Ohio Cattleman Winter Issue 2018

Winter 2018

Official Publication of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

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Features 7

Beef 510 Registration

10-11 Annual Meeting & Banquet Registration

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Commercial Cattleman of the Year: Gerber Farms Next generation eager to continue, grow Gerber Farms

by Amy Beth Graves

Editorial

News & Notes

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Harsh Realities

8

Your Dues Dollars at Work

6

OCA News & Views

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Beef Briefs

14

Up the Alley

12

OCA News

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Forage Corner

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Breed News

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OBC News

32 On the Edge of Common Sense

36 Your Checkoff Dollars at Work

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OCA Directors, Officers Elected

Reference 8

OCA County Affiliate Presidents

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Allied Industry Council

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Calendar of Events

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Parting Shots

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Advertisers’ Index

On the Cover

Photo taken by Lauren Corry, OCA Staff

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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 beef@ohiobeef.org

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

Positioning Our Brand

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 Winter 2018 issue is 3,254.

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As we wrap-up 2017, most would agree the past year has been extraordinary in many ways. During your Christmas celebrations as you gather with family and friends and pause to reflect on the many blessings in each of our lives, I hope that your involvement in the beef industry fits into the conversation. No matter if cattle are your livelihood that provide for your family or simply the way you enjoy spending your free time, it’s the passion we have for what we do that is common among us.

It’s this same passion that the beef checkoff worked to capture and share as they introduce consumers to the people who raise beef, by sharing their real stories. It is taking place through the Rethink the Ranch campaign, launched last fall, that highlights the faces of farmers and ranchers behind beef production to help connect consumers to the process and the people. But it’s only part of a larger campaign.

In October, the Beef It’s What’s for Dinner brand celebrated 25 years. As part of this celebration, the beef checkoff launched an effort to re-introduce consumers to beef and this iconic brand with the roll-out of a new website. For the first time, the BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com website is promoting both the product and the people who produce that product. The website tells a brand story that is focused on promoting beef’s greatest strengths: the unbeatable taste of beef, the people and production process behind beef, the variety and ease of cooking beef, and the nutritional strength that beef provides.

The beef checkoff’s marketing gurus have thought through the entire branding effort and how they position beef. As part of their work, the following beef manifesto or strategy was developed. I can’t help but get emotional about how it talks about the product my family, and families across our country, proudly raise with an eye to both our history and our future. So, during this holiday season, I thought it was worth sharing. Hopefully it makes you feel the same way.

BEEF. It’s more than what’s for dinner.

It’s built into our country’s foundation.

From family ranches passed down one generation to the next, To family dining rooms where beef is passed down the tables.

Simply put. . .

BEEF IS AS ROOTED IN OUR HISTORY AS IT WILL BE ENTWINED IN OUR FUTURE. And it’s in that tension, that timeless dichotomy, That delicate balance between then, now and tomorrow. . .

Where we craft our story.

It’s where ranchscape nostalgia Meets feedlot innovation.

It’s where marbleized decadence Meets lean nutrition.

It’s where traditionally smoked briskets in Texas Meet sous vide tenderloins in New York.

And it’s where Sunday night dinners Meet any night of the week.

BECAUSE IN THE END, WHILE BEEF IS MORE THAN WHAT’S FOR DINNER. . .

DINNER WILL ALWAYS BE MORE WHEN THERE’S BEEF. Learn more about your beef checkoff investment at MyBeefCheckoff.com. And, don’t forget to check out the new BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. v

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OCA Officers

OCA News & Views

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

By Joe Foster, OCA President

Unfinished Business

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 | Winter Issue 2018

Wow! How time sure flies when you’re having fun. It seems like just a short time ago I was assuming the role of OCA President. Here we are, nearly two years later, and my time serving you in this capacity has all but expired. I certainly want to thank each of you for the privilege of sharing my time with such a diverse and impressive group of cattlemen.

As always, our industry has a lot of unfinished business to focus on. I want to assure you that I plan on doing my part in the future as we collectively address this business, whatever it may be.

That being said, as I reflect on the past several years on the board and as your president, the issue that has caused me the most consternation is water quality.

This begs the question…is our industry experiencing a watershed moment? In order to discuss this I need to go to my dictionary to make certain I understand what a watershed moment truly is. As my late grandpa used to say, I don’t like to spell big letters or use big words… so I always keep a dictionary handy.

My dictionary informs me that a watershed moment is a critical point in time where everything changes and will never be the same. Well, I feel our industry is having a watershed moment concerning…well. Watersheds. Over the past few years our industry has invested an impressive amount of time to study, understand, and address water quality issues here in our state. We can all remember a few years back when algae blooms in Lake Erie resulted in a temporary crisis on drinking water in Toledo. Since the crisis, a number of legislative fixes have been passed by the Ohio House and Ohio Senate. H.B. 61, S.B. 1, H.B.490 serve as examples of how we can help mitigate the portion of pollution caused by Ohio agriculture. I feel we have made great strides forward by improving the education of our farmers and incorporating the use of Best Management Practices.

As we move forward and continue to improve our practices and address the public concerns about their (and our) water supply, we need to recognize there are many components of the pollution problem. I often wonder: 1.

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What portion of the problem is storm water runoff?

What role do municipal sewage treatment plants play?

Do package treatment plants at housing developments contribute?

What about substandard septic systems in the vast areas of Ohio not served by public sanitary sewer?

I can go on and on about the possible sources of pollution. My point here is very simple. The water quality issue we are attempting to address is very complex and there is a myriad of contributing factors. This issue didn’t happen overnight and there is no silver bullet to correct it.

In order to properly address this, and truly improve water quality, we need to take a comprehensive approach combining facts, education, research, and legislation. We need to bring all parties that are responsible for the problems to the same table and work together. We need to stand good for correcting our part of the problem, however large or small our part is. I challenge you, as Ohio Agriculture, to make sure we hold other contributors’ “feet to the fire” so that we don’t carry an unfair share of the load.

Once again, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president and I look forward to visiting down the road. v

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Ohio State University - Animal Sciences Building 2029 Fyffe Rd. Columbus, OH 43210 Beef 510 is a one-day program designed for those who have participated in Beef 509, but is open to all cattlemen. The program will continue the traditional beef sensory sessions and BQA presentations, but will also present information designed to help producers better prepare their operations and their cattle to meet challenges of the future. All who attend will be certified in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) at the end of the course. Beef 510 is a joint program coordinated by the Ohio Beef Council, the Department of Animal Sciences – OSU, and OSU Extension.

Justin Nelson, Director of Animal Procurement specializing in cattle for Tyson Foods, Inc. and located at the corporate office in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. He will discuss today’s marketing environment and Tyson’s approach to market access programs.

The presentation will also discuss the decision from Wendy’s restaurants to purchase cattle beginning in 2019 only from those suppliers who can verify the producers providing the cattle are beef quality assurance certified.

Mandy Carr Johnson, Sr. Executive Director for the Science, Culinary and Outreach team at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). She oversees programs focusing on human nutrition research and influencer outreach, product quality, sustainability, and beef safety research, as well as the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner Culinary Center. She will discuss how the beef checkoff program is working to assure consumers that beef is a sustainable and nutritious food so consumers don’t feel pressured to explore other products perceived to be more sustainable or healthier. The presentation will also include a sneak peak into the into the checkoff’s new raising beef responsibly campaign and

touch on the Rethink the Ranch consumer campaign focused on sharing the stories of people behind the product.

Glen Arnold, Associate Professor with Ohio State University Extension and Field Specialist in the area of Manure Nutrient Management Application. His on-farm research focuses on the use of livestock manure as a spring topdress fertilizer on wheat and as a sidedress fertilizer for corn. His research goal is to move livestock producers toward applying manure during the crop growing season instead of late fall application window. With the growing number of those who want to place the blame on livestock producers for Ohio’s water quality challenges, you will not want to miss this session.

Additional presenters include, from the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University: Steve Boyles, OSU Extension Beef Specialist; Lyda Garcia, Assistant Professor of Meat Science / Meat Extension Specialist; and Eric England, Assistant Professor of Meat Science. The Ohio Beef Council and OCA will also provide program updates.

The Beef 510 program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3. Lunch will be provided by the 2018 OSU Meats Judging Team.

For more information contact, Emily Henes at the Ohio Beef Council at 614-873-6736 or ehenes@ohiobeef.org.

Registration Deadline: February 16, 2018 Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: _______________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: _____-_____-________ Registration Fee: $35 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 Winter Issue 2018 | Ohio Cattleman |7

OCA County Affiliate Presidents

Adams......................................Jeremy Tomlin Allen.........................................Brad Pohlman Ashland..................................... Matt Stewart Athens/Meigs/Washington.... Jamey Rauch Auglaize.......................... Charles Sutherland Brown............................................Alan Scott Butler.............................................Dean Lake Carroll................................ Johnna Campbell Champaign.............................. Andy Maurice Clark....................................... Linde Sutherly Clermont......................................Chris Smith Columbiana/Mahoning/Trumbull................. .................................................Duane Nickell Crawford.....................................Kurt Weaver Darke.......................................... Brad Wilcox Fairfield......................................Dale Decker Fayette.............................................Luke Bihl Fulton................................... Rick Coopshaw Gallia.......................................... Scott Payne Greene.....................................Ethan Randall Hancock................................Charles Beagle Hardin....................................Marcia Hoovler Henry.......................................Tim Brinkman Highland.................................. Craig Shelton Huron......................................Barrett French Jackson................................ Justin Spengler Jefferson................................... Tyler Ramsey Knox......................................Chuck Dudgeon Lawrence............................. Nathan Lambert Licking......................................... Steve Davis Logan.........................................Troy Selhorst Madison................................ Quinton Keeran Marion..................................... Dustin Bayles Mercer........................................Neil Siefring Miami...................................Robert Karnehm Montgomery......................Duane Plessinger Morrow........................................Russ Mayer Muskingum................................... Adam Heil Noble..................................... Pernell Salings Ohio Valley...................................... Ben Cline Perry......................................Jason Poorman Preble...................................... Rodney Mann Putnam............................. Dennis Schroeder Richland................................... Dave Fackler Seneca............................................ Jason Fox Shelby......................................... Jason Gibbs Stark............................................Steve Lewis Tuscarawas................................... Jerry Prysi Vinton.............................Teresa Snider-West Williams.................................. Robin Herman Wood...................................... Brett Reynolds Wyandot........................................Mike Thiel

Your Dues Dollars at Work A review of actions by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Legislative & Regulatory • • •

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Youth • • • • • •

Hosted the Cattlemen’s Camp in October cosponsored by OCA and Weaver Leather Livestock with nearly 150 people attending.

