shorthorn 1:00 p.m. – Open Chianina 2:30 p.m. – Open Maine-Anjou

Sunday, July 29, 2018

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Showmanship (all breeds) 10 a.m. – Judging Commercial Cattle (viaduct) 10:30 a.m. – Junior Angus 12:30 p.m. – Junior Shorthorn 2:00 p.m. – Junior Chianina 3:00 p.m. – Junior AOB 4:00 p.m. – Junior Maine-Anjou

*Second session release time is to be determined by management after the completion of show.

Monday, July 30, 2018

2:00 p.m. – Santa Gertrudis and Miniature Herefords must be in place.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

9:00 a.m. – Open Santa Gertrudis 11:30 a.m. – Open Miniature Hereford *Release time is to be determined by management after the completion of show.

3rd Session

Market Beef permitted on the grounds after 6:00 p.m. for tie outs only on Tuesday, July 31.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

10:00 a.m. – Voinovich Stalling

Thursday, August 2, 2018

10:00 a.m. – ALL Market Beef must be in the barn.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Weigh-in 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Skillathon (Voinovich mezzanine)

Friday, August 3, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Prospect calves arrive (cattle will be stalled as they arrive) 9:00 a.m. – Market Beef Showmanship 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Prospect Calves Weigh-In 6:00 p.m. – Junior breed champion and reserve champion heifers arrive

Saturday, August 4, 2018

9:00 a.m. – Market Beef Show 5:30 p.m. – Approximate time for Final Drive *Market animals will be released at the conclusion of the show.

Sunday, August 5, 2018

8:30 a.m. – Pre-4-H Prospect Showmanship Prospect Calf Show immediately following Pre-4-H Showmanship 2:00 p.m. – Sale of Champions

Plan to attend the 3rd annual Camp Cost- $75.00 per participant *family rates available Madison County Fairgrounds London, Ohio *Camping is available To register visit www.ohiocattle.org

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Hands On • Showmanship • Leadership • Tailgate • Contests • Giveaways Anybody showing cattle is invited to attend!

Join in on the 2-day event for the opportunity to learn day-to-day care of your cattle project. Also, gain showmanship, clipping and fitting experience while learning about the cattle industry. Camp participants are encouraged to bring their calves along for “hands-on” experience and learning; however, it is not required for participants to bring a calf.

If more than 1 participant per family attends, families can choose to bring 1 calf per kid or 1 calf per family. We will dive into cattle care, leadership, and also have a little fun with a Buckeye tailgate on Saturday! Bring the entire family!

Breakout sessions will be offered specially tailored to age-specific groups. Meals will be provided.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

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OBC News Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee Members Attend Checkoff Orientation Sixty-two new state beef council board members and staff attended a State Beef Council Director Orientation at the NCBA offices near Denver April 25-26.

The leaders became better acquainted with the history, coordination, management and structure of the Beef Checkoff Program, and efforts of the

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Federation of State Beef Councils and the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.

Attendees were also provided an overview of checkoff-funded research, information and promotion programs conducted by NCBA as a beef checkoff contractor, and toured facilities at the NCBA offices that help support those programs, such as the Culinary Center and Digital Command Center. The robust financial firewall between policy and checkoff spending was also outlined.

“This was a great opportunity for those who are new to beef checkoff leadership positions to become immersed in the details of this important cattle industry self-help program,” according to Dawn Caldwell, a Nebraska beef producer and Federation of State Beef Councils chair. “The grassroots nature of the Beef Checkoff Program has been key to its success since it was developed in the 1980s, and state beef councils are at the heart of that. Our spirited state and national partnership makes the Beef Checkoff Program one of the leading agriculture checkoff efforts in the country today.”

There are more than 700 producers and other industry leaders serving on 44 state beef council boards throughout the country. These councils collect the $1-per-head national beef checkoff, and their boards determine how 50 cents of each of those dollars is invested to help build beef demand. The other half of the dollar is remitted to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board for national and international demand-building programs. v

Operating committee members in attendance, pictured from left, were Jamie Graham, Chairman, Patriot; Mike Carper, Delaware; Steve Walker, Federation Vice President for Region I; Erin Stickel, Bowling Green; and Allan Robison, Cable.