Interviewed and selected interns for OBC and OCA for the spring semester.

Internships begin in January and run through March.

Held the first four sanctioned shows of the 2017-18 BEST program and held youth Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training in conjunction with the first show.

Distributed Best of the Buckeye (BOTB) information for the 2018 program year.

Continued to hold recruitment events for the OCA Young Cattlemen’s membership at ATI in Wooster and at University of Findlay.

Hosted the first networking and career development night for OCA Young Cattlemen’s members and Allied Industry Council representatives.

Programs & Events • •

Held a successful OCA Replacement Female sale with 80 females selling.

Began planning efforts with multiple committee meetings for the 2018 Ohio Beef Expo and launched a new Expo website at www.ohiobeefexpo.com.

Association • • • •

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Represented the beef industry at the Ohio Department of Agriculture Confined Animal Feeding Facility (CAFF) Advisory Committee meeting.

Joined NCBA and 26 state affiliates in filing comments on the U.S. EPA’s definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) listening session for agricultural stakeholders.

On November 22, 2017 the DC Circuit Court of Appeals granted the motion to further stay the mandate for reporting air emissions from animal waste until January 22, 2018 under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Farms with continuous releases do not have to submit their initial continuous release notification until the DC Circuit Court of Appeals issues its order, or mandate, enforcing the Court’s opinion of April 11, 2017. The court is expected to issue the mandate on January 22, 2018. No reporting is necessary until the mandate is issued. OCA will continue to engage in CERCLA and its potential reporting requirements for our members.

Submitted multiple letters to Congress and comments to the Department of Transportation on electronic logging devices (ELD) in support of a waiver from the ELD mandate that was to be implemented December 18, 2017. This followed action by the FMCSA that granted all haulers moving agricultural commodities a 90-day waiver from the ELD requirement until April 1, 2018. OCA will continue to push for an exemption on this mandate.

Represented the beef industry at several water quality meetings focused on livestock producers and their nutrient management issues. Discussion ranged from additional regulation, to producer education on Best Management Practices (BMP) s set-backs, soil testing and nutrient management plans.

Shared information and communicated OCA’s priorities regarding Tax Reform legislation.

Mailed membership renewal statements for 2018 and finalized list of member benefits.

OCA Executive Committee met to develop 2018 budget recommendations.

Submitted nominations to the Ohio Department of Agriculture for appointment to the Ohio Beef Council.

Appointed OCA representatives to NCBA policy committees.

Beef Briefs

Cont. on page 28

In Memoriam

WAYNE BAIRD, age 83, of Washington CH, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

He was born on October 17, 1934 in Ross County. He was a 1952 graduate of Good Hope High School and had attended Wilmington College and The Ohio State University for a short time.

Wayne proudly served his country in the US Army during Peace Time.

He worked all of his life on his farm raising Angus Cattle. He was an active member of the Good Hope United Methodist Church, the Good Hope Lions Club, Miami Trace School Board, Fayette County Cattle Feeders, Fayette County Ag Society, Ohio Angus Association, American Angus Association, had served as 4-H advisor for the Wayne Progressive Farmers, he was the chief at the first fire department in Good Hope, he served as President for the Fayette County Fair Board for several years, and he also had exhibited Angus Cattle at the Ohio State Fair for over fifty years. He enjoyed farming, working with his children and grandchildren on the farm, and raising his cattle.

KAY PEREZ, 56, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017.

She was born February 19, 1961, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Curtis L. and Rebecca E. (Sanders) McEldowney.

Kay owned and operated Kay’s Tan and Tone in New Weston, Ohio, for 10 years. She was a very active member in the Darke County Cattlemen’s Association and Livestock in General 4-H Club. Kay enjoyed tending to her flowers and shopping. Kay and her husband cherished visits from their granddaughter, Mikayla, helping her work with her steers and getting ready for the cattle shows. Most of all, Kay enjoyed spending time with her family.

OSU Livestock Judging Team Takes 10th at NAILE

Guided by Coah Hank LeVan, the Ohio State University Livestock Judging team ended the season with a 10th overall placing at the North American

Dues Dollars • • • • •

Continued from page 8

Held the re-organizational board of directors’ meetings for OCA and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation.

Participated in the 2018 Ohio State Fair planning meeting for the beef department and helped distribute EID/DNA kits for 2018 market animal exhibitors.

Attended the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s advisory committee meeting on Livestock Exhibitions.

Hosted the OSU Extension Beef Team advisory committee meeting at the OCA office.

Hosted various breed meetings at the OCA headquarters for Angus, Shorthorn, and Simmental associations. v

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& January 20, 2018 Columbus, Ohio

Join us in celebrating Ohio’s beef industry.

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 | Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center 100 Green Meadows Drive South Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

Schedule of Events 8:30 a.m.

Registration desk opens

8:30 a.m.

OCA PAC silent auction opens

9:00 a.m.

Cattlemen’s Youth Quiz Bowl written test

10:00 a.m.

Youth Beef Quality Assurance Session

10:00 a.m.

Preventing Pregnancy Loss in Beef Cattle Dr. Alvaro Garcia Guerra

11:30 a.m.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Luncheon & Annual Meeting

Following the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Luncheon and Annual Meeting the OCF scholarships will be presented.

“Engaging OCA’s Grassroots” Join fellow cattlemen aAttend OCA’s association update. It will include members,

1:00 p.m.

county affiliate leaders, Young Cattlemen members, industry leaders and those that just want to learn more about maximizing their involvement with OCA through events, programs and advocacy.

1:00 p.m.

Cattlemen’s Youth Quiz Bowl

2:30 p.m.

OCA Annual Meeting

2:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Take an active role in your organization by attending the Annual Meeting. Members will set policy for 2018 and receive program updates. Speakers will include Colin Woodall, Dean Cathann Kress, and John Foltz.

Ohio CattleWomen’s Annual Meeting Youth Opportunities

Breakout sessions that allow participants to engage and learn about various opportunities within the industry.

Marketing Our Product to Millenials - A Checkoff Update Ohio Beef Council Staff

4:30 p.m.

Youth Quiz Bowl Awards & Photos

5:00 p.m.

Hospitality Hour

6:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

OCA Awards Banquet

Banquet highlights: OCA PAC Live Auction, County Affiliate Recognition, Young Cattleman of the Year, Industry Service Award, Industry Excellence Award, Seedstock Producer of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year, Environmental Stewardship Award.

Cattlemen’s Social

Stick around following the banquet to enjoy music, refreshments and an evening with fellow cattlemen.

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Featured Speaker

Colin Woodall Vice President, Government Affairs National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Colin Woodall serves as NCBA’s chief lobbyist on Capitol Hill and leads the Washington office in developing strategies to ensure that the cattle industry’s voice is being heard by policy makers.

Woodall is originally from Big Spring, Texas, and holds a degree in Agricultural Systems Management from Texas A&M. After college he worked as a grain elevator manager and grain merchandiser for Cargill in Kansas. After moving to Washington, he took a job with U.S. Senator John Cornyn where he focused on agriculture, interior, energy and water projects and appropriations. Woodall has been with NCBA since 2004.

Featured Speaker

Cathann Kress, PhD Dean, OSU College of Food, Agriculture, and Enviromental Sciences (CFAES)

Cathann Kress, PhD, joined The Ohio State University as the vice president for agricultural administration and dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) in May, 2017. Most recently, she was vice president for extension and outreach and director of cooperative extension at Iowa State University. Dr. Kress has taught undergraduate and graduate students at all levels. In addition, her research and applied research efforts have focused on impacts on rural populations. Dr. Kress earned a BS in social work at Iowa State University, and both a MA in counselor education/college student development and a PhD in education from the University of Iowa.

Featured Speaker

John Foltz Chair, OSU Department of Animal Sciences John Foltz was recently appointed chair of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Department of Animal Sciences. He joined CFAES in early October for the four-year appointment. Foltz comes from the University of Idaho where he served as special assistant to the president for agricultural initiatives, leading two livestock-focused projects. Prior to that, he served as dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Foltz also served as associate dean and director of Academic Programs in the college and professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology.

He received his BS and MS degrees in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University, and his PhD in agricultural economics from Purdue University.

Engaging OCA’s Grassroots

Featured Speaker

Alvaro Garcia Guerra Assistant Professor, OSU Animal Sciences

Join fellow cattlemen at OCA’s association update. It will include members, county affiliate leaders, Young Cattlemen members, industry leaders and those that just want to learn more about maximizing their involvement with OCA through events, programs and advocacy. Everyone is welcome, so bring others along and get engaged and informed as beef industry advocates.

Alvaro Garcia Guerra joined The Ohio State University in June, 2017 as an assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences.

He grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina and obtained his DVM degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires. He received his MS degree from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and his PhD in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017. Dr. Garcia Guerra’s research interests focus on two main areas regarding cattle reproduction. The first area focuses on investigating strategies that improve reproductive efficiency, primarily in beef cattle and the second area is focused on furthering the understanding of the causes and mechanisms involved in pregnancy loss in cattle.

Event & Hotel Info

Cattlemen’s Youth Quiz Bowl

Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center 100 Green Meadows Drive South Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 (North of Columbus off of US Route 23)

Showcase your beef industry knowledge at the first annual Ohio Cattlemen’s Youth Quiz Bowl. The contest is open to all Ohio youth ages 8-21 (as of Jan. 1, 2018). It will be a two-part contest, consisting of a written round and a verbal round. There will be 3 age divisions offered.

The top 3 individuals in each age category in the written contest will be recognized as well as the top team in each group of the quiz bowl.

Individuals may sign up as an individual or as a four-member team. 4-H, FFA and county team participation is encouraged but not mandatory.

Hotel rooms are available at a special rate of $129 (includes breakfast for 2 people per room).

Call: 614.880.4300 or visit OCA’s website for a quick link to make a reservation.

Hotel reservation deadline is Dec. 29

& January 20, 2018 Columbus, Ohio

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Registration for OCA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet

Deadline for meal reservations is Jan. 5, 2018. Return to 10600 US Highway 42, Marysville, OH 43040 Name Name tags should read (we must have names for each attendee) 1.

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Banquet & Registration

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To register for the Cattlemen’s Youth Quiz Bowl go to www.ohiocattle.org

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OCA News

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OCA Holds Successful Replacement Female Sale The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) held their fifth annual Replacement Female Sale on November 24 at the Muskingum Livestock Auction Company in Zanesville, Ohio. A large crowd was on hand to bid on 79 high quality females in the sale. The sale represented an excellent opportunity for cow-calf producers to add quality females with documented breeding and health records to their herds.

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 represents a $355 per head increase in price over the 2016 sale. Prices ranged from $1,300 to

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$2,900. The females sold to buyers from Ohio and West Virginia. Col. Ron Kreis served as the auctioneer.

Erv-N-Del Farm of Louisville, OH consigned the top two selling lots at $2,900 each. The Lot 25 and 26 purebred Simmental bred cows sold to Rose Koehler of Lancaster, OH. The Ohio State University Beef Center of Dublin, OH sold two groups of three Simmental-Angus bred heifers at $2,600 per head. Fairview Farms of Logan, OH purchased the Lot 63, 64, and 78 heifers and Samuel Bond-Zielinski of Freeport, OH purchased the Lot 69, 73, and 77 heifers. LOR-MAR Simmental Farms of Prospect, OH consigned the Lot 44 purebred Simmental cow-calf pair that sold for $2,500 to Josh VanHorn of Malta, OH. Erv-N-Del Farm also consigned the Lot 28 Simmental-Angus heifer that sold for $2,500 to Terry

Nicol of Milford Center, OH. Haley Farms of West Salem, OH consigned the Lot 29 purebred Simmental heifer that sold for $2,500 to Nick Fisher of Jackson, OH. For more information, contact John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator at (740) 289-2071, Extension #242, or by e-mail at grimes.1@osu.edu. More information can be obtained by contacting the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association at (614) 8736736 or at their website located at www. ohiocattle.org. v

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Up the Alley

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

The Value of Teamwork I have been fortunate to work for Ohio State University Extension for nearly 32 years. I am also proud to say that I have been a beef cattle producer for a much longer period of time.

My professional and personal experiences have allowed me to gain a unique perspective of the many aspects involved in the entire beef production chain. However, I can confidently say there is always an opportunity to gain some insight into all aspects of beef production.

The production system of the beef industry is much different compared to its primary competitors for the consumer’s protein dollars, pork and poultry. Beef cattle are ruminant animals that can take advantage of forages in a variety of geographic and environmental conditions. Cow-calf production is primarily accomplished in pasture-based situations. After calves are weaned, they will enter either a backgrounding or stocker phase to put on additional weight gains from forages or go directly to a feedlot for the finishing phase. The cow-calf, stocker and finishing enterprises are much less confining to the animal when compared to the production

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systems in pork and poultry. In each of these enterprises, ownership of the animal frequently changes from enterprise to enterprise.

Pork and poultry production tends to be more vertically integrated from start to finish. The various production enterprises are much more confined and are typically in controlled environments regardless of geographic location.

Larger ownership entities often control most aspects of production management. Ownership of large land masses are not necessary but there are large investments in production facilities in modern pork and poultry production.

It is my belief that the unique production systems in the beef industry result in distinct advantages and disadvantages with our competition.

Beef production can utilize land masses less suitable for row crop production or urban development. Multiple ownership throughout the production cycle results in more individuals and families involved in the beef industry which means more voices to promote our product and represent our interests in political matters. Probably the biggest advantage the industry has is that we have a product that provides a

unique taste experience compared to our competition. However, we must recognize our product tends to have more variability due to the wide range in production systems. Also, different ownership requires a greater degree of dependence and trust between the production sectors.

Each of the primary production segments have very specific concerns and needs that impact their enterprises. The cow-calf producer will be concerned with conception rates, calving ease and weaning weights while keeping mature cow size in line with available feed resources.

The stocker operator needs a healthy weaned calf that is not overly conditioned so it will be able to efficiently covert forages into economic gains. By the time the feeder calf arrives to the feedlot, it also needs to be healthy and has developed enough frame that will allow heifers to reach harvest weights of 1,200 pounds or more and steers capable of achieving 1,300 pounds or more.

The bottom line is that each segment is dependent on the other for their ultimate success. Each enterprise needs to produce a high-quality product

that gives the next enterprise in line a chance to make a profit. While this seems to be a logical goal, I am not sure that this has always been the case. Does the cow-calf producer understand what type of calf the stocker or feedlot operator desires for optimum feedlot efficiency? Is the feedlot operator concerned how their desire for larger harvest weights may be impacting the mature size of brood cows?

Thus far, I have discussed the live animal segments of the beef industry but there are other important sectors critical to its ultimate success. None of the live animal production sectors can exist unless there is a processor that can harvest the animal and process it into products for the consumer. Processors and packers can range in size from the small local packer that processes freezer beef to the large packers capable of harvesting thousands of cattle daily.

The large packer is often criticized for having too much control over the feedlot sector but the fact remains that the packing industry is a high-risk industry with huge labor and infrastructure costs. It is a low margin business that requires volume for potential success.

The consumer goes to a grocery store or restaurant expecting to buy beef or any other food product for that matter in adequate supply at a price that fits their budget. The desired products would not be available for purchase by the consumer without the food distri-

bution systems that delivers product to the final point of sale. Improvements in communications, transportation and technology allow food orders to be placed and delivered to the consumer more quickly and efficiently than ever, all while preserving freshness and quality at the highest level.

Probably the most important component of the entire beef industry is the consumer. Any food production enterprise is pointless without a consumer to buy the product. Today’s food consumer is more knowledgeable and discriminating than ever with their food purchasing dollars. Growing domestic consumption and expanding export markets are vital to the future success of the beef industry. We must do our best to meet the needs and desires of domestic and global consumers if we are to remain competitive with pork and poultry.

What is the point of this entire discussion? All too often, each of the previously discussed live animal, processing and distribution segments of the beef industry fail to realize how important every other sector is to their own success. Because of our industry’s lack of vertical integration, we must effectively communicate up and down the entire beef production chain if we are to adapt to today’s highly competitive marketplace. It will require more teamwork than ever for the long-term sustainability of the beef industry. Are you willing to be a part of the team? v

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Forage Corner Chris Penrose, OSU Extension Educator, Morgan County

End of the Year, Time to Plan The month of December is a great time to plan. We still have the opportunity to make changes to the 2017 year and plan for 2018. When I think of 2017, especially as it relates to forages, two things come to mind for me. First, what worked and what went wrong? Next, is there anything that can be done to improve the operation for this and next year?

What worked and what went wrong?

For many of us, the growing season for the most part was good. Most were able to get hay up in a timely fashion, although I did get some rained on.

Pastures grew well throughout the season until a dry period after Labor Day. Now is time to assess your stored feed supplies for the winter to determine if you will have enough. If you do not, what are your options?

Are there any standing forages that can still be grazed without damaging the soil and ground cover? Is there any harvested forage residue such as corn stalks that can still be grazed? If feed supplies will still be short, what can you do? Are there some animals that are not as productive that can be culled? If feed needs to be purchased, compare feed on an equal footing. For example, a pound of corn has twice the energy as common hay and can replace a portion of a diet of a ruminant animal. At under $4.00 a bushel, corn is a viable option.

For many of us without adequate ground water or public water, a long dry period can be a challenge. For many in the rolling Appalachian foothills where I live, springs have been the primary source of water. Over the past 50 years, these springs have been developed and many farms have no more to tap. With the potential for 16 | Ohio Cattleman | Winter Issue 2018

a dry summer in 2018, we need to be prepared to better utilize our potential water sources. What are your options?

On my farm, the last option I have is to develop a pond and have a water tank available for livestock as all of my springs have been developed.

Planning for weed control is critical.

Spotted Knapweed continues to spread in Southeast Ohio and it is critical to scout and eradicate this weed. I have succeeded in keeping it off the farm for the past five years by controlling the weed along the road, but I had a couple areas in the pastures starting to become established, and I controlled by pulling and/or using a herbicide. I plan to monitor those areas more frequently in 2018. It is much easier to control when the area is small. If you miss a year, it can overtake the field in the next year.

Is there anything we can still do for this year?

This is where we need to check finances and our inventory. We still have time to affect our bottom line for 2017. Is there any equipment that needs to be purchased or replaced?

Tax laws are favorable for depreciating equipment this year and there may be some great deals purchasing now versus next spring or summer. Can you prepay for some inputs this year such as fertilizer or seed? Are there some unproductive animals that may be sold to generate additional income if needed?

Plan for 2018

Now is the time to set goals for next year. Goals are set each year to provide a benchmark for measuring your success. They are SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, rewarding and timed. If you identified goals for 2017, now is a great time to see if they

were achieved. I did achieve goals of putting up more hay, extending the grazing season, and helping my son with his 4-H feeder calf project. I did not achieve a goal of adding another paddock or fertilizing pasture and hay fields. If goals were not achieved this year, why? Can they be modified and accomplished next year?

If you have some time, consider what some the longer-term objectives for your family and operation are. This will help identify some goals for 2018 to achieve those plans. For example, if you have been considering an estate plan for your farm, make it a goal for next year. Several years ago, this became a goal for me and my wife, and we identified what we had in mind, picked a time to see an attorney, and then followed through. Now it is complete (it still may need to be revised as conditions change).

Some other goals could be reseeding a field, adding paddocks, improving genetics of the herd, developing new marketing strategies, or taking a trip with the family.

If you set your goals now, you can have a more focused plan for what you want to achieve in the next year. Don’t forget to receive input from family members and employees so everyone is on the same page.

Finally, when I set my goals, I try to divide them into no cost, low cost and high cost; and how much time they will take. This seems to help in the process of prioritizing goals. v

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Commercial Cattleman of the Year Next generation eager to continue, grow Gerber Farms Story & Photos by Amy Beth Graves

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rms stretched out, Kelli Gerber and her brother, Clayton, beckon the nearby cows in the pasture. As the curious cows take tentative steps forward, the siblings joke around with each other and talk about being the next generation to take over the farm.

Kelli, 22, likes the cows and Clayton, 15, the crops.

Their father, Gary, soaks in the moment. It’s a source of pride for him and his wife, Cari, and his parents, Jerry and Cleo, that the next generation wants to stay on the farm started by his grandfather in 1952.