Your Beef Checkoff Dollars at Work

2014 Ohio Fall Feeder Cattle Sales

Investing in Beef Safety, Nutrition and Promotion Celebrating Cinco De Mayo with Beef

OBC partnered with five food bloggers to create beef recipes that can be made for families to celebrate the holiday or any other weeknight. These recipes ranged in terms of complexity and cost to help meet a variety of consumers’ budgets and skill levels. Check out all the delicious creations here: www.ohiobeef. org/recipes/lets-taco-bout-beef.

expert level insights into ways to better prepare and photograph beef as well as share information on cattle production with the blogger’s readership of over half a million consumers.

Beef Virtual Reality Makes its Debut

OBC attended the 2018 Ohio FFA State Convention exhibiting all the available checkoff resources to teachers and students. Attendees could view the brand new Beef360 application which displays virtual reality videos from operations all over the country. These videos share information about cattle production, safety, nutrition and care in a format that is cutting edge.

What Sustainability Means to Beef Producers

For beef producers, sustainability is about being a caretaker to the animals, the water and the land. It’s about being a good neighbor and community leader while staying profitable at the same time.

Find out how the checkoff is helping producers across the country practice sustainability and measure success on their farms.

Building Knowledge and Relationships

Five Ohio food blogger recently traveled to Denver, Colorado for two days of hands-on learning with the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner Culinary Team, NCBA Staff and local farmers and ranchers.

This pasture to plate experience provided

Blogging for Memorial Day

One of the biggest consumer concerns when purchasing beef is their lack of confidence when grilling steaks. OBC partnered with lifestyle blogger Lydi Out Loud to help her followers get the perfect grill every time. In addition to the grilling quide, Lydi shared information about safe food handling and fun recipes for the ultimate cookout. Check out the guide here: lydioutloud.com/how-to-grill-filetmignon-to-perfection.

BQA Certifications Surpasses the 20,000 Mark

More than 20,000 people have earned Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification since the online training modules were relaunched on Feb. 1. The BQA program shows how common-sense husbandry techniques can be combined with scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum conditions.

The free program helps producers capture additional value from their market cattle and much more. Sign up online today, or find an in-person training near you here!

The Ohio Beef Council and the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board are responsible for developing programs that increase the demand for beef. For more information, contact the Ohio Beef Council at 614-873-6736, beef@ohiobeef.org or visit www.ohiobeef.org.

Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee: Jamie Graham, Patriot, Chairman • Todd Raines, Seaman, Vice Chairman Sam Roberts, South Charleston, Treasurer • Henry Bergfeld, Summitville • Mike Carper, Delaware • Kathy Davis, Perrysville • Dave Felumlee, Newark Randy Hollowell, Covington • Brent Porteus, Coshocton • Allan Robison, Cable • Bev Roe, Hamilton • Neil Siefring, Coldwater Stan Smith, Canal Winchester • Erin Stickel, Bowling Green • Barb Watts, Alexandria • Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director Summer Issue 2018 | Ohio Cattleman | 39

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

July

25-31 Ohio State Fair - Columbus, Ohio

August

1-4 NCBA Summer Business Meeting - Denver, Colorado 1-5 Ohio State Fair - Columbus, Ohio 9-11 Young Cattlemen’s Conference - Central Ohio 10 Ohio Cattleman Early Fall Issue Advertising Deadline 16 Beef Industry Update - Butler County 25 Best of the Buckeye Breeder Recognition Reception - Ostrander, Ohio 25 Cattlemen’s Gala - Ostrander, Ohio 25-26 Highland County Circle Sale 28 Beef Industry Update - Clermont County 30 Beef Industry Update - Ashtabula County