“We need to work through what it will take to keep it going for all members of the family. Dad expanded in the ’60s and ’70s, and it worked good but today it’s not feasible. But we’ll find a way to make it possible,” Gary said.

That type of determination is one of the driving forces behind Gerber Farms Inc. in Butler County. The Gerbers raise about 60 cow-calf Simmental pairs and have about 400 cattle in feedlots. This year Gary was named the Ohio Cattlemen’s Commercial Cattleman of the Year, an honor that surprised him and said wasn’t possible without the hard work from all members of his family.

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“I was surprised and humbled. You read about these in the magazine and think it would be neat to achieve that one day. I’d like to thank the Ohio Cattlemen’s for selecting us for the award. It’s a great honor,” Gary said.

His mother later said she was proud that her son who started running the

tractor at around age 8 was able to turn farming into a career.

“It’s nice that the family could continue farming. It’s a great way to raise a family,” Cleo said.

For Gary, farming is the only type of work he’s ever known. He started

farming full-time right out of high school alongside his father, Jerry, who moved to the farm when he was a freshman in high school. The family moved out of Middletown where Jerry’s father worked for Armco steel mill and his father was a teacher. The family started off with dairy and a few beef cows and ran a farrow-tofinish hog operation for many years on their 160 acres. The Gerbers eventually got out of the dairy and hog business, switching over to beef cattle and crops. Today they have about 1,800 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. The cattle side of the operation has grown over the last 10 years.

“We’ve got way more cows than we have pasture for. We’re at a stopping point right now,” Gary said. “Farming has been good the last five or six years and driving up land and rent prices. This is not a good expanding time right now.”

Since expanding his operation is not an option right now, Gary is looking at participating in the all natural fed program for his feedlot cattle to capture more of a premium.

“It’s a pretty big step to switch over,” he said. “The natural fed program requires more recordkeeping and it’s going to take some legwork. It’s a

pretty substantial premium for those in the market if you can get your calves gathered up. You don’t just go to the sale barn and buy calves. They have to be source and age verified and no medication.

“We need to work through what it will take to keep (the farm) going for all members of the family -- that’s where the all natural program may come in since it’ll bring a premium.”

As the Gerbers look for ways to capitalize on their cattle, they continue to work on improving their farm. They put up a 60-foot by 120-foot feedlot just over a year ago with a manure storage pad and are adding another one this spring. They also built a commodity barn two years ago. The family is always looking for ways to improve its waterways and drainage and works with the Natural Resources Conservation Service on conservation measures.

They try to cut down on feed costs by baling corn stalks and raising sudex or oats as feed.

About four years ago the family started registering their Simmentals and have been working at improving their genetics. They keep about 45-50 heifers every year.

“We do carcass scan data on them, ultrasound them and submit all that to help their EPDs,” Gary said. “Since we feed our own calves, we want the genetics for the calves to have some carcass merit for them to hang well on the rail but also to be born easily and quickly. If we can improve our genetics, it can help us better with our sales.”

The fat cattle are marketed through United Producers usually out of the Eaton location once they reach 1,2001,250 pounds for heifers and 1,3001,340 pounds for steers. The family also purchases a lot of their feeder

calves from United Producers.

Every spring the Gerbers sell a couple of cow-calf pairs and some bulls at the Gerber Right Kind Sale in Richmond, Ind., which features sales of purebred Polled Herefords, Simm-Angus and Angus bulls. Their cousin, Doug Gerber of Gerber Land & Cattle, runs the sale, which draws about 275 buyers from surrounding states.

“It’s nice to see the repeat customers and talk to them,” Gary said. “It makes you feel good that they’re succeeding with what they buy at the sale and want to come back and purchase from you.”

Educating friends as well as strangers about their farm has been important to Kelli, Clayton and their sister, 19-yearold sister Lauren who is studying nursing at Thomas More College. The siblings grew up showing animals for 4-H or FFA projects at the local, state and national levels.

“People are amazed when I tell them I grew up on a farm. ‘You have cows on your farm? You see cows every day?

You blowdry your cow for 4-H?’ Yes, that’s what I’ve done my whole life,” Lauren tells her college friends. “I explain to people that I live on a farm and explain what my dad does. I guess you could say I’m an ag ambassador.”

Kelli works every day with farmers at her job as a grain buyer for Cargill in Dayton. She graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in

ag business and minor in ag communications and was active in the Saddle and Sirloin Club. She’s interested in the cattle side of the family operation and has been working on developing a more uniform recordkeeping system. She’s also ready to start helping out with AI on the cows, which is done just before planting season. With her ag communications background, she’s familiar with some of the challenges for the ag community.

“Consumers are changing their preferences every day whether it’s an all natural thing or the non-GMOs thing. We’re trying to make a living for ourselves and trying to support consumers on what they need and value as well,” she said. “It’s important to educate the public and consumers about where their food comes from. We sell a lot of freezer beef and it’s amazing how much you can educate them.

Many think farmers are constantly pumping hormones into cattle and that’s not the case.”

For Gary and Cari, they’re pleased with the values their children have learned growing up on the farm and being able to see the circle of life firsthand.

“Growing up here taught us values and responsibility. Going away to college really showed how differently I was raised than people in the city,” Lauren said. “Living here prepared me for being on my own.”

With her husband constantly busy tending animals or crops at all hours of the day, Cari sometimes felt like she was a single parent.

“You’re alone a lot but in the end it’s worth it because of the closeness of the family, and my kids have learned how to work hard and be responsible,” she said. “That makes it all worth it.” v

“You read about these in the magazine and think it would be neat to achieve that one day. I’d like to thank the Ohio Cattlemen’s for selecting us for the award.”

- GARY GERBER

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OCA News

Continued on page 26

OCA Directors, Officers Elected Campbell Elected to Board of Directors Jess Campbell of Waynesville was elected to represent district 10 on the OCA board of directors.

She was seated at the December OCA board meeting. Campbell, and her husband, Adam, as well as their two small children, Lane and Rhett, operate Carroll Creek Farms in Warren County. They are first generation young farmers and in 2015 created a niche farm operation selling direct to consumers at farmers markets, their Meat CSA, and freezer meats. Additionally, they sell wholesale to other agritourism operations and restaurants in their area. The cattle operation consists of Angus and

Hereford feeder cattle finished on a 100 percent grass fed beef program.

Campbell is a 2009 graduate of The Ohio State University where she obtained a degree in Animal Sciences.

Since graduation she has worked at Farm Credit Mid-America and is currently an Associate Vice President of Agribusiness.

Also elected for a second term were: District 1 – Scott Alexander, Tontogany District 4 – Troy Jones, Harrod District 7 – Brad Thornburg, Barnesville District 10 – Jess Campbell, Waynesville At-large – Aaron Arnett, Galena

OCA Officers Elected

The OCA board of directors recently elected officers for 2018. They are from the left, Joe Foster of Gallipolis, Past

President; Sasha Rittenhouse of New Carlisle, President; Aaron Arnett of Galena, Vice President; Bill Tom of Washington Court House, Treasurer; and Tom Karr of Pomeroy, Executive Committee member at-large. Foster, Rittenhouse and Karr also serve as policy directors representing Ohio on the NCBA board of directors.

Foundation Officers Elected

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation board of directors recently elected officers for 2018. They are from the left, Joe Foster, of Gallipolis, President; Frank Phelps, Belle Center, Vice President; and Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director and SecretaryTreasurer. v

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How Much Annual Income Can Your Retirement Portfolio Provide?

By Patrick Saunders, Financial Consultant how to structure your portfolio to provide an appropriate withdrawal rate, especially in the early years of retirement.

Your retirement lifestyle will depend not only on your assets and investment choices, but also on how quickly you draw down your retirement portfolio. The annual percentage that you take out of your portfolio, whether from returns or the principal itself, is known as your withdrawal rate. Figuring out an appropriate initial withdrawal rate is a key issue in retirement planning and presents many challenges.

Why is your withdrawal rate important?

Take out too much too soon, and you might run out of money in your later years. Take out too little, and you might not enjoy your retirement years as much as you could.

Your withdrawal rate is especially important in the early years of your retirement; how your portfolio is structured then and how much you take out can have a significant impact on how long your savings will last.

Gains in life expectancy have been dramatic. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, people today can expect to live more than 30 years longer than they did a century ago. Individuals who reached age 65 in 1950 could anticipate living an average of 14 years more, to age 79; now a 65-year-old might expect to live for roughly an additional 19 years.

Assuming rising inflation, your projected annual income in retirement will need to factor in those cost-of-living increases. That means you’ll need to think carefully about

Conventional wisdom

So what withdrawal rate should you expect from your retirement savings?

The answer: it all depends. The seminal study on withdrawal rates for tax-deferred retirement accounts (William P. Bengen, “Determining Withdrawal Rates Using Historical Data,” Journal of Financial Planning, October 1994) looked at the annual performance of hypothetical portfolios that are continually rebalanced to achieve a 50-50 mix of large-cap (S&P 500 Index) common stocks and intermediate-term Treasury notes. The study took into account the potential impact of major financial events such as the early Depression years, the stock decline of 1937-1941, and the 1973-1974 recession. It found that a withdrawal rate of slightly more than 4% would have provided inflation-adjusted income for at least 30 years.

Other later studies have shown that broader portfolio diversification, rebalancing strategies, variable inflation rate assumptions, and being willing to accept greater uncertainty about your annual income and how long your retirement nest egg will be able to provide an income also can have a significant impact on initial withdrawal rates. For example, if you’re unwilling to accept a 25% chance that your chosen strategy will be successful, your sustainable initial withdrawal rate may need to be lower than you’d prefer to increase your odds of getting the results you desire. Conversely, a higher withdrawal rate might mean

greater uncertainty about whether you risk running out of money.

However, don’t forget that studies of withdrawal rates are based on historical data about the performance of various types of investments in the past. Given market performance in recent years, many experts are suggesting being more conservative in estimating future returns.

Note: Past results don’t guarantee future performance. All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and there can be no guarantee that any investing strategy will be successful.

Inflation is a major consideration

To better understand why suggested initial withdrawal rates aren’t higher, it’s essential to think about how inflation can affect your retirement income. Here’s a hypothetical illustration; to keep it simple, it does not account for the impact of any taxes.

If a $1 million portfolio is invested in an account that yields 5%, it provides $50,000 of annual income.

But if annual inflation pushes prices up by 3%, more income--$51,500-would be needed next year to preserve purchasing power. Since the account provides only $50,000 income, an additional $1,500 must be withdrawn from the principal to meet expenses. That principal reduction, in turn, reduces the portfolio’s ability to produce income the following year. In a straight linear model, principal reductions accelerate, ultimately resulting in a zero portfolio balance after 25 to 27 years, depending on the timing of the withdrawals.

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Breed News

Continued on page 29 Featuring our members’ success at local, state and national shows

Angus Achievements Announced, Ten Ohio Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus

The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Ohio recorded a total of 956 Angus with the American Angus Association during fiscal year 2017, which ended September 30, according to Allen Moczygemba, Association chief executive officer.

The 10 top recorders in Ohio are: Way View Cattle Co LLC, Hebron; Lauren A Grimes, Hillsboro; Chippewa Valley Angus Farms LLC, Rittman; Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro; Lucky Lane Farms, Hillsboro; Burgett Angus Farm LLC, Carrollton; Beverly Wagner Roe, Hamilton; Claylick Run Farm, Newark; The Hollybrook Farm, Bidwell; 2600 The Farm LLC, New Richmond. Angus breeders across the nation in 2017 registered 332,421 head of Angus cattle.

Ohio Junior Succeeds at Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Angus Shows

Angus exhibitors led 87 entries at the 2017 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, October 6.

SSF Blackcap 4037 won reserve grand champion female. Marcus VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio, owns the daughter of Colburn Primo 5153.

Angus exhibitors led 57 entries at the 2017 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Junior Angus Show, October 8 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. SSF Ellen BC 1236 won grand champion owned female

at the 2017 KILE Junior Angus Show.

Marcus VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio, owns the daughter of EXAR Blue Chip 1877B. She first claimed junior champion.

Grimes Elected to American Angus Association Leadership Position

The American Angus Association announced the 2017-2018 board of directors and officers elected by state delegates during the 134th Annual Convention of Delegates in Fort Worth, Texas. Those elected to serve the Association for a second three-year term are: Jerry Connealy, Whitman, Nebraska; David Dal Porto, Oakley, California; John Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio; James Henderson, Memphis, Texas; and Dave Nichols, Bridgewater, Iowa. Grimes, elected to his second term, is a second-generation Angus breeder.

Grimes was raised on his family’s Angus and commercial cow-calf operation, Maplecrest Farms, near Decatur, Ohio. During Grimes’ youth, he was elected to the original National Junior Angus Board (NJAB). An associate professor at The Ohio State University, Grimes and his wife, Joanie, have two daughters, Lindsey and Lauren.

Charolais Classics

Ohio Exhibitor wins Charolais Bull Show in Kansas City

Boyert Show Cattle, Seville, Ohio exhibited the Division V Champion Charolais Bull and Overall Champion Bull at the American Royal on October 28.

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The Open Charolais ROE show took place on Wednesday November 15 in Louisville, Kentucky. M&M CFO 6550 PLD ET, was selected as the Reserve Senior Calf Bull Champion, owned by Long Hall Cattle, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Chianina Conquests Ohio has much success in NAILE Chianina Show

During the Junior Show on November 11, Abbie Collins, New Paris, Ohio, was selected as Division Champion with heifer JSUL Darling 7113E. Winegardner Show Cattle, Lima, Ohio, had a successful Open Chianina Show on November 14. They were named Division Champion with bull BMW Onset 419D and took home the title of Overall Champion Chianina Bull.

BMW Onset 419D won grand champion Chianina bull at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

In the Junior ChiAngus Show, Lauren Schmid, Van Wert, Ohio, was selected Reserve Division Champion on November 12 with RSRS Nevada ICA ET.

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Ohio Beef Council News Checkoff Resources Help Bring the Farm to the Classroom During 2017, the beef checkoff and the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) launched a series of virtual farm tours that provided students across Ohio with the opportunity to experience a beef farm. With tight school budgets, rigid scheduling and growing classroom demands, it has become very difficult for students to take a trip to learn more about where their beef comes from.

However, with just an internet-connected computer, webcam and microphone, middle school and high school classrooms were able to get up close with an Ohio farmer and their cattle.

From the comfort of their own classrooms, teachers and their students visited Corry Farms of Xenia, Ohio via live video conferencing technology in the month of October. Craig Corry, Greene County beef farmer, served as

host of the Virtual Field Trips program.

“Sharing what we do as beef producers on the virtual field trips was an incredibly positive experience for me and one that was educational, informative and enlightening for the viewers. Through these virtual gatherings, we were able to clear up many misconceptions students had.” said Corry. Different than a computerized simulation, these one-of-a-kind virtual field trips allowed students to interact and have conversations with farmers in real-time, while having ability to have their questions answered by a real Ohio beef farmer.

Four tours were hosted throughout the month of October and nearly 1,000 students were connected on the tour.

Pre and post tour classroom surveys showed a significant increase in the comfort level of beef production, food

safety and environmental impact.

“These virtual field trips provide middle school and high school students the opportunity to learn more about how cattle are raised and food is produced in Ohio,” said Cambell Parrish, director of public relations and consumer marketing for the Ohio Beef Council. “Classrooms participating in the program will receive a memorable and engaging experience that makes learning fun and provides a real-world view of what happens on the farm.”

In addition to the live classroom connection, OBC captures the tours to be shared later via on-demand video for classrooms unable to make the scheduled tour times. “The on-demand video capability gives these tours a much longer life than just the 45-minute live session. Classrooms will be able to tour a beef farm whenever works best for their busy schedules” said Parrish.

Interested in viewing one of the tours? Visit the ohiobeef.org video library under resources to see and share a tour today! v

Craig Corry, Xenia, Ohio, hosting a virtual field trip on his farm in October. In total, nearly 1,000 students were able to converse with Corry live via video conferencing technology.

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OCA BEST Program Kicks Off 19th Year The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is pleased to announce the 2017-18 BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) program sponsoring partners that include Bob Evans Farms; Farm Credit Mid-America; Frazier Farms; Garwood Cattle Company, LLC; Kalmbach Feeds – Formula of Champions; M.H. Eby, Inc. and Weaver Leather Livestock. BEST is a youth program of OCA that recognizes Ohio’s junior beef exhibitors for participation and placings through a series of sanctioned cattle shows that include showmanship competitions. Juniors who participate in these sanctioned shows earn points for their placings.

Points are tabulated for cattle, showmanship, registered Bred & Owned animals and first or second year BEST participants in a separate Novice division for market animals, heifers and showmanship. The program promotes consistency for exhibitors at sanctioned shows hosted by county associations or agricultural groups and clubs. These points are tabulated and posted at www.ohiocattle.org.

ALL cattle entering Ohio to show in a BEST sanctioned show MUST be tagged with an electronic identification (EID) ear tag prior to arriving at their first BEST show. To obtain farm EID tags, exhibitors must first obtain a Premise ID number through the state’s Department of Agriculture – Animal Division. Once the Premise ID is received, contact an animal health product distributor and purchase EID tags. Visit best.ohiocattle.org to learn more about applying for a farm’s Premise ID before ordering EID tags.

As the BEST program prepares to kick off its’ 19th year on Thanksgiving weekend, the program’s volunteer leadership has kept the focus on continuing a family-friendly atmosphere. User-friendliness is always the priority when any decisions are made for the program.

BEST nominations and ALL online show entries must be made at best. ohiocattle.org. Each exhibitor, BEST and non-BEST) will create a unique user account and record their cattle along with that account. Exhibitors who have participated in the program in previous years are able to keep their existing username and password.

Exhibitors may complete this portion of the sign-up process now, and show entries can be made starting on the Monday prior to each BEST show until the closure of check-in at each event.

At the first BEST sanctioned show, the animal’s EID tag number will be recorded and will be used to check that animal in at any future BEST show for the 2017-18 show season. Once the participant and animal are entered into the system, show entries must be made prior to each show. Exhibitors may then pay for show entries online with a credit card or they may choose to pay upon arrival at the BEST show.

Computers will also be available at each BEST show to facilitate online checkin. Please note that all cattle MUST be entered in the show prior to bringing cattle through check-in. Participants may also use their smartphone, tablet or PC and make show entries.

Beginning this year, OCA and sponsoring partner, Weaver Leather

Livestock, have teamed up to recognize individuals that are exceptional leaders, no matter their age. Any OCA member or BEST participant or their parents may nominate other cattlemen, breeders and exhibitors for any of the Character Traits to be awarded at the end of the nomination period. Character Trait nominations for the 2017-18 season will open at www.ohiocattle. org on November 24, 2017 and close on April 1, 2018. Nominations will be evaluated by a committee and awarded during the BEST program awards banquet on May 5, 2018.

The program concludes with an annual awards banquet held in May where over 185 awards will be presented valued at over $65,000. All BEST participants that sign up for the program will receive a participant gift as a special incentive. Additionally, sponsoring partner, M.H. Eby, awards one lucky BEST participant the use of a livestock trailer at the end-of-the-year awards banquet. BEST participants earn a ticket into the trailer drawing for each time they exhibit a nominated animal at a BEST-sanctioned show.

First or second year Novice participants are also entered into a novice-only drawing for a showbox, donated by Weaver Leather Livestock.

For the 2017-18 show schedule or for more information regarding the BEST program, visit www.ohiocattle.org or contact the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association at 614-873-6736 or email beef@ ohiobeef.org. Be sure to follow OCA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat or visit www.ohiocattle.org for the latest program updates. v

Thank you to our 2017-2018 BEST sponsoring partners!

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Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Indiana, exhibited the reserve grand champion Gelbvieh bull, GGGE 3G Die Cast 637D, at the 2017 American Royal.

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Beef Briefs International Livestcok Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky in November.

The 2017 team consisted of Kirsten Ameling, Pemberville, Ohio; Allison Carpenter, Caldwell, Ohio; Hallie Hiser, Jamestown, Ohio; Matt Hiser, Jamestown, Ohio; Darby Lasure, Hebron, Ohio; Garrett Tuck, Bowling Green, Ohio; and Collin Watson, Cable, Ohio.

The team also placed: 6th High Team performance judging, 7th High Team beef performance, 9th High Team in the swine division, 10th High Team swine performance, 10th High Team swine reasons and 11th High Team in the sheep division. Individual placings consisted of: Garrett Tuck - 21, Kirsten Ameling- 23, Mathew Hiser - 42, Hallie Hiser -52 and Collin Watson -101.