September

4 Beef Industry Update - Gallia / Jackson / Lawrence Counties 8 Silver Towne Farms, The Final Drive - Winchester, IN 9 Richey Show Steers Private Treaty Sale - West Alexandria, OH 9 Schaeffer and Tice Private Treaty Sale - Hagerstown, IN 9 Goettemoeller Private Treaty Sale - Winchester, IN 15-16 Wisconsin Genetic Reflections - WI 16 Vollborn, Call and Simmons Online Sale 17 Hoobler Farms Online Sale 18 Garwood Online Heifer and Steer Sale 22-23 Ohio Feeder Calf Roundup - Columbus, OH 23 Shatto Show Cattle Online Sale 24 DaLin Show Cattle Online Sale 25 Agle Family Show Cattle Online Steer Sale 29 Ferguson Show Cattle Production Sale - Jefferson, OH

October

6 Buckeye’s Finest Sale - Zanesville, OH 7 Corn Husker Classic Show - Upper Sandusky, OH 9 Agle Family Show Cattle Online Heifer Sale 13-14 Ohio Cattlemen’s Camp - London, OH 20 Black Swamp Preview Show - Bowling Green, OH 27 Johnny Regula Invitational - Ostrander, OH 30 Beef Industry Update - Williams / Defiance / Henry Counties

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November

3 High Standards Female Sale - Harrod, OH 3 Combined Excellence Female Sale - Lebanon, OH 3-5 American Angus Convention - Columbus, OH 17 Best of Both Worlds Sale - Newark, OH 24-25 Heart of It All - BEST - Lima, OH

Find out more about the virtual field trip program that connected over 1,000 students with an Ohio beef farmer at ohiobeef.org.

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SHOWS CONSUMERS CATTLE ARE CARED FOR

BY PRODUCERS WHO CARE IT IS EVERY CATTLEMAN’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REMIT THEIR $2 PER HEAD BEEF CHECKOFF. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR CHECKOFF AT WWW.OHIOBEEF.ORG.

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Parting Shots

Advertisers’ Index American Angus Association...............................7 Armstrong Ag & Supply...................................... 40 Beef Quality Assurance..................................... 43 Buckeye Hereford............................................... 25 COBA / Select Sires........................................... 22 Dickinson Cattle Co........................................... 25 Highland Livestock Supply................................ 21 Hilliard Lyons...................................................... 19 John Deere.............................................................2 Kalmbach Feeds................................................. 44

Sasha Rittenhouse, OCA President and Frank Phelps, OCA District 5 Director, pictured with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and wife, Fran.

Karr Farms.......................................................... 38 Leachman - Josh Moreland................................ 25 Mercer Landmark............................................... 16 Multimin USA...................................................... 23 Novak Town Line Farm....................................... 25 O’Connor Farms.................................................. 25 Ohio Beef Council............................................... 41 BEST participants, and friends in and out of the show ring, gathered at the backdrop for a group photo with their awards after the BEST banquet held May 5. Pictured from left are Sydney Sanders, Highland County; Hudson Drake, Ross County; Tyler Michael, Montgomery County; Carly Sanders, Highland County; Ross Michael, Montgomery County; Emma Yochum, Highland County; and Connor Yochum, Highland County.

Allied Industry Council members and friends of the industry, OCA directors and OCA staff grilled hamburgers and steaks for the Ohio State Football Team. Pictured from left is Steve Rittenhouse and Kirk Swenson, M.H. EBY.

Cow planters like the one pictured will be available for purchase at the 2018 Cattlemen’s Gala on August 25. The event benefits future beef industry leaders. More details on the celebration and fundraiser on pages 10 and 11.

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Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association............. 35 Reed & Baur....................................................... 25 Roger Thompson, DVM...................................... 21 Saltwell............................................................... 12 Silver Towne Farms.............................................17 Summit Livestock Facilities.................................5 Trennepohl Farms............................................... 25 Triple B Enterprises............................................ 25 Valentine Farms................................................. 25

Farming chose you. When it comes to running your cattle operation, you do things the right way. BQA is here to help with the training and certification to build your cattle business. Get after it at BQA.org.

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