Congratulations to The Ohio State University Livestock Judging Team!

New Report Shows Agriculture Productivity Consistently Up

Ohio farmers have been producing more and, on average, earning slightly more too.

Improved technology, rising crop yields, farmer ingenuity and lower prices for farm inputs have led to higher agricultural productivity, specifically annual increases of 1.6 percent since the 1950s, according to a report produced by a team of agricultural economists from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University. The just-released report examines trends in Ohio’s agricultural and food production sectors, analyzing data from 2015, the most recent statistics available.

Farm incomes too have steadily improved, having increased an average of 2.2 percent a year since 2005.

Combined, Ohio’s agricultural and food production cluster employed 402,874 (one out of every eight) Ohioans in 2015 and contributed $33 billion (5.3 percent) to Ohio’s gross state product, a measure of the market value of all goods and services produced within the state.

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cluster contributed an additional $20 billion to Ohio’s 2015 economy indirectly through farmer payments for various expenses such as rent and accounting services, as well as income that farm employees used to buy goods and services.

Adding the direct and indirect earnings, the total contribution of the agricultural and food production sectors to Ohio’s economy in 2015 was $53 billion.

As expected, increased productivity on the farm has led to decreasing commodity prices and a reduction in employment opportunities in agricultural and food production, according to the report. Since 1994, Ohio’s employment has declined by 23.5 percent in the farm input sector, 38 percent in agricultural production (farming), 16.9 percent in food processing and 47.1 percent in food wholesaling/retailing.

The loss of agricultural jobs is especially challenging for people living in Ohio’s rural areas, where employment opportunities are already limited, Haab said.

Consistent with national trends, the food-processing sector in Ohio has seen a continuous decline since 2005, the report states.

Food processing involves changing anything that is grown or raised into a marketable product, such as cattle into steak or tree into lumber.

Much of that decline was driven by the drop in demand for wood for either paper or furniture. Once a thriving industry in Ohio and nationwide, forestry has seen significant losses in recent years.

Among the positive trends highlighted in the report is that Ohio’s restaurants and bars have experienced strong growth, employing more people and contributing an increasing amount to the state’s economy since 1994.

Restaurants and bars employ 496,342 Ohioans, a 37.5 percent increase since 1994.

“According to the Economic Contribution of Agricultural and Food Production to the Ohio Economy report, agricultural and food production in Ohio continues to grow despite decreasing employment and decreasing commodity prices,” said Cathann A. Kress, vice president for agricultural administration and dean of CFAES. “Total sales in the agricultural and food production cluster with restaurants and bars in 2015 was $123.8 billion up from $105.2 billion in 2010.”

Agriculture and food production remain a vital part of Ohio’s economy, said Tim Haab, one of the report’s authors and chair of CFAES’ Depart-

Breed News

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Kendallville, Indiana, exhibited the Champion Division IV Balancer Female, GGG 3G Cowgirl Dixie 610D and both the Grand and Reserve Champion Balancer Bulls with GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors and GGGE 3G Extra Money, respectively. Griffiths also showed the Champion Gelbvieh Bull, GGGE 3G Die Cast 637D. Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Indiana, exhibited the grand champion Balancer bull, GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors, at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

Members claim many titles in the Gelbvieh Show at NAILE

Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, had much success in the Gelbvieh/Balancer Show on November 11 and 15. Rittenhouse was selected as Division I Champion in the Open Balancer Show with her heifer LARA Alexa EN009 along with Division VI Champion in the Open Gelbvieh Show with heifer TJB Velvet 339Z 504C ET. She also claimed Reserve Division Champion with heifer LARA Alexa EN009 and TJB Anissa 921U 650D ET, and was selected Division Champion with heifer TJB Velvet 339Z 504C ET in the Junior Show.

In the open show, Emily Griffiths,

Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Indiana, exhibited the reserve grand champion Balancer bull at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Indiana, exhibited the reserve grand champion Balancer female at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

Hereford Happenings Three Ohio Hereford Breeders Celebrate 50 Years in the Hereford Business

In celebration of 50 years in the Hereford business, David Smith, Tru-la Da Ranch, NS Polled Herefords, Hot Iron Enterprises, JC Cattle Co. and WCN Polled Herefords were honored as Golden Breeders Oct. 27. The six were recognized during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Honorees Reception in Kansas City, Mo. “The Golden Hereford Breeder award represents a tremendous milestone,” says Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement. “The AHA commends the dedication and longevity of these families within the Hereford breed.”

David Smith, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, developed a love for cattle from his grandfather. He started out showing sheep in 4-H, but he soon decided to show steers. His father told him, “if you want a good one, it’s got to be a red and white face,” and David has been with Herefords ever since. He saved money from his 4-H projects and bought his first registered polled female in 1967. To continually improve his herd, David utilizes artificial insemination (AI).

Tom Morrison, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, grew up in the purebred cattle business. He and his wife, Nikki, operate Hot Iron Enterprises. Having a passion for fitting, exhibiting and marketing cattle led Tom down the road of a lifetime full of friendships and experiences. Tom has worked sale and show cattle for several of the reputable outfits in the industry. It is through dedication, loyalty and years of genetic

innovation that Tom has succeeded as a 50-year breeder.

Ohio Junior Crowned at American Royal Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio, was crowned as the 2017-18 National Hereford Queen at the American Royal on October 29. She is the daughter of Neil and Elizabeth Pitstick of Madison County. The seven candidates were evaluated on multiple things including involvement in the Hereford Association, etiquette and interaction with Hereford breeders. Pitstick has also participated in the BEST program and the Best of the Buckeye program.

Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio, was crowned as 20172018 National Hereford Queen at the American Royal.

Ohio Hereford Futurity Highlight of Hereford Weekend

On October 1, Hereford breeders from across Ohio gathered at the Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds in Old Washington, Ohio. The Buckeye Hereford Association hosted the annual event which showcases Ohio bred seedstock. Judge Scott Brown of Quaker City, Ohio evaluated 55 head of the finest Hereford stock from across the state. Prior to the show a complimentary meal was provided

UHF 10Y Home Boy U26D ET, bred by Creek Bottom Farm, Navarre, Ohio, was selected as champion bull at the Ohio Hereford Futurity.

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Breed News Featuring our members’ success at local, state and national shows

for the breeders and spectators by the Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Association.

The Grand Champion Bull UHF 10Y Home Boy U26D ET was bred by Creek Bottom Farm, Navarre, OH. Grand Champion Female went to NS 4R Rachael 512, bred by Allie Steiner, Mason.

A pair bred and owned by Creek Bottom Farm, Navarre, Ohio was awarded Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Creek 4R Libby 201Z, with an April heifer calf by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET. Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair: went to HH Jamie 491, with a March heifer calf by PKWMS Jamie Jo Outback 7491. Cow bred by Emily Beanblossom, Bradford, Ohio and owned by Kyndall Williams, Mt. Gilead, Ohio.

The Grand Champion Prospect Steer, Harmony Hill Blaze, was bred and owned by Harmony Hill Herefords, Newcomerstown, Ohio. The Reserve Champion Prospect Steer, Creek Rambo, was bred and owned by Creek Bottom Farm, Navarre, Ohio.

Champion Expo Class was awarded to LBK W89 Trixie 9A, bred by Brian & Lisa Keets, Berlin Heights, Ohio and owned by Olivia Shaulis, Ravenna, Ohio. Champion Junior & Senior Get of Sire went to Harmony Hill Herefords, Newcomerstown, Ohio with groups sired by GRF World Wide 3024 ET. Creek Bottom Farm, The Johnson Family, Navarre, Ohio was awarded Best 6 Head, Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor.

Ohio Hereford Exhibitors Take Home Titles in NAILE Hereford Show

The Hereford show took place on November 12 and 14. There was much success this year for Ohioans in the Hereford show. Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio, was selected as the Division Champion with her heifer KLL KLD Tula Rose 611D in the Open Hereford Show. Kyndall Williams, Mount Gilead, Ohio, was selected as the Division Champion with her heifer HH Lauren 591 in the Open Hereford Show and named Reserve Division Champion in the Junior Show.

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Maine-Anjou Moments

Miniature Magic

At the open Maine-Anjou show on October 27, Abbie Collins, New Paris, Ohio exhibited the Division II MaineTainer Female. Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio exhibited the Division IV Champion and Overall Open MaineTainer Female.

On October 22, Emma Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio earned the title of Division II Champion with her miniature Hereford heifer. The pair was also selected as the Reserve Champion Miniature Hereford Female in the junior show.

Success at the American Royal for Ohio Maine-Anjou Exhibitors

Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio, exhibited the overall open MaineTainer female at the 2017 American Royal.

Several Ohioans compete in the Maine-Anjou Show at NAILE 2017

The Maine–Anjou show took place on November 11 and 15. Reserve Champion Division I went to Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio, with their heifer TJSC Lucky Lady 125E. Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio, was selected Division I Jr Heifer Calf Reserve Champion with heifer MCCF Effie in the Junior Maine Anjou Show. Division II Senior Heifer Calf Champion went to Chris Tooms, New Concord, Ohio, with heifer CWTC Ivy. The MaineTainer show started on November 12. Lucy 224E was named Division I Champion in the Open MaineTainer show at NAILE, owned

by Winegardner Show Cattle, Lima, Ohio. Hailee Carter, Millersburg, Ohio, exhibited her heifer Girl’s Got Class 755E ET and was selected Division I Champion in the Open MaineTainer Show at NAILE. Abbie Collins, New Paris, Ohio, was selected Division II Champion with heifer GOF Miss Styling Rose ET.

Miniature Hereford Success in Kansas City

NAILE American Aberdeen Show Dominated by Ohio Exhibitors

Ohio took Louisville, Kentucky by storm this year for the 2017 American Aberdeen Show November 15-16. With over 75 entries and 12 states represented from Maine to South Dakota, Ohio had 12 division awards and 7 Grand Champions, as well as, Overall Showmanship Champion and 3 group awards.

In the junior American Aberdeen show on November 15, Mathias Maxwell Bender, Lexington, Ohio exhibited the Grand Champion Fullblood Cow/calf pair, FCC Edith and MMB Elmo. The pair was also selected in the open show. Bender also exhibited the Grand Champion Fullblood Bull,

Mathias Maxell Bender, Lexington Ohio exhibited the grand champion fullblood cow/calf pair, FCC Edith and MMB Elmo at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

HCK Joey was selected as the grand champion fullblood steer in the open American Aberdeen show at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

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Grand Champion Purebred Female went to TNT Bubbles, owned by Tammy Grauer and Trish Fulmer of Mansfield, Ohio.

The Junior Moderator Bull Calf Champion, CABB El Macho, was exhibited by C.A.B.B. Farms in Lexington, Ohio.

Shorthorn Success Shorthorn Exhibitor Succeeds at American Royal

On October 26, Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio exhibited the Division IV Reserve Champion Junior Female.

Lehman also exhibited the Division V Champion Junior Female.

Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio, exhibited the grand champion Moderator female with AGP Princess Felicia at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

MMB Elmo and the Grand Champion Fullblood Steer, HCK Joey. HCK Joey was also selected as Grand Champion Fullblood Steer in the open show.

In the junior show, Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio, won Junior Moderator Heifer Calf Champion and Grand Champion Moderator Female with AGP Princess Felicia. In the open show on November 16, AGP Princess Felicia was again chosen as Junior Moderator Heifer Calf Champion. Pitstick also was selected as the Overall Showmanship Champion.

The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio exhibited several division champions including Spring Fullblood Heifer Calf Champion with UF Miss Yes I Sparkle 26T 32; Junior Fullblood Heifer Calf Champion with UF Star Celebrity 10Z of 02E; Junior Fullblood Heifer Calf Reserve Champion with UF Miss Yes I Am 17S 09E; Junior Fullblood Heifer Reserve Champion with UF Miss Starr Celebrity 01D; Junior Fullblood Bull Calf Champion with Up Game Day 07E; Junior Fullblood Bull Reserve Champion with UF Ranger Jack 16D; and Senior Fullblood Bull Reserve Champion with UF Heisman 20C.

TNT Bubbles, owned by Tammy Grauer and Trish Fulmer, was selected as the grand champion purebred female at the 2017 North American International Livestock Exposition.

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Dates to Remember: Annual Meeting & Banquet Hotel Reservation Deadline

December 29

County Affiliate Beef Promotion Grant Application Deadline

January 1

Annual Meeting & Banquet Registration Deadline

January 5

Best of the Buckeye $500 Scholarship Application Deadline

January 15

OCA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet

January 20

Ohio Cattleman Expo Issue Advertising Deadline

February 2

Beef 510 Registration Deadline

February 16

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On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, DVM

What’s Christmas to a Cow? I know you’ve prob’ly asked yourself, what’s Christmas to a cow?

You’ve not! Well maybe, just perchance I’ve got you thinkin’ now, When we march out on Christmas morn like nothin’s goin’ on, Has Yuletide struck the night before and disappeared by dawn?

Were plastic sleeves a’hangin’ up around the calvin’ shed?

Did visions of molasses blocks cavort inside her head?

And did she lay awake all night tensed up anticipating Or, in excitement, milk her bed by accident, while waiting?

Do cows pretend to be just cows, devoid of all intrigues But really lead a secret life like women’s bowling leagues?

Did we just miss the mistletoe? Did all the clues elude us?

Does she believe in Santa Claus or just Santa Gertrudis?

And if we looked would we see sign of reindeer in the pen Or would we just convince ourselves the goat got out again?

And after we’d all gone to bed would they join in a hymn And sing that little manger song they learned in Bethlehem?

I guess that it don’t matter much if cows believe or not.

We’ll fork her out a flake of hay and head back in a trot To celebrate our Christmas Day and all that we espouse And when we say our dinner grace we’ll thank him for the cows.

For the livelihood they give us and life we get to share.

But do the cows have Christmas cheer?

Who knows, but just beware if you see chicken tracks among the straw and drying chips, you better check suspicious cows for eggnog on their lips. v

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Breed News Success at the Shorthorn Show in Louisville

The Open Shorthorn National Show took place on November 13. In the bull show, Greenhorn Cattle Company owns GCC TRN Chicago ET which was selected as Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion.

The ShorthornPlus shows took place on November 11 and 13. Addison Campbell, Eaton, Ohio, was named Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion with heifer Cinderella Cindy RC BRCC. Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio, was chosen Reserve Senior Champion Female with heifer SULL Lady Crystal 6054D. RC Proud Freckles 602 was selected as Junior Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, owned

by RC Show Cattle, Eaton, Ohio.

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LAZY H MS Playmate C8, exhibited by Andrew Henthorn, was selected as grand champion cow/calf pair in the open Simmental show.

Ohio Exhibitor Takes Home Title from NAILE

On November 15, Andrew Henthorn, Fleming, Ohio, was named Grand Champion Cow/Calf with LAZY H MS. Playmate C8 in the Open Simmental Show. v

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OCA News Best of the Buckeye Program Offers Unique Opportunity for Breeders and Youth The Best of the Buckeye Program, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair, is gearing up for its fifth season.

The Best of the Buckeye program recognizes top-placing Ohio bred, born and registered calves, along with the breeder and exhibitor, in each breed division at the two shows. This year’s sponsoring partners are The Folks Printing and Dickson Cattle Company, heifer division; Jones Show Cattle and R.D. Jones Excavating, steer division; Ohio Ag Equipment and Ohio Cat, scholarship division and Sullivan Supply and Stock Show University, breeder recognition. Thanks to these generous sponsors, $60,000 will be given through premiums at each show, scholarships and awards for both participants and breeders.

The program provides Ohio seedstock breeders an additional marketing opportunity, creates a source for moderately priced show steers and heifers by providing a program with awards and prestige and attracts new participants interested in showing at the Ohio Beef Expo and/or the Ohio State Fair with the benefit of added premiums. Breeders are encouraged to use the Best of the Buckeye logo for use in printed and digital promotion

of Best of the Buckeye eligible cattle.

The logo may be downloaded from the website at www.ohiocattle.org or requested by email at beef@ohiobeef. org.

New for the 2018 program, a breeder recognition category has been added.

All nominating breeders will be recognized on the website at ohiocattle. org and will also be recognized for their honors achieved with the cattle they sell and nominate for the program.

The category is sponsored by Sullivan Supply and Stock Show University.

The Best of the Buckeye program will offer scholarship opportunities for Best of the Buckeye participants to offset the cost of purchasing, raising and exhibiting a Best of the Buckeye nominated calf. Scholarships will be awarded to less-experienced participants, ages 8-21, with consideration given to the applicant’s financial need. Scholarship applications can be found at www. ohiocattle.org/Youth/best-of-thebuckeye and will be due on January 15, 2018. Scholarship recipients will be notified in February 2018.

Nominating breeders meeting age requirements may also apply.

Academic scholarships will be offered to youth pursuing a posthigh school degree. Scholarships

will be based on academics and extracurricular activities. Eligible Best of the Buckeye participants are high school juniors through 21 years of age as of January 1, 2018. Academic scholarships will be awarded to participants and breeders pursuing an Ag related degree and may be awarded to applicants who are entering a non-Ag related field of study (based on the number of applications). All scholarship applicants will also be required to submit an essay along with their scholarship application.

The scholarship essay topic will be predetermined and posted at www. ohiocattle.org. The scholarship deadline will be June 15, 2018 and scholarships will be presented at the Ohio State Fair. The scholarship division is sponsored by Ohio Cat and Ohio Ag Equipment.

Best of the Buckeye exhibitor rules, last year’s show results and nomination details are available at www.ohiocattle.org/Youth/best-ofthe-buckeye or by contacting the OCA office. For more information, contact the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association at 614-873-6736 or email beef@ohiobeef.org. v

Thank you to our 2017-2018 BEST sponsoring partners!

Heifer Division

Steer Division

Scholarships

Breeder Recognition ®

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Beef Briefs ment of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics.

The report is the result of a collaborative analysis and writing process that included the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics outreach committee, external peer reviewers and stakeholders. The last report outlining the contribution of Ohio’s agriculture and food-related industries to the state’s economy was released in 2012.

Red Angus to Hold Sale at 2018 Ohio Beef Expo

Red Angus breeders in Ohio and surrounding states are planning to hold a consignment sale at the 2018 Ohio Beef Expo. The sale will take place on Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Sale Ring 2 of the Voinovich Building on the Ohio Expo Center grounds in Columbus, Ohio. Red Angus cattle have not participated in the Expo for a number of years. With the addition of their sale, it will place the total number of Expo sales at six, with Angus, Hereford, Maine-Anjou, Shorthorn and Simmental rounding out the list.

For more details or to consign cattle to the Red Angus sale, contact sale managers Dan Wells 740-505-3843, email danwells@ohioangus.org or Ryan LePage 740-627-0133, email ryanlepage@gmail.com. v

Mark your calendars for the 2018 Ohio Beef Expo, March 16-18.

Visit our new website:

ohiobeefexpo.com Interested in becoming a sponsor?

View sponsorship opportunities at ohiobeefexpo.com or contact the OCA office at 614-873-6736 or beef@ohiobeef.org.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation is investing in the future of Ohio’s beef industry.

To make an online donation to the Foundation, visit ohiocattle.org.

www.ohiocattle.org | beef@ohiobeef.org | 614.873.6736 OCF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, public charity and is governed by a board of trustees with Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) leadership experience. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law and support the mission and programs of the Foundation.

Financial support for the Foundation comes from individual donors, agricultural organizations and corporations/foundations.

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Your Beef Checkoff Dollars at Work

2014 Ohio Fall Feeder Cattle Sales

Investing in Beef Safety, Nutrition and Promotion Ohio State 4-Miler

On October 22 , the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) partnered with the Ohio State 4-Miler as a presenting sponsor of this year’s edition of the race. Building on the seasoned partnership with the race, OBC was heavily featured on all race materials, promotion and advertisement throughout the past several months. OBC staff, interns and members of the Ohio State Collegiate Cattle Association were present on race day to share the message about beef in the diet with runners and their families. In addition to distributing educational brochures, racegoers had a chance to sample lean beef jerky to help fuel or recover from their run. This year’s race featured 15,500 runners, maintaining its reign as the largest 4-Miler in the United States.

In addition to the race day activities, OBC partnered with Shelley Meyer, wife of head football coach Urban Meyer, to create a recipe video promoting beef in an active lifestyle. This video has been viewed across digital platforms near 200,000 times and was included in prerace information materials for participants. nd

Auction Market Lunches

In the month of October, OBC staff members visited auction facilities across the state to update producers on the success of checkoff programs in 2017. Producers at Muskingum Livestock, Union Stock Yards and United Producers – Creston had the chance to visit with staff members about consumer marketing trends and ask questions about what the checkoff is doing in Ohio and nationwide. Keeping beef producers across Ohio informed about where their checkoff dollars are being invested is essential to the success of the beef industry.

Partnerships in Action (PIA)

OBC staff and representatives of 28 state beef councils gathered near Denver Oct. 16 - 18 to learn more about national 2018 Beef Checkoff program efforts and share their thoughts on how those programs could be expanded or extended through their states. The Partnerships in Action Conference is a critical part of building a strong state and national partnership.

Among items of discussion was the relaunch of the “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” brand and website, with

a “Rethink the Ranch” campaign – accompanied by new videos and promotion on social media platforms.

The program went live Oct. 9 and showcases the people who raise beef, celebrates the nutritional benefits of beef for active lifestyles and provides culinary inspiration. Be sure to visit the new website: beefitswhatsfordinner.com.

Pediatrics Conference

Pediatric professionals from across the state of Ohio gathered October 27th - 28th for the annual Ohio Chapter of the American Pediatric Professionals Association conference. This annual event gives attendees an opportunity to learn more about emerging trends in pediatric care, policy issues and new technologies on the market. Knowing that pediatricians are often by default nutritionists for infants and adolescents, OBC partnered with the group to disseminate the newest findings of beef’s involvement in young diets.

Research conducted at the national level has found that beef is a powerful first food for children and, if incorporated into a diet, can help jump start growth and development. OBC staff was on hand to distribute research findings and network with attendees. Additionally, OBC brought in nationally renowned children’s nutritionist, Jill Castle MS,RD, LDN, to present a continuing education course on introducing solid foods to infants. Castle’s session was well attended and filled with great conversation about this most critical stage of development. v

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: Bev Roe, Hamilton, Chairman • Jamie Graham, Patriot, Vice Chairman Sam Roberts, South Charleston, Treasurer • Jim Beattie, Greenwich • Henry Bergfeld, Summitville • Kathy Davis, Perrysville • Barb Watts, Alexandria Dave Felumlee, Newark • Randy Hollowell, Covington • Brent Porteus, Coshocton • Todd Raines, Seaman • Allan Robison, Cable Bill Sexten, Washington C.H. • Neil Siefring, Coldwater •Stan Smith, Canal Winchester• Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director 36 | Ohio Cattleman | Winter Issue 2018

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PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS:

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WHAT IS PATIENCE? In short, patience means waiting without complaint. In our society of instant gratification, people often want results NOW, but it doesn’t really work that way. When you expect immediate results, you lose sight of the big picture and the opportunity to achieve even larger goals.

We all know it can be hard to have a good attitude all the time without getting upset, especially since showing livestock can be so frustrating at times. But that is when patience comes in handy. If you stick with the task, slow down, assess the big picture and focus on desired results, you’re less likely to make mistakes and will learn more in the process.

When it comes to your livestock projects, what do you think looks better in the ring: a calf or lamb that’s been clipped or sheared by someone who took the time to learn and practice or ones that have mistakes just because someone wanted to get it done? Consider these do’s and don’ts of patience with your next livestock project.

SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: Challenges

and obstacles are a normal part of life, and waiting is an unavoidable part of the process. Winning the banner doesn’t happen overnight, and working toward that goal takes time.

DON’T SET LOW STANDARDS: If you’re not

committed to excellence, how can you achieve it? When you have low standards, you have little desire to work toward success. So, set realistic goals to put yourself on the steady path to the banner.

hard to wait for your first or next win, but when you do, you will be far more successful in the end because you have learned even more in the process.

DON’T PLAN POORLY: When you are illprepared for a show, you leave no room for setbacks that might occur. This lack of preparation can make you very impatient and lead to hasty decisions that can lead you away from your goals.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE: Being

DON’T STRESS OUT: When you are stressed,

CHOOSE TO BE PATIENT: Sometimes it’s really

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It will take time to learn the new behavior pattern, but as you practice, you’ll find yourself more satisfied and less stressed.

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you are more apt to make quick decisions that only lead to more stress down the road. So, next time you’re feeling uneasy, slow down, take a deep breath and even walk away for a few minutes if you have to. You’ll be glad you did.

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SEE IT IN ACTION KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS PATIENT?

The Ohio Cattlemen's Association (OCA) and Weaver Leather Livestock have teamed up to recognize individuals that are exceptional leaders, no matter their age. Any OCA member or BEST participant or their parents may nominate other cattlemen, breeders and exhibitors for any of the Character Traits to be awarded at the end of the nomination period.

Character Trait nominations for the 2017-18 season will open on November 24, 2017 and close on April 1, 2018. Nominations will be evaluated by a committee and awarded during the BEST program awards banquet on May 5, 2018.

We will select nominees that represent Patience and feature their stories in the next edition of the Ohio Cattleman’s magazine. Be sure to get your submissions in by February 1st for a chance to be featured in the next edition.

Nominate someone who best represents Patience by visiting: https://www.ohiocattle.org/Youth/character-traits

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Visit TheWinnersBrand.com to see the trait in action and learn more about our Principles for Success program.

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

December 29

OCA Annual Meeting & Banquet Hotel Reservation Deadline

January 1 County Affiliate Beef Promotion Grant Application Deadline 5 OCA Annual Meeting and Banquet Registration Deadline 5 NCBA Convention Housing and Registration Deadline 6-7 Scarlet & Gray Midwest Showdown, Columbus, Ohio 15 Best of the Buckeye $500 Scholarship Application Deadline 15 Ohio Beef Expo Sponsorship Deadline 20 OCA Annual Meeting & Banquet, Lewis Center, Ohio 26 BEST Make-A-Wish Celebrity Showdown, Springfield, Ohio 27-28 Clark County Cattle Battle, Springfield, Ohio 31 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, Phoenix, Arizona

February 1-2 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, Phoenix, Arizona 2 Ohio Cattleman Expo Issue Advertising Deadline 10-11 Madison County Winter Classic, London, Ohio 16 Beef 510 Registration Deadline 17-18 War at Warren County, Lebanon, Ohio

March 1 Best of the Buckeye Nomination Deadline 3 Beef 510, Columbus, Ohio 3-4 Holmes County Preview, Millersburg, Ohio 6 Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show Online Fundraiser, Breeders’ World Online Sales 16-18 Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus, Ohio

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March 16-18 | Ohio Expo Center | Columbus, Ohio

- Tentative -

Wednesday, March 14

No cattle are permitted on the fairgrounds before 7:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

Junior Show open for stalling, Gilligan Complex

Thursday, March 15 8:00 a.m. - noon noon noon - 6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16

Official Website

www.ohiobeefexpo.com

Official Hotel

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Trade Show set up for smaller vendors Judging Contest Registration, Voinovich Building Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building Breed Shows begin in Cooper Arena & O’Neill Building Judging Contest, Denny Hales Arena Educational Seminar, Voinovich Building Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building Online Feeder Cattle Sale, Voinovich Building Judging Contest Awards, Cooper Arena Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building Youth Beef Quality Assurance, Cooper Arena Junior Show Welcome Party & Fitting Demonstration

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building Breed Sales begin in Voinovich Building Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building Junior Showmanship, Cooper Arena Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Junior Show, Cooper Arena Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building

Crowne Plaza Hotel at I-71 & 161 614.885.1885 $89 Room Rate Saturday, March 17

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Trade Show set up for large equipment All breeding cattle must be in place O’Neill Building General Trade Show set up The Social, Crowne Plaza North

10600 U.S. Highway 42 Marysville, OH 43040 March 18 614.873.6736 Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beef@ohiobeef.org 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Parting Shots

Advertisers’ Index Armstrong Ag & Supply...................................... 40 Bobcat................................................................. 23 Buckeye Hereford............................................... 23 Cargill.................................................................. 27 COBA/Select Sires............................................. 13 Crystalyx............................................................. 15 Dickinson Cattle Co........................................... 23 Highland Livestock Supply................................ 28 Hilliard Lyons...................................................... 21

OCA members, Pam Haley, West Salem, Ohio and District 6 Director, and Kyle Walls, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, met with Congressman Bob Gibbs in early November.

Jeff Pope............................................................. 23 John Deere.............................................................2 Kalmbach............................................................ 44 Karr Farms.............................................................9 Legends Lane..................................................... 37 Mix 30 Agridyne..................................................17 NCBA................................................................... 31 Novak Town Line Farm....................................... 23 O’Connor Farms Limousin................................. 23 Ohio Beef Council............................................... 43 PBS Animal Health............................................. 37 Reed & Baur Insurance Agency........................ 33 Barb and Phil Watts, Alexandria, Ohio participated in the Cattlemen Feeding Their Community Campaign and donated over 570 pounds of ground beef to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. For more details, call the office at 614873-6736.

Safety Zone............................................................5 Saltwell Western Store...................................... 20 Sweetlix.............................................................. 33 Valentine Farms................................................. 23 Weaver Leather Livestock............................38-39

The 2017-2018 BEST show season kicked off at the Heart of it All in Lima, Ohio Thanksgiving weekend.

Pictured: The Top 10 Senior Showmanship winners at the AGR Holiday Classic had fun at the backdrop with sleds they received as prizes.

Let’s Get Connected!

Patti and Steve Debruin, Millersport, Ohio; Rep. Brian Hill; Barb Watts, Alexandria, Ohio; Frank Phelps, Belle Center, Ohio and Joe Foster, Gallipolis, Ohio gathered in support of Rep. Brian Hill at his fundraiser on November 30.

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YOUR $2 BEEF CHECKOFF Building beef demand in Ohio through consumer engaging events.

Year-round blogger series Nutrition information for dieticians and pediatricians Farm tours for consumer influencers Ohio State 4-miler race partner Youth education, Virtual Farm Tours Online videos that connect consumers with how their beef is raised Television beef cooking demos Ohio State Football Taste & Traditions tailgate promotion and video Grassroots promotional events through Checkoff funded grants Beef Month events & promotions Cincinnati & Columbus Burger Week promotions Team Beef active lifestyle beef advocates ProStart culinary education Ohio State Fair beef promotions New website to showcase Ohio farm families and recipes

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